GearWolf Presents: Negima? The mage and the Gunslinger
Pairings: NegiX ku-Fei KeadeXOC
Chapter two: Chaos at the bathhouse!
I don't own Negima!
Negi was thrown around like a rag doll well Ku-Fei who still held his hand in a death grip dashed down the halls of the Girl's Dorms (not that there are any other type of dorms) towards her room. She hoped beyond hope that none of the other girls saw her drag the pint sized teacher into her room. Not that she was embarrassed, ok not true she was, but she didn't mind it's not like she could leave him out in the cold, or worse in the hands of the class reperestinve Ayaka. The way she talked about the little professor was just creepy. Ku-Fei saw the familiar sanctuary of her room. Quickly she opened the door and slams it shut before anyone could see them enter.
After the door was shut Negi finally had time to gain his bearings again, while he waited for his heart rate to even out, he looks about the room. Ku-Fei's room was to say uniquely decorated with various Chinese symbols and posters of famous martial arts hanging from the wall. Off to the side was a small kitchen though it looked to be hardly used if the piles of Chinese takeout were any indication, there was one bunk bed against the wall across from it was a stand that held two swords, the ones she gave to Chao, if he remembered correctly. Overall it was what he expected the over zesty martial art's room to look like, than a thought crossed his mind.
"Won't your room mate be upset to have their bed stolen?" said Negi he had no problems sleeping on the floor if need be, but now that he thought about it who was Ku-Fei's roommate? He hadn't the foggiest idea, what if it was Chao! He thought in alarm thinking of the Martian time traveler. He didn't really what to deal with that right now. Luckily Ku-Fei saved him the trouble.
"Oh, No one here but me-aru!" Ku-Fei exclaimed just a little sadly at being alone for most of the time after class. Sure she had her training but other than that and eating some meals with Chao, she didn't have much of social life. Maybe that's why she invited Negi-bozou she thought to herself.
He felt a little sorry for Ku-Fei. Normally she was so bubbly that no one really noticed, but he could feel the loneliness ooze off her. "Don't worry Ku-Chan I'll bunk with you, till you tire of me." Negi joked as he patted the blonde's hair, feeling that it was surprisingly soft.
"Really!" She exclaimed has she pulled him into a death grip hug, and then dropped him on the floor, "Phew! When was the last time you had a bath!" she said holding her nose.
"A few days ago maybe?" Negi said meekly he didn't like where this was going, as Ku grabbed a bucket and wash gear. "Then we'll have to get you clean!" Ku smiled as she once again grabbed Negi's hand and dragged him towards the bathhouse "Come on no one should be there right now Negi-Bozou!" she yelled blissfully ignoring Negi's cries of protests.
At the bathhouse Negi once again found himself striped down to nothing but a small towel sitting on a stool inside the girls' bathhouse, with an equally naked Ku-Fei washing his back. He shivered has he knew, he knew! What was coming in a few minutes so he was doing all he could to speed up the washing process, well Ku-Fei felt content to take her time washing the soap suds though the ten year olds hair.
"Your hair is so dirty and filled with dust Negi-Bozou!"Said Ku-Fei as she happy scrubbed away they dirt and grime that collect on the time traveler. Just as Negi feared though he heard the voices of the others girls chatting lively in the changing area meaning they were going to be coming in any minute! Negi in desperation jumped into the pool and swam towards the most valuable hiding spot; a fake brush.
The girls poured in all going about their business as the two stayed hiding within the bush. Pretty soon the conversation turn to, you guessed it, Negi and Jack.
"Oh how I would love to get my hands on Negi-sensei's adorable little cheeks!" Ayaka squealed though she was actually thinking of different pair of cheeks then what she spoke off, but none the less she successfully caused the said child teacher to shiver in fear at whatever the hell is wrong with her.
The statement had mixed reactions among the girls some like Haruna, and Kasumi, it was well received. For Haruna it provided gossip and for Kazume it was black mail material. Ones like Nodoka shivered at the thought of being with ten feet of the kid. Every else just ignored the ramblings of the blonde pedo, most were actually more focused on Jack then Negi, which was a huge relief to the child teacher. The chatter continued on like this till Nodoka ask the taboo question.
"Konoka I heard that Negi-sensei was living with you." The meek girl shuttered out, after over hearing the Dean asking Konoka to let Negi stay with her, Nodoka freaked out because a boy would be right next door.
"Yeah he was but I didn't get a chance to tell him, so I don't know where he'll be sleeping tonight, and Grandpa didn't say anything about his friend either." Said Konoka washing her hair, Asuna who was fuming at the prospect of the little brat living with them was about to complain when she remember that Takahata told her to be nice to Negi, so she kept her voice shut; Ayaka how ever didn't.
"What!" the blonde yelled causing everyone's ears to ring from the sheer volume. "Negi-sensei is living with that wild animal! I will not allow it! I will not!" she yelled pointing an accusing figure at Asuna.
"Don't go pointing at me! I didn't ask for the brat! If you want him came and take him!" Asuna yelled has she lock arm with Ayaka in a mock brawl. "Maybe I will red! Negi-sensei needs to be in an inarching environment! Not left in the hands of some wild animal like you!"
"Why You!"
"Hey as anyone seen Ku-Fei?" Chao asked from the crowd.
"No now that you mention it." Someone said
"We haven't seen Keade either!" said the twins concerned for their older sister/motherly figure.
"It's the weekend so Keade out camping in the forest, remember." Said Yue sipping on one of her special drinks this time it was green tea, root beer, and coffee.
"Oh yeah" replied the twins relived then laughed at their forgetfulness.
"Bu that still leaves Ku-Fei!" said chao concern for her friend increasing.
Negi not wanting to be put in a position like last time thought hard for a way out. Come on he thought what would Jack do? Looking up at the lights on the ceiling, inspiration hit him like a lightning bolt, literally. Summoning up a small lightning spell he shot it up into the lights causing them to short circuit, making the light go out and the building went pitch black. Not wasting anytime Negi dashed from his hiding spot dragging a confused Ku-Fei with him till he let go of her hand leaving her standing at the entrance of the changing area. While he quickly grabbed his clothes and dress then hurried to Ku-Fei's room.
While Negi was busy with his escape the lights turned back on letting everybody she a dazed Ku-Fei holding her towel, everybody just stared as little swirly signs spun her eyes.
"Uh Aru?" everybody just took this as her usual behavior and went about their business. Now safely back in the room Negi took the time to catch his breath "I hope Jack is having a better night then me."
Meanwhile Jack who had entered the forest earlier today found himself completely lost! All the trees look the same and somehow he wondered onto a mountain. He observes the change in elevation. Yup he was defiantly on a mountain, the sweet sounds of the forest at night made themselves known to Jack as various critters moved about the brush.
A sudden rustle leaves brought Jack's hand to his gun patiently he waited for whatever was coming to show its self before shooting. Experience told him and several accidents with shooting his own people showed that not everything that moves needs to be shot or at least that what his superiors always told him. Anyway the lesson was making sure it's an enemy then shoot the thing to death.
The rustling got closer as Jack pulled the hammer back slow bringing the sights straight ahead when… a girl walked out of the brush? Jack looked closer as she walked into the moonlight; it was that really tall girl… Keade if he remembered correctly. Uncocking the hammer so it wouldn't go off, Jack gave his gun a spin then holstered it.
"Are you lost Jack-Dono?" asked Keade as she observes the cowboy she was truly surprised to see him all the way out here, but judging by his character it wasn't that hard to believe.
"That I am ma'am." Said Jack tilting his hat at the ninja "Beautiful country though." he noticed her attired from what he heard, she was wearing one of those ninja suits, Negi talked about. "Be much obliged if you could put me up for the night."
Keade took a moment to think, though the man in front of her was a complete stranger and his scruffy looks gave him a little bit of an untrustworthy appearance. His aura held no evil intentions that she could sense, so she decides to take him with her.
"Sure my camp is just a bit up the trail." She point at the direction she just came.
"Lead away ma'am" Jack said following her thought the thick brush.
"Please call me Keade, Jack-Dono."
"Alright but only if you call me Jack."
"Fair enough" she smiled
After about an hour of walking they arrive at Keade's camp which consisted of a small yellow tent, a barrel and various other camping supplies.
"My home away from home," Said Kaede proudly as she offered Jack a tour of the camp, starting by showing him the tent then the bath barrel and the stream where the moon light showed the shadows of fish swimming along the currents.
"Very impressive" Jack commented as he lied down on the ground removing his gun and knife before wrapping himself in his jacket. Keade offered to let him to sleep in the tent, but shot it down. Saying it wasn't proper, and that he was the fool who got lost. Keade just decide to drop it and go to sleep, but not without one last look at Jack.
Jack arose early like always, looking at the morning sky he figured it was maybe 5:00 am, and seeing how Keade wasn't wake yet he decided to get breakfast going. Gathering some sticks he piled them together, the with a basic fire spell he lit them; once he was sure the fire wouldn't go out. He wondered over the river to catch some fish. Not wanting to wake Keade. He decides to use his knives instead of his gun; didn't have to fish the bullet out either or waste ammo. With precise aim of a master he started throwing knives into the river.
Keade awoke to the smell of something good, looking out the tent flap she saw some fish roasting over a fire. Seeing how it was starting to get light out she reasoned she better get moving if she was going to get any training done today; at least breakfast was done. She looks around for her guest but saw that he wasn't in sight. Did leave already? For some reason she was kinda sadden, even though she knew she would see him once she got back to Mahora, but still he could have said good-bye.
A loud crash brought her out of her mussing not knowing what could have caused it she decides to investigate, but not be for eating some fish and putting out the fire; no need to burn down the forest, she reasoned before sprinting off into the trees.
When she finally got to where the sound originated from she found a boulder smashed to pieces. The strange thing was that there was steam rising from the rubble and the stone themselves were warm.
"Hello there!" Jack said coming from behind causing the young in ninja to jump back in surprise. "Knew I could get cha." He joked laughing at Kaede's shocked face making her eyes open just slightly.
"Did you do this?" Keade asked pointing to the streaming pile of rubble "Because if you did, I would like you to teach it to me."
"We'll see about that, but shouldn't you start your training?" Jack asked the ninja.
"How did you?"
"That's a secret?" he said putting his finger to his lip "Now let's get started!"
"You're coming with me?"
"Yep I always wanted to see a ninja in action, and there's no time like the present! Now come on, we're burning day light!" Jack yelled sprinting off into the wood with Keade following behind.
For the next two days Keade and Jack gallivanted around the forest, Keade showed Jack the plants and herbs that grew in the forest. Showing which one were good for healing wounds and which ones where good for stews. She even shows him some of her ninja techniques. Jack being an expert in potion making shows Kaede how to make how to make potions that temporary boasts your strength, speed, and stamina by more then double. He also showed her how to lasso and shoot a gun. The later she wasn't so keen on learning about, but said to was good know.
As the two packed up the camp Keade kept taking quick glances at the cowboy. Normally she wasn't interested in boys, but something just felt different when she looks at Jack like there where butterflies flying around in her stomach. These strange feeling appeared every time the two spared or when they taught each other something, but she knew she can't get involved with a teacher… wait a second!
"Jack you're not a teacher right?" she asked making sure she didn't give any emotions away. Jack though confused by the question answered. "Well no I'm not teacher. I'm just here to keep an eye on Negi. Why do you ask?"
"Oh no reason!" Keade said quickly making sure to keep the smile hidden away from the cowboy. Jack deciding it was just girls being weird and ignored it; continuing to pack up camp.
After they finished packing up the campsite and making sure the fire was completely out they made their way down the mountain. Toward Mahora, they just made it across the bridge when an exhausted Negi ran in front of them.
"Whoa there Negi where's the fire?" Jack asked while he ruffled the pint sized teacher's hair in a brotherly way.
"Where have you been for the past three days!" the young teacher yelled at his ruff neck friend he spent the least three day worrying about where Jack was and avoiding Ayaka and Haruna, who where determined to drag them back to their rooms. Ayaka for herself and Haruna for Nodoka, luckily they never thought to look in Ku-Fei's room.
"Sorry about that Negi. I kinda got lost in the woods, and ended up camping with Keade here all weekend, but I assume you found a place to stay?" He asked wondering if he got out of bunking with Asuna and Konoka.
"Yes well I'm staying in Ku-Fei's room." Negi said trying but failing to fight down the blush on his cheeks. Jack seeing the younger man flushed pink decides not to waste this opportunely.
"Ah what's this little Negi have a crush already?" Jack teased giving the 10 year old a hard time.
"What! You know I can't date my students!" Negi yelled at the older man.
"Ah but that's the appeal of it ain't it." The cowboy continued to tease the wizard for the next few minutes till the bell rung signaling it was time for class.
"Oh no I'm going to be late!" Negi yelled dashing off towards his classroom. Jack watched him go then turn to Keade and took her pack from her. "Here I'll take these to your dorm. Don't want cha to be late now do we?"
"Thank you Jack-kun." Blushed Keade as she took off to class luckily she already change into her uniform. When she was little ways away turned back around and shouts "You can bunk with me till you find another place! So make yourself at home." She yells then continued on her way to class.
Jack just smiled, and then walked towards the dorms. He was really starting to like it here.