Disclaimer: The characters of Tenchi Muyo are the property of AIC, as are the characters of Lost Universe. The characters of Ranma 1/2 are owned by Viz Video, the characters of Cowboy Bebop are owened by Bandai entertainment and Emotion. The characters of Irresponsible Capitan Tylor are the property of Right Stuff international. The characters of Patlabor are the property of U.S. Manga incorporated. The characters of El Hazard are the property of PioneerAll these characters are belong to them. So please dont sue me, as I have no money. Aknowledgements: I'd like to thank Masa for helping me with some of the jokes and the polish. The Canal MSTs Part 2: Follow Your Heart By Paul "IrrCapT" Bernard Kane Blueriver:(appears on screen) As we rejoin our heroes, they have been locked away on the Canal, forced to do MSTs to save the ship and themselves. There only hope, a brave and fearless adventurer who can repair the enigmatic computer... Spike: WHO ALSO HAPPENS TO BE THE GUY WHO LOCKED US IN HERE! Ryoga Hibiki: Brave and fearless, Ha! More like braindead and clueless! Kane: Then I just won't send down your new MSTer. Lt. Yamamoto: Huh? If you can get people in here, why can't you get us out? Kane: Well, Canal has latched on to you as the only thing that can help. If you try to leave, she will commit suicide rather than let you. But, since you would eventually run out of MST materiel otherwise, I'm sending in one new person. And so that Canal doesn't latch on to them, they can only come once. Sgt. Ota: Who is it today? Kane: Nanami Katsuhiko, come on down! Nanami: (falling through a dimensional portal) I'm finally home! Makoto, loo- Makoto? Where am I? Spike: A girl! Ryoga: THANK YOU, THANK YOU (glomps Nanami) Nanami: AAAH! Get off me! Ryoga: If only this were Akane...*sigh* Nanami: BAKANERO! (creams Ryoga) Spike:(in player voice) Well, you took care of him fast, gorgeous. Nanmi: Get away from me, CREAP! (sees Kane) HEY! You were supposed to take me and Makoto home! Kane: I lied. Nanami: You- Kane: It's MST time! Nanmi: If you want me to MST, It'll take 3000 roshtals to get me into the theater. Kane: I got news for you, you are already IN the theater. NOW SIT DOWN! Nanami: (Sits down, and Ryoga and Spike sit on either side) UUUUNGH! caught between two Hentai. Spike: What eare we MSTing today? not that I'll be watching. Kane: "Follow your heart" by R. Castillo. Here we go! Order from left to right: Lt. Yamamoto from Irresponsible Capitan Tylor, Ryoga Hibiki from Ranma 1/2, Nanami Katsuhiko from El Hazard, Spike from Cowboy Bebop, Sgt. Ota form Patlabor. *Opening* Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, they belong to AIC/PIONEER. I do not make any type of money off this story so don't sue me. Note: This is my first time at writting any type of fanfic. So please, send me any comments, criticism, and suggestion. Spike: Oh, this is gonna be good! Why do you always give us new writers? Kane: I refuse to answer that. Tenchi Muyo Follow your heart Chapter one (After the 13th episode) Ota: The cast killed themselves, the end! Kane SIT DOWN! Tenchi is in the fields taking a break from work. As he sits under the shade of a nearby tree, he begins to contemplate about the news he received this morning. Spike(doing a Tenchi Impression): Amagasaki stole both Ryoko and Aeka... Yamamoto(doing a Tenchi Impression): Fics that are written in the present tense suck... Ota(doing a Tenchi Impression): Kajishima is doing the final OAV series... Ryoga(doing a Tenchi Impression): I got all the girls preganant... Nanami(doing a Tenchi Impression): I....(turns to Ryoga)THAT IS SICK! Spike: I apologize for him, he's a hentai. Ota(doing a Tenchi Impression): Fortify the house, activate the land mines, get the military firepower...did I forget anything? Nanami: hrmmm...nope! Yamamoto: Except for tranquilizing Aeka and Sasami. As Tenchi begins to stand-up he is shocked by the familiar sound of one persons voice. Yamomoto: Hi! I'm Mr. Jumpteguard, your third grade english teacher. Do you remember me? I'm here to deliver an injunction so that you don't mangle the english language any more! "Tenchi." "Ryoko, what are you doing here?" asks Tenchi as he turns around to face her. "Sorry to have scared you, but Sasami sent me to inform you that lunch will be ready in about 30 minutes." Ota: So report there at 1200 hours, MOVE IT SOLDIER! "What? Uh...Sorry about that Ryoko." Spike: What is he apologizing for? Yamamoto: Better question, why is Ryoko apologizing? "Is something bothering you Tenchi? You looked as if you were in a trance when I first called you a few seconds ago." Ryoga(doing a Tenchi Impression): No, I was just receving the hypnotic command to kill you all. No need to worry. "Well, uh..." "Come on Tenchi, you can tell me. You never know, I might be able to help you." "Ok Ryoko. I was just wondering why the royal family is comming back. Also, why is it that the Emperor seems to dislike me." Nanami: And the answers are, I don't know, and you can't form a gramatic sentence! "Tenchi, the emperor is afraid that you will take over the throne one of these days. Spike: And then you will bring the empire to it's knees through mismanagement. Ota: Hey, he isn't THAT bad. Rest of the Cast: YES HE IS! Yamamoto: On a related note, how does RYOKO know so much about Jurai nobility? Expecially since Ayeka has refused the previous suiters he has sent for her to meet. If you would like for him to stop hating you so much, you should choose me over Ayeka." Shaking his head, Tenchi replies "Ryoko, if I do that Misake will do more that bruise a couple of my ribs." Yamamoto: and that's the ONLY reason that you don't want to choose yet? "Well the maybe we should just elope. That way we could beave all our troubles behind here on earth as we travel thourgh the stars together. It would be kind of like having a permanent honeymoon, wouldn't you agree Tenchi." As Ryoko said this, she closed her eyes and dreamt of how it would be like if it really did happen. Nanami: Wouldn't Ryoko be hugging Tenchi at this point? Spike: Yes, like this. (glomps and feels up Nanami) Nanami: Aaaaah! Get off me you baka hentai! Does anyone have a crowbar? Ryoga: Hey Spike! Leave some for me! Nanami: (smacks them both on the head with the Mystical Hentai Mattet.) Tenchi's only response was, "I can not do that Ryoko." Spike: AIC want's to milk 3 more seasons out of this franchise. Immediately, Ryoko felt as if he stabbed her in the heart. As he looked at Ryoko, he noticed the sad expression on her face caused by his response. Not wanting to see her hurt he ads, Yamamoto(doing a Tenchi impression): I wish I could stay in a single tense. "Ryoko its not that I would hate to travel with you. In fact, I do like the idea of traveling in space, but I do not wish to hurt either you or Ayeka." Spike: What's with the formal speech? Has Tenchi been taking speaking lessons? Nanami: With his grammar? No. Ota: What is this with you and grammar? Nanami: I'm a reporter. You only say a few gramatical embaressments on camera before you learn to notice and correct grammatical errors. Ryoko begins to smile as Tenchi says this and holds his arm in a gentle embrace. Tenchi begins to feel at ease as she smiles while holding his arm and resting her head on his shoulder. After a minute of holding on to him, Ryoko asks, "Tenchi is it alright if we walk home together, I promise not to do anything except hold you hand if you let me?" Spike: Wha? Ota: Eh? Ryoga: Huh? "Don't you think Ayeka will get mad if she sees us hollding each others hand?" Replies Tenchi, as a sweat drop forms on his head as the image of Ayeka becoming mad develops within his mind. Ryoko answered softly, "I don't want to thing about her right now, I just want to enjoy a nice leisurely walk with you." Yamamoto: Thing? Nanami: You know, when we make noises at eachother so that we can understand what the other is thinking? Umm, what's it called? Oh yeah, Talking! Ota: THINGY! Nanami: Huh? Ota: Our last MSTing. You'd have to have been there to understand. Surprised by Ryoko's gentle form of affection he looks into her eyes. Spike: Yeah, like Aeka from episode 3! After reacquiring his thoughts, Tenchi gives her an answer. "Ok Ryoko, I'd be honored to walk home with you." Ryoko is in an all time high as her heartbeats faster from hearing Tenchi's response that tears start running down her face. Noticing the tears, Tenchi asks, "Ryoko, why are you crying, are you hurt." Spike: ....Okay, Tenchi isn't THIS clueless. Ota: Yeah. Shaking her head, she replies. "No Tenchi, I'm fine it's just that I'm so happy you did not reject my request. I'll be fine in a minute." Spike(doing a Tenchi Impression): Ryoko, why are you talking like Aeka? Nanami(doing an Aeka impression): Because I really am Aeka! Tenchi gently embraces Ryoko as he attempts to help calm her down. "Do you feel better now, Ryoko?" "Y...Yes Tenchi, but if do not get home soon lunch will get cold and Sasami will be mad at us." Tenchi nods his head in response and both start to walk home. **************************(Back at the house)************************* "Ayeka, lunch is almost ready could you please set the table." Yelled Sasami from the kitchen. Ayeka stops looking through her wardrove where she attempted to find something to wear for tomorrow's arrival. When she reaches the kitchen, Ayeka sees both Sasami and Mihoshi busy preparing lunch while Ryo-Oki in humanoid form is holding a basket of vegetables next to Sasami. "Sasami, you shouldn't yell like that it is most undignified. Ota: Oh, this is worse. Bitchified, SNOBBY Aeka! Besides, why didn't you ask that worthless Ryoko? I was busy preparing for our parents arrival tomorrow." Sasami lowers her head as she converses with her sister. Ryoga(doing a good Sasami impression): Aeka, I think you shold take something for your PMS before they come. Nanami: What the? How the hell do you do that? Spike: Freaky, isn't it? "I'm sorry Ayeka, but I had already asked Ryoko to inform Tenchi that lunch would soon be ready." "YOU DID WHAT!? How could you ask that monster to go near my Tenchi? She is probably seducing Tenchi right now. I must go and save Lord Tenchi from that monster woman." Ayeka protests as she runs out to look for Tenchi. Ota: OKAY! We get the point. You think Aeka is a bitch. You don't have to demonstraight it every sentince! Spike: Of course he does. He's an AHRLI. Mihoshi, Sasami, and Ryo-Oki stare for a few moments at the empty spot where Ayeka was standing before they resume with the meal preparation. Nanami(doing a Mihoshi impression): Aeka is acting odd today, isn't she? Ota: Hell yes! Ayeka stops at the front door when she sees Tenchi in front of her. "Welcome back Lord Tenchi, I would have gone to...ack!" This is as far as Ayeka got when she noticed that Tenchi and Ryoko were holding hands. Spike: At which point the actress playing the Bitch Aeka had a heart attack and died, and the author was forced to get a actress who could play her better. Ota: And there was much rejoicing. Cast: Yay! Ryoga: Right, you wish! Horrified by the sight in front to her Ayeka could not say another word. Ryoga(doing an Aeka impression): There is no spoon, there is no spoon... Spike: no, wrong chant. Repeat after me. There is no fic, there is no fic! Determined to get an answer, Ayeka shouts, "What is the meaning of this Ryoko!!! What trick did you use to seduce Lord Tenchi in order to get him to touch someone like you!" Ota: Where do authors get this? Aeka has acted this way maybe ONCE, and she was drunk at the time! Nanami: You don't expect that Aeka-bashers work on logic, do you? "Please Miss Ayeka, it's not what you think." "Quiet Tenchi this does not concern you", shapped Ayeka. Determined to fight against Ryoko, she would not let anyone get in her way. Ryoko slowly let go of Tenchi's hand as Ayeka's false charge of seducing Tenchi began to upset her. Ota: OH YEAH!!! It's FIGHT time! Nanami: Aren't you upset about this? It's another bad assumption. Ryoga: No, he just likes to watch combat. While still calm, Ryoko replied, "Ok little princess, what is your problem". Cast: (Blinks) Ryoga(Imitating Ryoko): I would like a free-thought dialouge about your relationship between ourselves and Tenchi. How do you fell about your mother? Not able to control her rage anymore, Ayeka bellowed, "You're the problem you slut! Everyday you keep trying to seduce Lord Tenchi with you antics. I am tired of it all and I'm goning to show you a lesson you'll soon not forget!" Yamamoto: And I'M gonna teach you how to write grammatically! As a cocky smile developed of Ryoko's face, she simply replies, "Is that so. If you remember correctly, I brought your precious Juraian Empire down to its knees last time. Spike: Was that when she FAILED in her mission for Kagato? Being chased away by Yosho does not constitiute bringing an empire to it's knees. So I doubt you can do any damage to me little princess." Nanami: And the pain she gave you when she sealed you away seems to gone out of the authors mind. In an instant Ayeka's mini logs appeared everywhere. As with all their previous fights, Tenchi asks both ladies to stop in the hope they can resolve the matter differentyly. Surprisingly to him, Ryoko is th eonly one to respond to his request with a smile. "Don't worry Tenchi, I'n not going to strike at Ayeka unless you want me to." Cast: (blinks) WHAT!!!!! Spike: Okay, who has been slipping Ryoko Vallium?! Nanami: The same person who has been slipping Aeka uppers. Ryoga(imitating Ryoko): Because violence is only a external result of interal emotional termoil. Let's channel our agressive tendancies elsewhere. Spike: That was a public service announcement by Ryoga Hibiki. Immediately, Ayeka throws several energy balls at Ryoko while laughing menacingly. "Take this and this you hussy. I'll show you to mess around with my Tenchi." Ota: The author forgot to make her a fire breathing dragon. Spike: I think he's saving that for a later chapter. In the meantime Ryoko is dodging all of Ayeka's attacks without fighting back. Once seeing that her attacks were futile, Ayeka uses a different tactic and calls her guardians into action. "Azaka, Kamadakie seize that vile creature!" Without warning both guardians flank Ryoko and imprison her in their force field. Yamamoto: I was going to comment, but there is nothing more to say about how bad Aeka's characterization is. Ayeka begins to laugh as she sees Ryoko struggleing to get out of her grardians forcefield. Slowly walking toward Ryoko, Ayeka remarks, "did you think you could have eluded me forever Ryoko? It was only a matter of time before I got the better of you. And now that I do, I will make you pay for what you have done to Lord Tenchi. You Bitch!!!" Nanami(doing an Aeka impression): Because I am really the bounty hunter, NAGI! Ryoga: Isn't she in the OTHER continuity? Nanami: If he can get away with warping the series, why can't I? "Tenchi, Ayeka, Ryoko lunch is ready", announced Sasami. Ota: And that was another random comment, brought to you by Sasami Jurai "Not now Sasami, I am in the process of teaching this monster a lesson in manners!", Yamamoto(in a BAD Aeka impression): Now this is your salad fork, and you use this spoon to eat soup. bellowed Ayeka. "Now Ryoko, I will teach you how to properly show respect for a member of the hourse of Jurai and their property. Yamamoto: AAAAIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Ryoga: What's wrong with him? Ota: I think that the bad grammar has finally driven him insane. Yamamoto: (waggling his finger in front of his mouth) bebebebebebebebebebebebebe bebebebebebeb. Nanami: I think we need to take a break... Kane: Yeah. (the screen turns off) Nanami: I'll try to get him to stop that. Yamamoto: Googagaga. Ebie! Ryoga&Spike: I'll help! Nanami: Stay away from me you hentai. (drags Yamamoto off) Spike: Dammit. Ota: When will you guys learn? Spike: She is the only real woman we've seen for 2 weeks! Don't you want to do something with her? Ota: Yes I do, but I'm using the strategy of letting the others make idiots of themselves and then making my move. Why don't you try it? Spike: Thats an idea. Ryoga: What are you talking about? Ota&Spike: Nothing. Nanami: I think he's okay now. Yamamoto: (Comes back wet with a kiss on his cheek) Yep, I'm better Ota: (aside to Spike) See what I mean? Spike: (aside to Ota) Yes, I do. Kane: Back to the fic! (screen comes back on) "Not now Sasami, I am in the process of teaching this monster a lesson in manners!", bellowed Ayeka. "Now Ryoko, I will teach you how to properly show respect for a member of the hourse of Jurai and their property. Observing the look on Ayeka's face, Ryoko notices that she is holding Tenchi-ken in her hand. Spike: Whoa, maybe I was wrong! If the author had Tenchi give Aeka the sword, maybe he isn't a AHRLI, he is a RHALI! Nanami: Wanna bet? Spike: No. Before she is able to say anytin, Ayeka sams the hilt of Tenchi-ken onto her chest. Causing, Ryoko's body to kick wildly as she screams at the top of her lungs from teh pain inflicted by Tenchi-kens' energy discharge. Yamamoto: What, there is more than one Master Key? Tenchi's world slowed down for a second Spike: OKAY, who's playing with the remote control? Kane: (appears on screen) Sorry. Spike: STOP IT! as the sight of Ryoko kicking wildly from the pain caused by Tenchi-ken, shocked him. For a few brief seconds, he viewed his movements in slow motion as he tried to stop Ayeka. "NO!!! Ayeka stop!" Shouted Tenchi as he ran towards Ayeka and life resumed to is normal speed. Spike: Kane, I TOLD YOU TO STOP THAT! Kane: Like I care. "No Tenchi this has gone on for far to long. I must do some thing to stop it before it goes any further", responded Ayeka as she jabbed Ryoko with Tenchi-ken once more. Tyoko unable to stay conscious, Yamamoto: The city fainted. Ryoko, on the otherhand.... as the pain overtook her body once more was unable to see Tenchi advance on Ayeka. She was barely able to whisper Yamamoto(in a breathy whisper): Rosebud.... Tenchi's name before she fell unconscious. Tenchi felt a sharp pain with-in his heart an instant before he grabbed Ayeka's arm and pulled her away from Ryoko's smoking body. Remembering the sensation he once experienced when she was in danger from Dr. Clay, Nanami: What was this? Spike: I Dunno. Tenchi wasted no time in seeing to her safety. "AZAKA, KAMADAKIE TAKE RYOKO TO WASHU'S LAB NOW!!!" Bellowed Tenchi as he took Tenchi-ken from Ayeka's hands. Nanami: Well, if you hadn't given her the Tenchi-ken, this would never have happened. Yamamoto: Why do you keep saying that Tenchi gave her the Tenchi-ken? Nanami: How else would she get it? Yamamoto: Point. Once seeing Ryoko's limp form being carried by the guardians, Sasami began to cry as she followed them into Washu's lab with Mishoshi walking next to her. "Ayeka, why did you do this? This incident could have been avoided if you had given me a chance to explain the situation. But as usual, both you and Ryoko fight with no thought of wht might happen to either of you or anyone else. For what, just to see which one of you can claim me as their suitor." Nanami: Well, the author got ONE thing right, Tenchi wouldn't like one of the girls trying to kill the other... Spike: Somehow, I think that if the situation was reversed, the author would be cheering. "I...I'm sorry Tenchi." "Ayeka, you should be saying that to Ryoko not me." "Why should I! She is the cause of all this mess. If she had not tried to seduce you every time she is near you, I would not have acted as I did." Ryoga: Bitch. Nanami: (Slaps Ryoga)SNAP OUT OF IT! Ryoga: (shakes himself)Sorry, this fic is getting to me. "Ayeka...Ryoko did not seduce me as you claim. She asked me if I would grant her permission to hold my hand while we walked home. And I said yes." Instantly, Ayeka stares back shocked by Tenchi's response. Then she slowly begins looking down as she slowly replies. "S...So, you have chosen Ryoko." Then lifting her head, she screams. Spike: Evil demon Aeka transform in 5..4..3..2..1 Ota(imitating bad dub): Look...it's...Godzilla. Spike(imitating a bad dub): No, it's...worse. It's a...Bitchified...Aeka. Oto(imitating a bad dub): Flee...in terror. "Why Tenchi! Why! She...she doesn't love you as I do! A creature like her does not know the meaning of love nor could she be able to express it with someone. Can't you see that she will only use you for now and leave you when she is through with you!" Spike: She didn't change?! Ota: I think your plot sense went of for an increase in bitchification rather than a evil demon change. "Stop it Ayeka!!!" Closing his eyes, Tenchi continues to say. "I'm sorry for my behavior right now Ayeka. I...I just wish the both of you could settle your differences peacefully and become friends. Yamamoto: EARTH TO AUTHOR! They already HAVE! You just decided to omit that part! Before something like this happens again and I lose one of you. Both of you are special to me, in your own ways. That is why I can not bear to see either of you hurt yourselves. I will make a decision someday but not right now." With that said, Tenchi walks back into the house to check on Ryoko. ********************************(Washu's Lab)******************************* "She's fine Tenchi. There was no serious damage done to her, especially that which the greatest scientific genius in the Universe can not fix." < I hope he belives this lie. I don't want to tell him that I almost lost her a couple of times. Its a good thing that there are only a couple of ways in which Ryoko can be destroyed. Although most ot those methods will work only if Ryoko is willing to let them prevail.> Nanami: So Ryoko can't be killed unless she wants to be...... Spike: Rrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. Who's next in line for godlike powers that don't fit the events in the series? Being relived by Washu's response Tenchi asks, "Can I see her?" Seeing both the pain an relief with-in Tenchi's eyes, Washu nods her head. "She's resting at the moment but I'm pretty sure she would want you to be near her." "Thank you Washu-chan." ******************************(Ryoko's dream)****************************** As Ryoko rests within Washu's lab recovering from her injuries she begins to have a dream, which has constantly plagued her over the past few nights. Yamamoto(imitating Ryoko): I can't rember which one is the salad fork! Ota(imitating Ryoko): Aeka's being taken by rubber lizard thingys! Spike(imitating Ryoko): I'm fighting Kagato. Wait, I'm naked! Ryoga(imitating Ryoko): I have to have sex with both Amagsaki AND Serigo! Nanami(imitating Ryoko): I'm-You mean Seriyo, you baka hentai! It is one where she is finally able to speak with Tenchi privately, but the mood is not a happy one. "Why is it that you fear me Tenchi? When I first saw you I could feel there was something special about you. But I would never have thought it possible for me to have these types of feeling for someone, let alone express them. Ryoga: Really? Getting naked isn't an expression of emotions? Nanami: (smacks him with the Mystical Hentai Mallet) But every time I'd see you go near the cave where I was imprisoned, my soul would be filled with happiness. Even though you never noticed me, I was always there admiring you from a distance. Yamamoto: Written that way, it makes Ryoko sound like a stalker! I was happy with this until it all changed. The first time you meet me, I frightened you off with my appearance. And the second time it was my actions, which frightened you even further away from me. Spike: THEN WHY DID YOU DO THEM? At the time, I wanted to express both my emotions and actions in a way,which I felt was right. Ota: And attacking the one that you love is the right thing. HOW DO YOU FIGURE?! I can not forget those days because they represent the time my world went into ciaos Spike: Ciao is right! See-ya. Kane: You cant leave, remember? Spike: Damn it! once more. I wish I could change the past, because you only see me now as a monster that might hurt you. Even thought there are times I want to leave so as to ease the pain I seem to inflict on you, I can not. Ryoga (imitating Ryoko): Because I can't find my car keys. That is because I want to make sure you're safe at all times. Tenchi, I will do everything and anything in order to protect you, but please don't leave me alone." Ryoga: (pulls out a book titled "Ryoko+Tenchi cliche fan fic writer's manual") Hmmmmm....Since this is a dream, I think that Tenchi will walk away from her after the "I love you and want to protect you" soliloquy. Spike: Yup, and that will come in 5..4..3..2..1 As Tenchi turns around he begins to fade away from her. "Don't leave me Tenchiiiii!", screams Ryoko, as she desperately tries to grab a hold of him before he is gone. Ota: Wow! Can I look in that book? Ryoga: You DON'T wanna see what will probably come later... Ota: Point. Ryoko wakes up slowly not wanting to see if her dream came true. At first confused by her surroundings, Ryoko looks around and notices that she's inside Washu's lab. Being relived she is not someplace unknown to her, she checks to see if there are any restraints on her. Once she is satisfied there is nothing holding her back she teleports herself out to the living room. *****************************(Tenchi's room)******************************** Tenchi is unable to sleep due to the constant reminder of Ryoko and Ayeka's battle in the afternoon. To his recollection this was the first time that Ryoko did not fight back in her usual manner. Spike: No sh... Nanami: (slaps a hand over his mouth) No swearing! If you want to say that say it this way. (hands him a slip of paper) Spike: (reading) Can't we get this author on a game show? Next contestant, R. Castillo, area of specialty, the bleeding obvious!....What's this from? Nanami: Faulty Towers. This was a big surprise to him since he had asked both girls not to fight during most of their previous battles and Ryoko was the only one to comply with his request this time. Kane: I'm detecting a rebuke for Aeka..... Spike: (sarcastically) Naw, really! After several long minutes of replaying the day's events in his mind. Tenchi dedides to head for the kitchen and get a snack. Spike: Little does he know that we have a live giant octopus and a camera in the fridge. Let's see how fast he dies. While he is descending the stairwell he notices that the front door is slightly open. As he approaches the door in order to close it he begins to hear the faint sound of music coming from outside. As he looks outside, he sees a figure, which appears to be dancing by itself on the dock. Ryoga:(looking in the manual) Ghost of his dead mother telling him to marry Ryoko? Spike: (looking over his shoulder) Or Ryoko herself. After a little bit of time he is able to tell it is Ryoko. Yamamoto: Sheesh, couldn't the author have been a little less predictable. While he walks towards her, he begins to remember where he had first heard this particular musical piece. Yamamoto: You can barely remeber what a Waltz is, but you instantly know what the music is? OKAAAAAAAAAAY. Mesmerized by both the music and Ryoko's dancing ability, Tenchi could only look at her and smile as he walked towards her. Ryoga: As he got an erection, he took off his belt and... Nanami: (Smack him with the Mystical Hentai mallet) Stop that! When the music stopped playing, Tyoko was shocked to see Tenchi looking at her. Causing her to instantly turn several shades of red, as she became embarrassed to be seen by him in such a manner. Spike:...She's embarressed when he sees her in a dress, but not when she is nude.... Nanami: Like I said before, I think that Aeka is impersonating Ryoko in this fic. Noticing her blushing reaction, Tenchi slowly responds. "I...I'm sorry if I scared you Ryoko, I did not mean to interrupt you. But I do want to apologize for my lack of behavior today." Yamamoto: (Opens his mouth) Spike: Look, you comments are getting old. Let's just agree that he can't write and leave it at that. Yamamoto: (in a whiney voice) Fine. Instantly Ryoko replies, "What do you mean Tenchi?" "I mean the fight between you and Ayeka." "Oh. You mean that, its ok Tenchi both Ayeka and I are used to these types of arguments." Ryoga(doing a Ryoko impression): Yeah, she tries to kill me every day! "Its not alright. I should have stoped Ayeka before the argument escalated and told her that you did nothing wrong. You never seduced me into holding your hand, you asked me for my permission. Ryoko, you know that I have never interfered in your arguments even when she start to insult you. Yamamoto: And she has insulted Aeka too, don't forget. Spike: Of course he forgot. He god moded her. That entails editing any negative things out of her personality. I'm sorry that such things have happened before, but I'll try to make sure that it does not happen around here anymore. You are a guest in my family's house and when I allow her or anyone to treat you in such a manner it brings shame to both my family and myself." Nanami: Yeah, Yeah, and Aeka is a bitch. Jeez, when will this fic end! Yamamoto(immitating Tenchi): And so I shall commit Seppuku rather than insult Aeka by being in this fic anymore! "Thank you Tenchi. I'll try to kelp out around the house more so you won't think I'm freeloading on your account." "Ryoko that would be nice but all I want is for you and Ayeka to work out whatever problems you might have had and become friends." "Ok Tenchi. I'll do as you ask, but only because I love you so much that I will do whatever it takes to make you happy." Ryoga(imitating Ryoko): Yeah, I'll just let you stay totally clueless to the fact that we are friends and lesbi- Nanami: You say it and your two little friends die... Ryoga:(sweatdrops) Spike: (sings) SO happy togetherrrr.. Ota:(slaps a hand over Spike's mouth) No singing. "Thank you Ryoko, this means alot to me." With a smile on her face, Ryoko leans forward and whispers softly into his ear. "Tenchi. I also have a favor to ask of you." By reaction, he jumps back from her, making her expression turn from cheerful toward one of misery. Ryoga: I think we need to dialouge about Washu. Ryoko has become Manic- Depressive. Immediately seeing her facial characteristics change, Tenchi scolds himself. Spike: Groan...why is it that AHRLIs think that Tenchi has been execively cruel to Ryoko? Yamamoto: Because he didn't choose her immediately and they worship her as a goddess. Ryoga: This guy worships her, that's for sure. "I'm sorry about that Ryoko. Old habits are hard to bread but I'll work on it, I promise." With a smile on her face once more, she replies. "Yes you do have to work on that Tenchi. But I have one thing to say. I'm tired of dancing by myself. Would you like to dance with me? I've been practicing for some time now so I won't step on your feet like I did last time when you practiced by the cave." Yamamoto: When was this? Nanami: About the same time that Ryoko and Aeka changed their personalities, Tenchi and Ryoko got Waltz lessons, and the world started revolving around Ryoko. Yamamoto: Oh. Tenchi simply bows and responds, "It would be my pleasure to dance with you Ryoko." As he extends his hand you to her, she does a curtsy in reply. As they both walk to the middle of the dock, Johann Strauss', 'The Blue Danube' begins to play. Spike: Okay, who is projecting this music, and why aren't the characters nervous that music is coming from thin air? Ota: I dunno. Maybe the author geave a sound projection power to Ryoko along with the immortality. They begin the waltz with a simple box step. As the music progressed so did their moves. It wasn't long before Ryoko, was being twirled around by Tenchi and moving into more advanced steps. Their moves were flawless as they glided through the dock with such ease that it would make any ball room dance instructor proud to have them as students. Yamamoto: Too bad they were students, and Tenchi HASN"T been practicing! Spike: Don't you know? The power of love can both save the world AND make you a better dancer! Half way through the music Ryoko began to levitate both Tenchi and herself a few inches off the dock. Tenchi did not mind this since it helped their movement's flow better. Then, with Tenchi's approval she proceeded to levitate them onto the surface of the lake. As they neared the middle, the lake surface reflected the stars in the sky like a mirror. As the beauty of the atmosphere surrounded them, both Tenchi and Ryoko began to lose themselves in thought. Yamamoto: And therefore stepped on each others toes alot before being dunked into the lake when Ryoko lost her concentration. Looking into Ryoko's eyes, Tenchi moves closer to her and simply says, "I love you Ryoko". Ryoko does not get a chance to respond as Tenchi caresses her face with his right hand as he moves in closer and kisses her. When he finally pulls away, Ryoko replies, "I love you too, my Tenchi". They both hold on to each other with a gentle embrace as they look into each other's eyes and begin to kiss once more as the music finishes. *********************************(Washu's lab)****************************** Washu'chan looks into the computer screen with tears on her face. Spike: Okay, that explains who, but not why they weren't freaked by the music. "Good luck to both of you. I'm glad you were finally able to find the love you had for each other and express it. Now the interesting part will be to see how Ayeka and the Jurian nobility handle this new situation." Spike: Why do I get this ominous feeling that this fic series is leading up to Aeka attacking Ryoko and Tenchi... Yamamoto: Because it is. The End Cast: YAAAAAY! Spike: Thank god that's over. Ryoga: Yes, the phychological effects upon my superego shall be long lasting. Ota: Stop talking like that! Ryoga: I would sincerely wish to, but I have devloped a fixation that I cannot control. Assist me! Kane: Okay, (opens a dimensional portal over Ryoga and drops a bucket of cold water on him) Ryoga: Squeee! Spike: He turns into a pig! Cool! Nanami: well, it's time for me to leave? Spike: Yes, and I'm sorry I was such a jerk. Can I see you again? Nanami: No. Your just too creepy. Spike: B-But I was nice! Ota: And so was I! Can I see you again? Nanami: Sorry guys, but I only have feelings for Makoto. Spike: But you kissed HIM! Yamamoto: Hey! Nanmi: Yeah, because he promised to protect me from you and Ryoga. Bye! Kane: Bye Nanami! (opens a dimensional portal below her) Ota: Damn, it didn't work. Sorry Spike.....Spike? Spike: OOOOOOOOOTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Ota: Uhoh! (runs) Spike: Where's my gun! Yamamoto: She took it. Spike: Damn it! THE END hope you enjoyed it!