Disclaimer: This is a nonprofit fictional story, a FanFiction based on Ken Akamatsu's Negima. I do not own Negima, or most of the other characters included in this work, excepting where it is stated in the author's notes. It is not intended or presented for any commercial profit or personal gain; it is simply a story written for personal fulfillment and presented for public enjoyment, and as an honest homage to the fine story conceived and written by Ken Akamatsu, as well as all the other (innumerable) works that find place herein (and their authors).

Epilogue

'Asakaze Riza took over the Asakaze Shrine, and transformed it into a demon- and ghost-hunting service that became extremely popular in the region around Mahora, so much so that she couldn't keep up with the demand, even with her family's resources. Eventually she hired an adventurer from Arcanus Myrror with administration experience to oversee the business side, and eventually the two married and guaranteed the prosperity of the endeavor for a few generations.'

'Segawa Izumi seemed to undergo a magical transformation after graduating college, as the world of Earth itself began to transition to a magical world. She took over her father's company, the premier electronics company of Japan, and the prosperous organization grew even more magnificent in the world of magic that came after. It was said she had many lovers, although the rumors were never confirmed.'

'Hanabishi Miki became one of the prominent politicians and ambassadors of Japan to Arcanus Myrror, due to her family's influence and her own experience with it. She continued being a fashionable high-class diva with Izumi for many years, before both of them married, largely for political reasons, to prominent royals from Luirn in their early thirties.'

The reader, a young woman with carefully-groomed, light red hair (not quite pink) running to the back of her neck, sat in her chair, pondering the words on the page. She was beautiful for a girl in her mid-teens, already looking like a nearly-ripe flower, even with the black tail that adorned her, a sinewy whip topped by a somewhat heart-shaped barb. "The so-called 'Baka Trio'," the girl murmured. "I haven't heard much of this shrine; I guess it really is something only local to Mahora. But the legacy of the Segawa and Hanabishi families is marked, even now." She continued reading.

'Ayanami Rei continued in the service—and friendship—of Sendô Kaya. She was always with Kaya whenever she left her estate, and later on was assigned the personal attendant to Erika's children, and further descendants. Even now, one cannot deal with the Sendô family without Sendô Kaya's personal Servant watching you.'

'Sendô Erika, freed from the vampire's curse, continued as daughter to Sendô Kaya all the same and embraced her new mortality. With that curse also taking much of her magical power, she largely retired from an active role in the handling of magical emergencies, and instead worked as an ambassador for the Sendô family, its mouthpiece. She met a fine young man at the university and eventually married, giving Sendô Kaya a larger and more dynamic family to watch over.'

Again the reader paused to consider the stories. "We never did get an answer out of either of them," she murmured. "Both of them rather seemed to be in love with Kain Lockeheart, but…well, I suppose it doesn't matter. The Sendô family…they don't travel outside Mahora much, so I doubt I'll ever have to deal with them."

'Ogata Matake, the most blissfully normal girl in the entire class in the end, did the blissfully normal thing of marrying her childhood friend, Tanaka Eita, and eventually she became a P.E. teacher for Mahora. Her life, as a whole, was peaceful and happy.'

'Hirai Yukari became the stalwart companion of Hanatabi Kenjirô, and the two were eventually married. Although she was never greatly blessed with magical talents, she never let her lack disrupt her spirits or hold her back, even as she followed Kenjirô into the throes of the magical conflicts. She served as his faithful comrade, confident, lover and friend until the day of her death.'

'Yoshida Kazumi recovered from her broken heart after being rejected by Kain Lockeheart, and happily lived her own life. She did not retreat from the magical side of things, but she held a great love for the community of Mahora that had always been her home, and as the magical conflicts began to mount, she ended up organizing a militia of volunteer citizens to protect the community in emergencies and headed that militia with the young man who eventually became her husband. The pair of them experienced their own adventures worthy of tales, all without leaving their home."

The girl thought upon these three. "Hanatabi…that name sounds familiar. But still, more of these girls who never really left Mahora, eh? That land was quite amazing…perhaps as much as Toriel…."

'In time Katsura Hinagiku, having never had the courage to confess to Kain Lockeheart, especially in light of his own obvious sentiments, eventually allowed her heart to fall to Tsukai Kajirô. The two complemented each other perfectly, their strengths and weakness overlapping, and they both became members of the Trans-World Blades, the interplanetary police force that hunted magical criminals and opposed magical crises. With Hinagiku's talents added to the Tsukai household, the Tsukai family became the most prominent of the twelve families of Mahora in the Magic Integration Project.'

Only one name brought the young woman to pause and consider this time. "So…that means Tsukai -san is part of this family, then? Most likely…she seems the type. It explains a great deal about her." After briefly considering her classmate, she continued on.

'Rakasu Klein and her artifact were of great import to Kain Lockeheart's Magic Integration Project, allowing him to meet and recruit the leaders of all the major nations of Earth in the late 2000s and early 2010s. She continued her own career as an idol singer, and transitioned that into being an ambassador of peaceful relations as the countries of multiple worlds came into contact. She married a young genius who caught her fancy, a renaissance man at Mahora who was expert of both science and art, a young man who was short on social status but long on talent and ability.'

'Konoe Kaoru did win an Olympic Gold in 2016, the last Olympics held before the revelation of magic put the competitions on hold for twelve years. After this, she, along with her husband, led the committee to re-organize the Olympic Games for Earth and Arcanus Myrror with magic—making competitions with magic additions to the usual events and not in place of them, and putting all the safeguards in place to maintain this tradition.'

'Caria Spetzer, a student in her teens merely because she spent too much time tinkering with her machines to demonstrate her beyond college education properly, put her MagiTech skills to work for the Halteese Republic and eventually married Kurt Gödel. The work she did with MagiTech set the stage for the conditions that would give Earth and Arcanus Myrror favorable advantages in the conflicts that emerged from meeting worlds over the next half-century.'

The reader giggled. "Gödel…that's another familiar name…."

'Alyssa Searrs remains the secret head of the Searrs Foundation, and while the Foundation has not been prominently involved in the publicized meetings between the worlds' leaders, it has continued to make its mark behind the scene. Alyssa herself, the demon Alysaser, has shown no particular inclinations after all this either for or against mankind. She remains unknown and enigmatic, and if any of her former acquaintances still meet her, they remain silent on the subject.'

'Miyu Greer, likewise, continues on as the bodyguard and companion of the 'Golden Angel'. What few times Alyssa shows herself, whatever the guise, she is never without Miyu by her side.'

A sigh came. "If there was anyone from this class I'd like to meet in person, it's her. I'm sure she'd have all sorts of interesting things she could tell me…."

'Tsukimori Kiami continued her training as a ninja and disciple of Akasôryû. Never one to take the lead or take up more than she asked for, she lived her life as a mercenary vagabond. She was a stark contrast to her eventual husband, Tsukino Hikaru, who elected to be a traveling 'champion of justice', and their work together was shared parts volunteer and mercenary, although more the former than the latter, for Kiami could never take the hardline cold-blooded mercenary stance in the face of Hikaru's righteous ideals. Because of this, her name is also known, perhaps somewhat incorrectly, as a vigilante hero of the Magical Transition period of history.'

'Heiro Akari, like her fellow disciple friends, found their assumed destinies of inheriting their dôjôs shattered by the introduction of magic. As Kiami and Hikaru forsook their schools to follow their individual paths, so Akari left for the life of adventure alongside Delryn Rylack, who, determined as always to outdo his father in some way, became one of the foremost explorers of the new worlds as contact was made with them. Nevertheless, as the three dôjôs of Yokohama became more famous and prominent, they brought in more and more local youths to train instead, and Akari, as one of her school's honorary masters, often returned there with her children to provide additional training. In the end, it was probably best for the schools as well, as they continued thereafter to host multiple masters, each head over a different martial art. Even now, inquisitive warriors seeking higher education may travel to Yokohama, Japan, for instruction in some of the most glorious martial arts.'

Again the pause for consideration. "Rylack…once again, an obvious connection to my class. It makes me wonder why so many of them are so close to me; and what I'm afraid of is that it might be because of me." She shook her head and continued reading.

'Nagato Yuki continued with the class all through high school, but following her graduation she vanished, likely to return to the magical entity that gave her existence. It was said that she watched over her former classmates like an angel, occasionally appearing in time to save one of them from a crisis or disaster….'

'Hasegawa Chisame never married, but continued working as Kain Lockeheart's assistant, publicity manager, intelligence expert, and propaganda director for decades until she finally decided to retire. At that point, she disappeared from the public eye, becoming only a legend, whispered about wherever mages and computers met.

'Harada Riku and Harada Risa became involved with a mysterious Phantom Thief while in high school, during an incident that followed them into the university as well. They helped to solve the mystery and destroy a dark magical legacy that had been kept hidden even from the Magic Council of Mahora for generations, and married the two young men involved to boot. Both of them—Riku reluctantly, and Risa enthusiastically—were prominent parts of the Magical Integration period.

'Yûki Kanade continued working with Mahora Academy, eventually becoming principal. Despite her eccentricities, her dedication to the well-being and happiness of those around her was real, and that innate concern was put to use as the leader of the world's foremost magical school, particularly as it became a bastion of magic and the symbol of the new, magical Earth.'

'Jinnai Nanami's talent and determination paid off, and she was able to build a business that spanned the two worlds and eventually all the worlds as they were encountered. While ruthless at business with her connections and contacts, she nonetheless took her own time to romance and marry the man she had long admired. She was also instrumental in stopping her megalomaniac older brother from causing an interplanetary war in his own lust for power.'

This description seemed to nonplus the young woman. "Interesting…I don't think I've ever heard of such a coup as that. Was it simply too minor, hushed up, or something else…? I thought this book would tell me all the secrets, but now it just seems to be intentionally disrespecting me."

'Mizuno Ami became a pioneer in the science of magical medicine, establishing an entire profession of magical doctors who used technology, magic and alchemy together in concert to maximize health care for all people. Her work earned her a Nobel Prize. She married Damian Overcast of Grandall.'

'Ayase Yue, philosophically separated from the politics of Arcanus Myrror and sharing with her friend Nodoka the pain of having failed at their first love, was unable and unwilling to become a Crown HiME and instead became a rather freelance adventurer, assisting her friend in locating Fairy Tail. However, in time she was wooed by an enterprising young nobleman who recklessly involved himself in the conflicts of the meeting worlds and eventually convinced her to become his HiME and later on his wife. In her old age, Yue wrote a book of poetry as a memoir that magnificently described her life's journey, how it followed a path no one would ever have expected or chosen on their own, but which eventually led to a fully fulfilling happiness.'

'Miyazaki Nodoka dedicated herself to finding Fairy Tail, although their eventual return with Tenrô Island seemed to happen without her involvement. Nevertheless, she and her husband dedicated themselves to the guild, fighting in all its great battles alongside their comrades and never letting go, even after it was disbanded and then re-formed. A noble and valiant mage, Nodoka became one of the greatest symbols of the change for the better that the influence of magic had.'

"Hmmmph. It was great, but why is this last part so hit-or-miss? It mentions some of their husbands in detail but others it only barely hints at. It's so infuriating." The girl sighed, then muttered, "But Overcast…that's another one…."

'Higurashi Kagome became one of the youngest Archmages in Earth's history, as she used her advanced healing powers to save the town of Halie. She married the hanyô Inuyasha and reared her own family despite all the effort she put into the work for the Trans-World Relations unit.'

'Hinamori Momo remained a dedicated officer of the Gotei 13, becoming a captain sometime after the Quincy War, and even now is one of the thirteen captains that leads that unit.'

'Tokiha Mai, the Crystal Princess, dedicated her life to her teacher, her love and her husband, Kain Lockeheart. Although she deferred all the fame and renown their labors generated to Kain, those of their circle knew that she played as much a part in all their work as he did. She worked twice as hard, the secret lurking in her heart of the world she had seen, the world where Kain perished in despair, and she was determined to see to it that that world never appeared. Although they are now largely retired, leaving most of the work to their legacy, they remain the eternal guardians of Earth and Arcanus Myrror, maintaining their silent vigil, ever ready to do their part to protect it from evil and darkness.'

That was the end, and the girl closed the book. "That was very nice…but still somewhat frustrating," she muttered. "I hoped to learn more about Rin and Shirô, and if he ended up becoming his Archer counterpart after all. Some of the others who were important to them." She laughed. "Ah, but what a little girl I am. I was hoping to learn some secrets I could use in this book, and I ended up getting caught up in the romance of it all. Well…."

"I hope it was satisfactory, my lady Meydia. It was very difficult to acquire, you know; the secrets in that book are unknown even to some of the most prominent mages of the Three Worlds Federation."

Meydia sighed, managing not to jump at the sudden appearance of the speaker. She looked over her shoulder and smiled at the rather effeminate figure in the suit with dark hair longer than her own. "I'm grateful, Toru, don't worry; I did learn quite a bit from that. But, alas, nothing to help me find the answers I really wanted."

"Perhaps it is for the best," Toru replied. "For the sake of our kingdom and world, we have obligations at this school, and we can't afford the kinds of…distractions that might arise from your obsession."

"If you're against my 'obsession', why did you threaten to feed it by finding that book for me?" Meydia demanded, cocking her head at the young man.

"It is my duty to serve you in all things, as a member of the Somardi family, and most of all as the champion assigned to your service. I am Toru Somardi, and you are Meydia Callistia Hallan, Princess and heir of the Hallanae Kingdom. No matter my own opinions, I will follow you to the death, and accept any order from you." He kneeled pointedly before her, head bowed. "My life is yours, and if revenge is your goal, then that, too, will be my dedication, whether I deem it prudent or not."

Meydia sighed, then laughed. "No, no…that's quite enough," she murmured. "You may be right; I should be grateful to be in the position I'm in, after all that's happened. I can't dwell on that. I should be happy just attending this school." She laughed. "And you know…I have a feeling…this new year is going to be very interesting…."

F I N

Author's Note: Transition

Rather than just have a big 'here's what happened' description—and Negima did just that—I decided to have a little fun and put a bit more story into my Epilogue wrap-up. So I pulled a couple characters from my 'sequel' I've been plotting out and presented them (well, mostly Meydia) as reading the story of MSK and reacting to the final 'destination' remarks about the girls of Class 3-A. Largely happy stories, and happy, I think, from their point of view, for all of them. I think one of the big things Akamatsu-sensei enjoyed with writing his epilogue was drawing the future versions of all his characters, adult and matured, but since I'm not illustrating anything, I don't have that same cathartic reasoning, so mixing in a mini-story, one that serves as a transition between MSK and its 'sequel', is where I get my fun.

Some of the points and final destination-type stories were somewhat kept from the same or similar characters in MSN, and some were tied either directly or by suggestion with their original storyline—the Haradas and the Phantom Thief and Nanami's heretofore-unmentioned brother, for instance. Otherwise, I just kind of wrote what came to mind. I still have a lot more 'lore' about these characters in my mind, much more than I can ever write.

As for Meydia? No intro or anything for her…she'll be making her mark quite enough in the story to come, and just her name should have been enough teaser to present her properly. After so many chapters, perhaps it doesn't register, so do a quick re-read for some hints if you're stumped….

Anyway, that's pretty much it. I have one more tease, a Final Word to transition elsewhere. There will be no Author's Note for the Final Word…it's going to say all I need it to, all on its own….