A/n: Hi! Hi! The The tenth chappie is here!

I DO NOT OWN GAKUEN ALICE! (If I did, Rhiana and Alicia would be real characters and not OC's.)

Sorry if it took so long to update! It was because (1), I didn't have time, (2) I was too busy with my homework, and (3) My internet was [slightly broken.

Anyway, enjoy the chapter!

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Chapter Ten: Natsume's Secrets

Alicia, Rhiana and Ruka walked to the fifth Cherry Blossom tree and entered.

"Alright, Ruka," Rhiana said, "Talk. What were you going saying earlier?"

"Well, Natsume tells me all of his secrets and I'm just getting worried about his missions," Ruka told them.

"If Natsume has been going on missions, then why didn't he tell us?" Rhiana asked.

"And why didn't he let us come with him?" Alicia seconded.

"He didn't tell you and didn't let you come because he didn't want to burden you. Do you remember last year, Rhiana? You snapped and killed your aunt without blinking. After that you just collapsed. Natsume didn't show it but he was worried. You could've died. He didn't want to put you two in danger, you know. He cares about a lot of people but he has a funny way of showing it," Ruka replied. (A/n: The part with Rhiana killing their aunt is in the other story: Past and Present)

"We knew that he had a funny way of showing peope that he cared," Alicia said.

"But what we didn't know was that he actually keeps us from helping him with missions," Rhiana finished.

The two siblings exchanged glances and looked at Ruka again.

"Ruka?"

"Yes?"

"Why do you want us to help Natsume? Oh, and don't give us that I'm-his-best-friend-so-it's-my-job answer," Rhiana said.

"Ummm..."

"Spit it out, Nogi!" Alicia cried.

"Okay, okay! If Natsume doesn't survive a mission, thn he won't be able to--"

"Won't be able to what--?" Rhiana asked.

"Hewon'tbeabletotellMikanthathelikesher!" Ruka said rather quickly. (A/n: Translation: He won't be able to tell Mikan that he likes her)

Alicia and Rhiana exchanged glances. Ruka looked scared. What were these two going to do now?

He waited and crossed his fingers. He opened one of his eyes (They were closed) and saw Alicia and Rhiana give each other high-fives. "Yes!" They both cried.

"What--?"

"We knew that our little brother liked Mikan," Alicia explained.

"Ohh..."

"Anyway, let's go. I'll bet Hotaru and Mikan are beginning to wonder where we are," Rhiana said.

Ruka nodded as the three made their way back to Central Town.

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A/n: I'm so sorry if it's short-ish!

I promise to update ASAP!

Review, please!