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Spirit of the Wind
Chapter Seven: A Broken Relationship and 'Krystal Elementals'
A/N: Please I need more reviews! If you are interested in becoming one of mah pre-readers you need to review. There are only 3 spots, and one is already filled, bringing your chances down to 2. So if this interests you review, and I'll make mah choice in future chapters. Ty!
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Daisy-chan
(P.S. A LITTLE CORRECTION!: KIRONE'S DRESS IS PURPLE AND KATIE'S IS BLUE! SAME STILL-DIFFERENT COLOR! PLUS THE STREAKS IN TEHIR HAIR HAVE SWITCHED ALSO. KIRONE NOW HAS PURPLE STREAKS AND KATIE HAS BLUE! SO BASICALLY THEY SWITCHED THEIR WHOLE COLOR SCHEME! IF YOU DON'T READ THIS AND GET CONFUSED LATER WHEN YOU'RE READING ISH NOT MAH FAULT!
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Kirone paused in one of the corridors, insure of something. Then she headed off in the opposite direction of the Great Hall. "Where are you going?" her friends called anxiously. "I have something to do first…" She hollered back. Internally she muttered to herself.
I can't believe I'm doing this……!
In less than two minutes she stopped in front of the painting of Sir Cardigan. [A/?: spelling?] After trying several vulgar passwords she found the correct one. "Mudblood?" she asked hesitantly. The portrait brandished his sword and opened the portal door, "Welcome mi comrade!" The damp, deserted, stone common room was decorated in green and silver, and was slightly larger than the Gryffindor common room. Kirone could have sworn she heard a rat, and hastened her steps. She padded softly up the stairs marked 'BOYS', and slowed. She counted the doors quietly out loud while she walked down the hall. "1st years……2nd years……3rd……4th years……aha!" She rapped softly on the third to last door……"5th years!"
Malfoy was slightly alarmed at the foreign noise that penetrated his brooding.
Nobody knocks in Slytherin… he mused to himself. Cautiously he opened the door barely a hairsbreadth, and peeked out. He was startled to see a dark, obsidian orb staring back at him. He opened the door up further to reveal Kirone, in her formal wear, looking shyly up at him. "How did you get in here?" he asked lazily. His outward appearance remained indifferent, but inside he was going crazy with desire. Her dress showed off every curve and asset, and he had to force himself not to stare at her supple chest and long, shapely legs. He tried to focus his eyes on her face, but was lured to her lips as she licked them seductively, setting his insides on fire.
She doesn't even know what she's doing to me! He though incredulously.
She smiled and chose to ignore his question. Instead she said "I'd like to take you up on your offer…" He remained calm, and smiled his 'trademark' smirk. Then he disappeared from view. Kirone fanned herself with her hand he had looked so sexy in his black slacks and jacket. Kirone had to resist the urge to drool over his well-muscled chest that was visible through his tight, white, polo-shirt. She felt rather ashamed by her thoughts towards Draco. They were 'just' friends. She was going out with Oliver.
At least I think so…… she thought dejectedly to herself.
She sighed and leaned lazily across the door-jam. She was brought out of her reverie as Draco returned, carrying a bouquet of water lilies and a box of chocolates. He hesitated and felt his cheeks go hot as he stared at her lounging in quite an alluring position.
Kirone straightened, and accepted the gifts with many thanks, and they started down to the ball with the gifts in one hand and the other tucked safely under Draco's.
They arrived at the Great Hall at five minutes past six so the ball had already started. Draco pushed open the great doors and they walked in together, arm-in-arm.
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Oliver couldn't believe he had forgotten all about the Halloween Ball. Kirone was probably really hurt. He had gone to her room to apologize and try to make amends, but she and the others had already headed down to the Great Hall. He had rushed down to meet her, but the other girls said she had to take care of something first. When he'd tried to get more information they had clamed up and given him the 'cold shoulder'. Now Oliver was engaged in an interesting conversation, with Harry, about the Quidditch World Cup. That's why he didn't see the newcomers or see the way everyone looked at them, or hear the awkward silence that followed. He finally became aware of them when Cho interrupted Harry and pointed at the late arrivals. Oliver followed Harry's shocked and angry gaze and felt his insides boil.
He saw her look around at the silent faces timidly. Then Malfoy leaned down and whispered something in her ear, causing her to laugh out loud. Her melodious voice rang out through the silent Hall and reverberated back, causing it to echo in a creepy way. Everyone suddenly started talking all at once.
Hermione, Katie, and Angelina ran to her as fast as they could in their dresses. Draco felt himself smirking unconsciously at the looks on their faces.
"What are you doing!?" Hermione hissed. Kirone batted away their hands and scolded them as a mother would to her naughty child. "Don't have a conniption, 'Mione! We're 'just friends'!" Draco grinned again. She wouldn't be feeling that way once the night was done. [A/N: and don't go thinking 'THAT'! You hentai ecchi! I don't know if I'm gonna go THAT far yet.] Kirone and her gaggle of friends made their way to their table, where the other girls' handbags were located. Kirone placed her bag there as well and unloaded her gifts. It was then that she noticed Fred and George eyeing her chocolates hungrily, and shook her finger at them. "Touch them, and face my wrath!" Their eyes went wide, and they backed away, dramatically. Draco snickered, but choked as he saw his 'rival' {A/N: rival……for her heat ^_~] quickly moving towards them with a murderous scowl on his handsome face. Relying on his reflexes, Draco whisked Kirone off to the dance floor just as the enchanted instruments began a slow song. At the start his hands were positioned hesitantly on her sides, and hers rested tensely on his shoulders. But by the start of the first verse his hands were comfortably set low on her hips, and her arms had somehow snaked their way around his neck and her fingers were idly playing with his hair. She didn't seem to notice what she was doing, but Draco and Oliver sure did. Kirone moaned slightly and smiled, "I love this song………" Draco kissed the top of her head as she rested it on his chest and let the lyrics wash over her.
'See the pyramids along the Nile
Watch the sun rise
From a tropic isle
Just remember, darling
All the while
You belong to me
See the marketplace in old Algiers
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Just remember
When a dream appears
You belong to me
And I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle
When it's wet with rain
Just remember
Till you're home again
You belong to me…'
The song ended on an enchanting not, and the dancers slowly pulled apart. Kirone executed a low, sweeping curtsy and he followed with a dramatic bow. This caused the silver-haired girl to laugh again. She thanked him gaily and gave him a hug with a small peck on the cheek.
"I'm a bit hot…I think I'm gonna get some punch. Do you want any, Draco?" "Yes, I'd love some…" Kirone broke away from the dance floor, and made a beeline for the refreshment table. Draco watched her go , and then moved to lean against a wall with a full view of the entire Great Hall.
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Kirone was browsing along the table when she ran into Katie. "Oh my god! You guys were great out there! I mean Malf….uh…Draco is a much, much, MUCH better dancer than Oliver and……" Katie gasped and clapped her hand over her mouth. "I'm so sorry Kiri! I didn't mean it like that! I was just rambling and I…" Kirone grabbed her babbling friend by the shoulders and shook her hard. "Chill out, Kat! It's ok. I don't take any offense. It's ooooooooooook! Geez! Breathe in…and out…in…and out…" Katie fanned herself and breathed in shakily. Kirone looked her straight in the eye, "What's wrong, Kat? You're all edgy and it's freaking me out. Did Lee hurt you?" The last part was added threateningly. "No!" Katie shouted emphatically, startling Kirone. "I mean…………well…………HE KISSED ME!" Kirone felt her eyes getting misty and embraced her friend. "Oh Kat! I'm SO happy for you!"
"Yeah, we know!" Hermione said in exasperation from behind Kirone. She and Angelina joined the group while munching on Pumpkin Pasties and Licorice Wands. "I can't believe you missed it……" She said with a sigh. Angelina grinned and pulled something out of a hidden pocket and showed it to Kirone. "Don't worry…………I GOT A PICTURE OF IT!" And indeed she had. The two people in the picture were dancing slowly in circles. After a few seconds they stopped and the boy leaned down to capture the girl's lips with his own. Then they started dancing again, their cheeks tinted with pink. The girl in the photograph giggled and waved up at Kirone, who then handed it to a blushing Katie. They exchanged small talk a while longer before Kirone excused herself with two glasses of sparkling strawberry punch.
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Kirone found herself in the middle of crushing bodies moving her and jostling her about. She spotted Draco leaning against the wall and called out to him. He spotted her almost immediately and dove into the crowd after her. In less than a minute he was by her side. He took one of the glasses, and grabbed her free hand pulling her alongside him, heading in the direction of one of the open balconies. Slowly the pushed their way, inch- by-inch, through the crowd. At one point they were pushed so close together, that their legs were practically intertwined, and he could feel her hot breath on his neck. Finally they managed to reach the refreshing, cool, night air, and open balcony. Both of their faces were flushed and they were breathing rather heavily. Their hair was slightly disheveled, and Kirone laughed at the sight they made.
"I never knew dance's could get so crowded." He complained. Kirone just giggled and watched him as he gulped down his bubbling drink. While he was drinking she reached up and smoothed back and errant lock of blonde hair. He raised an eyebrow but didn't comment.
The wind tousled her thick silvery hair and she leaned back on the railing with her elbows. After a few moments of quiet silence, she began to ramble off names of couples while pointing and gesturing at them. Draco didn't say anything; he just listened dutifully. Then she quiet, and he seized his opportunity to speak, "You forgot him." He motioned nonchalantly at the dark haired boy stalking towards them. Her brow furrowed as she thought of whom she could have forgotten. She had a slight suspicion, which was confirmed when she followed where he had gestured. Her hunch had been correct; Oliver was pushing his was towards the couple on the balcony. "Shit!" she cursed under her breath startling Draco. He hadn't though she was one to use profanity. "Umm…I'm getting a little cold…can we go back inside?" he nodded and took her arm. They hadn't gone but three feet when Oliver reached them. Kirone tried to push past him, but he grabbed her upper arm tightly; holding her in place.
"What are you doing here with HIM?!" He asked through clenched teeth, "You should be here with me. We're the ones whoa are going out, remember!" She struggled in his iron grip. "I would have gone with YOU if YOU had asked me! But you didn't." Draco intervened and pried Oliver's stiff fingers from her arm; there were red marks where his fingers had been. Draco wrapped a comforting arm around her shoulders and pulled her close. She fought to keep her voice calm but her short temper was wearing thin, "Just because we're going out, doesn't mean you can just assume I'm going to go with you! You have to ask me! You can't expect me to just wait down here all alone, on the slim chance that you might finally remember or finally be able to 'pencil' me into your 'BUSY' schedule." He stared at her open mouthed. "That's not true! I always have time for you……" She scoffed at him from within the safety of Draco's body. "Yeah, right. Just keep telling yourself that, but you know the truth. In the beginning, sure, we had something sweet, but then you started taking me for granted. All you care about now is winning the Quidditch Cup. If the need came, I don't think you would fight to keep me……Besides I came to the ball to have a good time, and if that's with Draco rather than you, so be it." She turned to walk away, dragging Draco with her when he called out after her, "You can't do this! I FORBID IT!"
A couple of students stopped what they were doing to watch in suspense. A girl whispered to her date…"He's gonna get it now!" And she was right. Just then Kirone pivoted on her heel, her hair whipping around in front of her. Her hands were clenched in fists, and her face was creased with anger. Her obsidian orbs glittered dangerously, "How dare you!" Her quietly spoken words were sharp and edged with ice. Then a loud smack was heard, drawing more attention towards the trio. Not everyone had seen the goings on, but all saw the bright red hand print across Oliver's left cheek that didn't seem to be fading any time soon. It wasn't a punch but it might as well have been with all the power she had put into it.
She turned and pushed her way roughly through the gaping crowd with Draco hot on her heels. She charged blindly though the masses of bodies, and no one tried to stop her. Draco finally caught up with her and turned her towards him. Her dark eyes shone silver through the tears that threatened to come spilling over her hard features, and her bottom lip quivered uncontrollably. Placing his first two fingers underneath her chin he tilted her head up to look him in the eye. "Do you want to sit down?" his normal cold and indefinite voice was now warm and compassionate. She shook her head violently. "No, I…I…I just wanna dance, is that ok with you?" He nodded earnestly, and gently took her hand. A semi-slow song was just starting, but neither seemed to notice. The minute they reached the dance floor Kirone threw her arms around his neck once again and buried her head in his jacket. Only then did she let the tears fall. The tears were quiet and still, and the rest of the world didn't even seem to notice. But she shook and shivered in Draco's arms, and he tenderly stoked her back. By the end of the son she had stopped crying, much to Draco's relief-he had been beginning to fell awkward [A/N: Now that's the Draco we know and love!]-And Kirone had wiped the tear stains from her face.
They danced to six more songs: 2 swing dances, 3 popular songs, and one more slow song. Kirone was in her element. She seemed to have an endless supply of energy, and it helped keep her mind off of Oliver. Draco had kept up with her rather well, but now he had to admit defeat. He kissed the back of her hand and flopped down at their table sipping his second glass of sparkling strawberry punch.
Kirone rotated through several partners; sometime having more than one partner in a single song. A fast song boomed out through the Great Hall, and she was caught in a dance contest with Fred and George. By the end all three were panting heavily, and the twins had finally worn her out. They dragged themselves back to the table and sat down; laughing all the while. Kirone downed her third glass of punch, and then leaned forward, resting her head on her elbows. Soon Hermione, Katie, Angelina, Ron, Harry, Cho, and Oliver joined them. Oliver tried more than once to start up a conversation with Kirone, but she seemed oblivious to his presence. Hesitantly, Crabbe, Goyle, Parvatti, Pansy, and Lavender [A/?: (---what house is Lavender in?] joined them as well. They didn't say much at first but then Lavender commented on how pretty Hermione looked in green. That set all the girls off in a beauty/fashion discussion, trading secrets and tips, and planning future slumber parties. The boys could only seem to talk about one thing: Quidditch, which made Kirone laugh sarcastically.
A screeching noise interrupted their conversations and caused everyone to wince and look at the stage the charmed instruments had previously occupied. Professor McGonagall was adjusting microphones, 5 in all. Stepping up to the one in the center she tapped it lightly.
"Good evening students, I hope you are having a good time?" Her question was met with cheers, hollers, and thunderous applause. She smiled a but and continued, "This year we will be doing something a little differently. In addition to dancing and refreshment we'll also have………a live band composed of 4 of our very own students." There were hushed whispers about who the band could be, as well as enthusiastic applause. "Will 'The Krystal Elementals' please come up to the stage?" There was total silence as everyone looked around for any sign of anyone acknowledging the title. "GOD! MOVE IT!" Everyone turned in shock to see an exasperated Hermione surrounded by Kirone, Katie, and Angelina. Kirone leaned over to Draco, "Did I forget to mention I'm in a band?" she asked innocently. He mocked scowled at her and nodded his head. She giggled, and walked towards the stage; Katie, Angelina, and Hermione in tow. Hermione brought her fingers to her lips and whistled twice. The lights above shifted around in compliance, and shone down four beams of light-one red, one green, one purple, and one blue. "Thanks 'Mione" Katie said absently. "Let's go!" Simultaneously they raised their hands up into the air and snapped their fingers. A red light enveloped Angelina, and when it disappeared she was seated upon a raised platform in back-center, at a drum-set with the words 'Krystal Elementals' inscribed upon them. Her dress had changed to a skin- tight red outfit. She was now wearing a tube top, and tight pants that flared out at the bottom. Her outfit was decorated with red sequins. Kirone was enveloped in pale lavender and was now standing on a slightly lower platform than Angelina; stage left, and equipped with a purple guitar. She was now wearing a purple one-piece outfit that looked like overalls except not in denim. Her pants flared out at the end and she had a hole above her stomach that revealed her abs and belly button. Her entire outfit was covered in golden glitter. Katie was next and was enveloped in a blue light. Now she was on the same level as Kirone; stage right, and was standing behind a blue keyboard decorated in silver sparkles and glitters. She was wearing an off the shoulder blue shirt that flared out at the wrist. She was wearing blue capri's that shone with silver glitter. Hermione was the last to change, and she was emersed in a green glow. When the light faded away she was atop the smallest platform, center stage. Her green halter-top shone with green glitter and sequins, and her tight pants hung down VERY low on her hips. Her pants accented her curves and had slits on both sides that went to a little past her knees.
One of the microphones disappeared, and the rest floated, lazily, the air to come to rest in front of the girls. It was then that everyone noticed that their bare feet were not touching the platforms, but were floating a good four feet above them. The girls shouted, simultaneously into their microphones, "HIT IT!"
Halfway through their performance, Kirone spoke boldly into her mike. "Our next song is one written by Angelina and Hermione, and It's called 'My First Love' [A/N: actually written by Avant.] and I'd like to dedicate it to Oliver Wood……"
'Silhouette, of a perfect frame,
Shadows of your smile, will always remain
Beginners love, soon fades away (Oh Baby)
We go on...
I Will long as...
Long as I live, you will be my,
Oh baby you and only you.
Long as I live you will be my first love.
And I choose you again.
I'm keeping no Candy-Coated Valentine,
Memories of you, you when you were mine.
A tarnished ring on a tarnished chain,
Times keep changing come sun or rain.
Long as I live, you will be
My first love and my only love.
Long as I live,
Ohhh, you will always be my,
Oh, be my first love.
Long as I live, you will be
My first love and my only love.
Long as I live,
Ohhh, you will always be my,
Oh, be my first love.
A tarnished ring on a tarnished chain,
Avant:
times keep changing come sun or rain.
Long as I live, you will be
My first love and my only love.
Long as I live,
Ohhh, you will always be my,
Oh, be my first love.
But now it's over
You hurt me deep inside
My first love,
Times keep changing come sun or rain
Long as I live, you will be
My first love, and my only love
But I lost my tarnished ring
And I don't really care
You don't really love me anymore
My first love…..
No matter how I hate you
Or how I hurt inside
Ohhh you will always be my,
Oh, be my first love…..'
The girls played through several more songs that they had written in the past, including some of their favorites: Lollipop, Beneath the Moon, Kandy Korn, and their title hit, Krystal Elemental. It was getting rather late, and McGonagall gave them the que to wrap it up. "Ok everyone, Minerva is about ready to kick us off, so we gotta wrap things up." Hermione's statement brought chuckles from the audience. "But……but! We'd like to play one more song. Kirone wrote it just for this occasion, Kirone?" "Thanks 'Mione. Umm…this song might not really make sense to you, but it doesn't have to. I just needed to get my thoughts out. I'd like to dedicate this song to Headmaster Dumbledore." She looked in his direction and saw him nod. She smiled.
' Life's a show and we all play a part
And when the music starts, we open up our hearts
It's alright if somethings come up wrong
We'll sing a happy song, and you can sing along
Where's the life, there's hope
Everyday's, a gift,
Wishes can, come true
With so well, you work so hard, all day
To be like other girls
To fit in this glittering world
Don't give me songs
Don't give me songs
Give me something to sing about
I need something to sing about
Life's a song, you don't get to rehearse
And every single verse, can make it that much worse
Still my friends, don't know why I ignore
The million things or more, I should be dancing for
All the joy, life sends
Family, and friends
All the twists, and bends
Knowing that, it ends
Well that, depends
On if they let you go
On if they know enough to know
That when you vowed, you left the crowd
There was no pain, no fear, no doubt
Til they pulled me out, of nothing
So that's my refrain
I live in heaven, cuz I've been made from nothing
I think I am in heaven
So give me something to sing about
Please give me something…..'
A low, raspy voice broke through the awed silence. 'Now that was a show stopping number."
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That last song was taken from Buffy the Vampire Slayer the Musical. Can't talk long, 'cuz my parents are ragging on me.
R&R!!
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Daisy-Chan
[ ] = spell
" "= talking
Disclaimer: Yes I own everything, Mwahahahahahahahaha.
Note: If you believe me than you're fruitier than Hawaiian Punch!
Spirit of the Wind
Chapter Seven: A Broken Relationship and 'Krystal Elementals'
A/N: Please I need more reviews! If you are interested in becoming one of mah pre-readers you need to review. There are only 3 spots, and one is already filled, bringing your chances down to 2. So if this interests you review, and I'll make mah choice in future chapters. Ty!
(^ ^)
Daisy-chan
(P.S. A LITTLE CORRECTION!: KIRONE'S DRESS IS PURPLE AND KATIE'S IS BLUE! SAME STILL-DIFFERENT COLOR! PLUS THE STREAKS IN TEHIR HAIR HAVE SWITCHED ALSO. KIRONE NOW HAS PURPLE STREAKS AND KATIE HAS BLUE! SO BASICALLY THEY SWITCHED THEIR WHOLE COLOR SCHEME! IF YOU DON'T READ THIS AND GET CONFUSED LATER WHEN YOU'RE READING ISH NOT MAH FAULT!
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Kirone paused in one of the corridors, insure of something. Then she headed off in the opposite direction of the Great Hall. "Where are you going?" her friends called anxiously. "I have something to do first…" She hollered back. Internally she muttered to herself.
I can't believe I'm doing this……!
In less than two minutes she stopped in front of the painting of Sir Cardigan. [A/?: spelling?] After trying several vulgar passwords she found the correct one. "Mudblood?" she asked hesitantly. The portrait brandished his sword and opened the portal door, "Welcome mi comrade!" The damp, deserted, stone common room was decorated in green and silver, and was slightly larger than the Gryffindor common room. Kirone could have sworn she heard a rat, and hastened her steps. She padded softly up the stairs marked 'BOYS', and slowed. She counted the doors quietly out loud while she walked down the hall. "1st years……2nd years……3rd……4th years……aha!" She rapped softly on the third to last door……"5th years!"
Malfoy was slightly alarmed at the foreign noise that penetrated his brooding.
Nobody knocks in Slytherin… he mused to himself. Cautiously he opened the door barely a hairsbreadth, and peeked out. He was startled to see a dark, obsidian orb staring back at him. He opened the door up further to reveal Kirone, in her formal wear, looking shyly up at him. "How did you get in here?" he asked lazily. His outward appearance remained indifferent, but inside he was going crazy with desire. Her dress showed off every curve and asset, and he had to force himself not to stare at her supple chest and long, shapely legs. He tried to focus his eyes on her face, but was lured to her lips as she licked them seductively, setting his insides on fire.
She doesn't even know what she's doing to me! He though incredulously.
She smiled and chose to ignore his question. Instead she said "I'd like to take you up on your offer…" He remained calm, and smiled his 'trademark' smirk. Then he disappeared from view. Kirone fanned herself with her hand he had looked so sexy in his black slacks and jacket. Kirone had to resist the urge to drool over his well-muscled chest that was visible through his tight, white, polo-shirt. She felt rather ashamed by her thoughts towards Draco. They were 'just' friends. She was going out with Oliver.
At least I think so…… she thought dejectedly to herself.
She sighed and leaned lazily across the door-jam. She was brought out of her reverie as Draco returned, carrying a bouquet of water lilies and a box of chocolates. He hesitated and felt his cheeks go hot as he stared at her lounging in quite an alluring position.
Kirone straightened, and accepted the gifts with many thanks, and they started down to the ball with the gifts in one hand and the other tucked safely under Draco's.
They arrived at the Great Hall at five minutes past six so the ball had already started. Draco pushed open the great doors and they walked in together, arm-in-arm.
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Oliver couldn't believe he had forgotten all about the Halloween Ball. Kirone was probably really hurt. He had gone to her room to apologize and try to make amends, but she and the others had already headed down to the Great Hall. He had rushed down to meet her, but the other girls said she had to take care of something first. When he'd tried to get more information they had clamed up and given him the 'cold shoulder'. Now Oliver was engaged in an interesting conversation, with Harry, about the Quidditch World Cup. That's why he didn't see the newcomers or see the way everyone looked at them, or hear the awkward silence that followed. He finally became aware of them when Cho interrupted Harry and pointed at the late arrivals. Oliver followed Harry's shocked and angry gaze and felt his insides boil.
He saw her look around at the silent faces timidly. Then Malfoy leaned down and whispered something in her ear, causing her to laugh out loud. Her melodious voice rang out through the silent Hall and reverberated back, causing it to echo in a creepy way. Everyone suddenly started talking all at once.
Hermione, Katie, and Angelina ran to her as fast as they could in their dresses. Draco felt himself smirking unconsciously at the looks on their faces.
"What are you doing!?" Hermione hissed. Kirone batted away their hands and scolded them as a mother would to her naughty child. "Don't have a conniption, 'Mione! We're 'just friends'!" Draco grinned again. She wouldn't be feeling that way once the night was done. [A/N: and don't go thinking 'THAT'! You hentai ecchi! I don't know if I'm gonna go THAT far yet.] Kirone and her gaggle of friends made their way to their table, where the other girls' handbags were located. Kirone placed her bag there as well and unloaded her gifts. It was then that she noticed Fred and George eyeing her chocolates hungrily, and shook her finger at them. "Touch them, and face my wrath!" Their eyes went wide, and they backed away, dramatically. Draco snickered, but choked as he saw his 'rival' {A/N: rival……for her heat ^_~] quickly moving towards them with a murderous scowl on his handsome face. Relying on his reflexes, Draco whisked Kirone off to the dance floor just as the enchanted instruments began a slow song. At the start his hands were positioned hesitantly on her sides, and hers rested tensely on his shoulders. But by the start of the first verse his hands were comfortably set low on her hips, and her arms had somehow snaked their way around his neck and her fingers were idly playing with his hair. She didn't seem to notice what she was doing, but Draco and Oliver sure did. Kirone moaned slightly and smiled, "I love this song………" Draco kissed the top of her head as she rested it on his chest and let the lyrics wash over her.
'See the pyramids along the Nile
Watch the sun rise
From a tropic isle
Just remember, darling
All the while
You belong to me
See the marketplace in old Algiers
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Just remember
When a dream appears
You belong to me
And I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle
When it's wet with rain
Just remember
Till you're home again
You belong to me…'
The song ended on an enchanting not, and the dancers slowly pulled apart. Kirone executed a low, sweeping curtsy and he followed with a dramatic bow. This caused the silver-haired girl to laugh again. She thanked him gaily and gave him a hug with a small peck on the cheek.
"I'm a bit hot…I think I'm gonna get some punch. Do you want any, Draco?" "Yes, I'd love some…" Kirone broke away from the dance floor, and made a beeline for the refreshment table. Draco watched her go , and then moved to lean against a wall with a full view of the entire Great Hall.
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Kirone was browsing along the table when she ran into Katie. "Oh my god! You guys were great out there! I mean Malf….uh…Draco is a much, much, MUCH better dancer than Oliver and……" Katie gasped and clapped her hand over her mouth. "I'm so sorry Kiri! I didn't mean it like that! I was just rambling and I…" Kirone grabbed her babbling friend by the shoulders and shook her hard. "Chill out, Kat! It's ok. I don't take any offense. It's ooooooooooook! Geez! Breathe in…and out…in…and out…" Katie fanned herself and breathed in shakily. Kirone looked her straight in the eye, "What's wrong, Kat? You're all edgy and it's freaking me out. Did Lee hurt you?" The last part was added threateningly. "No!" Katie shouted emphatically, startling Kirone. "I mean…………well…………HE KISSED ME!" Kirone felt her eyes getting misty and embraced her friend. "Oh Kat! I'm SO happy for you!"
"Yeah, we know!" Hermione said in exasperation from behind Kirone. She and Angelina joined the group while munching on Pumpkin Pasties and Licorice Wands. "I can't believe you missed it……" She said with a sigh. Angelina grinned and pulled something out of a hidden pocket and showed it to Kirone. "Don't worry…………I GOT A PICTURE OF IT!" And indeed she had. The two people in the picture were dancing slowly in circles. After a few seconds they stopped and the boy leaned down to capture the girl's lips with his own. Then they started dancing again, their cheeks tinted with pink. The girl in the photograph giggled and waved up at Kirone, who then handed it to a blushing Katie. They exchanged small talk a while longer before Kirone excused herself with two glasses of sparkling strawberry punch.
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Kirone found herself in the middle of crushing bodies moving her and jostling her about. She spotted Draco leaning against the wall and called out to him. He spotted her almost immediately and dove into the crowd after her. In less than a minute he was by her side. He took one of the glasses, and grabbed her free hand pulling her alongside him, heading in the direction of one of the open balconies. Slowly the pushed their way, inch- by-inch, through the crowd. At one point they were pushed so close together, that their legs were practically intertwined, and he could feel her hot breath on his neck. Finally they managed to reach the refreshing, cool, night air, and open balcony. Both of their faces were flushed and they were breathing rather heavily. Their hair was slightly disheveled, and Kirone laughed at the sight they made.
"I never knew dance's could get so crowded." He complained. Kirone just giggled and watched him as he gulped down his bubbling drink. While he was drinking she reached up and smoothed back and errant lock of blonde hair. He raised an eyebrow but didn't comment.
The wind tousled her thick silvery hair and she leaned back on the railing with her elbows. After a few moments of quiet silence, she began to ramble off names of couples while pointing and gesturing at them. Draco didn't say anything; he just listened dutifully. Then she quiet, and he seized his opportunity to speak, "You forgot him." He motioned nonchalantly at the dark haired boy stalking towards them. Her brow furrowed as she thought of whom she could have forgotten. She had a slight suspicion, which was confirmed when she followed where he had gestured. Her hunch had been correct; Oliver was pushing his was towards the couple on the balcony. "Shit!" she cursed under her breath startling Draco. He hadn't though she was one to use profanity. "Umm…I'm getting a little cold…can we go back inside?" he nodded and took her arm. They hadn't gone but three feet when Oliver reached them. Kirone tried to push past him, but he grabbed her upper arm tightly; holding her in place.
"What are you doing here with HIM?!" He asked through clenched teeth, "You should be here with me. We're the ones whoa are going out, remember!" She struggled in his iron grip. "I would have gone with YOU if YOU had asked me! But you didn't." Draco intervened and pried Oliver's stiff fingers from her arm; there were red marks where his fingers had been. Draco wrapped a comforting arm around her shoulders and pulled her close. She fought to keep her voice calm but her short temper was wearing thin, "Just because we're going out, doesn't mean you can just assume I'm going to go with you! You have to ask me! You can't expect me to just wait down here all alone, on the slim chance that you might finally remember or finally be able to 'pencil' me into your 'BUSY' schedule." He stared at her open mouthed. "That's not true! I always have time for you……" She scoffed at him from within the safety of Draco's body. "Yeah, right. Just keep telling yourself that, but you know the truth. In the beginning, sure, we had something sweet, but then you started taking me for granted. All you care about now is winning the Quidditch Cup. If the need came, I don't think you would fight to keep me……Besides I came to the ball to have a good time, and if that's with Draco rather than you, so be it." She turned to walk away, dragging Draco with her when he called out after her, "You can't do this! I FORBID IT!"
A couple of students stopped what they were doing to watch in suspense. A girl whispered to her date…"He's gonna get it now!" And she was right. Just then Kirone pivoted on her heel, her hair whipping around in front of her. Her hands were clenched in fists, and her face was creased with anger. Her obsidian orbs glittered dangerously, "How dare you!" Her quietly spoken words were sharp and edged with ice. Then a loud smack was heard, drawing more attention towards the trio. Not everyone had seen the goings on, but all saw the bright red hand print across Oliver's left cheek that didn't seem to be fading any time soon. It wasn't a punch but it might as well have been with all the power she had put into it.
She turned and pushed her way roughly through the gaping crowd with Draco hot on her heels. She charged blindly though the masses of bodies, and no one tried to stop her. Draco finally caught up with her and turned her towards him. Her dark eyes shone silver through the tears that threatened to come spilling over her hard features, and her bottom lip quivered uncontrollably. Placing his first two fingers underneath her chin he tilted her head up to look him in the eye. "Do you want to sit down?" his normal cold and indefinite voice was now warm and compassionate. She shook her head violently. "No, I…I…I just wanna dance, is that ok with you?" He nodded earnestly, and gently took her hand. A semi-slow song was just starting, but neither seemed to notice. The minute they reached the dance floor Kirone threw her arms around his neck once again and buried her head in his jacket. Only then did she let the tears fall. The tears were quiet and still, and the rest of the world didn't even seem to notice. But she shook and shivered in Draco's arms, and he tenderly stoked her back. By the end of the son she had stopped crying, much to Draco's relief-he had been beginning to fell awkward [A/N: Now that's the Draco we know and love!]-And Kirone had wiped the tear stains from her face.
They danced to six more songs: 2 swing dances, 3 popular songs, and one more slow song. Kirone was in her element. She seemed to have an endless supply of energy, and it helped keep her mind off of Oliver. Draco had kept up with her rather well, but now he had to admit defeat. He kissed the back of her hand and flopped down at their table sipping his second glass of sparkling strawberry punch.
Kirone rotated through several partners; sometime having more than one partner in a single song. A fast song boomed out through the Great Hall, and she was caught in a dance contest with Fred and George. By the end all three were panting heavily, and the twins had finally worn her out. They dragged themselves back to the table and sat down; laughing all the while. Kirone downed her third glass of punch, and then leaned forward, resting her head on her elbows. Soon Hermione, Katie, Angelina, Ron, Harry, Cho, and Oliver joined them. Oliver tried more than once to start up a conversation with Kirone, but she seemed oblivious to his presence. Hesitantly, Crabbe, Goyle, Parvatti, Pansy, and Lavender [A/?: (---what house is Lavender in?] joined them as well. They didn't say much at first but then Lavender commented on how pretty Hermione looked in green. That set all the girls off in a beauty/fashion discussion, trading secrets and tips, and planning future slumber parties. The boys could only seem to talk about one thing: Quidditch, which made Kirone laugh sarcastically.
A screeching noise interrupted their conversations and caused everyone to wince and look at the stage the charmed instruments had previously occupied. Professor McGonagall was adjusting microphones, 5 in all. Stepping up to the one in the center she tapped it lightly.
"Good evening students, I hope you are having a good time?" Her question was met with cheers, hollers, and thunderous applause. She smiled a but and continued, "This year we will be doing something a little differently. In addition to dancing and refreshment we'll also have………a live band composed of 4 of our very own students." There were hushed whispers about who the band could be, as well as enthusiastic applause. "Will 'The Krystal Elementals' please come up to the stage?" There was total silence as everyone looked around for any sign of anyone acknowledging the title. "GOD! MOVE IT!" Everyone turned in shock to see an exasperated Hermione surrounded by Kirone, Katie, and Angelina. Kirone leaned over to Draco, "Did I forget to mention I'm in a band?" she asked innocently. He mocked scowled at her and nodded his head. She giggled, and walked towards the stage; Katie, Angelina, and Hermione in tow. Hermione brought her fingers to her lips and whistled twice. The lights above shifted around in compliance, and shone down four beams of light-one red, one green, one purple, and one blue. "Thanks 'Mione" Katie said absently. "Let's go!" Simultaneously they raised their hands up into the air and snapped their fingers. A red light enveloped Angelina, and when it disappeared she was seated upon a raised platform in back-center, at a drum-set with the words 'Krystal Elementals' inscribed upon them. Her dress had changed to a skin- tight red outfit. She was now wearing a tube top, and tight pants that flared out at the bottom. Her outfit was decorated with red sequins. Kirone was enveloped in pale lavender and was now standing on a slightly lower platform than Angelina; stage left, and equipped with a purple guitar. She was now wearing a purple one-piece outfit that looked like overalls except not in denim. Her pants flared out at the end and she had a hole above her stomach that revealed her abs and belly button. Her entire outfit was covered in golden glitter. Katie was next and was enveloped in a blue light. Now she was on the same level as Kirone; stage right, and was standing behind a blue keyboard decorated in silver sparkles and glitters. She was wearing an off the shoulder blue shirt that flared out at the wrist. She was wearing blue capri's that shone with silver glitter. Hermione was the last to change, and she was emersed in a green glow. When the light faded away she was atop the smallest platform, center stage. Her green halter-top shone with green glitter and sequins, and her tight pants hung down VERY low on her hips. Her pants accented her curves and had slits on both sides that went to a little past her knees.
One of the microphones disappeared, and the rest floated, lazily, the air to come to rest in front of the girls. It was then that everyone noticed that their bare feet were not touching the platforms, but were floating a good four feet above them. The girls shouted, simultaneously into their microphones, "HIT IT!"
Halfway through their performance, Kirone spoke boldly into her mike. "Our next song is one written by Angelina and Hermione, and It's called 'My First Love' [A/N: actually written by Avant.] and I'd like to dedicate it to Oliver Wood……"
'Silhouette, of a perfect frame,
Shadows of your smile, will always remain
Beginners love, soon fades away (Oh Baby)
We go on...
I Will long as...
Long as I live, you will be my,
Oh baby you and only you.
Long as I live you will be my first love.
And I choose you again.
I'm keeping no Candy-Coated Valentine,
Memories of you, you when you were mine.
A tarnished ring on a tarnished chain,
Times keep changing come sun or rain.
Long as I live, you will be
My first love and my only love.
Long as I live,
Ohhh, you will always be my,
Oh, be my first love.
Long as I live, you will be
My first love and my only love.
Long as I live,
Ohhh, you will always be my,
Oh, be my first love.
A tarnished ring on a tarnished chain,
Avant:
times keep changing come sun or rain.
Long as I live, you will be
My first love and my only love.
Long as I live,
Ohhh, you will always be my,
Oh, be my first love.
But now it's over
You hurt me deep inside
My first love,
Times keep changing come sun or rain
Long as I live, you will be
My first love, and my only love
But I lost my tarnished ring
And I don't really care
You don't really love me anymore
My first love…..
No matter how I hate you
Or how I hurt inside
Ohhh you will always be my,
Oh, be my first love…..'
The girls played through several more songs that they had written in the past, including some of their favorites: Lollipop, Beneath the Moon, Kandy Korn, and their title hit, Krystal Elemental. It was getting rather late, and McGonagall gave them the que to wrap it up. "Ok everyone, Minerva is about ready to kick us off, so we gotta wrap things up." Hermione's statement brought chuckles from the audience. "But……but! We'd like to play one more song. Kirone wrote it just for this occasion, Kirone?" "Thanks 'Mione. Umm…this song might not really make sense to you, but it doesn't have to. I just needed to get my thoughts out. I'd like to dedicate this song to Headmaster Dumbledore." She looked in his direction and saw him nod. She smiled.
' Life's a show and we all play a part
And when the music starts, we open up our hearts
It's alright if somethings come up wrong
We'll sing a happy song, and you can sing along
Where's the life, there's hope
Everyday's, a gift,
Wishes can, come true
With so well, you work so hard, all day
To be like other girls
To fit in this glittering world
Don't give me songs
Don't give me songs
Give me something to sing about
I need something to sing about
Life's a song, you don't get to rehearse
And every single verse, can make it that much worse
Still my friends, don't know why I ignore
The million things or more, I should be dancing for
All the joy, life sends
Family, and friends
All the twists, and bends
Knowing that, it ends
Well that, depends
On if they let you go
On if they know enough to know
That when you vowed, you left the crowd
There was no pain, no fear, no doubt
Til they pulled me out, of nothing
So that's my refrain
I live in heaven, cuz I've been made from nothing
I think I am in heaven
So give me something to sing about
Please give me something…..'
A low, raspy voice broke through the awed silence. 'Now that was a show stopping number."
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That last song was taken from Buffy the Vampire Slayer the Musical. Can't talk long, 'cuz my parents are ragging on me.
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Daisy-Chan