7 DAYS UNTIL THE STARTING CEREMONY
''Ok Iris, you hold the broom tightly or else you'll fall off.''
Iris was blushing, ''Negi, I'm having second thoughts about this. I think I likethe ground a LOT better!''
''Don't be shy, c'mon hold it tightly. I'll help you start, ACERET''
Unfortunately, Iris wasn't holding the broom tightly and the broom flew off without her leaving her and Negi in a awkward position.
Negi quickly crawled out of Iris' hold.
''I-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-iris, I'm so sorry for that. You have my deepest apologies, p-please forgive me!'' Negi yelped.
Iris by now was blushing even more than before and started to get a nose bleed.
''Ah, Iris, let me get that for you!''
''N-no, it's fine! It's just a scratch! There's no need to...''
From a short distance, behind the bushes, Amorissa Aeroburg spied quietly on the two.
''WHAT KIND OF TRAINING IS THIS BRAT GIVING!!'' yelled Amorissa, ''He's nothing what the magus told us about! H-how is he supposed to be a magister magi with all his incompetence, and and EEERRRGGGHHHH!!''
''My lady, please calm down.'' said a girl in the background.
''Oh, it's you, Lizzy.'' said Amorissa.
''Why don't you get started on your training instead of focusing on what your rival is up to? It's very dishonorable for the Sky Champion.'' replied Lizzy.
''Oh, hush Lizzy. You were always the one to voice your opinion.'' Amorissa turns around,''And besides, this is the Thousand Master's son we're up against. But he's nothing like he's described by everyone!''
''Let's go Amorissa, we have training to do.'' said Lizzy.
Amorissa turned to leave, Lizzy thought, ''You were never like this before this stupid tournament came up. Where did my best friend go?''
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5 DAYS UNTIL THE STARTING CEREMONY
Negi, Annabelle, and Iris where helping set up the decorations for the ceremony.
''Ah, Negi-onii chan! I can't reach the hammer!'' Whined Annabelle.
''Say, Annabelle, why don't you let me and Iris do the hammering?'' smiled Negi.
''Ok, my onii-chan always knows best!!'' and she hugged Negi,
Negi smiled and got back to work.
In the place opposite to where Negi was working...
''Grrrrrrrrrrrr...'' growled Amorissa.
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1 DAY UNTIL THE STARTING CEREMONY
Negi and Iris were walking home together as they always have.
Until they saw a girl standing in front of them.
''You're Negi Springfield right?'' asked the girl.
Iris went behind Negi.
''N-no need to be afraid!'' She walked into the light,'' Please, I need your help.''
Iris walked forward, ''Hey, you're one of Amorissa's flunkies aren't you?''
''Yes, I'm Elizabeth, but call me Lizzy.''
Negi eased up, ''Oh, then hello. What can we help with?''
''You probably know Amorissa by now right? Well...'' said Lizzy.
Negi became concerned, ''Is something wrong?''
''Please, defeat Amorissa in flight! DEFEAT MY BEST FRIEND!!'' yelled Lizzy on the verge of tears.
Iris went over to comfort her.
''I don't think outside is the right place to talk about this, let's go to my house we'll talk there.'' Negi offered.
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NEKANE'S AND NEGI'S CABIN
The three mages were gathered around the table.
''You ok now? You can tell us everything.'' said Iris.
Lizzy rubbed her eyes. ''Ok, well, it all started three years ago...''
I was just a mage-in-training when I first met Amorissa, who was a transfer student.
We became great friends, but she wasn't exactly the most popular one around.
Then the flying tournament was introduced for the first time. She wasn't the greatest combat mage, but she was Merlin of the sky when it came to flying. So she entered.
That was a TERRIBLE mistake.
After she won the tournament, she became over confident and instantly became popular.
Then my friend Amorissa Aeroburg disappeared.
''I see..'' said Iris.
''So please, if you're the person she truly admires, you'll do what I ask!!'' yelled Lizzy.
''Of course I will!'' smiled Negi.
''You will?''
''Of couse! You didn't think I'd say no to you. After all, a magister magi's job is to help those in need, right? I'm sure it must've hurt to have a friend leave you like that.'' Negi gave a determined look to Lizzy. ''I'll make sure Amorissa remembers her true friends!''
Lizzy's eyes swelled in tears.'' O-oh, T-thank you! You don't know how much this means to me!! hic''
Negi smiled as he drank the rest of his hot cocoa.
Iris looked at Lizzy, ''Hey, what did you mean that Amorissa admired Negi?''
Lizzy wiped her tears, ''Oh, I forgot to tell you, she had always heard about how Negi was a pure genius when it came to anything. So, she said that if she ever got the chance, she would become his disciple in magic and in love!''
Negi spurt out his hot cocoa by that time.
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STARTING CEREMONY
''Welcome one and all to the starting festival!!'' Announced Ms. Schrodia.
Everyone was outside enjoying the festivities.
''And now, to kick off the ceremony with the Flying Tounament!! All competitors please get ready and head off to the starting line!!''
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STARTING LINE
Negi was wearing his white mage robe with his staff in hand.
Iris and Annabelle were on the side-lines cheering for Negi.
Amorissa walked up to Negi. ''Listen up Springfield, I don't intend on losing to a person like you, so do your worst!''
Negi was kind of freaked out. As Amorissa walked away, Lizzy came up to Negi and gave Negi a look. Negi smiled and gave a look of determination.
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NOW RACERS, HEAD TO YOUR POSITIONS!!
READY
SET
GO!!
Aceleret!!
(How do you like this chapter? I don't know when i'll be back, but this should spark your curiousity So see ya later!!)
