--Cadet Mimi Tachikawa, at your service!—

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Thanks for the reviews! ^_^ I never knew that this particular story would even get any. Okay, this really must seem like from Cadet Kelly—which I really don't want it to be. So it's not, no drill team, no father-daughter scenarios, nada. Arigatou to AnimeaChina for the idea ^_^ It's your reviews that make me work harder. And now to heat things up a little…

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Ah, the smell of Christmas is drawing nearer and nearer! Oh how I love this holiday, friends and family all getting together, all the fabulous presents, mistletoes, and most of all—snow! I just love playing around the snow. I wonder how they celebrate it here…

"We live on Earth too, Mimi, we celebrate Christmas like any other families—only this one's bigger," Karen giggled as we were sitting by the Sakura tree. Karen looked up, "We all gather at least two week before Christmas and we all decorate this tree. Lights, ornaments, a star, just like any other normal tree…and then everyday we drop the presents we have for each other and open them together on Christmas morning."

I sighed and leaned back on the bark and sighed. I wonder what momma and papa are doing this Christmas, what am I going to do? I know a part of me is still so mad that they sent me here but another part misses them so much…I miss my house, my room, my friends, everything back home. Especially the mall…and Katie, I wonder how Katie's doing without me.

"I'm gonna go head back to the room, it's way too cold out here I can't believe you're not even shaking," Karen said and stood up, shivering.

Hn, how could I be cold? "I love the snow, it's something that comforts me," I said. "You go on ahead, I think I'll stay out here for a little longer."

"Okay, suit yourself," Karen said before walking away.

I hugged my knees, and stared out at the walking students. I guess I was a tad bit on the chilly side, though the Academy sure has the most kawaiiest winter coats!—Okay, sure it's the color of black fog but, it works well with the uniform. Oh, where was I now? Christmas, right…I love Christmas and all, being with my friends and family, but this year I'm stuck here—in Wintertorture Land! Though the good side is…Jun's-going-a-way-ay! Heh, this is going to be so sugoi! I'm stuck here with Matt and Jun is away!

"Oh yeah," I suddenly stood up and began doing a little dance, I didn't care if anyone saw me cause—"Loon's-going-a-way-ay!" I started laughing to myself and twirling around when I suddenly bumped into someone. "Oh, sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going."

"It's okay, you alright, Mimi?" I looked up, smiled and nodded when I saw it was Tai. He smiled back, "I see you're in the Christmas spirit, Cadet."

I giggled, "Mimi, not Cadet, school is finally over for me—for at least these two weeks, then the Moonlit Isle."

He chuckled, "Alright. Are you going home this break?"

My eyes widened, "I can go home?!" I couldn't believe it, but then…now it does sound pretty stupid that I didn't know.

Tai gave me a weird look, stupid me, "Of course we get to go home. It wouldn't be fair if we couldn't."

I grinned nervously and we began walking around the campus, "Yeah, guess you're right. I don't know if I'm going home, I don't know if my parents want me to anyway, or if I want to considering that I'm still so mad at them," I scowled at myself.

"I don't know why they sent you here, or why you're still mad at them but, there's absolutely no reason that they wouldn't want you to come home," he said, "especially for Christmas. C'mon, tis the season to be merry!" I laughed at his goofiness, "See."

"Yamato, aren't you gonna miss me?!"

Tai and I turned our heads up and now I wished I hadn't. Her loon-ness, of course, was hanging all over Matt! How more pathetic can this girl get? She's all over him, arrgh!

Matt tried to push her arm off, "Let go, Jun! I-I have to go back to my room!" he scowled.

I looked beside me when I heard Tai laugh, "Hey, need a hand, Yamato?" he asked and kept laughing while Matt nodded furiously. Tai nudged my arm and I followed him over and watched as Tai and Matt pried Jun off of Matt's arm. Quite a sight, really.

Of course, Jun had to blame me, "What are you looking at, doofus?" she glanced at Matt. "C'mon, Yamato, walk me back to my cabin?" she smiled.

"Uh—"

"Can't you take the hint that maybe he thinks you're being a bit too clingy? I swear you can be so clueless for a red-head," Whoa, did I just say that?! Way-to-go, me!

"What did you say?!" Jun exclaimed.

"Exactly what I think," Matt surprisingly said. Hey, I'm actually not the only one who can stand up to people…Jun shot another glare at me.

Tai cut in, "Well as much as I find this interesting, Frosty the Snowman is freezing his butt off so he's off to the lodge," he grinned. "See you three later," he said before walking away—marching away, trudging away, whatever.

"Ja, Taichi!" I waved happily before turning to Matt and Jun. "So, Matt, are you staying here for Christmas too cause—"

"Cadet Tachikawa?"

I turned my head and blinked curiously at the Cadet, "Yes?"

"The Commandant will like to see you in his office this instant."

I sighed, "Perfect," I turned my head to Matt—and Jun.

"Well, I guess we're heading to the same place," Matt said and walked towards me. "Need an escort?" he smiled suavely and offered his arm.

"What, Yamato!" Jun exclaimed.

I blushed and gladly took his arm, "Why not," I giggled and happily walked him away from Jun. Heh, heh…"Why are you going there anyway?" I asked in curiosity.

Matt bit his lip, "Well, apparently my mom called this morning. My parents are picking me up tomorrow and all I have to do is get an excuse note from the Commandant…"

"Oh."

"Sorry," he said and looked away. "I did think it'd be pretty cool to stay here and hang out with you," Did he say 'you'? Meaning me?

I solemnly walked myself into my uncle—or the Commandant's office and closed the door behind me. He was standing so straight by the window I doubt he even knew I was there, I sighed and plopped myself down onto my usual seat.

"Mimi, so nice to see you," he turned and greeted all…not-like him? "I have a certain matter I need to discuss with you."

"But I didn't do anything!" I stood up and protested.

He chuckled, "I know you didn't, my child. Sit down for I can't even imagine how you'll react once you get home."

Home? Did he say, home?! "Wait, what do you mean, Uncle?" I asked.

He smiled, "Well, it seems you've been suspended for a while—seems like your parents want you home for some holiday situation."

"Omigosh," I exclaimed and quickly hugged him. "I'm going home? No kidding?! This is sugoi! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!" I squealed when he suddenly but gently pushed me back with a cough. "Oh, heh, gomen," I grinned.

"I see you're excited," he smiled and patted my head. "Well, I hope you have a great time, Cadet. And, Merry Christmas."

Two hours later, I was packed and ready to go. My parents were picking me up in a few minutes and I can't wait! I had already said my goodbyes to everyone, even Jun! Okay so I was exaggerating when I said I didn't wanna go home, and wanted to stay with Karen and Tai and Matt—but Matt was already going home so I didn't need to worry about Jun taking him…but I am going to miss him, and everyone else! But right now I just wanna go home…

*Beep, Beep!*

I quickly spun around and beamed when I saw my parents car drive up. My mom quickly got out and ran towards my spot where she threw her arms and started crying. Oh, moms…

"Mom, you really do take after grandma," I smiled as I hugged her back. "I missed you guys so much."

She let go and examined me, "Oh, my darling is still the same, so beautiful and funny! How's school so far, Mimi? Is everyone nice? Is the schoolwork too hard? Oh, maybe we should get a tutor…"

"No, mom, really. It's great here," I said and forced a smile when Otou-san picked me up. "Papa!"

"There's my princess," he smiled and chuckled. "C'mon, pumpkin, we better get on before the holiday traffic starts up."

I nodded and watch as my mom got in the car and my dad took all my luggage. Turning around for one last look before I leave, I sighed having a weird feeling that I'm missing something—no, it's not like one of those things that you forget, not my make-up either (Are you crazy?) I don't know, I just seemed to be missing something…

"Mimi, honey, let's go!" Momma called from the car.

Without paying attention, I swiftly turned around and knocked someone over. Whoever it was their bags fell to the floor and I knocked him over. Great, even on vacation I bump into people!

"I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going," I apologized and looked down to who it was. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, I guess I should've warned you too," the person replied. Hey, it was a girl…I smiled when she stood up and I began helping her with her bags.

"You're new here, aren't you?" I asked and handed her the last one.

"Yes, I am," she replied.

"Mimi!"

I turned back at her, "Well, I gotta go. Sorry again and Merry Christmas!" I smiled and waved off before running inside the car.

Omniscient POV  (First and only one~! So dun get used to it o.o)

The girl Mimi had bumped into smiled as the car drove away before turning towards the Academy, she breathed a sigh of encouragement and looked around.

"Okay, you can do this," she said and started walking. "You can do this, Sora."

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Sora? o_o See, this ain't gonna be like Cadet Kelly! And what surprises await Mimi now back home? Find out later and please review ^_^ And yes, I know the end went a bit fast but I gotta go now so.