Disclaimer: This is my first Tenchi fanfic ever; so don't be so mean when you criticize my work
Disclaimer: This is my first Tenchi fanfic ever; so don't be so mean when you criticize my work. Anyways… unfortunately I don't own any of the characters of the Tenchi Muyo! Cast. I will however put that on my Christmas list.hehehe… anyways…again, I hope you enjoy the story, and I'll try not to make anyone look bad or too OOC. Flame me if I do. Email if you wanna request a story. I'll try to write it. Well then, on to the fic! PS: This takes place in an OAV setting, only Nagi and Kiyone are in it. The human versions of Azaka and Kamidake are here, and so is Ken-ohki. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rated: PG13 to R Created by: Ryoko-onee The Vicious Circle

It was one of those rare moments in the Masaki household, when all was quiet and still. Ryoko lazily watched the bright moon on her beam. She couldn't sleep and no one was awake. Suddenly she heard that annoying little voice in her head; which in her opinion was ironic, because she wasn't crazy. " What do you want Washu," she asked, obviously irritated. " Is it so wrong to have a chat with your own daughter these days," Washu replied. " It is, one, because I'm not your daughter. Two, because you didn't raise me. And three, IT'S TWO IN THE FRIGGIN MORNIN! Can't you see I'm trying to sleep."? Unfazed Washu answered, " DON'T YELL IN MY HEAD! ONE, IT'S NOT NICE. AND TWO, IT HURTS!" More calmly she continued, " You've been awake all night, and you're not going to sleep anytime soon. Also I need to ask you something important." At the last sentence Ryoko gave a start at the seriousness of it. " Tell me what it is you want to say now, I don't feel like getting up. Hey, Washu are you listening," Ryoko stopped and waited for the child-like voice to respond. " Yes I heard you Ryoko. Come to my lab immediately," And then her presence left Ryoko's mind. " I wander what got Washu's crab tonight. I guess I should go see what she wants. It better be good, or she'll stay that short permanently when I'm through with her," Ryoko decided in a huff. Ryoko then floated off the beam, and walked towards Washu's Lab nervously. " What if her so called 'mother' tried to tie her up again? No. She wouldn't let that happen.

" Warily, Ryoko opened the door and stepped inside. The lab was half lit, and the hums of machines were almost a synchronized symphony. Ryoko hovered in the air for a few moments before floating forward. A little deeper in the lab a mass of red hair is seen blocking a computer screen. Ryoko flew up behind her silently. " Ah, Ryoko, I see you finally decided to visit," Washu stated without turning to face her grumpy daughter. " What is so important that you had to disturb me," Ryoko demanded. It was then that Washu turned to face Ryoko. Only now there was nothing childish or diminutive about her. In that short period of time that it took Ryoko to get there, Washu had changed into her adult form. At least she thought that was her adult form. " What is that strange outfit she's wearing? She looks…weird," Ryoko thought silently. " Actually Ryoko dear, this is quite comfortable, despite its looks." " I thought I told you to stop invading my thoughts Washu," Ryoko yelled. Suddenly Ryoko stopped her rant and stared at Washu. She stood perfectly still, with no emotion. All she did was stare. Ryoko suddenly felt as if she was loosing grip on reality. The only outside sign of this was the fading light in her eyes. Washu rushed forward to catch her, before she reached the floor as she collapsed. Washu then summoned a soft mat to lay her upon. " Come on Ryoko, come back to me. Fight this. I know you can fight this," Washu's voice echoed in Ryoko's subconscious.

All around Ryoko was darkness. It was trying to consume her. Then she heard a hollow, raspy voice call out. " Ryoko, let it go. Let all your worries go. Let me take over. With me you can have anything you want. People will be at your every whim. Relax Ryoko, and let me rule." Ryoko tried to think, but it was becoming too difficult to concentrate in this place. She could now tell that the voice belonged to the darkness. Normally Ryoko would have been panicked in such darkness, but this was almost inviting. She felt herself relax. " No! Something's not right with this. I can't give in." Ryoko fought for control of her mind. The voice came back. " Ryoko, why do you run from yourself? Why do you not except your other half. Do you like the feeling of being incomplete? You are not yet ready to accept me. But one day we shall be as one. Good or bad, it's unavoidable," with that the voice and the darkness faded.

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Katsuhito bolts up from a disturbing dream. " Oh Tsunami help me," he thought as he settled back down. If this presence were a threat, most likely he would be needed. It felt so powerful, yet he couldn't figure out its intentions, or what it was. He just felt raw power all around him. " Tomorrow I will train Tenchi a harder. He must be prepared to protect his friends and family if needed. With a slight nod, the Shinto Priest went back to sleep. Whispers of power sparking in his dreams.

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"Ryoko wake up. Get up Ryoko. We need to talk before that happens again," Washu said gently. " Ugh, What was that Washu?" " Sit up Ryoko. Okay, now how do you feel," Washu questioned. " I have a growing migraine, but that's all." Washu nodded in response. " My turn. How long have I been out?" " You've been unconscious for a little over two hours. Ryoko tell me, what did you see," asked the genius. Ryoko paused. " I saw nothing, only darkness. I heard one voice. The voice and the darkness were the same. I also felt nothing except an almost overwhelming urge. Everything was mixed up. The voice tried to get me to relax, but I couldn't. What's wrong with me Washu? What did you do?" The two stared at each other evenly. Then, Washu stood from her kneeling position beside her daughter. Ryoko kept up the glare as she stood silently. If not for the two facts: Washu was standing up, and her enhanced chest showed she was breathing, one would think her to be dead. Her stillness was disturbing to the observer. She just stood there, her eyes locked on her unruly daughter. Ryoko herself was losing the force behind her stare too quickly. Her head was really pounding in the midst of the silence. Ryoko was starting to squirm slightly under her gaze. It was positively unnatural. Ryoko's face however was now impassive, and held no sign of how uncomfortable she was. Ryoko kept her ground in this unspoken contest of will. Abruptly, Washu broke eye contact and turned, her back facing Ryoko. Ryoko could hear her sigh. What was making Washu so…un-genki? Ryoko jumped as she heard Washu's solemn voice. " It has begun. The circle must be continued. We must hurry.

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Hello minna! This is my very first Tenchi ficcie. Also, this is just the prologue. Chapters should be longer. It takes me awhile, unless somebody keeps buggin me to finish. Sorry if my grammar's not correct, or something like that. Please Review…. thanx. Give me suggestions too, and I'll think about it. My email is ryoko_onee@hotmail.com. Email me if you want. O.k. then, Ja minna-san