Okay, this chapter is a little confusing I think. Trying to get back to the main plot! lol. Get ready for some major twists and turns ::grins:: Never let it be said this story becomes increasingly predictable ::grins::
And Oo, I think it's the longest chapter yet =.D Not sure.. lol. Either way it's long =P
Fanfiction . net is being very grrr... I couldn't see the reviews to chapter 7 because it kept being glitchy and saying "no reviews".. So, I had to sort through my email to find the old reviews.. If I didn't respond to your review at the bottom I'm very sorry and am still very grateful for your review!!! lol - . -'
Oh, and Minako's joke (you'll understand when you get to it ) is a joke my friend told to me..lmao. It's just the punchline, but if you know the joke YAY for you! lolol! And all the spells in this story Ive made up.. go me.. lol - . - Look how little rambling I did! You guys should be proud! lol.
IMPORTANT A.N. Well, real life's grandness is diminishing rapidly.. I'm not sure if I will be able to keep up these updates frequently anymore regarding how things are going. Been having some issues arising here, so I doubt I'll have much time on the computer anymore.. ::sighs:: I apologize in advanced if I'm unable to update a lot due to this.
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Small cameo from Fern once again!
assraelrui--Hello my loyal and devoted fan =.D And yus, I had to dedicate that chapter to you cuz I wouldn't have been able to write it without your help and support ::huggies:: And I gave you another small cameo! Lol. and lmao! Yes.. Amber and Fern...errrooo 1000100100....rofl. Sorry. Thanks again my twin =)
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[A.N. Omg I love this song, from Evangelion.. I was listening to it and I thought it went along pretty well with the chapter ::grins::]
{What of us...what do I say?
Are we both from a different world?
'Cause every breath that I take, I breathe it for you..
I couldn't face my life without you, and I'm so afraid..
There's nothing to comfort us...
What am I, if I can't be yours...? }
--Thanatos, "If I Can't Be Yours"
Desiring Need...
R a p t u r e
"Was all of that really necessary?" the man inquired, a bemused expression in his eyes contradicting the concern in his voice. A light laughter sounded softly from the woman he spoke to, and she shook her head slightly in an affirmative response.
"I'm afraid so.. Things need to progress, or we might not be able to... Well, you know what I speak of," she said softly.
The man sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose slightly from the weariness of the situation. "Yes, I do.. Alright. I trust your judgment. Certainly more so than--"
"What were you saying?" interrupted a third person smoothly. The first man quieted, glaring slightly.
"I know that things did not go quite well, and I apologize. There is nothing further I can do than that. It turned out for the best, didn't it?" The woman and man glared at the third person, and he quickly quieted, an almost sheepish look spreading across his features.. almost.
"Regardless," the woman said with a sigh. "We have to just help things along smoothly.. If not..." She let her trailed words float dangerously in the air. They all knew what would happen if things did not occur as planned. It was imperative that did not happen.
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Draco pulled away from the kiss, gazing at Usagi with the slightest hint of a smile, before his usual frown marred across his lips. "Are you sure about.. this?" he asked, not certain what one should even call what could possibly form between them. He would never admit the dizzy sense of relief that flooded him as he saw her nod.
"Yes," she said softly. "I.. I just have this feeling that I can't.. not give this a chance.. if that makes any sense," she murmured. Looking at him, she smiled a little. "I believe in second chances.. and I believe you are sincere with what you've said. So I wanna try things out," she said, almost a little shyly.
Draco smirked slightly. "So, what is it those ridiculous people in relationships do... date, I believe? Well." He stood from his seat on the bed and grasped her hand, pulling her up so she stood against him, his arms coming around her waist. "I don't know the formalities," he said, almost a little apologetically. "But if you'd like, we can go to Hogsmeade this weekend, on a.." His mouth twitched slightly, as he said the next word. "Date."
Usagi's eyes widened as she stared at him with a boggled expression. That was certainly more than she could have hoped for from him. Giggling happily, she threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. Pulling away before he even had a chance to fully reciprocate, she gave him a beaming smile. "Why yes Draco, I'd love to," she said with a grin.
Draco huffed a small laugh before pulling her close to him. Resting his forehead against her own, he spoke in a serious, quiet tone. "I don't know how to do any of these things.. Don't get used to these sentiments," he said, his voice trailing slightly. He wanted her to realize he had never experienced love before.. he didn't know how to express it, and saying those three words in earnest was something he didn't know if he could do.
Usagi seemed to understand however, much to his relief. "It's okay," she said with a smile. "Who knows... We could really just be better off as friends.. or rivals," she murmured, looking away slightly.
Draco grasped her chin, locking his gaze with hers. "Well," he said in a low, purposely sensual voice, "I guess we'll just have to find out." He pressed another kiss to her lips, keeping it softer than the previous kisses they had shared.
After all, it was their first kiss as possible boyfriend and girlfriend...
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"Today we will be learning the spell, 'Lufu Potis'," Professor Moon said to the class. "Are any of you familiar with the tale of Peter Pan?" Seeing some students nod and some look at her in confusion, she continued. "The actual tale is not relevant for this spell, but more so a small piece of it. In order to fly in the story, you had to think of something you truly loved, and only then could you effectively do so. This spell follows the same principles. You must think of something, or someone that you dearly love for this spell to take effect."
The students looked at one another, excitement in their gazes. This was the best DADA teacher yet, as far as they were concerned. They frequently did spells, and the quizzes they took were easy, for they pertained to them.
"I will demonstrate the power of this spell.. Mr. Malfoy will be my assistant, if he would be so kind," she said with a mere hint of a smile. Draco raised a pale eyebrow, his demeanor indifferent but confused. Going to the front of the room, he looked at her with his usual air of annoyance, waiting.
"In order for this spell to work, you need to think of something or someone you strongly love. Not admire, nor feel compassion for.. but truly, deeply love. This love can be derived from friendship, family oriented, or romantics..." She trailed off, barely successful with hiding a smile. Coughing slightly and rubbing her hand against her mouth, she continued.
Tapping her wand against the large desk at the front of the room, Professor Moon cleared her throat. " 'Lufu Potis'," she said softly, her eyes wavering slightly as she thought about that something or someone she loved. Everyone watched in a mystified awe as the tip of the wand glowed fiercely, it's blinding illuminating light showering the room completely. Many of the students shielded their eyes from the light, but Usagi felt compelled to keep looking..
She looked at Professor Moon, saw a sad, knowing smile upon her lips. She almost even seemed to mouth her name... And then the room returned to its normal dimly lit setting. Usagi blinked several times before looking at Draco, confused. His eyes were widened slightly, a noticeable change only to those who truly paid attention. He appeared almost to be shaking, but perhaps that was only due to the angle of her seating..
"Now, this spell is far more than just a simple light show decoration," the professor mused lightly with the class. "But just starting out with the spell, the intensity of the light reflects the intensity of the love you feel for the person."
"Professor M-Moon," one of the students interrupted with a nervous stammer. "W-who did you think of?" he asked meekly.
The professor cast him a surprise glance before regaining her composure, too quickly for one to notice the slight shifting in her eyes. "A dear friend of mine that I miss terribly," was all she said, her voice quiet and sorrowful. A dim silence fell across the room, before the professor broke it with a quiet laugh. "Well, let us continue with the means of learning it. We will not get to the actual performance of the spell today. I have to give you homework tonight before the spell can ensue," she said, smiling at the groans she heard.
"Your homework for over the weekend is merely to think of something that you love, more than anything else. It is hard to think of such a thing on the spot, though the answer may be an obvious one. I'm sure you all love many things, but it has to be that one selective something that you could not bare the thought of being without," she said softly, her eyes saddened.
Clearing her throat, she smiled. "That's all.. Appears I won't need you as an assistant for today, Mr. Malfoy.. though I need to speak with you after class for a moment if you wouldn't mind."
Draco nodded numbly, taking his seat again. Usagi cast him a curious glance, but he didn't look at her. He merely looked.. dumbstruck..
The remaining time in class was spent taking a few brief notes on the history of the spell, and other common names for it: Love Light, Powered Emotion, and Love's Strength. The class seemed to speed by quickly, and soon the students were dismissed. Usagi walked slowly from the room with Minako, Ron, and Makoto, watching warily as Draco approached the front desk, a slight scowl upon his lips. Usagi was terribly curious...
"So Usagi-chan," Minako asked attentively, "are things going any better with...you and Malfoy?" She regarded the matter delicately, as though the topic were a fragile shard of glass that could easily break. If only she knew!..
"Yes, things are okay," she said simply. She didn't want to let her, or anyone know just yet that they were going to attempt a relationship..
Casting a worried glance into the room as she watched Draco and Professor Moon speak, Usagi frowned and continued walking with her friends. "So, are things still going bad between Harry and Hermione?" she asked. Ron nodded sadly, causing Usagi to sigh and shake her head. "I want to fix things between them.. I'm gonna talk to them both," she said firmly, nodding as she began to plan things. Makoto smiled at her friend, bemused. Leave it to Usagi, dealing with her own world of problems, to set that aside and try helping someone else.
'She really is far too kind,' Makoto thought, almost with a little concern.
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"Why wasn't I told to begin with?" Draco demanded with a scowl as Professor Moon went to close the door. He was furious, she could tell. She sighed in exasperation, turning to look at him. Her deep, dark eyes shown with compassion.. and guilt.
"I apologize," she began softly, "but it was imperative that no suspicions would arise. You know how terribly things could have gone, should anyone have found out."
Draco's scowl only deepened further. "Oh yes, so I'm involved in this whole big plot, and you decided to leave out a few details.. But I shouldn't be concerned with them.. Oh no, not at all," he said, sarcasm weaving dangerously though his words. The professor groaned slightly, but he didn't care. He continued in his rant, furious. "So you decide to flood me with all of these apparently 'petty' details telepathically in the middle of class and expect me not to be just a tad concerned? Don't you realize how risky this is? How dangerous this all could--"
"Oh no, it never even CROSSED my mind that this was dangerous," The professor snapped in a scathing tone. Rubbing her temples to help ease the beginning formation of a headache, she continued. Maybe this hadn't been the best time to let him know.. "It is better to know now, after things have transpired. If you had known from the start you might not have complied completely.."
"You're probably right. More than likely, I wouldn't have done so. I don't want to go through with it."
The professor glanced at him with a small, sad smile. "Don't you see though, Draco? The mere fact alone that you feel so adamantly about it proves--"
"It proves nothing," he interrupted abruptly, though he looked away. "I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy.. well.. 'maybe' Potter," he muttered as an afterthought. He heard the professor laugh lightly.
"Everything will be okay," she assured him. "Trust me... Keep doing as you are. There's a chance things very well might fall through and fail," she said in a quiet tone. "It may not be strong enough.." She trailed off, biting her lower lip to keep her trembling under control. "I wish we didn't have to laden this all upon you so heavily.. I'm just so afraid that it won't be enough--"
"It will be."
She looked up at him, her eyes widened in surprise. He smirked at her and paced the room. "It will be," he said again, quieter and more firm this time. "I..." He hesitated. "I know there is something. Something there that will make it work. But... what do I tell Usagi?" he asked after a moment of thought.
Professor Moon smiled tearfully at him before shaking her head. "Don't tell her anything. Keep progressing as you are.. If things are meant to work, they will. If not..." She averted her eyes, but forced herself to continue. "If not, then the world as we know it may very well shatter.."
"Well then, I guess we shouldn't let that happen," he said breezily, shrugging. He smiled at her then, an almost true smile. "That was rather clever of you.. Working that into the lesson.." He looked thoughtful for a moment. "All of your lessons, in fact."
The professor smiled back at him fully. "Yes, I suppose.. it's necessary."
Draco frowned, one last troubled thought on his mind. "So.. my father knew about this the whole time?"
The older woman nodded. "Yes.. He was advised, though, not to say anything other than what he told you." She frowned a little though. "We didn't know about the candies.. He apparently took things upon himself with that," she muttered, shaking her head.
Draco laughed harshly and went to the door. "I suppose we'll have to wait and see how things go on our little... date coming up. Well, then.. I can't say I'm not grateful for it." The teacher looked at him quizzically and he smirked. "I enjoyed the experience with the candies.. immensely. Hopefully next time around we won't need any... assistance. Or interruptions." With that, the blonde Slytherin left. The professor looked at his retreating form with slightly widened eyes, a small blush upon her cheeks.
"Kids these days," she muttered, shaking her head.
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"Harry, can I talk to you?" Usagi asked quietly. Harry looked up from his 'studying' in the common room. He was about as good at it as Usagi, perhaps fairing a little better. He looked up quickly upon hearing her voice, a small blush rising to his cheeks as he smiled.
"Sure, Usagi," he said happily, clearing a small space at the table for her to sit. "What's up?"
Usagi sat down, looking at him hesitantly before looking away. She didn't really know how to approach this... "Harry-kun," she said softly. "I...er... I know you..." She stumbled slightly in her words before clearing her throat and continuing, saying it all in one big breath. "I know that you like me and I like you to but it just wouldn't work out because you're such a close friend and I'm not really sure how I feel about anything anymore and I don't think it would be fair and I'd like for you and Hermione to speak to each other again." Usagi took a deep breath and sighed, glad to have gotten that all out.
Harry was uncertain whether to be amused or hurt. Unfortunately, the latter option won over the former, and he looked at her with sorrowful eyes. "So.. I guess what Malfoy said was true after all," he said softly. Usagi began to feel that perhaps her decision was an unwise one... Harry smiled at her, full and warm, though sadness still shadowed in his eyes. "It's alright," he assured her, "I'm fine with being just friends with you. And.. I'd like to make amends with Hermione too." He quieted at that topic of discussion.
Usagi grinned. "It'll be okay, Harry! Why don't you give things a chance with her?" Harry was about to argue that wouldn't be fair if he didn't really feel anything for her... but did he? Quite surprised and perplexed, he realized he had never even considered it an option, and in turn had never truly thought about it.
"Well, I'd firstly just like to become amiable with her again," he said, silently pondering the situation in his head.
"Leave it to me!" Usagi said with a grin. Grasping Harry's hand, she pulled him upward and ran out of the common room. Harry ran stumbling behind her, confused by the bubbly blonde's antics. Realization slowly dawned on him as they reached the library. Sure enough, there was Hermione, many books opened up around her. Usagi gave Harry a friendly smile, and push.. He stumbled forward a little, and nodded. Walking over to Hermione, he asked if he could sit down, and she gave consent quickly, cleaning up her book laden table slightly.
Usagi watched with a grin. She had a feeling things would work out between them. Humming slightly to herself, she left the library, much happier in thoughts.
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The tension that had hung so thickly over the group of friends had dissolved away quite adequately, Usagi noticed the next morning in the Great Hall at breakfast. The six friends conversated in a friendly manner and talked about nothing in particular.
"...So, the Chinese guy jumped out of the bush and yelled 'SUPPLIES'!" Minako concluded the joke, causing all of them to laugh uproariously.
"Minako-chan," Usagi said with laughter, "that was too--eep!" Usagi gave a startled shriek as she felt a pair of hands rest against her shoulders.
"Surprise you?" drawled a familiar voice. Harry could not keep the scathing scowl from his face upon seeing Malfoy, standing behind Usagi with his arms loosely wrapped around her, his hands joining partially below her neck.
Usagi tilted her head upward, looking at the slightly upside-down image of her....She didn't know what he was to her still. She gave him a small smile. "What do you want? Other than to apparently cause more rumors about us?" she muttered, glancing around warily then at some of the staring, whispering students.
Draco smirked. "Screw them," he said, surprising her tremendously. "Anyway.. I merely came to remind you not to be late tonight. I know you have a keen tendency to do so. I'll meet you in the tavern at 5. Wear something pretty," he teased, pressing a kiss to her forehead before leaving. Minako tilted her head, looking at Usagi with her lips pursed in the formation of an elongated 'O' , her eyes glinting with mirth.
"Now what was THAT all about?" she said, nudging her friend. Usagi looked away, failing to keep the blush from staining across her cheeks.
"Nothing," she mumbled, eating her breakfast slowly for a change.
"Does he have you under another spell?" Makoto asked worriedly. Usagi looked at her with wide eyes for a moment before she burst out laughing.
"No," she said in between giggles. If only they all knew... But she didn't think they'd approve. "Hey Mina-chan, what was that other joke you told me the other day?"
Successfully changing the topic, Minako began excitedly telling the next joke.
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Two men talked in quiet voices as they walked down the corridor. A young woman caught up to them, clearing her throat to get their attention.
One of the men looked at her expectantly. "How did it go? What did he say?" the man asked her, unable to keep the apprehension from his voice. Seeing the woman smile pleasantly, he felt himself relax a little.
"Well, he took it better than I had originally thought he would," Professor Moon said conversationally. "And he said that next time he didn't want any interruptions when...erm..." She trailed off and looked away.
The other man that walked with them snickered softly. "That's my boy," he said with a grin. Lucius smiled at Professor Moon, indicating he was only joking around and did indeed know the full importance of this mission.. He had heard it from her a million times now. "Although I must say.. That was fairly clever of you, Severus, doing that Potion.."
Snape looked at him with a faint nod. The three adults reached their destination: Snape's dungeon. It was a quiet place with the security of no interruptions. They met here often to discuss the mission at hand.
The three sat down together at the large, wooden table. Snape steepled his fingers slightly under his chin, contemplative. Professor Moon looked at Lucius with a small frown. "It doesn't bother you at all that your son almost..." she trailed off, sure that he had gotten her meaning.
Lucius smirked, a very apparent resemblance shadowing between himself and his son. "No, it doesn't. If anything I should be proud. So he moves a little quick," he quipped, smirking. "He's a Malfoy. We see what we want and we go after it," he said in a low voice.
Snape rolled his eyes and shook his head. "I think it would be more important if we reviewed what occurred today. If you would, 'Miss Moon'," he said her 'name' sarcastically, "please tell us exactly what transpired today and we will review what measures, if any, need to be taken.."
The three adults lost their air of humor as they got back down to business.
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Usagi looked hopelessly at Minako. "Please remember you promised not to tell," she said with a sigh. Minako was practically glowing with happiness for her fellow blonde.
"Usagi!" she squealed, a happy tear trailing down her cheek. "All of that was...so sweet!" She embraced her friend tightly before pulling away, frowning abruptly. "We so need to get you an outfit together.."
Minako grabbed her friend's hand and practically dragged her to the closet. Usagi had told Minako all of the events that had transpired, from the hospital visit to Snape's class to Draco's dorm room.. She smiled a little at the thought of it. "Now first, the skirt! It's easy to pick out a shirt if you have a pretty skirt already.." Minako began shuffling through Usagi's clothing, pulling out and rejecting several of the bottoms. Holding up a black, silk skirt with a matching tied sash, she beamed happily. The bottom of the skirt was slightly layered, a smaller section of pink visible just beneath the black.
Minako threw it onto the bed before searching through her tops. It did not take long to find one that matched nicely, for Usagi had an abundance of pink. Finding one in similar shade to the pink the skirt had, she held it up approvingly. It was fairly nice, Minako had to admit. The upper half of the shirt was almost flat in shape, as the shoulders were meant to remain bare. The basis of the shirt was a light pink, with a darker pink heart as its design.
"Kawaii!" Minako squealed. "Put it on, quick! Still so much to do!" Usagi was getting the strangest feeling that Minako was more excited than she..
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Twenty minutes later, Minako looked at Usagi with a tearful expression. "Usagi... my little Usagi's all grown up," she said dramatically, dabbing at her eyes. She excitedly brought the girl to the mirror so she could look at herself.
Usagi looked with wide eyes at the supposed reflection of herself in the mirror. She looked... nice. That is not to say by any means she normally did not, but.. She looked particularly beautiful.
A small pink flower necklace hung delicately at the hollow of her throat, her bare shoulders emphasized slightly. The sleeves of the pink shirt were short, mere strips of decorative, sheer lace. The blouse swept down to meet the skirt, elegantly showing off her curves in a tasteful manner. Usagi's hair was down from its normal buns, flowing freely over her bare shoulders and down the length of her back. Simple black sandals adorned her feet, a silver anklet present.
"Wow," Usagi murmured, staring at herself in a slight admiration. A light touch of pink lip gloss coated her lips, the smallest hint of eye shadow evident.
"Woohoo, I bet you're gonna get busy tonight!" Minako squealed, excited for her friend. Usagi's eyes widened as she turned to her friend in a startled shock. "Oh c'mon.. why else do you think I got you all dressed up... I'm kidding!" she teased, laughing softly. "I wish I could spy tag along for the date and watch him totally go crazy over you...hehe..." Minako grinned mischievously at her friend. The two left Usagi's room, and she saw Usagi off before she went to Hogsmeade.
"Give me every dirty detail and have a blast!" She called excitedly.
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Draco glanced at himself quickly in the mirror. His hair was slightly messy, but not sloppy, a change from his original 'styling' of it being slicked back. Loose strands fell into his eyes occasionally, but framed his face in a very defining manner. He wore a loose fitting, forest green shirt with slightly baggy black pants. Approving of his appearance, he left to see his favorite fellow blonde..
Contemplative in his thoughts, he went over the new pieces of...information he had learned the other day. It certainly did put a straining complexity to the situation. It didn't matter though. He realized today could make or break the entire situation.
Stepping into the quaint tavern and seeing Usagi, his mind froze on the thought for several long moments...
He was fairly sure today would make things a world of ease and difficulty all in one.
He gazed at her from the threshold of the entrance, drinking in the cute outfit and flowing hair, only able to see the back of her. He smirked languidly as he approached her. "Well, you look fairly nice," he commented in a smooth voice. Usagi jumped a little, startled, before standing and turning around at the familiar voice.
Draco's eyes looked her over carefully, taking in every perfect detail. As his eyes rested upon her lips, he saw the light gloss and smirked. "Flavored?" he murmured.
Usagi looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Wha--" She barely got the first word out before his lips pressed against hers, sliding easily against the moistened folds of flesh. His tongue traced lightly against her lower lip, before delving into her mouth, touching against her own. Usagi gasped, but he pulled away before she could so much as respond.
"Your lip gloss," he said simply. Usagi blushed and smiled, looking away. "You know, if you knew anything about dating, kissing really isn't a standard for first dates.. That's more of a second or third date type thing," she said in a teasing voice. Draco pulled her closer, a slow smile on his lips.
"Well then," he began quietly, "I suppose it's a good thing I don't know anything about dates or standards." He kissed her again, lighter this time, and much more chaste. "I suppose we should get this whole date thing going along, though," he muttered. The two sat down at the table and ordered Butterbeers.
There were only two other people in the tavern, apparently on a date as well. Looking at who it was, Usagi smiled happily to see Fern. She felt a little more comfortable, being as she wasn't 'alone' on a date with him...
This happiness lasted for a few mere moments, as Fern and his 'date' rose, smirking lustrously with promises to be fulfilled burning in both of their eyes. They left the tavern... Leaving Usagi and Draco alone with the bartender, who spent most of his time in the back.
Well, maybe it was a good thing.. As of right now, Usagi couldn't tell. An awkward silence hung between them. Why was it they did the most talking when physical contact was involved..?
"I think I sorta managed to help along the little mess you made with Harry and Hermione," Usagi said, almost startling him from the abrupt breaking of silence.
Although he didn't really care about the mudblood or Potter, it was a start as far as conversation went. "Oh really? Cleaning up after my messes, hmm?"
Usagi laughed a little, nodding. "Apparently.. I think they might get something going," she said happily, hoping with sincerity things worked out for her two friends. Draco shrugged glancing at her warily.
"Perhaps.. they deserve each other," he snorted, unable to hide the strong sense of dislike pertaining to the two people of discussion.
"Ne.. Why do you hate them so much?" Usagi inquired, taking a sip of her Butterbeer that had just arrived. She watched Draco frown slightly as he too took a sip of the drink.
"I don't know. It just started since basically the first day.. I insulted Weasley and told Potter he could do the smart thing and become friends with me. He chose not to, and we've hated each other ever since, I suppose," he mused dully. "Granger is a mudblood--sorry--and I'm from a very pure blood line.. one that heavily despises that. Weasley is an easy target for laughter. Putting the three together makes it too easy 'not' to dislike," he concluded with a snicker.
Usagi looked at him with her head titled, biting her lower lip gently. "You don't think you could ever.. I dunno.. be friends with them?" she asked a little hesitantly.
He almost outright laughed, but that would not be setting the best impression for this date. "I don't know," he said honestly, though he was sure which way his answer wavered.
Usagi smiled though, finding a glimmer of hope in his words, as she managed to find with every aspect of life. They really were an oddly matched pair.. Draco could only wonder if they were "too" odd for one another..
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"Ohh, why do I feel as though I'm the one on a date!" Professor Moon exclaimed, pacing nervously. Snape rolled his eyes at his colleague.
"Perhaps because the possible fate of the world rests upon it?" He heard the professor groan and smirked dully.
"Oh come on, Severus.. it's not 'that' serious.. If I've taught the boy anything at all, he'll pull this date off with ease," Lucius said with a deviant air, smiling in a self-assured manner.
Professor Moon giggled slightly at him, before returning to her serious, worried demeanor. "I just hope Usagi-chan is okay... She doesn't deserve having to do this..."
Snape stood, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "It's alright... She'll be fine, Luna."
Luna, alias Professor Moon gave a tearful nod, tucking a strand of her deep purple hair behind her ear. "I hope so... I really do hope so."
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Draco and Usagi walked along the grounds of Hogsmeade, making small conversation. Darkness was approaching rapidly, and they knew they would have to head back to Hogwarts soon. They had spent the majority of the day merely chatting about one another, and continued to do so as they walked back to the castle.
"So, how is your relationship with your parents?" Usagi asked softly. They had settled in the Quidditch stadium, still technically on school grounds as no trouble would 'technically' come to them, should they be caught. They laid in the grass next to one another, Draco with his arm loosely wrapped around her bare shoulders, Usagi with her head lightly resting against the crook of his neck. Grass stains were the least of their concerns..
He frowned slightly, unsure of how to answer. "I don't speak to my mother all too much.. I see her and she sees me, and we'll speak, sometimes. That's about as far as it goes. My father.." His eyebrows knitted together slightly as he tried to think of a good wording explanation. "I suppose my father is more of a mentor than anything else. We're not particularly warm and affectionate with one another," he added sarcastically.
Usagi nodded, a troubled look on her face. "That's sad," she mumbled. "I couldn't imagine not having my mother and father on anything less than a very close level," she said softly. "I love them a lot and they love me.. I wouldn't have it any other way."
Draco idly brushed his fingers against her shoulder, stroking the bare skin slowly. "Love?" he inquired. "How do you know it's love, and not an obligated feeling derived from the care they give you?" Usagi shifted against him, sitting up partially so she could look at him. His face was thoughtful, not the usual scowl or smirk most were heavily accustomed to from him. His eyes held a hungering curiosity, wanting to know something desperately. She began to respond to him, smiling a little as she did so.
"Well.. Love is something you can't mistake for anything else," she said, laying back down into his embrace. "You just feel something when you look at that person. It's not always a romantic feeling. I look at my mother and father and know that I'd be devastated without them. Thinking of the possibility of not having them in your life and knowing it would be hard is one clue that you love someone." She sighed a little, smiling faintly. "I feel that way about my friends, too. I love them all very much, and can't see myself without them near me."
Draco frowned, his mind trying to piece together what she said. "So...if you grow close to someone and want them always in your life, you love them?" he asked, almost a little hesitantly.
He felt Usagi nod against him. "Yes. But there are different levels of love.. I love food, but I wouldn't die for it," she said in a teasing voice, causing him to smirk. "Love for things that are not real and love for people and friends are different... I think I would gladly die for any of my friends," she whispered softly.
"Don't say that!" he hissed, sitting up abruptly with a look of horror in his eyes that only flashed for a moment. Usagi looked at him with widened eyes, slightly afraid and perplexed by his sudden change in demeanor. He relaxed a little, drawing her close again. "Don't say that," he repeated softly, stroking the soft locks of hair beneath his gasp. Usagi desperately wanted to ask what was wrong, but she didn't want to evoke any anger out of him.. She merely wrapped her arms around him slightly.
He continued talking, his voice thoughtful, an underlying eager curiosity to understand what she said. "So... you would die for those you love," he murmured. "Would you live for those you love?"
Usagi pulled away, her head tilted slightly as she gazed at his night-darkened features. The dim moonlight played softly against his pale complexion, making him almost appear almost unearthly in his pallor. She saw the smoldering look in his eyes as he asked the question "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean," she said, confusion etched in her features.
"If your friends were going to die," he said softly, "and they wanted you to live, even though you had the chance to save them... Would you take it?"
Usagi looked at him with a thoughtful expression, gently biting her lower lip as she contemplated. "No," she said simply. "If there was even a small chance I could save them, I would take it," she said firmly. She looked at him, almost a little hesitantly. "I would do the same thing for you."
Draco was startled, but he didn't let this show. "So does that imply that you love me, given the definitions you've explained?" He waited with more apprehension than he ever would have let on.
Relief flooded him in dizzying, powerful sweeping waves as she answered. "Yes... I guess it does," she said a little timidly looking away again. The pale light of the moon dimly enhanced the rosy blush that crept to her cheeks. Draco grasped her chin, looking into her eyes, searching desperately for the sincerity. He wanted to believe it, he really did. So much depended on it...The world, saving mankind...
..His happiness.
And in her eyes, he saw the virtuous qualities the girl possessed: her honest compassion, her truth and complete heart felt honesty. He lowered his lips to hers, kissing her softly, knowing things could never go back to the way they were. He felt her smile a little before responding, her arms wrapping loosely around his neck, brushing against the tousled, short hair. He shivered just slightly and pulled her close, deepening the kiss with promises and truths no words could ever portray with only half of the value and sincerity.
He pulled away and gazed at her, a dreamy smile upon her lips, her eyes slowly opening. "I don't think I've ever had anyone love me before, and I don't think I've ever felt love in turn for anyone," he said quietly, almost as though to give her a warning. "I do know though, that I care for you more fondly than I've ever cared for anything. And I do know I couldn't imagine going any further from today being without you. So," he added, smirking slightly, though it held no bitterness, "I guess according to your little definitions, I love you too."
Usagi looked at him in a heart felt surprise. "Really?" she whispered, barely audible. This was Draco Malfoy, after all.. vicious, cold-hearted Slytherin Draco Malfoy who saught only power and cruelty.. She was saddened, though not very surprised to hear he had never felt nor received loved... But it was a dumbstruck shock that clouded her to hear him say that he did love her..
"No, I just felt like saying that," he said sarcastically. Seeing her beautiful face wither with rejection, the irony of it amused him, but he felt guilty. "Yes, really," he said with a groan, kissing her hard. "For your lovely sense of humor, you don't know how to take a joke," he murmured against her lips.
He felt Usagi give a shaky, tearful laugh. "You scared me.. I thought you were serious," she mumbled. Draco sighed and looked at her for a few moments.
"Well, I 'am' serious, regarding the latter option of words... I do love you." Usagi felt happiness coarse through her in steady streams, unable to maintain her relief.
"I'm relieved... and glad... and so happy I could burst," she said with a giggled, flinging her arms around him. "I feel as though I could take on the world, knowing that you really love me," she whispered, hugging him tightly with a wistful sigh.
Draco flinched upon hearing her say that. 'Let us hope so, little bunny,' he thought to himself sadly as he wrapped his arms around her tightly.
'Let us hope you really can..'
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Aww, I'm so happy with the way this chapter turned out ::sniffle:: Lol.. I know, it is mysteriously confusing..lol. Well, Professor Moon is finally revealed! It's human Luna! lol, I bet you guys are goin wtf now =x especially with the whole Snape n Lucius thing.. Ooo... But ya wanna know what's goin on.. Lol sorry. - .- Hmm.. I was trying to get this chapter out last night, but I couldn't finish writing 'cause i was tired..
Just a little note on the made-up spell, "Lufu Potis".. I wanted it to be somethin like "The power of love", so I had went to Anyway, 'Lufu' is an Old English term for love, and 'potis' comes from a Vulgar Latin term, Ooo.. or something like that.. I know you guys like how I actually pretend to put some thought into this story... Lol! Now that you have that useless piece of information, moving on ::sweatdrop::
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Warning: Just a paragraph of rambling..
Gyah.. I'm starting to fall in love with Lucius because of this story.. This is sad. Truly, truly sad.. As long as I don't start having fantasies about both Draco and his father I'll be ok... x X; Gyah.. he's not attractive.. but yes he is... omg.. There's somethin wrong with me. I have this deathly infatuation with blondes.. Spike {OMG i found him recently from BtVS and ive been staring at him ever since..} he is so damn sexy.. and Draco of course.. now his poor father has fallen victim... ::sob:: Im horrible! ::runs away, still rambling..::
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You guys are so lucky I luv u all..lol. I had to go back into my old emails and sort thru and find all the reviews for chapter 7 since FF .Net is booty!! Anyway.. OMG I was so excited for 100 reviews and now here it is we're almost at 150!!!! YaY keep up the reviews pleeeease =D ::hugs u all::
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Preview might change.. nothing set for next chapter just yet.. for now tho:
{Incentive of course!..}
NEXT TIME ON...Desiring Need!
Draco and Usagi have established their relationship and are happy.. and a new relationship is in the making! Troubles arise in Professor Luna Moon's class when she has some of the students preform the spell.. What's wrong with Usagi!? What exactly is the 'mission' that Luna, Snape, and Lucius have been plotting? Why are Usagi and Draco so imperative to the fate of the world..? Find out in next time's episode, "Turmoil!"
And Oo, I think it's the longest chapter yet =.D Not sure.. lol. Either way it's long =P
Fanfiction . net is being very grrr... I couldn't see the reviews to chapter 7 because it kept being glitchy and saying "no reviews".. So, I had to sort through my email to find the old reviews.. If I didn't respond to your review at the bottom I'm very sorry and am still very grateful for your review!!! lol - . -'
Oh, and Minako's joke (you'll understand when you get to it ) is a joke my friend told to me..lmao. It's just the punchline, but if you know the joke YAY for you! lolol! And all the spells in this story Ive made up.. go me.. lol - . - Look how little rambling I did! You guys should be proud! lol.
IMPORTANT A.N. Well, real life's grandness is diminishing rapidly.. I'm not sure if I will be able to keep up these updates frequently anymore regarding how things are going. Been having some issues arising here, so I doubt I'll have much time on the computer anymore.. ::sighs:: I apologize in advanced if I'm unable to update a lot due to this.
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Small cameo from Fern once again!
assraelrui--Hello my loyal and devoted fan =.D And yus, I had to dedicate that chapter to you cuz I wouldn't have been able to write it without your help and support ::huggies:: And I gave you another small cameo! Lol. and lmao! Yes.. Amber and Fern...errrooo 1000100100....rofl. Sorry. Thanks again my twin =)
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[A.N. Omg I love this song, from Evangelion.. I was listening to it and I thought it went along pretty well with the chapter ::grins::]
{What of us...what do I say?
Are we both from a different world?
'Cause every breath that I take, I breathe it for you..
I couldn't face my life without you, and I'm so afraid..
There's nothing to comfort us...
What am I, if I can't be yours...? }
--Thanatos, "If I Can't Be Yours"
Desiring Need...
R a p t u r e
"Was all of that really necessary?" the man inquired, a bemused expression in his eyes contradicting the concern in his voice. A light laughter sounded softly from the woman he spoke to, and she shook her head slightly in an affirmative response.
"I'm afraid so.. Things need to progress, or we might not be able to... Well, you know what I speak of," she said softly.
The man sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose slightly from the weariness of the situation. "Yes, I do.. Alright. I trust your judgment. Certainly more so than--"
"What were you saying?" interrupted a third person smoothly. The first man quieted, glaring slightly.
"I know that things did not go quite well, and I apologize. There is nothing further I can do than that. It turned out for the best, didn't it?" The woman and man glared at the third person, and he quickly quieted, an almost sheepish look spreading across his features.. almost.
"Regardless," the woman said with a sigh. "We have to just help things along smoothly.. If not..." She let her trailed words float dangerously in the air. They all knew what would happen if things did not occur as planned. It was imperative that did not happen.
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Draco pulled away from the kiss, gazing at Usagi with the slightest hint of a smile, before his usual frown marred across his lips. "Are you sure about.. this?" he asked, not certain what one should even call what could possibly form between them. He would never admit the dizzy sense of relief that flooded him as he saw her nod.
"Yes," she said softly. "I.. I just have this feeling that I can't.. not give this a chance.. if that makes any sense," she murmured. Looking at him, she smiled a little. "I believe in second chances.. and I believe you are sincere with what you've said. So I wanna try things out," she said, almost a little shyly.
Draco smirked slightly. "So, what is it those ridiculous people in relationships do... date, I believe? Well." He stood from his seat on the bed and grasped her hand, pulling her up so she stood against him, his arms coming around her waist. "I don't know the formalities," he said, almost a little apologetically. "But if you'd like, we can go to Hogsmeade this weekend, on a.." His mouth twitched slightly, as he said the next word. "Date."
Usagi's eyes widened as she stared at him with a boggled expression. That was certainly more than she could have hoped for from him. Giggling happily, she threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. Pulling away before he even had a chance to fully reciprocate, she gave him a beaming smile. "Why yes Draco, I'd love to," she said with a grin.
Draco huffed a small laugh before pulling her close to him. Resting his forehead against her own, he spoke in a serious, quiet tone. "I don't know how to do any of these things.. Don't get used to these sentiments," he said, his voice trailing slightly. He wanted her to realize he had never experienced love before.. he didn't know how to express it, and saying those three words in earnest was something he didn't know if he could do.
Usagi seemed to understand however, much to his relief. "It's okay," she said with a smile. "Who knows... We could really just be better off as friends.. or rivals," she murmured, looking away slightly.
Draco grasped her chin, locking his gaze with hers. "Well," he said in a low, purposely sensual voice, "I guess we'll just have to find out." He pressed another kiss to her lips, keeping it softer than the previous kisses they had shared.
After all, it was their first kiss as possible boyfriend and girlfriend...
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"Today we will be learning the spell, 'Lufu Potis'," Professor Moon said to the class. "Are any of you familiar with the tale of Peter Pan?" Seeing some students nod and some look at her in confusion, she continued. "The actual tale is not relevant for this spell, but more so a small piece of it. In order to fly in the story, you had to think of something you truly loved, and only then could you effectively do so. This spell follows the same principles. You must think of something, or someone that you dearly love for this spell to take effect."
The students looked at one another, excitement in their gazes. This was the best DADA teacher yet, as far as they were concerned. They frequently did spells, and the quizzes they took were easy, for they pertained to them.
"I will demonstrate the power of this spell.. Mr. Malfoy will be my assistant, if he would be so kind," she said with a mere hint of a smile. Draco raised a pale eyebrow, his demeanor indifferent but confused. Going to the front of the room, he looked at her with his usual air of annoyance, waiting.
"In order for this spell to work, you need to think of something or someone you strongly love. Not admire, nor feel compassion for.. but truly, deeply love. This love can be derived from friendship, family oriented, or romantics..." She trailed off, barely successful with hiding a smile. Coughing slightly and rubbing her hand against her mouth, she continued.
Tapping her wand against the large desk at the front of the room, Professor Moon cleared her throat. " 'Lufu Potis'," she said softly, her eyes wavering slightly as she thought about that something or someone she loved. Everyone watched in a mystified awe as the tip of the wand glowed fiercely, it's blinding illuminating light showering the room completely. Many of the students shielded their eyes from the light, but Usagi felt compelled to keep looking..
She looked at Professor Moon, saw a sad, knowing smile upon her lips. She almost even seemed to mouth her name... And then the room returned to its normal dimly lit setting. Usagi blinked several times before looking at Draco, confused. His eyes were widened slightly, a noticeable change only to those who truly paid attention. He appeared almost to be shaking, but perhaps that was only due to the angle of her seating..
"Now, this spell is far more than just a simple light show decoration," the professor mused lightly with the class. "But just starting out with the spell, the intensity of the light reflects the intensity of the love you feel for the person."
"Professor M-Moon," one of the students interrupted with a nervous stammer. "W-who did you think of?" he asked meekly.
The professor cast him a surprise glance before regaining her composure, too quickly for one to notice the slight shifting in her eyes. "A dear friend of mine that I miss terribly," was all she said, her voice quiet and sorrowful. A dim silence fell across the room, before the professor broke it with a quiet laugh. "Well, let us continue with the means of learning it. We will not get to the actual performance of the spell today. I have to give you homework tonight before the spell can ensue," she said, smiling at the groans she heard.
"Your homework for over the weekend is merely to think of something that you love, more than anything else. It is hard to think of such a thing on the spot, though the answer may be an obvious one. I'm sure you all love many things, but it has to be that one selective something that you could not bare the thought of being without," she said softly, her eyes saddened.
Clearing her throat, she smiled. "That's all.. Appears I won't need you as an assistant for today, Mr. Malfoy.. though I need to speak with you after class for a moment if you wouldn't mind."
Draco nodded numbly, taking his seat again. Usagi cast him a curious glance, but he didn't look at her. He merely looked.. dumbstruck..
The remaining time in class was spent taking a few brief notes on the history of the spell, and other common names for it: Love Light, Powered Emotion, and Love's Strength. The class seemed to speed by quickly, and soon the students were dismissed. Usagi walked slowly from the room with Minako, Ron, and Makoto, watching warily as Draco approached the front desk, a slight scowl upon his lips. Usagi was terribly curious...
"So Usagi-chan," Minako asked attentively, "are things going any better with...you and Malfoy?" She regarded the matter delicately, as though the topic were a fragile shard of glass that could easily break. If only she knew!..
"Yes, things are okay," she said simply. She didn't want to let her, or anyone know just yet that they were going to attempt a relationship..
Casting a worried glance into the room as she watched Draco and Professor Moon speak, Usagi frowned and continued walking with her friends. "So, are things still going bad between Harry and Hermione?" she asked. Ron nodded sadly, causing Usagi to sigh and shake her head. "I want to fix things between them.. I'm gonna talk to them both," she said firmly, nodding as she began to plan things. Makoto smiled at her friend, bemused. Leave it to Usagi, dealing with her own world of problems, to set that aside and try helping someone else.
'She really is far too kind,' Makoto thought, almost with a little concern.
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"Why wasn't I told to begin with?" Draco demanded with a scowl as Professor Moon went to close the door. He was furious, she could tell. She sighed in exasperation, turning to look at him. Her deep, dark eyes shown with compassion.. and guilt.
"I apologize," she began softly, "but it was imperative that no suspicions would arise. You know how terribly things could have gone, should anyone have found out."
Draco's scowl only deepened further. "Oh yes, so I'm involved in this whole big plot, and you decided to leave out a few details.. But I shouldn't be concerned with them.. Oh no, not at all," he said, sarcasm weaving dangerously though his words. The professor groaned slightly, but he didn't care. He continued in his rant, furious. "So you decide to flood me with all of these apparently 'petty' details telepathically in the middle of class and expect me not to be just a tad concerned? Don't you realize how risky this is? How dangerous this all could--"
"Oh no, it never even CROSSED my mind that this was dangerous," The professor snapped in a scathing tone. Rubbing her temples to help ease the beginning formation of a headache, she continued. Maybe this hadn't been the best time to let him know.. "It is better to know now, after things have transpired. If you had known from the start you might not have complied completely.."
"You're probably right. More than likely, I wouldn't have done so. I don't want to go through with it."
The professor glanced at him with a small, sad smile. "Don't you see though, Draco? The mere fact alone that you feel so adamantly about it proves--"
"It proves nothing," he interrupted abruptly, though he looked away. "I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy.. well.. 'maybe' Potter," he muttered as an afterthought. He heard the professor laugh lightly.
"Everything will be okay," she assured him. "Trust me... Keep doing as you are. There's a chance things very well might fall through and fail," she said in a quiet tone. "It may not be strong enough.." She trailed off, biting her lower lip to keep her trembling under control. "I wish we didn't have to laden this all upon you so heavily.. I'm just so afraid that it won't be enough--"
"It will be."
She looked up at him, her eyes widened in surprise. He smirked at her and paced the room. "It will be," he said again, quieter and more firm this time. "I..." He hesitated. "I know there is something. Something there that will make it work. But... what do I tell Usagi?" he asked after a moment of thought.
Professor Moon smiled tearfully at him before shaking her head. "Don't tell her anything. Keep progressing as you are.. If things are meant to work, they will. If not..." She averted her eyes, but forced herself to continue. "If not, then the world as we know it may very well shatter.."
"Well then, I guess we shouldn't let that happen," he said breezily, shrugging. He smiled at her then, an almost true smile. "That was rather clever of you.. Working that into the lesson.." He looked thoughtful for a moment. "All of your lessons, in fact."
The professor smiled back at him fully. "Yes, I suppose.. it's necessary."
Draco frowned, one last troubled thought on his mind. "So.. my father knew about this the whole time?"
The older woman nodded. "Yes.. He was advised, though, not to say anything other than what he told you." She frowned a little though. "We didn't know about the candies.. He apparently took things upon himself with that," she muttered, shaking her head.
Draco laughed harshly and went to the door. "I suppose we'll have to wait and see how things go on our little... date coming up. Well, then.. I can't say I'm not grateful for it." The teacher looked at him quizzically and he smirked. "I enjoyed the experience with the candies.. immensely. Hopefully next time around we won't need any... assistance. Or interruptions." With that, the blonde Slytherin left. The professor looked at his retreating form with slightly widened eyes, a small blush upon her cheeks.
"Kids these days," she muttered, shaking her head.
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"Harry, can I talk to you?" Usagi asked quietly. Harry looked up from his 'studying' in the common room. He was about as good at it as Usagi, perhaps fairing a little better. He looked up quickly upon hearing her voice, a small blush rising to his cheeks as he smiled.
"Sure, Usagi," he said happily, clearing a small space at the table for her to sit. "What's up?"
Usagi sat down, looking at him hesitantly before looking away. She didn't really know how to approach this... "Harry-kun," she said softly. "I...er... I know you..." She stumbled slightly in her words before clearing her throat and continuing, saying it all in one big breath. "I know that you like me and I like you to but it just wouldn't work out because you're such a close friend and I'm not really sure how I feel about anything anymore and I don't think it would be fair and I'd like for you and Hermione to speak to each other again." Usagi took a deep breath and sighed, glad to have gotten that all out.
Harry was uncertain whether to be amused or hurt. Unfortunately, the latter option won over the former, and he looked at her with sorrowful eyes. "So.. I guess what Malfoy said was true after all," he said softly. Usagi began to feel that perhaps her decision was an unwise one... Harry smiled at her, full and warm, though sadness still shadowed in his eyes. "It's alright," he assured her, "I'm fine with being just friends with you. And.. I'd like to make amends with Hermione too." He quieted at that topic of discussion.
Usagi grinned. "It'll be okay, Harry! Why don't you give things a chance with her?" Harry was about to argue that wouldn't be fair if he didn't really feel anything for her... but did he? Quite surprised and perplexed, he realized he had never even considered it an option, and in turn had never truly thought about it.
"Well, I'd firstly just like to become amiable with her again," he said, silently pondering the situation in his head.
"Leave it to me!" Usagi said with a grin. Grasping Harry's hand, she pulled him upward and ran out of the common room. Harry ran stumbling behind her, confused by the bubbly blonde's antics. Realization slowly dawned on him as they reached the library. Sure enough, there was Hermione, many books opened up around her. Usagi gave Harry a friendly smile, and push.. He stumbled forward a little, and nodded. Walking over to Hermione, he asked if he could sit down, and she gave consent quickly, cleaning up her book laden table slightly.
Usagi watched with a grin. She had a feeling things would work out between them. Humming slightly to herself, she left the library, much happier in thoughts.
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The tension that had hung so thickly over the group of friends had dissolved away quite adequately, Usagi noticed the next morning in the Great Hall at breakfast. The six friends conversated in a friendly manner and talked about nothing in particular.
"...So, the Chinese guy jumped out of the bush and yelled 'SUPPLIES'!" Minako concluded the joke, causing all of them to laugh uproariously.
"Minako-chan," Usagi said with laughter, "that was too--eep!" Usagi gave a startled shriek as she felt a pair of hands rest against her shoulders.
"Surprise you?" drawled a familiar voice. Harry could not keep the scathing scowl from his face upon seeing Malfoy, standing behind Usagi with his arms loosely wrapped around her, his hands joining partially below her neck.
Usagi tilted her head upward, looking at the slightly upside-down image of her....She didn't know what he was to her still. She gave him a small smile. "What do you want? Other than to apparently cause more rumors about us?" she muttered, glancing around warily then at some of the staring, whispering students.
Draco smirked. "Screw them," he said, surprising her tremendously. "Anyway.. I merely came to remind you not to be late tonight. I know you have a keen tendency to do so. I'll meet you in the tavern at 5. Wear something pretty," he teased, pressing a kiss to her forehead before leaving. Minako tilted her head, looking at Usagi with her lips pursed in the formation of an elongated 'O' , her eyes glinting with mirth.
"Now what was THAT all about?" she said, nudging her friend. Usagi looked away, failing to keep the blush from staining across her cheeks.
"Nothing," she mumbled, eating her breakfast slowly for a change.
"Does he have you under another spell?" Makoto asked worriedly. Usagi looked at her with wide eyes for a moment before she burst out laughing.
"No," she said in between giggles. If only they all knew... But she didn't think they'd approve. "Hey Mina-chan, what was that other joke you told me the other day?"
Successfully changing the topic, Minako began excitedly telling the next joke.
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Two men talked in quiet voices as they walked down the corridor. A young woman caught up to them, clearing her throat to get their attention.
One of the men looked at her expectantly. "How did it go? What did he say?" the man asked her, unable to keep the apprehension from his voice. Seeing the woman smile pleasantly, he felt himself relax a little.
"Well, he took it better than I had originally thought he would," Professor Moon said conversationally. "And he said that next time he didn't want any interruptions when...erm..." She trailed off and looked away.
The other man that walked with them snickered softly. "That's my boy," he said with a grin. Lucius smiled at Professor Moon, indicating he was only joking around and did indeed know the full importance of this mission.. He had heard it from her a million times now. "Although I must say.. That was fairly clever of you, Severus, doing that Potion.."
Snape looked at him with a faint nod. The three adults reached their destination: Snape's dungeon. It was a quiet place with the security of no interruptions. They met here often to discuss the mission at hand.
The three sat down together at the large, wooden table. Snape steepled his fingers slightly under his chin, contemplative. Professor Moon looked at Lucius with a small frown. "It doesn't bother you at all that your son almost..." she trailed off, sure that he had gotten her meaning.
Lucius smirked, a very apparent resemblance shadowing between himself and his son. "No, it doesn't. If anything I should be proud. So he moves a little quick," he quipped, smirking. "He's a Malfoy. We see what we want and we go after it," he said in a low voice.
Snape rolled his eyes and shook his head. "I think it would be more important if we reviewed what occurred today. If you would, 'Miss Moon'," he said her 'name' sarcastically, "please tell us exactly what transpired today and we will review what measures, if any, need to be taken.."
The three adults lost their air of humor as they got back down to business.
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Usagi looked hopelessly at Minako. "Please remember you promised not to tell," she said with a sigh. Minako was practically glowing with happiness for her fellow blonde.
"Usagi!" she squealed, a happy tear trailing down her cheek. "All of that was...so sweet!" She embraced her friend tightly before pulling away, frowning abruptly. "We so need to get you an outfit together.."
Minako grabbed her friend's hand and practically dragged her to the closet. Usagi had told Minako all of the events that had transpired, from the hospital visit to Snape's class to Draco's dorm room.. She smiled a little at the thought of it. "Now first, the skirt! It's easy to pick out a shirt if you have a pretty skirt already.." Minako began shuffling through Usagi's clothing, pulling out and rejecting several of the bottoms. Holding up a black, silk skirt with a matching tied sash, she beamed happily. The bottom of the skirt was slightly layered, a smaller section of pink visible just beneath the black.
Minako threw it onto the bed before searching through her tops. It did not take long to find one that matched nicely, for Usagi had an abundance of pink. Finding one in similar shade to the pink the skirt had, she held it up approvingly. It was fairly nice, Minako had to admit. The upper half of the shirt was almost flat in shape, as the shoulders were meant to remain bare. The basis of the shirt was a light pink, with a darker pink heart as its design.
"Kawaii!" Minako squealed. "Put it on, quick! Still so much to do!" Usagi was getting the strangest feeling that Minako was more excited than she..
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Twenty minutes later, Minako looked at Usagi with a tearful expression. "Usagi... my little Usagi's all grown up," she said dramatically, dabbing at her eyes. She excitedly brought the girl to the mirror so she could look at herself.
Usagi looked with wide eyes at the supposed reflection of herself in the mirror. She looked... nice. That is not to say by any means she normally did not, but.. She looked particularly beautiful.
A small pink flower necklace hung delicately at the hollow of her throat, her bare shoulders emphasized slightly. The sleeves of the pink shirt were short, mere strips of decorative, sheer lace. The blouse swept down to meet the skirt, elegantly showing off her curves in a tasteful manner. Usagi's hair was down from its normal buns, flowing freely over her bare shoulders and down the length of her back. Simple black sandals adorned her feet, a silver anklet present.
"Wow," Usagi murmured, staring at herself in a slight admiration. A light touch of pink lip gloss coated her lips, the smallest hint of eye shadow evident.
"Woohoo, I bet you're gonna get busy tonight!" Minako squealed, excited for her friend. Usagi's eyes widened as she turned to her friend in a startled shock. "Oh c'mon.. why else do you think I got you all dressed up... I'm kidding!" she teased, laughing softly. "I wish I could spy tag along for the date and watch him totally go crazy over you...hehe..." Minako grinned mischievously at her friend. The two left Usagi's room, and she saw Usagi off before she went to Hogsmeade.
"Give me every dirty detail and have a blast!" She called excitedly.
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Draco glanced at himself quickly in the mirror. His hair was slightly messy, but not sloppy, a change from his original 'styling' of it being slicked back. Loose strands fell into his eyes occasionally, but framed his face in a very defining manner. He wore a loose fitting, forest green shirt with slightly baggy black pants. Approving of his appearance, he left to see his favorite fellow blonde..
Contemplative in his thoughts, he went over the new pieces of...information he had learned the other day. It certainly did put a straining complexity to the situation. It didn't matter though. He realized today could make or break the entire situation.
Stepping into the quaint tavern and seeing Usagi, his mind froze on the thought for several long moments...
He was fairly sure today would make things a world of ease and difficulty all in one.
He gazed at her from the threshold of the entrance, drinking in the cute outfit and flowing hair, only able to see the back of her. He smirked languidly as he approached her. "Well, you look fairly nice," he commented in a smooth voice. Usagi jumped a little, startled, before standing and turning around at the familiar voice.
Draco's eyes looked her over carefully, taking in every perfect detail. As his eyes rested upon her lips, he saw the light gloss and smirked. "Flavored?" he murmured.
Usagi looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Wha--" She barely got the first word out before his lips pressed against hers, sliding easily against the moistened folds of flesh. His tongue traced lightly against her lower lip, before delving into her mouth, touching against her own. Usagi gasped, but he pulled away before she could so much as respond.
"Your lip gloss," he said simply. Usagi blushed and smiled, looking away. "You know, if you knew anything about dating, kissing really isn't a standard for first dates.. That's more of a second or third date type thing," she said in a teasing voice. Draco pulled her closer, a slow smile on his lips.
"Well then," he began quietly, "I suppose it's a good thing I don't know anything about dates or standards." He kissed her again, lighter this time, and much more chaste. "I suppose we should get this whole date thing going along, though," he muttered. The two sat down at the table and ordered Butterbeers.
There were only two other people in the tavern, apparently on a date as well. Looking at who it was, Usagi smiled happily to see Fern. She felt a little more comfortable, being as she wasn't 'alone' on a date with him...
This happiness lasted for a few mere moments, as Fern and his 'date' rose, smirking lustrously with promises to be fulfilled burning in both of their eyes. They left the tavern... Leaving Usagi and Draco alone with the bartender, who spent most of his time in the back.
Well, maybe it was a good thing.. As of right now, Usagi couldn't tell. An awkward silence hung between them. Why was it they did the most talking when physical contact was involved..?
"I think I sorta managed to help along the little mess you made with Harry and Hermione," Usagi said, almost startling him from the abrupt breaking of silence.
Although he didn't really care about the mudblood or Potter, it was a start as far as conversation went. "Oh really? Cleaning up after my messes, hmm?"
Usagi laughed a little, nodding. "Apparently.. I think they might get something going," she said happily, hoping with sincerity things worked out for her two friends. Draco shrugged glancing at her warily.
"Perhaps.. they deserve each other," he snorted, unable to hide the strong sense of dislike pertaining to the two people of discussion.
"Ne.. Why do you hate them so much?" Usagi inquired, taking a sip of her Butterbeer that had just arrived. She watched Draco frown slightly as he too took a sip of the drink.
"I don't know. It just started since basically the first day.. I insulted Weasley and told Potter he could do the smart thing and become friends with me. He chose not to, and we've hated each other ever since, I suppose," he mused dully. "Granger is a mudblood--sorry--and I'm from a very pure blood line.. one that heavily despises that. Weasley is an easy target for laughter. Putting the three together makes it too easy 'not' to dislike," he concluded with a snicker.
Usagi looked at him with her head titled, biting her lower lip gently. "You don't think you could ever.. I dunno.. be friends with them?" she asked a little hesitantly.
He almost outright laughed, but that would not be setting the best impression for this date. "I don't know," he said honestly, though he was sure which way his answer wavered.
Usagi smiled though, finding a glimmer of hope in his words, as she managed to find with every aspect of life. They really were an oddly matched pair.. Draco could only wonder if they were "too" odd for one another..
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"Ohh, why do I feel as though I'm the one on a date!" Professor Moon exclaimed, pacing nervously. Snape rolled his eyes at his colleague.
"Perhaps because the possible fate of the world rests upon it?" He heard the professor groan and smirked dully.
"Oh come on, Severus.. it's not 'that' serious.. If I've taught the boy anything at all, he'll pull this date off with ease," Lucius said with a deviant air, smiling in a self-assured manner.
Professor Moon giggled slightly at him, before returning to her serious, worried demeanor. "I just hope Usagi-chan is okay... She doesn't deserve having to do this..."
Snape stood, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "It's alright... She'll be fine, Luna."
Luna, alias Professor Moon gave a tearful nod, tucking a strand of her deep purple hair behind her ear. "I hope so... I really do hope so."
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Draco and Usagi walked along the grounds of Hogsmeade, making small conversation. Darkness was approaching rapidly, and they knew they would have to head back to Hogwarts soon. They had spent the majority of the day merely chatting about one another, and continued to do so as they walked back to the castle.
"So, how is your relationship with your parents?" Usagi asked softly. They had settled in the Quidditch stadium, still technically on school grounds as no trouble would 'technically' come to them, should they be caught. They laid in the grass next to one another, Draco with his arm loosely wrapped around her bare shoulders, Usagi with her head lightly resting against the crook of his neck. Grass stains were the least of their concerns..
He frowned slightly, unsure of how to answer. "I don't speak to my mother all too much.. I see her and she sees me, and we'll speak, sometimes. That's about as far as it goes. My father.." His eyebrows knitted together slightly as he tried to think of a good wording explanation. "I suppose my father is more of a mentor than anything else. We're not particularly warm and affectionate with one another," he added sarcastically.
Usagi nodded, a troubled look on her face. "That's sad," she mumbled. "I couldn't imagine not having my mother and father on anything less than a very close level," she said softly. "I love them a lot and they love me.. I wouldn't have it any other way."
Draco idly brushed his fingers against her shoulder, stroking the bare skin slowly. "Love?" he inquired. "How do you know it's love, and not an obligated feeling derived from the care they give you?" Usagi shifted against him, sitting up partially so she could look at him. His face was thoughtful, not the usual scowl or smirk most were heavily accustomed to from him. His eyes held a hungering curiosity, wanting to know something desperately. She began to respond to him, smiling a little as she did so.
"Well.. Love is something you can't mistake for anything else," she said, laying back down into his embrace. "You just feel something when you look at that person. It's not always a romantic feeling. I look at my mother and father and know that I'd be devastated without them. Thinking of the possibility of not having them in your life and knowing it would be hard is one clue that you love someone." She sighed a little, smiling faintly. "I feel that way about my friends, too. I love them all very much, and can't see myself without them near me."
Draco frowned, his mind trying to piece together what she said. "So...if you grow close to someone and want them always in your life, you love them?" he asked, almost a little hesitantly.
He felt Usagi nod against him. "Yes. But there are different levels of love.. I love food, but I wouldn't die for it," she said in a teasing voice, causing him to smirk. "Love for things that are not real and love for people and friends are different... I think I would gladly die for any of my friends," she whispered softly.
"Don't say that!" he hissed, sitting up abruptly with a look of horror in his eyes that only flashed for a moment. Usagi looked at him with widened eyes, slightly afraid and perplexed by his sudden change in demeanor. He relaxed a little, drawing her close again. "Don't say that," he repeated softly, stroking the soft locks of hair beneath his gasp. Usagi desperately wanted to ask what was wrong, but she didn't want to evoke any anger out of him.. She merely wrapped her arms around him slightly.
He continued talking, his voice thoughtful, an underlying eager curiosity to understand what she said. "So... you would die for those you love," he murmured. "Would you live for those you love?"
Usagi pulled away, her head tilted slightly as she gazed at his night-darkened features. The dim moonlight played softly against his pale complexion, making him almost appear almost unearthly in his pallor. She saw the smoldering look in his eyes as he asked the question "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean," she said, confusion etched in her features.
"If your friends were going to die," he said softly, "and they wanted you to live, even though you had the chance to save them... Would you take it?"
Usagi looked at him with a thoughtful expression, gently biting her lower lip as she contemplated. "No," she said simply. "If there was even a small chance I could save them, I would take it," she said firmly. She looked at him, almost a little hesitantly. "I would do the same thing for you."
Draco was startled, but he didn't let this show. "So does that imply that you love me, given the definitions you've explained?" He waited with more apprehension than he ever would have let on.
Relief flooded him in dizzying, powerful sweeping waves as she answered. "Yes... I guess it does," she said a little timidly looking away again. The pale light of the moon dimly enhanced the rosy blush that crept to her cheeks. Draco grasped her chin, looking into her eyes, searching desperately for the sincerity. He wanted to believe it, he really did. So much depended on it...The world, saving mankind...
..His happiness.
And in her eyes, he saw the virtuous qualities the girl possessed: her honest compassion, her truth and complete heart felt honesty. He lowered his lips to hers, kissing her softly, knowing things could never go back to the way they were. He felt her smile a little before responding, her arms wrapping loosely around his neck, brushing against the tousled, short hair. He shivered just slightly and pulled her close, deepening the kiss with promises and truths no words could ever portray with only half of the value and sincerity.
He pulled away and gazed at her, a dreamy smile upon her lips, her eyes slowly opening. "I don't think I've ever had anyone love me before, and I don't think I've ever felt love in turn for anyone," he said quietly, almost as though to give her a warning. "I do know though, that I care for you more fondly than I've ever cared for anything. And I do know I couldn't imagine going any further from today being without you. So," he added, smirking slightly, though it held no bitterness, "I guess according to your little definitions, I love you too."
Usagi looked at him in a heart felt surprise. "Really?" she whispered, barely audible. This was Draco Malfoy, after all.. vicious, cold-hearted Slytherin Draco Malfoy who saught only power and cruelty.. She was saddened, though not very surprised to hear he had never felt nor received loved... But it was a dumbstruck shock that clouded her to hear him say that he did love her..
"No, I just felt like saying that," he said sarcastically. Seeing her beautiful face wither with rejection, the irony of it amused him, but he felt guilty. "Yes, really," he said with a groan, kissing her hard. "For your lovely sense of humor, you don't know how to take a joke," he murmured against her lips.
He felt Usagi give a shaky, tearful laugh. "You scared me.. I thought you were serious," she mumbled. Draco sighed and looked at her for a few moments.
"Well, I 'am' serious, regarding the latter option of words... I do love you." Usagi felt happiness coarse through her in steady streams, unable to maintain her relief.
"I'm relieved... and glad... and so happy I could burst," she said with a giggled, flinging her arms around him. "I feel as though I could take on the world, knowing that you really love me," she whispered, hugging him tightly with a wistful sigh.
Draco flinched upon hearing her say that. 'Let us hope so, little bunny,' he thought to himself sadly as he wrapped his arms around her tightly.
'Let us hope you really can..'
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Aww, I'm so happy with the way this chapter turned out ::sniffle:: Lol.. I know, it is mysteriously confusing..lol. Well, Professor Moon is finally revealed! It's human Luna! lol, I bet you guys are goin wtf now =x especially with the whole Snape n Lucius thing.. Ooo... But ya wanna know what's goin on.. Lol sorry. - .- Hmm.. I was trying to get this chapter out last night, but I couldn't finish writing 'cause i was tired..
Just a little note on the made-up spell, "Lufu Potis".. I wanted it to be somethin like "The power of love", so I had went to Anyway, 'Lufu' is an Old English term for love, and 'potis' comes from a Vulgar Latin term, Ooo.. or something like that.. I know you guys like how I actually pretend to put some thought into this story... Lol! Now that you have that useless piece of information, moving on ::sweatdrop::
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Warning: Just a paragraph of rambling..
Gyah.. I'm starting to fall in love with Lucius because of this story.. This is sad. Truly, truly sad.. As long as I don't start having fantasies about both Draco and his father I'll be ok... x X; Gyah.. he's not attractive.. but yes he is... omg.. There's somethin wrong with me. I have this deathly infatuation with blondes.. Spike {OMG i found him recently from BtVS and ive been staring at him ever since..} he is so damn sexy.. and Draco of course.. now his poor father has fallen victim... ::sob:: Im horrible! ::runs away, still rambling..::
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You guys are so lucky I luv u all..lol. I had to go back into my old emails and sort thru and find all the reviews for chapter 7 since FF .Net is booty!! Anyway.. OMG I was so excited for 100 reviews and now here it is we're almost at 150!!!! YaY keep up the reviews pleeeease =D ::hugs u all::
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(wow, the list of commenting reviews is getting longer! lol)
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OtAkU--Hehe, I'm trying to make it sweet.. I want this chapter to go through emotional rollercoasters.. I had it forceful, then lustful, now sweet.. who knows what's next? ::grins:: I'm leaning towards some angst, wont hint at anythign though .- And yah.. I did kinda feel bad for Harry, so I had to make things better for him in this chapter ::giggle:: He'll be fine! lol. As for the mission.. I started gearing back toward the main plot of the story again in this chapter. You'll see... The "mission" will be completely clarified next chapter =.D
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Preview might change.. nothing set for next chapter just yet.. for now tho:
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NEXT TIME ON...Desiring Need!
Draco and Usagi have established their relationship and are happy.. and a new relationship is in the making! Troubles arise in Professor Luna Moon's class when she has some of the students preform the spell.. What's wrong with Usagi!? What exactly is the 'mission' that Luna, Snape, and Lucius have been plotting? Why are Usagi and Draco so imperative to the fate of the world..? Find out in next time's episode, "Turmoil!"
