Disclaimer: I do not own Tokyo Mew Mew.
Chapter 7:
Kotoni jolted awake to her alarm and smacked the snooze as hard as she could.
Really? I had to leave my alarm set on a Saturday? I am the biggest-
"Dumbass!" she shouted out loud, as she jumped back out of bed. She ran to her closet quickly, pulled out a t-shirt and pair of denim shorts, and pulled them.
"Kotoni?" called Kotoni's aunt, rubbing her eyes, and walking into the room still in her pajamas.
"You know I don't approve of that kind of language…" she yawned looking at the clock, "Why the hell are you up at seven?"
"Yeah, great, Aunt Cho," said Kotoni pulling a brush through her hair, then putting on some mascara, "Glad you don't approve of foul language."
"Well, really, Kotoni," she sighed, "It's the weekend, and I don't have work for a few hours still!"
"I forgot I have work today," explained Kotoni, now running to the bathroom to brush her teeth.
"Oh yes, that job at the café. I'm so glad you're showing so much responsibility, by the way!"
You have no idea, Aunt Cho, thought Kotoni, running back to her room to grab her backpack and sandals, Your niece is officially responsible for the safety of the world.
Kotoni ran up to her aunt and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and shouted as she ran out the door, "Bye Aunt Cho! See you later!"
"Be home before dark, Kotoni," her aunt called out the door.
Kotoni strolled down the street, smiling. It had been just a few days since she arrived and had her sleepover with the other Mews. She was already feeling like she belonged!
Of course, all it took this time becoming a hideous mutant for some female bonding, she thought to herself, Usually a "Welcome to Town" Party or a party in general but no, never mutation.
The sun was shining very bright, but there were still enough clouds in the sky to keep it from being too hot for comfort.
This is so nice, Kotoni thought, Today is going to be so nice. I can feel it!
She walked up to the pink, lacey-looking café and pushed through the doors.
"Hey guys, which tables am I… working… today…?"
There were no customers inside, and all of the Mews were gathered around Ryou's computer, looking up at her. Kotoni walked backwards back through the doors and read the sign on the outside of the door and walked back in.
"Hey, we're closed," she said, "...what are we doing?"
Ryou sighed and said, "Well, Kotoni, we're closed during business hours, we're gathered around my computer, you girls are Mews- expecting potentially dangerous aliens to arrive quite soon… Tell me, what do you think we're doing?"
Picking up on the sarcasm, Kotoni glared and answered, "Inventory."
The girls laughed but Ryou remained serious, looking at his laptop and whispering to Keiichiro.
Kotoni smiled and walked over to the other girls calmly, but was secretly freaking out.
I can't fight aliens! I don't even know how to use my powers!
Ryou sighed and stood up, "Alright, girls. The computer just calculated the aliens approach-time and we have a little less time than what we predicted."
"How much time do we have?" asked Zakuro.
"About one hour," answered Keiichiro, also getting up, "They're landing in the forest behind the park. We should probably leave around… now."
A moment of silence passed.
"Now!" yelled Ichigo.
"Yeah, thank you ever so much for the heads-up," said Mint.
"Pudding is excited, na-no-da! She'll see Taru-taru again!"
"Um… Ryou? Won't there be people in the park?" asked Lettuce.
"Don't worry. I called up the city council and asked for a personal favor. The park is completely deserted for the day," he answered.
"Ah, the power of money," Ichigo sighed, "Well, no use in complaining, I guess."
"Yes, let's go, let's go, let's go!" cheered Pudding.
Kotoni, hadn't spoken or moved since Ryou dropped the bomb. Her mouth was still slightly agape and a small drop of drool was starting to form.
"Kotoni? Ugh, you're drooling. This is very unattractive, you know." said Mint, waving her hand in front of Kotoni's face, "Great, Ryou, you put her in shock."
"Kotoni?" said Lettuce looking concerned, "What's wrong?"
"I got it," said Ichigo, walking right up to Kotoni's ear, "KOTONI!"
"Huh?" she said, wiping her mouth off, "Oh, hey. What were we… oh. Oh yeah. YOU GUYS WERE SACRIFICING ME TO ALIENS!"
"Sacrificing?" asked Zakuro, somehow managing to look amused.
"I can't even use my powers and you're sending me to fight aliens!"
"We're not sending you defenseless, Kotoni," said Ryou, "Just watch the other girls transform and do as they do."
"Ready guys?" said Ichigo.
"Yes!"
"Mew Mew Strawberry-
"Mew Mew Minto-
"Mew Mew Lettuce-
"Mew Mew Pudding-
"Mew Mew Zakuro-
"Metamorphosis!"
All of the girls suddenly began glowing and gracefully transformed. They each disappeared, then reappeared with animal parts and brightly colored outfits.
"Oh wow…" said Kotoni, "So Ryou made this little transformation possible? Very tasteful, buddy."
Ryou remained stoic and said, "Ha ha. Now, you try."
"I'd rather keep my clothes on, thanks."
"Kotoni!"
"Okay, okay!" she said, reaching into her bag and pulling out her pendant, "Don't have an ultimatum. But seriously, if this doesn't work it's not my fault!"
"Mew Mew Kotoni- Metamorphosis!"
Suddenly, Kotoni felt an inner heat in her ankle. Through swift and strange movements, she placed her pendant over it and felt her whole body change. She grew a second, more sensitive pair of ears and sprouted a tail. When she opened her eyes, she glanced around the room.
Then she looked down. She saw a one strap, off-the-shoulder, tube top and tutu-like miniskirt, both a shiny white- lined with silver. She was also wearing silver, fingerless gloves and ankle-high silver boots. Her curly hair, usually just below the shoulders, fell down to her waist and turned silver. And she had a tail. And two extra ears.
"How do you feel?" asked Ichigo.
"I feel… amazing!" answered Kotoni, turning around in circles trying to see her tail, "I mean, I feel like a skank- just look at me, but wow! I can hear… everything! I can smell everything too! This is-"
"Wonderful. We get it," finished Ryou, "You can freak out about it later. We have to go now!"
"Okay," shouted Kotoni, walking to the door, "I can handle anything, this feels so great! Everything is so clear and beautiful and …hot."
"What?" said Mint, stepping outside, "Its fine. There's even a breeze."
The other girls and Ryou all stepped outside, too.
"Kotoni, do you have a fever?" asked Lettuce.
"No, I was fine a second ago," Kotoni panted.
"Ah, that would be your fox genes kicking in," explained Ryou, "The snow fox is equipped for extremely cold temperatures, so the heat might feel a little strong for you."
"When does it go away?"
"It doesn't."
"Well, fine. I can deal," said Kotoni, "Let's just get going, okay?"
Ryou got in his car and started driving off. The other girls suddenly sprang into a sprint, leaving Kotoni in the dust.
Super speed? Well, I can handle that, she thought, before breaking into a speedy sprint behind the others.
