Okay, I held off posting this chapter because I was dissapointed with the reviews. Anyways, here it is. Nice and...non-long. Anyways, to answer the question of a past reviewer...
-Blackblood-: Mikan found out about Yuka during her training. Persona told Mikan all about her mother in an attempt to get under her skin. It worked for quite a while, until Persona told her the full story about how Yuka wasn't exactly a traitor. So, Mikan has known about Yuka for over 3 years. Makira also knew about her, so she uses Yuka to provoke Mikan, as seen in the past chapters. And Mikan owned her face for it too XD
Anyways, this is the last chapter guys. I really would like if you review or e-mail me telling me to write a Sequel or Epilogue, cause you guys aren't going to like this ending.
Fight - Part II
Mikan and Natsume were together standing outside of their dorms. Mikan was wearing the long crimson dress she picked out, while Natsume was in his usual black suit, only this time he refused to wear a tie. Mikan was carrying two long white gloves in her hand as she and Natsume stood there, only a few inches away from each other. There was no meeting Hotaru and Ruka on the way there, as the day before, Mikan and Natsume convinced them to stay in their dorms during the concert. As soon as the music stopped playing, Hotaru and Ruka would escape the Academy using his eagle. It hadn't been easy to convince their best friends to leave them, but they did.
"Are you ready..?" Mikan asked, speaking softly.
"Yes." He replied.
"Remember. Keep the Nullification Alice I gave you active the entire dance." She whispered.
"Alright." Natsume nodded.
"And pray this works..." Mikan said softly. She stood on her toes, kissing Natsume softly on the lips. After a few moments, they pulled apart. He wrapped his arm around her waist as she tugged the white gloves on.
"Let's go." He said, pulling her against him. She smiled softly at him. "Let's get back our daughter." And with those words, Mikan teleported them to the building the Dance was being held in. They appeared in the center of a large mass of people, startling the few who noticed them. Natsume and Mikan positioned themselves so they could talk without seeming suspicious, since anyone who saw them would think they were making out.
"Why would he throw you a concert? Don't you find that suspicious?" Natsume whispered.
"No. It was probably Narumi being overly hyper who decided this." Mikan replied.
"I suppose you're right.." Natsume muttered.
"Time to get started." Mikan whispered with a smile, watching the stage. After a moment, she pulled away from Natsume, smiling reassuringly at him. She and Natsume walked to the stage together, unnoticed. At the steps, Natsume stopped, while she continued onto stage. As soon as she reached the microphone, all eyes were on her. Instead of smiling at them like always, or saying any words like she usually did, she merely grabbed the microphone. Slow music started to play, and she began to sing.
(Memories - Within Temptation)
In this world you tried,
Not leaving me alone behind.
There's no other way,
I pray to the gods let him stay.
The memories ease the pain inside,
And now I know why.
All of my memories keep you near.
In silent moments,
Imagine you'd be here.
All of my memories keep you near,
In silent whispers, silent tears
Made me promise I'd try,
To find my way back in this life.
Hope there is a way,
To give me a sign you're okay.
Reminds me again it's worth it all,
So I can go home.
All of my memories keep you near.
In silent moments,
Imagine you'd be here.
All of my memories keep you near.
In silent whispers, silent tears.
Together in all these memories,
I see your smile.
All of the memories I hold dear.
Darling you know I'll love you,
Til the end of time.
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments,
Imagine you'd here.
All of my memories keep you near,
In silent whispers, silent tears.
All of my memories...
The music came to a slow stop. "My next song I wrote only a week ago." Mikan said softly.
(Lonely - Deep Spirit)
Ever e-ever ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever e-ever ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever ee-ver ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever ee-ver ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever ee-ver ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever ee-ver ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
lonely lonely loney lonely lonely lonely
e-ever felt so lonely
have you ever felt so lonely?
lonely lonely loney lonely lonely lonely
e-ever felt ever felt ever felt so lonely
remember the time
when you here inside my dream
I wish you'll be mine
you're understanding what i mean
discover and see
that you're the only one for me
together we'll be free
that so it's ment to be
have you ever felt so lonely you're the one and only did you ever by. why did you say goodbye
have you ever felt so lonely you're the one and only did you ever by. why did you say goodbye
have you ever felt so lonely you're the one and only did you ever by. why did you say goodbye
have you ever felt so lonely you're the one and only did you ever by. why did you say goodbye
have you ever felt so lonely?
have you ever felt so lonely?
Lonely lonely lonely lonely lonely lonely
Ever e-ever ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever e-ever ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever ee-ver ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever ee-ver ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever ee-ver ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Lonely lonely lonely lonely lonely lonely
ever felt so lonely
remember the time
when you here inside my dream
I wish you'll be mine
you're understanding what i mean
discover and see
that you're the only one for me
together we'll be free
that so it's meant to be
have you ever felt so lonely you're the one and only did you ever by. why did you say goodbye
have you ever felt so lonely you're the one and only did you ever by. why did you say goodbye
have you ever felt so lonely you're the one and only did you ever by. why did you say goodbye
have you ever felt so lonely you're the one and only did you ever by. why did you say goodbye
have you ever felt so lonely?
Ever e-ever ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever e-ever ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever e-ever ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
Ever e-ever ever e-ever felt so ever e-ever ever felt so lonely
There was no stop between songs. As soon as one ended, the other began. Mikan was slowly getting weaker from using her Alice, but she didn't show it as she continued to sing.
(Destiny - Nightcore)
Do you believe
in destiny
I close my eyes
and dream that you are
closer to me
so follow me
and you will see
together we can touch the sky
were flying so high
high
(higher)
(do you believe)
(next to me)
I'm free to love tonight
until the morning sky
the night sky
I'd hope it last forever
and in my dreams
I'll never let you go
(destiny)
I know you need
to be with me
with love it feels so good
its only fantasy
if time will die
I wonder why
will you be here with me
come daylight fading away
I'm free to love tonight
until the morning sky
the night sky
I'd hope it last forever
and in my dreams
I'll never let you go
(let you go)
(do you believe)
(in destiny)
I'm free to love tonight
until the morning sky
the night sky
I'd hope it last forever
and in my dreams
I'll never let you go
I'm free to love tonight
until the morning sky
the night sky
I'd hope it last forever
and in my dreams
I'll never let you go
This time, the song seemed to have a much darker feeling. Mikan was singing louder, more powerfully, and as such using more of her Alice on a large mass of people as she sang:
(Hand of Sorrow - Within Temptation)
The child without a name grew up to be the hand
To watch you, to shield you, or kill on demand
The choice he'd made he could not comprehend
His blood a grim secret they had to commend
He's torn between his honor and the true love of his life
He prayed for both but was denied
So many dreams were broken and so much was sacrificed
Was it worth the ones we loved and had to leave behind
So many years have passed, who are the noble and the wise?
Will all our sins be justified?
The curse of his powers tormented his life
Obeying the crown was a sinister price
His soul was tortured by love and by pain
He surely would flee, but the oath made him stay
He's torn between his honor and the true love of his life
He prayed for both but was denied
So many dreams were broken and so much was sacrificed
Was it worth the ones we loved and had to leave behind
So many years have passed, who are the noble and the wise?
Will all our sins be justified?
Please forgive me for the sorrow
For leaving you in fear
For the dreams we had to silence
That's all they'll ever be
Still I'll be the hand that serves you
Though you'll not see that it is me
So many dreams were broken and so much was sacrificed
Was it worth the ones we loved and had to leave behind
So many years have past, who are the noble and the wise?
Will all our sins be justified?
Once the song ended, Natsume stepped onto the stage, causing many gasps from the crowd. Mainly the girls, though. Mikan smiled softly for the first time during the performance as he came up, taking hold of the second Microphone. Mikan turned back to the crowd, her eyes widening somewhat when she saw two very familiar little girls. Liv and Liz were pushing through the front of the crowd, cheering happily. Mikan grinned. "This last song is a duet from me and Natsume both!"
A very fast beat song began to play.
(A/N: Mikan is italics while Natsume is bold)
(Far up in the Air - E-type)
When everything I do just make
me feel the same
I need to get away
To somewhere far away
I wonder, why is that
I can't play the game
And find another way
To focus and take aim
Going away to clear my mind
I know I need it when
I have to start again
Going away, I know I'll find
Somewhere I can be myself once again
Suddenly, the pair began to float. Smiling brightly, Mikan began to sing.
Whenever I am far up in the air
No one knows where I am
Where I'm going
So far up in the air
Trying to let go
Cause here I know how
To live day by day
I know that this can't be
nobody's fault but mine
Tried to be everywhere
Like anyone would care
I always thought that everything
would be just fine
If I just played it fair
But now I crossed the line
Mikan and Natsume flew up to each other, taking each others hands in with their free ones.
Going away to clear my mind
I know I need it when
I have to start again
Going away, I know I'll find
Somewhere I can be myself once again
Whenever I am far up in the air
No one knows where I am
Where I'm going
So far up in the air
Trying to let go
Cause here I know how
To live day by day
You know I'll be there
When you feel that I'm drifting away
You know I'm far from here
But you know I still care
You know I still care
Whenever I am far up in the air
No one knows where I am
Where I'm going
So far up in the air
Mikan and Natsume lowered to the stage floor.
Whenever I am far up in the air
No one knows where I am
Where I'm going
So far up in the air
Trying to let go
Cause here I know how
To live day by day
The music came to a stop... No applause. Everyone seemed to be frozen in place. "I know you're minds are still working. I know you can hear us, and understand us, but you can't use your body. You have lost control. But... you will regain it." Mikan said, removing her dress. Fear began to light up in peoples eyes. Mikans dress fell to the ground, revealing her wearing a black leather top, black shorts, and black boots.
"We will be hunted for this..." Natsume said, removing his tux to reveal similar clothes. Black shirt, black jeans, and black shoes.
"But we have accepted our fate. Now it's time for you to accept yours." Mikan raised a hand, pointing to the exit doors. "Go. Go and kill the Elementary School Principal. Use your Alices and destroy him!" Mikan yelled. Instantly, everyone was rushing out the doors. Mikan took Natsume's hand quickly, teleporting to outside of the Principals office. A few moments after they did so, the school alarm started blaring. "They got out." Mikan said.
"Yes." Natsume simply said. Mikan raised her arms, putting a barrier around the Principals office, trapping everyone who was inside it there. Mikan and Natsume stood there for a while, waiting for the students to reach them. Mikan began to sing softly.
"Sparkling angel I believe
You were my savior in my time of need.
Blinded by faith I couldn't hear
All the whispers, the warnings so clear.
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door.
There's no escape now,
No mercy no more."
A few seconds later, the stampede of Students reached them. Mikan dropped her arms, the barrier dropping as well. Everyone who could, rushed into the office. Inside stood Nobara, Persona, the Principal, everyone else in the Dangerous Ability Class, and Makira.
Mikan quickly teleported behind the Principal. In one swift movement, she grabbed the blade from his desk, wrapped her arm around his throat, and held the sword to his back. (Remember? The sword her used on Mikan last chapter) "Don't move." Mikan hissed into his ear. She was feeling very weak from using her Alices so much, but she still didn't show it. Instead, she nullified his Alices.
"Mikan." Natsume said.
"Kill them." The Principal hissed.
Nobara, Persona, and the rest of the class began to attack the students. Mikan got shot with a jolt a pain, causing her to drop the blade. She hissed, increasing the Nullification on his Alices, glaring.
"No more of that from you." She whispered to the Principal. "Use your Alices and kill this man!" Mikan yelled, using her Voice Pheromone Alice. Even the Dangerous Class froze. Everyone turned to Mikan and the Principal charging their Alices.
"Fallen angel, tell me why?
What is the reason, the thorn in your eye?
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door
There's no escape now
No mercy no more
No remorse cause I still remember
The smile when you tore me apart." Mikan whispered softly into the Principals ear.
"Now!" Mikan shouted. Instantly, everyone released their Alices at the pair. Only a split second before they hit, everything froze.
"What the...?" Mikan wondered, watching as everyone except her was frozen. Then, two women appeared in front of her. "Who are..." Mikan suddenly recognized them. One of them had long curly blonde hair, while the other had short, shoulder length black hair. "Liv? Liz?" Mikan asked.
"Yes." The blonde replied.
"How are you..?"
"Remember how I said I could stop time?" The black haired girl asked.
"..Yes?"
"Well.. Many, many years ago, I stopped myself from being affected by time. Olivia was with me.." Eliza jerked her head towards the blonde beside her. "..and I accidentally did the same to her. I can freeze certain aspects, and leave everything else alone... Or I can do what I have done. I can freeze everything except those who I choose. However, whenever I do this, Liv and I both revert to this age. I don't know why.."
"But... why did you freeze it?"
"Because.." Olivia said softly. "If we didn't, you would be a pile of ashes on the ground. You may hide it from everyone else, but we know that you don't have to energy to hold a barrier around yourself when all those Alices hit. You have a debt to fulfill. We can't allow you to die before you repay it."
"Debt?" Mikan wondered.
"Yes. A week ago, when you collapsed against the fountain, we saved you. We kept you alive, and now, because of us, you will live forever." Eliza said.
"W-what?" Mikan asked.
"Yes. We 'stopped your time'."
"And his as well.." Olivia pointed to Natsume, who was in the mass of students. "Look at him, Mikan. He knows you won't survive this. He knows how weakened you are. He fears for you." She continued. Mikan looked at Natsume's frozen form. He was frozen in place while pushing through the group of now-frozen students, trying to get to her.
Mikan studied her Fiance's face for a few moments, tears forming in her eyes. "What happens when he uses a stolen Alice to protect himself the moment I disappear from his side?" Mikan frowned. "...He will fear for much more if he lives... They all will." Mikan said, sighing. "I have to protect them all." Mikan walked forward, resuming her position holding the Principal. "Unfreeze it." She said with determination.
"Why do you wish this fate?" Liv asked.
Mikan ignored her, her gaze set on Natsume. Liv looked at Liz, and with a sigh, they both nodded.
"The Reason? Because I love him." Mikan thought. Suddenly, the Alices flew forward, hitting the Principal and causing a large blast of light...
Cliffy. Told you you'd hate the ending. Review with either 'Sequel' or 'Epilogue'. I can't decide which one Q.Q
