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Chapter Three: Food Rescue

Tenchi Masaki awoke to the sweet smell of pancakes cooking inside of his new home. His stomach growling loudly was an indication to himself that he was hungry. He slipped out of bed, and slid his feet into some slippers. Then he exited out of his room to come across the sight of one Ayeka standing in front of the stove, pouring pancake batter into the pan, wearing a long white apron with flour on her cheek and some on her nose. The sight was so hilarious to Tenchi that he began to laugh. The laughing caught Ayeka's attention immediately.

"Morning Tenchi. What is so funny?" She questioned, raising up an eyebrow.

"It's ju-ju-just the way you look," he said in between laughs. Ayeka pouted at his answer.

"And that was really rude to say. Here I am cooking us some breakfast, and you laugh at me," Ayeka said, a little disturbed.

"I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself," Tenchi let out. Then something clicked in his mind. "She's cooking?!' Tenchi thought. If memory served correctly, Ayeka couldn't cook. Tenchi began to remember a picnic where Ayeka made half the meal, and in one of her dishes she had mixed the salt with sugar. Tenchi shuddered, remembering the taste of it. "Oh, so you're cooking," Tenchi tried to say casually.

"Yes I am. Someone has to, or else we would starve," Ayeka said, staring intensely at the pan. "I know what you're thinking, and you're wrong. I've learned how to cook. I mean, I would have to if I were to live on my own without Sasami always cooking my meals. Though Sasami helped me. Sending me copies of her cookbooks, and sometimes if I'm lucky, she would instruct me over the phone. So I am a fairly good cook now," Ayeka finished, while flipping a pancake onto a huge stack. "Done!" Ayeka exclaimed happily. She picked up the plate and brought it over to the dining table in the middle of the kitchen. She then grabbed two plates and two forks. She placed one at one side, then the other at the opposite side. "Sit down and eat," she commanded. That broke Tenchi out of his stupor, as he rushed to the table.

'God, I guess her and Sasami really did stay close over the years.' Tenchi thought as he sat down.

"What would you like to drink?" Ayeka asked. "We have milk, and orange juice."

"How about some orange juice," Tenchi answered.

"Sure." Ayeka rushed to the refrigerator behind Tenchi, and grabbed out a jug of orange juice. She then reached into the cupboard next to the refrigerator and pulled out two glasses. "Would you like jam, or syrup or butter for your pancakes?" She asked as she poured the juice.

"How about syrup," Tenchi answered, as he gratefully took his glass from Ayeka's full hands.

"I thought that," she said as she placed syrup down along with jam and peanut butter, and her own glass of orange juice. Ayeka took the seat across from Tenchi and grabbed two pancakes. "Aren't you going to eat?" Ayeka asked, as she saw him just sit there.

"Yeah," Tenchi said, he himself grabbing two pancakes, which he began to soak in syrup. 'It's now or never, I just pray that I don't die.' He thought. As he finished pouring, he watched Ayeka put peanut butter on her pancakes, then some of the strawberry jam. "A peanut butter and jelly pancake?" Tenchi questioned with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes, it is quite delicious, Sakura had me get try a while back," Ayeka answered, taking a bite.

"If you say so," Tenchi muttered.

"It's true!" Ayeka exclaimed. She cut off a piece and thrust it near Tenchi's face. "Eat."

"You can't be serious," Tenchi said, eyeing the piece.

"Eat it," Ayeka commanded.

"No."

"Eat."

"No thank you, really, I'm fine," Tenchi said laughing, though he became nervous when he saw Ayeka leave her seat, and walk around the table.

"Eat it!" She yelled as she lunged towards him.

"No!" Tenchi shouted as they toppled to the floor. As Tenchi opened his eyes, he saw Ayeka on top of his chest, pinning his arms with her legs.

"Are you going to eat?" Ayeka asked with a sly smile. As Tenchi opened his mouth to say no, Ayeka took her chance and plopped the pancake into his mouth. She moved quickly, and placed her hand under his chin, to make sure he didn't spit it out. "Now chew, and swallow," she commanded. Tenchi obeyed, seeing no other options. As he swallowed, a victorious smirk came onto Ayeka's face. It was that moment which gave Tenchi his chance. Ayeka had loosened her hold, so Tenchi quickly turned the tables. Soon it was Tenchi on Ayeka, and he was pinning her arms with his hands.

"What can I do with you," Tenchi asked into Ayeka's stunned face.

"You can get off me, that's what you can do," Ayeka snapped as she came to her senses. Beginning to struggle in his firm hold.

"Now, now, no need to get testy," Tenchi said, looking into her face. Ayeka looked back at his. Their eyes locking. Their heads began moving towards each other, like a magnet pulling metal. Their lips centimeters apart, getting to the final step, when…

"Hello!" They heard a voice called, followed by a loud knocking noise. The interruption made the two come out of the fantasy world. They quickly scrambled off each other, as Ayeka rushed to the door.

"Coming!" She called. She opened the door to see Daisuke. "Good morning Daisuke," she smiled brightly, trying to keep the blush down.

"Hey Ayeka!" Daisuke greeted.

"Would you like to come in?" She asked, stepping to the side to make room for him.

"Yeah," Daisuke said, stepping in.

"So what brings you here?" Ayeka questioned, closing the door.

"Sakura got the morning shift and so…" Daisuke let the growling of his stomach finish for him.

"So… you were wondering if I would feed you something?" Ayeka was laughing.

"Could you?" Daisuke asked, with his hope shining in his eyes.

"Sure! I'll get you a plate, we're having pancakes!" Ayeka laughed. She started bustling around the kitchen, grabbing things here and there. Then she placed a plate along with a fork, and glass of milk next to Tenchi. "Have a seat," Ayeka said. Daisuke gladly took the offer, and began to pile on some pancakes.

"Thanks Ayeka. You're the best," he said, plowing in food like there was no tomorrow.

"It was no problem," Ayeka said, sitting back down.

"Why was it that you came Daisuke?" Tenchi asked with a hint of annoyance in his voice. He wasn't sure way he was mad at Daisuke, for he should in fact be thanking Daisuke for ruining the to be kiss. He had a girlfriend, and Ayeka a boyfriend, so they shouldn't be kissing… but still, something in Tenchi made him feel like that the kiss would have been something special.

"Oh, to see if you wanted to hang out Tenchi. Seeing if I'm correct, Ayeka needs to work this morning and afternoon," Daisuke said between bites.

"He can't Daisuke. My sister might come this afternoon, and like you said I will be working. So I need Tenchi to stay home and wait for her call," Ayeka said.

"You're no fun Aya," Daisuke pouted.

"Matters dealing with my sister's safety aren't supposed to be fun," Ayeka retorted.

"But did you even ask Tenchi if he wanted to wait for the girl?"

"Sasami is like a sister to me, and I would've waited for her either way," Tenchi explained.

"Fine, I know when I'm beat," Daisuke said, raising hands in surrender.

"If you want, maybe you could wait with Tenchi," Ayeka said to Daisuke.

"Nah, I'll just call my buddies over to my place," Daisuke said, finishing off his fourth pancake.

"Don't make a mess," Ayeka warned.

"I won't," Daisuke said, imitating a child's voice.

"Okay, well I've got to get ready for work. Um… the phone is by the stove, and there's one on the desk in the hall. There's food in the refrigerator, oh and please clean the dishes when you're done," Ayeka called as she entered her bedroom.

"Ayeka, do you always have to have your way?" Daisuke yelled.

"Do you always have to eat breakfast at my house?" Ayeka yelled back.

"Yeah!" Daisuke responded.

"There's your answer!" Ayeka yelled. Tenchi was trying to hide his laughter.

'She still does wise cracks well.' He thought silently.

"I feel sorry for you dude," Daisuke muttered.

"Oh," Tenchi's eyebrow shot up curiously. "Why would you feel sorry?"

"Dude! You will never have fun here in this apartment ever!" Daisuke exclaimed as if it was the most obvious thing.

"No, you can always have fun when Ayeka is here," Tenchi said smiling.

"Dude, the witch has already controlled you!" Daisuke exclaimed.

"Excuse me," Ayeka said in a way too sweet tone, with fire shining in her eyes.

"Oh nothing," Daisuke said, suddenly shrinking in his seat.

"That's what I thought," Ayeka growled. In which she then turned her attention to Tenchi. "I'm off to work, hope you have a pleasant day Tenchi," she smiled sweetly. She quickly grabbed her purse and exited out of the apartment.

"So how long you staying Daisuke?" Tenchi questioned, clearing the dishes.

"Oh, I guess I'll leave now. But tell Ayeka the breakfast was great," Daisuke said, rising from his chair. "Bye Tenchi," he called while leaving the place himself.

"Guess I'm alone all day," Tenchi muttered to the empty room.

All day Tenchi spent cleaning, mostly his room was what he was cleaning. At around five o'clock he decided to relax. He plopped himself on the couch and decided to watch some t.v. As he began flipping through the channels, the phone ran. Tenchi quickly threw the remote down, and rushed over to the one in the hall.

"Hello," Tenchi greeted.

"Hi Tenchi!" Sasami's sweet voice greeted back.

"Hey Sasami! Did your train arrive?"

"Yup! I'll be waiting at the station for someone to pick me up," Sasami said.

"I'll be right there," Tenchi said.

"Okay, bye and see you soon Tenchi!"

"Bye." Tenchi then hung up and grabbed his shoes and coat. He then hurried out the door, and rushed down the stairs not wanting to wait for the elevator. He sprinted out of the complex and through the streets. In less than thirty minutes he reached Tokyo Station.

"Tenchi!" Sasami called from a bench near the stairway. She ran to him with open arms. Tenchi grabbed her around the waist and lifted her into the air twirling her around.

"Sasami! It's great to see you," he said as he set her back on her feet.

"Yup, and you too. So where are we heading?" She said as she adjusted her backpack.

"To a little café I know. You're probably hungry," he commented taking her hand. "Ayeka works there," he added afterwards.

"You big silly! Ayeka lives on Jurai," Sasami said, getting a little nervous.

"Sasami, it's okay. I know she lives here. How else was I to know that you were arriving today?"

"Okay, you got me there," Sasami said hanging her head in defeat. "Yeah, I know Ayeka works at a café. But really, that's mean to act like that." She pouted, crossing her arms and sticking out her bottom lip.

"Well Sasami, it was mean of you to know that Ayeka was here and not tell us," Tenchi snapped.

"Why should you need to know? So you could convince her to come home?!" Sasami retorted.

"Of course."

"Ha ha ha. I tried but she wouldn't come. What makes you think you would have changed her mind. It was your fault she left!" Sasami yelled, a few tears flowing down her cheeks.

"Sasami!" Tenchi stopped dead from shock.

"It's true. Ayeka isn't as stupid as she acted. She planned the whole thing and found out about you and Ryoko! You guys fell right into her trap! Fools!" To say Tenchi was stunned was an understatement.

"Wh-what plan?" Tenchi stuttered out.

"That morning on the day Ayeka left… she knew. She thought you and Ryoko were starting to act strange, so she wanted to find out what was up. She sent Ryoko to wake you up. Then she acted as if she couldn't do it herself because she had to help me. Ryoko fell for it," Sasami then laughed a heartless laugh. "Ayeka… Ayeka said in her first letter to me… she wanted to explain why she left. Though she told me not to blame you." Sasami stared at a point to the left of Tenchi's head before speaking again. "She said that it's okay to have a secret love affair. You couldn't control whom your heart fell in love with. It just happens. You get this feeling that without this person, our life is empty, meaningless, that without them you're not really alive. It was okay for you guys to do what you did Ayeka said. But, she also said that you two should've had the wits to lock the door!" Sasami yelled.

"Damn, guess it was my fault," Tenchi mused, as he sat on a nearby bench.

"Can we just go?" Sasami snapped, not wanting to say 'I told you so.'

"Yeah, just wait," Tenchi muttered. Sasami sat next to him. "Sasami," Tenchi began after a while. "What did you meant that Ayeka acted stupid."

"Meaning exactly like it sounds. Ayeka acted dumb when she actually really is almost as smart as Washu. It's just because of Ryoko and Yosho."

"What do Grandpa and Ryoko have to do with Ayeka acting stupid?"

"Back on Jurai, Ayeka didn't care for many people. In fact next to me, the only people she truly loved was Yosho and… Ryoko."

"Ryoko?! But they hated each other! The flower incident!" Sasami laughed at Tenchi's excuse.

"The flower incident was one of their many fights. I think that the fights when they were young were what made the bond between them so much stronger. Actually, both accounts of the story were true. Ryoko stole Ayeka's flower crown, and Ayeka stole Ryoko's. Though that had nothing to do with the ending of their friendship, or the closing of Ayeka's heart. No it was the betrayal they did to her was what destroyed her. First, it was her best friend who attacked her own country, destroying homes, killing people. Almost harming Ayeka herself. That kind of betrayal can never be forgiven," Sasami said sadly with downcast eyes. Then she turned her head upwards and smiled brightly. "But Ayeka did, though she never told Ryoko. But even if she did forgive, she will never forget. That hurt will forever be engraved in her heart." Tenchi just sat silently for a moment.

"Yeah, I guess that kind of thing leaves an impression on you. But you also said something about Grandpa."

"Yup. He was the finally brick in the making of the wall around Ayeka's hear. When he left promising he would be safe and come back to her. Ayeka waited years for him. People kept telling her to lose faith that he died. But Ayeka ignored them; saying that he promised and he always kept his promises. When daddy too lost faith, it was the finally straw. That's when Ayeka decided to follow him. I wanted to come too, because I wanted to heal her. Try as I may, I was only able to help her a little bit. Though none of my help was any good when she found out that Yosho got married to an earthling and had a daughter, and grandson. That he was happy and never bothered to keep his promise. That destroyed all the help I did for her. Then she met you. I thought you could save her, heal her. You could've, but Ayeka didn't want you to. So she pushed you away by fighting with Ryoko. But Ayeka never took into account that she would actually fall for you. But her plan succeeded anyhow. You chose Ryoko, not her. Then again, I think Ayeka was actually only testing you, and you failed," Sasami finished. "You failed her brilliant test with flying colors.

"I guess I did," Tenchi said looking down. 'She was testing me all along! That, and all this time she felt noting but sadness. Nothing but having a silent war raging in her already fragile heart. I swear that god is playing a joke on me!'

"Tenchi, can we go now?" Sasami said, waving a hand in front of his eyes. It seemed as if she was back to herself.

"Sure," Tenchi said rising. They both then began to make their way to the café. Though Tenchi wanted to ask a question which was beginning to trouble him. "Sasami, do you blame or hate me for what I did to Ayeka?"

"Tenchi I could never hate you, you silly. But, I do still blame you for Ayeka's sake. Knowing her, she forgave you already. But me, nope. I will someday, just not today."

"Well, I guess that as long as you don't hate me, I'm fine." As they reached Mimi's Café they saw Ayeka leaving it.

"Ayeka!" Sasami called as she ran to her waving. When Ayeka turned and saw her sister, the expression and smile on her face was one that Tenchi would always treasure through the years.

"Sasami!" Ayeka ran and hugged her sister as if her life depended on it. "How did you know it was me?" She asked as they parted.

"Ayeka, I've seen you change your hair lots of times, but your smile is one of a kind which I can notice from a mile away," Sasami explained.

"Oh how I've missed you," Ayeka said, embracing her again.

"Um…" Tenchi walked up to them. "What should we eat for dinner?" Tenchi said the only thing that came to mind.

"Well… I now there isn't time for a grand feast, but I was hoping Sasami would whip something up at my place!" Ayeka exclaimed.

"But… then Tenchi would miss out," Sasami pouted.

"I'm sure Tenchi will come along," Ayeka reassured.

"Oh will you?!" Sasami asked hopefully.

"Sure. I'd love some of your cooking," Tenchi said.

"Then it's settled. Let's be off." Ayeka began walking away. The other two right behind. Soon they arrived home. "Okay everyone, the kitchen is there Sasami,' Ayeka said, pointing her in the right direction.

"Okay! I'll make something special… if I can," Sasami said, rushing over and dropping her backpack on the floor.

"I'll just be on the balcony, have fun Sasami," Ayeka said, walking towards the balcony entrance. Tenchi soon joined her.

"Hey Miss Ayeka," he said, beginning to go back to the old accompaniment to her name.

"Tenchi," Ayeka said, "or if you prefer Lord Tenchi. Just please call me Ayeka. No 'Miss' or 'Lady' or 'Princess.' Just plain Ayeka. We are friends… I think, and room mates, we have no need to use formal ties."

"Yeah, okay Ayeka," Tenchi said smiling, "and I hope we are friends. Please, just call me Tenchi." Ayeka smiled at his response.

"Yes, well… I guess Sasami is glad to be here."

"Yes, I've missed her so much. Though, I don't think that she has realized that you live here too," Ayeka sniggered.

"Really? Didn't you tell her?" He questioned, giving her a curious look.

"Nope," she said in a sing song voice. Tenchi face faulted.

"I suppose," she commented.

"Ayeka," Tenchi stretched his hands outward as if to strangle her. "I'm gong to…" But he was cut off by Sasami's voice.

"Dinner is ready!" Sasami's voice carried out to the balcony from the kitchen.

"Coming Sasami!" Ayeka called, running inside, away from Tenchi's warning twitching fingers. Tenchi soon followed being.

"I'm glad you could stay for dinner Tenchi," Sasami smiled, as she placed some pork stir-fry on the table. "Sorry it's not grand, but you didn't have much in the refrigerator," she commented with a thoughtful look.

"I'm sorry, but I haven't been to the store for quite some time," Ayeka said.

"Really," Sasami said, getting a concerned face. "Are you eating enough?" She questioned eyeing Ayeka's thin figure. "You seem a little thinner."

"Do I?" Ayeka started turning red.

"Yeah, I kind of noticed that too," Tenchi threw in his two cents.

"You are eating enough, right Ayeka?" Sasami asked again. A little more worried because she wasn't imaging that her sister was thinner.

"Yes, of course!" Ayeka laughed nervously. "I'm just moving around a lot. Not still most of the day." This just concerned Sasami more.

"Ayeka, you aren't having money trouble, are you?" Sasami interrogated.

"No, no, no. I have enough money. I'm just not going to the store on a regular basis, that's all there is to it," she explained, exasperated. 'It should be me worrying about her. Not the other way around!' Ayeka thought bitterly.

"Well, then I'm going to the store tomorrow morning," Sasami declared.

"No you're not. I'm off work, and you're to enjoy your only day here!" Ayeka scolded.

"But you need to re-supply the kitchen," Sasami began to protest, rising up.

"No, school starts next week and tomorrow is your only day here! You will not waste it buying me groceries!" Ayeka rose from her seat also. The two sisters stared directly into each other's eyes.

"You win Ayeka," Sasami finally said. Ayeka just blinked in confusion.

"I do?"

"Yes. Now, since you had such a busy day today, I want you to go straight to bed," Sasami said, pointing to her bedroom door.

"Oh no! I'm sleeping on the couch! You will get my room tonight," Ayeka explained.

"No, I'll sleep in that room," Sasami said pointing to Tenchi's room. Tenchi and Ayeka took a quick glance at each other before Ayeka spoke.

"Well… um Sasami dear… you can't sleep in that room," Ayeka said nervously.

"Why not,' her brow creased in confusion.

"Well… um… that's my room mate's room," Ayeka said, sweat beginning to form.

"Oh! But it's 8:00, and you're roomie isn't home. What is your roomie's name?" Ayeka just stared passed Sasami's head, taking nervous glances at Tenchi. Finally, Tenchi came up with a save.

"Ayeka's room mate hasn't arrived in Tokyo yet," Tenchi explained.

"Well, then it wouldn't matter if I slept in there would it?" She asked with sarcasm mixed in.

"No it wouldn't," Ayeka laughed. Giving Tenchi a thankful look.

"Now that that's settled, I want you to go to bed," Sasami commanded, pointing to Ayeka's door again.

"Yes mother," Ayeka mocked, as she rose from her seat. "Good night Sasami, good night Tenchi," she bided them, then went off in the direction of her room.

"Night," Tenchi and Sasami said in unison. As soon as Sasami heard the click signaling the closing of Ayeka's door, Sasami turned excitedly to Tenchi.

"Okay, let's go," she whispered.

"Where?" Tenchi whispered back, though not knowing why.

"Shopping,' Sasami snapped as if that was the dumbest question she ever heard. She tiptoed quietly to the door, and opened it. She went out into the hall and waited for Tenchi to follow. She wasn't disappointed as she watched him emerge from within the apartment.

"Do you really need to go shopping at a time like this?" Tenchi questioned.

"Yes, you guys need food."

"What do you mean by that?" Tenchi asked, beginning to sweat.

"I know that you and Ayeka are living together," she answered simply.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Tenchi laughed nervously, rubbing the back of his head.

"Sure you do, you're just playing stupid."

"Yeah, your right, Ayeka and I are room mates," Tenchi muttered, knowing when he was defeated. He walked out of the complex, but soon stopped when he noticed Sasami wasn't following. He turned back to see Sasami standing stalk still, color draining from her skin. She had a look of shock on her face. "Hello, Sasami," Tenchi said, waving a hand in front of her eyes. Sasami blinked, then shook her head.

"I can't believe I was right," She muttered. This time it was Tenchi who stopped from shock.

"Come again?"

"I didn't actually know that you were living with Ayeka, I was just messing with you," she giggled as she left the complex.

'Idiot!' Tenchi shouted in his mind. He rushed after Sasami. "Did I say we were living together, heh I was just joking."

"Sure," Sasami replied rolling her eye.

"I'm serious," Tenchi said, trying his best to convince her. "I believe you… not!" She shouted in his ear. "Wow, I can't wait to tell Washu, and Kiyone, and Mihoshi, and Grandpa…" But Tenchi cut her ranting off.

"Sasami you can't tell anyone."

"Why not?" Sasami pouted.

"Because, if Ryoko found out, we would all be dead," Tenchi muttered to her.

"Oh yeah…" Sasami mumbled, looking down at her feet. But then she cheered up as she gave Tenchi a wide smile. "Speaking of Ryoko, she came home late last night. She was really upset that she missed you. But when she found out I was visiting you, she told me to tell you that she loved you, and that she'll be coming to visit at the end of the month," Sasami explained.

"Really?" Tenchi didn't very much care and that bothered him. 'Why is it that I don't really care if she's coming. I should be thrilled that my girlfriend will be visiting me at the end of the month. But I really don't care. Why?' He screamed in hi mind, getting more frustrated with himself.

"Uh huh, she said that she wasn't able to come with me, because she had a photo shoot this afternoon."

"I'm going to have to warn Ayeka," he muttered to himself, mentally putting it on his to do list.

"Uh huh1 Ayeka doesn't really want anyone to know she's here… especially Ryoko," Sasami added. "Though silly me wanted to blab it to everyone."

"Why?" Tenchi gave her a bewildered look.

"Because of her job. She doesn't like what Ryoko wears in some of her photos." The mention of the photo spurred a question Tenchi was dying to ask.

"Why does Ayeka carry pictures of Ryoko, even when Ryoko isn't wearing anything barely. Do you know? I mean she doesn't um… she isn't… Ayeka doesn't swing that way does she?" Sasami stopped walking and just blinked stupidly at him. Then she started to laugh. "That isn't a funny subject," Tenchi retorted angrily.

"I… know…" she gasped between giggles. "It's… just the way… you put… it!" She kept laughing, but stopped as she watched the look Tenchi gave her. "No, Ayeka is lesbian. It's just that she collects anything that involves the family. She doesn't live with us, and she likes to know how we're doing. In fact, I think that she has the article of when Kiyone and Mihoshi saved that dog from that burning building. Anything, basically, that involves the family she saves. It makes me cry to think that the only way she could look at us is by saving stupid things about us," she said sadly. She was about to cry until Tenchi pulled her into a fierce hug.

"It's okay… it's all going to be okay. We'll help give Ayeka new pictures, and new memories together," Tenchi said into her shoulder.

"O-okay," Sasami said, giving Tenchi a hug and huge smile that was contagious.

"Hey, we're here," Tenchi announced, stopping in front of Kiwi Mart.

"Good," Sasami said, rushing into the store. After twenty minutes of Sasami moving through every aisle grabbing various things, they paid and left, with Tenchi carrying the bags. "Operation Food Rescue has been a success!" Sasami declared, punching the air.

"Huh?" Tenchi looked at her strangely. Sasami didn't really mind.

"Tomorrow, can we spend the day together, just me, you, and Ayeka?" Sasami asked, giving him puppy dog eyes.

"Sure," Tenchi laughed, not able to refuse her.

"Good! Hey Tenchi, I'll race you back to the apartment." Sasami said, jumping up and down.

"Sure," Tenchi said. They both got into position.

"Ready? Set." But before Sasami said 'go!' she took off running.

"That's not fair!" Tenchi exclaimed, taking off himself, but the grocery bags were slowing him down. "Stupid bags and cheating Sasami," he muttered in mock anger, but in reality he was really happy. 'Can't wait for tomorrow! It should be fun with what I have planned!' Tenchi thought happily.