Kaito: Here's chapter 3! Sorry for the long wait!


Chapter 3: The Bit Explanation and Class Trip

"Ryuzaki-kun is so hot!" some girls whispered while the others blushed lightly.

Konoka looked at Setsuna and thought that he looked familiar. When their eyes met, Konoka looked away and blushed while Setsuna looked down dejectedly. Eyes widening Setsuna looked at Konoka again and saw the same symbol that the demon put on Konoka's chest.

'Kaibara better find out what happened to both me and Kono-chan.' thought Setsuna.

"Ryuzaki-kun, do you mind telling us about yourself?" asked Negi.

"I'm from Kyoto, practice kendo and a friend requested that I come here for some reason." Setsuna lied about the last part, but what else could she…he do?

"You're from Kyoto? Just like Konoka and Setsuna-san!" Asuna looked at Setsuna's empty desk, "Where is Setsuna-san anyways?"

"I heard from the headmaster that Sakurazaki-san is out for a little while."

Konoka looked down dejectedly, 'Secchan…why did you leave at a time like this?'

"Oi Ryuzaki." Kaito came into the room, "Come with me for a bit. The thing that you asked for, I got it."

Setsuna followed Kaito outside of the room, telling Negi that they'll be back in about half an hour.


"So what did you find out?" asked Setsuna.

"First, you tell me what you saw different from Konoe today."

"Do you mean that black symbol on her chest?"

Kaito nodded grimly, "From what I found out…that black symbol is the symbol of death. If it completely covers Konoe, she's gonna die. Supposedly, I'm practically the only that's supposed to see it, but you saw it meaning that the demon wants you to see it."

"Ojou-sama…" Setsuna grabbed Kaito by the collar, "There has to be a way to remove the curse right?!"

"Right now, there's none." Kaito silently laughed.

"What's so funny?!"

"Did you forget that you're a guy right now? All that you asked me was about Konoe. You really do love her don't ya?"

"Ojou-sama's well being comes first before mines." Setsuna blushed.

"Whatever, but there is a way to turn you back to normal. The way that you're acting now, you most likely don't wanna turn back so I'll take my leave." Kaito disappeared leaving Setsuna alone.

Sighing, Setsuna walked back to class.

"That was fast Ryuzaki-san." said Negi, "Not even 10 minutes."

"He thought that it was going to be long, but it wasn't. Sorry Negi-sensei."

"Ok." Negi turned back to the class, "Anyways as I was saying before, there's going to be a class trip to the mountains tomorrow."

'A trip to the mountains huh? Ojou-sama would've enjoyed it more if she knew I'm going with her, but I can't let anyone know what's happening to me right now.' thought Setsuna.

"Negi-kun! Is Ryuzaki-kun coming too?" asked Makie.

Setsuna looked at Makie.

"Yes. He too is part of this class right?" Negi turned to Setsuna.

"Y-Yes."

The school bell rang, signaling the students that it was time to go home.

"Well that's all for today, see you tomorrow!"

One by one, the students exited out of the class. Now the only ones left were Setsuna and Konoka, who was still staring at her desk dejectedly.

"Shouldn't you be going back to the dorms?" asked Setsuna.

Konoka shook her head.

"Why not?" Setsuna slowly made his way to Konoka's desk.

"Secchan…"

"Sakurazaki-san?"

"It's nothing." Konoka showed Setsuna a fake smile.

Setsuna frowned, "Don't force yourself to smile if you are unhappy." Setsuna turned to leave but stopped when he heard sobs from Konoka.

"I…I know that I shouldn't be crying right now but….Secchan! Why did you leave me right now?!" Konoka cried.

"I'm sure that Sakurazaki-san will be back before you know it."

"What would you know about it?!" Konoka looked at Setsuna in his eyes, "Se…Secchan was always there for me no matter what!"

"I'm sure she has her reasons, so don't cry over it." Setsuna looked into Konoka's eyes, "She promised that she'll be back no matter what, even in death."

"Secchan's gonna die?! Noooo!" Konoka cried more.

'I shouldn't have said 'even in death'…Ojou-sama…forgive me.' Setsuna closed her eyes and hugged Konoka tightly, "Sorry…but you'll have to forgive Sakurazaki-san when she get's back." Setsuna parted from Konoka and walked outside, meeting Kaito leaning on a tree.

"Konoe won't forgive you and needs an explanation remember."

"I know…but…it won't help her if she finds out now." Setsuna said dejectedly.

"For sure she's gonna live for more than 3 years…but…this demon could shorten it even more so watch her."

"I'll go back to my old days…watch Ojou-sama from the shadows."

"To hell with that." Kaito smirked, "Be her friend. She might be more happier that way and no matter what you do, she'll find out in time anyways."

"Y-You're right but…"

"Don't but me. You got a princess to protect so take care of her on this trip. I'll keep in contact with you from time to time, so don't let anything happen to them."

"I know."


Next day:

"Is everyone here?" asked Negi, making sure than none of his students were left behind.

"Negi-kun! Ryuzaki-kun and Konoka aren't here yet!" said Makie.

"Konoka just went to the restroom." said Asuna, "As for Ryuzaki-kun, I don't know where he is."

"I guess that he's going to be left behind."

"NO!"

"Ryuzaki-kun they're talking about you." said Konoka, walking in front of Setsuna.

"I know…but…I can never love anyone…not anymore…" Setsuna looked away from Konoka and walked a bit faster.

"Ryuzaki-kun's in our group!" said Sakurako.

"No he wasn't! He was in ours!" said Chizuru.

"Ryuzaki-kun, sorry about this but what group did you wanted to be with again?" whispered Negi.

"…In Konoe…san's group…" Setsuna whispered back.

"Sorry girls but Ryuzaki-kun's in Konoka-san's group." said Negi.

The girls whined in jealously and sadness that Setsuna was in Konoka's group, who didn't really care.


Back at school:

"Konoemon, have you ever heard of the 'Black Wing Symbol of Death'?" said Kaito.

"…Where have you heard of this?" Konoemon said grimly.

"How can I say this...You're granddaughter...she...has it..."


Kaito: And it'll end there for now! Sorry I haven't been updatin' and for the weird OOC-ness (sweat drop) Been busy with school and other stuff. Oh well just hoped that you all enjoyed this chapter! Thanks: KonoSetsuna, secchan03, and Shinmei swordman for reviewing! See ya all in the next chapter!