Disclaimer: I don not own Tokyo mew mew, but I do own my own characters.
Prologue:
The cool spring breeze blew, carrying the mist of the nearby ocean over the meadow. A small cottage sits there in the isolated area. Only a newly wed couple and a new born child lived there. The women that had long green hair, which fell over her shoulder was looking down at the infant cradled in her arms. Fully aware of the presence next to her, she gave her husband a small smile and rocked the child back and forth.
The man, who was clouded with happiness, finally realized the thing he wanted to do. He dug through his pocket, and finally pulled out a magnificent necklace. It was a white diamond shaped like a shell. It had small blue stones imbedded around it. When turned a special way in the light, little specks of rainbows glowed on the wall or your face. The woman, clearly the mother looked shock at the expensive jewelry.
She gave her husband a hard glare. In return he smiled nervously and rubbed the back of his head. He explained how he was coming home from work, and was nearing the forest that leads to the meadow. A small boutique with a bug eyed old man stopped him. He was insisting on that the man take it, maybe a gift for a…daughter. He declined, but then moments later gladly accepted it and thanked him greatly. He began his way again, but took one more glance, very shocked to see nothing there.
The woman looked astonished, then giggled. Maybe her honest husband worked a little too hard. He dangled the necklace over the child, a warm smile etched on his face. A small hand reached up, a finger barely touching the diamond. It surprised them, but they both laughed having the feeling their daughter might have a taste for expensive things.
The man sat at the edge bed, putting it closer. "That's right. For my little princess, Retasu Midorikawa." He said.
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The breeze blew. It was autumn. A six year old girl sat at the bank of a river. Her short dark green hair blew gracefully around her face. She was watching the flowing water go by. She smiled. To her interest a little green frog hopped from Lillie pad to Lillie pad, each one coming closer. She laughed when it crooked and hopped away. "Retasu!" A soft voice called. "Don't go to close to the water." Her mother warned. The young girl got up. "Yes Mother." She assured.
She glanced at the water once last time. The wind gusted through roughly. Her necklace managed to slid off and fall into the flowing water. The young girl panicked. Across the river was forest, and if you followed the flowing river it led to a waterfall. She chased after it, hoping not to lose the most precious item to her. Luckily it caught on a rock, still being tugged at by the water.
She kneeled down, reaching out to grab the necklace. She was so close, yet so far. She etched a little closer, nearly touching it. He knees were touching the water. Just a little closer and she would get it, but there was a chance she would fall in. Sweat dripped down her forehead and into the water. She moved an inch closer and finally grabbed it. She sighed in relief.
A wave a little too big for a river instantly pulled her in, she opened her mouth to scream, but water just filled it up, making her choke. She didn't know how to swim, and struggling wasn't making it any better. Soon moments later she was sinking under. She tried and tried, even prayed to go up for air.
She was becoming dizzy, and soon everything slowly blurred. A white light shone brightly in front of her. It surrounded a figure, but she couldn't make out who it was. "Please help me." She thought before her a red haze covered her vision, and then became black.
Retasu opened her eyes to see her bedroom ceiling. She sat up, and a wet cloth fell from her forehead onto her lap. She was wearing her pajamas and was in her bed. "It was just a dream." She said quietly. Her mother rushed in carrying a tray of tea. "Retasu, I'm so glad you have awoken." She said joyfully. Retasu looked at her mother confused, who was placing the tray down.
"Reatsu-chan, you were lying on the ground outside, soaking wet, and you kept on saying help me please, and were shivering." Her mother said softly. "I was so scared." Her mother said placing her hand onto her forehead. "Are you hungry?" She asked finally. Retasu shook her head. "If you need anything, just call for me." Her mother smiled. Before her mother left, she quickly stopped her, by grabbing her arm slightly.
"Mother, is there such thing as guardian angels?" The green haired girl asked. Blue eyes met blue has her mother kneeled down to be eye level. "Of course…they watch over innocent children to keep them safe. They watch from heaven." Her mother spoke softly.
"My guardian isn't in heaven." Retasu smiled. "Oh, then where is she?" Her mother laughed. "The river." Retasu answered. Her mother stopped laughing and ruffled her hair. "That means your super special." Her mother said. She got up and gave one more smile before leaving the small room.
Retasu hopped onto her bed and looked out the window. "Thank you my guardian." She said before covering herself, and closing her eyes.
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A fourteen year old, slender figure stood in the green luscious meadow. Her long green hair stopped at her waist, tied in two braids. She was staring at the blue water, her eyes closed. It seemed as if she was daydreaming. Her thoughts were broken, when a boy called. "Retasu onee-chan! Diner is ready." Her younger brother called. "Thank you Megumi." She said before running towards the cottage.
The family of four sat around the circular table peacefully eating baked potatoes, and teriyaki chicken. The man of the house cleared his throat before eating his food. The woman next to him placed her fork down, and took in a deep breathe. "Retasu, Megumi, your Father and I have something we want to mention." She sated.
The two children stopped eating, and paid attention. "As you know your father brings home enough pay to feed us all. Retasu kindly offers to go to the village and buy tomatoes are cooking supplies…but we are worried. The forest which is the only route to the village and back is very dangerous. There are creatures and predators, not a place for a young lady. Constantly going to the village, and coming back to the cottage is far to tiring. Fortunately your father was offered a higher paying job in the village, but-" The woman stopped.
"But what is it Mother." Megumi asked. "Is something wrong?" Retasu asked concerned. "We are going to have to move away from the cottage." Her father said. Retasu shot up from her sit. "NANI!" She almost yelled. "Retasu… we can no longer stay in such a state forever." Her father said. "Grandfather built this cottage with his own two hands…and you just want to throw it away?" Retasu questioned in rage. "We are not throwing the cottage away…we are starting a new life. This cottage is far too small for you and your brother." Her mother stated.
"This is the place we were born and are being raised…it hold memories, and you want to start over?" Retasu asked rather disrespectfully. "That is enough. We are not asking you, we are telling you. Your father has already taken the offer, and we moving." Her mother said. Retasu shut her eyes, not allowing the tears to fall. Instead of arguing back, she disappeared up the flight of stairs.