A Wolf in Mahora

Chapter 21: Illusions and Practise

I don not own Negima or Naruto

Naruto: Kazumi, Mana, Kaede, Chizuru, Chisame, Chachamaru, Chao, Zazie, Yuuna, Asuna, Theodora, Akira, Haruna, Takane and Evangeline, Misa, Sakurako, Madoka

Negi: Nodoka, Ayaka, Makie, Yue, Ako, Konoka, Ku Fei, Setsuna and, Luna/Shiori, Fuka, Fumika, Collette, Emily

Italics for thoughts and spells

Currently the poll stands

Yes 41

No 3

I think this poll will be a landslide really probably have to make another who gets the lemon poll next so many choices

XChapter StartX

"Hey, what' cha got there Ako? That a weird looking bag; doesn't the class preparation start in thee afternoon?" waved Yuuna to Ako carrying her guitar case. "Oh Misa and her band invited me over for practice" she told them smiling "Now that you mention it I've heard about it too…" replied Yuuna "I'll go and watch too" added Akira.

"That sounds fun but I'm no good at music at all~~" commented Yuuna "Hey think they'll let me dance?" asked Makie "Um I don't think dancers are needed" she told her as she shifted the weight of her case "This bag is kinda heavy…" said Ako about to fall over.

Her fall was prevented by someone catching the case "You alright there Ako?" said the person who caught her "Ah yeah thanks for helping me" she said blushing when she saw the handsome man behind her. "heh playing in a band huh, sounds fun. I'll go and watch your performance" said the mystery man before someone else called to him "Oi, you said you were checking things out, come on" said another handsome man who ha much longer hair than the other.

"I was but I was just helping Ako" he protested t his friend "Well in that case it's fine, hey girls" the man waved before his friend joined him. "Who were those handsome guys?" asked Makie excited "Eh I don't know them" pointed out Ako "Liar he even called you Ako" argued Yuuna. "They looked familiar…" muttered Akira watching the two men walk away one having red hair and the other white that was in a long braid.

Meanwhile at the local coffee shop Asuna was waiting for her practice date "He better turn up now, even though I already said I didn't need this practice…" she muttered to herself "I hope you weren't waiting long Asuna-chan…" said a familiar voce and she turned to find the elder looking Naruto with an older looking Negi next to him.

"Negi wanted to see what he looked like in a few years, don't worry he's not joining us I'm sure he can find trouble on his own" he joked making the boy stick his tongue out childishly. "So you ready for the practice Asuna-chan?" he got a red faced nod as she stared at his face.

They walked side by side as everyone was still preparing for the festival "It's nice to see so much effort put into the preparations for the festival isn't it Asuna-chan?" he asked as the girl huffed a little "Just remember that this is just for practice nothing more alright so don't be all vain that you used magic to turn into a handsome man" she accused making him laugh as his form switched back to his regular form.

"This is just a ninja skill Asuna-chan the pill yesterday was to check what I'd look like but if you wish I can just be my normal age for the date" he said and the girl was a little conflicted as one the one hand the normal Naruto she was used to looks wise and could cope better. On the other hand the older Naruto looked similar to Takahata so it would help her more but she's be looking at Naruto all the more.

"Just…stay as you are just don't let us get caught" he smiled snapping his fingers as the surrounding shifted in Asuna's view "There now people won't know it's me, that spell messes with perception and filter's out my image so you'd only be able to see me in the corner of your eye."

"That's a useful spell" he admitted "Thanks now come on even if it's practice lets enjoy our date" he said hooking arms with her much to her protest despite the blushing face. "Why id you do that?" she asked annoyed "Helps you deal with you feeling nervous when close to someone, would you rather me get our faces close enough to touch?"

Asuna's mind just remembered the dream when he said this as steam came out her head from the thoughts around Naruto kissing her in the dream. Their first stop was for ice cream "So are you nervous?" he asked licking his treat "I'm fine; it's easier with you like this" she admitted thinking he was still young but mature like Takahata.

In the background Konoka and Setsuna were watching and thanks to their magic or Ki skills could tell it was Naruto. "Wow Asuna decided to practice with regular Naruto-kun, but I wonder where Negi-kun went he said he was trying out his body under the illusion of the red pill" she said bushing at the thought of a mature Negi. "Ane-san, I can find hi with the card if you want" said Chamo as Konoka handed over her card and Chamo began searching for the boy and started directing her.

Naruto and Asuna ended up heading to the shrine where there were various stall already set up "You want some candy floss Asuna-chan?" she shook her head "No I'm fine, but help yourself" he did buy one but said he's share. They approached a shooting game "Care for a bit of friendly competition?" he said taking the game rifle "Oh you are so on, anything that doesn't require brains I'm good at."

The two were sent away as the stall owner had them go before they shot down the prized before the festival started. "Bummer and I was just winning" said Naruto before Asuna hit him playfully "Yeah right…" they enjoyed a few more of the stands before trying a bit of koi fishing which she wasn't too good at. "Sigh, I don't like to do things which require fine dexterity" she whined wish her ripped paper wand.

"You used too much force, let me show you" he said taking hold of her wrist to guide her "What are you doing?" she asked going red. "Don't worry, think of it as helping you deal with closeness on your date" he said resting his head on her shoulder.

'Damn, why am I blushing? Calm down he said it's just for practice, but he's so gentle and calm make me feel more at ease…NO I like Takahata-sensei not Naruto I know this beside Naruto wouldn't want me anyw…what am I thinking?' were Asuna's internal thoughts right now as her mind was in conflict.

"once they had bagged a fish the two walked out the shrine no Naruto walked her over to the tree on the hill where they sat against the tree in the shade. "Thanks…Naruto for this practise" he said holding the bag "Don't worry I offered but can I ask something?" she nodded "What's up?"

"Why do you like Takamichi?" he asked her and she went quiet for a moment "When I first came to this school I was still young and Takahata took care of me for a while. You see I had nobody to depend on" she explained taking the bells out her hair "I see…sometime I forget we are a bit similar you and I Asuna-chan…"

"Yeah and there head ornaments were given to me by him at that time. It is the first and last present he gave to me" she said holding them in her hands "I was still a child then… it might be I made mistakes… anyway I'm hungry do you wanna get something to eat?" she asked standing up and putting them back in her hair.

"Sure I don't mind, here let me help" he said as he held her hair to put the ornaments on. "So…do you have any idea as to how you're going to confess to Takamichi, Asuna-chan?" he asked looking for a nice place to eat "Not really to sure to be honest but someone said to me that courage is the real magic so I should be fine."

He smiled "Wise words from a smart kid no doubt…" she nodded "Yeah but even after all the thing's I've encountered…library island, making pactio, the school trip. But I want to say thanks for today Naruto, I will try my best." He walked over and put a hand on her cheek "That's all anyone can ask, you're a beautiful young woman Asuna-chan, remember that" he said with a kind smile.

"You wanna try eating here, I heard the food's great at this café" he suggested pointing "Sure why not…huh…? That is…" she said spotting a couple figures sitting at a table. She saw Takahata and Shizuna sitting together laughing with each other. Seeing Asuna jumped to conclusions and ran from the scene "Hey that's…Takamichi…Asuna-chan!" he said seeing the girl bolt and began running after her.

As he ran he was spotted by the cheerleaders troop and Ako "Ako you were really great…" complimented Misa over their practice "Really?" she asked blushing in embarrassment as Madoka spotted the running Asuna and the familiar person running after her. "Hey, wasn't that Asuna and one of the handsome guys from this morning? They know each other" wondered Sakurako as she and her friend couldn't help but admire the long…white…hair 'It can't be…' the three bar Ako thought who was thinking "Who was that really cute guy before?'

Naruto ended up chasing Asuna to the world tree "No doubt…it must be like that…few days ago, I felt a little suspicious about their relationship" she muttered to herself looking over the side Asuna-chan!" Naruto shouted as he arrived, he had to hand it to Asuna she could run pretty fast.

"Asuna-chan, that wasn't what it looked like, those two were just eating together. There's no need to jump to conclusions" he tried to tell as she wouldn't turn round to face him "But it is…that atmosphere. It's n use because I'm a stupid and violent girl that's only got a few friends. Plus my personality isn't the one loved by others…even Takahata…" she said in self pity.

"Asuna-chan, I of all people can tell you, that's not true. When I look at you I see a steady, determined, beautiful young woman. It's what I and Negi like about you" he said as she turned round hearing that. "Besides you have more friends than you think Asuna-chan, a lot of the girls in class are your friends, even Ayaka-chan since she is your friendly rival. Plus without you Negi would have no idea how to survive here hell if you hadn't been here he'd be mobbed for cuteness on a day to day basis."

She smirked before laughing a little "I guess your right, the brat can be such an idiot really" she said a Naruto handed her a handkerchief "Thanks Naruto, I guess I should keep trying my best to confess" he smiled as her face no longer looked sad 'Takamichi is lucky really, most guys would love to have a beautiful girl you Asuna-chan'.

XBreakX

Looking over Negi after class the next day Naruto could see trouble brewing already, he had managed to get several appointments/dates with some of the girls in class and saw he would be having a thought time with them all. Naruto had already made a few dates in his planner and also a reminder that the Reborn would be coming with his family soon and actually was excited to meet them.

"Good afternoon Negi-sensei, Naruto" said Nodoka as she came by the fountain where Negi, Naruto, Asuna and Kazumi were with her friend behind her. "What's up Nodoka-chan?" asked Naruto as the girls face went red trying to say something to Negi "The Library exploration club is having an adventure meeting. You must come please!" she said handing over the tickets.

"Naruto-kun the comic appreciation club will also be doing sketches so you must come okay?" Haruna said to Naruto "Sure Haruna-chan…she trying to as him out right?" he whispered the last part as she nodded. He went over to Nodoka "You can o it Nodoka-chan, be confident in yourself" he said so only she could hear.

Nodding she stuttered with a red face before looking at Negi "Erm, Negi-sensei during the school festival…would…would you want to go out with me together?" she asked smiling."Ah go? Go out…together?" said Negi caught off guard before Nodoka ran off "It's so embarrassing I actually said it aloud!"

"Sigh…sometimes her shyness is her down fall, don't you agree Haruna-chan?" said girl nodded "Yeah…Negi you okay?" he nodded "Yes no problems with me" Naruto turned to Haruna "You'd better go after her or who knows what'll happen."

She nodded "Just make sure you come by Naruto-kun…see you later. "Nodoka, wait for me" she said running after her friend. "You alright Asuna-san?" asked Yue "No, noting. Just, Nodoka-chan is so…courageous…" Yue smiled "…I also agree…" she then gave Negi a glance before joining Haruna in her chase after Nodoka. "Negi…you sure are getting popular aren't you" Naruto joked a little as the boys sputtered a denial and Chamo, Asuna and Kazumi enjoyed the joke.

"Excuse me Naruto, Negi-sensei" said Chachamaru walking over in a beautiful kimono that had a leaf design to it with her hair tied up as well. "Hey Cha-chan" greeted Naruto as she handed him a piece of paper "these are Master's chess club borsches and this is a teas ceremony outdoor session coupon" Naruto smiled "Thanks Cha-chan, I always like the tea you make" he said as the girl looked nervous about her next question.

""After that…if…you are…free…any time at the school…can you…with me…" Naruto tilted his head "What are you trying to say Cha-chan?" her nerves got the better of her and she sped away on her skates "Nothing! I wait for you with you tea!" she said as she rushed away. "What's wrong with her?" asked Kazumi with an all knowing smirk "Ho knows?" replied Asuna "Hmm, an outdoor teas session will be nice" commented Naruto looking at the two items he'd been handed 'Does that mean Chachamaru-san also…' thought Asuna.

"Hey, Negi, onii-san the battle tournament registration is almost over! Let's go and register!" shouted Kotaro "But I don't want to register" replied Negi "Negi, I'd suggest you go, it's a good chance to rest your strength and skill level 'not to mention the special guest.' Kotaro nodded "Yeah plus we can finally see who's stronger between us Negi and I get a chance to fight onii-san." Negi took out his planner "But my schedule is already so full…" he felt Naruto grab his shoulder "We'll figure something out."

"Right, right but there is still a tiny problem" said Kotaro "Problem?" questioned Negi "Yeah well since me and you are under 12 we'll be in the junior section" Kotaro informed him ad Chamo had a gleam in his eye "I've got an idea!" he shouted and Kotaro was all ears as the two ran off with Negi following behind.

"You and Negi are popular aren't you Naruto-kun" commented Kazumi "Maybe…" he muttered with a small grin. "Forget that let's go and prepare our own activity" said Asuna "AH there you are Asuna" called Ako. "Hey there Ako-chan, Madoka-chan everything alright?" asked Naruto "Actually we wanted to ask about the friend of that guy Asuna was with yesterday, the one with the same style hair as Negi" asked Madoka.

"I can answer that" Naruto answered as Asuna realized that she had been spotted yesterday but was thankful they didn't now it was Naruto. "That's Negi's cousin but I think he's only going to be here for a short while though…" he told them "Eh Negi's cousin" said a surprised Ako as an older Negi and Kotaro joined the scene.

Naruto shook his head seeing as the two had used the age pills to look older "Hello Ako, Madoka" greeted Negi shocking the two "Eh how do you know about us…?" asked Ako a little alarmed. ""Negi told him about the class and his students Ako-chan" Naruto told her "Ah yes this is our first meeting, I am Nagi Springfield." She smiled as Ako blushed "nice to meet you…"

"Oh Naruto you didn't forget about the favour we asked of you right?" asked Madoka "Don't worry I'll be there" he reassured as the girl smiled and Ako held something out to Negi "Although this may seem meaningless, but if you have the chance please visit us!" before running off "See you all later" said Madoka going after her friend.

"Looks like she has a crush on the older you Nagi…" said Naruto "Must be what they call love at first sight" added Kazumi. Meanwhile Eva was walking down the steps toward the monument "Sheesh I can't be staying with them every year to help them to prepare" she then spoted the older looking Negi and jumped to conclusions.

Running over she shouted "Nagi! Why are you…" she was stopped by Naruto flicking her head "Calm down Eva-chan it's an illusion" he informed her as Negi explained what he was doing. "So you're thinking of going to the tournament…?" she stated "Yes master me, Naruto-nii and Kotaro-kun are."

Thinking it over for a moment, "In that case I'll join the tournament too. I'm very concerned about my student progress" she said smiling "Huh, Master you too?" asked Negi a little worried. "Yes but I'm more interested in fight you Naruto, I'll show you that I'm stranger than you think and at the end of it you'll have to accompany me for one whole day in this form" she said trying her best to look scary which worked on Negi even though he wasn't the target.

"Sure but you could just ask you know" he said as the girl nearly face faulted "Good well I'll look forward to it then" she said walking away trying to keep face. As she walked away another person joined them "Good afternoon everyone" said a voice spooking most of them "Afternoon Sayo-chan" Naruto waved "Um Negi-sensei…it it is convenient. Did you mention going out with other girls for the school festival?" Sayo asked with a small blush on her face making Naruto smirk.

XBreakX

It was night time and Negi and Naruto were looking over there planners and schedules for the festival "Even a spirit has joined in…this trip has become a little overstated…" Negi whined "What should I do? I better give up on the tournament" he cried comically at his situation. "I know what you mean…I could use clones but that seems unfair to the girls really" Naruto said as Konoka came over with some tea.

While Negi began panicking Asuna ad Konoka were looking at there schedules Negi's had him visiting a lot of the girls as did Naruto's but had different girls on each and Naruto's had a space which said Vongola on it. "Naruto-kun who's this Vongola?" asked Konoka "Just some family friends that one of my friends wants to introduce me to."

"Seems like we will have to work harder…" Negi said checking it over again "Compared to this morning you are having a harder time than Asuna at the festival…" Konoka added making the boy turned round "Ah Asuna-san, please work harder. Right since it's also tough for Asuna-san" he said smiling innocently "I'm sure she can handle it, Asuna-chan is very determined when it comes to most things she likes" said Naruto.

Asuna nodded and when Negi and Konoka were preparing for bed and Naruto had left she took her phone out "Everybody is working so hard…" she mumbled scrolling down to Takahata's number and pressing the call button. "Hello? Is it Takahata? It…it's me. Yes its Asuna…yes…no…it's about the school festival…about what you are planning…"

Meanwhile in the classroom Naruto and his clones were helping the construction of the haunted house so the others didn't have to worry too much about it he couldn't wait to see their happy faces at his work.

XBreakX

"Wow it's done!" said Yuuna looking at the entrance piece for their haunted house "what a great atmosphere!" shouted Sakurako as the other student cheered at the completion. "Strange though…I thought we'd have to work through the nights to get it done" mused Ayaka glancing at Naruto "Yeah not just the entrance but someone has helped with the insides too" added Yue.

Negi was too busy looking at the workman but also the festival as a whole was n his mind "Someone said many people come to the festival events?" Negi questioned "That's because during Mahora's festival days the area around the world tree becomes amazing" Sakurako told him. "Well since everything is pretty much finished looks like people can go then" informed Ayaka as the girl ran off and she turned to the remaining teacher "You look tired Naruto-nii, late night?"

He smiled at her "You can say that…" he said as Ako came over with the school paper "Have the others seen this?" she asked "Eh another Mahora sport win?" Yuuna checked before looking at the article with some of the other girls who hadn't left yet. "The real truth about the world tree? Once in 22 years…now the truth is told! An investigation by the academy's 7 wonders research society…"

"Wonder what the truth is…?" pondered Naruto as Shizuna came by "Ah Naruto, good I found you first. The principal wants you to meet him by the world tree. I'm on my way to inform Negi-sensei and Sakurazaki-san too" she informed him. "Okay then, thank Shizuna, Negi just left so it should take long to find him" he said waving to the others girls as he walked off.

"Hey what's this…?" asked Yuuna looking at one of the final pieces of the scenery for the haunted house 'Hope you all enjoy the work we put into this, be proud that we as a class made this together. Naruto (Insert Chibi Naruto giving them thumbs up). "Guy come and have a long at this!" called Yuuna as the others came over and saw the message "You know…I hope Naruto-kun isn't too busy on the last day now…" said Yuuna as the other girls had similar thought seeing the kind gesture and hard work of their teacher.

XBreakX

Naruto was waiting with the others at the world tree as Negi walked up the steps "Oh Negi-kun…we've been waiting for you" said the principle as he stood with faces like Kotaro, Takamichi, Yuuna's father and a familiar students face trying to hide. "Now then this way young friend, lets start Negi-kun, I hope you and Naruto-kun are feeling more at home?"

"The people assembled here are usually scattered and working among university town's various places: elementary, middle, high schools and university…magic teachers and magic pupils. Let's do it everybody" he said. There was a moment of silence before Negi cried "WHAT!" in shock seeing as there were more magic users than he anticipated. "I've expressly gathered us today because a problem had come up. Ladies and gentle man we must decide how to use our strengths to defeat it" said the principal.

"An enemy?" question Kotaro itching for another fight "A…Again? Is it someone very strong?" said a worried Negi "It's not like on the field trip. It's a serious matter but not along that line. But it's still very serious…you know the world tree legend of unrequited love."

"Yes couple that confess under the world tree are more likely to start a relationship no matter the situation before confessing" said Naruto "Don't tell me you believe all that stuff about love and what not onii-san" said Kotaro not getting the ideas of love yet "You're ten…you'll learn one day…maybe sooner" he muttered thinking about a certain freckled wall flower.

"They use it to get a lover?" asked Negi getting a nod from Naruto "Well what's the big deal?" wondered Kotaro believing it to be nonsense. "Naruto-kun is correct and it's time I tell you the truth of the matter. Every 22 years the tree will grant any request made under it."

The two bys and Setsuna had mouths agape at this ""However from now until the end of the school festival on the final day the legend of the tree will come true. So we must all watch out for this behaviour, and block any confessions made by the pupils" he told them. "It doesn't grant wishes does it?" questioned Naruto "Indeed the tree's name is Bontou (Sacred Tree) and as you should know holds a great power inside. Because of this it's a place where the wood magic builds up.

Once every 22 year period that magical power gains strength and overflows its boundaries. From the world tree in the centre, 6 points around it gather its strong magic power. The plaza id one of those places, and like Naruto said it will not grant wishes. Instead it allows confessions to succeed at a rate of 120%. A spell of such power class must be used correctly" he told them with an image of Negi and Konoka holding hands and made Naruto swear he was related to guy since he had the power to create images from nothing.

None of them noticed a near by Sayo listening in for Kazumi "Normally this wouldn't happen for another year by due to weather abnormalities due to sunspots it's a year early. Accordingly in this time of emergency I'm drafting you to help us dealing with the situation" Naruto decided to interject "Is it right to stop people confessing, it takes a lot of confidence and courage to do it?"

"I'm afraid not, the underlying principle for a magic user is completely opposite. A person needs permanence to manipulate their spirit. But if love isn't there one becomes a slave if the person they love cannot shoulder the burden and the situation becomes unpleasant."

Naruto nodded in understanding "I have some concerns then" he added rolling up his sleeve "As I told you I'd be working on Eva-chan seal and since the tree is connected to the seal it was easy for me to integrate the seal with myself. However my concern is that because of this if someone was to confess to me the chance of success may go up by 10%."

"That is something but I'm sure knowing you Naruto it shouldn't be too much of a problem, your skill level tells me that you can deal with this if the event calls for it" said the principal. "Somebody's watching us" a girl with reddish brown hair stated. She was in the school uniform and had a broom. A man with wearing a suit and had slicked back hair and a beard, clicked something. Then waved his hand, sending a wave of air that sliced a flying machine. 'Impressive use of wind magic, looks like we have too spies, Sayo-chan and the machine maker' Naruto thought to himself.

"There's a strong feeling of magic in that machine. Students are fining out who the magician are. There are intelligent pupils who despise us aren't there?" said the bearded magician. "Chase them! If they get too far there'll be too much publicity about this. Limit the numbers f pupils who find out" the man then ordered.

"Well as long as they don't think of confessing! The main concern is that the adolescent students don't make a big mistake. However sincere magic users may properly make a successful request. Use discretion and now all of us will take patrol shifts until the end of the festival…everyone scatter" he told them.

We should get paid" commented Kotaro "I doubt you will though" replied Naruto next to him. "Negi-kun will you be able to handle students' confessions?" the principal asked "Hah?" he said a little taken back Hmm? Do you have someone in mind for this?" he then asked thinking of Konoka. "No, not really!" he said laughing nervously while rubbing the back of his head before he and the others left.

XBreakX#

"I was amazed…the world tree legend was true…and also I didn't know the extent that magic teachers are here" mused Negi as he walked with Naruto, Setsuna and Kotaro who was currently munching on an apple. "Really Negi, Takamichi and the principal can use magic is it really that hard to believe" noted Naruto as Kotaro decided to comment "Whatever but I disagree about fight the kissy face stuff, it's no big deal. Of course western mages are hopeless."

Naruto ruffled his hair "Like I said your ten, when you get to my age romance is important and also Negi's a western mage and he beat you" Naruto pointed out "That doesn't mean anything until me and Negi decide who's stronger in the competition. And what's so good about that mussy stuff anyway?"

"You're too young to understand and Negi how do you think we'll mange all our dates now with this patrol duty?" Negi panicked taking out his schedule "Naruto-nii this is impossible. How am I supposed to go on all these dates? I'm all over to star with…How did this happen to me?" he asked and Naruto had several answers but none helpful so kept them to himself.

"You'll just have to try your best for them Negi" Naruto said over his shoulder while Kotaro scowled "Tied up by promises to women. I misjudged you, idiot" he said while Negi defended himself with "I beg to differ me and Naruto-nii are their teachers."

It was then someone crashed into the food stand behind them Naruto and Negi rushed over "Are you alright?" Negi asked "Ne…Negi-bozu, Naruto-kun thank goodness it's you can you help me out? Suspicious people are chasing me!" said Chao. Naruto looked in the direction she came from and saw several black figures in masks who were quickly approaching.

"Come on Chao-chan. Let's get out of here everyone!" he said to the others as he picked up Chao bridal style and held her close to him before jumping away with the others following behind. "Hey what are they, can we just fight them?" asked Kotaro as they jumped across the roofs "No too dangerous with everyone around otherwise Chao cold have used her pactio. Although I'm surprised you didn't call for me…" he said to the girl.

"The truth is I'm being chased by an evil magician I didn't have time to call you so I hoped I'd find you and Negi-sensei, Naruto-kun" Chao explained "Eh? Evil magician" said an alarmed Negi, jumping ahead more figures appeared and Naruto threw Chao up before the figures could make a grab for her but in doing do her coat came off revealing her to be in a Chinese dress with thigh high stockings. Naruto meanwhile with Setsuna batted away the figures before catching Chao.

"you okay Chao-chan?" Naruto asked getting a nod from the girl loving her current position "Hai I'm okay, thanks Naruto-kun" Naruto looked back to the figures 'Similar to when I used my pactio but what do they want with Chao-chan…' he thought as the figures descended upon them. "Should we get ready to fight back?" asked Setsuna "These people are similar to my dog spirits killing them is alright."

"Well then I guess there no choice then, Tueri omne pretiosum spiritus ventus turbo et roto decet meus Lamina, Torquentem Turbine." Thrusting out his hand slicing winds shot out of his palm to cut down three of the figures while Kotaro and Setsuna using Ki based attacks to take out theirs and Negi using 'Sagitta Magica Series Lucis' on them making them explode like but gave the appearance of fireworks in the sky.

"Negi-sensei!" shouted Setsuna as a shadow figure appeared behind Negi while one was also coming behind her "Behind you Sakurazaki-san!" both took out the others opponent quickly with Negi infusing his fists with lightning magic. 'Archery of magic and Twisting Storm? The opponent has a magician' said a voice mentally to two others 'they defeated 17 magaicians in the blink of an eye, they have good experience.' 'Hmm…this is to find student that need to be looked out for, but it shows surprising results' the genius Chao Lingshen has magicians as he companions or could id be just the luck of the goddess" said a dark skin tones man.

"Thanks everyone I'm saved" said Chao with a small bow in an alley "But we can't let our guard down yet. The person that was controlling those puppets should be nearby" said Setsuna with a serious expression. "but I'm urprised to see how strong everyone is, Naruto-kun didn't tell me much abut how good you were able to fight Negi-sensei, Kotaro-kun" Chao smiled happily next to Naruto "To perform magic like releasing fireworks, as expected of Negi-sensei" she gave him the thumbs up.

"Nah, I still require magic, I almost forgot you knew about magic from Naruto-nii Chao-san" she nodded leaning her head against Naruto "Hmm kind of…" Naruto looked down at her "You have any idea who was chasing you? And, evil magicians inside the school…?" he asked getting a nervous laugh.

Naruto, Setsuna and Kotaro then felt someone approaching "Pleas wait a while it seems that they already know our location" said Setsuna "there are three of them nearby" added Kotaro. "Ahh this isn't good if I get caught they might erase my memory" said a little worried "Not going to happen" said Naruto holding her close with one arm.

"Hey Negi, onii-san this area is already been surrounded by them. Starting from the right 50, 80, 70 inches, there is a person on the rood, what should we do?" asked Kotaro.

'We are not familiar with the opponent at the moment, we need to be careful, understand?' said the dark skinned man with telepathy. 'Ok we understand' said another of the three figures while the last being followed by two of the dark figures thought 'Surround the three and finish them in an instant' she ordered.

"Negi, I see you have a plan" said Naruto with the boy nodding "We'll win by attacking first, go out from this direction, finish them within the crowd, Setsuna-san go from the top" he told them "Heh although you're an amateur that's not such bad tactics Negi" said Kotaro with a grin. "It will be bad if they call reinforcements, Ermine Magic Thought Wave Sealing" Chamo said conjuring a magic seal.

'Hmm…I can't talk telepathically' thought the approaching man. "Now is the chance go!" said Chamo as Setsuna flipped back onto the roof her sword and pactio card drawn "Oh, they appeared? It's stupid to even try…" said the man on the roof. The three attacking quickly discovered that the ones attacking were some of the others that morning so he walked out with his arm around Chao and went up to the blond who was in a standoff with Negi.

"It seems there has been a misunderstanding, follow my magic signal you wish to talk" he said disappearing in a swirl of flower petals. "Seems we have no choice" muttered the blonde while the girl with the broom was amazed at the technique.

XBreakX

"Care to explain the situation" asked Naruto standing in front of Chao defensively "It's us that want to understand the situation Naruto-sensei. Why are you protecting the student that causes do much trouble?" the man asked him. "Because, Chao-chan is my responsibility as my student. Any attack on my student will result in my actions taking place" the man was shocked by this "What? Chao Lingshen's teacher is you?"

Naruto nodded "Both I and Negi are her teacher" the man suddenly realized what had happened "I see so that's what is going on. Ahh, I was worried there were unknown mages in the acaemy got me worried for a moment. However back to the main subject, you haven't heard of the stuff about Chao Lingshen?"

"Maybe I have, maybe I haven't what of it?" said Naruto cryptically wanting to know the situation "Don't worry we will handle things on this side. Please come here Chao Lingshen" said the man but before the two dark figures could grab her they were cut down by claw marks so fast you couldn't see.

"Do not touch my student" he growled out while the blonde girl looked at him with an annoyed expression "You still don't understand the situation, Miss Lingshen's memory of magic must be erased" she told him as he pulled out a card the Erit Moriens card. "I see no issue in her knowing of magic as one of my pactio partners" he told them getting a look of surprise from each not expecting Chao to have a pactio partner.

"It matters not Chao has been warned three times. For the sake of us Magicians to live peacefully within modern society our existence should be kept secret normal people should know about it."

Naruto activated the card changing his clothes to his black suit and gloves "By becoming my pactio partner Chao-chan is under my protection and by all rights her knowledge of magic is allowed due to the contract made between us." The man shook his head "The school rule was broken and as such she must be punished despite her situation, erasing her memory is necessary…"

"Necessary? How can you say that, Chao-chan does not deserve to have her memory erased, her knowledge of magic has lead me to share my own secrets with her. As such I trust he with that knowledge so I will not have to get rid of that" he stared down at the man tempted to release his magical pressure on him "Even if that criminal Evangeline is helping her, we have to be careful" Naruto response was to call flames to his hands.

"Choose your words carefully as Eva-chan id another friend of mine and I don't take well to people slandering my friends" Naruto said with narrowed eyes as Chao hid behind him honestly not wanting her memory erased since it would take her memories of Naruto too. "That's right please don't assume that out students are criminals or dangerous people" said Negi "Chao-san is our student and like Naruto-nii she is our responsibility."

The man seemed to accept the words of the two as Naruto calmed down "I…understand I will trust you for today, Negi-kun but you Naruto watch your step, your Fate could end up your too" he warned and Naruto gave a small nod. The three walked away from the group "Is this okay?" asked the blonde "I'll let it go, they were quite good in the battle a minute ago, but if Naruto had joined we would certainly lose, still with Nagi's son there it can't be all bad" said the man.

"Thank you Negi-kun, Naruto-kun, you are a life saver" said Chao holding Negi's hand "You're over-exaggerating Chao-san" Negi said a little embarrassed "But why were they calling you a dangerous person Chao-chan. What have you done before?" he then asked while she smiled "Huh, huh this is a secret…but besides that is there anything troubling you Negi-kun?" Negi adopted a confused look.

"For the sake of you helping me I will help you on anything that Is troubling you. This is Chao Lingshen's power of science" she smiled hugging Naruto's side before handing him a watch. "Because of that you get this?"

XBreakX

Can that help in anything because Chao-can's invention is very weird" asked Asuna holding the watch that had three dials and the twelve star signs on it. "I think there is more to it than meets the eye Asuna-chan, it's just Chao-chan went off to do her work before we could ask her" Naruto told her.

"Oh there they are, Negi-kun, Naruto-kun!" shouted Makie "Over here, pre-festival is gonna start is we don't hurry" Makie stood with most of 3-A behind her "Negi-sensei, Naruto-nii please come with us together" they nodded and walked over to the group Nagi standing my Ayaka and Naruto by Kaede.

"Oh everybody look quickly the world tree has started to glow" shouted Ako as they saw the tree light up in the night sky and Naruto felt a small twinge in his body. "So cool is usually doesn't glow until the last day" said Yuuna "It only happened every 22 years it might be true. Hmm the feeling is getting more exciting!" added Kazumi. "I guess Mahora festival had begun" muttered Naruto getting the feeling something big had just started.

On the blimp above the academy stood three figures "This could prove troublesome, Negi-sensei is a nicer guy than I thought. But with Naruto-kun I can't help but feel bad…I know this could end up hurting him but…I need to work hard" said Chao next to Hakase and Chachamaru.

"Nothing bad will happen to Naruto will it?" asked Chachamaru "We'll do our best not to Chachamaru don't worry I'd never willing cause harm to him" Chao answered back.

XBreakX

It was now the first day of the festival and Naruto was walking down with Negi and watched as the little kid was amazed by it all "I never thought this festival would be this big" he said looking all around. "The reason is that the festival is put together by the academy all over the country, it is a world famous event. It is predicted that over 40 million people will visit Mahora academy over the 3 days" said Yue sipping her juice box as she Haruna and Nodoka were dressed in long black dresses.

"Although it officially states that the festival last only three days, but I is so big that it usually lasts longer" Haruna then took over. "They usually allow is to dress up in anything we want during the festival, it is very interesting to see what people might wear" she pointed out as Yue began again. "Mahora academy relies on the festival to show people the meaning of fun. During the festival the academy is full of energetic student hosting their events.

The guests from the east that have heard of the news come to see. They bring their whole family, recently this has been increasing. In the past few years Mahora festival has been affected y the society, which means that the festival has become more of business rather than an event. It is said that over 2 billion and 60 thousand was made in just one day.

There are also companies and some older students that make a couple million in the duration of the festival. The purpose of the festival was to develop international relationships so it was allowed but…" her explanation was cut off as Negi's eyes wandered around and Nodoka gave him a guide for a festival. Naruto meanwhile was really surprised at how much the festival was important to the school and what it all meant.

"Come on Negi we need to get to class" said Naruto as the boy was marvelling at a life size dinosaur costume "Oh ok!" when the got to class the first thing to greet them was Yuuna and Sakurako dressed in skimpy outfits that would make most men nosebleed while Fuka was dressed as a Yukinko. "Naruto-kun!" Yuuna and Sakurako shouted glomping him to which he luckily stayed on his feet.

"Naruto-kun thank you so much for helping out with all this" said Yuuna wearing a furry top with ears and tails and a bell tied round her neck obvious Neko. "Because of you the Heart Beat girl's haunted house is a success and is very popular" said Sakurako wearing a corset and demon wings on her head, going for what he presumed a vampire.

Many f the boys were sending jealous looks at Naruto as the two hot girls hugged him but Negi on the other hand had other concerns "Why are there only girls, what is the meaning of this?" he asked while Sakurako gave an impish smile. "Every guest has a girl as their partner, every touch will cost 500 yen why don't we show you both" she said as she pulled Negi and Naruto forward.

"For our guests this haunted house has three different paths for you to choose" she told the two as Negi muttered about choosing the least scary path. In front of them was Ayaka in a nice white gown, Makie in a dark coloured kimono and Akira in an old style school uniform.

"Welcome to the 3-A haunted house~~~" they said in unison "before Negi could choose Naruto interjected "I'll go with Akira-chan" Negi's jaw dropped as he was planning to go with Akira as she looked the safest. "Erm…I guess I'll go with Makie-san then" said girl pumped er fist while Ayaka cried anime tears for her Negi-sensei not picking her.

Stepping through the door Naruto noticed something "You had Chao prepare this didn't you?" he asked seeing that the hallways was much bigger than should be possible "It's one of her inventions, Naruto-kun" she said holding his arm and leading him through. He spotted many of the girls looking dead and chasing him through the corridor, Naruto was laughing at their attempts to scare him especially when Misa, Madoka and Chizuru came through the window and tripped to take off his clothes he even spotted Sayo helping out too before he existed the room just as Negi was groping Asuna accidentally.

Afterward Naruto was with Asuna, Konoka, Setsuna and a depressed Negi upset over being hit by Asuna 'again' while Naruto had let his ears and tail out. He's discovered he could the merge the tails into one which he was happy for since it meant less trouble for him really. "Negi don't forget you have that date with Nodoka-chan later" Naruto reminded Negi who blushed "No, No, No it's not a date" he denied before wobbling a little and Konoka catching him.

"What's the matter? Are you alright Negi?" asked Asuna "I'm okay just got a bit tired form the haunted house" he told them trying not to let them worry. "Negi-kun you shouldn't force yourself to help out. A 10 year old should get more sleep now go to the nurses' room and sleep there for a while" Konoka told him.

"I'll take him there Konoka-chan" said Naruto as Setsuna followed behind "Oh then I will go as well since my club doesn't have any activities. When they got to the office the nurse gave Naruto, Negi and Setsuna some tea an Negi settled down for a quick 30 minute nap. As he drifted ff both Setsuna and Naruto yawned and lied down for a light snooze.

XBreakX

"Ah!" said Negi jerking up from the bed before noticing it wasn't bright in the office "Eh…why is it dark now?" he asked as Naruto and Setsuna woke up "8…8 o'clock? 8 o'clock at night?" he muttered in confusion before it hit him.

"Crap I overslept! What should I do? I still need to go and see how everyone's doing there's also a pre-tournament for the teachers. There a lot of things I need to do!" he said in panic "What should I do Naruto-nii, Setsuna-san?" he shouted arms waving about.

"Aniki what about the date with Nodoka-san?" asked Chamo "It was this afternoon at four!" Negi quickly put on his jacket holding the watch he got from Chao "Let's go to the meeting place first" but Naruto grabbed him "Negi think it's too late" he said a little sadly.

"That's bad, bad, bad, what should I do" he cried swinging the watch about before the room started spinning and before they knew it, it was bright outside again "What just happened?" asked Naruto as Setsuna looked at the clock "Eh…10 o'clock…?" Naruto looked over and then outside "it can't be…" he muttered "…time travel…"

XChapter EndX

Well the festival has started and it's almost time for the Vongola to join us in this merry story will do my best writing up events to suit them and we'll see about another lemon soon okay. Hope you like the way I wrote up the Chao scene before since I wanted it to go a bit different.

Also as you may have noticed I did create my own spell in this chapter, the spell is a similar to the bearded mans wind spell at the world tree if you want an idea although I had other spells in mind when writing down the chant.

spiritus ventus turbo et roto decet meus laminatorquentem turbine = spirit of wind, whirl and rotate, become my blade, twisting storm

I will be honest there was a key word in this chant that could have made this a close range spell if anyone can tell me exactly (or round about) what idea I was thinking I'll consider letting them pick out the next lemon character…it's not the rasengan but does involve rotation.

Till next time bye