Swords Alike: Chapter 3
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Tenchi Muyo or Rurouni Kenshin. Got that!?

Sorry about the neglect. Seriously, I know it was a LONG time since I updated this fanfiction, but I'm back and trying to finish what I've started. School has been a drag and I kind of lost interest, but now I'll try to update more often. Please forgive me for my long delay. Enjoy Chapter 3 of Swords Alike.

{Kamiya Dojo}

It's early in the evening now. The sun sets in its orange glow as the breeze flew through the air Kaoru arrives back to the Dojo and finds Kenshin and crew in the living room talking to some guests that arrived not too long ago. "Hello, everyone!" Kaoru says to the crew. They turn around and sees Kaoru by the door. "Oh , hi Miss Kaoru! How was your trip to the market?" Kenshin says to Kaoru. Kaoru sits on the floor feeling all tired out, while explaining her trip. "Horrific, totally horrific! I nearly got killed out there by some terrible thugs!"

"Are you alright? You're not hurt, are you?

"Yeah, I'm fine. Anyway, I was saved by someone I want you all to meet."

"Who?" Sano, Yahiko, and Kenshin asks in wonder.

"That would be me." says Tenchi as he walks in. "Friends, I like to introduce to you, Tenchi Masaki!" Kaoru says and smiles. They all sat in silence as Kenshin's crew eyed Tenchi, while the guests simply cried at the sight of Tenchi.

"Tenchi! It's really you!" The guests exclaims with tears of joy running down their eyes. "Oh, you know them?" Kaoru turns and questions Tenchi. "Yeah, these are the people who've came with me here. This is my family." Tenchi explains to her. "Oh, Tenchi! I've missed you so!" Ryoko cries as she comes to hug Tenchi. "Yes, Lord Tenchi, we've thought something terrible has happened to you." Aeka cries as she too comes and hugs him. Tenchi replies with a relieved yet confused look towards them. Soon, the rest of the guests piled on Tenchi making it pretty hard for him to move or, for the moment, breathe. Sano just looks at the group of people in amusement.

" He's one lucky dog, that Tenchi. I wish I had a family like his." Sano laughs.

" Aw, quit your talk! You're just mad that you don't have a girl of your own!" Yahiko says mockingly. "Yahiko, I'm starting to think girls are all you ever think about since your getting so uptight in my buisness! It's not my fault you like to date every freakin' girl you think is cute and still gets nowhere!" Sano exclaims.

"What you say!?"

"You heard me!"

"Well, hear this why don't ya." Yahiko says as he bites on Sano's head. Sano just sat there knowing it's useless to play around with Yahiko anyway.

The night drew nearer as Kenshin's and Tenchi's crew all sat together at a nice feast made by Sasami herself. "Oh, wow! This looks so heavenly! Where did you learn how to cook like this Sasami?" Megumi asks. "Well, it's kinda a born gift of mine. No one ever actually taught me how. I just learned on my own." Sasami says cheerfully. "Hey, I got to agree with Missy on this one!" Sano agrees while scuffing the food down his throat. Kenshin, enjoying the food and scenery, had an idea on his mind that bothered him the moment they met. "Anyway, Mr. Masaki, I have a question to ask of you." Kenshin asks. "Sure, what is it, Kenshin?" Tenchi answers politely. "That wooden sword you're wearing. I wanted to know if it really is a wooden sword.", Tenchi stops and understands Kenshin's question. He figures that Kenshin really sees beyond the wooden illusion. "You're pretty perceptive to see this isn't really wood.", Tenchi complements.

"Of course, since the sword itself has a much rougher handle compared to the blade connected to it."

"I see that you have a few secrets hidden as well. You see, Miss Kaoru told me about you when I rescued her. She sees you as an amazing swordsman and I'm just thinking..."

"Thinking of what, might I ask?"

"Well, what kind of swordsman are you really?"

Kenshin sighs at the question, and looks at his own reverse blade sword. "My style of swordsmanship is not to be told as of now, but when the time comes, I'll tell you that I will."

"I'd really like that.",Tenchi says with a innocent smile.

"Um...this is weird." Washu says while checking her data in her computer. "What is wrong, Washu?" Aeka asks. "Well, ever since we were here, I've picked up many traces of iron, but I can't pinpoint where. It seems as though the iron is part of components of an android." "An android, what is that?" Yahiko asks in wonder. "Never mind that!", Kaoru says hitting Yahiko upside his head. "Is it really dangerous?" "Hard to tell. Very hard to tell, but the most I can say right now is to keep your eyes open of anything unparticular. We might have a stalker in our midst!"

On the rooftop of the dojo sits a dark figure taking note of everything going on with the crew below. "I see," Zero says. "They know their being watched. We need to be a bit more careful. I must tell Dr. Clay this information. He probably can inform Kagato of Tenchi's actions as of now as well." Soon, there was a small beeping coming from Zero. Hearing this, she gets further away from sight, and answered her receiver. "Yes, Dr.?" Zero replies. "Zero, excellent job so far. Just remember Kagato will be there shortly to assist you on your mission. And, please, stay out of sight at all costs. I must be going now. Over and out." Dr. Clay tells Zero. "I must succeed at all costs. Time to put the plan into action, at dawn!"


What will happen to the new united crew? Will Kagato really come and assist Zero in their diabolical plan? Only time can tell when the next chap., chapter 4, comes! Read and Review, and stay tuned for more! See ya!