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Reaching you
Chapter 4: Exciting Reunion
7 AM Saturday morning
"haaaaaaaaannnnnn" Nanoha yawn as she walk to the midoriya café, a business of her family, they sell delicious and popular coffee and cakes and other kinds of foods. Her eyes turn slightly red, filled with tears building up in it as a sign of exhaustion and by the look of the dark area under her eyes she didn't get much sleep last night.
Nanoha is so sleepy she didn't felt someone is approaching her and pat her shoulder "yo! Morning Nanoha-chan! You look sleepy today!" Hayate appear and walk beside Nanoha. "uwah? what happen to you? And here I am about to congratulate you on waking up early again but it looks like I was wrong did you even sleep at all Nanoha-chan?" Hayate said panicking on Nanoha's exhausted look and big and dark eye bags. "w-well you see I was so happy Fate-chan call yesterday that I can't sleep properly" scratching her head Nanoha laugh it off like its no big deal. Hayate could not help but sigh at Nanoha's action then laugh a bit "hahaha are you an idiot Nanoha-chan?" saying that Nanoha pout then punches Hayate's shoulder lightly, whispering a half-hearted apology Hayate saw a glimpse of band aid hiding under Nanoha's bangs "whats that?" Hayate didn't wait for Nanoha's answer and swipe away her bangs before she could even protest. Hayate felt Nanoha slightly wince when she lightly touch a little red part on the skin that the band aid failed to hide "nyahaha I fell on the bed~" Hayate can't believe Nanoha is so clumsy so she punish her and flick the wound "aww! Why did you do that hayate-chan? It still hurt!" Nanoha complain and pout as she rubs her aching wound "ha! That's what you get for being clumsy, really, there is a limit on how clumsy a person could get" Hayate cross her arm and narrow her eyes at Nanoha.
"sorry"
"geez getting yourself hurt and couldn't sleep from overjoyed just because of a sudden call from Fate-chan what would you do if she suddenly appear in front of you?"Hayate smirk and give Nanoha her knowing look.
"what? I – I don't know!" Nanoha blush up to her ears. She honestly didn't think the possibilities and frantically wave her hands in front of her.
"haha well it might not happen soon but still you should prepare yourself"
"R-Right" Nanoha then clench her hands as if to encourage herself and Hayate smile wearily at her expression.
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"Mom! We're here-" Nanoha open the door, the bell at the café ring as Nanoha and Hayate enter the café. There should be no one there except her parents since the café is still close but in front of her is a girl, cleaning one of the tables with a cloth in her hand, a blonde girl stand there curiously stares back at her. The girl seems to be a little taller than Nanoha and wearing a cute white top and a black mini skirt her eyes is a stunning beautiful burgundy eyes. Nanoha is frozen for a moment while holding the door knob. She can't understand but she can't move her body and gaze never left the blonde girl when Hayate appear behind her and also greet Nanoha's parents "Momoko-san I'm here to help… to…" like Nanoha Hayate stop and became silent too. Immediately, Momoko appear from the kitchen when she heard her daughter's voice "ah Nanoha and Hayate-chan you come to help again today huh? That's good Shiro is not here today so it will be hard if it will only be me working" snapping back to reality Nanoha turn around then touches her chest realizing its beating loudly that she can hear it in her ears and her face feel hot, she knows without looking that she is blushing. Hayate saw Nanoha's weird action but she ignored her because she is more curious about the girl in front of her. Hayate ask Momoko "umm Momoko-san who is this girl?" Hayate ask 'actually she look really familiar hmm' Hayate thought. Momoko stand beside the said girl then touch her shoulder who is a little bit higher than her own "ah this girl? She is helping out today as well but the truth is…" Momoko's face becomes gloomy and her voice is trembling like she is about to cry, Nanoha was shock to see her mom like that, she immediately walk to her mother and Hayate follow behind her. "Mom whats wrong?"Nanoha touch Momoko's shoulder, tears suddenly roll down on her cheek and the three girls start to panic especially the blonde girl that's worriedly watch the scene inches away from the 2 girls and Momoko. "What happen mom? " Nanoha tighten her grip on her mother's shoulder, she can feel anger building up inside her as she never saw her mother cry before. She mentally promises herself that whoever is the reason behind this will pay for making her mother cry "… actually this girl is- is your father's… illegitimate daughter" Momoko then sob loudly and cover her face. Her words echo in the silent room and for a moment Nanoha and Hayate didn't say anything and the blonde girl's eyes widen surprise by the news herself. "WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?" the 3 girls said simultaneously.
'huh? Her voice is so familiar' Nanoha and Hayate thought then stare at the blonde girl, the girl see their stare then smile nervously and averted her gaze when she saw Momoko's sharp stare at her.
'…but a illegitimate daughter huh?' Nanoha smile a devilish smile
*snap*
'oh no' Hayate look back at Nanoha but can only see her devilish smile and dark aura surrounding her. Hayate can feel a cold sweat rolling down on her face.
"eh? Did I just hear something snap?" Momoko said lifting up her face and clasping her hands together while smiling like nothing happen.
Nanoha clench her fist then a devilish aura surround her grew bigger "so that's it huh... where is that no good father of mine? I'll teach him a lesson he won't forget" Nanoha then laugh but her laugh is so scary it made the three trembles. 'ara I overdid it huh' Momoko thought.
"Nanoha aren't you listening? I just said your father is not here" Momoko said now smiling. It looks like she's enjoying this.
"so he escape huh?" Nanoha click her tongue then smile devilishly again and she mutter some incoherent words.
"M-Momoko-san please stop putting oil to the fire!" Hayate said with a scared voice as she hides behind Momoko, she's too scared to approach Nanoha because she think she might release her anger at her.
The blonde girl was about to say something when Momoko look at her then wink and the girl, the girl immediately fell silent again then nod back at Momoko. Hayate saw Momoko and the blonde girl exchanging glances at each other, Hayate stare hard at the girl when something finally click on her head 'don't tell me…. I see' Hayate smile.
Momoko clasp her hands together hoping it will get Nanoha's attention "well it's a good act we did today" Momoko said smiling. "Eh?" Nanoha and Hayate said at the same time and the blonde girl just smile laughing slightly as she try her best to hold back her voice.
"geez Momoko-san that acting of yours shorten my lifespan" Hayate sigh as she complain
"eh? But isn't it fun Hayate-chan" Momoko smile innocently at her
"please stop it already" Hayate face palm.
the 2 talk for a while then Nanoha who still can't believe what just happen could just sigh, she can't believe she fell for her mother's joke then she look again at the girl who is looking at Hayate and Momoko talking, the girl laugh lightly, Nanoha don't understand but seeing her laugh made Nanoha smile 'wait what is this, my heart is beating so loud am I in love with her? No no the one I love is Fate-chan' Nanoha shook her head from left to right then look at the girl closely 'now that I think about it she look very familiar… I wonder where did I see her before' she thought then the girl's burgundy eyes met her slate blue ones, surprise about it Nanoha averted her eyes blushing but she saw it a necklace dangling on her neck. Nanoha couldn't help but look again this time to the necklace, after looking closely at it her eyes widen then cover her mouth 'It can't be… she is…' then the blonde girl that is looking back at her smile at her as if to confirm Nanoha's doubts. Nanoha walk to the blond girl, both of them look at each others eyes as tears build up in Nanoha's eyes.
Nanoha stretch out her hands then hug the girl around her neck tightly and slightly tiptoe to reach her then she whisper on her ears "welcome back Fate-chan" Nanoha said with a trembling voice, tears finally fall from her eyes "I'm back Nanoha" Fate said closing her eyes. "eh? So it really is you Fate-chan you really surprise us" Hayate said as she approach her two friends. Hugging Nanoha back Fate smile and said to Hayate
"yep I'm back now Hayate"
"since when? You just called yesterday then now you're here?"
"w-well there is an explanation to that"
"Anyway before that let me give you a welcome back hug Fate-chan!" Nanoha release Fate from the hug then wipe her tears away before Hayate run towards Fate in a big bear hug. Fate is taken aback, to her surprise she stop Hayate with her hands by touching her head and pushing Hayate back. "what are you doing Fate-chan?" Hayate ask dumbfound she can't believe Fate reject her hug "ah s-sorry it became a habit I guess" Fate explain "a habit?" Hayate ask then the door suddenly open with Lindy dashing in to hug Fate but was stop with Fate's magnificent hand "this is the reason… you understand now?" Fate sigh and Lindy complain.
"how could this be! my daughter rejected my hug!"
"Lindy-san I understand she just did it to me too just now" Hayate clasp together Lindy's hand
"Hayate-chan your such a good kid" Lindy then dramatically hug Hayate, the both of them crying.
"hey will you please come back to reality!" Fate's voice doesn't have any emotions in them like she didn't care.
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~Flashback~
Earlier that day…
The door open slowly at Midoriya café, burgundy eyes look around only to see Momoko is cleaning the counter "sorry but we are still close please come back again later" Momoko automatically said without looking at the door but when she didn't hear the door opening again she look up and see a blonde girl standing in front of her "It's been a while Momoko-san do you remember me?" the girl ask smiling. "…. Don't tell me your Fate-chan?" surprise the girl eyes widen "how did you know?" the girl ask "I can read minds" Momoko simply answer "eh? Really?" Fate said surprise to hear Momoko's ability "haha kidding its because you have an appearance of Fate-chan and I always imagine you to look like this when your older" Momoko smile
"I see your still as sharp as before huh? Hehe…"
"yup but I think Nanoha won't recognize you"
"ah yeah I think so too"
"well I want to ask you more things but they will come any minute now so just clean the table there and don't say anything else, leave everything to me okay?"
"eh? Ah okay"
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Present day
"and that's what happen" Fate explain as she sit in one of the tables of the café with Hayate and Nanoha. Lindy leaves the girls to take their time to talk and start a conversation with Momoko in the kitchen. While Fate is telling them how she ends up in the Midoriya café this morning costumer filled the café and on the table of 3 friends you can see delicious cakes in the table and a juice to go with it. "haha so you fall a victim huh? Well Momoko-san is always like that" Hayate said laughing then wave her hands back and forth "now I know why you change so much Hayate" Fate stare at Hayate while drinking her juice and Nanoha laugh while Hayate pout. "anyway when did you come back here?" Hayate ask after putting a piece of cake in her mouth "hmm yesterday about 3 hours before my call to you" Fate simply said then take another drink with her juice before cutting a piece of her cake "what?" Nanoha and Hayate said at the same time "you arrive yesterday and you didn't tell us? We could at least fetch you on the airport" Nanoha said tapping the table lightly. "s-sorry I felt awkward to suddenly contact you so i" Fate scratches her face when Nanoha look at her with eyes saying explain yourself. "now, now Nanoha-chan you can't blame her when she didn't bother to contact us for 7 years" Hayate smirk adding to Nanoha's range. Changing the topic before it get dangerous Fate cough then said "anyway- " but was immediately cut off by Hayate "you can't change the subject Fate-chan" resting her head in her hands Hayate stare at fate then smile "please spare me will you" Fate defeated, lean back on her chair making Nanoha laugh at the sight.
"nyahaha sorry Fate-chan we don't want to interrogate you or anything to say what happen to you this past 7 years …. I want you to tell it whenever you're ready" Nanoha look straight in Fate eyes with a concerned look then smile brightly at her making Fate blush in the process. "ahem… I'm a little curious so I want to ask… Nanoha how did you know that this girl is 'Fate' when you didn't know what Fate would look like?" Hayate scratches her chin and think "well~ I didn't know at first but I saw it Fate's necklace" Nanoha point at the beautiful crescent shape necklace "ah so that's it but what if it just look like it?" Hayate ask, Nanoha pause for a moment to eat a piece of her cake before answering Hayate "I ask around about this star shape pendant and when a saleswoman check it she was so shock and said she never see something like this so I thought that it could only have one copy" Nanoha explain pointing on her own necklace and Fate interrupt to help Nanoha explain "actually my mother and father made it specifically for me, both of them love the moon and the stars in the night sky so they thought to make these necklace as a gift for me… this is what happen when the two parts become one" Fate remove her necklace and ask for Nanoha's then combine the two and as soon as the two pendant touch each other a beautiful white light spread in its transparent body "wow I never saw it illuminate like that before" Nanoha look shock with hayate wearing the same expression "hehehe maybe you just didn't realize it before since it is always together until I give the other half to Nanoha" Fate said as she give back the necklace to Nanoha.
"hmm that necklace look magical" Hayate said
"well it is suppose to be together after all… mom always said that the night sky would not be the same if the stars or the moon is the only one illuminating the sky" Fate said laughing from the thought as if remembering the past.
"… then why did she break it into two parts?" Nanoha ask rather curious
"w-well it's umm… sorry it's a secret" Fate said, she blush bright red then averted her eyes.
She didn't understand it when her mom explains the meaning of the necklace since she was still little back when her mom gave it to her. She just thought she should give the other half to her favorite person but now she finally understands what her mom means.
'actually the reason mom decide to break it into two parts is because of the romantic meaning behind it… mom said to only separate it when I finally find the right person for me and give half of it to that person. The moon and star part represent our hearts, when it combines, it symbolized our hearts becoming one and it is also a sign that we will always be together…. Well to put it simply it's like a wedding ring'
Fate gives back the star shape pendant to Nanoha but instead of taking it back Nanoha gaze at Fate looking confuse.
"Aren't you going to take it back? Its yours after all" Nanoha said in confusion
"Nope I give it to you so its yours now… and I want you to have it no matter what"
"okay… I'll take good care of it" Nanoha reach for the pendant and accidentally brush her fingers with Fate making Nanoha blush. Nanoha saw Fate's face is slightly red but ignore it because she is very busy covering her blushing face.
Fate gaze fixed on the pendant as Nanoha wear it. 'up until now the meaning of the pendant is meaningless its only one sided… but I can't imagine liking anyone else except Nanoha so it is better if Nanoha wear it…'
"I'm glad you still wear it Nanoha" Fate smile warmly at Nanoha
"of course! Fate-chan is the one who give this to me… I always wear it" nanoha smile back at Fate making Fate's heart skip a beat.
"That's right, she ALWAYS wear it… did you know? that necklace you gave her she don't remove it no matter what happen… even if she take a bath she wear it with her" Hayate smirk leaning forward to whisper at Fate but failed miserably because Nanoha can hear it "w-what? how did you know that Hayate-chan?" Nanoha protest with a bright red face and slam her hands on the table, when she saw Fate blush again while looking surprise at her, Nanoha cover her mouth when she realize what she just said. Nanoha intend to deny the accusation but when the words blurted out from her mouth she decide to just protect herself from further embarrassment. "tsk tsk Nanoha-chan I know everything" Hayate puff as if proud at herself and this gesture irritate Nanoha. "i-I didn't! I don't want it to get wet, so, I at least remove it before I take a bath" Nanoha panic with a blush creeping to her face up to her ears. Fate and Hayate look at Nanoha in silence then Hayate pull something out of her pocket "look Fate-chan I have proof, want to have some of these picture of Nanoha undressing with a clear view of the necklace?" Hayate suggest to Fate with a devilish smile on her face while slowly spreading it in front of her to show Fate there are more pictures. Fate saw Nanoha half naked giving a clear view of her c-chest with her bra covering her breast, "p-pink" Fate mumble as she stare at the picture, she totally forgot that it's the necklace she should be looking at, Fate slam her face to the table with a loud thud to erase her dirty thoughts making the cakes raise a bit. Hayate laugh at Fate's priceless reaction "ahaha where are you looking at Fate-chan?" Nanoha slam her hands in the table shouting at Hayate "why do you have pictures of me? More over you have it in your pocket?" Nanoha protest snatching the pictures away from Hayate's hands.
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While the 3 friends talk to catch up on the 7 years away from each other a person with pink hair stand on the side of their table and put a crazy big strawberry flavor parfait in front of the 3 friends. "yey I've been waiting for this! And look there is an extra scope! " Hayate squeal in joy "thank you Signum" Hayate smile then happily swing her spoon "No need to thank me, Momoko-san said its on the house" Signum nod slightly and watch Hayate take her first taste of the parfait, gulping down a big piece, a shiver run down her spine as she savor the sweet taste "this is the best thank you Momoko-san!" Hayate show a thumbs up to Momoko who is currently standing behind the counter and giving back a thumbs up. "I can't believe you can eat this parfait all by yourself" Nanoha sigh "but don't expect you'll always get it for free" Nanoha giggle and snatch a piece of strawberry at the top of the parfait. " Fate-chan you like strawberries right?" Nanoha push the strawberry on Fate's lips "T-thank you" Fate blush as she chew the piece of strawberry. "I don't mind sharing this parfait but Nanoha-chan, I think the way you feed Fate-chan is sweeter than this parfait, it gives me cavity" Hayate laugh, the two suddenly fell silent and their head is as red as a tomato. "mou stop teasing us like that" Nanoha weakly protest "haha sorry, I can't stop myself, ahem anyway" Hayate clear her throat and look at the pink haired girl still standing beside their table "Fate-chan let me introduce you, this is my cousin Signum, Signum this is my friend I've been talking about her name is Fate Harlaown" Signum extended her hand and shook Fate's "it's a pleasure to meet you Hayate always talks about you" Fate blush lightly, she felt embarrass that Hayate actually talks about her "its nice to meet you too" Hayate look at the short haired blonde girl taking a customer's order. She called the girl for a bit, the girl nod and stand beside Signum "this is also my cousin her name is Shamal" Shamal smile and wave lightly "hello you must be Fate-chan its nice to meet you" Hayate look around again and as if to spot someone she immediately look back at Fate and point at the girl behind the counter "and the last one is that red head girl with braided pigtails her name is Vita I'll introduce you later".
After a brief talking, Shamal and Signum went back to work. When the two left, Nanoha and Fate stop talking to each other and just silently eat the food in front of them, Hayate sigh as she thought they should be talking to each other. Suddenly an idea pop inside Hayate's head "Nanoha-chan since Fate-chan just came back, how about you give her a little tour?" Nanoha blink several times
"a tour?"
"yep, go on I'll stay here for a little bit" Hayate wink at Nanoha as if giving her a message.
"b-but" Nanoha hesitate a bit. This means she will be alone with Fate.
"Fate-chan, you want Nanoha-chan to accompany you right?"
Fate look at Nanoha, even though she didn't look back at her she can tell she is waiting for her answer "yeah I would love to"
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"umm where should we go first?" Nanoha ask shyly. Fate didn't know what to do scratch her cheek "um actually I just want to walk around… a quiet place maybe?" Fate move closer to Nanoha hoping to remove the awkward atmosphere. "I know a good place let's go" Nanoha smile brightly and grab her right hand. Fate look at Nanoha's eyes then burst out laughing "W-what?" Nanoha pout "nothing. I was actually wondering how you would react when the two of us will be left alone" Fate move closer to Nanoha and stare at her blue eyes. "I'm glad you're still the cheerful and straight forward Nanoha I know" Fate laugh then lightly pat Nanoha's nose making her blush lightly. "Fate-chan" Nanoha look back feeling lost in Fate's burgundy eyes "I'm glad you stop acting all shy I thought I would walk with a ghost with you avoiding to talk to me" Nanoha playfully hit Fate's shoulder "mou let's go already" Fate laugh and walk beside Nanoha.
"So I thought you will take care of Hayate what happen to the innocent crybaby Hayate I know?"
Nanoha pretend to think "hey I did take care of her I told you I would remove her crybaby personality and with her spending most of the time with my mom I wouldn't be surprise if she became a different Hayate from what you know"
"that's true"
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That night…
"its getting late we should go home now, sorry if we suddenly impose on your family momoko-san" Lindy said then hug her friend with Shiro standing beside her in front of a now close midoriya café.
"Hey don't be like that both of you are always welcome here anytime Lindy, we are friends after all, right Shiro?" Momoko look at her husband that nods in agreement. "Okay, then we will visit again" Lindy said laughing lightly then pat Fate's back who is standing beside her to caught her attention. "Then Fate say goodbye to everyone" Lightly startled Fate open her mouth "umm thank you for having us today Momoko-san and Shiro-san and sorry if we suddenly appear without warning" Fate bow to show her gratitude and sincere apology but Momoko just lift her chin and say it's alright. Clasping her hands together Lindy blurted out something as she suddenly remember it "oh that's right I almost forgot we are moving back to our old house behind Hayate's house in a couple of days from now and because no one is leaving there for quite some time now we're only waiting until repairs and cleaning are done" Lindy smile "eh? Really I'm so glad" Momoko said feeling excited "Then where are you staying at now?" Shiro ask, "In an apartment not far from here" Fate answer "I see well then I think you should get going now its bad if two ladies walk home late at night" Shiro laugh.
"I think that apartment is on my way home so I guess I'll walk with you guys" Hayate said walking beside Fate "okay then thank you again Momoko-san and Shiro-san… bye Nanoha see you again tomorrow" Fate smile then turn her back but before she take a step away Nanoha grab the hem of Fate's shirt making her stop and turn around to see a sad looking Nanoha staring on the ground.
"What is it Nanoha?" Fate asked in confusion.
"…"
Seeing at how Nanoha act Hayate knew she has to do something. Hayate notice Momoko looking at her with a meaningful smile and Hayate nod back at her as if they are planning something. "Momoko-san you have a guest room right? Do you think 2 people could fit in it?" Hayate ask making Fate and Nanoha look at them "of course Hayate-chan" Momoko said smiling "then why don't we all sleep over at Nanoha's place is it okay Momoko-san?" Hayate said then everyone's eyes grew wide in shock on what Hayate said except Lindy who didn't say anything with a smile on her face as if she understand what is happening.
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Lindy, Fate and Hayate with the Takamachi family eat together. For the first time in a long while eating together becomes lively in the Takamachi house and looking back at Nanoha, Momoko is happy to see her daughter smile, a smile she didn't see this past years and was thankful to Fate from the bottom of her heart.
After the awkward bath together with Hayate forcing them to agree the 3 friends talk about the past in Nanoha's room about their childhood memories about what happen when Fate was away and how Hayate change. The 3 spend the time laughing together then Hayate look at the clock of Nanoha hanging on the wall with a cat design that says it 10: 00 PM. Purposely yawning Hayate stand up making the two look at her. "well then I think we should get some sleep it's not good to stay up late" Hayate said then walk to the door only to find a blonde following behind her "why are you following me?" Hayate ask tilting her head lightly "huh? of course I'm going to sleep too" Fate said blinking her eyes to state the obvious. Placing her hands on either side of Fate's shoulder Hayate close her eyes and crease her eye brows "sorry Fate-chan but there just no sleeping bag left and the room only have two beds" Hayate explain "eh? T-then I'll just sleep with you-" her words where cut off when hayate's face suddenly lean closer with a scary look on her face "that wont do Fate-chan! I never tell you this but actually I move around a lot when I sleep and when I say a lot I mean A LOT!" Fate hesitates to respond at Hayate's exaggerated words but she still try to find another way.
"then I-"
"you can't! The bed won't fit you and Lindy-san"
"then I-"
"you can't sleeping in the sofa alone is scary! And you might catch a cold!"
"then I-"
"you ca-" Hayate stop blabbing when a hand is put over her mouth. Fate sigh in defeat "alright already geez! What do you want me to do sleep here?" Fate blurted out in annoyance only to realize the meaning of her words after she said it. Hayate smile devilishly making Fate gulp nervously. "Okay, if that's what you want why didn't you say so… Nanoha-chan won't mind right Nanoha-chan?" looking back at Nanoha, Hayate smile mischievously and the two immediately turn bright red and thinking its her cue Hayate leave immediately "then bye and goodnight… take your time ahahaha~" although in a low voice Fate heard Hayate's last words making her turn around only to see the door close on her face. "I did a good job.. I'm such a nice friend" Hayate complimented herself as she walk to her own room. Thinking on how she should tease them tomorrow.
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"is it okay for me to turn the light off?" Nanoha ask to the blonde laying on the bed with stuff toys around over her pillow. "Okay" hearing a reply Nanoha flicks the switch then move back to bed, Nanoha trip on the way but successfully lay on the bed as well. "Sorry… for making you share your bed" Fate said looking at Nanoha on her right. The room was dark but the light coming from the light of the moon outside passing through the window keep the room illuminated making it easier for the two girls to see each other's face. Sleeping near the wall Fate stare at the beautiful blue eyes in awe when the illuminating light from the moon make her eyes looks like its shinning "it's okay Fate-chan my bed is big enough for the two of us anyway… although I have a spare sleeping bag if you want to" Nanoha ask thinking Fate might be feeling uncomfortable sleeping with her
"ah no, its fine to sleep here" Fate answer with a smile then show a worried face "Nanoha… aren't you going to ask about what happen to me while I was away?" Fate ask "nope I want you to tell me when your ready" Nanoha smile gently "umm Nanoha?" Fate shift and lay to her right side to look properly at Nanoha "hmm?" Nanoha smile as she lightly rub her eyes feeling more sleepy than awake "Thank you" a mix of sadness in Fate's voice caught Nanoha's attention. It doesn't sound like a response to their earlier conversation "what do you mean Fate-chan?" Nanoha ask "earlier today I was thinking how I should talk to you guys when we finally see each other or how would you react when you see me… I'm really happy to finally be able to see you guys again but deep inside I was scared" Nanoha didn't know what to say so she just quietly listen to Fate "but the my fears fade away when you and Hayate treat me like I didn't even leave this place… so thank you, really" Nanoha giggle and lightly hit Fat's head "idiot, of course we will we are friends right?" after the two laugh together they suddenly fell silent. Nanoha wanted to talk some more but it's getting late and Fate need some rest.
Fate turn around to face the wall, she was about to close her eyes when she feel Nanoha tugging her shirt. Fate turn around and saw a blushing Nanoha "hey can I… umm hug you while we sleep?" Nanoha ask shyly then cover half of her face in embarrassment "hmm Okay" Fate chuckles then lift the blanket and reach out her arms. When their body touch Fate couldn't help the smile forming on her lips then tighten her hug around the girl in her arms. Fate was glad Nanoha didn't seem to mind as she kept on moving her head to find a comfortable position. Nanoha's body feel so small that Fate thought it would break if she hug her more that she is doing now. "Fate-chan is so warm" Feeling Nanoha's breathe brush on her neck Fate gulp loudly and she can feel her heart race. Worried that Nanoha might hear it Fate mentally slap herself to calm down "nyahaha Fate's heartbeat is so fast" Fate panic making her blush, the smell of shampoo on Nanoha's hair and soap on her beautiful white skin didn't help at all to calm herself down. When she did manage to say something Fate hear a sound of a person sleeping peacefully. Relief that Nanoha is asleep Fate lay back in bed then when she close her eyes she hear Nanoha mumble "welcome back Fate-chan" this make Fate smile then comb Nanoha's hair with her hands while looking at her sleeping face, her heart suddenly skip a beat. Fate then realize she still have lingering feelings for her best friend and thought she was wrong when she say she don't love her anymore. Instead of forgetting it these scene in front of her just make the small lingering feelings big again so big it scares her. Fate bury her face in Nanoha's hair, a tear roll down on her cheeks because she knew even if she feel happy realizing her feelings again and the fact that even if Nanoha is on her arms right now her feeling will never be return.
A/N:
hello this is the 4th chapter of reaching you and Fate returns! not much Nanoha X Fate moment but from here on out Fate past will slowly reveal. I already finish this chapter a week ago but its too short so I made it longer and insert the wolkenritter and alter some scenes. I hope you enjoy it as much when I write this and I hope I get more reviews ^_^ V
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