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Recap

"After counting all the votes, we will now announce the results." Shiotani ripped out the envelope and said "With 278 votes, in first place, we have Amano Ichigo-san, and in second place with 122 votes, our beautiful mistress Koshiro Miya-sama!"

"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!" Miya screamed while the others put their hands on their ears. "There's no way, you won this! I protest."

Hotaru went in front of her, grabbed her baka gun and threatened "Just accept it! You LOST!" The red haired girl, afraid of what the Ice Queen would do to her, just nodded and went away not before saying.

"It's so not finished, you may have win this one but I guarantee you will not be lucky next time! After, the next match will be cooking/baking contest!" She proudly went away followed by her servants.

End of Recap

"Cooking and Baking contest? Is she an idiot?" Mikan asked but she answered herself "Well, I guess, she really is. There is no way to win for her unless she bribes the judges." The rest nodded except Ichigo and Hotaru. The pretty brunette ignored the crowd around her, congratulating her for winning the battle. She just sighed and went out to her dorm. The rest of the girls followed while the boys walked to their dorm.

Kashino's POV

I looked at Amano's retreating figure like the others. Then, we decided to go back to our rooms.

"Do you know what happened to Ichigo-chan when she was still in France?" Hanabusa asked out of the blue. We shook our head, and Andou put a hand under his chin and with thoughtful look, he said "It must have been traumatising for her to have become like that. She is completely different." "Yeah, well, let's wait for her to be ready to tell us." I said ending this conversation. Chocola, Caramel and Café flew around us and talked a bit with one another until Hanabusa asked « Did you manage to find something from Vanilla ? » They shook their heads and Chocola said « She won't tell us. She said Ichigo will talk to you when she is ready. » We nodded and ended the conversation.

I didn't sleep well this night, wondering what happened after that night in Notre Dame. We were so happy. I even hesitate to leave early to stay with her, but we both agreed it was best to finish our studies before begining a relationship. I knew now, I made a mistake. If I hadn't left, maybe she would still be the same Amano we all knew. With these thoughts, I fell asleep.

Normal POV

While the girls went to their dorm, Ichigo said to Mikan "Mikan, I need to talk to you alone, please." Hotaru and Mari knew they shouldn't ask anything, Ichigo always told them everything. « Vanilla, go to your friend and come back in two hours. I know, you need to catch up. After all, you didn't get to talk to them much. » Ichigo said to her blonde Sweet Spirit who nodded and flew away to the boys dormitory. Mikan nodded and followed Ichigo in her room while Mari followed Hotaru, since she was staying with Ichigo, she would have to wait for Mikan to come back.

Ichigo arrived in her room and sat in her queen size bed. She patted the spot next to her indicating the other brunette to sit beside her. She opened her mouth and said the words Mikan dreaded to hear "It's time, Mikan. I have kept you and Hotaru too long with me. You both need to return to the Academy but without me." Mikan's eyes widened and she said in panic "But we can't leave without you, you know that. The Academy won't allow you to stay here. And I know that both Hotaru and I don't want to leave you now. You are still fragile." Ichigo smiled slightly at her friend's concern and replied gently "I will be alright, don't worry, Mari is here for another week and I know my friends are trustworthy. Don't you worry about the academy either. You know what you'll have to do in order to keep me out of them. You and Hotaru will stay here until the end of this stupid contest, then you will do what you need to do then leave and stay with your friends over there and Natsume, your boyfriend."

Mikan began to cry and said "I will miss you so much, who knows if we will ever see each other again." Ichigo took her in her arms and said "We will see each other, I will open my shop and that's how you will find me. I will become famous so that all of you will find me once again. Do you get it now? My place belongs here not in the Academy." Mikan nodded and asked "When shall it be done?" "In three days. Yes, in three days, you'll finish your mission and go back to the Academy." She stood up and made her friend stoop up as well. "Now, go to your room and say to Mari she can come now. I will explain everything tomorrow." Mikan nodded and left.

Ichigo's POV

When Mikan was gone, I laid on my bed thinking. Was it the right decision? Then, I knew it was when a flash came to me. I smiled a little remembering my last night with Kashino in Paris. I couldn't leave him.

Sure I was going to miss everyone in Alice Academy but I could keep in touch with Hotaru and Mikan. However, it was hard to tell her my decision. It was either going to the Academy or giving up my alices. Well, they were not going to be of any use anyway.

My thinking was cut off when Mari knocked on my door. I got up and opened the door. "You konw, you don't have knock, I already told you." I said to her. "Yeah, but still." Mari replied simply. I let her in and we decided to have a shower then, watched some movies. It was midnight when, we went to bed. I put on earplugs and listened to some music on my Ipod. It always calmed me since it happened. I then fell asleep.

Normal POV

Around 6 o'clock, Ichigo began to toss in her bed waking Mari up. Immediately awake, the blonde beauty took Ichigo in her arms and said softly "Don't worry, Ichigo, you are alright. Now wake up, it's just a nightmare." She continued for about ten minutes until Ichigo woke up sweating and panting. "I'm sorry, Mari, to wake you up each morning so early." She said, then she put a hand on her mouth as the need to thorw up came. She rushed to the bathroom and emptied her stomach. Mari followed her and rubbed her back while her friend and kohai was throwing up.

After Ichigo rinced her mouth and brushed her teeth, Mari asked her "Are you alright?" "Yeah, it's been weeks since it began, I'm used to it now. I just hope, someday, I won't feel like throwing up while dreaming about it." Mari only nodded.

"Well, I don't know about you but I'm starving. Let's get dressed and eat." Ichigo said to Mari smiling a bit. The blonde agreed and after changing their clothes, they went to get Mikan and Hotaru and went the cafeteria to grab something to eat. After that, they went in the forest behind the school and sat on a bench in front of the lake. Ichigo knew no one would be able to disturb them there.

"I'm staying in Ste Marie Gakuen." Ichigo simply said, knowing she said everything they needed to know to understand. "When?" Hotaru asked emotionlessly even though her amesthyst eyes showed her sadness. "In three days, you and Mikan will go back to Alice Academy to change it for the best. I can't go, it's not my battle, you know it." The raven haired lass nodded and said "I understand." "I just have one request, please have revenge for me. That's the only thing I'm asking in exchange for my Alices. Promise me to revenge me and my family." Mikan took her hands in hers and said " We promise. For you and for us, we will take care of the Academy." She smiled at Ichigo with tears sparkling her eyes. Ichigo hugged her and said "We will always be friend, don't worry." Mikan nodded shaking as tears fell down her face. She hugged Ichigo back and said "We will always remember you."

They then went to class while Mari went to see Henri-sensei for his new project in New York. The whole time in class, the three girls were daydreaming. The Sweet Princes stole some glances towards Ichigo wondering what happened. When the break came, Johnny who also noticed Ichigo's daydreaming went to her and shouted "HI! ICHIGO!" He grabbed her, lifted her bridal style and twirled her around the classroom. Ichigo glared at him for annoying her but he didn't see anything since he was to busy laughing like a madman. She then tried to push him away, indicating she wanted him to set her on the floor but he didn't even notice her struggling. 'He is so annoying...' She looked at Hotaru whose hand was in her pocket and she knew, she was going to help her. Before the raven haired girl could do anything, Kashino grabbed Johnny's shoulder and stopped him. He then took Ichigo and set her on her feet, he pushed her behind him and stood between the american and the girl he loved. "What the hell is wrong with you? And who do you think you are to do that to Amano!" He said angrily. Johnny just laughed and said carelessly "Calm down Boy! I was just having fun." "Well, maybe you were having fun but Ichigo certainly didn't like that!" Hotaru said glaring daggers at him.

Ichigo sighed and sat down to calm herself. Mikan, Rumi and Kana went around her to ask if she was alright. She only nodded not trusting her voice. When she finally calmed down she stood up and left the classroom with Hotaru and Mikan following behind. Nobody knew where they went and nobody saw them until lunch time. The three girls went to the cafeteria where the battle would take place. They sat around a table with the Sweet Princes and Ichigo's friends and waited for the Heiress to show up. Ten minutes later, they heard loud footsteps and a shriek was heard throughout the hallway. "MAKOTO-KUN!" Koshiro Miya screamed and ran to him. Kashino shivered and muttered "Ojou…" He quickly stepped aside as she crashed in a table. "Makoto-kun, you are so shy!" She said in her overly sweet voice as she approached, he just ran away from her and hid behind his two bestfriends who sweat dropped at the scene before them.

When she realised that Kashino was not coming to her, she quickly recovered from her fan girl mode and said haughtily " Amano Ichigo! I hope you are ready to lose because I, Koshiro Miya, will win this contest!" She then continued in her fan girl mode "And Makoto-kun and I will get married." Ichigo sighed once again and rubbed her head as if she had a headache. Actually, she was getting one, she just couldn't stand Koshiro's voice which sounded like a pig getting strangled to her. "Let's just get this over." Ichigo said in a tired voice. "Oh well, let's begin then." She snapped her fingers and her two servants came and explained everyhing "The judges will be the judges of the Grand Prix two years ago during the finals between Team Ichigo and Team Tennouji. Ojou-sama and Amano-san will serve three dishes and one will be a desert. They will be judge by their technique, their originality andtheir taste." Ichigo nodded and went on the stage where a kitchen was placed for her. She waited for her rival to settle and for the judges to take place. She was she had 4 hours to do the dishes. She wondered about what she wanted to do. When Henri-sensei said "start", she went to the fridge and look what was in it. She pondered for awhile and began to cook. Meanwhile, Koshiro already knew what she was going to do, a japanese style menu.

For the next four hours, the two girls cooked while the crowd cheered on them and when the time was up, both of them sighed in tiredness. They both set their plates in front of the five judges and went back to the scene. The five judges (too lazy to name them) looked at both plates and immediately saw how different they were. Koshiro's dish was a few sushis beautifully disposed on the plate and decorated, while Ichigo's plates was a small quiche Lorraine beautifully made but it was as the same time a simple dish. The jugdes ate the entrée while the crowd and the two competitors were waiting. No one was able to know what the judges thought since all they did when they ate was nod their head once in a while.

Then, the main dish was served when they finished eating, Koshiro gave them an Okonomiyaki which she made in front of them to show off her skills, while, Ichigo served a cheese Soufflé and sliced duck with a pepper sauce. The judges' eyes widened a bit, i twas hard to make a perfect soufflé and yet, Ichigo managed to do it. The students looked at the dishes and drooled at the sight and the smell. It was quite obvious they wanted to have a taste of what Ichigo made. The judging went the same way as the first one, no one could tell what the judges were thinking. Finally, the final course was served, it was the dessert, while Koshiro served matcha tiramisu (it's really good), Ichigo presented a strawberry Mille-Feuille, decorated with a black and white glaçage.

The tiramisu was in a verrine, the judges and the students could see clearly the different layers of white and bright green. The Mille-feuille was also made of layers, the light brown of the pâte feuilletée surrounded the light yellow almost white custard cream which wrapped the strawberries and made their color stand out.

They tasted it and their eyes widened, it was soft and the custard cream melted in their mouth, the sweetness was brought by the fraises des bois and their unique taste brought a new flavor. « What did you put in the custard cream, Amano-san ? » Ameya-sensei asked after eating the sweet. « I mixed the custard cream with whipped cream to make it lighter. » The other judges nodded and smiled as they finished eating the dessert.

The judges finished discussing about the menu the two girls proposed and when it was finished, Henri-sensei grabbed a mike and said « Hmm… Quiet please. After deliberating about the menu Koshiro-san and Ichigo made, we decided that the winner is Amano Ichigo. » The crowd applauded and cheered for Ichigo.

Meanwhile, the beautiful brunette passed a hand through her hair and sighed as she thought 'It's finally over…' Her friends surrounded her and congratulated her. « Congrats Ichigo-chan, you won the contest. » Hanabusa said as Andou nodded in agreement. After the students and the teachers left, Ichigo and her friends grabbed somthing to eat and decided to leave. « Now, you won't be bothered by the heiress Ichigo. » Mikan said smiling at her, but she was cut off when Koshiro stopped them « Wait a minute ! Who said it's finished ? » Kashino turned to her and said « What's the point in continuing the contest when Amano won two of the three battles ? » « Hohohoho… But the third battle counts for three, it gives three points to whoever wins ! Did I forget to mention it ? » Koshiro said. The gang sweat dropped at her desperate attempt to win over Ichigo while Ichigo and Hotaru sighed. « Fine, I will do it. What is the next battle ? » ichigo asked desperate to get rid of the Heiress. « It will be traditional japanese dance and ballet. » Koshiro said confident to win. After all, she practised ballet for ten years now. Ichigo nodded and left with her friends behind her.

She bid the Sweet Princes good-bye and went to her dorm with her friends. Rumi and Kana went to their room while the others went to Ichigo's room. The two brunette sat on the bed while Mari and Hotaru sat on the couch. « In two days, we will be gone. » Mikan said sadly. « You don't have a choice. You need to go back to the Academy. » Mari said trying to convince her that it was the right decision. « Don't worry, in a few years, we will find one another. » Hotaru said while Ichigo nodded. They chatted for a while and when night time came, Hotaru and Mikan went to their dorm.

When Mari went to sleep, Ichigo was still up, she didn't know why but she couldn't sleep. She tried to fell asleep by laying in her bed but she stayed wide awake. She thought about what happened in Paris, how she met Mikan and Hotaru, how she became close friends with Mari… She then looked at Vanilla and knew she wasn't alone, her little friend had been with her since the incident and never let her down. Then, she thought about the Sweet Princes, they always have been with her since she transfered in Ste Marie Gakuen. She knew she could trust them, she even developped feelings for the most annoying and yet sweet and gentle (in his own way).

'Maybe it's time to tell them. They are my friends and they deserve to know…' Ichigo thought as she fell in a dreamless sleep.

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