T.G: Yae! I have so many reviews! (Hugs all reviewers and gives them candy)
Tart: Uh- I reviewed! Candy now!
T.G: You don't trick me! Besides- I'll give candy to you if you do the disclaimer!
Kish: Ichigo kissed me! Yay!
Ichigo: NOOO! Why'd Masaya have to die? (sniff)
T.G: Because I don't like him- and he died twice, too. MWAHAHAHAHAHA!
Tart: Okay, somebody's gone crazy. Tokyo Gal doesn't own Tokyo Mew Mew and got this title from NarutoxAna-ki!
T.G: Now for chappie NINE! Yayness! Oh- and are crimson and red the same thing?
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It was another day at Café Mew Mew without Ichigo. Mint was starting to get beyond mad. "I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRINK MY AFTERNOON TEA FOR A WEEK!" screamed the bird girl. Customers were staring at her. She gave them all death glares, causing them to start eating again. "I'm going to have a talk with Ryou!" she yelled, marching up to Ryou's room and knocking on the door.
When it didn't open, she banged on the door with all her might. "Okay, okay!" said a voice behind the door. Ryou opened the door with his shirt on backwards. Mint stared at him for a second. "What?" he asked. "Why is your shirt on backwards?" "Oh! I'm so glad Ichigo didn't try to get into my room. She never knocks…" He pretty much said that sentence to himself, but Mint heard it all the same. "What ever. I haven't been able to drink my afternoon Tea for a week now! Get Ichigo and Pudding back NOW!" demanded Mint. Ryou had taken a step back during this sudden outburst.
"Mint, I can't. I've tried everything I could think of, but nothing worked," he said nonchalantly. Mint sighed. "If I die, I'm blaming it on you!" were Mint's words before she went back downstairs.
When the last customer finally left the shop, everyone was exhausted. Lettuce had dropped plates and slipped on her own two feet all day, Zakuro had scared off customers, and Mint had tried to boss everyone around, yet still managing to have to work the hardest!
While everyone was cleaning up the big mess, Ryou and Keiichiro decided to come in and help as well. With two workers missing, it was taking way longer than usual. Just as they were finishing, they heard a pop and something was in front of them. This caused everyone to jump a bit with surprise except Zakuro.
Pai was standing there. Instinctively, the girls hands flew to their necklaces. He put his hands up defensively, and to show he had no weapons. "I need your help. I do not want to fight," he assured them. Their hands fell back to their sides. "Fine. Follow us," commanded Mint, leading him to the basement
Ryou was staring intently at his computer, as if it would spit out answers (which, figuratively, it could, if it had a built in calculator). "Ahem," said Mint. When that didn't work, she walked up to him and punched him in the shoulder. "Ow! What was that for?" he asked, rubbing his shoulder. "You weren't paying attention to me," she accused, causing him to role his eyes. "Somebody came for a visit," the bird girl explained, gesturing towards Pai. "Fine. Who are th- What's he doing here?" asked Ryou.
In response, Pai took a step forward. "I have only come for your help. Our planet may be much better than before, but there are still major storms and lack of food. That is where you come in. If all the Mew Mews come to my home planet and put their powers together into Ichigo, they could probably help our planet. You'd have to train Ichigo a bit for her to master something that big, but I believe it is very possible."
"How do I know Deep Blue didn't tell you to say that just to weaken your foe?" asked Ryou. "Well, Tart and Kish are in that dimension, and I- I stopped listening to Deep Blue," Pai informed. "And he didn't kill you for that? Yeah, right," said Mint. "I think his human form died, so all he has left is a soul. Thanks to -Masaya's, right? - death, he won't be able to reawaken again with out help, thus he is not able to kill me," informed Pai. "Even if we did believe you, we can't help you. Pudding and Ichigo are stuck in that other dimension," said Keiichiro, who had been watching from the corner.
"I am sure they will get out sooner or later. Humans may be dumb, but Kish and Tart should be smart- well, maybe they are doomed, for they never pay attention or read," Pai concluded. "How long should we wait before announcing them dead?" asked Lettuce. "Time doesn't matter. Time could be the same, or very different in different dimensions," said Zakuro. Everyone, counting Pai, stared at her in awe.
"Lady Zakuro, how did you know that?" asked Mint. Zakuro just shrugged. "Well, when they do get back, will you help me?" asked Pai. "Fine. But if you or any of your friends do anything that even suggests to harming or attacking us and/or Tokyo/ the Earth, the deal is off," said Ryou, trying to make there no loop holes in what he just said. Pai nodded and shook Ryou's hand. "Deal."
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It was getting dark, and you could see the outline of the ocean in the distance. They (as in Pudding, Tart, Ichigo, and Kish) had already settled down and were eating dinner. "Only a bit longer, kitten," said Kish. Ichigo nodded. "Then I can eat some real food." She took a big bite of pudding, if you can bite that stuff (and not the Mew Mew Pudding). "Tar-Tar, come back! Pudding needs you to be her pillow, na no da!" said Pudding, chasing after a sprinting Tart. Ichigo couldn't help smile a bit at this. After about a week, they still had this 'night time ritual', as one may call it.
When everyone finally settled down, Tart was stuck as Pudding's pillow. It was at least 50 degrees out, and if you don't remember, Tart and Kish wear these outfits that show most of their body, Ichigo wears short skirts, and Pudding wears normal summer clothe. Not good for the winter, obviously. Ichigo cuddled up closer to Kish.
"I'm cold," she murmured. Not only did Kish have sensitive ears, but Ichigo wasn't even an inch away from him, so naturally he heard her. He rubbed her arms a bit to give her some extra warmth. All of a sudden, an idea popped into her mind. "Kish?" she asked. "Oh- sorry. I was just trying to help you get war-," "No, not that. That was actually helping. I mean, why didn't we build an igloo? I'm sure Pudding knows how to build one." "Oh. Why didn't any one think of that?" asked the green haired alien. "Do you think we should wake them up?" he added. "No. They look peaceful. We'll ask Pudding about it tomorrow," said Ichigo. Kish nodded.
"Thank you, Kish," she whispered. He looked a bit surprised. "Why? I didn't do any thing," he insisted. "Actually, you did. Unlike Masaya, you actually care about me. And you try to protect me," she pointed out. "I don't care about you, Kitten, I- I love you," he said, blushing a bit, also causing Ichigo to turn the color of her hair. "R-really?" she asked. He nodded, obviously embarrassed. "Of course. I-I always have."
That's so sweet. Masaya would never admit it to me like that. Masaya- wait a sec, who cares about him? He's a cheating jerk! Now Kish on the other hand, he's sweet, kind, and cute. Most important, though, he loves me.
With that thought in her mind, she turned around until she was facing the green haired alien. "Kitten, you'll freez-," he never got to finish the sentence, because before he could, Ichigo kissed him, right on the lips. He was shocked, but instantly responded back to the kiss. When they finally broke apart for air, both their faces were now crimson.
There was a barely noticeable smirk on his face. "So Kitten- does that mean you want to be my girlfriend?" he asked, obvious hope in his eyes. She nodded. "Yes, Kish, it does. But- what are we going to do when we get back?" she asked. "I- I dunno. What about we just- what's that phrase? - play it by ear? Yeah, that sounds like it," Kish suggested. "Okay. It's the best plan we have, I guess." And with those last minute words in their minds, they fell asleep, Ichigo cuddled up as close as possible to Kish, who had wrapped his arms around her. "I love you, Kish," she whispered to his sleeping form.
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Mint was supposed to meet Coal at the movies tomorrow, and Ryou had asked Lettuce out. Right now, Mint and Lettuce are working at the Café. "So do you think we're really going to believe and help the aliens?" asked Lettuce. "The question isn't weather we believe Pai, but weather Ryou does, so you better talk to him about it on your date tonight," said Mint. "But- I can't do that!" she exclaimed. "Well, you-." Her sentence was cut off by Ryou saying, "Less chatter more working!" Somehow Lettuce couldn't blame him. The Café is stocked full of customers, and out of three waitresses, only one is working.
It was a very busy day, with Lettuce breaking everything, Zakuro scaring away customers, and Mint sipping Tea, bossing everyone around. By the end of it, they, counting Mint, who Ryou had forced to work, were all sweaty and exhausted. "Eiw! Lettuce, you really need a shower," said Mint.
"You do too, Mint," said Zakuro, who had come up to them unnoticed. "Oh, Lady Zakuro! Want to go to my house after we leave?" Mint asked. "I have a photo shoot," Zakuro replied, leaving the Café, along with a depressed looking Mint. "It's okay, Mint. At least you get to see Coal tomorrow," said Lettuce. "What do you mean by, 'it's okay'? I'm fine!" she yelled, running out of the Café, leaving a sad and shocked Lettuce behind. Lettuce was about to leave, slightly saddened, when she felt a hand on her shoulder.
She turned around, and saw Ryou. "Don't worry. She's probably just under a lot of stress, especially with two Mew Mews missing," he said. Lettuce nodded. "Thanks, Ryou. That really means a lot to me," she replied with a shy smile. "Okay. I'll see you tonight. What about movies and dinner?" he suggested. "Sure," she replied. On her way home, she was definitely much happier.
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Deep Blue had been locked in the room with no company for about three days now, and was starting to feel lonely. Now that his human form was killed permanently, he couldn't but help feel a bit empty, like part of him were missing. That must be appropriate, because he was literally missing any part of him he had in Masaya. He did have a plan, though. Sure, he can't take over the world now, but that doesn't mean he can't haunt people! "MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!" He would've got his wish, if it weren't for the fact that two angels were sent down to Earth, and decided to bring him down, to HELL! "NOOOO! I'D BE A GOOD LEADER, I SWEAR!" The angels just ignored him.
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T.G: There's this chap! OMG! Already chapter nine? If it weren't for all those wonderful reviewers out there, I probably would have just forgotten about the story. Since you did review, I took time out of my day to finish the next chap!
Kish: Ichigo's my girlfriend! Yay!
Ichigo: Well, seeing Masaya's dead, and I can't find Ryou, I guess I'll agree.
Ryou: Wait, you have a crush on me?
Ichigo: NO! When did you show up, anyways?
Kish: Sorry, Ryou, but Kitten's mine. Isn't that right?
Ichigo: Sure.
T.G: Review please! Oh, and please tell me how you like my story, and if there are any things that don't seem accurate.