Woohoo! Another upload! I'm really on a roll! So you readers please review! Oh yeah, I wasn't very original with Kisshu's human name so it is Purotekuta Eirian, literally, "protector alien." LOL, no flames because of that please!

The constant, high-pitched beeping of an alarm clock was what woke Kisshu the next morning. He pushed himself off the floor and stumbled over to shut off the alarm, noticing in a detached kind of way that the long ribbons that usually flowed in the air behind him were hanging limp and dragged across the floor as he walked. Sitting down on the edge of the couch, Kisshu tried to remember why and how he was in this apartment. He ran a hand through his messy hair and then froze. His hair was…short and…

"Oh heck."

Getting up, Kisshu sprinted into the bathroom were he stared at his reflection in the mirror, shocked at his transformation. His hair was still green, but it was a little darker and cut in a style that was purposefully messy. His ears were rounded, his fangs had vanished and his eyes were now a warm hazel in color. His skin was also a bit darker, not as dark as Aoyama's, but still noticeably darker than it had been. His clothes and the rest of his face hadn't changed, but once he had changed into human clothing, Kisshu was certain that no one would recognize him.

Entering his bedroom, Kisshu noticed a note on top of his dresser that read:

Your classes start at 7:30. The uniform is in your closet along with other human clothes. I suggest that you try and find employment somewhere and keep the white pill somewhere safe at all times. Also, you will be going under the fake name of Purotekuta Eirian. Try to make sure that you don't let it slip that you know the identity of the Mew Mew.

Pai

"It's 7:00 right now, so I should get going," thought Kisshu. He quickly changed into the white shirt and black slacks that the boys at Ichigo's school wore. Then he grabbed a large bag containing his schoolbooks and raced out the door.

"Man, Pai really was prepared!" Kisshu thought.

Kisshu found the school with ease, he'd been there many times to spy on Ichigo. Once inside, Kisshu was met by a teacher who took him to his classroom and introduced him to the students under her charge.

"Class this is Purotekuta Eirian. He is a transfer student and I want you all to make him feel welcome. Ah, Momoya-san, did you want to say something?"

Kisshu's eyes immediately turned to Ichigo as she began to speak.

"Hai, I was wondering if I could show Purotekuta-san around after school so he can find his way around easily."

Kisshu felt a rush of pleasure as the teacher said, "An excellent idea, thank you for volunteering. Purotekuta-san, take the empty desk behind Momoya-san. Now everyone, please open your history books to page 37."

The day went by quickly. To Kisshu's surprise, he enjoyed all of the classes. He especially liked history; it was fascinating to learn about the human race. His last class was math, which he found ridiculously easy. He had learned Algebra 2 at the age of eight because it was required if he were to go to earth in the service of Deep Blue.

As he was packing up, Kisshu heard Ichigo say awkwardly, "Um, Purotekuta-san, would you like to see the rest of the school now?"

Kisshu turned, shouldered his bag, and nodded.

After being shown around the main building, Ichigo and Kisshu walked towards the gym, an embarrassing silence stretching between them. Ichigo finally stuttered out,

"S-so, Purotekuta-san, what do you think of Tokyo? I heard you are from far away, Kyushu was it?"

Flushing a pale pink, Kisshu replied, "Um, yeah. I really like Tokyo, but it is a bit different than what I imagined and saw from when…from photos. Lots more plants and stuff."

Ichigo smiled, "Well it's only been this way for three years, but I'm glad to see that everyone has decided to take care of it so well. It really is nice!"

She pushed open the door to the gymnasium and then stepped aside to allow a large group of teenage boys streamed out.

"This is the school's kendo team," the redhead informed Kisshu.

"They don't seem very happy," Kisshu observed.

Ichigo nodded, "You're right. Oh! There's Aoyama-kun, maybe he knows what's wrong. Aoyama-kun, over here!"

Ichigo's black-haired boyfriend jogged over, smiling cheerfully.

"Hi Ichigo! Oh, hello, you must be the new student. Purotekuta Eirian?"

"That's right."

"We were just wondering why everyone on your kendo team seems so down," Said Ichigo.

Aoyama grimaced, "Down doesn't cover it. Crushed is more like it. Our best fighter and team captain is injured, broken arm and fractured wrist. We'll have a hard time finding a decent replacement before the final tournament of the season."

"Wow, what a bummer!" Exclaimed Ichigo. Aoyama nodded but then turned and addressed Kisshu.

"Have you ever done kendo?"

Startled, Kisshu shook his head, "No, but I used tonfas as a kid to fight. You know, just for fun of course not like I had a chance to do any real fighting!"

Kisshu could imagine Pai cringing at his lack of ability when it came to acting. Aoyama didn't seem to notice anything unusual though and he simply smiled nicely and said,

"Well stop by the gym tomorrow and try out if you want. Who knows, you might enjoy it."

As her boyfriend ran after his teammates, Ichigo said,

"Well, that's the school," she checked her watch and let out a yelp of alarm. "Oh no! I'm late for work! Shirogane is going to be so mad!"

Kisshu hid a smile, "I'd get going if I were you. I have to get home anyways, see you tomorrow, Momoya-san."

"You can call me Ichigo, okay?"

"Only if you call me Eirian."

Smiling, Ichigo nodded, "Well, bye then! Eirian."

As she ran off, Kisshu stood and watched until she was out of sight.

"Good-bye Koneko-chan."