Hey! Sorry for the late update but I honestly couldn't think of what to write ^-^. Hope you like this short chapter. It lets you know how Natsume got out without Tsubasa knowing (seeing how he is his bodyguard, he should know, well nope.)

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C10: Questions..

(Mikan's POV)

I heard Tsubasa-senpai and Natsume talking and then I heard the song my mother used to sing to me 'Well that brings back memories' I thought to myself and I didn't fail to notice the tear sliding down my face. Sigh.

"Mikan-chan?" I said a soft voice next to me. I turned my head to the side.

"Kaname-senpai? What is it?" I asked him.

"Well you were crying. Is something the matter?"

"No, no, I'm fine. Thanks for asking." I said with a forced smile.

He looked at me seriously and said "Mikan-chan, you're like a little sister to me so I know when something is wrong and when you're fine, but if you don't want to tell me then that's fine just know that I'm here for you." All that with a soft smile on his face made me realize I was lucky to have friends like Kaname-senpai and Tsubasa-senpai.

"Hai." This time I spoke with a real smile.

"Mikan!"

"Hai! What is it Natsume?"

"Let's stop here for the night."

I nodded and turned Levi slightly to the left where I saw a clearing hidden between the trees.

(Natsume's POV)

'Good this should give us some time to rest before the real journey begins. We're making more progress than I thought, we should be out of the forest by midday tomorrow.'

"Natsume?"

"Hm?"

"Um, can I ask you a question?"

"Only one?" I looked at the owner of the voice with a smirk on my face.

"Haha, so funny. Yes only one." She answered.

"Ok."

"Um, Is anyone meeting us when we get to the palace?"

"No, because we're going in a secret way." I responded.

"Oh ok, thanks for letting me know. Um also, I think you should lead tomorrow because I don't know the way." Said Mikan nervously.

"Fair enough. Now get some sleep."

"H-hai." Came her soft response.