The sky was clear, the air fresh, and the sun shining. It was a beautiful day to say the least. Lettuce and me got dressed and we headed out to the café. I could tell she was excited about the possibility of seeing the aliens again, more specifically Pai. And I couldn't blame her.

The thought that perhaps Kish was here, that he had returned for ME, made me want to run to the café as fast as possible. I took a deep breath closing my eyes so I could picture him. His shining gold eyes, his icy white skin, his thick emerald green hair, his signature smirk, I miss it all. Even his perverted remarks and playful manners would be welcomed with open arms.

"You're thinking of him," Lettuce said softly. I looked over at the older girl to find her smiling slightly. "I can tell by the way… you just looked happier."

I smiled back at her. "Is it that obvious?" I giggled.

"Mhmm," she nodded slightly.

"I never thought this would actually be easy." Murmured a smooth voice from behind us. We spun around surprised.

"Oh my!" Lettuce gasped clamping a hand over her mouth.

Because there, standing before us, was a creature we had never seen the likes of before. She was neither alien nor human.

She had long, wispy, hair the color of fire, bright, sparkling, purple eyes, and strange milky blue-green skin. Her ears were hidden but obviously not like Kish's. She was very tall and skinny, you could see her ribs she was so skinny. She wore a top like a bikini that was a dark brown color and a torn skirt with many layers that was a beige color. She had long purple nails and I couldn't tell if they were naturally like that or painted.

She reminded me of Akane in a weird sort of way. They both have that air of being superior about them, their voices are so calm and smooth, and… really, if this creature had pale white skin instead of that strange green color they would look pretty similar.

"Uh, are you the alien?" I asked carefully.

"Why ask something when you already know the answer?" She asked cocking her head to the side.

"So you are, what do you want?" I demanded.

"My family's happiness," she replied calmly. "And you two are the key to it."

I took a step back warily. "What?"

She smiled sweetly, that superior air disappearing instantly. "I do not wish to harm any of you Ichigo-San. Maybe it would be best if we went to the café to speak." She suggested.

"Uh…" I blinked looking backing to Lettuce.

"Do you possibly know Pai-San?" Lettuce blurted out before I could stop her.

The alien smiled slightly. "Yes, I do know Pai. If you wish, I could take you to see him. And you to see Kish, Ichigo."

My heart jerked with longing. Kish… "What do you mean?" I asked, trying not to let my voice crack.

She looked at me knowingly. "They are heartbroken, can't you see? Tart doesn't even try to make me cry anymore, he misses Pudding too much. Kish is out all night thinking of you and then he'll come home and just sleep the day away. Pai…" She chuckled. "He refuses to leave his room, I have to bring him food but he hardly eats anyway. He misses you Lettuce. Very much."

"Wait… why do you… They're your family?" I yelped.

"Adoptive family," she shrugged. "I am not a Cyniclon as you can see."

"Yeah… um," I looked to Lettuce.

She smiled sadly, a pleading look in her eyes. "I… I think I will go Ichigo…"

I smiled slightly. "I think we need to find Pudding."

Lettuce smiled gratefully. "Thank you!"

I pulled my phone from my pocket and called Pudding. "Moshi moshi!" She sang from the other end.

I giggled. "Pudding, I need you to come to the park."

"What about work na no da?" She asked.

"Don't worry, it's fine." I told her.

"Ok Ichigo-Nee-Chan!" With that she hung up.

I looked over to the alien. "I don't even know your name…"

"Cinnamon," she replied sweetly. "I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you better. But first we should get you to my brothers. They will be so happy to see all of you!"

I smiled thinking of seeing Kish again. Seeing that excite in his eyes, being greeted with a big hug, maybe even a kiss…

Thankfully Pudding ran up, her cheeks flushed and her hair ruffled by the wind. She skidded to a stop in front of Cinnamon so she just gawked up at her.

"Hello Pudding-San, do you also wish to come with us to see Tart?" Cinnamon keeled down so she could look her in the eyes.

"Taru-Taru?" Pudding gasped. "Yes, yes!" She threw herself at Cinnamon who looked a little shocked but quickly returned the hug with a smile.

"We should leave now," Cinnamon announced standing. Pudding latched herself onto her arm. "We will be arriving during the night on Cynix if we leave now."

"Cynix?" Lettuce murmured.

"Why our planet of course." Cinnamon replied calmly.

Lettuce and me glanced at each other a little nervously. All the way to another planet? How will we manage that…

"Don't worry, I have powers superior to the Cyniclon race. Look," she turned and held up her free hand to draw a doorway in the air. Her finger left a trail of bright light. When she finished it the whole thing lit up with the soft yellow light. "Come, it is a portal. It's similar to the Cyniclon's teleporting abilities just it allows me to go farther."

"Uh… maybe I should go get some of my things…" I said slowly.

"Nope!" Cinnamon grabbed my arm and pushed me through the portal.

I found myself in a dark room and when I turned the door was gone. There was some clothes tossed to the floor without care, there was a glass sliding door allowing the purple light of the large moon slip into the room, there was a small desk in the corner, and against the wall was a bed. And in the bed was a lump that rose and fell rhythmically.

I'm in his room.

And he's here too.

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