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Hello guys! *beams brightly* I know that it's been a while since an update.
So I apologize for that. But I've got a perfectly good explanation for
that! Yeah. As always I've been pretty busy, and I'm a member of a school
paper. So we joined a Press Conference, a writing competition and guess
what?! I Won first place in feature writing! I am so happy! I couldn't
believe I won! I'm so happy 'coz now I can really take up journalism!
Hehehe . . . Gomen though for the long non-update! So sorry! -_-; Ah.I'm
still kinda dazed of winning such a big contest, I can't believe they
picked my article out of hundreds! -_______-;
So enough about that! Here's the next chapter of Wizards in Japan. Thank you for all those e-mails! I meant a lot to me! And C-chan! Thank you so much for your support!
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Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, they belong to JK Rowling. Also, I do not own Sailor Moon, they belong to Naoko Takeuchi. I own however, the plot and any Magical Inn characters and the Megumi Quidditch team players.
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Chapter 13 "The Part (II)"
Dear Princess Serenity,
You are cordially invited to dinner on the night of August the 29th at my humble abode. It would be an honor to have you as a guest and discuss the whole predicament. Wouldn't it be nice to hear both sides of the story? Yours, and mine perhaps we could come to some level grounds. Wouldn't that be just grand? I apologize for my minions 'lack of respect' for your town and destroying half of your muggle cities. As you may know, help is so hard to find these days. I believe you do don't you? Prince Endymon surely would be a perfect example for that, isn't he?
Your presence is greatly required, for your need and for your people. Come and set your future. I prefer if you would dress for the occasion. With honor,
Voldemort
PS: Thank you for your 'donation', it was quite. . . 'helpful'
"I want him dead,"
Anger blazed in her eyes, as she watched Haruka angrily read the letter over and over. She uncrossed and crossed her legs and folded her arms across her chest, a habit she acquired long ago.
The group of senshi along Shingo and the others had gone to a separate room, away from prying ears. For now, they had one edgy princess on them.
"Dead?" repeated Harry, staring at his girlfriend with shook. "You'll try to kill him? Isn't that kinda dangerous?"
"That filthy traitor!" growled Haruka, throwing the invitation on the table with disgust. "When I get my hands on him I'm going to turn him inside out."
"Endymon can never be forgiven for the crime he made," said Artemis, staring at the envelope.
"How can the prince betray us?" whispered Hotaru, staring up at the elders with questioning in her eyes. "How could Mamoru?"
"Power," whispered Usagi.
"Voldemort is quite cocky to write a letter to you and invite you, Hime," said Michiru thoughtfully.
"What do you think about this Setsuna-san?" asked Shingo, his gazing switching between his sister and the Plutonian.
Setsuna stared thoughtfully at the letter, then at everyone who was seated around the table. Her eyes landed on the frowning princess. "Voldemort is trying to make it a point that he is ready for us,"
Usagi looked up from her glaring at the letter and stared at Setsuna with one eyebrow raised. "So, it's not a dinner invite but a battle invitation?"
"Hai,"
The princess sighed loudly and leaned back in her chair, head pounding with an impending headache. 'Men these days are so cocky, think they are ready for everything.' She mused, closing her eyes. 'Well, I'm just going to have to show him how wrong he is,'
Hermione cleared her throat uncertainly as a heavy silence filled the group. "But, how can he be ready for such a huge fight when he just rose to power two years ago? He still lets others do the dirty work for him, how can he be so cocky?"
Ron nodded his head in agreement, "How can you be so sure that you-know-who wrote that letter? Maybe it's a decoy,"
Usagi opened her eyes, and laughed. "We know, because . . .we just know Ron. Remember the time when my arm was cut? That happened because of a youma attack. Wormtail, as he called himself, took my blood. And if you look at the letter, you'd know that it was written with MY blood."
Harry choked into his drink and stared at Usagi in surprise. "Your what?" he asked in disbelief. "Why didn't you tell me?"
Usagi sighed and turned to Harry, "Sorry. I just couldn't that time,"
"More over, Usagi's blood was consumed by Voldemort himself, making him stronger than usual." Said Setsuna, staring at the group of teen wizards.
"Since it possesses great powers in it, it made him much stronger than usual. It could last him until he gets his hands on what he truly desires," said Michiru, turning to stare at Usagi.
"Wait, so now what?" asked Harry in concern for his girlfriend. "What do you guys plan to do?"
"We wait," said Luna, sitting on the table.
"The more important question is . . .are you going Usagi?" asked Ginny with a nervous expression on her face. She watched the blonde, take a sip from her champagne glass.
"You can't be seriously considering on going there," said Harry, staring at Usagi with concern.
A serious expression appeared on her face. With a scowl, she looked down at her glass away from Harry's piercing eyes. "I want him dead."
"But . . ."
Her hand encircled around the delicate glass and she unconsciously applied pressure on it. "I want him gone. I don't want to see him on this earth. If it takes everything . . ."
The glass cracked.
"We'll do everything," she said, looking up and meeting the eyes of the senshi. All 5 senshi nodded at each other, in full agreement. Satisfied, Usagi slammed the cracked glass on the table and abruptly stood up. Without another word, she left the room.
Silence fell upon the group, as shock fell upon the wizards and concern filled Harry as he watched his girlfriend leave.
Michiru sighed loudly, "You must forgive her, fighting is always an issue with her."
"But does that mean, that she'll be going?" asked Harry, staring at the two cat advisers.
Artemis shook his head, "I don't know. It's her decision, we just follow what her wishes are."
Setsuna smiled softly and clapped her hands together, "I think it's time for us to return to the party. I believe there's still a lot of dancing all of have got to do,"
The senshi moved to stand up, when Harry slammed his hands on the table and glared at the senshi. It made them stare at the boy in surprise.
"How can you let her do that? How can you just let her do her own decisions? If she goes, she might fall in the hands of Voldemort! You can't allow her to just go!" shouted Harry angrily, feeling totally frustrated and angered.
Haruka narrowed her eyes at the green eyed boy and leaned forward on the table. "Look boy, do you think it's easy for us to just let our princess do what she wants? You have no idea how hard these decisions are on her! We know that there are consequences in all the things that happen. We can't hold her down, because she is our princess! We respect her wishes. We wont let our princess down."
Harry glared at Haruka but said nothing; instead he stood up and marched past her. Opening the door, he stepped out of the room and closed it loudly.
Michiru grabbed Haruka's arm and smile at the shocked teens. "I believe it's time for us to head outside,"
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Usagi frowned, looking up at the full Moon from her bedroom balcony. 'Should I go? Maybe it's a trap. Maybe if I'll go, then Voldemort will just attack me upon arrival,' she mused, as the cold evening air wisped around her.
She still could hear the party going on, even if it was nearing midnight. She had excused herself from her uncle and all her classmates, telling them she was tired and needed rest.
She leaned forward on the railing and watched the silent city sleep. 'All these innocent people to safe,' she mused. Looking up, she watched clusters of clouds move with a faint frown.
'Why must my life be so difficult? I got the whole world on my shoulders, yet the whole world doesn't know. People are so naïve to their surroundings. Oblivious to everything, and then when we do our job . . .we don't even get a thank you,' she thought sadly.
"Human's will always be humans, remember that Serenity,"
"What?!" Usagi whirled around in surprise and stared at the one person she'd least expected to see. "Mother!"
Queen Serenity smiled softly at her daughter and chuckled, "What? I materialized all the way down here from the Moon, and I don't even get a hug?"
Usagi laughed and ran towards her mother, hugging her tightly around the waist. "I missed you so!"
Serenity laughed and hugged her daughter equally as hard. "Hai, I missed you too!"
Usagi gave her a thoughtful look and looked up, "Not that I'm complaining and all . . .but what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be on the moon?"
Serenity laughed and let her daughter go, "You always wanted answers,"
Usagi beamed, "Well, you know me . . ."
Serenity sighed, and stared at her daughter, "Ah my Serenity, my dear Serenity, look at how you've grown," she said wistfully, admiring her daughter in her dress. "You are quite a beautiful lady,"
Usagi blushed slightly and moved to join her mother by the railing. "Thank you," she said. Turning to the city once again, staring far ahead. "Something tells me you didn't come here to compliment on the way I dress,"
The queen sighed, and followed her daughter's gaze at the city. "You know me too well, Serenity," she said, with a small smile. "This city is marvelous," she breathed, taking in the different night-lights from all directions. "It looks so different when you are up close and not thousands of miles away,"
Usagi smiled, "You should come down more often then,"
The queen shook her head sadly, "I can only dream about that, my child. Being . . .dead certainly has it's drawbacks,"
Usagi bowed her head, "True,"
The queen stared at her daughter for a moment, staring at her with sadness yet with total admiration. "I feel your dilemma child," whispered the queen, reaching out and touching her daughter's shoulder.
"Why me?" whispered Usagi, shaking her head and looking down.
"Because there is no other you,"
Usagi looked up and stared at her mother. "No other me? What is that supposed to mean?"
"Voldemort doesn't go around and pick any random girl he wishes. He wants you, for the fact that there is no other you. You are unique, no one can ever be compared to you. That is why evil seems to always be after you, because you are not like anyone else," said the queen.
Usagi cocked her head to the side and stared at her mother. A small smile appeared on her face, "I guess, that does make a little sense,"
"A little?" asked the queen.
Usagi shrugged, "Well, ok. If you put it that way, maybe a little more sense that before . . ."
Serenity shook her head and smiled softly at her daughter, "Some things do not change,"
Usagi sighed and turned back to the city. "It's just, I don't think I'm ready for another fight,"
The queen moved closer to her daughter and placed a loving arm around her shoulders. "You have the senshi to assist you,"
Usagi placed her head on her mother's shoulder and heaved a heavy sigh, "I don't want my senshi to placed in danger. The inners have such wonderful lives now, I surely don't want them to be disturbed,"
"The outers can assist you more than enough," said Serenity, hugging her daughter closer to her.
"Hai I know . . .but it's not that . . .I don't think I can do it again. Do everything all over again," whispered Usagi, her asking slightly shaking with a hidden emotion.
"You can't let your past haunt you forever,"
Usagi shook her head. "Iie, I don't want to see my senshi die all over again. I don't want to hear the screams of agony from the people. I can't stand it . . .I don't want to see people suffer,"
"In the fight between good or evil, it can never be avoided to lose someone in order to defeat the evil." Said Serenity, looking down at her daughter. "You have got to be strong,"
The moonchild shook her head furiously, "I just can't. I can't afford to lose someone's life . . ." she said. "I can't do it. . .I'm not ready. . ."
"If you continue saying that you are not ready. . .how long will the people wait until they are saved from Voldemort? How long must they suffer?" asked the queen.
Usagi shook her head, "I just. . .just can't! It's hard. . ."
The queen smiled, "But you got Harry to help you,"
Usagi took a step back and stared up at her mother. "Harry?" she repeated. "No, no, no! The farther away from battle he is, the better. I don't want him to get hurt,"
"But isn't he your soulmate?"
"He is. . .but I can't afford to lose him. . .I don't want to. . ." whispered Usagi, turning away from her mother.
"Isn't he your only hope?"
"Hai. . .but. . .I don't want to see him suffer," mumbled the blonde, with a soft frown. Whirling around, she stared at her mother. "Don't you see? He is my everything to me. Finally I have found somebody who loves me for who I am, not for what power I posses. I love him with all my life, I don't want to lose him just because of a battle. He gives me hope, strength, love. . .I don't want to put him in danger!"
The queen smiled upon hearing those words, "If he is all that, then I do not see a problem why you aren't ready to take on the battle."
". . ."
"He loves you. . .he will be there for you. He is your soulmate. . ." said the queen with a knowing smile.
"But. . ." Usagi's eyes widened as she watched her mother slowly fade away into nothingness. "No! Don't go just yet!"
Serenity smiled, "You are ready. . .I am always here for you my child. . ."
Usagi sighed audibly, 'Why can't dead queens be more specific? What's with all the riddles?' she thought darkly. Shaking her head in utter confusion, she turned to look up at the rising new Moon.
An arousing feeling engulfed her body as she watched the Moon slowly rise high into the night sky. The feeling she had earlier with Harry seemed to have come back, this time quite more 'persistent' than ever to get what it wanted. Her cheeks were flushed when she entered her room finally and she took on an erratic breathing.
"This can't be happening now," she muttered to herself, as slowly a yearning grew inside of her. 'Soul Bonding,'
Her eyes shimmered in her dark room, as she earlier forgot to turn on the lights. Moving to her vanity, she switched on the night lamp next to her bed. Sitting down on the vanity chair, she checked out her reflection.
"Oh kami," she whispered, taking in her flushed cheeks and slightly perspiring body. 'Why didn't I notice this before?!' she mentally screamed. 'Because you were too busy flirting with Harry, that's why!' yelled another voice.
"Just stay focused," she muttered to herself, taking a deep breath and breathing out. That helped her a bit. Propping her head on her right hand, she sighed loudly. "Kami,"
In the light of her lamp, she saw something glimmer at the edge of her vanity top. Looking up, she saw Voldemort's letter near the edge of the table. Her name glittered in the lightly almost taunting her.
In her frustration earlier, she must have thrown the letter at her vanity when she entered her room. She really didn't remember placing it on the table. Usagi reached for it and brought it to her line of vision.
'To go or not to go. . .that is the question,' a frown appeared on her face. She opened the letter and reread the invitation. 'August 29. . .the night before Harry will leave.'
Her eyes suddenly shook and sadness washed over her. 'One week. . .one week, and I'll no longer will see him.' She thought sadly. 'I just can't go on that night. . .I just can't. . .I must spent it with Harry. . .I. . .'
Another loud confused sigh escaped her lips and she dropped her letter. The letter, along with the envelope, slowly drifted to the ground. Folding her arms at the table, she let her head drop on them.
'What to do?'
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The door slowly creaked open, allowing some light into the dim room. Harry silently stepped into the dim room and closed the door behind him silently. Quickly spotting Usagi's hunched over form at the vanity, he couldn't help but smile slightly.
Creeping over the unsuspecting girl without much sound, he placed a hand on her shoulder and shook her slightly. Sitting down on the bed next to her, he shook her once more.
"Hey. . .wake up," he whispered, he stole a glance at her wall clock. A quarter to 12. "It's still early," he added with a grin.
A loud sigh came from Usagi before she sat up straight. "Whatever. . ." she muttered, rubbing her cheek thoughtfully. "I was napping . . .not sleeping . . ." she informed the chuckling boy. She must have fallen asleep after thinking so hard about the matter with Voldemort.
"Will you stop that?" she snapped, staring at Harry with a frown.
Harry shook his head, "It's just you look so cute when you wake up," he laughed more when Usagi pouted.
The blonde rolled her eyes, "Haha, very funny Romeo,"
"Aww, don't tell me you're angry now," said Harry, pulling Usagi's hand and making her stand up and sit next to him on the bed.
"Well. . ." mumbled Usagi, "You did laugh at me,"
Harry laughed and slung his arm around her, pulling her closer to him. "Don't take it that way,"
Usagi sighed and leaned into his embrace, "You're just lucky you didn't catch me early morning. I am not a morning person,"
"Well then. . .I am lucky, aren't I?" commented Harry.
Usagi smiled ruefully, and looked up at him. "Yes, yes your are," she said, in a hushed voice.
"So, what are you doing here?" asked Usagi, looking into his enticing green eyes. Something inside of her was burning, wanting him to touch her more. His hands on her shoulder were burning her insides. An arousing feeling swept over, as she moved closer to him.
"I was worried about you. The stunt you did down there and all the things that happened tonight. I was wondering if you got it all together," answered Harry, too staring into her blue eyes that gleamed with an untapped emotion. His insides did a churn when she moved closer to him. Desperately wanting to feed the fire that was inside of him, he leaned forward to her face.
Usagi smiled slyly and too leaned forward. She felt daring tonight, so she moved even closer to Harry and letting on of her legs be draped over his own. "Aren't you sure you didn't come here for this?" she asked in a husky voice.
He grinned and let one of his hands drop on her leg, touching it sensually. "Maybe," he answered, while tracing invisible circles on her leg. He smirked when he earned a low groan from the girl.
"You know," said Usagi, hear breathing now becoming slightly erratic. "We really didn't get to kiss for the whole day,"
her breath against his face was sending shivers up his spine. He never thought he would feel so much intensity for a girl. His mind went totally numb tonight for no reason at all, but he knew he must be with her tonight. If felt so completing to be with her for some reason. Harry smirked, "I know, I was wondering if there was something wrong with us,"
Usagi grinned slyly once more before surprising Harry once more and jumping on his lap and straddling him. The contact sent both into much more erratic breathing. Her mind went numb momentarily and she leaned forward. "You don't mind if we fix that?" she asked.
"I don't mind at all," he breathed, staring at her with a much fiery passion. Both his hands did their own magic on her, as they traveled up her legs and around her hips and waist, earning more sensual groans from the girl. Enjoying the whole new pounding feeling, he leaned forward and kissed her fully on the lips.
The feeling of having the world explode around them overwhelmed both teens. As with a much fiery passion, both indulged in the others presence. A feeling of warmth, swept over both of them as the kiss turned into a very heated one. Passions grew and desires needed to be fed. The soul searing kiss, welded both of them together and made them one. They would now be together, forever.
Behind them, the clock struck 12 and the Moon rose to its highest glory. Some might say, that it shone brighter that usual.
Though now having done the bonding process, desires still were high. The intensity of the kiss brought both teens into a heated passion. And perhaps, nothing would stop them now until either would get their fill.
"Oh kami," whispered Usagi, after both finally broke from the kiss to catch their breath. Looking down at Harry, she watched him gaze at her with equal desire. "I love you," she whispered.
"I love you too," responded Harry, being a bit out of breath. His insides were going haywire after he felt that exhilarating feeling of being one with her during the kiss. It surely must have meant something.
It didn't take long before, he kissed her once more and started traveling down onto her neck. Kissing and sucking the sensual spot on her neck, leaving a small mark there. All the while, allowing his hands to travel around her body.
"Oh, Harry," breathed Usagi.
It didn't take a long while before once of Usagi's straps of her dress were slowly moving down her shoulder. It was then before both teens finally realized what they were doing.
Harry gave her another kiss on the bare shoulder before looking up, "Tell me to stop, now," he ordered, before kissing her on the lips once more.
After the long, hard kiss, Usagi sighed loudly. "We should stop," she said. She moved, getting off his lap and sitting down next to him.
Harry nodded, "Right,"
Usagi placed her head on his shoulder, the effects of their bonding slowly drifting away. "Thank you though," she said thoughtfully, staring blankly at the dark area of her room.
Harry turned to look down at her, "For what?" he asked.
Usagi shrugged, "For this," she said, extending her arms side ways. "For everything,"
Harry smiled, "You're welcome," he hugged her slightly.
Usagi stifled a yawn, "I'm tired,"
Harry turned to her and watched her. Letting go of her, he moved to stand up. "Maybe I should go," he said.
Usagi watched him stand with a frown. 'He's leaving. . .like he will be leaving in a week,' she thought sadly. Shaking her head, she stood up and grabbed his hand. "No! Don't go. . .stay,"
Harry stopped and turned to look at her with mild surprise, "What?"
Usagi shook her head with a small smile, "Please, stay. Just for one night?" she pleaded, tugging his arm.
"But,"
"I want you to stay. . .don't go, not now. . ." pleaded Usagi, her eyes slowly watering.
Harry sighed, "Okay," he said. His eyes went back to the door. "What if your uncle or worst Haruka come in here?" he asked uncertainly.
Usagi beamed at him, pulling him to her bed. "We'll worry about those, later," she said. Sitting down on the bed, she removed her sandals. "Now. . .I just wanna sleep," she said, turning to her bedside table and turning off the lamp.
Harry laughed slightly and followed her lead. Taking off his shoes, he watched her crawl into bed, not minding to change from her dress. Smiling at how cute, yet deadly, she can be, he crawled into bed with her and lay next to her.
"That's better," mumbled Usagi, snuggling up next to Harry and taking in his familiar scent of cinnamon. She would try never to forget this moment, knowing very well that this might be one of the last intimate moments she would share with him.
Draping an arm around her to pull her close, he kissed the tip of her nose. "Good night, Usagi," he said, in a whisper.
Usagi smiled softly into his arms, "Good night Harry,"
The music still was pounding downstairs, yet two lovers slept together serenely. For once, both ignored the problems of the world and listened contently to each others beating of the heart.
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"Wake up,"
The blonde sighed loudly and grabbed Harry's arm and snuggled up to it. "Five more minutes Luna," she mumbled.
"Usagi," grumbled Harry, shaking his arm in hopes of waking the girl. "Wake up!"
"Later Luna," mumbled Usagi, hugging Harry around the waist and dozing off once more.
Harry smiled slightly, "You leave me no other choice,"
A soft kiss woke Usagi up immediately. "Morning," she said, smiling up at the boy.
"Morning," said Harry, sitting up next to her.
Usagi sat up and stretched, "We better head down for breakfast," she said, staring at Harry.
Harry nodded, "I better get a shower and change too," he said thoughtfully.
Usagi watched him stand up and head for the door. "You know," she said thoughtfully, making him stop. "I can get used to this, waking up beside you,"
Harry laughed, "Don't. Haruka will have my head for sure if she finds out I spent the night in your room,"
Usagi grinned and shook her head, "True, it would be a waste,"
Harry leaned down and kissed her on the cheek, "See you later,"
Usagi smiled softly, "Bye," She watched him open the door and slowly stick his head out and look around. She giggled softly as he gave her a thumbs up sign before quickly disappearing into the hallway and closing the door.
Stepping off her bed, she stretched lazily. Turning to her mirror, she made a face. Her party dress was all wrinkled in all places imaginable. "This would take hours to iron," she mused to herself. Deciding it was high time to step out of the dress and take a bath, she headed towards her bathroom.
After a shower, she came back out dressed only in her towel. Stepping into a pair of jeans and sneakers, she pulled on a pink cardigan. Quickly drying her hair, she braided it with ease.
"Better hurry," she said upon hearing her own stomach grumble loudly. She made her bed quickly and was about to step away to admire her handiwork, when something crunched under her shoes.
Her smile soon vanished as she saw Voldemort's invitation. Taking it in her hand, she sat on the edge of her bed and stared at it blankly. Her eyes moved towards the calendar with a hint of sadness in them.
'Six days more to go. . .six days to make a decision,' she mused sadly.
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"You weren't in our room last night," whispered Ron, as Harry sat down next to him. He turned to the boy with curiosity. "You spent to night with her!" he hissed to his best friend, nodding towards Usagi, who sat across them.
Harry blushed slightly and reached for a croissant. "Don't tell anyone," he whispered.
Ron smiled smugly, "As long as you tell me what happened," he whispered back, before stuffing half a roll into his mouth.
"Nothing happened," murmured Harry, while buttering his pastry. "Nothing,"
The red head rolled his eyes, "Oh sure, tell that to everyone,"
Fighting the urge to throttle his best friend, Harry rolled his eyes. "Really nothing happened,"
"What are you two whispering about?!" asked Hermione suspiciously eyeing the two boys.
Ron gulped, and shook his head vehemently, "Nothing, nothing!"
Usagi turned and watched Harry, she caught his eye and raised a delicate eyebrow in question. He in turn shrugged. She shook her head in amusement and went back to her eating.
"Did you guys see Luna? I didn't see her today," asked Usagi, turning to the girls.
"She and Artemis went along with Setsuna and the others," informed Ginny, looking up from her crossword puzzle.
"You know, to discuss about the you-know-what," said Hermione, turning to Usagi.
"You-know-" repeated Usagi with a confused expression. Her eyes widened slightly upon realizing what the "you-know-what" was. "Oh. . .that!"
"They'll be back tonight," said Ron. He scratched his head thoughtfully. "That is what I think they said,"
"Talking about the 'you-know-what'. . .are you going?" asked Shingo, staring at his sister with interest. All the talking on the table stopped, turning to the silent girl with interest.
Usagi stared down on her plate with regret. She couldn't tell them yet what her decision was. She might end up doing the complete opposite and then she'd be lying. She couldn't tell them she'd not be going, because she wasn't even sure yet to go. And she couldn't tell them that she wouldn't, because she wasn't sure either about that. 'Oh kami,' she thought.
Smiling softly at them, she shook her head. "I don't want to talk about it, ok?"
Shingo's eyes widened slightly, "Bu-but!"
Usagi shook her head, "Look, not now ok?" she asked. Turning to her wristwatch she stared at the little machinery. Her eyes widened upon seeing the time. "11? It's already eleven?"
"Well yeah, all of us got a little late in sleeping. So naturally we'd be a little late in waking up," said Hermione with a confused look.
Ron grinned, "Even mum and dad are still knocked out. I think dad had a little too much of that muggle champagne."
"I'm late!" whined Usagi, standing up backing away of the table. "They're going to kill me!"
"What? Kill who?" asked Harry, with a confused look.
"Late for wha?. . .oh!" Shingo's eyes widened suddenly upon realization. "I forgot!"
"What's going on?" asked Ginny, seeing both siblings going crazy.
"Quidditch!" said Shingo, shaking is head in dismay. "We totally forgot about our Quidditch practice!"
"We better be going," said Usagi.
"You practice while school is out?" asked Harry, slightly amazed.
Ron grinned, "Cool. Asian Quidditch,"
Shingo ran past them, going to their rooms to get their brooms. Usagi watched him zoom by. "Yeah. We don't have much to do actually, so we play Quidditch." She said, as they moved to the fireplace.
"And your headmaster. . ."
"Mistress," corrected Usagi, smiling slightly at Hermione.
Hermione nodded, "Right. Your headmistress is alright with that? Using school property without supervision?"
Usagi shrugged, "Sure, as long as we don't blow up the school, it's fine," she smiled slightly at the thought.
"Can we come?" asked Ginny, eagerly wanting to see other school's Quidditch.
Usagi beamed, "Sure, why not?"
Hermione smiled, "It would be great to see your school," she said. "I've never seen a foreign school before. How interesting," she added wistfully.
"Here you go," said Shingo, stepping up next to Usagi and handing her a Firebolt.
Ron's eyes widened, "You two own Firebolts?" he asked.
"Hey, I own one too," commented Harry, staring down at his girlfriend's broom.
Usagi shrugged, "Cost me 6 months of allowance, plus several tutorial lessons and then extra work here in the inn," she said thoughtfully. "Something I will never do again,"
Shingo frowned, "Enough with the reminiscing, we better go!"
Usagi sighed, "Hai. Better go," she said, throwing some floo powder into the flames.
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"Welcome to Yatazawa School of witchcraft and wizardry. Where every day is not an ordinary day at all," beamed Usagi, as finally the last of them stepped out of the fire.
"Not an ordinary day?" repeated Harry, with a confused look.
Usagi shrugged, "Just felt like saying it,"
"So where are we?" inquired Ginny, looking around the huge room.
"Megumi's locker rooms," informed Shingo, stepping up to one of the lockers that lined the left side of the wall.
"Megumi is our house," said Usagi, walking up to her locker and opening it. "I think Hogwarts does that house sorting thing too, right?" she asked, while pulling a white and gold robe out.
"Yeah, we got that," said Ron, while exploring the locker room with much interest. The left side of the room was lined with golden lockers. While on the right side, held a huge wooden cabinet filled with pictured and old trophies. A small chalkboard stood up front and benches filled the room. Draperies of gold and white hung around the room, with a large letter 'M' embroidered on each.
"How far are we from the city?" asked Hermione, sitting down in one of the plush chairs.
Shingo shrugged thoughtfully while pulling on his robes. "Dunno. . .we're actually near the mountain ranges. Near the Black Forest actually," he said, pointing out the window and to the far away woods.
"C'mon, I think the guys have already started playing," said Usagi, moving towards the open door.
"This is so cool," breathed Ginny as they walked into the huge Quidditch pitch. Similar to Hogwarts, huge stands that rose up in the air were draped with houses colors and flags.
"There they are," said Usagi, pointing at the group of 5 up ahead.
"Tsukino!" yelled Hajime, as they marched up the group. "What took you two so long?"
"Well after a collective round of drinks last night. . ." said Usagi, shrugging nonchalantly.
"You used that one last year," said Reika, popping up next to Hajime. "And besides, there were no alcoholic beverages at your party last night,"
Usagi laughed nervously, "So, we overslept. No biggie,"
A vein dangerously popped up on their captain's forehead. "No biggie? You say it's no biggie? We lost valuable gaming time here,"
Takeru slapped Hajime on the back, "Chill man. We're just playing here anyway," he said. "Besides, if you continue yelling that way, you'll get old,"
"Anyway," said Shingo, stepping up to the group. "I'll introduce you guys to our friends from England. Guys, these are Hermione, Ron, Ginny and Harry," he said pointing to each one of them.
"And," intercepted Usagi. "You already know Hajime, so he's no problem. This is Takeru, he's a beater along with Tonchi. Reika and Kayla here are also chasers. I think you saw these guys at the party last night. And oh. . .Hajime is our seeker," Usagi beamed slightly.
A collective round of 'hello's' when around the group. Along with some ogling on Harry from those who didn't meet him before.
"This is so cool seeing other school's Quidditch," said Ron, as they separated from the group and headed to the stands.
"It is quite interesting to be at another school," mused Hermione, as they climbed up the stands.
"I can't wait to see Usagi play," mused Harry, as they reached the top of the stands. They silently made their way to a bench up front and sat.
"You can see the school from here," breathed Hermione, amazement shining in her eyes as she stood up and eyed the school that towered behind the stadium.
"It's huge," said Ron, letting out a low whistle of amazement.
"It's beautiful!" grinned Ginny, staring at the castle with astonishment. The front of the castle had magnificent oak doors with huge stone steps. Its towers rose high in the air, with garlands of roses and different assortment of flowers climbing up its walls. The grounds were lush green and a cobblestone path led to different directions of the grounds. A huge fountain stood in front of the school, from their view it looked like a maiden holding a pot with the water pouring out if it. A nymph perhaps it was.
"They're starting!" announced Harry, though too being fascinated with the school he had most of his attention glued on Usagi. No sooner said, the seven players rose in the air and began to play a fast round of Quidditch.
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"My arm hurts," whined Shingo, after stepping out of the fireplace.
"You should have seen me!" fussed Ron, stumbling out of the fireplace. "I was brilliant!"
Harry shook his head ruefully, "Yes you were," he said. "For the first 5 tries that is,"
"As you may be a keeper, I'll be this years new chaser," grinned Ginny.
Usagi shook her head in amusement. "So all of you were good," she said. "Who's up for some food?"
A collective round of 'I's' came from the group before they all scurried away into the kitchen.
Enjoying the feeling of sereneness with her friends, Usagi laughed along with Ginny as they heard Hermione berating Ron once more while they were preparing their snacks. For these several moments, she completely forgot of what impending doom may lie ahead.
"Stuff it Ron. Usagi's team creamed you," snapped Hermione, now having enough of Ron's self-complimenting attitude.
"Ah, you are just jealous because you didn't get the quaffle through me." Grinned Ron, waving a carrot at Hermione. "You, my dear, throw crooked!"
"I what?!" Hermione raised a delicate eyebrow. An intimidating look appeared on her face.
Harry grabbed Ron before he could say anything else. "Just ignore him Hermione," he said.
Ignoring several chefs that whizzed by her, Usagi grinned. "I'd say keep Ron away from 'Mione tonight. She looks ready to kill,"
Ginny laughed too, "That just shows you never to insult a girl on how she throws."
Shingo scratched his head thoughtfully, "I'll keep that in mind,"
Shaking her head in delight, Usagi turned back in finishing her sandwich. She faintly listened to Hermione mutter under her breath of egoist men and strangling Ron. The thought of seeing Hermione strangling Ron made her laugh.
"Auch," she hissed, as her knife slipped from her hands and hitting her finger. A deep cut appeared and slowly crimson blood started to appear.
"Usagi? You alright?" asked Harry, quickly appearing by her side.
Usagi watched as the knife clattered noisily on the pearly white floor. She stood there transfixed for a minute, holding her injured hand and watching the blood slowly drip onto the floor next to the knife.
'Is this what Voldemort wants? The essence that is inside me?' she thought, staring at the bloodied tip of the knife.
"Usagi are you alright?" repeated Harry, watching his girlfriend stare blankly at the floor where the dripping blood was making a tiny mess.
'What if. . .what if I'll just. . .just cut it all off. Get it all out. . .' she mused, staring at the drops of blood. Crouching down on the ground, she fingered the handle of the knife. 'Maybe. . .' Everything was blank, like nothingness had consumed her mind. She felt nothing.
Frowning softly, Harry crouched down next to her. Her eyes held a glazed look as she stared down on the ground. Reaching out, he touched her injured hand. "Hey. . ."
'Hey. . .' his voice echoed throughout her head. 'No!' she suddenly thought, her hand recoiled from the handle of the knife and once again it clattered loudly on the floor. Shaking her head to drop all those weird thoughts, she looked up to see Harry kissing her injured finger.
"There, all better. . .right?" he asked, smiling slightly at her.
Usagi nodded and smiled back lightly. Still quite shaken over the very fact that she might have actually tried to kill herself. "Hai. . .thank you," she said, leaning forward she kissed him on the lips quickly. "You're my hero," she whispered gratefully.
If he had not called her. . .then she might have. . .
"Is it just me, or is it awfully quite here?" asked Ginny, looking down at Usagi and Harry with slight worry.
Hermione let out a loud gasp when she turned around from the counter. "Oh my lord. . ."
Ron's eyes widened slightly upon turning around too and facing the whole kitchen. "Bloody hell. . ."
Usagi frowned, and stood up along with Harry. Staring at the kitchen she frowned. 'What the?' The whole kitchen personnel were frozen. Every chef and cook was frozen in a certain position that they might have been doing earlier. Everything was literally frozen. Even a pizza dough was still in mid flight.
"What's going on?!" asked Harry, slightly alarmed.
Usagi sighed loudly, her gaze switched to her finger for a second trying to see if the bleeding stopped. A look of annoyance crossed her face. "Pluto,"
As if hearing the princess' words, a portal appeared in the middle of the kitchen. As it steadily grew, Usagi only grew more annoyed. Finally, Pluto along the two Moon cats stepped out of the whole.
"Bloody brilliant!" cried Ron, staring in awe at the henshined Pluto.
Ignoring the red head's out burst, Pluto turned to the Hime. "Hime," she said, bowing slightly.
"This is completely unnecessary," said Usagi, frowning softly. Once more taking in the frozen states the kitchen personnel were in.
"I've decided take my post at the gates and look up on any unnatural activities. It'll help us when finding any dark energies," said Pluto, faintly eyeing a frozen cook. "This was the only way to come to you in the quickest way as possible,"
"By freezing people? Since when did Cronus allow you to do that?" asked Usagi, with a loud sigh.
"Since your mother said so, Usagi," said Luna, jumping on the counter along with Artemis.
"Oh,"
"Yes, Oh." Repeated Artemis, with a bemused expression while sniffing a sandwich with interest.
"Hey! That's mine!" cried Ron, watching the cat take a bite of it.
"So, what do we the pleasure of seeing you now?" asked Usagi.
Pluto smiled, "It's time for us to be training again." She said. "We can't go into battle without preparation. Therefore, it has been decided that you will be training with the outers now,"
"I will be what?!" asked Usagi, a surprised expression appeared on her face.
"Yes. Now. . .Luna will have the details," said Pluto, enjoying to see the princess in a semi-surprised, semi-peeved state. "Now then. . .Ja ne!" She did a back flip into the portal and closing it behind her.
"PLUTO!" yelled Usagi, as all her thoughts of spending Harry's last days here with him went down the drain. "Come back here!"
The whole kitchen, then just unfroze. Leaving a very peeved princess, and a couple of stunned teenagers behind. Pluto smiled softly as she watched them through one of the gates mirrors.
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So that's that. Hmm . . .how many chapters more to go? Only few chapters left! And the mystery is on.
What happens after the war? Will Harry and Usagi still see each other or are they meant in two different worlds? Continents apart? Who knows.
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Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, they belong to JK Rowling. Also, I do not own Sailor Moon, they belong to Naoko Takeuchi. I own however, the plot and any Magical Inn characters and the Megumi Quidditch team players.
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Chapter 13 "The Part (II)"
Dear Princess Serenity,
You are cordially invited to dinner on the night of August the 29th at my humble abode. It would be an honor to have you as a guest and discuss the whole predicament. Wouldn't it be nice to hear both sides of the story? Yours, and mine perhaps we could come to some level grounds. Wouldn't that be just grand? I apologize for my minions 'lack of respect' for your town and destroying half of your muggle cities. As you may know, help is so hard to find these days. I believe you do don't you? Prince Endymon surely would be a perfect example for that, isn't he?
Your presence is greatly required, for your need and for your people. Come and set your future. I prefer if you would dress for the occasion. With honor,
Voldemort
PS: Thank you for your 'donation', it was quite. . . 'helpful'
"I want him dead,"
Anger blazed in her eyes, as she watched Haruka angrily read the letter over and over. She uncrossed and crossed her legs and folded her arms across her chest, a habit she acquired long ago.
The group of senshi along Shingo and the others had gone to a separate room, away from prying ears. For now, they had one edgy princess on them.
"Dead?" repeated Harry, staring at his girlfriend with shook. "You'll try to kill him? Isn't that kinda dangerous?"
"That filthy traitor!" growled Haruka, throwing the invitation on the table with disgust. "When I get my hands on him I'm going to turn him inside out."
"Endymon can never be forgiven for the crime he made," said Artemis, staring at the envelope.
"How can the prince betray us?" whispered Hotaru, staring up at the elders with questioning in her eyes. "How could Mamoru?"
"Power," whispered Usagi.
"Voldemort is quite cocky to write a letter to you and invite you, Hime," said Michiru thoughtfully.
"What do you think about this Setsuna-san?" asked Shingo, his gazing switching between his sister and the Plutonian.
Setsuna stared thoughtfully at the letter, then at everyone who was seated around the table. Her eyes landed on the frowning princess. "Voldemort is trying to make it a point that he is ready for us,"
Usagi looked up from her glaring at the letter and stared at Setsuna with one eyebrow raised. "So, it's not a dinner invite but a battle invitation?"
"Hai,"
The princess sighed loudly and leaned back in her chair, head pounding with an impending headache. 'Men these days are so cocky, think they are ready for everything.' She mused, closing her eyes. 'Well, I'm just going to have to show him how wrong he is,'
Hermione cleared her throat uncertainly as a heavy silence filled the group. "But, how can he be ready for such a huge fight when he just rose to power two years ago? He still lets others do the dirty work for him, how can he be so cocky?"
Ron nodded his head in agreement, "How can you be so sure that you-know-who wrote that letter? Maybe it's a decoy,"
Usagi opened her eyes, and laughed. "We know, because . . .we just know Ron. Remember the time when my arm was cut? That happened because of a youma attack. Wormtail, as he called himself, took my blood. And if you look at the letter, you'd know that it was written with MY blood."
Harry choked into his drink and stared at Usagi in surprise. "Your what?" he asked in disbelief. "Why didn't you tell me?"
Usagi sighed and turned to Harry, "Sorry. I just couldn't that time,"
"More over, Usagi's blood was consumed by Voldemort himself, making him stronger than usual." Said Setsuna, staring at the group of teen wizards.
"Since it possesses great powers in it, it made him much stronger than usual. It could last him until he gets his hands on what he truly desires," said Michiru, turning to stare at Usagi.
"Wait, so now what?" asked Harry in concern for his girlfriend. "What do you guys plan to do?"
"We wait," said Luna, sitting on the table.
"The more important question is . . .are you going Usagi?" asked Ginny with a nervous expression on her face. She watched the blonde, take a sip from her champagne glass.
"You can't be seriously considering on going there," said Harry, staring at Usagi with concern.
A serious expression appeared on her face. With a scowl, she looked down at her glass away from Harry's piercing eyes. "I want him dead."
"But . . ."
Her hand encircled around the delicate glass and she unconsciously applied pressure on it. "I want him gone. I don't want to see him on this earth. If it takes everything . . ."
The glass cracked.
"We'll do everything," she said, looking up and meeting the eyes of the senshi. All 5 senshi nodded at each other, in full agreement. Satisfied, Usagi slammed the cracked glass on the table and abruptly stood up. Without another word, she left the room.
Silence fell upon the group, as shock fell upon the wizards and concern filled Harry as he watched his girlfriend leave.
Michiru sighed loudly, "You must forgive her, fighting is always an issue with her."
"But does that mean, that she'll be going?" asked Harry, staring at the two cat advisers.
Artemis shook his head, "I don't know. It's her decision, we just follow what her wishes are."
Setsuna smiled softly and clapped her hands together, "I think it's time for us to return to the party. I believe there's still a lot of dancing all of have got to do,"
The senshi moved to stand up, when Harry slammed his hands on the table and glared at the senshi. It made them stare at the boy in surprise.
"How can you let her do that? How can you just let her do her own decisions? If she goes, she might fall in the hands of Voldemort! You can't allow her to just go!" shouted Harry angrily, feeling totally frustrated and angered.
Haruka narrowed her eyes at the green eyed boy and leaned forward on the table. "Look boy, do you think it's easy for us to just let our princess do what she wants? You have no idea how hard these decisions are on her! We know that there are consequences in all the things that happen. We can't hold her down, because she is our princess! We respect her wishes. We wont let our princess down."
Harry glared at Haruka but said nothing; instead he stood up and marched past her. Opening the door, he stepped out of the room and closed it loudly.
Michiru grabbed Haruka's arm and smile at the shocked teens. "I believe it's time for us to head outside,"
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Usagi frowned, looking up at the full Moon from her bedroom balcony. 'Should I go? Maybe it's a trap. Maybe if I'll go, then Voldemort will just attack me upon arrival,' she mused, as the cold evening air wisped around her.
She still could hear the party going on, even if it was nearing midnight. She had excused herself from her uncle and all her classmates, telling them she was tired and needed rest.
She leaned forward on the railing and watched the silent city sleep. 'All these innocent people to safe,' she mused. Looking up, she watched clusters of clouds move with a faint frown.
'Why must my life be so difficult? I got the whole world on my shoulders, yet the whole world doesn't know. People are so naïve to their surroundings. Oblivious to everything, and then when we do our job . . .we don't even get a thank you,' she thought sadly.
"Human's will always be humans, remember that Serenity,"
"What?!" Usagi whirled around in surprise and stared at the one person she'd least expected to see. "Mother!"
Queen Serenity smiled softly at her daughter and chuckled, "What? I materialized all the way down here from the Moon, and I don't even get a hug?"
Usagi laughed and ran towards her mother, hugging her tightly around the waist. "I missed you so!"
Serenity laughed and hugged her daughter equally as hard. "Hai, I missed you too!"
Usagi gave her a thoughtful look and looked up, "Not that I'm complaining and all . . .but what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be on the moon?"
Serenity laughed and let her daughter go, "You always wanted answers,"
Usagi beamed, "Well, you know me . . ."
Serenity sighed, and stared at her daughter, "Ah my Serenity, my dear Serenity, look at how you've grown," she said wistfully, admiring her daughter in her dress. "You are quite a beautiful lady,"
Usagi blushed slightly and moved to join her mother by the railing. "Thank you," she said. Turning to the city once again, staring far ahead. "Something tells me you didn't come here to compliment on the way I dress,"
The queen sighed, and followed her daughter's gaze at the city. "You know me too well, Serenity," she said, with a small smile. "This city is marvelous," she breathed, taking in the different night-lights from all directions. "It looks so different when you are up close and not thousands of miles away,"
Usagi smiled, "You should come down more often then,"
The queen shook her head sadly, "I can only dream about that, my child. Being . . .dead certainly has it's drawbacks,"
Usagi bowed her head, "True,"
The queen stared at her daughter for a moment, staring at her with sadness yet with total admiration. "I feel your dilemma child," whispered the queen, reaching out and touching her daughter's shoulder.
"Why me?" whispered Usagi, shaking her head and looking down.
"Because there is no other you,"
Usagi looked up and stared at her mother. "No other me? What is that supposed to mean?"
"Voldemort doesn't go around and pick any random girl he wishes. He wants you, for the fact that there is no other you. You are unique, no one can ever be compared to you. That is why evil seems to always be after you, because you are not like anyone else," said the queen.
Usagi cocked her head to the side and stared at her mother. A small smile appeared on her face, "I guess, that does make a little sense,"
"A little?" asked the queen.
Usagi shrugged, "Well, ok. If you put it that way, maybe a little more sense that before . . ."
Serenity shook her head and smiled softly at her daughter, "Some things do not change,"
Usagi sighed and turned back to the city. "It's just, I don't think I'm ready for another fight,"
The queen moved closer to her daughter and placed a loving arm around her shoulders. "You have the senshi to assist you,"
Usagi placed her head on her mother's shoulder and heaved a heavy sigh, "I don't want my senshi to placed in danger. The inners have such wonderful lives now, I surely don't want them to be disturbed,"
"The outers can assist you more than enough," said Serenity, hugging her daughter closer to her.
"Hai I know . . .but it's not that . . .I don't think I can do it again. Do everything all over again," whispered Usagi, her asking slightly shaking with a hidden emotion.
"You can't let your past haunt you forever,"
Usagi shook her head. "Iie, I don't want to see my senshi die all over again. I don't want to hear the screams of agony from the people. I can't stand it . . .I don't want to see people suffer,"
"In the fight between good or evil, it can never be avoided to lose someone in order to defeat the evil." Said Serenity, looking down at her daughter. "You have got to be strong,"
The moonchild shook her head furiously, "I just can't. I can't afford to lose someone's life . . ." she said. "I can't do it. . .I'm not ready. . ."
"If you continue saying that you are not ready. . .how long will the people wait until they are saved from Voldemort? How long must they suffer?" asked the queen.
Usagi shook her head, "I just. . .just can't! It's hard. . ."
The queen smiled, "But you got Harry to help you,"
Usagi took a step back and stared up at her mother. "Harry?" she repeated. "No, no, no! The farther away from battle he is, the better. I don't want him to get hurt,"
"But isn't he your soulmate?"
"He is. . .but I can't afford to lose him. . .I don't want to. . ." whispered Usagi, turning away from her mother.
"Isn't he your only hope?"
"Hai. . .but. . .I don't want to see him suffer," mumbled the blonde, with a soft frown. Whirling around, she stared at her mother. "Don't you see? He is my everything to me. Finally I have found somebody who loves me for who I am, not for what power I posses. I love him with all my life, I don't want to lose him just because of a battle. He gives me hope, strength, love. . .I don't want to put him in danger!"
The queen smiled upon hearing those words, "If he is all that, then I do not see a problem why you aren't ready to take on the battle."
". . ."
"He loves you. . .he will be there for you. He is your soulmate. . ." said the queen with a knowing smile.
"But. . ." Usagi's eyes widened as she watched her mother slowly fade away into nothingness. "No! Don't go just yet!"
Serenity smiled, "You are ready. . .I am always here for you my child. . ."
Usagi sighed audibly, 'Why can't dead queens be more specific? What's with all the riddles?' she thought darkly. Shaking her head in utter confusion, she turned to look up at the rising new Moon.
An arousing feeling engulfed her body as she watched the Moon slowly rise high into the night sky. The feeling she had earlier with Harry seemed to have come back, this time quite more 'persistent' than ever to get what it wanted. Her cheeks were flushed when she entered her room finally and she took on an erratic breathing.
"This can't be happening now," she muttered to herself, as slowly a yearning grew inside of her. 'Soul Bonding,'
Her eyes shimmered in her dark room, as she earlier forgot to turn on the lights. Moving to her vanity, she switched on the night lamp next to her bed. Sitting down on the vanity chair, she checked out her reflection.
"Oh kami," she whispered, taking in her flushed cheeks and slightly perspiring body. 'Why didn't I notice this before?!' she mentally screamed. 'Because you were too busy flirting with Harry, that's why!' yelled another voice.
"Just stay focused," she muttered to herself, taking a deep breath and breathing out. That helped her a bit. Propping her head on her right hand, she sighed loudly. "Kami,"
In the light of her lamp, she saw something glimmer at the edge of her vanity top. Looking up, she saw Voldemort's letter near the edge of the table. Her name glittered in the lightly almost taunting her.
In her frustration earlier, she must have thrown the letter at her vanity when she entered her room. She really didn't remember placing it on the table. Usagi reached for it and brought it to her line of vision.
'To go or not to go. . .that is the question,' a frown appeared on her face. She opened the letter and reread the invitation. 'August 29. . .the night before Harry will leave.'
Her eyes suddenly shook and sadness washed over her. 'One week. . .one week, and I'll no longer will see him.' She thought sadly. 'I just can't go on that night. . .I just can't. . .I must spent it with Harry. . .I. . .'
Another loud confused sigh escaped her lips and she dropped her letter. The letter, along with the envelope, slowly drifted to the ground. Folding her arms at the table, she let her head drop on them.
'What to do?'
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The door slowly creaked open, allowing some light into the dim room. Harry silently stepped into the dim room and closed the door behind him silently. Quickly spotting Usagi's hunched over form at the vanity, he couldn't help but smile slightly.
Creeping over the unsuspecting girl without much sound, he placed a hand on her shoulder and shook her slightly. Sitting down on the bed next to her, he shook her once more.
"Hey. . .wake up," he whispered, he stole a glance at her wall clock. A quarter to 12. "It's still early," he added with a grin.
A loud sigh came from Usagi before she sat up straight. "Whatever. . ." she muttered, rubbing her cheek thoughtfully. "I was napping . . .not sleeping . . ." she informed the chuckling boy. She must have fallen asleep after thinking so hard about the matter with Voldemort.
"Will you stop that?" she snapped, staring at Harry with a frown.
Harry shook his head, "It's just you look so cute when you wake up," he laughed more when Usagi pouted.
The blonde rolled her eyes, "Haha, very funny Romeo,"
"Aww, don't tell me you're angry now," said Harry, pulling Usagi's hand and making her stand up and sit next to him on the bed.
"Well. . ." mumbled Usagi, "You did laugh at me,"
Harry laughed and slung his arm around her, pulling her closer to him. "Don't take it that way,"
Usagi sighed and leaned into his embrace, "You're just lucky you didn't catch me early morning. I am not a morning person,"
"Well then. . .I am lucky, aren't I?" commented Harry.
Usagi smiled ruefully, and looked up at him. "Yes, yes your are," she said, in a hushed voice.
"So, what are you doing here?" asked Usagi, looking into his enticing green eyes. Something inside of her was burning, wanting him to touch her more. His hands on her shoulder were burning her insides. An arousing feeling swept over, as she moved closer to him.
"I was worried about you. The stunt you did down there and all the things that happened tonight. I was wondering if you got it all together," answered Harry, too staring into her blue eyes that gleamed with an untapped emotion. His insides did a churn when she moved closer to him. Desperately wanting to feed the fire that was inside of him, he leaned forward to her face.
Usagi smiled slyly and too leaned forward. She felt daring tonight, so she moved even closer to Harry and letting on of her legs be draped over his own. "Aren't you sure you didn't come here for this?" she asked in a husky voice.
He grinned and let one of his hands drop on her leg, touching it sensually. "Maybe," he answered, while tracing invisible circles on her leg. He smirked when he earned a low groan from the girl.
"You know," said Usagi, hear breathing now becoming slightly erratic. "We really didn't get to kiss for the whole day,"
her breath against his face was sending shivers up his spine. He never thought he would feel so much intensity for a girl. His mind went totally numb tonight for no reason at all, but he knew he must be with her tonight. If felt so completing to be with her for some reason. Harry smirked, "I know, I was wondering if there was something wrong with us,"
Usagi grinned slyly once more before surprising Harry once more and jumping on his lap and straddling him. The contact sent both into much more erratic breathing. Her mind went numb momentarily and she leaned forward. "You don't mind if we fix that?" she asked.
"I don't mind at all," he breathed, staring at her with a much fiery passion. Both his hands did their own magic on her, as they traveled up her legs and around her hips and waist, earning more sensual groans from the girl. Enjoying the whole new pounding feeling, he leaned forward and kissed her fully on the lips.
The feeling of having the world explode around them overwhelmed both teens. As with a much fiery passion, both indulged in the others presence. A feeling of warmth, swept over both of them as the kiss turned into a very heated one. Passions grew and desires needed to be fed. The soul searing kiss, welded both of them together and made them one. They would now be together, forever.
Behind them, the clock struck 12 and the Moon rose to its highest glory. Some might say, that it shone brighter that usual.
Though now having done the bonding process, desires still were high. The intensity of the kiss brought both teens into a heated passion. And perhaps, nothing would stop them now until either would get their fill.
"Oh kami," whispered Usagi, after both finally broke from the kiss to catch their breath. Looking down at Harry, she watched him gaze at her with equal desire. "I love you," she whispered.
"I love you too," responded Harry, being a bit out of breath. His insides were going haywire after he felt that exhilarating feeling of being one with her during the kiss. It surely must have meant something.
It didn't take long before, he kissed her once more and started traveling down onto her neck. Kissing and sucking the sensual spot on her neck, leaving a small mark there. All the while, allowing his hands to travel around her body.
"Oh, Harry," breathed Usagi.
It didn't take a long while before once of Usagi's straps of her dress were slowly moving down her shoulder. It was then before both teens finally realized what they were doing.
Harry gave her another kiss on the bare shoulder before looking up, "Tell me to stop, now," he ordered, before kissing her on the lips once more.
After the long, hard kiss, Usagi sighed loudly. "We should stop," she said. She moved, getting off his lap and sitting down next to him.
Harry nodded, "Right,"
Usagi placed her head on his shoulder, the effects of their bonding slowly drifting away. "Thank you though," she said thoughtfully, staring blankly at the dark area of her room.
Harry turned to look down at her, "For what?" he asked.
Usagi shrugged, "For this," she said, extending her arms side ways. "For everything,"
Harry smiled, "You're welcome," he hugged her slightly.
Usagi stifled a yawn, "I'm tired,"
Harry turned to her and watched her. Letting go of her, he moved to stand up. "Maybe I should go," he said.
Usagi watched him stand with a frown. 'He's leaving. . .like he will be leaving in a week,' she thought sadly. Shaking her head, she stood up and grabbed his hand. "No! Don't go. . .stay,"
Harry stopped and turned to look at her with mild surprise, "What?"
Usagi shook her head with a small smile, "Please, stay. Just for one night?" she pleaded, tugging his arm.
"But,"
"I want you to stay. . .don't go, not now. . ." pleaded Usagi, her eyes slowly watering.
Harry sighed, "Okay," he said. His eyes went back to the door. "What if your uncle or worst Haruka come in here?" he asked uncertainly.
Usagi beamed at him, pulling him to her bed. "We'll worry about those, later," she said. Sitting down on the bed, she removed her sandals. "Now. . .I just wanna sleep," she said, turning to her bedside table and turning off the lamp.
Harry laughed slightly and followed her lead. Taking off his shoes, he watched her crawl into bed, not minding to change from her dress. Smiling at how cute, yet deadly, she can be, he crawled into bed with her and lay next to her.
"That's better," mumbled Usagi, snuggling up next to Harry and taking in his familiar scent of cinnamon. She would try never to forget this moment, knowing very well that this might be one of the last intimate moments she would share with him.
Draping an arm around her to pull her close, he kissed the tip of her nose. "Good night, Usagi," he said, in a whisper.
Usagi smiled softly into his arms, "Good night Harry,"
The music still was pounding downstairs, yet two lovers slept together serenely. For once, both ignored the problems of the world and listened contently to each others beating of the heart.
~
"Wake up,"
The blonde sighed loudly and grabbed Harry's arm and snuggled up to it. "Five more minutes Luna," she mumbled.
"Usagi," grumbled Harry, shaking his arm in hopes of waking the girl. "Wake up!"
"Later Luna," mumbled Usagi, hugging Harry around the waist and dozing off once more.
Harry smiled slightly, "You leave me no other choice,"
A soft kiss woke Usagi up immediately. "Morning," she said, smiling up at the boy.
"Morning," said Harry, sitting up next to her.
Usagi sat up and stretched, "We better head down for breakfast," she said, staring at Harry.
Harry nodded, "I better get a shower and change too," he said thoughtfully.
Usagi watched him stand up and head for the door. "You know," she said thoughtfully, making him stop. "I can get used to this, waking up beside you,"
Harry laughed, "Don't. Haruka will have my head for sure if she finds out I spent the night in your room,"
Usagi grinned and shook her head, "True, it would be a waste,"
Harry leaned down and kissed her on the cheek, "See you later,"
Usagi smiled softly, "Bye," She watched him open the door and slowly stick his head out and look around. She giggled softly as he gave her a thumbs up sign before quickly disappearing into the hallway and closing the door.
Stepping off her bed, she stretched lazily. Turning to her mirror, she made a face. Her party dress was all wrinkled in all places imaginable. "This would take hours to iron," she mused to herself. Deciding it was high time to step out of the dress and take a bath, she headed towards her bathroom.
After a shower, she came back out dressed only in her towel. Stepping into a pair of jeans and sneakers, she pulled on a pink cardigan. Quickly drying her hair, she braided it with ease.
"Better hurry," she said upon hearing her own stomach grumble loudly. She made her bed quickly and was about to step away to admire her handiwork, when something crunched under her shoes.
Her smile soon vanished as she saw Voldemort's invitation. Taking it in her hand, she sat on the edge of her bed and stared at it blankly. Her eyes moved towards the calendar with a hint of sadness in them.
'Six days more to go. . .six days to make a decision,' she mused sadly.
~
"You weren't in our room last night," whispered Ron, as Harry sat down next to him. He turned to the boy with curiosity. "You spent to night with her!" he hissed to his best friend, nodding towards Usagi, who sat across them.
Harry blushed slightly and reached for a croissant. "Don't tell anyone," he whispered.
Ron smiled smugly, "As long as you tell me what happened," he whispered back, before stuffing half a roll into his mouth.
"Nothing happened," murmured Harry, while buttering his pastry. "Nothing,"
The red head rolled his eyes, "Oh sure, tell that to everyone,"
Fighting the urge to throttle his best friend, Harry rolled his eyes. "Really nothing happened,"
"What are you two whispering about?!" asked Hermione suspiciously eyeing the two boys.
Ron gulped, and shook his head vehemently, "Nothing, nothing!"
Usagi turned and watched Harry, she caught his eye and raised a delicate eyebrow in question. He in turn shrugged. She shook her head in amusement and went back to her eating.
"Did you guys see Luna? I didn't see her today," asked Usagi, turning to the girls.
"She and Artemis went along with Setsuna and the others," informed Ginny, looking up from her crossword puzzle.
"You know, to discuss about the you-know-what," said Hermione, turning to Usagi.
"You-know-" repeated Usagi with a confused expression. Her eyes widened slightly upon realizing what the "you-know-what" was. "Oh. . .that!"
"They'll be back tonight," said Ron. He scratched his head thoughtfully. "That is what I think they said,"
"Talking about the 'you-know-what'. . .are you going?" asked Shingo, staring at his sister with interest. All the talking on the table stopped, turning to the silent girl with interest.
Usagi stared down on her plate with regret. She couldn't tell them yet what her decision was. She might end up doing the complete opposite and then she'd be lying. She couldn't tell them she'd not be going, because she wasn't even sure yet to go. And she couldn't tell them that she wouldn't, because she wasn't sure either about that. 'Oh kami,' she thought.
Smiling softly at them, she shook her head. "I don't want to talk about it, ok?"
Shingo's eyes widened slightly, "Bu-but!"
Usagi shook her head, "Look, not now ok?" she asked. Turning to her wristwatch she stared at the little machinery. Her eyes widened upon seeing the time. "11? It's already eleven?"
"Well yeah, all of us got a little late in sleeping. So naturally we'd be a little late in waking up," said Hermione with a confused look.
Ron grinned, "Even mum and dad are still knocked out. I think dad had a little too much of that muggle champagne."
"I'm late!" whined Usagi, standing up backing away of the table. "They're going to kill me!"
"What? Kill who?" asked Harry, with a confused look.
"Late for wha?. . .oh!" Shingo's eyes widened suddenly upon realization. "I forgot!"
"What's going on?" asked Ginny, seeing both siblings going crazy.
"Quidditch!" said Shingo, shaking is head in dismay. "We totally forgot about our Quidditch practice!"
"We better be going," said Usagi.
"You practice while school is out?" asked Harry, slightly amazed.
Ron grinned, "Cool. Asian Quidditch,"
Shingo ran past them, going to their rooms to get their brooms. Usagi watched him zoom by. "Yeah. We don't have much to do actually, so we play Quidditch." She said, as they moved to the fireplace.
"And your headmaster. . ."
"Mistress," corrected Usagi, smiling slightly at Hermione.
Hermione nodded, "Right. Your headmistress is alright with that? Using school property without supervision?"
Usagi shrugged, "Sure, as long as we don't blow up the school, it's fine," she smiled slightly at the thought.
"Can we come?" asked Ginny, eagerly wanting to see other school's Quidditch.
Usagi beamed, "Sure, why not?"
Hermione smiled, "It would be great to see your school," she said. "I've never seen a foreign school before. How interesting," she added wistfully.
"Here you go," said Shingo, stepping up next to Usagi and handing her a Firebolt.
Ron's eyes widened, "You two own Firebolts?" he asked.
"Hey, I own one too," commented Harry, staring down at his girlfriend's broom.
Usagi shrugged, "Cost me 6 months of allowance, plus several tutorial lessons and then extra work here in the inn," she said thoughtfully. "Something I will never do again,"
Shingo frowned, "Enough with the reminiscing, we better go!"
Usagi sighed, "Hai. Better go," she said, throwing some floo powder into the flames.
~
"Welcome to Yatazawa School of witchcraft and wizardry. Where every day is not an ordinary day at all," beamed Usagi, as finally the last of them stepped out of the fire.
"Not an ordinary day?" repeated Harry, with a confused look.
Usagi shrugged, "Just felt like saying it,"
"So where are we?" inquired Ginny, looking around the huge room.
"Megumi's locker rooms," informed Shingo, stepping up to one of the lockers that lined the left side of the wall.
"Megumi is our house," said Usagi, walking up to her locker and opening it. "I think Hogwarts does that house sorting thing too, right?" she asked, while pulling a white and gold robe out.
"Yeah, we got that," said Ron, while exploring the locker room with much interest. The left side of the room was lined with golden lockers. While on the right side, held a huge wooden cabinet filled with pictured and old trophies. A small chalkboard stood up front and benches filled the room. Draperies of gold and white hung around the room, with a large letter 'M' embroidered on each.
"How far are we from the city?" asked Hermione, sitting down in one of the plush chairs.
Shingo shrugged thoughtfully while pulling on his robes. "Dunno. . .we're actually near the mountain ranges. Near the Black Forest actually," he said, pointing out the window and to the far away woods.
"C'mon, I think the guys have already started playing," said Usagi, moving towards the open door.
"This is so cool," breathed Ginny as they walked into the huge Quidditch pitch. Similar to Hogwarts, huge stands that rose up in the air were draped with houses colors and flags.
"There they are," said Usagi, pointing at the group of 5 up ahead.
"Tsukino!" yelled Hajime, as they marched up the group. "What took you two so long?"
"Well after a collective round of drinks last night. . ." said Usagi, shrugging nonchalantly.
"You used that one last year," said Reika, popping up next to Hajime. "And besides, there were no alcoholic beverages at your party last night,"
Usagi laughed nervously, "So, we overslept. No biggie,"
A vein dangerously popped up on their captain's forehead. "No biggie? You say it's no biggie? We lost valuable gaming time here,"
Takeru slapped Hajime on the back, "Chill man. We're just playing here anyway," he said. "Besides, if you continue yelling that way, you'll get old,"
"Anyway," said Shingo, stepping up to the group. "I'll introduce you guys to our friends from England. Guys, these are Hermione, Ron, Ginny and Harry," he said pointing to each one of them.
"And," intercepted Usagi. "You already know Hajime, so he's no problem. This is Takeru, he's a beater along with Tonchi. Reika and Kayla here are also chasers. I think you saw these guys at the party last night. And oh. . .Hajime is our seeker," Usagi beamed slightly.
A collective round of 'hello's' when around the group. Along with some ogling on Harry from those who didn't meet him before.
"This is so cool seeing other school's Quidditch," said Ron, as they separated from the group and headed to the stands.
"It is quite interesting to be at another school," mused Hermione, as they climbed up the stands.
"I can't wait to see Usagi play," mused Harry, as they reached the top of the stands. They silently made their way to a bench up front and sat.
"You can see the school from here," breathed Hermione, amazement shining in her eyes as she stood up and eyed the school that towered behind the stadium.
"It's huge," said Ron, letting out a low whistle of amazement.
"It's beautiful!" grinned Ginny, staring at the castle with astonishment. The front of the castle had magnificent oak doors with huge stone steps. Its towers rose high in the air, with garlands of roses and different assortment of flowers climbing up its walls. The grounds were lush green and a cobblestone path led to different directions of the grounds. A huge fountain stood in front of the school, from their view it looked like a maiden holding a pot with the water pouring out if it. A nymph perhaps it was.
"They're starting!" announced Harry, though too being fascinated with the school he had most of his attention glued on Usagi. No sooner said, the seven players rose in the air and began to play a fast round of Quidditch.
~
"My arm hurts," whined Shingo, after stepping out of the fireplace.
"You should have seen me!" fussed Ron, stumbling out of the fireplace. "I was brilliant!"
Harry shook his head ruefully, "Yes you were," he said. "For the first 5 tries that is,"
"As you may be a keeper, I'll be this years new chaser," grinned Ginny.
Usagi shook her head in amusement. "So all of you were good," she said. "Who's up for some food?"
A collective round of 'I's' came from the group before they all scurried away into the kitchen.
Enjoying the feeling of sereneness with her friends, Usagi laughed along with Ginny as they heard Hermione berating Ron once more while they were preparing their snacks. For these several moments, she completely forgot of what impending doom may lie ahead.
"Stuff it Ron. Usagi's team creamed you," snapped Hermione, now having enough of Ron's self-complimenting attitude.
"Ah, you are just jealous because you didn't get the quaffle through me." Grinned Ron, waving a carrot at Hermione. "You, my dear, throw crooked!"
"I what?!" Hermione raised a delicate eyebrow. An intimidating look appeared on her face.
Harry grabbed Ron before he could say anything else. "Just ignore him Hermione," he said.
Ignoring several chefs that whizzed by her, Usagi grinned. "I'd say keep Ron away from 'Mione tonight. She looks ready to kill,"
Ginny laughed too, "That just shows you never to insult a girl on how she throws."
Shingo scratched his head thoughtfully, "I'll keep that in mind,"
Shaking her head in delight, Usagi turned back in finishing her sandwich. She faintly listened to Hermione mutter under her breath of egoist men and strangling Ron. The thought of seeing Hermione strangling Ron made her laugh.
"Auch," she hissed, as her knife slipped from her hands and hitting her finger. A deep cut appeared and slowly crimson blood started to appear.
"Usagi? You alright?" asked Harry, quickly appearing by her side.
Usagi watched as the knife clattered noisily on the pearly white floor. She stood there transfixed for a minute, holding her injured hand and watching the blood slowly drip onto the floor next to the knife.
'Is this what Voldemort wants? The essence that is inside me?' she thought, staring at the bloodied tip of the knife.
"Usagi are you alright?" repeated Harry, watching his girlfriend stare blankly at the floor where the dripping blood was making a tiny mess.
'What if. . .what if I'll just. . .just cut it all off. Get it all out. . .' she mused, staring at the drops of blood. Crouching down on the ground, she fingered the handle of the knife. 'Maybe. . .' Everything was blank, like nothingness had consumed her mind. She felt nothing.
Frowning softly, Harry crouched down next to her. Her eyes held a glazed look as she stared down on the ground. Reaching out, he touched her injured hand. "Hey. . ."
'Hey. . .' his voice echoed throughout her head. 'No!' she suddenly thought, her hand recoiled from the handle of the knife and once again it clattered loudly on the floor. Shaking her head to drop all those weird thoughts, she looked up to see Harry kissing her injured finger.
"There, all better. . .right?" he asked, smiling slightly at her.
Usagi nodded and smiled back lightly. Still quite shaken over the very fact that she might have actually tried to kill herself. "Hai. . .thank you," she said, leaning forward she kissed him on the lips quickly. "You're my hero," she whispered gratefully.
If he had not called her. . .then she might have. . .
"Is it just me, or is it awfully quite here?" asked Ginny, looking down at Usagi and Harry with slight worry.
Hermione let out a loud gasp when she turned around from the counter. "Oh my lord. . ."
Ron's eyes widened slightly upon turning around too and facing the whole kitchen. "Bloody hell. . ."
Usagi frowned, and stood up along with Harry. Staring at the kitchen she frowned. 'What the?' The whole kitchen personnel were frozen. Every chef and cook was frozen in a certain position that they might have been doing earlier. Everything was literally frozen. Even a pizza dough was still in mid flight.
"What's going on?!" asked Harry, slightly alarmed.
Usagi sighed loudly, her gaze switched to her finger for a second trying to see if the bleeding stopped. A look of annoyance crossed her face. "Pluto,"
As if hearing the princess' words, a portal appeared in the middle of the kitchen. As it steadily grew, Usagi only grew more annoyed. Finally, Pluto along the two Moon cats stepped out of the whole.
"Bloody brilliant!" cried Ron, staring in awe at the henshined Pluto.
Ignoring the red head's out burst, Pluto turned to the Hime. "Hime," she said, bowing slightly.
"This is completely unnecessary," said Usagi, frowning softly. Once more taking in the frozen states the kitchen personnel were in.
"I've decided take my post at the gates and look up on any unnatural activities. It'll help us when finding any dark energies," said Pluto, faintly eyeing a frozen cook. "This was the only way to come to you in the quickest way as possible,"
"By freezing people? Since when did Cronus allow you to do that?" asked Usagi, with a loud sigh.
"Since your mother said so, Usagi," said Luna, jumping on the counter along with Artemis.
"Oh,"
"Yes, Oh." Repeated Artemis, with a bemused expression while sniffing a sandwich with interest.
"Hey! That's mine!" cried Ron, watching the cat take a bite of it.
"So, what do we the pleasure of seeing you now?" asked Usagi.
Pluto smiled, "It's time for us to be training again." She said. "We can't go into battle without preparation. Therefore, it has been decided that you will be training with the outers now,"
"I will be what?!" asked Usagi, a surprised expression appeared on her face.
"Yes. Now. . .Luna will have the details," said Pluto, enjoying to see the princess in a semi-surprised, semi-peeved state. "Now then. . .Ja ne!" She did a back flip into the portal and closing it behind her.
"PLUTO!" yelled Usagi, as all her thoughts of spending Harry's last days here with him went down the drain. "Come back here!"
The whole kitchen, then just unfroze. Leaving a very peeved princess, and a couple of stunned teenagers behind. Pluto smiled softly as she watched them through one of the gates mirrors.
~*~*~*~
So that's that. Hmm . . .how many chapters more to go? Only few chapters left! And the mystery is on.
What happens after the war? Will Harry and Usagi still see each other or are they meant in two different worlds? Continents apart? Who knows.
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And oh yeah! Since its nearing Christmas, I am planning to write some one shots. Something I've never done before but willing to try. I'll be writing solely Christmas one shots. For sure there'll be a Harry/Usagi fic. If you want any other pair for Usagi, please vote on these selections.
Usagi/Fred
Usagi/George
Usagi/Bill
Usagi/Charlie
Usagi/Lee
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Yes, I am an avid fan of the Weasleys. Uh, sorry Ron fans that I didn't put him on the list but I really can't see him with Usagi. He's meant for Hermione! ^_^ But if there are a lot of votes for Ron, we'll see what I can do!
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