Little fluff piece following Akko valiantly kidnapping Diana from the party a couple chapters ago. Also let's me write my own rendition of Akko's back story. Also let's me reminisce on fun memories.

Diana opened her eyes to the bright sun shining through the window. It took a moment to get a hold of her environment, but one look of the room reminded her of what transpired the night before. Diana smiled. Land of the rising sun, huh?

She sat up in the warm bed, she could have sworn she fell asleep next to Akko, and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed not seeing the troublemaker next to her.

"Atsuko!" An older woman yelled out followed by what seemed like scolding. Diana couldn't understand Japanese, but judging by the tone of her voice she wasn't happy with Akko.

"Obaasan…" Akko could be heard groaning and replying in her native tongue probably trying to explain the situation.

Diana laughed, even outside of the school Akko would still be a troublemaker. The door into the room clicked open. "Diaaaannnaaaa" Akko sang softly. "Are you awake?"

"Yes Akko, it seems I have a sixth sense to know when you're getting in trouble."

Akko walked into the room. Much to Diana's surprise the brunette was already dress in dark blue denim shorts and a gray and blue baseball t-shirt.

"Oh, so you heard that?" Akko giggled and laid on the bed next to Diana. "My grandmother likes to spoil me when I come home, so, when I decided to cook this morning, I got the wooden spoon to the hand."

Diana laughed and settled back into the bed. She took a moment to really look at Akko's room. It definitely wasn't like her room at the manor. A few Shiny Chariot posters here and there as well as a few family photos. A small book shelf with medals adorning it, and a messy desk. It was exactly how Diana would imagine Akko's room to be.

"So! Now that you're in Japan, what do you want to do?" Akko asked stretching out on the bed.

Diana thought about it. "Hm, to be honest I have never really thought about it. The last time I was here was only to watch a Shiny Chariot show."

"So, no ideas, huh?"

Diana shook her head. "I'm assuming you have an idea, since you did bring me here after all."

"I've always wanted to show my friends my stomping grounds. So, you'll just have to be the first." Akko grinned. Loud shuffling could be heard downstairs. "Yikes! We'll go out after breakfast, and we better hurry, otherwise I'm getting more than the spoon next time." Akko hopped off the bed and ran downstairs to be met with more scolding.

Diana laughed and crawled out of bed. Before they had left Akko managed to take Diana's suitcase that she hadn't unpacked when she went back home. She got dressed in blue jeans and a light blue blouse, it felt like it had been a long time since she last wore such casual clothing.

When Diana arrived downstairs, she saw Akko and what appeared to be her grandmother sitting on the ground around a small table. The tiny old women stood and shuffled her way towards Diana. "Good morning Miss Cavendish."

Despite the frail and old appearance, there was a sureness in the old woman's voice. A strong tone that only a woman who has conquered many hardships in her life could ever have. The old woman's eyes were a deep crimson, much like Akko's but instead it was softer, more mature and experienced look.

"G-Good morning…" Diana was a bit taken aback by the woman's perfect English

"Please, just call me grandma as well. Everyone here calls me that, besides, I'm too old to care about formalities."

Diana smiled. "Then please call me Diana as well."

The older woman nodded and led Diana to the table. What laid out was stacks of thick pancakes.

"Itadakimasu!" Akko and her grandmother bowed and began taking hot cakes into their plates. Akko also piled some on Diana's plate.

"Help yourself Diana, Grams makes the best hotcakes ever!" Akko said before stuffing some in her mouth.

Akko's grandmother laughed. "I had to in order to feed you and that blackhole of a stomach you have. My Akko, I swear every time you come home you look skinner, and skinner, is that school even feeding you two?"

Diana laughed while cutting her food a part. "They are, but like you said Akko is a bottomless pit."

Akko smiled sheepishly. "If I could cook in my own room I wouldn't have to worry."

"You can cook?"

"Of course! I do more than just steal pies…" Akko looked over to her grandmother already holding a wooden spoon up.

"Akko…" The old woman warned. "Causing trouble, again are we?"

Akko sat straight up. "No! Of course, not Obaasan!"

The grandmother smacked Akko on the top of her head. "What have I told you about causing trouble, Akko?"

"Aiiiii…." Akko said rubbing the top of her head. "Don't get caught?"

Her grandmother raised the spoon again.

Akko covered her head. "You reap what you sow!"

Diana covered her mouth, she couldn't help but want t laugh at how this passionate girl could be put in her place by a woman half her size.

"And you!" The old woman pointed her weapon at Diana. Diana straightened up as well, feeling chills run down her back as she looked into the strong eyes down the wooden spoon. "Do not be soft on her. My granddaughter maybe some hero now, but I will not tolerate recklessness."

"Y-yes ma'am!" Diana practically yelled.

"My, my, I swear you're getting to be more and more like your father every day." The old woman settled back down finishing her hot cake.

"I bet he didn't have to worry about the spoon." Akko grinned and continued eating.

"No, he had the paddle." The grandmother smiled and laughed loudly.

Diana looked around the house, it was small and cozy. There was a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and it seemed like there was only two bedrooms. One for Akko, and one for her grandmother.

"Where are your parents Akko?" Diana asked absent mindedly.

The old woman narrowed her eyes at Akko, but began cleaning off the plates. Akko laid back seemingly full from the tantamount of hot cakes she ate. "Huh? I guess I never told you. That's alright, we'll meet them today."

Diana raised an eye brow, the brunette always seemed to talk about home, but never really mentioned her parents. Diana was always curious to who her parents were, and what amazing people they were to raise such a wonderful girl.

"If you're going to visit them, remember to bring then those flowers." The old woman left the room holding some plates.

"You got it grams!" Akko called out still laying on the ground. "Welp, looks like we got something to do today." Akko stood up and stretched.

It was a beautiful day. The last time Diana was here it was only for a day, she never got the chance to explore Japan. But now that she was here, she took in every scenery her blue eyes wondered on.

"I love coming here during the spring." Akko said running ahead breaking Diana's thoughts. "There's no other place in the world that'll have a Sakura viewing like this." Akko spun around ushering to the rows and rows of Cherry Blossom trees.

Diana felt like she was in a movie. Cherry Blossoms decorated the air and almost surrounded Akko. The brunette's eyes glimmered in the sun, almost giving her dark crimson red eyes a lighter rose color. Diana held her breath, watching the pure joy and happiness in Akko seemed to be out of a dream. There was no way she of all people deserved to witness this.

"Man!" Akko took a deep breath. "I've been nothing but a mess, but now I got the blue skies, Sakura trees, and some new vibes. I even have you here Diana." Akko put her hands behind her back and smiled.

Diana could have sworn her heart dropped for a moment. Akko was the only person who could find so much joy in something so simple.

"Diana? You alright?" Akko walked in front of the blonde. "You look like you've seen the world's best kept secret."

"I- I was just watching the pedals fall." Diana shook her head, the curious eyes of the brunette still remained transfixed with her own blue eyes. "They're really beautiful." She whispered.

Akko smiled. "Well I'm glad you're here to see them."

"Me too" Diana replied smiling.

"Anyways I wanna show you the middle school that I went to!" Akko grabbed Diana's hand and ran down the road. In all honesty, Diana could hardly keep up with the athletic girl, but the excitement that was filing Akko felt like it was pouring into her.

After a few moments, Akko pulled Diana to the front of a large school. It wasn't as grand as the middle school that Diana had attended, but it was very well taken care of, and had a lot of greenery.

"Come on!" Akko said pulling her through the gates.

"Akko, it looks like school is in progress, won't we get in trouble."

"Nah, they won't kick us out." Akko said confidently. "Trust me."

Akko went off explaining her middle school as they walked the halls past classrooms. She was almost like a tour guide. She explained the history, even records the school held. Diana listened attentively the entire time, until something caught the blonde attention. Diana stopped in front of a glass case that showcased awards and pictures. Her eyes widened when she saw Akko's name in their multiple times, paired with pictures of her at their corresponding events.

"Oh? They still have this?" Akko said. "I figured they would put this stuff away once the people graduated."

"Akko, you were… You were top in almost everything!" Diana said incredulously. I apologize if that sounded rude, but..."

"Kagarisan?"

"Oh Sensei!" Akko skipped towards a tall male teacher wearing a lab coat. They both exchanged greeting and Akko bowed. "Sensei, here I'd like you to meet someone."

Akko tugged on Diana's hand. "This is Diana!"

"Oh, it's great to finally meet The Diana Cavendish." The teacher said bowing. "Akko has told us so much about you and her adventures."

Diana blushed. "The pleasure is mine sir."

"Please follow me, I have a free period right now, so we can continue you in my classroom." The two teenagers followed the man into his classroom. "I'm the school's biology teacher, Akko here was one of my brightest students."

Akko grinned. "Aw come on sensei, I'm sure you've had better students."

"Nonsense, I ever kept your railgun experiment here."

"No way!" Akko smiled. "That was my favorite project ever."

"And quite powerful…" The man chuckled nervously. He turned his attention back to Diana. "Her plan was to pin that tail on the donkey using a nail with a cut out of the donkey tail attached to it."

"I got the donkey though." Akko said studying her makeshift railgun

"You destroyed the picture, plus left a hole in the wall." The teacher pointed to the wall, where there was a black hole about 2 inches wide. "In the concrete wall, mind you."

"Sensei, sensei. It's all in the past now." Akko walked up to the teacher and threw her arm around him. "Besides, it was all in the name of science!"

Diana studied the hole. "What kind of nails were you using? There's no way a simple nail could…"

"That's how powerful she made it." The teacher said deadpanned. He removed Akko's arm from his neck. "I still don't even know how you got those capacitors…"

"Anyways, sensei, you should really get rid of it. As well as that case. I always thought that the school takes those down then the said student graduates." Akko looked back at her project.

"That's something you have to take up with the principal Akko. I'm sure she'll be more than happy to see you."

"Alright! I'll be right back Diana!" Akko ran out of the classroom. Diana looked at the teacher confused. The teacher smiled.

"I guess she never changes." The teacher sat in his chair and sighed. "The principal won't take those down. Despite her troubles at your magic school, this school is too proud to ever put someone like Kagari Atsuko in a storage room."

"Um.. Sensei?" Diana began feeling the Japanese word feel foreign on her tongue. "Could you tell me more about Akko as a student? I'm only aware of her as a Luna Nove student."

"Ah yes, she told me about her grades, and how much she was struggling. It wasn't the first time she had struggled with academics, but she was surprised at how much of a hurdle it was for her." The teacher leaned back. "Akko was one of the best students here, as well as a talented athlete. In fact, I'd be lying if I said I haven't been trying to convince her to come back and pursue a career here."

Diana frowned, she couldn't imagine Akko being anything other than a witch, she didn't even want to play with the idea of Akko leaving the Academy as she had done long ago.

"But, she's pretty dead set on being a witch" The teacher continued. "Which is fine. Akko has proven time after time that she can do anything she works for. She even taught herself how to play the guitar, did she tell you that?"

Diana eyes widened as she shook her head in surprise. It seemed there was so much about the brunette she didn't know.

"That's amazing." Diana breathed out.

"She's never told you any of this?"

"No, she doesn't speak much about her past."

The teacher laughed. "Seems that she's still humble as well! Good for her."

The classroom door slammed open a woman stepped in hold Akko by her collar, and proceeded to yell at the teacher in Japanese. A smirk played on Akko's face as the two chatted. Diana looked on confused, but if she had to guess it had something to do with Akko making troubles again. Akko plopped on the ground as the principal left.

"So, I'm still not her favorite." Akko said standing back up.

"What did you do now?" Diana said crossing her arms and glaring at the brunette.

"I didn't even do anything, she saw me and it was like daggers in her eyes already!"

The teacher laughed. "She's probably still fuming over your graduation prank"

"It wasn't even a big deal." Akko rolled her eyes

"You hired a mariachi band to follow her all day."

"Ok it was a big deal, and totally worth every penny."

The teacher shook his head in disbelief. "You literally are the same person. You better not be causing trouble like that now. I'm sure your grandmother is running out of wooden spoons already."

Akko grimaced. "I wish. Anyways Sensei, we're gonna head out. I need to see my parents."

"Ah, give them my regards then." The teach stood up and hugged Akko. "We're all proud of you Akko, even the principal. She won't admit it, but she cried when we saw the live stream of the missile.

Akko smiled. "Thank you, Sensei."

"And as for you Miss Cavendish. It was a pleasure to finally meet you, please continue to look out for Akko."

Diana stood up and smiled taking the teachers hand. "It's no problem sir, thank you for your time."

The rest of the walk around the small town still baffled Diana. It was a wonder how a small place could have so much history. At every point Akko pointed out temples and castles. It also seemed like everyone in the town knew who Akko was. Everywhere they went Akko had to stop and talk to people, and at every instance Akko made it a point to first introduce Diana to them.

"Ah we're here." Akko said stepping past a gate. It was already past noon, the walk wasn't actually long, but with the little conversations here and there it took much longer than the two of them had anticipate.

Slowly as the two walked past giant stone with Japanese characters etched into them it started to sink into Diana where they were, and what she was walking towards. Finally, Akko stopped before two large stones. Diana didn't understand the writing, but she had seen those characters before. Kagari. Diana felt her stomach drop. She looked over at Akko who placed the flowers on the graves.

"Akko…?"

"Hi mom and dad!" The girl brightly exclaimed. "It's been a while, huh?" Akko sat before the stones, and tugged on Diana's hand to join her. "Sorry, school's been rough lately, and since I'm all the way in England now, I don't get to visit as much. Anyways, I wanted to introduce you to someone." Akko grabbed onto Diana's hand. "This is Diana Cavendish! The heiress of the long-standing House of Cavendish!" Akko announced proudly.

Silence met with the two teenagers.

"Diana, these are my parents."

Diana was silent for a moment, she had no idea that Akko's parents were deceased. "H- Hello, it's nice to meet you…" Diana bowed slightly. She couldn't help but feel nervous. She always wanted to meet Akko's parents, to talk with them, to get their approval if the time ever came around.

Akko smiled and squeezed Diana's hand reassuring her that everything was alright. Diana felt out of place, in fact, she should be the one squeezing Akko's hand in confidence.

"It's ok Diana." Akko whispered. Diana nodded her head. It seemed that Akko was fine, her eyes didn't seem to hide sad feelings over visiting her parent's grave. When Akko felt that Diana was ok, she turned back to the stones. "Oh! Where do I start?! So much has happened since the last time I came by!"

Akko proceeded to explain her time at Luna Nova. How much she had struggled, all the friends she made, saving the world, bringing back magic, now being able to learn magic. The brunette rambled on, as if her parents where actually listening to her. Every now and then Diana would add on to stories or fix places where Akko exaggerated or downplayed.

"I couldn't have done it without my friends, especially Diana!" Akko shouted closing her stories. "She's amazing guys, let me tell you. Before we had a rough start, but now… Now it feels like we've been together forever." Akko looked over at Diana and smiled.

Diana felt heat rising to her face as Akko's gaze met hers.

"Anyways, thanks for listening. I miss you guys a lot, and I wish you could be here to witness all of this, and see me growing up." Akko sighed sadly. "Grams said I'm beginning to be like you dad, and that I look like mom every day. I hope I'm making you proud, and that even though, I'm not a great witch, or that I'm a trouble maker, that I'm becoming the kind of person you guys wanted me to be."

Diana wrapped her hand around Akko's shoulders. "I'm sure you are." She whispered.

"You think so?" Akko looked at the stones as if waiting for an answer from them.

Diana smiled. "Of course, Akko. You're amazing."

"Thanks." Akko leaned into Diana. "We should probably get going soon. I think my grandma still has that paddle actually…"

A shiver ran down Diana's spine, but the blonde couldn't help but laugh. Akko stood up and grabbed Diana's hand also helping her up.

They decided to take a short cut back home, so as to not be stopped by more people and be late for dinner. Akko continued to talk about her small hometown, pointing out more places with stories tied to them.

While walking home, butterflies filled Diana's stomach. Getting to see Akko in such a light felt so right. Hearing people's stories and memories of brunette made her smile. She still couldn't believe she had this honor to know someone that people praised and thought so highly of. In a sense it could be compared to her own praise.

But this was different. Akko was different. Akko didn't need a fancy name to draw people in, unlike her, Akko didn't rely on tradition. Akko was able to bring in so much love and affection just for being who she was. She was able to gain her own recognition through her own charisma and hard-working personality. Diana smiled at how was she so lucky to be in the presence of someone so great.