A Life Fulfilled

Chapter 1

Sasami and Washu

Washu Hakubi, mad scientist, sat typing away at her computer. She had been working all day, never taking a brake. Sure, Washu was a workaholic, but she was happy with her life, or so she said.

Washu had gone through a painful past and received emotional wounds from which she could not recover. Her life had been crushed, crushed by the prestigious family of her husband. Lineage and social status were the key elements in her suffering. So, she dedicated her life to her work, never wanting to take part in grown up affairs.

Washu hadn't realized how late it was getting, and when she did, it was late in the night. She picked her head up from her work and looked around.

" Hmmm, night already. I've been working way too hard!" Washu removed her fingers from their place on her keyboard, and she watched her laptop fade away.

" Time!" she shouted.

" 2:10:47 AM Little Washu," a robotic voice sounded.

" Damn, I didn't know it was that late, oh well! I still have time to continue my work," she placed her hands out and began typing once her laptop appeared.

Washu would have gone back to work, if her stomach hadn't stopped her. A loud growl echoed throughout the entire lab. Blushing furiously, Washu stood up from her work.

" Man, I've been working so much I never realized I was so hungry!" Washu then made her way out of her lab.

" Let's see, everyone's asleep, so I have to make this quick!" Washu ran to the kitchen.

" Hmmm, I'll just make a sandwich. I'll need something to put in it, so..." Washu opened the refrigerator to see a plate of food labeled " For Washu, Don't Touch It Ryoko!"

Washu laughed to herself, Ryoko did have a nasty habit of finishing off things left in the fridge.

" Seems Sasami is already ahead of me!"

There was a note on the other side.

"Washu,

I hope you find time to eat. I made your favorite meal! I know you've been so hard and I hope you remember to sleep! I hope to see you at dinner tomorrow, if you're not busy.

Love,

Sasami"

Washu finished her meal and pulled out a piece of paper and began to write. She put her pen down and placed her plate on the counter with the note left on top. With that, Washu slipped back into her lab.

The next morning, Sasami ran down the stairs to see if Washu had eaten last night.

" It's not here, I hope Ryoko didn't eat it!"

" Didn't eat what?" a voice sounded behind her.

Sasami ignored her and went to prepare breakfast. When she saw the plate, she stopped immediately and picked up the letter addressed to her. Inside was a note from Washu.

" Sasami,

I want to thank you for the wonderful meal. It was very thoughtful of you! I've been working one a project for so long, I almost forgot the meaning of sleep! Well, that's what happens when you're awake for a week straight! I hope to join all of you for dinner tonight, well; it is two in the morning!

Love,

Little Washu"

" So, she did eat her dinner! One week, wow! She must be really tired! Hey Ryoko!" Sasami shouted.

" What?"

" Breakfast will be served a little late, okay?"

" Sure."

Sasami raced out of the kitchen, not even seeing Tenchi pass her.

" I wonder where she's going?" Tenchi thought aloud.

His thoughts were interrupted by Ryoko's sudden yelps of love and her arms wrapping themselves around his shoulders. While Tenchi tried to extricate himself, he spotted Sasami walking into Washu's lab.

" Why would she go in there?"

Sasami crept quietly through the lab until she spotted Washu. Like always, the little scientist was typing away at her laptop. Sasami hadn't realized Washu had a crab bell that jingled every time the door moved.

" Who's there?" the scienist yelled.

Sasami hide behind one of Washu's inventions, totally out of sight.

" Huh?" Washu turned her head, only to see the door fade. " Hmmm."

The scientist went back to work while Sasami crept a little closer. The young princess stopped her movements when she realized Washu's typing slowed down. Flashing lights could be seen on the computer screen. Washu's face became one full of worry and even fear as she typed with great speed. The next thing Sasami could remember seeing was and explosion and hearing Washu's scream.

" Washu? WASHU!" Sasami raced forward into the smoke.

Washu was brushing the dust and ash off her clothes when Sasami came running, pummeling her to the ground.

" Sasami?"

" Oh Washu, I was so worried about you! Are you okay?" Sasami raised herself and her gaze feel upon Washu's wounded arm. " Oh no, you're hurt!"

" Don't worry, I'll be fine!" Washu placed her hand over her right shoulder.

" Washu, what happened?"

" Well, I guess I typed in the wrong command and my data when all haywire!"

Outside the lab, Tenchi heard the doorbell ring. He walked over and opened the door only to see his aunt standing before him. After a quick chat Tenchi closed the door and walked into Washu's lab.

" Little Washu?"

" Yes Tenchi?"

" I need to speak with you."