A totally cracktastic idea that The Ero-Sennin and I thought worthy of sharing with you guys. The premise is simple: Due to the lack of control Shinobu has in her life, she has decided her eventual goal will be to conquer the world and rule it as it's Empress. Perhaps a bit extreme reaction to her parents' divorce but given the crazy world of Love Hina, not out of the question. However, when she meets Keitaro, she decides he will be her consort, and modifies her plans accordingly.
Shinobu easily enlists Su's help when she gets to the Hinata Sou-The promise of her banana cream pies and sharing Keitaro is totally fine with Su. She's a girl of uncomplicated tastes. And so, Shinobu sets out on her plan to conquer the world-Starting from the bottom up.
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ôSu! How is that One Ring of Power coming along?ö Shinobu asked as she strode into SuÆs room. The Mol Mol princess looked back at her friend/future empress and lover with a frown.
ôRan into hitch.ö
ôWhat hitch?ö Shinobu asked.
SuÆs eyes narrowed.
ôDamn Hobbits.ö
ôOoooh! Damn those, those cute, huggable little Hobbits!ö Shinobu hissed. ôTHEY SHALL FEEL MY WRATH!ö
ôBut, Su have something Shinobu might like!ö Su said, to assuage her future empress and keep her wrath in check. Strange things happened to meals when Shinobu was angry.
ôOoh? What?ö Shinobu asked eagerly, anger forgotten.
Su held up a gauntlet.
ôZero Point Energy Generator!ö
ôOooh! Thank you Su!ö Shinobu said, as she pulled it on. ôWith this Zero Point Energy Generator, I can control all matter AT MY WHIM! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!ö
Shinobu paused.
ô... How do you turn it on?ö
It was never said she would be GOOD at taking over the world.
ôPress button on wrist,ö Su said.
ôOh! Oh, right,ö Shinobu said, pressing the button. She lifted a tree up and flew it around.
ôIsn't it amazing?ö Su asked.
ôYes! This is really great Su! With this, I could CRUSH MOUNTAINS! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA-Eep! Oh no, I forgot! It's lunchtime! Auuu!ö Shinobu ran off, fretting severely. Su watched her go with a smile.
ôShinobu will be great empress.ö
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Shinobu finished cooking lunch and set it out very quickly onto the table with her gauntlet. She beamed cheerfully.
ôLunchtime!ö She announced to the gathered residents. She noticed she was still wearing the gauntlet, and quickly hit it behind her back. ôEràö
ôWow, Shinobu-chan... It's absolutely gorgeous,ö Naru said with a smile.
ôThank you,ö Shinobu demurred, before looking at Keitaro with a blush. ôI-I hope you like it too, Sempai.ö
ôIt's amazing, Shinobu-chan!ö He said with a smile. Shinobu swooned at the praise.
Kitsune giggled. ôCareful, Kei, you might make your wife faint.ö
ôW-wife!?ö Keitaro stuttered.
Naru rolled her eyes and giggled. Shinobu blushed heavily in response, and turned away. In true supervillain fashion, however, it was to allow her to smile evilly.
ôYes, wife... And he will be my husband... My consort, mwahahahahahaha!ö She cackled under her breath.
ôShinobu?ö Motoko asked. Shinobu started, and turned back around to see everyone staring at her. She coughed.
ôAh? Yes?ö
ôAre you okay?ö Kitsune asked, concerned. Shinobu nodded rapidly.
ôF-Fine! Let's eat!ö
After lunch, Shinobu decides to start on her first obstacle to Keitaro-Er, the world. Yes, the world. Well, technically her third obstacle to Keitaro-The world! Yes. Motoko could be a formidable foe, but an even more powerful ally. She had to make sure which Motoko would be. So, after lunch Shinobu approached Motoko as she trained outside.
ôMotoko, I'd like to ask you a question,ö Shinobu said.
ôYes?ö Motoko asked, swinging her blade in tight, precise arcs.
ôLet us say, for the sake of argument, that I wanted to rule the world. Would you serve me or would you resist me?ö Shinobu asked. Motoko froze, and turned to stare at Shinobu. She found the idea of someone as adorable and harmless as Shinobu ruling the world both adorable and harmless.
ôAh...ö Her cheeks warmed at the moeness of it all. ShinobuÆs eyes narrowed seriously, which just made her look cuter.
ôBecause if you serve me, the rewards would be great! But if you resisted me, I'm afraid I would have to do... Terrible, horrible things to you,ö she said.
Motoko blinked. She placed her palm on ShinobuÆs forehead, and her other on her own.
ôYou do not feel warm.ö
ôEh?ö Shinobu cried with a scowl. ôI-IÆm serious! I-I could make you regret being born and make you pray to your impotent gods for mercy that would never come! I really could!ö
Motoko managed a small smile. She looked so cute. ôAh, so you would try to rule the world?ö
ôNo, I will rule the world,ö Shinobu sniffed.
ôI don't think you'd have the heart to do all of that,ö Motoko said. ôButà I do think if someone could rule the world, it would be you.ö
Shinobu blushed. ôThank you...ö Her eyes narrowed. ô... That still doesn't answer my question.ö
Motoko closed her eyes, and decided to play along. ôI would not resist, I would gladly serve at your side.ö
ôOh! That's good!ö Shinobu said happily with a warm smile. ôI would hate very much to have to destroy you.ö
ôHowever, I only serve a Just Empress,ö Motoko stated.
ôAwww... But being a Just Empress is no fun!ö Shinobu said with a pout.
ôNonsense, being an evil empress is likely to get you defeated by the forces of Good,ö Motoko said.
ôWell... I suppose I wouldn't want to corrupt K-Keitaro-sempai into someone I would hate... That would defeat the purpose of making him my consort,ö Shinobu mused.
ôExactly...wait-what?ö Motoko asked.
ôOh yes, I'm making Keitaro-sempai my consort,ö Shinobu said with a wave of her hand. ôIf you wish you can be part of his harem.ö Her gaze grew dangerous, and yet still adorable. ôJust as long as you acknowledge he is MINE.ö
ôAhh...right! Of course?ö Motoko said. This was a game still, right?
Shinobu gave her a bright smile. ôThen we will have no problems! Excellent! I need to speak with the others, excuse me.ö She walked off, assured that a potential rival/enemy was out of the way... For now. A prudent Empress trusted, but verified.
Motoko, meanwhile, was left wondering just what Shinobu had put in her lunchà
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With one threat resolved for the moment, Shinobu decided to work on the second biggest threat to her plans. Said threat was currently lounging on the couch, a magazine in her hands.
ôKitsune? I must ask you something,ö Shinobu said. Kitsune looked at Shinobu with a smile.
ôWhat is it?ö
ShinobuÆs eyes narrowed, as she tried to look menacing. ôIf I were to conquer the world, would you resist me?ö
ôOnly if I do not get what I desire,ö Kitsune said, not skipping a beat. Shinobu crossed her arms over her chest.
ôAnd what do you desire?ö
ôWealth and glory, of course,ö Kitsune replied.
ôHmph. How much wealth and glory are we talking?ö Shinobu countered.
ôI want all of South America.ö
ôSouth America? Hmph! How impudent,ö Shinobu huffed. ôA whole continent for yourself?ö
ôYes,ö Kitsune said.
ôWhat would you do with all of South America?ö
ô...Adventure tourism!ö Kitsune answered after a moment.
ôYou could do that just as easily with Korea.ö Shinobu said.
ôKorea!? But Korea's boring!ö Kitsune haggled.
ôThat's your problem, not mine. Besides, if I give you the vast resources of South America you could make war upon me, and I will not have that!ö Shinobu countered.
ôOh pshaw. Why would I wage war with you? Besides, the world is a big place, you can't rule it yourself.ö
ôI can delegate!ö Shinobu insisted.
ôAnd I volunteer my services,ö Kitsune said smoothly with a smile. Shinobu considered this.
ôHmmm... All right. But remember, if you betray me, my wrath will be dire!ö Shinobu hissed.
ô....I'll try my best to be good,ö Kitsune returned with a smile.
ôExcellent. And if you're extra good, I'll let you into Keitaro-Sempai's harem,ö Shinobu said. She covered her cheeks and blushed heavily. ôH-He is too much for any one woman, after all!ö
ôOh, will he be your consort?ö Kitsune asked with a catty smile.
ôOh, well, um... Y-Yes...ö Shinobu said. As Kitsune continued to smirk, Shinobu scowled. The effect was rather ruined by her swoon though. ôY-You are part of HIS harem, maybe, but he's MINE, understand?ö
ôOf course, Shinobu-chan...ah...Shinobu-sama~ö Kitsune replied with a laugh.
ôGood... Now, the hardest challenge... Naru-sempai!ö Shinobu said. Her fists clenched in determination as her eyes narrowed.
ôGood luck,ö Kitsune offered with shifty eyes. ôI heard last she was studying with Keitaro.ö
ôWh-What?!ö Shinobu fretted.
ô...Alone...In his room~,ö Kitsune said, sounding slightly like the DBZ Abridged Mr. Popo.
ôNoooo!ö Shinobu cried as she ran off. Kitsune chuckled and leaned back on the couch, resuming her reading.
ôAh, she's too cute.ö
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ôSU! Su, how-how do I get Naru-sempai away from Keitaro-sempai?!ö Shinobu wailed as she ran into SuÆs lab. The Mol Mol girl didnÆt have to think twice.
ôThe usual way,ö she said. Shinobu blinked.
ôEh?ö
ôBehold,ö Su said, as she turned to her computer. She brought up a camera in KeitaroÆs room, where Naru and Keitaro were studying. A Mecha Tama popped up and immediately flew past Naru, tearing off her top and bra with it. KeitaroÆs reaction was excepted.
ôW-What?!ö
NaruÆs reaction was also expected.
ôDon't look!ö Naru growled, and with a punch she sent Keitaro flying.
ôSeparated,ö Su said with a smile. Shinobu hugged her.
ôOh, thank you Su! Now I may speak with Naru-sempai in private while she's still emotionally unstable!ö
ôGood job. Wait. What?ö
But Su found her question directed only to empty air, as Shinobu had taken off for KeitaroÆs room. Upon entering it, she saw Naru grumbling as she pulled her clothes back on.
ôOh, Naru-sempai, what happened?ö Shinobu asked with an innocent expression
ôOne of Su's inventions went berserk...crap, I think I launched him pretty far this time,ö Naru muttered.
ôOh yeah, he hasn't hit the ground yet,ö Su said in her lab as she watched the radar track of KeitaroÆs flight. ôSomeone in China's about to have a very bad day.ö
Back in KeitaroÆs room, Shinobu looked thoughtful.
ôHmmm... You know, I could make sure Keitaro-sempai never saw you in such a state again... Unless you so wished it,ö she said with a smile.
ôWhat are you getting at?ö Naru asked with a frown.
ôWellàö Shinobu blushed slightly. ôI intend to conquer the world and have him as my consort!ö
Naru blinked a few times before she responded.
ô...That's adorable. But why Keitaro...?ö Like the others, she thought it was a game. Shinobu beamed.
ôBecause I love him and his kindness would temper my urges to crush and destroy all I oppose,ö Shinobu replied cheerfully. ôAlso, he has greatàö Her blush deepened. ôEndurance~àö
Naru recoiled. ôWhat?!ö
ôWell, he is kind and good-hearted, oooh...ö Her hands went to her cheeks as she swooned. ôAnd... And... Auu! You don't want to hear this; you have no interest in him!ö She shook her head. ôSuffice it to say, if you support my bid for world conquest he will not peep on you or grope you, no... I will be a good wife and keep him from straying... Yes...ö She blushed again.
ô...Uh...no.ö Naru said. Shinobu stared.
ô... Then you will resist me?ö
ôUm...well, kinda. I mean, I like Keitaro, and even though I kind of lose it sometimes...I still like him,ö Naru admitted. Shinobu blinked. This wasnÆt part of her scenario! Naru was supposed to angrily deny any attraction to Keitaro and agree to her proposal, shooting herself in the foot! Drat!
Well, like any competent strategist, she had a backup plan.
ôOh! That's all right then. I have a solution for that...ö She said, ominously.
ôOh? And what would that be?ö Naru asked.
ôI will just have to destroy you,ö Shinobu said. She tried to look threatening, but all she managed was to look more moe. ôAnd then Keitaro will be mine! Mwahahahahahaha!ö
ô...You know, you need to work on your threats,ö Naru said with a smile. ôYou're just too cute.ö
She pulled Shinobu into a cuddle, which the younger girl tried to get out of.
ôH-Hey! Let me go! I-I can totally destroy you! Your life will be an unending torment! You will perish in flames!ö Shinobu cried. Naru just laughed and turned her around, holding her in her lap. Shinobu pouted.
ôThis is why I'll have to be a horrible, unrelenting terror to my subjects,ö she huffed.
ôMaybe you could win them over by being unbearably cute?ö Naru suggested.
ôDo you really think I could?ö Shinobu asked, interested. Naru smiled.
ôYes.ö
ôOkay! I'll have Keitaro as my consort then! And you'll be part of his harem!ö Shinobu said cheerfully. Never let it be said she was an ungrateful ruler.
Naru closed her eyes and chuckled. ôI'm afraid, Shinobu-chan, that I cannot abide.ö
ôWhat?ö Shinobu asked, startled.
ôI'll have to resist you,ö Naru said. ôIf you're going to make a claim on Keitaro...I cannot accept your rule.ö
ShinobuÆs eyes narrowed.
ôVery well... May the best woman win, then,ö Shinobu hissed. Naru smirked back.
ôI most certainly will.ö
ôNngh! Mmph!ö Shinobu tried to get out of NaruÆs embrace, but she was held fast. Shinobu grumbled, and then glanced out the window.
ôOh look, Keitaro-sempai lost his shirt on the way back,ö Shinobu said innocently.
ôI'm not falling for that,ö Naru said in a sing-song voice.
ôDrat!ö Shinobu cursed. Oh, she was good.
ôSo cute,ö Naru giggled. She was going to be fun to foil.
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Discuss?
Shinobu easily enlists Su's help when she gets to the Hinata Sou-The promise of her banana cream pies and sharing Keitaro is totally fine with Su. She's a girl of uncomplicated tastes. And so, Shinobu sets out on her plan to conquer the world-Starting from the bottom up.
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ôSu! How is that One Ring of Power coming along?ö Shinobu asked as she strode into SuÆs room. The Mol Mol princess looked back at her friend/future empress and lover with a frown.
ôRan into hitch.ö
ôWhat hitch?ö Shinobu asked.
SuÆs eyes narrowed.
ôDamn Hobbits.ö
ôOoooh! Damn those, those cute, huggable little Hobbits!ö Shinobu hissed. ôTHEY SHALL FEEL MY WRATH!ö
ôBut, Su have something Shinobu might like!ö Su said, to assuage her future empress and keep her wrath in check. Strange things happened to meals when Shinobu was angry.
ôOoh? What?ö Shinobu asked eagerly, anger forgotten.
Su held up a gauntlet.
ôZero Point Energy Generator!ö
ôOooh! Thank you Su!ö Shinobu said, as she pulled it on. ôWith this Zero Point Energy Generator, I can control all matter AT MY WHIM! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!ö
Shinobu paused.
ô... How do you turn it on?ö
It was never said she would be GOOD at taking over the world.
ôPress button on wrist,ö Su said.
ôOh! Oh, right,ö Shinobu said, pressing the button. She lifted a tree up and flew it around.
ôIsn't it amazing?ö Su asked.
ôYes! This is really great Su! With this, I could CRUSH MOUNTAINS! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA-Eep! Oh no, I forgot! It's lunchtime! Auuu!ö Shinobu ran off, fretting severely. Su watched her go with a smile.
ôShinobu will be great empress.ö
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Shinobu finished cooking lunch and set it out very quickly onto the table with her gauntlet. She beamed cheerfully.
ôLunchtime!ö She announced to the gathered residents. She noticed she was still wearing the gauntlet, and quickly hit it behind her back. ôEràö
ôWow, Shinobu-chan... It's absolutely gorgeous,ö Naru said with a smile.
ôThank you,ö Shinobu demurred, before looking at Keitaro with a blush. ôI-I hope you like it too, Sempai.ö
ôIt's amazing, Shinobu-chan!ö He said with a smile. Shinobu swooned at the praise.
Kitsune giggled. ôCareful, Kei, you might make your wife faint.ö
ôW-wife!?ö Keitaro stuttered.
Naru rolled her eyes and giggled. Shinobu blushed heavily in response, and turned away. In true supervillain fashion, however, it was to allow her to smile evilly.
ôYes, wife... And he will be my husband... My consort, mwahahahahahaha!ö She cackled under her breath.
ôShinobu?ö Motoko asked. Shinobu started, and turned back around to see everyone staring at her. She coughed.
ôAh? Yes?ö
ôAre you okay?ö Kitsune asked, concerned. Shinobu nodded rapidly.
ôF-Fine! Let's eat!ö
After lunch, Shinobu decides to start on her first obstacle to Keitaro-Er, the world. Yes, the world. Well, technically her third obstacle to Keitaro-The world! Yes. Motoko could be a formidable foe, but an even more powerful ally. She had to make sure which Motoko would be. So, after lunch Shinobu approached Motoko as she trained outside.
ôMotoko, I'd like to ask you a question,ö Shinobu said.
ôYes?ö Motoko asked, swinging her blade in tight, precise arcs.
ôLet us say, for the sake of argument, that I wanted to rule the world. Would you serve me or would you resist me?ö Shinobu asked. Motoko froze, and turned to stare at Shinobu. She found the idea of someone as adorable and harmless as Shinobu ruling the world both adorable and harmless.
ôAh...ö Her cheeks warmed at the moeness of it all. ShinobuÆs eyes narrowed seriously, which just made her look cuter.
ôBecause if you serve me, the rewards would be great! But if you resisted me, I'm afraid I would have to do... Terrible, horrible things to you,ö she said.
Motoko blinked. She placed her palm on ShinobuÆs forehead, and her other on her own.
ôYou do not feel warm.ö
ôEh?ö Shinobu cried with a scowl. ôI-IÆm serious! I-I could make you regret being born and make you pray to your impotent gods for mercy that would never come! I really could!ö
Motoko managed a small smile. She looked so cute. ôAh, so you would try to rule the world?ö
ôNo, I will rule the world,ö Shinobu sniffed.
ôI don't think you'd have the heart to do all of that,ö Motoko said. ôButà I do think if someone could rule the world, it would be you.ö
Shinobu blushed. ôThank you...ö Her eyes narrowed. ô... That still doesn't answer my question.ö
Motoko closed her eyes, and decided to play along. ôI would not resist, I would gladly serve at your side.ö
ôOh! That's good!ö Shinobu said happily with a warm smile. ôI would hate very much to have to destroy you.ö
ôHowever, I only serve a Just Empress,ö Motoko stated.
ôAwww... But being a Just Empress is no fun!ö Shinobu said with a pout.
ôNonsense, being an evil empress is likely to get you defeated by the forces of Good,ö Motoko said.
ôWell... I suppose I wouldn't want to corrupt K-Keitaro-sempai into someone I would hate... That would defeat the purpose of making him my consort,ö Shinobu mused.
ôExactly...wait-what?ö Motoko asked.
ôOh yes, I'm making Keitaro-sempai my consort,ö Shinobu said with a wave of her hand. ôIf you wish you can be part of his harem.ö Her gaze grew dangerous, and yet still adorable. ôJust as long as you acknowledge he is MINE.ö
ôAhh...right! Of course?ö Motoko said. This was a game still, right?
Shinobu gave her a bright smile. ôThen we will have no problems! Excellent! I need to speak with the others, excuse me.ö She walked off, assured that a potential rival/enemy was out of the way... For now. A prudent Empress trusted, but verified.
Motoko, meanwhile, was left wondering just what Shinobu had put in her lunchà
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With one threat resolved for the moment, Shinobu decided to work on the second biggest threat to her plans. Said threat was currently lounging on the couch, a magazine in her hands.
ôKitsune? I must ask you something,ö Shinobu said. Kitsune looked at Shinobu with a smile.
ôWhat is it?ö
ShinobuÆs eyes narrowed, as she tried to look menacing. ôIf I were to conquer the world, would you resist me?ö
ôOnly if I do not get what I desire,ö Kitsune said, not skipping a beat. Shinobu crossed her arms over her chest.
ôAnd what do you desire?ö
ôWealth and glory, of course,ö Kitsune replied.
ôHmph. How much wealth and glory are we talking?ö Shinobu countered.
ôI want all of South America.ö
ôSouth America? Hmph! How impudent,ö Shinobu huffed. ôA whole continent for yourself?ö
ôYes,ö Kitsune said.
ôWhat would you do with all of South America?ö
ô...Adventure tourism!ö Kitsune answered after a moment.
ôYou could do that just as easily with Korea.ö Shinobu said.
ôKorea!? But Korea's boring!ö Kitsune haggled.
ôThat's your problem, not mine. Besides, if I give you the vast resources of South America you could make war upon me, and I will not have that!ö Shinobu countered.
ôOh pshaw. Why would I wage war with you? Besides, the world is a big place, you can't rule it yourself.ö
ôI can delegate!ö Shinobu insisted.
ôAnd I volunteer my services,ö Kitsune said smoothly with a smile. Shinobu considered this.
ôHmmm... All right. But remember, if you betray me, my wrath will be dire!ö Shinobu hissed.
ô....I'll try my best to be good,ö Kitsune returned with a smile.
ôExcellent. And if you're extra good, I'll let you into Keitaro-Sempai's harem,ö Shinobu said. She covered her cheeks and blushed heavily. ôH-He is too much for any one woman, after all!ö
ôOh, will he be your consort?ö Kitsune asked with a catty smile.
ôOh, well, um... Y-Yes...ö Shinobu said. As Kitsune continued to smirk, Shinobu scowled. The effect was rather ruined by her swoon though. ôY-You are part of HIS harem, maybe, but he's MINE, understand?ö
ôOf course, Shinobu-chan...ah...Shinobu-sama~ö Kitsune replied with a laugh.
ôGood... Now, the hardest challenge... Naru-sempai!ö Shinobu said. Her fists clenched in determination as her eyes narrowed.
ôGood luck,ö Kitsune offered with shifty eyes. ôI heard last she was studying with Keitaro.ö
ôWh-What?!ö Shinobu fretted.
ô...Alone...In his room~,ö Kitsune said, sounding slightly like the DBZ Abridged Mr. Popo.
ôNoooo!ö Shinobu cried as she ran off. Kitsune chuckled and leaned back on the couch, resuming her reading.
ôAh, she's too cute.ö
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ôSU! Su, how-how do I get Naru-sempai away from Keitaro-sempai?!ö Shinobu wailed as she ran into SuÆs lab. The Mol Mol girl didnÆt have to think twice.
ôThe usual way,ö she said. Shinobu blinked.
ôEh?ö
ôBehold,ö Su said, as she turned to her computer. She brought up a camera in KeitaroÆs room, where Naru and Keitaro were studying. A Mecha Tama popped up and immediately flew past Naru, tearing off her top and bra with it. KeitaroÆs reaction was excepted.
ôW-What?!ö
NaruÆs reaction was also expected.
ôDon't look!ö Naru growled, and with a punch she sent Keitaro flying.
ôSeparated,ö Su said with a smile. Shinobu hugged her.
ôOh, thank you Su! Now I may speak with Naru-sempai in private while she's still emotionally unstable!ö
ôGood job. Wait. What?ö
But Su found her question directed only to empty air, as Shinobu had taken off for KeitaroÆs room. Upon entering it, she saw Naru grumbling as she pulled her clothes back on.
ôOh, Naru-sempai, what happened?ö Shinobu asked with an innocent expression
ôOne of Su's inventions went berserk...crap, I think I launched him pretty far this time,ö Naru muttered.
ôOh yeah, he hasn't hit the ground yet,ö Su said in her lab as she watched the radar track of KeitaroÆs flight. ôSomeone in China's about to have a very bad day.ö
Back in KeitaroÆs room, Shinobu looked thoughtful.
ôHmmm... You know, I could make sure Keitaro-sempai never saw you in such a state again... Unless you so wished it,ö she said with a smile.
ôWhat are you getting at?ö Naru asked with a frown.
ôWellàö Shinobu blushed slightly. ôI intend to conquer the world and have him as my consort!ö
Naru blinked a few times before she responded.
ô...That's adorable. But why Keitaro...?ö Like the others, she thought it was a game. Shinobu beamed.
ôBecause I love him and his kindness would temper my urges to crush and destroy all I oppose,ö Shinobu replied cheerfully. ôAlso, he has greatàö Her blush deepened. ôEndurance~àö
Naru recoiled. ôWhat?!ö
ôWell, he is kind and good-hearted, oooh...ö Her hands went to her cheeks as she swooned. ôAnd... And... Auu! You don't want to hear this; you have no interest in him!ö She shook her head. ôSuffice it to say, if you support my bid for world conquest he will not peep on you or grope you, no... I will be a good wife and keep him from straying... Yes...ö She blushed again.
ô...Uh...no.ö Naru said. Shinobu stared.
ô... Then you will resist me?ö
ôUm...well, kinda. I mean, I like Keitaro, and even though I kind of lose it sometimes...I still like him,ö Naru admitted. Shinobu blinked. This wasnÆt part of her scenario! Naru was supposed to angrily deny any attraction to Keitaro and agree to her proposal, shooting herself in the foot! Drat!
Well, like any competent strategist, she had a backup plan.
ôOh! That's all right then. I have a solution for that...ö She said, ominously.
ôOh? And what would that be?ö Naru asked.
ôI will just have to destroy you,ö Shinobu said. She tried to look threatening, but all she managed was to look more moe. ôAnd then Keitaro will be mine! Mwahahahahahaha!ö
ô...You know, you need to work on your threats,ö Naru said with a smile. ôYou're just too cute.ö
She pulled Shinobu into a cuddle, which the younger girl tried to get out of.
ôH-Hey! Let me go! I-I can totally destroy you! Your life will be an unending torment! You will perish in flames!ö Shinobu cried. Naru just laughed and turned her around, holding her in her lap. Shinobu pouted.
ôThis is why I'll have to be a horrible, unrelenting terror to my subjects,ö she huffed.
ôMaybe you could win them over by being unbearably cute?ö Naru suggested.
ôDo you really think I could?ö Shinobu asked, interested. Naru smiled.
ôYes.ö
ôOkay! I'll have Keitaro as my consort then! And you'll be part of his harem!ö Shinobu said cheerfully. Never let it be said she was an ungrateful ruler.
Naru closed her eyes and chuckled. ôI'm afraid, Shinobu-chan, that I cannot abide.ö
ôWhat?ö Shinobu asked, startled.
ôI'll have to resist you,ö Naru said. ôIf you're going to make a claim on Keitaro...I cannot accept your rule.ö
ShinobuÆs eyes narrowed.
ôVery well... May the best woman win, then,ö Shinobu hissed. Naru smirked back.
ôI most certainly will.ö
ôNngh! Mmph!ö Shinobu tried to get out of NaruÆs embrace, but she was held fast. Shinobu grumbled, and then glanced out the window.
ôOh look, Keitaro-sempai lost his shirt on the way back,ö Shinobu said innocently.
ôI'm not falling for that,ö Naru said in a sing-song voice.
ôDrat!ö Shinobu cursed. Oh, she was good.
ôSo cute,ö Naru giggled. She was going to be fun to foil.
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