Disclaimer: I don't own Tenchi...I'm just a teenage girl writing crappie fanfic. that includes him and his buddies.

The Look In Her Beautiful Eyes

By: Spookukitty

A/N: Hello again! Sorry this update took so long, I went on a family vacation a little while after posting chapter three (woooo) and then I got writer's block (gaaaaah). Thanks again to everyone who reviewed! You have all been so nice! hugs her computer. The last chapter wasn't as great as I originally envisioned it, but I'll get over it, people seemed to like it anyway. Those who have truly liked the story so far, probably won't mind too much. O.o I hope...

Also, thank you to everyone who pointed things out that are "wrong". I will repeat myself, I am taking things from the first two Tenchi series' and adding my own things to that. Basically, things I DO'NT add (from the shows) didn't happen. (Example: A reviewer said that if Washu has already set up her lab in Tenchi's house, Kagato is already dead.) Well, in this story, I didn't add the part where Washu is put into "cold storage" by Kagato, so in this story it never happened and Kagato isn't dead.) So if I didn't write about it, it didn't happen...get it? E-mail me if you don't. I don't what anyone to be confused!

And lastly, Thank you Cyberimp6 who sent me ideas for my story. I've listed the ideas you pitched at the end of the chapter. This chapter turned out being mostly about Tenchi and Ayeka (hehe). Since I didn't get many ideas...I worked off the very few I did get. It's a nice filler chapter that will give this story a short change of pace and help the next chapter unfold faster. I'm hoping that some more people will send me ideas for my "Ryoko's weeks away" section. Sorry I didn't get to that part in this chapter! Please don't hate me!

Chapter 4: You Didn't Break That Promise

A few days later

It was a warm and sunny morning at the Masaki household, and Tenchi was sitting on the back porch with Sasami and Ryo-ohki. They were watching Ayeka and Ryoko, who where walking arm-in-arm around the backyard under Ayeka's parasol. The two girls were talking and frequently broke into fits of laughter. Tenchi didn't know what could be so funny, but Sasami had a pretty good idea that they were talking about Tenchi.

"I'm so glad they decided to finally become friends." said Sasami with a happy sigh. "They seem so happy now, talking and smiling together."

"Yeah." Tenchi answered slowly. He was listening to Sasami, but his mind was more focused on the other girls. Ayeka and Ryoko looked so beautiful in the morning sun, he couldn't take his eyes off them.

Just then, Ryoko and Ayeka ran to Tenchi as a Galaxy Police spaceship landed with a thunderous splash in the nearby lake. Kiyone's yelling could be heard as she and Mihoshi swam towards shore.

"Mihoshi, you idiot! You told me that we had plenty of fuel before we left HQ! Why didn't you tell me we were already out!" Kiyone grabbed Mihoshi violently by the jacket as they reached land.

"But I did, Kiyone. We had plenty of fuel to reach Tenchi's house, but you were screaming too loud as we crashed to hear me say we were out." responded the bubbly blonde with a giggle.

Kiyone sighed deeply and slumped to the house. "Hey Sasami, is there any breakfast left?"

I'm afraid there isn't, but I can make you anything you would like." she jumped to her feet.

The two wet galaxy police followed Sasami into the house. Ryoko followed close behind.

"Hey Sasami, can I help you?" she asked attentively.

"Sure Ryoko. I'd love to have your help." Sasami smiled and gave Ryoko a frying pan. "You can make the scrabbled eggs."

"Okay." She smiled and turned on the burner.

Ayeka and Tenchi were still on the back porch. After several minutes, Tenchi stood up and slid the door closed. He turned to Ayeka.

"Well, I have to go to town now. I need to buy a new garden rake so I can weed the carrot field later."

"Carrot field?" asked Ayeka. The Masaki's had a few fields of various vegetables, but Ayeka didn't know they had a carrot field as well.

"I planted a small field of carrots for Ryo-ohki a while ago, and it needs weeding. The rake I use on the other vegetable fields is too big." Tenchi stepped off the porch and started walking away.

"Lord Tenchi." Ayeka said quietly.

Tenchi stopped and turned to her. "Yes?"

"May I go with you, Lord Tenchi?" she asked him hopefully, clasping her hands together behind her.

"Sure, if you think you can make the walk there." he smiled.

Ayeka smiled and slid open the door of the house. Tenchi heard her say something to Ryoko inside, then she picked up her parasol and hurried over to Tenchi. They started the walk to town.

A little ways away from the house Tenchi asked Ayeka what she had said.

"Oh, I asked Ryoko if she wanted to go with us to town, Lord Tenchi. She declined and told us to have a good time."

"Would she have gotten angry or jealous about you and I leaving together, if you had not asked her if she wanted to come too?" Tenchi asked seriously.

Ayeka knew what he meant. She smiled at him.

"No, I just asked her if she wanted to come. She wanted to stay and help Sasami wash clothes later." She turned to Tenchi. "We use to fight so we could make each other jealous. Ryoko and I are friends now. We have no need to fight or get jealous about anything...even you, Lord Tenchi." She blushed and turned away from him.

Tenchi felt relieved and smiled. "I'm glad you and Ryoko became friends."

Ayeka nodded. "I am too."

About twenty-five minutes later, In town

Tenchi went into the tool store while Ayeka sat on a bench outside.

"Ohhhh! My feet are killing me! Wearing sandals on long journey like this is not the smartest thing I've ever done." She rubbed her sore feet as she waited for Tenchi to come out.

Tenchi soon emerged from the store carrying a rake, with a smaller head, covered in brown paper.

"Miss Ayeka, do your feet hurt a lot?"

"Just a little bit." she lied.

"I forgot to tell you to wear real shoes. We can sit here for a while." He sat down feeling guilty.

"That's all right. Hey, why don't we go get some ice cream." Ayeka pointed to a cart selling ice cream on the other side of the street.

"That sounds good to me. I'll get us some." Tenchi smiled.

Tenchi bought a cone of chocolate ice cream for each of them and suggested eating them in the park up the road. Ayeka was able to put her sore feet into a shallow fountain when they got there.

They spent a long time talking about completely random things, before coming to the topic of their Juraian heritage. This of course, made Tenchi feel awkward when Ayeka asked him if he would someday be the ruler.

"I don't know, Miss Ayeka. It would be strange to rule a planet I haven't really lived on. Besides, I'd have to get married and that could be an even bigger decision and, well, you know."

Of course, Tenchi was referring to his dilemma of choosing a girl.

Ayeka leaned closer to Tenchi, her eyes shining. "Being that you are a prince of Jurai, Lord Tenchi, you are not limited to marrying only one woman."

Tenchi blushed wildly. Ayeka could tell he was not crazy about that idea. She giggled at him and he smiled back.

There was a long silence as Tenchi looked at Ayeka. She looked so pretty in the sunlight, just like she did earlier that morning.

"Well, did you want to head back home?" he finally asked.

"Actually...I was hoping we could spend some more time here...with each other." As soon as she said that, a sad look appeared. "Never mind, Lord Tenchi. We probably should go home."

"What's wrong Miss Ayeka?"

"Nothing."

Tenchi smiled and tried to lighten the mood. "Well, we could stay here in town a few more hours. It would make the trip here more worth it." Tenchi stood up and extended a hand to Ayeka. "I would also love to spend time with you, Miss Ayeka."

"He'd LOVE to spend time with me?" Ayeka repeated in her head. She had waited so long for the day Tenchi would show her attention like this. She blushed and took Tenchi's hand.

"Hmm. I know! Lets go to that old market place down the street. They sell everything there. Would you like to go, Miss Ayeka?"

Ayeka spoke happily threw her blushing cheeks. "I'd love to."

Two hours later

After a quick lunch in town, Tenchi and Ayeka walked towards home. Though they only bought a few small treasures for themselves and the rest of the gang, they were very pleased with the day. It was like they had been on an unofficial date.

Ayeka gazed at Tenchi as they walked. She shaded him from the afternoon sun with her parasol (also, so she could walk close by his side).

"He has been so nice to me lately. Maybe he is starting to like me the way I like him..." She narrowed the gap between them slightly. Tenchi looked at her.

"What are you thinking about, Miss Ayeka?" he asked after seeing the faraway look in her eyes.

"Oh, just about today."

"Yeah. Me too." He smiled "I'm glad you came with me today, it was nice spending time with you. I've been with Ryoko so much, I hope you don't think I've been ignoring you."

"No." The same sad look appeared on her face again

"What's wrong? Are you mad at me?" He put a hand on her shoulder.

Ayeka erased her sad face and smiled at Tenchi. "I could never be mad at you Lord Tenchi. I just feel sort of guilty that I'm...weaseling myself closer to you."

"What do you mean?" Tenchi was confused "Does it have something to do with Ryoko?"

"We had a very serious talk a while back. It was about you, Lord Tenchi. We promised that we would let you pick the girl you truly love with all of your heart. We said we would not interfere with that decision in any way...and here I am...tagging along behind you like a puppy all day, getting all of your attention." She looked down at her feet.

Tenchi was quiet for a while. The last thing he wanted to do was make Ayeka feel bad about something that was really not a big deal. He took her arm in his and smiled.

"You didn't break that promise you made. If I'm ever going to make such a big decision, I'd need to get to know all the girls I must choose from. The best way to get to know someone, is to spend time with them. Today, I feel I have gotten to know you a lot more, Miss Ayeka."

Ayeka blushed. "Thank you, Lord Tenchi."

"I really enjoyed our day together. Maybe we can do this again sometime?" Tenchi smiled at her.

"I would love that."

They soon reached the yard of the Masaki house. Tenchi put his rake against the outside wall and opened the front door, allowing Ayeka to enter. Most of the gang was in the living room. Everyone turned to look at Tenchi and Ayeka as they walked in the room.

"Tenchi! Ayeka! You're back" Sasami sang.

Tenchi passed out the little gifts that he and Ayeka had bought earlier.

Ryoko's eyes lit up when Tenchi put an antique gold locket around her neck. "Thank you so much, Tenchi." She gazed at the glittering trinket with affection.

End of chapter 4

A/N: I thought I would never finish this chapter...I've had so many things going on lately. Ryoko didn't make much of an appearance in this chapter (oops), Ayeka sort of stole the spotlight...and Tenchi. But don't worry Ryoko fans, Tenchi hasn't forgotten about her! This all happens for a reason, so just relax. In fact, this chapter was based off of an idea by Cyberimp6. Cyberimp6 sent me the idea of Ayeka and Tenchi going out on a 'date', as well as suggesting that Ayeka bring up the fact that Tenchi can marry more than one woman. This idea of Tenchi spending time with Ayeka is going to help my story along. You'll see! Thank you again! I don't know if Ayeka's day with Tenchi was really a date, but I guess it could be if you think of how they interacted with each other. I promise I will get back to Ryoko in the next chapter, so don't worry. If you have any ideas about stuff I could add to my next chapter about Ryoko and her weeks away, send me an e-mail. If I like your idea(s) I will happily add them into the story. Even a simple idea would be nice and might be a key factor in the story, like Cyberimp's idea!