Love That Guides Us

Chapter Two

Tip-Tap of Evil

Dedication: This chapter is dedicated to Nat! You've through some tough times and it makes you feel like crying. Open your eyes from the darkness, blood, and hatred, and know I'm here to guide you!

Rain poured down upon the empty city. No life was detected for miles. It was obvious that Tokimi had walked upon this part of Planet Ishikawa. Only a 5-mile radius of land was left untouched by the goddess and those remaining civilians lived in fear.

" I'm getting tired of this endless destruction. I need more power. Perhaps I'll try the Earth. Dr. Clay had difficulty but finally found my sister upon that worthless pile of rubbish. Yes, Earth, that is my next target."

Thunder set the sky a flame on the planet Tokimi had her eyes on. A chill was sent down Washu's spine as she stood in the darkness. She looked around. Nothing. She looked above herself. Nothing. She looked below. Nothing. She was trapped in a void of darkness.

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The sound of footsteps broke the endless silence.

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It grew in speed and volume.

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It stopped.

" Hello, my dear Washu!"

The goddess froze. This wasn't real, it couldn't be real, why would she be here if it were real? Slowly, she turned around and was face to face with Her. Yes, the one person she tried her best to find. Yet, now that she found her, she was afraid. Fear held her down; unable to move she stood helpless.

" What's wrong? You said you wanted to see me.....well here I am. Come now, are you that afraid?" Tokimi circled her trembling sister.

' Tenchi...' Washu screamed in her mind.

" I'm afraid it is of no use, Washu. Your dear Tenchi cannot hear you. In fact, he is no longer able to hear anyone and no longer can anyone hear him."

Even though her sister was talking in nothing but riddles, like a cat would if they had the ability to talk, Washu had a feeling of what Tokimi meant. Was it possible? No, not that quickly.....or maybe.....NO! Washu erased the thought from her mind.

" You are clever, sister, and so right. Yes, Tenchi, prince of Jurai, is dead."

The words shot through Washu's heart like a poison tipped arrow. She found herself unable to breathe as tears poured out of her eyes. Washu slowly fell to her knees. Tokimi smiled and held out a hand.

" Join me. Join me and you will forget all suffering. Join me and you will forget everything."

The words lingered in the heart-broken goddess's mind to a point where she lost control over her actions. Slowly, her hand moved forward. Slowly, her hand neared Tokimi's. Just a few more inches.....

" Mother! You can't do this, you mustn't give up!"

' Ryoko?' Washu pulled her hand away just a bit as the image of her daughter played before her eyes.

" Come, escape the suffering."

Once again Tokimi tried to convince her sister to join her. Once again, she was successful.

" Washu! You can't do this! Think of all those here for you!"

' Mikumo?'

" Washu! Do not give into evil! Remain strong!'

" Mikamo?'

" ESCAPE! WASHU, COME TO ME!" Tokimi tired of these games and lashed her hand out to grab hold of Washu's.

" Come to me, Washu, I love you!"

"TENCHI!" the goddess pulled her hand back a second before Tokimi seized it.

" He's dead, he's dead, HE'S DEAD!" Tokimi hissed through clenched teeth.

" Stop! I will no longer listen to your lies!" the Goddess of Chaos glowed with a light blue aura. " None of them are dead, to think I trusted you for one minuet. I will not fall for your games anymore!"

The Goddess of Time smirked, " Have it your way!"

A clash of thunder and lightening. Tokimi had disappeared with the flashing light.

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The slow sound of falling water.

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It grew louder and faster.

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Water poured in from the darkness. This wasn't water, it was too thick. The goddess looked at her hands.....BLOOD. Blood poured out of the walls of darkness and soon covered her stomach.

" It's too thick, I can't escape, me powers don't work!"

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The sound of familiar footfalls rang.

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Now two people began to walk.

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Two figures shot out of the bloody sea and grabbed onto the helpless goddess. As she struggled for air, Washu realized who was trying to kill her....Tenchi.....and Ryoko.

" Murderer!" Ryoko cried.

" Pay for your crimes!" Tenchi plunged her under the ocean of spilled blood.

" Now sister," Tokimi's voice echoed. " Drown in the blood you shed so many years ago. Die in the blood of those you killed during your battle for freedom. Join me and it shall end."

Washu awoke with a start. She pulled the covers closer to her.

" Just a dream....."

' Join me and it shall end....' Tokimi's voice rang in the goddess's mind as she collapsed onto her pillow once more....still hearing the.....

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......of evil in her dreams.

A/N: So, did I fool you into thinking this was real? Heh, pretty freaky dream. The truth behind it will be revealed later so remember this chapter, even if it seems out of place, it is very important. Thank you to all that have reviewed. I hope you enjoy my new descriptive writing format in the sequel. Until next Saturday, bye!