Sick Day Chapter 8:

Getting Better

Ichigo came downstairs to the living room after turning off the light for Kisshu. Sakura and Pai seemed to be discussing something, while Taruto was sitting on the sofa looking bored. They all looked up as Ichigo came in.

"We've been talking about what's going to happen now that Pai, Taruto and Kisshu will be living here," Sakura said. "I think you're right; it would be pretty lonely with just you and me."

"And I'm going to develop something to change our ears, so we can go out without people looking at us weird," Pai said.

"Good," Ichigo said. "I'm guessing you'll be signing them up for school next year, Mom?"

"Yes, it's a good idea," Sakura said. "I'll work something out."

"Thanks, Sakura," Pai said.

"Sure," Sakura said. "But there's one more thing we need to talk about, and that's your father's funeral, Ichigo."

"What are we going to do for that?" Ichigo asked.

"I'm going to call up his relatives tomorrow, since it's pretty late right now," Sakura said. "I'm hoping they'll help with the arrangements. I guess I should call up his friends as well, and tell his boss what happened, but that will have to wait. I'm completely exhausted. I think we should all go to bed, and continue this in the morning."

"Okay," Ichigo said. "I'll help Taruto with the sofa bed, you go to bed. I'll be up in a while."

"Thanks," Sakura said. She and Pai went upstairs, and Ichigo helped Taruto unfold the sofa bed. Once he was settled, she tucked him in and went upstairs.

The next morning Ichigo woke up and went to check on Kisshu, who appeared to be sleeping more peacefully. She gently put a hand on his forehead, and noticed his fever was almost gone. As she took her hand away, Kisshu started to wake up. "How are you feeling?" Ichigo asked him softly.

"I feel better," Kisshu said. He sat up with no trouble, and asked, "Do you think I could get up for a while?"

"Can you stand? I don't want you to push yourself too much," Ichigo said.

"I think I can stand," Kisshu said. He pushed back the blankets, and put his feet on the floor, then stood up. He was still shaky, and Ichigo went over to steady him. "I think it might be too soon," Ichigo told him. "You're pretty shaky."

"I guess you're right," Kisshu said. "This is frustrating."

Ichigo helped him sit back down, and said, "You'll be better soon. Your fever's almost gone. How's the cough?"

"It hasn't been too bad lately," Kisshu said. "Do you think I could eat something soon?"

"I'll make some broth, it's probably not good to eat anything any heavier than that," Ichigo said. "The last time was pretty bad."

"Last time I had broth, I got pretty sick," Kisshu said. "Is there something else?"

"There might be some chicken noodle soup still," Ichigo said. "Do you want me to heat some up?"

"Sure," Kisshu said.

"I'll be right back," Ichigo said, and went downstairs to the fridge. She took out the remainder of the soup, and heated it up. Then she brought it back to Kisshu. "Don't eat too fast," Ichigo advised him. "And if you feel like you're going to start coughing, stop eating."

"Okay," Kisshu said, taking the bowl from her. He managed to finish it, and Ichigo took the bowl back.

"If you need it, the bucket's on the other side of the bed," Ichigo said. Kisshu looked, and pulled it over a bit. Ichigo took the bowl back downstairs and washed it, then went to check on Taruto. He was waking up, and Ichigo said, "Morning, Taruto."

"Morning," Taruto said. "Is there more of that cereal- the one with icing?"

"I think so, you can check," Ichigo said. "I'm going back to Kisshu."

"How's he doing?" Taruto asked.

"His fever is almost gone, and he's a bit stronger than yesterday," Ichigo said. "I think he'll be better soon."

"Good," Taruto said with relief. "I've never seen him sick like this."

"He told me he doesn't usually get sick," Ichigo said.

"He doesn't," Taruto said. "It was kind of scary this time."

Ichigo ruffled Taruto's hair and said, "Well, he's getting better, so you don't have to worry anymore."

"Thanks, Ichigo," Taruto said.

Ichigo smiled and went back upstairs. Kisshu was still awake, so she sat down next to him. Pai came in and asked, "How are you today, Kisshu?"

"Better," Kisshu said. "I'm still not strong enough to stand, though. But I'm feeling better."

"Good," Pai said.

Ichigo's cell phone rang, and she looked at the caller ID, picked up, and said, "What's up, Ryou?"

"Are you okay?" Ryou asked.

"Pretty much," Ichigo replied. "I'm not sick, but I miss my dad. My mom came home last night."

"How did she take the news of you being a Mew Mew?" Ryou asked.

"Pretty well," Ichigo replied. "She's decided to basically adopt Kisshu, Pai and Taruto."

"Have you talked more about forming a truce?" Ryou asked.

"Not really," Ichigo admitted. "I think we've basically decided that this is a better idea than the fighting, which was going nowhere."

"I talked to the Mews, and we'll set up peace talks when Kisshu's better, if that's what they want," Ryou said. "Can I speak with Pai?"

"Hang on," Ichigo said. She turned to Pai and said, "Ryou wants to talk to you."

"Alright," Pai said.

"Here he is," Ichigo said to Ryou, and handed the phone to Pai. Pai took it and went into the hallway, closing the door. Ichigo sat back down on the bed with Kisshu, and said, "I hope this works."

"Me too," Kisshu said.

Pai came back in and handed the phone to Ichigo. "It looks like we'll work this out," he said. "There's just one thing left- getting rid of our totally uncooperative leader."

"How do we do that?" Ichigo asked.

"He has a human host in this world," Pai said. "It's actually that guy who just broke up with you, Ichigo."

"YES! Now I've got an even better reason to kill that jerk!" Kisshu shouted excitedly.

"True that," Ichigo said. "But you need to get better before you can kill anyone."

Kisshu sighed.

Sakura came in and asked, "Kisshu, how are you today?"

"A little better, but I still can't walk," Kisshu said. "Ichigo said my fever's almost gone, though."

Sakura came over and felt his forehead, and said, "Yep, she's right. Have you eaten yet?"

"Ichigo got me some soup," Kisshu said. "And this time I didn't start coughing so hard I threw up."

"That's good," Sakura said. "It sounds like you'll be better soon."

"That would be nice," Kisshu said, yawning.

"Get some more rest, you look worn out again," Ichigo said.

"Okay…" Kisshu said sleepily. "Can you be here?"

Ichigo smiled. "Sure."

Kisshu slowly fell back to sleep after that, and Pai and Sakura left.

The next few days were pretty much the same. Kisshu was getting stronger, and by the third day since Sakura came home, he was pretty much recovered. He still had a bit of a cough, but that was going away too.

One day Pai teleported in and said, "Ryou has called a meeting now that Kisshu's better. We're going to Café Mew Mew tomorrow afternoon at three."

"Okay," Ichigo said.

The next day: Kisshu teleported Ichigo to Café Mew Mew, followed by Pai and Taruto. The other Mews, Ryou, and Keiichiro were waiting in the main room, and when they teleported in, Ryou said, "I think we should talk in the basement."

"That's fine," Pai said. He and the others followed Ryou to the basement, where there was a table and a bunch of chairs set up. Everyone took a seat, and Ryou said, "Pai and I have been talking over the last weeks, and we've come up with a solution to the fighting. There's only one problem left- their leader."

"What are we doing about that?" Zakuro asked.

"His human host is Aoyama Masaya," Pai said. "If we kill him, we'll be fine. We'll most likely get exiled from our planet, but at least we'll all be safe."

"Um… Ichigo, are you okay with that?" Mint asked.

"He dumped me, and if it's for the good of the Earth, I don't really mind," Ichigo said. "Besides, I'm dating Kisshu."

The others' jaws dropped. "What, Pai and Taruto didn't say anything?" Ichigo asked.

"No, that was not mentioned in any of our conversations," Ryou said.

Pai shrugged and said, "I did not think it was as important as forming a truce. Besides, it's their business, not mine."

"Good point," Keiichiro said. "So what are we doing about killing Aoyama?"

"I'll do it!" Kisshu said eagerly.

Pai sighed. "Fine, just don't do it in public," he said.

"Can I go do it now?" Kisshu asked.

Pai sighed again and said, "Fine, but remember, if you get into trouble, call one of us."

"Yeah, yeah," Kisshu said, and teleported out.

"He seemed really into that," Mint commented.

"He hates Aoyama," Ichigo said. "Now he's got a chance to kill him, he's probably over the moon."

"Do we have anything else to discuss?" Taruto asked.

"I guess not," Ryou said. "After Aoyama is dead, Pai's taking the Mew Aqua back to your planet, and then I guess he'll come back."

"So we can all go do other things?" Taruto asked eagerly.

"Yes…" Pai said. "What are you planning on doing?"

"Pudding said she's going to buy something called 'ice cream'," Taruto said. "I want to try it!"

"More sugar?" Pai asked.

"Yep!" Taruto said happily.

"You do realize we have ice cream here, right?" Ryou asked. Pai glared at him. "What?"

"Taruto is going to become hyper for life anyways, please don't encourage him," Pai said.

"I LIKE sugary food," Taruto said.

"It's not very good for you, though," Ichigo said. "And my mom's rule is one dessert a day."

"Whyyyyyy?" Taruto whined.

"It's not healthy to eat too much sugar," Ichigo said. She turned to Pudding and said, "Pudding, you've created a monster."

Pudding just smiled and said, "Come on Taru-Taru! Let's go eat ice cream till it comes out our ears!"

"How does that work?" Taruto said, as he and Pudding wandered off.

The others just sighed.

Well, Kisshu finally got better, and he gets to kill Aoyuck! Review plz, and if you have some ideas, plz let me know.