Hello and welcome back to more LoCG people! Some juicy stuff happening in everyone's favorite silver haired nun's mind. Brain's been slowing down on that backlog so chapters may start slowing down themselves soon. After all, this is already chopped one off the backlog in a semi-perm state. So unless I suddenly get a wave of pure unadulterated inspiration. I'll likely eat up that backlog, now anyways with that out of the way. Reviews!
Whwsms:{Indeed, she's getting… shall we say… a bit.. heated to say it kindly. She is a magic god, even if she isn't shattering the universe merely by standing there. So, to say she's working with one hand tied behind her back is a sever, sever. Understatement, she's pulling a hole world of cardboard with everyone. Staying one step ahead isn't exactly something she needs to worry about. It's more, keeping it in a state were Touma doesn't find out too much.}
DarkMatter69:{glad to see you giving another review, and… hehehe… oh… thats not for now… thats… later. I like to play with things while… before intimate action.}
5had0wHand:{Ah yes, our favorite Spiky-haired detective at it again!
Indeed, Index being a Magic god, and also having assimilated Othinus means it's very hard for Touma to pull one over on her. And yeah she definitely wants Touma to know and accept her feelings.
Now you know where she got the eldritch three headed kaju abomination with the relativistic bull from. Blame Touma for giving her books on relativity and the know how to cause time-dilations using science!}
VLPRRN:{She's a magic god, of course she can just because she doesn't. Doesn't mean she can't wether she choses to manipulate someone is different. Just because she isn't shattering reality by existing doesn't mean she's any weaker than any full powered MG. If anything she's more powerful and more scary because of the sheer amount of control she has. Remember, she still created what's essentially an entire fucking universe Inside of her own body. I'll be going in more detail later in the story on the how's and why's but just keep in mind that. Like I said above, Index is pulling what equates to a world of cardboard on everyone.}
Alphon{Glad to see a new face reviewing, and thanks! I'm glad people are enjoying it. Hmm with that sort of thing, the issue is in that Touma's personality. Doesn't fit the robin aesthetic, there's only so much you can allow yet keep him Touma. But, it can be done, just takes the right hand and mind to do so. I wouldn't mind giving suggestions on how to do it, crossovers are like… my favorite thing to think about. But my suggestions would depend on the type of crossover. Feel free to DM me if you want my help}
Now then, this chapter… was fun to right, I had a concept scene set up for this one for a while, and hooo boy. It took a bit to work out, my beta/ editor Dragonrails, was hard on me for this one.
Good thing to, cause damn this chapter came out pretty good because of it.
Remember, Constructive criticism is both encouraged and desired. And now, let this tale of an infinity, commence once more.
Chapter 49
Heat in the Library
Kamijou... was nervous to say the least, after he had split off from hamazura last night. Index had asked to go to the spa, Touma had declined of course. But the entire way back to the dorm, Index kept staring at him oddly. She kept peeking from over her book and gazing at him up and down. It was a similar look she had when looking at a particularly juicy bit of steak.
He kept feeling like he was being watched as he took a shower. But every time he glanced at the door, there was nothing there. Index however seemed to have a nosebleed when he exited, her face red. Surely she wasn't peeking in the bathroom, he'd have noticed her. It was not like she could see through walls.
Then that night he had difficulty sleeping due to thinking about how Index had been erasing minds. She really didn't help his sleep herself, with the constant groping at his chest. All and all when he finally got to sleep it was 3 AM. Thankfully, it was the start of the weekend, so he was able to sleep in.
At around 11AM he blinked awake to the smell of cooking. Had Itsuwa returned today? Blinking awake he shook his head and groggily got up.
Looking over to the kitchen he felt his jaw drop.
Standing in the kitchen, with an apron over her habit, reaching over to the cabinets on her toes. Was none other than Index herself, she had the stove going and seemed to be prepping some kind of breakfast.
Kamijou blinked for a moment, then rubbed his eyes and blinked again. No, he was not dreaming, Index was indeed actually cooking. Yeah she had made him a bento, but then it was in a box. He hadn't actually seen her cook, so it very well could have been made by someone else. But seeing her cook was entirely different, especially like this.
She seemed to just flow with the kitchen, when had she gotten that skill? Noticing Kamijou was awake, Index's eyes lit up "Ah! Touma, I didn't want to wake you… I wanted to surprise you again." she scratched her chin nervously as Kamijou felt himself nearly fall sideways.
Stumbling out of bed Kamijou shook his head "I've got to be hallucinating, Index cooking?" he blinked realizing the surfaces were squeaky clean. "Yep, I'm hallucinating, no way Index of all people did housework." At which point a can smacked into his face and he fell to his rear.
Index pouted having thrown said can "How rude Touma!" she snapped her teeth. "Every time I've tried to do house work, you'd yell at me!" She huffed while continuing to cook. Touma normally would have made a snappy comeback. But he was still trying to comprehend what he was seeing. 'Index is actually acting like a housewife!?' His eye twitched slightly in shock 'No, no way, not the technologically inept Index!' He shook his head and slapped his face.
But no matter how hard he stared at it. The truth did not change, Index… was indeed cooking… and had indeed cleaned the dorm while he had slept.
"Touma! Breakfast's ready!" Index said walking over to the table.
Touma's eyes widened a moment as he saw where she was walking. "Ah-" he began to say.
But he was too late
Index tripped over Sphynx who was splayed out over the floor and began to fall forward. She had two plates in her hand, both had pancakes with syrup and butter on them. Touma knew what was to come next, he began to brace himself.
But as he did the oddest change came over Index. Her eyes suddenly sharpened, her teeth clenched, and her other foot slammed down. She spun on her heel using the centrifugal force to keep the balance of the plates in her hands. She tilted slightly to accommodate for the second heavier plate as it had more pancakes on it. Continuing her rotation she bent down.
And perfectly placed both plates down without a single berry having fallen off.
Touma felt his jaw instantly drop, what Index had done was just… Ridiculous. That's something you'd see from a martial arts master. Not the clumsy Index, not that socially inept nun who couldn't throw a punch if her life depended on it.
What on this wide wonderful planet, could possibly motivate her enough to develop all these skills!?
Gulping Touma looked at his food "Soo…. Fiamma's kidnapping finally got you to learn some self defence?" he asked nervously.
Index breathed a sigh of relief as she sat down. "Um.. yeah, I ended up taking another look into the grimoires. And I realized that some held more than just magical knowledge. But self defense techniques as well, so I just needed to try them out. They are surprisingly intuitive." Index said nervously as she began eating.
Touma wasn't sure if that was really how martial arts worked. But Index was the expert in Grimoires so he trusted her there. Once again Index proved she had somehow become a cooking whizz. Sure the pancakes weren't perfect but they were definitely good.
While they were eating, Index took a breath. "Touma!" she said, catching his attention. "Can we go to the park today?" the nun asked as she politely placed her utensils to the side.
Touma Nervously scratched his neck "why? Didn't you want to finish some of those books?" he said. Index pouted "I don't want to bore myself, If I do nothing but read it'll get tiring." she reasoned.
Touma frowned as he munched on a bit of pancake. "I don't know, I'm kinda exhausted and there's a few things I wanted to-"
"Please?" Index crawled forward toward him, her eyes had once more become purple. Which meant Touma would have no choice but to comply with her demands. "The fall leaves would make for very pretty scenery and It'd be relaxing." She tilted her head and smiled as her eyes faded back to green.
Touma felt his heart beat quickly as he found himself pressed against the wall with Index right in his personal space. "Okay-okay, just… move back a little before someone sees this," he responded quickly.
The nun nodded and moved back out of the compromising position they were in. "Okay! Thank you Touma!" she smiled as she finished her plate.
…
They left the dorm shortly after their meal. However on the way to the park they had to take a detour. It took them past Tokiwadai where Index saw short hair peeking out the window. That annoyed her, but she merely smirked in her direction. Touma was with her today, not short hair.
Giggling to herself, Index walked with Touma towards the park. Sure she had kinda forced him, but he could have still said no. He wasn't exactly under her control anymore. He just wanted to keep up the illusion he was for her.
He wanted to keep her happy, and Index liked that. There was another reason she had asked to go to the park. It was the perfect place to enact her plan to get Touma to accept her love of him. If she showed her affection for him in public, he'd have to accept she was in love with him. He wouldn't be able to deny the truth then right?
But now wasn't the time, they needed a crowd, the park was a good place for that. She skipped ahead and glanced back at Touma. He was following her and smiled slightly at her. She smiled back, she may have been manipulating things. But she wanted him to feel safe with her. Turning back around she continued walking.
Outside she was still chasing Izunagi, that japanese god was being quite a pain to catch. But here, In her world, she was on another date with Touma.
And that's all that mattered to her, the park came into view and Index nodded happily to herself. The leaves on the trees were all in their autumn hues creating quite the beautiful scene. Index slowed down to match Touma's pace as they walked. She gripped his hand and looked at him.
He seemed to be trying to avoid eye contact with her and that made Index frown slightly. 'This won't do, if he's not looking at me I can't present us as a couple.' Index thought to herself. 'If I can't do that he'll be able to find some other explanation for my behavior' She growled internally 'And then someone like short hair who doesn't actually love him for who he is, might try to take him.'After all, she did truly love Touma, she couldn't let anyone who didn't see him for who he really was, take him. Only she could truly understand him, yes…. Only she truly understood him.
Tugging squeezing his hand slightly Index pointed. "Touma, Touma! Let's get a hotdog!" she pointed at a stand which was selling fast food.
Touma's brow wrinkled slightly and he shrugged. "Alright then I'll get us hotdogs" he said. And went to head to the stand but Index pulled back on him. "What Index?" he asked her.
Index smiled Inwardly 'good try and find an excuse for this Touma!'. "I didn't say hotdogs Touma, I said, Hot, Dog singular." which caused Touma to blink in shock before blushing slightly.
But he shook his head and then sighed "alright, but you don't need to worry about money you know." And left, leaving Index standing there speechless.
'He… he found an excuse!?' She felt like chastising herself for underestimating Touma's refusal to accept the idea he could be loved. 'Of course he found an excuse! Stupid, stupid Index! This is Touma we're talking about. That human could find an excuse for me peeping on him in the shower naked!' she sighed as Touma bought them a hotdog with multiple toppings. 'Touma's misfortune is too potent to let him accept being loved.'
Touma returned and held the hotdog to her. "Here, let's go sit down while you eat," and headed over to one of the park benches. "Huh… you were right though, the park is quite pretty." He said as he sat down.
Index sat down next to him 'but worthless if you aren't with me' she thought as she looked at his face. The wistful look on it as he stared off into the distance made her heart skip a beat. He was undoubtedly what one would call a pretty-boy in her eyes.
She felt her eyes head downward to his chest. She thought she saw a head of chestnut hair in the bushes behind him. But it was gone when she went to look again. Shrugging, she continued to look at Touma. She wouldn't outright say it, but he was hot. Index understood what Muireann meant when she had shouted about his 'sexy bod'. Even if she had shouted about it in a heated daze.
After taking a few bites out of the hot dog Index held it out. She went to open her mouth, but another voice cut in before she could speak
"H-Hey Idiot, surprising seeing you here"
...
Kamijou turned to face the young electromaster. "Huh, hey Biribiri didn't know you'd be here" He smiled at Misaka Mikoto who laughed nervously.
"Y-yeah what a coincidence, what are you up to?" She said it kinda suspiciously, but Kamijou couldn't think of a reason why she'd lie. It wasn't like she stalked him or anything.
Shrugging Kamijou spoke to her "What does it look like? Me and Index are taking a walk in the park." He didn't feel a need to hide anything so he was honest with her.
Misaka narrowed her eyes suspiciously and shifted nervously "W-why would you be doing that, huh?" she asked.
Kamijou looked at her confused, why was she so nervous. She started acting this way shortly after their talk. She had been acting similarly when she asked him about the bento she had snuck into his locker. Which she had yet to explain how she did "Index asked to do so, she said the leaves would make for a pretty and relaxing scene." He looked around smiling softly, "I'll admit, she was right."
Misaka seemed shocked as took a step back slightly and Kamijou swore Index smirked at her. But he couldn't think of a sensical reason as to why she would. So, he passed it off as his imagination.
Misaka began stammering "wh-wh what? She asked you o-out to the park?" she asked nervously.
Kamijou raised an eyebrow in confusion "Yeah what about it?"
Misaka looked at the hotdog in Index's hand. "Wh-what about that? you two stop for something to eat?"
Okay, she was starting to get on Kamijou's nerves. Why did she need to know all this? "Index said we should get a hotdog, so I got her one"
Misaka's face became redder "W...Wait… you.. Only bought one?" she asked.
"Yeah, so? Is there something weird about it?" Kamijou responded. Seriously, what was the big deal? Index wanted to do something different today and they decided to stop to get a snack. Why was Mikoto acting so damn weird? How badly did Index mess with her head that one time?
"Y-you two… are sh...sharing a hotdog… while in the park?" Misaka began shaking her face completely red.
Kamijou tilted his head in confusion "well, Index wanted to but I'm not feeling hungry" he noticed Index smile at Misaka. Which for some reason caused her to violently spark.
Mikoto was shaking more visibly "W-wouldn't th...that makes this a… d...d...date!?" she asked, sparks flying.
Kamijou was feeling irritated now and he had begun to get out of his chair. Why would this be a date? "No, why do you thi-"
However Misaka interrupted him "Wh-why the hell would you go on a date with the Silver Sister, you idiooooot!" Misaka shouted and launched a lightning spear at Kamijou.
It missed however as Kamijou was already out of the way. "The Hell was that for Misaka! Do you have some kind of hate boner for me? Or do you find it funny to throw lethal volts of electricity at me every time we meet!?" He shouted in indignation as he lay on his stomach on the ground.
A low growl came from Index as she helped Kamijou up. Staring at Misaka, not good, that growl meant Index was upset. Kamijou wasn't sure what she'd do if Misaka pissed her off. But he couldn't let that happen, not when last time she had nearly committed suicide. And was now acting like a generic tsundere from a harem anime.
Misaka glared angrily "Where the hell did you get that idea Idiot!" as she threw another lightning spear at Kamijou.
Kamijou rolled out of the way before she did, meaning it hit the ground beside him. There were murmurs from those passing by and people were pointing. "Um, I don't know! maybe all the Railgunning and lightning strikes!" Kamijou snapped back at her.
"Maybe if you stopped being such an Idiot, Idiot, you wouldn't earn it!" Misaka retorted as she threw another lightning spear.
"How does just walking by count as earning lethal volts of electricity!?" Kamijou shouted back in anger as he negated the attack. "Or are you just coming up with excuses to attack me now?"
Misaka rolled her eyes and created an iron sand sword. "Maybe you should think about how your actions are interpreted before you do something Idiot!" she shouted in retaliation, swinging the blade which snaked around to strike Kamijou's back. "Think about how I feel!"
He tilted backwards and backhanded it, negating the blade. "What does your feelings have to do with you trying to fry me every day?" he asked as he ducked under a kick.
"Maybe because your actions can easily be misinterpreted as s-something else Idiot!" Mikoto seemed to go red as she reached into her pocket and pulled out an arcade coin.
But before she could launch it two figures burst from the crowd that had begun to gather.
"I'm afraid I'm going to have to stop you there. If you attempt to harm Kamijou I will use force." Kanzaki spoke calmly as she gripped her nodachi. Its blade, partially unsheathed.
"Lay a single finger on Kamijou-san, and I'll cut you into ribbons before you can blink." Itsuwa snarled out with her spear aimed at Misaka's neck.
Misaka stumbled back a moment in shock, anger and recognition. "You!" she pointed at Itsuwa "You're that girl that, the idiot faceplanted into the boobs of, because of that ball that one time! Why the hell are you here and what the hell does that woman want with the Idiot!" she shouted pointing at Kanaki.
Itsuwa adjusted her footing as she faced Mikoto. "I'm here to protect Kamijou-san out of my desire and order of the anglican church." she glared at Misaka angrily.
Kanzaki adjusted her grip on her nodachi and spoke slightly red on the cheeks. "I-I'm her to pay off part of my debt to Kamijou Touma"
Index was now shaking and Kamijou could tell she was getting angrier. He needed to stop this, quickly before she did something.
Misaka scoffed "Oh please, like that idiot needs protection. That attack wouldn't even harm him, he'd be unscathed." she rolled her eyes in annoyance.
Itsuwa growled in anger and shouted "Kamijou-san could have been killed by your reckless actions! You cannot be trusted near him!" She tilted her spear in preparation to strike.
Misaka stepped back a moment again before standing firm glaring back. "He was gonna be fine anyways, why should I have been worried? And if anyone shouldn't be trusted it's the girl who showed up out of nowhere and took advantage of him. Me and that idiot work great together! "
Itsuwa and Misaka were directly in front of each other now, pressing their foreheads together. A sizable crowd had gathered and were taking photos and recordings of the argument.
"M-me and Kamijou-san are even better together! I don't know what the hell you're talking about!" the spear wielding girl shouted as she pressed her spear against Misaka's arm.
Kanzaki shifted nervously side to side as she kept an eye on them. Her face a little red she spoke "H-he'd be better off with me b-because I'm a saint and I could definitely protect him more effectively than you two!" Her face flushed and she looked away when the others looked at her.
Kamijou felt himself getting more and more irritated. He could understand Index's anger now. What the hell was this harem-romcom scenario he had found himself in. A familiar laugh caught his attention and he turned. Great, this will just make the misunderstanding even worse!
Sitting on a nearby bench her legs crossed as she looked at her phone. Was Komukawa Seria "Really, how can none of you be honest with yourselves? Protect my kouhai? You've got to be joking" she shook her head putting away her phone. "But I'll play along with your little game. Clearly I'm the best option because I'm his Senpai, I know everything about my cute Kouhai. Meaning I can accurately predict threats to him and properly protect him from them before they can reach him."
Kamijou facepalmed and groaned in exasperation "Senpai... what are you doing here?"
The appearance of the newcomer had caused Itsuwa, Misaka and Kanzaki to glare in her direction. The crowd was murmuring and holding recording devices up as they watched. Index's low growl increased as she pulled Kamijou a little closer to herself. This did not make Kamijou any more comfortable, in fact increasing his discomfort.
Komukawa smiled, got up and approached them "I just so happened to hear shouting coming from the park. When I heard the name of my adorable little Kouhai I decided to investigate. Once I saw it was a bunch of girls arguing over you, I just had to join in to show them how outclassed they are." She smirked at the three girls causing them to grow angrier.
Misaka began to spark more violently "Ou-outclassed!? What the hell do you mean? Me and that idiot get along perfectly! B-besides chest size isn't everything..." She added on the last bit glancing at the other three more gifted women.
Kamijou swore he had no clue why she had to add that and wanted to slap his face. What the hell did breasts have to do with protecting him anyways? Besides this was just making the rom-com like scenario worse!
Itsuwa scoffed angrily "Oh please! the few times I've seen you, you immediately went to attack Kamijou-san. I'll have you know he even told me that having a beautiful girl cook for him was a dream for him!"
Kanzaki stammered red in the face "Whawhawha whaa! I-I heard K-k-Kamijou san l-likes dorm m-mananger types. A-and c-clearly I-I fit that role the best!" she stumbled over her words red and blushing.
What the actual fuck did Kamijou's fetish for dorm manager have to do with this argument!? Kamijou felt offended that they'd bring it up when none of them had an interest in him. He gripped his head in annoyance as Index grip increased.
Almost as if she had detected something, Komukawa ducked behind a tree. Immediately after, Misaka, Kanzaki, and Itsuwa's heads all jerked sideways as if hit and Imagine Breaker went off.
Walking out of the stunned crowd was a girl Touma didn't recognize but swore he smelled honey from "Stupid hag! None of you could possibly have my prince! I have the best chances because unlike you, I not only have the right body type. But I have the caring nature you all lack!" She puffed her chest out in pride as she seemed to smile.
Kamijou sighed, giving up on trying to understand what was going on. "Um... excuse me, honey girl I don't know. Who are you and why are you acting like we know each other?" His head was hot, and he couldn't think straight due to how annoying the situation was.
The honey girl who Kamijou didn't know but swore felt familiar. Froze at his words, before slumping over in defeat twitching. His mind screamed at him, something about her was telling him he had forgotten something. Something, very.. Very important, could she be that girl?
No, Kamijou instantly dismissed the thought. That mystery girl had an eyepatch. Somehow he knew that, and this girl didn't, also that girl's proportions were different. And most importantly, he didn't feel comfortable with this girl. This girl made him kinda uneasy actually, like he had to keep his legs close together.
However his thoughts were interrupted by his senpai's laughter making him look at her "Aahahahaha, ho..how could you possibly have a chance with him when you caused it so he could never remember you!? And even if you didn't you could never play dorm manager with your unathletic ass!" She gripped her stomach as she bent over laughing at someone. Who… who was she laughing at again?
An unfamiliar voice shouted back "Why you little!"
Kanzaki grabbed the hilt of her sword and turned to face the new voice. "Another threat!" she said, causing Touma to look at her.
"Another enemy!? Kamijou-san get out of here, we'll handle this." Itsuwa said as she attempted to grab Kamijou.
A lightning spear struck the ground between them. Causing Itsuwa to go on guard as Misaka glared, iron sand rose from the ground around her creating bladed whips. "Oh no no no noo, that Idiot is coming with me while I give him a stern talking to." Her smile was cold and sadistic as the ironsand whipped around her.
"Why the hell do all of you have immune ability to my mental oooouuut!?" Shouted a new voice, why did it hurt to hear?
Three of the girls, Kanzaki, Itsuwa and Misaka ended up clashing. Blade met ironsand and sparks flew everywhere. Touma had had enough, breaking from Index's grip he walked forward. "Hold on Index, I need to stop this."
...
Index was furious, short hair had spotted them earlier when they had left the dorm and followed them here. Then instead of telling the truth that she had stalked Touma. She acted like it was a coincidence as if they were destined to meet. Then she just had to attack Touma just because he was on a date with someone else.
And then that caused Itsuwa and Kanzaki to intervene, ruining Index's plans further! Then all three of them began arguing, completely ignoring her. Did they not think she was a threat to their relationships to Touma?
Then even worse, that lewd eyed senpai of her Touma. Had shown up and made things even worse! She had egged on the other three girls distracting Touma from her. It didn't help that they had gathered a crowd at this point. Now they were all gonna think Touma was some horrible player playing with the hearts of women.
Then, and THEN long hair showed up to make things worse! Now Touma was completely distracted, wanting to end the argument. Sure he was pissed, but he wasn't paying attention to her. How was she meant to get Touma to realize she loved him if she wasn't able to enact her plan?
These pathetic pointless mortals were made by her! She made this world, and yet these… these puppets! Dared! to try and take her Touma from her? They were nothing but mimicries of the real deals. How dare they think they had any right to Touma.
'You're beginning to sound like that one eyed thief.' She recalled the words of the Aztec god. And very nearly shuddered, was she? Was she really acting like Othinus?
No
No she wasn't, she was better than that pathetic god. She was doing this to protect Touma. She earned at least some time with him, she was the only one who ever confessed to him. Unlike that one eyed god, she earned Touma's love. Not that one eyed god, she never earned it. She cheated, she cheated by manipulating him, she was Odin she couldn't love, not like that.
So, Index had every right to be angry when, the moment she finally about to show Touma she loves him. That these… puppets, who wouldn't have life without her power. Dare to try and take him for themselves. They weren't even the real deal, so it was fine… right?
She felt her anger grow at the gall of the puppets. She had to make it blatantly obvious to them. All of them, that Touma was hers
And then it hit her… her plan hadn't been ruined, no… this… was perfect. She smiled to herself as she knew what to do.
...
Index was shaking, her fists were clenched and her teeth were grinding. Kamijou needed to resolve this, and fast. Before Index did something crazy
Sparks had begun to fly and electricity built around Misaka. Seria noticed this and leapt out of the way "Shit! She's gonna blow out every damn electronic in the area!"
"I knew that amazon had traded her bust ability for output ability!" an unfamiliar voice shouted.
Kamijou tried to get between the saint, magician, and esper. But due to the electricity it was difficult to approach. "Can you all just calm the HELL Down and talk this the fuck out! What does this even have to do with me anymore!?" he tried to shout but a stray bolt of electricity flew past his face. "Such Misfortune..." he moaned.
Kanzaki pushed off of Misaka along with Itsuwa knocking Kamijou back a few steps. The three faced off and Kanzaki glared. "I will not allow myself to fail and let that boy carry the burden! I will protect Kamijou Touma!"
Itswua gave a side glance toward Kamijou "Kamijou-san we'll handle this, you get out of here!"
Kamijou was too overwhelmed, his head was hot, and everything felt like it was spinning. He swayed from side to side as the girls kept shouting at each other. But just before he fell to the ground, someone caught his arm.
Looking to the side Kamijou saw Index, she was looking up at him and pouting slightly. Kamijou was a little scared, had she finally blown? Was she about to force her will upon him and his surroundings?
Index's mouth opened releasing the words that would determine his fate. "Touma! Touma!, I've made up my mind now."
The suddenness of her speaking caused everyone to go silent and stare at the nun they had ignored. The crowd held its breath as they aimed their phones and cameras at the duo.
Kamijou however was confused, for one thing. Index's eyes were not purple, and even if they had been. She hadn't told him or anyone else to do anything. Hesitantly, Kamijou spoke "What… do you mean by that Index?" he asked. And no sooner did the words leave his mouth did he instantly regret it.
Index immediately smirked as if she had been waiting for him to say that precise thing. "I'm done being a nun, Touma~"
Before anyone could react, Index reached up, her arms wrapping around Kamijou's neck. She pulled his face down towards hers, and planted her lips directly onto his.
...
Index felt her heart beat quickly, she pressed her lips onto Touma's as she kissed him. A deep kiss as she grasped the back of his head. She felt herself slide forward placing her leg between his as she locked it around his knee.
The feeling was wonderful, she couldn't describe it. The warmth, the way his breath froze as she took him by surprise. The wet sensation as she pressed her lips against his. The taste as she pulled on his lips, her heart beat quicker as she felt the warmth fill her.
It was perfect, splendid, beautiful! His eyes were on her and her alone as she kissed him. She pulled back a moment for a breath. Kamijou's face was completely red as eyes were wide. Before she pulled him in again and continued her assault. He couldn't deny her now, not with this many eyes.
...
Kamijou could hear his heart beat rapidly in his head as heat filled his face. While Index kissed him, she would nip his lips ever so slightly. It felt like he had gotten decked in the face with a right hook. And Kamijou could swear he had heard the sound of his own illusions being shattered. Shattered in their utter entirety, not a scrap left as Index passionately kissed him.
Touma was positive, if he could see himself he'd be about as red as Misaka when someone called her cute. Eyes all around pierced into him causing him to be unable to think straight. The clang of metal hitting the ground was heard twice as two somethings fell.
After what felt like an eternity, Index finally pulled away entirely. A small bit of saliva stretched between their lips as she gave him one final nip on the nose. Licking her lips slightly, Index smiled as she gazed into Kamijou's eyes.
"And now, I'm allowed to have everything, and anything I couldn't have before~" Purred the now former nun as she pulled Kamijou's arm into her chest, smiling smugly at the shocked audience.
Kanzaki's nodachi lay on the ground at her feet as she held her hands to her face. Her jaw was open in shock, quivering, "I...I...Index!?" She spoke in an almost whisper as if she had just been betrayed by her best friend.
Itsuwa was frozen in a similar state, her jaw open in shock. Her dropped spear, lying on the ground besides her as she silently gawked at the scene in front of her.
Misaka had frozen in place, the iron sand powdering the ground around her. Not a single spark flew from her. It was like she was erroring, still trying to register what had just happened.
Seria's eye was twitching slightly as she stood with a single hand up. Her face was riddled with shock as she tried to comprehend what just happened. "Shit! I had underestimated her, passed her off as a non-threat! But she turned out to be the biggest threat here!" his senpai muttered under her breath.
There was one more person, but Kamijou couldn't remember their face or reaction.
However, that's not where his thoughts were at as his brain finally caught up with what just happened. "I-I-Index!?" he shouted in shock, pulling himself away from the silver haired girl. "Wh-what.. was that for!? Why did you do that? P-please tell me you were just messing with me." He desperately denied trying to look away from the truth.
But, Index didn't seem keen on giving him that option as she pouted and grabbed both his hands. Pulling him in close with an odd level of strength she stared directly into his eyes. "I'm not messing with you Touma, I said the exact thing I intended to do. I'm going to take you for myself Touma!"
Touma's mind went completely blank at Index's declaration. "Eh?"
...
Index giggled in excitement as she ran, leading Touma along by the hand. He was completely unresponsive, as he stared blankly off to the distance. He was repeating the same phrase under his breath like a broken record.
"She loves me?...she loves me?...she loves me?" He was like a computer that had encountered a fatal error. But it was adorable, he really had trouble believing it.
She turned down an alley as they continued to run. Only moments after she had pulled her stunt did the girls that she had did it in front of charge at them. A few from the crowd joined in, how foolish. They all thought Touma was theirs, and now they knew he wasn't. They wanted to get rid of the threat, Index laughed as she turned another corner.
It was exciting, it was thrilling, her heart was beating rapidly at how daring her action was. She could barely contain herself, she squealed in excitement as her and Touma burst from the alley onto the main road. Dodging cars and trucks she looped over and out of sight from the girls chasing them.
She looked to Touma, her heart pounding as she squeezed his hand. Was this how love felt? She never wanted this feeling to leave. This emotion, she wanted Touma, she wanted him to be with her. She wanted to be praised by him and to spoil him, to rely on him and for him to rely on her. She wanted him to look at her and only her.
This thrill of not knowing what will come next just filled her. She was tempted to just completely destroy this world just so she could keep Touma to herself. But she still wanted him to smile and he needed to live normally for that.
She paused at that thought, as a certain one eyed god's memories bubbled forth. Was this what Othinus felt when Touma and her ran through denmark?
Index thought of that, as she compared it to what she took from that god.
This feeling as her heart beat in excitement as she and Touma avoided the wrath of the world around them.
That feeling the god felt as her heart beat in excitement and happiness as she and Touma fought the forces of the world. That emotion and warmth she had when Touma declared he'd save her
That feeling Index had when Touma embraced her after he saved her from a magician.
That feeling Othinus felt when Touma embraced her as her body crumbled from the fairy spell.
That feeling Index got when Touma flashed her that smile of confidence.
That feeling Othinus had when Touma flashed her that same smile.
That skip of the heart Index got whenever she saw Touma fight to save someone.
That skip of the heart and pride Othinus had when she saw the same.
That pain Index felt at seeing Touma smiling with a girl that wasn't her.
That burning in the heart Othinus felt seeing the same, that desire to rid the world and keep him to herself.
They had the same feelings, the exact same. Which made Index ask herself a question
Did Othinus really love Touma?
She guessed Othinus probably did, however Index didn't know for certain. But she knew one thing with absolute certainty.
She wouldn't give up this happiness for the world itself.
