Tenchi Muyo : Fate and Destiny Chapter One Created by Long Ngo Author Lord Talon Started January 29, 1998 Finished March 17, 1998
Tenchi looked around the familiar surroundings of his home, and breathed a sigh of relief. The nightmare was over. After the fierce battle with Kain, to whom Tenchi thought was evil incarnate, he was happy to be alive. He thanked Kami that his mother, Achika, was able to call upon the power inherited by all true descendant of the Juari Royal Family to protect those she loved. Kain had been mortally injured when his mother had focused that energy into Tenchi-ken and increased its powers ten-fold. It was through her sacrifice that allow them all enough time to escape the dimension which Kain was imprison. Her sacrificed also provided Kiyone with enough time to load and fire the Dimensional Cannon which ended Kain's existence.
With his mother safe and the future secured, Tenchi could finally return home, safe with the knowledge that everything was secured. Tenchi sat back against the chair at the desk in his room, and reflected on all that had happened since the battle with Kain, and the after effects.
The first surprise was Kiyone, Detective First Class. Everyone had though that she had died in that battle with the Galaxy destroyer or that was what everyone assumed after Mihoshi had told them the story one afternoon in spring. Apparently, Mihoshi had believed Kiyone had perished in the battle. It turned out that Kiyone had survived on an asteroid for 3 months before being rescued. She was given a commendation by her superiors, and was stationed on Jurai. This was at HER request, along with, she had told them, the desire to let Mihoshi think she had perished in that fight. Jurai was one of the farthest planet from any Galaxy Police headquarters. Two years being with Mihoshi was enough to drive anyone crazy and Kiyone relished every moment away from the true terror of the galaxy.
Mihoshi had been upset when she found out the where about of her partner but had quickly forgiven them after Kiyone was resigned to Help Mihoshi. No one wanted Mihoshi near them especially the superiors at the Galaxy Police Headquarters.
The next Surprise was meeting his Great Grandparents. Funaho and Azusa were a complete surprise to him. The former carrying all the grace and dignity that one would expect from royalty. The latter tearted him with at best contemptible scorn. Apparently the emperor of Jurai had felt that Ayeka and Sasami were wasting their time, being with an "earthling," totally ignoring the fact that Tenchi was a direct descendant of the Emperors of Jurai. These facts were not lost on Lady Funaho whose Grimace at his antics promised a long trip home for the Emperor. Fortunately for him, he had dragged along some overbred imbecile who had plans for "rescuing" Ayeka and Sasami from some sort of Fate worse than death. Mihoshi’s shuttle had taken care of him. For once, Tenchi was glad Mihoshi was such a horrible pilot.
He allowed himself a small smile, when he remembered Mihoshi once again asking Washu to fix her ship. Through all the hardships he had endured during the past, deep down Tenchi was glad and sadden that he had meet Kain. It was because of him that Tenchi was able to finally meet his mother after 10 years. Though he was happy at seeing his mother, Tenchi also thought of how through her sacrifice she would die much earlier than expected.
All of this has happened since the Battle with Kain in the past. Thank goodness everything had worked out. Still, there was something about that fight with Kain that troubled Tenchi. While he was battling against Kain he could not summon the Light Hawk Ken. They had only come to him in times of his most urgent need. First, when he fought Kagato. They had given him the power to ward off his attacks and eventually kill him. Tenchi shuddered at the thought. If he hadn't been able to summon the wings, then Ryoko and the others would have...he left that thought hanging as he did not want to think what would have happened had he failed.
The next time was when Dr. Clay had imprisoned Ayeka, Mihoshi, and himself in the bowels of his ship. In retaliation for things not going his way between Zero and Washu, he had escaped, and turned the ship into a black hole. Again, had he not been able to call upon his powers, he, Mihoshi and Ayeka would have died in the worst way possible.
Which made the battle with Kain all the more puzzling. It was a life or Death Situation, and yet, the best he could do, was wielding Tenchi-ken against Kain. Why hadn't he been able to summon the wings? What would have happened if his mother hadn't been able to stop Kain? Simple. He would have vanished, she would have died, and, this house would be empty.
*Okay* Tenchi thought, *So what what happens now? Kain is gone, but, what about the next time? Would I be able to call forth the power to protect Ryoko, Kiyone and the others?*
Unsure, and scared about what the answer might be, he decided to talk to the only person who might have the answers to his problems. He just hoped he wouldn't have to take off his clothes again! With a sigh of resignation, he got up, and went downstairs.
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The one thing you could say about the Masaki household was it's predictable Chaos: Ryoko and Ayeka fighting, Mihoshi trying to stop them, while, Kiyone, for the hundredth time that day, again cried about the downspiral of her career, thanks to Mihoshi. Add to the mix, a hungry cabbit grabbing the carrots that were being prepared for the meal, a frustrated Sasami chasing Ryo-Ohki, and an overzealous Genius recording the data for scientic purposes, and boom, you'd have thought you were in Nerima.
To be continued :
Well I hope everyone enjoys this chapter. Special thanks goes to Lord Talon for his help. It was through him that Chapter One came into existence. This is his first fanfic concerning the Tenchi Universe and well you have to admit he did a great job.
All C&C are welcomed.
Next chapter will reveal the secret behind the powers of the Juari Royal Family