Vy: Alright, are you ready for a romantic chapter? I'm such a sucker for romance, except those big thick love story books I always find my mom reading.

Yuri: Romance? Eww, you wrote a chapter on that? GROSS!!

Vy: *rolls eyes* You'll appreciate love some day.

Yuri: Gross.

Vy: Anyway, this chapter is the longest of all so far. I really hope you like it, and please pretty please don't forget to review!! One can never have to many readers review. Now, get readin'!

Chapter 8: To Share Eternity Together

"There's Only You" by Kevin Sharp

Tenchi and Ryoko sat in the living room by themselves. Ryoko flipped through the pages of a baby names book as Tenchi sat beside her, filling out applications.

A few minutes later, his father walked in, "I am very proud of the way you are taking responsibility for this baby. I have never seen you so intent on getting a job. Your mother would be proud, too,"

"Thanks, dad," Tenchi told him, giving his father a big smile as he walked back out of the room. Tenchi looked back over at Ryoko, he was so in love with her.

In every life they say

One perfect love comes your way

Tenchi reached into his pocket and held a special little box in his hand, thinking about many things. He stood in front of Ryoko with his hand out, "Let's go walking Ryoko,"

She smiled and took his hand. They walked up a mountain trail for a few minutes in silence, enjoying the fall scenery.

"So where are we going, Tenchi?"

"You'll see,"

They walked a little farther as they talked about how their day was.

"Here we are. This is where I wanted to take you. I think it has a beautiful view,"

"Wow, it is beautiful," Ryoko said as she looked over the mountains, colored by the autumn rainbow of reds, oranges, and yellows. The sun was setting behind the peeks, laying a golden glow over all that she could see.

"There is something I want to do before I may not get the chance for it again," he told her, reaching in his pocket once again.

I know from my heart that's true

"I love you, Ryoko, and never want to be without you. You are the love of my life and the only one that I want to grow old with," he continued, pulling the box out.

There's only you

Tenchi got down on one knee and opened the box to Ryoko, it held a stunning gold diamond ring that sparkled incredibly in the sunset.

"Please share you life forever with me, Ryoko. Marry me and be with me always,"

Ryoko let out a surprised gasp and dropped to her knees so she could look directly into Tenchi's eyes.

"I have wanted to hear those words for so long. Of course I will marry you Tenchi!"

Ryoko softly cried as he slipped the ring on her finger. He caressed her cheek and gave her a loving kiss.

"You look like an angel in the sunset, Ryoko, just gorgeous,"

Ryoko blushed and she and Tenchi sat together, watching the sun set completely.

When sorrow brings me pain

If teardrops fall like rain

"Ryoko?"

"Yes, Tenchi?"

"Why did you leave me?"

Ryoko looked down at the ground. "It was stupid, I was scared, scared because she might have been right,"

"Who?"

"Ayeka."

"What did she say to you, Ryoko?"

A tear went down her cheek as she explained, "She said that I could never be with you, that it would never work because you are Jurain royalty, and that you would eventually have to go back to Juria so you could rule. I am not royalty, and I got scared that I would never be able to be with you because you would have to leave me. For a little while, I thought Ayeka was right. I am in a much lower class than you. I didn't know what made me think I could actually be with royalty, so I left," she was crying even harder now.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because I was afraid that you would tell me the same thing. How often do you hear of royalty marrying someone like a space pirate?"

"Look at me. I love you, and yes, I will go to Jurai to take my place in power," Ryoko's eyes filled with more tears as she expected the news that she had been dreading, "but I will have you right there beside me to be my queen. I would never leave you. Don't ever think that. Why would you ever listen to Ayeka?"

"Because it made sense. I was just so scared."

Who else can I turn to

There's only you

Tenchi hugged her tight and let her know everything would be ok. He cheered her up and they started to walk back to the house.

Ryoko bounded in the door and showed off her ring to everyone, her eyes sparkling with true happiness.

Ayeka walked over to Tenchi, "So when is the big day?" she asked him with no enthusiasm. Tenchi ignored her. "Tenchi? Why are you ignoring me?"

"Give me a good reason why I should speak to you, right now, Ayeka,"

"I'm confused, Tenchi. Please explain to me what is wrong,"

Every night I thank the Lord above

For giving you to me

"Ryoko is the greatest thing that has ever been in my life, Ayeka, and you tried to ruin it. Why?"

"What are you talking about, Tenchi?"

"Don't play innocent with me. Ryoko told me what you said to her,"

"Umm," Ayeka froze, "I...I.."

"Well?"

"I am sorry for what I said. I wanted to be the one with you, not her,"

"So you tried to ruin our relationship?"

"It was stupid and childish of me. I just wanted to be with you and I acted selfishly. I realize now I want you to be happy, and if you are happiest with her, then that is where I want you to be. I'm sorry,"

All my life I'll give you all my love

True and faithfully

"She is the only one I can be happy with. I love her and would never do anything to hurt her. When I take my place in Jurian royalty, she will be with me as my queen. I would never leave her. Remember that and remember your place when you speak to her, Ayeka. I shall forgive you for this, but next time don't think I'll be so forgiving,"

"I am sorry, Tenchi. I would never do that, or anything to ruin your happiness, ever again. I'm sorry," Ayeka whispered as she walked up the stairs, her eyes watering heavily.

Ryoko saw her and phased up to Ayeka's room.

"Ayeka?"

"Oh, Ryoko, what are you doing up here?"

"I heard your apology to Tenchi. I'll never completely understand exactly why you wanted me to leave or why I actually did, but I also forgive you and want you to be one of my bride's maids, of you want to be of course,"

"You do? But why? After what I said, why are you even talking to me?"

"Because I am not just some rough, tough, heartless space pirate,"

"No, your not. I will be honored to be in your wedding," she said with a smile.

"See you later downstairs, Ayeka," Ryoko phased back downstairs and found Tenchi.

"Ryoko!" he cried wrapping his arms around her.

So darlin' say you'll stay

Don't take you love away

"Oh, Ryoko, don't ever leave again please. I don't know what I would do if I were to lose you,"

"Don't worry, Tenchi, I'll always be with you, no matter what. I love you, Tenchi,"

I'll never find someone new

There's only you

"I love you, Ryoko, only you,"

Vy: So???? What did you think? I thought that the sunset was sweet.

Yuri: *puts finger in throat* Gag me please.

Vy: *pulls on Yuri's tail* Don't tempt me.

Yuri: Nyah.

Vy: Well, I hope you enjoyed it. And what did you think about the Ayeka dilemma? Kind of devious, isn't she? Not like her at all, but I guess people just don't think when they really like someone. *hear Yuri in background making gag noises* Hmm, I am going to go deal with a certain love phobia cat, please review!! And soon I will have the next chapter ready, so check back soon.