Disclaimer: The characters in this fan fic are property of AIC and Pioneer. WARNING: THIS IS A LEMON, NO CHILDREN UNDER 18! THANK YOU. Tenchi Muyo! Undesirable Fate II: The Quest for the Sanctus Redemptor The stormy winds blew the trees violently. Thunder roared throughout the forest. In the nigh of the fury of the storm, a lone figure stood in a small open meadow. He starred at the stone plaque in front of him. The very words, interested him deeply, "Ryoko Hakubi, Born: January 24, 1978. Died: January 22, 1996, "May her spirit finally find peace as she waits for her loved ones." The man shook his head as the rain poured. It soaked every inch of his clothes. He feel to his knees as water splashed around him. Thunder erupted like a horde of volcanoes. The man fell onto the wet grass. "Tenchi!" a woman cried through the darkness. At the sound of her voice, he glanced up to see nothing. He turned his head to look behind him and saw the owner of the voice. A woman with a swollen belly walked through the woods. "Ayeka!" he gasped. "You shouldn't be out here in this storm," he said worriedly leaping to his feet. He ran over to her. Tenchi took off his black raincoat and wrapped it around her. "Tenchi, you need to come inside. I know you come here all the time at this time, but this is not a good time. This storm is going to get you sick," she said sternly. "You are my major worry right now," he argued. "You shouldn't be out here in this rain," he yelled over the storm. "Come, let's get you inside." He picked her up in his arms and carried her off into the forest. A figure appeared from the darkness. He was covered in a hood. He looked back at the grave. His eyes intensified in size as he read the stone slab in front of him. He slowly turned back and followed Tenchi and Ayeka. Tenchi continued walking to the house. The snap of a twig alerted him. He looked back, but saw nothing. He continued walking. Ayeka held tightly to him as they moved their way through the forest. He moved faster and faster hearing the person behind him keeping pace. He leaped out of some brush and ran into the clearing. He saw the house as he continued running. "Stop!" yelled a voice from behind. Tenchi stopped and slowly turned. He saw a man in covered in a white robe his face hidden by a heavy hood. "Who are you?" Tenchi asked a little frightened. "Don't be afraid, I am the Messenger of God, Gabriel," he introduced in a kind, warm voice. He slowly pulled back his hood to reveal several golden locks of long golden hair. His eyes were pure silver. His teeth were sparkling white. "Who is God?" Tenchi questioned not recognizing the name. "That is the question that all of you mortals want to know," he smiled. He reached into his robe and pulled out a red book. It had strange writing on it in gold. He walked over to Tenchi a strange light glowing around him. As he neared the group the rain stopped. "You can set her down. She will be fine," he smiled. Stretching his hand out he handed the book toward Tenchi. Tenchi looked at it, trying to make out the words. "Take it, you will understand the words soon enough. Read the last chapter of this book called, Revelations," he said kindly with no demand in his low set voice. Tenchi glanced back down at the book and slowly took it in his hands. As his fingers slightly glazed the book he feel immense pain in his head and feel to his knees. Ayeka gasped in worry and tried to go to him, but the strange man before her held up his hand for her to stop. She obeyed, but couldn't understand why. "This is the knowledge of God, Tenchi. With it you will know all languages and people, but you are mortal and will never understand the mysteries of the universe," he explained. Tenchi remained holding his head as tight as he could. With a great rush of like it wasn't there, the pain was gone and Tenchi felt the new knowledge within him. He looked over at Ayeka his hands slowly pulling away from his head. He saw her fear and worry and smiled to comfort her. He glanced back at the strange man and looked at the writing on the book a second time. "The Story of God," he read aloud. "What is this?" he asked looking up at the tall man towering over him. "This is what Christians call the, Holy Bible," he smiled warmly again. "But this version has some added texts that the Heavenly Father has added for the Holy Protector, the Patronus. You!" he smiled raising his finger to Tenchi's forehead. "All will be explained in the book," he said and slowly walked away from them. He stopped and glanced up at the couple. "Another thing, Patronus," he hollered. "A man in that book known as the Antichrist, you mortals call him, is on his way here to stop you. And the most important part, you will have three dreams before your destiny begins on the morrow. The first is a message of your future, but you will never understand it. The other two will help you understand your purpose. Farethewell, Patronus," he waved and vanished in a wave of light. When he disappeared, the rain poured down on the couple and Tenchi picked Ayeka up into his arms again and carried her into the house. The couple walked in and he sat her down gently on the sofa. He looked back in his hands at the book. Ayeka still looked shocked at what she saw, but for some reason he couldn't speak. He slowly pointed to the stairs and she could only nod. He turned and ascended the stairs. Looking back down, he saw Sasami running over to her sister. He smiled and continued the walk to his room. He slid the door open and closed it behind him. His room was pitch black, but he knew where everything was in his room and walked over to a light switch and brought forth some light in his room. He took a few steps to his desk and pulled the chair back. He took a seat and placed the big book on his desk. He opened it and quickly turned the pages until he found the last chapter he was told about. He read and read feeling interested in the strange tells of the end of the world, but he didn't believe it. He can't remember any seven signs or any people suffering from them, but then a message that his mind told him was not in the text of the Christians caught his eye. He read aloud the strange text, "And the Lord All Mighty, King of Kings, blinded the people from seeing the end. Behold his power for he is all merciful. God's children will follow their Heavenly Father with eyes shut," Tenchi looked up at the wall in surprise. He just thought about people suffering and an answer appeared in the words of the book. "So in order to keep the faith that he exists he blinded them so that when it does occur they will keep praying to him. If he allowed them to know it would be easier for this Satan person to get a hold of them," he said to himself. He glanced back down at the book and continued to read. He read through the four horsemen and the seven seals to where Satan returns after one century where his name, Patronus came into the book. He read aloud the last part of the book as it was a message to him, "Patronus, the people will see the dark through their blind eyes. He who is chosen must be pure of heart and know about the purpose of the fourth horseman, Death. Known unto you as the Sanctus Eversor. Be weary for the Sanctus Eversor is friend and foe a like. Farethewell Patronus, for your Lord God has spoken," he finished and closed the book. He couldn't understand what was going on, but sleep was starting to take its toll on him. Tenchi setup from his desk as he looked at the clock. It was late, and he had been there for two hours. He opened his door to go get a glass of water. He slowly climbed down the stairs. As he was about to enter the kitchen he saw Ayeka still sitting on the couch. He felt he needed to speak. "Are you feeling okay, Ayeka?" he asked Ayeka looked up in him in confusion. "Tenchi, I didn't understand what you said. I only heard my name," she explained, her eyes gazing him if he was joking with her. Tenchi understood everything she said, but his words were not Japanese. "I am sorry Ayeka, I think I was speaking to you in ancient Hebrew," he explained. "I don't know how, but I have all this knowledge of different languages and of the bible of all Christians." "What is happening?" she asked with fear uttering her words. A tear dropped down her cheek. He caught her tear and rubbed her cheek gently. "I don't know, but I will soon," he answered. He walked to the staircase and climbed up. He all of the sudden didn't feel the need for some water. He walked in to his room and unbuttoned his jeans. He threw them on the post of his bed and slipped in tossing his white T- shirt with his jeans. He leaned back and felt the sleep he yearned for earlier and drifted into his own abyss. *** Darkness covered his eyes. He couldn't see a thing then the darkness vanished and he looked around at the steel walls. He was back on Kagato's layer, but how? He looked around to see Ryoko fighting Kagato. He watched in horror as Kagato's hand opened and a large amount of energy engaged into Ryoko's mid section. "NOOO!!!" he screamed. Ryoko fell to the ground with some strange black blood leaking from her mouth and cuts. He ran to her as Kagato dropped the vile laughing as fire engulfed his body. Tenchi stopped as the heat from the fire separated him from getting to her. The fire was everywhere and soon Tenchi only saw darkness behind the hot flames. Then, as soon as the fire appeared, a cool breeze draped over him. He looked over and saw a huge lake with fire floating on top of it. He could see decayed bodies floating in the water of the burning lake. Then, screams of agony filled his ears he dropped to his knees trying to fight their painful screams. "Stop," he hollered, but the cries intensified, "STOP IT!!!" he screamed, and then a warm touch on his shoulder alerted him. He looked up to see Ryoko, she had a scar on her right cheek and blood leaked from her side, but it was the same black blood. She wore black leather pants and matching vest. Her pale skin glistened in the vest that was tight around her. "I can make the screams stop!" she smiled over at the lake. "How?" he pleaded. She gave him a comforting smile and limped over to the lake. Tenchi tried to follow, but something was holding him back. He saw Ryoko look back as her smile was gone and fear shined on her face. She stepped to the edge of the cliff, and like she was ready to fly to the heavens, she raised her arms up parallel from the ground. When she did, the screams ceased. Tenchi watched in horror as she leaped off of the cliff and did a graceful dive into the lake. "RYOKOOOOOOO!!!!" he cried out in horror. *** Tenchi gasped for air as his eyes blazed open in terror. He sat up and waited for his eyes to focus. His room came into view. What was the dream all about? It was nightmare, but Ryoko was in it. He could feel it in his heart this was the first dream the angel told him about, but he didn't understand what it meant. He leaped out of the bed and raced to the mirror. He looked into his eyes, but saw nothing. Tenchi felt weak and leaned on his knees. The world began to spin, and then the sound of someone breathing alerted him. He looked up at the mirror. "AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!" he screamed in fear and turned to what he saw reflecting in the mirror. He turned to the owner of the reflection. A woman stood in front of him. Her eyes glowed their golden light in the dark room. Her skin was a light milky color. She stood there wearing a baby blue kimono. Tenchi motioned toward her. "Ryoko," he whispered, but he wasn't afraid. He walked toward her and gathered her into his arms. He stroked her hair back. She looked at him like a child. Tenchi could only smile and draw his lips toward hers. Their lips embraced and Tenchi felt a fire grow in and around him. He grasped her breast and squeezed. Ryoko hummed a sound of pleasure. He felt his other hand grab the other side of the kimono and pull it open. Tenchi felt rough, but soft flower touch of her nipple. His hand squeezed as she gasped enjoyment from his action. He slowly turned her around and found himself kissing up her neck. "What am I doing?" he breathed heavily. His hands slid down her bare breasts and rubbing straight down her tender stomach. Ryoko cooed with desire. His hands stopped when they felt something in between her legs. It was the softest skin he ever felt. His fingers crawled into the tight opening and Ryoko almost screamed as she felt new emotions rise. "Tenchi, stop!" she moaned. Her hands took his out from under her legs. Tenchi found himself losing the temptation and followed her movements. "What is going on? What was I feeling?" he asked her. "I don't know," she breathed in exhaustion, as she appeared to be fighting her own emotions. "But it didn't seem right," she sighed. "I know what you mean," he said stepping away from her. "I couldn't control my movements. Even if I wanted to make love with you, I couldn't do it so forcefully," he said looking at his wet, sticky hands. "It's because darkness was the cause of it," she whispered walking over to the window. She began to straighten her kimono as she starred at the moon. "What do you mean?" Tenchi shook his head in disbelief. "How are you here?" he pleaded falling to his knees in defeat. His felt too heavy to get up. A warm touch on his shoulder took the weight away. He felt stronger and looked up to see Ryoko starring at him. Her eyes were not of worry, but of happiness. "Come," she said taking his hand. "It is time for you to rest," she smiled warmly. She led him to his bed and helped him in. Tenchi was mesmerized as she pulled his covers over him. "Good night," she smiled rubbing his forehead. She leaned over and gently kissed his cheek. *** A warm light glazed over him. Tenchi opened his eyes to see the sunlight blaze inside his room. He rolled over to see if his guest was with him. His hand grazed the sheets beside him. Nothing. He sat up on his bed. "Was it all a dream?" he spoke. Then, something shook him inside. He looked out the window. "Daylight," he uttered under his breath. "It must have been the second dream," he said starring out the window. Sasami was playing with Ryo-ohki in the yard below him. Then, it hit him. Ryoko was standing by the window in his dream. "What did she say?" he asked trying to keep him focused. "It was because darkness was the cause of it. That is what she said. Which means they must be here," he ran out his room grabbing a pair of his jeans on the bed. He almost fell down the stairs as he pulled his jeans up. He tucked in his black T-shirt and walked to the kitchen, but the sight of everyone gathered at the front door puzzled him. "Tenchi" Sasami hollered from the center of the group. She squeezed herself out and ran to him. "There is someone here to see you," she said. Tenchi smiled at the little girl and proceeded to the front. Everyone moved to the side, as Tenchi saw a man not much older than him standing still. The man was taller and surrounded in similar robes that the messenger last night wore. The only difference was that his cloak was crimson in color. "Tenchi Masaki!" he said in greeting. Tenchi returned the greeting. For some reason, it was more of a question than a greeting. "Who are you?" Tenchi asked. "I am the final messenger," he bowed. "Come follow me. We need to talk about your mission," he waved to the forest and started walking. Tenchi slowly nodded at the group to calm down and followed the man. He ran to the man's side. Their walk was quiet until they reached the forest. A strange feeling overcame Tenchi, but he waved it off. "What is your message?" Tenchi asked uneasily. "To not trust your friends. You had three dreams coming to you. How many have you had?" he asked looking up at the trees height. "Two, why?" he asked. "Did one of them give you a message about how evil can control others?" the man's voice tensed. "Yes," Tenchi nodded. "How did you know?" "I know what my lord God wants me to know," he smiled warmly. "What do you mean I can't trust anyone?" Tenchi asked. "Your dream is telling you not to trust because when darkness can manipulate those who have just even a pinch of evil in their souls. Only one pure of heart, like you, cannot be manipulated," he replied and stopped over a small pool. "Look in this pool and watch the reflection that appears," he said pointing at the blue water. "Why?" Tenchi asked hesitantly. "Find out for yourself," he smiled. Tenchi did as he was told and saw his face appear in the water. "I just see." he stopped as reflection changed to one of a woman. It looked like Ryoko, but her eyes were sad and filled with emptiness. "What is this?" he asked feeling sick at what he was seeing and tortured. "I am the final dream, Tenchi," he said looking away. "But I am not dreaming," Tenchi spoke up looking back at the man. "You are, Tenchi, constantly. You also showed me what I need to know," he smiled turning back to Tenchi. "You aren't a messenger," Tenchi hissed under his breath and slowly walked back. "Back at the house, you acted like you knew my name, but you were actually asking if that was my name," Tenchi pulled the sword from his pocket. "I am a messenger, and something else," he said. He pulled back his hood to reveal his baldhead. "What is that?" Tenchi spoke sternly summoning his energy blade. "Put down your weapon. If I was going to kill you, I would have done it by now," he said calmly taking a seat on a stump. Tenchi lowered his sword and the energy flowing through it ceased. "That's better. I am the Patronus," he spoke and bowed his head in a friendly gesture. "I thought I was," Tenchi gasped in confusion. "You are. There are two of us. One of good and one of destruction, not evil," he waved his hand in defense. "How is that not evil?" Tenchi complained. "Because I have no control over what I do. I don't want to do it, but I have no control over it. I am the protector over the Sanctus Eversor, but unlike you, I don't know who is the Sanctus Eversor. Only you know who are the two Sanctuses. You just haven't thought about their identity. One more thing, the next time we will meet will be on the battlefield for that is our destiny, just as this is our destiny to discuss our missions. Until then, I will be waiting," he waved a farewell and vanished without a trace. Tenchi stood dazed at what he felt. His heart told him the man was right, but how was he going to find out who is who? Has he met one of them, and if so why isn't he dead? Surely the Sanctus Eversor would have killed him at sight. He slowly turned and walked back to the shrine. *** Darkness clouded his room. Space a frontier in darkness, and he knew all about it. He starred into the abyss of the universe feeling his time growing near. He turned around to the alter where a woman lay naked. She bent her legs upward and cooed to herself in pleasure. He squeezed her breast gently and she giggled in delight. He smiled as her long black hair scattered like a web over the alter. He grabbed her breast and watched in amusement as she arched her back up in pure delight. He slowly grabbed the solid golden blade resting beside her. He slid the cool blade along her stomach as she purred in satisfaction. He watched as it slid over her pubic hair like a snake in the grass. He waited until his blade was just even with her pussy and slid it in. The girl screamed a shrill of pleasure. "How they fall when trust is taken away," he said to himself in amusement and turned his wrist twisting the blade. The girl's eyes bulged open in shock. She screamed for her life and tried to get up from the alter, but Malum Dominus has his hand to her throat. He kept twisting the dagger and smiled, as her screams were music to his ears. He slid the blade out quickly making sure he cut deeper on its way out. The girl froze as her life was drained with the river of blood that flowed from in her. The blood maneuvered down the alter into a bowl resting on the floor. "Sir was that necessary?" asked Natrillus watching from behind. "No, but it was thrilling to surprise her and take the effects of the drug away. Remember, what is darkness if we do not torture those of the light. When the bowl is full bring it to the chapel," he smiled and walked away. Natrillus bowed graciously, "Yes, my Lord." He turned to the alter and picked up the bowl and followed his master. "Tell me, Natrillus. Have you found this Tenchi?" he asked scratching his ear. "Not, yet, my Lord," he said as they entered the chapel. The chapel was small in size. It was almost like an apartment in size. It was built out of solid, black marble. Each stone was cut to be smooth and slick in texture. The room was dark, only the stars reflecting light off the marble lit the room. It was always amazing to Natrillus how the light was reflected and not absorbed. He followed his master to a pit in the center of the room. The pit was dark, but a strong, cold wind came from its mouth. "Let me see, the bowl," he ordered Natrillus. Natrillus placed the bowl in his master's hands as his master began to speak words he could not comprehend. Then, a small fire appeared in the center of the pit. It began intensify in size. Natrillus watched in fascination. He felt a heavy force push on him and without warning he flew across the floor. He looked up to see a flaming head of a dragon. The beast spoke in a strange tongue, as did his master. He couldn't make out what they were saying. "Where is the last horseman, Malum?" the dragon spoke to his servant. "We don't know, mighty Lucifer," he bowed answering in the same strange tongue. The beast roared and the temple shook in fury. "FIND OUT, MALUM!!! I am running out of time. I have waited a long time for this chance. You have been silent for too long and now it is the time. Go ahead and unite the nations and kings under your wing. A battle will ensue between three of the four horsemen and their armies," the dragon snarled and began to speak the language in its low monster like voice again, "while all this is taking place I want to find the fourth horseman before the battle, now obey and remember who your God is," it hissed and vanished in the flames around it. Natrillus stood to his feet cautiously and walked over to his master. "My Lord?" he asked. "Find that boy, and find the fourth horseman within six hours or you will be sacrificed next," he said calmly, but with anger hiding in it. He stood to his feet and left Natrillus alone. "I will, my lord," he bowed and walked off. *** Tenchi just walked into the house to notice everyone gathering around the T.V. He walked over casually to see what was going on. His eyes saw pictures of burning buildings and soldiers running a rampage across the streets. "Ladies and gentlemen, it is over. The short war to defy unification has been put to an end. Now Earth is one nation under one leader," the broadcaster announced. "ONE LEADER!!!" Tenchi shouted in surprise. Ayeka looked back at him. Worry shined on her pale skinned face. "Tenchi, an evil that only the Jurians were able to record has somehow returned," she explained trying to hold back her fear. "Evil?" he asked. "Yes, Tenchi," his grandfather replied from behind. "A man, who claimed to be a child from a God came to Jurai. He united Jurai as a single nation and from there built an empire for Jurai. Peace was established, but it only lasted for a few years. Without warning, the nations of this vast empire of the universe began to fight amongst themselves. No one at that time knew why the fights started. Only that later it came to be that the emperor of the empire was behind the chaos. No one knows why he did it, but eventually the wars ceased and the emperor was pronounced dead," he explained and leaned back into the sofa. "And what does this have to do with us?" Tenchi asked. "Someone is trying to repeat history," Ayeka said coldly. "All hail our new leader, Malum Dominus!" The broadcaster declared and bowed his head to the desk with his arms stretched across the desk. Tenchi watched as Ayeka, Sasami, and his grandpa almost leaped out of their seats in shock. "It can't be." Ayeka gasped. "What?" Tenchi asked feeling nervous with their reactions. "That was the name of the one who united Jurai a million years ago," Lord Katsuhito explained. "We have to get far away from here," Sasami suggested. "No," Tenchi said calmly. He didn't know why, but somehow it was connected to what he read. He could feel it. "I have to protect." he said looking at the people in the room. Ayeka moved back a little afraid and worried about Tenchi. He looked like a machine trying to find a task. "Ayeka." "Why me?" she almost leaped in embarrassment. "You are going to give birth to the only one who can put an end to this," Tenchi explained in enthusiasm. He found his purpose, but two things still bothered him what did those dreams mean and who is this Sanctus Eversor? "I am." she froze and collapsed into Tenchi's arms. "Ayeka!!" Sasami jumped. "She is fine, Sasami," Tenchi smiled at the little girl. "She just fainted, that's all." Looking back at his grandpa Tenchi spoke, "is it possible this guy is still alive?" "He is very much alive," came a familiar voice. Tenchi leaped to his feet and looked up to see the man he saw in the woods sitting on a beam above them. He had a wicked smile as he looked down on Tenchi. The man leaped down to the floor in front of Tenchi. "And you told me what I needed to know," he smiled. "What is that?" Tenchi asked trying not to attack his opponent. "We are not after the Sanctus Redemptor, but the Sanctum Eversor," he smiled. "How do you know? I don't even know who it is," Tenchi snarled feeling defeat. "You might not, but your heart and soul does," the strange man closed his eyes. "Master!" he called telepathically. "What is it, Natrillus?" came his master's voice. "I have found the boy, but more importantly, I know who the Sanctus Eversor is," he spoke loyally. "Excellent, I will be there shortly. I can feel where you are, lead me there." "As you wish, my lord," he spoke and cut the link. "Well, my master is coming. Time to go meet the person I am supposed to protect," he said and turned away. Before anyone can move, he vanished out the door. "I am not letting you get away," Tenchi roared and ran out the door. He looked out and saw the man standing in the yard. "Now, is the time we fight," the strange man spoke. "Before we begin, I am Natrillus. I have protected you long enough, boy," he said. "Protected me?" Tenchi shouted in anger pulling out the tenchiken. A blue beam emerged from the ivory like hilt. "Yes, I have," he smiled. "I could have told my master about you earlier today, and have him kill you, but instead I lead him to something else he wanted and that is the Sanctus Eversor." "You want me to thank you," Tenchi said coldly. "No, now I want you to.DIE!!" he screamed and a sword appeared from nowhere in his hands as he charged toward Tenchi. Natrillus flew off the ground crashing his blade onto Tenchi's summoned blade. He leaped over Tenchi and landed behind him swinging his blade back toward Tenchi as his left knee touched the green grass. Tenchi jumped forward and rolled across the grass. He felt the wind cease and continued running away. He knew he had to get good ground from his attacker. Tenchi tripped over a stone as he rolled into the woods, but he felt the brush of a strong breeze blaze over his head. Tenchi turned back pulling his blade in front of him first. He couldn't see his attacker, as it happened so fast. He only knew his attacker was there because of the parrying of their blades. Tenchi finally lost his balance and rolled down the hill until his back his a tree. Tenchi grunted in pain and slowly got to his feet to see his attacker above him. "You need to be more aware of your surroundings," he said calmly. He leaped into the air again, but flying through the brush like it wasn't there. His sword was placed in front of him as he slashed it down toward Tenchi's head. Tenchi barely blocked it with his sword and stumbled back to the tree. He was gasping for breath and his sword was heavier than before. Tenchi's vision was blurry as he could barely see his attacker coming toward him. "Relax and breathe, don't let fear take away your energy. You are too worried about my attacks. Have faith in your own," he lectured. Tenchi grunted and started attack of his own. His sword was still heavy, but his vision was becoming clear. He saw his attacker and his attacker's moves. Tenchi could see how limber and moveable his opponent really was. He started pushing his blade forward as his enemy parried it away. "Now you are fighting foolishly," he taunted. "Come parry my attacks then strike, don't just charge into battle without a technique in your swing." Tenchi screamed in frustration and dashed his sword with blade for blade like a wild man. He sliced through his opponent's defense, but his opponent was still ahead of him as his sword entangled Tenchi's and tossed it away. The man rested his sword at Tenchi's neck. Tenchi knew he couldn't lose now. His hand opened up and a force came from it. He knew it was not from Jurai, but something else. He felt as this strange force felt along the ground until it came to his wooden hilt. Tenchi felt as it grabbed the hilt. He focused on summoning the blade. He instantly had it aimed for his enemy's back. "What," gasped Natrillus as he heard the summoning of the blade he turned to look at what caused the sound? Tenchi smiled that is all he needed. He jumped back and summoned the blade forward. The blade rushed toward Natrillus. Natrillus leaped to the side as the blade now flew toward Tenchi. Tenchi grabbed it and turned it ready to fight again. "Impressive, you are learning something after all," he smiled. *** Lord Katsuhito walked over to Ryoko's grave to see no one. He could hear the fighting, but saw no one. Suddenly, a cold wind blew around. The old priest turned around to see a big man surrounded by men in black robes. "Who are you? What is your business here?" he hollered over the now strong dark wind. He looked up to see the sky turning into darkness as clouds rolled in. Thunder alarmed from the dark clouds. Eventually lightning began to appear from the darkness above. "I am your lord and ruler, Malum Dominus," said the big man. "You can't be!" Lord Katsuhito argued back. "I am he, Jurian," he smiled malevolently. Lord Katsuhito almost fell to his knees in fear at those words. "How do you know I am Jurian?" "I can feel your Jurai power. Now, move out of my way," he threatened taking a step forward. "Who do you want?" Lord Katsuhito demanded that question. "The body in that grave," he smiled pointing at the tombstone. *** Tenchi noticed the dark clouds, but somehow they didn't matter. He was determined to have this fight. His blade was even with his opponent's as they tried to muscle the other out as the blades have been brought to each other's necks. Then, Tenchi lost sight of the battle as the image of Ryoko came to his mind. She was being tossed into the fiery pit. He saw her empty face. He remembered her cries. Then, the image disappeared. He opened his eyes as realizations hit him. "Ryoko!" he muttered. He pushed back with all his strength and swung his sword to keep his adversary back. Then, as fast as he could he ran deeper into the woods. He knew his enemy would not be far behind. *** "I won't let you have her," Lord Katsuhito spoke sternly. He brought his bokken up in defense. "Can't you leave her alone? He soul has been through enough." "Her happiness is no concern of mine," he smiled. "I like it when people suffer," he raised his hand up and watched as Lord Katsuhito screamed in fear as he flew into a tree. "GRANDPA!!!" screamed a young man's voice. Malum Dominus turned to see who called out behind him. His heavy black cloak blew like a sheet of paper from the heavy winds that were blowing from the newly born storm. He saw a boy with his arms crossed trying to move in the strong winds. He then noticed a strange aura from the boy. A power that was similar to Natrillus' power, but opposite in spirit. A wicked smile brewed on his face. "You must be the Protector, now called Tenchi," he called out over the roaring winds. "Leave her alone and my family," Tenchi screamed in rage over the winds. The dark man's eyes grew in suspicion as he narrowed his gaze, "Who do you mean? I see no woman," he looked around in bewilderment. Tenchi's eyes narrowed in anger. "You know whom I mean," he snarled. Malum Dominus smiled uncontrollably. He walked in front of Ryoko's grave. "You have no idea what is about to happen, do you?" The tall man lifted his arms to the sky. His lips moved like they were singing, but no words escaped them. The wind began to pick up and the thunder began to explode in the dark sky. Malum Dominus started to laugh as he lowered his arms to his side and began to walk toward Tenchi. "You're going to get a bang out of this one," he smiled and right after the words escaped his lips, a bolt of lightning stroke the soil behind him. Tenchi jumped back in fright. He looked up as the man in front of him kept walking forward. Tenchi covered his eyes immediately as a second streak of lightning drilled into the moist soil. Malum stopped before Tenchi and turned around. The earth beneath them began to shake. Tenchi gripped the dirt beneath him in fear. Tenchi gasped in fear as a pale hand pushed out from the soil. Then, as soon as it appeared another one rose from out of the ground. Tenchi crawled on his knees to watch as a woman's head floated from out of the soil. Her eyes closed, but her hair a pale cyan color drenched from the damp soil. Tenchi watched in astonishment as she now stood above the hole she was laying in. Her head moved to face him and her eyes opened. Tenchi could only feel a warm, heavy feeling in his heart as he saw her golden orbs. The men in robes moved toward her and surrounded her. Tenchi looked over at Malum and saw the big man smiling in excitement. Tenchi knew he should move and kill him, but he couldn't. He felt so weak and his heart pumped for the girl who stood in front of him now. He watched in fascination as he saw the torn pink kimono she wore slide, like a serpent moving down a tree, along her leg to the ground. Tenchi tried to climb to his feet, but a cold chill began to take him over and sat helplessly on the ground. His eyes still remained on the girl surrounded by the strange robed men. Four of the men stepped back and one knelt on one knee and began to put some pale colored boots over her feet. Tenchi glanced at her. She was so beautiful as her eyes glazed down on the man slipping her boots on. He then noticed that she wore a pale tunic and trousers. A pale belt rested across her waist, with the same colored cloak draping over her shoulders. She looked so majestic, so ghostly. Tenchi smiled as she smiled at the man who just finished sliding her foot into the other boot. She rested her hand on his shoulder, and Tenchi watched as she gently squeezed it tenderly. When she released her warming grip the man fell on his face. Tenchi was so lost in her beauty he didn't notice until he fell on his face. His eyes were feeling heavy. He closed them and saw eternal darkness. *** Malum Dominus walked over to Tenchi's body. His boot kicked the boy's body in the chest. Natrillus looked over at the woman he was supposed to protect her eyes shook in sadness at the dark lord's actions. "I grow weary of this whelp. As trophy of the end of the Protector take his head and put it on a plaque for me," he smiled. Two of the robed men moved forward and one unsheathed a long curved dagger from within his robe. He placed it on the back of Tenchi's neck and was about to begin when a flash of cool wind blew around the air. The two men fell to the ground motionless like their comrade before them. Malum Dominus turned to the pale girl behind him. "What do you think you are doing?" he snarled in annoyance. "You work for me now." At those words, she walked over to him and placed her hand on his shoulder. He smiled as she squeezed it and let go. Her face remained emotionless as he began to giggle in triumph. "Kind of hard to kill something that was never born in the first place isn't it?" he laughed as she stepped back. She traced back to Tenchi's body and like the speed of light she vanished with Tenchi's body. "WHAT??" he screamed in rage. He walked over to Natrillus hurriedly. "Find her and bring her back. I thought I was making her the fool, but she just made me look like one and no one does that to.ME!!" he screamed in rage. "NOW GO!!!" he moved his arms in a circle. "ALL OF YOU!!!" The remaining men ran behind Natrillus as they vanished into the forest. *** Tenchi opened his eyes slowly. He felt weak and heavy that he couldn't move. Using all of his strength he lifted his head to look up. He saw a bunch of trees and a figure standing in front of him. The figure was a woman. He smiled. "Ryoko," he called. The figure turned around at the name and walked over to him. She sat on her knees and smiled back. "I have missed you," she said sadly. Tenchi felt his strength returned and rubbed a tear off her cheek. He slowly sat up and rubbed hi hand along her damp cheek. "I have missed you too," he said and pulled her towards him slowly and stopped to look in her eyes. They were of sorrow and bitterness, but how he knew that would change. He felt like he could take the pain away now. Then, he slowly pressed his lips against hers. The two embraced and the separated their lips. Ryoko slightly blushed as she closed her eyes and tilted her head toward the grass beneath them. Tenchi's heart pumped faster as her features shined under the moonlight. He smiled and raised her chin to him. At the touch of his finger on her chin, she slowly opened her eyes. He saw the pain in her eyes again as two drops washed down her cheek. "Don't cry, I will not lose you again," he said and wrapped his arms around her. "I am afraid you will," she said in his ear sadly. Tenchi pulled away. His heart almost stopped at her words. He looked into her eyes and saw she was telling the truth. "Why?" he uttered slowly. "What is going to happen?" "I am not alive," she said as more tears trailed out of her eyes. "I am the Sanctus Eversor, your enemy." "No, you will never be my enemy, I promise," he said sternly trying to keep her focus on him. "You don't understand. I know about the dreams you have had. You still don't know what I am?" she cried pushing her face into his chest. "I just know you are supposed to be the one that destroys this world," he said with tension, "but that doesn't have to be. We can live our own lives," he smiled. "Not me," she said coldly. "Tenchi," she called sternly to get his attention. Tenchi stopped and watched as she pulled her head away and looked at him. "Tenchi, I am the fourth horseman of the Apocalypse. I am Death," she finished as she watched his eyes grow in fear at her words. "You can't be," he said in disbelief. Her head nodded at him sadly. "No," he shook his head in denial. "You know what that means," she said leaning over to look into his eyes as he tried to look away. "It can't be," he fought back his tears. "They take your life and now your soul," he snarled feeling the anger toward them. "I can't be with you after this, can I?" he asked feeling his loss return. "No," she mumbled quietly. "I will be tossed into the Lake of Fire, and there is nothing we can do. Death's power is inside me now. It is too late to stop it," she said sadly. "Quickly, this way!" came an echo of a man's voice. "It's them," she said in fear. "This is where we part. I have to go with them." "Ryoko, can't we just run?" he asked as his own tears traveled down his cheeks. "I can't. Then, this place will be a living hell with Malum Dominus ruling over it. He wants to see people suffer, and death now has a pact with them. As long as I am alive, there will be disease and suffering," she explained. She pulled him closer and kissed him one last time and pulled away quickly. "Go, I will lead them away from you. Go back to the grave and get your grandfather. From there, you stay alive until the Sanctus Redemptor comes," she said almost demanding. "I." Tenchi spoke, but was interrupted by her finger to his lips. "Don't," she ordered. "Otherwise, I will not be able to do this," she said sadly, but smiled to show that she knew what he wanted to say. "Good bye," she whispered and leaped into the bushes. Tenchi smiled sadly and stood to his feet and ran the other way. He could hear a commotion as the men behind him started shouting in the night. "They found her," he spoke sadly. "Good bye!" TO BE CONTINUED. This is the end of Part II. Thanks for the long wait. I know this is shorted compared to the first one, but I will make that up in the third one. Let me know what you think of the story. It was not easy to write this part of the story. Now, I can begin on the last part of the trilogy where darkness covers the universe and wars break out everywhere. I can promise a lot more action in this next one, since all the characters are finally in the open except for one. However, that will change soon. Please send your comments to washu@saiyan.com. I enjoy knowing what you think of my stories. Thanks again for reading.