FF9 Meets Tenchi!
Disclaimer: I don't Final Fantasy IX or its characters. Squaresoft does. I don't own Tenchi Muyo! either. Pioneer does. SO STOP CALLING ME AND TRYING TO SUE ME!!!!!! YOU'D THINK YOU WOULD ALREADY KNOW BY KNOW! ::smiles:: Ahem. Now, enjoy the story.
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::my oh my…another evil scum bent on destroying the world, eh? Lets see how our heroes plan to save it…::
Zidane: Alrighty! …uh oh…
Tenchi: What's up?
Zidane: ::scratches his head:: Hehe…currently we don't have a proper ship to take us to Linblum…
Ryoko: Got you covered there, Zidane. ::grabs Ryo-ohki and throws her in the air:: Ryo-ohki!
Ryo-ohki: Meow!! ::changes into a ship::
FF9 characters are speechless.
Eiko: S-sasami…you didn't tell me Ryo-ohki could do that!
Sasami: Well, now you know!
Kuja: I'll send my silver dragon to the Iifa Tree to keep watch.
Zidane: Okay. ::thinks:: How can it keep watch?
Kuja: I can use my telepathic powers to communicate with him.
Sasami: Wow! You have telepathic powers?
Kuja: Yep. And I know that Ryoko thinks I look like a girl, though I'M NOT!!!
Ryoko: Hey! Stay out of my mind! I'm sorry! Come on guys! ::flies into the ship::
Zidane: ::snickers:: You need to get a new set of clothes.
Mikoto: How are we supposed to get on?
Ryo-ohki: Meow! ::teleports them into the ship::
Mikoto: Oooo.
Tenchi: It's a little crowded…
Garnet: Once we reach Linblum, we'll go by the Hilda Garde 4 and you guys go by Ryo-ohki.
Tenchi: Sounds good.
Ryoko: Ryo-ohki! Lets go to Linblum!
Ryo-ohki: Meow? ::question marks appear::
Ryoko: O yea…how do we get there?
Zidane: I know! I know!!
All: ::sweatdrop::
Zidane: Hehe…can I fly this thing?
Ryo-ohki: ::angry being called a thing:: MEOW!! ::does a flip::
All: AAHHH!!!
Zidane: Okay! Okay! I'm sorry!!
Ryo-ohki stops.
Zidane: Well can I? Pllleaaassseee???
Ryoko: O fine. Just stand right here.
Zidane: ::tongue sticking out in a determined way you know:: Alright! Now lets punch it!!
Ryo-ohki: Meeooww!!! ::shoots off towards Linblum reeeealllly fast::
All the others: ZIDANE!!
Zidane: This is fun!!
All: ::sweatdrop::
After a heart racing thirty minutes, they reach Linblum.
Steiner: It usually takes much longer to reach Linblum! Course, we don't go over South Gate.
Zidane: I hope we get ships like these in the future!
Amarant: I'm not going to be in it if he drives…
Ryoko: Enough babbling! Lets get going! ::grabs Tenchi:: Coming?
Ayeka: What?! Why are you always grabbing Lord Tenchi all the time??!!
Ryoko: Because we were destined to be together you know.
Ayeka: If I'm not mistaken, being that he is Jurain blood, you could never be together!
Ryoko: Blood doesn't matter! It's the feelings that matter!
Freya: Hm…sounds familiar.
Eiko: It's like Steiner and Zidane. ::everyone looks at her:: NOT LIKE THAT YOU SICKOS!!!
Vivi: O I get it. Steiner was Ayeka, Zidane was Ryoko, and Garnet was Tenchi. Sort of…
Eiko: Thank you Vivi!
Zidane: Lets go! I haven't had a good battle in a while.
Kiyone: Yea! And we get to try out these cool new weapons Mihoshi and I got! We can do real damage with these! ::pulls out her blaster, but it has some new additions to it:: Magic within the ammunition but regular ammunition within it also!
Mihoshi: Really?
Kiyone: Just be careful with it. The synthesizer wasn't sure if he did it right. He's never dealt with blasters before you know.
Mihoshi: okay.
Ryo-ohki teleports them to the dock. The Tenchi gang are amazed at the size of the castle.
Ayeka: Wow…this is really big!
Eiko: Come on! I'll give you a quick tour while we try to find my father. He's most likely in the throne room. ::runs ahead::
Sasami: Wait for me! ::laughs and catches up with Eiko::
Vivi: Don't forget me!
Ryoko: Come on Ryo-ohki! You don't have to stay there you know.
Ryo-ohki: Meow!! ::transforms back into a cabbit::
Linblum Worker #1: What the…?!
Linblum Worker #2: It's a…a rabbit?!
Ryoko: What? You've never seen a spaceship that transforms before? ::smiles and leaves::
Linblum workers just stare after them.
Tenchi: Didn't you live here before you lived in Alexandria, Zidane?
Zidane: Yea. I gotta check back to see if my Tantalus brothers are here. Then you can meet the gang.
1 hour later…
Eiko: And this is where we keep the royal treasure! And here we have the family portraits…::keeps going::
Amarant: I thought this was supposed to be quick…
Freya: For a castle this size, I guess it should be considered quick.
Sasami: I'm getting tired…
Zidane: Wanna piggy back ride?
Sasami: ::blushes:: Well…
Zidane: ::picks her up and places her on his back:: There we go! Better?
Sasami: T-thank you…
Tenchi: Having fun Sasami?
Sasami: Uh-huh.
Garnet: ::comes up to them:: Zidane really likes kids. And he also loves giving piggy back rides.
Zidane: I can't help it. It's just my nature.
Amarant: Nature business again…
Eiko: ::looks back:: Hey! You never gave me a piggy back ride, Zidane!!
Zidane: ::sweatdrop:: I'll give you one on the way back.
Eiko: Okay…
Zidane: Maybe I should start charging.
They finally reach Regent Cid's throne room.
Zidane: Here's your stop, miss. ::leans down::
Sasami: ::hops off:: Thank you, again.
Zidane: My pleasure! I enjoy helping pretty ladies.
Sasami: ::blushes and hurries off::
Garnet: ::comes behind him:: You're always so nice, Zidane.
Zidane: Aren't I always?
Garnet: ::laughs:: Yes. ::holds onto his arm:: Lets go then.
Regent Cid is sitting on his throne next to Hilda talking to some engineers.
Regent Cid: Yes! I'm sure that this will work fine on the Hilda Garde 4.
Engineer: Alright then. The Hilda Garde 4 will be ready for it's take off anytime you want!
Zidane: That's great!
They turn to look at them.
Regent Cid: Still haven't learned any manners have you?
Eiko: O father!
Regent Cid: ::laughs:: Alright, alright. You may go now.
Engineer leaves.
Regent Cid: So what brings you here to Lindblum?
Garnet: Uncle, it seems that there's an emergency! The Mist has appeared over Alexandria! And it's spreading all over Gaia!
Regent Cid: ::eyes narrow:: What? The Mist reappearing? Impossible!
Mikoto: *forgot about them, hehe…* It's not, Regent. Kuja and I have been studying the Iifa Tree, and we think there's something in there causing this.
Regent Cid: Hm…
Hilda: Oh dear! ::turns to Regent Cid:: What are we going to do?
Regent Cid: Well, I guess I can let you use the Hilda Garde 4 to assist you. I have also installed weapons to see if it will run well. As you have already heard, it's ready for take off. I'm not sure if it's fully operational, though.
Zidane: We're willing to give it try.
Kuja: If we only who it was that was creating the Mist, we could figure out his or her motives.
Zidane: Well, obviously one of them has to be to take over Gaia. But why…?
Mikoto: I remember Garland talking about a spirit that was sealed away in a vase. I don't where it is or what kind of spirit though.
Everyone freezes.
Vivi: A v-vase?
Kiyone: You don't think…
Washu: I certainly think so.
Everyone turns to look at her.
Regent Cid: Well Miss Washu, please tell us what you think.
Washu: Alright. ::walks to the center:: Ahem. Now remember that vase Mihoshi was looking at and crash? ::everyone nods:: Well, Mihoshi didn't knock it over. I saw her far away enough that she couldn't.
Kiyone: That's a relief.
Washu: I had said that I had a similar vase just like that. ::pulls out a pointer and a projection screen pops up::
Sir Fratley: Where did that come from?
Washu: It doesn't matter. Just watch the screen. ::two vases appear on the screen:: This vase ::points to the one on the right:: was the one that I had. I had found it on a deserted planet during a research study of that planet. That planet was called Iris. ::a small blue planet pops up on the screen:: I had found it by what looked like a tree. ::zooms in to see a tree-like structure:: I took it back to my lab to study it. In my studies, I had discovered that this vase didn't come from our dimension. It had fallen through a dimensional gateway. Now, I don't know how. I just know that it did. One day, I came to my lab to find that it had disappeared. I never found it. No one stole it because my lab had the highest security, and if you did pass that part, I programmed to only recognize my DNA. ::takes a deep breath:: Understand so far?
Everyone nods.
Washu: Okay. Now back to the two vases. ::the two vases appear on the screen again:: This vase, ::points to the one on the left:: is the one that was in Alexandria Castle. Notice the differences. The one on the right has a black dragon on it. But, the one on the left has a white dragon on it. The dragons are identical except the color. The vases are the exact same size and shape also. Now, the one that I had I said had an evil spirit within it. This is my theory: Somehow, that spirit had escaped and stayed within my lab without me knowing it. When I had reconstructed it in Tenchi's house, it also came with it. Now, ::screen shows the dimensional gateway the Tenchi characters came through:: When Mihoshi activated the gateway, we came falling into your world. That spirit must have followed us here.
Steiner: But how does that explain the other vase?
Washu: I'm getting there! Now, the other vase. ::glares at Steiner for interrupting:: That vase might've had a good spirit within it. How long have you had it Garnet?
Garnet: I think we had had it for…2 years.
Washu: Where did you get it from?
Garnet: Someone had given it as a birthday present to my mother.
Washu: Do you know who it was from?
Garnet: I don't really know.
Washu: Hm…well, whoever gave it to your mother, must have known about these vases. According to my calculations, the vases were located parallel to each other. Like this. ::miniature vases appear and are placed away from each other in an exact straight line:: I think this kept some sort of balance, like Yin and Yang. But I'm not sure for what kind of balance. Being that black is evil and white is good, I think that the evil spirit knocked over that other vase. There wasn't anything there as I could tell. But that vase could have held something within it. You might be thinking that since that vase is broken that spirit is released, am I right?
Everyone nods.
Ayeka: You would think so. Whatever was in there wouldn't be there any longer.
Washu: That was what I was thinking. But I remembered that the vase that I had disappeared. It will still be whole. I think the spirit needs that vase, like a soul needs a body. The vase is it's body in a way.
Vivi: Whoa…
Washu: Yes. Without it, the spirit could be gone forever.
Zidane: So what you're saying is that now that the evil spirit is revived?
Washu: Yes. Without its counterpart, it can do whatever it pleases without any obstructions in its way.
Tenchi: So how are we supposed to stop it?
Washu: I'm not quite sure yet. ::the projection screen disappears:: But that's what I think. I can be wrong. But that's something to go on.
Regent Cid: Well, I hope the Hilda Garde 4 will be able to aid you.
Hilda: Cid still has to do some things with it. Its ready for flight, but he's making another check.
Regent Cid: I should be done in 2 hours. Why don't you check out Lindblum while I do that?
Ayeka: That sounds like a good idea.
Zidane: Well I'm going to see if my pals are here in the Theatre District. Anyone care to join me?
Garnet: I'll go with you.
Eiko: You owe me my piggy back ride!!
Freya: Why don't we stick together? That way, we won't waste time waiting time for another group to meet.
Zidane: Good idea. Lets go then!
Eiko: Ahem…
Zidane: ::sweatdrop:: Okay…::leans down::
Eiko: ::hops on:: Alright! Giddyup! ::kicks him really hard::
Zidane: Hey! I'm not a chocobo!
Tenchi: Chocobo?
Vivi: They're these big birds that we use a transportation. They can go over water, land, mountains, and fly! But they have to be a certain color to do that.
Zidane: They're also great to look for treasure.
Eiko: Come on! ::kicks him again::
Zidane: Ouch! Okay okay! ::runs down the hall::
Eiko: WEEEEE!!!!
All: ::sweatdrop::
Ryoko: Come on, Tenchi!
Tenchi: O great…
Ayeka: What?!
Sasami: Here we go again!
They reach the Lindblum Air Cab and fly to the Theatre District.
Zidane: Okay, Eiko, I'm getting tired of carrying you around now.
Eiko: Ooo…::hops off::
They enter the Tantalus hideout.
Zidane: Hello?
Blank: Hey there Zidane! Long time no see!
Zidane: Hey Blank.
Marcus: Who you got there?
Cinna: Some more friends?
The Nero Brothers: Want to try to tell us apart?
Zidane: Well, no to the game and yes to the friends. ::introduces the Tenchi characters::
Blank: Looks like you got some more girlfriends.
Zidane: Huh? Actually they're Tenchi's.
Tantalus: Whoa!
Zidane: Anyway, where's the Boss?
Marcus: He went to see Regent Cid about the Prima Vista.
Cinna: Marcus took a joyride with it and crashed it.
Marcus: I DID NOT CRASH IT!!!
Blank: Tried to show off to this girl.
Zidane: You need to see Ruby again. She's having theatrical problems.
Sir Fratley: Yes…"Moogles Go Crazy" is not a recommendation.
Blank: Hmph. Told her it wouldn't work. She never listens.
Benero: Here comes the Boss!
Baku: ::comes in:: Hello there boys!
Tantalus: ::do their sign thingy:: So what did Regent Cid say?
Baku: He'll be able to fix it in a week or so. ::sees Zidane:: Came back to visit?
Zidane: Yea. We also came by to talk to Regent Cid into using the Hilda Garde 4.
Baku: That new airship of his? What do you need it for?
Zidane: Well, we need to save the world again.
Baku: GWAHAHAHAHA! You always get yourself into trouble don't you? ::sees the Tenchi characters:: And who are they? More girlfriends?
Zidane: No! ::introduces them:: They're Tenchi's actually.
Baku: GWAHAHAHAHA! ::pats Tenchi on the back:: You're a lucky kid!
Tenchi: …
Mikoto: It's about time we went.
Zidane: Well, it was nice seeing you again.
Blank: Don't get yourself stuck in that tree again, alright?
Zidane: Right. Lets go.
Tenchi: Interesting fellow.
Zidane: Yea I know. Aren't they great?
Sasami: I couldn't tell the Nero brothers apart!
Ryoko: Hm…reminds me of when I was a space pirate. That was before I met Tenchi, though.
They head back to the Air Cab and ride back to Lindblum Castle. Then, they went back to the throne room, to find Hilda in there by herself. She tells them that Regent Cid is still inspecting the Hilda Garde 4 and to meet him there.
Zidane: Okay then.
They headed to the airship construction site and were amazed at what greeted them.
Garnet: That's the airship?!
Tenchi: It's humongous!
Zidane: And I get to fly it!
FF9 Characters: NO!
Zidane: Why not?
Kuja: I think the Regent will have his crew drive it.
Zidane: Aw man…
Regent Cid: Well I'm glad you're here! Like it?
Vivi: It's really cool!
Amarant: Hey! I'm the cool one!
Eiko: Yea. Sure.
Erin: I'll be flying it. We're ready to take off once everyone is on board.
Tenchi: Actually, we won't be on the Hilda Garde 4. We'll be using another ship.
Regent Cid: O yes. I heard my workers talking about Ryo-ohki.
Ryo-ohki: Meow!
Ryoko: Where can I throw her?
Regent Cid: Throw her?!
Ryoko: How else is she supposed to transform?
Regent Cid: O yes. I see.
Zidane: How about we start on the Hilda Garde 4, fly away some from Lindblum, land somewhere, and then have Ryo-ohki transform?
Tenchi: That's sounds good.
Eiko: Lets go!
They all aboard the ship.
Regent Cid: Be careful! Remember, it's new and I don't have insurance on it yet!
All: ::sweatdrop::
Erin: Well, here we go!
For the first time, the Hilda Garde 4's engines roared to life to take off. She started slowly, then increased speed as they left Lindblum.
Zidane: This is awesome!!
Vivi: ::sees the jet propellers on the side:: Gulp…wouldn't want to fall into those…
Zidane: Don't worry! You won't fall!
Vivi: ::leans to far over the rail and almost falls over:: Ahh!!
Zidane: I got ya! ::grabs Vivi::
Vivi: T-thanks.
Garnet: You should wait inside Vivi.
Vivi: A-alright. ::walks unsteadily towards the cabins::
Garnet: Is he going to be alright?
Zidane: I think so. ::notices no one's around::
Garnet: I wonder who could be up this? Look over there! ::the Mist is visible::
Zidane: The Mist is spreading from the Iifa Tree alright. It's almost here. ::puts his arm around Garnet::
Garnet: I hope we'll be able to defeat whoever is up to this. ::rests her head on his shoulders::
Zidane: ::smiles:: I'm sure we will.
Erin: ::over the intercom:: We will be landing in a few moments. Please come inside and fasten your seat belts. Please place all tray tables and seats in the upright posi-oops. Never mind that. Hehe.
Zidane: What was that about?
Garnet: I don't know, but lets head inside.
The Hilda Garde 4 lands and everyone gets off.
Ryoko: Okay Ryo-ohki! ::throws Ryo-ohki in the air:: Gives her more room when you throw her.
Ryo-ohki: MEOW!! ::transforms::
Ryoko: Come on! Lets get moving! ::flies into the ship::
Ayeka: Hmph. How rude.
Tenchi: We'll able to communicate over the radio.
Zidane: Alright. Just follow us!
Ryo-ohki teleports them onto the ship while the FF9 characters board the Hilda Garde 4.
Erin: ::over intercom:: Please remain seated while the seat belt sign is still-um. Hehe. Just remain seated as the airship takes off.
The Hilda Garde 4 leaves the ground and they all head towards the Lost Continent.
Thanx for the reviews! What does everyone think? I hope ya'll like it! I'm sorry I didn't use Mikoto and Kuja much, but they'll have a bigger part later. I promise. ^_~. And what about Azaka, Kamidake, and Quina you ask? Well, you'll have to keep reading if you really care (though I doubt you'll see Quina hehe). Keep reviewing and stay tune for Chapter 5! (And it's not even close to the end, hehe ::thinks:: well, I don't think so.) BTW, These chapters are coming fast!
Disclaimer: I don't Final Fantasy IX or its characters. Squaresoft does. I don't own Tenchi Muyo! either. Pioneer does. SO STOP CALLING ME AND TRYING TO SUE ME!!!!!! YOU'D THINK YOU WOULD ALREADY KNOW BY KNOW! ::smiles:: Ahem. Now, enjoy the story.
Key: = thinking :: :: = actions **= me
::my oh my…another evil scum bent on destroying the world, eh? Lets see how our heroes plan to save it…::
Zidane: Alrighty! …uh oh…
Tenchi: What's up?
Zidane: ::scratches his head:: Hehe…currently we don't have a proper ship to take us to Linblum…
Ryoko: Got you covered there, Zidane. ::grabs Ryo-ohki and throws her in the air:: Ryo-ohki!
Ryo-ohki: Meow!! ::changes into a ship::
FF9 characters are speechless.
Eiko: S-sasami…you didn't tell me Ryo-ohki could do that!
Sasami: Well, now you know!
Kuja: I'll send my silver dragon to the Iifa Tree to keep watch.
Zidane: Okay. ::thinks:: How can it keep watch?
Kuja: I can use my telepathic powers to communicate with him.
Sasami: Wow! You have telepathic powers?
Kuja: Yep. And I know that Ryoko thinks I look like a girl, though I'M NOT!!!
Ryoko: Hey! Stay out of my mind! I'm sorry! Come on guys! ::flies into the ship::
Zidane: ::snickers:: You need to get a new set of clothes.
Mikoto: How are we supposed to get on?
Ryo-ohki: Meow! ::teleports them into the ship::
Mikoto: Oooo.
Tenchi: It's a little crowded…
Garnet: Once we reach Linblum, we'll go by the Hilda Garde 4 and you guys go by Ryo-ohki.
Tenchi: Sounds good.
Ryoko: Ryo-ohki! Lets go to Linblum!
Ryo-ohki: Meow? ::question marks appear::
Ryoko: O yea…how do we get there?
Zidane: I know! I know!!
All: ::sweatdrop::
Zidane: Hehe…can I fly this thing?
Ryo-ohki: ::angry being called a thing:: MEOW!! ::does a flip::
All: AAHHH!!!
Zidane: Okay! Okay! I'm sorry!!
Ryo-ohki stops.
Zidane: Well can I? Pllleaaassseee???
Ryoko: O fine. Just stand right here.
Zidane: ::tongue sticking out in a determined way you know:: Alright! Now lets punch it!!
Ryo-ohki: Meeooww!!! ::shoots off towards Linblum reeeealllly fast::
All the others: ZIDANE!!
Zidane: This is fun!!
All: ::sweatdrop::
After a heart racing thirty minutes, they reach Linblum.
Steiner: It usually takes much longer to reach Linblum! Course, we don't go over South Gate.
Zidane: I hope we get ships like these in the future!
Amarant: I'm not going to be in it if he drives…
Ryoko: Enough babbling! Lets get going! ::grabs Tenchi:: Coming?
Ayeka: What?! Why are you always grabbing Lord Tenchi all the time??!!
Ryoko: Because we were destined to be together you know.
Ayeka: If I'm not mistaken, being that he is Jurain blood, you could never be together!
Ryoko: Blood doesn't matter! It's the feelings that matter!
Freya: Hm…sounds familiar.
Eiko: It's like Steiner and Zidane. ::everyone looks at her:: NOT LIKE THAT YOU SICKOS!!!
Vivi: O I get it. Steiner was Ayeka, Zidane was Ryoko, and Garnet was Tenchi. Sort of…
Eiko: Thank you Vivi!
Zidane: Lets go! I haven't had a good battle in a while.
Kiyone: Yea! And we get to try out these cool new weapons Mihoshi and I got! We can do real damage with these! ::pulls out her blaster, but it has some new additions to it:: Magic within the ammunition but regular ammunition within it also!
Mihoshi: Really?
Kiyone: Just be careful with it. The synthesizer wasn't sure if he did it right. He's never dealt with blasters before you know.
Mihoshi: okay.
Ryo-ohki teleports them to the dock. The Tenchi gang are amazed at the size of the castle.
Ayeka: Wow…this is really big!
Eiko: Come on! I'll give you a quick tour while we try to find my father. He's most likely in the throne room. ::runs ahead::
Sasami: Wait for me! ::laughs and catches up with Eiko::
Vivi: Don't forget me!
Ryoko: Come on Ryo-ohki! You don't have to stay there you know.
Ryo-ohki: Meow!! ::transforms back into a cabbit::
Linblum Worker #1: What the…?!
Linblum Worker #2: It's a…a rabbit?!
Ryoko: What? You've never seen a spaceship that transforms before? ::smiles and leaves::
Linblum workers just stare after them.
Tenchi: Didn't you live here before you lived in Alexandria, Zidane?
Zidane: Yea. I gotta check back to see if my Tantalus brothers are here. Then you can meet the gang.
1 hour later…
Eiko: And this is where we keep the royal treasure! And here we have the family portraits…::keeps going::
Amarant: I thought this was supposed to be quick…
Freya: For a castle this size, I guess it should be considered quick.
Sasami: I'm getting tired…
Zidane: Wanna piggy back ride?
Sasami: ::blushes:: Well…
Zidane: ::picks her up and places her on his back:: There we go! Better?
Sasami: T-thank you…
Tenchi: Having fun Sasami?
Sasami: Uh-huh.
Garnet: ::comes up to them:: Zidane really likes kids. And he also loves giving piggy back rides.
Zidane: I can't help it. It's just my nature.
Amarant: Nature business again…
Eiko: ::looks back:: Hey! You never gave me a piggy back ride, Zidane!!
Zidane: ::sweatdrop:: I'll give you one on the way back.
Eiko: Okay…
Zidane: Maybe I should start charging.
They finally reach Regent Cid's throne room.
Zidane: Here's your stop, miss. ::leans down::
Sasami: ::hops off:: Thank you, again.
Zidane: My pleasure! I enjoy helping pretty ladies.
Sasami: ::blushes and hurries off::
Garnet: ::comes behind him:: You're always so nice, Zidane.
Zidane: Aren't I always?
Garnet: ::laughs:: Yes. ::holds onto his arm:: Lets go then.
Regent Cid is sitting on his throne next to Hilda talking to some engineers.
Regent Cid: Yes! I'm sure that this will work fine on the Hilda Garde 4.
Engineer: Alright then. The Hilda Garde 4 will be ready for it's take off anytime you want!
Zidane: That's great!
They turn to look at them.
Regent Cid: Still haven't learned any manners have you?
Eiko: O father!
Regent Cid: ::laughs:: Alright, alright. You may go now.
Engineer leaves.
Regent Cid: So what brings you here to Lindblum?
Garnet: Uncle, it seems that there's an emergency! The Mist has appeared over Alexandria! And it's spreading all over Gaia!
Regent Cid: ::eyes narrow:: What? The Mist reappearing? Impossible!
Mikoto: *forgot about them, hehe…* It's not, Regent. Kuja and I have been studying the Iifa Tree, and we think there's something in there causing this.
Regent Cid: Hm…
Hilda: Oh dear! ::turns to Regent Cid:: What are we going to do?
Regent Cid: Well, I guess I can let you use the Hilda Garde 4 to assist you. I have also installed weapons to see if it will run well. As you have already heard, it's ready for take off. I'm not sure if it's fully operational, though.
Zidane: We're willing to give it try.
Kuja: If we only who it was that was creating the Mist, we could figure out his or her motives.
Zidane: Well, obviously one of them has to be to take over Gaia. But why…?
Mikoto: I remember Garland talking about a spirit that was sealed away in a vase. I don't where it is or what kind of spirit though.
Everyone freezes.
Vivi: A v-vase?
Kiyone: You don't think…
Washu: I certainly think so.
Everyone turns to look at her.
Regent Cid: Well Miss Washu, please tell us what you think.
Washu: Alright. ::walks to the center:: Ahem. Now remember that vase Mihoshi was looking at and crash? ::everyone nods:: Well, Mihoshi didn't knock it over. I saw her far away enough that she couldn't.
Kiyone: That's a relief.
Washu: I had said that I had a similar vase just like that. ::pulls out a pointer and a projection screen pops up::
Sir Fratley: Where did that come from?
Washu: It doesn't matter. Just watch the screen. ::two vases appear on the screen:: This vase ::points to the one on the right:: was the one that I had. I had found it on a deserted planet during a research study of that planet. That planet was called Iris. ::a small blue planet pops up on the screen:: I had found it by what looked like a tree. ::zooms in to see a tree-like structure:: I took it back to my lab to study it. In my studies, I had discovered that this vase didn't come from our dimension. It had fallen through a dimensional gateway. Now, I don't know how. I just know that it did. One day, I came to my lab to find that it had disappeared. I never found it. No one stole it because my lab had the highest security, and if you did pass that part, I programmed to only recognize my DNA. ::takes a deep breath:: Understand so far?
Everyone nods.
Washu: Okay. Now back to the two vases. ::the two vases appear on the screen again:: This vase, ::points to the one on the left:: is the one that was in Alexandria Castle. Notice the differences. The one on the right has a black dragon on it. But, the one on the left has a white dragon on it. The dragons are identical except the color. The vases are the exact same size and shape also. Now, the one that I had I said had an evil spirit within it. This is my theory: Somehow, that spirit had escaped and stayed within my lab without me knowing it. When I had reconstructed it in Tenchi's house, it also came with it. Now, ::screen shows the dimensional gateway the Tenchi characters came through:: When Mihoshi activated the gateway, we came falling into your world. That spirit must have followed us here.
Steiner: But how does that explain the other vase?
Washu: I'm getting there! Now, the other vase. ::glares at Steiner for interrupting:: That vase might've had a good spirit within it. How long have you had it Garnet?
Garnet: I think we had had it for…2 years.
Washu: Where did you get it from?
Garnet: Someone had given it as a birthday present to my mother.
Washu: Do you know who it was from?
Garnet: I don't really know.
Washu: Hm…well, whoever gave it to your mother, must have known about these vases. According to my calculations, the vases were located parallel to each other. Like this. ::miniature vases appear and are placed away from each other in an exact straight line:: I think this kept some sort of balance, like Yin and Yang. But I'm not sure for what kind of balance. Being that black is evil and white is good, I think that the evil spirit knocked over that other vase. There wasn't anything there as I could tell. But that vase could have held something within it. You might be thinking that since that vase is broken that spirit is released, am I right?
Everyone nods.
Ayeka: You would think so. Whatever was in there wouldn't be there any longer.
Washu: That was what I was thinking. But I remembered that the vase that I had disappeared. It will still be whole. I think the spirit needs that vase, like a soul needs a body. The vase is it's body in a way.
Vivi: Whoa…
Washu: Yes. Without it, the spirit could be gone forever.
Zidane: So what you're saying is that now that the evil spirit is revived?
Washu: Yes. Without its counterpart, it can do whatever it pleases without any obstructions in its way.
Tenchi: So how are we supposed to stop it?
Washu: I'm not quite sure yet. ::the projection screen disappears:: But that's what I think. I can be wrong. But that's something to go on.
Regent Cid: Well, I hope the Hilda Garde 4 will be able to aid you.
Hilda: Cid still has to do some things with it. Its ready for flight, but he's making another check.
Regent Cid: I should be done in 2 hours. Why don't you check out Lindblum while I do that?
Ayeka: That sounds like a good idea.
Zidane: Well I'm going to see if my pals are here in the Theatre District. Anyone care to join me?
Garnet: I'll go with you.
Eiko: You owe me my piggy back ride!!
Freya: Why don't we stick together? That way, we won't waste time waiting time for another group to meet.
Zidane: Good idea. Lets go then!
Eiko: Ahem…
Zidane: ::sweatdrop:: Okay…::leans down::
Eiko: ::hops on:: Alright! Giddyup! ::kicks him really hard::
Zidane: Hey! I'm not a chocobo!
Tenchi: Chocobo?
Vivi: They're these big birds that we use a transportation. They can go over water, land, mountains, and fly! But they have to be a certain color to do that.
Zidane: They're also great to look for treasure.
Eiko: Come on! ::kicks him again::
Zidane: Ouch! Okay okay! ::runs down the hall::
Eiko: WEEEEE!!!!
All: ::sweatdrop::
Ryoko: Come on, Tenchi!
Tenchi: O great…
Ayeka: What?!
Sasami: Here we go again!
They reach the Lindblum Air Cab and fly to the Theatre District.
Zidane: Okay, Eiko, I'm getting tired of carrying you around now.
Eiko: Ooo…::hops off::
They enter the Tantalus hideout.
Zidane: Hello?
Blank: Hey there Zidane! Long time no see!
Zidane: Hey Blank.
Marcus: Who you got there?
Cinna: Some more friends?
The Nero Brothers: Want to try to tell us apart?
Zidane: Well, no to the game and yes to the friends. ::introduces the Tenchi characters::
Blank: Looks like you got some more girlfriends.
Zidane: Huh? Actually they're Tenchi's.
Tantalus: Whoa!
Zidane: Anyway, where's the Boss?
Marcus: He went to see Regent Cid about the Prima Vista.
Cinna: Marcus took a joyride with it and crashed it.
Marcus: I DID NOT CRASH IT!!!
Blank: Tried to show off to this girl.
Zidane: You need to see Ruby again. She's having theatrical problems.
Sir Fratley: Yes…"Moogles Go Crazy" is not a recommendation.
Blank: Hmph. Told her it wouldn't work. She never listens.
Benero: Here comes the Boss!
Baku: ::comes in:: Hello there boys!
Tantalus: ::do their sign thingy:: So what did Regent Cid say?
Baku: He'll be able to fix it in a week or so. ::sees Zidane:: Came back to visit?
Zidane: Yea. We also came by to talk to Regent Cid into using the Hilda Garde 4.
Baku: That new airship of his? What do you need it for?
Zidane: Well, we need to save the world again.
Baku: GWAHAHAHAHA! You always get yourself into trouble don't you? ::sees the Tenchi characters:: And who are they? More girlfriends?
Zidane: No! ::introduces them:: They're Tenchi's actually.
Baku: GWAHAHAHAHA! ::pats Tenchi on the back:: You're a lucky kid!
Tenchi: …
Mikoto: It's about time we went.
Zidane: Well, it was nice seeing you again.
Blank: Don't get yourself stuck in that tree again, alright?
Zidane: Right. Lets go.
Tenchi: Interesting fellow.
Zidane: Yea I know. Aren't they great?
Sasami: I couldn't tell the Nero brothers apart!
Ryoko: Hm…reminds me of when I was a space pirate. That was before I met Tenchi, though.
They head back to the Air Cab and ride back to Lindblum Castle. Then, they went back to the throne room, to find Hilda in there by herself. She tells them that Regent Cid is still inspecting the Hilda Garde 4 and to meet him there.
Zidane: Okay then.
They headed to the airship construction site and were amazed at what greeted them.
Garnet: That's the airship?!
Tenchi: It's humongous!
Zidane: And I get to fly it!
FF9 Characters: NO!
Zidane: Why not?
Kuja: I think the Regent will have his crew drive it.
Zidane: Aw man…
Regent Cid: Well I'm glad you're here! Like it?
Vivi: It's really cool!
Amarant: Hey! I'm the cool one!
Eiko: Yea. Sure.
Erin: I'll be flying it. We're ready to take off once everyone is on board.
Tenchi: Actually, we won't be on the Hilda Garde 4. We'll be using another ship.
Regent Cid: O yes. I heard my workers talking about Ryo-ohki.
Ryo-ohki: Meow!
Ryoko: Where can I throw her?
Regent Cid: Throw her?!
Ryoko: How else is she supposed to transform?
Regent Cid: O yes. I see.
Zidane: How about we start on the Hilda Garde 4, fly away some from Lindblum, land somewhere, and then have Ryo-ohki transform?
Tenchi: That's sounds good.
Eiko: Lets go!
They all aboard the ship.
Regent Cid: Be careful! Remember, it's new and I don't have insurance on it yet!
All: ::sweatdrop::
Erin: Well, here we go!
For the first time, the Hilda Garde 4's engines roared to life to take off. She started slowly, then increased speed as they left Lindblum.
Zidane: This is awesome!!
Vivi: ::sees the jet propellers on the side:: Gulp…wouldn't want to fall into those…
Zidane: Don't worry! You won't fall!
Vivi: ::leans to far over the rail and almost falls over:: Ahh!!
Zidane: I got ya! ::grabs Vivi::
Vivi: T-thanks.
Garnet: You should wait inside Vivi.
Vivi: A-alright. ::walks unsteadily towards the cabins::
Garnet: Is he going to be alright?
Zidane: I think so. ::notices no one's around::
Garnet: I wonder who could be up this? Look over there! ::the Mist is visible::
Zidane: The Mist is spreading from the Iifa Tree alright. It's almost here. ::puts his arm around Garnet::
Garnet: I hope we'll be able to defeat whoever is up to this. ::rests her head on his shoulders::
Zidane: ::smiles:: I'm sure we will.
Erin: ::over the intercom:: We will be landing in a few moments. Please come inside and fasten your seat belts. Please place all tray tables and seats in the upright posi-oops. Never mind that. Hehe.
Zidane: What was that about?
Garnet: I don't know, but lets head inside.
The Hilda Garde 4 lands and everyone gets off.
Ryoko: Okay Ryo-ohki! ::throws Ryo-ohki in the air:: Gives her more room when you throw her.
Ryo-ohki: MEOW!! ::transforms::
Ryoko: Come on! Lets get moving! ::flies into the ship::
Ayeka: Hmph. How rude.
Tenchi: We'll able to communicate over the radio.
Zidane: Alright. Just follow us!
Ryo-ohki teleports them onto the ship while the FF9 characters board the Hilda Garde 4.
Erin: ::over intercom:: Please remain seated while the seat belt sign is still-um. Hehe. Just remain seated as the airship takes off.
The Hilda Garde 4 leaves the ground and they all head towards the Lost Continent.
Thanx for the reviews! What does everyone think? I hope ya'll like it! I'm sorry I didn't use Mikoto and Kuja much, but they'll have a bigger part later. I promise. ^_~. And what about Azaka, Kamidake, and Quina you ask? Well, you'll have to keep reading if you really care (though I doubt you'll see Quina hehe). Keep reviewing and stay tune for Chapter 5! (And it's not even close to the end, hehe ::thinks:: well, I don't think so.) BTW, These chapters are coming fast!
