The next day, The Matsuoka Clan were having a day off after their missions were finished and they decided to have Madoka and Meru join them although Madoka hesitated to join since their humans and kitsunes hate them but Meru convince her to have fun since they already save them from hunters and perverts so Madoka had no other choice but to agree.
So they have a picnic near a tree filled with sakura petals on the hill actually it was the clan's favorite place whenever they have day offs to relax. Right now they were the food that Jiina cook, Haruppi is sitting on the tree branch while looking at the sky eating slices of eggplant, Aoi and Akiyoshi sleeping under the tree feeling tired, Shinamon was reading a book sitting on other side of the tree, Hana was having fun with Iichan and Jiina in the grass, Chiizu sitting on the grass accompany by Meru who was still clinging to her, and finally Natsu is sitting on the picnic blanket with Madoka leaning her head on Natsu's shoulder.
Madoka: *sigh*
Natsu: Something wrong Madoka?
Madoka: Not really
There was an awkward situation until Natsu decided to break the situation.
Natsu: Neh Madoka
Madoka: What is it?
Natsu: This place kind of reminds of my dream
Madoka: Dream?
Natsu: More like a nightmare, you see I have a dream that I was sitting with my best friend alone
Madoka: So what's your best friend's name
Natsu: Oh is Madoka is getting interested on me? *teasing her*
Madoka: *blush* Just answer it!
Natsu: Okay sorry and anyway her name is Anai Chihiro, she was the former general of my clan before Haruppi took over. She was like my best friend and we were together ever since we're trainees.
Madoka: I see *nod*
Natsu: Since time pass I start falling in love with her and I confess her at this same place then she agree and admit that she love me too
Madoka: I get it *feeling jealous*
Natsu: We start dating ever since we got promoted that I was the leader and she was the general. However... *tear drop*
Madoka: What? What happen to her? *sit up to see Natsu crying*
Natsu: *sniff* When I was walking back home with her, we encounter a black hooded man and she sacrificed herself to save me
Flashback
After their supernatural mission, Natsu and Chihiro were walking home together and talking about their future.
Natsu: Hey Chiichan
Chihiro: Yes Natsu?
Natsu: I was wondering since we become a couple why don't we get ourselves married?
Chihiro: Natsu that's too early I mean we were same age but we were not ready for this
Natsu: Yeah I know a family business would get our way with our hunter business but I know if we step down then Hana will take over as the new leader and Haruppi will be the new general
Chihiro: That maybe a good idea but they're still inexperienced
Natsu: Yeah I know I wonder if I was a good leader
Chihiro: Like I said Naachan just trust yourself and you'll be fine
Natsu: *smile* You're right thanks Chiichan
Chihiro: Anytime *smile*
While walking, they heard some footsteps like someone was following them.
Natsu: Did you hear something?
Chihiro: Yeah like someone was following us
They turn around and see a black hooded man with his face hidden.
Natsu: Uh did you need something from us?
At that moment, the hooded man took out a gun and pointed at Natsu. The hooded man shoot a bullet at Natsu but Chihiro jump in to save her and took the bullet felling down. Shocked what she seen, Natsu took her gun from her purse and tried to shoot him but he runs fast and leaves. Natsu begin crying at the sight of Chihiro dying in her arms.
Natsu: Chiichan... why did you do that?!
Chihiro: *cough off blood and holding her chest that has a bullet* S-sorry Naachan. But you must live on... without me
Natsu: No! I can't! Chiichan you can't leave me!
Chihiro: Promise me... that you'll become a good leader
Natsu: Chiichan!
Chihiro use all her strength to place her hand on Natsu's cheek and Natsu holds Chihiro's hand.
Chihiro: Just trust yourself if you do it there is a reason if you become a great leader.
Natsu: *nod* I'll try and I promise I'll kill that guy who kill you
Chihiro: There's no need... I deserve to go. I'll meet up... the past generation of our clan... in the heavens
Natsu: Wait Chiichan don't go!
Chihiro: Natsu please find a new love for me... and you'll have a great family with the new girl you love
Natsu: But my love is with you Chiichan just don't go!
Chihiro: I think... it's time for me to go
Natsu: Chiichan!
Chihiro: Good bye, Natsu... good luck and I love you *tear drop*
Natsu: Chiichan! Don't leave!
At that moment, Chihiro was on her last breath and her hand release Natsu's cheek. Natsu cried her heart out and hugging the Chihiro in her arms with all of her might. Then the Matsuoka Clan including her sister Hana arrived and shocked to see the situation. Jiina had her hands on the mouth and Aoi crying at seeing Chihiro's death. Shinamon covering Hana's eyes and Haruppi turned away with Akiyoshi comforting her. Iichan hug her cousin who is crying to see their general who admire die.
Then the police arrived, they interviewed Natsu who didn't bother to speak but then her gaze went snapped when an officer puts a white sheet on Chihiro's corpse. Now Natsu's mind is filled with anger and desire to get revenge for Chihiro.
Flashback ended
Natsu crawl into a ball crying after explaining about Chihiro's death. Madoka hug her and rub her back with her tails wrap around Natsu. The Matsuoka Clan and Meru heard Chihiro's death story and they were crying as well including Meru who had tears in her eyes and Chiizu comfort her with Meru hugging her.
Madoka: Sorry that I have you remind your best friend's death *guilty*
Natsu: It's okay I plan to get revenge for her
Hana: It was kinda of sad to oneechan that she lost Chiineechan *sad*
Haruppi: I was really jealous of Natsu taking Chiichan away and dating her *jealous and look at her clan staring at her again* We'll talk later
Natsu: I think we're done here again let's go home
Matsuoka Clan: Yes
Then the Matsuoka Clan and two Kitsunes went back to the Matsuoka's mansion but unknown to them a familiar kitsune start following them.
Lovetan: Madoka and Meru are with humans?