Hunted Chapter 3: Research
Hotaru's Lab (Normal POV)
"What the hell?! Mikan doesn't exist!"
Ruka's eyes bugged out and Natsume raised his eyebrows. They were thinking how it was possible that Mikan didn't exist.
"What do you mean she doesn't exist? That's not possible." Natsume remarked.
"I have checked every state, country, and islands for the name Mikan. Even if I don't have her last name, I can still track her by using her picture. I searched the whole globe, but there is no one that matches or even a clue." Hotaru said with a stoic expression, but there was a hint of surprise and panic in her voice.
"Um… maybe if you hack in the school's computer system, then there might be something about her…" Ruka said in a low voice.
"Mmm…. Good idea, Bunny boy. Maybe you are useful for other things than money making." Hotaru voiced.
Hotaru turned back around in her swivel chair and typed away again, leaving Ruka sweat dropping. Natsume stood from his chair and said, "Imai, I'm leaving this to you. Tell me if you find something. Let's go, Ruka."
Hotaru just raised her hand, indicating that she heard. "Try to get Mikan to talk. Ask her what her last name is, it's going to help."
"Hn."
"W-wait, Natsume!" Ruka stood up following after Natsume. He turned to Hotaru and said, "Oh, Ah, Thanks for the help Imai-san. See you."
Cafeteria (Mikan's POV)
I walked towards the cafeteria doors and opened it. When I took a step, everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to stare at me. I though, "What are they staring at me for? Humans are weird."
I walked towards the special star's table. A robot came up to me and said, "Mikan-san, what would you like to order?"
I replied in a low voice so that no one could hear me except for the robot. "A large raw steak with a side dish of potatoes and a large glass of orange soda."
The robot rolled away for 10 seconds and came back with my order. It placed it on the table and cycled away. Some people turned away and started to gossip about me. "Hey, is that the new girl? Is she a special star? So the rumors were true, she is a beauty. Look, she's sitting at the special star table." were some of the gossips. Did they really think I couldn't hear them? They're so full of themselves.
Then I heard footsteps walk towards me. I rolled my eyes up as I continued to eat. "Oh great. It's the people from my class. What the hell do they want now?" The boys that walked up to me were quite nervous. There was a blondie with glass, a sand colored hair, and a baldy. Behind them were girls. A pink hair, blue hair, and green hair. Wait. Green hair? That's the girl that tried to attack me. "What does she want?"
"Um…" Seaweed girl stepped towards me, "I would like to apologies, for attacking you." I didn't buy the apology so I read her mind. "Ugh, I wouldn't have attacked her if I knew she was that strong. But, she might seem nice if I get to know her." I accepted the apology, but I didn't tell her that and continued to eat.
I don't want to get to know these humans. If they find out what I really am, they're going to hate me or even kill me just like the others.
She frowned. Then, the pink and blue haired girls stepped up. "Hi. I'm Anna Umenomiya," Anna started, "and I'm Nonoko Ogasawara." Nonoko said. They said together, "We were wondering if we could be friends?" I kept silent and drank my orange soda. Then screaming girls were heard.
I turned my heard only to see Natsume heading my way.
Natsume's POV
"There's the new girl. And my gang is talking to her. Hope she lighten up a bit."
I walked towards her table and sat across from her. She stared at me with her beautiful chocolate brown eyes, but they show sadness, anger, and hatred. After a few seconds, she turned back to her blood raw steak. When she opened her mouth, I saw her teeth. Her teeth were perfectly white and straight, however only her four of her front teeth were normal and the rest were sharp and pointy. "Wow."
Even my group saw it and their eyes got big. Nobody has their teeth that sharp or that many. Know I really want to know who she really is. "Hey, what's your last name?"
Thud. Thud.
I think those were my fan girls. Are they that shocked to hear me be interested in a girl's last name or even in a girl?
She just continues to ignore me. Now, she's just irritating me. I slam my hands on the table, "Hey, are you even listening to me?" I shouted. She looked up and glared at me before saying, "It's none of your business."
Mikan walked out of the cafeteria, as some of the fan girls glare at her. "I can't believe her! Did she just say that to Hyuuga-sama? Let's get her after school," said one of the girls. "Yeah!" the others chorused.
"Damn fan girls."
After school (Mikan's POV)
Ding Dong
Once the bell rang, everyone dashed out of class. The only ones still left are Hyuuga, Bunny boy, and me. As soon as I got my stuff together, I rushed out. I couldn't stand being in the same room as them. They are filthy and stink of human.
No, that's not true and you know that.
What the hell? Who are you?
I'm you conscious. Don't you lie about them being filthy. You know it's not true.
Oh, yeah? Then what are they? Little Saints?
No, but you know what I mean. They aren't the same, like Aya.
But they are still humans. Humans hate us.
No, not all of them.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
Argh. Fine, believe what you want, but give them a chance. (Yawn) I'm going back to sleep.
Finally.
I walked down the corridors, but I was stopped by Natsume's fan girls. Oh, great. The joy. They look angry for some reason. Oh well, that's their problem. I don't give a damn.
"You're Mikan, right?" said their leader. Judging by their uniform, it mostly contained middle and high school students. I didn't reply.
"It seems so you are. Listen, you can't have Natsume-sama. So why don't you back off. Some as plain and ugly as yourself can't be a match to a god like figure like him," did I hear right? God like figure? Psh, I've seen better than that. "So why don't you stay away from him, kay?" She said, with a big attitude.
I retorted, "Why don't you listen, sweetheart? First, you think I look ugly? Honey, have you seen yourself in the mirror this morning. Your face looks like it got hit by trash and dog shit." Ha, you should see the look on her face. "Second, I don't want to be anywhere near him. Third, he comes to me and not the other way around." Well it seems like she was about to pounce on me, but I didn't care. I know I can beat her.
"Argh, that is it! Girls, get her." Ugly said.
All the girls ran towards me. They kicked, punched, and whatever they could do. Of course, I dodged all of the attacks. They were too easy. After I knocked them all down, one of them said, "We won't forget this, Mikan. One day, we will get you." before she passed out.
Psshh. Yeah, right. One day.
When I passed by the music room, I saw a grand piano. It brought back so many memories. So, I walked in and sat at the piano and started to play with droplets of tears running down my face.
Natsume's POV
I opened my eyes only to see that class ended. Damn, why didn't Ruka wake me up? I looked outside and saw that it was dark. It must be about 5:30 pm. I got up and walked out and down the hall with my manga under my arm. When I passed by the music room, I heard a beautiful piano piece playing. It was sad and painful, yet beautifully and elegantly played. (Look at my profile for the song.)
I peaked through the little crack at the door and to my surprise, I saw Mikan playing the piano. And… is she crying?
I was thinking of all sorts of reasons to why she was crying. As I was thinking, I remembered the voice recorder that Imai gave me. She said record anything that happens, if it's about Mikan. So, I took the recorder out and recorded the piece. Since I was leaning to inward on the door, the door made a creak noise as she was about to end. Her head shot my way and her body stood up. Her eyes were filled with rage when she shouted, "What are you doing here?!"
"Cat's out of the bag now." I thought.
I stepped out from behind the door, looked her straight in the eye, and said, "So, why were you crying?" Oh my god. How insensitive can I be!
She said, "I was not crying,"
"Yes, you were."
"No, I wasn't."
"Yes." Hey, she's warming up to me.
"No."
"No."
"Yes… no! Argh, fine I was. Happy?" Then she did the unexpected. She jumped out the window next to the piano.
My eyes were wide in shock, but then it returned to normal and I smiled. She was talking more than usual and to me. I am a happy man… wait. Me? Smile and a happy man?! Something must be wrong with me. Anyway, I need to show this to Imai and the others. Oh and tomorrow is Saturday. Anna and the girls might ask her to go to Central Town. Mmm… maybe I might tag along? … Seriously, what is wrong with me?!
Saturday (Mikan's POV)
It was a bright Saturday morning when I woke up at 9:15 am. I missed my brothers and my family. But my family is gone. It's just my and my brothers. I wonder how they are.
Knock, Knock
I got up from the bed and opened the door. It was none other than Hyuuga and his gang. Anna and Nonoko jumped right at me and said, "Good morning, Mikan. We're going to Central Town today and we're thinking if you wanted to come with us. You wanna come?"
I wanted to say maybe and give them a chance when I remembered what Shiki say to me. Damn it, the study group is coming today. "No." I said and slammed the door in their faces.
Normal POV
The door slammed shut. Everyone sighed. "Well I guess we can try again tomorrow." Said Sumire. Everyone left to go to Central Town.
Somewhere (Mikan's POV)
When I arrived at the Middle school Principal's office, they blind folded me and took me somewhere. When we arrived, they took the blind fold off. I looked around the room. The room was all white and had some medical utensils and chains.
The researchers chained me to the wall and tried to strip me, but I would always bite them if they tried. Hours have passed when the researchers gave up and said that they would try again tomorrow. They only got some of the body structure from the outside of my clothing.
They released me. That was when my stomach growled and I knew it was dinnertime already. So instead of going to the dining hall, I went to the northern woods. I caught two bunnies and a fox in my wolf form so nobody would recognize me.
Mikan's POV
The same things happened for weeks. On the weekdays, I would occasionally say yes to Hyuuga and group if they asked me to Central Town or to eat with them. I started to warm up to them. By the time the fourth week came, I had my trust in them. I was still cold and mean to everyone else, except for them. They are what you call my friends; especially Hyuuga, or should I say Natsume. He told me he didn't like to be called Hyuuga.
They grew on me after a couple of weeks. Maybe my conscious was right. I should have given them a chance from the beginning. I became happy and smiled more. That was how our days were spent. However, as some people say, this was just the calm before the storm; a big, thunder storm.
So, how was it? Sorry, if it was bad caz I just didn't want to write how they became close to each other so just use your imagination. Please review (and favorite) me on how I did and if you have any ideas. I could use the help. Thanks! :)