WolfGear Presents: Negima? The mage and the Gunslinger
Pairings: Negi X ku-Fei Kaede X OC
Chapter twenty: Festival parts 3 pre festival fun
I don't own Negima!
Sayo looked up at the older woman. Well technically she was the older one but Rubi had seen and experienced life much more then she had so the made the mercenary older in mind in her book. The question she asked though was strange to the former ghost did she want to have a mother again? She only know the mercenary for a few days, it was a big question to answer.
The girl's silence unnerved Rubi even more than asking her to live with her; she started making circles in the dirt with her claw a habit that she never was able to break.
"You because you don't have any family and you can still go to school here if you want. Hell you can go to any place in the world!" The mercenary exclaimed "I always wanted a daughter too you know after taking care of Jack I realized how much I loved kids but well I can't have any of my own." She finished sadly Sayo looked at the woman with concern she just got revived and here this woman who she thought was the toughest woman on the planet was breaking down before her, she knew she had to help her like she did her.
"What happened," the former ghost asked the mercenary she really wanted to hear what happen, her eyes widened making it really hard to say no to the girl. Rubi sighed surrendering to the Sayo's big amber eyes; she just couldn't fight cute things she may seem cold hearted but cute thing still got to her.
"Well it happened a few years ago my sister just settled down with Jack's father John they we're living quite happy. We still did mercenary Jobs together till she got pregnant. I was offered a high paying job and decided to go alone. They tried to stop me from going but I wanted them to take care of themselves, after all I could take care of myself or so I thought." Rubi paused to catch her breath Sayo was hanging on to every word she spoke like they were gold. "Well things didn't go so well after I completed the job my employers double cross me. I was stabbed in the stomach; luckily John and his brothers followed me, and rushed me to the hospital. The doctors told me the blade had hit me reproductive organs damaging them to the extant we I would never be able to have kids. I did really bother me at the time because I never planned on having kids, till Jack's mother my sister was killed and John drop Jack off at my doorstep. At first I hated taking care of the kid then he sort of grew on me, pretty soon I found myself wanting to have more kids one I could call my own but I knew it was impossible."
Silence filled the air as Sayo was deep in thought but really did she have to think about it? Rubi was right she was revived by her family was dead or had long forgotten about her, she couldn't just walk up to her great nieces saying she was their great aunt they would throw her in the physic ward! If she went with Rubi she would have a family, make friends and live semi normal life. She didn't think she could really live a normal life now after all the things she seen, yes she would be Rubi's daughter not just because of convince but because the mercenary really did care about her even though they just met.
"I would be honored to be your daughter," Sayo said standing up and bowing to the older woman, Rubi gave genuine smile "Call me mom, because for now on you are Sayo Malone my daughter." The two embraced each other just as Jack arrived with Sayo's clothes they were given to him but the dean. He didn't know how the old man knew but he shrugged it off and took the new uniform to the girl.
"Well I'll just leave these here for you guys. So I got to go somewhere else now." The cowboy said walking away the two seem to be having a moment, so he decided to just ignore them and move on with his day, the Dean wanted to talk to him anyways.
While Jack was doing that Negi was organizing his students for the festival or have Ayaka order them around well he made his own plans, he wanted to be at all his students' events, met with the dean about the confession thing, and make his own counter measures for Chao's plan. It was going to be a busy day and the girls haven't even started to try and get him to their events. If only he had Chao's watch hopefully the Martian would kindly hand it over like last time. The bell rang signaling the end of period meaning now he would be hounded by the girls to go on dates with them. Before any of them could take a step Negi felt a strong hand grip the back of his suit and lift him into the air.
"Sorry ladies but I got to barrow Negi for a bit Kaede, Fei-Ku, and Setsuna come with us the Dean needs to have a word with us." Jack ordered jumping out the window he come in from the girls following behind obediently. Leaving the rest of the girls stunned giving Kazumi the perfect chance to seek out unnoticed by the others, she smelt a big scoop and she was going to be the one to get it!
Negi and walked in front of the group somewhere along the way Kataro joined them having also been requested to join in the magical staff meeting or powwow as Jack called it. Up head the Magic teachers of Mahora Academy stood at the base of the stairs that lead to the world tree, some of the magical students stood among them as well.
"So glade you could join us Negi-kun and I see you brought some others with you as well, that's good we need all the help we can get." The Dean said the teachers introduced themselves to Negi apologizing for keeping their status as mages secret. Negi waved them off saying he understood. The Dean continued on explaining why they were here, and about the true secret of the world tree. "Does everyone understand what they have to do? We have to stop any confession in the six areas at all cost but make sure not to cause too much of seen."
The gathered mages nodded in agreement saying they understood their mission. Suddenly Jack pulled out his pistol and shoot down a floating camera that was spying on them. "Looks like we go some admirers" the cowboy said holstering his gun both he and Negi knew it was Chao and Satomi in hiding. The teachers informed them about student who knew of magic and hated the mage teachers, the Dean brushed the incident aside saying the confessions come first before the disruptive students.
The group spilt up going to their assigned sectors the teacher formed their own groups well Negi, Setsuna and Kataro form their own and Fei-Ku and Kaede paired up Jack decide to go alone saying it would be more efficient.
Meanwhile a cloaked figure was being hunted down by beings in black; the cloaked from spotted a familiar cowboy and jumped crashing into the cowboy. Jack felt a sudden weight crash into to his side he looks down and sees none other than Chao Lingshin.
"Can you please help me? I'm being chased by some bad people if you do I'll reward you for your troubles." The genius promised she didn't really want to revel her skills, she was hoping to run into Negi but Jack would have to do, he may even be come a companion in her little scheme.
"Is that a job offer?" the cowboy asked as the black cloaked figures drew closer, he was having a hard time deciding what to do if he didn't help her there was no doubt the time traveler would get away anyways so he might as well get in her good books besides he wanted to fight in her tournament later he never could turn down a good fight.
"You beat just get these guys off my tail ok?"
Jack picks Chao up bridal style he need to get these guys to a less crowded area plus he need to find the master to those puppets. He jumped from building to building moving so fast he was nothing but a blur to the by standers blow. They found and alleyway to hide in for a moment but it didn't last long as Jack sense more approaching.
"Stay here," Jack said darkly. Chao remained frozen where she stood it was the first time she seen mission mode Jack. Though he knew they would be enemies later, it was Jack's policy finish the job no matter the consequences, besides it wasn't like Mahora was actually paying him and he was a mercenary after all.
The black puppets landed in front of Jack before they even attacked they were dispatched with two quick shots from Jack's gun a cold mask of indifference fix on his face. He looks to the left and sees a girl standing behind a light pole; he could tell she had magic by her aura making her an enemy, before the helpless girl knew what happen she was hit across the head knocked out instantly.
The shuffling of feet was heard as Gandolfini and Takane D. Goodman from the meeting earlier appeared shocked at what they have seen.
"McCoy-San why are you helping Chao," the dark skinned teacher yelled as he reached for his own gun but before it was even halfway out of the holster a powerful grip latched onto his wrist.
"Sorry but she just hired me to be her bodyguard for a while so I would suggest you surrender now and leave her to me." Jack said coldly he wanted to make sure he reminded these people that just because he agreed to help them don't mean he's their friend, agent or cares about their petty origination.
The teacher screamed in pain as he felt his wrist snap then Jack adjusted his grip so he held the man's fingers with a cruel smirk he broke the black man's fingers making him in capable of fighting, he broke a few of his ribs just for good measure though. Takane came up from behind him, he didn't even spare her a glance as he back handed her sending her flying into pile of garbage unconscious.
With her pursuers knocked or incapacitated Chao approached the cowboy who extended his hand "Oh right your reward" she fished around here pockets and pulled out an odd looking watch. "Here you go I hope you put it to good use." The Martian girl said walking away she was now free as a bird and Jack was the one who opened the cage.
Jack looks at the three downed Magicians it would be bother if they reported him to the Dean, with a quick flick of the wrist he erased the last couple minutes of their memories. He approaches a nearby steel fence using his inhuman strength he pulled off some of the steel bars, muttering a small fire high heat fire spell the steel rearranged itself to a new shape, with the cooling metal resting in his hand Jack goes to find Negi, he had feeling the young mage had more use for this watch then he did.
Elsewhere Negi stared at his agenda book that he used to keep track of his dates with the girls at first it was just one or two then next he looked he had to go at least thirty events! It was just like last time except he didn't have the time watch and he hadn't run into Chao yet so he was screwed either way.
"Looks like you need some help there," a voice called out Jack emerged from the crowd swinging a familiar watch by its chain.
"How did you…" the young mage couldn't finish his sentence as the cowboy threw the watch at him, Negi fumbled with it trying not to drop it on the ground, eventually he was able to get a secure grip on the device.
"A little gift from our friend Chao, I'm sure you'll need it more than me." Jack tilted his hat to the boy then disappeared into the crowds.
Though Negi trusted Jack with his life he couldn't shake the feeling that Jack was up to something but shakes it off. The cowboy's methods maybe a little extreme and questionable but he would never betray his friends. Right now though he was going to go take a nap he needs his rest after all.
After getting a full day's sleep Negi was refreshed and ready to take on the day again he activated the watch, the room spun and swayed around him till he was back at the beginning of the festival again just as the biplanes just finished their routine.
"I think I'll go check out that dinosaur expo," the young mage exclaim he just loved dinosaurs!
Meanwhile the other Negi was checking up on the class's Western Saloon, the line went all the way down to the first floor! He wondered why it was such a hit when he came across Yuna and Akira who were dress in corsets and stockings…and that was it really.
"Hey look its Negi-sensei!" Yuna exclaimed causing all the girls in the room to envelop him in a massive hug, which almost made him suffocate in their beasts. Once they realized what they were doing they back offed giving the young mage some much needed space. After catching his breath Negi looks around the room to see the results of the girls work, there was a bar with a kitchen in the back which Satsuki was in charges of, the room its self was remodel to look like a saloon with poker tables and a dance stage.
"Is this really the room?" he questioned impressed at the girls' hard work Yuna sat him down at a table right in front of the stage. Before he knew it a glass of cold water and platter of chicken was thrown in front of him.
"Here you go Negi-sensei this ones on the house," Yuna winked walking away to serve some of the other customers. Negi happy chowed down on his food, the chicken was so tender and juice it made his mouth water, he could hear the other occupants start to cheer, setting down his food he looks up to see what was going on.
Up on stage the curtain drew back revealing Fei-Ku, Ayaka, Makie, and Akira they were all wearing corsets, stocking, and skirts that showed just enough thigh, with flowers in their hair, siesta music started to play in the background, the girls tapped their feet to the melody, stomping on the hardwood floor making clicking sound. They moved in unison kicking their legs high into air then rapidly tapped their toes, snapping their fingers as they went, it was a magnificent site to see, all the girls looks so beautiful and danced with skill but Negi only had eyes for one of them.
Ku-Fei twirled around her skirt lifting up because of the wind, in the audience she spotted Negi up front his eyes fixed intently on her and only her, this made the martial artist blush up a storm as she continued dancing her routine, in a moment of inspiration she broke away from the group continuing to move to the music, the other girls were confused as to what she was doing but stayed back keeping with the script.
The music flowed through her body, snapping and tapping to the music, Ku-Fei approached the front of the stage; she motioned for Negi to come and join her much to the crowd's amazement he did! In unison the two danced with each other spinning around on the stage snapping and clapping the music, Negi even managed to twirl Ku-Fei under his arm with a little help of course. When the music end Negi took Ku-Fei by the arm and led her out the door, surprising many of the girls with his boldness.
The two smiled at the other it maybe a little out of character by they didn't care both wanted to enjoy the festival together, Negi with his future experience that was looking more and more far way, wanted to enjoy things more than last time besides as long as he had Ku by his side he wouldn't care if they kicked him out of the school.
They decide to change into some more suitable clothes or at least Ku-Fei wanted to, she didn't mind the outfit really but it was just a bit too stuffy for her tastes. After changing into one her normal Chinese dresses which doubled as her fighting uniform, Ku-Fei was surprised to see Negi wearing a set of martial artist clothes as well, with baggy trousers and vest tied with a red belt.
"Good let's get going! I want you to show off your moves to some of the other members of the fighting club!" Ku-Fei grabbed Negi by the arm dragging him by the arm, Negi held on for dear life as he was flung about, but he felt happy spending time with Ku he was glad Jack gave him the watch, he glances off to the side to see another one of himself standing by Nodoka hopefully he could let the girl down gently and get Haruna off his back for good!
Author's notes
Hey everybody thanks for reading, now thinks might get a little confusing in the next chapters because of the whole time travel thing. I got a head ache just trying to think of a way to type it. Some scenes will be edited out or lightly skipped over. For some of you who are wondering why I had Negi going out on dates with everybody again, I want it to use it as an opportunity to get some of the girls off his back, like Haruna and her crazy schemes to get him and Nodoka together.