Of Old Friends
Chapter Fifteen of New Professors, New Adventures
Disclaimer: In addition to not owing YGO or HP or anything else copyrighted in this fic, Hikari and her alter-egos also don't own Marie Blackfelt or Wendi. Marie is owned by Random Person number three and Wendi is owned by Torina Archelda. Both have given her permission in using their OCs in this fic. Both also made up the age and the description, and Random Person number three also made up Marie Blackfelt's history. Random Person number three also owns Arina Arono.
"I wonder if Joey got our letter yet," said Yugi lightly as he, his fellow professors, the yamis and Harry sat in the professor's chambers.
"Tell me more about your other friends," said Harry. "What are they like?"
A smile flickered across Malik's face. "Well…"
"Joey – that's my best friend – he wasn't always the way he is now," said Yugi. "He used to pick on me, beat me up. He wanted to make me a man, he said. Tristan was like his sidekick, and did the same. This was when I was still working on the Millennium Puzzle. Joey said that I was spending too much with my games – he stole a piece of the Puzzle and threw it into the pool without my knowledge. But one day when a bully was beating them up, I came to their defense. Joey was part of the reason I finished the Millennium Puzzle, because, after that moment, he realized that he had a friend in me. He fished out the Puzzle piece and gave it to my grandpa, who gave it to me, and I finished the Puzzle. Tristan became my friend after I helped him with a love problem – even if he was rejected."
Mariku chuckled at this.
"Anzu, Yugi and I grew up together," said Ceribi. "She was my best friend until I was kidnapped. She's always helped Yugi out."
"We met Mai while going to Duelist Kingdom," said Yami. "She was a duelist who tried to freak people out with a psychic act. After Joey – a novice back then – beat her, she changed. She's helped Yugi – and myself – out as much as we've helped her."
"Isis is my older sister," said Malik, stretching. "She's just as much as a nuisance as she is handy."
"But you love her anyway," pointed out his yami. Malik nodded. (Veena: awwwww shove it up your ass.)
"Serenity is Joey's little sister," said Ryou. "Tristan – along with Duke – is completely smitten with her. Duke Devlin is the creator of the game called 'Dungeon Dice Monsters.' He was a new hotshot in our class – and then Joey challenged him to a duel, and lost. Yami then beat him at his own game, and we all became friends."
"Arina Arono and Hikari Daeron are two people I met in the States," said Ceribi. "Well, actually, I met Hikari in Egypt. Her family adopted me and then took me to the States. Arina was an old friend of hers. Everyone else met these two at the Dark Tournament, a Duel Monsters tournament held about five years ago – but it was never finished. In fact," she gave an evil grin, "it was there that Kaiba-boy met Hikari and asked her out."
Harry grinned. "Mokuba did tell me of this notorious Hikari Daeron, the only girl to have successfully hooked Kaiba's heart." When with the professors alone, Harry referred to all of them either by one of their nicknames, their first names, or what everyone else called that person. That's why he called Seto by his last name – everyone else did. He was also allowed to tease them. "Five years? Damn. She must really like you, Kaiba. Is it serious?"
Seto grunted. "Don't mind him," said Yami Bakura. "He's sulking."
"And why would I be doing that?"
"Because you miss screwing your girlfriend, of course." DUH.
(an: I had so much fun with Hikari's relationship with Seto. "AH GOD! MY BROTHER'S BECOME REALLY CREEPY! Joey, HOLD ME!" "BUT I DON'T LIKE YOU LIKE THAT!" "HOLD ME ANYWAY!" "It's hilarious what seeing your brother making-out does to a person, isn't it Blue Eyes?" "Surprisingly enough, it is, Kari. Speaking of which…" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA OOOOOH BOY! Long story. It'll pop up in Ancient Pasts eventually.)
Last time with the others on New Professors, New Adventures:
About a week later they were in England, and at the location, the "Iliad Inn." They looked around, and, at the corner, some of them saw the Leaky Caldron. These people were…
This time:
These people were…
Joey, Hikari and Arina.
The others decided to stay around England for a while – just to be tourists – so the three of them walked inside of the Leaky Caldron.
"Um, excuse me," said Arina to the bartender, Tom. "We were told to come here by some of our friends… our names are Arina Arono, Hikari Daeron and Joey Wheeler. Do you have anything for us?"
"That I do," said Tom, chuckling. He took out a letter from behind the counter. "Although this letter was addressed to a couple of others, too."
"Well, they couldn't see the Leaky Caldron," supplied Hikari, "so they didn't come."
"Muggles, then," said Tom, under his breath. He nodded and handed them the letter.
Joey looked over the Americans' shoulders as he read:
Hello my friends. We don't know how many of you were able to see the Leaky Cauldron, but hopefully someone was able to.
Doesn't Yami have a way with words? Kinda like Joey. This sentence from Yugi obviously had an amused tone to it. Joey chuckled. Anyway, yet again we cannot tell you everything in this letter. However, Kaiba here has kindly offered to tell you what to do next.
I didn't offer to, I was forced. Seto this time. I'm almost positive that the mutt will be with you, because he follows me around like a puppy dog. Joey growled as Hikari and Arina chuckled. Anyway, take a taxi to King's Cross Station. Then find the wall that separates platforms Nine and Ten. When no one's looking, run through the wall. No, Wheeler, I'm not crazy, so stop gaping. Joey had been open-mouthed. Once through, it should say Platform 9 3/4. Present the tickets that are in the envelope to the conductor and keep any extras – just in case. Board the train, the Hogwarts Express. It will obviously take you to the next train stop. From there you must travel to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Joey had opened his mouth to ask a question, until he continued to read. Wheeler, close your mouth, I know that you're going to ask how to do that. See, you'll be arriving on Halloween – which is a Saturday, and students and teachers like get to go to Hogsmeade – the place you'll be at – again on that day. We'll personally meet you there. Oh, and by the way – there's a ball later on. Wear a costume. Hikari, you better be there…
The letter ended there. Joey glared at an invisible form of Seto.
"Aw, cheer up Wheeler," said Hikari. "C'mon, we need to go shopping for these costumes. We need to be over there on Halloween, and that's tomorrow.
They boarded off at King's Cross and, with slight difficulty (coughcoughJOEYcough), were able to get onto the platform. They boarded the train and nervously sat in the compartments. They didn't talk. All three of them felt that there was something big coming…
And then they reached Hogsmeade.
Joey eagerly rushed off of the train, eager to see his best friend. (Veena: say eager again! lol!) Hikari ran in earnest, looking for her boyfriend, and Arina ran to see her friends.
But they were disappointed. (Veena: ouch.)
Professor Dumbledore was the one to greet them. "I am Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts," he said. "My fellow professors – your friends – have informed me that you are here to help us fight the good fight." (couldn't resist…) "They also said that whoever would be here had magic, and I do feel magical aura around you three."
"Well, I'm not 100 percent sure about that magic stuff," said Joey. "But everything else is right! I'm Joey Wheeler."
"I'm Arina Arono, Professor, and this is Hikari Daeron."
Dumbledore's eyes twinkled. "Ah yes, they did expect you three to be among the people who came. I see that you are the only three." He chuckled. "They are quite eager to see you, but I believe they can wait a little longer. Would you care to tour the town of Hogsmeade, or go straight to Hogwarts?"
They slowly relaxed. "Well, the truth is Professor, we're actually kinda tired," said Hikari. "We'd appreciate a place to rest up a bit – and get warmer – then get ready for the ball. That is tonight, is it not…?"
Dumbledore chuckled. "Yes, it is. Very well. I assume you'd all like tea, coffee, or some of other beverage. I shall get that arranged Oh, and Ms. Arono…?"
"Yes?"
"You three do like your hot chocolates with a hint of peppermint, do you not?"
"Man… what have those guys been DOING without us to keep them in check?" wondered Hikari aloud. "I mean, especially with their crazy, psychotic yamis…"
Arina shrugged. "Those bakas probably have been embarrassing themselves."
Joey chuckled. "Yeah, ya never know with Moneybags with them…"
"Aw, give him a break, will ya?" said Arina."Why do you care about Moneybags?" shot Joey.
"Because Hikari 'll murder you if you keep it up. I'm worried for your health."
Joey mumbled what sounded like a, "I can look after myself."
Harry wandered about the castle aimlessly. He decided not to go to Hogsmeade this time. He knew how he'd go to the ball. He would be getting a lot of help from the Professors, but hey, it didn't matter. He silently wondered what Marie would be going as. He was sure that she'd look great, no matter what. (Veena: psh. careful what you say, kid. I bet she's going as a gorilla.)
As he continued to walk, he heard unfamiliar voices.
"Um… and I think we turn left here…"
"You've lost us again, haven't you Joey?"
"GREAT JOB WHEELER! NOW WHERE THE HECK ARE WE?"
"COOL IT DAERON!"
"Look Wheeler, this castle is HUGE! Oh, and did I add that is has MAGIC?"
"Well it ain't my fault!"
"Oh it's not, is it? Well, who's idea was it to go exploring?"
"Well who was the one complainin' that she was bored!"
"Well who's idea was it to get lost!"
"Well who was the one saying that she missed her rich snobby boyfriend!"
"OH YEAH! Well –"
"BOTH OF YOU SHUT UP BEFORE I SHUT YOU UP!"
Harry heard some grumbles before the mysterious trio turned the corner. The only male was tall and lanky, with wild long blond hair and hazel eyes. He had his hands in his pockets. One of the women – the one who looked bored and annoyed half to death – had waist-length dark hair with two silver-white bangs and eyes just as dark. She had her arms around her self. The last female had blonde hair with light brown highlights and green eyes that scanned the other two in a satisfied manner. (an: Hikari's bangs are the ones that Kagome always pulls whenever she wants Inuyasha's attention. They're the ones that she grabs in the first episode when Mistress Centipede grabs her and Inuyasha is still stuck to the tree with the arrow.)
Harry had stood where he was, in the next corridor, quietly looking.
"I wonder if he actually misses me," said the darker haired girl. Her blonde male companion snorted.
"Stop feelin' sorry for yourself, cousin dear."
Harry felt bold and decided to come out. He slowly strolled out from his spot. The other three stopped.
"Are you kidding? Kaiba can barely sleep because he misses you so much!"
The other three looked surprised. Harry grinned.
"Sorry – I couldn't help but overhear. But it's true – Kaiba can hardly wait to see you again. That is, if I am correct in assuming that you are the notorious Hikari Daeron?"
Hikari grinned and bowed. (Veena: she grinned bowed. -what I originally wrote- I've never seen that done before... would you mind demonstrating?) "Yup, the crazy one, that's me!" Her accent was, obviously, very different than Harry's, who was British, being an American. She stuck out her hand and he shook it. "These two," she said, jerking her thumb to the other two, "are Arina Arono and our dear mutt Joey Wheeler. He's partially mine, seeing that I am, unfortunately, his cousin."
"Just like her boyfriend, she is," said Joey, glaring at Hikari.
Harry grinned. "I'm Harry Potter."
"Potter…" said Arina under her breath. "Potter…" She snapped her fingers. "Oh, Harry Potter! You're the guy that the others told us about! Reincarnation of the Prince Leo dude!"
It was Harry's turn to bow. "That's me!"
"Who's you?" said Mokuba's voice from around the corner. He walked into view and froze. He blinked and ran up to the three, wrestling them into a hug. Now that Mokuba Kaiba was seventeen, he was much stronger than he used to be. "HEY GUYS!"
(Veena: SEVENTEEN? I'M SORRY, I MUST HAVE NOT HEARD YOU CORRECTLY. MO-KU-BA IS TEN! HE'S TEN NOW, AND HE ALWAYS WILL BE TEN! GOT IT? TEN! -and later- He's ten, dammit… Me: VEENA! YES I KNOW HE'S REALLY 10! BUT STILL! ehehehe… I actually forgot that Mokuba was 17 IN THIS STORY…! Oops… -thinks of a Seto quote- "Woops, I guess the ship hadn't been fixed yet." YAY! Veena: -is confused-)
"Mo-KU-ba!" said Hikari, laughing. (Mo-KU-ba! Mo-KU-ba! Yugi, DOOOKE! And Veena says… "YAY!" And Julia says, "McKuba.")
"Heh-hey, Mokuba!" Joey wrestled with him a while before stopping.
Arina grinned and messed up his hair. "Good ta see you, Mokuba."
Mokuba smiled happily before turning to Harry. "I didn't know that you stayed here, Leo."
"Yeah, well," said Harry, grinning, "I didn't know that you were staying either, Sirree. Gosh." (OOCness. And I don't own Napoleon Dynamite. Actually, I didn't like that movie... but whatever. I mean, there were some classic lines, but other than that, it wasn't very good.)
Mokuba crossed his arms in a mock pout. But then grinned again. "C'mon…" He grinned wickedly at the others. "We've got to go get ready…"
"LOVE ME WAAH!" (Veena: yes, that IS what Brian threatened them with... are we just writing random lines now? okay... let me try... PLEASE DON'T WAKE ME, NO, DON'T SHAKE ME, LEAVE ME WHERE I AM! I'M ONLY SLEEPING! ooh, what fun!)
"I ONCE HAD A GIRL, OR SHOULD I SAY, SHE ONCE HAD ME." (Veena: she showed me her room, isn't it good? Norwegian wood.)
"IT TOOK ME SOOOOOOOO LONG TO FIND OUT! AND I FOUND OUT!" (Veena: DRUG SONG! yay! lmao!)
Sorry… I love this CD… if you can name the songs, I'll give you virtual cookies. –waves virtual cookies around- Oh yeah… -gives Veena virtual cookies- She knew 'em immediately. If she didn't, I would have thought that someone was impersonating her…
Oh, one more thing...
VIVA LA VIE BOHEME!