Hikaru Umi and Fuu. . .Witches?!?
Chapter 2:
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To the valued readers,
If you are reading here right now, you might have liked the first
part. please evaluate my fanfiction, I will really appreciate it. Usual
disclaimers applied. And Don't DON'T ever forget to mail me.
sarahmae@quickweb.com.ph
Sailor Rainbow Ichi
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Their special summer vacation is slowly coming to an end. Excitement
have been growing in their nerves. Hikaru, Umi and Fuu have two weeks more
before September one. Their flight will start this coming friday. Hikaru,
at having training from kendo, was happily packing in her kendo wooden sword.
Her grandfather had told her that she has to practice what he had taught her
so that she will perfect it. She also leashed her doggy. The letter said that
one pet is allowed per student and she does not intend to leave her Hikari
behind like the last time.Tomorrow will be thursday.The three planned to meet
in their favorite spot to talk to each other, the Tokyo Tower, the place
where everything changed them.
The next morning, Hikaru left early to Tokyo Tower. She did not want
to be late for their meeting. She was having fun with the binocular stands
when a familiar voice interrupted her joy.
"Can I give you an extra coin? I enjoyed the way you do it."
Hikaru turned around."Fuu."
"I'm not the only one here also."
"Umi" She ran to hug them.
"It has been a while here." Umi looked through the glass.
"I'm glad we're all coming. It would be more exciting." Fuu smiled
happily.
"Huh?!?!" Hikaru, Umi and Fuu turned towards the glass window.
There was a flash of light. The same one that had transported them
to Cephiro. They did not expect this to happen again. They had visited Tokyo
Tower so many times, visited Cephiro two times, what else can happen?
Something did happen. It only flashed, then there was a loud pop bounce,
bounce. It went "Puu!"
"Mokona!" All looked at it, even the visitors.
"Uh., don't worry folks, its only a new breed of rabbit. It jumped
out of our jacket." Umi immediately covered the incident.
"Yes, we just wanted it to see the view." Fuu added as she the two
tried to lead Hikaru and Mokona out of the Tokyo Tower who had no idea what
they are doing. Once they reached the park, they sat down under a cherry
blossom tree. Careful to make sure they do not arouse suspicion, they
whispered quietly.
"Mokona! What the heck are you doing here?!" said the frustrated Umi.
"Why are you here?" the light brown-haired girl in glasses asked.
"Puu!! pupupuuu!" it flapped its ears happily
"Mokona's saying that he has a message for the Magic Knights" Hikaru
interpreted Mokona's language.
"A message? What message?" Fuu asked curiously.
"Puu-" Mokona's ruby red gem turned into a white light.
"AAAHHH!!!" all three said. They were blinded by the flash.
"Legendary Magic Knights, Legendary Magic Knights! Hear my message!!"
Clef's voice echoed through their ears. All three's eyes are closed,
visualizing Clef's grim image." Do you still remember Lady Devonaire? All
these peaceful years Cephiro has become a beautiful paradise, until I felt
her ominous feeling once more. She was present and still alive in Cephiro.
We drove her out of Cephiro and before we could have abolish her she went
into another dimension. I do not know where or when but be prepared. Accept!
Accept the power I have given to you once more. Once more are you prepared
Legandary Magic Knights?"
"I promised I would save your world from destruction. I will still
fight. I promised to fight for prosperity and frienship!" Hikaru put her
hand in her heart.
"No matter what happens, I have my friends beside me fighting
together. Our teamwork will always pass through. Umi gripped her hand tight.
"I always decide by myself, but I cannot let anything this horrible
overtake our world. I have decided, through these challenges to protect my
loved ones, so innocent and so peaceful." Fuu put both palms of her hand
together.
"Then take both your powers and your escudes and let you hearts
accept the destiny you are forever bonded with!" Clef waved his powerful
staff. The fire enveloped Hikaru, water for Umi and wind for Fuu. "Be always
on your alert,for Devonaire still has powers beyond our understanding."
All three opened their eyes. Mokona has been waking them up, their
heads still feel dizzy from what had happened that they did not realize that
it was almost late. "Ouch!" Hikaru said. "It did not feel the same as the one
when we went to Cephiro." she rubbed her throbbing head.
"Maybe Clef did not have much power to even give it to us since this
is a different place from Cephiro." Fuu checked on herself before she looked
at Umi and Hikaru.
"I'll forgive the squirt this time." Umi stood up."At least we're
still near home." she then pulled Hikaru up. Fuu was already up.
"We don't have any armour at all." Fuu looked at every part of her
body. "We only have our usual gloves."
" At least the gloves can be kept easily." The blue-haired girl
cleaned her skirt from any dust.
"Who will keep Mokona as a pet?" Hikaru asked Umi and Fuu.
"You could." Umi pointed at what she calls an irritating bundle of
fluff.
"I can't. I'm bringing my pet doggy along the trip." she let go of
Mokona.
"Then I will keep Mokona for us." Fuu smiled."There's no problem
with me. I know very well Umi doesn't like much playful animals."
"Thanks Fuu. I know you'll understand." Umi tapped her shoulder.
"O.K. Mokona, your staying with me. I don't want you playing too
much in my house now. Is that fine?"
"Puu!" It bounced up and down and was picked up by Fuu.
"I should go now. Its a bit late. See you two tomorrow!" Fuu waved
good-bye at Hikaru and Umi.
"Bye." said the other two and went also on their way home.
=London Airport=
The group arrived in London on a sunday evening.Umi with her parents,
Fuu with her Okasan and Otosan, and Hikaru by herself with Hikari in its
leash. They slowly walked outside to the waiting lobby where mostly relatives
and friends wait for the arrival of the passengers. It did not take long that
a man with red-brown hair greeted them good evening in plain english. The
group, having learned a few english words greeted him back. At having the
most fluent english, Mr. Ryuuzaki asked "Is your name Mr. Weasley."
"Yes, my name is Arthur Weasley and I will be your escort for the
week." he gave a guesture pointing towards the exit. "Please follow me."
Two cars have been parked outside the exit of the airport and it was
already running, but parked. They were all brought into a grubby-looking
pub. Cornelius Fudge, the Ministry of Magic himself was waiting for all of
them in a private parlor. He started with a cough. "I know that all of you
are in a bit unaware why you are here."He paused for Mr. Ryuuzaki to
translate it in japanese."We are unsure if your daughters are natural witches
but the information given to me says that they know magic but we do not know
how they did." another pause. "So I suggested that I refer you to Hogwarts,
the best school of Witchcraft and Wizardry known in the world."pause. "If
they can prove themselves magically enabled, they must continue their study
next year in Japan. But if your ablities are truly for muggles, we will not
bother your daughters and family members again.Is that a deal?" Mr. and Mrs.
Hououji and Ryuuzaki nodded and Mr. Ryuuzaki shook Mr. Fudge's hands.
"It is decided. We agree in your term under one condition."
"What it it?"
"The condition is that all through the school year that they will be
safe."
"Then there is no problem there. Hogwarts is a magically protected
school like all others." Mr. Fudge smiled. "I assure you that they are very
safe." he went out of the parlor and went to Tom, the bartender and innkeeper
of the Leaky Cauldron."Tom, please provide your guests with three rooms, only
one of them can understand english so please be polite."
Tom smiled a happy smile."My pleasure Mr. Fudge."
Mr. Fudge then returned to the parlor of the waiting guests."I have
already provided you with three rooms to sleep in. Tom the innkeeper will
lead you there, together with your luggage." Mr. Ryuuzaki nodded
understandingly. "Well, I have to go. I will talk with Mr. Weasley and
attend to other businesses." He bowed to the group courteously and then left.
Tom appeared minutes later to lead them to their respective rooms.
"Follow me please,and I will take you to you rooms." He brought the group
upstairs together with their heavy bags. After they have settled, Fuu decided
to look around the pub downstairs. She took Hikaru and Hikari with her
together with Mokona, who was tugging her to go downstairs.
" I cannot wait." Mr. Fudge strained his voice aloud."I heard Harry
Potter will be studying in Hogwarts." Mokona stopped climbing down, so did
others." I'll bet when he finishes his Hogwarts education he will join the
Ministry."
" But Cornelius, what if he doesn't want to. He still has his own
freedom. He has the right to live peacefully after all what You-Know-Who
did to his parents." Mr. Weasley's calm tone said.
"Whatever." Fudge did not take notice of what Mr. Weasley said.He
was imagining what will happen to the Ministry with Harry Potter on his side.
"He'll drive away more of You-Know-Who's followers and all the criminals!"
he rubbed his hands as if he will get a large piece of the candy.
"I still believe that you should let Harry decide on his own."
came Mr. Weasley.
"Nonsense!" Fudge glared at him menacingly. "If your not with my
plans then fine! Your against me, the Ministry of Magic Himself."
Mr. Weasley lowered his eyes and his head. "I have no choice. I am
part of the branch of Ministry."
"Now your talking!" smiled Fudge. "Arthur, you'd better take some
rest.Go upstairs."
Mokona now started jumping down, pulling Fuu's finger. Hikaru and
Hikari followed behind. They came down just in time as Mr. Weasley started
walking upstairs, Muttering something to himself. "Mokona wait!" Fuu said in japanese.
Fudge looked up from where he was sitting,he did not bother his mind
if they heard their converstion or not. They probably did not understand
what they were talking about. "Konnichiwa Ms. Hououji and Shidou" he looked
at the dog and the rabbit-looking creature."Nice pets you have there."
Hikari was growling angrily at him but Hikaru petted it and called
its name.Hikari stopped and followed her to a table where Tom was asking
for what they want.Fuu brought out her translator book and said."One milk,
and dish of vegitables."
"And for you?" Tom asked Hikaru.
Hikaru borrowed Fuu's book and said."Uh...juice, dog food foa
Hikari." she struggled for the correct syllables.
"Is that all?"
"Hai!" Fuu said.
"O.K. please wait." Tom went back to his counter.
What Fudge did not know, Fuu and Hikaru understood what they said
loud and clear. It was one of the abilities given to them by Clef,
understanding languages, yet speaking other languages is another problem for
the Legendary Magic Knights.
=Next Day=
Mr. Weasley has been waiting for the group early morning next day.
Umi and Fuu's parents were the first people of the group to appear from the
stairway. The others soon waited for their daughters. Once they were
complete,they ate their out-of-normal breakfast. He then led them to the
back of Leaky Cauldron where only walls and a trash bin greeted them. They
watched closely on Mr. Weasley as he took out his wand and tapped the third
brick from the trash bin. Awestruck faces saw the wall roll out of their
ways to reveal a walkway so breathtaking to see for the first time. It seemed
like one of the busiest streets in Japan, with people walking here and there,
wearing odd-looking clothes. They walked through the streets. All were
looking around. It came to Fuu's mind that they have walked quite a distance
without even stopping in one of the shops. "Mista Wesle. Mey I ask wher ar
we going?" she tried as hard as she could.
"Miss Hououji, we are first heading to Gringotts, a wizarding bank
to exchange your Muggle money into Wizard money." he looked at her with
a smile.
"Undastood." she said back to him.
After they went to Gringotts, Mr. Weasley asked them "Where do you
want to visit first, Get your uniform or get your wands?"
" Wand!" All three girls accidentally said in unison.
"Then we're off to Ollivanders!"
They went into a shop with a dark atmosphere.Lined around like books
in a library are long boxes. All of them stayed standing instead of making
one of them to sit. They cannot bear to see someone sitting while the others
are standing still. "Welcome to Ollivander's! Makers of fine Wands!"
Ollivander surprised them. He looked at each face in the room one by one.
Your new here, never seen Diagon Alley before?"
Mr. Weasley interruped his interrogation of his new visitors.
"Ollivander, these three girls and their parents are japanese. Only a few of
them can understand english."
"Is that so! This is my first time to be visited by foreigners." He
rubbed his hands, his eyes twinkling with excitement."Who wants to be first
to recieve her first wand?"
"Hai!" Hikaru stuck out her right hand.
"I've just got the right wand for you, wait and I'll measure her arm." Ollivander took hold of Hikaru's hand that she stuck out and measured
it. He disappeared for a moment, then came back with five long boxes. He
handed Hikaru a wand. Hikaru looked at it. "Give it a wave." he brought out
his own wand and waved it. Hikaru did the same but halfway through the wave
Ollivander grabbed it from her hand."No, not this!" He gave her another one.
She was able to swish it this time but still Ollivander took it and gave her
another. Still nothing."Tricky, Tricky!" Ollivander seemed happy at a
difficult customer.At last he came around a redwood,wolf's fur, seven inches.
Hikaru gave it a wave. Flame seemed to dance as she brought it
down, then the glitters of tiny flames touched the floor and disappeared.
"Sugoi!"
Next, it was Umi's turn. The tape measure worked on as Ollivander
brought more boxes. It took three boxes when she found the right one for her.
It was made of maple, blued dragon, eight inches. It gave a watery illusion
and splashed down on the floor.
For Fuu's, it also took quite a number of boxes before he found
the right wand for her. Made from oak,wintergreen, seven and three quarters.
It produced a little green whirls.
"Funny, it seemed that these are really for you. Very funny."
Ollivander slyly looked at the three. "These wands don't only posses magic,
I also sense greater magic amidst their bodies."
The three looked back before leaving. "Does he know?" Hikaru asked
Umi.
"I don't know." she gave a glance back at the shop owner."Maybe
because of the wands."
Next, they went to Madam Malkin's robes for all Occasions.They did
not like the idea of an all black uniform. They got their books from Flourish
and Blotts. They finished buying all their supplies before the end of the
day. All were so tired that they immediately dropped their items and plopped
into their beds to sleep just after dinner.
=Tuesday Morning=
Hikaru, Umi and Fuu woke up late because of all the shopping. The
three went downstairs and met their somewhat 'tour guide' Mr. Weasley,he was
already finishing his breakfast.His head looked up from the newspaper he
was reading named 'Daily Prophet'. "Ohayo!" he said to them.
The three greeted "Ohayo!" back to him.
Fuu was a bit curious about the face Mr. Weasley has been making when
he read the Daily Prophet ever since Monday morning. "Mr. Weasly," Fuu almost
fixed her english problem " Cud I also us thee newspapar to reed?" she looked
eagerly at him.
"Sure, I'll first change it into japanese for you to understand." he
took out his wand once more and tapped the newspaper and said "Commuto!"
The newspaper's english letters became japanese. An easy way for the three
to read."There, is that fine?" he handed it to the three.
"Hai! Arigato!" Umi took it from Mr. Weasley. They then went upstairs
to read it in Hikaru's room, the only place where there are no parents who
would listen to their conversation.They read the newspaper about the
Gringotts robbery.
"So, the Gringotts is an impenetrable bank and someone was able to
steal nothing inside it because the room had been emptied before it was
robbed? That seems very weird."
"Come to think of it, when we were in Gringotts, the people there
seemed a bit nervous when they were with the goblins." Fuu had observed.
"But who would be crazy enough to rob a bank that many wizards and
witches fear?" Hikaru kept on petting on Hikari.
"A good question. Who would? Unless what is inside the bank is
something very important. So important that someone took the time to know
what might happen in the future so he withdrew it immediately." the blond-
brown haired girl touched her chin."I think we should investigate."
They then went downstairs and thanked Mr. Weasley for the newspaper,
and asked if they can go out into Diagon Alley." Yes, you may." he said.
"Yatta!" Hikaru said.
"But always bring your wands wherever you go.It is still a dangerous
world out there." he waved his forefinger.
"Hai!" the three said again.
On Diagon alley, they walked around the shops looking for something
pretty interesting to see.Then they came across something normal that they
would like very much, an ice cream shop. Inside they ordered three ice cream
cones. Mint for Hikaru, Strawberry for Umi and, Pistachio for Fuu. Florean
Fortescue asked fifteen knuts from the counter. They have no idea which coin
to use. Fuu asked politely to tell them which coin is which. Fortescue, even
taught them how many knuts to a sickle and sickles to a gold galleon. They
thanked him as they went outside to finish their ice cream. Moving around,
they saw quite a crowd of almost same age on a certain shop named Quality
Quidditch supplies. They got a peep in the window, the shop was selling odd-
looking balls and plenty of broomsticks. "Why would anyone buy a broomstick?"
Umi said in japanese.
"I have no idea.I think we'll know soon." Fuu crunched the end of the
cone she was eating.
"Hey! They even have a pet shop." Hikaru jumped and pointed at the
Magical Menagerie. She pulled the other two inside. There was a witch in the
counter chatting with another one with a pet bat.
" I bet the one who tried to steal something in Gringotts is on of
You-Know-Who's followers. Powerful dark magic was used to penetrate through
it." the witch with the bat whispered.
" We're not sure. There were no traces of anything. It must be a
powerful wizard. But who would it be?" the witch in the counter said.
"Whut kand of pit is this?" Hikaru immediately asked the witch in
the counter.
"It'a tortoise my dear." the witch in the counter hushed the other
witch, who intentionally left. "Are you looking for a pet?"
Fuu nudged Hikaru using her elbow that made her stop talking. "Ah.
wee ar luking foa an owl."
"An owl you say?" the witch put down her spectacles as she looked at
them suspicously. "Wait for me." the witch went inside a door. She
then returned with four different owls in a cage. One was a snowy owl, the
second was a grey, the third was a natural brown and the last has a light
blue plumage. Umi wanted the last owl, and paid for it using her own money.
"It is kawaii." she said as she ruffled its chest.
"It's a she." The witch corrected.
"Oh, whut do ya fed it?"
"Mostly anything but not vegetables. It drinks water." she told them
frankly.
"Arigato." Umi bowed at her."I am happy."
" My pleasure." the witch looked at her rather confused at her
at Umi's courteous action.
They went back to the Leaky Cauldron, with Umi holding the cage of
her new-found pet."I think I'll call her Hime." She smiled and showed it to
her parents.
'This will be quite a week.' Fuu said to herself as she scanned the
books.
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Chapter 2:
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To the valued readers,
If you are reading here right now, you might have liked the first
part. please evaluate my fanfiction, I will really appreciate it. Usual
disclaimers applied. And Don't DON'T ever forget to mail me.
sarahmae@quickweb.com.ph
Sailor Rainbow Ichi
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Their special summer vacation is slowly coming to an end. Excitement
have been growing in their nerves. Hikaru, Umi and Fuu have two weeks more
before September one. Their flight will start this coming friday. Hikaru,
at having training from kendo, was happily packing in her kendo wooden sword.
Her grandfather had told her that she has to practice what he had taught her
so that she will perfect it. She also leashed her doggy. The letter said that
one pet is allowed per student and she does not intend to leave her Hikari
behind like the last time.Tomorrow will be thursday.The three planned to meet
in their favorite spot to talk to each other, the Tokyo Tower, the place
where everything changed them.
The next morning, Hikaru left early to Tokyo Tower. She did not want
to be late for their meeting. She was having fun with the binocular stands
when a familiar voice interrupted her joy.
"Can I give you an extra coin? I enjoyed the way you do it."
Hikaru turned around."Fuu."
"I'm not the only one here also."
"Umi" She ran to hug them.
"It has been a while here." Umi looked through the glass.
"I'm glad we're all coming. It would be more exciting." Fuu smiled
happily.
"Huh?!?!" Hikaru, Umi and Fuu turned towards the glass window.
There was a flash of light. The same one that had transported them
to Cephiro. They did not expect this to happen again. They had visited Tokyo
Tower so many times, visited Cephiro two times, what else can happen?
Something did happen. It only flashed, then there was a loud pop bounce,
bounce. It went "Puu!"
"Mokona!" All looked at it, even the visitors.
"Uh., don't worry folks, its only a new breed of rabbit. It jumped
out of our jacket." Umi immediately covered the incident.
"Yes, we just wanted it to see the view." Fuu added as she the two
tried to lead Hikaru and Mokona out of the Tokyo Tower who had no idea what
they are doing. Once they reached the park, they sat down under a cherry
blossom tree. Careful to make sure they do not arouse suspicion, they
whispered quietly.
"Mokona! What the heck are you doing here?!" said the frustrated Umi.
"Why are you here?" the light brown-haired girl in glasses asked.
"Puu!! pupupuuu!" it flapped its ears happily
"Mokona's saying that he has a message for the Magic Knights" Hikaru
interpreted Mokona's language.
"A message? What message?" Fuu asked curiously.
"Puu-" Mokona's ruby red gem turned into a white light.
"AAAHHH!!!" all three said. They were blinded by the flash.
"Legendary Magic Knights, Legendary Magic Knights! Hear my message!!"
Clef's voice echoed through their ears. All three's eyes are closed,
visualizing Clef's grim image." Do you still remember Lady Devonaire? All
these peaceful years Cephiro has become a beautiful paradise, until I felt
her ominous feeling once more. She was present and still alive in Cephiro.
We drove her out of Cephiro and before we could have abolish her she went
into another dimension. I do not know where or when but be prepared. Accept!
Accept the power I have given to you once more. Once more are you prepared
Legandary Magic Knights?"
"I promised I would save your world from destruction. I will still
fight. I promised to fight for prosperity and frienship!" Hikaru put her
hand in her heart.
"No matter what happens, I have my friends beside me fighting
together. Our teamwork will always pass through. Umi gripped her hand tight.
"I always decide by myself, but I cannot let anything this horrible
overtake our world. I have decided, through these challenges to protect my
loved ones, so innocent and so peaceful." Fuu put both palms of her hand
together.
"Then take both your powers and your escudes and let you hearts
accept the destiny you are forever bonded with!" Clef waved his powerful
staff. The fire enveloped Hikaru, water for Umi and wind for Fuu. "Be always
on your alert,for Devonaire still has powers beyond our understanding."
All three opened their eyes. Mokona has been waking them up, their
heads still feel dizzy from what had happened that they did not realize that
it was almost late. "Ouch!" Hikaru said. "It did not feel the same as the one
when we went to Cephiro." she rubbed her throbbing head.
"Maybe Clef did not have much power to even give it to us since this
is a different place from Cephiro." Fuu checked on herself before she looked
at Umi and Hikaru.
"I'll forgive the squirt this time." Umi stood up."At least we're
still near home." she then pulled Hikaru up. Fuu was already up.
"We don't have any armour at all." Fuu looked at every part of her
body. "We only have our usual gloves."
" At least the gloves can be kept easily." The blue-haired girl
cleaned her skirt from any dust.
"Who will keep Mokona as a pet?" Hikaru asked Umi and Fuu.
"You could." Umi pointed at what she calls an irritating bundle of
fluff.
"I can't. I'm bringing my pet doggy along the trip." she let go of
Mokona.
"Then I will keep Mokona for us." Fuu smiled."There's no problem
with me. I know very well Umi doesn't like much playful animals."
"Thanks Fuu. I know you'll understand." Umi tapped her shoulder.
"O.K. Mokona, your staying with me. I don't want you playing too
much in my house now. Is that fine?"
"Puu!" It bounced up and down and was picked up by Fuu.
"I should go now. Its a bit late. See you two tomorrow!" Fuu waved
good-bye at Hikaru and Umi.
"Bye." said the other two and went also on their way home.
=London Airport=
The group arrived in London on a sunday evening.Umi with her parents,
Fuu with her Okasan and Otosan, and Hikaru by herself with Hikari in its
leash. They slowly walked outside to the waiting lobby where mostly relatives
and friends wait for the arrival of the passengers. It did not take long that
a man with red-brown hair greeted them good evening in plain english. The
group, having learned a few english words greeted him back. At having the
most fluent english, Mr. Ryuuzaki asked "Is your name Mr. Weasley."
"Yes, my name is Arthur Weasley and I will be your escort for the
week." he gave a guesture pointing towards the exit. "Please follow me."
Two cars have been parked outside the exit of the airport and it was
already running, but parked. They were all brought into a grubby-looking
pub. Cornelius Fudge, the Ministry of Magic himself was waiting for all of
them in a private parlor. He started with a cough. "I know that all of you
are in a bit unaware why you are here."He paused for Mr. Ryuuzaki to
translate it in japanese."We are unsure if your daughters are natural witches
but the information given to me says that they know magic but we do not know
how they did." another pause. "So I suggested that I refer you to Hogwarts,
the best school of Witchcraft and Wizardry known in the world."pause. "If
they can prove themselves magically enabled, they must continue their study
next year in Japan. But if your ablities are truly for muggles, we will not
bother your daughters and family members again.Is that a deal?" Mr. and Mrs.
Hououji and Ryuuzaki nodded and Mr. Ryuuzaki shook Mr. Fudge's hands.
"It is decided. We agree in your term under one condition."
"What it it?"
"The condition is that all through the school year that they will be
safe."
"Then there is no problem there. Hogwarts is a magically protected
school like all others." Mr. Fudge smiled. "I assure you that they are very
safe." he went out of the parlor and went to Tom, the bartender and innkeeper
of the Leaky Cauldron."Tom, please provide your guests with three rooms, only
one of them can understand english so please be polite."
Tom smiled a happy smile."My pleasure Mr. Fudge."
Mr. Fudge then returned to the parlor of the waiting guests."I have
already provided you with three rooms to sleep in. Tom the innkeeper will
lead you there, together with your luggage." Mr. Ryuuzaki nodded
understandingly. "Well, I have to go. I will talk with Mr. Weasley and
attend to other businesses." He bowed to the group courteously and then left.
Tom appeared minutes later to lead them to their respective rooms.
"Follow me please,and I will take you to you rooms." He brought the group
upstairs together with their heavy bags. After they have settled, Fuu decided
to look around the pub downstairs. She took Hikaru and Hikari with her
together with Mokona, who was tugging her to go downstairs.
" I cannot wait." Mr. Fudge strained his voice aloud."I heard Harry
Potter will be studying in Hogwarts." Mokona stopped climbing down, so did
others." I'll bet when he finishes his Hogwarts education he will join the
Ministry."
" But Cornelius, what if he doesn't want to. He still has his own
freedom. He has the right to live peacefully after all what You-Know-Who
did to his parents." Mr. Weasley's calm tone said.
"Whatever." Fudge did not take notice of what Mr. Weasley said.He
was imagining what will happen to the Ministry with Harry Potter on his side.
"He'll drive away more of You-Know-Who's followers and all the criminals!"
he rubbed his hands as if he will get a large piece of the candy.
"I still believe that you should let Harry decide on his own."
came Mr. Weasley.
"Nonsense!" Fudge glared at him menacingly. "If your not with my
plans then fine! Your against me, the Ministry of Magic Himself."
Mr. Weasley lowered his eyes and his head. "I have no choice. I am
part of the branch of Ministry."
"Now your talking!" smiled Fudge. "Arthur, you'd better take some
rest.Go upstairs."
Mokona now started jumping down, pulling Fuu's finger. Hikaru and
Hikari followed behind. They came down just in time as Mr. Weasley started
walking upstairs, Muttering something to himself. "Mokona wait!" Fuu said in japanese.
Fudge looked up from where he was sitting,he did not bother his mind
if they heard their converstion or not. They probably did not understand
what they were talking about. "Konnichiwa Ms. Hououji and Shidou" he looked
at the dog and the rabbit-looking creature."Nice pets you have there."
Hikari was growling angrily at him but Hikaru petted it and called
its name.Hikari stopped and followed her to a table where Tom was asking
for what they want.Fuu brought out her translator book and said."One milk,
and dish of vegitables."
"And for you?" Tom asked Hikaru.
Hikaru borrowed Fuu's book and said."Uh...juice, dog food foa
Hikari." she struggled for the correct syllables.
"Is that all?"
"Hai!" Fuu said.
"O.K. please wait." Tom went back to his counter.
What Fudge did not know, Fuu and Hikaru understood what they said
loud and clear. It was one of the abilities given to them by Clef,
understanding languages, yet speaking other languages is another problem for
the Legendary Magic Knights.
=Next Day=
Mr. Weasley has been waiting for the group early morning next day.
Umi and Fuu's parents were the first people of the group to appear from the
stairway. The others soon waited for their daughters. Once they were
complete,they ate their out-of-normal breakfast. He then led them to the
back of Leaky Cauldron where only walls and a trash bin greeted them. They
watched closely on Mr. Weasley as he took out his wand and tapped the third
brick from the trash bin. Awestruck faces saw the wall roll out of their
ways to reveal a walkway so breathtaking to see for the first time. It seemed
like one of the busiest streets in Japan, with people walking here and there,
wearing odd-looking clothes. They walked through the streets. All were
looking around. It came to Fuu's mind that they have walked quite a distance
without even stopping in one of the shops. "Mista Wesle. Mey I ask wher ar
we going?" she tried as hard as she could.
"Miss Hououji, we are first heading to Gringotts, a wizarding bank
to exchange your Muggle money into Wizard money." he looked at her with
a smile.
"Undastood." she said back to him.
After they went to Gringotts, Mr. Weasley asked them "Where do you
want to visit first, Get your uniform or get your wands?"
" Wand!" All three girls accidentally said in unison.
"Then we're off to Ollivanders!"
They went into a shop with a dark atmosphere.Lined around like books
in a library are long boxes. All of them stayed standing instead of making
one of them to sit. They cannot bear to see someone sitting while the others
are standing still. "Welcome to Ollivander's! Makers of fine Wands!"
Ollivander surprised them. He looked at each face in the room one by one.
Your new here, never seen Diagon Alley before?"
Mr. Weasley interruped his interrogation of his new visitors.
"Ollivander, these three girls and their parents are japanese. Only a few of
them can understand english."
"Is that so! This is my first time to be visited by foreigners." He
rubbed his hands, his eyes twinkling with excitement."Who wants to be first
to recieve her first wand?"
"Hai!" Hikaru stuck out her right hand.
"I've just got the right wand for you, wait and I'll measure her arm." Ollivander took hold of Hikaru's hand that she stuck out and measured
it. He disappeared for a moment, then came back with five long boxes. He
handed Hikaru a wand. Hikaru looked at it. "Give it a wave." he brought out
his own wand and waved it. Hikaru did the same but halfway through the wave
Ollivander grabbed it from her hand."No, not this!" He gave her another one.
She was able to swish it this time but still Ollivander took it and gave her
another. Still nothing."Tricky, Tricky!" Ollivander seemed happy at a
difficult customer.At last he came around a redwood,wolf's fur, seven inches.
Hikaru gave it a wave. Flame seemed to dance as she brought it
down, then the glitters of tiny flames touched the floor and disappeared.
"Sugoi!"
Next, it was Umi's turn. The tape measure worked on as Ollivander
brought more boxes. It took three boxes when she found the right one for her.
It was made of maple, blued dragon, eight inches. It gave a watery illusion
and splashed down on the floor.
For Fuu's, it also took quite a number of boxes before he found
the right wand for her. Made from oak,wintergreen, seven and three quarters.
It produced a little green whirls.
"Funny, it seemed that these are really for you. Very funny."
Ollivander slyly looked at the three. "These wands don't only posses magic,
I also sense greater magic amidst their bodies."
The three looked back before leaving. "Does he know?" Hikaru asked
Umi.
"I don't know." she gave a glance back at the shop owner."Maybe
because of the wands."
Next, they went to Madam Malkin's robes for all Occasions.They did
not like the idea of an all black uniform. They got their books from Flourish
and Blotts. They finished buying all their supplies before the end of the
day. All were so tired that they immediately dropped their items and plopped
into their beds to sleep just after dinner.
=Tuesday Morning=
Hikaru, Umi and Fuu woke up late because of all the shopping. The
three went downstairs and met their somewhat 'tour guide' Mr. Weasley,he was
already finishing his breakfast.His head looked up from the newspaper he
was reading named 'Daily Prophet'. "Ohayo!" he said to them.
The three greeted "Ohayo!" back to him.
Fuu was a bit curious about the face Mr. Weasley has been making when
he read the Daily Prophet ever since Monday morning. "Mr. Weasly," Fuu almost
fixed her english problem " Cud I also us thee newspapar to reed?" she looked
eagerly at him.
"Sure, I'll first change it into japanese for you to understand." he
took out his wand once more and tapped the newspaper and said "Commuto!"
The newspaper's english letters became japanese. An easy way for the three
to read."There, is that fine?" he handed it to the three.
"Hai! Arigato!" Umi took it from Mr. Weasley. They then went upstairs
to read it in Hikaru's room, the only place where there are no parents who
would listen to their conversation.They read the newspaper about the
Gringotts robbery.
"So, the Gringotts is an impenetrable bank and someone was able to
steal nothing inside it because the room had been emptied before it was
robbed? That seems very weird."
"Come to think of it, when we were in Gringotts, the people there
seemed a bit nervous when they were with the goblins." Fuu had observed.
"But who would be crazy enough to rob a bank that many wizards and
witches fear?" Hikaru kept on petting on Hikari.
"A good question. Who would? Unless what is inside the bank is
something very important. So important that someone took the time to know
what might happen in the future so he withdrew it immediately." the blond-
brown haired girl touched her chin."I think we should investigate."
They then went downstairs and thanked Mr. Weasley for the newspaper,
and asked if they can go out into Diagon Alley." Yes, you may." he said.
"Yatta!" Hikaru said.
"But always bring your wands wherever you go.It is still a dangerous
world out there." he waved his forefinger.
"Hai!" the three said again.
On Diagon alley, they walked around the shops looking for something
pretty interesting to see.Then they came across something normal that they
would like very much, an ice cream shop. Inside they ordered three ice cream
cones. Mint for Hikaru, Strawberry for Umi and, Pistachio for Fuu. Florean
Fortescue asked fifteen knuts from the counter. They have no idea which coin
to use. Fuu asked politely to tell them which coin is which. Fortescue, even
taught them how many knuts to a sickle and sickles to a gold galleon. They
thanked him as they went outside to finish their ice cream. Moving around,
they saw quite a crowd of almost same age on a certain shop named Quality
Quidditch supplies. They got a peep in the window, the shop was selling odd-
looking balls and plenty of broomsticks. "Why would anyone buy a broomstick?"
Umi said in japanese.
"I have no idea.I think we'll know soon." Fuu crunched the end of the
cone she was eating.
"Hey! They even have a pet shop." Hikaru jumped and pointed at the
Magical Menagerie. She pulled the other two inside. There was a witch in the
counter chatting with another one with a pet bat.
" I bet the one who tried to steal something in Gringotts is on of
You-Know-Who's followers. Powerful dark magic was used to penetrate through
it." the witch with the bat whispered.
" We're not sure. There were no traces of anything. It must be a
powerful wizard. But who would it be?" the witch in the counter said.
"Whut kand of pit is this?" Hikaru immediately asked the witch in
the counter.
"It'a tortoise my dear." the witch in the counter hushed the other
witch, who intentionally left. "Are you looking for a pet?"
Fuu nudged Hikaru using her elbow that made her stop talking. "Ah.
wee ar luking foa an owl."
"An owl you say?" the witch put down her spectacles as she looked at
them suspicously. "Wait for me." the witch went inside a door. She
then returned with four different owls in a cage. One was a snowy owl, the
second was a grey, the third was a natural brown and the last has a light
blue plumage. Umi wanted the last owl, and paid for it using her own money.
"It is kawaii." she said as she ruffled its chest.
"It's a she." The witch corrected.
"Oh, whut do ya fed it?"
"Mostly anything but not vegetables. It drinks water." she told them
frankly.
"Arigato." Umi bowed at her."I am happy."
" My pleasure." the witch looked at her rather confused at her
at Umi's courteous action.
They went back to the Leaky Cauldron, with Umi holding the cage of
her new-found pet."I think I'll call her Hime." She smiled and showed it to
her parents.
'This will be quite a week.' Fuu said to herself as she scanned the
books.
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Sailor Rainbow Ichi, signing off.
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