A/N: This fanfic takes place after chapter 95 when Tsubasa disappears. All events prior to chapter 95 have already happened, but afterwards is my own version (although I have added in a few events as well).
DISCLAIMER: If I did own Gakuen Alice it wouldn't be as amazing as it is.
Prologue
Misaki runs desperately. I have to make it. Why can't I run faster, dammit! There is no place to hide from the ruthless murderer following her so closely from behind. But there is one place where Misaki will be protected by a strong force – a place where blue and purple bloom. I have to get there. For Tsubasa…
But that safe haven is far away. She hasn't even cleared the Elementary School Division yet. Whilst she is still in this building, her enemy is at an advantage.
Three armed guards are blocking the end of the east-wing corridor. The polished floor squeaks as Misaki turns on her heels and bolts towards west-wing. She creates a doppelganger and sends it noisily down another corridor to throw her enemy off her trail. In her haste she doesn't notice two guards quietly following behind.
As she rounds the corner, three more guards before her close in, clubs at the ready in their hands. Misaki quickly spins, coming face to face with the two burly guards cutting off her escape. Shit. Her heart drums a fast-paced rhythm as she wonders: How much longer until the end?
Acknowledging the fact that she cannot overpower the guards, Misaki dives into the only opening: a classroom. She is playing right into her enemy's hand. Misaki's sweaty fingers slip a few times as she locks the door. Now the area is secure for at least a little while. Unbeknown to her, there is another entrance to the classroom, hidden behind a plain-coloured store cupboard.
Rushing to the window and frantically pushing it open, Misaki peers down the three-storey height. The ground seems to be mocking her, daring her to break a leg or two. It's risky but I should be able to make it if I go down carefully and slowly. But just as she contemplates this, a creak is heard.
Her head shoots up and she whirls around, her back now to the window. She had not believed it could be possible, but her heart starts to thrum even faster. What was that?
A menacing chuckle travels across the room. It vibrates through Misaki. It chills her like an icy arctic blizzard. It is moments before the end now. Misaki knows this, and knows that her only chance is through the window. No time to go carefully. I'll just have to hope for the best. But her enemy has already anticipated this. Two guards, built like football players, roughly grab her, their fingers digging painfully into her skin like eagle claws. She cannot defeat them; they are too strong. She can do nothing. Misaki is trapped.
"Finally accepted your fate, Misaki?" The voice is as silky as satin, hinting at sinister pleasure.
Misaki spits in the direction of the voice. "Principal."
The man in a boy's body smiles at the girl, seemingly pleased with his capture. "You are a disgrace and a threat to the entire school. I do not want to do this, but it is the only choice for someone like you. I am only doing this in best interest for the Academy." Although the words are strung together with sincerity, their meaning is hollow and false.
"Oh please! Save your lies for people who actually believe them, you evil bastard!!" Misaki's yell echoes through the room, wiping the Elementary School Principal's smile off like a cloth.
"I wouldn't talk like that if I were you. You are walking a very thin line, Misaki." The Principal intends to frighten Misaki, but she has played this game many a time and stands unafraid. "Enter, Persona." At the mention of this name, Misaki knows her fate. She is going to die.
Her mind recoils at the thought, as if slapped. Misaki wants to run, to take back all her rebellious deeds in exchange for her life. No!! I'm not ready for this! I don't want to die!! And Persona will have no mecry; death will be agonizing. But her heart stands true. I have to keep strong, even now facing death. Misaki decides to show no fear nor struggle; her dignity remains.
"Any last words, Misaki? Not that anyone will hear you." chuckles the Principal, prolonging her death to increase the tension.
"You bastard. One day someone will get their revenge. You won't get away with this forever!" her voice does not waver and for that she is proud.
The Principal laughs at the threat, looking down at Misaki as if she were a mouse trying to fight an elephant. "You mean Tsubasa? He won't be avenging you, I'll have you know. No one will. No one will know of your 'heroic' deeds. You will be remembered as the dirt on my shoe, which coincidentally you are. You are on your own, Misaki."
Misaki refuses to believe this. All that she had done must have amounted to something. She refuses to die for nothing. But deep inside she knows what the Principal told the truth. After all, it happened once before. It happened to Yukihara-sensei, Mikan-chan's father.
Droplets of water well up in her eyes but Misaki does not cry. She does not show weakness. Instead she closes her eyes and conjures up an image of forget-me-nots. Misaki almost thinks that she can smell the familiar scent of the blue and purple blooms. It reminds her of one face; someone so precious. Goodbye, the world, goodbye. Tsubasa, I'm sorry... One day we will still keep our promise. Until that day, I'll wait for you in a field of forget-me-nots. So look for me there...
Misaki's eyes open slowly, still radiant with determination.
And Persona strides forward to kill her.
A/N: This prologue is similar to the prologues of Twilight - a bit from the end at the beginning. The next chapter will start from chapter 95 in the manga like I said. Thankyou for reading! Please review and give me constructive criticism as to how I can improve.
~Ayaka Midnight~
