A/N: Hey guys! Im back! So, we got internet but on the wii. It doesn't let me type. So i cant really update much. Anyway, here's this chapter! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Tokyo Mew Mew or any of its characters.

A New Threat

He chuckled. "Of course it's me. Did you honestly think I would not return? We're betrothed remember?" He glared at Taruto, giving him a once over before turning back to Pudding. "Even this petty fool cannot change that. But I have come for a different reason. Your father has requested that I take you back to China with me."She clenched her fists. Of all times, he wanted her in China NOW? She tried to keep her tone neutral. "And my siblings?" He gestured towards the hall. "They're already packed and ready to go. They think they're going to Disneyland in America." She shifted her weight trying to decide. She knew it was selfish but she couldn't lose Taru-taru again. She'd already devoted most of her life to taking care of her brothers and sister. She just wanted ONE thing for herself. "I'm not coming. Especially not with someone like you." He chuckled darkly, as if expecting a response like this. He stepped forward menacingly, reaching out and snatching her wrist. He pulled her face close to his and lowered his voice. "If you dont come voluntarilly, I will take you by force", he threatened.

The jerk in front of him had lowered his voice, but Tart heard every word thanks to his sensitive ears. Taruto grabbed Pudding, pushing her behind him. This guy was already pissing him off. He hated the way he looked at Pudding. Possessive, hungry. He pushed Yuebin back, full of anger. "You don't touch her! You don't ever put your filthy hands on her!" Yuebin pushed him back. "Fool. You cannot tell me what to do. I will do what I wish. To her and to anyone else I please." He towered over Tart but even he could see the fear in his eyes. Tart willed himself to levitate a few inches off the ground so that now HE was towering over Yuebin. "Listen, jerk. I'm going to tell you this once, and only once. Pudding is MINE. You ever get near her again or even have the slightest intention of hurting her, mark my words. I WILL destroy you." He felt strong, powerful. Tart didn't know it at the time, but he'd taken on a strange orange glow. Yuebin's eyes grew wide and he scrambled backwards. He hit the coffee table and ran down the hall, pulling out a cellphone.

Pudding just stood there, half angry and half shocked. She watched as he slowly lowered himself back onto the floor and the orange glow faded. He turned to her, taking in her expression. He toucher her arm gently. "Hey, Pudding. Look, I'm sorry if I said anything-" She cut him off by pulling him down and pressing her lips to his. He pulled away and looked down at her. She looked up at him with an expression of pure love. She burrowed herself in his chest. "Thank you." He held her close. Then they heard a click. Yuebin tucked the phone into his shirt pocket and recomposed his expression. "Well, since you refuse to come with, I'll just take your siblings with me. Your father will deal with you later." He looked at them with distate. Anger flared in Pudding. "You can't take them from me! I'm their sister!" He silenced her with a glare. "I can and will. I have authorization from your father. You are no longer a suitable caretaker. Especially now that this one is around." He gestured to Taruto. He turned towards the hall. "Children, let's go. Say your good-byes." Her brothers and sister marched out of the hall. They all seemed excited, except for Heicha.

The youngest of the children seemed to sense that something was wrong. Her brothers all ran and hugged Pudding. She maintained a smile, just for their sake. Heicha looked at Pudding worriedly. "Onee-chan, i don't want to go. Can't I stay with you and Taru-taru?" He watched as Puddings expression turned into one of anguish. "Heicha listen-" The jerk turned abruptly and lifted Heicha off the ground, cutting Pudding off. "It's alright. We're goint to Disneyland remember?" Tears started streaming down the little girl's face. He carried her on his shoulder and she pounded on his back. "No! Onee-chan! Taru-taru!" Yuebin shut the door behind him and Pudding fell to her knees. She began too weep, burying her face in her hands. "No, no, no... I've lost them. Now I have nothing. No..." He knelt next to her, pulling her to his chest. He quietly soothed her and finally got her to calm down. He held her like that for what seemed like forever. She had stopped crying for a while and stayed quiet. Finally, she spoke. "Do you think I can ever get them back?" she asked in a small voice. "Of course", he responded. He hugged her tighter. "I'll help." He took a deep breath. "We'll do this together. Me and you. Okay?" He felt her nod.

She looked down at herself. She was still in her bathing suit. Then she turned to Taruto. He was still wearing his swimming trunks and no shirt. She laughed. He gave her a surprised look. "What's so funny?" He looked at her then at himself. "Oh. Wow. We just went through all this in swimming clothes. Nice." She laughed again and got to her feet. He stood too and followed her to her room. She pulled a few things out of her drawers, including a towel. "I'll be back in a while" she said before leaving the room. I better clean myself up too, he thought.

He teleported to the ship, jumping in the shower almost immediately. He took his time scrubbing off all the sand and dried sea water. On the way back to his room, he spotted Kisshu in the kitched. He approached cautiously. Kish was a bit moody at times. "Hey man" He sat across from the green-haired alien. "So, uh, how is she?" Tart was shocked. Kish didn't really care about anyone else other than himself and his precious 'koneko-chan'. "Uh, she's alright. No major damage done. She's just, ah, going through hard times." He pushed away from the table and started back to his room. He barely heard Kisshu say in just more than a whisper, "At least she accepts you." Tart continued walking as if he'd said nothing. He felt sympathy for the older alien. He was gonna have a talk with the old hag.

Pudding sat in her room on her bed. She sighed. So far today, she'd almost drowned, seen her supposed fiance and had her siblings taken away. Now, she just wanted to relax. She was watching a movie when Taruto teleported in. He sat next to her, quietly staring at the tv. She rested her head on his shoulder. She asked only one question. "Taru-taru, when you wer arguing with Yuebin...what was that weird glow?" He stiffened. He only had a glimpse of it when it was fading. "I-I don't know..."

To be continued...

So! I hope you enjoyed:) I used Pudding's fiance's last name. "Ron" just doesn't sound very threatening. I'll try to update soon guys! please review