A Life Fulfilled

Chapter 3

Washu's Past Part I: Memories of the Academy

Washu remained silent. She stared up at her daughter, trying to think of what Ryoko would need. Was something wrong with her design, was there a malfunction?

" Sit down little Ryoko," Washu patted at the grass next to her.

Ryoko placed herself next to her mom and stared off into the distance.

" You wanted to talk to me?"

" Yeah, I do."

" Tell me what's on your mind my dear."

" Washu," Ryoko turned her head to face her mother. " I want to know about my past, before I was controlled by Kagato. I want to know about your past, my half brother and his father."

" Oh," Washu stared down at her feet. I'll tell you, if that is what your wish is."

" Are you sure Washu? I mean, you look a little down."

" I'm fine Ryoko. It's time I told you about that fateful day, the day you were taken from me, the day my life ended.

" You see, Ryoko, I was very young when I attended the Royal Space Academy. I was about your age when I began my science career. Class went smoothly for me and my life was focused only on my work, until one day:

~ It was a lovely spring day, the sun was out and it wasn't too hot outside. Near a beautiful lake, there sat a girl with long pink hair. She wore an academy uniform and had a purple ribbon tying her hair back. She sat alone, her friend wasn't with her, she just admired the scenery.

Behind her, a group of academy students were playing a game of volleyball. One man spotted the girl by the lake and couldn't take his eyes off her.

" Hey, Mikamo! Are you in there? Hello?" a young boy shouted.

" What? Where you talking to me?" Mikamo stared down at the man.

" Yeah! You were totally zoned out!"

" Zoned out?" Mikamo was confused.

" Fine, not paying attention!"

" Who's that girl?" Mikamo pointed to the girl by the lake.

" Oh, her? Well, judging by the hair and location of where she is, I would have to say that that is Miss Washu Hakubi."

" Hakubi? Isn't she the top student at the academy?"

" Yup, the one that put you in second."

" Nyroto, do you know her?"

" No, she keeps to herself most of the time. She's got one really good friend, Naja." Nyroto hadn't realized that Mikamo had left half way through his speech.

Mikamo approached the young girl but couldn't find his voice. He was silenced by her beauty.

" M…Miss Washu?"

Washu jumped and turned her head so that she saw the man behind her. She blushed a bit and stood up to face him.

" Yes?"

" I am Mikamo."

" Oh, hello!"

"If I may ask ma'am, why are out here all alone?"

" Oh, well…um…" Washu tilted her head downward.

Mikamo placed his left hand on her right cheek, lifting her head back up. All Washu could do was blush. She had only just met this man, but there was something about him.

" You have beautiful emerald eyes, Miss Washu."

" Th…Thank you," Washu lowered her gaze as she blushed furiously.

" Well look at that, I've made a beautiful woman blush. I would love to meet you again Washu. Perhaps you will find the time to meet me here, same time as today," Mikamo caressed her cheek and then left with a simple good-bye.

Washu stood there, in the same spot, watching him return to his game. Whenever he had a chance, Mikamo would glance over to where Washu was watching, and smile. A strange feeling was overwhelming the young genius, something she never felt before. When he looked at her, the feeling would come to take her soul, the feeling of love. She had fallen in love with Mikamo.~

" I loved Mikamo with my whole heart. I only dreamed that he would love me back," Washu stated.

" What happened next?" Ryoko asked eagerly.

" Well, the next day, I walked over to that very spot and waited for him."

~ A few minuets after her arrival, Mikamo showed up.

" I'm glad you came, I waited for this hour," Mikamo looked at her with loving eyes.

" Was there any reason for my being here?" Washu asked the handsome man.

Mikamo placed some of his pure blond hair behind his ears. His hair looked beautiful against his tan skin. Her wore a white polo shirt and blue jeans. Washu couldn't help but stare.

Mikamo looked into Washu's beautiful emerald eyes. Her elegant dress, matching the color of her eyes, gave her unbelievable beauty. Her hair was the same way it usually was, held back by her purple tie.

" Yes, I need to be with you," Mikamo placed his hand on her cheek, " You have unbelievable beauty."

Washu began to blush, " No need to shower me with compliments."

" You have the beauty of a goddess, my little Washu."

" Surly I do not deserve such a title, I am nothing compared to a goddess."

" Goddess isn't enough to express your beauty."

Mikamo removed his hand from her face and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into his embrace. Washu placed her hands on his back and brought him closer to her. The two stayed like that for what seemed like eternity, each in the arms of their beloved.

" Washu, would you do the honor of being my girlfriend?" Mikamo looked at her with his blue eyes.

" But Mikamo, you've only just met," Washu reminded the stunning man.

" Then why does my heart begin to beat rapidly when I see your face or hear your voice?"

" Mikamo…"

Mikamo kneeled before her and took her right hand in both of his.

" My dear Washu, your beauty surpasses Tsunami herself, I love your smile and everything about you. My love, I want to be around you as much as possible, my life is nothing without you."

Washu knelt in the same manner as Mikamo, " I will, I will stay with you!"

They looked into each other's eyes and slowly move closer together. They continued to bring themselves closer until their lips touched. Mikamo and Washu kissed passionately until Washu broke the kiss. She wrapped her arms around Mikamo and kissed him lightly. ~

" The two of us were the closest couple in the entire academy. We loved each other so much," Washu looked her daughter.

" So, when did he ask you?"

" About one month after our meeting."

~ Washu was walking to the cafeteria when she heard Naja calling her.

" Washu, Washu!" Naja hollered.

" Come on Naja, I know your faster than that!" Washu laughed.

" So, you're going out with Mikamo?"

" Yup!"

" God girl, I'm so jealous!"

After she was done eating, Washu made her way to her spot by the lake. She sat down on the grass and leaned her back against a tree.

" All alone?" a voice sounded.

Washu let out a laugh and replied, " Not anymore."

" May I?"

" Of course, Mikamo!"

Mikamo sat next to his beloved and wrapped his arms around her.

" I have a gift for you."

" For me?"

" Yes Washu, here," Mikamo handed her a black velvet box. " Stand up and face me before you open it."

Washu did as she was told. He knelt before her and told her to open the box. Inside was a gorgeous ring with diamonds surrounding a ruby carved into a heart.

" Washu Hakubi, will you marry me?"~