Gakuen Alice does not belong to me . . .
Chapter 3 Goodbyes
It was two days ago since she was told to be the bride of the Ogre King after the midnight crisis. Mikan can hardly believe it, her world was crumbling down. What about her friends? What about Hotaru? Mikan was broken in two, she couldn't refuse the offer for the village depends on her; however, if it can guaranteed Hotaru a place to return to even if she is no longer here then she can do anything for her and thus she gave in into her fate.
On her last day, she played with all her friends for the last time, leaving them her everlasting smile. For the whole day, she never once call Sumire 'Permy' and she gave Koko advices on what she likes too. Then she visit her good friend Anna-chan and Nonoko-chan at the bakery where they help out, complimenting them on their pastry. She went and had her fortune told by Otonashi-chan and drop by the library to return a book back to Yuu-kun. As day became night, she bid them goodbye but they never knew how true it was until it was too late.
As time drew near, Mikan had to be on time and rush to the main gate or there will be trouble. Ogres surrounded the village once more but the villagers were already anticipating their arrival. The group leader appeared from his men and made his way to the gates of the village, weapons in arms. He observe them for a while and ask "where bride, no bride?"
The elder step out of the crowd and reply "fear not for we have prepared one for his kingship." The ogre looked around and said "where bride, get bride now!" as he smash the ground next to him and threaten him. "your bride is here!" a girl shouted from a distance, Mikan was glad she came in time as she took a second to catch her breath and continue "I will be honor to be the bride of your king but promise me that you'll leave the village alone." The elder smile and said "this child is Mikan, Mikan Sakura. She is to be the bride for you king." The ogre study her for a minute, the atmosphere was intense but the ogre burst out laughing and bow before her saying "bride queen, we protect village, village safe." Mikan smile and turn to the village and shouted "did you hear that, the village is going to be okay!" There was both sorrow and relief in her voice yet many couldn't bring themselves to smile at all.
The Ogres moved to let Mikan pass as they moved to surround her but she moved back causing the villager to look in fear; however, Mikan bow to them instead and said "thank you everyone for all those years that you have cared for me," looking up, she gave them the best smile she could give them and continue "I will not misplace your trust, goodbye and thank you so much for everything. I won't forget everyone!" The ogre urges her to leave as they made a way for her and said "come." Mikan knew that this was it and bow towards the village one last time.
That was the last time they saw of Mikan Sakura as the ogres complete surrounded her and march back. Her smile was the only thing they will never forget. Guilt ravishes them like a moth to flame as one villager spoke out "was it worth it to sacrifice her?" Everyone nodded but the look on everyone's face spoke the truth. Her lost was bigger than anyone else could imagine and for the years to come, how will they handle Hotaru?
AN: If you are confused about some of the characters then I advise you to go back and read the manga. It really is a good manga. . .
