Tenchi Universe
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Disclaimer: This episode of Tenchi Universe is of my own creation as well as the character Hayato. I do not own any portion of Tenchi Muyo. "Tenchi Muyo!" and all related characters, names, etc. are ©1992-2003 AIC Inc. and Pioneer LDC. All rights reserved
Note: This episode takes place shortly after the events of Tenchi Universe, Tenchi Muyo in Love and Tenchi Forever.
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The More Things Change...
Episode 7:
No Need for Mysteries!
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Fade in: Masaki Residence, late Sunday afternoon. The usual hustle and bustle is occurring in the Masaki household. Tenchi is busy training with his grandfather while Ryoko and Ayeka secretly watch. Sasami and Ryo-Ohki are chasing each other around outside. Nobuyuki is enjoying some quiet time while reading the newspaper on the couch. Mihoshi and Kiyone are out on patrol again. Washu and Hayato are in the lab doing some research.
Sasami just runs into the house and jumps onto the couch, exhausted. Ryo- Ohki follows and jumps on top of her head. Nobuyuki puts down his paper and smiles at Sasami. "Ah Sasami, done having fun?"
It takes her a few moments to catch her breath. "Yeah Mr. Masaki, Ryo-Ohki has too much energy for even me!" The cabbit mews happily on the little princess' head.
Nobuyuki looks over to the door that leads to Washu's lab. He sighs very deeply. "I wonder what those two are doing."
Sasami joins Nobuyuki in looking at the lab door. "Yeah, they haven't come out to do anything since Tuesday afternoon. They just locked the door to her lab and none of us can come in and it's been nearly a week. I hope that everything's all right."
Nobuyuki looks back to Sasami and puts a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I'm sure they are just fine. Washu is probably doing some research or something on Hayato's powers. You know how Washu is."
Sasami smiles lightly. "Yeah I do. But now that just makes me really worried about Hayato!"
All three of them started laughing.
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Tenchi and his grandfather are training very vigorously. At first Tenchi was only on the defensive, but his grandfather forced him to start striking back. Now it is an intense game to see who can score the first hit on the other. Each strike is blocked. Each block is countered. Katsuhito is impressed on how good his grandson is doing, but his face stays full of concentration.
Ryoko and Ayeka are closely watching nearby. They were careful to stay hidden and make no notice of their presence; they didn't want Tenchi to be distracted. Ryoko leans over and speaks very quietly to Ayeka. "Wow, Tenchi is doing really well."
Ayeka turns her head slightly and replies, "Yes, and that is saying something since his grandfather was once to be Emperor of Jurai for being the best warrior in the Universe," just as quietly as Ryoko.
They both divert their attention back to Tenchi and Katsuhito, whose training session is getting more intense by the moment. Katsuhito just ducks a shot aimed for his head and swings at Tenchi's legs. Tenchi is ready however and jumps out of the way just in time. The second he lands, he charges full speed at his grandfather, who is already charging at him. Katsuhito is aiming high, and Tenchi aims a little lower. Both strike each other at the exact same time, Katsuhito hits Tenchi on the side of the head, while Tenchi strikes his grandfather bluntly on his stomach.
Katsuhito leans against a nearby tree, visibly winded. Tenchi holds the side of his head, his eyes unfocused.
It takes a few moments for the former Jurai warrior to catch his breath, but when he is able to, he turns to his grandson, the smile clearly evident on his face. "Well, I am very impressed with your progress Tenchi. You finally held your own against me."
He stops for a second to rub his stomach. He looks over to his grandson, who is walking unsteadily towards him. "Let's call this one a draw."
Tenchi finally makes it up to his grandfather. "Uh...yeah." He shakes his head and his eyes come back into focus.
Katsuhito chuckles lightly, causing him to cough and rub his stomach again. They both stop and look in the direction of Ryoko and Ayeka's hiding spot. Katsuhito clears his throat loudly. "All right now girls, let's all go home."
"Yeah you two," Tenchi adds in, "you can stop hiding now."
The two women walk out from their spot behind the trees and towards the two men, visibly surprised. "You both saw us?" asks Ayeka.
"But how?" finishes Ryoko.
Both men laugh at the two confused women in front of them. "We didn't see you," Tenchi starts matter-of-factly, "we heard you."
Katsuhito frowns. "And you two were making quite a bit of noise. We could hear you even when we were training at out loudest. Your stealth skills are something to be desired."
Both girls turn around and walk away, obviously irritated. Tenchi and Katsuhito start to walk back to the shrine. Tenchi shakes his head. "Those two..."
Tenchi's grandfather chuckles. "Yes they are quite a handful. And now they are becoming a formidable tag team."
The young man throws his hands up in the air in agitation. "You're telling me! They don't fight that much anymore, but they are both constantly on my case, trying to get me to tell them...something." He quickly looks away, realizing he almost said too much.
The old priest catches on and narrows his eyes at his grandson. "And what are they trying to get you to tell them?"
Tenchi smiles sheepishly and looks up to the trees. "Oh I don't know, you know how those two are."
Katsuhito shakes his head. "Hmm of course. Tenchi, give me your bokken, I will take it back to the shrine. You go on and go back home."
"Okay, thank you grandpa."
And with that, Tenchi turns towards his home. Katsuhito watches his grandson leave. "Ah Tenchi, soon your training will be complete. With the progress you have been making, it will all be over very soon."
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It is starting to get dark and Tenchi is walking back home while his mind wanders aimlessly. He remembers the small chat he had had with Washu about his dream. She had done a couple of experiments, but found nothing. Tenchi hasn't had the dream since. "What did that dream mean, and why haven't I had it again?"
Before Tenchi knows it, he is home. The first thing that greets him when he enters is, of course, Ryoko and Ayeka. "Hello Tenchi!" they both greet, both sporting big smiles.
Tenchi smiles back. "Hello girls."
Sasami sticks her head up from the couch. "Hi Tenchi!" Ryo-Ohki jumps up next to her and meows happily at Tenchi.
"Hey there everybody else," he adds.
Ryoko and Ayeka back away to allow Tenchi to enter. He goes in and sits down next to his Father and Sasami on the couch. The first thing he does is take a quick glance around the room, then to the entrance to Washu's lab. "Any word yet from either of them?" he asks while frowning.
Nobuyuki folds his paper down to look at his son, who looks tired and worn out from the training session. He shakes his head slightly, looking mildly worried. "Nope, nothing. Hayato didn't even come out when Kiyone came over a couple of days ago. Do you think something happened in there?"
The young man shrugs. "I don't know, we can only guess, but if they don't come out by tomorrow morning, I'm going to try to get in there and find out what is going on." A dawning looks suddenly sprouts on his face. "By the way, does anybody remember what was happening around here when he went into Washu's lab?"
"Uh...I remember that I was lying on my rafter and I saw your cousin in the living room watching television," Ryoko starts while floating down next to Tenchi. "He then suddenly jumped up and ran strait into Washu's lab."
"Do you remember what was on the television?"
The pirate looks up, thinking. "Um.I think it was just the news."
Suddenly, the front door opens and in walks Katsuhito. Nobuyuki looks over and smiles. "Ah father, what brings you down here today?"
"I came to see how everybody is doing."
Tenchi can't help but notice that his grandfather is giving him wayward glances, as if he thinks that something is going to happen to him.
Sounds are soon heard coming from behind Katsuhito. He moves over to see Mihoshi and Kiyone walking up to the house. It is evident from the sounds of Kiyone shouting that Mihoshi has done something again. "I'm so sorry Kiyone," the blond practically cries.
"Sorry!?" Kiyone bellows, "You nearly started an intergalactic war because you couldn't find your cup of coffee!"
Kiyone has been acting even more explosive towards Mihoshi lately and it has been no surprise to anyone why. Kiyone really seemed to warm up to Hayato and he just vanishes into Washu's lab. He never even came out when she visited them all a few days ago on her day off. She had something really special planned and it was all ruined. No one was too sure what Kiyone would do to Hayato when he finally came out.
They both walk into the house. Mihoshi looks a little teary-eyed while Kiyone looks madder then anyone has even seen her. She makes her way over to the couch and sits down on an empty spot and crosses her arms. "Mihoshi, why can't you just once act like a good Galaxy Police officer and not blow something up and make my whole life miserable!?"
Mihoshi's lower lip trembles as she says, "I don't know Kiyone I just can't help it." She starts to cry.
Kiyone's temper diminishes as she watches her partner. She gets up from the couch and walks up to Mihoshi and pulls her into a comforting hug. "I'm sorry I yelled at you Mihoshi, I've just been under a lot of stress lately and the person I need to let it out on is avoiding me for some reason," she tells her partner in a soft, soothing voice.
Just at that moment, the door to Washu's lab bursts open causing everyone to jump up in surprise. Out walks Washu and Hayato, looking extremely tired but thoroughly pleased with themselves.
Kiyone lets go of Mihoshi and runs up to Hayato so fast that he jumps back a few feet. She begins to shout, "WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING ALL THIS TIME!?" She is yelling so loud that everyone has to cover their ears. "DO YOU KNOW HOW WORRIED I WAS ABOUT YOU!? WHY DIDN'T YOU COME OUT WHEN I WAS HERE!?"
Within several minutes of yelling, Kiyone's inner wall breaks down and she starts to sob in Hayato's arms like she was nearly a week earlier. Hayato comforts her as he lifts her head up with his hands. "I thought that you didn't want to be with me anymore," she tells him through tear soaked eyes. "I...I couldn't stand it. It hurt too much for me to take it."
He smiles lightly and gives her a small kiss, which she gladly returns. When he pulls back, they are both smiling happily at each other. Everyone else is smiling warmly at them. He reaches up and wipes away a stray tear. "I'm sorry for making you worry, but if you give Washu and me a few moments to explain everything, we will settle all of this."
He puts her on the couch and walks back to Washu. He looks at her and nodded. She begins, "I know that all of you have been curious as to what we have been doing the last week. Hayato and I discussed this for a little while, and we think it best for you to see what we've been working on and then give you an explanation."
She stops for a moment to clear her throat. "So without further adieu, Hayato and I proudly present to you..."
They both back up to each side of the side of the doorway, where a figure can be seen in the shadows. Slowly the person steps out so everybody can see who it was. They all gasp at the woman who steps out, who is wearing a beautiful sky-blue kimono. They have all seen her before, but it isn't possible for her to be here. Washu and Hayato are sporting enormous grins and are literally shaking with anticipation. "Lady Achika," they both say at the same time.
Everyone is too shocked to move. After a few tense moments, Tenchi takes a small step forward. "Mom?" he chokes out.
Fade out.
To be continued...
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Author's notes: Weren't expecting that were you? Truthfully neither did I 'til I was almost finished writing this. Find out how she came back next episode!
Questions or comments? E-mail me at: lighthawkdemon@yahoo.com.com
Next episode: No Need for Mothers!
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Disclaimer: This episode of Tenchi Universe is of my own creation as well as the character Hayato. I do not own any portion of Tenchi Muyo. "Tenchi Muyo!" and all related characters, names, etc. are ©1992-2003 AIC Inc. and Pioneer LDC. All rights reserved
Note: This episode takes place shortly after the events of Tenchi Universe, Tenchi Muyo in Love and Tenchi Forever.
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The More Things Change...
Episode 7:
No Need for Mysteries!
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Fade in: Masaki Residence, late Sunday afternoon. The usual hustle and bustle is occurring in the Masaki household. Tenchi is busy training with his grandfather while Ryoko and Ayeka secretly watch. Sasami and Ryo-Ohki are chasing each other around outside. Nobuyuki is enjoying some quiet time while reading the newspaper on the couch. Mihoshi and Kiyone are out on patrol again. Washu and Hayato are in the lab doing some research.
Sasami just runs into the house and jumps onto the couch, exhausted. Ryo- Ohki follows and jumps on top of her head. Nobuyuki puts down his paper and smiles at Sasami. "Ah Sasami, done having fun?"
It takes her a few moments to catch her breath. "Yeah Mr. Masaki, Ryo-Ohki has too much energy for even me!" The cabbit mews happily on the little princess' head.
Nobuyuki looks over to the door that leads to Washu's lab. He sighs very deeply. "I wonder what those two are doing."
Sasami joins Nobuyuki in looking at the lab door. "Yeah, they haven't come out to do anything since Tuesday afternoon. They just locked the door to her lab and none of us can come in and it's been nearly a week. I hope that everything's all right."
Nobuyuki looks back to Sasami and puts a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I'm sure they are just fine. Washu is probably doing some research or something on Hayato's powers. You know how Washu is."
Sasami smiles lightly. "Yeah I do. But now that just makes me really worried about Hayato!"
All three of them started laughing.
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Tenchi and his grandfather are training very vigorously. At first Tenchi was only on the defensive, but his grandfather forced him to start striking back. Now it is an intense game to see who can score the first hit on the other. Each strike is blocked. Each block is countered. Katsuhito is impressed on how good his grandson is doing, but his face stays full of concentration.
Ryoko and Ayeka are closely watching nearby. They were careful to stay hidden and make no notice of their presence; they didn't want Tenchi to be distracted. Ryoko leans over and speaks very quietly to Ayeka. "Wow, Tenchi is doing really well."
Ayeka turns her head slightly and replies, "Yes, and that is saying something since his grandfather was once to be Emperor of Jurai for being the best warrior in the Universe," just as quietly as Ryoko.
They both divert their attention back to Tenchi and Katsuhito, whose training session is getting more intense by the moment. Katsuhito just ducks a shot aimed for his head and swings at Tenchi's legs. Tenchi is ready however and jumps out of the way just in time. The second he lands, he charges full speed at his grandfather, who is already charging at him. Katsuhito is aiming high, and Tenchi aims a little lower. Both strike each other at the exact same time, Katsuhito hits Tenchi on the side of the head, while Tenchi strikes his grandfather bluntly on his stomach.
Katsuhito leans against a nearby tree, visibly winded. Tenchi holds the side of his head, his eyes unfocused.
It takes a few moments for the former Jurai warrior to catch his breath, but when he is able to, he turns to his grandson, the smile clearly evident on his face. "Well, I am very impressed with your progress Tenchi. You finally held your own against me."
He stops for a second to rub his stomach. He looks over to his grandson, who is walking unsteadily towards him. "Let's call this one a draw."
Tenchi finally makes it up to his grandfather. "Uh...yeah." He shakes his head and his eyes come back into focus.
Katsuhito chuckles lightly, causing him to cough and rub his stomach again. They both stop and look in the direction of Ryoko and Ayeka's hiding spot. Katsuhito clears his throat loudly. "All right now girls, let's all go home."
"Yeah you two," Tenchi adds in, "you can stop hiding now."
The two women walk out from their spot behind the trees and towards the two men, visibly surprised. "You both saw us?" asks Ayeka.
"But how?" finishes Ryoko.
Both men laugh at the two confused women in front of them. "We didn't see you," Tenchi starts matter-of-factly, "we heard you."
Katsuhito frowns. "And you two were making quite a bit of noise. We could hear you even when we were training at out loudest. Your stealth skills are something to be desired."
Both girls turn around and walk away, obviously irritated. Tenchi and Katsuhito start to walk back to the shrine. Tenchi shakes his head. "Those two..."
Tenchi's grandfather chuckles. "Yes they are quite a handful. And now they are becoming a formidable tag team."
The young man throws his hands up in the air in agitation. "You're telling me! They don't fight that much anymore, but they are both constantly on my case, trying to get me to tell them...something." He quickly looks away, realizing he almost said too much.
The old priest catches on and narrows his eyes at his grandson. "And what are they trying to get you to tell them?"
Tenchi smiles sheepishly and looks up to the trees. "Oh I don't know, you know how those two are."
Katsuhito shakes his head. "Hmm of course. Tenchi, give me your bokken, I will take it back to the shrine. You go on and go back home."
"Okay, thank you grandpa."
And with that, Tenchi turns towards his home. Katsuhito watches his grandson leave. "Ah Tenchi, soon your training will be complete. With the progress you have been making, it will all be over very soon."
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It is starting to get dark and Tenchi is walking back home while his mind wanders aimlessly. He remembers the small chat he had had with Washu about his dream. She had done a couple of experiments, but found nothing. Tenchi hasn't had the dream since. "What did that dream mean, and why haven't I had it again?"
Before Tenchi knows it, he is home. The first thing that greets him when he enters is, of course, Ryoko and Ayeka. "Hello Tenchi!" they both greet, both sporting big smiles.
Tenchi smiles back. "Hello girls."
Sasami sticks her head up from the couch. "Hi Tenchi!" Ryo-Ohki jumps up next to her and meows happily at Tenchi.
"Hey there everybody else," he adds.
Ryoko and Ayeka back away to allow Tenchi to enter. He goes in and sits down next to his Father and Sasami on the couch. The first thing he does is take a quick glance around the room, then to the entrance to Washu's lab. "Any word yet from either of them?" he asks while frowning.
Nobuyuki folds his paper down to look at his son, who looks tired and worn out from the training session. He shakes his head slightly, looking mildly worried. "Nope, nothing. Hayato didn't even come out when Kiyone came over a couple of days ago. Do you think something happened in there?"
The young man shrugs. "I don't know, we can only guess, but if they don't come out by tomorrow morning, I'm going to try to get in there and find out what is going on." A dawning looks suddenly sprouts on his face. "By the way, does anybody remember what was happening around here when he went into Washu's lab?"
"Uh...I remember that I was lying on my rafter and I saw your cousin in the living room watching television," Ryoko starts while floating down next to Tenchi. "He then suddenly jumped up and ran strait into Washu's lab."
"Do you remember what was on the television?"
The pirate looks up, thinking. "Um.I think it was just the news."
Suddenly, the front door opens and in walks Katsuhito. Nobuyuki looks over and smiles. "Ah father, what brings you down here today?"
"I came to see how everybody is doing."
Tenchi can't help but notice that his grandfather is giving him wayward glances, as if he thinks that something is going to happen to him.
Sounds are soon heard coming from behind Katsuhito. He moves over to see Mihoshi and Kiyone walking up to the house. It is evident from the sounds of Kiyone shouting that Mihoshi has done something again. "I'm so sorry Kiyone," the blond practically cries.
"Sorry!?" Kiyone bellows, "You nearly started an intergalactic war because you couldn't find your cup of coffee!"
Kiyone has been acting even more explosive towards Mihoshi lately and it has been no surprise to anyone why. Kiyone really seemed to warm up to Hayato and he just vanishes into Washu's lab. He never even came out when she visited them all a few days ago on her day off. She had something really special planned and it was all ruined. No one was too sure what Kiyone would do to Hayato when he finally came out.
They both walk into the house. Mihoshi looks a little teary-eyed while Kiyone looks madder then anyone has even seen her. She makes her way over to the couch and sits down on an empty spot and crosses her arms. "Mihoshi, why can't you just once act like a good Galaxy Police officer and not blow something up and make my whole life miserable!?"
Mihoshi's lower lip trembles as she says, "I don't know Kiyone I just can't help it." She starts to cry.
Kiyone's temper diminishes as she watches her partner. She gets up from the couch and walks up to Mihoshi and pulls her into a comforting hug. "I'm sorry I yelled at you Mihoshi, I've just been under a lot of stress lately and the person I need to let it out on is avoiding me for some reason," she tells her partner in a soft, soothing voice.
Just at that moment, the door to Washu's lab bursts open causing everyone to jump up in surprise. Out walks Washu and Hayato, looking extremely tired but thoroughly pleased with themselves.
Kiyone lets go of Mihoshi and runs up to Hayato so fast that he jumps back a few feet. She begins to shout, "WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING ALL THIS TIME!?" She is yelling so loud that everyone has to cover their ears. "DO YOU KNOW HOW WORRIED I WAS ABOUT YOU!? WHY DIDN'T YOU COME OUT WHEN I WAS HERE!?"
Within several minutes of yelling, Kiyone's inner wall breaks down and she starts to sob in Hayato's arms like she was nearly a week earlier. Hayato comforts her as he lifts her head up with his hands. "I thought that you didn't want to be with me anymore," she tells him through tear soaked eyes. "I...I couldn't stand it. It hurt too much for me to take it."
He smiles lightly and gives her a small kiss, which she gladly returns. When he pulls back, they are both smiling happily at each other. Everyone else is smiling warmly at them. He reaches up and wipes away a stray tear. "I'm sorry for making you worry, but if you give Washu and me a few moments to explain everything, we will settle all of this."
He puts her on the couch and walks back to Washu. He looks at her and nodded. She begins, "I know that all of you have been curious as to what we have been doing the last week. Hayato and I discussed this for a little while, and we think it best for you to see what we've been working on and then give you an explanation."
She stops for a moment to clear her throat. "So without further adieu, Hayato and I proudly present to you..."
They both back up to each side of the side of the doorway, where a figure can be seen in the shadows. Slowly the person steps out so everybody can see who it was. They all gasp at the woman who steps out, who is wearing a beautiful sky-blue kimono. They have all seen her before, but it isn't possible for her to be here. Washu and Hayato are sporting enormous grins and are literally shaking with anticipation. "Lady Achika," they both say at the same time.
Everyone is too shocked to move. After a few tense moments, Tenchi takes a small step forward. "Mom?" he chokes out.
Fade out.
To be continued...
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Author's notes: Weren't expecting that were you? Truthfully neither did I 'til I was almost finished writing this. Find out how she came back next episode!
Questions or comments? E-mail me at: lighthawkdemon@yahoo.com.com
Next episode: No Need for Mothers!