Well…
Erm…
A new chapter!
-runs away-
I'm so sorry for the late-ness in updating!!!
Can you hear their laughter?
I can…
Do you wish to join them?
I do…
Will you?
No…
Why?
Because,
A puppet cannot move on its own will…
Mikan clutched the blue-green object in her hands. It was an amulet, and it hung from a thick silver chain. An object that she was to take from the AAO, as an order from Persona. She stood on a high branch to conceal herself from enem
Sweat plastered her hair to her forehead. She wasn't exactly cut out for these harsh, physical labors. She was delicate, literally. She was exhausted, drawing in deep breaths, and
"IT'S GONE!! IT'S GONE, IT'S BEEN STOLEN!!!"
She heard a man's voice cut into the silence of the night. She leaned on the trunk of the tree for support, and closed her eyes. She imagined the school of Alice Academy, and soon, the familiar smell filled her nostrils.
She opened her eyes.
She had teleported into the faculty room, where Persona was chatting seriously with Natsume, Ruka, Hotaru, and Youichi.
"What have you been doing to her?!" Natsume shot at him angrily, Hotaru and Youichi also staring at the man with angry eyes.
"Mikan-nee was never like this! You've sent Natusme-nii on missions, and you're making Mikan-nee do them now, aren't you?!"
Persona's lip curled into a smile.
"Whatever are you talking about?"
At that moment, Mikan walked over to the man, wobbling, sweating, panting, and holding up the amulet. He eyes widened fearfully at the sight of her younger brother and her friends.
The amulet was tossed into Persona's hands, and she pushed them out of the room.
"Mikan!" Hotaru said firmly.
"What's going on?! I know he's the cause!!"
Mikan looked back at Persona, who was examining the object in his hands.
She took out the pad of paper and the pen, and started scribbling.
"Shiro Neko, do you remember?" Persona's voice came.
Mikan scribbled faster, and shoved the piece of paper into Hotaru's hands. She closed the door, and they all heard the lock click.
I'm sorry, again…
I can't be with you anymore.
Leave me alone, don't come near me…
Hotaru, please,
Take care of Youichi.
Youichi, Natsume,
…
I'm so sorry…
And everyone, Please forget that you ever knew me.
They all stared at the note. Youichi eyes narrowed, and her hit the door with his fist.
"MIKAN-NEEEEE!!"
Mikan cried silently behind the door. Persona, without looking at her, left through another door.
Why won't you join them?
Because I can't.
Because you're a puppet?
Exactly.
Why can't you break away from them?
Because I'm too weak.
It was then that their friendship began cracking.
Youichi, Hotaru, Natsume, and Ruka all took her words as a command.
They stayed away from her.
They pretended they didn't know her.
They walked past her in the hallways, without glancing or showing any sign of recognition.
Mikan felt a little lonely, and heartbroken, watching them laughing. But she knew that this was for the best. As long as they didn't get hurt, as long as her precious sibling and friends wouldn't get hurt…
She stared up at the bright blue sky.
It's fine…
I'll become strong…
For them.
Unknown…
A man sat in a chair
"Hmph…that Persona has been training the little white cat well."
"…"
"Aren't you so happy, Yuka that you get to see your precious daughter again?"
"Y-Yes, master…"
The woman stood behind him. She had short, brown hair, and dark chocolate eyes. She wore a simple white dress and black shoes.
"My, my, Yuka…developing feelings, are we?"
"No, Master!"
SLAP!
The red-haired man stood from his seat, knocking over the chair.
"M-Master…"
"You exist nothing but to serve me, Yuka! After you where brought here by other AAO members! You're lucky you were allowed to live!!!"
"Yes, master! I-I'm terribly sorry!"
Puppet number one,
Puppet number two…
Dance, dance, kill kill
Hear my words,
Puppet, puppets, dance to our will…
Are you the only one?
No.
How do you know?
Because I do.
It's her, isn't it?
It's my fault,
That I trained my daughter to be like this.
It's all my fault.
Drip…drip…
The scarlet liquid splattered onto the green grass as she leaned against the beautiful sakura tree as she walked.
Fresh cuts and bruises covered her arms. She had managed to complete her mission, but her body paid a price, with several injuries.
Must you go on like this?
Yes. For them.
Can you handle it?
I…I can't lose anything anymore.
So even if I break,
At least my life would have been of some use.
"Then who'll look out for us when you die, you idiot?"
The familiar, masculine voice said to her.
She felt strong arms lift her up.
She tried to protest, to break away, but no words came out, her body was weak…or either his body was too strong.
"Why are you doing this?"
"Because I need to."
"Even if you break?"
Familiar, isn't it?
"Yes."
"Because then, my life would have been of some use for something."
Her eyes blurred, and she closed them.
But, she felt the warmth of someone else on her lips.
A strong feeling, yet gentle…soft, but heard…
Her lips had locked with Natsume's.
Broken immediately, a strong feeling…
Broken links, remains of the chain…
The second chain,
…
Broken by Happiness.
The sheer bliss…
Of experiencing a kiss…
Which leads…
To love.
Or does it?
Erm, so we're at chain two out of thirteen…-.-;;
Not sure if my ideas for chapters will last. XD
But I'm hanging in there!
And, um…yeah.
…
So…review?