Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Tenchi muyo characters. I do claim Miyako.
Chapter 5: Worries and discovery
Another two years had passed by and Miyako was six. She still loved to play and be helpful. She still called Tenchi daddy and he had explained to the others that he didn't mind it. Ayeka had gotten over it since she knew he wasn't really her father and Sasami thought it was cute. The closer Miyako got to being nine the more worried Ryoko had gotten. Washu still hadn't found anything and it was making her anxious. Ryoko was watching Miyako and Sasami make oragami when Washu's voice went through her head. 'I think I found something. You should come see me.' Ryoko got up and looked at Sasami, "I will be right back I'm going to see Washu." Sasami smiled at her, "Ok I will be here with Miyako." Ryoko patted Miyako's head and she smiled at her.
Ryoko went up to her and bit her lip, "Yeah? What did you find?" Washu turned to looked at her seriously. "Miyako had obtained Tuberculosis, which where we come from didn't have a cure, but here there are treatments and if we catch it early we can fight it." Ryoko seemed to relax, "So there is a chance she could get it again?" Washu crossed her arms, "Well it is caught in the air so back then she was around someone who had did and didn't know it. Here she is around all of us and we are healthy. It is still hard to say. We will have to monitor her health at nine. There is a high chance she won't get it." Ryoko nodded, "Ok so it is good news?" Washu smiled, "It is a 50/50 chance right now. I can't get your hopes up if she does get sick. I will get the treatment procedures and have things ready just in case." Ryoko nodded and went back into the living room.
She saw Miyako get up and run to her holding a paper bird, "Mommy look what I made!" Ryoko smiled, "Good job Miya. It's cute. You should show Tenchi when he comes home." She smiled big, "Yeah! Daddy will like it!" She ran back over to Sasami, "I want to make more!" Sasami giggled and showed her again. Ryoko watched her sadly and hoped she stayed healthy. She didn't want to lose her again. She knew Washu would come up with something and tried to relax. She sat down on the couch and watched her make another crane. She wasn't surprised when she heard Washu again, 'There is a vaccine I can make for her, it is meant for children so it should prevent her from getting sick later. When I have it ready I will let you know so you can bring her in.' Ryoko felt relieved.
Tenchi came home and was greeted by Miyako holding up a little crane, "Daddy this is for you!" He smiled, "It looks good Miya thank you." She giggled and ran back to help Sasami. He noticed Ryoko wasn't paying attention. "Is everything ok Ryoko?" She looked up at him and smiled softly, "Yeah I'm ok." He placed his hand on her shoulder, "You can't hide it from me, is something wrong?" She looked down sighing, "Washu found out what she had before, but is going to make a vaccine for her to take when it's ready.. what if it doesn't work?" He smiled sadly at her, "Just have some faith. I'm sure Washu will keep her safe." Ryoko nodded and looked up to see Miyako running towards her, "Mommy can we go to the cave?" Ryoko laughed, "You went there earlier." She tilted her head at her, "Please?" Ryoko stood and smiled at her, "Ok I will take you." She looked up at Tenchi, "Will daddy go too?" He smiled and patted her head, "I need to get a bath before dinner." She pouted, "Pretty please?" Ryoko smiled at him, "It will be fun Tenchi." He put on his defeated face, "Ok I'll go with you too." Miyako giggled and clapped, "Yay!"
Miyako happily held Ryoko and Tenchi's hand walking to the cave. He smiled down at her and enjoyed when things were quiet. He would glance at Ryoko who was smiling and keeping her eyes forward. Miyako looked up at him and giggled, "Can we go for walks like this all the time daddy?" He chuckled, "Well when I'm not in the fields and your mom doesn't mind then I don't see why not." She smiled big and looked ahead again. He was starting to wish they were a little family. He chuckled to himself and Ryoko looked at him tilting her head, "What's so funny Tenchi?" He shook his head, "It's nothing." She smiled more, "Tell me Tenchi." He blushes softly, "Well I was just thinking.." She couldn't stop her curiosity. "Yes?" He rubbed the back of his head, "Well I sometimes wonder what it would be like if she was ours." He blushed at his own words and Ryoko smiled big, "Really? You think about Miya really being yours too?" He nodded and smiled defeatedly, "Is that a bad thing?" She laughed, "Well I think it's cute and I would love that. I wish she was yours too." He blushed more and looked away smiling, "Of course you do." She laughed and Miyako knew what was being talked about and she just smiled.
When they got to the cave Miyako got wide eyed. She ran past them and looked at the entrance. She turned and looked at them, "What is this cave?" Ryoko smiled, "This is where mommy was sleeping for a while." She tilted her head, "Mommy was sleeping?" She nodded and held her hand, "I was locked away sleeping and then way before you were born daddy went into the cave and set me free." She smiled, "Is that when you and daddy met?" She giggled, "It was, but mommy wasn't so nice at first." Miyako just tilted her head, "Why not?" Ryoko sat down, "Well mommy was upset for being asleep for so long. So she took her anger out on daddy." Tenchi smiled softly remembering all those years ago and it just seemed like yesterday. Ryoko patted her head, "Maybe when you are older I will take you inside." She smiled big and clapped her hands, "Really? Yay!" Tenchi chuckled, "Let's head home now." Miyako nodded, "Ok!" She held their hands again as they walked home. Ryoko almost jumped when she heard Washu's voice in her head. 'I have the vaccine ready so after dinner you can bring her in to me so she can get it.' 'Ok thank you.' Ryoko looked at Tenchi who had noticed she was looking at him, "What is it?" She smiled, "Washu says it's ready." He smiled, "That's good news." Ryoko nodded, "So I have to take Miya to see her after dinner." Tenchi nodded and they went home. Ryoko was still a little worried..
Author's Notes: Sorry this one took a while to post. I kept stopping to nap or find a muse to write. I love when you leave me reviews so don't forget to! Thanks~