Beware, I might have some contextual mistakes, stay with me…
Chapter ii
Kiyone didn't expect it, but after that incident she was actually able to sleep. Finally all of those hours of fatigue had caught up to her. She fell asleep at the front of Yugami and wasn't awakened until Yugami beeped that they were nearing their destination.
After several minutes, Kiyone finally arrived on Earth, near Tenchi's house. When they heard that Kiyone was coming, the others ran out to greet her, except for Washu and Ryoko (Washu was in her lab doing whatever, and I think Ryoko was taking a nap). But Kiyone looked incredibly concerned for some reason.
"Kiyone, what's the matter?" Tenchi asked.
"Where's Mihoshi?" Sasami asked.
"Guys, I'm sorry, but I have to talk to Washu immediately."
Tenchi saw the concern in her eyes and nodded. They all followed Kiyone. Tenchi knocked on the door of Washu's lab.
"Who is it?"
"It's Kiyone, she needs to talk to you."
"About what?" Washu guarded her privacy.
"Oh, for crying out loud…" Kiyone was exasperated. She pushed right into Washu's room.
"What…?" was all Washu could say before Kiyone interrupted her. Actually, all Washu could see was Kiyone's strained and mad (as in crazy) expression. She had never really seen Kiyone like this, except maybe when she was very, VERY mad at Mihoshi.
"What did Mihoshi do this time?" she asked sweetly.
"She's been captured, I need your help."
"What?" Washu said again, only half in disbelief.
"I brought a copy of Yugami's hard drive, maybe you could check it and make sure I didn't miss anything." Kiyone replied.
"No need, I can just connect to Yugami's computer."
"But…only the Galaxy Police Headquarters can do that…"
"I broke into their security codes." Washu answered frankly.
Kiyone gaped. Washu smiled brightly.
"This might take some time. You might want to sit and relax for a while."
Kiyone sighed and walked out. Meanwhile, everyone (except Ryoko) had heard everything.
"Did you get a look at the kidnappers?" Ayeka asked.
"Just a symbol. Look, I really need some rest, I can't think about this right now…" Kiyone sighed again. She trudged to the couch and lied down.
The next thing she knew, she was still on the couch, except with blankets and she could smell soup boiling (could someone actually smell soup boiling?). Sasami was running around the kitchen getting dinner ready. Kiyone decided to get up, but a pounding headache registered in her head. She closed her eyes and smelled the soup even deeper than before. Sasami placed a bowl on the table near the couch. She noticed that Kiyone was awake and tried to spoon-feed her, but Kiyone abruptly sat up.
"Thank you, Sasami, but I don't need any help eating…hmm…" Kiyone winced and pressed a hand on her forehead.
"Headache?"
"Mmhm." Kiyone answered, still in pain.
"Drink some of this, you should feel better."
Kiyone took a sip, and nodded her thanks. Sasami was just about to walk away, but Kiyone held her back.
"Sasami…wait, I need to talk to someone."
Sasami blinked, but sat down. Kiyone sighed, she didn't know where to start.
"Kiyone…is…is everything all right with you?" Sasami asked softly. The bowl was placed on the table and forgotten.
"I don't know what I'm feeling right now…I mean, I want Mihoshi back and safe, like everyone else does, but…"
"Yes?" Kiyone looked into those wide, understanding eyes, and noticed how they were so much like Mihoshi's. She looked at her hands, and then away. "I just feel like I want her back right now, like I need her. But all this time, she's always been a pain to me; I've always wanted to leave her, to get a promotion. But now I just want her back." She teared. Why…why am I crying? Sasami smiled, knowing full well why Kiyone felt like this. Most people did not think that Sasami was so observant. But she had at least seen how Mihoshi felt about Kiyone. Kiyone shook her head and sighed. "Never mind, Sasami, but thanks for listening."
Sasami nodded solemnly. "I'm sure Washu will be able to help you. Meanwhile, drink the soup and sleep more if you need to."
Obediently, Kiyone picked up the bowl and drank the somewhat cooled soup. She did not awaken until the next day.
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End Chapter ii
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