FWB: Hey... It's me Fuzzy Wuzzy Bear. This is my first fanfic so please review review review!

Kish: Why would they wanna do that?

Ichigo: Kish you can be sooo stupid at times.

Kish: Hey, be nice! I save you in this story!

Ichigo: Well I wouldn't have to be saved if it wasn't for you!

Kish: You got a point.

Ichigo: Do I fall in love with Kish in this story?

FWB: Yep!

Kish: O yeah! I love you FWB!

FWB: Uhhhhh aren't you in love with Ichigo?

Ichigo: Forget about me Kish... you can fall in love with her... I don't mind!

FWB: Uhhhh let's just get to the story. And as for you Ichigo... I'll excercise my power as the author of this story...

Ichigo: Hey!:(

FWB: And P.S.- I don't own any of these characters....If I did, Ichigo would so fall in love with Kish!:)

Chapter One

Ichigo stared sullenly at the entrance to Café Mew Mew. "Whoopdee doo, isn't this just great," she thought as she stepped inside the door.

It just had to be her magnificent luck that her mom had picked this weekend to go on a women's retreat.

Ichigo had completely forgotten about what she was going to ask her mom until she had left

-Ichigo Flashback-

"Dang," she had thought when she realized her mistake. "now I'll be forced to ask my dad, if I want to go at all."

She had reluctantly trudged down the stairs, trying to find the courage to ask him. She'd found him sitting in front of the T.V. watching a football game.

"Dad," she had questioned, "can I please talk to you?"

"Sure Hon, whatsup?" he had asked without even taking his eyes off of the screen.

"Daaaaaadddddddd!" Ichigo had whined. "please turn the T.V. off!"

He'd begrudgingly obeyed, a sorrowful look in his eyes. "Now what was it you wanted to tell me?" he had inquired.

She had taken a deep breath, willing herself to go on.

"Dad? Lettuce, Mint, Zakuro, and Pudding asked me to attend the 'Dress-up Dance' at school. I already know what to wear and-"

"What?!" her dad had yelled. "Do you think that I'm going to let you dance with a bunch of immature boys?!"

"But Dad-"she had pleaded

"No buts about it. You know enough not to question my authority. My decision is final. Anyway, it's past your bedtime. Go to sleep." Her dad had shouted as he turned the football game back on.

When Ichigo had stood there for a moment trying to comprehend what had just happened, her dad had turned around and glared at her.

"Don't just stand there all night. Come on, hop to it. And remember that this is for your own good. Sleep well!"

Ichigo had stomped upstairs to her room, making sure that her dad knew that she was mad at him. When she reached her door she purposely slammed it behind her for effect; then, she'd flung herself onto her bed and cried.

"It's not fair" she had mumbled to herself. Now she would be the only one not going to the dance. At least Ryou will be relieved knowing that he won't have to close the cafe.

She stopped for a moment, thinking of Ryou. He had found a new girlfriend whom he could take out anytime that he pleased. He had loads of money on which he spent on a new car. And he didn't have to worry about his parents telling him what and what not to do.

Oh how she missed Masaya! His warm touch, his passionate kisses-she had taken them all for granted until he left for Europe. Now he was gone. All she had as a reminder of the love that they shared was an occasional letter. She was beginning to wonder if he was seeing someone else. He rarely called any more, and when he did he seemed strained and nervous.

Ichigo also thought of all the other Mew Mews. They all had steady boyfriends of their own too.

Mint was lucky. She had started dating Keiichiro and now they were going strong. Mint never had to worry about her boyfriend dating someone else or moving to a far off country. All she had to worry about was what she was going to wear on her next date. She had life pretty easy.

Then there was Lettuce. She had been so surprised when Brent, one of the most popular boys in school, had asked her out. All of the other Mew Mews hadn't been though. Lettuce's quiet yet kind personality had attracted many boys recently, but Brent had been her first actual boyfriend.

Pudding had started dating an extremely hyper seventh grader. Although Pudding seemed happy enough, we all know that she would be happier if she had been dating Tart. Tart was her ultimate crush.

And finally there was Zakuro. She had been dating Mike long before she became a Mew Mew. They were so totally in love. They made the absolute most perfect couple.

Ichigo has tossed ad turned that night, her dreams, in which Maysaya was kissing an unknown girl, had kept her from a sound sleep.

-End Ichigo Flashback-

Now Ichigo was only one left to maintain Cafe Mew Mew. "Ugggg," she sighed as she headed toward the gigantic heap of dishes in the sink. She had an awful feeling that this day was going to be a loooooonnnnnnngggg day.

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Kish sat on the floor of the alien headquarters and glanced at his watch. "Right now its 8:00 on earth and I still haven't come up with a plan. Think Kish, come on think!" he said aloud.

Suddenly an absolutely amazing plan popped into his mind... If they were careful enough, they might have more than just a little surprise for sweet Ichigo.

Kish raced outside and down the streets of their planet, Planet Insideous. He knocked on the door to the apartment that he, Tart, and Pie shared. He heard the two unmistakable words, "Shut-up!"

'Pie, Tart," he grinned, "meet me at the headquarters. I'll be waiting!"

After a couple of minutes, a bleary eyed Tart walked into the headquarters. "What!?" he growled. "For gosh sakes Kish, its 3:00 in the morning!"

"This had better be important," grumbled Pie, angry that he had yet again been woken up for one of Kish's dumb plans.

"I just thought up an absolutely extraordinary plan to capture Ichigo and get the Mew Aquas. It's totally unbeatable!!'

"Yeah, right, that's what you said for the last fifty plans. Maybe you should start thinking up plans for your gravestone if you wake me up one more time. Come on, Pie, let's get back to bed."

"No, I'm seriously serious this time, please just hear me out! This plan can't and won't fail. So just listen this once..."

"Tart, let's listen to him this time," said Pie. Then, turning to Kish, he said, "Kish, this is your last chance. Next time you'll at least have to wait until morning."

"What makes you think that there will be a next time?!" challenged Kish. "Anyway, so here is the plan. Ichigo will be the only one at Cafe Mew Mew today. So if we-"

"Wait, wait," interrupted Tart. "How do you know that she will be the only Mew Mew there? Wait, I know. Were you spying on her again? You watch her way too much. I think that you're overly obsessed."

"I...ummm.... let's just get back to the plan." A very flustered Kish announced. "Come here."

He led them to the back room of the headquarters and pulled out a stack of papers with his plans on it. He handed them to Pie and ordered him to get all the materials that they would need while he would explain the plan to Tart.

Pie left, staring at the plans. A slow smile spread across his face. "Kish was right... this plan is awesome." He thought as he walked down the street toward the market.

Kish wanted to tell Tart about his plan quickly so that they could get everything in order. "So here is the plan," he said as he started to explain. As he went on, Tart started to grin from ear to ear.

"Maybe I can trust Kish this once," he thought as Kish continued. "Maybe..."

-----------------------10:00 A.M. at Cafe Mew Mew-----------------------

Ichigo yawned sleepily. What she wouldn't give for a nice long nap.

It had been two hours since she had started work, but for some reason it felt like days. She sighed as she cleared a table of dirty plates and cups. Her finger touched something gooey. "Ewwwww!!!" she shrieked as many heads turned her way. Her finger was stuck in a chewed up wad of gum! She yanked her finger off the plate and pushed her way towards the bathroom to wash her hands. "Yuck, yuck!" she thought as she suds them up, hoping to get all the germs off.

When she finally came out of the restroom, she saw someone waving their hand at her, trying to get attention. "Excuse me," a cranky old woman called out, "may I please have my tea?"

"Just one moment," Ichigo replied, pasting a fake smile on her face. She rushed to the door to try to greet a new customer while taking an order at the same time. "Man, all these jobs shouldn't be forced on an adult... let alone a twelve year old kid!" thought Ichigo as she nearly tripped bringing a pot of tea to a table.

After she delivered her tea, she raced to the kitchen to try to save the muffins before they burned. She took one of them out of the pan to taste test it. "Ewwwwwwww!" she groaned as she realized her mistake. Instead of adding one and a half cups of sugar she had added one and a half cups of salt! She sighed and tossed the muffins into the garbage, then took another pot of tea off of the burner. She carried it over to a table.

The woman that she was serving looked her in the eye and asked, "Where are my muffins?"

Ichigo smiled apologetically. 'I'm sorry ma'am," she mumbled. "They are baking right now."

The lady glared at her and replied, "Have you thought about asking your boss for more help around here? You people need better service!"

"I'm really sorry ma'am," Ichigo said again. "My co-workers are all taking the day off." She quickly scurried away, trying to hide her embarrassment.

Suddenly, she heard screams and the lights went dead. She tried to shout above the noise. "Every one please remain calm and exit out these doors" she yelled. "How cheesy," she thought. "Please remain calm... as if!"

After directing everyone out the doors, Ichigo started to leave. "I just hope that no one is in the bathroom right now," she mused.

"Leaving so soon?" an all too familiar voice, asked. "Bummer, and the fun was just beginning!" he chuckled.

"Kish!" exclaimed Ichigo, so stunned that her voice came out as a hoarse whisper.

"That's right, My Kitten. I guess that I have made a lasting impression in your mind. I'm really very honored. Wanna play?"

"Come out of the dark and fight like a man!" yelled Ichigo. She was unsure if she could still change into her catlike form.

Kish grinned, amused. "Have you forgotten that I'm not a man? There are no rules in an alien battle, so we can fight however we please. Go karema animas!"

Ichigo gasped, her face paling as a giant rat appeared in front of her." This is just like the first anima that I fought. If I can transform this should be easy... that is if I can transform" Ichigo thought as the menace approached her. "Come on transform," she mumbled as she concentrated on becoming Mew Ichigo.

Whoosh...

Suddenly instead of her work clothes she was wearing a pink and black dress. She felt her head "Yep, same old ears!" she mused. "This isn't the time for jokes. I have to fight!" she scolded herself.

"Alright, you got what's coming to you! Ribbon Strawberry Check" she exclaimed as she attacked.

The enormous rat easily dodged her futile attempt and made a dreadful hissing sound. Out of seemingly nowhere thousands of smaller rats appeared, all hissing and clawing.

"We out thought you this time, you old hag!" said another alarmingly familiar voice.

"Don't you call me that name when you are a short, shrimpy midget!" Ichigo screeched at a very amused Tart.

Pie grinned, something that was not his usual pastime. He loved a good fight, especially one that he new he would win. And this fight could get a bit interesting...

"Kirema animas, attack!" commanded a very excited Kish. Maybe this time Ichigo would actually be his! He imagined himself standing at an altar. A lovely Ichigo came into view wearing a pink and white dress. She was slowly walking up the isle and...

"Earth to Kish," exclaimed Tart. "Earth to Kish. Kish, you are drooling. Come on snap out of it!" While you were in your own world, Ichigo apparently thought up a plan of her own. With an absolutely satisfying screech, she raced out the door and down the road. Should we pursue her?"

"Duh, yes we should pursue her! Come on, hurry up!" yelled Kish, angry that he had been so distracted.

Ichigo wondered which way she should go. She thought about running into town and alerting the other Mew Mew members about the aliens. She thought otherwise. "If I run into town I will jeopardize the safety of the other people... not to mention that the aliens will guess which way I went. I know! What if I run into the woods so they will not find me!"

Pulling out her heart shaped bell she yelled "Ribbon Strawberry Check!" at the top of her lungs. Killing the few rats that had spotted her running.

Unfortunately Kish, Pie and Tart raced out of the door and saw her. The rats followed.

Kish chuckled, glad that he was in control again. 'Apparently you are out numbered My Kitten. Give in or suffer the consequences!"

"I will never give in to you!" she spat although she was trembling in fear.

She was suddenly hit with an idea. Pulling out her heart bell again, she yelled "Stutoro Bell Bell" at the top of her lungs. The blast left a hole big enough for her to run through. She ran, passing the rats and a very surprised Tart.

"She is getting away!" screeched Tart. "Do something Kish!"

Kish smiled evil. "Don't you worry Pie, Tart. She is not of the tunnel yet. And this time there will be no Blue Knight to save her."

Breathing hard, Ichigo raced through the woods, the branches scratching at her arms and legs. She grimaced as a branch gouged her leg, making her limp. "At least they won't be able to find me," she thought as another branch whipped her in the face, leaving a deep scratch. She brought her hand up to her face and brought it back down covered in blood. She paused for a moment to see if they were following her.

When she listened closely, she could hear that horrible hissing noise. She quickly realized what was happening. The rats were following her scent!

She continued running, but she could hear the rats gaining on her. She stopped short. She was on the edge of a cliff! The rats came into view and made a half circle around. Pie, Tart and Kish hovered above her.

"Ha, you are trapped!" laughed Kish.

But Ichigo saw a way out. It may be risky, but it was her only hope. She scrunched down and prepared to jump across the gap to the other side of the ravine. She jumped and her hands grasped the rocks as she tried frantically to climb up. Suddenly a loud cracking noise echoed through the ravine. The rock was cracking! Kish flew over to Ichigo and grabbed for her as she fell, missing completely. "Noooooo!" screamed Kish and Ichigo in unison.

Ichigo felt her head hit the rocks, but strangely she felt no pain. "Is this how I'm going to die?" she thought. She hit the bottom of the cavern and instantly her mind exploded with a rainbow of colors, from red to yellow to orange to green to blue. Then, suddenly, everything went black.

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Ichigo: You can't just end there! I need to know if I live!

Kish: It's none of your business!

Ichigo: Hellloooooo, It's my life here.... my life is hanging in the balance!

FWB: Mwahahahaha! You'll just have to wait... I'm working on the next chappy, but I couldn't resist ending in a cliffy! So see ya later.

Ichigo: Help, Kish is trying to kiss me!

Kish: Come on (smooch) I'll make you feel better about dying...