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A/N :: mean a thought not said out loud.

Chapter 3

Ryoko Found

Kuron yelled, as a blast from Ryoko hit him in the face. "I'll get you for that you witch!" "Dream on demon boy!" As they fought the sword Sakari started to fade. "What's wrong Kuron, can't make your little sword work?" ::Its almost dawn. I've got to finish the fight or retreat! :: The thing about the demons is that they have to eat their victims before sunrise and then have to go back into their shrine where it's dark. Their victims are usually weak and die easily but Ryoko posed a challenge to Kuron.

A few minutes later the other three demons finally showed up. "Where have you been?!" screamed Kuron. "Sir, we were held up by our last victim. That one had a strong will to live." "And did you take care of it?" "Yes sir, we did." "Good." Ryoko was growing impatient. "Look, I hate to interrupt the chit chat, but I've got better things to do than watch a bunch of stupid demons talk about their lunch!" "I'll kill you for that!" "Yeah okay. Hey, I've not been properly introduced to your lovely friends Kuron. Don't you have any manners?" "Names are not important when you're about to die!!" Ryoko was fed up. She felt the energy bubbling in her veins. She had to let it out. "Haaaaaaaa!" she yelled as she shot a HUGE energy blast. The sky lit up a light orange color. The demons were gone. :: I think I used too much energy :: sweat drop :: I don't feel so…:: Ryoko fainted.

Tenchi was still in search of any sign of Ryoko. Then he saw the hole. "Ryoko must've fallen in there." He said as he climbed in the hole. :: Wow, its really dark in here :: Tenchi walked until he reached the entrance that Ryoko had found before. :: This must be where she came out at. Where are you Ryoko? :: Then as he walked further and further into the darkness. He felt he was getting closer. And there she was lying on the ground motionless and almost lifeless. "Ryoko!" Tenchi screamed as he ran to her and took her up in his arms. "Ryoko speak to me! Please say something…anything" But she said nothing. Tears started to fill Tenchi's eyes as he walked with her in his arms back through that awful hole that they had both unfortunately found that night. He walked and walked until finally they were home.

Tenchi took Ryoko into the dark house. Everyone else had already gone to bed. Tenchi put Ryoko in her bed where he thought she'd be more comfortable. "I'll just sit here until you wake up Ryoko." Then as Tenchi sat staring at Ryoko's battered body, she woke up and looked at Tenchi. "Tenchi?" Ryoko whispered. "I'm here Ryoko, I'm here. Are you okay? What happened?" Tenchi asked. "Where…..am I?" "Ryoko, you're safe at home. Nothing can hurt you now." "Would you like me to get you anything? Anything at all?" "No, please just stay here….with me." :: Ryoko what happened to you :: "Tenchi I…" "Yes, Ryoko?" "I…I love you." Then she sat up and hugged Tenchi as hard as she could. She started to cry when Tenchi didn't respond to her. :: Poor thing must be delirious. :: "Shhhh Ryoko everything will be okay in the morning." He said in a low shaky voice. "But Tenchi…don't you?" "Shhh, go to sleep now. We'll talk more tomorrow." With that Tenchi got up and left the room. Neither slept that night. They were thinking on the past events.

:: Why can't I make him love me? :: Ryoko wondered.

Tenchi lay in bed contemplating what he should say to Ryoko the next day.