Depression Chapter 25:

Hiro's Return

The next day was the second to last before school started up again, and Kisshu and Ichigo were planning on spending a peaceful day in Inohara Park.

No such luck. Ten minutes after they got there, Ichigo's cell phone rang, and seeing it was Keiichiro, she sighed and asked, "What happened now?"

"Come to the Café, we're having another meeting, and call Moe," Keiichiro said. "Miwa's already here."

Ichigo groaned and said, "Fine, we'll be right there." She hung up and said to Kisshu, "There goes our peaceful day at the park. I'd better call Moe." She scrolled through her contacts, and pressed Send at Moe's number.

Two rings later, she heard, "Ichigo?"

"You're apparently needed at the Café, Miwa's already there, and I'm on my way," Ichigo said.

"I'll be there soon," Moe said, and hung up.

Kisshu sighed and took Ichigo's hand, then teleported to Café Mew Mew.

They landed in the main room, and were startled to see Hiro standing there. "What's HE doing back, Keiichiro?" Kisshu asked.

"We're waiting for Moe, and then I'll explain," Keiichiro said.

"Let me guess, Hiro realized he's supposed to be with Moe, right?" Kisshu sighed. "Why'd we have to come? Ichigo and I were going to have a nice, peaceful day at the park."

"How did you know that?" Keiichiro asked.

"Kisshu's just like that," Hiro said gloomily. "It's as if he knows what the person's going to say. Which is weird, because he's not a psychic."

"I'm just perceptive," Kisshu said. "I wouldn't want to be a psychic, it sounds annoying. Hearing other people's thoughts would drive me nuts. I prefer concentrating if I want to listen to other's thoughts."

"So you can eavesdrop on people's thoughts?" Ichigo asked.

"Yeah, it's an ability we all have," Kisshu said. "Psychics are different, though. They hear everything, whether they want to or not. I'd hate that. And some of them can be overly open about it. I'd rather not hear about how someone's mother decided to commit suicide over her son's death, but psychics NEVER shut up."

"You're just prejudiced because Kino told the school that you cried yourself to sleep after your parents died," Pai said. "Not ALL psychics are like that."

"Kino was EVIL," Kisshu grumbled. "Do you have any idea what it's like to be teased for everything from your hair to your lack of parents? The only reason I didn't get attacked by the bullies is because the lot of them knew I was better than the fighting instructors."

"The girls didn't tease you," Taruto commented.

"No, they were too busy hunting me down to tease me," Kisshu said dryly.

"You were better than the fighting instructors?" Miwa asked. "How old were you?"

"Eight," Kisshu said. "At age ten they decided I should fight the strongest of all our warriors, to test my skills."

"And?" Keiichiro asked.

"I creamed him," Kisshu said. "The only reason I fought badly here is because I was bonded to Ichigo, and couldn't kill her. If I hadn't bonded to her, all the Mews would have been dead before you got Zakuro on board. I probably would have left Pudding alive, though. Our laws about killing children are pretty strict, and despite the fact she was an enemy, she's still a nine-year-old."

"What about Taruto?" Miwa asked.

"Taruto snuck onto Pai's ship when he left, because he decided it would be boring without me and Pai around," Kisshu said. "But Taruto can actually fight, so Pai let him stay."

"Wow…" the others said.

Suddenly Moe ran in, and said, "Sorry I'm late."

"It's fine," Keiichiro said. "I've got a question for you. Have you been feeling any different lately?"

"Different?" Moe asked.

"Your mood," Keiichiro said.

"I've been a bit down lately, but I'm not exactly sure why," Moe said.

"Thought so," Keiichiro said. "Hiro came back to Earth saying the same. He's pretty sure that you and he are supposed to bond, because he's been feeling sad since he left you."

"So the reason I'm feeling sad is because Hiro's been gone?" Moe asked.

"That's what I think," Hiro said. "I started feeling sad on the way back, and after letting the others off the ship, and telling them they had to tell Toshiro's family and mine that we were going to live on Earth, I turned around and came back. When did you start feeling sad?"

"After I went home," Moe said. "I noticed it after Miwa and I parted ways, since we live on the same street, but once I was alone, I started feeling kind of sad."

"Keiichiro's offered to let me live here, and go to your school," Hiro said. "He says Toshiro and Kisshu are going there too, and I'd be in your class."

"Okay!" Moe said cheerfully. "I like having more people to hang out with!"

"Same here," Ichigo said. "It's been you, me and Miwa for so long, it'll be nice to have more friends. Especially since you two finally got boyfriends!"

"Yeah, this will be nice," Miwa said. Then she snickered and said, "I wonder if the girls at school will die of shock? That would be funny to watch."

"Why would they die of shock because you have a boyfriend?" Toshiro asked.

"The whole school knows Moe and Miwa hate boys," Ichigo said. "What they don't realize is that it's just boys who are jerks. Unfortunately, except for Kisshu and Yoki, every boy in the school is a complete jerk- and they're all terrified of Moe and Miwa."

"So you fight at school?" Hiro asked.

"Yup, and the principal gives us free rein as long as we don't kill people," Moe said. "It's a shame some of the girls can't die, but oh well. We can't have everything."

"Hiro, you can't use any of your powers at school," Kisshu said. "And it can be tempting, believe me."

"Aww…" Hiro said. "No weapons if I get attacked?"

"We manage," Moe said. "You'll be fine, don't worry."

Hiro smiled. "Thanks, Moe," he said.

"Now that that's settled, can Ichigo and I go?" Kisshu asked.

Keiichiro sighed. "Yes, you all can go. Have a nice day."

"Mmph," Kisshu said, and teleported Ichigo back to the park. "That was a waste of time," he grumbled. "Why did WE have to go?"

"Beats me," Ichigo sighed. "It's cool that Moe and Miwa have boyfriends, though."

"Yeah, we should have guessed their boyfriends wouldn't be human," Kisshu said.

"I always knew whoever they each found would be highly unusual," Ichigo said. "But I didn't expect them both to bond with Cyniclons."

"Same here," Kisshu said. "I wonder what school's going to be like?"

"I guess we'll find out tomorrow," Ichigo said.

The next morning: Hiro and Toshiro teleported into the living room as Ichigo and Kisshu were finishing breakfast. "Morning," Ichigo said. "Oh good, you remembered the pills."

"Yup," Hiro said. "I suppose we have to walk to school?"

"Unfortunately, yes," Kisshu said.

Ichigo looked at Hiro and Toshiro, and said, "More girl problems on the way."

"So I'm not going to be the only one?" Kisshu asked.

"I'd say so," Ichigo said.

Hiro and Toshiro were both wearing the school uniform, but they still looked pretty different. Hiro's dark blue hair was pulled back into a short ponytail, with his bangs falling over his black eyes. Toshiro's brown hair was styled like Pai's, but he didn't have bangs, so his blue eyes were more visible.

"You mean we're going to get swarmed?" Hiro asked.

"Most likely," Ichigo said. "Don't worry, we'll protect you. And the only thing you can't do is use your powers. Beating people up is fine, though."

"Koneko-chan, we should get going," Kisshu said. "We're going to be late if we don't."

Ichigo jumped up, and ran to get her shoes. Kisshu followed, chuckling a bit. Soon they were out the door, and followed by Hiro and Toshiro, walking to school.

Moe and Miwa were waiting at the gates, like usual, and Moe called out, "Hi guys!"

"Hi," Ichigo said, coming up to them. "We'd better take your boyfriends to the office."

"Why? Are we in trouble?" Toshiro asked.

"No, it's just to let the principal know you're here," Miwa said.

"Okay," Toshiro said. "Ichigo thinks we're going to have girl problems."

"She's right, but we don't mind taking people down," Miwa said. "We usually have them screaming for mercy about two minutes after the first punch. It's FUN."

Hiro sighed as they went to the office. "What's wrong?" Moe asked.

"I don't like the idea of getting swarmed," Hiro said.

"We'll help you," Moe said.

They reached the office, and saw the principal waiting for them. "I just wanted to talk with you six," he said. "Let's go to my office."

The six of them followed the principal to his office, and closed the door. "What did you want to talk about?" Ichigo asked.

"Just a reminder about no killing people," the principal said. "Keiichiro informed me of the latest situation, and I just wanted to remind you about the no-weapons rule in this school, since I have a feeling the rules I set up might get ignored soon. You all are welcome to beat people up if they try anything, just don't kill them or take out weapons."

"We already got the lecture from Keiichiro," Toshiro said. "We won't use weapons. I suppose Keiichiro also told you about what we're doing here in the first place?"

"Yes, you're together with Miwa and Hiro is together with Moe," the principal said. "I didn't really get the bonding thing, but I'm not a Cyniclon, so I guess it doesn't really matter too much."

"We're hoping the girls here will die of shock," Miwa said. "Then we won't have to worry about them."

"Don't count on it," the principal said.

"Oh, we won't," Moe said. "Um… isn't that the bell?"

"Yes, get to class and tell your teacher I got carried away again," the principal said.

"Thanks," Ichigo said, and the six of them left.

I know you all wanted Hiro to come back AFTER Toshiro's first day of school, but I wanted to put them in together, so this is what happened. We'll see what else happens- next chapter! Review plz!