With the connections that Face had they were able to obtain a few weapons for everyone. To the others at least it seemed that Marty and Hannibal were getting closer. Marty was still in denial and wouldn't admit her feelings although she did manage to play along. She was feeling really odd about their relationship. Somewhere in the back of her mind she knew it didn't feel right like she wasn't suppose to be with him but someone else. Face hobnobbing with the rich and powerful merchants in the area had also netted them the information about an alley the men they were searching for were hiding in. With that Hannibal formed a plan and put it into action.

As the sunlight began illuminating the causeways and alleys of the city of London, a female gray and black tabby cat was a witness to a startling event. She observed five individuals making their way down a dead end alley cautiously in their pursuit of three others.

Hannibal was wearing a beige overcoat and holding an Ingram Mac 10. His eyes were shinning like cobalt scanning the alley. He was wearing a crooked smile as he moved slowly down the alley. He was for lack of a better term on the Jazz. He points to Face and waves him forward.

Face who was crouching behind a group of trash cans, nodded and began slowly slinking his way down the brightening alley carrying a modified over under double barreled shotgun. He felt very over dressed wearing a dark blue suit, blue tie and black shoes considering what he was doing.

He was scanning the alley and spotted one of the men out of the corner of his eye hiding behind a dumpster and he said in a very refined voice that seemed to flow like liquid cream "You better just come out now while you are still able to. I mean really this is wreaking havoc on my suit so could we end this now."

The response to his request was what he had expected as one of the men stood up holding an AK-47 letting loose hot lead down the alley. Face in turn returned fire. He then turned to face B.A and nodded to him.

B.A. looked back at Face and gave him thumbs up sign. He then unhooked a pair of odd looking containers from his belt. He pulled the pins and rolled them down the alley leaving in its wake nothing but an acrid smell of pepper and liver as the vapors filled the end of the alley.

As the smoked filled the air he picked up his own Ingram Mac 10 and fired off a volley of shots which careened and bounced off the 300 year old stone.

Three men from the end of the alley each holding AK-47's stood up from their hiding places behind a dumpster and began to move as the homemade tear gas gilled their lungs. They started to run down the alley but before they could take a few steps a huge fishing net fell on top of them covering them dragging them to the ground. The last thing they saw was a huge black and gold fist knocking them into dreamland.

Hannibal smiled placed a cigar in his mouth and said "I love it when a plan comes together." As he said those words he looked up and saw Marty and Murdock and gave them the thumbs up.

Murdock who was on the left hand side roof wearing a fedora with a feather in it and his old beat up leather jacket. Taking a puff from his cigarette and chuckling softly to himself called over to Marty who was standing on the other roof in his best Bogey impersonation "Well, sweetheart I told you we would get the drop on those misfits."

Marty who was wearing a pair of black jeans that hugged her curves, a simple white sleeveless blouse, Leather jacket and black boots laughed "Yes Holmes, brilliant strategy." She scanned the alley to make sure all was clear when she locked eyes with Hannibal for a moment and smiled.

Then out of the corner of her eye she spotted a grey and black tabby cat at first she didn't think much of it but she then noticed the strange markings around the eyes they looked liked they were glasses sitting on the cat's nose. 'That can't be the same cat I saw earlier' She blinked her green eyes softly as the cat looked right back at her she suddenly had a feeling of recognition towards the cat. She shook herself and said softly "No, it couldn't be." But as soon as she said those words the cat disappeared.

She shook herself again as a prickly feeling went up her spine. Murdock saw her face turning pale called over to her and asked "You ok, you look like you've seen a ghost?" Marty looked back over at Murdock not sure what to say at first then in a soft voice said "Yes I'm fine, just thought I saw someone I knew." She then turned and left the roof quietly shuddering and muttering to no one in particular "It couldn't have been her; it could not have been…"

After Marty came down from the roof she was still muttering to herself. 'That couldn't have been her….then again.' She thought then stood still suddenly as her mind unlocked a memory that had seemed so long ago.…..

("You don't know what you are getting yourself into my dear. This is very dangerous." A stern woman said. "Professor McGonagall I'm perfectly capable of handling this situation besides I'm not going to be alone I have help. " Marty said. McGonagall looked at her and sighed "Martintha, I know I can't talk you out of this but please be careful…..")

Hannibal walked over towards Marty she looked sad and so far away in thought "Baby, are you alright?" He asked snapping Marty out of her trance. "Yeah, I'm fine." She replied. Marty was feeling so confused and her head was beginning to hurt. She needed to clear her head too many strange things have been happening to her since she got here.

She started to walk away from Hannibal when he called to her "Where you going?" She turned back and replied "I need to go for walk I will meet you guys later okay." With that she walked off feeling confused and sad all at once and making Hannibal wonder what was wrong with her.

Marty walked towards the park and sat down on a near by bench feeling more confused then ever when she finds herself staring at a fountain and this seems to trigger another memory……

(She was walking down the hall heading towards her rooms when her bag split open and all her books spilled to the floor. "Great". She had been having a really bad day so far and it seemed to her it was getting worse. She started to pick up her books when she heard someone say "Here I'll give you a hand." She looked up to see a tall boy with long lanky black hair, with the blackest eyes she had ever seen. She smiled as He got down on his knees and helped to picked up her books for her. 'He seems really nice; I wonder what his name is' He then stood up and looked at her sheepishly "I don't believe we met before my name is Severus Snape." She smiled and said "Nice to meet you Severus, My name is Martintha Parapetis and thank you for helping me pick up my books….")

She feels an unfamiliar tingle up her spine again 'Oh goddess what is wrong with me? What are these memories my mind is brining forward? Is my name really Martintha?' It finally dawned on her who the person was she remembered and her heart seemed to leap from chest 'Severus, how could I have forgotten about you.' Getting a bit freaked out now she gets up off the bench and continues to walk down the path and not paying attention to where she is going. Her mind occupied with thoughts and feelings.

After awhile she realizes she is lost and wondering how she is going to get back to where she came from when a voice on her right startles her "Lost your way dearie?" Marty looks over to see an old miser sitting there on the bench, she nods to him and he then says "Shame tis a shame, just remember the paths we walk are remembered byour feet and hearts if not by our heads…." He then points her in the right direction. Marty is dumbstruck at first when she remembers that Severus said that to her before…..

(They had been walking towards the library when the Marauder Gang showed up and started to harass them both. "Well, if it isn't Snivellus and his girlfriend." James Potter sneered. Severus gave him a scowl "Go away and leave us alone Potter." Martintha gave Potter a rather nasty look as well and said "Sod off Potter!" "Really Parapetis why are you with this greasy git when you could do so much better?" Martintha looked at him again and said with a sneer to rival Severus's "You listen to me Potter, Its none of your concern who I associate with and you will do well to mind your own bloody business!" With that she and Severus walked off both of them so angry they really weren't paying attention to where they were going as they were walking up the stairs. The stairs suddenly started to move and they braced themselves until it stopped. They soon found themselves lost and Marty was angry and starting to get upset cause she had let Potter get to her again. The place the stairs had stopped was the third floor corridor it was covered with dust and cobwebs. They stood there for a momentand started to walk around trying to find a way outand Martintha who was normally calm started to panic "Great we are lost…could this day get any better." Severus looked at her and shrugged "I don't know but we will find our way out of here." She sat down on the floor tears began to well up in her eyes Severus sat down next to her trying to figure out a way to calm her even though he was not very good at this by any means. He said the only thing that came to mind "I know this won't sound right Martintha but just remember the paths we walk are remembered byour feet and hearts, if not by our heads." This didn't seem to help so he put his arm around her trying to comfort her. His awkward embrace tightened as she clung to his larger, spare form. As she buried her face in his chest weeping, his hand, nearly trembling sought to comfort her, the motions at first so ridged and strange for these hands, his hands…soon though the warmth of her form melted the last of the ice in his heart and fingertips, and he consoled her openly stroking her hair. She soon calmed down and Severus didn't know what came over him but he placed his hand on her chin and turned her face up to him staring into her green eyes. He placed his lips on hers and gave her an awkward kiss. He was surprised when she returned the kiss and deepened it. When they broke apart they smiled at each other……)

"Dearie you should get going it looks like its going to rain soon." The old man said snapping Marty out her trance.

Marty couldn't say or do anything but nod her head and walked in the direction the old man gave then remembered that she didn't thank him but as she turned around to do so the old man was no longer there and she knew she hadn't seen him move from the bench it was as if he disappeared into thin air. Marty shivered wrapped her jacket tightly around herself and walked away feeling more confused then ever. 'So much for a relaxing walk' she thought.

Later that day after she had caught up with the others they were lounging at one of the outside tables at a restaurant on the north side of London. They were each having a nice strong drink to help them unwind. Everyone but Marty had finished their drinks and ordered a second one. She was still feeling mixed up about what she had been remembering.

Hannibal looked over at Marty her eyes were reflecting a deep sadness and looked out of focus as if she was remembering things. He then asked in a gentle soothing voice "What is the matter Baby?" Marty looked at him and smiled slightly "Its nothing, I'm just not thirsty."

As with London the sky began to darken. A soft wind began to pick up and was blowing gently through Marty's hair but she didn't seem to notice. The maitre'd of the restaurant came out and said "Please come inside before this storm hits." As the team began collecting themselves to move their party inside Marty didn't move. Hannibal was very concerned he was still trying to figure out what was wrong with her he asked "Baby, what is wrong I've never seen you this depressed?" Marty didn't know what to say so she just said "Nothing, I'm just remembering some things that's all. Go inside I'll be along in a minute or two." She then looked at him and smiled "Don't worry I won't get as wet as I usually do." Hannibal grinned kissed her on the forehead and with a nod followed the rest of the team inside.

The wind began to pick up a little more and began blowing papers and other things down by the tables. As she continued to stare at her drink the wind deposited a piece of what at first glance appeared to be newsprint. Marty absently looked down at the newsprint and her voice caught in her throat as she saw the headline that read…….TRIWIZARD TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD AT HOGWARTS! Under the caption was a picture of the grand school with its minarets standing tall and flags whipping in the wind. Marty was dumbfounded for a minute and with a shaking hand reached out and took hold of the paper so that would not blow away.

'It's been so long since I've seen The Daily Prophet' Marty thought as she started to read the paper. She smiled as she began to recognize several names and the occasional face enclosed within the paper.

She then spotted a column that she hadn't seen in years called "Tabby Says" but as she was reading the column her face to anyone watching had turned white as she read one particular letter…….

Tabby Says…….

Dear Tabby,

I have a friend who I went to school with who I desperately need to find.

What should I so? She really needs to come home.

Signed

MM

When Marty read the response to the letter she just about fell out of her chair…..

Dear MM,

Sometimes those that we are looking for know that they are missed even if

They are in hiding.

Isn't that right Ms. King? I believe it's time for you to return to your true home.

Marty sat there completely stunned until a memory came to her mind that has haunted her for years even in her dreams……

("Sebastian, if something goes wrong and this doesn't work I don't want other people in trouble because of me." Martintha said. "Martintha I keep telling you that it takes a special group of people to pull this off with you and you only have Severus and I know how special he is to you." "I would strongly advise not to try this right now."

"Sebastian, I know I have the right people to help with this and Severus is very special to me and I don't want to lose him. I have to try this but if this doesn't work please keep him safe." Promise me that Sebastian." "Alright my dear I will be watching you both. Oh by the way Martha wanted me to give you this pendant she didn't tell me why so don't ask." "Be careful Martintha…..)

Just then the sky began to loosen its hold on its contents and a soft gentle rain began to fall which pulled Marty from her contemplation over the column and the long ago memory. 'Well I should get in there before I get wet.' Marty thought as she placed the paper back on the table for a moment to get her jacket when the wind picked up again and carried the newspaper away.

Marty shouted "NO!" as she started to chase after it when Hannibal came out and placed his hand on her shoulder and said softly "Come on Baby, you need to come inside." She felt more depressed then ever and could feel the tears in her eyes well up but she fought them back sighing she nodded picked up her jacket and let Hannibal lead her inside.

Before they got to the main bar Hannibal stopped her and asked again "What is the matter you have been acting strange since we got here?" She not quiet sure how to tell him so she simply said "I just remembered someone I have to go and visit before we leave."

Hannibal looked puzzled for a minute "Who is that?"

Marty responded with sadness and a slight smile. "Someone I thought I would neverhear fromagain." And then she made her way inside not saying anything else and leaving Hannibal a bit confused as he followed her inside.

TBC