Brought Together Chapter 20:

A New Journey

Now that Deep Blue was dead, the Cyniclons and Mews had some decisions to make. It was important to take the Mew Aqua back to the Cyniclon's planet, but then what? Also, since the Cyniclons had technically betrayed Deep Blue, their people might not be very welcoming when they got back.

Finally Ichigo said, "Well, you can live on Earth if it doesn't work out on your planet. Keiichiro has two extra rooms- right Keiichiro?"

"Hai," Keiichiro said. "But there are three Cyniclons, and I've only got two rooms. What should we do?"

"Kisshu can come live with me," Ichigo said. "Then Pai and Taruto can live here."

"Really, Koneko-chan?" Kisshu asked excitedly.

"Sure," Ichigo said. "My parents won't mind. We have a spare room anyways."

"We have to save our planet before this happens," Pai reminded them. "Keiichiro, can we have the Mew Aqua?"

"Of course," Keiichiro said. He went to the basement, and came back a few minutes later with a bag. "This is all we have," he said. The bag was half full.

"This should be plenty," Pai said. "Kisshu, Taruto, should we go?"

Before they could respond, Ichigo said, "Do you mind if I come?"

"What? Why?" Pai asked.

"Well, since you guys can't have this planet, I thought I should apologize," Ichigo said.

"The other Cyniclons might not be very happy to see a human with us…." Pai said.

"I'm not exactly a human anymore, I'm part Cyniclon and part cat," Ichigo reminded him. "Besides, I'm starting to get Cyniclon traits, didn't you notice?"

"Um… no…" Pai said.

"My eyes have slit pupils now, and my skin's getting paler," Ichigo said. "My ears are the same, though."

Pai looked at her closely. "Y-you're right," he said in shock. "Maybe injecting you with my DNA wasn't such a good idea…."

"I suggested it, and it was for a reason," Ichigo said. "It's not your fault."

"Bringing you back with us could be hazardous for both of us, though," Kisshu said. "Since you're the one who actually killed Deep Blue, the others might kill you if they find out."

"That might not be a problem," Pai said thoughtfully. "I found out that Deep Blue never intended to help our people. If we tell them that he tried to destroy us and Ichigo saved us, they might not be angry with any of us."

"That's true…" Kisshu said. "Ichigo, you're going to have to run this by your parents first."

"Oh, I know," Ichigo said. "Should I go now?"

"Hai," Pai said. "You might want to pack a few things, too. I'm not sure how long we'll be there."

"How long does it take to get there?" Ichigo asked.

"About eight hours," Kisshu replied. "Our ship goes fast."

"You might want to bring something to read or do while we're flying," Pai remarked.

"Okay, I'll go tell my parents the plan," Ichigo said. "Kisshu, maybe you should come too."

"Why?" Kisshu asked.

"I could use some help explaining," Ichigo said. "Besides, it may be your last chance to go through my drawers for a while."

"You'll let me?" Kisshu asked excitedly.

"Better than letting you find my diary again," Ichigo said.

Kisshu drooped. "I don't like diaries…." He said gloomily.

"Yeah, sorry about that," Ichigo said.

Pai and Taruto were confused. "But Kisshu, you have a diary," Taruto said.

"I burned it," Kisshu said, still gloomy.

"What happened to you?" Pai asked.

"He read a part of my diary that made him depressed," Ichigo said. "Though if he burned his diary after that, I'd say he's more traumatized than depressed."

"Jeez, what'd you write?" Mint asked, looking at Kisshu.

"I wrote that I actually liked Kisshu, but that I was pretty sure he didn't feel the same way," Ichigo said. "Unfortunately, he read that page."

"And what happened then?" Pai asked. "Whatever it was, it seems to still be pretty upsetting."

"Kisshu asked me if what I wrote was true, and I told him the truth, that I didn't believe he loved me since he was always calling me a toy," Ichigo said. "After that, he broke down and started crying. I slept with him that night, and then my dad came in the next morning and started shouting at us. I called my mom in, and she got my dad out and was very helpful in cheering Kisshu up. Obviously I shouldn't be talking about this incident too much, because Kisshu gets depressed whenever I mention the word 'diary'."

"I can see that," Pai said, looking worriedly at Kisshu, who looked very depressed.

Ichigo walked over and hugged Kisshu, who hugged back. Ichigo started stroking Kisshu's hair as she said, "It's okay, Kisshu. I'm here for you now, and I always will be."

"Thanks, Koneko-chan," Kisshu said, sounding slightly more cheerful.

"Should we go talk to my parents?" Ichigo asked.

"I guess," Kisshu said.

Ichigo smiled and teleported them to her living room. Her parents were watching TV and looked up as Kisshu and Ichigo teleported in.

"What's up?" Shintaro asked.

"We need to heal the Cyniclon's planet, and I want to go with them," Ichigo said. "Can I go?"

"Why?" Sakura asked.

"I think that as the leader of Tokyo Mew Mew, I'm the best person to apologize for not letting the Cyniclons have this planet, and explain that the Mew Aqua will make their planet better than Earth is now," Ichigo explained.

"And what will we tell the school?" Shintaro asked.

"Well, since there's only two days left, tell them I'm sick and could you guys get the summer homework," Ichigo said.

"Oh, right, it's almost summer vacation," Sakura said. "Fine… Be careful, both of you, I want to see you again."

"We will, Mom," Ichigo said. "I'm going to go pack. Kisshu, want to come?"

"Yep!" Kisshu said.

They headed upstairs, and Ichigo said, "I'm getting a suitcase, and my sleeping bag and pillow. I'm going to pack clothes, books and toiletries. Should I bring my pendant?"

"Nah, it might put the others on edge," Kisshu said. "If something happens, you've got your Cyniclon powers."

"Good point," Ichigo said. "I guess if you want, you can go through my drawers, but DON'T make a mess."

"YAY!" Kisshu said happily. Ichigo rolled her eyes and went to get her toiletries from the bathroom as Kisshu opened a drawer in her dresser, and started going through it.

Okay, I know Ichigo's a little OOC here, but it's because she's trying to cheer Kisshu up. Also, sorry for not updating. I was on WRITER'S BLOCK ISLAND. Pleas review!