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Unheard Love
Ryoko watched through the ship's bridge as the earth shrunk from her sight. She could feel her tears once again try and fight their way out. But she allowed only one to fall, not wanting anymore tto excape from her eyes then what already had. Ayeka watched the earth as well as it began to disappear. When it was no longer in her eye's range, she looked over at Ryoko and saw the sadness in her eyes. She pitied her friend terribly. She noticed there was something clutched in Ryoko's hand and questioned about it.
"Hey Ryoko, what it that you have there?"
Ryoko looked at the princess then at her hand and understood what Ayeka meant. "Oh, it's just something Tenchi gave me before we left. He wanted me to look at it once we got to outer space."
"Well, why don't you look at it now. We are in outer space now."
Ryoko looked at the princess and shook her head yes. She opened the envelope (haha! another letter! I love writing letters in my stories;don't ask, don't know why, just do....). "It's a note. But why would Tenchi write a note to me?"
"Well, why don't you read it and find out."
"Alright, would you like to hear it?"
"Only if you want me too."
"Ok, here it goes then........Dear Ryoko, If you are reading this, that means you left, just like you said you would. Even though I tried with all my might, you still manged to slip away. But either way, I should've known I couldn't you. That was a little inevitable. First I guess I'd like to say this. Tell Ayeka that I said bye and I hope she has fun seeing her family again. I'm glad she's going home to see them. But remember Ayeka, you have to visit everyone once in a while. Especially your sister." Ryoko looked up at AYeka and smiled.
"And secondly, I'd like to say this Ryoko. I'm sorry. I should've never yelled at you for the dishes. And I probably, most likely should've let you explain what happened. That was wrong of me to say everything that I did. And truely sorry."
Ryoko could fell her tears fight their way from her eyes again, but continued to read. "I'm figuring you left because of me. And if that's true, I don't blame you there. I was stupid yesterday and I should have never done what I did."
Ryoko swallowed down her tears as she coninued to read. "Ryoko, I truely do love you. I love everyone one of you girls here. I wish I could say that I'll choose the person I love more, but it's not that easy. And I'm pretty sure you know that. And you should know that no matter what would happen I...I...would always...always love you just the...just the same." Ryoko couldn't hold back anymore as she let her tears finally fall.
Ayeka took the letter from Ryoko and read the rest of the note for her. "Look, what I'm trying to say Ryoko is that someday, I know who I will love, just not now. And I know how much you and Ayeka will want an answer from me someday. And I promise the moment I know, I'll tell both of you.
Well, there isn't much more I could possibly say right now without breaking down in tears or something. So I suppose I'll stop for now. I will miss you Ryoko..and Ayeka...terribly. And I can't wait until the moment you come home. And just remember that while you're gone and you need someone to talk to besides Ayeka, I'll be here. And you know that. Try not to forget us Ryoko. We'll all miss you both. And remember to write to us or something. We'd like to hear how you guys are doing. Ja ne! Hope to hear from you guys soon. Love your's truely, Tenchi."
Ayeka finished the note and looked at her friend with sad eyes. Ryoko had tears fall rapidly from her eyes. She knew it was kind of stupid just to cry because of a note, but it was from Tenchi. Just leaving the man she loves was hard enough as it was. And not here was Ayeka. Wathcing her friend cry. She hugged her friend, holding back tears of her own.
"It'll all be alright Ryoko," she whispered soothingly. "We will see him again. We'll go back there as soon as you wish, I promise."
Ryoko cried lightly now on Ayeka's shoulder, listening to her words. "Thanks Ayeka. I needed someone to say that."
"Anytime Ryoko. Why don't you go get some sleep. It will be a while before we get to Jurai."
"Alright. Just show me the way."
Ayeka smiled and lead Ryoko to a room with a full sized bed for her to lay on. She thanked Ayeka as she left the room. She took another look around and proceeded to the bed to lay down. Right now she needed to sleep from her exhustion of no sleep and crying. So she layed down, nto caring that the blankets didn't cover her, and fell into a deep sleep. Dreaming of her prince, who she knew would miss very much.
//3 days later//
The days had slowly passed and Tenchi still was saddened from the departure of his friends. Although he never showed it in front of the others, they al knew that truth. That when he was locked in his room, his depression kicked in and his life seemed to have turned up side down. He would look at his picture of Ryoko and Ayeka and would let a few tears fall, but nothing more. Then he would lay down andtry to sleep.
But tonite was different. Tonite he refused to sleep at all and just stare at the picture. And when he didn't do that, he would write in his note pad. His feelings one could say. A way to deminish the sadness that always seemed to never disappear. And that night he would always ask the same questions to himself. 'Why am I always sad about this? I mean, they left and all. But I should try to be happy for both of them right? SO why won't the sadness go away?' And when Tenchi was done he, he got up and left, planning to take a walk in the moonlight.
As Tenchi began walking down the stairs, he didn't see Sasami peeking through her doorway. She looked straight at Tenchi as he walked down the stairs slowly. As though trying not to wake anyone in the house. She sighed sadly and closed the door behind her. She walked to the window and looked at the stars, searching for a specific one. When she found it, she said as though only meant for it to hear, "Please come back soon." She sighed once again as she took one last look at the stars, then layed back down to get more sleep.
As Tenchi walked outside and off the porch, he too looked up at the stars. He walked to the lake located in from ot the house and sat close to it. He leaned back to get a good look at the stars. He stayed that way until the sun began to rise. He took a deep sigh and stood up. He walked back in the house before anyone would wake up and back to his room. He close the door silently behind him and sat back down at his desk, writing more in his note book until breakfast.
After Tenchi's door closed behind him, Sasami came out of her room, fully clothed by now. Sasami got up earlier and checked on Tenchi in his room. When she noticed he wasn't there, she walked to the front door and looked by the beach. She found him sitting by the lake, just looking at the night sky. She felt sadness for him rush through her body as she just stood there watching him. She didn't leave until he stood up and headed back to the house. She then ran back upstairs and got dressed. And now here she was, just looking at his door, wondering if she should go talk to him. She decided against it, deciding to let Tenchi be alone for the rest of the morning. So instead she walked downstairs to the kitchen, dieciding since she was up, might as wel make breakfast early.
//2 weeks later//
Ryoko and Ayeka would soon be to Jurai and Ryoko was a nervous reck. She didn't know if Jurai would except her at all. she didn't know what to do at all.
"Ryoko, calm down. Everything will be alright!" began Ayeka as she watched her friend pace back and forth.
"How can I calm down Ayeka? I'm going to a planet that I almost distroyed, not knowing if any of them will even except me at all..."
"Ryoko, mother and Aunty Funaho know you are coming and are taking care of the small things for us like we asked them too. We'll take care of everything else when we get there."
"I know, I know. But how the heck am I going to even make it into the palace without trying to get captured?"
"Hummmm, good point." Ayeka walked to a nearby closet and took something out. "Here, wear this."
Ryoko took it and gave a funny look at Ayeka. "Two questions. One, why? And two, what is it?"
"It's a cloak. It has a hood. So you can just put that on and cover your face with the hood of it. No one will know who you are except me, mother, and Aunty Funaho. And who ever else they had to tell. No one else. I promise that no one will know who you are until we tell them. Alright?"
Ryoko sighed and agreed. So she put it on and covered her head. She took a deep breath as she and Ayeka walked onto the bridge of the ship where Azaka and Kamadake were.
"How much more time till we get there?" asked Ayeka as she walked in.
"About 10 minutes princess," answered Azaka.
"Good. Azaka Kamadake, make sure we land safely. We need to take care of something. Call us when we land."
"Yes ma'am!"
Ayeka and Ryoko walked out and into Ryoko's to finish the last things of packing. When they had finished, Kamadake called for them. As the were teleported out of the ship, Ryoko could feel butterflies in her stomach. They were greeted by Ayeka's father, mother and aunt. Azusa walked up to her and gave her a large hug. Same with her mother and aunty. Azusa looked over at Ryoko and asked Ayeka about her.
"Ayeka, who is this person here you brought with you. And where is your sister?"
'Thank Tsunami he didn't regonize me.' said Ryoko and she let herslef breath again.
"Oh, father, I'd like you to meet a good friend of mine. She doesn't want me to give anyone her name yet. She says she'll tell later."
"Is she some sort of criminal or something?"
"Oh no father. Not at all. She just doesn't want anyone to know for reasons unknown to anyone. She's one of those secretive ppl."
"I see." Azusa looked one last time at her, but deiciding against going any further. "Where is your sister then?"
"Oh, she's still on earth. She wanted to stay longer with everyone. You know her. But I'm sure she's come home one of these days."
Azusa shock his head yes and began to walk back inside saying there was something he needed to take care of. Misaki and Funaho walked up to Ryoko and Ayeka and smiled, ginving them both another hug.
"I'm figuring everything went fine with the landing?" aske Funaho as she looked at Ayeka.
"Yes, just fine."
"And how are you doing my dear?" she said turning her attention back to Ryoko.
"I'm fine ma'am. Just a little nervous."
"I bet you are," chimmed in Misaki. "But don't worry, everything will be fine. We promise."
Ryoko shock her head yes in response.
"Well now," began Funaho, breaking their silence. "Why don't we all go in. We'll take your things to Ayeka's room for the time being. Do you two mind if you share a room for tonite while we finish your's?"
"No, not at all," they bother said as they slowy began walking into the palace.
Ryoko could feel her stomach churning again as their steps got closer to the palace. Ayeka noticed this and took her hand in her's in reassurance. Ryoko looked up at her and smiled under the hood. Ayeka saw none the less and smiled back. Ryoko felt a little more comfortable now that Ayeka was helping her. She was glad that they had become friends again. Cause now she had another person to look up to in her life.....
//1 1/2 months later//
Ryoko was now living in the palace. Living a peaceful life. Azusa wasn't to happy when he founf out who Ryoko really was, but eventually got over it. With the help of his wives threat anyway. ( :-} ) But now Azusa had gotton use to her being around and was actually beginning to like her like a daughter he never had. He would have Ryoko and Ayeka take care of meets for him when he couldn't take care of one. And the ppl of Jurai didn't consider her a monster anymore since they saw the true side of her. (I know, I know, I'm not maing any of this the way you would all expect, but think of who you're talking too?...)
So here was Ryoko, living the life she's always wanted, a peaceful one. She would be around everyone who she now considered more of her family, even Azusa. She was always nice yo the servents at the palace and considered them all good friends. She couldn't be happier.
Today was a little different for her. Azusa had called for her to the throne room. And as she entered, she saw Azusa talking to his general. He saw Ryoko walk in and excused him. The general did as he was told and began to leave. As he walked by Ryoko and gave a bow. Ryoko bowed her head back as she walked towards Azusa. Azusa smiled and gave a quick hug to Ryoko (I know, really strange, but get over it....).
"Was is it you wanted Azusa?" asked Ryoko as she took a seat next to Azusa who sat down already.
"Well, first of all, I'm glad to hear that you're finally quiting with the 'your Magesty.'" Ryoko snickered a little. "Secondly, this came for you." Azusa handed a package to Ryoko.
Ryoko looked at it curiously and asked, "When did you get it?"
"Just today. Your mother Washu sent it. She said for no one to look at it but you."
Ryoko looked at the package and smiled. "Thank you Azusa." She got up from her seat, bowed, and walked out and straight to her room. When she got there she noticed Ayeka waiting for her. "Oh, hey Ayeka!" she greeted as she set the package on the table by the balcony doors.
"Hey Ryoko.....What's that?"
"What, this?....Juat something that was sent to me by mom. It just came in today."
"Would you like me to leave then?"
"Oh no. Stay. I'll have someone bring some tea for us." So Ryoko summoned someone to bring them tea and shortly after Ayeka and Ryoko began talking.
"So Ryoko, aren't you going to open that?"
"I guess I should huh?...I wonder what it is anyway."
Ryoko opened the paclage carefully. When she opened it she found a small notebook with a short note attached to the front. It read,
Dear Ryoko,
As you know Washu sent this to you as a favor for me. I figured I'd have you read this. It's just things I've written since you and Ayeka have left. We all hope that you're doing good. And would like to hear from you two soon. We miss you both. Well, enjoy!
Your's Truely, Tenchi
Ryoko smiled lightly as she read Tenchi's small note.
"What's the note say?" asked Ayeka.
Ryoko gave the small note to Ayeka who read it and smiled. Ryoko brushed her finger's on the front cover as if it were something fragile.
"I haven't seen you smile like that in a while Ryoko," said Ayeka as she watched Ryoko.
Ryoko's smiled grew as she began talking to Ayeka. "I guess I'm just happy to hear from him again. Know what I mean?"
Ayeka smiled back. "Well, I'm pretty sure you would love to start reading that, so why don't we go to the dinning room and eat dinner. What do you say?"
"Sure." Ryoko placed the book down and stood up. "Race ya!" she yelled out as she ran out of the room.
"Hey, no far!" Ayeka called out as she chased after Ryoko.
//That night//
Ryoko lay on the bed, Tenchi's notebook in her hands. Her fingers brushed the cover once more before opening it. Ryoko read the back of the cover and smiled again as she read the words. Which read.....
Hey Ryoko, if you're reading this, that means that you actually will read something that I just wrote whenever I was alone. Whoa! Who would've thought. Well anyway, I hope you enjoy what you're about to read. And remember, we had better hear from you two sooner or later. We really do miss you. Well, hope to hear from you soon. Ja for now!......Tenchi
Ryoko took a deep breath and begn reading the first page.
~Entry 1
Well, this is day three of Ryoko and Ayeka leaving. And to tell you the truth, I truely miss them. Especially Ryoko. She's not there to freak me out every morning as she floats above my bed. She's not here to seduce and begin fights with Ayeka. She's not even here to just be here. You know, like to talk to or something. Or just to have someone be here so you're not alone. I mean sure, it's the same with Ayeka too. But Ryoko always seemed different to me. I know, it sounds strange. What could possibly be different between two girls besides their personality? Right? Well, it's not like that.
You see, with Ryoko, it feels as though she's watched over me all my life. Like she was always there. Like when I was a baby. She almost seemed like she was my guardian angel somehow. Or when my mother died. I know I felt someone there to comfort me. And when I compare, it reminds me a lot like her. Around me she would always act different. Her true self. Not the Ryoko everyone knew as the demon and distroyer. When in actuality, she's nothing like that. She's like every other person. Sweet, caring, outragious. Always risking her life to make sure no one gets hurt. Especially if it's because of her.
And as for Ayeka, she has her own qualities too. She's kind-hearted, sweet, and like Ryoko will always look out for the other. She would always be there whenever something might have gone wrong. Always managed to cheer a person up. Even Ryoko. She's great company and is wonderful to talk to if you need to get something off your chest.
It's strange to think that ppl could be in love with the same person as the other. And that's what Ryoko and Ayeka were like. They both claimed to love me. And somehow, I believe them. I mean sure, usually no one would think that I would be saying something like this. But hey, not everyone is what other's think they are. Like they say, don't judge a book by it's cover, right?
I really miss them to tell you the truth. I mean, if this happened when they first came here, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't feel this way. But I'm so used to them, that it feel strange not having them here. It's like the house isn't complete with out them. I want so much to have them come back. But it's their choice when and if they do. But if they ever decide to come back, I know one thing, I'd run up to them and give them such a hug, I'm pretty sure I'd be worse them Misaki.~
Ryoko laughed lightly as she imagined Tenchi's hug worse than Misaki's.
~As much as a friend Ayeka is, I don't know what it is, but I seem to always miss Ryoko more. I think about both of them and my mind always travel's to Ryoko. I just miss her so much. I want her to come home. I want her to be here again. I don't think I would let her go if she did. I just wish that one of these days, after she reaches Jurai, that she comes home to us. As well as Ayeka. Then this family will be complete again. I don't care what ppl think of either of them.....of Ryoko. I don't care anymore. Just as long as they come home again. I think I'd give anything for that to happen. But until it does, I'm stuck here all alone. Without either of them to be here. Please Ryoko, Ayeka. Come home soon.....~
Ryoko closed the book when she was done reading the first entry. She looked at the book's cover and sighed. 'Tenchi...' Ryoko could feel tears form in her eyes, but refused to let them fall. She hadn't cried since a couple of weeks she came here. Then something hit her. She quickly got out of bed, put on her robe and left her room. She headed to Ayeka's room and quietly opened her door. She walked in, closing the door behind her and walked to Ayeka's bed.
"Ayeka..." Ryoko whispered, shaking her lightly, hoping it would wake her up.
Ayeka opened her eyes lightly and saw who was shaking her. He looked at the time and back at Ryoko. "Ryoko? What is it? It's past midnight."
"I want to go back..." she said simply.
"Huh?..." Ayeka reached over and turned on her nightstand table. "What do you mean go back?"
"Back to earth. Back to Tenchi and the others. I miss them terribly Ayeka. And I'm pretty sure you do too. Ayeka after I read the first entry out of Tenchi's notebook, something clicked inside of me. Something told me that I had to go back. Even if I'm not staying. I just want to see everyone again. Don't you?"
Ayeka looked at Ryoko. "Ryoko, this would mean that we'd be going back there for a long time most likely."
"I don't care. And besides, I've got an idea of how we can get there and back without using our ships."
"Huh? Then how?"
Ryoko smirked and started explaining everything to Ayeka that she had just planned.
//next morning//
Washu was working on an invention. Working hard I might add. She was just about finished when her computer started beeping, indicating that there was a call waiting for her. She pushed the button, turning the computer screen on so she could see who was calling.
"Hey there! Look time no see, ne?" called out the voice.
Washu looked up at them computer screen, shock written upon her face. "Huh........"
~*~ TBC ~*~
A.N. Bwahahahahahaha! Climax ending! HAHA!!!!! J/K!
So, what did you guys think? Better than the first chapter? Tell me what you guys think! And find out what will happen next. Who called Washu? And find out if Ryoko and Ayeka did actually come back. And find out if Tenchi finally tells who he loves. All up next on Unheard Love! Ja 4 now!
A.N. Ok, to those who did review, thanx. At least some ppl liked it. I didn't think it was that bad. But hey, I guess that was my opinion. But newhoz...Thanx again to those who reviewed. Appreciate it. I hope those of you are are reading this chapter will like it. I know the first one was kinda corny, but hey, it was an idea that popped in my head. so I decided to continue it. So plz read and tell me what you guys think when you're done. Thanx! Carry on....
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Unheard Love
Ryoko watched through the ship's bridge as the earth shrunk from her sight. She could feel her tears once again try and fight their way out. But she allowed only one to fall, not wanting anymore tto excape from her eyes then what already had. Ayeka watched the earth as well as it began to disappear. When it was no longer in her eye's range, she looked over at Ryoko and saw the sadness in her eyes. She pitied her friend terribly. She noticed there was something clutched in Ryoko's hand and questioned about it.
"Hey Ryoko, what it that you have there?"
Ryoko looked at the princess then at her hand and understood what Ayeka meant. "Oh, it's just something Tenchi gave me before we left. He wanted me to look at it once we got to outer space."
"Well, why don't you look at it now. We are in outer space now."
Ryoko looked at the princess and shook her head yes. She opened the envelope (haha! another letter! I love writing letters in my stories;don't ask, don't know why, just do....). "It's a note. But why would Tenchi write a note to me?"
"Well, why don't you read it and find out."
"Alright, would you like to hear it?"
"Only if you want me too."
"Ok, here it goes then........Dear Ryoko, If you are reading this, that means you left, just like you said you would. Even though I tried with all my might, you still manged to slip away. But either way, I should've known I couldn't you. That was a little inevitable. First I guess I'd like to say this. Tell Ayeka that I said bye and I hope she has fun seeing her family again. I'm glad she's going home to see them. But remember Ayeka, you have to visit everyone once in a while. Especially your sister." Ryoko looked up at AYeka and smiled.
"And secondly, I'd like to say this Ryoko. I'm sorry. I should've never yelled at you for the dishes. And I probably, most likely should've let you explain what happened. That was wrong of me to say everything that I did. And truely sorry."
Ryoko could fell her tears fight their way from her eyes again, but continued to read. "I'm figuring you left because of me. And if that's true, I don't blame you there. I was stupid yesterday and I should have never done what I did."
Ryoko swallowed down her tears as she coninued to read. "Ryoko, I truely do love you. I love everyone one of you girls here. I wish I could say that I'll choose the person I love more, but it's not that easy. And I'm pretty sure you know that. And you should know that no matter what would happen I...I...would always...always love you just the...just the same." Ryoko couldn't hold back anymore as she let her tears finally fall.
Ayeka took the letter from Ryoko and read the rest of the note for her. "Look, what I'm trying to say Ryoko is that someday, I know who I will love, just not now. And I know how much you and Ayeka will want an answer from me someday. And I promise the moment I know, I'll tell both of you.
Well, there isn't much more I could possibly say right now without breaking down in tears or something. So I suppose I'll stop for now. I will miss you Ryoko..and Ayeka...terribly. And I can't wait until the moment you come home. And just remember that while you're gone and you need someone to talk to besides Ayeka, I'll be here. And you know that. Try not to forget us Ryoko. We'll all miss you both. And remember to write to us or something. We'd like to hear how you guys are doing. Ja ne! Hope to hear from you guys soon. Love your's truely, Tenchi."
Ayeka finished the note and looked at her friend with sad eyes. Ryoko had tears fall rapidly from her eyes. She knew it was kind of stupid just to cry because of a note, but it was from Tenchi. Just leaving the man she loves was hard enough as it was. And not here was Ayeka. Wathcing her friend cry. She hugged her friend, holding back tears of her own.
"It'll all be alright Ryoko," she whispered soothingly. "We will see him again. We'll go back there as soon as you wish, I promise."
Ryoko cried lightly now on Ayeka's shoulder, listening to her words. "Thanks Ayeka. I needed someone to say that."
"Anytime Ryoko. Why don't you go get some sleep. It will be a while before we get to Jurai."
"Alright. Just show me the way."
Ayeka smiled and lead Ryoko to a room with a full sized bed for her to lay on. She thanked Ayeka as she left the room. She took another look around and proceeded to the bed to lay down. Right now she needed to sleep from her exhustion of no sleep and crying. So she layed down, nto caring that the blankets didn't cover her, and fell into a deep sleep. Dreaming of her prince, who she knew would miss very much.
//3 days later//
The days had slowly passed and Tenchi still was saddened from the departure of his friends. Although he never showed it in front of the others, they al knew that truth. That when he was locked in his room, his depression kicked in and his life seemed to have turned up side down. He would look at his picture of Ryoko and Ayeka and would let a few tears fall, but nothing more. Then he would lay down andtry to sleep.
But tonite was different. Tonite he refused to sleep at all and just stare at the picture. And when he didn't do that, he would write in his note pad. His feelings one could say. A way to deminish the sadness that always seemed to never disappear. And that night he would always ask the same questions to himself. 'Why am I always sad about this? I mean, they left and all. But I should try to be happy for both of them right? SO why won't the sadness go away?' And when Tenchi was done he, he got up and left, planning to take a walk in the moonlight.
As Tenchi began walking down the stairs, he didn't see Sasami peeking through her doorway. She looked straight at Tenchi as he walked down the stairs slowly. As though trying not to wake anyone in the house. She sighed sadly and closed the door behind her. She walked to the window and looked at the stars, searching for a specific one. When she found it, she said as though only meant for it to hear, "Please come back soon." She sighed once again as she took one last look at the stars, then layed back down to get more sleep.
As Tenchi walked outside and off the porch, he too looked up at the stars. He walked to the lake located in from ot the house and sat close to it. He leaned back to get a good look at the stars. He stayed that way until the sun began to rise. He took a deep sigh and stood up. He walked back in the house before anyone would wake up and back to his room. He close the door silently behind him and sat back down at his desk, writing more in his note book until breakfast.
After Tenchi's door closed behind him, Sasami came out of her room, fully clothed by now. Sasami got up earlier and checked on Tenchi in his room. When she noticed he wasn't there, she walked to the front door and looked by the beach. She found him sitting by the lake, just looking at the night sky. She felt sadness for him rush through her body as she just stood there watching him. She didn't leave until he stood up and headed back to the house. She then ran back upstairs and got dressed. And now here she was, just looking at his door, wondering if she should go talk to him. She decided against it, deciding to let Tenchi be alone for the rest of the morning. So instead she walked downstairs to the kitchen, dieciding since she was up, might as wel make breakfast early.
//2 weeks later//
Ryoko and Ayeka would soon be to Jurai and Ryoko was a nervous reck. She didn't know if Jurai would except her at all. she didn't know what to do at all.
"Ryoko, calm down. Everything will be alright!" began Ayeka as she watched her friend pace back and forth.
"How can I calm down Ayeka? I'm going to a planet that I almost distroyed, not knowing if any of them will even except me at all..."
"Ryoko, mother and Aunty Funaho know you are coming and are taking care of the small things for us like we asked them too. We'll take care of everything else when we get there."
"I know, I know. But how the heck am I going to even make it into the palace without trying to get captured?"
"Hummmm, good point." Ayeka walked to a nearby closet and took something out. "Here, wear this."
Ryoko took it and gave a funny look at Ayeka. "Two questions. One, why? And two, what is it?"
"It's a cloak. It has a hood. So you can just put that on and cover your face with the hood of it. No one will know who you are except me, mother, and Aunty Funaho. And who ever else they had to tell. No one else. I promise that no one will know who you are until we tell them. Alright?"
Ryoko sighed and agreed. So she put it on and covered her head. She took a deep breath as she and Ayeka walked onto the bridge of the ship where Azaka and Kamadake were.
"How much more time till we get there?" asked Ayeka as she walked in.
"About 10 minutes princess," answered Azaka.
"Good. Azaka Kamadake, make sure we land safely. We need to take care of something. Call us when we land."
"Yes ma'am!"
Ayeka and Ryoko walked out and into Ryoko's to finish the last things of packing. When they had finished, Kamadake called for them. As the were teleported out of the ship, Ryoko could feel butterflies in her stomach. They were greeted by Ayeka's father, mother and aunt. Azusa walked up to her and gave her a large hug. Same with her mother and aunty. Azusa looked over at Ryoko and asked Ayeka about her.
"Ayeka, who is this person here you brought with you. And where is your sister?"
'Thank Tsunami he didn't regonize me.' said Ryoko and she let herslef breath again.
"Oh, father, I'd like you to meet a good friend of mine. She doesn't want me to give anyone her name yet. She says she'll tell later."
"Is she some sort of criminal or something?"
"Oh no father. Not at all. She just doesn't want anyone to know for reasons unknown to anyone. She's one of those secretive ppl."
"I see." Azusa looked one last time at her, but deiciding against going any further. "Where is your sister then?"
"Oh, she's still on earth. She wanted to stay longer with everyone. You know her. But I'm sure she's come home one of these days."
Azusa shock his head yes and began to walk back inside saying there was something he needed to take care of. Misaki and Funaho walked up to Ryoko and Ayeka and smiled, ginving them both another hug.
"I'm figuring everything went fine with the landing?" aske Funaho as she looked at Ayeka.
"Yes, just fine."
"And how are you doing my dear?" she said turning her attention back to Ryoko.
"I'm fine ma'am. Just a little nervous."
"I bet you are," chimmed in Misaki. "But don't worry, everything will be fine. We promise."
Ryoko shock her head yes in response.
"Well now," began Funaho, breaking their silence. "Why don't we all go in. We'll take your things to Ayeka's room for the time being. Do you two mind if you share a room for tonite while we finish your's?"
"No, not at all," they bother said as they slowy began walking into the palace.
Ryoko could feel her stomach churning again as their steps got closer to the palace. Ayeka noticed this and took her hand in her's in reassurance. Ryoko looked up at her and smiled under the hood. Ayeka saw none the less and smiled back. Ryoko felt a little more comfortable now that Ayeka was helping her. She was glad that they had become friends again. Cause now she had another person to look up to in her life.....
//1 1/2 months later//
Ryoko was now living in the palace. Living a peaceful life. Azusa wasn't to happy when he founf out who Ryoko really was, but eventually got over it. With the help of his wives threat anyway. ( :-} ) But now Azusa had gotton use to her being around and was actually beginning to like her like a daughter he never had. He would have Ryoko and Ayeka take care of meets for him when he couldn't take care of one. And the ppl of Jurai didn't consider her a monster anymore since they saw the true side of her. (I know, I know, I'm not maing any of this the way you would all expect, but think of who you're talking too?...)
So here was Ryoko, living the life she's always wanted, a peaceful one. She would be around everyone who she now considered more of her family, even Azusa. She was always nice yo the servents at the palace and considered them all good friends. She couldn't be happier.
Today was a little different for her. Azusa had called for her to the throne room. And as she entered, she saw Azusa talking to his general. He saw Ryoko walk in and excused him. The general did as he was told and began to leave. As he walked by Ryoko and gave a bow. Ryoko bowed her head back as she walked towards Azusa. Azusa smiled and gave a quick hug to Ryoko (I know, really strange, but get over it....).
"Was is it you wanted Azusa?" asked Ryoko as she took a seat next to Azusa who sat down already.
"Well, first of all, I'm glad to hear that you're finally quiting with the 'your Magesty.'" Ryoko snickered a little. "Secondly, this came for you." Azusa handed a package to Ryoko.
Ryoko looked at it curiously and asked, "When did you get it?"
"Just today. Your mother Washu sent it. She said for no one to look at it but you."
Ryoko looked at the package and smiled. "Thank you Azusa." She got up from her seat, bowed, and walked out and straight to her room. When she got there she noticed Ayeka waiting for her. "Oh, hey Ayeka!" she greeted as she set the package on the table by the balcony doors.
"Hey Ryoko.....What's that?"
"What, this?....Juat something that was sent to me by mom. It just came in today."
"Would you like me to leave then?"
"Oh no. Stay. I'll have someone bring some tea for us." So Ryoko summoned someone to bring them tea and shortly after Ayeka and Ryoko began talking.
"So Ryoko, aren't you going to open that?"
"I guess I should huh?...I wonder what it is anyway."
Ryoko opened the paclage carefully. When she opened it she found a small notebook with a short note attached to the front. It read,
Dear Ryoko,
As you know Washu sent this to you as a favor for me. I figured I'd have you read this. It's just things I've written since you and Ayeka have left. We all hope that you're doing good. And would like to hear from you two soon. We miss you both. Well, enjoy!
Your's Truely, Tenchi
Ryoko smiled lightly as she read Tenchi's small note.
"What's the note say?" asked Ayeka.
Ryoko gave the small note to Ayeka who read it and smiled. Ryoko brushed her finger's on the front cover as if it were something fragile.
"I haven't seen you smile like that in a while Ryoko," said Ayeka as she watched Ryoko.
Ryoko's smiled grew as she began talking to Ayeka. "I guess I'm just happy to hear from him again. Know what I mean?"
Ayeka smiled back. "Well, I'm pretty sure you would love to start reading that, so why don't we go to the dinning room and eat dinner. What do you say?"
"Sure." Ryoko placed the book down and stood up. "Race ya!" she yelled out as she ran out of the room.
"Hey, no far!" Ayeka called out as she chased after Ryoko.
//That night//
Ryoko lay on the bed, Tenchi's notebook in her hands. Her fingers brushed the cover once more before opening it. Ryoko read the back of the cover and smiled again as she read the words. Which read.....
Hey Ryoko, if you're reading this, that means that you actually will read something that I just wrote whenever I was alone. Whoa! Who would've thought. Well anyway, I hope you enjoy what you're about to read. And remember, we had better hear from you two sooner or later. We really do miss you. Well, hope to hear from you soon. Ja for now!......Tenchi
Ryoko took a deep breath and begn reading the first page.
~Entry 1
Well, this is day three of Ryoko and Ayeka leaving. And to tell you the truth, I truely miss them. Especially Ryoko. She's not there to freak me out every morning as she floats above my bed. She's not here to seduce and begin fights with Ayeka. She's not even here to just be here. You know, like to talk to or something. Or just to have someone be here so you're not alone. I mean sure, it's the same with Ayeka too. But Ryoko always seemed different to me. I know, it sounds strange. What could possibly be different between two girls besides their personality? Right? Well, it's not like that.
You see, with Ryoko, it feels as though she's watched over me all my life. Like she was always there. Like when I was a baby. She almost seemed like she was my guardian angel somehow. Or when my mother died. I know I felt someone there to comfort me. And when I compare, it reminds me a lot like her. Around me she would always act different. Her true self. Not the Ryoko everyone knew as the demon and distroyer. When in actuality, she's nothing like that. She's like every other person. Sweet, caring, outragious. Always risking her life to make sure no one gets hurt. Especially if it's because of her.
And as for Ayeka, she has her own qualities too. She's kind-hearted, sweet, and like Ryoko will always look out for the other. She would always be there whenever something might have gone wrong. Always managed to cheer a person up. Even Ryoko. She's great company and is wonderful to talk to if you need to get something off your chest.
It's strange to think that ppl could be in love with the same person as the other. And that's what Ryoko and Ayeka were like. They both claimed to love me. And somehow, I believe them. I mean sure, usually no one would think that I would be saying something like this. But hey, not everyone is what other's think they are. Like they say, don't judge a book by it's cover, right?
I really miss them to tell you the truth. I mean, if this happened when they first came here, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't feel this way. But I'm so used to them, that it feel strange not having them here. It's like the house isn't complete with out them. I want so much to have them come back. But it's their choice when and if they do. But if they ever decide to come back, I know one thing, I'd run up to them and give them such a hug, I'm pretty sure I'd be worse them Misaki.~
Ryoko laughed lightly as she imagined Tenchi's hug worse than Misaki's.
~As much as a friend Ayeka is, I don't know what it is, but I seem to always miss Ryoko more. I think about both of them and my mind always travel's to Ryoko. I just miss her so much. I want her to come home. I want her to be here again. I don't think I would let her go if she did. I just wish that one of these days, after she reaches Jurai, that she comes home to us. As well as Ayeka. Then this family will be complete again. I don't care what ppl think of either of them.....of Ryoko. I don't care anymore. Just as long as they come home again. I think I'd give anything for that to happen. But until it does, I'm stuck here all alone. Without either of them to be here. Please Ryoko, Ayeka. Come home soon.....~
Ryoko closed the book when she was done reading the first entry. She looked at the book's cover and sighed. 'Tenchi...' Ryoko could feel tears form in her eyes, but refused to let them fall. She hadn't cried since a couple of weeks she came here. Then something hit her. She quickly got out of bed, put on her robe and left her room. She headed to Ayeka's room and quietly opened her door. She walked in, closing the door behind her and walked to Ayeka's bed.
"Ayeka..." Ryoko whispered, shaking her lightly, hoping it would wake her up.
Ayeka opened her eyes lightly and saw who was shaking her. He looked at the time and back at Ryoko. "Ryoko? What is it? It's past midnight."
"I want to go back..." she said simply.
"Huh?..." Ayeka reached over and turned on her nightstand table. "What do you mean go back?"
"Back to earth. Back to Tenchi and the others. I miss them terribly Ayeka. And I'm pretty sure you do too. Ayeka after I read the first entry out of Tenchi's notebook, something clicked inside of me. Something told me that I had to go back. Even if I'm not staying. I just want to see everyone again. Don't you?"
Ayeka looked at Ryoko. "Ryoko, this would mean that we'd be going back there for a long time most likely."
"I don't care. And besides, I've got an idea of how we can get there and back without using our ships."
"Huh? Then how?"
Ryoko smirked and started explaining everything to Ayeka that she had just planned.
//next morning//
Washu was working on an invention. Working hard I might add. She was just about finished when her computer started beeping, indicating that there was a call waiting for her. She pushed the button, turning the computer screen on so she could see who was calling.
"Hey there! Look time no see, ne?" called out the voice.
Washu looked up at them computer screen, shock written upon her face. "Huh........"
~*~ TBC ~*~
A.N. Bwahahahahahaha! Climax ending! HAHA!!!!! J/K!
So, what did you guys think? Better than the first chapter? Tell me what you guys think! And find out what will happen next. Who called Washu? And find out if Ryoko and Ayeka did actually come back. And find out if Tenchi finally tells who he loves. All up next on Unheard Love! Ja 4 now!