Disclaimer and Foreword: Tenchi Muyo! and its characters are copyrights and trademarks of AIC, Pioneer, and whoever else may own the rights to it, so please don't sue me (it's not like I have any money anyway :P). However, this story is my original creation and is copyrighted by me. Please don't copy it and claim it as your own. This fic is NOT part of my 2 other fic sagas so it won't share it's story line with them. this fic is based on events after the Movie: "Tenchi Forever", and the Tenchi Universe TV series. This is in a script format. "A Second Chance at Love" Prologue/Chapter #1: Tenchi and Ryoko have fallen in love and married. Ayeka, having seen the love Ryoko had for Tenchi (as seen in Tenchi Forever), has gone back to Jurai and assumed the mantle of Empress of Jurai. A Jurai Knight Sagami has become her personal guard, and eventually became her husband, and consort. Sasami stayed on Earth and enrolled at Tenchi's old school more to assimilate the culture rather than get an education (Washu has been tutoring her in Jurian studies) will eventually be involved with a classmate at Tenchi's old school, who will later be another "famous" Anime character. Washu stayed on Earth has revealed to Ryoko of her being her birth mother and started to have a friendship with her daughter, though they will hit some rocky spots. Kiyone and Mihoshi became permanently assigned as special agents (A promotion) in charge of the Jurian Prince and Princesses Security (Tenchi, Ryoko and Sasami) while on Earth. Nobuyuki is still the same but mellowed some and not as much of a Hentai. He is now starting to respect the girls more. Yousho (Katsuhito) still is in charge of the Masaki Shrine, but has shown more interest in a certain scientist (We'll see!!). Since this is an A/U fic based on Tenchi Universe, as well as the 2 movies based on it, there will be references to them in one way or another. Now That I've caught you up with what's happened to the gang, let me just say that the focus of this fic will be Ryoko, Tenchi & one of the other girls. More to the point the need of Jurian Royalty to follow traditions , and to change them. Chapter 1: Of Thoughts & Decisions I have not really accepted my current situation. I left my 2 hurt friends in a cave away from the heat and wind of this desert planet. Both seem to be recuperating, but she is 9 months pregnant, which worries me to no end on this dirt ball of a planet. I was reconnoitering the area making sure what, where, and who was there. I also was thinking of the strange offer my friends had given me. It was a tempting offer, a serious offer, something that would change my life and my heart. I was also out here to think about that as well. Oh God why now, and why them! I loved him from afar yet I hadn't thought of having a chance. I had grown to love her as a good friend ,even a sister. This would change that relationship somewhat. And, what of the others, how would my decision impact them. Especially one who has been at my side for so long. This will affect that person as well. I know my friends had no knowledge of this a year ago. Now they asked me this with a sincerity clearly viewed in their faces and in their hearts. Well, it's getting dark and with this planet's unusual dampening field preventing my wreaked ship or us from regenerating, I need to get back to them to protect them. I need to make my decision soon. Not just for them, but for me. As I got back He noticed me first and spoke; Tenchi: Hey Kiyone, so what have you found on your little walk? Kiyone: Well we are definitely in a dirt ball of a desert planet, My scanner has located some water and food sources, but they're a good one to two days of walking. As I explain, she listens quietly and the asks; Ryoko: Did you find something so I can set my leg Kiyone? I nodded yes, and I took some parts from the shuttle, help set Ryoko's and Tenchi's broken arm. Ryoko had broken her leg horribly in the Jurian shuttle's landing, as well as some contusions, and Tenchi's broke his arm during the evacuation from the shuttle. They were now out of commission as their normal regenerative capacities were nullified by this dampening field surrounding this planet. We have provisions that I salvaged from the shuttle for a week, but my concern was Ryoko's Baby. Washu had briefed me with the knowledge that even Ryoko with her gems and recuperative powers, could not help her baby feed unless she ate food, which would go to the baby directly. This meant that if Ryoko stopped eating, the baby would die inside her while she could go without eating for months. Ryoko uses the natural energies of plants, minerals, air, even particles in space. This allows her to live even in the vacuum of space. Kiyone: Ryoko (I asked in a whisper, not letting Tenchi see my concern) how's the baby? Ryoko: (Telling me quietly while I help her adjust her seating) I don't think it's hurt, but I do know we need to get food soon. I don't want to think what will happen after next week. (Looking very concerned and sad.) Kiyone: (Taking Ryoko's hand) We'll be out of here by then, OK? (She nods Yes, though still looking concerned, I hug her to make her feel better.) After sometime, I distribute the food rations for the day, more to Ryoko than to Tenchi and myself. I need to find some food within the next three days, or Ryoko's baby could die. As we finish the small meal, Tenchi then asks me a question. Tenchi: Well, Kiyone have you thought about our proposal, Do you think you could become........ my second wife? I look at Tenchi, who is obviously earnest in his request, I then look at Ryoko, who would give up part of her time and Love with Tenchi, to allow me to love him as well. She was also as earnest look in her eyes, though more tired. Kiyone: While I was out, I had thought of not just what you asked, but of the ramifications to our friends, and to us. They look at each other and I recognize them telepathically speaking to each other. Kiyone: (Rather annoyed) Look if you want me to seriously consider this, you have to speak out loud and not use your link, OK? Ryoko: Sorry, but since we bonded it's become second nature. And don't worry, of you decide to "Join" us you'll have to bond with us, so there will be no secrets! (She pointed to her head.) Kiyone: Well, that's right there is one of the things I have to consider, and it is a bit disconcerting to know that I would have no secrets! Tenchi: But, you can shut your end of the link down when you want, (trying to calm my doubts) it's not on all the time, if it was, we'd drive each other crazy! (he showed his concern for my sanity and I accepted that for now.) Kiyone: listen, let me sleep on it OK, I have to weight the pros and cons, before I can answer you both OK? Ryoko: Ok, (Shivering a little) I feel cold, is the temperature dropping that quick? Kiyone: I'll scan and see (I held the scanner, moving from one side to the other, and confirming the temperature drop) We'd better start a fire, I'll heat this stone there with a energy blast from my laser pistol. It will keep us warm for the night. Tenchi: Why don't we group together as we sleep, will keep each other warm. (He then suggest a spooning position, with Tenchi, sandwiching Ryoko between him and me. He wants to make sure Ryoko and the baby got through the night well, I agreed. As we drifted to sleep I kept thinking of their proposal to be the 2nd future Empress of Jurai. I kept thinking above all, what will Mihoshi do if I did go through with it? With this thought I fell into an uneasy sleep, praying that I would have an answer to this and our other problems. Well you now know this is a T/R/K trio, not seen this much in any fan fiction yet. I have revised and fixed some of the spelling and grammatical errors, but it is a work in progress, so please keep that in mind. Next chapter will start about 1 week before this, build up to this current situation and go beyond to a fifth Chapter. Please R&R ASAP!! Thanks all for reading & being honest.