Chapter forty: Sasami

"EEK!" Ryoko hopped into Tenchi's arms as Coniniaue and Edward walked in.

"Ryoko…" Tenchi whined. "What is it?"

"Coniniaue and Edward are MARRIED!"

The alchemists fumed. "RYOKO!"

"I just noticed your fingers." She explained. Ayeka hit her with a Japanese fan, fuming. "Don't leap into Mr. Tenchi's arms like that…"

"Aww, that's so cute!" Mihoshi cooed.

"Mreow!" Ryo-oh-ki mewed.

"How old did you say you were again?" Washu asked, curious. "Sixteen? Isn't that illegal?"

"Not if you're orphans like us!" Edward beamed.

"I'm an orphan, does that mean I can marry Tenchi?"

"RYOKO! What about Washu?"

"I can MAKE myself an orphan." Ryoko proclaimed, leering at Washu evilly. "It would be easy!"

"Oh, yes." Washu pulled out a thick bundle of papers. "I have chosen Edward Elric and Coniniaue Tom… Coniniaue Elric to take care of us as long as we are in this era. These are pull descriptions of Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, Mihoshi, myself, Tenchi and Ryo-oh-ki. I made these because I thought you should know about us; I promise you that when we are safe at home in 2005, you will be aloud to release this to the public and allow your scientists to try and make a time machine, or go into space to find Jurai. Thank you!"

Ryoko stared at Washu. "Just then you sounded like one of those cheesy accountants…"

"I can and might just reopen that knife wound." Washu threatened.

Sasami popped in at that very moment. "Mr. And Mrs. Elric? They won't let me in the kitchens, and I want to help! Can you get me in?"

"I'll tell you what, Sasami," Edward began, smiling. "I'll get you a job in the mess hall down at the office. The food there sucks, and we need a woman's touch."

Sasami squealed. "Eek! Thank you, Mr. Elric!" He is so awesome! She thought.

"No problem, Sasami."

At the office

"This is Sasami, my friend's sister." Edward said, He gave Sasami a gentle push forward. "She'll be helping out in the kitchen. Alright?"

The cook looked down at little Sasami. "This little girl…?"

"Yes, that little girl! And I expect her a full paycheck, or you're fired!" Edward threatened.

"Sir, yes sir!" The cook said hastily.

"No, no, no!" Sasami was immediately sipping the soup he was making. "You need softer ingredients!" She tossed him three large carrots. "Please cut these into bite-size pieces. And you!" She pointed to another cook. "Start making Japanese noodles. I'll start making chicken. We're having chicken noodle soup for lunch tomorrow!"

Edward smiled. She's so into it… She's a cute little girl. Now I have to get jobs for everyone else for the time they are here…