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 11:
No Need for a Knight!
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Fade in: Masaki Residence late Wednesday morning. Nobuyuki is at work and Tenchi left for school just a little bit ago. All the girls are excited because this is Tenchi's last week of school. His graduation is at the end of next week and, of course, everybody will be going to it and hold a big party for Tenchi afterwards.
Nagi is acting a little nervous today, but nobody is in any doubt why. Ayeka requested for Kamidake to come back to earth, which he gladly accepted. He is expected to be there very soon.
Mihoshi and Kiyone are in the bathroom, bathing and relaxing. Patrol hasn't been kind to them lately, and they enjoy every moment of peace that they can get.
The rest of the girls and Hayato are in the living room making plans for Tenchi's graduation party.
"We should have streamers!" Ayeka exclaims.
"Yeah," Hayato adds, "and other party decorations too!"
"Like a big banner that says 'Congratulations Tenchi'!" Sasami squeals.
Washu is trying furiously on her holo computer. "Ah, good ideas!"
Achika clasps her hands together, looking teary-eyed. "Oh I can't believe that my little Tenchi is finally graduating from high school!"
Everyone smiles at her comment. She still insists on calling Tenchi 'my little Tenchi' even though he is just about to graduate from high school.
Washu puts a hand on her hip "So, any other ideas?"
"Yeah," Ryoko says excitedly, "we should have lots and lots of saké!"
"Uh, I'll have to think about that one Ryoko," Washu states, frowning lightly.
"What? What's wrong with my idea?"
Hayato scratches the back of his head. "I don't think that everybody will want to drink saké Ryoko."
"Everybody?" the pirate asks, looking confused, "The drinks are all going to be for me!"
Everybody sweat drops while Ryoko smiles, showing her fangs. Just then Mihoshi and Kiyone come out of the bathroom, looking very relaxed and happy. "Oh, that bath was perfect!" Kiyone happily states.
"Yeah," Mihoshi adds, sounding completely relaxed, "I feel so good right now!"
They both notice everybody in the living room. Kiyone smiles at all of them. "Hey guys, how are the preparations going?"
Mihoshi walks into the group. "Do you have any good ideas?"
Washu looks up and smiles. "Yeah, we got a few. Since we are going to have the party outside, we have a lot of room to have this thing. We found the perfect place earlier and I'm calculating the exact amount of decorations necessary."
Sasami walks up to Kiyone, staring at her neck. "Hey Kiyone, what is that on your neck?"
"Huh? Oh! It's a necklace that Hayato got for me!"
"Oh," Ayeka coos, "that is so sweet!"
Sasami frowns lightly. "What is that thing that is on the necklace?"
Kiyone takes off her necklace and shows it to everybody. A ring is on the necklace. It is big and shiny, but none of the girls can read the writing that is on it, since it is written in American.
"That ring is my school ring," Hayato responds. "Back where I come from, it is tradition to let your main squeeze to wear your class ring on their necklace." He walks over to Kiyone and hugs her lightly.
Washu looks at the ring thoughtfully. "That is a strange tradition, but it is sweet nonetheless."
A rumbling sound from the outside diverts everybody's attention. Footsteps are heard coming down the stairs in a hurry. Nagi appears and jumps down the last few steps. Nobody remembers ever seeing her this happy or excited. "I think that he's here!"
She then runs outside, followed closely behind by everyone else. Above them all is a large Jurai battle cruiser. A large green orb comes out from the ship and goes down to the edge of the lake. The orb disappears and the legendary Knight Kamidake stands in its place. He smiles as he looks around at everyone. "Greetings everyone, it is very nice to be back." He then spots Nagi. "Ah, Miss Nagi, it is a pleasure to see you again."
He walks up to the bounty hunter, bows deeply, takes her hand and kisses it lightly. Nagi puts her other hand on the side of her face and blushes furiously. Everybody else goes into a fit of giggles. Hayato walks up to Kamidake and puts a hand on his shoulder. "Kamidake, you sly dog!"
Kamidake frowns lightly. "What are you talking about?"
Tenchi's cousin chuckles lightly. "In due time my friend, in due time. Come on inside, we are planning Tenchi's graduation party."
"Ah I heard about that. I am quite glad to be here for it. Azaka wanted to come also, but he had to stay on Jurai because of some business he needed to attend to."
"Well that's too bad," Nagi says. "But at least you're here," she finishes while stepping a little closer to the knight.
Kamidake blushes lightly as they all go back into the house.
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Meanwhile, Tenchi is sitting in his class, dragging through the day. 'Man I am so bored!' he thinks to himself. 'Well at least it is almost over and I have the entire summer to myself, well I'll try to get Ryoko and Ayeka to stop bugging me so much!'
He looks at the clock and smiles. 'Well, at least it's nearly lunchtime.'
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"All right everyone lunch is ready!" Sasami shouts from the kitchen.
"Ah good," Kamidake exclaims, "I haven't had a meal as excellent as any of yours young princess in a long time."
Sasami begins to blush. "Thank you."
Everyone sits around the table and begins to eat lunch.
"So tell me Miss Nagi," the legendary knight begins between bites, "how has the bounty hunter business been going for you?"
"I've had better days," she mopes, "There hasn't been a lot of business lately."
"Oh, that is most unfortunate."
"You're telling me!" she practically yells. "I'm the one that has been scraping around for a decent job for some money."
Hayato looks at the bounty hunter thoughtfully. "Miss Nagi, have you ever thought of going into another profession?"
She eyes him suspiciously. "What do you mean?"
"Well, with all of your skills, you could look into a different job or just something on the side, you know, for extra money?"
She scratches her chin thoughtfully. "Hmm, you got a point there kid. I'll think about that."
"You know, he is right," Kamidake chimes in. "You are very powerful and skilled. Perhaps we could find some use for you on Jurai."
Nagi looks at the legendary knight, visibly surprised. "I could work for Jurai?"
"Oh of course. I could put a good word in for you."
"Yes," Ayeka adds, "and I would do so as well."
"Uh...thank you."
Without realizing it, Nagi puts her hand on top of Kamidake's. Both pull away quickly, lightly blushing at each other. All the other women begin to giggle.
"Ah young love," Achika sighs longingly
Both Nagi and Kamidake go rigid and blush furiously, causing everyone to start laughing. Hayato stands up. "Why don't you two go out for a little walk and talk to each other?" He reaches down and grabs both of their arms and pulls them outside.
"Hey! Stop that!" Nagi shouts.
"Please let us go!" Kamidake begs.
"Go on," Hayato blatantly states, "you two need to talk to each other."
He then closes the door and walks back to the table and goes back to eating lunch.
Ayeka shoves him slightly. "Do you really think that that was necessary?"
"Well do you know any other way to get the two of them out together?" he answers defensively. "They do like each other, it's that obvious. They're just too nervous to admit it."
Achika nods lightly. "Yes, I felt something was going on between the two of them."
"Whatever," Ryoko shrugs, "let's just eat!"
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A couple of hours later, Tenchi gets out of school and is making the long trek from the bus stop to his home. "Ugh, I wish the house was closer. This walk home is exhausting."
About ten minutes later, Tenchi is a little over half way home. He hears a familiar whoosh nearby and stops walking. "Hello Ryoko."
The space pirate phases behind Tenchi and wraps her arms around him. "Welcome home Tenchi, how was school?"
"Boring, but at least it's almost over."
Ryoko hugs him again. "Yeah, and then you'll have the entire summer off!"
The prince smiles slightly. "Yeah, that will be nice. Hey, do you think you can teleport me home? I really don't feel like walking the rest of the way."
Ryoko lets go and teleports in front of him. "I thought that we could walk back home together." She shuffles her feet uncomfortably.
Tenchi takes one look into her pleading eyes and instantly gives in. "All right Ryoko. I guess we can."
"Thanks Tenchi." The two walk back to the Masaki household.
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Sasami stops cooking for a moment and looks over at Achika. "Thank you for helping me with dinner Mrs. Masaki.
"Oh you don't need to thank me Sasami I like to help. And can you do me a little favor?"
"Sure! What is it?"
She looks at the little princess uncomfortably. "Would it be al right if you could, just this once, call me Mom?"
The Sasami giggles at Achika's request. "Sure, no problem...Mom."
Achika's eyes shine at those words. She leaned down and hugs Sasami lovingly. "Oh, thank you Sasami. I have always wanted to have a daughter."
"You have?"
Achika stands back up. "Yes. I mean, what mother wouldn't want to dress up her little girl?"
Sasami giggles again. "Yeah, that does sound like fun!"
Tenchi's mother suddenly gets a dawning look on her face. "You know, I probably still can have a daughter. I'll have to talk to Nobuyuki, but I don't think that he'd mind having another child."
Both women begin to giggle.
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Nagi and Kamidake are back from their walk and are talking quietly to each other at the front porch. The rest of the gang is inside the house in the living room. They are all huddled around Hayato, who is telling them what is going on right now with Nagi and Kamidake. Most of his powers have returned, mainly due to the fact that he still has the orb that gave him the powers in the first place, a fact that he had thoroughly enjoyed.
"...And he wants her to come back with him to Jurai whether they accept his proposal or not."
Everyone holds their breaths in anticipation. "And what does she have to say about that?" Ayeka asks, clutching her hands to her kimono.
Hayato stops and 'listens' for a couple of seconds. He begins to smile. "She says that she likes...no, that she loves the idea!"
Everyone begins to smile widely at this news. Kiyone leans in forward. "So, now what is happening?"
Hayato 'listens' again. His eyes go wide. "Uh...I think that we should leave them alone for a while. They are having some private time."
Everyone starts to giggle except Mihoshi, who looks confused. "Private time? What are you talking about?"
Everyone face faults to the floor.
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"Ah look," Tenchi exclaims, "we're almost home!"
"Yeah, hey, who's that in front of the house?"
Both of them squint their eyes to see who it is. When they see who the person, well actually persons are, they both get wide eyed.
Tenchi scratches the back of his head. "Um, I think that we should go in another way."
The pirate nods lightly. "Yeah, I'll teleport us in."
Ryoko teleports the two of them in the house, right next to everybody.
"Tenchi, welcome home," Nobuyuki greets.
Washu cuts straight to the point, "Did you see them?"
"Yeah," Ryoko answers with a sly smile.
"Well?" Kiyone asks impatiently.
Tenchi makes his response short and simple. "Their tongues were a little tied up at the moment."
Everyone bursts out laughing.
Fade out.
To be continued...
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Author's notes: I've been going real light on the action so far, but I plan to have events occur soon.
Questions or Comments? E-mail me at: lighthawkdemon@yahoo.com
Next episode: No Need for a Party!
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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 11:
No Need for a Knight!
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Fade in: Masaki Residence late Wednesday morning. Nobuyuki is at work and Tenchi left for school just a little bit ago. All the girls are excited because this is Tenchi's last week of school. His graduation is at the end of next week and, of course, everybody will be going to it and hold a big party for Tenchi afterwards.
Nagi is acting a little nervous today, but nobody is in any doubt why. Ayeka requested for Kamidake to come back to earth, which he gladly accepted. He is expected to be there very soon.
Mihoshi and Kiyone are in the bathroom, bathing and relaxing. Patrol hasn't been kind to them lately, and they enjoy every moment of peace that they can get.
The rest of the girls and Hayato are in the living room making plans for Tenchi's graduation party.
"We should have streamers!" Ayeka exclaims.
"Yeah," Hayato adds, "and other party decorations too!"
"Like a big banner that says 'Congratulations Tenchi'!" Sasami squeals.
Washu is trying furiously on her holo computer. "Ah, good ideas!"
Achika clasps her hands together, looking teary-eyed. "Oh I can't believe that my little Tenchi is finally graduating from high school!"
Everyone smiles at her comment. She still insists on calling Tenchi 'my little Tenchi' even though he is just about to graduate from high school.
Washu puts a hand on her hip "So, any other ideas?"
"Yeah," Ryoko says excitedly, "we should have lots and lots of saké!"
"Uh, I'll have to think about that one Ryoko," Washu states, frowning lightly.
"What? What's wrong with my idea?"
Hayato scratches the back of his head. "I don't think that everybody will want to drink saké Ryoko."
"Everybody?" the pirate asks, looking confused, "The drinks are all going to be for me!"
Everybody sweat drops while Ryoko smiles, showing her fangs. Just then Mihoshi and Kiyone come out of the bathroom, looking very relaxed and happy. "Oh, that bath was perfect!" Kiyone happily states.
"Yeah," Mihoshi adds, sounding completely relaxed, "I feel so good right now!"
They both notice everybody in the living room. Kiyone smiles at all of them. "Hey guys, how are the preparations going?"
Mihoshi walks into the group. "Do you have any good ideas?"
Washu looks up and smiles. "Yeah, we got a few. Since we are going to have the party outside, we have a lot of room to have this thing. We found the perfect place earlier and I'm calculating the exact amount of decorations necessary."
Sasami walks up to Kiyone, staring at her neck. "Hey Kiyone, what is that on your neck?"
"Huh? Oh! It's a necklace that Hayato got for me!"
"Oh," Ayeka coos, "that is so sweet!"
Sasami frowns lightly. "What is that thing that is on the necklace?"
Kiyone takes off her necklace and shows it to everybody. A ring is on the necklace. It is big and shiny, but none of the girls can read the writing that is on it, since it is written in American.
"That ring is my school ring," Hayato responds. "Back where I come from, it is tradition to let your main squeeze to wear your class ring on their necklace." He walks over to Kiyone and hugs her lightly.
Washu looks at the ring thoughtfully. "That is a strange tradition, but it is sweet nonetheless."
A rumbling sound from the outside diverts everybody's attention. Footsteps are heard coming down the stairs in a hurry. Nagi appears and jumps down the last few steps. Nobody remembers ever seeing her this happy or excited. "I think that he's here!"
She then runs outside, followed closely behind by everyone else. Above them all is a large Jurai battle cruiser. A large green orb comes out from the ship and goes down to the edge of the lake. The orb disappears and the legendary Knight Kamidake stands in its place. He smiles as he looks around at everyone. "Greetings everyone, it is very nice to be back." He then spots Nagi. "Ah, Miss Nagi, it is a pleasure to see you again."
He walks up to the bounty hunter, bows deeply, takes her hand and kisses it lightly. Nagi puts her other hand on the side of her face and blushes furiously. Everybody else goes into a fit of giggles. Hayato walks up to Kamidake and puts a hand on his shoulder. "Kamidake, you sly dog!"
Kamidake frowns lightly. "What are you talking about?"
Tenchi's cousin chuckles lightly. "In due time my friend, in due time. Come on inside, we are planning Tenchi's graduation party."
"Ah I heard about that. I am quite glad to be here for it. Azaka wanted to come also, but he had to stay on Jurai because of some business he needed to attend to."
"Well that's too bad," Nagi says. "But at least you're here," she finishes while stepping a little closer to the knight.
Kamidake blushes lightly as they all go back into the house.
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Meanwhile, Tenchi is sitting in his class, dragging through the day. 'Man I am so bored!' he thinks to himself. 'Well at least it is almost over and I have the entire summer to myself, well I'll try to get Ryoko and Ayeka to stop bugging me so much!'
He looks at the clock and smiles. 'Well, at least it's nearly lunchtime.'
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"All right everyone lunch is ready!" Sasami shouts from the kitchen.
"Ah good," Kamidake exclaims, "I haven't had a meal as excellent as any of yours young princess in a long time."
Sasami begins to blush. "Thank you."
Everyone sits around the table and begins to eat lunch.
"So tell me Miss Nagi," the legendary knight begins between bites, "how has the bounty hunter business been going for you?"
"I've had better days," she mopes, "There hasn't been a lot of business lately."
"Oh, that is most unfortunate."
"You're telling me!" she practically yells. "I'm the one that has been scraping around for a decent job for some money."
Hayato looks at the bounty hunter thoughtfully. "Miss Nagi, have you ever thought of going into another profession?"
She eyes him suspiciously. "What do you mean?"
"Well, with all of your skills, you could look into a different job or just something on the side, you know, for extra money?"
She scratches her chin thoughtfully. "Hmm, you got a point there kid. I'll think about that."
"You know, he is right," Kamidake chimes in. "You are very powerful and skilled. Perhaps we could find some use for you on Jurai."
Nagi looks at the legendary knight, visibly surprised. "I could work for Jurai?"
"Oh of course. I could put a good word in for you."
"Yes," Ayeka adds, "and I would do so as well."
"Uh...thank you."
Without realizing it, Nagi puts her hand on top of Kamidake's. Both pull away quickly, lightly blushing at each other. All the other women begin to giggle.
"Ah young love," Achika sighs longingly
Both Nagi and Kamidake go rigid and blush furiously, causing everyone to start laughing. Hayato stands up. "Why don't you two go out for a little walk and talk to each other?" He reaches down and grabs both of their arms and pulls them outside.
"Hey! Stop that!" Nagi shouts.
"Please let us go!" Kamidake begs.
"Go on," Hayato blatantly states, "you two need to talk to each other."
He then closes the door and walks back to the table and goes back to eating lunch.
Ayeka shoves him slightly. "Do you really think that that was necessary?"
"Well do you know any other way to get the two of them out together?" he answers defensively. "They do like each other, it's that obvious. They're just too nervous to admit it."
Achika nods lightly. "Yes, I felt something was going on between the two of them."
"Whatever," Ryoko shrugs, "let's just eat!"
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A couple of hours later, Tenchi gets out of school and is making the long trek from the bus stop to his home. "Ugh, I wish the house was closer. This walk home is exhausting."
About ten minutes later, Tenchi is a little over half way home. He hears a familiar whoosh nearby and stops walking. "Hello Ryoko."
The space pirate phases behind Tenchi and wraps her arms around him. "Welcome home Tenchi, how was school?"
"Boring, but at least it's almost over."
Ryoko hugs him again. "Yeah, and then you'll have the entire summer off!"
The prince smiles slightly. "Yeah, that will be nice. Hey, do you think you can teleport me home? I really don't feel like walking the rest of the way."
Ryoko lets go and teleports in front of him. "I thought that we could walk back home together." She shuffles her feet uncomfortably.
Tenchi takes one look into her pleading eyes and instantly gives in. "All right Ryoko. I guess we can."
"Thanks Tenchi." The two walk back to the Masaki household.
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Sasami stops cooking for a moment and looks over at Achika. "Thank you for helping me with dinner Mrs. Masaki.
"Oh you don't need to thank me Sasami I like to help. And can you do me a little favor?"
"Sure! What is it?"
She looks at the little princess uncomfortably. "Would it be al right if you could, just this once, call me Mom?"
The Sasami giggles at Achika's request. "Sure, no problem...Mom."
Achika's eyes shine at those words. She leaned down and hugs Sasami lovingly. "Oh, thank you Sasami. I have always wanted to have a daughter."
"You have?"
Achika stands back up. "Yes. I mean, what mother wouldn't want to dress up her little girl?"
Sasami giggles again. "Yeah, that does sound like fun!"
Tenchi's mother suddenly gets a dawning look on her face. "You know, I probably still can have a daughter. I'll have to talk to Nobuyuki, but I don't think that he'd mind having another child."
Both women begin to giggle.
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Nagi and Kamidake are back from their walk and are talking quietly to each other at the front porch. The rest of the gang is inside the house in the living room. They are all huddled around Hayato, who is telling them what is going on right now with Nagi and Kamidake. Most of his powers have returned, mainly due to the fact that he still has the orb that gave him the powers in the first place, a fact that he had thoroughly enjoyed.
"...And he wants her to come back with him to Jurai whether they accept his proposal or not."
Everyone holds their breaths in anticipation. "And what does she have to say about that?" Ayeka asks, clutching her hands to her kimono.
Hayato stops and 'listens' for a couple of seconds. He begins to smile. "She says that she likes...no, that she loves the idea!"
Everyone begins to smile widely at this news. Kiyone leans in forward. "So, now what is happening?"
Hayato 'listens' again. His eyes go wide. "Uh...I think that we should leave them alone for a while. They are having some private time."
Everyone starts to giggle except Mihoshi, who looks confused. "Private time? What are you talking about?"
Everyone face faults to the floor.
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"Ah look," Tenchi exclaims, "we're almost home!"
"Yeah, hey, who's that in front of the house?"
Both of them squint their eyes to see who it is. When they see who the person, well actually persons are, they both get wide eyed.
Tenchi scratches the back of his head. "Um, I think that we should go in another way."
The pirate nods lightly. "Yeah, I'll teleport us in."
Ryoko teleports the two of them in the house, right next to everybody.
"Tenchi, welcome home," Nobuyuki greets.
Washu cuts straight to the point, "Did you see them?"
"Yeah," Ryoko answers with a sly smile.
"Well?" Kiyone asks impatiently.
Tenchi makes his response short and simple. "Their tongues were a little tied up at the moment."
Everyone bursts out laughing.
Fade out.
To be continued...
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Author's notes: I've been going real light on the action so far, but I plan to have events occur soon.
Questions or Comments? E-mail me at: lighthawkdemon@yahoo.com
Next episode: No Need for a Party!