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Chapter 3

My Brave Knights

"Mikan! Why are you in a tree?" asked a familiar stern, but gentle voice. I glanced down and saw Hotaru looking at me with her emotionless face. Feeling a smile on my face, I remembered how I changed over these 3 years. I rarely talk to my friends and some say that I rarely smile too. I haven't really notice but I have been thinking a lot about lately. It was probably about 2 months ago that I began thinking. I got a letter from Luna, my cousin, and that's when things changed.

"Mikan?"

I jumped down from the branch and landed beside Hotaru. "I was just thinking about something."

"The letter from Luna?" asked Hotaru

Hotaru is the only one who knows about Luna and who she is. I want to tell them, but there's a rule that I can't tell outsiders unless it's permission from the boss herself. Hotaru is an exception of course, since she knows who she is. Answering to Hotaru's question, I nodded my head and walked right passed her.

"We should go. Class is starting." I said, as I walked passed her. Hotaru didn't say anything but followed. I think she knew I didn't want to say anything or discuss the issue about the letter. Hotaru and I walked to our next class: math. As I was walking to the room, I can feel the intense atmosphere building up. I didn't mind at all, because I was use to this atmosphere all ready; I rather them be mad at me than sad.

"Mikan." said Hotaru, who had a displeased look on her face. I understood what she was trying to say, but I can't disobey Luna's words. It would be a disgrace to me and Luna. I slightly shook my head and paced on forward to my seat that was by Ruka-pyon. It's strange how I can think of his nickname I gave him, but can't say it out loud anymore. Ruka-pyon, or Ruka, try to talk to me everyday, but others stop him from doing it.

"Mikan?" asked Ruka, as I sat beside him. Ruka, who looks mature, but still gentle Ruka, had on a worried look that struck me like lighting. It hurts me to see him like this but its for the best, right?

"I heard you were leaving Gakuen Alice. Is that so?" asked Ruka

"Yes. I am leaving." I answered

Standing up furiously, Ruka shouted, "But why? Did something happen?"

About to speak but rudely interrupted by Sumire or I use to call her, Permy. "Who cares if she's gone or not. I certainly won't! I think it's best if she leaves! She don't belong at this school from the first day she got here!"

Ruka turned to Permy and shouted, again, "How can you say such a thing! Mikan has been friendly to us even though we did treat her like crap. But she didn't stop from being nice to us or stop talking to us! If your not worried then I am. I bet Hotaru is too!"

Couldn't stand the argument no more, I got up and walked out the room. I blanked out everyone who wanted to stop me or talked to me and that include Hotaru. I couldn't care less about class, because I was leaving and there's nothing I can do to stop it either. Going back to the tree I was in, I climbed it but went a little higher from the last time I was there. I only had about today left until I leave tomorrow. Suddenly, I started to sob softly so no one can hear me. I really don't want anyone to see me right now, but that didn't last long. I saw Youich,i in his 16 year version, looking up at the tree. I stopped sobbing and made eye contact with Youichi, who had on a worry look. A look that even I have never seen and my guess is that he is looking for me. So, I jumped down from the tree and made my way to Youichi.

"Mikan. Are you really leaving?" asked Youichi, surprising me with a deep voice

"Yeah. I am." I responded, trying to keep a steady smile

Suddenly, Youichi hugged me and hid his face in my neck. I called his name, but he squeezed me even tighter. Giving up, I wrapped my arms around him and he jumped slightly by my touch. Then he transformed to a child and I held on to him like a baby. He's 6 years old and he still acts like a 3 year old. I walked over to the tree and sat there with Youichi in my arms. I can Youichi wanted to cry but it seem he wants to be strong and not let me see his displeased look.

"Hey Mikan. Why are you leaving?" asked Youichi, still in my chest. I know I couldn't lie to Youichi and he was only 6 years old. I let out a sigh and explained my reasoning.

"My cousin, who owns a company called White Destiny and a school called Crescent Academy. Anyways, she sent me a letter and it says I have to come back to the company. And now that I'm eligible, I can do some work. Oh the age is 13 years and older to do work. I was suppose to leave last year, but I got another year to stay here. Now, that my year is up, I have to go back. Also tomorrow is the day I leave here. So, let's go somewhere okay?"

Youichi nodded his head and pressed his head deeper into my chest. Then soon he was fast asleep; like a little 3 year old. However, I went to sleep also. Suddenly, we woke up with a start when the lunch bell rang. Youichi was still sleepy so I carried him to the cafeteria where Hotaru was waiting on me. As always she didn't asked why or where I was at, or what I was doing. But I'm glad she didn't ask me though. After we got our lunch, we exited the cafeteria and went outside to eat. With Youichi in my arms, Hotaru had to hold my lunch, that me and Youichi is going to eat together. I wasn't really hungry so, I was thinking I can share my lunch with Youichi. Once we got outside, Youichi woke up and started to eat with us, but he remained in my lap.

"Oh, Mikan! I was looking for you!" shouted another familiar voice, but sounded a little older. I looked back and saw Tono-sempai or Tono-sensai. It's been a year since he became a assistant teacher with Noda-sensai and two years since he graduated. And behind him was Aoi-chan, who didn't change either. Well she is braver than she was three years ago; and she have longer black hair. When they approach me, they both shouted, together...

"Mikan-chan! Are you really leaving!" But Tono-sensai, said, "Are you really leaving me behind!" Trying to keep my cool, but failed to; I felt a small smile coming from my face. Also a little laugh too. It surprised me and apparently everyone else too! Tono-sensai came over and patted my head. I gazed at him and he just smiled at me. Suddenly, a sound of a heliocopter was making it's way to the our school. However, it wasn't going to helicopter spot, but behind the school, where we were. Everyone cleared the area and inside or by the school. When the helicopter turned to land on the ground, I saw the White Destiny symbol;white wings holding a gold moon. But what I didn't know who were coming out of the helicopter! I pivot to my right and looked at Hotaru, and she nodded her head; understanding what's happening. I look behind her and I saw Permy, Ruka, Natsume, and Narumi-sensai. Natsume looked the same and mature like Ruka, and Narumi-sensai, well looked the same, except he have longer blonde hair. It seems they were heading this way and I suspect to see what's happening. Feeling a tap on my shoulder, I look back and saw Hotaru pointing to the helicopter; it was finally opening. Permy and the others arrived at the scene and just in time too! Hearing the door slide open, I saw two familiar faces.

"Mikan. Isn't that..." asked Hotaru, but before she can even asked, I nodded my head. Hotaru signed and murmur, "They sure can find you Mikan." I gave her a chuckle as my response and got a lot of stares when I did.

"Mika-chan!" I heard from the helicopter and recognized it immediately. I turned around and saw Sai-nii running towards me: long black hair with red streaks, and red blood eyes that seems gentle, but can pierce right through you. Sai-nii is wearing a white long sleeve shirt, that has two buttons that are unbutton, black pants, and black boots. For accessories, he wore a belt choker, rings on each ring finger, and a silver necklace. Sai-nii is about 19 years old and has finish college with my cousin, Luna; who finished when she was around 15 years old.

"Sai-nii. Its been a long..." before I can finish my sentence, Sai-nii pulled me into his chest and started to twirl. I finally got him to stop twirling because if he didn't, I think I would've threw up my lunch. However, he wouldn't let me go and I'm not complaining; I haven't felt his warm arms since I was little.

"Sai-nii, we didn't come here to play!" shouted a fierce but familiar voice. I looked at the helicopter and saw Neji: short silver hair, the same bloody red eyes that Sai-nii has, but these eyes has no gentle at all. Neji is wearing a black long sleeve shirt and also have his two buttons unbutton, but from both sides, black pants, and black boots; he wasn't wearing any accessories but a loose red tie. Neji is one year older than me and I knew since I was little! Neji is mean, but time to time, he cheers me up when I'm depressed. And miss his cruel but gentle ways.

"Sai-nii! How long are you going to hold on to Mikan!" shouted Neji, moving forward to us. He looked furious and when he's furious, there's nothing that can stop him to calm him down...except for one thing. I gentle pushed Sai-nii aside and ran towards Neji, who looked confused. I jumped halfway and landed into his arms. Neji tried to push me off of him, but I wasn't going to let him go anytime soon.

"Neji." I whispered to his ears and he stood frozen, "I miss you."

Feeling a warm embraced, I heard Neji say, "I miss you too, Mikan."

"Mika-chan! I miss you too, you know!" screamed Sai-nii, while hugging Neji and me. Neji pushed Sai-nii and me off of him and started to scream random things. Basically, he went on a rampage.

"Oh, yes. Hotaru-chan! I can't for get you!" shouted Sai-nii, running towards Hotaru and to my surprised she didn't pull out any of her machines, and took the hug. But I can tell she was enjoying it. She likes Sai-nii, but she just doesn't want to say it or show it. However, she pushed him off of her and walked towards me.

"Hey, Sai-nii. Neji. Why are both of you here?" I asked

"Luna told us to stay with you today and leave with you tomorrow." respond Neji

Without turning my head, I moved gazed to Neji and asked, "Why did she do that? I thought I was suppose to come tomorrow?"

"It seems that she has found something regarding this school. The people who are looking for you has found where you are and they are coming for you tomorrow. So..."

"So, we are going to stay and help you tomorrow. And when the coast is clear, we shall head out tomorrow. And hopely soon." interrupted Neji

I sighed and placed both of my hands on my hips. "And just when I'm about to leave."

"Mikan. About your skills..." asked Sai-nii

"Yeah. Let's go into the woods, so no one can disturb us. Hotaru, you coming?"

Hotaru, nodded her head, and we took off towards the woods. But was stop by some confused people.

"! I don't understand what's going on!" asked Narumi-sensai

I turned my attention to Narumi-sensai and smiled, a true smile. "It's nothing that sensai should be worrying about."

"Okay. Then who are those people you are with?" asked Tono-sensai

"My childhood friends. Sorry, but I cannot answer anymore questions."

"Then can you promise me that you'll be safe?" asked Aoi-chan

I gave Aoi-chan one of my best smiles, and answered, "I promise that I'll be safe. Besides, I got these two to back me up." I pointed to Neji and Sai-nii, and they all smile, except for Natsume. "Let's go gang. Ah, Neji. Can you carry me to the forest?" I asked, as we were all walking towards the forest. And I didn't give Neji enough time to answer, because I jumped on his back when I asked the question. He tried to force me off, but I stood my post and hanged on tight to his neck. I glanced back to see if the Narumi-sensai and the others were still there and they were, but looked confuse, worried, and unsatisfied. I felt guilty for not telling them more about it but it was rules to not to tell. However, Neji and Sai-nii did get me into this mess and told too much for them to hear! But I can't blame them; I guess they wanted them to know just a little and maybe, just maybe, let them know why I was leaving. Feeling flustered, I buried my face in Neji's shirt, and got a complaint, but I whispered, "Thank you Neji. Sai-nii."

"No problem, Mikan." said Neji

"Anything for you, Mika-chan." said Sai-nii

I smiled in Neji's shirt and whispered, "My brave knights."

THE LUNAR SHOW!~

HELLO and welcome all! Just to be safe, this is LOVE SONG WITH THE SHUGO CHARA'S! But , I'm adding the Gakuen Alice characters too! So, in my story, Mikan and Amu are cousins! But who is after Mikan and will she be able to stop them from doing any damage to the school? WELL, you mus find out when the next chapter come out! AND speaking of chapters, you will probably won't hear for a while , because I HAVE TO ATTEND SCHOOL THIS WEDNESDAY! AND I HAVE WORK TO DO! So please wait for few days and maybe go check out my new story, "Dark Memories". IT'S FOR YOU NARUTO AND SASUKE FANS! But I don't know if I should Yaoi or not! I got 3 votes for yes and two for no and 1 one for I don't care just hurry with the story(something like that). So please help me if you can! THANKS FOR READING IT! UNTIL NEXT TIME!

-Hime/Eryanna~