Angel's Note: 1. id love to thank Kisshuismylife, BlissfulGP, and the reviewer with no account, for actually taking the time to review. i love you guys so much! *o*

2. i apologize from now cuz the upcoming chapters may be slow-updated, since tomorrow my school starts. annoying, i know. *sobs in corner*

3. im not so sure about this chapter cuz i wanted to add another scene, but i realized it would be too damn long so im writing it in the next one.

4. enjoy!

Unexpected

Chapter three: I declare war

"Are you sure everything will be fine, Momomiya-san?" Aoyama repeated, walking Ichigo back to her class after the break.

Ichigo looked back to the ground, eyes slightly narrowed in confusion and worry. Truth is, she wasn't sure at all. In fact, she was almost certain that everything will not be fine. How could it be now that the earth's number one enemy was there in her class? This whole thing didn't make sense. She didn't have any clue as of why Kisshu was there in her school. Not to mention how he was even able to get in. Keeping in mind that it was Kisshu that playful cunning alien they always fought against; there had to be a reason to explain his presence. A plan. There must be a plan. Was it possible there was a Mew Aqua somewhere around that place? Then again, he would have attacked and searched for it right away like he normally did, without actually attending the school.

Sigh.

The whole thing was baffling.

The redhead noticed she didn't give her companion an answer yet. Scratching the back of her head sheepishly, she looked back up at him and waved her hand several times reassuring her concerned crush.

"Yes, yes, don't worry, Aoyama-kun! I think he's just trying to get along and find new friends here! Ehehe..! Ehehehe..!" She laughed awkwardly, failing miserably in alleviating Aoyama's anxiety.

The dark-haired boy didn't seem to be convinced by her words, he nodded and let the subject go nevertheless. Ichigo knew that as well, but she couldn't do anything about it.

Oh Aoyama-kun…

Taking notice they arrived to her class, they both stopped, not actually making any eye contact. None of them knew what to say exactly. But it was Aoyama who broke the silence.

"Well, I guess I'll see you later, Momomiya-san. Good luck!" He uttered as his lips curved up in a smile.

At the scene before her, Ichigo couldn't help but to feel guilty. There she was lying to him all over again. Usually she would mirror this smile as soon as she sees it, but this time she couldn't even fix her gaze on him. So she just nodded and entered her class, ignoring Aoyama's concerned looks towards her.

Why does this keep happening to me? I'm so sorry…Aoyama-kun…and now I have to face…face…that damned—

Before Ichigo could carry on with her thoughts, she lifted her head to see the place where Kisshu was once seated only to find it empty.

Hm? Where did he go? Is it possible he hated it here and he's never getting back? Or he found what he was looking for? Even if he did find the Mew Aqua I don't care as long as he doesn't come back here! This lifts up so much off my shoulders…

She sat down in her seat and rested her face in her palm waiting for the rest of her classmates to arrive. She looked outside the window again contemplating the couple of birds flying in the clear light-blue sky.

"Alright then! See you tonight, Koneko-chan."

Oh, was he being serious? She snapped, getting back to reality. I knew it. There is a plan after all. Aww man I'm not even in the mood to fight! She whined hitting her forehead against the surface of her desk. What was she supposed to do? Should she tell Shirogane and Akasaka about it? What if Kisshu was just playing with her head and came here just to confuse her and make fun of her? It wasn't that far of an option since it was Kisshu she was talking about. And if Shirogane was ever going to know it was just a lame joke he wouldn't let it go for the rest of her life.

Sigh.

Why did things have to get this complicated? It was already complex enough before this happened.

The cat-girl rubbed her forehead in frustration. Her head always hurt after thinking too much. She wasn't the thinking type. But was thinking about just that really the source of her headache?

Oh, right…she remembered, flash-backs of her hitting her head several times today passed through her mind. Maybe getting some sleep would make her forget about all of that or maybe it would help her make up her mind. Maybe her teacher was right; maybe she should get back home and get some rest. Maybe I should tell Shirogane I'm not coming to the café today too…she pondered, looking for her phone in her pocket. When she couldn't find it, and that was after she maniacally searched in almost every fold of her uniform, she heaved another sigh and slammed her head against the table. Something she made a habit out of that day. She must have forgotten her phone –along with her pendant- back home out of hurry. How stupid of her.

I guess I have to tell them when I get back home.

And after ten seconds of staying still immobile in that way, she stood up and walked towards the door, paying no heed to everyone's stares and wonders. She couldn't care any less about what they were thinking of her at that moment, because she was too exhausted already and she needed some sleep. She could answer their unasked questions another time.

o-o-o

Ichigo fluttered her eyes open and stretched her arms over the pillow she was hugging while sleeping in her bed. She sluggishly rubbed her eyes and sat up, looking around her as if she had forgotten everything that had happened with her earlier. Reaching the clock and making sure it was, indeed, night, she let out a yawn and made herself fall on her bed staring at the ceiling. Her little five hours of cat-napping did a marvelous job in restoring all of her energy; she was already feeling she could jump on one of those balls and do tricks like Pudding.

She enthusiastically jumped off the bed and straightened up, placing her hands on her waist; it seemed her snoozing helped her recover her bad mood as well.

"Ichigo! Ichigo! Konbanwa!" The little pink fluff ball flew next to the redhead's face that brightened up in a smile as soon as her eyes landed on Masha.

"Good evening, Masha!" She exclaimed, patting the flying creation. "You have missed so much today!" She said making her way back to her bed and sitting on it, crossing her legs under her mini light-pink skirt that matched her short light-pink top.

The girl was happy for two reasons:

1. This little nap of hers made amends for everything that happened with her today; starting with her oversleeping –that didn't even appear to be enough for her- to the moment she set foot back in her room.

2. That was an excuse to miss her work in the café. Actually, it wasn't the café she was worried about, the real work she didn't feel like doing was fighting those damned aliens with their damned Chimera Animas. Such a relief indeed. So Kisshu was just scaring her and mocking her after all.

She let a giggle escape her lips as she shut her eyes and relaxed on her bed.

"So I was worried for nothing!" She sang happily, twirling in her place then sitting up cheerfully. "Everything can turn back to normal again with Aoyama-kun…well, as normal as I was, having just to hide that I'm Mew Ichigo." At the sound of that she lowered her head in frustration, but immediately raised it back up. "Maa, I can still deal with that, I can do it!" She shouted punching her fist high up in the air.

As if on cue, as if the world didn't want the cat-girl to feel the slightest relief and security, a little robotic voice broke the girl from the optimism she was trying to build the whole day.

"Ichigo! Alien iru! Alien iru!"

Ichigo, taken aback at first, didn't take another thought in grabbing her pendant and standing still in her place, counting on her sense of hearing to indicate which way her enemy was, since mostly there were either explosions, either people screaming and running for their lives. When she heard none of the mentioned, she cautiously walked towards the window and opened it, looking outside all the way while addressing to Masha.

"Are you sure, Masha?" She inquired, narrowing her eyes in an attempt to take a better look in the dark serene place outside.

Before she could even realize it, she wasn't staring at the black shadowy houses and the darkness of the night's sky, for two golden yellow orbs stared right back at her and prevented her from shifting her gaze to anywhere else. She gasped at the sudden touch of the warm fingers that grabbed her chin and turned her look towards their possessor.

"Hey honeyy~" A recognizable voice echoed in her ears. "Just like I promised, ne?"

As soon as Ichigo identified the only person who would actually talk like that and pull such a gesture, she backed away from his grip and grabbed her metamorphosis charm close to her chest in a defensive way.

"You sure look so kawaii, Koneko-chan!" He said amusingly while wrapping his arm around his stomach to support the other that held his face. Ichigo couldn't help but to slightly blush when she noticed she was wearing her short house-clothes. That didn't stop her from glaring sharply at the alien.

"Kisshu!" She yelled, acknowledging his unwanted presence.

Kisshu frowned in disappointment when he saw Ichigo's aggressive reaction. But his frown was soon replaced by a smirk that clearly proved to Ichigo that the alien was up to no good.

"You don't have to be so mean, Koneko-chan, I'm not here to hurt you!" He held his hands up in defense. "Well, it depends." He continued, as a perverted smile made his fangs shine in a sinister way.

Ichigo, lowering her face just enough to hide the blush that grew even bigger, didn't respond to what he had just said but only asked the question –questions- that were wandering in her head for some time now.

"What are you doing here? And why did you show up in my school today? How the hell did you even manage to get in?!" She asked all straightforward, closing the distance between them to avoid him entering her room.

Kisshu was somewhat taken aback by her questions for his eyes obviously widened in surprise. However, he had already prepared himself for such confusion, something that made the alien snicker and carry on with his plan. He loved to bewilder his kitten.

"One question at a time, Koneko-chan! Didn't I tell you I was seeing you tonight?" He answered a-matter-of-fact-ly, which only made Ichigo's irritation degree increase. "And I believe I have the right to learn as much as you do, don't you think so? I know I left early but, I had, some stuff, to do." He teased crossing his arms over his chest.

"Hey! Who are you? W-what are you? How did you get in here?!" The voice of a trembling man echoed in the small chamber, he was pointing at a figure flying in mid-air.

"That nice lady standing outside, well, stood, outside, told me you are in charge of this place. All I want is to attend this school, old man. Will you let me?" He asked examining his nails, not waiting for a no as an answer.

"W-what? No way! You need money, records, and papers…and just, you don't get in this easily you know? Plus it's the middle of the year!" The principal explained, without being able to take his eyes off his ears and his flying form.

Kisshu sighed, and before the principal could even blink, he was already being held by the alien with a sword pointed at his head.

"I repeat my question; will you let me attend this boring school?" Kisshu repeated, a smirk vivifying his face.

A sweat made its way from the man's forehead to his temple, as he tried to let himself go from the alien's grip and failing miserably.

"I'm counting to three," The green-haired boy warned, and the man felt the cold sharp metal touch his skin. "One, two—"

"Okay okay fine you win!" The principal shouted, going for a last chance in freeing himself by grabbing Kisshu's wrist. "Does that really guarantee you won't kill me?" He asked all desperately.

Kisshu, satisfied by the old man's pleading, released him and crossed his arms while flying down and standing on the ground.

"Those are my two favorite words. You have my word." He assured him, turning back ready to leave. "Calling the police would do you nothing, you know? These stuff won't work on me. Oh, and I better be in Momomiya Ichigo's class, old man." He said carelessly, waving at him without looking back. "I'll be here tomorrow morning. Ja ne."

"As for how I was able to get in, you can say, I took care of that pretty well." He answered proudly.

The redhead rolled her eyes, disregarding the alien's answer.

"Now can you tell me the real reason behind it?" She inquired, hoping he would tell her something worth his arrival. To Ichigo's surprise, Kisshu's triumphant grin soon vanished behind a serious face that made the girl take a small step back. He flew even lower, allowing her to directly face his solemn visage that made her hesitant at his reply.

"I'm giving you one last chance to come with me and become mine, Ichigo," Hearing her name –not her pet name he had given her- that came out of his mouth in such a way alarmed her about the severity and seriousness of the situation, nevertheless it didn't intimidate her. "...I'd hate to see you get hurt." He finished, looking at her straight in the eyes.

For a couple of seconds, the cat-girl was speechless. His ambivalence played a major role in that. What happened to his levity?

It didn't take her long to recover from her shock, for she soon raised her fist that held her charm tightly and pointed a finger at him in a menacing way.

"You will be the one getting hurt if you don't leave, Kisshu!" She shouted, somewhat hesitant before saying the following. "And I will never go with you!"

Silence roamed the place for a while after Ichigo's outburst. The only sound that could be heard was her rapid non-stop breath, as if she was running a hell of a long marathon.

Kisshu had his head down. She couldn't make out his expression for it was too dark and his bangs covered his eyes.

"Very well then," He started before heaving a sigh. "I guess we'll see about that."

Ichigo followed the boy in front of her as he flew up in the air and away from her window. She wasn't so pleased when his impassive voice came out before vanishing.

"See you tomorrow, Ichigo."

After making sure he was definitely gone, she made her way back to her bed and threw herself face first on her bed. He just had to ruin her mood, didn't he? "See you tomorrow" only meant that he was indeed attending her school, every day, like any normal student. So she was going to see him, no, put up with him, everyday. Furthermore, it wasn't just anyone who was going to be there. It was a dangerous alien from another planet for goodness' sake. Yeah, nothing wrong or risky here. If he was still going there, it only meant he didn't accomplish what he went there for. What could he possibly be planning?

And then there's Aoyama-kun…she pondered, going back to her depression mode. With Kisshu's loud mouth and perverted comments, what if he thought something was going on between them? And, dare not to say, lost interest in her?

At that very thought, Ichigo's head sank in the pillow, as shivers ran up her spine. That would not happen. No way. She wouldn't allow it. There was no way anything could come between her and Aoyama.

Heh, me and Kisshu? She thought, hugging the pillow even tighter. Not in a billion years.

"Oi, Pai," A kiddy voice reverberated in the private other dimensional area in which the two aliens took refuge and planned their attacks. "Do you know where Kisshu had gone? I'm so bored." Taruto asked with a hint of complaint, floating in front of his brother with his arms crossed behind his head. Pai paid the kid no attention as he continued his work on the little screen in front of him, pausing every now and then to think about something then carrying on with his typing.

"Oi Pai I'm talking to you!" He yelled, untangling his arms and pointing an accusing finger at his older brother.

Pai proceeded with his business, accelerating his speed of typing in order to show the juvenile he was already occupied and had no interest whatsoever in that silly subject.

"This matter is the least of my concerns." He spoke so calmly, his face showing no other than his trademark impassiveness. "He's probably going to get himself killed."

Taruto's eyebrows narrowed in annoyance. As much as he enjoyed making fun of the teen he would never want to see his step-brother dead. It wasn't like he was familiarly attached to the green-haired alien. That wasn't the only reason for the least. But he wouldn't want to see anyone from their kind dead. Not after what they had been going through. Unlike the humans, their people wouldn't kill each other for greedy and selfish desires.

Taruto was about to object, if he didn't hear the voice of whom he had asked about resonating in this place.

"Don't worry Taruto, I'm perfectly fine," Kisshu said walking towards his comrades with a smirk plastered on his face." …thought I told you not to miss me?" He stopped when he reached them and crossed his arms, amused by this situation.

Pai barely stared at the teen out of the corner of his eyes. He couldn't deny he was fairly curious as to what Kisshu had been doing ever since he had left them the previous night.

"Tss, it's not like that you baka! It's just…it's so boring in here!" Taruto defended himself and looked away, slightly embarrassed the teen had heard what he had previously said to the elder.

None actually paid any significance to what the kid had justified, for Pai was the one to divert the subject of their talk to a whole different turn.

"Did you achieve something in eradicating the Mew-Mews?" He inquired, reducing his typing to concentrate on what the teen had yet to say.

"I'm on my way to get to their leader." He answered nonchalantly, sitting down on the stairs and laying on his elbows.

"So you didn't accomplish anything?" Taruto affirmed more than asked, rather disappointed.

By the time Kisshu answered the young alien's question, Pai had already lost interest in whatever he had to say. Although he couldn't hide the fact that he was a bit impressed by the green-haired alien's tactic when he finished his talk.

"Don't be so protestant!" Kisshu complained before continuing his talking. "An army without a leader, can be easily defeated." He rationalized, hoping the two would tolerate his plan. He wouldn't even have gone with it if it wasn't for them. He was already enjoying his toys.

Taruto's mouth opened in realization as he murmured an "ooh!" and nodded, which Kisshu considered it as acceptance. And Pai's silence and him not making any comment or remarks in any kind of way, only made the teen's smirk widen. He had finally had these alien's recognition.

"We'll see who gets to the Mew-Mews first." He declared, crossing his fingers behind his head as he lay back.

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