A/N: Sorry about the confusion in the last chapter with all the different series. I was so into the writing that I hadn't even realized that I made that mistake. So I'm really sorry for the confusion. Also about Sasami's out of characterness, I guess I was just sick of watching Sasami just stand by and not bite someone's head off for hurting her sister. That and I wanted Tenchi's actions to be the straw that broke the camel's back, that's why I had her bite Tenchi's head off. Any ways, in this chapter, you'll probably recognize a little something from Tenchi in Tokyo… or whatever that series called. Bye and thanks for the lovely reviews!

Disclaimers: I do not own Tenchi Muyo!

Chapter Four: Day Like A Family

Tenchi swatted his hand in front of his face, trying to rid himself of a… ticklish sensation? He didn't care. He was too tired to think of anything besides the word sleep. But the feeling was starting to really tick him off. His eyes snapped open to meet a pair of bright pink orbs.

"Morning Tenchi," Sasami giggled, placing her hands behind her back.

"What are you hiding?" He eyed her skeptically.

"Nothing!" She rushed out a little too fast.

"Really…" He drew out the word, then faster than Sasami could blink; Tenchi's hand shot out and grabbed her wrist. "Then what's this?" He smirked, eyeing the feather in her grip.

"What is what?" Sasami asked, confusing herself along with Tenchi.

"What are you doing with this feather? You wouldn't be the one tickling me while I was sleeping, right?"

"No…" Sasami said, tracing her toe on the plush rug.

"I know you wouldn't do such a mean thing."

"Of course not."

"Cause if I were to find out that you did do that, then I would have to do this!" He shouted, as he tackled her to the floor, and began tickling her sides.

"No…st-stop!" She shouted between giggles. But Tenchi just tickled her more.

"What is going on here?" The two stopped abruptly, upon hearing the sleepy sounding voice. Both turned their head to see a sleepy looking Ayeka at her bedroom door. "You two sound like children, and are acting like one. Rolling around on the floor," she muttered, rolling her eyes. "Really, I would've expected this from Sasami, but you Tenchi."

"I'm sorry Ayeka," Tenchi apologized, rising up. He then turned around and gave Sasami a hand up. "You too Sasami," he said, giving her a mischievous wink. "I shouldn't have acted childish," he said, making his way towards Ayeka. "But then again, you're never too old to have fun!" He shouted, attacking her rib cage.

"Wh-what are you doing?!" She shouted, before starting to laugh hysterically.

"Nothing," Tenchi answered. Giving Sasami a gesture with his head to come. Sasami caught on, and rushed over and began to help the tickle attack on her older sister. Not being able to withstand the attack, Ayeka fell to the floor with them on top.

"St… stop… stop…please…ha ha ha!" She laughed. Lucky for her the phone began to ring. Tenchi and Sasami stopped and watched as Ayeka jumped and rushed to the phone. "Hello," she laughed out, still a little flustered from all the laughing. "Oh, hello Daisuke," she greeted. "I don't know, I think Tenchi is taking us out for the day," she said, pausing to hear Daisuke's response. "Well… I'll ask," she said, looking a little annoyed. "Tenchi," she called, turning to him. "Daisuke wants to know if you have anything plan for us, and if so, then how long."

"Hm… yeah I do, and tell him it will be until seven, an hour before Sasami leaves."

"He says that he does… and we'll be out until seven," Ayeka said into the receiver. "No you can't come over tonight," she snapped. "Come tomorrow… I'm not joking… you can meet Sasami the next time she visits, this won't be her only time coming over… she's my little sister!" Ayeka screamed out of no where. Tenchi and Sasami's head snapped over to her and could hear the faint sound of laughing on the other line.

"What did he say sister?" A curious Sasami questioned.

"Nothing dear," she smiled, before glaring at the phone in her hand. "Daisuke, just come over tomorrow please," she sighed into the phone. "Okay, I'll make you breakfast if you come over tomorrow… yes… of course," Ayeka laughed. "No need to worry… I'm sure of it… he what?!" Ayeka's expression changed completely, she stood rigid, her face stern, and Tenchi could've sworn that he detected fear in her voice. "But I can't… I know, and I want to but I have to be with Sasami… He'll understand, right?" The uncertainty was evident. "I'm not afraid Daisuke… Oh come on, I've lived by myself for the past four years and not once have I been afraid. What makes you think now will be any different?" She joked half-heartedly. "He doesn't even know about Tenchi… he doesn't, right?" Tenchi's ears perked up at the mention of his name.

"Is everything all right Ayeka?" Sasami asked, going towards her with a worried expression. Ayeka threw Tenchi a pleading look before turning her attention back to what Daisuke was saying.

"Hey Sasami, I'm starved. Could you go start breakfast?" Tenchi asked, giving her a slight push towards the direction of the kitchen.

"Um… okay," she said nervously, making her way over to the now restocked kitchen. Tenchi just nodded his head happily as he began to hear the clanging of pots and pans.

"Yes, well he's reasonable… Don't do that Daisuke; he isn't like Taterou at all… I'm sure… He treats me like an angel… I'm sure he'll understand that today just isn't a day to hang out… Anyone would freak hearing a guy is living with a girl… I know, but he isn't the jealous type… I'll be careful… Okay I promise… Bye Daisuke," Ayeka ended, placing the phone back into place.

"What was that all about?" Tenchi asked, going straight to the point.

"What was what all about?" Ayeka countered, trying to avoid the question, and Tenchi knew she was.

"That whole conversation with Daisuke? Who were you two talking about? And who is Taterou?" Tenchi asked every question that was in his mind since his name was brought into the exchange.

"My business, none of your business, and an ex-boyfriend of mine," Ayeka answered simply. Before Tenchi could question her further, she moved into the kitchen.

'Damn, we can't talk about this in front of Sasami, and she knows that!' He thought angrily, entering behind her.

"Hm, that's strange, I could have sworn that we had less food," Ayeka commented, looking through the refrigerator. "Did something happen last night while I was asleep?" She asked, eyeing Sasami and Tenchi skeptically. The two said people exchanged a quick glance before Sasami spoke.

"What are you talking about silly?" She asked in her always-cheerful voice.

"The question is what are you not talking about?" Ayeka shot back.

"Breakfast is ready!" Sasami exclaimed, changing the subject completely.

"You can't hide anything from me," Ayeka commented, taking a seat.

"So what are we going to do today Tenchi?" Sasami diverted the subject again, trying to get Ayeka's mind on something else.

"Well, I heard an amusement park opened not too long ago from Daisuke," Tenchi explained, beginning to dig into his miso soup.

"You mean Wonder Land?!" Ayeka asked excitedly.

"Yeah, I think that's what it's called. I was thinking we could go there for the day," Tenchi mused thoughtfully.

"Oh, can we have a picnic there too?!" Sasami piped in.

"If you want," Tenchi laughed. "So I guess this means that you guys want to go."

"Yes!" The two sisters exclaimed.

"Okay, then after breakfast, let's start getting ready," and as he finished saying that, it looked as if someone pushed the fast forward button in his life, for the girls were eating so quickly you could barely see their hands moving, just four pairs of blur.

Sasami and Tenchi sat on the couch in the living room. Sasami throwing glares at the door, which was the only thing keeping her from hurting her older sister. She shot the door another viscous glare as she impatiently tapped her foot against the plush carpet.

"Hurry it up!" She finally yelled, losing all patience with Ayeka.

"Coming!" Ayeka's voice called back and slowly the knob turned and the door was gently pulled open. Tenchi and Sasami just gaped at Ayeka's appearance. She came out wearing dark blue short shorts, and a lavender tank top that was somewhat low cut. Her layered hair had glitter in it and her make up just made her look more beautiful.

"Wow Ayeka, you look pretty!" Sasami commented, turning a little self-conscience of her own outfit of light green caprice and pink spaghetti strap shirt. "Didn't know you were good with human clothes," she giggled, remembering that she always wore a kimono at Tenchi's house.

"Well if I as going to live among earthlings then I might as well dress like them," she laughed, striking a girlish pose.

"Well you're doing a great job of it. Isn't she Tenchi?" Sasami asked, nudging Tenchi in the ribs. When she looked up after not getting a response, she smirked seeing the glazed look in his expression, and a sign of a nosebleed. "Tenchi…" She said, stepping on his foot.

"Huh… what?" Tenchi asked, looking down at Sasami. Sasami just laughed as she walked into the kitchen. "So can we go?" Sasami asked, grabbing the picnic basket she packed for them.

"Yes, I'll just grab my purse, Ayeka explained going to one of the end tables, and grabbing her purple handbag. "Let's go to Wonder Land!" Ayeka cheered, exiting out of the apartment.

"Yay!" Sasami agreed, going after her. Tenchi just shook his head in a humored way, then he too left, locking and closing the door behind him. 'Things will be interesting.' He thought. Following the two beautiful girls in front of him.

"Come on this roller coaster with us!" Sasami said in a begging way. It was mid-afternoon and everyone was having a great time. Well except for the fact that Ayeka wouldn't ride any roller coasters with them, saying that she would've dropped dead before riding any of those death traps.

"No, I'll just stay here and watch the basket," Ayeka said in a false cheery tone, giving a nervous glance at he backwards coaster the two were about to go on.

"Sure, you say that now, but what will your excuse be after lunch," Sasami retorted, getting sick of her sister's antics.

"Speaking of lunch, I say we eat it after this ride," Ayeka said, obviously changing the subject.

"Ayeka…" Sasami said in a warning tone.

"You two better hurry, before the line gets longer," Ayeka changed the subject again, seeing her first plan not working. Sasami reluctantly gave in, upon seeing more people getting in the line. Tenchi and Sasami made their way over but not before Sasami threw Ayeka a look that promised she'd get her on a roller coaster before the day was over.

Tenchi and Sasami were getting off the coaster and laughing from the great time they had. The two stopped though while making their way to Ayeka whom was sitting on a bench in front of the ride.

"Heh," Sasami smirked, watching the boy who was obviously flirting with her older sister. Tenchi however had this unknown feeling surging in him. Ayeka gave a small fake laugh as she noticed Sasami and Tenchi. Tenchi's eyes met hers and he saw the pleading look in them.

"Hey Ayeka," Tenchi said, walking over to her. "Let's go eat some lunch," he suggested. "Oh, and who is this?" He acted as if he just noticed the guy.

"Um… Tenchi this is…" She gave the stranger a look to tell himself.

"Oh, it's Komachi," he said nervously. Tenchi stared at the tall, brown hair, green-eyed boy. He gave him a look, which said back off.

"Are you going to be joining us for lunch Komachi?" Tenchi asked in a pleasant enough tone, but hidden under was a message that said you better not be. Komachi took the hint and shook his head.

"No, I've got to go find my friends," he rushed out, then left in a hurry. Just waving as his goodbye. Thus, leaving the group in an awkward silence.

"So... are we going to eat some lunch or what?" Sasami asked, breaking the silence.

"Yes of course, I saw some tables over here," Ayeka said, walking off. The other two following close behind.

"So, what did Komachi want?" Sasami sniggered.

"Wanted to know if I would like to go to the movies with him sometime," Ayeka explained, with a small blush rising.

"Wha...?" Tenchi and Sasami shouted.

"What did you say?" Sasami immediately jumped into the subject, while helping Ayeka unpack the food.

"That I couldn't because I already had a boyfriend," Ayeka explained simply.

"You what?! When?" Sasami asked in disbelief.

"What… you mean I never told you about Ryuu?"

"No!" Sasami said incredulously. "The last I heard was that you broke up with Taterou and that was a year ago."

"Oh yeah, I guess you're right," she mused, taking a seat. "Lunch is served," she sad. Tenchi and Sasami took a seat and began grabbing various foods to eat.

"So spill," Sasami commanded. Soon the two were engaged in a deep conversation about Ryuu, which for some reason was ticking Tenchi off. And unlucky for him, they didn't stop talking about Ryuu until after lunch was over.

"Okay, let's go," Tenchi announced, grabbing the now packed picnic basket and walked off.

"Wait up Tenchi!" Ayeka called, pulling Sasami along with her. "Why are you mad?"

"I'm not mad."

"Then what did I do wrong?"

"You didn't do anything wrong," he snapped stalking off.

"What can I do to make it up to you, whatever I did?" She asked, pulling Sasami along harder.

"What can I say to her. I'm not even sure myself why I'm angry!' He yelled in his mind.

"What can I do Tenchi?" Ayeka asked again.

"What can she do… um… I've got it!" He thought excitedly, eyeing the underground ride. "You can go on this ride with me," Tenchi said, pointing toward the direction of the ride. Ayeka eyed it warily, then looked back to Tenchi's excited face.

"Um… well… o-okay," she said nervously. 'It's not a roller coaster is it?"

"No, it's just an underground ride," Tenchi said, crossing his fingers behind his back. He looked happier when he said she would ride it. "Come on!" He exclaimed, grabbing Ayeka's hands, pulling her along with Sasami.

The three waited in line for quite some time, and when they reached underground, Ayeka could swear that she heard sounds that were that oddly enough like a roller coaster.

"Tenchi… are you sure that this isn't a roller coaster?" Ayeka asked nervously again.

"Uh-huh," he smirked. Ayeka looked scared for a moment, then her eyes widened when they were set on the ride.

"You said this wasn't a roller coaster!" She exclaimed, trying to run away, but Tenchi just grabbed her by the waist, and half dragged, half carried her towards the car. "N-n-no!" She shouted loudly, trying to wiggle her way out of his grip. But Tenchi just pushed her into the seat, and pushed the lever down, buckling her in.

"Ready Sasami?" Tenchi asked her, winking at her form in the seat in front of him.

"Yeah," Sasami giggled.

"Can I please get off?" Ayeka pleaded to the man who was checking everyone was strapped in.

"Sorry chickie, once you're in you can't leave," he said, winking at her.

"Check," a voice boomed in the speaker box. All the checkers gave a thumb up. Suddenly the car lurched forward, Ayeka screaming like a banshee. The ride was in the dark, so Ayeka couldn't see where the ride was heading, and with each twist, turn, drop, and loop, if possible Ayeka's screams got louder.

By the end of the ride, some how she had crawled almost on top of Tenchi's right leg and her head was hidden in his shoulder. Her eyes were shut tight, and her hands were clutching Tenchi's shirt as if it was a lifeline.

'So that's why I feel deaf in my right ear.' Tenchi thought, looking at the cowering girl. He gently pried her off of himself, and then he carefully helped her out of the car. Ayeka started walking by herself, but was having difficulty, wobbling a little along the way. Tenchi wrapped his arm around her shoulder, supporting her.

"Tenchi, look at this picture!" He heard Sasami's voice call ahead of them. The two hurried over to her. Tenchi laughed at it. Sasami was in front of him, giving the camera the victory sign, him just smiling, and Ayeka with a faint smile, clinging to Tenchi like a five-year-old would to a teddy bear.

"Can I have three copies of that picture?" Tenchi asked the lady selling them, pointing to their group on the screen.

"Sure, that'll be $11.92 please," she smiled. Tenchi handed her the money in exchange for the pictures she handed him.

"Let's go girls," he said, placing an arm around each girl's shoulder, and began walking. Ayeka just shrugged him off and walked ahead. "Don't be mad Ayeka!" He called to her back.

"You lied!" She yelled, turning around.

"But you wanted to do something for me!" Tenchi countered.

"But you didn't tell me why you were mad!" She pointed out.

"Will you please stop fighting?!" Sasami finally yelled. The two looked at her then each other.

"Hmph!" Ayeka turned back around.

"Can we just ride more rides and have some fun?" Sasami begged in a cute voice.

"Fine with me," Tenchi said.

"I guess," Ayeka muttered. Sasami grabbed both Tenchi's and Ayeka's hand and began to lead them towards some more rides. Ayeka and Tenchi just laughed, and willingly followed.

The exhausted trio was nearing the apartment building, laughing over the day's events. Ayeka somewhat forgiving of Tenchi's antics of tricking her. They slowly made their way into the complex and up the stair, too tired to wait for the elevator. Ayeka began unlocking the door, while Sasami motioned Tenchi over to her.

"I had real fun today Tenchi, thank you. We spent the day like we were a family," she thanked into his ear.

"Your welcome," Tenchi whispered back.

"Are you guys coming in or should I let you two sleep in the hall?" Ayeka asked sarcastically. The two rushed in after her. "I hate to hurry you Sasami dear, but if you want to make your train you better start packing."

"Oh, wait, I've got something for you Tenchi, from Washu!" She rushed to Tenchi's room, then emerged with a star shaped pattern. "Washu said that this is a Transdimensional Transporter, T.T. for short. She said you could travel to and from through it, and so I can leave whenever I want. But where should we set it up at…" She threw a nervous glance to Ayeka's form. "If any were to just come and see Ayeka, then things would be chaos."

"Hm…" Ayeka gave it a thoughtful look, and then her face lit up at an idea. "I've got it!" She rushed forward, grabbed the star then rushed towards Tenchi's bed. She threw back the covers and placed the star on the bed. The pink light began to shine, and it slowing dissolved into the mattress.

"What are you doing?" Tenchi shouted, seeing the location of the T.T.

"Simple really if you look at it, if we put it here then cover it thoroughly with the blanket, then we can use the blanket as a seal," Ayeka explained. "So you'll have to be sure to always make your bed."

"Ar-are you sure...?" Tenchi asked, but then Sasami's voice began to ring in his mind. 'Ayeka isn't as dumb as she acts. She probably is smarter than Washu. She just likes to play dumb to trick people.' "Never mind, I trust you. So let's party for now."

"Yay!" The girls cheered, jumping around the room.

It was getting late and everyone was crowded around Tenchi's bed.

"Bye Sasami," Tenchi said, giving her a hug.

"Bye, take care of Ayeka," she whispered in his ear.

"I will," Tenchi promised. Then Sasami moved to Ayeka.

"Good bye Sasami, come visit whenever you want, just call first," Ayeka said, giving her a big hug, and kiss on the cheek.

"Okay. Love you and bye big sister!" She called. Then she jumped on the bed and kicked off the blanket. 'See you guys soon!" She called, jumping through the T.T. with pink light surrounding her body.

"Good night Tenchi," Ayeka said, upon seeing Sasami completely gone.

"Night Ayeka," Tenchi said to her back as she closed the door. He got himself ready for bed and leapt into it. He stared at the ceiling for a while, Sasami's earlier comment ringing through his mind.

'We spent the day like we were a family. What exactly did she mean by that? Aren't we already a family?' He questioned himself. Then smiled a wide grin. 'But she was right. We spent the day like a family! Maybe we could do it again sometime…' He thought happily, drifting off to sleep.