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Chapter 12 – First Trimester

It is Mikan's 3rd month of pregnancy; one month had passed since she was hospitalized. Mikan's pregnancy is known by the higher ups but they all decided to still continue Mikan's mission in being the bait, much to Natsume's dismay. They are now currently traveling around Asia for the concerts. The director decided to announce Mikan's pregnancy and engagement in her next concert in Malaysia since her belly is getting bigger, people may get suspicious so why not spill the beans early.

The gang is now currently staying in a five star hotel in Malaysia guarded by Alice Academy Guards. They are in one two storey suite so that they will be near each other in case of attack.

In Hotaru's room

"Mikan's stomach is getting bigger, I have a bad feeling for this, especially for her health, look at her condition now, and she is either asleep or singing live in the concert and practicing if she can, it's a good thing she really has a talent to catch up and improvise like it has been practiced endlessly." A worried Nonoko said as she sat on Hotaru's sofa.

"And I feel so sad every time I see the hurt look on Natsume's eyes as he can do nothing but to take care of Mikan when she collapses or throwing up, she looks so pale right now, even the medicines don't look like its working. And she can't be given a high dosage of medicines and pain relievers because she is carrying a child. And putting up a barrier in every concert we had, I know it will definitely take all of her energy left." Sumire hurtfully said.

"Not only that, I'm sure Natsume will go and kill the principal without second thoughts if he will give Mikan a suicide mission of her using her alice more than that. You know how brutal the elementary principal can be, he is so obsessed in taking the AAO down." Anna added as everyone nodded in agreement.

"My... my brother said that if Mikan continues her reckless work, there is a 75 chance for her to lose the baby she is carrying, my brother said that normally, a case like this is that the pregnant mother is confined in a hospital or at home in bed rest until delivery. My brother didn't tell this to Natsume, even Narumi, only me knows... and I hope you will keep it a secret. I only told Ruka last night, it will be good if at least we know except for Natsume and Narumi, especially Mikan. My brother fears of what Natsume can do if he learns about this. Let's just trust Mikan for her to be honest on what she is feeling about her condition... Let's just hope that everything will be fine..." Hotaru said emotionless.

The three girls were shocked to hear that from Hotaru, they didn't know how critical Mikan is right now, adding that she is carrying another life inside of her. Now they are more worried, they are all excited to have a baby to spoil.

In Ruka's room

"So what do we have to talk about that seems so important that you traded it for a party downstairs...?" Mochu asked.

"And why is Natsume not included here in our talk? He's the leader of our gang." Yuu added.

"I don't think Natsume will be up for it, Mikan looks so dreadful awhile ago after we arrived here in Malaysia. I can read Natsume's worries and thoughts... I wish that we could help him somehow. Those two, they don't deserve this... Mikan is so kind to willingly sacrifice herself for the academy like this. It's so noble, opposite of Natsume's rebellious behavior." Koko shared.

Ruka sighed then proceed to speak. "Hotaru told me last night that Subaru said that Mikan has 75 chance of losing the baby if she continues this work..."

"What?!" Shouted Mochu, Yuu and Koko in disbelief.

"Then we should tell Natsume right away..." Mochu said as he started to run towards the door but Ruka tripped him.

"Never tell Natsume, you know his behavior, we can never know what he is capable of doing when he learns this, he is already worried too much now, I don't want to burden him any longer about this." Ruka explained.

"I agree, if you could only read Natsume's mind, I swear he is suffering too much right now, if only I could read Mikan's mind..." Koko sadly shared.

"But wouldn't Natsume will be so mad that he might kill us if he learns about this and that we all kept it from them? I think Natsume deserves to know the truth." Mochu said getting up from the floor.

"I know, but I also know that this is not the right time..." Ruka said.

Then the boys are all silent, they all considered Natsume as someone who is brave but he is also human, watching your love suffer without any complaints is making Natsume bleed in his heart.

In Mikan and Natsume's room

"Sleep well..." Natsume whispered to Mikan's ear as he stroke her hair, they are now lying on their bed since they share a room. Ever since they arrived from the airport, Mikan is weak from the travel. Natsume is so worried, ever since she was last hospitalized, she is mostly asleep now, she is not that cheerful or hyper mode, and she looks so pale instead of her rosy face.

"I'm sorry I can't do anything to stop them since you are also willing to do this for us, I'm sorry I add to your burden of carrying our child, Mikan, please, take care of yourself too, for our child, for me. I will never accept it if anything happens to both of you, I will never forgive myself." Natsume whispered to the sleeping Mikan as he hugged her and closed his eyes to sleep.

Back to Hotaru's room

After Hotaru told them the truth, no one said anything; they all remained silent for the next hour. Then somebody knocked on Hotaru's door.

"Maybe its Ruka." Hotaru said breaking the silence as she opened the door. And she is correct as usual.

"Its already noon, don't you guys plan to eat lunch?" Ruka said as he entered the room together with the boys.

"Did you check up on the two?" Sumire asked Ruka.

"Yup, both of them are asleep in each others arms, I don't want to wake them up to eat, they can eat the moment they woke up anyway..." Ruka said but to be honest, he didn't wake them up because he can see that Natsume is sad, he saw Natsume's cheek has dried tears.

"Then, why don't we meet the director before going for lunch? You know, to know the plans..." Mochu said and everyone agreed.

While they are all walking on the hallway of the hotel towards the elevator, Anna and Nonoko suggested on why they don't do something to at least cheer the couple.

"How about if we buy them something nice..." Anna and Nonoko said.

"You're right, we earned so much money, we could buy something really nice, especially if we put on all our money." Yuu said.

"How about a gift that they can use for the baby?" Koko asked.

"We still don't know yet whether it's a boy or a girl, it's hard to decide...I think I have a better idea." Hotaru said.

They are all arguing on what to do, not noticing that they are already on the dining room where the director is currently having his peaceful lunch.

The director coughed so loud for them to stop what they are actually talking about.

"I'm glad you're here, I can see that the star is not here, she is still asleep eh? Anyway, for the plans, the concert will be held three days later." The director said.

"Sir, is it possible for us to retire for awhile? At least until Mikan gave birth?" Hotaru asked. The gang looked at her, this plan seems impossible.

"I see that her condition is not good in carrying a child while doing her job. For me it won't be a problem, you can just record new songs then have the concerts later. But, you should talk to your school principal; he is the one who signed the contract. And this contract includes until it is needed." The director sadly said, he also feels sad to see a sweet girl suffering like this.

The gang kept quiet after hearing that, the principal is hard to deal with.