Chapter 3

A large red tarp was placed over the organ outside, indicating it was the end of

the music for the evening. The massive crowd started to disperse with many people

looking for places to pitch tents to sleep for the evening. Others remained awake

and continued to casually party. The mood was less energetic but happy nonetheless.

Inside the Masaki home the newcomers, along with Tenchi, the girls, the Jurian Royalty,

Tom, Nagi, Russ and Zorpheus sat down in the living room. Nobuyuki was still outside

filming. They formed a large circle in the living room to trying to accommodate everyone.

Asuza, Misaki, and Funaho took the large sofa, Tenchi and Ryoko shared a recliner chair,

Tom and Nagi took another recliner, Russ and Ayeka shared the love seat, and everyone

else took a place on the floor. Washu fabricated a floating pillow in the shape of a crab

and took her place next to Morien. Unbeknownst to Morien and Washu, the energy from

their rings was now glowing due to their proximity. No one else had noticed until Sasami

caught a light from the side of her eye. She looked over at Washu and saw the ring and

didn't think much of it at first until she saw that Morien had the same ring. Realization

had come upon her and a smile came to her face but she didn't say anything. Ryoko looked

over at Sasami and wondered what she was looking at. When she looked over at Washu

and Morien a look of surprise came upon her face.

Ryoko: "You two over there. What's with your hands?"

Now everyone was looking over at Washu and Morien. Morien became nervous but hid it

well and kept his smile. Washu was looking over at Morien waiting for him to reveal the

secret. Kanta had something to say.

Kanta: "Say Fingerpaintings. Remember that time you cracked me in the nuts during

training and I said I would get you back?"

Morien: "Uhh…yeah why?"

Kanta: "Well I think I know how to get you back…EVERYONE! MORIEN AND WASHU ARE

MARRIED!"

Kanta stands up and runs out of the house. Everyone in the living room was in shock

and had their mouths wide open except Russ who already knew. All eyes were on

Morien and Washu now.

Ayeka: "Is this true?"

Morien stayed silent for a few seconds then spoke.

Morien: "Yeah. Surprise everyone. Washu and I have been married for a few years

now actually"

Misaki: "Well congratulations you two!"

Tom: "Yeah! I was not expecting to learn something like this tonight. Congrats!"

Tenchi: "Wait hold on a second. How come you kept this a secret? I mean Washu is

part of this family and there were no invitations"

Washu: "It wasn't a traditional wedding. It was at an alter in the center of the

Andromeda Galaxy"

Ayeka: "Wait…that one?"

Washu nods her head.

Ayeka: "Washu! That's where deities go to get married!"

Morien: "Deities? Did miss something?"

Washu: "All in due time, dear"

Zorpheus: "So will we be expecting children from you two?"

Now Morien and Washu revealed their nervousness. They both sweatdrop as well.

Morien: "We really haven't discussed that. I guess whatever happens, happens on that topic"

Washu: "Oh that reminds me, you have yet to meet your stepson"

Morien: "Yup, my stepson…wait WHAT?"

Washu: "Didn't I tell you?"

Morien: "No!"

Washu: "My son returned to me a little over a year ago thanks to Russ"

Morien: "I've gone a whole year and them some without knowing I had a stepson.

This is too weird!"

Washu: "I told you to expect the unexpected"

Ryoko: "In any case, you are now part of this crazy family, like it or not"

Morien: "Seems like nothing but adventure"

Ryoko: "You have no idea"

Morien: "So then…you're all okay with this?"

Tenchi: "Why wouldn't we be?" he said with a smile

Morien: "Just the fact I haven't seen most of you since we met years ago. But then

again I forgot how friendly and accepting everyone is…well almost everyone" he said

looking at Ryoko with a goofy smile.

Ryoko: "Hey now! I'm working on that. Now that I finally have my happiness, that is

Tenchi, I can accept just about anyone without too much worry. Even you Nagi"

Nagi smiled with red eyes looking out towards her.

Asuza: "So you're an earthling then?"

Morien: "Yes, Emperor"

Asuza: "*sigh* It's amazing really. My two daughters leave Jurai as well as Washu and

Ayeka and Washu both fall in love with two men not of Jurai. Oh tradition. Might as well

through it out the window. But I can see your happiness and that's all that really

matters to me now even if I'm still slowly getting used to it" he said looking at Russ who

responds with a smirk.

Russ: "You have to admit, Ayeka is in good hands"

Asuza: "Heh, that she is, Russ. That, she is" he smiles in approval.

Morien: "By the way, Ryoko, you said you had to fill us in with info. What was it?"

Ryoko: "Oh. Tenchi and I are engaged!"

Morien: "Well now it's my turn. Congrats to both of you! And I think to celebrate all that

has happened, why don't we do that challenge you brought up earlier?"

Ryoko: "Oh boxing?"

Morien: "Uh-huh"

Ryoko: "I'm game! Let's kick his ass Tenchi!"

Tenchi: "Ryoko, I really don't want…"

Ryoko: "Tenchi….."

She looks at him with almost glowing golden cat like eyes. It was a face he could not say

no to.

Tenchi: "This has 'regret' written all over it"

Ryoko: "By the way you need a drinking partner too"

Morien: "Well the one I had in mind ran away so…hmm"

He looks around the room and stops at the Emperor. He remembers what Misaki said

about him not being able to hold alcohol at all and he knew Tenchi himself was not a

drinker. Wanting this to be a fair bout he chose.

Morien: "Emperor Asuza. Would you like to be my drinking buddy?"

Asuza: "Really?"

Morien: "Sure. Why not?"

Asuza: "If you insist"

Morien: "To the kitchen table"

Everyone now stood up and made their way to the kitchen table.

Zorpheus: "Someone should go get Nobuyuki. This needs to be filmed!"

Morien: "Ok first we need beer. We can't play with heavy drinks or we'll be dead

after the first round. We also need a deck of cards. Here's how the game works.

Split the deck in half and give it to both teams. On person is the drinker while the other

pours shots. You both draw cards at the same time. The person with the lower card

drinks. Each round lasts a minute. After each round you alternate. If you spill you lose

automatically. And I think that's it if I remember correctly"

Washu: "I thought you said you've never played a drinking game"

Morien: "Yes, but remember where I live"

Washu: "Understood"

Ryoko: "Got it! I'm ready! Won't this be fun Tenchi?"

Tenchi: "Uhh…I'm not sure"

After several bottles of beer were brought to the table the game was ready.

Ryoko: "Ok, you go first Tenchi"

Morien: "Do you want to go first?"

Asuza: "Makes no difference to me"

Morien: "Ok so Tenchi will take on the Emperor"

Nobuyuki arrived just in time to film the game.

Ayeka: "Ok, ready….and go!"

Morien and Ryoko pour shots for their teammates while they drink quickly.

Russ: "This is more entertaining than watching video games"

Zorpheus: "I second that!"

Ayeka called time. Asuza looked normal but Tenchi was already turning a bit red.

Ryoko: "Come on Tenchi. Don't quit on me now!"

Tenchi: "All the pretty colors…"

Morien: "Ok. Ryoko, let's do this"

Ryoko: "Tenchi, you have to pour shots now"

Ayeka called time again and now Morien and Ryoko began taking shots while Asuza

and Tenchi poured. Time was called and the round was over.

Morien: "You feel anything?"

Ryoko: "Nope, nothing at all"

Asuza: "I have an idea. Why don't we move up to Zsinju Sake?"

Morien: "Sake? That could take its toll rather quickly"

Asuza: "It's a party dammit. I'd say we do sake because this beer is doing nothing"

Tenchi: "I disagree" he said wobbling

Ryoko: "I think Tenchi might die if we use sake"

Morien: "You can switch out at anytime"

Ryoko: "Is that so? Misaki! You can hold alcohol very well! Want to join?"

Misaki: "I would love to!"

Asuza: "Morien, we are screwed"

Morien: "Alex! Over here now!"

Ryoko: "Wait a minute. You can add more than 2 people per team?"

Morien: "As of now yes!"

Ryoko: "Ayeka! Join us!"

Morien: "Zorpheus!"

Zorpheus: "Roger that!"

Ayeka: "Russ?"

Russ: "No"

Morien: "Mihoshi!"

Mihoshi: "Yay! What am I doing?"

Morien: "You know what! New game! Last man standing! I'm sure you all know how

to play that!"

Funaho, Tom, Nagi, Vladimir, and Kiyone join the others on the table while Sasami, Washu,

and Russ stood by watching laughing slightly.

Misaki: "Bring on the sake please!"

Now the dinning room table started to get crowded as people moved in to watch the

game on the table. People started placing bets as to who would be the last person

remaining. Two of Tom's men assisted in pouring each competitor shots of sake. As they

poured each person took a drink. Upon his first drink Tenchi passed out but no one placed

bets on him. For the next few minutes the pattern of pouring and drinking continued.

Mihoshi was the next one to pass out followed by Kiyone. To everyone's surprise Morien

was the next one to pass out. Soon after Vladimir and Alex both passed out at the same

time. Minutes pass and Tom is the next one out, then Asuza. It was now Ayeka, Zorpheus,

the two Empresses, Ryoko, and Nagi. Zorpheus couldn't handle sake any longer and he

fell to the floor in a daze.

Russ: "Man, the women here are better drinkers than the men"

Ryoko and Nagi glared at each other.

Nagi: "I won't be….defeeeeeted by…you again…ugh"

Ryoko: "Watch me"

Ayeka soon joined the others passed out on the floor. Ryoko and Nagi were about to take

another drink but they dropped their shot glasses and at the same time both of them

collapsed on the table in front of them sending out a cheer from the crowd. The majority

of them placed bets on the two Empresses.

Funaho: "Well, I think that's good enough. What about you?"

Misaki: "Oh I suppose. We really should keep an eye on Asuza now that he's passed

out…again"

Everyone who was still conscience was amazed that neither Misaki nor Funaho

sounded drunk at all.

Misaki: "Now then. I'd say we help each one of these people to a bedroom and let

them rest for the night"

The crowd of Jurians and Tom's crew help the passed out individuals to a bedroom

or other place to rest.

Opening his eyes, Morien's vision was still blurry but it was still enough to tell him he was

not in his own bed. There were several pictures on a small desk of Tenchi and the gang and

all their activities throughout the years. He knew it was Washu's room. Looking for a clock,

he finds crab-shaped one which read 9:21am. Deciding it was too early he closes his eyes

and dozes off again. He woke up a second time feeling significantly better. This time the

clock read 1:38pm. Deciding it was time to get up, he stands and walks out of Washu's room.

The first thing he sees is Washu, doing what she normally does.

Washu: "Feeling better?" she said typing into a computer

Morien: "Yeah. My vision is still a bit blurry but I'll be fine. What about the others?"

Washu: "They'll be fine. As we speak, Tom and his crew are getting ready to leave as well

as the Jurian Royal Family"

Morien: "Where is Tom and his crew from?"

Washu: "Their ship up in space. According to Russ it was modeled exactly off of what he

called a Star Destroyer from Star Wars"

Morien: "That doesn't surprise me. Still, I bet it would be amazing to see in person. But

where do they go?"

Washu: "Not that far from here. The ship always stays close to earth unless he has a

reason to leave. And with some advanced technology that Tom has yet to tell me about,

his ship jams satellites so people here on earth can't detect the Gray Wolf up in space"

Morien: "I see. Then who stays here?"

Washu: "Just Russ and Zorpheus"

Morien: "And now that the party is over, what happens next?"

Washu: "Just the normal routine. About the only thing that has yet to be determined is

Tenchi and Ryoko's wedding date. You are more than welcome to stick around. In fact I

would prefer it"

Morien: "I suppose. Not like I have priorities in Germany other than to pay my bills. I'm

still surprised how well everyone took our secret. I will say though, bringing up the baby

part was a bit nerve racking"

Silence came between the two for a moment. Morien turned his head to see Washu

giving him a smirk with one eyebrow raised just like the first day she revealed to him

her adult form for the first time.

Morien: "What?"

Washu: "Do you want to?"

Morien: "Washu? Really?"

Washu: "I'll gladly bear your child"

Morien: "What would your son think if he found out he was about to have a sister

or a brother?"

Washu: "I'm sure he would be in shock but still accept it with cheerful eagerness"

Morien: "When do I get to meet him?"

Washu: "I'm not sure. He does keep in contact on a regular basis so when he does

call I will let you know. I can't wait to see the look on his face when he finds out

he has a stepfather"

Morien: "One that sticks out like a sore thumb"

Washu: "And the rest of us don't?"

Morien: "Touché. I'm going to go to the house and see what's happening there. Oh,

did you see where Kanta and Junko ended up?"

Washu: "I think they went back to your place to sleep. I'm sure they will be back at

Tenchi's place as well later on today"

Morien: "And what about you? I hope you're not planning on trapping yourself in here

for the rest of the day"

Washu: "I'll join you guys soon. Go be social"

Morien finds his way out of Washu's lab and steps into the Masaki living room where

Zorpheus and Sasami are playing video games. Zorpheus turns around once he hears

the door open.

Zorpheus: "Yo. How ya feeling?"

Morien: "I'm still kind of dizzy. I knew sake was going to be a bad idea. How are

you functioning properly?"

Zorpheus: "I'm a pro I guess. You've actually recovered fast. Everyone else that drank

last night who lives here is still out and it's almost 2pm. Tom and his crew left not too

long ago as well as the Juraian Royal Family"

Morien: "So it's going to be a lazy day"

Zorpheus: "Pretty much. You should hop in at some point here. This kid here keeps

kicking my butt"

Sasami giggles.

Morien: "Is this Smash Brothers Brawl?"

Zorpheus: "Yup"

Morien: "I love that game! I typically use Olimar, Meta-Knight, or Wolf"

Zorpheus: "You use Olimar? I think he sucks"

Morien: "Not how I use him"

Soon the match was over on the television. Sasami had beat Zorpheus yet again

and now Morien grabbed a controller.

Morien: "You two mind if we reduce the gravity?"

Sasami: "Sure. In fact I like playing that mode"

After changing the settings, each player chooses a character. Sasami chose Link,

Zorpheus picked Donkey Kong, and Morien selected Olimar. They picked a map at

random and the timer counted down. With eyes now focused on the television each

player proceeds to battle each other quickly pressing buttons and sending out attacks.

Morien's dizziness was making it difficult to focus and was defeated in minutes leaving

just Zorpheus and Sasami. Soon after Donkey Kong was knocked off the screen

declaring Sasami the winner again.

Morien: "You're really good at that"

Sasami: "Thanks!"

Zorpheus: "I think she's cheating" he teased

Sasami: "Maybe I am" she said sticking her tongue out at him

Morien: "Actually the real cheaters are on first person shooters like Halo and Call of Duty"

Zorpheus: "So I've heard"

Morien: "Anyways, once my head is a bit clearer I will play with you guys maybe

later on tonight. I need some fresh air"

Sasami: "Ok. See you later!"

Zorpheus: "Take it easy"

Morien slides open the door and walks until he comes to the middle of a field. All

around were marks in the ground where people were the night before. Finding a

small spot that wasn't pressed down he sets himself on the grass then lies down

facing upwards at the mostly clear blue sky. The wind was calm and the afternoon

sunlight pressed warmly against his skin as he took in the scene. Up above a small

aircraft and its contrail caught his eye and he followed it until it disappeared above

a cloud. Closing eyes for a few minutes the dizzy spell was slowly ebbing away. His

thoughts were becoming clearer and it did not hurt to think as much. His attention

was diverted by the sound of a rather loud engine. Sitting up he looks towards the

direction of the sound which was blocked by trees. Then from above the canopy a large

spacecraft of unknown type rose upwards. It looked like cannons were at each corner.

It picked up speed and made its way skyward disappearing from view in a matter of

seconds. With eyes wide open Morien was trying to figure out what he just saw. Then

about a minute later Russ came from the same direction between the trees. He spots

Morien, who looks surprised, and walks over to converse.

Morien: "What was that?"

Russ: "That was one of Tom's transport ships taking the last of his crew back to his ship"

They both look up in the air.

Morien: "A transport ship? Were all those guns necessary?"

Russ chuckles.

Russ: "Tom likes to be prepared. One of these days you should come up to his ship

and you'll see what I mean"

Morien: "Washu told me it was modeled after a Star Destroyer from Star Wars"

Russ: "Yup"

Morien: "The exact size?"

Russ: "Yup!"

Morien now stands up and faces Russ.

Morien: "Holy shit. Now you've really got my curiosity at its peak"

Russ: "The family has planned a trip up there in a few days come to think of it. You

should join us"

Morien: "Most certainly"

Russ: "And you can bring your friends too"

Morien: "Speaking of which, I lost track of them after I blacked out last night.

Apparently Kanta and Junko found their way to my home but I have no idea

where Alex and Vladimir are"

Russ: "They actually slept on the dining room floor. When everyone else was

taken to a place to rest after passing out they ran out of space so they just

left them alone on the dining room floor. Of course we gave both of them

blankets and pillows"

Morien: "That's actually hilarious. So everyone else is still passed out?"

Russ: "More or less. I placed Ayeka on my bed then I slept on my futon.

It was difficult sleeping since I'm now used to sharing my bed with her"

Morien: "A thought just occurred to me. Ayeka is a princess right?"

Russ: "Correct"

Morien: "Does she plan on going back and taking her place on the throne"

Russ: "Provided that I go with her, yes"

Morien: "Then what would that make you?"

Russ: "Ah, that's where I thought this was going. She wants me to rule

the empire with her but I feel I am not fit to rule. She was born into royalty

and I'm just a Saiyin"

Morien: "I see. And what is a Saiyin if you don't mind me asking?"

Russ: "Not at all. Saiyins are a warrior class race. The lineage that I come

from was rejected from our home planet right before it was destroyed. They

settled on another planet which was successfully colonized and exists to

this day. We resemble human beings but we are thousands of times stronger

in comparison. Well, most of them. You seem to be a great exception and

on that note do you mind if I get a power reading from you?"

Morien: "I suppose but with what?"

Russ pulls out a small device with a blue lens and places it on his ear.

Morien: "Did you break your glasses there, buddy?"

Russ laughs.

Russ: "No. This is called a scouter. It measures different power levels. It's

supposed to have just one lens"

Russ presses a button and the device beeps a few times. His face went

into confusion.

Russ: "That's odd. It says unknown. I can feel with my mind you have

energy but the scouter is not reading it"

Morien: "Damn. I actually wanted to know"

Russ: "Of course there is one way we can find out"

Morien: "Does it involve combat"

Russ: "It sure does" he said with a smile

Morien: "Fantastic. I get to have my ass kicked to find out what my power level is"

Russ: "What do you say?"

Morien: "I suppose" he said with slight apprehension

Russ: "Don't worry. I'll start out at a low power; the same as Zorpheus

when he fought you"

Morien: "Well, alright then"

Russ: "Just one moment"

Russ transforms his clothes changing from casual to a green training outfit

similar to that of his hero, Goku.

Russ: "Much better. Are you sure you want to fight with what you're wearing?"

Morien: "I guess I don't want my Chevelle shirt ruined. It's rather rare"

Taking off his shirt he reveals his array of tattoos running as a sleeve

from his left arm all the way to his abdomen ending at a spider. Not to

mention he was well built and while Russ was bigger in muscle mass, Morien

was built better than the average male, always having the opposite sex

doing double takes when he walked by them on the streets, unnoticed by him.

Russ: "Interesting tattoo collection"

Morien: "Thanks"

Russ: "What does the spider mean?"

Morien: "When my grandfather passed away I heard a song that reminded

me of him and this spider was the logo for that band. It commemorates him"

Russ: "Very nice. Shall we begin then?"

Morien: "By my guest"

Russ: "For the first test, before we really begin, I'm going to fire a low

powered energy blast at you. But it's just to test you out"

Morien: "Ok"

Morien backs up several feet from Russ taking a defensive stance, while

Russ extends his hand out towards him. A blue energy ball fires right out

of Russ's hands and aims right at Morien but once it reaches him he easily

swats it away landing in the woods creating a small explosion. The impact

could be felt inside the house.

Sasami: "What was that?" she asked looking out the window concerned.

In addition everyone who was passed out was woken up by the small tremor.

Back outside Morien responds by firing his own energy at Russ but Russ easily

dodges it moving along the grass. He stops and looks right into Morien's face.

Russ: "Not bad. Are you ready now?"

Morien: "Before we do, your tie defender is not around here is it?"

Russ: "Nope. I appreciate the concern though"

Morien: "I'm ready then"

Feeling an adrenaline rush, Morien puts himself back in a defensive stand

lowering himself to the ground with fists in front of him. Russ takes to the

air but only a few feet above the ground. The two stare at each other for a

few moments waiting for someone to make a move.

Morien: "Oh screw it"

He runs full force at Russ with a huge swing of the fist but Russ moves his

head. Morien stops and Russ sends an elbow jab in Morien's direction but he

counters with a block. Morien then turns around and sends out small punches

but Russ mirrors each one of his attacks with a defense to match each offense.

Russ turned the tables but Morien also put up an amazing defense. Both men

back away from each other and stop. Neither one is winded.

Russ: "Off the bat, you're a lot better than I thought"

Morien: "I'm surprising myself. And you really know your combat"

Russ: "Can you fly?"

Morien: "No"

Russ: "Good"

Russ flies about 30 feet into the air and fires another energy blast. Morien was

about to swat this blast away but thinking it was what Russ wanted him to do,

he dodges right and just as he expected Russ came down with a swift kick. Morien

catches his leg and slams him into the ground with tremendous force creating a

Russ imprint in the grass. Morien backs away as Russ quickly gets back up. Not

wasting time Morien runs to a near by tree, jumps on it sideways, squats down,

then thrusts himself forward, breaking the tree under the force. Like a human

cannon ball he aims at Russ but at the last second Russ puts his fist up and kissed

Morien's face with it. Only laying face first on the ground for a second Morien gets

up. Neither opponent was breaking a sweat or scarred.

Morien: "In retrospect that was a bad idea"

Russ: "Happens to all of us. Now I'd say we step up the level a bit"

Morien stood with a straight face wondering what he meant by next level.

Russ: "Kaio-Ken!"

A flash of red energy surrounds Russ sending wind in all directions, breaking

weaker leaves off of the nearby trees. Undaunted, Morien looks on wondering

how this next bout was going to turn out.

Morien: "Interesting. You could light up a rave party with that"

Russ smiled but didn't respond. As Morien waited he felt time starting to slow

down. The red energy around Russ seemed to be coming out now at a much

slower rate.

Morien: "It's happening again"

Slower, but not by much, Russ comes at Morien. Having plenty of time watching

his attacker approach, he gets on the ground in a push-up stance. Once Russ is

just inches overhead, Morien pushes upward hitting Russ hard in the abdomen,

launching him skyward. Out in the distance Ayeka and Washu watch the fight

sitting on the grass.

Ayeka: "I hate to say it, Washu, but I don't think this will last much longer" she

said proudly.

Washu: "Never underestimate the work of a genius"

Ayeka: "What do you mean?"

Washu: "Yes Morien's power came from a terrorist attack but I added my special

dose of Washu science. Morien is a lot stronger than he looks"

Ayeka: "In that case let the best man win…COME ON RUSS! YOU CAN DO IT!"

Washu just smiled and looked on. Russ overhead Ayeka's cheers which sent a

smile to his face while looking down at Morien.

Morien: "It seems we fans now"

Russ: "That it does. The intermission is over though"

Morien decided to go on the offense and jumped upwards towards Russ. Back and

forward Russ and Morien exchange punches and kicks while defending until they

reached the ground again. Morien lands on his back and Russ places his foot on his

bare chest pinning him to the ground. Morien struggles to get up but no avail. Then

he spots Russ's other foot just close enough to attack. Bringing his right arm up he

brings his fist down very hard on Russ's foot causing him to yell in pain and release

his hold. Morien pushes him up then quickly grabs his neck. While keeping his hands

clutched around Russ's neck he front flips over him then overhead throws Russ right

back into the ground causing it to break sending large clouds of dust to disperse.

Ayeka gasps in disbelief.

Ayeka: "I can't believe this is happening"

Washu: "Russ is just getting started, Ayeka, as much as I hate to say it. There is

still one more test Morien will have to face and I believe it's coming right up"

Ayeka: "You mean?"

Washu: "Yup. Just watch"

From the dust cloud Morien sees the silhouette of Russ standing up. When the dust

clears Russ is no longer in Kaio-Ken. His outfit had several dirt stains.

Russ: "That was cheap"

Morien: "I didn't see any other way out"

Russ: "I'm not saying that was bad. Sometimes a dirty move is the only option. Nice

job there. Are you ready for the last test then?"

Morien: "Bring it!"

Russ stands still. The broken pieces of the ground around him start to rise into the

air. Morien raises an eyebrow. Russ's black eyes start to flash blue and his spiky hair

stands up as it turns a golden yellow.

Morien: "Uh-oh"

With a grunt he transforms in a Super Saiyin.

Morien: "Great. Not this shit again!"

Now slightly concerned he makes another defensive stance. In no time Russ comes

at him very quickly. Morien dodges but Russ comes at him with a second blow hitting

Morien right in the center of the chest. Morien flies back breaking several trees but

quickly recovers. Suddenly time slows down for him again. He took this opportunity

to rush out of the woods and try to get on the offensive. Even with his advantage

he was having trouble laying a punch on Russ. Not to mention the blinding light from

Russ's Super Saiyin form was blinding him slightly. But Morien was able to dodge a

few of the punches and kicks that Russ sent out. With time going even slower now

Morien sees an opening and with all his might he throws out a huge punch landing

dead center into Russ's face. Closing his eyes, for a brief second he thought he finally

had him. That thought went away when Morien felt a very sharp pain going down

the arm he just punched Russ with. Opening his eyes he saw that Russ's eyes were

still open, looking right at him.

Morien: "Did you even feel that?"

Russ: "Nope!" he said with a more sinister smile

Morien: "That felt like hitting a steel wall" he said holding his arm.

Morien snapped out of it and now went for a massive kick but with the exact same

result. Now his leg felt injured after delivering the kick to Russ. Tending to his leg,

Morien sees Russ's legs stop right in front of him then looks up. It looked like Russ's

blue eyes were looking right into his soul about to tear it out.

Russ: "Just remember: it's not over until it's over"

Morien: "You're going to hit me again, aren't you?"

Russ: "Yup"

Morien: "Before you do let me tell you this: You say you don't want to rule an

empire yet you seem to display power that cannot be matched in this galaxy. Maybe even

the universe. And you don't want to become emperor of Jurai? I would strongly

reconsider. You have the allure of an excellent ruler"

Russ: "I'll give it some thought"

Morien: "Okay. You can punch me now"

Rather than using a punch, Russ uses a simple back hand right across the face.

Morien: "OOF!"

Morien sails across the grassy field watching the trees go by at hundreds of miles

per hour. He impacts the hill next to where Washu and Ayeka are sitting. A massive

chunk of earth hurled outwards towards one of the nearby mountains as he hit it.

Ayeka and Washu both cover their eyes with their hands to prevent dust from getting

in. To their shock and awe, Morien was standing up when the dust cleared.

Washu: "You're actually standing?" she asked keeping her mouth open

Morien: "Don't let it fool you. I hurt everywhere. I think I'm done here. I sure as hell

cannot take on Russ at that stage. That dude is one hell of a fighter. You sure picked

the right man Ayeka"

Ayeka smiled but was still concerned over Morien's condition. Soon Russ rushed

over, not in Super Saiyin form anymore.

Russ: "Hey, you okay?"

Morien: "Yeah. That hurt like a bitch but I had fun"

Russ: "Sorry about that"

Morien: "No need to be sorry. It was a fight. Pain will always happen. You live with

it and move on. I think a nice hot shower is in order"

Washu: "Actually, one of the few things we didn't show you the first time you were

here was our bathhouse, the Onsen"

Morien: "That sounds perfect right now. Some solitary time in hot water"

Washu: "I wouldn't say solitary" she said eyeing his bare upper body.

Morien: "I like where this is going"

Russ and Ayeka chuckle.

Russ: "You two have fun with that. And Morien. Nice job"

Morien: "Same to you. You need to train me, man!"

Russ: "We start tomorrow then"

The two couples make their way to the house. Washu shows Morien the Onsen, how

to get in, and then Morien enters. The Onsen was a floating dome about half the

size of a soccer stadium. The outside looked like a giant floating rock with a huge

dome over it and water coming out the sides. But on the inside Morien, discovered it

resembled a tropical rainforest. The sound of water flowing was soothing and the pool

of hot water was surrounding. In nothing but his boxers he set himself down in the

water letting out a sigh of relaxation.

Kanta: "Isn't this great?"

Morien: "Yeah it is…whoa…WHAT THE HELL?"

Kanta: "Oh it's you"

Morien: "Why are you here?"

Kanta: "I've been trapped up here. When I ran away from you guys yesterday I

was going to jump into the pond but I ended up in here and couldn't figure out

how to get down"

Morien: "So you slept up here instead?"

Kanta: "Yeah. Anyways this is getting weird so I think I'm going to leave"

Washu: "That's probably best"

Washu appears with a pink towel wrapped around her. Morien looks very happy.

Kanta: "I take my leave. Don't make a huge mess in here!"

Washu points out the direction of the exit and he departs.

Morien: "I'm curious as to what you look like in a bathing suit?"

Washu: "What bathing suit?"

Morien raised an eyebrow. Washu throws off her towel revealing she wasn't wearing

much of anything. In fact she was nude. Morien was now even happier.

Washu: "Mind if I join you?" she asked seductively.

Morien: "Like you have to ask"

Slowly making her way into the water she dips down until the water is up to her

neck. Once she reaches Morien she climbs up placing her breasts on his chest and

wraps her arms around his neck. Morien couldn't contain himself.

Washu: "Well, someone's happy to see me"

Morien: "Now, how could you tell?"

She smirks at him.

Washu: "So, what do you think?"

Morien: "This place is amazing"

Washu: "I wasn't talking about this place, although I do agree"

Morien: "Then what…oh…"

Once she sees he took the hint she raises an eyebrow, still smirking at him.

Morien: "Up here? Won't that make a mess?"

Washu: "There's a reason why there's water flowing out from here down into the

pond below"

Morien: "Wait…people were swimming in that yesterday"

Washu: "What they don't know won't hurt them…much"

Morien: "That's evil" he said laughing

Washu: "Don't worry. There is a self cleaning filter system in here so the pond

water is perfectly fine. Now back to the topic at hand"

Morien: "You seem rather eager to have another child"

Washu: "Yes I am. I never got to experience raising my own child since he was

taken away. I'd give anything for a brand new start"

Morien: "Ok"

They stay in the same spot for a few moments.

Washu: "So?"

Morien places his hands on her chest as she leans her head back, letting out a

moan of pleasure. For the next hour or two they spend their time in a world

of pleasure.

Back in the house, everyone who was passed out was now awake and functioning

normally. Nobuyuki was on the couch reading a newspaper while everyone else was

conversing with one another.

Kiyone: "You and Morien actually fought each other?" she asked in shock

Russ: "Yeah. He was tough in the beginning. He even beat me into the ground a

few times. Of course, once I went Super Saiyin it was pretty much over for him. But

he has a lot of potential. I can see him becoming as strong as a Super Saiyin or

higher if he tried"

Ayeka: "Are you serious?"

Russ: "Oh yes. Even you could Ayeka. Once you have energy you just need to know

how to build it through intense training"

Tenchi: "That's insane. You're saying there could be 3 of you potentially?"

Russ: "In a few years yes. But like I said. If you all work at it you could become

much stronger"

Mihoshi: "I feel so left out"

Zorpheus: "It's okay babe. That's what I'm for"

Mihoshi: "Oh you" she grabs him by his hips and hugs tightly. Kiyone watched in

envy. Kanta and Junko enter the living room from Washu's lab along with Vladimir

and Alex. They take seats wherever there are open spots.

Russ: "Hey guys. How you all doing?"

Kanta: "Better now that I'm back on land again"

Everyone laughed since they now knew he was trapped in the Onsen all night.

Zorpheus: "It's amazing you're not a prune"

Kanta: "Living in the desert, I think, has made my skin repel water entirely"

Russ: "You're from a desert?"

Kanta: "Yup. Junko here and myself are from the same desert only it's about 3000

years ahead of this time. I fell into a portal, which I later found out was created by

Washu, and by chance landed in this time. After comparing the two it was no contest

and we've been living here ever since.

Zorpheus: "So what are your specialties?"

Kanta: "Weapons and martial arts"

Zorpheus: "Oh yeah. I remember when you beat the crap out of a few of Tom's crew

members"

Junko: "He was actually fighting for me. That's just too sweet!"

She grabs both of his cheeks pulling them softly. He responds with a smile.

Russ: "I was telling your friend earlier that in a few days we are going to visit Tom

on his ship. You 4 are more than welcome to come"

Kanta: "You mean I get to be in outer space?"

Russ: "You sure do"

Kanta: "I never dreamed that would ever happen. Count me in! What about you guys?"

Junko, Alex, and Vladimir nod in agreement. From across the room Kiyone gets a

good look at Vladimir for the first time and she likes what she sees but becomes

a bit nervous when she thinks about talking to him. Sasami pokes her head out of

the kitchen.

Sasami: "Oh hey guys. Dinner will be ready in a little less than an hour now so don't

go too far…or else" she giggles.

Junko: "That is one cute kid"

Kanta: "Where's Fingerpaintings at?"

Russ: "Who?"

Kanta: "Morien"

Russ: "Oh. He's in the Onsen. If I remember right so is Washu. Someone should

let them know dinner will be ready soon"

Kanta: "Hell no. I'd hate to think of what those two are doing in there"

Everyone turns red at the awkward thought.

Zorpheus: "Ok fine. I'll do it. Someone has to."

Morien: "Do what?"

Out of nowhere Morien appears out of thin air sitting next to Kanta and Junko. He

now wore a plain white sleeveless shirt with green military cargo pants but same

combat boots.

Mihoshi: "That was a neat trick!"

Kiyone: "I don't think that was a trick. How did you do that?"

Morien: "My speed"

Russ: "I remember that. Even as a Super Saiyin it was tough to hit you at first"

Morien: "Well at least now I can't feel that pimp smack on my face"

They both laugh.

Ayeka: "Well in case you hadn't heard, dinner will be ready soon"

Morien: "Thanks. I cannot wait! I'm famished!"

Ayeka: "Wait until you see how Russ and Zorpheus eat"

Morien: "Do I want to know?"

Zorpheus: "You might get a laugh out of it"

Morien: "Well don't touch my food then"

Russ: "You better keep an eye on it then"

Morien: "Sounds like a challenge"

Ayeka: "Now boys. Let's try to keep this proper"

Russ: "I was just kidding dear"

Morien: "I bet he was" he said whispering to Zorpheus who snickered in response

Soon dinner had come. The table had to be extended to make room but everyone

was able to find a spot. The dinner table was decorated with delicious food that

Sasami had prepared. The smell created watering mouths in from everyone. Everyone

took their places around the table and dinner began.

End of Chapter 3

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