Author's Note: Alright I don't own TMM and I'm not claiming to either. I use some lyrics from various artists and I don't own those either.

Chapter 4 "Isn't Anyone Trying to Find Retasu?"

Retasu could not believe what has just happened as her eyes widened in horror. Instantly her face turned a fierce shade of strawberry red as she stood up and ran into the back room and changed quickly. Without a single word, the green haired girl rushed out of the café as everyone stood up in shock as they heard the back door slam behind their friend. The café fell silent as they heard harsh raindrops begin to fall on the roof as a storm began.

Everything in the café was silent for a moment. The rain drops continued to beat against the roof, but hardly anyone took notice. Finally, Ichigo turned to the young monkey mew.

"I can't believe you did that Purin! What were you thinking?!" Ichigo scolded fiercely before Masaya walked over next to the fuming strawberry mew and gently placed his hand upon her shoulder.

"Ichigo." His tone was gentle yet firm at the same time. The girl knew she should not be scolding the child for what had taken place. Concern had begun to build in the teenager as she looked to those around her. How had it come to this?

Perhaps the most unlikely of people spoke out next as her icy blue eyes looked around. "We must go after her" Zakuro stated in a rather matter of fact manner.

Everyone nodded in agreement and rushed towards the door. It was at that moment that the twenty-one year old pastry chef spoke out.

"Hold on a minute minna. You should grab a rain coat, no reason to catch colds. Beside, upon finding Retasu, she will more than likely be soaked as well."

The group turned to Keiichiro and nodded lightly. It would not be good for them all to catch colds; however, it was hard to think such things over with such high concern for their friend. After grabbing raincoats, the group of teenagers ran out of the café splitting up in search of the green haired mew.

Keiichiro looked to Ryou after everyone else had left the café. A small frown found his face features. Ryou turned from his close friend and began to walk away not wishing to say anything.

"Ryou."

Hours had passed as the group of heroes frantically searched for their poor friend. Upon leaving the café, Ryou raced on his motorcycle to the Midorikawa residence to see if per chance the girl had decided to run home. The blonde found no luck and decided it was best to inform her parents of what had taken place. Of course, it was still completely unknown to Ryou what was going on with Retasu; however, he had ventured to guess Purin had embarrassed her somehow with her jests.

The search party had increased as Ichigo, Minto, Purin, Zakuro, Masaya, Retasu's parents, Keiichiro, Masha, and Ryou all looked for Retasu. The rain had not let up in the least as the team attempted to check any place they could think the girl would go. Soon night had fallen upon them and nothing had happened. It was at this point Ryou had stopped zooming around on his bike and stopped to refuel. His blue eyes looked up to the sky as raindrops streamed down his helmet.

Ryou's POV

Retasu where on Earth did you run off to? We have been searching for hours and no one can find you. I don't understand Purin was only making a joke. Why did you disappear on us? I am so worried… What has been going on with you lately? Why do you keep to yourself?

End Ryou's POV

Isn't anyone trying to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home,
It's a damn cold night,
Trying to figure out this life,
Won't you take me by the hand,
Take me somewhere new

Rain continuously fell on the lonely green haired teen as she ran around the town. Retasu had never been so embarrassed in her life. Tears fell from her dull sapphire eyes as she stopped running and stood on a bridge. The wind roared nipping harshly against her skin. The teenager shivered as she watched cars pass below her and she felt the emotions knot in her chest causing her to cry harder.

Retasu's POV

How? How did this happen? Why can't I tell him? Why must I hide everything and be so strange? Can't I fit in around everyone and be carefree like the others? I don't belong with them. I won't ever be able to tell Shirogane-san how I feel. How can I continue to live like this? You are so stupid Retasu… So stupid.

End Retasu's POV

After standing on the bridge for a while, Retasu decided it would be a good idea to perhaps head home and get out of the rain. Tomorrow she may attempt to return to the café and pretend that nothing had ever happened. That more than likely wouldn't go over well and the nerves tightened within her. A feeling of nausea hit the green haired girl as she covered her mouth in attempts to control herself. Retasu heaved a few times before she found a trash can and allowed those tightened nerves to control her body and reject the food that was within her stomach. It felt as though she had vomited for hours, despite the fact it was only 2 minutes.

Tears fell from her eyes as she girl felt weak and tired. It was at this moment, Retasu stood up from the trashcan and looked at her surroundings. Fear fell upon her as she noticed everything seemed dark and cold. Nothing around her appeared familiar and a sense of panic hit her. Retasu tried to keep warm as she rung her sweater out and watched the rain continue to fall. It was certain that she was lost.

Hours passed as it seemed Retasu only managed to get herself more lost. Nothing seemed familiar anymore as she sat down on a bench and looked at the ground. "Now what are you going to do? You are so stupid… So stupid." Retasu buried her face in her hands. The girl felt her emotions getting the best of her as she began to sob uncontrollably into her hands feeling the cold rain pour onto her.

Midnight came around as everyone met back at the café. Ichigo yawned as she leaned her damp head on Masaya's shoulder. Keiichiro came out of the kitchen with warm tea to serve to everyone. Spirits were running low as exhaustion had hit the search team hard. Young Purin had fallen fast asleep at one of the tables as the others had attempted to warm themselves up.

Retasu's mother got off her cellular phone as she sighed and looked at everyone. "Retasu hasn't returned home yet." Tears fell from her face and she tried to control her emotions as best she could. "I don't understand; Retasu should have come home by now."

Zakuro looked around at how defeated everyone appeared to be. No doubt the search was wearing them down and now that it was so late that feeling of hopelessness was more apparent. "Retasu is a smart girl. She can take care of herself. Worrying is not going to help anyone."

Masaya looked over his shoulder and noticed that Ichigo had fallen asleep as he smiled and looked at everyone. "Fujiwara-san is right. I think it may be best for us to call it a night. Besides we have school in the morning. We can continue searching tomorrow if Retasu does not return by then."

"Aoyama-san is right you, you girls and he have school in the morning. All of you should head home and get your rest." Keiichiro suggested with a gentle smile.

"That is fine with me; however, if you find Retasu please inform me." Zakuro stated as she stood up and headed towards the door.

Minto yawned. "I'm with Oneesama. You have my telephone number please call if you find Retasu." Minto replied following after the wolf mew.

Masaya gently woke Ichigo up as the cat yawned and rubbed her head in a cat like manner. The girl looked around noticing that Minto and Zakuro had left. "Are we done for the night?" She asked in an exhausted tone.

The boy nodded lightly before heading over towards where the young monkey was passed out. "I think it may be best to allow her to sleep. She feels terrible about this whole thing."

"Aoyama-san will you bring her home?" Keiichiro requested gently as he glanced at Ichigo who was putting her rain coat back on.

"Don't worry Akasaka-san, we'll make sure she gets home." The strawberry haired girl smile softly, before walking over to her boyfriend who was carrying the child bridal style. "Let's get her home, hopefully her siblings are asleep and didn't notice she's been gone."

Once the teenagers had left, only Ryou, Keiichiro, and Retasu's parents were left in the café. The boys looked to one another before looking to the girl's parents. Worry had taken over their features, but it was also apparent how exhausted they were.

"You should also get some rest." Keiichiro suggested softly.

"I just wish she were home." Her father stated battling emotions of his own.

"You go home and get some rest; I'll continue looking for Retasu." Ryou replied looking to the two adults who appeared devastated by their daughter's actions.

Her mother shook her head lightly. "We can't expect you to do that Shirogane-kun."

"Then don't.," He said briefly before rushing out of the café without another word.

Retasu's parents stood there not really knowing what to do. Keiichiro smiled most kindly to them before shoving them lightly towards the exit. "Don' worry. Go rest, leave Retasu in our hands. Trust in Ryou, he is a very compassionate individual, she will be fine."

With that, both of her parents nodded as they left hand in hand. The twenty-one year old let out a soft sigh as he ran his hand through his hair. He looked towards the ceiling still hearing the rain crashing down. "Ryou, just be careful."

Isn't anyone trying to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home,
It's a damn cold night,
Trying to figure out this life,
Won't you take me by the hand,
Take me somewhere new

A truck drove passed Retasu causing muddy water to splash all over her. The girl couldn't stop crying as she thought about the events that had taken place earlier. Everything had been just fine when they were working. Although now that Purin had told Retasu's secret, she couldn't stop thinking about how different her life was going to be. The young green haired fifteen year old was very shy when it came to her feeling, especially feelings of love.

The rain seemed to lighten as Retasu sat on the curb of the road. None of the girl's surroundings seemed familiar and she had never gotten lost before. Everything was so confusing to Retasu and she didn't even pay much attention to the world around her. How could she have gotten herself to this point? How had things gotten so bad? Part of the girl thought about trying to find somewhere to go, just to get inside, away from the rain. However, it was hard for her to think clearly when she was so tired and her thoughts were so plagues with what had happened.

Retasu's POV

Everything is just so pointless now. I don't know what I'm going to do. Just earlier today I was only hoping I could see Shirogane-san soon, but now…Now I don't want to see anyone. Why do things have to be like this? Why am I so fucked up? I just… I just want to… I just want to die!

End Retasu's POV

Ryou had looked everywhere he could think of as he let out a small sigh and looked to the sky as if seeking an answer. Retasu had been missing for hours and no one knew where she could be or if she was alright. Worry swelled up inside Ryou's stomach as if he was about to vomit. "Retasu where on earth are you? Ack! Damnit!"

Frustration hit the blonde as he tried to think of what he could do. This feeling of uselessness did not bode over with him well. Ryou yawned as he stopped his motorbike and rubbed his eyes. Exhaustion was catching up with him, but he wouldn't allow himself to stop searching for the green haired teen. The motorbike started up once again as the search continued.

Retasu had decided to once again begin walking, hoping to stumble across a familiar person, location, or something. She wanted to find anything useful really. Fatigue had hit the teen and she yearned to be someplace safe and warm. Her actions had only messed up her situation even more as she stood not knowing what she was going to do.

It was while she was lost in thought that a huge explosion erupted. This caused the teenager to be thrown from her spot into a nearby vending machine. Retasu struggled to stand up, slowly revealing a trickle of blood down her chin. Her blue eyes widened as she looked at a pair of familiar golden eyes. "Kisshu?"

"Well look what I've stumbled upon, a depressed and washed up mew." The alien snickered as he looked at the drenched and now confused teenager.

"Kisshu what in the world are you doing here? Aren't you living well?" Retasu asked friendly as she looked up at him. Something in her stomach told her to be on guard. Her instincts were screaming at her that her day was about to get even worse that it already was.

Kisshu walked up to Retasu as he grabbed onto her throat and grinned wickedly. "I'm here to finish what I started 2 years ago."

The lettuce mew was trying to gasp for air as she looked at Kisshu. "I… can't… breath…" The world around Retasu seemed to fade and her body began to feel numb. If she didn't do something soon, she would meet her death. Fear consumed Retasu as she used the last of her strength to kick Kisshu as hard as she could in the gut.

Almost instantly Retasu fell to the ground gasping for air as she looked up at the paining Kisshu. Suddenly it felt as though an old power was swelling within her. The alien had recovered from when Retasu had kicked him as he glared at her. "That was a very gutsy move little mew." Kisshu then summoned his swords as he grinned wickedly. "I think that your time is up."

Isn't anyone trying to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home,
It's a damn cold night,
Trying to figure out this life,
Won't you take me by the hand,
Take me somewhere new

Retasu's blue eyes widened as she watched the alien come closer and closer to her. Confusion raced inside her head as Kisshu enclosed in on her. The last time Retasu had seen the aliens they had just defeated Deep Blue. In her mind she just could not understand why Kisshu wanted to kill her. Many thoughts raced through the girls mind as she sat frozen on the pavement looking to her aggressor. What had changed? Why was she being targeted? The girl felt fear consume her body as she watched Kisshu raise his swords and swing at her. Not moving, all the mew could do was watch in horror as she wondering if anyone would come to find her.

Author's Note: Yay! Chapter 4! This actually had quite a bit of editing to it. Must say I'm impressed. c: But, what the heck is Kisshu doing? When is poor Retasu going to catch a break? Will Ryou actually find her? All this and more next chapter! Be prepared for some mildly graphic scenes. For the Future of the Earth, I'll keep writing~nya!

Japanese Words and Meanings

Gomen- Sorry

Arigato- Thank you

Nya/Nyan- Meow

Na No Da- Purin says it at the end of each sentence; a form of exclamation

Oneesama- Minto refers to Zakuro as Oneesama; This is a form of big sister but with a lot of respect

Oneechan- sister

Oniichan- brother

Ohayo- Good Morning

Konnichiwa- Good Afternoon

Minna- Everyone