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It was supposed to be a nice afternoon, but the encounter between Nanoha and Fate made another bad impression to the blonde. "What the hell was that?! She didn't even bother to say thanks. Tsk." The blonde gently scratched the back of her neck while gawking on the girl who was dashing away from her. "Nanoha, you never changed the way you handle your embarrassments."

The way that the auburn-haired girl acted towards Fate made her shoulders drooped in exhaustion while making a grimace of pain remembering the old times they were together. Only kami-sama know's how she loves Nanoha since the day she met her when they were still kids. It was only the sapphire-eyed girl who was able to make her feel like her existence from this world was needed and freed her on her box but now that they were no longer together made it more like she was breathing like a corpse. Deciding to forget about her current emotions, the blonde thought that she must start heading towards the court where the tennis team was doing their afternoon practice. 'Alright, time to go and see how the team has improved since last year.' Fate thought to herself, putting on the hood while dragging her feet towards the court.

When she arrived at her destination, she went her way inside the gym where she saw some tennis players who were having chit-chat's while others were doing their afternoon routine. She sat near the bench where the girls were having their conversations.

"Ne, Teana-san, what were you expecting for tomorrow's try out? Do you think there will be someone who's good enough to be part of regulars?" The browned-haired girl asked knowing that it was really hard to compete with the regulars from the team.

"Oh well, with my skills alone, it would be so hard for them to be part of the regulars, Shari." Hands on her hips, chest out the cadmium orange-haired girl responded with such pride thinking that she was the star of the team. Remembering how Alicia lost during the winter tournament, she frowned and said "Damn! If only Testarossa-senpai didn't shame herself during the last tournament! We could have get the grand slam title!" Hearing what Teana had said, some of the girls from the team caught her attention. "How could she lose her game! She was such a disgrace for the team!"

"What a discourteous woman! How could she say that to my imouto!" Fate clenched her fist when she heard what the orange-haired girl had said.

Inspecting the surroundings Shari tried to reprimand the girl. She knew how the third years would react when someone from the team will make negative statements towards Alicia. "Teana-san, please try to lower your voice. The senpai's might hear you!"

"Don't be so cocky, Teana-san. We all know that it's hard to defeat Testarossa-senpai let alone the other senpai's." One of the second-years shook her head in disbelief of the arrogance of the orange-haired girl.

Raising her eyebrows on what she had heard, Teana stepped in in front of the girl who had just spoke, putting her hands on her shoulders she spoke "Oh, let's see. I'm going to secure my regular position for the next tournament by challenging Testarossa-senpai. I'll make sure she'll going to eat some dust."

Fate stood up from where she was sitting and thought to herself. 'These girls didn't notice that I am here listening to their stupid conversation. I guess they weren't paying much attention to their surroundings.'

Turning her neutral expression into scowl, the blonde tried to contain her annoyance by walking away from the group and tried to search for her imouto. But instead of finding Alicia, she saw the auburn-haired girl standing on the other side of the court and was engrossed in observing what the other players were doing. Fate decided to drag her feet towards the girl. While she was on her way, the blonde could not help herself but to examine the sapphire-eyed girl and wasn't so sure if she was doing the right thing gawking at the white devil.

Nanoha was so busy observing the players when someone from her back spoke to her, knowing it was Fate, she took a deep breath to calm herself down. "Why did you run away earlier, Nanoha?" The crimson-eyed girl stood beside her. Seeing the glum look on Nanoha's face, the blonde turned her gaze to other people from the court knowing that her presence was not welcomed, Fate smiled bitterly. When she did not receive a response from the girl next to her she continued to speak. "It's been a while, Nanoha." Not hearing a reply from the auburn-haired girl, Fate thought she should move away and search for Alicia. When she was about to turn her back from Nanoha, she heard a response in a sarcastic voice "Oh yes! It's been a year. I'm sure you have been well, Fate-chan! You also had gone taller! Sugoi!"

Not happy about Nanoha's answer, Fate rolled her eyes. She knew that the auburn-haired girl was avoiding to answer her question." She sighed knowing that it would be a bad idea to talk to her and said "Are you kidding me? How was my height related to my question earlier?"

Not wanting to crumble in front of the blonde, Nanoha spoke coldly. "I must go now. Please, excuse me." She knew that the blonde will not stop asking her questions until she gave her the answer that she needed. She firmly told herself that she must not associate with Fate anymore. She decided to turn her back away from the blonde, not giving her chance to react.

Watching the auburn-haired girl walking away from her, she ran her fingers on her hair in frustration, the way Nanoha acted towards her made her heart sank in abyss. Deep down she could not understand why she was suffering, asking herself if she really deserves it.

Sagging her back against the wall, eyes looking down, Fate didn't notice that Alicia was already standing beside her not until she spoke "Onee-sama, are you okay? What's with the long face?" The younger blonde knew it was so hard for her older sister to interact with the auburn-haired girl.

Not wanting to make her little sister worry, Fate faked a smile and said "I'm just a little tired Alicia."

Hearing what the older blonde said, Alicia looked at her straight on her eyes thinking 'Don't say that in front of my face when you are slumping your shoulders while showing me those sad eyes.'

Having no response from her imouto, seeing her worried she pinched her cheeks while saying "Don't make a face my dear little sister." Pausing a little, she continued "Oh, let me borrow your apartment keys. I really need to have a good rest."

Taking out the keys from her pocket, she sighed defeatedly "Hai. Here are the keys onee-sama." Fate smiled and took the keys from Alicia's hand. "Thanks! See you later, Alicia." Without giving the younger blonde a chance to respond, the older blonde left.

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On their way to the court from the school cafeteria, Hayate and Vita were examining Rein's actions. Both girls knew why the white-haired girl was deep on her thoughts.

The white-haired girl was thinking about Fate. The amount of happiness that she was feeling was immeasurable while her heart was pounding so hard since she saw the taller blonde this morning. Busy on fantasizing the older blonde, Reinforce couldn't help herself but to smile radiantly.

"You look so happy today, Rein! I could clearly see the stars that glimmers from your eyes." The redhead girl spoke while sniggering to Reinforce. Hearing what Vita had said, the white-haired girl blushed like tomato.

"W-what are y-you talking about, Vita-chan!" Reinforce spoke rapidly.

"Ara ara… Vita-chan, we all know the reason behind Rein's idiotic smile." Hayate walked in front of the two girls then she continued "As you know, Fate-ch, Fate-senpai has returned!" the brunette chuckled while playing with her hair.

Doing her best not to give in with her friend's teased, Reinforce deadpanned and said "What the hell are you talking about?" Changing the topic, she asked "Where's Alicia by the way? I think we should hurry to the court now! Everyone is waiting!"

Nodding in disagreement Vita replied while raising her left brows "It doesn't matter if we're going to be late or not, team captain!"

"It won't hurt if we observe more discipline, Vita-chan. What will Takamachi-san and Fate-san think if we're being idlers? They were so strict back then." Reinforce reprimanded the short girl. "You know how Takamachi-san handles the training. We can't disappoint them."

"Yup! They will surely admire our laziness! Niyahaha!" Hayate made a jest while Reinforce glared at her.

"Niyahaha! Rein, don't be so serious! We have been doing well without those two. We'll be fine." Hayate spoke while tapping Vita's head. "Right? Vita-chan?!"

Face flushing in red, Vita respond "Arghh! Hayate! Don't pet me!" the brunette just laughed at her playfully.

The three girls continued stepping towards their destination when Reinforce stopped walking when she saw Nanoha, heading towards the parking lot, having an exasperated look on her face. But what made the silvery white-haired caught her attention was the red scarf that the auburn-haired girl was wearing. Reinforce doesn't want to think that Nanoha and Fate had already talked and settled things between them while saying in her thoughts 'Why is Takamachi-san wearing Fate-san's scarf?' She knew how those two had loved each other that made her heart bleed. Ofcourse, she never had wished for their break up even if she had feelings for Fate. 'There's no way they had already talked. Fate-san didn't attend the afternoon classes.'

"Was it Nanoha-chan? It seems she's in a hurry. I thought she's coming to the court." Hayate asked while pointing her finger towards the sight of the auburn-haired girl. "Ho ho! She's wearing a nice scarf. I wonder where she got it." The brunette took her phone and started composing a mail for Nanoha asking if she's fine and where she's going. She knew that her friend was in distressed meeting Fate today. She's about to send her the mail, deciding to confront her later, instead she sent a mail to Fate asking her whereabouts then she put back her phone on her pocket.

"Ahh! Do you think, the senpai's will join the club again? I've got the impression Nanoha-san doesn't want to acquaint herself with Fate-senpai." Vita asked while having deep thoughts about the two girls.

They knew that the two broke up but no one dared to ask the reason behind. Everyone from their circle were shocked when they heard the news and that it was so hard to destroy the relationship of NanoFate which a lot of students from their school admired at the same time envied. "After what happened, it would be so difficult for them to see each other every day."

Hearing what the short girl said, Reinforce felt anxious. The three of them was on their way near to the entrance of the court, they came across to the tall blonde that was having an exasperated look while composing a message on her mobile phone, sending a reply to Hayate. 'School. I'm on my way to the apartment'.

The silvery white-haired girl noticed that Fate was no longer using her scarf that she was wearing this morning.

"Yo! Fate-senpai! You're really here!" Grabbing ahold of the brunette, Vita rushed towards Fate happily followed by Rein. The crimson-eyed girl smile seeing her juniors.

Putting her finger in front of her lips she said "Shhhh! Vita, I know you were so excited to see me. But please, you don't have to call my name so loud." Then, she turned her attention to Hayate, patted her head and said "What's with that look, Hayate? Aren't you happy to see me?" The blonde knew that she needed to talk with Hayate soon. Sighing defeatedly, Fate continued to speak "Catch ya later guys! I have to go now." The blonde stood up in front of Reinforce, looking at her and said "I'll come tomorrow. I'll definitely keep my promise." When she was about to head off she paused and said "By the way, Alicia has been waiting for you inside." Then she walked away smiling while waving her hand.

The three girls received a mail from the auburn-haired girl.

"I will come tomorrow. Don't bother me tonight. I'll be staying at my room. I won't be eating either. Nanoha."

After their afternoon practice, the girls were on their way to the apartment where they have been living together, Alicia was holding at Hayate's arms walking behind Rein and Vita who were cheerfully chatting with each other. The younger blonde was lost in her own thoughts about Teana. She was getting to her nerves lately and she might start to do something about her yet she was hesitating because of Hayate. The brunette will never allow to do things that could harm others. The only thing why Teana Lanstar has been purposely disobeying her command, even as their vice-captain of the team was she lost her match during winter tournament that caused them the grand slam title. During the winter tournament, she was not on her best condition due to much stress and fatigue. Hayate was telling her not to play the match but her stubbornness had lead her to defeat.

Busy pondering on how to teach her junior a lesson, Hayate called out her attention while smiling at her. "Alicia-chan, we're almost at home. Seems that I lost you somewhere else. Would you like to tell me what you were thinking?"

Leaning her head on Hayate's shoulder, she smiled saying. "Ofcourse not, Ha~ya~te. I'll be lost without you though. We'll talk about this later, neh?"

"Well, yes. We can do that after dinner." Hayate replied without insisting what she wants. Even she was worried with Alicia, she can trust her when she said they will talk about it.

Arriving at their two-story house, they saw a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Black Edition parking on the side was a white Mercedes-AMG GT roadster of Nanoha. "Aree? Who could be the owner of this Porsche?!" Hayate exclaimed.

Smiling at the thought that Fate might consider to stay with them just like before she answered the tanuki's inquiry. "It's oneesama's car, Hayate."

Scratching her head, could not believe what she had heard knowing that Fate was an underage Hayate grumbled "Damn! I felt so envious! I want to have one soon!"

Alicia poke her cheek and said "Mou, Ha~ya~te! Just be patient okay? You'll get yours I'm sure. You don't even have a driver's license yet." the blonde giggled.

"Ahhh! Gomen Alicia-chan, but I don't want to hear that from you!" Pouting a little to the blonde, she complained knowing that Alicia was a brat.

The blonde just laughed at her reaction, releasing Hayate's arms from her hold she said "Oneesama will be staying here tonight. She'll be sleeping in my room, she said need a proper rest since she didn't get enough sleep for the past two weeks."

"Ho ho! That means, you'll be sleeping in my room, Alicia-chan?" Hayate teased the blonde.

"Here you go again, Hayate." The short redhead girl facepalmed.

"Don't tease me Ha~ya~te, I might take it as an invitation." Alicia wrapped her arms around the brunnette's waist that made her blushed.

"Mou! Don't give in to her tease Alicia!" Rein glared at the tanuki.

Pretending not to know what they were talking about Hayate snickered "Niyahaha! Why do I have the feeling that you girls were thinking that I'm going to do something bad to Alicia-chan."

"Ahh! Coz you made it sound lewd! I know you, Hayate-chan! You were so popular back in Seishou!" the silvery white-haired girl took Alicia away from the tanuki.

"Shhh, Rein. Do not embarrass Hayate." Alicia stopped Reinforce before the two starts their argument. She knew that her best friend was just being protective to her.

Heading her steps on the stairs, she said "Let's have a talk after dinner, Hayate." then she went her way to her room.

Entering the room, Alicia saw her oneesama listening to music with her headphones on while reading something on her tablet. She sat beside Fate trying not to disturb her. Fate felt her presence, putting her tab on the table, she took off her headphones and coldly spoke to her imouto. "I didn't know she was here, staying with you. You didn't mention anything, Alicia." Releasing a heavy sigh, she looked at her imouto straight to her eyes she continued "I haven't seen her when I arrived here. Though, when I saw a car on the garage, I knew it was hers."

Alicia felt that something has changed about her sister. She became more distant and cold or more like she was hiding all the pain that she was feeling. Wanting to know what her sister wants, she asked her. "Oneesama, do you want to live with us again?"

"I was considering it, but I don't think Nanoha will be comfortable with me. So am I." Fate turn away her glance from her sister.

"Have you checked your room yet, oneesama? It was properly maintained." Alicia wanted to tell her that it was Nanoha cleaning her room every chance she could get but Alicia chose not to say anything. She even caught the sapphire-eyed girl slept on Fate's bed three nights ago. "We didn't move your stuffs, sometimes I stayed and sleep there when I'm missing you, oneesama."

Thinking that her room was just across Nanoha's, she didn't dare to and it would be hard for Fate to remember the memories of her bedroom where Nanoha used to barge in, in the middle of the night, telling her that she missed her already even they just separated few minutes ago. "Oh? Didn't I tell you to put away all the things there, Alicia?"

"I apologize if I didn't follow your instruction oneesama. We're graduating after this school year and will leave this house and go back to our respective houses." Alicia paused for a while "But this place, was like a home to me, with everyone here. Including you."

"I didn't expect that hearing from you, Alicia. I thought, you were just focused on Hayate. But I'm glad that you cherish all of our friends here." Tucking herself in on the bed, Fate closed her eyes. "You have changed, my imouto. You had grown mature in my absence."

"No, it was you who had changed oneesama." Alicia wanted to tell her but kept it on her mind but instead she said. "I'll be sleeping in Hayate's room tonight, oneesama. So that you can rest well."

Hearing what her imouto said, she felt glad knowing that Hayate was looking after her sister she smiled happily teasing Alicia. "Control yourself, Alicia. Oyasumi."

For the first time since they had met today, Alicia finally saw her oneesama's genuine smile but her simple tease made her blush like tomato. She took a pillow and throw it on Fate. "Oneesama baka!"

"How dare you call me an idiot." Fate opened her eyes, glaring at her imouto and headed towards her. When she was already standing in front of Alicia, raising her right hand to slap her sister which made the younger blonde feared her covering her face but instead the older blonde tickled her side throwing her off on the bed.

Alicia could not help but laughed loudly, feeling silly of thinking that her oneesama will hurt her. "O-oneesama! S-stop! Hahaha!" Fate was on her top, tickling her side while her right hand cuffed both Alicia's wrists. When the younger blonde could no longer take it, Fate released her imouto and lie on her side laughing while Alicia was gasping her breath, she placed her arms on Fate's waist leaning her head on her shoulders and said "I miss you, oneesama. Okairi."

Staring at the ceiling, she smiled thinking that her sister will never abandon her she said. "Tadaima, Alicia. Arigato."