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Out of POV
Everyone had just finished breakfast, which Ayeka cunningly skipped. They were all heading towards the elevator when guess who walked in. Ayeka knew what she had to do, and she was ready for the task.
"Ayeka,"
Rhys says happily to see her
"Kiyone are you ok, that sun burn was pretty bad yesterday."
Ayeka questioned completely disregarding Rhys. As she walked off with the sun burned Kiyone, Rhys was left in the dark to wonder exactly what the hell just happened. Tenchi who wasn't to far away watched the scene unfold with amazement, not sure exactly what this meant but he was willing to take a leap. After a short chat with Kiyone, Ayeka headed up to the room. They were leaving that day so she had to get her stuff packed and ready to go. She couldn't help but be a little anxious, knowing that Rhys could walk in at any minuet, Rhys of course being one who doesn't get brushed off so easily. Shock came over Ayeka as the door creaked open.
"Ayeka you need help packing?"
Sasami sweetly asked as a rush of relief filled Ayeka's face.
"Actually Sasami I do. Could you help me bring this stuff to your room?"
Ayeka asked, trying to find away to not run into Rhys. Quickly nodding the helpful sister was excited that she could be of service.
"Oh, and Sasami I need one more favor...."
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Rhys couldn't find any trace of Ayeka, but he knew where she would be. He had already planned what conversation they would hold on the ride back. However, little did he know that Ayeka had other plans? While packing the luggage Tenchi caught Ayeka coming out of the hotel.
"Hey Ayeka could we,"
"Hey Mihoshi wait up, could you do me a favor?"
Ayeka yelled gracefully discarding Tenchi's presence all together. Taking it as a possible miscommunication, Tenchi decided to finish the conversation in the car. It was time to go and Ayeka wasn't in the car yet. Both Tenchi and Rhys started to worry, instantly turning their heads at the sound of the door being opened. With identical faces of disbelief, they both watched as Mihoshi entered the car and sat in what use to be Ayeka's spot. Looking around at the distorted faces Mihoshi joyful appearance quickly turned to reassurance.
"Oh, don't worry she's in the other car."
Mihoshi said happily again as she looked out the window.
"Why?"
Both Tenchi and Rhys questioned in unison baffled by Ayeka's actions.
"Oh, um, well I don't really know"
Mihoshi innocently states and goes back to gazing at the lovely scenery, leaving Rhys and Tenchi to themselves.
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As they arrived at their home, everyone was ready to get back to their life. As eager as Tenchi was to talk to Ayeka once more, he was stuck with luggage duty along with Rhys. Ayeka and Sasami were already up in their room unpacking.
Sasami's POV
It looked like we were right Tsunami; Ayeka's happiness has ended. I thought as I watch my Ayeka silently unpack both our suitcases. The sky signified a hint of pink and I knew it would be close to sunset, I figured that everyone was hungry from the long trip, and that I would have to start cooking soon. Ayeka looked at me reassuringly allowing me to go off to my duties. I loved me sister's happiness and I saw that when it ended, but I hated what caused this to unfold. Regret, jealousy, and determination, all of these things had consumed them. No one knew but I saw the smug looks and gestures, I saw the childish antics, and it made me sick. I don't understand how a feeling so beautiful could have consciences like this. My darling Sasami, you must understand that all will be content in the end. But when is the end, I have only seen so little. The little you've seen will go so far when the time comes, our Ayeka is getting closer to knowing the truth. We have seen Funaho, and we know what will be reveled. But so much has happened will she be able to understand. Our Ayeka has grown strong, she has always filled her duties and she will understand and walk with her head high. We are all connected by blood, and with our blood comes' truth and light. Yes I understand, I thought smiling to myself.Dinner was almost done and thanks to Washu and Kiyone, Rhys and Tenchi stayed busy. Ayeka didn't have to say anything for them to understand that she didn't want to talk to Rhys or Tenchi right now.
"Dinner!"
I called out and like a flock of seagulls they all came flying to the table. As soon as I sat I knew there was going to be a conflict. I could feel the unexpressed emotions overflowing. Ayeka came to dinner a little late, but no one dared to say anything. Most of us already knew where she wanted to sit so we left and open space beside me. Dinner was quiet; although there was chatter it was mostly babble.
"So Rhys Ayeka told me you were a commanding officer in that war dimension."
Kiyone says trying to strike up some decent conversation. This made me glad that someone was giving some effort.
"Yeah, it is actually a funny story about how I got the position."
Rhys replies finally settling into comfort. He seemed relieved that someone decided to break the ice and I felt his emotions even as he got ready to tell his story.
"Really"
Kiyone said hoping that she might get a good laugh in. Although I was just as enthused I couldn't help noticing Tenchi blowing out a rude huff of air at the conversation, showing his disagreement. Rhys noticed this too, and I was pleased when he brushed it off and went on.
"Yea, when I first got there, I had no idea what was going on. However I knew if I wanted to survive I better get some status. Well the commanding officer was a total jackass, and...."
"You should talk"
I heard Tenchi muffle under his breath. I quickly felt Tsunami's wrath emerging slowly, as I try to hold it back I noticed I wasn't the only one who heard Tenchi's rude commentary.
"What did you say?"
Rhys said loudly. It was clear that this was an argument waiting to happen I thought trying with all my might to control Tsunami as I noticed Ayeka's sorrow filled face.
"You heard me"
Tenchi replied rudely rolling his eyes, brushing Rhys off.
"No, I don't think I did"
Rhys said back not being one to be easily brushed off like a maggot.
"I said you should talk, I mean like anyone's buying this bullshit!"
Tenchi yelled now as he quickly stood over Rhys looking down at him.
"Bullshit!?"
Rhys questioned standing up as well showing that he was taller than Tenchi, and also that he was pissed beyond all imagination.
"Yeah, bullshit. Your not fooling anyone, you a thief and a liar! You expect us to believe that you just happened to save Ayeka, and you also just happen to know her aunt! I bet you do know Funaho, but you know what, I bet it's only because you where trying to kill her."
Tenchi clearly didn't know what he was saying, I knowing the truth, knew that this would push Rhys to the limit.
"What!"
"Yeah I know all about you going rouge! But does Ayeka know this? You know what, I..."
Tenchi's face swung to the right with a force beyond this world. Tsunami's hand still raised in the air, I could no longer hold back the wrath, and as soon as he mentioned Ayeka it was to late, and we had already crossed the table with lightning speed.
"Tenchi, our sweet, sweet Tenchi, your emotion is irrelevant compared with our rage. Please, dear Tenchi stop and realize. What you have said has no meaning, because there is no truth in it. This meaningless competition must stop right now. And do not mention our Ayeka's dealings in such a rude manner again, or you will not be so graciously ignorant of our true wrath."
Tsunami said hugging Tenchi, and finishing by gently kissing him on his cheek, as Ayeka knowingly waited at the foot of the stairs. They exited leaving perplexed and bewildered expressions on everyone's faces.
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I didn't know why Ayeka stayed with me but I was glad she did. The house had quieted down and I assumed that everyone departed to the normal routines. The time was 8:47, it was still early and I was back to my normal self. I watched Ayeka gaze at the full moonlight sky. It looked like there would be a storm as I watched the murky smooth clouds cover the sky.
"I know I've already asked this but why do u love him. Why do you still love Tenchi?"
I asked not understanding how she couldn't be able to control this feeling after tonight's events.
"Sasami... love is perfect, love is indescribably powerful, but it's the people who willed it that cause these imperfections you saw tonight. What I'm saying is, I may love but I know not whether I'm in love."
I nodded understanding what she meant about loving and being in love. Even though I understood I thought it was confusing and I didn't understand how she could deal with this knowledge. Although, I saw the glare in her eyes, she wanted to go out. Maybe to think, or maybe to just feel free from her boundaries, I didn't know but I had to respect her wishes.
"I'm tired Ayeka, I think I'm going to bed now ok."
I could she that she was thankful for my thoughtfulness
"Ok, Sasami"
I closed my eyes as she sweetly kissed me goodnight and tucked me in.
Ayeka's POVThe breezes of the wind washed over my face, and I could smell the rain coming as I flew in the air. I landed in a small clearing; thinking about what Funaho said, I tried to gather strength. Wait a minuet, I thought as I realized that Funaho was telling me something in the conversation we had. She wasn't just telling me how to resolve this problem but she was telling me my destiny.
"Ayeka"
Rhys voice interrupted my train of thought.
"Rhys"
I said softly surprised to see him. How did he find me here? I thought not realizing that I backed up into a tree.
"We need to talk"
Rhys conveyed as he pinned me to the tree. I knew he wanted answers and he wouldn't take no for an answer.
"What the hell Ayeka?"
I tried to act like I didn't understand, maybe that'll work.
"Don't give me that look"
Nope, didn't work, Dammit.
"You've been ignoring me ever since we got back. You didn't even come back until after breakfast, I don't understand what the hell I did. What's wrong?"
I didn't want to do this; this was not part of the plan. I had to, but I didn't want to hurt Rhys. Come on Ayeka, get a hold on yourself, ok, let's do this.
"Rhys, to be honest... The truth is that, well I'm a princess and you're a rouge pilot. It's not ethical, it could never work, and we could never work. It's Jurai's law, and..."
For a minuet I saw a piece of him fall into sadness, and I couldn't help but show a little of me die with it.
"Bullshit! I know you, whether you think I do our not. I know that you never had any real family. I know that you were loved and adored, but I also know that you were hated, and spit upon. I know what it's like to never really know you own damn parents, and I know that you wished just like me that you could give it all up if that meant that someone cared; Really cared. So don't give me that bullshit about being ethical."
I was shocked; I couldn't say a damn thing. What he said was all true! Every word. What could I say now? What?
"What the hell's going on?!"
Shit, it was Tenchi and I could tell right off the bat that this didn't look right. It was around eleven or twelve at night, and I was pined against a tree wearing hardly anything, because I was training. Rhys glanced back at Tenchi at brushed off as he turned back to me. Tenchi wasn't going to stand quietly aside, he displayed this when he picked up one of my training swords and pointed it at the back of Rhys neck. Rhys slowly turned around to meet the sword, before Tenchi could do or say anything Rhys took a step forward. The sword grazing his neck, Tenchi smirked at this and nipped Rhys neck just a bit. With the blood trickling down his neck Rhys took another step, and another until Tenchi was backed into a tree.
"Listen Tenchi, I love Ayeka, and if you want to kill me for that go ahead. But know this, Ayeka cared for me, she saved me, and she has accepted my past, and me, and regardless of what you think she loves me. For all this I am graciously thankful and I will always love her, care for her, except her in everyway, and save her as long as I am here in this life. I know you understand all this Tenchi, but here's a lesson that I know you have yet to learn. I love Ayeka with all of me, with all of my very being. I love her more than I love myself, and because of this I am willing to die for her. When I say die for her I don't mean showing her how much I care, I mean I will die for her so that she can live even if I'm not living with her. I mean die for her because I know if she's alive there's hope. Hope for love, trust, caring, and acceptance. Everything she gave to me, the world will get a chance to know. You could not possible conceive what it means to love, to truly love,"
Rhys speech stunned Tenchi, he was almost at a lost for words.
"First, don't talk to me like I'm a child, because I do love Ayeka and she loves me,"
Tenchi says with faith in himself that he can defeat Rhys in his little mind game.
"But is she in love with you?"
Rhys says cutting Tenchi off
"I accept her"
"Do you know her? Really know her"
They go back and forth as I stand there hoping Rhys doesn't get his throat slit.
"I trust her"
"Do you have a reason not to?"
Rhys continues to contradict every word that utters out of Tenchi's mouth.
"I care for her!"
Tenchi yells getting aggravated.
"Would you die for her!?"
Rhys equally yells back, provoking Tenchi to his limit.
"No!"
I scream as Tenchi swiftly places the knife horizontally under Rhys' chin. Tenchi seethes with anger, as he grips the handle of the sword tightly. Rhys doesn't flinch at all, he just holds his hand out gesturing for me to stay put.
"Like I said before I love Ayeka, and you can go ahead a try to fucking kill me, but know this, I don't care if you are heir to Jurai's throne, if it's fight you want it's a fight you'll get."
Rhys says with the sword hoisting his chin in the air.
"I love Ayeka just as much as you, and I promise you if it wasn't for her you would be dead. I just want you to know that if we were just two regular guys that I would to everything in my power to make sure Ayeka was happy. However as much as I don't want to admit it, we aren't to normal people, so this choice is left to her. Ayeka, I do want you to know how much I love you, and I think you know who loves you, and who's better for you. I just want you to know that I will fight for you, always."
With that said Tenchi glances at me one last time and then walks off. There was silence as Rhys and I listened to Tenchi's footsteps fade away into nothingness.
"Shit Rhys you could've died! What the hell where you thinking?"
I yelled thinking how I would love to hit him right about know. However I found myself pinned back against the damn tree.
"It was true. You know it was all true."
I couldn't look at him so I lowered my face slightly only for it to be lifted again by his gentle hand. Dammit I can't take this anymore I thought as I felt tears well up in my eyes.
"Why?"
I had to let go; I had to answer.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I didn't know, I had to be sure, but now I understand and I'm sorry. Please forgive, I love you so much please, please forgive me."
I couldn't control it anymore as I cried everything out tightly wrapping my arms around his neck. I saw, I saw everything, I knew what my path was but I wasn't certain if it was my choice or not. I was babbling and I knew he didn't understand but I was so happy for him to just hold me and comfort me.
"Silly, you know I'll always forgive my red"
Tenchi's POVThe rain dripped off the tips of my fingers. What was the hell wrong with me? I didn't understand why I wanted to kill Rhys every time I saw him. I knew he was talking to her, I knew and I still walked away. Dammit, I can't let her go, I just don't trust him.
"Jealousy consumes you"
A sinister voice said out of the darkness of the shadows.
"What the hell? Who said that?"
I asked with fright, as he looked around into nothingness.
"I've been watching you, waiting to see. We are one Tenchi, you can help me kill those who oppose you"
"Kill, I don't want to kill! Who the hell are you?"
I was sick of this damn thing.
"I am Ryth, I am from the war dimension and I know the truth."
"The truth, you mean I was right"
If it's from the war dimension it must know Rhys, I knew he was lying.
Yes, and if you do no let me help you your beloved Ayeka will perish into the darkness
"Damn him I knew it, he will not have her he will not!"
A strange anger came over me and I was willing to do anything to save my Ayeka!
"Yes, together we will kill"
"What do I have to do?"
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a new villian is going to bring more drama to our favorite charater's life. sorry to leave you in suspence but i seem to be good at that :) anyways PLZ KEEP REVIEWING, and thank you to all who like my fic so far. it fells great to get so many good reviews on my first fic so thank you and enjoy :)
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