Special Alice (Gakuen Alice / Alice Academy FF)

SA 116 - Reunion

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As Mikan teleported away with Ruka and Misaki,  they found themselves outside the High School Building. Ruka consoled Mikan as she wept, despite his fatigue from using an unfamiliar Alice. " Sakura, are you okay? Can you still walk?" he asked patting Mikan's back.

Misaki's chest throbbed in pain causing her a cough fit. " Ugh, yucky." she hissed seeing her palms were covered with blood from her cough which she rinsed with her water alice.

" Misaki... I'm sorry for causing you trouble." Mikan said while standing up being assisted by Ruka. " Lean on me, Sakura. Let's walk from here." Ruka huffed knowing that he too was exhausted.

" Here, it might help alleviate your pain a bit," Misaki offered, conjuring a greenish water and passing it to Mikan and Ruka. She heightened her efforts by reinforcing a second layer of barrier in case Ruka's condition worsened, pushing her abilities to the maximum knowing time was running out.

Ruka declined Mikan's suggestion to rest, though he was aware of her exhaustion. " It's a shame I can only protect you up to this point. If only time could pause," he lamented, acknowledging this might be their last moments together.

" You're the only girl I've felt this way about. It's embarrassing, but I promise to guard you till the end, I love you, Sakura." Ruka confessed, expressing apologies for opening up about his feelings.

Startled, Mikan reciprocated Ruka's emotions. She didn't want to part from him but knew she had to ensure everyone's safety. " I love you too, Ruka-pyon."

Misaki intervened, clearing her throat awkwardly, disrupting the moment. " No time to linger, we must hurry," she declared. Blushing in embarrassment, Ruka and Mikan parted and proceeded towards the building for their escape.

In another location, Tsubasa, Tono, and Natsume were recovering from their encounter with the student police.

" Are you okay, Tono?" Tsubasa asked, offering his support.

" Yeah, using another alice that isn't mine takes a toll," Tono replied, feeling the strain. " They'll still come after us since Ruka's barrier isn't around," Tsubasa groaned, releasing Tono.

" Let's concentrate on Mikan's escape," Tono urged, emphasizing the need to protect the women they loved.

Both Tsubasa and Natsume were puzzled by the girls Tono referred to. Tono clarified, pointing out the two Misaki that Tsubasa and Natsume had feelings for.

" Tsubasa, when this is over, go to your Misaki and help her," Tono advised. When Tsubasa questioned why, Tono pointed out Natsume. " Don't be like that kid. He's here physically, but his spirit isn't. Look, he's recklessly injured, impacting our duty," Tono explained, eliciting a glare from Natsume.

" Anything could happen later, to avoid any regrets, go to her," Tono suggested. The conversation then shifted to identifying the potential traitor. Initially suspecting Noda-sensei due to his ties with the ESP, they soon realized the more probable culprit was Goshima, shocking them.

When more student police arrived, Tsubasa and Tono decided to track down Goshima, using Tsubasa's new Pheromone Alice. They instructed Natsume to quickly locate Ruka, Misaki, and Mikan, emphasizing the urgency of Goshima possessing the key to Mikan's escape.

" Natsume, go after them. Warn them about Goshima! Hurry!" Tsubasa and Tono urged, as Natsume sprinted away, determined to reunite with Misaki.

Meanwhile, in another part of the academy, Goshima and the ESP discussed Shiki's unexpected presence. The ESP seemed perplexed, questioning why Shiki hadn't utilized the warp hole to arrive.