CHAPTER 1: Sakura Mikan


A loud explosion was heard away from where the two shadow figures were standing.

They watched how the whole buliding was engulfed in the sea of fire.

"They are suspecting already," said by taller figure in shadow.

"That's why we needed to burn the whole building." Answered by the smaller figure.

"To get rid of the evidence."

"Yes. Suspicions wouldn't arise if we'll get rid with all the documents they have. It's more difficult for them to pinpoint the main reason why we burned one of their headquarters."

"But you can't hide it forever. They will fnd out the truth sooner or later."

"I know."

"We can't hide her forever. You better make the decision now. To prevent things from getting worse."

"I just don't want to let her go.. my daughter.. to them."

"It's not like you have a choice. She'll experience more pain if the organizzation gets her first, and you too."

"But Shiki.."

"Yuka, it's more safe for her in the academy. The whole school is there to protect her. Believe in Mikan, she can take care of herself."

The smaller figure, a woman named Azumi Yuka, sighed heavily. Knowing that she'll part to her daughter even if it is just temporary.

"Hey Shiki, do you think Mikan will agree?"

The taller figure revealed a man with light gold hair.

"Yes, no. But if you'll tell her the reason why you need to do that, I'm sure she'll understand."

"You really think she won't get angry at me?"

"You'll never know unless you try Yuka. Let's go already. Mikan is waiting for us at home."

They disappeared in the shadow headed for a cottage in a small village in the country side.


There's a huge commotion in the classroom. Students are gathered in a circle saying their goodbyes and extending their greetings for the student seated in the middle. Everyone was surprised and amazed when they heard the news. It's visible in their eyes – envy and excitement for their neighbor who turned out to be one of the treasured assets of the government. Soon he'll be leaving their small village and will transfer to a prestigious school in the city – Alice Academy.

The noise abruptly stoped when they heard someone banged the door open. All eyes turned to the person who enter.

"Tsukushima-san! I've been looking for you everwhere!" complained by the girl who just entered.

Sakura Mikan, a petite 15 year-old girl with a light brown hair and hazel eyes. Everybody likes her. Boys admire her and girls envy her. Who wouldn't when she has that slender frame , alluring eyes, pouty lips, and pinkish cheeks. All of her teachers likes her, a straight A student and her former school's consistent sports gold medalist. Despite her popularity and achievements, she's very friendly to everyone. She's never a snob. Another reason why she has tons of fanboys inside and outsideof their school. What they love most about her is her smile. Her smile that brightens their day, her smile that she gives to everyone.

"Sorry Sakura-san. You see I can't leave the room." Answered by the young man as he tried to walk towards Mikan.

"It seems that there are more fangirls who gathered here for you." she lifted one perfect shaped brow amused with what she saw.

"Almost everyone from the school came to congratulate me when they heard the news." he grimaced as he remember how everyone crowded him when he arrived to the school.

Mikan mouthed an 'Ohh' understanding what the boy said.

"Hhmm..." as she tilted her head thinking of a solution.

After a few minutes.. "Uhmm.. Excuse me.." Mikan started, she was trying to catch their attention. Which she successfully did. Everyone turn their heads to her direction. "You see, the headmaster asked me to find Tsukushima-san to escort him to his office because they need to talk to him about his transfer.." she use her sweet voice despite the annoyance for all the squels she'd been hearing from the fans.

"..but it seems that I can't?" she look so sad and very troubled in the situation.

Understanding what she just said, the crowd who was just surrounding the young boy made a way for him to pass through.

"Thank you everyone!" then she flashed her trademark smile making all the girls sigh with envy.

"You're really an angel." The young boy said grateful for what she just did.

Mikan answer it with a small smile.

Along with Tsukishima-san, they left the room to go to the headmaster's office.


Unknown to everyone, there were two people hiding in the branches who just witnessed what happened.

"Ne, what do you think Misaki-sensei?" asked by the blond with violet eyes.

"His alice is very powerful. Considering that it is almost the same as yours but he lacks of course, the proper training to master the control of his alice." the brown haired teacher beside him responded.

"I wasn't referring to Tsukushima Ryo. I was referring to the girl who left with him."

"The girl with him?"

"Yes. You know, she gave me an impression that she has a pheromone alice too. See how the fangirls move away when she asked them?"

"Stupid Narumi. The girls admire her. Their eyes show envy and admiration not love. It didn't become heart-shaped like to your victims."

"He-he that's why I said she just gave me an impression."

Misaki-sensie is familiar in the look in Narumi's eyes. He knows that his stupid friend is thinking of some ridiculous idea again.

"What are you exactly thinking Narumi?"

"Tsukushima-kun's alice is in full blast now right? That's why the academy was able to trace him. Hhmm.. I'm wondering why that girl is not a least bit affected by it."

Misaki-sensei thought about what Narumi said, and yes his stupid friend has a point. They received reports about some girls in this village who kept chasing one of the residents claiming that he is their dream guy who happen to be some actors, models, singers and even fictional characters. The "stalkers" multiplied each day making the parents worried with their child's security. The higher-ups consider the possibility of this ruckus a work of someone with alice so they decided to let some agents check on it. Their deductions were correct. Tsukushima Ryo is definitely an alice – Alice of Illusion Transformation. His alice became stronger as he grow up and right now it is in it's peak. The main reason why they will meet him at the headmaster's office is to put a limiting device to him until they arrive at the academy before he receive his proper alice training.

"Yet that girl.. she can even walk straight beside him unlike those love-struck fangirls. Unless of course.."

"Unless of course she has that alice." Narumi finished the sentenced running in Misaki-sensei's mind.

"You think she's an alice too?" he asked.

Not bothering to answer Misaki-sensei's last question, Narumi just grinned at his friend before jumping down the branch. Misaki-sensei followed. The two teacher proceeded to the headmaster's office while Narumi was humming a song.

"We came here instructed to pick up one student but it seems that we'll return with two."

He seems very pleased with the turnouts of the event.

END OF CHAPTER 1