A/N: Hello there! I hope you will all enjoy this chapter.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Naruto or Akashic Records of a Bastard Instructor. Characters respectively belong to Masashi Kishimoto and Taro Hitsuji.
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Ch. 12
The class was outside practicing their Shock Bolt on a dummy with six targets in different parts of it's body a good distance away. Most have gone up and it was currently Sistine's turn.
"Thunder sprites, shock!" Sistine chanted, the purple magic circle forming on her palm as it shot out the purple lightning, hitting the dummy, causing it to fall to pieces "Yes!"
"You've gotten a lot better lately!" Rumia said to her best friend
"Well done, white cat. Landing all six shots at this distance is just plain incredible." Glenn commented "Okay, now... You're up next, Re=L."
Re=L nodded as she walked towards the front of the class, now standing where Sistine once stood. "Thunder sprites, pay heed, and strike with your electric shock."
Itachi walked up to the class as he had been speaking with Celica a few moments prior. Itachi stood next to Rumia as he watched Re=L's shock bolts miss completely.
"Is she really in the Imperial Mage Corps?" Sistine whispered to Rumia
"Maybe she's nervous?" Rumia questioned
"She's more of a close combat fighter." Itachi told the two girls
"Itachi!" The two said slightly shocked
"We hadn't noticed you arrive." Sistine said
"How do you know?" Rumia questioned
"I've trained with her and Albert when Celica and I would visit Her Majesty." Itachi responded as he kept his eyes on Re=L "She's proficient with a sword."
As Itachi talked with Rumia and Sistine he heard Re=L ask Glenn if they had to use Shock Bolt, to which he responded with, that it was the only spell the students knew how to use to hit the target from this distance.
Itachi watched as Re=L stepped forward. "I beseech creation, grant unto my hands a great blade." Re=L chanted as she hit her fist on the ground and the magic circle created a large sword.
"H-Hey, Re=L! Hold on!" Glenn said
Re=L took hold of the swords hilt and lifted it with ease as she leaped into the air and threw the sword at the practice dummy which was cut in half as it exploded, crumbling into rocks.
"Six out of six." Re=L said proud of her accomplishment as some of the students were shocked
"Nice job." Itachi said as he walked past her
"Do you really have to praise her for that?!" Glenn questioned
"The job was done. wasn't it?" Itachi questioned
"That's not the point!" Glenn said and then sighed "Whatever, it's your turn now." Glenn then walked up to Itachi and whispered "And keep the level of destruction to a minimum please."
Itachi nodded as the practice dummy had put itself back together. Itachi stretched his hand out as lightning surrounded his hand and shot towards the dummy, but halfway it split six different ways and each strike pierced the six targeted areas.
"Six out of six, as expected." Glenn said writing on the paper "Okay, that's it for today, now let's go back in, it's about to be lunch time."
Itachi walked with Rumia and Sistine as he looked over at Re=L and motioned her to come. She tilted her head in question and looked at Glenn who made his way to them as well.
Now in the classroom, Re=L sat at her seat looking outside the window as the other students looked at her. Itachi and Glenn stood outside the door looking at everyone inside.
"She's totally seen as the dangerous kid in class now." Glenn said
"It'll be fine once she opens up." Itachi said as Glenn looked at him "It was with me, wasn't it?"
"You were looked at like an unemotional genius pretty boy." Glenn said
"I'm going to take that as a compliment." Itachi said as Glenn smirked and they saw Rumia walk up to her "Either way, there will always be someone that will go out of their way to make someone feel welcomed." Itachi slightly smiled.
"You were always welcomed." Glenn said as he patted Itachi's shoulder "It was you who didn't want to be welcomed." Glenn and Itachi's eyes locked on each others "I don't know what happened to you to make you the way you are, but-"
"I'll tell you everything soon." Itachi said looking back at the class "I can trust you with my biggest secret...my biggest failure." Glenn narrowed his eyes as Itachi walked into the class.
"Hey, Re=L, what are you doing for lunch?" Rumia asked
"Lunch is unnecessary. I can go for three days without eating." Re=L replied
"Re=L." Itachi said walking up the steps "If you don't eat enough, it will hinder your work."
Re=L looked up at him. "You have a point."
Itachi smiled at patted her head. "Come to the cafeteria with us, i'll buy you whatever you want to eat."
"Whatever I want?" Re=L questioned as Itachi nodded
-Cafeteria-
"This is the cafeteria, what do you think?" Rumia asked
"There's a lot of people." She said and sniffed the air "And good smells."
Rumia grabbed her hand and lead them into the line.
"I'm having my usual. What about you, Re=L?" Rumia asked
Re=L looked at the food as her eyes fell onto the strawberry tart.
"Is that what you want?" Itachi questioned holding his own tray
Re=L looked at his tray then back up at him. "You still have a sweet tooth."
"You're one to talk." Itachi replied "Strawberry Tart or not?" Re=L nodded "Anything else?" Re=L shook her head "You sure?" Re=L nodded once more.
Itachi asked for a tray filled with the strawberry tarts and paid for his and Re=L's food. Once they sat at a table they dug into their desserts.
"Well? Do you like it?" Rumia questioned
"Hn." Re=L replied as she continued eating her food
"I'm so glad, Sisti loves those, too."
"You want some? I'll share." Re=L said as she grabbed a fork but looked like she didn't want to share at all.
"I-It's alright. You can eat them all yourself! I'm fine!" Sistine said
"Really?" Re=L said as she cheered up and kept stuffing her face
"Jeez, Re=L, you've got cream on your face." Sistine said as she grabbed a napkin "Here, hold still." Sistine wiped off the cream fro her face.
"Thanks." Re=L said
'She's like a little kid.' Itachi thought as he ate part of his dango
Sistine spotted the others from class watching as she motioned them to come closer.
"When did the four of you get so close?" Wendy asked
"Watching her like this, it's hard to imagine her chucking a huge sword and breaking a golem." Kash said
Re=L turned away from them and started eating her tarts faster.
"No one's gonna take them from you." Wendy said
Re=L looked at Sistine and Itachi. "It's alright. You can take your time" Sistine said
Itachi smiled and tried to grab his last stick of Dango but it wasn't there. Itachi froze as his eyes slightly widened and his bangs shadowed over them.
"Itachi?" Re=L said as they all looked at him
"Where's sensei?" Itachi asked
Sistine and the others got worried as he never referred to Glenn as sensei before. "What's wrong?" Sistine asked
"Are you not feeling well?" Wendy questioned
"I...I have to report a theft..." Itachi said
"A theft?" Kash questioned
"Huh?" Teresa said
"Someone took my last Dango stick..." Itachi said as they heard an "eep" coming from next to Re=L
They faced towards the location the "eep" had come from as all eyes landed on Rumia who smiled nervously.
"I-I'm sorry! They just looked so delicious and I couldn't help it!" Rumia said locking eyes with Itachi "I promise to make it up to you!"
Itachi sighed. "Fine."
"Oh!" Sistine said as they looked at her "Rumia has been practicing making Dango, you can come over for dinner tomorrow night!"
"Sisti!" Rumia said as she slightly blushed
"Well, Mom and Dad want to meet him over dinner and this way you can repay him for eating his Dango." Sistine said
"Eh?!" The others shouted
"I didn't know you two were that close." Teresa said
"He's already meeting her parents." Kash said
"It won't be long until..." Wendy started as she blushed
"I accept." Itachi said as Rumia's eyes widened "I wouldn't want to keep your parents waiting much longer."
"Great! Rumia and I will head straight home after classes and tell our parents." Sistine said as she looked at Rumia who sighed and nodded then back to Itachi "We'll tell you what time to come over."
Itachi nodded.
As the group talked, Glenn had been listening in and chuckled. Glenn had left his spot where he was watching Re=L and the others and was now in the library speaking with Celica.
"Leaving Rumia's protection up Re=L... What is the military thinking?" Glenn questioned as he leaned on a bookcase
"I hear she's quite the oddball." Celica said reading a book as she flipped the page
"Yeah. I hope she uses this as a chance to learn how to socialize better." Glenn said
"Isn't it her teacher's job to teach her that?" Celica said as she faced him
"Yeah. I hope she manages to pick something up on our upcoming field trip." Glenn sighed "I don't know if it'll go that well, though."
Celica chuckled. "You're starting to resemble a teacher now."
"Shut up!" Glenn looked away then back at her "Anyway, you're here looking things up again?"
Celica flipped to the next page. "Oh, yeah." Celica replied as she looked slightly worried "Glenn..." Glenn rose a brow "Keep an eye on Itachi."
Glenn narrowed his eyes slightly. "Is something wrong?" He asked
"Don't let him use Wrath." Celica said turning away from the book "If he does...we may never see him again."
"What are you talking about?" Glenn questioned now slightly worried "What's Wrath?"
"Wrath is a dangerous magic he can use. Forbidden without the necessary pieces..." Celica gripped the book tighter "If he would use it and fail to control it...he-"
"Don't say anymore." Glenn said looking up at the ceiling "I'll watch over him. We may butt heads at times but you could say he's become like a younger brother." Glenn looked at Celica and smiled "Which reminds me, seems he's meeting with the Fibel's tomorrow night."
Celica rose a brow.
"Seems they've wanted to meet him since he's been helping Rumia." Glenn said putting his hands behind his head and walked away "Next thing you know, Her Majesty is going to want to meet him personally as well."
"She does." Celica stated and Glenn stopped in his tracks "It seems Her Majesty has some connection with Itachi's mother."
Glenn sighed. "Why do I feel like something is going to happen."
Next Day
Itachi walked down the road passing by some sweet shops but had to ignore the delicious sweets calling out to him. Once he turned the corner, his destination was in view. He walked up to the door of the residence and looked down at himself, he wore a red long sleeved dress shirt under a black vest, black pants and shoes, his hair was tied back neatly into his low ponytail and his two bangs framing the sides of his face. In his hand he held a bag with an item inside of it.
Itachi knocked on the door and waited a few seconds as the the door opened, revealing Sistine in a who's wearing a long sleeved white shirt and a long brown skirt.
Sistine's eyes widened. "Whoa."
"Too much?" Itachi questioned
Sistine shook her head. "No, you look great, I've just never seen you dress like this." Sistine lead Itachi inside
"You look nice as well." Itachi said
"Thank you." Sistine said with a smile
"Sisti, is Ita-" Rumia who wore a long sleeved pink shirt with a short brown skirt and leggings stopped in her tracks as she looked at Itachi and blinked a few times "Itachi..."
"Maybe I did overdress." Itachi said
Rumia shook her head. "No, it's just..."
Itachi chuckled. "You look pretty, Rumia."
Rumia slightly blushed as they heard a voice coming from the dining room.
"Girls, is your friend here yet?" Mrs. Fibel asked
"Yes, Mother." Sistine replied
Rumia and Sistine lead Itachi towards the dining room as they could hear footsteps coming down the stairs quickly. When they entered the dining, Mr. and Mrs. Fibel were waiting on them.
Their parents stared at Itachi as he was the one to speak first.
"Mr. and Mrs. Fibel, it is a pleasure to meet you." Itachi greeted with a bow showing them his respect "I am Itachi Uchiha, Rumia and Sistine's friend and classmate." Itachi smiled.
"Oh my, such a nice boy." Mrs. Fibel smiled as she hugged the Itachi, who returned it as Mr. Fibel gave Itachi a small glare but was pinched by his wife "Stop that."
Sistine sweat dropped as Rumia was slightly worried that he wouldn't like Itachi.
Mr. Fibel pouted as he then took notice of the bag in Itachi's hand. Itachi followed his line of sight as he brought the bag forward to them.
"I've brought this gift for you both." Itachi said as Mr. Fibel grabbed the bag, taking out the object inside. "Sistine told me that due to your jobs, you weren't able to make it to the competition. So I requested for these to be taken."
Mr. Fibel took out a small photo album which he opened revealing to be photos of Rumia and Sistine during the competition and the events. Mr. Fibel's eyes widened in delight that he didn't even notice Itachi in some of the photos, since he was too busy focusing on Sistine and Rumia.
Mrs. Fibel smiled. "Thank you, Itachi. Please, come and sit down at the table as I finish preparing."
"May I be of some assistance?" Itachi asked Mrs. Fibel
"I wouldn't want to bother you with such things, you are our guest after all." Mrs. Fibel said
"I'd be glad to help." Itachi said
"Okay." Mrs. Fibel lightly laughed
"I'll help too." Sistine said
"So wi-"
"Rumia." Mr. Fibel said getting her attention
"Yes, Father?" Rumia questioned
"Could I speak with you for a moment?"
"Of course." Rumia replied as she watched Itachi and Sistine walk into the Kitchen with Mrs. Fibel
-Two Hours Later-
Itachi and the others had finished eating a while ago and they were still at the table talking. Mrs. Fibel would ask him simple questions, such as his hobbies and other things around that nature, which he would answer, while Mr. Fibel looked like he was interrogating him. Both parents would share stories of the two girls, which would be embarrass them at times. Sistine looked red in the face from embarrassment as Rumia would laugh nervously.
"Itachi, so why did you decide to study in magic? What are your goals?" Mr. Fibel asked
"To become stronger." Itachi replied as Mr. and Mrs. Fibel rose a brow "I wish to become stronger, to keep those I care about safe, strong enough to stop the conflict, to end the cycle of hate in the world." Rumia and Sistine listened, it being the first time they heard any of this
"You're plenty strong already." Rumia spoke
Itachi shook his head. "I once tried to do everything by myself, I thought I was strong enough, but I wasn't. I failed and ended up losing many precious (people)things." Itachi looked down slightly remembering the Uchiha Clan, his family, his little brother, as everyone's eyes softened, but then he looked up and smiled "But, now I have friends I can trust," Itachi looked at Sistine who smiled then he faced Rumia "and precious people whom to protect." Rumia smiled and unconsciously grabbed his hand "Even if I die..." Itachi shook his head "...no, I won't die because I have to keep living for them." Images of his classmates, Glenn, Celica, Sistine, and finally Rumia popped up in his head.
Mrs. Fibel had small tears in her eyes as she noticed Rumia's and Itachi's hands together. Mr. Fibel smiled softly but wouldn't let Itachi see if he looked his way. Sistine and Mrs. Fibel looked at the clock and noticed it was getting late.
"It's time I clean up." Mrs. Fibel said
"Let me be of help before I leave." Itachi insisted
Mrs. Fibel shook her head. "No, it's okay, Sistine and my husband will help." Mrs. Fibel said as Sistine gathered the plates "Rumia, how about you accompany him out the door." She smiled.
Rumia nodded.
"It was a pleasure to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Fibel." Itachi bowed
"Oh, you're too polite!" Mrs. Fibel hugged him which he returned as she whispered "You can call me Mother." Mrs. Fibel let go and laughed seeing Itachi's head tilted slightly with a slight confused expression.
"You're a good kid." Mr. Fibel said as he shook Itachi's hand then whispered "But, I'm still keeping my eyes on you." Itachi nodded and firmly shook his hand.
Itachi and Rumia walked to the exit and out the door as they stood outside under a light pole. They didn't say anything as they both looked up at the starry night sky.
"Rumia." Rumia looked at Itachi "Your Dango were delicious. I look forward to eating more next time." Itachi looked down at her and smiled.
Rumia smiled and nodded. "I'm sorry about how father was tonight."
Itachi shook his head. "There's no need to. Any father would be cautious about a boy befriending or getting close to their angels." Itachi chuckled which made Rumia blush slightly "Sistine told me about it, if you're wondering."
"It was nice having you over, maybe next time you could spend more time." Rumia said fidgeting with her hands
Itachi nodded and poked her on the forehead. "Maybe next time." Itachi said turned to walk away
Before Itachi made the second step, Rumia took a hold of his sleeve and stopped him as he turned to face her. Rumia looked down and was blushing a darker shade. "I-I..."
Rumia tried to speak but couldn't. She was about to turn away but Itachi had wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into a hug. Rumia hugged him back, feeling how warm his embrace was and taking in his scent.
"I'll see you tomorrow." Itachi said
Rumia nodded and let go and Itachi waited for her to enter the house before he himself made his way back to his home.
Inside the Fibel residence, Mr. and Mrs. Fibel along with Sistine were watching the two from the window and when Rumia was entering they swiftly made their way away from it.
"Rumia." Mrs. Fibel said
"Yes, Mother?" Rumia said
"I approve." Mrs. Fibel nodded with a proud smile
Mr. Fibel on the other hand fell to the ground and started crying as he looked gloomy.
"H-He's...too perfect!" Mr. Fibel cried out as they looked at him with a sweat drop
"I wonder if he'll marry Sistine too." Mrs. Fibel said out loud
"Mother! Itachi is more like a brother!" Sistine shouted with a blush
Mrs. Fibel sighed. "I can dream, can't I?"
"Absolutely not!" Mr. Fibel said
"If not him, there will be someone else to take Sistine." Mrs. Fibel said as Mr. Fibel turned pale as a ghost
At Celica's residence, Itachi just entered the home and noticed that Celica was not home yet, and that Glenn had already gone to sleep. He was actually relieved there wasn't anyone awake at the moment so they wouldn't pester him about dinner.
Itachi looked at the couch and wondered where Re=L was since she is going to be staying with them for a while. Itachi walked into his room and turned the lights on as he saw a small figure with long blue hair wearing one of his shirts and shorts sleeping on his bed.
Re=L stirred in her sleep and slowly opened her eyes. "Nii...-san?" she said her sight blurry as they cleared "Ah, Itachi." Re=L looked where she was "I'm sorry, I'll get o-"
"It's okay." Itachi said a bit surprised of her calling him older brother "You can stay on the bed, I'll sleep on the couch."
"Are you sure?" Re=L questioned
Itachi nodded. "Yeah." He smiled and ruffled her hair lighlty "Now go back to sleep. If you need anything, just call out to me."
Re=L looked up at him and nodded as she closed her eyes and Itachi made his way out of the room, turning the lights off and quietly closing the door.
-Fibel Residence-
Mr. and Mrs. Fibel were in their room getting ready for bed as Mrs. Fibel looked puzzled.
"What's wrong, Illyana?" Mr. Fibel asked
"Itachi never mentioned any relatives or anything about his parents did he?" Mrs. Fibel questioned
"Now that you mention it, he didn't." Mr. Fibel said as Mrs. Fibel got into bed "Why do you ask?"
"I wanted to meet and congratulate his parents on raising such a fine young man." Mrs. Fibel said
"We'll ask Rumia and Sistine if they have met them, or if he could bring them along next time." Mr. Fibel said
"Ara, next time, you say." Mrs. Fibel smiled "So you did like him."
Mr. Fibel pouted and looked away as Mrs. Fibel laughed.
-Unknown-
"That's her." A tall figure with a deep voice said
The partner was shorter and louder of the two whistled at the sight of the woman.
"That's the bitch we're looking for?" The loud partner said as he got a good look at the woman "She looks familiar. Who is she again?"
"You idiot. Weren't you listening earlier?"
"Who the hell are you calling an idiot?!"
"You! You damned imbecile!" The tall man sighed "How'd I get partnered up with you, again?"
A/N: That's another chapter down! Hope you all enjoyed! Seeya next time! Buh-Bye!
