Hey guys, this is my first attempt at a fanfic, so please review and tell me what you think about it. I'm open to any suggestion.

Disclaimer: I do not own Zero No Tsukaima in any way. It all belongs to the late Noburu Yamaguchi(may he rest in peace). However, this story is mine with some inspiration from other fanfics.

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CHAPTER 1: HOMECOMING

After spending the day sightseeing around Tokyo, the duo eventually came to a stop in front of a 2-story house surrounded by white brick walls with an iron gate on the front that acted as the main entrance. At first glance, the house seemed identical to any other houses within the area. However, the one thing about the house that piqued the interest of the duo and makes them come to a stop, was a small sign near the gate which reads "Hiraga." Seeing the sign, the duo knew they are currently standing in front of the Hiraga's residence or in other terms, Saito's home.

"So Saito, is this it?" asked Louise even though she already knew the answer.

"Yes Louise, this is my home," replied Saito proudly. "So what do you think?"

"Hmm... How should I put it?"

Louise gave it a thought for a while to find a suitable word to describe the house in the politest way she can as the house was very different from any houses that she had ever seen before. Eventually, she comes up with a reply, "It looks like a nice place to live."

"Well, you're right about that. So shall we go in or do you still want to go for sightseeing again?"

"No, it's fine. You have already shown me enough for one day Saito. For now, I want to meet your family or should I say, my in-laws," she said with a blush.

"Okay, if you say so."

Saito reached out his hand and grab Louise's gentle hand, while his other hand tried to press the doorbell. He stopped for a second to take another look at Louise, who gave him a nod of agreement and a smile that washed away all his hesitations.

"Ding Dong," exclaimed the doorbell. The couple waited nervously in front of the gate with their fingers still entwined.

A few short moments later, a woman in around her 40s soon came out. She has long dark hair that reaches to her shoulder, a white skin complexion and a pair of blue eyes similar to Saito's. She wore a dark-brown blouse with a pair of jeans, while wearing an apron. She wiped her hands a little with the apron to clean some stain she had on her hands from whatever she was doing before walking to the front gate to met the nervous couple.

"Welcome, can I help-" The women stopped mid-sentence when she noticed a familiar face in front of her. The face that she had not seen for two years, the face she had missed every single day of her life, and the face that she thought she would never be able to see again. It is the face of her long-lost son.

"Uhh... Hey mom. It's been a while," said Saito nervously, unsure of what so say.

The woman could not hold her tears as she rushed through the gate and hugged the boy in front of her with tears flowing down her eyes. Through her cries words like "Saito," "Where have you been?" and "I miss you" can be faintly heard. But for most of the time, the woman kept crying into her son's shoulders without saying anything. Louise released Saito's hand and took a few steps away, not wanting to ruin the tearful reunion of a mother and her son.

After a few moments of consolation by Saito, the woman finally released him before saying, "Saito where have you been all these years? We were so worried about you."

"It's a long story, mom. I will tell you everything when everyone is home. Dad will come back from work soon, right?"

"Yes, and Asuna is also on her way home from university."

"Asuna actually made it to university? I never thought she had it in her," said Saito in a joking manner.

"If she hears you say that, you will end up being a dummy for her archery practice again," said the woman which brought the two Hiragas to laughter.

"Ah, come on in Saito," the women invited him. She then noticed the pink-haired girl who had stood beside them all this time. "Oh, and who is this young lady Saito? And what's with the uniform? Is it cosplay?"

Louise took this as a cue to introduce herself, but she stuttered due to the nervousness of meeting her in-laws for the first time. "M-m-my name i-is Louise, N-nice to meet y-you, ma'am."

The way Louise had just introduced herself could be said as the same way as a new student would when they were told to introduce themselves in front of the class. Saito had to put a hand on his mouth to muffle his laughter, but he immediately stops when Louise shot a glare towards him while still keeping her smile.

"Oh, where are my manners? I'm Hiraga Yuno. It's nice to meet you too Louise," said the woman. "I assume you are a friend of Saito."

"Well urmm.. No, not really- I...I mean we are more than frie-"

"You know what mom," Saito cuts her off. "Let's went inside first, then we will tell you everything. Besides, you're preparing dinner, right?"

"Dinner? Oh right, the soup! I forgot about the soup!" The woman immediately rushed inside before turning her head around to look back at the two. "Come on in Saito and you too Louise. Make yourself at home," she then disappeared into the kitchen.

"*Sigh~* Thanks for the safe if I told her we're married out of the blue, I'm sure she would have fainted."

"Anytime. Anyway, shall we go inside?"

"Yes, of course," replied Louise with a smile.