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Chapter 2: Tragedy Revealed
Dartz looked at Ryoko seriously.
"How do you know me, Dartz?" Ryoko asked. He chuckled.
"I'm your father!"
Ryoko went wide-eyed. Was he the reason that Washu went out every few days? Was he the reason Washu wore a ring on her finger that she said was special to her? She wanted to ask so many questions! But, she was afraid to! Why?
"F-Fa...Fa-Father?"
"Yes. I am married to Washu. It is our second anniversary(sp?) today."
Just then, Washu appeared beside Dartz. (ANShe was already there, kk?) Ryoko was bewildered.
"Washu! What are-! How did! When did you get here!"
Washu smirked.
"The same time you did." She then frowned. "I was the one that brought you here after the explosion destroyed the Masaki house."
"What! How the hell did it happen? WHERE'S TENCHI?"
"Don't worry, Ryoko. He's fine. I was able to save you, him and Sasami, but..." Tears ran down Washu's cheeks. "The others didn't survive! I did all I could, but...I couldn't...I..." Washu then broke down into tears. Dartz embraced her, then turned to Ryoko.
"I take it that you are happy knowing the one called Tenchi Masaki is alive, daughter?"
Ryoko smiled.
"Yeah...yeah, I am. Mom, where is he?" Washu looked up surprised.
"You...called...me 'Mom'!" She ran up to her daughter, hugging her. "My baby! I'm so happy!"
Ryoko slowly placed her hands on her mother's shoulders and pushed her away.
"No touchy! No touchy! No touch!...You're scaring me!" Washu sighed.
'Guess some things will never change!'
"So...Do you want to see Tenchi and Sasami or stand there like an idiot? C'mon"
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Ryoko followed Washu down a long dark hallway until she reached a room emitting(sp?) lightish green and hints of yellow neon lights. She peered inside and gasped. Sasami was hooked up to a iron lung type device with cords and suction cups all over her.
"Washu! What happened to Sasami!" Washu turned towards her daughter and frowned greatly.
"She was in near critical condition before I hooked her up to my "Iron Heart and Lung". She'll be fine in a few days and we'll be able to remove her."
Tenchi was sitting in a chair in the corner left of Sasami. He looked paralyzed. Ryoko ran over to him.
"TENCHI!" She screamed. He looked up and caught her as she nearly tackled him. He looked very happy to see her.
"Ryoko! You're alive! I thought I'd never see you again after the explosion!"
Washu smiled at them as they exchanged hugs and happy greetings.
SS: phew! Finally, the second chapter is done!
Ryoko: Yeah! Are you gonna make me and Tenchi be together in the next chapter! Lovin' 'n' such!
SS: teehee You'll see... teleports away
Ryoko: Hey! Get back here! I wanna know NOW, DAMMIT!