Title: The Last Dance of the Phoenix

Disclaimer: I don't own Mahou Sensei Negima. All credit goes to Akamatsu Ken.

Author's note: All right just so you guys know I'm skipping the Library Arc. In my eyes I can't get any good reactions out of this. Instead I'll do something the manga didn't do. I'll describe the summer in between the Library Arc and the Evangeline Arc. But I'm not done yet. I'll make one or more (if you guys request more) chapters for each of my OCs' summers. One or more for Phoenix, Light, and Beatrix. I felt as if Beatrix and Light weren't getting enough time in the spotlight so yeah. And for Phoenix, he has the most complicated past so I sorta need something like this to let off some ideas. I based this chapter off of the anime, the episode where Negi and Konoka go on a 'date'. So now that I'm done ranting, go forth and read!

Chapter 4: Misunderstandings

"HAHAHAHAAAA!" A white bearded man was hunched over from laughter. "HAHAHA! YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN YOUR FACE PHOENIX!" Phoenix was having another one of his dreams where the Creator would give him back another one of his memories. Except this time Phoenix let it be one about Sophie. Also this time Phoenix's jaw was about halfway down his body. He was gazing down at his 13 year old self getting questioned and laughing with a slender brown haired 15 year old girl. And this girl just dropped the biggest question yet.

"So Phoenix what is your answer? Have you done IT? With another woman?" Sophie was obviously trying to hide a smirk. His 13 year old self was having the same reaction as he.

"N-NO! WHY WOULD YOU ASK THAT SOPHIE?" Phoenix yelled at his best friend. They had traveled around the globe and helped people for 3 years. They were inseparable, and they were up to another round of Q and A before they headed off to their next destination. The question had to be a yes or no question and they took turns. Sophie now did let a smirk spread across her pale face.

"You get flustered so easily."

"B-But it's wrong for an English gentleman to think about THAT." Phoenix stuttered. Sophie's smirk widened.

"But you have seen me naked numerous times. I don't think you're an English gentleman anymore." Phoenix blushed and stuttered but Sophie cut him off. "Come on Phoenix we're only doing this to cheer you up after getting those nasty wounds." Her face fell.

"I really thought I lost you there." Her voice was barely a whisper. Phoenix softened. Sophie did care about him and for some reason that made him happy. This time on their mission a skilled Obscura Magi held Sophie hostage. Phoenix fought to get her back on one condition: if he lost she would marry the Obscura Magi. Phoenix had fought and nearly died, he only won at the last second from a burst of power at the mere notion that Sophie would have to marry that scum. Only afterwards did Phoenix realize that the feelings he had inside him were love. But he was sure that she did not return them. She was a princess, he was the scorn of the magical world and the antagonist of their legends. She always seemed to treat him like a little brother.

"Come on Sophie, it's time to leave." He rose. He didn't care if she didn't return his feelings. All that mattered was that she was happy.

"Phoenix." She grabbed his arm. He turned around and looked confused. "One more question." He rolled his eyes; she loved her games.

"What is it Sophie?" She seemed to hesitate before looking his straight in the eyes. Her eyes were a deep brown and her hand radiated warmth. She spoke.

"Have you fallen in love?" He softened his face yet again.

"Yes." She stared at him for some time before speaking again.

"With your best friend?" His eyes widened and he stepped back. Her face fell. "I knew it."

"No Sophie, I haven't given my answer yet." She glanced up as he took a step forwards. "Yes, I think I have. But do you really want to love me back? I'm infamous, shunned, hunted. I have slaughtered millions." She took a step towards him and spoke the three words that would start a long and happy romance.

"I don't care." And with that she leaned forwards and brought her lips to his.

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"Phoenix kun? Why are we on the floor?" Konoka yawned. Phoenix opened his eyes and tried to remember what had happened.

His class had placed first in the finals from Beatrix, Light, and he tutoring them to no end. Then all three were accepted as full time staff members. Then… he had arrived at his room with Asuna. Asuna and Konoka had bonded with Phoenix and became his friends that he always hung around and ate lunch with, just as Light had Kaede and Mana, and Beatrix had the Library trio. They had seemed to bond the most with the people they shared a room with. Anyway he had played a card game with Asuna until 9 and when she went to sleep, Phoenix had started to mix a few catalysts. Then… Phoenix paled. Konoka drank a catalyst while he was undoing her kimono. As she and Asuna did not know about magic so therefore did not know it was a catalyst and assumed it was juice. So like Sophie.

When Phoenix's eyes finally adjusted to the light, he saw a horrifying scene. The room was torn and looked as if a storm had ravaged it. Of course that storm was Konoka, who was delusional after drinking the catalyst and had tried to… er… rape him. Then he found that he was intertwined with Konoka and on the floor. Konoka's kimono was about halfway down her shoulder and was pinning Phoenix down under her. Phoenix on the other hand was holding her back and his legs were caught in her's. Konoka flushed when she realized their situation. "It can't get any worse." Phoenix thought. And then the Creator decided to prank him. How? By making this A LOT worse.

"Phoenix? What are you…" Light stopped in the hallway that led to their bedroom. His mouth formed a 'o' shape. Beatrix and the Library trio walked in after him.

"What's wrong Light…" Her face seemed identical to Light's. Then her face distorted in rage, Light and Haruna broke out into a grin, and Nodoka's and Yue's flushed.

"So I imagine you had a wild night Phoenix?" Light's grin widened.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" Beatrix seemed ready to kill him. Then here came the final blow. Asakura and Ayaka walked in.

"Phoenix sensei I thought that you might want to have tea with…" Ayaka began. Asakura's jaw dropped. Ayaka seemed ready to kill. Not him, but Konoka. Phoenix could only think of one thing to do. Humor them.

"If you haven't noticed I am very busy right now Ayaka san." He then picked himself up off the floor, grabbed Konoka, and jumped out of the window.

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After numerous misunderstandings, two chases across campus, and one newspaper article; the incident was sorted out. That being said it was 11:00 by the time Phoenix and Konoka had sorted it all out and fixed the room. Then as seeing Asuna was off somewhere they left a note on the table and left for the city. Asuna's birthday was nearing and they had broken her alarm clock. But yet another misunderstanding was on its way.

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"Ah summer! Let's go karaoke!" Sakurako exclaimed. Misa nodded her agreement.

"Is that all you guys think about?" Madoka sighed. "We were supposed to shop for our swimsuits."

"Eh, we always have time for karaoke!" Misa grinned.

"Ugh, I wonder why I even bother." Madoka muttered as the other two ran off to get ice cream. They were walking down a busy street when Misa suddenly stopped. "What's wrong Misa san?" She extended a finger towards a sidewalk next to some shops.

There Phoenix and Konoka were walking down the street together. Phoenix was smiling slightly while Konoka laughed. Phoenix was wearing sky blue cotton polo and black shorts with brown loafers. Konoka had a white blouse and a blue skirt with a pale blue hat on her head.

"Wow Phoenix kun, you must be really popular with the girls back in England." Konoka giggled. "To think that you got chased around during Valentine's day."

"You don't even know the half of it." Phoenix faked a grimace, which caused Konoka to break out in another fit of giggles. Phoenix raised an eyebrow and plucked a shirt off a rack. "This is cute. How about this Konoka san?"

"Oh that's good Phoenix kun." She smiled and picked up a mini skirt and showed it to Phoenix. "It would go well with this." Phoenix just had to smile again at Konoka's playful nature.

Misa, Madoka, and Sakurako stood behind a trashcan, their jaws hitting the ground. "Is…isn't…isn't this a date?" They choursed.

"B-but Phoenix sensei never flirted with his students like Light sensei. He also knows he'll get into trouble if he goes out with one of his students." Madoka sputtered.

"Okay, but they were found this morning in their room…well you know." Misa reasoned.

"So it must be a date!" Sakurako exclaimed. Misa then snapped a picture of the two.

"I know, let's send it to Beatrix sensei and Asuna san they'll know what to do." Misa clicked send.

(In the cafeteria with Asuna, Light, Beatrix, and the Library trio.)

"Man I'm beat! I was late for work today and had to run the whole way." Asuna sighed.

"Wow Asuna san, I'm just surprised you can still stand like that!" Beatrix stifled a small giggle with a thin hand.

"Haha, we all know and love our energetic yet slightly empty headed Asuna san." Light grinned. Thiss earned him a punch from Asuna and Beatrix. Two small beeping noises rang out. Asuna and Beatrix checked their phones. They had received a picture of a giggling Konoka holding up a mini skirt while Phoenix held a shirt and was smiling. Two jaws hit the ground with a thud. The others raised an eyebrow.

"What's wrong?" They chorused. They moved closer and saw the pictures. Four more jaws joined the other two. Ayaka then walked by.

"PFFFFTT! WHAT IS THIS ASUNA?" She grabbed the phone out of Asuna's hands.

"I-I don't know!" She sputtered. Beatrix trembled with rage.

"So this is 'just heading out for a while'? WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING?" Beatrix roared. Light fell over from laughter.

"Our little Phoenix has grown up! He's taken after his charming and great brother!" Light was still chuckling by the time he stopped. Then his face seemed to freeze. "That means…what happened this morning… was actually…Phoenix did IT to one of our students?" Everyone stared at Light. Light's grin could not be wider. Then all hell broke loose.

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So how was that? I'll follow this up, don't worry. So now that that's said I'm out. 'Till next time.