Hi guys! Been a long time huh? The person who got the answer right was Nix, it had to do something with the festival. In fact Natsume won't be able to know her secret until, his mother goes out for a "business trip". See the quots? hehe let's see if YA get what I mean.
Chapter 3: Test subject
Mikan's POV
Oh no... Hotaru has been suspicious with me all day long... I knew she was gonna find out. But I didn't know this early! Que sigh. As expected from a former Imai, why did she have to be born in a smart family?! I should have made Youchi do the job instead of me... I'm so getting that death boy!
So here I am in my room getting ready for the festival... Weearing a short kimono that reaches my mid thigh, the kimono had sakura petals all over them and one Camilla flower on the bodice, just a tiny one of course.
I had my traditional wood slippers, and a dagger hidden in my kimono. I really hope that I wouldn't give out anymore hints. I seriously hope so.
Hotaru's POV
I know who it is. I can't believe she didn't tell me! That moronic girl... can't even think of how she's giving it away. Being serious when saying the hint? How stupid can that idiot get?
I sighed, I looked at my broken shoulders. It's a good thing Subaru is a docter, or else my shoulders would have been broken completely. As for my leg, it doesn't have any much use either. I unfortunately had to ask for help from our neighbor Wakoko.
She had help me put on my long traditional kimono, that had little crabs as patterns.
I heard a knock from outside my bedroom door.
"Come in" I mentioned.
I hear the door open and saw a shadow leaning over me,
"You look disgusting as usual" the shadow said
"Speak for yourself, incompetent fool" I spoke, looking at my brother.
"Always saying the opposite, don't you DEAR sister," Subaru snorted stoically
"Am I? You logically unemotional pratty prick" I retorted
"Insignificant, greedy brat" He responded, "Lets go before you waste my precious time" he said turning away, heading out of my room.
I turned to face Wakako, "What are you standing there for like a statue? Go help my brother!"
She just looked at me with a smirk on her face, "Some day Hotaru, you Will eventually grow up to be a beautiful fine woman some day, and your parents will regret dispensing both of you. You and Subaru are both geniuses and top notch straight forward people, who will be in the spotlight with everybody watching from the sidelines," (A/N: that came outta nowhere... nice random wisdom Wakako)
"Just go Wakoko. I had enough about this silly unnecessary conversation about being disowned from Imai companies. I have everything I need in this apartment alone," I snapped, then I realized what exactly I just said. Before I can even answer, Wakoko, our servant/neighbor smirk grew into a smile.
"Some day.. some day... you will understand the meaning of shining bright while other underdogs stand beside you. You have always been underestimated my lady. Why not show them?" Wakako turned and left th room to help my brother put on his kimono. I sighed heavily. This will be a tricky day.
If you were confused of who was Wakako, she was a servant working for the Imai companies for many years. She had grew fond of me and my brother. I was only 6 and brother was only 14 when me and my brother got disbanded from Imai companies. I am not telling you that story yet. But after my brother found a job, we got this ratty old apartment and lived there. Wakako followed us, though we asked her not to. She was stubborn and we decided to let her follow us. So... here we are now.
Mikan's POV
As I walked downstairs, I saw my parents tapping there foot to the ground and air.
"Umm... Am I in trouble? Cause the last time i remembered, you were giving me permission to go to the Sakura Petal festivial, Which i have been waiting seen forever!" I mentioned
"Yeah... no... didn't you remeber that you were gonna visit Kurou?" my mom asked.
"I totally forgot! How forgetful of me! Well.. can't she wait next weekend?" I hopefully asked.
My mom gave me "you-will-visit-her-whether-you-like-it-or-not" glare.
i sighed, "i got ready for nothing?"
I looked at her with utter disappointment, and she nodded.
"Your cruel"
"it's not fault you stayed late up at night and sneaked out of the house" my mother countered.
"Fine mom... I'll go visit her"
TIME SKIP: When Mikan's parents dropped her of at t Kurou's house.
"Aunt Kurou!" I exclaimed.. Hugging the women in her mid 30s. She had flawless skin that mixed well with her beautiful crimson eyes. She was dressed in a red chiffon dress, with a two inch stilettos, complimenting her eyes.
"My my.. you grew since i last time saw you" Aunt Kurou acknowledge. Then sh leaned in closer to me "How's the Sakura Petal campaign going on? None has uncovered you yet?"
"Nobody was able to trace me" I mentioned, "Also did you finish the silent revolver I've been asking for?"
"Yup, good as new... try to be careful once in awhile Mikan. You can leave gun lying around so people can find you. After all we did make Sakura Petal come to life"
"Sorry about that" I rubbed the back of my head, showing embarrassment.
"Didn't i tell you never to show emotion in front of your superior" a familiar voice said behind me.
"Oh hush Persona. She is one of your most promising student after all. Give at least some credit. Plus she was the only one to meet your expectations." Kurou Iragashi pointed out.
"That is very true. But she still needs know what the difference between a clean kill and rigid kill," Persona lectured coldly, he turned to me, "I saw the bodies you have killed and it was not a clean kill as excepted"
"Oh don't lecture her now, she's been doing the work not you," Kurou reported, "All you do is sit in front of the TV, watch the reports on Mikan's kills and mumble how its not done right! You try killing hundreds on criminals all in three hours after dark. Let's see how you like it,"
"But of course" Persona said, leaving the room bitter faced. (A/N: Persona just got told!)
I giggle at the sight of my scary combat teacher getting lecture by aunty.
She turned to me serious faced, "Mikan I know I support you on money for Sakura Petal. But i need to do tests as put it, But you need to accept before i tell you the circumstances"
"You know I always want to help! You own Iragashi industries and pay me supplies! Of course i would do anything" I said
She made a sad smile, "Alright follow me"
She turned her heel towards a hallway, and stopped at a nearby door. She opened the door and the door led to a basement. As I followed swiftly down the stairs. I saw things that scientists use on expirments. There was a person down there with a white lab coat.
"Oh hello . Is that my test subject?" the guy in the white coat said.
"Yes but be careful with her. If I hear so much as a heart stop, I'll fire you an make your living pure torture" Aunty threatened.
The scientist gulped and nodded and wave to me to come over to sit on the table. I went over and sat on the table.
"Now I will explain the test-" the man stopped and relized he forgot something, "I'll be right back,"
I nodded, as he wen out of the room, I did a quick search and found something interesting.
"Alice stones.. What's that?"
