Story Codes: [Fantasy (M/F, reluc)], (F/F), (Rom., no sex)
 
 

Ayeka exhaled deeply as she slid into the steaming water of the bathtub. If you could even call it a bathtub, it was more of a small, tiled lake. She did appreciate the effort that Washu had put into creating this little pocket of subspace but it did seem like a bit much sometimes. Sometimes when there was a lot of steam she couldn’t even see the other side of the tub. But it did serve as a nice private swimming pool. Except for the time when that shark had gotten loose in the pool, but Washu had explained that it was an accident and that it would never happen again.

She glanced around the room and surreptitiously loosened the towel wrapped around her body when she didn’t see anyone else. Kiyone and Mihoshi were back at their apartment for the week, Sasami was off on a grocery trip into town with Tenchi and Noboyuki, Washu was holed up in her laboratory. As for Ryoko...well, Ryoko had disappeared somewhere, probably making mischief for someone, Ayeka thought with a sniff.

Ayeka leaned back against the side of the tub as she picked up a small saucer of sake. She didn’t normally drink the stuff, it would hardly be proper for a princess of Jurai to be seen drinking like a commoner, but on occasions she found that a modest amount could be quite enjoyable. Not whole bottles like Ryoko, she thought darkly. That woman had no control whatsoever.

She sighed and loosened her towel a bit more as she slid down deeper into the water. The sake was a pleasant warm sensation through her head, complimenting the water very nicely. She soaked for a while, her thoughts drifting to Tenchi as she stretched and yawned.

I should get out before I start to wrinkle, she thought. It wouldn’t do for a crown princess of Jurai to get wrinkled skin. Still, she was drowsy as she climbed out of the tub and began to dry herself with a fresh towel. The steam was quite relaxing, she thought as she eyed a chaise lounge set up near the tub. Finishing with her drying, she wrapped a new towel around herself and lay down on the lounge chair.

“This is truly relaxing,” she said to herself. “No one around and no worries.” Ayeka smiled and blushed as a naughty idea sprang into her head. There wasn’t anyone around to see her. She could- “No, that’s shameless and undignified,” she said firmly. But the idea wouldn’t go away and in truth she didn’t really want it to. She got up quickly and made sure the door was locked, setting a chair in front of it so she would be sure to hear anyone entering the bathroom. With her preparations done she sat back down on the lounge chair and leaned back, slipping
her towel off and letting it fall to the tile beside the chair.

She closed her eyes and began to let her fingers drift lightly up and down her stomach, savoring the feel of her delicate and indeed, royal skin. Oh, to have Tenchi’s hands stroking her body, she thought wistfully as she spread her thighs partially and slipped one hand down. After a proper period of courtship and a wedding, of course, she thought. It would- it will be grand, she thought with a smile and a gasp of pleasure. But to have him now, she thought.

“Oh Tenchi,” she said softly...
 
 

“What are you doing here?” Ayeka gasped as Tenchi stepped out of the plants that grew alongside the bathtub. “How did you get in here?”

“I followed you in,” he said as he raked his eyes over her body with a forwardness that brought a blush to Ayeka’s cheeks. “You see, I can’t control myself any longer. I have to have you.”

“Tenchi!” Ayeka gasped. “Oh, but why did you follow me in here?”

“I can’t wait, I won’t wait. Every time I see you I go insane with desire. I must have you,” Tenchi said as he stepped closer to her. Ayeka froze as he reached up and trailed his finger over the edge of her towel, brushing the tops of her breasts and then up and over her shoulder.

“This- this- is such a shock,” she said, finally regaining control of her body. “I’m so glad you chose to begin this courtship,” she said as she turned demurely and blushed.

“Not just a courtship,” Tenchi said in a husky voice as Ayeka heard him step closer to her. She could feel his body closer to her’s, his presence making her knees weak. Her eyes flew open and her gaze locked straight ahead when his hands rested on her bare shoulders. “I want you in the most intimate way.”

“Oh no, Tenchi!” Ayeka gasped. “We shouldn’t- we couldn’t do that!” she said desperately as she clasped her hands together in front of her bosom. Her face reddened when she felt Tenchi take one of her hands, his lips kissing it gently before he began to kiss his way up her arm. She shivered in pleasure, trying to maintain her composure, as he kissed the soft skin of her inner arm and elbow.

“But we are,” Tenchi said as he spun her around and took hold of her head with both of his hands. “We are,” he said and kissed her.
Ayeka felt her head spin as Tenchi kissed her, his hands holding her tightly as she pressed her palms against his chest. She moaned into his mouth as she pushed futilely against him, her knees buckling until he caught her around the waist and then lifted her into his arms.

“Oh no, oh no, Tenchi,” she whispered as he moved over to the lounge chair and set her down on it. “What are you doing?”

Without a word Tenchi took hold of her towel and yanked it away in one smooth motion. She yelped and tried to cover herself with her hands as he leaned over her and kissed her again, one hand reaching up and moving her arm away from her breasts. Ayeka continued to push weakly against him as he cupped her breast and lightly squeezed it, his kiss breaking as he moved his lips down her cheek and to her shoulder. He kissed her there, lingering for a moment before slowly kissing his way to her breasts.

Ayeka moaned softly as Tenchi lightly ran his tongue over her breast, stopping for a moment to lavish attention on her nipple before he moved to her other breast while his hand drifted down between her thighs.

Ayeka’s violet eyes flew open and her hands clutched at Tenchi’s shoulders as he slid one finger into her. The muscles in her slim legs tensed as she raised and spread her knees, shifting her hips up as she unconsciously pushed her hips towards Tenchi.

“Oh Tenchi,” she sighed as he kissed her again and slid another finger into her. “This is wrong,” she moaned and clenched her eyes shut as she began to push at him again. “We should not be doing this.”

“I can’t stop,” Tenchi said softly into her ear. “You’re too beautiful. You’re nothing compared to Ryoko. I’m nice to her because I want to be polite, but all the time my thoughts are filled with you. Your,” he kissed her neck, “regal neck,” he kissed lower, “your satiny skin,” he kissed her shoulder and then her arm, “and your beautifully proportioned limbs.”

“But- but- this is wrong, we haven’t courted properly, we aren’t even married!” Ayeka protested feebly as she ran her hands over Tenchi’s bare chest.

“I’ll marry you, Ayeka,” Tenchi said as he looked into her eyes. “You’re the only one for me.”

“Oh Tenchi!” Ayeka gasped as he kissed her again and moved on top of her. She cried out in pleasure as he entered her, both of them gasping for breath from the pleasure of the moment. He slid into her slowly and gently as he continued to kiss her, finally hilting himself deep inside of her. She arched her back and pressed herself against the firm muscle of his chest as she reached up and buried one hand in his hair, the other gripping the side of the lounge chair.

The wooden chair creaked softly as Ayeka jerked her hips up to meet Tenchi, her eyes clenched shut as she gasped for breath. Each motion of his cock sent a roiling storm of searing pleasure through her sweat drenched body and she whimpered softly as she wrapped her legs around his waist, urging him on deeper and harder. Her back arched as she dug her heels into
Tenchi’s buttocks, her breath coming in panting gasps. It was hard for her to breathe as Tenchi slowed and then sped up his thrusts. She moaned loudly and tossed her head from side to side, her long hair slapping Tenchi’s face and shoulders as she bucked under him. For a moment she managed to stare up into Tenchi’s eyes as he slowed his pace. Her breasts rose and fell rapidly as she fought for her breath and control.

Her knuckles whitened as Tenchi began to speed his thrusts, his warm breath washing over the side of her face as he panted. “Oh Tenchi!” she yelled as she ground herself against him, her clit rubbing against him as he thrust into her. Ayeka could feel the chair bouncing over the tile with the force of his thrusts into her. “Tenchi, yes, Tenchi!” she screamed as she clung to him desperately...
 
 

...as her fingers plunged in and out of her quim and danced over her clit. Ayeka whimpered in pleasure as her toes curled and a body melting orgasm shivered up her spine. Her eyes were glazed and unfocused as she stared up at the steam shrouded ceiling of the bathroom and slowly stroked herself. Her entire body felt limp and relaxed as she took a deep breath of the warm, damp air.

“Pretty good show, princess,” Ryoko said loudly. “So, how was he?”

Ayeka gasped in horror as she jerked herself up and snatched up her towel. “Ryoko! What are you doing in here? I blocked the entrance-” Ayeka faltered. “Not that I was doing anything,” she continued in a small voice as she fastened the towel around her body. “But you had no right to just barge in here.”

Ryoko laughed obnoxiously. “I saw everything, princess. Maybe you should go tell Tenchi what you do when he’s not around,” Ryoko called out as Ayeka stood up and hurried towards the door. Her laugh followed Ayeka out of the bathroom and brought an even greater flush to her face as she slammed the door.

“That woman, I don’t see why Tenchi let’s her stay,” Ayeka said to herself as she leaned against wall and sighed. If only Tenchi would be like that in reality, she thought wistfully to herself as she walked slowly back to her room.
 
 

Preview of Episode 26, No Need for a Conclusion (revised and extended)

“The carnival comes and goes, but if you wait long enough it will always come back to you, Tenchi,” Ryoko said softly as the cherry blossoms fell around them.

“I guess you’re right, Ryoko. I guess you’re right,” Tenchi said brightly as he wrapped his arms more tightly around Ryoko’s waist. They leaned their heads together as they headed back towards the house. School can wait, Tenchi thought as Ryo-ohki hopped along beside them.

They walked slowly for a few minutes, taking the time to savor the warm wind blowing the cherry blossoms around them. Tenchi stopped on the steps leading back to the house and looked up at the sky. “It was just like this when you first arrived,” he said softly. “I thought you weren’t coming back.”

“Why wouldn’t I come back?” Ryoko said as she looked over at him.

“Kamidake told me about you, after the fight with Kagato,” Tenchi said. “Why didn’t you tell me you were hurt that badly?”

Ryoko shrugged. “Why does it matter? It’s a beautiful spring day and we’ve got it all to ourselves. Let’s just enjoy it!” she said as she threw her arms out to encompass the sun, sky, and trees.

Tenchi smiled back and wrapped his arm around her waist as they continued up the stairway. “I made a fool of myself for a while,” he said softly.

“What do you mean?”

“After Kamidake told me I insisted that we go looking for you. But Yagami was wrecked and nearly the entire fleet was either frozen by Washu’s virus or destroyed. I got pretty desperate
for while.”

“What happened?”

“Welllll,” Tenchi said and scratched his head. “We sorta hijacked a delivery ship. I think it was a shipment of special pastries that Kagato liked. It wasn’t very fast but we went out and tried to find you and Ryo-ohki.”

Ryoko laughed at the image. “How did you all fit in the ship?” she asked.

“Oh, we dumped out all the cargo and squeezed in. Well, Mihoshi ate a lot of it and so did Kiyone although she wouldn’t admit it. It got sorta uncomfortable after a while. We were running out of fuel when we ran into Nagi. She was looking for you too.”

“I guess she wanted to finish our fight,” Ryoko said as they stopped by the lakeside. Tenchi crouched and picked up a stone.

“She said she’d look for you and tell us when she found you,” he said as he skipped the stone across the sparkling surface of the lake. “Kiyone had to hit me over the head before I’d let them turn around. Well, I didn’t really let them. I was out cold.”

“Really? You were that worried about me?”

“Yeah. It’s silly, really. I mean, you can take care of yourself. But when you didn’t show up for the celebration...”

“I know, I’m sorry. I was-” she paused and felt her side. “I was unconscious for a week and a half. Ryo-ohki took care of me,” she said as she smiled down at the cabbit. “When I woke up you had already left for here. It took me this long to get back.”

“Dad and Grandpa are going to be glad you’re back,” Tenchi said as he stood and brushed off his pant legs. “Why didn’t you just stay? We could have taken care of you after the fight.”

Ryoko sighed. “I didn’t want to be a liability,” she said. “If I had just stayed with Ryo-ohki you would have worried about me, right?”

“Well, yeah, I guess I would have.”

“But if I just said I was going to leave, you wouldn’t worry at all because that’d be irresponsible Ryoko again. Just leaving because I’m jealous of Ayeka.”

“Don’t say things like that, Ryoko,” Tenchi said as he took her hands in his.

“Oh, don’t worry, I know I can get irresponsible and jealous. But if I had been there and if I had told you, would you have been able to fight as well?”

“Well,” Tenchi said and thought. It was true, knowing Ryoko was injured would have distracted him.

“You’d be worrying about both of us instead of just Ayeka. From what I hear it was a close enough win already. Sooo-” she trailed off. She smiled and leaned forward as Tenchi kissed her, softly at first but with a growing passion. Ryoko slid her hands up his back and held his head as he wrapped his arms around her waist, squeezing her tightly. Unaccountably, she felt her knees wobbling as she kissed him, the first time that had ever happened to her.

So wrapped up in the kiss were they that they didn’t notice Noboyuki walking down the path with his briefcase and tube full of blueprints. He paused in astonishment and gaped as his son and the space pirate kissed passionately by the shore of the lake. He cleared his throat a couple of times but when they showed no sign of noticing him he shrugged. “It’s about time someone kissed somebody,” he said to Ryo-ohki.

“Meow!” Ryo-ohki said.