AUBREY'S PROFILE
Aeka is the first crowned princess of the Juraian Empire.
She is the second person to arrive at the Masaki household, trailing
Ryoko by mere hours. Like Ryoko, Aeka cares for Tenchi a
great deal, and she constantly rivals the space pirate for Tenchi's
affection.
As her name suggests, Aeka is a princess whose temperamant is forever
changing. Due to her upbringing in the Juraian Royal Court, Aeka usually
presents herself in a regal and proper manner. However, she tends to
easily succumb to Ryoko's taunts, especially when the subject involves Tenchi.
When this happens, Aeka is just as capable of defending herself as the
space pirate. Sometimes the struggle between the two is so fervent that it
is inevitable for people to hint at the possible existence of a dark side
for the gentle and kind princess. Some people even suggest that the
princess is in fact a sad-
Err, why don't we let the princess take over from here on out...
"I can't believe it. If I didn't step in, there is no telling what
else that lunatic might falsely accuse me of."
"Ah hem... is the microphone on? Testing one, two, three..."
Attires of the Royals
"By the Juraian tradition, I usually cloth myself in what you call a
kimono-style outfit. In accordance with the dress codes, we are required
to cover ourselves from head to toes in a well respectable manner. To do
otherwise would mean insult to others and bring disgrace on ourselves.
"You may have noticed the dominance of purple color theme or some other
similar darker color scheme in my wardrobe. One reason is that I love the
darker colors as they go well with the color of my smooth purple hair and
luminous red eyes. The second reason is that the weighty colors
tends to better represent royalty. In any case, it looks good on me, ne?"
"You may have also noticed that I tie my lush purple hair into two long
pony tails. This is also because of tradition, as is the difference you
see between my hairstyle and that of my younger sister Sasami. When she
reaches the age of maturity, her hairstyle will be changed to a fashion
similar to mine."
May the Force be with You...
"I am able to use the Juraian power bestowed upon me to generate a
powerful force field. This semi-translucent barrier allows me to protect
myself and others with me from normal physical and energy attacks. It also
gives me the ability to throw power punches (often fatal) at my opponent,
as well as the ability to trap him/her in a stasis field. Some people say
that I also use a whip, but that claim is unsubstantiated and is totally
untrue. Why would the crown princess of Jurai need of such a primitive
device? Look into my eyes, adoring fans and disbelievers both
alike, and wash yourself off of any disillusions and lies."
Royal Tears of Love
"I was engaged to be wed to my brother Yosho at a very
impressionable age. Although our marriage was prearranged by our parents,
I was satisfied with the arrangement. Yosho was strong, handsome,
intelligent, a prince -- everything a young girl could ever ask for. As I
grew, my admiration for him grew. I waited anxiously for the day of our
marriage to arrive. The pain of waiting at times almost seemed unbearable,
but I endured. And finally, it was only a matter of days before the
celebration began. But suddenly everything changed...
"Yosho left Jurai in pursuit of the space pirate who brought destruction
upon my home and shattered my dream. On the night of his departure, my
heart yearned, I wanted to cry and cradle myself in his strong arms and
ask him to stay. Yet I found my mind telling myself that it was only right
he went after the monster who had done this to us and brought her to
justice. The holo he left behind promised me that when he returned, we
would be wed. I held onto that promise, and patiently waited... and
waited... but he never came back. Finally, on a star-less night, a
nightmare that came to me like a prophecy of doom awakened me from my
dream and propelled me into action. I woke up soaked in sweat. I clutched
at my holo my brother left behind and fumbled with the switch. Yosho's
image appeared, with the volume set off, his mouth moved in a silent,
graceful motion -- as if in death. I was never a superstitious person, but
that moment I had a strong feeling that I would never see my brother
again. I vowed to myself then that I shall stowaway in my Ryu-oh as
soon as dawn kissed the sky. I shall go after him. Though I had no idea
where he went, or whether or not he was still alive... I shall search the
universe until I found my Yosho.
"The Royal Tears of Love will never shed another drop of tear. It
shall blossom into a flower of love... By my hands, it shall be known as a
flower of celebration, of eternal happiness..."
A New Beginning...
"After spending 700 years in suspended animation, I was awakened by my
guardians Azaka and Kamidake. They reported to me that
Ryu-oh has detected the presence of Ryoko on the third planet of some
backwater solar system. 'Ryoko...' saying that name left a bitter taste in
my mouth. Believing she maybe a lead to my brother's whereabouts, I
immediately gave orders to have the space pirate apprehended. I was
successful -- with my force fields, I captured both Ryoko and
Ryo-oh-ki with ease. The escapades following, including the escape
of Ryoko-san and Tenchi-sama and the destruction of my precious Ryu-oh,
should be of no mystery to you.
"I fell in love with Tenchi-sama. At first I was only infatuated with him.
He was the first person who treated me gently and kindly, without the
smothering and pretentious qualities of those regulars in the royal court
I was well acquainted with. Though I liked him, he was what I had considered
a descendent of a downcast race, which is what Earth is to some of the
bureaucrats and sycophants back home. But as we live together longer,
that mental boundary between him and me start to fade. After our sweet
moment there in the small cabin, my heart flutters whenever I see his
face, my face blushes when I whisper his name in the night. I believe
with all my heart that Tenchi-sama is someone I can really care for,
perhaps even spend the rest of my life with... *^_^*
"The old Royal Tears I held on to has withered. Yosho has moved on after
he left Jurai and married someone else other than me... My heart is in
turmoil... Shall I move forward and pursue my new found relationship with
Tenchi-sama? Or shall I stay locked in a dream that will never become
reality? A new flower... A new love...
"Tenchi-sama..."
Juraian Royal Family
"Ah hem, I seem to have forgotten to introduce you all to my family. The one
standing next to Tenchi is my mother Misaki, who I address as
okaa-sama (which roughly translates to mother lord in your language). If
you have ever met her, you will know her for the rest of your life. I say
that because my mother tends to leave a very strong impression on anyone
and everyone she meets. So the next time you see a blue-hair maniacal
super hugging lady coming your way, be sure to turn slowly away, lest you
wish to be bear-hugged by her. Take care not to anger her though, because
her wrath is not something you can easily shrug off. Just ask Ryoko-san.
"To my left is my father Azusa. To most of you, he probably appear
stiff and old-fashioned. In my opinion, he is just an old
man who has grown complacent and confused for having sat on that throne of
his for too long. In honesty, he is a very kind and gentle person.
The sterile mask he wears is only for those who threatens his position and
the well being of Jurai. I just hope he can pick a better candidate as my
potential marriage partner next time... Tenchi-sama, for instance.
"The beautiful lady standing behind Misaki with a gentle yet intense look
in her eyes is Funaho-sama. She is the first wife of my father and
is the mother of Yosho, who is standing to her right. In that, Yosho and I
are half-brother and sister. In spite of her alien blood, Funaho-sama has
earned her place beside my father and is well respected in the royal
court.
"The one jumping behind Tenchi-sama in all her jubilance is my kawaii
little sister Sasami. She came to Earth
in the same manner as I -- as a stowaway on my ship Ryu-oh. I was not
aware of her presence until she released Tenchi-sama from his prison,
however. That little child... In spite of all her pranks and mischievous
doings, I love her dearly. I am also proud to say that of all the girls
living in the Masaki residence, she is the only one who can cook up a
decent meal. I try very hard but the trades of a master cook
seem to elude me...
"Finally but not lastly: my two loyal guardians Azaka and Kamidake (not
in this portrait). They have been with me ever since my father assigned
them to me when I came of age. Wherever I go, they follow, looking out for
my safety and obeying every order I give them. They are my good friends as
well as my guardian angels."
"Oneesama!" (in a distance)
"Coming!"
"Well, that's it for me. I can hear Sasami calling for me. Until the next
time we meet..."
