As Ryou walked into the café he looked around at the mews, the last customers had just left and they were now closing up. It had been a week since the aliens they were use to had gone and since that time he had noticed the mews hadn't been there selves. They seemed saddened and none of them were their normal selves and he also felt sad by having to see them this way.

They had of yet to see the aliens Pinchu, Caruto or Gai but Ryou knew they would come soon.

As he watched the mews slowly cleaning up he saw the same expression they had had for all week, they seemed vague often and although they'd smile for the customers he knew they weren't happy. It seemed weird... that the aliens who were their enemies had infact turned out to be the one's who made the mews themselves, without them here the mews no longer seemed what they were.

Not wanting to see them like this any longer he cried, "Alright mews, you've done alright today so I'll let you off just don't be late tomorrow or it comes out your wages!"

Usually he would have expected Ichigo or one of the others to pout at him and call him 'meanie' but this time they just nodded and went outside.

"Ryou?"

Ryou turned to see Keiichiro.

"Their still not them selves I see, how long will this last I wonder..." he said.

Ryou looked back as the mews walked outside, "I don't know, I just hope it's all sorted out soon."

But the Mews weren't the only one's disheartened...

-X-

Kisshu sat on his bed (in his bedroom, in his home, on his planet) and sighed, he looked at his calendar above his bed which showed a female alien for the month who was staring at the camera in a sexy manner but that didn't affect Kisshu... the only one he wanted was Ichigo. He now regretted not kissing Ichigo as he'd never be able to do that again unless... well unless the locket triggered but that of course would mean she was in danger and that was the last thing he wanted. As her face entered his mind he felt a pain in his heart and he immediately pushed the thought away not wanting to feel any more hurt. Standing up he sighed a walked out, he needed to walk for a bit to clear his head...

-X-

Taruto was also in his room and was floating above his bed with his knees crossed. He and the other two had landed on the planet two days ago and since then he'd been bored and had nothing to do. He hadn't realised till now how much of his time he spent with Tokyo Mew Mew... Now all he seemed to have was plenty of time. As his thoughts drifted back to Pudding he remembered what she had looked like when they had last met, he liked Pudding... a lot, proberly more than he had realised before. Putting his hand in his pocket he pulled out the sweet Pudding had given him...

"It's a sweet, keep it with you at all times please."

Taruto wrapped his fingers around it and promised himself he would do that...

-X-

Meanwhile Pai sat at the table in his kitchen, (not sure if the alien's planet has kitchens... or even houses but oh well lol. ) he looked at the letter before him. Tomorrow he, Kish and Tart would be going to the alien government to give a report. It seemed that everyone had been rather surprised when they had come back to the planet and apparently they had to go to the alien government and say why they had come back. Putting the letter down he sighed and as he thought of what had happened recently he cursed himself as the same person came into his thoughts. Why? Why did the girl called Lettuce always come to him... for some reason it pained him not being on earth any more even though he hated the earthlings...

-X-

As Ichigo made her way home by walking the streets she stopped suddenly and sighed, so many things had happened recently... Bringing her arm upwards she took off the glove she had kept on to hide the mark, it was still there... It hadn't gotten smaller at all and till it did she couldn't touch any of her mew friends... Even when Ryou and Keiichiro had touched her it had pained her as it still hurt. One day when she had slipped Keiichiro had only caught her by grabbing her arm quickly and it had a hurt a tremendous amount.

She wished she knew what Pinchu was up too; with Kisshu he always showed up unexpectedly to harass her but at least then she knew he wasn't up to anything if he had time to see her. With Pinchu she hadn't seen him in ages and was beginning to get nervous. She had to admit she felt saddened by the fact Kisshu had left and it was obvious Pudding was sad about Taruto too as those two had been very close and everyone knew that. Even Mint, Zakuro and Lettuce were upset because of the alien's absence.

-X-

As Caruto walked the spaceship he walked into the controls room and saw Pinchu and Gai speaking, walking up to them he spoke.

"Pinchu what are you planning? It's already been a week since our clones left and from what I've heard they're speaking to the alien government tomorrow and then they'll find out we were lying about being replacements for their mission."

Pinchu smiled, "Don't worry... it's all sorted."

"Pinchu but really... what are you going to do?" Gai asked.

"You see..." Pinchu replied, "I had hoped that by now the two remaining mews Zakuro and Mint would have come into contact with Ichigo as then I would be able to control her though the mark but... they're still be weary and because of our clones and the government we'll have to go with my back-up plan."

"Which is..." Caruto murmured.

Pinchu smirked, "If the mews won't touch mew Ichigo voluntarily then it seems we'll have to lend a hand won't we?"

Caruto smiled aswell as he realised what he was saying, "Gotcha, I ain't got a problem with that."

"Are you really saying what I think you are?" Gai asked.

Pinchu nodded, "Yep, we're gonna catch ourselves some mews."

-X-

As Zakuro and Mint walked along the pavement they came to the place where they parted in separate directions.

"Bye Zakuro." Mint murmured.

"See you." Zakuro replied however she suddenly stopped and stared into the trees she had a week ago, just like before she sensed something.

"What is it?" Mint asked noticing.

"We're being watched." Zakuro murmured back.

"What!?" Mint cried.

"Quiet... I'll come in the same direction as you and I'll see if he follows. Act like you don't know he's there." she whispered.

"Kay..." Mint replied.

Zakuro looked into the bushed once more and shrugged to try to show the spyer she was thinking it her imagination. The two pretended to talk about something then went off in the same direction."

As they walked along some streets and then turned to walk down a path with trees on either side Mint asked, "What about now?"

"They're still watching... it's time to transform."

Mint nodded and because the sun was just setting there weren't many people out and so it wasn't a problem. Nodding they quickly got out their pendants and transformed into their Mew Forms.

Turning around Zakuro cried, "We know you're there, so come out!"

There was a snigger and then before them teleported Caruto and Gai.

"Good job, I thought you might have sussed us out when you walked in the same direction together." Caruto commented.

"It's you two! What are you doing here?!" Mint shouted.

"Juts to pick you up is all." Gai replied, "Don't worry."

"What do you mean?" Zakuro asked preparing to fight.

-X-

"So you want us to pick up the purple and blue mew then?" Gai asked.

"Yup." Pinchu replied, "I just want to do something then you can do whatever you want."

"I dibs the blue chick." Caruto commented.

"Because she's rich?" Gai asked.

Caruto shrugged, "You should be happy, you get the older babe..."

Gai turned away to hide his embarrassment, "Stop saying such things, you know I have a girlfriend already."

"I thought you'd broken up." Pinchu stated.

"N...no... Where'd you hear that?" Gai stammered.

"Aw come on you two were practically screaming at one another over the phone the other day." Caruto laughed.

Gai glared at Caruto then asked, "And how's your love life may I ask?"

Caruto grinned, "Doing alright, I'm dating all three Richardson sisters at the moment... they sure are hot!

... and loaded"

Pinchu sighed, "Enough chatting, go get them!"
"Hai."

"Hai."

-X-

"As if we'd let you take us!" Mint cried.

"Prepare to be defeated." Zakuro added.

The two girls quickly got out their weapons and aimed for the clones.

"Mew Mint Arrow!"
"Mew Zakuro Sphere!"

As both girls attacks went for the clones the aliens merely smiled and teleported away before the attack could hit them.

"Damn." Mint muttered.

"Too slow!" Caruto's voice said.

"Unworthy to our abilities." Gai added.

The two mews eyes widened when they realised the aliens had teleported directly behind them but before they could turn the aliens acted.

"Eek!" Mint cried as Taruto slided his arm around her body, Zakuro also flinched as Gai put his arm around her bare stomach.

"Checkmate." Gai stated.

"Release us at once or you are sure to regret it." Zakuro stated.

"You're gonna pay for this when..." Mint cut off when Caruto quickly got out a syringe and injected the green liquid into her arm.

"Mew Mint!" Zakuro cried trying her best to escape but before she could succeed Gai also injected Zakuro with the same substance in her arm.

Both Mews stopped resisting and in no time at all they both closed their eyes and slipped unconscious in the aliens grasp.

"Easy!" Caruto cried.

"It's hard to believe the almighty Deep Blue was defeated by these mews." Gai said.

"Let's go meet Pinchu then." Caruto said picking Mint up bridal style. (Just to remind you, Caruto is older than Taruto and taller so he would be able to manage picking up Mint and holding her easily)

"Kay." Gai said doing the same with Zakuro.

Both aliens quickly teleported with the unconscious mews in their arms.

-X-

"Ryou!" Keiichiro shouted.

Ryou quickly ran into the laboratory basement, "What is it?"

"I just detected a mew transformation from Zakuro and Mint but their energy just cut off shortly after."

"What then does that mean the aliens have acted?" Ryou asked.

"I don't know..." Keiichiro murmured.

"Wait Mew Ichigo is also transforming." Ryou cried.

"Only Lettuce and Pudding remained untransformed." Keiichiro stated.

Ryou quickly turned and began running.

"Ryou, where are you going?" Keiichiro asked.

Ryou halted at the bottom of the stairs, "To help them, I can't just sit and do nothing."

"Ryou we can't do anything, it's up to them... and remember the locket Kisshu gave Ichigo? Well if she is in danger then the aliens will come... for now it's up to them alone." Keiichiro explained.

Ryou sighed, "Damn." he shouted hitting a wall with his fist.

-X-

As Ichigo made her way along the now empty streets something suddenly caught her eye, looking to the side she looked behind a tree on the opposite side of the street to see a figure behind it.

She continued to walk but when she looked back the figure had disappeared, feeling nervous she started to run until she turned a corner and bumped into something.

Falling on the floor she rubbed her head and looked up to see Pinchu.

"My, my, clumsy aren't we?" he asked grinning.

"Pinchu!?" Ichigo cried quickly scrambling off the floor, "What are you doing here!?"

Pinchu offered a hand, "To escort you of course."

Ichigo took a step back and stared, he was going to take her whether she liked it or not and she knew it. Knowing what she had to do she replied, "No way! I won't

let you! MEW MEW ICHIGO! ME-TA-MOR-PHO-SIS!"

After she had transformed she then faced Pinchu ready to fight.

Pinchu smirked, "Impressive, I didn't even notice you were going to transform otherwise I would have prevented you. But... it makes no change..." he said teleporting suddenly.

Ichigo quickly looked all around waiting for him to attack, just as she turned around she saw Pinchu staring at her with his face just a mere inch away from her.

"Hello kitten." he said smirking.

Ichigo gasped and quickly jumped back but just as she did Pinchu grabbed her arm, in that second Ichigo thought he was going to cause her the same pain he had before but she then realised that wasn't the case as he grabbed her other arm and held her wrists together.

"Get off!" she shouted struggling.

"Sorry, no can do." he replied, letting go of her wrists with one hand and holding them together with the other one, reaching inside his pocket he brought out and held a syringe in front of her.

Ichigo's eyes widened and she gasped, then something suddenly caught her eye. Looking around her neck she noticed the locket Kisshu had given her was glowing and she remembered Kisshu saying if she was in danger the locket would trigger and he would know. That meant Kisshu would come! But... what if he didn't get here in time.

"That is..." Pinchu murmured looking at it with shock knowing what it was, "It seems Kisshu didn't trust me... but it doesn't matter" he said.

Ichigo looked up to see him smirking, he seemed to that all the time and she now knew that when he did he usually had something up his sleeve...

Before she could act Pinchu quickly put the syringe into her arm and pushed the liquids into her system, struggling she tried to escape but soon Ichigo found herself becoming sleepy all of a sudden and stopped struggling, as the world around her seemed to spin she gently closed her eyes as sleep overcame her and collapsed.

Pinchu caught her in his arms and smiled as he stared at the girl in his arms; he then looked at the locket around her neck to see the light fading as because Ichigo was no longer conscious she couldn't trigger the locket with her emotions.

"Kisshu..." he murmured, "Well done for giving this to her but know that it is no threat to my plan, either way you'll lose." he added holding the heart shaped locket and pulling it right off of Ichigo's neck.

Looking at it he smirked and dropped it on the floor and then with that he teleported away.

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Oo So three mews have been taken by the aliens... hmm... I hope the 'real' aliens come back into the story come. And for those of you who are wondering, no I still have no internet so if you send me any mail I won't get it or be able to reply because my e-mail isn't working either. Just reminding yah! Anyway please review

I also want to say thank you to people who are reading the story so far and giving me loads of nice reviews! Thankies! I'm also soon going to be starting a new story... well when I say story I mean loads of short stories all in one. Like a collection of short, funny stories. They include stories like, Kisshu Discovers Youtube, Ebay, DeathNote etc. The title will always be something like ' discovers ' I promise they'll be funny! Hehe I think I've already posted two and more are sure to come! Anyways, bye for now fellow readers! (Waves)