Yeah, so alot of my fics are on hiatus. Im going to try to get atleat one update on half of them. Enjoy. Sorry for the wait?

The next morning, Haruka woke next to Michiru, and it was as a cold draft hit her from an open window that she realized two facts: they were in England, and she was naked.

As was Michiru, for that matter, and as the events of the previous night hit her, she grinned. Sensing her stirring, Michiru turned in her lover's embrace, and smiled up at her. "I'm cold, Haruka." She murmured into her lover's chest.

Haruka took the open invitation to hug the small frame against her slightly broader one tightly. But they were brought out of their moment as an owl appeared at the open window. Haruka, guarded as ever, felt for her transformation stick. Michiru sensed her tensing and turned around. She put a hand on Haruka's chest to calm her on edge motions. "It's just a messenger bird, probably from the old one of the school."

Michiru stood with the covers around her and went to grab the letter and package. Opening it, she smirked.

Haruka was back to being careless as the bird flew off and she leaned back into her pillow. "Come on, Michi, come back to bed."

"We have to leave in an hour, Haruka."

"The sun is just rising! It's to early."

"Are you saying you're tired, Haruka?" Michiru asked, raising a brow. Haruka had the courtesy to blush.

Michiru then set about occupying the bathroom and Haruka was left to herself in the bed. Perhaps she had been a little too eager last night…

They were down the stairs all packed and ready in an hour. "Would you two like some breakfast?" Hagrid asked as they set there stuff down in the bar area to take inventory.

Michiru looked up at Haruka, who nodded. "Something quick and easy to eat. And light to carry."

Hagrid responded gruffly and turned to rush after the food.

Haruka nodded then bent down to grab the backs. She kissed Michiru. "I'm going to tie these to the bike."

"I'll check us out."

Haruka nodded and smiled as she walked away. She paused briefly at a table full of redheads and two brunettes. One boy had a scar on his forehead. She only stopped for a moment, then walked away, disregarding the negative feelings.

Michiru and Hagrid met Haruka in the little alley, as she was just finishing up the last strap. She stood, and took the small package from Dumbledore out of Michiru's hands.

Knowing Haruka hadn't read the letter, Michiru explained. "This is what will allow you to fly without having Hagrid tow you. It also puts a magical forcefield around you, so no outside magic can harm you or the things touching you."

Haruka unwrapped it and put on the amber jewel. It looked somewhat out-of place with her leather jacket, but she didn't care. She nodded, then climbed on the bike. Michiru put a back pack on and copied her actions. It was a natural perfect fit, as it always was.

"Have a safe trip now. Once you hit the country, an Owl will guide you. Just keep going north."

Haruka nodded again. "Right."

"Thank you for all your assistance, Hagrid." Michiru said sweetly, making Hagrid blush a bit under his beard, also making it unnoticeable to people like Haruka who may have taken slight offence.

"Yes, thank you. We'll see you in a few hours." Haruka called out as she lifted off. And all those enjoying breakfast or just waking up heard the roaring of the bike as it sped off in the air.

Luckily, they had wrapped themselves warmly, as it was very cold at the altitude they were flying at, and Britain wasn't particularly well known for being warm either.

Soon they found the bird, and even though they weren't on road anymore, Haruka felt almost as she had in Tokyo, at home with her bike, and Michiru hugging her waist tightly. Michiru herself went off into her dream world as usual, leaving the rest of the world behind, and thinking about the odd family she had passed by on her way out to meet Haruka. But she also felt the name nostalgic peace Haruka was feeling, even more so when they found the ocean. It was perfection for a few hours.

When they needed to eat, Haruka slowed down briefly to get a quick meal in, some turkey sandwiches. They also gave the bird a little nutrition. They were still floating thanks to the amber amulet.

"We should arrive just after nightfall." Michiru commented, noting their speed.

"Yes." Haruka said, and they started at a quick pace again.

It was about nightfall when the bird began to lower itself to the ground. Michiru was almost asleep when she noticed the severe decline in altitude. Haruka was a very competent driver in all places, and never felt an ounce of drowsiness until after she had landed the motorcycle and stepped off it.

"I wish we had grabbed some coffee before we left." Michiru sighed, as she went to help Michiru with the straps on the motorcycle.

Haruka touched the motorcycle after locking it with the keys. A yellow light flowed through it, and then it stopped glowing. Her essence lock was on.

She took the bags out of Michiru's hands and turned to where they had landed.

"Hagrid said to land next to the place with long windows in several rows…" Haruka stated, blinking at what she saw.

"And these windows are all lighted, so it must be the place." Michiru provided for her.

"Yes … but where's the door?"

Just then a figure bustled in, greasy hair, pale gaunt face, and a sour look in his eyes and lips. Pure heart, indeed not.

"You two must be those transfer students the headmaster said would be arriving late. The sorting has already begun. You two must be last as you were lately registered and poorly arrived." He said in a condescending tone.

Being mature high school graduates already, only pretending to be 7th year students here, they knew it was pointless to pick a feud with this one man. Not only was he insignificant to their mission, he also had no idea who they were and what they were doing. They didn't have to deal with him.

"Yes, thank you for meeting us out here." Haruka said sincerely.

"I'm Michiru Kaio, and this is Haruka Tenoh, and we were hoping you'd be able to show us the way?"

Perhaps Severus was a bit taken aback by the response his usual ill-naturedness didn't receive, but he consented to guide them, and right before he opened the doors to the great all, he turned his head slightly, and said "I'm Professor Snape." Then before they could respond he opened the door and brusquely walked away.

The great hall looked at the new arrivals immediately, and Michiru and Haruka, as usual, didn't notice, to involved with current business. Such as what they were doing, and where they were supposed to be.

But it turns out they were part of a group getting sorted. Haruka tapped a young girl on the shoulders and asked "What is this for?"

The little girl blushed at the handsome stranger but immediately responded. "They put the hat on you it tells you what house you belong to."

"House?" Michiru inquired.

"Yes, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, and Slytherine."

"At their confused looks, the girl expanded, whispering. "Gryffindor is for the bravest, Ravenclaw for the smartest, Hufflepuff is for hard workers and Slytherine is for the evil, cunning, evil hearts." The girl paused, took a breath, and then said "That's what my mum says. She hopes I get into Ravenclaw. I told her I'd get into Gryffindor though."

"Susan Rigby." A loud voice called out.

That's me." She said, wild-eyed, and sped off.

Haruka and Michiru observed her. There was silence for a few minutes, but the girl had an odd look on her face. Finally, the hat shouted 'Gryffindor' and everyone cheered. Michiru and Haruka stood close to each other now, in quiet conversation.

"I think we'd find more in Gryffindor and Hufflepuff than Ravenclaw and Slytherine, if what the girl said was true."

"Yes… but you heard them. Gryffindor is for the brave. Hufflepuff for hard workers. Slytherine for the impure…"

"Haruka-san." Michiru said softly, looking into her lover's eyes. "You are pure to me." She whispered earnestly.

Haruka looked away. "Remember our promise." Haruka murmured.

"Whatever happens, one of us must go on." She whispered, hating that the moment had to be ruined by those dreaded words. "Haruka, give me the amulet so I can put it away." She said, as she took out their robes from the bag. They were about to go up soon, and the hall was now distracted by the hat-ting activities. Haruka removed the amulet and put on the robe. Michiru placed the amulet in the pocket of her own robe.

They weren't wearing school uniform under it, of course. They were clad in traveling clothes. And sweaters. Haruka yawned. "I'm so tired." She said, wondering when they'd get called up.

"Maybe you shouldn't have gone after so many sweets." As usual, Michiru was there to ground her, and once again she blushed. They hadn't even noticed they were the only two left.

All eyes were on them. A tight-lipped witch called out her name. "Kaio, Michiru."

Michiru's eyes met Haruka's, and Haruka nodded. Michiru returned the nod and walked up to the stool. She slipped on the amulet before sitting. Dumbledore noted this, and his forehead creased with concern.

She soon felt the hat placed on her head.

You're a stranger…. And you're wearing one of Dumbledore's tricks I see.

You cannot see inside of me.

You're right, I can't. And therefore I can't tell which house you belong to.

I need to be in Gryffindor.

Gryffindor is for the brave and pure of heart. You hide behind this magic.

Your headmaster knows. It is important.

I should put you in Slytherine for this trick.

I do it all to save this world.

From what?

From the great silence. Now shout out Gryffindor.

What if your lover doesn't end up in the same house?

The mission comes first…. She knows that. She won't do this though... I have to be the one.

Very well.

And that was when it shouted Gryffindor, and a thousand teenage boys went wild. Michiru, however, did not follow protocol and sit down at the table. She, instead, stood by Haruka's side, a few feet behind her, watching. The hall was immediatly quieted by this shocking display of defiance.

Haruka's eyes narrowed at the boys and she walked up to the stool before her name was called.

Professor McGonagall was flustered, but the headmaster only nodded when she met his eyes in askance.

So she continued with calling the name even though Haruka was already there, and then placed the hat on her head.

Your lover is in Gryffindor you know.

I know.

But I can't put you there.

You will.

No. No, you have to much blood on your hands, I see everything inside of you, everything you wish to hide. You are guilty of many crimes, but your greatest is the ability for you to run away from your problems."

NO

Your sin is not that you kill, but that you feel no remorse when doing it.

Silence

The crowd watching Haruka's face could see increasing frustration.

No. You are cold-blooded. Gryffindor is for the brave and the pure hearted… Slytherine was made for the ones who scheme and trick and do anything to get the things they want. To destroy everything in their path. You are ruthless, and that is a quality of

NO

"SLYTHERINE"

Haruka cursed tenfold in Japanese at the hat. Michiru ducked her head and blushed at the extreme language which most of the people in the room did not understand. Dumbledore did. He raised a brow at such colorful language but said nothing.

"It will be fine, Haruka-san." Michiru whispered from behind her as she came closer. Haruka's knuckles where white with gripping the edge of the stool so hard. It was only Michiru's cool hand on her shoulder that calmed her.

"You must sit at your tables now." McGonagall said stiffly. Haruka solemnly picked up their packs. They both nodded, and went to sit with the Gryffindors. It had been there plan all along. They did not notice the stares they got.

They sat in an empty spot, and were a bit surprised at the same red head and brunettes sitting across from them.

"Hello." Michiru said pleasantly.

"H…Hi." Said the scar boy.

"What are you doing sitting here?" Another brunette in the side of the red head boy asked with wide eyes. "You're not following the rules."

"What rules?" Haruka asked with a frown.

"You don't belong to Gryffindor… you're supposed to sit with the Slytherines…"

"Yes, Ms. Granger is right, Tenoh. You must come with me. You are keeping all these children away from their meals." Said th same condescending tone.

Haruka and Michiru were both very fast thinkers. They had excelled in every course at Mugen. So when Snape said this, they realized what the whole 'separate house' situation meant.

And they also both knew they were only here for a matter of time, before completing the mission. So they didn't argue. Their eyes met in solemn acknowledgement of an unspoken agreement, and they simultaneously nodded and 'hm'd.

Michiru took the packs and transferred her things into two, and Haruka's into another two, surprisingly quickly. Then she took her backpack and gave Haruka her wand, one that had come in the package professor Dumbledore had sent previously that morning.

She took a moment to study it. Dark, almost blue wood. The handle was lighter. There was gold fillet on the handle that was the sign of Uranus. She smirked a little, and then stood.

Snape had impatiently glared at them as they had done all this, and when Haruka stood, he thought about grabbing her arm and dragging her, but decided against it. The headmaster had warned them of any hostility towards them. He still wondered why, but would not find out in front of the school.

They great all had only this show to entertain them as there was no food, though some had gone back to chatting. When Haruka was seated, Dumbledore gave a small humorous little speech filled with a few warnings, and then food appeared on the table. Haruka had lost her appetite, and she looked at her surroundings.

No pure hearts to be found in this table, she thought cynically.

She was unaware of the fact that she had caught the eye of Draco Malfoy.

We'll see how many updates I can pull off.