Sorry for the late update. i was caught up with exams and had to battle out dengue. anyway. thanks for the reviews

Disclaimer: I do not own Gakuen Alice

Normal POV

"Can you see anything ahead Kitsuneme?"

"As a matter of fact, yeah. I see two sempais up ahead."

"Good. Please fly ahead and tell them that class B is here." "Thank goodness we made it safely through Narumi sensei." Said a very anxious Yuu.

A few moments more and the whole class B met with the two high school students that they were told about. They were none other than Tsubasa and Misaki.

"Tobita-san, we're so glad that you're class has finally arrived. You were the last ones. Nurumi-sensei, the other teachers are waiting for you inside, Misaki and I were assigned to wait for you here at the entrance." Tsubasa then looked behind him. A few meters from where they stood was an entrance just like a cave but it disappeared into the ground. And at its mouth were two concrete doors that slid to the side. "We will be safer once we get in." Tsubasa said again.

"Thank you Tsubasa-sempai" was all Yuu could say and Narumi merely nodded to the high school student.

Everyone wasn't in the mood for any chitchat due to the ordeal that happened while they were going through the forest and the worry everyone was feeling for their friends that were left behind.

"Ne, Tobita-san, where is Mikan?"

Everyone exchanged worried looks. "A-ano… She went back to get Natsume and Hotaru and Ruka went back after her." Anna replied.

"What?! How could that happen? We must go back and get her!" shouted Tsubasa.

"I cannot allow that, I cannot allow any more students to be in danger. They are competent students and I trust them that they could take care and help each other." Narumi finally voiced out.

"Demo sensei…"

"I believe that your assignment was to lead us to safety Anjou-san. We will attract the attention of the AAO soldiers if we stay out here any longer." Commanded Narumi but retained a smile plastered on his handsome face.

"Yes, right. Follow us please." It was Misaki who finally decided to speak up and realize the danger all of them were in.

Misaki and Tsubasa now lead the class to the entrance of the cave. They stated their names and password to a machine at the right side of the doors. The stone doors started to slide to the sides revealing stone steps leading down into the earth. Everybody hesitated for a moment. The staircase was dark and was lit by solitary light bulbs that were separated a few meters from each other.

"Don't worry minna. Its alright. Its just a little bit dark but once we get to the bottom it would be better." Tsubasa reassured the middle schoolers. They continued on their trek down the stone steps.

After what seemed to be forever, the class saw the end of the stairwell. It was like coming out of a cave and into a bright clearing. When at last class B reached the bottom of the stairs, they squinted and adjusted their gaze to the bright lights that greeted them. When they finally were able to see clearly, they were surprised to see the magnitude of the place. The ceiling was almost four storeys high. Huge lights hung from above and students and teachers were busy walking around.

"This way please." Misaki led the way.

The rest of the class was still in awe while they followed the two sempais that led their way.

"Wow. This place is huge. It's as wide as a soccer field, and that's only the corridor!" Koko said with wide eyes. "Have you been here before Yuu?"

"No, I was only shown the way leading here but I never got inside."

"We're here. This room can accommodate the entire class. You will find everything you need in there. If you get hungry, you could go to the cafeteria down the corridor on the left side. We will be leaving you for now. We should report your arrival to the Academy Administration. Make yourselves comfortable."

"Thank you very much Tsubasa-kun. Can you show me the way where the teachers are holding their meeting?" Smiled Narumi.

"Of course sensei. Ja ne Yuu-san, Anna… we'll be coming back a little later. All of you should take some rest now."

"Tobita-san, I also recommend that you get some rest, and especially those students who used their alice on our way here. I'm leaving the class in your hands again class president. I'm so sorry I can't stay any longer."

"Its okay Narumi-sensei, we could take care of it from now on." Yuu finally smiled back.

As the two sempais and their homeroom teacher left, the class stared at the double doors infront of them. On a gold plaque was written Class B and under it was written Mr. Narumi.

"I guess they already did with the reservations ne?" Koko laughed while scratching his head. Everyone smiled at the irony of everything. The attack was a surprise to them but here they were standing infront of a room that was clearly made especially for them.

Yuu finally stepped up to the doors and opened them. Another shock greeted the class. Inside was another corridor with doors at the sides. On every door there were four slots and four names written on them. "I guess, they even took the time to take care of our sleeping arrangements." Mochu sneered.

Everybody got in and stared to look for their names and their respected rooms. On every room were four beds, four closets, four study tables and their own bathroom. Yuu finally found his room and walked over to his bed and sighed. It has been a rough day. He was about to lie down on the bed when he heard a knock on his door.

"Yes? Who is it?"

"Its me Anna. Can I come in?"

"Hai."

Anna twisted the doorknob and opened the door a little. She peaked inside and saw Yuu sitting on his bed. He saw her and nodded his head as a sign that it was okay for her to come in.

"Uhmm… Yuu-chan, I know this isn't the best time but the rest of the class was wondering where THEIR room should be since they decided that they should stay together." With that said, Anna opened her hands to show four names written on labels for the doors. They were Mikan's, Natsume's, Hotaru's, and Ruka's names.

"We should put them on the first room Anna so that it would be easier for them to get some rest when they get back." Yuu smiled to Anna.

"Oh yeah, right. How could I forget. Thanks Yuu-chan. You should get your rest as well." "Thank you Anna."

After Anna left, Yuu dropped himself back on the bed. He placed his arm across his eyes to cover them from the bright light. "Guys, I hope you're all okay." He murmured.

Ruka's POV

"No!!!!" "Mikan!!!" "Hotaru!!!!"

Hotaru ran infront of me to get to Mikan first. The two men that was chasing Mikan was getting nearer. ' She's not gonna make it! I've got to do something! Come on Ruka think for crying out loud!'

Then an idea popped into his head and he started to whistle. Just as the two men were about to grab Mikan's hand, a giant eagle came out of nowhere and dove for their faces and started to peck and scratch.

The two men shouted in pain and tried in vain to shoo away the large bird. Hotaru was able to get Mikan and ran back to Ruka's side.

"Are you okay Mikan? How about you Hotaru?" asked Ruka.

"We're fine Nogi. Good thinking on the eagle. I thought you were just going to stand there and stare."

This woman is really amazing. Ruka thought. She's complementing me and insulting me at the same time. Ruka could only sigh.

"Look here Antonio, I think we've got more company." A man with light brown hair cut high at the sides said to the man on his side that was shorter and was bald.

"Heh! Yeah and one of them is cute too! I'm gonna like playing with her." He was referring to Hotaru and eyed her maniacally from head to foot.

"You could have the short haired one, the pesky pigtails is mine!" Franco sneered.

While the two men were fighting which girl was theirs, I saw Hotaru bring out her Baka Gun, or should I say BAKA GUN. The thing was huge! Not like the things she uses on me or Mikan. This thing was different and you could see that this "thing" could cause serious injury to anyone who was unlucky enough to be its target.

I saw Hotaru take aim. The two thugs didn't even seem to notice it. It was either they were dumb or something else….

Hmmmm…. Maybe its something else…. No one could be stupid enough to fight and let their guards down.

Hotaru fired. It hit the bald guy first and sent him soaring in the air and back to the ground with a loud slam. The guy named Franco was fortunate enough to dodge Hotaru's baka gun and leaped a few meters back.

"Like I'll ever gonna let you touch us Ugly."

"You heard that Antonio? She called you ugly. Hahahahaha…"

"I was referring to the both of you Stupid!"

"Why you!"

"Never mind. In a couple of minutes you wouldn't be that cocky anymore girl!" the bald man named Antonio stood up and dusted his pants like nothing happened. Like he wasn't sent soaring in the air. "Enough playing!"

I tensed after hearing what that man said. I was right. Their guard wasn't down at all. They were testing us. They waited for us to make the right move. I couldn't blame Hotaru for losing her cool. When it came to protecting Mikan she could be a little compulsive, and I think she got irritated by the way the ugly short man was eyeing her.

I hated those men. The way they looked at the two girls beside me gave me chills. The gentleman in me was going wild! Never could have I imagined someone making moves on the two most precious girls to me!

I was raging inside. I wanted them to taste pain. All the anger I felt bottled up all these years started to surface. But then I felt a slap on my forehead. I touched my forehead where she slapped me when I heard her talk to me.

"Its one of my inventions Nogi, its supposed to make you faster. Close your mouth and stop trying to look at it, you look like an idiot."

I looked back at her and saw her slap something on her right thigh. It looked like adhesive bandages.

"Hey how come I don't get one?" cried Mikan. "I wanna be fast and fight too."

"How stupid can you get Baka? If we let you fight we might as well hand you out to them on a silver platter. Although that would save us more time and effort…"

"You're so mean Hotaru! I just didn't want to be so useless."

"Ok Baka. Be useful and get out of our way!" Hotaru then hastily pushed Mikan further back and left her speechless.

I looked at Mikan. She looked so helpless, and with pleading eyes tried to get my sympathy. I looked back to Hotaru if she would consider her decision but all she did was show her new baka gun and my mind was set. "No Mikan you cant help."

I heard her whimper and say something I couldn't quite hear. I focused my attention back to the two men infront of us and to Hotaru who was clearly the game master between the two of us.

"Don't even think of chickening out Nogi or I swear you'll be in Hell's deep of humiliation tomorrow morning." I swallowed hard with what she said. She's blackmailing me again, although there really is no need for it.

"Don't worry Imai-san I'm not about ready to desert my friends, run tail and hide."

"That's good to know Nogi."

"Get ready, here they come."

And like a choreographed move, both Hotaru and Ruka jumped to their sides to avoid the attacks of the two AAO men.

They dodged, punched and kicked with speed that was uncanny. Even Mikan was trying hard to follow their moves.

Normal POV

Hotaru and Ruka moved so that their backs were to each other. "Time to bring out your animals Nogi. My speed bandages are not gonna last that long anymore."

"Gotcha Imai-san."

"Cover me now!"

Hotaru jumped high and was surrounded by a flock of crows. The enemy stopped their attack. "Where the hell is she?" Shouted Antonio.

"I'm right here Ugly." Hotaru emerged from the flock of crows and landed a square kick on the face of the man named Antonio. His head swung from the impact of Hotaru's kick.

"Now Nogi!"

After the command a big brown bear came out of the trees and tackled the man named Franco. "Ahhh! Get off me!!!"

One man was unconscious and the other man was pinned down by a bear.

"I guess that went well Imai-san." Ruka smiled to Hotaru.

"Don't get your hopes up too high yet Nogi. Look."

"I thought I said no more playing you brats!!" the man with the bear shouted. With that said. Strong winds started to blow. A tornado was starting to form.

"Wind alice." Hotaru whispered.

The tornado grew bigger and it lifted off the bear from the man. Carried it across the field and started to head towards Hotaru and Ruka.

"No stop it! You'll hurt it!" Ruka shouted.

"Okay." The man laughed.

The last thing Ruka saw was the huge back of the bear coming nearer and nearer. He tried to move but he wasn't fast enough. The bear was thrown towards him. Ruka was swept by the bear and was pinned against the tree. Their impact against the tree and the bear's sheer weight rendered poor Ruka unconscious.

Mikan gasped and ran towards Ruka. "He's breathing but he won't answer me!" shouted Mikan.

"Tch. You're gonna pay for that." Hotaru told the man in an icy tone.

"Or else what are you going to do brat?"

"This." Hotaru fired her baka gun but the wind protected the man from getting hit.

"Hoy Antonio! Get up and get rid of that brat's toy for me. It is starting to be really annoying."

The other man stood up. Brushed his pants again like nothing happened. "Sure." He snorted.

Hotaru took a step back. She wasn't sure what the enemy meant by taking away her 'Toy'. How were they planning to do that? She thought.

Just then, lightning struck her baka gun. Lightning that wasn't like Jinno-sensei's. it was stronger and solid. Her baka gun exploded to tiny bits. The explosion sent Hotaru flying back. Fragments from her baka gun hit Hotaru from all parts of her body. It ripped her uniform and scratched her skin. Hotaru landed on the ground a few meters away from once where she stood.

"Hotaru!!!" Mikan ran to Hotaru's side and lifted her friend's head gently. "Hotaru! Are you okay?"

"I'm not okay you idiot. Run Mikan. I can't protect you any longer."

"No Hotaru! I wont leave you!"

"Idiot." Hotaru then closed her eyes and fell into unconsciousness.

Mikan felt so helpless. "Its my fault Hotaru and Ruka are hurt." Mikan cried. She cried for her friends who got hurt. She cried for her friend who was still fighting. She cried for the academy that was being destroyed. She cried for being so helpless.

Mikan was yanked back to reality when strong, rough hands pulled her hair and made her stand up. "Your friends risked their lives protecting you and still you didn't run. What an idiot." The man named Franco said.

"Let go of me you jerk! Let go!"

But the man shifted his hold on her jacket and started to drag her back to where the other AAO goons were and fighting against Natsume. "There's a nice show over there brat and I wanna see it."

"You let go of me!"

Mikan twisted her body. To her surprise she got free of the man's hold. She ran a good few meters away from him. When she looked back she saw shock in the man's ayes as her jacket in his grasp was turning to ash.

"What the hell?"

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