Hi everyone. Nighttime Mistress here. Once again, thanks for the love everyone. I really do appreciate it. I've reached 54 reviews! THE BIG 54! (does victory dance) Thank you all! I'm so sorry that I haven't updated. I had lots of studying to do. I had to study lots of anime shows so that I know what will be the future of this fic, plus my floppy disc where I keep all my work was missing, but thankfully I found it.

First off, I looked over the reviews and I see that you all are were excited about this upcoming chapter since it is a two-part chapter. You all should because I've been working my ass off on this fic. Just kidding. ;) Anyway, I made sure to make the date part as kawaii, loveable, and fluffy as possible so I think everyone will be satisfied.

Secondly, I know that you all are waiting for some Joushu/Kisshu fluff, but I'm not doing that until later in this fic. You see, Joushu and Kish are just still friends, and I think that I'll keep them that way for a short while. However, there is going to be something unexpected that will come from the couple starring in this chapter which are, of course, Pudding and Taruto.

Disclaimer: I don't own TMM and don't own the Daft Punk song "Digital Love". Damn. :( It's amazing what those two French guys can do. XP

P.S. Special thanks to Applecake and GlammerGirl for having me reach 54 reviews. Apple-chan reviewed for every chapter, and I thank her very much. Also, Glammer-chan who gave me my 54th review.

Arigatou, Apple-chan and Glammer-chan! Lots of hugs from me!

On with the fic!

There are times when a certain thing called

love can cause a lot of trouble, even in the dangerous

situations. They never said that surviving one

date would be easy.

Chapter 7: Let Me Show You the World;

Pudding's First Date Part 2

6:15 p.m.

Fong Residence

Ding Dong!

Dresses and two piece gowns went flying here, there, and everywhere as Pudding was looking for the perfect dress to wear. Pudding thought that her red dress really wouldn't do, so she ended up having her dresses flying everywhere.

"Onee-chan! Auntie Shinka's here no da!" yelled Pudding's little sister from down stairs. Pudding's head popped out from the sea of dresses.

"Um...okay I'll be right out!" she yelled and struggled to get herself out of the cloths she sent flying everywhere. With a quick attempt, she slid down the railing of the stairs, landed, and opened the door. As she did, Shinka's raven haired and peachy skinned self hurried inside, with a big brown leather bag.

"What's with the bag?" Pudding asked. Shinka didn't answer, and rushed upstairs. Clueless on Shinka's peculiar behavior, she followed suit all the same.

As Pudding finally reached her room, she saw Shinka laying out the most unpredictable items. Hair curlers, hot combs, hot curlers, hair straighteners, different shades of lipstick, a variety of nail polish colors, nail filers, spa treatment, mascara, eye shadow, eye liner, blush, combs, brushes, hair spray, hair pins, hair bands, mirrors, a towel, wash cloths, and for some reason, a whole cucumber.

Pudding blinked. "Shinka, I don't think all this stuff is necessary. And what's with the cucumber?" she asked as she picked up the cucumber and examined it. Shinka snapped her head at Pudding like a cat, snatched the vegitable out of her hands,and spoke in a false French accent.

"What is zis that you speak of! You do not worry on ze cucumber. Zere is too much to do!" she said and hurried Pudding to the bathroom. While they were in there, Shinka piled Pudding with showering products.

"Shower with zis in order, and lather with ze wash cloth. And DO NOT take ze full year!" she yelled andslammed the door shut. Pudding huffed which made her bangs flutter.

"Who knew that going on a date would be so much pressure." she muttered and withdrew her cloths for her shower.

Meanwhile...

Pudding wasn't the only one procrastinating, Taruto was too. Both he and Kisshu happened to find a three bedroom house on Cherry Blossom Ln. (which wasn't rather far from Moonlight Dr. mind you) and they both felt already at home. (A/N: How they found money to do so however is out of my hands.)

However, when it comes to a date, (A/N: Most people share the same experience.) others intend to go nuts, like in...

3

2

1...

"KYAH! I CAN FIND ANYTHING TO WEAR!"

The sudden uproar caused Kisshu to rush to the scene of disaster in the living room...

...and caused him to slip and fall flat on his face. (A/N: (points and laughs)HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!)

"What happened Taruto? What's wrong?" Kisshu muffled voice asked since his face was on the floor. (A/N: (still pointing and laughing) HAHAHAHAHA!)

"One, you fell and busted your face, which was funny," said Taruto as he chuckled. Then his face turned serious, "and two, I can't find anything to wear!" he said with panic, still running around the house to find something reasonable to wear. (but basically, running around the house in complete panic)

"For what?" said Kisshu's muffled voice.

That's when Taruto was annoyed enough to pick Kisshu's head off the floor so he could face him. "For my date baka!" and let go so Kisshu's head hit the floor with a thud.

Kisshu's head shot up from the wooded floor. "Since when you got a date?" he asked while rubbing the spot in which he hit his head.

"Since yesterday. Didn't I tell you?" Taruto said dashing to his room to search for cloths. Kisshu was utterly confused and got up to follow Taruto. As both teens reached Taruto's room, the young alien was fumbling with the long line of cloths he had in his closet, which were nothing but jeans and different types of shirts.

Kisshu leaned his body against the corridor of the door and crossed his arms. "No. You didn't. And if you did, I could've helped you find something to wear ahead of time, and you wouldn't go through this problem. "

Taruto suddenly stopped his fumbling in his closet, and huffed in frustration " Kisshu, I have a reason why I didn't say anything. Mostly because I knew that there will be a catch."

Kisshu closed his eyes and chuckled. The brown haired alien knew where this was going as he heard the soft chuckling.

"Taruto, Taruto, Taruto. Why in this world would I want to give a catch when this is the most important time in your loony life?"

Taruto gave a blank expression and said in a sarcastic tone, "Because you're a truthful person that I'm somehow living with."

Kisshu walked up to him. "No seriously Taruto. I'll help you." he said clamping a hand around Taruto's shoulder.

The bright orange-eyed alien gazed at Kisshu's hand around his shoulder in disgust, and back at him witha raised eyebrow. "Ya don't say." he said again in a sarcastic tone.

"Of course!" Kisshu beamed, "It is known as my job to be as close to a big brother as I can to provided what you need. And I would never disappoint you in any way."

There was an awfully nasty silence as Taruto gave Kisshuan unconvincedlook as he said, "I'm being punk'd, aren't I?"

Kisshu leaned his head closer to Taruto's. "Of course not. I'll help you, thanks to this."

With that, Kisshu held a small gold coin in his fingers. Ithad a very strange shape like a decagon,and didn't look like yen at all. It had strange writing engraved in it, and it looked like it was worth a fortune in just a coin.(A/N: So that's how they bought the house.)

Taruto's eyes widened. "Kisshu, you can't use that. That coin's from our planet."

Kisshu's honey colored eyes gave a mischievous glint as he smirked. "Yeah, but Japan doesn't know that." With that, both he and Taruto (with a feared look as he saw Kisshu's mischievous glint) teleported.

Meanwhile at the Fong Residence...

"Hold still Pudding. I'm just done with your hair."

"But now my head hurts no da!"

"Well, beauty hurts Pudding, and you'll just have to stand it. I'm just about...done!"

With that, Shinka stood back to examine her handy work on Pudding's beauty. Her face lite up with a smile.

"Pudding. Whoever your date is, so going to be amazed." she said proudly.

Back with Taruto and Kisshu

One hour and 40 minutes later...

"Taruto! Hurry up!" Kisshu hollered at the bedroom door which contained Taruto trying on the suit that Kisshu bought for him.

"But it looks so tacky!" Tart complained at the other side.

"You're sounding like your old self three years ago. Do you actually want to fail the biggest impact in you life here on Earth?" Kisshu asked the door.

Kisshu can almost here a cricket chirping, because there was a long silence when he said those words.

"It's not that big of a deal Kisshu." Taruto said then. As he did, the door opened.

Taruto was wearing the white suit that Kisshu picked out for him. (Then again, Taruto didn't even know Kisshu had fashion sense.) Also, Taruto put his hair in spikes. All in all, he looked very handsome indeed. (A/N: You can just almost see the shojo bubbles now.)

"What are you talking about? The ladies will love you!" Kisshu beamed.

"It's more lady than ladies Kisshu." Taruto replied while gazing at himself at a life sized mirror to fix his tie, but with much difficulty.

Kisshu came over to help Taruto with his tie. "All you have to remember is having yourself being a perfect gentleman is the key to winning her heart. And hide your ears. Don't want anyone to freak out, thinking you're a freak." he added

Taruto raised an eyebrow. "Giving your example from 3 years ago, I already know that." he said

That comment changed Kisshu's expression immediately. "Don't push it." he said as he finished fixing Taruto's tie. As Taruto looked down to see how Kisshu did, he saw that he hardly made an effort.

"Don't worry about the tie. Just go." Kisshu urged.

"Fine, I'm going." Taruto said and teleported.

Kisshu smirked and grabbed a near by communicator to contact Pai.

"What do you want Kisshu." Pai's bored voice asked.

Kisshu's smirk grew wider. "Pai. You'll never guess where Taruto is doing tonight."

Back at Fong Residence...

"Are you sure I'll look okay Shinka?"

"You look just fine Pudding."

Pudding looked at herself in her wardrobe mirror. It was like she was a block of clay, and Shinka sculpted her just right.

Her hair was done in a tight bun with extra hair on the sides, but Shinka used her handy hot curler and curled them into small curly strands. Pudding's eyes looked so elegant with the amount of mascara and eye shadow that Shinka put for her. Not too much and not too little. Pudding almost looked like a sweet little girl with her dress. It was a sparkly bluish white tint that puffed out like a ballroom gown. She also had matching silk gloves and sparkly shoes with heels.

Pudding gasped at her reflection, almost crying and covering her mouth in joy. Shinka smiled as she gripped her best friend's shoulders. "Probably more than that by the way you look at it."

Ding Dong!

Then Pudding's face went from joy to panic. "It's him. What do I do?"

Shinka tried to calm her friend and herself from excitement. "Wait here. I'll tell your date that you're almost done." she said and sped off toward the front door.

As she did, she took a deep breath and opened the door. As she did, she choked as she saw the person there.

Standing there, was a very handsome boy wearing a white suit and his hair was in light brown spikes. She can almost see herself in his bright orange eyes. Shinka felt her cheeks burn. 'Boy, was I right on Pudding's date being this sexy.' she thought.

"Hi, is Pudding here?" the boy asked in a voice oh so innocently.

Shinka could've almost fainted. 'He's a gentleman and his voice is to die for!' she screamed in her head.

"Um...s-she's almost done. C-come on in." she studdered , cursing to herself for acting so foolish in front of her best friend's date. Instructing the boy to patiently wait, Shinka practically ran up the stairs, and slammed the door shut.

As she did, Pudding snapped her head to the door as she clipped some silver dangle earrings. "Is he here?" she asked.

Shinka's bright hazel irises started to shrink with her pupils. "He's a... He's a..."

Pudding's insides started to twist. 'Did she find out that Taruto is an alien?'

"HE'S A BISHOUNEN!" Shinka screamed in pure delight. Pudding covered her ears, but gave a sigh of relief. 'That was close.' she thought.

Then, they heard knocking at the door. "Everything all right? I heard screaming." a voice called at the door.

Both Pudding and Shinka sweatdroppped, especially Shinka. "Uh, sorry!" she called and both girls gave a sigh of relief when the footsteps disappeared downstairs.

"Okay, I so approve your boyfriend." Shinka said with glee. This made Pudding blush.

"He's not my boyfriend." she mumbled. Shinka put a arm around her monkey girl friend.

"Yet." she said in a matter-a-fact tone, "but I bet after this date will make the biggest difference ever."

Pudding raised an eyebrow. "It probably won't Shinka." she said gloomily.

Shinka grabbed both of Pudding's hands and squatted in front of her. "Pudding. Situations like this deserve less gloominess, and more of a smile. Don't you think?" she asked putting a smile herself.

Pudding couldn't help but hug her best friend. "Thanks Shinka. For everything." she whispered.

Both let go from their embrace, when Shinka gave an excited expression. "Okay, stay here so I can go pre-sent you." she said squealing with each word. With that left the room.

Downstairs, was a different story for Taruto. Even though his tension was pretty low and he felt calm, he did feel a bit uneasy. Oh, sure. He knew exactly what he was going to do for his "date", he just couldn't find anything to wear at the last minute. What he really worried about, was whether or not Pudding was going to come out of that room of hers.

Next thing he knew, the raven head girl slid downstairs by the railing and looked very excited. Taruto rose an eyebrow when she politely cleared her throat.

"Presenting, Pudding Fong!"

Silence.

Taruto could have sworn her eye just twitched. The girl cleared her throat again

"I said, presenting Pudding Fong!"

Cricket chirps. Taruto chuckled.

The raven head sweat dropped. "One moment please." she said and rocketed back up the stairs. There was a bit whispering here and there, and someone hissing, "Just go down there!".

Next thing he knew he heard a loud thump, and a large whitish-blue ball looking thing roll down the stairs, shaking the house at the process like an avalanche.

There were little cries of "Owww." and "That hurt." whereas the raven head rushed to the large white ball. "Pudding, are you okay?" she said. Taruto's eyebrows rose on surprise. 'So that's what rolled down the stairs.'

There, sat young Pudding Fong, rubbing her now sore bottom from the fall. She looked so petite with her white dress, and her hair done in a bun. Her dark amber eyes showing her true elegance. Taruto found himself blushing as he caught himself seeing how her dress fit in all the places that he knew he wouldn't touch by the time he's 21 in Earth years. He gulped nervously. He'll have to control himself on this "date".

Pudding laughed nervously up at Taruto. He just smiled down at her and helped her up, gazing at her amber eyes as she into his bight orange ones. (A/N: Once again, shojo bubbles here.)

FLASH!

Both Pudding and Taruto were blinded by the sudden flash of light.When Pudding turned her head to the direction of the flash, out popped a vein.

There was Shinka, standing quietly at a distance with a camera in her hand. As she lowered the camera, she sweatdropped.

"Gomen nasi."she said quietly. Pudding just sighed and turned to Taruto, who gave a promising look.

"Come Pudding. Our carriage awaits." he said.

The monkey girl's eyes sparkled hopeful as Shinka's face showed disbelief. "Really?" both asked in unison as Pudding batted her eyelashes. Taruto kind of sweatdropped at this, took her by the hand and both were out the door. Shinka ran to the open door and waved at the two.

"Have fun you two! Come back never, and send me a souvenir!" she shouted, giggled in excitement, and rolled up the sleeves of her pink and purple shirt. "All right. Time for Operation: Babysitting Fun." she said and cracked her knuckles.

Taruto placed his hand on a tree trunk, panting for breath from running. While Pudding was fidgeting with her dress, mostly looking down on the ground.

"I never though...that running on foot would be... so hard. It must be...difficult for... you humans." Taruto panted rubbing off a bit of sweat from his forehead, even though it was pretty cool outside. Pudding still continued to fidget. Both she and the alien teen were on the rural side of Tokyo with much of forest and things. However, it was not too hard to hear the endless bustling of the city.

"Well, we might as well get to where we need to be than here." said Taruto moments later and took her by the hand. Pudding felt her face grow hot as she looked up to Taruto's bright light orange irises.

He didn't need any words when he gazed in the deep amber eyes of the one he cared for, maybe even loved. This strange aura was surrounding both him and Pudding. Even though it could not be seen, he felt it. He couldn't tell how to describe the feeling that he had, mostly because it was hard to do so. It was a mix of a tingly feeling with a soothing one. Kind of like when eating chocolate.

And he was glad to know, he kinda liked it. This feeling he had.

Last night, I had a dream about you

In this dream, I'm dancin' right beside you

And it looked, like everyone was havin' fun

The kinda feeling, I've waited so long.

The without warning, Pudding was lifted in Taruto's arms bridal style. She was absolutely surprised at the alien's strange behavior. "Taruto, what's going-"

"Just hold on to me." he responded softly. Pudding gave him a look of disbelief as if saying 'Are you crazy?'.

He just smiled. "Don't worry. I won't drop you." he added and he launched himself off the ground. The now feared monkey girl desperately clung her arms around his neck as she felt the winds rush against her face, not even knowing they were so high up, that they were almost amongst the stars.

Don't stop, come a little closer

As we jam, the rhythm gets stronger

There's nothing wrong, with just a little little fun

We were dancing, all night long

She didn't want to look, she didn't even want to peak around. All she felt were butterflies as they descended and ascended making her stomach lurch with each movement. The wind flow decreased to breezes but she wouldn't dare open her eyes and that would mean she would be looking down in fear.

"You can open you eyes Pudding." came Taruto's soothing voice. Pudding was afraid he would say that but slowly opened her eyes and gasped.

They really were almost amongst the stars. Each one glittered joyfully, as they were still in the sky. The trees below them glistened as well thanks to the many fire flies, and the scenery around them was just beautiful. 'I feel like the luckiest girl alive' she thought as the stars shined against her eyes

The two arrived at their destination, which was the big sakura tree. However, Taruto didn't descend on the ground. He landed both of them in the branches high over the ground. He was expecting Pudding to let go as they landed on a sturdy branch, but she didn't. Instead, she held tighter to his neck. As he looked down on her, wonder why, he saw that she was smiling.

"You could let go you know." he said. Pudding however placed her head against his chest concealed by his white suit.

"But I don't want to." she said, "I feel fine just where I am right now."

Taruto felt heat around his cheeks. Also, he felt his hormones and emotions take control. 'If I end up doing something that is really not like me...then so be it.' he thought.

The time is right, to put my arms around you

You're feeling right, you wrap you arms around too

But suddenly, I feel the shining sun

Before I knew it, this dream was all gone

Right when he thought his mind completely lost it, he had his hand against Pudding cheek, silently asking her lift her eyes to his.

Pudding soon had her head lifted by a gentle hand as dark ambers met a...very flustered face of Taruto's. Then again, his eyes were looking more exotic now. Almost as if fighting the strong urge of...Temptation.

No matter how much he tried to fight it, Taruto couldn't help falling into deep enticement. Then again, the more his spirit thumped, the more the word temptation was seemly a synonym for even more words.

Oh. I don't what to do

About this dream and you

I wish this dream comes true

Desire

Need

Want

Yearn

His soul started to ache with each word, which whispered in his mind ever so silently. For the record, the atmosphere around them was getting warmer. Taruto was completely clueless about why these affects were taking place. He knew he cared for her deeply, but this "spell" he was in was almost too much of what he can handle.

Inducement

Core Thumping

Pleasure

Joy

Pudding was only a few centimeters from his face, and she felt the atmosphere grow warmer. How and why all this was happening, she'll never know. All she knew was that the two of them were leaning in.

Oh. I don't what to do

About this dream and you

We'll make this dream come-

KABOOM!

A big explosion was heard back at the city, and judging by the mushroom sized smoke cloud something was very wrong as Pudding sensed this. What was disappointing was that she was just in the middle of a date, and she was about to get her first kiss too. Now she knows how Ichigo must feel.

For Taruto, he took the effect more differently. He was more than disappointed, he was frustrated and pissed off. 'Who the hell was the bakayaro that decided to ruin a very perfect moment, dammit!' he thought as he growled in anger. He then felt the weight on the tree branch shift a bit. Next thing he saw was Pudding kicking off her heels, pulling the hem of her dress and running off towards to explosion.

"Wait Pudding!"

Pudding turned around just to see Taruto jumping off the tree and...having her piggy-backed?

"Taruto, what are you-?"

Taruto just smirked. "There's no way you were just going to run off without me. I coming with you no matter what." he said. Pudding just nodded showing understanding. With that, Taruto sprinted off to a run.

People screaming, big explosions are all what Pudding could see as the feared citizens of Tokyo ran pasted the two. That's when they saw it.

A big, horrible, brown looking, beaver-like creature crashed and destroyed most cars, buildings, and as Pudding watched in horror pushed a mother and child aside with its flat gray tail. Its electric blue eyes glowed bright red, then zapped with a blinding white of electricity. And the mark on its forehead seemed strangely familiar.

"That can't be-" Taruto began.

"-what I think it is." Pudding finished.

The creature gave a tremendous roar, as more people started running for their lives.

"What do we do?" Pudding asked if fright as the monster was coming closer to two.

Taruto had in his hands were two ruby red looking spheres (which were somewhat highly polished mind you) which were connected by a thin looking string. He actual thought he was never going to use them again, but at the moment, this was serious as he felt the familiar rush of power.

"Easy. You take the bottom and I'll take the top." he replied and with that launched himself off the ground to defeat the monster.

Pudding was utterly speechless and both excited. She couldn't believe she was going to battle side by side with Taruto, and it has been years since she transformed. Yet she never knew that the past will come back to her.

Holding her Mew Mew pendant, she felt all the memories rush out at her. Without a second thought, she shouted,

"Mew Mew Pudding! METAMORFO-SIS!"

Mew Mew Preview!

Joushu: Everyone happens to be in all the fun, and I haven't gotten one drop of kick-butt action. This so isn't fair!

Ichigo: Don't worry Joushu. Your time will come soon. I mean, Shigonane didn't hire you for nothing you know.

Joushu: But when will my time come! Huh? What's Kisshu doing here? (gasp) And why does he...?

Ichigo: Next chapter. "Ways of the Mew Mew: Kisshu's Secret's Out."

Joushu: Wait a minute, what secret? Kisshu has a secret?

Ichigo: How did you know Kisshu in the first place?

Joushu: (nervous laugh) Well, uh. It's...a long story.

Well isn't that wonderful, huh? I left you all with a cliffhanger now that I've typed up 12 pages for you all, and it's the first time for me doing so.

To tell you all the truth, I though this had to be the most important and fun to type chapter ever. Mostly because, this shows a wee bit of where all the action, adventure,and my series really starts. Now you all can stop wondering why I took so long, because as you all should know, I, Nighttime Mistress, am here to stay. Well, at least until summer vacation is over because I go back to school in early August.

I hope you enjoyed Pudding's not-so-perfect date, once again, my"Mew Mew Previews",and I hope to see you all soon! Ja Ne for now!

Enjoying the fun, again and again,

Nighttime Mistress