Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

Sequel to "I'll Remember You"

by: vanheiden

Advice:

Read "I'll Remember You" first. Then you'll understand what's happening.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gakuen Alice. If I do, then I won't be making fictions right now.

Announcement:

Italics means that they're thinking--or having their momentum--or anything like that for that matter.

Summary:

Mikan went away after her performance in the class's alumni party. Before she went away, she promised Natsume that she'll remember him forever.

Natsume, hearing this was considered that they need to move on. Luna has now won but what if her act doesn't last long enough for them to get married? What if she eventually gets sick and will DIE because of her act about coughing out blood? Will she give up everything she has worked on just because of her illness? Read to find out.


Previously on 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now' :

"You never knew me Luna. I may be your sister, but you never cared. You were always with Natsume. You didn't even notice those people who already loved you. Those people who sacrificed for you. You never even cared for Kuichi."

"Do you have time Mr. Hyuuga?"

"Huh?"

Natsume was confused.

"Do you have time to talk?"

He looked at his watch. 8:05 pm.

"Of course, Mam. And it's Natsume."

"Alright, Natsume. Come in."

Yuka gladly invited him in. There were lots of things to talk about.


At Mikan and Kuichi's date..

Kuichi blindfolded Mikan with his hands.

"C'mon Kuichi, what's this all about?" Mikan giggles. "Fresh air, windy too. This place must be real nice."

"I'm the one who picked it, of course it's nice, no, it's more than that. It's beautiful and breathtaking. Here we are." Kuichi let Mikan sit on the chair. He then took his hands away from Mikan's eyes.

Yes, they were by the bay. It was sunset too. The view--overwhelming. Mikan breathed a deep breath, and looked around. This is one of the most peaceful places she's ever went to. The first was with her dad, and then the recent one was with Natsume when they..well, she stopped thinking about it. She'd be crying again, and she didn't want to spoil this evening. She was going to make things right and be happy.

"So Mikan, what do you think? Hmm? Beautiful, huh? Told you I was real good." Kuichi grinned.

She took a deep breath again. "Yup, and kinda romantic." Mikan then smiled.

" You know who I really like to be with at this time?" Kuichi asked rhetorically. The thing with her ex-girlfriend was still bothering him.

"Who?" Mikan asked.

"It's my..well, let's not talk about it. I'm here to make you happy, right? It seems like the first surprise worked." Kuichi grinned.

Suddenly, from out of the blue, a violinist started playing a tune.

"Now, that's relaxing." Mikan commented. "What are you really up to Kuichi? I mean, for a friendly date, you give me the butterflies in my stomach."

I'm just trying to show you the things that I would have loved to do to her. I would have been much happier with her, but it seems that, she isn't coming back.

"May I have this dance, Ms. Sakura?"

"Don't try to be funny Kuichi, I don't know how to dance. I'll just step on your foot. It'll be embarrassing." Mikan said.

"Don't worry, I know how, I'll teach you. C'mon, don't spoil the fun." Kuichi said, looking at Mikan straight to the eye.

"Alright, you asked for it." Mikan then took Kuichi's hand. Kuichi then place both Mikan's hands around his neck. And he put his hands on Mikan's waist.

"Just follow my foot, alright? I'll do the rest." Kuichi said as they started.

"You really know your moves, Kuichi." Mikan said almost speechlessly as they glided around the floor. The violin was then accompanied by a piano. The two were slowly moving around taking in the moment.

"Why are you doing this to me? I mean, I'm just a girl you met around the corner. Why?"

"Sssshh. No questions. Enjoy this. Save that for later." Kuichi said, not answering Mikan's question. Mikan then leaned her head on Kuichi's chest.

"Thank you again. You, trying to make me happy, it works Kuichi, it really does." Mikan said, smiling. Kuichi, on the other hand, was grateful of what Mikan said. He really likes her, Really. But nothing could surpass the love that she had for a certain girl.

I'm really happy for you Mikan. I like seeing you happy. I hope someone makes me happy too. The kind of happiness I could hold on forever.


At the Sakura residence..

"What is it, Mam?" Natsume inquired, as he went in with Yuka Sakura, Mikan's mother.

"Well, obviously Natsume, it's about my daughter, Mikan. I believe you're getting married soon. I'm worried about her. How could you hurt her? I don't mean to pry but really, it's not good for her nowadays. She's been having tough times but this is way deep." Yuka said frankly.

Natsume was shocked at how Yuka said it. He couldn't answer her. He was speechless.

"I'm sorry Natsume if I was too straight with you. I couldn't help it. Mikan's never like this. You. You have been her classmate, her close friend, her comforter and her boyfriend. You know her well. She doesn't cry over stupid things that she knows she can solve. She always smiled through everything. This is the weakest I've seen her."

There was no reaction from Natsume. He was wandering, thinking. Then he slammed the table. Yuka was not shocked.

"Bullshit! Why does everyone think that it's all my damn fault?! Mikan had her flaws too. She promised to contact me while she was away, and what did she do? She turned her back on me for 6 years. I was hurt too, I was so DAMN HURT. And who was there for me? Of course, Luna made me happy. Luna helped me recover from that piece of deep shit." Natsume raged.

"Well if you're happy with YOUR LUNA, why are you still asking for Mikan? One should be enough for you, right? Think about it. You can go now. Again, thank you for your time, dear." Yuka said ever so calmly as he led Natsume to the door.

Natsume went away quietly. It's not his fault, it's also Mikan's. As he drove his car, he was left pondering on what Yuka had said. There was a current battle in his brain.

I don't love Luna, I just pity her.

Idiot! You don't love her but then you're willing to fight for her in front of Mikan's mother. What's really the catch in saying that?

That was self-defense. She was blaming me for what happened to her daughter.

Well, you're to blame really. If you had just waited, then this would not have happened. Your sorrow for Mikan's loss--Luna took it as an opportunity to brainwash you! If you really loved Mikan, then you would wait until forever for her.

Hey, I'm a guy. Guys do that when they miss to have someone in their arms. It's still not only my fault.

Yes, it's kind of her fault to. But she just did that for her family. She thought of what's better for them. And you allowed Luna in your life because..? Of course, because of nonsense.

Again I'm a guy.

But she thought you're not like any other guys. That's what guys do when they still have not found the one for them. They play with girls.

Don't I deserve a second chance?

After giving her an invite to be the maid of honor for Luna in your own wedding, you're going to really do something big time buddy.

Natsume was about to turn on a blind curve when a big truck honked and lights flashed in front of him. He let go of his wheel and covered his eyes with his arms.

"I LOVE YOU MIKAN SAKURA!"


Mikan and Kuichi's date..

After their dance, they had dinner with gourmet food. The food was scrumptious. When Mikan was about to drink her wine, she accidentally spilled it. It left a crack on the glass.

"Ooops. I'm sorry 'bout that. I'll wipe it with my hanky." Mikan said apologetically.

"Mikan, that's OK. Don't do that, we'll just call the waiter. I'll ask for a new wine glass too." Kuichi said smiling, as he called for the waiter.

When she was about to drink the wine that the waiter poured for her, she was suddenly hit by intuition. Something bad has happened. She could feel it inside her.

"Is something the matter, Mikan? Are you alright?" Kuichi asked.

"I need to call somebody Kuichi? I feel that something's wrong. I'm really sorry." Mikan said, fixing herself, ready to go away. "Is there a phone somewhere around here? I forgot mine."

"You could use mine, Mikan. Here." Kuichi said as he handed Mikan his Blackberry.

First she called her mom. Everything was fine in their household.

Then she called her friends. Hotaru was OK. Although she kinda freaked out because Hotaru only answered it after 10 rings. She was making milk for her baby. Nonoko was also fine. And so was Anna and Sumire. And the boys for that matter.

Then she remembered. Natsume. She directly called him. She could only hear his voicemail.

Why isn't he answering?

Kuichi went near her. "Is everything OK?"

"He isn't answering Kuichi. What could have happened?" Mikan said.

"Who's he?" Kuichi answered.

Tears started falling from Mikan's eyes. She was still contacting Natsume's cell.

"Mikan, don't cry. You're gonna contact him, somehow. Maybe his really out. Whoever he is." Kuichi said, comforting her. "Do you want us to find him?"

"I have no idea where he is. Who am I gonna contact for information?" Mikan said, as she tearfully contacts Natsume's phone again.

"You're contacting your ex-boyfriend, aren't you?" Kuichi asked as he let his bangs drop on his face.

Mikan looked at him. She kissed him on the forehead. "Kuichi, I know that you are really trying to enliven me. Yes, you have been successful, I am glad. Your presence makes me glad."

"You still didn't answer my question Mikan. Who is that you're contacting?"

"It's--it's.."


Natsume's car..

"Hey man, you alright? That was close there." Natsume heard someone say in British accent.

"Uhhh..Oohh..Who are you? What happened?" Natsume asked.

"He's alive! Hey guys, come here! He's OK." The guy said, calling his mates. "Let's help him out mates. Careful next time huh Josh. We almost paid bigtime with this guy."

"I will Kev. Man, he's got blood on his head. Let's take him to the hospital." The guy named Josh said.

"Thanks, but no thanks. I could really get of here. I can take myself to the nearest hospital." Natsume said weakly.

"With a wrecked car? I'm not sure you can reach the hospital mate. I'm not even sure you can remove it from this pink tree here. Ahahaha."

The guys were laughing. "That was a good one Ed. And for knowledge's sake, this is a cherry blossom. Now guys let's lift him and take him to the nearest hospital."

And at that, Natsume lost consciousness.


Preview of the next chapter of Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now..

"Who are you?.."

"Natsume, a cl..close friend."

"What really happened with you and Luna?"

"Mikan, get away from him. He's the one who stole her from me. I will not allow him to steal you from me."

"I love you, Luna. I really do.


Done! Yes! Sorry for publishing late. :c This Christmas vacation, I will try to publish 3 chapters. Thanks to those who favorited, reviewed and stuffs. Merry Christmas minna!

-vanheiden. :DD