Ok, this is a shorty chapter (well most of mine are...) so I'm sorry. I'll try to update ASAP after this (not tomorrow though, unfortunately I'm extremely busy so maybe the day after)

Also, this will be the last chapter on Dangerous Ability class (sorry about that too, but look out for the side story ^.^) since I kind of strayed away from the original plot...

Please enjoy!

CHAPTER 7: FORGETTING SOMETHING...?

While we ran, I think I gained a whole lot more respect from Haruka. The next checkpoint was another water based activity but this time, I took the liberty of inserting the amplification stone into Haruka. Her body seemed to have accepted it well. We cleared the checkpoint with ease and I had a good feeling about our stance in the race. That was, until we hit the next checkpoint.

We were so excited to reach the last checkpoint until we saw what it was. We nearly fainted when we saw a large, thick brick wall blocking our way. What the hell? How on earth could this be eluded? In vain, I read the note beneath the checkpoint.

"Dear Mikan, Congratulations on making it this far. However, seeing as you're even here right now, I think you may be forgetting something... From, Tsubasa."

What did he mean 'forgetting something'? I looked from the note, to the brick wall, and back at the note again. Then it hit me. I paled. A toothy grin, with no humour or glee in it stuck on my face. The aura around me darkened and my sweat dropped.

Haruka, who had been pacing in front of the wall came over to check on me. "What's wrong?" She read the note and looked at me questioningly. With the half grin, half scowl still on my face I replied, "Do you remember all my Alices?" She stopped and thought hard. Then I saw her expression change. She looked at me in utter disbelief, then croaked, "I went through Jin Jin for nothing?" She looked like she was gonna hit me ten times harder than I hit Jinno-sensei. I thanked the heavens that she didn't have access to the Baka gun right now.

I braced myself as best as I could. But nothing happened. I glanced at her, only to find her smiling warmly. "Well, what are you waiting for idiot-sempai? Teleport us to the other side already." She called me sempai...

I straightened and smiled back. "Hold on tight." And we dissolved away.

As we re-materialised, I saw Haruka take a look around. "Where are we? Where's the brick wall?" I smiled and pointed some distance over the props where the top of the wall protruded. "I took the liberty of teleporting us all the way to the finish line instead," I explained.

"Smartest thing you've done all day, Mikan-sempai," she grinned. From idiot, to idiot-sempai, to Mikan-sempai. I'd say I've lived up to the challenge.

Shortly up ahead lay the trophy full of howalon. The small divine puffs of goodness looked even better from here. One look at each other and together we sped towards the cup. As soon as we touched it, a bell rang and Tsubasa-sempai appeared from behind a prop. "Nicely done, girls." We beamed.

Then I burst out accusingly, "You knew I'd forget!"

He chuckled nervously, "Actually, I was counting on it." I looked at him questioningly and he continued, "This course is a small assessment for you. I saw you do your stuff and you have definitely passed. I'm positive that that isn't all you've got but for now this info will suffice. We need it to determine your missions."

"Missions?" I inquired. Surely, the black ops weren't on anymore.

"Nothing like the black ops, of course," he responded, as if reading my mind. "They are just small protective missions for the government. Nothing so extreme as the black ops. Trust me, I would know."

At that moment, Natsume and Yo-chan came into the clearing. They stopped, registered the situation and shrugged. They walked over to one corner and stood there. "Natsume!" I called out happily.

"This is the first time that duo hasn't come first," explained Tsubasa-sempai. "Any activity where they are together, they always win. Until now of course. Anyway, Natsume, join us over here. This team just got here too, they won of course."

First, eh? Well I'm glad to have beaten him. I was about to gloat when he asked Tsubasa-sempai, "I'm guessing she forgot her Teleportation Alice." All joy at the sight of him vanished. How could he be so mean? I just won for goodness sakes. I exploded, "NATSUME GODDAMIT! DOES THAT EVEN MATTER? WELL, IT APPEARS I'M HERE BEFORE YOU, EVEN WHEN I HARDLY USED THAT ALICE. SO I BEAT YOU ANY WAY. EAT IT!"

I crossed my arms and turned my back on him, sulking. Everyone, except me and Natsume's sweat dropped. Suddenly, without even moving anything but his arm, he grabbed my waist and pulled me towards him in a one-armed hug. He looked intently at me and said, "Congratulations, Polka."

I was beginning to blush when Souta-san and Atsuko-san came through their exit. They stopped and registered the situation. "Are we interrupting something?" Souta-kun asked, a little mischief evident. Natsume casually let go of me and went back to leaning on a prop. I stood there flushed. "No, nothing really," said Haruka, the faintest hint of sarcasm in her voice. It was a good save though. I owe her one.

The others kept on coming not long after the other. Noburu-san and Daichi-san came next and Shinobu-san and Mochizuki-san came only a few seconds after. And finally, the Jirou twins entered, arguing. "It's because I'm paired with you," they muttered to each other.

Haruka and I split the pot. I took most of the Howalon while she got the trophy. I told her that if I sold the trophy, Hotaru would find a way to tax me anyway. We agreed that if I gave her some Howalon, she'd give me 10% of the profits.

My first Dangerous Ability class proved to be very good. I made new friends (and a boyfriend), I can only imagine what's more to come...

Spoiler: well the answer to that Mikan, is a hell of a lot for you to comprehend...

Did anyone even notice that she forgot? I'm sure some of you did...

As I said up top, I'll try to post the next chapter the day after tomorrow. Reviews are appreciated :)