AN ::sigh:: yet another agonizingly SHORT chapter. But you guys rather have short chapters every week than LONG ones ever two or three weeks, right? If any of you've read any other of my stuff, you'll know that I don't make it a habit to write short. But for some strange reason this story doesn't want to be long when it comes to chapters, but the plot is pretty complex, so the actual story won't be too short. I hope. ^.^() I'm SSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry about this being so long! I'll kick my butt into gear now! I PROMISE!!!!!


"Little Washu." A voice lightly tried to rouse the woman. Washu slowly came to, and looked at Sasami standing patently at her side. "Dinner is ready, Washu. You don't want for it to get cold, do you?" Sasami asked as she smiled at Washu. Her eyes traveled down to the photo book, and she gasped a little, looking from the redish hared woman to the book and back again. Washu noticed that she had left the book open and slammed it shut. She stared at Sasami, but the damage was done.
"Sasami, you can't tell anyone about this, it's all in the past. Please." Washu begged, looking at the younger woman. Sasami now held Washu's future in her hands. The scientist had always had trouble making friends, and now that she had some, she was dire to keep them. If they found out about this, they would leave her alone in the dark, like she had been before. And Ryoko....... she would hate Washu even more. She couldn't stand that.
"O- okay, I guess. Are you sure? I -I mean, it's, it's just like..." Sasami was at a loss for words as she stared at the cover of the photo book.
"Look, I'll explain everything later, let's just go upstairs. Please?" Washu asked, putting the photo book away and leading the young woman towards the exit.
They both walked to the table, where everyone was waiting. They sat down, and Washu felt like everyone's eyes were on her as she filled her plate. She was quiet as the usual bickering of Ryoko and Ayaka filled the room about who Tenchi liked more. She finished quickly and left the table before anyone could notice. Right before she opened the door to her lab, she felt a pair of eyes on her back. She turned slightly and spotted Sasami looking at her with concern. Washu slightly shook her head and gave a small smile to the teal hared girl. As she turned back to the door, a wave of pain invaded her head and a flash of light blinded her. She cried out and fell to her knees.
"Washu!" Sasami screamed and ran to the scientist's side. Soon everyone was around her, asking her what the problem was. She shook her head side to side violently and scrambled into her lab, slamming the door behind her. Everyone stood astonished.

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Washu leaned against the door, hoping that they would just leave her alone. White hot pain shot through her, and she ground her teeth as to not scream out.
Don't fight it, sister
"What?" Washu asked feebly, looking around for the source of the voice. "Who's there?" She asked.
Me. Don't fight me. That's what's causing you so much pain. Just except me.
"Who are you?" Washu asked, closing her eyes and focusing on the calm voice.
I'm surprised that you don't remember me. I'm Tsunami. Your sister.


AN yea, I know, not only was it short, it sucked. -.- I try, I really do. I'll another, better one up soon.