Title: Checkmate
Summary: Two unseen powers are constantly grappling for the power of the unseen. With these two powers at war with each other, each one will sacrifice whatever it takes to win...even their own children. AU, CHAPTERED, NATSUMI, RUKARU
Author: sunsun128
Beta Reader: sunsun128
Anime: Gakuen Alice
Songs: ??

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Gakuen Alice. This applies for all chapters.

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Chapter Title: Prologue: In The Beginning
Songs: ??

"I don't understand!"

Crash!

"Please, Osamu-sama, it was a mistake. It will not happen next time! I swear!"

Osamu, a black haired man with a certain rugged quality surround him, smashes his fist onto the table. His blue eyes glitter coldly. "There will be no next time."

The man on the ground screams any kicks as the guards drag him away. The woman next to Osamu looks slightly shaken but still keeps her eyes on the ground.

"Bring in the chessboard."

Osamu watches as his servants scurry to obey his order. When the chessboard is set in front of him, he reverently strokes it and sets up the board. "Some wine."

A servant hurriedly pours him some red wine. He picks up the glass and swirls the wine, looking deep into its amber color. Then he turns his attention to the chessboard and moves a black knight. Suddenly, shouting is heard from above.

"We have our orders from Osamu-sama. Move out!"

"Saddle your ryuu's immediately. Orders from above! Move out!"

Osamu lets a small smile flit across his face. "Kaori!"

The woman beside Osamu starts, blue eyes peering wildly out from behind her bangs. She calsm down quickly and replies, "Yes, Osamu-sama."

"Bring my little Mikan-chan in."

Kaori bows and quickly scurries out of the room, returning a few minutes later with a brown haired little girl.

Osamu peers at the girl and pats his knee good naturedly. "Come here, Mikan-chan."

The little girl, Mikan, timidly steps up and sits down. Osamu strokes her hair and watches the chessboard intently.

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Osamu stares at the chessboard intently as he sees a pawn move one space forward. He chuckles. "So be it, Kimiko-sama."

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Meanwhile...

A young lady in a flowing white dress sits on a golden throne and stares intently at the chessboard in front of her. Her ruby eyes try to take in the situation happening. She lets out a sigh and beckons to the young child at her feet. "Come here, Natusme-chan."

The young child climbs up onto her lap, and the brown haired lady affectionately ruffles his black hair. His ruby eyes widen as he sees the chessboard, and his hand reaches out to touch a piece.

Slap!

Ruby eyes suddenly fill with tears, and Natsume starts crying. The young woman lets out a sigh and gently rocks him in her arms. Natsume eventually stops hiccuping and tugs at the woman's hair. "Kimiko!" he hiccups, and the young lady smiles.

"Yes, I am Kimiko."

Her eyes gaze off into the distance as she rhythmically strokes Natsume's hair. She picks up the now cold cup of tea beside her and watches the board.

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A servant hurridly enters the room. "Kimiko-sama, Shin has gone missing."

Kimiko's eyes turn from the servant back to the chessboard. The tea cup shatters.