Time Spent Together (ch4)

EARLY RELEASE FOR HIGHER-PLEDGING PATRONS!

Okay so for this one I just let whatever thoughts run wild and I basically just created this whole convoluted aspect to the Luna Nova verse and yeaahh.

Day 4's theme is Protection/Working Together. This is more of the former.

Disclaimer: I do not own Little Witch Academia.

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													Chapter 4. Protecting You

The next morning, Akko's senses come back to her one by one.

First is touch, and that's amplified by comfort and softness and warmth.

Second is scent, which reminds her of exactly what had happened last night, where she is, and who she is with.

Next is hearing, because a slight shift of her head has the shell of her ear pressed up against a soft, familiar pulse.

She doesn't want to open her eyes just yet, because she doesn't want to wake from this dream. She puts that off for as long as she possibly can and just lies there, shifting her arms and legs very slowly to ward off the prickling sensation left behind by slumber.

She can tell by Diana's breathing and lack of movement that she's still fast asleep, and Akko refuses to wake her up unless she absolutely has to.

She dares to peek her eyes open, just so she can determine what time it is, and how long she has to escape the room before Hannah and Barbara wake.

The first thing she sees is the ice blue color of Diana's nightgown, highlighted by strands of wavy silver hair. She's still for a moment, savoring the quietness, the softness of it all. When she looks up, the room is mostly dark with just hints of the first light of morning creeping in.

With a sigh, Akko deflates back against Diana's chest, listening to her heart as closely as she can. She starts to run her hands over her girlfriend's back, not to wake her up, but just because she's so happy to be here next to her. They've never spent a night sleeping next to each other before, and this is their first morning waking up together.

/If I could do this for the rest of my life, I'd be the happiest witch in history./

Akko muses to herself for a while as she cuddles up to Diana, keeping her as warm and cozy as possible. She's a little tired, but she's glad she woke up early enough to enjoy a few moments snuggled up to Diana like this. If she'd woken up later she'd probably have to rush to get out and wouldn't have been able to enjoy herself.

But now she can spoil herself. And Diana too, of course.

She starts by combing her fingers through Diana's hair and stroking up and down her back, not too much to wake her, but just enough to satisfy her own need to move her hands. She curls herself into Diana's loose embrace, carefully placing her head at the base of her throat. She realizes she's been lying her weight on one of Diana's arms, so she carefully moves around to take the pressure off.

It's a lazy several moments of bliss as Akko dozes there, petting through Diana's hair and admiring the sound of her heart.

Of course, it seems all too quick when a small moan works its way up her girlfriend's throat. Akko stays still, but nonetheless Diana shifts about, subconsciously realizing something is different this morning. And then the warmth, the softness, and Akko's scent all come flooding through her senses.

Akko listens to her sigh, feels her hands curling around her back in a soft hug. She scooches close and lifts her head, brushing her cheek with Diana's. Her voice is a raspy, smiley whisper.

"Good morniiiing~"

She watches Diana open her eyes, watches her hazy vision come into focus, watches the first smile of the day form on her lips.

"Good morning. Did you sleep well?"

"Diana, I've never slept better in my entire life combined." Akko bumps their noses gently, then goes in for a quick good-morning kiss. "How about you? Is your stomach all better?"

"Yes. And that is only because of you."

Diana offers another few kisses as thanks, holding one on Akko's brow and another on her nose, earning a giggle.

They take a moment to enjoy the wonderful sensation of waking up together for the first time. For a short while they savor their little piece of heaven to the fullest, running hands over backs up sides and through hair, trailing light lazy kisses over every inch of skin they can find, listening to giggles and sighs and heartbeats.

Akko knows for a fact she could do this and nothing else for the rest of her life and die happily. But the inevitable sigh from Diana eventually warns her their time in heaven is drawing to a close.

"Unfortunately, I think it would be best if you were to make yourself scarce," Diana murmurs.

"Nnnnoooo..." Akko only clings more tightly to her. "Just a few more hooouurrs. We can sleep in, right? It's Sundaaaaay."

"The feeling is mutual," Diana muses, patting her head. "However, we do have things to do today, and Hannah and Barbara will be awake shortly."

"Hrrmmm..." Akko groans and grumbles for a moment, but refuses to leave grumpily this morning. She contents herself by stealing a few more kisses from Diana's lips. "Okay. Guess I should get going. Are you patrolling this afternoon?"

"Yes. Near the familiars' room," she replies. "You are more than welcome to come by and keep me company, should you have enough time to complete all of your homework for the day."

"Of course!" Akko beams. "And oh yeah I'll definitely do all my homework before coming to see you~"

Diana rolls her eyes playfully.

"You really should complete your assignments first."

"I knowww but I wanna see you even more badlyyyy."

"So long as you get them finished on time." Diana pets through the girl's bangs and down the length of her hair, clearing it out of Akko's face so she may press a few more kisses to her forehead. "Go on now. I shall see you around campus, and then again this afternoon."

"Hmmm..." Akko pouts heavily, but satisfies herself with one more kiss before pulling herself away from Diana.

It takes her a moment to sit up and stretch and get the feeling back in her body, but as soon as she's able to she casts the transformation spell on herself once again. Diana picks her up in her mouse form and puts Akko on her shoulder, then walks across the room to the sliding glass doors of the balcony.

Diana opens the door for her, letting in the first rush of cool morning air. She crouches down and extends her arm for Akko, making a pathway to the ground outside.

Akko bumps her nose to Diana's cheek one last time with a "chuu!" before scurrying down her arm and onto the marble balcony.

Diana watches her quickly go from mouse to bird and fly back to her own dorm room. Once Akko is out of sight, Diana retreats to her room and begins getting ready for the day.

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All day Akko is distractedly thinking about getting to meet with Diana again after her chores and homework are done.

Of course, since they'd started dating, Diana has always been on her mind, but getting to spend all of yesterday with her on a date, and then having gotten to sleep with her last night and wake up with her this morning, Akko's mind is overflowing with thoughts of her girlfriend. She's so eager just to be alone with her again, to get to hold her and kiss her...

She daydreams all day and gets scolded by her teammates several times for not doing her work, but after the final afternoon hour drags itself to that final essay question, Akko pops up from her bed like a gopher from its hole. She turns to Lotte and Sucy with a gleam in her eyes.

"I'm going to see Diana for a bit!"

"As if you had to tell us," Sucy smirks.

"Have fun!" Lotte waves her off with a smile.

"Thanks! See you guys later!"

And with this, Akko twirls around and races off. She actually doesn't have any more homework left now, so she plans to enjoy her little rendezvous with Diana as much as possible.

She strolls the hallways until she nears the familiars' room. It's got two large doors, enchanted with a spell to contain even more space than it logically should, expanding dozens of times its actual size and appearance from the outside structure of the building.

Hundreds of animals live together in harmony in their own enchanted ecosystems without cages to restrain them. The animals there range from mice to bears, all of which have been determined to be exceptional potential familiars for the students of Luna Nova.

Every quarter, the girls are brought into the familiars' room by classes to try and form a bond with a certain animal so they can one day hopefully become partners. More advanced students like Diana already have familiars, but Akko has yet to find the right one.

All of the professors and experienced witches have familiars who live with them in their quarters or require a summoning spell. But students' familiars, including Diana's birds, will often reside here.

Akko's only ever been inside a few times before and hadn't really formed strong bonds with any of the animals, but one day she knows she'll find the right one.

For now, she pauses outside of the huge doors which are locked and enchanted. Only the professors, the trolls on staff, and Diana herself are permitted entry at any time, because they are the ones who check on the animals' health and wellbeing on a daily basis.

Akko's a little surprised to see that she actually made it here before Diana did, so she leans back against the wall and waits. But it isn't long before she can spot her girlfriend approaching and waves to her.

"Di~a~naaaa~!"

The fact that Akko had rushed here before Diana could even get to her post tells her just how excited Akko is today. As soon as Diana reaches her, she pulls her into a kiss.

"You must have been quite eager to get here."

"Yeah~ So I could see you!"

"You flatter me."

"Heehee~" Akko strains up a little to bump their noses together. "So can I come inside with you?"

"I see no reason why you should not be able to." Diana draws her wand as well as a special lock that clips into her wand, one that opens these doors specifically. "My patrol today is simply a wellness check on the animals. It should not take long at all."

She raises her wand and cuts it through the air in front of the doors. The magic of the lock in her wand resonate with the lock on the doors, and in seconds they open themselves inward. Diana offers her hand; Akko happily accepts and follows her inside.

The room expands into a massive forest on the other side, being that's the most common biome for many of the animals' habitats. The numerous trees and thick canopy prevent the witches from flying a broom here, but Akko thinks adventuring on-foot is more appropriate anyway.

Right away, Akko can already spot several different species of birds flying overhead through the treetops. They spot the girls and begin squawking. Diana halts and waits, leaving Akko confused.

"What are they doing?"

"Discussing," she replies. "Every day someone comes to check on the animals here. However, it would take arduous hours for us to locate and speak to every single animal here. Therefore, each species chooses a representative to report back to me on the overall wellbeing of that species for the day."

Akko tries to follow her explanation, but she gets lost halfway through. Diana elaborates.

"For example, all of the crows will convene and tell a single representative how the various flocks are fairing. If there is a single crow that is sick or ailing, one of them will tell the representative, who will then notify me so I may locate the bird that is unwell and tend to him."

"Oh!" Akko chirps. "Now I get it! That does make this a lot easier and quicker."

"Indeed. I need merely to find the representative of each species and hear a report. If something is amiss that I myself can handle, I will do so. However, if it goes above my control, I will notify the Headmistress upon my return to the school."

Just as she finishes speaking, the crows in the treetops send down their representative. Diana offers her arm to him and greets him in an avian language foreign to Akko. The bird caws back pleasantly and gives a report Akko can't understand. But Diana has no trouble at all.

/So that's why she gets this duty. No surprise though, since she's a master of every animal language ever. Even Ancient Dragonese!/

As Diana speaks to the crow, Akko waits patiently and takes in her surroundings. This room never ceases to amaze her, no matter how many times she comes here. The doors are more of a portal actually, one that leads to an enchanted ecosystem. There's no ceiling overhead, only pure sky, and it will even rain and snow here when the seasons permit.

Diana finishes her conversation with the crow and sends him off with a smile. Akko finally takes her turn to speak.

"So?"

"He reports that the crows are all doing well. Nothing of concern. Let us find our next representative."

But before they can walk five steps, the next animals find them. And with good reason.

Diana's own familiar – a handsome brown barn owl – swoops down to perch on her arm. He nuzzles her cheek, and in turn she pets down his back and smooths his feathers as they begin talking.

Akko watches fondly. Seeing Diana interact with her familiars – or any animal for that matter – only makes Akko fall more deeply in love with her.

/She's just so... wonderful./

Diana kisses her owl before he takes off, and once again they continue on their way.

Akko tags along as different animals come to report to Diana. There's a mouse, a rabbit, a squirrel, a lizard, and a few other species of birds. Diana expertly changes languages for each of them, baffling Akko even more with her advanced skills.

She always asks Diana what the animals said, and for the most part it's all good things. One of the rabbits had gotten a twisted foot, so they had paid it a visit so Diana could massage the muscles and fix it up. Other than that, the reports consisted of a few new litters being born or eggs hatching, which is always exciting news.

Once Diana sends off the bat she's finished talking to, she turns back to Akko.

"Thus concludes the smaller animals. Now there are only a few left."

Akko's been fairly quiet all this time to allow Diana to do her work, but now that they have a moment, she takes Diana's hand and tugs her close.

"Diana, you're so amazing~"

Akko slings both arms around her neck and leans her weight against her in a big hug. Diana wraps her arms around her back and kisses her temple.

"I very much appreciate that. Thank you, Akko."

Akko holds her hand as they continue walking through the woods. She enjoys the sounds of movement and life all around her, the scents of flowers and the sight of the forest and all of its visible inhabitants.

Throughout the next few moments, Diana meets with several other animals, including a handsome stag, a sleek horse, and a bulky mountain lion. But what surprises Akko the most is when a massive bear lumbers out of the bushes and yawns a greeting to Diana before giving its report.

After that, Diana leads her to an area that's less forested and more open plains, along with a series of rocky mountains and caves. She notices Akko is seeming a bit tired from all this walking around, therefore she pauses beside some of the boulders and turns to her.

"Would you care to rest here while I check on the last few animals? I will not be long at all."

Akko is admittedly a bit relieved at the offer. Her legs are getting a little tired from all of this.

"Okay. You go do what you gotta do and I'll be here!" She gives Diana a kiss on the cheek, then sits herself down on the nearest boulder. With a nod, Diana continues onward by herself.

As soon as she's alone, Akko gets to enjoying the scenery some more. She looks out across the plains to see several herds of horses galloping in the distance. A few mice and rabbits come to sniff and greet her as well. She tries to talk to them, but doesn't think they understand her. Nonetheless they all seem happy to see her before they scamper off.

All of the animals here have high amounts of magical energy and have agreed to potentially be matched up with a young witch one day. It excites Akko to know that her own future familiar might be here somewhere.

/I wonder what it could be. Maybe a crow like Chariot? Or an owl like Diana? Though I think something bigger would be neat too! But the smaller guys have a lot of perks.../

She muses to herself for a few moments, enjoying the breeze.

That's when an odd sound catches her ear.

At first, she isn't sure if she'd heard it or not, but a few seconds later she hears it again. It sounds like something's crying.

Akko stiffens.

/From what I've heard so far, none of the animals Diana talked to were injured except for that rabbit, but she helped it. If something's wrong with another animal, hopefully Diana's already there dealing with it... But what if she's not? Maybe I should go check it out.../

She debates with herself for a moment, trying to wait it out and see if Diana returns.

But after twenty more seconds of listening to the whimpers of whatever is hurt, Akko can't sit still any longer. She jumps off the rock and starts following her ears to the source of the sound.

Treading carefully, she makes her way across the more open area, skirting around rocks and shrubs as the sound grows steadily louder. She knows she's getting closer.

At last, Akko peers around one more rock to see what it is.

Beneath a slight overhang from a crag in a massive boulder surrounded by bushes, she can see something lying there, facing away from her. Its body is long and slender, unlike the soft bushy tail. Its head is down, but from what she can tell its ears are pointed and canine. But Akko doesn't think twice about the fact that it's a wolf.

/If it's injured I gotta help! Or at least tell Diana right away!/

But just as she's about to turn and start running back, the crying sound rises up again. And to her surprise, it didn't come from the wolf. Rather, it came from a tiny, tiny pup that clambers its way into view on top of its mother's belly.

Akko freezes, but in contrast something warm and happy fills her heart as she watches the mother lift her head and lick the pup's face. A second puppy comes into view and begins tugging on its sibling's ear. A wide smile breaks out across Akko's face.

/So they weren't injured. It was just the puppies whining./

She's so relieved and happy that she lingers a moment longer to relish the scene.

She doesn't notice the low growl sounding next to her until its too late.

Everything happens in a split second-

"Akko!"

There's a furious growl as the bushes explode, but Akko can't even see the wolf that's attacking her. She's knocked back by a shove to the chest, and she stumbles against the boulder behind her. A bump to her head disorients her for a second, but she manages to stay on her feet.

Then her senses flood back in all at once. The guttural snarling of a wolf registers first, and then her vision blurs into focus on the waves of white hair in front of her.

And then the sharp scent of blood.

"Diana!"

She must have found her at the last second just as the wolf had charged and jumped in to intercept it. Now, Diana's pushing Akko back, using herself as a shield against the furious father of the pups. His teeth have sunken into Diana's forearm, ripping through her sleeve and tearing flesh. He's standing on his hind legs, clawing aimlessly with his front paws.

Akko is stunned with numbness that quickly freezes into terror. She grabs onto Diana's back and trembles.

"Wh-What can I do? D-Diana!"

Diana herself is still trying to get ahold of the situation, but the fangs enclosed on her arm are causing so much pain she can barely think.

But at the sound of Akko's voice and the feeling of shaking fists against her back, she's pulled back to her senses a bit.

Wincing, Diana puts out her free arm, silently telling Akko not to move. She uses it to keep her in place, pressing her back against the wall of rock to keep her out of the wolf's range. He growls again, but thankfully he hasn't wrung his head to shred her arm any further.

Diana tries to remember the canine language, scrambling for the correct words, trying to ignore the blood dripping onto her shoes-

"H-Hettran..."

She forces out the word, one of surrender and apology, and from there the rest of the language comes flowing out of her lips. As she painfully begins to explain the mistake and apologize for trespassing on his territory, the wolf finally recognizes who she is and what she is here for.

Slowly, he opens his mouth and releases her arm. Diana flinches, gasping as a stream of red comes pouring out. She tries to stay standing but sways within seconds.

"D-Diana?!"

With a shriek of her name, Akko grabs onto her to try and hold her up, but it's no use. Diana falls to her knees and Akko quickly huddles in next to her, reaching for her blood-stained arm.

"I-It's my fault, it's all my fault..."

"Ah... Akko-"

"L-Let me heal you. You can't do it on your own, Diana."

Diana can't argue with that statement. She can't even think properly enough to speak, let alone remember a spell.

Akko draws her wand with a shaking hand and uses the other to gently roll Diana's sleeve up. Blood's welling up from several deep gashes ranging from her wrist to her elbow.

If it tore her veins she could bleed out-

Akko feels the tears dripping down, mixing with the blood as she frantically tries to remember the healing spell. Seconds later, it comes to her, and she tries to focus and speak without stammering.

"Merna Hecallox..."

To her relief, the magic begins to do its job, flowing out from her wand and wreathing around Diana's arm. She holds onto Diana to keep her upright, watching and waiting as the spell begins to take effect. Gradually the blood stops flowing and her skin begins to patch itself up.

Akko waits anxiously, wiping tears all the while until the magic finally completes its job. Diana's still shaking beside her, but she lets out a sigh as the pain subsides and eventually fades. Akko drops her wand and throws both arms around her, sobbing into her shoulder.

"I'm sorry... i-it's my fault-"

"Akko-"

"I-I thought something was hurt, b-but it was just the babies... a-and you-"

"Akko." She stops rambling when Diana breathes her name in a sigh and hugs her in return. Though her voice is breathless, it is mostly calm now. "I... am going to be just fine. Your spell... was more than enough... Are you all right?"

Akko sniffles and gulps a few times, but nods.

"Yeah..."

"For that, I am thankful."

"B-But-"

"Akko, it is all right. That, I can promise."

"B-But your arm!"

Akko pulls away from the embrace to stare down into Diana's lap. Her skirt and uniform are soaked with blood, her sleeve is shredded, and her skin is marred with scars.

And it's my fault-

The thoughts cut off when Akko feels a soft kiss to her forehead. She blinks away a few more tears and looks up into Diana's shimmering blue eyes.

"You have no reason to feel guilty about this, Akko. You were merely under the impression that an animal was in distress and were trying to help. Your intentions were only good." Diana looks up, and Akko follows her gaze.

By now, the male wolf has gone back to his mate and pups, where the adults are conversing in low grunts and yips. Akko feels Diana tuck a strand of hair behind her ear as she continues speaking.

"That wolf only did what came naturally in trying to defend his family. It's the same for all of us. We will do anything to protect those we love most dearly."

Diana's eyes flash down to her arm, but she's smiling.

A surge of emotion bursts inside Akko's chest, and she throws her arms around her again.

"S-Sorry..."

"Please do not be." Diana wraps her good arm around Akko's back and keeps her close. As her own pulse begins to calm down, she can feel just how hard Akko's heart is beating. She'd been scared, but not for herself. Diana kisses the top of her head and rubs her back slowly. "It is all right, Akko," she murmurs. "This is what it means to love someone."

Akko whimpers louder than the puppies had earlier. That draws their attention, and after checking with their mother, the two pups waddle over to where the two witches are huddle in each other's arms.

One bumps Akko with its nose and calls for her. When she looks down at their excited faces, it's impossible to shed another tear. The puppies jump into the girls' laps and begin yipping and rolling around.

Akko looks to their mother first, and when she dips her head, Akko reaches out to pet one of the pups. Diana does the same for the one in her lap.

The presence of the babies serves to ease the anxiety until it's gone altogether.

The parents stand back for a moment before approaching once more. Diana turns to address them in their own language. Akko doesn't know what they're saying, but she can tell the male is apologizing and Diana is telling him there's no reason to, just like she'd told Akko.

To Akko, it seems they want to heal Diana's injury in their own way, because she lifts her arm up to them as per their request.

Both wolves press their noses to her skin and close their eyes. Akko herself had closed the wounds, but there is still plenty of ugly evidence left behind on Diana's flawless skin.

So she's baffled as she watches all of the puncture wounds and scars simply vanish as if they'd never been there at all.

When the wolves have finished, the father gives a small lick to Diana's wrist, while the mother dips her head to gently lap at Diana's uniform. All of the blood disappears where her tongue passes over, until every last stain has been cleansed. When she's finished, she licks Akko's clothes clean as well before stepping back.

Diana speaks with them for a moment longer, until at last the pups are called back and the whole family heads for their den. Akko watches them go, all traces of tears and guilt gone. But when she looks back to Diana she can feel the shame creeping in again.

"Diana-"

"No more apologies." Diana quiets her with a kiss. "All is well now. Let us go back."

"...Okay." Akko gets up first, insisting she help Diana to her feet. She takes her hands carefully and pulls her up, quickly bracing her forearm against Diana's side when she falters. "Easy! You still lost a lot of blood..."

Diana admittedly needs to cling to her a bit as she gets her bearings.

"I may require... a bit of assistance."

"Of course! I got'cha, don't worry."

Akko gives her another soft hug to keep her up. She waits until Diana is balanced before easing back, keeping one arm across the small of her back as they begin to walk.

They take it slowly on their way back. But to Akko's surprise, one of the horses in the distant herds trots over to them and, according to Diana, offers them a ride, which they graciously accept.

Being the expert rider, Diana mounts first, though Akko's sure to keep a hand on her back until she's steadily in place. Diana offers her hand and helps Akko up in front of her. Tentatively, Akko holds onto the horse's mane as per Diana's instructions and leans forward a bit.

"There," Diana chuckles. "Not unlike the carousel. Well done, Akko. You look like a professional."

"R-Really? Eheehee~"

But she's so busy soaking in the praise she isn't prepared when the horse takes off rather quickly. Akko scrambles to secure her grasp and keep herself from slipping off. Diana holds onto her from behind, pressing close to her back and securing her in place on either side.

Akko only admires the scenery of the plains for a moment before glancing down to where Diana's injured arm is wrapped around her stomach. She dares to let go of the horse with one hand so she can rest it over Diana's.

She really can't tell she'd just been bitten by a wolf, but the images stuck in her mind won't allow her to forget it had happened.

Akko idly rubs her fingers along Diana's forearm as they continue to ride. It only takes them another minute to reach the edge of the forest, and that's when the horse slows its pace to a walk.

Akko can enjoy things a bit more like this, not only the scenery, but her first-ever horseback ride with Diana as well. Slowly, she leans herself back into Diana's chest, feeling a kiss on her cheek. She actually feels comfortable enough to close her eyes for a moment.

Diana rests her chin on Akko's shoulder and allows their cheeks to brush.

When they are close enough to the portal, she notifies the stallion, who respectfully lowers himself to his knees to let them off. Diana thanks him as he prances off.

Still leaning against Akko for support, she draws her wand and opens the portal that leads them back to Luna Nova. They leave the forest behind and find themselves back in the hallway as if none of it had ever happened.

Akko needs a few seconds to adjust to the major change in scenery, but she quickly turns back to Diana to check her arm. The only evidence she'd been hurt are the rips in her sleeve, but nothing more. Diana follows her gaze.

"I shall bring it to Jasminka for mending. But for now I must give my report to the Headmistress. She needn't know anything about the wolves other than they have new offspring."

Akko's thankful the Headmistress doesn't have to hear about how she'd gotten Diana hurt. Akko lets out a heavy sigh.

"Diana-"

"Mind you, there are no more apologies."

"I know." Akko takes both of Diana's hands in hers, rubbing her thumbs over the backs as she looks up into her eyes. "Actually... I wanted to say thank you. For protecting me like that. Even though you got hurt so badly..."

Diana can sense the guilt might start coming back to consume her, so she stops it dead in its tracks by leaning in for a kiss. She quiets whatever upsetting thoughts Akko might have, kissing her softly and slowly for longer than a minute. She eases back to let them both breathe, then kisses her again, until Akko's lips are curled in a smile. They part, only for Akko to bump their noses together.

"I love you," she murmurs.

Diana rests her forehead against hers.

"I love you as well, Akko."

A moment passes.

Then, Akko slips her arm around Diana's back and starts guiding her down the hallway.

"You don't have to give that report right now, do you?"

"Perhaps not immediately. What did you have in mind?"

"Dinner?" Akko offers. "And I'll make you a cup of tea. I think I can get it right this time. Probably."

Diana chuckles and kisses Akko's temple.

"That sounds wonderful."

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A/N: I was only a little disappointed we didn't get to see much of the familiars in the show, so I just made all of this up. Who knows, maybe those wolf pups will grow up to be Diana's and Akko's~!

Next chapter is back to non-dramatic stuff!