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Chapter 19

Lastime: The group finally arrived and the first night was a bang! What will happen ?

Haku woke up extremely early well as early as shinobi would which is extremely early. She got out of bed smiling at her precious person before walking over to the dresser and laying out a scroll. Haku then bit her thumb letting blood fall on the scroll before two bags appeared, grabbing the smaller one she unzipped and took out a dark colored kimono. She slipped on the kimono tying the obi. Then after brushing her hair she flipped it back then turned and slipped on her black sandals.

"Woman..?"

Haku faced Zabuza with a pleasant smile. Emerald green crashed with coal black. "Come here." Haku with grace walked over and stopped in front of Zabuza who just watched her with hawks' eyes. It happened and it lingered and Haku blushed slightly unable to speak or didn't know what to say. Zabuza however, smirked. "Don't forget woman you may be my tool, but you're my woman too."

"Yes, Zabuza-san," Haku said waiting for anything else besides the morning kiss as Zabuza just put it. "Go ahead clean I'll be doing the basics..." Zabuza said getting up, "I'll be done by breakfast time." Haku nodded, "Zabuza-san..?"

Zabuza shrugged. "Haku I honestly don't care do what you can."

Haku nodded and walked out their room closing the door behind her intending to do what she made a small mission: Clean so it can be liable for Zabuza-san. Meanwhile Zabuza woke up Kiba who reluctantly joined him in his training.

Right first key, deception…

Haku found the cleaning utensils and started cleaning whilst cleaning she ran into a stuffy old aged house-elf who was looking at her with disgust. She smiled and titled her head, "I'm afraid with you not telling me anything, I can't"-

"You filthy brat standing there as you own this place," The elf said nastily. "Just because you defeated the Dark Lord you're nothing, but a traitor making friends with muggles and blood-traitors."

Hey! How could he say that? Haku hasn't made any friends! Well except the rabbit, but sadly he met his end, but she never made any friend, friends.

Haku answered, "Forgive me, but I don't know of what you speak of." Which was partially true and she refused to listen to any one, but her master. "Well if you don't have anything else I must finish cleaning for my master."

Kreacher watched as the girls figure disappeared within the darkness. Master….? The girl was a human –house-elf? He shook his head; why would the hero serve someone?

He turned around passing by his mistress painting who was talking to the other paintings about last night. He listened intensively. "Yes, it was quite the spectacle that traitorous mangle looked as though he was going to be screwed," The painting to Mrs. Black left said gleefully.

"Yes," Mrs. Black spoke, "He is a disgrace to the family. It was ashamed how a half-blood and muggle could put him in his place. If only –"At this point Kreacher knew who the mistress was speaking of and he vanished to wallow in his grief.

That's what Haku heard when she passed by a room- sobbing and pure grief laced in the elf's voice. "Master Regulus..."

A soft gentle voice reached his ears, "You have lost your master Kreacher –san." The elf looked up at the girl with partial disgust, but his grief was overwhelming and he broke into tears again. Haku silently watched as she placed the cleaning stuff down and sat patiently, listening. She could understand this creature that lost its master for if it wasn't for the 'miracle' as she dubbed it she would be in his position right now. "Master Regulus died after finding out the Dark Lords secret..."

Kreacher said crying for his lost master and Haku listened silently. A week passed. He could tell she was like him and she proofed that. He was perplexed on first, but he still listened to Mrs. Black and her ideas carried on, but since the painting of the mistress allowed the girl to do as she pleased because of a week ago he was working alongside a worthy challenge for a house-lf of his status. Haku however, understood fully, but she just wanted to serve Zabuza-san and make their long stay interesting so Kreacher took care of the house like he wanted to, but with a compromise finally exchanged Haku was taking care of the gardens, some chores, cooking for her and her precious people, and whatever else made her feel more needed. Which Sirius tried, but couldn't get Haku to stop doing anything she wanted and that was doing house chores or muggle cleaning.

Haku's routine was fairly simple clean, cook, train, and spend time-to Sirius dismay a lot- of time with her Zabuza-san and the young pup Kiba. That was her routine that's until the middle of the second week when Snape decided to pay a visit.

"I hope your stay has been welcoming Haku, but enough we have wasted too much time it's time we start teaching you some of the wand-less spells." He spoke in a lecture tone. "Now in order to perform these spells you need a focus. Something to –"A pause; "Think of it as that energy you speak of cha- Chakra, but without the hand-signs involved."

Haku nodded once and she watched closely as Snape repaired the broken glass. The spell was simple and easy enough to perform. Haku listened and sat Indian style as she concentrated on finding this magical energy. It wasn't hard to find the magical string and she opened her eyes as the light glowed in her hands. Snape nodded impressed normally it takes decades even for mastered wizards and witches who could perform wand-less magic. Haku looked at the potions master expectantly.

"Impressive ….." then his mood change as if he was talking to one of the students who always have a knack for doing something wrong. "Since you and Mr. Momoichi won't be retiring any time soon from your shinobi life we'll start off with a quick healing spell. Then you'll read Hogwarts A History … and 1st/2nd year material as well as work on beginning potions. "

To say Professor Snape was lenient in his teachings was an understatement, he was downright sadistic which didn't bother Haku one bit. Remus was glad to teach Haku DADA and third year material after several days however, Zabuza, Sirius and Snape were in the room as Remus wanted to show her progress, but unfortunately that day is when he after destroying the Boggart suffered Zabuza's wrath.

Start…

The closet door was opened and Haku let it be known, "Excuse me Lupin-san, but what is that shadow figure?"

"Shadow figure..?" They repeated before turning to the closet. Sirius answered, "It's a boggart a shape-shifter that transforms into a person's greatest fear."

Before Snape could speak the boggart made bubbly noises as it started to shift, but it never shaped into anything that's until…. It took on the form of a young Haku.

"Unloved…unwanted… existence is useless…"

"Unloved… Nothing….not even... "

Haku hands went to her head as she heard the voice that was her fear, a fear of her childhood that she buried; falling on her knees gaining the attention of Sirius and the others as Zabuza was instantaneously by her side, but nothing seems to work.

"Riddikulus!" Remus shouted. Silence; "What –what was that?" Sirius asked. Snape sneered, "That's not important." Then he turned towards Zabuza who was holding a terrified Haku.

Remus spoke,"Well, that won't be happening again anytime- "oof!"

End...

Zabuza ignored the man's pathetic whine and spoke with acid as he practically looked murderous, "Whatever the hell that was better not be appearing anywhere near us. Or ..."Zabuza with one hand holding Haku he made hand-sighs and he was gone leaving the wizards to themselves.

"I'm worried why would she be afraid of herself and what was up with those negative words?" Sirius said frowning.

"Don't know maybe she fears neglecting, "Remus suggested frowning also. Snape growled and sneered at both of them.

"You're both complete morons! She doesn't fear herself idiots… she fears not being near Mr. Momoichi," courtesy of him using legimens on her mind even if it was only a second.

Sirius had a look on his face, "What..?" Remus however, blinked, "fear of ... They've must have been companions for a long time and don't want to be away from each other that must be it."

Snape shook his head and headed out the room. That wasn't it and Snape didn't elaborate further.

When Zabuza kicked open the door to their room Kiba nearly looked startled, the man could have broken the hinges! Oh... that didn't matter at the moment. "What happened to Haha?"

Zabuza didn't even acknowledge the new name that the young wolf called Haku in fact I highly doubt that nothing was registering in his mind besides, a terrified looking Haku and how he could get her back to normal.

Kiba sighed and walked over to the small bag and opened the smallest compartment and took out a talisman (ward)"I'll just ward the room" and he walked out closing the door behind him placing the ward at the top of the door which thankfully magic wasn't strong in the house so the talisman wasn't rejected. After he was done he sat on the other sides of the door were he concluded might be a while or more depending on Haku's well-being. Plus the two only spent nights and training together so in a way whatever happened, happened for a good reason.

Sirius pretty much felt useless for the past few days and it's all because of what happened doing the boggart incident which really he thought would be Dark Lord, but things always seems the opposite with his godchild. Speaking of which he found that he couldn't go near the room the pup as Remus said when the werewolf tried was guarding the outside as if he didn't trust them which Sirius didn't blame anyone for. Remus however, went to Hogwarts only coming to ask if she was alright. Snape he well, he stayed to Sirius dismay.

In the missing-ninjas room Haku after three days total finally slept peacefully and Zabuza never looked more exhausted. All he wanted to do was rest and dare he say it... Cuddle next to Haku's warmth. A soft moan as Haku was waking and she looked around then blinked before... Strong arms encircled her. She blinked again as she was confused slightly before she hugged the person back on hearing the strong baritone voice, "Finally have you back Haku."

"Zabuza-san what happened? Where's Kiba-kun?" She asked worried. Zabuza's hold tightens, "You went into frenzy for a few days and the brats outside in the halls somewhere probably." He pulled away from the embrace looking at Haku in the eyes.

Each staring for long periods of time it was Haku who looked away first, "Forgive me, Zabuza-san I didn't mean to make you worry."

Zabuza looked completely out of it, but who cares? They were in their own comfort. He gently grabbed Haku's chin and forced her to look back at him, "Zabuza"-

It was sweet yet, held nothing, but feelings then Zabuza pulled away, "Damn woman it's the other way around."

Haku smiled and giggled lightly, "I suppose so." Zabuza laughed hoarsely. "Zabuza-san..?" Haku called gently as she tapped the bed .The elder missing-ninja with no complaints complied and wrapped an arm around Haku's frame, sighing in genuine happiness and relief. Kami, how long has it been? To long for Zabuza's liking that's what.

"Haku…..."

Their eyes met what for like the third time that night? Or was it more than three times and I'm missing count? Ma, oh well… Their eyes spoke all the emotion that wasn't needed with words.

Kiba sighed damn it he couldn't sleep like he wanted! It's been six days and Zabuza –chichi nor did Haku-Haha came out the room. Was she alright? Did she recover? It wasn't till the eight day did the door open and out walked Zabuza clad in nothing, but his Kirigakure pants. He glanced once over at Kiba, "She's fine brat just exhausted. Come on I' m making breakfast for us brat."

Was the world ending early?

Zabuza Momoichi in all Kiba's time of knowing his human parents/caretakers the man never cooked unless he let it be known, but mostly it was Haku who did the cooking! His noise crunched up, something wasn't right.

"Yea sure," he said stretching before following Zabuza in the kitchens. When Sirius, Snape and Remus who was visiting entered the kitchen …

"I didn't know you could cook?" Sirius said awkwardly not believing at all. Seriously was that all they seen? As if Haku was the only one who could cook, but he could to. Rolling his eyes he said, "Isn't there something important besides, my cooking skills?" He said flipping some bacon.

"Hm…"Remus started rubbing his head, "Is Haku recovered?"

"Sleeping," was the simple answer and that was all they were getting from him. They didn't need to know anything else. "You can see her whenever she wakes or better yet I'll let you know, "Zabuza added.

"That's good news," Snape said with his arms cross, "Unfortunately tomorrow starts the last week of August and the rest of the order will be arriving sometime doing the week. For Haku she shouldn't –"

"If you're worried about Haku don't be she can take care of herself and if you won't be continuing the lesson of 'magic' then we'll just finish training ..."

"No! Haku she's... just been too busy always serious!" Sirius shouted.

Snape rolled his eyes, "Black if she was always serious I doubt she would laugh at your jokes."

"He got you there, buddy." Remus depanned with a smile.

Meanwhile Zabuza placed some breakfast on the long plate and placed the fire off. Then washed the dishes before, picking up the plate and turning towards them, walking out the kitchen, "If you fools want breakfast cook it yourselves I'm not your chief."

Kiba followed him back to the room leaving the wizards. "And... Damn," Sirius cursed. "Haku always fixed breakfast even if it was just enough for us to eat once."

Remus patted his friend on the back; taking out his wand, "I'll do the breakfast" and Sirius just sulked even more.

"Quit being an imbecile Black."

Sirius jolted up, "What's that you greasy git..!"

When Zabuza and Kiba arrived back in the room they were greeted by a smiling Haku, "Here woman..." and Zabuza handed Haku her breakfast.

Damn I wish I got breakfast in bed!

It was silent while they ate, "Some of their idiotic friends are coming next week Haku we're be training in the forest alright."

Haku nodded placing her plate back on the long tray, "Of course."

I know short again, but this chapter took much longer than expected and no Haku can only do some wand-less magic because according to sources Magic has to be done with a wand for most spells! Sucks...The incident with the boggart happened on the fourth week which is when Remus wanted to show her process. I'm using this years calendar for the months because it starts like on weds. .. or somethin Imao last week will be August 29th-morning of the 31st. Anyway I'm out untill next chap:P

Oh if you like this you might enjoy 'you'

Ja