Disclaimer:Gakuen Alice will never be mine.

Another minor revision for Chapter 1. I hope you like it! :D

Death09Angel

Chapter 1

The Contract

I keep on blinking my eyes after I woke up as I convince myself that it was just a dream. I have been staring at the ceiling for almost three minutes now, and the only thing I can hear are the sounds of my deep breathe followed by the beating of the machine near me proving that I'm still alive. This is my usual sight; I'm always in the hospital. Two years ago, my doctor had told me that the hole in my heart opens surprisingly fast and that I might be long gone after a year. I was totally depressed that day as I keep on praying that the time will stop. Well, it didn't but his predictions didn't happen either. And since I am extending my suppose to be one year stay; I came to a positive thinking that every time I have here in this world, whether it's outside or in our private hospital will always remain as a God's blessing.

'Hotaru.'My mind managed to remind itself as I tried to find my very own best friend that might be very worried by now. I keep on struggling on the tubes that are connected to me for I want to stand and personally say sorry for her. I have never been anything but a nuisance to Hotaru. I know that even without looking at her; even when she never complains.

My parents are always busy, especially now that the fashion month is coming—not that there's any difference when it isn't it, I think you get the point. They are usually in Paris for business trips leaving me all alone with no one to be with. Some parents, I know. But as weird as it can get, my best friend lives in our mansion. Actually, I was the one who insisted to let her stay; I am allowed to bring anyone in my home if that's what you call it. Our house is big enough to be a plaza anyway and that makes less space for the poor and more unused spaces for me. Now, if you're wondering why I only "adopted" Hotaru, well the answer is simple…we are in the same position, her parents are always missing in action too.

"Careful princess, that might shorten your time more." A voice stated making me stiffen my very own body. Barely laughing, he continued.

"I thought you really just want to lie down so I didn't make a sound." He reasoned.

"Who-o are you?" I asked lamely as I repeated the scene in my dreams. He walked nearer to me now as he freely touched my forehead making me flinch a little.

"Are you okay? I never thought that you will also suffer some memory loss just by waking up, my love." He said while emphasizing the word love while smirking.

"Nat—Nat..su..me." I almost whisper as I realize who I am talking to. I used all of my energy on straightening myself so that I can get a full view of him expecting an ugly beast to show up. Dismayed or not I don't know, the demon's face surprised me in a way that no one can ever imagine. This demon was ironically beautiful. He had surpassed any models that I could have saw. With his crimson eyes, pale skin and to die for body, this man is really the epitome of lust.

"Enjoying yourself princess?" he asked grinning feeling totally full of himself.

"N-no." I manage to lie while my face gave it away by blushing like a tomato.

"My, my, my, you're even cute when you're lying." He stated teasing as he licked his own lips like he had smelled my delicious soul even from afar. Goosebumps had hit me fast enough for me to vomit but I tried to ignore it focusing on the agenda in hand.

"The deal." I started with seriousness as I divert my attention to anything else other than him.

"Getting business mode already? Aww. You're no fun. Aren't you even curious of how much I can show you?" half interested, I tried to swallow and forget what he had said as I tried to be focus on what we were suppose to talk about.

" I am not." I successfully replied when he smirked again as I said it. God, can't he just let it go? Cocky bastard.

"Tell me about it. The deal." I demanded while crossing my arms showing him that I am not there to play. Focus, Mikan, Focus. Unfortunately, this is the only clear thought that I have as of the moment.

" I want to know what this is all about. Start with the conditions." I added waiting for him to comply as I straightened my back properly. Minutes had passed before he finally started to obey me. At last.

" Princess, it is pretty simple actually. I will grant you a wish; in exchange, you will give me your soul when it is your time already." He answered immediately.

"Then?" is asked waiting for any longer reply. That can't be the only explanation.

"Then, we will live happily ever after." The demon joked as his chuckles echoed in the room. I was about to retort when he started to correct himself.

"Wait. I am wrong. I live happily ever after and then you die and got eaten. By me, of course." He edited his words as if it's not a crucial topic for me.Great.

"Oookkkaaayyy?" was the best reply I had managed. What could you possibly reply in that anyway?

"So," I added somehow undecided of what am I going to say next. I then tried to look firm and sane even with the fact that I believe that there is a demon in front of me. God, please don't tell me that I am mentally retarded now.

"So…if I agree, you will just obey me and grant my very wish until I die?" I finally asked trying to make things clear even when I was given a very vague explanation over such life changing topic. To be honest, I don't even know what to think right now.

"Yes." He replied while smiling.

"It's just that easy?" I questioned as stupidity started to eat me, he laughed evilly at my question.

"Yes, it's just that easy."

"How could I be so sure that you're not tricking me then?" his eyes widen when I stated this, I guess I had surprised him for acting so smart. Recovering from shock, he then messed his hair before pulling a unique knife in his waist and slashed it to his right palm.

"We demon's secures our promises through blood. If we break it, we will die." He explained seriously.

" I, Natsume Hyugga, swore that I will perform my duty on what will ever Mikan Sakura asked me to do and to give." He swore as he walked near me again and slashes my right palm too.

" So, Mikan Sakura, what is your wish?" he asked me like he's some kind of genie and I am the one who rubbed his lamp. The only difference is my soul is at risk. I take a moment of silence while I tried to balance my choices. I know exactly what "Desire" was he talking about and I really want it badly, but would it be worth my soul? Yes, yes it is. I thought firmly as I decided what my answer is.

"So?" Natsume asked impatiently as I take a deep breath before swearing something that I might regret in the future.

" I, Mikan Sakura is wishing for…LOVE..in exchange for my soul" I finally said with conviction. Natsume, of course expecting what I am saying just smirked and slashed my right palm again closing the wounds that was being created by our promise. After mine, he did the same thing to his own right palm.

"By the way, that would also mean that I can't kill the one you will choose to fall in love with." He informed as I raised my right eye brow on him.

"Why?" I voiced.

"Because according to our code, a wish would only be valid granted if it can outlive the person who had asked for it; meaning, to make the wish worth your soul, it should guarantee the best result of whatever the client had asked in exchange."

"So, if I didn't really fall in love on the right person or if he died earlier before I did, you wouldn't be able to eat my soul?" He just nodded before rolling his eyes in reply.

"That's some kind of complicated code." I commented.

"I know. It's annoying." He agreed as he sighed in frustration.

"So, all good?" He added while I nodded slowly in response.

"Then, I hope to have a smooth business with you, my love." He said obviously satisfied on what had just happen before smirking.

" Be nice and obey your princess demon. You will be my match making partner from now on." I said smiling totally looking forward on what will happen in the future.

"As you wish, Hime."