Chapter 8

Author: Hello everyon-

Hayate: You! What the hell was that oml!?

Author: Excuse me? Whut? Lol ()

Hayate: You, just appearing out of no where and updating this story! I thought you died ( ̶͈̀ロ̶͈́)੭ꠥ⁾⁾

Author: Eeeyyy, don't be like that Hayate. I was just busy with school.

Fate: Why only update now though?

Author: As a senior in high school now, I apparently have a lot of free time until graduation week.

Fate: Wha- S-Senior!? Graduation!? Σ('◉⌓◉')

Author: Yea, you heard me Fate-chan

Fate: *Sobs lightly* You can't... *whimper*

Author:Wtf, what's wrong with her?

Hayate: Oh my god *sobs uncontrollably with Fate* remember when she started this story...? She was just in middle school.. now look where she is!- *ranting*

Fate: I know! I know! *ranting*

Author: What the heck guys- Can someone else do the thing? These two are too busy crying about nothing. Crybabies.

Saeko: Don't be like that towards your father, young lady. *pats Fate's back gently* It's okay, Dear.

Nanoha:Heeey! Don't drag Fate-chan into your delusional fantasies!

Saya: *Rolls eyes* Otaku-ku-

Author: Just call me Andy now lol ƪ(˘⌣˘)ʃ

Saya: Ehh? What?

Author: Yea, you heard me bubble butt~

Fate: *Wailing in background* She changed her name! *cry cry whimper cry*

Saya: Uhh... o-okay. Andy owns nothing.

Author: Exactly! Enjoy! ( ω )

Morning

When Fate woke up the next morning, she felt somewhat relaxed. Yet at the same time she felt heavy.

She nuzzled her pillow on instinct and moaned into it, arms finding their way around her own body and pulling her closer.

"Mm... Lindy-san...?"Fate called out tiredly, opening one eye slightly. Her vision just slightly blurry.

And instead of seeing her mother's usual teal hair, the color yellow comes in view. "When... when did you color your hair...?"Fate shut her eyes again, laying her head back down. "Wait... what?"she opened both eyes this time and stared ahead.

"M-Marikawa-sensei!"Fate calls out in shock, pushing out of the woman's grasp and moving away from her quickly. "W-Why are you in here?"she asked in a panicked tone, pulling the blanket closer to her to shield her already covered body some more.

"Aaaaaughhh... you're being too loud Fate-chan."The older woman whined, waking up too at this point. "I woke up to go and use the restroom and found that You were whimpering in your sleep when I walked passed your room so I decided to come in here and keep you company. Apparently that worked~~"Shizuka clasped her hands together happily, satisfied she was able to help.

Fate's face turned red in embarrassment, even her ears as she hid with the blanket.

"There's no need to feel embarrassed, Fate-chan! If you ever need comfort again, you can just come to me. I'll replace your mother, 'Lindy-san's', warmth for now, until we return her to you of course."

"I-I- uhhh I'll keep that in mind.. s-sensei."

"Seriously, don't be shy! I wouldn't mind. "Shizuka giggled, pulling the younger girl closer for a tight hug. "If you're having a nightmare, just come to me and I'll hug you tightly until the nightmares go bye bye~" she began stroking Fate's hair gently. "You don't always have to be strong..."

"Fate-chan!~~ It's time for breakfast~"Hayate called out from the other side of the door before coming in, giving herself permission. "Nanoha-chan made pancakes- woah, am I interrupting something?"

"Good morning, Yagami-chan~"Shizuka greeted before letting Fate go and getting out of bed. "Don't worry, I was just hugging Fate-chan~" she stated before walking out of the room.

"..."The two girls watching her leave before looking to each other silently.

"Is that really what happene-"

"YES! Hayate, that is really what happened.."Fate deadpanned, her cheeks still red. She crawled out of bed slowly, checking her lower half to see if there was anything.. 'standing out'.

"You might want to take care of that before you come out, Fate-chan."Hayate laughed awkwardly, looking anywhere else except for the blonde's bottom region. "You sure nothing happened between you and Marikawa-sense-"

"It's just a morning erection, Hayate..!"Fate groaned, using a pillow to shield her obvious problem. "Stop misunderstanding things..."

"Okay okay, I'll stop. I hope Marikawa-sensei didn't notice that by the way... okay but seriously, get rid of it before someone else sees."

"Before someone else sees what?"A low voice questioned, causing the two girls to turn towards the door quickly.

"Mornin' Fate-san."It was Takashi, he gave a small yawn before waving towards the girls. "Yagami-san."

"O-Oh, hey Takashi-san..."Fate smiled awkwardly. "W- uhh.. W-What's up...?" She took a seat on the bed with the pillow on her lap. Hayate taking a seat beside her, the brown haired girl throwing the blanket over Fate's lap. Putting some of it on her lap too, to throw off any suspiciouns... if there were any to begin with.

"Takagi is wondering when you were going to wake up, so she sent me to go and check on you."Takashi shrugged slightly, shoving his hands into the pockets of his basketball shorts. "Apparently I didn't have to since Yagami-san beat me to it."

"Yup! Yup! T-That I did!"Hayate nodded, proceeding to laugh weirdly after that. Creeping both Fate and Takashi out. "You can leave now Komuro-kun."

"We'll be out in a few, I-I just have to change my clothes."Fate continues to smile at the boy.

"Uhhh... right..." Takashi smiled back with the same awkwardness. "I'll leave you to it then..." his head nodding slowly as he turned away from the two, shutting the door behind him. Giving Hayate and Fate privacy.

"That was too close.."Hayate frowned.

"I blame you..next time, close the door before you come in to accuse me of something perverse and lecture me on my morning erection..." Pause. "Which is very normal, must I remind you!"

"Yea yea, whatever. I'm going outside before they start getting the idea that you're making out with my hot ass. Wouldn't want rumors spreading around, since you have more options now.. instead of Nanoha-chan."

"You should know already that I'm dedicating myself to Nanoha-chan."

"Sure, we'll see how long you can keep those words when you get more alone time with Busujima-senpai."

"Why bring her up..?"

"The chemistry between you two seems intriguing and I ship it. Hurry up Fate-chan, before someone else comes in to check on us. You're the last one to wake up y'know? Besides Marikawa-sensei."

"Yea yea..."

Hayate walked out of the room and heads to the dinning room, all eyes going onto her when she walked in. Causing the brunette to gulp anxiously.

"Where's Fate-chan, Hayate-chan?"Nanoha asked, putting the last pancake down onto a plate. "I made her plate."

"She wanted to change her clothes and brush her teeth or something."Hayate stated as an excuse, taking a seat besides Vita. Doing her best to not make it obvious that she was technically lying.

"Oh?"Suzuka hummed, "You sure she's not doing anything else?"

'Damn Suzuka-chan and her sharp eye...' Hayate scoffed playfully in response. "Of course I'm sure, what else would she be doing, huh?"

"Hmm.. I guess you're right."

"Of course I'm right, ahahahahaha.."

"Good morning Harlaown-san."A few minutes later and Fate was out now. Saeko greeting her right as she enters the doorway.

"Good morning Fate-chan!~"Nanoha smiled brightly, taking a seat on Yunno's lap as the boy ate his breakfast.

"Ahh..."Fate was a bit silent at first but then waved her hand. "Good morning senpai, Nanoha-chan..." she took a seat at the table too, sitting beside Ginga and Hayate. "Breakfast looks good."

"You only say that because Takanaki made it."Vita pointed out with her fork. Her cheeks stuffed with pancakes.

"But they are good! And Vita, it's Takamachi!"

"How would you know that if you didn't eat them yet?" Hayate joined in on the teasing.

"Because I've eaten Nanoha's food before, it's the best."Fate retorted with a pout as she cuts her pancakes into smaller pieces.

"Aww. Thanks Fate-chan!"Nanoha giggled happily.

"R-Right..."

"So... what's the plan today..?"Kohta pushed his plate away from him, already done with eating. "Usually, I would suggest a supply run from my experience with videogames. But it seems Fate-San and Miyamoto-san already got everything."

"I say we plan to look for our families."Saya says. "Like, who's family would we search for first? We already know everyone's current family situations from the bus ride, well... we didn't hear about Harlaown or Miyamoto yet."

"Dad should be at the station with Mom and the other officers, helping civilians."Rei offered up as an answer, a thoughtful expression on her face. "I'm sure of it.. if not, they'd probably go back to the house.."

"Okay, what about Harlaown?"

"Lindy-san and Chrono-nii..."Fate furrowed her brows. "I think they're with Miyamoto's parents at the station, if not then... Lindy-san might've taken Chrono-nii and Amy-san back to the house too, probably to lock them inside and keep everything out... let's not worry about them though, I know those three can handle themselves. I'm willing to search for everyone else's parents first."

"How admirable."Ginga smiled. "That's what I like about you, Harlaown-san."

"Indeed."Saeko nods in agreement.

Fate blushed from their words, shying away cutely as she poked at her pancakes. "I-I guess..."

"I think we should go and look for Saya's parents first."Takashi spoke up. "I know for a fact they would be at your place, right?"

"Daddy might not be there at the moment but mom is surely home."Saya nods with a frown. Wondering what the boy was getting at. "Why bring up my parents first, huh Komuro? What're you thinking..."she asked in plain annoyance. Saya was a very impatient girl and she did not like to wait.

"We go to your house and drop some of them off."Takashi looked around. "We definitely have too many people here to bring around when we look for our families. There wouldn't be space in the HUMVEE. That and the large amount can hinder us if we're up against 'them'."

"Is her house big?" Yunno questioned, opening his mouth for Nanoha to feed him.

"You have your own hands, Ferret..."Fate grumbled silently to herself. Hayate sighing, pity on her face when she turned to look at the blonde beside her.

"Her family owns a large amount of property, their house is not just big, it's fucking HUGE."Takashi stated seriously. "So if we're going anywhere, I suggest we go there first for more space."

"Wow...okay. That's smart."Alisa nodded in awe. "We should go with that plan."

"We would need Takagi's input first though."Fate pointed out, she took her plate and got up. Going to the sink to clean her dish.

"She's right, what do you think, Takagi-san?"Shamal turned to the younger girl, causing everyone else to do so as Saeko stood up to help Fate. Bringing more of the plates to her and standing at her side.

"Let's do it."Saya nodded slightly. "I'm sure mom wouldn't mind.. if daddy was there though-... it's okay. Let's just do that."

There was a hint of hesitance in her sentence but it was pushed back when she makes up her mind quickly.

"Great, we'll proceed with the plan tomorrow morning. We can use today as a preparation day, pack the things we need?"Takashi explained, he got up from his seat and heads back upstairs. And with that, everyone else began to leave, going to the rooms they had originally rested in.

"He's going back to taking watch..."Fate mumbled, loud enough for Saeko to hear. "Maybe I should take his place so he can rest?.. I mean, he did take watch the whole night.."

"That's a brilliant idea, I can accompany you."Saeko offered. She turned to see Kohta heading up to follow the other boy and approached him quickly. "Hirano-kun, tell Komuro-kun that Harlaown-san and I will be taking your places for now. So you two can rest."

"Eh...? Are you sure Busujima-senpai?"

"I am very sure, please make sure Komuro-kun rests well. He seems like a very stubborn person."

"I-I understand, I'll tell him right now.." Kohta nodded and scurries up the staircases, heading to the room Takashi was in to inform him of what Saeko had declared.

"Hopefully Komuro-kun does as I ask."Saeko sighs, turning to Fate. " You both are alike, you do the most admirable things yet you put yourselves in danger in the process."

"N-No I don't.."

"Don't be silly."Saeko pinched Fate's cheek softly. "Yes, you do. Overworking your body is too much and can really put you to a disadvantage later on. Also, as much as I want to see you living on the edge- don't get me wrong, it's very hot, just know that it is also very dangerous." She smiled when she saw Fate's face turn 50 shades of red in a matter of seconds. "Cute, let's get going now, before Komuro-kun tries to claim his position as a guard dog." She took the blonde girl's hand and drags her up the staircases, heading to where Takashi and Kohta are. Watching the two boys interact when they reached it.

"I don't want to.."Takashi frowned.

"You need to sleep, Busujima-senpai suggested it and I agree with her 100%."Kohta sighed nervously. "Please Komuro-san... just rest for a bit."

"Takashi, just go."Fate called out, dropping the honorifics. "We'll take your place."she walked up to him and pats his shoulder. "I relieve you of your duty, so go take a nap."

"But-"

"No buts!"Fate frowned and started to push the boy towards the door, pushing Kohta along too. "Go take a nap, you too Kohta. If I see you're not napping when I go to check on you later, we're not leaving tomorrow."

"I-"Takashi started but was met with the door slamming before him.

"Happy napping!"

"Way to take charge, Harlaown-san."Saeko stared in awe, taking a seat in a chair on the balcony. "I would be lying if I said that wasn't hot." She smiles innocently.

"A-Ahaha.. thank you, Busujima-senpai."Fate nodded, sitting beside her.

"So what do we do up here?"

"We keep watch, of course."

"I get that but... there's not much to watch for..."The blonde stood up and glanced down the balcony to see the streets were empty. The threats were farther away from the home and didn't seem to be coming their way at all.

"Then I guess we'll have to keep each other entertained until something happens."Saeko chuckled, pulling Fate back into the chair beside her.

"Uhmm okay... how do we do that? What do you suggest we do?"

"Hmm... 20 questions? Truth or Dare?"

"I'm surprised you play these games, Busujima-senpai."

"As a senior, I've had my fair share of partying."

"What kind of partying, senpai?"Fate asked innocently, staring at the girl beside her.

"Hmm? Wouldn't you like to know."Saeko poked Fate's cheek. "Let's play 20 questions, hmm?"

"Sure."

"You can ask first, Harlaown-san."

"Is it okay for me to call you by your first name?"Fate started.

"Oh? That's your first question, huh."Saeko hummed in awe. "Of course it's okay. If you're okay with calling me like that."

"O-Of course, S-Saeko-senpai..."

"The stutter is cute but you seem to be struggling, not used to it? Do you want to go back to my last name?"

"Is that your first question?"

"Sly."The older girl giggled. "Fine fine, smart girl. Why are you so well built?"

"Excuse me?"

"It's no secret that you have muscles, Harlaown-san."Saeko pointed out, placing a hand on the blonde's bicep to squeeze just a bit. "We all witnessed it yesterday. So... why do you have them?"

"Ahhh. I've been training with Lindy-san and Chrono-nii. They've been preparing me to join the force or something?"

"Seems like a good reason. Your turn."

"What is your sexuality?"

"Oh? How straightforward of you, Harlaown-san. Getting right to it, huh?"

"I-I've been curious ever since the bus ride.. I can't help it..."

"Well, if you must know, I am bi-curious." Saeko smiled slightly, leaning back into her seat and crossing her legs. Bringing them up slightly to place them on Fate's lap, getting comfortable at this point.

"What? Why bi-curious?"

"Uh-uh, one question per-round, sweet heart."The older girl winked. "That's how the game works."

"R-Right... my bad. Your turn, Saeko-senpai."

"So, why girls?"

"Why not girls?"Fate started, staring into nothing as she pulls Saeko's legs closer so the other girl's legs doesn't fall off."Girls are just so... so attractive and seem so fragile, I just want to protect every girl I meet, y'know? Because of how fragile they seem." She sighed heavily. "I've never seen a guy like how I've seen girls before. So it's hard for me to even think of a guy that way."

"You're so charming, did you know that?"Saeko sighs too, staring at the younger girl.

"Eh?"

"It's just that-"

"Heeeeeyyyyy!"A voice called out from behind them, the door opening. Revealing Hayate and Saya. "We're bored, so we came in here to keep you two company~"

"Hey Hayate, Takagi-san."Fate turned to face them.

"What's up you two?"Hayate questioned, leaning against the door of the balcony. "What're you doing?"

"We were playing 20 questions."

"Is that really relevant? You're suppose to be keeping watch."Saya deadpanned, walking towards the railing to glance down, the wind pushing her hair back slightly.

"She's not wrong, stop flirting."Hayate nodded in agreement, motioning to Saeko and Fate's current position.

"We were not flirting."Fate frowned. "It's just a game."

"That's what they all say, next thing you know, they're hiding in the closet with each other's tongues down their throats."

"Stop that."

"Awww, your ears are turning red~"Hayate teased. "Fate-chan still is the cutie she was from middle school."

"Stop bringing up middle school, I'm trying to erase that from my memories."

"Why? What the hell happened in middle school?"Saya turned towards them, raising a brow.

"Let's just say people weren't fond of my visuals."Fate sighs. "So right after we got out from it, I finally hit puberty during summer and decided to work on fixing things."

"Who would've thought she'd turn out like this."Hayate shook her head, proud of the blonde girl. "Ugggghh! My son! So good looking!"

"Stop calling me that...!"Fate whined.

"Stop looking so good."

"I don't even look good..."

"Are you kidding me?"Saya spoke up, furrowing her brows at the blonde. "Do you even know how good looking you are? I'm not even kidding, you're pretty-"

"Handsome."Hayate added in for her.

"Whatever, the point is, you're really attractive so just accept that before I bite you."

"Getting a little feisty there, Takagi-san."Saeko chuckled softly. "Although, she is not wrong. You're very attractive, especially your eyes. They always lure me in somehow."She pats Fate's thigh gently, staring into her eyes. The blonde girl glued to watching her lips. "Burgundy right?"

"Y-Yea..."

"I like them.."The older whispered, dangerously close to Fate's ear. Causing a chill to run up her back.

"Senpai, you're flirting with Fate-chan again."Hayate pointed out. "Be careful, she might pass out from the heat of embarrassment."

"Well now, wouldn't that be entertaining to see~"

"S-Stop that...Takagi-san, do you see anything out of the ordinary?"Fate questioned Saya, asking her since she was closer to the railing. Although, even if she had already asked, Fate stood up from her seat and got to Saya's side. Their shoulders barely touching as Fate glanced down and looked around. "It's still really empty.. that's so weird..?"

"It's out of the ordinary, yes, but let's just enjoy the peace we're having so far."Saya leaned on the railing, resting her chin on her hand. She had turned to Fate when the blonde girl approached and had been staring at her lips before looking up to her eyes.

"Did you two finish packing already, by the way? The things we may need and stuff?"

"Technically, we weren't needed, everyone else took a place and started packing. Leaving me and Yagami-san to do nothing so we decided to come in here."

"What is Nanoha doing..?"Fate asked, looking to Hayate for the answer.

"She's with-"

"Fate-chan~~~~" Fate grunted when she felt a body rush into her, arms wrapping around her waist.

"Marikawa-sensei."Fate stared down at the woman in confusion.

"I packed whatever medical supply I could find in this house, hopefully my friend wouldn't mind.."Shizuka mumbled that last part before staring up at the other. "Do I get a kiss on the lips for doing a good job?" She asked with a gleam in her eyes. "Yagami-chan said you would."

"W-What? "

"She is not kissing anyone..!"Saya hissed loudly.

"Oh my.."Saeko hummed in amusement, watching from the background with Hayate as her seat mate now.

"H-Hayate..!"

"What? I couldn't help it~"Hayate snickered. "You need the push anyways."

"'Push'?"Saeko stared at her curiously, the sound of Saya struggling to pry Shizuka off of Fate.

"It's no secret that Fate-chan is into.. you know who."Hayate whispered, gaining a nod from the older. "I'm just trying to help her get over it since 'she's' with someone else right now."

"How thoughtful of you."

"I know, I'm the best."Hayate nodded in agreement. "Okay, cut it out you three. We still have to keep watch. And you might attract those things with the amount of noise you butts are making..!"

"But, my kiss..."Shizuka whimpered, flinching when she felt soft lips on her own. It wasn't long lasting though, it was just a quick peck. But it was enough for the older woman to squeal in awe and excitement. "Fate-chan~~"

"D-Don't just give her what she wants!"Saya groaned, slapping at Fate's arm. "Y-You idiot..!"She huffed before walking out, leaving the four.

"Will you be joining in on the drama too, Busujima-senpai?"Hayate turned to the said girl, gaining a small smile.

"I'm hurt that you choose to kiss her rather than your partner, Harlaown-san."Saeko looked to the younger girl. "I've been sitting here with you this entire time and you chose her, sobsob."she gave a small whimper for effects, watching as the blonde crumbles before her.

Fate slipped out of Shizuka's grasp and got on her knees before Saeko with furrowed brows and a red face.

"I-I'm sorry, Saeko-s-senpai! I didn't mean to hurt y-you.." Fate leans in and pecks the area close to her lips. "I-I kissed senpai too, see..!? S-So are you not h-hurt anymore?"she asked, the innocence in her eyes making the purple haired girl melt with satisfaction.

"You're so cute."Saeko sighed, punching Fate's cheeks again. "Such a cute underclassman I have~~ So cute~" she compliments before showering Fate with pecks on the cheek. "God, you're capable of being both hot and cute."

"She's so blessed, am I right?"Hayate nodded, crossing her arms proudly.

"Fate-chan is the cutest~ I just wanna eat her up sometimes~"Shizuka giggled, walking into the room to lay on the bed there.

"Is that a threat? Or a promise?"Hayate turned back, thinking pervertedly now.

"H-Hayateeee..!"

"Are you guys even keeping watch anymore? There's a lot of noise happening and it's worrying me."Takashi asked from the doorway with a weary expression.

"Oh my god, we're watching okay? Just go back to sleep." Hayate rolled her eyes. "You worry too much."

"That's because you're giving me a lot to worry about."

"C'mon mom, just go back and rest up. We'll wake you up later."

"If you say so."Takashi shrugged and headed back to the room he was laying in, leaving the four alone again.

"Okay, no but seriously, let's go back to keeping watch oml." Hayate sighed in relief once she realized they were off the hook.

"Yes ma'am." "Hai hai~~~" "Of course."Fate, Shizuka , and Saeko replied at the same time. The silence over taking their area as they kept their eyes open, watching out for anything out of the ordinary.

Author: Okay, that's about it for now 7

Hayate: A kiss already? Fate's moving fast.

Author: A peck to the lips isn't that much, just wait till they're making out full on later. *wink wink*

Hayate: Ohooooo, you're the best.

Author: I know I am lol.