i do not own tenchi muyo
hey sorry it took so long for me to post this chapter but i was really busy. Anyways i hope you enjoy. PLZ REVIEW
-slim
p.s. read bottom note if you are curious about the whole age thing.
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Ayeka's POV
A week has past since Sasami left, and she wouldn't be back for three more weeks. Over the week, I have completely lost myself. When I say this I don't mean I'm crazy or anything but I feel, nothing. I am trapped in an endless void of nothingness and emptiness itself will not even come to comfort me. I have nothing, I feel nothing, because of this my grip on reality has shattered. My thoughts fluctuate, however I always find myself back with Tarra; I realize nowadays that her death affected me more than I could ever imagine. I lie awake on my bed and think back to her; a smile crosses my face as I remember howour relationship started. I was around six years of age and I had wandered off away from Funaho.
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Out of POV
"Auntie Funaho are you there?"
A very frightened small Ayeka faintly said as she walked along the dank brick street. It was late at night and the ominous street lured the unknowing child further down its path.
"Funaho?"
Ayeka called out again, ignorant to the uninhabited vicinity surrounding her. As she took notice to her surroundings her eyes quickly filled to the brim as no one answered her cries. With a childish pout Ayeka plummeted on the ground prepared to cry.
"Hey, don't cry little one"
A gentle voice said a little ways in the distances, Ayeka slowly lifted her teary face, and her eyes gazed upon a girl about her age standing over her with a concerned look. Sniffling away her tears Ayeka just stared at the girl as if she was trying to figure something out.
"Um, how old are you?"
A little hesitant Ayeka replied as she stood.
"Six"
She said putting her fingers up as well.
"Well, I'm ten, my name is Tarra. Can you tell me what your mother looks like?
Tarra said with a gentle consoling smile, as Ayeka nodded at the question. Tarra got Ayeka back to Funaho and was of course rewarded for delivering the princess safely. It was clear the day Tarra was presented a medal that Ayeka was quite fond of her. From that day the two were inseparable. After Ayeka's lesson she would immediately insist that Tarra visit, and because of this, their bond was strong, and Ayeka's background; her royal background was never brought up until Ayeka was eleven.
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"What's wrong?"
Tarra asked for what felt like the hundredth time. Ayeka on the other hand was balled up with her back against the tree crying.
"Ayeka"
Tarra said sternly. She had never called Ayeka by her name; at least only when she wanted to get a point across. Not wanting to invoke her best friends' wrath Ayeka revealed her tear-stained face.
"Little one, tell me what's wrong. Why are you crying?"
"Because you are not"
Taken aback a little Tarra gave a confused look.
"Your parents have passed on, yet you pretend to not care. I know it is because of me, you wish to be a strong, for me. So I cry because you will not, I am mourning your anguish for you."
Smiling sadly Tara's eyes filled to the brim from Ayeka's devoted love of a friend, hugging her with all her emotion Tarra nearly squeezed the life out of Ayeka.
"Ok, ok enough of the mushy stuff. Tell me how your day went"
Composing herself, Ayeka begins cheerfully.
"Well I got to swim which was really fun, but then I had to go to Lady Castro for her teachings."
Ayeka said as her face descended from cheerful to sadness.
"Tarra, can I ask you something?"
"Of course"
"Would you still be my friend if I did not have this title?"
"Of course little one. Why would you even bring it up?"
"Well, Lady Castro said that if I weren't what I am I would have and be nothing."
"What!"
"I just don't want you to leave me"
"Did she say I would? Tell me everything she said little one.
"Well, it's what she says everyday. She says that I am spoiled, undisciplined, and that I am a rotten child because my brother is a half-breed cock sucking bit-
"Stop! Ok, don't repeat everything, I heard enough. Now I want you to come and get me the next time she says these things ok."
"Ok"
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A couple of weeks past before Ayeka saw Tarra on their regular schedule again. Tarra had to go with Funaho to discuss custody since her parents past away.
"You undisciplined little bitch!"
Lady Castro screamed at the steaming Ayeka. This has been going on ever since Tarra went with Funaho and Ayeka has been pushed to her limit every day.
"Lady Cast-"
"Shut the hell up! Are you talking back to me?!"
Ayeka's face swung to the side as Lady Castro raised her hand for another strike.
"Spoiled little –"
Lady Castro was cut short as her hand stopped during mid attack. Her eyes descended to her wrist, and were very surprised when they found a small balled up fist around it.
"And why may I ask are you disciplining her"
Tarra demanded in a tone that was certainly not questioning.
"Because, this little brat needs to learn her place. She needs discipline if she ever expects to rule this planet."
She says defensively as she snatches her wrist out of the young lady's grip.
"Maybe you need to learn yours."
Tarra replies darting her eyes at the wicked teacher.
"I beg your pardon."
Lady Castro says turning her noise up at the insult.
"You will be begging all to soon once Lady Funaho finds out this impertinence against her niece."
"And do you actually think she will believe an raggedy orphan from the wrong side of town like you."
She replies as she returns defensive.
"Why not?"
A familiar voice says from behind.
"I certainly wouldn't believe the likes of you"
"Lady Funaho"
Castro says kneeling so fast she almost fell over. Her eyes showing fear and anger as Funaho walked towards her.
"I told you she'd be begging"
Tarra says jokingly to Ayeka
"Lady Castro you will be trailed for crimes against the heir to our Jurai's throne. Guards!"
A with that said the screaming traitor is taken away by guards similar to Ayeka's.
"I apologize for the inconvenience you may have experienced, my sweet Ayeka"
Funaho says apologetically kneeling to the content Ayeka. Ayeka hugs her auntie.As she nods appreciatively
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"Why do people hate me?"
Ayeka asks innocently.
"What?! People don't hate you, even if they say they do. It's too strong of an emotion for a person to actually feel."
Tarra says surprised at this question.
"Well, didn't Lady Castro hate me?"
Ayeka asks a little more curious now.
"No, she was just a psycho bit- I mean, a mean lady. Listen Ayeka, not everyone in this world is going to like you; it's apart of life. Even yourself, you wont like everyone you meet either, you just have to know how to deal with it."
"Can I ask you a question?"
"I don't feel like talking about this subject anymore"
Tarra says a little upset that Lady Castro got Ayeka thinking about this.
"One last question"
Ayeka said with puppy eyes
"Ok"
Damn, Tarra thought, she always gave in.
"Why won't you say it?"
"What?"
Tarra asked confused
"Why wont you say it; what I am. It's been six years and you have never called me by my title."
"Well,"
"Do it"
Ayeka says quickly cutting Tarra off
"What! No."
"Please"
"I thought this was just a question"
"Well if it's what I am I want you to say it"
"Ayeka...Ayeka listen it is not what you are."
Tarra says a little annoyed
"Then why am I?"
"Okay, I see that you will not drop this, so I'm going to say this once and only once. Ayeka, you were born into royalty, and by birth you are the first crowned princess of the Jurai royal family, however, that is not what defines you. You are a princess by blood, so whether you chose the position or not you will always have that in you, but having this title doesn't and never will mean that you will have to change who you are. What defines you, as a person isn't your title, your heritage, or even your blood; it's your soul. The one thing these people can never take from you is your soul. Your soul is your will, your eternal and undying love, it is you, in the most pure form, and you are the only person who can taint it. Do not let these people define you, define yourself."
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It was when Ayeka was around thirteen years of age when their friendship became stronger than they could ever imagine.
"Tarra!"
Ayeka screamed out for her life. She had been playing near the bank when out of nowhere a very venomous Juraian snake appeared. Terrified Ayeka slowly backed away from the snake not noticing the unstable ground she was about to stand on. Her cries where only heard by Tarra who was nearby on a walk. Quickly running to Ayeka's aid Tarra was stunned with fear as she saw her only family drift off in dangerous rapid waters.
"Hold on Ayeka!"
She yelled before plunging into the treacherous waters.
"Swim to me!"
Tarra yelled as she swam towards Ayeka, she couldn't figure out why she would just let the current take her without a fight.
"I cant my-my leg-it's- hurt"
She yelled back through gulps of water. Tarra quickly viewed the trail of red water, and immediately quickened her pace.
"Gotcha"
Tarra said reassuringly as she grabbed Ayeka's wrist. Tara's confidence rebooted as a smile appeared on Ayeka's face, but was delayed for a moment when she heard a strange sound. As Tarra looked up truth rushed across her youthful face, with each second she could almost see the small fibers within the branch snapping from the weight. So to not startle Ayeka Tarra slowly looked around for hope.
"Ayeka"
And like a pray-answered Tarra laid eyes on a mossy bolder near the rivers edge.
"Yeah"
"You see that bolder over there near the bank"
Tarra pointed out
"Yeah"
"I'm going to do something; I want you to try to reach it"
"Tarra"
Ayeka said with worry in her voice will Tarra completely ignored her. Without warning Tarra tugged on the branch making it snap off. As the current took them Tarra impaled the water with the branch, and they stopped.
"Hurry, Ayeka the currents to strong"
With that Ayeka quickly climbed onto the bolder using Tarra for a boost. Quickly following Ayeka's lead Tarra leaped onto the bolder,
"Tarra"
Ayeka cried as she held onto her friend so that she wouldn't slip.
"I can't get on. It's to mossy"
"No, don't say that, you can"
Ayeka argued trying to pull her friend onto the bolder.
"Little one"
Tarra calmly said trying to calm her down
"No!"
Ayeka yelled back without warning
"Ayeka!"
Tarra sternly said stopping Ayeka as soon as those words where uttered.
"Let me go............I'll grab that branch down stream, you go get help ok."
Tarra calmly said
"But"
Ayeka stubbornly opposed almost cutting Tarra off
"Now, Ayeka!"
Tarra sternly said her name for the second time. For the first time Ayeka turned her back on her friend, an as this thought entered her mind she whirled back around; only to have reassurance cover her face when she saw Tarra grab the branch down stream. Ayeka brought back help and made a solemn promise to never turn her back on her friend ever again. However, little did Ayeka know that this very promise would be broken two more times?
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With anger radiating from her body Ayeka sprinted down the hallway. She had heard the whole thing, and honestly it pissed her off. How could they be doing this to her, how did they expect her to live? Tarra was nineteen years old and grown now, which meant she had to go out in the world and live; but wasn't she living here? Ayeka didn't understand she overheard the whole conversation, they said that they gave Tarra an extra year to make the experience easier for me, but how is it easier for me! They're getting rid of my family! Didn't they understand how much she meant to me, I couldn't just let her go; I just couldn't! Thank goodness Ayeka thought as she caught a glimpse of Tarra round the corner with the guards.
"Tarra"
Ayeka screamed out, fearful that she might be to late. She almost ran into her as Tarra swiftly turned around. Without any warning they embraced.
"What are you doing little one?"
"You can't go!"
Ayeka sputtered out unable to control her emotions.
"Little one"
Tarra says trying to console Ayeka.
"No! they can't take you! Funaho isn't even here, they can't do this!"
Ayeka yells out frantically pointing her finger at the guards
"Sweetie, she's the one who made the decision; we both did"
"What?"
Ayeka says very confused now
"Look, I have to leave. I have to go and live my life. I have to work and see what I am capable of."
"But aren't you living here? Don't you want to stay with me?"
Ayeka asks not sure if she can control the countless emotions swarming in her head
"Of course I do, if I could I would, but you have to understand little one, you have to understand that you are their hope. You cannot leave them or this planet, and I cannot stay. You know I cannot."
Tarra says trying to make her understand her duties she must fulfill
"Then I revoke my title"
"Then you are killing innocent lives"
Tarra fires back at her, all sweetness in her voice dissipated
"But"
"No, listen. I love you more than I love myself, I would die for you, and I would live for you too. You are a part of me forever, and we will always be connected. I love you so much little one; you are my family, my life, and my only love. You- my Ayeka, you are the one thing that is precious in this life, and the next. And I love you enough to let you live your life."
Tarra gives Ayeka a necklace before hugging her again
"I love you too Tarra"
Ayeka takes the necklace in her hands as she squeezes Tarra not wanting to let go.
"Love me enough to live for me?"
Tarra says tightening her grip also
"Yes, and more"
"Then you love me enough to let me go"
"...Y-yes"
Ayeka hesitantly says as she makes her way through her tears.
"Ok little one, I'll see you later"
And with that said Tarra let's go and waits for Ayeka to walk away. Accepting what she must do, Ayeka once again walks away from Tarra.
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hey guys, i hope you liked the chapter, and PLZ REVIEW!! oh yeah, and for you people who are very particular about tenchi fics, just for the record, i know that Juraians age slower than normal, so i based this off of appearence, not years, so they could have been friends for hundreds of years. if anyone has any question about that PLZ REVIEW. any ways i don't know when i'll update so plz review for encouragement ok (lol).
-slim:)