Wail of the banshee~ Bad News
Question at the English-speaking readers: Is it possible to say janitorial duties for the stuff the janitor is doing? Otherwise I'm just making up random English-words again, lol. Sorry, my English really isn't that great, but I try my best.
And sorry for the late update, btw! I had a writing blockade since I only made up the action-parts in my mind, yet, I still have to fill the holes with fillers!
It was one week ago that Luna had been assigned the janitorial duties. After the snowball-incident, Mikan had been immediately brought to the academy-hospital.
The one who gave her a piggyback-ride – it was Hotaru- had been complaining about her weight all the time. That time, Hotaru just didn't ask for rabbits [A/N: for thoose who only read the manga: rabbits are GA's money-pieces] because she felt some symphaty for her injured best friend. At least Youichi had been tactful enough, not to complain about her weight before- Mikan really didn't feel like making a diet in the moment.
But back to topic. The result of Mikans visit at the hospital was a big-thick plaster plastered arround her right hand and one third of her lower arm. She didn't understand why the nurse insisted on putting it on for prevention (of what?), even though her hand wasn't broken at all.
Her hand didn't hurt anymore, and it was already slighty moveable again; Mikan didn't like the sad stares strangers gave her everytime they saw her plastered hand-arm.
At least her friends had the idea to sign the plaster with their signatures and some colourful pictures. Now it didn't seem that blank and sterile anymore. She was thankful to whomever the idea belonged to.
It was kinda kind and touching that all of her friends helped her to master daily-life, too, although Mikan didn't like the idea to be in a need of help all the time.
Mikan was sitting in her classroom. Her gaze either rested on the view outside – Mikan wanted to go out badly and do some activities, but the doctor permitted her to do sports-, or on her plaster which was plastered with bright flowers now. They just had a lesson with Narumi, and another lesson waited for them.
Mikan was torn out of her trance, when the speaker in the corner of the classroom cracked loudly to catch their attention. Narumi looked up from the blackboard in astonishment – probably he didn't know a speech ahd been planned, either. The cracking resounded once again as if the speaker was harrumphing. Then a firm and monotone voice began to speak- Mikan noticed that it was the junior high's principal.
"This message is dedicated to all students of the elementary school. The council of Gakuen Alice wants you to follow the new guidelines -which had been passed this morning- at all costs. If you do not follow the advice given to you, there will be severe punishment. The council advices you not to move allone on campus, especially not after sunset. Do not move in districts you are not permitted to enter; bad incidents might happen if you do, and the school won't take responsibility for your foolishness."
Without another word, the principals speech ended as quickly as it begun. Mikan sceptically raised her brow and shuddered, after the last part of the speech resounded. It almost sounded like a thread, no it was a thread! The abrupt end of a speech would usually seem unappropriate und unpolite, but this time it displayed definite might and authority- Mikan decided not to disobey the new orders.
Silent murmurs raised in the classroom, and all students looked at Narumi-sensei -questioningly. "Oi, Naru, what's up with this new "guidelines" ?" They guy asking emphasized the word "guidelines" scornfully.
Narumi shrugged, but his usual sparkling-attitude was gone. "I don't really know why...". Before he could end his sentence, Mikan's classmates began to throw expired vegetables at Narumi, who dodged them skillfully. They never came up with something new. Narumi was already used to this, but he wondered where his stundets always got this expired vegetables from out of a sudden; perhaps with magic? The class boo-ed at him, but he managed to silence them with a lot of effort. "Hey! I didn't even end my sentence, yet! That's impolie, you know?" Narumi crossed his arms and gave them a pissed look, meanwhile the class was silent to receive the sermon which was obviously going to be given to them.
"I won't tell you my information until you apologize, class!" This time, the class boo-ed even louder than before and you could hear "I-thought-you-had-no-infos-naru"-shouts. And although Narumi dodged the vegetables very well, his head was hit by a rotten tomato which- unfortunately- bursted after the impact. The juice ran down Narumis hair and dripped on his nose, but he just wiped it away as if it was no big deal. Mikan wondered, why all of her classmates seemed to like teacher-bullying; wasn't it punishable after all?
The "throw-food-and-hit-naru"-contest continued and Mikan –who couldn't bear it anymore- jumped up from her seat eneretically, while raising her hand and shouting: "Hai! Gomen Narumi-sensei! Please forgive s, we want to know your info!"
The class turned towards her, glaring. Thoose sadists just had witnessed how a little pigtailed girl spoiled their fun. Mikan pouted. "I know you want to know the info, as well! So don't think you can make me believe I don't knowe what you believe! And don't glare at me!"
Natsume facepalmed, while Ruka smiled nervously. Ouch. Mikan just got herself into trouble with that naive way of hers.
Before the class could turn Mikan into their next victim, Narumi clapped his hands and began to tell them his "info".
"Fine, thank you Mikan-chan. You are the only one with good behaviour in this class." He punished thew class with a glare. And the class glared back- expect Mikan and some expectations, the praise made her shine brightly. But Narumi ignored their behaviour and returned to his speeck. "Like I said before, I do not know particular reasons, but I have assumptions."
The whole class-Mikan included- sighed and Narumi rolled his eyes, muttering something under his breath.
"Some stundets of the elementary- and high school-division went missing in the last week. They have yet to be found again."
The whole class gasped in shock. How was it possible that students go missing in Gakuen Alice? Everything was hermetically bolted; well, almost.
"Before we know what is going on, we want you to be very careful, students. Please accept the new guidelines, it's important".
His expression spoke volumes, and Narumis lips formed into a thin line. "That's it for today. You can leave now; ah, and do not forget your essays about good behavious in class".
With that, the usual carefree-smile returned to Narumis face. And the class left the classroom- more or less shocked by Narumis "assumptions".
Next issue: more bad news : ]
And I wanted to thank my one and only true reader; Hannahbluenanna13XD ! (Not that the others aren't true, too, if I even have other readers– they don't let me notice xD)
Thank you for your support, I appreciate it very much *sobs* I'll follow your advice in the next chap *winks*
Ps: I don't think a snowball-attack at Natsume would work that easily (he'd just catch it in midair if he was concentrated) but a short-ranged attack might actually work! xD