"It's too bad Suzuka-chan couldn't make it today." Nanoha lamented. "It's been so long since the five of us have gotten together…"

"It's a shame." Fate added.

"I guess it can't be helped." Alisa said. "We'll have to have fun for her sake, too. Right?" She glanced at the only male in the party. Yuuno nodded in response.

It was a rare occasion when Alisa could hang out with her friends. They were usually off saving the universe or whatever. They've been at it for over ten years now, but today was for having fun. The four of them decided to check out a new amusement park that had just opened in the neighbouring town. As expected, it was crowded with patrons exploring the park for the first time.

Alisa was looking forward to a fun time toge…

"Fate-chan! Look over there!" Nanoha cried. "Let's go on that!" She grabbed her girlfriend's hand and ran off towards a ride marked The Tunnel of Love.

"Ah, Nanoha! Don't pull so hard!"

"…"

"…"

"Those two never change, do they?" Alisa snorted. "Running off so they can go make out by themselves…"

"Hm." Yuuno only let out that noise. Otherwise, he just silently watched his friends disappear into the crowd.

Alisa could only see his back, but she imagined the kind of hurt expression that was on his face. That irritated her. Alisa knew that Yuuno had a crush on Nanoha for the longest time. Yet the other girls would flaunt their relationship freely, seemingly disregarding the feelings of others. Unrequited love hurts. Alisa would know.

But she wouldn't let Yuuno get depressed! Today was going to be fun, even if it killed them!

"Well, let's forget about them!" She grabbed his wrist and pulled. "We'll just have fun by ourselves!"

"Alisa! Wait a minute!" Yuuno objected, but the girl didn't relent.

"Now, what ride will we go on first?" She scanned the large map nearby. "Ah! The Barf Bag! That sounds fun!"

"How does that sound f…" Yuuno couldn't finish that thought before Alisa yanked him in the direction of a large, steel roller coaster.

After a fifteen minute wait in line, and two minutes of mixed screams of terror and excitement, Yuuno wobbled off the ride. The aerial mage might have been used magically assisted fast movements, but the loops and corkscrews of the steel behemoth were an entirely different matter. He actually could go for a barf bag…

"That was great, wasn't it?" Alisa cheered. "Want to go again?"

"Uh… no… I'll pass…"

"Ok then, on to the next one!"

"Wait, just let me catch my brea…" There would be no such chance, as Alisa began dragging him away again.

After four more coasters, and a round in the dreaded Tea Cups, Yuuno was proud of his stomach for retaining its contents. Of course he had to also admire his companion for showing no signs of weakness.

"What a rush." She beamed. Hopefully now they could take a break. "Ok, time for another one!"

"What?" Yuuno gaped. "There's more?"

"Of course! We still haven't gone on the biggest, fastest, and most intense ride in the park!" Alisa pointed at the mound of metal that grabbed at the clouds. The sign identified it as The Chernabog. Yuuno gulped.

After the ride was over, Yuuno was positive he saw his life flash by at least five times.

"That was awesome!" Alisa, of course, was pumped. Yuuno gave a weak smile.

"You're really amazing, you know that, Alisa?" He said. Her face flushed.

"Uh… thanks…" Her eyes darted around and spotted the booth that displayed pictures of the ride. "Hey, let's check that out!" She went over and scanned the various screens. She stopped once she spotted the image of herself and Yuuno. Her mouth was frozen in a scream of joy, while Yuuno had his eyes and mouth clenched tightly. Alisa giggled. "You're such a scaredy ferret, Yuuno!"

"Hey, give me a break… that was rough…" He sighed.

"Excuse me!" Alisa said to the person running the booth. She indicated the proper screen. "I'd like to buy that one!"

After the transaction was complete, Alisa held the glossy frame in her hands. On it, it read "We survived the Chernabog!"

She smiled. It would be one of the few memories Alisa had alone with Yuuno. She was having lots of fun, and hopefully, so was he. Although Yuuno looked haggard, he was wearing a smile too. She didn't want to give him time to wonder where Nanoha and Fate ran off to and what they could potentially be doing.

But it was time to cut the guy a break. She certainly didn't want him fainting on her.

"Let's hit the Ferris' wheel next!" She decided.

"Finally, something slow." Yuuno sighed in relief. They waited through the line, and stepped into a car, taking seats across from each other. The operator shot them a wink before he shut the door. The wheel began its slow rotation, periodically stopping to load and unload the cars beneath them. They sat in a comfortable silence, watching the view of the park and its tiny patrons. After an unknown amount of time, the quiet was broken.

"I wonder what Nanoha and Fate are up too right now?" Yuuno wondered aloud.

Damn it. Alisa cursed. There it was. She didn't want a gloomy mood to set over them. Since it was a rare moment alone together, she figured it was a good chance to talk to him.

"Listen, Yuuno." She started. "You shouldn't think about those two too much… I understand how you must feel, but I think you should move on. There's no point dwelling on it and making yourself miserable. I-I'm sure there's a girl out there just waiting for you to notice her!"

Yuuno blinked. "Why would I be miserable thinking about Nanoha and Fate?"

Alisa blinked. "W-Why? Well… I-I know that you're in love with Nanoha, so…"

"Ah!" Yuuno blushed and waved his hands. "That was a long time ago! Back when we were kids! I don't feel that way any more!"

"You don't?"

"I don't."

"…"

"…"

Yuuno suddenly smiled. "Alisa, have you been worried about me this whole time?"

It was Alisa's turn to blush. "No! It's just… It's just… Well… I…"

"I hope you enjoyed your ride!" The operated cheered as he flung open the door.

"I… IDIOT!" Alisa yelled and ran out of the car.

"Ah! Alisa!" Yuuno called after her.

Alisa kept running, furious at herself for being such a fool. She was the one who had been oblivious to Yuuno's feelings. She should have trusted that he'd be able to move on and not dwell on the past. She was so embarrassed by her misjudgement. Even worse is that she did what she always did when she was embarrassed: she lashed out at him.

She flopped down on a bench and sighed into her hands. She was going to have to apologise to him later.

But wait… if Yuuno wasn't in love with Nanoha anymore… Wasn't that great news? She had a shot now, didn't she? If she confessed, maybe it would turn out ok!

Alisa bolted to her feet. All right, now she was going to…

"Oh ho ho ho ho. Why, if it isn't Ms Bannings! What a surprise, meeting you here."

Oh God damn it.

Alisa turned towards the familiar snotty tone. "Oh, it's you, Ayanokouji." She faced the girl who attended the same university she did. Ayanokouji was a text book case of the pampered rich girl. She talked in a stuck up voice, she wore expensive, frilly dresses, had long blonde hair, and sparkling blue eyes. She tossed around her riches any chance she got, and was always in the company of two ass kissers.

In short, she was annoying.

"My my, isn't this the scene." Ayanokouji chuckled, using her dainty hand to hide her mouth. "All alone at an amusement park? Well, I would expect no more from you, Ms Bannings."

"And what the hell does that mean?" Alisa snarled.

"What? Why, just look at you. There's no way such a boorish tomboy like yourself would ever have a boyfriend." The snooty girl chuckled. "Just look at your short hair, and you're wearing pants, for Pete's sake. If it weren't for those cow utters hanging from your chest, I'd swear you were a man."

Normally, Alisa would have just slugged the bitch in her million dollar face, but this time the insults hit home. Here she was, thinking she'd have a chance with Yuuno now, but she had failed to take note of such important things. She wasn't exactly 'ladylike', and she certainly was no match for a girl like Nanoha in terms of charm. Yuuno might have no interest in a mannish woman like her…

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Alisa!" Before she knew it, Yuuno had run up and slung his arm over her shoulders. "I hope I didn't keep you long."

Alisa was too stunned to form her words properly. "Uh… no… it's… ok…"

Yuuno turned to the three gawking girls. He shot them his refined business man smile. "Oh, are these your friends? Thank you for taking care of Alisa for me." He gave a quick bow.

"Uh… um… no… It's actually her taking care of us…" Ayanokouji stuttered. "I'm sorry to disturb you, Ms Bannings." She shot a glare. "I didn't realised you were here with your boyfriend. Let's go, girls." The rich girl stormed off, taking her two clones with her.

"Who were those girls?" Yuuno wondered after they'd left. He looked at Alisa, only to see the shadows of her hair covering her eyes. "Alisa?"

Alisa silently shrugged his arm off and stepped away. "They were probably right…" She muttered. "You're probably not interested in a boyish, short tempered, foul mouthed girl like me, are you?"

She looked out the corner of her eye. She saw him scratching his cheek as he averted his gaze.

"Well… I certainly don't think there's anything wrong with spunky and energetic girls like you." He admitted. Alisa looked at him straight on.

"D-Do you mean that?"

He nodded.

Alisa was angry at herself again. Damn it, there was no reason for her to be having doubts! She should just go for it and whatever happens happens!

"Yuuno!" The sudden declaration had the boy standing at attention.

"Yes!"

"I… You… I…" Even at this crucial moment, she still couldn't get the words out. She had to hurry, or else she'd be interrupted again!

Ah, screw it. Alisa Bannings was a girl of action!

She took him by the shoulders, leaned up and crushed her mouth against his. After a moment, she drew back and looked into his baffled eyes.

"Y-You better take responsibility for creating that misunderstanding by making it into reality!"

"O-Of course!" He replied on reflex. He had absolutely no intention of rejecting her, anyways. "If you're ok with me…"

And so, Alisa had finally done it! It took ten bloody years, but she had finally done it! That destined encounter on that cold day in the woods had finally resulted in a Good End.

Nanoha and Fate cheered from their place in the bushes.

"Just as planned!"

Chernabog is the name of that big devil guy from Disney's Fantasia.

Ayanokouji is just the name that pops into my head whenever I think of rich families. I have no idea why...

I actually feel bad for Suzuka. I kept shoving her off into the background. I'd like to write something involving her, but I don't really have any ideas.