Ichigo was cat-napping under one of the many trees in the forest. A small smile played on her lips as she slept peacefully. Ichigo had managed to find a tree that had a crook in it just big enough for her body. Anyone walking by wouldn't notice her the way that the tree enclosed around Ichigo. Then again, that meant that the tree was perfect for hiding a threat.

Kisshu watched Ichigo from above, hidden in the tree branches. His green hair blended perfectly with leaves. Just as nobody would notice Ichigo, nobody would notice him either.

Kisshu's golden eyes gazed down at the sleeping form. She lay there, lost in her own dreams, completely unaware of the danger. Though, Kisshu wasn't here to hurt Ichigo. Ever since the first day that they met, he'd been in love. Pai and Taruto, his fellow aliens, thought that it was foolish to fall in love with a human, especially since they were trying to wipe out mankind. But, Ichigo wasn't any old human, she was a Mew Mew, infused with the genes of an iriormote wild cat. That made her special.

Kisshu could've spent all day up there in that tree, watching his kitten sleep. The only thing was, he had a mission to accomplish. So, Kisshu snapped back to reality, and waited. Then, the time came.

Masha, a fuzzy, pink robot popped up next to Ichigo. It started to call out, "Alien, Ichigo, alien!" Ichigo started to stir in her sleep, a frown visible on her face.

"Huh… what?" she mumbled. That was Kisshu's cue. Jumping down from the tree branches, he landed directly next to Ichigo.

"Hello, kitten," Kisshu purred into Ichigo's ear. That was all it took to wake her up. Ichigo's eyes popped open, cat ears and tail came out, and she stared straight up into Kisshu's golden eyes. Time seemed to stand still as they gazed at each other, but then Ichigo snapped back to reality.

Jumping out of the crevice, she took a defensive position. Kisshu could tell that she was trying to figure out whether she should run, or fight him. He watched her knees bend, and he knew that she was going to run for. Skillfully, Kisshu reached out and grabbed Ichigo's hand just when she started to run.

"Why are you running away? I just want to tell you something," Kisshu said innocently. He could see the confusion in Ichigo's eyes. Usually there was some plot to him coming, and here he was just wanting to talk.

"What is it?" Ichigo asked, caution in her voice. 'How cute,' Kisshu thought, 'she's keeping her guard up. That's so like her.'

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"That's so like her, getting into trouble," said Mint snottily as she and Lettuce walked through the park. Ryou had sent them on a mission, a special mission. Mint, of course, had gotten very serious about it. That is, until she heard that they had to go "baby-sit" Ichigo, because she might be in trouble. Trouble with who? Why, the aliens of course!

Growling under her breath, Mint had stomped out of the Café, Lettuce in tow. Now, they were searching for the "cat-girl".

"Why does Ichigo always get into trouble?" whined Mint to Lettuce. But, Lettuce continued to look for Ichigo. She stopped and peered into every bush, and up the trunk of every tree. Finally, she turned and faced Mint. Lettuce's eyes were clouded with worry, she truly wanted to make sure Ichigo was okay.

"I'm sure that it's not her fault," Lettuce said hurriedly, moving to the next bush, "I'm positive that she never intentionally gets into things like this."

Mint just sighed, and helped Lettuce look in the bushes, then up, yet another tree. Why did the aliens always have to be so bothersome? They're always coming at the worst times, and ruining everything! Then, a thought occurred to Mint.

So, she started to call out, "Ichigo! Ichigo! Where are you? Come out right now!" All the while, Lettuce kept on searching.

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