Negi's Mother-Chapter 10

By NegimaFan

A/N: Sorry it's been so long, this semester has been killer, I barely have any time to myself anymore, but at long last here it is, the latest chapter, I hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I, in no way, own Mahou Sensei Negima

XOXOXO

Negi and the rest stared at the calm Asuna, who was looking at them with a look of confusion, "What is with all of you? You look as if I just revealed some big secret or something, I mean come on, most of class knew, or at least guessed that I was Negi's sister, why else would I act the way I did?"

The group still said nothing, until Ayaka finally spoke up, "Um, why would you have a problem with me dating you're…you're…brother." She said the last word with a great amount of difficulty.

Asuna groaned, "Well, aside from thinking you're obsessed with my brother, Negi already has a girlfriend."

At this everyone's eyes widened, "I do?"

"There's no point in denying it, Negi, I saw you and Konoka kissing in the hall that day, sorry but I couldn't help but spy on you. You two look really good together, and I couldn't believe how forward she was with you, especially when she slid her hand down your…"

"OKAY!!OKAY!!" screamed Ayaka, "We get it!"

Negi, who looked like he was about to collapse from shock, felt a tugging sensation on his sleeve, "Negi," Konoka whispered into his ear, "we need to talk." Negi said nothing, but gave a slight nod to show he heard her. "Asuna," Konoka spoke up, "Negi and I need to talk privately for a moment, we'll be right back."

Asuna raised an eyebrow at this statement, "Konoka, if I haven't made it clear, you don't need to make excuses to be with Negi, and I don't have a problem with you dating him."

"No, no, I really need to just talk with him."

"Well, by all means," Asuna then lied back down, "I think I need a little more rest before I get up, I feel like I've been in a battle or something."

Konoka then dragged Negi with one hand, and a dazed Setsuna with the other.

'Ojou-sama and Negi-sensei,' this thought seemed to dominate Setsuna's mind, 'those two, a couple?!' Setsuna felt a pang of jealousy, but the problem was, she was not sure who she was jealous of, Konoka or Negi. Konoka had always held a large place in Setsuna's heart, but over the past few months Negi had also found a place in there as well. Setsuna would be lying if she said she did not feel something strong for both of them. Now, it seems, they are together, and Setsuna seems to have lost her chance to be with either of them, 'I should have told Kono-chan, I should have told Negi-sensei.' These conflicting thoughts overran Setsuna's mind, making her very unaware of her surroundings until Konoka, at last, spoke up.

"Negi-kun, I think we should play along."

"Wh-What?" Negi turned to her, "Play along?"

"Well, Asuna seems to be a very delicate state of mind, and I would rather not confuse her with too many conflicting thoughts. So, let's play along and pretend that we're dating, at least until we figure out what's going on."

"B-But..."

"What's wrong Negi-kun?" Konoka asked as she tilted her head slightly in a rather cute manner, "You wouldn't want me as a girlfriend?"

"N-no, I mean, it's not that, it's just…wouldn't you feel at all awkward being in a pretend relationship?"

Konoka smiled, "Well, if it was just anyone, Negi-kun, I might have a problem with it, but you're my friend, and I trust you. Besides, this might be fun."

Setsuna said nothing, but a tiny bubble of hope formed when she discovered that Konoka and Negi were indeed not a couple. Her heart, however, was still conflicted as to where her feelings of love lied to, Konoka or Negi? 'I have to tell one of them,' Setsuna thought to herself, 'before they are both taken,' then another thought entered her head, what if this fake dating turned into real dating? What if, Negi and Konoka realize during this period of fake dating, that they are meant for each other, and decide to become real boyfriend/girlfriend? Setsuna shook these thoughts away, 'that won't happen, Negi is still young, he isn't ready to commit yet, isn't he?' She wanted to say he was too young to commit to anyone, but Negi had already done, and accomplished, a vast number of things that Setsuna, as well as others, thought he was too young for. For now, she could only hope that nothing would happen between them before she made her voice heard.

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Outside Mahora Academy

"So, which way to the nurse's office?" Alastor asked Takahata once they finally arrived at the school building.

Takahata pointed towards the left end of the building, "It's over their, fifteenth door on the left."

"Great, now let's get their before things get any wor-" but his body suddenly froze, as if an invisible force was preventing him from moving, "What the?! I can't move!! What's going on?!"

"Going somewhere?" Though Alastor could not turn his head to see who it was, he recognized the voice.

"Konoemon-sama, how are you?"

"Fine, fine. Alastor, what are you doing at Mahora academy?"

"Um…well…It's complicated."

"He's come to see Negi," Eva answered with a smirk.

Alastor fumed, "Please understand, Konoemon-sama, I…I need to speak with her…privately. It concerns matters that occurred some time before you knew her and…I would be violating an old promise to a friend if I told you."

"I see," replied the aged headmaster as he stroked his beard, "Alastor I am afraid I cannot allow you to see Asuna."

"What?! But sir, I…"

"In the past, I have been far too lenient with the members of the Crimson Wing, as well as others. I allowed Nagi to put Evangeline up as a student here with the promise of freeing her one day and now look…she's bitter and she tried to drink Negi's blood."

Evangeline's eyes widened, "How did you…?"

"You thought I didn't know? Oh, I knew, and I would have intervened had Negi not done so well against you. Also, Nagi wasn't the only one I was lenient on, I've allowed Alastor to stay with the World Tree and I never once questioned him on his reasons for staying there, nor have I ever placed any restrictions on his travelings during the festival. Even if I ignore all of 'accidents' that occurred with the females' clothing in the vicinity he was believed to be in, there's still his blatant disregard for mage protocol. Do you have any idea how many minds I had to erase on the first day alone because of his antics? Then there's you Takahata," he stroked his beard again, "I never once asked you about Asuna-chan's past, and now all of a sudden Alastor shows claiming that there is a problem and that it does not concern me."

"I-I never said…"

"You implied it, and as long as Asuna is a student here it does concern me. So, either you tell me exactly what the problem is, or you and Alastor can explain to the magical authorities the blatant attack on the other teachers."

"Now wait a minute," Alastor responded, "They attacked us."

"Really now?" Konoemon asked, "Well, feel free to tell me what happened…as you come with us."

"What? But Asuna…"

"Are you prepared to tell me your reasons?" Alastor said nothing, "Then you shall be coming with me, and the same goes for you four," Konoemon pointed to Takahata, Evangeline, Chachamaru, and Anya, who was hiding behind Chachamaru, "I want to know exactly what has been going on."

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"So, what did you two need to talk about?" Asuna asked as Konoka, Negi, and Setsuna were returning.

"Oh…um…"

"They were planning their next date," Setsuna interjected, "Now that…now that they know you know about them."

"Ooookay," Asuna turned to Negi, "be on your best behavior," Asuna waved her finger at Negi, "and be a proper gentleman. I don't want to see a repeat of what happened on your date with Honya-chan. That poor girl couldn't speak for three days." Negi and the others decided not to ask.

"So," asked Asuna, "what are you wearing for date?"

"Wha-?"

"You have to wear something nice; you are taking out my friend out, aren't you? I want you to look nice."

"But I…"

"No buts! Ayaka," Ayaka jumped, "your going to help find an outfit for Negi!"

Ayaka couldn't help but let her face show a large grin, "Of course, I'd be happy to help!"

"Yeah!" Konoka grinned widely, "We'll pick out the best outfit for Negi-kun!"

"Oh no," Asuna turned to Konoka, "You're not coming, I want this to be a surprise."

Konoka fake pouted, "But how will you know that I'll like it?"

Asuna's eye twitched, she knew Konoka was going to be stubborn about this, "Tell you what, how about Setsuna come along? She's bound to able to help us find something you would like to see on Negi."

Setsuna blushed profusely, "I…but…I have a duty! I can't just leave Ojou-sama alone!"

"Its fine, Set-chan, I need to see grandpa anyway," she turned and gave Negi a peck on the cheek, "See you tonight." She then turned and left.

Negi simply stood there in a daze. "Okay Romeo," Asuna said as she grabbed Negi by the collar, "time to buy you some new clothes."

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Setsuna was in a bind, from what she just saw, even though she knew it was just an act, it didn't at all feel like an act. She had to tell one of them, 'Negi-sensei,' she thought to herself, 'I have to tell him…about how I feel.'

XOXOXO

Sorry that it's been so long, I'll try to update faster. Also, I know I said that Asuna's true memories would be restored this chapter, but after the reviewers said that they wanted to see more of Asuna thinking she was Negi's brother I decided to have a little fun with it. Also, next chapter, which classmates would you like to see Asuna run into while shopping? Feel free to ask for any of the classmates, and I'll to fit them in. See you next time.