The sun was just beginning to rise when Marty came back to the inn. She quietly slipped into the room and hung up her coat and shoulder bag making sure her wand and the items Sebastian gave her didn't fall out. She removed her shoes and as quiet as a mouse she slowly opened the bedroom door and went inside closing it softly behind her so as not to wake up Hannibal.

She got undressed put on a silk nightgown and slipped into bed beside him. As the feel of the silk sheets caressed her, she fell asleep with a smile on her face knowing soon she will be home.

It was almost noon when Hannibal awoke and when he rolled over he found himself up against Marty's nice warm body. He couldn't remember when she had come to bed or came home for that matter. 'She looks like an angel when she is asleep.' He thought to himself as he watched her.

He decided he should get up but he wasn't going to bother Marty because he knew she hadn't been sleeping very well lately so he was going to give her the luxury to do so. So as quiet as a cat stalking his prey he got out of bed and after a quick washing got dressed and left the room.

Had he stayed around there longer he would have noticed Marty mumbling, twisting and turning in her sleep…..

(The shadows rose and fell around her with a voice calling out her name Martintha, Martintha, Martintha.

She looked around but she couldn't see where the voice was coming from.

Suddenly a light breeze came up chilling Marty to the bone and as she looked down at herself she realized she was naked and immediately she tried to bring her hands up to cover herself but her arms wouldn't move it was as if they were bound to her side by magic and she couldn't move them no matter how hard she tried.

She was becoming even more frightened, but she managed somehow to steady her voice and replied "Who are you?" "What do you want with ME?"

Then a low dignified voice that she could not recognize said "You know what must be done. You are the only one left with the knowledge to perform this task." Then another voice interrupted the first voice which sounded so evil it made Marty's blood freeze. "But you will not succeed again Martintha I will make sure of that."

Marty steadied herself and gathered up her courage demanded "Who are you? Show yourself."

As soon as those words left her lips a dark creature slowly came out of the shadows wearing a dark cloak with a hood covering its head but all Marty could see of the creature were a pair of eyes that were glowing red……..)

Marty woke straight up in bed her eyes wide with fright, she was sweating. Her breathing was shallow and fast as her heart was pounding wildly. 'What a fucked up dream.' She thought as she slowly fought down the fear and the anxiousness and finally she got her breathing back to normal. She then looked down to make sure she was still in her night gown and to her shock she was naked and she noticed she had a few scratch marks on her breasts.

The covers had been thrown off of her while she had slept but she paid little attention to them 'How the hell did they get there….maybe that wasn't a dream, Maybe it was a warning. I need to get home now more then ever but why?' She thought as she looked around for her night gown. She then spotted it on the floor it had been ripped to shreds and lying on top of it was a note written on an old piece of yellow parchment paper that said

YOU WILL NOT SUCCEED AGAIN MARTINTHA!

With that it burst into flames and it was gone but it did not leave any scorch marks. The night gown had also disappeared. This frightened and puzzled Marty to know end. 'What the fuck is going on?' she thought.

She then caught sight of herself in the mirror that was across from the bed her hair was all mussed from sleep; her green eyes still showed fright but now a bit of determination showed in them. She said to the reflection, "I know I can't remember what we are supposed to do" "But I'll be damned if I'm going to let a dream keep me from going home."

With that Marty climbed out of bed grabbing her clothes off the chair nearby and went into the bathroom. Had she looked back she would have seen a pair of red eyes staring at her retreating back. While she was in the shower she kept thinking about what Sebastian had told her and she still couldn't figure out what her destiny was supposed to be. She wished he had told her but maybe she thought he wanted her to figure it out for herself.

After she gave herself a good washing, she dressed in a short pleated skirt, short sleeve blouse and her boots and headed out to the living area. The others were not there but there was a note lying on the coffee table to have her join them downstairs in the restaurant when she was ready. She smiled 'Just enough time to get things ready' with that she went over to the phone and rung up room service.

After she made sure everything was ready she headed down to the restaurant to meet up with the others. She spotted them in a corner and with a deep breath she calmly walked over to them plastering a smile on her face.

She sat down next to Hannibal and gave him a kiss on the cheek "Sorry I slept in so late guys. I've just had a lot on my mind." "Its okay Baby we understand." Hannibal said kissing her back on the cheek. The others agreed. The waitress came over and asked her if she would like anything, Marty just ordered a glass of orange juice she wasn't really hungry because her stomach was in knots over what she would have to do.

The waitress brought her the juice and as she sipped on it Marty looked over at the clock on the wall near by and noticed that it was almost four and she figured this was the time to put her plan into motion while she still had the nerve besides Sebastian would be there shortly. 'Gods give me strength to do what must be done.' She thought to herself.

"Well since we are here and this is my old stomping grounds I have something for you all upstairs." She said as she got up. They all looked at expectantly and followed her upstairs. Once everyone was in the room she had them all sit down and then on cue room service appeared with the tea and chocolate biscuits plus chocolate milk for B.A since she knew he couldn't stand tea. She thanked the man with a nice tip. "What's all of this?" Hannibal asked. "Well here in Britian its tea time, so we will be having a traditional english tea and before you gripe B.A. I got you chocolate milk." She replied going over to pour the tea.

Without them noticing she quietly slipped the potion into their drinks one at a time stirring them to make sure it had completely dissolved and handed them each a cup. And then she said raising her own "Thanks for all we have and have yet to receive." Then everyone drank.

B.A was the first to feel a little groggy, the room started spinning and he then fell onto the floor. The rest of the team including Marty also collapsed but there was nothing he could do about it as he fell asleep.

Five minutes later there was a light tapping on the door Marty opened her eyes and got up off the floor. She opened the door and smiled when she saw Sebastian standing there wearing a pair of blue overalls and sunglass with a trench coat that looked about two sizes too big for him. He stepped inside the room and Marty closed the door and he said "You picked a hell of time to do this girl." Marty responded "I'm sorry but this was the only way I could get them unawares."

Sebastian reached into his pocket and pulled out a ticket "Here is your ticket for the Hogwarts Express Martintha it leaves at exactly 11 tomorrow morning. Don't miss it." He handed her the ticket.

"Thank you" she replied and put the ticket into her shoulder bag.

Sebastian nodded "Very Well." With that he removed his sunglasses placing them inside his coat. He then stripped off his coat and said "Either wait downstairs or in the bedroom there can only be one magic kin in the room when the spell is cast." Marty looked at him for a moment and with a nod said "Very well." With that she headed into the bedroom.

Sebastian went around the room and set the team with their arms across their bodies with their wrists crossed. And after pulling the blinds, moving the coffee table out of the way and making sure the door was locked he slowly began a low chant. As he continued to chant he took out a pouch and moved from one team member to the next sprinkling a brown powdery mixture and as it touched them it began to soak into their skin.

This continued for a good part of the night and as midnight approached Sebastian's chant grew louder and louder the mixture was now making their bodies glow with an inner golden radiance.

He then took his wand out from his pocket and with a final wave he cried out "IMBUESIUS!" and with that he collapsed onto the floor.

Marty awoke when she heard Sebastian collapse, she had fallen asleep. She wanted to go right out but she somehow knew to wait for about ten minutes. She then slowly came out of the bedroom and upon seeing the team glowing she smiled knowing the spell had worked.

She then walked over to Sebastian and carefully picked him up and carried him into her room and onto the bed. He opened his eyes and said "You have 8 weeks till this wears off and they should not be near anything flammable when the time comes cause the forces in their body will give off one hell of a light show. Now get going I'll get myself home, don't worry."

Marty grinned and said "Thanks Sebastian." She then left the bedroom closing the door behind her. After the door closed Sebastian as he rolled over on the soft bed murmured "Don't thank me yet girl, the worst is still to come." and with that he fell asleep.

Marty went over to her leather jacket put it on and took out her wand and a small doll casket she had bought earlier. She walked over to where the team was laying and went over to a sleeping Hannibal crouched down next to him and whispered in his ear "I'm sorry for what I have done but it was the only way." She kissed him on the cheek and stood back up and remembering a spell that she had long forgotten about waved her wand and stated "Shrinkorus Minibus". She watched as the team all shrunk down to the size of small dolls. She smiled had her handy work even if she did feel a bit guilty.

She then carefully picked up each one and reverently put each of them into the doll casket and latched it shut. She placed the casket inside her pocket and with a final wave of her wand the items and clothing that had been packed earlier by the team she shrunk them down as well. She placed those in her hand bag and with that she smiled and left the room locking it behind her.

TBC

(A/N: Hope everyone is enjoying this story as much as I'm enjoying writing it. Once again I wish to thank my ever loyal reader piratebloodprincessheart and berrygblue for reviewing. This chapter is dedicated to the two of you. )