Chapter 2
Disclaimer: I do not own Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha.
Sorry for the long wait people(If there is any people waiting, or even reading this story at all). Too busy with everyhing else, and there's major exams next week... Well, don't really care, too stressed to continue studying, taking a break by writing this=D. I'm crazy, don't mind me.
Hope you guyS(Or so i hope) reading this don't mind my terrible attempt at trying to type out a story using the English language. Language has never been my strong point anyway even though i like writing. A strange combo i know.
Oh ya, since i don't really get how the military works, i'm just going to start guessing.
So enough of my rubbish, and get on with the story. The affair begins.
The story they had was amazing. They were deeply in love. Always thinking of each other, always wondering what the other was doing every second when they could not be together.
They had held hands, walked together in cold, silence moments, when the night was peaceful and the moon was full. They had kissed below the sky that she loved and flew in the sky they shared together.
Every moment was precious. Every moment counts.
Though they worked under the same organization, they worked for different departments. They rarely have any free time, all the more any time to spend with each other. That was the only thing she didn't liked about their relationship.
But now, she thinks that that's the only thing that is working for her.
6 years later, after the wedding
"Nanoha-chan is such a workaholic!" Hayate whined as she pointed her finger towards her best friend. "You used to be more fun then that."
Looking up from her files, Nanoha tried defending herself, "Am not! I was never fun! No- Wait! I was fun, but- Arghh! I don't know what i'm saying!"
"Come on Hayate, don't tease Nanoha anymore." Fate settled down in the chair beside Nanoha while placing a cup of coffee on the table. "But Nanoha, you too. We're here to discuss about the party Hayate is going to throw next saturday, and yet you're preparing for your next training schedule."
"Fate-chan! Not you too!" Nanoha pouted. "I have my reasons too you know!
"But Nanoha! I'm worried! The longer you spend on your work, the more torture your students will get!"
The room erupted with laughter.
"Since we're already on the topic of work... You know that recently i met with Lindy-san right? She told me that there's a lack of instructors on Chrono's ship and wants me to help her ask Nanoha. So, what's your take on this?"
"Wait! Hayate! I-" Fate stopped her words. She don't know how to continue anymore. She knew that her mother and brother are looking for instructors, and despite her mother's resquest to help her ask Nanoha, Fate did not. She knew what were the implications if she asks that favour of her best friend.
"Fate? What is it? Hayate questioned.
All this while, while Fate was giving Hayate a thousand and one reasons for Nanoha to not take the job, Nanoha stayed silence, trying to process everything into her brain. After a second or two, she showed her all-too-famous smile.
"I agree."
The room was filled with silence. Fate was speechless. She definitely did not know what Nanoha was thinking, and that was the first time that ever happened.
"Nanoha..." Fate spoke softly, still thinking whether she should just revealed to Nanoha that she knew what happened 6 years ago. But decided that she should just support whatever Nanoha's decision.
"Hayate-chan. You can tell Lindy-san that i agree to the job" And with that, Nanoha smiled her signature smile.
"Admiral Harlaown. Aerial Combat Instructor Takamachi is here." A lady appeared behind the door said.
Chrono unknowingly produced a slight smile on his face. Something that is rare. "Yes, bring her in."
A 22 year-old, brown-haired girl appeared in front of him and greeted him with a bright smile and a salute. "Ah, Admiral Harlaown! Instructor Takamachi reporting for duty!"
He doesn't know why, but whenever he sees her bright smile, calamity would always follow. "What's with the formalities? Come in."
"I'll excuse myself." The lady said and left the door, closing the door behind.
"Chrono-kun! It's nice to see you again after such a long time!" Nanoha said as she took her seat.
"Yes, it's been a while, Nanoha. So I guess you know why you're here right? "
"Yup! It's an honor to be deployed as the combat instructor for XV class Warship Claudia. I was given a general brief."
"I'm really sorry. We're lacking of an instructor right now. A new batch of cadets had just been assigned to the ship and because of the lack in manpower, you would have to do more work, and you would have more problems. I know that this is such a sudden request, and I'm deeply sorry that it's on such a short notice. I hope it won't disturb your work in the Air Force"
There was a lack in manpower and he was not sure that just any one instructor could solve the problem. But if it is Nanoha, he was quite sure she could do it. She has always been an outstanding instructor, with dozens of people trying to porch her seeing as almost 90% of her students would later on become outstanding themselves in all her years of teaching.
"Don't say that! The Air Force has no lack of instructors and there is always someone on standby to replace my absence. Also, since it's a request from Lindy-san, how could I not refuse? I am always receiving help from you. Plus, I would always love a challenge! And I'm sure you know that clearly, if I can't tame them, I can always befriend them!"
Chrono wondered deeply what does Nanoha means by "befriend" this time, but he decided that it's best not to know. "Just restraint from… Blast-I meant training, them too hard… Or you'll have more reports to write…"
"What… But I looked at the files and there are quite a few who of them who are more than just troublesome… So can I…"
"No." Chrono interrupted coldly. He wondered if he should put a limiter on her, as he was REALLY worried about the welfare of his men. "Wait, you do use training bullets right?"
"Of course! That was just a joke! Can't you even take a joke? Haha. " Nanoha was STILL smiling.
Chrono let a sign of relief. Sometimes, he doesn't even know when she's serious or just joking. Or both. She was nicknamed the "White Devil" after all.
There was a awkward atmosphere.
"Erm... You know... I did not request for you to take this job..." Chrono tried saying something to break the awkwardness. "Even when i found out from mother that she found you... I still objected, you know... I know how weird it is for us to work together and-"
"Chrono-kun. There is no us anymore. I hope you won't find it troubling that i'm working with you, because i'm completely okay with it!" Nanoha ended with a broad smile.
Oh great. Chrono mentally slapped himself. I have just successfully brought along a whole new high of awkwardness.
" Er, back to the topic, your time of residence here will be around half a year here right? A dormitory room has already been prepared for you. Someone will bring you there later on. So, how about checking out the new cadets?"
"Okay! I can't wait to befriend them!" Nanoha lit up again and stood up to leave the room.
"Wait… What?" He tried to comment on that dangerous "befriending" sentence but she was already long gone. He smiled. She is always like that. Never fails to amuse him. Just like how she always does 6 years ago.
"Ya… 6 years… It's been a long time huh, Nanoha?" How could she act so normally? Even for Chrono, he had to force himself to act normally in front of her. No doubt. There are feelings. And those feelings are for her.
No. No. Chrono, you're a married man with 2 kids. Don't think of betraying you're family. No. That's just wrong. Just be good and be a good father to your kids. He would always try to reject those feelings by thinking this way. But now… He was not sure if he would do that anymore. 6 months being in the same ship as Nanoha. There would always be times where they would meet.
He placed his hands on his forehead. There was times where he wished he would just die for being such a bastard. Why? He must have made her felt miserable. That he cannot forgive. All the more he could not forgive himself for still having those feelings for her; what about Amy?
He admits. He likes Amy. But not in that way. Even if she is his wife, he has always treated her more like a trustworthy friend. It's wrong, Chrono knew, but, he can't control the way he felt. He just can't feel for her. That was no sparks, no love, just pure friendship.
He felt sorry for Amy. No matter what, Chrono knows he was wrong even if he can't bring himself to correct it.
He had hurt both women.
Now, Chrono have to face Nanoha for another 6 months. He was not at all sure he could do it. There would surely be clashes and pain.
If only, if only he had not done what he had done…
Ya, he admits, he is a complete jerk.
As soon as Nanoha left the room, tears were streaming down her eyes. She had forced herself to smile in front of
him, to show that she can still be strong without him. She doesn't regret her decision at all. Nanoha just wanted to get over him. She wanted to proof that even facing him everyday was no longer a problem for her, beacause she has moved on.
And this was the best way to do just that.
That way, Fate no longer had to feel weird about her relationship with her brother whenever she is with Nanoha anymore.
Ya, that's right. She knew. Nanoha knew Fate knows.
Okay, so maybe the affair haven't begin yet, but i promise, it will start soon(not). But have to wait for the next chapter(Maybe next next next chapter?) You will have to wait a long time ago, sorry people. Ok, going to study for my stupid exams now!
