Ichigo woke up to notice that Kitty was no longer sleeping next to her. She had gotten used to waking up to the small girl sleeping soundly next to her, but it seemed today was an exception. Stretching as she stood up from her bed, she glanced at her messy room. It was very obvious a child had been in there.
Toys were scattered around the room and on her desk were unfinished drawings. It amazed her how much she had gotten used to it. Even though Kitty had her own room, she didn't like to sleep alone, but Ichigo didn't mind and of course she welcomed it. She smiled to herself, thinking how much the past couple of weeks have changed her life. She was snapped out of her thoughts by her mom yelling that breakfast was ready and that she better hurry if she wanted to be early for school.
Ichigo ran down stairs after getting dressed for school, smiling as she was met by a small four year old soundly eating her bowl of cereal "good morning."
Sakura Momomiya smiled as she saw her daughter "good morning" she set her daughter's food on the table and sighed "Kitty hasn't eaten anything but cereal lately. I swear she reminds me so much of you when you were her age."
"Is that so? I don't remember eating cereal every morning" said Ichigo laughing. She gave Kitty a small kiss on the cheek before sitting down to eat her breakfast.
"You might not remember but I do."
Ichigo watched as her mother talked on and on about the past, though she did understand why her mother compared Kitty and her, since they did look pretty alike. She still remembered her reaction when she saw the four year old for the first time, and sometimes she wondered how was it possible to be so alike yet have no blood in common.
Kitty watched in amazement as Sakura talked about when Ichigo was her age. The stories were just fascinating and funny.
"Well I better get going or else I'll be late" said Ichigo standing up and walking toward the door. She noticed Kitty waving her goodbye, Ichigo smiled and waved back. It made her feel happy to know the small girl was starting to feel comfortable to the point she even started talking again and even though she still won't say anything about what happen to her, it was great that she was at least smiling.
*At School*
Ichigo was just arriving at school when she saw her friends Moe and Miwa waiting for her in front of the school "Hey guys" Miwa and Moe smiled at her, greeting her at the same time. The three of them started walking toward their classrooms.
"Nee guys have you heard about the new cutey that transferred to our school" said Moe excited.
"Oh, I heard his in class 3-2. Isn't that your homeroom Moe?" said Miwa just as excited as Moe.
Ichigo just listened to the both of them not really paying much attention since she wasn't interested. She felt Miwa nudge her, making her notice that they were talking to her "what?"
Moe pouted "you totally ignored my question."
"Well is understandable she not interested since she already has a boyfriend, like Aoyama-kun or should I say fiancé?" Miwa giggled as she saw Ichigo blush.
"I wish I had a boyfriend" Moe sighed "it must be nice to go on dates all the time"
Ichigo thought about it for a second, lately she hasn't been able to go on dates with Masaya since the whole Kitty in danger thing. She just has been too concerned about Kitty, too even think about doing something other than keep watch on her. Masaya said he didn't mind, since he understood that this was a serious matter. Before the thought of not spending much time with him was dreadful but now that it actually happened, she doesn't even think about him. She thought for a second, could that actually be called love?
*Cinyclonia*
Tana was calmly eating his meal, when a young cinyclonian entered his dining room. The man seem like he had ran all the way there, his golden hair a mess and he had a panic expression on his face.
"Tana-sama I have heard of your command to send those three to earth, I really advice to withdraw this decision sir!" The young man said in a loud voice.
Tana calmly put down his fork and knife "I don't see why I should withdraw my decision; right now they are the most capable of finding the girl and that low life who escaped" The young man was about to protest when Tana continued talking "in order to kill all that oppose me, I must capture them and right now the only strong enough to capture that man is them. The girl is just a plus if they manage to find her."
"Must I remind you sir that if they are in contact with certain memories it ca-" The man was cut short as Tana stood up from the table and started walking toward him.
With both hands in his back Tana stood next to him "Then you must hope that they don't come in contact with such memories, for the safety of you and your family. Now don't ever tell me what to do or shall I remind you what makes people fear me?"
The man clenched his hands turning them in to a fist "No sir. I understand, I'm sorry for doubting your orders."
Tana laughed, playfully hitting the man on the back "its fine! Come on don't look so gloomy, everything is going to go just fine. Next time we talk I hope is not to tell me what to do" he looked at the young cinyclonian one last time before leaving.
The man looked at Tana as he walked away. Tana was the most horrible cinyclonian he had met, yet for the safety of his own family he would have to stay on the good side of that man.
*After school*
"I'm home!" yelled Ichigo as she walked inside her house.
"Welcome home" Sakura smiled at her daughter from the sofa "How was school?"
Ichigo sighed "tiring, Moe wouldn't stop talking about this new guy in her class" she walked toward the kitchen to grab a cup of water "by the way where is Kitty?" Ichigo raised her eyebrow as she saw her mom waving at her to come closer. She smiled when she saw the small girl sleeping on her mother lap "I see" she giggled.
"She fell asleep while watching tv" Sakura looked at the time and gasped "Oh my. I better start cooking if I want the food to be done by the time your father gets here. Can you take Kitty upstairs so she can sleep more comfortable?"
Ichigo nodded, taking the girl in her arms. She felt Kitty nuzzling closer "mommy" murmured the little girl still asleep. Ichigo froze; did Kitty just call her mommy? "No that can't be she probably just dreaming about her mom" She remembered Kitty telling her that her mom wasn't with them and wondered if Kitty ever did met her mother. She was about to go upstairs when her mom called for her attention.
"By the way Ichigo, Aoyama-kun called he said to call him back."
"Okay, thanks mom I will" Ichigo made her way to her room. Placing Kitty softly on her bed, she smiled. Seeing the small girl sleep was something Ichigo would never get tired off. Moving away from the bed, Ichigo grabbed her phone and sat on her desk to call Masaya.
"Hello?" Masaya voice sounded like he had ran toward the phone.
"Hey" whispered Ichigo.
"Ichigo? Why are you whispering?"
"Sorry it's just Kitty is sleeping and I don't want to wake her up."
He chuckled "I see. Then I'll just cut to the chase. Do you want to go on a date today? We haven't really been able to see each other lately, so how about it?"
"I'd love to" Ichigo couldn't see Aoyama but she knew he was smiling.
"Okay, pick you up in two hours."
Ichigo sighed as she ended the call; she needed to start getting ready if she wanted to be done before Aoyama got there.
*Two hours later*
Ichigo checked herself one last time before her date with Aoyama. Now that her hair was longer, she didn't go for the usual pigtails, it was better to just let her hair down. The dress she had picked was a beautiful pink color; she looked like she was going to a fancy dinner. It made her feel that it was a little too much; it wasn't like she was going to a five star restaurant "maybe I should just change to something more casual" Ichigo was too caught up in her own thoughts to hear the door of her room open and close.
Kitty watched as Ichigo looked at herself in the mirror it seemed she didn't hear her walk in. The small girl ran up to Ichigo giving her a tight hug "Ichigo-nee! You look pretty" the girl giggled.
"Kitty you scared me" said Ichigo laughing. If she didn't have her powers under control she would have her cat ears by now. Feeling her head to double check that she had no cat ears, she looked to the small girl that was looking up to her. Kitty grinned up at her and somehow it seemed familiar to Ichigo, but she couldn't understand why.
Kitty tilted her head in confusion as to why Ichigo was staring at her so much "Ichigo-nee?"
Ichigo seemed to have snap out of whatever thought was running through her head "sorry, it just you look really pretty."
"Really?!" said Kitty with a smile on her face. She twirled around "grandma said I looked like you" Kitty had a white dress with red dots, and her hair was tied in pigtails with red ribbons; she really did look pretty.
"Grandma?" Ichigo though to herself, but pushed the weird feeling aside "You are so cute!" she grabbed Kitty in to a hug.
Kitty giggled hugging her back. Ichigo reaction kind of reminded her of her dad, she wondered if he was okay, if she was ever going to be able to see him. She always reminded herself of his promise; her papa was never one to break them.
Ichigo let go of the small girl as she heard her mom saying that Aoyama was waiting for them. She had forgotten to tell him that Kitty was coming with them and hoped that he won't be too disappointed in the idea.
Aoyama smiled as he saw Ichigo walking toward him "you look beautiful."
Ichigo blushed "thanks" they stared at each other in silence, it always shocked her how her heart didn't beat as fast as it use too, but she never let those feelings linger. Masaya was the guy everyone expected her to end with. Ichigo heard him clear his throat.
"This is for you" He extended his hand, giving Ichigo a rose, he then looked toward the small girl next to her "and you must be Kitty I heard a lot about you from Ichigo, of course this is for you" he extended a small teddy bear.
Kitty gave him a look of pure joy "thanks Onii-chan."
Ichigo smiled as she watched the interaction between Kitty and Masaya. She was definitely going to enjoy this date.
*Couple hours later at the park*
Masaya stared at Ichigo as she ate her ice cream. Kitty was playing in the playground at the moment so they were alone. He couldn't help but grinned when their eyes met.
"What?" asked Ichigo confuse as to why Masaya was grinning.
"Nothing, it just that I really love you" He chuckled when her face turned as red as a tomato.
Ichigo smiled shyly "do you really not mind that I brought Kitty along?" She knew that he didn't mind but it still bothered her, so she had to ask.
He sighed "I know you been worrying during the entire date if I did or not. I did want sometime alone with you, but I really had fun today and we could always go on another date, so don't worry about it" He grabbed her free hand "Today was fun" he smiled at her.
"Yeah it was" she smiled back. She looked back at the playground where Kitty was, but saw that the small girl was missing. She stood up in concern, letting go of Masaya's hand and walking toward the playground "Kitty" she called, but the girl was still nowhere to be seen. Her body started shaking in panic, when she felt to hands grip her shoulders.
"We will find her" said Masaya, gripping her shoulders.
*Not so far away from the playground*
Kitty looked behind her, as she heard someone call her name, but there was no one there. She had remembered this place. Her papa and uncles were always close from the castle, she always played at. Her papa was probably looking for her, so she had to stay in a place where she knew, he would find her. She just hoped Ichigo wasn't too mad at her, for leaving without telling her.
She looked around at the familiar trees, expecting one of her uncles or her papa to be there, but she didn't see anyone. She heard Ichigo's voice, making her turn around, to see a pink haired girl, with cat ears and tail. Kitty looked at the strange girl in confusion, she could have sworn, she heard Ichigo. She closed her eyes, frighten; when the girl started walking toward her, but then opened her eyes, when she felt the familiar warms of a hug.
"Kitty" she called to the small girl in front of her. She had been searching for the girl when, Ryou had inform her of alien activity and somehow, she knew Kitty was involve. She was angry, but relief that the girl was okay. She saw as the girl close her eyes in fear, when she started walking closer; she pulled the girl in to a hug and sighed "I was so worried, never scare me like that again."
When Kitty heard the pink haired girl talk, she instantly knew it was Ichigo; the fear she had a moment ago instantly dissipating. "I'm sorry, Ichigo-nee"
Ichigo stepped away, to look at the small girl "It's okay, but right now we need to leave."
"Princess?"
Sorry for the super late update. Hope you like this chapter, please leave a review. Till next time :D
