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Warning: Lemony scent in this chapter, if you dislike what I like to call tasteful smut please go elsewhere

An Afternoon Tankside

Alone. Washu heaved a sigh as she pushed her floating cushion back from her halo console. She was tired of spending so much time by herself. Of course part of it was her own doing, but it would never be fit to let her housemates have free run of her lab. In fact only a handful of people had ever set foot within her carefully designed retreat, and out of those none had ever seen the darkest depths of her private paradise. Not that you could blame a girl for being careful. The last person she trusted with too much of her knowledge had betrayed her, imprisoned her, and enslaved her daughter. In the end a lot of good had come from it, but Washu wondered at what cost.

Heaving another frustrated sigh the greatest genius in the universe flopped herself backwards onto the floating red cushion and stared at the far away ceiling of her hidden world trying to put her thoughts together. She was so caught up in her work the past few weeks she had hardly seen anything of her rather odd family. Not that a galactic genius who had helped create two of the worst criminals the universe had ever know could say much. She needed to spend more time with her daughter. Washu frowned at that thought, talking to Ryoko was like trying to slow down a starship with a rope, dangerous and likely to get you killed. Still, someday this was all going to blow up in her face if she didn't deal with it soon.

Worse though she'd have to come clean about the gems, her past, Tsunami, all of it. Even then though there would be trouble waiting in the wings, sibling rivalries could get ugly. Ryoko and Ayeka's constant squabbles would pale in comparison to the battle Washu foresaw in the future. Ryoko would hate her all over again for burden Washu had placed upon her. Not that there was anything Washu could do about that now. Letting out another deep breath Washu closed her eyes hoping her problems would just disappear and she could go on being an insane scientist. In the end though she knew she couldn't. At least Tenchi would be understanding. Letting out a long breath Washu closed her eyes.

"Little Washu," the voice softly pulled Washu out of her unintentional nap. It was a good voice though, and not unwelcome. That was part of his charm, no matter the situation any of the girls were happy for his presence. Some more than others but exceptions had to be made. At this moment though Washu was more than happy to hear his soft voice.

Rolling onto her side and then pulling herself into a sitting position on her ever floating red cushion, Washu inspected her guest. Average height, average build, everything about the way Tenchi looked screamed averge. Until you peeled the layers away. Underneath his casual exterior lay a very kind and caring individual. Some day he'll make a great father, Washu thought looking at him. Then of course there was the flip side of the coin, that average looking boy also housed one of the most powerful abilities in the known universe. This seemingly normal earthling boy was in all actuality the prince of a galactic empire and master of the Light Hawk Wings. He had so many facets Washu could never tire of watching him. To her he was the ultimate mystery and the one she was willing to leave unsolved.

"You don't have to call me 'little' Washu Tenchi," She said stretching languidly on her cushion before rising to great him properly.

Assuming her adult form Washu sauntered forward keeping him transfixed with her hungry green eyes. An evil smirk curved her full lips as she saw him swallow. It was always so much fun to seduce him like this. Why he still reacted like this to her she didn't know, but it was a game she never tired of. It made what came latter that much sweeter.

"Umm, what was it that you needed Washu," he stammered out as she stepped around behind him, her fingers playing across his young, strong shoulders.

"I need your help of course Tenchi," she whispered in his ear before kissing it ever so lightly.

A breathy laugh followed as she watch her lovers cheeks heat into a blush that could have matched her hair. Coming out from behind him, she ran her fingers under his chin and beckoned him to follow her deeper into the lab. Mouth agape he followed her willingly into the twisting corridors of the scientist's vast labyrinth. It wouldn't do for Mihoshi to catch us again, Washu thought as she lead Tenchi away from the bright open space of the main lab and into her private quarters.

As the shadows of the lab deepened so did the passions of the couple. With each step Tenchi seemed to lose his inhibitions, by the time they reached Washu's room he had her pressed against the door hungrily exploring her soft lips with his own. As his tongue slipped into her mouth to mingle with hers' it was all she could do to try and punch in the code to open the door. With a whoosh the door slid open and the couple stumbled into the lavish room pulling at each others clothes.

The roof and one wall of the bedroom were part of a massive tank that held several extinct species of aquatic creatures. Atop the thick red carpet a huge round bed consumed a corner covered in plush pillows and blankets. The lighting in the room was softened by the water of the tank and gave the room a tranquil feeling. The occupants of the room however felt anything but tranquil as Tenchi pawed at her clothes. His deft fingers worked at the buttons of her blouse while she felt his hot mouth trail down her neck. She moaned in rapture as he pulled her blouse open, revealing her lacy bra, and pulling it off her shoulders.

Stepping out of her shorts she pulled her amorous lover towards the waiting bed. Pulling him down on top of her she kissed him greedily. She fumbled with his pants as his hands roamed over her upper torso. As his mouth latched onto her throat again she finally managed to undo his fly and began grinding herself against him. She took satisfaction in his reaction and the sound of his muffled moans as he continued to nip lightly on her creamy neck.

Taking control of the situation Washu rolled over taking the top in this encounter. With a sly smile she slid her luscious body down his grabbing his pants and pulling them off as she came to the floor. Quickly she resumed her perch straddling his waist and taking in his lean form as those beautiful eyes of his drank in the sight of her. She relished in that look and with a mischievous grin reached back and undid the clasp to bra. With a flick of her wrist that piece of lingerie was added to the clothes cluttering the floor at the foot of the bed. With a look of gentle love in his eyes Tenchi sat up and pressed his lips to hers and pulled her back down to the bed to continue their encounter.

"Oh Tenchi," she moaned in rapture as their bodies entwined under the dancing waters of her lab.

Groggily Washu pulled her head up off the cushion trying to get her bearings. Something had awoken her from that most perfectly indecent dream. Rubbing the side of her face the greatest scientist in the universe found it damp with drool. Chagrined Washu looked around hoping she was alone. To her dismay a pair of large pink eyes blinked curiously at her.

"Hello miss Washu," Sasami smiled, "It's tea time."

"Oh Sasami," Washu mumbled blushing, "Is it that late already."

"Did you have a good dream Washu," Sasami asked cutely causing Washu's blush to deepen and a guilty look crossed her face.

"It was a good dream Sasami," Washu said trying to regain her composure.

"Was it about Tenchi," the little princess pressed causing Washu's face to screw up.

"Why do you say that Sasami," Washu stammered looking like a deer caught in the headlights.

"Because you were calling his name in your sleep," Sasami said looking somewhat perplexed.

"Just how long have you been here Sasami," Washu asked seeing a way out. When the little princess began to fidget and bite her lip Washu knew she was home free.

"Come on Sasami," Washu beckoned standing up, "Let's go have some tea."

Relived the little princess skipped after the red haired scientist, yet she couldn't resist one last parting shot, "Was Tenchi good in your dream Washu?"

"Sasami, just how old are you," Washu mumbled wiping her hand down her face in frustration.

"Seven hundred and twelve, why," Sasami put one finger to the corner of her mouth looking cutely confused. Adults sure were strange sometimes.

Authors Note

Here we go with another one of these little fantasies. I'm happy that the feed back thus far has been positive, should it remain so I might even keep going. Not sure who's up next but it'll come to me. I'll also state it one more time that I know Tenchi is ooc in these little bits but it's really the only way to go about it. I'm not sure if Washu herself is perfectly in character either but I imagine she would be very seductive if she so chose to be thus her actions here. Drop a review and tell me what you think.

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