(Hey guys welcome back to my next arc. This one's gonna be taking the boys and their class to Dustin's turf in New York city where they hope to have some fun and enjoyment.)
It was one evening at the girls dorms, all the girls were in the foyer while their profs and Zyphon were the center of attention, "Good to see everyone's here." Negi said.
"Everyone have their muffin?" Dustin asked as he counted, "Muffin, muffin, who doesn't have a muffin?"
"All muffins, for thirty two girls accounted for, Master Dustin." Zyphon totaled them up.
"Good, now we can begin." Dustin said.
Eva whispered to Rin and Kaede, "This better be important, or so help me…"
"I doubt they brought us out tonight for a muffin party." Rin assured her.
"Wonder what's up?" Kaede asked as she took a bite out of her muffin.
"As you all are aware, we will be getting a week off of class while the schools classrooms are undergoing new renovations." Negi began.
"And I find this perfect timing," Dustin continued, "Why you ask, because I got this letter yesterday from an old friend of my family's. Mr. Darius Mikael."
"Wait, you said Darius Mikael?" Ayaka began, "The multi-billionaire philanthropist and owner of all Mikael hotels stationed throughout America?"
"Oh yeah, he's invited us all out to New York and stay at his number one hotel." Dustin explained.
"New York, that's where you're from right, Dustin-kun?" Madoka asked.
"Precisely."
"Alright, we're going on a trip to America!" Sakurako squealed and just about half the class started getting excited.
"So I take it you're all interested?" Negi asked.
"Yes!" they cheered.
"Well good, I'll be giving Darius a call to let him know we accept the invite," Dustin said, "In the meantime, all of you pack the essentials and try not to overdo it."
"Hai!"
Later that night in Mana and Zazie's room Dustin was on his cell with Darius, "Yes, we'll leave in two days Master, be sure to have everything set up for our arrival. Ok see ya then. Bye." He hung up.
"I don't think we've ever seen you this happy before, Dustin." Mana noticed.
"You would be to if you're finally going back to your home city." Dustin reminded her.
"Though there must be more to it than that." Zazie believed.
"As a matter of fact Zazie, there is," Dustin answered, "See the spirit warrior training class I worked with is having their reunion, and I sure as hell don't wanna miss it."
"Then I assume your friends Jethro, Elroy, and Jade will be there?" Mana asked.
"Them and a lot more."
"Well, I'd look forward to meeting them all." Mana said.
"Me too." Zazie added.
"Oh believe me, everyone's gonna want to meet all of you girls." Dustin replied.
Within two days everyone was on board Ayaka's family plane flying across the ocean. Dustin was in his seat drumming his fingers together excitedly, "Oh I can't wait to get back home."
"Try and keep calm Dustin, we're not even there yet." Mana said putting a hand on his shoulder.
"I know, but I just can't help it."
Domino who had been perching on his shoulder spoke, "Yeah, I wonder what other birds moved in around my favorite tree while I was away."
"If anyone can chase them off, it's you Domino." Dustin said.
"Damn straight." Domino cawed.
"I just hope it goes better than our trip to Kyoto." Dustin said.
"I think we all can agree to that, Dustin." Mana replied.
Within a day it was already evening as the Yukihiro plane touched down at the airport and the girls were let off. As they walked through the airport Dustin spoke to the girls, "Zyphon and our luggage should be delivered to the hotel later; Darius has made sure of that."
Dustin looked around and smiled seeing a man standing around while holding a sign with Dustin's name on it, "There's our ride," He approached, "Hey, Baxter!"
"Dustin, you arrived just on time," the man named Baxter said, "And these charming young ladies must be class 3A."
"The very same."
"Well I was sent here to escort you to the Mikael hotel by order of Darius Mikael himself."
"Splendid, Baxter." Dustin said as he brought them outside to a long black limousine which made the girls gasp.
"Wow, this Darius sure knows how to treat his guests." Kazumi said taking pictures of the limousine.
"Well come on girls, don't wanna keep him waiting." Dustin said as Baxter opened up the door.
"Can we all seriously fit in that?" Chisame asked skeptically.
"Of course, if he sent any of the other limousines he owns it'd have to take two trips." Dustin joked.
Saying nothing more the girls entered the limo with half on one side and the other half on the other with Dustin sitting in the back with Mana on his left and Chao on his right, "Oh I missed riding in this thing." He reached out to the side opening up the limo's fridge and pulled out a bottle of cola and drank from it.
Soon Baxter was driving the limo through New York that night. The girls looked out their windows seeing all the bright lights from the buildings, "Wow this place is so big." Yuna gasped.
"And pretty too." Makie added while marveling at the lights.
"That's New York for la ladies, if you can make it here you can make it anywhere," Dustin answered as he kicked back with his arms around both Mana and Chao. Suddenly he looked up at the sun roof and smirked. He clicked the switch opening it up and climbed out through it so his upper half was sticking out of the limo and called out with joy, "NEW YORK CITY! I'M BACK BABY!" The girls giggled at his enthusiasm.
Soon the limo pulled up outside a big hotel, "There it is girls, the Mikael hotel. While it's not the Plaza, it's still a fine piece of work." Dustin said.
Soon Dustin, Negi, and the girls exited the limo and entered the hotel. The girls gasped in nostalgia as they looked around the hotel seeing beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, long red carpets, support beams, etc like a second Plaza hotel.
"This place is beautiful." Ako gasped.
"Dustin-kun, you've got to get us invited out here more often." Kasuga said while the boy chuckled.
When they entered the lobby they saw some workers doing their jobs from the bellman, the concierge, the registration clerk, the maids, etc. Approaching was Dustin's spirit warrior master Darius who was instead of dressed in his training robes was dressed in a black Armani suit, and red tie.
"Welcome honored guests, I am Darius Mikael. It's so nice you could come." He greeted the group.
"Thank you for having us!" the girls cheered.
"Hey Darius, how's it going?" Dustin approached.
"Dustin, it's so good to see you after so many months." Darius said as the two hugged like a grandpa and a grandson.
The girls smiled as Negi approached, "Mr. Mikael, a pleasure to see you again sir."
"Is that little Negi Springfield?" Darius asked before ruffling his hair, "You've certainly gotten taller the last time we met."
"Thank you sir." Negi smiled.
"Now then if everyone will proceed to the dining hall, a welcome dinner will be prepared shortly, however I wish that Negi, Dustin, and you lot remain here." Darius motioned to the boys, their partners, Evangeline, and Chachamaru.
With the rest of the girls going to the dining hall, the others stayed behind as Dustin spoke, "Well girls, Darius Mikael is not only an old friend of my family, but he was also the spirit warrior master who trained my father and me."
"You're a spirit warrior?" Sayo asked.
"That I am, my dear." Darius nodded.
"In his days he was regarded as the best of his generation," Eva added before turning to the old man, "Nice to see you again, Mikael."
"It's been a long time, Dark Evangel." Darius replied.
"You seem to be holding up quite well." Eva mocked his age.
"I could use some of that vampire blood." He admitted.
"You'll outlive them all Darius; you're too stubborn to die." Eva smirked as the old man laughed amusingly.
"Whoa, you two know each other?" Dustin looked at the two.
"Evangeline, oh we met many years ago, back when I was a spring chicken," Darius chuckled, "She and I battled it out like alley cats determined to prove our power."
"You two actually fought?" Negi said looking at Eva who didn't give an answer.
"So what was the outcome?" Dustin asked.
"It was a draw and we left it at that." Darius answered.
"A draw, my foot!" Eva shouted, "I insisted we finished, but you up and vanished!"
"I was satisfied with the outcome; none of us won yet none of us lost." Darius replied while Eva stuck her head up while crossing her arms.
"Well Master Darius allow me to introduce to you mine and Negi's partners." Dustin said motioning to the girls.
"Ah, yes the radiant ladies you all told me so much about," Darius began as he looked at Dustin's party, "I want to thank you girls so much for looking after my student, and I hope you continue to do so as well."
"We will." They said as Darius approached Mana.
"And you Mana, Dustin's said nothing but wonderful things about you in his letters."
"Has he now?" she smirked with interest while Dustin blushed.
"Oh yes, he said you were a kind, smart, strong, and beautiful partner and friend."
"Really?" She smirked at Dustin who blushed in embarrassment.
"Can we please go to dinner now, I'm starving!" Dustin called before his master or any of the girls could embarrass him anymore.
Soon everyone was in the dining hall sitting at a huge table eating a widespread of food, with Darius and Dustin sitting close, "Wow thanks for the spread Mr. Mikael, you rock." Haruna said.
"You're very welcome Ms. Saotome."
"Yeah stuff's good as always, but you have definitely got to try Chao and Satsuki's cooking. It's to die for." Dustin said.
"I wish you wouldn't say puns like that." Darius said feeling nervous.
"Don't worry, as long as your ticker still ticks you're alright." Dustin replied to lighten his mood.
"You're right," Darius chuckled until his cell rang. He answered it and spoke, "Yes? Good, then that'll be all, thank you," He hung up, "I've just been told your luggage has been safely delivered to the hotel and have been brought up to your penthouse suite."
"Did you give us the good one?" Dustin asked hopefully.
"I only give the best for my favorite boy and his class." Darius replied.
"Excellent." Dustin smirked.
Soon Cedric the bellman took the group up to their penthouse, "Right down this hall everyone. You know Herbert Hoover once stayed here on this very floor."
"The vacuum guy?" Fuka and Fumika asked.
"I think he means the president." Yue replied as she sipped her juice.
"That I do, Ms. Ayase," Cedric said as he handed the keycard to Dustin who opened it allowing them all access, "This is one of Mr. Mikael's finest suites ladies."
Everyone entered and gasped seeing it was a very luxurious and spacious suite, "Holy snap!" Yuna gasped.
"Is this all one suite?" Ako asked.
"Rad view!" Haruna said as they looked out the window seeing a good view of the city.
"Thanks Cedric, that'll be all." Dustin gave him a tip and he left the group to it.
"So what do we do now?" Natsumi asked.
"Well it's been a long day, and what we need before we hit the sack is a nice soak." Dustin explained with a smirk.
"You mean all of us together?" Konoka asked.
"But how?" Satomi asked.
"I've been to this suite before, and it's full of surprises." He explained.
Soon every girl was inside an Olympic sized pool that also functioned as a jacuzzi inside the bathroom soaking, "This place gets bigger and bigger by the second." Ku said as she stretched her arms up.
"I didn't know suites could ever get this big." Akira said.
"They couldn't, until Darius came up with the design." Dustin explained as he relaxed on one side between Mana and Setsuna.
"And the view's even better from here." Sakurako said as they looked at the long window.
"We're really glad we could be here thanks to you, Dustin-kun." Kakizaki said.
"Hey, you girls could use a break after our classes," Dustin said as he pulled Mana and Setsuna closer while they smiled, "And come tomorrow you're all gonna get a good taste of NYC up close and in person with my own personal tour of the greatest hotspots."
"So I suggest tonight everyone gets a goodnight sleep, because we will need all the energy we can get for tomorrow." Negi instructed while he was relaxing in between Ayaka and Evangeline.
"Ok!" they all agreed.
Soon after their bath everyone was turning in for the night with several girls sharing a room each while Dustin went to one of the other rooms and saw the canopy bed, "Still the same size as before. Just the way I like it." He went into the smaller bathroom to change and when he came out, to his surprise he saw Mana already in her pajamas while sitting on the bed, "Mana?"
"Good evening, Dustin," she said while rubbing the side next to her, "Coming to bed?"
"Yeah, but I thought you were bunking with Zazie and Setsuna."
"I did, but then I decided I sleep much better with you at my side, I mean don't you with me?" she asked smiling.
Dustin blushed, "Well now that you mention it…"
"Come on, Dustin." She beckoned him.
So Dustin went over and climbed onto the bed before both him and his main partner got onto the covers, "Goodnight, Mana."
"Goodnight, Dustin." She kissed him as Dustin turned the light out and they fell asleep.
(And that's part one of my latest saga taking place in New York, what adventures and dangers await Negi, Dustin, and the girls there? Find out next time.)