Author's Note: Thank for any reviews that I've received : ) ! Ummm... I'm here with the second chapter... and I've put the votes together... in some...weird way... er... anyhow, read on to find out what happens next, and most importantly, ENJOY! Ah yes, I've changed the name of the fic and taken out the song stuff, because it really doesn't fit with the plot any more. ^^**
Disclaimer: Again, I don't own Tenchi Muyo!. It is a copyright to it's rightful creators. Okay? Okay.
==Misunderstood? *chapter 2*==
A cold, damp washcloth woke Ryoko up with a start. Sitting up, she scanned the area. It was a large room, probably a one-room apartment, with a kitchen, a living room, and a bedroom divided in the space. Rain punched against the large window in the living room, blurring the normally wonderful view of the city. Throwing the white, cotton bed sheets off of her, Ryoko placed her feet on the plush, navy carpet. She started to stand, but a voice shocked her, sending her immediately back to the warm, comfortable matress.
"Stay in bed! You need a lot of rest!"
A female rushed from the kitchen stove over to Ryoko. She gently put her hand on Ryoko's shoulder, and sent her back to the feather-filled pillows. The woman was maybe 20 or so, 3 years older than Ryoko's "Earth-age". Her wavy, ash-blonde hair fell to her shoulders, and her topaz eyes were full with energy. Peach-skinned and a freckle-face, the woman was rather tall. She had all the perfect curves, and a smile that made Ryoko feel safe within her home.
"You looked pretty worn out when I found you in the city. What's your name?" The woman sat down on the edge of the bed besides Ryoko.
"Ryoko... who are you?"
"Satomi Katsura. Hey, do you like pizza?"
"Pizza? Definitely!"
Satomi got to her feet and walked over to the kitchen stove. She grabbed the handle of a pot as Ryoko watched curiously. With the movement of her wrist and hand, Satomi let a thick liquid fall into a trash can.
"Soup. Well, now it's garbage." She laughed and continued speaking. "I'm trying to learn to cook, but with my luck, that could take some time."
Ryoko grinned. 'Cooking reminds me of Sasami. She could cook really good. But I guess it's just memories now. I have to start a new life.'
The former space pirate sprung out of bed and stretched. "Thanks, but I really don't need to stay in bed any more. I'm feeling great!" She twirled around and took a deep breath. Abruptly, she paused. "I guess I should be going though. I don't want to bother you or any-"
"No! Please stay. I love company. It's so boring around here alone, and if you're looking for a job, I'd be glad to help you! But then again, you probably already have a family to return to..." Satomi sighed and grabbed a portable telephone.
"Family? I don't have that anymore."
"Did you have one before?"
"That's the past and I'm looking for a better future, so if it's okay, then I'll stay with you. At least I'm wanted here." Ryoko scowled as she thought about how Tenchi always told her to go away when she hugged him or wanted to help him.
"Really?" The blonde-headed girl brightened up and grinned. "Then I'll order a pizza. I'll pay-- we'll celebrate your moving in here!"
"Great!"
Satomi called a local pizza place and ordered two large pizzas. In the mean time, Ryoko observed the apartment more closely. It was a very large room, with windows overall. There were two double beds at one end of the room, and dresser drawers besides them. The beds were decked with blue flower-printed sheets and white pillows. At the other end of the room were a few couches. Two couches were long and curved, boxing up an area for a living room. The third couch was smaller, and sat besides a large window that wrapped around the side of the building. A television rested upon a dark brown, wooden shelf which was filled with DVD movies, tapes, and snacks. A gray rug with navy blue Japanese writing sat covered the whole living room floor. A table with the same color as the shelf was placed in the middle of the area, and on top of it was a vase with black and blue roses. In the center of the room, was a small kitchen that was placed along the right wall. It was black marble with blue cabinets. A door besides the kitchen led into a large bathroom with a bath tub, a shower, two sinks, and a balcony. Ryoko stared with admiration at the home of Satomi. It was on the 12th story, so there was a great view looking over the city.
She gazed outside as tiny cars zoomed around on the streets and miniature people rushed in and out of different shops. Sighing, Ryoko looked past the city into the horizon. The sun was setting, and the sky looked like a painting of pink, purple, and orange. The pirate girl felt numb for a second, but as someone tapped on her shoulder, she awoke from the eerie feeling.
Ryoko spun around and smiled as Satomi opened her mouth.
"I ordered the pizza. It should come in a half hour. Until it comes, hey, why don't we have like a make-over or something? I guess it's kind of childish but..."
"Sure!" Ryoko gave a thumbs up, signaling that she was all for the idea.
"Great!"
"But I don't have any extra clothes... or make-up."
"No problem, I can lend you some of my stuff." Satomi grinned and turned on a small silver radio that stood on the kitchen cabinet. "All You Wanted" by Michelle Branch was playing. The tall blonde headed to the end of the room where the so-called bedroom stood, and pulled some clothes out of her dresser drawer.
"Here!" Satomi threw Ryoko a pair of flares and a black tanktop that cut off right before the belly button. Ryoko caught the bundle of clothes and went into the bathroom to change. When she came out, dressed in her new outfit, she noticed Satomi wore the same thing.
The blonde giggled. "You can keep it. I have it in double."
"Th-Thanks..."
"Now for the make-over!"
Satomi grabbed a bag full of cosmetics, rushed over to a small area besides the living room, and plopped down on the plush carpet. She poured the contents of the bag all over the floor, revealing lipstick and eye shadow of every color, blue and black mascara, blush, hair accessories, and nail polish.
"Shall we start with the nails... let's say, black with blue moons and stars?"
"Can you do that?" Ryoko looked wide-eyed. She loved trying out different cosmetics, but when it came to nail polish, she always ended up screwing her nails up.
"Yup! Watch..."
Satomi grabbed Ryoko's hands and painted every nail black without getting one bit on her nails. She waited for them to dry, then with a toothpick drew mini stars and moons on the black surface. To finish it off, she applied nail protector.
"Perfect!"
Ryoko stared at her nails in awe and smiled. "It looks great!"
Satomi nodded and did her own nails. Afterwards the two girls applied lipstick, blush, eye shadow, and mascara on each other's faces. They giggled with every mistake, and at the end they gazed in the mirror.
"Hey, we look pretty damn good." Ryoko gave two thumbs up in the mirror. Satomi nodded as the doorbell rung. She pulled Ryoko with her to the door.
"We'll give the pizza guy a little surprise."
She opened the door to reveal an 18-year-old guy with dark brown hair and green eyes. He balanced two pizzas on one hand and a wallet in the other. As soon as he saw the two girls he began to stutter.
"Er... H-Hello. Here's y-y-your pi-pizza." The guy tried to smile, but the attempt just ended in a weird-looking half smile.
"Thank you Mr. Pizza Man." Satomi blinked her eyes seductively. Ryoko took the pizzas and kissed him on the cheek. "We won't forget your service."
The brown-headed male turned tomato red and backed away. Satomi walked up to him and placed the costs in his hand.
"I never forget to pay."
The pizza guy looked wide-eyed and rushed down the steps, leaving a laughing Satomi and Ryoko with two delicious cheese and pepperoni pizzas.
They dug into the pizza, and within 15 minutes all the food was gone. The two girls lounged on the couches and watched a comedy.
'It'll be better now... yes, my future is full of hope.' Ryoko thought, smiling.
+Meanwhile at the Masaki household...+
Tenchi paced around the house, thoughts about Ryoko stuck in his mind.
'If only she knew... did she even see? Of course she saw...' Tenchi thought back and forth about the missing Ryoko. Of course it was his fault for kissing Ayeka. He didn't have to, but he wanted to. Ayeka had told him that she was leaving for Jurai that night with Sasami. She wanted to taste his lips just one time before she went. He couldn't say no, but he didn't have to say yes either. Now Ayeka was gone, Sasami was gone, and the worst-- Ryoko was gone. Washu was still there, but busy as ever, and Mihoshi and Kiyone had too much work for the Galaxy Police to do. Tenchi really did have feelings for Ryoko, he just never had the courage to say it, and now it was too late to explain, too late to declare his love.
Tenchi plunged down on the couch and stared at the ceiling. He let out a long sigh of worry.
"I have to look for her."
He rushed to his room, packed his bags, and left the house.
All without a word.
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Tee hee hee... I have a pretty good plan of what's going to happen... but that, I'm not going to say = ) All imformation that I'll give is that it's a mix of the reviewers' ideas. Oh yeah, and the whole Ayeka leaving for Jurai thing will be explained too! Thanks for any reviews and help given! ~Sami a.k.a. PynkStarlyte
Disclaimer: Again, I don't own Tenchi Muyo!. It is a copyright to it's rightful creators. Okay? Okay.
==Misunderstood? *chapter 2*==
A cold, damp washcloth woke Ryoko up with a start. Sitting up, she scanned the area. It was a large room, probably a one-room apartment, with a kitchen, a living room, and a bedroom divided in the space. Rain punched against the large window in the living room, blurring the normally wonderful view of the city. Throwing the white, cotton bed sheets off of her, Ryoko placed her feet on the plush, navy carpet. She started to stand, but a voice shocked her, sending her immediately back to the warm, comfortable matress.
"Stay in bed! You need a lot of rest!"
A female rushed from the kitchen stove over to Ryoko. She gently put her hand on Ryoko's shoulder, and sent her back to the feather-filled pillows. The woman was maybe 20 or so, 3 years older than Ryoko's "Earth-age". Her wavy, ash-blonde hair fell to her shoulders, and her topaz eyes were full with energy. Peach-skinned and a freckle-face, the woman was rather tall. She had all the perfect curves, and a smile that made Ryoko feel safe within her home.
"You looked pretty worn out when I found you in the city. What's your name?" The woman sat down on the edge of the bed besides Ryoko.
"Ryoko... who are you?"
"Satomi Katsura. Hey, do you like pizza?"
"Pizza? Definitely!"
Satomi got to her feet and walked over to the kitchen stove. She grabbed the handle of a pot as Ryoko watched curiously. With the movement of her wrist and hand, Satomi let a thick liquid fall into a trash can.
"Soup. Well, now it's garbage." She laughed and continued speaking. "I'm trying to learn to cook, but with my luck, that could take some time."
Ryoko grinned. 'Cooking reminds me of Sasami. She could cook really good. But I guess it's just memories now. I have to start a new life.'
The former space pirate sprung out of bed and stretched. "Thanks, but I really don't need to stay in bed any more. I'm feeling great!" She twirled around and took a deep breath. Abruptly, she paused. "I guess I should be going though. I don't want to bother you or any-"
"No! Please stay. I love company. It's so boring around here alone, and if you're looking for a job, I'd be glad to help you! But then again, you probably already have a family to return to..." Satomi sighed and grabbed a portable telephone.
"Family? I don't have that anymore."
"Did you have one before?"
"That's the past and I'm looking for a better future, so if it's okay, then I'll stay with you. At least I'm wanted here." Ryoko scowled as she thought about how Tenchi always told her to go away when she hugged him or wanted to help him.
"Really?" The blonde-headed girl brightened up and grinned. "Then I'll order a pizza. I'll pay-- we'll celebrate your moving in here!"
"Great!"
Satomi called a local pizza place and ordered two large pizzas. In the mean time, Ryoko observed the apartment more closely. It was a very large room, with windows overall. There were two double beds at one end of the room, and dresser drawers besides them. The beds were decked with blue flower-printed sheets and white pillows. At the other end of the room were a few couches. Two couches were long and curved, boxing up an area for a living room. The third couch was smaller, and sat besides a large window that wrapped around the side of the building. A television rested upon a dark brown, wooden shelf which was filled with DVD movies, tapes, and snacks. A gray rug with navy blue Japanese writing sat covered the whole living room floor. A table with the same color as the shelf was placed in the middle of the area, and on top of it was a vase with black and blue roses. In the center of the room, was a small kitchen that was placed along the right wall. It was black marble with blue cabinets. A door besides the kitchen led into a large bathroom with a bath tub, a shower, two sinks, and a balcony. Ryoko stared with admiration at the home of Satomi. It was on the 12th story, so there was a great view looking over the city.
She gazed outside as tiny cars zoomed around on the streets and miniature people rushed in and out of different shops. Sighing, Ryoko looked past the city into the horizon. The sun was setting, and the sky looked like a painting of pink, purple, and orange. The pirate girl felt numb for a second, but as someone tapped on her shoulder, she awoke from the eerie feeling.
Ryoko spun around and smiled as Satomi opened her mouth.
"I ordered the pizza. It should come in a half hour. Until it comes, hey, why don't we have like a make-over or something? I guess it's kind of childish but..."
"Sure!" Ryoko gave a thumbs up, signaling that she was all for the idea.
"Great!"
"But I don't have any extra clothes... or make-up."
"No problem, I can lend you some of my stuff." Satomi grinned and turned on a small silver radio that stood on the kitchen cabinet. "All You Wanted" by Michelle Branch was playing. The tall blonde headed to the end of the room where the so-called bedroom stood, and pulled some clothes out of her dresser drawer.
"Here!" Satomi threw Ryoko a pair of flares and a black tanktop that cut off right before the belly button. Ryoko caught the bundle of clothes and went into the bathroom to change. When she came out, dressed in her new outfit, she noticed Satomi wore the same thing.
The blonde giggled. "You can keep it. I have it in double."
"Th-Thanks..."
"Now for the make-over!"
Satomi grabbed a bag full of cosmetics, rushed over to a small area besides the living room, and plopped down on the plush carpet. She poured the contents of the bag all over the floor, revealing lipstick and eye shadow of every color, blue and black mascara, blush, hair accessories, and nail polish.
"Shall we start with the nails... let's say, black with blue moons and stars?"
"Can you do that?" Ryoko looked wide-eyed. She loved trying out different cosmetics, but when it came to nail polish, she always ended up screwing her nails up.
"Yup! Watch..."
Satomi grabbed Ryoko's hands and painted every nail black without getting one bit on her nails. She waited for them to dry, then with a toothpick drew mini stars and moons on the black surface. To finish it off, she applied nail protector.
"Perfect!"
Ryoko stared at her nails in awe and smiled. "It looks great!"
Satomi nodded and did her own nails. Afterwards the two girls applied lipstick, blush, eye shadow, and mascara on each other's faces. They giggled with every mistake, and at the end they gazed in the mirror.
"Hey, we look pretty damn good." Ryoko gave two thumbs up in the mirror. Satomi nodded as the doorbell rung. She pulled Ryoko with her to the door.
"We'll give the pizza guy a little surprise."
She opened the door to reveal an 18-year-old guy with dark brown hair and green eyes. He balanced two pizzas on one hand and a wallet in the other. As soon as he saw the two girls he began to stutter.
"Er... H-Hello. Here's y-y-your pi-pizza." The guy tried to smile, but the attempt just ended in a weird-looking half smile.
"Thank you Mr. Pizza Man." Satomi blinked her eyes seductively. Ryoko took the pizzas and kissed him on the cheek. "We won't forget your service."
The brown-headed male turned tomato red and backed away. Satomi walked up to him and placed the costs in his hand.
"I never forget to pay."
The pizza guy looked wide-eyed and rushed down the steps, leaving a laughing Satomi and Ryoko with two delicious cheese and pepperoni pizzas.
They dug into the pizza, and within 15 minutes all the food was gone. The two girls lounged on the couches and watched a comedy.
'It'll be better now... yes, my future is full of hope.' Ryoko thought, smiling.
+Meanwhile at the Masaki household...+
Tenchi paced around the house, thoughts about Ryoko stuck in his mind.
'If only she knew... did she even see? Of course she saw...' Tenchi thought back and forth about the missing Ryoko. Of course it was his fault for kissing Ayeka. He didn't have to, but he wanted to. Ayeka had told him that she was leaving for Jurai that night with Sasami. She wanted to taste his lips just one time before she went. He couldn't say no, but he didn't have to say yes either. Now Ayeka was gone, Sasami was gone, and the worst-- Ryoko was gone. Washu was still there, but busy as ever, and Mihoshi and Kiyone had too much work for the Galaxy Police to do. Tenchi really did have feelings for Ryoko, he just never had the courage to say it, and now it was too late to explain, too late to declare his love.
Tenchi plunged down on the couch and stared at the ceiling. He let out a long sigh of worry.
"I have to look for her."
He rushed to his room, packed his bags, and left the house.
All without a word.
********
Tee hee hee... I have a pretty good plan of what's going to happen... but that, I'm not going to say = ) All imformation that I'll give is that it's a mix of the reviewers' ideas. Oh yeah, and the whole Ayeka leaving for Jurai thing will be explained too! Thanks for any reviews and help given! ~Sami a.k.a. PynkStarlyte
