[Over the week Mikumi got to know the entire household even more. She was still weak and would collapse sometimes, but someone was always there to catch her. Whenever Tenchi would catch her Ayeka and Ryouko would go ballistic. Mikumi borrowed some of Ayeka's clothes so that she could look like a true princess of Jurai. After the week was over Mikumi could walk for a long time without collapsing. She decided to celebrate by having her little talk with her brother Yosho. It was the first time she had been outside to Earth and enjoyed all the sites it had to offer. For it is spring and the blossoms have finally come out. Yosho is walking with Mikumi down the steps that lead to the shrine.]
Mikumi: It is so beautiful Yosho. I am so glad I am here.
Yosho: Yes me too. It is so strange that it takes someone who has never seen this place to actually understand its beauty.
Mikumi: Everything has beauty Yosho, you just need to find it.
Yosho: Yes that is what Mother always told us.
Mikumi: I miss her Yosho. I just want to see home again. I don't need anything else but home.
[Mikumi looks around and tears begin to swell in her eyes.]
Yosho: Then go home no one is stopping you.
Mikumi: Yes they are. There is someone who cannot afford to let me go home. I found out things never known before. My knowledge could completely change all of Jurai. And they know it, and they want me dead.
[Mikumi turns away so that Yosho will not see the tears coming down her face. Yosho puts a hand on her shoulder.]
Yosho: What knowledge do you have? Why can't you tell me? Or anyone else? It's not right you have always trusted me.
[Mikumi tirns around angrily at Yosho, the tears flying away form her face.]
Mikumi: You didn't trust me! You never told me you were leaving Jurai. Or that you did not want to be King!
[Yosho begins to walk down the steps again. Mikumi stays behind.]
Yosho: You wouldn't have understood.
Mikumi: Same reason for me as well.
[Yosho stops walking.]
Yosho: You can still go back.
Mikumi: (walking down to Yosho) Yosho the first time that I was taken away, I was sent to the far ends of the universe. They probably thought I would die or give up or something. But I didn't. I made my way back. When I was almost home again, they attacked. My five Lighthawk wings were no match. I almost died. But somehow I got here to Earth. And I don't know why.
Yosho: I'm not sure how, but Tsunami had something to do with it.
Mikumi: Tsunami...
Yosho: Mikumi. I have given thought to your situation, and I may be able to help.
Mikumi: How?
Yosho: Well, I must go back to Jurai, and take Tenchi as well. I will go back with you. Maybe they won't attack if you aren't alone.
Mikumi: Oh Yosho don't! I can't have you risking your life, as well as your grandson's. Plus, my ship is in desperate need of repairs.
Yosho: I am sure Washuu could fix your ship.
Mikumi: I don't know Yosho. Are you really sure? It will be dangerous.
Yosho: Lets go see.
[With that they walk back to the house and into Washuu's lab where she is finishing her work on some sort of project. They enter the room hoping she is in a good mood. Ayeka is also in there helping Washuu.]
Mikumi: Miss Washuu, I have a request for you.
Washuu: I only answer to, LITTLE WASHUUUUUUUUUUU!
[Mikumi is slightly confused. She looks at Ayeka who silently tells her to do what Washuu asks.]
Mikumi: Okay, Little Washuu, would you please fix my spaceship, I wish to return home.
Ayeka: Are you sure about this Mikumi? It is very dangerous for you.
Mikumi: Yes Ayeka it is time for me to go home.
Ayeka: Well I will miss you sister. So will Sasami, we like it here on Earth. But I will return someday, after I woo Tenchi. But I'm sure you must make your good-byes and it will be difficult.
Yosho: Tenchi and I are going with her, it is time Tenchi learns his Juraian power.
Ayeka: What!? Well um, I guess I should return home too. Sasami and I have gone for too long I guess. In fact what we are building here is a communicator to the Planet Jurai. I guess we won't be needing it now. We should just throw it out.
[She picks up the communicator and is about to throw it in a trash bin when Mikumi stops her.]
Mikumi: No! Wait! We should tell Jurai I am coming. It would make it safer if they knew I am alive and going home.
Ayeka: Hmmmmmmm. good point. All right well its almost finished. Washuu can you finish it without my help?
Washuu: I started it without your help!
Ayeka: Come Mikumi, lets go tell Sasami.
[So they head upstairs thinking they were bringing good news to Sasami. They arrived in the living room to see everyone sitting there. Yosho took Tenchi outside to tell him what was going on. Ayeka broke the news to Sasami. When Sasami heard it she broke into tears.]
Ryouko: So princess. Going home I see. I guess you couldn't handle the competition. Too bad. Tenchi is all mine now. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Mikumi: Tenchi is coming with us.
Ryouko: What? It can't be! Well I'm coming too.
Ayeka: Do you think you could do that? They wouldn't let you near Jurai after what you did. No, Tenchi is going to live with his real family on Jurai and there is nothing you can do about it.
Sasami: (sob) Tenchi is coming with us (sob).
Ayeka: Yes Sasami Tenchi is going with us. That is what he and Yosho are talking about now.
Ryouko: No he's not!
Ayeka: You can't stop it Ryouko!
Ryouko: Shut up!
Mihoshi: Hey what are we going to do? We live here?
Kiyone: That's right!
Ayeka: Hmmmmmmm... Maybe you could come with us.
Mihoshi: Yea! That would be so fun!
Kiyone: Mihoshi! We've been assigned to this section to protect it we can't just leave it!
[The arguing continued and got even further. Down in Washuu's lab Washuu has just finished her communicator. Tsunami appears standing behind Washuu.]
Tsunami: Tokimi will still destroy the ship. You know that.
Washuu: What can I do?
Tsunami: You know what you can do. You can go with them.
Washuu: Technically you're going with them, just protect them.
Tsunami: Washuu, the end is near. She will attack no matter how many guards, how many
royals, or how many powers are on that ship. You are the only thing she needs alive.
[Turning to face Washuu.]
Washuu: She is interested in Tenchi too you know. She won't kill him.
Tsunami: He won't be killed when in danger he initiates the Lighthawk wings. She will send a blast that would destroy everyone else, but not him.
Washuu: So this is unavoidable.
Tsunami: Yes. We knew it would happen. See you on Jurai, sister.
With those final words Tsunami disappeared into nothingness again. Washuu went upstairs only to see everyone fighting with each other. Mikumi, Sasami, Tenchi and Yosho were just watching everything go on.
Washuu: Ahem.
Everyone stops what they are doing and look at Washuu.
Washuu: If it is not too much trouble or inconvenience, may I go to Jurai with you.
Mikumi: Of course Washuu, that would be lovely.
Ryouko: If Washuu goes I go!
Ayeka: No way!
Ryouko: (fake sob) All I want is to be with my mommy. Its been so long since I've seen her! I couldn't bear to be without her. You must know what it feels like don't you Mikumi?
Mikumi: Well I didn't know Washuu was your mother Ryouko. I guess you should come with us then. But Jurai still may not allow it.
Ryouko: They will if you say its okay.
Ayeka: Well I don't like it.
Mihoshi: Hey! What about me and Kiyone?
Mikumi: Hmmmmmmmmmmm. I know! We could contact the Galaxy Police and say we
need you for a special assignment. They wouldn't turn down the royal princess of Jurai if she said you were needed.
Kiyone: I don't know.
Mikumi: Think of it this way Kiyone, if a royal princess hand picks two police detectives for a top secret assignment, those detectives surely will be promoted.
Kiyone: A promotion! Well why didn't you say so. Of Course we'll go!
Sasami: Yea! We're all going to Jurai!
Ayeka: First we must contact Jurai. How shall we do this?
Mikumi: I have an idea. Come here Ayeka.
[Mikumi explains her idea to Ayeka and Ayeka agreed. They went down into
Washuu's lab and had Washuu contact the Planet Jurai Video Conversation Unit. One of the
operators answered. Ayeka was talking to the guard while Mikumi stayed out of sight.]
Operator: Jurai Video Conversation Unit who would you like to connect to?
Ayeka: I am Princess Ayeka first princess of the Planet Jurai.
Operator: Oh my! Yes Princess! What do you need?
Ayeka: I wish to speak with Queen Funaho
Operator: Of course right away!. um, she's in a council meeting right now can I take a
message.
Ayeka: I must speak to her it is urgent.
Operator: Okay.
[Five minutes go by and then Ayeka is connected to Funaho.]
Funaho: Hello Ayeka. What was so important you couldn't leave a message?
Ayeka: You needed to see this for yourself to believe it. Come here.
[Mikumi walks to where Funaho can see her. Funaho gasps.]
Funaho: My little Mikumi is that you? Is it really you?
Mikumi: Yes mother it is really me. I've been alive for all these years.
Funaho: Oh my Mikumi you're alive my baby is alive! I must go get your father!
Ayeka: Great! Here comes father.
[Funaho runs off to get her husband while Mikumi and Ayeka wait. They see her rushing back with Azusa by her side.]
Azusa: Mikumi, you're really alive?
Mikumi: Yes father, and I'm coming home to Jurai.
Azusa: Well at least I have one obedient child left.
Ayeka: All of us are coming home father. We've decide it's time. Oh and Tenchi is coming too!
Azusa: Great. Why is he coming?
Mikumi: Because he belongs in Jurai. Now I want you to be nice to him father no funny business. Also we are bringing Washuu, Kiyone, Mihoshi, and ummmm. Ryouko.
Azusa: RYOUKO! Absolutely not! No Way! Not at all! Nope! It can't happen! The people would crucify me. She is too powerful to contain.
[Washuu who has been listening in pipes up.]
Washuu: If I may offer a suggestion.
Azusa: What?
Washuu: Well Ryouko's power is actually in three gems. Those gems when in her body give her the energy and power which you so fear. Yosho sealed those gems in the Master Key,
something Ryouko cannot touch. If we just put those gems in the Master Key the only Power
she will have is the ability to fly.
Azusa: But it still is Ryouko.
Mikumi: Mihoshi and Kiyone are Galaxy Police officers. We could say that they are there to keep an eye on Ryouko.
Funaho: Do it Azusa. I've been without my children for too long.
Azusa: All right. They can come. But they all better behave themselves. By the way Ayeka, have you talked to your mother yet.
[Ayeka sweat drops.]
Ayeka: Um...er... not yet father. But I would like to. (under breath) yeah right.
Azusa: Guard, go get Queen Misaki.
Ayeka: Oh Boy.
[All of a sudden Misaki came crashing into the room. She shoved everyone out of the way so that she could see her daughter.]
Misaki: Little Ayeka! Oh my Ayeka! How good it is to see you again.
Ayeka: Oh hello Mother. You look Well.
Mikumi: Hello Auntie Misaki.
Misaki: Mikumi! You're alive! Oh this is a great day! Is it true you are all coming home?
Ayeka: Yes Mother it's true.
Misaki: Finally!!!!! My babies are coming home.
Ayeka: Mother we really must be going. We will see you all very soon. I promise!
Misaki: All right dear. Tell Sasami I love her! Bye
Funaho: Bye girls! I am anxiously waiting! Hurry home!
Azusa: Good-Bye girls.
Ayeka & Mikumi: Bye!
[They shut the machine off.]
Ayeka: Lets go upstairs and tell everyone the good news!
[Ayeka and Mikumi went upstairs to tell everyone the rules, and to prepare for their journey. Washuu stayed back and had a quiet thought.]
Washuu: It is not over yet Mikumi. I'm afraid your horrors are just beginning.
[Deep in space. On Tokimi's shrine.]
Tokimi: I couldn't have said it better myself Washuu. Even if I tried.
Next:
The Star of the Lighthawk: part II of the Mikumi saga
Mikumi: It is so beautiful Yosho. I am so glad I am here.
Yosho: Yes me too. It is so strange that it takes someone who has never seen this place to actually understand its beauty.
Mikumi: Everything has beauty Yosho, you just need to find it.
Yosho: Yes that is what Mother always told us.
Mikumi: I miss her Yosho. I just want to see home again. I don't need anything else but home.
[Mikumi looks around and tears begin to swell in her eyes.]
Yosho: Then go home no one is stopping you.
Mikumi: Yes they are. There is someone who cannot afford to let me go home. I found out things never known before. My knowledge could completely change all of Jurai. And they know it, and they want me dead.
[Mikumi turns away so that Yosho will not see the tears coming down her face. Yosho puts a hand on her shoulder.]
Yosho: What knowledge do you have? Why can't you tell me? Or anyone else? It's not right you have always trusted me.
[Mikumi tirns around angrily at Yosho, the tears flying away form her face.]
Mikumi: You didn't trust me! You never told me you were leaving Jurai. Or that you did not want to be King!
[Yosho begins to walk down the steps again. Mikumi stays behind.]
Yosho: You wouldn't have understood.
Mikumi: Same reason for me as well.
[Yosho stops walking.]
Yosho: You can still go back.
Mikumi: (walking down to Yosho) Yosho the first time that I was taken away, I was sent to the far ends of the universe. They probably thought I would die or give up or something. But I didn't. I made my way back. When I was almost home again, they attacked. My five Lighthawk wings were no match. I almost died. But somehow I got here to Earth. And I don't know why.
Yosho: I'm not sure how, but Tsunami had something to do with it.
Mikumi: Tsunami...
Yosho: Mikumi. I have given thought to your situation, and I may be able to help.
Mikumi: How?
Yosho: Well, I must go back to Jurai, and take Tenchi as well. I will go back with you. Maybe they won't attack if you aren't alone.
Mikumi: Oh Yosho don't! I can't have you risking your life, as well as your grandson's. Plus, my ship is in desperate need of repairs.
Yosho: I am sure Washuu could fix your ship.
Mikumi: I don't know Yosho. Are you really sure? It will be dangerous.
Yosho: Lets go see.
[With that they walk back to the house and into Washuu's lab where she is finishing her work on some sort of project. They enter the room hoping she is in a good mood. Ayeka is also in there helping Washuu.]
Mikumi: Miss Washuu, I have a request for you.
Washuu: I only answer to, LITTLE WASHUUUUUUUUUUU!
[Mikumi is slightly confused. She looks at Ayeka who silently tells her to do what Washuu asks.]
Mikumi: Okay, Little Washuu, would you please fix my spaceship, I wish to return home.
Ayeka: Are you sure about this Mikumi? It is very dangerous for you.
Mikumi: Yes Ayeka it is time for me to go home.
Ayeka: Well I will miss you sister. So will Sasami, we like it here on Earth. But I will return someday, after I woo Tenchi. But I'm sure you must make your good-byes and it will be difficult.
Yosho: Tenchi and I are going with her, it is time Tenchi learns his Juraian power.
Ayeka: What!? Well um, I guess I should return home too. Sasami and I have gone for too long I guess. In fact what we are building here is a communicator to the Planet Jurai. I guess we won't be needing it now. We should just throw it out.
[She picks up the communicator and is about to throw it in a trash bin when Mikumi stops her.]
Mikumi: No! Wait! We should tell Jurai I am coming. It would make it safer if they knew I am alive and going home.
Ayeka: Hmmmmmmm. good point. All right well its almost finished. Washuu can you finish it without my help?
Washuu: I started it without your help!
Ayeka: Come Mikumi, lets go tell Sasami.
[So they head upstairs thinking they were bringing good news to Sasami. They arrived in the living room to see everyone sitting there. Yosho took Tenchi outside to tell him what was going on. Ayeka broke the news to Sasami. When Sasami heard it she broke into tears.]
Ryouko: So princess. Going home I see. I guess you couldn't handle the competition. Too bad. Tenchi is all mine now. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Mikumi: Tenchi is coming with us.
Ryouko: What? It can't be! Well I'm coming too.
Ayeka: Do you think you could do that? They wouldn't let you near Jurai after what you did. No, Tenchi is going to live with his real family on Jurai and there is nothing you can do about it.
Sasami: (sob) Tenchi is coming with us (sob).
Ayeka: Yes Sasami Tenchi is going with us. That is what he and Yosho are talking about now.
Ryouko: No he's not!
Ayeka: You can't stop it Ryouko!
Ryouko: Shut up!
Mihoshi: Hey what are we going to do? We live here?
Kiyone: That's right!
Ayeka: Hmmmmmmm... Maybe you could come with us.
Mihoshi: Yea! That would be so fun!
Kiyone: Mihoshi! We've been assigned to this section to protect it we can't just leave it!
[The arguing continued and got even further. Down in Washuu's lab Washuu has just finished her communicator. Tsunami appears standing behind Washuu.]
Tsunami: Tokimi will still destroy the ship. You know that.
Washuu: What can I do?
Tsunami: You know what you can do. You can go with them.
Washuu: Technically you're going with them, just protect them.
Tsunami: Washuu, the end is near. She will attack no matter how many guards, how many
royals, or how many powers are on that ship. You are the only thing she needs alive.
[Turning to face Washuu.]
Washuu: She is interested in Tenchi too you know. She won't kill him.
Tsunami: He won't be killed when in danger he initiates the Lighthawk wings. She will send a blast that would destroy everyone else, but not him.
Washuu: So this is unavoidable.
Tsunami: Yes. We knew it would happen. See you on Jurai, sister.
With those final words Tsunami disappeared into nothingness again. Washuu went upstairs only to see everyone fighting with each other. Mikumi, Sasami, Tenchi and Yosho were just watching everything go on.
Washuu: Ahem.
Everyone stops what they are doing and look at Washuu.
Washuu: If it is not too much trouble or inconvenience, may I go to Jurai with you.
Mikumi: Of course Washuu, that would be lovely.
Ryouko: If Washuu goes I go!
Ayeka: No way!
Ryouko: (fake sob) All I want is to be with my mommy. Its been so long since I've seen her! I couldn't bear to be without her. You must know what it feels like don't you Mikumi?
Mikumi: Well I didn't know Washuu was your mother Ryouko. I guess you should come with us then. But Jurai still may not allow it.
Ryouko: They will if you say its okay.
Ayeka: Well I don't like it.
Mihoshi: Hey! What about me and Kiyone?
Mikumi: Hmmmmmmmmmmm. I know! We could contact the Galaxy Police and say we
need you for a special assignment. They wouldn't turn down the royal princess of Jurai if she said you were needed.
Kiyone: I don't know.
Mikumi: Think of it this way Kiyone, if a royal princess hand picks two police detectives for a top secret assignment, those detectives surely will be promoted.
Kiyone: A promotion! Well why didn't you say so. Of Course we'll go!
Sasami: Yea! We're all going to Jurai!
Ayeka: First we must contact Jurai. How shall we do this?
Mikumi: I have an idea. Come here Ayeka.
[Mikumi explains her idea to Ayeka and Ayeka agreed. They went down into
Washuu's lab and had Washuu contact the Planet Jurai Video Conversation Unit. One of the
operators answered. Ayeka was talking to the guard while Mikumi stayed out of sight.]
Operator: Jurai Video Conversation Unit who would you like to connect to?
Ayeka: I am Princess Ayeka first princess of the Planet Jurai.
Operator: Oh my! Yes Princess! What do you need?
Ayeka: I wish to speak with Queen Funaho
Operator: Of course right away!. um, she's in a council meeting right now can I take a
message.
Ayeka: I must speak to her it is urgent.
Operator: Okay.
[Five minutes go by and then Ayeka is connected to Funaho.]
Funaho: Hello Ayeka. What was so important you couldn't leave a message?
Ayeka: You needed to see this for yourself to believe it. Come here.
[Mikumi walks to where Funaho can see her. Funaho gasps.]
Funaho: My little Mikumi is that you? Is it really you?
Mikumi: Yes mother it is really me. I've been alive for all these years.
Funaho: Oh my Mikumi you're alive my baby is alive! I must go get your father!
Ayeka: Great! Here comes father.
[Funaho runs off to get her husband while Mikumi and Ayeka wait. They see her rushing back with Azusa by her side.]
Azusa: Mikumi, you're really alive?
Mikumi: Yes father, and I'm coming home to Jurai.
Azusa: Well at least I have one obedient child left.
Ayeka: All of us are coming home father. We've decide it's time. Oh and Tenchi is coming too!
Azusa: Great. Why is he coming?
Mikumi: Because he belongs in Jurai. Now I want you to be nice to him father no funny business. Also we are bringing Washuu, Kiyone, Mihoshi, and ummmm. Ryouko.
Azusa: RYOUKO! Absolutely not! No Way! Not at all! Nope! It can't happen! The people would crucify me. She is too powerful to contain.
[Washuu who has been listening in pipes up.]
Washuu: If I may offer a suggestion.
Azusa: What?
Washuu: Well Ryouko's power is actually in three gems. Those gems when in her body give her the energy and power which you so fear. Yosho sealed those gems in the Master Key,
something Ryouko cannot touch. If we just put those gems in the Master Key the only Power
she will have is the ability to fly.
Azusa: But it still is Ryouko.
Mikumi: Mihoshi and Kiyone are Galaxy Police officers. We could say that they are there to keep an eye on Ryouko.
Funaho: Do it Azusa. I've been without my children for too long.
Azusa: All right. They can come. But they all better behave themselves. By the way Ayeka, have you talked to your mother yet.
[Ayeka sweat drops.]
Ayeka: Um...er... not yet father. But I would like to. (under breath) yeah right.
Azusa: Guard, go get Queen Misaki.
Ayeka: Oh Boy.
[All of a sudden Misaki came crashing into the room. She shoved everyone out of the way so that she could see her daughter.]
Misaki: Little Ayeka! Oh my Ayeka! How good it is to see you again.
Ayeka: Oh hello Mother. You look Well.
Mikumi: Hello Auntie Misaki.
Misaki: Mikumi! You're alive! Oh this is a great day! Is it true you are all coming home?
Ayeka: Yes Mother it's true.
Misaki: Finally!!!!! My babies are coming home.
Ayeka: Mother we really must be going. We will see you all very soon. I promise!
Misaki: All right dear. Tell Sasami I love her! Bye
Funaho: Bye girls! I am anxiously waiting! Hurry home!
Azusa: Good-Bye girls.
Ayeka & Mikumi: Bye!
[They shut the machine off.]
Ayeka: Lets go upstairs and tell everyone the good news!
[Ayeka and Mikumi went upstairs to tell everyone the rules, and to prepare for their journey. Washuu stayed back and had a quiet thought.]
Washuu: It is not over yet Mikumi. I'm afraid your horrors are just beginning.
[Deep in space. On Tokimi's shrine.]
Tokimi: I couldn't have said it better myself Washuu. Even if I tried.
Next:
The Star of the Lighthawk: part II of the Mikumi saga