Chapter 4: Negotiations


After Y/N stopped the bullet with her new found power and Sakura fainting from the shock, she went down to Akane, who was still shocked at what she did.

Akane: (shocked) Wha- what did you just do?

Y/N: I'm not sure, I just threw my hand out and all of a sudden, my hand glows and some barrier of light appeared out of nowhere. Hey, don't make this about me! You were gonna shoot my friend!

Akane: She tried to kill me!

Y/N: You don't even know if she's a Kampfer! Does she even have a bracelet on her?!

Akane looked at Sakura's wrists and didn't see one, proving she is not a Kampfer.

Akane: No, she doesn't.

Y/N: Exactly! Think before you act, hot head!

Akane: Hey! Who you calling a hot head, huh?!

The two saw a fireball heading straight to their direction as they jumped to avoid it.

Y/N: Damn, I almost forgot about her.

Nat was glaring towards Y/N, looking to get answers on how she knew her name.

Nat: I'm gonna ask you again, how do you know my name?

Y/N: Look, it's a long story and bit disturbing but-

Akane: Oh, just fight already, dammit!

Akane fired more shots at Nat, which she dodged, also revealing her faction color.

Y/N: Akane stop, she's our ally, she has a blue bracelet!

Akane: (surprised) What?

Y/N then saw a pair of chain-linked blades towards Nat.

Y/N: Nat!

Y/N jumped up and tackled her to avoid the blades. Nat was surprised that she saved her, and was even more so when she picked her up in her arms, bridal style, making her blush as they went towards Akane.

Y/N: If it's not Sakura or you, who is doing this?

Akane: (smirking) Hopefully a red bracelet.

Y/N: (-_-) I know that, I meant who in our school.

Akane: Oh, right.

Nat: (blushing) Um, you can put me down now.

Y/N: Oh, sorry. (puts Nat on her feet)

Nat: Why did you saved me? And how did you know my name?

Y/N: Well, you see...

Suddenly, her bracelet started glowing, making Nat shield her eyes before she widen them in shock as she saw Y/N in his male form.

Nat: (shocked) W-what?

Y/N: Yeah, like I said, a long story and bit disturbing.

Soon, the three heard the school bell rang. Y/N also noticed that the chain-blade attacks stopped.

Y/N: Whoever was using those blades to attack us seem to have stopped.

Akane: But why? Does she not want to be late for class or something?

Later, the three get out of the library with Nat and Akane taking Sakura to the girls section while goes back to the library.

Y/N: How is she? 

Nat: She seems to be fine, just fainted from fear, probably. She should be up soon.

Y/N: That's a relief.

Akane: I'm going to head back to class now. After all, I'm a good little student.

Y/N: Okay. Just take care of yourself, alright?

Akane: (smirk) Heh, who do you think you're talking to?

As Akane makes her way to her classroom, Y/N looks at Nat who crossed her arms.

Y/N: (rubs his head nervously) I guess I own you an explanation, do I?

Nat: You think?

Y/N: Well, it all started when I had a crazy dream about two girls chasing and fighting each other. Then when I woke up to get a drink I was turned into a girl or a Kampfer as they called themselves. (shows his blue bracelet) And this bracelet glows when I'm about to transform. 

Nat: I see, so you've been chosen, for some reason, to be a Kampfer, and we're meant to fight other Kampfer, for whatever the reason is.

Y/N: That's right. Though, I didn't expect you to be a Kampfer as well. I mean, how did that happen?

Nat was troubled by the fact that she nearly lit her crush on fire and was able to turn into a girl, also realizing the girl that she saw in the streets after Y/N disappeared was him, but since they were apart of the same faction, she knew she could trust him.

Nat: Umm... I guess it started when I got a stuffed animal from the stuffed animal series.

Y/N: Really? Which one?

Nat: I think it was a penguin.

Y/N: And let me guess, the penguin is a messenger sent by a mysterious moderator? 

Nat was surprised he knew that.

Nat: Uh, yeah, you too?

Y/N: Yeah. Mine was a tiger and Akane's was a rabbit.

Nat: I see...

Y/N: I know it's a lot to take in, but I'm glad that we're on the same side.

Nat: You are?

Y/N: Yeah, you're one of my oldest friends. Plus, I could never think of damaging that beautiful face.

Nat gasp with a blush on her face.

Nat: (blush) Well, I'm glad we're on the same side too.

Y/N smiled her, thinking she's cute when she blushes, but then turned his attention to Sakura. 

Y/N: Now, how do we deal with her?

Nat: Akane said you were gonna tell how the truth. Do you still believe it would work?

Y/N: It's either that or lie constantly, which would you choose?

Nat: Well I am worried about it, but I guess lying to Sakura who is our friend would be even worse. Especially since she doesn't know it was you who saved her.

Y/N: Exactly, but since I can't enter the girls section right now, could you carry her back?

Nat: Yeah, I got her, I'll bring her to the girls infirmary.

Y/N: Thanks, Nat, see you later.

Nat: You too.

Nat picked up Sakura and carried her to the girl's infirmary.

(Timeskip)

Later after school, Y/N was returning to his apartment and saw his mailbox full with a newspaper and a postcard, knowing the only person who sends him a postcard nowadays, he knew it was Mikoto who sent it to him as he took a look.

Mikoto: I hope this finds you well. I'm doing just great in Suriname. When I get back, I'm gonna make you some curry, so get your taste buds ready. Mikoto Kondo, signing out.

Y/N: Suriname, huh? And what's with that girl and curry?

Y/N went to his apparent as his dog was happily waiting for him to feed him. Then he went to the tiger and told about what happened after school.

Tiger: Oh, so you finally met an enemy Kampfer?

Y/N: She was very strong with those chain-blades, accurately shot them with such precision, and was really quick. Could that really have been a girl?

Tiger: You bet, only a girl can be a Kampfer. Though in your case, maybe not. (snickers)

Y/N: Hey, watch it.

Tiger: But that's why you have to transform into a girl, Y/N. It's part of the rules, my man.

Y/N: Then maybe you can explain why I seem to have multiple powers?

Tiger: ... Wait, what did you say?

Tiger wasn't expecting that as it caught it off guard.

Y/N: You mean to tell me you didn't know about that?

Tiger: No, usually it's one and that's it. What exactly can you do?

Y/N: First I casted a fireball, next I thrust my fist which released a burst of wind, then I did a water blast, and finally I created some sort of light barrier. 

Tiger was shocked beyond belief, this has never happened before since the beginning.

Tiger: Okay, this is defiantly not normal. A single Zauber user would cast only one type of magic, not multiple. 

Y/N: Well, it seems to be happening to me.

Tiger: You really are a special case compared to the other Kampfer. 

Y/N: Speaking of, who's the one that made those?

Tiger: The moderators did, also kampfer tend to gather around a single location, if there's one, then there's probably two or three others hiding somewhere nearby.

Y/N: And let me guess, you made that rule yourself?

Tiger: No, all worked by moderators.

Y/N: Then that means my enemies, must've go to the same school as me. 

Tiger: Probably. My, this is becoming most amusing.

Y/N had an angry tick-mark before he grabs the stuffed tiger and throws it at the wall as it lands in his trash can.

Y/N: No, it's not!

(time-skip)

The next morning Y/N was walking to school while keeping his eyes peeled, looking at the students.

Y/N: (thoughts) I have to keep my eyes opened and figure out which one of them is a red Kampfer. It's mostly likely a girl, but it is possible for a boy who can transform into a girl like me. 

After class, everyone was given a free period and Higashida spoke to Y/N.

Higashida: Hey Y/N, Akane's here for you again.

Y/N: Hm?

Y/N was then seen with Akane at the student body president's room with Shizuku in front of them.

Y/N: (whispers) Is there a reason why she summoned us here? 

Akane: Not really.

Shizuku: You both know about what happened in the library yesterday, don't you?

Y/N found it odd that she somehow knew it was them in the library attack, so he decided to play dumb.

Y/N: Yeah, I heard the news from Higashida and Senou, they told me about it. Not sure if you know them-

Shizuku: They're in the Gabe research club. I know of them.

Y/N: (thoughts) How could she know about them? Further more, how could she know about the attack on at the library?

Shizuku: Now then, you were there, were you? In the library?

Y/N: I uh...

Shizuku: Look, I need you to come clean with me. As student body president, I have an official duty to report this to the school council.

Y/N: ...

Akane: Uh, excuse me. But Y/N's a boy, the one making such a ruckus in the library was a girl, wasn't it? 

Shizuku: You were there too, weren't you?

Akane: Um...

Shizuku: Is that a yes or no? Whether a boy or a girl is of little importance to me. In the end, the one causing problems was a girl. That's the issue.

Y/N was trying to figure out how she knew and how she managed to guess it was them even though they looked different. Then he remembered what Tiger said yesterday and it clicked, he figured how and why she knew.

Shizuku: Is there something you need to confess? You look very serious.

Y/N looked away, not saying anything.

Shizuku: Well, I guess not.

Y/N and Akane were next seen in the elevator.

???: Was that necessary, Shizuku?

Shizuku looked at left to see two men walked out of the shadows to the light. One of them has a lean build, with an eyepatch on his left eye. His hair is styled into a side part that hangs to the tops of his ears, with the rest being shaved into an undercut. He also sports a full goatee.

 The other was is tall and powerfully built with shaved hair in a buzz cut hairstyle. He usually sports a military-esque outfit.

??? 1: After all, you were the one attacked those two in the library yesterday. So what's the point interrogating them? 

Shizuku: To see if one would crack under pressure, but apparently not.

??? 1: Well your plan didn't work, obviously.

??? 2: Knock it off, Goro. You forget Shun allowed her to join us since she and others are being targeted by Yakuza families who know of the Kampfer's existence.

Goro: Sure, Taiga. So, what's the plan now? 

Taiga: Why you looking at me? You think I know?

Goro: Well I sure as shit don't!

Shizuku: Jeez, you act like children.

Meanwhile, as the two exit out of it, Y/N signed.

Y/N: I have to admit, she's a bit scary, but it's not worse than what I've seen.

Akane: She's always been like that, she's even harsh in the library committee.

Sakura: Y/N.

They both look to see Sakura walking up to them.

Y/N: Oh hey, Sakura, what's wrong?

Sakura: Well, I know you said you'd find her, but I couldn't help myself. I kept searching for her non-stop, but I still couldn't find her anywhere. Did you have better luck? I hope I'm not being too pushy but I'm getting restless.

Y/N: (thoughts) Ah crap, I forgot about that. (speaking) Well, not really, but meet me on the roof after school tomorrow, we'll see what we can do together. 

Sakura: Oh, okay. 

Afterwards, she left, leaving Y/N and Akane standing in silence for 5 seconds until she spoke up.

Akane: Are you still sure about this?

Y/N: Yeah, but that doesn't mean things might be different afterwards, I better prepare for the fallout. Hey listen, are you free after school?

Akane: Huh?

Y/N: I want you to drop by my place.

Akane: (blush) You want me in your house?

Y/N: I need to tell you something important and it's not safe here. Plus, you can kick back and relax.

Akane: (blush) But, um... it would be my first time going into a guy's house.

Y/N: Well, no one else will be there aside from my stuffed tiger.

Akane: (blush more) We'll be alone?

Y/N: And you can scream out as much as you like.

Akane: (dizzy eyes) Why would I scream out?! I-I don't know if I'm capable of making sounds like that!

Y/N: Huh?

Later, they arrived at his apartment, where Akane was looking around.

Akane: So, um... this is Y/N's room. I've never seen a... boy's room. I feel so nervous.

Y/N then walks in with a tray of drinks, his favorite, Black Cherry Kool-aid.

Y/N: You don't need to be so stiff you know.

Akane: (gasps) Don't be so stiff?!

Akane was walking backwards before suddenly falls onto the back of his bed.

Y/N: Hm, Akane?

Akane was lying on her back, completely still while blushing.

Y/N: Are you ok?

Akane: (blush) Will you just be gentle?

Y/N had no idea what she was talking about until he remembered the library incident after a bunch of books fell over after getting a German dictionary and how one of them was in between her legs, so he just ignored her and poke aloud, thinking what he's gonna do once it's time for the meet with Sakura.

Y/N: What should I do?

Akane: Do you want me to help you try to stiffen up?

Y/N: No, it's not that and get your head out of the gutter, pervert. I need your advice for when I reveal the truth to Sakura.

Akane: Oh, sorry. I'm afraid I'm not sure.

Tiger: Well, why not don't tell her and date her in secret? I mean, isn't she one of the three idols at your school? Everyone would be so jealous of you. Isn't that right, slaughtered rabbit?

Rabbit: Oh, sounds fun. Besides, it's not like there's a rule that says Kampfer can't date other girls. Do it. 

Akane: Wow, I can't believe you're already such good friends, even though you just met, eviserated tiger. (realized) I mean, that's unacceptable! He can't do it.

Y/N: Do what exactly? Be honest with her?

Akane: Nothing. So then, what would you do if you see her?

Y/N: Just get her prepared for what she'll see.

Tiger: Why don't you make her hate your guts?

Y/N: What do I look like? Natsuru?

Akane snickered and tried to not laugh, but was failing horribly.

Y/N: Besides, I don't want her to hate me. She's my friend, why would I want to make her hate me?

Tiger: It was just a suggestion.

Rabbit: And it was funny.

Akane: So, how would you tell her you're a Kampfer? 

Y/N: ...By showing her and explaining everything.

Akane: Alright, then I'll support your idea.

Y/N: (looks at her in surprise) Are you sure? 

Akane: Totally, my your first guy friend, after all. I'll always have your back.

Y/N: Thanks, Akane, but do forgive me for what I'm about do.

Akane: Hm? Do what?

Y/N: This. (starts ticking her sides)

Akane: (laughs) What are you doing?! Stop it, that tickles! 

Y/N: Apologies, but you're too cute, so I have to get this out of my system.

Akane: (laughs, blushing) I'm cute... No not there, please!

Y/N: Prepare yourself, this'll take awhile.

Tiger: Wow, does he have a fetish of tickling girls?

Rabbit: He really has a perverted mind deep down. 

Y/N: (blush a little) No, I don't! I like seeing my friends happy and laughing and this is one way of doing that! Besides, it's technically her fault for being cute.

Rabbit: Whatever you say, Mr Tickler.

Chapter 4 ended. 

That was a good chapter. Things are really gonna heat up in the next chapter, if you have any ideas, let me know at the comments below. Peace out! 

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