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Chapter 25

19 BBY (1994), Le Fay Manor

Vaylin sat with the other Nightsisters, discussing ideas of how to uses alchemy and potions to create a way to allow two women to have a child together. The others knew of this and Lily and Master Fay also agreed to help if they could. Anakin had asked out of curiosity, as to why they were doing this for two women and not included two men, which Vaylin replied that it would only work for women as men did not have the proper reproductive system to carry a child.

Vaylin and the Nightsisters had also been trying to convert all spells they had learned from Latin and other languages into the language used on Dathomir. When she was not doing either of these things, Vaylin was trying to figure out who the strange voice belonged to and why she had been having strange dreams of ancient red skinned monsters that bowed to her.

Vaylin and the others were broken from their thoughts and discussions when an owl with a letter on its leg landed in front of them. Vaylin quickly checked for spells and other enchantments before taking the letter and letting the owl leave. Noticing the seal, Vaylin called a meeting with everyone and waited for the others to arrive. In the meantime, Vaylin read the letter to see what it said.

Once everyone was seated, Vaylin set the letter down and looked at them saying, "The Dathomirian Academy of Witches has been accepted into competing in the Tri-Wizard Tournament. It seems that The Dumstrang Institute has backed out due to personal reasons."

Amelia looked up and said, "From what I can tell you about Dumstrang, its Headmaster was a former Death Eater by the name of Igor Karkaroff. Before his fall, Voldemort was said to recruit heavily from Dumstrang and surrounding locations."

Vaylin closed her eyes and sighed, "I am guessing the other school is from France, a neutral country in the last blood war. It means we are both unknowns who can cause a dangerous ally or enemy to our mysterious Dark Lord. If I would have to guess, then Dumstrang would be considered a known and predictable factor that can be manipulated to a favorable factor."

Once everyone nodded and agreed, Vaylin looked at Amelia and James and said, "Now, have you set up back up plans that I suggested when it comes to the Quidditch World Cup?"

Amelia nodded and said, "We have and I also am intrigued by why you think that the losing team's country will be to blame for a possible attack?"

Vaylin looked at Amelia and said, "It's a simple Sith tactic by blaming one party for an attack when in reality you are the one behind it. It will allow the attackers to hide and get away with it. I can even bet you that they have already set up two different papers for your newspaper with "Interviews" from the "victims" with "supporting information" making it seem without a doubt that the losing team's country was angry and decided to retaliate from said anger."

Everyone was shocked at this and agreed that it would make a great cover for an attack. After the meeting was over, everyone went back to what they had been doing prior to being called. Vaylin had been getting many of the best Knights and soldiers for protecting the Quidditch Cup since it would have many for an attack that could bring major devastation.

19 BBY (1994), Quidditch World Cup

Vaylin and the Nightsisters, including Ventress, had remained back at Le Fay Manor so that they would remain unknown until they revealed themselves at the Tri-Wizard Tournament in October. Rex, Fives, Echo, and Anakin, as well as many Knights and Troopers, had been patrolling and keeping an eye open for the past few hours during the Quidditch Cup. They had heard that Ireland had won and that gave them the knowledge that the Bulgarian campsite would remain untouched during an attack. To be on the safe side, some troops and Knights were stationed around Bulgaria's campsite to keep people safe.

Much of Irish and English were partying over Ireland's victory over Bulgaria. It was about thirty minutes to an hour later, explosions and screaming could be heard all over the campsite. Everyone sprung into action and started making their way through the camp. Anakin and the others spotted men in black robes wearing bone masks attacking everyone. Anakin and Rex immediately recognized the men in the black robes from Amelia's reports and stories from the first blood war as Death Eaters.

Anakin, Rex, Fives, and Echo immediately started attacking the Death Eaters while Knights and troopers started evacuating civilians. The Death Eaters were shocked that people were fighting back and decided to use more lethal tactics to defend themselves. Noticing this, Anakin and the others switched to a different fighting tactic that allowed them to remain safe and keep civilians safe but keep the offensive at the same time.

It was a while later but Anakin and the others were able to either kill or drive back the death eaters into a retreat. Once everything was calmed and multiple cracks of Apparition were heard and Amelia's voice was able to be picked out, Anakin and the others got back to the main rendezvous point and used the LAATs to go back to Le Fay Manor and report to Vaylin and when she arrived, Amelia. All Anakin and the others could do was relax and get some rest before facing the fire. Sadly everyone could agree that the first shots had been fired and the next Blood War had begun. All they could hope was that it could be stopped before too much life was lost.

Here is Chapter 25. Sorry for such a late update, I have been really busy with classes from having to write a paper that's due every week. I will be having a research class starting up soon that will take up most of my time as well. I will try to write but it may be a few months before I have the time to do so. I can only ask that you be patient. Anyway, please leave a review.