"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
-William Shakespeare-
CHAPTER ONE: CHILHOOD FRIENDS: RAISED IN THE SAME NURSERY
The world is painted in pure white. The festive atmosphere of the town and the colors of the city lights made the town look like a painting. Eminent joy was seen on the faces of the by passers, teenagers with their lovers or friends meritoriously chatting with each other, families walking together after bonding. December was really a wonderful month.
"Miroku-sama, please be careful" a sweet high pitched voice of a little girl pleaded. Her eyes were like that of the sun, yellow and warm. She shivered as the passing winter breeze meets her petite body.
"Come here, Lemon" A calm soothing female voice invited. The little girl slowly neared the silver haired lady sitting in the center of ten people. Her heterochromatic eyes, a pair of blue-violet eyes, showed gentleness and authority. She wrapped her small arms on the petite body of the young girl. "Are you still cold?" Lemon shook her head. Her green haired was petted gently by Miroku.
"To not be able to adapt to temperature, as expected of the dim-witted Lemon!" An arrogant young voice teased. The moon lazily peeked from the night clouds giving light to his silky blue hair and mysterious silver eyes. Lemon peered to him and stuck her tongue irritating the young lad.
"Now, now, you shouldn't be that jealous Mint" two synchronizing voices exclaimed coming from a pair of twins. The twins snickered as they saw a hit a nerve on Mint's head.
"Chocola. Vanilla. Shut up" The pale-purple headed girl, resembling that of silver, rubbed her light blue eyes as Mint reproached them.
"Are you sleepy, Vanilla?" The older twin brother wrapped his arms around his sister and leaned himself on the wall behind him to support both him and his sister while slowly sitting down. He brushed his deep violet hair and clicked his tongue. His strict chocolate orbs probed the area as snow continues to fall down the place painting the whole place in white.
"Don't worry Chocola. It is almost time." Miroku comforted as she slowly stood up giving the still cold Lemon to the tallest hooded figure near her. Vanilla slowly opened her eyes and peered to the sky.
"Miroku-sama, they have arrived" Chocola stated. The hooded seven hooded figures slowly gathered at the center of the place. Mint, Lemon, Chocola and Vanilla slowly retreated to the four corners. Two men wearing black suits and black shades approached the group. A strange bright light blinded the men making them cover for their eyes. As the light died down, a brunette with the most gentle chocolate pools greeted them with the seven other figures disappearing.
"Sakura Mikan-sama. We are tasked to have you come to us to the Academy" One of the men informed. The girl innocently smiled and nodded. A pair of black and white cats slowly entered and purred.
"Chocola. Vanilla. Come here" she called as the cats jumped to her arms. She quietly followed the men and left. The seven hooded figures appeared again and stared at the direction she disappeared to.
"Since the lady is off, we should return now to the Academy" the tallest figure stated petting a small rare blue furred puppy while a green feathered swallow was leisurely hanging on his shoulders.
Nine hours later, seventy miles on the east the sun was shining and an extravagant boarding school prestigious to the country was getting ready for a brand new day. The pavements of a grand European style school were filled with students. In contrast to the calm peace felt by the students, a certain blond haired teacher excitedly twirled around the new student. He twirled continuously and happily entered the room.
"Hello everyone!" He exclaimed slamming the door hard. The timid transfer student slowly trailed behind him catching the attention of the whole class. "Now, everyone say hello to your new friend! Introduce yourself dearie~"
"Hello, I am Sakura Mikan. An honor to be an acquaintance to you all" She introduced bowing politely. The class was awed by her politeness and whistled. A flying boy neared him chuckling. His hair was pale brown and his eyes were very small that it appears closed.
"Mochu!" he signalled. In the same instant, she was lifted from the ground despite her objections. She remained calm and smiling though. Narumi clicked his tongue.
"Kitsu. Mochu. Stop these things" Narumi reprimanded but the said young lads was stubborn and continued bullying the newcomer. The class chuckled except a few who noticed the calmness in her demeanour.
"Hey! What is your Alice? Use it now!" A suggestion from a random girl in the class was voiced out. She remained still and observed the class making Narumi shook her head.
"Don't blame me if anything happens" The whole class started a noisy commotion about bullying the newcomer who was calm and was still putting up with it.
"Are you really an alice?" A girl questioned and used her Alice, restriction Alice, trying to harm Mikan jealous of how beautiful her skin is. Suddenly a heavy force started pulling down their body and the Alice in each of the room was nullified. The only one who was not affected by it is a boy sleeping with a manga on his face and a raven headed girl continuing to do some tinkering on her own desk. The flying boy, Kitsu, suddenly dropped from the air.
"That won't do. If I wound myself, I will really get scolded later on" Mikan said smiling. Her face was calm as she dusted her skirt. "Seems like playing time is over. I memorized most of the alices for future uses." She scanned the room and giggled. "Eight people, ne? Now then, Narumi-sensei may I have my seat?"
"Y-y-yes, of course" Narumi said struggling to speak. Mikan lightened up and patted Narumi releasing him from the heavy burden he was feeling. "Your seat is next to that sleeping boy. He is also your partner"
"Thank you, sensei" She slowly approached her seat. She calmly sat down and faced the board blankly. The students felt the pressure on their body increasing.
"Um. Mi-chan, would you please release the others?" Mikan gasped and scratched her head. She smiled and nodded cheerfully. Seconds later, the students were freed making them sighed. The students stared at her with fear as she stared blankly at the board making Narumi sweat.
"Well, everyone. I forgot to say that starting today we got two special stars in our class" Narumi clapped her hands happily. The raven headed woman along the sleeping boy stirred on their seats. The woman peeked on Mikan's direction earning her a small courtesy smile while the boy took his manga away from his face and turned to the transfer student's direction. Ruby meets Hazel. Recognizing each other, they both jumped out of the desk.
Mikan started to charge at the ruby eyed boy who dodged her attacks caught one of her fist and throw her on the ground but Mikan lands on the floor perfectly. The boy launched a punch which was barely dodged by Mikan who countered with a kick. Blocking the kick, they both took out daggers out of nowhere and started charging to each other. They ended up in a position ready to slit each other's throats. They both sighed and withdraw their weapons. The class who was watching tensely at the battle sighed comfortably. Mikan bowed politely.
"It has been a very long time. Natsume Hyuuga-san" The boy shrugged his shoulders and took his seat, he was followed by Mikan.
"Don't call me by my full name. Polka" Mikan blushed deep red and looked away. Natsume smirked leaving the whole class dumbfounded.
"Um. Mi-chan, do you know Natsume-kun?" Narumi inquired. Mikan nodded and started to explain but was interrupted by the raven headed woman who finished her inventions and placed it on the desk.
"They just happen to be someone raised on the same nursery as me. Nothing more, nothing less"
"In that case you call those as childhood friends, Imai Hotaru-sama" Mikan stated proudly as the lady named Hotaru sighed.
CHAPTER END