Name of story: My Fate is in your hands

Pairing: Fate x Nodoka

Timeline: Post-magic world arc

Summary: She was a threat to his plan. But she has always intrigued him with her unwavering determination. Now that he had lost everything, she may just be his key to a new life.

Author's note: Hi! This is my first Negima! fic. I've never seen this pairing and after re-reading a few chapters of the manga, it was impossible to get the idea out of my head. So, enjoy! (I love any ideas and comments, so please tell me what you think about the story.)

He was nervous. It was an unfamiliar feeling for him and he hated it. He was the great Fate Averruncus, he wasn't supposed to have feelings at , maybe he wasn't that great since he lost to Negi and failed to accomplish his plans, but still! Now he was almost powerless, bound to the area of this school like that vampire.

The Magic Council wanted to destroy him but Negi had persuaded them to let him live, of course they couldn't argued with the guy who just saved the world, so they settled with bounding him to Mahora. The process made his magically weaker, but he wasn't completely powerless, Negi had somehow managed to convinced them to just let him be, promising that he knows that Fate wouldn't harm the students. It irked him because Negi was right, if he tries to harm anyone, he'll only embarrass himself when Negi arrives on the scene and kicks his ass.

Fate inwardly sighed then glanced up to look at the building in front of him. During the past week, he kept himself entertained by exploring every inch of the campus. The building in front of him was the only place he avoided like the plague. Not because it gave him any bad vibes or anything, it's only because that this was the place he'd most likely to run into her.

Silently bracing himself while repeating in his head that he was only here because he ran out of other options and methods on amusing himself, Fate placed his hands on the warm wood of the door and push. His face set into a determine expression, he entered the magnificent library.

The smell of wood and old parchment surrounded him and against his own will, he relaxed. The lobby was spacious and was basked in the sunlight that streamed in through the glass window. The library was comfortingly quiet, the only sound was his footsteps on the wooden floor. Fate edged cautiously further into the library, flicking his gaze around, trying to find anyone else. It wasn't long before he spotted the counter and Fate flinched when he recognized the person working at the counter. Gathering up his pride and courage, Fate slowly approached the figure.

Fate took in the appearance of the girl in front of him. She was slightly bend over the counter, concentrating on the book in front of her, her hands worked skillfully to repair the book. Her bangs shield her eyes from his gaze and her lips were pressed together in concentration. Despite the fact that it was Sunday, she was wearing her school uniform.

She abruptly look up when she sense his presence and the surprise was present on her face.

"Fate-san."

The white haired boy nodded to greet her, he cleared his throat before answering.

"You said something about a coffee shop..." Fate muttered, embarrassed. Unable to look at her in the eyes, he took to stare at a bookshelf to his right instead.

Risking a glance at her, he saw confusion in her eyes before they disappeared, replaced by... delight?

"Of course! I'll take you there, but... can you wait another 15 minutes? That's the end of my shift." She asked uncertainly, as if scared he'll refused.

"I understand."

She look relieved, before smiling at him.

All Fate could do was stare blankly at Nodoka's smile.

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