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Part 2

New Year's Day

Fate POV

I awake with a dull pain underlying a numbness in my right arm. I am enveloped by a sweet and flowery fragrance. Even when my eyes are still close, there was a feeling like I woke up in an unfamiliar room. The smell and fragrance were definitely not the scent of the room where I sleep every night. I placed my left hand on the bed and caressed the beddings gently, it has a different texture. The softness of the bed and pillow was dissimilar on what I was used to.

Despite the realization that I woke up in a strange room, there was a feeling of calmness and tranquillity that I had never felt before. Every day of my life, I always woke up filled with the thoughts of the daily pressures and strenuous activities. But, today the feeling that I felt was totally new to me.

I tried to move my body but I couldn't. It felt like the right part of my body was being enfolded by someone's arms and legs. I decided to open my eyes, my vision was sleep-blurred. I closed my eyes again and gently open it. I tried to rub away my sleep fogging vision with the fingers of my left hand. I saw a light that came from the window, enough to fill the darkness of the room. I look around the room, then I turned my gaze on the person who was lying next to me. She was cuddling me and her legs were enveloped to mine.

"Aree? Who might this person be?" I thought to myself trying to recall where I was.

I fixed my eyes on the person next to me. The familiar silky auburn-hair, the sweet flowery fragrance that lingers on my nose, I gawked at those long-curled eyelashes, her small pointed nose, she have those red rosy cheeks that has a curving smile on her lips, breathing peacefully in her slumber.

"Aree? Nanoha? Hmmm, she's smiling even in her sleep. I wonder what she's dreaming? Nanoha and Alicia-chan are alike, they both love to cuddle." I looked around and smiled when I realized that the bed was too spacious for us and yet, this girl prefered to stick beside me.

Last night, I was really surprised when I heard my mother agreed with the proposal of Momoko-san in letting me stay at their home which made me somewhat happy but I couldn't just believed it. My mother would never allow me and Alicia to play with other kids, especially when we are under discipline.

The other night, my mother whipped me on my legs and back due to my actions of dying my hair, she was really disappointed to me. I wouldn't have done it if it wasn't for Alicia-chan who asked me to do it.

I keep myself quiet, never tried to talk back or reason out while my mother was giving me my punishments. I couldn't risk to drag Alicia-chan being punished with me too, I would never wished that she'll undergo the same treatment as me. I doubt if she will be hit though. Mother adores her so much. She's a very sweet and loving child after all. Not that my mother doesn't adore me, but Alicia-chan was more favoured than me.

My mother was loving to both of us but she have those thundering velvet hands. Especially to me and as the older daughter of our house, she will always tell me not to disappoint her. That I have to be the best in everything that I do and she was looking forward that I will become responsible in my future duties and responsibilities.

I cannot express myself very well so in order to show my love for my mother, I will obey whatever she wanted me to do. I took all the trainings and lessons that she had arranged for me. My mother was aware with our strengths and capabilities so Alicia-chan has a lesser load than me since okaza knows that I am smarter than my imouto. And I was thinking that it would be for her best interest. I don't want her to feel that her life was robbed at a very young age due to our status and future responsibilities.

But, as a child, I do really wish to escape this kind of existence in the future. This luxurious and grandeur life that we are enjoying has a good price that we must pay as what our mom always says.

Nanoha and I played a lot of games until we drop, last night. She taught me how to play video games that surprisingly gave me an adrenalized vigor. First, it was a FPS or a First Person Shooter game that the auburn haired girl loves to play during her free time. We also played a virtual tennis game and just dance on her Xbox.

The way she swayed and moved her body has left me astonished and I was secretly wishing that I could also dance like she does. In addition, her cheery demeanor was infectious and I can't help myself to smile and laugh with her.

She keeps on telling me that I am so stiff with my actions and saying that I have to rest easy and be more casual when I am with her. Reminding me that, we were still children and must take pleasure of the time whilst we were still kids and stop acting like an adult.

I was busy feasting my eyes on Nanoha, when her eyes gently opened and caught me by surprise. Our gazes had met, there was a tenderness that was manifesting her eyes while she looks fixedly at me. Grinning a little she spoke in a hoarse voice "Good morning, Fate-chan. How long have you been giving me a steady intent look?"

I felt so embarrassed when I heard what Nanoha had just said. Blood rushed to my face and I was having trouble maintaining our eye contact so I averted my gaze away from her.

"G-good m-morning, N-nahoha. Aree, Na-nahoha! Y-you w-were cuddling at me, you were sleeping like a log! I couldn't just move my body and woke you up!" I responded to her and could not help myself but to stutter in panic.

Giving me a lopsided grin, she placed her palms on my cheeks and her face were too close to mine, she looked straight into my eyes. "Fate-chan, you look so cute when you are blushing. You're stammering too! Niyahaha! It's Na-no-ha okay? Not Na-ho-ha!"

"Would you please stop teasing me, Nanoha? I'm not b-blushing!" I covered my eyes with my right hand, feeling the heat from my checks, I pouted and said. "You just woke up and yet you are being a tease! Get off of me this instance!"

"Mou, Fate-chan you're so unfriendly this morning! After all the games we played last night, I thought we were already friends!" Nanoha got up, pouting in a peppy manner and sat o

"Hmm, my body felt numb now because you were heavy. I don't want to sleep beside you anymore." I didn't know why, but I am having the feeling of enjoyment whenever Nanoha was so close to me.

Grabbing my left hand, Nanoha looked at me with a wide eyed expression, "Ne, ne, Fate-chan, let's play again! Hayate-chan will be coming today! She said, she can play with us! I'm sure you can be friends with her too!"

"Who could be that person, Nanoha?" I asked her curiously. "I just wanted to play with Nanoha alone." I thought to myself, feeling a little sad not wanting to share Nanoha's attention with other kids but I couldn't not tell her that. She might hate me for that.

"Hayate-chan is my childhood friend. We have been friends since I was five. She's a funny yet a very naughty girl. She's also down to earth. She's the niece of Admiral Gil Graham of the Royal Navy." Nanoha replied happily while playing with my fingers.

"Don't worry! Hayate-chan is fun to be with, I can assure you that. Just let your guard down, my stern little princess". Nanoha added when she had noticed that I didn't respond to what she had said.

"Good morning! Arise and shine ojou-sama's. It's already half-past seven. Time to get up and take a warm shower. The breakfast will be ready soon." Miyuki-san, Nanoha's cousin entered the room as she spoke and opened up the curtains.

"Good morning, Miyuki-san." I bowed my head politely to greet the older girl.

"Miyuki-neechan! Good morning! Are mom and dad going to eat with us this morning?" Nanoha inquired happily.

"I'm afraid that uncle Shiro wouldn't be eating with us today, Nanoha-chan." Miyuki pause for a while "He left the mansion, last night. But, do not worry, Aunt Momoko and I will be eating with you today. Hime-sama is here with us too."

Hands on her hips, the older girl smiled "In addition, after we eat our breakfast, we will be having a Mikami-style sword training." Miyuki patted Nanoha's head. I saw a glimpse of sadness from Nanoha's face but then she brushed it off with a silly smile which made me wonder. "What's up with that smile?"

Nodding in disagreement, Nanoha protested "No, no, no! Miyuki-neechan! It's New Year's Day! I wanted to play with Fate-chan the whole day!" Nanoha wrapped her arms around my waist and said "Hayate-chan will be coming too. We are going to play until we are exhausted! Pretty please?" Nanoha hugged me tightly from my back and made me her human shield. She was pretending to make a face.

"How can be this girl be so stubborn? She's acting like a brat." I raised my brows and thought to myself.

"We will be waiting for you in the breakfast room, Nanoha-chan." Miyuki dismissed Nanoha and stood in front of us.

"Mou, Miyuki-neechan! You're no fun!" Nanoha sulked.

"Hime-sama, is there something that you would like me to do for you?" Miyuki-san asked me politely, ignoring Nanoha's complaints.

"No. Thank you for the kind offer. I appreciate it, Miyuki-san. Nanoha is with me, she said she'll help me." I courteously declined her offer. She nodded respectfully then she left the room. "I'll be taking my leave then, Hime-sama."

"Ne, Fate-chan, let's take a shower together! I'll wash your hair and scrub your back!" Nanoha offered enthusiastically.

"Wow, this girl is amazing! How can she just change her emotions so easily?" I wondered how she did it.

"Pardon me? What did you just say?" I asked her politely, trying to make sure, I heard it mistakenly.

"Oh, I said, let us take a shower together. I will wash your hair and scrub your back. Of course, you will do the same to me." Nanoha spoke slowly making sure that I was able to grasp what she said.

"Do not, Nanoha." I raised my eyebrows not wanting to give in to her request.

"Do I look like a maidservant to you?" I responded to her coldly, how could she thought that I want to brush her back? The idea was tempting though but.. "I cannot let her see it!" I thought to myself.

"Why not, Fate-chan? Of course not, your highness! Heika! Denka! Hime-sama!" Nanoha asked curiously while smiling at me. Her beautiful and expressive sapphire eyes were looking at me inquisitively.

"Why not, you said? I don't like someone invading my personal space. In addition, why do I have to scrub your back and wash your hair in return?" I averted my gaze from her. I looked around the room. It was filled with stuff animals and toys.

"With all these stuffs inside her room, it seems that she's really a spoiled brat. What she wants, she gets. Oh well, she's the sole heir of Takamachi's. Their family might be a demoted to a commoner status but certainly, they are incredibly rich."

"Mou! Fate-chan, why are you so cold? We're friends! It's fine to wash each other's back! Niyahaha! Now, come on! Let's take a shower together!" She was tugging me forcefully on the way to the bathroom.

"This girl has a powerful grip, I couldn't escape! She's also taller and bigger than me. What should I do? I cannot let other people see my bruises and contusions in my back!"

"Would you please, let go of me, Nanoha?" I asked her in a gently hoping that she'll stop.

"Fate-chan, there's no harm in taking a shower together! Haven't you experienced this kind of thing? It's fun you know!" Nanoha gave me a wide grin on her face. "This girl is so persistent! She has a beautiful smile that made my heart fluttered but she's so annoying right now."

"Stop this and let go of me or I will order your execution, Nanoha. I'll have your head cut." A rough voice escaped from my throat. Nanoha stopped tugging me. She was gasping in surprise and her eyes widened, her lips were curved in a mischievous smile. Then she laughed at me

"Execution? Niyahaha! Did I hear it right, Fate-chan? So, the princess will order my execution because I am being forceful to her? Nyahaha! You're unbelievable, Fate-chan! How can you say that at your age? Oh my! The princess is being cruel to me!" Nanoha snickered and I could not understand why. "You know, my princess, I am the admiral's daughter, you can't just order for my execution! Come on! We're going to take a shower together." Nanoha declared happily.

I facepalmed when I've realized that she won't stop. Her persistence were starting to get in my nerves. "Nanoha, don't you have an idea on what situation you are putting me on? You're a bit pushy."

"Niyahaha! Mou! Don't be so grumpy Fate-chan. It's so early in the morning! Now, stop struggling and come with me." The game of tag continues as she keep on tugging my wrist whilst I was resisting.

"You always get what you want, don't you Nanoha? What a stubborn child." I lowered my head.

"Yep! I always do and get what I want! And both of us were still a child! It's fine to be like this!" Nanoha gave me a wide grin. I sighed defeatedly. "What should I do now? I cannot let her see my back. She might tell her mother!"

I was busy thinking of solutions to escape in this difficult situation when Nanoha forcefully tried to undress me while she chortled in her own thoughtless actions. It was a bolt from the blue that I just gasped on what she did. My eyes were opened wide, slacking jaws. All of a sudden, It finally registered to my mind what had just happened. Some of the buttons of my pajamas dropped on the floor. I clenched my fist, I took a deep breath as I was trying to be more patient to her. Then I spoke "You really want to take a shower with me, don't you Nanoha? Fine then. Let's take a shower together to conserve more water."

I gave her a brooding look. I grabbed her wrist and stormed off towards her cosy wooden designed bathroom. "Nyahaha! I never thought that you were the submissive type, Fate-chan. I love it!"

"Yes, I am. Now, should we take the warm shower? We have to hurry. Your mom and your cousin are waiting for us in the breakfast room, don't they?" I said coldly. I started to undress my clothes. When I am done removing my pajamas, I stepped on the shower cabinet left Nanoha dumbstruck as I intentionally showed her my bruises and contusions. It felt so awkward in my part, but she had left me no choice. "If this girl will pity and say something gross to me, then I cannot trust her." I said to myself.

"What's with the pop-eyed look, Nanoha? Were you surprised on what you had just seen?" I asked her and she didn't respond. I look intently on her sapphire eyes, seeing the graved look on her face and was not able to fathom what she was thinking, I lowered my head. She kept silent so I decided to start taking a quick shower. I didn't wait for her to wash my hair and my back as what she declared earlier. When I'm done, I got passed through her and started to put on my clothes and tied my hair in twin tails with my black ribbons.

"She was unable to speak. She didn't even try to move. I wonder what she was thinking. Maybe she was disturbed by what she had seen. I'm sorry, Nanoha."

The traditional Japanese breakfast that was prepared by Momoko-san was extremely delectable. It was consisting of steamed rice, miso soup, grilled salmon fish and various side dishes like Japanese pickles, dried seasoned seaweed, natto, and some vegetables, and green salad. Even though, I lose my appetite earlier, I was able to eat a lot.

During the breakfast, Nanoha was talking at Momoko-san and Miyuki-san enthusiastically as if nothing happened earlier. She was able to maintain her spirited voice while conversing with her family. Her sparkling lavender eyes and her radiant smile never failed to attract me. There were times our gazes met then Nanoha will just avert her eyes away from me. I was watching all of her actions and gestures the whole time, wondering how she manage to change her mood so easily.

Momoko-san keep on asking me, why I was quiet during the meal. I just told her that she must not worry about me, that I was just thinking a lot of things. Luckily, she bought my excuses and didn't bother me again.

After Nanoha's sword training with Miyuki-san, the door of their library where I was waiting for her opened, as she had said before she went on to the gym that I should wait for her there since I declined to observe her sword practice. I was sitting on a leather-upholstered chair while I was reading a picture book about the life of the animals in the wild when she arrived.

"Fate-chan…" Nanoha called my attention. Her voice was gentle. Her usual cheerful smile and mischievous eyes cannot be seen. She stood staring at me with unblinking eyes. I closed the book I stood up and faced her.

"Fate-chan, I sincerely apologize for being so inconsiderate of you earlier." Nanoha gently hold my face and look at me intently. I didn't move, instead I look at her straight in her eyes while I listen to her earnestly.

"Aree, she's apologizing? I thought to myself."

"I shouldn't have done it to you. It was so selfish of me pushing you to that extent. However, it doesn't change on how I see you as a person. I don't care if you are a princess or whose house where you came from. To me, you are a friend. A very important one. Those bruises and contusions on your legs and back.. It signifies on how tough you are in facing life at such a young age. Despite of having a small and frail body, you always act like an adult and pretend as if nothing worst had happened to you."

"This girl speaks like she understood my pain. As if she can read me like a book. Also, she keeps on telling me for a hundred times that I am her friend, but what exactly a friend is?" I keep on asking myself. "We were only taught that when we get older, we will marry someone from the royal family. And to marry someone means that you will always be together, forever. This girl makes me feel so happy and untroubled. She delighted me in all her ways, in whatever she does. I want to be with her always." I was so busy pondering on what had Nanoha said when she suddenly embraced me.

"I am so sorry, Fate-chan. Don't be angry with me. To be honest, I never felt so happy when I met you. Not because you are a princess but because you are Fate-chan. The girl whom I played piano with, the one who stayed up late with me last night, playing video games. Most of all, the one who has the most beautiful and radiant smile in the world." I blinked so many times when I heard what Nanoha just said. I was not able to understand everything that she had said, but I know that she was sorry and was happy with my company. It made me felt so happy to hear the words that she had said. All the worries and anxiety were gone.

"You are already forgiven, Nanoha." I responded to her with a smile in my face.

"Areee? That was fast, Fate-chan! I thought you are going to make me struggle first! Nyahaha!" Nanoha gave me a surprised look.

"Nanoha.." I turned away my eyes from her. Then I continue to speak, "I don't exactly know what a friend is, I was not able to grasp everything that you had just said, but you also made me so happy, I want to play and be with you, for always." I was fidgeting then I took a deep breathe. I look at her pleading and said.. "Marry me, Nanoha."

"Oh my, Fate-chan, w-wait! W-what?! W-what did you just said?!" Nanoha raised her voice giving me a wide-eyed expression, her lips were opened wide.

"Aree, why are you giving me that reaction Nanoha?" I asked her innocently.

"I said, M-mar—"

"Nanoha-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! I'm heeeeeeere! Come on let's go and plaaaay!" The door suddenly opened with a loud squeak from the chestnut-haired girl, with a deep seated blue eyes wearing a raccoon printed pink sweater.

"How dare you interrupt me while I am speaking with Nanoha, you ill-mannered and insolent raccoon!"

"M-maah, maah! Ehh toh.. Fate-chan, don't be like that. This is Hayate-chan, I told you she will come and play with us, today right? Nyahaha" Nanoha scratch the back of her head.

"Ajaaaja! Who is this gallant girl who asked you to marry her, Nanoha-chan? And why are you blushing?" The raccoon girl has a sly smile on her face.

"Mou! Hayate-chan! I-I'm not blushing! And how long have you been here!" Nanoha responded awkwardly. I wonder why.

"You're stammering! Nyahaha! Hmmm, I just arrived when this gallant girl asked you to marry her! Nyahaha!" The raccoon girl giggled. Afterwards, she hugged Nanoha tightly. "But, you're my wife Nanoha-chan!"

"Stop teasing me, or I'll kick you out from this house Hayate-chan! And you are not my wife! Get off of me!"

"Wife? What is she talking about?" I raised my eyebrows.

"Oh! right, I need to introduce you to Fate-chan properly." Nanoha continued.

"Hayate-chan, this is Fate Ingvalt sh-"

"Ingvalt?!" The raccoon girl exclaimed. "You mean, this gallant girl who asked you to marry her is no other than princess Fate Ingvalt?! Oh my! You're so lucky Nanoha-chan! I want to have a princess too!" The raccoon girl shook Nanoha's shoulder in a dramatic way.

"What are these two talking about? I can't read between the lines! These girls are draining my energy now." I facepalmed.

"Heya princess!" The tanuki gestured a salute to me. "I'm Yagami Hayate, let's get along! Call me Hayate or Hayate-sama! Tee-hee!" The raccoon girl gave me a warm and pleasant smile.

"This girl seems to be forgiving. She didn't mind what I had said to her earlier. I guess it's not bad to get along with this hyperactive raccoon girl."

"Fate Ingvalt. If you wish to call me Fate, then I guess that wouldn't be so bad. However, if you are going to interrupt me while I am speaking, you will not be forgiven." I warned her.

"Ajajaja! Fate-chan enough with the silly talk! Nanoha-chan, let's get out of here!" Hayate grabbed our wrists and dragged us outside the library.

"I'm going to show both you as I unleashed the power of my newly developed Ragnarok and Diabolic Emission technique in tennis!" Humming a little she continued "I'm going to outmatched your Divine Buster Nanoha-chan! Ajajahaha!"

I let myself being dragged by this raccoon girl together with Nanoha. When I turned my gaze to the copperhead her face was flushing red. I smiled at her innocently as I uttered something only us could understand, a wordless whisper, the words "Nanoha, please marry me" formed in my lips. I knew in the world that she was able to understand it. I knew it. As a reply, her lavender eyes sparkled and she smiled at me broadly and it made me so happy.

When the three of us arrived on the compound, I was completely astonished by sight that was revealed to me. The design and the set up was eye-catching. As I have seen that there is a sports barn with a full size indoor tennis court. The compound also has a gym, Dojo and a yoga studio. The interior has wooden walls that gives off a pleasant and warm look. It has the texture and feel of the natural outdoors inside by way of the wood panelling in ways that feel fresh and inventive.

"Yey! We're here!" The raccoon girl exclaimed as she runs to the court.

"That girl is hyperactive." I spoke to Nanoha.

"Nyahaha! Yeah! She's always like that! She's a nice girl though."

"Nanohaaaa-chaaaan! F-faaaaaaaaate-chaaaan! Hurry! Stop talking and let's play!" The raccoon girl called our attention. The excitement was visible on her face. She was waving her right hand to us.

"Mou! Hayate-chan is so impatient. Neh, Fate-chan, do you know how to play tennis?" Nanoha asked.

"I do. I play with Alicia-chan but it's more like we are just exchanging our strokes. Most of the time Alicia-chan will missed hitting the ball. She's very young but she's always eager to play with me." I chuckled.

"Oh! The younger princess looks up to her oneesama. Last night, she doesn't want to let go of you. She cuddles you like a stuff animal. When they about to go home, your little sister has the exhausted droop on her shoulders. She was trying to hold her tears."

"Yes, I bet she cried a lot last night. Alicia-chan, she was really clingy. I'm sure she will be moping around the whole time that I wouldn't be by her side. I wish she's here with us today. If she had been with us today, she wouldn't feel dejected. Surely she will enjoy playing with Nanoha and Hayate." I sighed.

"You are such a responsible oneesama, Fate-chan. Don't worry, there are still many chances that we can play with her, right?" I smiled half-heartedly. Nanoha handed me a tennis racket.

"Fate-chaaaaaaan!" The raccoon girl shouted at me as she hugged me from my back. Her high-pitched voice reverberated around the court.

"Mou! Stop chatting with Nanoha and come with me Fate-chan! Your face is so serious. Let's play ball! Nanoha-chan will not stop asking you questions! Move your body and less talk! I'm going to show you my special move! Nyahaha!" I was surprised by the sudden embrace of the raccoon girl. All of the sudden, she tugged me to the court whilst she was sticking out her tongue to Nanoha.

"Hey! Hayate-chan! Don't just pull Fate-chan away from me!" Nanoha separated me from Hayate's side. She put her arms around my body and said "She's mine!"

"Hai, hai! Nanoha-chan. She's yours. All yours! Nyahaha! I know, what Nanoha-chan wants Nanoha-chan gets! Now, let's play the ball!" The raccoon responded in an adenoidal voice.

I doubled facepalmed. I couldn't just believe these two. First, I don't have any idea about the special moves that Hayate keep bragging about. Second, this two seems to have their own Language when they speak with each other. Third, Nanoha will just suddenly claim me as hers like a stuffed animal. Lastly, I hope that they will not teach me to do actions that could be embarrassing.

"Neh, Fate-chan. Let's hit those empty tin cans by smashing the tennis ball to it." Nanoha said happily.

"Ajajaja! Well then, I'll start first! Behold!" The raccoon girl declared. She tossed the tennis ball and shouted. "Ragnarooooooooook" whilst she hit the ball to the target. Hayate pouted when she didn't hit the target.

"W-whaaaat?! This is what the special move she's talking about?!" I sighed in disbelief.

"Niyahaha! Hayate-chan! That was an incredible attack! But your aim was terrible!" Nanoha laughed out loud.

"I'll show you my new technique! Watch and learn, Hayate-chan!" Nanoha took a deep breath. Her face was calm, her grip on the tennis racket was relax. She tossed the tennis ball and send it straight to the empty tin can as she shouted her "Excellion Busteeeeeeeeeer!" "How's that Hayate-chan? Amazing right?! Niyahaha" Nanoha proudly declared.

"I couldn't just believe on what I had just seen and heard! It was given that Hayate was mindlessly doing and saying random things, but Nanoha.." I could not think of any words to say.

"Ajajaja! It has appeared to be that your prodigious skills have left Fate-chan astonished, Nanoha-chan! However, I won't lose to you! Gaze upon my super powers!"

Hayate tightened her grip on her tennis racket, she tossed the tennis ball higher than usual, her left hand remained elevated while she waited for the right timing, hit the ball send it straight to the centre of the targets when she shouted "Diiiiaaaboliiiiiiic Emissiiiooooon!" "Oyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I did it! I was able to hit it!" Hayate jumped in excitement!

"How did I end up being caught up in this crazy situation? I wanna go home now. I've got a bad feeling about this."

"Hoho, Hayate-chan! You're lucky to hit the target! Niyahaha! Too bad, your Diabolic Emission is nothing compared to my breaker. Look upon the stars Hayate-chan!" Nanoha tightened her grip around the racket. I noticed that she tossed the ball with her right hand. Aree, Nanoha-chan is left handed? Then she gathered all her strength on her legs to jump when she shouted "Staaaaaaaarliiiiight Breeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaker! Her loud voice echoed repeatedly on the court. I was stunned on how Nanoha send the ball straight on the empty tin can while she made the jump serve.

"Ajaaa! No fair Nanoha-chan! How can you do that! Teach me, please!"

"That was an unbelievable shot, Nanoha!" I shouted in surprised. Hayate and Nanoha looked at me with a wide grin on their faces.

"Yes, indeed my princess. Now, it's your time to shine to show us your magnificent powers!" Hayate spoke in ringing voice whilst gesturing her hand towards the target.

"P-pardon me?" I replied nervously.

"Hayate-chan said, it's your time to hit the tin cans, Fate-chan." Nanoha smirked and looked at Hayate, then she turned her gaze to me. "In addition, please mention the name of your skills like we did."

"But, that was embarrassing, Nanoha. Please, spare me from that." I look at hear pleadingly hoping that she'll not forced me to do what they did.

"You could not Fate-chan?" Nanoha looked at me with a puppy face. "I thought Fate-chan wants to marry me, but she can't fulfil my request with this?" Nanoha said in a dejected voice. Her eyes were downcast, she looked down on the floor.

"What should I do? Nanoha looks so sad."

"Oho, Fate-chan, please don't make Nanoha-chan sad. Don't you feel guilty about it?" Hayate spoke in a mournful voice.

"Okay." Was all that I could say.

I saw Nanoha's face brightened when she heard me. I took a deep breath, gathered all the courage that I could gather from my chest. Mentally prepared my mind and convinced myself that it will just pass. I took the tennis ball and positioned myself to strike. I tightened my grip to the racket. I turned my gaze to Nanoha, she was smiling at me. Reassuring me that it was fine to do it.

"I guess, it's fine. I encouraged myself. As long as Nanoha is happy, I'll be glad to do this." I closed my eyes and listened to the sound of the surroundings. Remembering on how Nanoha hit the ball properly. "I should just follow what she did." I straightened and relaxed my body. Took a deep breathe before I tossed the ball up high in the air. It was like a slow motion as when I was waiting for the right timing to hit the ball, I shouted "Plasmaaaaa Zanber Breakeeeeeeer!" I sent the ball straight to the one of the tin cans that I aimed. When I realized that I hit the tin can, I jumped and thought to myself. "I did it! I hit it! That was so satisfying! So, this is how they felt when they hit the target!"

"That was an extremely fast shot, Fate-chan!" Nanoha hugged me from my back happily.

"Ajajajaa! That was an astounding shout, Fate-chan! Niyahaha your voice was a little deep though!" Hayate was laughing so hard whilst saying those words to me.

As when I realized what I did, blood rushed to my face. It was so stupefying to remember what I did earlier. I sat down and covered my face with my two hands due to embarrassment and castigated myself.

"It was mortifying. I want to be eaten by the ground at this very moment. I wanna die."

Niyahaha! I hope you enjoy this chapter! Poor Fate-chan, stuck with these two adorably crazies. Please let me know what you think!