''Aceleret!!!!''
As all competitors chanted their respective spells, Negi Springfield and Amorissa Aeroburg blasted past the starting line.
With Negi at the lead, Iris, Annabelle, and Nekane cheered the child- mage on.
''T-this magical power, it feels as if my magic is inferior to his! I- I NEED to win, to show that I'm worthy, that I can be happy with him, for meeeee!!!!'' shouted Amorissa.
...
The whole race took place in the surrounding areas. Through the academy, then the mountains and finally the vast lake. Because the course was so vast, the race was only one lap.
Negi raced through the academy, maneuvering around the campus. With Amorissa close behind, she was rapidly catching up to Negi.
(Remember, spells are LEGAL in the race; they just don't use lethal ones.)
Amorissa extended her hand and chanted,
Activito Aerialis Amorassa
Sagitta Magica Series Aerialis!!!
Wind arrows cut through the air and were about to hit Negi in no time. Then...
'' Magic! I'd better use something small...'' Negi thought.
As the arrows were about to hit Negi, Negi flipped over and performed shundo (instant movement to many) and reappeared behind her.
Sagitta Magica tres Fulguriens!!!
''A delayed spell!!!'' Amorissa thought.
The three arrows connected, but Amorissa was still going.
Negi was now flying below her. She damaged, but not out.
''S-she's still going... I can't let her strain herself! I just need to finish the race!'' Negi said.
Aceleret!!!
Negi blasted off, but he wasn't the only one who did.
Negi noticed that Amorissa was still following close behind.
Negi looked back, ''Amorissa!! Please! Don't strain yourself too much, your body might not be able to take any more magical pressure!!!''
''SHUDDAP!!! I CAN'T LOSE TO A AMATEUR LIKE YOU, THIS IS EVERYTHING TO ME!!!'' Amorissa retorted.
Negi then lost his train of thought and remembred... back at the school festival.
''Chao-san...'' Negi softly said.
While Negi was dazed, Amorissa caught up and blasted forward.
''Ugh, damn!'', and quickly followed.
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Negi and Amorissa were at a head-to-head clash now.
''She's giving her all now, I... I can't let her continue like this!!'' Negi thought.
''HAHAHAHA, what's the matter Negi, the son of the Thousand Master can't win a simple duel? You're nothing like what I thought you would be!!!!'' shouted Amorissa.
Negi managed to escape Amorissa's rampage for the moment and saw an opening in the mountains, leading to the vast lake near the school.
''I just need to finish the race!'' Negi thought.
He then flew out of the mountains towards the lake; the last part of the race.
''Negi, don't interfere with my win. I won't let you claim my title!!!'' yelled Amorissa.
Negi saw that Amorissa was flying lower and lower; her magic was weakening.
Negi slowed down a little, ''Amorissa, stop over-using your magic!!''
''What!?'' yelled Amorissa.
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''She's really going all out isn't she?'' said Lizzy.
Iris turned, ''Don't worry, Amorissa AND Negi will pull through. Just have- WHAT!?''
On the board that viewed the two competitors, Negi witnessed Amorissa's broom fall into the water, causing her to go in the air.
Lizzy stood up, ''No!!! She can't swim!!''
''Negi!!!'' Iris and Nekane shouted.
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LAKE
Amorissa was falling through the air, down to the lakes waters.
Time seemed to slow down for her, and she took that time to think.
I-I'm falling
I never should've over exerted myself. It was all useless anyway.
But, without being the Sky Champion, I'll be all alone...
I never was the social butterfly, I always stayed in the corner...
then, Lizzy came...
I never should've taken her for granted...
If only I knew... If only... If only....
''I got you!!! Amorissa, thank goodness!!!'' sighed Negi.
''N-negi?'' said Amorissa.
Negi came back just in time to catch her from falling to the waters. The waters glistened and the sun shone bright in the sky. Negi was holding on to Amorissa's hand. His face, was worried. As if he cared deeply for her.
''N-negi, you came back?'' said Amorissa.
Negi pulled her up and carried her bridal style.
Amorissa blushed, ''Even after saying such horrible things, you still came back?''
''Of course, it's a Magister Magi's job to help others.'' Negi smiled.
Amorissa turned around, ''...''
''Hey... you don't have to have a title just to have friends. You already have plenty of friends, you... you lied when you said that this race was everything to you. I'm sure it's not a faraway dream...'' Negi said.
Amorissa wiped some tears from her eyes, ''You don't have to tell me that, Lizzy was my true friend, I suppose that I let Sky Champ Amorissa consume Amorissa Aeroburg.'' She looked up and smiled, ''Thank you.''
Negi smiled, ''Ok ,now let's get to the finish line, you don't look so well.''
Amorissa nodded.
...
Negi reached the shore of the lake a few minutes later. He landed and helped Amorissa stand.
Amorissa turned, '' You're not going to finish the race?
''I'm sure healers will arrive in any minute. Until then, why don't rest for a while?''
said Negi.
Amorissa sat down, ''What about the other competitors?''
Negi took off his cloak and put on Amorissa,'' I'm not sure you noticed, but we were way ahead of the others.''
At that very instant, a green magic circle appeared under Negi's feet. Negi jumped back just in time when a giant vine with red thorns sprung forth from it.
''Large scale teleportation magic!?'' thought Negi. ''Amorissa!''
Negi instantly grabbed his staff and cast teleportation circle around her.
''Negi, what's going on!?'' said Amorissa.
''I'm sorry Amorissa, I can't let you get involved!'' said Negi as she was transported to the finish line.
Negi quickly turned and looked straight forward, then more magic circles appeared, but at a rapid rate. Vines sprung from each circle with the intention of stabbing Negi with it's sharp thorns.
Negi swiftly dodged each thorn. But they kept coming at a faster rate.
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FINISH LINE
Amorissa emerged on the finish line.
Healers rushed to her aid, and Iris, Annabelle, Lizzy, and Nekane, and the rest of Amorissa's flunkies ran to her as well.
''Amorissa! Where's Negi!? The magic that showed the race was cancelled the minuted Negi saved you!''
Amorissa, with the help of Lizzy stood up, ''We were attacked, he's still back there!''
''What!?'' exclaimed Nekane.
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LAKE SHORE
Fatigue was now getting to Negi. Each shundo performed was getting sloppier each time.
''There has to be some source.'' thought Negi.
Another magic circle appeared, the center opened and out came a another vine.
Negi dodged, ''That's it! All the vines are called forth by the same circle. That means...''
Negi jumped up as high as he could.
Another magic circle spawned and at the same second it opened...
Veniant Spiritus Aeriales Fulgurientes! Cum Fulguratione Flet Tempestas Austrina! Jovis Tempestas Fulguriens!!!!
The spell was fast enough to make it's way into the circle before the vine was summoned.
Negi landed.
At once, a myriad of magic circles spawned and each opened to have the Jupiter's Thunderstorm spell gush forth from each of them.
''It worked!'' shouted Negi.
The threat was gone and the strong magical presence receded.
Not far from where Negi stood, in the shade of the trees, a black, cloaked figure looked from afar.
''It shouldn't be long now...''
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FINISH LINE: SUNSET
''And now, I claim the festival officially OVER!!!!''
A hostess shouted into a wand that amplified sound.
Negi and everyone else stood apart from the cheering crowd.
Amorissa handed back Negi's cloak.
Negi was suprised, ''Hmm?''
''Your cloak.'' Amorissa said.
Negi took the cloak.
''You really helped me today. Thank you and sorry.'' She said.
Negi smile, '' Don't worry, since you got to the finish line first, you still have your title.''
Amorissa shook her head, '' No, I'm not Amorissa the Sky Champion anymore, I'm Amorissa Aeroburg.'' She turned to Lizzy. ''And dear friend to Elizabeth.''
Lizzy teared up and hugged Amorissa.
'' Look how happy they are Negi.'' said Iris.
Negi sighed, ''Sometimes I wish this would have happened before...''
''Hm? You said something Negi.'' asked Iris.
Negi smiled, ''No, nothing.''
(Hello!!!!!!!!!! And Merry Christmas in advance!! To make up for my absence, I made this long ass chapter. I'll post another chapter in 2009 so just be patient ok?=)