Hey guys! I started typing this just after i posted the first. I would put this on Archive of Our Own, but i don't have an account on that site, there's a waiting list apparently.

I'm going by what's in my green notebook. Knowing myself, i'll probably expand, add, or change bits and pieces as i go along. Not to much of a deviation from what i wrote down, just minor details.

No matter how many or few appearances/mentions she may or may not have Celestia won't die in this story, if i had my way with the game/shows's script she would have lived. She was one of my favourite characters.

Turns out Naegami isn't as popular as i first thought, in terms of amount of fan fictions at least. I've run out of fics to read, now I'm sad :(

In this chapter, my ship sails! Well, its launched at least. I dunno how well i can write fluffy Naegami bonding, because that was what i didn't plan beforehand. But i love this ship and will do my absolute best.

Let me know what you think guys! :)

START OF CHAPTER:

The next few hours passed without to much incident, the only things that happened was Naegi giving Togami a brief tour of the house, promising to show her everything in a better light the next day (or in a handful hours).

Naegi showed Togami to her room, and then wished her goodnight before heading to his own.

"Goodnight Celes-chan."

Togami looked confused for a moment, then remembered that she borrowed her friends name.

"Good night Naegi."

Naegi POV

As i walked away, i could hear the door shut behind me. Why did Celes-chan look so confused when i said goodnight? Was it something i said while i showed her around?

She looked slightly uncomfortable during the tour i gave her, was she afraid to be alone in a strangers house? That seemed reasonable, seeing as we didn't know much about each other beyond exchanging names. She was really cute though.

'Whoa, where did that come from?'

I was surprised at my own thought. Was i just tired? Yeah, that was probably it. That was also the reason my cheeks were red to. We only just met, there was no way i found her cute.

I decided to lay down and go to sleep. Then i could sort out my weird way of thinking in the morning.

*THE NEXT DAY*

I yawned and stretched, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. Even though i had been out late when i met Celes-chan, i felt refreshed and ready for the day. I smiled as i got out of bed.

As i made my way downstairs, i heard the distinct sound of something clinking, presumably on a plate. Did that mean that Celestia was awake before me? Probably, since i had no idea about her usual sleeping habits.

When i got to the bottom, i couldn't believe what i saw.

It was Celes, but she looked like an angel.

The sunlight was reflected off her hair, giving her a soft glow. She was sitting at the table in what i had designated as my dining area (which was just outside the kitchen, but no walls separated them).Looking i saw that the clink i must have heard was her placing a teacup onto a saucer she was using, one i had left on the table the previous day. When she picked it back up to have another sip, she moved with grace. She looked relaxed as she stared out of the opposite glass doors (which led to the backyard).

'Holy cow, I'm really sappy in my thoughts this morning.'

I snapped out of my thoughts when i again heard the clink of the teacup. Standing here staring at her would be really creepy, and that was the last impression i wanted to give.

"Good morning, Celes-chan."

She turned to look at me, and greeted me good morning as well. I sat at the side of the table on her left.

"Did you sleep well?"

"Yes, i had an adequate sleep. What about you?"

"Me?"

"No, the fairy on the ceiling… yes you."

"Hehe, your funny Celes-san. I did sleep well actually."

Something had been bothering me a bit though. As much as i trusted her, there was something i had to ask.

"Umm… Celes-san?"

"Yes?"

"I don't know how to ask this.. but…?"

"But? Spit it out Naegi, surely you can form a proper sentence."

"Are… are you a noble Celes-san?"

She froze, shoulders tense and lips in a straight line, on a poker face. The gestures were subtle so i wouldn't have noticed if i hadn't already been looking at her.

"What led you to infer that?"

"Well… the way you talk, you use a lot of fancy words."

"Is that all the evidence you have? How disappointing, anyone with access to books could learn a more advanced vocabulary if they chose to."

She smirked, and crossed her arms over her chest. It was clear she wanted to challenge me, she was stubborn and wouldn't provide an explanation without evidence.

'Think Makoto, think…. got it!'

"Your speech isn't just large words, its more sophisticated, like you have a high amount of education, something usually only a higher class citizen would have. You use a lot of sarcasm and have this air of superiority, which means your used to being in charge. Last night when i found you, you were lost. A local would at least know the general location or direction of where they're going, and you didn't ask for help before i offered assistance as a visitor would have, so you obviously have a substantial amount of pride. Controlling your emotions to the degree you did when i asked you means you have plenty of experience. So unless your a serial killer or something similar, you'd have to be a noble, they need to be controlling their emotions to everyone around them to conceal flaws or weaknesses. All of the leads me to believe you are a higher class citizen, and new to the area."

She stared at me with one brow raised, but said nothing. After a few seconds, she let out a laugh before her fixing me with a smug look.

'Wow her laugh is pretty…. No stop that! What am i thinking?'

Luckily i came out of my thoughts just as she started speaking.

"Very well Naegi, i must say you have impressive deduction skills, for a Plebeian."

"Thank you… i think?"

"No need to thank me. As you have so brilliantly deduced, i am indeed a member of higher status."

"I just have one more question."

"What now Naegi?"

I took a deep breath before continuing.

"If you are a noble, then why are you here and not home?"

"… that is none of your business."

She replied, but then turned her head so she wasn't looking at me. She must have had a good reason for leaving. Whatever it was, i wasn't going to push the issue, i was lucky to get the information i had.

"Ok Celes-chan, i won't push the issue."

She stared at me with suspicion on her expression.

"Look, you must have had a good reason, so i won't push the topic. Also, ill keep your identity secret while your here."

"Why would you do this, without being given a good reason?"

"I told you, you need help and i want to help you."

"Hmph, i believe I've already voiced my opinion on your gullible nature."

"It's not being gullible, i'm putting my trust in you."

"Trust huh? Life is a game Neagi, and trust will only get you so far."

What? Why would she say such a thing? Surely she can't have that little faith in humanity.

"Why would you say such a thing? Hope and trust are both very valuable to people, no matter what status you are."

She scoffed, though she let out a short chuckle. However, unlike her earlier laugh, she sounded bitter, almost resentful.

"You obviously don't know a thing about nobility Naegi. Nobles are nothing more then sharks, waiting until you trip and bleed. They pounce on mistakes and judge you for them, the only reason they would continue to associate with you is because of your status and riches. 'Friends' are nothing more then glory seekers that get to brag about having your presence."

"That can't be right!" I protested. "Surely even you must have at least one friend."

"Not one that wasn't paid. I've long since given up on having anyone around that is genuinely interested in me."

She… she's never had a true friend? She can't be serious! No wonder she was so cynical about life. I made a resolution right then and there, i would change that. Wether she realised it or not, Celestia Ludenburg was about to gain a friend.

"I want to be your friend Celes-chan!"

END OF CHAPTER:

Well, how'd i do? Im hoping i did good :)

Without realising it, i stretched this into an entire chapter. But i suppose i wouldn't have done it justice otherwise. I know what your gonna say, didn't you write that Celestia was an old friend of Togami's? That will be addressed next chapter.

I didn't even mean to write the whole thing in Naegis POV either, i just hope i did well with his character. Also Togami's, i thing i wrote her pretty well.

Why haven't i introduced any other characters except for those two? That is also to be addressed, so if your interested, stick around for next chapter.

Also, regarding the current lack of the fluff. I know some fans would be like 'make them kiss already!' but with the plot i have in mind, i can't rush it. Plus, that would make Togami OOC, he's a total tsundere and a relationship with him would take at least some time to develop. I mean, its been like a day since they met.

It WILL happen, it just has to happen at the right pace. Rest assured, it won't be something ridiculous like 20 chapters before they even so much as confess.

I'm on school holidays right now, which means a whole two weeks with no school to distract me. I might have a few things to do, but i will work on this story as well.

Last thing, i promise. You know how some people display others works in collections or on their profiles on other sites? I don't mind if somebody does that, just name me as the author ok?

Cya next chapter

Tairulz