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How long had it been since Negi could truly cut loose? It had been quite a long time and Chamo and Barry were looking out for one another.

Stepping into the sensoriums, Negi looked over at the recreation of the Gravekeeper's Palace floating overhead. He could remember most of it, from regaining his memories of the attack that ruined the magical world and earth in a simultaneous blow, but stepping forward was Fate, the pale haired boy giving him a silent look.

The pair stared at each other for a long moment, and then seconds later, exploded into energy. Fists crashed against each others cheeks in a cross-counter as they skidded backwards.

"Come, Negi. Show me your plan." intoned Fate.

Negi grinned as his form changed, invoking his most powerful ability. His hair fanned out and became a long pink swathe of hair as his body glowed in a brilliant pink light as he shot forward, Fate coming to meet him in a devastating blow. The sound of violence could DEFINITELY be heard from behind the door in the sensorium, as the pair rained blow after blow down in a dizzying volley.

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"Exactly," Kaya said. "Now...can I ask a favor?"

"Sure what is it?" inquired Negi.

It sounded a little funny saying it, but Kaya was not going to falter. "Would you mind...sleeping in my bed, like you used to, just6 for today, I sort of miss that."

Negi nodded, smiling as he dropped his transformation, going from pink to brown in an instant. "Sure, Oneesama." He hugged her to reassure her of this fact.

Kaya couldn't help but brighten a little, and hugged Negi back, She knew he couldn't stay this way, not if he was going to fight: that was something she understood about Negi, more than most. Negi was smart, and smart enough to know there would always be a time he was demanded to fight to his ability.

It was the thing, she knew, that even Leon couldn't say to the people on the ship that somehow they had to: BE READY.

So she wanted to hold the Negi she knew and loved, the one she knew was him, always him. When it was time to fight, he would be different, just like her, but that was a reality.

She wanted, at least for a small tiny time, to be an endearing, doting older sister. When else would she ever have that?

It was nice, being hugged by her again. Negi had worried he had grown distant with Kaya for a while there, but all of it came crashing right back in place. He let her hold him for as long as she wanted, knowing that she needed to be assured of her place in his life.

"I promise I'll be there for you," he said in a muffled tone.

She smiled. "I know. And I promise I'll be doing everything I can to make sure you don't have to shoulder so much, Negi-kun. I know I have less to worry about while Asuna is here, but don't forget all you need to do is ask. I will give my all."

She smiled. "Now...I think you have a fight to get back to. I shouldn't say it, but I was actually enjoying it."

"Right. I'll get to that then." There was a crackle of energy and Negi's hair fanned out, that pink hue appearing once more. It was like he didn't even need to incant anymore, and Fate appeared, looking refreshed.

"Ready to go?" asked Fate and Negi nodded, the pair moving out a ways before clashing again.

Kaya watched, a new feeling replacing her worry: anticipation. She wanted to see exactly how strong Kain's interaction had made him, what he would be able to do with all of that power. she knew it should have scared her and yes, she would be scared.

Later. Now she wanted to see how he would react to his opponent.

Fists flew and blasts of magic and stone rocked the landscape as the pair darted in and out, striking each other with powerful blows. Every time Negi was struck, patterns of dark tattoos ran from his body. It was a sign that he was shielded in many levels, but it was still unnerving at best.

Kaya was unnerved, very noticeable unnerved. But that didn't mean she wouldn't stop watching. Negi had not taken all of this, gone through all of these pains for no reason: so she trusted in him, watched him take on fate with everything he had.

She had to prepare for the day he might need her She knew, watching him, she had to be ready.

Striking in a staccato sounding blast, the pair struck again and again, several spears of stone being broken by the swing of Negi's fist. The pair fought quickly, and soon were standing close to one another, panting. "Tied," remarked Negi.

"Only because you won't give me any edge," replied Fate, equally breathless.

Kaya grinned. Yes, that was her Negi, unwilling to give an inch: her younger brother, a genius magician, a sweet boy, no matter how anyone wanted to change it. He was so strong.

"Yes, Negi," she said under her breath, grinning.

Negi laughed as he floated down, Fate did as well. "Good match."

"We'll do this again next time," replied Fate, before vanishing and the gravekeepers palace around them vanished with it, leaving them in the grey space.

Kaya clapped her hands, excited, even if she was still a bit wary about all of this happening to poor Negi. "You have gotten better, that much is true."

She paused. "Are you scared?"

"A little, usually. But I know I'm doing the right thing," replied Negi, letting his transformation drop once more. "I just worry that someone will take it the wrong way, since my power stems from black magic."

"I know you would never use black magic for any reason other than protecting people," Kaya said. "I understand at least that much. But I also know magic, as it is, is a powerful thing. It has its own laws, much like my bending or gaining a bit of strength that makes one's power almost unfathomable: there is always a balance. If you should ever reach yours, and I have a feeling you'll know, tell us. There is nothing we would not do for you, you know that."

"Got it," said Negi, nodding. "I'll make certain of that." He smiled and wandered over to Kaya, giving her a little hug again.

She could really never stay stern with Negi too long: something abut his intelligence and his adorableness melted her on contact, and she hugged him back.

"You and Sasami aren't getting into too much trouble, are you?"

"Er... define trouble." said Negi, thinking vividly of the bath house incident.

Kaya narrowed her eyes. "Negiii. You know what I mean. I can already tell you're hiding something."

"It's okay, really! It was just a misunderstanding," stammered Negi, waving his hands.

She frowned, waving a finger at him. "Tell me! It can't be any worse than that time you sneezed and saw me naked!"

Yes, she can say that without blushing. Thank you Nokosi.

"... Isawsasaminakedandwewerebothinouradultforms!"

There he said it. He can die of embarrassment now.

Kay raised her eyebrows. Yes, she actually did understand that, it helped being around Negi that long.

But this was Negi, not Billy, and so she dealt with the situation differently.

"On purpose?"

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