Goodnight sweet prince Tenchi Muyo is copyrighted by AIC * Pioneer LDC "Come to me boy and spill your foolish blood," beckoned Kagato. A thousand thought ran through Tenchi's head. Had he not defeated Kagato in their previous battle? How then was it that he managed to stand less than ten meters from him? Tenchi was prepared to fight to the death. His words rang in his head . As if to answer Tenchi's question, Kagato began "You're probably wondering how I escaped you sword? Simple really I teleported at the last nanosecond leaving my shadow to die." Kagato couldn't help but laugh at Tenchi's confused face. "Did you truly believe you could defeat me? I have wiped out warriors ten times as strong as you. But enough talk. Now you die." Continued Kagato coldly. "I might have underestimated you before, but that mistake won't be repeated," cursed Tenchi summoning the Light Hawk wings. An evil smirk crossed Kagato's face as ten Tenchi-clones dressed in full Jurain battle gear rose out of the floor of the Soja II. Tenchi could do nothing but stare in awe. "Recall tasting my blade. Eh, Tenchi," was all Kagato said as the first Tenchi-clone attacked. Yosho's training had never seemed as precious as it did that second. < How did these clones know how to fight like him? Clones were supposed to just look like him in a way. Did Kagato manage to produce an exact replica? Training and all > Having fought his way through three of the Tenchi-clones his heart sank when he heard Kagato calling him. "I've got a surprise for you. Want to see it? Well I'll show it to you anyway". Teased Kagato. Just then Kiyone, Mihoshi, Sasami, Washu, Ayeka, Ryoko and Nobuyuki rose up from the ground. They were each bound and gagged, unable to break free they looked to him for help. "Think you can save them?" Another Tenchi-clone cut down. WHACK! Nobuyuki. "Father!" cried Tenchi Another. WHACK! Mihoshi. "AHHH! You sick bastard!" roared Tenchi still fight the Tenchi-clones Another…. Kiyone. Tenchi could not say anything but watch in horror as those he loved were cut down as he drew nearer to Kagato. < Six down four to go. > *Don't fight. You're going to lose another friend* *Are you so sure? He just wants revenge on you* Another…. Sasami "Why?!! They had nothing to do with this let them go," argued Tenchi but to no avail. Another of the Tenchi-clones down….. Washu!! *because you had to. You said he would still kill them if you hadn't fought or would he.* *Tell her what? You love her and so let your entire family die to save her. But can you save her?* The pain rose so strongly now that he began to be blinded by the tears. He had to wipe them but the Tenchi-clones were advancing. "Aghh!" suddenly he was aware of a sharp pain down his left calf and his right forearm. Not knowing where else to pull energy from, Tenchi unconsciously summoned three more light Hawk wings and attacked. In a blinding flash both Tenchi-clones were down. WHACK…Ayeka!! WHACK…BLOCK "No, not her!" Tenchi spoke as he pushed Kagato back. "Ha! Ha! How truly heroic and idiotic. You could have struck me down if only you had let her die," mocked a surprised Kagato. "Do you really love such a worthless experiment such as her?" "With all my heart" spoken Tenchi through clenched teeth. "Well then I'll make you an offer. Drop your sword and I'll let her live. Raise it and after I'm through with you, she'll be next. After I've had my fun with her of course" "You'll never have her!!" cried Tenchi. "Well lets get started shall we." Just as he finished speaking he threw off his cape and attacked with ferocity Tenchi had never seen before. The fight was over before it had begun. Kagato quickly sliced of tenchi's right hand and elbowed him in the stomach, forcing him to his knees. "Just as thought. Your nothing… Your pathetic. Did you even try." Before tenchi could reply, Kagato kicked him in the face and threw him toward the far wall. The last image tenchi saw as he fell into oblivion was that of kagato decapitating Ryoko. "NOOOO!!" Tenchi screamed as he awoke. It was a nightmare. After a momentary pause he realized Ryoko wasn't in his room. Still distraught over his nightmare he ran out of his room to look for her. As he ran down stairs he saw her asleep on the couch watching tv. He slowed his pace as he crept near her. After he reached her, he kneeled and just stared at her. He remained motionless, but yet he managed to somehow wake her. "Tenchi…what's wrong? Why are you staring at me like that." Ryoko said still groggy from sleep. "No reason. Nothings wrong. I just thought it would be nice to watch you for once." Tenchi said with a smile on his face as he stared into the golden eyes of his one true love. "Okay now I now somethings wrong. 'fess up." "Lets just say I'm tired" "Well go back to bed" "Not that kind of tired…I've realized something." "What" She said a bit anxious. "I have always loved you, but was too much of a coward to admit it. I was afraid I wouldn't be what you wanted, and then you would leave me. In remaining indecisive I could at least keep you close to me…but I realize that was not the way." "I Love you too, my tenchi" She said with tears in her eyes as she pulled him toward her. They shared a passionate kiss of lovers that have been separated for ages. Just as they parted, they sighed a sigh of relief and were startled as Washu ran out of her lab. She searched frantically and upon seeing Tenchi she spoke with fear in her voice "He's back."