THE WITCH HUNT
CHAPTER 1

Hi! I'm back after so long. Honestly I didn't think I would come back to write, but I just love Little Witch Academia. I'm definitely not as good as the authors that are writing about this anime, but I really wanted to write a story about Akko and Diana. We'll see if I improved a bit my English. I hope this will be at least an acceptable story. Enjoy!
I don't own Little Witch Academia

"Kagari-san"
Luna Nova's most famous goofball was running down the hallway when she heard someone calling her and she stopped immediately, sweating from the top head to her feet. Of course because she guessed immediately who was the caller, Finnelan-sensei, her most hated teacher.

"Geh-"
"Turn this way Kagari-san, I have to speak with you"
"Ehm…I swear I didn't do anything this time! It's Sucy the one who always use weird potions, I just happened to fall and spill most of them on the ground. It was just an accident"
"You did what?"
"Eh? It wasn't for that? Oh! Maybe it was for the apples I stole from the cafeteria? Or maybe-"
"Wait wait Kagari-san, please be quiet. I don't want to hear more of this or you'll give me a headache. I'm here to inform you that the headmistress wants to speak with you, please report to her office immediately"
Akko felt a chill along her back. Even if she escaped Finnelan's wrath, she feared something worse could still happen. Gulping she started walking towards the office.

Knock-knock
"You may enter"
As Akko heard the permission, she went inside only to find the headmistress sat on her chair behind the desk and Ursula-sensei on her left. But the most outstanding part of the scene were two intense blue eyes watching her.
"D-Diana! Why are you here too?"
"Calm down Kagari-san", the headmistress interrupted. "Let me explain. I called you here because Ursula-sensei suggested you may be of help. Well, I guess I have to explain everything from the beginning. I hope you know a bit of history. Since the 15th century the Catholic Church persecuted and killed witches with the so called "Witch Hunt". Luckily it ended in the 18th century. Now magic is not as widespread as before and Luna Nova is the only place on Earth where you can practice magic. There are some rumors that the Vatican wants to get rid of the last hope of magic by closing this school. Since for now these are just rumors, I don't want to create chaos between the most important magic families. And that's where you and Diana come in. I want you and Diana to go to Rome and investigate these rumors"
"Wait wait wait. I don't get it at all. Well I get the history part and the rumors and why you choose Diana, but what about me? I don't think I can help and you know, I've never really got along with her. I'm pretty sure she doesn't want me either with her"
"You're right Akko", spoke Diana for the first time, "I also think that me and you on the same team won't be able to produce satisfactory results. But Ursula-sensei insisted by saying that you can be the perfect guide in Rome since you lived there for some time with your parents"
"Ah, well yes. I lived for a while there because of my dad's work. And I can still speak a bit of Italian. I guess that's why you called me"
"Mainly yes", said Akko's mentor, "But I also think that if you and Diana learn to work together you'll make a great team. The best team"
Akko and Diana caught a glimpse of each other before turning away nervously. Diana recomposed herself before continuing.
"Headmistress, if I understood everything you want us to go undercover, investigate what Vatican wants to do and report back as soon as possible, am I correct?"
"Yes, Diana. This is a secret mission, so you can't tell anyone about this. Have I made myself clear enough Kagari-san? No one"
"Ah, ok. I guess"
"Oh, another thing. I'm sure Diana already thought about that, but you won't be able to use magic during this mission, since Rome is too far from here and from the Sorcerer's stone. You'll depart tonight, when everyone is sleeping so there won't be any problem. Don't worry about your friends, I'll think about an excuse for both of you. I wish you luck. Dismissed"

The two girls went outside and stayed still in silence for a while. They looked at each other without knowing what to say. In the end Akko was the one to speak first: "Ehm, well this was quite unpredictable. Listen, we never really spoke and I'll be honest with you. I don't really like you. I mean since I came here we always quarreled. I get it. You hate me"
"Wait Akko, I'm pretty sure I have never done something to let you think I hated you"
"But when I was trying to show you the Shiny Rod and couldn't animate the statue you did that without any effort just to brag"
"I think you misunderstood me. I wasn't trying to brag. I certainly could have used another method to take off your head the tiny plant you had, but I also wanted to teach you that magic is not something you can use after waking up one day. You have to practice a lot with perseveration"
"Oh, really? I always thought you had some problems with me. Wait…Did you have to practice a lot Diana?"
"Yes, of course. Even if I'm from a famous lineage, I still had to learn everything from scratch. I apologize for causing a misunderstanding"
"No, it's ok. I'm sorry too for everything until now. I don't know what to say. Ehm, c-can we…no, it's nothing"
"Akko. Please tell me"
"C-Can we start over? I mean if we have to go on this mission together it would be better if we are on good terms"
"You are absolutely right. During the mission we must be able to speak freely with each other. I accept. Please keep talking to me without any problem from now on"
"Okay…well I guess I'll go prepare my bag. See you later then?", said Akko stretching out her hand hoping Diana would understand. She watched Akko and let a small smile grow on her face before shaking her hand.
"Yes, I'll wait for you at the entrance"

And that's it for now. Hope I got you curious. Please review so I can write better stories and let me know what you think.
I'll try to write as soon as possible the next chapter. Stay tuned!