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A/N: Wow. . . amazingly I wrote a chapter within three days of writing 19 :) I feel proud. This chapter is ummmm. . . pretty important. Read carefully :) And then review because you all love me a lot and don't want me to stop writing. Edited Note Lmao. Yes. You should love me, and love Smack and Monsoon at the same time
Chapter 15: Wishful ThinkingI began to worry about Draco. His distant moods were making me feel that something is actually wrong. But I know, if I ask, he wouldn't answer so I kept my suspicions to myself until I could confirm them. 'Like I'll ever have a chance,' I thought dimly, staring out at the grounds.
"Emi, what's wrong?" I turned to see Sarah walking in my direction. I was sitting in the Quidditch stands watching (well, looking) at the Gryffindors practice. Nothing really exciting was going on in the mock game. I kept hoping Potter would fall off his broom but no, it never happened. I was happy to have someone to talk to for a change. I smiled at her.
"Nothing. Just thinking about the holidays. I'm looking forward to two weeks of being held captive," I told her sarcastically.
"So, I take it you're not going home then." She sat down next to me and watched her boyfriend, Wood. He was the other one I thought should fall off his broom. Nothing personal, I just thought it'd be funny seeing how he is the captain of the Quidditch team.
"No, there really isn't a home for me to go to."
"You can stay with me if you want." I shook my head.
"It's OK. I need to get some things done anyway," I explained. She agreed and left. The practice was over and I was left alone on the field. I looked around and my eyes fell upon the edge of the Forbidden forest. I couldn't see it very clearly, but it seemed that there was a black, shaggy dog sitting there, staring back at me. I closed my eyes and opened them to see that the dog was no longer there. "Now you're seeing things, Emily," I whispered to myself, getting to my feet.
The next day almost all of the school will leave, including Draco and I'll be alone . . . like I am now. I frowned at the thought. 'I hate feeling this depressed about everything. I need someone to talk to,' I thought desperately. Heading to the archery room, I hoped to find Riddle there, just so I can talk to someone. She can mean at times, not as evil as Nephiro but still mean, but she does give good advice sometimes. At worst, she could just make me practice more but even that wouldn't be too horrible. After all, it would take my mind off my problems and put it on a more demanding subject. 'Ha ha. Maybe I'll be able to take down Miketsu for good next time.' I unlocked the lock and pulled it open. Someone was lying in the middle of the floor, staring at the ceiling. The hair was dark but had no presence of blue streaks, so I automatically drew my wand out and pointed it at the person.
"Who are you and why are you here?" I asked sternly.
"Go away, Black. You're not scaring anyone," the girl said. She sat up and gazed at me. I recognized her immediately. 'Damn my luck! I didn't want to encounter her yet! I'm not ready for her!'
"What the hell are you doing in here, Miketsu?" I questioned, putting my wand back into my robe.
"I could be asking you the same question," she said smoothly. I suddenly felt highly uncomfortable being all alone with her . . . She smirked from her spot on the floor. I had no clue what she was doing there or why she was just lying on the floor. That seemed kind of weird to me. 'Maybe she really is a psycho.' "Relax. I'm not going to hurt you . . . yet." Yeah, she might say that now, but there's no way I'm putting my guard down in front of her.
"Why are you in such a good mood?" I closed the door and walked over to her, holding out my hand.
"Would you rather have found me in a bad moon?" she said, taking a hold of my hand with hers. I pulled her to her feet.
"Not exactly," I responded.
"Then don't question it." I shrugged my shoulders. 'Why is she being so nice to me all of a sudden? We weren't even talking for a while and the last time we did, she practically threatened my life. She's so weird.'
I leaned against the wall and slid down it. Nephiro came over and stood next to me. "How did you find out about this place anyway?"
"I stumbled across it one day and found Rilee in here," I said. "It was a total accident." She laughed. It was so weird. There we were, talking normal when we hadn't spoken in weeks. It was like nothing had happened at all, and that's fine with me. I'd rather be Nephiro's friend then her enemy.
"Accidents seem to be happening a lot lately," she commented. I wasn't sure how to take that. Was she trying to let me know she was planning something or just making a side comment? You never know with her.
"Yea. But I still don't know why you're here. How'd you find out about this place? I told you how I did but I have yet to here your explanation," I said, changing the subject away from accidents and back to her.
"The same as you –I just . . .stumbled into it one day when I was wandering around," she replied. I looked at her funny but decided not to make a comment about it. We were getting along and she was in a good mood. Why spoil it?
"So, what brought you here anyway?" I asked casually. I may have said it casually but I really wanted to know. Shouldn't she be off with my brother or something? I never would have thought her the type to go somewhere and just lay on the ground there.
"I was bored and wanted some peace. Your brother was hanging out with that pervert Flint and I didn't want to talk to him. Cedric was busy so here I am."
I eyed her curiously. "Cedric? You mean Cedric Diggory? That cute Hufflepuff who hangs out with Cho Chang way too much? Why would you be looking for him when you're dating my brother?" I asked her. She just smiled.
"No reason."
"Talk Miketsu. As the sister of your boyfriend, I have a right to know."
"Who said your brother was my boyfriend? Anyway, I don't feel like discussing this with you. We had a nice little chat, we bonded or whatever. Don't ruin it by worrying yourself with my personal life." 'Why, she's more of a whore than I thought she was.'
"What do you mean? Zandyr is your boyfriend, isn't he?"
"Not exactly." She pulled out a chain from around her neck. A beautiful white gold ring was attached to the chain.
"Bloody hell. I know Zandyr didn't get that for you, did he?"
"Nope." She held the ring and just looked at it. For the first time, I think I detected an emotion other than anger on her face.
"Than who did?"
"Someone you will probably never meet." She put the ring back under her robe. "Well, Black, I must go. This is getting too sentimental. It's like we're actually friends." She shuddered. "Do you want me to tell Riddle something?" I raised an eyebrow at her. "You were looking for her, were you not?"
"Nah, that's OK. I feel a little better now. Thanks for the offer though." She smirked.
"Bye, Black."
"Bye, Miketsu."
o.O
The next two days went past fairly quickly and soon Christmas Eve had arrived. I wasn't too excited, except for the fact that I no longer have detentions to go to. It was the only thing I was looking forward to. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were the only other Gryffindors left besides me. I tried to ignore them most of the time but it didn't work. They kept bothering me. Stupid people. Take away the general audience and they start looking to me for kicks and giggles. So I spent a lot of my time in my room, away from them.
I sat in the dormitory window, later that night, gazing at the ground. My attention was on Hagrid's hut. I may dislike him, but I feel really bad for Buckbeak. The poor hippogriff doesn't stand a chance, not against people who are associated with Draco's father.
That's when something caught my eye. There was some kind giant cat strolling about the shore of the lake. I stared at the golden animal, transfixed. 'Why the hell is there a lioness in England?' I heard the pitter-patter of Ron's rotten rat scurry into the room. I glanced about quickly and saw Hermione's cat, Crookshanks, was fast asleep and took no notice of the rodent. It climbed up onto my bed and watched me intently. I turned back to the glass, to find the lion again, but she was no longer there. Sighing, I got to my feet and screamed.
There, standing in front of me was a short, balding man, pointing my wand at me. His skin was pale, like a ghost and his dark beady eyes looked into mine with utter hatred. And Ron's rat was gone.
"I've been waiting a long time for this, Black," he bellowed. "Dissipare!" A red light shot out of the end of the wand and hit me in my chest. I yelled in pain as my whole body began to feel like it was on fire. It seemed like my bones shattered and skin split open in spots. It hurt so much! The spell propelled me backwards . . . and out the window.
A/N: Dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnnnnn! Oh no!!!!! Emi went out the window! Too bad throwing people out windows is fun :) (I never said that). Yeah, so I sat down last night with Smack and we figured out the "plot" to Blackness, lol. Because I currently didn't have one. So, now I have a plan and feel a little more prepared for the future of my lovely fanfic. And yes, Nephiro's ring is cool :) Maybe in later chapters we'll go into more detail about it and who gave it to her. But not now. It isn't the time nor the place in the story to say that:) And hot damn this is a long author's note!!! YES! Lol. Only like 50 more words and I reach 2000 words :) Read these stories because they kick ass! Where I Don't Belong - Smack, Riddles - Monsoon, Learning to Live - Frabjous, and Cat Scratches and Cut - Ace of Spades. :) Actually any stories that are in my favorites are good! Yes! 2007 words!