Summary: They've been best friends since they were kids. They vowed at each other that they will always be best friends forever. Yes, forever.

Chapter Eleven

Lying on her bed, Mikan stared at the ceiling. Earlier, she heard what Natsume and that unknown stranger was talking about. Missions... Stolen Alice stones... But she forgot everything about it when she heard Natsume saying that he'll treat her Howalons. Mikan pouted. She was so stupid to forget but now that she remembered...

She sat up. She has to find out who that person was. No matter what. She knew this "her" they were talking about was her, Mikan, and if Natsume needs her help, she'll be there. Mikan wore her fluffy slippers and went out of her room. Quietly, she went downstairs and out of their house. Mikan shivered. It sure was a cold night. She rode her bike and went to the treehouse. She'll be lucky if that person was there.

She climbed the ladder and went inside the treehouse. She opened the lights and looked around. Ow, how much she missed this treehouse. Mikan smiled when she saw their picture hanging on the wooden wall. She was smiling but Natsume was just staring at her with an annoyed expression.

"Sakura Mikan."

Mikan quickly turned around and stepped back, almost falling. She widened her eyes. "Who are you?" She blurted. Wait... His voice!

The person was wearing a white mask. And he was wearing black all over. "My name is Persona." He bowed. "Pleased to finally meet you, Sakura-san."

"H-How did you know I-I'm here?" Mikan stuttered.

Persona smirked, tapping his head with a forefinger. "I know you have heard our conversation earlier, Sakura-san."

Mikan gulped.

"I also know you came here because you wanted to know who I am."

Mikan widened her eyes. How did he know?

"Am I right, Sakura-san?"

Mikan nodded slowly. "Y-yes..." She whispered.

"I will answer your unspoken questions."

Mikan looked at Persona.

"Natsume needs your help. I know he's not telling you anything regarding of what he has been doing, Sakura-san but I think now is the time. He needs your help. He's been doing missions and we are trying to retrieve the Alice Stones the AAO has stolen but since Natsume is not getting enough rest and he has been over-using his Alice, he is failing to accomplish his missions. He badly needs your help."

"But knowing Natsume... He'll never..."

"I know. He'll never accept your help. That's why I've already thought of a plan, Sakura-san."

"What is it?"

"You can be his partner in the missions but you'll have to wear a mask for him not to know you."

"I'll take it!"

"Sakura-san, you must think hard. I know your condition."

"I don't care! I want to help Natsume! E-Even if..."

"You die?"

Mikan looked down and didn't answer. Then after awhile, she looked at Persona. "Yes. Even if it means losing my life. Natsume is my best friend and I never want to see him hurt!"

Persona smirked. "Good, Sakura-san, good."

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