Chapter 2

The four witches had arrived in the woods where they would be staying the night. The group chose a spot in the woods to land at Akko's request.

"Okay! Let's take a look at the map and find our spot!" Akko said. She began to dig around in her bags for her map of the area. It took a few minutes, and for a while, everyone including Akko was beginning to worry that the map had gone unpacked, but after a while, the map was found, and the group began on their trek to find the camping spot that Akko was so excited about earlier that day.

"Don't get the wrong idea, Akko! I'm only coming along with you on this camping trip to make sure that you study for tomorrow's test!" Diana said.

"Aww, don't be like that Diana! I know that you want to go camping as much as the rest of us do! Besides, my grades in Potion Creation aren't that bad!" Akko replied nonchalantly.

"Lotte, you should read the map while I help Akko study her notes." insisted Diana.

As much as Akko didn't want to admit it, studying as much as possible during this trip would definitely be beneficial for her. Besides, she had studied with Diana a few times in the past, and it certainly wasn't a bad experience. Infact, she quite liked it. Akko dug her notes out of her bags, handed the map to Lotte, asked Sucy to help her out so the group would arrive to their camping spot as soon as possible, and slowed her pace to walk with Diana. After around ten minutes of walking, Lotte saw something that caused her a bit of concern.

"Uh, Akko? Do you think finding your spot is a good idea?" Lotte asked nervously.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Akko asked curiously.

"There's a sign over there that says 'PRIVATE PROPERTY, DO NOT ENTER!'" Sucy answered as she pointed over to the hand-painted sign in question.

"Oh, it'll be fine, guys! It's not like we're doing anything illegal! We're just camping for the night! Let's keep walking!" Akko said with an enthusiastic smile.

"If you say so…" Lotte mumbled as she stuck a little closer to Sucy.

The group passed the sign and through a hole in the fence it was hanging on. Diana stopped and looked at the sign for a second. "That writing looks kind of familiar…" Before Diana could look at the sign for a second longer, Akko called for her to hurry up and Diana quickly followed.

It was about fifteen more minutes of hiking through the woods and studying before the group reached the camping spot that Akko was so excited about. "C'mon, guys!" she said, "Let's look at the view before we pitch the tent!" She ran over ahead of the group to a clearing in the trees and squealed in delight as if she had won the lottery. The other three witches caught up to Akko a few minutes later and were met with a breathtaking view. About fifty feet to the right from where the group stood was a waterfall that provided one of the most soothing sounds that nature had to offer. It was a sight to behold as well. The rushing water was mesmerizing and Sucy felt as if she could stare at it for days. Lotte was captivated by the bright blue sky as she looked off into the distance. There were a few clouds that Lotte decided to relax and stare at for a while. Akko and Diana were both looking at the mountains in the distance. Diana felt as if Akko had found a paradise. She began to think that she could use this place as a spot to relax if life proved to be a bit difficult at times. She would have to thank Akko for inviting her later. The group stayed in the clearing for around twenty minutes before returning to their camping spot.

"Okay, we don't want time to get away from us, so let's make sure we get everything together for the night!" Diana said, assuming a leadership role.

Akko decided to begin pitching the tent while Lotte and Sucy decided to begin gathering some firewood. Diana got her water bottle from her bag and was about to join Lotte and Sucy after she took a quick drink, but she noticed that Akko was struggling with the tent and decided to help her out. It wouldn't be kind to leave the person that invited her on this trip to struggle by themselves, after all.

"Uh...Hey, Akko, do you want some help with the tent?" asked Diana.

"Yes, please! I bet you know all there is to know about tent pitching, Diana!" Akko said with glee.

"Well, um...not really." Diana admitted, rather embarrassed. She couldn't see it, but she was positive her face was beginning to burn a bit pink.

"Heh heh, I see, then!" chuckled Akko.

"What do you mean?" Diana asked, beginning to become a bit flustered.

"You just like spending time with me, don't you?" Akko said with a big smile.

"Wha?! Ju-just keep pitching the tent!" Diana began to shake the tent around a bit in an attempt to hide her face because she was positive that her blush was intensifying.

"Yeah, that's totally it! Don't worry, Diana! I like spending time with you too!"

"How close do you think we are to being finished with this tent?!" Despite her best attempts at ignoring it, Diana was certain that her cheeks were as bright as a rose.

"Heh heh, we've barely started, Diana!"

End of Chapter 2.