A/N: Here's chapter two of the fic. Now the original read true to the third movie mostly, so that is going to be the aim and object of this continuation. The story is affected somewhat and I'm sorry, but enjoy anyways! I don not own Tenchi, Indiana Jones or the University of California Stanford.
Ch. 2 Enter Indiana Jurai!
The seas were rough in the north Pacific. The waves were pounding a small cargo boat. Still, up on deck four figures could be seen. Closer inspection revealed the situation to be two large men holding another figure while the other man looked on. One of the men holding the figure punched it in the gut as the other man said; "This is the second time you've tried to take something that was mine, Dr. Jurai." And pulled an ornate Spanish cross out of Dr. Jurai's (the figure being held) side bag. Dr. Jurai was in fact a woman of about medium height and thin build, with crimson eyes and purple hair that was done up in an intricate, yet functional, manner. She was wearing brown slacks and a white button down blouse with a brown bomber jacket over it and a fedora on her head. She, like the other three men, was completely soaked. She was currently glaring at the man looking on, "That artifact belongs in a museum!" The man snorted and turned away, bad move. The woman dropped down and did a sweeping kick that knocked both men onto their backs. She ran, grabbed the cross out of the other man's hand and dove into the ocean. She swam out a bit and climbed onto the waiting boat, grinning and holding onto her soaked fedora.
A few weeks later, in a classroom at UC Stanford, Dr. Jurai was beginning a second semester class. Her hair was worn the same way, and her jacket and fedora were on the hat rack by the door. She was wearing a brown pantsuit. "Welcome to Archaeology 2. For those of you who've never had me before, I'm Dr. Ayeka "Indiana" Jurai. Now today, we're going to start with the excavation of the ruins of the Olmec that were found about four years ago on the Yucatan." She began drawing on the blackboard to emphasize her lecture, "The site itself was a city that had a central court and one street that spiraled out and connected the entire city to the central court. This unusual design has led quite a few of the archaeologists to believe that the city was designed by a woman. But, that is unfounded and we'll have to leave it up to the anthropologists to confirm that." The lesson continued for an hour until Indiana noticed a blonde woman in a blue suit waving through the door. Indiana visibly blanched and ended class early. As the class filed out, she came in. Indiana was cleaning up the board as she asked, "Well, what's up Mihoshi?" "Well…you just got back and all, but I was hoping we could have lunch together!" She held up a brown paper bag that read 'Mihoshi's Lunch' in big bubble letters. Indiana needed to think quickly. While it was true that Mihoshi was the curator of the museum that bought most of her artifacts, lunch with Mihoshi was one adventure she wasn't looking forward to at the moment. So she smiled and said, "Sure Mihoshi! Just give me a minute and I'll meet you down in the lobby okay?" "Okay!" As soon as Mihoshi was out of sight, Indiana tossed on her jacket, side bag and Fedora and made for the window. As she opened it she thought the perfect crime! She was so preoccupied with getting away from lunch with Mihoshi, that she didn't notice the man with chloroform soaked rag until he caught her and covered her mouth with it.
The next thing she knew, she was on the floor of a car with two guys who looked like they were hired muscle and a diminutive woman with spiky pink hair looking down at her. One of the men took the gag off of Indiana as the woman said, "Hello Dr. Jurai. I hope you found the ride comfortable?" "Sort of. The Chloroform was a bit much though." The woman laughed, "I had to make sure I got your attention. I'm-" "I know who you are, Dr. Washu Habuki. Your contributions to the museum have been quite generous. Now that you've gotten my attention what is it that you'd like to discuss with me?" "First could you do me a favor?" "Sure, what?" "Could you call me Little Washu?" "Um…sure." "Good. What do you know of the Master Key?" "The Master Key? It's an old relic mentioned in some legends and it supposedly has great power, allowing the user endless strength and immortality." "It's not a myth Dr. Jurai. We uncovered this document several months ago. Here." She handed a worn document with a large illumination of a sword. Indiana translated aloud, "You who seek, search north to the valley of endless sun and there will you find the master key." She looked up, "This is all very interesting for me, but the one you should show this to is my mother, she's the expert on the Master Key." Washu looked at her pointedly, "We did. That's why we're contacting you. Your mother has gone missing while searching for the Master Key."
A few hours later, Indiana and Mihoshi were in front of Dr. Misaki Jurai's small house. "Wow, Indy, I've never seen you this worried about your mother before." Indiana didn't respond but opened up the door and entered. The house was in total disarray and there were papers everywhere. 'Wow, your mom's really let herself go!" Indiana started looking around, "This place looks like some one broke in looking for something…But what?" Mihoshi went to the fridge while Indiana walked over to the answering machine and hit the play button. "(BEEP!) Hi Ayeka, hon! In case you came over I'm in Venice doing research, I'll be back in a month, love you and tell Sasami I said hi! (BEEP!) Hi Ayeka hon, Um…I think I'm being followed, but I'm safe for the time being. Please get over to Venice as soon as you can, Bye! (BEEP!) Um…Ayeka about that book I sent you…BURN IT! BURN IT! That's what they're after, don't give it to them! (BEEP!) Hi Ayeka Hon? Do steel have ze book? Bring it to Venice, yah? Dat is gud. Luv you!" Mihoshi came over eating what looked like a turkey leg, "Wow, Indy, your mom does a really good impersonation of a creepy German guy. Where'd she learn to do that?" "My mom mentioned a book…what book was she talking about?" "I dunno, but on a unrelated note, here's your mail. I was going to give it to you at lunch but you bailed out on me and went somewhere with those big guys." "I…it wasn't like that Mihoshi, they dragged me out the window!" Indiana rifled through her mail until she found a package with a small, worn leather bound notebook, "I wonder if this was what they were talking about." Mhishi took it and said, "Wow, this thing looks like it's seen some better days." However, Indiana wasn't paying attention to Mihoshi at the moment, she was staring absently at a picture from four years ago of her mother, her little sister Sasami and herself. "Mihoshi, do you believe in the Master Key? In Tsunami?" "Yes I do, we all have to believe in something greater than ourselves. Your mother's spent most of her life trying to prove her own belief to herself." Indiana laughed without humor, "I guess I'm just cynical then. Mihoshi, call Washu, I'm going to need a ticket to Venice." "Can I come too? I've always wanted to see the Eiffel tower!" Indiana was about to correct her, but remembered the last time she'd tried to do so, so instead sighed and said, "Sure, why not?" "Okay! I'll make that phone call then!"
Well, that's the introduction to Ayeka's crazy subconscious. The next chapter will flash back to reality a little bit. Stay tuned!