BZZZZZZ… This is the New and Original Villain with his second message to the civilised world. Once again Mental-Magikarp does not and never will own Tokyo Mew Mew or any of its contents. Me on the other hand…BZZZZZZ

Ichigo burst through the doors to the lab and instead of finding Keiichiro tapping away at his computer like normal; she found a stunned Mint and Keiichiro comforting a sobbing Zakuro. Despite the noise she made, none of them seemed to notice her.

"Wh-whats happened?" Ichigo asked, suddenly forgetting her plan for revenge on Kish. Zakuro looked at her with teary eyes and opened her mouth, but no sound came out. She seemed too choked up.

"Watch this." Keiichiro said holding up a small, shiny disc. It was a recording that could be played on his computer. There was something different about him though. His voice was older, sadder somehow. He was usually so cheerful. The display screen on his computer flickered as Ichigo placed the disc into the hard drive. A picture of Lettuce, Pudding and Zakuro flashed up. She didn't recognise the place they were though. It must have been on the other side of the city. That didn't surprise her in the least. Keiichiro had hidden cameras all over the place so he could constantly check on the Mew Mew's progress.

The whole scene seemed pretty normal to Ichigo. Pudding was behaving like any girl who had the DNA of a golden lion tamarind would. Behind Lettuce lay a trail broken and smashed china plates and other oddities. This was a testimony to her clumsiness. As always Zakuro looked like she was at a modelling shoot, swishing her long violet hair and basically looking as beautiful as she could.

"What's the problem?" Ichigo asked, "It all looks perfectly normal to me."

"I sent them there because two aliens, I think it was Tart and Pie, had been seen watching any animals that passed through there." answered Keiichiro. Once again anger bubbled through Ichigo's veins. Kish had claimed two more of her friends.

"I can guess the rest," Keiichiro, Mint and Zakuro could all hear the venom in her voice, "They found the aliens. Then there was a mysterious flash and Pudding and Lettuce disappeared. You know how I know that?" She didn't give them a chance to answer "Because that's the very thing that happened to Masaya and Ryou not long ago!"

"That's… correct Miss Ichigo. There's only one slight difference," Ichigo shot Keiichiro a quizzical look so he continued; "The two aliens disappeared also. Zakuro was incredibly lucky to survive."

"So if it wasn't Kish and his cronies who fired those weapons, then who was it?" asked Mint. She looked absolutely petrified.

"That's exactly what I want you three to find out," said Keiichiro, "Doubtless, Kish will also want to know, so here's your latest mission. Track down Kish. When you find him, join forces with him and track down the culprit. This is one mission you can't fail."

"Don't worry," Said Zakuro, standing up and wiping her eyes, "You can count on us. Mew Mew Zakuro Metamorphosis!"

Mint joined her and cried "Mew Mew Mint Metamorphosis!" Ichigo faced her two team mates. Seriousness was etched onto their faces.

"Let's rock ladies." Ichigo made for the door with Mint and Zakuro close behind.

Keiichiro saw them off. Once they were out of sight, he heard a whizzing sound from high above. He looked up and saw a torpedo falling towards him.

"Sweet mother of pearl." He said, too terrified to cry out or even move. Those were the last words he said before he felt himself dissolving and he was atomized.

Well, thats it for chapter two. Who's behind all the attacks on Ichigo's friends? If I told you I'd ruin the ending. Chapter three coming soon!