BROKEN WINGS-A NEGIMA/LOVE HINA CROSSOVER
The characters in this story are not related to me but to their respective creators.
Final Act-Brave New World
"There! Here you go." Tsuruko looked at Setsuna after placing contact lenses in her eyes.
Setsuna opened her eyes slowly and looked at herself in the mirror. The pupils of her eyes were now black in color.
"Are you sure this is going to work, Tsuruko Nee Chan?" Setsuna wondered.
She gives a nod and answered, "You looked exactly what you used to be."
Setsuna touched her fair cheeks and her jet-black hair. Earlier, Tsuruko gave her a special hair lotion to dye her hair black and now she looked just like any other human.
"Thanks, Tsuruko Nee Chan." Setsuna smiled back at her.
"Well, it's great to have you back." Tsuruko then gave her a hug.
Setsuna was glad that Tsuruko and Motoko never forsaken her and welcome her back. But she knew that the path she chooses will not be an easy one.
She remembers her grandfather's words of her hiding in the shadow of humanity. Three days has passed and now ever with a disguise, can a world accept her now?
"Setsuna." Tsuruko called out to her.
"Yes, Tsuruko Nee Chan?"
"We're going to see Konoe Sama tomorrow. So you better get some rest."
Tsuruko then left Setsuna's room. Setsuna turn and looked at her father's sword, Yuunagi that is placed on her bed. She could feel a sense of kinship from the sword and held it dearly.
"Otou San...I wish I could tell you how I feel." Setsuna then placed Yuunagi on an empty sword stand and prepare to go to bed.
The next morning, Tsuruko and Setsuna arrived at Konoe Mansion. The moment Fujimaru and the others saw Setsuna in the main hall, they were filled with joy to see their former comrade again.
"Setsuna, where have you been?"
"Yes, you went missing after that battle."
"Your hair is black again."
Those were some of the questions that Setsuna was asked. But she could not tell them the real reason and her true identify.
At this moment, Eishun entered the main hall.
"Setsuna, you're back." Eishun was too glad to see her.
Setsuna went down on her knees and bowed to Eishun.
"Yes, Konoe Sama. I have returned."
"Welcome back, my child." He immediately ordered his men to prepare some foods and drinks for her return.
Soon after the celebration, Setsuna and Tsuruko were at Eishun's study room. The atmosphere was filled with tense, as now Setsuna's fate will be decided.
"Setsuna." Eishun spoke.
"Yes, Konoe Sama." She answered.
"Because of your brave efforts and self-sacrifice, we have arrested Amakusa and his radicals and restored order to the Kansai Magic Community. For that, I thank you."
"It's not just me, Konoe Sama. Everyone did their part to end this conflict." Setsuna modestly said.
"Ever though your father died in that battle, the fact that you're his daughter and your existence in Shin Mei Ryu has caused a stir among the community." Eishun answered with a serious tone.
"Tsuruko Nee Chan." Setsuna looked at her concerned guardian.
"Setsuna, after you were gone, the news about your father is the enemy has reached to my father's side. He was so furious about it and ordered me to banish you out of Shin Mei Ryu. If I told him who you really are, you'll be hunted down by Shin Mei Ryu for sure."
Tsuruko held Setsuna's hand tightly and understood what she has done to protect her.
"I'm sorry, Tsuruko Nee Chan." Setsuna apologize to her but Tsuruko give a no-no and hug her dearly.
"I just can't bear to hurt my little sister." Tsuruko replied.
Eishun interrupted them "I managed to convince Shin Mei Ryu to leave the punishment to me and after much thinking, I decided there is only one way to handle the matter."
The two ladies looked at Eishun and wondering what kind of punishment Setsuna has to face.
Eishun looked at Setsuna with a serioustone and spoke "Setsuna of Kyoto Shin Mei Ryu!"
Setsuna knew that tone from Eishun which means is an absolute order from him. She went down on her knees and shouted "Hai, Konoe Sama!"
"Your existence has caused uncertainty in Kyoto and given the recent events, it's unfortunate that you cannot stay here anymore.
Setsuna swallowed a lump in her throat and listen on.
"As the head of Kansai Magic Community, I have decided that you'll be branded as a traitor and must leave Kyoto as soon as possible. But I have one final mission for you."
"Anything for you, Konoe Sama!" Setsuna prepared herself for the worst.
"I want you to go to Tokyo and be a student in Mahora Academy. Over there, you'll be assisting the headmaster in protecting my only daughter, Konoe Konoka. She has the same holy blood as I do but I do not wish her to be involved in the affairs of the magic world. I only want her to lead a normal life."
"I'll protect Konoka Ojou sama with my dear life!" Setsuna gladly accepted the order.
"That's good, Setsuna. I'll announce your "exile" in the next few days and I have already informed the headmaster of Mahora Academy about you."
"But I want you to lead a normal life too. You have seen enough bloodshed and tears for a girl at your age. Start a new life afresh over there and learn to be human again."
Eishun and Tsuruko smiled at her and Setsuna knew what the future is in store for her.
"Hai...Konoe Sama and Arigato, Konoe Sama!" Setsuna sincerely thanks him for everything he has done.
"You may leave, Setsuna." Eishun smile at them and the two ladies left the room. Eishun went outside the window and looked at the Sakura Trees in his garden. He gives a sign and wonder if he did the right thing for Setsuna.
Footsteps could be heard at the corridor and it stops in front of his door.
"Himiko." He answered.
"Yes, Konoe Sama." She replied.
"What is it?"
"Amakusa committed suicide in his cell this morning. Apparently someone sneaked a cyanide pill into his cell and he took it during the night."
Eishun was slightly startled by the news but remained calm.
"Has his family been informed?"
"He has no family but he has a niece from his older brother."
A niece? Eishun was curious.
"Do we know anything about his niece?"
"Her name is Amagasaki Chigusa. She is the last surviving member of the Amagasaki Clan. Her parents were killed in the Great Demon War years ago."
"The big war." Eishun remember the war. There was chaos and mayhem back then. Too many lives lost. Some of his closer comrades ever made the ultimate sacrifice for that.
Himiko interrupted him "Konoe Sama?"
"Oh…Sorry, Himiko San.
"Is there anything else, Konoe Sama?"
"Just keep an eye on his niece." Eishun then take a look at a photo of a younger self that is placed on his table. The photo was slightly pale but he took attention to the young man in the middle of the photo.
"What are you doing now, Springfield?" Eishun asked himself.
Soon after Setsuna and Tsuruko returned to Aoyama residence and nightfall came.
Tsuruko gave a call to Motoko in Tokyo to tell her the news. Motoko informed her that she will return home in two days to bring Setsuna to Mahora Academy.
After Tsuruko hung up the phone, Setsuna entered the main hall with a towel on her head.
"I finished bathing, Tsuruko Nee Chan." Setsuna said.
"I'll shower later. Motoko is coming home the day after tomorrow and she'll bring you to Tokyo."
"Tokyo...I have never been there before." Setsuna wondering what kind of city Tokyo is.
"Don't worry, it's just like here. Only weirder." Tsuruko smile at Setsuna that make her wonder what does she meant by weirder.
Then the main door was unlocked.
"I am home!"
Tsuruko knew it was her husband.
"Welcome back, dear!" She then approached her husband who was at the door to serve him.
Setsuna didn't want to play gooseberry and went back to her room. She closed her room door and looked at her room.
She then saw a small urn on her table and went to pray in front of it.
"Otou San. I am leaving to Tokyo soon. Tomorrow I will be bringing you to be with Okaa San." Setsuna then changed into her nightgown and went to bed.
As soon as Setsuna lay down on bed, her mind keeps thinking what will life be in Tokyo. She will be seeing Konoka again at Mahora Academy. She felt happy to see her first friend again but Eishun ordered Setsuna to protect her in the shadows.
That means no contact with her.
"It doesn't matter." She says to herself.
She then closed her eyes and goes to sleep.
Then something happened.
A bright light appeared outside her window. Setsuna was awake by it and look out.
"What the?"
She opens her window and could not believe what was outside.
There were three figures standing underneath a tree at the garden.
Setsuna recognize the figures and immediately ran outside to get a closer look.
When she was outside the garden, she walked straight to the figures and immediately tears came out from her eyes.
"Otou San…Okaa San…Shoko San."
"Yes, Setsuna. We are here for you." Sora answered.
Reiko approached Setsuna and hugs her.
"I miss you, dear."
"I miss you too, Okaa San."
Sora and Shoko gather around her too and for the first time in her life, Setsuna could feel what was like to be in a family.
"Finally we are family." Shoko smiled at her.
"Yes, Shoko San" Setsuna returned the smile.
After a while, the family sat down underneath the tree, enjoying the night view.
Setsuna broke the silence.
"Okaa San?"
"Yes, Setsuna?"
"Why didn't you tell me that you are my mother in my dreams?"
Reiko strokes her fine hair and answers, "You see, it wasn't the right time to tell you back then. I did not want to confuse you but when I realize that your father was still alive and you are fighting with him, I had to do something."
She continued, "I have to stop you. Stopping you from repeating the same mistake your father did."
"My wings almost got cut off by Otou San." Setsuna showing her white feathers wings to her mother.
"I am sorry, Setsuna. I didn't mean to. But back then, I was just following Amakusa's orders." Sora hugged his daughter and stroke her white wings.
Setsuna tease her father "You're forgiven, Otou San."
"Now we are free at last." Sora looked at his family.
"Actually, I am leaving." Setsuna spoke in a low tone.
The family members listened to what she is about to say.
"I am going to Tokyo to study and to be a bodyguard for my friend. This is the first time I am going being alone there and I don't know if I like there?"
"Why are you afraid, dear?" Reiko asked.
"I am going to miss this place. This is where I was raised and people who cared for me. Without them, I wouldn't be here today either."
Reiko knew how to answer her "Setsuna, there will come a time when people make changes in their lives. But sometimes, when making these changes, we have to give up the things we wanted the most. I know that it's hard for you all these years, but it's for the best and I believe that you will have a better life over at Tokyo."
"We all want to see our daughter to live happily in her life." Sora added.
"That's our wish from us." Shoko give the traditional thumbs up to her.
Setsuna understood what they are trying to say. She shows the thumbs up to her family and they hugged together underneath the night sky…
Setsuna woke up and realized that she is in her bed. It was already morning and she remembers the dream last night.
Was it real?
Did she really saw her family?
She looked outside the window and saw the tree at the garden.
Not a soul in sight.
"A dream…no." Setsuna touched her chest and felt warmness.
She smiled to herself "Thank you, Otou San, Okaa San, Shoko San."
Soon the news of Setsuna is a traitor reached Shin Mei Ryu and when Setsuna returned to Konoe Mansion, a group of familiar people was standing outside the main garden.
"What are you all doing here?" Setsuna queried.
"We heard what happened, Setsuna San." Fujimaru replied.
"I can't believe that you are branded as a traitor and was ordered to leave Kyoto." Daisuke was angry about it.
"Where were you goes from here?" Himiko asked.
Setsuna didn't want to tell them the truth but give a small smile "Someplace where I will be happy."
"Now I just came back to collect some of my things and I'll be leaving." Setsuna entered the mansion with the others watching her back.
About ten minutes later, Setsuna came out and was holding a small bag containing her personal belongings on one hand while she held Yuunagi on the other hand.
She then saw all of Eishun's followers lining up in two rows on opposite side of the main gate. Fujimaru, Daisuke and Himiko were at the entrance, waiting for Setsuna to approach them.
Daisuke shouted to the followers "To Setsuna! It's a honor to serve beside you!"
The followers bowed to Setsuna and she felt a sense of modesty and sadness in her. She walked towards to her three comrades and took turns to hug them.
"You're a good friend." Fujimaru told her.
"I'm going miss you, Setsuna San!" Daisuke hugged her like a teddy bear.
"Take care of yourself." Himiko hugged her too.
"Thank you, everyone. I won't forget you all!" Setsuna bowed to them at the main gate and held her head high. After that, she turned around and headed down the long stairs to town.
Eishun was at his room and saw what has happened earlier.
He whispered to himself "Good Luck, my child."
"Here you go, Otou San." Setsuna placed Sora's urn next to her mother and Shoko's altar. She then lighted up nine joss sticks and prayed for them. Midori entered and waited patiently for Setsuna to finish her prayers.
"Midori Sama." Setsuna greeted her.
"At last, your parents are together." She looked at the urn and says a prayer for them.
She bowed to her "Please take care of them, Midori Sama."
"I will. You too take care of yourself." Midori gave her blessings for Setsuna and she left the shrine after that.
As the days draw nearer, Motoko returned home and explain to Setsuna about some of the places in Tokyo. She also brought along the school uniform and entry form from Mahora Academy for Setsuna to fill in.
Setsuna fill up every blank entry in the form but did not write her name. Motoko saw it and asked her why.
"I don't know which family name I should use." Setsuna replied.
"Just use the one which you feel comfortable with." Motoko answered back.
Setsuna thought for a second and finally wrote her name in the form…
The day finally came. At the Kyoto Train Station, Setsuna and Motoko stood at the departing platform, waiting for the express train to arrive.
The train finally came and an announcement was made in the air that it will be leaving in five minutes.
"They are not here yet." Setsuna looked worried.
"Don't worry, Setsuna. Tsuruko will make it in time." Motoko try to assure her.
Then they saw a couple running towards them.
"There they are." Setsuna pointed to them.
Tsuruko and Kenji rushed to the girls and Kenji catches his breath.
"Sorry, Setsuna. Kenji nearly fell off the stairs earlier and I had to catch him." Tsuruko explain her delay.
"It's okay…I am just glad that you are here." Setsuna smiles at her
Then the final departure call came.
"Well, I am going." Setsuna looked at the couple.
Tsuruko hugs her tightly and whispered to her ear "I am going to miss you, Setsuna."
"Me too, Tsuruko Nee Chan. You take care of yourself also." Setsuna shed a tear for her.
"Come on, Setsuna." Motoko informed her to board the train.
The young girl let go of her guardian and turned around towards the train. Setsuna entered the train with Motoko behind her. They entered the cabin and found two empty seats next to the window.
Setsuna sat next to the window and could still see the couple looking at her. She waved goodbye to them and as she turned her attention to another part of the platform, she saw something unexplainable.
Two ladies and a man all dressed in white smiling at Setsuna. Setsuna knew who they were and she whispered something to herself "Otou San, Okaa San, Shoko San."
"What are you looking at, Setsuna?" Motoko interrupted her.
"Huh?" Setsuna looked at Motoko for a second and turned again to see the platform. There was no one there anymore. She could still see Tsuruko and Kenji outside the train and waved them again.
The train started to move out of the station and as Setsuna sat on her seat, she tells herself "Sayonara, Kyoto."
The journey lasted for two hours and when they arrived at Tokyo Train station, Motoko hailed a cab and they went to her hostel at Toudai University.
Setsuna didn't talk much in the journey and Motoko tried to show her some of the sights of Tokyo.
But Setsuna was tired and when they arrived at Toudai University, she crashed into the bed and slept the whole day.
The next day, after breakfast, Setsuna wore her new Mahora Academy Uniform. It was already mid April and the school term has already started.
Motoko viewed Setsuna's uniform and told her she looks very smart in it. They then took a train to Mahora Gakuen Train Station and finally arrived at the gates of Mahora Academy.
"I am finally here." Setsuna was holding her school bag and Yuunagi in her hands.
Motoko looked at the school and admired its exterior design.
"Looks all right to me." Motoko said.
They saw a familiar man wearing a jacket and tie approaching them.
"Welcome to Mahora Academy, Setsuna San."
"How are you doing, Takahata San?" Setsuna greeted back.
"I leave Setsuna to you, Takahata San." Motoko added.
"Don't worry, Motoko San. I think she will enjoy being here." He assured her.
Setsuna followed Takamichi into the school. She took one last look at Motoko and waved goodbye to her. Motoko waved back and watch Setsuna entering the main building. She finally turned around and headed back to the train station to Tokyo.
Setsuna and Takamichi went straight to the headmaster's office. Lessons have already started and the hall seems quiet with a few teaching staff walking past them.
They arrived at the headmaster's office and Takamichi knocked the door.
"Sir, It's Takamichi."
An elder voice answered, "Please come in."
Takamichi opened the door and Setsuna looked at the big office of the Headmaster. She then saw an elder man sitting in front of a table and she assumed that he must be Eishun's father in law and Konoka's grandfather.
"Headmaster, I brought Setsuna here. He is Mahora Academy's headmaster and Head of Kantou Magic Community, Konoe Konokano Sama."
Setsuna bowed to him "I am Setsuna from Kyoto Shin Mei Ryu and bodyguard to Konoe Eishun.
"Welcome, Setsuna San. I know why you are here and I hope that you will also enjoy the school life in Mahora Academy."
"I will, Headmaster." She replied.
"All right, Takamichi is your homeroom teacher and you will assist him in any way you can. There are others like you in this school that have special powers and I hope you can get along with them."
Konokano then excused them and they left the room. Takamichi then brought Setsuna to her new class. As they approached the classroom, she could hear a commotion. She felt nervous and wonder will she like it here.
"You know, Konoka is in my class and you meet Mana before. She is in my class too." Takamichi assuring her it will be all right.
Then they saw two girls fighting outside classroom 1-A and the rest of the students were cheering for them.
"All right, that's enough, you two." Takamichi warned the two girls.
"But Takahata Sensei, Ayaka started it!" The girl with two little bells on her ponytails started complaining to him.
"I didn't, Asuna! You did!" The blonde hair girl defended herself.
"Okay! You two! Get back into the class! The rest of you too!" Takamichi ordering the students entered the classroom.
Setsuna looked at her new classmates and get a glimpse of someone familiar.
A long haired girl with a cheerful smile and big eyes.
The girl looked at her too and was wondering to herself but the other students pushed her into the classroom.
After the students settled down, Takamichi went in front of the class and make an announcement.
"Today, we have a new transfer student from Kyoto. She will be joining our class. You can come in now."
Setsuna entered the classroom and looked at her new classmates. She could see some of the students looked like high school students while some looked like they came from elementary school. She saw a dark skinned girl sitting at the right corner and recognize her as Mana.
"Will you like to introduce yourself?" Takamichi asked her.
Setsuna took a chalk from the blackboard and wrote her full name on the board. After writing it, she turned around and introduced herself.
"My name is Sakurazaki Setsuna! Please to meet you all."
She remained calm but in her heart, she know that her life has just began…
THE END…TO BE CONTINUED IN NEGIMA VOL 1
Auth notes: Finally! It's over! The last chapter of Broken Wings! How long has it been? About two years, I guess. When I started off this story, I didn't expect to be what I had intentionally. I actually want Setsuna to go on a journey of self-discovery then meet her parents but as things go on, I had to make a lot of changes! One was the discovery of her true identify and parents. That took quite of my time, writing and rewriting again. Some of the characters in this fanfic are original characters like Wakabe Kenji, Shoko, Midori and the entire Crow tribe; I am glad that they work out just fine for my fanfic. I would like to thank some people who have assisted me one way or other.
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