Nodoka's Christmas Wish
Disclaimer: I don't own the Negima franchise at all.
Note: This is the sequel to 'The Secret Behind Setsuna's Ponytail.' You don't need to have read it to follow this story, but I recommend that you do.
Chapter 1: The Trinity's Vow
Nodoka Miyazaki, number 27 of Class 3-A, was wandering the grounds of Mahora Academy, her bangs covering up her eyes. The entire school had been decorated for the Christmas season and the first snow of the season had just fallen. The entire school had become a winter wonderland.
As she wandered around, admiring the beauty surrounding her, one person came to mind: her beloved Negi-sensei. Even though he was only ten and she was fifteen, she had truly fallen in love with him. She had already confessed her love to him twice and kissed him twice. However, Negi Springfield was only a kid, having no concept of love. He told her to be friends with him and she agreed. To this day, she still hoped that Negi would fall in love with her like she had with him.
While she continued to wander around, she spotted her fellow classmates Konoka Konoe and Setsuna Sakurazaki sitting on a bench, holding hands, engaging in polite conversation. She remembered that a few weeks ago, fellow classmate Asuna Kagurazaka had wondered about Setsuna's signature ponytail. She teamed up with Negi-sensei, Konoka, the vampire Evangeline A.K. McDowell, the robot Chachamaru Karakuri, the ghost Sayo Aizaka, and the reporter Kazumi Asakura to find out why. Not only did they find out why but Konoka and Setsuna had realized their feelings for each other and were going out now.
Setsuna noticed Nodoka and called her over. She scuttled over to them.
"Hello there Konoka-san and Setsuna-san," greeted Nodoka.
"Hi there, Nodoka-san," replied Konoka. "What brings you out here?"
"Just admiring the beauty out here. May I ask why you're out here?" asked Nodoka.
"Enjoying some quality time," a blushing Setsuna replied.
"What's on your mind, Nodoka-san?" pondered Konoka. "Is it Negi-kun?"
Nodoka took a step back. "H-H-How did you know?"
"You're always thinking about Negi-sensei," replied Setsuna. "You have that same look on your face I used to have whenever I thought about Kono-chan." Konoka and Nodoka both blushed at Setsuna's comment.
"I just wish I wasn't the only one in love, you know?" commented Nodoka.
"I know what you're talking about," said Konoka. "For the longest time, I waited for Secchan to tell me her true feelings and my patience was rewarded. But I also learned something that day. In order to get what you truly desire, you've got to take the initiative."
"I know; I actually confessed my love to him twice already and willingly engaged a kiss," Nodoka described. "I know for a fact that most ten-year-old boys know at least something about girls. However, Negi-sensei is too dense to know a single thing about girls. But, that's part of the reason why I love him."
"You truly do love him, don't you, Nodoka-san?" asked Setsuna.
After blushing for a minute, Nodoka replied, "Y-Yes I do, Setsuna-san."
"I see. Then we'll help you get Negi-sensei to understand," Setsuna informed her.
"R-Really? Why?" Nodoka questioned.
"Everyone deserves to be in love. If that is with Negi-kun, then so be it. We just want to make sure it happens," Konoka explained.
"Thank you, Konoka-san and Setsuna-san," Nodoka thanked. "But what do you plan on doing?"
"I think we should see Asuna-san," Konoka suggested. "After all, she was the one responsible for Secchan and I finally being together." Konoka then kissed Secchan on the cheek.
"I agree," added Setsuna. "Let's get going and find her. I believe she said she'd be holing up in her room today."
The three of them then made their way to the dorms. After they made their way through the maze of hallways, they made it to the room where Konoka, Asuna, and Negi lived in. Konoka unlocked the door and they went in. Sitting on the couch, reading a magazine was a redhead with bells in her hair, none other than Asuna Kagurazaka.
Asuna looked up from her magazine and noticed Nodoka, Konoka, and Setsuna standing in front of her. "Hi, you guys. What'cha up to?" she greeted.
"Uh… Is Negi-sensei here?" Nodoka asked.
"No, he said he'd be gone all day," Asuna replied. "Why do you ask? Wanna see your boyfriend, Nodoka-san?"
Nodoka blushed at the comment. "Not exactly…" she informed Asuna.
"We're here to ask you for your help," added Konoka.
"What do you need my help for?" asked Asuna.
"We're planning on getting Negi-sensei to understand what love is and get him and Nodoka-san together," explained Setsuna.
"Really? Well, count me in!" exclaimed Asuna. "It's about time you took charge, Nodoka-san. I always thought you two were the perfect couple. Besides, by getting the two of you together, the rumors will stop about Negi and myself being a couple. I'm sick of them!"
"I'm so happy to have your help, Asuna-san," thanked Nodoka.
"Well, I promise to have you with Negi by Christmas," Asuna added.
"We'll help anyway we can," said Konoka and Setsuna.
Nodoka began crying tears of joy. "T-Thank you. I feel good that I have so much support."
After a moment of silence, Asuna broke it by asking Nodoka, "What about Yue-san? Doesn't she love Negi as well?"
Nodoka gasped. She had completely forgotten about Yue and how she was also in love with Negi. "What would Yue think of me, plotting like this?" thought Nodoka.
The four of them heard a sound coming from the other side of the door. "Someone's been listening in on us!" thought Nodoka. She began sweating bullets.
Asuna and Setsuna snuck up to the door not want to alert who was on the other side. Asuna and Setsuna made some quick motions to each other. Asuna grabbed the door handle and quietly turned it. She then swung the door open and Setsuna tackled who or whatever was on the other side of the door.
Who was listening in? What will happen because of it? Will Nodoka and Negi finally be together? Find out in Chapter 2!