To The Beautiful You
Disclaimers: I do NOT own Gakuen Alice although it would be fantastic if I did.
Al: Yay, first fanfic. Praise the lord.
Natsume: shut up.
Mikan: Don't be so mean. It's okay Al.
Natsume: Why are you helping her? She doesn't even own us.
Al: You're right, I don't own Gakuen Alice. Thank god I don't own you Natsume.
Mikan: Let's just move on to the story.
~~~~~Ch.1 Beginnings
A soft ray of sunlight danced in front her big eyes. Sakura Mikan was awakened by the soft sunlight that escaped from her light orange curtains. She groaned and rolled her blanket around her body, making her look like a caterpillar. A very sleepy caterpillar. As she continued rolling around on her bed, a loud and crisp scream cut through the morning air.
"Sakura Mikan, get yourself out of the ridiculous blanket that is making you look like a caterpillar and get ready to move to your new school."
Cold sweat started to pop up on Mikan's forehead. Her grandfather was never the one with patience. She had been so nervous about going to her new boarding school that she couldn't sleep until 2 in the morning, which led to being tired. She wouldn't have to go to that academy if it weren't for her mother. My dead mother, Mikan reminded herself. She was never here for me anyways, why bother thinking about her now. She's not going to help me. Mikan's dad died when she was one. She had no real memory of him. Only glimpse of a smile and a gentle hand. Mikan's mother never recovered from the death of her husband. Yuka Azumi started drinking to make herself forget the reality. Mikan was mostly raised by Nonno Sakura, her grandfather. Sure he was a little scary sometimes but he was always with Mikan. First homework assignment. First performance. First competition. First injury. Mikan saw him as a fatherly figure. Yuka was mostly going out at night, then coming back home in the morning and having huge hangovers and she sleeps during the day. The same thing happens everyday.
It wasn't surprising when the police showed up on Nonno's doorsteps, telling them how her mother died of alcohol poisoning. What was surprising was that Mikan didn't cry. Not a single teardrop was shed during that time. Mikan didn't know what to say. She wasn't sad or angry. Just nothing. She felt nothing. Nothing came to her. Only until later on that she felt guilt. And shame that she did not care about her mother. So her grandfather and her moved out of her mother's apartment in the city and moved to her grandfather's house. Her childhood was always lonely. She lived in a fairly remote place and there was only one local school 5 miles away. She wanted to talk to someone but there was no one to talk to other than her grandfather. They became best friends.
And now, she has to go to some random boarding school. She wasn't excited about it. If only that her grandfather's health was good like before. She looked around her room, already emptied of its contents. Her things were already waiting for her at the boarding school. She was the last things that needed to go. But she was not ready to let go.
"Mikan" a soft voice took her thoughts off the boarding school. Nonno Sakura was also not ready to let his granddaughter go, but he wasn't young like before. It won't be long before his time is up. He didn't want Mikan to worry about him. It was about time for the bird to leave the nest. "Mikan, you should go now, you are already late. Don't give the teachers a bad impression."
"I know but I don't want to…" Mikan trailed off. Nonno sighed. It was hard to make that decision to send Mikan away, but the girl needed education and friends. It was his dying wish that Mikan would be okay on her own.
"Now, now. We've already gone over this. The registration already submitted. There's no way to go back. You'll love it there." Nonno pleaded. Then, in a quieter tone, "Your dad went to that school."
"Wait… My dad went to that school?!" Mikan exploded, she wasn't aware of that. "Fine. I'll be going now. Grandpa, I will write letters to you and you better reply… I just want you to know that… That, I love you grandpa" Mikan sniffed, desperately trying not to cry but failing.
"Well, you know I love you." Nonno said to the crying brunette. "Remember to come back and visit me once in a while. And you have to have good grades. Understood?"
Mikan nodded, her big eyes filled with tears. I can't cry. I can't cry. I can't cry. Mikan chanted it in her head. "I guess, I'll just say 'see you soon.'"
"See you soon, Mikan."
Mikan stared in wonder. All those neon signs and interesting shops are persuading her to wander off the track. She was struck by the wonders that the city offered. From the skyscrapers to the apartment complex. Everything seemed so foreign to her. She shook her head, trying to clear her head. She finally arrived in Tokyo. Everything there was just so… city-like. From the people wearing all those clothes. The expensive-looking cars that shined in the afternoon sun. Even the dogs that wore designer clothes seem so different. I should go to the academy now. Mikan looked at the direction. Okay, I just need to keep on walking till I reach the academy. Easy! I'll get there in no time. The girl started her journey. But as she walked on, her feet became more and more sore. Why it is so far away? I should have taken a cab… No, I don't have that much money. Maybe the bus! But I don't see any bus. She sighed and kept on walking.
After 20 minutes of walking and resting. She finally reach the gate of the school. Whoa! This school is huuuuge. I'm going to be lost everyday. The security guard of the school looked at her weird. So Mikan looked down at herself. I'm not wearing something bad or weird. Why is he staring at me like that?
" Are you lost, little girl?" The security asked. He was a kind man but he didn't live the best life. He was never good at studying so after he graduated from high school. He took a job as a security and lived like that ever since.
"No, sir. I am actually a student of… Alice Academy." Mikan replied. She was annoyed when he called her "a little girl" ; she considered herself as a young woman.
The security guard stopped her train of thoughts as he said "Huh? All students usually arrive in private cars. Never saw a student that walked. Can I see your copy of the registration." He had a skeptical look on his face.
It was true. Most student in Alice Academy was either: one, rich. Two, rich. And three, filthy rich. The few exceptions were people who were invited to go to the academy or people who had connections. Students in Alice Academy were all from rich families or their parents have good connections. Mikan got in because she was invited, although she was neither smart nor gifted but only good at sports, especially martial arts. But her grandfather immediately responded yes to the school.
Mikan showed the security guard her application. He told her to wait while he called someone to get her. Mikan looked around the gate. She couldn't see the school but she did see a huge garden and a fountain and a miniature park at the front.
She waited patiently for a few minutes. Then, a tall figure appeared in the distance. As it grew closer, she saw a tall man with blonde hair. There was something feminine about him but Mikan wasn't going to be rude to him. When he approached her, she was nervously biting her lips. A habit that she inherited from her mother.
"Hello, Sakura Mikan. I've been expecting you. I am Narumi-sensei. I will be your homeroom and English teacher. It's a pleasure meeting you." He smiled at Mikan. At first, he was shocked by the resemblance between Yuka and Mikan, but he recovered quickly and said, "Well, Let's get you to your room so you can settle in. Aren't you excited?"
"Well, I am actually quite nervous about my roommate. Is she nice?" Mikan wondered how her roommate would look like. She had no idea what awaited her in her room.
"I don't know if she is nice, but I know her name" Narumi told her. "Her name is Imai Hotaru. As far as I know, she is exceptionally smart. So I'm sure you'll be fine."
They finally arrived at her room. Mikan walked into the spacious room. There were two beds separate from each other. One on the bottom floor. The other on the second floor, directly over the bottom bed. (Link at the bottom. P.S.- It's not a bunk bed)
"I am going to leave you here to rest. School doesn't start until next Monday, so it gives you a few days to adjust. If you have any problems, feel free to ask your roommate and I." Narumi reminded her.
"Thank you, sensei." Mikan replied. This was the best room she had ever stayed in. She was impressed by the design of the room.
As Narumi left the room. Mikan climbed up the stairs and started jumping on her bed. It's going to be awesome this year. Mikan sat up and noticed that her luggage was waiting for her on the floor. Guess I should start settling in. Mikan begin putting her clothes in the closet. She put a few plants on her desk. After she finish putting everything. She went to take a shower.
It's going to be a good year. Mikan sighed as hot water came out of the shower head. As she finished her shower, she heard the door of her dorm slam closed. My roommate must be here. Wait… She's here! I still need to dress and dry my hair. Ugh, this is going to be a bad year. Mikan thought to herself. She barely had time to grab her towel as the bathroom door knob started to turn.
-Please Review-
Natsume: Wow. Ending with a cliffy. Just wow.
Al: Shut up! Maybe I'll put Ruka pyon as the main male instead.
Natsume: NO. It's fine. Yay. Cliffy. I just love a story that end with cliffies.
The dorm: . :large
End of Chapter 1
