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such a sad thing! ;_;
A.N. Ok, more ppl are requesting this story than any other story I've made so far, so I figured that I'd add another chapter for this one then work on my other ones. Plus I have a sequel to this story that I've been dieing to get out ever since I began ch. 2 a while ago. So I wanted to finish this story soon so that I could post the other soon. And I added a song to this story that I had put in my other ones, but I thought it went well in this one. So I figured I'd add it. But newhoz...thanx for the reviews everyone! I hope you like this chapter! Read on.....
'...thoughts...'
"...talking..."
(...me talking...)
::...any other needed to know info...::
...link...
~*~...lyrics...~*~
True Happiness
Previously: Ryoko had taken a break so she could meet Tenchi outside today on the porch when he got home. But when she was about to go into the entrance hall she felt a large pain come from her lower stomach area. She moaned slightly from the pain and grabbed her stomach. She took a few breathers before she shrugged it away and tried to walk again. But the moment she took another step she fell forward on her knees, clutching her stomach from the pain. Her breathing became faster as the pain worsened. Just when she was about to black out, she saw Tenchi enter the house and screamed out her name. "Tenchi....." was all she could manage. Then everything went black right before her eyes.....
Tenchi ran up to Ryoko and caught her before she hit the floor. He held Ryoko in his arms and lightly tapped the side of her face, trying his best to wake her up. "Ryoko...Ryoko please...wake up! You're scaring me!.....RYOKO!!!..."
Just then, Washu ran out of her lab, as if she had heard him, and ran to Tenchi. "Ryoko? Oh god, what happened?!"
"I don't know. I was just coming home. And when I entered the house I saw Ryoko clutching her stomach, like she was in pain or something. She said something, I think my name, then she just passed out." Tenchi was now passed scared, wondering what was going on and hoping that Ryoko was alright.
Just then, Ayeka, Sasami, Mihoshi and Kiyone all walked into the house, laundry in hands and saw Ryoko lying in Tenchi's arms, unconscious. "Ryoko!" yelled out Sasami as she dropped the clothes and ran up to Ryoko. "What's wrong with her Tenchi? Why won't she wake up?"
"I...I don't know."
"Come on, Tenchi," interupted Washu. "Bring her to my lab. We have to make sure there's nothing wrong with her or Mayuka."
Tenchi nodded his head nin response and picked up Ryoko. He then carried her to Washu's lab, the door closing behind him.
"Come on you. We have to make sure everything is alright," said, or more of demanded, Ayeka, putting her laundry down and headed towards the lab. Everything following suit.
~*~When I woke up this morning
Wiped the sleep from my eyes
I found a new day dawning
And suddenly I realize
Your gone...~*~
//back by Tenchi//
Tenchi layed Ryoko on the labatory's bed, and turned his attention back to Washu.
"Miss Washu, what are we going to do? I mean, what's wrong with Ryoko?"
"Tenchi, calm down. Losing your mind isn't going to help at all with this situation. Right now we have to figure out what's causing this. And if what you said is true, I suspect it has to do with Mayuka."
"Mayuka?!"
Just then everyone walked in the lab, hearing Mayuka's name, they began to panick even more.
"Miss Washu, what does any of this have to do with Mayuka?" asked Ayeka as she walked up to Tenchi and looked down at Ryoko, concern crossing her features.
"Let me explain this from the beginning, shall we? First of all, Tenchi, do you remember those nightmares that Ryoko had when she was in her first month of the pregnancy?" Tenchi shock his head yes and continued listening to what Washu was saying. "Well, Tenchi, if this has anything to do with those dreams, we'll have to be in extreme caution."
"But wait a minute, it's way too early for labot to start for her isn't it? I mean, she's only 7 and a 1/2 months pregnant. This shouldn't be happening right?" asked Tenchi, trying hard not to say it in a scared voice. But he wasn't getting to far.
"Actually Tenchi, a lot of women have babies early. Some are just earlier than others. But like you all know, Ryoko isn't like any other women. And because at one point this baby was someone else's at one point in time, her system could be rejecting part of it. And in the process of that, you could either lose one, or even sometimes both." Ryoko began typing into her holographic computer and things that would be needed began popping into their dimension.
"What are you saying Washu?"
"What I'm saying Tenchi dear, is that if we don't work fast, we could lose one, or like I said, both of them." Washu could see the horror in his eyes and turned her attention back to the others. "Look you guys, I know how much you care for my daughter, but in order for me to work without any distractions, I need you to leave." Everyone shock their heads in understandment and one by one left the lab. "Ayeka?"
"Yes Miss Washu?" asked Ayeka as she turned around to face Washu.
"I need you to stay here. I might need your help with something. You too Tenchi." They both shock their heads and inwaited instrutions on what they were needed to do. "Alright then. Let's get this started....."
//Ryoko's dream//
"Ryoko...Ryoko, time to wake up."
Ryoko was laying on the ground of a beautiful field when she heard a voice call for her. Her eyes fluttered open and focused on the figure in front of her. She quickly sat up when she realized who it was.
"Achika?"
Achika smiled and sparkled as she heard Ryoko say her name. "Nice to know you remember me Ryoko."
"But, I don't get it. Where am I? What happened to me? I felt so much pain just a little while ago. And what are you doing here?"
"To answer your questions in order. You're in your dreams Ryoko. Right now, in reality, you are in labor. That's what that pain was. And I'm here to remind you of something that was told to you not to long ago. Do you remember Ryoko?"
Ryoko down, deep in thought. Then she remember. She looked up at Achika and tried her best to surpress her tears. "I...I have to choose, don't I Achika?"
"Yes Ryoko. I am so sorry. I tried so hard to help you through this whole thing from my side. But appearently I wasn't strong enough. So I was sent here to remind you to choose. But knowing you my dear Ryoko, you've already chosen a long time ago, haven't you Ryoko?" Ryoko shock her head slightly, which made Achika smile. "That's what I thought. But you do know that this would mean that you'd lose Tenchi, and everyone else? Including your daughter."
"I know," Ryoko whispered as tears began to fall from her eyes. "But I'd rather have Mayuka live, then take her life away. I just can't do that. I love her too much. She Tenchi were the most important things in my life. I'd do anything to make sure they live. Even if it means I have to take my own life....."
~*~Tell me I was dreaming
That you didn't leave me here to cry
You didn't say you don't love me anymore
It was just my imagination telling lies
Tell me that you didn't say good-bye...~*~
Achika knelt down in front of Ryoko and leaned in to hug her. "I know how you feel Ryoko. But unlike me, you can still have a chance to say good-bye to your husband, to your love."
Ryoko looked up at Achika. "You mean, I can still see hom one last time? But how?"
Achika smiled and began telling her what to do.
//Back in Reality;2 1/2 hrs later from when Washu started//
Everyone who was sent out of Washu's lab was now sitting in the living room, all hoping that Ryoko and Mayuka were both alright. Sometime during the wait, Katzuhito and Noboyuki had come home to see how everything was going and were both shocked by what they heard. Kiyone explained what had happened and what Washu had told them. So now they all sat there hoping that they would soon find out on Ryoko'a condition.
After a little while passed, Washu walked out of her lab and to everyone in the living. A look of sadness crossing her features. She was silent for a few moments, then she slowly began to speak.
"Look everyone, I...um....I don't know how much longer Ryoko can last right now." Washu could felt a tear fall down her cheek, but ignored it and continued to speak. "So, if you want to...to say g...good-bye, I suggest you do that now." Washu then walked back to her lab, more tears springing from her eyes.
Sasami began to cry when she heard the news of Ryoko. As well as Kiyone and Mihoshi. So everyone, including Katzuhito and Noboyuki. When they walked inside, they found Ayeka standing close to Tenchi, tears silently falling from her eyes. Tenchi had his head on Ryoko's shoulder, his hand holding hers, tears infading hid eyes as well. They all walked up to Ryoko and looked down at her. They heard small wimper come from the direction of Washu and looked over at her.
They saw, in her arms, a small child, tears coming from it's own eyes like she knew everything that was happening in her surroundings. Sasami ran to her sister and buried her face against Ayeka, tears beginning to rake through her body. Kiyone tried her best to comfort Mihoshi, as they too cried from the lose of their friend. Even Noboyuki and Katzuhito left a single tear from their own eyes as they watched the person in front of them slowly slip away.
~*~I'm in a state of confusion
I hope things aren't what ehy seem
If this is really happening
Just let me go back to dream
You're home...~*~
As cries were heard around the lab, they could hear someone begin to talk. They looked over at Tenchi and found that he hadn't moved a muscle, but was indeed the one talking.
"Ryoko," he whispered while tears continuously fell from his eyes. "Why Ryoko? Why are you leaving me like this? You weren't suppose to leave. You're not suppose to leave me behind. I just won't let you. Please Ryoko, fight this, I just can't lose you. You're my wife, and I'm not about to lose you like this. I just can't. I...I love you so much Ryoko! Please! Please come back to me...come back to your husband and daughter!"
Tears forced Tenchi's voice to fade away. But soon after, the emblem on Tenchi's forehead began to glow, dimely first, but then grew. The same happened on Ryoko forehead. Starting out dim, but soon grew into a bright, blinding light. The light engulfed Tenchi's and Ryoko's body, as though they has disappeared.
//In another dimension//
Tenchi opened his eyes to hear his name being called. He found himself in a valley with a lake nearby. The scenery was beautiful to him. The birds sang their loving melody of happiness as the sun beat down upon his surroundings. But no matter how much he loved what he saw, his heart felt as though it was breaking because of the sadness he felt inside.
"Tenchi..."
Tenchi heard his name called again, closer this time and turned around. Shock showed on his face as he saw who stood in front of him.
"Hello my Tenchi!" Ryoko had a small smile on her face as she watched Tenchi's face. But Tenchi noticed she was different. She didn't wear her normal clothing you would see her in. She wore a long sun dress that was navy blue, a slit reaching to her upper thigh. Her hair somehow was straight, although still a little curly. But she was still the same Ryoko he knew. And he didn't care if she was different, she was thee with him. Standing there in front of him. And that's all he wanted right now.
"So, you like?" Ryoko twirled around, showing him the whole thing.
Tenchi slowly walked up to Ryoko and looked at her whole dress, then back to her eyes. "Yea, it's beautiful on you..."
Ryoko smiled again, but soon faded when she saw the tears beginning to well upin his eyes. She leaned forward and wrapped her arms around his neck. Tenchi wrapped his arms around her waist and held her tightly, not wanting to let her go. "I thought I lost you..." he whispered as he buried his face into her neck.
Ryoko could feel her tear begin to form in her eyes and said, "You did Tenchi."
Tenchi looked up at Ryoko with a questioning look, and loosened his grip a bit so he could get a good look at her. "What do you? You're hear, with me Ryoko. Of course I didn't lose you....."
Ryoko let go of Tenchi and slowly walked towards the lake. "You don't get it do you Tenchi?"
"Huh? Get what Ryoko? I don't understand."
"Think about it Tenchi? Haven't you ever wondered how you got here?....." Ryoko turned around and faced Tenchi, but still continued to speak. ".....Tenchi, this place...it isn't real."
"What do you mean it isn't real? If it's not, then what is it?"
"I guess you could call it a day dream my Tenchi. All of this, everything that you see in front and around you are just things I've created so that this wouldn't be as much of a shock. But what I said just a couple of minutes ago is true Tenchi. You did lose me. Back in reality you and the others are crying because I'm dieing.......Tenchi, those dreams I had. They were real. They were to warn me of my future. Or of Mayuka's. I had to chose Tenchi. Just like the dream sid I had too. And I couldn't take away Mayuka's life just to save my own. I wanted her to live, that was why I did it in the first place. So she could have another chance at life. Which is something I could never have. But I refused to give it up for her. She deserves this Tenchi. I want her to have it. Even if I have to give up my own life. And you know that."
~*~Tell me I was dreaming
That you didn't leave me here to cry
You didn't say you don't love me anymore
It was just my imagination telling lies
Tell me that you didn't say good-bye...~*~
They were silent for a few moments, niether not know what to say to the other anymore.
"But I can't lose you Ryoko," whispered Tenchi as he felt another tear slip from his eye.
"Huh?" Ryoko looked up at Tenchi and saw the emblem begin to glow on his forehead.
"I just can't Ryoko...I just can't..."
"But Tenchi, you can't stop fate....."
"No!" Tenchi ran up to Ryoko and took her face in his hands. "Screw fate Ryoko! (I know, nothing like what he would say, but hey, that's me 4 ya!....) I refuse to lose my wife for something like this Ryoko! I can't lose you. You and Mayuka mean so much to me. I love you Ryoko, I don't think I could possibly live knwoing that you died like this. I just can't Ryoko..."
Ryoko closed her eyes as Tenchi spoke and felt her tears begin to fall from her eyes. Tenchi took that as his cue and lowered his head to kiss her. Ryoko had a slight intake of breath, but kissed him back. They wrapped their arms around each other, neither wanting to let each other go.
The emblem on Tenchi's forhead once again began to brighten, as well as Ryoko. (I figure she's half goddess, so why not right?...) Soon, the same brightness engulfed them once more, and they disappeared.....
//back in reality//
Tenchi was still lying on Ryoko's shoulder, the emblem still slightly glowing. He sat up and grabbed his forehead like he had just gotton over a head ache. Ryoko on the other hand was still lying there, looking the same as she did before. Her face solemn and peaceful.
But soon her skin began to change from it's pale, clammy look, back to it's healthy skin tone. Her eyes began to flutter open, but squint from the slight brightness of the lab next to her bed. She turned her head and tried to talk, "Tenchi?"
Tenchi looked down at the bed and saw Ryoko waking up. "Ryoko?" Tenchi sat her up and began looking over her to make sure he wasn't going crazy.
Ryoko looked at her surroundings and became confused. "Tenchi? W..What's going on? I thought that..."
"You're not the only one Ryoko."
Ryoko looked over at Washu and saw Mayuka in her arms. She reached out, indicating that she wanted to hold her. Washu, as well as everyone else. was still a little shocked, but handed her the baby. Ryoko held Mayuka close to her chest and began to rock her. Her tears welling up in her eyes. "Tenchi? I don't inderstand. I...I thought I was dead."
"You were."
Everyone lifted their heads as they heard someone speak. They saw a figure appear in front of them, a sad smile on her face.
"Achika?" Ryoko was a little more than confused, so Achika decided to explain.
"I know Ryoko. Strange isn't it. Just a little while ago I was telling you that you were dead, and here you are. Alive and well. I didn't mean to decive you Ryoko. But I had no choice. What I had told you in order to talk to Tenchi one last time was a way of coming back. But in order for it to work, Tenchi would have had to show his love for you. And if it was true, then this would of happened. Had it not, you would still be in the afterlife right now. You were givin a second chance Ryoko. No matter how many times you said you didn't deserve one, you still get it. I'm so sorry for not telling you the truth."
"But then, how are you able to be here?"
"With Tsumani's help. She chose me to be the one to lead you through this since Tenchi is my son. And I'm glac she let me, now I can see the men I love and say good-bye to them." She turned her attention to her son and Noboyuki, who was now standing next to Tenchi. "I've missed you two so much."
"M...Mom?" Tenchi could feel fresh tears begin to form in his eyes at the sight of his mother standing in front of him.
"Yes Tenchi, it's me. I'm so sorry I had to leave you like I did so many years ago."
"But why? Why did you?"
"Because Tenchi, I had to. I wouldn't have made it even if I had wanted to. I accepted my fate when I realized what it was. I didn't want to leave you two. But I had no coice. It was they way things had to be. I'm so sorry." Tenchi felt tears fall from his eyes as he just watched his mother. "Well, I need to be going. Tsunami only gave me so much time to be here. Dear Noboyuki, make sure you take good care of these two. And dear Tenchi, take care of your daughter, and your wife. Protect them and always love them......Well, I've got to go now. I love you both, as well as you Ryoko, my daughter. Take care of yourselves. Good-bye!"
~*~Tell me I was dreaming
That you didn't leave me here to cry
You didn't say you don't love me anymore
It was just my imagination telling lies
Oh, Tell me that you didn't say good-bye...~*~
And with that, Achika faded away. Tenchi, Noboyuki and Ryoko starring at the were she had just stood. Mayuka made a small noise, causing Ryoko to look down at her and smile. She began to rock again and hum a light melody, causing Mayuka to fall asleep. She then looked back at Tenchi, another smile on her face. Tenchi smiled back, tears still falling from his eyes and gave her a kiss.
"Ryoko layed her head on Tenchi's shoulder and began to get tired. "I'm so tired Tenchi..."
Tenchi smiled down at Ryoko as she slowly began to fall asleep on his shoulder. "Get some sleep Ryoko. You need it."
Ryoko shock her head in agreement and imediately fell asleep. Tenchi layed her back down on the bed, placing Mayuka on the side of her. He kissed his daughter's and Ryoko forehead's and whispered, "Good night."
//4 months later//
Tenchi sat on the porch, keeping him and his daughter warm from the cold. He looked out at the scenery in front of him, waiting for someone to arrive. He finally saw a figure coming towards the house and smiled. As the figure came closer, it smiled back, seeing Tenchi and Mayuka waiting for him.
"Howdy stranger!" greeted Ryoko as she reached the porch. "Long time no see."
"Howdy your self."
Ryoko walked up to Tenchi and her daughter and gave Tenchi a kiss. "Isn't it a little cold for you two to be out here?"
"Naw, we're just fine. Aren't we My?" Tenchi bouced Mayuka lightly making her giggle. "See?"
Ryoko smiled and wrapped her arms around Tenchi's neck, making sure not to squish My. "I've missed you two."
"We've missed you."
Ryoko smiled again. "Why don't we go in were it's warmer, shall we?"
"Sure!"
So they walked back inside and were greeted by their friends, or should I say family. So now here they all were. A complete family, all with the ones they love.
Achika smiled as she watched the happy couple live their lives. They had their daughter, and they had each other. She knew that they's always be together, through life or seath, they would always find a way to be with one another. She vowed to be their protector in the after world, not caring what it took. As long as the family she knew was still alive...and happy.
~*~Don't tell me...that you didn't say..........Good-bye!~*~
~*~ End ~*~
A.N. (I know, corny ending there. It really sucked!...hehe! :} )So, what did you all think? Like? Sorry I put you all in suspense in the last chapter. But I had it long enough, so I figured I would end it there. But here was the next chapter. Last chapter to be precise. But like I said earlier, I have a sequel that I typed out so long ago, and I want to get it out. K? So, should I put up the sequel or what? Tell me what you think! Thanx for readin! Ja 4 now everyone! Review plz!
A.N. Ok, more ppl are requesting this story than any other story I've made so far, so I figured that I'd add another chapter for this one then work on my other ones. Plus I have a sequel to this story that I've been dieing to get out ever since I began ch. 2 a while ago. So I wanted to finish this story soon so that I could post the other soon. And I added a song to this story that I had put in my other ones, but I thought it went well in this one. So I figured I'd add it. But newhoz...thanx for the reviews everyone! I hope you like this chapter! Read on.....
'...thoughts...'
"...talking..."
(...me talking...)
::...any other needed to know info...::
...link...
~*~...lyrics...~*~
True Happiness
Previously: Ryoko had taken a break so she could meet Tenchi outside today on the porch when he got home. But when she was about to go into the entrance hall she felt a large pain come from her lower stomach area. She moaned slightly from the pain and grabbed her stomach. She took a few breathers before she shrugged it away and tried to walk again. But the moment she took another step she fell forward on her knees, clutching her stomach from the pain. Her breathing became faster as the pain worsened. Just when she was about to black out, she saw Tenchi enter the house and screamed out her name. "Tenchi....." was all she could manage. Then everything went black right before her eyes.....
Tenchi ran up to Ryoko and caught her before she hit the floor. He held Ryoko in his arms and lightly tapped the side of her face, trying his best to wake her up. "Ryoko...Ryoko please...wake up! You're scaring me!.....RYOKO!!!..."
Just then, Washu ran out of her lab, as if she had heard him, and ran to Tenchi. "Ryoko? Oh god, what happened?!"
"I don't know. I was just coming home. And when I entered the house I saw Ryoko clutching her stomach, like she was in pain or something. She said something, I think my name, then she just passed out." Tenchi was now passed scared, wondering what was going on and hoping that Ryoko was alright.
Just then, Ayeka, Sasami, Mihoshi and Kiyone all walked into the house, laundry in hands and saw Ryoko lying in Tenchi's arms, unconscious. "Ryoko!" yelled out Sasami as she dropped the clothes and ran up to Ryoko. "What's wrong with her Tenchi? Why won't she wake up?"
"I...I don't know."
"Come on, Tenchi," interupted Washu. "Bring her to my lab. We have to make sure there's nothing wrong with her or Mayuka."
Tenchi nodded his head nin response and picked up Ryoko. He then carried her to Washu's lab, the door closing behind him.
"Come on you. We have to make sure everything is alright," said, or more of demanded, Ayeka, putting her laundry down and headed towards the lab. Everything following suit.
~*~When I woke up this morning
Wiped the sleep from my eyes
I found a new day dawning
And suddenly I realize
Your gone...~*~
//back by Tenchi//
Tenchi layed Ryoko on the labatory's bed, and turned his attention back to Washu.
"Miss Washu, what are we going to do? I mean, what's wrong with Ryoko?"
"Tenchi, calm down. Losing your mind isn't going to help at all with this situation. Right now we have to figure out what's causing this. And if what you said is true, I suspect it has to do with Mayuka."
"Mayuka?!"
Just then everyone walked in the lab, hearing Mayuka's name, they began to panick even more.
"Miss Washu, what does any of this have to do with Mayuka?" asked Ayeka as she walked up to Tenchi and looked down at Ryoko, concern crossing her features.
"Let me explain this from the beginning, shall we? First of all, Tenchi, do you remember those nightmares that Ryoko had when she was in her first month of the pregnancy?" Tenchi shock his head yes and continued listening to what Washu was saying. "Well, Tenchi, if this has anything to do with those dreams, we'll have to be in extreme caution."
"But wait a minute, it's way too early for labot to start for her isn't it? I mean, she's only 7 and a 1/2 months pregnant. This shouldn't be happening right?" asked Tenchi, trying hard not to say it in a scared voice. But he wasn't getting to far.
"Actually Tenchi, a lot of women have babies early. Some are just earlier than others. But like you all know, Ryoko isn't like any other women. And because at one point this baby was someone else's at one point in time, her system could be rejecting part of it. And in the process of that, you could either lose one, or even sometimes both." Ryoko began typing into her holographic computer and things that would be needed began popping into their dimension.
"What are you saying Washu?"
"What I'm saying Tenchi dear, is that if we don't work fast, we could lose one, or like I said, both of them." Washu could see the horror in his eyes and turned her attention back to the others. "Look you guys, I know how much you care for my daughter, but in order for me to work without any distractions, I need you to leave." Everyone shock their heads in understandment and one by one left the lab. "Ayeka?"
"Yes Miss Washu?" asked Ayeka as she turned around to face Washu.
"I need you to stay here. I might need your help with something. You too Tenchi." They both shock their heads and inwaited instrutions on what they were needed to do. "Alright then. Let's get this started....."
//Ryoko's dream//
"Ryoko...Ryoko, time to wake up."
Ryoko was laying on the ground of a beautiful field when she heard a voice call for her. Her eyes fluttered open and focused on the figure in front of her. She quickly sat up when she realized who it was.
"Achika?"
Achika smiled and sparkled as she heard Ryoko say her name. "Nice to know you remember me Ryoko."
"But, I don't get it. Where am I? What happened to me? I felt so much pain just a little while ago. And what are you doing here?"
"To answer your questions in order. You're in your dreams Ryoko. Right now, in reality, you are in labor. That's what that pain was. And I'm here to remind you of something that was told to you not to long ago. Do you remember Ryoko?"
Ryoko down, deep in thought. Then she remember. She looked up at Achika and tried her best to surpress her tears. "I...I have to choose, don't I Achika?"
"Yes Ryoko. I am so sorry. I tried so hard to help you through this whole thing from my side. But appearently I wasn't strong enough. So I was sent here to remind you to choose. But knowing you my dear Ryoko, you've already chosen a long time ago, haven't you Ryoko?" Ryoko shock her head slightly, which made Achika smile. "That's what I thought. But you do know that this would mean that you'd lose Tenchi, and everyone else? Including your daughter."
"I know," Ryoko whispered as tears began to fall from her eyes. "But I'd rather have Mayuka live, then take her life away. I just can't do that. I love her too much. She Tenchi were the most important things in my life. I'd do anything to make sure they live. Even if it means I have to take my own life....."
~*~Tell me I was dreaming
That you didn't leave me here to cry
You didn't say you don't love me anymore
It was just my imagination telling lies
Tell me that you didn't say good-bye...~*~
Achika knelt down in front of Ryoko and leaned in to hug her. "I know how you feel Ryoko. But unlike me, you can still have a chance to say good-bye to your husband, to your love."
Ryoko looked up at Achika. "You mean, I can still see hom one last time? But how?"
Achika smiled and began telling her what to do.
//Back in Reality;2 1/2 hrs later from when Washu started//
Everyone who was sent out of Washu's lab was now sitting in the living room, all hoping that Ryoko and Mayuka were both alright. Sometime during the wait, Katzuhito and Noboyuki had come home to see how everything was going and were both shocked by what they heard. Kiyone explained what had happened and what Washu had told them. So now they all sat there hoping that they would soon find out on Ryoko'a condition.
After a little while passed, Washu walked out of her lab and to everyone in the living. A look of sadness crossing her features. She was silent for a few moments, then she slowly began to speak.
"Look everyone, I...um....I don't know how much longer Ryoko can last right now." Washu could felt a tear fall down her cheek, but ignored it and continued to speak. "So, if you want to...to say g...good-bye, I suggest you do that now." Washu then walked back to her lab, more tears springing from her eyes.
Sasami began to cry when she heard the news of Ryoko. As well as Kiyone and Mihoshi. So everyone, including Katzuhito and Noboyuki. When they walked inside, they found Ayeka standing close to Tenchi, tears silently falling from her eyes. Tenchi had his head on Ryoko's shoulder, his hand holding hers, tears infading hid eyes as well. They all walked up to Ryoko and looked down at her. They heard small wimper come from the direction of Washu and looked over at her.
They saw, in her arms, a small child, tears coming from it's own eyes like she knew everything that was happening in her surroundings. Sasami ran to her sister and buried her face against Ayeka, tears beginning to rake through her body. Kiyone tried her best to comfort Mihoshi, as they too cried from the lose of their friend. Even Noboyuki and Katzuhito left a single tear from their own eyes as they watched the person in front of them slowly slip away.
~*~I'm in a state of confusion
I hope things aren't what ehy seem
If this is really happening
Just let me go back to dream
You're home...~*~
As cries were heard around the lab, they could hear someone begin to talk. They looked over at Tenchi and found that he hadn't moved a muscle, but was indeed the one talking.
"Ryoko," he whispered while tears continuously fell from his eyes. "Why Ryoko? Why are you leaving me like this? You weren't suppose to leave. You're not suppose to leave me behind. I just won't let you. Please Ryoko, fight this, I just can't lose you. You're my wife, and I'm not about to lose you like this. I just can't. I...I love you so much Ryoko! Please! Please come back to me...come back to your husband and daughter!"
Tears forced Tenchi's voice to fade away. But soon after, the emblem on Tenchi's forehead began to glow, dimely first, but then grew. The same happened on Ryoko forehead. Starting out dim, but soon grew into a bright, blinding light. The light engulfed Tenchi's and Ryoko's body, as though they has disappeared.
//In another dimension//
Tenchi opened his eyes to hear his name being called. He found himself in a valley with a lake nearby. The scenery was beautiful to him. The birds sang their loving melody of happiness as the sun beat down upon his surroundings. But no matter how much he loved what he saw, his heart felt as though it was breaking because of the sadness he felt inside.
"Tenchi..."
Tenchi heard his name called again, closer this time and turned around. Shock showed on his face as he saw who stood in front of him.
"Hello my Tenchi!" Ryoko had a small smile on her face as she watched Tenchi's face. But Tenchi noticed she was different. She didn't wear her normal clothing you would see her in. She wore a long sun dress that was navy blue, a slit reaching to her upper thigh. Her hair somehow was straight, although still a little curly. But she was still the same Ryoko he knew. And he didn't care if she was different, she was thee with him. Standing there in front of him. And that's all he wanted right now.
"So, you like?" Ryoko twirled around, showing him the whole thing.
Tenchi slowly walked up to Ryoko and looked at her whole dress, then back to her eyes. "Yea, it's beautiful on you..."
Ryoko smiled again, but soon faded when she saw the tears beginning to well upin his eyes. She leaned forward and wrapped her arms around his neck. Tenchi wrapped his arms around her waist and held her tightly, not wanting to let her go. "I thought I lost you..." he whispered as he buried his face into her neck.
Ryoko could feel her tear begin to form in her eyes and said, "You did Tenchi."
Tenchi looked up at Ryoko with a questioning look, and loosened his grip a bit so he could get a good look at her. "What do you? You're hear, with me Ryoko. Of course I didn't lose you....."
Ryoko let go of Tenchi and slowly walked towards the lake. "You don't get it do you Tenchi?"
"Huh? Get what Ryoko? I don't understand."
"Think about it Tenchi? Haven't you ever wondered how you got here?....." Ryoko turned around and faced Tenchi, but still continued to speak. ".....Tenchi, this place...it isn't real."
"What do you mean it isn't real? If it's not, then what is it?"
"I guess you could call it a day dream my Tenchi. All of this, everything that you see in front and around you are just things I've created so that this wouldn't be as much of a shock. But what I said just a couple of minutes ago is true Tenchi. You did lose me. Back in reality you and the others are crying because I'm dieing.......Tenchi, those dreams I had. They were real. They were to warn me of my future. Or of Mayuka's. I had to chose Tenchi. Just like the dream sid I had too. And I couldn't take away Mayuka's life just to save my own. I wanted her to live, that was why I did it in the first place. So she could have another chance at life. Which is something I could never have. But I refused to give it up for her. She deserves this Tenchi. I want her to have it. Even if I have to give up my own life. And you know that."
~*~Tell me I was dreaming
That you didn't leave me here to cry
You didn't say you don't love me anymore
It was just my imagination telling lies
Tell me that you didn't say good-bye...~*~
They were silent for a few moments, niether not know what to say to the other anymore.
"But I can't lose you Ryoko," whispered Tenchi as he felt another tear slip from his eye.
"Huh?" Ryoko looked up at Tenchi and saw the emblem begin to glow on his forehead.
"I just can't Ryoko...I just can't..."
"But Tenchi, you can't stop fate....."
"No!" Tenchi ran up to Ryoko and took her face in his hands. "Screw fate Ryoko! (I know, nothing like what he would say, but hey, that's me 4 ya!....) I refuse to lose my wife for something like this Ryoko! I can't lose you. You and Mayuka mean so much to me. I love you Ryoko, I don't think I could possibly live knwoing that you died like this. I just can't Ryoko..."
Ryoko closed her eyes as Tenchi spoke and felt her tears begin to fall from her eyes. Tenchi took that as his cue and lowered his head to kiss her. Ryoko had a slight intake of breath, but kissed him back. They wrapped their arms around each other, neither wanting to let each other go.
The emblem on Tenchi's forhead once again began to brighten, as well as Ryoko. (I figure she's half goddess, so why not right?...) Soon, the same brightness engulfed them once more, and they disappeared.....
//back in reality//
Tenchi was still lying on Ryoko's shoulder, the emblem still slightly glowing. He sat up and grabbed his forehead like he had just gotton over a head ache. Ryoko on the other hand was still lying there, looking the same as she did before. Her face solemn and peaceful.
But soon her skin began to change from it's pale, clammy look, back to it's healthy skin tone. Her eyes began to flutter open, but squint from the slight brightness of the lab next to her bed. She turned her head and tried to talk, "Tenchi?"
Tenchi looked down at the bed and saw Ryoko waking up. "Ryoko?" Tenchi sat her up and began looking over her to make sure he wasn't going crazy.
Ryoko looked at her surroundings and became confused. "Tenchi? W..What's going on? I thought that..."
"You're not the only one Ryoko."
Ryoko looked over at Washu and saw Mayuka in her arms. She reached out, indicating that she wanted to hold her. Washu, as well as everyone else. was still a little shocked, but handed her the baby. Ryoko held Mayuka close to her chest and began to rock her. Her tears welling up in her eyes. "Tenchi? I don't inderstand. I...I thought I was dead."
"You were."
Everyone lifted their heads as they heard someone speak. They saw a figure appear in front of them, a sad smile on her face.
"Achika?" Ryoko was a little more than confused, so Achika decided to explain.
"I know Ryoko. Strange isn't it. Just a little while ago I was telling you that you were dead, and here you are. Alive and well. I didn't mean to decive you Ryoko. But I had no choice. What I had told you in order to talk to Tenchi one last time was a way of coming back. But in order for it to work, Tenchi would have had to show his love for you. And if it was true, then this would of happened. Had it not, you would still be in the afterlife right now. You were givin a second chance Ryoko. No matter how many times you said you didn't deserve one, you still get it. I'm so sorry for not telling you the truth."
"But then, how are you able to be here?"
"With Tsumani's help. She chose me to be the one to lead you through this since Tenchi is my son. And I'm glac she let me, now I can see the men I love and say good-bye to them." She turned her attention to her son and Noboyuki, who was now standing next to Tenchi. "I've missed you two so much."
"M...Mom?" Tenchi could feel fresh tears begin to form in his eyes at the sight of his mother standing in front of him.
"Yes Tenchi, it's me. I'm so sorry I had to leave you like I did so many years ago."
"But why? Why did you?"
"Because Tenchi, I had to. I wouldn't have made it even if I had wanted to. I accepted my fate when I realized what it was. I didn't want to leave you two. But I had no coice. It was they way things had to be. I'm so sorry." Tenchi felt tears fall from his eyes as he just watched his mother. "Well, I need to be going. Tsunami only gave me so much time to be here. Dear Noboyuki, make sure you take good care of these two. And dear Tenchi, take care of your daughter, and your wife. Protect them and always love them......Well, I've got to go now. I love you both, as well as you Ryoko, my daughter. Take care of yourselves. Good-bye!"
~*~Tell me I was dreaming
That you didn't leave me here to cry
You didn't say you don't love me anymore
It was just my imagination telling lies
Oh, Tell me that you didn't say good-bye...~*~
And with that, Achika faded away. Tenchi, Noboyuki and Ryoko starring at the were she had just stood. Mayuka made a small noise, causing Ryoko to look down at her and smile. She began to rock again and hum a light melody, causing Mayuka to fall asleep. She then looked back at Tenchi, another smile on her face. Tenchi smiled back, tears still falling from his eyes and gave her a kiss.
"Ryoko layed her head on Tenchi's shoulder and began to get tired. "I'm so tired Tenchi..."
Tenchi smiled down at Ryoko as she slowly began to fall asleep on his shoulder. "Get some sleep Ryoko. You need it."
Ryoko shock her head in agreement and imediately fell asleep. Tenchi layed her back down on the bed, placing Mayuka on the side of her. He kissed his daughter's and Ryoko forehead's and whispered, "Good night."
//4 months later//
Tenchi sat on the porch, keeping him and his daughter warm from the cold. He looked out at the scenery in front of him, waiting for someone to arrive. He finally saw a figure coming towards the house and smiled. As the figure came closer, it smiled back, seeing Tenchi and Mayuka waiting for him.
"Howdy stranger!" greeted Ryoko as she reached the porch. "Long time no see."
"Howdy your self."
Ryoko walked up to Tenchi and her daughter and gave Tenchi a kiss. "Isn't it a little cold for you two to be out here?"
"Naw, we're just fine. Aren't we My?" Tenchi bouced Mayuka lightly making her giggle. "See?"
Ryoko smiled and wrapped her arms around Tenchi's neck, making sure not to squish My. "I've missed you two."
"We've missed you."
Ryoko smiled again. "Why don't we go in were it's warmer, shall we?"
"Sure!"
So they walked back inside and were greeted by their friends, or should I say family. So now here they all were. A complete family, all with the ones they love.
Achika smiled as she watched the happy couple live their lives. They had their daughter, and they had each other. She knew that they's always be together, through life or seath, they would always find a way to be with one another. She vowed to be their protector in the after world, not caring what it took. As long as the family she knew was still alive...and happy.
~*~Don't tell me...that you didn't say..........Good-bye!~*~
~*~ End ~*~
A.N. (I know, corny ending there. It really sucked!...hehe! :} )So, what did you all think? Like? Sorry I put you all in suspense in the last chapter. But I had it long enough, so I figured I would end it there. But here was the next chapter. Last chapter to be precise. But like I said earlier, I have a sequel that I typed out so long ago, and I want to get it out. K? So, should I put up the sequel or what? Tell me what you think! Thanx for readin! Ja 4 now everyone! Review plz!