Dream Fanfic chapter 3
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Chapter3

October 10, 3rd year.

Not much has aspired in the last two years. Lot of hate between Alicia and Amber, peeking in 2nd year when they both made seeker for their respective teams and had to go against each other. Ravenclaw won. The animosity between the two girls was reaching critical levels.
Amber had learned to cope with her mom teaching Charms. But now Amber was almost 13, and had started Care of Magical Creatures, Magical Musicology, and Arithmancy. Magical Musicology was taught by Liza, and Arithmancy by Cheryl. Three family members teaching her was a bit nerve-racking, not only for Amber but for her mother and aunts as well. When people found out that Amber was related to three of her teachers, the Headmaster revoked their ability to correct her test, quizzes, homework, everything! It wasn't that he didn't trust them, the Headmaster told them time and again. it was that the students might think that they were working in Amber's favor.
Well, now that we're up to snuff on what's going on, let's get to what's happening on this particular day. As was said, Amber and Alicia experience a lot of animosity. Well, on this day Alicia snapped and challenged Amber. They were to meet at 7:00 that night on the Quidditch field.
7:00 came and they were both on time. They spent a good deal of time yelling insults at each other. Just as they were about to start, a strong power, a Very strong power, was sensed by both.
Cell' Amber thought. Just then a blast of energy came from no where and she ducked. They heard Cell cackle evilly and aimed another blast. Both girls took off in an attempt to get away, but accidentally took off in inward opposite directions, crashing into each other.
Hey, watch where your going! Alicia yelled, obviously angry, but noticeably afraid. Amber turned her head and saw the blast just in time.
Look out!!! she yelled, pulling Alicia from harm's way. The blast missed them by an inch. The girls' eyes met, and they both nodded. They then flew straight at Cell, trying with all their might to land a punch on him. After about 10 minutes, there was no change except that the girls were getting tired. Cell knocked them to the ground, then ran again.
Come back you coward! Amber yelled after him. It was no use. He was already gone. Amber got up and the two stared at each other. Alicia broke eye contact and stared at the ground kicking at it.
Listen I......well......thanks. Alicia said, with obvious difficulty. Amber extended her hand. Alicia looked at it for a moment, then took it, shaking it. I guess we'll need to at least get along to beat him, right?
was Amber's only answer. They started back for the school. When they got to the common room, Amber turned to Alicia. Why did you hate me so much?
Alicia thought for a moment. I'm not really sure anymore. Jealousy maybe. The fact that you beat me and took my title. Dumb, isn't it?
Yeah, but i forgive you. Amber said with a laugh. They said good-bye and went to their dorms.

August, just before 5th year

There is more action in this year then any other. Amber and Alicia's friendship soared, the old anger and hate between them gone now.
Why do you always have to get into my business!!!!! Amber yelled. She and her mother had started getting into huge arguments over the last year. As time wore on, they became more frequent. Cheryl winced as she sat at the table upon hearing Amber's outburst. She rubbed her temples.
Not again..... she groaned. Liza, What could they be fighting about now?
Liza shrugged indifferently. I've been trying to ignore it. Better then stepping in, right, Cheryl? Cheryl knew why Liza was smirking. The first, and last, time that Cheryl had tried to get the mother and daughter pair to stop arguing, they had practically jumped down her throat for it. She learned her lesson quick.
Cheryl looked around the room. Where's Jessica and Julie?
Julie's working, again, and Jessica smelled trouble and left the house. she looked at her watch. Tory and Mary will be here soon. I just hope they don't come in to hear them. Liza commented, jerking her thumb toward where Amber and her mother were fighting. Cheryl sighed heavily.
What do we do about this? is this normal?
Well, i don't remember it happening with Maureen and mom, but that may have been a fluke. We aren't exactly parenting experts, are we?
Cheryl took some medicine for the headache she could feel coming on and lay down in her room. She hoped that Amber and Maureen would have the sense to not fight in school.

March, 5th year

Amber awoke Wednesday morning like usual, not expecting anything to be out of place. She was surprised to find a note next to her head. She opened it. It read:

Amber,
Your mother has come up missing. We need to talk to you ASAP. Maybe you can shed some light on this and what happened.
Cheryl and Liza.

Her mother was missing?! This wasn't happening. It could not be happening. Shed some light on what happened. Amber's first thought was Cell. Kidnapping Maureen was a good way to get under Amber's skin. He knew what Amber's family meant to her.
She went downstairs to the hall for breakfast. She sat in her usual spot at the Ravenclaw table, with her friends of the same house and across the aisle from Alicia and her friends. She told them what had happened in a hushed whisper.
Missing? You gotta be kidding! Alicia said immediately. Just then, Cheryl and Liza stood up from their seats at the top table. Cheryl called Amber to come with her. Amber stood, telling her friends she'd be right back.
Once outside the hall, Cheryl turned to Amber.
Do you have any idea what could have happened?
I thought it was obvious. Amber replied. Cheryl and Liza stared. Cell. He probably kidnapped her. Think about it.
A booming gong sounded, signaling for students get to their first class of the day. As Amber walked away, she felt a twinge in her heart.
That was weird. It's gone now. Oh, well.' she thought.
It happened several times over the next few days. They became slightly more painful each time, but she hid it well.
The worst happened in Arithmancy. Amber hoped that it wouldn't happen because nowadays, she couldn't get Anything past Cheryl, who, in Amber's opinion, seemed to have a sixth sense to Amber's moods.

Amber was writing notes into her Parchment notebook when it happened. It felt like an attack, but it was only in her heart. she stood abruptly, causing the class to stare.
Amber? Are you all right? Alicia asked from behind her. Amber was about to shake her head when it happened again. The last thing she heard before fainting was Cheryl telling someone to get the nurse. Everything went black.

She awoke sometime later in the hospital wing. The first thing she noticed was that Cheryl was sitting with Alicia and a few of Amber's other friends, talking quietly. They started when Amber moved slightly to get their attention.
Amber, you scared us all to death! What happened? Cheryl said.
I have no idea. It's not the first time, though. it's been happening over the last two days. Amber sounded casual. Cheryl looked nervously at Liza. What? you two know something, and you're not telling me what it is. Cheryl sighed in a resigned kind of way and ushered everyone but Liza out.

Scene change. A dark but large room.
Maureen stood at the wall, chained against it. Her face and any bare skin was cut. Several torturing spell had left her weak, but she wasn't giving up. she couldn't join him again. the first time was a fluke. She hadn't wanted to.
Cell walked in, flank by two wizards. He whispered something to the one on the right of him. The wizard conjured a screen from nowhere. Maureen was confused. Cell saw the look on her face and chuckled.
I wonder, Maureen, have you wondered at all what's happening to your daughter? If so, you will love this.
The screen lit up, showing The scene of Amber fainting from the pain of the attack on her heart. Maureen was stricken.
It's because of the curses we've been using on you. They are directly connected to your daughter, or should i say, her heart. A few more and she may die..... he said with a maddeningly happy glint in his eye. He walked right up to Maureen and stared her directly in the eye. Well...now will you join me? I could use you. I know you're stronger then you look. Maureen glared at him, then spat in his face.
I'll die first! She said, and was hit with a curse immediately afterward. She watched as Amber Was out cold again from the pain of it. she screamed. She couldn't watch this. Amber would die long before this killed her. She knew that. Tears cascaded down her cheeks. It's for Amber. Do it for her.'
All right. I'll do anything. Just stop hurting my daughter.
Cell smiled. I knew you'd see it my way.

Scene change back to Hospital wing.

Well, Amber, there's two things. Liza explained. Candice and Kim are missing, too. We think that Cell may have kidnapped them, too. Now you stay right where you are, she said, because Amber had sat up suddenly. The other thing is that we may have found out why you've been having these....what are they....pains in your heart or whatever.
Well? why is it, then? Amber sounded impatient.
Liza and i have been searching books for hours. We finally found it. It said something about a bond between two people so strong that they feel the other's pain in times of peril. Cheryl stopped and took a breath. What do you feel now?
Amber thought for a moment. Nothing. I feel....empty.
Oh, no. Liza whispered, fighting tears.
What?! What does that mean?
Cheryl looked at Amber without really seeing her. Well.....we believe that this means that Cell has convinced your mother to join his side. Now before you say anything, I think, and I'm going out on a limb here, that Cell tortured your mother to try to get her to join him. That would account for the pains your experiencing. Somehow he showed your mother what it was doing to you. I doubt that she would willingly join him again. I- but she stopped short, realizing she'd said too much. Amber had stiffened at the word
Cheryl, you idiot! Liza yelled. She wasn't supposed to know!
Wait, what? Cheryl, what do you mean Amber asked.(a/n: Amber was permitted to call her aunt by their first names only. about two years before.)
Oh, man, i can't believe i let it slip.....ok, you should know, Amber. Cheryl looked at Liza, who sighed and turned, indicating that Cheryl had let it slip, so She could explain. Cheryl made a mental note to kill Liza for that, but turned to Amber. Your mother was forcibly taken and controlled by Cell when you were 6. haven't you ever noticed that she won't wear any shirts less then 3/4 length sleeves? She has the mark on her left upper arm. She was gonna show you and tell you about what had happened when you were a bit older.
Amber stared into space for a minute or two. i have to find her. I have to find all of them.


That's the end of that chappie! R&R! you know reviews are cool! see ya! ;-)