Hello readers and reviewers!

I, AnimeKoneko, had decided to write a crossover story about Ikuto and Ichigo since I see them as a kawaii pairing, because . . . well . . . they're both cats and who doesn't love Ikuto?!

AnimeKoneko: But before I start with my first chapter, I would like to introduce to you the two lovable konekos: Ichigo and Ikuto!

Ichigo: . . .

Ikuto: . . .

AnimeKoneko: Well, it looks like they're a bit camera shy at the moment, but no worries, let's go on with the story!

The pink- headed girl sighed with relief when the school bell rang, signaling the end of another period. Gathering her books and pencil case, she left the classroom feeling rather down and disappointed with life. This girl is none other than Ichigo Momomiya, also the famous 'protector of Earth,' Mew Ichigo.

It was just another normal school day for the 16 year old as she slowly made her way to the next class. Sitting down, she noticed a few boys staring at her, but Ichigo ignored them completely and tried to concentrate on the lesson. The reason why the former Mew is being so cold and closed-up is because the previous guy she had dated, Aoyama, had dumped her for another girl.

The pinkette had been devastated and had vowed then and there never to trust another boy ever again. It probably sounds very silly. Aoyama was just one guy, but to Ichigo he was THE guy. She had thought that they could have a future together, as husband and wife, but Aoyama had broken her heart and forgetting him and moving on was proving to be a massive challenge.

AFTER SCHOOL

Ichigo walked down the sidewalk, her head lowered, when something inside her just clicked.

I don't have to be a depressed wreck just because one guy dumped me. I can still be happy without a boyfriend.

The cat girl straightened and started walking with determination showing in each step.

Boys are just a waste of time anyway. I don't need a boyfriend to be happy. A broken heart is not something that I want again.

She suddenly spotted a blue figure steadily making his way toward her. Ichigo recognized the figure as a boy and turned her head the other way as he passed her. The boy gently brushed her as he passed and Ichigo shrieked in surprise when something shocked her.

She jumped away from the blue-headed boy and saw his confused expression. Ichigo stared at him wide-eyed when she noticed how handsome he is. The boy stared at his arm with a puzzled look.

He must have felt that electrical shock as well, she thought.

All Ichigo's stubbornness and hate for boys returned, her moment of ecstasy completely forgotten.

"Don't you know about static electricity?" she said with a snippy voice. A dumbfounded look clouded his face. Ichigo snorted and continued walking, ignoring him the rest of the way. Ikuto stared after her and then looked down at his arm again.

I don't think that was static electricity, he thought. The invisible force that had traveled through his arm was quite painful, but he just shrugged and started walking again.

What a peculiar girl . . .

The next morning, Ichigo hastily brushed her teeth and quickly changed into her school uniform. She had overslept again and mentally scolded herself while getting ready for school.

I can't believe I overslept again. Typical! I have to be careful or this will become a permanent habit.

She raced down the stairs and called a quick farewell to her parents. Gathering every last drop of energy she had left, Ichigo ran the rest of the way, not stopping till she had reached the school gates.

I made it, she thought when she heard the school bell.

Just in time too.

"Everybody, please take your seats," the teacher said when Ichigo entered the classroom. "We have a new student with us today."

A new student!? Ichigo thought, filled with excitement. I hope it's a girl. I would love making a new friend.

She craned her neck, trying to see above her classmates' heads. Her eyes glimpsed white and blue and she immediately knew that it was no girl, but instead a boy. Ichigo rolled her eyes and stared out of the window next to her instead.

"Class, this is Ikuto Tsukiyomi. He is a transfer student, so please welcome him warmly and make him feel at home."

Ichigo's eyes widened when she heard a gasp and several urgent whispers. She looked up again and nearly fell out of her chair when she recognized the new student immediately.

It's the same boy that had shocked me yesterday.

Ichigo gasped when the teacher motioned to a chair that was vacant beside her.

Oh no! Please not next to me! she mentally screamed, but Ikuto nodded and made his way to the open desk. Ichigo tried hiding her face with her hand and sighed with relief when the boy didn't even seem to notice her.

She heard many girls sigh with wonder when they had the chance to look at him more closely. Ichigo took a quick peak and felt her heart rate quicken.

This boy is definitely very handsome. He almost looks like a model.

The teacher asked everyone to open their workbooks and complete an exercise.

"Oh Ikuto. You probably have no idea what's going on," the teacher said, his eyes scanning the classroom. "Umh, Miss Momomiya. Will you please explain the work to him. Thanks."

Ichigo froze.

Why me!?

She took a deep breath, turned around in her chair, so that she was facing the strange boy and grabbed his book.

"Well . . . umh . . . it's kind of hard to explain . . . umh . . . you have to multiply here and then . . ."

She was interrupted when the boy gave a loud cough.

"Don't worry. I know how to do it already. I also learned it at my old school."

Ichigo stared at him, fire flaring in her brown eyes.

Why did he take so long to tell me? I made a complete fool of myself. I bet it wasn't an accident!

She pushed the book into his arms, rather roughly, faced the right way again and continued with her work. Ikuto kept staring at her for a while, wondering what he did wrong. He shrugged it off after a while and also continued with his own work.

An awkward aura covered the two the entire period and Ichigo sighed with relief when the bell rang.

I thought I was going to snap!

The rest of the day went by rather quickly. She had managed to avoid the boy throughout the entire school day. The boy had decided to keep out of her way and had taken seats that were as far away from her as possible. Ichigo smiled when Masha, her alien detector, started circling her head.

"You're my only real friend," Ichigo said patting his head. "Even though you're a robot."

It was true that Ichigo and the rest of the girls were still friends, but they had started drifting apart. Zakuro had to go overseas for a photo shoot, Mint has a ballet recital somewhere in England, Pudding is visiting her father in China and Lettuce had won a tour competition of some sort. Ryo and Keiichiro had agreed that she don't have to work at Café Mew Mew anymore.

Since the aliens have left with the Mew Aqua to restore their planet, there had been no threats. Ichigo missed being a Mew. She still had her Mew pendant and Masha, but those two things where the only reminders of her Mew days.

Ichigo halted in her tracks when a loud noise sounded from somewhere behind her. Her eyes stretched wide when a black figure with a red cross on its head suddenly appeared in front of her. All her instincts told her to run away, but she somehow saw this strange creature as a threat.

"Transform, Ichigo! Transform!" Masha yelled. Ichigo had never seen anything like this before and she hadn't transformed in a very long time.

But the aliens are gone? Could it be that they have returned to destroy the planet after all?

I'm gonna stop here for now, but I'll try to post the next chapter as soon as possible.

Ichigo: What! Masaya broke up with me!

AnimeKoneko: Yeah . . . but trust me when I say, Ikuto is much better than that tree hugger.

Ichigo: BOO YOU!

Ikuto: . . .

Please review! And if you have any questions about the story, don't hesitate to ask me. I will answer any question you have, but please just let me know if it's a question you want answered and not just a rhetorical one. Thanks!

AnimeKoneko Out!