The Daughter Of A Warrior

.6. REO?!

Picture - Reo

Not a lot has happened since I was reunited with my brother. Basically me, Yuu and Hotaru was helping Mikan for a few weeks. Her grandfather situation, her Alice situation, her money situation, and her fitting in situation (which was basically just me helping her), she sure is dramatic. But in all honesty, I don't think I've ever had this much fun... Ever. Natsume has been doing missions for the school... I tried telling Mikan Natsume isn't such a bad guy... But she refuses to listen. Anyways, the whole school is going on about something called the school festival! I was informed that my ability class can't and won't join in on the festival, which sucks! Right now I was next to Natsume who was knocked out cold. "You big dummy." I whisper as start to stand up I hear the door open. "Oh, I didn't expect to see anyone else in here..." Isn't he that singer everyone is going crazy about, Reo, I think was his name... "Aren't you Reo?" I ask him no more a whisper. "Indeed I am. Who might you be young lady." He stepped closer towards me. "I'm Hitomi Tanaka." I was a little shocked by how I didn't say it in a whisper. I gave him a confused look. As he seems shocked. "Hmm, Tanaka... That sounds familiar." Persona's last name is Serio and mother used my fathers last name. So how could Reo possibly know the last name Tanaka? Unless he knew my mother after she was married, but brother would have told me about Reo if that was the case, unless mother kept her knowing of Reo to herself. "Tell me, who are your parents." His Alice... His Alice has to be the thing that's making me talk. "Takeo Tanaka and Kazuko Serio." I stated. "Kazuko, so she, she had a child... No wonder no one could find her, she married that Tanaka boy... Of course Rei wouldn't have done anything to stop her..." So he knew my mother and father? He smirked. "This trip is turning out to be quite good for me. Sleep now." I felt my eyes close as the darkness over took me... I feel so weak.

*Later*

"Ugh..." I groan opening my eyes to see Natsume, Mikan and Permy, that's her name... Yeah... The president of the fan club for Ruka and Natsume... No wonder she's here... I'm not sure how long I've been past out but Reo is holding Mikan trying to force her to say her Alice. But he figured it out because she didn't say an Alice. She's like "that person"... Whoever that is... He leaves. Sumire, aka Permy, turns into a... Cat/dog thing and sniffs the area. "There's gunpowder and lots of other chemicals. About two warehouses south from here." I sit up looking at Natsume. "Guys... When I give the signal, run towards that door as fast as you can. I suggest running now while they're still distracted." I crawl towards Mikan and Permy. "Once you get out, don't you two dare stop running. Get back to the Academy and tell them where this place is." I told them for Nastume. "But you two are in no condition to run." She's right... We aren't... I have a feeling I know what Natsume is going to do... He's going to blow up the place... I know for a fact I'll survive because of my Grimm and Blue Fire Alice. Blue Fire can create barriers and burn only targets. It can work as a shield as well. Unlike a Fire Alice which only causes destruction. And if I get hurt I can always transfer my pain to another thing by my Grimm Alice. Natsume must know this otherwise he's putting me in a death trap knowingly. "We'll be fine, it was your idea to follow us. I really want to leave you three behind, but I really wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I let you guys get sold." Nastume said and Mikan gives a sad look. "Go!" Mikan and Permy start running as Natsume stands up. "Don't move! Or I'll set this place to flames and next thing you'll know you'll be engulfed in explosions!" I stand next to Natsume. He shows his flames and so do I. Mikan and Permy start running again as Reo says something to his followers that I can't quite hear. I understand that Natsume is planning on dying but he knows I'll live. I don't think he understands that I could save his life as well. So even if he does die, I'll give him life again. My legs start to feel weak and I fall. Natsume keeps looking at them, flame still in hand. I push myself back up as Reo tells us that no matter what we do we won't succeed in our plan. Natsume walks towards the door and relights his flames as I follow him... Me and Natsume face the men. "Hitomi! Natsume! Stop!!" Me and Natsume are both tackled by Mikan. "You idiot, there efforts were all in vain, because you returned. Say goodbye to your Alice." I couldn't move and it seemed like Natsume couldn't either. "Moran, why did you come back?" He asked weakly. "I-i was worried about you and I couldn't help it! You're my partner aren't you?" My chest stings... I don't know why... "Hurry up and tie the flirting brats and Hi-" He sighed. "S-sorry Reo-san, you took us all by surprise." Mikan threw dirt in Reo's eyes as she hurried and helped me and Natsume out if the warehouse. "Grab Hitomi and Get out! You both should be able to get out." Me and Mikan glared at Natsume. "We're not leaving you stupid." I told him trying my best to stand up. "I didn't come all this way just to leave you behind! Everyone is trying to make sure you come back safely! Ruka-san, Hotaru, the teachers, Permy! We aren't just going to give up and ignored all there hard work! I don't care how bad your personal problems are, but... " She grabbed a stick and walked towards the steps. "There's still a lot of things I want to do when I return to the academy. I haven't injoyed the festival with Hitomi or anything! I won't let them catch me again! Don't you at all feel the same way?! So... Let's us all go back to the academy." I stand next to Mikan. "Everyone's waiting." We both say. I also had a stick as we both hit a guy. We both got caught and I tried burning them but I was too weak. Tsubasa-senpai, and a girl in S.A. made some of the guys fall. Tsubasa-senpai an his bride to be beat up everyone. One came out from were Natsume was. "Let's go, we only really need him." Me and Mikan tried getting Natsume from the man but we both fall. Next thing I know. I'm knocked out... Again....

*LATER*
My head hurts... I slowly open my eyes to see me in a white room. "Ugh..." I groan as I fully see where I'm at... I see Ruka asleep as well as Natsume and Mikan. Were they waiting for me to wake up? I slowly pull the blanket off of me walking towards Natsume and start poking him. His eyes slowly open as I move over to Ruka and do the same thing and then to Mikan and do the same thing. "HITOMI! YOU'RE AWAKE!" Mikan gave me a huge hug before letting go. "I earned a Star!! See!!" She yelled pointing at her star. "That's amazing Mikan..." I say quietly. I put my hand on my head as Ruka shushes her. "Sorry.." She apologizes quieter. "It's great to see that you're finally awake Hitomi." Ruka gave me a kind and gentle hug, careful to try not to hurt me. "How long have I been asleep?" I ask. "Three days." Natsume says. "Oh... Isn't the festival today?" I ask. Everyone nods. "Hitomi you don't have to be join the S.A. if you don't want to." Mikan said. I shook my head. "I want to! Besides! I think I'd look cute in that outfit." I say removing the bandages. I took the heath of a plant that was hanging by the door. "Yay! Let's go! Everyone is waiting!" I wave at Ruka and Natsume as Mikan drags me out of the room...