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CHAPTER 2

Mikan took a last glance at the gakuen before she leave for the mission. And what mission could it be? And why would she be on a mission? Mikan took a cab and head for the city. She had to be back at the gakuen before anyone realizes she was gone. Persona told Mikan to infiltrate one of the biggest corporation in Japan and steal a document. It seems that the document is a key to unlock a secret but Mikan was not told about the secret.

The night was dark and foggy when she arrives. The city looks deserted which was unusual but she doesn't really care that much. All she needs to do is to complete her mission. Mikan was about to hack the security system but... there is no need for that. All the doors and windows were shattered. She went inside to check around. Gunshots marks were seen on the walls and ceiling.

"A massacre must have happened but who did this...?", thought Mikan.

She searched everywhere for the document but there was no sign of it anywhere. She had no choice but to find it next time. She's been out on mission for about 4 hours and people are sure to realize that she was gone. There was no cabs around this time of the night so she was forced to use one of her alice, teleportation. She didn't want to use it because it would drain most of her energy. Teleportation alice shouldn't be the type that drains the life out of the user but in Mikan's case, she had too many alice and that really burdens her.

By the time Mikan reached the gakuen, it was almost dawn. She hurried back into her room hoping that no one would notice her but things don't always go as you wish...

"Mikan, what are you doing here?", asked Sumire.

"I was just... doing some morning exercise".

"But it's just 4 in the morning. The sky's still dark".

"Erm... I woke up too early and couldn't fall back asleep. What are YOU doing here?"

"Oh, I was looking for my new pet hamster. Kokoroyomi accidentally let it slip pass my window and I've been looking for hours!"

"Oh, I see... I guess I better get back to my room now. See you later during breakfast".

"Mikan... are you alright? We might not be the best of friends... or rather we're always fighting but you seem troubled. Did something happen to you in the past four years you've been away?"

"I'm fine. Thanks for caring. We'll... chat later okay? I'm really tired now. See ya..."

"Ok... take care, Mikan".

Mikan felt guilty for having to lie to everyone that cares about her. She was tempted to tell everyone the truth but she can't... not with her mother's life on the line. Yuka is currently captured by that person. All Mikan can do is listen and does whatever this person says. Everyone thought that Mikan and her mother would live happily and safely outside the academy but they were wrong. Things aren't what they seem to be. There is no happy ending. At least not for alices like her and her mother.

Mikan decided to give Natsume a visit even though she did not remember him. She wanted to know who this person is and why can't she remembers him. She stepped into the hospital and entered Natsume's ward. She saw Ruka sitting on a chair by the corner of the room.

"Mikan... you're here. Have you finally remember Natsume?", asked Ruka.

"No, sorry. Not a clue".

"Then what are you doing here?"

"I wanted to know who is this person that I forgot. He must've been someone that I used to care about".

"He's not only someone you cared about. He's the one you love and loves you. He's now lying there on the bed because of you!"

"What? He's in that state because of me? But why? I don't remember... argh!", Mikan had a major headache and some images started to flow in but she can't make something out of the images. The images were too messy and too sudden.

"Mikan! Are you alright? Mikan!"

"I...I saw something... it was an image of a boy that was engulf by fire... lots and lots of fire...and he looked as if he was sending me away to safety but he couldn't come along..."

"Mikan... that boy is Natsume. He was the one that force you through the door to the outside world".

"But why couldn't he come along?"

"He needs to fight the enemies to ensure that you're out safely and by doing that, he himself have no chance to escape".

"Is that why he's in a coma state now?"

"Yes I guess... The doctor said that his alice had drained almost all of his life. It's lucky he's still alive despite the amount of alice he used on that day".

"He's been in coma for four years?"

"No. Two years after the fight, he woke up for a while. He was still slightly unconscious. The only thing he said was..."

"Was what?"

"Your name".

Without realizing, tears are rolling out of Mikan's eyes. Why did she feel that way? Was this boy really someone that she really loves? But why? Why is it so hard for her to remember? She digs deep into her memory to try and remember him but she keeps failing... Ruka too felt sad for Mikan. This girl crying in front of him finally reminds him of the girl he used to love as well. The girl that has emotions.

While Ruka was comforting Mikan, they heard something...

a voice...

calling for...

"Mikan..."

That's the end for the second chapter. I hope it's ok. The third chapter is on the way and I'll finish it as soon as possible. And I would really love some reviews! I don't mind critics either. The critics will help me improve my story. Thanks!