Kiraz looked out over the empty streets and hung her head. She had again rejected the Mew Mew's offers to form a team. But why? Kiraz slumped a little, crouching down to rest on the edge of the tall building.

Was it because they were... Too kind? Everyone Kiraz used to know was long gone now, and even she had no idea why she was still here. She didn't know kindness like that - had no desire for it from such fake people.

Yes. That's what those creatures were. Fakes.

They weren't real Mew Mews. Not really. No, they were simply replacements for her team, finishing the work they couldn't.

Kiraz balled her hand into a fist, fingernails piercing the palm of her hand even through her gloves. That was it. It was her pride. It was her stupid pride that wouldn't let her join their team! After all, they already had a leader. Who, Kiraz was loathe to admit... Was so much better than she ever was.

She couldn't stand it anymore. She didn't understand this new world, this strange place. Her mind started to drift back to her old team, her friends, and, of course...

"Kiraz."

Kiraz smiled, tears welling up in her eyes. She could imagine his voice so vividly. Her memories hadn't faded as much as she'd thought...

"Kiraz... Why are you crying?"

Her head shot up.

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FANFICTION. I FAIL AT IT. <3

But here's something to help you all understand Kiraz a little more~ I've not expanded on her much lately, so I wanted to cough something nice up for my 99th picture.

So, what do you think? To understand the hints you'll probably have to see the first picture I did on her, with her bio and stuff. It's easier to make sense of that way~

I can't decide whether or not to bring Chou back or not, and how to do it... Hints, ideas, anyone? <3