Our Ideal Place (Little Witch Academia)

Chapter 25: I'll Never Give Up

At the top of the New Moon Tower, Akko paced back and forth. After the last class, she saw Diana talking to Hannah and Barbara so she assumed that Diana would come here when she was done with them. She waited for another 30 minutes then went down to the dining hall to eat. While waiting in line, she saw Diana eating with her team. Did Diana forget?

Since Barbara and Hannah were with her, Akko didn't want to go them and ask since she didn't want Barbara and Hannah prying. When she sat down with Lotte and Sucy, Akko asked, "Lotte, may I borrow your orb?"

Lotte gave her the orb and she sent a message. "May we meet at the New Moon tower tomorrow after class?"

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The next day, Akko kept checking for a reply from Diana. After class, Diana still didn't reply but Akko went to the tower anyway. She waited for about half an hour before looking for Diana again. This time, she was in the library with Barbara and Hannah. Akko sighed. She sent another message for a meeting.

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In the dreamscape, Akko waited at the gates of Luna Nova. To her delight, Diana appeared. She grabbed her hands. "Diana! Did you get my message?"

Diana stared at her. "Who are you?"

Akko laughed. "Aw, c'mon. Stop joking!"

Diana pulled away. "I don't know you. Please don't bother me. I have business to attend to."

Her words stabbed her heart. "What's wrong with you?"

When she tried to come closer, Diana moved away and had a look of disgust on her face.

Sanya appeared. "Hello. Are you ready?"

Diana said, "Yes."

Desperate, Akko asked, "Diana doesn't remember me. Is something wrong with her?"

"Nothing's wrong with me."

Sanya's eyebrows arched in question. "Only one way to find out. Diana, who is she?"

Diana turned away. "I don't know."

"I'm Akko! Akko! Why don't you remember?"

Sanya took out her wand and chanted. A green sigil formed under Diana's feet. Shades of color surrounded Diana.

"What's this?" asked Diana with alarm in her voice. 'What's going on?"

"It's harmless. Trust me. Diana, do you know why you're here?" asked Sanya.

"Yes. To study dream walking."

"Although it was just the two of us for the past few weeks, you've studied dream walking with Akko before that. Do you remember?"

Diana rubbed her forehead and her face grimaced as if in pain. "I... I don't know..."

"You did partner exercises with Akko. Try to remember."

"I... I can't." Diana disappeared.

"Her aura was muddy." Sanya waved her wand over the sigil and showed bright shades of color. "This spell makes a person's aura visible. Usually, a normal person's aura is composed of solid colors, like these." The bright colors faded and dull colors appeared. "This is Diana's aura. Notice how it looks smoky instead of translucent? This means something has tainted her, probably a spell or potion."

"How do I find out what it is?"

"I suggest getting a sample from Diana like blood, skin or hair. Then do an analysis."