Chapter 3: Alice Academy after Sakura Mikan
"THERE HE IS! IT'S NATSUME-KUUUUUN!"
"RUKA-KUN IS HERE TOO!"
"NATSUME-KUN WILL YOU DANCE WITH US AT THE ALICE FESTIVAL BALL?"
He ignores the ruckus and is void of emotion as he enters the high school classroom B and walks straight to the back where his solemn best friend, blonde haired Ruka sits.
Shouda Sumire rolled her eyes and flipped her long curly hair. She was once the president and founder of the Natsume-Ruka fans club. Now she can't stand to hear the fan girls screaming their lungs out whenever they see Natsume or Ruka. Sumire once was infatuated with Natsume and Ruka but after what happened 3 years ago, she disbanded the club in memory of Sakura Mikan who stole both boys' hearts.
Sumire suddenly stood up which caused Kokoryome, to topple over Kitsuneme who was sleeping at the desk by his side.
"Oi! STOP BEING SO LOUD BAKAS! Natsume is never gonna dance with you ugly girls!"
**Clicking sound**
** BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA **
The fan girls, all from the lower division ran in all directions trying to avoid the bullets from the BAKA GUN 2.0 (one of Hotaru's last inventions before she disappeared in timespace with her brother Imai Subaru) that Sumire fired.
Koko (who has the mind reading Alice) went by Sumire's side after she dropped the BAKA GUN and comforted her as she sat down and broke into sobs. Sumire may never admit it in public but she missed the annoying Mikan-chan.
"It's just a couple more years now Sumire, then we can go and see Mikan-chan."
"She won't remember me, we don't even know where to find her. She never told us what obscure province in Japan she lives in all this time.. that BAKA!"
Anna and Nonoko overheard the conversation and chimed in "We heard that Nodacchi-sensei with Tono-Senpai was also trying to locate the Imai siblings in timespace but there has not been any progress."
Ruka remained silent all throughout the ruckus with the fangirls flinched when he heard the conversation. Natsume appeared not to be listening or just didn't bother. He stayed silent, gazing out the window. He had stayed in the Dangerous Ability Class to get special permission to go outside on missions. In 3 years he spent every waking time outside looking for Mikan. But he didn't find her.
'Where are you Polka?' he mused.
The class fell silent as Misaki Harada suddenly strolled into the classroom with a serious expression followed by Andou Tsubasa.
"Oi Natsume!" Tsubasa called out to the back of the room.
"What is it Hage? (Japanese word for baldy, almost the same as Kage, which means shadow but Natsume does it on purpose to annoy Tsubasa-senpai) "
"How many times do I tell you not to call me that?"
"Hn"
"The HSP has called a meeting and Ruka and your presence is requested"
"…."
"Still a brat huh little runt?" said Misaki as she ruffled the crimson eyed boy's raven black hair.
"Better stop your girlfriend Hage before I burn her pretty pink hair"
"Awwww Natsume you called my hair pretty" Misaki teased.
"I'm warning you Misaki."
"Well, since this meeting is finally about progress in finding her, I guess I'll just tell Mikan-chan that you were bullying me when she was away." Misaki said in a taunting tone.
Natsume's eyes widened.
"You're gonna regret that if you're joking, skulls and crossbones" he threatened while standing up.
"Finally got you to stand- wait what?" Misaki said,looking bewildered.
Natsume strode to the door followed by Ruka.
"Oi Hage! Your girlfriend's got bad-ass underwear. Just tell her not to flash it around boys. It's un ladylike"
"NATSUME YOU PERVERT!" Misaki fumed while being appeased by her boyfriend.
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Chapter 3.5 The Mission
In the HSP's Office:
A few people are gathered around the HSP's conference room table when Natsume, Ruka, Misaki and Tsubasa arrive.
Tonouchi, Narumi, Shiki, Jinno, and Sakurano.
" Natsume, Ruka pleasure of you to join us. Misaki, Tsubasa, thank you for calling them. All of you may sit down." The HSP greeted them
" Skulls & Crossbones here told me you know where I can find Mikan. Is that true?" Natsume gestured to the beet red Misaki with a shrug while looking at the HSP.
" Ahhh—Natsume-kun where are your manners? This is your beloved's uncle and guardian after all." Narumi-sensei chided him.
"Cut the bullcrap Naru. I just want to find her."
" Straight to the point as always, you never changed Natsume." Said Shiki
"Naru, as you are the Dangerous Ability Class's adviser and in charge of this mission, I will let you explain to Natsume how this goes." says the HSP which causes Jinno-sensei to smirk.
"Errrr Natsume-Kun, the fact is, we know where she since she left…." Standing closer to Shiki (Barrier Alice) to feel safer.
"YOU KNEW AND YOU NEVER LET ME SEE HER ALL THIS TIME NARU?" the once dull and lifeless crimson orbs became fiery with fury.
"Eeeehhh… Let me finish first Natsume-Kun…"
"Before I burn you into a crisp.."
Naru is clearly shaking a bit behind Shiki now fearing Natsume's wrath since his Human Pheronome Alice barely works on Natsume anymore.
"We have received reports from Goshima that there have been kidnappings happening in the district that she is staying and we need someone to watch over her as Goshima's cover has been compromised. Shiki's barrier is strong around the district but some of the ESP's enemies from foreign shores after the reform of the academy appear to have an interest with former and current Alice users. We fear she is the first and main target as we all know she possesses three of the rarest and powerful Alices in the world."
"Where is her location?" Natsume asked, putting away his hatred for Naru and focusing on getting to Mikan.
Shiki spoke on Naru's behalf "She is in the Kyoto district. She is enrolled in the city high school found in the busiest section of the Kyoto district. It is easy for the enemy to access but makes it hard for us to track them. Which is why you, Hyuuha will be a transferee to that school to be additional protection to Mikan.
Ruka's eyes widened. "You mean Natsume will leave here? "
Naru: "Not to worry Ruka-pyon, he will only be a pretend transfer student"
Ruka: "But what about me, Why am I here?"
Naru: "You can serve as Mikan's protection too, but you will not play pretend student with Natsume-kun, as the city high school is a very crowded school and has agreed to give us only one slot for a transfer student. Your mission will be provided to you at the right time. OK?
Ruka nodded silently, head bowed.
Shiki: So as I was saying. Hyuuga, you will be transferred to the city high school effective next week. But, as you know, Mikan will not remember you. At this time, till we know what the enemy plans are, you are to serve as protection to Mikan but you will not be telling her about her past, her connection to this academy nor your history. You will also not be allowed to contact your family. Tsubasa and Tono will be coming with you to the Kyoto District and act as your brothers, and will be your advisers and connection to us in case of any emergencies. Sakurano, Misaki, Nogi and the faculty will be fully informed of all the progress of this mission.
Natsume: "Hn, so you are letting me near the woman that I love but I can't even hug her when I see her?"
Shiki and HSP's eyes met.
HSP: Unfortunately Hyuuga, you might get slapped by my niece if you do that to her when she thinks you are a complete stranger. Earn her affection first again. We are giving you a chance to be with your beloved and to protect her . So, do you accept this mission?
Natsume: "Fine. I accept the mission."
Narumi put a hand on Natsume's shoulder. "We know how devastated you were that time Natsume, and I am sorry we haven't told you till now. It was necessary to ensure you wouldn't attempt to contact her or rebel against the academy."
Natsume shrugged the hand off his shoulder. "We aren't through yet Naru."
HSP: So, now that that is settled. Natsume, Tono and Tsubasa, be ready to go by Sunday night. You will be provided sufficient allowances for you to buy clothes to fit in (you cannot bring any Alice Academy uniforms) and an apartment will be provided for you three to share. You will be provided a car for transportation. Any further concerns, can be directed to Naru who will relay them to us. Students, you may go back to your classes. Jinno and Narumi, please stay.
Natsume stalked out of the office with the rest in tow.
'Mikan I will definitely come and save you." He thought.
