WARNING: I am the queen of twists, so expect the unexpected. I also like adding in my own characters, evident in this chapter, and this is not going to be a happy fic. I don't write fluff well, so it's gonna be dark.

Chapter Two: Revelations

Masaya was clearly relieved at her response. "I'm so glad you do. I don't think I could take it if you didn't." Ichigo smiled at him as a warm feeling spread through her body. This was so wonderful! It couldn't get any better. She focused on reality instead of the millions of fantasies running through her brain as Masaya began to speak again, looking really nervous. "Would... WoulditbeokayifIkissedyou?"

Ichigo stared at him. Did he just ask her if he could kiss her!? Was this really happening? If it was a dream she was determined to make the best of it. She nodded her head, and the both leaned toward each other, movements awkward, trying to figure out the right position for their heads. Ichigo prayed her ears wouldn't come up. Soon that would be the least of her worries.

A wonderful thrill surged through as their lips touched. She deepened the kiss and felt something, or someone, enter her mind.

I know what you are. I'm not Masaya. Can you guess you I am?

Ichigo gasped as she realized who it was.

I'm so glad I finally got my kiss I've been waiting forever for. You will come with me now, and there is nothing your little friends can do to stop me.

"I wonder how Ichigo's date is going. I hope her and Masaya are getting along. He's so sweet, and she likes him so much. It's obvious he likes her just as much, but they probably won't tell each other," Mint said to Lettuce as she went to get an order.

"I know. Let's just hope for everyone's sake that no one will decide this a good day to threaten the existence of earth." Lettuce left Mint as she went to deliver an order.

Things were more quite than there were usually were at the café and the girls had some spare time to talk about what could be happening with Ichigo and Masaya. It had taken them a little while to get the information out of her, but she had caved and told them. They had helped her get ready, wished her luck, and sent her on her way. Now all they could do was to wait anxiously for her to return.

Mint turned ready to bring the order to table four, but stopped dead in her tracks as she saw the person standing in the doorway. He smiled and took a step toward her and opened his arms wide.

"What? Aren't you even going to hug your long lost brother?"

Mint squealed, something she didn't usually do, dropped the tray holding the food, and ran into her older brother's arms. He immediately caught her small frame and spun her around, both laughing. He set her down on the floor and surveyed her.

"You've grown," he said simply. Mint snorted.

"Of course I have. It's been three years. What happened? How are you here? Where have you been?" He held up his hands.

"I'm glad to see you to, but if there somewhere we can speak privately? I don't think everyone needs to know, and this talk will most certainly not be a short one."

Ryou walked into the room and stopped at seeing Mint and her older brother, Omotashu.

"Mint, I'm glad your brother is back, and we will need to talk about where he has been, but I need all of you for a meeting. Do you know where Ichigo is? I don't see her."

They all glanced uneasily at each other. They hadn't him that she wasn't in the café. They had made up the excuse that she was lying down after falling and twisting her ankle not long after she had got there, but he had obviously already looked for her. He glared suspiciously at them.

"Where is she? It could be a matter of life, or death."

Mint's eyes widened. Life or death? What had happened? "She's at the aquarium on a date with Masaya." He cursed.

"You should have told me that she wasn't here! I would have acted hours ago instead of waiting until now!"

"Why? What happened?" Lettuce asked.

"Kish and his pals are in the area, and I believe him, or one of them, is at, or near, the aquarium."

Author's Note: Yes, I know, I'm evil. Lol. It's fun, and I love writing cliffhangers!! I don't like reading them, but they're fun to write. More about Mint's brother in the next chap. The chaps will be short so I can update more often.

Shadow-of-death-13: I knew you would review, and I think this is quick since I already had the chap finished.

Mysterious: I don't know what pairing it will be. I've got several ideas for the story floating around in my head, but haven't decided on one yet.

Elvenrarehunter: I love Ichigo and Masaya to, but I don't know how long it will last. grin I haven't decided what I'll do yet, but it won't good for Ichigo. Lol. I like being mean to characters in things I write, so beware.