DISCLAIMER: GAKUEN ALICE BELONGS TO Tachibana Higuchi.

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Summary: A black cat for the Kuro Neko. Christmas, Valentines and White Day made significant by something so small yet as important as anything else. NxM Pairing!

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Dedicated to my keypal and best friend animeaddict101! This is for you! Hope you like it!

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-Through a Cat’s Eyes-

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By ‘orange-ideas’

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The cat that reconciles friendship…

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The leaves on the branches of the trees swayed as the cold evening breeze blew. On one of the branches, a figure hid in the tree’s shadow, alert and waiting patiently. The Kuro Neko mask covered the penetrating crimson eyes that stared unblinkingly at the road ahead.

On the opposite end, a man clad in black, wearing a white mask and numerous jewelry, glanced at his student. After assessing him, he shifted his attention at the black vehicle speeding up the road.

The Kuro Neko stood up, his right hand holding on to the trunk for support. As the breeze blew once more, he leapt from the branch and landed on his right knee in the middle of the road. He stood up; his fists clenched, and boldly awaited the car to come nearer.

The driver of the vehicle noticed him and made a quick turn back. Unfortunately, a ring of fire trapped them inside. Five men in black suits, each holding a gun, hastily stepped out of the vehicle and took their position surrounding the car.

In a split second, the kuro neko jumped above the ring of fire and landed on top of the car. The men turned around; before they could even shoot, a small flame appeared on their hands and they dropped their guns in pain. Swiftly, the kuro neko karate chopped them at the nape and all fell on the ground half conscious. The ring of fire disappeared.

Then, his eyes darted on the dozens of vans approaching. Men peeked out the window, guns pointed at him, fired furiously. He created a flame wall and evaded the bullets that hadn’t been burned.

Another group of vehicles, which he recognized that was from the academy, drove towards him from behind. This was his signal to leave.

He spared one last glance at the men lying on the floor and ran towards the forest. He returned to the academy, leaping from tree to tree.

As he moved away from the scene, he heard several gunshots and explosions, and also screams of men in pain. He went on faster, trying to get away as quickly as possible. That was a scene he had to encounter several times over and over again, getting worse every time. He was lucky he didn’t have to join or even just to witness it that moment.

He was sure he’ll never get used to it.

… it was all still too upsetting.

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A small creature swiftly ran beside the trees the Kuro Neko leapt from, hidden in the shadows and darkness. Gleaming yellow eyes kept track of the boy with the title same as itself.

A black cat followed the Kuro Neko.

From the corner of Natsume’s eyes, he caught a brief glance at the animal following him before it disappeared in the shadows again, created by the moon’s soft glow hitting the trees. Apart from the gloomy musings he had, a small grin was on his face.

His best friend was watching and waiting for him again.

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-Flashback-

Natsume sat on the sturdy branch of a tree in the Northern Forrest. He gazed up at the clouds; his eyebrows were furrowed and he had a frown on his face. He went there to escape, to be able to think.

“Natsume… you don’t tell me things anymore…” he remembered the words of his best friend as he walked out of him and went to this spot.

He clenched his fist tighter and glared at the sky as he tried to think of a solution for another misunderstanding he just had with Ruka.

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It was only a day before Christmas; he and Ruka, together with their usual gang of friends, were supposed to go to Central Town tomorrow to celebrate.

But Natsume can’t.

There was simply work to be done.

And he had no plans of informing Ruka and the others for he thought it would simply ruin their enthusiasm for tomorrow.

But earlier today, Ruka confronted him about their plans for tomorrow.

Not knowing what to say, he simply shrugged and said “I’m not going tomorrow.” And stood up to leave.

That’s when his best friend said it. “Best friends are supposed to help each other out… what must I do to let you open up to me?” He sounded very disappointed.

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Natsume couldn’t blame Ruka though. He knew that he was a very difficult person to understand and didn’t blame him for getting upset at him.

And that’s when Yellow came along…

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The black cat gently purred on the branch facing a nearby window. The window opened and Ruka looked out.

Upon seeing the cat, he held out his right arm and the cat, its size only thrice his fist, jumped onto it; its claws dug on his sleeves.

Ruka patted the cat and laid him on his desk. A red ribbon was tied on its neck and there was a small piece of paper inserted.

He took it and unfolded it.

Go to sleep.

The message said. Ruka smiled. It was Natsume’s way of saying “I’m safe so no need to worry.”

He quickly got another piece of paper and scribbled something. He folded it and placed it on the ribbon.

He patted the cat tenderly and said. “Yellow, please deliver this to your master.”

The black cat, named Yellow, purred in reply and descended back to the window and went to find his master.

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Yellow, the name of the cat Ruka had given to Natsume last Christmas.

I may find it hard to understand you now, but I won’t give up.

Maybe he can help me understand you.

A black cat for the Kuro Neko.

Take care of him. He’ll keep an eye on you for me.

Merry Christmas…

That was the message Yellow had brought to Natsume on Christmas day. Written in a small piece of paper, folded once; he delivered it on his mouth.

He is Natsume’s constant companion aside from his best friend.

He is also the messenger for both of them.

The relief for Ruka… knowing that he will watch over Natsume and quickly report to him if something bad had happened.

Yellow… the name given to him by Natsume… by the color of his eyes… and the representation of Natsume’s weakness…

The unwillingness to show his feelings.

To be continued…

Well? This just the prologue! The romance starts on the next chappies! ) This will only be a short, 3-chaptered fic concerning Christmas season, Valentines day and White day. Please don’t forget to leave a review! That would make my day! )

Ja ne!

-‘orange-ideas’