Gomen! 0.0! I am SOoo sorry for not updating this in a while. I wanted to finish Happy Holidays as soon as possible because it's almost done. Sadly I haven't been able to finish it yet. Sigh.. Well anyways, I'm back now and I promise I'll make this worth the wait... or rather try to. I don't know. Depends on how everything turns out. Well I know you didn't come here to listen to me. You came here to read this here story. So without further ado, I now present the next chapter of WGAE. Hope y'all enjoy!
Disclaimer- Nope still don't own Tenchi.
Chapter 6-Toast To The Sun
Detective Kiyone let out another sigh for the tenth time that morning. She sitting in a small cafe with her morning coffee steaming in front of her as she watches people pass by the large window. She is NOT a morning person. She hates mornings, it signals another stressing day of work. Kiyone just wishes to go back one year ago when she was a top detective in the NYPD.
Sadly once she reached the top, things seemed to go downhill in her life. She just couldn't handle any of the cases that come with the job. She got demoted to a regular cop after two months. All she's trying to do now is just get promoted again so she can prove that she's worthy of the job.
In order to get promoted though, she'll need to bust a large case. But nothing yet has come her way. The only case that was worth going after was the robbery a few nights ago. If only she was able to catch one of the crooks. Kiyone sighs again at the thought of forever being trapped as a traffic cop. With the way things are going in her career she may be trapped in her position. She has got to have the worst life ever besides people who are locked up in jail.
Kiyone lifts up her steaming cup of coffee and takes a sip. Her face crunches up in disgust at the bitter taste of the coffee. She said she wanted French Vanilla. How do the get just plain black out of French Vanilla? Oh well, she could use the extra caffeine this morning. She hadn't gotten much sleep so she probably needs the extra kick.
She places her right arm on the small round table and places her chin on her palm as she gazes out into the busy streets. Every where she looks there's a person breaking some sort of law one way or another. A person j-walking, a vehicle running a red light, littering, shoplifting. Being a police officer she's suppose to stop them but how is one cop suppose to stop all of them? Besides it's not like they will learn once they get a ticket, they'd most likely walk off and continue without a second thought.
Kiyone rubs her temples fighting off her headache. Why had she chosen to become a police officer anyway? There's no real feeling of pride in the job she has now. She isn't making a difference in society. Sure she wanted to become a cop at first since her father was one before he was shot and killed on the streets. She wanted to catch the person responsible for her father's shooting, but she hasn't gotten any closer to finding that man then she has to getting a raise.
"Excuse me. But I asked for light and sweet. Not black." Kiyone smirks a bit. Seems she's not the only one who got the wrong coffee. Another costumer is complaining about their order.
"Sorry sir. I fix that right away." Kiyone rolls her eyes at the innocent sounding worker. It seems she's used to having complaining costumers since it sounds like she's said the same line hundreds of times before. Kiyone herself had already complained almost a dozen times before giving up. Maybe it's time to find a new cafe since this place obvious has a problem with miss placed orders.
"Here it is sir. That will be one twenty five." The worker says.
"You mean I have to pay for this when you gave me the wrong coffee?" The costumer complains. Kiyone raises an eyebrow at the sound of the familiar voice.
"Yes sir." The worker replies.
The costumer mumbles something while the sound of coins hitting the counter is heard. "This should be illegal or something." The costumer complains.
Kiyone leans back in her chair thinking about the last comment. Now that she thinks about it. It is illegal to charge a costumer for a misplaced purchase when it's the business's fault. Now if she had only realized that a long time ago, it would of saved her some money. Deciding to solve the problem once and for all she stands up, "Actually it is against the law." She announces as she turns around.
"Huh?" The worker and costumer say in union at the new voice. The costumer is more or less shocked at seeing Kiyone much like Kiyone is at seeing the costumer.
Kiyone's eyebrows raise a bit in surprise at seeing the person who's complaining about the coffee. It was the same man she picked up off the streets a few nights ago. The one she believes had a part in the robbery of the small store the night before she helped him. "You!" She explains in surprise.
Tenchi stands there giving a nervous smile, coffee in his left hand as he scratches the back of his head with his right, "Oh hi. Fancy seeing you again." Tenchi says lamely.
Kiyone's eyes narrow as she places her hands on her hips, "Yes... I could say the same thing to you after you ran out without a reason."
Tenchi turns his head off to the side, finding the counter suddenly fascinating. He shifts his weight from one foot to the other nervously as he tries to think of a reply, "Well.. I didn't want to intrude on you. You already helped me enough and I didn't have any way to repay you." Tenchi explains half of it a lie, half of it the truth.
"I don't expect anything in return for helping someone." Kiyone says noticing his stance. He's favoring his left leg more then his right. She suddenly remembers his ribs on his right side looking fractured when she helped him. Obviously they were fractured or broken. Her facial features soften a bit as she walks over to him, "Are you alright?" She asks pointing to his right side.
"Yea.. never better" Tenchi says reassuringly, 'Oh man I need to get out of here. Being around her makes me nervous, she's a cop after all.' "YEOWCH!" Tenchi nearly throws his coffee in the air when Kiyone pokes his ribs, causing a sharp pain surround his whole right side.
Kiyone smirks as she crosses her arms, "Never better uh huh. You're a terrible liar you know that?" Kiyone shakes her head, "You should go to the hospital and have them look at that." She advises.
"The hospital cost too much and I don't have that kind of money." Tenchi snaps back. He looks over to the clerk who is still standing at their side, listening to the whole conversation. "Keep it. I don't care." Tenchi announces. he turns back to Kiyone, "I'd stay and talk but I have things to take care of so I'll be leaving now. It was mostly a pleasure talking to you officer." Tenchi says sarcastically as he heads out of the cafe.
'Man.. I'm never going back to that cafe again.' Tenchi promises himself. Not only do they charge him for a coffee that wasn't his order but he runs into the same cop that helped him. He also has a suspicion that she suspects him for something. Depending on what her suspicion is it may not be far off. He'll worry about it later. Right now he has to go meet Azaka and Kimedaki to hand them their boss's payment. Flying above him is a laughing Ryoko.
Unbeknownst to Tenchi, he's being followed by a certain New York police officer. After Tenchi left the cafe, Kiyone soon followed to see what he's up to. Thinking that following him will give her some leads on the robbery or anything he might be involved in, she makes sure to remain hidden as she follows him down an alley. Half way down the alley are two men with their back turned. On the side of the building on the right is a dumpster where Kiyone decides to hide behind while Tenchi walks up to the two men.
"I'm here." Tenchi announces as he stops behind him.
"Do you have the money Masaki?" Azaka asks. Tenchi nods as he pulls out a paper bag from the pocket of his jacket. He hand the bag to Kimedaki who peers inside to see the money in it. "Is it all there?" Azaka asks Kimedaki.
Kimedaki closes the bag back up and nods telling him that it's all there. Azaka turns back to Tenchi and gives a half smile, "Well it's nice to know that you're not as useless as the boss thought. Tenchi remains silent as he waits for the two to just leave. "We'll contact you when the next shipment arrives." Azaka adds.
Tenchi sighs in disappointment, "Can't you get someone else? I'm sick of this."
CRACK! Tenchi's back hits the side of the building from the force of Azaka's punch. Tenchi can already feel his right cheek bruising. Azaka walks towards Tenchi, his eyes blazing in anger. He grabs the collar of Tenchi's jacket, "You listen here you little maggot. You should know by now that once you're in you can't get out." Azaka shouts making sure Tenchi hears him, "What the boss orders is what goes. You're lucky the boss just doesn't order us to kill you and get it over with." Azaka says threateningly. He pushes Tenchi back against the wall who slides to the ground as Azaka and Kimedaki walk off without another word.
Kiyone remains still in her spot as she writes down most of the conversation down on a notepad. Now she knows Tenchi is in on something. What that is exactly, she doesn't know yet. But she's sure she can figure it out.
Tenchi sighs as he hangs his head down a bit. He brings his knees up and rests his forehead down on his knees, "You can come out now. I know you're there." He calls out.
Kiyone jumps in surprise, standing up form behind the dumpster, "You knew I was here?"
"I figured you would follow me when I left the cafe." Tenchi stands up and leans back against the side of the building, his arms remain hung at his sides, "So did you find out what you were searching for officer?" Tenchi asks, his voice calm and even.
"If you knew I was following you then why did you come here?" Kiyone asks scowling at the man's attitude.
Tenchi shrugs his shoulders, "I was already late thanks to you. You're lucky they didn't see you. Because if they did they might of killed you after they finished me off." Tenchi says uncaringly.
Kiyone walks over to him and leans against the side of the building, crossing her arms over her chest, "You know. If you're in some sort of trouble. You can tell me. I'm a cop after all. I'll be able to help you."
Tenchi gives a dry laugh, "Yea and once you get whatever information I might have you'll throw me into jail." Kiyone doesn't reply to his comment knowing that is what would mostly happen. Tenchi rubs his chin in thought, "Although, living in jail seems more appealing then where I live right now. It might not be so bad." Tenchi laughs a bit making Kiyone think he's lost his mind.
"What exactly have you gotten yourself into?" Kiyone asks hoping for some information.
Tenchi shrugs his shoulders as he shakes his head, "I don't know. I don't even know who I'm suppose to be working for. Azaka and Kimedaki always call him boss. I do what they tell me otherwise I end up like how you found me a few nights before." Tenchi explains.
And she thought HER life is bad. Hearing his small explanation makes her feel ashamed of herself. This guy doesn't seem to have any other option for his way of living. And sounds like one of those gangs that the only rule is either work or be killed. And if it is in fact some sort of gang then this might just be the case Kiyone has been looking for. "What kind of jobs do they make you do?" Kiyone asks glances towards him from the corner of her eye.
"Use your imagination." Tenchi answers as he pushes himself off the wall, awarding himself with his ribs screaming in pain at his side. He begins to walk down the alley.
Kiyone pushes herself off the wall and turns towards him, "Where are you going?" She asks confused.
Tenchi stops and looks back at her. He raises an eyebrow at her, "Um... home?" Tenchi states as if it should be obvious.
"Well.. do you want a ride? My car is close by." Kiyone offers.
Tenchi stares at her for a moment, "If I decline the offer, are you going to follow me?" His answer was a faint smirk spreading across Kiyone's face. Tenchi lets out a sigh of defeat before turning around and following Kiyone to her vehicle. Tenchi slides into the front seat as Kiyone starts the car. "Pass the traffic light turn on the second left." Tenchi announces. Kiyone nods as she pulls out into the street.
In the back seat of Kiyone's vehicle sits an aggravated Ryoko. She has her legs and arms crossed as she scowls at the back of Tenchi's head. "He more stupid then I thought." She says aloud, "Hello! She's a cop. You shouldn't let her find out where you live, you moron!" Ryoko sighs in defeat, she just wishes he can hear her. It would make things so much easier for her. She still doesn't know how to act like a guardian angel. This job is harder then she thought. A least she managed to get Tenchi to start cleaning that hellhole of a place he calls home. With a few things falling on him when he woke up and pushing things in front of him to make him trip, he finally decided to try and clean the place. It still needs A LOT of work.
Tenchi pulls out the key from his pocket unlocking his door. He turns back around to face Kiyone who's examining his home, her face expressionless as she looks at the graffiti covered building. "This is your last chance to turn back before entering. It's not the cleanest place to walk into." Tenchi warns hoping she'd take the warning and just leave.
Kiyone shrugs her shoulders, brushing her right hand through her hair, "I've been in plenty of dirty places. I can handle anything you throw at me."
Tenchi shakes his head deciding to just give up, "I warned you." He opens the door and walks into the dark apartment, "Watch your step so you don't trip." Tenchi advises as he walks across the room. A moment larger he hears a 'oof' followed by a dull thump. Tenchi hits the light switch and turns around to see Kiyone sprawled out on the ground. She tricked over a stack of newspapers that he had piled up. "Warned you." Tenchi mumbles to himself, feeling a bit embarrassed of his living conditions.
Kiyone grumbles as she lifts her self up of the floor, Luckily she didn't land on anything disgusting, just some old cardboard. She dusts herself off and scans the room, taking in the all the garbage surrounding the floor.
"And welcome to the wonderful home of Tenchi Masaki!" Ryoko announces sarcastically as she goes and lays down on the couch, deciding sleep is in order since it seems nothing else is going to happen.
Kiyone noticed that a corner of the room has large black hefty garbage bags piled up, signifying that Tenchi is in fact trying to clean the place. Of coarse even if he does manage to pick up all the garbage, it won't get rid of rotten moldy smell, he'll have to scrub the carpet of mop the floor, whatever is underneath the garbage.
"Would you like something to drink?" Tenchi offers as he walks in the direction of the kitchen.
Kiyone looks into the kitchen seeing the brown rusty stains on the refrigerator. "Um... no thanks. I'm good." She quickly says. She doesn't even want to find out what's in the refrigerator. Something could be growing in it for all she knows. Kiyone walks over towards the couch, her gaze falls on the single picture sitting on the coffee table. Kiyone picks it up and stares at the three men in the picture. One is a younger Tenchi, she guess the other two are his father and grandfather since they share similar features.
"That's my family" Tenchi's voice comes from behind, startling her. Ryoko cracks open an eye to see the two standing in front of her. She shakes her head, closing her eyes again.
"Where are they?" Kiyone asks, immediately regretting it.
Tenchi's face drops as he turns around. He walks over to the window and looks outside, leaning against the wall. Tenchi sighs a bit. He can feel the tears already well up in his eyes. .He blinks the tears back, not wanting to cry in front of anyone. "They're dead." Tenchi says quietly. Kiyone bite her bottom lip not knowing what to say, "They were killed five years ago." Tenchi explains.
"Have you been living alone since then?" Kiyone asks surprised. When he doesn't answer her question she guesses he has been. "I'm sorry." She apologizes, "I know how you feel my father was shot and killed when he was a cop. He was on some sort of case involving a major drug supplier in the state. When he found out too much they killed him." Tenchi turns around listening to Kiyone's tale. Kiyone's brows lower in anger as her gaze hardens at the wall, "I wanted to find the people who killed him and..." Kiyone shakes her head getting out of her reverie.
"I'm going to get something to drink." Tenchi announces as he walks back into the kitchen. Kiyone just nods her head as she stands there lost in her own thoughts. Tenchi opens up the refrigerator and scans the shelves. Grabbing a beer he closes the door and snaps it open. Tenchi's eyes look out of the kitchen window and look out into the setting sun. Tenchi frowns as he lifts the can to the sun. He gives a toast to the sun before drinking some of his beer.
Kiyone rubs her eyes pushing back the tears forming in her eyes. Thinking about her father always makes her cry. 'What the hell am I doing in this guy's house? It's not like I'm going to find anything.' She has to admit though, it's nice knowing someone who has almost the same experience she has. Kiyone sighs as she closes her eyes and falls backwards onto the couch.
Ryoko's eyes snap open as she feels something surround her whole body. Kiyone's eyes snap open as her body seems to go numb. Not even knowing she commanded her body to do so she jumps of the couch in a surprise, "WHAT THE HELL!" She yells as she hunches down clutching her head, "What the hell is happening!? Why can't I get out!?" She half shouts.
"Is everything alright!?" Tenchi says as he runs into the living room.
Ryoko tries to pull her body out of the entrapment. 'What the hell is this!?' She thinks to herself. "I WANT OUT!" Kiyone yells. Suddenly Ryoko's body jumps out of Kiyone's as she stumbles back before catching herself on the wall. Ryoko stands there clutching her head, fighting the severe headache that suddenly appeared. 'What the hell was that about?'
"Um are you alright?" Tenchi asks confused as Kiyone rubs her temples. At least she stopped her screaming and shouting. 'What is up with her?' "If you want to leave that badly I'm not stopping you?" Tenchi says.
Kiyone blinks rapidly as she scans the room with her eyes, "Yes I think I better leave." She announces as she walks towards the door. Tenchi follows her and opens up the door for her. Kiyone steps out and turns back around. She notices the beer in his hands and her eyes narrow. "How old are you?" She questions immediately.
Tenchi scratches his head giving a small laugh and a nervous smile. Quicker then he can see, Kiyone snatches the can out of his hands. She empties the rest of it onto the ground and crushes the can before throwing it back in the house, knowing it doesn't matter since he has plenty of other cans on the floor. She shakes her head before turning around and walk down the steps towards the direction of her car, 'What the hell happened in there?' Kiyone thinks in confusion, 'It was like my body was being controlled' The thought gave her the creeps. Hearing Tenchi call out a goodbye she waves him off casually, "I WILL see you later." She says seriously before getting into her car.
Tenchi closes his door, "Great just what I need." He says sarcastically. He walks over to his couch and sits down on it, "But what the heck was she doing shouting like that? It looked like she was in pain or something." Tenchi shakes his head deciding not to worry about it. After all, a lot of weird things have been going on in his life recently.
Ryoko is on the floor in a fatal position, her eyes wide in confusion. That was the weirdest and most frightening thing that happened to her yet. It felt like she was trapped in some sort of, she doesn't know how to describe it. The sensation of being trapped made quite a few horrible memories of the last days of her life flash before her eyes. Now she can't keep the memories out of her head. What's even weirder is that it felt like she was controlling the cop's actions and speech. She needs to find a way to contact Tsunami or someone so she can figure out what the hell just happened.
Well everyone, that's it for now. Sorry it isn't longer but If I don't stop here I don't know where I'll be able to. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I found it interesting enough to write. Will Ryoko find out what just happened? Will Kiyone find out what kind of dirt Tenchi is in? Will Tenchi ever finish cleaning his place? lol who knows. When will Tenchi meet Kiyone again? Find out next time on WGAE! Reviews make my world go round' n round. TTNC!