This is an idea that kinda popped up in coversation with Windfalcon (as most of my ideas do). Timeline wise it takes place shortly after the kyoto field trip but instead of the training arc (getting eva and Ku fei as his masters and such) he is almost immediately shipped out on a new mission. The Main cast mebers at work through this fic are negi, Mana, and later on Kaede. The other partners and a few others will have side roles and may show up but for much of it they will be staying in the Mahora area.
Warning... this is a crossover ( but so is 80% of my stuff)
Tsukimi
By RyogaÆs best friend
The countryside crawled past the window while the light rhythm of the tracks beat steadily from below. It was the second train ride is so many weeks for child teacher known as Negi Springfield, though this mission was to be a bit more subdued... Hopefully. Kyoto was still clear in his mind, a little bodyguarding and a simple package delivery had turned into a desperate fight for the lives of both his precious students and himself... and if not for the timely intervention of Evangeline, he'd have lost. To a mage his own age no less. So many of his students got wrapped up in the madness, a fact that weighed heavily on him. Luckily, things turned out well enough and it seemed several members of his class were not as normal as they appeared. He didn't want to be ungrateful, and knowing he had such people to rely on was reassuring in a way... 'But I should be the one to protect them.' It was a hard pill to swallow, but he still had a lot of work left to do. He had intended on doing intense training, to be more prepared for next time.... So the last thing he was expecting was another mission.
"Sensei?"
"Hm what?" Negi was brought out of his musing as he was joined in his booth.
"I picked up some snacks, best keep your energy up. We're to be on duty soon." His companion was Mana Tatsumiya, student 18 in his class registry. One of the quieter members of his class, but apparently quiet didn't mean one was what they appeared to be.
"Thank you Tatsumiya-san." he said as he gladly accepted the small snack. Mana took a relaxed position across from him and took slow, small bites out of a protein bar. Negi had been a little surprised to see her arrival alongside Kaede and Ku Fei at the Konoe estate, but he hadn't had all that much time to think about it at the time. It seemed it was beyond the fact she was just a strong fighter because this was not the first time the headmaster had hired Mana. Hired. Though after Ninjas and Vampires, a mercenary really didn't hold the same amount of shock. But the quiet aspect did not disappear with her cover, his student seemed content to watch the scenery rather then make small talk. His earlier attempts were shot down with ruthless precision. The only time she seemed up for any kind of talk was if it was mission related, but the crowded train was hardly the best place to speak of such issues.
The Mission. It was pretty straight forward. There had been some strange emanations of ancient magic in the Tokyo area. Mana and Himself were sent to observe the situation and report on any findings. The headmaster decided that this would make for another test of the young mage, as well as giving him some more field experience in an area that is less magically inclined. 'It should only last a week, maybe two... At least that's what the headmaster said. Until then Takamichi will be subbing in my place... hopefully the girls will behave.'
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"Eh?!" A cry of shock and surprise rang through the halls of Mahora Junior High.
"Now now everyone calm down." Takahata said chuckling lightly. "Negi is still learning his craft, it'll just be for a few weeks of training as a teacher's assistant in Juuban. He'll be back before you know it." The explanation seemed to calm the room a little bit. Overall the feeling of the class was one of disappointment, it would be strange without their cute little homeroom teacher around to fluster.
Sensei... Nodoka drooped noticeably at the news, after all the craziness in Kyoto she had so many questions. The diary weighed heavy on her mind. But maybe... maybe I can use it to make contact. the temptation was great, but reading Negi's mind seemed like such an invasion of privacy. Her face reddened at the possible discoveries that could be made... Maybe just a little peek.
Yue frowned, Negi had much to answer for. It was magic, I'm sure of it... not that I'd ever seen anything like it before but it was the only explanation. It had been the baka ranger's intention to corner the boy and get the answers straight away but that wouldn't be an option any longer... Of course there were others that seemed to be mixed up in this mess.
Haruna blinked at a clatter to her side, her desk mate Zazie seemed to have dropped the eraser and pencil box she was juggling. Though her face was as blank as ever she seemed oddly tense. Curious...
Settled in the back of the class Evangeline snorted, a farce of a cover story. If the boy had still needed training they wouldnÆt have instated him as a teacher, but it was flimsy enough to deal with these idiots. it was at least enough that no connection was made to the mercenary's 'family reunion' excuse. Admittedly it's going to be a bit more dull without the boya around. Not that she'd ever admit that aloud. This news had already started having an effect, Chachamaru had been going about her duties at a noticeably slower pace since she had heard the day before. You better come back soon kid.
Asuna sighed softly, she of all people knew what was coming. As soon as class was over Konoka and herself were going to be mobbed with people looking for information. Even when the brat wasn't around he would cause trouble. But at least Negi wasnÆt going to Juuban alone, if that battle in Kyoto showed anything it was that Negi was in good hands. And we have Takahata-sensei teaching again! That warmed things up considerably. He was a REAL man...
Among those few that were more relaxed was Kaede Nagase. Not that the laid back baka ranger was one for exclamations and overreactions but she had another reason. That being as one fo the few who had gotten te real story of this turn of events. From what could be gathered negi was trying to keep most in the dark, but the boy's familiar had came on his own out of concern. The mission was recon but with ancient magic in play it was safe to have some insurance. Just a few days buffer so her own time away won't look so suspicious. Perhaps Sessha should try an keep my own watching hidden as well, With Mana involved it could make for good training-de gozaru an easy smile slid into place on the ninja's face.
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Next stop Juuban
"This is it." Mana's sudden voice almost made the boy Jump, he must have been zoning out. With hardly a word between them that began to get their luggage together. Light muffled grumbles could be heard from Chamo, the trip had not been easy on the ermine.
"Just a little further Chamo-kun." negi whispered as the train screeched to a stop. "Tatsumiya-san?"
"Yes?"
"Is the apartment far from the train station?"
"Hm, if I recall correctly it's a bit of a walk but not much that can be done."
"Well I mean we could always hail a cab?"
"No." Mana's voice snapped like a whip. "We have a stipend to last use two weeks, not need to spend frivolously. There nothing wrong with walking." her voice was firm and gaze intense, melting away any objections.
"R-Right..." Negi sighed softly, it looked like Chamo was going to have to tough it out a little longer. The train pulled to stop, much of the assembled passengers heading out into the station. Shifting his backpack he followed along behind the steady strides of his student blinking as they came out and onto the street. "Whoa..." the city was huge, the streets and side walks were a great amount of hustle and bustle.
"This is your first time in Tokyo?" He managed to shake off some of the awe to turn his attention up to Mana. The stoic girl bore a faint smile, first he'd seen the whole trip. Best not pass this opportunity up.
"Uh yes, I haven't gotten to travel as much as I would have liked."
"Well you're a very busy with your work."
"Ha ha, yeah. So do you come here often?"
"Hm... not as often as in the past. My work keeps me busy coupled with school of course." Mana kept her answer somewhat vague. The pair began to move through the streets.
"Oh right, so are you going to be going to school with me?"
"No, I believe I can trust you with monitoring that area."
"eh?" Negi frowned. "Then what are you doing for classes?"
"I'm not."
"You're still in school."
"It's only for a short time, I can keep my grades up well enough." Mana was a little taken aback at the boy's sudden firmness, though hindsight she really should have expected this. "This isn't the first time I've taken a mission like this."
"That doesn't excuse it. I'll have to arrange some one on one lessons." at this point the boy seemed to be making notes to himself, his tutoring skills had grown with all the work he had put in helping the bakas.
"With all due respect Negi-sensei." She said with a small strain in her tone. "We are here on business, we must keep alert and observant."
"Well there will be down time between watches and I don't see why a simple study session or two will throw things off." Negi may be intimidated by Mana's fierce nature but on an issue related to schooling he would not budge. Mana repressed the urge to sigh and let the matter drop, hopefully with the work involved in the mission and the boys cover this 'study session' nonsense would get lost in the confusion.
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EDIT - SMWhat fix
I'm sure most of you know by now what the crossover is and as to my MO I will do my damndest to keep things fresh and outside the norm for such crosses. This story crossess in quite early in the Sailor Moon timeline so you can expect many changes with parital showers of madness
Warning... this is a crossover ( but so is 80% of my stuff)
Tsukimi
By RyogaÆs best friend
The countryside crawled past the window while the light rhythm of the tracks beat steadily from below. It was the second train ride is so many weeks for child teacher known as Negi Springfield, though this mission was to be a bit more subdued... Hopefully. Kyoto was still clear in his mind, a little bodyguarding and a simple package delivery had turned into a desperate fight for the lives of both his precious students and himself... and if not for the timely intervention of Evangeline, he'd have lost. To a mage his own age no less. So many of his students got wrapped up in the madness, a fact that weighed heavily on him. Luckily, things turned out well enough and it seemed several members of his class were not as normal as they appeared. He didn't want to be ungrateful, and knowing he had such people to rely on was reassuring in a way... 'But I should be the one to protect them.' It was a hard pill to swallow, but he still had a lot of work left to do. He had intended on doing intense training, to be more prepared for next time.... So the last thing he was expecting was another mission.
"Sensei?"
"Hm what?" Negi was brought out of his musing as he was joined in his booth.
"I picked up some snacks, best keep your energy up. We're to be on duty soon." His companion was Mana Tatsumiya, student 18 in his class registry. One of the quieter members of his class, but apparently quiet didn't mean one was what they appeared to be.
"Thank you Tatsumiya-san." he said as he gladly accepted the small snack. Mana took a relaxed position across from him and took slow, small bites out of a protein bar. Negi had been a little surprised to see her arrival alongside Kaede and Ku Fei at the Konoe estate, but he hadn't had all that much time to think about it at the time. It seemed it was beyond the fact she was just a strong fighter because this was not the first time the headmaster had hired Mana. Hired. Though after Ninjas and Vampires, a mercenary really didn't hold the same amount of shock. But the quiet aspect did not disappear with her cover, his student seemed content to watch the scenery rather then make small talk. His earlier attempts were shot down with ruthless precision. The only time she seemed up for any kind of talk was if it was mission related, but the crowded train was hardly the best place to speak of such issues.
The Mission. It was pretty straight forward. There had been some strange emanations of ancient magic in the Tokyo area. Mana and Himself were sent to observe the situation and report on any findings. The headmaster decided that this would make for another test of the young mage, as well as giving him some more field experience in an area that is less magically inclined. 'It should only last a week, maybe two... At least that's what the headmaster said. Until then Takamichi will be subbing in my place... hopefully the girls will behave.'
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"Eh?!" A cry of shock and surprise rang through the halls of Mahora Junior High.
"Now now everyone calm down." Takahata said chuckling lightly. "Negi is still learning his craft, it'll just be for a few weeks of training as a teacher's assistant in Juuban. He'll be back before you know it." The explanation seemed to calm the room a little bit. Overall the feeling of the class was one of disappointment, it would be strange without their cute little homeroom teacher around to fluster.
Sensei... Nodoka drooped noticeably at the news, after all the craziness in Kyoto she had so many questions. The diary weighed heavy on her mind. But maybe... maybe I can use it to make contact. the temptation was great, but reading Negi's mind seemed like such an invasion of privacy. Her face reddened at the possible discoveries that could be made... Maybe just a little peek.
Yue frowned, Negi had much to answer for. It was magic, I'm sure of it... not that I'd ever seen anything like it before but it was the only explanation. It had been the baka ranger's intention to corner the boy and get the answers straight away but that wouldn't be an option any longer... Of course there were others that seemed to be mixed up in this mess.
Haruna blinked at a clatter to her side, her desk mate Zazie seemed to have dropped the eraser and pencil box she was juggling. Though her face was as blank as ever she seemed oddly tense. Curious...
Settled in the back of the class Evangeline snorted, a farce of a cover story. If the boy had still needed training they wouldnÆt have instated him as a teacher, but it was flimsy enough to deal with these idiots. it was at least enough that no connection was made to the mercenary's 'family reunion' excuse. Admittedly it's going to be a bit more dull without the boya around. Not that she'd ever admit that aloud. This news had already started having an effect, Chachamaru had been going about her duties at a noticeably slower pace since she had heard the day before. You better come back soon kid.
Asuna sighed softly, she of all people knew what was coming. As soon as class was over Konoka and herself were going to be mobbed with people looking for information. Even when the brat wasn't around he would cause trouble. But at least Negi wasnÆt going to Juuban alone, if that battle in Kyoto showed anything it was that Negi was in good hands. And we have Takahata-sensei teaching again! That warmed things up considerably. He was a REAL man...
Among those few that were more relaxed was Kaede Nagase. Not that the laid back baka ranger was one for exclamations and overreactions but she had another reason. That being as one fo the few who had gotten te real story of this turn of events. From what could be gathered negi was trying to keep most in the dark, but the boy's familiar had came on his own out of concern. The mission was recon but with ancient magic in play it was safe to have some insurance. Just a few days buffer so her own time away won't look so suspicious. Perhaps Sessha should try an keep my own watching hidden as well, With Mana involved it could make for good training-de gozaru an easy smile slid into place on the ninja's face.
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Next stop Juuban
"This is it." Mana's sudden voice almost made the boy Jump, he must have been zoning out. With hardly a word between them that began to get their luggage together. Light muffled grumbles could be heard from Chamo, the trip had not been easy on the ermine.
"Just a little further Chamo-kun." negi whispered as the train screeched to a stop. "Tatsumiya-san?"
"Yes?"
"Is the apartment far from the train station?"
"Hm, if I recall correctly it's a bit of a walk but not much that can be done."
"Well I mean we could always hail a cab?"
"No." Mana's voice snapped like a whip. "We have a stipend to last use two weeks, not need to spend frivolously. There nothing wrong with walking." her voice was firm and gaze intense, melting away any objections.
"R-Right..." Negi sighed softly, it looked like Chamo was going to have to tough it out a little longer. The train pulled to stop, much of the assembled passengers heading out into the station. Shifting his backpack he followed along behind the steady strides of his student blinking as they came out and onto the street. "Whoa..." the city was huge, the streets and side walks were a great amount of hustle and bustle.
"This is your first time in Tokyo?" He managed to shake off some of the awe to turn his attention up to Mana. The stoic girl bore a faint smile, first he'd seen the whole trip. Best not pass this opportunity up.
"Uh yes, I haven't gotten to travel as much as I would have liked."
"Well you're a very busy with your work."
"Ha ha, yeah. So do you come here often?"
"Hm... not as often as in the past. My work keeps me busy coupled with school of course." Mana kept her answer somewhat vague. The pair began to move through the streets.
"Oh right, so are you going to be going to school with me?"
"No, I believe I can trust you with monitoring that area."
"eh?" Negi frowned. "Then what are you doing for classes?"
"I'm not."
"You're still in school."
"It's only for a short time, I can keep my grades up well enough." Mana was a little taken aback at the boy's sudden firmness, though hindsight she really should have expected this. "This isn't the first time I've taken a mission like this."
"That doesn't excuse it. I'll have to arrange some one on one lessons." at this point the boy seemed to be making notes to himself, his tutoring skills had grown with all the work he had put in helping the bakas.
"With all due respect Negi-sensei." She said with a small strain in her tone. "We are here on business, we must keep alert and observant."
"Well there will be down time between watches and I don't see why a simple study session or two will throw things off." Negi may be intimidated by Mana's fierce nature but on an issue related to schooling he would not budge. Mana repressed the urge to sigh and let the matter drop, hopefully with the work involved in the mission and the boys cover this 'study session' nonsense would get lost in the confusion.
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EDIT - SMWhat fix
I'm sure most of you know by now what the crossover is and as to my MO I will do my damndest to keep things fresh and outside the norm for such crosses. This story crossess in quite early in the Sailor Moon timeline so you can expect many changes with parital showers of madness