Magical chaos
A few days after the Trial ended, Naruto stood on a balcony thinking of Negi's words. "What does he mean by that?" he asked, "And, what is that power I'm sensing from Dragon's Ridge?" Kyuchibi jumped onto his shoulder and said "I'm not sure but all I know is that it is familiar."
At Mahora, Kotaro was getting antsy. "He left me here! He was going to Wales and then come back but he went somewhere and left me here to rot of boredom," Kotaro said as his girlfriend Chizuru looked at him confused. "I bet he's back in the magical world! Oh Negi when I get my hands on you," he snarled. "So you want to go after the brat do you?" a young sultry voice asked. "Eva! Please tell me you have a way to get to the Magical World?" Kotaro asked. "But of course" Eva said smiling.
In the forgotten areas of Old Ostia, the black phantom wandered around in the mist. "All my life I lied and did horrendous things. I came here to escape that past and have a new future but now that life has followed me here and I cannot take it! It's haunting me like a nightmare when I sleep and when I'm awake. It's there in the back of my mind taunting me with its dark truths of what I did, the ones I loved, my friends and enemies. Everyone was a target for my darkness that threatened to consume me; except for two sources of light," he said to himself walking to an area where he could look up toward New Ostia in the sky. "One day I will walk up there uncovered," he said looking at his gloved hands, "One day you will my love. You will see light, happiness and joy but for now I will do that for you," a beautiful woman said clad in pink robes and cloak. "Of course my beloved Jewel. I feel that day is nearly here," the phantom said. "Then come we should prepare," Jewel said stroking her husband's hidden face.
In Eva's cottage Kotaro, Chizuru, and the twins; Fuka and Fumika stood in front of a giant round door. "This is my private door to the magical world." "Magical world?" Chizuru asked. "A world of fantasy my dear," Kotaro said charmingly. "Remember if you find Negi inform him of what's been going on," Eva said handing the dog hanyo a note. "This is for Negi and Negi only. Do not give it to Asuna or any of the others," Eva ordered. "Is it important?" Kotaro asked. "Yes the future of his family depends on what is in that note," Eva said "Understood, let's go guys" Kotaro said.
The door opened into a foreboding place similar to a swamp blanketed in mist. "Stay close I don't like the look of this place," Kotaro said causing the group to hold hands. "Where are we?" Fumika asked. "Old Ostia," a voice said. The group of four turned around to see a black cloaked figure. "Hello," Chizuru said unnerved. "What are a bunch of travellers doing down here instead of up in New Ostia?" the cloaked figure asked. "We walked through a portal," Fuka said. "And it placed us here," Fumika said. "You can stay with me until the next ship comes," the cloaked figure said forming hand signs dropping the illusion of the dark swamp revealing a beautiful forest full of plants and wildlife. "Cool," Fuka said.
Setsuna sat on a balcony stroking Kyuu's fur. "Oh, Kyuu isn't it wonderful that Naruto passed the trials?" she asked. "Only because we helped him," Kyuu said. "Grumpy," Setsuna laughed. "I am not! I was just stating the facts. If we had not given him mental support he could have died," Kyuu said "I know and then I would be like Nodoka," Setsuna said thinking of her grieving friend. "Tell me, do you feel a faint energy signature near Dragon's ridge?" Kyuu asked. "Yes, but why?" Setsuna asked.
"Dragon's Ridge" Naruto said landing the white dragon he was flying. He looked over the blackened area. "Fate's Dark Star Explosion really did a number on this place," Kyuchibi said looking at the ash gathering on his paws. "I know but I can't help that feeling there is something here that will help us defeat Fate," Naruto said scanning the ground. "Naruto that feeling is stronger in this direction," Kyuchibi said indicating westward. "That's where Negi died," Naruto said glancing at his bijuu partner. "Then we must investigate," Kyuchibi said.
Once Naruto and Kyuchibi reached the area they saw something unexpected. "Is that?" Naruto asked. "Yes it is but-it can't be," Kyuchibi said, Negi's staff in front of them in a circle of emerald green unburnt. "How? When a mage dies his staff turns to stone and shatters," Kyuchibi said perplexed. "Unless that means," Naruto started. "HE'S ALIVE," the two said together. "We must take the staff back to the castle," Naruto said sliding it into a belt on his back. "I agree, plus we must report our findings to the White Wing," Kyuchibi said.
"Okay, so where are we going?" Kotaro asked. "My house its hidden down here," said the cloaked figure. "Mr cloaked figure, sir," Fumika said. "Please call me Phantom." "Okay Phantom why are you here?" Fumika asked. "Fumika!" Chizuru scolded. "It's alright. I'm here because I did terrible things. Most of them I was ordered to do but some were by choice, so I came here to be redeemed and hope people forget what I've done," the black phantom said looking to the sky. "Okay then, weirdo," Kotaro said. "Kotaro!" Chizuru scolded. "I'm sorry," Kotaro said. "Apology accepted. Come in my wife makes a fabulous jasmine and orange flavoured green tea," the phantom said in a cheery mood.
In the house there was another occupant; one that was sleeping very deeply. Everytime this person awoke, he would throw a temper tantrum due to the pain of his injuries. When they entered this was one of those times. "AAAHH!" he screamed. "No it's too soon for you to wake up," Jewel said using a healing sleep spell on him. "Do not worry Negi, in a couple of days you'll be fine," Jewel said. "Thank you," Negi rasped. "Now sleep and let your body heal," Jewel said soft and sweetly
""You want to repeat that?" Chisame asked angrily making Kyuchibi growl at her. "Negi could be alive," Naruto said. "How could that be?" Asuna asked. "Wait, Nodoka's last vision of Negi's memories were happy ones," Yue said. "What could that mean?" Ayaka asked. "What is with the confused faces?" Nimueh asked with Nagi and Merlin behind her. "Negi's alive but we can't figure out how," Konoka said. "That is an easy one," Merlin winked. "Huh?" the group asked. "Magica Lumina; I thought you taught that to Negi," Nagi said. "Magica Lumina?" Asuna asked. "Like the Magica Erebea but instead of darkness it uses the light and if Negi thought happy thoughts that would of granted him a shield," Haruna said. "That means he is alive but where is he?" Asuna asked. "Negi," Nodoka said as Yue and Kazumi placed their hands on each side of her shoulders. "Its going to be okay Nodoka," Kazumi said. "She's right if Negi is alive than Fate will attack us soon," Asuna said.
"Gather the army," Fate ordered. "Are we marching on them then?" Tsukiyomi asked. "Yes, we are and soon we'll have the governor's private armies at our side as well," Fate said smiling. "But first, I think we should really wake her up and heal her illness," he said glancing at the unconscious half naked form of Nekane Springfield. "It was incredible that you kidnapped her without those goody-goodies finding out," Homura said playing with fire, as Bridget softly played her healer's song. "Ah poor Morgana-sensei. It's a pity she can't see us now," Tamaki said softly. "As long as I get Setsuna-senpai." "Okay, that is borderline obsessive," Koyomi said. "Look who's talking! You get your skirt flipped more than any us," Homura exclaimed. "Enough of your bickering! Now go gather the armies at the gates before the morning twilight," Fate said. "Tomorrow will be our V-Day won't it, Fate-Kun?" Tsukiyomi asked. "Yes, and it will be glorious" Fate beamed.
"Fate's going to strike; but when and where I do not know," Nagi said as he, Arika, Jiriaya, Kushina and Merlin gathered. "It will not be easy for the children," Arika said "Even if they were at full strength, Fate still has half of the senate's guards behind him," Nagi said. "Then some friends must be brought in to help them," Merlin said "If only Minato was here," Jiraiya said "Yes; he would be a big help to them but no one knows here he is" Kushina said sadly "I found Nagi after years of searching maybe you can find Minato, as well" Arika said.
At Camelot, Guinevere walked through the courtyard, when a knight ran up to her. "Lady Guinevere, we have an urgent message," The knight said in an Australian accent handing her the message. "Who is it from?" Guievere asked. "Someone by the name of Uchiha," the knight said, "He'll be here tomorrow before first twilight and needs our help to get to Ostia." "Very well, we shall help this Uchiha," Guinevere said. "Very well milady," the knight said rushing off. "I just hope Nimeuh and grandfather are all right," she whispered.
"This will be enough to take down the gates of Ostia?" Fate asked looking over his vast army. "Of course, and with those three mercenaries that arrived it will be done quickly," Tsukiyomi said. "So, when do we get paid?" one of them asked drinking a giant cup of water. "Suigetsu don't be rude!" "Relax Karin-chan, I'll have your back tomorrow." Suigetsu said brushing his thumb over Karin's jawbone. "I thought we were done fighting?" Jugo, the last mercenary said. "We will after this mission," Karin said. "I understand." Jugo said
That night at the gates of Camelot. "Halt who goes there?" a guard asked. "I am Sasuke Uchiha. I sent a letter to the lady of the land informing her of my arrival," Sasuke said. "Open the gates!" the guard said. "Thank you," Sasuke said entering the court. Guinevere stood in her night robes yawning. "I am sorry about my timing, I did not think I would arrive this fast," Sasuke said. "That is alright, you can sleep in the guest chambers until morning. Besides we're an hour ahead of Ostia," Guinevere said kindly.
At the phantom's house, Chizuru was having a relaxing bath when Kotaro walked in. "Oh sorry, I didn't realise you were in here," he said. "No, its okay come join me," Chizuru said sinking into the relaxing water. "Are you sure, I could come back later" Kotaro said looking away. "No, besides I wanted to talk to you without the twins hearing," Chizuru said as Kotaro got in. "What is it?" he asked. "I've got this feeling that something bad is or has happened," she said. "Like what?" Kotaro asked. "The death of a friend," she said tears in her eyes. "I'm sure you're just worried about Ayaka and Negi aren't you?" he asked lovingly. "I guess I am," she said, "Kiss me." "Sure," he said smiling, the pair lended into each other.
"At dawn the battle will begin and after that we're on our own again," Naruto said the night breeze blowing his cloak around. "And we'll be ready for it," Asuna said. "And hope the battle will end shortly," Setsuna said grimly.