A/N: I'm no foreigner to NanoFate fics, and I love that pairing. This is a revamped version of World is Mine, but it's now called Flare Up! because Nanoha and Fate flare up a lot at each other in this fic. It's slightly more emotional yet I poured in a little more humor in there. I enjoy reading and writing love-hate relationships that eventually become ones of love, and this one's exactly like that. Fate's cool, but she's got both the geeky side and wild side, so don't be surprised. She's pretty charming at times, when she's not in a bad mood. Nanoha, I made her a little more different than her original self because I got my inspiration from some pics that comments on her way of befriending people by Starlight Breaking them first. Ok, so she's irritating and tad too... Un-nice. A little OOC, just like the last one, but more dialogues can be expected. And more funiness too.
Disclaimer: I do not own MGLN, if I did, then I own a bakery and the whole of the navy. Just kidding. I don't own any of those. I hope you enjoy this one, my supportive readers!
Flare Up!
~ By: Raien
Chapter 1: Undoubtedly
It was break time. Students could enjoy their homemade lunches, chat with friends and stroll on school grounds. But Fate preferred to go up to the rooftop and admire the sky, especially when there were signs of an impending storm. Burgundy eyes peered out into the darkening sky, admiring the color gradients of the clouds and lightning that danced in the distance. The blonde smiled, as she enjoyed the music of thunder. Such rare serenity…
Was apparently broken into by a mocking voice, "Harlaown-san, you're staring at the sky like some weather freak."
Fate facepalmed, of all the times, the cheer captain just had to show at this very second to irritate her. Growling inwardly, she chose to ignore the girl just behind her. But the matter only got worse, as the brunette started to get more intrusive with her words, "What? Silent? Did someone put a muzzle on you, Harlaown-san?" With that said, the brunette smirked as Fate's growl became audible amidst the thunder claps.
Sensing the brunette's laughter, Fate got up from the bench and glared at the cheerleader, "Has anyone ever told you that you're an irritating. Bothersome. Spoilt brat?" The blonde emphasized each word, spitting each word out viciously. But the school's famous 'White Devil' met her ferocity head-on, "No, no one has. You're a complete idiot, Harlaown-san. That's why you're the only one that hates me."
Fate laughed spitefully at the brunette as rain clouds got closer to school grounds, "I must be the smartest idiot, then. If it's only an idiot that it takes to see what a spoilt brat you are, Takamachi Nanoha." The first rain drop pelted in between them, and a small drizzle started.
"Idiots like you are never smart, Harlaown-san. You're just a person with no chance of friends," Nanoha was knew very well how Fate kept to herself, and the fact that the blonde didn't actually have many friends.
"Say that to my face again, Takamachi Nanoha," Fate's voice grew dangerous as she took a step towards Nanoha, her glasses gleaming, "And I'll make you remember who is the one without friends."
"Isn't that already clear, Harlaown-san-" Nanoha's defiant retort was cut short as the blonde sped towards her, slamming her against the wall and held her there, the brunette struggling uselessly against the blonde's powerful grip while Fate whispered into her ear, her breath grazing Nanoha's ear that turned red immediately, "You're the one with no friends, Takamachi Nanoha. Those students? They talk to you because you got a nice, pretty face, that's all," Fate's grip on Nanoha's shoulders loosened, and the blonde pulled away and continued, "Too bad it hides a vicious spoilt brat."
Nanoha screamed in fury and lunged at Fate, instantly knocking the thick, black-rimmed glasses off the blonde's face, forcing Fate back a little. Her glasses crashed to the cement floor and instantly broke. Fate glanced up at the fuming brunette, shocked and partly angry. Meanwhile, Nanoha was surprised herself – Fate without glasses… It was all so new to her. Without her glasses, Fate no longer looked like a geek. Without her glasses, Fate looked so… charmingly handsome, yet mouth-wateringly gorgeous at the same time. The brunette was so stunned that she couldn't move her limbs.
Fate took this opportunity and rushed towards Nanoha, aiming a blow at the brunette's face, before stopping her hand forcefully when it was just an inch away from pummeling her. That blank, confused look in Nanoha's eyes was just as confusing for the blonde, as she stood there, getting drenched in the rain while the brunette was still under the shelter.
Letting her raised arm to drop to her side, Fate stalked away from the motionless Nanoha and growled a final warning, "The next you do that and I'll not hold back."
"I heard you had a fight with Takamachi Nanoha during break time, Testarossa," a familiar voice whispered into Fate's ear, causing the blonde to jump a little, "Don't do that Signum! You scared the-" Fate stopped when she found her pink-haired friend's finger pointing at her face, "What happened to your glasses, Testarossa?"
"That spoilt brat knocked it off and it broke," Fate hissed bitterly, "And because of that, I've been getting lots of requests from guys wanting me to be their girlfriend. They don't even recognize me. 'What's your name, pretty lady?' Heck, it sickens me."
Signum chuckled at her friend's exaggerative display. Fate glared at her but said nothing; because by the time she wanted to open her mouth to scold her best friend, a whirlwind with brown hair wrapped her arms around Fate's neck, nearly choking her, "Heya, Fate-chan! Signum!"
Fate facepalmed for the second time of the day, "Hayate…"
Hayate immediately formed a pout and poked Fate's shoulder, "You're getting more famous with the guys than I do. What's your secret formula?"
Fate wanted to bang her head against the wall, and felt the symptoms of a migraine. Burgundy orbs became lifeless as she muttered delusively, "I'm dead… I'm dead… I'm dead…"
"Oh no, my Fate-chan! Please don't die!" the short-haired brunette played along and shook Fate's shoulders, as Fate nodded off unresponsively. Hayate knew which button would get Fate back up from her delusions and she whispered huskily into the blonde's left ear, "My sleeping friend needs the kiss of life!" Light immediately returned to Fate's eyes and she scrambled out off Hayate's grasp. Hayate laughed at her reaction, earning an exasperated sigh from Fate, "Goodness, would you please grow up?"
Hayate granted Fate a pat on the head, and imitated a mother's voice, though it sounded more distorted, "Awww, my baby girl is all grouchy today. Did someone bully you?" then burst into laughter.
Signum could not help herself and she grinned idiotically at the brunette's antics. Fate was absolutely pissed, but she couldn't bring herself to actually shout at the two of them so she settled for a tired sigh and made her way through the corridor. Hayate and Signum glanced at each other, while one smirked deviously, the other just shrugged.
Nanoha folded her arms and berated herself inwardly for suddenly getting all smitten with a glasses-less Fate. There wasn't a difference, was there? Fate was still the same old one who was cold, yet hot at the same time… Nanoha realized her train of thoughts was getting derailed and she shook her head, trying to clear her mind of the charming, but cold blonde. Instead, those same hurtful words began to play themselves over and over again in Nanoha's head - You're the one with no friends, Takamachi Nanoha. Those students? They talk to you because you got a nice, pretty face, that's all.
Nanoha lost all sense of focus and bumped into someone and she sprung back dazedly, before hearing a hostile growl from the all too familiar blonde, "Watch where you're going." Without thinking, Nanoha's hand lifted itself and slapped Fate across the face, the sound echoed loudly through the corridors, earning whispers from students all around.
Fate was stunned by the slap and held her stinging cheek, her burgundy eyes widened from shock, "What the hell was that for?"
With a quick response, Nanoha slapped her across the other cheek, earning gasps from all the students that surrounded them immediately. Fate was shaking with anger and she grabbed Nanoha by the collar, their faces were up close, Fate snapped, "What's your deal, Takamachi Nanoha?"
Nanoha was speechless, partly because a glasses-less Fate so up close was captivating and partly because she didn't know where that hit came from. But the damage had been done and Nanoha would have to pay for it. Seeing she couldn't get a response from Nanoha, Fate's hands let go of Nanoha. She still couldn't bring herself to hit the unresponsive girl, as much as she had been offended verbally and physically, it was never in Fate's conscience to hit another girl. Fate coolly dusted her shoulders and turned her back on the brunette and the crowd.
Signum approached the big group, nodding in apology to the partially frightened Nanoha and followed Fate in an attempt to calm her down, only to be waved away by the blonde, a clear sign that she wanted to be left alone.
Nanoha felt lies rise up her throat and in a clear, loud voice, she yelled after the blonde who was quickly disappearing, "I hate you!"
Only Hayate knew that was a lie.
But Fate never turned back and disappeared around the corner.
A/N: Okay, so Hayate senses the confusion, and her senses tell her the pair's relationship is only going to become a comedy, and she would like to participate in it to make it more interesting. The reason for Fate and Nanoha's enmity will be revealed in one of the subsequent chapters, so no worries. R&R please!