AUTHOR'S NOTES:
I have never seen the 'Tenchi in Tokyo' TV series but I have watched the
OAV series and own the entire 'No Need for Tenchi' graphic novels. 'KANEI'
is a name I came up with. He is a new character that I have added to the
Tenchi Muyo world. Since I have read a lot of Fanfics about Ayeka's father
trying to find suitors for her, I am writing this story with a different
plot. Oh yeah. I have drawn Kanei so if you want to see the portrait of him
that I have drawn, send me an e-mail. My e-mail address is
[senzen_xlr8@hotmail.com] but on the message write. 'I demand to see' so
that I know that it is not junk mail! And please state which fanfic that
you are referring to. I hope that you'll enjoy the story. Oh! And I don't
own Tenchi Muyo. This is just a story which I have written purely for
enjoyment. So don't sue me!
AYEKA'S HEART CHAPTER 2- Battle
Energy cracked as Tenchi, Ayeka and Kanei stepped onto an uninviting baron landscape of Tarsonis II. There was nothing insight only hard ground but breathable air. Wind blew gently and the white rays of the closest star shone brighter than the usual yellow, which could be seen on earth. "There is no time limit. There are no restrictions in space. Commander Kanei Arisaka versus Prince Tenchi Misaki. The battle will begin in ten minutes." Kanei's guardian said as it and the other two guardians made a triangle around Ayeka. Kanei and Tenchi walked away from one another, the two bodies' distance widened further and further until each was about 200 metres away from Ayeka. They formed yet another Triangle except this one was a little bigger.
Kanei once again took off his cloak and sat on the hard ground to meditate. Tenchi was very tense at that time and sweat drops began to gather on his face. He quickly wiped them away and looked at the bright white sun. 'This is it. Tenchi. prove that you are worthy of Ayeka's love' Tenchi activated his battle suit from his ring and was surrounded by a gash of light for a brief moment. Then as if the light itself solidified in the shape of the Juraian armour, colour appeared from the diminishing light. Tenchi took out his sword and looked at its golden surface. Seeing a reflection of himself, his eyes focused on the three jewels present on the round base. 'Ryoko gave me all of the gems to help me fight better. She is very different to what she used to be.'
Ayeka stood uneasily. She was not comfortable in what was about to happen and fidgeted with her sleeves to calm her nerves. Time crawled slowly in the warm desert like surroundings, as Tenchi paced nervously. He looked many times at Kanei and then pointed his eyes at Ayeka who was staring blankly onto the ground. "Contestants. One minute remain until the duel will officially begin."
A trail of stings ran down Tenchi's spine as cold sweat caused by his nervousness attacked his body. He looked at Kanei who had finally moved to get up. His ascend seemed very smooth as if another unworldly force had pushed up his body. Then to Tenchi's surprise, Kanei opened his eyes revealing colour which glowed blood red. Kanei's hands were placed in front of him, flat against each other. Kanei gave a big battle cry as he began to summon energy.
* * *
Unnoticed by the others, Ryo-Oki appeared outside of Tarsonis II's atmosphere. Inside the ship, Washu immediately opened a viewing monitor to the battleground. "What the hell? Large energy gathered around that Kanei guy! The energy readings are enormous! (I know sounds like Dragon Ball Z) What in the world is he doing?" Ryoko shouted looking worriedly at the dumbstruck Tenchi who just stood there watching. "It seems that Kanei is gathering energy for the battle." Washu said calmly. "But so far it is nothing compared to some of the readings I got from Tenchi."
Kanei's hands began to part forming a cage where a bright sphere the size of a pea was suspended in he air. Then the perfect sphere's size increased its radius until it was the size of a tennis ball. "Hmm. he is not bad. to be able to summon that amount of energy, and it must be difficult to actually focus the energy like that." Washu said while sipping on a cup of ice tea but suddenly Washu's heart sank as a light hawk wing formed from the sphere as Kanei spread his arms. "Holy! That is a light hawk wing! How the hell did he manage to get that?!"
* * *
Meanwhile back on the planet itself, Tenchi stared in horror as Kanei revealed his one light hawk wing. However with the light hawk wing in front of him, Kanei was still summoning energy. Sparks cracked around the wing as it flashed brightly with blue and white light, almost too intense for the naked eye. It gradually stretched longer and longer until it was as long as Kanei himself but stayed in its initial width. The wings duplicated once Kanei separated his arms and gradually got smaller and the light was less intense. The two light hawk wings aligned and settled on Kanei's right wrist when Kanei stood tall as his summoning of energy ended. The light from the light hawk wings faded as they became translucent.
'Two light hawk wings. not good! I have three but he seems to have great control over them. Looks like he is going to use it like a shield. I really doubt that this is going to be an easy match!' Tenchi thought as more sweat from the heat and nervousness engulfed him. Powering up his sword Tenchi summon his power and with a great gash of light, his three light hawk wings appeared and faded in front of him. Grabbing his sword with both of his hands he took his battle stance and his eyebrows lowered to brace for the battle that was to come.
Kanei also took his battle stance, but he had his left wrist in front of him and had only one hand on his sword. The time was almost up and Kanei's guardians began the countdown of the last ten remaining seconds. Tenchi energised his sword as so did Kanei both possessing the intense blue light blade. "3. 2. 1. FIGHT!"
Both warriors ran towards each other at full speed. Tenchi took a right swing at Kanei, but he blocked the attack with his light hawk wings on the left wrist which reappeared on impact. The force of the sword which was placed on Kanei's shield was huge and he was sent flying back, unable to give a counter attack. Kanei stopped himself from the backward force after 100 metres and quickly regained his balance and stood on the scattering sand. "Well done my prince! Your attack was stronger than I anticipated! Looks like my basic tactic will not work against you." Kanei sent his light hawk wings from his wrist to his front (to where Tenchi had his) then charged with both hands on his sword.
Their swords clashed as Kanei took a forward swing which was blocked by Tenchi. Kanei was soon to proceed with a variety of swings from the side as well as from the front. Tenchi was so busy blocking Kanei's attacks that he was unable to deliver a counter attack. Soon Tenchi jumped into the air and Kanei followed and with an aerial swing, he sent Tenchi falling towards the earth with a hard impact. Tenchi coughed blood but quickly got up and jumped to the side to avoid Kanei's attack. Tenchi leaped back to avoid another side swing which had almost cut his neck and kept on dodging and blocking Kanei's attacks.
Ayeka looked on as the two men fought intensely in front of her. She knew that Kanei has more experience, but Tenchi had possessed more power. 'If Tenchi awakens his true powers. I don't know if Kanei would win.' Kanei gave Tenchi a hard bottom trust which Tenchi blocked and was sent flying into the air. Tenchi stabilised his altitude and floated in the air looking at his opponent who remained on the ground while getting his own breath back. Kanei seemed to have lost no stamina and looked on at Tenchi and smiled.
"My prince. if this is your potential, then there is no way for you to win! You have to do better than that to be able to beat me!" Kanei leapt into the air and flew towards his opponent. 'This is my chance.' Tenchi thought (by using his altitude to increase the kinetic energy for his attack) and descended from the sky to deliver his attack on Kanei. Kanei had expected his. "Like I said. you have to do better than that!" Kanei dodged Tenchi's attack and used his light hawk wings to hit him hard on the back, sending him onto the hard dry ground below. Tenchi hit the ground hard and his sword powered down in his hand. Blood could be seen on the ground next to him as Tenchi lay unconscious in crate on the brown-yellow earth.
Kanei came to a soft landing next to Tenchi and looked at the motionless body. Kanei used his foot to roll Tenchi over to show his front. He raised his sword and pointed the tip to Tenchi's neck. "My prince. I shall give you a quick death. It is the lease I could do." Ryoko quickly teleported herself to the planet but was only able to rematerialise in a high altitude, too high to save Tenchi in time. 'Damn it. Tenchi!.'
"NO!" A hand caught Kanei's as he was about to cut Tenchi's neck. He looked to his side to see Ayeka holding his arm up. Kanei loosened as Ayeka slowly guided his arm with the sword away from Tenchi. "Please don't kill him!" Tears came down Ayeka's cheeks as she brought his hand to her and kissed it. "Don't kill him." Kanei's sword powered down. "Then will you come with me Ayeka?". "Yes. I will. I will go with you back to Jurai."
"NO!" Tenchi suddenly reopened his eyes. "The battle isn't over!" Tenchi powered up once again revealing the white battle armour of Tsunami (I think that is what it is called.). His thin sword transformed into a metal lotus flower which bloomed and became another sword when the bright blade appeared. Kanei too activated his sword. "My prince, let Ayeka get to a safe spot first before we continue our duel."
Tenchi nodded as the three guardians made another triangle around Ayeka. The two contestants once again charged at each other, this time Kanei took an downward thrust which was blocked by Tenchi. Both warriors used their light hawk wings to counterattack and they did, they were both sent backwards by the force. Tenchi regained control and stopped to retake his battle stance, but Kanei could not and skidded along the dirt. Kanei soon picked himself up and looked at Tenchi in amazement. 'He had enough time to counter attack. His speed has increased. My two wings are not enough to stand up to his three!' Kanei coughed blood and hastily wiped it away while still keeping an eye on the opponent.
Kanei charged again this time instead of attacking, he leapt into the air and gained altitude by flying. Tenchi pursued him into the air. Kanei waited for Tenchi to attack with a forward slice. Kanei blocked his attack and using the force of the attack, he swung himself around behind Tenchi and used his light hawk wings. But Tenchi's improved speed was enough for him to use his light hawk wings at the same time which resulted in him being hurled up higher into the air while Kanei came crashing back to the earth.
Blood gashed out from Kanei's mouth as he tried to get up after his fall. Slowly and gradually, Kanei picked himself up from the dry dirt. His legs were numb from the fall and his internal organs felt as if they had been severely torn. Soon he could no longer sustain his own weight and fell back into his knees. "I will let you live if you leave and never return Kanei." Tenchi landed softly about 100 metres away from Kanei.
Kanei spat out his blood and shouted. "I cannot promise you that. I'd rather die than leave Ayeka!" Kanei charged once more and was hit by Tenchi's light hawk wings once again. His body flew across the baron landscape and hit the hard dirt once again. Tears came running down his cheeks as he struggled to get up. 'No I cannot lose! I must not lose! Not to him! Not to anybody.' Kanei got up and attempted to run, but fell back onto the dirt. This time he could only look up as his body was unable to carry him any further.
Ayeka looked on in despair her tears flowed down her cheeks. Her legs felt soft and gradually made her kneel on the dirt as she looked on at Kanei who would not accept defeat. Tenchi walked to the panting Kanei and once again he tried to reason with him. "Kanei this is your last chance. Promise to leave and never return or die." Kanei would not answer but only stared at Tenchi with hatred and exhaustion. Once again he tired to get up onto this feet. He stumbled but managed to summon enough strength to take his battle stance. "This. is not over." Kanei looked at the triangle formation of the guardians, which was just enough to block off Ayeka's face. "For Ayeka. I will fight till the bitter end. There is no way that you will take her away!"
Kanei ran at Tenchi attacking with another forward thrust Tenchi easily blocked it and used his light hawk wings. Kanei countered with his and this time both of their attacks where sent head on against each other. Both men pushed as hard as they can, both summoning vast amounts of energy to win the push. Their light hawk wings glowed brightly, especially Kanei's two light hawk wings. Both contestants pushed against each other's wings with all they had. Kanei's wings stretched as energy cracked around it. The top wing was getting bigger by the second as it became brighter and brighter. Suddenly a big gush of light consumed the two fighters and all spectators could do nothing but shield their eyes from the intense light.
As the light faded and vision restored everyone was in for a great shock. Both Kanei and Tenchi were still standing at their original poses but Kanei's wings matched that of Tenchi's. Kanei had achieved the same power as Tenchi as he too had now possessed three light hawk wings. His clothing was changed to an imperial purple and on his forehead lay an icon. The warriors both jumped back at the same time as both of their three wings became transparent once again. "It is time to end this!" Kanei shouted as his sword began to glow. The blade beamed brightly and became twice as thick and the handle extended to make the sword look like a lance. (I drew the sword. It will be much easier if you can see it instead of me explaining it. Just send me an e-mail with 'I demand to see the sword' for the message and I'll send the file to you)
Kanei's jaw flew opened to give another battle cry. Tenchi did the same and both of them charged full on against each other. "ARRRRRGUE!!!"
Both of them took a swing at each other and the clash brought another penetrating sphere of light to consume the two warriors. When the light cleared and the two men could be seen standing 500 metres apart with their backs to each other. Everyone watched on eagerly to se who had survived. The seconds turned into an eternity as everyone waited for the outcome.
Tenchi dropped his sword and collapsed onto the hard ground. Kanei turned around to examine his beaten opponent. Tenchi grabbed his sword and tried to raise it but Kanei extended his left hand and used his light hawk wings to pin Tenchi's hand down. "There is no use in struggling my prince. Now ." Kanei was breathing hard. Worn out from the last attack he struggled a bit to raise his weapon to Tenchi's head while still pinning his hand down. Tenchi desperately tired to overcome the force but his arm with the sword would not budge. "None of us can give up Ayeka. Indeed my prince. your love for her is true. That is why I must kill you." Kanei raised the bright blade of his weapon and thrust his arm forward. "NOOOOO!"
CLANG!
Kanei's weapon flew away from Tenchi's head as he was hit on the side by an intense force which made him loose control of his light hawk wings. Tenchi's blade went deeply into Kanei's lungs as the force which had his arm pinned down was diminished. Kanei looked sideways to see Ryoko, the one two had attacked him. He tried to raise his weapon but instead of striking her, his lance dropped to the ground and powered down. Tenchi quickly withdrew his sword horrified at what he had done. He looked accusingly at Ryoko who was busy looking at Kanei who had collapsed in a pool of blood.
Ayeka quickly rushed to Kanei's side and examined his wound. Kanei's head was put gently on Ayeka's lap. "Kanei! Kanei! No!. Please! Stay with me!" Kanei tried to speak but had only coughed blood. However, the message was too simple to work out. "I LOVE YOU."
Kanei's breathing became rapid as he gradually lost his sense of touch as the pain had gone after a while of intense agony. He could only see Ayeka's cries and shouts for help but could no longer hear them. He looked right and saw Tenchi and Ryoko. The sight disgusted him. 'This is not fair. it is just not fair!' He focused his eyes back to Ayeka who was trying frantically to stop the blood from spewing out any more. He looked at Ayeka and past memories quickly flashed through his mind. With the last of his strength he raised his hand to touch Ayeka's face. But soon the image of Ayeka became a blur and his hand dropped from its position, leaving a faint trail of blood on her clean white skin. His breathing slowed and finally after a agonising half a minute, he exhaled his last breath. His eyes closed, his muscles relaxed and soon his heart stopped beating. In his dying brain an image of Ayeka reappeared urging him to go with her along a mystical tunnel, a tunnel with a holy light in the end. (It is a scientific fact that when the body dies, the brain is starved from the life-giving oxygen and it gives a person the sensation of travelling through a tunnel!)
END OF CHAPTER (NOT THE END OF THE STORY THOUGH!)
HEY WANT TO SEE WHAT KANEI LOOK LIKE? READ 'DEAR READERS FOR DETAILS'!
AYEKA'S HEART CHAPTER 2- Battle
Energy cracked as Tenchi, Ayeka and Kanei stepped onto an uninviting baron landscape of Tarsonis II. There was nothing insight only hard ground but breathable air. Wind blew gently and the white rays of the closest star shone brighter than the usual yellow, which could be seen on earth. "There is no time limit. There are no restrictions in space. Commander Kanei Arisaka versus Prince Tenchi Misaki. The battle will begin in ten minutes." Kanei's guardian said as it and the other two guardians made a triangle around Ayeka. Kanei and Tenchi walked away from one another, the two bodies' distance widened further and further until each was about 200 metres away from Ayeka. They formed yet another Triangle except this one was a little bigger.
Kanei once again took off his cloak and sat on the hard ground to meditate. Tenchi was very tense at that time and sweat drops began to gather on his face. He quickly wiped them away and looked at the bright white sun. 'This is it. Tenchi. prove that you are worthy of Ayeka's love' Tenchi activated his battle suit from his ring and was surrounded by a gash of light for a brief moment. Then as if the light itself solidified in the shape of the Juraian armour, colour appeared from the diminishing light. Tenchi took out his sword and looked at its golden surface. Seeing a reflection of himself, his eyes focused on the three jewels present on the round base. 'Ryoko gave me all of the gems to help me fight better. She is very different to what she used to be.'
Ayeka stood uneasily. She was not comfortable in what was about to happen and fidgeted with her sleeves to calm her nerves. Time crawled slowly in the warm desert like surroundings, as Tenchi paced nervously. He looked many times at Kanei and then pointed his eyes at Ayeka who was staring blankly onto the ground. "Contestants. One minute remain until the duel will officially begin."
A trail of stings ran down Tenchi's spine as cold sweat caused by his nervousness attacked his body. He looked at Kanei who had finally moved to get up. His ascend seemed very smooth as if another unworldly force had pushed up his body. Then to Tenchi's surprise, Kanei opened his eyes revealing colour which glowed blood red. Kanei's hands were placed in front of him, flat against each other. Kanei gave a big battle cry as he began to summon energy.
* * *
Unnoticed by the others, Ryo-Oki appeared outside of Tarsonis II's atmosphere. Inside the ship, Washu immediately opened a viewing monitor to the battleground. "What the hell? Large energy gathered around that Kanei guy! The energy readings are enormous! (I know sounds like Dragon Ball Z) What in the world is he doing?" Ryoko shouted looking worriedly at the dumbstruck Tenchi who just stood there watching. "It seems that Kanei is gathering energy for the battle." Washu said calmly. "But so far it is nothing compared to some of the readings I got from Tenchi."
Kanei's hands began to part forming a cage where a bright sphere the size of a pea was suspended in he air. Then the perfect sphere's size increased its radius until it was the size of a tennis ball. "Hmm. he is not bad. to be able to summon that amount of energy, and it must be difficult to actually focus the energy like that." Washu said while sipping on a cup of ice tea but suddenly Washu's heart sank as a light hawk wing formed from the sphere as Kanei spread his arms. "Holy! That is a light hawk wing! How the hell did he manage to get that?!"
* * *
Meanwhile back on the planet itself, Tenchi stared in horror as Kanei revealed his one light hawk wing. However with the light hawk wing in front of him, Kanei was still summoning energy. Sparks cracked around the wing as it flashed brightly with blue and white light, almost too intense for the naked eye. It gradually stretched longer and longer until it was as long as Kanei himself but stayed in its initial width. The wings duplicated once Kanei separated his arms and gradually got smaller and the light was less intense. The two light hawk wings aligned and settled on Kanei's right wrist when Kanei stood tall as his summoning of energy ended. The light from the light hawk wings faded as they became translucent.
'Two light hawk wings. not good! I have three but he seems to have great control over them. Looks like he is going to use it like a shield. I really doubt that this is going to be an easy match!' Tenchi thought as more sweat from the heat and nervousness engulfed him. Powering up his sword Tenchi summon his power and with a great gash of light, his three light hawk wings appeared and faded in front of him. Grabbing his sword with both of his hands he took his battle stance and his eyebrows lowered to brace for the battle that was to come.
Kanei also took his battle stance, but he had his left wrist in front of him and had only one hand on his sword. The time was almost up and Kanei's guardians began the countdown of the last ten remaining seconds. Tenchi energised his sword as so did Kanei both possessing the intense blue light blade. "3. 2. 1. FIGHT!"
Both warriors ran towards each other at full speed. Tenchi took a right swing at Kanei, but he blocked the attack with his light hawk wings on the left wrist which reappeared on impact. The force of the sword which was placed on Kanei's shield was huge and he was sent flying back, unable to give a counter attack. Kanei stopped himself from the backward force after 100 metres and quickly regained his balance and stood on the scattering sand. "Well done my prince! Your attack was stronger than I anticipated! Looks like my basic tactic will not work against you." Kanei sent his light hawk wings from his wrist to his front (to where Tenchi had his) then charged with both hands on his sword.
Their swords clashed as Kanei took a forward swing which was blocked by Tenchi. Kanei was soon to proceed with a variety of swings from the side as well as from the front. Tenchi was so busy blocking Kanei's attacks that he was unable to deliver a counter attack. Soon Tenchi jumped into the air and Kanei followed and with an aerial swing, he sent Tenchi falling towards the earth with a hard impact. Tenchi coughed blood but quickly got up and jumped to the side to avoid Kanei's attack. Tenchi leaped back to avoid another side swing which had almost cut his neck and kept on dodging and blocking Kanei's attacks.
Ayeka looked on as the two men fought intensely in front of her. She knew that Kanei has more experience, but Tenchi had possessed more power. 'If Tenchi awakens his true powers. I don't know if Kanei would win.' Kanei gave Tenchi a hard bottom trust which Tenchi blocked and was sent flying into the air. Tenchi stabilised his altitude and floated in the air looking at his opponent who remained on the ground while getting his own breath back. Kanei seemed to have lost no stamina and looked on at Tenchi and smiled.
"My prince. if this is your potential, then there is no way for you to win! You have to do better than that to be able to beat me!" Kanei leapt into the air and flew towards his opponent. 'This is my chance.' Tenchi thought (by using his altitude to increase the kinetic energy for his attack) and descended from the sky to deliver his attack on Kanei. Kanei had expected his. "Like I said. you have to do better than that!" Kanei dodged Tenchi's attack and used his light hawk wings to hit him hard on the back, sending him onto the hard dry ground below. Tenchi hit the ground hard and his sword powered down in his hand. Blood could be seen on the ground next to him as Tenchi lay unconscious in crate on the brown-yellow earth.
Kanei came to a soft landing next to Tenchi and looked at the motionless body. Kanei used his foot to roll Tenchi over to show his front. He raised his sword and pointed the tip to Tenchi's neck. "My prince. I shall give you a quick death. It is the lease I could do." Ryoko quickly teleported herself to the planet but was only able to rematerialise in a high altitude, too high to save Tenchi in time. 'Damn it. Tenchi!.'
"NO!" A hand caught Kanei's as he was about to cut Tenchi's neck. He looked to his side to see Ayeka holding his arm up. Kanei loosened as Ayeka slowly guided his arm with the sword away from Tenchi. "Please don't kill him!" Tears came down Ayeka's cheeks as she brought his hand to her and kissed it. "Don't kill him." Kanei's sword powered down. "Then will you come with me Ayeka?". "Yes. I will. I will go with you back to Jurai."
"NO!" Tenchi suddenly reopened his eyes. "The battle isn't over!" Tenchi powered up once again revealing the white battle armour of Tsunami (I think that is what it is called.). His thin sword transformed into a metal lotus flower which bloomed and became another sword when the bright blade appeared. Kanei too activated his sword. "My prince, let Ayeka get to a safe spot first before we continue our duel."
Tenchi nodded as the three guardians made another triangle around Ayeka. The two contestants once again charged at each other, this time Kanei took an downward thrust which was blocked by Tenchi. Both warriors used their light hawk wings to counterattack and they did, they were both sent backwards by the force. Tenchi regained control and stopped to retake his battle stance, but Kanei could not and skidded along the dirt. Kanei soon picked himself up and looked at Tenchi in amazement. 'He had enough time to counter attack. His speed has increased. My two wings are not enough to stand up to his three!' Kanei coughed blood and hastily wiped it away while still keeping an eye on the opponent.
Kanei charged again this time instead of attacking, he leapt into the air and gained altitude by flying. Tenchi pursued him into the air. Kanei waited for Tenchi to attack with a forward slice. Kanei blocked his attack and using the force of the attack, he swung himself around behind Tenchi and used his light hawk wings. But Tenchi's improved speed was enough for him to use his light hawk wings at the same time which resulted in him being hurled up higher into the air while Kanei came crashing back to the earth.
Blood gashed out from Kanei's mouth as he tried to get up after his fall. Slowly and gradually, Kanei picked himself up from the dry dirt. His legs were numb from the fall and his internal organs felt as if they had been severely torn. Soon he could no longer sustain his own weight and fell back into his knees. "I will let you live if you leave and never return Kanei." Tenchi landed softly about 100 metres away from Kanei.
Kanei spat out his blood and shouted. "I cannot promise you that. I'd rather die than leave Ayeka!" Kanei charged once more and was hit by Tenchi's light hawk wings once again. His body flew across the baron landscape and hit the hard dirt once again. Tears came running down his cheeks as he struggled to get up. 'No I cannot lose! I must not lose! Not to him! Not to anybody.' Kanei got up and attempted to run, but fell back onto the dirt. This time he could only look up as his body was unable to carry him any further.
Ayeka looked on in despair her tears flowed down her cheeks. Her legs felt soft and gradually made her kneel on the dirt as she looked on at Kanei who would not accept defeat. Tenchi walked to the panting Kanei and once again he tried to reason with him. "Kanei this is your last chance. Promise to leave and never return or die." Kanei would not answer but only stared at Tenchi with hatred and exhaustion. Once again he tired to get up onto this feet. He stumbled but managed to summon enough strength to take his battle stance. "This. is not over." Kanei looked at the triangle formation of the guardians, which was just enough to block off Ayeka's face. "For Ayeka. I will fight till the bitter end. There is no way that you will take her away!"
Kanei ran at Tenchi attacking with another forward thrust Tenchi easily blocked it and used his light hawk wings. Kanei countered with his and this time both of their attacks where sent head on against each other. Both men pushed as hard as they can, both summoning vast amounts of energy to win the push. Their light hawk wings glowed brightly, especially Kanei's two light hawk wings. Both contestants pushed against each other's wings with all they had. Kanei's wings stretched as energy cracked around it. The top wing was getting bigger by the second as it became brighter and brighter. Suddenly a big gush of light consumed the two fighters and all spectators could do nothing but shield their eyes from the intense light.
As the light faded and vision restored everyone was in for a great shock. Both Kanei and Tenchi were still standing at their original poses but Kanei's wings matched that of Tenchi's. Kanei had achieved the same power as Tenchi as he too had now possessed three light hawk wings. His clothing was changed to an imperial purple and on his forehead lay an icon. The warriors both jumped back at the same time as both of their three wings became transparent once again. "It is time to end this!" Kanei shouted as his sword began to glow. The blade beamed brightly and became twice as thick and the handle extended to make the sword look like a lance. (I drew the sword. It will be much easier if you can see it instead of me explaining it. Just send me an e-mail with 'I demand to see the sword' for the message and I'll send the file to you)
Kanei's jaw flew opened to give another battle cry. Tenchi did the same and both of them charged full on against each other. "ARRRRRGUE!!!"
Both of them took a swing at each other and the clash brought another penetrating sphere of light to consume the two warriors. When the light cleared and the two men could be seen standing 500 metres apart with their backs to each other. Everyone watched on eagerly to se who had survived. The seconds turned into an eternity as everyone waited for the outcome.
Tenchi dropped his sword and collapsed onto the hard ground. Kanei turned around to examine his beaten opponent. Tenchi grabbed his sword and tried to raise it but Kanei extended his left hand and used his light hawk wings to pin Tenchi's hand down. "There is no use in struggling my prince. Now ." Kanei was breathing hard. Worn out from the last attack he struggled a bit to raise his weapon to Tenchi's head while still pinning his hand down. Tenchi desperately tired to overcome the force but his arm with the sword would not budge. "None of us can give up Ayeka. Indeed my prince. your love for her is true. That is why I must kill you." Kanei raised the bright blade of his weapon and thrust his arm forward. "NOOOOO!"
CLANG!
Kanei's weapon flew away from Tenchi's head as he was hit on the side by an intense force which made him loose control of his light hawk wings. Tenchi's blade went deeply into Kanei's lungs as the force which had his arm pinned down was diminished. Kanei looked sideways to see Ryoko, the one two had attacked him. He tried to raise his weapon but instead of striking her, his lance dropped to the ground and powered down. Tenchi quickly withdrew his sword horrified at what he had done. He looked accusingly at Ryoko who was busy looking at Kanei who had collapsed in a pool of blood.
Ayeka quickly rushed to Kanei's side and examined his wound. Kanei's head was put gently on Ayeka's lap. "Kanei! Kanei! No!. Please! Stay with me!" Kanei tried to speak but had only coughed blood. However, the message was too simple to work out. "I LOVE YOU."
Kanei's breathing became rapid as he gradually lost his sense of touch as the pain had gone after a while of intense agony. He could only see Ayeka's cries and shouts for help but could no longer hear them. He looked right and saw Tenchi and Ryoko. The sight disgusted him. 'This is not fair. it is just not fair!' He focused his eyes back to Ayeka who was trying frantically to stop the blood from spewing out any more. He looked at Ayeka and past memories quickly flashed through his mind. With the last of his strength he raised his hand to touch Ayeka's face. But soon the image of Ayeka became a blur and his hand dropped from its position, leaving a faint trail of blood on her clean white skin. His breathing slowed and finally after a agonising half a minute, he exhaled his last breath. His eyes closed, his muscles relaxed and soon his heart stopped beating. In his dying brain an image of Ayeka reappeared urging him to go with her along a mystical tunnel, a tunnel with a holy light in the end. (It is a scientific fact that when the body dies, the brain is starved from the life-giving oxygen and it gives a person the sensation of travelling through a tunnel!)
END OF CHAPTER (NOT THE END OF THE STORY THOUGH!)
HEY WANT TO SEE WHAT KANEI LOOK LIKE? READ 'DEAR READERS FOR DETAILS'!