"Rosario + Vampire: A Goddess of a Different Sort" (What If?)

Chapter 8 "The Ex-Girlfriend"

Based upon characters created by Akihisa Ikeda.

Ah My Goddess created by Kosuke Fujishima.

Original idea and story written by Gamera68.

Rated M for some mild language.

Genres: Fantasy / Romance / Slice-of-Life / Drama / Comedy

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Author's Note:

Sorry about the lateness of this new chapter as I was having a bit of writer's block. So I finally decided on what I'd like to cover this time around. Tsukune's "ex-girlfriend" from junior high school shows up and causes a bit of tension between herself and Moka.

Any and all feedback, comments, and reviews are always welcome.

Also a big Thank You to "zeroIQ" from here on fanfic for his inspiration regarding a certain scene involving Moka, towards the end of the chapter.

Okay, enough rambling... onto chapter 8!

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End of June, Nekomi Institute of Technology parking lot, early morning.

"Damn it, I can't believe I forgot it!" Tsukune said as he rummaged through his backpack, as he desperately looked for something very important.

"What did you forget?" Moka asked as she knitted her brow in concern.

"The research paper I finished up last night. It's worth one-half of the semester's final grade," he explained in defeat as he zipped his backpack closed.

"Do you have any idea where you left it?" the Norn inquired.

"Yeah, I must have left it on my desk in our room," he answered with a slight frown.

"If it's alright, I can go home and get it for you since it seems to be rather essential," Moka said as she gently placed her left hand upon her boyfriend's shoulder in a comforting gesture.

"You don't have to..." he replied as he was cut off since Moka had softly placed her outstretched index finger upon his lips.

"It's fine Tsukune. I shall return before long," she said as she placed her right hand on the mirror which was attached to Tsukune's motorcycle.

"Oh, um, thanks Moka," he sheepishly replied.

"There's no need to thank me as it's something that must be done if you're to pass the semester," she said with a bright smile. The goddess then vanished into the mirror, followed by a burst of blue light.

"I hope she can find it," Tsukune said to himself as he walked a short distance over to the vending machines and purchased a can of milk coffee. He then sat on a green, wooden bench as several students made their way to their morning classes.

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"Why the long face Aono, did Moka dump you?"

"No, she did not!" he retorted as he sipped on his can of coffee.

"Hey, I heard you and Moka had a huge fight," another classmate asked.

"Oh for crying out loud! Can't I get a minutes peace without being harassed every five seconds?" Tsukune shouted in mild annoyance.

"Excuse me, is your name Tsukune Aono?" a woman's voice asked. Tsukune then looked up and saw for himself who had made such a simple request.

"Um, yeah... I'm Tsukune Aono. But how do you know me?" he asked as the tall, blonde, woman quickly claimed the empty seat next to him. She was dressed in a black, dress suit with a red blouse underneath, along with matching heels on her feet.

"You don't remember me, do you?" she sweetly asked as she scooted closer to Tsukune which only resulted in him to move away from her in a nervous sweat.

"Nope, sorry," he said with a shrug.

"I'm Mirai Takanashi. We went to junior high school together," the light-haired woman said with a grin.

"Mirai Takanashi?" he repeated.

"Yes. We even 'dated' back then," the blonde said with a small smile.

"Oh crap. You can't be... her... what the hell are you doing here?" Tsukune said as a tight knot formed in the pit of his stomach once he realized who she was. He then scooted even further away from her closeness which caused him to nearly fall off of the bench.

She was the very same girl, now grown up, who had made a complete fool of him nearly 7 years ago during his last year of junior high school.

"I can assure you that I know who I am. As to answer your other question, I just – um – arrived back in Japan a short while ago and was thinking about attending classes here in the fall term," she answered.

"Look, I dunno what kinda sick game you're up to this time, but I won't have any part of it," Tsukune said as he grew aggravated by the passing second.

"I can tell that you're not too happy with me just showing up like this. And I can also understand that I'm the last person you'd want to see after what I did to you back then. If it's alright, I'd like to make it up to you. Why don't we go and have breakfast before your class starts? My treat," the blonde woman said.

"No thanks, as I already had breakfast and I'm actually waiting for my girlfriend," was his direct reply.

"You already ate and also have a girlfriend?" the light-haired woman said in uncertainty.

A few minutes later, Moka re-materialized out of the mirror of Tsukune's motorcycle after she was sure that the coast was clear of any witnesses. She then walked in the direction she most likely knew her boyfriend ran off to while he awaited for her eventual return. The goddess then detected something in the immediate area which made her feel uneasy as she drew closer to his position.

"Yeah. Why is that so hard to believe? Oh – there she is right now," Tsukune said in relief as he spotted Moka who walked towards his position with his folder in her left hand. Mirai looked over to where he had said and was somewhat caught off-guard.

"Hey... um... her name wouldn't happen to be Moka, would it?" Mirai inquired as her face turned a light shade of blue after she saw his girlfriend's bright, pink, hair.

Before Tsukune could reply, Moka made it over to his side in less than a second.

"Tsukune, please step aside!" the goddess said in an authoritative tone.

"Moka? What's wrong?" he asked as she swiftly grabbed him by his hand and pulled him to his feet. She then handed the report to him and then stood in front in a protective manner.

"Tsukune, I do not know what type of lies that she has told you but she's a demon," Moka firmly stated.

"What? I think you're mistaken Moka, I went to junior high with her," he said unsure of the sudden change in her demeanor.

"Yes, she is a demon. Just as we goddesses exist to bring good fortune and happiness, it is a demon's job to spread bad luck and misery. Was she the girl who hurt you back then? The one who said those awful things about you?" the pink-haired goddess asked.

"Yeah, but what does that have to do with her – wait a minute. I get it now. She must have used me, right?" Tsukune asked as he felt worse than before once he digested what Moka had just told him as unbelievable as it was.

"More or less. Why don't we go somewhere quiet so we can discuss this like civilized people?" Moka said as she still held her arms out in a cautionary fashion.

"Fine. If that's what you want, then sure, why not? We can go over there and have our little chat, goddess," the demoness said as she pointed out a smaller-sized building not too far away from their current location.

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Two minutes later, the trio were out of sight from the majority of the faculty and student population. Moka held onto Tsukune's hand and refused to let go of him for any reason, unless it was necessary for her to do so, naturally.

"So what do you want with him, Mara? He is my contracted client and I will not idly sit by and allow you to get too close to him," Moka sharply stated.

"Hey look, I didn't know that you two were an 'item' and I won't steal him away from you, Goddess. But what I really want is revenge for what you and your sister did to me six years ago," Mara said as her demoness features appeared on her face.

Two, thin, elongated triangles on her forehead formed a split V-shape, dark red in color. Below her now-red eyes, two, small isosceles triangles were back-to-back on each of her cheeks, just below her eyes in the same, crimson, hue.

"Look Mara, I will not apologize. You had to be punished for what you did. Besides, Kurumu and I had our job to do as well. How did you get out of there anyway?" Moka asked.

"Whatever. It wasn't that bad and I was only doing my job, okay? It's not like I had any choice in the matter, ya' know? And as for that, two idiots on this campus were the ones who unsealed me from my prison. Just being in their room gave me the creeps, what with all of the good luck charms and whatnot. And you'll never find the catalyst by the way. I made sure of that myself," Mara proudly informed Moka.

"Moka, what the hell's she talking about? And why did she do that to me back then? Mara, is it? What did I ever do to you for you to treat me so horribly, Mara? Do you have any idea how much hell you put me through? I had to beg my parents to send me off to another high school the next town over because of you! You told everybody in school that I paid money to date you! What the hell's wrong with you?!" Tsukune said as he pointed an accusing finger at the blonde demoness.

"Hey, it's my job to make you mortals miserable, okay? You were the trial assignment I had, right after I received my First Class Demon License. You and I had a contract ya' know. You wanted a girlfriend so badly and practically pleaded for me to hang out with you. I just used you to get what I wanted. I was highly-praised for that job, since it went over better than I or my boss had ever hoped. So what are you two doing together, if I may ask? It's not like goddesses to just come down here and live amongst mortals. It ain't right if ya' ask me," Mara said in an irritated tone.

"Like she said, Tsukune... it was her job. Do you have any idea what you did to him Mara? Just how badly you scarred him? He's terrified of being hurt and rejected by another woman because of you. Luckily he has me now and I am slowly healing his fractured heart. I think it's best that you leave and don't come near us, Mara. If you cause us any grief, my sister and I will make sure that you are sealed away for several millennia," Moka said.

"Ha, don't make me laugh with your empty threats. You have no authority over me, Goddess. Does he know about your big sister? Does he know of her true heritage? Or are you keeping more secrets, Moka?" Mara scoffed as she crossed her arms under her bosom.

"Moka, what does she mean – about Kurumu?" Tsukune wondered.

"Well... the thing is, Kurumu is one half-demon. Her mother is the Daimakaichō. The ruler of the underworld which humans call "Hell"," Moka stated as she avoided Tsukune's gaze for a moment.

"Hey, that's pretty cool," Tsukune said.

"Are you mad or just stupid? She's the great Daimakaichō and is the leader of all demon-kind. She's just as powerful as the Almighty One but twice as scary," Mara said with a shudder as she crossed her arms and then rubbed them with her hands.

"Stop mocking him Mara! * ahem * Anyway, that much is true, Tsukune. As Kurumu has mentioned, her mother was once mated with the Almighty One. Even though we have different mothers, we do share the same father. Whether she is half-demon or not, she's still my precious, older, sister," Moka said with a sigh. At least Tsukune took the unusual news in stride.

If Goddesses existed then it would only make sense if their opposites did, right?

"I see. Kurumu's not as bad as you say, Mara and we've actually become good friends," Tsukune happily said.

"You really haven't changed that much, huh? Still as naïve as ever," Mara scoffed.

"What the hell does that mean? Moka's been a big help since we formed our contract three months ago and we've gotten very close, I'll have you know."

"Hey, I'm just statin' the facts from when I knew ya' back then. As least you've grown a backbone, huh? So are ya' getting any at least? I wonder how it'd feel to be with... um... never mind..." Mara said with a wide grin followed by a bright blush and remained rather quiet before she said anything else regarding her long history with Kurumu.

"That's none of your damn business, Mara. What we do in our bedroom is nobody's concern, especially yours," Tsukune said with a slight scowl.

"Your bedroom? Wait a blessed minute – don't tell me you guys have gone all the way? Wow – and here I thought for sure that there was somethin' wrong with ya', Ha!" the blonde-haired demoness said with a snicker.

"Yes Mara, we share a bedroom. I've helped him to slowly get over most of the damage that was caused by you, demon. And I'll also inform you that we not only sleep in the same bed, but have also bathed together once... and we also... kiss quite often..." Moka answered as a deep blush swept across her pale cheeks from saying as much.

Tsukune however went into full body-blush mode due to extreme embarrassment.

Even though it was the truth, Moka tended to tell more than was absolutely necessary most of the time since she was unable to tell the smallest of lies, no matter how embarrassing it was regarding her and Tsukune.

At least she was rather honest about her and Tsukune's relationship, right?

"Who knew that you were such a pervert Moka? Does daddy dearest know just how close you two are? I'm sure he'd be thrilled with the sickeningly-sweet news. You two were just made for each other, huh?" Mara teased.

"I am not a pervert, Mara! I'm merely stating the truth. You know this as much and yet you still ridicule our relationship? You need to know your place, demon," Moka said with a sharp glare.

Tsukune held her hand firmer and silently asked for her to curb her emotions before she showed her divine powers in semi-seclusion since they were still on college property. Or taught the demoness an unpleasant lesson by sealing her away for several, thousand, years.

"Whatever, princess. Just so you know that since you and your sister showed up, there's been too much happiness here in Japan, which my boss won't stand for much longer. Maybe if I took away your little boyfriend, then possibly things would go back to the way they were, right? What do you say, Tsukune? If you came along with me today, then the petty little squabble between us and them over happiness and misery would be balanced out..." Mara said as Moka stepped closer to her.

"Do not test me, Mara. You know you cannot do that because of our contract. If you lay one finger on him or his family, I will see to it myself that you are sealed away for all of eternity," the pink-haired deity stated as she stared into the demoness's eyes as she flared her powers a bit and caused the demoness to step away quite hastily.

"Um... sure thing Moka... I was just kiddin' ya' know... whatever you say... um... I guess I'll be going now. Tell your older sister Kurumu I said 'hi'," Mara said as she turned around and trotted away as fast as her little feet carried her.

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Tsukune just stood there in a daze as the demon ran away as quickly as possible.

He then stumbled back and clutched his chest with his left hand.

"Tsukune? Are you okay?" Moka asked as she came to his side and quickly embraced him out of genuine concern.

"I'm not sure. My chest hurts all of a sudden," he explained as he returned her warm hug.

"Would you like to go home? Maybe her showing up like this has caused you to remember something unpleasant, am I right?" Moka asked as she grew more concerned by the passing moment.

"I can't – go home. I gotta turn this paper in first..." he said as another wave of pain shot through his chest area.

"I'll walk you to your class first and then we go straight home, understood? I'm very worried about you Tsukune. Please... I don't like seeing you in any pain. You know this..." she said as she gave him a loving squeeze.

"Alright. Thanks... let's go and then we can head home..." he said as they ended their hug and then headed towards the main building.

"Of course Tsukune. I do care about you so much..." she replied with a happy tear in her eye.

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"So you're telling me that Mara showed up and is now running loose, somewhere in Nekomi city?" Kurumu asked Moka as they both sat in the tea room. After the couple had arrived home, Moka sent Tsukune off to bed after she healed him with some of her powers.

"Yes Kurumu. She said that somebody had released her from the CD we had imprisoned her in," Moka said as she sipped on a warm cup of Darjeeling tea.

"I don't believe this crap. And she's also the girl who hurt Tsukune back then. That bitch. If I get my hands on her, I'll show her what real pain is," Kurumu said as she raised her left hand over her head with a small crackle of energy.

"Kurumu, sister... please. Violence won't get you anywhere and you know you can't hurt her because of the doublet system," Moka calmly replied before her sister did something stupid, like actually ending the blond demoness's life. Or worse!

"Fine. If you say so little sister. And it's a stupid system if ya' ask me. We don't know who our doublet is. Big whoop. But if she does come around here unannounced, don't be too surprised if she just so happens to get zapped by a few of my patented Kurumu bolts."

"Kurumu... please. No thunderbolts. Promise me. Tsukune needs to rest after what she put him through this morning. I'm just thankful that his professors understood that he won't be attending classes until he is fully recovered," Moka said with a bit of anxiety.

"Alright. I'll hold back, but only for Tsukune's sake. At least he has another day or so to rest. I mean, you two are in love. There's no question about that. But what are ya' gonna do if Mara tries to seduce him?" Kurumu asked with a wink.

"I won't allow her to get anywhere near him, even if she tries to do – that. Not as long as I am here to say anything about it. He is my boyfriend and if she needs to be reminded that, then so be it," the pink-haired Norn of the present said with fire in her eyes.

"Now that's the sister I know. Don't let her get anywhere near your man!" Kurumu said with a wide grin as she snapped her fingers. Moka then giggled at her older sister's infectious enthusiasm. She did make several, valid points, after-all. The younger goddess could not agree with her more.

"Thank you Kurumu. I do wish I could do more for Tsukune though. He seemed to be in so much pain after she left. I did what I could with my healing magic but I do hope that it's enough to not cause his symptoms to return," Moka said as she stared at the floor for a moment, worry clearly evident on her features.

"Hey. I'm your big sister and I'm here to help ya' if you ever need it and I can tell by that look in your eyes that you do. Come with me for a minute. I think I have just the thing to get Tsukune back in high spirits," Kurumu said as she stood up and walked over to the doorway, with Moka hot on her trail. The younger goddess wondered to herself what her sister had in mind so she naturally followed her.

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"Are you sure about this? It's kind of – revealing," Moka inquired with slight trepidation as she admired her reflection in a wall-mounted, full-length, mirror as she stood in Kurumu's bedroom.

The pink-haired deity was dressed in a nurse's costume, along with a small hat on her head with a stethoscope draped around her neck which completed her look. On her feet she wore a simple pair of matching slippers.

The hem of the light pink garment rested about 15 centimeters above her knees. It showed off her shapely thighs and well-toned legs. The goddess silently prayed that Tsukune would not pass out with a massive nosebleed, due to over-stimulation!

"Oh please. You look amazing. I'm surprised that it fits you so well – especially here around the bosom area. Have you gotten bigger again? Hm, I think so. I guess we'll have to go shopping for new bras, little sister. Tsukune's gonna love this cosplay, I just know he will," Kurumu said with a smile as she happily clapped her hands together as she gave Moka a once-over.

"Oh – um... thank you sister. I may have grown a bit... and I hope you're right. I mean about him liking this 'cosplay'. By the way, why do you have so many different costumes in here?" Moka asked as she looked into the open closet and saw for herself that there were indeed many types of sexy cosplay which hung in there, all in plain sight.

"Hey, it's true. You're quite beautiful little sister. It's a real shame that Tsukune didn't see you in all your naked glory back at the onsen, though..." Kurumu said as she shook her head from side to side.

"Thank you sister, but you're the most beautiful of us. Oh, he was just being a gentleman or shy, if I had to take a guess. He was rather caught off guard when I dropped my towel like that. I still don't know what came over me though..." Moka said as she smoothed out the cottony material of the nurse's cosplay she had decided to wear, all with thanks to her elder sister's "assistance".

Well, more like insistence.

"Hey, it's not a problem and I do know I look good. Anyway, go back to your room to check up on him, okay? And remember what I told you to say to him... now shoo. Off you go," Kurumu said with a cat-like grin.

"Okay... if you believe it will help him to recover sooner... but it's so embarrassing!" Moka said with a blush as Kurumu gave her a gentle push towards her bedroom door.

"Hey, you do want him to feel better or not?"

"Well yes... of course I do. I just hope he likes this nurse's 'cosplay', Kurumu."

"Hey, have I let you down before with all of my love advice, little sister?"

"Well, no. Alright. Thank you Kurumu. I'll go and check on him," Moka said as she turned to her left and slowly approached their bedroom door.

"No problem and best of luck, Moka," the blue-haired deity said with a wink as she closed her door and went about her business.

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Moka then took a deep breath as she gathered up her courage. With a renewed sense of determination, she quietly slid the door open and then slowly stepped into their bedroom. She closed the door behind herself and then walked over to a sleeping Tsukune.

The pink-haired goddess then knelt down to their bed and sat on the edge. She then gingerly crawled over to his side, straddled him upon his thighs, and then placed her left hand against his forehead.

"Thank goodness. He seems to have gotten better," she quietly said.

Tsukune then slowly blinked his eyelids open since he had felt something heavy on his lap. When his vision came into focus, he thought he was dreaming since he saw Moka was dressed in a nurse's outfit.

"Hello Mister Aono. I came in here to check up on you. How are you feeling today?" she asked as she repeated the dialogue Kurumu had told her to say.

"Um, Moka? What's going on? And why are you dressed that way? Am I still asleep?" he asked with a yawn.

"I'm your personal – nurse, Mister Aono. Do you not like how I am dressed?" she said as she stood up and gave a little twirl; she made sure that he had an obstructive view of her somewhat-short and very sexy cosplay.

"Oh kami... you look... really, really, cute... Moka," he breathed out with as a healthy blush filled his cheeks.

"Thank you – Mister Aono. May I sit with you?" she asked as she fluttered her long eyelashes and offered him a bashful smile.

"You're welcome and please do," he said as he slowly attempted to change his position on his own but still wobbled a bit.

Moka then sat down on the futon bed and helped him to sit up properly since he was still somewhat out of sorts. Tsukune had a very difficult time not staring at his adorable girlfriend who seemed to have gone out of her way just to be sure that he was doing better. Or that's what he believed, anyway.

Which he was since he was rather stimulated from her mere presence.

"Thanks Moka," he said with another blush.

"You're most welcome. Are you feeling much better now?" she asked with genuine care.

"Uh yeah. I am now..." he said as he reached over to her and held her hands in his own. Moka took the subtle hint and then sat upon his lap once again.

"That's wonderful to hear. Um... you don't have to hold yourself back if you don't want to, Tsukune," she said with a small smile which warmed his heart. Without a moments hesitation he pulled her into a warm hug and held her for all he was worth.

"Oh Moka..." he said as he inhaled her natural scent.

"I'm always going to be here for you Tsukune. I do care for you so much..." she said as she firmly pressed herself to him. She felt as if she were on fire and desperately yearned to be closer to him but decided to wait until the right moment. Besides, he still needed to rest from his ordeal with his "ex-girlfriend" who just so happened to be a First Class Demoness.

"Oh Tsukune, kiss me please... I mean – if you're up to it," she quietly requested with a small smile. He then temporarily released her from their embrace. The raven-haired young man gently placed his right hand on the small of her back and slowly closed the short distance between themselves. Moka leaned forward and met his lips halfway.

As their kiss intensified, Moka felt even hotter than usual. Her breathing and heartbeat increased just as Tsukune's did likewise. Moka lightly moaned happily as her Tsukune showed her his heartfelt feelings through the simple act of affection which they both rather enjoyed.

A few moments later, the couple broke their kiss for air. Tsukune flopped back onto the futon bed as he closed his eyes for a minute.

"Would it be okay if – um – I laid down with you for a while?" Moka asked as she nervously poked her index fingers together out of habit.

"Sure Moka. I'd... um really – like that," Tsukune answered, his eyes still shut.

Moka then sat up and then pulled herself to her feet. She walked over the closet and pulled out an empty clothes hanger. After she removed her nurse's cosplay, she hung it on the hanger and then placed it in the closet until she returned it to Kurumu later on.

Moka then walked over to the bed and wore nothing more than her white, cotton, bra and panties. She then sat down on the bed and made herself comfortable. Tsukune turned to his right and admired his wonderful girlfriend. He still had a hard time believing that she was such a big part of his life and wondered how he had been so blessed to have her so close.

"Thanks for earlier Moka. I mean healing me. I still don't know what caused – "

"Shh. You're most welcome, Tsukune. I was honestly so worried about you. I didn't know what else to do. I mean, I'm not sure if she cursed you or something. But I had to do what I did. I can't lose you, Tsukune. You mean the world to me and I – I don't want to – lose you to her... or to... or anyone else," Moka said as she shed a few tears.

He then pulled her close and held her lovingly. Tsukune knew she had told the truth just like she always had since she popped into his life three months ago. The young woman had also made such a huge difference in his life and he had no idea where he'd be if he had not met her. She was truly a blessing in more ways than one.

"Oh Moka... I feel the same way about you. I always want you to stay by my side, forever and ever," he said as he gently kissed her tears away. She quivered in delight at the affectionate gesture and felt much closer to him.

"My sweet Tsukune..."

If she only had the courage to tell him everything, especially since they had made their childhood promise over 12 years ago. Perhaps one day she could without causing any more glitches in the System. Maybe one day Moka could confess her love to him as well. She knew Tsukune loved her but would wait to hear as much.

At least they were being honest with their true feelings and have grown fairly closer the more time they spent to get to know each other. That's what mattered the most.

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A/N: Please read.

Once again, I'm sorry for the lateness of this chapter but at least I posted it before Saturday, right?

I guess I surprised everybody with making Mara (Marller) the blonde-haired demoness from Ah! My Goddess into Tsukune's "ex-girlfriend" from junior high school who I mentioned briefly in chapter 4. This won't be the last you see of her, believe me.

Anyway, any and all feedback, comments, and reviews are always welcomed and appreciated. The next chapter I will introduce the youngest Goddess (Yukari) into the story but she won't be as bratty as Skuld was in the original Ah! My Goddess.

I also welcome any and all good ideas into the story as long as it somewhat "fits" into canon, more or less. Somethings will be familiar and yet different so this unique crossover will remain "unique" LOL.

Thank you everyone for the comments, faves, follows, and reviews!