Author Note: This is my first story, but I hope you'll enjoy it!
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Summary: Mikan can no longer stand the constant smiling, so what happens when she suddenly changes into another person? Natsume may have also lost the love of his life…who is this new kid that's slowly winning Mikan's affection?
*Breaking Bonds and New Beginnings*
"Throughout all these years...I've stayed the same...you're the one who's changed."
Chapter 1: Mikan's Agony
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A coal-black limo pulled up at the gates of the well-known Alice Academy, only to reveal a young brunette whom was waiting patiently to get into the outstretched car. Her innocent face was laced with a somber smile as she quietly remembered why she was going to leave the school. Although it was quite difficult with the elementary school principle watching her every move…almost as if there was a certain longing hidden within his ebony eyes.
"Sakura-San, I hope you'll have a safe trip." It wasn't that often a smile graced his childish face, but seeing that rare smile stirred Sakura Mikan to her core.
"Principal Kuonji I thought I told you to call me Mikan?" She chimed with a soft bell-like laughter at his expression, surly he hadn't called anyone by their name for quite some time now. Making their way to the limo doors, she took one last look at the glorious academy before slowly getting into the limo while whispering a soft "Thanks" to the ESP before he could witness anymore of her tears.
Yesterday
It was just like any ordinary day in the rowdy classroom of 2-b as the many kids did as they pleased, but today was very special to the little nullification girl. She smiled happily while whistling a short harmonious tune as she made her way down the large corridor before stopping at the classroom doors. When she entered, the class was filled with an eerie silence.
"Ahahaha, Ohiyo Minna! Whats going on?" With a smile still plastered on her cheerful face she surveyed the room as to figure out why everyone had halted their daily activities only to find them looking towards the same scene.
There he was..kissing another girl.
Mikan
Her heart was in turmoil as the scene replayed over and over in her head..Why? Had I not tried enough? Just watching them tore me to pieces and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't look away, nor could I keep my smile. Heading towards my seat I could barely manage to smile. It hurt. Like a million knives were being thrown through my very being.
"Hey, guys." I tried to catch a glance at who he was kissing. This is bad..I'm going to cry. Tightening my smile to keep the tears at bay I finally saw what she looked like.
The blonde hair matched with light blue steaks that made her heart shaped face stand out all the more. Her piercing emerald eyes could see into your soul and by the looks of it she was probably a new student, although the atmosphere around her made it seem that this wasn't the case.
"Soooo...who's this?" Staring at the couple I awaited an answer. Hoping the truth wouldn't hurt as much as I'd expect it too.
"Her?" He pointed to the girl that clung onto his arm and I slowly nodded in a confused manner as he replied with a simple "Hn."
Seeing that he didn't mind her large breasts being pressed against his arm, I decided to make a bold move.
"I love you." It was above a whisper but his crimson eye turned towards me. I knew he had heard. I approached him and grabbed his hand in hopes that he would accept my confession. With a look of disgust, he tore his hand away from my own.
"Get the HELL away from me." A disgusted look adorned his handsome face.
I looked at him in disbelief while trying to process what I had just heard. Instead of giving him a guilt ridden expression, I smiled. The girl who clung to my love had simply laughed at my actions.
"O-oh, I'm Sorry..." Shamefully I walked out of the room while the tears began to come down. It wasn't fair that things between us ended up this way. That's when I heard the intercom resonate throughout the school.
"Sakura Mikan, please report to the office." Great, what do they want? I walked down the hallway while wiping the rest of the tears and slowly fought the urge to run away.
Natsume
"Get off of me, you old hag." I pulled away from the girl who scowled at me and walked out of the classroom to the Sakura tree that I spent so much time with the girl I had real feelings for.
"I'm so sorry…Mikan" I couldn't keep up the charade, but if it was to protect her then it was worth it.
As I approached the cherry blossom I walked right up to the trunk of the tree and leaned against it. Feeling the wind against my face, I closed my eyes only to remember that it was actually so beautiful during this time of season..wait, No... the Sakura tree only blooms on the day of Mikan's birthday. That's what had made it so special to me..That wasn't today was it? How could I have forgotten?
My thoughts were interrupted by the intercom call Mikan's name. Opening my eyes, I knew it was only a matter of time before something terrible happened.
"Shit," I hadn't realized until it was too late, I was always too late. They wanted her power to defeat the AAO! God! How stupid was I? Persona promised me all I needed to do was to keep her out of my life.
"I love you, Natsume..." Her words kept echoing through my head and my heart started to ache. How could I have been so misled? Forgive me.
Mikan..where are you..?
Mikan
As I came across the gigantic doors to the elementary school principal's office, I prepared myself for whatever might happen.
'Okay Mikan, you can do this.' Then I knocked on the doubled doors.
"Enter."
I opened up the two huge castle like doors when I saw there was very little in the office. The curtains were drawn and it gave the office a darker appearance. That was when I saw him, the ESP.
"Good Evening Principal Kuonji," I gave a slight bow to show him my respect. He cleared his throat before speaking.
"Sakura-San we were just informed that you have more than one Alice."
Chills ran down my spine as his penetrating eyes waited for my answer. With affirmation in my eyes, I told him the truth.
"Yes...your correct, but I have no idea how to use them properly." Turning my head to avoid gaze, I said the truth.
Hey, I couldn't use them but that doesn't mean I wasn't practicing.
"Well Sakura-San, we would like to send you to America so you can learn how to control your Alice's better." His appearance was different from when I last saw him...Wasn't he a man before? I shrugged it off and smiled like an idiot. What's the point of staying here anyways?
"I would love to go, when do I leave?" Suddenly hearing the scraping of his chair made me tense up. Watching him make his way towards me made it difficult to move. His small stature reminded me of my own and he may have been a couple inches taller than myself. Reaching out to caress the side of me face gave me shivers.
"Sakura-san..you don't have to force yourself to smile." His words gave me warmth; a warmth I have never known. He pulled me into an embrace that made me question his motives.
"You'll leave in three hours." His grip on me tightened and I began to relax. It didn't matter to me if I wasn't going to see anyone again. I had already made up my mind.
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"Good." Principal Kuonji smiled sinisterly before he started run his hand over Mikan's head. The ESP unwound his arms from Mikan and strode back to his work area. Gracefully he sat.
"You are excused Sakura-San."
Continuing with his paperwork, he gave the young girl a glance as she turned around to walked out of the room. He steps were silent and it was almost as if the conversation between the two never happened. With the doors shut and her heart broken, she headed back towards her dorm.
Not once did she see the infamous Kuro-Neko run passed her.