Pyrus: Well here we are again with my brain working a mile a minute so if anything is spelled wrong or if it doesn't fit with the manga or Anime I'm sorry a head of time.
Terra: Well readers were back and yet we still own nothing but the ideas. See bottom for pictures
Recap....
"Hello Yumi. My name's Mikan. Thank you for saving Natsume." Mikan greeted Yumi while the boys were being plagued by questions from the class.
"You're welcome. Mikan and its nice to finally met you. I feel like I already know you thanks to Ruka and Natsume. I truly hope we can be friends." Yumi said hugging Mikan.
Our Welcome Back Party!!
The girls spent the rest of the day between Ruka and Natsume that was until the door was thrown open and the special class came racing into the room lead by Tsubasa and Misaki. The two didn't skip a beat as they turned around to see a laughing, mask less, Mikan sitting next to Natsume.
"MIKAN!!!!!!!!" Tsubasa said as he ran toward her.
"Tsubasa-senpia! Misaki-senpia!" Mikan said jumping up onto the desktop and into the older boy's arms.
"Aww look everyone Shorty's back to normal!!!" Tsubasa cried as he swung the girl around and around.
The rest of the special class joined them in greeting their favorite nullification Alice girl, though their happy moments were taken away when Natsume came up behind them and took Mikan back to her seat, which was then surrounded by even more people. Though as they all talked and everyone was introduced to Yumi, Mikan noticed that someone was missing from the welcoming party.
"Tsubasa-senpia where's Tono-sensei??" Mikan asked.
"Well...." Tsubasa began though he was cut off as said Tono came in through the open window.
"Shorty did you miss me??" Tono asked joining the group.
"Hai." Mikan said noticing Natsume's arms tighten around her waist, which she responded by leaning into his shoulder.
"Where have you been??" Narumi asked now joining the growing group.
"Oh well I was just talking to the principles and they gave us permission to have a party tonight." Tono explained.
"YOU MEAN LIKE A WELCOME BACK PARTY???AHHHHH" all the girls screamed before jumping up and down.
"Yes now class dismissed go and get ready!!!" Narumi said hands over his ears.
"Mikan! Yumi come with us!!" Misaki and Permy said before pulling the girls out of their chairs and over the table.
Mikan and Yumi waved with their free hands at Ruka and Natsume before the pair disappeared out the door with the rest of the female population. Mikan and Yumi couldn't wait to see what their friends had planned, but unknown to them Natsume and Ruka were also being pulled to town by Tsubasa and Tono to get the boys ready, too.
"Misaki where are you taking us??" Yumi asked as she watched the shops fly by.
"Its a secret shop only for girls. My Auntie owns it." Misaki said with a smile.
It was then at the end of a dark alley that they saw a light pink shop that could have easily been mistaken for a castle for not only was it made of stone it also had four towers and a draw bridge, which was down at the moment. Mikan was amazed to see how welcoming it looked with all the gardens filled with flowers of all different colors and trees that had millions of wind chimes hanging from their many branches.
Once inside the group of girls from the Middle school, High school, and the Elementary school were all inside the maids shuffled them apart. The Elementary girls were taken to the west wing, while the Middle school girls were taken to the North wing and last the High school girls to the east wing.
The room Mikan, Yumi, Permy Hotaru, Anna, Nonoka, Yura, Wakako, and the rest of the middle school girls were ushered to was huge!! It could have easily fit 500 people and still have room to walk around. There was a walk in closet filled with dresses of all different colors. A entire wall of mirrors just like beauty parlor and it could seat 50 people.
"Welcome please sit." a group of maids said before showing them all to the waiting room next to the salon room.
"Mikan. Yumi." one girl said a clip board in her hands.
"Yes??" The two asked together.
"Please come with me." the girl said leading the two back into the salon and seating them at the far end in a secluded area.
"Now princesses lets begin." the rest of the maids said before literally attacking the two of them with brushes, curlers, and other hair and make-up things.
It seemed like hours to Mikan before the maids all backed off and helped her up from her chair and lead her into the walk in closet that was filled with jewelry, shoes, dresses, and more in every color of the rainbow. A maid with long blonde hair came up to her with a dark pink dress, which she then gave to Mikan to put on.
After Mikan had slid the garment up the same maid came into the dressing room to help Mikan with the back of the dress, which had to be laced up much like a corset. As she did Mikan looked at her reflection in the mirror.
The dark pink dress came to just above her knees. It had black lace at the bottom of the dress with a black ribbon in the center of the dress separating the top corset part from the billowy bottom. Mikan then saw small glittery Sakura blossoms all over the top of the dress. Before Mikan could get a good look at her hair the maid finished behind her and then grabbed a pair of dark pink 3 in heel shoes for Mikan to wear.
Mikan was then taken to the accessory area where she smiled at her self in the mirror, it was there that she saw that her hair. It was half down and half up and the half up part had been French braided so that it looked like a crown going around her head. When the two sides met in the back of her head the maids had tied it with a dark pink hair tie that had Sakura blossoms hanging off of it. The down part on the other hand had been curled so that her mid-shoulder length hair now sat nicely on her shoulders.
Mikan then turned to the many necklaces, chokers, bracelets, earrings, gloves, anklets, and many other things that were shiny. Mikan kept it simple with a black lace choker that had an oval in the center that was dark pink. Mikan then had dark pink Sakura blossom earrings that had bright pink stones in the center. Once Mikan was done she was lead back out to where the others were waiting.
"Mikan you look amazing!!" Nonoko said racing up to Mikan.
Mikan looked around seeing what her friends were wearing. Mikan saw Hotaru wearing a matching dress but Hotaru's was a dark purple with black lace she also had a matching choker around her neck and matching dark purple Sakura blossom earrings. Permy stood there wearing a dark green dress that had black lace and she to had a choker and Sakura blossom earrings that matched her dress. Nonoka's dress was light purple that had white lace and she to had a choker and Sakura blossom earrings that matched her dress. Anna wore a pale pink dress that had white lace and she too wore a chocker and Sakura blossom earrings that matched her dress. Yura wore an aquamarine dress that had white lace she too wore a choker and Sakura blossom earrings that matched her dress. Last Wakako a dark blue colored dress that had black lace and she too wore a choker and blossom earrings that matched her dress. (Okay that was really repetitive *sweat drops* sorry)
"Hey guys you all look great but where Yumi-chan? We're going to be late if we don't hurry." Mikan said glancing at the clock, which read 6:45.
"Here I am!!" Yumi called racing out of the closet.
Yumi was wearing a light blue dress that had white lace. Her hair had been done up the same as Mikan's, but she had a white tie in her hair. Yumi had white Sakura blossom earring and she had also chosen a choker that matcher her dress, though her center stone was in the shape of an oval.
"All right time to go." Permy called leading us outside into the last of the horse drawn carriages making sure Mikan and Yumi were sitting in the last one.
They were then taken to the convention center where the other had begun to gather. When the Middle school Class B finally arrived they saw that a red carpet had been rolled out. Once they were all standing in a row two by two they all saw Misaki and Tsubasa standing at the front door. Mikan and Yumi had to laugh for as Misaki ran toward them they all knew that she wasn't wearing her own mask.
The mask she wore was a slim black mask with black lenses that was surly made for a guy's face not a girl's. This made them look up to see Tsubasa wearing Misaki's red butterfly from mask smiling like a goof ball at Tono.
"Here. Here. We have to hurry you guys were almost late for the opening ceremonies." Misaki said as she rushed up the line handing them all butterfly masks that had ribbons hanging on the sides.
But when Misaki got to Mikan and Yumi she stopped and pulled out more detailed butterfly masks. (See photo's below for masks.) Mikan and Yumi just shrugged before putting the mask on and then Misaki was gone. She took her place at the front of the line Tsubasa taking her arm and leading her in.
Mikan could here the music pause before changing into a light verse of 'La La Land'. Mikan and Yumi put there heads down as they followed the others in, but when they came to the end of the red carpet their heads went up to see Natsume and Ruka standing before them of a small circular stage.
The two girls smiled, before stepping up to join the boys on the stage. It was then that Mikan notice that they were all wearing their Christmas party uniforms though they did wear masks. Natsume's was black just like Tsubasa's had been, while Ruka's was pure white.
"Thank you everyone for coming and being able to join us in welcoming our long lost heroes back. NOW LETS PARTY!!!!!!" came Permy's loud voice over the sound system.
It was then that the music began again this time playing a slow song. Natsume took Mikan's waist quickly before going into the school's classical dance. They were in time and after a little while Mikan began smiling as Natsume spun her around and around before lifting her up into the air. At the end of the song Natsume didn't let go of Mikan's hand though he was able to sneak her off the dance floor and up into their favorite tree.
Natsume allowed Mikan to go first up the branches standing as her spotter just in case she fell. Though he did keep himself from looking up her dress. Only after he was sure she was sitting safely on one of the middle branches did Natsume begin his climb up to join her. Natsume slide behind Mikan so that he sat between her and the tree's trunk.
He steadied her by wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her so her head lay against his chest. It was then that Mikan cuddled closer so that her head was right under Natsume's chin. They sat like that for what seemed like ages just enjoying the other's company, which they hadn't felt for years. Suddenly though Mikan spoke.
"Natsume..." she said so lowly that he almost missed it.
"Yes??" He questioned.
"How did you get your memories back??" Mikan asked her hands closing to grip his shirt.
"Well I must say it wasn't Ruka or any of the stories he had told me threw the first year. But I guess it was in the last half after Yumi had discovered her powers. Ruka had begun to teach her about her Alice and I guess it was about the time when she began getting so exited just like you we the first time you met Narumi. As the six months passed more memories of you and the rest of the class began flashing through my mind. It was then that I could put a face to the names Ruka said.
But the major one was when some guy in town hurt Yumi. It was seeing her on the ground against the wall that reminded me of you back when the three of us got captured. That was the first day that I regained my Alice along with all my memories. It then took another month for Ruka and I to get my powers under control and for Paul to allow Yumi to go. And then it took us the next 6 months to get back here."
"Wow. I missed you." Mikan said finally sitting back to look into his face.
"I know, and for the record even when I couldn't remember you. You still had my heart." Natsume said with a smirk before kissing her lightly on her lips.
Mikan melted at the irony. This had been where she had gotten her first true kiss and it was also the place Natsume had chosen to confess. Though it was a strange way of confessing she didn't mind at all cause it fit his personality so well. As the two pulled apart Mikan smiled her eyes still closed as she savored the moment.
"Mikan..." Natsume said softly, causing her to open her eyes to look at him.
"Hmm??" she asked looking into his deep red eyes.
"AHHHH!!!!!!! RUKA-PYON I FOUND THEM!!!!!!!!" came a voice from below them.
Both looked down to see Misaki standing below with the rest of the gang. Mikan giggled and then with Natsume's help she was able to jump down and join the group below. After she was safely on the ground Natsume swiftly jumped from their branch to the ground next to Mikan.
"Good now we can start the princess's dance!!" Misaki said pulled Mikan and the others toward the dance floor where the other girls were all gathered.
They all formed a circle and the boys formed a circle around them. Once they were ready the dj began the music. The girls all move to their left while the boys move to the right. When the music stopped Mikan was standing before Tsubasa causing her to smile. The older boy smiled back before offering her his hand, which she happily accepted.
As the two danced Mikan smiled and giggled as she and Tsubasa twirled back and forth in their area until the whistle blew. At that point Mikan returned to the center circle and Tsubasa to the outer circle. Again they danced around in their places and just like the last time when the music stopped there she stood facing Ruka. Ruka blushed lightly before asking for her hand, which again Mikan took with out question.
As they danced Mikan began to relax in Ruka's arms, but soon the smiling blonde boy's face was replaced with that of a masked dark haired boy who was just a few centimeters taller then Mikan. The boy's touch seemed to strike fear that ran from her arms deep into her core.
"Hello little Mikan." came the boys cold voice as he spun her around continuing the dance.
"Waa...Who??" Mikan tried to form her sentence, but was stopped when two warm arms wrapped around her waist and pulled her away from the cold evil embrace.
"Wow so it's true. You are alive after all these years." the other man said a deep edge in his voice that seemed to slice the atmosphere around them for all the couples in the room had stopped dancing and were currently watching the small group.
"GGRR What do you want, Kuonji?" Natsume asked in a low threatening voice.
"Oh dear fire bender I've only come to confirm that you truly were back nothing more. Good Night." Kuonji said before turning and leaving the hall.
Natsume and the others watched him leave through the large oak doors, which brought a rush of spring air in as he left. Some brave couple slammed the door after his departure instantly warming the room back up to its original care free and dreamy atmosphere.
"Come." Natsume said softly leading Mikan to the balcony doors after most of the couples had begun to dance once again.
Once they were safely outside Natsume walked Mikan onto the white ornate bench that sat before them near the banister that over looked the blooming gardens below. Natsume sat first and then he gently pulled Mikan onto his lap allowing her to wiggle around and get comfortable. They sat there in the cool spring night air breathing in the scent of each other and of the flowers below. While Mikan was leaning against Natsume's chest looking out at the garden below, Natsume quietly lad his head down on top of hers taking in the sweet tangerine smell of Mikan's hair.
"…Natsume….that tickles." Mikan giggled as Natsume sighed into her hair causing a curl to tickle her ear.
Natsume sat back and looked into her light brown eyes seeing his own red ones reflected back, but the reflected pair seemed to be smiling instead of being neutral. Mikan cuddled closer into Natsume's chest as the winds around them brought a cold chill down her back. Natsume catching the signal immediately wrapped his arms around her and used his naturally high body temperature to warm her up. Once she was warm Mikan turned her head to look at Natsume.
"What were you going to say earlier??" Mikan asked playing with a stray strand of hair that had fallen into her face.
"Ahh…." Natsume began but thought that it would be simpler just to show her.
Natsume lifted Mikan off his lap so that she sat next to him, laughing a little as she whined in protest. Natsume then reached into his back pocket and smiled at her as her whining stopped to see what he had for her.
"Here..." Natsume said simply now handing her a black velvet box he had pulled out.
Mikan looked at him questioningly as she slowly took the box. Mikan then began to slowly open the black box only to gasp in surprise as she saw what was inside. A golden dragon lay inside its wings stretched up into the top of a heart, while its body formed the bottom of the heart. With in the dragon's claws was a deep red Alice stone, that surly had been made by Natsume, in that shape of a heart.
"Natsume….but how…when???" Mikan said tear now running down her face in surprise.
"Well you see when I woke up from my coma I had that in my hand. Though Paul and Yumi at the time knew nothing of what it was, but I knew it was something special from someone that I cared about. It wasn't until Ruka came and found that around my neck did he explain what it was, and I guess it was then that I began making the dragon. Dragons are the protectors of lost and precious things, so I thought it fit me in multiple ways." Natsume explained now taking the dragons pendent from its case and bringing it up and down so that it lay perfectly across Mikan's neck after he took off her silly choker.
"Natsume that amazing." Mikan said jumping into his arms before kissing him to show her thanks.
And from that night on Natsume and Mikan were never too far apart, just like a dragon and its jewels, though Natsume only had one precious jewel that he cared for. The fire and the thief found each other and the day never lost its light ever again and Alice Gakuen was whole once again.
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