Hey everyone it's me Atrum. I apologize for not updating any sooner than I originally thought I would, due to having so many things to do at once and a severe case of writers block. Other then that I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas and New Years. Anyways the third chapter is here, and i hope you enjoy it! [due to some errors this is a revised version. Sorry guys.]


Chapter 3

Konoka Konoe

Number XIII

"Negi is more than just a teacher; he's someone I am grateful to."

-Konoka Konoe

Konoka Konoe is the only daughter of Eishun and heir to the Kansai and Kanto magic associations.

She also had the potential to become a mage, a trait that her father also kept from her due to his desire for her to have a normal life. Ultimately she realizes her powers in the time she spent with her teacher Negi, and eventually it paves the way to her mastering her gifts.

Even though Nagi and Eishun didn't always get along, who's to say their kids can't? Ever since day one she made Negi's stay with, herself and Asuna as comfortable as it could be, even as the months turned into a year.

Even as Negi's destiny and past was slowly chipped away the ever-growing rift between her, and Negi increased. The teacher she cared for and lived with as a friend and comrade was nothing more than a complete stranger in her abode.

With Negi and Asuna out doing errands Konoka had the dorm room to herself on their day off to do the chores. As she cleaned she remembered a talk she had with her dad privately on the last day of their field trip to Kyoto.

"Are you okay Konoka is there something the matter?"Eishun said in a concerned tone.

"It's nothing I'm fine father." She said looking down.Eishunknew when his daughter had something on her mind. Whether it was paternal instinct or simply a change in her behavior, he had to find out either way.

"You like Negi don't you?"Eishun said questionably. Konoka knew she couldn't hide anything from her father. Like a light book she was an easy read by examining her face. She had to tell the truth now that she was... well red.

"I do father. But I have been more worried about him and what his future will be like." She said rather with a sad tone.

"I can understand what you must be feeling right now. "Eishun said as he walked out to the balcony as the moon shined brightly.

"Nagi and I always argued, but in the end he's still my best friend. I don't think he would mind the idea of marrying Negi. You two are like a modern day Romeo and Juliet." He began to smile, and patted his daughter's shoulder. But then the smile faded and was replaced with a serious grin.

"But your futures will be different. By what I saw in Negi, he will follow in his father's footsteps. It is a path that not even Asuna can tread. Even you have your own path he is not permitted to walk."

Konoka began to feel that lump in her chest knowing that who she wanted was someone she can't follow even with a probationary contact forged with the two of them.Eishun then directed her to look in his eye.

"Why don't you tell him your feelings? If you don't you may never get another chance to do so." Eishun said with assurance and faith.

"But I would be holding him back if I did. If what you said is true, then I would be holding him back from his purpose" Konoka said in a serious tone

"That maybe true, but you should talk to him about it. If he doesn't feel that way you can still be friends. It'll keep eating at you until you can't take it anymore."Eishun replied.

Konoka thought about it for a minute and began to nod in approval of his plan.

"You're right father I should talk to him. But after what happened here tonight I will ask him at another time. Until then I'll help him with what he needs."Konoka said with a smile, and hugged her father who silently returned the hug with a smile.

'I think it is about time I did talk to him about it dad.' Konoka thought. After errands, Asuna said she would be staying over at Ayaka's place because she wanted to talk to her about an important issue, so it would just be her and Negi tonight. Since they never had a chance to just enjoy themselves Konoka decided to eat out with Negi. Just as she finished the vacuuming the door suddenly unlocked and Negi walked through the door.

"I'm back Konoka" Negi said exhaustively.

"Welcome home Negi." Konoka said with a smile. "Asuna is staying at Ayaka's tonight so I was wondering if we could eat out just the two of us."

Negi was drinking water when he spat it out at the last second out of shock. "But what about Setsuna, don't you want to invite her too?"

"I would, but she had to leave immediately on some business with her family, and my father wanted her to help with something." Konoka said.

"I see. Well then I would love to go with you on it Konoka. It has been awhile since we spent any time together. Negi said with a smile.

"It has, and there's a new European restaurant that just opened up within the city. I always wanted to go there." Konoka said

"You mean that one that just opened up recently nearby the café? I have wanted to try their food recently; people said it was so good." Negi musing with the thought and in seconds it turned into a smile. "Sure why not?"

"Then it's settled." Konoka said with a wink. "But I need to stock up on groceries so can you come with me today?"

"I don't have any other appointments so I'll be happy to help." Negi said

Konoka nodded and they both left their dorm.


Konoka and Negi arrived at the restaurant after a long day of shopping for groceries.

Negi was wearing a black dress shirt (buttoned up) jeans, and a black pair of shoes. Konoka was wearing a white dress with a short black jacket.

The waiter approached them with a smile as they sat at their table. "What will it be for the young couple tonight?" the waiter asked.

"I guess it will be tea for me and a small cream soup." Negi said.

"I want something a little small, maybe some lasagna and water." Konoka said.

The waiter nodded and went to obtain their drinks. Konoka then decided to bring up the topic with him since it was a good time to do so, but couldn't help, but observe that Negi was red on his cheeks.

"Negi are you okay?" she asked.

"Yes I'm fine" Negi said even though he was clearly lying. Negi had a fever for about a day, but didn't realize it as he was busy all the time with his plans to terraform Mars. "So anyway you were saying Konoka?" he tried to return to the topic at hand.

They talked about many of the things that happened and cracked a few jokes in between. After they ate their dinner, they just sat at the table talking about random things like what new shows were on. Despite be hailed as heroes they still kept up with things normal people would. Konoka still holding back that one important topic decided to tell Negi since it was time to do so.

"There's something I have wanted... no needing to talk about with you. It's about the future." Konoka asked as she closed her eyes.

"Yes Konoka anything for my student." Negi said as he moved forward.

"Do you have to do this? Do you have to throw your life away? Can you have a normal life with us?" Konoka said. "I know you wanted to surpass your father, but is there anything else that your heart ever really wanted?" Konoka asked

Negi knew it was a question that couldn't be easily avoided. After all the goals, all the rants of becoming stronger than his dad, all the hard work he did to get this far it didn't satisfy him like he thought it would. In reality he was lonely; something he accepted with a heavy deal. Now that he gave himself to the world what would someone like him have left? Was it memories? Or is it feelings that should be forgotten? Whatever the case what was done is done and he couldn't go back to it now.

"I'm sorry Negi I didn't want to put a heavy question like that on you." Konoka looked away.

"No it's okay you were right." Negi said

Konoka looked up at him with a surprised look.

"For once I never truly thought about what I wanted. I always set myself on a person, never truly living my life just for me. There was a point where I just wanted a normal family, and live a normal life with friends maybe have a happily ever after with the girl of my dreams." Negi said solemnly. "But it's too late for me Konoka."

Just as he said those words he suddenly collapsed onto floor unable to take the fever anymore.


It was about nightfall as Negi came around. He was at the dorm room with Konoka making a fresh batch of tea and a rag to help lower his temperature. Negi was just in nothing more than his pajama pants and sweating.

"Konoka what happened?" Negi said as he tried to sit up. However, Konoka stopped him from doing so.

"Don't Negi you need your rest." Konoka said as she put her hands on his chest. Even from that distance he could smell that sense that forced him to lie down. He began to blush a little as he realized what he did.

"Hey that question you asked me when we were at the restaurant." Negi said

"Yeah Negi is there something wrong about it?" Konoka said

Negi thought about the words he could say. He only had a chance to answer and explain himself for his reasoning.

"I said it was too late because I already made my choice, and I can't go back on that." Negi said.

By then Konoka finished making the tea and was sitting down on a chair near her bunk. She was curious because of the way Negi sounded. He sounded like he regretted his choice.

"There was something my heart did want." Negi said. "I wanted you."

Konoka was shocked and surprised at the same time. Sure with 30 students in the class why pick her/ despite the fact she too has feelings for Negi she couldn't wrap herself in what he said.

"You are a good person, and you're very kind. You have those moments where I just go crazy. I know it's wrong for me to say, but you would make a loving wife and a mother. I just love everything about you Konoka." Negi confessed

Without warning Negi is smothered by a happy tearful Konoka who was a little happier than any girl could be in a confession

"I'm glad you do love me that way because I feel the same way for you too. I want to marry you and only you Negi." Konoka said happily, but the smile easily faded. "But with the way are futures will be, there is no way that can happen."

She began curl up beside the magi on the bed and he turned to his side to comfort her.

"I'll stay with you." Negi said. "For better or worse I promise."

"What about your plans for the magic world Negi? They need you to supervise the project." Konoka said seriously. "I'm just glad enough that you told me that you loved me. You... you don't have to go that far for me."

"But... it's not enough for me. I want to be by your side and be there, have some sort of normality. I'll be happy no matter what we do as long as I'm with you." Negi said sweetly as he whispered in her ear.

He looked in her face, and slowly saw the smile he fell in love with and her light brown eyes looking into his. She saw the passion in Negi s eyes, happily smiling knowing that his passion belonged to her. The blush appeared on both their faces as they began to kiss. With one kiss becoming more passionate than the next they continued as Negi began to sweat his fever out. As Negi put his forehead on Konoka's she found out his fever was gone.

"Hey Negi your fever's gone down." Konoka said

"I didn't notice it go down. Your remedy did the trick Nurse Konoka." Negi smiled

Konoka blushed at that comment since he saw her in a nurse outfit.

"Well my little patient you need your sleep if you're going to that big meeting tomorrow." She said back.

"I-I'm not little anymore." He began to blush a little. Konoka laughed a little at Negi's embarrassment. Then, he gave a quick kiss to his love and slowly closed his eyes.

"Goodnight" they both muttered, as they fell asleep in each other's arms.


I originally was going to do it in the order of that the pactios were made however, for a special request I'll deviate from the order and do a special chapter early :] BTW anyone can do a request as long as they made a pactio with Negi. until then keep reading!