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Its Always Been You
"Oh boy here we go again." Sighed Tenchi as he entered his last class of the day.
"Yoo hoo, Tenchi over here." Yukia called out as Tenchi slowly walked towards his cursed seat.
"I'd gladly trade with any of you guys." He thought, but alas the teacher said that their seats were permanent.
As Tenchi sat down, Yukia smiled broadly at him, "So Tenchi you remembered you have to come to my house today to finish our project?"
"Of course." Tenchi stated dryly
"Maybe after we're done you could stay and hang out for a while." She suggested
To that Tenchi bristled slightly, but spoke calmly, "I'm sorry but I'm really needed at home as soon as possible."
Yukia opened her mouth to reply, but was cut off as the teacher called for everyone's attention. Tenchi was lucky because this was a very busy class that required all your time to not fall behind, thus leaving no room for Yukia's advances.
After class was over and everyone was dismissed, Tenchi headed for the gate to await Kiyone. There waiting for him was Ryo-ohki. She hopped up onto his shoulder and mewed in hello. Tenchi scratched her head and continued to wait. Only as Yukia approached him did he realize his mistake.
"Come Tenchi. Don't tell me you forgot I was driving us over to my place."
"Oh yeah, must've slipped my mind." He responded as he followed her.
"What's that thing doing here?" Yukia asked nervously
"Oh Ryo-ohki followed me to school today and I made her wait here for me so I could take her home." Tenchi answered
Since Yukia lived in the city, it didn't take long to reach her home, fortunately for Tenchi.
Entering her house Yukia called out, "MOM, I'm home."
"Hello, Yukia," Tenchi turned to his right at the sound's origin to see a young women appear before him, "Oh whose you cute little friend?"
Tenchi blushed a little but answered, "Um Hello, My name's Tenchi Masaki."
"Hello there, Tenchi. I'm Yukia's mother."
"Come on Tenchi let's get started. We'll be up in my room mom." Yukia announced and led they way deeper into her domicile
"Okay, but leave the door open. I don't want any funny business you two." Yukia's mother ordered
"Yukia wishes." Tenchi thought disdainfully
"I wish." Yukia thought wistfully
After a couple hours, and many attempts by Yukia to get past Tenchi's Ryo-ohki defense system, the project was completed.
"Well then I guess we're done. I'd better head on home now." Tenchi said trying to conceal his excitement about finally leaving.
"You don't have to go," Yukia pleaded, "I'm sure my mom would let you stay for dinner."
"Um, well, I really have chores at home that need doing." He said not totally lying
"OH Tenchi you're staying for dinner, aren't you?" Yukia's mom asked from the door
"I'm sorry but I really need to go home. Plus I got to get Ryo-ohki home to Sasami."
"My what a cute little pet. What did you say she was again?"
"A cabbit. She kind a like a rabbit and a cat mixed."
"Well I'm sure I could feed her too if that's the problem." Yukia's mom offered
"AH, um" but Tenchi was interrupted
HONK, HONK
"Oh my, now who come that be?" Yukia's mom walked over to a window a looked out it, "It's a women in a blue sports car. She's very pretty, and has lovely blue hair too."
"Kiyone." Tenchi breathed in relief. His savior had arrived and now he could return home and finally relax
"You know her Tenchi?" she asked
"Yeah mom, she's Tenchi girlfriend. Must be here to pick him up," Yukia answered for him, "How'd she know when we'd be finished." Yukia looked at Tenchi expectantly
"Psychic connection," Tenchi joked, "Or just very lucky" he shrugged his shoulders and started for the exit
"His girlfriend, huh. Too bad," Yukia's mom spoke after he had exited the room
"Tell me about it. He doesn't even notice other girls, even me." Yukia complained, "Plus that stupid rabbit thingy won't let anyone else near him besides Kiyone."
"Well dear if you really like him, you'll have to try harder." Her mom advised
"Easier said than done. He's got a whole household of people just as defensive as Ryo-whatever."
"I'm positive you'll think of something."
"I hope, mom."
2 Hours Earlier at the Masaki Residence
"Wow this is great Washu, I can see everything inside her room and hear what their saying." Kiyone exclaimed
"I know. The device emits a magnetic field that transmits everything in a fifteen-foot radius of Tenchi's body. I'm such a genius." Washu laughed as her little puppets appeared and continued to praise her
But Kiyone wasn't listening. She became engrossed with the monitor as she survived Tenchi and THAT girl. Kiyone had to smirk when Ryo-ohki kept her at least two feet away from her Tenchi.
"Good job Ryo-ohki. I'll get you a big carrot as a reward," She thought
Kiyone remained glued to the screen the entire time they were working. She would hiss and glare whenever Yukia would flirt or try to touch Tenchi, just looking at him would make Kiyone's eyes narrow slightly.
Somewhere along the line Ryoko and Ayeka had come in. They saw Kiyone went over to see what had captured her attention so completely.
"What's this Kiyone?" Ryoko asked going straight to the point
"Uh-huh," Kiyone grunted
"Hey Kiyone. Are you with us," Ayeka question, "Why is lord Tenchi on that screen and is that that girl who was here yesterday?"
"Uh-huh."
"Its my newest invention. A magnetic field emitted for whose body that acts as a camera." Washu explained then went into another self-gratifying proclamation of her own genius.
"Hey Ayeka I'll bet you my chores that Kiyone tries to attack the screen." Ryoko challenged
"You don't do you chores as it is, Ryoko." Ayeka pointed out
"Okay fine, if you win I'll do my chores and yours."
"What happens if you win? I already do your share of the work."
"Um, how about you, um, do my nails for a week." Ryoko said
"Well that's not so bad," Ayeka thought out loud
"My TOE nails." Ryoko explains
"WHAT!" Ayeka yelled but she thought about it, "Alright but the same goes for you."
"Deal."
And with that they shook hands and the bet was made. Kiyone of course was obvious to all around her. She watched as Tenchi diligently work on the homework while Yukia only paid half her attention to the project and the other half on Tenchi. But with Ryo-ohki running interference and Tenchi's loyalty Kiyone totally ruined her plans. Finally after what seemed like an eternity, Tenchi announced that they were finished.
Kiyone jumped up from her seat and gasped.
"Oh yeah here it comes." Ryoko said in anticipation
"I need to get over there fast. WASHU." Kiyone yelled out the ran off in search of said genius inventor
"Ah, damn-it." Ryoko complain. She slowly turned her head over to Ayeka.
Ayeka look at Ryoko with a huge triumphant grin plastered on her face.
"Well Ryoko, lets go. My feet are waiting."
Ayeka glided out the room with Ryoko trailing behind hunched over in defeat.
Meanwhile Kiyone had finally succeeded in locating Washu.
"Washu I need to get over to that girl's house now." Kiyone blurted out the second she had Washu's attention
"Well then, Kiyone, you know that red button in your car I told you not to push?" Washu asked
"So push it." Kiyone guess
"NO, that button blows up the thing. Now if you push the blue button next to it you'll activate the cars warp drive allowing it almost instantaneously jump from one location to another. Just put it these coordinates and ZAP you're there." Washu explained and handed Kiyone a slip of paper
"But how did you?" Kiyone started to ask
"I know everything. I'm a genius remember." Washu pointed out
"Great, thanks Washu." And ZAP Kiyone was gone
"Young love, it's a beautiful thing," Washu looked out the window since she was in the kitchen when Kiyone cornered her. Outside she noticed Nobuyuki and Setsuko walking towards the shrine arm-in-arm, "I guess a new love isn't that bad either."
Kiyone literately hopped into her car and started it up. She then pressed the blue button, careful to avoid the red one, and a small screen popped up.
"PLEASE SPEAK DESTINATION COORIDINATES." A voice command
"Wow voice activated." Kiyone thought as she spoke them
"DESTINATION COMFIRMED, buckle you seat belt." A squeaky voice obviously Washu's blurted out
"Knowing Washu maybe I SHOUUULLLDDD," Kiyone reached out from her belt but screamed as the car shot forward and ZAP disappeared with a spark of light.
Only to reappear in another spark right in front of that girl's house.
"WHOA, now that's useful." Kiyone said
Kiyone then honk the horn a few times. A second later movement in a window caught Kiyone's attention and she saw a woman look at her through it. Then she pulled back in a Kiyone waited for Tenchi's arrival.
After a minute or two the front door opened and Tenchi stepped out, Ryo-ohki on his shoulder, with Yukia in tow. Kiyone watched as Tenchi bid her farewell and she nodded her head agreeing with whatever he said. Tenchi then turned and started towards Kiyone with a huge smile slowly developing on his face. Kiyone looked over his shoulder and notice that Yukia was glaring her. Boy if looks could only kill, Kiyone would bury her in a heartbeat. Instead Kiyone merely smiled and, when Tenchi finally got in the car, leaned over to give Tenchi a chaste kiss on the lips, which he returned fully.
"Man I have I missed you." Tenchi confessed
"Heheh, I missed you too." Kiyone repeated
BANG, the sound of a door being slammed rang through their ears. The newly reunited couple looked to that Yukia had reentered her house, apparently angered.
"Wonder what's her problem." Kiyone laughed
"You I would imagine." Tenchi said chuckling softly
"Well ready to go home?" Kiyone asked
"Yes please!" Tenchi sighed heavily and slouched down into his seat.
"Ow, my poor baby," She cooed "Are you okay"
"I will be now that I'm with you" he smiled wistfully at her and reached over to grasp her hand
"Don't worry I'll take good care of you once we get home." Kiyone promised
"I look forward to it. Say did you finish moving into my room?" Tenchi questioned
"Actually yes. And you'll never believed who helped me." She said
"Who?"
"Ryoko." Kiyone answered simply
"You're right I don't believe you." Tenchi spoke thinking it had been Setsuko
"I know I didn't believe it at first either. She popped up while I was moving and offered to help." Kiyone explained
"I wonder why she did that." Tenchi thought out loud
"She said it was her way of apologizing for almost attacking me." Kiyone filled him in
"I guess she finally accepted us huh,"
"Yeah maybe." Kiyone went silent
"Hey what's the matter?" Tenchi asked worriedly
"Oh its nothing to worry about now." she assured him
"Now," he stressed
"When the time comes I'll let you know its time to worry." Kiyone reassured him
"Okay Kiyone, but if anything's bothering you, you can always talk to me." Tenchi told her sappily
"Oh Tenchi I know, and the same goes for you. If anything ever bugs you I'll take care of it." Kiyone informed him
"Well how about?" Tenchi left the rest unsaid
"Oh her, I know just what to do with her. She won't bother you much longer." Kiyone said
They made small talk the entire way home where they proceeded to laze around the house. Tenchi and Kiyone even watch a few TV shows with the rest of the girls.
I am really sorry for the really long delay. BUT I had a good reason for going on unannounced hiatus. Right after I posted Chapter Eight I got my hands on two new video games, Lunar 2 and Inuyasha Secret of the Cursed Mask, and as stated in my profile I love video games, so I beat both of them and now I'm ready to write, I think. And a humongous THANK YOU to you all who reviewed.
S.S. Shadow: I already read both your stories and enjoyed them both immensely.