Chapter 5. Being a Whole New Person
A/N Again I hope I can get more reviews, as it encourage me to write!!! Plz!
"Hello, my name is Lee Lai Lin. I am an adopted child and both of my step parents are not Chinese so I just know how to speak English. Also, I came to Hong Kong just now and I'm dunno anything about Hong Kong." said Lily. "I will study about Water Magic and it is the first time I've done Natural Magic."
"Well, I think someone should look after Lai Lin. What about...." started Professor Sui but already a hand was held up. It was Chung Ming.
"I'm willing to look after her, Professor Sui." he said solemnly. Others gasped. It was very unusual for Chung Ming to speak in class, let alone volunteering.
"Terrific." said Professor Sui, looking at the real Lily. "Also, Hoi Nga, why don't you help too as you are in Water stream?"
"Yes, Professor Sui." said Hoi Nga, smiling at 'Lai Lin' kindly.
"Why don't you sit with Chung Ming then?" said Professor Sui. Lily nodded and sat next to Chung Ming. He smiled at her and Lily was surprised that he Could smile.
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Chung Ming wasn't a boring companion. In fact, Lily started to notice why Hoi Ching liked Chung Ming. He was kind and was humourous.
"Chung Ming, why you are willing to talk to me and Hoi Ching? She studies fire, I know. But me? I'm in water stream!" said 'Lai Lin'.
"I didn't talk to Hoi Ching just because she studies fire." said Chung Ming, looking surprised. "It's just she is the only one that really tried to be friends with me. I don't dislike anyone really. But I'm not exactly close to others."
"What??? Why?" asked Lily.
"The others think I'm stuck up in my magic. They think I'm a show off too. I don't talk much you know. I love Magic. I don't treat it like others to, like doing stuff for them. No. I treat like a special kind of Art." he said as he started a fire on his needle. "Nope. Still not actually on the end...."
"But why you volunteered to help me?" asked Lily, feeling puzzled.
"I dunno. I guess you look kind enough." said Chung Ming with a grin.
"Hi Lai Lin! Need help?" asked Hoi Nga and Hoi Ching at the same time.
"Oh yes! I can't seem to be able to make this cube of ice back to steam immediately!" said Lily, looking hopelessly.
"No problem, I am here to save the day!" cried Hoi Ching. Then she held out her hand and tried. However, the ice cube became a fire ball instead.
"Oops! Sorry, Lai Lin!" said Hoi Ching as she twin tried to turn the fire back into an ice cube. Chung Ming laughed.
"Well, I won't ask you to save a fire for me, Ching!" said Chung Ming.
"Why?" asked Hoi Ching puzzled.
"Instead of putting it out, you will make it more fierce!" said Hoi Nga, laughing too. Chung Ming looked at her and Hoi Nga looked at him and they both began to laugh again.
"Oh, great. Laugh all you want. Hey Lily! You got your paper burning!" cried Hoi Ching and she ran off to 'Lily'. Well, at least my other half is doing okay with Fire, thought Lily painfully. If I don't get this water magic right, I will never be able to be myself again!
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"So, how do you think of Chung Ming?" asked Hoi Ching.
"Huh?" asked Lily, surprised.
"Never mind, Lai Lin. She's just jealous that Chung Ming is willing to talk to you while you didn't do anything." said Hoi Nga, looking at her twin sister.
"Am not! I'm just curious, that's all." said Hoi Ching as she brushed her black silky hair. "How's your magic?"
"It's okay. I finally success the Basics today!" cried Lily excitedly.
"So did Lily! She finally did her fire magic right!" said Hoi Nga. Lily looked a bit offended.
"You sounded like it's a miracle." she said.
"Of course not! But these days she had been so hard working in our magic I'm afraid she will fall ill!" said Hoi Nga.
"Who's talking about me just now? I hope it's a compliment!" cried a voice. Lily recognized it. It was her voice. But it wasn't her speaking. It was her twin, her clone.
"So, did I miss anything? Oh, hi Lai Lin! I'm Lily." said the twin. Lily was amazed to see her twin act. It was like they've just met.
"Hi." said Lily weakly. It was really weird to see her body used by someone else. It was weird to hear her voice filling in the air.........
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"Chang Yu....."
"Yes? James?"
"Do you - Do you think Lily is kind of queer today?" asked James as he thought how Lily had acted today. She was so different today. She even laughed differently.
"Not really. Anyway, it's only one day! You don't need to be so worried about her, even she was you ex-girl friend before." said Chang Yu teasingly. He knew James hated him to say Lily was his ex.
"I swear to you Chang Yu. I will try anything to get Lily back, no matter what!"
"Perhaps you won't want Lily after all. Perhaps someone is more suitable." said Chang Yu mysteriously. "What about Lai Lin, the new girl? She's pretty."
"You're crazy." said James. "I just told you I'm going to chase back Lily. How can you talk about me with an other girl?"
"You never know." said Chang Yu wickedly. "I'm not so sure that you can be so wholehearted to one girl, that's all."
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When Lily woke up, she find a parcel on her bed with a note.
It's for you, 'Lai Lin'. I will bring you your letters if they come to me, don't worry!
'Lily'
It was kind of obvious when 'Lily' had marked their names. Lily opened her parcel and found a book. It was like a diary. However, there were three sections. There was a note inside the book. It was from Hannah.
Dear Lily,
How are you? How dare you leave us here while you and James are having fun! You know, we couldn't sleep on the first day because you weren't here! We missed you so much!
You see this diary? Well, it is half a diary really. The first part is for you to write on your own. There is always enough pages for you to write! Then, the other half is for you to write to us!! We have a similar diary too. So we can read what you wrote for us. It is more better than using an owl. The last sections is for you to give us something small. Like a photo perhaps. (Felicity wants me to remind you to sent some photos of your classmates and you of course!)
With Love,
Hannah
Ps. How's you and James now?
Lily looked at the diary. Should she tell them that she is now Lai Lin, not Lily? They wouldn't say anything, she was sure.....
Dear Clarissa, Felicity and Hannah,
I missed you guys too!!!! I'm not fooling around here, you know! I'm going to learn a new magic without wands! It is so difficult, especially when others except more from you. I'm studying Water and Fire Magic.
You know what, I have a twin! Well, not really a twin. We don't look alike. One night I was asked if I would like to separate myself into two parts. One of Water Magic and the other for Fire. the only way to be back together again is to master the two magic. I decided that I can so I agreed. My other twin got my looks, and the "me" now gets my personalities..... do you guys understand all this?
I am now an Asian!!! I look totally different! I still have my eyes (so does my twin) and my necklace (I dunno why. All the things I were wearing went to my twin.). I'm going to sent you guys a photo of me. Bet you guys won't recognize me!!! Don't tell anyone about this, not Sirius, not Remus, not Peter. No one, okay? I got to do an experiment. If anyone here knows it, it will be spoiled!
Love,
Lai Lin (my name now! It has the meaning of "Lily" in it!!!)
Ps. The ones with me are Hoi Nga, Hoi Ching (Twins!!), Chang Yu, James and Chung Ming.
Lily sipped a photo in her new diary and it immediately vanished.
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"Excuse me, do you know where is the Potion's classroom." asked a familiar voice. Lily turned around and saw James.
"Oh, I forgot. You are as new as I'm here." said James, laughing.
"I'm going to have Potions too." said Lily. "But I'm afraid I'm terrible in direction."
"Never mind. We will find it sooner or later." said James. "So, which school are you from?"
"Er... I didn't go to any school. I know a bit wand magic from my parents, but not much." said Lily, trying not to look at James.
"Oh." said James and they walk on. They didn't have much to talk, but then James stopped and laughed.
"What?" asked Lily, alarmed at James' behavior.
"Nothing really, but you know, I don't feel uneasy when we don't talk and just walk. Some people doesn't like to be lack of conversations with friends or people they aren't so familiar with." said James. "But you are one of the two people that I feel comfortable with even we aren't talking with each other!"
"Really?" asked Lily, feeling a bit surprised at James' explanation. "Who's the other one?"
"My old girl friend." replied James with a sigh.
"You mean Lily?" asked Lily, trying to act as she didn't know all along.
"How do you know?" asked James, looked suspicious.
"I heard Chang Yu talk about it." said Lily.
"Never mind." said James. "But I just hope we can make up."
"Huh? you guys aren't enemies right?"
"No, but I don't want to be 'just friends' either."
"So you want to chase her back?"
"You bet." said James. Then he saw Lily's happy face. "Why are you grinning?"
"Oh, nothing. It's just very funny to me to see you so determine." said Lily. Then she had an idea. "James? Would you like me to help you to er..... chase Lily back?"
"How???" asked James. "I need all the help I can get!" Lily laughed again.
"Great. Any problems, ask me. I'm sure I can be really helpful." said Lily mischievously. Oh dear, she thought, I am going to be like the twins, always thinking some mischief!!!
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"You like James, don't you?" asked Chung Ming.
"What? Sorry?" asked Lily, thinking that she heard wrong.
"You like James, don't you?" asked Chung Ming.
"I like all of my classmates here! See, I like you, I like Chang Yu, I like Hoi Nga and Hoi Ching, I like Lily, I like James, I like......... "
"You know perfectly what I mean, Lai Lin." said Chung Ming. "He broke up with Lily, so why don't you go out with James? I can't see why he will refuse."
"He is going to chase back Lily." said Lily. "Anyway, I promised to help him."
"Since when you are the match-maker?"
"Since now! By the way, why do you think I like James?" asked Lily.
"You are always looking at him, but I don't think it is plain curiosity." said Chung Ming, adding bits of tree bark in his potion.
"Chung Ming, don't tell me that..... you're jealous of James!!!" cried Lily playfully.
"Of course not! Why should I? I treat you as a sister, that's all!!" cried Chung Ming.
"I don't mean me. I mean Hoi Ching." said Lily slyly. Chung Ming blushed and began to stir his potion furiously.
"Who went red just now when I mentioned HOI CHING!!!!" cried Lily, when Chung Ming wanted to clap his hand into her mouth.
"What?" asked Hoi Ching, looking at their way. She was surprised to see Chung Ming blushing so furiously and covering 'Lai Lin's' mouth.
"Nothing. Just helping your future boyfriend to say hi to you. Say hi yourself Chung Ming!" said Lily, laughing. Then it was Hoi Ching's turn to went red and turned away. Lily laughed wickedly.
"Lai Lin, I'll never speak to you again!" said Chung Ming, with his ears bright red.
"Don't! Then I will tell Hoi Nga to stop Hoi Ching from talking to you!" said Lily, half threateningly. Chung Ming rolled his eyes and groaned.
"Why did I volunteered to help you? Why did I even get into this mess!?"
A/N Again I hope I can get more reviews, as it encourage me to write!!! Plz!
"Hello, my name is Lee Lai Lin. I am an adopted child and both of my step parents are not Chinese so I just know how to speak English. Also, I came to Hong Kong just now and I'm dunno anything about Hong Kong." said Lily. "I will study about Water Magic and it is the first time I've done Natural Magic."
"Well, I think someone should look after Lai Lin. What about...." started Professor Sui but already a hand was held up. It was Chung Ming.
"I'm willing to look after her, Professor Sui." he said solemnly. Others gasped. It was very unusual for Chung Ming to speak in class, let alone volunteering.
"Terrific." said Professor Sui, looking at the real Lily. "Also, Hoi Nga, why don't you help too as you are in Water stream?"
"Yes, Professor Sui." said Hoi Nga, smiling at 'Lai Lin' kindly.
"Why don't you sit with Chung Ming then?" said Professor Sui. Lily nodded and sat next to Chung Ming. He smiled at her and Lily was surprised that he Could smile.
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Chung Ming wasn't a boring companion. In fact, Lily started to notice why Hoi Ching liked Chung Ming. He was kind and was humourous.
"Chung Ming, why you are willing to talk to me and Hoi Ching? She studies fire, I know. But me? I'm in water stream!" said 'Lai Lin'.
"I didn't talk to Hoi Ching just because she studies fire." said Chung Ming, looking surprised. "It's just she is the only one that really tried to be friends with me. I don't dislike anyone really. But I'm not exactly close to others."
"What??? Why?" asked Lily.
"The others think I'm stuck up in my magic. They think I'm a show off too. I don't talk much you know. I love Magic. I don't treat it like others to, like doing stuff for them. No. I treat like a special kind of Art." he said as he started a fire on his needle. "Nope. Still not actually on the end...."
"But why you volunteered to help me?" asked Lily, feeling puzzled.
"I dunno. I guess you look kind enough." said Chung Ming with a grin.
"Hi Lai Lin! Need help?" asked Hoi Nga and Hoi Ching at the same time.
"Oh yes! I can't seem to be able to make this cube of ice back to steam immediately!" said Lily, looking hopelessly.
"No problem, I am here to save the day!" cried Hoi Ching. Then she held out her hand and tried. However, the ice cube became a fire ball instead.
"Oops! Sorry, Lai Lin!" said Hoi Ching as she twin tried to turn the fire back into an ice cube. Chung Ming laughed.
"Well, I won't ask you to save a fire for me, Ching!" said Chung Ming.
"Why?" asked Hoi Ching puzzled.
"Instead of putting it out, you will make it more fierce!" said Hoi Nga, laughing too. Chung Ming looked at her and Hoi Nga looked at him and they both began to laugh again.
"Oh, great. Laugh all you want. Hey Lily! You got your paper burning!" cried Hoi Ching and she ran off to 'Lily'. Well, at least my other half is doing okay with Fire, thought Lily painfully. If I don't get this water magic right, I will never be able to be myself again!
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"So, how do you think of Chung Ming?" asked Hoi Ching.
"Huh?" asked Lily, surprised.
"Never mind, Lai Lin. She's just jealous that Chung Ming is willing to talk to you while you didn't do anything." said Hoi Nga, looking at her twin sister.
"Am not! I'm just curious, that's all." said Hoi Ching as she brushed her black silky hair. "How's your magic?"
"It's okay. I finally success the Basics today!" cried Lily excitedly.
"So did Lily! She finally did her fire magic right!" said Hoi Nga. Lily looked a bit offended.
"You sounded like it's a miracle." she said.
"Of course not! But these days she had been so hard working in our magic I'm afraid she will fall ill!" said Hoi Nga.
"Who's talking about me just now? I hope it's a compliment!" cried a voice. Lily recognized it. It was her voice. But it wasn't her speaking. It was her twin, her clone.
"So, did I miss anything? Oh, hi Lai Lin! I'm Lily." said the twin. Lily was amazed to see her twin act. It was like they've just met.
"Hi." said Lily weakly. It was really weird to see her body used by someone else. It was weird to hear her voice filling in the air.........
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"Chang Yu....."
"Yes? James?"
"Do you - Do you think Lily is kind of queer today?" asked James as he thought how Lily had acted today. She was so different today. She even laughed differently.
"Not really. Anyway, it's only one day! You don't need to be so worried about her, even she was you ex-girl friend before." said Chang Yu teasingly. He knew James hated him to say Lily was his ex.
"I swear to you Chang Yu. I will try anything to get Lily back, no matter what!"
"Perhaps you won't want Lily after all. Perhaps someone is more suitable." said Chang Yu mysteriously. "What about Lai Lin, the new girl? She's pretty."
"You're crazy." said James. "I just told you I'm going to chase back Lily. How can you talk about me with an other girl?"
"You never know." said Chang Yu wickedly. "I'm not so sure that you can be so wholehearted to one girl, that's all."
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When Lily woke up, she find a parcel on her bed with a note.
It's for you, 'Lai Lin'. I will bring you your letters if they come to me, don't worry!
'Lily'
It was kind of obvious when 'Lily' had marked their names. Lily opened her parcel and found a book. It was like a diary. However, there were three sections. There was a note inside the book. It was from Hannah.
Dear Lily,
How are you? How dare you leave us here while you and James are having fun! You know, we couldn't sleep on the first day because you weren't here! We missed you so much!
You see this diary? Well, it is half a diary really. The first part is for you to write on your own. There is always enough pages for you to write! Then, the other half is for you to write to us!! We have a similar diary too. So we can read what you wrote for us. It is more better than using an owl. The last sections is for you to give us something small. Like a photo perhaps. (Felicity wants me to remind you to sent some photos of your classmates and you of course!)
With Love,
Hannah
Ps. How's you and James now?
Lily looked at the diary. Should she tell them that she is now Lai Lin, not Lily? They wouldn't say anything, she was sure.....
Dear Clarissa, Felicity and Hannah,
I missed you guys too!!!! I'm not fooling around here, you know! I'm going to learn a new magic without wands! It is so difficult, especially when others except more from you. I'm studying Water and Fire Magic.
You know what, I have a twin! Well, not really a twin. We don't look alike. One night I was asked if I would like to separate myself into two parts. One of Water Magic and the other for Fire. the only way to be back together again is to master the two magic. I decided that I can so I agreed. My other twin got my looks, and the "me" now gets my personalities..... do you guys understand all this?
I am now an Asian!!! I look totally different! I still have my eyes (so does my twin) and my necklace (I dunno why. All the things I were wearing went to my twin.). I'm going to sent you guys a photo of me. Bet you guys won't recognize me!!! Don't tell anyone about this, not Sirius, not Remus, not Peter. No one, okay? I got to do an experiment. If anyone here knows it, it will be spoiled!
Love,
Lai Lin (my name now! It has the meaning of "Lily" in it!!!)
Ps. The ones with me are Hoi Nga, Hoi Ching (Twins!!), Chang Yu, James and Chung Ming.
Lily sipped a photo in her new diary and it immediately vanished.
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"Excuse me, do you know where is the Potion's classroom." asked a familiar voice. Lily turned around and saw James.
"Oh, I forgot. You are as new as I'm here." said James, laughing.
"I'm going to have Potions too." said Lily. "But I'm afraid I'm terrible in direction."
"Never mind. We will find it sooner or later." said James. "So, which school are you from?"
"Er... I didn't go to any school. I know a bit wand magic from my parents, but not much." said Lily, trying not to look at James.
"Oh." said James and they walk on. They didn't have much to talk, but then James stopped and laughed.
"What?" asked Lily, alarmed at James' behavior.
"Nothing really, but you know, I don't feel uneasy when we don't talk and just walk. Some people doesn't like to be lack of conversations with friends or people they aren't so familiar with." said James. "But you are one of the two people that I feel comfortable with even we aren't talking with each other!"
"Really?" asked Lily, feeling a bit surprised at James' explanation. "Who's the other one?"
"My old girl friend." replied James with a sigh.
"You mean Lily?" asked Lily, trying to act as she didn't know all along.
"How do you know?" asked James, looked suspicious.
"I heard Chang Yu talk about it." said Lily.
"Never mind." said James. "But I just hope we can make up."
"Huh? you guys aren't enemies right?"
"No, but I don't want to be 'just friends' either."
"So you want to chase her back?"
"You bet." said James. Then he saw Lily's happy face. "Why are you grinning?"
"Oh, nothing. It's just very funny to me to see you so determine." said Lily. Then she had an idea. "James? Would you like me to help you to er..... chase Lily back?"
"How???" asked James. "I need all the help I can get!" Lily laughed again.
"Great. Any problems, ask me. I'm sure I can be really helpful." said Lily mischievously. Oh dear, she thought, I am going to be like the twins, always thinking some mischief!!!
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"You like James, don't you?" asked Chung Ming.
"What? Sorry?" asked Lily, thinking that she heard wrong.
"You like James, don't you?" asked Chung Ming.
"I like all of my classmates here! See, I like you, I like Chang Yu, I like Hoi Nga and Hoi Ching, I like Lily, I like James, I like......... "
"You know perfectly what I mean, Lai Lin." said Chung Ming. "He broke up with Lily, so why don't you go out with James? I can't see why he will refuse."
"He is going to chase back Lily." said Lily. "Anyway, I promised to help him."
"Since when you are the match-maker?"
"Since now! By the way, why do you think I like James?" asked Lily.
"You are always looking at him, but I don't think it is plain curiosity." said Chung Ming, adding bits of tree bark in his potion.
"Chung Ming, don't tell me that..... you're jealous of James!!!" cried Lily playfully.
"Of course not! Why should I? I treat you as a sister, that's all!!" cried Chung Ming.
"I don't mean me. I mean Hoi Ching." said Lily slyly. Chung Ming blushed and began to stir his potion furiously.
"Who went red just now when I mentioned HOI CHING!!!!" cried Lily, when Chung Ming wanted to clap his hand into her mouth.
"What?" asked Hoi Ching, looking at their way. She was surprised to see Chung Ming blushing so furiously and covering 'Lai Lin's' mouth.
"Nothing. Just helping your future boyfriend to say hi to you. Say hi yourself Chung Ming!" said Lily, laughing. Then it was Hoi Ching's turn to went red and turned away. Lily laughed wickedly.
"Lai Lin, I'll never speak to you again!" said Chung Ming, with his ears bright red.
"Don't! Then I will tell Hoi Nga to stop Hoi Ching from talking to you!" said Lily, half threateningly. Chung Ming rolled his eyes and groaned.
"Why did I volunteered to help you? Why did I even get into this mess!?"