A Wolf in Mahora
Chapter 30: The Love Triangle
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, Collette
Negi: Nodoka, Ayaka, Makie, Yue, Ako, Konoka, Ku Fei, Setsuna and, Luna/Shiori, Fuka, Fumika, Anya, Emily, Beatrice
Italics for thoughts and spells
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Negi and Nodoka followed the group on the library tour while Yue, Konoka, Haruna and puppy form Naruto followed behind them. "Since you have gone far into the interiors you're probably not surprised by these" said Nodoka as they walked past a waterfall…in the library "No it's incredible this place" Negi replied.
"Oh those two have a nice vibe going on" said Haruna petting the napping Naruto in her arms "Really" said a giggling Konoka "Not surprising since those two kissed during their date yesterday" added Chamo "I know I saw them when me and Naruto-kun kissed for the first time" she said with a wide grin.
"Really?" asked Konoka as Haruna nodded "Everyone watching from the shadows" pointed out Yue "No this is news to me…how come you found out before me Haruna?" Konoka asked surprised. "We came on it by chance as I needed to ask Naruto-kun a question, still seems Nodoka is doing well" she commented "Wait does that mean those two are already in a relationship? And for that what did you ask him Haruna?" questioned Konoka.
"I don't think they are nee-chan but what did you ask Naruto-sama?" said Chamo atop Konoka's head "I asked who he liked in the class, the answer was good hence I'm happy to be with him now, also HOW are they not together after going that far?" she questioned ticked off slightly. "That child is way too naïve. At this rate the space of love where only the fittest survive will not last. Alright since I'm happy we should lend her a hand" she said taking her hat off before scratching behind Naruto's ears which he responded to with a pleased whine.
"N-No I think Nodoka really is trying her best" said Yue stopping Haruna's groove "It's just maybe Nodoka doesn't have something called jealously within her. When she saw you kiss Naruto her first thought was a provisional contract between me and sensei would be good" she said a little nervous. "Hmm but in Nodoka's situation maybe it's because her feelings of affection for Negi-kun are closer to that of respect or admiration. Although I still think it's amazing that she doesn't seem to get jealous" said Konoka stating her friend's positive point.
"T-That may be true but…that would be troubling for me…" said Yue looking distressed which Haruna picked up on "That's right…Yue love is a battle, we have to get that competitive spirit out of Nodoka. If she loses him to someone else after coming this far then all out support up to this point will be for nothing" she said smacking her on the back.
Yue clasped her hand "Y…Yes, you're right" she stuttered "Hmm…Yuecchi-kun, want to head over to the other side with onee-san for a bit?" she said grinning "For a Strategy meeting"
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They made their way to a small platform with a tree in the middle Naruto by now had had a nice nap and was sitting by Haruna's side now, happy to stay in his animal form "Well Yue, what do you think about this right now?" asked Haruna. "Ha, Wh...What are you talking about?" she replied confused at what her friend was getting at.
"I'm talking about whether or not it's okay for us to do our best and keep on supporting Nodoka until we get her paired up with Negi-kun" she said surprising her "O-Of course it's okay, what are you saying now all of a sudden?" she asked back. "Is that what you really think?" she said adjusting her glasses "What are you talking about?"
"It's just Negi-kun was so cool at the tournament, Nodoka's judgement was right" she said with a wave of her hands "Well to be honest when Nodoka said she liked the 10 years old teacher at first I was a little doubtful about it. But after seeing his determination at the tournament it wouldn't be surprising to me if there really are people who think nicely of him regardless of the 10 year old thing."
She paused for a moment to let it sink in "More importantly though long before today's tournament, it seems like Nodoka and somebody else already knew everything there is about Negi-kun" she said remembering that the two of them had spilled the beans to her. "When Naruto-kun and I kissed earlier…do you wish it were you and Negi-kun?" she asked as Yue was caught by surprise by this.
"Wha…what kind f foolish thing are you talking about Haruna?" she asked red faced "Your reaction was 0.08 seconds too slow, nya…if this were the normal you it would've been an instant Tsukkomi for that just now" she told her friend making her see her hesitation.
Yue trembled while blushing "Wh…what a ridiculous…" she tried to argue "Yue-chan…I was there on the boat yesterday…from what I saw I feel the need to ask…are you in love with Negi as well?" asked Naruto to the girl. "N…No…that's not…" she said tearing up while known to them Nodoka had heard the question hiding behind one of the book shelves.
"Falling in love with your close friend's crush when you were supporting her on…huh, geez what kind of TV drama is this…" Haruna said bring Yue into a hug. "Sometimes we can't help who we fall in love with" said Naruto sagely knowing it all too well now. "Y…You're wro…" she tried to deny "it's nothing to be embarrassed about Yue. Because these things we call feelings, especially the feeling of love and something that we can't do anything about" said Haruna smiling.
Yue pushed her away before running away "You're wrong, you're both wrong" she shouted "Ah hey baka Yue" called Haruna as they all began chasing her. As she ran past the shelf Nodoka had hugged the wall so she wouldn't be seen, Haruna and Naruto not noticing but Konoka did. "Nodo…moga" Konoka tried to say before her mouth was covered by Nodoka.
Negi meanwhile was looking for the others as they tour group had gone a lot further into the library now just arriving as Yue ran from Naruto and Haruna. "You're wrong, you're wrong…" she continued to deny. "What are we wrong about? And if we're wrong why are you running away?" she tried to reason with Yue "Pleas leave me alone" was her reply as she ran forward only to crash into Negi as he rounded the corner.
She ended up straddling the boy making her go redder than you would believe "Ha I'm sorry" she said moving back fast bonking her head on the book case causing an avalanche of books to fall on her "Yue-san!" called Negi. "Well…that was lucky…good job Negi" said Naruto sitting next to Haruna as the other members told them to get back to work.
"Um Nodoka anyways for now let's calm dow…calm down uh, hau, awa" said a panicking Konoka her arms fluttering up and down as did Nodoka who seemed to be in hysterics "Anyway we should get out of here for now…" Konoka suggested.
"Ah Nodoka-san I found Yue-san's group" said Negi waving to the two startling them and before long they were all walking again and Naruto back in Haruna's arms, "How come you went back to this form Naruto-kun?" she asked getting the response "Mmm, comfy" he muttered nuzzling his face in making her grin.
Behind them Konoka was still panicking "Ch-Ch-Chamo-kun…what do we do?" she cried comically asking "Well…calm down Konoka-nee-san" he told her. "Yu-Yu-Yue actually likes Negi-kun…" she muttered still in anime tears "Yeah but Paru-nee-san was able to notice it with Naruto-sama with only a tiny bit of conversation and evidence, just as expected of them."
"Chamo-kun you knew?" she asked incredulously "Well yeah, Naruto-sama said he saw them on a boat I was there" he explained. "A-A-And on top of that Nodoka ended up hearing it too, and now the situation is like this" she whispered to the current condition of the two friends and Negi who honestly didn't now so looked very happy…well ignorance is bliss.
"The joyful expedition event hasn't even lasted for 5 minutes and it had already turned into an explosive sluggish love triangle event" continued Konoka in panic for her friends "Well…why not, this is youth too. Let's see where it goes" Chamo suggested not too concerned "Chamo-kun" she exclaimed to him.
As they walked Yue slowed down so Nodoka and Negi would move ahead only for Nodoka to notice and do the same with Negi following as well. "Sorry was I walking too fast?" he asked them "N-No…" muttered Nodoka. "What was that? How do you explain those two's action just now Chamo-kun? What will happen after this…I'm scared…I'm bad at these kind of things, help me Chamo-kun" she said knowing this was out of her ability to cope with.
Nodoka looked to her best friends concerned "Oh yeah I'll call Asuna for help" said Konoka hoping for some aid not knowing that Asuna was currently busy with her own problems so she would be no help. "Right I have to at least tell Haruna and Naruto-kun that Nodoka heard it all…Haruna…" she managed to call to her fiend.
"Wai…this area is where they put famous Japanese literature right?" she said to her self as she showed books to Negi about love triangles and how the characters usually ended up dying making Negi think "L-L-Love triangles are scary" he said trembling at the thought.
"Isn't it…Negi-kun should at least watch out for love triangle relationships too…" she told him giggling petting Naruto's head "Besides harem stories can sometimes be much nicer" at the side Yue was annoyed and cried "Haruna, don't implant strange prejudiced views against famous literature into an innocent child" she exclaimed.
'I wonder if Aniki's situation could be classed as more of a harem' wondered Chamo "Chamo-kun…if it really turned into something like that what will I do…?" asked a trembling Konoka as she imagined Nodoka killing Yue in a rage or a double suicide plot. "Hey, hey what kind of stuff are you imagining about Konoka-nee-san?" asked Chamo sweating seeing the look on her face.
As the tour came to an end the group was having a rest, "Everyone, nice work, today's expedition event is now officially over. For those who wish to experiences more thrilling adventures please consider joining our library expedition club" came the announcement. Yue was watching Negi and Nodoka chatting with each other.
'Nodoka…you used to be painfully shy. Now you're able to smile and talk with Negi-sensei, I'm so happy for you…that's why I really…' he thoughts were interrupted by Haruna."Yue why don't you go over there" she suggested making her go red "Haruna please don't mistake my intentions. I really don't feel that way" she denied the accusation from before still.
"I will continue to cheer for Nodoka and Negi-sensei like before" she told her. Both Haruna and Naruto gave her a look and said "Really?" before she could reply Negi and Nodoka called to her. "Yue…Yue come over here. We found the strange juices that you like so much!"
"Well you better go now Yue-chan other wise it'll look strange" said Naruto to the girl who was trapped now and began walking over. "We've been talking about the artifacts" Nodoka told her "Chamo-kun suggested I've been thinking that it might be a good idea to form a probationary contract with you Yue-san since Naruto-nii is making one with Haruna-san.
Especially with you practising a whole lot Yue-san, Nodoka-san agrees with me too" this surprised Yue as she sipped her juice " Oh…she did?" she muttered. "And if something dangerous were to happen again it would be safer if we had a provisional contract as well…but of course I don't plan on getting anyone in danger though" said Negi earning a sweat drop due to danger seemed to find him anyway.
"According to Chamo-kun the artifact that a person calls out is the one that matches that person's true nature" he explained "I'm looking forward to seeing Yue's artifact" commented Nodoka to the nervous Yue. "Hmm I actually didn't know that, makes sense though thinking about the articfacts the others has" voiced Naruto his tail scratching his head.
"What do you mean Naruto-kun?" asked Haruna interested "Well Zazie-chan's lets her be very graceful and deal strong blows, whereas say Chizuru-chan lets her take care of injuries like Konoka-chan. Chao-chan, Kaede-chan and Mana-chan all get their weapons suited to their style of combat really, Mana's let's her fire tracking bullets so she can save on ammo too" he elaborated.
"Ohh so that's who your partners were…does that mean that Nodoka's mind reading ability is her bobby" she smirked shocking the girl at the accusation "Don't say things about others in a bad-sounding way Haruna" she cried o her friend.
"You keep saying things like that…are you sure you're not secretly peeking at someone's thoughts in class?" she asked seeing if she had anything interesting "I'm not…I wouldn't do something like that" she waved her off "Haruna-chan I think it's because she wouldn't do something like that, is the reason Nodoka-chan got her artifact" Naruto reasoned getting a nod from the others.
"A-Anyway I think it's be better if we discussed a little bit further about the artifacts" said Yue as Nodoka plopped down next to her as making Yue sit between her and Negi. "Yeah you're right Yue" said Nodoka as Yue felt a bit nervous now "I suppose so" added Negi beside her.
"Nodoka, why are you sitting over here? This is finally another chance for you two to deepen your relationship too" Yue whispered to her friend. "Earlier too when you recommended sensei to make a provisional contract with me…it's really troubling for me. You shouldn't worry about me and be more aggressive" she told Nodoka as Negi chatted with Haruna.
"Yue it's okay…since up until now I was the only one who always got along with sensei so well" she said confusing Yue slightly "Um…see…I heard what you guys were talking about earlier…that Yue likes Negi-sensei."
This made Yue's eyes widen in fear and panic as she spring up from her seat alerting Naruto "Yue…why…didn't you tell me? I…don't like it…something like that…" she said with a small smile "Y…You are wro…" she tried to deny as Nodoka took her hands. "Yue…why couldn't you have told me sooner" she questioned.
"Y…You're wrong Nodoka…that's not it…really…I…" she tried to say before taking off "Yue!" called Nodoka after her friend as Naruto set off chasing the girl returning to regular wolf form "Did you hear us earlier Nodoka?" Haruna asked. "Yeah that's right sorry" said Konoka remembering she hadn't told her as Haruna set off as well.
"Kuu Damn it, what a miss for this Paru-sama to make" Nodoka and Negi quickly began chasing too. As she ran down the corridors Yue was ashamed of herself 'Even Nodoka heard it. Even though Nodoka was the one person who must not know "Yue-chan stop running" shouted Naruto as Yue looked back to see him and the others chasing her.
She slammed the emergency button activating the fire doors, of which Naruto and Haruna were able to make past while Negi and Konoka were caught in the middle and Nodoka just outside the first door. "Shoot are we locked in?" wondered Konoka in slight worry "What's wrong with Yue-san all of the sudden" wondered Negi.
Nodoka was banging on the door calling out to her friend before hearing that Konoka was on the other side "Konoka w-where's Yue?" she asked in panic "They went up ahead together with Naruto-kun, Haruna and Chamo-kun, it should be a dead end by the water fall up ahead though" she told her. "Negi-kun can you open the door she asked the boy pulling on the large door "Ku…it's pretty heavy, if it's okay to break I can open it though" he told her.
'Yue…why are you running away…? Why didn't you say anything up until now…?' thought Nodoka confused over her friend actions or lack of. 'Up until now what kind of emotions were you feeling while you were supporting me? Yue's feeling…Yue's heart…' she thought considering what her heart held.
She then furiously shook her head of the idea 'I…I can't, I mustn't, I can't do something like that…but Yue…' she took out her pactio card. "Yue/chan" called Naruto and Haruna as they found Yue overlooking one of the many waterfalls of the library (This sentence boggles my mind due to the strangeness of it) "Yue-chan wait, you don't have to run away, there's nothing wrong with what your feelings are to Negi" said Naruto ready to move if she jumped.
"Yue everything will be alright if we just think carefully what to do from here?" said Haruna very worried about what her friend would do. "Naruto-kun and I will support your decision what ever it may be. Even if you choose to go on a raging attack against Negi-kun, Yue" she told her "Yue-chan, it might end better than you think, I very much doubt it will end like those love triangle novels you were talking about earlier" Naruto added inching forward with his paws.
"You're wrong…both of you. I have already chosen…the choice to commit a horrible betrayal against Nodoka" she said sadly tearing up as she looked at them. "Such an ugly feeling like this should disappear along with me entirely" she said moving to the edge "Oi hey young lady, wait Yue…" she tried to reason.
"Haruna, Naruto…please tell Nodoka that I'm sorry" she said jumping off "Yue" cried Haruna seeing this as did Nodoka currently reading her mind, luckily two things occurred. First Yue used her grappling hook on the edge and Naruto had jumped off and ran across the wall attaching him self with chakra as he ran down to the girl. "Geez that idiot…take care of her Naruto-kun" said Haruna sighing in relief while Nodoka had begun making her way to her friend.
As Yue scaled down the wall not noticing Naruto running after her thoughts remained on her best friend before hearing a creaking sound, she was unlucky that her cable link broke as she fell down the chasm in the library. Thankfully Naruto jumped and grabbed her by the back of her clothes flipping her onto his back as they fell, him using wind magic to slow the fall.
When they reached the bottom Naruto picked up Yue with his tail and set her down as she remembered meeting her friends of thee expedition club for the first time and how that brought joy to her life and how she had betrayed Nodoka when she and Negi had their little date.
"Yue-chan…that day on the boat…I was there and I heard what you told Negi…" he said as she remembered telling Negi that 'I think it'd be alright if you d…don't reply until Nodoka graduates' making her feel worse. Yue-chan…you shouldn't feel guilty for the way you feel and I know that Negi doesn't have anyone he truly likes yet."
"I…Is that what happened Yue…?" asked Nodoka behind them with her book in hand "Negi-sensei doesn't have anyone he likes right now. I knew it…Yue likes Negi-sensei too don't you?" she stated to the girl. "N-Nodoka I…I…" she stuttered staring at her friend "I and Naruto know about everything Yue" she told her as Yue noticed the artifact.
"Is that so? Then everything is already…if that's the case then you both know what I did right? And how much of a horrible friend I am" she said smiling but with sorrow in her eyes. "T-That not true…more importantly I want to hear this straight from you mouth…Yue…do you like Negi-sensei?" she asked deactivating her artifact.
"…Yes" she said clenching her teeth before shouting "I…I'm sorry Nodoka. I know this is not something that can be forgiven just by apologizing. I'm supposed to be supporting you and yet…I did such a shameless thing…I even said something like that to Negi-sensei" she cried out in tears.
"Yue-chan…you're wrong about that" said Naruto calmly standing on the water "No, I understand…Its unpleasant isn't it? Having something like this done to you by a friend. But please understand this was not down on purpose and I certainly didn't choose to become attracted to Negi-sensei either" she pleaded her face in her hands as Nodoka ran over to her.
"Yue calm down" said Nodoka as Yue shook her head "No I'm really disqualified as your friend, such a foolish and stupid. I'm sorry Nodoka I'm sorry I won't cause any more trouble for…" Nodoka grabbed her shoulders "Yue, pull yourself together, Yue!" she cried in her own tears. "This kind of feeling is just temporary confusion…a misunderstanding that happens all the time in teenage years. With time this kind of feeling should eventually fade away…Nodoka I beg you" she said her tears streaming own her face as Naruto began walking over.
"Please forget everything that happened today. If you do that everything will go back to the way it was…if Nodoka doesn't like me anymore because of what happened here today…then I'll disappear" she said with a fake smile. Because I can't force unhappy thoughts onto Nodoka anymore…" she said as Nodoka reared her hand back before slapping Yue in the face "BAKA!" she cried hitting her friend.
'Ah sh…she hates me…Nodoka…completely hate me now' she thought slumping to her knees 'It can't be helped…having done something like this to a friend…it's obvious…' however she was then wrapped in a hug by Nodoka. "Baka…baka Yue, you're wrong" she said holding her close.
"Yue-chan…saying what you said…no one would be happy with it, especially your best friend" said Naruto stadning right by them now with two tails out now. "Naruto is right, if it's you Yue, even id you like Negi-sensei I'm perfectly alright with it" she said smiling to her friend.
"You two shouldn't care about how love triangles work in books since this is your own story. You are free to make it your own…make your own choices" said Naruto getting the two's attention. "Neither of you should feel quilty, Yue for her feelings and Nodoka for reading what was in Yue's heart. Negi doesn't have anyone her likes yet so all you can do is try your best"
He put this tail tips to their head "Sometimes a person can have more than one person to love them in life. Tueri omne pretiosum Nympha Somnii, Regina Maeve! Portam Aperiens ad Se Nos Alliciat!"" he told the pair passing the memory to them of the dates he's had in past couple days and how happy he was in each of them. "Negi has me as his brother but like me I believe he deserves a lot of love for all the hardships he faced so maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea for you both to like him" he told them as they smiled just as Haruna came onto the scene.
"Good thing you're here Naruto-kun otherwise I might up ended up kicking Yue in the face for worrying me for all the drama. But it looks as though there's nothing to worry about, and I thought I could get a good moment for Paru-sama" she said smiling and patting Naruto on the head. "Good thing I was here then but for now we still have a job to do…" he said as his tail wrapped around Yue hoisting her off her feet "Wha…wai…what are you doing" she questioned not liking the smile and grin on Haruna and Naruto "Just doing you a favour Yue-chan" he said as he carried her back up and meeting up with Konoka and Negi before heading to a balcony.
"Naruto what's the meaning of this and what is Chamo-kun drawing" said the struggling Yue in the grip of Naruto's tail still while Chamo drew the pactio circle "Let me go" she flailed her arms in protest. "Naruto looked to Nodoka "It's okay right?" he asked as she nodded "Yeah"
" What's okay…Nodoka please do something about this" she said desperately having a good guess what was about to happen "Ehh a provisional contract with Yue-san? Right now and here?" said a shocked Negi as Haruna and Konoka nodded. "Negi-kun, you said it yourself earlier that it'd be better to have a provisional contract" pointed out Konoka "Besides a playboy like Negi-kun wouldn't mind kissing another pretty girl would you" teased Haruna.
"Th-th-that's not…I m-mean…to suddenly to it would feel kind of impolite to Yue-san" he said blushing "Come on Yue-chan you're not getting away from this" said Naruto dropping her on her feet in the circle while Negi was pushed in by Konoka and Haruna. Both participants blushed at the closeness before trying to run.
"Naruto…as I thought this is a little…"Yue cried comically as there was a smirk on his face "Konoka-san this really is too sudden" said Negi "But Negi-kun to refuse a kiss with a lady would actually be more rude you know as an English gentleman" she told him. "Yue…if you flutter around that much simply for a kiss with a 10 year old boy, you might create some weird misunderstands you know" said Haruna having walked round seeing Konoka handle Negi.
"Maybe she just likes it that way Haruna-chan?" suggested Naruto as the two grinned at her expression "ha…no…um…a-anyways please don't carry off the conversation you two. I oppose this even if Nodoka says okay, a method like this…"she kept protesting. "She really is difficult isn't she…oh well…" said Naruto returning to human form and quickly turning her head round so her lips met with Negi's.
"That was evil…" said a giggling Haruna "You know you enjoyed it" he replied as Chamo cried "Pactio!" and Yue's card appeared in a flash of light. Her card had her in her uniform with a long coat, broom, large hat and book and the card read Philosophasta Illustrans. "Alright Yue card get…!" cried Chamo happy to get his ermine bonus for once.
"Ohh this is the card, awesome, and cool" said Haruna as Yue and Negi bowed to each other "I'm sorry Negi-sensei, we somehow forcibly…" she said "No…I', the one who…" Negi said rubbing the back of his head, Yue looked nervously at Nodoka who smiled.
"Right now it's my turn with Naruto-kun" she Haruna as he smiled creating a clone to make the circle "Ready when you are Haruna-chan" he smirked as she jumped into his arms claiming his lips for her own as the circle lit up. However like their kiss before this was a deep kiss between the two with Haruna moaning into his mouth and the girls all covering theirs and Negi's eyes from the scene not wanting him corrupted.
Yue and Nodoka did however consider the things Naruto had said and remembered how he thought of all the girls and how he treated them on the dates and wondered if getting Negi to like just one of them was the answer.
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"Ehh a date between Asuna-san and Takamichi?" said a shocked Negi as Chamo had just told them that their date had been pushed up to today as Takamichi would be busy the final day "Hmm…guess she finally gets her date, excuse me a moment I'll meet with Asuna-chan right now she should be at the café by the train station" said Naruto waving as he disappeared in a flash.
At the café now "Wh-Wh-what…a school festival date with Takahata-sensei you say?" said Takane in shock "Kagurazaka-san such an impure association between opposite genders in a teach-student relationship is not allowed" she raved loudly.
"N-No it's not a date…" she denied "On top of that to have it between a mage and a normal person would be simply preposterous" she smacked her hand down on the table to emphasise her annoyance while Mei tried to calm her down.
"I don't think it's that much of a problem really both are allowed to make their decisions Takane-chan" said the voice of Naruto, behind her as he appeared out of nowhere making them all jump. "Ahh Naruto when'd you get here!" said Asuna nearly spilling for coffee "About two seconds ago" he replied honestly.
"Anyway is it really so bad her going on a date with Takamichi Takane-chan, heck I've been on a few dates the past couple days 'that I've relived a few times over' he mentally added. "Plus Asuna is finally going on a date with her admired Takahata-sensei, took her long enough though" noted Misora "Are you ok with the various preparations like for example the victory underw…" she was cut off by Asuna shouting "Shut up the mysterious sister over there"
She then blushed remembering Takamichi ask her if she was available "B-But it was so sudden, I…I'm not mentally prepared. D-D-Do I look weird in there clothes?" she asked nervous "Asuna-chan wear what you want to wear like me Takamichi with look you look beautiful whatever it is you wear" said Naruto relieving her slightly "R-Really?" he nodded.
This got a slight look from Takane as she remembered being draped in Naruto's coat twice "You could let down you hair as well" suggested Misora pointing to her bells "How nice Kagurazaka-san, a school festival date with the person you like huh, I'm envious…" mumbled Mei. Mei…there are paramount missions that rest with us. We do not have the time to be concerned about insignificant things such as love" said Takane earning a sigh from Naruto.
"Have to disagree with you there Takane-chan…while we have responsibilities it's important we spend time with those we care for like friends or significant others" said Naruto getting nods from the girls as they agreed with him. "You know that right know I have clones surveying the tree and preventing confessions by the tree but I made sure to spend time with those I promised" he smiled remembering all the dates he'd had.
"Now mages must use or powers for the good of the people and the world and to do so we must devote ourselves selflessly" she argues "By doing so you deny what you really want to do, a person cannot solely focus on their job otherwise they miss out on something special" he said back. "Takane-chan… you need to consider your own needs outside of your job and training I know for a fact Nagi didn't and yet he ended up become the Thousand Master, the great Magister Magi" he told her as her eyes widened just as Negi and Konoka arrive.
"Wow Naruto-nii…how did you get here so fast?" asked Negi in awe of his words and how fast he got ere as Naruto pointed to the ceiling where there was a seal "That's a marker so that I can transport when ever I want, got them all over Mahora" he explained.
He then turned back to Takane "Anyway…I take it you want to become a great magister magi like Nagi was huh?" she nodded at the question as he pulled out his cards "I am already a magister magi Takane-chan" he said shocking her having believed he wasn't a full one yet "But how…"
"Hard work but not making it the only thing I do" he said as she nodded "Negi are you alright? The final match just no…from what Takahata-sensei told me Ku:Nel-san turned into your dad using magic" she asked as the boy smiled "I'm…alright now thank you Asuna-san" she nodded "What do you mean, now? It just happened…" she then realized.
"Ah you mean you used that again didn't you? How many more times" she said gripping his shoulders "Asuna-chan don't worry it was only a couple times really, besides you should concentrate on your date" said Naruto as she blushed at the thought. "Y…Yeah" she mumbled as she called over Konoka for clothing advice.
"What's Sakura-san's group doing together with Asuna-san?" asked Negi surprised to see them again "Ahh we ended up together" explained Mei simply. "But if you think about this, it's incredible isn't it. An actual date with that Takahata-sensei" she said looking happily at Asuna. "Yeah I remember Ku:Nel telling me about how Takamichi was apparently travelling with Nagi and the others, seems he became pretty famous as a result. Takamichi was part of Nagi's group who called themselves Ala Ruba, pretty much the entire magical world knew about them."
"Yes and you faced Rakan-san in the finals too Naruto…what was it like to fight him?" asked Mei starry eyed seeing how Naruto had gone toe to toe with the image of Rakan "Difficult but a learning experience" he said smiling "Wow you and Takahata-sensei are so cool and Asuna-san is so lucky to be on a date with him. I bet you'll be famous if you ever go to the magical world Naruto" she said happily like a school girl that she was.
He chuckled as Takane gave him an odd look after learning about him being a Magister magi. "Wai…wait a sec is that really true Naruto?" asked Asuna in shock "It's true Asuna-san within the magical world he's all the rage, so much that he was even featured on the covers of magazines in the home country" said Mei.
Asuna begged to get one of these magazines but sadly they were only made in the magical world where Takane was raised. She explained that mages you use their magic for the sake of man kind and are very powerful are known as the Magister Magi.
Konoka had asked if Takamichi was one but they explained that he was unable to do so but is still a very powerful warrior and was often sent around the world to deal with situations explaining his absences on various occasions in the school year. All of this made Asuna realize that she really didn't know a lot about the man she was having a date with, which brought up an internal conflict as she already knew so much about Naruto and to her he was almost equal to Takamichi.
"Also there are likely quite a number of females who are making a move on Takahata-sensei" said Mei to Asuna as the group made their way down the stairs by the world tree. "Really?" she asked a little worried "Yes, whenever he returns to the home country he's totally among the ladies" she told her "Yes but Mei-chan, Takamichi hasn't ever been seen dating anyone, and he shows no signs of being in a relationship" explained Naruto hoping to ease Asuna's worries.
"I guess but there are rumours that he may already have someone in mind" she said "What…about Shizuna-sensei?" asked Asuna remembering when she saw them together "Asuna-chan it's not her I know" said Naruto smiling which she was thankful for. "But Asuna-san Takamichi looked after you when you were still little right?" asked Negi "Eh what are you talking about?"
"I was thinking that maybe that person Takamichi has on his mind is actually Asuna-san" said Negi happily as the girl blushed at the thought "Th…That's impossible" she denied "Well…you never know about that.." he said hoping not to get hit in the head. "Asuna-chan…I think it's about time you get changed or you wont make the date" said Naruto reminding her "Ah yeah…thanks Naruto" she said taking the clothes Konoka had helped her pick.
XBreakX (Not writing the date, you want it read the manga I'm afraid)
Naruto was sitting drinking his tea on one of the rooftop café's looking at his new pactio, wondering what it would enable him to do. "I take it you just arrived Chao-chan" he said as the girl walked up behind him with a small pout at being noticed. "Am I ever gonna catch you off guard Naruto-kun?" she asked him as he chuckled pocketing the pactio "Not likely Chao-chan"
Looking back Chao was in a strange jumpsuit, maroon in colour and had a skirt like attachment. The chest part of it was white, just like the spandex pants, and had the Chao Bao Zi written across it. She had boots that went up to her thigh in the same matching colours as the jumpsuit. There gold lines attached to different parts of the suit.
"You busy Naruto-kun?" she asked as he smiled "No not really, why care to go out for a while" he suggested putting a big smile on her face "You bet" she said grabbing his arm and dragging him "Well someone's eager" he joked.
"Can't help it, not often I get to have a date with the best looking guy in Mahora" she said as he matched her pace "No need to rush, but where would you like to go?" he asked the genius. "I know a good place but I think we aren't really dressed for it" she said a little bit nervous "Doesn't matter, what matters is us having a good time, maybe I'll just magic us up some clothes" he said electing a giggle.
She led him to a hall where a lot of people were dancing together in all sorts of clothing, Naruto was wearing his black pants, white polo shirt and small black jacket keeping his features hidden this time. "Well this looks like a nice place, and there a restaurant, what do you say, eat or dance first?" he asked as she put on a thought look making her look cute. "Eat then dance that way you'll have more energy" she said as they went and found a table the two ordering a pizza to split between them and when it arrived they dug in while chatting "So Chao-chan…do the rumours I hear actually have so truth. That you want to expose magic to thee world?" he asked calmly.
"If they were I'd have to tell you I have a very good reason for doing it but I can't tell you" she said taking her slice "But you have my word that no one will get hurt" she told him. "Especially since Martians don't lie" he chuckled which she nodded to as she managed to get a bit of cheese stuck on her face.
"You know for such a culinary master, you are a messy eater Chao-chan" he said picking the cheese off and eating it "Maybe I just wanted to have your face close to mine" she said a little sultry. "In that case wish granted" he said moving from opposite her to right next to her on the round table to which she leaned her head against his shoulder.
"I wish this didn't have to end" she muttered sighing "It doesn't have to, come on lets go dance" he said pulling her to her feet and heading to the middle of the room. As they got their the playing bad went for an interesting choice of song.
(Play A Demonic Waltz-Kuroshitshuji-do not own)
Seeing the tone Naruto put his hand on Chao's waist and held her hand with his other while her remaining was over his shoulder. The two glided across the dance floor and many watched imagining them in ball room gowns as they the two matched each other's paces. "You really are a good dancer Naruto-kun, I'm glad I met you, I never expected in my life" she said a little teary eyed.
"Me neither but I'm glad you're in my life Chao-chan, you and the others made my life so much better. I don't want to lose any of you ever" he said as her face put on a slight sad face. "W-What if you didn't have a choice in that?" she asked her tone matching her expression before he lifted it "Then I'll do everything to make sure you are by my side" he said kissing her on the lips getting a few 'Awws' from other couples.
Chao quickly joined in moving her arms round his neck relishing the feelings he was putting in the kiss, he moved his arms to stoke her back making her moan slightly into the kiss, their tongues meeting in the others mouth. When they split apart there was a tin strand of saliva connecting them "Thank you…Naruto-kun" she mumbled before her simply held her close as they slow danced "You don't have to thank me Chao-chan, just enjoy" he told her before adding "Wo ai ni" making her smile more but also sob slightly as she knew things would change soon.
XBreakX
After finishing the date Naruto was took a walk through the crowds thinking about Chao 'She was smiling but I could hear her crying…what are you hiding from me Chao-chan?' he wondered. His thoughts also turned to Asuna who was probably still enjoying her date with Takamichi 'Asuna-chan…hope he makes you happy, after what Al told me you deserve it.'
"Something on your mind Naruto?" said the voice of Al appearing next to him as he walked "Hey Al, just concerned about a few people among other things, how far you into the book?" he asked his friend now keeping his hood down.
"It's very good I have to admit, one does wonder how you manage it" he chuckled "Blame Negi, kid gives me enough ideas alone, not to mention Chizuru-chan and Haruna-chan I swear they are as big a pervert as you" he said with a small smile.
"Perhaps but they probably hide it better, also I heard what you did to Nagi, didn't realize you rid her of the seal" he said as Naruto rubbed the back of his head. "Better to makes peace with the guy for what he's done, and Eva-chan is too nice to be locked up like a caged bird" he told him "You really are a wonderful person Naruto, so kind and caring. You remind me of his mother more than his father you know."
"I try…do you think I should tell him?" he asked "No, he'll find out on his own, that's would be better for him. Negi-kun still has much room to grow right now telling him about her might only confuse him" said Al turning the page of the book he was reading with Naruto's name on the cover. "Something tells me we'll have to head there once you tell him though" he muttered brushing a hand through his hair "At least he'll have you and the girls to look after him" commented Al.
As the two chuckled Naruto suddenly had someone run into him nearly knocking him down due to the speed they were going at. When he looked down at the person he was that it was Asuna dressed in a white sleeveless shirt underneath a denim jacket, short shirt and boots. She had let her hair down which Naruto thought looked nice but also saw that her eyes were red with tears flowing down them.
"Asuna-chan?" he said a little shocked "Asuna-chan what's wrong, why are you crying?" he asked as she looked up seeing his face. She pushed herself out his arms and ran away without answering "Naruto-nii" a voice called and he turned to see Ayaka running toward him.
Naruto-nii did you see Asuna run by just a moment ago?" she asked as he pointed "That way Ayaka-chan" he said as she nodded "Ayeka…look after her okay, I think she needs you a lot right now" he told her as she nodded and ran after her friend. "Why didn't you follow her Naruto?" asked Al reappearing as Naruto just stared in the direction she ran "She doesn't need me right now, now come on we need to see someone" he told him vanishing with a Shundo.
XBreakX
On a nearby rooftop Takamichi stood smoking his cigarette thinking about how he had just rejected Asuna while remembering her in her younger years. He train of thoughts were broken as he felt two people arrive "Naruto, Al…good to see you" he said as both had landed either side of him.
"You brushed her off didn't you Takamichi-kun, what a pity, she is such a lovely girl now too" said Al as Takamichi had a sad smile "Please don't start" he told him. "Takamichi…why?" asked Naruto I…don't have the right to be loved by others" he told him taking a drag.
"Then Takamichi…you are a fool. However I'll admit I once felt the same as you despite everything" he walked over to him staring straight into his eyes "But remember this…never make her cry again" he threatened. "Oh…you care for her too?" he said sweating slightly "Yes I do…but right now she needs her friends not me. Trust me if you do this again you'll regret it" he said disappearing in a flash.
"At least he can take care of her more than I could" he muttered once he left "Perhaps…Naruto does want a big family after all" said al with a small chuckle.
XBreakX
Naruto arrived by Ayaka just as Negi and Konoka arrived "Hey" he said as the girls jumped slightly…well Ayaka did. "Naruto-nii…Negi-sensei" said Ayaka seeing the two "Where's Asuna-san?" asked Negi not seeing her "Asuna-san is by herself right now, please allow her to be alone for a while" she told him.
"It didn't work out did it" Naruto stated more than asked "Yes…" said Ayaka sadly "Wha…did Takamichi reject Asuna-san…why?" asked Negi confused "Asuna-san is so pretty and strong and cool too…why was she rejected?"
"Negi…there's something you have to understand, what it is…" Naruto was interrupted by the Narutaki twins "What, what…what is everybody talking about?" said an excited Fumika "Hey listen during say 2's midnight festival let's have a party with everyone from 3-A" said Fuka "Apparently Chizu-nee and Yotsuba-san are going t make a super luxurious meal for us" said her sister almost watering at the mouth.
"Tonight at 12 everyone from 3-A must participate, I'm counting on you" said fuka in a nice gut pose before Kaede hoisted them up by the back of their tops "Hai, hai we're in the middle of something de-gozaru" she told them. "Konoka-chan, it's probably best if you go to Asuna right now, anyone know where she is?" said Naruto as Setsuna nodded "Yes Asuna-san went to Evangeline-san's resort by herself…I think you should go watch her as well ojou-sama."
"I see… understood Naruto-kun, Se-chan, well I'm off" she said heading off to the resort "Ah me too" said Negi before Naruto held the back of his hoodie "Negi…its best you stay behind" he told him. "Then I'll g to Takamichi's place, I'll ask him to reconsider his decision about Asuna-san" he said as Naruto grabbed his shoulders "It doesn't work like that Negi" he said calmly "Why not?" he questioned.
"Ayaka-chan…" he said as she stepped forward "Negi-sensei, love is a relationship between two individuals and it's a question about the heart of each individual. That's why sometimes when things don't go well there's nothing you can do about it" she told him with a small smile as Kaede went over to Naruto with a small smile.
"But…" he tied to argue "Negi-dono, I'm sure Asuna would be glad to know your worried de-gozaru" said Kaede "I don't think there is anything Negi-sensei can do for Asuna-san right now…" commented Setsuna.
Later on the group were all walking together "Love huh…I still don't understand after all" said Negi with a slight chuckle "it can't be helped, Negi-sensei is till only 10 years old" said Setsuna as they all spotted Ku Fei up ahead nibbling on a nikuman.
"It's Ku Fei, she looks kind of down" said Fuka "Ku-shishou" Negi called "Nemi-moumu" she muttered with a full mouth. "is something wrong? You looks down did something happen?" he asked her I-I-It's nothing-aru. It's not as if I'm keeping something secret from Negi-bouzu and Naruto or…um…ah…uh" with that she told them the secret.
Eh Chao-san is quitting school" they all said shocked with only Naruto being silent "I…Is this true?" asked Negi seriously as Ku Fei realized her slip now 'I've done it-aru' "I… uh…well she didn't look like she was joking-aru. Furthermore she says that she will leave the campus right after school festival ends tomorrow-aru" she explained.
"I-is this why she was crying?" wondered Naruto quietly "She didn't tell me anything" he said which Ku Fei noticed taking ut a letter "She wanted me to give this to you Naruto" she said handing him a letter with 'Drop Out Form' written on it "A drop out form…then she's really going…" he said sadly. "It seems like she has to return to her homeland-aru. Really it was so sudden I was shocked-aru" she said remembering Chao telling her to tell them "It was fun."
I…I see" stuttered Naruto before his phone went off "Yes…it's me…yes…a meeting?...yes I'll bring him" he said snapping the phone shut "Negi we have to go, we have a meeting" he told him not meeting anyone's eyes. "Naruto-nii what is it?" he asked "Not here Negi" he told him walking away with Negi quickly following behind.
"What was wrong with Naruto-kun" asked Fumika a little worried "Chao-san was a good friend of Naruto's and she didn't tell him about this…it struck him unexpectedly de-gozaru" explained Kaede. She watched his retreating form "Kaede-san…please look after him" asked Ayaka not liking the sadness in Naruto's voice "I'll do what I can Iincho-san de-gozaru."
XBreakX
Around the same time Chao was bidding the clubs she was in goodbye before heading to the fountain that Negi had been to with Ako. Chao…have you finished saying farewell to everyone" asked Hakase as she stood next to Chachamaru "Pretty much done-yo" she answered.
"Well it's not really something as big as a farewell or anything. I'm cleaning up after myself-ne" she old her friend who laughed "There you go talking like that again. But Chao-san it is not possible for you to reconsider your decision to return home after all…you what this will do to him?" she questioned knowing of her relationship with Naruto.
"That's right Chao, at least stay until everyone graduates….I my self are concerned how this could affect you both" she said concerned for her friend and creator. "If I let tomorrow slip me by I won't be able to go back home for another 22 years, I can't wait that long-yo. If it weren't for the abnormal weather and Naruto-kun waking I could've had another year-ne" she said she smiled holding back her emotions.
"I guess so…it can't be helped" sighed Hakase "But with Chao-san gone it's going to get lonely around here" she said almost tearing up. "Hakase…tears don't match people like us who sold our souls for science-ne" she said "Ehh tears…me? Of course not…" she denied "No they have clearly surfaced on your eyes" said Chachamaru. "No way!" Hakase exclaimed "Shall I replay it for you?" she offered 'Hmm Chachamaru's AI had developed quite a bit' thought Chao.
"But Chao-san is this alright? If we continue like this you might end up hurting him after all, I can tell how he feels for all of you, if you go…" she tried to tell her "It can't be helped Hakase. Like Negi he has his purpose and it doesn't match ours…Naruto-kun…I have to turn my back on him" she covered her eyes with her hands "I feel the same as he does but I have to complete my objectives here, even if he hates me for it."
"He won't hate you…he left that all behind a long time ago Chao Lingshen" said Evangeline floating on a broom with a witch's hat behind her "With the final day of the school festival approaching it looks like your magic powers have mostly recovered too-ne. Maga Nosferatu Evangeline, but how much does the new seal let through?" asked Chao with a smirk reigning in her emotions.
"Enough but don't worry I won't interfere tomorrow. However I warn you, Naruto is not to be trampled with. I have seen what he can do and believe me anything you can think of he will beat of he has to." She smirked "But trouble the boya as much as you like I don't mind…I'll even lend Chachamaru to you, just don't break her" she said dropping down.
"Thank you very much master" said the gynoid as Chao felt her phone vibrate "Mail who is it from?" asked Hakase. "Huhu…looks like Negi-bouzu and I are going to have a confrontation the night before the final day-yo" she smirked as the mail told her Negi wanted to meet one-on-one.
XBreakX
"Negi-bouzu" called Chachamaru to the boy as they stood on a roof overlooking the world tree "What's this one-on-one talk about I wonder? A guidance counselling?" she asked. Chao-san…I…I and Naruto-nii on the school festival eve protected you when you were being chased by the mage teachers, because Chao-san is my student."
He took out the time piece "Besides you lent this to me and Naruto-nii when we were in trouble which we are grateful for but…please tell me. Why a drop out form all of a sudden. Why are you doing all these bad things, Naruto-nii would talk about it once the meeting was over?" he asked her worried for his brother and student.
"Bad things-ne…did you hear that from the other mage teachers?" she said very calmly Capturing Takamichi and locking him underground was a bad thing and also trying to expose magic to regular people was…but I and Naruto-nii only want to hear your side of the story then we can believe" he pleaded slightly.
"If I told you that they're true what would you do-ne?" she asked him T…That's as a teacher…is it true?" he shouted the last part in shock "Its true-ne" she said plainly. Please tell me your reason, why did you do those kind of…" he tried to ask" What if I said I can't tell you the reason?" she asked him.
T…Than I will stop you as your teacher…I believe I must stop you from doing bad things" he told her "Interesting….want to go then? Just try and stop me Negi-sensei" she challenged him. "P…Please wait tell me why first at least tell me so Naruto-nii can know" he said as the world tree suddenly light up the night sky.
"Ohh this is wonderful-ne, it's almost the final day to-ne, this is the great luminescence that happens once every 22 years-yo. And with this stopping me become quite a bit harder now-ne" she smirked confusing Negi slightly.
"Wait Chao-san can't use magic, Naruto-nii told me and Ku-shishou told me that you use of Ki is lacking too" he listed her weaknesses. "Negi-bouzu if we were to assume that reality is a story, you'd think of yourself as an ally of justice-ne? Have you ever considered that you might be the bad guy?" he questioned caught the boy off guard.
There is no justice or evil in the world, all that exists are hundreds of justices. Well I won't go as far as that but..." in an instant she was behind Negi. "Those who make their voices heard are always the ones with power" she said surprising Negi 'Just now…?' "Whether it's justice or evil-ne" she said as Negi Shundo-ed away from her.
'Was that Shundo just now…I didn't sense her presence at all' he thought "P-please wait I don't want to fight with Chao-san, if don't at least tell me so I can tell…" she tried to ask. "Hmm…I have a better idea-ne. Negi-bouzu I'll tell you my reason and stop doing bad things too-yo, if Negi-bouzu can beat me in this fight that is-ne" she offered taking a stance.
"But if Negi-bouzu loses you and Naruto-kun must join my side" she gave her ultimatum "Eh…wai…" he was cut off "Of course I'll tell you my reasons too. It's a good offerne, as you get to learn either way-yo?" she pointed out happily before rushing forward.
"Satisfied…here I come-yo" she said as Negi activated Cantus Bellax as the two clashed fists 'Her style is different from Ku-shishou's Cho-Chouken? The one they call northern school shaolin fist? Power…speed…there's no way she's inferior to Ku-shishou…I guess she is a good partner for Naruto-nii with this strength' he thought as he felt a slight tingle from her blows.
"I understand…those conditions just now…they're for real right?" he said determined "That's right Martians don't lie-ne" she said smiling as Negi hesitated slightly allowing her to land a kick to his face before rushing forward with her assault. 'She's strong…but…not as strong as master, Naruto-nii or dad' he thought as he created magic arrows.
"Ras Tel Ma Scir Magister Undecim Spiritus Aerials Vinculum Facti" he chanted as she jumped away only for him to Shundo in front of her and parry her blow landing his free hand on her 'Got her!' he thought. "Sagitta Magica Aer Capturae" he called as his arrows formed bonds around Chao 'Alright direct hit at point blank range. Even that white haired boy was captured by this once' he thought remembering Fate.
"Wonderful-ne, Negi-bouzu…as expected of the runner up of the Mahora Martial Arts Tournament" she said as the bonds tied round her. "I-U'm sorry for something like this to a student but I need to know your reasons" he said apologetically "No, no don't worry about it. This is a fight that I picked-yo. Too bad Negi-bouzu" she said now behind him and out of her cloak.
'It can't be…how?' he wondered It might hurt a little but this is part of the fight too-ne, don't take it personally" she said as he first crackled with electricity before smacking Negi into one of the nearby columns. She went over to the crash sight "Now then…can we putt this down as Negi-bouzu's defeat?" she asked smiling.
"U…not yet" he managed to say as his body felt the strain of the electricity around it 'As a teacher I have to…stop the bad things…' he thought grabbing her wrist. "Hmm you're doing your best-ne, I'm going to get you to sleep for a while, I'll tell you my reasons at ease later-yo" she said raising her hand to his face.
Negi was lucky as a voice called out "Wait!" and the ground where she was stand exploded forcing her back. "I think I told you before that if you betray Negi-sensei's trust my sword won't keep quiet about it Chao Lingshen" said Setsuna as she and Kaede appeared, with Chamo as a bonus. "Chao-san…I saw Naruto-kun just now and learned…you have lot to answer for, Adeat" said Kaede calling out her artifact in its kunai form.
"Kaede-san…I have no choice if you're here" she said taking out her own card "Adeat" she called as he tonfa appeared "With you here things are more troublesome-ne" she said as all four got ready to do battle.
XChapter EndX
Phew one more chapter in the bag, won't be long now to magical world arc and almost time for Naruto's pactio. And FYI Chisame will get two pactio's as she'll get her actual one from Negi while she will get one from Naruto too.
I believe I have come up with a way for Chao to stay now, and to also give her access to magic in the future but I may make another double lemon with Chao and Mana as a result of this.
Next time the two partners clash and Naruto confronts Chao on her decision, tune in next time for more action.
Wo Ai Ni – Chinese for I love you
Till next time, Bye