Hi, peoples! My first Gakuen Alice Fanfic! This basically takes place before Luna, but after Natsume and Ruka kiss Mikan. I do not own Gakuen Alice!

I stood in front of my new school. Alice Academy was huge and stretched way beyond my line of sight. The limo drove away and the guard opened the gates for me. I took a deep breath and took my first step into the school that I was to live in until I graduated. I knew of the school from my mom, before she past away. I was to let no one know the full power of my Alice, no matter what I do.

Mikan's POV

It was class as usual. Hotaru sitting a couple rows in front of me and I was sitting next to Natsume. Sheeesh, the least he could do is acknowledge me. When I said hello to him, all he did was look up from his manga book, then look back down. Ruka, who was sitting on the other side of Natsume, laughed awkwardly and tried to calm me to no avail. I'm still fuming about it. Suddenly, the door opened and Narumi-sensei came in, smiling as usual. Fukutan raced to him from the corner he was hiding in and once again started to beg Narumi to never leave him in the classroom again. Poor Fukutan. Suddenly, I noticed there was a girl standing next to Narumi-sensei. She had her hair down a little past her shoulders and two thin braids framing her face. Her eyes were light blue. She didn't seem nervous, but she didn't have a welcoming air around her either. Narumi-sensei got the crying Fukutan off him and turned to the class.

"Hello, everyone! We have a new student. Her name is Arimoto Ivumei. Please make her feel welcome!" He scanned the room and looked directly at me.

"Mikan, could you be Ivumei's partner?" I nodded vigorously. I couldn't wait to get to know her.

"Well, then it's settled! Ivumei, could you sit in the seat in front of Mikan please?" She nodded and walked to the seat silently. I immediately greeted her.

"Hi! I'm Sakura Mikan! Welcome to Class B!" I said. She smiled.

"Nice to meet you, Mikan-chan," she said. She has a pretty low voice and I complimented her about it. She smiled even more.

"You are quite cheerful and vibrant, Mikan-chan,"

"Oh, just call me Mikan. We are going to be great friends!" Just then, Natsume had to butt in.

"Oyy, can you to shut up?" he said, not even looking up. Gah, he is so rude!

"I'm sorry, I don't know your name," Ivumei said, suddenly turning solemn again.

"It's none of your business. Look, can you and Polka dots be quiet? I'm trying to read," Natsume said, finally looking up. I started to shout at him, but Ivumei stopped me.

"Don't waste your time on him. I know the type," She turned around and that was the last I heard of her for the rest of the class.

Natsume POV

Who the heck did the new girl think she is? She's all upperclassy and stuff. Plus, she and Mikan are so loud. When I told them to shut up, she got this weird look on her face and told Mikan to ignore me. I was tempted to toast her, but then she just turned away. What's the fun in lighting someone's hair on fire when they don't even care? It's more fun torturing Mikan.

Mikan's POV

After math class (Jinno-sensei hates me so much), it was time for Abilities class. I poked Ivumei on the shoulder.

"What class do you have? I have Special Ability," I said, trying to cheer her up.

"I have the same. What class is that monster in?" she said, pointing a finger to Natsume.

"He's in Dangerous Ability. His Alice is fire. The boy next to him, Ruka-pyon" she looked confused when I say 'pyon' "has animal pheromone Alice. I have Nullification Alice!" Ivumei smiled a little at my enthusiasm.

"Where is the Special Ability classroom?" she asked

"It's a little far. Follow me!" I said, smiling.

I lead her to the classroom. Opening the door, I had a whole wad of streamers thrown at me. The room was decorated like when I was new. There was cake and balloons and party hats everywhere.

"Welcome, new member!" Tsubasa-senpai and Misaki-senpai shouted. The other Special Abilities shouted also. Ivumei looked taken aback at first, but then smiled wide. I looked towards the senpais gratefully for making my friend smile happily.

"This is Tsubasa-senpai and Misaki-senpai!" I announced. They waved.

"Hello!" Tsubasa-senpai said, "I have Shadow Alice." He stepped on Misaki's shadow and made her do jumping jacks. Misaki did not look happy. When he stopped, she was giving him the evil glare. Then, she turned to Ivumei and her face became normal again.

"I have Doppelganger Alice," Misaki-senpai said, winking. Suddenly there was four of her. The four Misakis started to beat up Tsubasa. Both me and Ivumei looked away, wincing.

"What's your Alice?" Tsubasa-senpai asked, now sporting a black eye. The din became quieter because everyone wanted to hear. Ivumei stiffened. Her eyes glinted again and when she finally spoke, she did it in a forced voice.

"I'd prefer to keep it a secret," she said quietly.