A/N: Oh my, an even shorter chapter! I don't actually mean it to be like this – I'm just typing as quick as I can and I'm separating the chapters by the scene changes… for now. Anyway, one more chapter to come, then we're finished until I get reviews :D

The Last Night on Earth

Chapter 4

Ichigo sat on her bed, her stomach full and her body cleansed. It was only eight o'clock, and she knew that it'd be stupid of her to even consider doing her summer homework tonight. Nothing was on TV, Masaya was busy with preparing for the Kendo championships held twenty minutes out of town and the other girls were with their family – and each other.

Ichigo never felt so scared… alone.

She was prepared for an Alien attack, she knew that. Mew Aqua was stored inside of her, when she transformed it'd be there for a short while as she fought, since she didn't use it all up last time.

Masha wasn't a lot of comfort, sleeping at the foot of the bed contently. Ichigo had nothing to do – nothing but think about that of which she refused to before.

Kisshu, you damn annoying alien! Where the hell are you? She took a moment to stare out to her balcony, where they had many confrontations over the past three years. I…it's not like I…well maybe I'm worried. It's not like you not to make your presence known – a perverted comment here, a stolen kiss there – not that I want you to, but its normality! That way I know you're around, I know how strong you are and I know what to expect! I haven't seen you in a long time; I don't know what the Mew Aqua has done to you.

Ichigo sighed. She had to admit it. She had grown fond of her stalker alien, seeing how he matured over the years as she did too. He was still his same old self, just a bit more sensitive to Ichigo's wants and needs. His infatuation – if it was even that – had not disappeared. Silently, Ichigo liked the attention.

No! Masaya is mine, as I am his. But why do we argue? I mean, sure, Kisshu and I argue, but we have to. Masaya and I shouldn't! Where are you, my Blue Knight? You've been missing for so long… it's like that part of you has been taken over by a grumpy Masaya…

Ichigo remembered a conversation with her mum, stating that sometimes boys grow up later than girls and go through the same ordeals like mood swings when they're older. Ichigo knew this wasn't true, but it was slightly comforting.

However, this didn't help to wave her uneasiness. Deciding to have a breath of fresh air, she stood outside staring at the full moon and its army of stars. It was such a beautiful spring night – the last for a year. It was going to be a hot summer, but Ichigo was okay with that. She had an aircon, an army of fans and a military's supply of icepoles.

Maybe that'd help. Sugar.

Making her way downstairs, Ichigo jumped as she heard the phone ring. Her cat ears were out, but she didn't bother to make them disappear.

"…Moshi Moshi?" Who would be calling this late at night?

"Ichigo-san!" Ah, Lettuce. "Are you okay? N-Not that you wouldn't be, its just… that is, I mean to say… you're alone. Do you want to stay with Purin-san and I?" Ah Lettuce, you're so sweet.

"Um, no that's okay Lettuce-san. You and Purin have a full house with all of her siblings. I'll be fine, I'm Mew Ichigo remember? Have a good evening Lettuce, I'll see you for work tomorrow nya!" She hung up, touched by her friends kindness.

On the other end of the line, Lettuce sat in Purin's living room, her siblings already asleep in their respective rooms. Shirogane also sat with the girls in the small lounge room, drinking tea as Purin cleaned up, refusing Lettuce's offer.

"So you noticed too Lettuce-chan?" Ryou asked, watching Lettuce blush lightly.

"Mmm. They used to be a very happy couple, now they argue every day, whether they notice it or not. It's… concerning."

"Not to mention the absence of the Blue Knight in our fights."

"Ryou-san," Lettuce blushed a little more, not used to calling him this. "Is there a link? We don't know much about how or why Aoyama-san is the Blue Knight. I'm sure Zakuro-san and I are not the only ones who are confused."

"So Zakuro noticed too?" Lettuce nodded. "I expected it from her. She's really taking charge – I think she senses its nearly over."

"Is it really, Shirogane-chan?" Purin walked in, overhearing the conversation.

"Almost, Purin…almost."