Hey guys it's me again sorry for the late update. I did see the end to Negima, and I have to say I really had mixed feelings over it. Though I'm glad they didn't reveal who Negi's crush is, there were so many plot holes left unanswered. I promised to do a Ku Fei pairing but I still need to put the final touches so please bare with me. I know this pairing isn't as popular, but they really look so cute together. Anyways on to the fourth chapter please review and enjoy :]


Chapter 4

Setsuna Sakurazaki

Number XV

I made a promise to Negi that I will protect him from any harm even if it costs me my life

-Setsuna Sakurazaki

From what she can remember Setsuna was always alone. Cast out of her tribe when she was little, she felt scared and confused as any young girl would be at the time. Everything changed for her when she met Eishun Konoe, a member of Ala Rubra. She was eventually taken in and became a practitioner of the Shinmeiryu sword style. It was her time there that she would meet Eishuns daughter Konoka.

In the time she spent with her, she became her protector and gained a new sense of purpose in life. However, things changed after they fell into a river one day. Setsuna realized that the time she spent with Konoka she could use it to be protecting her. So she distanced herself so she can make up for this failure.

As she distanced herself, the loneliness that was nothing but a vague feeling in her heart resurfaced again, but for the sake of Konoka she would endure it no matter what happened. Little did she know that on the day she met Negi was the day everything would change for her.

She would eventually open herself up to her class mates and her new-found friends, and even had a chance to repair her misunderstandings with Konoka. Setsuna then made a vow to Negi to protect him as a partner and as a friend.


It was just a normal day for Setsuna Sakurazaki: school, training, and more training. She began after school until six in the evening at the arena where they held the tournament at Mahora fest. After packing up her gear, she went home thinking about something to eat for dinner.

'Maybe I'll have some eggs, and some salad mixed with meat. Or a bento box from the store.' After getting home she was about to start cooking, when there was a knock at the door. To her surprise it was Negi her teacher and pactio partner.

"Professor Negi is everything okay? Is something wrong?" Setsuna said with worry.

"It's nothing I just came to drop something off ... and to talk to you." Negi said.

Negi gave her a box and Setsuna signaled him to come in. Setsuna took a seat and opened the box. Right away she could tell that it was Konoka's cooking.

"Thanks for dropping this by Negi I was going to cook something myself. It's not much, but I'll get by."

"You're welcome... and I wanted to ask you something for a while." Negi said with nervousness.

"Yes go ahead. I'll listen." Setsuna said as she was eating her dinner.

"Are you busy this weekend?" Negi asked.

"I would normally train and sleep on days off why?" Setsuna replied.

"Well do you want to spend time with me tomorrow?" Negi said embarrassingly.

Setsuna began to choke on her food. She panicked as she went for the glass of water, and chugged it down fast.

'Why did the professor just asked that out of the blue? But he does have a point though. We haven't had that much time together since Mahorafest and wearing those bunny suits." Setsuna blushed at the thought of wearing that bunny suit.

"Are you okay Setsuna?" Negi asked.

"I-I'm fine." Setsuna said as she regained her composure. "I could use a break so yes why not?"

"Then I'll meet you here at 2 o'clock?" Negi asked.

Oddly enough Setsuna was looking forward to their time together.

"Yes." She said with a smile.


'This is so weird. We're just going to spend time together so why am I being picky with my clothes? Do I really want to impress him for this?' Setsuna was lost in her own thoughts as she picked out her outfit.

'Well I guess it wouldn't hurt to be a little picky.' She confirmed to herself.

It was two o'clock and as always Negi was on time. Just as he knocked on the door, he saw Setsuna wearing a white blouse with a light blue hooded jacket, and a light blue skirt wearing shorts underneath. She also had her hair down, and Negi was in awe of her.

"You... look really nice." Negi said with a smile.

Setsuna began to blush. She was never complimented on looks as much since being a guardian meant responsibility came first.

"Um t-thanks professor Negi, so where are we going." Setsuna asked while trying not to be embarrassed.

"It's a secret." Negi said.

He took her by the hand and left the dorm.

Before stopping at the spot, they decided to get lunch since Negi was hungry. Everyone gossiped as they saw them walk through the door with a lot of comments referring to them as they looked like an innocent couple, which is true because they didn't have any experience in dealing with love. They always put their duties first before anything else. As they waited for their food, they were just waiting in awkward silence.

"So how's training going for you?" Negi asked curious.

It's about the same as always. What about you? Is everything going well?" Setsuna said.

"Yeah just a little overworked. It's nice that I get to spend time with you." Negi smiled.

For some odd reason Setsuna questioned the fact he chose her yet felt somewhat happy that he did. Setsuna smiled, and they continued the conversation. To their surprise they had a lot in common than they originally thought.

"That was a good lunch thank you for paying" Setsuna bowed in gratitude.

"It's no problem anything for a friend." Negi said.

Setsuna stopped in her tracks after hearing the word friend.

'Why did I stop walking when he said that? I should be happy he's with me today. I shouldn't ask anything else from him, but why do I want more?' Setsuna thought she began to feel a lump in her throat, and her heart hurting.

"Setsuna are you okay?" Negi said to snap her out of it.

"Yes I'm fine we should go." Setsuna replied.

After checking out some of the shops, and watching Negi have a little fun, it was about nightfall. Negi figured it was about time to go to the spot. After an hour of walking, they finally made it to the Negi 's spot and to Setsuna 's surprise it was very familiar.

"Tatsumiya shrine, but why here?" Setsuna asked.

"In my free days I come here to look at the stars. Since it's a good night to view them, I wanted you to watch them with me." Negi smiled.

Setsuna looked up to the sky and agreed it was a good night. Without warning Negi flew her to the roof and they lay down to watch the stars.

"I have just one question for you Negi. Why me? I can understand Asuna or Nodoka, but why me?" Setsuna asked.

"I wanted to spend time with you more to get to know you as a person. It's not every day I get to know a little more or even spend time with my students all the time. We even found out we have so many things in common with each other." Negi said as he kept looking at the sky.

"That's true" Setsuna said softly.

"May I ask you something?" Negi said.

"Okay what is it?" Setsuna replied.

"Do you remember what it was like to be lonely and unhappy? That the reason why you can't soar freely because of burdens that were not meant to be yours?" Negi asked.

"You and I both know what that feels like." Setsuna said.

Negi sighed "I'm happy of my accomplishments, but am I making the right choice?" Negi asked aloud.

"That's something you have to find out for yourself." Setsuna answered.

"I feel like quitting all of this." Negi said sadly. "I've had enough of living in my father's shadow. All that work, feels like nothing now that I found him and was forced to kill him. "

Setsuna could see the angry expression in his face. Out of all the sides she saw to Negi this was a side she never saw before. By his expression and the feelings he was giving off, he was tired of all the bull he dealt with, and has a desire to just live.

"But I'm just talking nonsense here." Negi said with a scoff.

"That's not true!" Setsuna exclaimed.

Negi shot up from his position and looked at her.

"You of all people deserve a life that you want. After what you did for the magic world, and for your students, you deserve something or someone in your life. You shouldn't sell yourself short on happiness Negi because you really deserve it more than anyone else in this world." she slowly calmed down and began to breathe a little.

"I'm sorry for saying that professor; I just needed to get that off my chest." Setsuna said as she withdrew and looked away.

"Even if I did the magic academy would just send me somewhere else when I completed my training. We would have to part ways anyway Setsuna." Negi said in depression.

Setsuna took Negi's hand gently, and reminded him of the promise she made to him.

"Didn't I tell you before? You're special to me Negi, and I'll always be there for you. I'll always be with you and our pactio proves it." She pulled out her pactio card, and showed it to Negi. In return Negi smiled, and held her hand a little tighter.

"You're right I did forget that. Thank you for reminding me. I always looked to the stars to find the answer and to find freedom, but your words were all I really needed." Negi said as he lies down again.

Setsuna felt happy and she too lies down to resume looking at the stars.


Negi took her to her dorm room soon after and found it surprisingly hard to leave her side to return to his dorm.

"So I guess this is goodnight huh?" Negi asked to break the silence.

"Yeah I guess it is." Setsuna sadly said.

"Well goodnight." Negi softly said.

As he turned around to leave, Setsuna took him by the hand.

"Why don't you stay with me tonight? It's late and I wouldn't want you to disturb Asuna and Miss Konoka from their rest." Setsuna said as she panicked.

"But I don't have any clothes with me. If I could go back to the dorm to get some clothes I could spend-"

Negi tried to reason, but Setsuna cuts him off at the last second.

"I-Its fine you can borrow some of my clothes." Setsuna said embarrassed

"What? But they're your clothes I can't possibly wear them." Negi said a little embarrassed.

"No no it's fine I'll just wash them in the morning no big deal." Setsuna replied.

Negi knew it was late so he had no choice, but to submit to her request. Despite getting to enjoy staying with Setsuna he had to explain to himself why he didn't go back to his dorm the following day.

When they entered the dorm she lent Negi clothes and he went to go and change. She began to think to herself in panic.

'Why did I ask Negi to spend the night with me? Stupid Setsuna what were you thinking! Do I... do I really have feelings for Negi? 'She asked herself this. 'I guess I do have feelings for him. I never felt this happy before.'

"Setsuna do you have a spare toothbrush?" Negi asked loudly.

"It should be in the cabinet by the sink." Setsuna said.

"I found it thanks." Negi said.

'I guess I better rehearse this before I tell him.' She thought to herself. After thinking about it, she finally let her heart do the rest.

"I know you have so much on your mind, but I wanted to tell you I have feelings for you. Even if you are a teacher and I'm a student I don't care anymore. I want to love you and give you the happiness you deserve."

"Is that true Setsuna?" Setsuna turned around as Negi asked in shock "Do you really like me?"

"It's true I do like you and I never felt happier with anyone else than you Negi." Setsuna said as she blushed.

She couldn't bear it any longer as she slowly walked up to and kissed him with a loving feeling.

It was to her surprise that her kiss was returned by Negi. He couldn't help, but feel something for the swordsman since they both experienced the pain of loneliness.

"I feel the same way about you too. I never thought I would meet another person like me. So thank you for everything." Negi said with a smile.

"You saved me from loneliness Negi, now it's my turn to save you." Setsuna said

They ended the day with Negi stroking Setsuna's hair, and bliss guided by the moonlight shines through her window.


Thank you and once again I'm terribly sorry about Ku Fei I promise you it will be finished. Until then if you want to mention anyone else for a pairing I'm all ears so until then keep reading!