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Shaken... Not Stirred

Sasami, for a better term of it, wasn't feeling like her usual, cheerful self. She wasn't sick, that was for sure. Instead, she was scared. Frightened. Her encounter with the infected Alessa had really rattled her, especially after hearing what she had told her.

With her home cut off due to the City's quarantine, Sasami opted to go to the Sensoriums for the moment. The barren room quickly turned into her room and the blue-haired girl hopped onto her bed, her long hair draping over her like a blanket.

"...was... what I did... the right thing?" Sasami uttered.

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On the other side of the sensorium created "door", Negi leaned up against it, sitting on the floor with his knees up to his chest. He too was thinking about Alessa and it was worrying him.

"I think so," said Negi through the door. "You were being a friend. A friend who loves another."

"I was... wasn't I?" Sasami said, looking down. "But... what she said before you came... getting myself involved in these sort of things..."

It wasn't just Alessa. It was Negi under the effects of the Magica Erebea. It was fighting alongside Billy and Daimon against the Ohm. It was running against the others for the Council. It was standing up against Evangeline. She got herself into messes that was way over her head.

"...why do I get hurt by all of this? Is this what's going to happen every time I try to help?"

Negi sighed as he leaned against the door. "You'll get hurt, angry, lost... but that's because you're a median between our sorrow, Sasami. You're a kind, warm, open hearted girl who can't stop to see someone suffer. You care too much, and that's something I'll never have. I care, but I'm willing to throw it all away to make sure someone never cries again."

Negi smiled sadly despite her unable to see it. "I will be the instrument to wipe away the tears of this place. You're the one who sets me straight on that path."

Sasami looked towards Negi. "But... you can't do that by yourself. It's too big, but... I know that you'll still do so." She let her own sad smile form. "You're right... I do care too much. Even if the people here can't stand me... that's who I am, right?"

She closed her eyes, the smile still on her face. "I... I love everyone here... some more than others..."

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"Yeah. To some, we're just kids. But we were kids with a purpose." Negi grinned slightly as he pushed a lock of hair away from his eyes. "We... we've come so far in such a short time. From complete strangers to, well..."

"...something much more? Yeah..." Sasami said. She let out a sigh as she sat up, looking to face Negi. "We've... done a lot of growing up these past few months... and I don't think any one's really realized it..."

As she spoke, Ryo-Ohki (who had accompanied her inside) began wandering around, looking at an odd radio nearby.

Negi nodded as he stretched out and looked over at Sasami. "To something more. You know, before I came here, I really didn't know what was love was. I mean, I know the love one has for some people but not close close romantic love."

He smiled sadly. "I'm just sad I'll never be able to tell some people my answer."

"Don't say that...!" Sasami said. "But... I know how you feel. Somewhat. Back home, there was only one boy I knew, but he was too hold and my sister and a few others had their eyes on him, so... I could never have the chance. And those here?" She let that trail off.

Ryo-Ohki's curiosity was getting the better of her as she started pawing at the radio.

Negi chuckled. "I know the feeling. Most of my friends are my students and it wouldn't do to have a relationship with them. I teach here too so most of the students barely know Negi the kid, and more like Mr. Springfield."

He leaned up and glanced at the bedroom roof. "The only other real people I connected with were Alessa briefly, and Vivio of course. She's like a female Kotarou but much more studious and less unrestrained."

"For me, it's Starfire and Koishi as well as Alessa..." Sasami said, looking up herself. "...and there was Paula... I wonder if she's okay..."

She let out a brief sigh. "I know of Vivio, as well. But, I've never really talked to the other kids here." She remembered what happened when she encountered Eva. Was that how it was going to be if she confronted Sherry? Or Vega? Or any of the other kids outside of those she knew?

"I want to be everyone's friend, though... I know that won't happen..."

"We can only take it one step at a time," said Negi as he reached out to her even though he was a ways away from from where she lay. "We try and try and forge a connection. It may take a long time, but we'll get there."

"You're right..." Sasami said, reaching out as well. As she did, Ryo-Ohki's paw accidentally hit a switch, turning the radio on and started playing a song. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLfFOCfAlIc)

We were strangers
Starting out on a journey
Never dreaming
What we'd have to go through
Now here we are
And I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you.

Negi smiled as he took her hand. And surprisingly enough, he picked up the vocals as well. His voice, high and musical rang out in a soft alto as he sang on impulse.

No one told me
I was going to find you
Unexpected
What you did to my heart
When I lost hope
You were there to remind me
This is the start.

Ryo-Ohki watched as both Negi and Sasami started singing along with the song she accidentally started. Her eyes blinked at how well they were doing, before smiling a bit as Sasami continued where Negi left off, intending both of them to sing together.

And...

Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey

I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

Sang out Negi as he drew close to Sasami, resting his hand against the palm of hers as he smiled throughout the song. He was beaming as he sang along with her.

Sasami pulled herself closer to Negi, enjoying this moment dearly. Who knew something like this would happen?

We were strangers
On a crazy adventure

Negi rest his forehead on hers, drawing close as he sang along.

Never dreaming
How our dreams would come true

Sasami's cheeks blushed as Negi's forehead rested on hers, causing her to smile wide as she continued to sing.

Now here we stand
Unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you

And...
Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey

Negi pulled up at Sasami gently, kicking the futon aside as he slowly began to guide her into an elegant dance as he continued to sing.

I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

Sasami let Negi guide her in the dance, her long hair flowing to and fro as she did, singing all the while. Ryo-Ohki just kept watch of the two, enjoying the moment.

Negi whirled her about gently, gracefully like he had been dancing all the time as the room morphed into a grand ballroom and he was cloaked in a elegant if dated tuxedo from the era the song portrayed.

The radio changed to a whole band who continued to play and the pair whirled around as the sea of people parted to allow the pair dance and sing.

I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart

And...

Ryo-Ohki let out a yelp as the room changed, her cry drowned out by the music. As she scrambled away, Sasami's kimono was changed into a more elegant, though dated, golden dress.

Life is a road
And I want to keep going
Love is a river
I wanna keep flowing

The pair danced about as the band played and they sang together, Negi guiding Sasami through the dance as their voices joined in harmony.

Life is a road
Now and forever
Wonderful journey

Whatever cares and worries she had before were gone. All Sasami cared about now was being in this little moment with someone she cared about, singing alongside him.

I'll be there
When the world stops turning
I'll be there
When the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is a river I wanna keep going on....

Negi began to slow the dance, but kept the beat as he gently guided her to the head of the crowd which was filled with various faces from each of their respective worlds.

As Negi slowed the dance, she slowly began to bring herself closer to her partner, lost in the moment.

Starting out on a journey

Drawing close, he lowered his voice as he sang the last stanza with Sasami softly as they drew to the final last few steps before he remained standing, holding her in his arms.

Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is river I wanna keep flowing
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you.

As the song drew to a close, Sasami leaned up slightly, giving Negi a quick peck.

"...that was wonderful. Thank you..."

"Anytime," replied Negi, brushing a gloved hand across her cheek. "It was magical."

And it was to an extent, being they were in a huge ballroom dressed in period outfits of the Paris influence.

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