Authors Note: First story back! I'm still a bit rusty. Forgive me. This story takes place after Gakuen Alice Manga. I may introduce some characters that you don't recognize, but they were in the Manga! I hope you still enjoy. Due to the twist in this story, it caused me to introduce a new character that I have created (and hope you come to love) Kuraiichi Elle. Questions/Comments, please let me know!
It had been two years since Mikan's mother died. After Yuka Azumi's death Mikan disappeared along with Masachika Shiki. Natsume and Ruka graduated Gakuen Alice at 17 years of age and have left the academy.
Natsume began to tread the fields of Ruka's farm, sighing every few minutes, as Ruka stopped to greet every animal he came across.
"Quickly, Ruka. I want to go to the city as soon as possible. I need to make sure she isn't there, anymore. I need to be sure… that she is gone."
Ruka looked at him with pleading eyes, "Okay Natsume, we will go."
As they came across ruins from a shack, Natsume's body began to tremble. The shack was torn apart into pieces to make it look like it was just rubble. Ruka placed a hand on Natsume, "Nat-"
Natsume interrupted him as he shook his hand off. He walked into the pile of rubble and knelt down. His eyes burned, but no tears fell down. He hid behind his bangs and stood up, "We were too late, Ruka. She was here. I can feel her."
Ruka stood up, "Natsume, please stop. Let her go. She's different now. She's not the Mikan we once knew. Please, I beg you. Let the good memories of her stay. Please, let her go."
Natsume stood, abruptly, faced Ruka, and whispered, "I can't…I see her every time I close my eyes."
As soon as those words slipped from his mouth, he jerked his head directly at the tree, behind Ruka, "Reveal yourself."
Kuraiichi Elle began to slowly walk out from behind the tree. 5'1, big brown eyes, long black hair, and an empty look on her face, "...Kon ban wa.*" Elle bowed.
"Who are you?" asked Natsume coldly.
Elle smiled and looked toward Ruka. Protectively, Natsume instinctively stood in front of Ruka. Elle chuckled, "I'm not a bad person, I swear!" Waving her arms in an 'I give up' motion, her smile was warm, but it didn't meet her eyes. She was moving animatedly, smiling as she moved, she seemed normal, but her eyes told a different story. As much as she tried to show something, her eyes remained distant, cold, and empty.
Elle started, "I came here searching for someone…" she paused, "something, but I see I must have come to the wrong place." She turned around and began to walk away.
As she began walking away, she suddenly tripped and fell face forward onto the concrete. Ruka instantly rushed to her side, he reached out a helping hand, and her hand reached up to hold his. Instantly, sparks shocked their fingertips when their hands brushed. Ruka quickly pulled back and let out a soft gasp. "Your Alice is quite nice," whispered Elle.
Ruka quavered and took a few steps back. Immediately, a wall of fire separated Elle and Ruka. Natsume came running to Ruka's side and the flames began to engulf Elle. Natsume had confined her in a cage of fire. She smirked and uttered two words, "Kuro Neko*…"
I hoped you liked the first chapter!
*Kon Ban Wa = Good Evening.
*Kuro Neko = Black Cat
