DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN GAKUEN ALICE... ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO HIGUCHI TACHIBANA
CHAPTER 2:
CHAPTER II
I've always thought that life would be easy, but there is always a time when we reach a point in our lives wherein we realize the reality of how life is. It's hard; everything you do is accompanied by a result. One mistake you make can change everything, Life is not like a video game, and it does not have a restart button. Just like the arcade, you could purchase a card and load it with lots of cash, but when you run out of cash, there is nothing you can do but watch the other gamers. The hardest thing in life is when you know you can do better but cannot do anything about it since you have already wasted your chances. The best things in life come to those who are willing to wait.
Natsume's P.O.V
She hasn't been hanging around lately. This is supposed to be a good thing for me right? Why am I pissed at it? Oh! There she is! What the heck is she doing with that shadow-freak?
"Tsubasa-sempai!" Mikan greeted her sempai and gave him a hug.
"Mikan-chan!, you should help us prepare for this event you know?"
"Hai!" Mikan giggled.
Why is she acting bubbly and cute? Wait, What? Did I just say 'cute'? What the hell is wrong with me? Oh well, might as well spend some time alone.
I could still remember the first time I met her. It's been 5 years but the memory is still clear. I tried to escape that wretched place that day. I blew up the wall using my fire Alice and planned to run, but fate wasn't so cooperative that time, that stupid gay teacher, Narumi just happened to be outside the gate and had been anticipating, apparently Serina-sensei saw me on her crystal ball and informed Narumi-sensei.
She was about to get kidnapped when Narumi-sensei happened to notice them and used his Pheromone alice. That was also the day I 'accidentally' got hold of her skirt.
Back to Reality:
She glanced at me for like, a second? I swear she did, or was I just imagining things? Why does this little girl give me so much trouble?
Mikan's P.O.V.
I found the note lying on my bedside table when I woke up earlier that morning. I was unable to get a good night's sleep due to last night's events. The teachers just broke the news to me last night about changing club classes. I haven't had the time to spend with my friends lately.
"You've been awfully quiet these past few days" They told me.
Well what do you expect? Being chosen as one of the dangerous ability types couldn't possibly get you hyped up, although being one of the DA types does have it's own benefits; like being promoted to a higher star rank and getting away with just about anything. Since the day I've been admitted to this school I was classified as one of the Special Ability Types; it's been five years since that incident happened, and in the span of five long years a lot has changed. First things first, I yanked the note from the bedside table groggily and squinted my eyes to read the letter; it was written in black bold letters. Hey, Polkadots we need to talk. –NH. Natsume Hyuuga, my assigned partner, he didn't need to say where we needed to meet. It was always there, the Sakura tree, his favorite spot and napping area. I did my daily morning routine and headed towards the classroom. I checked my watch and cursed at the bloody numbers.
"I'm late! Jin-Jin will totally hang me alive!" I broke into a run, I didn't have a choice. I had to be on time, Math isn't one of my greatest subjects, I don't suck at it, I just don't like that evil teacher, Jinno; He's always mean to me and gives me detention; I only hade 60 seconds left so I had to speed things up a bit. As I turned to the next corner I spotted someone blocking my way, there's nothing I could do; with the speed I'm currently at, I can't possibly halt myself immediately without crashing on to that person. I had no choice, my reflexes acted towards the stimuli immediately. I side stepped and turned towards the other direction to avoid crashing face to face. I probably blew my cover but I couldn't care less; hoping that the person didn't see my face I dashed towards the direction of my classroom. I looked at my clock; time is slowly closing in on me. 10 seconds to go. I'm almost there.
I barged in the class and screamed "SAFE!" I sighed in relief when I saw the usual morning chaos the class was in. I made my way towards my seat and settled down.
"Ohayo Mikan-chan!" Anna Umenomiya greeted me. She's one of my close friends here in school; she has long pink wavy hair and has the cooking alice, though it's not very functional sometimes, she'd cook the weirdest looking dishes but she has a very kind personality and is very sweet.
"Good Morning to you too Anna-chan" I greeted her back and smiled at her genuinely.
"You're early today Mikan-chan" Anna's best friend and also one of my close friends approached us; her name is Nonoko Osagawara she has the same hairstyle as Anna but her hair color is blue, they look like twins when their together which is kinda creepy sometimes when they talk simultaneously. I smiled at her sheepishly in return; they waved at me and told me they'd also be heading back to their own seats. I looked at the front part of the class and saw my best friend, Hotaru Imai; she has short jet black hair and has a stoic personality most of the time but she's really fun to be with. I used to hug her every morning but stopped eventually after years of getting hit by the baka gun, which, by the way, hurts big time. My best friend is an inventor and she is infamous especially among business tycoons and companies related to technology. I heard the oak doors open and could hear the squeals of delight from my female classmates. I didn't need to look to identify the persons liable of the chaos. Natsume Hyuuga and Ruka Nogi, the coolest and hottest boys in class, well, you couldn't deny them their looks but I absolutely refuse to squeal and act like 'fan-girl' moment in front of them 'cause I'm totally not that type. Natsume has been my seatmate for five long years since he's my assigned partner. Natsume Hyuuga, special star, dangerous ability type like me, has jet black hair and crimson eyes, fire caster and is also called 'Black Cat'; not to mention, arrogant and perverted. Ruka Nogi on the other hand is Natsume's best friend, but their personalities are totally different. Ruka is sweet and loves animals since his Alice is Animal Pheromone; he is kind and has blonde hair and cerulean eyes, the total prince-charming package. I sometimes wonder how they became the best of friends since they have opposite personalities. I greeted Ruka with a warm smile and told him
"Ohayo Ruka-pyon!"
"O-Ohay-o Sakura-san" He looked sick since his face was beet red, I touched his forehead and could feel his skin heat up.
"Kami-sama, Ruka-pyon your face is all red and your skin is so warm, you must be sick! Would you like me to take you to the clinic?" I asked him kindly, I was really worried 'because he really looked ill, but he shook his hands in front of my face and whipped his head from side to side saying "No-no, you don't need to take me to the clinic, I'm fine" he told me with a sheepish grin on his face. I was still worried about his conditione so I formed a mini-plan in my head to get him to go to the clinic.
"Oi, Polkadots" My plan was abruptly stopped because of the annoying jerk who called.
"I have a name, you know?" I whipped my head towards his direction and glared at him, but he smirked in return which made me glare at him even harder.
"You wouldn't have answered if it wasn't you" His smirk grew wider and it infuriated me even more than I already was.
"Why, you…" I was about to rant about how big of a jerk and an insolent fool he was, completely forgetting about my 'little' walk-out scene last week, when I was suddenly halted from my moment because of the evil math teacher, Jinno, strutting his way to the class with his ever-present frog that looks just like him. Given the current circumstances, I would like to think that things have not changed, yet. I would like to continue cursing math from time to time. Before the announcements are made and everything changes, I want to pretend as if nothing has changed.
"Ahem" The class abruptly stopped what they were doing and sat down, waiting for Jinno-sensei to speak and start discussing.
"We will be holding a ball next week, in honor of a very special guest." Whispers of excitement could be heard from the class. Chatters about the upcoming event were becoming too loud for Jinno-sensei so he snapped his stick and kept the students quiet. He proceeded with his discussion and class was still as boring as ever with a boring math teacher.
So… My brother set up a ball huh… sigh… I have a week left. Let's make it worth-while.
Arigatou minna-san for reading my story … So uh, what do you guys think?… it's been a very long time, I know, but I hope you still continue reading my story.. I will Update more often now, I swear. I've been busy for the past few… months? Years?.. gomen.. Anywayssss.. I've got lots of free time since it's summertime so uh… review review review… more inspiration.. I need lots of 'em :"Arigatou! Minnaaaaa!