Oh my, I realize I never put a disclaimer! Better late than never!

I do not own Negima or its characters, I'm far to illiterate to come up with such genius.

P.S: This is my first fic, be gentle on me please m (_ _ ) m

ON WITH THE FIC!

Over the years, Konoka and Setsuna became close friends. Konoka being nice and welcoming really helped warm the guard's heart. Of course never being friendly with anyone in her life, Setsuna seemed a tough feat indeed. Konoka was really consistent on certain things during their childhood.

For example, every night it rained Setsuna was visited by a scared and shaking Konoka. Setsuna found the only way to calm the other girl was to allow her to spend the night in Setsuna's room, in the very same bed, in her arms. Of course Setsuna would carry her back to her room in the early hours of the morning, making sure she didn't get in trouble for running around the estate in the middle of the night.

Konoka also would spend whatever free time she had with Setsuna, even if Setsuna was busy with training. Konoka would watch from the sidelines and cheer her on. It was Konoka who bought Setsuna her first real sword; Setsuna had been using her wooden sword since she arrived.

All throughout their childhood, if you wanted to find one of them, all you had to do was find the other, seeing as they barely left the others side.

5 Years Ago

Konoka P.O.V

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It was a sunny Friday afternoon when Konoka and her loyal guard arrived at her family's private river on their estate. Konoka had begged her guard for days to take some time away from training so they could hang out more often; today in particular she made clear to Setsuna to have free.

"Eh, Konochan… Why are we at the river?" Setsuna asked when Konoka let go of her arm.

"I want to celebrate today with you, alone" Konoka said turning to smile at her guard.

Setsuna gave her a confused face. "What are we celebrating Konochan?"

She doesn't remember. Konoka inwardly frowned, but she wouldn't let this deter her plans for today.

"Today marks the fifth year we have been friends!" Konoka giggled, seeing her guard's expression of realization.

"Oh, forgive me Konochan. I didn't even realize" Setsuna said bowing to hide her blush.

"Oh I can't stay mad at you Secchan~, you're forgiven" Konoka said walking behind a nearby tree. From behind said tree, she produced a blanket and picnic basket.

Setsuna heard her charges voice fade. Looking up from her bow she saw Konoka setting up a picnic on the river bank. Walking over she watched as Konoka finished placing all the food and refreshments down.

"Come sit down silly" Konoka patted the blanket to her left.

"Does anyone know we are here? What if trouble arises?" asked Setsuna as she sat down next to Konoka.

Flicking Setsuna's forehead, Konoka stuck her tongue out. "That's why I have a guard sitting next to me"

Rubbing her forehead Setsuna chuckled "Yeah, good point Konochan"

They sat and chatted, eating the meal Konoka had stayed up late the night before preparing.

I'm getting nervous… what if Secchan doesn't feel what I feel? I know it isn't exactly common for girls to love girls… even if she says she does, how could I know she's not just saying she does because she's my guard?

Taking a deep breath, Konoka grabbed Setsuna's hand as she stood up.

"Time for part two of my celebration Secchan!"

"You mean your wonderful cooking isn't all there is?" Setsuna said feeling herself get excited.

Konoka practically dragged Setsuna behind her as she walked to the river. Taking another deep breath, Konoka took the plunge. (Metaphorically speaking of course)

"Secchan, me and you have been close for quite some time now" Konoka stole a quick glance at her guard. Upon finding a friendly smile and a slight squeeze of their joined hands, she felt a pang of hope.

Just maybe she feels the same way. No one can devote their life to someone and not have a shred of love for them right? Who am I asking these questions to?

Snapping back to the present, Konoka continued. "I don't think I will ever be as close to anyone else like I am to you. I don't think I want to be as close to anyone else, as long as I have you, I feel like I need no one else"

Setsuna started to blush under the compliments and the way the conversation was going. Feeling like Konoka wasn't getting praised enough, she decided to speak.

"It's rather selfish of me to say this, but I feel the same as you Konochan. If I'm by Konochan's side, I don't need anybody else to be close to me" Setsuna admitted blushing, avoiding eye contact.

"R-really? So I'm not the only one that feels it?" Konoka asked edging closer to Setsuna's face.

"Feel what in particular Konocha-" Setsuna was cut off as a nearby bush started to shake, a growling noise erupting from it.

The mood was set and everything! Konoka was disappointed by the interruption to say the least.

Setsuna narrowed her eyes at the bush, sensing something wasn't right. Setsuna quickly sent a telepathic message to the other guards telling them trouble was near the princess.

Setsuna pulled Konoka behind her, and took up a fighting stance holding her sword at the ready.

DUNDUNDUN! To be continued! I'm sorry if the chapters are short, its just I like to have semi-cliff hangers. I plan on updating regularly, seeing as I just suddenly have been given free time. I'm confident that I will update weekly at the least
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