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A.N. I know, I knwo, I did it again. I made up another story even though I already have so many I need to finish. But I had the idea and I needed to get it out of my head. Even though I'm pretty sure that this isn't going to be a one chapter story. But all well. Btw, b/4 you read on, just to let you all know in this story Ayeka is nice to Ryoko and they'll be getting along really well in here. Ok...just thought you'd all like to know that there's OCC in here like crazy. Newhoz....read on now if you like.....
'...thoughts...'
"...talking..."
(...me talking...)
...link...
~*~...song lyrics~*~
::...other things needed to know...::
Unheard Love
Ryoko was in her room, crying all alone with no one to comfort her. So many questions in her mind. She felt as though he didn't even care for her. 'Only if I knew what to do from here...' Her thoughts traveled back to little while ago.....
//flashback//
"Ummmm, maybe.....maybe it goes here!" ::BOOM:: "Oops!.....Great now I sound like Mihoshi..." "Ryoko!" "I'm sorry, really Washu!" "Oh! I know. But why'd you do that?" "I just figured I'd help fix this thing for you or something. That's all." "::sigh:: It's alright Ryoko. Just next time, ask me for a little help if you can't figure it out. Alright?" "Ok..." Washu smiled at her daughter. "Listen Ryoko, why don't you go relax somewhere. You've been working really hard lately." "Alright, call me if you need something." "Alright Ryoko."
So Ryoko walked out of the lab, leaving her mother with the mess. "I hope I didn't get her to angry..." she said as she exited through the door.
It has been a few weeks since Ryoko had finally let Washu in her life as her mother. Washu was greatful for at least that. Slowly but surely Ryoko was finally accepting Washu as her mother, but didn't want to change things to dramtically between them in one fell swoop. That was just too much at one time. So they both agreed to take it slow and begin this mother daughter thing all over again. Like nothing had happened. But it wasn't has easy as it sounded for Ryoko at the beginning. Could you blame her though? Having no mother to help you throughout practically all your life tends to do that to ya. Then all out of no where you have someone saying that she is your mother almost scares you. But Ryoko had finally come to the fact that Washu was her mother and she had to except it rather she liked it or not.
But back to the subject at hand.....Ryoko was walking around the house, waiting for something to do, she didn't care what at this point. She walked into the kitchen and saw Sasami begin dinner. "Hey Sasami," she called out as she walked in. "Oh, hey Ryoko. What's up?" "Nothing really. I was just wondering if you wanted any help with dinner or something?" "Sure, can you cook at all?" "Yeah, a little." "Alright then. Can you chop some vegetables, then put it all in the pot over there?" "Yea sure. No problem." So Ryoko did what she was told and continued to stir it until Sasami told her that it was ready. "Ok, now what?" "Oh, just go ahead and put it out on the table. Make sure to put something under it so the table doesn't slowly burn." "Ok, that sounds easy enough." So she again did what she was told and put it out on the table with something under it. Sasami followed behind her to place out the other food that they had made. "I'll go get the plates." "Alright Ryoko. I'll be right back, I need to get everyone for dinner.." "Alright."
~*~I could hardly believe it when I heard the news today
I had to come and get it straight from you
They said you were leaving, someone swept your heart away
From the look upon your face I see it's true
So tell me all about it, tell me 'bout the plans you're makin'
Then tell me one thing more before I go~*~
Ryoko walked into the kitchen, grabbing the plates and what ever else needed. And as she walked out of the kitchen, she saw that almost everyone was there for dinner. Only ones missing were Tenchi and Sasami. But what she didn't see was the little cabbit running infront of her, making her trip and dropping all the dishes at the same time. When she looked around her, she saw that the dishes had broken. She looked behind her at the little cabbit looking around her then walk away slowly hoping not to get hurt. Ryoko shock her head and began to pick up the dishes, with everyone else helping of course.
Just as Ryoko stood up with most of the broken dishes in her hand she heard someone yell out. "What the hell happened here?!?" Ryoko dropped what she had in her hands as she heard the anger in Tenchi's voice. She bent back down and picked up the dishes all over again. And as she was picking them up, she asid quietly, "I tripped and dropped the dishes...." She purposely left out everything about Ryo-oki, not wanting her to get in trouble any more than she was going to. "What?!?" "Look Tenchi, it was an accident..." began Kiyone but was interrupted by Ryoko. "Tenchi it's not like I did it on purpose. I was just a little clumsy, that's all. It was an accident. You dont..." "What? Don't have to worry about it?!" Ryoko was a little shocked by hos harshness, but stayed silent so Tenchi could continue. "Look Ryoko, with you these days, nothing seems to be accidental anymore. Don't you see Ryoko, you're a clust and most likely always will be! If you keep this up, I'll...I'll... Oh, I don''t even know anymore! Why don't you just quit while you're ahead?! You're hopeless!...." Tenchi cut himself off as she finally realized what he was saying.
Tenchi stayed silent for a few seconds, then decided to speak again, except as an appology. "I'm so sorry Ryoko. I didn't realize what I was saying. I was just..." "Don't bother Tenchi..." Ryoko cut him off, her eyes looking down at the floor. "You're right ya know. Nothing seems to be accidental with me anymore. I'm nothing more than a clust. I'm just a clumsy fool who shouldn't have even bothered with this.....But I'm still sorry. This was an accident. Even a demon like me can make mistakes you know. Not everyone's perfect..." She looked up at Tenchi, straight into his eyes. "I truely am sorry Tenchi. I didn't mean it. I guess I'm just to big of a clust huh?.....I can see when I've done something really wrong. I'm not blind. I guess I should just leave. Everything would be a lot better for everyone and everything here if I was gone." Ryoko looked down once again and continued to speak. "I'll be leaving tomorrow. I don't want to cause anymore trouble for anyone here. So if you'll excuse me, I have to get ready to leave. Good-bye Tenchi..." Tears were streaming down her face as she began to walk away to her room. "Ryoko wait..." But she ignored him and walked straight to her room. Her tears falling freely down her face. She walked into the room, closed the door behind and just fell on the bed crying.
//end of flash back//
So now here she was. Still lying in her bed, her knees against her chest. Lonely tears still falling from her eyes. She didn't want to be alone, but she didn't want to have to go back downstairs and face Tenchi once again. So she just layed there, hoping that someone would come so she wouldn't have to be alone anymore.
//downstairs//
As everyone watched this all happen, sorrow was upon all of their faces. "Ryoko..." whispered Ayeka so quietly that no one heard her. She watched Ryoko walk upstairs, ignoring the calls from Tenchi. She turned to Sasami and said, "Sasami, can you and the other's plz clean this up? I'm going to go see if Ryoko's ok." "Alright." So as the girls started to clean up the broke dishes up, Ayeka began to walk in the direction of Ryoko's room. "Ayeka?" Ayeka turned to Tenchi. "Yes, what is it Lord Tenchi?" "Tell her...tell her I'm sorry. And that I didn't mean what I said. That I was just angry today. That's all. Could you do that for me?" "Yes, I will. But I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't believe it Lord Tenchi. Now I believe you have a few things to take care of before you go to Yosho's again tonite. So if you'll excuse me." ayeka turned around, ignoring the grief-stricken look upon Tenchi's face.
~*~Tell me how am I supposed to live without you
Now that I've been lovin' you so long
How am I supposed to live without you
And how am I supposed to carry on
When all that I've been livin' for is gone~*~
//back in Ryoko's room//
Ryoko heard a light knock on her door, but ignored it, bot wanting to speak. She heard her door open quietly and heard Ayeka's soft, concered voice calling out to her. "Ryoko?" Ayeka looked over at Ryoko and her face changed from sadness to grief. She walked up to Ryoko, sat on the bed bext to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. Ryoko jumped slightly at the contact. She turned around and looked at Ayeka. Fresh tears started to form in her eyes. "Does he hate me that much Ayeka?" Ayeka sighed sadly and sat Ryoko up and held her. Ryoko didn't reject to this and instead cried on Ayeka's shoulder. "Ryoko, I have a message from Tenchi. I don't know if you want to hear it right about now, but I promised to tell you. Tenchi says that he's truely sorry. He never meant anything that he had said to you. He was just angry at something else. I guess he just couldn't help but snap. He truely is sorry if that means anything Ryoko."
Ryoko was silent for a couple of minutes, as though trying to figure out something to say. "I'm still leaving Ayeka," she finally said. "But why?" "Because, I know that if I stay here, I'll just cause more trouble for everyone here. And I'm not about to do that again." "Ryoko, look at me." Ryoko lifted her head and looked Ayeka straight in the eyes. "You're serious, aren't you?" Ryoko shock her head yes and silently waited for an answer. "Well, I suppose I can't stop you in that in huh?.....Look Ryoko, I'm going home tomorrow. I wasn't going to tell anyone, except Sasami. You are more than welcome to come with me if you like." "Really?" "Yes..." "But what about..." "Don't worry about my parents and Aunty Misaki. And besides, I'm pretty sure mom and aunty will understand. And they'll make father understand one way or another. So, what do you say?" Ryoko thought for a couple of seconds, contemplating if she should or not. "Alright, I'll go with." Ayeka smiled at her fiend and gave her another hug. "Would you like me to help you pack?" "Sure."
So they stared packing Ryoko's things. Then they went to Ayeka's room and packed her things. When they were done, they put it all in Ryoko's room and stayed in there for the rest of the night. Sasami eventually came up with some food for both of them and was happy to see that Ryoko was ok. But when she saw all of Ayeka's things in Ryoko's room, she questioned about it. "Ayeka, why are all of your things in here?" "I was wondering when you'd ask about that. Tomorrow, after breakfast, Ryoko and I are leaving. We're going back home." "But why? Do I have to go back with you? I like it here. I..." "Whoa, calm down kiddo. You can stay here if you like. We already talked about that. Wa...Mom and everyone else will take care of you. We'll just make sure to schedule visits so we can see you." "Really? You mean I can stay?" "Yes." "Yeah! Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!" She ran up to Ayeka and gave her a hug. Then did the same for Ryoko. "Oh, Sasami?" "Yes Ayeka?" "Don't tell anyone about us leaving. We'll tell everyone tomorrow before breakfast. Alright?" "Okay. Good-night you guys!" "Good-night!" they both called out as Sasami exited Ryoko's room.
~*~Didn't come here for cryin', didn't come here to break down
It's just a dream of mine is comin' to an end
How can I blame you when I built my world around
The hope that one day we'd be so much more than friends
And I don't wanna know the price I'm gonna pay for dreamin'
I need you now, it's more than I can take~*~
Once they were sure she was gone, they began to talk silently with one another again. "So, what do you think they'll all say about this?" asked Ryoko and she took a sip of the tea Sasami gave to them. "I don't know. Let's see...Kiyone will be happy to know that we're getting along, but will miss us while we're gone. Mihoshi will cry her eyes out. Sasami will be sad, but happy for us. Washu will miss us both, but you more because you're her daughter. I wouldn't be to surprised if she cried. Yosho and Noboyuki will be proud of us, wish us luck and of course will miss us. And Tenchi...I figure he will miss us both. And be will be sad to see us go. But I just don't know anymore. Tell you the truth, I don't think he was ever going to really choose." "So, I wasn't the only one who had that feeling..." They both looked down, the floor becoming rather interesting to both of them at that point. "I guess we'll just have to see tomorrow." "I suppose you're right." They smiled at each other and changed the subject.
They talked all night. Niether really tired. They were both excited about going back to Jurai. And they both figured they could get some sleep on the trip there.
//Next morning, 15 b/4 b/fast//
"So, how are we going to tell them?" asked Ryoko as they both waited for everyone to come to breakfast. "I don't know. Just go with the flow I guess," replied Ayeka. "You're beginning to sound like me Princess." "That's because I've been hanging around you too long." "And that's a bad thing?" They both laughed lightly, enjoying their friendly conversation.
Everyone finally came down, Tenchi was the last to arrive. And as he saw Ryoko sitting at the table, sadness creeped across his face again. He slowly walked to the table and took a seat next to Sasami.
Once they were sure that everyone was ready to hear what they were about to say, Ayeka began to talk. "Excuse me everyone. But I have an announcement to make." "What is it?" asked Kiyone. "Well, I'm not sure how to say or how to explain any of this, so I might as well just come out and say it. Yesterday Ryoko said she was going to leave.." Tenchi's face changed from sadness to worry as the thought of Ryoko leaving. "...Well, instead of her going alone, I'm going with her." Now Tenchi was really sad. Two of his best friends were leaving. He didn't know what to say to this and instead just listened to the rest of what Ayeka was saying. "Her and I will be leaving shortly after breakfast." "Where to?" asked Washu as sadness now creep itself upon her face as well. "To Jurai. We don't know if we'll ever come back to stay, but we'll visit ever chance we get. We'll make sure of it."
~*~Tell me how am I supposed to live without you
Now that I've been lovin' you so long
How am I supposed to live without you
And how am I supposed to carry on
When all that I've been livin' for is gone~*~
Now everyone was asking questions, too many to answer at once. And as they were all talking, Tenchi couldn't say a word. He just kept repeating in his head, 'She's leaving.....She's leaving.....She's leaving....ect,ect,ect.' He finally couldn't take it anymore. He stood up and walked out of the room and upstairs to his. Ryoko watched him leave, her eyes never leaving him from the moment the conversation started. She looked at everyone else and listened to all the questions being asked to her and Ayeka. She whispered to Ayeka and Ayeka shook her head. So Ryoko stood up and began to walk to Tenchi's room. No one really noticed except for Washu, who wanted to cry from hearing the sad news of her daughter leaving.
Ryoko walked to Tenchi's door and hesitated. But she gathered her courage and slowly opened the door, not bothering to knock. She found Tenchi sitting at his desk, looking at a picture of everyone he had takin before leaving for Tokyo a year earlier. "Tenchi?..." she called out quietly. Tenchi turned in his chair and faced Ryoko. Tears threatened to fall from his eyes, but he refused to let them fall. They just looked at each other. It felt like years to both of them. Ryoko then snapped out of it and closed the door behind her.
She slowly walked to his bed and took a seat there. She didn't know what to say. 'What am I going to say to him at all?' she asked herself as she starred at the floor. And just as she was about to speak, Tenchi spoke first. "Why Ryoko?" "Why what?" "Why are you leaving? Was it because of what I said last night? Is it because of me?" Ryoko stood up and walked to Tenchi, then kneeled in front of him. "No Tenchi, it'snot because of you. I guess you could say it's from what you said to me last night. And what I said. Look Tenchi, I know that I cause a lot of trouble and that I don't help out around here most of the time. And so here's my chance to make up for it. Ayeka offered for me to go with her back to Jurai. And I took the invitation. And I'm not about to back out of it now. Do you understand Tenchi?" "And what if I said I don't want you to go?" "Oh Tenchi," she placed a hand on his cheek. "I figured you'd say that, but I made up my mind. Funaho and Misaki know we're coming. Ayeka called yesterday after everyone had gone to bed. Even you couldn't stop me from making this choice Tenchi. I'm sorry.....Well, I suppose I should get ready to leave. I'll see you later Tenchi. Bye for now."
~*~And I don't wanna know the price I'm gonna pay for dreamin'
Now that your dream has come true
Tell me how am I supposed to live without you
Now that I've been loving you so long
How am I supposed to live without you
And how am I supposed to carry on
All that I've been livin' for is gone~*~
So Ryoko stood up and walked to the door. And just before she walked out she looked back at Tenchi. She saw a single tear slide down his cheek. She held in her own tears and walked out. Losing her appitite, she slowly walked to her room and began to get ready. Ayeka walked in just in time to help her with the dress. And as Ryoko looked at herself in the mirror, her tears began to fall from her eyes once again. Ayeka noticed this and hugged her friend. "It's all right Ryoko. I promise, you'll see him again," Ayeka said soothingly. Ryoko sniffed the rest of her tears back and looked at Ayeka. "Thank you Ayeka." "Any time." Ryoko then began to help Ayeka with her dress and soon enough it was time to leave.
Ayeka, Ryoko, Washu, Tenchi, Sasami, Mihoshi, Yosho, Kiyone, Noboyuki and Ryo-oki were all outside saying their good-byes. Washu took Ryoko aside so she could talk to her alone. "Are you sure about this my little Ryoko?" she asked trying her best to hold back her tears. "Yea, I'm sure. I've made up my mind and I'm not about to back out. I've already promised myself that. Although this was easier to plan out than to actually do." "I understand. Just make sure to call me, write me, I don't really care. And I want you to visit me everyonce in awhile, alirght?" "Yea, of-course! Why wouldn't I?" Washu looked at her daughter and began to cry. She changed into her adult form and pulled Ryoko in for a hug. Ryoko began to cry again, this time for her mom. "I'll miss you and I love you...mom." Washu hugged her daughter tighter as she heard the words she's wanted to for so long. "I love you too, ly little Ryoko." She then let go of her and looked back at the group. She saw Tenchi watching them and smiled knowingly. "I think someone's looking for you." "Huh?" Ryoko looked in the same direction as Washu and noticed Tenchi watching them both. She and her mom walked back to the group. Ryoko headed for Tenchi, finally ready to say her last good-bye.
"Hello Ryoko," said Tenchi sadly and Ryoko stood in front of him. "Hello Tenchi. What's up?" "Nothing much. Here," Tenchi handed an envelope to Ryoko (I know, another letter, but I love writing letters inmy stories. don't ask....). Ryoko took it and looked at Tenchi. "I want you to read sometime after you get to space. I know it doesn't seem like much, but it was the best I could do right now." "It's alright. I wasn't expecting to get anything anyway. I'll make sure to do that." Ryoko heard Ayeka call out for her as she was about to say good-bye. "Well, I supoose you have to leave huh?" "Yea, time to go." "Well good-bye then Ryoko." "Good-bye Tenchi." She placed her hand on his cheek and leaned in to kiss his lips. "Remember this for me Tenchi, that I will always love you and miss you.....Good-bye."
~*~Without you, after I've been lovin' you so long
How am I supposed to live without you
And how am I supposed to carry on
When all that I've been ... [fade out]~*~
She then walked away before she cried again. But Tenchi let another tear fall as he watched his best friend leave him behind. 'Now what am I suppose to do without her?' He watched Ryoko and Ayeka enter Ryu-oh and watched the large ship float away into space. He felt as though his life had been shattered into a million pieces. And now he felt all alone. He slowly walked back into the house and to his room. He grabbed the picture frame off his desk and looked at it. All he wanted to do was sit in his room and be alone for a little while to sort everything out.
A.N. Ok, there's chapter one. I liked the song and I thought it fit pretty good with this chapter. So what did you guys think anyway? Did it suck, need work, liked it, or think it's cool? 1, 2, 3, or 4? Tell me what you think. Review plz! Thanx! Ja 4 now!
Oh, and sorry for the mistakes. Spell check still isn't working yet.... -_- I hate it when that hapens......
A.N. I know, I knwo, I did it again. I made up another story even though I already have so many I need to finish. But I had the idea and I needed to get it out of my head. Even though I'm pretty sure that this isn't going to be a one chapter story. But all well. Btw, b/4 you read on, just to let you all know in this story Ayeka is nice to Ryoko and they'll be getting along really well in here. Ok...just thought you'd all like to know that there's OCC in here like crazy. Newhoz....read on now if you like.....
'...thoughts...'
"...talking..."
(...me talking...)
...link...
~*~...song lyrics~*~
::...other things needed to know...::
Unheard Love
Ryoko was in her room, crying all alone with no one to comfort her. So many questions in her mind. She felt as though he didn't even care for her. 'Only if I knew what to do from here...' Her thoughts traveled back to little while ago.....
//flashback//
"Ummmm, maybe.....maybe it goes here!" ::BOOM:: "Oops!.....Great now I sound like Mihoshi..." "Ryoko!" "I'm sorry, really Washu!" "Oh! I know. But why'd you do that?" "I just figured I'd help fix this thing for you or something. That's all." "::sigh:: It's alright Ryoko. Just next time, ask me for a little help if you can't figure it out. Alright?" "Ok..." Washu smiled at her daughter. "Listen Ryoko, why don't you go relax somewhere. You've been working really hard lately." "Alright, call me if you need something." "Alright Ryoko."
So Ryoko walked out of the lab, leaving her mother with the mess. "I hope I didn't get her to angry..." she said as she exited through the door.
It has been a few weeks since Ryoko had finally let Washu in her life as her mother. Washu was greatful for at least that. Slowly but surely Ryoko was finally accepting Washu as her mother, but didn't want to change things to dramtically between them in one fell swoop. That was just too much at one time. So they both agreed to take it slow and begin this mother daughter thing all over again. Like nothing had happened. But it wasn't has easy as it sounded for Ryoko at the beginning. Could you blame her though? Having no mother to help you throughout practically all your life tends to do that to ya. Then all out of no where you have someone saying that she is your mother almost scares you. But Ryoko had finally come to the fact that Washu was her mother and she had to except it rather she liked it or not.
But back to the subject at hand.....Ryoko was walking around the house, waiting for something to do, she didn't care what at this point. She walked into the kitchen and saw Sasami begin dinner. "Hey Sasami," she called out as she walked in. "Oh, hey Ryoko. What's up?" "Nothing really. I was just wondering if you wanted any help with dinner or something?" "Sure, can you cook at all?" "Yeah, a little." "Alright then. Can you chop some vegetables, then put it all in the pot over there?" "Yea sure. No problem." So Ryoko did what she was told and continued to stir it until Sasami told her that it was ready. "Ok, now what?" "Oh, just go ahead and put it out on the table. Make sure to put something under it so the table doesn't slowly burn." "Ok, that sounds easy enough." So she again did what she was told and put it out on the table with something under it. Sasami followed behind her to place out the other food that they had made. "I'll go get the plates." "Alright Ryoko. I'll be right back, I need to get everyone for dinner.." "Alright."
~*~I could hardly believe it when I heard the news today
I had to come and get it straight from you
They said you were leaving, someone swept your heart away
From the look upon your face I see it's true
So tell me all about it, tell me 'bout the plans you're makin'
Then tell me one thing more before I go~*~
Ryoko walked into the kitchen, grabbing the plates and what ever else needed. And as she walked out of the kitchen, she saw that almost everyone was there for dinner. Only ones missing were Tenchi and Sasami. But what she didn't see was the little cabbit running infront of her, making her trip and dropping all the dishes at the same time. When she looked around her, she saw that the dishes had broken. She looked behind her at the little cabbit looking around her then walk away slowly hoping not to get hurt. Ryoko shock her head and began to pick up the dishes, with everyone else helping of course.
Just as Ryoko stood up with most of the broken dishes in her hand she heard someone yell out. "What the hell happened here?!?" Ryoko dropped what she had in her hands as she heard the anger in Tenchi's voice. She bent back down and picked up the dishes all over again. And as she was picking them up, she asid quietly, "I tripped and dropped the dishes...." She purposely left out everything about Ryo-oki, not wanting her to get in trouble any more than she was going to. "What?!?" "Look Tenchi, it was an accident..." began Kiyone but was interrupted by Ryoko. "Tenchi it's not like I did it on purpose. I was just a little clumsy, that's all. It was an accident. You dont..." "What? Don't have to worry about it?!" Ryoko was a little shocked by hos harshness, but stayed silent so Tenchi could continue. "Look Ryoko, with you these days, nothing seems to be accidental anymore. Don't you see Ryoko, you're a clust and most likely always will be! If you keep this up, I'll...I'll... Oh, I don''t even know anymore! Why don't you just quit while you're ahead?! You're hopeless!...." Tenchi cut himself off as she finally realized what he was saying.
Tenchi stayed silent for a few seconds, then decided to speak again, except as an appology. "I'm so sorry Ryoko. I didn't realize what I was saying. I was just..." "Don't bother Tenchi..." Ryoko cut him off, her eyes looking down at the floor. "You're right ya know. Nothing seems to be accidental with me anymore. I'm nothing more than a clust. I'm just a clumsy fool who shouldn't have even bothered with this.....But I'm still sorry. This was an accident. Even a demon like me can make mistakes you know. Not everyone's perfect..." She looked up at Tenchi, straight into his eyes. "I truely am sorry Tenchi. I didn't mean it. I guess I'm just to big of a clust huh?.....I can see when I've done something really wrong. I'm not blind. I guess I should just leave. Everything would be a lot better for everyone and everything here if I was gone." Ryoko looked down once again and continued to speak. "I'll be leaving tomorrow. I don't want to cause anymore trouble for anyone here. So if you'll excuse me, I have to get ready to leave. Good-bye Tenchi..." Tears were streaming down her face as she began to walk away to her room. "Ryoko wait..." But she ignored him and walked straight to her room. Her tears falling freely down her face. She walked into the room, closed the door behind and just fell on the bed crying.
//end of flash back//
So now here she was. Still lying in her bed, her knees against her chest. Lonely tears still falling from her eyes. She didn't want to be alone, but she didn't want to have to go back downstairs and face Tenchi once again. So she just layed there, hoping that someone would come so she wouldn't have to be alone anymore.
//downstairs//
As everyone watched this all happen, sorrow was upon all of their faces. "Ryoko..." whispered Ayeka so quietly that no one heard her. She watched Ryoko walk upstairs, ignoring the calls from Tenchi. She turned to Sasami and said, "Sasami, can you and the other's plz clean this up? I'm going to go see if Ryoko's ok." "Alright." So as the girls started to clean up the broke dishes up, Ayeka began to walk in the direction of Ryoko's room. "Ayeka?" Ayeka turned to Tenchi. "Yes, what is it Lord Tenchi?" "Tell her...tell her I'm sorry. And that I didn't mean what I said. That I was just angry today. That's all. Could you do that for me?" "Yes, I will. But I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't believe it Lord Tenchi. Now I believe you have a few things to take care of before you go to Yosho's again tonite. So if you'll excuse me." ayeka turned around, ignoring the grief-stricken look upon Tenchi's face.
~*~Tell me how am I supposed to live without you
Now that I've been lovin' you so long
How am I supposed to live without you
And how am I supposed to carry on
When all that I've been livin' for is gone~*~
//back in Ryoko's room//
Ryoko heard a light knock on her door, but ignored it, bot wanting to speak. She heard her door open quietly and heard Ayeka's soft, concered voice calling out to her. "Ryoko?" Ayeka looked over at Ryoko and her face changed from sadness to grief. She walked up to Ryoko, sat on the bed bext to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. Ryoko jumped slightly at the contact. She turned around and looked at Ayeka. Fresh tears started to form in her eyes. "Does he hate me that much Ayeka?" Ayeka sighed sadly and sat Ryoko up and held her. Ryoko didn't reject to this and instead cried on Ayeka's shoulder. "Ryoko, I have a message from Tenchi. I don't know if you want to hear it right about now, but I promised to tell you. Tenchi says that he's truely sorry. He never meant anything that he had said to you. He was just angry at something else. I guess he just couldn't help but snap. He truely is sorry if that means anything Ryoko."
Ryoko was silent for a couple of minutes, as though trying to figure out something to say. "I'm still leaving Ayeka," she finally said. "But why?" "Because, I know that if I stay here, I'll just cause more trouble for everyone here. And I'm not about to do that again." "Ryoko, look at me." Ryoko lifted her head and looked Ayeka straight in the eyes. "You're serious, aren't you?" Ryoko shock her head yes and silently waited for an answer. "Well, I suppose I can't stop you in that in huh?.....Look Ryoko, I'm going home tomorrow. I wasn't going to tell anyone, except Sasami. You are more than welcome to come with me if you like." "Really?" "Yes..." "But what about..." "Don't worry about my parents and Aunty Misaki. And besides, I'm pretty sure mom and aunty will understand. And they'll make father understand one way or another. So, what do you say?" Ryoko thought for a couple of seconds, contemplating if she should or not. "Alright, I'll go with." Ayeka smiled at her fiend and gave her another hug. "Would you like me to help you pack?" "Sure."
So they stared packing Ryoko's things. Then they went to Ayeka's room and packed her things. When they were done, they put it all in Ryoko's room and stayed in there for the rest of the night. Sasami eventually came up with some food for both of them and was happy to see that Ryoko was ok. But when she saw all of Ayeka's things in Ryoko's room, she questioned about it. "Ayeka, why are all of your things in here?" "I was wondering when you'd ask about that. Tomorrow, after breakfast, Ryoko and I are leaving. We're going back home." "But why? Do I have to go back with you? I like it here. I..." "Whoa, calm down kiddo. You can stay here if you like. We already talked about that. Wa...Mom and everyone else will take care of you. We'll just make sure to schedule visits so we can see you." "Really? You mean I can stay?" "Yes." "Yeah! Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!" She ran up to Ayeka and gave her a hug. Then did the same for Ryoko. "Oh, Sasami?" "Yes Ayeka?" "Don't tell anyone about us leaving. We'll tell everyone tomorrow before breakfast. Alright?" "Okay. Good-night you guys!" "Good-night!" they both called out as Sasami exited Ryoko's room.
~*~Didn't come here for cryin', didn't come here to break down
It's just a dream of mine is comin' to an end
How can I blame you when I built my world around
The hope that one day we'd be so much more than friends
And I don't wanna know the price I'm gonna pay for dreamin'
I need you now, it's more than I can take~*~
Once they were sure she was gone, they began to talk silently with one another again. "So, what do you think they'll all say about this?" asked Ryoko and she took a sip of the tea Sasami gave to them. "I don't know. Let's see...Kiyone will be happy to know that we're getting along, but will miss us while we're gone. Mihoshi will cry her eyes out. Sasami will be sad, but happy for us. Washu will miss us both, but you more because you're her daughter. I wouldn't be to surprised if she cried. Yosho and Noboyuki will be proud of us, wish us luck and of course will miss us. And Tenchi...I figure he will miss us both. And be will be sad to see us go. But I just don't know anymore. Tell you the truth, I don't think he was ever going to really choose." "So, I wasn't the only one who had that feeling..." They both looked down, the floor becoming rather interesting to both of them at that point. "I guess we'll just have to see tomorrow." "I suppose you're right." They smiled at each other and changed the subject.
They talked all night. Niether really tired. They were both excited about going back to Jurai. And they both figured they could get some sleep on the trip there.
//Next morning, 15 b/4 b/fast//
"So, how are we going to tell them?" asked Ryoko as they both waited for everyone to come to breakfast. "I don't know. Just go with the flow I guess," replied Ayeka. "You're beginning to sound like me Princess." "That's because I've been hanging around you too long." "And that's a bad thing?" They both laughed lightly, enjoying their friendly conversation.
Everyone finally came down, Tenchi was the last to arrive. And as he saw Ryoko sitting at the table, sadness creeped across his face again. He slowly walked to the table and took a seat next to Sasami.
Once they were sure that everyone was ready to hear what they were about to say, Ayeka began to talk. "Excuse me everyone. But I have an announcement to make." "What is it?" asked Kiyone. "Well, I'm not sure how to say or how to explain any of this, so I might as well just come out and say it. Yesterday Ryoko said she was going to leave.." Tenchi's face changed from sadness to worry as the thought of Ryoko leaving. "...Well, instead of her going alone, I'm going with her." Now Tenchi was really sad. Two of his best friends were leaving. He didn't know what to say to this and instead just listened to the rest of what Ayeka was saying. "Her and I will be leaving shortly after breakfast." "Where to?" asked Washu as sadness now creep itself upon her face as well. "To Jurai. We don't know if we'll ever come back to stay, but we'll visit ever chance we get. We'll make sure of it."
~*~Tell me how am I supposed to live without you
Now that I've been lovin' you so long
How am I supposed to live without you
And how am I supposed to carry on
When all that I've been livin' for is gone~*~
Now everyone was asking questions, too many to answer at once. And as they were all talking, Tenchi couldn't say a word. He just kept repeating in his head, 'She's leaving.....She's leaving.....She's leaving....ect,ect,ect.' He finally couldn't take it anymore. He stood up and walked out of the room and upstairs to his. Ryoko watched him leave, her eyes never leaving him from the moment the conversation started. She looked at everyone else and listened to all the questions being asked to her and Ayeka. She whispered to Ayeka and Ayeka shook her head. So Ryoko stood up and began to walk to Tenchi's room. No one really noticed except for Washu, who wanted to cry from hearing the sad news of her daughter leaving.
Ryoko walked to Tenchi's door and hesitated. But she gathered her courage and slowly opened the door, not bothering to knock. She found Tenchi sitting at his desk, looking at a picture of everyone he had takin before leaving for Tokyo a year earlier. "Tenchi?..." she called out quietly. Tenchi turned in his chair and faced Ryoko. Tears threatened to fall from his eyes, but he refused to let them fall. They just looked at each other. It felt like years to both of them. Ryoko then snapped out of it and closed the door behind her.
She slowly walked to his bed and took a seat there. She didn't know what to say. 'What am I going to say to him at all?' she asked herself as she starred at the floor. And just as she was about to speak, Tenchi spoke first. "Why Ryoko?" "Why what?" "Why are you leaving? Was it because of what I said last night? Is it because of me?" Ryoko stood up and walked to Tenchi, then kneeled in front of him. "No Tenchi, it'snot because of you. I guess you could say it's from what you said to me last night. And what I said. Look Tenchi, I know that I cause a lot of trouble and that I don't help out around here most of the time. And so here's my chance to make up for it. Ayeka offered for me to go with her back to Jurai. And I took the invitation. And I'm not about to back out of it now. Do you understand Tenchi?" "And what if I said I don't want you to go?" "Oh Tenchi," she placed a hand on his cheek. "I figured you'd say that, but I made up my mind. Funaho and Misaki know we're coming. Ayeka called yesterday after everyone had gone to bed. Even you couldn't stop me from making this choice Tenchi. I'm sorry.....Well, I suppose I should get ready to leave. I'll see you later Tenchi. Bye for now."
~*~And I don't wanna know the price I'm gonna pay for dreamin'
Now that your dream has come true
Tell me how am I supposed to live without you
Now that I've been loving you so long
How am I supposed to live without you
And how am I supposed to carry on
All that I've been livin' for is gone~*~
So Ryoko stood up and walked to the door. And just before she walked out she looked back at Tenchi. She saw a single tear slide down his cheek. She held in her own tears and walked out. Losing her appitite, she slowly walked to her room and began to get ready. Ayeka walked in just in time to help her with the dress. And as Ryoko looked at herself in the mirror, her tears began to fall from her eyes once again. Ayeka noticed this and hugged her friend. "It's all right Ryoko. I promise, you'll see him again," Ayeka said soothingly. Ryoko sniffed the rest of her tears back and looked at Ayeka. "Thank you Ayeka." "Any time." Ryoko then began to help Ayeka with her dress and soon enough it was time to leave.
Ayeka, Ryoko, Washu, Tenchi, Sasami, Mihoshi, Yosho, Kiyone, Noboyuki and Ryo-oki were all outside saying their good-byes. Washu took Ryoko aside so she could talk to her alone. "Are you sure about this my little Ryoko?" she asked trying her best to hold back her tears. "Yea, I'm sure. I've made up my mind and I'm not about to back out. I've already promised myself that. Although this was easier to plan out than to actually do." "I understand. Just make sure to call me, write me, I don't really care. And I want you to visit me everyonce in awhile, alirght?" "Yea, of-course! Why wouldn't I?" Washu looked at her daughter and began to cry. She changed into her adult form and pulled Ryoko in for a hug. Ryoko began to cry again, this time for her mom. "I'll miss you and I love you...mom." Washu hugged her daughter tighter as she heard the words she's wanted to for so long. "I love you too, ly little Ryoko." She then let go of her and looked back at the group. She saw Tenchi watching them and smiled knowingly. "I think someone's looking for you." "Huh?" Ryoko looked in the same direction as Washu and noticed Tenchi watching them both. She and her mom walked back to the group. Ryoko headed for Tenchi, finally ready to say her last good-bye.
"Hello Ryoko," said Tenchi sadly and Ryoko stood in front of him. "Hello Tenchi. What's up?" "Nothing much. Here," Tenchi handed an envelope to Ryoko (I know, another letter, but I love writing letters inmy stories. don't ask....). Ryoko took it and looked at Tenchi. "I want you to read sometime after you get to space. I know it doesn't seem like much, but it was the best I could do right now." "It's alright. I wasn't expecting to get anything anyway. I'll make sure to do that." Ryoko heard Ayeka call out for her as she was about to say good-bye. "Well, I supoose you have to leave huh?" "Yea, time to go." "Well good-bye then Ryoko." "Good-bye Tenchi." She placed her hand on his cheek and leaned in to kiss his lips. "Remember this for me Tenchi, that I will always love you and miss you.....Good-bye."
~*~Without you, after I've been lovin' you so long
How am I supposed to live without you
And how am I supposed to carry on
When all that I've been ... [fade out]~*~
She then walked away before she cried again. But Tenchi let another tear fall as he watched his best friend leave him behind. 'Now what am I suppose to do without her?' He watched Ryoko and Ayeka enter Ryu-oh and watched the large ship float away into space. He felt as though his life had been shattered into a million pieces. And now he felt all alone. He slowly walked back into the house and to his room. He grabbed the picture frame off his desk and looked at it. All he wanted to do was sit in his room and be alone for a little while to sort everything out.
A.N. Ok, there's chapter one. I liked the song and I thought it fit pretty good with this chapter. So what did you guys think anyway? Did it suck, need work, liked it, or think it's cool? 1, 2, 3, or 4? Tell me what you think. Review plz! Thanx! Ja 4 now!
Oh, and sorry for the mistakes. Spell check still isn't working yet.... -_- I hate it when that hapens......