A Wolf in Mahora
Chapter 29: Ako's Dilemma
I don not own Negima or Naruto
Naruto: Kazumi, Mana, Kaede, Chizuru, Chisame, Chachamaru, Chao, Zazie, Yuuna, Asuna, Theodora, Akira, Haruna, Takane and Evangeline, Misa, Sakurako, Madoka maybe Collette
Negi: Nodoka, Ayaka, Makie, Yue, Ako, Konoka, Ku Fei, Setsuna and, Luna/Shiori, Fuka, Fumika, Anya, Emily
Italics for thoughts and spells
Writing the tenchi and Fairy Tail fics is going slowly but for now please enjoy this, also saw trailer for Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations…looks epic since hopefully we can play as all the good characters including the Tsuchikage…that would be sweet and the Raikage too. Plus Bleach Soul Ignition is coming soon in sept ohh gaming is looking good for anime fans.
XChapter StartX
It was later on the second day f the Mahora festival, many had come to see the local band consisting of Madoka,Misa, Sakurako and Ako. Ako herself on the bass guitar was really feeling her groove as she played 'Amazing, I'm playing so well. I didn't know I could play this well' she thought as she spotted a face in the crowd which turned out to be Nagi (Older Negi).
"Wow, we did it/ that was great" said Misa "Big success" cried Sakurako "Ako was the best, I didn't know you were that good, you genius" commented Madoka to her friend. The girl giggled at the praise "Ehehe is that so" she said rubbing the back of her head. "By the way Ako that person came eh" Madoka smirked "Eh…yeah" she replied a little quietly.
"But with that many spectators, you might not be able to meet him later" Madoka noted "That's true…"Ako mumbled in thought. The door to their room opened "Excuse me there's some visitors to see you ladies" said the bouncer at the door as three figures walked through.
"Excuse me" said one of them and as Ako saw him her face went red and her heart began thumping "Good afternoon Ako-san" greeted Negi with a bouquet of flowers while next to him stood an older Kotaro and next to him was Naruto "Hey girls you did good out there"
Naruto-kun" Misa and Sakurako called jumping at him as he caught the two in his arms and spun them laughing together with them before setting them down. "That was a wonderful performance" said Negi handing the flowers to Ako "N-No that's not…" she stuttered as steam was coming off her head in nervousness.
"How about it/ shall we take a walk outside?" Negi smiled as Misa whistled hugging Naruto arm and Madoka joining in by jumping on his back now "EH…" Ako's heart was a flutter at is request.
They headed outside by the fountain "Such a lovely place" said Ako trying to think of something to say "Haha it is a nice little place with no people. But today Ako-san is the lovely one" Negi gave a sparkling smile to her. Her nerves couldn't take the handsome man smiling "T-That's not at all, someone like me. I was dumped by my Senpai too…" she said her face in her hands.
"Huhu that's not true" Negi reassured the girl "Do you know about the legend? That by confessing to the person you like under the World Tree. You and that person will be together forever" he told her his hand on her shoulder that slowly made it's way to her cheek. "Ako-san I…ever since I first met you…"
Eh she said blushing madly at the feel of his hand resisting the temptation to nuzzle as Negi brought his mouth closer "Ako-san…" he said as she puckered her lips slightly "Ah…t-that's you…can't Nagi-sa.." she mumbled.
"…Ko….Ako…" said a voice softly in her ears as if calling to her "Ako!" shouted Makie slamming her hands on the table waking Ako from her dream "Wahyai!" was the first thing out her mouth that was slightly drooling.
"He…a…a dream…" she mumbled realizing what had just happened didn't happen. "Geez where are you drifting off to? Falling asleep like that…" asked Yuuna "It can't be helped; we haven't slept at all…" said Akira as the cobwebs cleared out more for Ako. "What-so that's it…? A dream" she muttered before they all got up and left the area by the world tree.
"But I wonder if it's alright for us to ditch class work?" asked Makie curiously as Yuuna waved her off "We got a phone call from Iincho who went back earlier saying it's okay, so we shouldn't be fine? Said she had a bit extra help there."
'I'm Izumi Ako, 14 years old, Mahora Gakuen Middle Department 3rd year student. I will be participating in the school festival's live concert this evening today so I'm a little nervous. Um…I'm the sanitary rep. of 3-A and the manager of the soccer club, hmm…not much else I guess. Among the 4 of us…me, Makie, Akira and Yuuna, perhaps I'm the ordinary one.
Well our class has too many kinds of great people in it though, compared to everyone else there's nothing especially redeeming about me, nor do I have any particular dreams about my future or anything. I'm just a relatively ordinary female middle school student that can see everywhere'
These were the internal thoughts of obviously Ako 'But now even for someone like me, a person of interest has appeared. His level might be a little too high for an ordinary person like me but…that person is…' her thoughts were interrupted by Yuuna. "By the way Ako, don't you have a rehersal for the live concert or something, took a lot to get myself a ticket from Misa, I hope Naruto-kun sings some good songs" Yuuna reminded her friend "Eh that's right" she said remembering her schedule.
"Do your best Ako" exclaimed Yuuna "We'll be cheering" added Akira in a calmer voice she always was the more calm of the group "Yeah…" she mumbled "Oh yeah that person's coming right? Now you really have to do your best" Yuuna giggled.
"Eh, 'That' person…" asked Ako as Yuuna continued to giggle "You know, that hottie who's Negi-kun's cousin. You said it in your sleep-talk earlier too, 'Y-you can't Nagi-san, not there…' like that" Yuuna teased her friend. "No way! What were you doing listening in on other peoples sleep talks?" exclaimed Ako at Yuuna invading her dream privacy "What, what something about Negi-kun's cousin?" asked Makie not completely following as Yuuna shouted "I couldn't help it, you were too loud."
XBreakX
At the stage were the performance was taking place now "The entrance tome is at 5 o'clock to all staff members…" came the announcement while Ako trying to calm her nerves her heart still a flutter 'Ahh that's right…that person might be coming…' she thought remembering her almost kiss in her dream.
"Gya, what am I thinking? I'm a baka, baka, baka" she said waving her arms trying to ignore the thoughts of kissing Negi, if only she knew. Her thoughts then turned to the concert later and began worrying 'How stupid, there's no way I can play that well. Kugimiya talked me into giving that person the tickets, but I wonder if that was a mistake…but there weren't any other chances either' she thought shaking.
'Not to mention Naruto apparently been pulled into this as well, he so cool there's now way I can stand there on stage with him. What will I do if I screw up? N-Not good, I'm getting super nervous' Ako's mood kept getting worse thinking negatively as she did. 'Uu Kakizaki, Sakurako and Kugimiya, Naruto, everybody is great and one is simply great at almost everything. Just like I thought all the people in our class are too awesome…' she thought shaking more and more.
"Ako!" called Madoka shocking her and making her drop her glass "Yaes?" was her response "Wai-are you alright Ako?" asked her friend seeing her friend shaking "I-I'm kinda feeling really nervous for some reason…" she said looking at her hands.
"Don't worry about it. You were doing just fine during practice" she put the bass guitar in her hands "Here try playing just do it calmly and you'll be alright" she told as Ako immediately played incredible fast "Awesome, speed picking" she said amazed "That's not it, my hands won't stop shaking" cried Ako comically.
"This is no good, I can't do this after all, I'm no good" she continued to panic "Calm down Ako" Madoka told her as she cried "Mommy!" like a child would as Madoka shouted "Calm Down!" Ako then grabbed Madoka by her shoulders "Kugimi, can't you just let Naruto replace me tonight, I'm sure he wouldn't mind" she pleaded "Ako we can't do that" she told her.
"I can't I'm not the kind that goes out in front of other people. I'm a supporting role, my life is a supporting role life" she said shaking her friend "I said calm down and don't call me Kugimi" she exclaimed a little freaked seeing Ako panic like this. "Calm down Ako, it's okay. Bass is a perfectly acceptable support role, plus if Naruto was here he's tell you just to do like you did in practice. When we told him he said he was happy to play with you on stage" she told her hoping to relieve some stress.
Ako took a breath calming her self down a little actually thankful for Madoka's words before remembering something else that was bothering her "K…Kugimiya, this…is this clothing alright?" she asked self conscious "Eh…?" she replied confused. Ako turned lifting her arm "Uh…my…back's…" she said pointing to where you could just see the edge of her scar. "Hmm, we're going to be on the stage anyway, so you should be alright" she told her "But…that person might come…" she mumbled poking her fingers together very nervous over her new crush's appearance.
"Ok I got it, there are short sleeve versions in the prep room, so go get changed there" she said giving Ako her solution "While you're at it, you should drink some tea and calm yourself down before coming back" she suggested. "Thank you Kugimin" Ako shouted running straight to the prep room "There's still time so don't worry about it Ako, plus Naruto should be here soon as well."
XBreakX
In the prep room Ako stripped her self of her shirt and looked at her reflection 'Some places that slightly differ between the ordinary me and everyone else are my slightly lighter hair colour and eye colours and my back's…' In the reflection showed Ako's back having a very large scar reaching from her left shoulder going down to the right side of her waist.
'All the other places are normal yet this place is different' she thought to herself never liking the scar on her back "Ha…what am I being so depressed about? And right before the main event too? No good, no good. I have to raise the excitement" she shouted to herself breaking her own mood.
She picked up her bass "Hawawa my tension has dropped so much, yet my hands still wont stop shaking. I can't let that person see me like this" she then suddenly felt her stomach heave slightly "Ugh I-I feel sick…I really can't do this…somebody…help me…" she panted in tears as there was a knock at the door.
"Hey stop she's probably changing, don't go in there" said a voice behind the door as it opened "Excuse me I was told that Izumi Ako-san would be here…eh…ah…" said Negi as he walked through the door seeing the topless Ako with her back exposed while she covered her breasts.
XSeveral Hours EarlierX
"Chisame-chan…thanks for giving Negi your advice, sometimes I just don't have the words to help him. I'm glad you're comfortable enough around us now" said Naruto to the chibi Chisame whose jaw dropped. 'Eh…now that you mention it, why am I concerned about that kid, I only just accept Naruto and that's because he knows all this stuff is crazy. Why is it always seem to say something when around him and help look after his brat of a brother' she thought trembling slightly at her own actions.
"Chisame-san sure says good things" commented Chachamaru "I know I read her page often, she has a talent for it" added Naruto. "Um Chisame-san you face is red are you alright?" asked Negi wondering if she was okay "Shut it, it's my habit to get red faces" she shouted back before something slammed into Negi's back almost making him fall on Chisame who was pulled away by Naruto and into his chest.
"What the hell are you doing?" she cried struggling against his arms "Making sure you're alright that's all Chisame-chan" as stated her face went red as in her smaller body she was basically cradled in his arms protectively.
"Ow, sorry I was in a hurry…hmm?" said Kotaro being the one you slammed into Negi before he recognised him "Negi!" he shouted pointing "Kotaro-kun?" Negi replied at the same time with the same action. There was then a silence between the two friends until Naruto casually slapped the back of his head putting Chisame down getting a tin whine.
"Negi, say something" he told him "No…uh…" he stuttered as Kotaro spoke first "…Negi, I… I'm sorry, I couldn't keep our promise" he said ashamed of himself for breaking his word "Eh…it's okay" he told him with a small smile. "Next time…next time I won't lose, for sure we'll fight" Kotaro told him making Negi chuckle a little "Kotaro-kun!"
"What?" he asked back "Nothing let's do our best training together okay?" he said as Kotaro smacked him "Idiot who said anything about training together, I'm training with Kaede-nee-san and onii-san right?" he said looking up at him.
"Of course, Negi has his teacher so it's only fair you get one too" he said ruffling his hair "Hey don't do that" he pouted as the two girls stared at how he looked after the little dog boy. 'Hmm even the brat has his mature moments despite being only 10. Naruto though…he almost acts like he's a real brother to both of them…maybe more to Kotaro. Why is it you I actually am interested in despite knowing it should have nothing to do with me' she thought dismissively.
"It's contestant Murakami" cried out a voice by the stairs "Crap let's run" said Kotaro remembering who he was running from "Looks like we're put of here, Chisame-chan we're running" said Naruto scooping her back into his arms" earning a blush 'why do I seem to spend a lot of time in Naruto-kun's arms' she thought then going redder as she realized the suffix she used.
As they jumped away fast Naruto turned to Kotaro "So they chasing you since they couldn't find us" he guesses "Yeah but these guys won't give me a moments peace!" he replied annoyed at the media's antics. "Wait Naruto I got nothing to do with this please let me down" said Chisame in Naruto's arms "I can't really do that right now Chisame-chan, yo Kotaro you wanna take the age changing pill so media stops hounding you?"
"Oh yeah that would be great onii-san, besides I look really strong at that age with the pill" he said happily "I don't care Naruto put me down right now" Chisame shouted at him. "But if we left Chisame-san behind in that form we'll het worried as well" said Chachamaru "You're the one who did this you dumbass robot" she vented at the girl.
They dropped by a Mahora western-style clothes store "Naruto can you cover the cost of clothes right?" she asked him "Sure go right ahead" he said as she smiled a little "Thanks, it's a rare chance for me to be able to do this."
Chisame and the other two changed their clothes as well "Why do I have to wear these gangster like clothes…?" he whined preferring to wear his combat uniform Naruto meanwhile had changed so he looked to be the spitting image of Reborn minus the hair and lizard, although he had his ears and tail out now "Suck it up Kotaro it could be worse we could have put you in that dog outfit again" Naruto noted "Besides it suits you Kotaro-kun" said Negi.
"You guys certainly do look like the son of a mafia boss with his underling bodyguards or something" smirked Chisame as Kotaro's eye twitched at the thought of being an underling to Negi. "Shut up, you say all that but what about yourself and that get up?" he said accusingly "Shut you it's a rare chance to finally get a body like this. I might as well enjoy cosplaying things I'm notable to do normally right?" she winked at the two. "Hmm, I think it's about time…" Naruto muttered looking at his watch "Negi, Kotaro I think it's time we headed down to see Misa-chan and her band I think Ako-chan would be happy to see you again Nagi" he smirked a little seeing the boy flush.
"Oh yeah they made a promise in those formers didn't they, but why are you going?" she asked "I'm playing with them tonight, Misa, Sakurako and Madoka cornered me after the practice date with Asuna-chan" he told her as her jaw dropped "Wait you went on a date with her?" she asked him as he nodded.
"She wanted practice for Takamichi and I was the only one with previous dating experience" he explained himself "Grrr, fine" she said in a huff before staring at Negi "Oh brat don't you go breaking any maiden's dreams when you look like that alright" she ordered him "Yes….I-I got it" he said a little bit nervous
"U-um…must I also wear his outfit as well?" asked Chachamaru in a fully body rabbit suit "Of course, you were exposed as well. In your case only a doll costume could hide your ear decorations" Chisame told the shaking robot. "Don't worry Cha-chan you look cute in that" said Naruto as her mood immediately changed "Eh…really?" he nodded "Yeah"
Chisame silently glared as Naruto hadn't said anything about how she looked but the robot in a bunny suit gets called cute. "I'm thinking of paying Ako-san a visit before the concert…" said Negi once they had left the shop "Hey look it's Makie-san and the others" he said spotting them.
"Negi you do remember how you look right?" reminded Naruto "Don't worry I remember" he wave off the concern as Chachamaru and Chisame hid their faces from the girls as Negi asked where he could find Ako. "Ako is rehearsing for the live, so she's probably in the prep room or at the stage" said Akira.
"Thank you very much" said Negi "Hey Naruto-kun…" said Yuuna walking over to him and giving him a small hug "what instrument are you going to be playing?" she asked in a slightly sultry tone getting a tick mark from three girls "You'll have to wait and see Yuuna-chan, no spoilers" he said tapping her on the nose.
"Aww please" she said in her cutest voice pushing her breasts into his chest making him pull his hat down over his face to hid the blush "Sorry, no spoilers, and I think it's time we go" he said walking ahead with the others following. "Hmph, almost got it out of him" said Yuuna crossing her arms as Akira glared ever so lightly something Makie took note of as it was rare for her friend to do so 'Does that mean…'
XBreakX
Are you listening sensei? Try not to do any brat-like things. Properly match your acts with your appearance" Chisame told Negi as he walked to the door "Yes if you're talking about being a gentleman then leave it to me" he said knocking and about to walk in "Hey stop she's probably changing, don't go in there" warned Naruto but to no avail.
"Excuse me I was told Izumi Ako-san would be here…" he said walking in and about two seconds of walking in Ako screamed at being seen, Naruto outside was cracking his knuckles at Negi's act of stupidity since he was aware of Ako's scar from reports from Shizuna.
'W-Why is that person here? No more importantly did he see it? Did he see it my back's…' Ako thought in tears, while outside Naruto had grabbed the two boys collars and hoisted them up against the wall "W-What will we do I suddenly peepe-" he was cut off by Naruto growling "Negi shut up, the situation is more complicated now because of this" he said unnerving the two.
"What's wrong?" called Madoka as she came running down seeing Ako topless her back exposed and the two boys being held by Naruto "They saw…" he said plainly before she came over and slapped the two as they didn't move in their current position, not that they wanted to. "Naruto-kun what are these people doing here?" she asked.
"I-I'm sorry it was my carelessness…" said Negi in apology "What carelessness? Are you an idiot you people Ako is, Ako is…" she fumed before said girl grabbed her arm. "Kugimiya, Naruto please stop you're wrong these people didn't do anything wrong, it's my fault for not locking the door" she pleaded as Naruto relented dropped the two to the floor.
"N-Nagi-san, I'm sorry I was finally able to have you come yet something like this" she said in tears "Ako…" muttered Madoka "N-no, um Ako-san it was only…" he tried to say "Uh…Um…I…I'm sorry" she said running off 2What's with that one I don't get her at all…" said Kotaro confused as he found himself under the stare of Naruto "You and Negi are in big trouble for this…" he said before turning to Madoka "Let's go Madoka-chan" he said as the two set off.
"What the heck got onii-san and that woman so upset. Sometimes I just don't get how onii-san acts of women either, they're both so troublesome" moaned Kotaro getting to his feet. "Dumb brat, it's the scar" said Chisame "Scar? You mean the scar on the back of one just now? That's not a big deal or anything, onii-san has tons f them" said Kotaro not fully understanding the situation.
"Idiot, don't group her together with yourself. We're talking about a perfectly normal and logical female middle school student here" said Chisame annoyed "Speaking of which I didn't know anything about Ako-sans scar at all but why did Naruto-nii seem to know?" asked Negi. "I don't know about the details either, but in the beginning Izumi was very conscious of it herself as well, and always changed in the corner quietly. But you know hoe the people in our lass are like right?" she asked rhetorically.
"Before I knew it even she was able to become relaxed with changing I front of everyone else. Well although our class id a class of weirdoes that's lacking in common senses I suppose that one aspect might be worthy of praise. As for how Naruto knew, he pays attention to little things and helps us all out with things we can't talk to you about, he most likely sympathises with her to a degree. But that's just a theory" she summarised.
XBreakX
'That was the worst, the was the worst reunion, and of all things he saw that place of mine' thought Ako as she ran in tears. 'I'm definitely disliked by him now. There are no men who wouldn't dislike me after seeing something like that…I…I…' she then tripped on her own feet landing face first into the floor and looking round she found herself in the place of her dream.
After stopping her tears and hiccups "…look at the time" she said "What…am I doing…?" she said seeing as she had missed the starting time for the concert 'All the guests must have arrived by now, our entrance is at 6:20 that's soon…I have to hurry and get back…go back or I'll end up causing trouble for Naruto and everyone else.'
'Go back…I can't go back' she thought falling to her knees right by the fountain 'And even that person is here too. Besides there's no was I can play with me feeling like this…' she thought as she felt her self wobble a little "I feel sick…" she muttered as she stared at her reflection.
'No god, I have to go back, on top of all this if I end up missing out on the live as well, I'd be the worst' she thought as a trickle of blood trailed down from her forehead, now Ako had never been able to handle the sigh of blood and usually made her faint, it was one of the reasons why she had a little bit of trouble helping out in the nurses' office.
As was the case in previous instances combined with her levels of stress, her body gave in to the fainting sensation as she slumped down on the ground. And by the times she awoke the time was 7:20 an hour late to the concert which brought her to tears realizing she had let down her friends and Naruto.
"I'm disliked by t-that person…(sniff) an…and now the live too. Kugimiya and Sakurako and Kakizaki and Naruto…ehh…how am I…going to apologise to…hic…" she cried at her mistake. "Why…did it end up like this…why did I…" she muttered as behind her someone called Ako-san…so there you are, everyone's been looking for you" said Negi as he came upon the scene.
"Shall we return to the concert grounds?" he asked smiling at her "Na…gi-san" muttered Ako seeing him But the time has already passed" she said to him. "No problem, I shall cast a magic spell on you" he said bowing down as a prince would to his distressed princess. "Um…Nagi-sa…wa" said a confused Ako as Negi out his hand on her shoulder "Ako-san can you close your eyes?" he asked her.
"Eh…but…" she said her heart pumping away in overdrive at him being so close "It's okay close them" he said as she did do "Y...Yes" seeing them closed he whispered "Ras Tel Ma Scir Magister Aer et Aqua, Facti Nebula His Somnum Brevem, Nebula Hypnotica" he said casting the sleeping spell he had used on her once before.
XBreakX
"…ko-san… Ako-san…Ako-san" called a voice as the girls suddenly woke up "Yes?" she said as a little drool came from her mouth, she looked round oddly "A dream…a dream again?" she said looking up at the clock "1 o'clock…still is was a dream thank god it was a dream. Having Nagi-san see all those bad parts about me and skipping out on the live too geez…that was a nightmare" she said slumping in relief.
'But the ending was kinda romantic, it was almost like Nagi-san coming to my rescue like a knight' she thought with a mild red in her cheeks "I shall cast a magic spell on you? How silly" she laughed as Negi sat down next to her with a "Good morning" surprising her. "If you sleep in a place like that you'll catch a cold Ako-san" said Negi.
'Wh-wh-wh-why, Nagi-san is here? Another dream?' she questioned herself "Well now Ako-san has a live concert today right?" he stated more than asked "Until then will you have a date with me?" he asked with a sparkling smile.
"Eh..EH…Eh…where's the camera?" she blurted out not believing her luck "It's not a hidden camera show Ako-san" said Negi laughing a little at her presumption. "I heard from Kugimiya-san that Ako-san was nervous about the live concert today and that things were hectic for her. And then just now I spotted Ako-san sleeping here by chance so I called out" he chuckled as his 'Luck'.
"I thought that maybe by looking round the school festival together you could get a change of pace…how about it?" he asked getting an instant "Yes" from Ako "Come on let's go" he said taking her hand "Ah wait…" she said.
They made heir way to the sports building so that Ako could change 'This has to be a dream..a d-d-date with n-n-Nagi-san is impossible' she thought looking at her self. 'First of all where did Makie and the others go…plus…eh didn't we for to the tea ceremony at 1 o'clock? And before I know I'm wearing he live's costume as wel…this is a dream after all' he mind was going a mile a minute at this points.
'But this feeling of fabric touching my skin seems real, can there be such a realistic dream? But then id that's so then that thing just now would also…was that really a dream as well. It felt awfully real…ah I'm getting dizzy for some reason' he eyes going swirly at this point too.
Eventually she came out wearing a white shirt with a small skirt and sandals "Ah how wonderful, those clothes are really cute" said Nagi complimenting her. "Ehh, no I couldn't find anything else but these clothes I'm um…" she stuttered at the praise "No it's very Ako-san-like; active and cute…it really suits you" he continued "Is…is that so?" she said heavily blushing now.
"Yes you look very cute" he said with the charming smile "T…Thanks" she managed to say as she had steam coming out her ears. 'A dream, this really is a dream. Something like this must be…' she thought as the two rode of the roller coaster with Negi holding her hand as she seemed worried. 'Uu I don't mind anymore…a dream is fine too…'
"I…I thught I was going to die…" Ako panted once they got off the ride "haha I'm sorry, shall we eat some ice cream" Negi suggested rubbing the back of his head. 'That's right, this kind of happiness this is the reality or a dream I would be a waste not to get a full taste of kindness' Ako thought smiling enjoying her date with Negi.
Although unknown to her they were being watched "He's doing well, why is he such a perfect gentleman? That brat…" said Chisame pulling down her binoculars "At a guess, manners from his sister and his father's natural charm" Naruto summed up getting nods at the idea. "It appears that our assistance was not required" commented Chachamaru "Sometimes on dates things just go very smoothly, it's not uncommon. If I took you on a date Cha-chan I'm sure it would be fun" he said making her heat up inside her bunny suit.
"Hey Kotaro I would keep watching, might help you when you want to take a girl out on a date" Naruto teased the boy "Onii-san that's stupid" he replied "Not really, having someone by your side always give you strength to fight" he said making Kotaro blink at the statement.
Naruto noticed Chisame trembling in thought so moved close to her ear "Stop thinking about the time travelling Chisame-cha you'll only hurt your head" he said making her jump "Wah don't scare me like that and I can't help it the whole thing is beyond comprehension in reality" she said red faced at how close his face was.
"Ah please look at that Ako-san it looks like something going on over there" said Negi pointing the couples tournament "Looks interesting should we participate?" he asked the girl "Ehh that's a little…even for a dream.." she mumbled as Negi laughed "Haha I was just kidding" he said however two promoters dragged them into the competition anyway. Naruto and the others watched with sweat drops seeing the forced participation.
Chisame was trying to see through the crowd but due to her new body she was unable to, until she felt herself be picked up and put on Naruto shoulders "Hey what are you doing?" she said grabbing onto his head so she didn't fall off "You wanted to see right" he stated more than asked.
"Well now thank you for waiting, the Mahora festival best couple contest" said the announcer "The top 3 groups including the winner and runner up pairs will get these wonderful pairs of bracelets as a present" she said gesturing to the winning prizes.
Inside the changing room they announcer was telling them to get dressed up for the contest "-I'm sorry, somehow we suddenly ended up entering…" said Negi a little worried while Ako went back to panic mode. "What do we do? I-I'm no good with something like this. I'm completely a support role type of person I can't go up on stage. I'll definitely cause trouble for Nagi-san as well let's run away…" she said before noticing the burly men that dragged them in were guarding the exit.
Negi gripped her shoulder "It's alright Ako-san, if we're participating anyway shall we aim for the victory? The two of us together" he said with a confident smirk easing her worry slightly. When the two came out Negi was dressed in a white tuxedo while Ako was in a brides dress with veil and flowers in hand and a deep blush as she looked at her feet. "He doesn't scrub up too bad" commented Naruto at the side "Ako-san looks nice in that dress next to sensei" added Chachamaru.
"Hmm, wonder what my wedding would be like" Naruto said very quietly as only Chisame managed to hear him and was blushing as an image of Naruto kissing her at the alter popped in 'NO I can't be thinking this, even if he is the only guy that act least acts normal an acknowledges all the craziness' she thought holding on to his head tightly.
"Well however the pair's balance is important in this contest as well. Compared to the good looking boyfriend the girlfriend looks like she's hanging her head down, is she alright?" said the announced making Ako panic 'Uu I knew it I'm no good for something like this. There's no way a regular supporting role like me can match up to Nagi-san. Nagi-san I'm sorry it's my fault you'll be embarra…' he thoughts were cut short as Negi gripped her shoulder and smiled down at her.
He then scooped her up in her arms to hold her well…bridal style "Whoa it's the legendary princess cradle I see this is beautiful. Just like a modern age Cinderella is he the prince or knight who has to meet the young girl" said the announcer as the pair had many whistles and cheers. Naruto looked proudly at his brother looking after Ako seeing her distress 'He's only ten yet he can read her like that and change the mood instantly for her too. Negi…you have a bright future ahead of you, wonder if you'll do as I have?' he thought clapping him and Ako.
When the pair got back to the changing room they had to pick out a swimsuit 'Swimsuit? W-what do I do, if my back gets seen' thought a worried Ako "Come now you two the victory is coming close. This is where you should go all out with a high exposure swimsuit" said the announcer shocking Ako and making the straps of her dress fall 'The scar…' however her fear of having it revealed Negi put his tuxedo jacket round her.
"We'll go with these swimsuits" he told the women picking out a couple 'Nagi-san…' Ako looked blushing at his actions. When they came out Nagi was in a simple pair of shirts with a small jacket too while Ako was wearing a pokadot top that covered her back and had matching bottoms "Whoa they went with the regular route for their swimsuits, what will the results be?"
The end result was the young child couple coming in first place "Ahh we lost" said Negi a little surprised by the outcome "I'm sorry we lost because of me" Ako apologised. "What are you saying? 2nd place is very good too. It's a great accomplishment, here your luxurious prize" he said putting the bracelet in her hand. Please don't call yourself a supporting role. Everyone is the main character you know/" he said as her face lit up in happiness.
"Ah that's right I have a rehearsal" said Ako remembering "Oh if it's that Kugimiya-san had said that it's alright not to go" he told her "Ah that's right may I hear Ako-san perform until it's time for the live?" he asked her.
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"Heh a disused school building?" said a surprised Ako "Even though it's a deserted school building I didn't expect that there's be such a vacant place like this during the school festival" she said looking round the room. "I hear people have courage tests or something in here during the night as well. I'm going to put the desk away ok?" he told Ako.
'Phew…good thing it went well…looks like Ako-san's nervousness has been also relieved' were the thoughts of Negi 'All that's left is to wait until the earlier Ako-san runs away to meet up with Kugimiya-san who's going to be searching for Ako-san.' Meanwhile with Ako and her thoughts 'I'm alone with Nagi-san in a deserted school building? S-s-such a dream like…this is a dream after all?' she thought not believing how many moments she's had on the date.
She pinched her cheek to see if she was still dreaming 'It hurts…if this is the reality a chance like this might not come twice. No not only that Nagi-san is British too. When the school festival is over he might go back to his country an we'll never meet again' she thought looking as he moved the desks.
'That's right…this is my first and last chance. But if this was a dream after all… no, even if this is a dream the important thing is to have the courage to take the first step isn't it?' she thought preparing herself. 'Take that one step and become the lead…become the main character' "Um Nagi-san…" she called to him "Yes?"
What is it?" he asked "Um we've only met for a short time, so it might be weird for me to say something like this but I…I…I…have to tell you that I real…"
Outside the window Chisame was worried as Ako was about to confess to Negi despite the fact he was just an illusion, she was upset that the brat had no idea how a girl's heart worked. However she was stopped from shouting by Naruto gripping her shoulder and shaking his head.
Naruto we have to stop this it isn't fair to Ako, she's falling in love with someone who doesn't exist right now" she said gripping his shirt "And stopping her will do her any better, you can tell she's pushing all the courage she can into this. Besides I think she needs this, just wait and watch" he told her.
They watched as Ako managed to ask if Negi liked Japanese squid making them all face fault but Naruto laugh "See she knows she likes him but isn't that ready yet, plus that person does exist really it's Negi just taller" he said as Negi gave Ako her bass to play but Naruto took note how she stared at the band-aid on his face.
"Negi will handle things from here I'm sure but I'm needed elsewhere by now, don't forget to see the show you two" he said jumping away from the scene "Hey where's onii-san going?" asked Kotaro. "To make good on his promise to those cheerleader girls no doubt" said Chisame with a small sigh "At least sensei seems to have solved Ako-san's problem very well" commented Chachamaru.
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After the hilarity of Negi mixing with his time clones they all made it back to the concert stage in time for the girls performance "Next we have a 4 person girl band who's participating for their first time….Dekopin Rocket" said the announcer as they all took to the stage Sakurako on drums, Madoka on guitar, Ako on bass and Misa singing with (Honestly I have no idea that the instrument is but I reckon it's a guitar too) her instrument.
After their first song was finished "Now then before the second song talks from the members" said Madoka to the audience "Come on Ako" she called over as the girl looked shocked at being put on the spot "Even though you guys finally had some time together alone, you weren't able to say anything right? So say it now" she told Ako.
"Ehh I can't do that" she said "Just do it" Madoka ordered forcing the mike into her hands "Um…uh…um…there's something I want to say to…the person who took care of me today" she said surprising many in the audience including her band mates, Makie and the others and Mana who was aiming for her just in case.
"I rea…re…rea…really had a great time, please tell me your email address" she shouted making her friends fall comically "Yes no problem I'll send it to you later" Negi shouted back before they continued with their next song but once it was done the lights dimmed.
"People of Mahora festival we have an extra treat for you, Dekopin Rocket managed to acquire an extra band member for tonight only who I'm sure you'll all love" she said as a panel opened on stage and a figure was raised up from below.
"Ladies and gentle man we give you…Naruto Uzumaki" she shouted as the lights came down on him lighting him up in a pair of jeans and a white shirt complete with tie like the others, I his hands he had a electric guitar "Ready girls" he said as they shouted "Yeah"
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He stood by Misa on stage as they shared the mike for the song
Nakidashi sou na kao de ueru hikui sora
suru koto mo naku toki wo kezuru
Haki dasu ba no nai omoi wo nomikonde
iradachi majiri no tsuba wo haku
Yuuna and the others were amazed hearing him play perfectly on the guitar and his voice being at the perfect synch with Misa's as they sang together.
Nanimo kamo ga koware sou na
fuan daite asu ni obie asatte bakka mitetatte
Kotae wa denai koto datte wakatte
Kagirinaku hirogaru masshiro na ashita ni nani wo egaku
Genjitsu ga someyuku makura na ashita ni nani wo egaku
mogaki kagayaku
All five of them joined together to sing the chorus as many screamed cheering at the white haired boys voice, some more than others. Negi was surprised seeing his brother play just as well on the guitar as opposed to his violin. Kotaro got excited as the music was pumping and made his all the more ready when Naruto would be training him and the others.
Nayanderu jibun ga nanka dasakute jitto shite rannakute bakkure
Yaritai koto sonnamon naize
okujo de kossori kuwaeru maize Nanka tanoshikune kyo no saizen
shinpai sou na me de miteru ma ine
Naite naize nante haite
tsuyogatte mitemo maji tsurai ze Kayoi nareta usugurai douro
Yatto no omoi katta AIPODDO uwabe dake no USUPEPRAI RAPPU
nazeka omoi USUPPERA no BAGGU Yasashiku atatakai hazu no basho
omokurushikute akehanasu mado juuatsu ni oshitsubusare soude
nigekonda itsumo kouen
Nanimo kamo ga koware sou na
fuan daite asu ni obie asatte bakka mitetatte
Kotae wa denai koto datte wakatte
Mana watching from the top simply stared at her partner as his fingers moved expertly across the cords, almost made her grab him and spirit him away from the scene. "Don't know how but you always seem to be able to do everything to interest me Naruto-kun, makes it all the more satisfying when I conquer you" she smirked to herself.
Kagirinaku hirogaru masshiro na ashita ni nani wo egaku
Genjitsu ga someyuku makura na ashita ni nani wo egaku
mogaki kagayaku
Naruto also spotted members of the Vongola in the crowd as he played smiling as he saw they all cheering…well most of them. He was glad he did this for the girls as the cheerleaders were always fun to hang round and when they had asked/demanded him to join them for the concert he really couldn't resist.
Kagiriaru wazuka na toki no naka
hetakuso na jibun egake ima wa mada sorede ii
Kagirinaku hirogaru masshiro na ashita ni nani wo egaku
Genjitsu ga someyuku makura na ashita ni nani wo egaku
mogaki kagayaku
Kagirinaku hirogaru masshiro na ashita ni nani wo egaku
Genjitsu ga someyuku makura na ashita ni nani wo egaku
mogaki kagayaku.
Once they finished that song Naruto took the mike from the stand "Well…" he said plainly as the audience roared in applause and whistles "If that's your response I think we can do one more song then" he chuckled as he nodded to the girls
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When that was done Naruto waved before leaving the stage to catch up with the others but not before pecking the others on stage save Ako as he knew she liked Negi more. His last words to the audience were: "Till next time people" he waved rushing away.
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"Wow that concert thing was pretty fun" said Kotaro as they now stood by the world tree overlooking the festival "Yeah Ako-san and Naruto-nii did a god job too" said Negi as Naruto stretched his arms leaning against on the wall behind them "Pleasure but heck if being on stage isn't exhausting as well as fun."
"Everyone thank you for your hard work" said Chachamaru next to Naruto "Really, the drugs have also worn off too, now may be a good time to disband?" said Chisame wanting to upload the chibi Chiu pics to her site.
"By the way sensei it's probably best if you don't meet with Izumi in that form anymore" she advised him now back to normal and in her original clothes "Eh I can't do that. I promised her we'd meet again why not?" he asked not realizing Ako was head over heels for the adult version of him. "Negi just trust her on this okay, now come on you and me still have jobs to do a few hours ago" he said as Negi remembered.
"Ahh you're right, well if you'll please excuse us" he said with a small bow while Naruto chose to hug Chisame and Chachamaru "thanks for today you two, I hope you had fun. And see you soon okay" he said running off with Negi leaving the two blushing girls.
Chisame turned to the robot and wondered more about Naruto as she knew little so far but remembered that Chachamaru had known him a bit more than she did "Want to go for something to eat?" she offered "Oh nice nee-chan's treat?" asked Kotaro "Who said anything about treating you" she said back. "Chachamaru-san…cou…could you tell me more about Naruto-kun please?" she asked as the robot nodded "Of course Chisame-san" she replied as they three headed off.
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Earlier that day at library island Haruna had Konoka, Nodoka and Yue tied upsidedown while she was interrogating them for keeping secrets from her "Hohoho magic is it? You got the guts to hide such a juicy scoop from me?" she asked as she flicked out her whip at the three.
"Please forgive us" cried Nodoka "I'm the one at fault for everything up to now so please Haruna…" Yue begged as she was smacked hard by the whip. "You think I'll forgive you that easily? Some on spill it! Spill everything you know" said Haruna with a demented perverted look hitting Nodoka with the whip "Spill them now!" she ordered as the girls cried for mercy.
"And well originally even if something like this really does happen you guys aren't in a position to complain right?" asked Haruna pointing to the comic panel showing her torturing them making the three it showed very, very nervous.
As Haruna turned to them they buckled under her gaze "W-w-we're sorry, please forgive us" they said I unison all bowing to the floor. "Nope I won't forgive you. Not for the rest of your life, not even after you're dead" she said grabbing the sides of Yue's mouth and pulling "You deserve to die a horrible death for keeping such an important thing from your close friend don't you think?" she said with her scary grin.
"Ro, yar ahohuhuly haight ai en horry" said Yue as she felt her mouth muscles stretched before Haruna let go "I'm just kidding, kidding. That's just how things are, it can't be helped it's top secret isn't it" she said poking Yue's cheek.
One of her people helping with the library came over to Haruna "What are you four doing? make sure you do your jobs alright" she told them. "Oh you guys are here just in time, actually I have a super huge scoop for you" said Haruna. "Ehh what?" they asked their interests perked "Actually the truth behind the authenticity of the Mahora martial arts tournament is really magi…" she was cut off by an alarmed Yue.
"Haruna! Th-th-th-that's why it's hard for us to tell you because you're always like that" she said to her friend who rubbed the back of her head "Ah…sorry, sorry" she apologized. "A-anyway if this things gets out to the public…" Haruna took over "Negi-kun will get turned into an ermine right, I know" she said finishing the warning.
"Even then I'm not sure about your decision to hide it from your closest friend though…" she said as Yue was on her knees begging and Konoka took out her phone. "Ah Chamo-kun eh, you're with Asuna right noe? Things are messy over here too, well…actually Haruna found out…" Konoka informed the ermine. "Well then I think I'll forgive you guys to spit out e…very…thing you know about and then I'll forgive you" Haruna offered her deal which was accepted fast.
"Practe Bigi Nar Ardescat" said Konoka and Yue with their wands creating their fire spell "Uwoo this really is awesome" said an amazed Haruna seeing magic up close "Congratulations you finally did it Yue" said Nodoka to her best friend "No, um…uh…" she tried to say.
"Hmm? What about magic tools?" Haruna asked as Nodoka and Konoka raised their hands taking out their pactio cards "Adeat" they called activating their artifacts. "Oooh this is…a real-life transformation, real-life magical girls…sweet" she said her dreams coming reality "Hoho…andso Nodoka had a magic book that can read people minds…" she got a "Yes" from the nervous girl "And mine can completely cure any injury within 3 minutes" said Konoka happily.
"Amazing any injury, huh? Healing spell makes it sound like a video game. I mean seriously could such a thing really be possible. And reading people's thoughts isn't that kind of dangerous. This is certainly more like an RPG than a Sunday morning thing. Oh this is bad my grasp of reality is beginning to crumble, but still…AWESOME! I want those too!" she erupted happily.
Outside Negi in a cat eared hoodie and Naruto in a regular hoodie with his feature showing had arrived at the library "Phew-next up is the library expedition club's expedition event" said Negi "Hopefully there won't be too much excitement, otherwise we'll burn out before we can finish" said Naruto as the two sat down at a nearby tea stand.
"still that was a great live concert Naruto-nii, Ako-san and the others are so skilled" said Negi as his mind trailed back to their private conversation "Main character of a tale…minus points…happiness…you should become yourself" he muttered before being shaken by Naruto "Negi you sure you're okay, we can take a rest if you want" he said to his brother.
"No I'm just thinking too much Naruto-nii and Nodoka-san and the other are next" he said remembering his kiss with Nodoka "Aww you remembering your kiss with Nodoka-chan" he teased seeing the blush "How do you know about that?" he blurted out as Naruto laughed at his reaction.
Back inside Konoka and Nodoka had explained the conditions for the pactio "Kiss…basically you mean that when you kiss with either Negi-kun or Naruto-kun the contract thing gets established" she said surprised at the sweet way to earn the magic tool. "Ehh does that mean that Konoka did it too?" she asked as she nodded "Yeah Asuna, Iincho and Se-chan did it too. Naruto-kun I think has five contracts as well" she said.
What…hmm, I see. this is hmm yeah" she said her mind planning her next move almost like an evil mastermind "Um since when did Haruna notice…?" asked Yue "Well I just kinda did a little while ago. You shouldn't underestimate Paru-sama you know Yuechhi-kun" she said with a dangerous aura as Naruto and Negi walked in.
"Ah everyone there you are, we've been looking for you all" said Negi as there was a flash in Haruna's glasses as she rushed over to Naruto "Welcome Naruto-kun, you really came at just the right time now stand over there, yeah right here" she said moving him into position. She clapped her hands together "Itadakimasu" she said before grabbing his face and pulling him into a kiss.
This shocked all the girls but their mouths went wider as Naruto put his hands round her back to pull her close and it was about 15 seconds before they broke away "Hey…" said Naruto in a slight daze, having someone like Haruna just kiss you as a greeting was nice.
"Eh the card's not coming out…maybe I should use tongue this time" she said going back for more before her friends bashed her head in "What are you doing?" they cried blushing at the display they just saw. "Eh…ah sorry what a thing for me to do but he doesn't mind, and I only lost myself to greed for a moment" she said as the two cried "Liar!"
"Haruna-chan…what going…" she hugged Naruto drawing circles in his chest "Naruto-kun I want that so called artifact super dream item as well" she said moving her face back to his again. "EH…how did Haruna-san know about the artifact?" asked Nagi in shock at having another girl find out "I-I-I'm sorry the secret was finally exposed to Haruna as well" said Nodoka.
"Doesn't really matter I was going t tell her anyway" Naruto admitted holding the girl "Yeah, thanks Naruto-kun, I'm glad there's so much more of you to like about, first the book, your personality, how freakin gorgeous you are and now magic" she said happily. "There's a bonus…these ears and tail are real" he told her as her mind went into overdrive at the new doujin ideas.
"Haruna…can I ask simply why you want to have an artifact?" she shook her head of her thoughts for now "Why do I want to help…that's simple, because it looks fun. It's magic you know, ahh magic it has such a corny yet sweet ring to it. And so Naruto-kun can I get my artifact now please" she said puckering her lips.
"Fufu…nice, you're nice Saotome Haruna-san" said a small smoking rodent "Who goes there?" asked Haruna turning her head "You're just like that Asakura-nee-san we seem to think on the same level" said Chamo smirking as Naruto took his cigarette away not having something like that in a library.
"Ohh the ermine Chamo-kun really can speak, although you don't talk very cute for a magical girl mascot" she commented walking over to look him over "Leave me out of that mascot thing. I'm the though hard-boiled nice guy" he said with Naruto muttering "More like soft-boiled…"
"For the contract a magic circle is needed" he informed her "Oh I see a magic circle, as expected of magic stuff. Naruto-kun you can make the circle right?" he nodded to her question as she pumped her fist. "Wait a second Chamo-kun don't tell her this, we can't just make contracts so easily. If we do they might get dragged into danger" he told his friend.
"Negi you know as well as I that when Haruna gets her pactio I'll be training her to use it properly alongside some other things I think she'll be able to manage. Besides it was only a matter of time for I brought her into my group" he said as Haruna put on a thoughtful look. "Oh right Konoka said you had partners but I have to ask has Yue not made a provisional contract with Negi?"
"Ohh that's right, Yuecchi should do it too" said Chamo grinning hoping to get at least one card out of this "Didn't you mention earlier you wanted to do it?" he said making Yue blush "Ch-Chamo-san what are you talking about?" she cried shocked at him revealing it.
"I guess so…I think it's a good idea if Yue did it too" said Nodoka offering er opinion "Nodoka!" said Yue shocked at her friends willingness to let her kiss Negi. "Anyway I won't do it, even Nodoka too what kind of foolish things are you talking about? Look the expedition event is starting!" she shouting trying to move from the subject. "In that case, since I only came to see Haruna and the others…" with that Naruto shifted to wolf form then puppy …I think I'll travel in this form, anyone mind carrying me?" he said his voice a bit higher in his puppy form.
Haruna picked up the now cuddly little Naruto a held him to her chest his nuzzled stuck between her breasts much to his pleasure as he could hear her heartbeat "Sorry I'm…just a little (Yawn) tired" he muttered as Haruna took to petting him.
XChapter EndX
I think I'll leave it here for next time people as I don't want to do too much this chapter. Also next tenchi chapter will be slow progress I'm afraid but should be up next month hoepfully. Fairy Tail should be next week at best so be on the look out.
Hope you enjoyed the moments with the girls I know I did, and soon will be the battle for Mahora, won't that be fun, and I wonder what Naruto's next pactio will be as Haruna's will stay the same as it's perfect for her.
Till next time, Bye