Chapter 14

On Sunday morning, everyone was awakened to the sound of Alex screaming. Cat was the first to arrive at the door. She came in and looked at Lei.

"What!? What happened?"

"She just sat up and screamed, then laid back as if nothing happened and is asleep again. I think she had a nightmare Cat." Lei said. Cat looked at Alex and she was indeed asleep again, however she was trembling and the locket was glowing. The next to come in was Kagato; everyone else stayed at the door. Harry and Ron were fighting to get through. Kagato knelt by Alex's bed and put his hand on her forehead.

"Alex? Alex, can you hear me? Come on, it's time to wake up now. Alex?" She slowly opened her eyes and looked around to see half the dorm at the doorway. The locket stopped glowing.

"Yes I can hear you. Umm, someone want to tell me what's going on?"

"You...you've been ill for a few weeks. We have all just been worried." Cat said, then looked to everyone in the doorway. "How are you feeling now?" Alex shrugged and looked a bit shocked.

"A...a few weeks!? Umm, ok. Well, I have a headache and I feel a bit weak, but other than that, I feel fine."

"Well, get dressed and we'll go have breakfast. I'll wait for you in the common room." Kagato stood up, smiled and pushed his away out of the room.

"We all will" Cat had grabbed Lei by the arm and was shooing everyone away from the door. Hermione walked over and closed the door. She turned to Alex.

"What's the last thing that you remember?" Alex sat up and thought a moment. Lavender and Parvati dressed quickly and left the room.

"Umm, Hagrid showing us the dragon eggs, then waking up this morning. Why? Tell me what's happened?"

Hermione shook her head and began walking back and forth in front of Alex.

"Hmm, I'm not allowed to say anything. Alex, I think you should skip breakfast and go straight to Dumbledore. He's the only one who can tell you. I'll see you downstairs." Without an other word, Hermione dressed and left the room.

Alex just sat there for a long time, staring at the door. She sighed, tried to stand up and nearly fell. She felt very dizzy as she got dressed and had to lean on her desk to keep herself upright. She used the wall for support and made her way to the common room. When she reached the bottom of the stairs, she looked as though she was about to pass out. Kagato was waiting at the bottom and noticed she was having problems. He quickly put his arm around her waist and lifted her up enough so that she wasn't supporting herself. He whispered in her ear.

"You ok?" She nodded and whispered back.

"I think I may need some help getting to the Great Hall though."

"Not to worry. I'll get you there." He winked, smiled and a few people started to come over. Kagato walked her out of the room before anyone could say anything to her. Cat, Ron and Harry ran out and caught up to them.

"Alex? You sure you're ok?" Ron said as he walked beside her. She shrugged and leaned on Kagato.

"I guess so. Having a little trouble walking right now. Must be from not eating."

Harry looked at Cat and shook his head. Cat looked at Alex, worry evident on her face, but she said nothing. When they arrived in the hall it fell silent. All eyes were on Alex. She swallowed.

"Why is everyone looking at me?" Cat glared at everyone and talk immediately resumed in the hall. They all sat down. Alex stared at them. "What aren't you telling me? What happened? Someone tell me please!"

"We can't. Dumbledore wants to tell you. We'll be with you if you want." Cat said with a weak smile, which made Alex a little nervous.

"Ok. I want you to know that you're scaring me. Why can't you tell me?" They looked at each other.

Dumbledore came into the hall followed by two people wearing blue and silver cloak with the hoods drawn up around their faces. They stopped behind Alex.

"Miss Reese? May we have a word?" Dumbledore looked very serious and Alex stood up, nearly falling again. Kagato caught her and Cat stood up, glaring at the two that followed Dumbledore.

"What are THEY doing here Professor? I thought they were forbidden to be on the school grounds? My Clan is after all." Cat said quietly through gritted teeth. Melody lowered her hood.

"I would keep silent if I were you, Mondragon. This is none of your concern." They locked eyes and it was hard to tell who hated whom more.

"It does when it concerns your people, Draconia and a friend of mine." Cat looked ready to fight. Melody placed her hand on her sword. Alex looked confused as her eyes drifted back and forth between Cat and Melody.

Dumbledore whispered a warning to all of them. The hall had fallen quiet again.

"Ladies that is quite enough. This is not the place to do this. Kagato, please help Alex to my office. Cat, Harry, Ron, I must ask you to stay here. Miss Draconia, Mr. Dracus? Follow me."

Dumbledore and the two druids left the hall. Kagato put his arm around Alex's waist and helped her out of the room. Cat sat back down and slammed her fist on the table. She began to mumble to herself. Ron leaned over to Harry and whispered.

"This doesn't look good, mate. Not good at all."

"I know. But what can we do?" Ron shrugged and they both looked at the door Alex had left through, fearing they would never see her again.