Disclaimer- I don't own Tenchi Muyo. They are the property of AIC and Pioneer. The only characters that are mine are Pixelle, Kojiro, and Kai. With that said, on with the story. One more thing. Italic letters mean whispering and/or silent speech. Masaki hausuho-rudo rekidaishi (Translation- Masaki household chronicles) Chapter 4 Pixelles search "We will now begin to contact Kojiro." Said Washu. "Pixelle! Begin contact!" "Beginning contact!" Exclaimed Pixelle. "(Why am I listening to this bitch anyway)." After what seems like minutes of trying, no contact has been made. Pixelle finally gives up. "No use!" she exclaimed. "He must be out of range!" (*Kicks Mihoshi*). "It's all your fault! If it wasn't for you, I would've been home now!" "But it wasn't my fault!" said Mihoshi inbetween sobs. "You're partially right!" said Pixelle as she kicked Kiyone in the shin. "OWWWW!!!" shouted Kiyone. "I've had enough of you! If I can't arrest Kojiro, then I'll arrest you, for being an accessory!" Then Kiyone started chasing Pixelle around the laboratory with her GP blaster. Pixelle flew into the air and started zapping Kiyone and Mihoshi with energy bolts. Kiyone and Mihoshi ran behind two lab tables (which they turned over) and started returning fire. Lasers and bolts were flying everywhere. Everyone ducked for cover as Pixelles bolt shot over their heads. Washu finally had all that she could stand. She sent three mechanical claws to grab them. The first two grabbed ! Mihoshi and Kiyone easily, while the third one tried to grab Pixelle, but she flew out of its range. Pixelle just laughed until she was electrocuted by the ceiling. She fell, and the third claw grabbed her before she could hit the ground. "I hope you two got that out of your system!" exclaimed Washu, and then turned to Pixelle, who was surprisingly okay. "And you, stop acting like a child! Would Kojiro let you act that way?!" Pixelle thought for a second, then answered. "Don't talk to me like that! Kojiro-sama has nothing to do with my behavior!" "Then stop acting hysterical!" shouted Washu. Pixelle was about to yell back at her, but then she remembered that she needed to get the jewel away from Tenchi, and eventually, Washu. So she bit her tongue and nodded. "Okay." Said Washu as the claws let go of them. "Now that that's settled, let's get you into some clothes. We would'nt want people gawking at you." "(Especially Dad)." Thought Tenchi in embarrassment. Washu started typing on her holotop. In an instant, Pixelle was covered with clear clothing. "This suit will allow you to phase into any type of clothing that you want." Said Washu. It's even waterproof, flameproof, electric proof, and dirt resistant. The only problem is that they're hard to make. So don't destroy it!" Pixelle thought for a while, and a blue lacy dress was phased. "Nah," said Pixelle, "not my style." Then she phased into a red leather outfit. "Nah, too kinky." Then she phased into a miniskirt with a red top and spaghetti strap. "There! Just right!" "Oh, one more thing." Washu added. "I don't trust you enough to sleep in the lab, so you can sleep outside!".. "Just kidding! Until I can create another room for you, just sleep on the couch." "But I don't want to sleep on the couch!" exclaimed Pixelle. "Either that," said Washu, "or sleep in the attic with Ryoko." "Okay okay!" exclaimed Pixelle quickly. "The couch it is!" "Anyway," said Washu, "I'll be trying to create an amplifier to attach to Pixelle so she can reach even the nether regions of space. So get out! People watching me work is disturbing!" Everyone leaves. Just as Tenchi is about to leave, Washu calls him. "What is it?" asks Tenchi. "I still need that sample from you." She said. Tenchi automatically gets nervous. Washu just laughs. "I'm just kidding Tenchi. I'll just find some other way to discover how your light hawk wings generate. Well, I have a lot of work to do." Tenchi then leaves, this time, thinking to himself. "(Wow, she must really be serious about finding Kojiro. I wonder why he's a wanted man anyway. I guess I'll ask Pixelle later)." (Dinnertime) Everyone is eating dinner. Nobuyuki is being told the story of Pixelle by Yosho, and Pixelle is staring at her food, poking it with her chopstick. Sasami approached Pixelle. "What's wrong? Don't you like your okonomiyaki?" Pixelle looked at the food. "What's okonomiyaki?" "It's a batter mixed with meats and vegetables and fried like a pancake. Said Sasami happily. It's really good! Try some!" "(It sounds disgusting)." Thought Pixelle, and then looked at Sasami's beaming eyes. "(I don't want to hurt her feelings, so I better try it. Besides, Kojiro-sama always said to try new things)." So Pixelle tasted it. "(It's not as bad as I thought it was. In fact, it's a little good)." "It tastes great!" Sasami smiled and went back to eating. Pixelle kept thinking while eating her food. "(Why are they being so nice to me? Don't they know I'm only interested in the jewel? Maybe Washu really does care about Kojiro-sama." ".. but that's not going to stop me from taking that jewel! It's very important to him. Besides, I don't want Kai getting it. Who knows what that bastard will do with it? I've made up my mind! When they all go to sleep, I am taking that jewel away from Tenchi)." Then she noticed Nobuyuki staring into her cleavage. She threw him over her shoulder and stunned him with the dust off her wings. Tenchi just shook his head in embarrassment. (Midnight) When Pixelle thought everyone had gone to sleep (including Ryoko), she quietly walked up the stairs and towards Tenchi's door. "(I'll let Kojiro-sama deal with Washu, all I need to do is enter this room and.)." The minute Pixelle opened Tenchi's door and tried to go through it, she appeared in the middle of the lake. Pixelle quickly flew out of the water, soaked from head to toe. "Damn Washu and her traps!" shouted an extremely pissed Pixelle. "Only she would think of something like that! I'm soaking wet! Now I have to dry my clothes!" So Pixelle flew out of the water and to the laundry room. She phased her wet clothes back into a one-piece suit, and quickly took it off. She threw it in the dryer and turned on the machine. She was now freezing from the cold night air as she opened the laundry room door. "I better find some clothes until mine dries." She said to herself. So she flew back to the door. She tried to open it, but it was locked. "Kuso!" she exclaimed. "How the hell am I supposed to get in?! I guess I'm going to have to find an open window or something." Pixelle flew around the house until she saw an open window. Without thinking, she quickly flew into it. She landed in the room and looked around. It didn't look like Tenchi's room, but it definitely wasn't a girl's room. She looked at the futon and saw Nobuyuki sleeping. "(Dammit)!" she thought. "(Out of all rooms that I could've entered, I had to end up in his! It's disgusting! It's not very clean, and what the hell are those by the television)?!".."(Ewwww! Pornography)!" As Pixelle was walking through the pile of garbage, she stepped on a videotape. She picked it up and examined it. It was another pornography tape. It portrayed an Asian woman covered in whipped cream, having it licked off by two other women. Pixelle quickly dropped it and stepped on it, smashing it to pieces. "(Yuck)!" she thought. "(He's nothing but a sick pervert! I better get out of here before I decide to destroy this place)!" So she quickly walked out the door. Nobuyuki, who had been awake as soon as she entered his room, was watching her the whole time, getting quite excited by her nude appearance, not to mention that her nipples were stiff from the cold. "Wow! What a sight!" Nobuyuki whispered. "I just wished she didn't destroy my tape. Oh well. I have plenty of videotapes anyway. Hmmm, maybe if I follow her for a while, I'll get to see more." "So Nobuyuki got out of bed, took his video camera, and followed Pixelle. He did such a good job at keeping himself hidden from view, that you could've sworn that he was a ninja or something. As Pixelle was walking in the living room, something was bothering her. "(I could've sworn that somebody was following me)." She thought. "(It's either my imagination, or Washu has a camera hidden somewhere)." So she pretended to not suspect anything, and kept walking. She looked around, but saw nothing. "(If Washu is really watching me)," she thought, "(then I'd better be careful. But I have to lose that camera first. The only way I can think of is shutting it down. But first, I better get a towel. I'm leaving a trail of water everywhere)." So she headed to the bathroom. She went in and started drying herself off. Then she walked back to the laundry room, walking slowly enough for the camera (Nobuyuki, unknown to her) to keep up. When she went inside the laundry room, she made herself invisible, then hid on top of the ceiling. Nobuyuki walked in, confused as to where she went. Pixelle seen him and got angry. "(That pervert)!" she exclaimed. "(It was him this whole time, not Washu! I guess I'm going to have to teach him a lesson then)!" So she landed on the ground and slammed the door. Nobuyuki jumped, and without warning, she tackled him. Unaware of what is was that tackled him, he struggled, but soon stopped as he felt a pair of cold breasts against his back. Pixelle used this opportunity to paralyze him. Once he could no longer move, she threw him against the washing machine. She now made herself visible and started interrogating him. "Why are you following me!" she shouted. "Uh, um, I, uh," stammered Nobuyuki, "I, uh, was just, uh, curious as to, um, where you were going. Yeah, that's it!" "Don't give me that shit!" exclaimed Pixelle. "I know exactly what you were doing! You were trying to film me naked on that stupid video camera of yours!" Pixelle was about to shoot him with an energy blast, but came up with an idea. "I know," she continued, "I'll make you a deal. You help me get into Tenchi's room, and I'll spare your life, plus I'll give you better shots of me." Nobuyuki, who was scared at first, was now relieved. "Oh sure." He said agreeably. "But why would you want to sneak into.ALRIGHT!!! You're going to make a man out of Tenchi! Can I watch?" Pixelle looked at him in a confused manner. "(What the hell is he thinking?! Oh well, I guess I'll just lead him on so he'll be more cooperative)." "Y-yeah, that's it. Now let's go!" So Pixelle took her suit out of the laundry and, for show, put it on slowly. Nobuyuki was still recording. She let it slide up her body, slightly squeezing her breasts in the process. Then she zipped up the back and then she phased into the same clothes that she had on at dinner. Then they left the laundry room. (By Tenchi's door) When they reached Tenchi's bedroom door, Nobuyuki looked at it. "Hmm," he whispered, "it seems that trap Washu set is still here." "No shit!" she answered. "Why do think I need your help in the first place?!" "Take it easy." He said. "I have an idea. Tenchi's door only opens when someone knocks on it and he opens it. This keeps Ryoko and Aeka out of his room. Why he would want to do a thing like that is beyond my knowledge. But anyways, just climb into his window, since you can fly. I'll knock and divert him so he doesn't hear you come in. But we have to act fast! If the other girls know about this! , our goose is cooked!" "Yeah yeah!" Pixelle said impatienly,"you just give the signal and I'll know what to do! Now, let's hurry!" Pixelle flew outside and waited by the window. Nobuyuki knocked on the door. Tenchi reluctantly got up and opened the door. To his surprise, it was Nobuyuki. "Otousan!" said Tenchi in a surprised manner. "What are you doing up?" "Well," said Nobuyuki, "I have to store this package that I received from work in your room. I don't have a safe place in my room to store it." Too tired to think straight, Tenchi agreed. Nobuyuki placed the package on his desk, and opened the window. Then he left. Tenchi was too tired to fathom the reason of his otousan opening the window, so he just shrugged the thought off and went back to sleep. Pixelle saw her chance and quietly flew through the window. She looked around for the jewel, but couldn't find it. She saw a picture of Achika and Tenchi as a little boy. She picked it up and examined it. "(So this must be the boys okaasan)." She said to herself. "(He looks really happy. Maybe I was a little too hard on him. I remember losing a mother once. I cried for a long time)." As Pixelle was recollecting her past, tears were forming in her eyes. She noticed it, and then shook it off. She placed the picture on the desk face down, then proceeded to Tenchi's bed. She looked at him, seeing how peaceful he slept. Then she saw the glow of the jewel. Tenchi had kept it under his pillow. She took the jewel from under his pillow and smiled. "(Gomen nasai to have to do this to you)," she said, "(but Kojiro- sama means a lot to me. He was there when nobody else was. Well, maybe Washu was a little nice, but then she had to disappear like that. But why am I wasting my time thinking about that? You shouldn't take this personally, but what other choice do I have? If Kojiro-sama doesn't get the jewels, then Kai will)." Pixelle became invisible and was about to fly out the window, but saw Ryoko flying towards it. Pixelle quickly ran beside the bedroom door. Nobuyuki was still watching with the door partially open. "What's going on?" he whispered. "Ryoko's coming." She answered. Ryoko flew in the window and next to Tenchi. Pixelle was annoyed by her presence, but Nobuyuki was excited. Ryoko then sat on the foot of his bed, and stared at him. "You look so sweet when you're sleeping." She said. "I wish I could get you to know how I feel. I know I'm a bit too forward at times, but that's only because I love you. But it seems that every advance that I make only pushes you farther away. I wish I knew what to do." Ryoko then gently planted a kiss on Tenchi's cheek. "I know you will only be mad at me if I sleep in your bed, so I'll only sleep next to you." Ryoko picked up a chair, put it next to Tenchi's bed, sat on it, and went to sleep, holding his hand. "(Kuso)!" exclaimed Pixelle. "(How the hell am I supposed to get out now? I guess I'll have to sneak out the window, and hope she doesn't wake up)." "(Kuso)!" exclaimed Nobuyuki. "(Now Tenchi won't become a man! But that was the most beautiful speech I've ever heard)!" Pixelle flew to the window, but Ryoko grabbed her by the wings. "I may not be able to see you," Ryoko said, "but I sensed you the whole time. Give back the jewel!" "Never!" exclaimed Pixelle as she threw Ryoko at the desk. Nobuyuki opened the door. At the same time, Pixelle flew at the door, forgetting about the trap. Nobuyuki, also forgetting about the trap, walked in. They were both instantly transported into the lake. (Lake) Pixelle tried to fly away, but her wing was sprained. So she was hopelessly trying to stay afloat. "Baka!" she yelled at Nobuyuki. "Now I can't get ou." Pixelle started sinking under the lake like a rock. Nobuyuki took a deep breath, then dived in after her. He pulled her out from under the water and brought her to the surface. He pumped air into her and gave her CPR. He repeated this until she coughed up water and woke up. Pixelle looked around and saw Nobuyuki, Ryoko, and Tenchi standing above her. "Be glad he saved your life!" exclaimed Ryoko. "Cause you know I sure as hell wouldn't!" Pixelle looked at Nobuyuki. "Why?" she asked. Nobuyuki blushed. "Well, because it's the right thing to do. I couldn't have let you drowned. Besides, who would want a cute woman like you to die?" "I wouldn't mind." Said a voice. The four turned to their side and saw a man dressed in black robes. He had brown skin and flaming red hair. He smiled at the group in an evil way. "Kai!" shouted Pixelle. "What the hell are you doing here!? You don't belong in the same solar system as other people!" Kai just chuckled a little. "That's really hurts coming from a freak show like you. But that's not the reason I came to this backwater planet. Kojiro is taking too long collecting the jewels. So I gave the Galaxy Police some information on his whereabouts, and now he can't save you." "So you must be the one that we saw in the projection." Said Tenchi. "So you've heard of me." Said Kai. "How very rude of me. I haven't even introduced myself. Kai's the name, summonings my game. Now, on to business. Give me the jewel, or I will kill you all." "Go to hell!" shouted Pixelle. "Never been there." Said Kai. "But let me show you some associates who have." Kai raised his arms and summoned four imps. Pixelle recognized them and grew afraid. She stood up and hid behind Nobuyuki. "I believe you are familiar with imps number 1 through 4." He continued. "Let me show you something else." Kai shot a beam at the imps, and they grew to a height of 10 feet. "Hey Pixie!" Said Imp1. "How's bout we start where we left off so many centuries ago!" "Yeah," said Imp2, "but this time no bloke to kill us!" "This is gonna be fun!" said Imp3. "Time for revenge!!" shouted Imp4. They charged at Pixelle, only to be shot at by Ryoko. "Get Pixelle out of here!" exclaimed Ryoko. Nobuyuki picked up Pixelle and ran out, but was stopped by Kai. "Now now," he said, "let the imps have their fun." Ryoko and Tenchi, both armed with energy swords, sliced the imps in half. Kai clapped mildly. "Well done!" he said. "I would expect no less from a space pirate, but can you handle this monster?" Kai raised his hands up, and the same water demon that Ryoko once summoned appeared. It then split into two. Ryoko sliced through them, but it was no use. Kai laughed, but his laughter was cut short by a large blast that evaporated the monsters. Everyone looked in that direction. It was Washu with a rail cannon. "So we meet again Kai." Said Washu. "I was hoping you were dead! Tell me, why is Kojiro a criminal?!" "You mean why is he a wanted man?" said Kai. The answer is simple. I needed assistance in capturing him, so, disguised as him, I made it look like an attempt to kill emperor Azusa. The punishment is death if they ever catch him, so once he's dead, I would take the jewels from the GP. However, I didn't count on them being this incompetent. So it seems that I have to do it myself." "Why would Lady Tokimi create a bastard like you?!" exclaimed Washu. "That one is a little complicated." Answered Kai. "You see, Kojiro is of a race that is nearly extinct. The reason for this is because he has the power to kill a god. At least not yet. Once he gets all of the jewels, he will be unstoppable. My mission is to get all of the jewels to kill him so that can't happen." "But long ago you said only Lady Tokimi could activate the jewels power." Said Washu. "Not entirely true." Answered Kai. "Any god or goddess can activate the jewels power. The only problem is that there are also evil gods who wish to destroy their competitors. I am assuming he will go to one of them." "Liar!!" shouted Washu. "Kojiro would never be that evil!" "What reason would I have to lie?" asked Kai. I serve the high and mighty Lady Tokimi. He serves no one. Also keep in mind that he was searching for the jewels long before he met you. But then again, you did fall for him. Lady Tokimi is right. Love is such a trivial thing. It should be discarded and replaced with duty." "Shut up!!" shouted Pixelle. "I've been with Kojiro-sama longer than she has! He has kept no secrets from me! That's how I know you're a liar!" Kai just grinned. "Ah, how noble. Let us test your sincerity with a test. As you know, I have the power to summon up anything I want, and control people with bad hearts. I'll show you both!" Kai raised his hands and two large dragons appeared. Ryoko tried to shoot Kai, but nothing came out. "N-nani?!" exclaimed Ryoko. "What the hell is going on here?!" Kai grinned again. "Ah, so it seems that your heart isn't as good as I thought it was. That means I can control you. Splendid!" Kai's eyes glowed. Ryoko flew next to him, her eyes glowing. Aeka, Sasami, Ryo-ohki, Yosho, Mihoshi, and Kiyone ran into the scene. "Wonderful!" said Kai. "More people to play with! Ryoko! Kill the Juraian princesses!" "How did he know about us?" asked Aeka. "He's reading Ryoko's mind." Answered Yosho. "I suggest you two run. I'll fight this battle." They ran and hid behind the bushes. Yosho was fighting Ryoko, trying not to kill her. Mihoshi and Kiyone were being chased by the two dragons. "Ryoko!!" shouted Tenchi. Just then, a bright red glow surrounded Tenchi's body. The light hawk sword appeared, and now Tenchi was in his new garments. Pixelle was very surprised. Kai just smirked. "Is that power real?" he asked. "I've seen many Jurians who could do that, but can you really be of royal bloodline? Let's find out! Ryoko! Kill him!" Ryoko did as she was told and tried to kill Tenchi. "Ryoko!" shouted Tenchi. "Listen to me! I know your heart is good! Remember Zero? Come on Ryoko! Remember!" Ryoko fell to the ground and screamed in pain. Then she passed out. This surprised Kai. "It seems her heart really wasn't bad." He said. "Impossible! I was able to control her!" "It's like the old saying goes Kai." Said Washu. "Love conquers all." "No matter!" exclaimed Kai. "I still won't lose! Pixelle! I have a present for you!" Kai shot an energy beam at Pixelle, but Nobuyuki got in front of it, paralyzing and nearly killing him. "I just don't get you people!" shouted Kai. "Love is hopeless! Why do you defy me?!" Tenchi charged at Kai. Kai quickly picked up Ryoko. Tenchi stopped where he was. "Give me the jewel or she dies!" exclaimed Kai. "Lady Tokimi is losing patience!" Tenchi frowned. Pixelle threw the jewel at Kai. He caught it. "Wise decision!" said Kai as he threw Ryoko at Tenchi. "Why Pixelle did this is beyond my knowledge. I am a man of my word. I will go for now. But be warned. I will kill Kojiro once I find something that can lure him to me. I think the third jewel will suffice, once I find it that is. Until then, farewell!" Kai disappeared, but leaving the two dragons behind. One of them picked up Ryoko and tried to eat her. Tenchi quickly chopped off its head. Caught off guard, Tenchi was swallowed by the other one. Its body glowed, and was sliced vertically in half. He ran up to Ryoko and picked her up. She woke up. "Tenchi?" She asked. "What's going on?" "It's okay Ryoko." Said Tenchi. "Its all over. I'm just glad that you're alright." "Y-you do?" "Hai." Ryoko nearly burst into tears when she embraced Tenchi. She was so happy to know that he cared about her so much. "Take it easy." Said Tenchi. "This isn't the first time I saved you." "I know." Said Ryoko. "But somehow it just feels different." "Get your filthy hands off him!" shouted Aeka. "He's not yours!" "Back off Aeka!" exclaimed Ryoko. "I'm having a moment here!" "You will not!" shouted Aeka as she pushed Ryoko away. "I will too!" shouted Ryoko, pushing back. The two went about their normal fighting as they usually do, shouting back and forth, pulling Tenchi towards them. (Somewhere out in space) Kai appeared before Lady Tokimi. "I have returned with the jewel." He said. "Soon your worries will be over." All we need to do is find the third jewel, then I can face Kojiro." "The jewel is already found." Said Tokimi. "It resides at the Masaki residence." Kai was surprised. "But how?" He asked. "The jewel that I was carrying didn't go off." "The reason for that is because Washu has it." She answered. "But no need to get it right away. Kojiro will eventually return to her, whether he remembers her or not. That is when you will return. The battle is not yet ready to begin. We must wait for the advantage. Until then, we bide our time. We will be safe from his threat soon enough." Kai just nodded in agreement. "(I will kill him soon enough. Lady Tokimi knows best. Until then, I need to train for that day)." End of chapter 4 Whew! I finally finished it. I think it came out pretty good. Once again, send your comments compliments, and suggestions to rubynall@hotmail.com I will begin chapter 5 after a little feedback. I would like to thank "Komoito" for pre-reading and checking my errors. I would also like to thank everyone else for their compliments and suggestions. You know who you are.^_^ Well, until chapter 5, Sayonara!