(Since my last attempt (two forward slashes at the beginning and end of a quote) at trying to find a way to imply another language didn't show up, here's the new system: means whoever is speaking is doing so in Japanese... Well, enjoy.)

It was midnight and almost all of the sixth and seventh years in Slytherin were still awake. that particular fact pissed Sephiroth off. He wanted some peace and quiet so Cloud and he could argue properly. Since all the others that they didn't really know in the house were still awake, the argument could only stay PG, instead of the suitable R rating of their normal discussions. Worst of all: Vince wouldn't give Masamune back to him. God, was Vince a pain. He was probably only doing that to get on Lucrecia's good side.

Just in time to disturb Seph, Zack starting ranting about nothing in particular. Cloud was getting particularly annoyed by Zack, but, like usual, just glared and tried to ignore him. Rath wasn't as subtle. Za-a-a-ack... Shut up if you know what's good for you.

Zack was not unnerved by the threat since Seph was such a good friend as to tell Zack the exact same thing three times a day when they had still been in SOLDIER. How do you know what's good for me? Seth' says the exact same words on a regular basis.

Rath glared at Sephiroth. You do know that if you say something like that too often to someone, they become apathetic and stop registering the amount of danger involved? Sephiroth just stared at Rath. He's like this 24.7.365 isn't he? Seph kept staring. No wonder he doesn't register the threat anymore... Defeated, Rath decided to just try to go to his room and sleep.

But, Malfoy's stooges blocked the way. One of them spoke. Uh... No one's supposed to go until Draco says... Goyle turned to Crabbe. Crabbe seemed to consider this deeply, and Rath tried to sneak by. Crabbe made up his mind and replied. He noticed Rath's attempt. Hey, are you stupid? We just said you're not allowed to leave! Rath really wanted to set these goons on fire, but there was some rule against that at this school. Goyle, perturbed that Rath was seemingly not listening, grabbed Rath by his shirt collar and yelled a goon-esque stock phrase. Are you trying to start something?!

Rath, who decided that the idiot holding him a foot off the floor would look better on fire, replied. Well, since you are obviously just an incompetent ass of a bootlicker to some maladroit dark lord, I'd say, yes, I will start something if you won't let me go to bed. I'm very tired, and it's been a long day, so would you please FUCK OFF?! The last two words silenced the room (except for Zack and Seph), and turned everyone's attention to the goons and the exchange student.

I'd do what he says. Rath doesn't play nice when he's pissed off, Luke suggested, while reading one of their textbooks. Malfoy turned to stare at Luke.

What do you mean? We're not allowed to use magic outside of class, and your friend is half the size of Crabbe and Goyle. It would be best if he just backed off, Malfoy countered.

Rath, who heard that comment, glanced at the oaf still holding him by the collar and the other goon. Yeah, I am half the size of them, but that would make sense because I'm only one person and they are two people. Do the math. Seph thought that comment was rather funny and wondered if anyone could counter it.

Malfoy glared and turned to Luke again. Would you kindly tell your friend it wouldn't be wise to insult the son of Voldermort's right hand man? Luke stared at Malfoy for a sec, and nodded.

&Rath, make fun of them some more. Malfoy's apparently related to the right hand man of some small-fry dark lord that sounds oddly familiar. He's probably one of Nadil's friends. Luke went back to reading, but Seph, Cloud, and Zack were having trouble containing their laughter.

Taking his cue, Rath promptly flicked Malfoy off. Malfoy, quite pissed off, yelled at him. Why, you insubordinate fool! Crabbe, Goyle, beat him up! Rath started laughing. What the hell is wrong with you?! Are you insane?!

Rath decided to make a point. Yes. I am, thank you very much. Do you have a problem with that? Or are you going to try to spout more pseudo-mofia lines at me while your goons try to beat me up?

Goyle finally comprehended the message that he and Goyle were to thrash Rath, so he threw Rath into the nearby wall. Rath hit the wall with a loud thud, but stood up almost immediately. That all you got? he said, taunting them. However, Goyle was faster than he had first thought, and he pinned Rath against the wall. Crabbe then came over and started striking Rath, who knew that he wasn't going to be getting any help. Cloud was currently on the simpletons' good sides, and that wasn't worth risking. It was too early in the year for Luke to try and pull rank. Zack might help, but Rath didn't really want help from him. And Seph, well, he didn't owe Rath anything. However, Rath's vision was starting to go black at the edges and he realized he going to pass out.

For God's sake, would you leave him alone, you ass?! was what Luke was about to say, but seventh year student beat him to the punch. She rushed over to Malfoy. Quite frankly, I don't give a damn that you are related to whoever! I want to know why the hell we all have to stay out here! Anyway, what if he knows someone higher up in ranks than Voldermort?!

Malfoy glared at her. And why should I listen to you? America has decided to remain neutral, so you really have no right to tell me to do anything without jeopardizing your country's neutrality. The girl glared at him. Malfoy smelled victory. Besides, so what if he knows someone important? Voldermort could kick his ass.

Seph started laughing maniacally and stood up. You mean that loser that always hung out with the Demon Lord of Dusis? Malfoy turned to stare at Sephiroth. He was a pain in the ass. The only reason--- Zack hit Seph on the back of the head with the text book Luke had been reading. Rath had finally passed out, but the goons kept beating him. Luke, now unoccupied, messed with the henchmen's heads, picked up Rath and set him down on one of the couches.

Zack, not really having a good idea to explain Seph's behavior, deferred to Cloud. Pardon Seth'. He had a traumatic childhood and was left with many mental problems. Because of that, he's prone to saying really stupid things, no matter how true they might be. Cloud smiled, and Sephiroth hit him on the back of the head.

&Be very glad that Vincent confiscated Masamune. Seph threatened. Cloud stared back. Zack had a bad feeling about where the staring contest was going to go, and decided to brighten up the mood. Or, at least, change the subject. So... Why are all of us still up at now one o'clock in the morning?

One of the eviler looking seventh years spoke up. His name was Dick. Well, we are officially old enough to join the ranks of the Death Eaters, and, as a representative, I'm here to sign recruits up.

Zack said, and sat down. Rath had regained consciousness by then and said, Wait, an entire group devoted to that stupid idiot? I heard that Voldermort was a pansy. Luke decided that it would have been smarter to have left Rath to get the crap beaten out of him. After all, Rath did heal quickly.

Malfoy, being a suck up, had to defend his Dark Lord. Pansy'?! Well, the dark lord you serve is a retard!

Rath, automatically deciding that Nadil was the one that Malfoy would be talking about, agreed. Yes, Nadil is a retard, but that doesn't make any of his legions stop following him. Rath's comment silenced the room and caused gasps. Sans Cloud and Sephiroth, who were now engaged in a cussing match that was far more complex than the one that had occurred earlier.

Malfoy laughed nervously. You... know... Nadil?! Rath sat on the couch thoughtfully, and then stared at Malfoy like he was an idiot. This gave the American student (who had been named Yankee Redsox by her baseball-fanatic parents) a chance to say I told you so. I told you that he probably knew someone important that could kick your ass!

Rath, who had heard the girl defending him, set the record straight. I do know him, but there's an ice cube's chance in hell that he'd ever help me. Rath lowered him voice so almost no one could hear. ...And there's that small little thing that I'm his worst enemy's only heir...

What was that last thing you said? Malfoy asked, suspicious. Luke decided that he really should have left Rath where he had been. Zack was getting bored, so he just walked off to the room he was now apparently sharing with Cloud, Seph, and Rath to go to sleep. Luke had been assigned to a different room in which he happened to be the only occupant of.

Rath, who had been watching Zack, what he said. I said that I'm one of Kharl the Alchemist's creations... Well, not really. I have someone else to blame for my current existence. He coughed . Malfoy thought he heard something. Rath looked up. Sorry. I get sick easily and haven't been feeling well today. Luke stared wide-eyed at Rath, who he thought was being serious, and put one of those SARS masks on.

Cloud was starting to feel tired, so he tried to sneak off to his room, but Crabbe and Goyle caught him. Dick (the Aptly-Named) walked over to yell at Cloud, but Cloud spoke first, rather vexed. Look, I'm tired as hell, and I don't want to be part of another lame-o's crappy plan to take over the friggin' world. I just want to go to sleep. If you have a problem with that, talk to my manager. She's either the one in the pink dress or Tifa. They'll probably make you deaf, though. And if you're really insistent, talk to Seth. He'll kick your ass for no particular reason. Cloud just walked away without waiting for an answer.

Yankee was astounded. Does he always act like that? Sephiroth replied, No. He's like that when he's A) sleepy, B) pissed off at me for certain reasons, or C) being a sad drunk. Yankee decided that these guys were not your regular Slytherin students, somewhat like her. She had just been feeling particularly evil the day she had been sorted, but she really belonged in Ravenclaw or Gryffindor. Unfortunately, she couldn't get resorted and was stuck in the house of future henchmen of evil idiots, half of which being James Bond villains.

Seph, following suit, walked off to his room. He, however, was not hindered since Malfoy had spread the word about the mysterious musical instrument Sephiroth had been referring to. Most of them thought that he meant something like the saxophone that Midvalley the Hornfreak used, and not Masamune, the six-foot katana that it's said that only Sephiroth can use (Cloud was able to do so as well). That left Rath and Luke as the only two new students in the commons area.

Malfoy, now amused by Rath's blatant remarks, decided that maybe it was a good time to try and talk to the only one that no one really knew anything about. So, what's your claim to fame, Walker?

Luke stayed silent because he forgot that that was the name that he was using. Rath saved the day and elbowed him so Luke wouldn't seem absentminded and no one would sense that something wasn't quite right. Huh? Oh! Right... Well, I dunno. I guess I'm just normal and stuff. Rath rolled his eyed. Rath glared at Luke. Fine... Look, let's just say that earlier, right after he--- Luke pointed to Rath. ---yelled at you all, it was a smart idea to not talk to me. I don't like to be disturbed while I'm reading.... Oh, and that language that Seth and Cloud were talking in is not some jabberwockyish gobbledygook as you so put it, but Japanese. Luke got up and walked to his room.

Malfoy stared at the space where Luke had been. Rath grinned. That was what you had thought, wasn't it? Laughing, Rath walked off, but before he got to the door, he turned back. Oh, and, by the way, neither Seth, Luke, nor I are interested in the least about some small-fry loser dark lord. Night. Don't let the youkai bite. Rath resumed his laughter, and walked the doorway.

Dick wondered what Rath had meant. Malfoy, what did that... He controlled his anger. Classmate of yours mean? Malfoy turned and answered. That was what I had thought when Seth and Cloud were talking in ...Japanese.

Yankee slapped Malfoy. You loser! I can't believe you couldn't recognize the speech as an Asian language! God damn! What's next?! You thinking someone seriously high profile in your little evil aristocratic circles' is a complete loser? A piece of paper floated down from the ceiling. Yankee read it out loud. It's a little too late for whatever you just said... If you are reading this. All of the students still in the commons stared at Malfoy.

(&BREAK&)

Everyone in Ravenclaw was asleep except from Squall. He was up reflecting on how they were supposed to get through classes tomorrow. He looked at his schedule, and compared it to Zack's. They had absolutely no classes in common. While that meant that he would probably not be able to annoy Cloud all year, it was a blessing since Squall really didn't want to have any classes with Zack.

Squall pulled Neo's schedule out and compared it to his own. No similarities between the two whatsoever. But, when compared to Zack's schedule, Neo had all the same classes. Squall felt a wave of pity for Yuna and Aeris. They had to spend six or more hours in a classroom with the three insane ones, Neo, Serena, and Zack... Well, better them than him.

(&BREAK&)

Aeris and Yuna, who had formerly been sleeping woke up with a sneeze. They glanced at each other. It was a little odd that they had both been awakened by a sneeze, and decided that the only one of their friends that would be up this late at night that would speak anything vaguely ill of them would be Squall. Also, they realized that whatever he said probably had to do with the fact that they had such bad luck with the scheduling, and, therefore, Squall wasn't really being mean or anything.

Yuna whispered to Aeris Thank God we're sharing a room with Rikku and Serena.

Yeah, it's better than sharing one with Yuffie. We'd have to lock all of our stuff up at night so she couldn't steal it. As she said that, Yuffie entered the room acting all ninja-like, so the two acted like they were asleep. Yuna rolled off the bed and hit the floor with a loud thud. Ow... That hurt As a result , Yuffie jumped up to the ceiling and dug her fingernails into the paint, and Rikku woke up and yelled Gravy and buttered toast! By doing so, why managed to wake up the entire Gryffindor house. Except for Serena and Neo.

Aeris walked over to Serena and poked her with a stick. Serena grumbled and rolled over. Repressing a laugh, Yuna walked over to the other side and poked Serena again. Like before, Serena rolled over, but this time another way.

Rikku was still a little groggy and looked up at the ceiling. Seeing Yuffie, she decided that she was still asleep and tried to see if she could fly by jumping off her bed. Since the laws o gravity were still functioning properly, she hit the floor. Yuna covered her face with her hand and started murmuring to herself, She's not my cousin, over and over. Of course, the loud noise caused Yuffie to dig her fingernails deeper into the ceiling.

Aeris, still fascinated with Serena's ability to sleep through anything, continued poking Serena with the stick. Eventually, Serena ran out of bed to roll over on and fell on the floor, which caused Yuffie to continue her current activity of sticking to the ceiling. Serena still refused to wake up. Five more minutes mom...