I'm really sorry for the late update I started the story shortly before I want off to boot camp. And of course they don't allow recruits to use computers for personal use so I had to wait until I got back home. So again REALLY SORRY. Hope you like the next installment.

Disclaimer: Negima is the work of Ken Akamatsu

Chapter Seven

Painful Memories

Eva's Resort

Carson watched Negi and the others train when he was approached by Setsuna.

"You said that you would explain things at Eva-san's place. Setsuna said as he took a seat next to Carson.

"Of course." he said as he took a deep breath before explaining. "It all started during the conflict between the Eastern Mages and the Western. Those who sided with the with the other sided were considered traders. So we formed our own little group to try and work from both sides of the battle to try and regain the piece. I'm sure that you seen the picture that Negi has of his father and his friends." Setsuna nodded. "Well I'm the one that took the picture. I have tried my best not to interfere with actions that will effect the future." Carson pauses to let out a sigh. "But the events the lead to you being Konoka's friend were unavoidable."

Setsuna's face turned to anger. "You make it sound like it was a bad thing that I met Konoka-ojousama!"

"You miss understand me. You have to see it from my perspective I can see clear into the future and just one slip it will dramatically change the time line. In fact I am risking a lot by reuniting with Negi." He said as he tried to comport Setsuna.

"I apologize for my out burst." said Setsuna.

"Its fine. You see I once lived in Mahora for many years and watched its people grow and go onto live wonderful lives. Konoe I watched as a young mage grow into one of the strongest I have yet to see. Maybe it was one of the things I regret the most is watching a little too close when it came Konoka's mother." He said as he gritted his teeth. "I would have never expected for her to fall in love with me or vise versa. But not being able to interfere with the events that will lead to the future I had to lie to her about my feelings. But it was for the best since she really does love Eishun. But he knew of our feeling for each other so he made me promise not to ever see her again and in return I made him promise to keep Konoka safe. I knew of a promising young girl that was the same age as her and I owed her parents." Carson said as tears began to form in Setsuna's eyes. "Why are you crying?" Carson asked

"Its just I never actually knew who brought me to Konoka-ojousama for if you didn't I would have never met her or any of my new friends." The tears began to fall one her lap for she held her head down as she sobbed. "I was so lonely my caretakers say me as an inconvenience I never really knew anything but hate and bitterness until I met Konoka-ojousama.." She then looked up as her tears began to fall faster.

Carson looked at her with a concerned look. He then reached out and in braced her in a hug.

"You don't have to hold in your emotions all the time. Use then to your advantage for they are one of the most powerful part of you." He whispered into her ear.

Just as he was about to let go of her Konoka appeared in front of the two.

"Konoka-ojousama Its now what you think!" Setsuna yelled out as she let go of Carson and ran after her.

"Great now I really botched things up for those two. They really have feeling for each other." He said as he let out a sigh.

"Konoka-ojousama will you stop!" Setsuna yelled out as Konoka then stopped and turned to face her. "Why did you run off like that?"

"I don't know I just saw you in his arms and it felt like my heart was being torn in half." Konoka said as she covered her now crimson face. "I don't know what to feel any more! A part of me hurts when were not together! Set-chan please never leave me again!" She yelled out as she dove into Setsuna's arms.

Both a bit stunned by what just happened there hearts feeling like there about to beat out of there chests.

Setsuna then looked into Konoka's eyes. "Konoka-ojousama it was destiny that brought me to you and it will take an even great force to break us apart." the two began to look into each others eyes gazing into each others souls. There faces inching closer and closer.

"Konoka-san!" Negi yelled out as he started to come around the corner.

The two broke there in brace and tried not to show there embarrassment.

"Oh good you're here too Setsuna-san. Were all heading back now." Negi says as they walk toward the seal. But as Negi and the others walk to the exit Konoka and Setsuna turn to each other and smile as they clasp there hands together.

Donavan's Lair

"Igneous Bolla'in Creig! Terra Orior Orirortus Capio Formo! EXPLIOSIO TERRA!" Carrick Yelled out as his hammer like wand struck the ground causing the ground to quake.

"You call that an attack!" Shannon yelled out, but no sooner than the words had left her mouth was she attacked by the very earth its self. "AAAHHHH! You'll pay for that you bastard! Thine T'oirse Draiocht! Flammas Coerceo Mei Proeliator Preliator ! Pyro Carcer! Carrick then was surrounded by a wall of flames.

"That's enough!" Yelled out Donovan. "I've had enough of you petty fights! You all know who our enemies are so save your strength for them." He stated as he sat back down in his chair. "We shall begin our strike soon." Donavan said as he laced his hands together.

"Why not now! I want to rip that vile piece of crap apart now!" Shannon said as she lowered her wand and as she done so the flames that surrounded Carrick dropped as well.

"What I said goes and doesn't require any discussion!" Donavan said as he stood up only to fall to the ground. "Ahhhhh!" His cries of pain echo in the empty room. He then extends his hand which held the Potestas Amplia Staff his hand began to sizzle as the wand began to glow red.

"Master! Are you alright!" Alastar said as he helped Donovan back into his chair.

"I'll be fine." Donovan said as he struggled to breath. "I just need to get my hands on the Book of Melusedek. Then and only then will I be able to harness the true power of the Potestas Amplia Staff." he said gazing at his scorched hand.

Authors Notes: Hope you liked that pairing I put in there I didn't want to give it a way. And I added to some of the spells so in future chapters the spells might be different.

Translation notes:

Igneous Bolla'in Creig: Irish Gaelic Carrick's incantation for casting a spell

Terra Orior Orirortus Capio Formo! EXPLIOSIO TERRA: Latin. Earth Rise Up and Take Form! EXLODING EARTH!

Thine T'oirse Draiocht: Irish Gaelic Shannon's incantation for casting a spell

Flammas Coerceo Mei Proeliator Preliator! Pyro Carcer: Latin. Flames Surround my opponent! Fiery Prison!