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Chapter 3: Transformation
Kasai sat down on a park bench and sighed lightly. 'Well, they sure are a weird bunch,' She thought, referring to the Mew crew. She had set her bag down beside her, and just then a furry head popped out.
"Hey Sakura," She said as she pet the creature on the head. It climbed out, revealing a long, brown, furry body; a brown ferret. The ferret, Sakura, climbed up Kasai's arm and on her shoulder, making a little perch.
Kasai crossed her legs and looked up at the sky. "What do you think of them?" She seemed to be asking Sakura. Sakura made a little chattering noise, as if replying to the question.
"Yeah, I guess they're as normal as people get. Heck, some people think I'm a red-headed Goth…" She chuckled a bit to herself.
A moment later, Sakura's head perked up, looking in the direction of a surrounding forest. She ran off Kasai's shoulder and down her arm, scurrying into the forest. Less than a second later, Kasai was up and running after her.
"Sakura!" She yelled, just barely managing to keep up with the little animal. "Get back here!"
Ryou came through the door of the basement, approaching the Mews. "We're closing; tell all of the customers to leave as soon as possible."
"Don't tell me, an anima?" Ichigo asked with an exasperated sigh. Ryou just nodded.
"Come down when you're all done." He disappeared through the basement door again.
"We might be able to find Kasai nearby, supposing she hasn't moved far since her visit here…" Keiichiro trailed off, Ryou looking over his shoulder at the lit-up computer screen.
"Alright, let's kick some butt and find out new partner!" Pudding cheered.
"You don't suppose the anima was the thing inside her bag, do you?" Lettuce asked worriedly.
Mint nodded, "Yes, it looked like something was moving in there." Suddenly, a small red dot that was on the computer screen started flashing, attracting their attention.
"What's happening?" Ichigo asked.
"The anima's attacking. It's in the forest near here. Mew Mews…" He trailed off, giving them the order to get on it.
"Sakura, get back here!" Kasai yelled. She was close to losing her, so she ran harder. After a long minute, Sakura was out of view. Kasai stopped and breathed heavily as she placed a hand on a nearby tree.
A screech came from Sakura a moment later, and Kasai didn't hesitate to run after the noise. Sakura had been infected with a kirema anima, standing eight feet tall and lashing out its huge claws.
Kasai stared in both horror and worry at her friend, stepping backfrom the vicious creature. "Sakura!" She yelled out, figuring that to be the only alternative.
The Mews were all outside the café. As soon as they heard the yell they ran off into the forest. "That must've been Kasai!" Ichigo said, loudly enough for all of them to hear.
"But who's Sakura?" Lettuce asked no one in particular. All that came as a reply was silence.
The Mews soon reached the clearing and stopped, looking around for Kasai. She was on the ground, her arm held up in front of her with three large claw marks on it, wincing as the pain surged through her arm and blood dripped to the ground.
She stared up at the Mews, but couldn't help thinking they all looked familiar…
"Don't worry, we're here to help." Ichigo said, flashing a peace sign before turning back to the monster-Sakura.
"Wait, what are you going to do?" Kasai asked, worried for her friend.
"How dare you attack this innocent girl?" Ichigo said. "For your evil actions, we'll make you pay!" They all said in unison.
"Ribbon--"
"Stop!" Kasai yelled, getting to her feet. "Don't hurt her." She said weakly, walking slowly over to get in between them both.
Sakura raised a clawed paw again and swiped it across her back, tearing through part of her shirt and leaving similar claw marks as the ones on her arm. Kasai fell to the ground, wincing as the pain rushed to her head, causing her to pass out.
Lettuce and Zakuro rushed over to her, helping to get her out of the way. Sakura was about to attack again, but Mint made the first move.
"Ribbon Mint Echo!" She yelled, sending a beam of light towards the animal. Sakura fell back with a growl, striking again. The girls dodged with ease, and Zakuro found an opening.
"Ribbon Zakuro's Pure!" She yelled, but Pudding jumped in right after her.
"I'm not gonna let you have all the fun! Pudding Ring Inferno!" She trapped the infected animal in her inferno attack.
"Ribbon Strawberry Check!" Ichigo yelled, sending the final blow to Sakura. She and the anima were separated, Masha flying over to the alien and picking it up in his mouth.
As Masha flew off to the café, Lettuce knelt down beside Kasai, a worried look on her face. "Do you think she's alright?" She asked.
"Yeah, we'll take her back to the café and wrap up those wounds." Mint said. "But I don't get it. If she's a Mew, why didn't she transform or anything?"
"I don't think she had the energy to," Zakuro spoke up. "She passed out before the power could have a chance to activate."
The girls nodded in agreement, and Lettuce helped Kasai up, putting an arm around her shoulders. Pudding went on the other side of her and they all made their way back to the café.
Rikku: See? You got to find out what was in the bag. Happy now?
Kish: -Nod- But what about Kasai? Is she gonna die? Is she really a Mew Mew? What's gonna happen? –Puppy eyes-
Rikku: Oh, stop complaining. You'll find out soon enough!
Kish: But the suspense! –Curls up in a ball and rocks back and forth-
Rikku: … -Twack-