Wee. I'm back...from Saturn. ♥

Gomenasai!! I'm really, really, really, really sorry for the delay of this chapter! I just can't find the right time to make this. In desperation of having something to upload, I made this. Tell you, this is super random. Ahh, thank you for the people who gave comments for the last chapter! You know, you are one of the reasons why I updated. You built back the passion, the motivation, and the inspiration that was once lost in my heart. HAHAHA! Joke time. :P

Okei, enough talk, moving on.

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Chapter 12

Irish

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"Let's get this on.."

Irish browsed the area and found a big box near her. She threw one on Natsume and a loud sound was heard along with the appearance of fog of dirt. As the smoke vanished into thin air, Irish's eyes narrowed and saw Natsume out of sight.

"Alice of muscles, huh?" he said.

Her eyes widened. Above her, Natsume threw some fire balls on her.

"You got that right."

Unfortunately, she was able to dodge it all.

She laughed. "Haha! Natsume you're starting to lose your skills. I wonder why Persona ever chose you?" and she continued to laugh.

Natsume snorted. As soon as he landed on his foot, fire appeared around them, trapping them inside a circular flame.

"Hn. One on one huh?" said the girl.

She gestured her fighting position and so as Natsume. Irish sprinted to him and made a punch. Luckily, Natsume blocked it.

It was then followed by a countless punches and kicks from each party that was barely seen due to the speed.

"You're from Nagoya." Natsume said while fighting. Irish remained silent. "You were known to be a tomboy for beating up males into the limits of your hometown."

Irish smirked.

"But," he continued, "There's one guy you cannot beat."

Irish's eyes widened.

"You have managed to fall in love with him that's why you can never beat him." he said.

Irish smirked in approval. He's correct.

A punch suddenly affected Natsume that caught him off guard. Irish's right arm suddenly bloated with muscles and about to punch his cheek. Unfortunately, he was able to brace himself before collapsing at the wall.

"Oops. I think I became too harsh." She said and grinned.

The ring of fire vanished. After gaining his posture, he smirked. Irish's eyes narrowed fiercely.

"Arrogant jerk" Irish yelled, pissed.

Natsume just shrugged and raised his arm. On his hand was a handful of hair, which is colored with black. Irish's eyes widened as she recognized it. She quickly looked at her hair.

"And I also learnt that no one dared to touched your hair back there."

Irish studied the tip of her hair and found signs that it was burnt. She grunted.

"I'm hating you more for that."

Natsume shrugged and rolled his eyes, "Whatever,"

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Top of the Lighthouse

Mikan's eyes gradually opened. The place was a bit dark. She tried to move, only that her hands were tied. A tape was plastered on her mouth as well, making her unable to talk.

"Awake Mikan?" someone feminine voiced out. Mikan looked at the direction where the voice came from. Her eyes widened as she found Sumire emerged from the dark. "Hello." She greeted.

Mikan looked at her fiercely. Sumire noticed this. She placed both her hands on her cheeks and said, sarcastically, "Oh no, I'm scared!"

Mikan continued to glare.

Sumire put down her hands and approached Mikan to give her a slap on her cheek, which instantly reddened.

"What was that for?" She shrugged, "I don't know; just feel likely to do it."

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Sweat dripping on the cemented floor as Natsume crouched, severely panting. On the other hand, his opponent, Irish, was still on her foot, panting softly.

"You're talented." She breathed.

"I know. And that gives you the idea that you will lose."

"How so? You wasted a lot of your alice, your energy, your…life." She said. Her eyes squinted as she said the last word.

Natsume grunted. She was right.

Irish approached him step by step, Natsume watched her helplessly. She slapped his cheek that made him fall down. She smirked.

She leaped through the boxes and reached the top.

"I'm sorry, Natsume, but this game is over!"

Her arms and legs grew muscles, her abdomen formed well developed abs as well. "Goodbye Natsume."

She jumped off of the boxes, about to make a body slam. Natsume was aware of what was happening, but he was too numb to move.

"Mikan."he thought.

Flashbacks ran through his head.

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"I'm here to protect you… Mikan"

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Irish was almost near Natsume when suddenly a wall of fire appeared just above him. Like a fire barrier that will hopefully help to diminish her attack. Irish was surprised to see this barrier of fire, however she has no time to avoid it.

She passed the blazing fire, causing her clothes to burn and her muscles to withdraw. She also lost her conscience. As soon as she passed the fire, she fell on top of Natsume gently, like she was 10 times lighter than before.

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After gaining her conscience, she found her back leaning against the wall and noticed that parts of her clothes were burnt. Suddenly, she also noticed Natsume beside her. He was leaning against the wall with crossed arms and his eyes closed. She was startled and quickly braced for her remaining clothes.

Irish reddened and started to ask. "How much have you seen?"

Some parts of her body were burnt too, but it wasn't a major one.

"Everything. Pfft. Like you have something to show there."

Natsume then stood up on his knees "I won. I think I better get going." He said dryly

When he was about to walk, he was stopped, "Oh by the way, where this…"

He said and threw his jacket on her. Irish caught it and wasn't able to talk anymore.

She watched Natsume go up the stairs, his eyes full of determination.

"I'm getting you back, Mikan."

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SEEEE, random right? Hahaha! Did you find it nice, at least:P This is the result of being exposed with too much violence and action. :3

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Sa mga taong marunong magbasa ng tagalog: (for the people who understand tagalog)
Baka gumawa aku ng fiction na tagalog dito rin sa Gakuen Alice! Sana basahin at soportahan niyo ito. Salamat. :) (I might make a tagalog fiction here in Gakuen Alice. Please read and support it. Thank you. :))

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