If I Could Redo Everything
Episode Two
Kisshu and Ichigo landed in front of the Café, and Ichigo went up to the doors, then opened them. The main room was empty, and Ichigo said, "They're probably in the basement. Come with me."
Kisshu followed her to the basement, and watched as she knocked on the door. It was thrown open by Ryou a minute later, but his look of relief faded when he saw Kisshu, and he asked, "WHY did you bring an alien here, Ichigo? And what happened? Masha came back here in a panic, screaming about aliens."
"I was speaking with Kisshu's leader about the battle," Ichigo said. "I suggested forming a truce, and collecting Mew Aqua to save the Cyniclons' planet- and Deep Blue agreed. He also told me the identities of the last two Mews. I think this is a better idea than a lengthy battle, which will most likely be a disaster anyways."
"No," Ryou said. "It's got to be some kind of trick. There's no way I'm going along with this."
"Can you stop being racist and see what's in front of your face?" Ichigo snapped. "I didn't realize you were that stupid, that you'd immediately jump to the conclusion that Kisshu and Deep Blue are attempting to trick us. The sole reason they're here is to help their people survive. You're just too stupid and racist to see that."
"You're the stupid one, thinking the aliens are anything besides evil," Ryou snarled.
"Trying to save their people makes them evil?" Ichigo asked. "You really are an idiot. If you won't help us form a truce and collect the Mew Aqua, I guess we'll have to do it alone- although it looks like you really don't care about us, so I think I'll tell Mint and Lettuce that you created us to kill the Cyniclons, not to protect the Earth. I'm fairly certain they won't want to work for you anymore; can you imagine Lettuce killing someone?"
"You're going to regret disobeying me," Ryou snarled.
"What are you going to do without powers?" Ichigo asked. Without waiting for a response, she held up a hand, and claws shot out of her fingers. She clawed Ryou's face, and while he was screaming, took Kisshu's hand and pulled him back upstairs.
They found Mint and Lettuce there, and they looked up. "Ichigo? Who's this?" Mint asked.
"This is Kisshu," Ichigo said. "I came to tell you that I just found out Ryou only created us to kill the Cyniclons for him. When I suggested we form a truce, he flat-out refused. I think he's just using us."
"That's not good," Lettuce said. "What now?"
"Kisshu's leader and I agreed that collecting Mew Aqua in order to save the Cyniclons' planet would be a better alternative to fighting," Ichigo said. "Apparently Ryou doesn't agree."
"What's Mew Aqua?" Mint asked.
"It's the most powerful restorative substance in the universe," Kisshu replied. "If we got enough of it, we could easily restore Cyniclonia to life, and my people would survive. That's the reason I came here; my home planet and people are dying out. We didn't realize this planet was such a mess."
"Well, I think a truce is a good idea," Lettuce said. "I don't like fighting and hurting people."
"I don't either," Mint said. "I also don't particularly enjoy having to work here."
Ichigo sweatdropped and said, "You don't do anything besides drink tea, Mint."
"Fine, I don't like COMING here," Mint said. "It's too pink."
"Blondie said Ichigo's going to regret disobeying him; we should be careful," Kisshu said. "Just because he doesn't have powers doesn't mean he doesn't have weapons or something."
"Damn right," Ryou snarled from behind them. The girls and Kisshu spun, and saw Ryou holding what looked like some kind of gun. "Where did you get a laser gun?" Kisshu asked.
"I designed it," Ryou said.
"You're nuts," Ichigo said. "You're going to kill us simply because you don't like the idea of forming a truce?"
"You're a danger to my mission, and the safety of the world if you think the aliens will actually go through with a truce," Ryou said calmly. "That means you need to die."
Kisshu snapped his fingers, and the laser gun disappeared, then reappeared in his hand. "Give that back!" Ryou shouted.
"So you can kill us? I think not," Kisshu said.
Before Ryou could respond, the front doors opened, and Keiichiro came in. "What's going on?" he asked, stopping dead.
"Ryou decided since we wanted to form a truce, we needed to die, and brought that laser gun up here," Ichigo said. "And Kisshu took it away. Frankly, I think Ryou's too dangerous to have around if he's going to try to kill us."
"Ryou, why don't you want to form a truce?" Keiichiro asked. "That would solve things before they even begin."
"Are you insane? The aliens would never willingly form a truce, they must have tricked Ichigo into thinking they wanted one," Ryou said. "They're evil; they're just trying to get the Mew Aqua so they can take over."
"NO, we're not," Kisshu said angrily. "And my people aren't evil, either. You're the only evil one I can see. Only a totally evil person would rather start a war than form a truce and cooperate."
"He's got a point, Ryou," Keiichiro said. "And if you're going to try to kill us simply because we want something you don't, I'm calling the police."
"Can't we just annihilate him?" Ichigo asked. "Then there's no risk of him getting out."
"Annihilating people is illegal," Keiichiro said dryly. He took out a cell phone, and dialed 911. When he got a response, he said, "I need you to send someone to Café Mew Mew; the owner is threatening to kill his employees, and he has a gun. Thanks." He hung up, and noticed Ryou was sneaking off. Kisshu noticed too, and held out a hand. A ripple appeared in the air, and hit Ryou, who froze. Kisshu set the laser gun down on a table, and said, "All set."
"Thanks, Kisshu," Ichigo said.
They heard sirens a few minutes later, and soon after, a bunch of police officers ran in. They noticed Ryou frozen, and the leader asked, "So what's the story?"
"Ryou decided since we didn't agree with his reasons for hiring us that we needed to die," Ichigo said.
"And why did he hire you?" the officer asked.
"I hired them to kill the aliens who came to take over Earth, and to work at this Café," Ryou said.
"They're teenagers, and you hired them to kill ALIENS!?" one of the officers asked incredulously.
"He also turned us all half-animal without our permission or that of our parents'," Ichigo said. "And when the aliens offered a truce, he flat-out refused."
"So basically the aliens aren't going to attack and we need to take this madman away?" the leader asked.
"That about sums it up," Keiichiro said. "Oh, and Ryou gave himself the ability to turn into a gray kitten with a green bandana around his neck and turquoise eyes; you should take that into account when finding a cell for him."
"Good to know," the officer said.
"Is there a reason he appears to be paralyzed?" another officer asked.
"I thought it would be better if we didn't have to chase him down, so I froze him," Kisshu said. "I can undo the spell." He snapped his fingers, and Ryou tried to run, only to get grabbed by the police officers, who put him in handcuffs.
"We'll let you work out the truce," the leader said to Keiichiro. "And we'll keep you informed on Ryou's sentence."
"Thank you," Keiichiro said. The officer nodded and motioned to the others, who followed him out, dragging Ryou. Keiichiro sighed and said, "You girls can head home; it's getting late. Ichigo, will you and Kisshu come back here tomorrow to discuss the truce?"
"Sure," Ichigo said. "Kisshu's going to be living with me now anyways."
"Why?" Mint asked.
"We're bonded, and therefore I can't go home without Ichigo," Kisshu said. "And seeing as home includes rabid fan girls, I'm fine with that."
Ichigo smiled and said, "Come on, let's go talk with my parents."
"Where do you live?" Kisshu asked. "If you picture it, I can teleport there."
Ichigo closed her eyes and pictured her front door. She felt Kisshu's finger on her forehead, and then the familiar sensation of teleportation. When they landed, Ichigo opened her eyes, and found that they were on her front step. "You've got a nice house," Kisshu commented.
"Thanks," Ichigo said, and opened the door. "I'm home!" she called, as Kisshu came in. She took her shoes off, and Kisshu followed suit, then followed her to the living room.
They found Sakura in there, and she looked up, then looked startled. "Who's this?" she asked.
"This is Kisshu, my boyfriend," Ichigo said. "Is Dad around? We've got some things to discuss."
"Last I checked he was in the kitchen," Sakura said- just as Shintaro came in.
"Did I hear something about boyfriends?" he asked.
"Yup, this is my boyfriend, Kisshu, and I brought him here to ask if you and Mom would adopt him," Ichigo said.
"Um… is there more to this?" Sakura asked.
"It's a long story," Ichigo said.
"Why don't you have a seat, then?" Sakura suggested. "Shintaro, you too."
Shintaro sighed and sat in his recliner as Ichigo and Kisshu settled down on the loveseat. "So what's the story?" Sakura asked.
"Remember I told you I got a job?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes," Shintaro said.
"The reason I began working for Ryou was really a cover for defeating the aliens who came to take over Earth," Ichigo said. "He turned me into a Mew Mew without my permission, and told me I had to work for him. At first I didn't mind, but today I met Kisshu, and he took me to his ship, where I met his leader. We agreed that forming a truce to save Kisshu's home planet was a better plan than fighting, but when we took this idea to Ryou, he refused. So I told my co-workers that he wasn't really trying to help save the Earth, and they agreed to the truce idea too. Then Ryou tried to attack us with a laser gun, but Kisshu took it away from him, and Keiichiro called the police. The police took Ryou away, and I brought Kisshu back here."
"That doesn't explain why you want us to adopt Kisshu, though," Shintaro commented.
"Ichigo and I are bonded," Kisshu said. "And that means I can't go home, because the separation would most likely kill both of us. Bonding is basically two people forming a connection, and that connection is very strong."
"What will your parents say, though?" Sakura asked.
"My parents died a long time ago," Kisshu said. "And I already told my cousin to tell my aunt and uncle."
"I don't have a problem adopting you," Sakura said. "Shintaro wants more kids anyways, and this way our relatives can't stay here anymore. I have to sign you up for school, though, and no offense, but your ears might be a problem."
"I can change them," Kisshu said. "My cousin invented a pill that changes them to human ears for ten hours at a time. But I don't have any human clothing."
"That's okay; we can go shopping tomorrow while the school gets you into the system," Sakura said. "You need a uniform for school anyways."
"Okay, thank you," Kisshu said. "I don't know anything about human history, though…."
"I'll work that out with the school too; should I put you in all Ichigo's classes?" Sakura asked.
"Yes please," Kisshu said. "Then she can show me around."
"Alright, I'll do that," Sakura said. "It's almost dinnertime, what should I make?"
"Can we have chicken and mashed potatoes?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Sakura said. "I'll start that." She got up and went to the kitchen.
"Kisshu, would you like to see your new room?" Ichigo asked.
"Okay," Kisshu said. "What color is it?"
"Green," Ichigo replied as they walked upstairs. She led the way to the guest room, and Kisshu said, "This is nice."
"Yup," Ichigo said. "My room is across the hall."
"Can I see it?" Kisshu asked.
"Sure," Ichigo said, leading the way.
"Wow, this is pink," Kisshu said as they walked in. "You really like pink, don't you?"
"It's kind of an obsession with me," Ichigo admitted.
"You're cute," Kisshu said.
Ichigo smiled and kissed him.
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