Disclaimer: I don't own Gakuen Alice except for those new characters.

Chapter one - Run

Nowadays, in the Academy of Alice, everyone has been living peacefully. Far away from wars, turmoil and infliction unlike the past decades where everyone inside wanted to break free from this academy like prison. Where everything was dark, no peace, full of wars and rebellions. Until one girl who came out claiming she can't take it anymore, to fight against the one who manipulated the academy for his own. The sad part, they never win against him but to his misfortune, years later he got caught and locked up in prison for some time then everything went smooth. What if he came back? What if he claims his throne again? What if he begun to manipulated the academy again? Who will go back to save the academy? Who will fight him against his bad intentions? Can friendship, trust and love of everyone inside the academy can defeat his intentions?

Mikan's POV

RINGGGGG….

"Our Lunch break just ended. Everyone is preparing for the last day of our Alice Festival. Everyone is so busy at their assigned jobs while me only staring out at the window of our classroom. We miss Hotaru especially me. I wish she can go to the Alice Festival Dance later and discuss about the weird things that happening to me. This past few days there's something keeps me distracted. I always have a nightmare every time I sleep, in day or in night. There is always a sudden image of a family. It has been always the same exact persons…especially boy from my nightmares. I want to take them off on my mind but it just can't. It is also been year since when I last dreamed abou- "

Veins popped on my head. I stomped on koko's foot which caused him to jump and yelp.

"Stop repeating my words, koko!" I told him as I flipped hard the pages of my scrip. Koko is a mischievous boy often causing trouble with his partner in crime, Kitsuneme. He is always voicing out whatever everybody is thinking about and sometimes using signs to voice something and his usual target is ME!. But I know I can trust him, sometimes. He won't use his alice if he knows it was a very private and serious thought but sometimes he just can't controlled himself that's why the school administration put him an Alice restraining device because of his big mouth.

"Aww… Mikan you're so cold today! It's not suitable for you to be like Hotaru." I rolled my eyes and tried to ignore him.

'I have been having a bad day since my scrip is only released this morning. How can I memorize these 10 long paragraphs for my speech later if there's someone and something keeps distracting me!.' I shouted on my mind. 'I'm not that super smart like Hotaru.' I groaned.

" Hehe, anyway did that dream still bothers you? I think the last time you told about that dream was 4 years ago, right?." Suddenly upon hearing koko's big mouth all my peers looked at me w/ a concern face.

'If you don't ever keep your mouth shut, I'll buy a lot of masking tape and seal your big mouth permanently.' I said in my mind as I glared at him.

I sighed. Still I was so thankful to have friends like them. Even sometimes they were so stubborn, like me… they're someone you can tell how you feel, someone who will try to understand what you're going through, always looks out for you and someone who always makes you feel better. There was nothing more I can wish for. But I didn't want them to worry on top of everything else. That's why I need to be strong.. for them.

I gave them a sweet smile to lessened their worries though I know they still worry a lot to me."Thank you everyone for your concerns. I promise to not think about it again." I hope. I cursed myself why I keep on convincing them that I'm okay but I couldn't even convince myself to forget those freaking nightmare.

"We understand you, Mikan. Just tell us whenever you like!" Ruka-pyon said smiling. I stared at his smiling face and I pictured on my mind about the boy on my dreams. What does he look like when he smile? he laugh? and have fun? No more tears flowing from his beautiful eyes. I want to see that someday… in reality.

"Mikan! Didn't we said that if you have a probl – " Sumire barged in my thoughts but she was cut by the Principal's secretary announcement. All of us shut our mouth and listened. "For all the faculty members and Sakura-san , can you please go the Principal's office. Again, to all the faculty members and –"

As the announcement continued, I stood up and walked through out the door "I'm sorry guys for not telling you. It's only a dream nothing to worry about it. It's not really a big deal. I'm going to be fine. See you guys later!" I waved my right hand and close the door and sighed.

I'm going to be fine. I convinced myself.

Why am I thinking about that dream again? Didn't I promise to not think about it? I groaned. I really pitied that boy. It was always the same exact scene, the boy and the woman from my nightmares. I knew that somehow I was connected to them because it felt so real. What if I also have a divination Alice like Yura-chan? What if I can see the past and future? But no. We already consulted that 4 years ago and according to the result, I don't have a Divination Alice. But w-

*Bham*

"I'm Sorry, miss. I'm not looking on my way" My thoughts stopped when I bump on someone. I immediately picked up her things and gave it to her w/ a wide sincere smile.

"No it's also my fault I'm not…" As she continued I stared at her. I notice that she wore a White plain t-shirt and black jeans which was not necessary to wore inside the academy. I thought she's not a student nor a teacher here in the academy because it's the first time I saw her. She also had a cap on her head that's why I can't really saw her face clearly but I know she is very a very beautiful woman. She also had a sweet voice.

"Miss?"

"Huh.? Oh, It's alright. It's not really a big deal" I replied. I saw her lips formulated a sweet smile.

Before she leaves, we bowed to each other. I just stood there before she went out at my sight.

'Why am I kept on staring at her? Why I felt so attracted to her? Why I felt so ease and relaxed on her presence?' I asked myself. Suddenly image of a happy young woman and a girl flashed on my mind. They were laughing and playing along the riverside. I hope I also had a mother to play with me. If I didn't lose my memory, can I still remember those time I had with my parent? Is it a happy moment or not?

I decided to walk faster to tell Narumi what's happening to me. Speaking of him, I saw him near the trophy board but instead to see his pretty and cheerful smile, I saw a terribly one. He was pale like he saw a ghost or something. His hands were trembling. He leaned on the wall and I could see his tremulous eyes were looking for something; something that can answers his questions.

Slowly I went closer to him because I couldn't take to see him like that. This was my first time to saw him like that and I didn't want him to act like this. All this time, he was so positive and has a flamboyant personality. He always has a constant smile on his face but now….

I sighed. Maybe there was also something that keeps on bugging him so I asked. "Are you okay sensei? Are you sick? You look pale!"

I'm about to check his temperature but he suddenly grabbed my hand away from his forehead and stared at me. His purple eyes were trembling. It made me scared. I could felt his hand shook a lot as he gripped my hands tightly causing them to sore. There's something wrong, I know it. I felt it.

He looked straight on my big brown eyes and he seemed like searching something in it but he just sigh. He loosens his grip and apologized in a low tone. "Sorry!" he started "I-I didn't mean to hurt you." he begun to walk like a drunken man.

I kept up on him. "Sensei, what it is?" I asked curiously. "What can I do? I know there's something wrong. I'm willing to help!" I said to him pretty concerned. He tried to avoid my questions and brought up an excuse for it.

"Ever since you entered this academy, you've done so many things for me; you gave me strength to face all my challenges. For the teachers, you made them to show their true self and feelings and to realize that there's chance for a better future. For the staffs, you gave them attention and importance. And" He paused for a while and looked at me. My heart was beating so fast. I didn't know why he was telling those things.

"For the students, you encourage them, you pushed them to study and you gave them hope. You change us, the whole academy, for the better but we only bring you to a miserable life." He walked faster… away from me.

I stooped on walking and looked at him curiously. My heart stopped on beating. I felt like something stabbed on my chest. I couldn't understand him. I didn't expect him to say those words.

'I'm okay; I'm not in a miserable life. Maybe at my first time here, but they all learn to accept and love me as a family.' I said to myself.

" I'm happy" I whispered. Tears fell on my big brown eyes. Why am I so affected on what he said? I don't felt it's going to be a good day.

"I'm … happy..?"

Normal POV

Narumi tried to avoid Mikan which caused her to be more curious on what's happening. Mikan asked some teachers about what was happening but no one knew. They didn't even know the reason why they are in there. It seemed that only Narumi, Jinno and Serina who were talking w/ each other seriously at the one corner, knows why.

Then suddenly the principals and the special star students stomped in a horrid faces. They walked straight to Narumi and others. Their stumped feet echoed throughout the room. "Is it true?" Himemiya, the MSP, asked. With a frightful look the three nodded which made everyone curious. Himemiya often refered to as, Hī-sama was the principal both middle school and elementary school division.

Hii-sama was regarded as beautiful woman, with long wavy hair that fall down her back. She usually wears Japanese traditional clothes; mainly the kimono with hairpins on her hair. She always seen with fan in her hand, and sometimes hid her lower jaw with her fan of kimono sleeve, a sign of politeness in manners. Despite of her beautiful apperances, she was famously known to dislike men and only interested in women and girls.

"I guess it's going to be a big problem." Yukihara Kazumi, the HSP, stated. Everyone around them agreed.

Kazumi Yukihira is the High School Principal of Alice Academy. From the effects of his Longevity Alice, Kazu forever keeps an appearance around his 20's. He has fair skin, light blonde hair and blue eyes. He was usually seen in his blue uniform. He was strict and always serious. And for some unknown reason Mikan had a clingy feelings to him but not in a romantic way.

"Okay everyone please take your seats. We are about to start the meeting." The principal's secretary announced. Everyone went to their seats on the big oval table and remained curious about what was happening. Before they start Kazumi stared at Mikan which noticed by Narumi.

Narumi cleared his throat and spoke "Mikan," he begun.

Mikan slowly stood up. "Could you please get my files in the faculty room? It's badly needed in this meeting." Mikan doubted. She wanted to hear what was all about that problem. She felt she does involve here but she was no right to refuse. She just nodded and went out the room.

The HSP and Narumi looked and nodded to each other.

"Good. Listen everyone –"

Mikan walked unfocused. She wished Hotaru was there to help her. She missed her so much. When Hotaru's with her, she forgot all her worries and problems even she always got up beat because of her inventions. She was very important to her. She was the first student to accept and befriend her in the academy. Unfortunately, Hotaru was hospitalized and stayed there for a week. Now she's better and resting at her lab.

She sighed and slowly opened the door and search for the files. On Narumi's tables there are buildings of files and papers. "What are these?" she picked some of the files.

"Class Records, Transferees, Graduating, Programs etc. etc... What am I supposed to get?" she groaned.

"I forgot to ask what file it is! Baka!" She cursed herself. She hurriedly ran back to the office to ask what file should she get.

Mikan reached the office panting but before she knocks, she heard her name. "Mikan will be in danger!" she recognized the voice. It was from Narumi. It seemed like they were discussing something about her.

"No she's not! It will be more dangerous if we transferred her to Alice academy in America."

Mikan shocked. Why would they transfer her to their sister school in America? Why? She didn't do anything against the rules.

"We can't watch and protect her if she's away from us." She heard Hi-sama's worried voice. Everyone fell on silence. Protect me from what?

"No!" Narumi begun. "I can't let the past happen again, I can't let her be hurt. We can talk with Raymond, the HSP in Alice Academy in America and make them our eyes and ea –"

"WOULD YOU STOP IT NARUMI!" Mikan startled, her heart have been beating so fast. Narumi was cut by the furious HSP.

"Nobody wants to repeat what happens years ago! And no one wants him to be here but what can we do about it if the Upper council decides for it." He continued. Everyone agreed. There's no way they can disobey the Upper Ups decisions.

"Yes, he's right Narumi we cannot do anything about it. All we have to do is to protect Mikan out of danger. We could also suggest to put him on other branch of Alice Academy for a while or make him to be destined there permanently." Noddachii suggested. Everyone nodded.

"She is very important to this Academy without her it wou-"

"DON'T YOU ALL UNDERSTAND?!" Narumi stood and cut Noddachi senpai furiously. Silence filled the room. Then Kazumi started to speak and explain again. Mikan heard it all. Mikan can felt hot tears falling from her eyes.

'It was me, ME they were talking about. Did I've done something wrong? Did I break some rules and regulations? Am I unwanted to this school? Am I connected to the past? What? What? There were so many questions running in my mind. I think I'm going to burst out.' She said on her mind.

"Sniff, sniff – sniff, sniff" The principal's secretary sniffed. Her Alice can smell auras but before she could tell them about sensing Mikan's aura, Mikan had run already.

"DON'T YOU ALL UNDERSTAND?" Narumi stood up and shouted furiously. Silence filled the room which gave the secretary an opportunity to sense Mikan's Aura but she don't know how to brought it up in the midst of tense conversation.

"We.." Kazumi begun "can understand you. We can clearly see that they have so many in common. She is kind, friendly, lovable, clumsy, bossy, they have same insights but we don't have to jump in conclusion even though they are…" Kazumi paused for a while. Not sure if he should continue.

"Socially, Mentally, Emotionally, Vocally and… Physically the same. Right?" Narumi exaggerating finished Kazumi's statement. Everyone just kept quiet. He was right Mikan looked like the younger replica of Yuka.

"You're right but we don't need to compare and bring out the past again to investigate. They both died in –"

"Sniff, sniff – Sniff, sniff" they all turned to the secretary.

"A while ago she's her but now-" Before she could finish her statement Narumi had ran out through the door and saw Mikan was running. As they saw Narumi ran, everyone decided to follow also but they were restrained by Kazumi.

"Don't follow. Let us leave them alone. I think it's about time for Mikan to know the truth." Kazumi ordered not sure if Narumi is going to tell the truth. Everyone looked at each other concerned. They were concerned about Mikan, concerned about the students if he came back again to the academy, concerned if the academy will turn back into a unwanted school by the students and they were concerned if the school will be manipulate again.

"You may now go to your respective classes and ready for later activities. This meeting will be continued next time. Please, do not breathe a word. Thank you!" When everyone was gone, it was only Kazumi and Himemiya were left. There was a thick atmosphere around them.

"What truth? Is there anything you're hiding from us, from me?" Himemiya broke the silence between them but Kazumi kept silent.

"What if there's a possibily that Mikan is her daughter. If it can be proven, she's in a great danger," Himemiya said. Kazumi stared outside the window. He sighed "We failed on our investigation years ago. Beside we found their body right? Let just gave them a rest in peace"

Himemiya curled her forehead. "We never failed, Kazumi!" she said irritated. "You! You stopped the investigation, not because we found their bodies, it is because you're afraid to know that if they still alive, they might suffer!" Kazumi stayed silent.

"I know that you know they're still alive and you're hiding it! Is Yuka's daughter is Mikan?"

Kazumi hissed. "What are yo-"

"Stop It, Kazumi!" Himemiya cut him out loud. "Don't deny it! Admit it! You're afraid! You're coward! You can't fool me using your and Narumi's pathetic show. You know you couldn't give the life that Izumi want for them. Yo –"

"OKAY!" He cut her. He can't take it anymore. Himemiya already brought up his younger brother's name.

He was a coward.

He denied it.

He can't admit it.

He was afraid.

And worst he broke his promises.

He tightly closed his knuckles and breath in "You're right. All of them are right including the possibility that they're alive. But the question is, if Mikan is Yuka's daughter, why did she let her in our care?"

They stare at each other. Hime was not sure if Kazumi was being sincere or not. But he was right, if Yuka is still alive and Mikan is her daughter, Yuka wouldn't let her Mikan to be in the Alice academy, she wouldn't allow her daughter to be in danger.

The tense was broken when there's a knock from the door. "Um, Mr. Yukihara, the council didn't agree on our request about Mr. Kuonji will be transferred to other branch permanently but they said he might stay in America for while before he can start here and… " she paused for a while.

"I don't know if it is good news but umm… someone came for an admission again in this school. Here are his files, sir." She handed the files to Kazumi. Once the principals saw it, their eyes winded. They can't believe all this time he's still going to come back.

Narumi's POV

"Mikan, Stop!" I shouted but she didn't listen. I don't know how much she heard but I just wanted to protect her out from danger and sufferings.

"Mikan, Stop! I'LL EXPLAIN!" I shouted on top of my lungs. She stopped and turned around which made me to stop also. There was a silence between us. I could saw her eyes, red and sore. She breathes heavily.

"Mikan, Let m-"I started but she cut me.

"NO! LEAVE . ME . ALONE!" she shouted at the top of her lungs, crying. It was the second time I saw her to cry. She was a tough girl like Yuka; good-natured and caring towards her friends. That was why everyone loves her.

She was about to run but I immediately grabbed her hand. She tried to pull away but she wasn't strong enough to fight me. "Let me go!" she cried. "No mik-"

"Let go of me, LetGoofME!" I tried to speak but she chanted 'let me go' over and over again. She looks ugly when she cried just like Yuka. I remember that first time I saw her. Full of pain, betrayal and sadness. Comparing her to Yuka was very hard for me. Gaining all those memories again, it's a very painful situation for me.

I pulled her to embrace and pat her back. I let her cry on my shoulder. I also let her hit and curse me. I know I was the last – no scratch that – I know she didn't even think about that someday I'll drive her away from her love ones. I mean, I promised to her that I'll be her brave father, her shining armor, that she can trust me, that I'll protect her but how can I accomplish those promises if I am a coward.

She was now on peace. She stopped in crying, in cursing, in hitting she just sob and lean on me.

"Why" she whispered. She let me explain.

"I just wanted to protect you!" I said calmly.

"Protect from whom and why?"

"From Kuonji because he might use you for revenge." I could felt her trembling arms around my waist. She was afraid!.

"From who will he takes his revenge? And why me?"

"From everyone! And because…." I paused. I didn't notice it coming. I didn't expect that she'll ask why. Why? Why her? Because as far as I know she was Yuka's daughter but I can't! I can't tell her the truth. I'm so coward. I'm afraid she'll think that I took away all from her.

".. because you're so important to us, Mikan. We can't afford to lose you and to see you suffer like her."

Mikan stopped on sobbing and pushed me slowly. She stared at my eyes curiously. We didn't want to lose you and suffer like Yuka, Mikan. You're so important to us. We didn't want you to felt what we felt all those years. I'm sorry in bringing you in this kind of world.

"Her? I notice all of them including you, compared me to her. That we have so much in common. That we have the same features. Who is she? Do we have any connections? Is this connected last 6 years ago? there's so much question I want to be answer."

My world frozen. I didn't know how I'm going to tell her. I don't know where would I start. I'm a coward. What should I do? What should I tell? What?

I gave a weak smile and wiped her tears. I'm sorry.

"She was just a normal student, Mikan. A student that can move one's heart like you. Yeah, it's true, both of you has something in common but you …"

Am I going to say it?

"don't have any connections with her. Trust me." Her big round brown eyes looked straight at my purple eyes like it was looking for something.

She frowned "How am I going to Trust you! If you're lying,... Father." She whispered.

I felt something stab at me. Guilt overcomes me. I loosen my grip. She slowly removed her hand. On my surprise she bowed on me and ran. I just stared at her running figure as she slowly fades away. I wanted to follow her but I can't move my body. I opened my mouth and wanted to tell her...

'Trust me, I'm not lying' but no words came out.

Mikan's POV

I ran, I ran and I ran. I was not aware that I bump on someone or something. I didn't care if they looked at me and think I'm crazy. I ignored their questions. The only thing in my mind was to run away from this nightmare. I can't believe that I said those words to him. I can't believe I didn't trust him. All my life he's on my side but now - I wanted to shout – I can't understand my feelings.

I went out the building and ran in the Northern Forest. I wanted to go to Mr. Bear because he's the only one who can't talk and blurt out things but unfortunately he had a company. It was Tsubasa, Misaki and Kaname-senpai visiting Mr. Bear. They were so happy, it was painted on their glowing faces. I didn't want them to see me like this and ruined their happy moment so I ran away deeper in the forest.

"Hotaru!" I cried while running. I didn't want my friends especially Hotaru to worry again. She has so many problems and I didn't want to be added to her list. Am I a problem? Did I've been a hindrance to everyone? Am I a-

"Awwwww" I sprawled on a grassy place. I think I fell on something high. My back hurts a lot and my knees had a bruise. I sat up and looked at the unfamiliar surroundings. When I turned around my eyes winded. I saw a beautiful lake.

"Wow" the only word I can say. I stood up; the lake seemed like a black void, the sun bouncing off its surface.

A 'plopping' sound as a fish breaks the surface and ripples widening out. I came closer at the edge of the lake the pebbles under foot, crunch, a moorhen is disturbed and ran. I can smell, of water and 'ozone', warmth and living.

I sat down on the edge of the water and peer into its depths; I can only see Lake Weed and small insects at first. As I remain still, layers of water somehow become apparent, the open light layer with minnows darting about, the next darker layer, a large carp is sitting, watching me as I watch him.

The butterflies catched my attention, landing on a bulrush nearby; I lift my gaze for a moment to see them in their metallic blue finery. From the corner of your eye you could see a shape move in the water. I look back and realize there are loads of fish, I never noticed before, I saw their black shapes but did not recognize them as fish.

I suddenly heard a strange sound; I looked back and saw a black cat. He has a pure black pur. His ears pricked; held high and alert. At your first glance to the cat, you're going to think he's just an ordinary cat like others but when you looked at him closely; you're going to notice something. Usually black cats have amber eyes but him, he has a red frightening eyes.

"why?" I whispered. I was about to hold the cat but he ran away. I stared at the cat. He ran away just like me. I'm such a coward.

I faced back to the lake and sat on its grassy land and slowly laid back and closed my eyes as tears fell on it. I just wanted to forget all my worries and problems. I wanted to wake up from this nightmare. I wanted…

"I wanted you to be brave." A mother kneeled in front of something. I can't clearly saw it. "After a short time you won't see me. Then after another short time you will see me again, I want you to be brave."

Tears flowing from her beautiful face. "I tell you the truth. You will cry and be sad, but your sadness will change to happiness. When a woman gives birth to a baby, she has pain. But when her baby is born, she forgets the pain. She forgets because she is so happy that a child has been born into the world. It is the same with me. Be strong, Mi-"

Ring.. Ring.. Ring.. Ring..

I slowly opened my eyes and saw the sky was already dark. "Hoe" I immediately sat up and looked at my surrounding. Even though it was already night time, the lake was still look so beautiful.

Ring.. Ring.. Ring.. Ring..

I heard my phone, it was ringing. Oh, gag me. I slowly picked it up and clicked the answer button.

" Hello?" I started.

"MMMMIIIIIIIIIIIKKKKKKKKKKKAA AAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNN!" the person on line shouted.

"Where the heck are you? Do you know home many time we called you? Where are you? You made us to worry like crazies" I sighed. Sumire never change. She was so caring and over protecting to me. Even at first time I saw her, we're incompatible but we became great friends with Hotaru.

"Hey! Are spacing out? Are you okay?" I giggle. Her tone changed in a caring mood. I love it.

" Why are you laughing?" she's back again…

"Excuse me, I'm not laughing!" Excuse me, I only giggled.

"Then what do you call that?"

"Umm…" This conversation will last for hours if I'm going to butt in. Sumire was so good in this kind of conversation, I'll lose anyway.

"Anyway, why did you call?"

"Oh yeahh… I remember… WHERE ON EARTH ARE YOU? DON'T TELL ME YOU'RE ON OUTSIDE THE ACADEMY! HOTARU IS ALSO WORRIED AND WENT OUT HER ROOM JUST TO FIND YOU." Wow expected to Sumire. Now my ears were all red and sore.

"I'm here inside academy. In the Northern forest. I'm still alive, safe and sound so calm down." I looked up on the sky and saw many stars. Is my parents are one of those star?

"On the northern forest but we already search on the northern forest even the other forest. Don't you know that we search the whole academy. We even let the other teachers went outside the academy to find you because we can't locate you!" She exaggerated the last part.

"Then why didn't you use magic to locate me or ask Serina-sensei." I hissed. How come they could't locate me?

"Well we already asked for her help but she cannot reach you. Even other's can't sense you. Now, Narumi and others are panicking." I halted when I heard Narumi-sensei's name. Now, I remember why I'm here.

"Did Narumi or other teachers tell you something?"

"What? About what?" Thank God they didn't know.

"Hey! We can't still locate you in the forest. Serina sensei can't see it clearly. What part of the northern forest are you?" It was good that you couldn't locate me. It was peaceful and no one can bother me here…

"Anyway just come here now because the program has started! yet you're not finish to memorize your speech." …Or I guess. I stood up and started to run out the lake. I looked at my watch but its dark I can't saw it clearly.

" Hey Sumire, favor! I'm coming back, can you get my dress on my room." I asked her while running.

"Hello? What? Your chappy. I can't hear you! He-" Damn it! The line was cut. I only had one choice…

Run as fast as I can.

Okay! I already have plans but I still don't know where this story will come in end so please help me! And oh don't be shy to correct if I have a mistake or wrong spelling and grammars. And just tell me if you don't like my writting style(it is my first time to publish something! ;)), actually I am thinking of writing a normal pov but it is not sure yet. So please Read and Review. :)