Title: My Return to You
Summary: What if she left? What if she left after their trip back in time? What if she left without telling anyone? What if she came back years later? After years of separation, Mikan is back at Alice Gakuen. However, there is a bigger purpose for her return and who is this Izumi Sakura?
A/N: Hey everyone! My first fanfic on this account and I'm very excited about it. I recently caught up with Gakuen Alice (the manga) after watching the anime a few weeks back. I fell in love with the anime, of course and the manga is incredible. Many ideas started flowing through me as I got to the end of the manga, well where it is right now. Therefore, there WILL be spoilers for those that haven't caught up to the manga (chapter 110? The latest I would say). I was overfilled with ideas for a Gakuen Alice story, especially since this is a 'what if' situation, I hope you guys enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Gakuen Alice!!! =(
Now on with the story!
"Mikan!"
The cry from downstairs the house could be heard by a 14 year old girl. She was currently in her room packing her belongings into a duffle bag.
"It's time..." She sighed, heading for the door carrying the duffle bag on her shoulder. "So long," She sadly gave another sigh and closed the door behind her.
"Why are you saying goodbye to your room? You're making it sound like you'll never come back."
Startled by the sudden sound, the girl didn't make any sudden movements. She recognized the voice from living with the person for the past few years.
"Hey Shi-kun!" The girl happily greeted the father like figure she grew fond of.
"How many times have I told you to call me Shiki?" The male figured said in an annoyed voice.
"I love you too... Shiiiii-kun!"
Stressing the nickname was not a very smart plan on the girl's part. As this was the start of an endless chase.
"Mikannnnnn!!!!" A loud scream was heard upstairs.
A woman in her early 30s sighed hearing the loud sounds above her. "Not again. Even after three-ish years, those two still act so childish."
As if on cue, the two enter the kitchen, where the woman was currently shuffling through some paperwork and trying to organize the mess.
"Mikan!" The woman stopped the girl's actions.
Mikan was hiding behind her for protection from Shiki but she got sight of the time. Knowing there was only 20 minutes left, she quietly sat down beside the woman.
"We need to discuss the final details of our plan before you enter into the school. This has to be thoroughly thought out or else there could be danger for all of us." She sternly warned Mikan.
The atmosphere in the house suddenly changed from a playful one to a very seriously one.
"Hai, I understand Okaa-san." Mikan responded.
"Ok, Shiki and I will go over the plan with you again. This is the last time you'll be hearing it again in this much detail. Ok?"
The girl nodded her head, listening attentively.
"We won't be able to help you once inside. It's going to be really hard to be able to keep contact too. However, when we get the chance, we will find a way to enter the school to check up on you. And remember, don't do anything without thinking." The male called Shiki took over this time.
For the rest of the time that the three had left, they spent going over the plan with every detail they could think of. This was going to be a matter of life or death. They need everything to be perfectly smooth.
After the 20 minute review they had, they put on disguises and headed out to their destination.
Mikan's overall appearance had changed for their 'mission'. She no longer had the same hazel-brown eyes as she use to because of the contacts that she put on. Now, she had emerald green eyes that still hold the same sparkle as her brown eyes. Her hair colour had also changed to a darker brown instead of her original light brown colour. It was now a chocolate colour. Another difference with her hair was that it wasn't in its usual pigtails like before. She had her hair flowing loosely with half of it up in a ponytail.
[A/N: I hate writing up descriptions of people's looks. I don't even know if those are the proper colours for Mikan. Also her new appearance, think of Sakura from Cardcaptors Sakura =) Also I don't really know how to explain her hair but it's half up. :S And of course Mikan's hair is down, just like how someone likes it ;) I'm not going to bother explaining the looks of Yuka and Shiki since they're not in the story until way later on]
While in the car, the girl called Mikan was getting nervous. 'I'm finally going back. After 3 years... I wonder how everyone is doing.' Images started popping up into the girl's head.
She smiled to herself. 'I can't wait to see everyone again.' Her smile turned into a frown, 'However, I probably can't act the same around everyone like before. Hopefully, there will still be some kind of connection between all of us. Especially...'
Her thoughts were cut short when the car came to a sudden stop. "Are we there already?" The girl asked, getting more nervous.
"Yes we are, Izumi, Sakura." Shiki turned to look at her reaction.
Mikan smiled upon being called her fake name, well her name from here on out.
"Ready, Sakura?" The women asked her from the passenger seat.
"Hai, auntie."
From here on, Mikan's new name would be Izumi, Sakura. This is all part of the plan to 'free' the students at Alice Gakuen. A plan to stop the use of 'dangerous' students. A plan that took nearly a year to come up with. A plan that could take the life of many people.
Three years ago, Sakura Mikan then, took a trip back in time and discovered the truth about Alice Gakuen and about her parents. After the visit to the past with her friends, Imai Hotaru, Nogi Ruka, Hyuuga Natsume, Ando Tsubasa, Tonouchi Akira, Ibaragi Nobara, and Nobacchi-sensei, Mikan had to make a tough decision that was life changing. Neither choice was the right decision. There were too many things to consider when making the decision. Ultimately, the decision Mikan took was the one to leave Alice Gakuen and be with her mom. However, more of the past shall be revealed later on. Right now, we should just focus on the present.
As of today, Sakura Izumi is a new transfer student of Alice Gakuen. She will be entering her second year in the middle school section. Her guardians that will be escorting her to her new school are her aunt and uncle, Izumi Yukino and Ray. Sakura's parents passed away a few years ago due to a terrible car accident and she has been in the care of her guardians since. Only recently was she discovered to have the power called an Alice. Upon the discovery of Sakura, the school sent representatives to persuade Sakura in joining their school.
Or so the story is told to mere strangers. But this brings us to where we are now, Sakura entering the school for the very 'first time'.
INSIDE ALICE GAKUEN
"Natsume."
A raven black hair boy was lying lazily on a branch of a giant Sakura blossom tree, taking a nap. He had a magazine covering his face to shield the bright sunlight. However, without even needing to remove the magazine, he recognized that voice.
"Huh?" Was all Natsume replied.
Down below the tree, stood a blonde-haired boy, looked up at Natsume as he starting to sit up straight.
"We were looking for you since it is the start of a new school term." The boy below started, "It wouldn't be very good for you to be missing your first day of class."
The sky blue eyed blue looked up to see the crimson red eyed boy staring out at the horizon.
"I'll come in a bit. Don't worry, I'll be there." Natsume stated softly to his best friend, Nogi Ruka.
Ruka smiled seeing his friend in a good mood and walked to class.
Natsume sighed once he removed the magazine from his face. He clenched something underneath his shirt that was near his chest. He took out the stone that was hanging off a black string around his neck and stared at the mandarin orange Alice stone. Sighing again, he put the necklace back into hiding not wanting others to see it and jumped down the tree. He started walking towards the middle school building before turning around after hearing some noise.
He saw a beautiful girl with waist long hair and emerald green eyes walking towards the main building. 'Mikan?' But he shook the thought out of his mind for it was highly impossible for Mikan to be back at Alice Gakuen with only one escort, seeing the familiar figure with her now. Without thinking about it anymore, Natsume turned back to the direction of his classroom. 'Stupid girl for making me think about her.'
MEANWHILE
"Welcome to Gakuen Alice, Izumi Sakura-chan."
The three, Mikan, Shiki, and Yuka were all waiting for someone to escort them into the school. Not having to wait long, the three were joined by the presence of a familiar teacher.
Mikan's eyes shined upon seeing the teacher. However, she could not react in any way except give him a big smile. "Thank you."
"My name is Anju Narumi. I will be showing you around the school today." The familiar face smiled like always even though there was a void in his heart.
'She looks so much like Mikan.' Narumi thought, looking at the new student carefully.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. I'll be in your care." Mikan replied giving a bow. "These are my guardians Izumi Yukino and Ray. They are my aunt and uncle."
Narumi gave his greetings and shook hands with them. 'Why do they all give such a familiar sense?'
"Well, there's only 15 minutes before school will be starting so let's try to get all the work done as soon as possible." Narumi said, while shaking all the previous thoughts out of her mind.
"So I know this might be hard but I do hope you have gone over the rules of Alice Gakuen, especially, the rule that states that you aren't allowed to leave the school." Narumi started getting serious.
Mikan nodded becoming sad. Whether it was an act or not Mikan started tearing and ran over to her mom and Shiki to hug them.
"When will I be able to see you guys again?" She cried in her mom's shoulder.
Yuka patted her daughter's head, "I promise you soon. You promise me that you'll be a good girl no matter what. Don't do things that will worry us, ok?"
Mikan knew the deeper meaning of those words. "I won't."
"Promise to write to us whenever you can too." Shiki reminded Mikan.
"I will. I'll miss you guys." With one final hug, Mikan had to be separated from her mom, yet again.
Now separated by the gates of Alice Gakuen, Mikan suddenly felt a little scared. She was walking towards the inside of the school with Narumi, however, she turned around and gave a final wave to her family.
"Bye! Take care! I love you...Okaa-san, Shi-kun..." She whispered the last three parts not wanting Narumi to hear but Yuka and Shiki knew what she said.
"I love you too! I'm sorry!!!" Were the last words Mikan heard her mom said before they were out of view.
Yuka started crying, being separated from her daughter again. She gripped onto the metal bars of the gate, falling to her knees.
"Yuka. Are you ok?" Shiki knelt down trying to help Yuka back to her feet.
"I'm ok. We must be strong because Mikan was brave enough to go undercover. I just hope that this was the right thing to do." Yuka brushed away her tears and looked confidently at Mikan's retreating back. "I pray for all the best Mikan and I'm sorry."
"Let's go." Shiki and Yuka turned away from Gakuen Alice ready to commence their plan.
MIKAN
'You don't have to say sorry mom. I wanted to do this.' Were the thoughts that Mikan had as if hearing her mom's voice from a far.
Mikan and Narumi had arrived to the main building to gather her information. However, before arriving she had felt piercing eyes on her for a moment. She brushed it off not seeing anyone around her.
"So let me just get your information and we'll head to your class. We'll deal with your dorm and everything else later on." Narumi started walking towards a secretary person.
"Name?" the secretary said to Narumi.
"Izumi Sakura ."
"Yup, I have all the information needed right in this folder." A folder was handed to Narumi with the name 'Izumi, Sakura' as the label.
Narumi turned to Mikan after looking through the file quickly, "Let's walk you to class."
Mikan smiled at Narumi as they walked out of the building and towards the middle school building. "Narumi Anju was it? You're a sensei right?" Mikan started, wanting to start a conversation.
"Yup. You can call me Narumi-sensei." He smiled at Mikan.
"Narumi-sensei... how are you?" Mikan started panicking, not knowing exactly what to say.
Narumi chuckled a little. "Nervous are we?"
Mikan nodded her head a little, 'If you only knew the whole truth.'
"There's no need to be nervous. You'll meet lots of great people here at Alice Gakuen and if you ever need anything, don't be scared to ask me."
Mikan almost couldn't control her need to tell Narumi everything. She wanted to be able to talk to him like she use to. She wanted to give her sensei a hug too for not being able to see him in so long. Mikan slowed down walking with her gaze concentrated on the ground.
"Narumi... sensei..." Mikan whispered very slowly and softly.
However, she was still heard by Narumi. Narumi went wide eyed upon hearing the familiar voice that he longed for.
Part of the plan was also to hide Mikan's true voice, which explains why Narumi's suspicion of Mikan was not strong. When Mikan was Izumi Sakura, she would put on a different voice than her regular one. Mikan trained for month to perfect the voice and be careful not to change it back to her normal voice.
"Mi...kan...chan..." Narumi stopped and stared at her
Mikan looked up with Narumi with a big smile. "Sensei... what did you just say?"
Narumi recovered from the shock and looked at 'Sakura' carefully. Her features look similar to Mikan but different. Mikan definitely changed in the three years she was gone. She grew up taller, of course, but also started to become a beautiful young lady. Mikan was not fully developed but she was starting to become curvier and by her late teen years, Mikan would have a body to die for.
[A/N: Our heroine should have a body to die for ne?]
Narumi came back to his senses, "Oh... it's nothing. It's just that you remind me of a student that use to be here. A very special student..."
Narumi thoughts started piling up with memories of Mikan and her smile. This caused Narumi to sadden. Mikan noticed the changed in spirit in her teacher and decided to cheer him up a little.
"What was the student's name?" Mikan started walking again.
"Her name was Mikan-chan." Narumi was walking beside Mikan to guide her in the right direction.
"Mikan sure is a pretty name. Why doesn't she go here anymore? Did her Alice disappear?" Mikan tried her hardest to make it seem like she really didn't know anything.
"Oh, if only there was the story..." Narumi started softly, "But no, I guess you could say that Mikan-chan just left the school because of... personal problems."
"Ohh... You seem to really care about Mikan-chan." Mikan smiled at Narumi, finding it funny having a conversation about herself.
"I do, she was almost like a daughter to me. She was kind of like a light to my life." Narumi said sadly, startling Mikan making her stop any movements.
Mikan couldn't hold it in anymore, 'I'm sorry Okaa-san.' Trying not to think of the guilt or consequences to come, she ran up and gave Narumi a hug, shocking Narumi for the second time.
"Sakura-chan?" Narumi looked down at the girl in confusion.
"Don't worry, Narumi-sensei." Mikan grew taller but she wasn't as tall as Narumi so she had to lift her head up. "I'm sure Mikan-chan is doing great right now and she misses you terribly. If she were here, she would have wanted to hug you like this." Mikan smiled at Narumi and Narumi couldn't help but feel much better seeing a familiar smiling face.
'You remind me of her so much.' Narumi thought when they broke the hug.
Mikan stopped Narumi before he pulled away completely but moving his ear down to her mouth. "And I have missed you, Narumi-sensei."
Mikan pulled away instantly and smiled seeing the super surprised looked on Narumi's face. He stood there, frozen trying to process the situation that just happened.
"Well, Narumi-sensei, since you are still in the state of misbelieve, I shall be going to class before I'm late. I'm pretty sure I can handle looking for my classroom." Mikan said with her Sakura voice. "However, you must keep this a secret, Narumi-sensei." Mikan warned. "Please, Narumi-sensei. Believe in me."
With that, Mikan gave her sensei a bow and then ran towards the middle school building, leaving a bewildered Narumi-sensei.
Narumi couldn't believe what just happened. 'Mikan-chan... is back?' Narumi couldn't help but smile. 'However, she said to keep this a secret? Why?' Narumi turned to look at Mikan's running back.
Without thinking, Narumi ran after Mikan wanting to get answers.
As Mikan was running away from Narumi she was starting to regret her actions. 'I shouldn't have done that. I'm not to be found out. Actually it wasn't even being found out, I just spilled my secret. Why? Why? Why did I do that? I need to control myself. It's going to be even harder for Hotaru and them.' Mikan sighed. 'Well, what's done is done. I just hope everything still goes smoothly or else I'm gonna get a beating from Shi-kun.' Mikan shuddered at that thought.
Not realizing where exactly she was running, Mikan finally took notice of her surroundings. 'Hmm, middle school building?' She stopped and starting looking around for it. 'Why is this place so big?!'
Mikan calmed down and took a deep breathe. 'Might as well make use of it.'
While with Narumi, he finally caught sight of Mikan as she had stopped running.
"Mi..." Narumi started yelling out. 'But wait, maybe I shouldn't...'
But before Narumi could get a single name out, he witnessed Mikan disappear from her spot.
'What just happened?' Narumi stood there, yet again bewildered.
Mikan opened her eyes and saw that she had reached, what she was guessing, the door to her classroom. 'I better have arrived at the right class, or even building for that matter.'
Mikan sweatdropped, thinking of the outcomes that would occur if she was in the wrong class or building. 'Ok, ok, maybe it's better to double check.'
Mikan placed her ear at the door, trying to listen in to the class. On the other side of the door, she could hear the teacher starting home room.
"Good morning everyone and welcome to the start of your fall term. Hopefully, everyone is here and in the right class. This is Class-B of the middle school section. If any of you don't belong in this class, come up and I'll help you find the proper class." The teacher started off morning announcements.
'Class-B of the middle school section. I'm pretty sure that's mine. Then again Narumi-sensei never really told me what class I was in.' Mikan sighed at her stupidity.
"Today, we're expecting a new transfer student." The teacher started to get the students excited.
'New student. Jackpot.' Mikan smiled at her success.
"Oh, what's their name?"
"Is it a girl or a guy?"
"What's their Alice?"
Were among the many questions being asked by the anxious students.
"Ok, settle down class. Narumi-sensei is supposed to be bringing her to class right now. Just be patient and..." Before the teacher continued, a knock was heard at the door.
The teacher walked towards the doors, with the students' eyes following his every action. The teacher opened door to see who it was and quickly closed the door and left the class, after figuring out who it was.
"Awww" the classroom filled with disappointment.
"That stupid teacher was blocking the door. Did anyone get a look at the new girl?" Shoda Sumire leaned against her chair, very curious about the new girl. 'She better not steal my Natsume or Ruka away from me!'
Not getting a response from the class, Sumire guessed she just had to be patient and see how this girl was.
"You know, I heard the new transfer student is a pretty girl. She also has multiple Alices." Tobita Yu randomly stated, adjusting his glasses.
"Multiple Alices?" Everyone started whispering to each other very curious now.
"Ne... Natsume."
"Yea, Ruka?" Natsume was sitting in the back of the classroom with his feet up on the table.
"What'd you think of the new transfer girl? We haven't had a transfer student since elementary." Ruka started thinking back to the past two transfer students that came into their class. "Both caused quite the commotion." Ruka smiled thinking of Mikan.
"I don't know. Whatever." Natsume could care less about the new transfer student. But little does he know...
OUTSIDE CLASSROOM
"Hi, my name is Izumi Sakura. I'm the new transfer student. It's nice to meet you." Mikan introduced herself to the teacher while bowing.
"Oh, we've been expecting you. My name is Yuji-sensei. It's nice to meet you too. But where's Narumi-sensei?" The teacher looked confused.
"Uh... Narumi-sensei had to do something, so he told me how to get to the classroom before leaving me." Mikan quickly lied.
"Oh... ok... Well, let's go introduce you to the class and we can start class." The teacher opened the door, which silenced the class.
Everyone was very eager to see the new student. Most students were standing and inching towards the front door to get a better look at her.
Mikan could feel the anticipation in the air and couldn't help but smile. She walked into the classroom slowly with her head down. She didn't want everyone to see her face just yet and neither did she want to look at the people in her class.
'I wonder if I know anyone in my class.' The teacher's voice was completely silent in Mikan's head while she was going through her thoughts. 'What if Hotaru isn't here anymore?' Mikan froze for a second, remembering the events that happened before she left. 'What am I getting all scared and nervous for? I've already anticipated what could have happened. There's nothing to be worried about.' Mikan reassured herself.
By the end of her thoughts, she heard the teacher say, "Would you please introduce yourself?"
'It's showtime.' Mikan looked up to the class and couldn't help but get taken back.
"..." No words were coming out of her mouth, upon seeing all the familiar faces that she left 3 years ago. 'Shoot, this can't be happening. I need to speak or else I might do something that I'll regret again.'
The students all looked at Mikan with a puzzled look. Everyone seemingly even more puzzled with the fact that the new transfer student looked somewhat familiar.
'It's the girl from before.' Natsume's attention was on the new girl when she looked up. 'What a weird girl.' Natsume saw how the new girl was having trouble introducing herself.
Mikan quickly scanned the class to see Hotaru. She was close to tears seeing Hotaru. However, the tears were forced back but she was still glad that she was able to see Hotaru again. She moved her eyes to another part of the room seeing all the familiar faces. Mikan smiled and finally she saw them. 'Ruka-pyon and...' Mikan was closer to tears now but she knew things would not go well if she started crying infront of the class. 'Think...'
"Izumi-san?" Mikan's thoughts were stopped from hearing the teacher call her.
She looked at the teacher, "Anything wrong, Izumi-san?"
"Oh, no sorry." She turned to the class. "Sorry, my name is Izumi Sakura. It's a pleasure to meet you all." Mikan bowed after her short introduction.
Mikan quietly thanked the teacher for getting her out of her trance. She just stood there and smiled at the class until the teacher gave her further instructions.
Once Mikan smiled, everyone was thinking, 'She looks like someone...'
"Mikan..." was the whispered that accidently escaped Hotaru and Natsume. However, the whisper wasn't loud enough for anyone but themselves to hear. They had all carefully examined the new student's look after the long pause from her.
Ruka was the only one who heard the whisper from Natsume and looked at him with a shocked look. His attention was turned to the new transfer student.
Everyone looked at 'Sakura' with very shocked and confused faces. Mikan couldn't help but feel a bit weirded out.
"Well, are there any questions for Izumi-san?" Right when the teacher said that, a dozen hands went up. He was taken back by the sudden action of the class. "Ok..." He turned to Mikan, "You can decline if you want."
Mikan simply smiled and answered, "No, it's ok. I'll be glad to answer their questions."
Before the teacher picked a student with a question, Mikan cut in. "I'm pretty sure everyone is wondering what kind of Alice I have." Mikan smiled at the class seeing all the hands go down.
She saw a few nods from the crowd. "My Alice is –"
A/N: Of course I love leaving you guys with a cliffy. =) I hope you guys enjoyed this long first chapter. I actually have a lot of the story written down, just have edit it again, like I did with this chapter. If anyone has any suggestions for the story, be my guest! I need them! Please no flames! I rather you guys reword them better so they don't look bad. Hopefully my writing wasn't horrible! =( Happy R&R!!
~Yumemi-chi~