Chapter 1 Kyoto, Here We Come!
I don't own Negima. I think everyone knows that by now, but a disclaimer is still expected.
The bell rang, signaling the end of the school day. As everyone started to leave the classroom, Konoka stepped over to Setsuna. "Ready, Secchan?" she asked.
Setsuna nodded, "I am. I just need to run by the dorm room to grab my bag and change."
Konoka smiled, "A whole week off. I can't wait to see Father."
"Oh? Are you leaving, Konoka?"
Konoka nodded to Yue as Yue and Nodoka approached. "We are. Secchan and I are going to go to Kyoto for the week. Did Paru tell you?"
Yue nodded, "She did, although I wish we had known sooner."
"Oh?" Konoka asked.
"Yue and I wanted to learn more about Eastern magic. Orbis Sensualium Pictus does not have very much information about Eastern magic, so Yue cannot research much. Even Library Island does not have many books about it, and you know how many books it holds." Nodoka said.
Konoka smiled her happy smile, "Then why don't both of you come with us? I'm sure Daddy won't mind two more of my friends around."
"Are you sure?" Yue asked.
Konoka nodded, "I am. Daddy did ask how everyone was doing. Both of you can tell him in person that you are well."
"I'm curious as to why your artifact doesn't have much information about Eastern magic, Yue?" Setsuna asked as she guided everyone to the door of the classroom.
"First hypothesis, Eastern magic is still largely unknown and therefore has little information available about it. Second hypothesis, Eastern magic is extremely unpopular, and therefore little information is available about it because those in power wish to keep it unpopular." Yue said.
Nodoka and Konoka just stared at Yue. Yue tensed, "What?"
Konoka smile at her friend, "You don't study this much in class. Why the effort now?"
"I'm curious is all." Yue said. 'I am not telling them I am researching this so I can be useful.' she thought.
"Well, that sort of magic is indeed not popular. Mostly based on some misconceptions." Setsuna said.
"Such as?" asked Nodoka.
"Such as the perception that Eastern magic is entirely ki-based. That is not true, although ki does figure a lot into many of the spells." Setsuna said.
"What spells?" Yue asked.
"Like the talismans that I use to make miniature copies of myself. Also the copies of Negi during the school trip." Setsuna said.
Yue frowned, "I remember those copies. We got into trouble with Nitta-sensei because of those."
Setsuna nodded remembering, "But that is only a part of Eastern magic. There is more, but I do not know much of it."
"You can fill us in on the train Setsuna. I think we need to go pack." Yue said.
Nodoka nodded in agreement, "We could use your help though if both of you are already packed. I want to change from my uniform as well."
Konoka nodded "I keep telling grandfather that these uniforms for St. Ursula High School are stuffy, but he won't listen."
Setsuna appeared to be considering something. "I want to try something when we get to your room. It might make packing your bags much faster."
"Alright." Nodoka said.
"Huh." Yue said. Konoka just nodded in agreement.
It was an amusing sight to behold. Setsuna had summoned three of her paper copies, and they were busy fluttering about packing Yue's clothes into a bag. The flurry of activity had made Yue and Konoka pause just to watch.
"They seem bigger than when I last saw them." Yue said.
Setsuna nodded, "I have developed my ki over time. I hadn't realized how much I had improved until I thought of this as a way to pack more items faster."
Konoka smiled "They are still so cute." Setsuna blushed at that remark.
Nodoka stepped out of the bathroom dressed in more casual clothing, and smiled at the three golems packing Yue's bag. "They really have grown. Didn't they used to be half that size?" she asked.
"Yes they were." Setsuna replied quickly. "We better hurry though. I think the train leaves soon."
Everyone nodded. Soon enough they were at the station in time to catch the train.