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Rhys' POV

I reviewed over the scene as the noise of the shower rung in my ears. Ayeka took the pills and went back into the shower after Tenchi left. I hope to God it's not true, but I'm not stupid. I know that look, he wants her too, but does he love her? Does she love him? I'm not sure. Dammit, fuck that, I am sure until she proves me wrong. I can't help this feeling, I feel like killing him. Hell, if we were in the war dimension I would kill anyone who tried to take her, well unless she wanted to go. I don't know; does she want to go. No, I can't do this anymore! I heard the shower stall stop and I decided to get this over with.

"Hey Rhys thanks for the Tylenol"

Ayeka said sweetly with the towel on.

"Red"

I said catching her attention, she hated when I called her that; actually I can't blame Tenchi, she looks damn good.

"We need to talk ok"

"Yea sure"

She said sitting down next to me. Her eyes were so damn beautiful, but I had to get this out.

"Ayeka,"

"I know, and I understand, but stop worrying because I want to stay"

Like she read my mind, she quickly answered the question I was going to ask, but I had to make sure

"You have known Tenchi much,"

"Shut up Rhys"

She said cutting me off completely with a kiss. Remembering that she still had that towel on her I pulled her close and throw the meddlesome towel aside.

...................................... Around 10:00 a.m.

Ayeka's POV

Feeling a lot more refreshed I headed downstairs to join everyone. Slowing down my pace as I walked pass Tenchi's room. They were arguing again. I feel bad for Ryoko, I really do. Lowering my head I adjusted my duffle bag that contained Sasami's, Rhys, and my swimsuits. Shockingly I was the first downstairs, so I decided to wait in a nice comfy chair I found deserted in the lobby area. As I waited I found my mind wondering to the conversation Rhys and I had. I knew that he noticed Tenchi staring at me, I wonder if he's going to be like that at the beach. I got up and looked out the window in the back, the beach was in walking distance and I had already decided that I was going to come back later at night to train a little. It's funny ever since I met Rhys I've turned into a night owl.

"Well Ayeka let's go"

Ryoko said as everyone was walking out the door. I didn't even notice them coming out of the elevator. Ryoko especially surprised me; she's been a little strange ever since our little chat. I wonder if she ever figured out the question.

"Let's go princess."

I really didn't like her calling me princess, but that's Ryoko, I don't think she'll ever change. I thought walking behind her out the door.

Sasami's POV

I was glad that we walked to the beach, and I was especially glad about Ayeka. Ever since Rhys got here she's been happier than ever. I love it when Ayeka happy, but I wonder though, Tsunami, I wonder will there be controversy from Ayeka's happiness. Dear Sasami, I love our Ayeka's happiness as well, but there are many issues that have gone undisguised. When this overflows the happiness that our Ayeka's feels will have to be judged before the decision is made. But who will make that decision if Tenchi already chose Ryoko. Regret is among us, and with regret comes anger, jealousy, and desire for what has been lost. Lost? Yes, but the real question is not what was lost, but is it lost.

"Come on Sasami this way"

Ayeka calls to me, snapping me out of my thoughts.

Ayeka's POV

The guys were setting everything up outside while we got dressed. I noticed that Sasami was waiting for me in her light blue two-piece with a whit tank on that she picked out yesterday. Ryoko of course had on a revealing bikini, which was red with a black playboy bunny logo on the top and bottom upper left hand corner. Washu had a green two-piece on along with Kiyone who got red. Mihoshi had a bright yellow bathing suit on that I thought matched her personality perfectly. I had on a soft orange bikini, which tied around the neck, also the bottom sides tied as well, and I couldn't help but wait until I saw the look on Rhys face. After everyone was done getting dressed we all headed out to find the guys. Tenchi was confirming the volleyball net's sturdiness but Rhys was nowhere in sight.

"Hey Ayeka"

Tenchi said trying not to look at me, as much as I wanted to reassure him I really wanted to know exactly where Rhys went.

"Where's Rhys?

I asked. Dammit I should've said hi back, because I could tell that's not what he wanted to hear.

"Over at the bar getting drinks"

I turned to look in the direction of the bar and there he was with a tray full of drinks. It was funny because as soon as he saw me he almost tripped.

"Ok, I got the drinks"

And like a heard of buffalo they came and grazed through the drinks until they found their order. Rhys kissed me before handing me my drink; I guess this was he's way of letting me know he liked my outfit. After the drinks we decided to officially start our day at the beach. Kiyone quickly found her spot on a beach towel so that she could lie out and relax. Honestly I couldn't blame her, with a friend like Mihoshi, I would be worn out too. The rest of us however entertained ourselves with a game of water tag.

It was a little while into the game and Rhys was finally tagged. Of course there was a down side to this. Sasami and my plan to use our Juraian advantages by staying under water for a long time until someone got tagged went down the drain, with Rhys being from Jurai. Not having time to think up another plan Sasami and me went under anyways. As we waited under water listening to the playful screams and splashes, I wondered if Rhys saw me go under. My question was answered quickly as I saw Rhys go under.

"He spotted us"

Sasami said through our link. Quickly splitting up I looked back and Rhys was going after me.

"So this is where y'all have been hiding"

Rhys says through the link.

"You think you can catch me"

I asked cockily

"Oh, you know I do, red"

He knows I don't like that nickname, however he does know I'll let him say it when we're not around the others. I swam faster noticing that he was catching up with me, but I wasn't surprised though. I looked back after a couple of seconds. What the?? I thought as I looked into emptiness. Where did he go? Maybe he gave up, wait this is Rhys I'm talking about. What if he got hurt? I started to panic a little. I turned around fear and shock came over me but was quickly replaced with relief and playful anger.

"Got ya"

Rhys said with his arms wrapped around me. I smiled as I noticed he wasn't letting go.

"I love you, you know that?"

Rhys said as he gently hugged me from behind and rested his head on my shoulder.

"Yea, I know, I love you too,"

"Again"

He said spinning me around to face him. I couldn't help but smile as my lips stayed sealed. He quickly smiled back realizing my game.

"If you don't your gonna get tortured"

My smiled widened, I was determined to keep my lips sealed.

"Alright then"

He said giving me an out, but I wasn't going to take it. He caught me by surprise as he quickly pulled me closer. He's face was so close I almost gave in; I could tell he noticed because he grinned just a little. He softly kissed me on my shoulders, as he slowly reached the border between my neck and shoulder. Damn him I thought as he kissed there, he knew that was my spot.

"Rhys"

I couldn't help calling out as I wrapped my arms around him. This was truly torture.

"Nope, not until you say it"

I wasn't giving in. I couldn't give in. shit! Was I about to give in? I thought to myself as he continued this pleasuring torture.

"Dammit Rhys"

"Nope not until you say it"

I can't believe I was about to give in. I fought demons; I overcome injuries, fevers, and training. But for some reason this was tougher than all of them combined, was I really giving in. oh, fuck it.

"Fine, fine, I love you"

I could feel him smiling against my skin. His head lifted, but something was wrong. I shifted to look at Rhys who was looking at something. What was he looking at I thought as I turned my head.

It was Tenchi. He must have come under looking for us. I can't believe I forgot about them. Shit, maybe I should say something.

"Come on Ayeka"

I was surprised as Rhys took my hand. We just left him down there as he dragged me to the surface. I didn't want to leave him but I had to understand where Rhys was coming from. Tenchi, cared for me, and it was natural that he was jealous; I mean I am still a little jealous, but he didn't love me. Rhys knew that, right?

"Rhys"

I had to make sure.

"We need to talk."

Shit, I hope this doesn't ruin our day. I thought as Rhys led the way not even glancing at anyone. I glanced back and saw Tenchi surface. It almost looked like he was looking at me. Was he? After a while Rhys and I found a remote area with huge jagged rocks on the shore. Rhys sat down on a rock while I sat on the sand hill beside him.

"I want to get everything in order ok"

I nodded not sure what he was talking about.

"There are things you still don't know about me and I think you should know what they are ok"

I nodded again

"There are three things you don't know about me: for one how Funaho saved me, two, how I got trapped in that dimension, and three, how I got here.

Was he really going to tell me this, calm down and shut up Ayeka, and told myself anxious to know more.

"I was about ten and my dad got attacked while transporting some military cargo. I think it was pirates or maybe looters. Anyway, the ship was critically damaged and one of the escape pods got hit."

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"Dad what about you?"

A young Rhys asks innocently as his father runs to open the escape hatch.

"I'm sorry Rhys but there's only one pod left."

He says typing coordinates onto the screen as the ships lights flash bright red.

"You can come right dad?!"

Rhys asks contradicting with his father as tears fell his eyes.

"No Rhys you have to go, you have to go now!"

His father yells pushing him in to the pod

"Dad! No! Dad stay! "

Rhys yells with tears streaming down his face as the pod's door closes

"I'm sorry Rhys but I want you to live, I want you to live for me."

He says back as tears fill his eyes as the pod's door completely closes. The pod shots out minuets before the transport ship explodes.

A Jurai royal ship approaches.

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"I was out in space for two weeks surviving on food capsules when I saw a ship approach, I didn't know it was one of Jurai's royal. So I stowed away in the cargo area, Funaho was probably a little younger then but her heart was just as big; she saved me. When the guards found me they were going to kill me for treason, but Funaho spoke on my be-hath. She took care of me for a while until they found me a place and a job. I worked in the military, and I was surprised to see that Funaho would actually come and check up on me now and then. Anyways I was about 19 years old when my commanding officer and crew died in a surprise attack by a corrupt general. I was so outraged with the corruption in Jurai's government when they didn't do anything that I went rogue. Anyways, one day when I was on my way to a colony called Zeta K. I got stuck in a wormhole and was sent to that war dimension. Well, to tell you the truth I'm not really sure how I got here. We were in a battle, the demons got through out defenses and we not just fighting for our lives but our home. I remember seeing so much death and then a light with a voice. I couldn't make out what it was saying but when I awoke I was here."

"Rhys,"

I didn't know what to say; I would've never guessed those were the answers.

"I know it's a lot to take in but,"

I didn't want him to think badly of me, I didn't want him to think at all; frankly I didn't want to think. And the only thing I could think of was to kiss him before he got another word in.

Tenchi's POV

I decided to skip dinner, to be honest I don't think I could look at Ayeka once more. I made up some lie about the bad hotdogs at the beach. I really didn't like to lie but I really don't know what to do. Should I tell her? It's 9:20 I thought looking at the clock. Ryoko would come in soon just so we could have our routine argument which I hated. Maybe I should leave, go for a walk. I made it official as I closed the door behind me. Maybe I should go to the beach, or maybe around town, but as much as I tried to come up with a decision my mind kept wandering back to Ayeka. I found myself walking through the town; it was really bright at night, not at all like home. I wanted to go home, I guess a lot of us did. The bright lights hurt my eyes as I looked at my watch again 10:06. I think I'll stop by the beach before I go back. Ryoko's probably worried. Yet, as much as I thought of about Ryoko, I thought about Ayeka more. I remember going to look for Rhys under the water. When I saw them I wasn't made, jealous our even bitter. I just wanted that to be me I wanted to kiss her, and embrace her like that. I felt regret. I can't take this anymore, I have to get this out I have to tell her. Yes, I will tell her tomorrow. I thought with determination as I walked along the beach.

Ayeka's POV

After dinner I decided to train a little in that secluded area Rhys and me found earlier. However I found myself sitting and thinking about everything that has happened. I found out through all my memories if Rhys wasn't apart of them I would feel a little sad. I didn't understand it but it convinced me that I would be lost without him. I was finally ready, the next day I would tell everyone about or engagement. My thoughts of planning how I would say it were cut short when I saw Tenchi approaching. He looked just as surprised as me.

"Hey Ayeka, why are you out this late?"

I figured that we needed to talk anyways, so I answered.

"Training, what about you Tenchi?"

I could see that he missed me calling him Lord Tenchi but I figured he get used to if soon. We sat the in a minuet of silence, was he trying to think of a lie?

"Couldn't sleep"

I guess he was, got to be on your toes in that line of work, and it was obvious he wasn't cut out for it.

"Right, so you want to walk?"

I asked trying to give him a way in.

"No, not really"

No? He said no. What was wrong? This surprised me and I was ready to lend a crying shoulder.

"Is something wrong"

"No. Well actually yes"

He quickly replied almost cutting me off. Luckily he could tell that my ears were open to him.

"Ayeka I care about you"

"I care about you to Tenchi"

I couldn't tell if he was dancing around the subject or if he was trying to say something.

"No, I mean I really care...........to tell you the truth I think I love you."

Did he just say really care, and love!! Please God tell me he's joking.

"Ayeka I want you back and I regret so much. I just..."

I had to think of something. I mean what can I say. Tenchi on the other hand was saying enough for the both of us. As I tired to think through all this nonsense I could tell Tenchi was keeping his distance; but why? I had to say something, so I quickly took a couple of steps towards him. I had to make this clear.

"Ten..."

My words where muddled underneath the surprise kiss attack. I was stunned. I couldn't move, as he held my arms while he kissed me with all the passion inside him. Finally the felling came back into my body. I had to do something. I quickly pushed him away, and I saw the look of shock on his face, as unexpected tears streamed down mine. How could he look shocked, didn't he think he did something wrong? I could tell he was going to speak as my tears became uncontrollable. I couldn't take it, so I ran. I ran in fear that he would follow, but mostly I ran from the world, form feelings. I kept running until every inch of my strong body ached, and then I ran some further. I had to get away; I didn't understand any longer, I didn't understand what I did wrong. I fell over a rock and as I lie there in the sand I sobbed into my arms. This was so stupid; everything was fine and then this. What am I supposed to do? Am I supposed to decide? It's not fair, he was supposed to choose, and he did. Why did he have to change it?

"Regret"

I looked up to see Funaho. My head in her lap, but for some reason I wasn't surprised to see her. I just wanted her to hold me, and she did.

"My sweet, sweet, sweet Ayeka. I loved your happiness and I despise you sorrow, but my child you have to let your eyes see."

She said rocking me.

"I cannot see to any longer, all I see is pain"

I whispered trough tears

"But it is your gift, just like your sisters. You know the truth behind the façade, the mark that tells no lies. Right now my darling, you see through you heart which is full of conflict, but for this task you must see with you mind.

"My mind has just as much conflict as my heart, I can not choose"

"Then let them."

I stared up confused.

"They will show you the path, but it's up to you to decided on how you get there, and when that path is laid out for you, at that time the truth will be reviled."

"I understand"

I said knowingly as I sat up and wiped the tears from my face. Funaho tenderly smiled at me.

"I know you, I was there when others where not"

She said before she kissed me goodbye. I closed my eyes as the breeze of her presence washed over me and with that she was gone. I knew all to well that my task would be difficult but I had no fear.

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