A Wolf in Mahora
Chapter 37: Walks and Talks
I do not own Negima or Naruto
Italics for thoughts and spells
Have been talking it over with a friend and decided that only Sakurako would be in the harem after much deliberation, having all three is too much.
Summer holiday arc now people, a little more and I think I'll be the first to reach the magical world arc in a Naruto/Negima xover but I'm not completely sure, next update could take a while people so you'll have to be patient.
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Early in the morning was walking through the streets of Mahora, today he had a few people to talk with while the girls had their 'chat' with Chao. He was sure she'd be relatively okay but maybe be a bit banged up from a fierce training session with the others. Negi had accepted that Chao was staying but his mind was still a little abuzz with the knowledge of his father being alive alongside the ending of the battle. Naruto was tempted to tell him of his mother but figured after speaking with Al that another member of Ala Rubra would do it better.
He himself was fine, both Chao and Chizuru were now like him and Zazie already being half demon now had extended life spans, although he id wonder what the other girls would end up being as there was no guarantee what they'd become. "I'm starting to wonder if watching the clouds would be better… now I'm sounding like Shikamaru" Naruto chuckled to himself as he went to Chao Bao Zi.
"Morning Yotsuba-chan, can I get some nikuman please?" he asked the chef taking his usual seat.
"Of course Naruto it'll be just a moment" she replied smiling. She was happy that Chao got to stay with them, as it was the two of them that made Chao Bao Zi and it wouldn't be the same without her at the restaurant. "Thank you Naruto…" she said putting the plate in front of him.
"What for Yotsuba-chan?" Naruto asked taking a bit f his first nikuman.
"For everything with Chao. When I first found out she would have to leave I was sad, but I knew it was something she needed to do but when you came into out lives alongside Negi-sensei she began to change a little more" she said stirring the pot in front of her and Naruto.
"As much as she'd like to deny it Chao kept her distance from boys that may be interested in her or hide certain things from her friends like me and Ku Fei. When you became a regular here she was always the one to serve you and always wanting to talk to you. And now you have given her the chance to stay and forgiven her for lying to you about her origins, in a way I don't think I can thank you enough" she said as Naruto gave a wide smile from his seat.
"I did what I did because I love Chao and knew I had to find a way around the situation. But you can thank me by you keeping up your skill in cooking Yotsuba-chan, which is all I ask. You'll have a great business when you graduate I can tell. Anyway thanks for breakfast, I got a day full of little tasks to do, enjoy you day" Naruto said leaving his payment with a large tip.
"You welcome Naruto and have a nice day as well" Yotsuba said with a small wave watching the white haired teacher make his way away from the stand. 'You really can do the impossible, just like Chao always said' she thought remembering how Chao had spoken to her about becoming his partner and some of his stories.
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"Where to first now… this is the only problem with so many girls in the class" he muttered to himself, however luck would have it that one of the girls he planned to talk to walked up behind him.
"Naruto" the girl tapped his shoulder and Naruto turned to see Chachamaru with a bag full of cat food. "Are you alright Naruto, you seem to be troubled" she said with concern.
"Hmm, of it's nothing Cha-chan, I take it it's feeding time for the cats?" he asked as she nodded. "Would you mind if I came to help, I'd like to talk to you anyway?" he asked her as she gave another node although this time with a small redness in her cheeks considering she'd be alone with Naruto.
It didn't take long to find the usual spot for the cats feeding place, Chachamaru's cat Yurine that was allowed to roam free but had a collar with a small bell was there and ran over to rub at her leg affectionately, before doing the same to Naruto. "I take it she's the unofficial leader of these cats?" he asked seeing how the other cats seem to be following Yurine.
"I believe so, she does seem to have that quality. It's somewhat like you Naruto, naturally having people follow you as you guide them" said Chachamaru beginning to take the lids of the cans.
"Maybe… but I prefer to think that I'm walking by the sides on the people by me. It's nicer like that and let's you speak a little more freely I find. Cha-chan, how are you after the end of the battle, I was told you were battling Chisame-chan on a digital front?" he questioned as Chachamaru's hand stopped on her can opener.
"Ummm… I'm fine Naruto, there are no problems and I suffered no damage to my systems in the battle with Chisame-san" the girl answered her face red and her core heating up a little. "But what about you Naruto, what are your thoughts over the task I was assigned by Chao-san for the battle?" she asked nervously seeing as she didn't want to upset him.
Naruto walked over and tilted her chin "Like I said it's fine Cha-chan, you did what was asked of you. No one was injured in the end and it all worked out so don't worry your pretty little face over it okay" he smiled as she gave a small nod.
'Does he think I'm pretty…?' the robot girl thought to herself, self conscious over her look and had been when she looked herself in the mirror in the mornings. It was something Eva had taken notice of and had been documenting for teasing at a later date, especially the ones where Chachamaru would be plucking the petals of flowers.
'Maybe I should ask about Chisame-san's pactio? Her face had reddened quite a lot when she mentioned her kiss, most likely the forging of the contract' she questioned herself before settling on not asking and just feeding the cats quietly and enjoying her time alone with Naruto.
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After leaving Chachamaru with the cats Naruto set off for his next destination for the day, heading for the girls dorm. "By now she must be updating her blog" Naruto mused as he knocked on the door. A few seconds later Chisame opened the door to see the white haired teacher "Hey Chisame-chan, you ready to have that talk over the pactio?" he asked the bespectacled girl who nodded letting him enter her room, which was still tidy and cool thanks to her air-con.
"So… I'm your partner now huh? What does this all mean exactly Naruto?" Chisame asked Naruto holding her card from Naruto.
"Well… a pactio partner is someone who supports the magister magi when they are chanting spells due to them usually having to concentrate on the incantations. I'm obviously very different in regards to how I fight with magic, even more now with my staff and cards. To me creating the contracts is a means to give those precious to me the means to defend themselves from threats that may come about or to help them become stronger in life" he explained as he drew out his other cards.
"As you know I have a few pactio already due to the amount of magic I have. Unlike Negi these are all permanent which allows for a stronger bond between my magic and your artefact and also allows me more range from which to call and summon you from. Any questions?" he asked Chisame who kept gazing at her card with a light red in her cheeks.
"This is why are the girls were chasing the gaki saying he was after a partner that day?" Naruto nodded to the question. "What does this mean between us I mean theres already Chizuru, Kaede, Mana and Haruna. Are you sure you want some computer girl like me in your group cus I doubt I'm cut out for fighting more weird things in my life. The only reason I can just about accept this is because you know that this is weird for the outside world" she said turning from her card to look into his blue eyes.
He chuckled "I agree this whole thing is weird from a certain point of view. However Chisame-chan you kissed me so you're stuck with me now and I don't care if you spend a bit of your time on computers, it's part of who you are. Besides I need more voices of reason in my little group, right now there's Zazie-chan and she's fairly quiet really" he said smiling as she had a small one grace her lips.
"Yeah I guess she is… if I didn't have to make sure we had enough strength with the pactios… would you have considered making me a pactio partner Naruto?" she asked a little hesitantly which was understandable as Chisame at times had low self-esteem.
Naruto tilts her head and gave a chaste kiss to Chisame before leaning back smiling "Of course I would have, you and the others are all precious to me I just didn't want to force any more weirdness on your group really" he admitted as Chisame blushed before Naruto put his arms round her and put her head to his chest. "Chisame-chan, you don't have to worry about the others. From what I could tell Haruna-chan even expected you to join us at some point. Just know that you are a little more involved in my life now that you're my partner okay?" she nodded into his chest steam nearly coming off her head but calmed down as she heard his heartbeat.
"Thanks Naruto… I'm really glad you became our teacher so much more now. I kinda wonder what would have happened if you weren't?" she said to Naruto.
"Probably would have ended up falling for Negi in all honesty" he said as she shivered at the thought of falling for the ten year old.
"Please never suggest that, if that happened I don't even want to imagine it only Iincho could really get away with that" said Chisame with a light chuckle which Naruto mirrored.
"True but I find it admiring in Ayaka-chan, she see Negi's maturity as well as his innocence and manners. She just picked out someone special to be interested in, and Negi ends up with a partner with an influential family like I am" he said as Chisame remembered something.
"Oh yeah Chizuru-san's family is that heavy industry company. How do you think her family will take her choice of men especially since you're her teacher?" Chisame asked as Naruto sweat dropped a little.
"It'll be an interesting experience I have no doubt which will include a possible chase of me and her father when he learns I'm dating her" Naruto said as he broke the hug between the two of them. "I have a little time, wanna watch some anime for a bit I have some downloaded on my external hard drive?" he asked as she nodded.
"Sure what do you got on there" she asked as Naruto smiled plugging in the USB cable to her computer and he brought a chair over to her screens.
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'Well looks as though she's with us now or at least me when it comes to the world of magic. I'm glad she liked the series I downloaded on there too, we share a good taste of anime likes. Hmm… but what to do now?' Naruto wondered to himself trying to remember what was on his agenda for the day. 'Guess I could drop by the spots hall to see how some of the others are doing in their clubs' Naruto then set off to the sports hall.
"You know I still think this would be a descent place to train a little if they just got some more durable equipment" Naruto mused to himself walking through the hall of the building.
"I seriously doubt we could get equipment for someone like you Naruto-sensei" said Ninomiya-sensei behind Naruto as he turned as offered a small wave.
"Yo" he greeted her as she caught up "And I can't help it if some stuff is too easy for me" he shrugged as she shook her head at him remembering how he had gone for a run on the treadmill and ending up short circuiting the darn thin due to him going faster then the running machine could. He was on a bit of a high that day, double serving of ramen at Chao Bao Zi.
"You are at peak physical condition Naruto-sensei, I bet you're an the same level as Ku Fei I can tell despite her small structure the power she had in that body of hers" the teacher said remembering the tournament and all the 'CG' in it too that looked amazing.
"I know but big things in small packages would be a good metaphor for me and some of the girls in my class thinking about it. Anyway I just came to see of any from my class weren't too busy, some of them apparently were a little worried when I collapsed from exhaustion on the final day" Naruto explained as Ninomiya-sensei nodded accepting his answer knowing just how exhausting a class full of teenage girls could be, she was just lucky most of them got too tuckered out in class.
"I think a couple might be free, Makie is practising and Ako is out on the field. Yuuna should be finishing and I don't know about Akira so you'd have to check the pool yourself as long as you behave yourself" she smiled.
"It's me I always behave in the company of a lady" said Naruto with a big grin on his face as the two shared a small laugh before heading toward the pool.
When they got there Akira along with the other girls were all doing lengths in the pool with their times being good yet still showing room for improvement. "Are you sure I can leave you in the care of all these girls?" Ninomiya smirked as Naruto nodded his head at her to which she turned and left the room.
"Times like this I'm glad the dean let my status of polygamy be known. I'd be hunted down by so many angry women otherwise. Although it's still surprising they all seemed to take it in stride… I should stop talking to myself like that who knows who'll be listening" Naruto said to himself shaking is head of his little moment before just leaning against the side not wanting to disturb the girl's practise.
By the time the girls got tired Naruto had ended up writing down notes for his next book, changing Chao had given him a fresh idea for the franchise so tried to jot down as many before they all went from his brain. "Ehh Naruto-kun" said the surprised voice of Akira as Naruto lowered his notebook allowing the basketball and secret shooting ace see the whisker marks on his face confirming it was him.
"Hey Akira-chan how are you?" Naruto asked stashing his notebook away. "I had a clear schedule so I decided to visit the sports centre and see some of my students" he said as she smirked at him.
"Oh were the other all busy I take it then or did you just want to see the swim team?" Akira said jokingly as Naruto put his hands up defensively.
"You got me, my hormones directed me to the place where many young girls swimsuits. I was gonna offer my services and wash some girls backs after you all finished but now that you've caught me I can't" Naruto said before bursting out laughing which she joined in on wiping the tears threatening to spill from her eyes from the amount of laughter.
"Oh don't make me laugh so much, I'll get cramp in my sides Naruto-kun" Akira said holding her sides still smiling she had not expected the joke to come out but seeing Naruto made her want to have a little fun with him.
"Don't create an opening for a good joke then Akira-chan, I used to be a bit of a prankster in my day anyway" he said rubbing her back adding a little magic to relieve her tired muscles. "Now you go get showered and changed so you can join me for a bit of lunch, that's if you'd like that is?" Naruto offered as Akira nodded, her chest bouncing a little in the tight fitting swimsuit.
"Sure thing it'd be nice to spend a bit of time with you after all the cool down of the festival now. Yuuna was miffed that her prize was shared out when the found out the number of meal tickets she had. I hope you're paying however" she said imaging Yuuna crying anime tears at the though of all the lost meal tickets.
"Don't worry if being around Negi teaches you anything it's that a gentleman always pays for the meal unless she wants to herself" Naruto said opening the door for Akira to walking through.
"Wise word from Negi-kun… he seems so much older all the time" Akira asked Naruto who shrugged.
"Who knows, maybe just had some interesting people teach him lessons in life, I heard he knew Takamichi when he was a little younger" Naruto offered to Akira who nodded and proceeded to the changing room. "Meet you at the front Akira-chan" Naruto called to her hearing some girlish squeals from the room and thinking Akira was more than likely being grilled by the other girls.
Naruto chuckled hearing the girls and headed toward the front 'Well it's not all of them but Akira-chan is fun to hang out wit and we haven't had a chance to talk since our date really. If I remember Negi said he'd be sending a letter to his cousin and asked if I'd help him, that'll be nice' Naruto thought thinking how excited Negi sounded when he asked him to help with the letter.
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It wasn't too long before Akira came back from changing wearing a short navy blue shirt, yellow top and jean jacket, her hair in its usual style. Whereas Naruto was in a pair of black jeans, orange button-up shirt and grey zip-up hoodie, his hair being free with the small part tied off at the edge of his face as it was the style of hair on the card before he fused to it, he luckily didn't have to keep wearing the small pair of glasses.
"Any suggestions Akira-chan for where we can eat at since I am paying?" he asked the girl who put her finger on her chin in thought.
"Not sure with the festival now over most of the places around Mahora have gone back to their regular menus really. Guess we could look round and see if anything looks appetising" she replied the two started walking into the restaurant area.
After about 20 minutes of searching the pair found a descent buffet restaurant and happy enjoyed the choice for the meal. Naruto and Akira just chatted over her club activities and laughing over small jokes between the two.
"I'm glad you came round today Naruto-kun, you do seem to always make me smile. Part of me thinks if Negi-kun starts learning from you he'd be a real charmer for girls when he gets older" smiled Akira as Naruto gave a big smile.
"I'd say he's one already but I think it'd just be nice to see him a little bit taller really. It's not nice being so small and believe me when I was younger I was a midget with everyone being taller than me, even the Narutaki twins were taller than I was" he admitted with Akira letting out a giggle imagining a chibi Naruto with his white hair.
"Oh please tell me you have a picture of when you were that small that will really just make my day" she said tugging on his arm.
"Sorry to disappoint Akira-chan but I don't really have pictures of my childhood. Aside from the one of my parents most of my life photos have been taken here in Mahora although I don't mind that at all" he said as Yuuna blinked hearing him and how honest his voice was saying he was happy having his recorded memories here in Mahora.
"Really, not even one that's a shame. Still is having all your life photos taken in this place that good?" she asked as he nodded at her the two now walking by the world tree.
"It is… and let me show you why" he said scooping her up into his arms and climbing the tree at a fast past carrying the girl bridal style, noticing the large blush on her face. The two landed on a branch near the top that looked out on the city "Like I've said my old home is gone but now I'm in a place that has nothing most places don't have. It has a spark that makes you feel at ease and a feeling that wants to make you smile. This places makes me smile more than my old home, and it's thanks to the people, the staff and you girls that lets me do that" Akira who was out of Naruto's arms hugged her arms around his waist.
"You and Negi-kun are the same. Ever since you took over for Takahata-sensei both of you make school fun for us and make it so we look forward to you lessons. Although for me it might be just looking forward to seeing you" she said red faced looking up into his blue eyes.
"I'd be lying if I said it wasn't the same for seeing you and the others. You made me life so much brighter than I ever expected. Some more than others and I know it's the same for Negi, we both enjoy our jobs and lives here. But for me I'm happy making more and more happy memories, this now being something to add" he said stroking her hair.
"Naruto…kun…" muttered Akira a little hot under the collar at her closeness to Naruto, despite knowing he was close to a few other girls and a couple rumours she had heard listening to the staff.
"Akira-chan… one day I hope you can see all I am and how special you are to me" he said caringly as the redness in her cheeks went full body and actually made her faint, surprising Naruto not expecting it from the level headed Akira. "That was… odd she pulled a Hinata on me. Still she's pretty cute with her sleeping face" he uttered taking the girl in his arms again. "Sleep well Akira-chan, can wait to add you to my close family" he said placing a small kiss on her head before heading back to her dorm to lay her down, her keys were in her purse and he didn't want to leave her outside.
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A few days later in Wales Negi's cousin Nekane received a letter from Negi so she called round his childhood friend Anya to come read it with her. 'How are you Nekane-onee-chan. It has been almost hald a year since I came to Japan, this time I included photographs with the letter' the recorded message read out to her as she noticed the attached photos, the first one being with Negi and a long haired teen in a shite a little like Negi's.
"Is this the man Negi has been calling his brother since he moved to Japan, he's pretty handsome" she commented to herself as she waved to Anya "Anya-chan come look a the photo's Negi sent us" she called out to the girl.
'So many things have happened it's hard to believe it has only been half a year, the biggest being meeting Naruto-nii really. everyone from 3-A, and the others plus Kotaro-kun. All the things I have been a part of like the outdoor field trip and school festival and the martial aerts tournament' the message continued.
By now Anya was looking through the photos "Wow what's with all the girls in these photos and this tall guy too, he and Negi look close?" she asked a little jealous of all the girls being close to her friend in the photos and curious to the male.
"Apparently that's Naruto, someone brought on to help Negi with the class and someone Negi looks to like an older brother. And he looks more mature now doesn't he?" she smiled as Anya looked a the image of Negi in the letter.
"Where he doesn't look any different to me. It's the same chibi slow baka look as usual" she said with a small huff but red tinting her cheeks betraying her emotions to Nekane making her giggle.
'Although I'm not sure about the details yet. I will definitely head back sometime during the summer holidays Nekane-onee-chan. Naruto-ni said he'd come with me to, of he just walked in come and help with the letter Naruto-nii' said the image of Negi that went out of picture and the tall long haired teen was now looking up at Nekane.
'Hello Nekane-san, I'm Naruto Uzumaki you little Negi's surrogate brother and I have to say I am proud to call myself that. When I first met him he was just a young boy with no idea how to teach really' Naruto said but a whine could be heard in the background. 'But quickly that changed as the days went by and I saw as he became both dependant and responsible for our class. I've done my best to look after him and help him grow and will continue to do so' he said making Nekane smile hearing how Negi was being taken care of.
'Negi and I are looking forward to coming to Wales to see you, although I doubt it'll be just the two of us. Some of the girls get a little overexcited over him and me, until then it's goodbye from both of us, take care love Naruto and Negi' the image then faded leaving a smiling Anya and Nekane.
"Negi found someone to look up it seems as well, that wonderful for him and he's even bringing him to visit us too" said a happy Nekane as Anya looked a little sheepish combing her hair with her hands. "They said be back at some point Anya-chan but not tomorrow you don't need to comb your hair for Negi right away" she smiled as Anya looked back red faced.
"Eh? T-This doesn't have anything to do with that" she denied failing completely to convince Nekane in any way.
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'BOOM!' came the sound of Negi just dodging a spell cast at him by Eva in the villa with Negi alos fighting against Chachazero and Chachamaru all at the same time. Blocking a blst from Chachamaru and Zero's blades. "You're totally open boya" said Eva holding a very large knife right behind Negi as he had stopped in the air to block the blasts.
After the dust had cleared she began scolding him "Geez how many times do I have to tell you? Don't stop moving if you can't respond to the next attack after guarding against the first then it's all meaningless. Consider yourself defeated the moment you are forced to stop moving" the vampire then released out a small sigh.
"But… you finally managed to last 1 whole minute huh… not bad. I guess one time of live combat still beast a hundred days of training" she said surprising Negi, and Chachamaru among others watching.
'I got praised. Master hasn't praised ne ever since that time with Takamichi during the school festival' thought a surprised Negi.
"Alright… let's add some practical applications to your training starting tomorrow" she then said as Negi's face broke out into his usual bright smile.
"Eh? Really" he said excited before Eva looked back with an evil glare.
"Hmph don't get too excited. It simply means you have finally managed to stand in front of stage door that's all. Consider the depth of the hell doubled beginning tomorrow" she said as a sense of gloom now hung over Negi who replied with a weak "yes" while he was shaking.
"Well but still you're done with the first step. I'm giving you a new training partner, Enter!" Eva called out as Negi turned to see a waving Kotaro.
"Kotaro-kun? Why is Kotaro-kun here?" asked Negi surprised to see the dog boy in the villa and that he was his training partner now.
"Because he's the best person for you to spar with since Eva-chan has shown she is way above you Negi, remember. It's like those few times I sparred with her or Al, training works better like that. But for now why don't you and Kotaro have a warm up spar" said Naruto next to Ku Fei and Kaede both boys nodding and getting ready to spar.
"Sometimes you tend to spoil the mood I set for training the boya you know that right Naruto?" asked Eva while Naruto gave her a small grin.
"Maybe but honey works better that vinegar Eva-chan. But how's he coming along in your opinion?" he questioned her.
"He still makes easy mistake but he has been working to correct them, like stopping in midair when he's flying on his staff. However his blending of combat and magic is going well from what I can see, a few more weeks and I can start taking his training up a few notches and I'm sure that will be fun" she said with a dark laugh.
"Always the sadistic way huh Eva-chan, well I guess it is you after all. I'm still working things around and helping Chizuru-chan and Chao-chan with their new forms, Chizuru is oddly a natural for shirting in between them now, Chao is still struggling to go full cat form and relearning how to use magic with her new stores of it" he explained Eva already being informed of the changes being made for the girls if they accepted. The session she and the other girls had with Chao left the girl running for her life and dodging several ice showers, Eva using her own special technique to push the message never to do anything like that again.
"When do I get my chance to change Naruto-kun, I'm curious to see what I change into de-gozaru?" Kaede asked hopping on Naruto's back and wrapping her arms around his neck.
"I don't know Kaede-chan, the process changes your bodies make up allowing you to shift between full, half and how you look now but we won't know until we do it. And to answer the first question maybe when the holidays start; Chizuru was first ns Chao I wanted to give magic too but there's no immediate need for you or the others yet" he answered back turning to Eva.
"I could do the same to you and see if we can't help your body age a little so you don't have to be stuck as a ten year old Eva-chan" he offered to the vampire who raised an eyebrow at this a little interested.
"I'll consider it now if you don't mind I have to go prepare a little something that might be useful in a few weeks or so" she said leaving the three top continue to watch over Negi and Kotaro.
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Over the next couple days Negi and Naruto helped the class with the tests that they all had, thankfull with Chao still in the class the girls seemed to be doing well in their tests even the baka rangers. All of them still needing a little bit of help through some things and the class eventually got second place in the listing since Chao was not too fussed over her test scores as much with all her other work she had on.
Afterwards Asuna had been chatting to Negi over their small argument concerning Chao and Negi's focus of attention drifting outside of class and on his father again. She apologised but Negi revealed what he's be doing over summer vacation.
"Before the end of summer vacation I will be returning to Wales with Naruto-nii. It's possible that… I may not be able to come back anymore and only Naruto-nii will return to japan" he told Asuna who was shocked at this. "When that time comes… Asuna-san will you come with me as my partner?" he asked a little nervous.
"Together as your partner… you say?" Asuna's face went red hearing his request. "Ba-bababa-baka what are you saying? S-s-s-suddenly saying something like that, how am I supposed to… eh why me? You know because there's Honya-chan or Iincho" her eyes wouldn't meet Negi's and her mind drifted to an image of a whiskered face smiling down at her.
"A-a-a-and there's also… also…" she said poking her fingers together nervously while Negi looked confused.
"Um… Asuna-san?" Negi tried to ask something but was cut off as the sound of scattering papers could be heard. Looking up the stair were Haruna, Yue and Nodoka two blushing and one with a strange look in her eyes. Evidently they had just heard Negi's request to Asuna.
"H-Honya-chan" said an embarrassed Asuna as Nodoka and Yue turned to run away from the scene. Sadly their escape was cut of my Haruna using her artifact and creating the 'Jellyfish hand' to grab the two with tentacles. Asuna shot up the stairs dragging a still confused Negi "W-Wait you're misunderstanding Paru" she said waving her fee hand at Haruna while Nodoka and Yue were still suspended.
"Misunderstanding about what~~~ Asuna?" she replied smirking to Asuna. "Still you seem to want to have your cake and eat it Asuna I mean having both Negi-kun and Naruto-kun, especially with Negi-kun being so young as well. Who would have that that Negi-kun liked Asuna that way" she said smirking alongside Chamo.
"Haruna-chan, you shouldn't be teasing them all like that" said a voice and they all turned to see Naruto coming down the corridor with a black cat on his shoulders that was eating a nikuman. "I think there has been a small misunderstanding to what Negi just asked" he continued as he had a small smile looking at a pouting Haruna.
"Oh did you have to ruin the fun Naruto-kun, I was just trying these two to be more honest with their feelings" said Haruna as she lowered Nodoka and Yue from her tentacles.
"Ano… Naruto what do you mean by misunderstanding?" asked the nervous Nodoka her eyes hiden by her hair.
"That Negi was just asking Asuna-chan to be his 'pactio' partner when we go to Wales this summer. Zazie-chan has agreed to come and Chizuru-chan is going to check with her father if she can come" he said as both Yue and Nodoka released a sigh of relief.
"Although if Negi had just worded it better he wouldn't have confused you all so. And as such I leave your punishment to Asuna-chan" he said as Asuna had drawn out her harisen and slow edging toward a now panicking Negi.
"B-B-But I didn't man to… please wait a se…" Negi tried to say unconsciously creating a barrier around him.
"Negi, you are so gonna get it for this. Think about what you say when speaking to a girl" said Asuna with a furious look on her face smacking Negi, breaking his barrier and sending him flying up the stair only for him to flip onto his hands and feet, avoiding injury.
While this went on Haruna saddled next to Naruto "Well I may not have gotten all I wanted to know but at least I learned something" she said tipping her glasses.
"Oh and what might that be Haruna-chan?" Naruto asked a little curious as the cat nuzzled her face against his whisker marks making him shudder a little.
"I'll tell you when they're done but what's with the cat, I thought Chachamaru already had her own?" Haruna asked confused.
"Because I have to practise being in this form" said the cat getting looks from all of them except Asuna and Negi. "I have to adjust to walking on four legs and being a lot smaller like this, although I do get to ride around on Naruto-kun shoulders-ne" said the cat with a grin on her face.
Nodoka hearing the cat and the verbal tick at the end "Is that you Chao-san?" she asked as the cat nodded to her question.
"Yes Naruto-kun changed my body and I became a literal catgirl but also access to my own magic stores. It's a little weird being this small though-yo" said the cat Chao making Haruna start giggling perversely as ideas started springing into her head.
"Please tell me there's a half way form for this transformation?" she said practically drooling and Chao nodded again although a little reluctant. "Naruto-kun you have your notebook right? Please hand it over" the mangaka held out her hand.
"It's strange that I find a bigger pervert than ero-sennin and love her so much as well" Naruto said handing over the book to which Haruna immediately began writing into.
"Naruto you shouldn't let her write for you, think of what it could do?" said Yue at the side staring slightly at Chao her mind working as to the mechanics of changing someone biology.
"Make me a lot of money, and make her very happy which make me happy" he said hugging girls side not wierded out in any way by her behaviour due to desensitisation to perverts a long time ago, at least of Haruna's level (Around Kakashi level maybe a bit higher).
"Chao-san… can I hold you?" asked Nodoka curious to see how soft the girls fur was. In reply Chao hopped from Naruto's shoulder in the girls arms who pet her immediately getting a purr from the cat "K-Kawii" said Nodoka as Yue also petted the cat to see if here was anything strange about Chao.
By now Asuna and Negi had stopped but Asuna was making her way out of the building away from Negi "Looks like we're going now" said Naruto as he made to follow Asuna leaving Chao in the arms of Nodoka who happily enjoyed being petted.
When they got outside Naruto walked next to Asuna, "What's got you all annoyed Asuna-chan?" he asked as the girl crossed her arms huffing.
"That baka said he wasn't coming back. Is he planning on just staying in wales leaving everyone here behind?" she asked him.
"Asuna-chan he has full intentions of coming back" he said as she blinked in surprise hearing him "Negi care to explain a bit more?" he asked the boy coming up behind him and Asuna-chan, Chao now in Haruna's arms.
"Yes it's just that there's the possibility I won't be able to come back… that's what I meant" he said as Asuna went quiet. "There must be a reason why dad went missing. It would be too optimistic to think that I will be able to find dad without any problems. But most likely there will be dangers so maybe it's a good idea to just give up on chasing after dad but I cannot do that" he said as he gave Asuna a slight pensive look.
"I'm sorry Asuna-san… I have thought about this many times over now. But no matter what I just can't give up on my dad that's who I am. If I gave up on my dad then I won't be me anymore… that's how I feel" he finished as all the girls gave him a look.
"And I'll help you out when I can Negi" said Naruto putting a hand on the boy's shoulder. "If there's any chance Nagi is still out there I will do whatever I can for you. I doubt there's much the two of us can't take on" he said down to Negi who smiled up at him.
"Sigh~~ I get it I get it already. I knew you two were like that a long time ago. But that's what makes you two who you are aiming for your dad and looking after those close to you. But don't forget that we're all here to protect you as well… that's what Setsuna-san and I have decided on" she said as Naruto chuckled seeing that the two of them had clearly talked about it already.
"Count me in, if Naruto-kun's going then so am I. There's no one else in the world like him, plus I get to make money from my work which he helps with" said Haruna said hugging Naruto's free side.
"Um Negi-sensei… I'll go too, please take me with you" Nodoka blurted out at Negi. Surprising the lad "It won't work even if you try to stop me" she said before he could argue.
"I…I'm going too" add Yue not wanting to be left behind either.
"Yue-san… everyone… thank you all very much" Negi said with a small bow. "But um if something dangerous happens maybe it's better to…" he tried to say only for Nodoka and Yue to pill out their artifact books.
"It's alright/we will help out" the two said their books at the ready.
"Stupid, the reason why we're going along is so that something like that doesn't happen you know" commented Asuna with a slight tick mark on her head.
"But you know Negi-kun, it's going to be summer vacation soon, but you're not going to be playing around or anything. I mean you and Naruto-kun aren't going to England right away right?" asked Haruna looking over at Negi.
"Y-Yes I haven't finished my training either and won't be done for some time" said Negi remembering how much training Eva was going to be putting him through, mentally crying tears.
"Then let's have some fun. It's the long awaited summer vacation after all. Before going to find your dad" reasoned Haruna, the other girls agreeing with her.
"B-But um I'm not really good at playing or anything… although Mr Priest told me the same thing" said Negi poking his fingers together remembering the time at the confessional. Although Naruto recalled a report that someone had been pretending to be a priest at the confessional.
Haruna slapped her hand on Negi's shoulder laughing "Noooo probleeem, leave it to us. When it comes to having fun, female middle school students are the experts you know?" she told Negi thinking how cute the boy acted at times.
"Don't worry Negi we'll make sure we have some fun with the others before we leave alright" said Naruto making Negi smile knowing he most likely would with Naruto with him and not leaving him alone with all the girls. "Now come on I have to drop off Chao-chan home before I have to be home and cook for Zazie-chan tonight" he then said getting a look from Haruna.
"You're cooking tonight… can I join you?" she asked remembering that Naruto was actually a pretty decent cook, more so than her.
"Sure more the merrier, besides we need to go over the dates for the holidays and see if there's any events I need to make an appearance for my book, even if it may cause serious amounts of fangirls" he said with a slight shudder and Haruna pumping her fist. Asuna at the side was tempted to see if she could join but was hesitant to do so and the group had begun walking before she could get the nerve to ask.
XBreakX
As Asuna slept that night her mind turned back time on her as she recalled huge humanoid like figure surrounding a tower where two robed men were watching over her despite the fact she was chained to the floor. As one of the large white figure moved its arm to attack the tower a huge blast of lightning hit it, while others were cut apart got crushed by a huge amount of gravity. She remembered a young man with red hair… it was Nagi, he crouched down to her and asked "Yo Ojou-chan what's your name?"
"Na…me…" said a very small Asuna "Asuna… Asuna Verperina Theotanasia Enteofushia" she answered in a slight empty voice.
Nagi smiled at her "That's one long name, oi. But Asuna huh, it's a nice name. alright Asuna wait right here" he said turning back to the figures of a young Eishun and Al. "Let's go Al, Eishun. The enemies are all small fires, just taking them out of commission is enough" he said as all three went to fight more outside the tower.
With that Asuna came out of the memory and into a waking reality "I…I remember now…!" she said to herself in surprise. "Konoka!" she called to her friend looking down the bunk only to not find her there "Eh not here?"
She left the room to try and find her, heading for Setsuna's room "Setsuna-san, listen I have big news. I remembered my real…" her sentence ended when she opened the door of Setsuna's room to find a nervous Setsuna puckering her lips for Konoka.
Both girls turned to see Asuna who blushed at the scene and made to leave the awkward situation "S-sorry to bother you two. P-please take your time" she said as Setsuna grabbed onto Asuna's leg and trying to explain.
"Y-y-you're wrong Asuna-san. You misunderstood, this is um, uh, pa-pa-pa-pacpac" setusna seemed unable to say pactio blushing in embarrassment which was understandable giving the context of how it looked and her relationship to Konoka.
"Asuna, what are you in a hurry to tell us about" asked Konoka completely without a stuttrer of embarrassment over the situation.
"Eh…" replied Asuna whose cheeks were being pulled by Setsuna "I've forgotten now. All because I saw something incredible first thing in the morning" she said smiling as Setsuna tried to explain that it was a pactio.
A little while later Asuna was waiting outside for someone "Sigh… how stupid. Just what kind of dream was that anyway? Even Negi's and Konoka's dads were in it. Maybe it's because of that Hollywood film I watched the other day" Asuna mused to herself. "But… why did I think that was my real name though… it was so long too. Such a messed up dream" her mind went to Takamichi and Al for a moment before she shook her head.
"Thank you for waiting Asuna-san" shouted Ayaka as she walked over to her friend. "About hr thing we discussed earlier, everything's ok. We can continue on with it" she told Asuna.
"Thanks a lot Iincho I'll treat you to something" she said as Ayaka laughed her off.
"Hohoho I didn't do it for your sake. I did it for the sake of my darling Negi-sensei, someone has to be a responsible and dependable partner" she said making Asuna get a tick mark on her head.
XBreakX
Asuna after speaking with Ayaka called up Negi, Naruto and a couple ohers to the roof of the main school building. "Asuna-san, what's up with calling us all out to a place like this?" asked Negi curiously.
"Simple, I'm recruiting" she replied nodding, Naruto noticing a form in her hands.
"Recruiting for what exactly Asuna-chan?" asked Naruto to the girl who handed the form in her hands to Negi.
"New club creation application…?" Negi read from the form given to him a little surprised. "B-But it's so sudden. What kind of club? And you need more than 5 members to create a new club too" he asked Asuna who put her hands on her hip releasing a small sigh.
"Look you said that once you and Naruto went to the magic country, you might not be able to come back anymore. Thinking it over I honestly doubt he'd leave you behind so it would mean he wouldn't be returning either, isn't that right?" she said looking over at Naruto.
"Honestly that's likely as I'd rather not leave him alone. The place is ;ole an isolated country afterall. Even if there are no direct dangers, sneaking into a place like that would be very difficult and know Negi would get caught easily due to him doing something without thinking" explained as Negi looked up at him with anime tears.
"Naruto-nii that's not fair I'm not that bad with things" he whined as Naruto looked down with a raised eyebrow.
"Who's the person who thought Setsuna-chan was a spy or forgets to take baths on a daily basis?" he questioned as a cloud came over Negi's head "Thought so"
"Back to my point, if you say that the place is dangerous and may mean you might not come back. For me and the other's it's not enough just planning to come back" said Asuna with a glare at the two breaking Negi's mood. "You have to come back. Promise that you will both come back, it's your responsibility as our senseis. But I'm not so evil as to [push all that responsibility on you or Naruto alone. Negi, you said you'd keep looking for your dad till you found him. If that's the case then I'll volunteer myself to help out too so we can all search for your dad together and find him quickly. That's the idea, with Iincho I got a bit of help for this.
So I decided that we'd create a club that would be to find Negi's dad and make it back to school safely. Seeking new members with Naruto and Negi sharing the position of advisor, not a bad idea huh?" she said as all saw the merit of Asuna's plan and a couple questioning if it was actually hers (just not verbally)
"It's a good plan, but where do you plan to have for the club room, not many places we can discuss magic and perhaps prepare for a trip to the magical country?" Naruto asked approving of the plan.
"Well that's where I may need your help a little Naruto you see…" Asuna then went on to request Naruto's help in arranging the club room that would be perfect for the group.
XChapter EndX
My life sucks at the moment, and Writer's block had returned with Writer's Block 2: The Wall. I swear all of my idea I just can't seem to manage to put onto a word document and add to the fact my laptop is still acting up doesn't help. Can't find a job either so reling on parents for now which makes me feel a little guilty especially since laptop will need repair bill to it.
On the bright side I have some cake at home so there's something alongside my consoles, my last reprieve for stress relief alongside Anime society. Hopefully things will improve soon and my writing can get back up to speed soon.
Hope you all enjoy the chapter and remember my work is unbeta-ed since I don't care too much about grammer, just try my best to sort things out and see how it looks. At some point I will go over all my old work to change things about but for now they remain as they are. I have ideas now as to who Naruto will have as his enemies during the magical world arc who include a boastful king and a shames knight.
Until next time, Bye