Little Witch Academia one shots

"12"

Akko is sitting on her bed, the camera focused on her weary face. Her eyes are heavy, with noticeable bags beneath them. The room is dimly lit, reflecting her tired state.

"Hey, everyone. So... it's been twelve days since Lotte has been at home. I've lost track of time. Everything feels like a blur."

She rubs her eyes, trying to shake off the exhaustion. "I dragged Sucy to the infirmary about twelve hours ago. She was not herself—like, at all. Something weird happened in the forest, and I thought she'd be fine, but... it's been a struggle."

Akko leans back against her pillows, looking up at the ceiling as if searching for answers. "I keep thinking about what Sucy said before we went into the forest... She mentioned that I'm the 12th key. I didn't really understand it at the time, but now... it's starting to weigh on me."

She pauses, glancing back at the camera, her expression serious. "What does that even mean? The 12th key? Is it something important? I feel like I'm missing a huge piece of the puzzle. Sucy always has these cryptic comments, and it's driving me crazy!"

As she talks, her voice becomes more animated, despite her exhaustion. "I've been trying to keep track of everything. I can't just keep it bottled up. It feels like there's so much pressure, and I can't even sleep properly anymore."

She glances at a clock on the wall, then back at the camera. "The first few days without Lotte were tough. I kept expecting her to pop in and tell me to stop being such a dork. But she didn't... she wasn't there. And then there was Sucy..."

She pauses again, her expression softening as she remembers. "I never thought I'd have to drag Sucy anywhere, but she needed help. I couldn't just leave her. I was scared... scared of losing her too. It's so weird how quickly everything changed."

Akko leans forward, her voice dropping to a whisper. "And the forest... it feels like it's watching me. Like it holds secrets we're not meant to know. And what if me being the 12th key is part of that? What if I'm meant to unlock something... or protect something? What if it's all connected somehow?"

She looks off into space, lost in thought, forgetting the camera. "Maybe there's a reason I'm the 12th key. What if I have to find something, or someone? Or what if it's about saving Sucy? I can't shake the feeling that I'm supposed to do something important. But what? What could it be?"

Her voice becomes more frantic, as if the thoughts are overwhelming her. "I just want everything to go back to normal. I want Lotte back, I want Sucy to be okay, and I want to stop feeling this way. It's exhausting. I can't help but wonder if I can do anything to change it. What if being the 12th key is about taking responsibility for all of this?"

She shakes her head, visibly frustrated. "I need to figure this out. But how? How do I even start? Why is it so hard? I feel so lost..."

Akko stands up and begins to pace around her room, her hands running through her hair. "What if being the means I have to confront whatever is lurking in that forest? What if that 'thing' is tied to me somehow? I can't just ignore it. I can't let it take Sucy too."

She stops, looking back at the camera, her eyes shining with determination mixed with fear. "What if I'm supposed to unlock something hidden? Maybe there's magic that could help us, or a secret that could change everything. I mean, I've always wanted to be a great witch, right? But this... this feels different. It feels bigger than me."

She paces again, her thoughts spiraling. "And what if I'm not ready? What if I mess up? I can't afford to fail. Not when my friends are depending on me. I can't even imagine what would happen if I did. What if I lose them both?"

Akko stops, leaning against her desk, her breathing heavy. "I just wish I had someone to talk to about this—someone who understands. Lotte would have had some wise words. And Sucy... she always knows more than she lets on. Maybe I should have listened to her more closely."

She looks back to the camera, her voice softening.
"Maybe being the 12th key isn't just about me. Maybe it's about all of us. What if I can bring Lotte back if I figure this out? What if I can save Sucy? I can't let fear hold me back. I have to be brave. I have to do this."

Akko takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself, but the weight of her thoughts is still evident. "I just need a plan... I need to gather my thoughts and figure out what being the 12th key really means. Maybe I should look for clues or talk to the other witches? I need to find a way to piece this together."

She looks around her room, as if seeing it for the first time. "This is my chance to prove that I can be more than just a student. I want to show everyone that I can handle this—that I can be the hero they need. I can't let them down. Not now."

Her eyes glisten with determination as she continues to ramble, forgetting the camera, caught up in her own thoughts and plans.