Tenchi looks at his bedroom door as he helplessly listens to the commotion
downstairs. He then looks at the sleeping Ryoko and remembers his promise
he made to Washu. Tenchi doesn't truly know why he felt like the way he
did when he felt Ryoko's injuries. He felt that he was also dying with
her. He was able to feel the life flowing out of her. He feels a deeper
connection with Ryoko now more than ever.
Tenchi: I honestly hope that you live Ryoko. Not just
because you are my dear friend but also because you are my best
friend.
Tenchi lies down next to Ryoko on a small part of the bed with his face turned towards her. Tears begin to flow down his cheeks and he doesn't understand why. The only thing he knows is that he can't stop them.
Meanwhile in Washu's laboratory, Washu is hard at work trying to materialize a ship for Tenryo. As she is working the others are afraid what Tenryo will say or do next. They sit in silence as Tenryo looks over them with a close eye.
Mihoshi: Kiyone why won't he let us go? I don't understand!
I want to go back to the house. He's scaring me! (she begins to
cry again)
Kiyone: He said that we all helped him in one way or another
to fulfill his destiny. Maybe he is going to take us along for
the ride because he finds us useful.
Tenryo: You are very correct miss Kiyone. You see each and
every one in this laboratory will serve a purpose in my kingdom.
Washu is the greatest scientific mind in the universe so she
will educate me as my private tutor as well as make weapons of
war for me.
Washu: (thinking) I've turned away from that life.
Tenryo: The princesses Ayeka and Sasami will serve as my
wives and tickets into the House of Jurai.
Ayeka: I feel so helpless.
Sasami: I miss Tenchi.
Tenryo: My father will be my personal servant. He will
educate me in Juraian democracy and will do my every bidding.
Mihoshi will be rewarded for if not for her I wouldn't have
known about the shrine, the princesses, or miss Washu. And you
miss Kiyone. You will become either a high military commander
for you skills in combat or you will become my concubine for
your beauty.
Kiyone" (condescending) You know that I hate you for that,
right.
Washu: Tenryo, your ship is ready.
As Washu announces the completion of Tenryo's ship everyone gathers around to see the thirty-minute creation. Tenryo's eyes are wide with excitement and anxiousness. He is about to see a vessel that is capable to take him to a frontier far beyond his imagination. The ship materializes and everyone especially Tenryo is amazed at the giant yet sleek ship that appeared from thin air.
Tenryo: It's beautiful I can't believe it. I will name my
ship Megumi after my mother. She would be proud to see her boy
achieving greatness.
Yosho: You honestly think so. She would be disappointed to
see her son acting like a tyrant and a brat.
Tenryo is instantly angered but begins to laugh.
Tenryo: You should see how helpless you look right now. I
wanted to end your life in that instant and instead I feel sorry
for you. You will be a fine servant for me. Now miss Washu
tell me how can we enter the ship and how will I control it.
Washu: It's all voice activated. All you have to do is
command the ship to do what ever you want and it will do it.
Tenryo: Excellent. Let's give it a try, SHIP OPEN.
As Tenryo commands the ship to open it does exactly what he
wanted.
Tenryo: This is wonderful. Now everyone into the ship we
are heading off to Jurai.
Everyone then boards the ship with depression in their hearts. They all feel as if they will never see their home again. Washu programs a warp gate to send them just outside of the earth's atmosphere.
Washu: Everything is set all you have to do is give the command.
Tenryo: With pleasure, SHIP SET SAIL.
Everyone is taken by surprise at Tenryo's outdated command, and begin to snicker at him.
Mihoshi: I think that you want the ship to take off or launch.
Tenryo is embarrassed and gives a proper command. Instantly the captives are sent back to depression.
As the ship goes through the warp gate Ryoko instantly wakes up for she sensed the surge of energy.
Ryoko: What! What's going on? The last thing I remember
was passing out at the shrine. (she bumps Tenchi who seems to be
asleep) He saved me. Now I remember I remember being in that
tube, then I passed out. He must've rushed me to Washu's lab
before I bit the big one. He is truly amazing.
Tenchi: No Ryoko, you are truly amazing.
Ryoko is surprised to see that Tenchi was actually awake. His cheeks had streaks from his tears and his eyes were completely red.
Ryoko: Tenchi what's the matter with you? You look like a
mess. This is not like you.
Tenchi is embarrassed and begins to blush. He realizes that he never cleaned his face after he cried. He can't think of anything to say to cover the truth.
Tenchi: I thought that I was going to lose you Ryoko. For
the first time I was afraid that this was going to be on fight
that you weren't going to make it out of. I feared for your
life.
Ryoko is surprised at Tenchi's affection to her. She had never seen Tenchi this broken up before. Tenchi had never thought that he could ever be this broken up.
Tenchi: I have only one question Ryoko. Why? Why would a
person who usually comes off self-centered and only wants what
she wants and doesn't care about anyone else constantly risk
life and limb for me.
Ryoko: Tenchi you still don't get it do you. I love you
Tenchi.
Tenchi is surprised that she came out and said it. Yet he
already knew the answer.
Ryoko: Ever since I met you there has been some kind of
bond that I just couldn't shake. I gave into it and fell in
love with you. You were always there for me. You never treated
me like dirt but like a woman. You have some inner strength
that is far greater then my own and that makes me feel secure.
But how could someone like you feel like that. You are the only
guy in the whole universe that lives in a house with 5 beautiful
women and yet you haven't advance on any of them. That is just
weird to me.
Tenchi: Don't you mean 6 Women
Ryoko: Ayeka doesn't count. What I'm trying to say is what
happened to you. Why don't you love any of us? I mean you have
your pick of the litter. Ayeka who is a snotty princess, Sasami
(under her breath) if you are into that kind of thing (normal
volume) is innocent and sweet, Kiyone who is a hard worker and
stable minded person, Mihoshi who is beautiful and easy to
impress, Washu who is always interesting with her experiments,
and then there's me who is a party girl who is ready to settle
down with you. You mean to tell me that none of us appeal to
you.
Tenchi: I don't know what to say Ryoko. You make a good
point and for some reason I don't have a straight answer except
I love all of you as friends.
Ryoko is quiet as she hears the same story from Tenchi. She then realizes something about Tenchi that no one had addressed.
Ryoko: Remember last year when we had to go back in time to
save your mother from Kain.
Tenchi: How could I forget? It was wonderful to see her
again. It was a little weird seeing her in her teenage years.
Ryoko: Yeah, that was an interesting time. But I remember
seeing you look at your mother. You had such love in your eyes
that I became jealous of Achika. I also remembered how you
fought against Kain you had such fire in your eyes. Even though
the odds were against you, you still managed to injure him.
When it was all over and we came home the fire and love that was
in your eyes was gone. Your mother was the only person you've
ever loved. And ever since she died you have locked your heart
from anyone who wants to love you. You are afraid of losing
them.
Tenchi was surprised that Ryoko was talking like this. She had figured out why Tenchi was unable to make a decision. Tenchi was afraid to commit because he was afraid that he would lose them just like his mother. Tenchi leans over to Ryoko and begins to hub her.
Ryoko: T-t-Tenchi w-w-what are you doing?
Tenchi: It seems that you read my mind just like my mother
used to do.
Ryoko is confused. She has no idea what Tenchi is talking
about.
Ryoko: What are you talking about? What do you mean by i
read your mind like your mother did?
Tenchi: Ryoko you are right my mother was the only female
that I ever loved. It wasn't because she was my mom but because
she was able to tell me exactly how I felt everyday. We had a
bond that was so special that I never wanted to let it go. When
she died I felt that I had lost that bond forever. So I made a
decision. I was going to look for a person who could form the
same bond that I had with my mother.
All was becoming clear to Ryoko. The loss of Tenchi's mother was why he didn't love. But he was also looking for the same bond that he shared with his mother. This was a bond that seemed to be irreplaceable until now.
Ryoko: So are you saying that none of have that bond with
you like your mother had with you.
Tenchi: No. Well that is not until now.
Tenchi looks Ryoko in her eyes deeper than he had ever done. Ryoko begins to blush because Tenchi she can see the love in Tenchi's eyes. Their faces start to draw closer and closer until they kiss. What seemed like 5 hours was only 5 seconds. For the first time in a long time Tenchi is in love, and Ryoko's dreams have finally come true. They finally pull away from each other gazing into each other's eyes.
Ryoko: (thinking) I'm the happiest girl in the universe
now. Nothing and I mean nothing can take away from this moment.
Tenchi: (thinking) I think that she can be the one for me.
Mother I have found her. I can't believe that she was in front
of me this whole time.
As Tenchi and Ryoko drift in their moment of love Ryo-Oki runs through the door with a communicator around her neck.
Ryo-Oki: Meow Meeoow Meeeooow!
Tenchi: What is it Ryo-Oki? What's this around your neck?
Ryoko: It looks like Mihoshi's wrist communicator.
Tenchi: Let's see what's going on.
Tenchi presses the button on the communicator and a hologram of
Washu pops us.
Ryoko; Hey look it's Washu. Does this mean that they are
ok?
Washu image: No we aren't ok.
Tenchi: Hey it talks.
Washu image: Of course I talk this is a live feed.
Tenchi: It is?! Wow, you have out done yourself Washu.
Washu image: This is no time for compliments Tenryo has
taken all of us prisoner on his ship that's headed for
Jurai.
Tenchi and Ryoko:
What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Washu image: Don't worry this hunk of bolts is
extremely slow. Ryo-Oki can fly circles around this
clunker. We are just outside the earth's atmosphere and
slowly headed towards Jurai. Tenchi you must Hurry and
save us you are the only one who can defeat Tenryo.
Tenchi: I understand Washu we will be there soon. Tenchi
out.
Tenchi stands up and straightens out his clothes and grabs the master key. But just as he was about to head to his balcony Ryoko grabs his arm.
Tenchi: Ryoko what are you doing?
Ryoko: I don't want this to end Tenchi.
Tenchi turns around to see Ryoko's eyes filled with tears.
Ryoko: Can't we just let them handle it? What about the
house of Jurai? I'm sure that they have soldiers that are
strong enough to defeat him. And after the Juraian empire deal
with Tenryo they will escort them home. We don't have to go.
Please Tenchi don't take this away from me.
Tenchi is almost heartbroken and can truly sympathize with Ryoko but he knows that it can't last for ever
Tenchi: I know how you feel but remember Ryoko all good
things must come to an end. And also who's to say that we can't
be like this after it's over.
Ryoko: What about Ayeka. I mean won't she take it pretty
hard.
Tenchi: I'll have to deal with that when the time comes
Ryoko face turns from sad to excited in a flash.
Ryoko: Ok let's go and Get this bastard and teach him a
lesson. No one defeats Ryoko the space pirate and gets away
with it. LET'S GO RYO-OKI
Ryo-Oki: Meeeeeeeeeeoooooooooooooow!
Ryo-Oki transforms into her spaceship form and takes off with Tenchi and Ryoko inside. They are finally headed for the battle ground. With love and determination in their hearts they ready themselves for what's to come. For Ryoko it will be facing the only person who has nearly killed her and for Tenchi it will be facing a foe that is the totally different and yet the same. Tenryo blessed with Juraian power and the loss of his mother has caused him to close his heart.
Tenchi: (thinking) Tenryo, I know how you feel but I can't
forgive you for what you have done.
Tenchi: I honestly hope that you live Ryoko. Not just
because you are my dear friend but also because you are my best
friend.
Tenchi lies down next to Ryoko on a small part of the bed with his face turned towards her. Tears begin to flow down his cheeks and he doesn't understand why. The only thing he knows is that he can't stop them.
Meanwhile in Washu's laboratory, Washu is hard at work trying to materialize a ship for Tenryo. As she is working the others are afraid what Tenryo will say or do next. They sit in silence as Tenryo looks over them with a close eye.
Mihoshi: Kiyone why won't he let us go? I don't understand!
I want to go back to the house. He's scaring me! (she begins to
cry again)
Kiyone: He said that we all helped him in one way or another
to fulfill his destiny. Maybe he is going to take us along for
the ride because he finds us useful.
Tenryo: You are very correct miss Kiyone. You see each and
every one in this laboratory will serve a purpose in my kingdom.
Washu is the greatest scientific mind in the universe so she
will educate me as my private tutor as well as make weapons of
war for me.
Washu: (thinking) I've turned away from that life.
Tenryo: The princesses Ayeka and Sasami will serve as my
wives and tickets into the House of Jurai.
Ayeka: I feel so helpless.
Sasami: I miss Tenchi.
Tenryo: My father will be my personal servant. He will
educate me in Juraian democracy and will do my every bidding.
Mihoshi will be rewarded for if not for her I wouldn't have
known about the shrine, the princesses, or miss Washu. And you
miss Kiyone. You will become either a high military commander
for you skills in combat or you will become my concubine for
your beauty.
Kiyone" (condescending) You know that I hate you for that,
right.
Washu: Tenryo, your ship is ready.
As Washu announces the completion of Tenryo's ship everyone gathers around to see the thirty-minute creation. Tenryo's eyes are wide with excitement and anxiousness. He is about to see a vessel that is capable to take him to a frontier far beyond his imagination. The ship materializes and everyone especially Tenryo is amazed at the giant yet sleek ship that appeared from thin air.
Tenryo: It's beautiful I can't believe it. I will name my
ship Megumi after my mother. She would be proud to see her boy
achieving greatness.
Yosho: You honestly think so. She would be disappointed to
see her son acting like a tyrant and a brat.
Tenryo is instantly angered but begins to laugh.
Tenryo: You should see how helpless you look right now. I
wanted to end your life in that instant and instead I feel sorry
for you. You will be a fine servant for me. Now miss Washu
tell me how can we enter the ship and how will I control it.
Washu: It's all voice activated. All you have to do is
command the ship to do what ever you want and it will do it.
Tenryo: Excellent. Let's give it a try, SHIP OPEN.
As Tenryo commands the ship to open it does exactly what he
wanted.
Tenryo: This is wonderful. Now everyone into the ship we
are heading off to Jurai.
Everyone then boards the ship with depression in their hearts. They all feel as if they will never see their home again. Washu programs a warp gate to send them just outside of the earth's atmosphere.
Washu: Everything is set all you have to do is give the command.
Tenryo: With pleasure, SHIP SET SAIL.
Everyone is taken by surprise at Tenryo's outdated command, and begin to snicker at him.
Mihoshi: I think that you want the ship to take off or launch.
Tenryo is embarrassed and gives a proper command. Instantly the captives are sent back to depression.
As the ship goes through the warp gate Ryoko instantly wakes up for she sensed the surge of energy.
Ryoko: What! What's going on? The last thing I remember
was passing out at the shrine. (she bumps Tenchi who seems to be
asleep) He saved me. Now I remember I remember being in that
tube, then I passed out. He must've rushed me to Washu's lab
before I bit the big one. He is truly amazing.
Tenchi: No Ryoko, you are truly amazing.
Ryoko is surprised to see that Tenchi was actually awake. His cheeks had streaks from his tears and his eyes were completely red.
Ryoko: Tenchi what's the matter with you? You look like a
mess. This is not like you.
Tenchi is embarrassed and begins to blush. He realizes that he never cleaned his face after he cried. He can't think of anything to say to cover the truth.
Tenchi: I thought that I was going to lose you Ryoko. For
the first time I was afraid that this was going to be on fight
that you weren't going to make it out of. I feared for your
life.
Ryoko is surprised at Tenchi's affection to her. She had never seen Tenchi this broken up before. Tenchi had never thought that he could ever be this broken up.
Tenchi: I have only one question Ryoko. Why? Why would a
person who usually comes off self-centered and only wants what
she wants and doesn't care about anyone else constantly risk
life and limb for me.
Ryoko: Tenchi you still don't get it do you. I love you
Tenchi.
Tenchi is surprised that she came out and said it. Yet he
already knew the answer.
Ryoko: Ever since I met you there has been some kind of
bond that I just couldn't shake. I gave into it and fell in
love with you. You were always there for me. You never treated
me like dirt but like a woman. You have some inner strength
that is far greater then my own and that makes me feel secure.
But how could someone like you feel like that. You are the only
guy in the whole universe that lives in a house with 5 beautiful
women and yet you haven't advance on any of them. That is just
weird to me.
Tenchi: Don't you mean 6 Women
Ryoko: Ayeka doesn't count. What I'm trying to say is what
happened to you. Why don't you love any of us? I mean you have
your pick of the litter. Ayeka who is a snotty princess, Sasami
(under her breath) if you are into that kind of thing (normal
volume) is innocent and sweet, Kiyone who is a hard worker and
stable minded person, Mihoshi who is beautiful and easy to
impress, Washu who is always interesting with her experiments,
and then there's me who is a party girl who is ready to settle
down with you. You mean to tell me that none of us appeal to
you.
Tenchi: I don't know what to say Ryoko. You make a good
point and for some reason I don't have a straight answer except
I love all of you as friends.
Ryoko is quiet as she hears the same story from Tenchi. She then realizes something about Tenchi that no one had addressed.
Ryoko: Remember last year when we had to go back in time to
save your mother from Kain.
Tenchi: How could I forget? It was wonderful to see her
again. It was a little weird seeing her in her teenage years.
Ryoko: Yeah, that was an interesting time. But I remember
seeing you look at your mother. You had such love in your eyes
that I became jealous of Achika. I also remembered how you
fought against Kain you had such fire in your eyes. Even though
the odds were against you, you still managed to injure him.
When it was all over and we came home the fire and love that was
in your eyes was gone. Your mother was the only person you've
ever loved. And ever since she died you have locked your heart
from anyone who wants to love you. You are afraid of losing
them.
Tenchi was surprised that Ryoko was talking like this. She had figured out why Tenchi was unable to make a decision. Tenchi was afraid to commit because he was afraid that he would lose them just like his mother. Tenchi leans over to Ryoko and begins to hub her.
Ryoko: T-t-Tenchi w-w-what are you doing?
Tenchi: It seems that you read my mind just like my mother
used to do.
Ryoko is confused. She has no idea what Tenchi is talking
about.
Ryoko: What are you talking about? What do you mean by i
read your mind like your mother did?
Tenchi: Ryoko you are right my mother was the only female
that I ever loved. It wasn't because she was my mom but because
she was able to tell me exactly how I felt everyday. We had a
bond that was so special that I never wanted to let it go. When
she died I felt that I had lost that bond forever. So I made a
decision. I was going to look for a person who could form the
same bond that I had with my mother.
All was becoming clear to Ryoko. The loss of Tenchi's mother was why he didn't love. But he was also looking for the same bond that he shared with his mother. This was a bond that seemed to be irreplaceable until now.
Ryoko: So are you saying that none of have that bond with
you like your mother had with you.
Tenchi: No. Well that is not until now.
Tenchi looks Ryoko in her eyes deeper than he had ever done. Ryoko begins to blush because Tenchi she can see the love in Tenchi's eyes. Their faces start to draw closer and closer until they kiss. What seemed like 5 hours was only 5 seconds. For the first time in a long time Tenchi is in love, and Ryoko's dreams have finally come true. They finally pull away from each other gazing into each other's eyes.
Ryoko: (thinking) I'm the happiest girl in the universe
now. Nothing and I mean nothing can take away from this moment.
Tenchi: (thinking) I think that she can be the one for me.
Mother I have found her. I can't believe that she was in front
of me this whole time.
As Tenchi and Ryoko drift in their moment of love Ryo-Oki runs through the door with a communicator around her neck.
Ryo-Oki: Meow Meeoow Meeeooow!
Tenchi: What is it Ryo-Oki? What's this around your neck?
Ryoko: It looks like Mihoshi's wrist communicator.
Tenchi: Let's see what's going on.
Tenchi presses the button on the communicator and a hologram of
Washu pops us.
Ryoko; Hey look it's Washu. Does this mean that they are
ok?
Washu image: No we aren't ok.
Tenchi: Hey it talks.
Washu image: Of course I talk this is a live feed.
Tenchi: It is?! Wow, you have out done yourself Washu.
Washu image: This is no time for compliments Tenryo has
taken all of us prisoner on his ship that's headed for
Jurai.
Tenchi and Ryoko:
What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Washu image: Don't worry this hunk of bolts is
extremely slow. Ryo-Oki can fly circles around this
clunker. We are just outside the earth's atmosphere and
slowly headed towards Jurai. Tenchi you must Hurry and
save us you are the only one who can defeat Tenryo.
Tenchi: I understand Washu we will be there soon. Tenchi
out.
Tenchi stands up and straightens out his clothes and grabs the master key. But just as he was about to head to his balcony Ryoko grabs his arm.
Tenchi: Ryoko what are you doing?
Ryoko: I don't want this to end Tenchi.
Tenchi turns around to see Ryoko's eyes filled with tears.
Ryoko: Can't we just let them handle it? What about the
house of Jurai? I'm sure that they have soldiers that are
strong enough to defeat him. And after the Juraian empire deal
with Tenryo they will escort them home. We don't have to go.
Please Tenchi don't take this away from me.
Tenchi is almost heartbroken and can truly sympathize with Ryoko but he knows that it can't last for ever
Tenchi: I know how you feel but remember Ryoko all good
things must come to an end. And also who's to say that we can't
be like this after it's over.
Ryoko: What about Ayeka. I mean won't she take it pretty
hard.
Tenchi: I'll have to deal with that when the time comes
Ryoko face turns from sad to excited in a flash.
Ryoko: Ok let's go and Get this bastard and teach him a
lesson. No one defeats Ryoko the space pirate and gets away
with it. LET'S GO RYO-OKI
Ryo-Oki: Meeeeeeeeeeoooooooooooooow!
Ryo-Oki transforms into her spaceship form and takes off with Tenchi and Ryoko inside. They are finally headed for the battle ground. With love and determination in their hearts they ready themselves for what's to come. For Ryoko it will be facing the only person who has nearly killed her and for Tenchi it will be facing a foe that is the totally different and yet the same. Tenryo blessed with Juraian power and the loss of his mother has caused him to close his heart.
Tenchi: (thinking) Tenryo, I know how you feel but I can't
forgive you for what you have done.