Author's note: Hm, lots of mixed reactions to the last two chapters. I hope everyone took them with a grain of salt, and I hoped nobody enjoyed them too much. I don't usually write yuri, and if I do, I try to keep things tasteful (you have to admit, things could have gone much further than what I put down). For those who are expecting an Ayeoko (heeheehee, I invented a name scrunch!), you may be disappointed. My pity goes out to the person who stopped reading just because of the way the relationship seemed to go. Now they'll never know if our heroines get rescued--or if they get Tenchi! Don't anybody tell them either! Oh, and thanks to everyone who sent in a vote. Keep them coming, especially after those last two chapters!
Until Then
Diary of Ayeka, Tigress of Ayeoko Island
Tenth of May, Year 1
The unexpected has happened. Ryoko and I were… shall I say, "close" recently. It was… definitely a strange new experience, one which--I will admit--I did enjoy. Though I never believed I would be engaging in these activities, I am not as distressed over them as I thought I would have been. We have been growing very close over the past year, and a lot of our defenses are being lowered. We respect each other now--we even love each other now. Whether or not I'll become romantically involved with that woman is uncertain. I'm sure Lord Tenchi would like it!
Sincerely, Ayeka
----------
Diary of Ayeka, Tigress of Ayeoko Island
Twentieth of May, Year 1
We're well into a strange but enjoyable relationship. I find it rather nice that we seem to be more like friends than lovers, and I hope we keep it up. Though I love Ryoko dearly, a part of me still can't quite see myself "with" her. Maybe I'll talk to her sometime later today. Right now, we're just enjoying each other's company.
With love, Ayeka
----------
Princess Ryoko's diary
I had to wrestle Ayeka for today's date (it's the last day of May)
Yeah, we wrestled, like a bunch of sisters. All the sexual innuendos in the world couldn't dismiss the fact (there goes HER influence again) that we're more like two sisters than two lovers. I wonder how she'd react if I offered to… hehehehehe!
Well, she probably wouldn't think I was serious. Has she ever known me to take anything seriously? Okay, so there were these certain times, but come on! I can't stay somber forever! I gotta be FREE!! …I gotta love that chick. She has the same desires for freedom as I do. If she were a guy, I'd be all over her. ;o) Just imagine! Princess Ryoko with two guys! (shivers) I'm so naughty!!
Lots of kisses, Princess Ryoko
----------
Diary of Tigress Ayeka
July 18th
After a long discussion, Ryoko and I have agreed to remain good friends rather than the romantic pairing we were turning out to be. Even at our most playful, we just felt too awkward around each other. Perhaps our gender has something to do with it. I know it's not because we're so close.
This thing called "love" is very confusing. I'm learning a lot from my experience with Ryoko, things I would never have known back at Jurai or even at the Masaki house. I have learned… oh, too much to tell. I can guarantee that the snappy, bossy side of me is long gone; compassionate Ayeka is here to stay!
I will miss those times we shared together--though as friends, I really don't think there's a reason to be so forlorn. After all, we practically did the same things as a couple as we did when we were just friends. So maybe this arrangement will work out after all.
Love, Ayeka
----------
Princess Ryoko's diary
August 1st (Ayeka's so sweet!)
Well, I finally figured out what Ayeka's reaction would be to an offer of "you know". My head still hurts from the bashing she gave it, and my ears are ringing even now. I can't help but love that adorable little witch. There's something about seeing her infuriated that makes me feel comfortable. I dunno, maybe I'm a verbal masochist, but I wouldn't have her any other way. And yeah, she's right, we're better off friends. She was SUCH a lousy kisser that it's not even funny. When I see Tenchi again, the first thing I'm gonna do (if Ayeka doesn't beat me) is give him a big kiss, right on the mouth! Whoo! Shivers!
Anxious, P. Ryoko
----------
Princess Ryoko's diary
November 14th
It's getting cold again. Ayeka and I are now much more open about sleeping together. She's so cute when she's asleep. Apparently, she no longer has any problems with cuddling up next to me on these frosty nights. How sweet! Don't get any ideas, though--we're like sisters here. Ugh, if she was a guy, though… (gets dizzy) We'd never leave the bed! Hahahahaha!
Seriously, though, if we don't use the blankets and the warmth of each other's bodies, we might get real cold real fast. Ayeka will be a beautiful woman no matter what, but I certainly don't want to see her lying next to me all frozen stiff the next morning. I can't stand to see her suffer.
Chilly (I'd kill for a bowl of hot chili right about now), Ryoko
----------
Diary of Ayeka
December 26th
Ryoko and I finished off the crates of wine we found so long ago, and spent the rest of the night in the worst hangover imaginable. At least we were too drunk to screw (that was the wine talking). Can't see straight, headache.
Miserable, Ayeka
----------
Diary of Ayeka
February 14th, Valentine's day
For one day, we retrogressed back to our romantic stage. It was awful! I didn't know what to do or how to act! It's sad (in a pathetic way) how we cannot seem to hold a love interest between us. True, it is nice on occasion to have such feelings for my companion, but for father's sake! I wouldn't want to feel that way forever! We're MUCH better as friends, Ryoko and I, though sometimes one of us will be naughty and steal a kiss. I admit that it's usually me that does it. I'm such a sicko.
Crazy, Ayeka
----------
Ayeka's diary
April 1st
I finally realized the true meaning of bliss today, and for the first time in a long while, I really felt whole. Ryoko and I finally came to terms with our feelings, and agreed to consummate these emotions in a display of physical love. The experience was so utterly wonderful that my vision becomes blurry just thinking about it. I never thought we would have gone to such depths as we did, yet as we slowly crossed more and more forbidden lines, I found myself wanting more and more still. The bright glowing look on her dear sweet face, the compassionate gaze in her gorgeous eyes, the way her mouth curled up into an innocent and happy smile… Oh, paradise. My only regret is that we did not do this sooner.
…April Fool's!
Hahahahahahaha!!!
Sincerely, Ayeka
----------
Diary of Princess Ayeka, Tigress of Ayeoko Island
May 3rd, Year 2
One more year has passed, and although I fear we shall never get off this island, I do not believe it matters anymore. Whether or not we shall ever be rescued is unimportant. I realize now, perhaps a bit too late, that I do not need so much to live on, only the love and care of my dear soul mate Ryoko. I do not care so much about returning home anymore, because while we may be here forever, it really does not matter. After all, we have each other, and that's all I need.
I still await our rescue, and Ryoko has joined me several times in praying for help. My love increases every time I watch her pray with me, and I feel we have grown closer as friends than many other married couples. We may still be rescued, though I doubt it, so I cannot give up hope completely. We'll just have to keep on living until that day arrives.
Until then,
Ayeka, Tigress of Ayeoko Island
Closing comments: Believe it or not, I was originally planning on making this the final chapter. Yes, you read right--this was going to be the very last one out there. But after careful consideration, and after hearing an endless stream of requests, I have decided to extend the story a little more (I actually considered this long ago). Because of the many people who voted, I am finally going to have the girls rescued in the next chapter! Yes!! The day has finally come! But… how will they be rescued? And by whom? Keep sending in your opinions and keep reading to find out!