Hello guys! I decided to write about the past and family background of Nanoha and Fate.

I will divide it into 3-4 parts I guess.

Disclaimer: I still don't own the MGLN characters.

Part 1

Several years ago..

It was on the 31st of December, Takamachi Momoko, my mother together with the servants was so busy doing the preparations for the upcoming New Year's Eve dinner. The unfathomable joy is visible to my mother's face. After all, my father, Admiral Shiro Takamachi came home last night to celebrate the special occasion with us. My father is working under Japan's Naval force. He is a highly ambitious man, seeking for power so he has been prioritizing his job over his family. We never get along despite the fact that I am their only child. Maybe, he was disappointed by my birth since I am a girl. He preferred a son. For that, I am always doing my best just to be acknowledge by my father but it seems that my efforts were not good. I am just thankful that my mother is a kind and loving person. She has been giving me everything that I wanted.

But, tonight's New Year's Eve dinner will be more unusual. The guess will be arriving this afternoon and they are not just an ordinary people. Our guest of honor will be Precia Ingvalt Testarossa, the daughter of the late Emperor Claus Ingvalt and Empress Olivie Sagebrecht Ingvalt and the crown princess of throne. She's my mother's long time best friend since they were in high school. Everyone in Japan knows her as Precia Ingvalt since her late husband who was also my parent's friend has a lower nobility than her. He was part of an Imperial Army. He died few months after their wedding when his convoy was ambushed in Uminari City according to my parent's story.

Precia Ingvalt have two daughters. As what my mom had said, her oldest daughter was a year younger than me and both of us have the same hobbies. The other one was two years or more, younger than me. According to my mom, the daughters of Precia Ingvalt have different fathers.

My mother had given me instructions to get along with Precia's daughters. She said that they were so dear to her since they were the child of her best friend. But, this will be the first time that I will be meeting them due to some reasons that I didn't know. Maybe because both of my parents were so busy with their lives since my mother was also the CEO of the Shipyard Corporation of Japan which manufactures the ship and any vessels for the navy.

I wonder, what kind of princesses are they? I hope they aren't brats!

I was playing on the snow together with my cousin Miyuki-neechan when our guess has finally arrived. It was already half passed five in the afternoon. As a child, I was expecting to see a grand entrance with a convoy of body guards upon the arrival of the princess in our mansion. But to my surprised, I have only seen a single car that was a black Mitsubishi Dignity driven by Precia Ingvalt. I went and stood beside my mom. We welcomed the guest as they get-off from the car.

There, I saw a tall beautiful woman with a long dark purple hair, purple eyes, pointed nose and small lips. She was wearing a woollen black winter coat with velvet ankle leggings. She carries herself with poise and dignity. No doubt, she's the crown princess, Precia Ingvalt. Beside her standing were two young girls, on her left side was the smaller girl with a blonde hair with bright crimson-coloured eyes, she possessed the eyes of an optimist. She was wearing a pink turtle neck cotton shirt covered by a pink wool cashmere coat and white winter leggings matched with a pair of white shoes. She looks adorable with her outfit. The younger girl was holding a small teddy bear on her right arm while she was hugging her older sister.

The older girl was wearing a yellow long sleeve cotton turtleneck top by a black coat, black velvet leggings and a black pair of boots. The looks of sophistication and elegance was radiating from her. I noticed that the eldest child of Precia Ingvalt has the same hair-color as her mother. But, she has those dark crimson eyes. She was staring off to us but it seems that she doesn't see anything. My eyes met her modestly downcast eyes. There was a sense of solitude that I felt from her facial expression. Despite of the melancholic look on her face, she is the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen in my life. I was never aware that I was already gawking at her.

"Oh, Precia! Welcome to our humble abode! It has been a long time since we had seen each other!" My mother, greeted the guest with a loving smile. She hugged her tightly and kissed her on the cheek.

"I am so glad that you had accepted our invitation, Denka." It was my father who had spoken as he kissed the hand of Precia.

"Thank you for your invitation. I am so pleased to see you again Momoko-chan. Shiro-kun. You look so well. Please, drop the formalities for now. I came here as your old friend! Haha!" Precia smiled at them then she turned her gazed to me.

"Oh, by the way Precia, this is my beloved daughter Nanoha-chan. You haven't seen her for a long time, right? She's nine years old, now. She's a year older than Fate-chan, right? Nanoha-chan, please greet our guest." My mother introduced me to Precia. I felt so nervous that I bowed inelegantly.

"N-nice to meet you, Denka! I'm Takamachi Nanoha!" I was stuttering. I keep my head low.

"Oh my, she acts like you when we were younger, Momoko-chan!" Precia laughed and approached me.

"This coppery hair, burning like a fire, these pair of expressive eyes, this beatific facial expression that I really love to see. This is definitely you Momoko-chan! Hmm. You are such a beautiful child, Nanoha-chan." It really felt so awkward when Precia caressed my face and hugged me in front of everyone. Her daughters looked up to me quizzically.

"Thank you so much Denka!" I responded to Precia with a shy smile.

"Precia. You can call me Aunt Precia, Nanoha-chan." I nodded as an answer.

"By the way, Momoko-chan, Shiro-kun, Nanoha-chan, this is Fate, my eldest daughter and Alicia my youngest. They are my two lovely princesses. My pride and joy. My daughters, please introduce yourselves."

"Good afternoon, I am Fate Ingvalt. Eight years of age. It is kind of you to welcome us to your humble abode, Admiral Takamachi, Momoko-san, Nanoha. It's an honor to meet you all." As Fate finish her introduction, she bowed her head gently. Her voice was gentle, formal and respectful. She has a stern look on her face. She is, of course, far too graceful and extremely genteel with her actions.

Fate… She's too serious and formal for her age. I wonder if we could get along. She's too stiff. I thought to myself.

"Good afternoon! I am Alicia Ingvalt Testarossa! Six years old! I love my oneesama very much! Pleasure to meet you all!" Alicia's eyes have radiant looks and has a bright smile on her face.. Her voice was filled with delight and great pleasure.

Oh, the younger princess is not too bad. She seems to be friendly and loving. I'm sure we can get along. I smiled.

"Oh, it's great to meet you too, princesses!" It was my father who spoked. Then he turned his attention to Precia.

"It seems that the two princesses have huge differences with their personality, Precia. Both of them seems to be reliable. You have trained them well." My father looked at me with a disappointed look on his face.

"Indeed, Shiro-kun. To become a fine princess one day, they have to undergo with a lot of strict training regimens and different lessons, every day. I wish one of them would succeed the throne in the future."

"Ara, what happened to Fate-chan's hair, Precia? Her hair was blonde when she was smaller right?" My mother inquired.

"Oh, that! Fate asked Linith to dye her hair. She had given me a headache. I already gave her a good punishment for that not to do it again. I cannot bring her to the palace with that hair-color. Oka-sama will surely be disheartened to me for being lax with Fate." Precia has a wolfish look when she stared at Fate. I gazed at Fate, she has a pained expression on her face.

"Oh my, that's bad! If not obtrusive Precia, rather than leaving her on your home, why not let Fate-chan stay with us for a while? She can play with Nanoha-chan. I am really looking forward for them to become good friends just like us. You are going to bring them in England soon, this might be a good chance for them." My mom pleaded for Fate.

How come she doesn't know that her mom will be displeased with her by dying her hair? She must be some kind of an idiot princess, I guess? I thought to myself. When I heard my mom pleaded for her to stay with us, I felt an excitement. We were anticipating for Precia's response since she was in deep thought.

"Well, that won't be so bad, Precia. The princess will be safe with us. We can take good care of her." It was my father who spoke to the princess.

Did I just hear my father spoke something nice? I was surprised when I heard of it.

"Hmm, I think that's fine. Fate can stay and play with Nanoha-chan." I saw Fate-chan's facial expression change. She was pleasantly surprised by hearing what her mother has said.

"Great! Thanks, Precia! Well then, let's go inside. The dinner will be serve in thirty minutes." When everyone was already inside, my mom had turned her gazed to me and spoke.

"Nanoha-chan, while we were waiting for the dinner, why don't you entertain our guest by playing them a beautiful piano piece?" My mom added.

"Oh, Nanoha-chan could play a piano? So, is Fate. She had been taking her piano lessons since she was five. This is interesting. Well then, Nanoha-chan let us hear your wonderful music." Precia looked at me with an amazed look on her face.

I looked at my father and he was giving me a cold stare. I sighed. I bowed in front of the guest. The two princesses were looking at me. I felt anxious not because I cannot play very well, but because I've heard that Fate-chan was also playing a piano. I am confident with my skills. I've been playing and practicing piano every day since I was six.

She must be looking for a perfection. I thought to myself. Nah! I'm older than her. Why am I so worried about this? My mind was debating.

I took a seat in front of the piano. I took a deep breath and started playing the piece "Fur Elise". It was the easiest classical piece that I knew how to play so I chose it. As when I finished playing the piece I stood up and take a look on our guest. I heard the small clap from Precia but then Fate and Alicia has a bored look on their faces. They seem to be disinterested.

Aaaah! I need them to noticed me! I thought to myself.

"I will play another piece again." I went back and sit down in front of my piano again. I looked at outside the window and saw that the snows were starting to fall again. I smiled as I remember a song from my favourite Disney animation movie.

I don't know if these two were watching animated movies but I'll give it a try. I started playing the intro of the song "Love is an open door". I was hitting the lower keys with a jovial mood. My body was swaying from the rhythm of the song.

All my life has been a series of doors in my face
And then suddenly I bump into you

As when I was continue pressing the keys from these part, Fate stood up beside the piano. I smiled.

Oh! It's working! It seems that she knows the song. I thought to myself. Then she suddenly sits beside me. I was surprised, I stopped tapping the piano keys for a short time and looked at her. Then I continued playing the notes.

I've been searching my whole life to find my own place
And maybe it's the party talking or the chocolate fondue

But with you...
But with you

I found my place...
I see your face...

And it's nothing like I've ever known before!

As when I was about to hit the notes for the chorus part, Fate suddenly rammed the higher keys from right to left. I was startled for a while but then I continued playing the chorus from the lower keys while stepping on the sustain pedal. I decided to play the rhythm from the bass notes since Fate started playing the melody on the upper treble section.

Love is an open door!
Love is an open door!
Love is an open door!

With you!
With you!
With you!
With you!

Oh, she's good. She can match up with my speed, rhythm and timing. I smiled.

Love is an open door...

I was about to hit the keys to enter to the next section when suddenly Fate-chan pushed me aside. I stood up and I was gasped in surprised. Fate instantaneously changed the song to "For the First Time in Forever"

The window is open!
So's that door!
I didn't know they did that anymore!
Who knew we owned eight thousand salad plates?

For years I've roamed these empty halls
Why have a ballroom with no balls?
Finally they're opening up the gates!

There'll be actual real live people
It'll be totally strange
But wow! Am I so ready for this change

Cause for the first time in forever
There'll be music, there'll be light!
For the first time in forever
I'll be dancing through the night
Don't know if I'm elated or gassy

Her fingers flit across the keyboard on the lower bass as she was playing it in a fast tempo. I was stunned. I wanted to play the melody on the upper treble notes with her for that song but I couldn't just sync with her. She purposely played it just for a solo part. I was gawking at her and I could see that she was enjoying.

But I'm somewhere in that zone!
'Cause for the first time in forever
I won't be alone

It seems that she wanted to have a piano duel with me. I can't lose here! Bring it on then! She mashed up the songs, alright I'm going to do the same! I smiled happily.

I didn't let her finished the chorus section when I pushed her aside the way she pushed me earlier. I was not able to control my force she was out balanced and fell to the floor. I started playing the song by tapping gently the piano keys on the upper treble section notes. I gawked at her while flitting the keys. She was gasping. She opened her eyes wide. I stick my tongue out then I smiled at her cheerfully.

Do you want to build a snowman?
Come on let's go and play
I never see you anymore
Come out the door
It's like you've gone away...
We used to be best buddies
And now we're not
I wish you would tell me why!
Do you want to build a snowman?
It doesn't have to be a snowman

I paused for a while and waited for her to react. I look at her again, I smiled at her and I moved myself a little on the right side of the piano bench. Giving Fate-chan a signal to sit and play the song with me. I saw her smiled back at me. It was the first time to see her crimson eyes glittered with stars. It was the most beautiful smile that I've ever seen! My heart was filled with happiness that I never felt before.

Do you want to build a snowman?
Or ride our bikes around the halls
I think some company is overdue
I've started talking to
the pictures on the walls
(Hang in there, Joan!)
It gets a little lonely
All these empty rooms

Just watching the hours tick by

(Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock)

Fate-chan tapped the fall board as if it was the sound of a ticking of a clock. I looked at her amazed with what she had done. I never expected her to do that so I laughed. She looked at me in the eyes then all of the sudden she mashed up the song again! This time she started off on the bridge of the song "Let it go"! At that moment, she was rocking the lower keys heavily with a speed of light. Of course, I will not lose with her in the melody so I was flitting the higher keys magnificently. Both of us were already standing as our body was swinging together with the music that we were playing.

My power flurries through the air into the ground
My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around
And one thought crystallizes like an icy blast
I'm never going back; the past is in the past

Let it go, let it go
And I'll rise like the break of dawn
Let it go, let it go
That perfect girl is gone
Here I stand
In the light of day
Let the storm rage on.

The cold never bothered me anyway!

While we were playing the song, we were exchanging glances and smiles with each other. Both of our fingers flew along the keyboard. Until we finished playing the last note.

What a kid! I almost not able to catch up with her! I manage somehow! I thought of myself.

I was lost in my thought when I felt Fate-chan's hand to mine. I looked at her, she was smiling at me. Melting my heart. She held my hand and pulled me to face our family. I was lost on our little world while playing the song that I almost forgot that I was supposed to be playing for the guest but ended up dueling with the princess.

"It's time to take a bow for our audience, Nanoha." Fate-chan whispered to me gently. I blushed with her simple gesture. She was still holding my hand. We made a bow gesture in front of our audience. We received plaudits from our family. Everyone was happy with our performance.

"That was an amazing performance, Nanoha. You played splendidly." Fate-chan has spoken to me.

"T-thanks, princess." I responded. I smiled at her cheerful while gently scratching my face.

"Fate. Call me Fate, Nanoha." She replied formally. She's back to her genteel mode.

"Thank you, Fate-chan. You too, you had played magnificently. I hope we can play like that again."

"Yes, we could, Nanoha." Fate-chan smiled at me.

"Oneesama, oneesama!" I turned around to see the younger princess. She was tugging my sleeve.

"Thank you for playing the music together with my oneesama. It was my favourite." I was surprised when the younger princess kissed me on my cheek. She smiled at me. Then she hugged Fate-chan.

The dinner went well that night. Precia and Alicia-chan already went back to their home for the New Year's Celebration. Fate-chan was left with us since mom pleaded for her to stay. I never felt so happy that night. I swore to myself, that I will do everything to make friends with the stiff princess.

This stiff melancholic princess that I didn't expect to give me a beaming smile gave me the most peace that I never felt, I must give her most of my time while she's here to break the ice betweenus. There was something in her eye that bother's me so much. I must make her happy as well. It was the resolve that I had promised to myself that night.

Niyahaha, I'm not really a fan of movie animation "frozen", but I was inspired by the music arrangement, and since Nanoha and Fate were still a small child, I made them play the song. LOL!

I hope I was able to answer some of the questions from this chapter. If I had written it poorly, please let me know!

See you again next time!

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