[A/N: NOT BETA READ. This is my 3rd fanfiction, the first was kinda rushed up so forgive me. The 2nd one was a poem but sadly, I only got one review. The title is Down the Stars That Fall. I suggest you add it to your reading list. Anyway, this story is about the one that got away. Wait was that a song? Never mind. I have wasted so much time so let's start!]

Disclaimer: I want to own Gakuen Alice. ^^V

Till the End of Time

Passengers, I'm happy to announce that we safely landed to our destination. Welcome to Tokyo, Japan. Time check it's 6:45 in the evening. Thank you for flying with Japan Air Express.

Finally, I'm soooooo back after five long years. Nothing feels better that this. I can't believe it. I thought America will serve as my place of expiration.

I'm Mikan Yukihira Sakura, 25 years old. I can say that my life is a very twisted one. Why? We;;, its complicated. I have a blood cancer and I have a few months to live.

"Mikan, stay here with Youichi, I will get our bags and I'll be back." My Mom said. I just nodded and held my son's right hand. Yep. Youichi is my son.

I'm lucky to have a very hospitable Mom like her. She really knew I deserve to be here. I remembered my past to this place, all the memories were a flashback until ..

"Mom. Why are you crying?"

"Oh, nothing."

Warm water flowed from my eyes. Before I knew it, Youichi wiped it for me. Awww how sweet.

You could say I'm somewhat of a lonely girl. As I have told you, I have a blood cancer, lymphoma to be exact. That was basically the reason why we went to America. Too bad there was no cure so I decided to wither my last span of my life here in my hometown.

"Let's go Mikan, Youichi." my Mom called. Her voice had always been calm and patient. It was a voice that was difficult to refuse.

A yellow car was already there for us so we entered with no hesitation. Mom gave the driver a piece of paper for the address.

"How are you Mikan? Feeling any pain?"

She'd been asking me the same question for the umpteenth time. I turn away from the window to look at Mom.

"Everything's fine Mom. You know how much I don't want you to worry about me."

She just smiled at me. Oh those smile. I looked like her, which was what they have said.

Mommy Yuka had dark brown hair, slightly wavy curls that descended down her shoulders. Her eyes were chestnut color, perfect shaped nose and red glossy lips. To sum it all up, she is more than precious.

The girl at her right side wasn't. Me? Let's just say I'm contented with my appearance. I might've been more graceful than the average, since I have been told that several times in my life. I have big brown eyes, a heart-shaped face with a small nose and kissable pink lips. I also have a brunette colored hair that fell past my shoulders. I used to wear pigtails but someone told me that I looked prettier this way. And yeah, I miss him so much. It was ..

"We are here." Mom announced as she gave the money to the driver. What was I'm saying a while ago? Never mind. It was almost nine pm. A cloud passes away from being in front of the moon, allowing the light to illuminate the walkway leading to our house. A shadowed figurecame towards us. It was my uncle. He is my father's younger brother. Alright, my father, Izumi Yukihara died when I was young if you ask.

"Welcome back Yuka, Mikan, and Youichi!" uncle greeted us with a smile as he helped us carry our baggage. I may say he hasn't changed a lot. My uncle knows everything that we have been through for the past five years. Actually, he doesn't live here. He has a mansion to live with. Let's just say he missed us a lot so he came all his way here to spend the night with us. Tomorrow, he will fly towards a country somewhere in Europe for business purposes.

Dining Room 10:00 PM

Everyone got their seats except Youichi. He was too exhausted so he decided to sleep.

"So Yuka, do you want to return to my Izumi's company?" Uncle asked as he took a sip of his scrumptious soup.

"I still don't have an idea. I have to keep an eye to Mikan and Youichi."

"Oh, I'm sorry." He muttered. Uncle turned his face to me. I knew that look."

"Everything will be fine uncle, it's alright. I just -"

I was stopped because he hugged me tight. Suddenly I felt him crying.

I hugged him back, trying to comfort him.

"O, poor Mikan." He released the hug.

"Uncle, I—" he stopped me again. He put his hands on my shoulders.

"I want you to be happy on your remaining days. Tell me what you want and I'll grant it to you my dear."

Oh no. I don't like crying sessions.

"Uncle I just want you to be happy. Let us live normal, as if I have no illness. I don't want you to cry me a river because that will make me feel lonely. Be happy for me uncle and don't worry. Smile uncle. Smile for me."

He patted my head.

"You are still the Mikan that I used to know."

"Alright let us resume eating. I don't want to cry but you guys started it." Mom said, teary eyed.

Come to think of it, Mom never returned to Yukihara corporations. She should work there, besides, keeping my father's legacy is the another way to express my Mom's love to Dad. And also, the reputation of our family.

"Hey Mom, you should come back to our corporation and be the C.E.O."

"As much as I want to but you know the reason why I can't honey."

"I'm fine Mom. Trust me, I really can handle myself and Youichi."

"But-"

"No buts Mom, Please, please do it for me."

Uncle saw how desperate I was talking to Mom. He put down his utensils and said,

"Yuka, just do it, for Mikan."

Sighing for defeat Mom said, "Alright, you both win."

We spent the rest of the night chatting about how great America is. The tourist spots, historical places, how great Americans were, etc. You know what they said, YOLO, you only live once. I never became depressed about how many days left for me because I only live once.

"I think I should go, it's about two hours before my flight. I wouldn't want to be left out, would I? Uncle Tono said as he prepared his luggage.

"Time flies so fast when you're enjoying it. I will miss you brother." Mom said.

"I will miss you too uncle. Take care!"

"Good bye! We'll definitely meet again soon."

"Uncle bid us his good bye. But as for me, I hope it will not be the last.

END OF CHAPTER 1

[a/n: so how was it? Thank you for those who have read this. How about dropping a review? Please? Here I'll guide you.

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