A/N: This Fanfic may turn out to be a short one of about 4-6 chapters, but I am already planning the sequel which I know will be good and long. Keep the reviews coming, and be sure to check out some of my other stories while you wait for this one. If inspiration strikes me it will be longer. Also, don't be surprised if some angst is in this fanfiction, I listen to Helena by My Chemical Romance when I write lol.

Chapter 3: The Red Haired Man pt. 1

Ryo-Ohki sped through space, passing spaceship, space station, and planets alike. Ryoko had her hands on two floating orbs that was used to control Ryo-Ohki, while Mayuka sat on the floor and was deep in thought. Ryoko looked over her shoulder to see Mayuka zoned out, and winced, she didn't want to see Mayuka like this, it wasn't natural. Mayuka was always happy and cheerful, now she was sad and mopey.

"Don't worry Mayuka, we WILL get him back safely." Said Ryoko with assurance. Mayuka looked up at Ryoko, the sorrow reflecting out of her deep crimson eyes. She didn't speak, just stared. "Damn, please don't look at me like that…" Ryoko thought to herself as she turned around to look out of the front of Ryo-Ohki, "Reminds me of him…"

It wasn't long before Ryo-Ohki was slowing down, Ryoko recognized that it had been a while since they left; everyone was getting hungry, including Ryo-Ohki. Nearby was a small planet, which appeared to be a resort planet. Ryoko steered Ryo-Ohki towards the planet and they drifted through its atmosphere. They landed near a beach, Ryo-Ohki turning into her cabbit form before landing. As soon as she touched the ground, she collapsed with exhaustion and hunger. Mayuka bent down and scooped up the poor cabbit, stroking her slowly. Ryoko and Mayuka walked through the beach, looking at their surroundings. Mayuka saw a beach boardwalk stand and tugged on Ryoko's shirt, pointing at the stand.

"Good eye, Mayuka." Said Ryoko as the pair walked to the stand and sat down on the bar stools, "Two ramen bowls and a bunch of carrot's please, and make it snappy"

The man that was running the shop nodded and walked back to the kitchen. Ryoko spun around on her stool, looking at the people playing and running around on the beach. Her mind was stuck on Ryosou. A few minutes later, the owner returned, placing one bowl in front of Mayuka, one in front of Ryoko, and a plate of carrots on the table, he didn't know who to give it to. Ryo-Ohki attacked the carrots, scaring the man and making Ryoko laugh, spitting out half of her chewed noodles. Mayuka went to work at picking through the noodles, eating the Naruto fish cake first (the swirl in ramen bowls, not the anime char). About an hour later, they had completely obliterated their food, as well as second and third servings. They were already back in space, continuing on the trail after Ryosou.

However, they were unsuspectingly being watched by someone, or rather, a group of some ones. Some distance off, a small fleet of ships were drifting; the monitors in the cockpits all showed Ryo-Ohki as the cabbit ship flew by.

"Sneak up behind Ryo-Ohki, when you are in position, open fire on the cockpit." Said the pilot of the lead ship.

"Yes, sir!" responded the pilots of the rest of the fleet. The ships moved slowly at first, but gained speed to catch up with Ryo-Ohki.

Ryoko sat in a chair and piloted Ryo-Ohki through the void of space, Mayuka was running around with a rag, wiping the dust of the crystals within Ryo-Ohki. Neither of them expected the rocking blast that had struck them.

"What the hell!" yelled Ryoko as she pulled up rear monitors, showing the ships that were now pursuing, and attacking them, "So, Tokimi has decided to send someone to prevent us from getting him back eh? GOOD LUCK WITH THAT". Ryo-Ohki, upon Ryoko's command, began returning fire, striking a few of the smaller ships and destroying them. The fleet proved persistent indeed, they dodged the returned blasts, and continually managed to strike Ryo-Ohki.

"Damnit, I can't hit them!" complained Ryoko as she fired again, this time striking two larger ships and the last small ship. The struck vessels exploded, leaving only 2 ships remaining, the leader, and a wingman. It wasn't long before a hail monitor appeared, the figure on which was the leader. He wore a helmet that covered his entire face.

"Ryoko, I am the leader of this fleet, and I would rather not have any more of my ships destroyed, so retreat to the surface of the nearby planet and we can settle this personally." Spoke the pilot before turning off the link and flying off towards a yellow looking planet.

"Sounds like a challenge, you up for it Mayuka?" asked Ryoko.

"M'hm…" nodded Mayuka, somewhat sad.

"Alright then." Ryoko said as she turned Ryo-Ohki towards the planet and flew off. They landed where the ships did, keeping a safe distance. Ryoko and Mayuka emerged from within Ryo-Ohki, who then turned into her cabbit form.

"So, I guess you want to fight now? First, tell us where you took my brother!" yelled Ryoko.

"I don't know, he could already be at Lady Tokimi's palace, or he could be dead. That doesn't really matter anyway, you will be defeated here." Said the pilot before taking his helmet off, revealing that it was a middle aged man with pointed ears and crimson red hair, with a scar across his forehead. He seemed like he would be a gentleman, but those thoughts had been dismissed as soon as he began attacking Ryoko in space. Ryoko clenched her fist in anger, she was through dealing with this man, she was ready to beat the information of where they took Ryosou out of him.

"Well, you called us here, lets fight!" yelled Ryoko as she launched forward and manifested her energy sword. The man merely stepped to the side and brought his elbow down hard onto the back of her neck as she flew passed. Ryoko crashed down into the ground hard, coughing up blood when the wind was knocked out of her. At this site, Mayuka began to erupt with emotion, her form changing. Dark blue fur began to cover her whole body, and a red crystal appeared on her chest. 4 dark markings appeared on her face, 2 on each cheek, and her eyes became like those of a wile feline, as well as her nails growing into beastly claws. The man wasn't expecting this, and while he was watching Ryoko attempt to stand, he kicked her in the stomach, only to receive a large gash on his back from Mayuka and her claws. The man turned quickly; sweep kicking Mayuka as he did.

Ryoko gaped in awe at the mans actions. She stood, grabbing the gem off her earring, she held it in her hand as her outfit changed to a red and black tight battle suit, and the gem appeared in her right wrist.

"How dare you strike her…You are unforgiveable." Said Ryoko as a ball of energy formed in her hand. By this time, the man was turning away from Ryoko and walked over to Mayuka. As Ryoko watched, he began to kick Mayuka in the stomach, as she cried out in pain.

"I was ordered to destroy you both, and I intend to do so, starting with her." Said the man as he kicked her hard again, striking the red gem which caused her very immense pain. Mayuka passed out from this, and Ryoko got mad. She clenched her fist, turning the ball into a sword. She flew forward again and struck the man as he was off guard. He flew backward, landing hard on the ground, but Ryoko was not finished yet. She turned the sword back into a ball and launched it at him, striking him hard in the chest.

The man stood again, he panted hard, he didn't expect her to have so much power over him, at least not in this form. He looked as Ryoko moved to Mayuka and picked her up, she didn't notice him on his feet again. Ryo-Ohki turned back into her spaceship form and took Mayuka inside. Ryoko pointed to the sky, and Ryo-Ohki flew to the atmosphere.

"There, now its just you and me." Said Ryoko.