"The 12 Days of Christmas"

Disclaimer: I don't own the song or manga, only the fanfiction. I don't know how, but it could happen. This chapter may cause nightmares or strange dreams and thoughts. So beware when reading this particular chapter. Otherwise, enjoy!

December 17th
Instant Teleportation, Intuition, Wish/Prayer, Healing, and Transferring the Feelings of Pain

"On the ninth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Nine ladies dancing..."

A young adult is healing the wounds of a teenager who just got out of a fight with another classmate. Another young adult is praying for the wounded's safety and they finish their business. "Shuuichi, we're done here, let's go," said the male with dark hair and glasses. He stood up and started walking away.

"Subaru, have you decided yet?" Shuuichi asked while following him.

He did not bother to look back, but instead he answered, "I still don't know yet." Sakurano Shuuichi and Imai Subaru were both nineteen years old and were very close to graduating overall. "I honestly don't know whether or not I want to go down the path that Azumi Yuka wanted us to go down. To stay at this school and help the children with alices, really, that's a life changing decision. What have you decided?"

"I think I shall go with whatever decision you choose," he smiled. Although, Subaru wasn't exactly flattered either.

They kept walking along and stopped by the great hall to check out how the decorations were going. This year, Gakuen Alice was going over the top. Garlands on the trees, on the walls and everywhere. As well as Christmas lights in different colors, streamers, party decorations and the like. The whole hall was incredibly busy, almost uncomprehendable. The two of them noticed some people that they did not expect to help. A few people especially caught Shuuichi's attention. "Subaru, aren't those people of there part of the dangerous class?"

"They are, why are they helping?" Subaru remarked. The people they were talking about was Hayate, Rui and Nobara. Hajime was doing missions for Persona at this time. Before Subaru could get his answer he saw another person, the last person he wanted to see. Before he could get away, it was too late.

The girl came up to him with a sweet, yet devilish smile, "Hello older brother."

He twitched for a moment and replied stiffly, "Hello younger sister..."

"Pray tell, mind telling me why your presence here is necessary?" she asked in her sisterly voice, just to annoy her brother. She knew his weaknesses even though they met for just a bit less than two years.

Subaru's body, seemingly shivering decided to fight back with fire, "Nothing of course, I came to see how progress was going. As well as to make sure no one is hurt from any malfunctions. Well, I mean accidents."

"I believe no is hurt my dear loving brother."

He scanned the hall. "Supposedly."

Before she could talk again, Miss pigtails came running after her. "Hotaru, Hotaru! The decorating team needs you, hurry up!" She dragged Hotaru over, but paused to turn around, "Oh, and hello Hotaru's older brother and Sakurano-san! I must be going now." Slightly annoyed, Hotaru used her invention, the baka gun, and shot the brown haired girl with it. "Oww! What was that for?"

Shuuichi laughed at the girls' antics. "Mikan is so adorable, I like that kid."

The light airy atmosphere died so suddenly, no one saw it coming. It was horrible, a terrible scream coming from outside somewhere. The result, no one saw coming. The pure snow had turned bloody within minutes. The girl kept screaming on top of her lungs, her eyes dark, filled with fear and tears streaming down her pale face. Her whole body was shivering from fright and she ran into the building horrified by the turn of events. It rendered her speechless. Shuuichi came to her and tried to comfort her. Trying to get her to him what had happened. "Now now, everything going to be alright, what happened to make you be like this?"

Her voice was trembling, "H-he's d-d-d-dead. He-e c-committed su-suicide..." She sat on the floor curled up in a ball with Shuuichi trying to comfort her.

Shuuichi was taken a back for a moment, but he asked her another question, "And this body is supposedly where? Can you tell us?" She only pointed in a general direction. It was obvious that she did not want to see the body again. "Well, can you lead us until we can get there on our own?" The girl was hesistant, but finally nodded her head and held her comforter tightly. Subaru followed the two of them.

"We will confirm this and then report it to the teachers. The rest of you will stay here and resume working. Understand?" Subaru ordered. Everyone did as they were told and the three of them went off to where to assumed person was.

After a several minutes, the girl held back and her voice was still trembling, "Y-you turn right from here and it will be obvious where the body is. C-can I go some-somewhere else now?"

"Thank you for your help, but I shall need to ask you one more favor. Please go get some teachers and alert them of the situation. As well as tell them where to go. I don't think they'll need help with directions and such," Shuuichi asked.

"O-okay then." She ran off to get some teachers.

"Let's go see the damage Subaru." When they turned right, they saw a large dead tree and saw the boy hanging from it. Dead. His neck was in a noose and it seemed like a typical way to commit suicide.

"This is something I can't heal," Subaru remarked, but his eyes slightly widened when he saw closely who it was. "Shuuichi, it's..."

"This person is the boy we helped from being bullying just a while ago," Shuuichi completed.

"How can he do this so quickly?" They were thinking about it until they heard the teachers coming by.

"So its true..." one of them remarked.

Another one was filled with shock, "How unfortunate."

A third teacher finally said, "We'll take care of this you two. Thank you for watching over the body, although that would be disturbing."

"We will dismiss ourselves then," Shuuichi smiled. The two of them left the scene filled with questions and a bit of guilt as well. "It was only a week until the Christmas Ball, what could have cause this to happen?"

"No more questions, we need more answers," Subaru said coldly.

Shuuichi answered back, "Then we shall find out how to solve them. Let us consult Hayami because he must know something about this." On the way to Hayami's room, Subaru was spacing out. "What's the matter?" he asked his dear friend.

"Do you think maybe the Anti Alice Organization is behind these suicides?"

"If they were, then we have another word for that, it's called, murder."

Subaru gave him a look, "You'd think I know that by now." Mister instant teleportation only gave him a mischievous grin. "You're becoming more like my sister everyday. Maybe you're actually my older brother, who knows. Oh wait, the thought is too disturbing, let's rewind a little bit." They arrived at Hayami's door and opened it.

"I was sort of expecting you two when I heard you were the ones who stayed with the body. What do you need? Some Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Wattson adventures?" Hayami greeted. "I'm a bit busy with these breaking news so I'll tell you what you need, but I won't really give you my full attention. That alright?"

Shuuichi and Subaru took a seat that they could find and carefully clear off. The room was filled with papers everywhere. The healer only replied, "No problem at all." By the time they got seated he had finally popped the question. "What can you tell us that relates to the recent suicide case?"

"Of course you would ask that detective. Ametsuchi Ronko is the name and biology is his game, or alice at least. So you can expect to find him in the technology class. Same as your sister I believe?" Subaru gave an annoying look. "He was actually going to be graduating from Gakuen Alice this year, but since he died, well, you know. Ah, something recent just happened as well. About last week, a missing female student from the middle school division, Hoteishiki Suri's body was found hanging from a tree in the Northern forests. Mister Bear had found the body and immediately reported it because the animals were quite disturbed by it. Ironic enough, if you hadn't noticed, the rope that they used were Christmas lights. She was reported to have had committed suicide as well. For it was rumored that she was mentally overworked and was tired." Hayami paused for a moment to look for some papers and catch his breath.

"This is very interesting so far, however you get this information, I somewhat have the feeling that I should not know," Shuuichi complimented, somehow.

Hayami laughed at the remark, "Thanks for your respect of my secretiveness. Although, if you think that alone is interesting. Suri was going to graduate middle school this year as well. Whether or not that's a coincidence, and the fact that she is also in the technology class because of her exquisite solving alice, is up to you to decide. On another note, there's a little musical for the graduates of the elementary division, you might want to go see it. It's today in fact."

Ignoring that fact, Shuuichi turned to Subaru, "I think, we should probably find whoever is planning to kill themselves next and put a stop to this. There have been two eerily similar events, I don't think this person is going to stop there. If I'm right, the next victim will be someone who will graduate from the elementary division and next week it will happen."

Subaru argued with him, "You said yourself that these were suicides. If these are suicides then let them be, there's no changing their minds. It's not simple trying to make them think of life well when they've been cooped up in an academy forced away from their families."

"You, were also the one who hinted that there was a perpetrator involved, why don't you go with your idea?"

"That's because we don't need to be involved with this. That's what the faculty members and police are for."

"Have you ever gave into consideration that your sister may be the next victim? She's in the technology class. She's going to graduate from the elementary school division. Somehow those other two people got Christmas lights, how? Mostly because they were on the decorating team, your sister is on the decoration team. Those two were geniuses when using their alice. Both of them were three stars, Hotaru-chan is three star ranked!"

"Most of those are irrelevant. You're just trying to make up more reasons about why they are connected togeth--" Subaru was cut off before he could finish.

Shuuichi stopped him and spoke seriously, "What would you do, Subaru, if your sister came up to you one day and said that she wanted to die?"

The healer's breath stopped momentarily. Then replied calmly, "That would never happen."

He gave up, "Alright then, you win. We won't go farther into this case anymore." He flashed a couple of tickets into the air, "Want to go see your loving sister's musical?" he teased.

Sighing, Subaru gave in as well, "Might as well..."

Both of them arrived at the academy's theater room. Unfortunately for Imai Subaru, the two of them had front row seats. Here's how the play went. (Note: anything in parenthesis are comments from Subaru or Shuuichi. Guess who said what!)

Kokoroyomi (Narrator): Since begins the adventure of the daring princess, you heard right, princess, on her journey to find a prince to marry. Someone whom she'll love and be with for the rest of her life. But mostly she didn't want to get married to the rich snobby dude that she was engaged to. On with the story! Princess Nullification was off to search for prince!

Mikan (Princess Nullification): I shall dramatically enter the stage and show my audience the woe that has fallen upon me as I mourn over the previous prince that I loved! Sob sob sob. Oh Shadow Prince, how I miss you! I miss you a lot you know? But you died so mysteriously, why, why did it happen? Who was the evil being who hath killedeth youeth!? I shall bring upon justice! (By adding -eth to the end of the word doesn't make it any more Shakespearean than it already wasn't.)

Natsume (Fire Prince): Walking in secretly, I scare the heck out of Princess Nullification by interrupting her moment of vengeance by boldly declaring something unexpected like...You're wearing rabbit panties today!

Mikan: Princess Nullification stomps over angrily and attacks Fire Prince viciously so that he dies forever!

Natsume: Kicks off princess. Uhh...anyways...I killed the Shadow Prince because he was a nuisance to life in general. Mua ha ha?

Mikan: Draw swords Fire Prince, my revenge will be on you! Ahhh! She charges toward the prince, flinging around a sword. To think that I was going to be engaged to a cruel murderer like you. You're a big meany head...eth! (How cute! Although, this is getting away from the intended story.)

Natsume: Prince knocks out sword from hand using fire alice and puts finger on her forehead to prevent her from doing anything.

Hotaru (Princess Inventor): Shoots baka gun two billion times at the prince and princess. Run away Princess Nullification, find your beloved!

Mikan: I would if you would just STOP shooting me too! I run away and go five feet across the stage to find that I have lost sight of the Fire Prince and Princess Inventor. I see in front of me a maide- I mean lovely prince stuck helplessly in a tower.

Ruka (Prince{ss} Aniphilia): Why do I have to say this? Oh, it's my turn already? Ha ha... I need help! Help me!

Mikan: No kidding? It is whom I think it is! Princess Aniphilia! (That's a very girly name, even for poor Ruka-san.)

Ruka: No...wait...You misunderstand. It's Prince Aniphilia...

Mikan: I shall come to save you Princess Aniphilia! Stay there! She looked at the massive height of the tower. A whole FIVE feet off the ground. She figured that the climb was too high and she would not risk the chance of getting herself hurt in the process. I'm sorry Princess Aniphilia, but the challenge is too great for me to comprehend.

Ruka: Oh bother...really? Five feet is too much to ask...wait, hey! It's PRINCE Aniphilia! Stop adding the two s's after it! (He's in denial.)

Mikan: Though I must say. If the princess has the alice of Animal Pheromone, why does she not use it?

Ruka: I am NOT a girl! Stop ignoring whatever I say! Princess jumps off the tower to tumble down dramatically. Jeez, what is WRONG with this script? Even I'm saying it! I give up...

Mikan: Runs over to the princess's aid. You are indeed a boy! I did not notice. Would you like to come with me to my castle and dance with me?

Ruka: Thank you for acknowledging my true gender. I will dance with you, but how shall with get out of this forest.

Mikan: Easy! The princess whistles loudly and three people come out from the bushes. Mister Lion, Mister Tin Can and Mister Scarecrow!

Mr. Bear (Mister Lion): ...-punches Mikan in the stomach-

Mikan: Guh! Cries in agony...

Takahashi (Mister Tin Can; she's the robot maid for a refresher): I want a heart! (Haven't seen her in a while, fortunately.)

Piyo (Mister Scarecrow): Piiiiii! -heart- (I do wonder how they got the bird IN the building, but honestly, this is a big theater.)

Mikan: Come on Prince Aniphilia! We have to be Dorothys now!

Ruka: Go figure.. Trying to resist Piyo. So hard!.

Mikan and Ruka: I want to go home, I want to home. Taps ruby high heels three times.

Ruka: WAIT! WHERE'D THESE HIGH HEELS COME FROM? Ooh, they're glittery! (This proves it...)

Mochiage backstage: He he he.

Mikan: We are at the ball! Oh dear prince, can you offer me a dance?

Ruka: Gladly.

Kokoyomi: Eight other princesses danced around them. Whom included: Princess Chemistry, Chef Princess, Princess Inventor, Miss Cat Dog Princess, and four others whom you guys don't personally know. Princess Nullification and Prince Aniphilia dance together beautifully in the middle of the room. While the Fire Prince is being lonely in the corner.

Tobita (Illusion Prince): Fire Prince, what woes you?

Natsume: I'm tired.

Tobita: Of what?

Natsume: This food is disgusting I swear. This isn't a cucumber, it's an eggplant. Who eats eggplants? (I personally like eggplants.)

Tobita: Is that so?

Natsume: Looks at watch. I have to go take away Bunny Pants away from Ruka now. Damn script. Uhh, let go of her Princess Aniphilia! I'm taking her as my wife. Whisper whisper, hint hint.

Ruka: I am no match! Princess Nullification, I have noticed that your heart belongs with the Fire Prince. Go with him!

Mikan: Princess Aniphilia, I am not that kind of person unfortunately, so Fire Prince is my best bet for the survival of my kingdom. I hope you find love elsewhere! Fire Prince let's get married!

Natsume: About that...

Mikan: Oh my goodness! You killed the wedding planner too? How dare you! Vengeance will take place! (What the...?)

Kokoroyomi: Uhh...That's the end. The two got married and live happily ever after. Thanks for watching!

Everyone in the audience applauded them and stood up to get out of the theater. "That was the most random play I've ever seen," Subaru commented.

"Filled with tragedy no doubt," Shuuichi smiled.

Subaru sighed, "Where was the musical in that?"

"Older brother!" Hotaru cried out, "I need to talk to you privately."

"Strange...what are you up to now?" he asked suspiciously. Thinking that this there is someone wrong going on with this conversation.

"Nothing, just come." On the other hand, Shuuichi was suspicious and fearing for the worst.

Subaru saw that she led him to a secret place. "What do you need?"

Hotaru acted strangely and hesitated. "I feel like dying."

"What?"

I could instantly teleport anywhere I want, but then I'd have to wait for Subaru to catch up. Friendship is such a big part in life isn't it?

Life gives you strange companions, make sure you steer clear away from them. Especially the ones related to you. Besides that, life is not something to play around with.

"...eight maids a milking,
seven swans a swimming,
six geese a laying,
five golden rings,
four calling birds,
three French hens,
two turtledoves,
and a partridge in a pear tree."

Typer's Note -
Oh wow! It's raining hard in California. That's somewhat horrible around this time D:
Well, enough brooding over that. Hope you somewhat enjoyed that.
Review and stuff and thanks for reading this far. Even though my writing isn't the best out there.
NOW...THE RANDOM STUFF BELOW...Read it ;D

1. (By adding -eth to the end of the word doesn't make it any more Shakespearean than it already wasn't.)
Subaru! No duh :P
2. (How cute! Although, this is getting away from the intended story.)
Shuuichi. No kidding ;D
3. (That's a very girly name, even for poor Ruka-san.)
Shuuichi! Poor Ruka D;
4. (He's in denial.)
Shuuichi! Oh wow xD
5. (Haven't seen her in a while, fortunately.)
Either one could say this, maybe both of them did.
6. (I do wonder how they got the bird IN the building, but honestly, this is a big theater.)
Subaru =o Oohzies
7. (This proves it...)
Shuuichi. Ah dear...What is he thinking?
8. (I personally like eggplants.)
Subaru? I dunno, does he eat eggplants?
9. (What the...?)
Subaru. Very violent story...