A/N: I am sooo sorry! I didn't realize I never posted the last chapter! And it wasn't until now that I realized Chapter 31 wasn't posted right. Please don't hurt me!!!

Chapter 32: Heartbreak Express

Excitement rose up in the air as everyone boarded the Hogwarts Express. Nephiro, Lily, Rilee and I occupied one compartment and were quite content with that.

We spoke of our exams and favorites, and of course how strange it is that another Defense Against the Dark Arts professor is gone. Dumb stuff in general. All except the capture and miraculous escape of Sirius Black. I thought it best to keep him out of the conversation since it made me sad. The fiasco with the omninoculars still pissed me off.

"If you three will excuse me for a bit, I have some unimportant things to tidy up before we arrive in London," Nephiro told us. We snickered for a couple for seconds before going into a silence. I know she was going to go see either Zandyr or Cedric . . . possibly both. I stared out the window and watched the green blurs go by, Rilee listened to a Discman and appeared to be in deep thought, and Lily was reading some vampire book. It was a sort of lonely feeling . . .

o.O

(Nephiro's POV)

I left the car and went in search of Zandyr and Cedric. I'm not one of those people who feels bad about breaking up with people. 'Especially since I'm not technically dating them,' I thought with a wry grin. Still, I will kind of miss them. But the school year was over and I was going back to my only love. My Lucien.

I wasn't sure where they were so I just wandered in search of either. I didn't care who I found first. I popped my head in and found Cedric sitting with some of his Hufflepuff friends, Cho was not among them. I entered the car and walked over to Cedric. He smiled and his friends stared at me.Nothing I wasn't used to.

"Cedric? Could I talk to you for a moment?" I asked. His friends snickered.

"Of course." He got up and we went out into the hall. "So, what's up?"

I felt kind of bad doing this. Cedric was an overall nice guy and he doesn't annoy me quite as much as Zandyr. But it can't last and I have to end it. Lord knows he won't. 'But I can let him down easy.'

"We need to break up. I like you and all but it has to end now. It's been fun," I answered, giving him a quick kiss. "I'll see you around." I walked off with the intention of finding Zandyr. Cedric was the easy part. Zandyr'll put up a fight.

"Can I ask you why?" he called after me. 'Guess I spoke too soon.'

"Sure. There's no real reason. It's just, I'm going home and I live on a whole other continent and all. So, I just think its time. We can still 'hang out' just not date," I replied. He cracked a grin.

"All right. You know, I do like you. A lot."

"You were fun." I walked off before he could respond.

It took me awhile to find Zandyr. He was on the other side of the train, the stupid idiot. And, he was sitting with Oliver and that bitch Sweets. 'Grr.' I drifted over to him and told him that I needed to talk to him, just like with Cedric. 'It's easier to stick with a script.' We went into the hallway and he tried to kiss me. I turned away.

"What's wrong?" he asked, confused.

"We need to break up," I answered simply.

"WHAT?! WHY?!" he exclaimed, shocking me by the intensity of his voice. A few people looked out of their cars.

"It's just not going any where, Zandyr," I replied quietly.

"What do you mean? You seemed happy yesterday! I thinks it's going great!" he yelled. "What do you want from me? What can I do to keep you with me?"

"Nothing. There's absolutely nothing you can do to keep me. I'm not happy. I mean the meaningless make-outs only go so far, I want something more in a relationship, you know?" I answered. 'Like meaningless sex,' I thought to myself. 'Hee hee.'

"They weren't meaningless to me! I love you, Nephiro! Really, I do!"

"That right there bothers me. You don't love me, Zandyr. If you did, you'd understand how I feel and leave me alone."

"But I can't! I don't know what I'll do without you!" he cried.

"You'll live! God, you make me feel like I'm tied down. You're too attached to me. You care way too much," I snapped. "It's creepy."

"So what? You'd rather have me not care? Is that what you need? Someone who doesn't give a shit if you're even alive? Huh, Nephiro? Is that it?!" He looked and sounded really hurt and angry.

"No, you care too much," I told him. "Look, nothing you say will change my mind. It's over." He looked completely destroyed. I took pity on him and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "It was fun while it lasted. You're a great guy, just not for me. I'm sorry," I added softly, turning to go.

"Wait," he called, grabbing me arm. "Are you telling me these last nine months meant nothing to you?"

"They were pleasant. I enjoyed my time with you."

"Then why?! I don't get it, Nep!" What, is there someone else? Have you been cheating on me?! Is that what this is really about?!" It took all my self control not to just burst out laughing.

"Zandyr, you never even asked me out!" I yelled back. "I have to go. Can we part as friends, at least?"

"I don't want to be just a friend, Nephiro! I love you! Don't you get that?!"

"And I don't feel the same!"

With that, I pulled my arm away from him and stalked back to my car, leaving Zandyr alone in the hall. 'Well, I broke two people's hearts today. I'd say it was a pretty productive day.' Emi, Lily and Rilee looked up as I entered.

"That was quick. Did the other walk by and interrupt?" Lily taunted.

"It wouldn't have mattered. I cast a charm on the two of them to keep them oblivious to the fact that I'm with the other. How else do you think I kept them from knowing?" Lily nodded her head as though impressed. "Though, now I guess it has no use, I was breaking up with them," I replied, not taking the bait.

"Oh man! How'd they take it?" Emi asked.

"Cedric was fine. He likes me and all but he can take it. Zandyr's probably crying in a corner by now. I think he's going to start stalking me," I answered.

"Sometimes, I think I'm psychic," Emi said smiling.

"Don't worry, you're not." She stuck her tongue out at me and everyone went back to whatever it was they were doing prior to my return. I sat there and stared out the window, thinking of home.

In what seemed like no time at all, the train stopped. Black and I were arguing about whether or not Harry and Ron were both gay or not. "I'm telling you, Nephiro, it's a mutual attraction!" Emi started.

"But Ron hit on me!" I replied.

"Harry has hit on both of us but that doesn't change the fact that –" I stopped listening as I saw three familiar heads in the crowd.

"DADDY! LUCIEN! ADAM!!! I MISSED YOU SO MUCH!" I yelled, running to them.

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(Emi's POV)

I was trying to explain to Nephiro why Harry and Ron have to both be gay when she shrieked and ran into the crowd. I followed her, being intrigued by this twist, and stopped dead in my tracks. There were three guys there, all crowded around Nephiro. One was obviously her father. He looked young and was pretty attractive, but not my style. The one that was currently holding Nephiro was taller than her dad, and had pure white hair spiked up. He was lean but fit. And he was probably one of the hottest guys I've even seen. 'Damn her!' Standing next to the couple, looking slightly annoyed and more than a little jealous was another guy, closer to my age than the "god," with blue hair that was in the process of being growing out. 'Damn he's hot! Freakin' Nephiro. Doesn't tell me about her hot friends. Grr her!'

Nephiro pulled away from the white-haired guy and hugged the other two. "I thought you were going to come home pregnant, Phiro. Glad to see you couldn't find a willing father," the dark haired guy said. He had an accent like Nephiro's.

"Oh, I found one. I just decided to adopt instead," she smiled. "Dad, Lucien, Adam. Meet my adopted daughter, Emi. Isn't she sweet?" she added.

"Uh . . . hi?" I said, feeling kind of weird.

"It's OK Emi. They're nice. They won't bite. Not you anyway," Nephiro said, winking at the white-haired guy.

"Nice, Phiro, nice," he dad said dryly. "I'm Xanu, Nephiro's dad. It's nice to meet you." I shook his hand.

"I'm Lucien," the white-haired guy said. He had a strong French accent. 'Aw man . . . accent . . . hotness . . .' I feel like I'd start twitching. It was that or drooling. "And this is my little brother, Adam." The blue-haired boy gave a quick unfriendly smile before going back to staring at the ground by his feet.

"I'm Emi . . ." I replied. I spotted Zandyr and pointed at him. "And that's Nephiro new puppy; my brother Zandyr." Nephiro glared at me and I grinned.

"He's not my puppy," she said in a low growl.

"Oh, hey! Remus!" Xanu abruptly cried. I saw Lupin, who was a couple of meters away, turn around and spotted us; his smile was disturbing.

"Oi! Xanu! Long time no see. How ya been?" 'Blahblahblah!' Nephiro suddenly clutched my arm and ducked behind me. I smirked, knowing she was hiding from the approaching Cedric. Cedric laughed thinking she was joking and hugged her.

"See ya next year, Miketsu," he said lovingly. Nephiro looked mortified and I had to cover up my laugh.

"Yes . . . Diggory. Next year." She gave him a pat on the back and he, in return, planted a firm kiss on her lips, which I'm sure was must unexpected. She let out a surprised squeal and I could hear a growl coming from Lucien and Adam. At first, I thought she was going to slap him, but Cedric just turned and walked away, leaving Nep pissed off.

"I WAS RIGHT!" Everyone jumped. Zandyr was standing near-by, red-faced with anger. "You lied!" He pointed a finger at Nephiro. "You told me there was no else! But you've been sneaking around with a Hufflepuff!" he bellowed. I felt sort of embarrassed by his accusations and the fact thatit was so loud.

"No Zandyr, you've got it hujkkljdkljakdjksjd

t wrong –"

"How long? Have you been cheating on me the whole time?! You –" Zandyr was cut off by a smooth uppercut to the jaw –delivered by me. I was angered by him. He was an irrational punk who didn't even give Nep the chance to reply. I hate people like that. He stumbled back a few steps, and I shook my hand out. 'Ow. That hurt!' I thought.

"Emi!" he yelled, rubbing his jaw. "You bitch!" I lost it. He deserved what he got.

"Alexander Black, oh I mean Glasgo, don't you ever, EVER talk about Nephiro you dumbass." I belted. "You know of nothing, and all you're doing is making a fool out of yourself. So before you decide to go off, make sure you have your facts straight! And never call me that again!"

"And for the last time, Zandyr, there was nothing there to cheat on!" Nephiro yelled, interfering. "Get out of my life!"

"Nephiro . . . I . . ." he started but was intercepted by not one, but two guys, who moved in front of him.

"Get the fuck away from my fiancée!" Lucien warned. Adam snickered. 'FIANCEE?! How much is Nephiro not telling me?!' Then I remembered a moment from the early days of our "friendship." 'That ring she showed me when I asked her about Zandyr... it was an engagement ring?' Zandyr's eyes widened but he walked away.

"Lucien. . . I –" He put a finger to her lips.

"Shh. . . I don't want to know right now. I told you –until you put that ring on your finger what you do is your concern. It's around your neck, not your finger. I . . . just wasn't prepared for this I guess," he told her. I was shocked. 'Where did this guy come from? Are there more of him?'

"Lucien, I love you. You know that." They kissed and Adam growled.

"Why does everyone get to make-out with Nephiro but me?" I heard him mumble. I gave him a glance and narrowed my eyes. Nephiro and Lucien separated and she hugged me.

"Thanks for sticking up for me, Emi," she said. "But if you ever try that on me, I'll kill you."

"Ok . . ." 'Weird crazy person. Why do I hang out with her again?'

Two throats were cleared and the Remus looked at me. "We really should be going Emi . . . I need to get home and feed the . . . dog," he said.

"And I have to get Adam back to his mother, Phiro. I hate to break up all the fun but . . ." Nephiro's dad added.

"OK, dad. We can go. See ya around, Black."

"Bye, Miketsu. Nice meeting you Lucien, Adam, Mr. Miketsu."

They waved and then we went our separate ways.

"So, who taught that punch, Emi?" Remus asked. I grinned in response. 'Wouldn't he like to know?'

The End

A/N: YaY! dance around in circles Sequel will be up shortly.