Alright, after a very very long time, I have finally come back and
continued my irresistible (yeah right!) writing. Thank you for being so
patient. I'd like to say that I'm really trying hard, and I hope you all
enjoy my fic! Oh yeah, I do not own Tenchi, although I wish I did because
I would have to steal Ryo-Ohki away from them all (that thing is soo darn
cute!).
Tenchi After Tokyo
Chapter Three: A Matter of Trust
"Shindoji!" Ayeka repeated, pulling herself up to sit upon the window sill. Menishu skipped merrily ahead, excited to see Ayeka once again. In a moment, Shindoji had made his way up to the window, and held out a large bundle of tulips to her.
"I picked these for you," he said. Ayeka took them graciously and drew one up to her nose.
"Ahh. what sweet fragrance," she sighed. Menishu jumped into Ayeka's arms. "And such a sweet little cabbit too!" Ayeka laughed. Shindoji took her hand and watched her with golden eyes.
"Ayeka, would you like to go on a walk with me?" he asked her seriously. His rough hands felt sweaty and his face expressed nervousness.
Ayeka removed her gaze from Shindoji. Whenever she looked at him, she felt like she was under a spell. "It's really late. Why do you want to ask me now?"
Shindoji clasped her hands tighter into his. "Ayeka, I couldn't stop thinking about you. I had to see you again."
Her heart melted, and a familiar tingling sensation rose up from her stomach. "Oh, Shindoji." she mumbled.
Ayeka closed her eyes as Shindoji brought his face closer to her own. She could feel his hot breath upon her, his hands traveling along her back, and he drew her into a passionate kiss.
Thoughts swirled about in Ayeka's mind while her heart raced. She felt Shindoji pull away, his hair tickling her cheeks.
"Ayeka, I'm sorry." he whispered.
Ayeka smiled calmly and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "That's ok," she said. Ayeka's mind once again enveloped her as Shindoji stared longingly. 'This is strange,' she told herself. 'You barely even know this man, and he's already at your window, seducing you with flowers and sweet kisses. Ayeka, you should think about what you are doing! Maybe you shouldn't be so trusting.' Her thoughts faded with Shindoji's gentle smile.
"I'm so glad I met you," he began. "I have truly been blessed. You make me feel so complete, Ayeka. I've only known you for a day and I already feel like I'm falling in love."
His words silenced Ayeka's wandering mind and calmed her once more. 'It just seems so right,' her heart told her. Shindoji took her hands in his and began to lead her out of the house through the window.
The night air was chilly on Ayeka's bare arms, the damp grass and muddy soil numbing her feet. "I'd like to just talk for a while," Shindoji murmured. Menishu walked silently a few feet behind them as they all started off into the forest.
Ayeka felt as if she was in a trance and had no control whatsoever of her actions. She didn't know if this was because of her explicit happiness, or just Shindoji's charm, but didn't worry about it all too much. After all, moments as romantic as this didn't come along every day.
"Domo arigatou, Ayeka, for coming with me. I really enjoy your company," Shindoji said. His grip on her tightened, and she just nodded. "So, Ayeka, would you like to tell me more about yourself? I mean, I would like to know more about your past, like your family, friends, and especially any special or exciting experiences you've had."
"Well, let's see. there's so much to tell, I don't know where to begin."
Shindoji glanced at her without really looking. "How about you start with more recent things, like a month or two ago. Then you can work your way back."
Ayeka didn't notice her companion's stone hard face and gritted teeth. She was too happy to care. "Umm. you did say interesting experiences. My dear friend, Mr. Tenchi Masaki, he's the owner of the house I'm staying at by the way, had his true love put into a sleep chamber in the form of a child a little less than a month ago. That was a heart-wrenching time for him. Actually, it was for all of us."
Shindoji motioned Ayeka to sit next to him upon a rock under a tree. His interest in her words suddenly perked. "Oh yes," he said, "that must have been horrible. Please, tell me more about this."
Ayeka sniffed and rubbed her nose. It seemed as if she was coming down with a slight cold. "Ok, her name was Sakuya, or you could call her Yugi, which ever, and Tenchi met her at school. I suppose that they were in love. Anyways, Sakuya was part of another person, which was Yugi. I'm not really sure how that happened."
"Yes, go on."
"Yugi was somewhat a demon, and she did a lot of bad things. Tenchi didn't know that his love was part of another person, a person who hurt and attempted killing others. But he found out, and tried to reunite the sides back into one. When they joined, I guess they returned into Sakuya's child form, and is now in a sleeping chamber until she is older. Tenchi is afraid that when she grows, she will become the evil Yugi once more and not his sweet Sakuya, but I really don't know much about that. Actually all I know is what I've seen from my own experiences, and I'm not sure if I have the entire story straight." Ayeka paused to catch her breath.
"I see," Shindoji said thoughtfully. "So where did you find a sleep chamber?"
Ayeka grinned. "That was easy. Another woman who lives with me, Washu, is a scientist of sorts. She built it, and it was quite simple for her. She makes the best of things, like time travelers and dimension transporters. Washu is one of the smartest people I know."
"Oh!" Shindoji looked taken aback.
"Do you know Miss Washu?" Ayeka asked curiously. Shindoji's reaction to what she had said surprised her.
Shindoji put his hand behind his head and laughed. "No," he said. "I just, uh, I just thought it was amazing someone could be that genius."
"Washu would like to have heard that."
Shindoji began twiddling his thumbs as if he was nervous again. "So, where do you keep that kind of thing? I mean, it's probably kind of big, and you might not have space for it in your house."
Ayeka stared off dreamily into the trees around her. "It's in a cave in some hill. We made kind of like a shrine for her. I could take you there some time if you'd like."
The sun began to edge its way over the horizon and leave long shadows about Shindoji's face. "I think I would like that," he said. "Maybe tomorrow evening or something." His eyes wandered to Ayeka's and caught her glance. "I'm sorry I've kept you out this late. I just now noticed the sun. You must be remarkably tired."
"No, I'm alright."
"That's good." Shindoji wrapped his arms around Ayeka's waist and embraced her in a friendly hug. "I would hate to think that I could have put you through any problems." He backed away from her and snapped his fingers for Menishu, who jumped into his arms just as he had done the last time the couple had departed. "Well, I'll see you soon, Ayeka," he said.
Ayeka waved as Shindoji turned and headed off into the woods. 'Shindoji. what a sweetheart,' she thought. "Oh!" Ayeka was brought back into reality with the sudden chirping of morning doves. "I'd better get back, and soon! Otherwise everyone will get all worried about me again!" And with that, Ayeka took off towards the Masaki home.
Ayeka scrambled through the window of the room in which she had took residence that previous night.
"Ayeka? Are you in here?" came an anxious knock from the door.
'Whew! Just in time!" Ayeka thought to herself. "Yes, Sasami. I'm here," she said as she settled herself into a chair and threw a blanket over herself. Ayeka wanted it to look as convincing as possible that she had slept there.
Sasami opened the door to the room and stepped inside, a mixing pan and a bag of flour in her hands. "There you are! I was worried when you weren't in your bed this morning, but I guess you just fell asleep here. Anyhow, would you like to help me finish breakfast?"
"Sure, Sasami."
* * *
Ayeka sat down in-between Ryoko and Kiyone to a warm plate of pancakes and sausage links. They all began their meal, but Washu was not present. Tenchi noticed Ayeka eyeing the vacant chair and spoke up. "She said she was working on an experiment, or something like that," he said with a smile. Ayeka blinked and gave a slight nod.
"No, I'm here," Washu called, entering the small dining area, her hands full with strange equipment.
"So what did you find?" Tenchi asked, interested.
Washu plopped down into her seat and fidgeted with her devices. She looked almost as weary and tired as Ayeka did. "Actually, this is quite a find. I've suspected it for a few days now, just a sixth sense you know, but now I know for certain."
Ryoko stopped eating long enough to look up. "What do you know?"
Washu set her things down on the table. "There's been an odd aura in the area for a while. It almost seemed to be demon-like, and even evil, so of course, I had to check it."
"And?"
"And I was right. There is most certainly a demon in the vicinity. There seems to be something around that is keeping it here. That's the part I can't figure out, though." There was a long pause.
"According to my radar, this is a fairly powerful demon. I still don't know why it would want to be in this valley of all places, but either way, we should all try to be especially careful when we are outside of this house. I don't know if this creature would have any ill-will towards us, but no matter, if it did, we could be quite easily harmed. We shouldn't leave this house unless we absolutely have to until it has left the area." Washu finished with a long sigh. "I've put a force-field around the house for the time, so we're all safe."
Everyone looked at Washu curiously as she began to eat her food.
All of a sudden, Ayeka jumped up from the table, her plate clattering to the floor. "Please, excuse me!" she cried, running from the room, and then out of the house, the door slamming behind her.
"I swear, that girl never listens," Ryoko and Washu said in unison.
Ayeka tore across the yard and into the forest beyond it. "Shindoji!" she yelled. Ayeka was worried beyond belief, her mind racing even faster than her heart. 'I have to warn him!'
So, how'd you like this chappie? I'm sorry if I got any of the facts about the whole Sakuya/Yugi thing wrong; it's been so long since I've seen those episodes. I hope you continue reading, because the next chapter will have a nice little plot twist for you (*sniggers viciously*). If you don't stick around, I'll be deeply disappointed. so please feel free to review away! Luv ya'll bunches!
Tenchi After Tokyo
Chapter Three: A Matter of Trust
"Shindoji!" Ayeka repeated, pulling herself up to sit upon the window sill. Menishu skipped merrily ahead, excited to see Ayeka once again. In a moment, Shindoji had made his way up to the window, and held out a large bundle of tulips to her.
"I picked these for you," he said. Ayeka took them graciously and drew one up to her nose.
"Ahh. what sweet fragrance," she sighed. Menishu jumped into Ayeka's arms. "And such a sweet little cabbit too!" Ayeka laughed. Shindoji took her hand and watched her with golden eyes.
"Ayeka, would you like to go on a walk with me?" he asked her seriously. His rough hands felt sweaty and his face expressed nervousness.
Ayeka removed her gaze from Shindoji. Whenever she looked at him, she felt like she was under a spell. "It's really late. Why do you want to ask me now?"
Shindoji clasped her hands tighter into his. "Ayeka, I couldn't stop thinking about you. I had to see you again."
Her heart melted, and a familiar tingling sensation rose up from her stomach. "Oh, Shindoji." she mumbled.
Ayeka closed her eyes as Shindoji brought his face closer to her own. She could feel his hot breath upon her, his hands traveling along her back, and he drew her into a passionate kiss.
Thoughts swirled about in Ayeka's mind while her heart raced. She felt Shindoji pull away, his hair tickling her cheeks.
"Ayeka, I'm sorry." he whispered.
Ayeka smiled calmly and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "That's ok," she said. Ayeka's mind once again enveloped her as Shindoji stared longingly. 'This is strange,' she told herself. 'You barely even know this man, and he's already at your window, seducing you with flowers and sweet kisses. Ayeka, you should think about what you are doing! Maybe you shouldn't be so trusting.' Her thoughts faded with Shindoji's gentle smile.
"I'm so glad I met you," he began. "I have truly been blessed. You make me feel so complete, Ayeka. I've only known you for a day and I already feel like I'm falling in love."
His words silenced Ayeka's wandering mind and calmed her once more. 'It just seems so right,' her heart told her. Shindoji took her hands in his and began to lead her out of the house through the window.
The night air was chilly on Ayeka's bare arms, the damp grass and muddy soil numbing her feet. "I'd like to just talk for a while," Shindoji murmured. Menishu walked silently a few feet behind them as they all started off into the forest.
Ayeka felt as if she was in a trance and had no control whatsoever of her actions. She didn't know if this was because of her explicit happiness, or just Shindoji's charm, but didn't worry about it all too much. After all, moments as romantic as this didn't come along every day.
"Domo arigatou, Ayeka, for coming with me. I really enjoy your company," Shindoji said. His grip on her tightened, and she just nodded. "So, Ayeka, would you like to tell me more about yourself? I mean, I would like to know more about your past, like your family, friends, and especially any special or exciting experiences you've had."
"Well, let's see. there's so much to tell, I don't know where to begin."
Shindoji glanced at her without really looking. "How about you start with more recent things, like a month or two ago. Then you can work your way back."
Ayeka didn't notice her companion's stone hard face and gritted teeth. She was too happy to care. "Umm. you did say interesting experiences. My dear friend, Mr. Tenchi Masaki, he's the owner of the house I'm staying at by the way, had his true love put into a sleep chamber in the form of a child a little less than a month ago. That was a heart-wrenching time for him. Actually, it was for all of us."
Shindoji motioned Ayeka to sit next to him upon a rock under a tree. His interest in her words suddenly perked. "Oh yes," he said, "that must have been horrible. Please, tell me more about this."
Ayeka sniffed and rubbed her nose. It seemed as if she was coming down with a slight cold. "Ok, her name was Sakuya, or you could call her Yugi, which ever, and Tenchi met her at school. I suppose that they were in love. Anyways, Sakuya was part of another person, which was Yugi. I'm not really sure how that happened."
"Yes, go on."
"Yugi was somewhat a demon, and she did a lot of bad things. Tenchi didn't know that his love was part of another person, a person who hurt and attempted killing others. But he found out, and tried to reunite the sides back into one. When they joined, I guess they returned into Sakuya's child form, and is now in a sleeping chamber until she is older. Tenchi is afraid that when she grows, she will become the evil Yugi once more and not his sweet Sakuya, but I really don't know much about that. Actually all I know is what I've seen from my own experiences, and I'm not sure if I have the entire story straight." Ayeka paused to catch her breath.
"I see," Shindoji said thoughtfully. "So where did you find a sleep chamber?"
Ayeka grinned. "That was easy. Another woman who lives with me, Washu, is a scientist of sorts. She built it, and it was quite simple for her. She makes the best of things, like time travelers and dimension transporters. Washu is one of the smartest people I know."
"Oh!" Shindoji looked taken aback.
"Do you know Miss Washu?" Ayeka asked curiously. Shindoji's reaction to what she had said surprised her.
Shindoji put his hand behind his head and laughed. "No," he said. "I just, uh, I just thought it was amazing someone could be that genius."
"Washu would like to have heard that."
Shindoji began twiddling his thumbs as if he was nervous again. "So, where do you keep that kind of thing? I mean, it's probably kind of big, and you might not have space for it in your house."
Ayeka stared off dreamily into the trees around her. "It's in a cave in some hill. We made kind of like a shrine for her. I could take you there some time if you'd like."
The sun began to edge its way over the horizon and leave long shadows about Shindoji's face. "I think I would like that," he said. "Maybe tomorrow evening or something." His eyes wandered to Ayeka's and caught her glance. "I'm sorry I've kept you out this late. I just now noticed the sun. You must be remarkably tired."
"No, I'm alright."
"That's good." Shindoji wrapped his arms around Ayeka's waist and embraced her in a friendly hug. "I would hate to think that I could have put you through any problems." He backed away from her and snapped his fingers for Menishu, who jumped into his arms just as he had done the last time the couple had departed. "Well, I'll see you soon, Ayeka," he said.
Ayeka waved as Shindoji turned and headed off into the woods. 'Shindoji. what a sweetheart,' she thought. "Oh!" Ayeka was brought back into reality with the sudden chirping of morning doves. "I'd better get back, and soon! Otherwise everyone will get all worried about me again!" And with that, Ayeka took off towards the Masaki home.
Ayeka scrambled through the window of the room in which she had took residence that previous night.
"Ayeka? Are you in here?" came an anxious knock from the door.
'Whew! Just in time!" Ayeka thought to herself. "Yes, Sasami. I'm here," she said as she settled herself into a chair and threw a blanket over herself. Ayeka wanted it to look as convincing as possible that she had slept there.
Sasami opened the door to the room and stepped inside, a mixing pan and a bag of flour in her hands. "There you are! I was worried when you weren't in your bed this morning, but I guess you just fell asleep here. Anyhow, would you like to help me finish breakfast?"
"Sure, Sasami."
* * *
Ayeka sat down in-between Ryoko and Kiyone to a warm plate of pancakes and sausage links. They all began their meal, but Washu was not present. Tenchi noticed Ayeka eyeing the vacant chair and spoke up. "She said she was working on an experiment, or something like that," he said with a smile. Ayeka blinked and gave a slight nod.
"No, I'm here," Washu called, entering the small dining area, her hands full with strange equipment.
"So what did you find?" Tenchi asked, interested.
Washu plopped down into her seat and fidgeted with her devices. She looked almost as weary and tired as Ayeka did. "Actually, this is quite a find. I've suspected it for a few days now, just a sixth sense you know, but now I know for certain."
Ryoko stopped eating long enough to look up. "What do you know?"
Washu set her things down on the table. "There's been an odd aura in the area for a while. It almost seemed to be demon-like, and even evil, so of course, I had to check it."
"And?"
"And I was right. There is most certainly a demon in the vicinity. There seems to be something around that is keeping it here. That's the part I can't figure out, though." There was a long pause.
"According to my radar, this is a fairly powerful demon. I still don't know why it would want to be in this valley of all places, but either way, we should all try to be especially careful when we are outside of this house. I don't know if this creature would have any ill-will towards us, but no matter, if it did, we could be quite easily harmed. We shouldn't leave this house unless we absolutely have to until it has left the area." Washu finished with a long sigh. "I've put a force-field around the house for the time, so we're all safe."
Everyone looked at Washu curiously as she began to eat her food.
All of a sudden, Ayeka jumped up from the table, her plate clattering to the floor. "Please, excuse me!" she cried, running from the room, and then out of the house, the door slamming behind her.
"I swear, that girl never listens," Ryoko and Washu said in unison.
Ayeka tore across the yard and into the forest beyond it. "Shindoji!" she yelled. Ayeka was worried beyond belief, her mind racing even faster than her heart. 'I have to warn him!'
So, how'd you like this chappie? I'm sorry if I got any of the facts about the whole Sakuya/Yugi thing wrong; it's been so long since I've seen those episodes. I hope you continue reading, because the next chapter will have a nice little plot twist for you (*sniggers viciously*). If you don't stick around, I'll be deeply disappointed. so please feel free to review away! Luv ya'll bunches!
