Chapter 13: A Walk Down Memory Cave

A/N: Can you believe it's been 13 chapters already? This chapter is really boring, but this fic wasn't ready for what is going to happen in the next chapter (dun dun DUN!). This chapter is just for kicks and giggles. Really, this chapter is just brain candy.

Disclaimer: Not mine, but JK Rowling's. Wendy, however, is mine.

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Wendy and Sirius had gotten up early the next morning to watch the sun rise slowly over the wheat field together. Wendy didn't want to wake the others; one reason being that they were all going to the second exit that day, the second reason being she wanted some alone time with her fiancee.

They spent the rest of the morning cooking eggs (and... marshmallows) over the fire, trying not to wake the others. Finally, Remus got out of the tent.

So, narcoleptic man wakes, Sirius laughed at Remus.

Very funny. I wanted to go with Wendy to get Belle, he said with his arms stretching into the air.

Sure. I plan on going in a few hours, she's probably not awake yet. Is Harry still sleeping?

Remus replied. I didn't want to wake him yet.

Most likely a good idea, Sirius said. Should we start to get everything ready to go?

They left some breakfast out on a plate for Harry late, and they began to clean up their fire and trash. Sirius quietly slipped back into the tent and pulled out the unoccupied sleeping bags. When everything but the tent, Harry's sleeping bag and Harry remained, Wendy was called.

I got to go, the Elders want me again, Wendy said with dread. Who knows what the want now. Bye, guys. She orbed away.

Remus stared at Sirius for a while. Dude, you're getting one hell of a bachelor party.

Sirius looked at Remus and sighed. I don't want one. Anyway, who would come? You, Harry, and Dumbledore? What on earth would we do!?!

Good point. Scratch the stripper...

Remus, when did you become so weird?

It's hard to say. I like to think of it as werewolf PMS. Sirius shook his head. Oh, I though of another person who could come to your bachelor party.





Two teens, a senior citizen, and a werewolf. You're right, this is going to be one hell of a party.

Remus rubbed his stomach. I'm still hungry... He spied the leftover breakfast they had made for Harry, and he reached for a marshmallow.

I really wouldn't take one of those if I were you, Sirius warned him. Remember how he reacted when Belle took his last one?

He quickly put it down and reached for a piece of toast. Better safe than sorry, he said before stuffing it into his mouth.

You really shouldn't eat Harry's food, you know. He's going to need his strength today while we are fulfilling his destiny.

Destiny, shmestiny. I'm starving. Hand me that cooler.

Just as Sirius's hands clasped around the cooler, white lights appeared beside the two men signaling that Wendy was returning.

Hey, Wendy, back so soon? Sirius asked, shocked at the rapidness of her trip.

Yeah. I have good news too. The Elders discovered that the second exit is completely blocked off, so we can just go right to the third one.

Cool. Should I wake Harry up yet?

I guess, but we could wait until Remus and I got back from getting Belle. Sirius nodded. Ready to go? she asked Lupin. He stood up and, and she took his hand. We shouldn't be too long, Sirius. They orbed away.

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She brought them to the small alley that Wendy had begun to orb to. No one was ever around, and the park wasn't too far away. Remus followed her through town, receiving some strange looks from the town's citizens. They were unaware of who these people were. They had seen Wendy around lately, and didn't think much of it, but two strangers... There may have been something fishy about that.

When they were nearing the park, Remus began to talk about how he was so happy for Wendy and Sirius, and how they should name their first child after him, but Wendy was mainly ignoring him.

She stopped at her usual bench, but she didn't pick up a paper this time. Right away, her eyes wandered to the little girl sitting by herself under an oak tree. Remus followed her eyes directions, and it broke his heart to see Belle without anyone to play with.

She needs a family, he thought.

Wendy decided she should get her before she became truly lonely. she shouted. The little girl's head perked up immediately, and a smile grew on her face. She rose to her feet and ran from the tree to the bench.

Remus! You've come to get me too! she laughed. He knelt down and gave her a hug.

Yes, and I'm very excited to be in America, he replied. We better get going. Do you want a piggyback ride? he asked her.

She jumped on his back.

The three of them made their way back to the alley, and orbed back to the campsite.

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It took them much longer than expected to roll the last sleeping bag, fold the tent, and allow Harry to finish his breakfast.

First off, it is rather hard to correctly roll a sleeping bag while a sleeping person is still inside of it. (Whoa, whoa, whoa! I do not bend that way!)

Second off, it is nearly impossible for Remus to fold a tent by himself. Here's the edited version without the cussing: the tent fell on him. And maybe folded itself around him too...

And lastly, never touch one of Harry's marshmallows. Especially when it is half way into his mouth.

At any rate, they finally got around to getting everything together for the journey to the third exit.

They entered the cave (after Harry checked his map, of course) and began to follow the crooked path. Belle was still on Remus's back. After the first five minutes, Wendy was bored.

Can we play a game? she asked.

everyone replied.

Can we sing a song?



Too, bad. I feel like singing. She began to sing from The Lion King. I've got a lovely bunch of cocoanuts, diddle e dee...

Ok, maybe we can play a game, Harry suggested after Wendy's off-key attempt.

What the heck are we supposed to play while hiking through a cave? Sirius asked.

I guess duck duck goose' is out of the question, Wendy said. Too bad Monopoly isn't a verbal game. I love that little dog.

First of all, Sirius began, I've played Monopoly with you once before, and you a power hungry.

Oh, Sirius, that's a little strong, she said.

Wendy, you chased me around the Common Room until I said I'd trade with you.

With your wand, no less, Remus added.

Harry laughed. How did you get Monopoly in Hogwarts?

Wendy orbed to a Muggle store.

Once my secret was out among the Marauders, they had me orb everywhere for them. By the way, if anyone asks, I've never been to Sweden.

Harry was going to ask her what she to some poor unsuspecting Swedish person, but they came to a fork in the cave, and he had to check his map. Going... left!

Sirius, will you carry me? Wendy asked.

No. Don't you remember when you twisted your ankle going down the Divination ladder and I had to carry you all the way to the Hospital Wing because Whitelighters can't heal themselves?

She paused for a moment. Oh, yeah. Never mind. You shouldn't carry anyone! Ever!

What did you do to her? Harry asked.

He dropped me about a million times, and once on Filch's cat. I still have a scar from that.

Hey, I only dropped you half a million times, and it was twice on Mrs. Norris.

Gee, thanks for reminding me.

Let's not forget the time when we all went to Epcot Center after third year, Remus said, turning to Harry. We went into Italy, and we made Wendy tell one of the employees that she loved the Mafia in Italian. The lady gave us a strange look, so we had to hide out in Germany.

Can you believe the employees at Germany don't know how to say pickle in German? Wendy exclaimed.

At least we got to see Peter polka with that yodeling lady with an accordion, said Remus.

Remember when James hit his head really hard during a Quidditch match, and we convinced him he went on a date with the Cadbury Bunny, and it tried to kill him? Sirius asked.

I remember that! said Wendy. He said he would never speak to Cad' again.

Harry said. I thought you said you'd never been to America before Belle.

I don't count Epcot. We were only in the other countries, so it wasn't the same. Harry nodded.

They all were silent for awhile, but Wendy had another idea after a few minutes. Why don't I try singing a song again?

I don't know, Wendy, that seems awfully risky, Remus said. Sirius plugged his ears.

Nine hundred bottles of beer on the wall, nine hundred bottles of beer! You take one down, pass it around, eight hundred ninety-nine bottles of beer on the wall...

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Eight hundred ninety-eight bottles later...

One... bottle of... beer on the... wall, one bottle... of... beer. You take... one... down... pass it around... no... bottles of beer... on... the wall...

Sirius had unplugged his ears about eight hundred fifty bottles ago. He had been blocking out Wendy's singing. When he realized the singing had stopped, silence was the new music to his ears.

Oh, thank the lord, it stopped! Remus shouted.

Wendy, promise me you'll never sing that song again, Sirius said.

I... promise, Wendy replied, out of breath for singing for nine hundred bottles. Can we... take a break?

Harry said. Seems like a good idea. Anyone else as hungry as I am? His stomach grumbled.

Belle shouted, as Remus set her back on the ground. She ran to get a blanket, and spread it across the ground. Now, we put the cooler of food in the middle, and everyone sits around it. She grabbed Remus's hand and pulled him next to her on the ground.

Do we have anymore marshmallows? Harry asked. Because you owe me, Wendy.

Don't worry, I'll get them when I take Belle back to America, she replied. And I think we have a few left. Harry spotted the almost empty bag and snatched it rather quickly.

Sirius stuffed a piece of bread into his mouth. You and your marshmallows, just like your mum, he said. Nothing could between her and her marshmallows.

Except James... Remus said.

Except James. But then they would start snogging or something, Sirius said, causing Harry to roll his eyes.

When they finished eating and repacked the cooler and blanket, they began hiking again. After a few minutes, the cave became much darker than before, and very creepy.

Remus, the cave scares me, Belle said, clinging tightly to his neck.

Hey, I know something that might help, Harry said. He pulled a small round object out of his pocket. It's Little Button Man. He helped me through the cave the first time.

Harry was about to hand Little Button Man to Belle, but Sirius yelled, Hey, look, I see light. We made it to the end!

Harry, Remus (with Belle), Sirius, and Wendy ran up to the end of the cave. It was dark outside, but slightly lighter than it had been in the cave.

Harry handed Little Button Man to Belle when she climbed off of Remus. Belle's fingers grasped hold of the button. Suddenly, she closed her eyes and breathed in sharply. Slowly she backed away form the group, who all looked at her suspiciously. She screamed, and her eyes shot open.

She breathed heavily now. Wendy, I had a premonition, she said. A big premonition.



A/N: I know, that chapter was kind of boring until the end, but the next chapter is huge. I'd like to thank Brittany's friend Michael for having that great adventure in Disney World.
~Whitelighter Enchantress

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