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Chapter 3:
"In order for many to live, one must sacrifice...
And this is how we prolong our existence."
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"Have they met?"
"Yes master, he met the girl. I confirmed his arrival at the academy 15 hours ago."
The cold night wind touched his face gently, blowing his smooth brownish-red hair in every direction while his purple eyes gazed upon the stars.
"I think, it's time to pay her a visit."
"I thought so too...
Master Reo."
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Her footsteps filled the hallways as she made her way to her best friend's room. It was 10 o'clock in the evening and she decided to bring Mikan's dinner in her room.
Hotaru was troubled when Mikan suddenly left classes awhile ago. She was worried to death but when she finally found her she knew that Mikan was just fine. But what she saw after finding her friend really bugged her thoughts.
Flashback:
The moment the bell rang for break time Hotaru immediately rushed to the school canteen. She wondered why Mikan suddenly left their class room. She knew that if Mikan was sad or depressed she would dig her hands in any food she held on to and eat it like there's no tomorrow. Once she opened the doors to the canteen, she expected to see her friend eating like a pig but she was surprised when she didn't see Mikan. Hotaru tried to search in any place Mikan would have gone to. When she suddenly reached the place where Sakura trees grew healthily she saw two shadows standing close to each other.
She felt relieved.
There you are baka. You should be alright now.
As she was starting to head back to their classroom, she felt a sudden movement from one of the trees. She directed her gaze to where she sensed the movement and saw a black figure standing on a tree branch. Her eyes then blinked involuntarily and once her vision was clear again he was gone.
Was that... Serio sensei?
He was busy standing on a branch eyeing two certain persons. He wanted to hear more of their conversation but he suddenly felt another person's presence. He knew that she too felt his presence so when a gentle breeze came his way, he then, was gone with the wind.
End of flashback
Sitting by the window, her big, beautiful brown orbs eyed the stars from the sky that wasn't brightly lit for the moon didn't show itself that night.
Ji-chan, I know that wherever you are right now, both of us are looking at the same stars, but I don't believe you...
She's not part of them...
Not yet.
Oka-san
Hang on. Wait for me.
Mikan's thoughts were interrupted when she felt someone open the door. She removed her gaze from the stars and looked at her visitor.
"Hotaru... What are you doing here? It's already late. You shouldn't have bothered bringing my dinner up here. I wasn't planning to eat anyway."
She approached her best friend and grinned at her. She took the tray from Hotaru's hands that contained her two star dinner and something else.
Howalons, her favorite snack.
"Are you still not going to eat that?" Hotaru calmly replied.
Seeing her favorite fluff puffs. Mikan's eyes brightened with joy. She knew that her friends were worried with what she did earlier this morning especially Hotaru. What Mikan didn't expect was that Hotaru was so worried that she would even buy howalons just to make her feel alright. And knowing Hotaru, she was the kind that rarely does this thing.
"You bought this all the way from Central Town for me?! Hotaru! Really, you shouldn't have done this!! I can't thank you enough..."
"The least you can do is eat it and then you go to sleep." She had an expressionless face but her eyes showed concern.
"Okay then!! I'll eat it just for you Hotaru but you should go back first to your room and sleep."
"No. Eat that, and then I'll go."
Mikan sighed. "Hai!! I'll eat this fast so you can sleep early."
"Just don't forget to chew."
"Hai!!"
Mikan started to eat her dinner. She then realized how hungry she was. She was so engrossed in her own thoughts that food never came into her mind. She even forgot that she hasn't eaten lunch. The moment her plates were cleaned up and the box of howalons was emptied, Hotaru started to walk out of Mikan's room. She opened the door and she was ready to leave when Mikan suddenly spoke...
"Matte Hotaru!! I just wanted to thank you for what you did and...Good night!!"
Hotaru stopped her tracks. Her back was facing the brunette and her face remained expressionless. After a few seconds she turned her head to face Mikan then she said,
"First thing in the morning, I want you to pay me back 500 rabbits. You owe me big time."
With that, she left the brunette staring at her retreating figure with a dropped jaw and wide opened eyes.
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The warmth that he emitted from his alice shielded him from the cold night wind. He remembered the moment they shared together awhile ago. It was here in the same tree on the exact spot.
Natsume would've left her, even if she told him not to leave, he would still do. But the sound of her voice when she said those words kept him from leaving. The way those words escaped her mouth said it all. The sadness and pain she felt within her heart and her deep longing for someone she loved. If he hadn't felt these things he would've walked away leaving her devastated, but he felt it and so, he stayed.
But it was wrong. It was all wrong. He knew he had to leave, before someone saw them. But it was too late. He remembered the conversation he had with Hotaru that afternoon.
"Hyuuga, if you want her to be alright make sure that she is, even when she's around you..."
"tch. Cut the crap Imai, stop going around the bush and tell me what you want."
"Nothing much, it's just that someone was watching you awhile ago."
Damn it!! Damn that Persona...
When Persona noticed that he was starting to show warm emotions when he met that girl he warned him. If he didn't want his beloved to be doing the same thing he does he should stay away from her no matter what situation was at hand.
No. There is no way he would let this happen. He would do everything to keep his Mikan safe.
He then removed something from his neck and placed it on his palms. He looked at it with his deep crimson eyes as he remembered the day that he first held on to this thing.
Flashback:
It was early in the morning. So early, that almost everyone was engaged in a very deep sleep. It was also the same time when he was supposed to go on a mission. Natsume was all set and ready. He was walking towards his balcony when the door suddenly burst open.
"Natsume!!"
A twelve year old Mikan stood by his opened door panting. She had this worried look on her face and tears started to form on her eyes.
"Polka."
He looked at her. He saw those pleading eyes. He didn't want to see more, it only got in his way so he turned his head and removed his eyes from her.
She went inside his room. Her eyes fixed on his back. When she was near him she held his palm with both of her hands. After some time she finally let go.
"Natsume, keep it. I hope it will always keep you safe."
After those words were said, she then made her way out of his room.
End of Flashback
From that day on, he always wore the necklace that she gave him. It wasn't really a necklace; it was more like a dog–tag the ones soldiers wore for identification. He inspected it. It was hard as steel and a name was engraved on it.
S.A.K.U.R.A.
Polka's father, this was his.
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He sneaked inside the academy gates with his loyal servant following behind him. They chose to pass through the academy's forest to reach their destination.
He entered her room through the window, he ordered his servant to stay outside to act as a look-out. He eyed a chocolate-haired girl sleeping peacefully on her bed. He approached her bed. Now he could clearly see her face.
"Sakura, wake up now..."
She felt someone calling her name. She thought it was just a dream so she kept her eyes closed. But the voice that called her name became clearer for her ears to hear. She knew he was someone she met from her past, but who was he...?
I... have heard this voice before...
How's this chapter? Well I was kind of sleepy while I was doing this (actually I'm really sleepy haha...) so I haven't put much thought about the events that happened here and it's a short chapter too, so if it sucks... just tell me,,, or if there's anything wrong with it,. feel free to comment on it,,=) positive or negative criticism is accepted, just not too harsh please...thanks!!