Our Ideal Place (Little Witch Academia)

Chapter 9: The Coven

Akko turned around slowly to see her dress in different angles. With three mirrors, she had multiple views. The upper portion of her dress was similar to Shiny Chariot's stage costume without the red cloak. Instead of Chariot's mini-skirt, she wore a flowing red skirt. Her sandals were red at the toe and white straps for the rest. The belt on her waist was similar to Chariot's belt. Her small dangling earrings had a gold star on a blue background.

"What do you think?" asked Diana.

"It looks good! Thanks, Diana."

"This is for your wand handle." She offered a box.

Akko opened the box and her jaw dropped. "It's a mini version of the Shiny Rod!"

"Do you like it?"

"Yes! But isn't this expensive?"

"Not really. There's a crafter in town with a good apprentice. He was happy to get the order and it's only a third of what his master charges. In exchange, the apprentice asked if you could give him feedback, so he'd appreciate it if you could let him know."

"Will do! So how do I use it?"

"Look for a recessed button on your wand. Move the button to the other side."

Akko found the groove and moved the button. The wooden handle split in two, exposing the wand's frame.

"Find the same one on mini Rod, then fit it to where the old handle was."

She followed her instructions and grinned with victory when the pieces snapped in place. She flicked the wand which elongated and glowed. To her surprise, the gems on the handle glowed green. "Whoa! How does it do that? Is it using magic already?"

Diana giggled. "I told the apprentice that there's a light in the middle and asked if he could allow the light to shine out of seven holes. He did a good job."

"Hmmmm... so if there's only 1 light, then my wand is running low on magic. That's cool, Diana! I don't have to open the lid to check the charge!"

A surprised look formed on Diana's face. "You're right, but I didn't ask him to do it for that reason." She winked. "I just wanted you to have a shiny Rod."

Akko just stared at her flabbergasted.

"Uh... you know... lights... shiny... get it?" said a flustered Diana as she twirled her finger.

"Yeah, I get it. I just didn't expect a pun from you."

"What...? I can make puns!" She turned around and crossed her arms.

A flustered and pouting Diana was so cute. Akko giggled at her reaction. "Sorry... are you mad?"

Diana sighed and turned around. "No. It just means I need to work on my delivery. Are you satisfied with your look?"

"Yeah."

Diana held a crystal in her palm. "We'll store your look in here so it doesn't get damaged while travelling. When we get there, just summon it and it'll be just as you have it now. Did you prepare your travelling clothes?"

"Here." Akko pointed to the clothes on her bed.

"Good. If we store your dress, you will be almost naked, so switch it with your travelling clothes. Wait till your dress turns green then cast the spell. I'll close my eyes in case your timing is off. Ready?"

Akko stood up and activated her wand. "Ready!"

Diana cast the spell then Akko cast after. Her dress turned into green light and was absorbed by the crystal while her clothes transferred from the bed to her body.