Hey all, this is my first ever fic, hell my first real story I have written but I have always wanted to try so here goes. I love the Tenchi crew But now I wanna put my own spin on things. This is gonna be different from your normal Tenchi fic and I might surprise you. So enjoy and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review that's the only reason we authors do this is to let the world know we're here. That and to feed our ENORMOUS egos.
P.S. I own nothing but Takeo so bugger off!!!
Chapter 3
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"I take it you're Takeo."
As Takeo turned he saw before him what might have been the most beautiful woman he had seen in his short life. She wore red stockings that went all the way up her legs. Though it was dark her white dress shimmered in the moonlight, offset by its orange and green sleeves. Over her shoulder Takeo could see a large jug of what appeared to be wine. He tried to speak to her but couldn't get the words out. His mind screamed the words but his mouth couldn't form them 'introduce yourself stupid "Yes I am Takeo ,it's very nice to meet a goddess like you." just say it!'. Finally his voice began to work again.
"Uh yea, yes I'm Takeo Tanimizu."
"The fighter pilot..."
"Huh? Yea my grandfather. You're one of the first people.... You must be Ryoko."
"In the flesh. Allow me to introduce myself over a drink." She pulled the wine jug off her shoulder.
"I'd love to." Takeo was trying to hide his nervousness, but felt it was beginning to show through. He wondered if she would notice how few times he'd drank alcohol in his life.
"Follow me."
He followed her to the base of a large tree that was in the middle of a small pond.
"Here we are. The sacred tree of the Masaki shrine." She handed him a small cup and filled it with saki.
"Thanks." He drank it quickly and tried to hide how much it burned his throat, but his eye twitched and gave him away.
"Ha. Good stuff huh?"
"Yea...great. So, I've met the others. What do you do?"
"Well you could say your grandfather and I were, kind of, in the same profession."
"You fly?"
"In more ways than one."
"What?"
"Nothing."
She poured him his second drink.
"Actually I'm a space pirate."
"A what now?"
"Space Pirate."
"Meaning?"
"I fly around in space robbing the rich and giving to.......me."
"So how many drinks did you have tonight before you met up with me?"
"Oh you don't believe me."
At that moment Ryoko began to levitate. She sat Indian-style in mid air and poured herself a cup of wine. Then with a free hand charged an energy ball and caused it to float over above Takeo's head.
"What the hell are we drinking?"
"Ha ha ha"
With another flick of her hand the small red ball flew hundreds of feet into the air and exploded.
"Oh my God.....Then you really are an.....alien?"
"Oh it goes far beyond that. Here you better have another."
"Uh sure, but who are you really?"
"Not just me babe." She pointed back towards the Masaki house.
"Oh man, that's.....pretty cool. I guess I can see why Tenchi was so up tight about me working here. It's funny though. I always thought if I saw an alien I'd scream and run away. Course I never thought the alien would be a woman as beautiful as you."
Silence.............
"So.....uh let me tell you the whole story." Ryoko gave him a warm smile. It had been some time since someone had called her beautiful. 'Must be the wine. Oh well, right words....wrong guy' she thought.
Back at the House
Tenchi lie in bed thinking the night over in his head. It had gone a lot better than he thought it would. No mishaps, no revealed identities, no problems at all. He began to think things might actually work out. The only thing he couldn't explain was this sinking feeling he suddenly had.
Back at the Tree
We join Takeo and Ryoko 30 minutes later and a lot more drunk.
"Ha ha! Ok ok let me get this straight you're a Space Pirate. The girl who looked to be about 12 is your mother, she's actually 20,000 years old and thinks she's the GREATEST SCIENTIFIC GENIUS IN THE GALAXY. Yeah It did seem kind of odd that a child would teach college level science. Mihoshi really is a cop, but GP stands for Galaxy Police. She's a highly decorated officer but still can't land her ship. Katsuhito's real name is Yosho and was supposed to marry his sister Ayeka and become the king of a planet called Jurai. Plus he's one of the greatest sword masters of all time. Ayeka is the Crown Princess of Jurai and she and Sasami both are several hundred years old. Oh and Tenchi is the heir to the throne of Jurai but refuses to become the ruler of an entire planet. Have I got it pretty much summed up?"
"Aha ha, yep that's it."
"Oh and I forgot that dumbass friend of mine has 2 beautiful women after him and refuses to do anything about it! What the hell is wrong with him. Damn I am beginning to worry about Tenchi..."
"Yea but remember Ayeka is his great-aunt."
"Ha ha! Aha ha.....ha......hmm that's kinda gross."
"I agree."
"Don't worry Ryoko I'll help you out. I'll talk to Tenchi and find out what his problem is then I'll get you two on a date."
"Good luck. I've been trying that for 2 years now. But....thanks."
"No problem. I mean nothing against Ayeka or anything but..........that's just kinda creepy. I mean on Jurai it may be normal and all, but here on earth I think it's illegal."
"HAHAHA I gotta tell her that one."
"Alright tomorrow I'll start working on Tenchi by the end of the week I'll make HIM ask YOU out."
As Takeo tried to stand up to emphasize his point he realized just how much he had drank and began to fall over into the water. Quickly Ryoko dove and caught him. But it was to late to stop his fall and they both tumbled into the water.
He could feel her hands still on his waist as they stood up in the chest-high water. Her clothes clung to her now and her hair was matted to her head. Takeo found she looked even better wet. Quickly she realized her hands were still on him and removed them. It was only for a moment that her body was so close to his but it was a moment that would be frozen in his mind. Still he knew how much Ryoko liked...loved Tenchi even if he didn't return her affections. Now he began to wish he hadn't offered his help with Tenchi. But he knew deep down whatever he might be feeling towards Ryoko she felt a hundred times over for Tenchi. So Takeo did the same thing he always did: push the feelings down and try to forget them. He had made a pledge to Ryoko and planned to follow through with it no matter how much it might hurt. Their moment was over now and Takeo tried to come back to reality as he climbed up out of the water. He offered Ryoko a hand but she simply flew out and laughed.
"Oh yea I forgot."
"I must say you took the truth a lot better than Tenchi did. Course I did kinda try to blow him up the second time we met." said Ryoko while wringing out her, now soaked, dress.
"That might have something to do with it."
"He deserved it though.....he forgot me."
"I don't see how he could."
More Silence......
"Will you be alright getting home?"
"Hey I can walk."
"Yea, standing's your problem."
"It was great meeting you and hanging out tonight Ryoko. Don't worry, your secrets are safe with me. Although I'm gonna have some fun with Tenchi tomorrow."
"Oh by the way, be quiet coming home or Yosho will have your ass."
"Thanks for the warning."
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Next Day
Sweep Sweep Sweep
Takeo had finished his work a bit slower today. If he had any idea how much he would pay for the alcohol he drank last night.....he probably still would have drank as much as he did. If it would give him more time with that woman he would have gladly drank all night and paid for it all week. He couldn't explain it but around her he felt at ease, a feeling he rarely had around people. Trust was something that didn't come easy for him but Takeo felt how genuine she was and that he could believe what she had said, as crazy as it might have sounded.
SHOOK!
"Takeo!"
"Yes Katsuhito-sama?"
"I need you to clean the statues on the west end of the shine as well today. That will be the last of your chores today; your sword training starts tonight."
"Thank you Katsuhito-sama."
SHOOK!
After cleaning the statues Takeo decided to change his soiled clothes before Tenchi came for his afternoon training. He was hoping to see if he could pick up some of the moves and get a jump start on his training. Tenchi arrived within the hour along with Ryoko whom he had brought to meet Takeo. She had firmly attached her arms to Tenchi's neck and was floating right behind him as they came to the top of the steps.
"Ryoko stop, Takeo might see you."
"Oh geeze Tenchi you act like it would be the end of the world if he knew who we were."
"Well what if he freaks out and goes to the police? Can you imagine if the story got to the press?"
"Then we would deal with it, Tenchi. Don't worry so much about what might be, live in the now."
"Still..."
"Don't you trust your friend?"
"Takeo is my friend and probably, aside from everyone here, one of my best friends. But beyond the person I know from school I don't know much more. His social life, his tastes, his family, and his past I know next to nothing about."
"Don't worry about what you don't know about him. And he's the same person either way no matter what his past may be. Who he is now is what matters. But you still didn't answer my question."
"Yes I trust him, I'm just not sure I can trust him with this."
"Tenchi!" Takeo, now dressed in his T-shirt and jeans, waved to Tenchi from across the shrine grounds
"Hey Takeo come over here there's somebody I want you to meet."
"Takeo this is..."
"Ryoko. We've met." Takeo finished Tenchi's sentance.
"But how...when...uh."
"Last night. Since I missed dinner I asked Takeo to join me for a walk and a drink."
"Oh no. Takeo are you ok?"
"Not like she forced it down my throat, Tenchi."
"Still I..."
"TENCHI!!"
The call of Katsuhito made Tenchi stand at attention, much like the hairs on the back of his neck.
"Uhhm guys...I can't umm...concentrate that's it! While everyone's around here. Ryoko do you think you could show Takeo around a little bit? Like maybe down by the house or something..."
"Well why ever would you be nervous about being watched Tenchi? You've never had "Performance Anxiety" before." Said Ryoko while smiling and batting her eyes.
"What do you mean preform....." Tenchi's face quickly became red, followed by a small drop of blood coming from his nose.
"Better run along Tenchi, I'll take care of Takeo."
With a hand over his nose and a quick nod Tenchi ran off to meet his grandfather.
"I know that boy has a dirty mind. I just have to find a way to bring it out."
"Maybe so. But I think Tenchi is a little bit ashamed of his humanity, Ryoko."
"What do you mean?"
"Well think about it, until you guys came he hardly had contact with women. Then suddenly he finds out he is the crown prince of an alien planet. Also he now has the responsibility to protect a whole new family that he's never had before from things that would scare the hell out of most people. What I mean is, Tenchi has a lot he feels he needs to live up to. And maybe he thinks if he acts on his impulses, and is less than perfect, he'd be letting more than a few people down. It might explain a few things. I can't think of any other reason he would resist you."
"Well that's one theory. At least it might explain a few things" Ryoko played with her hands. She was slightly uneasy; as she didn't really know how to accept his compliment.
"Anyway, where can we hide? I want to catch Katsuhito and Tenchi's practice. Try to see if I can pick up some of the movements before my first lesson."
"I doubt you'll be able to learn, or even see, too much. But I usually go over there to watch Tenchi while he practices." Said Ryoko, while motioning to a small clearing.
"Well aren't we the stalker?"
"Bite me."
Ryoko was right. For the first few minutes Takeo was able to keep up with the motions. He even tried to imitate some of them, which prompted Ryoko to laugh at him. Their movements were precise and incredibly quick. Each seemed to anticipate the others attacks just moments before impact. Causing what looked like near misses yet, in reality, were demonstrations of just how fast these two could make adjustments in battle. But Takeo soon learned this was barely a warm-up for these two.
Suddenly, dropping their bokken's, both stopped in mid motion causing small clouds of dust to swirl around them. They each gave a knowing look to the other. As if both had decided silently that it was time to move to the next level.
That's when the light in their hands appeared. Soft and barely visible at first, then quickly becoming extremely bright as it began to cast light upon the faces of the two combatants. Then, with a swift motion, each grasped the energy before him causing it to elongate and take the form of a blade. In the next instant Tenchi lunged toward Katsuhito, causing him to do the same. After that the entire sparing match became a blur.
"How can they move that fast?"
"They both can control the energy inside themselves as well as the energy around them." Said Ryoko. Answering Takeo's question.
"Like telekinesis?"
"Sort of, they both are in tune with the world around them and so they can manipulate it to an extent. The same goes for their own bodies. It's like a water gun, if you squeeze it lightly only a small splash of water will come out. But if squeeze harder the water comes out faster and with more force. They just know how to gather their energy into one place then use it as they will. Just watch. Do you see those rocks over there?"
"Yeah."
With her right hand Ryoko motioned towards the small pile of rocks lying several feet away. The next second they all rolled, in unison, further from where they laid.
"So, tell me, how strong is Tenchi now? Compared to his Grandfather or...to you "
"Two years ago he could barely make the Lighthawk Sword work. Within months he had produced the Lighthawk Wings, and has been trying to reproduce them ever since. At this moment he could stand his ground with either me or Katsuhito. But he doesn't have the power, or skill at his disposal to actually defeat either of us. Now when, or if, he ever produces those Lighthawk Wings again, in terms of sheer power, neither of us would stand a chance against him."
"Ok I'm a bit lost."
"Well it's.....complicated. Even my mother "Ms. GREATEST SCIENTIFIC GENIUS IN THE GALAXY!" doesn't have it all figured out yet. You'd have to ask her to explain it to you some time. That is if you have a few DAYS to listen to her explanation. Although you ask at your own risk. She may recruit you for some involuntary experiments. She has Tenchi in there every damn day it seems. Oh she says it's 'Imperative that we completely understand the full potential of the Lighthawk Wings'. But personally I just think she does it so she can get Tenchi's pants off."
"Ha, and you wonder why Tenchi's afraid of girls. Ya know this whole pretending that I don't know thing is getting annoying already. Wait, you said he's in tune with the world around him. So he can sense things and compensate for them right. "
"Right."
Takeo began to walk towards the rock pile. Bending over, he picked up three small pebbles.
"Like hard things being thrown at high speeds towards his head?" Takeo gave Ryoko an evil smile.
"Bingo." Said Ryoko. As a fanged grin crossed her face.
After the practice was over and Katsuhito had left Takeo made his way out of the clearing and quietly moved closer to a winded Tenchi. Takeo had several rocks in hand while Ryoko, hiding in the bushes, had her hand over her mouth trying not to laugh. As they stood just far enough away from Tenchi that he could not hear them Ryoko nodded to Takeo signaling the attack. Takeo took aim and with one leg putting all his weight into his stride he threw three rocks directly at Tenchi's head. As they whizzed through the air Tenchi began to sense something small coming towards him. Instantly he figured it out: Katsuhito had tried the old rock trick again. But this time his senses were keener and he could nearly see the rocks in his minds eye. Now he would show his Grandfather just how far he had progressed and turn each rock into dust at the very last moment.
"Siiii"
"Vizz"
"Shiii..."
In Three swift movements that looked as one Tenchi had done just what he set out to do. The dust from the now obliterated rocks hung in the air. And his show had served to impress Tenchi's onlooker's. The only problem was...this was not the audience Tenchi had imagined.
END OF CHAPTER 3
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I am really thankful to anyone who reads this
Dade
P.S. I own nothing but Takeo so bugger off!!!
Chapter 3
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"I take it you're Takeo."
As Takeo turned he saw before him what might have been the most beautiful woman he had seen in his short life. She wore red stockings that went all the way up her legs. Though it was dark her white dress shimmered in the moonlight, offset by its orange and green sleeves. Over her shoulder Takeo could see a large jug of what appeared to be wine. He tried to speak to her but couldn't get the words out. His mind screamed the words but his mouth couldn't form them 'introduce yourself stupid "Yes I am Takeo ,it's very nice to meet a goddess like you." just say it!'. Finally his voice began to work again.
"Uh yea, yes I'm Takeo Tanimizu."
"The fighter pilot..."
"Huh? Yea my grandfather. You're one of the first people.... You must be Ryoko."
"In the flesh. Allow me to introduce myself over a drink." She pulled the wine jug off her shoulder.
"I'd love to." Takeo was trying to hide his nervousness, but felt it was beginning to show through. He wondered if she would notice how few times he'd drank alcohol in his life.
"Follow me."
He followed her to the base of a large tree that was in the middle of a small pond.
"Here we are. The sacred tree of the Masaki shrine." She handed him a small cup and filled it with saki.
"Thanks." He drank it quickly and tried to hide how much it burned his throat, but his eye twitched and gave him away.
"Ha. Good stuff huh?"
"Yea...great. So, I've met the others. What do you do?"
"Well you could say your grandfather and I were, kind of, in the same profession."
"You fly?"
"In more ways than one."
"What?"
"Nothing."
She poured him his second drink.
"Actually I'm a space pirate."
"A what now?"
"Space Pirate."
"Meaning?"
"I fly around in space robbing the rich and giving to.......me."
"So how many drinks did you have tonight before you met up with me?"
"Oh you don't believe me."
At that moment Ryoko began to levitate. She sat Indian-style in mid air and poured herself a cup of wine. Then with a free hand charged an energy ball and caused it to float over above Takeo's head.
"What the hell are we drinking?"
"Ha ha ha"
With another flick of her hand the small red ball flew hundreds of feet into the air and exploded.
"Oh my God.....Then you really are an.....alien?"
"Oh it goes far beyond that. Here you better have another."
"Uh sure, but who are you really?"
"Not just me babe." She pointed back towards the Masaki house.
"Oh man, that's.....pretty cool. I guess I can see why Tenchi was so up tight about me working here. It's funny though. I always thought if I saw an alien I'd scream and run away. Course I never thought the alien would be a woman as beautiful as you."
Silence.............
"So.....uh let me tell you the whole story." Ryoko gave him a warm smile. It had been some time since someone had called her beautiful. 'Must be the wine. Oh well, right words....wrong guy' she thought.
Back at the House
Tenchi lie in bed thinking the night over in his head. It had gone a lot better than he thought it would. No mishaps, no revealed identities, no problems at all. He began to think things might actually work out. The only thing he couldn't explain was this sinking feeling he suddenly had.
Back at the Tree
We join Takeo and Ryoko 30 minutes later and a lot more drunk.
"Ha ha! Ok ok let me get this straight you're a Space Pirate. The girl who looked to be about 12 is your mother, she's actually 20,000 years old and thinks she's the GREATEST SCIENTIFIC GENIUS IN THE GALAXY. Yeah It did seem kind of odd that a child would teach college level science. Mihoshi really is a cop, but GP stands for Galaxy Police. She's a highly decorated officer but still can't land her ship. Katsuhito's real name is Yosho and was supposed to marry his sister Ayeka and become the king of a planet called Jurai. Plus he's one of the greatest sword masters of all time. Ayeka is the Crown Princess of Jurai and she and Sasami both are several hundred years old. Oh and Tenchi is the heir to the throne of Jurai but refuses to become the ruler of an entire planet. Have I got it pretty much summed up?"
"Aha ha, yep that's it."
"Oh and I forgot that dumbass friend of mine has 2 beautiful women after him and refuses to do anything about it! What the hell is wrong with him. Damn I am beginning to worry about Tenchi..."
"Yea but remember Ayeka is his great-aunt."
"Ha ha! Aha ha.....ha......hmm that's kinda gross."
"I agree."
"Don't worry Ryoko I'll help you out. I'll talk to Tenchi and find out what his problem is then I'll get you two on a date."
"Good luck. I've been trying that for 2 years now. But....thanks."
"No problem. I mean nothing against Ayeka or anything but..........that's just kinda creepy. I mean on Jurai it may be normal and all, but here on earth I think it's illegal."
"HAHAHA I gotta tell her that one."
"Alright tomorrow I'll start working on Tenchi by the end of the week I'll make HIM ask YOU out."
As Takeo tried to stand up to emphasize his point he realized just how much he had drank and began to fall over into the water. Quickly Ryoko dove and caught him. But it was to late to stop his fall and they both tumbled into the water.
He could feel her hands still on his waist as they stood up in the chest-high water. Her clothes clung to her now and her hair was matted to her head. Takeo found she looked even better wet. Quickly she realized her hands were still on him and removed them. It was only for a moment that her body was so close to his but it was a moment that would be frozen in his mind. Still he knew how much Ryoko liked...loved Tenchi even if he didn't return her affections. Now he began to wish he hadn't offered his help with Tenchi. But he knew deep down whatever he might be feeling towards Ryoko she felt a hundred times over for Tenchi. So Takeo did the same thing he always did: push the feelings down and try to forget them. He had made a pledge to Ryoko and planned to follow through with it no matter how much it might hurt. Their moment was over now and Takeo tried to come back to reality as he climbed up out of the water. He offered Ryoko a hand but she simply flew out and laughed.
"Oh yea I forgot."
"I must say you took the truth a lot better than Tenchi did. Course I did kinda try to blow him up the second time we met." said Ryoko while wringing out her, now soaked, dress.
"That might have something to do with it."
"He deserved it though.....he forgot me."
"I don't see how he could."
More Silence......
"Will you be alright getting home?"
"Hey I can walk."
"Yea, standing's your problem."
"It was great meeting you and hanging out tonight Ryoko. Don't worry, your secrets are safe with me. Although I'm gonna have some fun with Tenchi tomorrow."
"Oh by the way, be quiet coming home or Yosho will have your ass."
"Thanks for the warning."
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Next Day
Sweep Sweep Sweep
Takeo had finished his work a bit slower today. If he had any idea how much he would pay for the alcohol he drank last night.....he probably still would have drank as much as he did. If it would give him more time with that woman he would have gladly drank all night and paid for it all week. He couldn't explain it but around her he felt at ease, a feeling he rarely had around people. Trust was something that didn't come easy for him but Takeo felt how genuine she was and that he could believe what she had said, as crazy as it might have sounded.
SHOOK!
"Takeo!"
"Yes Katsuhito-sama?"
"I need you to clean the statues on the west end of the shine as well today. That will be the last of your chores today; your sword training starts tonight."
"Thank you Katsuhito-sama."
SHOOK!
After cleaning the statues Takeo decided to change his soiled clothes before Tenchi came for his afternoon training. He was hoping to see if he could pick up some of the moves and get a jump start on his training. Tenchi arrived within the hour along with Ryoko whom he had brought to meet Takeo. She had firmly attached her arms to Tenchi's neck and was floating right behind him as they came to the top of the steps.
"Ryoko stop, Takeo might see you."
"Oh geeze Tenchi you act like it would be the end of the world if he knew who we were."
"Well what if he freaks out and goes to the police? Can you imagine if the story got to the press?"
"Then we would deal with it, Tenchi. Don't worry so much about what might be, live in the now."
"Still..."
"Don't you trust your friend?"
"Takeo is my friend and probably, aside from everyone here, one of my best friends. But beyond the person I know from school I don't know much more. His social life, his tastes, his family, and his past I know next to nothing about."
"Don't worry about what you don't know about him. And he's the same person either way no matter what his past may be. Who he is now is what matters. But you still didn't answer my question."
"Yes I trust him, I'm just not sure I can trust him with this."
"Tenchi!" Takeo, now dressed in his T-shirt and jeans, waved to Tenchi from across the shrine grounds
"Hey Takeo come over here there's somebody I want you to meet."
"Takeo this is..."
"Ryoko. We've met." Takeo finished Tenchi's sentance.
"But how...when...uh."
"Last night. Since I missed dinner I asked Takeo to join me for a walk and a drink."
"Oh no. Takeo are you ok?"
"Not like she forced it down my throat, Tenchi."
"Still I..."
"TENCHI!!"
The call of Katsuhito made Tenchi stand at attention, much like the hairs on the back of his neck.
"Uhhm guys...I can't umm...concentrate that's it! While everyone's around here. Ryoko do you think you could show Takeo around a little bit? Like maybe down by the house or something..."
"Well why ever would you be nervous about being watched Tenchi? You've never had "Performance Anxiety" before." Said Ryoko while smiling and batting her eyes.
"What do you mean preform....." Tenchi's face quickly became red, followed by a small drop of blood coming from his nose.
"Better run along Tenchi, I'll take care of Takeo."
With a hand over his nose and a quick nod Tenchi ran off to meet his grandfather.
"I know that boy has a dirty mind. I just have to find a way to bring it out."
"Maybe so. But I think Tenchi is a little bit ashamed of his humanity, Ryoko."
"What do you mean?"
"Well think about it, until you guys came he hardly had contact with women. Then suddenly he finds out he is the crown prince of an alien planet. Also he now has the responsibility to protect a whole new family that he's never had before from things that would scare the hell out of most people. What I mean is, Tenchi has a lot he feels he needs to live up to. And maybe he thinks if he acts on his impulses, and is less than perfect, he'd be letting more than a few people down. It might explain a few things. I can't think of any other reason he would resist you."
"Well that's one theory. At least it might explain a few things" Ryoko played with her hands. She was slightly uneasy; as she didn't really know how to accept his compliment.
"Anyway, where can we hide? I want to catch Katsuhito and Tenchi's practice. Try to see if I can pick up some of the movements before my first lesson."
"I doubt you'll be able to learn, or even see, too much. But I usually go over there to watch Tenchi while he practices." Said Ryoko, while motioning to a small clearing.
"Well aren't we the stalker?"
"Bite me."
Ryoko was right. For the first few minutes Takeo was able to keep up with the motions. He even tried to imitate some of them, which prompted Ryoko to laugh at him. Their movements were precise and incredibly quick. Each seemed to anticipate the others attacks just moments before impact. Causing what looked like near misses yet, in reality, were demonstrations of just how fast these two could make adjustments in battle. But Takeo soon learned this was barely a warm-up for these two.
Suddenly, dropping their bokken's, both stopped in mid motion causing small clouds of dust to swirl around them. They each gave a knowing look to the other. As if both had decided silently that it was time to move to the next level.
That's when the light in their hands appeared. Soft and barely visible at first, then quickly becoming extremely bright as it began to cast light upon the faces of the two combatants. Then, with a swift motion, each grasped the energy before him causing it to elongate and take the form of a blade. In the next instant Tenchi lunged toward Katsuhito, causing him to do the same. After that the entire sparing match became a blur.
"How can they move that fast?"
"They both can control the energy inside themselves as well as the energy around them." Said Ryoko. Answering Takeo's question.
"Like telekinesis?"
"Sort of, they both are in tune with the world around them and so they can manipulate it to an extent. The same goes for their own bodies. It's like a water gun, if you squeeze it lightly only a small splash of water will come out. But if squeeze harder the water comes out faster and with more force. They just know how to gather their energy into one place then use it as they will. Just watch. Do you see those rocks over there?"
"Yeah."
With her right hand Ryoko motioned towards the small pile of rocks lying several feet away. The next second they all rolled, in unison, further from where they laid.
"So, tell me, how strong is Tenchi now? Compared to his Grandfather or...to you "
"Two years ago he could barely make the Lighthawk Sword work. Within months he had produced the Lighthawk Wings, and has been trying to reproduce them ever since. At this moment he could stand his ground with either me or Katsuhito. But he doesn't have the power, or skill at his disposal to actually defeat either of us. Now when, or if, he ever produces those Lighthawk Wings again, in terms of sheer power, neither of us would stand a chance against him."
"Ok I'm a bit lost."
"Well it's.....complicated. Even my mother "Ms. GREATEST SCIENTIFIC GENIUS IN THE GALAXY!" doesn't have it all figured out yet. You'd have to ask her to explain it to you some time. That is if you have a few DAYS to listen to her explanation. Although you ask at your own risk. She may recruit you for some involuntary experiments. She has Tenchi in there every damn day it seems. Oh she says it's 'Imperative that we completely understand the full potential of the Lighthawk Wings'. But personally I just think she does it so she can get Tenchi's pants off."
"Ha, and you wonder why Tenchi's afraid of girls. Ya know this whole pretending that I don't know thing is getting annoying already. Wait, you said he's in tune with the world around him. So he can sense things and compensate for them right. "
"Right."
Takeo began to walk towards the rock pile. Bending over, he picked up three small pebbles.
"Like hard things being thrown at high speeds towards his head?" Takeo gave Ryoko an evil smile.
"Bingo." Said Ryoko. As a fanged grin crossed her face.
After the practice was over and Katsuhito had left Takeo made his way out of the clearing and quietly moved closer to a winded Tenchi. Takeo had several rocks in hand while Ryoko, hiding in the bushes, had her hand over her mouth trying not to laugh. As they stood just far enough away from Tenchi that he could not hear them Ryoko nodded to Takeo signaling the attack. Takeo took aim and with one leg putting all his weight into his stride he threw three rocks directly at Tenchi's head. As they whizzed through the air Tenchi began to sense something small coming towards him. Instantly he figured it out: Katsuhito had tried the old rock trick again. But this time his senses were keener and he could nearly see the rocks in his minds eye. Now he would show his Grandfather just how far he had progressed and turn each rock into dust at the very last moment.
"Siiii"
"Vizz"
"Shiii..."
In Three swift movements that looked as one Tenchi had done just what he set out to do. The dust from the now obliterated rocks hung in the air. And his show had served to impress Tenchi's onlooker's. The only problem was...this was not the audience Tenchi had imagined.
END OF CHAPTER 3
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