This story came along when I was in a seminar about Negotiating with my dad. The idea popped up into my head while I was day dreaming.

Disclaimer: Leben does not own Gakuen alice, Alice, Academy only other characters in this story i owe BUAHAHAHA xD

Chapter 1

"Gay face I demand you to tell me what is going on?" demanded a raven hair man in his early twenties with hypnotizing crimson eyes. As he slammed the bundle of paper on the wooden desk which was providing a safe distance between the timid blond hair blue-green eyes man and the ranging lad in front of him.

"Why if it isn't Natsume Hyuugakun good morning, I'd appreciate it if you called me Narumi and not those creative nick names of yours, but if we were in a relationship I wouldn't mind" cooed Narumi as he offered a wink.

"Stop dragging the conversation and get back to the damn point" growled Natsume not taking his eyes off his lively boss, who is shifting his eyes all around the place nervously.

"Oh? Whatever is it do I owe you an explanation?" asked Narumi pulling out his wheelie computer chair from behind the desk taking a seat.

"Why on earth did you hire an ex convict found guilty of swindling into ALICE?" questioned Natsume controlling his ranging breath into a much more welcoming pace.

Giving a long whistle as he press a button on the speaker phone, "Hotaru Imai please report into my office within 60 seconds or I'll cut down your salary every second you're late".

"As for you Natsumekun you do know ALICE is a shadow department of the police we do jobs from helping cat's from high above the tree to infiltrating terrorist base so I don't see the problem in hiring people with capable abilities", stated Narumi as he twirled around in his chair.

"Yes but she is found guilty for swindling for over than 13billionyen what makes you think she'll be honest while working with us?" interrogate Natsume as he leaned closer onto the desk glaring at the sweating blond man.

"Hotaru Imai reporting for duty" announced a charcoal hair girl with lavender color eyes, from the entrance of the sliding door.

"Come in Hotaruchan" gestured Narumi as he fully turned to face the two adults, "I presume that you are the one responsible for hacking into the police data base to check up on this new employee? No scratch that I know you did it but the question is why?"

"Because Hyuuga here offered me a very beautiful amount of sum for just a twenty minute work of intervening with the computer why should I say no to that?" inquired Hotaru who was standing beside Natsume, not taking her eyes of the blond who had both of his hand clasp together on the desk.

"You know I was about to offer you triple of your salary if you were able to stop black cat here from being to nosy" informed Narumi, "however seeing that the deed is done there's nothing I can do" continued Narumi with an evil chuckle.

"Black cats are always bad luck" sneered Hotaru as she glared daggers at Natsume, "and curse you Hyuuga".

"You are such a manipulative bastard, turning my comrades on me" scoffed Natsume "But your not getting me on this one I want answers" dead panned the crimson eye man.

"Actually I do to, what are you planning on?" supported Hotaru turning her attention back to Narumi who once again lost his chance of escaping this whole interview.

"Fine" gave up Narumi, "Do you remember Kokoro Yome?" asked the blond chief breathing out a long tired sigh.

"Our last negotiator who decided to quit the job and go marry in the Bahamas 2 months ago?" asked Natsume recalling memory of his colleague.

"Yes that Kokoro yome" pointed out Narumi, "Well you see he felt responsible for quitting the job so suddenly so he introduced me to this 'ex convict' which you like to put for a trial work out" explained Narumi checking on his nails for dirt.

"But why a prisoner why not get somebody else with no record?" quiz Hotaru who became tired of standing up, and decided to sit down on the couch that was positioned not for away from the desk Narumi was appointed in.

"Well who do you think could rake out for over more than 13billlionyen from the Koizumi cooperation? I'd say only a genius would achieve that" certified Narumi leaning further into his comfortable chair.

"But that doesn't prove anything of being a genius negotiator" contradicted Natsume as he shifted into a more comfortable stance.

"On the contrary it does" defended Narumi, "swindling money takes lots of observation, psychological attack, and patience, which defines a perfect trait of a negotiator to me".

"You are stupid chief" declared Hotaru.

"Tell me something I don't know Imai" taunted Natsume, as he headed out the door, "I'm going to get some breakfast at the café later" bid Natsume sliding the door shut behind him.

"You do know if the newbie comes anywhere near the ALICE fund account I'm going to murder her myself" confirmed Hotaru.

"I'm sure if she wanted to take money from us she'll use a better option than just literally walking to the fund account book" assured Narumi, "Dismissed".

With that being said Hotaru waited no longer on the sofa, standing up making her way towards the door as her heels click on the marble floor in a steady rhythm, placing her hands on the door.

"Oh and the new employee will arrive here in an hour or so make sure to send her in when she get's here" notify Narumi not looking up from the newspaper.

"I'm a Technology Intelligence not a lowly secretary" specify Hotaru turning back to face Narumi once more giving him her animalistic stare.

"I'll give you a raise of 200yen per hour" proposed Narumi pulling out his drawer for a nail cutter.

"Taken" answered Hotaru in less than a second closing the door as she disappeared from the room.

Really what is wrong with Narumi? Despite the fact that Natsume always mock Narumi about his appearance or any flaws he could find, he respects the guy so damn much. Supporting his sister all the way through college was a tough job until Narumi showed up giving him the opportunity to have a decent job even when he just only finished high school, since he couldn't afford much payment after his father's death while serving the country. However this time it was just superbly wrong who in the right mind would hire a con artist to join a law enforcement career? Isn't everything in here supposed to be confidential? Wondering how in hell's name did Narumi brainwash the higher ups to approve of all this, Natsume pushed into the glass door of a median size café decorated with pinks and frills not so much to his liking but the coffee here are the best.

"Welcome to Umenomiya Café how may I help you? Ahhh Natsume good morning the usual I assume?" greeted a pink wavy hair woman dressed in a blue English style maid uniform, with a white head band on top for finishing touches.

"Hey Anna yes the usual black hold back on the sugar I want it raw today" ordered Natsume taking a seat on the high-top chair infront of the counter.

"Rough morning eh?" asked a shaved hair man who is clad in a patisserie uniform appearing out from the curtains that was hiding the kitchen from the customers.

"You could say that" replied Natsume sipping on his coffee as he laid his hands onto the morning paper as he skimmed through the pages.

"And your best option is to drown all your problems by drinking black coffee? Nice going" praised the man sarcastically rummaging through the cupboards to find what ever he needs.

"At least I don't go out to the geisha bar and rant about how my wife kicked me out of the house again" snickered Natsume looking up to confront the man who's face lost color gaping at him mouth hanging low.

"MOCHU! YOU DARE VISIT THOSE CAT HOUSE WHEN I KICK YOU OUT YOU SURE HAVE BALLS DO YOU KNOW WHO ARE YOU MESSING WITH?" screamed Anna as she ran back from the other end of the counter to pull on her husbands nose forcing him to face her.

"OWOWOWOW NONO SWEETY PIE NO I DIDN'T GO ANYWHERE WHEN I GOT KICKED OUT OF THE HOUSE YOU ALWAYS FIND ME SLEEPING INFRONT OF THE HOUSE DON'T YOU? PLEASE SPARE ME!" pleaded Mochu pathetically as he flicked the finger to Natsume's direction, who just laugh it off.

Eyes from all direction landed on the screeching married couple, whilst Natsume just continue reading the paper acting as if he doesn't know any of them who were causing a commotion upfront. Browsing the customers from behind the paper he couldn't help but notice a brunette who continued on choosing her pastry, she seems unaffected by all the ruckus his friends are making up here.

"ALL RIGHT ALL OF YOU HIT THE DECK BEFORE I BLOW YOUR BRAINS OUT!" came a harsh demand along with the sound of a firing gun shot.

Turning to find four men armed with guns and mask covering their face Natsume was sure this is not a drill set up by the police department.

"I SAID GET DOWN ARE YOU ALL DEAF?" the man who wore a brown mask threatened one more time grabbing a crying infant who was unfortunate enough to be the closest thing the hostage taker.

The room erupted into deafening silence as everyone cautiously sat down on the ground.

"Tie them up take all their belongings I don't want any of them holding their cell phones either" instruct the same man who was still carrying the baby, as his 4 teammates obliged to the instruction , "alright all of you do as I say or this baby dies" he commanded pointing the gun at the newborn's head.

Four people, he could definitely take them down easy, but no matter how skilled Natsume was he couldn't risk injuring many lives who are currently tied down to the floor, damn why is today so problematic? Sighing in defeat Natsume followed the others into the middle of the room hands tied behind his back as he crouch low into the same level as the rest of the group. Sobbing and whimpering were heard through out the whole hold up, some praying for their family back home, others trying to reassure each other it'll work out find. Looking for his two friends Natsume spotted them not so far behind him, glad at the sight of Mochu whispering soothing words into Anna's ears as the doll face girl made an attempt to stiffen her upper lip.

"Please My B..Baby" stammered the woman who seems to be the child's mother. Tears filled her eyes as her blond hair covered her face in disarray.

"Now you listen carefully woman as much as I would like to give back your baby I need him right now he's the easiest hostage I could find at the moment so bad luck for you" answered the brown masked man as he made his way to the windows closing all of the curtains.

"What are we gonna do now Kisuke? The police are coming any minute now" asked one of the comrades whose face was clad in dark forest green mask. The man name Kisuke handed the baby to his fellow friend while taking the machine gun from his hands placing it up near the coffee mixer, "We'll wait till the siege then we strike for our demands don't worry it'll go smoothly Ken" reassured Charles as he turned to face the other two.

"Takeshi, go check the cashier and see how much dough they have and take it" dictated Kisuke as the red masked man ran behind the counters dropping the cashier machine with a loud bang.

"Kojima go check if there are any other people on the loose and bring them here I don't want any of them out" continued Kisuke instructing the last man who was covered in a gray mask.

The screaming of the traumatized baby was heard in the back ground. Cautiously trying to break himself free Natsume rubbed his wrist together a few times to loosen the knot, but fuck it tight.

"IT'S THE POLICE AND WE HAVE YOU SURROUNDED GIVE UP" a nasal voice from the megaphone outside of the shop was heard.

Presenting himself at the window Charles held up the infant placing the gun near the baby's head, signaling the police that he got hostage. Firing his gun at a random wall one more time.

"I want 2 cars gas full off tank and a helicopter waiting at the 'H' spot on T-High building" demanded Charles pulling the trigger one more time at a random wall.

Oh boy Mochu and Anna are gonna have to work their ass off to fix whatever damage these hooligans cause. Sighing in relief that no blood was shed Natsume concentrated on with his unfinished task.

"Maybe you should stop the shooting even if Japanese policemen won't take you in dead but if they keep hearing gun fire they'll have no choice but to kill you off to ensure safety for the innocence" advise the brunette whom Natsume was eyeing earlier ago.

All eyes turned to brunette who was sitting across from Natsume. Now he just noticed her features up close, brown chocolate eyes, milky white skin, and definitely long silky brunette hair.

Terror struck shrieks projected from the infant on Ken's arm interrupting every attention the brunette was receiving.

"SHUT UP YOU LIL BRAT YOU WANT SOME SCARS ON YOUR FACE HUH?" roared Ken attempting to stop the baby's cry, but to no vail.

"Please take me instead just leave my son out of this" begged the blond lady anxiously squirming around on the carpet floor. The unconditional love of a parent could make human forget all of the dangers they are facing.

"Why are the police chasing you?" pried the brunette, "did you rob the bank or jewelry store? I don't see any bag of goods with you? Did you have to leave it behind since it was a burden for you to carry it while escaping the chase?"

A black M1911 pistol was presented at the brunette's forehead, "do you have a death wish little girl?" questioned Kisuke staring intently at the chocolate orbs.

No facial reaction or response was executed by the brunette as she to stare back at those dark grey eyes the man Kisuke owns no words utter from her lips. Surrendering to the intense stare and at how stubborn this young lady could get Kisuke pulled the gun back down as he turned to Ken taking the infant out of his arms.

"The kid shitted on his pants" claimed Kisuke checking on the child's diaper "no wonder he was freaking out, hey mother of the kid".

"Yes sir?" responded the shaking mother.

"Where are his diapers and wet tissues?" asked Kisuke still holding the crying infant.

"In the pouch behind the stroller sir" informed the lady who was now able to breath steadily.

"Go get' em Ken make sure you get the powder to don't want his lil guy to get any rash" couched Kisuke.

"You seems very comfortable in handling a toddler, you know powders are use to prevent rash, you have a family don't you? a child or two?" inspected the brunette, "And why are you doing these kind of things what will you do if your family finds out?"

"THAT IT SHUT UP NOW" yelled Ken painfully, "You don't know how it feels like to have your own wife trying to commit suicide in front of you because you've got no money left. All of us here has a history Kisuke's daughter got rape now is in rehab where his unfaithful wife ran away stashing all the cash he had left now he can't pay. Kojima his mother is now dying in the hospital with debts piling up his ass, while Takeshi….Takeshii", unable to finish his sentence the man broke down into streaming tears.

"And so what?" scoffed the brunette laughing at all the petty stories spilled from Ken's mouth "You need money I get that but that doesn't mean you can go around pulling reckless stunts like this has it ever crossed your mind that if you fail this mugging what will happen to your dearest family next? Or even if you succeeded will your family be happy to know that the money they are using now is all dirty because of what you did?

"SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!" cried Ken collapsing on the floor holding onto his pounding head.

"Uhm hey….the kid stopped breathing" proclaimed Kisuke carrying the baby in shaking arms.

"WHAT?" demanded the brunette venomously.

"He stopped crying a while ago now he's not breathing" reported Kisuke laying the child on the floor.

"LET GO OFF ME!" declared Mikan.

The men in mask all stood there unsure of what to do about the situation. If they let this talkative lady go will she be able to save him will things get any worst for them?

"Are you gonna wait till everythings to late huh?" urged the brunette.

With one final silent agreement all four came to untie the brunette escorting her to the infant. As she perform CPR on the tiny living all eyes were on her anticipating to hear the breathing of the child again. Seeing as his opportunity has arrived Natsume stealthily made his way towards the three guns that were long forgotten by the three men namely Kisuke, Takeshi, and Ken. He came back and untie the contraption that was holding Mochu on the ground and handed him a weapon. Nodding in understanding the duo stood up slowly from their position. At the same time the child's pulse have seemed to return the crowd cheered congratulating the brunette hero who saved the baby. The brunette who was kneeling on the floor wait no second longer as she plunged a back kick onto Kojima's wrist affectively disarming the man, skidding across the floor to grab the gun she aimed it at Kojima. Smirking with satisfaction Natsume along with Mochu also cornered three men onto the floor.

"Now slowly raise your hands and group together on the floor" commanded Natsume in his smooth sexy tone.

Obeying to the command the quadruple men harmonized themselves onto the floor, "You'll stand up again you guys fell hard this time but I'm positive that guys like you will definitely come back alive and kicking in society after 3 years or something, uptil now you haven't killed any hostage so your sentence won't be that long" remarked the brunette proudly, as she slowly walked to the door opening it to be welcomed by red lasers pointing at her.

"Whoah I didn't kill anybody" protest Mikan as she reached higher into the air submissively presenting that she is unarmed, "There here to surrender do not fire!"

Signaling the rest inside to come out the muggers cautiously followed behind the brunette's footsteps. Their first debut to the audience was nerve wrecking as the police lower down their weapons and came to handcuff the four leading them inside the convertible.

"May I know your name little girl?" asked Kisuke whipping back from entering the car.

"Mikan, my name is Sakura Mikan" answered the girl with a tender smile spread across a face.

"ahaaha what a coincidence my daughter's name is Sakura to although that's her first name" chuckled Kisuke, "I'll remember your name" was his last word as the car faded away in distance.

Turning back around to see all the other hostage receiving medical attention Mikan let out a sigh of relief. However she right now is exhausted she haven't had any breakfast this morning since she woke up late. Seeing the cafe she just wanted to have quick bite but thanks to Kisuke and his gang she ended up with no bite at all. Black circle spot steadily appear onto her vision range. To make things worst the temperature was boiling hot. Without warning a bubble gum hair colored woman along side with a buffed some what bald man halted infront of Mikan leaving her only an inch of personal space, she couldn't help but let out a yelp, surprised on their sudden presence.

"Hi I'm Anna me and my husband Mochu, we run this cafe and we would like to say thank you we are forever in your debt however could we repay you?" wailed the girl name Anna as she returned to her sobbing fest still in shock of what had happened.

Unable to comprehend with all the hunger and heat Mikan mumbled out a 'your welcome' before everything revolving around her turned black. Just before loosing all her consciousness Mikan can't help but notice the strong smell of pepper mint, and the source was… whoever was holding her right now. It may sound strange but this was the first time in five years that she had felt safe. With that kept in mind Mikan finally drifted off to the land of unconciousness.

Chapter End =^.^=

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