Kousei

By princessofplanets and Angel

E-mail: princessofplanets@hotmail.com and taura12@hotmail.com

Part 3 / ?

While Hermione, Ron, Draco, Harry and Alex tried to figure what had just happened, an owl flew in through the window. Ron, the addressee, quickly tore it open. His eyes scanned it quickly. "SHIT!"

"What happened?" Harry asked, as Hermione cried out, "RON!"

"Sorry, sorry, it's just that something came up at the Ministry." Ron said, distractedly, scanning the rest of the letter.

"Do you mind telling us? After all, we all work in the same place," Draco said dryly.

"Apparently, some Muggle's found their way into Diagon Alley." Shocked silence fell over the room for a moment, before being broken by Alex, Draco and Harry simultaneously shouting, "WHAT?!" Unfortunately, this woke up John, who started to wail at the top of his lungs. Hermione frantically tried to calm him down, walking back and forth across the room. Ron continued reading the letter.

"We're all needed there," he said, then flinched at his words. "Uh, I mean, Harry, Draco, Hermione, and I were requested…"

Alex smiled at his discomfort. "Don't worry about it, Ron. They don't know that I'm here, remember? But, if you don't mind, I'd like to accompany you," she said.

Ron shrugged. "I guess you can come, but you'll have to be discreet."

The blonde grinned, calling to Touya, "TOYA! GET OUT HERE AND WATCH THE KIDS!" A low growl was her answer. Sighing with impatience, she threw open the door and stomped into the dark room. Sounds of scuffling reached the living room before a triumphant yell was heard. "NOW – GET – OFF – HIM – YUUUUKKKKKIIII!"

"AAARRRGGGG! TOYA! GET OFF HIM!!! CAN'T YOU STAY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER FOR FIVE SECONDS?!" Hermione blushed at Alex's wail, trying to avert her eyes as Alex was thrown forcefully out of the room. "Yuki, that was unfair!" she pouted as the door closed and noises coming from the room indicated that the couple began to get dressed.

"Uh, Alex?" Hermione asked weakly, cradling John away from the blonde. "Shouldn't you have waited for them to get dressed?"

"If I waited that long we'd be here forever."

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Alex's piercing blue eyes watched carefully from under her cloak. She unconsciously glared at the British Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge. As she listened to the story, she frowned, wondering who the Muggle was.

"Friday night, a female Muggle was seen in Diagon Alley at 7:47. She was looking around in Ollivander's, who contacted the Ministry after she left to avoid attracting her attention." Once again Fudge's gaze wandered toward the caped figure in the shadows.

"Unfortunately, she left the alley before the Ministry arrived. Now she's somewhere in London with the knowledge that magic exists. I've called upon you four to take on this mission."

"Fudge, you watch too many corny detective movies," Alex interjected wryly. His gaze shot back to her.

"Who do you think you are to stand in on a Ministry meeting?!" he demanded angrily.

She laughed softly. "Kyuu Seika desu." I am Seika Kyuu. "I'm a new detective for the London police. I specialize in murder cases." She could feel disturbed gazes upon her from the others in the room. She stepped out of the shadows and flipped her badge to the Minister. "I just moved from Tokyo," she stated.

"What are you doing here? Muggles aren't allowed here!"

"If I were a Muggle not only would I be dead several times over but I wouldn't have nearly been murdered by you."

"I'VE NEVER SEEN YOU IN MY LIFE!" Cornelius said defensively.

"Not even after the death of Voldemort?" her soft statement cut through the silence of the room. "I am also known as Alexandra Star… The murderer and creation of Voldemort. Do you recognize me now, Minister?"

Fudge stared at her in shock, fear slipping over his features. "You… You can't be…!"

She snorted softly. "Yeah, right." She shook her head in frustration. "Kutabare, Minister, for all you've done to myself and others. If it weren't for your stupidity and blindness we could have saved hundreds of lives that were lost." Drop dead.

"… You have no right to say that!" the Minister protested angrily.

"Burn in hell."

Fudge's eyes widened and flashed with anger before he turned away stiffly. "Mr. Malfoy, Mr. Potter, and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. You have your orders. I expect you to be done with your mission by 2200 hours tomorrow."

He was interrupted by a sardonic laugh. "Fudge, you really have been watching too many crappy detective movies. You should watch some quality stuff, like Dude, where's my car?." Draco imagined the sarcasm dripping from her voice landing in a puddle on the floor.

We'd all drown in it, he thought speculatively.

Irritation appeared in Fudge's face. "GUARDS!! ARREST HER!"

As five large men approached her, Alex said lazily, "Fudgy dear, you do realize that I AM the police, don't you?" When his face turned purple and the men still didn't back off, she added, "I COULD destroy the galaxy to prove my strength, if you want, but it's really your choice."

Frustration seeped into her expression as the men continued forward. Letting out an exasperated sigh, she focused inwardly. A red blaze appeared behind her closed eyelids, and she could feel the heat from it burning through her veins. Without warning the flames burst into existence, scorching her hands but passing through her gloves as they danced around her.

The men drew in loud breaths and backed away even though the Minister continued to yell. Watching the men leave through cold blue eyes, she abruptly allowed the fire to dissipate. "Remember that when you cross me next time. I don't have patience when dealing with closed minded fools."