This chapter turned out pretty different then what I had originally planned, but I think it was worth the changes. I wanted to keep it earlier in the Index time line but decided to bring a character normally met in the future forward. I feel it adds more oomph to the chapters. Ah, the joys of fan fiction.
WordsOfTheWise, he knows too much. He must be eliminated. As for that saying, I love that saying. I have said it to people before and you could easily say that is a pretty good summary for this story lol. He has a lot of interesting ideas though. Sadly I can't confirm or deny anything because it could lead to spoilers and the ending is always subject to change.
Disclaimer: I do not own Toaru Majutsu no Index or any of the characters.
"Touma, where are you going?" Index asked.
"I told you," Touma sighed. "I'm meeting with a friend who wanted me to come to a birthday party."
"I want to come," Index suddenly demanded.
"Why?" Touma asked.
"You never spend time with me anymore," Index pouted. "Also, at birthdays, isn't it traditional to have cake?"
Ah, that's the real motive. Touma sighed again. "Well, I suppose you can come, but you have to promise you won't eat all the cake. It is someone else's birthday."
"I promise," Index said holding up her hand. "I will not eat all the cake."
Touma eyed her suspiciously because of her lack of argument but then shrugs. He grabs the present he bought for Last Order and they both head to Accelerator's apartment. Accelerator had sent Touma his address and told him to be there at 10am. They left early because Touma knew, with his luck, they would still be late. They were taking the shortcut through the park when they heard a clang and saw Mikoto kicking the famous vending machine that loved to eat everyone's money. She had just reached down and pulled out a drink.
"Hey Mikoto," Touma said as they passed.
"Huh," she jumped and quickly turned around. "What are you doing here?" Her face turned bright red when she saw him. The memory of her conversation with Ruiko was still fresh in her mind and she had not heard him approach.
"Just going to a birthday party," Touma said then frowned. "Your face is pretty red, are you ok?"
"I'm fine, no problem at all," Mikoto stammered and shook her head and her face slowly became its normal color.
"Hello Short Hair," Index said. Touma noticed she didn't have a very polite tone.
"I have a name you know," Mikoto replied to her irritated. "It's Mikoto Misaka."
"Short Hair is Short Hair," Index said shrugging but grinning at the same time.
"Well maybe I'll keep calling you Silver Sister then," Mikoto said grinning evilly.
"How rude," says Index indignantly. "I have a proper name, it's Index Librorum Prohibitorum."
"Eh," Mikoto said shrugging and imitating Index. "Silver Sister is Silver Sister." Index got all red and puffed out her chest.
"How rude…." She started to say again.
"Can you two please not fight?" Touma rubbed his head and sighed. He stepped in between them. "We need to get going, Last Order isn't very patient. She would probably run out looking for us if we are late."
"Wait," Mikoto said turning slowly to look at Touma. "The birthday is for Last Order? She is still being watched by Accelerator, right?"
"Yea, they decided to hold her birthday today since I guess she didn't really have a birth date."
Mikoto slaps her face. "Hang on. I want to get her a present. She is my sister and I want to see how she is doing with that jerk. Wait right here."
"Ah, but," Touma started to say but it was too late. She already ran off to the nearby stores. "Ah, we are going to be late now." He sighs and sits down on a bench. "Maybe she will be fast."
"Touma, why are we waiting for Short Hair?" Index asked.
"Because she doesn't know the way and she does have…umm…. reasons for seeing Last Order," Touma said trying to find the right words.
"Well, as long as she doesn't eat a lot of cake," Index said pouting. Touma smiled slightly at her expression.
The one thing Touma can say for sure about Mikoto is she is efficient. In less than 10 minutes, she had come back with a gift already wrapped. "I'm back," she said panting. "Sorry about the wait, I had to get it wrapped."
"No problem," Touma said and looked at his watch. "We need to hurry though." The three of them left the park and started wondering around a neighborhood. "Let's see, it should be around here." He looked at the number on the buildings. "There it is." He goes up to the door with Mikoto and Index behind him and rings the doorbell. They only wait for a few seconds when they hear a voice.
"Yea, yea, Misaka heard it. If they ring the bell again Misaka is breaking their hand." The door opens and a female looks at them. She looked a lot like an older Mikoto, a couple centimeters taller, a slightly larger chest, and longer hair. She also had dark circles around her eyes, which were orange instead of brown like Mikoto's, and was wearing a white and pink ao dai. Worst was the next generation of clones designed for special operations. She was more powerful than the original clones but still nowhere near as powerful as Mikoto. She has a very bad personality because she absorbs all the negative emotions from the Misaka Network. "Huh, what are you doing here?" she says looking right at Touma then mutters. "Onee-tama too, along with some shorty Misaka doesn't know."
"Uh, hi Worst," Touma said nervously. "We are here to see Last Order for her birthday."
"Humph," Worst sniffed. "Misaka doesn't really care." She turned around and walked into the apartment but left the door open. Touma looked at Mikoto who shrugged and, taking the sign to mean they could come in, they followed Worst. The apartment was larger than Touma's dorm since it looked like several people were living here. They reached the living room and saw Aiho sitting in a chair with Accelerator on one side of the couch and Worst sitting down on the other side. In the middle of the floor sat Last Order looking at a small pile of presents with child-like wonder. When they walked in her eyes grew wide and she stood up and ran towards them.
"It's the savior and onee-chan cries MISAKA in surprise as she rushes over to hug them." Last Order ran at Touma full force and crashed into him as she hugged him then hugged Mikoto. Afterwards, she turned to Index. "Misaka doesn't know you, hello, MISAKA says to the new person while trying to be polite."
"Hello," Index says shaking her hand. "I am Index Librorum Prohibitorum. You can call me Index." Last Order nods in understanding then turns to Touma.
"MISAKA is surprised you are here MISAKA says confused at the strange occurrence." She tilts her head while looking at Touma.
"Huh?" Touma asked surprised. "Didn't you ask Accelerator to invite me?" He looked at Accelerator who quickly shook his head looking at Touma.
"Misaka wasn't planning to invite you to her party because MISAKA didn't want Accelerator to end up attacking the savior again says MISAKA admitting to her protective decision."
"Really?" Touma asked confused. "Then why did he invite me?" He didn't notice Mikoto holding her had to her mouth trying not to laugh. Worst, however, was not nearly as nice.
"HAHAHA," she laughs loudly. "Misaka can't believe it. Tou-san actually wanted a friend at her party. Who knew he had such a soft spot for the hero?"
"Good to see you making friends," Aiho said also grinning and sipping a beer. "Maybe you won't end up being a neet after all."
Accelerator was determinedly avoiding looking at any of them. "I don't have any idea what any of you idiots are talking about. I only invited the damn hero because Last Order would whine if he wasn't here."
"Misaka believes Accelerator is not being honest with everyone Misaka says disbelieving his words," came a monotone voice from the hallway. Misaka Imouto walked into the living room and joined the conversation.
"Hah," Worst said laughing at Accelerator. "Even Misaka knows you full of shit tou-san. Just come out and admit you're a lolicon."
Accelerator made a fist. "You want some of this?"
"Oooo," Misaka said sarcastically. "Well if you insist, Misaka could go with you into one of the back rooms and have some fun." She pulled her collar over her shoulder a bit seductively and revealing more of her chest. "Think you are up for it tou-san?"
Mikoto gasped, turned slightly red and watched Accelerator rise from the couch in anger while Last Order jumped between him and Worst to try to stop the fight.
"Does this happen a lot," Touma asked Aiho.
"More often then you know," she replied. "Good to see you Kamijou, I hope you are doing well. You must be Mikoto Misaka, and I believe you said your name is Index?" Index nodded happily, she didn't really follow what was happening. "You can put the presents with the others. When Kikyou gets back Last Order can open her presents. She's out picking up the pizza and cake."
"Yay, cake," Index cheered.
"So how's he fitting in your class?" Aiho asked Touma as everyone was watching the fight between Accelerator and Worst while Last Order was trying desperately trying to stop them but with no luck. "Is he still being a loner?"
"What?" Mikoto asked. "He's in your class? I thought you two were just hanging out."
"Hah yea," Aiho laughed. "It took awhile but we finally got him back into school."
"Our class is pretty accepting of anyone," Touma said smiling slightly thinking about how Worst had said almost the same exact things as his friends said about Accelerator. "So he kind of gets forced to participate in our fun."
"That's good," Aiho said opening another beer. "I was shocked when I heard he was elected to participate in the tournament next week. How did that happen?"
"They can be very persuasive," Touma said getting depressed remembering he got roped into the tournament too. "We have a couple people who don't take no for an answer."
"No way," Mikoto gasped looking at Touma. "He's going to be your schools participant?"
"So what if I am?" Accelerator yelled over to them as Worst knocked him down.
"Wow tou-san," Worst said giggling. "Misaka easily overpowered your scrawny body." The fight between them resumed.
"I take it as the 'Railgun' you are going to participate too," Aiho asked Mikoto. "As a level 5, people tend to want you participate in these things."
She nods, "Assuming I win the school's class matches."
"Onee-chan," Misaka Imouto says. "Misaka believes you will be able to rise to the top of your school Misaka says rolling her eyes at the obvious outcome."
"I figure you will too," Touma said smirking. "I've seen your power first hand."
Mikoto elbows his side, "You know I go easy on you. If I was serious you wouldn't stand a chance."
Aiho watches their friendly bickering smiles, and asks, "So, Kamijou, dating the Railgun, pretty impressive."
"What," they said in unison. "We aren't dating." Aiho raised an eyebrow and smirked but didn't say anything else.
"Touma…" said a dangerous voice behind him and he turned around. Index was bearing her teeth and a dark shadow had appeared behind her. Before he could say anything she chomped down on his head.
"SUCH MISFORTUNE!" The sight of a young nun biting Touma's head caused Accelerator, Worst and Last Order to stop fighting and watch this unusual sight. Both Accelerator and Worst found it hilarious and burst out laughing at his suffering while Last Order cheered Touma and Index on because it looked like they were having fun.
Eventually Kikyou Yoshikawa returned with pizza and everyone settled down enough to gather around and eat. There was no such thing as peace in this place though. Worst snuck a couple peppers onto Last Order's pizza and she ran around crying and waving her arms. Accelerator in turn hit Worst in the face with a pizza. Worst did not take this lying down and she started throwing pizza back at him. Aiho finally had enough of their antics and yelled at both of them. She made them clean up while everyone else watched Last Order open her presents.
"MISAKA is so excited MISAKA says jumping up and down with joy." She grabbed the first present, which was from Accelerator. She opened it and pulled it out with delight. It was a pair of Gekota pajamas. Accelerator had been tired of Last Order stealing his T-shirts to use as pajamas so he got her a pair that she would like more than his shirts. "MISAKA wants to try them on now MISAKA says as she starts taking off her clothes." Mikoto and Aiho stopped her while Touma turned away very quickly. He could feel Index's eyes on him to see if he dared to look. After they convinced her there would be plenty of time to wear them later, Last Order went back to opening the other presents. Aiho and Kikyou had gotten her clothes, Touma a stuffed Gekota doll, Mikoto a Gekota hat, and Misaka Imouto a Gekota key ring. It turns out Worst didn't get Last Order anything, but no one expected anything from Worst. "MISAKA is so happy with all the gifts MISAKA shouts as she runs around the house with enthusiasm to express her joy."
"Anything else you want to do today?" Aiho asked. "It is your big day."
"Anything, MISAKA asks hesitantly."
"Go ahead," Aiho says smiling.
"MISAKA wants to go to the amusement park MISAKA says hopefully."
"Hmm," Aiho says. "It is pretty early and as long as you are with everyone, I don't see a problem."
"I can't go," Kikyou says. "To tired from all the excitement today. Just let the kids go and have fun. We can stay back and relax."
"You're the one who asked her," Accelerator said irritated to Aiho. "Don't go dumping the responsibility on me."
"MISAKA really wants to go MISAKA pleads putting on her sad face to manipulate Accelerator." Accelerator tried to avoid looking at her but her sad face could melt even the coldest hearts. Mikoto and Touma exchanged smirks as they watched Accelerator sigh. This led to Touma, Mikoto, Accelerator, Last Order, Worst, and Misaka Imouto all going to the amusement park. Index had fallen asleep on the couch after somehow finishing two left over pizzas and the remainder of the cake. Everyone decided to let her sleep it off and Aiho promised to watch her till they returned.
A stranger to Academy City might think it would be strange to set up an amusement park in a city purely designed for scientific research. However, with the vast majority of the city being students, there has to be something for them to do to have fun and relax. District 6 was the vast recreational area which included a rather large amusement park. During the bus ride to the park, Touma thought they must be a pretty weird looking group, four girls who looked like they could be sisters traveling with two guys. He also noticed Worst and Last Order seemed to be staying close to Accelerator who was asleep, or pretending to be sleeping, to avoid talking to anyone. Touma was sitting between Mikoto and Misaka Imouto. He thought for sure some of the guys on the bus were looking at him and wishing him nothing but ill.
As soon as they got into the amusement park, Last Order almost immediately disappeared into the crowd. If it wasn't for Accelerator quickly grabbing onto her collar she would have definitely gotten lost. Touma could tell this sort of thing has happened before. After Accelerator berated her a little bit, she promised to stick with the group. She then wanted to look at everything so the group followed her and ignored Worst's constant complaining.
"Do you want to go on a ride?" Mikoto asked Last Order after a while.
"MISAKA forgot about rides MISAKA admits embarrassed as she was taking in all the new sights."
"It's your party, so whatever you want," Mikoto said smiling. Touma raised his eyebrow at how kind she was to Last Order. She must like kids.
"Hmm," Last Order said and looked around at all the nearby rides. "MISAKA wants to go on that one MISAKA says pointing to a fun looking ride." The group turned to see what she was pointing at and everyone's jaw dropped. She was pointing to the… Tunnel of Love.
"Not a chance brat," Accelerator said instantly while Worst burst out laughing again.
"Do you know what that ride is?" Touma asked wondering about how much Last Order knew.
"Yes," she says nodding. "MISAKA knows close friends ride it and it improves their relationship MISAKA says boasting about her vast knowledge." Touma, Mikoto, and Accelerator all face palm.
"Misaka believes your information may be incomplete Misaka says amused." Misaka Imouto says to her. "Misaka believes that ride is for those who are considered a couple Misaka says informing you of your mistake."
Last Order's eyes got wide as she realized what Misaka Imouto meant. She turned to Accelerator and tugged on his sleeve. "MISAKA wants to go with you MISAKA says using her spoiled child tactic." Touma and Mikoto just stared at her while Accelerator just shook her off his shirt.
"There is no way I am going on that," he says.
"Besides Last Order," Worst said smiling evilly. "You're too small for the ride. Misaka however isn't." She grabs Accelerator's arm and pulls him toward the ride. "Misaka will let you know how it is," she says laughing while Accelerator tries to get free. "Misaka will also make sure to share with you all the adult things later."
"Get off me you…"
"NOOOOOOOOO MISAKA cries as MISAKA chases after them to stop Accelerator from getting corrupted."
Touma shook his head trying not to laugh. "What on earth…." He started to say when he felt someone grab his arm. He turned and saw Misaka Imouto latched onto his arm and pulling him to the ride.
"Misaka wants to go on that ride with the savior Misaka says determined."
"Whoa, hang on…." Touma starts to protest when his other arm is grabbed my Mikoto.
"Hey," she says angrily. "You can't force him to ride with you."
"Does the savior not wish to ride Misaka asks with tears in her eyes?" Touma couldn't see tears but he was use to them saying what they felt because they always talked in monotone.
"Well," he muttered. "That ride should be shared with someone special to you. You don't need settle for someone like me."
"Misaka once again wishes the savior could read the mood Misaka says deeply disappointed." Touma felt a sting of guilt.
"Don't make him feel guilty," Mikoto said irritated. "He always falls for that and what do you mean once again?"
"Wait," Touma turned to her. "What do you mean by that?"
"Ah nothing," Mikoto says blushing and focusing on Misaka Imouto.
"Misaka thinks onee-san is not being honest with herself Misaka states boldly."
"What do you mean by that," Mikoto said turning redder.
Misaka Imouto doesn't respond but instead pulls Touma's arm harder and he feels his arm pressed tightly against her chest. Mikoto wasn't letting go of his other arm and he could just see what people passing by thought of this situation. He was being pulled two different directions by twins. He prayed to every deity he ever heard of, or thought he heard of, to not allow anyone from his school to see this.
"Well young man, having girl trouble?" a male voice asks. Touma turns to look and sees the ride operator grinning at him. It seems Misaka Imouto had used the tactical training she received to fight Accelerator to maneuver all three of them to the ride while they argued. Touma shook his head quickly so the guy wouldn't cause this situation to escalate. The guy raises his eyebrow. "It's ok, the boats hold up to three people. You and the twins can all ride at once." He gave Touma a big wink.
"Thank you Misaka says politely pleased at the outcome." Misaka Imouto nods her head in thanks and continues to drag Touma into the ride, who in turned was pulling Mikoto in.
The ride itself wasn't too bad. They just sat on a boat in a small river and passed under hearts, and cupids, and different colored lights. Touma was sitting in the middle with Misaka Imouto hugging his right arm tightly to her body and Mikoto held on his left arm but wasn't trying to pull him towards her. He was glad the lights were mostly red or they might have noticed how red he turned being held by two attractive girls. Eventually the ride ended and the three of them left and he was finally free from their grips. Mikoto was determinedly not looking at him and he really didn't blame her.
"Where did the rest of them go?" Touma asked.
"Misaka checked the network and the superior model is currently running around being chased by Accelerator and Worst, Misaka replies. They will meet us near the Ferris wheel Misaka adds as she relays the new available information."
"Let's find them quick," Mikoto says worried. "Worst and Accelerator aren't the best role models."
The three of them make their way to the large Ferris wheel in the middle of the amusement park. They only waited for a couple minutes when they saw Last Order running to them holding a large stuffed lion. A short ways behind her they see Worst and Accelerator. Last Order ran towards them and immediately showed off her lion.
"Look what Accelerator won for MISAKA as MISAKA happily shows off her prize." Accelerator and Worst finally catch up to her and both have an angry look in their eyes. Accelerator chops Last Order on the head but Touma and Mikoto both realize the chop wasn't that hard. It was more of a sign from him telling Last Order she was wrong.
"Brat," Accelerator growled angrily. "You said you would behave if I got you that stupid toy. Running off is not behaving."
"But you wouldn't get this Misaka a toy if she promised to behave," Worst said with a pout.
"Like anyone would believe any damn thing you say," he shot back at her and she stuck her tongue out at him.
"MISAKA is sorry but MISAKA just wanted to see everything MISAKA says lowering her head in apology." Accelerator rolled his eyes but didn't say anything.
"How about I get you some cotton candy?" Mikoto offered and Last Order's eye went wide with delight.
"Really, MISAKA asks as MISAKA stares with hope in her eyes."
"Onee-san," Misaka Imouto said. "Misaka would also like some cotton candy Misaka asks hopefully."
Mikoto rolls her eyes but Touma saw her smirk a little bit, "Sure why not, Worst, you want some too?"
"Misaka doesn't really care either way," Worst says shrugging nonchalantly but she quickly follows them as they head to the candy cart leaving Touma alone with Accelerator. The silence lengthened and Touma didn't know what to say to break it. Suddenly the silence was broken.
"I just wanted to say thanks," Accelerator said out of nowhere leaning against a tree.
"For what?" Touma said surprised.
"For coming along to her party, I haven't seen her this excited in a long time."
"You definitely care for her eh," Touma said smirking.
"Shut up," Accelerator snapped. "If you tell anyone about this I'll kill you."
"Relax," Touma said. "It's fine, I won't tell anyone."
Accelerator looked him up and down for a second then asked, "So how do you do it?"
'Do what?"
"Being a damn hero all the time."
"Huh?"
"How do you go and risk your life all the time for complete strangers, even your enemies?" Accelerator asked annoyed.
Touma thought for a moment and shrugged. "No idea really, I just can't stand to see people hurt and if I have the power to help them I will. I don't see why people find that complicated. You would do everything possible to save Last Order wouldn't you?"
"Tsk," Accelerator said looking at the little girl getting her treat. "I have a small group of people I will protect, they are like family but I don't think I could go halfway around the world to save random strangers. My phone holds the important people."
"Heh," Touma said smirking realizing something. "Didn't you put my number in there?"
Accelerator stares at him for a moment and quickly takes out his phone. "That's it I'm deleting you." Touma laughs but quickly turns it into a cough when Accelerator looked up at him. Neither of them talked again until all the girls came back with candy. Mikoto handed Touma one too and Last Order handed Accelerator one. They took it and ate with everyone else.
The rest of the day went smoothly. Last Order took them on every ride she could go on. She was incredibly sad she wasn't able to go on the roller coaster because of her height and cried for several minutes. Of course Worst teased her to no end about it, but other than that, Worst didn't behave too badly. Touma was glad everyone seemed to be having fun, even Accelerator though grudgingly. He found himself watching Mikoto more often then was natural and every time she looked at him he immediately looked away to not get caught. He felt something weird in the pit of his stomach when she laughed at something. Eventually the sun began to set and they had to physically drag Last Order out of the amusement park. On the ride back, she fell asleep on the bus but still held on tightly to her lion while her head rested on Accelerator's shoulder. He didn't seem to mind. Worst had fallen asleep too and was holding a balloon she had somehow acquired when everyone had their backs turned. Touma was sure there was a sad kid out there somewhere.
"That was pretty fun," Mikoto whispered to Touma.
"First normal day for me in awhile," Touma replied.
"Heh," Mikoto grinned. "Not surprising with your luck. I'm surprised you kept it under control for the entire day."
"Because I can obviously control it," Touma said sarcastically rolling his eyes but grinning a bit. "I plan to save it until your next school test and give all of my misfortune to you."
"My grades would still be higher than yours," Mikoto said punching him in the arm.
"Ouch," Touma said faking serious injury. "Two low blows at once." Mikoto laughed.
They finally get back to Accelerator's apartment and saw both of his guardians passed out in a mountain of beer cans. Index was awake and watching TV but looked like she was about to doze off too. Touma waved to her and she smiled but started to drift backwards and forwards on the couch. Everyone was going to be quiet to avoid waking the sleeping drunks except Worst had other plans and slammed the door behind her. Aiho woke up with a start.
"Ah," she said yawning and standing up slowly. "You guysss are back." Her words were slurring a bit.
"Hello sensei," Touma said. "We came to pick up Index before heading back."
"Do you know how much ssshe can eat?" Aiho asked hiccupping. "Ssshe would eat usss out of houssse and home in a week. I gave her some beer and ssshe went to sleep pretty quickly."
"You gave her alcohol?" Touma yelled. "You call yourself a teacher?"
"She's just a kid," gasped Mikoto.
"Not ssso loud," Aiho said grasping her head.
"Hah," Worst laughed. "Misaka wonders what would happen to Yomikawa if others found out about her giving alcohol to a minor."
"Look, Look," Last Order cries showing off her lion. "Accelerator won MISAKA this lion MISAKA says jumping up and down trying to distract everyone with her cuteness."
"Bunch of idiots, all of you," Accelerator groaned. "I'm going to bed." He turned and headed into his room and Last Order tried to follow him but was unceremoniously thrown out.
"Misaka wants to sleep too. You all can find your own way out." Worst heads to her room.
Touma walks over to Index who holds her arms up for Touma to pick her up. He kneels down in front of her and she falls forward on his back and promptly falls back to sleep. He lifts her up, steps around Aiho who passed out again on the floor, and he and Mikoto left, closing the door quietly behind them. They both walked together since they were traveling in roughly the same direction.
"Is she really a teacher?" Mikoto asked in disbelief.
"Yea," Touma sighed and nodded. "She is pretty serious when she needs to be but tends to be pretty relaxed most of the time. You saw what she was like when working for Anti-Skill."
"But giving alcohol to a minor?"
"She was probably pretty wasted herself and I bet Index grabbed the beer first."
"Hmm, if you say so," Mikoto says thoughtfully. "Oh yea, I want to ask you something."
"Sure, what?" Touma asked.
"How serious are you and Saten-san getting?"
That stopped Touma in his tracks. He turned to look at Mikoto who was watching him closely. It was dark so he didn't notice, but she had turned bright red. "What do you mean?"
"Are you in a serious relationship with her?"
"Ah," Touma said thinking. "Right now, I don't think so. We only went out once and didn't get to spend a lot of time together because, well you know. We plan to hang out tomorrow though. We still need to get to know each other better before we can be in any type of serious relationship. And with my luck, something will keep postponing getting to know each other. In fact, I know you better than I know Ruiko."
Mikoto started to laugh at his comment about his luck but the last sentence he said stopped her. She felt her face flush and she couldn't talk for a moment. The fact he said he and Ruiko weren't in a serious relationship yet made her heart pound. The memory of her conversation with Ruiko from two days ago jumped in the front of her mind again and she could have sworn smoke was coming from her ears. "W-well," she stammered. "We have been through some pretty weird stuff."
Touma laughed, "Yea, even the few times we hung out alone, some other disaster usually happened."
"You saying, I'm bad luck?" Mikoto teased but his words hit her in the heart. He remembers our time together.
"Don't be silly," Touma said dismissively. "We both know who has all the bad luck. You just tend to be a catalyst for my luck." He grins at her. "I still remember all those duels. Thanks to you, I can never get my hair to lie flat ever again."
"I…Like your spiky hair," Mikoto mumbles.
"Sorry what?"
"Nothing you idiot." She blurted out angrier then she felt was necessary.
"Ah," Touma sighed depressed. "You went back to calling me that again. Thought we moved pass that."
"Heh," Mikoto said. "I might stop if you can get better grades then me."
"Now you want the impossible too," grumbled Touma and they both laughed.
Mikoto eventually parted ways with Touma to go back to her dorm while Touma headed back to his. It wasn't too late but it still was dark out and he didn't want to draw attention to himself. How many people would jump to the wrong conclusion if they saw a high school boy carrying a drunken foreign child on his back? Somehow he managed to get back to his dorm unnoticed, even by Motoharu who had his lights on next door. He quickly unlocked his door and carried Index to the bed where he gently put her down and covered her up with sheets. He thought he heard her mumble something about cake and he smiled. He went to the bathtub where he slept since he only had one bed, and went to sleep thinking about his date with Ruiko tomorrow. His dreams, however, had other plans. He kept thinking about a certain brown short hair girl in ways only high school students could but probably shouldn't.
So when I started this scene I didn't originally plan for it to take an entire chapter but I had fun writing it and decided to keep it as is. No point in writing anything if you don't enjoy it. I hope I kept Misaka Worst in character. I am not very far in the light novels and only skimmed many of the later ones.
Special thanks to Hahahah for the idea of making inviting Touma Accelerator's idea instead of Last Order's. It really tied the beginning together and reinforced my idea of wanting to add Worst.
Thanks to everyone who read this. Feel free to drop a comment, review, suggestion, message, ideas, etc.