Chapter 1

Hi! I know I promised myself that I would only upload non-anime things here, but I changed my mind. Hehe. I don't know if this fic is good, but just read it. It might not be so long, because of school but I will try to finish it.

"So it's agreed – we won't tell anyone about the Digiworld unless we want a good kick up the-"

"That's enough, Takuya," Zoe interrupted.

"So, do we agree?" Takuya asked, slightly impatient.

"Yes!"

"Agreed!"

It presented a bit of a problem, since they had to explain where they had all met each other and how did all of them change their personality to be more confident, especially Tommy. As for Kouji and Kouichi, they had to come up with a story about how they had met and suddenly become so close, since to the world they had only met for at least a few minutes. In the end they came up with a story about having met for quite some time and hadn't dared to tell anyone.

That conversation had taken place a little under five years ago. Fast-forward to the present Takuya was feeling extremely panicky. He, as usual, had spent his free time daydreaming about the digiworld and his adventures there, until he realised that the moment wasn't meant to be free time.

"Oh, man," he moaned. "I'm going to be soooo late! Kimaru-san is going to kill me!"

"It's your own fault, don't look at me like I did anything," his younger brother, Shinya scowled at him.

"Wait until you start," Takuya retorted, grabbing his bag that lay in a corner, where he had left it and then entirely forgotten about the meeting that he was supposed to attend and currently was late for.

"Can't wait," Shinya called dryly after him as he burst out of the room and nearly headed for the kitchen instead of the front door.

It had taken quite some time, but at last, each of the six had slowly found out that each and every one of them had wizard blood. It had been quite ridiculous the first time they found out. Young wizards in Japan begun formal training at the standard age of eleven after informal teaching by parents, in schools concealed from the Muggles.

It would have been quite funny when they had all met in the underground school on their first day and almost screamed in shock. The bigger shock came when Tommy appeared with his older brother who had graduated for a visit. The biggest one came when JP stepped out of a classroom holding a wand. The shock that all of them were coincidentally wizards (and a witch), and had somehow managed to keep it a secret.

The school had talked about the meeting for months. Lord Voldemort had returned to England, and the event had been made public, causing chaos in Europe. All the students called for the meeting knew were the meeting had something to do with it, nothing more. Coincidence was nothing like discovering that they all were wizards, especially since the six had been the only six to be called from the school for the meeting.

The meeting was to be held in their school, a magically hollowed out basement under a temple. Takuya was panting as he slipped into the temple building under the guise of being a trained priest there (the reason the wizards and witches gave to Muggles) and almost tumbled down the flight of stairs that led down into the school.

"Sorry, I forgot about the meeting," he apologised profusely, knocking down Kouji in his haste as he bowed to their headmaster, Himaru san. "Oops, sorry, Kouichi… I mean Kouji."

"No need to apologise, just try to quit the habit of knocking into me," Kouji said, as Kouichi helped him up. The twins now looked very similar. Kouchi's hair had darkened to Kouji's bluish black, while both boys wore their hair a little over shoulder-length.

"It's a good thing that our visitors aren't here," their headmaster said sternly. He was strict, but extremely friendly outside school. Needless to say, he was quite well liked by students, especially since he addressed students by their first names. He looked around at all six students he had selected for the meeting. "Each of you represent one of the elements, and I hope you will represent the school honourably."

The wizarding school, like most others, separated students into groups. For the Japanese school, the groups represented each of the elements – Fire, Light, Wind, Ice, Thunder, and Darkness. Unsurprisingly, Takuya went to the Fire group, Zoe to the Wind group, Kouji to the Light group, Tommy to the Ice group, JP to the Thunder group, and Kouichi to the Darkness group.

"Our visitors are in the room off the main hallway, being served tea by the house elves" Kimaru san said. "We will go in now, and I certainly express hope that you will all behave honourably." This particular comment seemed directed at Takuya, who bowed sheepishly.

They went to the room. "May I present, Professor Albus Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, England," Kimaru-san introduced.

"Albus Dumbledore?" Takuya nearly shouted in surprise. What was this famous wizard doing here in Japan? Kouji and Kouichi who were on either side of him both noticed his slack jaw and elbowed him at the same time.

They took seats alongside the long table, opposite their visitors after bowing deeply. Their headmaster sat at the head of the table.

"A pleasure to present to you," Kimaru-san said to the visitors, "six students of this school."

"Just their first names, if you like," Professor Dumbledore said cheerfully. "It seems so much more informal. To be honest, I quite dislike formalities. Just time-wasting, energy-draining useless acts, I personally think. If I ever met the person who invented formalities and insisted that they be used at every kind of meeting possible, I do have a desire to bore that person to death with his own invention."

All six students almost gaped.

"Takuya, of Fire," Kimura-san began the introductions. "Zoe of Wind. Tommy of Water. Junpei – JP for short, of Earth. Kouji of Light, and his twin, Kouichi of Darkness." He inclined his head as he introduced each student.

"Charmed," Dumbledore said, eyes twinkling. "As I am sure you know, the purpose of our meeting is to discuss Lord Voldemort's return just recently. You must be asking yourselves, why am I meeting you, when Lord Voldemort is in England, not Japan? Why am I wasting my time talking to you, when I could be doing much more worthwhile things, like sipping a nicely cooled drink in a bar accompanied by a few hags as drinking partners?"

Prof McGonagall coughed slightly at this, looking exasperated. The six students just stared, each wondering if they were dreaming.

"Of course, I do not have such a liberty right now, and hags might not make such fascinating drinking partners as I would think, so back to the topic. You headmaster and I have discussed this beforehand and we have decided not to give you all the information at once. However, as the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – yes, I know it's a long name to remember – I have the pleasure of telling you that each of you has a place in my long-named school for one year, at least."

"What?"

This time Zoe and JP elbowed Takuya, who reddened sheepishly.

"Yes, and no need to hurt your friend there, as I believe that 'What?' is the appropriate reaction," Dumbledore added genially.

"Term starts on the first of September," Prof McGonagall said. She took out a bundle of yellowish envelopes and handed them out one by one. "Here are your letters. Enclosed are lists of items needed and tickets for the Hogwarts Express."

"Our business here is done then," Dumbledore said cheerfully. "I guess we need not impose on you any further. I hope to see you in Hogwarts on the first day of term."

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"Let me get this straight. We're going to England."

"Yes. And quit asking each of us that, Takuya," Kouichi said firmly.

Takuya, who had first asked JP to confirm that they were going to study in England, and then repeated the question to Zoe, then to Tommy, then to Kouji, finally to Kouichi, slumped down, looking dazed. "Wow…"

They had retreated to the empty Darkness classroom nearby to talk while their headmaster saw off their visitors. All were reading and rereading their letters, which had been written in English writing charmed into Japanese.

"Wow, we can bring pets!" Tommy said excitedly. "That means I can bring Piyomon with me!"

The other five suddenly straightened up and stared at him. "You're bringing a digimon with you?" JP asked in disbelief.

Tommy took a while to figure out why the others were so tense, then laughed. "Oh, I mean my owl. I named her Piyomon… After a digimon, to remind me of the Digiworld…"

The five let out a mass 'aw' of exasperation and went back to their letters. Then Zoe let out a shriek.

"You gone insane, Zoe?" Takuya asked cautiously. "Er… Kouichi, have you Darkness students been doing anything in here that could have side effects-"

"It's not that," Zoe interrupted. "Isn't today the twenty-eighth of August? Doesn't that mean that the first of September… less than five days away?"

It was Takuya's turn to scream.

"What's going on in here?" Kimaru-san entered, having finished sending off Dumbledore and McGonagall. "And why are you screaming, Takuya-kun? Kouichi, did the Darkness students do anything that-"

"Nothing like that, sir." Kouichi glanced at Kouji, who shrugged.

"I was a Fire element too," Kimaru-san said, as if reading their minds. "Temperamental, rash, a tendency to rush without thinking into things, although a certain flair for leadership…"

"Sensei, how did this come about?" Takuya asked, holding up his letter, which was addressed to a Kanbara Takuya-san, Elemental School of Magical Learning, Basement of Temple, Japan.

"Ah… The questions. I thought that Professor Dumbledore already said that not every bit of information would be fed to you. You will just do what you have been told, period. No other questions asked, it's too dangerous if you know too much. I don't want any of you rushing off headlong without thinking into something just because you've caught wind of a mild rumour."

Each of them felt at least ten years younger to be reprimanded like that, not to mention extremely curious. Tommy actually fidgeted a little in his seat.

"So, when do we get our school things, Sensei?" JP asked.

"I myself will be bringing you over to London to buy your things," Kimaru-san said. "As for today, you will have to inform your parents that this is an exchange program, and also to anyone else who asks. Remember, you are now on an exchange program, sponsored by Japan as a gesture of friendly diplomatic ties between England and us. And for goodness sake, please apply Occlumency when you're telling people that."

"And if they don't allow us to go?" Tommy asked, already forming some sort of (lame) argument in his head should his parents not allow him to go. After all, You-Know-Who had returned to the country. Both his parents were wizarding folk and knew perfectly well about the Dark Lord so it was no use pretending.

"Well, that's your job to make sure you are allowed to go," their headmaster said with a small hint of a smile.

"But why us?" Zoe asked. "How exactly were we selected anyway? It's not like we recently had any tests or things like that."

"You were personally handpicked by your elemental teachers," Kimaru-san explained. "Each elemental teacher recommended one student to represent each element."

Takuya's face broke into a silent but giddy grin. The others, knowing him, guessed that he most probably was thinking 'I'm the best in the Fire Element!' Tommy and JP discreetly thumped him on the back.

"We will meet again on the thirtieth of August, at eleven in the morning. And try your hardest not to be late, Takuya-kun," he added, making the said boy look sheepish. "Pack anything you might need there in England. And remember that England is a seasonal country. You will be wearing uniforms in school though, but will you kindly bring your own Elemental uniforms just in case. Anything else?"

"What about food?"

That came, unsurprisingly from Takuya.

Kimaru-san did not answer, deciding that that was basic enough a matter for a sixteen-year-old boy to settle by himself. "Any other more relevant questions?"

"How are we going to get to England?" Kouji asked, standing up. As usual, he was the most thoughtful of the group. They hadn't changed much since the Digiworld.

"Shifting maybe?" Takuya suggested hopefully. "I could to with practice before my test next year…"

"The term they use in Europe is 'Apparate'," Kimaru-san said. "Although you do have a student permit I doubt you want to do it, with about thirty-four stops along the way. Japan isn't located next door to England."

"Besides, Tommy doesn't even have a permit yet," JP pointed out.

"We're flying there, don't worry," Kimaru-san explained.

"Flying?"

"Like on broomsticks?"

"Maybe we could play Quidditch along the way! That is, if we don't drop any balls…"

"Takuya…"

All six were interested in Quidditch, the most popular wizarding sport internationally. Since their school was technically underground, their Quidditch pitch was just a magically hollowed out space that was echanted to look like the outdoors. It wasn't as appealing as playing above ground, but the fact was that almost the whole of Japan was practically jammed with people and they couldn't risk having an outdoor stadium. All six of them played for their Elemental teams in school.

"No, not on broomsticks. Do you actually know how far it is? You'll just fall asleep and drop off, and that wouldn't be nice. We're taking a plane."

"What?!"

Their headmaster held up a hand to silence the students, all of whom were gaping at him. "If you will just kindly be quiet and let me get to the end of my explanation. Good. As I said before, we're taking a plane. It's not the ordinary Muggle plane, how would you look bringing an owl aboard one? And what do you think the security's reaction will be when they check your bags?"

"So what kind of plane is it?" Takuya asked, already impatient.

"You'll see."

A collective groan arose.

tbc..

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That's the first chapter. I've already begun the next chapter, so an update won't be that long... I think. Review and tell me what you think, I appreciate any comments. By the way, the version of Digimon Frontier that I watched was dubbed in Singapore... I think. I watched both the Chinese version and the English version. Twice the English, by the way. That makes three times.