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Out of POV

It was down to this, Ayeka had to make my choice, but could she. She knew that wasn't the question, the real question was had she already. It was four days since the last time she seen Tenchi, and she started to worry. She never saw him at dinner or even just around the house, and Ryoko said she'd was scared to death when she saw him one night. Of course Ryoko didn't admit being scared, but Ayeka could see and hear the terror in her voice. Somehow it seemed like everything was going down hill. Not only was she concerned about everything that happened but Sasami was having nightmares about, dying. She remembered how she had nightmares like that but only when,

"Ayeka"

The sound of Washu's voice broke her thoughts.

"Yes?"

"We're going out for a minuet ok"

"Ok"

Ayeka replied looking down the hall to see Washu, Ryoko, Kiyone and Mihoshi walk out. Finally peace and quiet Ayeka thought as she tied to remember what she was thinking about. The sound of the TV let her know Sasami was down stairs and she knew Rhys was training outside. As she lied on the bed contemplating on whether she should join him or not something caught her attention. She sat up quickly, something was definitely wrong. She listened for a minuet, silence; it was way to quiet. Getting up Ayeka swung open the door, and emptiness greeted her. Quickly she listened for a moment, the started to slowly walk into the hallway. Nothing, no laughter, yelling, cooking, not even the TV was own; something was definitely wrong. Ayeka is shocked; almost getting knocked down, by a sudden strange draft that came over the hallway. Placing her hand on the wall, Ayeka braces herself until this craziness ends.

"Ayeka"

Finally everything stops, and Ayeka looks up to see Tenchi standing there like nothing happened.

"Didn't you feel that? Are you ok?"

She was so confused, and it was so quiet, it even seemed like her own voice echoed. There was a long pause between them, and Ayeka started to feel uncomfortable. Tenchi just stood there staring at her, why was her staring like that; it almost felt like her was staring into her.

"Did you hear me?"

Ayeka quickly asked getting very unnerved by the whole situation. She hesitantly backed up a little as Tenchi slowly walked towards her.

"I'm fine Ayeka. Actually I'm more than fine I never felt better"

Normally Ayeka would be thrilled at this but something eerie in his voice told her that something was wrong about this whole arrangement.

"You have to choose Ayeka"

Tenchi said walking closer to the stunned Ayeka. She had enough of this creepy bullshit. He was clearly unstable and she wasn't about to watch him unravel.

"I thought I did choose"

She says walking by him. She wasn't going to take this. Shock and fear became her as Tenchi swiftly grabbed her arm and slammed her back against the wall.

"Then change your mind!"

Tenchi's commanding voice made Ayeka cringe in fear. What the hell was going on! She was going to scream she knew it, Tenchi had gone over the edge; and worst of all, it was without a doubt her fault. What could have set him off? This wasn't like Tenchi at all, how...something broke her train of thought, but what was it. His eyes! Something in his eyes was so familiar yet, wait I got it, she thought through her muddled thoughts. But it can't be, it's Tenchi be, possessed?! Ayeka almost jumped when a smirk appeared on his face. Did he know what she was thinking? That's impossible, wait, could it be that it's a demon from the war dimension. Yes, it's possible that a demon could have crossed over with either her or Rhys. Her thoughts stopped abruptly as the demon's cold hands rubbed her bare skin. She almost cried at the thought of Tenchi actually doing these things to her. She knew that this demon was feeding off his jealousy and rage, the same emotions she caused.

"You sicken at thought of this, why? Isn't this what you wanted? I can tell you still want it, don't you."

The demon had finally reveled itself as Tenchi's voice turned into an eerie demonic tone. This terrified Ayeka even more, not knowing how long the demon's hold has been on Tenchi; she could lose him forever if the demon had his hold on him for to long. Why, Ayeka questioned her self not sure of anything anymore. What could have brought the demon here? Many demons tried and failed miserably to access her royal Juraian powers. Who else could the demon think had access to the royal power? Ayeka almost cut off her own thoughts as the obvious name popped into her head.

"Sasami"

She muffled under her breath. The possessed Tenchi must have heard this because it grinned evilly.

"Ayeka!"

Turning at the sound of Rhys voice both the possessed Tenchi and Ayeka were shocked to see him. How could she forget, Rhys was training in the woods. Sasami, she had to save Sasami first, before Rhys did anything drastic.

"Rhys get Sasami now!"

She saw that Rhys wasn't bugging and of course she knew why, this wasn't exactly a picture perfect scene. However she could take care of this, it was her mess and she would fix it her self. No matter what she was going to risk Sasami's well being. Ayeka knew that Sasami would understand her motives.

"Dammit Rhys go now! Save Sasami! Save her Rhys!!"

She knew he could she the intensity in her eyes, and he also knew Ayeka would rather die before let one hair on Sasami be touched by this demon. Complying with her Rhys quickly runs down stairs. The possessed Tenchi gets slammed into the wall. Realizing that it was Ayeka who pushed him, he quickly replies with a slap, knocking Ayeka down to one knee.

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"What's going on? Where are you taking me Rhys?"

Sasami questions as Rhys carries her off. Not knowing what to say exactly Rhys keeps running. He smiled just a little as he glanced at Sasami she was stubborn like Ayeka. He knew if he told her everything she would want to go back, hell he wanted to go back. So he decided to compromise with her, gently placing her down Rhys asked a simple question.

"Do you trust me?"

Sasami hesitates,

"I promise I'll bring Ayeka back, but you must stay here. Now do you trust me enough to do me this favor?"

Sasami nods agreeably, not even asking what happened she lets Rhys run off to do what he promised.

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Glass cascades through the air along with Ayeka who's thrown out the window. Crying out in pain as her back collides with the cold hard ground. Rolling over Ayeka tries to catch her breath, only to get it knocked out of her again when the possessed Tenchi helps her up with a brutal kick to the stomach.

"Your making me do this to you Ayeka. Why are you hurting yourself, you know as well as I do Rhys is evil, I'm just trying to help you; can't you see that?"

Ayeka listens to his twisted logic, trying to figure out some way to reach Tenchi and somehow get him back to normal. She knew that she couldn't fight him, her heart just wasn't in it, but she wasn't about to let this demon get Sasami either.

"What about you Tenchi? Are you good for me? Are you not hurting me right now, why can't you see the truth?

"Truth! You want to talk about truth, well my sweet Ayeka I'll show you truth!

With that said the possessed Tenchi brings forth a dagger. Shock comes over Ayeka's body; she couldn't move an inch! She didn't know what was going to happen, she just wasn't sure anymore; was she going to die? Without ado the possessed Tenchi through the dagger straight for the disorientated Ayeka, blood splattered all over Ayeka's horror-stricken face as Rhys' limp body fell in front of her. All that Ayeka was able to do was look intently at Rhys wilted body in front of her, unable to touch him in fear of finding him dead. Her broken heart interrupted by the evil high-pitched laughter of the possessed Tenchi. She could see in his eyes that the demon was taking him completely and she was not about to let that happen. With confidence Ayeka willed her bruised body to stand.

"Anger and hatred cannot defeat this foe, for those things are what created it. However there is one thing, a gift that tells no lie. You know the truth, for it is written on your soul, only you possess the mark, and only blood can unite it. Blood is truth; it's the connection you and she possess, use your connection and all will be restored."

Before Ayeka could reply Funaho's voice dissipated from her mind. It was so clear now, Funaho had told her before, why didn't she catch it then. Ayeka knew what to do; she could bring Tenchi back, and she would.

"Why don't you tell me where Sasami is Ayeka? I promise it will be quick for you and her if you tell me now."

Ayeka ignored his comment as she put her hands behind her head.

"What are you doing?"

Ayeka kept her hands behind her head not answering him

"Answer me when I'm talking to you, or I promise I'll make you suffer!"

"Got it"

Confused at her statement Tenchi watched as she grabbed the front of her head ornament. Steadily pulling it of Ayeka reveled a similar symbol to Sasami's. Without warning Ayeka's whole body halts, her eyes an intensive red and her body glowing with radiance. Ayeka talks with a double voice.

"Blood, of our blood, pure and ancient, strong and indomitable. We call upon thee, I tsunami, and I Ayeka; descendents of the great power that is Jurai. we invoke thee. We summon thee, we need your aid, grant our request and give us the energy to release him from this possession. Give us strength to aid our blood, blood of your blood. Hear our plea."

Ayeka glows even brighter, her eyes pure red and her energy exerting from her body eliminating everything around her in a small circle. She looks directly at Tenchi without any warning almost making him jump in fear. A short breeze passes and Ayeka's face is inches from Tenchi's. She slowly sinks her face down until her forehead tenderly presses against his. Light ignites as Tenchi's emblem radiates off his forehead with power.

"I will not yield. You will watch as I eat the flesh of you sister's bones!"

"No, we will not!"

Ayeka raises her right hand, and with a flash a dagger appears. Without hesitance she takes it and cuts her left hand, and then cuts Tenchi's right hand. Clutching their hands together Ayeka talks in a double voice like before.

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"Blood is truth, blood connects us, and we are the same, we are one. I give myself into you and take your burden in me. Truth is our essence; it's the mark that binds us. Give me your burden let me take it inside me, we are one, we are one. Blood of my blood, embrace me, and bestow upon me your being. We are one..."

Three days had past and Tenchi had confided himself to his room. It didn't matter what Washu said he couldn't face Ayeka, after what he did he didn't think he could ever face her. Sighing he thought back to Washu's words.

"It seemed that the demon was feeding off Tenchi's emotion's making them heighten everyday. To be honest there was no way you could have fought it off so don't be troubled Tenchi."

Washu's smiling face faded in Tenchi's memory. He wasn't stupid h knew she was just being nice, the truth was he could have avoided it; it he wasn't jealous to begin with. It was his regret that started all of this; it was his fault! Tenchi wanted to die at the thought of ever causing harm to Sasami or Ayeka; it didn't matter if he was possessed or not. Those were his hands that slapped her, his mouth that said those awful things. How could it not be his fault?

"Dammit"

Tenchi yelled at himself punching the wall. He's been like this for three whole damn days! He was cracking, and worst of all he didn't have any idea what feelings were his and what were just intensified. Somehow it didn't matter because those feelings belonged to him, intensified or not. Of course if that was true, if all those feelings were legit, well...then he had lost Ayeka. He had lost everything, friendship, trust, everything! He wanted to cry, but he couldn't let himself. He was just so confused.

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Ayeka hadn't seen Tenchi or Rhys, Rhys mostly because he knew she wanted to think. Three whole days and her decision was finally made. She wondered if Tenchi had to go through all this to pick them; of course as she thought that was a stupid question. She was positive he went through hell trying to keep Ryoko and her at bay. Although she had to admit it wasn't a nice feeling, not at all? She had gone from unsure, uneasy happiness; uncertainty, joyful bliss, regret, confusion, sadness, jealousy, depression, and all the way back to uncertainty. She knew Tenchi went through it twice and she wasn't thrilled about the second time being her fault. Ayeka realized she blamed herself for a lot of things, but she didn't understand all the protest. She was to blame, but for some reason everyone kept saying it's not your fault; but the truth showed, it was her fault. She didn't eat much at dinner, but then no one really did. For some reason she felt everyone knew when she was going to make her decision; however the truth was she didn't even know. Then it hit her; she was holding the hearts of two people she cared dearly about. This task was not to be taken likely, and that's how she been treating it. She finally understood, over all the confusion she finally knew one thing; and that was, one thing. is everything dear to her.

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hi :), sorry it took a little longer but i almost got writer's block. and i told you that you would find out what's behind that head ornament, just to let you know i didn't forget. anyways i need ya'll to review and give me an idea who you want Ayeka to end up with. but if you don't i'll choose myself :) and i already got an idea. oh and don't hesitate to review and tell me what you don't understand. like my name you can call me slim or rain i don't really care which ever you prefer. :)

anyways KEEP REVIEWING and enjoy the rest of the story

-slim