Tenchi is the Property of Pioneer.

In the days to come after the girls return everyone did go their separate way. Mishoshi and Kiyone returned to the Galaxy police. They would be taking a training course to up date them on new technology, tactics, and laws. Washu was invited by the Earth government to work with some of their scientists, she accepted. Ryoko decided that she would join the EDF and was off to boot camp. Aeka and Sasami would remain on Jurai for a time. Akea was determined to learn more about this new Earth, maybe then she could find the reason for Tenchi change. Ryo-oh-ki would be Saasmi constant companion, the cabbit was greatly concerned about the young girl who was becoming increasingly withdrawn. Tenchi and Adam went back on full duty with their unit and were off protecting a newly formed colony from pirates. Yosho was off on a secret mission for his father. Four months later. Ryoko was actually enjoying herself. She was making some new friends and was becoming quite the mech pilot. She went through training with a group of cadets. "Ryoko came on and take a break; you have been on the firing range for hours." A young woman From Africa yelled. Beside her was a young man from England. "Come on now, join us for tea" He yelled. Ryoko got out of a Knight and jumped down near them. "Hi Sherry (King), Mel (Johnson) tea you say? Is it not a little early for that?" Mel and Sherry laugh. They walk in to the bases mess hall. Then they get a mail call. While people can communicate with family and friends through easier and faster means, mail call was a time to receive a package from home with things like food. A care package from home even on another world could lift one's spirits. This was the time that Ryoko could feel very lonely. "Ryoko, front and center cadet Ryoko you got a package." She was only mildly surprised. She went off by herself. It was a box. She opened it and inside was some cookies, a little money, and some other things a female cadet would find useful. It was from Adam. She smiled. Everyday she got a mental message from Washu. She also got Email from all her old friends from earth, even Adam dropped her a line. She was shocked when even Aeka dropped her a message every now and then. The ones from Tenchi were usually just general type, he apologized for yelling at her, but that was about it. Their was a letter from Adam in the box, Adam hoped that she was doing well and could use all the things in the box. She liked him, he was going out of his way to try and make her feel welcome. He had even visited her a couple of weeks ago, minus Tenchi of course. "Hey Ryoko, a bunch of us are going out this evening after dinner, you want to come?" Ryoko smiled. "Sure Ben I will tell Mel and Sherry." She was surprised at how willing the other cadets were to be nice to her, at least most of them. Mishoshi and Kyione were finishing up their training and soon would be back on duty, things really had not changed all that much. Mishoshi was sad to hear about her grandfather and some other family members having passed on. Adam had heard about it and visited the pair to see how they were and to offer his condolences to Mishoshi. They both found that very sweet. They were training near an Earth outpost were Tenchi and Adam's unit was stationed. They actually went to visit them two times. Tenchi was a bit less cold, but was still distant. On the second visit Adam and Tenchi got a 48 hour leave, Mishoshi and Kyione went with them out on the town of a local Earth colony. They rented a karaoke room and had a wonderful time; Tenchi actually had a smile that did not disappear after a few minutes. Aeka was down the day after everyone left. She deiced to go back to earth and research the raise of the Earth Empire. She also joined a newly formed program offer by Earth. They offered members of other worlds a chance to go through EDF military training. At first she found it hard, it was very intense training, and even a princess was not given any slack, but after a while she was enjoying it she was becoming stronger and learning the fighting ways of another world. She too was making friends from Earth and other worlds; there was a Creen male in the training with her that was becoming a close friend. His name was Tuan. She was also becoming good friends with a young Earth cadet named Pam Kelly. She was staring to become quite a pilot; Aeka could make an Eagle almost dance in space. She only wished she was as good with Tenchi. Yosho had been strangely disturbed at the description that Tenchi had given him about the mysterious enemy. He heard his Grandson describe their troops and their mech like machines. Little hard evidence was found about the enemy; apparently they cleaned up after them selves. Yosho talked the matter over with his Father. They both knew something that they were not ready to share. Azusa ordered his son to take a fleet and look into the matter as quite as possible. Washu was busily working with a group of earth Scientists, she enjoyed it a lot, it was like becoming a teacher again, and these Earthlings were a surprisingly bright group of people. Sasami on the other hand was not adjusting well. It was like everyone forgot her. Her only friend was Ryo-oh-ki who stayed close by her side, worried that if she did not bad things would happen. Her Mother and Father decided to send her to a academy strictly for Jurai Nobles and Royalty. Sasami decided on a desperate course of action. Her transport stopped at an Earth station near unexplored region of space to have a routine systems check. She took Ryo-oh-ki and sneaked off the transport. She then would aboard an Earth shuttle craft and stole it; she shot out of the station and did not care where she went. She thought about using her friend in ship form to escape. But then everyone would know she was instantly missing. She piloted the small craft out into unexplored territory. She had Ryo-oh-ki jam the stations scanners. They would be well away before anyone noticed. She was sure no one really cared, sure mom and dad would be sad but they would get over it. Sasami traveled for a day and no pursuit. The all of the sudden the scanners picked up a small ship headed toward her fast. It was an Earth Eagle in fighter mode. It was hailing her. "Princess Sasami this is Sergeant Major Jones, please stop!" "Oh no not him! I have to get away!!!!!" "Princess please stop this." "Get away from me, I hate you!" "What!?!?!" "You took Tenchi Away me, then everyone else!" "Sasami please let's talk about this." "NOOOOOOO! Just leave me a lone..Sob!!!!!!!!!!!" Sasami was crying and Ryo-oh-ki in child form was crying too. They were headed right toward an unknown planet. Sasami found that she could not steer the ship any more something from that planet was interfering with the ships system. Adam ship was also affected and they headed straight down to the planet surface. And crashed near each other, both ships were damaged but took the crash very well. Adam quickly scanner the atmosphere, it was breathable. He rushed out and carried out Sasami and Ryo-oh-ki from the shuttle. He tried to exam the Princess but she jerked away from him, "Leave me alone." He turned his attention Ryo-oh-ki in child form she had a bad bump on her head that was bleeding a little, at least he assumed it was blood, and she was crying. Adam quickly put something on her to clean the wound, put some medicine and wrapped a bandage around her head. Her tears increased every step of the way. Finally she buried herself in his arms as he tries to comfort her. He rocks her back and forth. "It's ok, it is alright. Shhhhhh hush now, relax it will be ok." After she clamed down he hands her over to Sasami who held her gently, but still gave Adam the look of death. Adam tried to get a distress message out but something in the atmosphere was interfering. He then went about salvaging emergency kits or any thing else they may need from the ships. He set up a shelter that was in the shuttle emergency survival kit. It looked like a big tent, but was far stronger. It had enough space in it to house four adults. He set it up in the shadow of the shuttle. It also had a central heating/cooling unit. He found three air mattresses with attached sleeping bags and set them inside the shelter two next to each other and one near the entrance. And he also found water, food, and medical supplies. He had his light sword, his Bowie, a couple standard knifes from the kit, and a laser pistol. He put all the supplies in the shelter. The children eat some emergency bars, drank some water and headed for bed. The next morning Adam looked around for any signs of life. Besides a few interesting creatures here and there was no sign of anything intelligent. He then tried sending out a distress signal, once again no luck. He then asked Ryo-oh-ki to turn into a ship; something in the atmosphere was affecting that too. They had enough rations for the three of them for a month. But fresh water would be gone in two and a half weeks. He was going to have to start using a hand held scanner to tell if the water around here was any good. They had crashed in the middle of a large field with forests all around. Using a scout drone Adam spied out a lake with a water fall near by. So for the next few days he set a routine for them to follow. First thing when rising was to try and contact someone, breakfast, exploration and fire wood gathering, food and water detail, dinner and then bed. After a few days they had established a little base camp near the shuttle. Sasami never spoke but just went about her assigned tasks, every once and a while giving him a dirty look. Four days into their ordeal Sasami wondered off to the lake and sat by the shore. She dozed off. Adam and Ryo-oh-ki came and found her. He was furious and lectured her about how there many be predators we have not seen around. "Good maybe they will eat me." Adam was taken back by that statement, Ryo-oh-ki started to tear up a little. For the next few days he noticed Sasami getting weaker and started to look sick, her medical scans showed nothing out of the ordinary. But she kept getting worse. Ryo-ho-ki had to help her around. Adam was desperate he had no idea how to help. Then one night as the children were asleep and Adam was outside leaning against the shuttle. "Man how am I supposed to help the girl, she hates me, but what do I do, what is wrong with her?" He said out loud. "She is resisting," A female voice said. Adam jumped and drew his pistol. Suddenly there was a bright light and a beautiful woman appeared like a ghost, he had heard about her, he noticed she was sad. "So I take it you are Tsunami?" "Yes." She said weakly. She briefly explained about how they were assimilating. "It was going fine for sometime, but she started to be insecure about Tenchi and worried how he was acting. This is a very delicate stage and any stress or doubt could have regrettable side effects, even death. When he disappears from them I could feel our bond starting to weaken. Then after she found Tenchi again, but he was ignoring her, that crushed her heart. Then when everyone including Aeka left, her crushed heart became a broken one, now all she longs for is death. She thinks that no one cares, she has lost hope." "That is terrible. But why hate me?" "Since you are now Tenchi's best friend and you were there when they all went their separate ways, and that he is more comfortable around you and his other friends, she simply needed a target for her anger, you as they say on your planet, fit the bill." "Lucky me." He replies. Tsunami then starts to fade. "Wait, what can be done?" "I am sorry Adam but I cannot stay here. The weaker she becomes I become weak also. But you must help her, if she does not except our coming together she will die in a few weeks, maybe sooner. Help her Earth Warrior, give her something to believe in again..please?" She is gone. "Wait, what do I do? Oh just great give me the great impossible task and disappear with even a helpful hint!?!?!" Adam looks up to the sky. "Jesus I could use a little help here, I am clueless." Adam thought prayer would be as good as any placed to start. He kneeled down and prayer for the young girl and guidance. But that phrase bothered him "something to believe in again". He prayed the God would show him a way. Ryo-oh-ki came out and saw him kneeling. She was concerned. "It is alright girl, I was just praying. Any improvement?" She shook her head. "Well we need to do something; I just do not know what." The next morning Sasami managed to gain some strength to sneak off again she went to the lake, maybe if she drowned. Suddenly a crying Ryo-oh- ki came running after her, grabbed her and refused to let her proceed any further into the lake. "Let me go!" "Meaowww!!!!!" She knew she was calling for that Earther and he would be coming soon. Suddenly a huge creature rose up out of the lake it looked like a bear, only with shaggy hair (fur) and a horn on its head, and it happened to be three times lager than any bear on earth. Sasami pushed the cabbit away, "let me go!!" Ryo- oh-ki watched as she approached the creature. She then did something desperate, she charged past Sasami and attacked the creature who just flung her aside. "Noooooo Ryo-oh-ki" She managed to drag the child back to shore and held it in her arms. "Why did you do that?" All Ryo-oh-ki could manage to do was whimper. Sasami could do nothing she could not move. "What have I done?" Suddenly the hated Earthling popped out of the forest and put himself between the slowly advancing creature and the girls. In haste he left his laser pistol back at camp. All he had was his Bowie and a first aid kit, he drops the kit. "Take ryo-oh-ki to safety, I am not worth dying for your not even armed with a laser." Adam wanted to take the girls and run back to camp, but that creature could most likely over take them. He could occupy it and have the girls return with the laser pistol, but they looked like they could not move. Only one choice beat it or die trying. He charged it and dogged the creature's claws, he took a few swipes at its skin, but it was very tough, this would take some doing. As Adam continued he his deadly game of tag Sasami and the cabbit watched. Adam then took a nasty blow across his chest leaving some claw marks. He knew he would have to end this fast, so he charged the creature again and jumped right at its head. It caught his lower right leg in its jaws. Adam screamed out in pain. "Arrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!" Then right when it looked as if the creature was going to tear his leg off it stopped and fell, releasing Adam. He had stuck his Bowie right into it eye socket, killing it. Adam with drew his weapon from the creature and put it back in his stealth. He fell in the water and dragged himself back to the two girls. "Why save me?" Adam was too tired to answer; he stooped the bleeding for a little while from his lower leg then carried both girls back to camp. Both girls heard him wince with ever step, and that the leg was still bleeding a little through the bandages he had put around the leg. He laid both girls on their air mattress and exams them both. Sasami is weak and Ryo-oh-ki has a nasty bruise on her side. He tends to both their needs. Sasami is so sick that she is unable to move now. Ryo-oh-ki could move some but only painfully. He tends to them both usually forsaking his on wounds. Sasami noticed that his limp was getting worse each day. But he cared for them both. Three days after the attack Sasami had another bad dream she was well enough to drag her self over to Adam, Ryo-oh-ki was sound asleep. She lay down on his chest and cried. Adam woke up and was surprised and sat up. He held the little princess. She poured out all her fears and sorrows to him. His heart nearly broke, especially when she looked up at him with very sad eyes. "Adam I have not slept with out having some sort of nightmare in months..I miss Aeka, Mishoshi, and Tenchi. They have been taken from me. Why is Tenchi so cold?' "He is still mourning." He told her about his cousin Sarah and how he blames himself for her death. "Do you miss her?" "Yes" He told her. He then told about his Mother and Father, and his sisters." Sasami got teary eyed again. "Oh I am so sorry, here I was being so mean to you, please forgive me." Adam smile, "You're forgiven. How about getting some sleep?" "What if I have another night mare?" "Me and Ryo-oh-ki will take care of you." She smiled at him. He leaned back against the shelter wall and gently rocked Sasami to sleep, he hummed some songs to her, She found them peaceful. It was the first night in a while where she did not have a nightmare. Ryo-oh-ki recovered after a few days, Sasami was still weak but in much better spirit Adam tended to her needs still. She was starting to like this guy. Despite the way she treated him and despite his own wounds he was taking care of her and Ryo-oh- ki. She recalled a picture she had painted with Adam as a fire breathing monster with horns. Now she was starting to care for this guy, he killed a monster in battle, but had waited on them so tenderly and with such kindness. She actually was smiling more. One day she woke up to find Ryo-oh-ki kneeling over Adam shaking him, she had a worried expression. She came over and felt that he was carrying a temperature and starting coughing, she and the cabbit tried tending to him. She had examined his leg and found it was infected. Adam woke up to find two worry looking children looking down at him. "Sorry ladies I seem to be under the weather." He said weekly. "Adam tell me were the anti-biotic are" "No Good Princess I already tried, that creature must have been poisonous." "Do we have anything that can help?" "Nope tried to..to exam the toxin but the computer could not give a course of treatment." "It will kill me in a few days princess, you have to promise me that you will find a way home, your mother would kill me if you do not.." He passed out. Both the girls started to cry. "No you still have so much to do Adam, remember your sisters? Adam?" Oh he is out but what can I do, there is nothing, wait there is something, but that would mean..Ok I am ready now it is time. Suddenly the marks on her forehead changed and she started to glow. She placed her hand one his chest and put her forehead on his and touched his lips with her other hand. Suddenly she could see in his mind. She saw his life, his faith, his courage, and his tears. There was something special about him, Tsunami could sense it too. What was it? From seeing his courage, Sasami suddenly had the courage to fuse with Tsunami, and so it was done. And with that Sasami felt different as if a missing piece was put into place in her life. She was still every bit Sasami but now she was also Tsunami they were sharing the same mind. Sasami used her power to heal Adam, and then Ryo-oh-ki side. A few hours later Adam woke up with Ryo-oh-ki nestled up against him. And could hear Sasami singing some youth group song he had sung as a teenager. How does she know the words? She comes in with a huge smile and a much happier attitude. "Adam your awake!!!!" She gives him a big hug. Adam was just confused, and then he noticed his leg was not hurting. "What the?" Suddenly Sasami spoke with the voice of Tsunami. "Adam Jones I thank you. Although we have the same mind we have decide to maintain a bit of our different personalities. I will be watching over you Adam. " Her voice changed back to Sasami's "We both will." Adam just looked confused. And was about to get up. "Oh no you don't, you still need some more rest, till then I am in charge. Now lay back down. Good boy." Adam gave her a dirty look in response to the last remark, Sasami just giggled as she left the shelter. Ryo-oh-ki just leaned back on him and went back to sleep. I wonder if I should salute. Ever since Sasami, Adam, and Ryo-oh-ki disappeared Tenchi, Mishoshi, and Kiyone had been searching the unexplored region. Aeka, Washu, and Ryoko joined the search a few days in it had been close to a month since they went missing. They all took turns with the rest of the search party sent by Earth and Jurai. They were all gathered on the Bismarck, one of the sister ships of the Hornet. They were sitting around together trying to come up with a plan, soon the search would be called off and their friends would be considered missing or dead. They were about to give up when suddenly the Bismarck went on alert. They all went to the Bridge. "Captain what is going on? " Tenchi asked, "We have an unidentified craft heading toward us Lieutenant." "That is no U.F.O. that is Ryo-oh-ki!!!!" Washu yelled. And sure enough it was. "Captain they are hailing us." "Open a channel." Suddenly they saw a picture of Sasami sitting pilot chair wit Adam standing behind her. "Sasami, sister are you ok, you know you have worried mother and Father to death!" "I am sorry Aeka, but we are all ok can we dock?" "Permission granted Princess Sasami." "Thank you Captain, see you all soon." In the docking bay Saasmi hugs everyone. She seemed different though. A little like the old Sasami and yet somehow different. She apologized for worrying everyone and told what had happened on the planet. Adam had used parts and fuel from the Eagle to repair the shuttle. They blasted off into orbit then had Ryo-oh-ki change into ship form. After a few days the Bismarck was in orbit above Jurai. Sasami was greeted by her mother in the throne room; even Azusa gave her a big hug and then a stern lecture. Misaki was hugging Adam and crying, "Thanks for taking good care of my baby.sob." The next few days the whole gang, minus Yosho was given the run of the palace. The all spend some time together and Tenchi was a not so cold. He could not be Sasami was so full of life and joy it was impossible to frown around her. They went out for a picnic. As they relaxed by a large pond it seemed like old times for many. Kyione was yelling at Mishoshi for being a bubble head when she spilled a drink on her. Tenchi, Aeka, and Ryoko had chatted earlier and smoothed over things. They even fought over him along the way. All three of them were leaning against a tree enjoying each others company relaxing. Washu was eyeing Mishoshi who had another drink in her hand. Ryo-oh-ki was happily eating carrots in cabbit form. Kyione, Adam and Sasami were swimming, splashing, and laughing. Mishoshi and Washu joined the water fun. Washu noticed that Adam was quite a muscular fellow; she also noticed the scars he had. Right now Sasami, Kyione, and Mishoshi were trying to dunk Adam with little success. She glanced over at her daughter and smiled. Tenchi. Aeka, and Ryoko cam down and laughed at the girls trying to dunk Adam and not any where close to succeeding. "Come on in guys." Sasami said. Aeka and Ryoko dived in. Tenchi said, "No thanks" Adam got out and motioned Tenchi to come toward him. Then he grabbed Tenchi and threw him in. All the ladies cheered. Suddenly Tenchi and the girls were splashing each other laughing and having a good time. Adam smiled then they all looked at him then at each and smiled. They then drag Adam in and Sasami dunks him. Unnoticed by the Group they were being watched by a lone figure. The happy but wet gang returns to the palace, they engage in small talk as they enter the palace. "Oh my Ryoko that was refreshing." "Yeah Aeka it was fun." "Now Adam what about helping me with an experiment..ummmmmm?" " No thanks Washu." "So Kyione have you and Mishoshi been reassigned?" "Sigh, no Tenchi. But I cannot wait to be back on duty." "Adam do you think we can go karaoke again? I really enjoyed it the last time." "Yes it was fun, you have a nice voice." "Really Adam, oh you are sweet." "Hey I want to go karaoke sometime too! I have to see Adam and Tenchi do a duet." Tenchi laughed "Are you sure about that Sasami, Adam and me have been known to bring the house down literally." The entire group laughed. Suddenly a guard approaches, "Excuse me Lord, ladies, princesses and honored guests the Emperor wished to see you all right now. They all assembled in the throne room and the Emperor was there with Yosho and a female EDF Colonel. "Good evening everyone. There is something you need to hear. Yosho please inform them." "Yes Father, everyone first I must reveal something." Suddenly Yosho appeared young, shocking everyone. "I am sure you all have questions about my appearance, I will be glad to answer them a little later." Ryoko whispered in Aeka's ear. "He is young again? I forgot how handsome he was." "Yes I had as well, is it hot in here all of the sudden." Yosho continues. "When first appearing in this time my grandson told me a story about being stationed on a remote base, this base was attacked by a mysterious unidentified alien force. The base was almost wiped out. I have been talking with representatives in the EDF and Earth Congress. They have never been able to find out the identity of this force. And what many of you do not know there have been attacks by a force matching this description in Jurai space. Also some Earth ships that have been reported missing have in reality been destroyed by this same enemy force, but this information is classified. Other worlds have also lost ships and colonies to mysterious forces that much the description of our unknown enemy. For the past few months I have been working with Earth and other worlds and we have come up with a plan to deal with the problem. In 48 Earth hours it will be announced that Earth and Jurai will be setting up a joint task force composed of military forces form both Earth and Jurai in the guise of better relations between our two people's. Our main purpose will be however to find more information about these strange aliens and if their intent is violent and maybe conquest, this new task force will be the first line of defense. I have been chosen to head up this military force we will be operating from Fort Alamo, a base on the border of Jurai and Earth territory and unexplored territory. I would like all of you to join this cause. I have asked the Galaxy Police to allow Mishoshi and Kiyone to work as their main representatives in this effort. Washu I would ask that you join this effort as an independent scientist. Aeka I would ask you to complete your training at Fort Alamo. Ryoko I have asked that your first EDF military assignment be a Fort Alamo. Sasami there will be a chance for you to receive military training from both Earth and Jurai. Tenchi I have asked to have my grandson's unit to be stationed at Alamo. Sergeant Major Jones, I do not know you, but have heard very good things about you. I will be relying on your skills on the battle field, as well as being a claming force between Jurai and EDF soldiers. You are almost a living legend among the EDF, you are also known and respected by many Jurai soldiers as well. My friends information on this new enemy will be shared with you soon. And I hope I am wrong, but this may be the largest test both our worlds have ever faced. I am leaving now to take command at Fort Alamo, I expect to see you all there in the next few days. Till then take care my friends." Yosho leaves with the female EDF Colonel. Leaving everyone with looks of confusion and jaws hanging down to the floor, they soon leave to their own rooms to prepare. Later that night Tenchi is out on the palace balcony looking at the stars. Adam walks out onto the balcony toward Tenchi. "Tenchi, how are you feeling?" "Scared, excited, sad?" "Sad? Thinking about Sarah?" "Yeah, do you miss her Adam?" "Yes all the time. Excited?" "You know I have been wanting to find out who they were and make them pay." Adam notices Tenchi's fist pound in the railing. "So does it feel good to have the girls back in your life?" Tenchi smiles, "Not at first, but I felt like a real jerk for the way I acted when I first saw them again. And I have had a chance to talk to everyone and am smoothing things over with them. It is good to have them back. Well Adam I am tired, goodnight my friend." "Good Night LT." Adam watch him leave then started to take star gazing himself. Suddenly he heard a soft yawn. "Yawn.Adam what are you doing out here?" "Just star gazing Sasami." The young princess goes and stands right next to him. "What is wrong Adam?" "Just worried, you know facing the unknown and all." "Would not be the first time for you." She snuggles up to him and leans her head on his side. "A little worried your self Sasami?" "Yes, you have a bad feeling in your gut." Adam found it kind of spooky that ever since that day he was dying from the wound on that planet that she knew him like a book. "Yes Princess I do a very bad one." The little girl turned and hugged him and would not let go. "I am scared Adam, and so is Tsunami." "Now that is something to worry about, has she told you anything?" "No, but there is something familiar about this and she does not like it." Sasami started to tremble. Adam kneeled down till he was looking up to the girl. "Hey now let's not be worried, I promised that I would protect you, and you have Tenchi, Ryoko, Ryo-oh-ki, the others, and not to mention your father, you know, THE EMPEROR." She smiled. "Besides I am sure you could handle yourself if anything comes up, I may need you to protect me, and you said you would be watching over me." Sasami smiled, "Yes I did." She hugs him. "I will watch over you Adam, you do not realize how much you mean to me, you gave me courage when I thought I was lost, I will always be grateful." She does remind me so much of my sisters Adam thought. "At your service Princess." She grabs his hand and leads him back into the palace. "Where are you taking me?" "To the kitchen you usually get a little hungry about this time, I will fix you up a snack." "Cool..yep spooky, can she read my mind? Sasami turned and winked at him. Ummmm now I am really worried. Next Chapter - Life at Fort Alamo