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Thunder. You wouldn't think a prodigy of magic, or the witch that helped save the world would be scared of something so silly, but your wrong. So, so wrong. Diana ran across the empty halls of the Cavendish manor, her entire body shaking as she heard the noises of a storm above. After her mother's death as a child, she's never had anyone to hold her in these situations. Diana, being as smart as she was, knew an easy solution would just be to use a sound canceling spell, as it wasn't that difficult. Only she couldn't. Her body was so engulfed by fear that she couldn't focus enough to cast anything. The blonde couldn't help it, though, it brought back some unwanted memories. Before she could think back on her thoughts, though, a soft voice snapped her out of it.
"Diana?" She skidded to a halt. She quickly recognized her guest, though, as her newly founded best friend. "A-akko? What are you doing out at this hour, it's quite late" she managed to sputter out with the best confident tone and forced smile she could muster. "Diana, come here" she obliged. As must as she hated to admit it, she practically jumped into the brunettes arms. Still flinching violently at the cracks of thunder, she couldn't dismiss the feeling of sleep taking over her as Akko traced circles into her back. "Shhhh~ your ok, Diana, your ok". Finally feeling relaxed, she drifted off, not knowing that Akko would soon follow, still staying with her to keep her safe.
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"Good morning, sleepy head" Diana woke up with a yawn, surprised to see Akko staring at her with a smile. 'That's right, she caught me last night'. As much as she appreciated the comfort, it wasn't fair for Akko to have to risk her own time for her. Although, it was quite nice, she'd have to lecture the girl tomorrow. For now, though, it could wait.
"I'm sorry for last night, Akko. It wasn't fair that my childish fear kept you awake" surprisingly, Akko only responded with a smile. "It wasn't a problem, Diana. You should know by now that no friend of mine will be hurting without me being there to help out!" The blonde couldn't help but giggle at the statement, because it was completely true. With how stubborn the troublesome witch was, there was no way she would stand for her pals being upset. "I suppose you're right, Akko. Although, I do think I owe you an explanation". The other witch just nodded her head as a sign that she was listening, so, taking a deep breath, Diana continued. "As you know, my mother died when I was just a child. And being that she was the only one in the estate knowing about my fear, you can only imagine my predicament once she passed. There was no one but myself to stand against the storm for me, and surprisingly I wasn't doing much against it. Aunt Darryl and my cousins always made fun of me after finding out. They always said that somebody with as lame a fear as that could never be head of the Cavendish. So, I always hid myself in my room thunderstorms, I couldn't hear them from there". She didn't realise her eyes were starting to tear up, but Akko did. "Diana, you don't have to say anymore, it's alright" she quickly pulled her friend into a hug, knowing that continuing wouldn't be great for the blonde. Akko had to hide the grin when Diana leaned into the touch, and her breathing evening out. 'It's never too late for some rest!' Akko thought, and she snuggled up to her friend.
"I love you, Diana"