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Spice & Wolf

2008-08-23T01:25:40Z

Nielkie: /* Updates */

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[[Image:Ookami no Koushinryou VI.jpg|200px|thumb|A promotional image.]]

'''EVERYONE PLEASE READ:'''

'''Spice and Wolf is currently in the middle of a poll, where we are deciding how to setup the image galleries.'''
[http://baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=2231 B-T Spice and Wolf Poll]
'''Please head over and vote to help resolve how the majority wants the images setup.The poll options are pretty straight forward, and you should vote how you want.Whether you want all the black and white and colored images uploaded together, or if you don't want the black and white images uploaded, etc etc. PLEASE VOTE THOUGH. You are the readers, and YOUR VOTE counts. Thank you.''' --[[User:Seaghyn16|Krikit]] 21:23, 10 August 2008 (PDT)

Also known as Ookami to Koushinryou/狼と香辛料

== Updates ==
*February 07, 2008 - Project page created
*March 27, 2008 - Guidelines created
*April 01, 2008 - Volume 3: Chapter 1 Competed
*April 23, 2008 - Volume 3: Chapter 2 Completed
*May 20, 2008 - Volume 3: Chapter 3 Completed
*July 03, 2008 - Volume 1: Prologue Competed
*July 08, 2008 - Volume 1: Chapter 3 Completed
*July 25, 2008 - Volume 1: Chapter 1 Completed
*July 30, 2008 - Volume 1: Chapter 2 Completed
*August 01, 2008 - Volume 3: Chapter 4 Completed
*August 10, 2008 - '''Please vote on the current poll regarding the layout of the Illustration Gallery page, found [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=2231 here].'''
*August 22, 2008 - Volume 3: Prologue Competed
*August 22, 2008 - Volume 3 Competed

== Note on current format==

A number of translators working on this project are new and thus work slower and require more help than the more seasoned veterans we have in other projects. Thus, many of the chapters are currently set up such that all translation and discussion is done side by side on the discussion pages, as opposed to the chapters themselves. This is only temporary however, and will revert to the standard formats once the editors start their work.

== Story Synopsis ==
Spice and Wolf's story revolves around Lawrence Craft, a twenty-five-year-old merchant. His main goal in life is to gather enough money to start his own shop, and he already has been traveling for seven years while gaining experience in the trade. One night when stopped at the town of Pasroe, he finds a centuries-old pagan wolf-deity girl named Horo sleeping in his cart. She appears to be a fifteen-year-old girl, except she possesses a wolf’s tail and ears. She introduces herself as the town’s harvest goddess, who has kept the area blessed with good wheat crops for many years. Despite having the responsibility to watch over the town, she wishes to go back to her homeland in the north called Yoitsu, since she believes that the locals have forsaken their past agreement and therefore she is no longer bound to their land. She makes a deal with Lawrence to take her with him in exchange for her wisdom and supernatural abilities, but as they travel, her true nature draws unwanted attention from the church.

== Translation ==

=== [[Spice & Wolf:Registration Page|Registration]] ===

Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.
'''Translators are asked to [[Spice & Wolf:Registration Page|register]] which chapters they're working on''' (see [[Format_guideline#Translators|the Guideline page]] for usage rules).

=== Format Standards ===
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]
*[[Spice & Wolf:guidelines|Spice & Wolf Format Guidelines]]

Please refer to the Spice and Wolf guidelines [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Talk:Spice_%26_Wolf:guidelines Discussion Page] for in depth discussion on the guidelines.

Some of these chapters are translations of the '''Chinese edition''' of the novels, which are known to have some minor differences compared to the original Japanese text. If you have access to the originals and you spot an error, '''please feel free to make the corrections yourself''' - this is a Wiki which means it's meant for anyone to fix things (and if you screw up, we can revert back your changes if all deem necessary). We can see the corrections you make, so just go ahead instead of hiding or waiting for permission. Chapters translated from the Chinese version are indicated on the Registration page.

On another note, we ask that readers who visit this wiki page for the novels of Spice and Wolf, please vote on the following poll regarding the placement of Spice and Wolf illustrations. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this!

http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=2162

== Spice & Wolf / 狼と香辛料 by Hasekura Isuna ==

To help out our readers, I am going to ask for naming conventions, and if you could follow them that would be appreciated.

"xxx%" next to the section your working on should be filled out with how far along your progress is.

If the section has been completed and edited, there should be nothing next the chapter name.

"Incomplete" should be put after the % if the section has not been edited. If it has been edited, but the chapter isn't complete, then just put the percentage translated, and nothing after the % symbol.

===Volume 1===
:[[Spice & Wolf:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]

::*[[Spice & Wolf:Prologue|Prologue]]
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Chapter 01|Chapter 01]]
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Chapter 02|Chapter 02]]
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Chapter 03|Chapter 03]]
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Chapter 04|Chapter 04]] - 13.46%
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Chapter 05|Chapter 05]] - 51.43%
::*Chapter 06
::*Chapter 07

===Volume 2===
:[[Spice & Wolf:Volume2_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]

::*Chapter 01
::*Chapter 02
::*Chapter 03
::*Chapter 04
::*Chapter 05
::*Chapter 06
::*Epilogue

===Volume 3===
:[[Spice & Wolf:Volume3_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]

::*[[Spice & Wolf:Volume3_Chapter 01|Chapter 01]]
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Volume3_Chapter 02|Chapter 02]]
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Volume3_Chapter 03|Chapter 03]]
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Volume3_Chapter 04|Chapter 04]]
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Volume3_Chapter 05|Chapter 05]]
::*[[Spice & Wolf:Volume3_Epilogue|Epilogue]] - 100%

===Volume 4===
:[[Spice & Wolf:Volume4_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]

::*Prologue
::*Chapter 01
::*Chapter 02
::*Chapter 03
::*Chapter 04
::*Chapter 05
::*Chapter 06

===Volume 5===

===Volume 6===

===Volume 7===

===Volume 8===

== Project Staff ==

*Project Administrator: [[User:onizuka-gto|Onizuka-GTO]]
*Project Supervisor: [[User:Matt122004|Matt122004]]

=== Translators ===

'''ACTIVE'''
::*[[User:Barbsicle|Barbsicle]](Chinese translator)
::*[[User:Judgment26|Judgment26]](Chinese translator)

'''INACTIVE'''
::*[[User:AlephNull|AlephNull]]
::*[[Ulrezaj]]

=== Editors ===
::*[[User:Seaghyn16|Krikit]]

== Series Overview ==

1. Spice and Wolf - 狼と香辛料 - ISBN 4-8402-3302-0 [978-4-8402-3302-6] - Released 2006.02.10

2. Spice and Wolf II - 狼と香辛料 II - ISBN 4-8402-3451-5 [978-4-8402-3451-1] - Released 2006.06.10

3. Spice and Wolf III - 狼と香辛料 III - ISBN 4-8402-3588-0 [978-4-8402-3588-4] - Released 2006.10.10

4. Spice and Wolf IV - 狼と香辛料 IV - ISBN 4-8402-3723-9 [978-4-8402-3723-9] - Released 2007.02.10

5. Spice and Wolf V - 狼と香辛料 V - ISBN 4-8402-3933-9 [978-4-8402-3933-2] - Released 2007.08.10

6. Spice and Wolf VI - 狼と香辛料 VI - ISBN 4-8402-4114-7 [978-4-8402-4114-4] - Released 2007.12.10

7. Spice and Wolf VII Side Colors - 狼と香辛料 VII Side Colors - ISBN 4-8402-4169-4 [978-4-8402-4169-4] - Released 2008.02.10

8. Spice and Wolf VIII Town of Confrontation <Up> - 狼と香辛料 VIII 対立の町 <上> - ISBN 978-4-04-867068-5 - Released 2008.05.10

9. Spice and Wolf IX Town of Confrontation <Down> - 狼と香辛料 IX 対立の町 <下> - TBReleased: 2008.9.10

Zero no Tsukaima:Volume7 Chapter1

2008-08-03T03:20:45Z

Nielkie:

===Chapter One: The Temperature Difference between the Two===

A young lady with peach-coloured hair was lying horizontally on the bed, with only a thin cape wrapped around her body.

She's the one whom they call "Louise of the Void": Louise Françoise, and only a few high ranking officers of the royal army knew of this secret.

It's now the end of the year, the second week in the month of Wein. Going by Halkeginia's climate, it's now the equivalent of autumn... It's still not considered very cold in the tent. Winter will have to wait until the coming of the new year. It's also because of this that she can dress so sexily without the fear of catching a cold.

On a simple bed made up of a piece of cloth draped over straw, Louise bit her small finger, and sulked indignantly.

This gesture of hers has an unbelievable cuteness to it. On that porcelain doll-like face of hers surfaced a peach colour, arising from discontent. Louise sat up, and hugged her knee.

This gesture of hers has a cuteness akin to a god's. With her feelings immediatly written on her face, Louise cannot hide completely the uneasiness in her heart. This uneasiness caused some sort of dramatic change in Louise's girlish air, adding to it a layer of perfume called "sexiness".

Louise's hands non-chantantly touched her long slender legs beneath the cape.

The fingers touched the toes, and returned to the knees.

Unknowingly, Louise did such a seductive move, even gently tugging upwards the cape covering her. It exposed her legs, and her slim yet sexy thighs- All this, were done unconsciously.

Beneath the cape, was her skin, a young maiden's skin now full of charm, due to her passion.

Which is to say, she's wearing nothing. To ask why; that's because Louise only wears pajamas when she sleeps. Since she forgot to bring her pajamas, she had to replace it with a cape.

If she's wearing her undies, Louise will not fall asleep.

Although the sexy and cute pose from Louise is emitting an irresistible charm...It's a pity that the other person in the tent took no notice of it.

On the back of the cape covering Louise, was the lily emblem of Tristain. This cape was different from the one worn in the academy. The emblem, a way to distinguish friend from foe, clearly indicated that this area, was a battleground.

As a female officer directly under Her Highness (ed: Henrietta)'s command, Louise was assigned her own personal tent. In the military port of Losayes, buildings resembling hostels were rare, so this treatment was very normal. Inside the tent lit by a magical lamp, was a simple bed made up of a piece of cloth covering some straw, a foldable dining table, a small cabinet for clothing and accessories, and a bell for ordering the accompanying soldiers. In the battlefield, these items inside the tent can already be considered the "luxurious" type.

In a corner of such a tent, Saito was staring blankly in front of him, feeling low.

"Oi, Saito."

No reply.

Louise sat up, and called him again.

"Oi, I'm going to sleep soon. Come here, quickly." Although Louise was red in the face as she called him, there was still no reaction.

"It's already past 10. We'll have to be up early tomorrow morning to inspect the frontlines. You've better sleep now."

Even so, there's still no reply from Saito. This familiar of Louise, who came from another world, was now sitting crossed-legged on the floor, his face full of depression. He was already like this a week ago. When Louise recalled the battle which caused Saito's depression, she felt a dull pain in her heart.

A week ago, the combined armies of Tristain and Germania successfully occupied this port-town of Albion. As the main force of Albion's armies were attracted to the northern port-town of Talnis, there were only about 500 defenders in Losayes. The landing party, numbering 60,000, effortlessly destroyed the defenders and set up camp in Losayes.

During the enticing of the enemy into battle, Louise's "Void" magic showed its power.

The Void spell "Illusion', is a spell that can create huge illusions.

Louise used the "Illusion" spell to create illusions of the combined armies landing in Taldanis, causing the enemy forces en route to Losayes to turn back.

But... in order for Louise and Co. to reach Taldanis, some sacrifices had to be made. That, was the 2nd Dragon Cavalry Company, attached to "Varsenda", the flagship of the Albion expedition.

It was because of their engagament of enemy forces, that the Zero Fighter carrying Louise and Saito could successfully escape the pursuit by the enemy's dragon cavalry.

The price for this battle's success.... The 2nd Dragon Cavalry Company was annihilated. Although dragon cavalry were very expensive, compared to the possible losses while landing in enemy territory, this sacrifice can be considered minimial. The commanding officer being rewarded was a matter of fact. Also, this was something to be happy about.

The thing is, for those who took part in that battle, and witnessed the destruction of the company for themselves, it was an entirely different feeling,

Louise observed Saito, and pouted her lips.

Of course, it was a sad thing that had happened.

During the landing battle, there were sacrifices as well. War definitely brings Death along with it. If every death is mourned, there will be no end to it.

In Halkeginia, there were wars almost every single year.

For Louise, although death was something sad, it was also something very close to her.

Louise stood up. Under the dim glow of the magic lamp, the room was rather dark. Under such conditions, even if the cape didn't cover certain areas, the body should still remain unseen.

Louise crossed her hands in front of her, as if hugging herself, and held the hems of the cape tightly. She walked up to Saito, who's hugging his knees as he sat, and said,"Buck up, alright."

"Emm." Saito grunted lifelessly.

"But, I can't help it. After all, it happened right before my eyes. Although it's for the execution of the mission, still...."

Saito was really down in the doldrums. It was only then that Louise remembered: those teens were about Saito's age.

Saito.. he must have projected himself onto them. This kind-hearted boy from another world, with what's going on in his mind being a mystery, must have been hurt by this self-projection.

Just as how Saito had comforted her before, Louise felt that this time, it was her turn to comfort him. But, she didn't know how to go about doing it.

Louise squatted, and sat back-to-back with Saito.

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"That.. Although you may find me cruel by saying this.. Compared to the deaths of the company, what makes me sadder is to see you being so depressed. Although I shouldn't be thinking like this, but facts are facts. Maybe, it's because you're by my side. I really felt very sad."

Saito slowly turned his head, and stared quietly at Louise.

"Death may sadden people.... But that was a glorious death in the battlefield... for honour. They died for a great victory. They're too pitiful if you felt sad about their deaths..."

"Do you mean what you say... regarding this?"

He felt that something was amiss when Louise started talking like this.

Of course not, but we have to. We're now at war."

Louise's right hand let go of the hem it was holding, and gently patted Saito's forehead, now that he has turned around. The fingers caressed the streaks of dried tears on his cheeks.

Saito shook his head, and cried.

"I... I didn't even know their names."

Instead of calling it an unbearable pain, it was more of the inability to forgive.

To die for the mission, to die for honour.

He couldn't imagine the feelings at all.

Doesn't Louise understand this?

He recalled Prof. Colbert's letter. The professor wrote: Never become used to death, never become used to slaughter.

He was wondering at the time "How is it possible that one could get used to such things?"

As Louise looked at Saito's forlorn face, she felt terrible. What she had just said were not lies. Although she felt sad for those youths who had sacrificed themselves, but they had died for the victory of their country.

Louise, who had grown up receiving the education of the nobility, and Saito, who grew up in Japan on the peaceful Earth: there was an obvious gulf between them.

Louise felt that it was worse seeing Saito depressed. Compared to mourning the dead, she had a greater desire to heal the pain of the living. If Saito's tears were a kind of gentleness, then perhaps this can be said to be another type of gentleness.

Louise thought of -

What should one do at a moment like this? How does one comfort a boy who had been hurt?

And...

If it was that maid, what would she do? She used just a little bit of her imagination.

She would.... use the warmth of her body. It's all that commoner can come up with.

On this train of thought, she suddenly became angry.

That... that sort of thing... I can do that too!

Recalling that time where he pushed her to the floor, and kissed her a few times on the neck, Louise's face became red at once.

Since at that time, he was being excited all of a sudden (That's how Louise sees it), Louise hasn't forgiven Saito for what he did. Definitely not.

He said something about liking her; surely he said it with doing that sort of thing in mind. Once her mind was on this thought, a burst of anger erupted from within her. After that, she couldn't even forgive herself. Although she was affected by the mood at the time, but she actually lowered the hand which had risen to slap him.

That means... that is to say.....

But, at the back of her mind, Louise shook her head furiously.

That doesn't mean that I've accepted him.

Because he wanted to do it the hard way; he's doing it unconsciously. That's right: unconsciously.

Although Louise didn't know what "unconsciously" actually meant, she hugged Saito tightly, her face crimson-red. Hugging a familiar is something which isn't supposed to be done, due to the difference in status between the two. Yes... letting him sit beside the dining table can be said to be a form of pity. But, hugging him like this isn't pity.

Louise shook her head. She thought,"What was I doing?" The incredible thing is that her heartbeat was quickening. Her racing heartbeat, seemed to be dissolving the cruel atmosphere of the battlefield.

Despite all this, Saito was still depressed.

Is it still not enough?

Is simply hugging him tightly not enough?

Hoping that he will pucker up doesn't mean that she likes him or anything. However, if a familiar is like this, it will affect missions in the future.

Although she doesn't have any other feelings for this familiar, she didn't want to lose in battles, no matter what. However, there was no movement in Saito's vision.

She remembered what she was wearing now. Underneath the cape was her skin.

No undies.

Louise took a deep breath. It's only a tiny bit. If doing this could comfort Saito a little, isn't it worth a try?

No way, Louise.

How can you show others your body when you're unmarried?

If you treat him as a familiar, that's still alright. But now, what are you doing?

If he sees it, there will be trouble.

You'll have to marry him.

Those are the rules.

I want to marry?

Marry who?

This familiar?

No way! Impossible! He's a commoner from another world!

Zero no Tsukaima

2008-08-03T03:16:23Z

Nielkie: /* Volume 7 - The Silver Pentecost / 銀の降臨祭 */

The ''Zero no Tsukaima'' series is also available in the following languages:
*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima_%28version_fran%C3%A7aise%29|Français (French)]]
*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima_%7EItalian_Version%7E|Italiano (Italian)]]
*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima_wersja_polska|Polski (Polish)]]
*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima_%7EVersi%C3%B3n_Espa%C3%B1ola%7E|Española (Spanish)]]
(Note: Translation progress varies for each version.)
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Visit the [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/index.php Baka-Tsuki Project Forum] to discuss this series and other information from Baka-Tsuki.

Baka-Tsuki Members who are interested in this series please [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=248 read this].

== Updates == 
*May 08, 2008:
:* Chapter 8 and the Epilogue for volume 4 are translated by [[user:Serenade_beta|Serenade beta]].
*May 03, 2008:
:* Chapter 3 of Volume 4 is translated. Thanks to [[user:Serenade_beta|Serenade beta]]!

Older updates can be found on the [[Zero_no_Tsukaima_news_archive|ZnT news archive]].

== Translation ==
=== [[Translators_Zero_no_Tsukaima_Registration|Registration]] ===
Translators are requested to mark all the chapters they are translating on the [[Translators_Zero_no_Tsukaima_Registration|Registration Page]] according to [[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Guideline#Translation_Management|Translation Management]] section of ''Zero no Tsukaima'' [[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Guideline|Project Specific Guidelines]].
=== Format Standards ===
Every chapter (after editing) must conform to the agreed points highlighted in [[Format_guideline|Format/Style Guideline]].

Some of these chapters are translations of the '''Chinese edition''' of the novels, which are known to have some minor mistakes compared to the original Japanese text. If you have access to the originals and you spot an error, '''please feel free to make the corrections yourself''' - this is a Wiki which means it's meant for anyone to fix things (and if you screw up, we can revert back your changes if all deem necessary). We can see the corrections you make, so just go ahead instead of hiding or waiting for permission.

=== Joint Collaboration ===
This Project was a [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=246 joint collaboration] with the following active groups:
* [http://www.kawaiiheavens.net/ Kawaii Heavens] (who also worked on the manga version of this series)
::*Volume 1 (all chapters)


*[http://www.k-neko.net/ Kuroneko]
::*Volume 1, Chapter 1
::*Volume 1, Chapter 2

== ''Zero no Tsukaima'' series by Noboru Yamaguchi ==
===[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Full_Text|Volume 1 - Zero's Familiar / ゼロの使い魔]]===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*[[Zero no Tsukaima:Volume1_Insert_&_Back Cover|Insert & Back Cover]]
'''Kingdom of Magic'''
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Chapter1|Chapter 1 - I'm a Familiar]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Chapter2|Chapter 2 - Louise the Zero]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Chapter3|Chapter 3 - Legend]]
'''Gandálfr'''
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Chapter4|Chapter 4 - A Familiar's Day]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Chapter5|Chapter 5 - Kirche the Ardent]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Chapter6|Chapter 6 - Tristain's Arms Dealer]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Chapter7|Chapter 7 - Fouquet the Crumbling Earth]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume1_Chapter8|Chapter 8 - The Staff of Destruction]]

===[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Full_Text|Volume 2 - Albion of the Wind / 風のアルビオン]]===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Chapter1|Chapter 1 - A Secret Boat]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Chapter2|Chapter 2 - Her Majesty's Melancholy]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Chapter3|Chapter 3 - A Childhood Friend's Request]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Chapter4|Chapter 4 - Port City - La Rochelle]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Chapter5|Chapter 5 - A Rest Day Before Leaving]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Chapter6|Chapter 6 - The White Country]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Chapter7_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 7 - The Prince of a Dying Country]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Chapter8_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 8 - The Eve before the Final Battle in Newcastle]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume2_Chapter9_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 9 - The Final Battle]]

===[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Full_Text|Volume 3 - The Founder's Prayer Book / 始祖の祈祷書]]===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter1_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 1 - Lineage of Zero]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter2|Chapter 2 - Louise's Lovesickness]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter3_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 3 - The Founder's Prayer Book]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter4|Chapter 4 - Love Triangle]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter5|Chapter 5 - The Arsenal and the Royal Family]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter6|Chapter 6 - Treasure Hunting]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter7|Chapter 7 - Dragon's Raiment]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter8|Chapter 8 - Colbert's Laboratory]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter9|Chapter 9 - Declaration of War]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume3_Chapter10|Chapter 10 - The Void]]

===[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Full_Text|Volume 4 - The Water Spirit of Oath / 誓約の水精霊]]===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Prologue|Prologue]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Chapter1|Chapter 1 - The Saint]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Chapter2_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 2 - Saito Goes Shopping in the Triumphant Town]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Chapter3|Chapter 3 - The Sailor Outfit and Louise's Jealousy]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Chapter4_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 4 - Tabitha's Secret]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Chapter5_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 5 - The Strength of a Love Potion]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Chapter6_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 6 - The Water Spirit]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Chapter7_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 7 - The Ring of Andvari]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Chapter8|Chapter 8 - Reunion with Falsehood]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Chapter9_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 9 - Confrontation of Sadness]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume4_Epilogue|Epilogue]]

=== Volume 5 - Tristania's Holiday / トリスタニアの休日===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume5_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume5_Chapter1|Chapter 1 - The "Charming Fairies" Inn]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume5_Chapter2|Chapter 2 - The Encounter with the Flame and the Friendship with the Wind]] - [50% Translated]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume5_Chapter3_%7EPreview%7E|Chapter 3 - Tristania's Holiday]]

=== Volume 6 - The Ruby of Atonement / 贖罪の炎赤石===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume6_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume6_Chapter1|Chapter 1 - Homecoming]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume6_Chapter2|Chapter 2 - Cattleya]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume6_Chapter3|Chapter 3 - Duke de la Vallière]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume6_Chapter4|Chapter 4 - Commanding Officer Guiche and Officer Cadet Malicorne]]
::*Chapter 5 - Flame of Twenty Years Ago
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume6_Chapter6|Chapter 6 - Sortie]] - [10% Translated]
::*Chapter 7 - The Illusion of ダータルネス
::*Chapter 8 - The Atonement of Flame

=== Volume 7 - The Silver Pentecost / 銀の降臨祭===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume7_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume7_Chapter1|Chapter 1 - The Temperature Difference between the Two]]
::*Chapter 2 - Elf
::*Chapter 3 - The Shinto Priest of Romalia
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume7_Chapter4|Chapter 4 - The Emperor and the Secretary]]
::*Chapter 5 - The Ancient City of South Gotha
::*Chapter 6 - Truce
::*Chapter 7 - The Reason to Fight
::*Chapter 8 - King of Gallia
::*Chapter 9 - Rout
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume7_Chapter10|Chapter 10 - The Place of Courage]] - [5% Translated]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume7_Epilogue|Epilogue]]

=== Volume 8 - The Serenade of Nostalgia / 望郷の小夜曲===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume8_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*Chapter 1 - Each End of the War
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume8_Chapter2|Chapter 2 - Saito's Morning]] - [20% Translated]
::*Chapter 3 - The Golden Elf
::*Chapter 4 - The Visit of the Shinto Priest
::*Chapter 5 - The Gandalfr Disappearing
::*Chapter 6 - The Nations Conference
::*Chapter 7 - Louise's Decision
::*Chapter 8 - The Users of Void
::*Chapter 9 - Myozunitonirun
::*Chapter 10 - Swordsman
::*Epilogue

=== Volume 9 - The Ball of Twin Moons / 双月の舞踏会===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume9_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*Chapter 1 - Louise's Fear
::*Chapter 2 - The Elf of the Forest
::*Chapter 3 - The Meeting and the Parting of the User
::*Chapter 4 - The Title of Chevalier
::*Chapter 5 - The Knight Corps of the Water Spirit
::*Chapter 6 - The Feelings of the Queen
::*Chapter 7 - Solicitation
::*Chapter 8 - The Ball of Sleipnir
::*Chapter 9 - The Confrontation of the 怪鳥
::*Epilogue

=== Volume 10 - The Hero of Ivaldi / イーヴァルディの勇者===

::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume10_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*Chapter 1 - 『オストラント』号
::*Chapter 2 - Elf
::*Chapter 3 - Anxiety and Jalousy
::*Chapter 4 - The Queen and the Knights
::*Chapter 5 - Siblings
::*Chapter 6 - Six Persons in Prison
::*Chapter 7 - Settlement of the Past
::*Chapter 8 - The Old Mansion of Orleans
::*Chapter 9 - Alhambra Castle
::*Chapter 10 - The Hero of Ivaldi
::*Epilogue

=== Volume 11 - A Duet of Recollection / 追憶の二重奏===

::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume11_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*Chapter 1 - Von Zerbst
::*Chapter 2 - The Queen and the Duke
::*Chapter 3 - Karin the Heavy Wind
::*Chapter 4 - The Vallière Family
::*Chapter 5 - New School Term
::*Chapter 6 - Private Lesson
::*Chapter 7 - The Pope of Romalia
::*Chapter 8 - Jörmungant
::*Chapter 9 - Reunion in Westwood
::*Chapter 10 - The Heart of the Duet
::*Epilogue

=== Volume 12 - The Fairies' Holiday / 妖精達の休日===

::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume12_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*Prologue
'''The White Country（Albion）からの編入生'''
::*Chapter 1
::*Chapter 2
::*Chapter 3
::*Chapter 4
'''Knight Corps of the Water Spirit, Charge!'''
::*Chapter 1
::*Chapter 2
'''Right To Use Saito during a Day'''
::*Chapter 1
::*Chapter 2

=== Volume 13 - The World Door of the Holy Country / 聖国の世界扉===

::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume13_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*Chapter 1 - Romalia
::*Chapter 2 - Saito's Decision
::*Chapter 3 - 『オストラント』号の上で
::*Chapter 4 - 二つの騎士隊
::*Chapter 5 - The Persuasion of the Pope
::*Chapter 6 - Long Spear
::*Chapter 7 - World Door
::*Chapter 8 - Meaning of the Smile
::*Epilogue

===Volume 14 - Aquileia's Saint / 水都市の聖女===

::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Volume14_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*Chapter 1 - The Flower Bed Squadron’s Rebellion
::*Chapter 2 - The Third Annual Enthronement Ceremony
::*Chapter 3 - An Elven Gandalfr
::*Chapter 4 - The City of Water or The Capital/Metropolis of Water
::*Chapter 5 - Six Thousand Years Ago
::*Chapter 6 - Tiger Street 虎=Tiger 街道=Main Road/Highway
::*Chapter 7 - Aquileia’s Saint/Holy Woman
::*Chapter 8 - The Steel Tiger
::*Chapter 9 - The Memory of the Bond
::*Epilogue

=== Side Story Volume 1 - Tabitha's Adventure / タバサの冒険===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Side_Story_Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*Story 1 - Tabitha and the Pterosaur
::*Story 2 - Tabitha and the Vampire
::*Story 3 - Tabitha and the Assassin
::*Story 4 - Tabitha and the Magic Doll

=== Side Story Volume 2 - Tabitha's Adventure / タバサの冒険2===
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Side_Story_Volume2_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Side_Story_Volume2_Story5|Story 5 - Tabitha and the Gambler]]
::*Story 6 - Tabitha and the Minotaur
::*[[Zero_no_Tsukaima:Side_Story_Volume2_ExtraChapter|Extra Chapter - A Day in the Life of Sylphid]]
::*Story 7 - Tabitha and the Bird of Paradise
::*Story 8 - Tabitha and the Naval Port

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== Series Overview ==

* Volume 1 - ''Zero's Familiar'' / ゼロの使い魔 (published June 25, 2004; ISBN 4-8401-1105-7 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1105-8)
* Volume 2 - ''Albion of the Wind'' / 風のアルビオン (published September 25, 2004; ISBN 4-8401-1144-8 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1144-7)
* Volume 3 - ''The Founder's Prayer Book'' / 始祖の祈祷書 (published December 25, 2004; ISBN 4-8401-1196-0 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1196-6)
* Volume 4 - ''The Water Spirit of Oath'' / 誓約の水精霊 (published March 25, 2005; ISBN 4-8401-1236-3 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1236-9)
* Volume 5 - ''Tristania's Holiday'' / トリスタニアの休日 (published July 25, 2005; ISBN 4-8401-1290-8 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1290-1)
* Volume 6 - ''The Ruby of Atonement'' / 贖罪の炎赤石 (published November 25, 2005; ISBN 4-8401-1449-8 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1449-3)
* Volume 7 - ''The Silver Pentecost'' / 銀の降臨祭 (published February 25, 2006; ISBN 4-8401-1501-X and ISBN 978-4-8401-1501-8)
* Volume 8 - ''The Serenade of Nostalgia'' / 望郷の小夜曲 (published June 25, 2006; ISBN 4-8401-1542-7 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1542-1)
* Volume 9 - ''The Ball of Twin Moons'' / 双月の舞踏会 (published September 25, 2006; ISBN 4-8401-1707-1 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1707-4)
* Volume 10 - ''The Hero of Ivaldi'' / イーヴァルディの勇者 (published December 25, 2006; ISBN 4-8401-1766-7 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1766-1)
* Volume 11 - ''A Duet of Recollection'' / 追憶の二重奏 (published May 25, 2007; ISBN 4-8401-1859-0 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1859-0)
* Volume 12 - ''The Fairies' Holiday'' / 妖精達の休日 (published August 25, 2007; ISBN 4-8401-1900-7 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1900-9)
* Volume 13 - ''The World Door of the Holy Country'' / 聖国の世界扉 (published December 25, 2007; ISBN 4-8401-2110-9 and ISBN 978-4-8401-2110-1)
* Volume 14 - ''Aquileia's Saint'' / 水都市の聖女 (published May 25, 2008; ISBN 4-8401-2319-5 and ISBN 978-4-8401-2319-8)
* Side Story Volume 1 - ''Tabitha's Adventure'' / タバサの冒険 (published October 25, 2006; ISBN 4-8401-1726-8 and ISBN 978-4-8401-1726-5)
* Side Story Volume 2 - ''Tabitha's Adventure'' / タバサの冒険2 (published October 25, 2007; ISBN 4-8401-2058-7 and ISBN 978-4-8401-2058-6)

Zero no Tsukaima:Volume7 Chapter1

2008-08-03T03:13:43Z

Nielkie:

Chapter 1: The Temperature Difference between the Two

A young lady with peach-coloured hair was lying horizontally on the bed, with only a thin cape wrapped around her body.

She's the one whom they call "Louise of the Void": Louise Françoise, and only a few high ranking officers of the royal army knew of this secret.

It's now the end of the year, the second week in the month of Wein. Going by Halkeginia's climate, it's now the equivalent of autumn... It's still not considered very cold in the tent. Winter will have to wait until the coming of the new year. It's also because of this that she can dress so sexily without the fear of catching a cold.

On a simple bed made up of a piece of cloth draped over straw, Louise bit her small finger, and sulked indignantly.

This gesture of hers has an unbelievable cuteness to it. On that porcelain doll-like face of hers surfaced a peach colour, arising from discontent. Louise sat up, and hugged her knee.

This gesture of hers has a cuteness akin to a god's. With her feelings immediatly written on her face, Louise cannot hide completely the uneasiness in her heart. This uneasiness caused some sort of dramatic change in Louise's girlish air, adding to it a layer of perfume called "sexiness".

Louise's hands non-chantantly touched her long slender legs beneath the cape.

The fingers touched the toes, and returned to the knees.

Unknowingly, Louise did such a seductive move, even gently tugging upwards the cape covering her. It exposed her legs, and her slim yet sexy thighs- All this, were done unconsciously.

Beneath the cape, was her skin, a young maiden's skin now full of charm, due to her passion.

Which is to say, she's wearing nothing. To ask why; that's because Louise only wears pajamas when she sleeps. Since she forgot to bring her pajamas, she had to replace it with a cape.

If she's wearing her undies, Louise will not fall asleep.

Although the sexy and cute pose from Louise is emitting an irresistible charm...It's a pity that the other person in the tent took no notice of it.

On the back of the cape covering Louise, was the lily emblem of Tristain. This cape was different from the one worn in the academy. The emblem, a way to distinguish friend from foe, clearly indicated that this area, was a battleground.

As a female officer directly under Her Highness (ed: Henrietta)'s command, Louise was assigned her own personal tent. In the military port of Losayes, buildings resembling hostels were rare, so this treatment was very normal. Inside the tent lit by a magical lamp, was a simple bed made up of a piece of cloth covering some straw, a foldable dining table, a small cabinet for clothing and accessories, and a bell for ordering the accompanying soldiers. In the battlefield, these items inside the tent can already be considered the "luxurious" type.

In a corner of such a tent, Saito was staring blankly in front of him, feeling low.

"Oi, Saito."

No reply.

Louise sat up, and called him again.

"Oi, I'm going to sleep soon. Come here, quickly." Although Louise was red in the face as she called him, there was still no reaction.

"It's already past 10. We'll have to be up early tomorrow morning to inspect the frontlines. You've better sleep now."

Even so, there's still no reply from Saito. This familiar of Louise, who came from another world, was now sitting crossed-legged on the floor, his face full of depression. He was already like this a week ago. When Louise recalled the battle which caused Saito's depression, she felt a dull pain in her heart.

A week ago, the combined armies of Tristain and Germania successfully occupied this port-town of Albion. As the main force of Albion's armies were attracted to the northern port-town of Talnis, there were only about 500 defenders in Losayes. The landing party, numbering 60,000, effortlessly destroyed the defenders and set up camp in Losayes.

During the enticing of the enemy into battle, Louise's "Void" magic showed its power.

The Void spell "Illusion', is a spell that can create huge illusions.

Louise used the "Illusion" spell to create illusions of the combined armies landing in Taldanis, causing the enemy forces en route to Losayes to turn back.

But... in order for Louise and Co. to reach Taldanis, some sacrifices had to be made. That, was the 2nd Dragon Cavalry Company, attached to "Varsenda", the flagship of the Albion expedition.

It was because of their engagament of enemy forces, that the Zero Fighter carrying Louise and Saito could successfully escape the pursuit by the enemy's dragon cavalry.

The price for this battle's success.... The 2nd Dragon Cavalry Company was annihilated. Although dragon cavalry were very expensive, compared to the possible losses while landing in enemy territory, this sacrifice can be considered minimial. The commanding officer being rewarded was a matter of fact. Also, this was something to be happy about.

The thing is, for those who took part in that battle, and witnessed the destruction of the company for themselves, it was an entirely different feeling,

Louise observed Saito, and pouted her lips.

Of course, it was a sad thing that had happened.

During the landing battle, there were sacrifices as well. War definitely brings Death along with it. If every death is mourned, there will be no end to it.

In Halkeginia, there were wars almost every single year.

For Louise, although death was something sad, it was also something very close to her.

Louise stood up. Under the dim glow of the magic lamp, the room was rather dark. Under such conditions, even if the cape didn't cover certain areas, the body should still remain unseen.

Louise crossed her hands in front of her, as if hugging herself, and held the hems of the cape tightly. She walked up to Saito, who's hugging his knees as he sat, and said,"Buck up, alright."

"Emm." Saito grunted lifelessly.

"But, I can't help it. After all, it happened right before my eyes. Although it's for the execution of the mission, still...."

Saito was really down in the doldrums. It was only then that Louise remembered: those teens were about Saito's age.

Saito.. he must have projected himself onto them. This kind-hearted boy from another world, with what's going on in his mind being a mystery, must have been hurt by this self-projection.

Just as how Saito had comforted her before, Louise felt that this time, it was her turn to comfort him. But, she didn't know how to go about doing it.

Louise squatted, and sat back-to-back with Saito.

[[Image:ZnT07-017.jpg|thumb]]

"That.. Although you may find me cruel by saying this.. Compared to the deaths of the company, what makes me sadder is to see you being so depressed. Although I shouldn't be thinking like this, but facts are facts. Maybe, it's because you're by my side. I really felt very sad."

Saito slowly turned his head, and stared quietly at Louise.

"Death may sadden people.... But that was a glorious death in the battlefield... for honour. They died for a great victory. They're too pitiful if you felt sad about their deaths..."

"Do you mean what you say... regarding this?"

He felt that something was amiss when Louise started talking like this.

Of course not, but we have to. We're now at war."

Louise's right hand let go of the hem it was holding, and gently patted Saito's forehead, now that he has turned around. The fingers caressed the streaks of dried tears on his cheeks.

Saito shook his head, and cried.

"I... I didn't even know their names."

Instead of calling it an unbearable pain, it was more of the inability to forgive.

To die for the mission, to die for honour.

He couldn't imagine the feelings at all.

Doesn't Louise understand this?

He recalled Prof. Colbert's letter. The professor wrote: Never become used to death, never become used to slaughter.

He was wondering at the time "How is it possible that one could get used to such things?"

As Louise looked at Saito's forlorn face, she felt terrible. What she had just said were not lies. Although she felt sad for those youths who had sacrificed themselves, but they had died for the victory of their country.

Louise, who had grown up receiving the education of the nobility, and Saito, who grew up in Japan on the peaceful Earth: there was an obvious gulf between them.

Louise felt that it was worse seeing Saito depressed. Compared to mourning the dead, she had a greater desire to heal the pain of the living. If Saito's tears were a kind of gentleness, then perhaps this can be said to be another type of gentleness.

Louise thought of -

What should one do at a moment like this? How does one comfort a boy who had been hurt?

And...

If it was that maid, what would she do? She used just a little bit of her imagination.

She would.... use the warmth of her body. It's all that commoner can come up with.

On this train of thought, she suddenly became angry.

That... that sort of thing... I can do that too!

Recalling that time where he pushed her to the floor, and kissed her a few times on the neck, Louise's face became red at once.

Since at that time, he was being excited all of a sudden (That's how Louise sees it), Louise hasn't forgiven Saito for what he did. Definitely not.

He said something about liking her; surely he said it with doing that sort of thing in mind. Once her mind was on this thought, a burst of anger erupted from within her. After that, she couldn't even forgive herself. Although she was affected by the mood at the time, but she actually lowered the hand which had risen to slap him.

That means... that is to say.....

But, at the back of her mind, Louise shook her head furiously.

That doesn't mean that I've accepted him.

Because he wanted to do it the hard way; he's doing it unconsciously. That's right: unconsciously.

Although Louise didn't know what "unconsciously" actually meant, she hugged Saito tightly, her face crimson-red. Hugging a familiar is something which isn't supposed to be done, due to the difference in status between the two. Yes... letting him sit beside the dining table can be said to be a form of pity. But, hugging him like this isn't pity.

Louise shook her head. She thought,"What was I doing?" The incredible thing is that her heartbeat was quickening. Her racing heartbeat, seemed to be dissolving the cruel atmosphere of the battlefield.

Despite all this, Saito was still depressed.

Is it still not enough?

Is simply hugging him tightly not enough?

Hoping that he will pucker up doesn't mean that she likes him or anything. However, if a familiar is like this, it will affect missions in the future.

Although she doesn't have any other feelings for this familiar, she didn't want to lose in battles, no matter what. However, there was no movement in Saito's vision.

She remembered what she was wearing now. Underneath the cape was her skin.

No undies.

Louise took a deep breath. It's only a tiny bit. If doing this could comfort Saito a little, isn't it worth a try?

No way, Louise.

How can you show others your body when you're unmarried?

If you treat him as a familiar, that's still alright. But now, what are you doing?

If he sees it, there will be trouble.

You'll have to marry him.

Those are the rules.

I want to marry?

Marry who?

This familiar?

No way! Impossible! He's a commoner from another world!

Zero no Tsukaima:Volume7 Chapter1

2008-08-03T03:12:26Z

Nielkie:

Chapter 1: The Temperature Difference between the Two

A young lady with peach-coloured hair was lying horizontally on the bed, with only a thin cape wrapped around her body.

She's the one whom they call "Louise of the Void": Louise Françoise, and only a few high ranking officers of the royal army knew of this secret.

It's now the end of the year, the second week in the month of Wein. Going by Halkeginia's climate, it's now the equivalent of autumn... It's still not considered very cold in the tent. Winter will have to wait until the coming of the new year. It's also because of this that she can dress so sexily without the fear of catching a cold.

On a simple bed made up of a piece of cloth draped over straw, Louise bit her small finger, and sulked indignantly.

This gesture of hers has an unbelievable cuteness to it. On that porcelain doll-like face of hers surfaced a peach colour, arising from discontent. Louise sat up, and hugged her knee.

This gesture of hers has a cuteness akin to a god's. With her feelings immediatly written on her face, Louise cannot hide completely the uneasiness in her heart. This uneasiness caused some sort of dramatic change in Louise's girlish air, adding to it a layer of perfume called "sexiness".

Louise's hands non-chantantly touched her long slender legs beneath the cape.

The fingers touched the toes, and returned to the knees.

Unknowingly, Louise did such a seductive move, even gently tugging upwards the cape covering her. It exposed her legs, and her slim yet sexy thighs- All this, were done unconsciously.

Beneath the cape, was her skin, a young maiden's skin now full of charm, due to her passion.

Which is to say, she's wearing nothing. To ask why; that's because Louise only wears pajamas when she sleeps. Since she forgot to bring her pajamas, she had to replace it with a cape.

If she's wearing her undies, Louise will not fall asleep.

Although the sexy and cute pose from Louise is emitting an irresistible charm...It's a pity that the other person in the tent took no notice of it.

On the back of the cape covering Louise, was the lily emblem of Tristain. This cape was different from the one worn in the academy. The emblem, a way to distinguish friend from foe, clearly indicated that this area, was a battleground.

As a female officer directly under Her Highness (ed: Henrietta)'s command, Louise was assigned her own personal tent. In the military port of Losayes, buildings resembling hostels were rare, so this treatment was very normal. Inside the tent lit by a magical lamp, was a simple bed made up of a piece of cloth covering some straw, a foldable dining table, a small cabinet for clothing and accessories, and a bell for ordering the accompanying soldiers. In the battlefield, these items inside the tent can already be considered the "luxurious" type.

In a corner of such a tent, Saito was staring blankly in front of him, feeling low.

"Oi, Saito."

No reply.

Louise sat up, and called him again.

"Oi, I'm going to sleep soon. Come here, quickly." Although Louise was red in the face as she called him, there was still no reaction.

"It's already past 10. We'll have to be up early tomorrow morning to inspect the frontlines. You've better sleep now."

Even so, there's still no reply from Saito. This familiar of Louise, who came from another world, was now sitting crossed-legged on the floor, his face full of depression. He was already like this a week ago. When Louise recalled the battle which caused Saito's depression, she felt a dull pain in her heart.

A week ago, the combined armies of Tristain and Germania successfully occupied this port-town of Albion. As the main force of Albion's armies were attracted to the northern port-town of Talnis, there were only about 500 defenders in Losayes. The landing party, numbering 60,000, effortlessly destroyed the defenders and set up camp in Losayes.

During the enticing of the enemy into battle, Louise's "Void" magic showed its power.

The Void spell "Illusion', is a spell that can create huge illusions.

Louise used the "Illusion" spell to create illusions of the combined armies landing in Taldanis, causing the enemy forces en route to Losayes to turn back.

But... in order for Louise and Co. to reach Taldanis, some sacrifices had to be made. That, was the 2nd Dragon Cavalry Company, attached to "Varsenda", the flagship of the Albion expedition.

It was because of their engagament of enemy forces, that the Zero Fighter carrying Louise and Saito could successfully escape the pursuit by the enemy's dragon cavalry.

The price for this battle's success.... The 2nd Dragon Cavalry Company was annihilated. Although dragon cavalry were very expensive, compared to the possible losses while landing in enemy territory, this sacrifice can be considered minimial. The commanding officer being rewarded was a matter of fact. Also, this was something to be happy about.

The thing is, for those who took part in that battle, and witnessed the destruction of the company for themselves, it was an entirely different feeling,

Louise observed Saito, and pouted her lips.

Of course, it was a sad thing that had happened.

During the landing battle, there were sacrifices as well. War definitely brings Death along with it. If every death is mourned, there will be no end to it.

In Halkeginia, there were wars almost every single year.

For Louise, although death was something sad, it was also something very close to her.

Louise stood up. Under the dim glow of the magic lamp, the room was rather dark. Under such conditions, even if the cape didn't cover certain areas, the body should still remain unseen.

Louise crossed her hands in front of her, as if hugging herself, and held the hems of the cape tightly. She walked up to Saito, who's hugging his knees as he sat, and said,"Buck up, alright."

"Emm." Saito grunted lifelessly.

"But, I can't help it. After all, it happened right before my eyes. Although it's for the execution of the mission, still...."

Saito was really down in the doldrums. It was only then that Louise remembered: those teens were about Saito's age.

Saito.. he must have projected himself onto them. This kind-hearted boy from another world, with what's going on in his mind being a mystery, must have been hurt by this self-projection.

Just as how Saito had comforted her before, Louise felt that this time, it was her turn to comfort him. But, she didn't know how to go about doing it.

Louise squatted, and sat back-to-back with Saito.

[[Image:ZnT07-017.jpg|thumb]]

"That.. Although you may find me cruel by saying this.. Compared to the deaths of the company, what makes me sadder is to see you being so depressed. Although I shouldn't be thinking like this, but facts are facts. Maybe, it's bcasue you're by my side. I really felt very sad."

Saito slowly turned his head, and stared quietly at Louise.

"Death may sadden people.... But that was a glorious death in the battlefield... for honour. They died for a great victory. They're too pitiful if you felt sad about their deaths..."

"Do you mean what you say... regarding this?"

He felt that something was amiss when Louise started talking like this.

Of course not, but we have to. We're now at war."

Louise's right hand let go of the hem it was holding, and gently patted Saito's forehead, now that he has turned around. The fingers caressed the streaks of dried tears on his cheeks.

Saito shook his head, and cried.

"I... I didn't even know their names."

Instead of calling it an unbearable pain, it was more of the inability to forgive.

To die for the mission, to die for honour.

He couldn't imagine the feelings at all.

Doesn't Louise understand this?

He recalled Prof. Colbert's letter. The prof wrote: Never become used to death, never become used to slaughter.

He was wondering at the time "How is it possible that one could get used to such things?"

As Louise looked at Saito's forlorn face, she felt terrible. What she had just said were not lies. Although she felt sad for those youths who had sacrificed themselves, but they had died for the victory of their country.

Louise, who had grown up receiving the education of the nobility, and Saito, who grew up in Japan on the peaceful Earth: there was an obvious gulf between them.

Louise felt that it was worse seeing Saito depressed. Compared to mourning the dead, she had a greater desire to heal the pain of the living. If Saito's tears were a kind of gentleness, then perhaps this can be said to be another type of gentleness.

Louise thought of -

What should one do at a moment like this? How does one comfort a boy who had been hurt?

And...

If it was that maid, what would she do? She used just a little bit of her imagination.

She would.... use the warmth of her body. It's all that commoner can come up with.

On this train of thought, she suddenly became angry.

That... that sort of thing... I can do that too!

Recalling that time where he pushed her to the floor, and kissed her a few times on the neck, Louise's face became red at once.

Since at that time, he was being excited all of a sudden (That's how Louise sees it), Louise hasn't forgiven Saito for what he did. Definitely not.

He said something about liking her; surely he said it with doing that sort of thing in mind. Once her mind was on this thought, a burst of anger erupted from within her. After that, she couldn't even forgive herself. Although she was affected by the mood at the time, but she actually lowered the hand which had risen to slap him.

That means... that is to say.....

But, at the back of her mind, Louise shook her head furiously.

That doesn't mean that I've accepted him.

Because he wanted to do it the hard way; he's doing it unconsciously. That's right: unconsciously.

Although Louise didn't know what "unconsciously" actually meant, she hugged Saito tightly, her face crimson-red. Hugging a familiar is something which isn't supposed to be done, due to the difference in status between the two. Yes... letting him sit beside the dining table can be said to be a form of pity. But, hugging him like this isn't pity.

Louise shook her head. She thought,"What was I doing?" The incredible thing is that her heartbeat was quickening. Her racing heartbeat, seemed to be dissolving the cruel atmosphere of the battlefield.

Despite all this, Saito was still depressed.

Is it still not enough?

Is simply hugging him tightly not enough?

Hoping that he will pucker up doesn't mean that she likes him or anything. However, if a familiar is like this, it will affect missions in the future.

Although she doesn't have any other feelings for this familiar, she didn't want to lose in battles, no matter what. However, there was no movement in Saito's vision.

She remembered what she was wearing now. Underneath the cape was her skin.

No undies.

Louise took a deep breath. It's only a tiny bit. If doing this could comfort Saito a little, isn't it worth a try?

No way, Louise.

How can you show others your body when you're unmarried?

If you treat him as a familiar, that's still alright. But now, what are you doing?

If he sees it, there will be trouble.

You'll have to marry him.

Those are the rules.

I want to marry?

Marry who?

This familiar?

No way! Impossible! He's a commoner from another world!

Zero no Tsukaima:Side Story Volume2 ExtraChapter

2008-05-25T07:16:35Z

Nielkie:

=== Extra Chapter: A Day in the Life of Sylphid ===

“Chirp, chirp, chirrrrrrp,” Sylphid has awakened to the sound of birds singing.

This took place inside the forests adjacent to Tristain Academy of Magic; more specifically, this is where Sylphid constructed a special nest for her gigantic body.

She had cut down the trees using her teeth and trenchant claws, arranged them into a lean-to, and set a thick layer of soft hay on the ground. She even prepared large barrels filled with water.

“Uwaaaaaa,” Sylphid opened her mouth wide and yawned.

As she opened her mouth like that, the little birds that were singing just then flew over and landed between Sylphid’s sharp teeth. They picked off the food that remained between her teeth.

The birds flew off and disappeared into the blue sky after they had cleaned Sylphid’s mouth. After seeing them off with her sight, Sylphid yawned again.

The sunlight came dazzling through the dew-decked branches that formed the lean-to.

“Good morning, Sun,” Sylphid muttered to herself. However, she suddenly seemed to realize something and hurriedly scanned her environment.

“I spoke!” she thought in her heart.

It was a secret that Sylphid was an ancient fantastical beast, a wind rhyme dragon who had mastered human speech.

Since Tabitha said, “it would be troublesome if you got found out,” Sylphid was forbidden to speak unless she’s flying at the high altitude of three kilometers.

After confirming that only the birds heard her talk, Sylphid sighed in relief.

As she was about to leave for breakfast, she heard a rustling sound in the undergrowth nearby.

“?”

She turned to look, and saw a little girl peeking at her under the cover of the growth. It was a child of only about five years of age. She was staring at Sylphid in surprise.

The girl was holding a basket in her hand. Probably, she was from a nearby village, coming into the wood to pick strawberries or mushrooms.

Cold sweat was pouring down Sylphid’s head.

Did she hear what Sylphid just said?

As Sylphid was worrying about that, a smile appeared on the girl’s face.

“O Dragon, what are you doing?”

Sylphid cocked her head, pretending to not understand what the girl just said. The spark of curiosity in the girl’s eyes brightened, and she walked up to Sylphid.

“Miss Dragon, where are you from?”

Even though she could see the terrifyingly large form of the dragon, the girl did not appear to be afraid at all. What a weird girl. Sylphid felt a little happy, and started using signs to respond to the girl.

She pointed to the sky with her front foot, and then flapped her wings.

“Are you from the sky?”

Sylphid made huge nods in affirmation.

“Ah, so you are from the sky. You are so handsome,” the girl hugged Sylphid’s neck. Sylphid was shouting “gao, gao,” in joy.

“So, what are you going to do now?”

Sylphid opened her mouth wide, and then shut it immediately.

“You’re going to eat?”

“Gao, gao,” Sylphid nodded.

“Miss Dragon, what do you eat?”

Sylphid opened her wings and flapped them.

“Birds?”

Sylphid shook her head side to side.

“Fish, then?”

Sylphid nodded strongly.

“I, Nea, also like to eat fish.”

So the name of the girl is Nea. After the introduction, Sylphid talked with the girl for a while. Of course, only Nea spoke; Sylphid only shook or nodded her head as the question warranted.

“Can I come again?”

Nea asked as she was leaving. Sylphid made several big nods.

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Some time after Nea left…, Sylphid was trying to decide if she wanted to go to the Academy or do something else instead. During this time, she noticed a small basket left by her nest.

“Whose basket is it?”

When Sylphid saw the basket was full of a type of wild strawberries called “frogberries,” she recalled the girl she saw that morning.

“Isn’t this the basket she had in her hand? Should I bring it to her? But it seems that there would be panic if Sylphid went there…”

Tabitha has said that in order to avoid causing panic, Sylphid should not approach the nearby villages. Although she could use a “change form” spell to turn into a human and take the basket to the village, Tabitha had also strictly forbidden Sylphid from showing her human form to the people living nearby.

“I won’t do anything bothersome like that. I should hurry and eat at the Academy.”

As Sylphid cast her troubled thoughts aside, various food that she enjoys appeared in her mind.

Fish, horse, cattle…

Recently, Sylphid has developed a taste for the fish caught from the ponds. When she thought of the feel of the fat carps and trouts (?) in her mouth, Sylphid was already subconsciously salivating.

“I’ve decided! I want to eat fresh fish! I’ll go and bug sis until she gives in.”

However…the image of the basket resurfaced while Sylphid was in flight. Recalling that the basket was filled to the brim with strawberries, Sylphid stopped in her tracks.

“That child, I guess she really wants to eat the strawberries.”

After muttering “gao, gao” in annoyance, Sylphid decided to take the basket to its owner after all.

“I’ll just sneak into the village and leave it in front of her doorsteps. Gao, nothing tiresome will happen.”

Sylphid cleverly picked up the basket with her front claws and flew towards the sky amid the blinding sunlight.

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The village was found almost immediately after. The village was about thirty minutes’ walk away, but Sylphid could cover the distance in a matter of minutes.

Sylphid was searching for Nea’s home. However, she didn’t know where the child’s home was located. As she was looking for it, she was discovered by the villagers.

“Arrrggh!! It’s a dragon! A dragon!”

The bells were ringing, and the villagers fled forth from their homes. Dragons are symbols of terror to those living in the villages. Some dragons are familiars at the nearby Academy of Magic, true, but they are fear given physical form nevertheless. Fear was apparent on the face of all present.

Sylphid landed on the ground even as she thought about how much trouble she was in.

As a result, the villagers became even more scared.

“It landed! What does it want?!”

“Isn’t it only a familiar of some noble from the Academy? I don’t think it’s something to be afraid of.”

Although there were people who voiced that opinion, they were too few in number. The villagers were overwhelmed by their fear of the strongest race.

“Go away! Shoo! Go away!”

The people took up clubs and hoes to drive Sylphid away. Amongst the people massing against her, Sylphid saw Nea tightly clutching the skirt of a woman that seemed to be her mother. Sylphid was suddenly calm: Nea, at least, would not be afraid of her.

“Gao.”

Nea’s mother’s scream pierced the eardrums of the slowly approaching Sylphid.

“Ahhhhhhhhhhh! It’s going to eat me! Someone please save me!”

Sylphid shook her head from side to side in order to reassure the mother. But that did not quiet the terrified mother.

Even so, Nea shouldn’t be afraid. After all, the girl had talked with her for quite a while just now. With this glimmer of hope, Sylphid continued to approach them.

Then, Sylphid’s last bit of hope was crushed.

Nea was looking alternately at her terrified mother and Sylphid.

“This dragon, is it so fearsome?”

“Of course. Dragons are very fearsome life forms. Although…, it looks quite gentle; it’s most likely a familiar of an aristocrat at the academy. But I wish they wouldn’t let these things loose! Ahh, things like dragons cannot be reasoned with! And who knows when they’d turn wild again. Really, those aristocrats can’t understand the distinction between their own rooms and the public forests.”

“Is that so? Is it really that scary?”

Due to what her mother said, the girl’s face contorted with fear.

“It is so. Dragons were originally the cruelest and strongest living forms in this world. However, the aristocrats who can tame dragons are even scarier.

“Dragon, scary…, how scary…Uwaaa…”

The girl started crying. Sylphid wanted to refute the mischaracterizations, excepted she wasn’t allowed to talk. Although Sylphid shook her head even more vigorously, the girl cried ever louder.

Sylphid lifted her head to the skies and screamed in sorrow.

“After I took the trouble of bringing it here…” Sylphid regretted. The villagers were becoming more agitated by the minute. When Sylphid heard someone yell, “bring out the guns,” she hurriedly put the basket on the ground and flew off.

After crying “gao, gao” a few times in the air, Sylphid turned and flew towards the Academy.

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Sylphid could see the aristocratic youths sitting in class through the windows dotting the towers. Sylphid’s master Tabitha should also be sitting inside one of the windows. However, Sylphid’s destination lay elsewhere as Tabitha said that it was unnecessary to greet her in the morning.

Sylphid arrived at the back door of the dining hall located opposite the proper entrance of the main tower. She sat on her haunches and knocked the door with the tip of her nose. The door creaked open and out walked the stout Marteau.

“Ah, it’s you. Wait a sec.”

A few moments later, Marteau brought out bones and bits of meat from pigs and cattle, as well as some fish remains. Sylphid’s joy was amplified by the sorrow she felt just a moment ago. She licked Marteau’s face as she called out, “gao, gao.”

“Oh, quit it. Now my face is covered with saliva. But I guess you guys have you guys’ share of troubles. Those careless nobles often forget that you, like them, get hungry every six hours.

Marteau, smiling, petted Sylphid’s nose as she crunched the bones.

“At least, you should pick a good master, ‘Blue’.”

After filling her stomach, Sylphid’s sorrow lessened. However, her heart was not quite calm yet.

Next, she went to the corner of the Vestri Courtyard where Saito set up a tent when he had ran away from home. After Sylphid had landed there, Kirche’s fire lizard slowly crawled out from inside the tent. Guiche’s mole was right behind it. Recently, this location had become a gathering place for the familiars. When their masters are in class, the idle familiars would come here to while away the time.

“Hello, Blue.”

Flame the fire lizard emitted a call too low to be heard by human ears, speaking to Sylphid using the common tongue of Halkeginian natives. This is the tongue used by old races like the one Sylphid belongs to. The wild animals that have been contracted as familiars receive an intelligence boost that allows them to use language. That is because besides working like a dog, they have to be able to understand their masters’ commands. That said, they generally cannot speak human languages unless they belong to a race that has lived alongside humans for a long time, such as cats and dogs. As a result, the communication is merely one-sided.

On the other hand, things are different for animals that communicate through their calls.
They can convey ideas by varying the pitch of their calls, as well as the tempo of their breathing.

“What’s wrong, Blue? You seem rather dispirited,” Flame looked worried as it gazed at Sylphid. Of course, Flame did not show a worried facial expression as humans do. There was merely a slight change in its gaze.

“Something depressing just happened to me,” Sylphid told all that had passed inside the forest and inside the village to his companions. Verdandi twisted his nose as he made his comment.

“Alas, this is really saddening. You are obviously a wind rhyme dragon, but they treated you like an idiot dragon.”

“Gao,” Sylphid nodded. His fellow companions already knew that Sylphid was a dragon from ancient times, a descendant of the rhyme dragons. However, they hid this piece of information from their masters out of camaraderie.

“Although…, it really depresses me that you were labeled ‘terrifying.’ You are obviously so gentle.”

“Maybe that was because his face is so ugly?” Flame said as he breathed fire. That was his way of laughing.

“That was uncalled for!”

“Putting that aside, does it really matter what the humans think? It’s not like we live just because they want us to.”

“That statement was problematic. Red, do you dislike being a familiar?”

Hearing Verdandi’s question, Flame shook its head.

“How could I? Here I don’t have to worry about my next meal, and my master is gentle. This is heaven compared to the dragon-dominated Fire Dragon Mountains, where I lived before. I would not go back if you begged me.” Flame hissed in a nasal tone. What Flame said represented the true feelings of the familiars. Although the contract more or less limits their freedom, being chosen as “the nobles’ familiars” is not a bad situation. Furthermore, in the demanding natural environment, that extra bit of freedom could easily cost them their lives.

“Really, it would be nice if I could relax like you guys. Because you are so small, you can live right here. I, Sylphid, can’t do that. I have to live in the forest, and be careful of my relationship with the neighbours. If they get annoyed with me, they will start to make evil plots. Furthermore, people will become afraid of me, and I’ll get hurt!
”
Sylphid complained with many a ‘gao!’ Staring at his unsatisfied companion, Flame stated his opinion.

“Blue, let me repeat one more time. If you always make those discontented remarks, you'll never get anywhere. Look, do you see the guy over there?” Flame pointed with his chin. In that direction, a black-haired youth was washing clothes as though his life depended on it.

“Ah, it’s that guy. He’s the one who defeated Master Guiche. I have really complex feelings towards him. On one hand, he defeated an aristocrat even though he’s a familiar like us, that makes me feel he’s really impressive. On the other, he is an enemy who caused Master Guiche a great deal of pain.”

“That’s something that happened a long time ago. He’s an excellent familiar, one could even say that I respect him as the ideal familiar. But you can see his misfortune.”

A pink-haired girl appeared behind the dark-haired youth. She caught his arm and delivered a kick to the youth’s back. The youth who fell into the pool of water head-first was soaked to the bone. He immediately stood back up and said some words of protest. However, his master the pink-haired girl ignored the youth’s protests, kicking him in the crotch.

“That is very painful. No, it is beyond painful.”

The youth kneeled on the ground in agony, but the girl did not stop there. She stepped on the youth’s head countless times, and then firmly planted her foot on the youth’s head, rested her hands on her waist, and started hurling insults at the youth.

Flame sighed deeply. “He is clearly a familiar who committed incredible deeds for his master, but what is his reward? Besides, isn’t he a human too? On both counts, he shouldn’t receive this kind of treatment. Shouldn’t. That is the sort of abuse that shocks even us fire lizards who have a reputation for being fierce and cruel."

“Compared to him, Blue, your anxieties are too luxurious. Isn’t what the neighboring people think of you unimportant? And you say that you don’t want people to be afraid of you? That is frankly too luxurious! Too luxurious!”

Hearing the multiplying comments of his companions, Sylphid softly cried “gao” in sorrow.

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After Sylphid left…, Nea was disheartened by a long lecture from her mother. Her mother was angry just because Nea went to see the dragon that morning. While Nea was depressed, she saw the basket that was left on the ground.

“That is…it is my basket.”

It was filled with frogberries. Nea liked those sweet and sour fruits the best. Popping one in her mouth, Nea’s brows knitted together from the sour flavour. That fruit wasn’t quite ripe.

“…It is really as scary a creature as mother said it was? I don’t know.”

To the young Nea, her mothers words were absolute. However…, she could not see how Sylphid, whom she met that morning, was the least bit scary. The sorely troubled Nea went to the temple in the village.

The priest noticed Nea approaching in middle of his prayers; he spread his arms in a gesture of welcome.

“What happened, Nea?”

Nea told all that had taken place that day to the priest. The priest heard Nea out, and then smiled, saying, “dragons are terrifying life forms. That is true. However, you said that you didn’t see that dragon as scary? I think that’s also true. You are a good child. Therefore, if you, Nea, thinks that is the case, it could be true.”

“Which one is correct?”

“When we are talking about ‘a terrifying life form,’ one method of dealing with it is to avoid it. However, believing in what you feel is also a method. I do not know which one is correct. Only you, Nea, can make that decision.

Nea stood there, lost in thought. In front of her was a statue of the founder with her arms spread wide.

Decide for yourself…that is the first time Nea heard someone tell her to that. She didn’t know what to do.

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Twilight…, Sylphid found a fish when he returned to his nest.

“Gao?”

Sylphid poked the fish, and a piece of paper fell from it. Something was written on there.

“To Miss Dragon. I’m really sorry that I was afraid earlier today. Miss Dragon, you delivered the basket I had forgotten out of the goodness of your heart, but I was afraid of you. If someone did that to me too I would feel very bad. So I want to apologize to you. I’m sorry. Even though mother said that dragons are scary, but I don’t think so. This fish is a gift in gratitude for bringing back the basket. This letter was written down on my behalf by the Priest. Can I come play again? Nea.

Sylphid was surprised and happy; a light shone in her eyes. Under the beautiful moonlight, Sylphid took wings again, cheerfully crying, “gao!"

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