Yu-Gi-Oh! : Dragon Knight Reborn!
Created by: DragonKnight15
Disclaimer: This story is a copyright from me. I also may have used other plots from other authors. Almost all characters, objects, names, places, powers, moves, events, plots and weapons are not original worked. They were already made from other manga, anime and cartoon stories. They are also already copyrights that I do not own. This story is an anime story. P.S. This story is also a crossover of other anime/cartoon stories like Naruto Shippuden, Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Sonic X plus Sonic video game/comic history and characters, Danny Phantom, FullMetal Alchemist, Sailor Moon, Pokémon and others more. I am borrowing Erika Aoyama and Mew Erika from Redwallfan2000 from Fan as one of the other characters in this anime story. Ichigo Momomiya is 16 years old than 12-13 like in the anime/manga. This is not also a copy of either any "Dragon knight" or "Dragon Knights" stories, but it's weird that I never heard of them until now. It is my idea, even if the names of it are weird. Some characters will have, sometimes, a short written name. Most names are in their Japanese or English versions. If you don't get it, look at in the Internet. Note: Most Duel Monster card names will be in their English names. Also, most cards effects are change into their anime version. Also note that most techniques/Jutsus from Naruto will be in its English form and others in its Japanese forms.
Hello Readers, this is Episode 53 of the last arc for Volume 2: Love, Kindred Spirits! The Alien God rises, the Dragon of the Heavens and the Last Duel! Please enjoy it!
P.S. I do not own them all or any of them except this crossover story, so I wrote the band's or artist's name that wrote that song which I do not own again.
I just want to say thank you for all to be reading and most of all reviewing DKR as long as you've all had. I kinda wish I could have finished Volume 2 before the start of 2017 but I have some good news: I have done some long-ahead writing on Volume 2 and I can ensure you all that Volume 2 will end without a problem of how long it'll take. However, it doesn't change I will upload 1 chapter at a time during each Thursday. I might make an exception so we'll just have to see.
As for Volume 3... hehe, 2017 will be the year and that's where I'll work even more towards completing that one and starting Volume 4 and hopefully 5. I should tell you that at the current time Volume 2 is the longest Volume for the DKR series so far. It might change for what will happen in Volume 4 but I'll try to.
I also have some surprised for the end of Volume 2 but I won't tell them yet.
I wish you all a happy new year and wish many others can find joy in their lives. And also that maybe I can get more supporters and reviewers for DKR. I do want one day for this fanfic to be mention in TV Tropes. For now, I'll be satisfied knowing I am doing a good job with the story. Anyway, have a happy-
Zarc: ZARCEVE! And may all your little dreams come true... and then burn to oblivion by my Supreme King Dragon. HAHAHA!
DragonKnight15: ... Enjoy today's chapter, it's the last Arc.
Intro: The Earth... is a great place where humanity and all other creatures live and learn to evolve little by little, but this great world has Darkness in it too. Evil beings who wish to conquer this world and everyone.
Only one being stood against them to show everyone the power of light and hope, but this great mythical dragon wasn't able to stop them. He gave his powers and hope to a human that was known by his name, the Dragon Knight!
Before this hero also met his end, he gave the legendary Dragon Sword and his hopes and dreams to the next knight, his youngest son who is destined to become a legend by the sides of his comrades and his love. This hero... is the Hero of Light, the Last Dragon Knight of Light!
This is the tale of his greatest battle of his youth and the love one he must protect at all cost!
In order to save the person you love, you must fight for him/her. Even if it's hard, even if you die, you cannot ever give up or you won't ever forgive yourself. You have to fight and never give up!
(OPENING 4: Hotaru no Hikari by Ikimonogakari from Naruto Shippuden)
Volume 2: Episode 53: The Strength of Love! A Cat's Secret Reveal!
In the Previous Episode of DKR:
The Semi-Finals of Battle City V3 have ended with only Yugi and Akumu remaining, about to have their major confrontation as both the Dragon Knight and Dark Leader Dragon in two weeks.
Kaiba, already defeated by his lately loss but not out, decided to leave to find another way to defeat Yugi until Jonouchi crossed his way, demanding a match. Kaiba scoffed at such a thought, not needing a simple duel to show he can beat a three-rated moron like him. Jonouchi barked at him, telling him he can beat him and ultimately Seto accepted… just as Ichigo jumped in and demanded to be Jonouchi's partner in the duel. Jonouchi sweat dropped, arguing that this is his fight but Ichigo remained him who risked her life to save his in his previous duel.
And so with little opinion, the 2-on-1 duel between Jonouchi and Ichigo versus Kaiba began; a duel Ichigo was determined to show the Love Dragons in action. Throughout the duel, Ichigo showed her improved dueling style, mixing in the unique and rare Love Dragons in their first debut. Kaiba, annoyed by such dragons of ''love'' showed no mercy as he even brought out Blue Demon the Torment Dragon to settle the duel but Jonouchi saved Ichigo from the attack, leaving the rest to her.
Touched by his last actions and vowed to show to Kaiba that power alone isn't everything, Ichigo revealed the full power of her dragon of love, summoning the ultimate Love Dragon LV8 and with its effect and her higher Life Points, the Love Dragon defeated Blue Demon and Kaiba lost to a beginner.
Ichigo purred to victory, winning her first official duel and showing that even a girl like herself can be a duelist too with both heart and love on her side and with her cards… also Kaiba vowed he will destroy her next time.
With the duel finally settle, can Yugi set up his deck to face the Dark Lord and his Darkness/Wicked God Deck or will something much worst happen in between these 2 weeks?
What will happen next?
And now the conclusion... last left off in the previous episode:
A big smile was on Ichigo's face, whistling as she, Yugi and everyone else stood outside of the Kaiba Stadium, now closed. She giggled, not believing she actually beaten Kaiba herself. But she had Jonouchi to help her and her Love Dragons. Even so, she showed that man that by having love and friendship prevails over pride and power; a lesson he won't forget ever.
Ichigo smiles warmly, not caring that she's actually hungry. She turns to Yugi who seemed to be looking at his cards as he was once again wearing his Millennium Puzzle. She was certain he was talking to the Pharaoh guy about his duel against Kaiba. He seemed focused, eyeing White-Horned Dragon. She smiled, glad that card help him when he needed it. She has to thank her father for that one or else Kaiba would have won.
''It was nice of Kaiba-Baka to order us free taxis to take us back to our homes.'' Ichigo begins a subject, wanting to speak to someone. Judai was going to agree as well as Danny oddly enough until Jonouchi interrupted, pretty upset. ''Momomiya, the man has limos! Taxis to him are like bikes!''
Anzu and the others were siding with Jonouchi on that one since Kaiba always has limos or fast cars… or a Blue-Eyes White Dragon jet.
Ichigo just smiled, not really caring about that answering. ''Hey, I'm not complaining for once Nya.''
Jonouchi sweat drops, not sure if she means it or if she's high right now.
''So, we're going to celebrate right?'' Honda asks, a little curious since Yugi not only saved Marik but also beaten Kaiba. Anzu sweat drops, not sure about a celebration would be the best time.
''It's a little too soon for us to even celebrate since Yugi still needs to beat that man.'' The brunette protests, certain it is not the right time. Yugi, however, smiled on the idea. ''No, it's okay.''
Anzu startles up as did Otogi and Mai. Honda and Jonouchi grin of amazement.
''Wait really?'' Anzu questioned, actually surprised of all people Yugi is fine with that. The tricolor head nods, thinking they all deserve a little bit of break after all they went through during the tournament. ''Yea, but a small one. Nee-san would agree with Anzu.''
Anzu smiled, glad at least another Mutou would. Jenny is serious if not frightening.
''Then let's have a small party!'' Judai declares, excited about it. Danny gives him a look, amazed he still has the energy for one.
Ichigo smiled at them as multiple taxis arrived, saying. ''Well have fun then everyone.''
Yugi startles up now, turning to face the cherry head. He would have thought she would be coming along, asking her. ''You're not coming Ichigo-kun?''
The redhead pigtail yawns, wishing she could but she had other stuff to worry about. And those other stuffs were if her feelings were if Masaya is upset with her since she wasn't able to call him back since her phone fell over from the blimp. She didn't want him to worry or well… become concern that she might be cheating with him. No, he could never assume that and she wasn't. She stared at Yugi, blinking for an answer as she yawns again exhausted.
''I'm tired, need a bath, and tell Ryou I'll be available to work again. Not to mention prepare for tomorrow for school and so on. So today, I'll pass.'' She explains herself, needed to rest and to not let others assume other things about her love life. Ever since she began hanging around with Yugi, people have said that they be a thing but they weren't; they're just good friends in Ichigo's heart and even Yugi's… but… sometimes, it felt fuzzy with her. Not like the time with Ryou or the number of attempts that Kish forces her to love him; this was… different. Like… like…
''Are you sure about-'' Yugi asks as the red cherry head panics, waving her hands rapidly. ''YEA YEA! I'm sure! Have fun will you, Yugi-kun?''
The tricolor head eyes her, still seeing her still nervous. She relaxes, smiling as she tells him confident, winking. ''We'll celebrate after you become Duel King again, right?''
Yugi didn't reply at her, smiling at the thought of celebrating with her. ''… Yea.''
Ichigo giggles as she opens the door of her taxi and enters it. She rolls the window of the door down, pulling out her arm waving to everyone. ''So long everyone Nya!''
Judai and Johan waved goodbye along with Shizuka as Danny did a small one with Anzu. She smiled as her cab starts leaving. Ichigo then glares really threatening at Mai, telling her as the cab passes her.
''And don't tell my secret to any if you want to continue looking like a model.'' She mutters to her in a threatening tone. Mai was completely taken back by the threat that girl gave her as the taxi left. She blinks, not sure to take her serious. Then again, she was told that she can kick Jonouchi's nuts and who knows what else.
''Don't be surprised, she did the same with me too.'' Jonouchi told her, imitated by the cat girl. Mai sweat drops, not sure if she should feel relaxed. ''Lucky me?''
Yugi stares as Ichigo left in her taxi, actually sad she won't be around for at least this small party. He actually wanted to thank her personally. He remembers way back he wasn't at all curious about entering Battle City V3 but Ichigo kinda convinced him to try regardless of what happened because she said he would win; no one else but him should win. He smiled, thinking it over and no one else ever told him to win something if it didn't involve saving the world or a friend/love one.
''You don't need to worry about her.'' Atem pointed it out to him as the tricolor head blushes, forgetting he was around listening to his thoughts.''No, I don't. She's amazing and strong-hearten. She doesn't always need me.''
Atem sighs, amazed he said that than just he misses her.
''He's a moron.'' Yin Dragon stated firmly, growling on the right side of Yugi. He sweat dropped as Yang Dragon pops in on the left side smiling. ''Clueless is a better term.''
''He is, sometimes.'' Atem added as Yugi groans to himself, not believing they're treating him like an idiot. He sighs, not exactly sure what they were referring about. He knows Ichigo has her own life to enjoy… and one that might end with her Mew half. For now, he needs to worry about how to defeat the Dark Lord in their upcoming duel. That's more important right now.
Their taxis arrived as they all went to Yugi's home to enjoy a small celebration… after Yugi was scowled by his sister with a pan. The tricolor head sobs of terror, regretting his choice.
The following day…
It was now morning as Yugi, saddened after the lecture and swinging practice Jenny was doing with him, was back in Domino High School with his friends. They arrived as everyone stared at them, no doubt focusing their attention at the tricolor head since almost everyone watched the duels Yugi was in.
''Hehe, everyone is watching closely at us Yugi.'' Jonouchi grins, getting a little excited with the number of fans they might have now.
''I think they're more focus on Yugi than you.'' Honda pointed out no doubt all of them wanting Yugi. Jonouchi gives him a glare as oddly enough one girl walked over, blushing. The group eyes her as she holds up a Red-Eyes Black Dragon plushy with a name tag, asking Jonouchi to sign it.
Jonouchi lifts his head up smiling, pulling out a pen as he grins at Honda signing his name over the tag. ''You were saying?''
Honda drops his jaw as the girl hugs her plushy, bowing nervously to Jonouchi before running off to show her friends.
''Who knew?'' Anzu questioned, actually surprised herself. She eyes Yugi who pretty much a group wanted him to sign their stuff. She groans, grabbing him by the arm and pulling him away. ''And you should be more focus on the strategy you need to use against the Dark Lord.''
Yugi sweat drops, agreeing with her as he replies. ''Don't worry. I have something that I was working from yesterday that might just-''
Anzu nods, loving to hear what he has in mind… until she heard nothing else. She blinked, turning and panics as Yugi was gone as she held what was a fish in her palm. Honda sweat drops as did the group, not possible for Yugi to have just disappeared. Jonouchi stares at the fish in Anzu's hand, narrowing his eyes as he puts on his Sherlock hat, convinced on who was the culprit.
Detective Jonouchi wasn't far from the truth as Yugi yells, being dragged from his feet by a fast yet nervous Ichigo.
''WAAW!'' He yelled through the halls, not getting noticed as people just turned and thought they heard something. He soon stopped as Ichigo pulls him into an empty classroom, hugging him scared. ''THANK GOD I FOUND YOU NYA!''
Yugi gives her a ''WTF'' shocked expression, not at all sure why she's hugging him? He asks her as her hug tightened. ''Is everything okay Ichigo-kun?''
''NO IT'S NOT NYA!'' She yelled, almost weeping sounding more than scared. Yugi was now becoming concern with this, fearing it was something one of their many enemies did to them.
''Is it the Dark Lord, or Kish, or-'' The tricolor head asks her only for Ichigo to instantly interrupt him panicking. ''Masaya-kun asked me out to a picnic.''
''… What?'' Yugi utters with a stunned expression as Atem, appearing in spirit form with his arms crossed over, sweated dropped with a clueless expression on his face.
Ichigo nods rapidly, being very nervous as she tells him calming down. ''Let me explain. Yesterday I returned home and did all I had to do… so I decided to stay home and just relax with my parents… and then Masaya-kun called me.''
Yugi, still stunned, had to take a sit. Ichigo liked that idea clueless of his expression as she grabs a sit and continues explaining next to him. ''He was so lovely to call by my home, glad too because of what happened to my phone in that blimp with that Kaiba-Baka.''
The purple eyes would nod since Kaiba did spook Ichigo to accidently drop her phone off the blimp and had Danny to get it, well what remained of it… if he wasn't still stunned by the reason Ichigo feared out.
''Anyway, he asked me to walk to the window and I did and there he was, smiling as he had a large board that said these words.'' Ichigo continues saying, giggling remembering that night as she went to the window and saw her Masaya-kun, holding up a board with a question as he smiled. ''Would you have a picnic with me tomorrow?''
Yugi sweat drops; he needed to tell Anzu that he really doesn't understand girls at all.
''AND I PANIC AND SAID YES!'' Ichigo screamed slightly, blushing as she hums shaking her smiling head. ''That was romantic, minus the screaming. And also Oto-san was furious but when isn't he?''
Yugi relaxes, eyeing her as he can imagine her father becoming mad although he should know to trust Ichigo. She's not exactly a troubling girl; she's actually the opposite with the excuses that she's a cat girl heroine trying to save the world she loves.
''… Why not ask the other girls for help? I mean they know you more and they know how to help out more.'' He questions her, knowing full well her friends know how to help her with this date. Heck even Erika would gladly give her advice or pointers.
Ichigo giggles grinning, pretty amazed Yugi suggested that. Her lessons about Love with him have started to pay off saying honestly. ''Look at you guessing. Well I'll do that today but I want your help too.''
The purple eyes startles, getting up panicking. ''Why me?!''
Ichigo gets up, leaning close to him holding his hands. He eyes this blushing as he turns to face her and he regrets the choice. He saw them, her puffy brown eyes and rosy cheeks; the warm smile on her face… it was too much for one mad.
''Because you're the greatest friend I have besides Erika-chan Nya.'' The red cherry head tells him, purring at him as she blinks those eyes of hers. Yugi's face turns red as did Atem's as the tricolor head backs away fast.
''STOP STARING AT ME WITH THOSE KITTY EYES, PLEASE?!'' He asks loudly, shaken by the terror she gave him. Ichigo starts to blush of embarrassment, backing away herself as she removes her hands. She giggles, thinking she may have overdone it with that but did confirm a nerd gets nervous when a pretty girl does something with contact.
''So you'll help?'' The brown eyes girl asks him smiling, placing her hands behind her back. Yugi tries to relax, thinking it over. He knows well that he needs to focus his attention on his duel with the Dark Lord, but he can't ignore the fact of having Ichigo might lose her smile if she loses Masaya. She… she loved him, and he needs to be there for her as a friend, helping her out like all the times she's been helping him.
''… Alright.'' Yugi answers, accepting the help. Ichigo eyes him, slowly forming a big smile of joy. She knew he would help her.
''My first advice… don't freak out.'' He tells her as Ichigo nods, her legs shaking. She tries to grab them, soothing their nerves as she felt better. ''Good.''
The purple eyes nods, glad she was able to, but then a thought occur in the redhead pigtail's head, actually the part that she's the most concern about whenever she's in a date with Masaya since becoming a Mew Mew; something that still frightens her.
''What if he kisses me and my cat ears and tail pop out?'' She asks him, hoping maybe Yugi has a solution for that. The purple eyes blinks, seemingly unease as this was no doubt a problem.
''… You really do need my help, don't you?'' He assumed questionable as Ichigo nods. Yugi sighs, trying to think as he tells her that he'll go with her to the café to give her a solution before her date today.
Later…
After classes, the two left to go to Café Mew Mew though Jonouchi was suspicious why and wanted to follow… if it wasn't that he had to do a repeat exam after how badly previously.
Ichigo was relied that it was just she and Yugi; not wanting the others with the exceptions of Anzu and Danny to know about her date.
Yugi was still thinking how to help the cat girl with that problem. From all the times she's told him; every time she gets nervous, her cat ears and tail pop out. She can't control her emotions as they seem always dominate her and that's far close to the truth. Telling her to calm down or relaxed during the whole ordeal would be death; and that wasn't the worst part. The real one is the kiss. Anything that kisses Ichigo, her emotions exploded and she transforms into a black cat with pink eyes… and her red ribbon around her tail. The tricolor head has seen it and the only way to revert her back is through another kiss. Even if he has an idea how Ichigo can tamed her emotions during the date, the kiss is the most sensitive part not to mention, knowing Ichigo, she wants it. Sometimes, he can't understand her.
As they arrived to the doors of the café, the tricolor head had come up on a solution and hopefully one that can work, even the kiss as long as Ichigo doesn't let her emotions rule her.
Ichigo opens the doors of the café as the other Mew Mews, already in their uniforms, noticed the doors. Ryou sees them, smirking who it was.
''Look who show-'' He began stating until he stops, freezing as he notices a 5 star spikes from behind her follow by blond and purple eyes. He coughs, knowing better than to taunt Ichigo now in front of him. ''… Hey, Yugi.''
Yugi eyes him and the girls, greeting them with a small smile and a wave. ''Ryou-kun, everyone.''
Ryou waves back a little hesitative while the other girls waved as well.
''Congrats on your win.'' Zakuro congrats him first calmly as Pudding got overexcited upset. ''AW! Pudding wanted to make a surprise for Yugi-chan!''
Yugi sweat drops, no doubt certain the surprise would be lion taming with Pudding breathing fire at them. Ichigo sweat drops too, thinking the same thing except doing that on top of 3 round balls of different size from large into small.
''I'm sure he's just glad we watched his duel.'' Lettuce sweat drops, adjusting her glasses as she faces Yugi and tells him with blushing. ''By the way, it was brilliant the duel you had with that man who you said was possessed.''
Yugi blinked, shocked that Kaiba managed to record the duel even though he didn't show it. He smiled, trying to be calm as he responds. ''Marik-kun? Yea, I guess it was. He's fine now.''
''You were just incredible in all of your duels Yugi-san.'' Ringo points out a little bit shy, trying to speak even though she's still scared to talk to many people.
''Well he is a gentleman by heart to be able to defeat such brutes.'' Mint added, taking a sip of her tea. Yugi blinks, adding as well. ''Even Kaiba-kun?''
Mint spits out her tea, terrified she didn't realize Yugi did duel Kaiba and if he overheard that, then he'll destroy her family. He's capable of that; she even heard that he caused a man to kill himself.
''Yugi.'' The tricolor head heard a voice as he turns around and gulps, seeing Erika Aoyama behind him. She eyes him pretty firm yet calm. He knew why she was like that and no doubt it was about the duel with the Dark Lord which even though it wasn't recorded; she knew who he was from Ichigo and maybe her ability to see the future helped.
Ichigo also gulps, actually forgetting to call her to let her know she's fine.
''Um Erika-san…'' Yugi tried to explain himself, apologizing for what had happened before but before he could finish Erika leans herself up close to him. She stares at him, glaring as she said with a solemn yet concerning tone. ''Next time please don't let Ichigo get hurt, okay?''
Yugi was surprised, almost expecting she might threaten him to not ever do that again but instead she sounded more worry for him than of Ichigo. He nods, vowing. ''… I won't.''
Erika then smiled, turning around and greeting her best friend as Ichigo smiled, both happy and relief.
''Anyway, girls, I need some advice.'' Ichigo asks them as the Mew Mews all grin, expecting it has to do with Masaya. Ichigo blushes, discussing the matter as they all follow their leader to the changing room.
Yugi sighs as Ryou stand beside him with Keiichiro walking in, greeting the tricolor head who smiled back.
''I guess everything was okay then when Ichigo was gone?'' Yugi asked the blond-headed boss with a small smile, seeing that everything was still in one piece. He had his worry that the Aliens might try something while Ichigo was away… or Kish might have interrupted the tournament.
Ryou, his arms crossed, wished something did happen muttering. ''Yea… well a bit.''
''… Do I have to ask?'' Yugi questions, knowing something was wrong with that tone and shift. Ryou and Keiichiro eye each other and nodded, agreeing that they can tell him.
''Yugi-san, it seems the time has finally come that we feared.'' Keiichiro tells him in a grieve tone. Yugi stares now a little concern as Ryou added, glaring through the window. ''The Aliens will, sooner or later, commence their final endgame.''
The young Dragon Knight startles as Atem was curious of this himself. They knew the aliens were fighting humanity in order to eliminate them, fix the Earth and then bring their people here. The purple eyes asked questionable. ''How are you guys sure?''
''We're certain about it by how close we are to find the largest amount of Mew Aqua.'' Ryou informs him, recalling the number of fights the Mew Mews had with the Aliens in searching the Mew Aqua across Tokyo. No doubt they're reaching the strongest essence and its close.
Yugi narrows his eyes down, thinking back that regardless of what the Aliens have done or will commit, they're doing this with the exception of Kish's obsession with Ichigo for their people and their existence. He can understand their reasons but also they're doing it in the worst of ways. He wants to settle this but not in bloodshed but of peace.
''… I still want to convince them of another way to end this war.'' He mutters, looking determine as he wants humanity and the aliens to be in peace and share the planet. There's plenty of space for them to live together.
Keiichiro smiled on that optimist while Ryou scoffs, thinking the kid is too kind for his own good.
"As always, you prefer the pacifism path.'' The blue eyes blonde said not at all convinced to try to settle this argument peacefully; he doesn't for logical and personal reasons.
Yugi knew his reasons are childish but if there was a way then it would be better than having all those innocent of this from getting involved or hurt. ''It's better than letting one or both races to die.''
Ryou eyes him as Yugi did the same, almost trying to see which one of them was right. No matter how true his views were, the purple eyes of his were both stubborn and believed in a better solution. Ryou sighed, thinking the Aliens weren't exactly a higher threat unlike their hidden leader. He eyes Keiichiro who felt in agreement with the young man. He couldn't believe he's letting some kid that just show up in their lives a few months ago and oddly he trusts him more than Ichigo's boyfriend. There was something noble about Yugi that told Ryou he can be trusted.
''We still have time; we'll leave it up to you then Yugi.'' Ryou submits, letting the young man to do what he wanted. Yugi smiled, correcting him. ''Well us, but yea.''
He was glad that Ryou gave him the chance to see if he can convince the aliens for peace. He knew them well enough to who will see his view better. Pie is far smarter than him but he can see in him that he doesn't wish to damage the Earth or the idea of killing unless to achieve his goals; he'll listen. Tart is a kid and stubborn but he'll follow what Pie is and maybe he has a thing for Pudding. And then there's him and that's the problematic.
''My concern is Kish-kun and his obsession.'' Yugi stated, frowning that no matter how many times he's clashed with him; Kish only wants Ichigo and wants to crush any near her and himself and Masaya are in his murderous lock. Ryou sighed, agreeing as that alien had been the most annoying to deal with even back then.
Suddenly Ichigo comes out, fully dressed in her uniform as she walks up to the boys.
''What now Ichigo?'' Ryou asks with an annoyed stare, almost knowing what Ichigo might want. Ichigo smiles widely, trying to act cute for him as she tells him. ''I'll be getting off a little early today, an hour from now.''
Ryou sighs annoyed, already guessing it replying. ''I'm not surprise. Have fun with your boyfriend.''
Ichigo giggles, whispering at Yugi's ear. ''I got a lucky break.''
Yugi sweat drops, kinda agreeing with her. He eyes her, wondering if the girls helped her out asking. ''So do you have a clue how to deal with your ears popping out?''
The cherry head didn't reply immediately, actually paused as they kinda did which were similar to what Yugi told her with slightly changes like ''Don't act like an idiot'' from Mint, ''Be yourself'' from Lettuce and Zakuro, ''Do a show'' from Pudding, ''Don't act like a cat'' from Ringo and ''Smile'' from Erika.
''I'll just be as calm as a cucumber.'' Ichigo responds smiling, going to follow their advises with except Pudding's or maybe she should do something cool to impress Masaya. Yugi had his worries about how she said it knowing her well but rather not say it, instead saying smiling. ''Good to hear. I have something that'll work itself well for you and your nervous state.''
Ichigo purrs, knowing that no one else but Yugi would have the solution she needed.
''Want me to tag along?'' He asks her, actually wanting to help her out a little more if not practice with her. Ichigo blushes, would have liked that but the tricolor head has done so much for her that she couldn't.
''I've asked a lot from you already. Don't worry about it.'' She assures him, not wanting to bother him more than she has already done. Yugi nods, respecting her wishes. ''If you're sure.''
Ichigo smiled, not ever meeting someone as kind as Yugi is blushing. ''I owe you Nya.''
''... You don't.'' Yugi replied smiling, happy to just help. Erika watches them, looking somewhat uneasy.
After her shift, Ichigo walks out sadly in her school uniform. She didn't have time to change into something in time. Yugi also decided to leave now, needed to get to work with his deck and the strategy he needs to set for the last duel of the tournament. Once she steps out saying her goodbyes, Ichigo sweat drops to see a few dogs and birds flying around in front of her.
She panics, remembering the last time this happened she was stuck as a cat for the whole day for each time something tackles or kisses her by accident. She turns to the tricolor head, weeping as her legs shook.
''Um, maybe you can take me to the park like a gentleman?'' She begs him softly, not wanting to ruin the date Masaya prepared. Yugi smiled, expected as much as he responds joking. ''And it would make me look like a weirdo if I kissed a cat who's really a girl.''
He chuckles softly, slowly stopping as Ichigo was giving him a death glare. He widens his eyes, maybe not a good idea to joke around that subject with her.
After that accident, Yugi accompanied Ichigo to her destination. He notices how nervous the redhead pigtail was. He knew it had to do with the date.
''Relax Ichigo-kun, you can do this.'' He tries to encourage her as Ichigo touches the side of her hair bangs, not so sure. It's been almost forever since she's been in a date with Masaya because most of the time she had to either cancel to save the day or Kish finds his way to ruin their moment.
''I'm just scared…'' She answers him softly, really worry about that but most of all the secret that she's hidden from the person who's only be an open book to her from the start. That hurt her and their relationship adding. ''And the fact that I've been lying to Masaya-kun for a long time about my secret.''
''…'' Yugi eyes her silently, frowning as he understood that frustration in her heart. He remembered how she cried in front of him when her secret was revealed to him; hating herself to have allowed that. He didn't want her to go through that pain, to see her smile fade into tears and pain.
''Keeping a secret isn't a bad thing.'' He begins to tell her, trying to be honest at how her secret has helped her. ''It keeps those closest in your heart from harm's way. And sometimes tightens the friendship of others too.''
Ichigo blushes, actually smiling that even though it was the worst timing she de-transformed that day… it was actually the greatest thing that ever happen to her that he learned the truth.
''I don't know how many times I've said this but Yugi-kun-'' She states, forming a warm smile towards him. ''Thank you for keeping my secret.''
Yugi blushes, smiling as he rubs his head. ''S-sure.''
Ichigo giggles, feeling better not stretching her arms. If by chance Masaya learned the truth of her and since he's very much like Yugi, then he'll understand her too.
She looked forward smiling confident in herself… until she saw the time and panics as she's going to run late. ''Oh shoot! I'm racing you Nya!''
Yugi didn't catch that as Ichigo suddenly runs off, leaving smoke tracks. The tricolor head sweat drops, trying to chase her. ''Hey wait!''
He tries to catch up to her but regardless of how much faster he was; he still had his normal physical limits while Ichigo's were just more. After 5 minutes of endless running, Ichigo arrives at the park without breaking a sweat, jumping in victory. ''I WON NYA!''
Yugi arrived second, panting heavily as he was covered in sweat. He tries to catch his breath, grabbing himself by his knees. Ichigo blinks sweat dropping that she may have overdone it there.
''Well… time for the date of destiny.'' She said, looking behind her at the beautiful park behind her. Yugi tries to stop her from going, waving his arms. He was still out of breath, trying to tell her. ''Okay… this is… the perfect… advice… I can… ever… give you.''
Ichigo got scared, actually forgetting about that. The tricolor head tries to calm himself down, breathing deeply as he speaks slightly better. ''When you get like intense… I want you to pretend Masaya-kun… is Jonouchi-kun.''
''…'' There was silence from the cherry head, staring at Yugi with a ''WTF'' confused expression. Pretend Masaya was Jonouchi? Just the thought creep her out as much as… she widens her eyes, realizing she wasn't getting nervous by the thought of Masaya since she's imagining him as Jonouchi.
''That's a good idea.'' She admits smiling as it was the perfect advice that it shocks how much smarter Yugi really was. The purple eyes smiled, adding. ''And if and him do decide to well the other, pretend he's Kaiba-kun.''
Ichigo shot her eyes terrified, just thinking about kissing that man freaks her very nature to the bone. She actually sobs at how brilliant it was, positive that she can't turn into a cat if she thinks about that man who has no soul. ''That's so cruel that it's the perfect way to kiss Masaya-kun without turning into a cat.''
Yugi chuckles, figuring that might work. It's a good thing she met Jonouchi and Kaiba the way she did or else this wouldn't be possible.
Ichigo shivers off those feelings of Kaiba, positive she can do this now.
''I guess I should go now, I know you'll do fine now on your own.'' Yugi tells her, having done his part. She nods, thanking him for this. ''Thank you Yugi-kun. Now I can face my date with no fear Nya!''
Yugi chuckles again, rubbing his left cheek as he replies. ''I'm just glad to repay the favor.''
He adjusts his jacket from the running he did, walking off as he waves at Ichigo smiling. ''Have fun.''
Ichigo waved back smiling, responding. "I will!''
Yugi smiled, unaware Atem watched him and frowns, not sure if he meant that. He didn't want to ask his partner, at least not yet.
Ichigo headed into the park; also unaware that Kish followed her. He smirked evilly, finally going to have her today.
She looks around and eventually sees him, beside a beautiful tree. She blushes, seeing the picnic he lay out.
''Masaya-kun!'' She yells at him blushing, waving. Masaya turns and smiled of relief, seeing her. ''Ichigo, you made it.''
''Haha, of course! I wouldn't miss this.'' The red cherry head replied nervously, glad she was a cat girl to have the speed to arrive just in time. She blinks, pulling something from her school pockets and it was a note.
''Erika-chan asked me to give you this.'' She tells him, handing the piece of paper to him. Masaya smiled, accepting it. ''Thank you.''
He opens it and reads the note and didn't show any expression, putting it away. Ichigo eyes him, wondering what the note said; hopefully nothing embarrassed about her. Masaya was glad Erika warned him that the alien from before who wants Ichigo will come after them any moment by the time he reads it.
It was a surprised when Erika learned who he really was, pretty much leaving him speechless. She asked him how it was possible but he wasn't exactly sure since both siblings aren't brother and sister of pure blood and Erika isn't an alien either. Erika, not getting upset, was glad he was helping the Mew Mews and the whole chivalry part. Masaya honestly wasn't sure why but he knew he had… and maybe because he knew for a while that Ichigo was the cat girl; wanting to protect her. That face can't trick him no matter if her eyes and hair color changed. Erika was glad too but she told him to not tell her anything until she can figure out why Masaya is human but alien as the Blue Knight and why suddenly have those powers and that includes not telling Ichigo. He agreed, wanting to wait until the day she would tell him.
However, that wasn't the part he was worry about for her… it was how Ichigo has changed and it started since she met Yugi. She seemed happy, not restraint but more relaxed. Erika refused to tell him anything but he knows when his sister is lying to him. No, she wouldn't be cheating with him… but he was afraid that maybe she had feelings for him. He didn't know why as Ichigo never even heard of Yugi or his Duel Monster status or anything. Why would she have feelings with another guy? She doesn't with her boss who he can't like or that alien with green hair… but Yugi? No, that couldn't be-
''Um you there Masaya-kun?'' Ichigo calls out to him, snapping her finger in front of his face as he snaps out. He startles, seeing her eyeing him curious.
''You were staring at space Nya.'' She tells him, a little worry the way he was looking at nothing. The black haired nodded softly, smiling a little. ''I'm fine.''
The redhead pigtail giggled as the two kneel down on the blanket. She blushes, not remembering how long it was when they were in a date. She didn't care; she just wanted to be near him.
''I heard you've been doing amazing in your latest Kendo tournament.'' Ichigo tells him giggling, eyeing as she imagined Masaya easily defeated the opponent's team with swift strikes. Masaya smiled, not far from the truth but he wanted her to have seen him doing it. ''I kinda wish you came and saw me.''
Ichigo nodded softly, taking a bit on one of the sandwiches in the picnic basket. She kinda wished that she didn't left to that tournament but she wanted to and it was worth it.
''Well I wish I did… if it wasn't that I defeated Seto Kaiba in a duel.'' She told him winking. Masaya was grabbing his sandwich as he suddenly dropped it, raising his head over to her. He had a stunned expression, not believing what Ichigo just said.
''… What?'' He utters still stunned. Ichigo blushes, kinda mean in her part to say she didn't had Jonouchi's help that it was even possible to beat him adding. ''I mean I had help but I beat Kaiba-Baka and got him good too with friendship and love!''
Masaya eyes her dazed, just listening to her story. Ichigo went on, giggling at how she beaten that jerk with her Love Dragon LV8 and the defeated pose he had. ''You should see the face he had when I beaten him Nya. He was almost about-''
Suddenly Masaya comes close to her, hugging her. Ichigo startles, blushing red at this. She felt her uneasiness, thinking that it was Jonouchi or Kaiba hugging her so her cat features don't pop out. He wasn't sure why he was hugging Ichigo but just hearing how she enjoyed herself made him happy.
''Congrats Ichigo!'' Masaya tells her as he faces her by the face, both hands on her shoulders. Ichigo blushed, still imagining it was Jonouchi or Kaiba and it worked well. Even so, she was happy.
''I also wished you were there too.'' She admits, missing him so much. Masaya felt the same… however; deep down he needed to know something.
''… Ichigo, I want to ask you something.'' Masaya asks her serious, eyeing her close. Ichigo became awe by his sudden demand and the way he was.
''Huh? What is it?'' The red cherry head questions very nervously, thinking she must have done something wrong. Maybe her story, or her eating something first… or her outfit. She asked immediately. ''Is it the school uniform? I didn't have time if I wanted to at least do some hours at the café. I mean I could said I was sick or-''
Masaya smiled a bit, seeing her tense up made her cute, shaking his head. ''No, no… it's well…''
She was panicking if he learned who she really is. She was about to snap if it was, trying to think Masaya was Jonouchi to not have her cat parts to pop out… and it helped… a bit more than ignoring it.
Masaya could tell she was freaking out, but he had to know that she doesn't have feelings for Yugi. He had to know.
''It's about me, pretty boy.'' A voice suddenly spoke as Masaya blinked, mistaking that it was Ichigo scared said. ''No, it's about Yugi and-''
Ichigo snaps, eyeing him pretty calm and confused that it was about her friend questioning. ''Yugi-kun? What does-''
The redhead snaps again, slowly turning as she heard that voice too and knew who it was. Masaya startled to as he did the same and they saw Kish, sitting on the branch of the tree they were having their date. He smirked devilish, his eyes piercing at them but mostly Masaya; looking for blood.
''AW COME ON!'' Ichigo shouted angrily in her head, not believing the rotten timing for him to show up. She was actually concerned why Masaya mention Yugi.
Kish smirks still, descending as he floats next to Ichigo and her lovely upset face.
''Hello my kitty-honey-'' He starts saying, wanting to touch her but Masaya steps in between him, guarding Ichigo from him.
''What do you want with her?'' Masaya demanded as Kish's eyes were filled with a desire to murder this weak pest. He smirks, chuckling a bit as he said amused. ''I see you know me with that look in your eyes.''
Masaya glares at him calmly yet furious. Ichigo blushes surprised by Masaya defending her but this was the worst time and the worst person to test him.
Kish eyes the human boy and smirks, excited for this moment.
''Then allow me to introduce myself.'' The alien presents himself as brings out three Para-Paras in his right palm, already containing animal DNA as they glow. He them up as they shot out and transformed into 3 different Chimera Animas. One was an alligator humanoid; the second was a swarm of flying piranhas and the third was a gigantic ant.
Masaya was shocked as Ichigo gulps, not liking this. Kish smiled as he said, changing his expression into a menacing, yet evil grinning death glare over the human boy. ''I'm here to kill you.''
Ichigo stared paralyzed; not believing with Masaya-kun might be her last.
Commercial Break:
Kish: Hahaha! I'm about to give you the ultimatum, kitty cat.
Ichigo: Just leave us alone you or I won't forgive you!
Yugi was heading back home relaxed, wondering how Ichigo is going with that date. She was a little too excited and nervous about it. He sweat dropped, not wanting things between her and Masaya to end bad due to her life as a Mew Mew.
''Hey bratty, you worry about your kitty cat?'' Yin Dragon suddenly spoke, teasing the tricolor head who blushes silently. Yang Dragon smiled in spirit form, adding. ''That's enough, brother. We just wanted to ask Yugi-san-''
Suddenly Yugi pauses as his eyes temporary shift to red dragon eyes, sensing an aura he knew well from the park. He shakes slightly, feeling Ichigo in danger but not only her as he felt a dangerous aura too… and one he knew.
''No, no!'' He shouted, rushing back to the park fast. Yang Dragon drops his jaw startled as Yin Dragon sighed, knowing they'll have to ask him later.
Everything was a mess as the picnic Masaya prepared for the date was burned as a Para-Para bomb being thrown by Kish.
Masaya tries to lead Ichigo away as Kish was throwing and blasting a Para-Para at them. One did hit Masaya directly, groaning as he felt his skin bleeding. He didn't fall, trying to lead them away holding her close.
''Here's the thing, you release my kitty cat and I won't kill you both by mistake.'' Kish stated, throwing another in front of them to show he's serious. Masaya pulls Ichigo away as the bomb explodes as he took the force of the blast for her.
''I mean who am I kidding, I'm demanding you.'' The warrior alien added almost humorist yet vicious with his teeth grinning. He threw another across Masaya's back, almost dropping him but his footing didn't let him fall.
Ichigo only watched terrified, seeing Masaya getting hurt each time while being protected by him. This didn't felt right one bit, knowing she can protect him instead.
''No, no! I have to transform but-'' She told herself, holding tight on the Mew Pendant in her hand but she snaps as Masaya was still holding onto her close. ''No, not in front of Masaya-kun. I can't let him know.''
There was no way she could do anything in her position as all she could do is run along with Masaya. They were trying to escape the park but the Chimeras stood in their way to escape, surrounding them. Kish stood above them smirking, both arms on his hips.
''End of the road… and of holding my Neko.'' He said, raising his right hand as another Para-Para form in his palm. Ichigo gulps, needed to do something now but Masaya held her close. He smiled at her, telling her softly. ''Don't worry Ichigo.''
Kish threw that Para-Para and exploded upon Masaya's back, making him bleed and burned in horrible pain. Getting bombarded by another blast; he refused to fall, bleeding as he added with a concerning smile, not afraid to get hurt. ''I'll protect you.''
''…'' Ichigo stares shaken, almost as if Masaya reminded him of someone else. It had to be the Blue Knight but… she wasn't sure herself but she wished he was here. She knew that she was alone but even so, he wanted here to save the day like he does it, smiling as kind as he's always done.
Yugi rushes inside the park, searching and spotted the Chimera Animas in a corner. He felt her aura, rushing there and hides behind a tree. He took cover and sees them surrounding Ichigo and Masaya as Kish was there, floating and mocking them.
The tricolor head groans upset, not liking this position. He knew for the stake of Ichigo to keep her secret; he'll have to reveal his own to Masaya. It's better him than the other way around. He makes his choice, saying as he reaches for his Dragon Sword. ''I can't waste time, I have to-''
He stops, widening his eyes to see Ichigo standing up at the alien.
''Ichigo-kun?'' He mutters mentally, not sure what she's going to do.
Masaya was confused by this as Kish just stare smirking. Ichigo took a calm breath in; knowing there was only one way to escape this problem and one she couldn't hide anymore.
She faces her boyfriend, smiling joyfully. ''Sorry.''
Masaya stares not sure what she meant until Ichigo pushes him out of the way easily due to her strength. She eyes Kish serious, holding up her Mew Pendant.
Yugi sees this, widening his eyes as he knew what she was going to do but she couldn't. She couldn't do that to herself.
''No, why did she do that?'' He questions as Ichigo wouldn't do this regardless. He had to step in now but Atem stopped him, standing in front as he said.''She made a choice Yugi.''
Yugi eyes him, turning to see the look in Ichigo's eyes. She wasn't scared; she was calm and confident in herself.
''But she didn't want to do it in front of Masaya-kun.'' He said sadden, understanding but he knows how much this means for Ichigo if she reveals her identity to him now. If he stepped in; it wouldn't matter but… he lets her do this; knowing there wasn't another way out with Kish countlessly getting involved.
Ichigo didn't want this; she wished this didn't happen as she moves the hand that held her Mew Pendant over her lips but… there was no getting out of it. If Yugi could accept her, then maybe Masaya will too… but she had her doubts and that's the part that concerned her.
''Forgive me, Masaya-kun.'' She asks for forgiveness, kissing her pendant chanting.''Mew Mew Strawberry, Metamorphosis!''
The pendant glows as Ichigo was consume in light. Masaya braces himself by the bright light. Yugi stares at it calmly now.
(Now Playing OST... Strawberry Power by Saki Nakajima from Tokyo Mew Mew)
''Ichigo.'' Masaya mutters, staring at her appearance calmly. This was the first time he's seen it up close.
The cat turns, trying a cat pose. She winks at him looking sadden as she starts to weep, declaring. ''That's right, I'm Mew Ichigo Nya.''
Masaya eyes her calmly while oddly wanting to smile but this wasn't the time to do it.
Mew Ichigo sighs, turning around and faces Kish furious, full of determination.
''I just wanted one day… one day to be smile and be with him Nya. At least, for a second.'' She said, only asking for so little to spend time with him for every time this stalker of an alien keeps showing up.
Kish grins, almost priceless of his luck to have forced his kitty cat to transform in front of the human Romeo. Now he'll detest her and he can now have her like he always wanted.
''Now that's more like it honey. Now he'll hate you and then we can-'' Kish began saying calmly at her, only to stop midway as the eyes of Mew Ichigo glow unnatural. It actually made him scared of her.
Ichigo eyes him, clinching her hands softly as she says direct. ''I won't forgive you. I will not FORGIVE YOU NYA!''
Yugi knew better than anyone else that if Ichigo is this angry; then it's best to leave the rest to her. He smiled, without a doubt that Ichigo can handle this with a breeze.
Mew Ichigo instantly leaps, bouncing over the ant Chimera Anima on all fours. The monster began freaking out as she scratches its eyes running around hitting anything which basically included the alligator Chimera Anima.
The flying piranhas came at the cat girl who leaps up avoiding their teeth. She looks down, somersaults downward and performs a fast axe kick over the alligator's head. The Chimera Anima's eyes popped out, red veins, as it howls in pain.
She flies back, landing on all fours gracefully. Masaya watches actually amazed.
''Kitty cat was never this fast or strong.'' Kish questions never seeing her at such a level before. Yugi smirked softly, helping Ichigo as best as he could spar with her not to mention she's been more in tune to her cat self, making her stronger than others.
The piranhas came at the cat girl who ran on all fours avoiding them as she form hand seals.
''FIRE RELEASE: GREAT FIREBALL TECHNIQUE!'' Mew Ichigo shouts, taking in a deep breath and releases a massive fireball at the piranhas. The chimeras suffered by the flames, burning the swarm as they all dropped.
The alligator chimera tries to come at Ichigo as Kish assists throwing a Para-Para at the cat girl. Ichigo's ears twitched as she leaps up above them, avoiding their attacks as instead the bomb explodes on top of the alligator, groaning in pain.
''Up here!'' Ichigo shouts smiling as she held her hand and forms her Strawberry Bell. She then tosses it at full force like a boomerang. ''SECRET TECHNIQUE: CAT-AMUSER!''
The alligator looks up only to get hit again now by the heart-shaped weapon. It bounces off and returns in Ichigo's hand as she stomps both feet across its face again. The chimera howls in pain again as she bounces and stomps both feet on the ant Chimera Anima.
Yugi smiled as the Mew Mew distant and position herself at the three injury Chimera Animas. Her Strawberry Bell evolves into the Rose Bell as she shouts energetic. ''It's over Nya! RIBBON STRAWBERRY SURPRISE!''
She fires her enchanted version of her Ribbon Strawberry Check, hitting and engulfing all three Chimera Animas in its light. They all were destroyed and reverted back to their original forms as the Para-Paras were devoured by an appearing Masha.
Mew Ichigo sighs relaxed, seemingly lowering her guard as suddenly Kish teleports behind her with both sai weapons in his hands.
''Forget me kitty-'' Kish begins saying, swinging both sais across her back. He smirks vicious, not aiming to kill her but injury her with some blood. But what he didn't expect was that his sais went through her body. He stares as his eyes widened, realizing Ichigo wasn't Ichigo but a mirage of herself.
''How did she-'' Kish questioned stun as he freaks out as the real Mew Ichigo was right behind him.
''Secret Technique…'' Ichigo whispers, shocking the alien as he slowly turns only to see Ichigo extend her right hand, positioning it like a claw before charging. ''CAT CLAW-POUNCE!''
Kish couldn't react as Ichigo slams and crushes her right hand, across the chest directly. The alien gasps, feeling a few of his chest ribs actually shake and ripping apart as he's sent flying and crashing upon the tree that both Ichigo and Masaya were having their picnic. He groans, drooling blood from his mouth as that hit broke something. Ichigo smirks actually proud she got that one off.
''That… actually hurt.'' The alien spoke, trying to get up before he almost fell down. He grabs on the tree as the blow damaged him more than he though. He looks up at Ichigo, still seeing a glow in her eyes. He couldn't fight her, not today in his conditions.
Mew Ichigo just watched him, thinking more than twice if she shouldn't kill him but she knew Yugi wouldn't do that. He's always been forgiving even if he was angry. He also wanted to make peace with the aliens which it wasn't a bad idea than others getting hurt. She nods, following that example.
Kish floats up, rubbing his chest as looks down at the cat girl, smirking as he said. ''This isn't over kitty cat!''
Mew Ichigo observes calmly, sticking out her tongue at him. Kish frowns, vanishing.
Their fight wasn't far from over but she knew her love life with Masaya was. There was no denying it; no trick mirror, no last trick. She knew she had to tell him now and wished, maybe, this was all a dream.
(End of Soundtrack)
Yugi sighs of relief but now Ichigo will confront her worst nightmare.
Mew Ichigo turns just as light surrounded her and reverts back to her normal form. He saw the whole thing; there was no turning back now after seeing her transform and fight. She had to be strong, biting her lips as she turned to face him
Masaya's eyes were covered by the front of his hair as Ichigo looks down defeated, wishing there was a way this could have been avoided but then he would have asked questions and more questions. Reminded how Anzu and the others were slightly upset with Yugi not telling them he was the Dragon Knight and still trusted in him; she had to try the same too.
''… Masaya-kun… I…'' Ichigo tries to speak, trying to be strong but her words refused to come out. Her body began to shake, shivered that she's about to explain that she lied to him all this time about where she went and where she was. If she told him; would he still love her or would he hate her forever. She bit her lips that while she was distracted Masaya began walking forward towards her.
''I… I-'' Ichigo couldn't say more, afraid to hear him hate her. Yugi aw that, not able to let her do this alone. He was about to leap in and reveal himself and defend Ichigo so Masaya wouldn't call her a liar or worst, until he stopped.
Masaya suddenly grabs gently on her shoulders, touching her by the back head and leans her close to him. Ichigo widens her eyes as their lips suddenly connected. She felt it, blushing red; they were finally kissing.
Yugi watched this actually stunned, not sure what to call this as he looks down almost shaken. He went back to hiding before they notice him there.
''I'm happy that you're safe.'' Masaya said grateful to Ichigo, actually scared she got hurt. The red cherry head was actually left dazed, not sure what to say as he added. ''I'm sorry, for making you suffer but I knew from the start.''
Ichigo widens her eyes, not expecting that he knew. She wasn't sure how to feel as Masaya smiled explaining it didn't took two plus two to notice how similar she and Mew Ichigo were… and the night she stood up late when that moth monster was attacking Tokyo Tower. That was the moment he realized it all and it didn't matter to him at all just wanting to know she was safe.
''I'm sorry to have also lied this to you. I'm sorry I didn't confront you or ask you… but I knew you were doing it to protect me.'' He tells her as Ichigo stares blushing. ''And I didn't want to say anything, scared you might not see me again if I thought of you anything less than you.''
Ichigo wanted to weep but she just couldn't, honestly since she could never have stopped seeing Masaya even if he knew who she was. She cherished him a lot to ever turn her back from him.
''That's why I always waited for you, never bothering to ask, so then I can see you, over and over.'' Masaya added smiling, never stopping from waiting for when he can see her again.
Ichigo remain silent, holding him muttering. ''… I thought you would break-up with me.''
Masaya shook his head, not able to break the smile her heart always gives her replying. ''Never, not while you still want this. While I know you still love me and I love you.''
Ichigo eyes him not responding at first before she forms a smiled as a tear dropped spill from her eyes and she hugs him, embracing each other close. ''I do love you Nya.''
Masaya smiled, holding her close. He didn't want to ever lose that smile on her face; he'll protect it… and then he knew he too had to reveal his secret but later.
''I guess a happy ending then.'' Atem said smirking a bit. He saw how Masaya cared for Ichigo even if he had a hard time showing them. He turns to see his partner, surprised to see a firm expression on his face.
"…'' Yugi just stared at them, not sure what to react. He saw her smiling and just smiled back, trying to hold something from his eyes. He shakes it off, turning his back and walks off. Atem notices it, a little concern calling out to him. ''Yugi?''
The young Dragon Knight slowly turns back to see Ichigo smiling with Masaya hugging her close, seeing how the red cheeks on her face just being up to his chest. He saw how special they were together. Nothing can ever separate them and he doesn't want her to lose that smile she held onto. It's what gives Ichigo's hope towards anything and something that should never be removed.
"… Yea, it is.'' Yugi replied, having a small smile on his face. He was happy for her and that's what matters above anything else..
He went and smiled, oddly feeling the essence of someone else. He wasn't sure from where but he let it go as that cold feeling left as well. He just smiled, happy for them… but why isn't his heart happy as he grabs tight on his chest?
Ichigo now doesn't feel fear of the world with Masaya now knowing her secret and accepting it. However, how long will these happy moments last? Or the chill what Yugi felt? Only one way to find out!
To be continued…
(ENDING 3: Shinkokyuu by Super Beaver from Naruto Shippuden)
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Next Time…
Everything is turning well for Ichigo as Masaya knows her secret… but this doesn't change the Aliens' plan to take the Earth by force. With the Dark Lord's assistance, they launch a full spread attack to take control of Tokyo. Can the Mew Mews along with Yugi and the rest handle this? And an unexpected surprise will occur.
Ichigo: LIFE IS WONDERFUL NYA!
Danny sweat dropped: G-great?
Ichigo: I mean Masaya-kun knows I'm a Mew Mew and our love life can finally be better at last Nya!
Jonouchi: … Are you sure he's-
Ichigo glares: YES AND STOP ASKING!
Yugi smiles nervously: Well we are all glad for both of you Ichigo-kun, but I am worry about Kish and how he might act now.
Ichigo: For once I will say this: What can go wrong?
Everyone sweat drops.
Erika sighs: Since I can see the future at times, I'll say it. Next time in Yugioh! Dragon Knight Reborn: The Attack for our Planet! The Dangerous Dark Forest!
Ichigo: Well I didn't heard that so I'll just say please remember to read, enjoy and-
Bakura: Oh Yugi-san! Everyone! It's nice to- *Ichigo kicks him, knocking him out cold*
Ichigo: YOU WON'T TRICK US AGAIN CRAZY EVIL MAN!
Yugi sweat drops: That was the real Bakura-kun.
Ichigo: … SEE YOU ALL NEXT TIME NYA!
