Special Alice (Gakuen Alice / Alice Academy FF)

SA 111 - Clone

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Yuka cradled baby Mikan in her arms, marveling at the tiny bundle of life that was the embodiment of her and Sensei's love. As she looked down at the child, a warm sense of fulfillment and hope washed over her. This baby represented a new beginning, a chance for Yuka to protect and nurture the life she and Sensei had brought into the world.

Mikan, observing the scene, was moved to tears by the sight. She heard Misaki calling her name, but just as she was about to speak, she was seized by a violent fit of coughing. Panic filled the room as everyone tried to help her.

" Misaki!" Mikan shouted and Natsume held Misaki's arm since she fell out of her balance. Tsubasa recognized the situation and reached for a necklace hanging around Natsume's neck. The necklace was quite similar with what Misaki gifted Natsume on his birthday yet the stone of the necklace has a different color.

Tsubasa aware that Misaki couldn't heal herself with her own alice. " Let her borrow the Alice stone necklace, quickly!" Tsubasa recognized it, as it was the same type of stone he had seen Natsume use in the past.

The scene shifted to a poignant flashback: Kaoru questioned Yuka about her intentions as she was about to leave. Yuka appeared uncertain, torn between her desire to take Mikan's Alice and the memories of her actions against Narumi. 

Kaoru, displaying her profound understanding of the complexities of life at Alice Academy, acknowledged the trials they had endured due to their Alices. Kaoru patted Yuka's back aas Yuka held baby Mikan in her arms. " You have a choice, Yuka. You've been through a lot because of our Alices, but they've also brought us wonderful experiences."

Yuka gazed at her daughter lovingly. " But I don't want to burden Mikan with this kind of life."

Kaoru encouraged the hesitant Yuka. " You see, Yuka. If we didn't have any hardships before, we wouldn't be able to have a happy life since those experience bring valuable lessons." She smiled at the younger girl. " Instead of paving a path for her, let her choose her own path to walk on, Yuka. The parent's role is to love and support your child no matter what. That's how you can show your love."

Yuka, deeply moved by Kaoru's wisdom, agreed to let Mikan forge her own destiny. She knew why Yuka might be hesitant to subject Mikan to a similar fate. Still, she believed that the reason they were born with Alice was significant.

" A lot of things happened. Mina and Ryosuke are married , even expecting a child... You too, Kaoru Senpai, you're already married." Yuka said as she lay down Mikan beside her on the apartment's bed. Kaoru introduced her husband, who turned out to be the same boy she was with when Yuka first met her, sporting a distinctive blond hairdo in an old photograph. 

" And, also pregnant." Yuka muttered. Mr. Hyuuga blushed as Yuka recalled their first meeting back at the academy. 

Yuka examined Kaoru's business card, revealing her occupation as a freelance journalist and her lack of a fixed address. Kaoru confided that she was also on the school's wanted list. Since leaving the academy, she had traveled to different places, investigating the ESP's clones and working to expose the truth to the world. She was supported in her endeavors by HSP and Yukihira, though she suspected that their actions may have contributed to Yukihira's fate. She lamented the toll the ongoing battle with ESP had taken on her health.

" The pressure from the HSP have been taking a toll on my body these days that even if I wanted to do something my body does the other way." Kaoru sighed while shaking his head.

" I want to help, to continue what Yukihira Sensei started. I want to use my Theft Alice for good. Kaoru Senpai, you know the whereabouts of Kuonji's clones... Allow me to help." Yuka mentioned since their goals were aligned.