The Path That Guides Us

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Chapter 8 V 1.1

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The first rays of light entered Tenchi's bedroom. Tenchi was

already awake laying on top of his bed. He had not got much

sleep that night how could he!

So much had happened in one day. From declaring his love for

Ayeka then finding out from Tsunami that Ayeka too had the

power to call forth the Light Hawk Wings! Then finally the

news that the Royal family of Jurai were coming here to

visited for 10 days!

Tenchi roll off the bed quickly garbing some clothes he head

to the bathroom to have a shower.

Around 20 mins later he left the bathroom to head down the

stairs that lead towards the front door.

He soon found himself sitting out on the dock looking down

into the water below at his own reflection.

(Everything has happen so quick i wonder what will happen

next?)

He chuckled to himself.

(Well, With the Royal family coming soon 'anything' could

happen!)

He sat there just gazing at the water bellow still deep in

this own thoughts when he heard the sound of footsteps coming

towards him. He looked up to see his father standing there.

"Dad! What are you doing up this early?"

"Well, I got a call from the office last night and they need

me to return early today but I should be back before my

future in-laws get here as i missed meeting them last time"

said Nobuyuki with a small grin on his face.

"DAD! I haven't even thought of marriage yet!"

"It will only be a matter of time! Oh i wish your Mother was

hear she would be so prod of you!" Said Nobuyuki before

blowing his nose.

Shaking his head Tenchi return to watching the water below.

"Well, I better get going don't want to be late" He was just

about to turn and leave when Tenchi spoke.

"Dad can i ask you something?"

"Yes, Of course Son what is on your mind?"

"How do you know if the path that is laid out before you is

the right one?" Tenchi didn't take his eyes away from the

water when he spoke.

Nobuyuki thought about this before answering.

"To tell the truth you don't, But if the signals are there

along the way and you fell that the path you are taking is

the right one well i guest that it is the right path"

"Thanks Dad i think i understand" replied Tenchi.

"Sorry i couldn't be more help to you son"

"No Dad you have been of great help"

A small pause before Nobuyuki spoke.

"Tenchi here have the keys to the Van i will get the bus to

work. So why don't you take Ayeka in to town i think it would

do you two good to get away from here for a couple of hours

to have some fun"

Tenchi took the keys he had only got his licence a couple of

months back and had only driving the Van couple of times

since then.

"Thanks Dad. Your right some time away from here will be

nice" Tenchi turned to see his Father walking off towards the

road.

"No problem Tenchi just remember to put Gas in it before you

come back" Nobuyuki called as he headed off.

Tenchi watch his Father walk off before heading back in to

the house were he would find Sasami up starting breakfast.

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Tenchi poked his head into the kitchen were Sasami and Ryo

ohki {In Child form} working to get breakfast started.

"Good morning Sasami, Ryo-ohki!"

"Morning Tenchi!" Said a cheerful Sasami.

"Meow!" Was Ryo-ohki's reply.

"Sasami is Ayeka up yet?"

"Yes i think she's with Ryu-oh"

Tenchi looked nervous he knew that to get to Ryu-oh's

spaceship pod would mean going in Washu's lab. Which at the

best of times was not a good idea.

"Thanks Sasami"

"No Tenchi, Thank you" said Sasami.

"What for?"

"For making my Sister very happy!" Sasami said happily.

Tenchi with his hand behind his head smile back before

leaving.

As he walked towards Washu's door he spotted Ryoko floated

down from her rafter and in a knee jerk reaction he dived for

cover fearing the usual Ryoko morning groping.

"Gezz Tenchi you don't have to worry about me jumping on you

now. But i am flatted you still think i would do that"

Said Ryoko giving Tenchi a wink as she floated by towards the

kitchen.

Tenchi pick himself up and entered Washu's Lab.

He had hoped to enter quietly but because Washu had her crab

chimes to let her know if someone had entered the lab.

(Dam forgot about them!)

He looked around quickly lucky he didn't spot Washu anywhere.

So he tip toe across the lab towards were Ryu-oh's pod was.

(Not...far...now...almost...there...I'm...going...to...make.

.it)

"Tenchi! My Guinea pig! Have you come to finally give me that

'specimen' i want!?" said a chirpy Washu.

Tenchi turned to see the scientist standing right behind him.

Quickly waving his hands in front of him and at the same time

walking backwards he said.

"Maybe some other time i just came to find Ayeka, Sasami said

she was with Ryu-oh"

Washu looked disappointed but then smile.

"OK not this time but i will get it one day WHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Replied Washu as she started to laugh in her usual

mad scientist way as she walked away.

Tenchi let out a sigh of relief before heading towards Ryu

oh.

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Ayeka stood looking a her Tree Ryu-oh which was now standing

twice as tall than Ayeka was. She reached out and touched

the base of Ryu-oh with one hand she closed her eyes and

smiled.

"I am happy to see that you are regenerating well. As you may

know my parents are coming and i am planning to ask them to

take you back to Jurai with them so you can be with your

brother's and sister's Intel you are ready to fly again"

There is a sound like wind chimes in the air before Ayeka

spoke again.

"Please don't worry about me i would like very much to come

with you, It has been a long time since i have seen my home

world but for now i wish stay here along side lord Tenchi"

Her cheeks went red when she spoke Tenchi's name.

It was then that she felt two arms warp around her waist

pulling her in to a hug.

"Did i hear my name just then?"

"Tenchi!" Ayeka spins round to come face to face with him.

She the puts her hands behind his head before pulling him in

for a deep kiss.

Soon they came up for air.

"Wow! i could get used to that every morning" Said a dazed

Tenchi as Ayeka giggled.

"You better as i plan to do that allot from how on" Replied

Ayeka with a devious smile.

"Ayeka Dad gave me his Keys to the van before he left for

work so how about you and me go into town today? Just the two

of us?"

"I would love to! But what about the house work?"

"Don't worry yourself about that you deserve a break from it

plus it will give us time to talk"

"OK then when do we leave?" Replied Ayeka.

"After breakfast, Speaking of which i think Sasami will have

it ready by now"

Ayeka nodded then they both walked away from Ryu-oh back to

the main house.

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Ryoko entered the kitchen for some reason she decided to see

if Sasami needed any help this morning well that's what she

keep saying to herself in her head but in realty she was

trying to get her mind off Tenchi & Ayeka which was hard to

do.

"Morning Sasami need any help?" Ask Ryoko.

First Sasami was stunned that Ryoko 'asked' to help, as most

times she had to be forced to help.

"Morning Ryoko! Well let me think what could you help me

with?"She knew it was best to keep Ryoko away from the food

because Ryoko cooking always came out toxic!

"Well could you lay out the rice bows on the table please"

"No problem.!"

With that Ryoko picked up all the bows one on top of the

other then headed to the table in the other room.

As she was placing the blows down she notice something poking

out from under the table. She picked it up it looked like a

Some sort of data pad she quickly read it.

"Interesting" was all she said before teleported up to her

rafter were she hided it under her pillow before returning to

the table just as Tenchi & Ayeka who had been joined by Washu

entered the room.

Sasami soon came in with a large tray of food flowed by Ryo

ohki carrying a smaller tray with a water jug on it.

"Breakfast is ready!" Called Sasami.

At that sound Mihoshi running down the stairs trying to get

dressed at the same time, unfortunately she only had on leg

in her pants the blonde GP officer tripped on one of the legs

of her pants and ended up in a heap at the bottom of the

stairs.

"Ouch!"Was all she could say.

Soon everybody was round the table digging in the food.

"So what do you have planned today Tenchi?" Asked Sasami

trying to make conversation.

"Well me and Ayeka are going into town for the day Dad gave

me the keys to the van"

"Wow that's great!" Said Sasami

"It is?" Replied a confused Tenchi

"Yes here's a list of stuff i need" Sasami handed Tenchi a

long shopping list.

"Hey Tenchi while your out get some Sake in were kinder

running low" Said Ryoko

"Tenchi? Could you get me the latest copy of 'Super Magical

Teenage Sailor Team' Manga please!" Pleaded Mihoshi.

"And i have a copy of Science Monthly while your at it. Its

fun reading what this Earth Scientists has come up with!"

Chipped in Washu.

Tenchi hug his head as Ayeka patted his back.

"Its always the same when i go into town" Tenchi said to him

self.

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Ryoko watched from the rooftop balcony as the van with Tenchi

& Ayeka disappeared down the drive and passed Azaka &

Kamidake who guarded the front gate. She didn't see Washu pop

up in her Adult form behind her.

"What to talk about it?" Asked Washu.

"No not really what is there to talk about? Tenchi has picked

Ayeka not me, What is the point of poring my heart out just

to end up crying again"

Without a word Ryoko turned and hugged Washu as she cried on

hear shoulder. At first Washu was shocked at the bust of

emotion from Ryoko but she then returned the hug. Unknown to

both of them they were being watched.

"Sorry Ryoko," Said Sasami as she wiped a tear from her eye.

"I hope one day you will find happiness you deserve" With

that the young princess/goddess left the Mother & Daughter to

them self's.

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Tenchi & Ayeka were walking down the streets of Okayama

heading too the local movie cinema to see what was showing.

Ayeka was wearing a 'Earth' style outfit.

{A/N See The All New Tenchi Muyo! Vol.1 book chapter 3 were

Ayeka goes on a date YES! a Date with Tenchi! To she what she

is wearing :D}

Soon they were there.

"So see something you like Ayeka?" Ask Tenchi.

"Yes, you!" Replied Ayeka giggling like a school girl.

Tenchi blushed.

"Well, How about the new Jackie Chan film "Rush Hour'?" Ayeka

said after she had finished giggling to herself.

"I didn't know you liked that type of movie?"

"Why yes i really enjoy Mr. Chan's stunts also i like a good

fight!"

"Don't i know it!" Tenchi said to himself thinking of all the

times Ayeka & Ryoko have been fighting over him but now that

was over well he hoped!

"Did you say something Tenchi?" Asked Ayeka

"Umm..i said do you want pop-corn?" Replied Tenchi with one

hand behind is head as he hoped Ayeka didn't hear him first

time.

"Why yes i would like some"

Soon they were seated in side the cinema watching the movie.

Tenchi looked around and notice at the other couples there

all the guys had there arm around there girlfriends he turned

to look at Ayeka sitting next to him.

(OK Tenchi you can do it, Act casual just like you have seen

it on TV)

He then stretched his arms up while at the same time yawning

he was about to put his arm round Ayeka when someone behind

him shushed him.

He quickly put his hands down in his lap.

"Your not sleepy are you Lord Tenchi?" Whispered to him while

at the same time trying to watch the movie were Chris Tucker

has just picked up Jackie Chan from the Airport.

"No I am fine" Tenchi returned to watching the film.

"Tenchi if you were trying to put your arm around me then

please go right ahead as that tactic almost never works on

TV" Said Ayeka with a smile on her face.

Tenchi put his arm around her as they settled down to watch

the rest of the Movie.

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Some time later they came out of the cinema Tenchi still had

his arm around her.

"So were to now?" Ask Ayeka.

Tenchi quickly looked around before spotting a bus he notice

its desertion.

"Lets jump on that bus i know were i want to go now" Said

Tenchi as he lead Ayeka to the bus stop.

"What about the van?"Ask Ayeka.

"It will be aright were it is. It was hard to find a parking

spot as it was. Plus were we are going is not to far" Replied

Tenchi.

"So were are we going?" Ask Ayeka as she sat down.

"You will see" Was all Tenchi said as he sat down next to

her.

Soon the bus pulled up to a stop.

"Here we are" Said Tenchi as they got off.

"Where is here?" Asked Ayeka looking around.

"We are at Korakuen gardens which is one of the three most

famous gardens of Japan!" Said Tenchi

"Oh Tenchi! What a wonderful idea!" Said a happy Ayeka she

had heard about Korakuen from her brother and had wanted to

visited it one day, And now she was with Tenchi.

"Before we start walking round lets get some food. My tummy

is rubbing" Said Tenchi as his stomach make a noise.

"Agreed"

They headed over towards a nearby ramen cart to eat.

"Sorry i wish i could take you to a fancy restaurant but i

don't have the money to take you" Said Tenchi just before

they sat down.

"There's no need to be sorry as long as i am with you i don't

mind" Came Ayeka's reply.

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We later join the couple as they walk though the gardens hand

in hand. Soon they came to a bench were they sat down and

took in the scenery.

Ayeka was the first to talk.

"Tenchi why do you think we were blessed with the mark's of

the Light Hawk Wings?"

"To be honest Ayeka i had been asking myself that same

question and i have no answer to it. But there has to be a

reason" Replied Tenchi.

"Well, What ever the reason we will face it together" Said

Ayeka as she rested her head on his shoulder.

"Yes together"

They sat there for a little while before Tenchi spoke.

"Ayeka do you think i would like Jurai? What is it like?"

"Yes, I believe you would like it very much on Jurai, It is

like this garden in away but think of Jurai as one big

garden. Why do you ask?"

Ayeka said trying to see why he was suddenly asking about her

home world.

"Well we may end up living there one day. And i know how

important your roll as first princess of Jurai is to you"

"You mean you would come to Jurai with me but what about

Earth?" Ask Ayeka.

"Well Earth will always be my home but i would be selfish if

i ask you to stay here forever as long as we are together i

will be happy anywhere" Ayeka smiled.

"As long as were together" She replied.

"Well, We best get back if we are in time Sasami should have

dinner ready when we return" Said Tenchi as he stood up with

his hand out to Ayeka which she took.

"Tenchi thank you for today it's been most enjoyable" She

then kissed him for what seemed like forever they finally

broke the kiss then started back to the bus stop that would

take them to were the van was parked.

Later back at this house.

"Bad boy Tenchi! Forgetting to buy the stuff on the list i

gave you! It good job i decided to go to the shops myself!"

Huffed Sasami

"Wwhhaaaaaa!!! you forgot my copy of 'Super Magical Teenage

Sailor Team'" Cried Mihoshi.

"Well, I can watch the science channel for a laugh" Said

Washu.

"I wonder if the old man keeps is stash at the shine?" Ryoko

said to herself while giving Tenchi an Evil eye.

"For the last time i am sorry i didn't mean to forget

everything!" Plead Tenchi.

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End of chapter 8

{A/N Hello sorry about the last chapter it was not as good as

it could of been i hope this one was better : ) just to note

Korakuen gardens is a real place in Okayama as i did some

research on it.