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Q.M: Newhoz. Here's another chapter to No Need For A Whole New Life Style. Hope you all enjoy! Oh, and just to let you know, this is a short chapter. But, enjoy neway! ::waves bye::
No Need For A Whole New Life Style Chapter 4: No Need for Reminiscing
As everyone in the house was sleeping, in their own little dream land, Ryoko sat by the large window in her room, staring out at what stars she could see. 'Why does the city have to be so bright at night? They don't like the stars or something?' Ryoko sighed and laid her forehead on the semi-cold glass of the window-pan. Thinking back to the days before her new life style she held now. She sighed once more. But instead of it being silent, you could hear the gentle word of a single name. "Tenchi..."
And a little distance from where Ryoko stayed, another was up, looking up at the scattered stars that lye in the sky above him. His feet hanging over the roof of his house. The light breeze blowing some of his hair in from of his eyes. And as the breeze flew by, he almost heard him name being called. And as an answer to his name, he called out just as gently, "Ryoko..." before closing his eyes, enjoying the night's breeze against his skin.
//Back to Now//
It was a couple of days since the fight between Ryoko and Ayeka, and now everything seemed as good as new. Well....... Almost everything...
As the days passed, Washu, ever since admitting her liking for Niko, acted... well, stranger. She seemed to be avoiding Niko like the plague, as though he carried a disease that she could've easily caught. But Ryoko, Ayeka, and Katrina were determined to get her over her sudden fear of Niko and have a little fun of their own in the process. So as the three friends ate together for lunch at a nearby restaurant, with Sasami still at the apartments to help Washu with whatever, they talked amongst themselves. Forming a plan to get the two "lovebirds" together on at least one date. But "how?" was the question.
"So, what should we do anyway? We want to be discrete about it."
"But not too discrete, other wise it won't work period."
"True. So how do you propose we do this?"
~*~ No one told me about her The way she lied Well, no one told me about her How many people cried ~*~
The three were silent for a few moments, just thinking of what to do. When suddenly Ryoko's eyes opened in excitement as an idea spiraled around in her head.
"I've got it!"
Ayeka and Katrina looked up at their friend, curiosity spread across their features.
"Well, do tell, Ryoko!" said Katrina, excitement being heard slightly through her voice.
"Well, you know how ma likes to go to those science museums occasionally, just to remember 'the old times'?"
"Yea, so? What does this have to do with anything?"
"That's the whole thing, Ayeka! Mom still loves going to those places. And remember the one they say is opening in a few days, sometime this weekend?"
"Yes..."
"And do you remember who is sponsoring for it?"
"..... Wait a minute! The main sponser is Niko Zeeshan!" exclaimed Katrina at what Ryoko was trying to say.
"Precisely! All we need to do is buy enough tickets for everyone, go on opening night, take a few more friends to make it a little more interesting, find Niko, accidentally get distracted by something, leave mom and Niko by themselves, and boom! Instant date without them even realizing it!"
"Wow! That's a great plan, Ryoko! Wouldn't have put it together myself."
"I must agree with you there, Kat. But how are we going to get the tickets and leave Washu and Niko by themselves?"
"The tickets, I can take care of."
"And leave the rest up to me!" finished Katrina as she seemingly finished Ryoko's sentence.
The three gave each other encouraging smiles and shock each other's hands, ceiling the plan they made. Leaving the rest to fate.
//Back with Tenchi//
Tenchi walked home from his training with Lord Katzuhito, exhausted from the never ending torture of body pains he received from his grandfather. He lay on his bed, his eyes studying the cracks and bends in his ceiling. Just seeming to stare off into space for some time.
He finally sighed, sitting up to take a breather from life, and proceeded to walk to the bathroom where he hoped to get a good soak to calm his nerves, as well as his pains.
As he sat in the warm water of his bath, the steam filled his nostrils, sending his mind and body to nothing more than peaceful bliss as he leaned back and relaxed. But as his body took in the warmth of the bath's waters, his mind wondered back to what his life was before it was now. The girls, always having more or one in the house to keep him company, were gone. Not even Kiyone and Mihoshi had come back to filling out papers at the GP Headquarters. Sasami and Ayeka were gone with their old friend Ryo. And Ryoko and Washu were just..... gone. To wherever. Not hearing a word from either of them since they left what felt like so many years ago.
As his body sunk into the water more, his mind drifted back to more memories of his past life, before everyone left him alone again. 'Sheesh, I would've never figured that life would be so lonely without all the girls.' he said to himself as he sighed again and rubbed his face of the strain that was threatening to break through.
As he closed his eyes, leaning his head back on the cold tub of his bath, his body felt as though his was beginning to fall asleep as his mind began to dream. Wondering back to the days of old... the days of happiness.
~*~ Well, it's too late to say you're sorry How would I know, why should I care Please don't bother trying to find her She's not there...oh oh oh ~*~
//Flashback-Dreams//
The snow lightly fell from the skies of the Masaki home. Its feathery flakes landing of the grounds surrounding the home, covering it and the house itself, in a white, cottony blanket of softly fallen snow. Giving the surrounding a peaceful feeling as you listened to the gentle breeze as it fought what little warmth was left. The sweet call of the bird's winter melodies, the soft giggling of people playing, having fun with one another as they threw snow and built snowmen, and just enjoying the new gift of the season before it got too cold.
"Hey Ryoko! What do you think of the Ryo-ohkiman?"
Ryoko walked up to Sasami and looked at the snow molding of little Ryo- ohki, taking the great likeness of the little creature. "Wow! This is great Sasami! But you forgot the carrot..."
The little princess laughed as Ryoko compared the real Ryo-ohki to the molded one. She quickly molded a carrot between the small hands of the Ryo- ohkiman. She then dusted her hand off and stood back, taking in the wonderful job of her "snowman". She then walked over to Ryoko and looked at her own snowman.
"Wow, that's really good, Ryoko!"
Ryoko smiled down at the little girl as she patted a little snow here and there, making sure none was to fall off. She then stepped back near Sasami, too taking in the work of her snowman.
The snowman, Sasami noticed, wasn't actually a snowman at all, but instead a women sitting on a snow floor, smiling down at a little bundle of joy that she held in her arms. The woman, who was much more than she appeared, had wings of an angel, her hair long, passing her shoulders. Her long dress covering her legs and feet, leaving very little to the imagination. Sasami and Ryo-ohki gawked at the wonderful piece of art work and clapped for Ryoko, showing their excitement for Ryoko's work.
"I'll be right back, Ryoko. I wanna get a camera. This is definitely a Kodak moment!"
Sasami ran inside, followed by a happy little Ryo-ohki. Ryoko smiled at them as she watched them run inside the house, in desperate search for a camera. Ryoko turned back to her "snowwomen and child" and smiled, not noticing her own hand that began to unconsciously rub her stomach.
"Hey there, nice work."
Ryoko turned around quickly at hearing a sudden voice. She smiled slightly and turned back around, glancing back at the snow molding. "Thanks," she said quietly, wrapping her arms around her waist.
"Mind if I ask you something, Ryoko?"
"Sure, Tenchi. Ask away."
"How is it possible for it to snow when it's May and snow was over a long time ago? Little Washu have a little hand in this?"
"*snicker**smirk* You've caught her. Just let her have her fun. She doesn't get it much with her locking herself away in that lab of her's."
"Ah, I see. I see you two have been taking this into both of you advantages?"
"What gave it away? You don't see snow much around here, except every couple of years. Its fun of have a little snow sooner than you expect. More fun to have."
Tenchi smirked and shock his head instead of laughing out loud. Suddenly, as though on queue, Sasami ran out the house. Camera in hand.
"Alright! Got the camera. Picture time!"
//End of Flashback-Dream//
Tenchi woke up with a jolt as he heard a knock of the bathroom door. "Who is it?"
"It's me, Tenchi? How long are you going to be in there? Dinner should be done soon!"
"Alright, dad! I'm coming out. Be there in a few minutes."
"Alright, Tenchi. Your grandfather and I will be waiting for you then."
Tenchi sighed as he heard his father leave from the back of the bathroom door before resuming his previous relaxation. No sooner be lay back down that he got out of the bathes. Not wanting to keep his father and grandfather waiting to long. So he dried off, got dressed, and left the bathroom. Meeting his father and grandfather in the kitchen, food ready and waiting with them.
~*~ Nobody told me about her What could I do Well, nobody told me about her Though they all knew ~*~
//Back with Ryoko; Saturday evening//
Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, Washu, Katrina and a few of their friends walked into the newly opened science museum, dressed in evening gowns. Ryoko was in a long sparkling black dress that reached down her ankles, just above her matching 3 inch heels. The slits on both sides reaching just above her knees. Ayeka wore a long lavender dress that flared out near the bottom, two slits of either side of the dress, the same length as Ryoko's. Her shoes were a little higher than one inch, white and matched the small scarf that was tied around her neck. Washu wore, of course, a red dress, that reached just above her knees and a black scarf tied around her waist to match her two and a half in heels (boy does that ever make her tall...). And lastly, Katrina wore a long yellow dress made of satin. A slight train following behind her. Her shoes were pale yellow (custom made) to match the sash he held around her shoulders.
As they walked to the main room, eyes following them all, Ryoko and the others almost lost Washu as she tried to run off to see a newly designed machine. They had to literally drag her away from the machine so the three could proceed with their plan. When they found Niko, they quickly walked to the opposite side of the room, but still in eye's view of Niko.
When Niko saw them standing on the other side of the room, he smiled slightly as he saw Ryoko and Washu goofing as siblings do. He said "excuse me" to the man he was talking to just moments before and walked up to them.
Ryoko turned and smiled when she saw Niko walked towards them. She waved at him and gave him a slight hug when he reached them. Which he returned gladly.
"Hey there, Niko. What's up?" Ryoko asked cheerfully.
"Oh, nothing much Ryoko. Just walking and talking. Why are you guys here?"
"Mom likes science. So Katrina, Ayeka, and I figured that we'd take her. Just for old time's sake. Heard you're sponsoring for this place, though. That's cool. But I thought you were the more 'cook' kinda guy, and note sciences."
"I know. Actually, I use to love sciences when I was a kid. In fact, I never lost my love for it. I just found something more me."
"Ah, I see."
"Hey Ryoko! Ayeka! Sasami! Katrina! Come here! We found something that all of you would love!"
Ryoko turned to her friend Ami and smiled. "What?!"
"Just come over here and find out!"
Ami turned around and went in the room next door, meeting with the others who were waiting for her. Ryoko turned back to Washu and Niko and smiled. "Well, looks like we're needed. We'll see you guys later. K? We'll be back whenever."
Ryoko began walking off, followed my Ayeka, Sasami, and Katrina, and they all disappeared behind the same wall as Ami. When they reached Ami and the others, they all smirked. Ryoko peaked to look at her mother and Niko, a small, hopeful smile on her face.
//back with Washu and Niko//
~*~ Well, it's too late to say you're sorry How would I know, why should I care Please don't bother trying to find her She's not there.... ~*~
Washu looked at the machine next to her after her daughter and friends left, not daring to look into Niko's eyes. Niko on the other hand, looked straight at her, wondering what to say to her since they hadn't talked in quite a while.
"Hey there, Washu. Long time no see."
'Oh, why'd u have to start talking now?.' "Yea. So, how have you been doing Niko?"
"Ok, I guess. Been working a lot over at the restaurant. You?"
"Same ol', same ol'. Been looking for a job more, doing things at home. Figuring a few things out. You know, gotta do everything at once."
"Yep, definitely same Washu." Washu turned around to look at Niko, a look of confusion on her face. "Just making sure you were the same Washu that I knew."
Washu smirked at him and chuckled slightly. "Smartass."
"Me? Never!" protested Niko, a smirk spread across his face.
Washu shook her head slightly. They talked for a while, just enjoying each other's company. Eventually, to much dismay of Ryoko, she lost her track of the two lovebirds. She gave up on her mission of finding them and returned to her friends, telling what she knew so far of the night.
//Back in Okayama//
Tenchi lay on the roof his house, watching the stars twinkle. Enjoying the silence of the night's air. Enjoying the time to himself. As he lay there, fighting the urge to have sleep overcome him, he saw a shooting star fly by above him. Smiling to himself, he secretly made a wish. Hoping, deep down inside that it would come true. But as he lay there, with no one to bother him in this lonely silence, sleep eventually got it's way and won the small battle of tiredness as Tenchi's eyes closed and he drifted off to a land of peaceful slumber. Or, so he hoped.
//Dreamland//
There they were, the only time that Ayeka or Ryoko never fought. The cherry blossom trees. Ryoko lay on a high branch of the tree, just enjoying the smell of the sweet Sakura's as it drifted into her nose, filling her senses with the pleasurable smell of the small flower. Ayeka sat if the ground at the base of the tree. Feeling the breeze brush through her hair, whisking a few in front of her eyes as she read a manga from father's library.
They were silent at first, just enjoying the silence of nature. But as the silence took over, Ryoko finally spoke. "Hey Ayeka, why do you suppose that Tenchi never chooses?"
Ayeka sighed and closed her book, placing it on her lap. "I really have no idea Miss Ryoko."
"Do you think he'll even ever choose? I mean, it doesn't really take this long does it?"
"For most people, no. But you also have to remember Miss Ryoko, that Tenchi has a lot of worries and problems that he must deal with. So he gets too caught up in everything else to even think of the fact that we are waiting for an answer on who he wants to be with. Even if it's neither of us."
"True. But if it isn't either of us, do you realize how much of a waste of time it has been for us then? I mean, think about it. You have two women, sitting there as patiently as they can, waiting for answer on who he loves. And if the end, when he does finally tell and it's neither of us, do you know how much sorrow it could cause for both of us? Not just because he broke both of out hearts, but also that he loved someone else, didn't even bother telling us straight off the bat, and leaves us in suspense for nothing. Don't you think that would suck? Truthfully?!"
"Yes, I know what you mean Miss Ryoko. But we must think on the positive side. Since he hasn't chosen anyone, that we know of, then he much still love one of us. And wouldn't you prefer he love one of us, instead of someone else?"
"Of course! You at least put up a fight when it comes to Tenchi. I mean, sure, so does everyone else, but no one has your spunk."
Ayeka giggled slightly at this fact, but continued to listen to what Ryoko was saying. "But really, if Tenchi doesn't ever choose, what do you think we'll do? I don't think I could live without knowing that Tenchi loved someone. Even if it wasn't me."
"As do I Ryoko. As do I."
And then, silence once again came between the pair. And unbeknownst to either of them, a young man stood behind a large tree, silently listening to their conversation. He sighed slightly and shook his head. Mumbling to himself, "If I knew, I'd tell you guys. Trust me."
~*~ Well, let me tell you about the way she looked The way she acted, the color of her hair Her voice is soft and cool Her eyes are clear and bright But she's not there... ~*~
~*~ TBC ~*~
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Q.M: Hey everyone! Sorry it took so long to update. Been busy as hell with a lotta crud.
Duo: Yea, like mine hasn't.
Q.M: Oh, but out Duo!
Duo: Well think about it! I'm always getting tied up about every other chapter!
Q.M: ::gets mischievous grin:: Wanna have a whack at it now?! ::takes out rope from behind back::
Duo: Yipe! ::runs out of the room::
Q.M: Newhoz. Here's another chapter to No Need For A Whole New Life Style. Hope you all enjoy! Oh, and just to let you know, this is a short chapter. But, enjoy neway! ::waves bye::
No Need For A Whole New Life Style Chapter 4: No Need for Reminiscing
As everyone in the house was sleeping, in their own little dream land, Ryoko sat by the large window in her room, staring out at what stars she could see. 'Why does the city have to be so bright at night? They don't like the stars or something?' Ryoko sighed and laid her forehead on the semi-cold glass of the window-pan. Thinking back to the days before her new life style she held now. She sighed once more. But instead of it being silent, you could hear the gentle word of a single name. "Tenchi..."
And a little distance from where Ryoko stayed, another was up, looking up at the scattered stars that lye in the sky above him. His feet hanging over the roof of his house. The light breeze blowing some of his hair in from of his eyes. And as the breeze flew by, he almost heard him name being called. And as an answer to his name, he called out just as gently, "Ryoko..." before closing his eyes, enjoying the night's breeze against his skin.
//Back to Now//
It was a couple of days since the fight between Ryoko and Ayeka, and now everything seemed as good as new. Well....... Almost everything...
As the days passed, Washu, ever since admitting her liking for Niko, acted... well, stranger. She seemed to be avoiding Niko like the plague, as though he carried a disease that she could've easily caught. But Ryoko, Ayeka, and Katrina were determined to get her over her sudden fear of Niko and have a little fun of their own in the process. So as the three friends ate together for lunch at a nearby restaurant, with Sasami still at the apartments to help Washu with whatever, they talked amongst themselves. Forming a plan to get the two "lovebirds" together on at least one date. But "how?" was the question.
"So, what should we do anyway? We want to be discrete about it."
"But not too discrete, other wise it won't work period."
"True. So how do you propose we do this?"
~*~ No one told me about her The way she lied Well, no one told me about her How many people cried ~*~
The three were silent for a few moments, just thinking of what to do. When suddenly Ryoko's eyes opened in excitement as an idea spiraled around in her head.
"I've got it!"
Ayeka and Katrina looked up at their friend, curiosity spread across their features.
"Well, do tell, Ryoko!" said Katrina, excitement being heard slightly through her voice.
"Well, you know how ma likes to go to those science museums occasionally, just to remember 'the old times'?"
"Yea, so? What does this have to do with anything?"
"That's the whole thing, Ayeka! Mom still loves going to those places. And remember the one they say is opening in a few days, sometime this weekend?"
"Yes..."
"And do you remember who is sponsoring for it?"
"..... Wait a minute! The main sponser is Niko Zeeshan!" exclaimed Katrina at what Ryoko was trying to say.
"Precisely! All we need to do is buy enough tickets for everyone, go on opening night, take a few more friends to make it a little more interesting, find Niko, accidentally get distracted by something, leave mom and Niko by themselves, and boom! Instant date without them even realizing it!"
"Wow! That's a great plan, Ryoko! Wouldn't have put it together myself."
"I must agree with you there, Kat. But how are we going to get the tickets and leave Washu and Niko by themselves?"
"The tickets, I can take care of."
"And leave the rest up to me!" finished Katrina as she seemingly finished Ryoko's sentence.
The three gave each other encouraging smiles and shock each other's hands, ceiling the plan they made. Leaving the rest to fate.
//Back with Tenchi//
Tenchi walked home from his training with Lord Katzuhito, exhausted from the never ending torture of body pains he received from his grandfather. He lay on his bed, his eyes studying the cracks and bends in his ceiling. Just seeming to stare off into space for some time.
He finally sighed, sitting up to take a breather from life, and proceeded to walk to the bathroom where he hoped to get a good soak to calm his nerves, as well as his pains.
As he sat in the warm water of his bath, the steam filled his nostrils, sending his mind and body to nothing more than peaceful bliss as he leaned back and relaxed. But as his body took in the warmth of the bath's waters, his mind wondered back to what his life was before it was now. The girls, always having more or one in the house to keep him company, were gone. Not even Kiyone and Mihoshi had come back to filling out papers at the GP Headquarters. Sasami and Ayeka were gone with their old friend Ryo. And Ryoko and Washu were just..... gone. To wherever. Not hearing a word from either of them since they left what felt like so many years ago.
As his body sunk into the water more, his mind drifted back to more memories of his past life, before everyone left him alone again. 'Sheesh, I would've never figured that life would be so lonely without all the girls.' he said to himself as he sighed again and rubbed his face of the strain that was threatening to break through.
As he closed his eyes, leaning his head back on the cold tub of his bath, his body felt as though his was beginning to fall asleep as his mind began to dream. Wondering back to the days of old... the days of happiness.
~*~ Well, it's too late to say you're sorry How would I know, why should I care Please don't bother trying to find her She's not there...oh oh oh ~*~
//Flashback-Dreams//
The snow lightly fell from the skies of the Masaki home. Its feathery flakes landing of the grounds surrounding the home, covering it and the house itself, in a white, cottony blanket of softly fallen snow. Giving the surrounding a peaceful feeling as you listened to the gentle breeze as it fought what little warmth was left. The sweet call of the bird's winter melodies, the soft giggling of people playing, having fun with one another as they threw snow and built snowmen, and just enjoying the new gift of the season before it got too cold.
"Hey Ryoko! What do you think of the Ryo-ohkiman?"
Ryoko walked up to Sasami and looked at the snow molding of little Ryo- ohki, taking the great likeness of the little creature. "Wow! This is great Sasami! But you forgot the carrot..."
The little princess laughed as Ryoko compared the real Ryo-ohki to the molded one. She quickly molded a carrot between the small hands of the Ryo- ohkiman. She then dusted her hand off and stood back, taking in the wonderful job of her "snowman". She then walked over to Ryoko and looked at her own snowman.
"Wow, that's really good, Ryoko!"
Ryoko smiled down at the little girl as she patted a little snow here and there, making sure none was to fall off. She then stepped back near Sasami, too taking in the work of her snowman.
The snowman, Sasami noticed, wasn't actually a snowman at all, but instead a women sitting on a snow floor, smiling down at a little bundle of joy that she held in her arms. The woman, who was much more than she appeared, had wings of an angel, her hair long, passing her shoulders. Her long dress covering her legs and feet, leaving very little to the imagination. Sasami and Ryo-ohki gawked at the wonderful piece of art work and clapped for Ryoko, showing their excitement for Ryoko's work.
"I'll be right back, Ryoko. I wanna get a camera. This is definitely a Kodak moment!"
Sasami ran inside, followed by a happy little Ryo-ohki. Ryoko smiled at them as she watched them run inside the house, in desperate search for a camera. Ryoko turned back to her "snowwomen and child" and smiled, not noticing her own hand that began to unconsciously rub her stomach.
"Hey there, nice work."
Ryoko turned around quickly at hearing a sudden voice. She smiled slightly and turned back around, glancing back at the snow molding. "Thanks," she said quietly, wrapping her arms around her waist.
"Mind if I ask you something, Ryoko?"
"Sure, Tenchi. Ask away."
"How is it possible for it to snow when it's May and snow was over a long time ago? Little Washu have a little hand in this?"
"*snicker**smirk* You've caught her. Just let her have her fun. She doesn't get it much with her locking herself away in that lab of her's."
"Ah, I see. I see you two have been taking this into both of you advantages?"
"What gave it away? You don't see snow much around here, except every couple of years. Its fun of have a little snow sooner than you expect. More fun to have."
Tenchi smirked and shock his head instead of laughing out loud. Suddenly, as though on queue, Sasami ran out the house. Camera in hand.
"Alright! Got the camera. Picture time!"
//End of Flashback-Dream//
Tenchi woke up with a jolt as he heard a knock of the bathroom door. "Who is it?"
"It's me, Tenchi? How long are you going to be in there? Dinner should be done soon!"
"Alright, dad! I'm coming out. Be there in a few minutes."
"Alright, Tenchi. Your grandfather and I will be waiting for you then."
Tenchi sighed as he heard his father leave from the back of the bathroom door before resuming his previous relaxation. No sooner be lay back down that he got out of the bathes. Not wanting to keep his father and grandfather waiting to long. So he dried off, got dressed, and left the bathroom. Meeting his father and grandfather in the kitchen, food ready and waiting with them.
~*~ Nobody told me about her What could I do Well, nobody told me about her Though they all knew ~*~
//Back with Ryoko; Saturday evening//
Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, Washu, Katrina and a few of their friends walked into the newly opened science museum, dressed in evening gowns. Ryoko was in a long sparkling black dress that reached down her ankles, just above her matching 3 inch heels. The slits on both sides reaching just above her knees. Ayeka wore a long lavender dress that flared out near the bottom, two slits of either side of the dress, the same length as Ryoko's. Her shoes were a little higher than one inch, white and matched the small scarf that was tied around her neck. Washu wore, of course, a red dress, that reached just above her knees and a black scarf tied around her waist to match her two and a half in heels (boy does that ever make her tall...). And lastly, Katrina wore a long yellow dress made of satin. A slight train following behind her. Her shoes were pale yellow (custom made) to match the sash he held around her shoulders.
As they walked to the main room, eyes following them all, Ryoko and the others almost lost Washu as she tried to run off to see a newly designed machine. They had to literally drag her away from the machine so the three could proceed with their plan. When they found Niko, they quickly walked to the opposite side of the room, but still in eye's view of Niko.
When Niko saw them standing on the other side of the room, he smiled slightly as he saw Ryoko and Washu goofing as siblings do. He said "excuse me" to the man he was talking to just moments before and walked up to them.
Ryoko turned and smiled when she saw Niko walked towards them. She waved at him and gave him a slight hug when he reached them. Which he returned gladly.
"Hey there, Niko. What's up?" Ryoko asked cheerfully.
"Oh, nothing much Ryoko. Just walking and talking. Why are you guys here?"
"Mom likes science. So Katrina, Ayeka, and I figured that we'd take her. Just for old time's sake. Heard you're sponsoring for this place, though. That's cool. But I thought you were the more 'cook' kinda guy, and note sciences."
"I know. Actually, I use to love sciences when I was a kid. In fact, I never lost my love for it. I just found something more me."
"Ah, I see."
"Hey Ryoko! Ayeka! Sasami! Katrina! Come here! We found something that all of you would love!"
Ryoko turned to her friend Ami and smiled. "What?!"
"Just come over here and find out!"
Ami turned around and went in the room next door, meeting with the others who were waiting for her. Ryoko turned back to Washu and Niko and smiled. "Well, looks like we're needed. We'll see you guys later. K? We'll be back whenever."
Ryoko began walking off, followed my Ayeka, Sasami, and Katrina, and they all disappeared behind the same wall as Ami. When they reached Ami and the others, they all smirked. Ryoko peaked to look at her mother and Niko, a small, hopeful smile on her face.
//back with Washu and Niko//
~*~ Well, it's too late to say you're sorry How would I know, why should I care Please don't bother trying to find her She's not there.... ~*~
Washu looked at the machine next to her after her daughter and friends left, not daring to look into Niko's eyes. Niko on the other hand, looked straight at her, wondering what to say to her since they hadn't talked in quite a while.
"Hey there, Washu. Long time no see."
'Oh, why'd u have to start talking now?.' "Yea. So, how have you been doing Niko?"
"Ok, I guess. Been working a lot over at the restaurant. You?"
"Same ol', same ol'. Been looking for a job more, doing things at home. Figuring a few things out. You know, gotta do everything at once."
"Yep, definitely same Washu." Washu turned around to look at Niko, a look of confusion on her face. "Just making sure you were the same Washu that I knew."
Washu smirked at him and chuckled slightly. "Smartass."
"Me? Never!" protested Niko, a smirk spread across his face.
Washu shook her head slightly. They talked for a while, just enjoying each other's company. Eventually, to much dismay of Ryoko, she lost her track of the two lovebirds. She gave up on her mission of finding them and returned to her friends, telling what she knew so far of the night.
//Back in Okayama//
Tenchi lay on the roof his house, watching the stars twinkle. Enjoying the silence of the night's air. Enjoying the time to himself. As he lay there, fighting the urge to have sleep overcome him, he saw a shooting star fly by above him. Smiling to himself, he secretly made a wish. Hoping, deep down inside that it would come true. But as he lay there, with no one to bother him in this lonely silence, sleep eventually got it's way and won the small battle of tiredness as Tenchi's eyes closed and he drifted off to a land of peaceful slumber. Or, so he hoped.
//Dreamland//
There they were, the only time that Ayeka or Ryoko never fought. The cherry blossom trees. Ryoko lay on a high branch of the tree, just enjoying the smell of the sweet Sakura's as it drifted into her nose, filling her senses with the pleasurable smell of the small flower. Ayeka sat if the ground at the base of the tree. Feeling the breeze brush through her hair, whisking a few in front of her eyes as she read a manga from father's library.
They were silent at first, just enjoying the silence of nature. But as the silence took over, Ryoko finally spoke. "Hey Ayeka, why do you suppose that Tenchi never chooses?"
Ayeka sighed and closed her book, placing it on her lap. "I really have no idea Miss Ryoko."
"Do you think he'll even ever choose? I mean, it doesn't really take this long does it?"
"For most people, no. But you also have to remember Miss Ryoko, that Tenchi has a lot of worries and problems that he must deal with. So he gets too caught up in everything else to even think of the fact that we are waiting for an answer on who he wants to be with. Even if it's neither of us."
"True. But if it isn't either of us, do you realize how much of a waste of time it has been for us then? I mean, think about it. You have two women, sitting there as patiently as they can, waiting for answer on who he loves. And if the end, when he does finally tell and it's neither of us, do you know how much sorrow it could cause for both of us? Not just because he broke both of out hearts, but also that he loved someone else, didn't even bother telling us straight off the bat, and leaves us in suspense for nothing. Don't you think that would suck? Truthfully?!"
"Yes, I know what you mean Miss Ryoko. But we must think on the positive side. Since he hasn't chosen anyone, that we know of, then he much still love one of us. And wouldn't you prefer he love one of us, instead of someone else?"
"Of course! You at least put up a fight when it comes to Tenchi. I mean, sure, so does everyone else, but no one has your spunk."
Ayeka giggled slightly at this fact, but continued to listen to what Ryoko was saying. "But really, if Tenchi doesn't ever choose, what do you think we'll do? I don't think I could live without knowing that Tenchi loved someone. Even if it wasn't me."
"As do I Ryoko. As do I."
And then, silence once again came between the pair. And unbeknownst to either of them, a young man stood behind a large tree, silently listening to their conversation. He sighed slightly and shook his head. Mumbling to himself, "If I knew, I'd tell you guys. Trust me."
~*~ Well, let me tell you about the way she looked The way she acted, the color of her hair Her voice is soft and cool Her eyes are clear and bright But she's not there... ~*~
~*~ TBC ~*~
Q.M: Well, it took me long enough, but I finally got another chapter up!
Crowd: YEA!!!!!!!!
Q.M: ::Grins::
Someone in crowd: Took you long enough!!!
Q.M: ::frowns:: ::takes out shot-gun and shot person in crowd.
Everyone else: ::sweatdrops:: ^_^'
Q.M: ::acts innocent:: Anyways. Just to let you all know before I go, I'm also working on another chapter for this story (already) and for Who Am I?... Ppl have been asking for me to update Daddy's Lullaby, but I can't seem to get the words I want to use for it out on the computer just yet. But when I do, I'll make sure to post it ASAP. K everyone!?
Newhoz. Tell me what you all think and if I should post another chapter soon or never. K? Thanks everyone! Ttylaterz! Ja! ::waves::
::bangs are heard in the backround, as well as loud mumbling:: ::runs outta room::
Q.M.
P.s. If you guys have any suggestions on what I should do, plz do tell me either in your reviews or e-mail me at quatresmistress@insightbb.com . THX!!!!!! Ja Ne!!!!!!