Negi's Mother-Chapter 4

By NegimaFan

A/N: I have suffering some writer's block for my other story, 'Visiting New Worlds' and have been unable to figure out how to best finish the Konoka arc properly. In the meantime, here is the latest chapter for Negi's Mother. This is the last chapter before we reach present-day in Negima. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Mahou Sensei Negima.

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Takahata was carrying a sleeping Asuna on her back. Just a few days ago, he had completely erased Asuna's memories of Gateau, though kept most of her memories of himself intact, namely the one's that mentioned magic. Unfortunately, Takahata forgot to erase Asuna's memories that made her believe she had a crush on him, but he believed she would outgrow her crush on him, so he wasn't that worried about it. "Asuna," said Takahata.

"Mmph," Asuna mumbled as she awoke from her nap, "what is it Takahata-sama?"

"We're here," he said.

"Where?"

"Your new home," he smiled at her, and placed her on the ground, "Mahora Academy."

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"So this is Asuna-chan?" the Dean smiled at her, "She is more than welcome to attend the academy, and arrangements have been made so that she has a place to stay on campus."

"I-I don't wish to be a burden Headmaster-sama."

The Dean chuckled, "You are no bother Asuna-chan, all I ask from you is that you do your best, and not to forget to have some fun now and then."

Asuna nodded, "Yes, Headmaster-sama, um, who will I be staying with? Takahata-sama?"

Takahata shook his head, "I'm sorry, Asuna-chan, but I will be away quite often on school business, and I wouldn't be able to look after you, but Headmaster-sama has assured me you will have someone to look after you."

"And that someone would be me," Takahata turned around to see a tall, well-endowed, blonde woman who had just arrived.

"Ahh, Shizuna-san, good to see you," the Dean said, "Asuna-chan this is Shizuna Minamoto, she will be looking after you while you attend the school."

Asuna smiled nervously, "Thank you, Shizuna-sama."

Shizuna smiled, "There's no need to be so formal, Asuna-chan, you can just call me Shizuna."

"Of course,…Shizuna."

The Next Day

"Well Asuna," asked Takahata, "are you ready for your first day of school?"

Asuna shook her head, and said nothing as she looked at the ground.

Takahata's smiled faded for a moment, then he remembered, "Asuna-chan,"

Asuna looked up, "Yes?"

"I almost forgot, I got you a present, here," he showed her a set of bells.

"Bells?"

"Ribbon Bells, Asuna-chan, they're for your hair, I thought you would look pretty in them."

Asuna smiled "Really?" She quickly put them on, "Well how do I look?"

Takahata smiled, "Beautiful." He then kissed her on the forehead, "Have a wonderful day, Asuna-chan."

Asuna blushed deeply, "Yes, Takahata-sama." It was the first, and last, present Asuna had ever received from Takahata.

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Nearly Ten years had past since that day. Today was the evening of the second day of the Mahora festival, and Takahata had enjoyed a wonderful evening with his former student, Asuna. Now she had something important to tell him. He turned to her and smiled.

"Takahata-sensei," Asuna said quite nervously, "I…ever since back then, I have always…I have always loved you."

Takahata was shocked, he had thought she had gotten over him years ago. Though it did not show, his heart started to beat faster and faster, he wanted very dearly to return his feelings to Asuna. Fifteen years ago he would have given anything to hear those words from Asuna, but now, he knew that it was not possible for them to be together, not just because she was once again 15, but because the idea of being with her always made him feel like he was stealing her from Nagi, even though Nagi was believed to be dead.

Asuna continued, "Um…and…if it's alright with you, I wonder if we can go out together."

"Thank You," said Takahata, "Asuna's feelings, I'm really glad for them, ------But…I'm sorry."

"N-No, I'm glad to hear that from you."

"Asuna…"

"No, umm…If you'll excuse me." Asuna then fled, tears flowing from her eyes.

"You brushed her off, didn't you, Takahata-kun?" Albireo appeared, smirking slightly.

"…Long time, no see Al."

"What a pity, she was quite the prized trophy too."

"Please don't start."

"HuHu, that young man Takahata has become an adult, I see."

"I…I don't deserve the right to be loved by others." He then lit one of his cigarettes, a single tear flowing down his cheek.

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I know this chapter's brief, but this is just a final recap of the past before we reach present-day. Also, I have a poll for you:

Should Asuna learn about her past:

Yes

No

Keep in mind, if you pick no, I will not have Asuna ever learn that she was Negi's mother, though some of her motherly will show. If you pick yes, I will, but it won't be for several chapters.