Ichigo's Illness Chapter 31:

Secrets Revealed Part 2

Ichigo and Kisshu went outside to find Moe and Miwa. The two of them were sitting under a tree. They looked worried. "Hey, what's wrong?" Ichigo asked. "I thought we'd find you gloating about Anko, not worried."

"We were worried because you were with the principal for so long," Miwa said. "Is everything okay?"

"Yeah, the principal wanted to talk more about the problems Kisshu has with the other girls, and he lost track of time," Ichigo said. That was the story she and Kisshu had come up with.

"Any new ideas?" Moe asked.

"Just keeping a level head, but he had a few questions about why I didn't like the attention," Kisshu said. "I guess he sees a lot of boys who love the girls' attention, so he was surprised that I hate it."

"Good point," Miwa said. "Should we go inside?"

"Sure, but why?" Ichigo asked. "Isn't it recess?"

"Yeah, but there's another group of girls headed this way," Miwa explained. "I'm pretty sure you don't want to spend your lunchtime getting annoyed."

"True," Kisshu said. He took Ichigo's hand and walked inside with her, Moe and Miwa. They went to an empty room and sat down to eat their lunch.

"Hey Kisshu, you don't seem to interact with the other boys," Moe commented.

"They've all been giving me dirty looks, so I'll stick with hanging out with you three," Kisshu said. "Besides, I'm not into sports like most of them."

"What are you into?" Miwa asked.

"Carving," Kisshu replied. "My hobby is making little wood figures."

"That's so cool!" Moe said. "I wish I had a hobby like that, I always wanted to try it, but my mom is paranoid about knives and won't let me."

"That's too bad, knives are really useful tools," Kisshu said. "Hey Ichigo, did you show them what I carved for you?"

"No, but I made it into a little lanyard charm, and it's in my backpack," Ichigo said. She dug around, and produced the little figurine, which was attached to a lanyard. She showed the little kitten to Moe and Miwa.

"It's so cute!" Miwa said. "Kisshu, you really made that?"

"Yup," Kisshu said.

"You're good," Moe said.

"Thanks," Kisshu said. "I practice a lot, but I haven't had time lately. I also don't have any wood at Ichigo's, so I'll have to fix that before I start again."

"Miwa, isn't your dad a carpenter?" Ichigo asked.

"Yeah, he'd have wood scraps," Miwa said. "Want me to bring some over sometime?"

"That'd be great," Kisshu said. "Thanks, Miwa."

"You're welcome," Miwa said. "It's no big deal."

The bell rang soon after, and the four of them went to class. Finally the day ended, and they decided to walk to Miwa's house for wood.

They were taking a shortcut when five obviously drunk guys came out of an alleyway and said, "Give us your money!"

"You seriously think we'll just hand you money?" Kisshu asked. "Besides, we don't have any."

The guy who had spoken said, "Well, the girls will do nicely instead."

Kisshu snarled. "I won't let you touch them," he said in a dangerous voice.

One of the guys smirked and then said, "You can't fight all of us." The others took their cue, and launched themselves at Kisshu.

Kisshu punched one guy in the face, as Ichigo ran up and kicked another in the stomach. Suddenly Moe and Miwa both cried out, and Ichigo and Kisshu spun. Two guys were holding them. "Kisshu, I think it's time we turned it up a notch- no matter what it takes," Ichigo said.

Kisshu caught the meaning, and crossed his wrists. His Dragon Swords appeared in his hands, and he handed them to Ichigo. Then he teleported behind the two men holding Moe and Miwa, and knocked both of them out with two swift blows.

Ichigo, meanwhile, had taken Kisshu's Dragon Swords and started fighting. The men she was fighting all had either knives or clubs, and she steadily disarmed every one of them. Once the men saw they were losing, they grabbed their injured comrades from the ground where Kisshu had thrown them, and hightailed it out of there.

Ichigo walked back to Kisshu and handed him his swords. He made them disappear, and the two of them turned to Moe and Miwa.

Both girls appeared speechless. Ichigo asked, "Are you alright?"

"I think so, but what just happened?" Moe asked. "Kisshu disappeared, and you were fighting with swords!"

"I guess it's about time we told you," Kisshu said. "But this particular subject should really be discussed at Ichigo's house, not out in the open."

"But we're nowhere near Ichigo's house," Moe said.

"I know a faster way," Ichigo said. She looked at Kisshu, who nodded, then said, "Okay." Ichigo grabbed his shoulder, and he grabbed Miwa and Moe's shoulders, then teleported to Ichigo's room.

They landed, and Ichigo said, "I guess you'd like an explanation, right?"

"It would be nice," Moe said.

Ichigo sighed. "Okay, I guess I should have told you this sooner, but I didn't really have a choice till recently. I'm Mew Ichigo, and Kisshu is actually one of the aliens from the news."

"But- I thought the Mews and aliens were fighting!" Miwa said.

"We were, but Ichigo and I came up with a truce, and set up peace talks, which ultimately stopped the fighting," Kisshu said.

"Why didn't you tell us?" Moe asked. "We can keep secrets."

"I know, but at first I was ordered by Ryou not to tell anyone, at all," Ichigo said. "And after Ryou was dead, I wasn't sure how you'd react, so I didn't tell you. I'm sorry."

"When did you learn to use swords?" Moe asked.

"Kisshu taught me while I was out of school," Ichigo said. "Are you mad at me?"

"Not at all," Miwa said. "We're your friends, we understand you had your reasons. And I think it's way cool that you both have powers!"

"So do I," Moe said. "Thanks for telling us, we'll definitely keep your secret. Does anyone else know?"

"My parents, of course, and the principal," Ichigo said. "Aoyama knew, but he was a real jerk after I told him. That's why I was going to break up with him."

"Wow," Miwa said. "Kisshu, why don't you have the same ears as the other aliens?"

"I do, but my brother invented a pill that changes my ears for about ten hours," Kisshu said. "I take one before school every day, otherwise I'd be in real trouble."

"Good point," Miwa said. "Why don't your brothers live here too, Kisshu?"

"Keiichiro took them in, but he only had two extra rooms, so since Ichigo and I were together already, she and her parents took me in," Kisshu said.

"Wow, her dad actually agreed to that?" Miwa asked.

"It took my mom a while to knock some sense into him, but he agreed to it after a while and one big fight," Ichigo said. "Luckily for me, my mom absolutely loves having Kisshu around, so my dad doesn't complain anymore. He's gotten used to Kisshu too, though."

"I'm glad," Miwa said. "At least your dad didn't challenge Kisshu to a kendo match, right?"

"Yeah," Ichigo said.

They sat in silence for a minute, but then Sakura came in and said, "I thought I heard voices, how long have you been here?"

"About fifteen minutes," Ichigo said. "We got attacked by drunk guys, defeated them, and then Kisshu teleported us all here."

"So now your friends know too?" Sakura said. "I got a call from the principal, he said he knows."

"Yeah, I called Keiichiro in today, and he told the principal the story," Ichigo said. "I figured it was time Miwa and Moe knew, and they said they'll keep it our little secret."

"Good," Sakura said. She looked at Miwa and Moe and said, "I'm glad you understand it's important to keep this secret. Ichigo and Kisshu will be in a lot of danger if it gets out."

"We understand, Mrs. Momomiya," Miwa said. "And we'll always be there for them both."

Sakura smiled and said, "Good. I made more pound cake, does anyone want some?"

"Sure!" the four chorused. They all followed Sakura downstairs.

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