Chapter 8
FF author and Tana's creator: ME!
DGM characters: Hoshino Katsura
HP characters: J. K. Rowling
Disclaimer: I do not own DGM or HP. Only Tana, who likes to mess about. There are some direct quotes from the books but they belong to J. K. Rowling
Previously
'What's that mean?' Tana blinked at the question as he shrugged out of his top layer, still managing to keep his hat on. He looked at the rose Cross and shrugged, 'I dunno…but it's our school's symbol. We all wear them.' Malfoy frowned as he walked over to look at it, 'I've seen this in a book somewhere…meh I'll think of it in the morning. Let's just go to sleep now.' Tana agreed to that by yawning loudly and collapsing back on the bed with a grin. With a final effort Tana threw his jacket on top of his trunk and climbed into bed. He ignored the others questions and was soon asleep.
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Ch8
The next morning came all too soon for Tana. He was woken by Zabini hitting him on the head with a pillow. He growled but sat up. He looked at the others who were getting ready and grabbed his clothes, walking to the bathroom. Splashing the cool water on his face he looked up and grinned. He thought of the perfect way for getting Zabini back for his wake up call. He walked out of the bathroom a cheerful smile on his face as he went and grabbed his robes. He went to the common room where Malfoy was waiting, 'morning Malfoy.' Malfoy looked up from the book he was reading and smirked, 'bout time you came out of the bathroom, one would think you were a girl.' Tana chuckled and sat next to Malfoy, 'just because I take pride in my appearance doesn't mean I'm a girl.'
Malfoy shook his head still smirking, 'come one, the others already left.' Tana groaned, 'ehh I just got comfy!' Malfoy shook his head again, 'come on or I'm leaving without you.' Sighing Tana got up. He grinned as he followed Malfoy to the great hall. He scanned the Gryffindor table, finding his three friends. He grinned and said, 'hey Malfoy I won't be long, just gotta do something.' Shrugging Malfoy turned to the Slytherin table as Tana walked down the Gryffindor. He stopped behind Lavi, hand on chin before he grinned and lent forward. As gently as he could he blew in his ear, causing him to choke on his drink when he jumped.
Turning round he looked up to Tana's grinning face. He grinned back and said, 'and what are you doing at this table Neko-chan?' Tana chuckled, 'oh just coming to check on you Usagi. Can't help it if I missed my friends can I.' Lavi smiled, 'yeah, just be careful, you are in the rival house to Gryffindor after all.' Tana chuckled, 'maybe I can do some good.' Lavi laughed at that, causing the boy who was opposite him to look up. He had short brown hair and freckles on his nose. He spotted the robes lined with green and scowled, 'hey, what's a Slytherin doing at the Gryffindor table?'
Lavi turned to look at the boy as Tana chuckled, 'I can visit my friends can I not?' the boy flushed as Tana patted Lavi's shoulders and whispered in Lavi's ear before walking slightly further down to crouch between Allen and Lenalee for a chat. Lavi looked at the boy and an evil smile slowly appeared, 'you know Seamus, that's my best friend and prank partner. I would be careful if I were you.' The Weasley twins who were sat next to Lavi turned and grinned, 'my my, I think Lavi has an idea.'
Tana finished up talking to Allen and Lenalee and made his way back to the Slytherin table. As soon as he sat down Zabini said, 'why did you go and talk to those losers in Gryffindor table?' Tana turned to him with a scowl, 'hmmn let's see. Maybe cause my brother and my friends are in that house. Zabini I reckon if you gave them a chance you would actually get along with them.' Zabini scoffed and turned back to his food, leaving Tana to his own.
Snape moved along the table, handing out timetables. He stopped slightly as he gave Tana his, 'I hope you keep out of trouble now you're in my house boy. And you should know that hat's are prohibited' Tana flinched his eyes going cold as he looked up at Snape, taking his timetable, 'of course sir, however I have special permission from Professor Dumbledore because of a condition I have.' Snape sniffed approvingly as he moved off. Tana looked at his timetable.
History of Magic-Professor Binns
Double Potions-Professor Snape
Defence Practice-Professor Cross
Double Defence Against the Dark Arts-Professor Umbridge
Ancient Ruins- Professor Vector.
Tana groaned. At least it was only one lesson with Cross today. Malfoy looked at his list and said, 'well looks like you'll be joining me today. Come on. Let's go. You can have a nap in Binns' lecture.' He stood and Tana followed still reading his timetable.
Tana yawned after Binns' lesson. Malfoy was right. He could sleep through it yet he had managed to take everything in. Lavi must be rubbing off on him, damn bookman. Following Malfoy they went down to the dungeons. Tana perked slightly when he saw his brother, Lenalee and the golden trio and sidled up to them. He slung an arm round Allen's neck and yawned, 'I missed you in that last lecture big bro. where were you?' Allen shrugged and muttered about sleeping. Tana chuckled and agreed. He smiled and waved to Harry, Ron and Hermione who were looking at him.
Tana cocked an eyebrow and said, 'what?' Hermione blushed and said, 'ah nothing. We just didn't think you wanted anything to do with us after joining with Malfoy.' Tana laughed and grinned, 'as if. You will all see that the other house isn't really as bad as you make out.' Ron and Harry looked sceptical but Hermione smiled, 'I think that's a great idea Tana. Goodness knows this school needs it.' Tana grinned at her as Malfoy said, 'oi Tana come on. I wouldn't hang out with them or your brain might start to malfunction.' The little gang around him laughed and Tana's eyes darkened, 'though of course I may have to hurt them first.'
They were saved any further taunting by Snape, who at that moment opened the door, 'inside.' The class filed in silently and Tana waved to his brother as he sat with Malfoy. Snape smirked as he looked round, 'well now, seems we have some new members joining us, Walker,' Allen jumped slightly and Tana looked up with disinterest, 'tell me where you can find a bezor,' Allen paled but Tana yawned and said, 'in a goats stomach.' Snape nodded smirking, '10 points to Slytherin. Now Mr. Walker in Gryffindor, tell me what potion is golden in color.' Allen blinked and seemed to think, 'oh that's Felix Felicitus.' Snape frowned, 'very…good. Miss Lee, tell me what you would give a werewolf take before the full moon.' Lenalee smiled, 'they would have to take wolfs bane potion sir.'
Snape sniffed, 'very good, 10 points to Gryffindor. Now today we will be mixing the draught of peace. Instructions are on the board and supplies are in the cabinet.' Snape flicked his wand and the instructions appeared and the cupboard door opened. Tana scanned the board and frowned slightly. He'd done something similar when he was with the Earl, used for new Noah when they started their dreams. He collected his ingredients, and swiftly set to work. He never knew that the work he had done in the Earls lab would be useful here.
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'A light silver vapour should now be rising from your potion,' Snape called with ten minutes left to go. He walked passed Hermione's cauldron and sniffed, finding nothing wrong with it. He moved and stopped at Tana's, 'well now, looks like someone who has a better potion then Miss. Granger. Twenty points to Slytherin for this perfect potion.' He moved on, stopping at Harry's. As Snape sneered at Harry Tana turned to look at Hermione and shrugged, mouthing an apology.
After potions Tana caught up to Hermione and tapped her shoulder, 'Hermione, you ok?' Hermione blinked and smiled, 'of course, though to be honest I thought your potion was probably going to be more like Allen's but I guess not.' Tana chuckled darkly, 'yeah well to be honest I was making that type of potion when I was fourteen. I just had practice at it. I still bet you're going to beat me on the ones I don't know.' Hermione smiled as they said goodbye and went separate ways.
The Slytherin's sat in their common room, half an hour before their defence class and sneered about Hermione. Tana sat on the floor, playing with Timmi's wings as he listened to Malfoy. He looked up at his name and listened as Zabini asked, 'how the hell did you make a perfect potion?' Tana frowned and said, 'actually I've made that particular potion a lot. Since I was fourteen actually. If I couldn't do it exactly right I was punished.' Zabini looked interested but Tana stood up and stretched, 'come on, we do not want to be late for Cross' lesson.' He gathered his other books and walked out of the common room.
The other Slytherin's arrived before the bell, the door already opened. They went in and saw the Professor was stood leaning against his desk, a cigarette already in hand. Malfoy saw Tana right in the back glaring at the professor who was smirking. When the last person sat down Cross' smirk widened, 'right listen up. I'm going to say this once and only once. I hate you all. This class is for you to learn how to defend yourself and I will not be lenient on people who whine. Isn't that right boy's?' Allen squeaked and Tana slammed his hands on the table, 'screw you.'
Cross smirked again and Tana realised what he said. Blushing he sat back down grumbling. Cross looked around and said, 'this class will help you dodge attacks and fight back if something happens to your wand. Or you can forget the whole wand and just attack.' Suddenly he brought his hand up. In between his second and middle fingers was a silver dagger, the point and inch from his mask. Smirking he looked at Tana who swore, 'damn it thought I would get him this time.'
Hermione turned and stared at Tana but turned back when Cross said, 'nice try brat,' and threw the dagger back at him. The class gasped as Tana caught it and sat back down in his seat scowling, 'I think you and Allen should do a demonstration.' Allen squeaked again and Tana growled, 'now.' Grumbling Tana stood up and moved to the front of the class as Allen did the same. Cross smirked, 'ok boy's no magic, just your fists or feet. When you're ready.' Tana grinned as Allen gulped.
'Moyashi-chan, you can have the first move,' Tana said giving a bow. He sniggered as he heard Allen grumble. He looked up in time to see Allen's foot coming towards him and jumped out of the way, 'Tana you said I could have the first move!' Tana smirked, 'didn't say I was gonna let it hit though. My turn' Allen paled as Tana landed behind him and kicked him hard into the wall. The whole room winced as they saw the cracks. But Allen pushed himself away and frowned, 'damn it Tana that was a real wall. And that hurt.' Tana grinned as his brother charged at him again. This time, Tana flipped onto his hands and spun his legs round, kicking Allen again, this time to the floor and landed so he straddled him, a dagger at his throat.
Allen sighed as Cross nodded, 'okay that's enough. As you can see, my stupid disciple is good but he isn't the best. Tana however is. I don't expect anyone to ever really get up to his level but by the end of the year you will at least be at Allen or Lenalee's level. Any questions?' Hermione raised her hand shakily and he nodded to her, 'but what about the girls?' she looked at Lenalee who grinned and stood up. She walked over to where Tana was helping Allen up. They paused, both paling before she kicked the two of them against the wall, both of them falling, Tana on top of Allen.
'Lenalee that's not fair! You know we can't do anything back to you!' Tana yelped as he untangled himself. Allen nodded in agreement, 'Koumi-san would kill us' Lenalee just smiled sweetly and said, 'even the girls can learn Hermione. And to be honest, both of them are stronger than me. I just have someone who scares the crap out of them enough that I can do anything I want to them.' The boys seemed to exchange nervous glances as Cross stood up, 'alright, class is dismissed for today. You three stay behind,' he pointed to the exorcists. Harry, Ron and Hermione paused at the door but Allen and Lenalee smiled at them reassuringly.
After the door shut Cross smirked, 'so boys I assume by the fact that neither of your golems have been sent to me nor sent a transmission you haven't spotted any Akuma or Noah.' The twins shook their head and Tana ran his hand through his hair, 'ya know, it's not easy. We also have to pretend to be relatively normal students and not exorcists. I read though a couple of books that said exorcism was banned in the wizarding world.'
Cross looked thoughtful at this whilst Allen and Lenalee looked at Tana, 'wow Tana, I didn't know you were reading any books at all.' Tana shrugged and scowled at Allen as he said, 'I guess Lavi's rubbing off on me.' He chuckled as he picked up his school bag, 'I'm going now before my house gets suspicious.' Cross nodded, 'that sounds good for all of you for now. Oh and Tana, practice with those daggers or I'll start giving you private lessons in your free time.' Tana shuddered as he opened the door. He walked out and turned to the right and stopped, arms folded a smirk on his face.
Stood a little way down the hall were the golden trio, seemingly talking innocently. He grinned and walked up to them, 'Hermione, you're smart…well a lot smarter than most people, can you show me to the library?' Hermione smiled and nodded, 'if you want we can go to the great hall quickly for some food then to the library before DADA.' Tana nodded grinning as Allen and Lenalee joined them. Harry turned to them and said, 'so why were you held back?'
Allen smiled, 'oh he just wanted to ask us to do a few things for the future lessons.' Lenalee and Tana nodded, Tana adding, 'he also told me to work on a few things.' Hermione suddenly turned to him, 'oh I almost forgot what I wanted to ask you earlier. Why did you do that to Professor Cross?' Tana scowled and crossed his arms, 'bastard deserved it. Still can't believe he caught it.' Allen sweat dropped and turned to Hermione, 'actually he always does it. I don't know the full story behind it but every time they're in the same room, at least one dagger is thrown.'
Hermione frowned, 'but he still shouldn't attack the teacher.' Allen chuckled, 'good luck trying to get him to stop.' Allen suddenly looked like he remembered something, 'ah Tana we need to make sure you didn't break anything after Lenalee kicked us into that wall.' Tana frowned, 'it would have healed by now Allen, and I know I didn't break any ribs this time, I would be struggling to breath.' Harry looked over questionable as Tana allowed Allen to check his back and Lenalee saw.
'Oh don't worry Harry, we have to do it after anything that might cause him damage 'cause he can't feel it himself.' Harry blinked and turned to them as Allen pulled up Tana's sleeve, showing a bandage, 'Tana what happened here?' Tana blinked and grinned sheepishly, 'uhh I was poking Timmi and he bit me on the wrist. Deeply too. It should have healed by now.' Allen nodded, starting to unwrap the bandages. When he pulled the bloodied gauze away from the skin the trio had expected a massive scar. Instead all they could see as a thin red line.
Tana sighed and pulled his sleeve down. Allen chuckled and said, 'good news is you haven't got anything out of place in your back so anything that broke healed.' Tana glared at Allen as they walked into the great hall, 'I'll see you in about ten minutes Hermione alright.' She nodded and he gave a grin and wave as he left. Once seated he started pulling food onto his plate. He just started eating when he felt two hands on his shoulders pulling him back. Blinking, fork still in his mouth; he looked up into an eye of emerald green framed by fiery red hair.
AN: Wow I'm sorry guys, Its been ages scince I've updated this story. Thank you to everyone whose reviewed, faved and alerted me, I really appriciate it. I have one more chapter written up, and chappie 10 has only just started being written. hope you still like it guys
Seemingly ignoring the presence of the other, Atlas wandered slowly past many corridors interconnecting, before settling down on a chair in the West parlor of his Manor.
30 December 2011
Tana ReklawTana looked around, seeing he was in a corridor with only one large portrait. he slowly moved towards it and tugged on the side, grinning as it opened silently
