Hurt Chapter 19:

Parents

Normal POV

The Mews spent the next week before Ichigo's parents' return relaxing and having fun. The Cyniclons had gone back to their planet right after the battle with Deep Blue, and had returned a day ago with good news. The planet was healed, and the Cyniclons were very happy with the change. They were shocked about the Deep Blue fiasco, but understood that it was for the best. Besides, when their planet became better than Earth, they really couldn't complain.

One thing everyone was still puzzled over was Aoyama. He hadn't been found, and the police had searched everywhere. One day, the Mews and Cyniclons were talking about this subject, when Pai said, "What if Deep Blue took over Aoyama somehow? Before I deserted him, he said, "I'll control that boy on my own then." I didn't know what that meant, but if Aoyama was his human host, it's possible that the reason no one can find him is that he was obliterated along with Deep Blue. "

"Well, that would make sense, and it would be better for us, because if he is still out there, Ichigo could be in danger," Kisshu said.

Ichigo shuddered. Kisshu noticed, and said, "I didn't mean to scare you, Koneko-chan. Sorry."

"That's okay," Ichigo said with a smile. Kisshu smiled back and hugged her. Over the time they had spent together, the two of them had grown very close. Taruto had also grown closer to Ichigo, and now called her 'Ichigo-oneechan' all the time. They were becoming almost like a family.

Pai and Lettuce were now dating, and Pai had actually learned how to smile.

With the hope of going to school together, Pudding and Taruto had become good friends. Pudding had started calling Taruto 'Taru-Taru', and while he pretended to hate it, he was actually touched by her affection.

However, everyone was a bit nervous for Ichigo and Taruto. Ichigo's parents would be back tomorrow morning, and then the explanation would begin. It was decided that Lettuce would help explain, as would Taruto. Another mutual decision is that they would introduce Kisshu a little later, since Ichigo's dad was completely against boyfriends.

So in order to plan better, Lettuce was sleeping over at Ichigo's, so she would already be there to help with the explanation. They knew that telling Ichigo's dad that Kisshu had been staying there as well would be hazardous, but it had to be done. Hopefully they'd come out alive. That night, Kisshu went back to the ship with Pai, and Taruto took the guest room while Lettuce stayed in Ichigo's room.

The next morning, they all got up and cleaned up early. Ichigo's parents were due back at 11. At 10:50, Taruto went back up to the guest room to hide until Lettuce was sent to get him. Ichigo and Lettuce were sitting in the living room with their pendants ready, awaiting Sakura and Shintaro's return.

Finally they heard the door open, and Sakura call out, "Ichigo! We're home!"

Lettuce and Ichigo looked at each other, and went to the door. Unfortunately, Ichigo's facial expression alerted her parents that something was wrong. "Ichigo, what's wrong?" Sakura asked her daughter.

"Mom, Dad, I have something to discuss with you. Lettuce is here to help. Would you come into the living room so we can talk?" Ichigo asked.

"Um… okay," her parents said, exchanging glances. What could be this serious? They followed the girls into the living room, and sat down.

Ichigo took a deep breath. "Mom, Dad, I've been hiding something from you," she began. "I want you to know that I love you, but I had no choice until this point."

"What is it, Ichigo?" Shintaro asked worriedly.

"I'm a Mew Mew," Ichigo said. "So is Lettuce, and my other Café friends. Our boss ordered us not to tell you."

Her parents' jaws dropped. "Y-you can't be a Mew Mew," Shintaro said in shock.

"Do you want me to prove it?" Ichigo asked. Stunned, her parents nodded numbly.

Ichigo nodded to Lettuce, and the girls stood up and took out their pendants.

"MEW MEW STRAWBERRY!"

"MEW MEW LETTUCE!"

"METAMORPHO-SIS!" the girls shouted, and were engulfed in light. When it faded, Mew Ichigo and Mew Lettuce stood in the place of Momomiya Ichigo and Midorikawa Lettuce.

Ichigo's parents were stunned. "Okay, you've convinced us. But why now?" Sakura asked.

"Mom, do you remember the news reports, about the Mews fighting aliens?" Ichigo asked. Sakura nodded. "The aliens and we Mews formed a truce, so they wouldn't attack anymore, and there is now no danger from alien attacks," Ichigo said. "Me, Lettuce, and the other Mews are now on friendly terms with the three who came here to Tokyo, and that's what I want to talk about. The day after you guys left for Kyoto, Kisshu, the alien who came here to Tokyo first, came to see me. He's been in love with me for a long time, but this time, he came because he needed shelter. The aliens' leader had kicked him out for saving my life. He also was badly injured in one of our battles, and I decided to take care of him. The day after that, his younger brother, Taruto, showed up with medical supplies, offering to help as well. He had snuck out of their base to find Kisshu and help him. The two of them have been staying in the guest room since after you left. Their older brother came to us two days later, and offered a plan to cease the fighting between our races."

Ichigo paused, then continued, "I called up Lettuce, and we convinced the other Mews to go along with the plan. However, when we went to talk to Ryou, our boss, he refused to help and started yelling at us. He revealed that he had created the Mews and basically ruined our lives, so he could get revenge on the aliens for killing his parents."

At this, Shintaro yelled, "I'M GONNA MURDER THAT JERK! NO ONE MESSES WITH MY DAUGHTER!"

"Please, Momomiya-san, calm down," Lettuce said. "He's already dead. The leader of the Cyniclons, the aliens, came to Café Mew Mew while we were talking, and attacked us. Ryou tried to kill us as well, and the Cyniclon leader, Deep Blue, killed him, then attacked us. We defeated him, and he's dead too."

Ichigo continued, "Since then we've been friends with the Cyniclons, or, as with me and Lettuce, more than friends. She's going out with the oldest Cyniclon, Pai, and I'm going out with Kisshu, who I love, and who saved my life. I hope you can accept that."

"Of course, sweetie, I think it's cute!" Sakura said cheerfully, nudging Shintaro.

Shintaro grunted, and said, "Well, since he's done more for you than that damn treehugger, I suppose it's fine, but I'd like to meet him, got it?"

Ichigo beamed and said, "Yes Dad, thank you!"

"Wait, weren't there three aliens?" Sakura asked.

Ichigo exchanged a look with Lettuce, then said, "Yes. The youngest Cyniclon is named Taruto, and he has also become very attached to me, thinking of me as his sister, since I saved Kisshu. That's the third thing I wanted to talk about. Taruto and his brothers are orphans, and while Pai and Kisshu are happy the way they are, Taruto has requested that he come to live with us. He really wants me as his big sister. He's a very sweet, responsible kid, and he has a big heart. He also saved me from being kidnapped, and now the police think he is my little brother."

"Wait, kidnapped? Does this have something to do with the 'Wanted' posters all around Tokyo?" Sakura asked.

"Yes. Aoyama came to this house and asked to get back together after he cheated on me with my friend Moe. I refused him, and he tried to kidnap me. Taruto heard me scream, and protected me. The 'Wanted' posters are probably of Aoyama," Ichigo said.

"Damn treehugger….." Shintaro growled.

"Sweetie, can we meet Taruto, before deciding whether or not to adopt him?" Sakura asked.

"Sure," Ichigo said, and she looked at Lettuce.

"Hai," Lettuce said, and went upstairs to the guest bedroom. "Taruto, you can come out now," they heard her say, and a minute later, Lettuce walked in with Taruto, who bowed when he saw Ichigo's parents.

"Hi, I'm Ikisatashi Taruto," Taruto said. "It's nice to meet you both."

"It's nice to meet you too, Taruto," Sakura said. "Would you like to tell us a little about yourself?"

"Okay," Taruto said. "I'm eight years old, and my birthday is November 6th. I'm a Cyniclon, and as you probably know, I'm from another planet, Cyniclonia. My parents died when I was four, and my older brothers Pai and Kisshu have taken care of me ever since. Pai homeschooled me, because he's really smart. I can fly and teleport, and also control plants. I'll eat basically anything, and I especially like candy."

"Candy?" Shintaro asked.

"Taruto, I'm beginning to think Pudding's obsession with candy is rubbing off on you," Ichigo said teasingly.

"Taruto, are your brothers okay with you being adopted by us?" Sakura asked.

"When I asked them, they both said they wanted me to be happy. I think I'd be very happy living here, because I'd get to be with Ichigo-oneechan," Taruto said.

"I'm glad to hear that, because I really like you, Taruto," Sakura said. "I think it would be nice to have another kid around. What about you, Shintaro?"

"Welcome to the family, Taruto," Shintaro said.

"YAY!" Taruto and Ichigo shouted together.

Next chapter, Kisshu meets Shintaro! Review and tell me what you think of this chapter. I know Shintaro agreed to Kisshu being with Ichigo pretty quickly, but I think since Kisshu did save Ichigo, that justifies it.