Love That Guides Us
Chapter 11
Let A Loved One Guide The Way
Dedication: This chapter is dedicated to Stephine H. There to hold me when I cry, guiding the way to a better life. Always caring and never gives up. One I turn to when I need good luck, or just a reassuring smile. Thank you for guiding my way Stephine. If it weren't for you, I don't know where I would be now.
A gust of wind blew across the open plain of battle. Rocks and small pebbles cascaded down from the cliffs above. Two souls remained tranquil through the silence, eyes piercing through the other's.
" You dare challenge your own sister?" the hiss of Time yelled.
" Not here, not now, and not alone!"
Tokimi stared at Washu with disgust. " You are a coward! Have you not the will to defeat me without help? Are you truly the goddess I seek? I knew for a fact that Chaos was a strong willed and prideful being!"
" She is....but she's not stupid. Bye!"
Blue light flashed before the demon's eyes, blinding her in a moment when sight was obligatory. When her eyes allowed her back her vision, Washu was nowhere to be found.
" Damn.....she must be back on the Earth."
Washu hadn't left yet. The Goddess of Chaos hid her body behind a rock as she thought of a way to brake free of the shield around the planet. It seemed impossible while Tokimi was on the planet since it drew its power from her. Her only chance of escape was if some one were to break the force field from the outside. There was only one person she could think of asking for help.......Ryoko.
Lightning shattered the sky as rain fell as a blessing upon dried soil. The sound of construction by hand was heard softly in the distance. Slowly, the remains of the Masaki home found its way into a neat but messy pile. Each member of the clan found a resting place along side of the pile and let the rain form puddles on the noses. It had been a long day. It had been a day full of lies and realizations.
All was still but the mind of on woman. Ryoko. They young space pirate watched her sister Takara as the goddess rose to her feet. After learning of her connection with Tokimi, Ryoko had lost all trust in Takara. She felt betrayed. She felt used. Yet, for some strange reason she still believed Takara was their only hope for survival....that is if she hadn't lied about her story of life.
' Ryoko....'
The pirate froze with shock and fear. Emotions and images raced through her mind with such a speed that she became dizzy. Was this truly her mother's voice?
' Ryoko....answer me....'
It was Washu. There was doubt in Ryoko's mind that the voice was Washu's. The feeling of joy rushed through her body as soon as she heard the pure voice of goodness in her mother. Had she returned to normal?
' Yes, Mom?'
' Good, you responded.....Ryoko, I need your help.'
The pirate fell silent once more. The Goddess of Chaos needed help from a space pirate? What kind of danger was Washu in?
' With what?'
' I'm stuck here with Tokimi. I know I hurt you again by leaving you, but I promise I will never leave you again. Please come to Planet Ishikawa and destroy the energy field surrounding it!'
Ryoko couldn't believe her ears. The moment Washu regains her senses she is already apologizing. The pirate would have thought about this longer if Washu hadn't sounded so distressed.
' Sure thing. I'll get the others and we'll....'
' No!' Washu interjected quickly.
' What do you mean no?'
' Only bring Takara, Tsunami, and yourself.'
' What about Tenchi?'
' No.'
Before Ryoko could respond, the mental line ceased to exist. Tenchi, one of the strongest members of the clan, was not to join her....that didn't sound right. What the heck was Washu thinking? Leaving Tenchi behind would surly end in failure! He had saved everyone so many times and it was possible he could do it again. If anything, she should stay behind.
" No, I don't think so," a calm voice answered as if it had read Ryoko's mind.
" Meaning?" Ryoko recognized the voice as Takara's, causing a wave of anger to crash upon her.
" Stop being rude to me, I have done nothing but speak the truth. I'll have you know you have the blood of Tokimi coursing through your veins as well!"
The space pirate fell silent as she contemplated the spoken words of truth. She had been hostile to Takara when she herself was guilty of the same crime. She suddenly felt a pang of guilt wash over her.
" I'm sorry."
" No time for apologizes, sister. Mother needs our help."
Ryoko froze. " How did you...."
" Shhh, the others are asleep, now is the time to leave." The goddess tapped Tsunami on the shoulder. " Up Tsunami, we have a mission to complete."
Black hair swayed calmly in the pull of the wind. Eyes of chocolate mixed ebony stared blankly at the sky of dark blue. Words of his love's distress had caught his ear. His mind raced with ideas of sneaking aboard the space ship being loaded with supplies. No matter what, Tenchi was going with them.
The prince crept up the side of the transporter. He smiled as he found himself staring at a trap door located on the very top of the ship. Tenchi waited patiently for the goddesses to exit the chambers inside before he opened it and raced for the storage room. Once inside, the prince relaxed behind a crate of food. The rumble of the spacecraft's lift off slowly rocked the prince to sleep. His eyes closed in slumber and dreams of Washu filled his mind.
Pink hair flew above the rock, revealing the goddesses current position to Tokimi. Slowly the demon moved forward, hoping to once again gain control over her sister. Before even reaching the rock, Chaos rose from her position with blood stained eyes and a mysterious grin upon her face.
" Well sister, looks like you found me. Did you enjoy the splendid show of courage? Did I truly fool you? How pathetic are you?" Washu forced the lies out of her mouth.
The Goddess of Chaos knew this was her only chance of survival. She must pretend to be under Tokimi's spell. Once Ryoko arrived, Tokimi would find herself off guard and that is when Washu would strike. All she needed was to earn Tokimi's trust.....sadly that meant hurting one of the friends that came to rescue her.
" I don't believe you!" Time hissed between clenched teeth. " Prove yourself loyal!"
The sound of shattering glass blared throughout the planet. Time and Chaos turned to see a large spacecraft find its way to the soil of Planet Ishikawa. It became apparent that the shield had been shattered. Washu grinned in relief and only one thought came to mind.
' Now, I'll let my loved ones guide the way.'
Chapter 11
Let A Loved One Guide The Way
Dedication: This chapter is dedicated to Stephine H. There to hold me when I cry, guiding the way to a better life. Always caring and never gives up. One I turn to when I need good luck, or just a reassuring smile. Thank you for guiding my way Stephine. If it weren't for you, I don't know where I would be now.
A gust of wind blew across the open plain of battle. Rocks and small pebbles cascaded down from the cliffs above. Two souls remained tranquil through the silence, eyes piercing through the other's.
" You dare challenge your own sister?" the hiss of Time yelled.
" Not here, not now, and not alone!"
Tokimi stared at Washu with disgust. " You are a coward! Have you not the will to defeat me without help? Are you truly the goddess I seek? I knew for a fact that Chaos was a strong willed and prideful being!"
" She is....but she's not stupid. Bye!"
Blue light flashed before the demon's eyes, blinding her in a moment when sight was obligatory. When her eyes allowed her back her vision, Washu was nowhere to be found.
" Damn.....she must be back on the Earth."
Washu hadn't left yet. The Goddess of Chaos hid her body behind a rock as she thought of a way to brake free of the shield around the planet. It seemed impossible while Tokimi was on the planet since it drew its power from her. Her only chance of escape was if some one were to break the force field from the outside. There was only one person she could think of asking for help.......Ryoko.
Lightning shattered the sky as rain fell as a blessing upon dried soil. The sound of construction by hand was heard softly in the distance. Slowly, the remains of the Masaki home found its way into a neat but messy pile. Each member of the clan found a resting place along side of the pile and let the rain form puddles on the noses. It had been a long day. It had been a day full of lies and realizations.
All was still but the mind of on woman. Ryoko. They young space pirate watched her sister Takara as the goddess rose to her feet. After learning of her connection with Tokimi, Ryoko had lost all trust in Takara. She felt betrayed. She felt used. Yet, for some strange reason she still believed Takara was their only hope for survival....that is if she hadn't lied about her story of life.
' Ryoko....'
The pirate froze with shock and fear. Emotions and images raced through her mind with such a speed that she became dizzy. Was this truly her mother's voice?
' Ryoko....answer me....'
It was Washu. There was doubt in Ryoko's mind that the voice was Washu's. The feeling of joy rushed through her body as soon as she heard the pure voice of goodness in her mother. Had she returned to normal?
' Yes, Mom?'
' Good, you responded.....Ryoko, I need your help.'
The pirate fell silent once more. The Goddess of Chaos needed help from a space pirate? What kind of danger was Washu in?
' With what?'
' I'm stuck here with Tokimi. I know I hurt you again by leaving you, but I promise I will never leave you again. Please come to Planet Ishikawa and destroy the energy field surrounding it!'
Ryoko couldn't believe her ears. The moment Washu regains her senses she is already apologizing. The pirate would have thought about this longer if Washu hadn't sounded so distressed.
' Sure thing. I'll get the others and we'll....'
' No!' Washu interjected quickly.
' What do you mean no?'
' Only bring Takara, Tsunami, and yourself.'
' What about Tenchi?'
' No.'
Before Ryoko could respond, the mental line ceased to exist. Tenchi, one of the strongest members of the clan, was not to join her....that didn't sound right. What the heck was Washu thinking? Leaving Tenchi behind would surly end in failure! He had saved everyone so many times and it was possible he could do it again. If anything, she should stay behind.
" No, I don't think so," a calm voice answered as if it had read Ryoko's mind.
" Meaning?" Ryoko recognized the voice as Takara's, causing a wave of anger to crash upon her.
" Stop being rude to me, I have done nothing but speak the truth. I'll have you know you have the blood of Tokimi coursing through your veins as well!"
The space pirate fell silent as she contemplated the spoken words of truth. She had been hostile to Takara when she herself was guilty of the same crime. She suddenly felt a pang of guilt wash over her.
" I'm sorry."
" No time for apologizes, sister. Mother needs our help."
Ryoko froze. " How did you...."
" Shhh, the others are asleep, now is the time to leave." The goddess tapped Tsunami on the shoulder. " Up Tsunami, we have a mission to complete."
Black hair swayed calmly in the pull of the wind. Eyes of chocolate mixed ebony stared blankly at the sky of dark blue. Words of his love's distress had caught his ear. His mind raced with ideas of sneaking aboard the space ship being loaded with supplies. No matter what, Tenchi was going with them.
The prince crept up the side of the transporter. He smiled as he found himself staring at a trap door located on the very top of the ship. Tenchi waited patiently for the goddesses to exit the chambers inside before he opened it and raced for the storage room. Once inside, the prince relaxed behind a crate of food. The rumble of the spacecraft's lift off slowly rocked the prince to sleep. His eyes closed in slumber and dreams of Washu filled his mind.
Pink hair flew above the rock, revealing the goddesses current position to Tokimi. Slowly the demon moved forward, hoping to once again gain control over her sister. Before even reaching the rock, Chaos rose from her position with blood stained eyes and a mysterious grin upon her face.
" Well sister, looks like you found me. Did you enjoy the splendid show of courage? Did I truly fool you? How pathetic are you?" Washu forced the lies out of her mouth.
The Goddess of Chaos knew this was her only chance of survival. She must pretend to be under Tokimi's spell. Once Ryoko arrived, Tokimi would find herself off guard and that is when Washu would strike. All she needed was to earn Tokimi's trust.....sadly that meant hurting one of the friends that came to rescue her.
" I don't believe you!" Time hissed between clenched teeth. " Prove yourself loyal!"
The sound of shattering glass blared throughout the planet. Time and Chaos turned to see a large spacecraft find its way to the soil of Planet Ishikawa. It became apparent that the shield had been shattered. Washu grinned in relief and only one thought came to mind.
' Now, I'll let my loved ones guide the way.'