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A/N: Hope you enjoy this chapter.
The Chronicles of the Lighthawk: The Prince and the Goddess
Chapter 2: Life at the Masaki home
Tenchi stirred for a moment before he woke up. Getting out of bed, he yawned out loud before stretching himself. He was about to walk out of his room when he noticed something missing. It took a moment before it hit him. Ryoko. She was usually in his room at morning to 'greet' him. Right on cue, an explosion occurred downstairs and distinct shouting could be heard.
"Figures" he thought out loud. Only Ryoko and Ayeka would start a fight this early in the morning. Though, he was very grateful. At least he would be able to walk to the bathroom without any trouble or harassment.
He left to go downstairs and have breakfast with the others at the household before going to work at the fields. As he reached the bottom floor, is eyes were met with the familiar destruction courtesy of the two 'love struck' females.
Before leaving with Ryo-Ohki to work in the fields, he asked 'little' Washu to please help fix the living room who only promised if he would visit her in the lab later. Bowing his head in defeat, he nodded bringing a mischievous smile to the lips of the young scientist. She pressed one button on her holotop and the living room looked good as new. Saying goodbye to Sasami which brought out the familiar red color on her cheeks, he left with the small cabbit on his shoulder.
They worked hard at the fields. The sun shining down on their backs, making them sweat profusely. Tenchi wiped the sweat from his forehead looking at the small cabbit girl diligently working hard and smiled softly. He sure was grateful for the young cabbit's help. Because of her, they were able to finish more quickly than before when it was just Tenchi alone.
While working, his mind began to drift at the thought of Sasami. He did that a lot these days. He began to think of her gorgeous features, how long and smooth her hair seemed including the cute way she looked when some of the strands would cover her face. How her delicate and smooth skin which always seemed to glow in the moonlight and how the way her eyes always sparkled with happiness and life, if not also a little mischief.
He began to remember thetime he first met her. It was embarrassing to say the least, with him trapped between those branches of the prison inside the ship while she looked on in amusement. Thinking back to the time where they were being chased by those Guardian logs, he couldn't help but admit it was kind of fun albeit being terrified in that life threatening situation. He thought back also, to the time when he first laid eyes on the beautiful features of the Goddess Tsunami. He was awed by her presence and felt a deep connection with her inside himself. She had spoken to him, telling him what he needed to do, explaining the situation.
The Goddess had placed her forehead against his. Tenchi couldn't help but feel the warmth flare inside him from such a simple gesture. He felt indescribable feelings and emotions with her being so close to him. Her soft voice soothed him, echoing inside his heart, giving him a calm sense of peacefulness. He had never felt such warmth and compassion from anyone before.
These past few years have been very peaceful for Tenchi beside the fight with Ayeka and Ryoko. He had cherished the small moments he had spent with Sasami. He couldn't help but think of her. Not only was she kind, caring, hardworking and stunningly pretty. Heck, he could go on and on about her good points. But she also brought calmness and warmth whenever she was near him. He thought about her from different angles and a few naughty thoughts also crept into his mind. The sensations he felt every time his eyes met her presence were odd but strangely fulfilling. After his mother had died, Tenchi always felt hollow. The sensations he feltfrom her always seemed to fill and overshadow that emptiness he carried.
It was then Tenchi realized, that he was falling for the young Sasami. Slowly yes… But surely.
Walking back to the house for lunch, a sudden craving for food, he was suddenly met with Ryoko's arms around his neck. Tenchi was trained well to sense people's presence in case attacked by an enemy, and with Ryoko's amount of power, he could feel her from far away. Tenchi could easily avoid her, but that would lead to her getting hurt, so he put up with it.
"Tenchiiii" she purred. "What say we go have some fun". She began feeling his muscles enjoying the firmness of his sweaty body. She lowered her face to his, much to the distress of Tenchi.
"RYOKO" screamed the voice of an enraged purple-haired princess. "Let go of Lord Tenchi immediately". She came running toward them, and when Ryoko made no attempt to move, she pried her off the Raven-haired prince.
"How dare you…you… you…You pathetic space demon!" She all but yelled.
"What is Ayeka?" Ryoko asked with a smirk. "Can't you see that Tenchi loves me and not you?" Ayeka's face reddened with anger. "Lord Tenchi and I were destined to be together!" She yelled at her rival. "There is no way he would ever enjoy being with the likes of you!"
The Space Pirate's eye's narrowed. "I'm very sure he would appreciate a more mature woman. Not some silly princess. "She answered menacingly.
Ayeka clenched fists to restrain herself from socking it into the pirates face. "You don't care about him" she returned just as menacingly. "You only care about fulfilling you lustful needs you harlot!" Very un-princess like words dripping from her mouth.
Ryoko was now beyond angered. "Why would he ever like you! Yosho didn't want you, what makes you think Tenchi will!" She hissed.
That did it for Ayeka. Something inside her just snapped after those hurtful words. Undiluted power came pouring out of her. "That's it I have finally had enough of you!" She changed into her Jurian battle suit. Tenchi and the others immediately began protesting.
"Ayeka please stop" Tenchi cried out. "I'm very sorry Lord Tenchi, but it is time me and that demon finally settle this." Ryoko smirked hatefully. "Quite right princess!" And with that, she changed into her red and black battle suit. And the battle began.
Ayeka summoned her Jurain power and sent a blue energy ball at the Space Pirate. Said Space Pirate just fazed away and appeared on Ayeka's right and began firing a volley of orange energy balls. Ayeka activated her force field and watched the attack hit harmlessly. Ryoko then shot another blast before disappearing yet again. The blast slammed into the blue hue, creating a large amount of smoke. With her vision clouded, the princess could do very little but look around for any sign of her adversary. Suddenly Ryoko appeared on her left, surprising the princess before jabbing her in the face knocking Ayeka a few meters back. Ayeka got up, rage filled those eyes. "Demon" she spat. Summoning her mini logs, she trapped them around Ryoko, before shocking her.
"Aaah!" The pirate cried out in pain. She couldn't move and felt wave after wave of raw power shocking her entire body. Ayeka watched with extreme satisfaction and triumph. Ryoko used every will in her body to faze away.
Appearing behind Ayeka she fired a very powerful blast towards her. The purple-haired princess just turned around and watched with helplessness as the energy consumed her. She fell to her knees and just as the pirate summoned her energy sword, she called her guardians.
"Azaka! Kamidake!" The two guardian logs appeared and trapped Ryoko in their force field. The pirate just blew them away and continued her assault towards her opponent.
Tenchi and the others could only watch on in helplessness as the two rivals fought. Both of them exchanging devastating blows and energy blasts, making the whole ground tremble and shake from their use of power. Never before had he ever witnessed such power used from both of them in their battles against one another.
Ayeka and Ryoko both stood staring and each other from a distance, both panting very heavily. Finally, they both began charging up for one final attack. Tenchi decided to stop this, the amount of power they were using was far too dangerous. He was about to yell for them to stop, but it was too late.
Simultaneously, they both launched their beams of energy at their opponent. The hairs on Tenchi's neck stood when he felt the amount of raw power used. Quickly, he summoned a Lighthawk wing to shield the house and the other ladies just as both of the extraordinary beams of energy collided.
There was a resounding 'BOOM' with a huge explosion. Tenchi and the others had to shield their eyes from the blinding light and the force of the explosion.
When all the smoke cleared, there were two motionless bodies lying on the ground.
Everyone was in Washu's lab, watching as both of the unconcious ladies were placed into two rejuvenation tanks. Everyone was worried as they watched Washu work. Both Mihoshi and Sasami were crying with Sasami clutching on Tenchi's arm worriedly, in the process squeezing the hell out of the poor limb. Tenchi was too worried himself to notice. His usual feeling of helplessness appearing once more.
"I should have tried to stop them. It's my entire fault! He said helplessly. "TENCHI!"
Washu suddenly shouted. "Stop blaming yourself, its not your fault this happened." Everyone agreed and began assuring him.
"Will they be alright Washu?" Sasami asked her pink eyes swirled with tears. Washu smiled at them in reassurance. "Yes they will be fine; they're just exhausted and overused their power. They will be out of it for a few days but they will be fine as long as they rest in these tanks to rejuvenate their power."
"Really?" Sasami asked with tears still clinging to her cheeks. "Of course, I'm not the Greatest Scientific Genius in the Universe for nothing you know?" She laughed out, to lighten the mood.
Everyone was relieved and Sasami, cheerful again, announced she was going to make dinner.
After dinner, everyone left to go do their own things. Tenchi went outside to the porch and sat down. Looking out at the bright moon, he began immersing in his own thoughts.
"A penny for your thoughts" said a sweet voice behind him. Tenchi whirled around and came face to face with none other than Sasami.
"Hello Sasami" Tenchi said, smiling softly.
"Hi Tenchi" Sasami responded cheerfully. "What are you thinking about?"
"Uh...Um…I was…Uh!" Was all a stuttering Tenchi could say.
"Is it about a certain blue-haired princess?" Sasami asked mischievously.
Tenchi, catching on, replied while smiling. "Maybe." Sasami pouted while Tenchi laughed. Even though grown up, Sasami's pouts were as adorable as ever.
"And what about me?" she asked blushing slightly.
"About how stunningly beautiful you are." He answered with confidence, trying in vain to hide his blush; while Sasami's red colored face intensified its color.
They sat in silence for a moment, until…
"Do you maybe want to, go out on Saturday." Tenchi suddenly blurted out.
"What!" The young princess asked in shock.
Tenchi quickly responded. "I mean, you work hard everyday. You should take a day off and relax yourself."
Sasami's eye's sparkled. "You mean go out on a date?"
"Well I guess so" a very embarrassed and red-faced Tenchi answered. It was a good opportunity after all. With Ryoko and Ayeka out for a few days, he had to take advantage of this situation.
You could see stars in Sasami's eyes. "Sure."
Tenchi exhaled relieved. He had unknowingly held his breath. "Okay, than that's settled. He said standing up. "Its pretty late, time for sleep" he told her walking back into the house with the blue-haired princess at his heels.
They walked up the stairs and came to the point of separation. "Well good night Sasami."
He said very softly.
She faced him and smiled. "Good night Tenchi."
Tenchi turned to her smiling face, and using every once of courage and confidence he possessed, he moved closer towards her, leaned down and kissed her ever so softly on the forehead. Tenchi then turned away quickly hiding the pink tinge that appeared on his face and briskly walked to his room.
Sasami just stood there in shock. She hadn't moved a muscle. She continued staring into space with the sparkle rekindled in her magnificent eyes. After a moment her feet moved on their own accord, walking to her own room with her still staring in space. She finally regained her composure and laid down on her futon.
Her eyes sparkled once more thinking about the kiss she received and anticipating her date in a few days.
A/N: Well what did you think? I hope you're satisfied with this chapter. Thank you to those who reviewed. Until next time!
