Young Youichi: Struck by the Dreaded Cupid-o?
launched / by diana05 on the / 30th day of May
Disclaimer: Gakuen Alice doesn't belong to me. It is owned by the great mangaka Higuchi Tachibana.
A/N: This is a fic requested by my reader/reviewer/(new)friend, lil-creator. Hopefully, this doesn't disappoint you. ((bows))
Revised and edited a bit. June 30, 2006
Gomen, I seem to have a growing obsession with young Youichi here (along with Hyuuga Natsume-sama, Andou Tsubasa-sama, Sonoo Kaname-sama and err, Persona-sama. Mwahahahaha!). Heck, I must stop! I must be more than three times his age! In the anime, not the manga. Haha lol.
A little present before I leave the fandom for a couple of days. X3 There are no Mary Sues, I assure you guys. You won't be seeing much of the girl. ((bows))
Summary: Little Youichi is growing up! Awww! Ain't it cute? We find our hero liking someone in his class... But is that all there is to it? Expect the unexpected, so read on, minna-san! NatsumexMikan, Youichix... Err...
Chapter Ha-na: The Girl 제 것 장: 여아
Youichi pouted as he stared at his Medusa-haired sensei. That troll is no fun at all, he thought sourly while making a face at his back. I want to see Natsume "otousan"… He scowled. He stared out the window and watched plu blossoms fall slowly to the ground below.mn
He was tapping his "glowing green" crayon absently on his desk when his eyes strayed to a little brunette who was sitting a few chairs to his left. He watched as her brow furrowed cutely, concentrating on the teacher's lecture about the evils of misusing your alice. She jotted down a few notes, not noticing an emerald-eyed boy observing her every move.
Hmmm... Youichi thought, a mischievous look on his childish features.
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It was a wonderful day yet again at the academy. The sky was painted a rich hue of indigo, various birds were crooning their lovely songs and butterflies wove in and out of the carefully-tended flower beds.
A slight breeze passed by, tousling the dark hair of a certain flame-wielder. He rolled over his side, still snoozing under his favorite sakura tree. His shounen manga lay forgotten, getting crumpled under his body weight.
Beside him were two other people; a light-haired little boy and a silvery-blue-eyed blond. They were all just hanging out under the tree, enjoying the peace and quiet the day offered to them...
...but the stillness was pierced by a loud voice, which belonged to... Err…
"Natsume-kun! Ruka-pyon! You-chan!" a voice called out, happily.
Ruka smiled at the russet-haired girl who came skipping to them. You-chan had a look of childish joy on his face as his "mommy" made her way to them. Natsume rolled over his side and mumbled on and on about the evils of 'girls with polka-dotted panties'.
Mikan stopped by in front of them and knelt down to give Youichi (who was already clinging to her right leg) a little hug.
She looked up and gave Ruka a cheery smile (which made our little blondie here turn pale pink XD).
"What's up with him?" she asked, jerking her thumb over to where Natsume was (who was still mumbling and rambling under his breath).
Ruka laughed. "Oh, it's nothing. Maybe he's having a... err, nightmare right now. Right, You-chan?" He looked over his shoulder and found the little lad staring at something. Err, someone. Mikan followed Youichi's gaze and found herself looking at a little girl with dark hair and dark eyes.
Meanwhile, Natsume was stirring, waking up from his light slumber. He rubbed his eyes tiredly and watched the three people in front of him gawking at someone. He smirked.
"Hey, You-chan?" Mikan inquired, gently.
Youichi tore his gaze away from the little girl. "Mommy?"
"Do you like that little girl over there?" Mikan grinned, looking at him expectantly.
Youichi nodded, a look of childish delight on his face.
Mikan squealed while Ruka and Natsume exchanged looks of bewilderment. "That's so cute, You-chan! Your first crush!"
Youichi was about to answer when the bell for his division rang shrilly. There was a stampede as the younger students scrambled to their feet, not wanting to be late for their next class.
Youichi looked at Natsume and Ruka pleadingly, as if asking them a silent question.
Mikan placed her hands on her hips and said firmly but gently. "No, you can't, You-chan. It's bad to cut classes. Don't be like some other people I know, 'kay? You can hang out with us later" Mikan smiled at him, reassuringly.
Youichi stood still for a moment before nodding obediently and scrambling to his feet and running himself to his classroom.
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They watched as he stumbled his way on to his class. When Mikan was sure that he did go to class, she flopped down beside Natsume, who was leaning against the trunk of the tree, his eyes closed.
Mikan poked Natsume on the side and getting a "Ngh" in return. She poked him again. This time, harder.
Natsume sat up, turning his head towards her and giving her a dark look.
"What is it, now? Come to discuss the latest prints on your underwear? What's on the menu today? Kiwis?" Natsume said, sarcastically.
Mikan resisted the temptation to punch his nose into his face. She swatted him on the arm, instead.
"No, you prevert", Mikan retorted. "I just wanted to tell you that we have to help You-chan! We can't just sit here and do nothing, right?" she said, brightening up.
Natsume snorted his disapproval. "I think you should get your ugly nose out of other people's business, little girl. You'd get in trouble some day. Love isn't my forte, anyway." He lay back down and was about to doze off when Mikan swatted him on the arm again.
She turned to Ruka, who was watching the whole exchange. "We should help You-chan, right Ruka-pyon?" She grinned at him. Ruka was taken aback but he slowly nodded his agreement.
Natsume groaned. "Why don't you do it yourself and leave me alone, you idiot. What's more, there's nothing to go gaga over the girl" he grumbled, picking up his shounen manga and resumed reading. "The girl has an ordinary face, ordinary dark hair and ordinary dark eyes. Everything about her is boring. She's ugly like you, polka dots."
"Why you--" Mikan raged, attempting to knock the stuffing out of him but was restrained by a sweatdropping Ruka. She wriggled out of his grip and wrestled Natsume to the ground.
Natsume glowered as he dodged her puny punches. "Get off me, ugly! You're not exactly like a feather, you know. Tell Hotaru to help you diet and--"
"NATSUUUMEEEE!" was Mikan's loud and angry yell. Several birds took flight in alarm at the sudden disturbance.
Meanwhile, Ruka was watching the whole thing, a faint and strained smile on his lips. Hmmm...
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Youichi walked to his classroom, one hand in his pocket. He whistled a Hamtaro tune, not noticing the person who was about to...
The young girl stifled a yell as he bumped into her. She muttered a quick "Sorry" and knelt on the floor to pick up what she dropped. Her stuff lay scattered on the hallway and Youichi bent down to help her. He handed them back to her and continued on his way.
He didn't even bat an eyelash.
The next morning...
Mikan marched to her classroom, a determined look on her face.
I'd make that pervert help, no matter what, she thought.
She walked straight to Natsume's chair and stood there until he looked up at her.
"Tch" Natsume grunted, not bothering to say anything. He flipped the page, ignoring the face of the brunette who was glowering at him.
Mikan sat down next to him and poked him hard in the ribs. Natsume winced slightly but didn't say anything. She was about to try again when Natsume scowled menacingly at her.
"Try that again, little girl and I'd burn your stupid pigtails."
Mikan opened her mouth to argue but instead, she snatched the manga out of his hands. She hugged it tightly to her chest and gazed at him, smirking.
Natsume scowled once again at her and lifted his hand, thrusting his palm menacingly at her. "Give that back or else I'd b--"
"Burn me, Natsume? Then your precious manga would go along with me" Mikan said, a sugary smile on her face. "I heard these were limited editions of what's-the-title manga. Hm, whatever. So what do you say Natsume? Help me?"
Girls with polka-dotted panties bring so much trouble, Natsume thought, feeling drained.
Natsume glowered at her. "Fine, little girl. I'd help but give that back to me first." He was about to reach for it when Mikan dangled it out of his reach. She tossed it over to Hotaru who nodded, smiling sadistically at Natsume.
"I'd give it back to you, Natsume, if everything goes well." She smiled at him, sweetly.
"Why you polka-dotted panties girl..." He mumbled under his breath giving her an evil look.
Interesting, polka dots, he mused to himself, settling back down grumpily on his chair.
End of Chapter
A/N: So what do you guys think? A little present to the Gakuen Alice fandom before school starts. I have to do well and achieve honors. Err, pressure pressure pressure from my parents. ((wince)) But I'll still come and write here, of course! I love GA and this fandom!
Btw, 'ha-na' is Korean for 'one'. And 'yi' is Mandarin for it (see top). Teehee, I mentioned that I love the Korean and Chinese cultures in my profile, right? Besides the Japanese culture, that is. ((smiles))
Questions would soon be answered the following chapters...
Huggles and crushing monster hugs,
diana