Summary: A set of one-sentence drabbles primarily featuring Nanoha and Fate. Timeline varies between the original series, A's, and StrikerS. Spoilers for mid-StrikerS, but written mostly pre-episode 18ish.
Disclaimer: I do not own Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha or the characters.
#01 – Comfort
She had taught herself to be tough and self-reliant, so as not to be a burden on others; and yet, here in Fate's arms she couldn't resist the urge to bury her head in her friend's shoulder and let that welcoming warmth protect her from her fears.
#02 – Kiss
"Arigatou, Fate-chan," Nanoha happily giggled as she pecked the other girl on the cheek, the blonde stuttering and flushing charmingly.
#03 – Soft
Curled happily in the comfort of Fate's arms, the blonde still snoozing and making the most of their one rare day to sleep in, Nanoha made a mental note to send Hayate a box of her favorite sweets imported from her parents' café for setting up the wonderful, single bed (and what a bed!) apartment for them.
#04 – Pain
Her vision was swimming in and out, Vita's voice only a buzz in the white noise swimming through her brain, and all her mind could focus on as her body went into shock was the disappointment that Fate's ribbon, her beloved good luck charm, had disintegrated in the blast.
#05 – Potatoes
Poking her head into the tiny kitchenette their apartment had been furnished with, her heart warmed as she watched Fate gently guiding Vivio's hands in peeling vegetables for the evening's meal.
#06 – Rain
Giggling and cuddling the little girl in her arms, Nanoha sat wrapped up in a warm, fluffy blanket with Vivio on her lap, the two of them listening to the sound of the rain as they waited for Fate to bring over mugs of hot cocoa for all of them to share.
#07 – Chocolate
Stuttering in embarrassment, Fate thrust out the cutely wrapped package towards Nanoha, violet eyes widening in shock then softening as she happily accepted the gift.
#08 – Happiness
Thrilled at finally being able to realize her dreams alongside her closest friends, Nanoha couldn't contain the surge of joy bubbling in her heart and dashed towards Hayate and Fate, linking arms and laughing as she dashed off through the new 6th Division training grounds with them at her side.
#09 – Telephone
Fate blushed as she hesitantly typed a text message to Nanoha; while not as intimate as speaking telepathically, she had to admit to being warmed whenever her cell phone buzzed to indicate one of her friends was thinking about her.
#10 – Ears
Nanoha and Fate could only apologize over and over again to Zafira as they desperately tried to get Vivio to let go of his ears, the wolf knight stoically bearing the little girl's rough affections even as he cringed at Vita's uncontrollable laughter in the background.
#11 – Name
Whenever Fate called her name in that lyrical, adoring tone, Nanoha would always remember that day so long ago when they began their friendship.
#12 – Sensual
Fate couldn't help but gulp nervously as Nanoha slowly ambled towards her with an unmistakable look in her eye, the seductive sway to the auburn-haired girl's hips sending a slow shiver down her spine.
#13 – Death
Fate could only stare blankly at Nanoha's pale, still form on the hospital pallet, tears spilling down her cheeks as she wondered if it was her destiny to always lose the people she loves.
#14 – Sex
Sliding her lips along the curve of Nanoha's jaw, Fate pushed the other girl firmly against the wall, hands sliding over smooth, warm skin earning a throaty moan.
#15 – Touch
Whenever the pressure of the innumerable obstacles life threw at them became overbearing, a simple touch on her hand and a quiet glance from confident, violet eyes never failed to melt away all of her doubts.
#16 – Weakness
Nanoha's gaze shifted between the crimson, and burgundy and verdant pairs of eyes fixated on her, sad puppy dog expressions in full effect, and felt her insides crumble and all her tough resolve melt to mush.
#17 – Tears
Gently brushing away the tears trickling down Nanoha's cheek, Fate leaned down and pressed a kiss to her love's lips, pouring all her love and faith into that touch.
#18 – Speed
Speed was her specialty, her moves as lightning tearing through the air, yet she found her legs weighted down under some mysterious force when Nanoha turned stormy, violet eyes towards her.
#19 – Wind
Securely holding Vivio in her arms, Nanoha slowly elevated into the air with Fate close by her side, the two of them gliding slowly through the air encouraged by their daughter's excited laughter.
#20 – Freedom
To Nanoha, there was nothing more wonderful and freeing as flying, using her magic to send her body cutting skillfully through the air; especially when Fate was there flying in the same sky beside her.
#21 – Life
As she lay awake watching Nanoha and Vivio's deep, even breathing as they slumbered, Fate couldn't help but wonder how a clone, a fake, such as she could have deserved happiness such as this.
#22 – Jealousy
Fate's beauty and gentle charisma always drew in many admirers; and despite the easy going smile on Nanoha's face, the auburn haired girl couldn't help but grip a lieutenant's hand a bit tighter than comfortable for the man when his gaze lingered too long.
#23 – Hands
Blushing hotly, it had taken all of Fate's courage to reach over and hesitantly slide her hand into Nanoha's, the other girl rewarding her with a brilliant smile and gentle squeeze of her fingers.
#24 – Taste
Fate leaned down to steal a quick kiss from Nanoha, giggling at the lingering taste of caramel milk on her girlfriend's lips.
#25 – Devotion
They never needed any formal acknowledgment with each other; a simple nod and a smile and they both knew they would stand together even to the end.
#26 – Forever
Vivio snuggled deeper into the sheets between her Fate-mama and Nanoha-mama, the little girl smiling sleepily as she wished with all her heart that she could keep this happiness forever.
#27 – Blood
Coughing and spitting out a mouthful of blood, violet eyes narrowed and darkened as Nanoha gripped Raising Heart tighter, willing the staff to continue charging; and even as she felt something tear deep inside of her, she forced the energy to explode out, eyes closing in a prayer for the end.
#28 – Sickness
Worried crimson eyes stayed vigilant over Nanoha's pale form as a hand gently and methodically ran a damp towel over feverish skin.
#29 – Melody
Nanoha was entranced as she watched Fate sway gently with Vivio in her arms, the blonde humming a soft lullaby to the sleepy little girl.
#30 – Star
"Maybe… too much?" Nanoha rubbed the back of her head in embarrassment as the Stars Forwards lay dazed and slumped down on the ground and Vita dangled and struggled in a tree above them, the pissed off knight shouting obscenities at her as she vainly tried to untangle her barrier jacket from the branches.
#31 – Home
"Tadaima," Fate called out as she walked into the apartment, Nanoha and Vivio glancing up from their playful giggling to greet her with loving smiles.
#32 – Confusion
"Grandma?" Vivio innocently queried at her mama's prompting, blinking in puzzlement as Momoka Takamachi suddenly froze then slid bonelessly out of view of the video display, Nanoha nervously laughing and scratching her cheek.
#33 – Fear
"I was thinking about changing my barrier jacket a bit…" Fate trailed off her comment as a chill ran down her spine at the excited, somewhat manic look of glee that suddenly filled Hayate's eyes.
#34 - Lightning/Thunder
Eriol and Caro both sighed inwardly as Fate affectionately smoothed down their hair and fixed their uniforms; while they both adored their pseudo-guardian, it was hard to be bad-ass military recruits when their captain worried and fussed over them like a mother hen.
#35 – Bonds
As Nanoha sat transfixed to the television screen, ignoring everything but the blushing blonde shyly conversing to her through video mail, Yuuno thought that he should be jealous of the instant bond that ensnared the two girls; but Nanoha's smile and the happiness now present in Fate's eyes, visible even through a DVD recording, instantly banished any such thoughts.
#36 - Market
Hayate couldn't help but giggle at Fate as the blonde anxiously dragged her to the market for advice on preparing a special anniversary meal for her and Nanoha.
#37 – Technology
"Master, it is 1600 hours. Evening training begins in fifteen minutes." "Sir, it is 1600 hours…" Breathing heavily and reluctantly untangling themselves from each other, both Fate and Nanoha sighed in disappointment and briefly considered flinging their beloved devices out the window…
#38 – Gift
Vita gruffly thrust her old, beloved stuffed bunny towards Vivio mumbling that the kid better take good care of it, an embarrassed flush coloring her cheeks as the little girl delightedly snuggled the toy and attached herself to the knight's waist in gratitude.
#39 – Smile
Alisa rolled her eyes and nudged a giggling Suzuka as they caught Fate and Nanoha in another love-love trance, the two girls staring into each other's eyes with goofy grins on their faces.
#40 – Innocence
When people first meet Nanoha, no one can ever believe that a girl with such a sweet demeanor could possibly be the TSAB's "Ace of Aces" or more infamously the "White Devil".
#41 – Completion
Crimson eyes widened to the size of saucers when Nanoha sweetly brushed her lips against Fate's to silence the blonde's nervous stuttering; they had danced around their attraction to each other for years and the auburn-haired girl finally decided it was high time to push for the next step.
#42 – Clouds
"Tag, you're it!" Hayate was playfully shoved from behind, the shocked girl turning to see Nanoha blowing a raspberry at her and speeding off into the sky; puffing out her cheeks, she crouched to zoom off after the other girl, but a muffled Sonic Move was her only warning before a stealthy hand snatched her hat and a giggling Fate also sped off, Hayate mock yelling after her as she gave chase after her friends amongst the clouds.
#43 – Sky
After the accident, when Nanoha had been told that she would probably never fly again, the auburn-haired girl kept up a tough front, never showing any sign of pain in front of her friends and family; but Fate would catch her friend staring longingly out the window and knew the girl's free spirit would shatter if she could never be one with the sky again.
#44 – Heaven
Hayate looked around the busy mess hall, her Knights surrounding her and bickering affectionately, Nanoha and Fate attentively listening to Vivio ramble childishly, the Forwards boisterously laughing and full of energy, and she couldn't help but grin in contentment; this was home.
#45 – Hell
Vita had to remind herself that Nanoha was her friend and captain and that she wasn't allowed to Gigantcrusher the other girl, even as she gritted her teeth and climbed out of the crater her body had created when she got DivineBuster'd into the ground during a combat demonstration.
#46 – Sun
They had to practically drag Hayate out of her office, their friend protesting loudly about the amount of paperwork she had to do, but they finally convinced her to let the Long Arch crew handle things for an afternoon and laze out in the sun with them; it had been way too long since their friend had just relaxed and had some fun!
#47 – Moon
Quietly opening the window to the Takamachi household, Fate paused to dismiss her barrier jacket before silently climbing into the darkened bedroom and sliding into the bed where Nanoha patiently waited, violet eyes glinting in anticipation in the gleam of the moonlight.
#48 – Waves
Nanoha shared a grin with Hayate and the two girls grabbed Vita by her arms and legs and dashed across the field into the lake, the red head screaming curses at the two as they all tumbled into the chilly water.
#49 – Hair
"Master, I apologize for being late…." Signum trailed off as she eyed the three girls in front of her, Hayate giggling softly as she re-adjusted the mini side ponytail she had managed to pull together with her short hair, Nanoha smiling mischievously as she ran one hand through her free-flowing auburn locks, and Fate blushing slightly as she adjusted the cross-pin holding back her bangs, and the knight decided it was safest for her not to comment.
#50 – Supernova
"Mama!" Vivio excitedly tugged on Zafira's fur and pointed at the sudden burst of pink energy exploding in the distance, the wolf knight bemusedly sighing and sending a telepathic warning to Shamal to expect visitors…
Author's Notes: Thank you for reading my simple one-sentence drabbles. I apologize for the grammar mistakes and such. This was definitely an interesting writing exercise for me. . I admit to cheating in a couple of places, but shhh… hopefully people won't notice. . .
I borrowed the theme set and idea from the 1sentence livejournal community. I hope they don't mind! It just seemed like such a fun writing exercise that I couldn't resist. I would try and post it to their community, but I don't actually use a journal. So… . :x
Anyway, thank you for reading!