A witch and her guard

Akko's assigned witch

(Hello, so here is the second chapter, don't have much to say so let's begin)

Akko's POV

I woke up to the familiar sound of shouting over the intercom above me and the other private's beds, "RISE AND SHINE LAZYHEADS, ITS A BIG DAY FOR YOU ALL SO GET YOUR ASSES TO THE MAIN HALL A.S.A.P" said the voice as many began crawling out of their bunks to get quickly washed and dressed. Normally you would find me sleeping in, but today was a very special day for me, today was gonna be the day I will be finally assigned a witch to protect. Ever since I was a little kid I've wanted to become a witch guard. I quickly got washed and put on my uniform and marched my way to the main hall followed by the many other privates. Ever since I went to a Shining Chariot show and saw the amazing feats that witch's can preform I've wanted to protect them, to defend this amazing power that they wield and see it happen first hand. As we all piled in I spotted Lotte and Amanda, quickly I fell in line with them as are major walked in with corporal Ursula Callistis hastily following behind. "MORNING MAGGOTS" shouted major Bellrose, "MORNING, MAM" we all responded, use to this by now, "TODAY IS AN IMPORTANT DAY, QUITE POSSIBLY THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF YOUR MISERABLE LIVES" she boomed at us as we all stood stiff as posts, some of us (me included) barely containing our excitement at the news, "TODAY YOU WILL ALL BE ASSIGNED A WITCH, WHOM YOU WILL PROTECT FOR THE REST OF YOUR DAYS AND WILL PUT THEIR LIFE BEFORE YOUR OWN" she stated eyeing us all with silent judgment, "you will all be called individually to be given a file on your assigned witch whom have been given a similar one on you" said Ursula, thankfully less shouty than Bellrose, "YOU ARE ALL EXPECTED TO HAVE MEMORISED THE INFORMATION GIVEN TO YOU BY TOMORROW, IS THAT CLEAR" Bellrose once again bellowed "SIR, YES MAM" we all said like clockwork, "EXCELLENT, TOMORROW YOU WILL ALL BE PILED INTO OUR VEHICLES AND TAKEN TO LUNA NOVA ACADEMY" Bellrose said, "please don't forget to stop by my office to acquire what will give you your one magical ability" said Ursula, her usual timidness on full display. Me and Ursula had gotten really close during my time here, since she was in charge of keeping the objects that give us the one magical skill all witch guards possessed I instantly became interested in how they worked and over time we developed a sort of teacher student relationship. "DISMISSED" finished Major Bellrose, walking away with Ursula following close behind.

(About 15-20 minutes later)

Akko POV

All the privates were now in the in the mess hall. Me, Lotte and Amanda were all at our usual table eating breakfast (plus some tarts me and Amanda sneaked out the kitchen). "I'm so excited" I said scooping my food into my mouth as I talked, "Akko, please swallow before you talk" said Lotte shaking her head slightly and going back to her reading, "she's right ya know, you don't want your witch to think your some unbearable slob" said Amanda smugly with her hands behind her head, I quickly swallowed my food before talking again, "I guess, but still guys come on, aren't either of you excited" I asked looking at the two of them eagerly, "of course we are, we've been training for like, five years for this, am just glad we'll finally be outta this shithole" said Amanda as she closed her eyes still smugly smiling, "now now, I'd watch that language if I were you O'Neil, you wouldn't want your witch to think your just some loud mouthed crude" said a familiar voice approaching us. We all turned to be greeted with the face of lance corporal Andrew Hanbridge, "stuff it Hanbridge" said Amanda grumpily, feeling it to early for Andrews shit, "now come on, is that anyway to talk to a superior" he said smugly while leaning his elbow on her head, "it is when their a cocky ass like yourself" said Amanda looking up at him, flashing a snarky smile as Andrew frowned slightly, "come on Amanda, leave him alone" said Lotte, like a mother telling off her child, and much like a child Amanda stopped but continued to pout, "whatcha doing here" I asked, happy to see him after so long. Me and Andrew had become like siblings during my time here, even if we didn't see each other much, "just finished of a mission, same old thing" he replied as I nodded. Even though we were called the witch protector army, that didn't mean that was all the soldiers did, there was a lot of jobs in the army despite its small size, there was the most commonly known witch guards like myself, there were also soldiers who devoted their time to making sure the army was running smoothly while also training the next generation of recruits like Ursula did, and then there was the ones who made it their job to preform certain missions in the name of the witch's or the army itself, this was Andrew's role. "But really, I'm very happy for you all getting this far, you've impressed me greatly" Andrew said smiling genuinely at us, which we all respirated, "ha, ye obviously, I mean it's us after all" said Amanda proudly gesturing to us all, "I know, that's why I'm so impressed youse got this far" said Andrew his genuine smile becoming snarky yet again. Before Amanda could fire back a retort, a voice came over the intercom, "ATTENTION, will Private Ingram please report to Field Marshal Mullen's office this instant and will Lance corporal Hanbridge make their way to exit three, there will be transportation waiting to escort you to your next mission shortly". "Well, duty calls I suppose, good luck girls" Andrew said, beginning to walk away from our table, "not like you'll need it" he said giving a wink over his shoulder before walking away to the exit.

(A couple more hours later)

Akko's POV (again)

I was so excited as I marched down the hallway (though I felt like skipping). I had been waiting all day to find out who my witch would be, Amanda and Lotte had both already gotten their witch files (with Amanda expressing her gladness at getting "a hot one", causing Lotte to role her eyes). I thought deeply about my own witch, I really hope they like me, I would hate to have to protect a person who despised me for the rest of my life, I'm sure we'll get along fine, after all, I had a way with people. Before I knew it, I was at the door of general Field Marshal Mullens office and quickly giving a salute to the witch protector army logo on the glass of the door, opened the door to it and entered. The office was very homely, with a bookshelf along the walls that had everything from War and Peace to The Nice and Accurate Prophecy's of Agnus Nutter,Witch. There was a small one of those globes that people usually store alcohol in (though the only thing in it at the moment was a bottle of dark heart rum), a record player with "a nightingale sang in Berkeley Square" on the player, though the needle remained off it, and finally there was a big window with the witch protector army flag above it, which offered a great view of the training grounds and mess hall (I had noticed him watching us train a couple of time with both pride and disappointment in a few cases). Field Marshal Mullen sat at his desk as he watched me enter, I quickly stiffened my posture and made my face devoid of emotion as he rose from his seat, a file in his hand. "Private Atsuko Kagari, today is an important day, the day the life of another will be put in your own hands to protect, a life you are to deem more important than your own, a life you are to protect to your dying breath" he said walking towards me. Though he was old, his posture and demeanour would make you think he was still in his prime. "Today. I am proud to announce that you, Private Kagari have been given the honour of protecting the heir of the Cavendish family and name. Diana Cavendish" he finished giving me the file on my new witch. "Have your suit fresh and your weapon polished for the morning" he saluted me "it has been an honour to watch you become the proud solider you are now", I quickly returned the salute, "it has been an honour to be trained under you as well, sir" I said proudly as the faintest bit of a smile crossed his lips. "Do not forget to stop by Corporal Ursula to collect your magical ability tomorrow. Dismissed" he finished, walking back to his desk as I promptly left the room. Once outside I couldn't contain my excitement and fist bumped the air, "yes" I quietly screamed as I frantically looked in the file,glossing over everything till I found a picture of my new witch. It was then I saw a picture of her, she had beautiful blonde hair with teal highlights, bright blue eyes someone could get lost in if not careful and a stern yet clearly easy going expression on her face. I smiled like an idiot to myself looking at the picture, a mixture of nervousness and joy as I look at the lovely witch in the picture.

"Diana Cavendish, huh"

(Hello and thanks for reading, haven't touched this in ages so I've not got much of a story right now, but I'm sure I'll figure one out soon enough, big thank you to anjita907 for liking and reminding me of this stories existence, any who, till next time which will hopefully be soon, see ya)