Hello fellow readers! I deeply apologise for being so late in updating this fanfiction. I was very caught up with schoolwork and I had no time... GOMENASAI! Anyways, I've gotten my new macbook! :D I'll be able to update fanfictions in school now, and hopefully that will help speed up updates (No promises though). Please don't blame Red Dragon though, she did all her work on time, and it was me who was unable to do my part on time. I am really very very sorry. But not to worry, I will NEVER discontinue ANY fanfiction I work on, and I can vouch on that. I have also implemented this new 'rule' on my fanfictions, and from this chapter on, all the important stuff will be in bold and placed at the top, so that you guys can ignore my crazy rambling and also catch the important announcements. :) I would also like to say that I am deeply sorry, but I am unable to accept requests to help out with our fanfiction. We already have 2 people working on it and a beta reader, and I think too large a group may cause problems. But I do hope you still do enjoy this fanfiction:)

Again, a special thanks to KwongTN for Beta-reading. Disclaimer: We do not own Zero no Tsukaima and it rightfully belongs to its owner:)

Without further ado, we present Chapter 8!

-TheFlyingNeko


"Wh-Wh-What is that!?" Kichirou shouted.

"Hmm, that looks like…" Saito thought, fumbling through his memory in search for the correct term to link.

"Tabitha!" Saito and Louise shouted at the same time, their mouths wide open with shock, as they did not know why Tabitha appeared.

"Oh my god! Is it Queen Charlotte mom and dad were talking about?" Akane said as she squealed in delight.

"Woah…" Ayame and Kichirou mumbled in awe as they haven't seen a dragon for a very long time, especially ever since the day they went back to earth.

"Tabitha, what are you doing here?" Louise asked.

As the timing was so exact, she couldn't be sure if Tabitha just flew by, or was camping around all along to wait for them.

"To pick you up. Let's go." Tabitha, although already as Queen Charlotte, still spoke in her cool and monotonous voice. Seems that the ages that passed did not do anything to her look nor to her habits. Everyone start walking towards Charlotte's Rhyme Dragon, Sylphid, whom had grown much bigger and could carry more people. Saito, as he did many years ago in Halkeginia, reached out a hand, and in return Sylphid bowed down her head to greet Saito's hand.

"G-Get on quickly!" Louise, clearly jealous now, smacked Saito on his head to rush him onto the dragon.

"Wh-What?" Saito mumbled back, then grinned. "Are you jealous?" As expected, Saito was greeted again by Louise's slight blush and her smack-on-the-head.

Seems they did not grow up after all these years, Tabitha thought, then smiled.

"Lets go." "WHOAH!" The wind gushed beside their ears as everyone leaned back. Tabitha's dragon just took off without any forewarning.

"Wow, I can't believe I'm sitting on a real life dragon!" Hitomi squealed excitedly.

"I can't believe dragons still exist!" Akane waved her hands, nearly pushing Hitomi off the dragon due to her excitement.

However shortly after, their words defied their actions. Their hands were shaking as they clutched the dragon tightly, teeth chattering and short, quick breaths escaped through their gritted teeth with hisses. The cold night air blew against them, and they shivered again. They dared not look down at the tiny lights that formed the city, for it was scary now as they were so high up in the sky. Amazingly, Ayame and Kichirou were enjoying the breeze and the wonderful view. They saw lots of aristocrats with their familiars walking around, which reminded them of the time where they were still in Halkeginia.

Flashback#

"Man! Are we there yet?"

"Just a while more to go."

"But you've been saying that for hours!"

"We're almost there, now 'that' is different."

"Sigh…"

#Flashback

Louise, who now too, shivering from the cold air that blew onto them, closed her eyes and enjoyed her cuddle against Saito's chest that gave her warmth. Saito, on the other hand, ignored the glances their kids and his parents are giving them, placed a hand over her. Its a long time since both of them were enjoying this kind of atmosphere. After some time, Louise opened her eyes

"Uhm, so, Tabitha. What's happening in Halkeginia?"

"Happening soon."

Saito and Louise looked at each other in confusion and surprise, but they decided to keep quiet, at least until they reached Tristain Academy of Magic. Louise, now realizing their position, blushed quite deeply but not wanting to spoil the scene, gently hit Saito. "I-Idiot." When they were finally outside the school, it was already late in the night. It was very quiet as everyone was already asleep.

"Come on." Tabitha, or also known as Queen Charlotte, told Saito and Louise to follow her, but Louise insisted to let the kids come with them.

"The kids…"

"No need to worry about them, they're old enough." Saito said. "Besides, Sylphid is here to take care of them."

"Mhmm." Tabitha agreed in response as she gestured them to follow her.

On the other hand... "Wow, this dragon's scale is so smooth!"

"Mmm… And it's blue! My favourite colour."

"Remember what dad told us? He said this dragon could talk! I wonder if what he said was real …" Kazuki said.

The moment Sylphid heard it, she transformed into a human. A bright shining light came flashing and blinded the kids' eyes. Long blue hair slowly flowed down, the tail slowly disappeared, and the dragonic body slowly turned to a human body and at the end, a girl emerged in front of them.

"Hello Saito's kids, I'm lllococoo. Well, you could also call me Sylphid, but anyway… I'm a girl!"

Their jaws dropped open immediately as their eyes widened. "Woah…" After a few moments, realization hit Kazuki as he immediately blushed very deeply and stammered.

"Uh..Uh..Uhm… Wh-Where are y-your cl-clothes?"

"Huh?" Sylphid looked down, only to see her naked body, blushed crimson red, and screamed in extreme embarrassment.

"AAAAHHHHH!" Kazuki immediately turned away, embarrassed, as Akane and Hitomi went to their luggage and looked for some clothes for lllococoo to wear. They passed her a blue dress that was lacey at the bottom and a pair of black pumps. They also gave her a matching blue flower hairclip to neaten her messy hair.

"Ooo… That's beautiful! Thank you… Akane and Hitomi… Right?"

"Yes… You're welcome!" Akane and Hitomi said together.

They turned their heads and called to Kazuki, "You can turn back now." While Akane, Hitomi and Kazuki were bonding with Sylphid, Ayame, Kichirou, Saito and Louise were following Tabitha. A turn at a corner and they realized that they are walking up towards the Tristain Academy of Magic Principal's office.

"Man, that's a lot of stairs!" Kichirou said, panting heavily.

"Huff… Huff…Huff…" Saito's mom sighed in pain, since she obviously hasn't climbed an incredible amount of stairs similar to this in a very long time.

"It's been years since the day we left Halkeginia … Right, Louise?" Saito said.

"Yeah… Tabitha, why aren't you tired?" Louise asked.

Tabitha didn't reply, she just continued walking. Louise pouted, and the corner of Saito's lips twitched upward, forming a smile. Louise hasn't changed, that's what makes her cute, he thought. Soon, they reached the door to the principal's office. Saito and Louise stood behind Tabitha, while Saito's parents stood behind him. Saito whispered something to them, and they walked away.

-Knock knock- Tabitha knocked on the door.

"Come in…"Old Osmond said, before looking up and letting his jaw drop.

"S-Saito, L-Louise! Welcome back!"

"Hello again, Principal Osmond." Louise said, smiling.

Saito smiled, before he gestured to the door. There, Kichirou and Ayame emerged, smiling at him.

"Who are…" Osmond said, but after he stood up, as his face turned pale as shock overwhelmed him.

"Ahh!" He screamed as he fell onto the ground.

"Mr Osmond! Are you alright?" Louise asked, running towards his desk immediately.

Saito was shocked at his reaction, and Tabitha had nearly no reaction, except for the widening of her eyes, as usual.

"Huff… Huff… You… I know who you are… You are the void mage girl." He said, as his world spinned, his head ached and he clutched his table for support.

"Yes, I am. I'm Ayame." Ayame said.

"And I'm her familiar! Kichirou." Kichirou said proudly, as Ayame softly nudged him in the arm, a little embarrassed by the statement.

"What happened? I'd forgotten about you since the last day I remember." Old Osmond said, clutching his head and trying to recall anything further as he sat back in his chair.

"My family had gotten mad at me ever since I ran away from home, I think. They then erased the memory of me from everyone who knew who I was." Ayame recited her history, "But now, I guess the spell has weakened over the years, and was perhaps further weakened when I appeared back in Halkeginia."

"I see… I have news for you, too then, it's about your brother. He's been released from the prison. I've had heard a rumour that he's doing a great job on his business."

"What about the spell? What happened!?" Ayame gasped.

However, her thoughts were the complete opposite of what she said. 'Looks like he turned over a new leaf. I'm proud of you, my little brother,' She thought.

"Your family had probably undone the spell… I'm not sure, honestly. But very few people now know about it."

"I see… I guess I'll ask my family after I see them…" Ayame said, uncomfortably grabbing her arm with her sweaty palms. The thought of her family scared her.

"Anyway, that wasn't the news I wanted to tell you. I bought a Magic globe in a mysterious stall, it could tell some part of the future."

"Tell?"

"The future?"

"Yes. Well, it said that something bad would happen in Halkeginia in few days. When I saw it, I immediately told Kirche to contact all of you and asked Tabitha to fetch you. After all, this is your homeland." Osmond said, before looking at Saito. "Well, not for you, I guess."

'Something bad would happen…' Louise repeated in her mind.

"That's why I need your help to stop them, Louise and Saito. But, since you two are here too, that's even better!"

"Louise, do you think we should introduce our kids?" Saito asked all of a sudden, peeking out of the window to see his three kids playing happily with Sylphid in her human form.

"But, aren't you afraid of what happens if he uses his familiar ChuChu to peep the g-girls p-p-panties?" Louise glared at Osmond.

"P-Pervert."

"Hmm, you have a point. But at least Akane and Hitomi are wearing jeans for now. There's no way he could peep at the girls." Saito said, too sent a glare towards the principal.

The principal frowned and sighed as he thought 'Geez, after so many years, my reputation is still just as bad… '

"Mmm… Alright then." After a long thought, Louise finally agreed.

"Mr Osmond, we would like to introduce you to our kids! They are at the field now."

"Ooo… Is that so! Lets go see them!" Osmond said, an evil grin flashing across his face.

"Oh no, there's the pervert face." Louise sighed.

While Akane, Hitomi and Kazuki were talking with lllococoo, Mr Osmond cut in the conversation.

"Oooh… Are these your little kiddies?"

"Ahh!" Akane screamed, alarming Hitomi. They immediately ran and hid behind lllococoo, while Kazuki stood there and raised his eyebrows.

"W-Who is this o-old man?" Hitomi asked, peeking out behind lllococoo.

"Hahaha… Old man…" Kazuki said, laughing, as Saito gave him a look.

"Mr Osmond, these are my kids. Akane, Hitomi and our boy Kazuki."

Mr Osmond looked at Akane and Hitomi's bottom part, but he was extremely disappointed when what he saw was not as he expected, and his face darkened.

"So, where do we stay, Mr Osmond?" Kichirou said.

"Oh, yes! Follow me." Mr Osmond stole a last look at Akane and Hitomi before he brought them to a few rooms in one of the dormitories. After some discussions, they decided Saito's parents will have their room, Saito will stay with Kazuki, and Louise would stay with Hitomi and Akane. They thought it would be too dangerous for the kids to stay alone together, and the best would be to have some protection together with them.

"Saito, Louise, could you two come here for a moment?" Mr Osmond said, gesturing towards the corridor.

"What is it, Mr Osmond?" "I was thinking that since you brought your kids, Louise, why not have them study here? They could learn about magic. Besides, we'll need as much help as we can and you won't have to take care of your kids full time."

"What do you think, Louise?"

"A-Alright. B-But... don't you think that they might take advantage of their powers when they get back to Earth?"

"Well, it's your job to prevent that from happening. You have your big mouth to help you out, although your breast size did not have any progress at all since we went back to earth back then. Mmm…"

"S-Saito…. W-What did you just s-say...?" Louise said, her voice quivering and her anger reaching its boiling point.

"W-Wait!" Saito yelled, alarmed and taking a step back.

"L-Louise!" Louise took out her wand and shouted, "B-BAKA INU! EXPLOSION!"

Saito dodged it in time, but due to that her spell hit the wall behind him. Boom! Now there was a big hole in the wall, connecting them to the outside world. Mr Osmond, Louise and Saito looked out of the hole.

"We've got to fix that." Mr Osmond commented.

"Ow! What was that for?!" Saito yelled in pain as he clutched his head.

"F-For c-calling me a big mouth and a s-small-chested girl!" Louise yelled.

"Okay, sorry," Saito smiled. Louise looked so cute like that, he thought. When it was time to sleep, Saito and Louise gathered their kids into Saito's room, while Ayame and Kichirou went to their room. They then settled down on his bed to tell the kids about their new school.

"Akane, Hitomi and Kazuki, listen up. Tomorrow, you'll all be attending Tristain Academy of Magic, and it will be your second school." Louise announced.


Once again, thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed Chapter 8 of Zero no Tsukaima Season 5!