Chapter I- Preparations

You'll always be in my heart…You're my bliss…

-Sol

Mikan was prancing happily on her way to her meeting with the Special Ability Class. It was about the last changes for their interactive play with a twist. Oh this is great! Tomorrow will be the Sol-Luna Festival! I can't wait! She thought. September 21 I can't wait!

It was Mikan's first time to attend the said festival. It only occurs on March 21 and September 21. Two weeks ago, Mr. Narumi explained to them what the festival's about.

"It's because those are the times when night and day is equal in length. Sol represents the day and Luna represents night. It usually occurs on March 21 and September 21," explained Narumi-sensei. "The academy decided to have a festival at those times to enjoy it because it's very rare. It's more like a break."

"Oh! That's amazing!" Mikan exclaimed excitedly. "I didn't know that!"

Narumi-sensei laughed. "So here's the schedule. In the morning the Latent and Somatic types will hold their attractions. And in the evening it would be the Technical and Special Ability Types' turn. Well good luck everyone! You have a week to prepare. Another thing, don't miss the fireworks display!"

The thought again of the festival made her leap great excitement until she bumped into someone. She fell on the ground because of the sudden impact.

"Watch your prancing little girl," said the person in front of her. Mikan looked up and saw Natsume staring at her coldly.

"Natsume!" said Mikan as she stood up. "I'm sorry!"

"Whatever," said Natsume and continued walking. Mikan watched Natsume walked away.

Mikan you're going to be late for your meeting with the special ability! A little voice told her.

"Oh right! Silly me!" Mikan said and was laughing.

"Who are you talking to?" asked an emotionless voice. Mikan knew that voice. It was her best friend's.

"Oh Hotaru!"

Mikan disregarded the question and jumped to hug her best friend. Luckily for Hotaru she already took out her Baka Gun and fired it at Mikan mercilessly.

"Get away from me weirdo," she said in mono tone. Mikan's head was filled with tiny bumps.

"Hotaru, you're mean!" she pouted as she massaged the little bumps on her head.

"Get up, before you block someone's way," said Hotaru who was already 1 meter away from Mikan.

"Imai!" shouted a blonde hair boy. "What are these pictures!"

Hotaru didn't need to see who said that. She knew at once it was Ruka. "Mikan on second thought, just stay there," Hotaru ran away using her invention. Mikan didn't hear what Hotaru said because of the loud stomping. Mikan looked behind and realized that the stomping was made by a rhinoceros. Mikan's jaw dropped and was unable to move because of fear.

Imai's getting away again! Ruka thought angrily. He then noticed someone's blocking the way. Ruka recognized that it was Mikan. He made the rhinoceros stopped by whispering something in the animal's ear.

"Mikan I am sorry!" apologized Ruka. Ruka got off the back of the animal and gave Mikan a hand for her to stand up. "I am really sorry I didn't see you at once. Are you all right?"

"Yes I'm fine," she replied. Something caught her eye on Ruka's wrist, it was a watch. When he realized this, he blushed madly. Mikan didn't notice and was too intrigued by Ruka's watch. It was shaped like a bunny and was furry.

"Ruka-pyon your watch is cute!" exclaimed Mikan happily.

"err.." was all he can say. Should I shove her away to stop looking at my watch and holding my hand…Ruka thought. He was now red as a tomato. Mikan was too amazed by the watch that she didn't notice the time. She was ten minutes late!

"Oh my gosh! I'm late! Tsubasa-sempai will scold me again!" Mikan cried "To make the matter worse, the special ability class is far from here!"

"Oh….Mikan do you want me to take you there?" asked Ruka. Luckily the red shade had faded away.

"Sure!" Mikan said happily. "Ruka-pyon, you're very kind!"

"Should I ask Natsume?" asked Sumire to herself. Sumire was spending her time under a tree thinking of Natsume. "This is a perfect time to tell him what I really feel,"

"Sumire? Where are you?" called out someone. She guessed that it was from one of her group mates.

"Here!" she shouted back as she stood up. And she ran towards her group. This time for sure I am going to ask Natsume! I'll tell him in the Luna what I really feel!

The air in the academy was now filled with excitement. Everybody was very busy as well excited for the festival tomorrow. Banners were everywhere and flyers too for the attractions of each type. Everybody was looking forward to the Special Ability's attraction. It was because of their last attraction last School Festival. But most of all they were looking forward to the festival itself. Well except for someone.

What's so special about tomorrow anyway? Celebrating it is just a waste of time Natsume thought. He was reading his favorite manga under his favorite tree in the woods. It was peaceful there. No one to bother and annoy him. That's why he loved the place. But the silence was broken by a loud annoying voice from a girl.

"Tsubasa-sempai!" Mikan shouted as she waved her both hands. "Hayaku!"

"Do you think this is light?" retorted Tsubasa. He was carrying two big heavy books. They were going to use those in their play. "You're overexcited Mikan,"

"Yeah!" Mikan said enthusiastically as she stretched her arms.

Natsume watched the two from the tree. It's Andou again and his with that girl. Natsume felthis insides burned. He felt the urge to burn something. Someday, I'll burn him.

"Man it's getting hot in here!" said Tsubasa, perspiration all over his face.

"Sempai!" called out Mikan again. "HAYAKU!"

It was seven in the evening when the Somatic Class finished their preparation for their attraction. Everybody was tired and was itching to sleep. On by one they filed out the classroom, except for Ruka and Sumire. They were assigned if everything's ready for the festival.

"Everything all right there?" asked Ruka. He was holding a clipboard.

"Yup!" Sumire answered. Should I ask him where he is now?

"Let's go then," said Ruka. Sumire followed Ruka out of the classroom.

"Nee, Ruka," said Sumire softly as she closed the door behind.

"What is it?" asked Ruka. Don't tell me she's going to ask me out!

She breathed deeply and said, "Do-do you know where Natsume is?"

Ruka was surprised to Sumire. She rarely asked Natsume's whereabouts in this kind of manner. Ruka thought that this was kind of important. He knew this girl really like Natsume and Him. Anyways but she likes Natsume more. "I don't know"

"Oh I see," she said. Sumire look disappointed. "Thanks anyway!" and she ran off.

"Where could Natsume be?" asked herself again. She was walking slowly along the corridor to her dormitory. "Where could he be? And I promised myself I would ask him!" Sumire was too engrossed thinking about Natsume. Well she was cut off from her thoughts when she bumped into someone. (I like the bumping parts XD)

"Watch where you are going!" said Sumire hotly.

"I think I should be the one telling you that," said a cold voice. It was Natsume. Sumire gasped.

"Sumimasen, I was-"

"Next time, open your eyes" said Natsume and continued walking.

I should ask him now! It's now or never! She thought.

"Nee, Natsume-kun!" she said or rather yelled for she was so nervous.

"What is it?" he turned around. His eyes stared at her coldly.

"Wo-wo… Would you go with me to the festival tomorrow?" she finally blurted out. He'll say no! I am sure! Then she closed her eyes.

Natsume thought about this for a moment. Maybe this is a chance to tell it to her.

"All right, I'll come with you." He replied.

Sumire could not believe what she was hearing. She wanted Natsume to repeat that for dramatic effect but suddenly held back.

"Arigatou, Natsume-kun!" she said gleefully and bowed her head low, really low.

"Hn," said Natsume. "I suppose we can be together in Luna."

"Sure!" said Sumire happily.