Well, my updates are so freaking sporadic I might as well be a slug. But at any rate, this is just a story I need to get out of my system before I explode. Please tell me what you think, even if you think I'm a slug!

Adventures in the Afterlife

Introduction to Eternity

Sirius opened his eyes vaguely. Everything seemed slightly blurred. He had the strangest sensation of floating. He blinked hard. He opened his eyes once again and realized he was floating.

"GAHHH!" he made a series of jerking movements trying to right himself in the air. A series of fragmented thoughts crossed his mind as he jerked around.

"Huh? What? Where am I? What's going on? Where's the ruddy ground?" passed through his head as he jerked himself into a semi upright position he managed to take in his surroundings more clearly. He was in some kind of blue sphere he decided, though he didn't think he was entirely right. He thought hard for a second. "How did I get here?" he mumbled out loud.

"Well, you crashed through the veil, nearly scared me out of my wits. Scaring people out of their rest." answered an even voice.

"Who's that?" Sirius had thrown himself over again and was struggling again to right himself. A heavy sigh came from somewhere behind him.

"Always have trouble at first…" trailed off a voice. "I'd bet you'd like some gravity or something like it?" asked the voice politely. But Sirius was too busy trying to see what was going on to be bothered with questions. He heard a small 'pop' and he collapsed into a heap on what felt like very soft soil. He stood up getting used to being upright again then wheeled around. He saw a rather young man standing there in very neat muggle clothes with light hair and eyes. The boy was staring at him with what seemed like distant sympathy. Sirius looked around again. They seemed to be on the outskirts of a large city. Sirius tried to form the questions 'Who are you?', 'Where are we?', and 'Why am I here?' all at once. The only thing that came out of his mouth was

"Wuzzi wah who, er huh?" The young man smiled gently at Sirius, who was not at all comforted by his smile.

"It's been awhile since I've had a babbler." He said in a tone of amusement as he stared at Sirius' confused face. "I get screamers all the time." he lowered his head and shook it a little. "Can't really blame them, though…" "Poor souls" he added with flourish.

Sirius began to gather his wits… He was at the Ministry… A fight… Bella… The veil… Sirius gasped. His head seemed to be throbbing. "Am I…" he began, but couldn't get out the words.

"There's a clever boy!" Through all the thoughts he managed to feel a vague sense of indignation. "Boy?" thought Sirius, "I must be double his age." But this train of thought crashed when the man delivered his next words.

"Yes, Sirius. You are dead."

Well, a short intro to what a hope will be a successful story! Let me know if there are errors.