Well this is my first attempted at a story that made it over a page. Anyway
please read it and give me some pointers. Thanks
Dare to Dream
Tenchi Muyo is owned by other people; I don�t claim any rights to it. I
don't want to be sued. Not that you would get anything if you did sue me.
(you can take what I don't have) Thanks ^_^
Dare to Dream
Prologue
Tsunami sighed the time was almost up. She had been granted 20,000 and 1
years of peace for overcoming her evil sister Washu. That was the way of
contest for intergalactic control. The eternal monitor Tokimi had
maintained the balance for millions of years. "If only she had a little
more time" sighed Tsunami she had come so far this time. She had almost
completely turned Washu to good. She had been so close. But than Tokimi
had begun to send people to retrieve the other Goddess. It was time to
prepare for the battles, another thousand years of war and woe.
Enough Tsunami gathered in all the elements of life and power. With great
effort she diced on a plan. Step 1 position her pieces. In the millions
of years she had fought this war she knew the strength of goodness and the
weakness of it. Fortunately for her she would have time to prepare her
defenses. She looked to her various pawns and knights. Yes, bring her
first knight home. It was time to send some dreams.
Chapter 1
The holy council was in turmoil, not scene the out brake of Jurian Elm had
the council been this worried. Funaho looked on concerned; all the
representatives were arguing. Even the hyper conservative royal houses were
coming off their high horses to argue. The labor cast was practically up in
arms, and the merchant guilds had stopped disputing trade tariffs and
territories (something not seen in the history of the governing body). Even
the pacifist party had stopped it continual quarrel with fleet command. So
they could voice their opinion on how to deal with the Light Hawk crisis.
Every preschooler knew the bases for all the Jurian Empire's power was their
ships' ability to create the light hawks wings. Now with the threat of
another group gaining this power the empire's very foundation was being
rocked.
Azusa sat his rubbing his temples. " Enough" he shouted, "the matter has
been settled. The scientist Washu has agreed to help no one develop the
technology." "This cannot be acceptable" yelled one councilor. "We cannot
just leave our empire to chance your majesty". "The word of the scientist
just isn't good enough." " This is not open to debate when you sent my
wives and my self off to review the situation you gave up all say in the
resolution." The emperor boomed. The rest of the council big sweated. As
they received a knowing glance from Funaho all the objecting councilors knew
Funaho had the goods on them (black mail has always been a common happening
in major courts; Juria was no exception).
"Yes.. ah well ah... the matter of Washu, maybe settled <gulp> but that
still leaves the boy who can produce the light hawk wings." One the nobles
said sweating under the combined gaze of the ruling family. However, much
to the relief of the councilor a deep voice intervened. Among the
councilors only one had remained quit this entire time, the high priest of
Tsunami. The priesthood had not intervened on governmental affairs in over
5,000 years (After all the last time people had gotten burned. Coincidence,
I think not). However this worried Funaho more then a little, among all the
councilors the only one she couldn't control was the church.
" Yes, it is the boy that must be considered" the councilors gravely voice
caused all to fall completely silent. "It's clear Tsunami has a hand in
this. The Church agrees that he must be brought to Jurai. We feel that it
would be best that he be kept close to the throne. We as result have
decided to marry him to the sister of the future emperor Seroui." Turning
to the Guards at the door to the huge room. "Please send Akane in."
Opening the door the guards walked out returning in but a moment with a
Green haired girl in tow.
Suddenly the Emperor sat up his eyes aglow, a huge smile spread across his
face. "Yes, Yes your right." Azusa said giddy as a schoolboy. "That is an
excellent plan your Holiness. In fact Akane the queens and myself will at
once set of to complete this excellent plan." Haa Haa the emperor laughs
heeehhee he chortled, "yes Tenchi yes" Hee ( tears of glee roll down his
face ) (The council big sweats), ��_��
The sun broke over the hill the Masaki shrine rested upon. It's golden
light falling upon the ancient Shinto shrine. Yosho rose early as always.
The return of his mother had served as a harsh reminder to the man. He had
allowed himself to relax too much. His mother had snuck on to the plaint
without him even knowing. Of course she had help from Masaki. But still
that was no excuse in his prime he had defeated Masaki. He was determined
this would not happen again. Yosho knew the politics of Jurai well. His
parents would return. He�no, Tenchi had to be ready. He set of walking
down the stairs to the Masaki home below.
Tenchi came to conciseness his eyes still closed, feeling returned to his
fatigued limbs. "No" he thought it wasn't worth getting up. He would sleep
some more yes, sleep. Then something made his hair stand on end. Not
knowing why Tenchi tensed and sprang. Just as he did so a bokken smashed
against where his head had been seconds ago.
Fatigue melted away as adrenaline coursed through his veins. Tenchi
grabbed his bokken of his desk (he had conveniently landed on this article
of furniture). From his position, on his desk, Tenchi couldn�t quite make
out his assailant. With a loud "kia" the assailant renewed the assault.
Tenchi throw a clumsy parry just in time to stop the strike. The shadow
figure rained blow after blow on Tenchi. Tenchi desperately parried barley
avoiding the vast majority and minimizing the damage from the rest. Tenchi
shook off the astonishment and realized he had to counter attack if he was
going to save himself and the girls.
With a loud "Hia" Tenchi jumped from his position on the desk and
attacked. The battle was joined the combatants exchanged a flurry of cuts
and parries. Neither could find a hole in the other defenses. Just then
the sun shown through the window into Tenchi's room and illuminated the
situation. Tenchi was so shocked to see his own Grandfather; was attacking
him. Tenchi dropped his guard. With a resounding "thunk" Yosho's bokken
came in painful contact with Tenchi noggen.
Grandpa what are you doing here this early? Tenchi wondered. " Tenchi
Masaki from now on you won't have it so easy. You will be training always."
Yosho glared at Tenchi through his highly reflecting glass.
"Breakfast Tenchi". Sasami called from down stairs. "Now Tenchi Masaki go
eat, but remember be ready at any time." Yosho commanded. Puzzled and
worried Tenchi quickly went and washed up got dressed and headed down to
eat. Tenchi reached the table, to find Mihoshi returned for the GP and
Ryoko missing. However, this didn't really bother him (Ryoko over slept
often anyway). With a will, the family sat down and dug in with a will. As
Tenchi packed away the food he said, " I'll be going to the field today" (it
is summer after all).
The door bell to the Masaki residence range. Sasami turned to her assistant
in the kitchen. "Mihoshi, would you run and open the door?" Sasami asked.
Mihoshi ran to the front door and opened it. All she had to register before
everything was squeezed as if a black hole had somehow appeared in front of
the Masaki home, was a long blue haired pony tail, and the name "Sasami"
screamed in a loud, high pitched voice. When the initial shock wore of (and
the nano-tech implants restored electrical activity in the brain) Mihoshi
came to the shocking realization that she was being hugged. This meant only
one thing. Hug back (it would be impolite not to). So the chaos incarnate
that is Mihoshi wrapped her own arms around this unknown yet irresistible
force that held her, and hugged back with all her being.
Funaho watched, and was impressed. She had to admit that like so many
others, she had under estimated this Mihoshi. As she heard Masaki's ribs
crack. In all her years she had known Masaki Funaho no one had ever turned
Masaki's hugs against her. But then again, in all her years she had never
seen a more determined set of girls, than lived in this house.
Mihoshi, finally let up when, something told here that whatever it was in
here arms went limp. Masaki collapsed to the floor. Funaho bowed in
greeting and respect to Mihoshi. Who smiled and gave Funaho an empty faced
grin that would have fooled any one. Funaho was no stranger to women hiding
their abilities. Masaki for one was an old hand at this. She had used her
dreaded huge to intimidate, harm, or just get back at many. It served
Masaki right that it had finally backfired.
The Emperor watched all this silently, (a large drop lit on his head) along
with the other guests the high priest of Tsunami and Baroness Akane. Where
is that accursed boy, Azusa thought. So he had failed to destroy Tenchi.
Who could hope to defeat the chosen of Tsunami (How else could Tenchi have
defeated him) this meant he was practically invincible. So if you couldn't
bet them join them.
All he wanted was to have his daughters' back. No problem, all he had to do
was show them Tenchi was claimed. Now he had the weapons he needed, the
will of Tsunami, and the Fair Akane. Yess he hissed with insane glee. This
would work.
Inside the house Sasami lifted a sugar bowl only to have it shatter in her
hands.
Masaki entered past Mihoshi, and proceeded into the living room, where she
called "Sasami, Ayeka, Miss Ryoko, and Washu-Chan. Please come here."
After a short five minute wait (most of the time was spent listening to the
Cry and Ultra high pitched squealing as the Masaki mother and daughters were
reunited). "I'd like to introduce you to Akane and The High Priest of
Tsunami. They have consented to join us on our trip because the holy
council has reached a decision. A Decision that has great weight on all of
you here." Masaki began.
Just than, the emperor came forward and said. "Wait wife we must wait
till our host arrives, after all it would be impolite to make an
announcement with out our host, Tenchi." Funaho narrowed her eyes at Azusa,
he won this round but there would be others. He couldn't forestall the
announcement forever. In the mean time, Azusa wasn't paying any attention
to his wife, he had more important things to take care of. He turned to
Akane and winked once. Setting off the first of their prearranged plan.
Akane stood up and said. "Oh my I forgot my Guardians in my ship I'll be
right back. At this ever-other girl in the room narrowed their eyes and
watched the green haired girl approached the door. It was clear that any
unclaimed female was threat to them after all, ever-other unclaimed female
who entered that house had tried to get Tenchi. Why was this one any
different? At this point Azusa whom while not having expected such
instincts in girls so young. Was an adaptable fellow (He thought he was at
least) acting quickly he stood up and gathered all the girls in his arms.
So tell me how's me favorite great grandchild doing?
Tenchi labored in the fields happy as could be. The fields were so
peaceful and relaxing, it was a nice break from the house. No one fighting,
no one attacking, no one doing anything; Just the earth and the sky and him.
Instinct again saved Tenchi for a second time that day. The energy sword
sliced down cutting through the hoe Tenchi had been using. The blade curved
back and sniped of the tope of Tenchi's hair. Tenchi flung him self back,
he landed back to the ground. Siting in crab style supported by his bent
arms and knees. He scrambled to the right as his assailant came after him
again. Tenchi new he was in grave danger. "Nuts" was all Tenchi could
think of to say as he watched the blade descend towards his face. Tenchi
closed his eyes.
Everything went black. A cool breeze blew, Tenchi shocked came to the
realization that he was still alive. Opening one eye Tenchi saw a strange
green haired girl standing over him. In her hand she held a sword that
glowed Violet. Run Tenchi-sama she called surprised Tenchi decided it was
best to fallow her directions at lest until he figured out what was going
on.
Scrambling to his feet Tenchi ran towards the house. He needed his sword;
than he would go back and fix this situation. Giving a silent call as his
grandfather had taut him. Tenchi-Ken shot through the wall of his house and
into his hand. Now with a "growl" it was time to get some answers. Tenchi
turned the ring on his finger. With a flash his clothes were replaced by
Jurian battle armor. Taking the correct stance, Tenchi -ken activated.
Tenchi turned back around and counter charged towards the place that he had
just fled.
Tenchi came back to the same seen he had left only moments ago. The
strange Green haired girl was doing battle with the mysterious assailant.
The assailant appeared to be a little older than Tenchi and reminded him of
some one. They were both dressed in Jurian battle armor and both carried
energy blades. "Enough of this" I won't allow any more fighting. With a
loud "kiaa" Tenchi charged the young man. The man skillfully paired Tenchi
lung. But was forced to jump out of the way as the girl used Tenchi's
distraction, to strike at the male attacker. With lightning movements
Tenchi and the girl worked in unison forcing the young man back. Blade met
blade as the battle continued. Tenchi locked blades with the man and forced
the weapons down. The girl held the blade to the attacker's throat.
"Surrender or die". With a smile the young man released his blade and
backed away smiling.
"Very good Tenchi and you Baroness Akane you also preformed outstandingly.
The Young man spoke. Tenchi looked at the man there was something so
familiar about him. He had seen him some place before. The Girl stood
there staring at him she turned completely white, it looked like she might
faint. Suddenly her face went from cloud white to beat red. "How dare you
steal the form of Yosho-sama, you coward!!!" show your true form changeling.
HaaaHaa the man laughed. Tenchi starred at the man in wonder. He just
couldn't believe it the girl was right he looked just like the holo-gram he
had seen of Yosho when Yosho was young. "Whoa slow down" the man said.
First off Akane no I'm not died and yes it is I. "B..but that can't be"
stammered both Akane and Tenchi. If your Yosho where is grandpa. Suddenly
the man shifted forms a strange blue glow surrounded the man and then faded.
Revealing the shrine keeper Tenchi knew and loved ( he thought he loved
anyway). Tenchi's eyes bugged out and screamed "Not again".
Tenchi felt a cold rage burn through him. It seemed like everyone was
using him recently Washu his grand father, his father even his great
grandparents. There had to be a solution to all this. He just could think
of it. With an effort of will power unequaled in his history Tenchi forced
his rage back. He had lost his temper before and it only resulted in his
loss. Now was the time to follow what Tsunami had told him. It was time to
believe in himself.
Turning to the green haired girl who Yosho had called Akane. He bowed and
said, "I apologize for not greeting you earlier. I am Masaki Tenchi. I am
honored that such a worrier would come to my aid. Your heroics can't go
unrewarded I would be honored if you would share dinner with me and my
family".
The Green haired girl returned the bow. Smiling, why Tenchi-sama it was
nothing, merely the duty of wife for her Husband. I was sent to the fields
to fetch you. Your great grandmother thought you might want to freshen up
before you spoke with you great grandfather.
Enough was enough, first his grand father was actually his age. Now
another girl he had never meet before was calling herself his wife, and if
all that wasn't bad enough the king and Queens of Juria (who last time they
saw him had nearly gotten him killed) were waiting to have dinner with him.
Tenchi's already depleted will could no longer take this. Tenchi crashed to
the ground.
When he came to, he found himself in his room. Phew, he thought, it was
all a dream. His grandfather was his grandfather there wasn't another girl
her bent on marring him and the Royals were not here. While everyone was
still probably trying to manipulate his life, it didn't matter he'd find a
away out eventually he just needed a little more time. Just then the door
to his room opened a delicious smell reached his nostrils. Oh thank you
Sasami-chan, Tenchi said with out even looking to see who had entered his
room. "Well your welcome, Grandson but I afraid I'm not Sasami", a voice as
fresh as a spring day was heard. "Funaho" Tenchi snapped up starring.
The happenings of the last 6 hours came pouring back to him. If Funaho was
here then it was all true. "Why" he whispered "Why me" he asked again. Why
can't I dream for myself why is my destiny so well drawn. If only there
wasn't a need for Tenchi. With these thoughts Tenchi did something he
hadn't done sense the death of his grand mother. He cried in fact he
sobbed, he poured his soul out in liquid form; As if sadness was water and
he the sea.
Funaho watched him with concern she stepped to the side of the bed and
wrapped her arms around him. And simple let him cry rocking him gentle.
Muttering the sweet nothings that always made children feel better.
Watching this only made her heart ache all the worse, He had to be
controlled he was a weapon like his namesake. He was easily manipulated and
contained enough power to challenge anything save Tsunami herself. She
reaped this over and over in her mind. But deep down she knew that unlike a
weapon he had feelings. When he killed he felt guilty, when he was
controlled he felt used. She sighed if only there wasn't a need for Tenchi.
Down stairs everyone, sat surrounding a, now very nervous Azusa. The girls
were giving him and Akane, openly hostel looks even his own daughters were
not talking to him. Only Akane and the high priest seemed happy. While the
emperor hadn't announced it, they were all sure of what the decision of the
council was. Sasami excused herself saying she had to get some carrots for
Ryo-ohki (who was in the killer grip of Masaki at this time).
As soon as Sasami left the room, her eyes began to glow. She turned and
left the house running in the direction of Funaho (the tree). When she
reached the runes of power showed clearly on the bark, calling on Tsunami,
Sasami vanished. Washu felt something stir deep within mind. Several notes
of music drifted back to her as if on the breeze, just as quickly though
they were gone.
Mean while Tenchi had final drifted of to sleep. Funaho tucked him in and
turned the light out. As she did so she heard the clock strike 12:00. She
went down stairs to find the entire group asleep, minus Sasami, Azusa, the
high priest, and Masaki. She looked out the glass doors to see Azusa and
the high priest climbing the stairs the shrine above. Turning and heading
in the opposite direction Funaho went out side to find Masaki standing out
on the dock watching the lake.
Funaho headed over to her. Masaki turned to look at her. How is he?
Resting comfortably if nothing else. He has had several shocks today. But
he stronger then most, he will recover with time. "Hmm Time the one thing
that keeps slipping out of our control. Azusa doesn't want to wait, he
intends to rush this, if Tenchi was at peek performance this would be
difficult. But in this state he is far too vulnerable. It won't be long
until something goes to far and accidents start happening" Funaho said arms
crossed as she starred at the placed lake. "What are we to do?" Masaki
sighed.
Unnoticed by Funaho as she walked out the front door Akane eyes popped open.
Now was the time to act, like the king had said. Now was the time to show
these other girls who truly owned Tenchi. She stood and silently made her
way across the carpet to the stairs, and from there up to Tenchi's room.
Stealthily she opened the door. She entered and quickly strode to the side
of the bed while drawing out the device concealed in her armor. Carefully
she set the device up. The teleaportation extender was experimental but it
could extend her ship's teleporter range to ten thousand times normal.
Smiling she removed the last two items she needed. These little pins would
secure their cellular structure. She bent and placed one on Tenchi's
forehead putting the second on hers. All that mattered was that it allowed
her to teleport all the way to her ship. Which was even now awaiting Tenchi
and herself on the dark side of the moon. She smiled happily to herself.
She would soon be wife to the chosen of Tsunami. She pressed activation
button. With a brief flash of light Tenchi's room was empty