Disclaimer and Foreword: Tenchi Muyo! and its characters are copyrights and trademarks of AIC, Pioneer, and whoever else may own the rights to it, so please don't sue me (it's not like I have any money anyway :P). However, this story is my original creation and is copyrighted by me. Please don't copy it and claim it as your own. Thanks to Tex James (Datexan) for Pre-reading this Revision!

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( ) Mental thoughts

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Chapter 2. Of Hunters, And Peace Makers

A Discovery!

We open to a familiar scene, the Greatest Scientist In the Universe ever, Washu comfortably sitting cross-legged on a levitated cushion in her lab, typing away on her holographic keyboard. She reacts to her latest data with a gasp as she holds her hand to her chest trying to calm herself down and not allowing what she saw from getting to Ryoko or Ryo-Oki through their telepathic link.
She types some more on her keyboard; "Who my God, it can't be, but... it is! It's all right there in the Souja's encrypted database." She slams her fist on a nearby table! "That Bastard!"

She collected herself putting her hand on her chest as the data poured through her holopad. Washu's anger increasing by the minute. "I can't believe he did this to me again, ... and I never even knew!"

She then started sobbing to herself, trying to keep her feelings from drifting through the mind link to her offspring. "I'll need to get Ryoko, Tenchi, & Ryo-Oki in here after dinner. No,... wait! I have a better idea!" Washu then began typing again on her holographic keyboard with a happy smile on her face, and a look of determination not unlike when her A and B Dolls cheer her on at one of her moments of brilliance.

Meanwhile at the other edge of our Galaxy...

In the Sargasso Zone, an area of dead and wrenched star ships, The bounty hunter Nagi has just caught her latest quarry, an former Jurian noble who lost his title and wealth when he was caught illegally using various funds from the First Bank of Jurai. Hmm, I'll get a nice bounty for him,' she thought. Yet, she really doesn't enjoy these types of collars. I'd rather be chasing real pray, like Kagato ... or Ryoko!' She smiled at her rivals' name. Suddenly, a comm. signal sounded and a new bounty appeared on her holo-viewer. She smiled to herself, My, my wishes really do come true! She said to herself in anticipation, as she headed to the nearest Jurian colony to drop off her catch.

Back at the Masaki Residence;

Tenchi and Ryoko had been steadily growing closer together, since Mayuka had joined their household 3 years ago, much to Ayeka's consternation. Yet, because of this rather unique baby that was given a second chance by Tenchi and Washu, she had become a catalyst in settling the feud between Ayeka and Ryoko as both seemed to be the ones who had been taking care of Mayuka the most since she was born. This also had brought Ayeka closer to Tenchi as well. But now ... both girls started to see their conflict in a different light since this little baby girl came into their lives and their hearts!

On the Jurian Colony world of Zebro;

Nagi left the Jurian colony and headed to her next quarry, which made her smile come back even wider than before. "Now, we get to settle it Ryoko!" The Bounty Hunter smiled as she set in the coordinates for the Sol system. Ken-Oki became greatly exited at the possibility of seeing Ryo-Oki again. "Hey, calm down Romeo, you'll see your girlfriend soon, ... and her master and I will finally finish this long hunt"

Nagi sighed at the amount of time she had put into her almost life-long cat and mouse game between her and Ryoko. Lately it had simmered and cooled. She even helped her and her friends unseat the bastard son of Kagato from taking the Jurian throne. Yet, ... it seemed appropriate the now the game was coming to an end. Time to settle this feud, and maybe stop this aimless life she had. Ken-Oki chawed as Nagi answered him. "Imagine me settling down and finding some local yokel to be his wife and bare his sniveling brats! Ha, That will be the day! " She shoved those thoughts aside as she headed towards Earth and the Masaki Home!

A little later at the Masaki home;

Ayeka had finished her chores and caught up to Ryoko walking to the Onsen after her chores.
I can't believe that she is now doing the chores like the rest of us,' she said to herself. Well, I need to talk to her and this seems to be a good a time as any.' Swallowing her pride, knowing that she'd have to be at her most patient for this to go well.

15 minutes later, Ayeka headed towards the Onsen.

"Ryoko" Ayeka said as they both rested in the Onsen, " I need to talk to you about something".

Both girls now 18 (At least by Earth physical standards, both where over 700 years old, Ayeka, 718, and Ryoko, over 5000!)

"Well what do you want to talk about , Princess?" Ryoko replied.

"We need to talk about Tenchi, and our current relationships with him!" Ayeka said.

"What, I know how he feels about me, Princess. I know he loves me!" Ryoko said boastfully.

"And I Also know he has feelings for me as well!" replied a slightly irritated Ayeka
There was a rise in the Onsen's air temperature, while a few sparks seem to appear in the air around the girls. But, Ayeka was not wanting to fight with Ryoko. She replied; "I don't want to fight with you, I want to have a mature discussion about our feelings towards Tenchi, and what the future might hold for "US"!" That caught Ryoko's attention.
"What's this US you're talking about? The only US I see having a future here is ME and Tenchi!!"

"Ooh, would you please just stop this Ryoko, I know you want to put that wall up and trying to get me angry, so you don't have to deal with what I want to talk to you about. So just listen, Please Ryoko."
Seeing Ayeka's look of concern in her face Ryoko saw the truth and complied.
"Well OK, but I don't promise I'll stay if you get me angry, got it Princess!"

"Fair enough. Now, just hear me out." as she and Ryoko calmed down. They both sat there for a few more minutes before Ayeka started to speak; "As you know on Jurai, there are certain customs that All Jurians follow. Like always helping those in need, or helping the elderly in the later years, these are a hallmark of...."

Ryoko interrupted.
"Listen Princess, I am not the Jurian High Council, nor your Grandma Seto so will you cut the crap and get to the point!" she said briskly.

Ayeka was steaming with sudden anger. It took all her will to stop herself from launching a verbal
and real barrage at the cranky Space Pirate. But she told herself to calm down and oblige Ryoko's rude request.

"All right. There is a little used law that allows a male member of the Jurian Royal family to have"
and she emphasized these next words, "More Than ONE Wife!" She let it set for a few moments and then continued. "My own mother is a prime example of that sort of marriage!"

Ryoko looked perplexed and suddenly deep in thought she slowly looked at, then answered Ayeka. "I would have to really think about this. You know I don't like to share most anything with anyone, especially Tenchi!"

Ayeka answered back; "We share little Mayuka, do we not?" She said hesitantly, but firmly while moving closer to Ryoko. She verbally, and physically sighed." Ryoko, please. I don't want to fight anymore, and I want us to be more civil to each other." Then she paused. "And not because Tenchi would want us to get along, but I would like Mayuka to see us getting along!" She looked sincerely at her friend. Yes, she did consider Ryoko her friend now and continued." Ryoko, I am starting to think about all that we have been through the last 5 years, and that we all do care for each other!" as she looked down at the water in front of her.

Ryoko knew how hard this most be for Ayeka to say this, especially to her She knew her friends pride was taking a heavy hit for Ayeka to say what she did. She knew that just a few months ago they were having between 5 to 10 Spectacular fights a day with the usually destructive results to the house, and those within the immediate area. So, She recognized the sincerity and care in Ayeka's voice.

She looked at her and Ryoko said; "Well, I will think about it, Ayeka but don't hold you're breath". Just then, a patter of several little feet was heard coming up the stairs to the Onsen,
little Mayuka, now called May. The now 3 years old, led by Ryo-Oki in toddler form
came up through the Onsen's entrance.

With a giggle and a laugh she said; "Mommy Ryoko, Mommy Ayeka, I want to take a bath!" giggled May as Ryo-Oki miyyad concurred. Both jumped in thoroughly wetting the current Jurian Princess, and the former space pirate. They all then started having fun in the water. Both of the rivals had a smile on their faces and much to think about as they played in the Onsen with Tenchi's daughter and the child like Ryo-Oki!

Within the Sol System;

Ken-Oki is seen passing the Rings of Saturn on it's way to Earth for a final confrontation
that will have an unlikely climax!

Chapter #3: The Night Before...

Well it's getting more interesting, thought the main story really concerns's Washu and Ryoko, and I will be touching on the developing Relationships of Tenchi, Ayeka and Ryoko. This is a revision of my first Fan-Fiction story. I hope you can give me some constructive criticism! Please e-mail me at . Thanks to Tex James for Pre reading this Revision!