The New Adventure of Hikaru, Umi and Fuu as Witches
Chapter 5: Hidden Danger
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Hello people! I'm very sorry for the looong update. I've been a bit tied up
with my thesis as well as tons of projects. Again I'm very sorry.

To the people who requested to make my chapters longer, I'll do it. These
past chapters were made in a hurry, another mistake of mine.
Send your comments and suggestions to sarahmae@quickweb.com.ph or better yet,
review my fic.
-Thanks
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The Magic Knight's first day in the Practical School of Witchcraft
and Wizardry had now ended. For the Senshi, it had only began. In the middle
of the narrow streets of Tokyo, a temple lay, surrounded by ancient trees
with a hundred steps leading to it. A house conformed to the style of the
Shinto Shrine lay beside it. Inside the living room, five girls and two cats
held a meeting of secrecy.

"Ami, You're really great!" Minako waved a printed image of Umi. It
had a detail of her Bio-data,location and others.

"That's all I got from one of the mysterious girls we saw. Her
educational attainment stopped in the middle of High School." Ami finished.
"Nothing more."

"It's not like we're supposed to attack the girl, are we?" Makoto
asked the group.

"No, we will not attack them. They tried saving us remember? They
even got in trouble because of that-that thing!" Usagi asserted.

"Besides girls, I think Setsuna knows about them. She said she'll
explain later." Rei concluded.

"The problem is that, we don't know where the other senshi lives. We
could've gone there today if we only knew." Ami folded Umi's image as she
pointed out to her friends.

"We could always use our communicators, Ami. No senshi is equipped
without one of those." Luna said as she pawed the watch in Usagi's wrist.

"Yeah. Why don't you try it now." Artermis suggested.

"Okay......" Usagi opened the lid of her watch. It had a pink
crescent moon in its center, surrounded by 10 buttons with corresponding
color for each soldier-including Tuxedo Mask. She pressed the olive-green
and black colored button, took a deep breath and said. "Moon contacting
Pluto."

=Other side of Tokyo=

Far from where the temple stood. In one of the universities still
under Tokyo's domain and inside one of its laboratories, two students were
accompanying their professor's weather research.

'I did'nt know that Setsuna had a cellular phone.' the sudent
wondered."Setsuna, there's something ringing in your handbag." she told her
classmate.

"Huh?" Setsuna looked up from the lined test tube racks.'I don't
bring a cellular phone, it must be the communicator.' she guessed, reaching
for her handbag. A thought struck her.'That's odd. Who could be communicating
with me at this hour?' "Professor, could you please excuse me for a second?"

"Yes, you may Ms. Meioh." The professor gave a nod of approval as he
went on with his investigation.

Inside an empty classroom, Setsuna drew out her communicator, pressed
the sign of Pluto in the center and answered "Pluto speaking, introduce
yourself."

"This is Moon or Usagi."

"Yes, is there anything wrong?"

"Um...the other girls and I were wondering about the incident at
Tokyo Park. You said something about explaining later. Can we go to your
house and we'll talk there later?"

"Im so sorry Usagi." Setsuna closed her eyes. "I'm a little busy
right now..But if you want, here's my address....."

"Thank you very much Stesuna! Have a good evening. We'll drop by
some time."

"A pleasant evening to you too Usagi."

"It was kind of her to give us her address." Makoto commented after
Usagi had cut the communication.

"Yeah, and you'd better go home, all of you. It's late." Luna
advised.

"K, Luna." said the girls one by one as they fixed their bags and
left.

=Next Day=

Tuesday, a day to be grateful for. Hikaru, Umi and Fuu headed for the
same stall they had gone to yesterday. This time they were forbidden to pass
through the third floor, instead the lady who watched over the stall told
them to pass by the fourth door. No obstacles were found, just a long hallway
which still lead them to the enomous structure of the Practical School of
Witchcraft and Wizardry. In th multi-purpose hall, Ise was already there,
having her breakfast.

"Ohayoo gozaimasu!" Ise waved at the three as they enterd the
peaceful room.

"Ohayoo!" they answered back.

"I've got great news for you! You've been moved to Section C!" She
excitedly said, almost knocking her tea.

"What's Section C?" Umi sent Ise a puzzled look.

"Even though you and me are second year levels, you can go accelerate
to the third level once you surpass Section A. There are four sections all in
all per level: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D for the
lowest..." Ise pasued to catch her breath.

"And every section still experience and follow the same schedule."
Someone else's voice added more detail. It was Tomomi. "Ohayoo Minna-san."
He sat opposite them.

"Ohayoo!"

"Come one, let's eat. I'm pretty hungry." Hikaru said as she started
serving herself some rice and vegetables."Oh and Umi. What did Hime say?

"She told me that she was able to send it to Harry."

"That's good to hear."

Charms was their first class, Professor Washi had not yet arrived.
Unlike in Hogwarts, they have an ancient bamboo flooring, sliding doors and
a center table for a room. Instead of chairs, kneeling mats were provided.
The professor's desk was neatly piled with books of all sizes. Later, the
sliding of the back door announced professor Washi's entrance. He wore a new
kind of traditional Japanese clothing. It was designed to be light with
fewer layers of clothing. His long hair was tightly tied to show his
prominent and large forehead and his neck.

"Good day students." Their Charms professor greeted them.

"Ohayoo gozaimasu Sensei Washi!" all students stood up and greeted in
return.

"Thank you. You may now sit down.Yesterday, I briefed you about house
rules inside the room as well as my scope of the school year. Today,I plan
to test your knowledge about first level charms you've learned last year."

Groans and gasps were heard echoed in the room.

Professor Washi just smirked and added "I just want to know how much
lessons you people remember."

One by one Professor Washi personally asked each student to perform
five different charms or spells. Everyone left the room one hour later
feeling drained. Herbology was a bit better, they were instructed by
Professor Miyako to move seedlings into larger pots,replace fresh soil and
water them. Ninsei got a weird seedling whose yong stems quickly grabbed his
wrist as he lifted the seedling.

"Let go of me!" Ninsei tried to make it let go as he lowered the
seedling back on the table.

"I'll help you." Hikaru helped out, trying to pull the plant off
Ninsei.

"Oh." Professor Miyako looked over the two. "I forgot to brief you to
be careful with other plants like these.Cadus aqua!" A small cup appeared
with a flick of her wand and poured it on the seedling's soil. It suddenly
let go of Ninsei. "This is Sargasimmon, a water plant. Its good for searching
water. With the human body composing mostly of water, it grabbed you." She
handed the cup to Ninsei.

"We'll be careful the next time Professor." Hikaru moved the seedling
to a larger pot while Ninsei kept on pouring drops of water.
No further problems appeared when their Care of Magical Creatures
Professor only gave out discussion, introducing them their scope. They would
be tackling creatures of small shpaes and sizes since they are still new to
the wizarding world. Professor Takao then started scribbling different
creatures she plans to introduce in larger detail. "I advise you students to
be careful." She looked at some of the students who seem to disapprove of
the height of the creatures. "They may be cute or ugly but I assure you all
of them posses their own defense mechanism..." she continued on.

The second year students left Professor Takao's class feeling
well-rested from the long discussion. Sitting on comfortable seats really did
the job, but made them all feel starving. They all raced towards the
multi-purpose hall for lunch.

"Ahem." *cough* the ghost whom they met yesterday reminded them that
running from class to class is not permissible.

"Oh." Some of the students mumured. "Gomen nasai!" they all bowed
courteously at the friendly ghost.

As they settled on their seats and began eating, they all began to
converse again about the comparison of Hogwarts to Practical.

"Hikaru, Umi, Fuu, what's the difference in our school to that of
Hogwarts?" A girl with glasses and black curly hair named Kumi Ikeda asked.

"Well..." Umi started "The style around Hogwarts is European as well
as gothic, while here Japanese styles dominates this school."

"Practical has more subjects then there are in Hogwarts, and less
confusing to move around in." Hikaru turned neko again after eating some
noodle strings with soup.

"So you think Hogwarts is much more lower, is that what you mean?"
Toshia Shigu clarified. He was very tall for a second year with dark brown
hair.

"No. I believe all schools are majestic in their own cultures, the
subjects only vary depending to the people's needs." Fuu staightened this
out with her classmates.

"Besides." Ise added "Different views come from different people, who
knows what we ourselves will say when we are in Hogwarts." She looked at her
classmates' expressions. She only became satisfied at some looks of approval.
An hour after lunch, they headed for their flying lessons, Professor
Oda was already waiting beside the broomshed."Hurry, hurry students. Walk
faster!" He demanded from them. He then opened the broomshed door."Take your
picks, we're going to have some fun!" Professor Oda started walking after he
opened the shed. He lead them to a dusty field. "Good afternoon students, as
I have introduced to you yesterday, I am Professor Kagehisa Oda. I am now
asking you to head count. "You, start!" He pointed at a delicate looking
girl whose skin is compared to an expensive white porcelain.

"Ich!" Hiroko Aizawa shouted and sneezed. Some dust must have made
her sneeze.

One by one, the class counted themselves. "Twenty-seven. Hn..." the
Professor scratched his flat chin."Okay, I want three groups. Each group
having nine members. One will be the Captain Ball, while two shall be
substitutes, we're gonna have a little Quidditch match with me refereeing."

Hikaru, Umi, Fuu, Ninsei and Ise grouped themselves together with
Mokichi Tojo, Amane Sen, Michio Bunya and a girl named Misa Hamada.

Amane Sen who had a strong sense of confidence, took the place to
be the Captain Ball. "Okay then, I will be the Captain Ball."

"No arguments there!" Michio supported.

"I want you," pointing at Mokichi to be the Keeper. "Ninsei and Ise,
I've seen you play last year so you both be Beaters. Get the equipment from
the Professor." He looked at the last remaining members, he had to think
hard. He believed the winning team will recieve points. "Misa, you'll be the
Seeker while Michio....Hikaru and I will be the Chasers." He nodded to
himself." Is that clear?"

"Hai!" No one dared question him.

"Are the three groups ready? I've changed the rules for today's game,
so listen carefully." Professor raised his hand for their attention.
"Every goal shall earn five points per hit.Catching the Snitch will be
fifty and end the game. There will be three teams, Team A,B and C. For
example Team A wins against Team B, Team C will have a chance to challenge
Team A once they defeat Team B.But if Team B wins, the final match will be
with Team A and B."

"Yes Professor!"

"Team Captains come here." The Team Captains did as he said. They
were huddled together for a minute. "Class, the Professor looked up after the
huddle, Team B and C are the first to start."

"That's great Umi, we're going against team B!" Fuu clapped her hands
happily.

"Yeah, it will be fun to watch Hikaru's first formal Quidditch
match."

"Opposing team players take your positions!" He looked at each team.
"Go!" The players kicked hard on the ground and up they went.Professor Oda
threw the Quaffle upward as hard as he could. Team B, donned by the color
red scarves on their necks took the Quaffle and nearly missed the
just-released Bludgers.Hikaru, Michio and Amane followed them at breakneck
speed, wearing blue scarves. Hikaru in the lead tried grabbing for the
Quaffle, but was only able to push it out of chaser's grip. Amane was there
to catch the slip as he veered off to the opposite direction.

"Great Hikaru!" Michio gave her a thumb up as both followed Amane.

Amane, only concentrated on reaching any of the goal posts did not
notice that the opposing team's beater redirected the Bludger to him. Hikaru,
blocked by the opposing chaser shouted."Amane!!" She speedily avoided the
chaser and quickly pulled on Amane's tailbroom down, also bringing Amane and
the Quaffle down. The Bludger brushed on top of his hair.

"That was close. Thanks!" Amane turned to Michio and nodded at him.
He threw the Quaffle at Michio and he threw it to the goalpost. The keeper
caught the ball and threw it at his teammate. In mid-flight, the captain ball
zoomed and re-threw that ball at the post.

"SCORE!" Umi jumped. "We have a great team!" She began gaining
confidence.

"They have to watch out though, it seems that Amane doesn't care if
he was hit by a Bludger. He wants to score badly, without cheating." Fuu put
her right hand in level with her brow and looked up. She had been observing
the game as sharp as she could.

Five minutes later, the score was 45-30 with Team C leading. Above
the game, Misa was searching for the Snitch. A sparkle of the color gold
had already caught her attention. She swiftly dived while the Snitch went to
the right just above the ground. The other rival of Misa was in the opposite
direction-going to her. CRASH! Both seekers fell to the floor before they
realized what they were doing. Professor Oda came running to them, both
concerned teams also flew down to check of their teammates for any injury.
"Team C wins!" their Professor announced. Misa was lying on the floor
shocked from the accident.In her left hand lay the Snitch, gripped between
her fingers. They were later brought to the Hospital room where a nurse
named Miss Eri Itami checked them out.

"They'll be alright in a few minutes." she said to both teams.
"Continue you next class, they will soon follow." Eri smiled.

"That was a bit frightening." Umi said as they headed towards their
cooking class, located in the fourth floor.

"I hope they're alright." Hikaru commented.

Their room was very different from the other classrooms they have
gone to before. It looked like an ordinary muggle cooking room. On adjacent
walls were cabinets. The largest table facing the small tables was the
teacher's demonstration table. There were no chairs nor kneeling mats
provided. They were only to stand there. "Good afternoon class." Professor
Yoko smiled at them. "Here in Japan, cooking is an intricate art. Very few
know the basics and as a result this class was added to your curriculum.
This subject also sharpens the students for their Potions classes, they will
learn here the proper techniques to make a perfect potion." She took a book
from the demonstration table."Let's review the different cutting techniques
I taught you last year. Bring out your knives and get one apple per person."
Their Professor pointed at a basketfull of red fruit."I want you to divide
the apple into four pieces and show me how well you pear, slice, dice, and
chop." While everyone busied themselves, Professor Yoko brought out a pot
with a lid and placed in on top of a stove*,placed three cups of water and
let it to boil. She then looked around correcting her students the right way
of handling the knife or on cutting the fruit. She noticed Umi was almost
perfect. "Miss Ryuuzaki,it seems that you are good at this. Keep up the good
work!"

Other students were impressed at what Umi had done. She, a
transferee, was doing better than they were. Some were already giving tints
of jealousy.

"Umi, your love for cooking is paying off!" Hikaru was happy for
her best friend's achievement."I mean I'm not much good in cooking,Satoru
does most of the cooking at home."

After correcting a couple more students, the Professor went back to
the now boiling pot as she removed the lid. She added some cups of brown
sugar,stirred and let the sugar to melt. "I have seen your slices and I want
to say that you have been improving your skills. I now want you to clean
every fruit you've cut with water and strain it."

The students did as they were told. "Now may I have it, thank you."
Professor Yoko re-strained the cut fruit and put it in the boiling pot and
stirred everything."Let me remind you what I have said last year that nothing
in this room shall be wasted, to train you not to waste good food." She
eyed all of them."Go wash your utensils and each bring out a bowl. Oh and
by the way, does anyone like sweetened apple with cinnamon?"

"I do!" Hikaru, Umi, Fuu as well as other students raised their
hands.

"Ok." Professor Yoko's lips smiled once more. She added cinnamon
powder to it, mixed it again, and turned off the stove. "Students fall in
line!" she ordered. One by one she gave them all hot sweetened apple. There
was even enough for the Professor.

"Hmmmm.Delicious. I've never experienced something made so simple yet
tasty." Fuu was savoring the sweet taste of the munchy apple and the sugar
syrup.

"Yeah. Maybe I could make some at home now that I know some basics."
Hikaru picked up the apples on her bowl.

"I knew you people would enjoy this subject." Ise said. "She's a
great Professor. Anything that she makes is delicious."

"It's the class' favorite." Ninsei put down her bowl. "She made me
like cooking. I used to detest it."

"She's something that this school will be proud of." Umi added.

Classes soon ended. They were all contented for the day. Ise was
left behind in their dormitory as they greeted their good-byes and headed
home.

=Isolated Island=

Dark clouds cover the invisible prison. Unknown creatures surround
the towering structure. Mists obscure tht building from muggle sight.Deep
down inside one of its moist dungeons lay a man, asleep. He had been so in
the past days. One eye opened dangerously, with no trace of exhaust.Luis
now opened the other, remembering what had just happened.~'This is
irritating. The body I now posses holds human weaknesses. I am also terribly
hungry from the long sleep. I swear to myself, that that man who did this to
me shall feel the most pain I can give to him.'~ Luis stood up and looked
at the bars that held him. A mere touch, it melted. Dementors around floated
to him. They sensed a living being trying to escape.Luis released his dark
aura, making these spiritless creatures withdraw backward.~'These creatures
can be very useful.'~He thought to himself.~'They are hungry-no starving, yet
they take only on souls while I take life force. They may also be my rivals.
Yes, its the only point, I will also have to absorb them.'~ A wicked smile
formed in his mouth, his tongue protruded and licked his lips. No one knew
what was happening there, for there was no sane human to see this grave
event. No one knew of his existence and no one knew of his fast rising power.

=Back in Greece=

Dust and dirt had swallowed of what was left of the famous
archeologist's expedition. A tiny ray of light shot out, revealing the chest
of which the unknown creature escaped from. It pierced through the atmosphere
and into space. A tiny ball of light formed and started travelling,
searching for someone to alert. To tell of the information needed. Deep into
the dark space it crossed, from dimension to dimension.

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* The Practical School of Witchcraft and Wizardry encourages students to
use tools and utensils used today.

Hi! It took me some time to think out what had happened to the antagonist.
I hope I made it long enough for you people to enjoy. For any comments,
suggestions, flame or fan please mail or review me.
-Sailor Rainbow Ichi.
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