hullo, and welcome to chapter two of "The Blue Warrior"!
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~nightfall26
i don't own tokyo mew mew, but if i did, i would have changed it a loooonngggg time ago!~
Ichigo stood in awe momentarily, staring at the figure before her. Her eyes were frozen on him, her mouth wide in surprise. Kish was staring at him as well, distracted for a second. She was confused, to say the least. Her thoughts whirled around in her head with dizzying intensity.
Who IS he? It couldn't be Ryou, she was certain of that. And Masaya... he had run away, like a coward. Left her there, to fend for herself.
The Blue Knight lithely sprung from his perch on the lightpole, landing easily in front of her. Kish laughed quietly, his face unreadable. Ichigo took a cautious step towards the Blue Knight, and as soon as she moved, Kish spun around.
"You're not going anywhere, kitten." He hissed, his other sword appearing in his hand. The Blue Knight opened his hand, his own sword materializing in it, and leapt forward to stand in front of Ichigo.
"I told you, if you harm her, it will be you that pays." His voice was quiet, mixed with a tinge of anger. Ichigo looked up at him, a shiver making its way down her spine at the sight of his vivid blue eyes. They were focused on Kish, radiating intensity. Kish snarled furiously, charging forward to clash swords with the Blue Knight.
"How come all you do is bother me? You steal what is rightfully mine! ICHIGO WILL COME WITH ME!" Kish screamed, attacking wildly. His face was becoming frightening.
Ichigo squeaked as the Blue Knight gently shoved her backwards.
"It's best that you keep a safe distance, Ichigo." He murmured, turning back to engage Kish. Ichigo watched in horror as they fought it out, Kish battling with an insane grin painting his features.
"If only you didn't exist!" Kish called to the Blue Knight, leaping forward, swords first. The Blue Knight gracefully jumped into the air, avoiding what would have been a crippling blow. They clashed swords again and again, the Blue Knight seeming to have the upper hand. Kish looked distraught.
"I will take Ichigo with me!" He cried, repeating his agonized pleas from earlier. Ichigo watching his desperate moves, and watched how quiet the Blue Knight was.
"I won't let you." The Blue Knight whispered, sending the butt of his sword into Kish's stomach. Kish fell back with a gasp, fighting to regain both his footing and his breath. It seemed he was going to lose this battle, again. As Ichigo watched the mysterious blonde fight off Kish, she felt slight recognition in the pit of her stomach. She always felt as if she knew him... but from where? How? Who was he?!
The Blue Knight delivered a final, crushing blow, causing Kish to collapse to the ground ungracefully. The Blue Knight walked over to Ichigo, gently placing a hand on her shoulder.
"Are you alright?" He asked softly, his eyes filled with concern. Ichigo nodded, staring up at him.
It was then that the other Mews came running up, with Ryou bringing up the rear. Relief spread across their faces as they saw Kish on the ground.
"Ichigo! You're safe!" Lettuce called, smiling. Ichigo nodded slightly, still staring at the Blue Knight. She let her gaze wander to the Mews, and noticed Ryou had another person in tow. His hand was wrapped tightly around the arm of Masaya, who was whimpering slightly.
"I found this... wimp cowering outside of the Cafe. He could only say that Kish attacked you. Which we already knew, and we were on our way." Ryou spat, shoving Masaya to the ground. The girls parted the way for him as he fell, disgusted expressions on their faces.
"It also looks like Kish got beaten... again!" Pudding giggled, pointing to the fallen alien. Kish looked up with weary eyes.
"No... not yet... I'm not defeated..yet." He muttered, groaning. "ICHIGO IS MINE!" Kish yelled, that same insane smile lighting his face. He pulled his swords together, creating a blue ball of lightning that grew in size.
The Blue Knight spun around to face Kish, almost too late, and shoved Ichigo to the side just as Kish released the energy ball. It hit the Blue Knight, who screamed in pain as it hit him.
"BLUE KNIGHT!" Ichigo screamed, getting to her feet quickly. Her face was terrified, and not just for herself.
"Let's go help them!" Mint cried, starting to walk forward. Ryou stopped her with a hand on her shoulder.
"Wait. Look." He murmured, pointing to the Blue Knight.
He remained standing, clutching his arm in pain. His blue robes were in tatters, and blood streamed from several wounds. His blonde hair fluttered behind him, and he seemed to be using his sword to lean on. Kish grinned.
"If Ichigo doesn't leave with me, then I have no choice but to die with her here." He swung his swords back and forth, chuckling quietly.
"But first..."
"YOU DIE!" He screamed, running forward with only the speed of an insane person. Kish attacked the Blue Knight with newfound strength, and knocked his sword from the Blue Knight's hands. He pushed the Blue Knight back, back into the barn behind them that was under construction.
Ichigo pushed herself forward suddenly, unable to bear it any longer. She threw her arms around Kish's waist, attempting to stop him.
"Stop it, Kish! Please!" She begged, holding on tightly. Kish snarled in frustration.
"Let go! You're getting in my way!"
"Stop it, then!" She yelled, tears forming in her eyes. Kish hit her with the base of his swords, and she fell backward on the ground painfully.
Her pendant fell next to her, and she sent a quick glance towards it.
The Blue Knight stood in the barn, holding his arm in agony, his eyes filled with the pain of being broken.
"Now to finish it..." Kish muttered, raising his swords to create another lightning ball.
"DIE, Blue Knight!" He screamed, casting the energy at him. Ichigo picked up her pendant, beginning her transformation, and raced into the barn. Kish watched in horror as she ran in front of the energy ball.
"Ichigo!" He cried, his face falling. The explosion knocked him backwards, and he watched as the barn fell. The Mews also watched, their eyes wide. Masaya cringed.
"Ichigo." Kish murmured, unable to believe that she had just sacrificed her life for the Blue Knight. As the dust settled, Zakuro pointed at the barn.
"Look!" She called. Inside the rubble of the barn, Ichigo held onto the Blue Knight tightly, with a bubble of her power protecting them from the falling pieces of the barn. The Blue Knight still was wincing in pain, and she looked down at him with a worried expression.
"Ichigo..." He murmured in wonder, staring up at her. "You saved... me... this time." He chuckled, flinching at the pain the action caused. She turned around to face Kish, and he gasped at seeing she was crying. She stood, facing the Mews and Kish.
"Please... please don't hurt him anymore..." She murmured. Kish got to his feet.
"Ichigo, are you crying?" He asked quietly.
"Kish... I can't... I won't come with you." She whispered. Kish dropped his swords, his expression saddened.
"Then... I suppose... I'll go alone. I guess I... tried too hard... and got nowhere." He murmured.
"Goodbye, Ichigo." He said, before fading away.
Ichigo collasped into the Blue Knight's arms, completely fainted. He looked up at the Mews, and back down at Ichigo, the girl who had saved him.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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