Finally I update on this! Sorry for the long wait! I had to write out what I had planned out for the plot to be like; so I think I might be able to update more than a couple months.

Well, enjoy!

:: New Roommate::

Mikan's P.O.V.

Everything seemed to go in slow motion as I watched Natsume try to burn everything down to a crisp. Hotaru quickly grabbed ahold of my arm and pulled me towards her. Using all of my strength, I tried sitting up. My leg stung just a tiny bit, but I knew I was completely fine since that wasn't the thing I was focused on. I was focused on Natsume, the Elementary School Principal, and Natsume's power usage. When we were little, I remember he was put under a great amount of pain because of his Alice. But how is he able to conjure up so much strength, despite the fact that every time he uses his Alice, he shortens his life?

But, I had to do something; and quick. In a second, I got up off from the floor and tackled Natsume from behind; just like that time when I stopped him from blowing himself up at the harbor. As Natsume and I fell to the floor, all the flames that escaped from Natsume's fingertips and anger had disappeared the second he collided with the floor.

"What are you doing, woman?" He yelled, forgetting who I am to him; or he could've possibly thought that I was another woman at that second. At this point, it didn't really matter what tone of voice he used on me, just as long as he was alright.

"Stay down." I whispered in a low tone, standing down on my own two feet. The Elementary School Principal was still as small as ever, and due to that fact, he wasn't as scary to me anymore. In fact, I believe I was far scarier than him. He couldn't do nothing in this situation but use natural strength, which can work against him in some ways; while I can use any Alice that I stole from the past years.

"Mikan Sakura- No, I should say Mikan Yukihara… Would you ever possibly consider of taking this atrocious Alice that your mother implanted within me years ago?" The small man smiled a grin that just showed a whole fountain of evil.

Knowing my answer right off the bat, "Never in a million years." I hissed lowly as he began to slowly pace.

"But, surely you know what will happen to all of your friends if you don't do this…right? And think of all the innocent children that will be placed under my grasp for the rest of eternity." With that, I thought of all the innocent lives that are going to be under his cruelty. But, if I just neglect what my mother worked hard to even do in the first place, then all of her efforts would go down the drain; not only that, but he'll be powerful again.

"What? You don't like being the size of a midget?" I smirked, feeling a little too over-confident this time.

"My, oh my, has escaping many years ago served you well? You seem much more mature and confident… not to mention cocky." He scoffed.

"That's the whole point." I laughed as everyone stared at awe at our conversation. "Besides, I'm not afraid of you. I'm everyone in this school isn't afraid of you either."

"I beg to differ." The Principal laughed, turning his back. "Fine, I'll withdraw from today. But mark my words, Mikan Yukihara; I will convince you to releasing this burden on me." And like that, he disappeared.

"That was strange…" "Oh no! The party decorations are ruined…" "That was scary…" A roar of voices went among the adults as they got up from the ground. I held out my hand to Natsume and helped him up, who only collapsed on my chest. His facial expression looked as if he was in pain.

"Natsume? Natsume, are you alright?" I repeated over and over, shaking him while in the process. I received no answer from him. Hotaru and Ruka walked over to us casually and steadied Natsume up.

"C'mon man, let's get you back to my house…" Ruka sighed, acting as if this happened multiple times.

"Uh, hello? Aren't you guys freaking out right now? I mean, Natsume could die at this rate, and you're treating it as if he was drunk!" I gasped at my best friends who just looked at me with such sad looks on their faces.

"Mikan, this happens every time he uses his Alice; and there's nothing we can do except give him plenty of rest." Hotaru sighed.

"L-Lets take him to the hospital! He can stay at my apartment if it gets too late; I do live nearby anyway!" I protested.

"Fine…" They both gave in, helping him walk out of the exit.

"Leaving so soon?" Sumire stood towards the exit, arms crossed over her chest.

"Yeah, Natsume isn't feeling well and Mikan is insisting that we take him to a hospital." Ruka sighed.

"Well, it's nice to see you again, Mikan. It's been too long." Mochu shook my hand; his old childish nature must've disappeared throughout the years. Before leaving, Nonoko and Anna tackled me from behind and hugged me tightly.

"I can't believe you're leaving so soon! The party decorations are just a little ruined, that's all!" They two of them whined in harmony.

"Yeah, sorry. It was good seeing you again." I sighed, returning their hugs.

"Here's our numbers, call us any time!" Nonoko and Anna flashed two small pieces of paper to me. Before leaving, everyone wished me a final 'Happy Birthday' to me. The car ride to and back from the hospital was deadly silent.

That is, until, "I don't see why you still insisted getting him thoroughly checked when we know what the cause of his pain is…" Hotaru sighed as we drove to my apartment.

"But, I still want to see if they can do anything for him-"I mumbled, interrupted by Hotaru.

"Mikan, he's going to be in pain every time he uses his Alice. There's no possible way to make him stop using his power other than stopping him yourself; but even that doesn't work." Hotaru explained, as if she had this conversation million times.

"Then we'll think of something! We just-"I remarked a little loudly as Natsume's head fell onto my lap.

"Using your Alice is almost like an addiction and first-nature when you constantly use it like Natsume has. At this point, you should just care for him until he learns to stop this himself." Ruka sighed as well; a hint of annoyance was detected in his voice. Ruka getting annoyed as well? I thought I never see the day. "Anyway, Mikan, can you have Natsume stay at your place for a little while?"

"Why?" I looked at Ruka, whose blue enchanting eyes darted towards the mirror to look at me for a second.

"It's because not only the Principal is out to get you, but Natsume needs a safe place to stay for a while. And since my family is coming over to visit for a while, we can't have a secure place for him to stay." Ruka explained almost the entire situation.

"I see… Well, it looks like I have a new roommate." I smiled; glad I wouldn't spend most mornings alone anymore. Honestly, I think that there's a ghost in the apartment, so it's a good thing that Natsume is going to be there.

"We'll help him up to the guest room you have upstairs then." Hotaru muttered.

"How do you know I have a guest room, Hotaru?" I asked.

"Because I am Hotaru." She replied stoically.

"She does have a point, Mikan." Ruka laughed.

So, after an hour, Ruka drove back and forth dropping off Natsume's stuff. Unfortunately, he had to carry all the stuff by himself since Hotaru stayed at home while I stayed by Natsume's side. But he said that 'he was a man, and he can handle it himself'. I gave him a small friendly peck on the cheek goodbye as I walked back over to Natsume's side. After a while, I figured he wasn't going to wake up anytime soon, so I made myself dinner and went to bed.

Again, sorry for the long wait. I didn't know what to write about next, but everything is now all planned out!

So, I hope you enjoyed and stay tuned for the next chapter!