Don't Judge a Book by its Cover
Updated: 25 / 11 / 2011
Hihi my lovely friends~ beautifulthinker here with an updated old/new story, Don't Judge a Book by its Cover or DJBC for short. :) Updated version, so I hope it's better…if not….then oh wells~ ^^
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Gakuen Alice~ (This hold true for entire story ^^)
SUMMARY: Mikan Sakura, a unknown heiress, take matters in her own hands and travels to Gakuen Alice, school for future heirs to observe the partners she will work with. The catch? She has to disguise herself to do so! Tests will be made, futures will be changed, lessons will be learned and maybe along the way, true love will be found. ^^
(There will be OOC's in some characters, you've been warned…)
Enjoy~
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Character Descriptions:
(Business ranked order; top 10 richest companies in Japan)
1. Mikan Sakura/Mieko Sasaki
Age: 16
Heiress to the: Sakura Industries
Alice: Nullification/C.S.I (Copy-Steal-Insert)
Important Info: Heiress to the richest business company in Japan, and well known all over the world, Mikan was forced into working for her family's company for all of her life, only leaving her mansion for business meetings. She hasn't seen her two brothers, Rei Serio Sakura (a.k.a. Persona), and Youichi Hijiri Sakura, since they both went to her uncle's famous school for heirs and heiress many years ago. Being called beautiful is an under statement; her looks are those of a goddess and has the intelligence of a know-it-all. Her company is not known to others considering it is so high-ranking, it doesn't even belong in the top 10 richest business companies in Japan.
1. Mieko Sasaki/Mikan Sakura
Age: 16
On a 'scholarship' for Gakuen Alice
Alice: Nullification
Important info: Mieko Sasaki is Mikan's disguise as she goes to her uncle's school, Gakuen Alice. There, she will truly test the other heirs and heiresses to see if they have what it takes to inherit their future companies. Using an Alice Mikan copied she changes her entire looks from a gorgeous beauty to a dreadful beast. Mieko's character is sweet when it comes to her friends, but when someone does not prove their worthy, she truly threatens them always using her famous threat, "Don't Judge a Book by its Cover", carefully hinting on how powerful she truly is.
1. Natsume Hyuuga (a.k.a. Kuro Neko) (a/n: Mikan is truly #1 in the business world, but explained before, she's soooo rich, she can't be included in the top 10 richest business company, so basically everyone thinks, Natsume is the richest)
Age: 16
Heir to the: Hyuuga Cooperation
Alice: Fire
Important info: Cocky, rich, and MAJORLY hot and single, basically describes this crimson-eyed demon. All his life he thought of his company as being #1, seeing as his parents never told him about the Sakura's. Around his close friends, otherwise known as the Top 10, he's the leader of the 'posse' and only shows them his true kindness, while to everyone else, he's a cold-hearted, poker-faced guy, which MANY girls (and some guys) obsess over. He soon gets reality straightened when he finds out; he's not the richest one in town.
2. Hotaru Imai
Age: 16
Heiress to: Imai Electronics and Blackmailing
Alice: Invention
Important Info: Known as the blackmailing Queen of Japan, Hotaru has established herself as a smart and cunning young entrepreneur. You mess with Hotaru, and your life will be ruined; no wonder her business is ranked #2. Often cold and poker-faced, Hotaru truly cares for all of her friends, though she expresses it in a different way.
3. Ruka Nogi
Age: 16
Heir to: Nogi Industries
Alice: Animal Pheromone
Important Info: Kind-hearted and a Prince Charming, describes our 3rd ranked heir. He's popular with the girls and a major contributor in Hotaru's blackmailing schemes. He is often nicknamed Ruka-pyon by Mieko at first meeting because he carries his pet bunny, Usagi, with him everywhere he goes. Best friends with Natsume, nobody really knows why though, and will never hurt a soul unless his friends are in danger.
4. Luna Koizumi
Age: 16
Heiress to the: Koizumi Clan
Alice: Soul-sucking
Important info: Snobby, rich, and no kind bone in her body, describes Luna, 4th richest heiress in Japan. She couldn't care less of the misfortunate, and only interacts with the rich wannabees around her. She knows a thing or two about businessy work, and always relies on 'daddy', 'make-up', and 'soul-sucking' to fix all of her problems.
5. Tsubasa Andou
Age: 19
Heir to the: Andou Industries
Alice: Shadow Manipulation
Important Info: One of the two senior heirs, Tsubasa is well known for his famous star-shaped tattoo under his right eye and his carefree personality. A true senpai and will always be there when trouble calls. One of the few who know that the Sakura's are richer than the Hyuuga's, seeing that he used to baby sit, Mikan when he was younger. His fiancé is Misaki Harada.
6. Yuu Tobita (a.k.a. Inchou)
Age: 16
Heir to: Tobita Illusions
Alice: Illusions
Important info: This goody-two shoe of the Top 10, Yuu has never done a bad thing in his life. He is extremely smart, though not as smart as Mikan, Natsume, or Hotaru. He, in everyone's eyes, will make a perfect heir to his future company no doubt about that.
7. Sumire Shouda (a.k.a. Permy)
Age: 16
Heiress to: Shouda Cooperation
Alice: Cat-Dog
Important Info: Short-tempered, and full of herself explains Sumire. Everyone that isn't rich is dirt to her eyes. Underneath all of her attitude though, Sumire is a very caring and loving toward her friends, just like her Alice.
8. Misaki Harada
Age: 18
Heiress to: Harada Industries
Alice: Doppelganger
Important Info: Second of the two senior heirs, Misaki loves to mess around with Tsubasa. She is very short-tempered with him but when it comes down to it, she truly loves her fiancé. She cares for each and every person, and acts mostly as a big sister to the Top 10 and often gives love advice to the guys. Same as Tsubasa, she helped baby sit, Mikan when she was smaller, but does not know Mikan is Mieko in disguise.
9. Kokoro Yome (a.k.a Koko)
Age: 16
Heir to: Yome's Psychic Freak
Alice: Mind Reading
Important info: Kokoro, otherwise known as Koko, is the class clown. His goofy grin is the most memorable part of this fine fellow and usually always reads people's minds willy-nilly. He knows everyone's secrets but is a trusted man and always lightens up everyone's day with lame but funny jokes.
10. Anna Umenomiya
Age: 15-16
Heiress to: Umenomiya Pastries
Alice: Cooking
Important info: Along with her best friend/sister, Nonoko, she's known for having the big 3 S's. Sweet, Sensitive, and Stylish. She knows style, and is passionate about cooking, and can't wait to take over her parent's business. She doesn't care about looks and only cares about people's personalities and is one of the first people to accept Mieko for who she is.
10. Nonoko Ogasawara (tied in ranking with her sister/friend, Anna)
Age: 15-16
Heiress to: Ogasawara Laboratories
Alice: Chemistry
Important Info: Best friends with Anna, she's known for her big 3 S's, Sweet, Shy, and Sincere. She's quieter than her best friends but when she uses her Alice, it's no wonder she needs to concentrate a lot, considering one bad drop of chemicals, and explosions are heard. Nonoko is the most understanding of the Top 10, and is also one of the first people to accept Mieko for who she is.
Other important characters:
Rei Serio Sakura (a.k.a Persona; Aniki)
Age: 25ish (I don't know his age)
Heir to: Gakuen Alice
Alice: Mark of Death
Important info: Older brother of Youichi, and Mikan, he was the first to take over his parent's business, but declined, because many feared his Alice. He instead decided to take over his Uncle's school, Gakuen Alice, while in the mean time, teach the Dangerous Ability class as the time goes by. Often hated by people in the school, Rei is truly a kind person, just misunderstood because of his Alice.
Youichi Hijiri Sakura (a.k.a. Yoyo-chan; You-chan)
Age: 13
Heir to: Sakura Industries/Gakuen Alice
Alice: Spirit Summoning
Important info: Youichi goes to Gakuen Alice as Youichi Hijiri. No one knows of his true surname and is very much like his 'model', Natsume Hyuuga. With Youichi's cute and dangerous looks, its no wonder he has his own fan club. He misses his sister badly, considering he has not seen her for 10 years, and whenever she's around, his cool act get thrown out, leaving a vulnerable little baby brother in his place. Although, he is also the heir to Sakura Industries, Mikan wanted her brother to have a life and a childhood, so Mikan inherited the entire company while Youichi will help along side her and their brother when his time comes.
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Two figures stood outside the outer edge of an academy's gates, silently viewing the magnificent buildings beyond.
"So this is the famous Gakuen Alice, school of future heirs and heiresses? Uncle Kazumi's school?"
"Yes."
"The place where one of my brother teaches and the other attends school?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"Hmm…Interesting…Hiro, prepare the limo…I think I have a contract to make."
"Hai, madam!"
One of the figures ran off to the side of a rode to retrieve the vehicle, while the other figure continued to stare silently at the school as if she was trying to see through the beige-colored walls of the school buildings that stood. As the figure continued to stare, the gates that blocked the buildings seemed to mock her. Showing that the buildings that she continued to survey would never be attainable as long as they stood, never to be opened unless permitted too.
The wind suddenly stirred and the ribbon holding the figure's hair together came apart and was carried by the wind and if by magic it slowly traveled it's way to the gates. The wind picked up suddenly as the red, satin ribbon sailed above the iron, black gates. As soon as it was above and beyond the gates, a small, yet noticeable spark was seen and the once red ribbon was now ash, as it slowly sprinkled itself onto the sidewalks of the gates.
The figure smiled at this, showing her perfectly white teeth, and silently giggled; her musical laugh carrying out through the for-once, dead streets of Tokyo.
"Madam! The limo is ready for you." The figure that had left came back yelled.
"Hai. I'll be right there." Taking one last look at Gakuen Alice, she slowly started making her way to the road.
As the scattered remnants of the once beautiful, red ribbon, flowed through the breeze, the figure in the limo was thinking deeply.
Those gates won't be closed for long. I'll open them soon enough…just wait. Gakuen Alice…you're in for a deadly surprise…