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Draco's Spirit

Chapter Thirteen

From last time:

The Sayanes, huh? I changed direction and headed off towards their house. I remember going there with my father when I was younger, maybe five, but I was too young to remember where the exact location was to apparate. Splinching myself wasn't really very appealing....

"I'm coming Zareh," I muttered though clenched teeth, "You're not going to die tonight. Not if I can help it."

Zareh POV

I gazed up at the starless sky, the bright silver moon covered by drifting clouds, only a shimmering outline shown through. Crossing across the barren yard, I sat down next to the fountain that had been turned off for the night.

"Do I really want to do this?" I whispered, my right hand clutching the mirror to me, the last chance for my sister's life. Images of Leila helping me, caring for me, loving me filled my head and I knew there was no other choice. I would be using the mirror tonight.

Glancing at its glassy surface, I saw my reflection stare back at me, looking scared but determined, before I turned away and looked back up at the sky. I wanted to enjoy these last minutes on Earth without interruption, without distraction. Just me and the dark sky, the passing gusts of wind and the singing of the trees.

Although oddly enough, I heard the distinct sound of out front gate creaking open, the metal firmly protesting on moving. I crept forward, my hand outstretched with ice crystals already forming, ready for battle.

A figure stole into the yard, glancing right and left but not seeing me behind the tree and then took off for a run at the house. Was this a robber or a wizard who had discovered our location? Was Leila in danger?

Dropping all thoughts of making my wish then, I tucked the piece of glass into my pocket and took after the shadow that had just entered the house. My heart was racing, blood pounding in my ears as I reached the front door and slipped inside.

The person was heading up the grand staircase, turning their head and listening for a disturbance in the house every few seconds. Taking a dash forward, my feet hitting the ground soundlessly, I leaped into the air and tackled the intruder, rolling down the length of steps, him, as I could now tell, squirming to get out of my grasp.

We came to a halt at the foot of the stairs, myself sitting on top of him to make sure he didn't get away. "Zareh, is that you?" asked the boy from underneath me.

"Draco?" I rose to my feet, offering him a hand up. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to stop you. You can't kill yourself Zareh, I won't let you."

"I'm not killing myself. I'm just being.. A sacrifice."

"Sounds like killing to me."

"But you don't understand Draco. Leila is the most important person in my life. I'm not just going to sit here and do nothing while she is dying. I just can't."

"I understand that, but there has to be another way. Think about it Zareh. You are the only person that your sister cares about. If you died, what do you think she would do, huh? Probably just go and kill herself."

Draco's words struck home. He was dead right, seriously. If I did do this, Leila probably wouldn't be happy any longer, having nothing worth living for. And then I would feel even more guilty....

"You're right," I said softly. "But I can't just let her die...."

"I may have an idea," said the blond, his silver eyes shining. "What if we both offered part of our lives, so you'd still be alive?"

"You'd do that?" I asked, tears forming in my eyes and then falling to the floor as hard chips of ice. "You would honestly do this for me and Leila?"

"Yes, but you must promise to come back with me to headquarters. I promise you that you'll get a fair trial and that no harm will come to you."

"Alright, but Leila isn't going to go willingly."

"I know. I'll let her be and just bring you for now. I have a feeling a fight is unenviable, but I'll try not to hurt her badly."

"Thank you," I said, pulling the mirror back out of my pocket. "Should we try now?"

"No time like the present," he quipped.

"Alright then...But we have to head outside...." I led the way so that we were once again back under the darkened sky, the moon now slightly peeking out at us. The mirror's pale surface gleamed in the light, the glow illuminating our faces.

Holding the mirror in front of us, I began to offer the words that would offer our lives for this gift. "Mirror of Darkness, black as the night sky, Hear this wish, hear this cry. Take our two hearts for the life of one, my sister Leila, now do this..done!"

A strong wind gusted around us, and I dropped to the ground, burying my face in the damp earth to protect it from flying debris that were now flying around is in the torrent of air. Then, the feeling of being ripped in two, the pain unbearable, sheer agony is waves as I cried out.

And then, as suddenly as the wind and pain had come, they stopped and I raised myself from the ground, glancing carefully around. Draco lay unmoving on the ground, and I immediately panicked, thinking he had been hurt. But as I was crawling over to him, he stirred and sat up, gingerly touching his head.

"Did it work?" he asked, silver eyes glinting, the shattered remains of the mirror scattered on the ground around us. "Because it doesn't look like the mirror stuck around for a second chance.

"I think it did," I replied, standing and brushing off my pants. "Leila will be the only one able to tell though. Would it be alright if I quickly left a note for her telling her where I went? She'll worry that something bad happened to me..."

"I don't have a problem with it, just hurry. I don't want to chance waking anyone up."

While I sat in the kitchen writing a letter, he made himself at home, going through the pantry and coming back out with a batch of homemade cookies. "Who made these?" he asked, chomping away with a contented look on his face.

"Leila," I answered. "I finished, just let me bring this upstairs, then we can go." I stole quietly up the stairs and pushed open the door to Leila's room. Moving stealthily over to her nightstand, I placed the parchment next to her water glass, and then took a last look at my sister, who I'm not sure when I'll see again.

Her dark hair was splayed over the pillow, her lips parted slightly. The moonlight shining in cast a silvery glow against her pale skin, making her seem to glow. One hand gripped the covers tightly, the other hand latched on to a picture of the two of us, both younger and in human form, smiling and waving at the camera.

"Good bye Sister," I murmured, watching as she slept. "I'm not sure when I'll be able to see you again, but I do love you and always will. Please Leila, don't hurt Draco, he saved your life. Good bye Leila, I'll miss you."

I then proceeded downstairs and gave Draco a small smile. "I'm ready to go."

He nodded, putting the cookies back in the pantry. "Just hold on to my sleeve, and we'll be out of here... I have to bring you back to the school though and then you can go to Spirit World."

"You mean I get to go to Hogwarts?"

"Yes," he said, a pity shining in his eyes. "You'll like it, a huge castle and such... Now hold on tight." A wind whipped up around us and I felt my feet leave the floor. The feeling lasted for several seconds before I felt solid ground again."

Looking up, I saw myself on the outside of a set of gates, a looming castle in the distance, most of the lights gone leaving it almost completely dark. "Come on," said Draco, walking through the gates. "We have to hurry. If I get caught I don't even want to think- Potter! What are you doing here?"

I blinked several times at the figure that had just materialized from thin air. So this was the famous Harry Potter? Tall, black hair with piercing emerald eyes, just like mine, and the most known scar in the Wiarding world standing boldly on his forehead.

"I could ask you the same question Malfoy. What gives you permission to wander out of grounds at night? Let alone of your dormitory?"

"I had important matters that don't concern you. Now move."

"What kind of matters? Meeting with your father? Already a Death Eater?" he laughed, wand pointed right at Draco.

The blond didn't seem to care about the wand and shoved Harry backwards. "Don't you dare ever speak like that to me again," he hissed. "I may be related to him by blood, but that doesn't make us the same person. Come on Zareh," he spat out.

Hurriedly, I scurried towards him, terrified and awed at the same time. Considering he didn't like Voldemort, he sure didn't seem to care for Harry much either. "Who's your friend Malfoy?" asked Harry, eyeing me up and down, especially the hair.

"That is also none of your concern. Let's go," he said, tugging on my sleeve and I followed him obediently up to the castle. That is, until he tripped and a figure detached itself from the trees.

"I'm interested to know why you and Harry are out here Malfoy."

"Granger," he said curtly, picking himself off of the ground. "Zareh has no connection to either you or Potter, and Dumbledore knew I was gone."

"Yeah," said Harry, coming up behind us. "He's already sent out search parties when you didn't come back with Mandela and Mia. Said that maybe you'd been captured or something like that. Although I honestly don't know who would capture you."

"For your information Potter," spat Draco, his grey eyes narrowing in dislike, "I am not on Voldemort's side and I never wish to be. On top of that, I would never allow myself to be captured and it is the old fool's fault for worrying. No one can ever capture a Malfoy."

"You're not? And you said his name?" asked Harry in disbelief.

"No, he isn't," I said, coming in defense of my new friend, my only friend really. "Draco promised to help me and that's what he is going to do."

"You got him Draco! Where's the mirror?" asked a bouncy pink haired girl who jumped right next to the Slytherin, also appearing out of nowhere.

"Are you Zareh?" asked a blond girl, coming to stand on my left. Eyeing me up and down, she nodded her head to confirm her own question. "Yep. Where's Leila Draco?"

"It's a long story," said the Spirit Detective. "But here's your mirror." He reached into his pocket and came out with several pieces of glass. "It kinda broke.."

"DRACO!" screeched the pink haired girl, giving him a knock to the side of his head. "How could you? Sina is going to kill us all!"

"Naw, she likes me too much," said Draco, pushing back his fallen bangs. "Besides, at least it isn't in the wrong hands anymore. Now listen both of you," said Draco, turning his attention to the two girls. "I promised Zareh a fair trial and no cruel punishments. He has done absolutely nothing wrong, neither has his sister, really. So make sure he gets a comfortable room and hold the trial until I have an open day, I'd like to be there."

He shot me a smile and I grinned back, knowing I had an excellent defense on my side. "What the heck is going on?" asked the girl Draco had called Granger. "What are you four talking about?"

Draco ignored the questioning girl and turned to me. "This," he said gesturing to the pink haired girl, "Is Mia and the other is Mandela. They'll take you up and set you in a room. I'll see you in probably a few days. And if you can, don't let Sina get to close, she'll take to anything." He pushed me towards the girls and they each took one of my arms, giggled and then disappeared.

End Zareh POV

Draco POV

I could feel the smirk growing on my face as Hermione gaped at the empty spot that had had people not two seconds prior. "But... But apparating is impossible inside Hogwarts," she managed to gasp, before plopping to the ground.

"We want answers Malfoy," said Potter, stalking up to me, his wand aimed at my chest. "Now talk."

"We don't need to get violent Potter, but fine, I'll talk. You two deserve to know a bit anyway...." I settled myself on the ground across from Hermione and Potter sat next to the girl.

"As you all know I died, but now I'm back here, right?" Two nods. "I got granted back to life through a task, the first one I failed but not intentionally."

"What was the first one?" asked Hermione.

"I was supposed to catch the snitch. I had to take over Potter's body when he passed out after getting hit. But then you kind of toppled over the stands and I couldn't exactly let you just die...." I could almost feel some of the animosity slipping away on the night breeze.

"I was given these tasks my Sina, Ruler of Spirit World. Mia is the Grim Reaper and was sent to fetch me after I died. Mandela was put on my case to help with tasks and such. We all got to be pretty good friends..." I gazed up at the sky, a smile on my face thinking of all those fun times we had shared.

"Anyway, my second task was to have one of the three people who cared about me um...," here I blushed, "Kiss me. Choices were my mother, Hermione or Potter...I'm very fortunate Hermione got to me first. You weren't a very successful choice," I said, turning to look at Potter. "And I know you do care because I was following you around all day in spirit form... and I heard what you said at the casket. It meant a lot to me.. Thank you."

'He has changed,' thought Hermione. 'The old Malfoy would never have thanked us, and he is calling me by my name, not Granger or Mudblood. He really is a different person...'

"But once I was woken up, those two spirit girls came down here in human form to tell me some really important stuff. Seems I'm your accomplice for defeating Voldemort Potter." My smirk formed again as Potter's mouth dropped open in disbelief.

"I have certain abilities that were granted to me through the transfusion of dead to alive again. I can now do wandless magic, although it still needs a lot of work and I can also shoot energy.. The problem is I have no idea how to control it."

Hermione and Potter moved backwards from me, looking at me with distrust. "That's how I managed to hit Weasley, I never meant to hurt him," I said softly, looking at my feet. "But with these powers I was made a Spirit Detective and help Sina I guess. My first and current case is to round up two twins, Zareh and Leila who are actually demons. They stole some pretty dark stuff from the vault and I was sent to get it back. They're not bad or evil themselves, but the rest of their family is. Just like mine," I muttered, not even thinking of what I was saying..

"What do you mean by the last part?" asked Hermione, looking at me with concern sparkling in her brown eyes.

"Nothing," I said quickly, jumping to my feet. "I'll see you both around." And then, before any questions could be asked I tore off towards the castle, my words ringing in my ears. How could I have been so stupid? They had no reason to know about my family troubles, or the situation Mother found herself in. I'll go to Dumbledore in the morning, he has to help her, he just has to.

End Draco POV

Leila POV

I woke up with the feeling that something wasn't right. It was too quiet, too different. The innocent looking piece of white parchment lying on my nightstand proved my worst fears. My hands shaking, I picked up the paper and brought it to my face, eyes scanning quickly.

Dear Leila,

I hope you find this letter and aren't worrying about me. I am perfectly safe and am going somewhere with a friend. His name is Draco Malfoy and he is bringing me to Spirit World to get a fair trial. Tonight, he saved my life, and I saved yours. I beg you not to be angry with me or Draco for I freely went with him. He says your cookies are really good if you're looking for a compliment. I don't know when I'll see you again Sister, but I will always love you with all my heart.

Your loving twin,
Zareh

My hands clenched the paper, anger ripping at my soul. Zareh, my only comfort in this world, had been taken from me, gone with the son of our enemy, probably a Death Eater himself.

I rose from the bed, changing quickly and putting the now crumpled letter in my skirt pocket, the Dark Phoenix Feather going in after it. Fists formed as my anger grew, my hair flying out behind me on an invisible wind, my eyes dark with malice.

Draco Malfoy would pay.

Author's Notes:

Doesn't look like Leila is too happy, does it? Today is a Friday! Yea! No school for two whole days! And on Sunday there are two new YuGiOh episodes! TWO! I can't wait!

As most of you probably see, I changed the asterisks to bold since asterisks won't work anymore. Pity... Well, I have to go. My new HP fic, coming out after The Power of a Wish finishes (Only one chappie left now!) is calling!

Oh yes, and it would be great if you could drop in a review. Doesn't have to be long, just a nice review!

Reviewer's Comments:

LishaChan Me thinks you're right! You get a cookie! Do you like talking that way, in third person????

Elrohir lover OMK (Oh my Kami) I am soo sorry! It has an R! R R R R R! Sorry again! So it is from LOTR huh? Kewl. I hope you start feeling better, a lot better, soon. (Blows a kiss and winks) get well soon luv. And btw, wrist is feeling good.

AnimegirlH Maybe she will, she's kind of acting like Hiei, so she'll trust Zareh, but maybe she'll learn to trust a few others. Yes, they will be involved in Draco's adventures, like the DT I have planned, but they won't become students.. Can't do magic... Poor demons...

Stormy Skies I actually got the idea from an episode in RK. When Yahiko is thinking in eppy eighteen about Kenshin, he keeps getting flashes of words said before that spurred him on to his goal of escape!

Ryo Akuinenn I'm feeling fine, you? Actually, a small neck cramp from bending over my keyboard (I still don't have a desk!) but otherwise great! Weekends to that to me. And storms, we've been having a lot lately!

coffeentoffee Hehe, so now you like Zareh? Cute! Well, it looks like Leila is cured now! Thank Kami!

BabyBlueAquaGirl A lot of you seem to like Zareh! Loveable little guy, ain't he? Mmmmm, I'd want a boyfriend... Although I could settle for an older brother... Plainly, I just want Draco!

Dracoismine43va I think you meant an e, didn't you? Yep, it seems like Zareh loves those fluff balls. And Draco to the rescue... charge! I hope Draco watches his back, being on the bad side of Leila can not be fun...

Darling Love That's alright. Arigatou means thank you! And Kami means God, I use it in place of God a lot... and Ja na means see you later, one of my faves! Glad ya like the fic!

Baby Goo Goo 2 I'm thrilled to hear you luv it! Okay, so that' why you have short reviews, I get it now! Hope to see you around next chappie!

Tyesantye So you love Zareh huh? That makes three of you... Well, hope to see you next time!