Ryo-ohki : Ground Zero written by: Tiger Claw (canyonairo@aol.com) <AKA Sam Roed> ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ This story is for all the impossible loves in the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this story, I just use them for my own slightly off-the-wall sense of humor. Blah blah blah.... don't sue me... blah blah blah.... all characters are property of Viz and/or Pioneer. Anyway, on to my first fanfic (Washu puppets appear on author's shoulders) "You are the greatest Sam!" "The best writer in the universe!" (I know, that was an uncalled for lie, but hey I got low self-esteem) I appreciate comments and criticism. I wrote this out of emotion, even though I'm a firm Ryoko + Tenchi = love, but like Ryo-ohki as much as Ryoko. so I put all my feelings about her into this story. (note: unless said so, Ryo-ohki is in her adult form) ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ As Tenchi walked down the path with Ryo-ohki in her adult form, still wearing the over shirt he had given her, they talked about how to break the news without breaking too many hearts too fast. "Should we tell them one by one or all at once?" he asked his lover. "All at once would be better." she stated sadly. Her speech had improve dramatically just from practicing while walking back to the house. As they approached the onsen area they made sure to stay out of sight, and dashed past any areas that they could be seen from. After they cleared the onsen, they came upon the house, 'this should be a whole lot easier then the outside.' Everyone was taking their pre-lunch bath except for Sasami, who was in the kitchen, and Nobuyuki was in the library "studying." They hurried up to his room without drawing any attention. Tenchi closed his door behind them, and let out a sigh. Ryo-ohki sat down on his bed and winked at him. For the first time today he blushed, not very much, but just a light redness. "Oh-no, we can't do that," as he said it, she looked a little hurt, "not yet at least" he said while opening a drawer that held some of his old clothes. After emptying the entire drawer, he found what he was looking for, his grandmother's kimono. He had fixed it as good as new after Ryoko ripped the sleeves off. "Here," he said as he handed her the dress, "it belong to a women I loved in the past, now it should be given to the women that I'll love for the rest of my life. Grandma would want it that way." She tenderly took the dress from his hands, "Thank you" she choked out, obviously moved. She started to take of the shirt he had given her, Tenchi quickly turned around as he realized he was starting to stare. "What's wrong my Tenchi?" she purred. "Nothing's wrong, I just wanted to respect your privacy." he stammered. Before she could say any more he hurried out of his room. After a minuet of standing outside the door, Ryo-ohki popped her head out the door, "Okay" she said and pulled her head back into his room, with Tenchi close behind. She was perfect! Tenchi's jaw hit the floor and kept on going, his heart nearly exploded from beating too fast. "I would ask how I look, but your eyes say more then your mouth ever could." she said jokingly. "I don't know about that," he said, walking over to her, taking her in his arms, and kissing her deeply. She hadn't expected this boldness from him, but she loved every moment of it. After a few minutes of the loving kiss, they both separated at the same time. "Now then lets figure out how to break the news without Akea and Ryoko breaking our bones." he said worried. By lunch they had figured out the plan of attack, or so they hoped. Tenchi sat at the dinner table, hearing the regular lunch time talk, but not listening to it. He was thinking about what he would say, planning it, perfecting it, but it still didn't make it any easier. He slowly stood up, "Everyone, I have an announcement......" All conversation stopped. "What is is it Tenchi?" Ryoko asked concerned, Tenchi never spoke up at a meal. "Yes, tell us Lord Tenchi." Aeka chimed in "Have you finally chosen my boy?" Nobuyuki happily asked, always jumping to conclusions "For the first time, you're right dad, I have" Seven pairs of chopsticks fell unto the table. Tenchi took a deep breath before continuing, "Before any of you jump to conclusions, I want you to know you all we be my closest friends, no matter what." Tenchi was stunned that neither Aeka or Ryoko said a word, they both just sat there waiting for the news. "The one I love is....." "Me" said an unseen person, Tenchi was happy to know that her timing was perfect, just as planned. Everybody looked in every direction for the unknown person. Tenchi walked over to the door and grabbed the handle, "Everybody, I want you to meet the love of my life." He slide the door open, and seven jaws hit the floor. Ryo- ohki stood in the blue-ish kimono that he had given her, looking at the table, her arms folded at her waist. "Hello everybody," she said bowing deeply. Sasami was the first to recover, "Wow Ryo-ohki, you look great!" she said giggling. Washu was the next one to great over the shock, even she hadn't expected this turn of events. Mihoshi finally came back to reality, "Hi, I'm Mihoshi," she said in her normal bubble-headed self. Everybody let her go on with the introductions, knowing it would be more trouble trying to explain that it was just Ryo-ohki. Nobuyuki still sat there jaw hanging open, jumped to his feet, and dashed over to the two of them. "My boy has done it, he's finally chosen! Did you hear that Achika? He's finally chosen his true love!" he cried looking at the ceiling while crushing Ryo-ohki and Tenchi in a bear hug with more power then five Ryokos. Tenchi and Ryo-ohki were released from the crushing hug, when Sasami hit Nobuyuki over the head with a spoon. "Don't kill them, you numskull." she muttered. "Thanks to you I have a numb skull." he said playfully. Tenchi became scared stiff when he realized Aeka and Ryoko hadn't said a word. They both were starring at the floor shadows covering their eyes, but they had tears running down their cheeks. They both stood and bowed to Tenchi, then to Ryo-ohki. "I wish you two perpetual happiness" said Aeka said with a cracking voice. "Yeah you two, don't do anything I wouldn't" Ryoko sobbed "That doesn't limit them very much." Aeka trying to insult her to keep the regular mood, but her heart wasn't in it. Once again they bowed to the lovers, and left the room with their heads still hanging low. Tenchi was relived that they hadn't exploded at either him or Ryo-ohki, but it disturbed him deeply that they had not even questioned his decision. 'I can't think about that now, or I'll depress everyone else.' he thought. Ryo-ohki could see the confused and pained look on his face, she could also see that he didn't want to sadden them with his troubles. She leaned over and hugged her Tenchi. He looked down at her smiling face, a face filled with hope and life, and it gave him strength. He smiled back and hugged her tightly, feeling much better then he had two seconds ago. A chorus of "Awwwww's" filled the room. They both looked up to see everybody looking at them with their most kawaii looks. "Their so cute together!" Sasami giggled "They make the perfect couple!" Washu added "So who is that again?" asked the blonde. Tenchi and Ryo-ohki both blushed, not because it wasn't true, but from all the extra attention. Then they both had the same idea, just to show off, and because they wanted to badly, they kissed. Ryo-ohki raised up her left foot like she had seen in some American romance movie. Tenchi, who had seen the same movie(with the little cabbit on his head in fact!), wrapped his arms around her back and picked her up. Everybody was in shock, but laughed at the couple, except Sasami who's eyes had been blocked from seeing that part of the movie by Aeka's hand. The rest of the day went about the same, no sign of Aeka or Ryoko, and the lovers always at each others side. Nobody worried too much about Ryoko or Aeka, neither of them where crazy enough to do anything rash, like go on a killing spree or commit suicide, at least they hoped so. They figured they where off in the woods either sorting out what to do now, or venting their anger at the trees. They hadn't spoken much that day except for the occasional "I love you.", they didn't need words. That much was obvious, their emotions said it better then any words could. At dinner Tenchi and Ryo-ohki sat together(of course), feeding each other the meal Sasami had made especially for the two of them. Everybody looked happy and calm. Sasami sighed, "I wonder if I'll ever fall in love like that." she said dreaming of her with a prince charming, just like those two. "Of course you will!" Tenchi and Nobuyuki said at the same time. "There's someone for everyone," Nobuyuki said with a jolly laugh, it was the first thing he had said in hours that was actually helpful, "it's just a matter of time before you find your Mr. Perfect." Her face lit up at the helpful little speech, "Thanks, that makes me feel a lot better." she beamed. The rest of dinner went by uneventfully, everybody looking happy and envious of the young lovers, feeding each other mouthfuls of rice. 'It's not as good as a carrot, but I like it' she thought. After dinner Nobuyuki ran out to rent a couple of movies, since this was the first time since Ryoko came to their little house that they had a quiet night at home. While the waited for his return, they helped Sasami with the chores, cleaning the dishes, putting everything back where it belonged. Ryo-ohki found that she could do a lot more in this form then she could in her other forms, she was taller, better balanced, and less clumsy. She enjoyed helping her friends do chores, and they enjoyed her company and help. Soon Nobuyuki came home with a bag of movies, half of them blank for his camcorder or for his privet "study." the other half was a mix of romance or comic movies. Everybody except Washu sat around the TV, Tenchi with his arm around his love, and holding her tightly, as she rubbed her hand on top of his left thigh. While Sasami and Mihoshi sat on the other couch. "The first movie of the night is..." he said like a game show host, "a romance!!" Sasami and Mihoshi let out a disappointed sigh. Tenchi and Ryo- ohki looked at the two on the couch, "Let's watch a comedy first." said Tenchi, making Sasami and Mihoshi's faces light up. "Thank you Tenchi!" they both cheered, he didn't care for romances much anyway. Ryo-ohki looked over at him with a sad look, "Don't you like romance?" she whispered. "You're all the romance I'll ever want," he whispered back and put their foreheads together, "and I'd rather have the real the thing then watch a movie about it." She smiled at the man she loved, and kissed his cheek, "I'll let it slide this once, only because you're cute." she whispered giggling. "And you're perfect." he stated with a broad smile on his face. They leaned into kiss, when they noticed everybody staring at them smiling to themselves, and his dad pointing his ever-present camera at the two. "Go on pretend were not even here!" his dad wanting to capture the moment. "DAD!" Tenchi said exasperated. Ryo-ohki placed her finger on his lips and seductively whispered, "Let's give the man a show, my love." He smiled a little, 'it's amazing how much we think alike!' he marveled. They leaned together, and started to kiss very deeply, their tongues touching, exploring. Though they were loving every second of it, it was all a show to mess with his dad's head. They started to grab the back of each other's clothes. "Um.... I think we better get going Sasami," said Mihoshi, even she could tell it was all staged. Only Nobuyuki, who was too caught up in their display, couldn't tell that they where acting, more or less. After Tenchi and Ryo-ohki knew the two were out of earshot, they took it up a notch. Almost as if had been planned in advance, Ryo-ohki began to moan as Tenchi's lips moved from hers and to her jaw line, toward her neck. Down her neck, to her shoulder, Ryo- ohki moaned louder and louder. Nobuyuki was so focused on their show, he could barely hold the camera steady. Ryo-ohki clung to Tenchi's shirt, while he started to pull the kimono off her shoulders, leaving little to be imagined. For the first time since Achika had passed away, Nobuyuki got a nosebleed. Suddenly Tenchi pick his lover up in his arms, and hurried to his room, with Ryo-ohki kissing his neck and ,of course, had Nobuyuki in hot pursut. When they reached the door, Tenchi flung it open and slowly walked in. As the door was closing, Nobuyuki saw Ryo-ohki smiling at the camera, waving goodbye to it. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Preview of next chapter: Fallout By morning everybody had started to worry about Aeka and Ryoko. They hadn't come home last night, not that he would have heard them. They all sat down at the table, ready to eat another one of Sasami's gourmet meals, the front door slid open. A pair of fools walked into the kitchen. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ So, there you go. How was the second chapter of my first fanfic? Once again, send flames, comments, and/or criticism to Canyonairo@aol.com. Thanks for you time. 'til next time, happy reading