A Wolf in Mahora
Chapter 7: Days before Kyoto
I don not own Negima or Naruto
Naruto: Kazumi, Mana, Kaede, Chizuru, Chisame, Chachamaru, Chao, Zazie, Yuuna, Asuna, Theodora, Akira, Haruna, Takane and Evangeline
Negi: Nodoka, Ayaka, Makie, Yue, Ako, Konoka, Ku Fei, Setsuna and, Luna, Fuka, Fumika
So far in the polls
Yes: 25
No: 7
Poll is now closed and obviously Chao is going into the harem I have already planned her pactio but we wont be doing that until much, much later.
New Poll is up now to decide which of the cheerleaders people want with Naruto.
Also yes Naruto is the new Juubi no Okami in case there were any questions
I'm really found a good groove for this fanfic at the moment and I'm happy for this. Also Naruto abridged is hilarious praise to the log hahaha.
Also the issue of Naruto revealing his history will be seen in this chapter, hope you enjoy.
XChapter StartX
"Everyone! Next week Class 3-A", Negi spoke to his students happily, Naruto as usually sitting in his seat with a book... with a large smile on his face seeing Negi act his age a little "Will be going on a field trip to Kyoto and Nara."
"Nara?" said Naruto shocked since he'd never forget his lazy friend from way back when "Guess you left an impression Shika…" he muttered to himself.
"There are a lot of people at our school, so the destination is always chosen from a whole list of locations like Hawaii", Ayaka explained as she stood up among the chatter of the now excited class", Since their are so many international students in our class, and Negi-sensei and Naruto-sensei are in Japan for the first time, the Consensus was for a cultural trip to Kyoto and Nara".
"T-thank you Iincho-san" Negi spoke happily as he grasped her hands", Kyoto sounds great!" he continued with a smile "I-I didn't think you'd be that happy Negi-sensei", Ayaka said with a happy blush.
Naruto chuckled at Ayaka's behaviour but wondered to himself how the Kyoto place was since he had not really travelled outside of Mahora yet 'Could be fun…I should get some money out for the trip' he thought to himself in case the unexpected happened which it would with his luck.
"Negi-sensei", Shizuna spoke as she entered "The principal would like to see you" she told Negi with her usual happy tone. "Alright", Negi replied, moving to leave "Watch the class Naruto."
"Sure no problem" he said taking Negi's seat at the desk and checked himself for his pactio card, Zazie had been slightly annoyed with him for his actions with Evangeline but he managed to calm her down after she tested her artefact on him.
After class Naruto was walking with Asuna and Konoka as they'd asked if they'd like to go shopping with them. What he didn't realize was that he'd be paying…he didn't really mind though.
"There he is!", Konoka spoke, pointing forward, were Negi was looking at a card in his hand, Chamo on his shoulder "Negi-kun!". Negi turned to look, gaining a blush as he looked to Asuna, "Why are you all red?", Asuna asked curiously as they walked up.
"N-nothing!", Negi lied with a blush still on his face. "Negi-kun, we're going to go shopping for the trip", Konoka told him with a smile, "Want to come with us?" she asked then noticing what he had in his hand.
"Ah! Negi-kun, what is that?", Konoka asked as they began walking, pointing to the card that had a picture of Asuna with a sword on it "Is it a Tarot card? It even has Asuna on it!", She mused, grabbing the card to look it over better.
"Wha! What's with this?", Asuna asked, grabbing the card from Konoka with an angry frown.
"Um... it's proof of the...", Negi replied, Asuna understanding what he meant with a look of realization coming to her face. "I see!", Konoka gushed playfully," To make something like that for Asuna, Negi must be…".
"I-I am not!", Negi whined. "Alright, alright, let's just go" Asuna sighed with a frown.
Naruto watched quietly from the side, recalling what Negi had told him of Konoka's situation. Her parents apparently wanted her to know nothing of the Magical World. However, Naruto could sense the mass amounts of magical power she held, it would be foolish to not let her know the world she was apart of... plus there were those who would use her for their own purposes. It only made him remember of what he used to be to the world…a weapon.
"It really suits you", Konoka mused as she held a sweater up to Negi, snapping Naruto from his thoughts as she turned to give him a smile", Right Naruto-kun?".
"Yep", Naruto agreed with a nod "I think it's time we see Negi in clothes outside of his suit" he commented making him whine "But I like it…"
Naruto shook his head but then spotted Chamo who had a calculative grin on his face and decided to act before he tried anything by grabbing the ermine "Don't even think about it Chamo she doesn't need the trouble."
"But with Konoka-san Aniki will be prepared for whatever happens in Kyoto plus with her magic power it's a good choice" he protested wanting to earn his money for the contract. "I agree that she is a good choice but with no training her being out there puts her at risk, Asuna-chan is a tough girl but Konoka-chan is more of a carer than fighter unless she got say a healing artefact it would be fine but there no way of know what you get as an artefact."
"Hey Naruto can I get your opinion on something?" asked Asuna and Naruto turned away from Chamo giving a chance to sneak into Negi's changing room and discuss the plan 'Naruto may be right by Aniki needs good partners.'
"Yes Asuna-chan…" he said as she held up two shirts one white, one orange "Which do you think I should get…you seem to have good taste" she said "Thanks and I'll say the white one as it would show off your beautiful hair colour more Asuna-chan" he told her as she nodded with a hint of red in her cheeks.
Both then heard a small voice say "Pactio" and both ran to Negi's changing room to see Konoka kissing Negi on the cheek and a card appearing "J…Just wait a minute here what are you two doi…"
"Wah it's like magic…Iya~an it's a card of me Yaa~aan" said Konoka happily but then saw that her hard was crudely drawn "AA~aan why is the drawing so bad?" she said "This is totally different to Asuna's card."
Negi took the card from her "I…It looks like it has to be a proper kiss after all…" he said as the card faded away "Ah, it disappeared…" Konoka ha anime tears before reaching for Negi "Ok, let's try one more time Negi-kun" only to be stopped by Naruto and Asuna "Hey calm down Konoka" said Asuna.
"Tch only on the cheek another failure…just one of those pactio cards means 50,000 ermine dollars intermediation payment from the ermine organization" muttered as he felt a pressure on his tail, he turned to see Asuna and Naruto cracking their knuckles.
"Do you want him first or me Asuna-chan?" as asked as Chamo started to sweat in panic "I'll go first…you can have what's left" she said as she began pummelling the animal while Konoka whined about not having a card.
She turned to Negi as they walked to the dorms "Hey Negi-kun when we end up all alone by ourselves again I will give you a proper kiss ok?" she said smiling making Negi blush and Naruto chuckle thinking that she was a determined girl like many were in the school.
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The next day in the city, the three girls of 3-A, who were known as the Cheerleaders were enjoying the weekend, each wanting to shop for the school trip they would be going on that Monday. All three were quite focused on their goal.
"Okay! Let's hurry up and get to Karaoke!", Sakarako spoke out with a smile", I've been waiting since Nine in the morning!".
"Alright!", Misa agreed with a smile of her own "I'm gonna sing my heart out!".
"Hey Hey! That's NOT what we're here for!" Madoka spoke up with a frown", We're here to buy clothes for the school trip! Which I should remind you is in two days", She finished... before noticing her friends ordering Crepe's nearby "D-dammit! Listen to what I'm saying!"
After ordering their snacks the group moved on, shopping for clothes and the such "Hey!", Sakurako giggled, showing off a pair of earrings she had just purchased "Do these make me look like a Nara local?"
"Not one bit", Misa replied with a teasing smirk. "You guys are like little kids", Madoka sighed, leading the group through the city.
"This is so much fun!", Sakurako sighed happily, not noticing Misa suddenly stop "They don't usually let us off school grounds".
"Something wrong Kakizaki?", Misa asked curiously, seeing Madoka stop.
Madoka simply pointed forward, the other two girls looking over in that direction... to find Naruto, Negi and Konoka. Konoka was wearing a white sweater over a black dress, boots and a hat that matched her sweater. Negi was in a blue and white sweater and brown slacks. Naruto had on a black hooded jacket, jeans and white orange shirt his white hair still flowing freely, they all wondered how he got it like that and they knew it was a natural colour.
"Hey isn't that Negi-kun, Naruto-kun and Konoka-san?" Misa said "You're right…what are they doing here?" replied Sakurako. "Hey, Negi-kun, Naruto-kun how about this one?" Konoka asked holding up a long sleeved shirt.
"That looks cute Konoka-san!" Negi said. "It really suites you" "Yeah I think it's a good choice" added Naruto.
"What is going on here!' the cheerleaders thought. They huddled up together and started asking speculating a few things. "Is that a date?" Sakurako asked the other two."I know Negi-kun is too young to be dating Konoka right now, he's just ten," Modoka said. "But Negi-kun isn't your average ten year old. I think Naruto sees them both as siblings if anything"
"So then Konoka-san probably asked him out on a date an since Naruto-kun is treated like an older brother by Negi-kun, he and Konoka-san would eloping with Naruto as witness" said Misa making the three fantasise
"Oh Konoka-chan!", Negi spoke, wearing only his pants, his fit chest bare for all to see", It makes me so happy to see you, you make me so happy!" he said with a love filled expression. "Oh Negi-kun!", Konoka replied, hugging onto him tightly", Anything for you!".
"Please Konoka-chan", Negi said, lightly cupping her chin to look at himself, blushing softly", Is there anyway I may repay you?" he asked. "Yes", Konoka replied with a smile, lightly moving her hands onto his chest, slowly drifting lower... and lower.
"Oh my god! We have call the authorities!" Misa said taking out her phone. "You mean the staff room!" Sakurako shouted. "You idiot that would get both of them fired for already planning this!" Modoka pointed out.
A phone began ringing at the dorms "Yes, hm…what…Kakizaki? What the heck is it I finally got a day off and now…" said Asuna said to her phone.
"Stop sleeping until noon! We've got trouble look at this!" she sent the picture of the trio (Negi smiling with the two older teens, while Naruto had his arm around Konoka and Negi's shoulders). "Something is wrong here! Tell me those two aren't going to elope and claim Negi as their kid!"
It took a moment before a reply, "I'm going back to sleep, there is no way that what you said will happen."
"Hey Asuna don't go back to sleep!" Misa shouted. Hey girls their on the move again," Modoka informed them. She saw both Negi and Naruto turn around and hid in the corner.
"Negi-kun, Naruto-kun is there something wrong?" Konoka asked both of her companions. "Nothing," they both said at the same time but Naruto smirking slightly.
"Konoka-san I'm sorry, but it's finally your day off and I know you'd rather spend it getting ready for the trip on the day after tomorrow right? You too Naruto-nii" Negi apologized twiddling his fingers.
"No I'm happy…to think you would be worried about me" said Konoka with a nice smile as Naruto ruffled his hair "Its fine Negi I wanted to come along today anyway."
"Wow they look like a nice family together…I'm so envious" squealed Sakurako "It's going to happen for sure." Said Misa "Kyaa, I'm so nervous" Madoka added equally excited.
"Yes…what…you again Kakizaki? What do you want" said Asuna as she answered her phone for the second time. "It's amazing and incredible Asuna. It feels like those three will run off now leave school and start a family" said the voice of Misa.
"Huh? They said they were going shopping today" she told Misa who protested "No it's a date we know it a secret date between them all" at was at this point that Ayaka walked by "Ara~ what's the matter Asuna-san?"
"Eh…absolutely nothing Iincho-san really" she said quickly as Misa spoke "Anyway we're going to keep following them. I'll send another photo so just hold on over there." Asuna tried to stop "Ah wait you don't have to do this Kakizaki."
Asuna's phone then showed Konoka and Negi sharing a drink as was writing in a small notebook, a picture Ayaka spotted. "What the heck is this? Even if it's just a joke there are limits" she shouted in outrage "I don't know, I'm telling you I don't know" said Asuna.
"Alright I'm getting pumped up. It's time for us to make a move" said Misa adjusting her hat "But hey…if you think about it it's only natural" said Madoka "There was that scandal during spring break where they caught Negi and Konoka together in the classroom. They say that Konoka had a marriage interview that day."
"Eh, then the other interviewee was Negi-kun" said Misa "T…That means Negi-kun could be the future principal…if everything goes right…"
"At least Naruto-kun is single then, al lot of the others in the class want to go with him. I means he so…" said Sakurako dreamily "Yeah…but anyway I think that we as the Mahora cheerleading team will support Negi-kun and Konoka-sans relationship…and we will stake out name as cheerleaders on it" replied Misa before her phone rung.
"HOLD ON JUST A MINUTE HERE" said the voice of Ayaka over the phone "this is a direct order from the class president of 3-A. there is an absolute prohibition on immoral student-teacher relationships. You will stop them right now" Asuna behind her seeing the irony of her words.
"Kakizaki-san, Kugimiya-san, Sakurako-san…you will be responsible for making sure that those two do not become any closer than necessary" Ayaka ordered "But what about Naruto-kun?" asked Misa.
"Naruto-nii can be left alone it's Negi-sensei and Konoka that are to be kept apart" she said "C'mon it's our job to support people" protested Madoka as she got a message on her phone. She checked it to reveal a scary looking picture of Ayaka "DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?" she said in a demonic tone to push her point forward.
"Sheesh…It looks like we've got no choice," Misa muttered. "Okay then, in order to conceal our identities…"
The three quickly changed their clothes. Misa and Sakuro wore blue and white sailor uniforms, tanned their skin quickly and put their hair in pigtails. Madoka however wore a navy male uniform with a hat to cover her hair making her look like a boy. "Do you think one of us should follow Naruto-kun just in case?" Misa asked.
"I'll do it" said Sakurako answered raising her hand since she had a bit of a crush on the white haired teacher like many.
"Let's go Asuna-san!" Ayaka declared and grabbed her arm as she ran off "H-Hey! Iincho!" Asuna cried out.
"Hey Negi-kun, Naruto-kun, what about this one?" Konoka asked "Heh…matching clothes? Will you wear it too Konoka-san? It's a little embarrassing" Negi replied "It might work for the two of you" added Naruto.
"M-Matching clothes…?" Madoka stuttered. "Sakurako, attack!" Misa ordered.
"Okay!" Sakurako agreed and grabbed Madoka rather forcefully; rushing forward, the two bumped Naruto, Negi and Konoka away. "Ah! This is so nice! Buy it for me, Kugio-kun!"
"Hahaha…I got it! Hey, Mr. Shop Assistant! I'll take one of these!" Madoka yelled out manly. "Thank you so much Kugio-kun! Why don't we wear them together?" Shiina said as she leaned on Madoka's shoulder.
"You're over doing it," Madoka whispered urgently. "Aww…They bought them first…" Konoka said disappointedly. "H…How about this one then?" said Negi pointing to another store.
"Ah…This is perfect!" Konoka said perking right back up "Isn't it Konoka-san?" Negi asked. "I've already got my own" Naruto noted as he ducked as Misa charged and kicked Negi and Konoka away "Ah…this id it, I'll take this one please" she said as Naruto walked over to the other two.
"O-Okay, that'll be three thousand yen," the store manager said nervously. "T-This is a dumbbell! I don't want this!" Misa groaned. "And, I spent my clothes money on this too!"
"Just charge it to Iincho's account," Madoka said. "Though I gotta say I'm surprised how health orientated those three are. Okay maybe not Naruto-kun…wait where's he going?" said Madoka as she saw Naruto walking away from Negi and Konoka.
"Don't worry I'll keep track of him…make sure to keep interrupting those two said Sakurako as she walked in Naruto's direction. She followed him as he answered a music shop and he began looking over various instruments.
Naruto knew that Sakurako had followed him…being a master of deception he could tell it was her through the disguise. "Hello there can I help you?" said the shop manager Naruto turned to see a fairly old man "Yes I was wondering if you have any good quality violins here?" he asked.
'Naruto-kun can play the violin…how cool' thought Sakurako as she stood by the drum sets "Yes we do young sir, come over here" he answered gesturing Naruto to follow him to the violin racks "What is your budget sir?"
"Money isn't an issue after seeing how well the book did" he replied making Sakurako think 'Money not an issue could Naruto-kun be the real hidden prince in the school…and what book?' she asked.
"You look a bit young to have written a book sir" commented the shop manager making Naruto chuckle and pull out an orange book from his jacket making the man gasp "It's my godfather's work…I just got it republished since I know that's what he'd want although I may have tweaked a few scenes."
The man they turned back to the shelves and picked out his best violin "Sir this is my best work in the shop for violins…sign my copy and you can have it half price" he said seeing how this could be his only chance to get a signed copy of Icha, Icha.
'What's so good about that book…wait that's the one I've seen Haruna-san with a couple time and she only reads…Naruto-kun is ecchi' she reasoned. "Deal and thank you just tell anyone what I look like I'd be mobbed for hours" he said signing the book and leaving the money before collecting his new instrument in its carrying case.
The manager hugged the book as if it was a precious child 'Is that book really good…maybe I can get Haruna-san to let me see' thought Sakurako as she watched Naruto about to walk out before turning to look at her. "Good try on the disguise Sakurako-chan…, care to tell me why you're following me?" he said as the girl blushed for getting caught.
"Um…well…you see…we were told to keep an eye on Negi-kun and Konoka-san but you walked off so I thought I should check on you" she answered seeing no point in lying. "That was nice of you, but who put you up to this?" he asked "Iincho-san did."
He shook his head in amusement at how Ayaka got when it came to Negi "okay thank you for telling me Sakurako-chan. Now I'm going to rejoin Negi and Konoka-chan and I think you should join your friends too" he told her as she nodded before turning back to him "Can you play that Naruto-kun?" he nodded "I'll play for the class on the trip" he told her as she squealed and ran back to Misa and Madoka.
By the time he caught up with Negi and Konoka he noticed they only had one bag between them meaning that the other two had been preventing them most likely. "Ah today was fun. I got to see Tokyo too" said Negi.
"Yeah it was nice and we got what we needed eventually" said Naruto as Konoka took note of Negi's state. "Hehe…are you alright Negi-kun? You're swaying all over the place, sit down and rest a bit" said Konoka as Negi nodded and they all sat on the stairs. However it was eveident that Negi was drifting off.
Negi's head ended up in Konoka's lap where he slept peacefully, "Aww, he ot tire from walking and fell asleep…" giggled Sakurako "He's a kid after all" replied Madoka.
"H-Hold on take a look at that" Misa said quickly and the other two turned quickly to see Negi laid his head on Konoka's lap.
"Aah! She's letting him sleep on her lap!" Shiina yipped in shock."Kuu…I'm so envious," Misa mumbled. "Wonder if Naruto-kun would let me do that?" she then mumbled. "You can do that with your own boyfriend anytime," Shiina retorted. "Save some boys for me."
"Shh…quiet!" Madoka hushed before Misa could retort. "Hah…Negi-kun looks so innocent sleeping right, Naruto-kun?" Konoka said. Yeah Konoka-chan, he does," Naruto said shifting his position so she rested her head on his shoulder. "I think you pushed him a little too far today."
"Well I hope this works." She made on odd gesture and said "Fatigue, go away." Naruto watched intently as he saw some magic in her finger. "Ah I remember now the card! It will appear if kiss." She turned to Naruto as if asking for permission.
"You can do as you wish Konoka-san" he said seeing as if she tried any cute looks he'd give in immediately. EH! What? A kiss?" Shiina shrieked in surprise. "Is she going to do it?" Madoka yelped.
"Card?" Misa questioned puzzled. Slowly, ever so slowly she lowered her face to meet Negi's. "KONOKA!" Misa shouted as her mouth got close before she stopped. "I guess I shouldn't, I mean he is just a kid," Konoka said giggling.
Suddenly she and naruto heard a thud from the bushes near there and saw the cheerleading trio lying face first in the ground. "Ara?" said Konoka as Naruto chuckled
"HEEEEEEY!" A voice called from the side and she saw two figures running towards her. "HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!" shouted Ayaka. "Huh? Iincho and Asuna…?" Konoka questioned. "Why are all of you here?"
Ayaka couldn't answer right away; she was too shocked to see Negi using Konoka as a lap pillow. She was so damn jealous! "K-K-Konoka-san is letting Negi-sensei sleep on her lap!" Ayaka declared with a bright blush before muttering. "I want to try it too…" making Naruto chuckle again thinking it sounded cute.
"K-Konoka, are you really going to…?" Asuna asked quietly. "Ah…Did you figure it out?" Konoka asked disappointedly. "H-Huh? Asuna-san?" Negi asked. "Why are you all here?"
"I think we've been figured out Negi" said Naruto laughing with Konoka. "EEEH? What are we going to do?" Negi asked panicky. "
"F-Figured it out? Then…" Ayaka stuttered in shock. "Then you three are really going to—" Asuna said wide eyed. "We had no choice," Konoka interrupted.
"Th-That's right. It's one day early, but…" Negi said and started rummaging through a bag before pulling out a small wrapped box. "Here Asuna-san, for the twenty-first of April…Happy birthday!"
Asuna and the others could only stare at the little box in shock. "I've been looking for a present with Konoka-san and Naruto-nii since this morning," Negi informed her.
"It's an organ that plays your favourite tune, Asuna," Konoka said in a chipper mood. "We were planning to give it to you tomorrow, but since you figured it out…"
"Ah! That's right! We've got presents for you to!" The cheerleading trio yelled together as they unloaded all of the stuff that they had bought because of Naruto, Negi and Konoka onto her.
Naruto then pulled out his present from seemingly nowhere "This is a two part present Asuna-chan. One is a seal to keep certain ermines away from certain clothing" he said making Chamo shiver "The other is this…a CD with your favourite songs, Happy Birthday Asuna-chan."
Asuna took each present in surprise, slowly gaining a soft smile and a few happy tears", Th-thanks you guys", She said happily", It's all so sudden... I'm so happy".
As the group enjoyed the moment, the three cheerleaders began sneaking away... only for Ayaka to grab them, "Where are YOU guys going!", She demanded.
The three girls tried to get free, "We're sorry!", They cried out, Naruto laughing at the sight before ayak turned and noticed his violin case "Naruto-nii what's with the case?"
'Naruto-nii?' the girl thought "A violin Ayaka-chan would you all like to hear I'm pretty decent" he sai getting nods from the all, he took out the instrument and placed it by his neck as he sat down by the stairs the girls sitting too.
He played Soul mates (Grandpa's violin- Yuki Kajiura do not own) and the girls were amazed at his skill, each simply listened intently to each note feeling more relaxed each second. Asuna was looking at Naruto wondering how much there was to him…every time she learned one thing another would simply pop up. It only made her want to know him more which shocked her oddly as she found her curiosity for Naruto was somewhat equal to her love for Takahata.
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'Knock, Knock' was the sound of Naruto made at Evangeline's cottage door that was opened by Chachamaru quickly "Naruto…what brings you here shouldn't you be at the station?" she asked. "I came to speak tlo you and Eva-chan for a few minutes before I geo to the station Cha-chan" he told her as she nodded and let him in.
Once inside Chachamaru went upstairs to wake her master who came down a couple minutes later in her uniform "What do you want idiot shouldn't you be with the boy and the rest of the class?" she asked as he nodded "Yes but I came to ask if either of you wanted anything from Kyoto while we're there. I know you two can't go so I thought I'd do something nice for you two."
"And what d o you get out of this?" she asked checking his motives "Absolutely nothing Eva-chan…I just wish you didn't have to miss this trip so why not have something from the place until you can get out" she blinked before huffing "It's not like I wanted to go on the trip anyway."
"But master you said that if you went on the trip you could learn more about Naru-mpfh" he moth was covered by Evangeline while Naruto chuckled and watched as Eva turned the screw in the back of Chachamaru's head making her uncomfortable for some reason.
"So…any idea's what you'd like Eva-chan, Cha-chan?" both nodded at this "Just…just get me some monaka please and maybe some sake" said Evangeline a little embarrassed. "If it's not too much trouble some new tea would be nice Naruto" answered Chachamaru in her usual tone.
Naruto took out his planner and wrote down the items "Well thanks for telling me you too…hope you'll be alright without us all for a few days. Oh and Eva-chan I'll be working on your seal to get you some limited freedom while we're there just so you know" he said smiling as he headed for the door.
"D…Do you mean that?" she asked shocked at his thoughtfulness "Of course I know all too well what it feels like to be trapped, why should a pretty girl like you suffer anymore" this elected a blush from Evangeline "Baka, just get going or you'll be late" she said trying to keep up her tough look.
Chachamaru opened the door for him and he gave her a hug "Keep Eva-chan out of trouble Cha-chan and I'll see you both soon okay, bye" he said walking away an the robot closed the door feeling heat well up in her face 'come back soon Naruto' both her and Eva thought.
Naruto headed back to the streets "Uwah! I've been really looking forward to this trip!" Naruto heard someone exclaim and saw Negi running down the street. "To think that I'll be going to Nara and Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, for five days… School trips are wonderful!"
"Don't get ahead of your self Negi" Naruto said suddenly appearing next to them.
"Nii-san's right Aniki," Chamo said once he got over his surprise by Naruto's sudden arrival. "We've got that letter to deliver to the Kansai Magical Organization!"
"I know!" Negi said determinedly. "And, I'm going to go see my father's house as well. This trip will probably be the busiest I've been since I became a teacher!" Naruto ruffled his hair "Just don't forget to have a little fun yourself Negi you only live once"
Naruto and Negi headed into the station only to be surprised to see some of their students already there as well as Shizuna and two other teachers.
"Uwah! You all came early!" Negi laughed in delight. "Good morning Negi-sensei, Naruto-kun," Shizuna said pleasantly. "Morning Shizuna-san," Naruto called.
"Morning Negi-sensei, Naruto-kun" The class greeted energetically. "We couldn't wait any longer so we came early-aru!" Ku explained happily.
"Negi-kun looks like he was really looking forward to the trip" Makie giggled. "He's like a primary schooler going on a school picnic," Akira agreed with a smile. "Though Naruto-kun looks more relaxed."
"What ya bring pillows for?" Yuuna asked Yue and Nodoka. "I…I don't like changing pillows so…" Nodoka muttered when Yue said, "I can't sleep with any other pillows."
"They really are two of a kind," Ako said pleasantly. "It's no wonder they are best friends." Naruto smiled at the sight, but sensed someone watching them in the shadows and noticed that the signature was from his class although he was confused why they would be hiding.
"Classes 3-A, 3-D, 3-H, 3-J and 3-S who are going to Kyoto…" Shizuna called above everyone professionally. "…Please head to your homeroom teacher for roll-call and to be divided into groups!"
"3-A is over here!" Naruto called out with Negi next to him waving a little flag that said 3-A. "The JR Shinkansen 'Asama 506' will be departing shortly," an announcer announced over the speakers.
Group-1: Misa Kakizaki, Modoka Kugimiya, Sakurako Shiina, Fuuka and Fumika Narutaki
"FUUKA-SAN CLASS 3-A IS OVER HERE" shouted Negi to the twin going in the wrong direction. "The twins are sure alike. They're noisy," Misa said jokingly. "Aw come on it's more fun that way," Modoka said.
"Negi-kun, Naruto-kun the birthday party the day before yesterday was fun!" Sakurako said. "Hey that's no fair you got play with our senseis" Fumika pouted only to have Naruto pat her on the head making her blush. "It was fun let's do it again sometime," Negi said.
"Ara Naruto-kun is that your violin there" Misa asked seeing the case "Yes I said I'd play for you all again on the trip didn't I?" he said making her giggle "I can't wait" she said smiling.
Group-2: Satsuki Yotsuba, Misora Kasuga, Kaede Nagase, Satomi Hakase, Chao Lingshen and Ku Fei
Satsuki Yotsuba was walking around selling nikuman as she got on the train. "She sells those things everywhere huh?" Misora Kasuga, the track star of the class, said. Kaede nodded as she as was eating one.
"Would you like one too, Kasuga-san?" Satomi Hakase, resident scientist of the class, asked. Misora just shook her head no. Chao Lingshen, the Chinese foreign exchange student was looking around merrily wondering 'Maybe I can spread nikumans all the way to England...then again Naruto-kun appetite might do me fine.' She also watched as Ku Fei offered Negi some food which he gently declined.
"Hey Chao-chan how much is the nikuman?" Naruto asked as he checked off each of the students. "They are 120 yen a piece Naruto-sensei," Chao replied."Can I have six please Chao-chan still feel a bit peckish after my errand this morning" he said paying her the 720 yen.
"I'm glad you're a customer Naruto-kun we could retire early if we just had you to feed" she joked "Anything to help Chao-chan" he said tucking in to his first nikuman.
Group-3: Kazumi Asakura, Natsumi Murakami, Chisame Hasegawa, Chizuru Naba and Ayaka Yukihiro
Natsumi entered the car looking at everything with awe. Chisame was just considering everything stupid. Kazumi was busy taking pictures of everything, especially the white haired teen with a clipboard and nikuman in his mouth who was busy checking if the people got onto the train or not. She smirked at her success. Chizuru was busy laughing at Ayaka. "She's at it again."
"Hey Iincho try to lower down the illegal child seduction to a minimum before lunch time okay?" Kazumi said. She was promptly ignored due to dragging Negi everywhere. "I've rented out the entire green car, so let's take our time and relax there. Just the two of us," Ayaka said whispering the last part.
"I-Iincho-san I still have some work to do!" Negi said waving his arms frantically. This sent Chamo on to Naruto's clipboard. "Ayaka-chan let Negi do his work you can spend time with him later" said Naruto putting Chamo on his shoulder much to his thanks.
She huffed and nodded "Fine Naruto-nii…" he smiled as he looked over the other who had surprised faces at what Ayaka had called him he spotted the look on Kazumi's face "Ask later" he said stopping her before she asked. He sent smiles to Chisame and Chizuru the first just sending him a nod and Chizuru smiling back warmly.
Group-4: Akira Okochi, Mana Tatsumiya, Ako Izumi, Yuuna Akashi and Makie Sasaki
"Are you guys okay?" Mana asked. "Ako are you sick even before the trip starts?" Akira asked rubbing Ako's back. "N-no, I think I just ate too much nikuman," Ako replied using Yuuna as support.
"You want me to get you water?" Yuuna asked. Ako nodded and Yuuna bought some from the vending machine on the train. "Negi-kun, do you want to hang out with us as during free activity day?" Makie questioned happily. Negi and Chamo sweat drop at her energy but Naruto smile as he walked over to Ako and the others.
"Is she alright Yuuna-chan?" he asked making the girl nod "Yeah she'll be fine in a bit Naruto-kun, thank you for asking." He nodded and checked on Mana "You okay Mana-chan?" she gave a small nod "Fine Naruto but I hope we can talk over this trip Kaede speaks well of your battle skills and I'd like to test them myself."
"I look forward to the challenge and hope to surprise you Mana-chan" he said as she left for the entrance.
Group-5: Nodoka Miyazaki, Haruna Saotome, Yue Ayase, Asuna Kagurazaka and Konoka Konoe
"This is your chance Nodoka. Go ask him 'Will you go out with me on free activity day?'" Haruna suggested to the quiet book worm. "B-but…" was all Nodoka could say.
"Come on I don't think Negi-sensei would turn you down if you ask him." Yue just watched her friends as she sipped her juice box. Haruna then saw Naruto and ran over and whispered something into his ear, he nodded and discreetly handed her the next issue of Icha, Icha for a review while she gave him her note on what she thought.
"How are you all today then?" he asked the book readers "We're fine Naruto-kun and looking forward to spend some time with you" Haruna said adjusting her glasses as Naruto shook his head and looked at the other two and whisper to Nodoka "Good luck with Negi, Nodoka-chan" he said as Asuna came over.
Yue smiled mentally at the older teacher as he didn't have really anything bad about him and Nodoka seemed comfortable around him despite her avoidance of men. 'At least he supports Nodoka too' she thought as she continued to sip her box.
Morning Naruto," Asuna greeted.
"Morning, Asuna-chan!"
"Did you eat properly Negi?" Asuna asked.
"Y-Yes!" Negi answered before turning to Konoka. "Thank you for the onigiri! It was delicious!"
Ayaka growled in jealousy, but no one paid any mind to her. "I'm glad you like them," Konoka said with an innocent smile. "I made you some to Naruto-kun if you're hungry."
"Eh? Really? Thanks Konoka-chan!" Naruto said before eating each one in one bite.
"Geez Naruto-kun, how much have you eaten this morning?" Chao asked as she watched him eat. "In my defence I had to leave without breakfast to make my errand and my body burns off the calories due to the training I do, now go take your seats" he explained.
The girls nodded and walked away, Ayaka and Konoka talking about something. "Naruto-nii-san, I think we are missing some people," Negi said.
"Eva-chan and Cha-chan unfortunately" Naruto said looking at his clipboard, only to be hear a new voice "Excuse me Naruto-sensei, Negi-sensei," the voice said. The duo looked up to see a girl with ebony hair put up in a pony tail that hung to the left with the right half of her forehead covered in bangs the other Zazie who Naruto gave a smile to which she nodded to.
Ah you're seat number 15 Setsuna Sakurazaki, and is that Zazie Rainyday behind you," Negi asked as Naruto marked the two off the clipboard. "I am supposed to be the leader of group six, but since Evangeline-san and Chachamaru-san are not here, it is only me and Zazie-san. What do we do?" Setsuna asked.
"Well since the other two aren't here I guess it's best to put you into the other groups" Naruto suggested. "Setsuna-chan can go with Asuna-chan and Zazie-chan can go with Ayaka-chan…that okay?" getting nods from the two girls.
"Ah Se-chan, it looks like we're in the same group," Konoka said full of mirth. Setsuna didn't know how to reply so all she did was bow and walked away. 'Well now that was odd,' Naruto thought.
After a few minutes the train started to move. Negi and Shizuna walked up to the middle of the car and Negi spoke, while Naruto sat down at a window seat looking at the scenery. "All right everyone! The 15th annual school trip is about to begin. Let us make the most out of five days and four nights in Kyoto. There is going to be a lot of free time for the groups, so I think this is going to be a fun trip.
"Okay" cheered the class together
Please try not to get hurt, lost or cause anyone else in trouble. Especially do not get yourself hu-AHH!" Naruto looked at the other two teachers and saw Negi on the floor with swirls in his eyes, a food cart right next to him. "Ironic, he tells us not to get hurt, yet he's the first one to get hit by something. Surprised it didn't set off the Negi effect' Naruto laughed at the thought.
The train was moving onwards and some of the girls were playing a card game that got Negi interested, while Naruto was enjoying the sights go by while doing a bit of origami. Zazie and Chao joining him in making various shapes from cranes to flowers "Where did you learn to o this Naruto-kun?" Chao asked.
"Taught myself Chao-chan…kept my hands busy in class 'that and I needed to do something when I was in hospital' he thought the last part to himself. "…" said Zazie "Yeah these a lot I can do but I can't do everything Zazie-chan. But I'll do what I can everyday." Chao and Zazie smiled at this before he put the paper flowers in each of their hair.
"Ahahaha….Naruto-nii really seems to be enjoying himself," Negi laughed as Naruto put a flower in each bun for Chao and one on the left side of her head for Zazie. "Hey! Hey! Aniki! Don't get distracted!" Chamo scolded. "You need to keep an eye on your surroundings!"
"Eh? What do you mean?" Negi asked confused. "Didn't you hear the old man? He said there might be people trying to make trouble for us on the way," Chamo explained sharply. "There might be spies from the West! You never know!"
"Wha? Spies?" Negi gasped in shock.
All right! I'm going to cast 'Spell of Flames' on you for five points!" Yuuna said happily.
"Aaan…You got me! I'm dead!" Haruna cried sadly. "Damn! And, I was killing you slowly but surely with my 'Horrible Frog Perdition' card too! Stupid frogs!"
"Okay! I'll be taking your rare card AND those five chocolates you wagered," Yuuna said greedily. Haruna pouted and pulled out the box with them. However, when Haruna opened she had a surprise she was no way prepared for: a frog was sitting in it.
"Huh?" Haruna said stupidly, but jumped back in shock when it hopped out. "KYAAA!"
"F-Frog!" Yuuna gasped. "W-What happened?" Asuna asked nervously but jumped in shock when she saw a frog on Yuuna's head. "A…A frog?" Fumika squeaked when a bunch came out of her bento. Shizuna promptly passed out as an army of frogs hopped out of her thermos.
"KYAAAA!" Everyone screamed together getting Negi, Chamo and Naruto's attention. Negi and Chamo rushed back to the compartment to see an army of frogs hopping about.
"What…What are all of these frogs doing here?" Negi cried as he tried to capture them.
"They just appeared out of nowhere from Haruna's box!" Asuna explained as she tried to catch them as well.
"Negi-kun! Naruto-kun! Help!" Makie cried out in disgust.
'An explosion of frogs…could this be…magic?' Negi thought quickly. 'So, someone really IS trying to sabotage us!'
"Enough of this…" said Naruto as he slammed his foot down and released some minor intent to the animals making them all freeze "Ku Fei-chan can you help collect the frogs please and can someone check on Shizuna please" said Naruto the girls not noticing the slitted pupil in his eye due to his hair covering them at that moment.
We've managed to capture one hundred eight of the frogs-aru…" Ku laughed holding them in a bag "Good job Ku Fei-chan."
"Sh-Shizuna-sensei fainted!" Makie said panicking. "Get the health committee officer to look after her!" Negi ordered.
"Round everyone up and do an emergency roll-call Ayaka-chan," Naruto also ordered quickly. "No one leaves the compartment! Understand?"
"Y-Yes sensei!" Ayaka squeaked in surprise. "The health committee officer also fainted!" Asuna cried out.
"Lay them down on the seats! Don't try to wake them up or the shock might be bad for them!" Naruto commanded. "Make sure they remain comfortable until I see to them."
"Yes sir!" The class saluted and quickly did as they were told. "There's no mistake about it! This is the work of the Kansai Magic Association!" Chamo said seriously. "This is the kind of thing they'd do."
"B-But…Why frogs?" Negi asked nervously. "Delay and distraction or to tell us that they can get under our guard if they choose to," Naruto said seriously.
"AH!" Negi said and started to pad his coat down. "Huh? It's gone! The letter the principal gave me is gone!"
"WHAT?" Chamo and Naruto shouted together. "Wh…Oh, it was in my bottom pocket," Negi said pulling it out.
"D…Don't scare us like that Aniki!" Chamo scolded. Their relief was short lived when a speedy creature flew in and took the letter right from Negi's hand.
"Ah! A bird" Negi exclaimed as it soared out the compartment.
'Damn! They've got the letter!' Negi, Chamo and Naruto as the first two ran after it while Naruto saw to the two fainted girls. He took out some smelling salts and waved them under their each of their noses making them wake up a few seconds later.
"Uh what happened?" Shizuna groggily asked. "Did I have a fainting spell again?" Ako too seemed dazed. "You two fainted due to the multitude of frogs," Naruto answered as he put the stick away. He took off his suit jacket and placed it on Ako. "You two rest I'll go get Negi" he told them as they drifted to sleep.
He caught up with Negi and Chamo as he reached the end of the train. Naruto was surprised to see Setsuna in the back of the train with the letter. He saw on the floor a piece of paper in the shape of a bird split in two. 'Shikigami? Why the hell would one be here?' Naruto thought as he approached them.
"You dropped this," Setsuna said to Negi. "Ah my all important letter!" Negi exclaimed. "Thank you." Setsuna turned to Negi and Naruto I-It would be wise to be careful Negi-sensei, Naruto-sensei…especially when we arrive on the other side," Setsuna said mysteriously. "If you'll excuse me."
"Ah...Thank you," Negi said scratching the back of his head as Setsuna walked away.
"H-Hey! What are you thanking her for Aniki?" Chamo whispered. "That girl is suspicious as hell! You'd be better keep an eye on her."
"What do you mean?" Negi whispered back.
"Just look at her Aniki," Chamo said simply. "And, if you look down you'll notice it's that same damn bird we were just chasing! She must have been controlling it!"
"Eh…Th-Then…" he stuttered in worry making Naruto shake his head at how easily he listened to ermine's theories. "She might be a spy from the west!" Chamo declared.
"EHHHH?" Negi shouted in surprise. 'N-No way…seat number fifteen Sakurazaki Setsuna a spy from the West?' he thought in panic. "I really doubt that Chamo and I'd be willing to bet a first edition signed Icha, Icha book to prove it" Naruto said.
"WAIT YOU HAVE ONE OF THOSE?" he said shocked after discovering the book a few days ago and was in love with it. "Of course as the person who got it republished and hold all the other volumes along side my ideas for the next story it's very easy to have one" the look on Chamo's face was one of complete shock his mouth dropped fully and his eyes widened as Naruto pulled out a copy from a seal in his sleeve.
"I'LL TAKE THAT BET" he said knowing he had a chance of winning the book "But what do I win if she isn't a spy?" Naruto asked with a raised eyebrow. "What ever you want Naruto-sama besides it's obvious with how suspicious she is" he said with confidence…poor soul had no chance.
XChapter endX
Ahh the Kyoto arc has begun and now we have a chance to add to relationships and in case anyone wonders I put up the new poll since I think at least one of the team would be good for Naruto in my opinion.
Chapters may take longer for a few weeks now due to the horror of Uni assignments so please be patient…may be able to do a D'Grayman xcross over chapter soon so please keep reading an reviewing people and hope to see you soon.