Two months late……………… x.x

Disclaimer: I don't own Tokyo Mew Mew. If I did, there would be more KishXIchigo scenes and no Masaya.

Claimer: I own Sakura, Yumi, Fala, yadda yadda yadda. I had a few instances where people stole my characters. You'd have to have my permission to use them.

Ichigo's POV

I rushed through the woods trying to escape Tigre and his Chimera animals. Kish had mentioned Tigre before, but I wasn't worried. I figured that I could have used my Mew powers to defeat him. But now, I couldn't call them up for some reason. And I hadn't counted the fact that I was pregnant.

I noticed a tree that looked like I could climb it. To get away from Tigre and company, I put a foot on a branch and climbed. After a couple minutes he passed by, scowling. "Where is the pink Mew? I swore she just ran this way." I had to suppress a snicker. The Saint Rose Crusaders had referred to Berii as the white Mew. It was a funny coincidence. Finally, Tigre walked away. I tried getting down from the tree but I couldn't. It was like a force doesn't want to climb down. It then suddenly occurred to me that maybe it was the Mew power! Maybe it came back! To test it, I shouted "MEW MEW STRAWBERRY METAMORPHISIS!"

Nothing happened. I thought I caught a glimpse of my battle outfit but it probably was the light. Then I found that I can climb down again. When my feet touched the ground again I ran in the opposite direction of Tigre.

When it was only a half an hour but it seemed like forever, I finally saw something familiar. "Sakura-mama's house…" I whispered. My car wasn't here but maybe I can still hide out in the house. I tried to open the door but it was still locked. Of course. The keys were in the car too... I stepped away from the locked door and walked around the house. Soon I came across an open window. I lifted it open carefully making sure it didn't squeak. Then I climbed through it. Halfway inside my foot got caught in the shrubbery near the window. I tugged it enough for my foot to come free and also to fall on the floor. I landed with a THUD!

"Ow…" I whispered. Even though there is no one around, I still spoke softly. After a couple seconds, I stood up and brushed some dust off me. Now what do I do? Inside Sakura-mama's house was nothing that would help me. Maybe I could hide in here until Kisshu or Sakura comes. I sat down on the couch. It seems only yesterday that this room was where Kisshu was waiting. Now it's empty. The whole house is empty.

After a couple minutes or hours, I got bored of thinking. There was nothing to do other than to think. I stared across the room and my eyes landed on the television. Maybe I can watch the television. But wouldn't that make a lot of noise? I thought to myself again for more minutes. Finally I decided with myself that I can watch the television with the sound muted. I strolled over to it and turn it on. After I turned it one, I lowered the volume to zero and sat back on the couch watching.

After a couple seconds of registering what's on the television, I gasped. Who was attacking the stadium? I turned up the volume a tiny bit, enough to here what's going on.

"What an extraordinary day!" the reporter said. "It was first a recital for the students of Keikoin dance academy, but now it's the battlefield of the Mews! The first time they're seen in 10 years! But they look a little different don't you agree?" The camera turned to the Mews, who were battling a group of Chimera animals. "Only 3 out of the 5 Mews are here. Where are the others?"

The Mews were actually Emiko, Fala, and Umeko! But if those are the only daughters there, then where is Yumi? She's the only one not on the scene, besides Sakura.

Before I can watch any more of it, something thumped upstairs. I turned off the television and stood still. Another thump. It was a cue to get moving! I ran to the nearest closet and went inside. The noise stopped, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Maybe it was a branch that struck the side of the house. But I still didn't dare to move. Only after it seemed safe did I peeked outside. Nothing was there. I sighed and opened the door a little more. Still nothing. I think I should just run away again now, because something bad is going to happen.

Right on cue, the alien that was pursing me teleported out of thin air. I stepped back into the closet and closed the door. But I don't think that was the wisest of decisions. Tigre banged on the door. "Come out you coward! Call yourself a Mew!" I tried to ignore the threats he was making, but hiding in the closet won't protect me for much longer. A sword tip suddenly jutted through the door, and it narrowly missed my forehead. The sword retreated out of the closet and struck again. Tigre is going to break the door down! There was only one thing I could do. And it was not grabbing the sword when it came in again.

"MEW MEW STRAWBERRY METAMORPHISIS!"

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Sakura's POV

Standing in front of me was the two Chimera Animals that the alien created. I think his name was Tigre, wasn't it?

The nearest one to me swiped its tail at my feet. I jumped on the nearest tree and tried dive-bombing the Chimera Animal. It didn't work. Instead, it batted me with its hand and I crashed into the bushes. I struggled to stand up and used my Cherry Bell. It didn't affect either to the Chimera Animals, like the other billion times I tried to make a mark. I flew up to a high branch so they won't attack me unless they climbed up. Which I doubt they can.

Tigre also said that the two Chimera Animals that I'm battling were my grandparents. It couldn't be true. They didn't look like Sakura-obaasan or Shintaro-ojiisan. And I'm very sure they wouldn't attack me.

How was Kisshu anyway? I could use his help. I just hope that lying on the side of a lake wouldn't be his death sentence!

I spent a long time sitting up in the branch. The Chimera Animals leered at me and growled constantly. They couldn't attack me, but I could attack them. It just wouldn't do much harm. I would need a stronger weapon to defeat them maybe.

A brilliant idea formed in my mind. Kisshu's swords! They might be stronger than my bell! It was a long way back to the picnic area, but I could manage. I created a picture of the lake in my head, and I teleported there.

Near the lake, there wasn't any blood on the ground. Nothing was there. I glanced around the whole lakeside, and Kisshu's body was gone. Did some bears drag him away for food? Alien flesh doesn't taste very good I bet. I lied down on the grass and sighed. My mind kept saying to me that Kish isn't dead, he's alive and looking for me. And I should wait here until he finds me. I rolled over and fell asleep.

A lot of shaking woke me up. I opened my eyes slightly, and then jerked myself awake. The two Chimera Animals were towering over me, and their breath smells really bad. I kicked one of the Chimera Animal and rolled away. Surprisingly, the Chimera Animal I kicked winced in pain. The other one however ran after me snarling.

My original plan was to borrow Kisshu's swords to defeat the Chimera Animals. But when was Kisshu gone, his weapons were gone too. Now what was I suppose to do?

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Ichigo's POV... again

After I recited my transformation line, a pink glow surrounded my body. A second later, I was Mew Ichigo again. It felt much better knowing you can defeat Tigre. Without wasting any time, I summoned my Strawberry Bell and shouted "RIBBON STRAWBERRY CHECK!"

When the light cleared, Tigre was gone. The door to the closet was blasted to smithereens, but at least there wasn't any threat anymore. The next thing to do was find Kish. The last time I saw him was when Tigre was battling Kish. If he was following me, then Kish must have…..

I left the house and ran towards the lake, hoping that what I was thinking wasn't true.

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Sakura's POV. I switch a lot for this chapter don't I? O.o

Like what I did some time ago, I hid up in the tree devising a new plan. Somehow I outran the Chimera Animals, and they were no where in sight. I racked my brain for some memory that could help me. A vision of in the lake swirled in my mind, and I gasped. Yes! That's it! The shiny blue crystalline thing! If it could have prevented me from drowning, then it could defeat the Chimera animals! I was going to leap down from the tree, but something held me back. I couldn't swim in the lake, so how was I going to find it?

A roar nearby encouraged me to do it. The Chimera Animals were closing in, and there was no other choice. I jumped out of the tree and sprinted towards the lake. The icy coldness was at me before I knew it. It didn't seem so scary though, because I need to get to it…….

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Bwahaha, I switched again! XD

It wasn't so hard to run through the forest, now I was in my Mew form. I didn't have to hide from Tigre, and being Mew Ichigo gave me extra strength. I hope I get to my destination before my three minutes were up. Otherwise I would have to kiss some poor animal.

Right at the edge of the forest, another pink glow surrounded me. Too late. I turned into a cat.

I would've searched and hunted for a victim right after I transformed, but I didn't. Kish was at the lake, and I will kiss him instead. Running towards the lake, I didn't find him. Did he fall inside during the fight with Tigre? I couldn't swim in this condition. Where is he!

I mewed loudly, hoping he would hear me. No one came except Sakura and Shintaro. This was perfect. I couldn't fight them as a cat. Oh Kisshu, I need you now!

Some kind of light came from the lake, and they both turned to it. I stared at the light too, knowing what it was. How was there any Mew Aqua left? Ryou said that they all disappeared after Deep Blue was vanquished! And Sakura-chan can use it as well? I purred with delight unknowingly.

Like I expected, Sakura-chan bursted of the water holding the Mew Aqua rod. Bubbles were flowing from it and some landed on Sakura and Shintaro. They screamed in pain at each touch and soon finally vanished. All that was left was their soul crystals and two Chimera Parasites floating around. I stepped back so I wouldn't get infected. Sakura was spiraling up and the Mew Aqua was spreading over the forest and the lake. Maybe some of it reached Kisshu, so he couldn't be dead now! As if he had been reading my mind, Kisshu appeared. "I've been looking for you koneko-chan!" He picked me up and kissed me on the lips.

I immediately changed back into me. Kisshu smiled and hugged me. I embraced him back and cried. "I thought I lost you! I thought Tigre had killed you. I was so scared Kisshu!" I kept on hugging him harder and harder. Suddenly, I noticed that something was missing. Kisshu must have noticed it too, because he pushed me away. "Where's Sakura?" he practically shouted. I looked over the lake, and didn't see her with the Mew Aqua. Instead, she was falling and falling. I ran towards her, but I couldn't fly. I couldn't rescue her. Kisshu could though. That's what he did.

He appeared below Sakura and caught her in his arms when she came by. He then teleported next to me still holding her. "Is she alright?" I asked eagerly. He nodded. "I guess she's a bit frightened, but she's okay." Kisshu sent her down on the grass. When I checked her pulse, it was normal. When I turned around to say something, he was over the lake. "Kisshu!" I called. He didn't respond. He just kept looking into the lake from above. I shouted again. This time, he came obediently. "I couldn't find any sign of the Mew Aqua Ichigo." I glanced back at the unconscious Sakura, then back at Kisshu. "Either there wasn't enough Mew Aqua to complete the 'Ribbon Aqua Drops', or she didn't have enough power to handle it." Kisshu stared at Sakura, and didn't say anything. "Kisshu?" Then he turned his gaze to me.

"Or another possibility is that her alien genes are becoming more dominant than her human side. She's losing her Mew ability." And he added with a hushed tone "Like you." I shook my head and tried to smile. I knew that I can't be Mew Ichigo all the time, but Sakura won't die out so early. "It can't be. She's still young Kisshu." He turned around and yawned. "Just a theory." He said sleepily. "You'd bring her to Ryou to check. That blasted machine of his might have the answer." I blinked. What does Kisshu have against Ryou's machine? After seconds of thinking about it, I shrugged it off. "I'm going to restore Sakura and Shintaro's souls back to them. Will you take Sakura home?" He knelt down and picked her up. "Which home?" I thought of the question. Would she be safer in our original house?

"Where ever you choose. Just as long as it's safe." I replied. Kisshu took one last look at the lake and disappeared. I knew where he teleported. He's going to Yukyro Village. I guess she would be safer there, with more people to guard her than at home. I picked up the two souls of Sakura and Shintaro and went to find their bodies.