Chapter 3: Coco's past
First off, I want to say that I'm posting the first five chapters of my fanfiction all together so that people can read them while I work on other chapters. Unlike my fave author on Soccer-Geek, I can't do more than one fanfic at a time. I am however, making another fanfiction further down the road. It is a crossover between rise of the guardians and TMM. I'm not sure if anyone reviewed, but thanks in advance if anybody DOES review or rate or fave or follow. I have a cover for the story but it isn't the best resemblance of Coco. Her hair and clothes are darker on the cover than they should be. I also need to find out how to upload it. On with the story!
Chapter 3: Coco's past.
"Do any of you know what's wrong with Coco?" Ryou asked the working girls. All were gathered around Ryou except Mint. She sat in her usual spot and in her usual position. Mint shook her head.
"That's what we've been trying to figure out all day," she said, glancing over at them. The five worried girls and boy turned to look at a glum, spaced out Coco. She was mopping the floor.
"Well, at least Coco-nee-Chan is doing something, na no da."Pudding piped up. Ichigo put her hand on Pudding's shoulder and her red curls bounced around as she shook her head.
"She's been mopping the same spot for 15 minutes," Ichigo sighed. Mint snickered.
"She reminds me of you whenever you miss a date with Ma-sa-ya." She teased, mimicking a lovesick Ichigo's actions. Ichigo snarled.
"Well, Excuuuuuse me for being easy to read!" Ichigo huffed. The two girls continued fighting while Zakuro walked over to the glum cat girl. She bent down and started stroking her soft, golden hair. Coco stopped mopping and slowly turned to see the model. Zakuro gave her a small smile.
"What's wrong?" Zakuro asked. Coco just sighed. She blinked a couple times and opened her mouth to say something.
"Two years," Coco whispered. Zakuro could barely make out what she said and didn't understand what she meant. Suddenly, Coco's eyes widened in fear. She fell to her knees while tugging on her hair, almost yanking it out. Tears flooded down her pale face. She bit her lower lip in agony. She started screaming out. "No! Jade! I'm sorry! I'll be a good girl, I swear! Come back Jade, Come back!" She half-sobbed half-screamed. The mews, Ryou and Keiichiro rushed over to her, unable to figure out what happened, or what to do. Finally, Coco stopped, fell to the floor and went limp. Ryou picked her up bridal style and carried her up the stairs. Zakuro was still in shock over what had just happened. She desperately tried to figure out what Coco had meant.
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Chirping birds, cool breezes, children laughing. All things that Coco remembered from that cruel day. She was 12 years old and no different than she was now. She ran through a field of flowers that only Coco and her older sister Jade knew existed. Jade. Very different from Coco. Two years older. Medium-length, straight light brown hair with highlights and low-lights. Freckles dotting her creamy white skin. She was also very similar to Coco. Childish. Kawaii. Kind smile. Beautiful voice. One look and people knew that they were siblings, despite their appearances. They loved each other and were never kept apart. But one day, everything changed. Screams pierced the summer air. Coco and Jade ran to the main area of the park. The sight they saw was ghastly. A gargantuan beetle with enormous mandibles was attacking children, mothers, fathers and even animals. Jade and Coco rushed over to the beast, who was oblivious to their existence. The monster's mandibles dove for a girl about four or five years old. Two adults, who Coco assumed were the child's parents, were crying out for her. Coco had no other thought in her head other than saving that child as if it were her job to protect innocent people. With cat-like speed she dove for the child, cradled her head in her arms and didn't dare let go. She landed instinctively on her feet onto the grass. She released the whimpering child who ran into the arms of her parents.
"Look out!" Coco heard a familiar voice say. She whirled around to see the ferocious beetle diving for her. She saw Jade running for her. Jade tackled Coco, pushing her away from the mandibles of the mutant insect. However, she was in the same spot as Coco had been moments before. The beast had Coco's beloved sister in it's clutches. The last words Coco heard her say were:
"Be safe, Coco." She was taken by the monster into it's underground lair, never seen again.
"Big sister? Jade? NO!"
"JAAAADE!" Coco screeched, sitting up in bed. Her eyes were puffy from crying. She regretted getting up so fast because she had a terrible headache. Holding her head, she took in the appearance of the room. The walls, ceiling and floor were white, there were a couple chairs and a bedside table with a glass of ice cold water. She uttered a small gasp when she realized she wasn't alone. She was surrounded by four very worried mew mews; Ichigo, Lettuce, Mint and Zakuro. She felt guilty for making them worried, even if she had no idea what happened. She inhaled deeply and then exhaled.
"Did... Did Coco worry you?"She asked. Mint exhaled sharply.
"Little bit," she muttered. Her expression softened at Coco's guilty-yet-hurt look. "Sorry. I didn't mean to be so harsh." Coco noticed the missing mew mew.
"Where's Pudding?" Coco asked, worried Pudding was upset with her. "Is she mad at Coco?" Lettuce laughed.
"Are you kidding me? It's the exact opposite. As soon as she saw you unconscious, she started barking orders at us to help you get better." Coco smiled. As if on cue, Pudding burst through the door with several trays assorted with sweets, pancakes, eggs, omelets, hamburgers, ramen, broth and even Kraft Dinner. Coco's eyes widened. Pudding pounced on Coco and began to feed her the broth. Coco swallowed but protested between mouthfuls of the broth.
"Coco can eat by herself, Pudding." The cat girl protested while trying to sit up. Pudding flicked her forehead to make Coco fall back.
"Nuh-uh-uh Coco-chan," Pudding scolded. "We don't want you breaking down again, na no da."The others nodded in agreement.
"Breaking... Down?" Coco asked. She processed those two words.
"Yep. You started screaming things like: "Jade! No!" and "I promise I'll be good!"" Ichigo imitated Coco.
"Yeah, could you explain what happened?" Zakuro asked. Coco sighed and told them everything. By the end of Coco's story, they were all in tears including Zakuro. Only Coco was all cried out.
"Pudding is so sorry, na no da!" Pudding cried. "Pudding lost her mommy when she was younger and has to take care of her little brothers and sisters." Coco put a hand on Pudding's shoulder.
"Coco is sorry too, Pudding." she said sympathetically. Pudding put her head in Coco's lap and began crying. Coco stroked her hair as Pudding began to quietly sob. Coco began to softly vocalize a soothing rhythm to calm Pudding. It ended up putting all the Mews, including herself, to sleep.
During Coco's story, Pai listened from outside the window:
The sound of teleportation filled the air. Taruto appeared out of thin air.
"What are you doing, Pai?" Taruto asked.
"I am collecting data on the weaknesses of the Mews. I need to collect more data for the new Mew." Pai said. Taruto looked at the golden-haired girl. He burst out into hysteric laughter.
"THAT'S the girl who single-handedly disarmed and beat up Kisshu? She's as old as Pudding!" He could barely breathe from laughing so hard.
"Do not be fooled by her looks. She and Kisshu are the same age." Taruto stopped laughing. He was speechless. They just floated and continued staring at the new Mew. She began vocalizing.
"Hey, Pai?" Taruto said. Pai looked at him. "Does that girl seem familiar to you?"
Pai nodded.
"Who is she?"
So, three out of five are done. There are obviously more chapters but like I've mentioned before I'm writing 5 before I post any. Review!