Disclaimer: I do not own the characters, Pioneer and AIC do. I have just used them in a story that I would love to see happen. I am not doing this for money, and definitely not looking for a lawsuit as I am barely making ends meet as it is. I hope you enjoy the story and as a side note, This story takes place using the OVA characters
Tenchi Muyo: Wednesday, The Talks
When Tenchi reached the top of the stairs he saw that everyone was assembled and waiting patiently for him to arrive. When he got to the bottom of the sitars he began to address them all. "Many things have recently come to my attention, and several of those I find disgusting. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss these things and come to an agreement." As he paused he noticed the looks of hate on the faces of those in the counsel towards Ryoko. Surprisingly when he looked at the Emperor he did not see the frown but a small grin. "Let us start with the subject of Ryoko."
Upon hearing her name she became nervous and she began to feel very uncomfortable. "Many of you have know only one side of her, but that side is actually the side of Kagato. He had forced her hand in many instances that caused the deaths of many innocent people. But since he controlled her why should she pay for his crimes? Detective Mihoshi." At hearing her name she stood and saluted all those present. "What does the Galaxy Police say about one who is forced to commit a crime against their will?"
Without hesitation she began to prattle off multiple laws from various systems and cultures on how if one is forced by another to commit a crime then in some instances the punishment will be lessened or waived. "However, when Kagato came back and took control of Ryoko she ceased to be herself and became something else. Instead of being a person she became his tool. In all cultures a tool is never punished for a crime." Ryoko grimaced at being called a tool again; she hated it more than anything. Tenchi saw her downcast look and he wished he could hold her right now, but that would cause those around to think about something else.
"In some worlds, "Mihoshi continued almost relentlessly, "where one in the populace gains control over another through mental manipulations and forces that one to commit a crime then the manipulated one is considered free of the charges as they usually retain full memory of the incident. While the one doing the controlling is not only charged with the crime but also another crime of controlling another unjustly." When she had finished those that knew her were amazed at how she could recite so many things and not loose her train of thought one. Her friends that were close enough could see her eyes and all empty or ditsy looks were completely gone.
"Thank you Mihoshi, now based on numerous cultures we can see that she is being treated unfairly as those things were done not by her but another. Also it has come to our attention that her galaxy wanted file has been deleted and now revised. Is the Holy Counsel saying that their judgement is not sound and is now trying to change that? Therefore because of the testimony of detective Mihoshi here about this issue and the fact that the counsel has stricken her record once, I request that the counsel return to its original ruling and let her record cease to exist again. As for punishment if you still desire her to be punished, she has spent the last 700 years in isolation where she has had nothing but memories of the past to keep her company. I feel that that is more punishment than is deserved in this."
Those around were all in agreement except the counsel, but they have been brought out in the open with this and they felt their support leaving them. With the laws and customs that the Galaxy Police had to follow they could not make a special case for Ryoko and with her actions now being classified that she was controlled by another source then they would not arrest her again. Sadly the men bowed their heads and told those around, "we will concede this point that her file is to be deleted once more. But she must not be allowed in space again."
"Her file is to be deleted, and she will be allowed in space. If you say you do not want her in Jurai territory I cannot say anything against that, but she will have free reign of everything controlled by me." Tenchi was adamant about it so the counsel finally agreed, as they knew the emperor did not like him and would not extend the throne to him.
When Ryoko heard that she was free again she tried to not jump for joy. Her Tenchi had fought for her and won. She had not really considered going back to space but knowing that she was free to go anywhere that he controlled she felt safe. Tenchi gave her a quick hug and asked her to sit beside her family. "This brings us to the next point. Areas of space controlled by me." Again he called for Mihoshi who eagerly prattled off numerous laws from the GP handbook and from some guides and laws that Jurai had concerning the subject. When she finished Tenchi again began to address them.
In accordance to the laws and rules applied by the Jurai Counsel and the Galaxy Police I am hereby the guardian of this system. And as guardian I get to determine if this system falls under the protection of the Jurai Empire since the inhabitants here have never voted to be under Jurai Control. And my decision is that we do not require the assistance of Jurai at this time.
Those assembled were horrified to hear him say such a thing. It was the Emperor himself that stood to address him, "Tenchi, do you realize what this means? If you request Jurai to leave then all Jurai citizens will be required to leave, that included Ayeka, Sasami, Yosho and Mihoshi will have to leave as well. Ryoko, well I'm not sure about her."
He gave the emperor one of his smiles. "My Lord, that is a very good observation, however, you missed a few key items I think. Yosho, or Katsuhito as I know him, has been a citizen of this planet for a long time. He has married into citizenship, and has even had a daughter, who married my earth father, and then they had me so we are all citizens of earth by that right. As for Ryoko she too is marrying into citizenship as we are engaged and will soon be wed." At this the emperor, his wives and those in the counsel looked between the two of them in shock. Tenchi decided to bring them out of their shock with one other announcement. "And as for Ayeka and Mihoshi, I am asking them to stay as ambassador's to their respective governments. Sasami, who has never been separated from her sister before should stay as well. Why should they be separated now?"
The Marshall spoke first; "I feel it an honor that one of our finest will be staying here as an ambassador for us." Mihoshi for her part showed no sign of her former self and she just saluted her superior officer and gave him a quick thank you.
The emperor after a few moments of thought stood up and addressed Tenchi. "My boy, when I had heard about you crippling the Counsel and requesting my presence I was almost certain I have found who I was looking for. Now that I have heard you talk I know you are the one I want. Tenchi, you have grown much since I last saw you. You are no longer the scared boy, but a man. And anyone that can go against the Jurai Empire as you have deserves not only to have this desire granted, but also I would like to you take my place as Emperor."
After speaking he sat down and immediately the counsel was at his side. "Your Majesty, surely you must be joking! This boy could not be a good emperor? And what of his proclamation of Ryoko?" They were definitely not happy about it while his queens looked on as if they had expected it. Tenchi looked back at Ryoko and his friends as he heard those in the counsel talking.
He thought about it then taking a bow towards the Emperor he spoke, "My Lord, it would be an honor to take your place, however. However, this is my home, my life, and is where I wish to remain. As for your aides they do bring up a good point about Ryoko. The people of Jurai do not know of this yet and they still are left blind of the facts. I will never rule a place where my own people would hate their queen."
Ryoko could not believe it; he was turning down being an emperor, for her. He would not leave her, ever. She has never been much on self-control, and it was really hard for her not to jump into his arms at this, but she knew it was important for him for everyone to remain in a formal setting. Tenchi's friends also couldn't believe what he had just said; he has refused the Emperor, of nothing less than becoming an emperor himself!
The counsel was now caught in a very bad spot where Tenchi might just become the Emperor or they loose their footing on Earth. And if Tenchi returned to Jurai then everyone would know the truth about Ryoko. As everyone contemplated the next step Sasami spoke up, "Tenchi. Tsunami would like to have a word with you by the lake."
"How outrageous, why would the goddess Tsunami appear and want to talk to him!" Mitori and his aid from the counsel did not know that Tsunami had already spoken to him several times. And so it was that the whole assemble went down to the lake so Tsunami could appear. Most of them did not know why but she seamed to like appearing on water.
With everyone assemble the image of Tsunami appeared. When the counsel men recognized whom it was they bowed their heads as did the Emperor and his wives. Ayeka, Ryoko, Washu, Ryo-Ohki and Tenchi had seen her like this before and she had spoken to them as a friend, so this behavior they thought was strange. "Tenchi, you have an important decision to make here. Alone on this world you may be able to affect a few lives, where on Jurai you may affect many more. One never grows unless one is challenged. And as for Ryoko, she has suffered long enough with hatred, is it not time for hate to be replaced and sins forgiven? And finally to my sister, soon your memories will return and all will be explained." When she finished her body disappeared. Leaving all those standing with something new to consider.
Tenchi turned to the Emperor, "My lord," he said bowing. "It appears that the Goddess Tsunami would like me to consider it. I will think about it and give you an answer. However, there are some other issues that I need to consider as well."
Washu spoke up as well, "no shit, um, no kidding Tenchi." In her mind she started thinking, "who's her sister? If those gems hold her sisters powers as a goddess and I have had them for all of what I can remember. Then am I? And what about when Sasami callem me her sister?"
"Very well. Consider these things, but don't take to long." The Emperor was trying to suppress a large grin, as he knew that this boy would make a good emperor, and he would be able to take a vacation finally. Those on the Supreme counsel were livid though, but with Tsunami's blessing there was nothing that they could do. She had created the Counsel and she could remove it just as easily.
Those in the Counsel were livid at the implication that Tsunami had called somone there her sister. Which could only mean that somone there was a goddess. If that was Washu then that would make her and her daughter part of Jurai and then Ryoko would be a goddess child and not the demon she is called. They gritted their teeth and wished that it was some kind of trick, but the facts were starting to stack up. They thought it impossible for Mihoshi to be her sister. But that left either Ryoko or Ayeka to be Tsunami's sister and of the two they hoped it was Ayeka, but Ryoko and Washu were the ones with the gems.
The sun had started setting so Tenchi and Ryoko escorted the Emperor, Mitori and his aid along with The Marshal and his aid back to their ships on the other side of Tenchi's shield. Lady's Misaki and Funaho stayed behind to talk to their children. On the way to the shield Tenchi remained silent as Ryoko flew Ryo-Ohki beside the small Jurai ship. On the way back they let Ryo-Ohki fly as they sat together and talked about what Tsunami had said. However Ryoko was not really in the mood for talking as her Tenchi had stood up for her and even turned down being an emperor for her! So naturally she wanted to express her thanks, which caused the return trip to take twice as long as normal, but it was anything but boring.
Tenchi Muyo: Wednesday, The Talks
When Tenchi reached the top of the stairs he saw that everyone was assembled and waiting patiently for him to arrive. When he got to the bottom of the sitars he began to address them all. "Many things have recently come to my attention, and several of those I find disgusting. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss these things and come to an agreement." As he paused he noticed the looks of hate on the faces of those in the counsel towards Ryoko. Surprisingly when he looked at the Emperor he did not see the frown but a small grin. "Let us start with the subject of Ryoko."
Upon hearing her name she became nervous and she began to feel very uncomfortable. "Many of you have know only one side of her, but that side is actually the side of Kagato. He had forced her hand in many instances that caused the deaths of many innocent people. But since he controlled her why should she pay for his crimes? Detective Mihoshi." At hearing her name she stood and saluted all those present. "What does the Galaxy Police say about one who is forced to commit a crime against their will?"
Without hesitation she began to prattle off multiple laws from various systems and cultures on how if one is forced by another to commit a crime then in some instances the punishment will be lessened or waived. "However, when Kagato came back and took control of Ryoko she ceased to be herself and became something else. Instead of being a person she became his tool. In all cultures a tool is never punished for a crime." Ryoko grimaced at being called a tool again; she hated it more than anything. Tenchi saw her downcast look and he wished he could hold her right now, but that would cause those around to think about something else.
"In some worlds, "Mihoshi continued almost relentlessly, "where one in the populace gains control over another through mental manipulations and forces that one to commit a crime then the manipulated one is considered free of the charges as they usually retain full memory of the incident. While the one doing the controlling is not only charged with the crime but also another crime of controlling another unjustly." When she had finished those that knew her were amazed at how she could recite so many things and not loose her train of thought one. Her friends that were close enough could see her eyes and all empty or ditsy looks were completely gone.
"Thank you Mihoshi, now based on numerous cultures we can see that she is being treated unfairly as those things were done not by her but another. Also it has come to our attention that her galaxy wanted file has been deleted and now revised. Is the Holy Counsel saying that their judgement is not sound and is now trying to change that? Therefore because of the testimony of detective Mihoshi here about this issue and the fact that the counsel has stricken her record once, I request that the counsel return to its original ruling and let her record cease to exist again. As for punishment if you still desire her to be punished, she has spent the last 700 years in isolation where she has had nothing but memories of the past to keep her company. I feel that that is more punishment than is deserved in this."
Those around were all in agreement except the counsel, but they have been brought out in the open with this and they felt their support leaving them. With the laws and customs that the Galaxy Police had to follow they could not make a special case for Ryoko and with her actions now being classified that she was controlled by another source then they would not arrest her again. Sadly the men bowed their heads and told those around, "we will concede this point that her file is to be deleted once more. But she must not be allowed in space again."
"Her file is to be deleted, and she will be allowed in space. If you say you do not want her in Jurai territory I cannot say anything against that, but she will have free reign of everything controlled by me." Tenchi was adamant about it so the counsel finally agreed, as they knew the emperor did not like him and would not extend the throne to him.
When Ryoko heard that she was free again she tried to not jump for joy. Her Tenchi had fought for her and won. She had not really considered going back to space but knowing that she was free to go anywhere that he controlled she felt safe. Tenchi gave her a quick hug and asked her to sit beside her family. "This brings us to the next point. Areas of space controlled by me." Again he called for Mihoshi who eagerly prattled off numerous laws from the GP handbook and from some guides and laws that Jurai had concerning the subject. When she finished Tenchi again began to address them.
In accordance to the laws and rules applied by the Jurai Counsel and the Galaxy Police I am hereby the guardian of this system. And as guardian I get to determine if this system falls under the protection of the Jurai Empire since the inhabitants here have never voted to be under Jurai Control. And my decision is that we do not require the assistance of Jurai at this time.
Those assembled were horrified to hear him say such a thing. It was the Emperor himself that stood to address him, "Tenchi, do you realize what this means? If you request Jurai to leave then all Jurai citizens will be required to leave, that included Ayeka, Sasami, Yosho and Mihoshi will have to leave as well. Ryoko, well I'm not sure about her."
He gave the emperor one of his smiles. "My Lord, that is a very good observation, however, you missed a few key items I think. Yosho, or Katsuhito as I know him, has been a citizen of this planet for a long time. He has married into citizenship, and has even had a daughter, who married my earth father, and then they had me so we are all citizens of earth by that right. As for Ryoko she too is marrying into citizenship as we are engaged and will soon be wed." At this the emperor, his wives and those in the counsel looked between the two of them in shock. Tenchi decided to bring them out of their shock with one other announcement. "And as for Ayeka and Mihoshi, I am asking them to stay as ambassador's to their respective governments. Sasami, who has never been separated from her sister before should stay as well. Why should they be separated now?"
The Marshall spoke first; "I feel it an honor that one of our finest will be staying here as an ambassador for us." Mihoshi for her part showed no sign of her former self and she just saluted her superior officer and gave him a quick thank you.
The emperor after a few moments of thought stood up and addressed Tenchi. "My boy, when I had heard about you crippling the Counsel and requesting my presence I was almost certain I have found who I was looking for. Now that I have heard you talk I know you are the one I want. Tenchi, you have grown much since I last saw you. You are no longer the scared boy, but a man. And anyone that can go against the Jurai Empire as you have deserves not only to have this desire granted, but also I would like to you take my place as Emperor."
After speaking he sat down and immediately the counsel was at his side. "Your Majesty, surely you must be joking! This boy could not be a good emperor? And what of his proclamation of Ryoko?" They were definitely not happy about it while his queens looked on as if they had expected it. Tenchi looked back at Ryoko and his friends as he heard those in the counsel talking.
He thought about it then taking a bow towards the Emperor he spoke, "My Lord, it would be an honor to take your place, however. However, this is my home, my life, and is where I wish to remain. As for your aides they do bring up a good point about Ryoko. The people of Jurai do not know of this yet and they still are left blind of the facts. I will never rule a place where my own people would hate their queen."
Ryoko could not believe it; he was turning down being an emperor, for her. He would not leave her, ever. She has never been much on self-control, and it was really hard for her not to jump into his arms at this, but she knew it was important for him for everyone to remain in a formal setting. Tenchi's friends also couldn't believe what he had just said; he has refused the Emperor, of nothing less than becoming an emperor himself!
The counsel was now caught in a very bad spot where Tenchi might just become the Emperor or they loose their footing on Earth. And if Tenchi returned to Jurai then everyone would know the truth about Ryoko. As everyone contemplated the next step Sasami spoke up, "Tenchi. Tsunami would like to have a word with you by the lake."
"How outrageous, why would the goddess Tsunami appear and want to talk to him!" Mitori and his aid from the counsel did not know that Tsunami had already spoken to him several times. And so it was that the whole assemble went down to the lake so Tsunami could appear. Most of them did not know why but she seamed to like appearing on water.
With everyone assemble the image of Tsunami appeared. When the counsel men recognized whom it was they bowed their heads as did the Emperor and his wives. Ayeka, Ryoko, Washu, Ryo-Ohki and Tenchi had seen her like this before and she had spoken to them as a friend, so this behavior they thought was strange. "Tenchi, you have an important decision to make here. Alone on this world you may be able to affect a few lives, where on Jurai you may affect many more. One never grows unless one is challenged. And as for Ryoko, she has suffered long enough with hatred, is it not time for hate to be replaced and sins forgiven? And finally to my sister, soon your memories will return and all will be explained." When she finished her body disappeared. Leaving all those standing with something new to consider.
Tenchi turned to the Emperor, "My lord," he said bowing. "It appears that the Goddess Tsunami would like me to consider it. I will think about it and give you an answer. However, there are some other issues that I need to consider as well."
Washu spoke up as well, "no shit, um, no kidding Tenchi." In her mind she started thinking, "who's her sister? If those gems hold her sisters powers as a goddess and I have had them for all of what I can remember. Then am I? And what about when Sasami callem me her sister?"
"Very well. Consider these things, but don't take to long." The Emperor was trying to suppress a large grin, as he knew that this boy would make a good emperor, and he would be able to take a vacation finally. Those on the Supreme counsel were livid though, but with Tsunami's blessing there was nothing that they could do. She had created the Counsel and she could remove it just as easily.
Those in the Counsel were livid at the implication that Tsunami had called somone there her sister. Which could only mean that somone there was a goddess. If that was Washu then that would make her and her daughter part of Jurai and then Ryoko would be a goddess child and not the demon she is called. They gritted their teeth and wished that it was some kind of trick, but the facts were starting to stack up. They thought it impossible for Mihoshi to be her sister. But that left either Ryoko or Ayeka to be Tsunami's sister and of the two they hoped it was Ayeka, but Ryoko and Washu were the ones with the gems.
The sun had started setting so Tenchi and Ryoko escorted the Emperor, Mitori and his aid along with The Marshal and his aid back to their ships on the other side of Tenchi's shield. Lady's Misaki and Funaho stayed behind to talk to their children. On the way to the shield Tenchi remained silent as Ryoko flew Ryo-Ohki beside the small Jurai ship. On the way back they let Ryo-Ohki fly as they sat together and talked about what Tsunami had said. However Ryoko was not really in the mood for talking as her Tenchi had stood up for her and even turned down being an emperor for her! So naturally she wanted to express her thanks, which caused the return trip to take twice as long as normal, but it was anything but boring.
