-Crimson's Eye-

Disclaimer: I Don't Own Gakuen Alice and Whatever It Takes. The song is owned by Lifehouse. WHOO!! I love Lifehouse!! (hehe.. just ignore me)

Summary: After Mikan's death, Natsume decided to pursue her dream for her – to become a very famous singer. But something happened to him while at an interview of a famous television show.

Previously:

"Mikan? Sakura Mikan?" the person asked her

She was brought out of her daydreaming and panicky-self. She then faced the speaker that has been calling her for about 2 minutes.

She couldn't believe she'll be meeting him this way and this soon.

'Oh.My.Gosh.' she thought hysterically. 'This is so soon. Our first meeting for years. I'm still not ready to face him. Not at a time and at a place like this! What am I gonna do now?!'

-Chapter 3-

Mikan muttered a low curse between her breath and lost consciousness in front of person talking to her.

Natsume quickly caught Mikan as she collapsed and carried her bridal style towards the exit.

Teji, who was busy entertaining an employee, saw Mikan being carried by Natsume Hyuuga.

He rushed to their side and inquired what happened.

"Hyuuga-san. What happened to her?" Teji asked worryingly

"I was just asking her something and she paled and collapsed." Natsume said.

"Okay. I'll take her to the hospital, Hyuuga-san. You still have an interview to do this morning." Teji said while getting Mikan out from the arms of Natsume. "Arigato Hyuuga-san." Teji bowed before leaving the studio and went to the hospital.

Natsume just watched the director of the company and the girl he formerly talked to walk out the studio.

He just shrugged it off and walked somewhere else secluded before the interview. He found a sakura tree at the rooftop of the building.

'That's odd' He thought 'Why is there a sakura tree up here?'

Natsume just approached the tree and sat down and thought about what happened awhile ago.

'Who just is she? Why does she look like Mikan? No! it cant be! She's dead. I just saw her body before the burial.' Natsume thought hysterically and shook his head continuously. He just cant accept that Mikan is alive after all these years. If she were alive, how come she 

didn't try to get in touch with him? He still wanted to know more about her and asked her so many things.

His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of his friend's voice.

"Natsume" Ruka called out

"What is it, Ruka?" Natsume asked

"Well, your interview is about to start. You should have been there 5 minutes ago. Why are you here anyway?" Ruka asked

"I need some time to think about something that happened a while ago." Natsume said

"And what was that?" Ruka questioned

"I just thought I saw Mikan alive." Natsume answered

"What?!" a shocked Ruka bellowed

"Yes. I'm not joking Ruka. I approached the girl to assure myself that I was just not imagining things. But just as I asked her if she was Mikan, she collapsed in front of me." Natsume explained and faced Ruka with a serious face. "I need to see her again, Ruka."

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The host of the show faced the audience with the biggest smile that she could ever muster and held onto the microphone tightly.

"Good Morning Everyone!!" The host greeted with much enthusiasm and screams and roars can be heard after.

"This morning, we have a very, VERY special guest. They are labeled as the Hottest, Most Handsome group of guys in the world of show business. May we welcome The Crimson's Eye band!! Singing their new single, 'Whatever It Takes'" the host screamed in delight as the drums and the guitar played for the intro.

A strangled smile fell from your face
What kills me that I hurt you this way
The worst part is that I didn't even know
Now there's a million reasons for you to go
But if you can find a reason to stay

Natsume suddenly had an image flashed into his mind. It was the time when he last saw Mikan before a mission. He always worried her and hurt her indirectly.

I'll do whatever it takes
To turn this around
I know that what's at stake
I know that I've let you down


And if you give me a chance
Believe that I can change
I'll keep us together whatever it takes

'Who was that girl just this morning? I want to know if she really is my Mikan.'

She said "If we're gonna make this work
You gotta let me inside even though it hurts
Don't hide the broken parts that I need to see"
She said "Like it or not it's the way it's gotta be
You gotta love yourself if you can ever love me"

'Mikan'

I'll do whatever it takes
To turn this around
I know what's at stake
I know that I've let you down
And if you give me a chance
And give me a break
I'll keep us together, I know you deserve much better

'You really deserve much better than dying Mikan. You don't deserve to die; I do.'

But remember the time I told you the way that I felt
That I'd be lost without you and never find myself
Let's hold onto each other above everything else
Start over, start over

I'll do whatever it takes
To turn this around
I know what's at stake
I know I've let you down
And if you give me a chance
and believe that I can change

I'll keep us together whatever it takes

'I surely do whatever it takes to bring you back to life Mikan. But I know it's impossible already. I just wanted you to know that I still love you Mikan.'

Applauses and nonstop uproars were heard all around the studio. Natsume merely flicker two fingers as a sign of thanks and for them to stop screaming. But it only worsens the shrieks of the audience. They found the wave or flicker vey hot. Natsume couldn't help but put on a fake façade to nod his head for thanks.

As the screams died off, the host called the band to have a seat at the couch prepared for them and they obliged.

"That was a Great performance you guys!" the host congratulated the band members.

"Thanks Yumi-san." Koko express thanks to the host named Yumi.

Yumi faced the camera then to the band members and announced "So we are here to interview you about the successful concert you had last night and how it is known for being the BEST concert of the century. What can you say about it?"

"Well, first of all, we are very thankful for all the support of our fans and family. Without you all, this concert wouldn't be possible and it wouldn't be as successful as it would have been." Ruka thanked the crowd.

"Hyuuga-sama, would you like to promote your new album to the audience?"

"Hn."

"The album of Crimson's Eye entitled Through A Lot with 14 songs in it." Natsume publicized "And it includes the song Whatever It Takes."

"These songs were all written by Natsume and were composed by all of the band mates. We know that most of the people can relate to these kinds of songs and the lyrics can really pierce their hearts right through. So, we ask of all of you to buy the CD and support us. We worked hard on this one, especially Natsume." Ruka explained as he alternately took glances to the audience, the camera then to Natsume.

"Hyuuga-sama, Nogi-sama said that you were the one who composed all the songs in this album." Yumi curiously asked.

"Hn"

"Well, how did you have the ideas on what to write in all of those?"

"Experience."

"Experience??"

"Hn."

"Could you open up more to th-" Yumi was suddenly cut off by Ruka

"Okay! Well, we would just like to leave that question alone because it is already part of out vocalist's personal life. We all know it's very hard for his part right now." Ruka requested kindness from everyone to leave his best friend alone when it comes to those kinds of matters.

"Okay. Thanks for the time Hyuuga-sama, Nogi-sama, and the other band members of Crimson's Eye band." Yumi gave her thanks and bowed before them in respect.

"Arigato gozaimasu, Yumi-san" replied all of the band members.

All of the people in the studio screamed once again for the band and gave their support to them one hundred percent.

The band bowed before the crowd, showing their gratitude and left the stage. All of them went straight to the dressing room and rested for a while.

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Mikan woke up to find herself in a white room and it smelled very sterile. She wondered why she was there. Last time she remembered, she was going to work and was going to help in the up going interview for that day.

She tried to get up from the bed when suddenly a person hurriedly stood up to her aid. She faced the person beside her and saw it was her good friend, Teji.

"Ohayo Teji-kun. What am I doing here?" she asked.

"Ohayo Mikan-chan. You fainted in the studio. Fortunately, Hyuuga-san caught you in time just before you hit the ground." Teji explained.

"Oh." Was all Mikan could muster. "When can I get out from here?"

"Don't worry Mikan-chan. You can already be discharged by this afternoon. I'll pay for your hospitalization today so that you wont have to spend your savings."

"Arigato Teji-kun." Mikan said and went back to sleep.

--

Mikan went home after she was discharged that afternoon. She was told to have a day's off since she was working too hard and pushing herself to her limit. Though she objected to the idea, she obliged because she thought that one day for rest won't hurt a bit. She decided to clean it since she didn't have the time to do it for the past few weeks. She can't believe that her house has become this messy.

She cleaned hard and only one thing came up to her mind and reminded her of her previous encounter.

'Natsume'

She shook her head wanting it to go away but her tries were futile. She can't forget the time he approached her at the studio. She just didn't expect him to be there and find her.

'I'll just worry about it tomorrow.' Mikan concluded and took a warm shower before going to bed. She needed a good night's rest tonight because she feels like there's something unexpected that going to happen tomorrow.

'Better be prepared for whatever happens.' She thought before drifting off to sleep.

-End of Chapter-

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A/N: LOL… I didn't wanted it to end this chapter this way.. but I cant think of anything else to continue… yea, I know… it sucks… please don't be disappointed… I promise to try much better… huhu… sulks in one corner

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