Chapter 3: Operation: Little Teddy
I own nothing! Only my own characters, speaking of my characters why don't we all play a game. The names for the students and most of the familiars all mean something to me. All of these names both surname and first names, I took pains to pick each one, if any of you can figure of what significance the names may have then the winners will get a say in what happens in the next chapter. May the guessing begin. Good-luck! Please review and spread the word of this story!
Hitomi sat on her new bed, petting her fox familiar, Hideyoshi as she gazed at the room she will inhabit for the following month. Lupin-san explained that he took great pains into making each room as homely to their country as possible. Her room was quite modern with the walls were painted different colors on all four walls. Examining it more closely she noticed some traditionalism in it giving it a calming vibe. The creamy white wall to her right, partly covered by a plant while light from the stars filled the room, through big windows to her left. Lying onto her back she held Hideyoshi to her chest while she scratched behind his ear. "I guess this is home for now ne, Hide-kun?" Looking toward his mistress Hideyoshi yipped in agreement looking forward to exploring the new strange human-den, before urging his human to go back to spoiling him with her love and affection. With a small smile on her face she curled up on the bed and continued to smother the spoiled fox with her undying affection.
Somewhere in one of the other three rooms a snake slithered up but an ankle hissing as she tasted the aura in the room. Her master was content and the colors in the room helped add to his joyous mood. Her little hatch-ling's mother had left them in a strange place, the smells, the colors and even the weather were different. Wiggling up more so that her face now rubbed against her hatch-ling's pale blond fur. His new burrow was quite welcoming though. Daiji rubbed his python familiar, Sati's scales as his eyes sparkled in amazement at the room before him. It was simple but it felt as if it were meant just for him. He looked forward to what this month before school would bring him. Sati hissed as if agreeing with his unheard thoughts, boy and reptile, both eager for the unknown.
In the next room the french student danced around her room her mouse familiar hanging onto her shoulder as she unpacked her luggage. "Oh Jacques! Diz ez so magnifique!" Anastasie exclaimed to her small friend, her accent thick with excitement. She glanced around the room, the walls were white and the bed was a light blue, but somehow, it appealed to her. It's like the room screamed Anastasie, Jacques squeaked in agreement with that thought. If he wasn't on her shoulder his mistress would probably never see him again seeing how he'd blend right into the wall. "Jacques, let us have a great month, oui?" Jaq squeaked in agreement, looking forward to what chaos the month would bring.
Last but certainly not least the american boy and his kneazle, Hazel looked at his room painting of famous buildings in america were hung above his bed and the room itself was fit for a person like himself. Meows broke him from his thoughts as his kneazle played with his laces, purring at finally getting her master's attention. Her kitten seemed to be on edge ever since his mother left him here. Having her master sit on the floor she climbed up his chest and gave little kisses onto his nose before deciding it was time to groom her boy. Letting out a small laugh Mason held his friend in his arms as she licked his cheek and forehead, while kneading her paws into his hair. She was even worse then his mother when it came to his messy hair. Purring, Hazel and her kitten settled down for the night, dreaming of what their future would have in store for them.
The next day all four foreigners and their familiars attended breakfast some still half asleep. Shocked Sirius, Harry and Remus' main focus was the python and the fox. Never before had they ever seen a python or any snake in general as a familiar, or even a wild animal like a fox. Sleepy eyes say their puzzled looks and decided to explain the unique situation. "Black-san, Lupin-san, there's nothing to worry about. In Mahoutokoro, it is quite common to have a snake and fox as a familiar, infact, my house mascot was a fox. Bijju-san and I already explained this with the headmistress and she accepted it. We just need to keep our familiars from harming any students" Hitomi explained as Kreacher and the new house elf, Mimsy, served them. "Ah, I see, well in that case, we have something important to discuss.
Sirius, Harry and I are needed for an important meeting and since its such short notice, I was hoping that you four would look after my son until his grandmother comes." Remus explained while Sirius and Harry looked on in disbelief. Ever since Teddy was born he never let just anyone near his son. It him months to let Andromeada near her own grandson and a whole year to just let Harry and Sirius hold Teddy. To let four total strangers have the sole responsibility to look after Remus' pride and joy, not to mention his whole world, made the two question Remus' sanity.
The four though, saw it as how Remus intended, he was testing them to see how trustworthy they would be. He wanted to see if they could be possibly responsible enough and if any of them had any ulterior motives. All four guests were immediately fueled with a new purpose and urge to prove themselves. They all knew they could handle it considering the fact that all of them had a younger sibling or cousin, with this new found determination, all four were eager to prove themselves to their new temporary family. This is mind all four hurried to finish their meal, determined to prove their worth and rise up to this challenge. Stomachs full the foreigners changed into some comfortable muggle clothes and prepared them for what would surely be a trying day.
The fire roared as their three hosts left, sealing their fate with the unknown baby. Hitomi and Daiji busied themselves with setting up little Teddy's playpen and bringing his toys to the family room while Anastasie and Mason kept the little boy busy. Teddy babbled and hummed at the strangers happy to gain more new friends until little hisses, yips, meows and squeaks sounded throughout the room. For a moment all four swore that little Teddy's eyes grew and sparkled with joy at the sight of all the animals. Keeping an eye on the baby and their familiars all four worked together into keeping the child happy. While they were still wary of each other during the time they watched over little Teddy they managed to feed, change and play with the little one with no problem with their familiars helping to keep the infant entertained until the tyke's grandmother arrived to take over. By that time all four laid on the floor with their hair mussed and either covered in spit up or other questionable things, however each foreigner held a satisfied look upon their faces.
