There are many things in this world that I do not own. Television, catchy pick-up lines, and many more. Gakuen Alice is one of them.

Incidents and OC's that may appear are the products of my imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or not, is entirely coincidental.

Disclaimer: I attempted to be Higuchi Tachibana in disguise, but sadly my plan was foiled, so I am just going to write fanfictions. Gakuen Alice and it's characters are not mine.

Thanks to the following:

animechicki: Thank you for the continuous support~ haha, lol. You are very welcome!

Kylee-Cat: Awww. I'm grateful! Well, what the mayor is looking for is secret!

crimson eyed girl: I hope I can answer a few of your questions with the next chapters (:

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T r e a s u r e L a n d i n g - Chapter four

"Don't think that I'm weird Jun, but I think a band of pirates stole your Dad's treasure."

"It is quite possible."

"What is he looking for anyway? I'm off to look for it, but I don't even know what it is!"

"Based on what he informed me it's a small platinum chest that contains mementos from his childhood. It also has a large sum of money inside."

"But to sail the high seas, I have to get my hands on a sea license."

"Let's go then."

"One problem, I'm only seventeen years old. The minimum age requirement is twenty."

"That is truly blocking our way."

"That's why I'll forge one."

"What? You can't do that!"

"Call me crazy, but it's the only way to free my father."

"At least think it over."

"I already did."

Sigh. "There's no stopping you. I'll go with you."

-somewhere secluded-

"You're all done miss."

"Thanks." Mikan silently whispered.

Mikan scrutinized the document she was holding. A fake and not to mention, illegal permit to sail her own ship. It was a dangerous game to play, but she'll just have to cope with it.

"Jun, I'm so happy! I'll just have to find that treasure."

"Not to rain on your parade, but you don't have a ship."

"Eh? I forgot about that fact! We need a ship, we need a ship, we NEED a ship!"

"Calm down Mikan! That's why I bought one already."

"But that must have cost a lot! I don't think I can accept that. Where did you get the money?"

"Mayor's son?"

"Oh yeah, that's right. Well, thanks!"

"No problem."

-next day-

Mikan got up very early to post flyers informing anyone who wants to apply for the ship's crew. Many were searching for adventure, others wanted to have fun, while some were desperate to earn money. Among the applicants were five girls:

1. Sumire- very curly green hair. A bit snobbish.

2. Nonoko- straight as a ruler ocean blue hair. So sweet.

3. Misaki, shoulder length pink hair. Mature and has that sisterly figure attitude.

4. Anna, wavy and bouncy bubblegum pink hair. So polite and cute. Looks a bit like Nonoko.

5. Hotaru?

"You are all to report on our town's seaport at around 7:00 in the morning tomorrow. Don't be late." Jun announced.

Everyone began dismissing themselves outside to get ready for the trip.

"Hotaru, what are you doing here?" Mikan asked.

"Do you have a problem with that?"

"Nope. I'm actually very happy I crossed paths with you again."

"I'm in for the cash, but I'm not desperate."

"O-of course, well see you tomorrow."

"Yeah."

-the following day-

"It's so ginormous! I adore the name too! Scattered Hope sounds so elusive and different." Mikan commented.

They climbed up the slanted ramp.

"After you mademoiselle."

"Thank you monsieur Jun." She giggled.

The ship was filled with the crew. Different colors of apparel flooded the atmosphere.

"Adventure, here we come!" Mikan remarked. She called for a meeting to map out the sea. She decided to let Hotaru handle that job. They laid out the map and studied it.

"Firs, we sail Northwest for about 1,032 miles. We will end up at a place called Alice Falls. Coordinates 78.3 degrees north, 51.9 degrees west. It is rumored that that destination is a popular spot for pirates to hide their treasures. There is a great possibility that the "stolen" treasure is located there." Hotaru informed.

"Hotaru you're a genius!" Mikan tried to embrace Hotaru but failed when Hotaru took out a miniature cannon that sent Mikan flying. Invention 001: Baka gun.

"Ow." Mikan patted her forehead to make sure there were no bumps.

"Don't hug me."

"But it's part of my personality. So mean Hotaru." She pouted.

"Hug someone else, it's not part of my nature."

"Awww, fine."

They all exited the meeting room in time to be surprised by Mochu, the lookout for the ship.

"I've spotted another ship heading towards us."

"Oh no! Is it an enemy?" Mikan gasped out.

"I cannot confirm yet, but the ship itself looks like it's bad company."

"Based on my estimates we will not meet until about 8:00 tomorrow morning." Hotaru stated.

-1:45 PM-

Mikan slipped on her ecru night gown and a white cardigan over it. She felt alone in her room. So empty and melancholic. How about her dad, sleeping in a cold and cramped jail cell? Why must the sentencing be so unfair?

-7:00 AM-

Sun rays peeked through Mikan's window, waking her up. She fixed her hair into a loose bun, performed her daily hygiene routine, and wore her attire. A tricorn hat, mid thigh civilian style coat, white knee skirt, and buckled shoes. (a/n: please go to my profile for a link to the picture)

-7:15 AM-

The seconds ticked by fast. Mochu invited Mikan to the lookout post and told her to peek through the telescope. They're close. Very close.

-7:59 AM-

"Okay everyone, prepare for surprises."

It's here. The crew from the mysterious ship set up a long wooden plank to connect both ships. Mikan looked closely and engraved on the ship in cursive script was the name Scarlet Mist. They invaded the other ship and the most peculiar scenario happened. Everyone had some sort of supernatural power. The wind started to howl, there were vines intertwining with people's legs, and many more odd stuff. Mikan stood dazed.

"Where did all this come from?"Mikan questioned. "Am I dreaming?"

"Watch out!" Jun cautioned.

"Huh?" She turned to see an approaching man ready to kill her.

Jun hurled an ice dagger towards the man, piercing through his chest.

"Run Mikan!"

"But, I need to help!"

"No, we have yet to discover if you have an Alice."

Mikan ran to find Hotaru and itched to know what an Alice is. She kneeled down behind a barrel, questions circling amock her head.

"We meet again Pol-ka-dots." Mikan spun around just to find Natsume Hyuuga in flesh, standing behind her.


Chapter 4 end.

I know, I know, I hate cliffhangers as much as you probably do. My dad is tranforming me into a housemaid! T^T Laundry, clean the house, take out the trash. These factors are hindering me to write the next chapter, which I will hopefully type and upload tomorrow. That's the only thing I loathe about summer, but otherwise it's all good. Did this chapter answer some of your questions guys? Yay! Hotaru's back! Also, Natsume and Mikan cross paths once again! I got upgraded from my old doodle notebook full of chapter rough drafts for this story. My pen is running out of ink, aahhh! XD Stay tuned for the next chapter!

-Trishasan signing off.