I'm aliiiive!! But in all seriousness I'm back, merry belated Christmas and Happy New Years!!, needed some time to refresh my brain, in that time I was able to draft more chapters in my notes and proof read them to improve my writing. I also want to point out that I'm going into a long term multiverse saga project as I write this featuring other franchises I like and will cross reference other stories I make including this one. I already have two titles set up to kick it off later.
The Omnitrix and the Umbral Star: takes place during the events of the Ben 10 series featuring our favorite wiggling civilization, runs parallel to Imagine Breaker and His Foxy Caster.
Bounty Hunter Illyasveil: Takes place primarily in the Nasuverse prior to the anomaly but will have Easter eggs and appearances from characters in other works of fiction.
Now I want to point out one thing, if I involve the rail gun cast I'll use them as needed, especially for any original things I have in mind, I understand letting Misaka being in this isn't everyone's cup of tea but hey can't please everyone, I just want to make a fun story from an idea that ran wild in my head for a while, also I am rolling back on the whole Accelerator gets a servant thing, honestly he doesn't need one, just a family.
As I've said before constructive criticism will be welcome always.
Index/Fate belongs to Kamachi and Nasu respectively, here we go.
Chapter 7: Starting Over
To say that Tamamo was distraught over Touma's memory destruction was a complete understatement, she was absolutely depressed about it, they had finally become an official relationship when Touma kissed her in the school infirmary yesterday, but the incident with Index's curse took that away from her, not that she blamed the nun in training personally, Tamamo attempted too restore some memories of their time together but apparently Imagine Breaker, which is what Heaven Canceler dubbed the power in Touma's right hand was also disrupting mental abilities as well, and she wasn't sure of any way to bypass the problem.
She along with the rail gun girls had just left the hospital though not before the rest of the girls got a last minute window to reacquaint with him, and each of the middle schoolers were pondering on a way to cheer her up as they walked about the district.
"Hey maybe we can go see a movie or something, perhaps a mystery genre one, or something action packed!!" Uiharu suggested excitedly.
"Hmm." Tamamo responded with a dejected look on her face.
"Oh, how about we go to the batting cages, that should be fun." Saten added.
"Saten, I don't think that would be something she would get into, she doesn't seem to be the type for physically demanding activities." Misaka cut in.
Tamamo's face went from dejected to irked, she felt like she had just been inadvertently called weak but didn't let them see it.
Kuroko was the only one who stayed quiet as she was in deep thought, she was trying to think of some ideas to help Tamamo smile again, but then her mind unsurprisingly drifted to thoughts of Misaka in various sexy or lewd dresses and she started drooling.
"Huh? Kuroko are you ok?" Misaka asked a little disturbed.
"Oh, nothing sissy, I was just picturing you in some very sexy feminine clothing ahhh!"
"Kuroko what the hell! Knock it off we're supposed to cheer up Tamamo!!" Misaka yelled, her ability began sparking as she readied herself to defend against another one of her 'displays of affection.'
"Sexy feminine clothing." Saten whispered.
"Oh! We could go on a shopping trip, buy some really nice outfits, I bet we can get you something that would knock Kamijou out of his socks Tamamo, maybe something daring and bold too." She slyly proclaimed.
Tamamo didn't turn around to face her, but her expression while still sad was showing some signs of contemplation to the idea.
Uiharu then went up next to Tamamo as she made a big attempt to consul her.
"You know, I can't even imagine what you must be feeling when we were told about Kamijou's memory loss, but I can tell that deep down in his heart he cares a great deal about you, I'll admit I was looking in and seeing you two hold each other, and as sad as it is that he is a blank slate I can still point out a positive aspect to it."
Hearing that brought Tamamo's full attention to the flower girl next to her, eyebrow raised wondering what kind of good would come from a bleak situation like this.
"The way I see it, you two can start over and grow much closer then what I imagine you were previously, become the most prominent figure in his reborn life, I'm gonna put it this way Tamamo, as you spend more time with him, it locks you into a place no other girl will be able to reach, this can officially grant you the opportunity to fully inscribe your place in the 'throne of Kamijou's heart!' You will forever be his one and only!!" Uiharu explained excitedly gushing at the idea.
Hearing that made Tamamo halt in place as everything she heard rang in her head like a bell chime, slowly the expression on her face went from downcast as her lips twitched slightly, and in a matter of seconds a bright smile showed on her face, if her ears and tails were visible they would be twitching and swishing about, she began to laugh.
"Hahahahahahaha! Mikooon!!"
Seeing her happy once more brought relief to the other girls as they each sported a smile, from there Tamamo decided to take up each of their offers, first was a movie, they decided on action, it was apparently about this guy who had the power to fight and slay gods, needless to say Tamamo found the idea interesting yet frightening.
Next was the batting cages, Saten clearly proved her prowess here as she hit every ball, Misaka was decent, Shirai did ok but Uiharu struggled to hit one, Tamamo was next as Saten showed her what to do, of course she had a bit of a hard time hitting the ball, but she steeled herself and prepared for one more swing, and this time she hit the ball a decent distance.
Saten: "Awesome!!"
Uiharu: "Way to go Tamamo!!"
Shirai: "Knew you could do it."
Misaka: "Congratulations."
Tamamo soaked in the praises, they then left the batting cages and went for their final activity, clothes shopping, they made it to the underground mall, each of them looked over a wide array of outfits, though for Tamamo she was still hung up on Saten's idea of a daring outfit, she had already bought a number of fine outfits before, but it wouldn't hurt to get one more for the time being.
As she browsed, her eyes stumbled onto a particular set of clothing , it was a purple thin nightgown that was see through, the middle below the chest line cut into an upside down v, the strings were attached to a pair of pink thigh high leggings, she eyed the piece of nightwear for a minute as she drifted into thought of how Touma would react to seeing her in that outfit during the night.
Tamamo's imagination:
Touma was cleaning around his dorm room as he did some reorganization, he was humming to himself when he heard the door to the bathroom open, he turned around and sees Tamamo wearing the nightgown with one of the shoulder strings falling down her right shoulder and he froze mouth agape, Tamamo's ears twitched and her tails swayed about in a sensual pattern.
"Well Touma, what do you think." She said in a flirtatious tone.
Touma wordlessly walked up to her and proceeded to scoop her into his arms.
"Oh my!!" She squealed in delight.
Touma then brought her to the bed and gently laid her down and he proceeded to crawl on top of her.
"Tamamo." He whispered.
"Mikon." She whispered back.
The two started closing the gap and then-
"Tamamo!!"
"Wah!"
She was snapped out of her daydream, a heavy blush on her face, by none other than Misaka, who looked at her with a concerned expression.
"Are you ok? You've been staring blankly at that nightgown for three minutes already…do you… want something like that?" She asked as a red tint colored her face.
Tamamo then looked at the other girls and saw a cheeky grin on Shirai and especially Saten, and a blushing shy look from Uiharu, she then looked back at the nightgown before making a decision.
"Thank you and please come back again sometime!!" The cashier called out.
"Well I had some fun ladies, thank you, but I should get going back to Touma's place, he'll be out of the hospital soon."
"You guys actually live together?" Uiharu asked.
"Mhm!!" Well see you guys!"
Upon returning to the dorm she was surprised to find an unexpected visitor at their front door.
"Index?"
"Hey Tamamo!! I've been waiting for ages and I'm starving, is Touma with you?"
"He should be let out of the hospital in the next few minutes, what are you doing here?"
"I can explain that fox."
Recognizing the voice she spun around to find a certain saint standing behind her, though she looked better off then the last time they crossed.
"Kaori Kanzaki, come back for a second dose of sunburn I presume?"
"Save it you flee riddled vixen, I merely come as a message bearer for Necessarius."
"Oh, and what does your little church want with this humble maiden fox?" Tamamo asked, her voice oozed sarcasm.
Kanzaki was already having a hard time trying not to lodge her sword into Tamamo's throat.
Index stood in the middle looking between the two buxom women, it made her feel really small but that wasn't important, she could sense the heavy air between the two, the beginning stages of what felt like a bitter rivalry.
"As much as it irks me, the church wishes to put Index under the protection of you and the boy from here on, I just wish it wasn't in this city."
Tamamo raised an eyebrow at the scenario.
"How odd, what would compel them to make such a hasty decision?"
"Our archbishop Laura Stuart saw it as a means to not only monitor the new development with Index, but also as a way to keep an eye on you."
"That makes little sense in terms of secure planning, don't you think?"
Kanzaki proceeded to look away not wanting to meet her eyes.
"I hate to admit it, but the church as well as…*gulp*…myself, owe both you and the boy for saving her, and regardless of whatever tension stands sees you as the best option to keep her safe and sound."
"They've been so nice to me I would love to stay with them, plus the amazing food!" Index told Kanzaki.
Tamamo looked at the nun and sighed but gave her a smile, Index was truly an innocent girl, albeit there are some mannerisms to instill in her, something she will make sure of.
"Ok, we will take Index under our supervision, believe me when I say she will be well cared for."
"See to it that remains the case, if something goes wrong, I will have your head." Kanzaki threatens putting the tip of her nodachi sword to her neck.
"You're welcome to try samurai girl, no one is stopping you." Tamamo retorted as she began to emit heat from her body, a slight glow emanating from her as she pushed the sword to the side with her finger.
The two glared at one another till Kanzaki turned around sheathing her sword and started walking away.
"Then I will be taking my leave."
With that it was left to Tamamo and index, the former took the spare key card Touma gave her to unlock the door and go inside.
Not long after, Touma returned to his dorm and quickly adjusted to his new life, a life that now included two others.
Not long after settling in Tamamo sat on the couch and tucked one of her tails in front of her, she had been busy she hadn't had time to brush them.
"Here Tama, let me." Offered Touma, shocking Tamamo in the process.
He took the brush and very gently stroked it along one of her tails, he used his other hand to feel about and get rid of any knots in the fur, every touch was light and laced with care.
'It's…so soft and fluffy, I really want to hug them!!' Touma thought.
As this was happening a small smile graced Tamamo's face as a light pink blush dusted her cheeks, then it turned into a smirk.
"You wanted to touch my tails didn't you."
"I um, well-"
"All you have to do is ask and I'll let you know problem."
Touma looked befuddled for a moment before a happy look graced his face, he continued to brush Tamamo's tails as the two enjoyed the silence of each other's company.
"Alright, all finished." Touma proudly declared.
Tamamo inspected her tails thoroughly and needless to say she was more then satisfied, she looked over to Touma and gestures him to come closer, when he did she gave him a light loving peck on the lips.
"WOAH!! Tama what wa-"
"Shhh. It was how I wanted to thank you, so Touma if you ever help me with anything when needed you can expect more Tama kisses."
Touma looked away feeling his face warm up as Tamamo snickered.
"Guys I'm still hungry!!" Index called out rolling on the floor.
"Well it's about time for dinner, I'm gonna start preparing." Tamamo said.
"Hold on, I got this Tama, you just relax." Touma offered.
"But-"
"It's ok, I insist."
Tamamo just stared stunned, normally she made it her duty to cook among other things, it was the wife's duty after all, though she didn't mind to much and wanted to know what kind of cook her beloved was, he did live by himself before she came here.
Both her and Index seated themselves at the table waiting as Touma prepared the food, they were then hit with an alluring smell, Tamamo gave a few more sniffs and quickly knew what was being made, it was tsukiyaki.
"Alright girls it's all done." Touma declared apron adorned.
The food was set out and spread amongst their plates.
"Thank you for the food!" Said both the primary dorm residents.
Index offered a small prayer herself.
"I hope it will be ok, I'm not a top notch cook by any means."
"I'll be the judge of that." Tamamo said with a small smile.
Index for her part started wolfing down her food, how did this girl not gain weight?
"Looks like you already have a satisfied customer." Tamamo joked.
She then proceeded to sample her plate, and upon entering her mouth suddenly found herself floating in the clouds as if traversing the heavens while angels sang hallelujah all around her, she remained in a state of bliss till it was interrupted by snapping noises.
"Tama are you ok?" Touma asked worried.
"Yeah I'm fine, no need to worry, this is really good Touma."
"Really?" He took a bite and after a couple of seconds no reaction.
"Doesn't seem that good to me." He said depressingly.
'HUUUUHH!!!' Tamamo thought exasperated.
She then started having suspicious thoughts roll into her head, about how Touma was good at tending to her when needed, and now this god level cooking that rivaled her own, she always thought herself the perfect wife, but now she was wondering if she gained the perfect househusband!!
Tamamo kept her eyes on him for a few seconds longer before returning to her food.
Once everyone was satisfied, Touma wanted everyone to relax and be ready to go to bed while he took up the dishes.
"Hold up, we do them together." Tamamo said.
"It's ok, I've got this."
"You've done enough on your own, I insist."
She then gave him puppy eyes which successfully made him submit, then she turned her attention to Index.
"Index, you're gonna help as well."
"Aww but I was gonna go to bed already."
"If you're gonna stay with us, you will contribute, no freeloading young lady." Tamamo said with a stern voice.
"Ok." Index pouted.
And so the three of them got to work, Touma and Tamamo would handle the soap and water while Index did the drying.
Once that was done, it was finally time to hit the hay, they gave Index the futon so they can keep the bed, and the nun was already fast asleep, Tamamo was really tempted to put on her new nightgown but decided to save it for a special occasion, so she went with a simple pink tank top and black skintight shorts.
Finally after a little re convincing she got Touma to sleep beside her again, and as soon as they were comfortable drifted to slumber.
Touma POV:
Touma opened his eyes and found himself in a completely different setting, but felt like he had been here before.
"Well well, back already master, did you really miss me that much?"
Touma briefly blinked before speaking.
"Tama?"
AN: So now we are back in business, gonna be on a more timely schedule with this story as go, do let me know what you think.
Next chapter: A Promise to a Goddess