Akamatsuverse [Negima] It's Always the Quiet Ones
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It's Always the Quiet Ones
Probably an odd question, but: In the second chapter, it is mentioned that the rest of the girls were expecting Zazie to show up at the baths that evning to give details, but no further mention of this occurs? Is it not mentioned for story reasons, or did Zazie actually forget to go?
Probably an odd question, but: In the second chapter, it is mentioned that the rest of the girls were expecting Zazie to show up at the baths that evning to give details, but no further mention of this occurs? Is it not mentioned for story reasons, or did Zazie actually forget to go?
It's Always the Quiet Ones
Semi snippet
Negi couldn't repress his smile as he worked through the lesson, today he was sure to end the fighting. It had taken some doing but he'd managed to use his grandfather's magic pills to wipe up a love potion. It seemed a suitable peace offering to smooth things over. The vial weighed heavy on his mind, keeping focused on class was all he could do to keep from running over and giving it to her right now.
Asuna on the other hand felt nervousness. Though she had made the determination to settle this stupid fight today she had no idea how to go about it. Her confidence further waned as she had heard bits and pieces about Zazie's care of the boy. Apparently the quiet girl got along fine and hadn't raised a single complaint as of yet... even after taking him to the baths. Did he even still want to come back? That thought left a cold lump in her stomach. He seemed so upbeat today maybe...
Konoka cast a subtle glance to her roommate, who looked like a drooping flower. They had a long talk the night before and she'd gotten the impression that Asuna was finally coming to her senses. The odd behavior worried her though. In most circumstances Asuna was fully capable of accomplishing any task but when it came to matters of the heart it was not uncommon for the girl to buckle under and avoid an issue. If that were the case then things would likely not get much better. Negi seemed in a much better mood at least.
Though time could only move so slow and with the ring of a bell English came to an end. At the bell Zazie was up, immediately slipping past Haruna and heading to the door as a decent clip. She had her session with Shizuna-sensei next but more then that she wanted to get away from the constant stares of Kazumi and Haruna. Both girls gave a private smile, the reporter slipping out shadowing the performer while the artist met with Yue and Nodoka by the door. It was time for a planning session. All the while Negi moved forward to meet with a somewhat reluctant Asuna. She gathered herself and tried to confront it head on.
"Negi I ne-"
"Asuna-san, Hold on I have just the thing." Excited he cut her off placing his teacherÆs bag on the desk before pulling out a vial of pink liquid. Annoyed at the interruption she couldn't help by be a little baffled and cautious.
"What is that?"
"A love potion!" Excitement and a little pride was clear in his tone. A love potion? He'd really made one... did that mean things weren't so far out of... wait a minute.
"I though you said it would take months to make something like this."
"I found a shortcut."
"Shortcut?" Asuna crossed her arms. "Not thanks, sounds a bit sketchy to me."
"But Asuna-san I thought you wanted to get together with Takamichi." Negi frowned; this wasn't how this was supposed to go. This was supposed to mend the bridges. The temptation was there but she'd been subject to backfiring of one too many spells in their short time together and this didn't sound promising.
"Look what happened to all that 'courage is true magic' spiel you gave me?"
"W-well yeah, but these are hard to come by!" he argued, this had to work.
"I said I don't want it."
"But Asuna-san really i-"
"No."
"It's the answer to all your problems just take it," he continued to push until Asuna's annoyance and paranoia snapped back sharply. She snatched the vial and popped the top.
"If this is so impressive why don't you take it?!" She growled sticking the vial in his mouth, the surprised mage swallowing the bubbling liquid before either one was really sure it had happened. For a moment she was worried that it might be the real deal but she didn't feel any different and judging by Negi's confusion he was equally disappointed. She stifled a relieved sigh and crossed her arms. "See nothing..."
"No way. I know I mixed everything like I was supposed to." Negi's former cheeriness hit a nosedive in the face of failure. Asuna collected herself hoping to get back on track.
"Now that that's over with I needed to talk with you..." she did her best to remain firm as a the mage looked her way, halfhearted and distracted. "Considering how things have been lately I just wanted to get this off my chest..." she took a breath. "What I'm trying to say is-"
"Your so cute..."
Both Asuna and Negi blinked as Konoka had walked into the middle of their conversation, crouched down and looked the boy right in the face. She giggled and hugged him close causing him to flush scarlet.
"Konoka what the hell are you doing?" Asuna felt a shrill of panic fill her stomach as he tried to squirm out of her grasp ineffectually. She took in the rest of the room; the remaining girls of 2-A were all staring toward their teacher. The same distant dopey expressions. She looked to the empty vial in her hand and swallowed.
This can't be good...
end semi snippet
The next par tis with Zazie and Shizuna but that's mostly written up on my comp at home so that will have to be part of the next snippet.
Semi snippet
Negi couldn't repress his smile as he worked through the lesson, today he was sure to end the fighting. It had taken some doing but he'd managed to use his grandfather's magic pills to wipe up a love potion. It seemed a suitable peace offering to smooth things over. The vial weighed heavy on his mind, keeping focused on class was all he could do to keep from running over and giving it to her right now.
Asuna on the other hand felt nervousness. Though she had made the determination to settle this stupid fight today she had no idea how to go about it. Her confidence further waned as she had heard bits and pieces about Zazie's care of the boy. Apparently the quiet girl got along fine and hadn't raised a single complaint as of yet... even after taking him to the baths. Did he even still want to come back? That thought left a cold lump in her stomach. He seemed so upbeat today maybe...
Konoka cast a subtle glance to her roommate, who looked like a drooping flower. They had a long talk the night before and she'd gotten the impression that Asuna was finally coming to her senses. The odd behavior worried her though. In most circumstances Asuna was fully capable of accomplishing any task but when it came to matters of the heart it was not uncommon for the girl to buckle under and avoid an issue. If that were the case then things would likely not get much better. Negi seemed in a much better mood at least.
Though time could only move so slow and with the ring of a bell English came to an end. At the bell Zazie was up, immediately slipping past Haruna and heading to the door as a decent clip. She had her session with Shizuna-sensei next but more then that she wanted to get away from the constant stares of Kazumi and Haruna. Both girls gave a private smile, the reporter slipping out shadowing the performer while the artist met with Yue and Nodoka by the door. It was time for a planning session. All the while Negi moved forward to meet with a somewhat reluctant Asuna. She gathered herself and tried to confront it head on.
"Negi I ne-"
"Asuna-san, Hold on I have just the thing." Excited he cut her off placing his teacherÆs bag on the desk before pulling out a vial of pink liquid. Annoyed at the interruption she couldn't help by be a little baffled and cautious.
"What is that?"
"A love potion!" Excitement and a little pride was clear in his tone. A love potion? He'd really made one... did that mean things weren't so far out of... wait a minute.
"I though you said it would take months to make something like this."
"I found a shortcut."
"Shortcut?" Asuna crossed her arms. "Not thanks, sounds a bit sketchy to me."
"But Asuna-san I thought you wanted to get together with Takamichi." Negi frowned; this wasn't how this was supposed to go. This was supposed to mend the bridges. The temptation was there but she'd been subject to backfiring of one too many spells in their short time together and this didn't sound promising.
"Look what happened to all that 'courage is true magic' spiel you gave me?"
"W-well yeah, but these are hard to come by!" he argued, this had to work.
"I said I don't want it."
"But Asuna-san really i-"
"No."
"It's the answer to all your problems just take it," he continued to push until Asuna's annoyance and paranoia snapped back sharply. She snatched the vial and popped the top.
"If this is so impressive why don't you take it?!" She growled sticking the vial in his mouth, the surprised mage swallowing the bubbling liquid before either one was really sure it had happened. For a moment she was worried that it might be the real deal but she didn't feel any different and judging by Negi's confusion he was equally disappointed. She stifled a relieved sigh and crossed her arms. "See nothing..."
"No way. I know I mixed everything like I was supposed to." Negi's former cheeriness hit a nosedive in the face of failure. Asuna collected herself hoping to get back on track.
"Now that that's over with I needed to talk with you..." she did her best to remain firm as a the mage looked her way, halfhearted and distracted. "Considering how things have been lately I just wanted to get this off my chest..." she took a breath. "What I'm trying to say is-"
"Your so cute..."
Both Asuna and Negi blinked as Konoka had walked into the middle of their conversation, crouched down and looked the boy right in the face. She giggled and hugged him close causing him to flush scarlet.
"Konoka what the hell are you doing?" Asuna felt a shrill of panic fill her stomach as he tried to squirm out of her grasp ineffectually. She took in the rest of the room; the remaining girls of 2-A were all staring toward their teacher. The same distant dopey expressions. She looked to the empty vial in her hand and swallowed.
This can't be good...
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The next par tis with Zazie and Shizuna but that's mostly written up on my comp at home so that will have to be part of the next snippet.
It's Always the Quiet Ones
Comments
arhand - no his path will be a bit different... After all different girls are in centerstage for this one.
snippet
"So Rainyday-san, I'm sure things have been quite busy for you lately." The guidance counselor began their session with a smile, Zazie slowly relaxing in the chair as the eyes of 2-A faded from her mind. "I'd Really like to here what you think of things as they stand now."
A slight nod set a start to the familiar questions and answers. It went like this often, usually Shizuna would make some suggestion of a task to complete for the next session though as that had been Negi's arrival in a way the topics focused mainly on that.
"So how has class gone since the rooming change?"
"Mm... My classmates have been very talkative as of late... with me. Though I think some are upset..." her voice was soft as it tended to be, but for some reason she felt self-conscious today. Though it may be more related to the questions to come more then anything.
"Upset? Now why would you say that?" Shizuna's tone held a clear note of concern.
"Well they give me looks. Challenging," she said replicating the look she'd been getting from Ayaka. A rather sudden shift from her usual blank look. Though as soon as it was there she willed it away. "Some girls look like that." The counselor managed to repress a light chuckle the bubbled up from the expression, so unfitting on Zazie's face. That combined with the puzzled look that followed posed the question if she was aware how cute she could act.
"I see... Well from what I can tell it seems that several of the girls are Jealous of you." Shizuna explained noting a brief moment of surprise on the part of her subject. "It's hardly a secret the Negi-sensei is popular among the girls in your class. Makie-san, Ayaka-san were only two of the several that came to me in hopes of getting Negi in their room.
"...I heard about that..." Zazie muttered, her eyes indicated she wanted to say more but was not sure what to say.
"I'm sure you're curious why I picked you in that case?" She ventured getting a hesitant nod in return. Shizuna smiled a little. "That... is a secret." a wink brought a rare clear expression to Zazie's face. A distinct pout fell onto her features.
"...Mean..."
"I'm sorry Zazie-san." The older woman chimed with some light laughter leaning her elbows on the desk taking the students annoyed glare with ease. "Honestly you shouldn't even worry about it... You're doing a very good job and I've heard nothing but good things from Negi-san." The annoyance faded along with a puzzled blink.
"Really?"
"Yes." The counselor held an even glance. "All the looks for the girls... they are what has made you questioning? That is what is making you doubt yourself."
"Ah..."
"Zazie-san, you're not used to attention. Outside of your work in the Nightmare circus you've done everything to avoid bringing attention to yourself." he tone was careful but was firm. "Am I wrong?"
Eyes turned away as she shifted in the chair before slowly shaking her head.
"Zazie-san, I want you to tell me as best you can how this situation makes you feel. In your words." the added condition just to add that little push to get things moving. She gave a slight nod at the request, contemplating how to properly answer.
"Ah... well." she flushed a little. "They ask a lot of questions, I have trouble finding words to say..." She admitted clasping her hand in her lap, eyes slightly downward. "I'm not sure if they appreciate my silence... It's not my intention. I just... The Ringmaster says I should keep trying but... The girls are very talkative... it's very hard..."
"I see... well perhaps you are going about things the wrong way."
'Wrong?"
"Yes. By trying to take it all in at once it's too much to force on you. Someone who has kept herself isolated and remains quiet." Shizuna leaned back in her chair. "Perhaps you need to start with someone more on your level."
"My level?"
"Yes. Let's look at it this way. When you started working with the Nightmare circus did you immediately jump over to the center stage? Of course not... there was no way you'd be ready for that. Prosopeio-san placed you in with smaller audiences. Why?"
"...I needed practice."
"Exactly. So why not apply this to your current problem?"
"Shizuna-sensei wants me to... practice talking?" Zazie did little to hide her confusion. Though only got a smile in response.
"If you're having trouble speaking with the talkative members of your class then the simple answer would be..." Shizuna trailed off as the student looked thoughtful, the details lining up until it became clear."
"To... to find someone quiet... like me."
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Negi stumbled out of classroom amidst the squeals of his students. Staff in hand he caught his balance and began to sprint away with all the speed he could muster. He had been forced to sacrifice his jacket but at least he had his freedom.
"Negi-kun!"
For the moment at least.
"Have to get away, have to get away." The mage scanned the hall looking for any way to loose his pursuers. He could already hear their footsteps gathering behind him, he used a small boost of wind magic to up his pace even more, unless he could find some way off these straight halls ways. At a T-junction he took a left and heard the light creak of a door. A little ways up there was an open door. His salvation he hustled diving into the room and shutting the door in a panic. The across the door was clearly printed, DRAMA. Moments later the girls rounded the corner compelled to find and molest their beloved teacher... nothing immediately stood out until.
"There he is! Negi-sensei!" Makie pointed to the end of the hall where a figure appeared to be catching its breath. At the shout he jumped a little and took off around the corner.
ôHeÆs so cute when he runs.ö Yuuna swooned before charging forward. With cat calls and giggling the girls of 2-A took off after their prey rounding the corner and continuing on without stopping. Out from the shade melded a Negi-shaped shadow with a white mask. It bopped up and down from amusement and it melted away. Losing its form and disappearing to whence it came.
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Zazie talks as Negi Runs, of course this is just the begining...
Comments
arhand - no his path will be a bit different... After all different girls are in centerstage for this one.
snippet
"So Rainyday-san, I'm sure things have been quite busy for you lately." The guidance counselor began their session with a smile, Zazie slowly relaxing in the chair as the eyes of 2-A faded from her mind. "I'd Really like to here what you think of things as they stand now."
A slight nod set a start to the familiar questions and answers. It went like this often, usually Shizuna would make some suggestion of a task to complete for the next session though as that had been Negi's arrival in a way the topics focused mainly on that.
"So how has class gone since the rooming change?"
"Mm... My classmates have been very talkative as of late... with me. Though I think some are upset..." her voice was soft as it tended to be, but for some reason she felt self-conscious today. Though it may be more related to the questions to come more then anything.
"Upset? Now why would you say that?" Shizuna's tone held a clear note of concern.
"Well they give me looks. Challenging," she said replicating the look she'd been getting from Ayaka. A rather sudden shift from her usual blank look. Though as soon as it was there she willed it away. "Some girls look like that." The counselor managed to repress a light chuckle the bubbled up from the expression, so unfitting on Zazie's face. That combined with the puzzled look that followed posed the question if she was aware how cute she could act.
"I see... Well from what I can tell it seems that several of the girls are Jealous of you." Shizuna explained noting a brief moment of surprise on the part of her subject. "It's hardly a secret the Negi-sensei is popular among the girls in your class. Makie-san, Ayaka-san were only two of the several that came to me in hopes of getting Negi in their room.
"...I heard about that..." Zazie muttered, her eyes indicated she wanted to say more but was not sure what to say.
"I'm sure you're curious why I picked you in that case?" She ventured getting a hesitant nod in return. Shizuna smiled a little. "That... is a secret." a wink brought a rare clear expression to Zazie's face. A distinct pout fell onto her features.
"...Mean..."
"I'm sorry Zazie-san." The older woman chimed with some light laughter leaning her elbows on the desk taking the students annoyed glare with ease. "Honestly you shouldn't even worry about it... You're doing a very good job and I've heard nothing but good things from Negi-san." The annoyance faded along with a puzzled blink.
"Really?"
"Yes." The counselor held an even glance. "All the looks for the girls... they are what has made you questioning? That is what is making you doubt yourself."
"Ah..."
"Zazie-san, you're not used to attention. Outside of your work in the Nightmare circus you've done everything to avoid bringing attention to yourself." he tone was careful but was firm. "Am I wrong?"
Eyes turned away as she shifted in the chair before slowly shaking her head.
"Zazie-san, I want you to tell me as best you can how this situation makes you feel. In your words." the added condition just to add that little push to get things moving. She gave a slight nod at the request, contemplating how to properly answer.
"Ah... well." she flushed a little. "They ask a lot of questions, I have trouble finding words to say..." She admitted clasping her hand in her lap, eyes slightly downward. "I'm not sure if they appreciate my silence... It's not my intention. I just... The Ringmaster says I should keep trying but... The girls are very talkative... it's very hard..."
"I see... well perhaps you are going about things the wrong way."
'Wrong?"
"Yes. By trying to take it all in at once it's too much to force on you. Someone who has kept herself isolated and remains quiet." Shizuna leaned back in her chair. "Perhaps you need to start with someone more on your level."
"My level?"
"Yes. Let's look at it this way. When you started working with the Nightmare circus did you immediately jump over to the center stage? Of course not... there was no way you'd be ready for that. Prosopeio-san placed you in with smaller audiences. Why?"
"...I needed practice."
"Exactly. So why not apply this to your current problem?"
"Shizuna-sensei wants me to... practice talking?" Zazie did little to hide her confusion. Though only got a smile in response.
"If you're having trouble speaking with the talkative members of your class then the simple answer would be..." Shizuna trailed off as the student looked thoughtful, the details lining up until it became clear."
"To... to find someone quiet... like me."
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Negi stumbled out of classroom amidst the squeals of his students. Staff in hand he caught his balance and began to sprint away with all the speed he could muster. He had been forced to sacrifice his jacket but at least he had his freedom.
"Negi-kun!"
For the moment at least.
"Have to get away, have to get away." The mage scanned the hall looking for any way to loose his pursuers. He could already hear their footsteps gathering behind him, he used a small boost of wind magic to up his pace even more, unless he could find some way off these straight halls ways. At a T-junction he took a left and heard the light creak of a door. A little ways up there was an open door. His salvation he hustled diving into the room and shutting the door in a panic. The across the door was clearly printed, DRAMA. Moments later the girls rounded the corner compelled to find and molest their beloved teacher... nothing immediately stood out until.
"There he is! Negi-sensei!" Makie pointed to the end of the hall where a figure appeared to be catching its breath. At the shout he jumped a little and took off around the corner.
ôHeÆs so cute when he runs.ö Yuuna swooned before charging forward. With cat calls and giggling the girls of 2-A took off after their prey rounding the corner and continuing on without stopping. Out from the shade melded a Negi-shaped shadow with a white mask. It bopped up and down from amusement and it melted away. Losing its form and disappearing to whence it came.
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Zazie talks as Negi Runs, of course this is just the begining...
It's Always the Quiet Ones
Drama, eh? So Negi is going to have a close encounter of the Natsumi kind? :rofl:
And Zazie is going to be making a friend? Hum...'quite' people that come to mind...Satsuki, Nodoka, Setsuna (at this time, she still being cold and aloft while watching Konoka from the shadows), and... :snigger: Chisame. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Drama, eh? So Negi is going to have a close encounter of the Natsumi kind? :rofl:
And Zazie is going to be making a friend? Hum...'quite' people that come to mind...Satsuki, Nodoka, Setsuna (at this time, she still being cold and aloft while watching Konoka from the shadows), and... :snigger: Chisame. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
It's Always the Quiet Ones
Comments
Reader458 - the shadows are not directly under Zazie's control, though they tend to look out for Her best interests.
SoftRogue - Bingo! the little actress and another girl will be feature prominently in this snippet. as for the quiet girl like zazie think... Who is the only other girl that doesn't talk to anyone?
mickl3 - It will be good times.
Snippet
The junior high drama club was not set to meet until later in the afternoon, but there were preparations that needed to be done. Usually these fell to the most dependable member, as well as one that had the free time. It was these two factors that set Natsumi Murakami as the likely choice. In nearly all respects Natsumi was an average girl, though placed in a class of unique and beautiful girls like 2-A revealed her distinctly below average self-esteem.
And thus the small sigh she allowed herself as she worked through the costumes for the next coming production was not unexpected. Eyes glanced over to the small pile of neatly printed scripts. She's worked very hard for the audition, and made a good enough impression to get a title role in Romeo and Juliet. Though it wasn't the role she was aiming form. "Romeo..." she grumbled. It was an honor enough to be sure but Juliet had been passed on to a girl with more 'fitting looks' even though she had qualified for the role. "Why do I always have to play the male parts?"
"Oh will you shut up with that already." the actress flinched under the harsh glare from the desk up front. Chisame Hasagawa shifted her glasses, "I may have agreed to fix the code on your website but that doesn't mean I have to put up with your constant moping."
"S-sorry Hasegawa-san." Natsumi swallowed nervously trying to focus on hanging the costumes once more. Chisame was not someone she normally associated with but when the clubs website got hacked she couldn't think of anyone else that could fix it so they wouldn't lose what they had already put up. Both girls returned to working in silence when the door creaked slightly having opened a crack. The actress looked up curiously, she had been sure it was closed before. Before she could even move to rectify the situation her sensei scrambled through the door bracing himself against it catching his breath.
"Natsumi-san, you have to hide me!" he pleaded as she took his appearance into consideration. His jacket was missing; his shirt was uneven, hair ruffled and what could be seen as faint lip-gloss marks on his neck and cheeks. He looked so desperate for help she could hardly turn him down.
"Um r-right." her mind raced looking to Chisame if she had any suggestion but all she got was a roll of the eyes before her classmate went back to work. "The closet!" she parted the costumes and motioned for him to head inside. Without a moments hesitation Negi rushed over and crouched down in the closet. "You should be safe in here sensei," she said softly. Unable to resist casting a sideways glance to him as she moved the costumes back in place. She gave a grateful smile that triggered warmth in her chest.
"Thank you so much Natsumi-san...I owe you." He relaxed a little between the struggle and escape he was glad to sit.
"D-don't mention it..." she blushed as the warmth grew, since when did Negi have such an effect on her? Circumstances didn't let her mind wander too much as a clamor of voices could be heard.
"He must have doubled back on us."
"He probably ducked into one of the class rooms, he's so smart..." The door opened to the sight of at least 8 members of 2-A, all looking around expectantly.
"Negi-sensei!"
"Murakami-san have you seen Negi-kun?" Konoka asked with a smile. "He's been a very naughty boy and run off," she giggled lightly. Negi as stock still, he didn't even allow himself to breath. It was hard to repress the urge to hug him; he looked so cute and vulnerable. Natsumi swallowed, torn between trying to give a coherent lie or succumb to the odd feelings.
"Natsumi?"
"Ahh, well..."
"Does it LOOK like he's here?" Chisame's voice pierced the tension, calm logical, and perhaps a tinge of annoyance.
"I suppose not. Well, if you see him save some for us okay?" Yuuna gave a conspirative wink as the mob headed off, combing over the halls for their missing teacher. A long sigh of relief brought Natusmi's attention back to the closet, her young teacher peeking out.
"That was close... Thank you both, I was really in a jam." He chuckled lightly. A smile coming to her lips and his chuckle were the last things Natsumi could clearly remember before it all became fuzzy.
"Glad to help Sensei," she said with a small smile. "Though considering they are still looking you probably shouldnÆt head out too soon."
"Oh." Negi paled a little. Yes, they would no doubt be scouring the halls looking for him. "I suppose you have a point there."
"Well if your going to stay here anyway do you think you could help me practice?" she asked motioning to the pile of scripts. "There's been a scene I've been having trouble with." Always glad to help his students Negi stood and plucked a book off the top.
"Ah a classic. I wouldn't expect to see Romeo and Juliet."
"Well, it IS a classic sensei."
"Fair enough I suppose." He chuckled sweating a little as Natsumi watched him. Her demeanor was a bit different then usual. It was making him uneasy considering the circumstances. "So what part was giving you trouble?"
"Act one scene five... I need to work on my blocking," she said walking over to him. Negi busied himself finding the section.
"Ah, here we go. So who are you playing Natsumi-san?"
"I have the part of Romeo this year."
"Eh?"
"This is a girl's school, so females play the male parts as well."
"Ohh, I suppose that makes sense." he glanced down the scene. "So I'm playing?"
"Juliet." she said with a small grin, his bad feeling growing a bit taking a subtle step back.
"A-ah I see." he forced a smile, he was distinctly sure that now that the potion was still working it's magic. Though with the door locked and a larger group searching the area this was the lesser of two evils...
"Well If I'm not mistaken my line is first."
"Yes... don't you want a script?"
"I've already memorized my lines sensei." She admitted with a little pride in her voice. Even through his sense of doom he was impressed. "I've always loved this play." she took another step forward as he took a step back. She seemed to adjust her posture a little and began to move differently, in a more masculine way... She was getting into character. "If I insult you with my impure hand, my punishment is this. My lips, like blushing pilgrims, are ready to smooth my touch with a kiss." She spoke the words eloquently but it seemed this scene was going to be particularly dangerous. Negi looked down to the script with a slight blush.
"DonÆt insult your hand too much, pilgrim, its just showing proper devotion. SaintsÆ statues have hands that pilgrims can touch, and hand to hand is a proper holy kiss." He managed to keep his voice steady, though backed as Natsumi approached.
"DonÆt saints have lips, and their worshippers, too?" her voice held clear amusement as she moved forward.
"T-They do, but t-theyÆre only used in prayer." Negi replied with a growing nervousness backing away.
"O then dear saint, let my lips kiss you. I beg you, let me kiss you,
Before my faith turns to despair." She spoke with a wry smirk as Negi felt the wall behind him.
"N-Natsumi-san you aren't t-thinking clearly. Please ju-" he felt a finger against his lips. She shushed him softly. His heartbeat increased as she crouched closer.
"You really should stick to the script sensei," she whispered. Time seemed to slow as Natsumi removed her finger and replaced it with her own lips. The boy tensed up and his brain sorted out, with the only thought passing though his mind Soft....
Chisame couldn't believe what she was seeing, face tinged scarlet. Granted she wouldn't put it past several of her classmates to try and seduce the little brat, but Natsumi Murakami of all people? It was unreal... This was like some trashy romance novel come to life.
Not that she read that garbage of course...
"See that wasn't so bad." the actress purred as she kept the dazed boy pinned to the wall. "Perhaps we need a second take?" The girl licked her lips hungrily. What kind of sideshow was this?
I feel like I'm witnessing a crime... Chisame cleared her throat loudly catching mild attention from her classmate and seeming to snap her pathetic sensei out of his stupor. "I am here you know. Get a frickin' room." she grumbled, unable to fully remove the blush from her face.
"Did you want to join in?"
"What?!" the undercover idol squeaked. In the confusion Negi managed to slip out. Unable to get to the door he scampered over to the teacher's desk keeping it between himself and Natsumi.
"N-Natsumi-san you need to calm down. You not acting like yourself!" he called out as the actress made her way toward himself and Chisame with an unworried expression.
"Y-yeah get a hold of yourself!" Chisame chimed in. The girl was beginning to unnerve her... Why get all riled up over this little brat? Well... He was kinda cute with that ruffled hair... and those eyes. How could she have not noticed before?
"You so cute when you play hard to get sensei." she paid no attention to the shouts. Negi swallowed looking to the window for a moment, seriously considerining jumping and flying off. He didn't want to be turned into an ermine over this... but it was still quite tempting. Natsumi leaned on the other side of desk seeming to be debating which side to turn. Negi watching her carefully so he could find which way he needed to go to get to the door.
"Sensei?" a light tap vied for his attention, seeing a pair of glasses placed down on the table in front of him.
"She's only after me, I'll slip out and you can go back to what you were doing." the young teacher didn't dare to take his full attention off the enthralled actress. A hand fell gently on his shoulder and a tickle on his cheek forced him to turn. He jumped a little, for a moment he thought his student had been replaced. A girl seated at the desk had removed her glasses and undid her hair... she looked like a whole 'nother person.
"Actually I was thinking of doing something... different." she spoke in a way that sent shivers down his spine. A finger trialed down his cheek around to his chin. "What about you sensei? Would you like to play?"
"C-Chisame-san?" he tried to back away but she already has a grip on him. He tugged harder and fell to the ground his student perched over him.
"No fair, save some for me," he could hear Natsumi say. Chisame giggled lightly leaning in closer, unbuttoning the top buttons on his shirt. What had he gotten himself into? He should have found somewhere more private to hide...
Like the library.
end snippet
I had long decided that Natsumi would have a prominent place in thie fic and you can also expect to see more Chisame as well. The main cast is a bit different this time around. But you should expect that from me by now
Comments
Reader458 - the shadows are not directly under Zazie's control, though they tend to look out for Her best interests.
SoftRogue - Bingo! the little actress and another girl will be feature prominently in this snippet. as for the quiet girl like zazie think... Who is the only other girl that doesn't talk to anyone?
mickl3 - It will be good times.
Snippet
The junior high drama club was not set to meet until later in the afternoon, but there were preparations that needed to be done. Usually these fell to the most dependable member, as well as one that had the free time. It was these two factors that set Natsumi Murakami as the likely choice. In nearly all respects Natsumi was an average girl, though placed in a class of unique and beautiful girls like 2-A revealed her distinctly below average self-esteem.
And thus the small sigh she allowed herself as she worked through the costumes for the next coming production was not unexpected. Eyes glanced over to the small pile of neatly printed scripts. She's worked very hard for the audition, and made a good enough impression to get a title role in Romeo and Juliet. Though it wasn't the role she was aiming form. "Romeo..." she grumbled. It was an honor enough to be sure but Juliet had been passed on to a girl with more 'fitting looks' even though she had qualified for the role. "Why do I always have to play the male parts?"
"Oh will you shut up with that already." the actress flinched under the harsh glare from the desk up front. Chisame Hasagawa shifted her glasses, "I may have agreed to fix the code on your website but that doesn't mean I have to put up with your constant moping."
"S-sorry Hasegawa-san." Natsumi swallowed nervously trying to focus on hanging the costumes once more. Chisame was not someone she normally associated with but when the clubs website got hacked she couldn't think of anyone else that could fix it so they wouldn't lose what they had already put up. Both girls returned to working in silence when the door creaked slightly having opened a crack. The actress looked up curiously, she had been sure it was closed before. Before she could even move to rectify the situation her sensei scrambled through the door bracing himself against it catching his breath.
"Natsumi-san, you have to hide me!" he pleaded as she took his appearance into consideration. His jacket was missing; his shirt was uneven, hair ruffled and what could be seen as faint lip-gloss marks on his neck and cheeks. He looked so desperate for help she could hardly turn him down.
"Um r-right." her mind raced looking to Chisame if she had any suggestion but all she got was a roll of the eyes before her classmate went back to work. "The closet!" she parted the costumes and motioned for him to head inside. Without a moments hesitation Negi rushed over and crouched down in the closet. "You should be safe in here sensei," she said softly. Unable to resist casting a sideways glance to him as she moved the costumes back in place. She gave a grateful smile that triggered warmth in her chest.
"Thank you so much Natsumi-san...I owe you." He relaxed a little between the struggle and escape he was glad to sit.
"D-don't mention it..." she blushed as the warmth grew, since when did Negi have such an effect on her? Circumstances didn't let her mind wander too much as a clamor of voices could be heard.
"He must have doubled back on us."
"He probably ducked into one of the class rooms, he's so smart..." The door opened to the sight of at least 8 members of 2-A, all looking around expectantly.
"Negi-sensei!"
"Murakami-san have you seen Negi-kun?" Konoka asked with a smile. "He's been a very naughty boy and run off," she giggled lightly. Negi as stock still, he didn't even allow himself to breath. It was hard to repress the urge to hug him; he looked so cute and vulnerable. Natsumi swallowed, torn between trying to give a coherent lie or succumb to the odd feelings.
"Natsumi?"
"Ahh, well..."
"Does it LOOK like he's here?" Chisame's voice pierced the tension, calm logical, and perhaps a tinge of annoyance.
"I suppose not. Well, if you see him save some for us okay?" Yuuna gave a conspirative wink as the mob headed off, combing over the halls for their missing teacher. A long sigh of relief brought Natusmi's attention back to the closet, her young teacher peeking out.
"That was close... Thank you both, I was really in a jam." He chuckled lightly. A smile coming to her lips and his chuckle were the last things Natsumi could clearly remember before it all became fuzzy.
"Glad to help Sensei," she said with a small smile. "Though considering they are still looking you probably shouldnÆt head out too soon."
"Oh." Negi paled a little. Yes, they would no doubt be scouring the halls looking for him. "I suppose you have a point there."
"Well if your going to stay here anyway do you think you could help me practice?" she asked motioning to the pile of scripts. "There's been a scene I've been having trouble with." Always glad to help his students Negi stood and plucked a book off the top.
"Ah a classic. I wouldn't expect to see Romeo and Juliet."
"Well, it IS a classic sensei."
"Fair enough I suppose." He chuckled sweating a little as Natsumi watched him. Her demeanor was a bit different then usual. It was making him uneasy considering the circumstances. "So what part was giving you trouble?"
"Act one scene five... I need to work on my blocking," she said walking over to him. Negi busied himself finding the section.
"Ah, here we go. So who are you playing Natsumi-san?"
"I have the part of Romeo this year."
"Eh?"
"This is a girl's school, so females play the male parts as well."
"Ohh, I suppose that makes sense." he glanced down the scene. "So I'm playing?"
"Juliet." she said with a small grin, his bad feeling growing a bit taking a subtle step back.
"A-ah I see." he forced a smile, he was distinctly sure that now that the potion was still working it's magic. Though with the door locked and a larger group searching the area this was the lesser of two evils...
"Well If I'm not mistaken my line is first."
"Yes... don't you want a script?"
"I've already memorized my lines sensei." She admitted with a little pride in her voice. Even through his sense of doom he was impressed. "I've always loved this play." she took another step forward as he took a step back. She seemed to adjust her posture a little and began to move differently, in a more masculine way... She was getting into character. "If I insult you with my impure hand, my punishment is this. My lips, like blushing pilgrims, are ready to smooth my touch with a kiss." She spoke the words eloquently but it seemed this scene was going to be particularly dangerous. Negi looked down to the script with a slight blush.
"DonÆt insult your hand too much, pilgrim, its just showing proper devotion. SaintsÆ statues have hands that pilgrims can touch, and hand to hand is a proper holy kiss." He managed to keep his voice steady, though backed as Natsumi approached.
"DonÆt saints have lips, and their worshippers, too?" her voice held clear amusement as she moved forward.
"T-They do, but t-theyÆre only used in prayer." Negi replied with a growing nervousness backing away.
"O then dear saint, let my lips kiss you. I beg you, let me kiss you,
Before my faith turns to despair." She spoke with a wry smirk as Negi felt the wall behind him.
"N-Natsumi-san you aren't t-thinking clearly. Please ju-" he felt a finger against his lips. She shushed him softly. His heartbeat increased as she crouched closer.
"You really should stick to the script sensei," she whispered. Time seemed to slow as Natsumi removed her finger and replaced it with her own lips. The boy tensed up and his brain sorted out, with the only thought passing though his mind Soft....
Chisame couldn't believe what she was seeing, face tinged scarlet. Granted she wouldn't put it past several of her classmates to try and seduce the little brat, but Natsumi Murakami of all people? It was unreal... This was like some trashy romance novel come to life.
Not that she read that garbage of course...
"See that wasn't so bad." the actress purred as she kept the dazed boy pinned to the wall. "Perhaps we need a second take?" The girl licked her lips hungrily. What kind of sideshow was this?
I feel like I'm witnessing a crime... Chisame cleared her throat loudly catching mild attention from her classmate and seeming to snap her pathetic sensei out of his stupor. "I am here you know. Get a frickin' room." she grumbled, unable to fully remove the blush from her face.
"Did you want to join in?"
"What?!" the undercover idol squeaked. In the confusion Negi managed to slip out. Unable to get to the door he scampered over to the teacher's desk keeping it between himself and Natsumi.
"N-Natsumi-san you need to calm down. You not acting like yourself!" he called out as the actress made her way toward himself and Chisame with an unworried expression.
"Y-yeah get a hold of yourself!" Chisame chimed in. The girl was beginning to unnerve her... Why get all riled up over this little brat? Well... He was kinda cute with that ruffled hair... and those eyes. How could she have not noticed before?
"You so cute when you play hard to get sensei." she paid no attention to the shouts. Negi swallowed looking to the window for a moment, seriously considerining jumping and flying off. He didn't want to be turned into an ermine over this... but it was still quite tempting. Natsumi leaned on the other side of desk seeming to be debating which side to turn. Negi watching her carefully so he could find which way he needed to go to get to the door.
"Sensei?" a light tap vied for his attention, seeing a pair of glasses placed down on the table in front of him.
"She's only after me, I'll slip out and you can go back to what you were doing." the young teacher didn't dare to take his full attention off the enthralled actress. A hand fell gently on his shoulder and a tickle on his cheek forced him to turn. He jumped a little, for a moment he thought his student had been replaced. A girl seated at the desk had removed her glasses and undid her hair... she looked like a whole 'nother person.
"Actually I was thinking of doing something... different." she spoke in a way that sent shivers down his spine. A finger trialed down his cheek around to his chin. "What about you sensei? Would you like to play?"
"C-Chisame-san?" he tried to back away but she already has a grip on him. He tugged harder and fell to the ground his student perched over him.
"No fair, save some for me," he could hear Natsumi say. Chisame giggled lightly leaning in closer, unbuttoning the top buttons on his shirt. What had he gotten himself into? He should have found somewhere more private to hide...
Like the library.
end snippet
I had long decided that Natsumi would have a prominent place in thie fic and you can also expect to see more Chisame as well. The main cast is a bit different this time around. But you should expect that from me by now
It's Always the Quiet Ones
Oh wow - Both Chisame and Natsumi, two of my most favorite underused characters (although Chisame is seeing quite a lot of screentime in the manga lately)? This is going to be interesting. Poor Negi - He'll never get to finish a year without suffering through at least one attempted rape, accidental or not, no?
Oh wow - Both Chisame and Natsumi, two of my most favorite underused characters (although Chisame is seeing quite a lot of screentime in the manga lately)? This is going to be interesting. Poor Negi - He'll never get to finish a year without suffering through at least one attempted rape, accidental or not, no?
It's Always the Quiet Ones
He's gonna be saved by Asuna (if she manages to find him) or the shades, can't think of a third option, since Asuna is immune (mostly) and shades will probably stop the proceedings before they go too far.
Silent types in the class, and loners, well there's Eva and Chachamaru, Chisame is mostly keeping to herself, Natsumi is not that silent, Sayo-chan, Setsuna as well but she's mostly busy with hounding Konoka, Mana perhaps.
Interestingly, Asuna here will become very sisterly with him, since there's no way to keep her out of the story short of killing her, and if you're going by the canon storyline she will have to be his first partner, although, you can work it out so that she becomes his partner later on, since I doubt she will just let her friend be taken without a fight, be it Konoka or Negi.
Either way, this is just getting started. :mmm:
He's gonna be saved by Asuna (if she manages to find him) or the shades, can't think of a third option, since Asuna is immune (mostly) and shades will probably stop the proceedings before they go too far
.Silent types in the class, and loners, well there's Eva and Chachamaru, Chisame is mostly keeping to herself, Natsumi is not that silent, Sayo-chan, Setsuna as well but she's mostly busy with hounding Konoka
, Mana perhaps.Interestingly, Asuna here will become very sisterly with him, since there's no way to keep her out of the story short of killing her, and if you're going by the canon storyline she will have to be his first partner, although, you can work it out so that she becomes his partner later on, since I doubt she will just let her friend be taken without a fight, be it Konoka or Negi.
Either way, this is just getting started. :mmm:
It's Always the Quiet Ones
Ooh... Negi gonna get RAPED!!! :help: But, yeah that was a good snippet. Chisame and Natsumi... one is probably one of the most overlooked chracacters, the other, maybe not so much. And both, have succumbed to the Shota side.
I don't think she'll use her shadows for THAT reason, if you catch my drift.
Ooh... Negi gonna get RAPED!!! :help: But, yeah that was a good snippet. Chisame and Natsumi... one is probably one of the most overlooked chracacters, the other, maybe not so much. And both, have succumbed to the Shota side.
I don't think she'll use her shadows for THAT reason, if you catch my drift.
It's Always the Quiet Ones
ah yes.... its always wonderful to come home after a day of hard work to see an update, especially an update like this XD
Im still really wondering how Zazie will act around him >_> If she seriously went after him, he'd be overtaken in an instant. Not to mention her shadowy friends could prove to be assistance
ah yes.... its always wonderful to come home after a day of hard work to see an update, especially an update like this XD
Im still really wondering how Zazie will act around him >_> If she seriously went after him, he'd be overtaken in an instant. Not to mention her shadowy friends could prove to be assistance
It's Always the Quiet Ones
Comments
midorigreen - only in their dreams... and for chisame that's going to be particularly unsettling :evil2:
Arcomage - Aye, I like all the girls and I long decided that Natsumi would get her due in this fic. Chisame is always fun and she fit in easily enough for what I have planned. that scene was a blast to write. as for negi the manga hasn;t even completed a year yet he can't go a month without getting nearly raped...
l3fty - I was considering the shades making their pressenc eknown but I thought it would be funnier doing something different instead. As for asuna your radar is a wee bit off... Asuna is not going in a sisterly direction in this fic. You should read the last parts closer...
mickl3 - oh I have zazie's falling for him all planned out... though it won;t be what you may be expecting.
ryushi - Really? that;s the first time I won the internet... I should slip that in the bank and save it for later. Aye Zazie shadow friends look a lot like 'no face' from spirited away. I have yet to show their voice but they often ask if they can eat people and zazie says they can't. They will be explained in time.
In case you haven't seen them before this is what they look like. They make an appearance alongside zazie throughout the mahorafest arc.
Snippet
"Damnit where could he have gone?" Asuna cursed as she searched the halls of the academic building. Judging by the amount of girls in the hallways he hadn't made it outside as of yet. Unless he found some closet to lock himself in the boy was likely up to his neck in trouble, as usual...
Though this one is my fault really... her conscience chimed in being infuriatingly logical as usual. All she'd wanted to do was stop the bickering so things would go back to normal. He just kept interrupting and insisting on her taking the potion. She'd lost enough uniforms and good underwear by now to be justifiably weary of such an offer. Judging by the effects it's quite likely that could happen if she had consumed the potion herself... Having Negi and Takahata-sensei stalking her like animals through the Mahora campus. Though really, would she even run in such a situation? Her thoughts trailed away from that bringing a bright flush to her face before she shook her self out of it. "Focus. I don't have time for daydreaming."
"Ah there you are!" a voice called out sending Asuna into immediate action. She rushed to the voice catching Sakurako as she turned a corner. Both stopped scanning the hall. "Aw not again... I'm sure I saw him this time," the cheerleader pouted. The hallway was completely empty. Asuna sighed both relieved and annoyed, finding the boy was proving difficult but that meant no one had gotten a hand on him yet. She watched as the cheerleader continued her obsessive search and couldn't help but become curious.
How come she wasn't going gaga like the rest of them? The thought was dropped as she caught movement out of the corner of her eye. Negi? without a word so not to alert the love zombies she took off full speed catching the small form dash around a corner. "Why is he running from me too?" she turned the corner and slowed to a stop... it was empty. "No way."
"Negi -sensei!"
"There he is!"
"No over here!"
"You can't escape!"
Calls came up from all directions; the boy teacher seemed to be everywhere at once. She glanced behind her in time to catch another glimpse of a boy turning a corner but did not pursue. Obviously Negi was using some kind of spell to send girls all over creation chasing false leads.
"Maybe he's not as helpless as he acts all the time." Asuna felt a little dig at that; here she wanted to be the big hero. Maybe she wasn't really needed. Though a distinctly male 'yelp' shot that from her mind. A little ways back and somewhat muffled but that had to be him. Fueled by concern she headed back, catching the origin of the shouts. On closer inspection she could distinctly hear the laughter of more then one girl amongst it. The knob turned but clicked... it was locked. "Damn damn damn...ö she glared at the door to the Drama room and clenched her fists. She was getting in that room, a quick look to confirm if she was alone in the hall she dropped into stance. "I'm coming!" Baka red summoned her strength and with a mighty kick sent the door clear off the hinges, sailing across the room.
"A-Asuna-san?"
"Negi?" She scanned the room, blood pumping with adrenaline from her entrance. Though on surveying the damage a nervous sweat grew across her forehead. Negi was crouched against the wall and two pairs of legs stuck out from where the door had landed. There was a distinct lack of movement "Oh crap..."
It took a few moments but it seemed both of her classmates were still alive, only unconscious. It took a moment to confirm the one girl was in fact Chisame, she looked totally different when she let her hair down it seemed. Negi as well was all right for the most part. His shirt looked worse for ware but seemed to have no physical injuries. Unless you counted the hicky. Leaving the girls to rest in a more comfortable position they slipped out into the hall hoping to get away from the hounds no doubt attracted by the noise.
"We should find someplace safer to hide until this blows over."
"There shouldn't be any lasting effect once it wears off..." Negi agreed sticking close to her side. She felt relieved he was safe, though with the panic out of the way her old insecurities began filtering in. The courage she'd gathered before this madness broke out was long gone and now she began to fuss over what she could do... How could she come out and apologize simply after being so nasty? Why would he even want to come back? Did he even like the kiss like she did? If she just blurted it all out she'd come off like some pathetic nutty fan girl.
"Right"
"I can't beleive even Hasegawa-san acted that way" Negi said as he placed a hand over the hickey on his neck. "I guess the love potion is stronger than I thought..." he chuckled nervously. "At you were able to keep your wits about you, things could have been a lot worse." His words faded as an idea struck her from left field.
The love potion... if she allowed her guard to slip now maybe... maybe he'd write it off as the potion? She could say what she wanted and he would think it was the spell just like with all the other girls. Even if he didn't believe her then... then at least she could get it off her chest. But that was too simple, it couldn't be that easy. Could it? Asuna shook her head as she heard Negi speak up.
"What?"
"I said where do you think it's safe?" Negi's voice was clearly concerned. She thought long and hard before she came to her decision. She took his hand carefully and she smiled a little.
"I know just the place." With that they took off, his concern only grew... that sudden smile seemed so out of place. Did Asuna... no, there was no way. She was too strong to fall under his spell.
WasnÆt she?
end snippet
Edit - Windfalcon fix
Asuna swoops in and saves the day... only to try and snatch negi for herself. Run negi run well you can! a shame he doesn't see what;s coming... perhaps he'll need to be saved again *throws up a ' The Zazie signal'? *
Comments
midorigreen - only in their dreams... and for chisame that's going to be particularly unsettling :evil2:
Arcomage - Aye, I like all the girls and I long decided that Natsumi would get her due in this fic. Chisame is always fun and she fit in easily enough for what I have planned. that scene was a blast to write. as for negi the manga hasn;t even completed a year yet
he can't go a month without getting nearly raped...l3fty - I was considering the shades making their pressenc eknown but I thought it would be funnier doing something different instead. As for asuna your radar is a wee bit off... Asuna is not going in a sisterly direction in this fic. You should read the last parts closer...
mickl3 - oh I have zazie's falling for him all planned out... though it won;t be what you may be expecting.
ryushi - Really? that;s the first time I won the internet... I should slip that in the bank and save it for later. Aye Zazie shadow friends look a lot like 'no face' from spirited away. I have yet to show their voice but they often ask if they can eat people and zazie says they can't. They will be explained in time.
In case you haven't seen them before this is what they look like. They make an appearance alongside zazie throughout the mahorafest arc.
Snippet
"Damnit where could he have gone?" Asuna cursed as she searched the halls of the academic building. Judging by the amount of girls in the hallways he hadn't made it outside as of yet. Unless he found some closet to lock himself in the boy was likely up to his neck in trouble, as usual...
Though this one is my fault really... her conscience chimed in being infuriatingly logical as usual. All she'd wanted to do was stop the bickering so things would go back to normal. He just kept interrupting and insisting on her taking the potion. She'd lost enough uniforms and good underwear by now to be justifiably weary of such an offer. Judging by the effects it's quite likely that could happen if she had consumed the potion herself... Having Negi and Takahata-sensei stalking her like animals through the Mahora campus. Though really, would she even run in such a situation? Her thoughts trailed away from that bringing a bright flush to her face before she shook her self out of it. "Focus. I don't have time for daydreaming."
"Ah there you are!" a voice called out sending Asuna into immediate action. She rushed to the voice catching Sakurako as she turned a corner. Both stopped scanning the hall. "Aw not again... I'm sure I saw him this time," the cheerleader pouted. The hallway was completely empty. Asuna sighed both relieved and annoyed, finding the boy was proving difficult but that meant no one had gotten a hand on him yet. She watched as the cheerleader continued her obsessive search and couldn't help but become curious.
How come she wasn't going gaga like the rest of them? The thought was dropped as she caught movement out of the corner of her eye. Negi? without a word so not to alert the love zombies she took off full speed catching the small form dash around a corner. "Why is he running from me too?" she turned the corner and slowed to a stop... it was empty. "No way."
"Negi -sensei!"
"There he is!"
"No over here!"
"You can't escape!"
Calls came up from all directions; the boy teacher seemed to be everywhere at once. She glanced behind her in time to catch another glimpse of a boy turning a corner but did not pursue. Obviously Negi was using some kind of spell to send girls all over creation chasing false leads.
"Maybe he's not as helpless as he acts all the time." Asuna felt a little dig at that; here she wanted to be the big hero. Maybe she wasn't really needed. Though a distinctly male 'yelp' shot that from her mind. A little ways back and somewhat muffled but that had to be him. Fueled by concern she headed back, catching the origin of the shouts. On closer inspection she could distinctly hear the laughter of more then one girl amongst it. The knob turned but clicked... it was locked. "Damn damn damn...ö she glared at the door to the Drama room and clenched her fists. She was getting in that room, a quick look to confirm if she was alone in the hall she dropped into stance. "I'm coming!" Baka red summoned her strength and with a mighty kick sent the door clear off the hinges, sailing across the room.
"A-Asuna-san?"
"Negi?" She scanned the room, blood pumping with adrenaline from her entrance. Though on surveying the damage a nervous sweat grew across her forehead. Negi was crouched against the wall and two pairs of legs stuck out from where the door had landed. There was a distinct lack of movement "Oh crap..."
It took a few moments but it seemed both of her classmates were still alive, only unconscious. It took a moment to confirm the one girl was in fact Chisame, she looked totally different when she let her hair down it seemed. Negi as well was all right for the most part. His shirt looked worse for ware but seemed to have no physical injuries. Unless you counted the hicky. Leaving the girls to rest in a more comfortable position they slipped out into the hall hoping to get away from the hounds no doubt attracted by the noise.
"We should find someplace safer to hide until this blows over."
"There shouldn't be any lasting effect once it wears off..." Negi agreed sticking close to her side. She felt relieved he was safe, though with the panic out of the way her old insecurities began filtering in. The courage she'd gathered before this madness broke out was long gone and now she began to fuss over what she could do... How could she come out and apologize simply after being so nasty? Why would he even want to come back? Did he even like the kiss like she did? If she just blurted it all out she'd come off like some pathetic nutty fan girl.
"Right"
"I can't beleive even Hasegawa-san acted that way" Negi said as he placed a hand over the hickey on his neck. "I guess the love potion is stronger than I thought..." he chuckled nervously. "At you were able to keep your wits about you, things could have been a lot worse." His words faded as an idea struck her from left field.
The love potion... if she allowed her guard to slip now maybe... maybe he'd write it off as the potion? She could say what she wanted and he would think it was the spell just like with all the other girls. Even if he didn't believe her then... then at least she could get it off her chest. But that was too simple, it couldn't be that easy. Could it? Asuna shook her head as she heard Negi speak up.
"What?"
"I said where do you think it's safe?" Negi's voice was clearly concerned. She thought long and hard before she came to her decision. She took his hand carefully and she smiled a little.
"I know just the place." With that they took off, his concern only grew... that sudden smile seemed so out of place. Did Asuna... no, there was no way. She was too strong to fall under his spell.
WasnÆt she?
end snippet
Edit - Windfalcon fix
Asuna swoops in and saves the day... only to try and snatch negi for herself. Run negi run well you can! a shame he doesn't see what;s coming... perhaps he'll need to be saved again *throws up a ' The Zazie signal'? *