Disclaimer: Love Hina, Mahou Sensei Negima, Itsudatte My Santa,

and Ground Defense Force Mao-chan are the creative property of Ken Akamatsu

Love Sara Chapter 20: The Return

What a weird dream… A dream? Wait wasn't that at Hinata! Is it really a dream? It seemed so real as if… No that's impossible. The first time I ever set foot Hinata was with Keitaro, when he had to baby-sit me till dad came back. Sara confused as to why she would have such a vivid dream of Hinata. Of Grandma introducing Negi to her.

"Was that really Negi?" Sara ponders. Remembering Negi and herself younger in the dream.

"Mou… Why am I thinking of that brat! Eh?" Sara notices someone hugging her. Sleeping at her futon.

"Carol?" Sara sees her sister beside.

"Oneechan" mumbles Carol in her sleep then hugs Sara even more tightly with her arms and legs.

"Ow Ow Ow!" Sara as her ribs is tortured by the bear hug of death.

She sleeps like angel but she has Koalla's killer sleeping habit! Owww! Sara in pain wonders how Motoko endures it.


Meanwhile at Kyoto in Hotel Arashiyama Negi and his students Kaede, Ku Fei, Makie, Ayaka, Yunna, Nodoka, Yue, Fumika and Fuuka, Chisame, and Kazumi are all squatting on their knees till morning, Kamo too. Nitta caught all of them out of bed. Violating curfew to their rooms. All the girls who were out that night are at the looby, with exception Asuna and Setsuna who managed to get away from being found out by Nitta.

Awawaawa If Sara finds out I got a kiss from Nodoka she's going to kill me.

First peeping now kissing… I'm in so much trouble if she finds out. Negi frets while squatting.


Morning April 23, 2003 Thursday

After a hearty breakfast by Sara and a dip at the dormitory's grand bath the Mao-chan, Misora and Sylvie are seen off for their school along with Carol who is enrolled there.

"See you later Oneechan" says Carol hugging Sara

"Yeah see you later." says Sara to her younger sister.

"Bye Sara! Bye Tama-chan! " says Mao-chan

"Myuuh!" says Tama to Mao-chan with Kuro, Shippo and Leon

"Take care of yourself de arimasu!" says Misora

"Don't worry over boys too much!" says Sylvie

"Whoever said anything about boys!" Sara responded

The girls are chauffeured by Shirai to their school which is near the Defense Force Headquarters.

Sara turns to the two other girl with her Mei and Maimai

"Come you guy lets get ready for school." says Sara

"You're the only one of your year that's left behind." Says Mei

"Don't remind me!" says Sara but in truth she is concerned about recent developments.

The fact she has a younger sister she never knew before. The ache at her back testament to it. Also her dreaming of Negi as child at Hinata. Which has mind boggled. Did she and Negi knew each other from before or was it just a product of her imagination.


Meanwhile back at Kyoto Chisame was about to Update her website when…

"What the…" Chisame notices the discussion in her chat room and message board.

The topic is about a picture. A picture seven young pretty girls whose combined moe effect is off the scale! Not to mention references that Sara saved Mao-chan from a giant Cute Alien ermine. Talk that she is Amrican actress Cindy McDougal's niece.

"M…M…Mao-chan! Two Sara's! She has a twin! That's my secret kiddy cosplay stash!" Chisame shocked and annoyed. She pulls out her cellphone.

Sara phone rings which she picks up

"Hello…" says Sara

"Sara! What is the meaning of this! Why is this at my homepage!" says Chisame

"Chisame… How are you?" Sara sweatdroped. She was expecting this.

"Terrible! Got dragged by Incho on some stupid game. Nitta got us to squat till morning. I got the worst of it since I was the on first caught. My feet still hurt! Why is Mao-chan with you? Who are these girls? You didn't tell me you had a twin!" says Chisame irritably

"Well I had to save them from that Alien. Sorry they were a bunch of kids even I can't stop their enthusiasm. My little sister forced me. She had help from her friends." says Sara explaining

Chisame lets herself calm down. True she can understand what Sara is saying. Even she had trouble dealing with kids herself. More specifically Negi. Negi did try to make her open up. But the child teacher's antics exposed her, literally. Fortunate all of them none the wiser to her identity as Chiu except for Mahora Paparazzi Asakura Kazumi.

Who probably has a file of her in her person. But shortly after that incident Sara came.

She probably scared Kazumi a little when she tried that disguise stunt doubling as Chisame. As if anybody can just imitate the unique genuine Chisame "Chiu" Hasegawa.

"Sigh I suppose she is your sister. Why didn't you tell me you have a twin?" asks Chiame

"She not my twin…" Sara mincing her words

"You two look exactly alike. She what a year younger than you?" says Chisame

"She's only nine years old." says Sara

"Nine? But she looks like your age!" says Chisame surprised

"Please don't tell anyone of this. I don't know the full story yet but I'll ask dad if he knows. I didn't know I had a younger sister until yesterday. We are sisters biologically speaking. I was born to my mom while Carol was born to another mom. We…We were conceived in a lab. I was brought up by mom while Carol… was given to Cameron's to raise years later." She said

"Sara…" Chisame recognizing this an important thing to her

"I not sure if I'm ready to be a big sister. She came all the way here to Japan just to meet me. I kind of feel guilty since I'm the one mom chose. " says Sara

"Sara if it is a huge problem don't relieve yourself of it. Take it a step at a time. Hold it in your chest and march on." says Chisame

"Thanks Chisame I taught you were mad." says Sara

"Well I am mad! Mostly at the irrationality of my classmates. They really are a weird bunch. Enough about them! I think you should make yourself scarce since I'm sure the paparazzi will be after you." says Chisame

"Yeah I know. Too bad my aunt isn't here. She knows how to deal with them." says Sara

"Just don't blurt out I'm Chiu. Ok? You uploaded that picture in my site." says Chisame

"Sorry … I'll keep mum about you. Won't happen again. " says Sara

"Hey Sara come on!" says Mei already in her uniform

"Yeah Sara-chan!" says Maimai

"I'll have to go school, Chisame." says Sara

"You're the only first year left behind, you don't have classes. Everyone's at Hawaiii." Says Chisame stating the obvious

"Well I can self study and…" Sara explaining

"You wanted to get left behind because you are waiting for that guy you have crush on. " says Chisame

"Ummm….It not like that! I really…" Sara

"Ha ha ha! Sara you are so cute like that. Everyone knows you are studying hard for that guy. But you're sister there maybe good thing. At least you won't be so obsessed over your precious Keitaro. Oh! Incho and company want me to go with them to CinemaTown. Have to go Bye!" says Chisame then ending the call

"Geeez… Chisame Really!" What Sara has in her mind is more that her relationship with Keitaro and Carol but also with Negi. She is still rather perplexed by that dream.

"Come on Sara!" says Mei

"Coming!" says Sara


Sara, Mei and Maimai are about to approach the train station only to see a flock media people and fanboys taking pictures and video.

"Miss McDougal a question, are you going to showbiz like Cindy?"

"Are you joining the Defense Force?"

"Are you friends with the net idol Chiu?"

"Sara a personal question it is said you have a crush on older man"

"Is that your twin sister in the picture?"

"Oh Crap!" says Sara when she sees them.

"What do we do now?" asks Mei

"Don't worry she's coming." says Maimai

"Whose coming?" says Sara to Maimai

"What's that?" asks Mei noticing a dust cloud running towards them.

"Ohhh Mai! Mai-mai, Mai-mai Mai-mai, Mai-mai, Mai-mai, Mai-mai, Mai-mai, Mai-mai, Mai-mai, Maimai!" a blond girl knocks over the paparazzi like a striking bowling ball.

"Ahhhh!"

"Aeeeiiiii!"

"Kyaaaa!"

As every reporter and fanboy is knocked out. Struck by the whirlwind Santa Claus.

"Who is she?" asks Mei blinking at the carnage

"Sharry…" says both Sara and Maimai sweatdropped

"Yes I am the Gorgeous Sharry!" says Sharry in a flashy pose hand outstretched.

"I finally found you! Maimai you skipped school. Again! How can you be a Santa if you do not take things seriously? You have to train, Get your Santa license, and increase your magic! " says Sharry

"S…Santa?" says Mei wondering what heck is going on.

Wait did she say Magic? Are these two mages! Is she crazy? You can't just tell that out in the open. She is going to be turned to an ermine! Thought Mei

Another girl runs towards them this time wearing a Saint Ursula uniform. Also a blond.

"Mei! What is this about you playing cosplay with a bunch of kids?...What the heck happened here!" asks Takane Goodman looking at the bunch of unconscious reporters and fanboys.

"I…I'm sorry Takane Onee-sama!" says Mei who knows Takane is probably going to lecture her that keeping a public low profile is needed for a mage trainee like themselves.

"Her fault." Maimai points at Sharry

Takane turn to the other girl and asks.

"You're not normal person are you?" says Takane Knowing no normal person can do this.

"Normal please… Ho Ho Ho ! I am the most excellent student that has ever been produced by the Santa Claus Magic School! The Gorgeous Sharry!" says Sharry

"S…Santa Claus?" says Takane unbelieving.

"I'm Santa you know fulfilling the wishes of all children in the world!" says Sharry

"Santa? There is no such thing." says Takane who is knowledgeable of the magic world since she grew up as a child in the mages home country.

"Like there no such thing as mages too right?" says Sharry

That caught the attention of Takane . She is mage trainee aiming to become Magister Magi.

"I'm not here to debate the different philosophies of mages and Santas concerning normal humans. I'm here to make sure this kid goes to school." says Sharry indicating Maimai

Sharry blinks as Maimai is no longer there.

"Eh! Maimai!" Sharry looking for her

"She already went ahead with them." says Takane pointing Maimai dragging Sara and Mei with her.


"Phew…. Lost them" says Sara as she, Mei and Maimai move into the train.

"Takane Onee-sama…" says Mei

"Sigh, Mei, There you go again… Would you quit that Onee-sama thing." says Sara

"I can't help she is like a second big sister to me." says Mei

"Sister Complex huh?" says Sara knowing from what she heard from Kitsune that Mei so attached to Naru that she didn't like Keitaro for keeping her away from her. This was when Sara was away at Mommol.

"You're one to talk! You have an Electra Complex that's why you like Keitaro." says Mei

"What do you know!" say Sara

"Look Sara I'm your friend. Kitsune and Su told me all about you. They really missed you while you were gone. " says Mei

"Hmmph If they really missed me then why didn't they take me with them. They could have at least told me." says Sara

"Because they are an over protective bunch. Onee-chan was really paranoid when I'm alone with Keitaro that she punched him all over the place. Though I don't think Keitaro is a loli. A pervert yes. A loli no." says Mei

"What's a loli?" asks Maimai

"Ack!" Mei

"Mei we have nine year old child with us. Remember? Say Maimai you said once you're a Santa. Where do you live?" says Sara changing the subject

"I live with my sister Mai at her boyfriend's house with Sharry, Noel-sensei and Pedro too!" says Maimai still having the toy reindeer plushy. Pointing out Pedro.

"You all live in a guy's house!" says Mei and Sara.

"Yes. His name is Santa and he was born on Christmas Eve. I don't why Sis like him though." says Maimai

Sara and Mei chuckle at the guys name date of birth which is hilarious. What kind of parents would name their child Santa on Christmas Eve?

"No what I meant was where you are from?" asks Sara of Maimai

"I come from the country of Santas. There its Christmas all year round. We all prepare very year for Christmas Eve. We use magic to spread happiness. My grandpa is the best at it. But he is getting old that's why he had set up the Santa school. So everyone can work together to give happiness." says Maimai

"Magic…" Mei thought that Santa was just a child's fantasy. Even she believed in Santa when she was younger but as she trained to become a Magister Magi. She never heard a concrete evidence of Santa's existence.

"That's a little too incredible… then again…" Sara thinking of Negi who opened her eyes a little on magic. Sure she had a share of weirdness in Hinata. But she took notice of.

Why am I thinking of that pervert again! Arghh! That boy is really frustrating!

Mahora Central District

"Lets go!" says Sara as the mad rush to school with thousands of students from elementary to university happens. Sara, Mei and Maimai run towards their respective schools.

Suddenly Tama shows up flying in front of Sara.

"Myuuh Myuuh Myuuh" Tama flapping his wings as if he wants Sara to follow.

"Tama-chan? What is it?" asks Sara

"What's going Sara we're going to be late!" says Mei

"Myuuh"

"Wait Tama is saying something…Kuro?" says Sara

Then Kuro appears too. Kuro points at it backpack

"There is something you should look at Meow!" says Kuro flying

"Did that cat just talk?" asks Mei acting as if surprised by it.

Sara opens the bag and takes out a device that looks a round tracker with a blip, much like radar. The doted blip is approaching Mahora at great speed. Sara looks up sees a jet trail on a decent course. From what she can tell it's about to land on Library Island.

There is only one person whose life sign could be detected by this device. One person who could the crash that is about to happen.

Sara takes off for Library Island with smile on her face.

"Sara! Where are you going?" says Mei which falls on deaf ears.

He's here! He's here! He is finally here! Wait how do I look? Geez Koalla was supposed to call me! Why the heck am I thinking like a fangirl! Oh yeah first aid kit! The librarians have those.


Meanwhile a Mecha Tama with a screaming occupant crashes into Library Island's northern building. Unfortunately the area which he crashes into is man made cliff.

Falling, the bespectacled man takes out his handy whip. In true Indiana Jones fashion uses it to tie to a hand rail, preventing his fall to watery end below.

"Whew I thought I was finish there Ha ha! Of all the places to crash into… At least I don't have to deal with a dragon. Days like this I wish I learned suspension and levitation. " says the Archeologist to himself. Recognizing that he fell at the Great Northern Precipice on Library Island of Mahora.

"I better get out of here." As he climbs up he sees a middle school girl running towards him, with rappelling gear and a first aid kit to boot. Following her is Tama and Kuro. Then she stops.

"Oh hello Sara long time no see! I, Keitaro Urashima, have returned." says Keitaro smiling waving hello

"Umm…Ahhh" Sara

Arghhh! I'm blushing!

"What's wrong? Why are you starring like that?" seeing Sara a bit red

"Kei…Keitaro welcome back…" says Sara jumps up kicking him with tears of joy

"Puaahhh!"

"Sniff, Sob, You made me worry! Baka!" says Sara crying a bit

"He he Sorry about that!" says Keitaro goofily immediately with a band aid ion his forehead.

Then he patted Sara's head effectively releasing the spell made by Kanako.

"I'm also worried about you too, Sara. Mutsumi called and told me you fainted. I called Midori-sensei she told me that it was not the first time you fainted. She said you had fainted when you had the flu. You should really take care of your health, Sara." says Keitaro

"Really? I'm glad you're back! Where are the others? Don't tell me Koalla tried send you up in orbit again!" says Sara

"Um… They're about to come here by airship I guess…" says Keitaro

"What happened?" says Sara Sensing unreasonable stupidity of the girls.

"Well I got chased by the royal guard, the air force, the army even the navy… It's really fun!" Keitaro

"Your point?" asks Sara

"Well it like this…" Keitaro explain the whole scenario to Sara which is much to her displeasure once she hears it.

"You almost got married to… All of them! Nyamo and Amalla were after you too!" says Sara

"Yeah so I had to run away. Su's mom wanted her to get married but you know Su.

She blasted off the island every suitor her family presented to her.

All five thousand of them… Since her mom found out that Su wanted to stay with me and the rest of the girls. She wanted me to marry Su in a polygamous marriage with the others." says Keitaro

"Those girls always causing trouble! They left me behind too! Having all the fun!" says Sara irritated at the girls of not only telling her about Keitaro missing before but also the missed opportunity of getting married to him. She is only twelve years old but by Molmol law at her age she can get married. Though she didn't participate in Get that Keitaro game before a year and a half ago. She wouldn't have minded get married to Keitaro even if she had to share.

"Don't be mad at them. They only wanted you to be safe." says Keitaro

"Yeah do they have to use that stupid spell to keep me here!" Sara pouts

"Um spell?" asks Keitaro

"Kanako used Negi to keep me here! Now I'm only first year not on Hawaai! It's so stupid!" says Sara

"You've met Negi?" says Keitaro

"Yeah he is your cousin and mage too right?" says Sara

"You know about mages? I supposed Haruka Oba-san and Seta will tell you eventually. since both of them are pretty much involved with the inner world. It's good to know Negi is good at making friends just like Nii-san. I met him when he was two or three. He stayed for a while at our home bakeshop. Mom and Dad wanted him to stay. But the real reason he was brought to Japan was that Grandma Hina was a bit sick then and wanted to see Negi. Actually Negi stayed Hinata Sou for the rest of hi stay in Japan" says Keitaro

"N..Ne…Negi was here in Japan years ago!" Sara shocked. The implications enormous.

What she dreamed was not a dream but a buried memory of her childhood?

"Yeah I wonder if he still remembers he was really young back then. I haven't seen him all this time." says Keitaro

"Um Actually…" Sara was about to say

"Yes?" says Keitaro

"N…Nothing!" Sara Unsure of how she is going to tell Keitaro that he already met Negi months ago when she arrived the same time with Negi in Japan. Knocking him out sending him to the airport infirmary.

"Anyway what does Negi teaches? I suppose he lives with Takamichi…" says Keitaro

"Negi teaches English in an All Girls Middle school and… lives in a girls dormitory." says Sara

"Eh! He lives in a all girls dorm!" says Keitaro eyes as big as saucers

"The principal's decision" says Sara

"His roommate won't happen to be Konoemon Konoe's granddaughter would it?" says Keitaro

"Uh yeah… Konoka and Asuna too!" says Sara points out

Keitaro also recognizes the names and the implications

"Konoemon…Grandma… What are you thinking! He is too young!" says Keitaro

"Keitaro?" Sara wondering why Keitaro is anxious

"The reason why Konoemon placed Negi in his granddaughter's quarters is that I suspect Grandma Hina had a hand in it. A teacher of middle school girls? Living in their dormitory? The poor kid…" Keitaro crying based on personal experience

"Actually he is rather… Popular among his students" says Sara

"Really? I guess he got that from Nii-san. His father was always popular" says Keitaro

Two girls approaches the Great Northern Precipice. A middle school girl and a St. Ursula High School girl.

"Sara! Keitaro! Hey Where's Onee-chan!" says Mei with her is Takane investigating the scene.

"Oh Hi Mei! Naru will arrived back here in Japan soon. They were following me by Airship." says Keitaro

"Who is…Oh My…" Takane speechless recognizing the bespectacled man

"Is that you Takane-kun? I haven't seen you in what? Two years?" says Keitaro

"Um Yeah" Takane blushing

"Onee-sama!" Mei looking at Takane

"You two know each other?" Asks Sara with narrowed eyes looking at the older blond girl.

"I tutored Takane-kun when I was America." says Keitaro

"Were you lying to us about the blond hair?" Sara pulls both Keitaro's cheeks

"What blond hair?" says Keitaro dumbfounded

"Never mind" says Sara Thinking Keitaro wouldn't fool around in America with an underage girl. But doesn't mean he can't make one fall for him too. Especially if he is like her Papa.

"Oh Takane-kun how is your training?" asks Keitaro

"I'm F...Fine Keitaro-Sensei!" says Takane

"I'm sure you'll fulfill your dream one day." Says Keitaro with a wink

Takan looks dazed

"Onee-sama! Get a hold of yourself!" says Mei unwilling to lose another sister figure to Keitaro Urashima

"I'll have to meet Konoe-san. Nice to see you again Takane-kun! Come on Sara." says Keitaro

Sara with Tama-chan and Kuro follow him leaving the two. Sara sticks out her tongue at Takane.

"Why that brat! Who is she to him anyway!" says Takane

"Keitaro used to baby sit her when she was younger. And Onee-sama please don't fall for him he already has my sister as his girlfriend." says Mei trying to keep Takane away from Keitaro

"Ehh! Tell me everything, Mei!" Takane shaking Mei

"Onee-sama!" Mei


Keitaro and Sara leave Library Island for Mahora Gakuen until they see a gang of college thugs bullying some high school girls in PE uniforms.

"Look at what you did to the cake! You dodge ball brats." says the gang leader grabs the girl.

"Eicko…" says Vivi and Shii scared for their team leader.

"Eicko!" A male dodge ball member named Naoya tries to protect her. But is punched by the gang leader which is then grabbed by the gang members.

"Naoya!" shouts Eicko

"Your nothing but a pathetic weak- Puahhh!" the gang leader is hit by a giant metal bell leaving him out cold. Realeasing Eicko.

"Aniki!" says the numerous gang members

"You guy better leave now before the crap is beaten out of you!" says Sara

"Why you girly! Get her!" The gang members attack

"Sigh, I'd done what she says if I were you…" said Keitaro steps in front of Sara then barely moving sent the gang members flying!

"Keitaro…" Sara blushes touched

"Remember Sara power isn't everything the point of martial arts is to use your opponents' strength against them. Though it may be hard, even a little kid can take on an over sized wrestler." says Keitaro

"W…Wh…Who are you!" the remaining gang members frightened releasing Naoya.

"Ahem, Ex-Todai Ronin… Archeologist extraordinaire! Urashima Keitaro!" says Keitaro

in a pose.

"You shouldn't be proud of failing the Todai exam twice." Sara sweat drops

"Thanks for the save!" says Eicko to Keitaro and Sara

"Its nothing don't mention it." says Sara

"Wait isn't that Sara McDougal!" says Vivi

"Oh my she's a real heroine isn't she!" says Shii

"Um well…" Sara doesn't know what to say

"So my little sister is popular too ha ha" says Keitaro patting Sara's head

"Myuuh" say Tama

"Meow…" says Kuro

"Say kid you had a pretty good throw there. Want to join the dodge ball team?" asks

Eicko

"I'll think about." says Sara

"Come on Sara. We'll take him to the infirmary along the way." says Keitaro carrying

Naoya on his shoulders.

"Did that guy just say his name is Keitaro Urashima?" says Vivi

"Isn't he the guy rumored that Sara has crush on? Poor girl she is treated as a little sister."

says Shii

"Couldn't be helped I guess he looks twice her age and he already promised himself to

someone." says Eicko


Meanwhile a bored Evangeline McDowell saw the entire scene from the roof top. With

her is Chachamaru.

"A very interesting power Sara McDougal… Urashima huh? Hinata's Urashima clan? So

He was the one who went through the barrier." says Eva

"Master?" says Chachamaru

"He so looks like Keisuke that $!" Eva curses

"Keisuke?" asks Chachamaru

"The first guy to discover I hated onions. I don't know how but I'm sure that's

where the Thousand Master found out my weakness. All I wanted was that doll, Mome!

That four eyed freaking pervert!" says Eva angrily

"But you had to admit he was a nice guy!" says the little doll Chachazero

"Yeah so nice it made me puke! Hey whose side are you anyway!" says Eva to her first

Partner


Keitaro and Sara arrive at the principal's office after sending Naoya to the infirmary.

"Konoemon-san" Keitaro greets the principal

"Keitaro! Long time no see. How may I be of service." says Konoemon

"I'm just delivering a letter from Grandma for you. She handed it to me before she left

Molmol." Keitaro then takes out a brown envelope letter.

"Thank you, Keitaro." Konoemon takes the envelop curiously

"Konoemon I know it's an in dorm policy here in Mahora but can Sara stay at Hinata

from time to time." says Keitaro

"Sure why not since your family pretty much owns the place." says Konoemon

"Own the place?" asks Sara

"Konoe-san administers Mahora Gakuen. The school is on a lease agreement.

The real owner of the campus is Grandma Hina." says Keitaro

"What!" says Sara

"My ancestors were of nobility. That's the reason we have a lot of real estates.

Where do you suppose Grandma gets the cash to travel?" says Keitaro

Sara mind connects all the dots. Negi being here is not coincidence. Negi staying

at dorm with Konoka. The Principal obviously has an ulterior motive. The mere fact Negi

teaches at an all girls school. It's Keitaro in Hinata all over again!

"That's really sneaky!" Sara mumbles


After Keitaro and Sara leave Konoemon Konoe reads the letter in private.

"The destruction of the Hinata Annex will affect the flow of magic in the World Tree

Eh?"

"P.S. No cheating! Don't let anyone confess to Negi during the Mahora Festival even if it

is Konoka. You're going to get it from me if he gets into trouble."

"Sigh, Doting Grandmothers really…" says Konoemon

He'll probably get more than a scolding if Negi gets into harm. Hina Urashima is one of

the few people he fears. They never call her The Great Demon of Hinata Sou for nothing.


Later around Lunch

"Say Sara want to go home to Hinata later?" asks Keitaro

"Well I want to talk to Papa about this…" Sara explains her current situation to Keitaro

"A sister huh?" says Keitaro

"I can't just leave for Hinata now Carol will be expecting of me to spend time with her."

says Sara

"Well why not take her with you to Hinata?" says Keitaro

"Eh?" Sara

"Why not share memories with her in Hinata Sou!" says Keitaro

"Sharing Memories…" Sara feels a tug in heart as if she is missing something.

She has many wonderful memories here in Hinata Sou. With everyone…

An image of smiling boy comes to her mind…

Negi… Thought Sara

Time cannot be stopped, but the feelings will never change. That just means a miracle

when two persons meet. Sara remembers the words Maimai said to Mao-chan


Later Sara with meets up with Carol who back from her school. She tells her they're

going to spend the night at Hinata Sou. With them are Tama, Kuro, Shippo and Leon

along for the ride.

"Thank you for taking care of my sister all those years." says Carol

"You're welcome…" Keitaro notes this sister twin of Sara was much more agreeable

than Sara at that age. Sara tortures Keitaro for the fun of it when he first met her.

"Keitaro…" says Sara

"Right Hinata Sou here we come!" says Keitaro as they proceed for the train station.

"Myuuu!" Tama-chan

"Meow!" Kuro

"Ku Ku!" Shippo

"Pfft!" Leon


They arrive at Hinata Station then they go first to Hinata Tea House to meet with

Haruka and Seta.

"Sara! Puahhh!" Seta gets a flying kick from Sara

"That's my sister! Why didn't you tell me about her!" says Sara

"Eh! That's Carol? But you look so alike! Isn't she younger than you?" says Seta

"Ooffff!" Haruka slaps Seta with a baka fan

Carol and Keitaro sweat drops at the sight.

"Probably because you haven't giving attention to what she eats. It stunted Sara's growth

idiot! How are dear?" says Haruka

"I'm fine." says Carol

"Sorry Sara we kept it from you. We don't know how you would react if you knew…

We were waiting till you grew up a little more so can handle it." says Haruka

"Myuuh!" Tama-chan goes to the entrance.

Mutsumi comes in with as usual , water melons.

"Ara Keitaro you're back! The girls are already at Hinata Sou. They've been looking for

You. Especially Naru!' says Mutsumi

"Oh dear…" Keitaro shakes his head

"I'll bet! I better Tsukkomi them for stupidity." says Sara cracking her knuckles

"No need to be violent…" says Keitaro

"What's going on?" asks Carol

"You better not ask. You're too young to understand." says Haruka

"Eh!" Carol

"Where have you been Part-timer?" asks Seta of Keitaro

"Mahora, I crashed at Library Island." says Keitaro

"Ah yes Library Island… The memories I used to be a member of the Library

Exploration Club. It where I started to like archeology. That place is really fun! Ack!"

Seta is hit again by Haruka's Baka Fan

"You were just screwing around and not studying with Nagi! Idiot! If you spent time

studying there you wouldn't have to take the Todai exam thrice!" says Haruka

"Mom you still have my extra jumper and cap here don't you?" says Sara

"Yes I think there is…" Haruka

"Meow there's going to be a ruckus" says Kuro the black cat

"Myuuh!" agrees Tama-chan

"Ara…" says Mutsumi


At Hinata Sou…

Naru, Motoko, Kanako, Kitsune, Su and Shinobu have been waiting for Keitaro's return.

Amalla was left back at Molmol and last seen chasing Ramba for helping Keitaro escape.

While Nyamo returned to Pararakersu.

Keitaro approaches with a blond girl in blue jumper and red cap.

The girls take notice of him and Sara.

"Keiiiiiitaaaaarooo!" Naru, Motoko, Kanako, Kitsune, Su and Shinobu shouts about to

get him.

"Ack! Wait!" Keitaro flapping arms

Boom!

"Eep!"

"Ack!"

"Hey!"

"What the…"

"Turtle!"

"Ohhh…"

A large Mecha-Tama Turtle comes out of the underground bay as tentacles with four

fingered hands come out of its mouth. Catching the older girls tickling them to death.

"hahahaha! What the heck is this!" says Naru

"Hahahaha! Mecha-Tama 15 hahahaha!" laughs Su

"Hahahahaha Who did this? Hahahaha!" says Kanako

"Yes laugh! Laugh! That's for leaving me behind and for trying to marry Keitaro! Without me around! " says Sara on top of the Mecha-Tama

"Hahahaha! Sara! If you're there who is that! Hahahaha!" says Shinobu pointing at the girl with Keitaro

"I'm Carol Cameron United States Anti-Cute Alien Defense Force. Sara's sister. " says Carol

"Hahahaha! Sister! You have twin! Hahahaha!" says Kitsune

"Hahahahahaha! Please forgive us Sara! hahahaha!" says Kanako

"Hahahaha! Spare us! Hahahaha!" says Motoko

"Never! Muahhahahaha!" laughs Sara at her revenge

"Is Onee-chan always this lively here?" asks Carol of Keitaro

"Pretty much…" Keitaro sweatdrops


Later that night…

Post torture of the Hinata girls by Sara. They welcomed Carol much like they welcomed Sara the first, fusing over her, asking questions. Much to their surprise she is only nine year's old despite her appearance. The same age when Sara stayed at Hinata. Sara and Carol look like identical twins. But they see differences in their personalities. Sara would usually comment on the stupidity of their antics. Carol on the other hand gives of a more welcoming vibe from her, A bit tomboyish but different from Sara. Sporty with just a hint of Mutsumi's habit of kissing girls. Something Sara would never do.

Past nine the girl are off to bed. Sara and Carol gets to sleep with Shinobu.

"Goodnight Onee-chan…" says Carol

"Good night Carol" Sara closes her eyes


Meanwhile at Kyoto's Mountains

"Flans Baries Venltentis!" Negi summons a wind barrier to protect Asuna, Setsuna, Kamo and himself from the demon army summoned by Chigusa Amagasaki who used Konoka's power. Konoka was kidnapped by a white haired boy when he attacked the Kansai Magic Association headquarters earlier. Petrifying even the Kansai association chief Eishun.

"W...What's going on?" asks Asuna as they are surrounded by a tornado like barrier

"It's a barrier of wind! It won't hold for more than two to three minutes though!" says Negi

"Alright! Let's hurry up a plan! What are we going to do? The situation is pretty bad! " says Kamo on Negi's hair.

"We've no choice … We'll have to split up!" Setsuna with a serious expression

"I will stay with the demons. You two use that time to get ojou-sama." says Setsuna

"Eeh!" Negi

"But Setsuna-san!" Asuna

"Please leave it to me. Exterminating monsters like that is our business after all." says Setsuna

"B..But… I'm staying too!" says Asuna

"EEh! A…Asuna-san" Negi

"I can't just leave Setsuna-san all by herself!" Asuna

"But!" Negi

"No wait! This could be a good idea! Ane-san can unsummon those monsters with one brush of her fan! She's the best chance we've got against those monsters!" says Kamo

"I see but…" Setsuna

"Aniki! If you gave Ane-san all your magic power and set defense and everything else at a minimal levels, How long can you keep it up for?" asks Kamo

"It won't be easy but…five no ten minutes…No I'll try for fifteen! But…" says Negi

"Fifteen minutes huh? It's not long but we don't have a choice!" says Kamo

Usually ten minutes thought Kamo formulating a battle plan.

"We should try to avoid fighting the white haired boy if we can. Getting Konoka-nee-san is more than enough! And if Aniki is alone he can fly with his staff…Ok! Ane-san and Setsuna will deal wit the demons! Aniki will break out here and Konoka-nee-san back! Afterwards all we have to do is fight our way back to the temple and wait for reinforcements! How that!" says Kamo fired up

"Is it really going to work?" asks Asuna

"The odds are against us but do you have a better plan? It's full of holes…" says Kamo

"I understand lets do it." Setsuna agrees to the plan

"Then its decided! Alright no that it has come to this, lets try that again! Get it over and done with! " says Kamo with a perverted gleam

"Kiss! A Pactio kiss!" Kamo making kissing sounds

"Eeeeeh!" Negi and Setsuna with embarrassed shock

"That?" Asuna

"This is an emergency! It's better to have more cards, right!" Kamo shouting with drool

"R..Right" Negi and Setsuna

"….." Asuna

"Hurry up! The barrier is breaking down!" Kamo forming a magical circle around Ngi and Setsuna

"O…Ok!" says Negi and Setsuna red faced

"I…I'm sorry Negi-sensei…" says Setsuna blushing

"No…Um…Me too!" says Negi also blushing as red as Setsuna

Thump! Beats Asuna's heart

"NN…?" Asuna

Why is it beating so hard? It's just a kid. Come to think of it…Why is Setsuna-san getting all red? Thought Asuna

"I…I'll do it now!" Setsuna's hand on Negi's face ready to kiss

"O…Ok!" Negi getting redder as Setsuna

Both of them close their eyes and kiss. Lips locking lips. As if they are on their own reality for a brief moment of time. To like an eternity.

"Pactio!" Kamo seals the contract forming a Pactio card for Setsuna.

"Get!" Kamo jumps with glee

Negi and Setsuna release each other from the kiss. Staring at each others eyes. Negi looking at the beauty he first realized at the hot spring. Setsuna amazed by this young boy who though she wouldn't admit it. Made her heart skip. Though she doesn't know why…She likes Negi-sensei looking only at her.

"S…Setsuna-san" Negi Mesmerized by Setsuna

"N…Negi-sensei please leave Asuna to me. I'll take care of her. Sensei please take care of Ojou-sama. " says Setsuna still her cheeks blushing

"O..Ok!" says Negi blushing as well trying to collect himself. Setsuna still holding him close.

"Hey! What are you two doing! Just staring at each other!" Shouts Asuna to them who are oblivious to the danger.


Back at Hinata.

"Uwaaah! Negi so mean!" cries a naked Sara sobbing at the Hot Spring

"What's the matter Sara?" asks Mai

"He called me Panda butt!" Sara crying

"Negi!" Mai calls on the little boy

"She started it she keeps calling me Onion Head! Besides it's the truth!" says Negi

"Sigh, Negi-kun you will have to learn that you shouldn't make fun of girls. Girls like Sara are sensitive about their bodies. Every girl is a Cinderella so you'll to act as a gentleman…" says Mai

"Huh?" Negi

"Negi You Pervert! ZZZZZZ" Sara sleep talks


Authors Comments:

Where do I begin?

Ah yes the return of Keitaro and the Hinata gang!

I've been reading too much fanfic where Keitaro becomes a prince and marries all of them. Except Sara…

Only one comes to mind where Sara is married to Keitaro that's "The Prince of PolPol".

I didn't write one because it's a repetitive plot.

I just want Sara owning everyone!

Takene met Keitaro back in America?

Did he lie about that strand of blond hair on his pants?

Love Hina Vol. 12 Chapter 98 Mystery of the Golden Hair

I think I got the idea from Asunanegi!

What else?

Dodgeball team Black Lilies Eicko, Vivi and Shii cameos!

Oh yeah Naoya too!

Evangeline, Chachamaru and Chachazero appeared too!

Made a reference to Keisuke Urashima, Grandma Hina's father.

Mome is better known a Moe-chan is also mentioned.

Love Hina episode 20 is one of my favorites.

Not only is the Love Annex connected to the World Tree but Grandma Hina owns Mahora too?

I always liked Negi and Setsuna's pactio kiss!

Who is more likely for Sara to go ballistic on if she finds out?

Negi, Setsuna or Kamo?

The start of Sara's Panda complex is Negi!

She is remembering bit by bit her time with Negi at Hinata.

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?