Disclaimer: I don't own Tenchi Muyo! or the characters. I do claim Miyako.

Chapter 7: Happy ending

It had been 4 months since Miyako's ninth birthday and so far there were no signs of illness. Ryoko was still uneasy, but tried to stay relaxed and happy. Washu had decided that, like Tenchi, she would go to 'school' and learn about different things about the universe and even simple education. It started with simple slow math and reading. Miyako was a quick learner and she was moving on from double digit math to triple. Tenchi had gone to the book store and got Miyako books on the geography of Earth and explained to her that since she lived here it would be good to see other places. Ryoko had decided that when she was older she would take her into space and Washu would make a field trip out of it.

One night Ryoko woke up to the sound of coughing. She got up and realized it was coming from Miyako's room. She opened the door to check on her and saw Miyako was pale. "Miya? Are you feeling ok?" She smiled at her mother and nodded. "My throat hurts." Ryoko got her some water and checked her forehead. "You're a little warm. I'm going to get Washu, stay here was relax." Miyako nodded and watched her mother leave her room. Ryoko fazed into Washu's lab starting to panic. Washu took her daughter's hand, "Relax Ryoko she might have caught a cold. I will check her." Washu went to Miyako's room with Ryoko following close behind.

Washu took her teperature and gave a small smile, "Just a slight fever. Ryoko get a cold rag for her head to bring down the fever." Ryoko nodded and fazed out to come back a few seconds later with a cool wet rag. Washu folded it and placed it on her forehead. "Now try to get some rest. No school work tomorrow I want you to stay in bed and rest." Miyako nodded and closed her eyes, "Thank you Grandma." Washu smiled and patted her head. She gave Ryoko a gentle smile and went back to her lab. Ryoko turned out Miyako's light and stayed by her bedside all night to make sure she was ok.

Tenchi had woken up and realized Miyako hadn't tried to wake him up like the little alarm clock she was. He got up and went to check on her. He saw Ryoko sitting in the floor with her head on Miyako's bed and Miyako still asleep. She was coughing slightly and Tenchi realized Miyako must have caught a cold and Ryoko was worried. He scooped Ryoko up gently trying not to wake her and carried her to her room to rest better.

Sasami was up bright and early getting breakfast ready. "Morning Sasami." Tenchi said with a smile. Sasami turned and smiled at him, "Good Morning Tenchi. Breakfast is almost ready." He nodded, "I don't think Miyako will be joining us for dinner. I have a feeling she isn't feeling well." Sasami pouted, "Poor Miyako. I'll make sure to make her some soup after breakfast." He helped set the table and everyone started to get up one at a time.

Ryoko opened her eyes and shot up when she realized she wasn't by Miyako anymore. She went to her room to check on her and found her still asleep. She refreashed her rag replacing it on her head. She went downstairs to see everyone getting ready to sit down. Her mind only focusing on making sure Miyako got better. Tenchi noticed her worrying and touched her shoulder snapping her from her thoughts. He gave her a smile, "She'll be ok Ryoko." Ryoko nodded and continued eating. When they were done eating Sasami made her some soup and Ryoko took it to her.

Miyako was sitting up in her bed when Ryoko fazed through. "Morning Miya. Sasami made you some soup." Miyako smiled and coughed, "Thank you mommy." Ryoko set the bowl down and checked her forehead. "Still running a slight fever. Try to eat some soup and get some more rest." Miyako nodded and started to eat. Ryoko got her some water while she ate. When she got in it seemed like she was full and she placed the glass down. Ryoko kissed her head and smiled, "That's my girl. Get some sleep Miya and I will come check on you in a little while. "Ok mommy." Miyako said as she slid down into her bed and Ryoko tucked her in.

She left her alone to sleep and Ryoko couldn't help but to stay close to her. Tenchi could see she was worried and put his hand on his shoulder, "How is she feeling?" Ryoko looked up at him, "She's good. She still has a slight fever though. I hope the soup helped her." Tenchi smiled, "She is strong like her mother. She will be better by this afternoon." Ryoko smiled and nodded, "Thank you Tenchi." He nodded and watched her stand up. "I have to get to the fields. Let me know if anything changes." Without thinking Tenchi placed a kiss on her cheek and left. Ryoko stood there touching her cheek blushing. 'That was a first.' She thought to herself.

Tenchi wondered why he had done that. He did like her, but he never told her how he felt. Then he just randomly kissed her cheek. She must be confused and wondering why he did that. He smacked his forehead and sighed. He was such a knuckle-head and he knew he would have to explain it later. He was sure Ayeka already had a feeling he was going to choose Ryoko so he wouldn't worry about that one. She probably had a feeling since Miyako first called him daddy. He would talk to her after lunch.

Ryoko checked on Miyako close to lunch time and saw she was still sleeping. She renewed her wash cloth replacing it on her head and left her to rest. Ryoko had went and sat on her favorite beam across the living room waiting for lunch to be done. Suddenly out of nowhere Miyako appeared and landed on her, "Hi mommy!" Ryoko caught her and smiled, "Hi Miya, how are you feeling?" She smiled big, "I feel much better. Thank you mommy!" Ryoko hugged her and rubbed her head. Sasami smiled seeing them, "I'm glad you're feeling better Miyako. Lunch is almost ready!" They nodded at the small princess as she went back into the kitchen. Not long after Tenchi came home. "Daddy!" Miyako proclaimed as she flew to him and hugged him. He laughed and hugged her, "It's good to see you feel better Miya." She giggled and nodded, "All better!" He set her down and Ayeka just smiled watching them. "I am going to help Sasami and set the table." She said as she stood heading into the kitchen. Miyako tugged on his hand, "Come sit daddy." He chuckled, "I need to wash up first Miya." She nodded and let him get cleaned up.

During lunch Miyako sat between Ryoko and Tenchi happily eating her food. Everyone was glad to see Miyako was feeling much better. When they were done eating Miyako wanted to help Sasami clean up. Tenchi knew this was the perfect time to talk to Ryoko. "Ryoko could I talk to you outside for a moment?" She looked at him surprised, "Sure Tenchi." She followed him outside, "So what's up?" He scratched the back of his head, "Promise you won't say anything until I've finished talking?" She nodded and started to get a little worried. "I'm not sure how to say thing so I will just say it. um.. About this morning.. The reason I kissed your cheek, well it is because I do have feelings for you Ryoko. They aren't ones of friendship, they are ones of love. I was too dumb to realize until now and I should have said something earlier. I'm sorry I waited so long Ryoko." She was shocked to hear him say all this. "Tenchi.." He took her hand, "Forgive me?" She smiled and hugged him, "I do Tenchi! I'm so happy! I have waited so long to hear you say that to me!" He smiled and touched her cheek making her look at him. He kissed her softly making her blush. She realized Tenchi had grown up and was so happy. He took her hand and smiled at her, "I'm glad you're happy." She giggled and blushed softly.

They went back inside and sat down in time for Miyako to run around and hug Ryoko's waist. She smiled and patted her head. Ryoko finally felt like things were looking up. Her life was complete. She had her daughter again and now she had Tenchi, who was a great 'father' to Miyako. Ryoko couldn't help but to wonder when they would have another.

Author's notes: The end :) I hope everyone enjoyed this story. I worked hard to get all these together. With myself being pregnant it takes a bit out of me to be up and on the computer instead of resting. Thank you for reading and for all your reviews.~~~