Continuation…
As Mikan and Koko was talking, they didn't realized that there are three persons outside the room, eavesdropping at them. You wanna know who they are? Its none other than the Ice Queen, the Animal Lover, and the Flame Caster. How did they end up eavesdropping? Here's why…
FLASHBACK...
The bell rang, so Hotaru, Ruka, and Natsume decided to go out of the room to calm themselves. The tension that happened a while a go was so thick that you can cut it with a knife. They just kept silent, but they knew that they are thinking the same: MIKAN and Koko. They just could not accept the reason that Koko gave them, and they had this feeling that maybe Koko knows something they don't and he was hiding it from them.
"Nogi, I feel Koko knows something." Hotaru broke the silence.
"You think so too?" Ruka responded.
"Hn, that Koko. If I ever find out that he is hiding something, I swear he will not witness another sunrise". Natsume, very, very pissed off.
"So where is he? We might be able to corner him now." Ruka looked around but seen no signs of Koko. Then realization hit them-KOKO WAS LEFT IN THE ROOM WITH MIKAN!
So the three of them ran back to their room. When they got nearer, they slowed down their pace so that they will not notice their presence. They looked for a nice spot, and the eavesdropping began...
END OF FLASHBACK
"Mikan.." Hotaru was about to cry. Her bestfriend is in pain because of her. She is sacrificing her happiness for them. She hates herself, because her bestfriend seems to get in trouble because of her. She is the reason why Mikan came here in the Academy. And now, she is one of the reasons why Mikan has to suffer.
"That Persona...He is blackmailing Mikan so that she will follow his him!" Ruka was trying hard to keep his voice low, but anger was evident in his voice. He couldn't believe it. Mikan was actually taking missions so that she can protect her friends. Deep inside him, he is still head-over-heels in love with Mikan, so he couldn't help but get mad at himself."I was supposed to give her happiness, but I am just causing her pain! Ruka, what kind of person are you!" He cursed himself.
"That bastard.." Natsume grumbled, cursing under his breath. "I'll kill him.." Natsume wonders why Persona is not giving him missions lately. He thought that he might have found a new pet, which is actually relieving. He pities the new victim of that freak teacher, but he never thought that the new prey would be Mikan. HIS MIKAN.
"Let's go. Mikan seems to be going out of the room now. If she finds out that we are listening, she might get mad." Hotaru suggested.
They followed Hotaru's suggestion. They hid the room beside their room so that Mikan won't see them. Mikan got out, followed by Koko. They heard the two saying words like "don't worry" and "I'll be here for you". They got intrigued by it, but they just thought that Koko is just comforting Mikan, which added to the anger of the three. They are the one who is supposed to comfort Mikan in times like this, not that mind-reader! When Mikan was out of sight, the three eavesdroppers got out of their hiding place.
"What are we now going to do?" Ruka asked.
"Let's just leave the situation as it is...for now. But when it gets out of hand, we'll butt in." Natsume decided.
"Yeah, I think that is the most sensible thing to do, as of now. So, from now, we will keep watch on her. You get it?" Hotaru compromised.
"Yosh! And let's not mention anything to her. Knowing her, she will just get worried even more." Ruka instantly agreed. There is no way he will leave his sight out of Mikan.
And so, the three departed ways. The inventor went to her lab, looking and making things that will help out her plan. The animal lover went to his room to make strategies to protect his beloved Mikan, and the flame caster went to his Sakura Tree, hoping to find peace of mind because his brain was totally wrecked by the swift movements of happenings.
HOTARU'S POV
I went to my lab, and the instant the door shut, I quickly browsed over the list of my inventions to see what gadgets will help me in my mission. Mikan is always sacrificing herself for me, this time, it will be me who will do the sacrificing. Hotaru browsed and browsed, and occasionally finds some good gadgets. She browsed a little bit more, until she found it. "This is it. Perfect!"
END OF HOTARU'S POV
NATSUME'S POV
Natsume climbed the Sakura tree and rested in one of its branches. Closing his eyes, he thinks about a certain tangerine. Why? Why do it have to be her? That idiot, always jumps into decisions without even thinking! Always making people worry about her! She's really an idiot! But she has her reasons. Damn Persona, always finds happiness in the grief of others! Of all people, why did he chose Mikan? Is it because of her Nullification Alice? But I swear, I'll protect MY MIKAN from the claws of that hellish teacher, no matter what it takes!
END OF NATSUME'S POV
RUKA'S POV
As Ruka stepped inside his room, he quickly noticed the plushie that Mikan gave him last month. He couldn't help but cry about the situation Mikan is in right now. So, taking a pen and a paper, hi scribbled some ideas that came to his mind that might help Mikan. He occasionally crumples the paper and throw it in the trashbin, making mistakes here and there, and made some frustrated facial expression. But few minutes later, she triumphantly wave a piece of paper. "Yosh! Its done!"
END OF RUKA'S POV
As the three are thinking about their ways on how to protect Mikan, a certain mind-reader was also taking a toll on his own thoughts. Lately, after she knew Mikan's situation, he couldn't help but feel worried about her. He thought it was just normal, considering she is his friend after all. But sometimes, he has this feeling that he would never let go of Mikan. Its like a feeling of a possessive person. He was busy contemplating when something terrifying caught his eye.
"B-b-b-BLOOD?" Koko was shocked to see a pool of blood right before him, and it seems like the blood is trailing int some direction. He nervously followed the track when he froze.
"MIKAN!"
Hey, its my 2nd chapter. Please leave a comment. Flames are welcome. Constructive criticism is appreciated. Just go easy on me.. =)
