I wrote this chapter again. Sorry for the lack of the usual detailed writings and the stupid, stupid grammar before. T.T I shouldn't have updated this at almost three in the morning (but here I am, rewriting this at 11.30pm in my new house surrounded by boxes and dismantled bed and almost empty cupboards). I am so, so, so tired… but very enthusiastic with the fact that I'm in my very own room! …but not going to sleep in this room tonight though T.T
I added a few extra scenes but you don't have to read it if you don't want to. You wouldn't miss any major plot related to the next chapter. I tried my best in writing to perfection. Sorry if you still find grammatical errors though, hope you'll point that out for me. I want to improve. Thanks and enjoy!
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A/N: This chapter is dedicated to:
-HengHeng, EzMouse (E-Zee-Mouse), minahoru and cute18386 (my ff family) I love you guys! Thanks for the motivation. And the nonstop questions too, nikkichan… T.T
-Also to k0nek0, who is a doll to me… you are the sweetest Michelle!
-And my new reader, R3ig3N-H1m3 who discovered what Tangerine R and Crimson E stands for. Thanks for your reviews.
-Oh, also, my –ahem- brother (sister actually XD), Edward Cullen who always be there for me no matter what. ILY EDDIE! And I'll be online for you too!
-And also, the soon-to-be-murdered by me, Jin-kun. :( Meanie. If I ever catch hold of your neck,… -evil laughter inserted here- :P
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Read, Enjoy and Review! Kohako Kanmuri is a new character. !!CLAN FAMILY!!
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I seriously need to keep in mind that there are YOUNG readers out there who sneak in to read too. This story is rated T/ PG-13 for a good reason (MASSIVE ROMANCE). You've been told! But NO LEMONS aka dirty scenes.
MY FOE IS MY FIANCÉ?!
Chapter 14 Us against the World Part 1
Written by Sarah Patrick
"NO! I DISAGREE!" Prince Ruka Nogi slammed his fist on the table. Aura of his Emotion Pheromone began to electrify the room as six Alice Masters sat uncomfortably under the anger spell. They began to shift in uneasiness in their seats. Their eyes pleaded for him to stop. All…, except one.
"And why is that so, my prince?" asked the unaffected caretaker of the Alice Flame as he leaned forward in his seat. His dark eyes glinted in amuse, he was pleased to see that the prince was fuming. He gave the prince a smug.
Ruka eyes were smoldered with anger. Seven pairs of eyes were staring back at him for he was the only person amongst eight people at the large round table, who was on his feet. He clenched his jaw and gritted his teeth. He couldn't believe on the devastating response of the suggestion he appealed openly.
After the Special / Rare Alice Master Mikan Sakura entered the room ten minutes ago, the seven Alice Masters held a meeting about Natsumi's new post as the temporary Element Master. On that particular matter, everyone agreed that he shall take the post until Natsume's seventeenth birthday, though they were in doubt if breaking a Clan Master rule could affect one's post as an Alice Master.
A post as an Alice Master was even higher than a Clan master in the social status. Alice Masters were like presidents, while Clan Masters were their board of committee, managing their families to obey the Alice Masters.
However, the matter about not telling Natsume that he was still an Alice Master as well as a Family Master and Mikan's fiancé caused disagreements to some masters. Ruka was one of them.
"Mikan," a cold voice piped up in annoyance. "Nullify that idiot's Alice, or better, steal it and never give it back," snapped Hotaru Imai, Master of Technical Alice. Her eyes were fixed in exasperation at the blonde, ignoring the same glare from him. Mikan nodded and smiled. In an instant, the tension lifted, like a cloud of misery floated away from their fragile, emotional chest. They sighed in relief, thanking Mikan with a smile or a nod. Ruka shot another sharp glare at the multi-Alice purple eyed girl, fidgeting slightly as the pressure of the Nullification Alice was disconcerting him.
"I'm serious here. That guy has no idea on this matter. Do you know how much he has suffered? His family problems are pressuring him! Just like almost all of us, we carry two posts, one as Alice Master and another as a Clan Master. You know best on how hard it is to handle two posts at once. He had committed that for his entire life already! Can we just give him a chance in telling him the truth?" he growled trough gritted teeth as his gaze was fixed on the Caretaker, demanding him to agree.
The man was known for his ever so stubbornness. It was hard for the youngsters to convince him in any matter that they wanted to agree upon.
"Well, sorry for some of us for not being a Clan Master then, prince, though I have no idea what a Clan Master do … but I personally think that he does deserve that," chuckled the twenty-five year old Youichi Hijiri, Master of Dangerous Types. He ran a hand through his silver hair and glanced away in emotionless. His olive eyes twinkled as he saw his kohai, Mikan, who was smiling at him and he nodded in reply with still no emotion stirring on his face… until a fist was shot on his head, causing him to jump in surprise and he swore aloud.
"You're talking about your long, long…," "Pfft, not blood-related though," Youichi muttered under his breath, earning him another blow on his head and a fierce glare from the latter, "…distant cousin here, Youichi, we're talking about Hyuuga. Natsume Hyuuga. Have mercy please," snapped his equal who was the Master of Latent Alice. "Idiot," mumbled Kohako Kanmuri, his once-classmate and partner. She rasped her throat and flung her long hair on his face.
"Ouch, dammit woman, okay, okay, I disagree too," he sighed in exasperation and held up his hand as though the meeting was some kind of election. Ruka eyebrow rose as he eyed the lad.
"Why, thank you Hijiri-senpai," snapped Ruka sarcastically. He rolled his eyes on the guy and shifted his gaze to the rest. "Those who are in favor telling Natsume the truth and only the truth…. please raise your hand," he said aloud as he raised his arm. Majority had their arm up rose up except for the caretaker, Natsumi and …Mikan.
Mikan stared hard on her feet, avoiding the surprised gaze of her fellow comrade. She knew that her action would be unforgivable…
"What's wrong, Mikan, Natsumi?" the blond piped up, his eyes shifted constantly between the two people. "Why are you not with us?" he asked in disbelief. Mikan held her head up and her butterscotch eyes were pleading to him. The smile on her lips vanished before their eyes.
"Don't do this Pyon Pyon, this meeting is suppose to be about Natsumi and that's all. Natsume's and my family matters are not for us all to discuss freely. So, please don't do this," she said with a silent sigh. She closed her eyes and glanced away in bitter.
Ruka gaped, drinking each word said by Mikan and he choked. He couldn't believe that he would hear those words came from no other than Natsume's fiancée herself. He was about to protest in between his cough when she sent him a serious stare. "It's none of your business, Ruka." Her tone …was harsh. The usual shine in her eyes were lost in mere seconds, only the shocking existence of dead and coldness lingered there.
Ruka was astonished as he gasped. Never …in his entire life had he heard Mikan called him 'Ruka' and if she did, this would be his first time hearing her calling him so. Ruka lips thinned as he sat down.
"If you say so then …Mikan," he said in a hushed voice, eyes downcast. His lips suddenly felt chapped as the clock ticked.
With that, the meeting ended. Ruka swiftly left the room when the others was about to leave their seats, leaving the guilty Mikan behind who was in grief.
'Sorry Pyon Pyon, I have to do that,' she muttered in silent, clutching her dress as her eyes began to envelope with burning tears. She closed her eyes and let the tears rolled down her cheek, traces of regret were in every drop.
'That's my Mikan, good girl,' a velvety voice crooned in her head. She had activated the Communication Alice, talking through mind with the new Hyuuga Master under his order. 'Now, came to me, and don't wonder off anywhere,'
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"If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden." –Claudia Chandi.
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"Pfft,"
Natsume Hyuuga slammed the book shut. He was sitting idly in the red armrest chair in the library, waiting patiently …or rather impatiently to his chagrin despite his stoic look, grunting about once a while, for the report on the meeting between the seven Alice Masters.
Natsume gave a click on his tongue again for the umpteenth time in that hour, annoyed by the presence of another being in the pouring sunlit library, scratching his head once awhile and feeling awkward that he was not involved in the meeting for the first time in his life.
There was a knock on the door and both guys darted to look at the opening door.
"Master Takashi," the petite brunette greeted with a smile. At once, Natsume melted away in his seat, mesmerized by her gorgeous smile. If it wasn't for the annoyed rasp from the other crimson eyed boy, Natsume would be caught smiling handsomely by the girl.
"You - are - late," snapped Takashi at Mikan, a frown was on his lips as he rolled his eyes on Natsume and looked back at Mikan again. Mikan smile faded at once, her eyes downcast on the carpeted floor.
"Sorry Master, but I swear that I didn't go anywhere--"
"Hey," Natsume piped up impassively as he stared darkly at the guy, interrupting Mikan. Takashi's head darted to his with his eyes staring at him in disgust. "Don't you think you are being harsh toward her?"
"Tch," Takashi then chuckled in contempt before he sent him a nasty glare. "Look who's talking. Don't you think that you should be at fault for doing this to her? I mean, it is your fault for making her…um, my slave now," A smirk reached on his perfect pale lips, making his features even more attractive.
Natsume gave him a piercing stare. His eyes were burning in anger. He badly wanted to roast him to death if it wasn't for Mikan's Nullification Alice which was prevented him from doing so.
"Master Takashi," another deeper voice piped up as the door to the library swung open again. The twin's father was at the door. "You have a visitor and she wants to see you …alone,"
"I don't want to see anyone, shoo that person away," snapped Takashi as he dug his fists into his pockets. His eyes never left those raging eyes of Natsume's.
"It's her Takashi-kun. She wants to see you alone," repeated the man with a knowing look. Takashi bit his lips. His annoying grandmother has come for another visit. He bet that she was going to lecture him about Natsume. He rolled his eyes in chagrin.
"Coming…" he sighed in a hushed voice. "Coming…" He walked pass the two people, shot a threatening glare at Natsume, warning him not to talk or touch Mikan, and then disappeared before the door together with the elder man.
After that, it was only awkward and complete silence filled in the room. Natsume went rigid upon the thought that Mikan was alone with him in that library. His eyes shifted toward the latter. Mikan couldn't breathe. Panic washed over her. She was told not to have eye contact nor talk to him, and he wasn't in any help on that matter.
Mikan turned on her heels and had her back faced him. She knew his eyes were always fixed on her, causing her to feel even more nervous.
"Master Takashi said we should not look at each other," she stuttered in difficulty. "…and talk too, so I'm going and don't bother to reply me please," she squeaked in anxious. She was about to walk away when a strong pair of arm took her by her shoulder and pinned her against the wall.
Mikan gasped in horror.
Her eyes met Natsume's as a gush of emotion blew over her. She missed those dazzling crimson eyes. The way he always stared at her, the way she would feel when he looked down upon her. She missed that so much.
For a moment, everything went still. Even time felt as though has stopped for them. Natsume would want to say so many things to her, but those words stuck in his throat. He knew she could see them all in his eyes. It felt like they were the only living being left in the world, memorizing the feelings of being just two of them without anyone to bother their private moments.
Natsume laid a hand on her left cheek, caressing a little with his index finger. Mikan went rigid but then shivered under his gentle touch.
"Mikan…" he muttered softly, his eyes gentled. His crimson eyes were pooling with tender. He missed saying her name.
'MIKAN!!'
Mikan startled. That was Takashi's voice in her mind. He was communicating with her through one of her Alices. He sounded furious and she went paled at once.
"No," she said in a sudden. "We can't do this, N-Natsume," and she avoided his gaze. She took his hand off her cheek and tried to push him away, but he didn't even move an inch.
"Please move away," she pleaded silently, but Natsume didn't want to let her go. Instead, he came nearer to her, with his both arm caging her against the wall. The screaming Takashi's voice was hurting her head.
"Natsume!" she cried out in panic. "Master Takashi said no! Let go off me--,"
Before she knew it, Natsume pressed his index finger on her lips. What surprised her the most was… she could no longer hear Takashi's voice. It felt as though the Alice was ...nullified. She knew that her Nullification Alice wasn't activated, but who else could have that particular Alice in the Hyuuga mansion.
Natsume smirked at her, knowing that there would be questions buzzing in her mind. He held his other hand which was ball over. He then open and revealed a tangerine Alice stone, shrinking slowly as the time passed by. He let his Fire Alice burning in the stone to activate it.
"Your Nullification Alice stone you gave me on my twelfth birthday," he informed in a bare whisper and went closer to her. Her sweet breath was on his face and his was on hers too.
"Mikan…" he mumbled as their lips were getting closer to each other. It has been too long since he last laid his lips on those juicy red, he almost forgot how they taste like too…
"Natsume…" she cried in a whisper, shortening the wasted distance between them… with a…
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"WAIT!" Takashi Hyuuga yelled suddenly, threw his hand at the older woman to stop talking. His grandmother startled and scowled at him.
"How dare you speak--" she began but Takashi interrupted her again.
"Wait, I'll be right back." He said in a hurry and ran out of the room. "Damn that Natsume. How dare Mikan cuts off her Alice connection with me?!"
He was fuming in fury. He hoped that he would make it in time to the library before anything unfavorable would happen. He hated Natsume for always be the one to steal his beloved Mikan's heart. He hated Natsume for always be the one who always get respected by others no matter what sin he has done. He hated Natsume for always being a better person than him.
"ARGH!" he yelled out of frustration and punched a fist at the wall as he ran down the corridor. He swung the library door open with a startling bang.
"OY!!"
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TO BE CONTINUED
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A/N: I think it would be wise of me to update just one more chapter by next week before I'll be in a long, long break aka hiatus. Wait for the kissing scene in the next chapter! (If they manage to kiss that is :P) I wonder if I should let Takashi to spoil everything… Hmm… what do you think?
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--Sarah Patrick