Disclaimer: I still say that if they sell it, it's mine! I don't care
how much it costs.....I wish anyway....
A.N. Ok, Chapter 9 now up. Who knew that this story was going to be this long huh? All well, I'm having fun writing it. But newhoz...We're having Spring testing in our school, so I finally have time to type another story. Good thing that school's only half days. Plus I have no school Thurs. Only Juniors. Poor ppl. So I have more time to write. So I'll hopefully get this story done by the time testing is done. K ppl? Well, that's enough said. Carry on.....
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Betrayed by the One I Love
Tenchi and the others waited on the porch for the royal family. They drank lemonade and had some fresh baked cookies that Sasami had made just for this. Somehow she knew it would be awhile before her parents and aunt had made it. Ryoko, Washu and Ayeka were talking about the wedding, as well as Sasami. Tenchi was disgusing the same with his father and grandfather. Getting the same shpeel that he's gotton billions of times by now. Kiyone and Mihoshi were talking about what ever it was they talked about.
After what seemed like hours, the royal family finally came. Their ships lowered to the earth's survice. Tenchi, Ryoko and everyone else stood, awaiting them to come out of their ships. The first was, of-course, Misaki. She ran to her daughters and proceeded to chock them within an inch of their lives. (poor guys...) When she finally let them go, she looked at Ryoko who gave a look that said, "Please don't hurt me!" Misaki smiled and ran up to Ryoko, arms open for a hug. Ryoko, however, eventually turn purpl from lack of oxygen. "H..Help!....Can't.....Breath!..." "Huh?" Misaki looked at Ryoko and rapidly let her go. "Oops!" She rubbed the back of her head (who does that remind you of?...) and gave her apologies to Ryoko. She then turned to Tenchi and did the same, except not as deadly this time. She then ran back to her daughters screaming, "Oh, I missed you two so much!" and asked billions of questions. Tenchi helped Ryoko, who was still a little dazed, up. Both sweat dropping and shacking their heads.
"I hope she didn't hurt you two to much." Ryoko and Tenchi turned around when they heard Funaho's gentle voice begin to talk to them. Ryoko laughed lightly and answered back, "Oh, I think we'll live. No perminent damage." Funaho laughed slightly behind her hand. "Poor guys. Maybe I shouldn't have brought her."
"Oh no, that's ok," said Tenchi.
"Yea!" agreed Ryoko. "And besides, if you hadn't, it wouldn't seem right without the whole family here anyway. Don't you agree Tenchi?"
"Of-course. So, how was the ride here anyway? And how long did it take to get great grandpa on the ship?"
"Oh not long. We have our ways of getting him here. You'd be surprised what wives can do to their husbands."
"That's what I was afraid of..." Tenchi mumbled.
"Hey! I heard that mister!" Ryoko said, smaking him playfully.
"Hehe! Only joking Ryoko!"
"Yea, sure. I believe that one." Ryoko crossed her arms, pretending to be angry, which never seemed to last long with her.
"So where is great grandpa anyway?"
"Oh, he's still on the ship. He refuses to come off. But don't worry, he'll come off sooner or later. Once he smells Sasami's wonderful cooking, which he's missed so much, I'm pretty sure he'll come out whether he likes it or not."
Ryoko and Tenchi both snickered at that one, not being able to contain it. "Well, why don't we go inside. Sasami made some cookies. There all in the house if you want some."
"Alright. Sounds good to me." So they all walked inside, leaving the old grump in the ship.
//2 hours later//
Azusa had finally came out of his ship, well more of conned out by Sasami's cookies and was now enjoying the company of his daughters and wives all in the same room, but continued to ignore everyone else. His excuse for coming out was so that he could spend time with his whole family since he probably wouldn't have much time after the wedding. What an excuse.....
"So Funaho, Misaki, want to try the dresses that we have for you?" asked Ryoko as she stood up to stretch.
"Sure," said Funaho. "Yea. I want to know what they look like anyway," agreed Misaki as they followed Ryoko and Ayeka to Ryoko's room.
"I wanna come too!" called out Sasami as she ran after them.
"Sheesh, you'd think they thought the dresses were more important or something," said Noboyuki as he watched all the girls walk out of the living room to Ryoko's room.
"Well, you must remember Noboyuki, this is a wedding," explained Yosho as he also watched them go.
The room was silent for a moment, as if they were all afraid to talk to each other. But as the silence wore on, Azusa couldn't take it anymore and actually began to talk to Tenchi. (Whoa! Scary!...hehe!) "So Tenchi, could you answer something for me?"
"Uh, I'll try," answered Tenchi, a little shocked that Azusa was actually talking to him.
"Well, I was just wondering, how did you finally chose between my daughter and Ryoko?"
"Uh, well.....I guess you could say it just kind of...happened." (do you really think he's going to explain everything that happened?...O.o)
"Oh..." They continued their conversation, Azusa actually enjoying his great grandson's company. (btw, Azaka and Kamadake(sp?) [human wise] are there too. k? just thought I'd tell ya all...)
//back with the girls//
"Here we go," said Ryoko as she grabbed some kinomonos out of the closet.
"Oh, they're beautiful!" exclaimed Misaki as she took the dresses from Ryoko and began examining them.
"Mom and I thought that you two might like them. And besides, I'm pretty sure our other guests would find it strange to have people wearing 'strange' outfits." (I know they aren't really strange, but I wanted them to wear something different anyway...)
"You've got a great point there Ryoko," Funaho said while also looking at the kinomonos.
"So, which goes to who?"
"Oh, that's easy," Washu said, cutting into their conversation. "The light blue with the rose petals is yours Funaho. And the light pink with the flower's is Misaki's." (I couldn't think of something for Misaki...sorry)
"They're beautiful!" Misaki held her kinomono up so she could look at herself in the mirror.
"Thank you so much for the beautiful kinomonos girls. They're very lovely," agreed Funaho.
"Hey Ryoko," asked Sasami as Ayeka and Washu helped with the kinomonos.
"Yea, what is it kiddo?" asked Ryoko as she looked down at Sasami.
"Remember your promise..."
"I know. I haven't forgotton. I just wanted to show the kinomonos. That's all. Once we go down stairs, we'll make the basket and go on the picnic. Alright?"
"Ok!"
"So, you guys are going on a picnic huh?" asked Funaho as her finished with the outfit.
"Yea, I promised to take her once more before Tenchi and I get married."
"That's very sweet of you. Who else is going?"
"Everyone if they want!" cheered Sasami as she butt into the conversation. "Wanna come you two?"
"Sure."
"Sounds like fun," agreed Misaki.
"Good thing I made a lot for this picnic, huh Ryoko?"
"Yep, hey why don't you go start packing the basket. I'll be done in a second. I just want to give something else to your mother and aunt. K?"
"K!"
Sasami ran out the door and downstairs to the kitchen to begin packing. "So, what is it you wanted to give us?" asked Funaho now curious.
Ryoko walked back to the closet and grabbed two dresses that came to the knees. "Just these. Figured you'd perfer them since we're going out side. Might be a little more confortable."
"Oh, thanks Ryoko. We appreciate it," said Misaki as she took the dresses and gave one to Funaho.
"No problem. Well, I'm gonna go help Sasami. See ya guys in a few."
"Alright! Be down in a minute, alright?"
"Sure thing. Oh and mom, I meant to ask this earlier, but do you mind if I talk to you later?" "Sure, no prob. When we get time during the picnic, we can talk then. Sound good to you?" "Just fine. C-yas!"
So Ryoko walked downstairs and was greeted by her fiancee. "Hey Ryoko, where's everyone?"
"Oh, they're just upstairs getting dressed again," she responded giving Tenchi a peek on the cheek.
"What do you mean dressed again?" asked a slightly confused Azusa.
"They were trying on the dresses mom and I gave to them."
"Oh..."
Ryoko smirking lightly at Azusa and turned her attention back to Tenchi. "Hey look, I'm gonna help Sasami with something, but I need to know this first. We're going on a picnic, me and the girls, I was wondering if you guys wanna come?"
"Well, I'm pretty sure my wives would make me either way, so might as well."
"Alright that's one. Tenchi?"
"Sure, love to."
"Ok, grandpa, dad?" (yes, she calls them dad and grandpa now. why not though? Tenchi and her are getting married after all?...)
"Sure," they both said in unison.
"Ok, then since that's settled, I'm goona go inform Sasami and help her finish with the basket."
"You mean baskets?" corrected Tenchi. "You know how much ppl eat in this house. Especially since Mihoshi is most likely coming as well."
"Oh, ha ha ha! Very funny dear." Ryoko ignored what ever else Tenchi had to say and walked to the kitchen to help with the large amount of food they needed.
//15 mins later//
"Oh dear," said Ryoko a little worried as she saw Azusa fighting with his wives because of what they were wearing. "I should've forewarned him about that..."
"About what?..." Sasami walked out of the kitchen and looked at her aunt and mother in different clothes. She ran up to her mother yelling, "Wow! You guys look good!"
"Thank you Sasami," said Misaki as she hugged her daughter.
"This is an outrage! I refuse to have you guys wear those...those...things!" screamed Azusa as his anger began to increase.
"They're called dresses dear!" said Funaho getting a little annoyed.
"Well, they aren't fit for queens! I demand that you go back up stairs and dress into you royal robes!"
"Look honey, we are on earth now. And earthlings don't wear what we wear, remember Azusa? And we'd prefer if no one starred at us during our stay here, don't you agree Misaki?"
"Yes, ful-heartedly. Look husband, not everyone calls what we wear 'fashonable'. In fact, I'm pretty sure they would find our clothes...strange almost. Isn't that write sister?"
"Yes, I agree. So dear, it looks like you lost, two to one. And that's that. Any questions?"
Everyone was quiet, waiting for an answer from Azusa. Azusa hung his head in defeat, knowing he wasn't going to win this fight. As usual. "We thought so." Funaho turned to Ryoko and began talking to her. "So Ryoko, do you have the food ready?"
"Huh...oh, yea. We can leave anytime. But one question, what about Azusa?"
Funaho turned her attention back to her husband and understood what Ryoko meant. "You've got a point here. Oh Yosho?"
"Yes mother?" Yosho stepped forward. (j/2 let you all know, he's in his younger right now. k? meant to say that earlier...)
"Do you by any chance have something for your father here to wear?"
"WHAT?!?!?" By now Azusa was outraged, but managed to hold back from exploding.
And as for everyone else, they all were snickering because of the little minitures of Azusa wearing shorts and a t-shirt playing volleyball dancing around in their heads.
"Yea, ::snicker:: sure. Come with me father...::snickers again::" Azusa followed behind his son, not wanting to get into another fight that he knew he'd lose anyway, mumbling incoherently under his breath.
"Hey Washu, mind if I use the portal?" he asked.
"No, sure, go ahead..." Washu was trying her best to hold back her own laughes as she and everyone else watched Yosho and Azusa walk into her lab, disappearing from their site.
Ryoko finally couldn't hold back anymore and burst out laughing. "That was to good!" Followed by Washu, Ayeka, Sasami, Tenchi and even his wives.
Mihoshi starred a little dumb-foundedly and asked, "What's so funny?"
Everyone stopped laughing and fell anime style to the floor. "How big of a ditz are you Mihoshi?" asked Ryoko in an annoyed voice.
Mihoshi laughed lightly and responded, "Well, that depends on the day I'm having."
Everyone fell anime stlye again at her airheaded remark and slowly stood up again.
"Never mind Mihoshi. Just...never mind."
Mihoshi, of course, continued to laugh.
After about 20 minutes, Yosho and Azusa finally came back. Everyone tried their damnedest not to laugh. All that was really ever heard was snickers, thank God. ::snicker:: Mom?.....
haha...Yes...Ryoko?
Am...hehe..Am I the only one who wants to laugh my ass off right now?...haha!
Most likely not dear...::snicker::...Just ask Tenchi...ha...he's probably trying to hold back his own laugh...ha!...
Ok....HA! Hey Tenchi? (Yes, they have a link here too. K?...)
::snicker:: Yea Ryoko?
I'm figuring mom and I aren't the only one's wanting to laugh their ass' off?...he
Nope...ha...I'm trying with all my might not to...
That's what I thought... hahahaha!...This is toooo good!...Who would've thought that Azusa would actually were pants and a t-shrit...a light blue no less.....ha!
Tell me about it? ::snicker::
"Well, everyone ::snicker::" began Ryoko, trying to distract herself from Azusa, although she wasn't getting very far, "Why don't we go on that picnic now??
"Sounds good to me? ::snicker:: Where are we going anyway?" asked Ayeka who was in the same disposition as Ryoko.
"Oh, I figured we'd go to tree Funaho. How's that sound to you?" (I have no idea where tree Funaho is, so I'm just making it a little while away from the shrine. K?...read on.....)
"Sure! Sounds good to me. So why don't we get going then?"
"Alright. Hey dad, could you help carry this food?"
"Yea, sure Ryoko," responded Noboyuki as he grabbed the basket from Ryoko.
"Thanks. So, why don't we get going everyone?"
"Alright!" Everyone said, except Azusa, who was mumbling incoherent things under his breath as he followed everyone out.
//1/2 hr. later//
"Here we are!" Sasami ran to a roomy place near tree Funaho. Ryoko followed behind her to help set the picnic.
After a few minutes, everything was set and and ready to eat. "K everyone, lunch is served!" called out Ryoko as she took a seat next to Ryoko.
Everyone, including Azusa, sat around the picnic, eyeing the food hungrily. Soon enough everyone was digging in, enjoying Sasami's wonderful cooking.
"Hey Ryoko?" asked Sasami, trying to start up a conversation.
"Yea kiddo?" Ryoko stopped eating and looked down at Sasami with gentle eyes.
"I was wondering something, what do you think it will be like around here after you and Tenchi get married? I mean, everything will be different now that you two have each other to look up to and depend on..."
Everyone caught on to the conversation, wondering Ryoko's response to Sasami's statement. All Ryoko did was smile at Sasami and motion her to sit on her lab. Which Sasami immediately accepted.
"Look sweet heart," began Ryoko as she lightly began strocking her hair. "If you're wondering if my love for you will ever change, you can forget that one. Who could ever stop loving you? You're just way to sweet and caring and adorable and your cooking is terrific." Sasami giggled lightly as she layed her head on Ryoko's shoulder. "And sure things will be different around here now that Tenchi and I will be married, but...but just because that will happen doesn't make our love for anyone else any different. We will love you all the same that we always have. Everything will be the same has before. We'll all still be together. Like the wonderful family we were before. Just...just a little different now. I promise Sasami," Ryoko sat Sasami up so she could look Sasami in the eyes, "I will always love you like the daughter I never had. Like I always have. Nothing is going to change that. Alright? I promise with all my heart!"
Sasami smiled at Ryoko and leaned in to give her a hug. Ryoko smiled and returned the hug. She tapped Sasami's nose lightly and asked, "So, what do you say, now that we're done eating, that we go play a little?"
"Yea!"
Sasami and Ryoko got up and ran away from the rest of the family to play some hide 'n' seek. Funaho and Misaki starred after them, smiled present on both their faces. "That was really sweet of Ryoko, don't you think so sister?" asked Misaki as she finally turned her attention to Funaho.
"Yes, very sweet. I never knew she had such a strong love for Sasami," agreed Funaho as she finished what was left of her lunch.
"Yes, looks like she's not the Ryoko that we used to know huh?"
"Yes, she truely has changed. And when we leave, I know she'll take care of her."
"Yes, she will..."
Tenchi starred after Ryoko, a smile on his face. 'I'm glad they think so.....Ryoko's finally happy.' Tenchi's smile grew as he turned back to his meal and continued eating.
Azusa on the other hand was in a stage of bewilderment. 'When did she grow such a heart?' he asked himself. 'Hummm...I'll figure this all out later. First, I'm finishing this delicious meal...'
//1/2 later//
"Oh come on Sasami! Come out will ya! I can't find you anywhere, and I've been checking for 15 mins already! I give up!" After a few minutes out silence, Ryoko heard a giggle come from a tree nearby. She walked up to it and looked in the branches. "Sasami?!?!? What are you doing up there? Have you actually been up there the whole time?"
"No!" Sasami giggled again as she began climbing down the tree. "You don't actually think I'm going to tell you were my hiding place was if you couldn't even find me do you Ryoko?"
"Ohhh, I'm gonna get you for that." Ryoko began chasing Sasami around the woods, around the picnic and tree Funaho until she finally caught her. (You can pretty much guess that Ryoko didn't catch her quickly on purpose right???.....)
"Ok, ok, I give!"
"That's what I thought!" Ryoko smiled at the little girl as she put here down.
"Hey Ryoko?"
"Yea Sasami?"
"Can you twirl me around?"
"Huh?...Oh, sure! Give me your hands!"
Sasami did as told and began laughing again as Ryoko ran around in circles, causing Sasami to rise off the ground.
//meanwhile//
Tenchi, Azusa and the rest of the guys were the only ones at the picnic blanket, just talking about what ever it is guys talk about. (And in their case, I don't think i really want to know what it is. Especially since most of them are Jurian.....) They rest of the girls had gone to the nearby lake to talk about whatever it was they were going to talk about. As the guys watched Ryoko and Sasami playing around, Azusa finally asked the question he's been meaning to for a litte while now. "So Tenchi, my boy, I meant to ask you this earlier, but why did you chose Ryoko over my daughter?"
Tenchi looked at his great grandfather then back at Ryoko, a small smile appearing on his face. "Truely...I can't be sure....." Azusa was a little confused by Tenchi's answer, but stayed quiet so Tenchi could continue. "I guess it was her personality for one. Sha may act wild around everyone and still always acts like she's trying to seduce me, but deep down, I know who she truely is. As does Sasami.....She's gentle and sweet. And believe it or not, she even worries if anything happens to any of us. She always treats us like the family that she was afraid would never have. And because of the gentleness inside her, I grew to love her as the days passed. Even if I was denying it to myself at the beginning, I know the truth now. And that's all that matters."
Azusa starred at his great grandson, wonder plainly seen on his face. "And the second thing?"
Tenchi was quiet, as though he was thinking of what to say. "I guess...I guess it's just because I do. I mean sure, she's beautiful. But that not the only reason why someone loves another. She's everything that man could hope for as a wife. And I'm glad I found her when i did. I'm greaful for that. I love.....and I always will." Tnechi was silent again, Azusa watching him with great interest. Tenchi sighed deeply and stood up. "Well, if you'll al excuse me." Tenchi bowed to everyone and began to walk in the direction of Ryoko.
Ryoko saw Tenchi coming out of the corner of her eye and turned her attention to him. Sasami noticed as well and smile. She slowly walked in the direction of Noboyuki and said something to him. He shock his head and got something from his bag, then turn his attention back to his son and some to be daughter-in-law.
Ryoko stood watching Tenchi walk closer to her, his eyes telling her what she already knew. She smiled as he reached her, but continued to stare in his brown eyes. He smiled back at her and took her face in his hands. He whispered something quietly, almost not even heard. But Ryoko understood, her smile becoming wider. He leaned in to capture her lips in his, love and happiness spreading throughout both their bodies. When they seperated, Ryoko layed her head on his shoulder, and his on the top of her head. Both seemed content with their lives as they slowly rocked back and forth, as though they were dancing to a silent song that only they could hear.
Azusa watched as Tenchi walk away, happy with the answer he had gotton from Tenchi. 'Looks like you aren't the same kid I thought you were Tenchi.....Congradulations.'
Ayeka looked over and saw Ryoko and Tenchi once again in each other's arms. She smiled lightly as she leaned against tree Funaho, the other still closer to the lake then she was. She looked over and saw Kamadake walkin in her direction. She smiled sweetly to him and turned her attention back to her friends. Kamadake smiled back and leaned on the tree when he reached her. They were silent for a few moments until Kamadake brokeit with it gentle voice.
"They really do love each other, don't they?"
"Yes," replied Ayeka quietly. "They do. More than you could ever imagine. They're soul mates, and even I know that. I was just to stupid to notice that before....." Ayeka looked down at her feet, thinking of all the stupid fights Ryoko and her had gone through, just because she was to "stupid" to admit that Tenchi was never going to choose her.
Kamakade noticed Ayeka's head lower in shame. He lifter her head with his fingers on her chin. "It's alright princess. I'm pretty sure they understand. You are they're family after all."
Ayeka smiled at his attemps to cheer her up, which worked no less. She reached out her hand ans said, "Ayeka."
"Huh?" Kamadake was more than a little confused as her tried to understand what the princess meant.
Ayeka laughed a little and tried again. "Not princess, Ayeka. While we're still on earth, you call me Ayeka. Deal?" Kamadake starred at her, still alittle confused, but smiled and shock her hand in agreement. They smiled at each other and continued their conversation.
//another 1/2 hr later//
"Ok everyone, ready to go?" asked Funaho as she put away the blanket Sasami had just folded and handed to her.
"Yea!" everyone said as they began to walk home.
The rest of the night was quite interesting. As most tradition goes, the girls took Ryoko and the guys took Tenchi, seperating the young lovers from each other since it was bad luck to see your wife the morning before the wedding. So they said their good-byes to each other and got dragged away to wherever it was they were being dragged to. So now starts the beginning of the most important, and the most nervous day of both of the lives.....
~*~ TBC ~*~
A.N. Ok, Chapter 9 now up. What did you all think. I actually made a pretty long chapter. Who, scary! hehe! j/k! But newhoz...Tell me what you guys think and find out what will happen in the next chapter. Where were Tenchi and Ryoko dragged to, and how will Ryoko and Tenchi be feeling now that it was the day of their wedding. Hope you guys enjoyed this!
Duo: I know I did!
What?!?!? I thought I tied you up?!?!?
Duo: You did.
But...But...then how...?
Duo: Oh, it was nothing really. I just happen to have to pocket knife up my sleeve. That's all. ::stands proudly once more::
Is that so?
Duo: ::sweat drops:: Uh huh.....
Well then, what do you say we try this again then, shall we?
Duo: ::gupl:: ::runs away::
Well everyone, Ja 4 the time being. Gotta catch Duo now. 'Cuse me! ::begins chasing Duo::
Duo: ::get tompled by Cat, bound, tied and gagged once again::
Try and get out of that one buddy boy. I'll hang you by your hands if I have to.
Duo: ::eyes become wide:: ::thinking in his head hoping someone would hear:: HEEEEELLLLPPPPP!!!!!!
Me: :) I have so much fuin doing this to him it's scary! Bwahahahahahahaha!!! }-) Am I evil or what? ;p
A.N. Ok, Chapter 9 now up. Who knew that this story was going to be this long huh? All well, I'm having fun writing it. But newhoz...We're having Spring testing in our school, so I finally have time to type another story. Good thing that school's only half days. Plus I have no school Thurs. Only Juniors. Poor ppl. So I have more time to write. So I'll hopefully get this story done by the time testing is done. K ppl? Well, that's enough said. Carry on.....
'...thoughts...'
"...talkings..."
(...me talking...)
...link...
::...any other info needed to know...::
Betrayed by the One I Love
Tenchi and the others waited on the porch for the royal family. They drank lemonade and had some fresh baked cookies that Sasami had made just for this. Somehow she knew it would be awhile before her parents and aunt had made it. Ryoko, Washu and Ayeka were talking about the wedding, as well as Sasami. Tenchi was disgusing the same with his father and grandfather. Getting the same shpeel that he's gotton billions of times by now. Kiyone and Mihoshi were talking about what ever it was they talked about.
After what seemed like hours, the royal family finally came. Their ships lowered to the earth's survice. Tenchi, Ryoko and everyone else stood, awaiting them to come out of their ships. The first was, of-course, Misaki. She ran to her daughters and proceeded to chock them within an inch of their lives. (poor guys...) When she finally let them go, she looked at Ryoko who gave a look that said, "Please don't hurt me!" Misaki smiled and ran up to Ryoko, arms open for a hug. Ryoko, however, eventually turn purpl from lack of oxygen. "H..Help!....Can't.....Breath!..." "Huh?" Misaki looked at Ryoko and rapidly let her go. "Oops!" She rubbed the back of her head (who does that remind you of?...) and gave her apologies to Ryoko. She then turned to Tenchi and did the same, except not as deadly this time. She then ran back to her daughters screaming, "Oh, I missed you two so much!" and asked billions of questions. Tenchi helped Ryoko, who was still a little dazed, up. Both sweat dropping and shacking their heads.
"I hope she didn't hurt you two to much." Ryoko and Tenchi turned around when they heard Funaho's gentle voice begin to talk to them. Ryoko laughed lightly and answered back, "Oh, I think we'll live. No perminent damage." Funaho laughed slightly behind her hand. "Poor guys. Maybe I shouldn't have brought her."
"Oh no, that's ok," said Tenchi.
"Yea!" agreed Ryoko. "And besides, if you hadn't, it wouldn't seem right without the whole family here anyway. Don't you agree Tenchi?"
"Of-course. So, how was the ride here anyway? And how long did it take to get great grandpa on the ship?"
"Oh not long. We have our ways of getting him here. You'd be surprised what wives can do to their husbands."
"That's what I was afraid of..." Tenchi mumbled.
"Hey! I heard that mister!" Ryoko said, smaking him playfully.
"Hehe! Only joking Ryoko!"
"Yea, sure. I believe that one." Ryoko crossed her arms, pretending to be angry, which never seemed to last long with her.
"So where is great grandpa anyway?"
"Oh, he's still on the ship. He refuses to come off. But don't worry, he'll come off sooner or later. Once he smells Sasami's wonderful cooking, which he's missed so much, I'm pretty sure he'll come out whether he likes it or not."
Ryoko and Tenchi both snickered at that one, not being able to contain it. "Well, why don't we go inside. Sasami made some cookies. There all in the house if you want some."
"Alright. Sounds good to me." So they all walked inside, leaving the old grump in the ship.
//2 hours later//
Azusa had finally came out of his ship, well more of conned out by Sasami's cookies and was now enjoying the company of his daughters and wives all in the same room, but continued to ignore everyone else. His excuse for coming out was so that he could spend time with his whole family since he probably wouldn't have much time after the wedding. What an excuse.....
"So Funaho, Misaki, want to try the dresses that we have for you?" asked Ryoko as she stood up to stretch.
"Sure," said Funaho. "Yea. I want to know what they look like anyway," agreed Misaki as they followed Ryoko and Ayeka to Ryoko's room.
"I wanna come too!" called out Sasami as she ran after them.
"Sheesh, you'd think they thought the dresses were more important or something," said Noboyuki as he watched all the girls walk out of the living room to Ryoko's room.
"Well, you must remember Noboyuki, this is a wedding," explained Yosho as he also watched them go.
The room was silent for a moment, as if they were all afraid to talk to each other. But as the silence wore on, Azusa couldn't take it anymore and actually began to talk to Tenchi. (Whoa! Scary!...hehe!) "So Tenchi, could you answer something for me?"
"Uh, I'll try," answered Tenchi, a little shocked that Azusa was actually talking to him.
"Well, I was just wondering, how did you finally chose between my daughter and Ryoko?"
"Uh, well.....I guess you could say it just kind of...happened." (do you really think he's going to explain everything that happened?...O.o)
"Oh..." They continued their conversation, Azusa actually enjoying his great grandson's company. (btw, Azaka and Kamadake(sp?) [human wise] are there too. k? just thought I'd tell ya all...)
//back with the girls//
"Here we go," said Ryoko as she grabbed some kinomonos out of the closet.
"Oh, they're beautiful!" exclaimed Misaki as she took the dresses from Ryoko and began examining them.
"Mom and I thought that you two might like them. And besides, I'm pretty sure our other guests would find it strange to have people wearing 'strange' outfits." (I know they aren't really strange, but I wanted them to wear something different anyway...)
"You've got a great point there Ryoko," Funaho said while also looking at the kinomonos.
"So, which goes to who?"
"Oh, that's easy," Washu said, cutting into their conversation. "The light blue with the rose petals is yours Funaho. And the light pink with the flower's is Misaki's." (I couldn't think of something for Misaki...sorry)
"They're beautiful!" Misaki held her kinomono up so she could look at herself in the mirror.
"Thank you so much for the beautiful kinomonos girls. They're very lovely," agreed Funaho.
"Hey Ryoko," asked Sasami as Ayeka and Washu helped with the kinomonos.
"Yea, what is it kiddo?" asked Ryoko as she looked down at Sasami.
"Remember your promise..."
"I know. I haven't forgotton. I just wanted to show the kinomonos. That's all. Once we go down stairs, we'll make the basket and go on the picnic. Alright?"
"Ok!"
"So, you guys are going on a picnic huh?" asked Funaho as her finished with the outfit.
"Yea, I promised to take her once more before Tenchi and I get married."
"That's very sweet of you. Who else is going?"
"Everyone if they want!" cheered Sasami as she butt into the conversation. "Wanna come you two?"
"Sure."
"Sounds like fun," agreed Misaki.
"Good thing I made a lot for this picnic, huh Ryoko?"
"Yep, hey why don't you go start packing the basket. I'll be done in a second. I just want to give something else to your mother and aunt. K?"
"K!"
Sasami ran out the door and downstairs to the kitchen to begin packing. "So, what is it you wanted to give us?" asked Funaho now curious.
Ryoko walked back to the closet and grabbed two dresses that came to the knees. "Just these. Figured you'd perfer them since we're going out side. Might be a little more confortable."
"Oh, thanks Ryoko. We appreciate it," said Misaki as she took the dresses and gave one to Funaho.
"No problem. Well, I'm gonna go help Sasami. See ya guys in a few."
"Alright! Be down in a minute, alright?"
"Sure thing. Oh and mom, I meant to ask this earlier, but do you mind if I talk to you later?" "Sure, no prob. When we get time during the picnic, we can talk then. Sound good to you?" "Just fine. C-yas!"
So Ryoko walked downstairs and was greeted by her fiancee. "Hey Ryoko, where's everyone?"
"Oh, they're just upstairs getting dressed again," she responded giving Tenchi a peek on the cheek.
"What do you mean dressed again?" asked a slightly confused Azusa.
"They were trying on the dresses mom and I gave to them."
"Oh..."
Ryoko smirking lightly at Azusa and turned her attention back to Tenchi. "Hey look, I'm gonna help Sasami with something, but I need to know this first. We're going on a picnic, me and the girls, I was wondering if you guys wanna come?"
"Well, I'm pretty sure my wives would make me either way, so might as well."
"Alright that's one. Tenchi?"
"Sure, love to."
"Ok, grandpa, dad?" (yes, she calls them dad and grandpa now. why not though? Tenchi and her are getting married after all?...)
"Sure," they both said in unison.
"Ok, then since that's settled, I'm goona go inform Sasami and help her finish with the basket."
"You mean baskets?" corrected Tenchi. "You know how much ppl eat in this house. Especially since Mihoshi is most likely coming as well."
"Oh, ha ha ha! Very funny dear." Ryoko ignored what ever else Tenchi had to say and walked to the kitchen to help with the large amount of food they needed.
//15 mins later//
"Oh dear," said Ryoko a little worried as she saw Azusa fighting with his wives because of what they were wearing. "I should've forewarned him about that..."
"About what?..." Sasami walked out of the kitchen and looked at her aunt and mother in different clothes. She ran up to her mother yelling, "Wow! You guys look good!"
"Thank you Sasami," said Misaki as she hugged her daughter.
"This is an outrage! I refuse to have you guys wear those...those...things!" screamed Azusa as his anger began to increase.
"They're called dresses dear!" said Funaho getting a little annoyed.
"Well, they aren't fit for queens! I demand that you go back up stairs and dress into you royal robes!"
"Look honey, we are on earth now. And earthlings don't wear what we wear, remember Azusa? And we'd prefer if no one starred at us during our stay here, don't you agree Misaki?"
"Yes, ful-heartedly. Look husband, not everyone calls what we wear 'fashonable'. In fact, I'm pretty sure they would find our clothes...strange almost. Isn't that write sister?"
"Yes, I agree. So dear, it looks like you lost, two to one. And that's that. Any questions?"
Everyone was quiet, waiting for an answer from Azusa. Azusa hung his head in defeat, knowing he wasn't going to win this fight. As usual. "We thought so." Funaho turned to Ryoko and began talking to her. "So Ryoko, do you have the food ready?"
"Huh...oh, yea. We can leave anytime. But one question, what about Azusa?"
Funaho turned her attention back to her husband and understood what Ryoko meant. "You've got a point here. Oh Yosho?"
"Yes mother?" Yosho stepped forward. (j/2 let you all know, he's in his younger right now. k? meant to say that earlier...)
"Do you by any chance have something for your father here to wear?"
"WHAT?!?!?" By now Azusa was outraged, but managed to hold back from exploding.
And as for everyone else, they all were snickering because of the little minitures of Azusa wearing shorts and a t-shirt playing volleyball dancing around in their heads.
"Yea, ::snicker:: sure. Come with me father...::snickers again::" Azusa followed behind his son, not wanting to get into another fight that he knew he'd lose anyway, mumbling incoherently under his breath.
"Hey Washu, mind if I use the portal?" he asked.
"No, sure, go ahead..." Washu was trying her best to hold back her own laughes as she and everyone else watched Yosho and Azusa walk into her lab, disappearing from their site.
Ryoko finally couldn't hold back anymore and burst out laughing. "That was to good!" Followed by Washu, Ayeka, Sasami, Tenchi and even his wives.
Mihoshi starred a little dumb-foundedly and asked, "What's so funny?"
Everyone stopped laughing and fell anime style to the floor. "How big of a ditz are you Mihoshi?" asked Ryoko in an annoyed voice.
Mihoshi laughed lightly and responded, "Well, that depends on the day I'm having."
Everyone fell anime stlye again at her airheaded remark and slowly stood up again.
"Never mind Mihoshi. Just...never mind."
Mihoshi, of course, continued to laugh.
After about 20 minutes, Yosho and Azusa finally came back. Everyone tried their damnedest not to laugh. All that was really ever heard was snickers, thank God. ::snicker:: Mom?.....
haha...Yes...Ryoko?
Am...hehe..Am I the only one who wants to laugh my ass off right now?...haha!
Most likely not dear...::snicker::...Just ask Tenchi...ha...he's probably trying to hold back his own laugh...ha!...
Ok....HA! Hey Tenchi? (Yes, they have a link here too. K?...)
::snicker:: Yea Ryoko?
I'm figuring mom and I aren't the only one's wanting to laugh their ass' off?...he
Nope...ha...I'm trying with all my might not to...
That's what I thought... hahahaha!...This is toooo good!...Who would've thought that Azusa would actually were pants and a t-shrit...a light blue no less.....ha!
Tell me about it? ::snicker::
"Well, everyone ::snicker::" began Ryoko, trying to distract herself from Azusa, although she wasn't getting very far, "Why don't we go on that picnic now??
"Sounds good to me? ::snicker:: Where are we going anyway?" asked Ayeka who was in the same disposition as Ryoko.
"Oh, I figured we'd go to tree Funaho. How's that sound to you?" (I have no idea where tree Funaho is, so I'm just making it a little while away from the shrine. K?...read on.....)
"Sure! Sounds good to me. So why don't we get going then?"
"Alright. Hey dad, could you help carry this food?"
"Yea, sure Ryoko," responded Noboyuki as he grabbed the basket from Ryoko.
"Thanks. So, why don't we get going everyone?"
"Alright!" Everyone said, except Azusa, who was mumbling incoherent things under his breath as he followed everyone out.
//1/2 hr. later//
"Here we are!" Sasami ran to a roomy place near tree Funaho. Ryoko followed behind her to help set the picnic.
After a few minutes, everything was set and and ready to eat. "K everyone, lunch is served!" called out Ryoko as she took a seat next to Ryoko.
Everyone, including Azusa, sat around the picnic, eyeing the food hungrily. Soon enough everyone was digging in, enjoying Sasami's wonderful cooking.
"Hey Ryoko?" asked Sasami, trying to start up a conversation.
"Yea kiddo?" Ryoko stopped eating and looked down at Sasami with gentle eyes.
"I was wondering something, what do you think it will be like around here after you and Tenchi get married? I mean, everything will be different now that you two have each other to look up to and depend on..."
Everyone caught on to the conversation, wondering Ryoko's response to Sasami's statement. All Ryoko did was smile at Sasami and motion her to sit on her lab. Which Sasami immediately accepted.
"Look sweet heart," began Ryoko as she lightly began strocking her hair. "If you're wondering if my love for you will ever change, you can forget that one. Who could ever stop loving you? You're just way to sweet and caring and adorable and your cooking is terrific." Sasami giggled lightly as she layed her head on Ryoko's shoulder. "And sure things will be different around here now that Tenchi and I will be married, but...but just because that will happen doesn't make our love for anyone else any different. We will love you all the same that we always have. Everything will be the same has before. We'll all still be together. Like the wonderful family we were before. Just...just a little different now. I promise Sasami," Ryoko sat Sasami up so she could look Sasami in the eyes, "I will always love you like the daughter I never had. Like I always have. Nothing is going to change that. Alright? I promise with all my heart!"
Sasami smiled at Ryoko and leaned in to give her a hug. Ryoko smiled and returned the hug. She tapped Sasami's nose lightly and asked, "So, what do you say, now that we're done eating, that we go play a little?"
"Yea!"
Sasami and Ryoko got up and ran away from the rest of the family to play some hide 'n' seek. Funaho and Misaki starred after them, smiled present on both their faces. "That was really sweet of Ryoko, don't you think so sister?" asked Misaki as she finally turned her attention to Funaho.
"Yes, very sweet. I never knew she had such a strong love for Sasami," agreed Funaho as she finished what was left of her lunch.
"Yes, looks like she's not the Ryoko that we used to know huh?"
"Yes, she truely has changed. And when we leave, I know she'll take care of her."
"Yes, she will..."
Tenchi starred after Ryoko, a smile on his face. 'I'm glad they think so.....Ryoko's finally happy.' Tenchi's smile grew as he turned back to his meal and continued eating.
Azusa on the other hand was in a stage of bewilderment. 'When did she grow such a heart?' he asked himself. 'Hummm...I'll figure this all out later. First, I'm finishing this delicious meal...'
//1/2 later//
"Oh come on Sasami! Come out will ya! I can't find you anywhere, and I've been checking for 15 mins already! I give up!" After a few minutes out silence, Ryoko heard a giggle come from a tree nearby. She walked up to it and looked in the branches. "Sasami?!?!? What are you doing up there? Have you actually been up there the whole time?"
"No!" Sasami giggled again as she began climbing down the tree. "You don't actually think I'm going to tell you were my hiding place was if you couldn't even find me do you Ryoko?"
"Ohhh, I'm gonna get you for that." Ryoko began chasing Sasami around the woods, around the picnic and tree Funaho until she finally caught her. (You can pretty much guess that Ryoko didn't catch her quickly on purpose right???.....)
"Ok, ok, I give!"
"That's what I thought!" Ryoko smiled at the little girl as she put here down.
"Hey Ryoko?"
"Yea Sasami?"
"Can you twirl me around?"
"Huh?...Oh, sure! Give me your hands!"
Sasami did as told and began laughing again as Ryoko ran around in circles, causing Sasami to rise off the ground.
//meanwhile//
Tenchi, Azusa and the rest of the guys were the only ones at the picnic blanket, just talking about what ever it is guys talk about. (And in their case, I don't think i really want to know what it is. Especially since most of them are Jurian.....) They rest of the girls had gone to the nearby lake to talk about whatever it was they were going to talk about. As the guys watched Ryoko and Sasami playing around, Azusa finally asked the question he's been meaning to for a litte while now. "So Tenchi, my boy, I meant to ask you this earlier, but why did you chose Ryoko over my daughter?"
Tenchi looked at his great grandfather then back at Ryoko, a small smile appearing on his face. "Truely...I can't be sure....." Azusa was a little confused by Tenchi's answer, but stayed quiet so Tenchi could continue. "I guess it was her personality for one. Sha may act wild around everyone and still always acts like she's trying to seduce me, but deep down, I know who she truely is. As does Sasami.....She's gentle and sweet. And believe it or not, she even worries if anything happens to any of us. She always treats us like the family that she was afraid would never have. And because of the gentleness inside her, I grew to love her as the days passed. Even if I was denying it to myself at the beginning, I know the truth now. And that's all that matters."
Azusa starred at his great grandson, wonder plainly seen on his face. "And the second thing?"
Tenchi was quiet, as though he was thinking of what to say. "I guess...I guess it's just because I do. I mean sure, she's beautiful. But that not the only reason why someone loves another. She's everything that man could hope for as a wife. And I'm glad I found her when i did. I'm greaful for that. I love.....and I always will." Tnechi was silent again, Azusa watching him with great interest. Tenchi sighed deeply and stood up. "Well, if you'll al excuse me." Tenchi bowed to everyone and began to walk in the direction of Ryoko.
Ryoko saw Tenchi coming out of the corner of her eye and turned her attention to him. Sasami noticed as well and smile. She slowly walked in the direction of Noboyuki and said something to him. He shock his head and got something from his bag, then turn his attention back to his son and some to be daughter-in-law.
Ryoko stood watching Tenchi walk closer to her, his eyes telling her what she already knew. She smiled as he reached her, but continued to stare in his brown eyes. He smiled back at her and took her face in his hands. He whispered something quietly, almost not even heard. But Ryoko understood, her smile becoming wider. He leaned in to capture her lips in his, love and happiness spreading throughout both their bodies. When they seperated, Ryoko layed her head on his shoulder, and his on the top of her head. Both seemed content with their lives as they slowly rocked back and forth, as though they were dancing to a silent song that only they could hear.
Azusa watched as Tenchi walk away, happy with the answer he had gotton from Tenchi. 'Looks like you aren't the same kid I thought you were Tenchi.....Congradulations.'
Ayeka looked over and saw Ryoko and Tenchi once again in each other's arms. She smiled lightly as she leaned against tree Funaho, the other still closer to the lake then she was. She looked over and saw Kamadake walkin in her direction. She smiled sweetly to him and turned her attention back to her friends. Kamadake smiled back and leaned on the tree when he reached her. They were silent for a few moments until Kamadake brokeit with it gentle voice.
"They really do love each other, don't they?"
"Yes," replied Ayeka quietly. "They do. More than you could ever imagine. They're soul mates, and even I know that. I was just to stupid to notice that before....." Ayeka looked down at her feet, thinking of all the stupid fights Ryoko and her had gone through, just because she was to "stupid" to admit that Tenchi was never going to choose her.
Kamakade noticed Ayeka's head lower in shame. He lifter her head with his fingers on her chin. "It's alright princess. I'm pretty sure they understand. You are they're family after all."
Ayeka smiled at his attemps to cheer her up, which worked no less. She reached out her hand ans said, "Ayeka."
"Huh?" Kamadake was more than a little confused as her tried to understand what the princess meant.
Ayeka laughed a little and tried again. "Not princess, Ayeka. While we're still on earth, you call me Ayeka. Deal?" Kamadake starred at her, still alittle confused, but smiled and shock her hand in agreement. They smiled at each other and continued their conversation.
//another 1/2 hr later//
"Ok everyone, ready to go?" asked Funaho as she put away the blanket Sasami had just folded and handed to her.
"Yea!" everyone said as they began to walk home.
The rest of the night was quite interesting. As most tradition goes, the girls took Ryoko and the guys took Tenchi, seperating the young lovers from each other since it was bad luck to see your wife the morning before the wedding. So they said their good-byes to each other and got dragged away to wherever it was they were being dragged to. So now starts the beginning of the most important, and the most nervous day of both of the lives.....
~*~ TBC ~*~
A.N. Ok, Chapter 9 now up. What did you all think. I actually made a pretty long chapter. Who, scary! hehe! j/k! But newhoz...Tell me what you guys think and find out what will happen in the next chapter. Where were Tenchi and Ryoko dragged to, and how will Ryoko and Tenchi be feeling now that it was the day of their wedding. Hope you guys enjoyed this!
Duo: I know I did!
What?!?!? I thought I tied you up?!?!?
Duo: You did.
But...But...then how...?
Duo: Oh, it was nothing really. I just happen to have to pocket knife up my sleeve. That's all. ::stands proudly once more::
Is that so?
Duo: ::sweat drops:: Uh huh.....
Well then, what do you say we try this again then, shall we?
Duo: ::gupl:: ::runs away::
Well everyone, Ja 4 the time being. Gotta catch Duo now. 'Cuse me! ::begins chasing Duo::
Duo: ::get tompled by Cat, bound, tied and gagged once again::
Try and get out of that one buddy boy. I'll hang you by your hands if I have to.
Duo: ::eyes become wide:: ::thinking in his head hoping someone would hear:: HEEEEELLLLPPPPP!!!!!!
Me: :) I have so much fuin doing this to him it's scary! Bwahahahahahahaha!!! }-) Am I evil or what? ;p