Tsukiko Chronicle

by Mikarea

Daughter of James and Lily Potter. Named by Yuuko Ichihara, the Space-Time witch. Her fate changed by Zelretch, the Old Man of the Jewels. Will she be like many of her counterparts through out the multi verse, a pawn of fate, to be used by others. Or will she shatter fate and create her own destiny. Mainly HP/Type-Moon crossover. Minor other crossover. Year two complete.

16. Chapter 15 Tohsaka's duel Weasley heist

Chapter 15 Tohsaka's duel. Weasley heist. The Oracle.

A/N: This is an early release. I was going to release this in two or three weeks later, but I decided to release this one way early. So I can focus on the next chapter. Mernom made a mention of throwing the minion into someone 'Home'. That gave me a very crazy Omake, that I will publish in the chapter after this one. Look forward to that. As always, I hope everyone enjoy this chapter.

Hogwarts Hospital Wards

Ron officially hates Rin Tohsaka. Ron had decided he would never forgive any of the Tohsaka, with the exception of Tsukiko. In Ron's mind, she didn't know better. Ron made up his mind as Madam Pomfrey stuffed a mouthful of skeleton grow into his mouth. Ron almost gagged from the foul potion, the only reason why he hadn't spat the potion out, was because Madam Pomfrey had clamped his mouth shut with a spell. Now his arm stung horribly due to the bones being regrown in his arm. At this point. Ron also sworn vengeance on Gilderoy Lockhart.

It was well into the night. Ron's arm itched horribly, even though he was told to lay still, he had chosen to wander around the hospital wing. He came across a closed curtain at the corner of the hospital wing, out of curiosity, Ron drew the curtain back and was greeted by a petrified Colin Creevy. Ron stifled a scream when he saw Colin, his skin was pale and his eyes completely lifeless, his expression frozen in terror.

Ron almost jumped out of his skin, when professor Dumbledore appeared behind him. He said to him. "Sorry you have to see this. Ron my boy."

Ron said with shock. "Sir! What're you doing here? What happened to Colin?"

Dumbledore said to him. "I'm trying a different cure for Mr Colin. I needed to find out what did this to him. However it did not work. The usual cure Mandrake, are difficult to obtain under the Ministry. Specially for Muggle-born and Squib. I also believe the Tohsaka was responsible for Mr Colin and Argus Filch petrification."

Ron said. "Sir. If you're certain the Tohsaka did this. Why not tell the Ministry. I'm sure they will listen, if it came from you. I'm sure they will give us the Mandrake we need, if it can prove the Tohsaka was responsible."

Dumbledore smiled at him. "Thank you, my boy, for your faith in me. However the Ministry will not have the same view as you do. The Tohsaka is as influential as the Malfoy are within the Ministry. As things are now. I can do nothing against them."

Ron said with despair. "Then what do we do? At this rate, Tsukiko will fall further into their clutch. She might even come to hate me."

Dumbledore said with a grandfatherly smile. "I have a plan. My boy. I'm certain the Tohsaka girl have hidden her secret within her room, but I need you to find it, preferably with help. I'm sure the twin will help you, as family should."

Ron was uncertain of that. He said with concern. "But Sir. How do I sneak into the girls dorm? If they find a boy or me for that matter, they will kill me on sight. I know, why not have Hermione help..."

Dumbledore cut him off. "We cannot ask Miss Granger. I cannot be certain of her loyalty. She is as close to Miss Potter as she is to the Tohsaka. She might warn them. No my boy, it will have to be you. But fear not, I'm certain my Polyjuice potion will be more then enough to get you through the ward. And here is a copy of the key to their dorm room. It will take some time, before the potion is ready. I will tell you when it's done. Now run along my boy. It will be terrible if Madam Pomfrey catch either of us."

Ron smiled victoriously at the thought of victory over Rin Tohsaka. As soon as Rin was gone, Ron planned to make Tsukiko his. Ron rested as best as he could with a stinging and itchy arm.

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9th November 1992

It was Monday afternoon. Rumours of Colin Creevey attack had spread through out the school. There was a sense of unrest within the school. All the students were nervous, the first years were going in groups, fearing an attack should they venture alone.

Tsukiko and great many Gryffindor students were surprised when Percy Weasley along with Hufflepuff prefects came up with the idea of holding a magical equivalent of a car boot sale. The twin were so shocked by this, they prank Percy to check, if he was an imposter. Needless to say, Percy did not react well to this and returned the favour like an upstanding prefect. He called their mother.

Rin and Arturia decided to split up with Tsukiko to check for any possible artefact or useful magical items. Tsukiko was also told to use her 'Structural Grasp' as much as possible, before touching anything. What Tsukiko found was endless amount of junks, that many tried to pass off as workable charms or protection. Tsukiko noticed Neville bought a large green onion that smelled terrible. A rotting newt tail. However an amber cat-eye gemstone amulet had caught her interest. She could not decipher what sort of protection the amulet had.

Tsukiko was distracted by the amulet, when someone bumped into her harshly . This caused her to hit one of the table and knocked great many items onto the floor. Tsukiko was about to unleash hell onto the person who bumped into her, but whomever it was, were long gone. Tsukiko apologised for the spilled goods and offered to help clear the mess. It was then, a peculiar broach caught her attention. The broach was made of bronze. It was a unremarkable piece that she would have easily missed. However, when she performed 'Structural Analysis' on the bronze broach. She learned of a rather unique property. The broach could reflect half the 'spell' cast back to the caster. Tsukiko winced when she learned from 'Structural Analysis', that the inventor created this broach with the intention of defeating the killing curse. Needless to say, it didn't go as it's creator had planned.

Tsukiko said to the Gryffindor girl who owned the broach. "How much for the broach?"

The older girl said. "That old junk from great-uncle Caboose. You can have it for a Sickle. Bloody thing is a curse to our family."

Tsukiko happily bought the broach. The creator of the broach were going the right way with this idea. She would be able to make some improvement in a short time. Tsukiko was confident, she would be able to perfect the 'reflection' function, given a few years. However she would not use a killing curse as it's first test.

Tsukiko continued to search for possible artefact, for almost an hour. It was near the end of the day, when Tsukiko learned Rin gave up looking, within the first five minutes. She even overturned a table, when a Ravenclaw tried to sell her onion and garlic.

19th November 1992

It was a Thursday evening. Today was Hermione birthday, it was a day she was suppose to be happy, to celebrate her thirteenth birth day. However her mood were ruined by the Slytherin group, specially Marcus Flint. Hermione along with Tsukiko were verbally abused, when they came across the group on the field. They claimed Tsukiko was only friend to her out of pity and kept her as a pet. They called Tsukiko and Rin half-blood filth and half-breed beast, worse of all, Marcus Flint called her a Mud-blood. She was shocked by such derogatory words.

Hermione was envious of Tsukiko, she never lost her temper the entire time, even when Marcus called Rin a half-beast and her a Mud-blood. Tsukiko instead had a smile on her face and a dangerous glint in her eyes, which Hermione was certain to be a product of her own imagination.

Hermione was therefore surprised when poppers went off as she entered the dorm room. Tsukiko along with Rin and Arturia wore party hats, they decorated their dorm room with bright ribbons and a massive banner that said. 'Happy 13th birthday. Hermione.' there were drinks and cakes on the table. Hermione felt tears welled up in her eyes at the gesture.

Hermione mood improved greatly during her own birthday party. She drank and ate with abundant. The cake was from a famous shop in London, and she thanked the Gods, the drinks were not alcohol like last time. It seemed like Rin and Arturia made sure no alcohol were mixed into the party.

Hermione was enjoying her summer fruit juice when Rin came up to her. Rin handed her a birthday card. She said to her. "Your present is in the card. Keep it safe, it wasn't cheap to get."

Hermione opened the card, she found a birthday card and a golden membership card of Gringotts Time with her name on it. Hermione said with shock. "Oh my God! Oh my God! Thank you! Thank you!" Hermione hugged Rin in her excitement.

Rin lightly and hesitantly returned Hermione hug. "Yeah, not a problem. You can stop hugging me now."

Hermione broke away quickly and said. "Sorry."

Rin coughed and said. "Now. The card there is a five year membership card. A Gringotts owl will deliver a paper to you every morning. Now remember, you cannot make copies of the paper. There are security measure that would turn the paper to ash if you tried to copy it, also read the fine print on the user agreement." Rin gave Hermione a stack of papers. Rin continued. "If you're happy with the rules. Sign at the bottom of the last page. Your membership card will officially activate."

Hermione read through the user agreement and said with realization, when she saw a particular rule. She said to Rin. "So that's why you didn't let me read any more of your paper, after that first one you gave me. That was an introduction sample! You can only give away your paper once as a sample product!" Hermione said in an apologetic tone. "I'm so sorry Rin. If I had known. I..."

Rin cut her off. "It's all right. Hermione. Make sure you put that knowledge to good use."

Next. Arturia came and gave her a card. Hermione opened it and saw two cinema tickets. One ticket to the already released. 'Garden of Sinner. Overlooking View.' The second ticket had Hermione gasping for breath. It was a ticket to the second film. 'A study in Murder. Part one.' A premier viewing just before Christmas.

Arturia said to her. "I was able to persuade the production company to give us some tickets. Hope this will..." Arturia was cut off when Hermione hugged her.

Hermione was literally squealing with joy. "Thank you! Thank you!" Hermione then realized a problem. "Oh no, but how do we get in? My parents will never approve, and we don't look sixteen!"

Tsukiko came to the rescue. "Don't sweat the little thing, Hermione-chan. I got a plan on that day. We will watch both film without any problem." Hermione wanted to ask what Tsukiko had planned, instead Tsukiko gave her a wrapped gift and said. "Here is a little something from me." Hermione opened the present and found a newly made leather bound book, it smelled fresh of ink and paper. The title of the book was. 'Revolutionary Concept and Theory of Magecraft by Waver Velvet.'

Hermione was confused. She said. "Umm. Who's Waver Velvet, Tsukiko-chan?"

Before Tsukiko could answer. Rin answered instead. "Waver Velvet was my lecturer. He is also known as Lord El-Melloi the second. A very prominent position within the Mage's Associate, in fact he is one of Clock Tower's twelve faculties Lords and is in charge of the 12th Modern Magecraft Theories department."

Hermione looked at the book and said with awe. "Waver Velvet must be a great wizard... I mean Magus, if he held such a high position." Hermione was confused by Rin's laughter.

Rin explained. "Oh goodness me. That was good. Waver would be over the moon to hear that." Rin took a moment to get her laughter under control. Rin continued. "Hermione. Waver is a third generation Magus. By wizard stander, Waver potential in magic is near Squib. His skill in magic is closer to Neville, then any of the professor in Hogwarts."

Hermione was confused. If Waver Velvet skill in magic was as atrocious as Rin implied, then how did he achieve such prestige and position? Hermione said. "Then how did he gain such recognition? If his magic is so horrible?"

Rin said to her with a smile. "As horrible as Velvet skill is in magic. His skill in lecture and teaching is beyond comparison. His ability in spotting hidden talents and bring out the most of said talents made him the most popular and sought after professor within Magus society. His theory and concept had turned all traditional theory upside down. And they are all within that book."

Tsukiko then said to her. "Hermione-chan. I noticed how upset you were, when Flint called you that derogatory name. I want you to know that blood isn't everything and what he said is wrong and mean spirited."

Hermione smiled. "It's all right, Tsukiko-chan. What they said don't matter to me, I shouldn't have gotten that upset to begin with. Thank you for this great gift. Tsukiko-chan." Hermione realized something important. Hermione opened her trunk and took out a wrapped gift. She had forgotten about the gift she bought for Tsukiko birthday. It had cost Hermione most of her pocket money to buy this. Hermione said to Tsukiko. "Sorry for this late gift. I was meant to give you your birthday present when we came back to Hogwarts, but I forgot." Hermione handed Tsukiko her wrapped present.

Hermione watched as Tsukiko unwrapped the box and took out her present. Hermione bought Tsukiko Guerlain La Peite Robe Noire Couture fragrance. A very popular perfume from house Guerlain. Tsukiko smiled and hugged Hermione. "Thank you Hermione-chan. This is a wonderful gift."

Hermione said to Tsukiko. "You're welcome Tsukiko-chan. By the way. How was your birthday party? I bet you had..." Hermione was confused when Tsukiko looked momentary stunned. Hermione became extremely worried when tears started to well up in Tsukiko eyes.

Tsukiko said with sorrow. "I forgot my birthday. We were so busy with everything. We didn't even notice until now." Hermione saw Rin and Arturia looked away, each with a worried expression.

Hermione said with disbelief. "How can you forget your own birthday!?" Hermione then realized that both Rin and Arturia had also forgotten Tsukiko birthday. Hermione berated Rin and Arturia. "Hold on a second! Rin! Arturia! You two also forgot Tsukiko-chan birthday!? What the hell were you guys doing!?"

Rin turned bright red and coughed uncomfortably. "I had some important... ummm... things to catch upon. We just forgot."

Arturia looked flustered. "We had some matter to resolve. Rin more so then other. However, that was not an excuse to forget Tsukiko-chan birthday." Hermione noticed Tsukiko was looking very depressed.

Tsukiko said in a depressing tone. "I was left with most of the work on the 'Continental Gate' project. We were so busy with everything. Everyone including myself forgot my birthday."

Rin was feeling rather guilty about this. She needed something to cheer Tsukiko up. Rin coughed and said to Tsukiko. "Well. Tsukiko-chan. Since I haven't given you your present yet. In recognition of your hard work with the 'Continental Gate' project and your recent success with various other work. I will restore half..." Rin was nudged none too genteelly in the rib by Arturia. Arturia glared at her. Rin changed her tone. "I mean ALL your workshop budget. You better be grateful..." Rin was once again cut off. This time by an exuberant Tsukiko.

Tsukiko said with joy. "Thank you! Rin-oneesan! Thank you!"

Rin said with annoyance. "All right! Now stop hugging me. I'm all hugged out!" All three girls celebrated through out the night.

Slytherin Dormitories

Within the dimly lit corridor of the lower castle, a grunting noise could be heard. It was well after midnight, many students had already gone to sleep, those that hadn't, stayed well within their dormitories for their own safety. They did so, not because of the mysterious assailant, that had been petrifying the staff and students. The students and staff stayed in, because of the security trolls. Large green armoured troll with above average troll intelligence patrolled the corridor of Hogwarts. Each wielded massive goblin-made mace and axe suitable for their size. Surprisingly those security trolls possessed none of the foul smell that were commonly associated with their species.

Despite the numerous advantage the security troll possessed over their more mundane cousins, they were no match for the Tachikomas manoeuvrability and stealth. The Tachikomas were able to easily avoid the security trolls under disillusionment charm and crawling through the darkness along the ceiling of the corridor. The Tachikomas arrived at their target location.

The door to Marcus Flint dormitories room opened silently. All the occupants within the room were fast asleep. None saw the Tachikomas sneaked into the room. Bob took out a brush and a jar of strawberry jam. Bob carefully slated jam onto Marcus face. Bob gave a thumbs up to Jack when he was done. Jack then unloaded the mystery sack and followed Bob out of the room.

Marcus was woken up from his sleep by a strange cooing noise and strange sticky feeling on his face. Marcus touched his face and saw a strange reddish substance on his finger tip. He tasted the substance. "Strawberry jam!? What the hell?" his eyes refocused onto where the cooing sound originated. He saw four black and grey furry creatures edging towards him. Marcus said with confusion. "Is that a family of raccoons?" Marcus were unprepared and caught completely off guard when the raccoons charged towards his face. Marcus terror filled scream echoed through out the entire lower section of Hogwarts.

20th November 1992

Hogwarts Dinner Hall

Hermione along with Tsukiko, Rin and Arturia were having breakfast. The dinner hall was abuzz with chatter and laughter. However all was silent when a loud bang sounded from professor Dumbledore's wand.

Professor Dumbledore said with a hint of frustration and anger. "It has come to my attention, that a student, Marcus Flint of house Slytherin has been viciously assaulted in a vile prank. Due to the injury Mr Flint sustained, Mr Flint has been sent to St Mungo's Hospital. He will miss school for a week." Professor Dumbledore looked towards Rin heatedly and continued. "It is the responsibility of the school to ensure the welfare of our students and staff. And we will get to the bottom of this. The perpetrator of this heinous act will face the harshest of punishment. That is all."

Hermione looked towards Rin and was about to ask Rin, what that was all about. Rin saw her look and interrupted her. "Before you even ask. No, it wasn't me. I've no idea what the old idiot was referring to."

Hermione was about to reprimand Rin for calling professor Dumbledore and old idiot. It was then Hermione had a realization. Hermione looked towards Tsukiko suspiciously. Tsukiko looked away, avoiding eye contact with her. Hermione said. "It was you, Tsukiko-chan. What did you do?"

Tsukiko said defensively. "It wasn't me. I was there the whole time. I have perfect alibi. You, Rin-oneesan and Arturia-oneesan."

Hermione was still suspicious. Tsukiko was acting way too defensively. Hermione decided to let it go, it was only Marcus Flint who was hurt and send away for a week. She would never say it out loud, but Hermione was glad, that racist git got what he deserved.

17th of December 1992

Hogwarts Great Hall

Tsukiko was very annoyed. It was Thursday evening. She along with Rin, Arturia and Hermione were in the great hall along with almost all the Gryffindor and majority of the other houses. Today was the first re-opening of the duelling club, led by none other then Gilderoy Lockhart. Somehow her name was entered along with Rin and Arturia. Otherwise she would not have attended this farce, she had far better things she could do.

Tsukiko had suspected the old goat was somehow involved in her name being registered for the duelling club. Tsukiko had speculated that the old goat was interested in her combat potential and skills. Therefore Tsukiko was not surprised to learn Rin and Arturia also had their name entered into the duelling club.

Tsukiko noticed all the heads of house were here along with most of the staff. It almost seemed like they were expecting to see all her skills, and that of Rin and Arturia. Tsukiko thought along the line of. 'Hell would freeze over first first.' Before she would reveal the full extent of her magecraft.

Ron said to her. "Hey. Who do you think will be teaching us. I hope it's Flitwick. Heard he's a duelling champion when he was young."

Tsukiko was about to correct Ron. Hermione beat her to it. "Don't be silly Ron, didn't you read the handout? Professor Lockhart will be teaching us." Tsukiko already knew she would learn nothing from the fraud, she along with Rin and Arturia didn't even want to be here.

Ron said with annoyance. "Oh bloody hell. If I knew he was teaching, I never would've signed up. The bloke is a menace." Tsukiko decided to tune out the inevitable argument between Ron and Hermione.

Tsukiko groaned in annoyance when Lockhart walked onto the long stage, he wore his robe of deep purple plum and was accompanied by none other then... Glynda Goodwitch, in her office cloths, consist of white blouse, long black skirt, she wore a dark purple cloak. Tsukiko noticed Glynda looked unusually stern and somewhat angry.

Lockhart waved his arm for silence and shouted. "Gather round, gather round! Can everyone see me? Can you all hear me. Excellent!" Regrettably Tsukiko could see and hear just fine. Lockhart continued with a smile. "Now, professor Dumbledore has granted me permission to start this little duelling club, to train you all up, in case you ever need to defend yourself, as I myself have done on countless occasions, for full detail, see my published work." Tsukiko had seen them and wondered how Lockhart was still alive.

Lockhart dramatically turned towards Goodwitch and said. "Allow me to introduce my lovely assistant. Miss Glynda Goodwitch." Lockhart flashed a roguish smile at Goodwitch. Tsukiko could see a minute twitch on her right eye. Lockhart continued. "Miss Goodwitch has sportingly agreed to help me with a short demonstration before we begin. Now, not to worry, professor Dumbledore, you'll still have your lovely secretary when I'm through with her, never fear!" Tsukiko was actually a bit worried when she sensed killing intent from Glynda Goodwitch. However it was gone just as quickly as it came.

Lockhart gone into a duelling position with much flourish and twirl of his wand. However, Tsukiko attention was on Glynda, as she took out a thin, black riding crop, it had a simple black and purple design on the handle. Lockhart looked confused for a moment, he soon recovered and continued. "On the count of three, we will cast our first spells. Neither of us will be aiming to kill, of course." Tsukiko wished she had more time to start a betting pool on the level of Lockhart injury. She would have made a fortune from all his fans.

Lockhart then shouted in excitement. "One! Two! Three!" before Lockhart could even raise his wand over his head. Glynda snapped her riding crop in Lockhart direction. A blinding white flash erupted from Lockhart's chest as he was flung at the wall at high speed. Lockhart spun and slammed into the wall on his front side. He let out a pained groan, as he slides down from the wall and promptly lost consciousness.

The entire student bodies were gob smacked. Rin whistled in appreciation. Tsukiko had both hands over her mouth to stop herself from bursting out in laughter.

Glynda said to all with her no-nonsense attitude. "Now. That jack-ass is out of the way. I will be teaching all of you the proper method of combat. Not duelling." Tsukiko felt uncomfortable when Glynda looked at her and Rin. Goodwitch continued. "First. You do not fight to win. You fight to survive. In a real combat, your opponent will use their most powerful and deadliest magic against you, there will be no rules, no time limit or even number of opponents you will face. You will have no time to prepare, no warning, you might not even have your wand. You will be fighting to survive."

Tsukiko could not believe Glynda Goodwitch had hijacked Lockhart duelling club. One of the student shouted. "But, Miss. We're here to learn duelling. We don't even know what a real combat looks like."

At this point. Tsukiko was distracted by a comatose Hermione. She had a glaze look in her eyes and an expression of pure shock. Tsukiko was having a blast waving her hand in front of Hermione eyes and getting no response. Tsukiko was about to doodle on Hermione face when Glynda Goodwitch caught her by surprise. Glynda said to them. "Miss Tsukiko Potter and Miss Rin Tohsaka will show us what real combat is like."

Tsukiko was about to object when Rin cut her off. "Miss Goodwitch. I'm afraid we will have to decline. I see no reason why we should show off our skill and magic... specially to those who wish us harm." There was murmur of speculation and outright snort of indignation. There was even snort of sarcasm from a few.

Goodwitch smiled. "Actually there is something to gain for you and Miss Potter. If you can demonstrate satisfactory level of skill, strategy and magic in your fight. I have the authority and permission, for you two to attend advance class in Arithmancy."

Tsukiko was stunned. If she could attend Arithmancy early, her school life would not had been so boring. Tsukiko could see the old goat looking very uncomfortable. Septima Vector, the Arithmancy professor looked positively ecstatic at the prospect of having her and Rin in her class. However Tsukiko knew Rin would turn down the offer, Rin would prefer to keep as much of her mysteries secret from those in Hogwarts. Therefore Tsukiko was surprised when Rin said. "Miss Goodwitch. You have a deal." Tsukiko assumed Rin was just as bored as she was with her current Hogwarts subjects.

Goodwitch said to them. "Excellent! Please come onto the stage. Miss Tohsaka. Miss Potter." Goodwitch waved her riding crop and transfigured the rectangular platform into a large circular one. Goodwitch then handed her and Rin an amulet each. Goodwitch said to them. "Protego Duo amulet and health monitor charm. It will reduce damage taken both physically and magically, also it will allow us to intervene if things get out of hands." Goodwitch then waved her riding crop. Two massive screen appeared. One showed her shield and health gauge, along with her picture. One showed Rin in exactly the same format. Goodwitch continued. "When your shield drop below ten percent. I will stop the fight and declare a winner. If both of you show exceptional skill in magic and strategies, I will see to it, that both of you get permission to attend professor Vector's class."

Rin looked Tsukiko in the eyes and send a Legilimency probe. 'Tsukiko-chan. Don't use Shirou tracing or any 'Special' ability. I will allow 'Time Accel'.' Rin then said to her for all to hear. "Tsukiko-chan. I want to see how far you've grown, I want you to fight me with everything you have. Because if you don't, you're going to get hurt."

Tsukiko was shaking, she was shaking not from fear, but from excitement. This would be her first real magus combat. A real test of her skill and mysteries. Tsukiko said with barely concealed excitement. "I always wanted to fight you, Rin-oneesan, to test my mysteries against yours. I'm going to win, and when I do, you'll acknowledge me as your equal."

Rin laughed. "Well said. Tsukiko-chan, you cheeky little brat. However I will warn you now. If you fail to land a successful hit against me. Your punishment will be great and terrible." Tsukiko almost had second thought when she saw a dark and terrible grin on Rin's expression.

There was a moment of silence as everyone waited in anticipation of the coming duel. Glynda shouted. "Begin!"

Tsukiko immediately gone into her rapid firing stance and unleashed a dozen Expulso Curse in a space of a single second. Dozen explosions erupted at her target, the dust and debris clouded her vision only for a moment. The dust soon cleared up, only to reveal a spinning luminescence green rectangular shield, much like an Emerald. It had shielded Rin completely from her Expulso curse.

Tsukiko didn't have time to dispel the shield, as three of Rin's Gandr curse locked onto her, from behind the shield. Tsukiko immediately ducked out of the way, as the curses slammed into the ground where she was standing. However the third Gandr curse changed course and flew towards her. Tsukiko quickly countered with a Protego shield.

Rin said to her. "Nice reflex, Tsukiko-chan. You were able to block my Gandr, but I really hope this isn't the true extent of your complete skill. If it is, your going to get really hurt."

Tsukiko smiled. "I guess it's time I bring out something original." Tsukiko brought out another wand in her left hand. Tsukiko theorised that one could cast multiple spells from two wands, if the spell does not require verbal component and the caster was able to multi-task with pin-point precision. Tsukiko was able to picture and create another self to cast a different spell within her mind scape. It had taken month of practice and now, she would see it bear fruit. Using the wand in her right hand, Tsukiko kept on casting Stupefy, while at the same time, she used the wand in her left hand casting transfiguration to turn the rubble into wolves and ravens.

Tsukiko had hoped this would make Rin take her seriously. Tsukiko knew Rin was holding back. Rin dodged her stunning hex, she was able to read her spell trajectory. Tsukiko was slightly unnerved when Rin smiled at her obvious attempt to overwhelm her with transfigured animals. Tsukiko immediately sent a dozen wolves and two dozen ravens at Rin from all angles. It was then Rin took out three light green gemstones and threw them. The three gems turned into fine green mist, which surrounded Rin. All the transfigured animal turned back into rubble when they came into contact with the mist. Her stunning hex vanished when they came into contact with the mist.

Tsukiko knew she was in trouble. The mist act like Finite Incantatem, countering anything Tsukiko could throw at Rin. Tsukiko count herself fortunate when the mist dissipated, she also noticed none of the enchantments on Rin was effected by the mist, it only targeted her spell instead of everything within the area.

Rin said with amusement. "Not bad. Tsukiko-chan, dual wielding wands and using mass transfiguration within that short period of time. Your skill have improved. And since you showed me something interesting..." Tsukiko paled when two clock-work avian dove made of jewels and metal flew beside Rin. Rin smirked and continued. "You should feel grateful. You will be their first vic... I mean opponent."

Tsukiko said with disbelief. "Rin-oneesan! Did you just ripped off the Einzbern familiar magecraft!?"

Rin laughed. "Now. Now. Tsukiko-chan. They're nothing like those Einzbern familiar... They're better, but have no fear. I've set them on stun." The two avian contraption fired white beams of light at her. Tsukiko ducked at the last second, as the death ray flew over her head and blew a hole into the castle wall.

Tsukiko shouted in fear as she ran. "You call that stun!" Tsukiko ran into the Gryffindor group and hid in the crowd. Rin's avian contraption had kept firing at her, that was until she hid among the crowd.

There was bustle and shouts as Rin tried to locate Tsukiko within the crowd. Rin sighed and said with annoyance. "Honestly, Tsukiko-chan, using your fellow students as human shields..." However just as Rin finished her sentence, two blue bolts of energy flew towards Rin's avian contraptions, but instead of shattering them, the Reductor Curse washed over them with no effect. Rin said with amusement. "It's not going to be that easy. Tsukiko-chan. I didn't make them so fragile, to be destroyed by a simple Reductor Curse."

Rin pulled out two orange gemstone and said to the collective Gryffindor. Whom had quite down to hear her speak. "Well I guess I can't fry all of you... or at least that what you all thought. But truth be told, I don't give a fuck. Time to flush out my wayward apprentice." The collective Gryffindor students turned pale white as Rin threw her orange gemstones at them. Two explosions bloomed within the crowd, sending students flying and slightly singed.

Professor McGonagall shouted in panic and anger. "Miss Tohsaka. Have you gone mad!?"

Rin replied calmly. "Professor. No one is badly injured. I made sure to use my least lethal spells. Look for yourself." True to Rin's words. The worse was a dozen students looking a bit singed. Many groaned in pain and agony, but no serious injury.

Tsukiko could not believe Rin just blew up half of the Gryffindor student bodies. Although there was no serious injuries. Tsukiko needed to buy time to use a spell strong enough to disable those avian contraptions. She was about to dodge into the Hufflepuff group when she felt someone booted her out of her cover. Tsukiko looked back and was stunned to learn it was Hermione who booted her. Tsukiko shouted in annoyance. "Hermione! You back-stabbing..." Tsukiko was cut off, when Rin landed a heavy punch straight into her ribs and send her flying into the wall.

At the start of the fight, Hermione was in awe, magic she could barely explain or understand was used before her eyes. Tsukiko's rapid fire spells. Dual wand wielding, even her transfiguration made professor McGonagall smile. Rin's magic also impressed her. The mysterious green shield resembled a beautiful emerald. The black orbs that weaved and turned towards Tsukiko. The green glittery mist that nullified magic. The beautiful magical doves made of gems and glittery metal.

However Hermione was not amused when Tsukiko ran into the Gryffindor crowd and used them as human shield. She was even more incensed, when Rin used crass words and indiscriminately blasted her and half of the Gryffindor. So it was understandable when a slightly singed Hermione decided to kick Tsukiko in the butt and out into the arena, when she saw her.

Hermione felt a wave of satisfaction when she had her revenge, but that soon tuned into horror, when Rin hit Tsukiko with horrific force. Hermione was in panic, she hope Tsukiko was all right. Hermione honestly thought Rin would not badly hurt Tsukiko. However Hermione gasped in shock along with majority of the audience, when Tsukiko Protego Duo shield dropped to twenty-percent, Tsukiko health status also started to flash red on the screen. Hermione turned pale white, when the display stated, Tsukiko had multiple fractured ribs.

Professor McGonagall shouted in a strong Scottish accent, filled with anger and worry. "Enough! Stop this, this instant!"

Hermione could not believe what Rin had said next. "No. Tsukiko Potter need to take this seriously. I'm her master and she is my apprentice. You have no say in this. Minerva McGonagall."

Hermione could see professor McGonagall turned red with anger. However before professor McGonagall could take action against Rin, she was cut off by Miss Goodwitch. "Do not stop them. Professor McGonagall. Miss Potter shield had not fallen below ten-percent. The match continues."

Professor McGonagall said with anger and disbelief. "You cannot be serious! Miss Goodwitch. Any more, Miss Potter will..."

Miss Goodwitch interrupted. "I will take full responsibility, and I am deadly serious. This fight continue, and it will be rude to stop now, when Miss Potter is more then willing to continue this fight." Hermione could not believe her eyes. Tsukiko stood up among the rubble, she had blood flowing down the side of her head and one corner of her mouth, but to Hermione shock. Tsukiko was smiling, she seemed really happy. It doesn't make any sense!

Rin said to Tsukiko. "I see you begin to take this more seriously. Tsukiko, do you know what you did wrong. Do you know your flaw and mistake." A moment of silence greeted Rin, as they glared at each other. Rin continued. "Tsukiko. You are a brilliant researcher, you have many talents in various field, that would make you truly formidable in the future. However, your combat skill is lacking. You don't push yourself to the limit, you're stuck at your comfort zone."

Ron shouted over the crowd at Rin. "What the bloody hell are you doing!? What the hell do you know? Can't you see how much you've hurt her!"

Rin replied without a hint of amusement and no small amount of anger. "I happen to know a lot. Boy." Rin ignored Ron and said to Tsukiko. "Tsukiko. You know 'HE' is still alive and 'HE' will come after you. Have you become so complacent, that you would rely on the skills of other. Have you become so arrogant, that you honestly thought, your creation will be more then enough."

Hermione wondered who 'HE' was. What did Rin mean, he was still alive and after Tsukiko. She couldn't possibly mean Voldemort, that's impossible! Hermione was brought out of her thought, when Rin's clothing morphed into a tight gym cloth, a black short top, a black gym shorts, shin guards, elbow guards, black gloves and black boots. However what had caught Hermione attention was the green glowing lines along Rin's arm and legs.

The Weasley twin wolf whistled and shouted. One twin said. "Miss Tohsaka. As much as..."

The other twin took over. "We appreciate a good show..."

The twins then said simultaneously. "You got nothing worth looking at." Rin responded with 'Gandr' curse to each of the twins forehead. For some reason, Hermione didn't feel sorry for the twin, on the contrary, she was very happy, that the twin got what they deserved.

Rin said angrily. "This isn't a peep show. You Root damned perverts." Rin then turned her attention to Tsukiko. "Tsukiko. This is the next level of 'Reinforcement'. With this, I can break rocks with my bare hands, increase my speed five fold and my strength ten folds. At this level, I can even harden my clothing to the level of tempered steel. This is what a 'Specialization' looks like." Rin then gone into a combat stance. She said to Tsukiko. "Now, stand up and show me what you can really do. Show me you are capable of pushing yourself to your utmost limit."

Tsukiko knew what Rin was talking about. Tsukiko knew she wasn't a risk taker, not when the live and souls of Arcueid and everyone else, was tied to her. She would always chose the least dangerous option, she would always plan for the highest survival rate over success. Her 'Reinforcement' would always be within the comfort zone. Her experiment would always have the highest protection possible. Tsukiko didn't gamble or take risk and she knew this would be fatale in a straight up fight. The only way for Tsukiko to win against Rin was to make a gamble. Against someone like Rin, who was more skilled, more experience, was to do the unexpected. Something that would exceed Rin current ability and catch her by surprise. Tsukiko began to formulate a plan, as she brought out a knife in her right hand and a wand in her left.

Tsukiko silently activated her 'Time-Alter. Double Accel.' along with Reinforcement. Tsukiko tried to slash Rin across her chest. However Rin easily blocked her at the wrist. Undeterred, Tsukiko tried to slash Rin again. Three time she slashed, three time Rin easily blocked her at the wrist, with a single arm.

Rin said with disappointment. "Is that the best you can do? Is that it?" Rin then viciously deflected Tsukiko knife hand, leaving her torso wide open for an attack. Rin struck without mercy. Her fist was temporary halted, when she struck a golden shield instead of Tsukiko chest. It bought her enough time to dodged Rin's attack, before the Protego shield shattered under Rin's brute strength.

Tsukiko barely dodged Rin's attack. All her martial art training were meaningless before Rin's experience and combat skill. Even with her empowered Protego shield. However everything was falling into Tsukiko plan. Tsukiko had to get a feel of her 'Reinforcement' and 'Time-alter Accel', and she needed time for that. Rin lashed out a vicious round-house kick towards her head, faster then any of her attack. Tsukiko internally chanted. 'Time-alter. Triple Accel'. Time truly slowed down before her eyes. Tsukiko ducked and let the kick sailed away, she saw an opening on Rin's back. Tsukiko moved for a quick victory. However her knife missed when Rin twist out of the way.

Tsukiko thought with horror. Rin knew where she was going to strike and set her up. Tsukiko over committed attack, threw her off balance. Rin responded with a vicious right hook towards her face. Tsukiko panicked and overcharged her Protego shield with 'Reinforcement'. The shield exploded with terrifying force, just as Rin struck the shield.

Tsukiko skidded across the floor. Rin was blown across the hall and towards the wall. The explosive force Tsukiko received was not as great as Rin's. However Rin landed on the wall with her feet. Rin smiled as she pushed off the wall with inhuman force. Tsukiko barely dodged out of the way, as Rin's fist cratered the floor she was on.

Rin said with amusement. "Well done. Tsukiko-chan. That actually caught me by surprise. However it's time I wrap this up." The two avian contraption were once again flying beside Rin. They charged up their primary weapon.

Tsukiko smiled and shouted. "Bob! Jack! NOW!" The Tachikomas shot the webs and snatched an avian dove each. They quickly tied the avian doves in webs and locked them within their storage compartment.

Rin was caught by surprise and shouted. "Hey! Who said you two can butt in! Come back here!"

Tsukiko shouted. "Run! Get out of here!" Neither Tachikoma needed to be told twice, as they got away with their prize.

Rin shouted. "I swear if either of you put a scratch on those mystic code. I will turn you into scrap metals. You hear me!"

Tsukiko made her move with 'Triple Accel' and 'Reinforcement' active. Rin was not caught off guard, but now she needed both hands to handle Tsukiko increased speed. The exchange only lasted a short moment, before Rin threw Tsukiko across the platform. Rin said to her. "Not good enough." Before Tsukiko eyes, Rin appeared before her with mind boggling speed and punched her straight in the chest. Tsukiko barely put up a shield in time, but Rin shattered the shield, along with the knife and wand she put before her chest, that she used to lessen the blow. The attack still knocked her across the floor, she could even taste the blood in her mouth.

Tsukiko knew she needed to try harder. She could hear shout of dismay and calls to stop the fight, as Rin moved to finish her off. Tsukiko silently chanted within her mind. 'Time Alter. Square Accel.' Tsukiko also pushed her 'Reinforcement' beyond safe limit. She could see faint green line glowing along her arms, she could also feel her muscle on the verge of ripping. In this state, Tsukiko caught Rin's punch and diverted the blow. Tsukiko threw Rin off balance and 'Projected' a simple knife. Tsukiko could feel pain exploding through out her body as she lunged at Rin with a counter attack.

Tsukiko almost shouted in frustration when Rin dodged at the last moment. Tsukiko was about to follow up on her attack when Rin said to her. "Well done. Tsukiko-chan." Tsukiko could not believe her eyes. A thin trickle of blood flowed down Rin's cheek. Tsukiko had landed a proper blow on Rin. However Rin's smile turned downright dark as she continued. "However. You're too sloppy. Checkmate. Tsukiko-chan." Tsukiko felt a surge of prana... that was coming from her robe! Tsukiko saw a blue sapphire on her sleeve.

Tsukiko shouted in panic. "Oh shi..." The sapphire exploded in a massive glacial formation, trapping Tsukiko in a clear block of ice. Tsukiko expression and stance frozen in complete surprise.

Hermione could not believe the exchange of blows between Tsukiko and Rin. The exchange were so fast, everything looked like a blur to her. Hermione was getting a headache as she tried to figure out 'Reinforcement'. 'Time Alter' along with many other possible magecraft that were being used here.

Hermione winced at the brutality displayed by Rin. Teachers and students shouted for the fight to stop. Hermione almost leaped into the fray, she also wanted to stop the fight, but she was stopped when she saw a trickle of blood and a small cut on Rin's face. Rin then congratulated Tsukiko, before encasing her in a large block of ice.

Hermione rushed onto the stage, she shouted in panic, while banging her fists onto the ice block. "Tsukiko! Hung in there! We'll get you out." Hermione turned towards Rin and shouted in anger. "Rin! What do you think you're doing! Are you trying to kill her!?

Rin replied smugly. "Don't overreact. Hermione. Tsukiko-chan should break out in. Five. Four. Three. Two. One." True to Rin's words. The ice block shattered when a strange six-wing symbol appeared on Tsukiko back.

Tsukiko sounded out of breath, she said with shivers. "Rin-oneesan. Are you trying to kill me!? I thought I was a goner there." Hermione felt great relief and a weight off her heart when she saw Tsukiko was all right.

Rin said to Tsukiko. "Don't exaggerate, Tsukiko-chan. I've gone easy on you. If I was serious. You... OW! OW! OWW!" Rin was interrupted when professor McGonagall got Rin by the ear and dragged her towards the exit.

Professor McGonagall said with a strong Scottish accent. "Of all my years as a professor. You are the MOST disrespectful, foul mouth, troublesome student I HAVE EVER known. No words, nothing can describe the amount of grief and hassle you have cause me. If I didn't know better. Speaking to your 'guardian' would only amuse him. I have half a mind to give Salazar Slytherin a tongue lashing for the way he brought you up!" The rant became distant as professor McGonagall dragged Rin out of the hall. Hermione couldn't sympathise with Rin. She got what she deserved. Hermione then helped Tsukiko to the nurse office along with Arturia.

Hermione along with Arturia waited outside of the hospital wing. They waited for Tsukiko to be treated for her injuries. Hermione was uncomfortable with the silence and said. "That duel was amazing. Tsukiko-chan came so close to winning." Hermione knew Arturia was a serious and silent sort of person. She always gave off a presence of respect and nobility.

Arturia replied in a neutral tone. "I have to disagree. As strong as Tsukiko-chan was. She was nowhere near Rin's level of skill." Hermione wanted to argue, just as she was about to make a point. Arturia interrupted. "Rin could have ended the fight at any time she wanted. Rin literally bowed and got under a tree for Tsukiko-chan."

Hermione said demurely. "Why did Rin do that? Why did she have to be so mean to Tsukiko-chan?" Hermione hesitated for a moment and continued. "It hurts to see Tsukiko-chan get hurt like that."

Arturia said to her. "Thou heard their conversation. Thou should know why."

Hermione said with anger and disbelief. "But that's impossible! He Who Must Not Be Named, died long ago. There is no way he is still alive!"

Arturia replied. "Hermione. Thou should know, thou had seen many 'Impossible' things. Have thou consider what thou knew before magic. Before magecraft. Thou seen the impossible, so how impossible is it, that Voldemort is still alive."

Hermione was stunned into silence. Before she received the letter to Hogwarts, she thought magic was nonsense. Even after joining Hogwarts, she still saw certain rules as ironclad, even if they use illogical method like magic. So how impossible was it really, that there was a magic, that could prevent one's death. Silence descended once more as Hermione ponder this implication.

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Albus Dumbledore had much to think about. The duel between Tsukiko Potter and Rin Tohsaka had been enlightening and all it had cost him was permission to let them attend Arithmancy class. Albus was glad he had listened to Miss Goodwitch advice and plan. With this, he had what he needed to convince the Ministry, that Rin Tohsaka was a powerful witch, all he needed now, was a witness and evidence to convince the Ministry, that Rin Tohsaka was a dark witch and was responsible for the petrification of staff and students.

Albus was still concerned by the reaction of professors and students. Many were in awe by the power and display of unknown magic used by both girls. Although Rin Tohsaka brutality towards Tsukiko Potter had shocked many of them, himself included. However he was also delighted by her cruelty and malice. This would work in his favour, when he present his case to the Ministry.

Albus Dumbledore gleefully wrote the report and a request form for fully grown Mandrake. He was rather upset to learn the Ministry had sold their stock to their American counterpart. What was left was emergency only. He was rather upset to also learned Squib and muggle-born did not fall under that category. However Albus was determine to try and try again.

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Gryffindor Girls Dormitories

Later that night. Rin was alone with Arturia, she rested her head on Arturia's lap. Rin fused and moaned. "Ahh! It hurts! It hurts! Why did my idiot of an apprentice took so long to realize her full potential. My whole body is hurting because of her!" Rin usage of advance 'Reinforcement' had left her in agony, and the tongue lashing she received from McGonagall had left her ears ringing, but this was the perfect chance to score pity points from Arturia. Rin managed to convince Arturia to wear a nurse uniform and tend to her every need. Rin was in bliss as Arturia patted her head. Rin ignored Arturia sigh of annoyance.

Arturia said to her. "Rin. Did thou have to push Tsukiko-chan so far? Thou should know that, Tsukiko-chan is an extremely talented compare to many of her age group, even yourself."

Rin looked into Arturia eyes and said with a serious tone. "Being talented is not enough, Arturia. Tsukiko-chan have many enemies. Death eater and Voldemort being the least of her problem. I'm preparing Tsukiko-chan for a possible confrontation against Zelretch or even the Clock Tower."

Arturia frowned and said. "Rin! Thou cannot seriously think Sir Zelretch would hurt..."

Rin cut Arturia off. "We can't be sure of anything. We can only prepare. Zelretch is planning something and he is hiding this plan from all of us. What ever it is. I want Tsukiko-chan to have a fighting chance." Both were silent for a time as they came to term with this realization. Rin then said with a mischievous smile. "I'm feeling a lot better. Why. That nurse uniform looks a bit hot. You should take it off and get comfortable."

Arturia turned red and stuttered. "R..Rin! That's not what thou agreed on!" Rin pushed Arturia onto the bed and got on top. Rin smile widened as she unbutton Arturia top.

Just as Rin was about to strip Arturia, the door opened and Hermione walked in with a stack of books in her arms. Hermione said to them without realizing what she was walking into. "Can someone give me a hand here, It's..." Hermione dropped her books in shock. Hermione stuttered. "Wh...What is going on here! What are you doing to Arturia! Rin! That's not..." A hand came from behind Hermione, clamping her mouth shut.

Tsukiko said to them with a tone of embarrassment. "Sorry about that. Please carry on." Tsukiko quickly took a shell-shock Hermione out of their dorm room and into the side corridor.

Hermione face was bright red. She was about to shout with all her might and demand an answer, but one look of warning from Tsukiko told her to keep it down. Hermione settled for loud whisper. "Tsukiko-chan. What was Rin doing to Arturia!? They're both girls! That's not proper! They're only twelve... wait! What're they going to do!? What're they about to do!? Are they..." Hermione became more and more hysterical with every words.

Tsukiko interrupted her by shaking her shoulder... Hard. Hermione almost bit her tongue as her head bobbed back and forth. Tsukiko said in a loud whisper. "Hermione-chan. Chill out! CALM DOWN!"

Hermione broke away from Tsukiko, she glared at her and said. "All right! All right! I'm calm. I'm calm now, and don't you ever shake me like that again or treat me as if I'm crazy." Hermione patted herself down, straighten out her hair and cloths. She continued. "Seriously. What kind of relationship does Rin and Arturia have? Do I even want to know, why you're blushing?"

Tsukiko said with a tone of embarrassment and said very slowly. "Hermione-chan. Rin-oneesan and Arturia-oneesan have a … umm … very special relationship. They... love each other very much."

Hermione felt a headache coming along. It didn't help that Tsukiko was talking to her, like a slow dimwitted child. Hermione said with frustration. "Rin's gay."

Tsukiko seemed taken back and said without thought. "Well. Rin is heterosexual actually. They both love Shirou-oniisan and each other."

Hermione head felt like it was about to explode. "Enough! I'm sorry I asked. This is too complicated... and so very wrong! I'm going to pretend this never happened." Tsukiko was about to say something to that. Hermione interrupted with a tone of annoyance. "Tsukiko-chan! Never... happened! I don't want to think about it." Hermione left Tsukiko for the libraries. She needed something to distract her.

Tsukiko watched Hermione leave and said to herself. "Well. That went better then I thought."

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Room of Requirement

After Tsukiko dealt with Hermione, she retreated to the Room of Requirement. Tsukiko wanted to give Rin and Arturia alone time. Tsukiko laid on the sofa and moaned. "Lancer-oniisan. It hurts. It hurts..." Tsukiko ignored Lancer angry twitch while she continued. "Why won't you let me rest my head on your lap. I thought you like bossy women."

Lancer tone laced with sarcasm. "Bossy women. A leanbh. Not bossy girls. Specially one I have been raising since she was in a nappy."

Tsukiko puffed out her cheeks and said angrily. "I wasn't wearing a nappy when you first met me! You're such a jerk! Would it have killed you to show me some affection!?"

Lancer chuckled and said. "Actually YES. Arcueid threaten to cut my face off with a rusty knife, in a hundred and one way."

Tsukiko looked away and said with a pout. "Ma ma Arcueid won't do that. She know I like you. I told her."

Lancer said sarcastically. "So I have you to thank for that. You knew how scary Arcueid is, when she goes 'Red'."

There was a moment of silence. It was soon broken by Lancer, whom had figured out, something was bothering her. Lancer said to her. "What's wrong A leanbh. Something is bothering you. Normally you don't become this irritated."

Tsukiko felt depressed, she looked to the floor and said. "Have I been slacking off in my combat training, am I really so helpless? I really thought I tried my best."

Lancer sighed and ruffled her hair. He said to her. "A leanbh. You're only twelve. You've only been practising magic and magecraft for six years."

Tsukiko huffed. "Yeah. Don't remind me."

Lancer ignored her and continued. "Rin has over twenty-five years worth of experience, along with two Holy Grail war worth of experience under her belt. You did well landing a cut on her."

Tsukiko couldn't help, but smile at the praises heaped on her. She said with a smile. "Can you increase my training. I want to get stronger, strong enough, so Rin can't look down on me any more."

Lancer smiled fondly at her. "You sure about this? Tsukiko-chan. It will be hell for you. I'm going to push you to the edge." Tsukiko nodded eagerly. Lancer continued. "But not tonight. You need to recover from your Accel and Reinforcement. We will start your training tomorrow." Tsukiko was content for the night, she wanted to say more, but this would do for now.

18th December 1992

The day after the duel were filled with whisper and rumours. Many were convinced, Rin Tohsaka was powerful enough to petrified Argus Filch and the other students. Many noted there was a grudge between Filch and Rin's group, that was no secret. While many students speculated. Hermione had other problem of her own to deal with. Hermione had not slept at all, due to her over-active imagination. Hermione blushed red as she remembered the scene she walked into. Hermione wanted to report what she had seen, but knew perfectly well, it would incur Rin's wrath and bring disappointment from Tsukiko. It really was none of her business who Rin date and fall in love with. Hermione had no idea why this was bothering her to such a degree.

Hermione could only sigh in frustration. She knew the only way to get this off her chest, was to talk to someone. The professors were out of the question. So was Tsukiko, Rin and Arturia. She would need to talk to her mum, when she get the chance, otherwise this would drive her insane. Not for the first time, Hermione wondered why things couldn't be simple and straight forward.

Hermione winced as a headache hit her, lately she found her headache had increased when she further her practice in Occlumency. She wondered if this was a side effect of some sort. She planned to research this. It would hurt her pride to ask for help from Tsukiko or Rin.

Gryffindor Girls Dormitories

later that evening while everyone were out at the dinner hall. Ron, Fred and George Weasley under Polyjuice potion sneaked into the girls dormitories. All three took the form of girls themselves.

George said with worry. "Fred. I'm not sure this is a good idea."

Fred replied. "Hey. It's not MY idea! Can't believe ickle Ronnie talked us into this."

George said. "Yea. Something must be wrong with us, if we're listening to ickle Ronnie of all people."

Ron said to them with annoyance. "Will you two be quite! You're talking as if I ain't even here! You guys wanted to know how that dark witch keep getting into your room. Professor Dumbledore was convinced she was the one petrifying Squibs and muggle-born. We will find the evidence in her room."

Fred said. "I still say it's a bad idea. If Dumbledore was so sure. Why not have professor McGonagall search the room? Why us?"

George said. "I'm still convince Dumbledore is going senile. Dad ain't so sure we should do what Dumbledore say any more and Percy seem to hate Dumbledore's gut."

Ron said angrily. "Well. Percy is a stuck up, big headed prefect. Perfect Percy. Well mum would've praise us for helping professor Dumbledore. He did get us those potions and helped us sneak pass the wards."

They managed to get into the share dorm room of Rin, Arturia, Hermione and Tsukiko. Fred said to them. "All right. George, you check that wardrobe on the left. Ron, you check the one's on the right. We're only here for Rin's staff and nothing else."

George then added. "And for the love of Merlin, don't make a mess. If the girls catch us. They will kill us, if we're lucky. That means you. Ron!"

Ron said with annoyance. "All right! All right! Stop getting on my case. I will try not to make a mess."

They have no idea if the draw or wardrobe they searched was the right one. Fred said to them. "Look for a name tag or anything that might tell us, we're searching the right person." Fred moved to search the bed beside Ron.

Ron said with embarrassment and shock. "Yes! This draw must belong to that dark witch. Look at those frilly underwear and bra. I never seen anything like it!" Ron showed the twin a rather erotic pair of panties. They both turned bright red.

Fred opened a nearby draw and said to Ron. "Ron. Those underwear don't belong to Rin Tohsaka. They belong to Tsukiko Potter. I just found her class schedule."

Ron turned tomato red and said with as much dignity as possible. "That dark witch must have forced Tsukiko to wear those abomination. As someone who look out for her interest. I should take..."

George and Fred took out their wands. George said with a dangerous tone. "Ron. I swear to Merlin. If you came here to steal Tsukiko Potter's underwear. We will hex you and leave you here to die slow and horribly. Now, put them away as you found them. Let's hurry up, before the potion rans out."

Ron along with the twins went back to searching the room. Ron opened one of the drawers and was about to comment on the panties with a lion print, when they heard someone talking in the hallway. Ron put the panties into his pocket without a thought and whispered loudly. "What the bloody hell! Who the hell is back this early!"

Fred said to them. "Quick! Under Zonko's Invisibility curtain. We gotta hide!" All three hid under the curtain, against the wall. The door swung open soon afterwards.

Rin entered the room with a big smile along with a very flushed and red Arturia in Gothic Lolita dress. Arturia said to Rin. "Rin, can thou please stop with those... costumes. This is embarrassing and uncomfortable."

Rin said to Arturia. "Now. Now. No complaints. I rarely get any alone time with you, since you joined the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Now the matches being cancelled due to all those petrification attack."

Arturia narrowed her eyes at Rin. Arturia said with a tone of warning. "Rin. Thou are not responsible for those petrification. Are thou?"

Rin said with annoyance and indignation. "Of course not! I have no idea how any of them got petrified. I only knew a bit more about them, because of our informant within the Ministry. Although I must say. It bring me great joy to hear that the old meddler will soon get into trouble, because he tried to down play and cover up the seriousness of the petrification." Ron was fuming. How dare that dark witch bad mouth Dumbledore.

Arturia said to Rin. "What about the heir of Slytherin? Or this chamber of secret? I truly doubt Sir Zelretch could even sire a descendant."

Rin said with certainty. "As we both know. The one who made the chamber impersonated Zelretch. The descendants were most likely, belong to the same imposter. You know Zelretch didn't need to make this chamber, not with his mysteries." Ron was confused. Who was this bloke Zelretch? What the hell were they talking about? A Imposter? Descendants of Imposter? What the bloody hell was going on!?

Rin continued. "If there ever was a heir of Slytherin. The real one. It would be Arcueid Brunestud. Tsukiko-chan mother. You know by default that would make Tsukiko the true heir of Slytherin." Ron head was turning into mush. Tsukiko mum was the heir of Slytherin!? Who the heck was Arcueid Brunestud? How the bloody hell did that make Tsukiko, heir of Slytherin?

Arturia said to Rin. "I suppose that would be the case, thou ever thought what the false Slytherin goal was?"

Rin smiled mischievously. "Arturia. Stop stalling. I'm not going to give you the chance to buy time for Tsukiko-chan and Hermione to get back."

Before Ron's and the twin's eyes. Rin leaned in and kissed Arturia deeply on the lip. Ron said with disbelief. "Oh bloody heck!"

Rin and Arturia stopped in shock and looked towards Ron. At the same time Fred and George looked at Ron with disbelief. Rin took out her jewels and wand, and pointed at them. She said to them. "Come out now, or I swear to Root, I will blast you to ashes."

The twin dropped their invisibility curtain. Arturia said incredulously. "Miss Bell? Angelina and Miss Brown? Why are thou here?!"

Rin narrowed her eyes and chanted. "Finite Incantatem" The spell dissolved the Polyjuice potion, revealing Ron and the twins. Rin growled angrily. "You guys are sooo dead."

Ron raised his hands up and said with panic and fear. "Look. We can explain..." Everyone looked at him in shock, or more precisely, his right hand, with a pair of lion print panties.

Before Rin could say anything. Arturia said with cold fury. "Cur! I have never been so humiliated or insulted!" Rin turned pale-white as she scrambled as far away as possible from Arturia.

Ron felt cold chill, along with the twins as Arturia skin and hair lost their colour. Her skin turned alabaster white, from her usual healthy skin tone. Her hair once lustrous gold turned pale gold. Her eyes once jade green, turned amber yellow. A dark aura of malice and evil clung to her. The wooden sword she brought out promised eternal pain and damnation.

Fred said to George with tears in his eyes. "George, my brother. It was a pleasure knowing you."

George said to Fred. "Same here Fred. You are the best brother one could ever ask for."

Ron frowned. "Hey! What about me!?"

The twin looked towards Ron. Both wore the expression of shock and anger. Fred said. "It's not so nice knowing you. Ron."

George took over. "Because of you, we are going to die horribly."

Both twin said at the same time. "We never should have listened to you in the first place."

Arturia shouted and charged at them. "Accept thou divine punishment. Mongrels!" All three Weasley screamed as they received the beating of a life time.

Hospital wing

Madam Pomfrey sighed in annoyance as professor Dumbledore said to her. "Miss Pomfrey, surely there must be something you can do for them. There must be something you can do to banish the dark curse lingering on those poor boys."

Pomfrey was not amused, she was called from her dinner to deal with Ron, George and Fred Weasley injuries. All three boys were discovered in the girls dormitories and of all things, they were apparently stealing underwear. Pomfrey could honestly say, the three boys got what was coming to them, when Arturia Pendragon had beaten them half to death with a cursed wooden sword of all thing. Pomfrey said with annoyance. "No Albus. There is nothing I can do, except bandaging them up and let the wound heal naturally. I will also need to inform their head of house and contact their parents. I cannot believe they would do something like this. How in the world did they get their hands on a Polyjuice potion, of all things."

Albus said nervously. "Now surely we can keep this quite. The boys suffered enough, bandaged like Egyptian mummies. There is no need to further humiliate them."

Pomfrey could not believe what she was hearing. "Albus Wulfric Dumbledore! You listen to me! Those boys will be luck, if they don't get expelled over this, being humiliated is the least of their worries. Their injury will take three months at the very least to heal completely, the school board will need to know. The Ministry will need to be informed and the parents will need to be informed. NOW OUT! Those patients need rest, before McGonagall give them a tongue lashing tomorrow morning."

Albus Dumbledore was promptly chased out of the hospital wing.

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21st December 1992

The last three days had been uneventful. Surprisingly Arturia was not punished for the beating she handed out to the three Weasley brothers. Tsukiko heard, Ron and the twins received Howlers from their mother. Tsukiko along with Rin, Arturia and Hermione, received letters from Molly, apologising for her sons conduct.

Tsukiko later learned, all three Weasley were shipped off to St Mungo's yesterday, along with Percy Weasley. Percy also came and apologised. He explained, he needed to leave early and report to his parents on the whole mess.

Tsukiko knew the twins and Ron didn't sneak into their room to steal underwear. She also knew they didn't have the funds to purchase Polyjuice potion, and they weren't smart enough to make them. This left one possible and the most plausible explanation. The old goat gave them the potion and they were looking for something within their room, or more precise, they were looking for something that belong to Rin. The twins would only involve themselves, if only to get an upper hand on Rin in pranks and tricks.

Tsukiko was not happy with Ron and now the twins for what they had done. She was going to get them something nice for Christmas, but now. They would get nothing from her.

Tsukiko started packing everything away for the holiday, she was looking forward to meeting with everyone in American Magical. She heard they made a lot of improvement over the last few years, including the new Beacon Academy. Although, Tsukiko was surprised that the old goat had yet to stop her from going home, she honestly thought he would try to make her stay at Hogwarts.

Hogwarts Potion Lab

Meanwhile at a certain lab. Severus Snape dumped a whole stack of papers into the bin. Severus sighed at what he had seen. The old fool had really lost it. Those papers he threw away, were detailed plan that were meant to keep Tsukiko Potter here this year. The plans ranged from mundane to the absurd. The most normal being claims of abuse and application of sanction and protection with the Weasley, to the most insane, of a deadly magical illness that turned students into zombies. The most ridiculous one's, were the ten plagues of Egypt. Severus had to ask himself, was Dumbledore trying to kill the entire population of British magical? By the time they hit the tenth plague, the death of the first-born. Most magical population would be gone, except for the Weasley.

All the old fool plans were gone now. However Severus would keep a close eye on Dumbledore and made sure, he didn't do anything truly dangerous or foolish. Severus wished he could also go on holiday. He had forgotten when was the last time, he had been on holiday. Severus ended his evening by setting the stack of paper in the bin on fire.

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22nd December 1992

Gringotts Bank. Gate room VIP Suite

Hermione buried her face into her hands in embarrassment. She was not having a good time, as her parents gawked and got overexcited over the room they were in. Her parents raided the mini-bar, not for it's drinks, but the tiny bartender serving the mini-bar. Hermione was thankful, the fairy didn't take offence, but chose to humour them. Hermione's embarrassment was doubled by the extravagant room. Colourful draping and luxurious carpets. Furnishing that was fit for the kings. Magnificent crystal chandelier. The room was on the same level as Buckingham Palace.

Hermione was not used to this sort of luxury. She had been to fancy restaurants and fantastic places before, but this was too much even for her.

Hermione fidgeted and fusses over her parents reaction to everything from magical sweets to moving portraits. Sometime later, the door opened. Hermione couldn't help but smile, when she saw Tsukiko along with Rin, Arturia, Satsuki and Lance. However Hermione lost her smile, when she saw Draco Malfoy along with his two goons, Crabbe and Goyle. Even with them here, Hermione greeted Tsukiko with a hug.

Tsukiko said to her. "Sorry to make you wait. We got more then a few luggage to take with us." Tsukiko looked over to her parents. "Hello. Mr and Mrs Granger. Thank you for allowing Hermione to come with us. I'll be sure to make everyone's stay in American Magical, as pleasant as possible."

Her mum said to Tsukiko. "Thank you for inviting us. There is so much I want to ask, and so much to see!"

Her dad interrupted. "Now dear. Please control yourself. There is no rush. Oh by the way, Miss Potter. The room service is marvellous." Hermione wanted to bury her head in the sand. Her parents were embarrassing her to no ends.

However there was one thing Hermione needed to do. She walked up to Draco Malfoy and gave a curtsey bow. Hermione said with as much control as she could. "Greeting. Sir Malfoy of the great house of Malfoy. It is a pleasure to finally meet you."

Hermione was a bit confused when Draco looked surprised. He soon recovered and said. "Likewise. Miss Granger, to meet someone with such impeccable manner."

Tsukiko then shouted. This had caused Hermione and Draco to jump in surprise. "Okay! Enough of that! You two are way too uptight! We're going on a vacation, not a diplomatic mission. So stop with all those formality and let's go."

Everyone soon made their way towards the gate room. The massive mirror with massive silver ring, blue runes etched into the ring. Hermione still could not believe Tsukiko and Rin invented and made those 'Continental Gate'. Her parents looked at the gate with stars in their eyes. They looked like kids set lose in the candy store, they talked with excitement and pointed at everything.

Tsukiko said to her. "Hermione, where is your luggage for the holiday?"

Hermione lifted a small suitcase and said. "Everything I need is here... Why are you looking at me like that?" Hermione was concerned when Tsukiko along with Rin and Satsuki gave her a look of pity.

Lance said to her. "Don't mind them. Arturia would've only brought one suitcase as well, if Rin didn't force her to pack everything she thought were necessary. You're normal in my book."

It was then Hermione noticed Tsukiko didn't bring any suitcase. She said to Tsukiko. "Hang on! Where is your suitcase?"

Tsukiko pointed behind her and said. "Oh. Jack and Bob got them, along with everyone else suitcases." Hermione eyes almost pooped out of their socket, when she saw the Tachikomas were pulling carts with suitcases stacked on top of each other. Each cart had thirty to forty suitcases. The Tachikomas were having difficulty pulling them.

Hermione said with shock. "What the hell are you guys taking with you!? Couldn't you guys fit everything in a suitcase with expansion charm!"

Rin said to her. "Actually every suitcase we got have expansion charm on the, as for what's inside. Everyday necessity, perfume, cloths, shoes, research notes, research materials and so on. I'm still not sure I got everything." The Tachikomas whistled and clicked angrily. It almost sounded rude.

Tsukiko said to them. "Oh, don't mind Jack and Bob." The Tachikomas whistled and clicked more furiously. Tsukiko shouted back. "Hey! Take that back! I'm not as bad as Rin-oneesan. Also that is not true! We left the kitchen sink at home."

Hermione heard her parents chuckle at their arguments along with Lance and Sacchin. Hermione turned red with embarrassment, when she realized everyone were listening in on their argument. Hermione then said to Tsukiko. "I don't get why you need to bring so much. You're really strange."

Tsukiko raised an eyebrow at her and said with a tone of sarcasm. "Hermione-chan. You're the strange one. What kind of girl only bring one suitcase to a holiday?"

Hermione said with annoyance. "I... AM... NOT... STRANGE!" Hermione turned towards her mother and said. "Mum! It's normal to bring one suitcase..." Hermione was interrupted when a young man brought eight suitcases on a trolley to her mum.

The young man said. "Mrs Granger. Here are you luggage, along with a trolley for your convenience. I hope you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to see you again soon."

Her mum gave the man a tip of one Galleon and thanked him. Her mum turned red and looked away from her. Her dad laughed and said to her. "Hermione, precious. Your mum always bring at least five suitcases with her. You never noticed because we always used porters to move them."

Tsukiko said smugly. "Sorry. What was that you were about to say. Hermione-chan? Come on. Say it. Say it."

Hermione turned red and growled. "Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!" Hermione was saved when an announcement informed them to get ready to move. The gate activated. The mirror turned light blue and shimmer like the surface of a lake. The people in front began to move through the gate.

Tsukiko said to her. "You're going to love it, when we get to the other side."

Hermione never asked where in America, they were going. She said to Tsukiko. "I know we're going to a magical community of the American magical, but you never said where."

Tsukiko smiled. "That's a secret and a surprise. Come on, it's our turn."

Hermione couldn't help but close her eyes as she walked through the gate. Hermione was greeted by bright sunlight. When she opened her eyes, she was stunned by the sight before her. A city made of flawless white marble stone. Massive footpath made of marble and gold, lined with golden angelic statues. Gigantic gleaming towers reaching for the skies, shooting blue stream of foggy light into the skies, the tallest of them, created the largest stream, those mysterious light form a massive magic circle in the skies, as far as the eyes could see. The city, the architecture, the statue. Everything she saw had a sense of aloof, mysterious and unanswerable feeling to them. Hermione knew without a doubt, this city was not made by man or wizard.

Hermione heard Draco stutter. "What is this? I never seen or heard a place like this before." Draco's goons, Crabbe and Goyle were stunned into silence, their mind attempted to process everything before them. Hermione's parents looked on in silent awe.

Tsukiko moved in front of them with a massive smile. She said to them. "Welcome to the heart of the American magical, the desert jewel of the rebellion, the city of Allemantheia."

Tsukiko would have said more. However the goblin manning the gate shouted to all. "Everyone clear the area! Merchant and transit goods move to the left, follow the pathway and show your permits. Visitor move to the right along with your luggage. Clear out people!" Many grumbled as they moved out of the way.

Draco said to her. "Honestly! That was extremely rude! If my father had been here..."

Tsukiko interrupted Draco and said to them. "I've to agree with Draco on this one. That was rather rude and unusual. I wonder who's coming through?"

Hermione said to Tsukiko. "This isn't your first time here?"

Tsukiko said. "Oh no. I've been here number of times to adjust the gate during our weekends, also we moved the gate to it's new location since summer holiday. It wasn't easy to convince the High Elves to allow the gate to be setup in their city."

Hermione nodded along with Draco. A moment of silence passed, before what Tsukiko had said registered with them. They shouted in unison. "WHAT!?"

Hermione said with incredible speed. "That's not possible! The history of magic said the High Elves were extinct! It said they all died out due to an unknown cataclysm! How can they be here!?"

Draco added. "Miss Granger is right. It's a wonder I even understood that rumbling. How is it, that no one else knew about this city or the High Elves!? All of magical Britain, No! ALL of magical Europe should have known by now! And I'm only hearing this now!"

Tsukiko said with a tone of annoyance. "Will you two calm down! And don't shout! I'm right next to you." Tsukiko then held up her hands to forestall any further protest or questions. Tsukiko said to her and Draco. "Hermione-chan. The High Elves didn't die out. They went into hiding, to avoid unnecessary conflict with the Ministry, they actually came to America and hid themselves within the Great Basin Desert and flourished. All the better when wizard history claimed they have died out. It also meant, the Ministry won't go looking for them."

Draco said with a frown. "One moment! Surely they would know by now. Look at how many visitors comes here. Many are Ministry workers!"

Tsukiko said with a laugh. "Only a handful of those wizard, out side of the American Magical, actually believe High Elves are still alive and well. Also this city belongs to them. Almost everyone who travelled through the gate believe them to be another type of mixed blood. You'll be surprised, how powerful denial can be. It's easier to believe they're mixed blood, then a Fae race that were thought extinct for centuries."

Draco gaped like a gold fish, then sighed in exasperation. "Actually, I can't argue with that. They're idiots, the lot of them. They're worse then Crabbe and Goyle."

Crabbe said. "Thanks boss. I don't know whether I should feel happy or insulted."

Draco said with shock. "Crabbe. Was that sarcasm!?"

Crabbe replied. "No boss. I really don't know, and it's confusing me."

Draco sighed. "Why? Why me?"

it was then the gate activated, and they witnessed something rather rare. A group of five girls, looked no more then twelve years old, each had their own distinct animal traits. Draco was shocked, two had cat ears and tails. One had fox ears and tail. One had rabbit ears. The last had raccoon ears and tail. They all wore fine silk clothing and accessories, each form fitting and colourful in design. Draco turned red in embarrassment when he stared at their legs. Each had thunder thighs and rather large hips for girls their age.

Draco then heard Tsukiko said in surprise. "What're they doing here!? I can't believe they came here, of all places!"

Draco said to Tsukiko. "Aren't they mixed blood. Who are they?"

Draco watched as Tsukiko calmed down and explained. "Draco. They're not mixed blood . They're Elin. Don't let their innocent appearance fool you. Each of them are immortal spirits, that have lived for centuries, if not millennia. They're a Fae race on par, if not greater then the High Elves. It's a real surprise to see them at all!" Draco was uncertain about those Elin, could they really be that old. That was until one of them looked him in the eyes. Draco senses screamed at him. He almost ran and hid behind Tsukiko. The fox ear Elin smiled at him. Her smile seemed to be filled with otherworldly humour.

Draco swallowed hard and looked away. It was then, three blue oval portals opened before the group of Elins, three High Elves walked out of the portals, each wore form fitting robes, that was both beautiful and otherworldly, the quality of their cloths made his robe looked like rags, and he was wearing the best from Madam Malkin's! Draco noticed one of the High Elves was female, she stood out among them, with a massive black fur coat, armour pauldrons, even the long smoking pipe made her even more exotic. Draco also noticed both male were also very attractive, they all had sun kiss blond hair, long sharp ears. Draco felt extremely uncomfortable when he realized how beautiful the male Elves were.

Hermione was of the same opinion as Draco, not that she knew this little fact. Hermione felt her face heat up, as she laid her eyes on the female High Elves, beautiful long blond hair, otherworldly beauty, pink soft lips, so much like Arturia. This had the effect of conjuring the image of Rin on top of Arturia. Her imagination then took a wild turn, as she pictured Rin and Arturia kissing each other. Hermione turned bright red and shook her head furiously, in order to clear her wild imagination and thoughts.

Hermione watched as the High Elves approached the Elins. Each group gave off unearthly grace and aura, many around them held their breath in anticipation, even her boisterous parents seemed subdued in their presence. Their usual chatter and gawking, reduced to silent awe and wonder. The female High Elves stared down at the fox ear Elin. The Elin smiled and stared the Elf in the eyes, despite their heigh difference, the Elin showed not a shred of intimidation.

The female High Elf spoke in an haunting and other worldly voice. "Welcome to our great city of Allemantheia. High Oracle Eria."

High Oracle Eria replied in a childish, but otherworldly voice. "It's good to be here again, thought this place could do with a bit more green. It has been fifty years since my last visit. I see much has changed. Who would've thought the great and mighty High Elves would allow wizard kind to set foot into their city and allow them to have one of those 'Gate' in their fabulous city." Eria then added with a tone of malicious sarcasm. "Even 'I' didn't 'foresee' that. The high and mighty Fraya capitulating to the American dark lord."

Hermione felt cold fury from the High Elf Fraya. Both male High Elves took a step back away from their leader, along with the four Elins, whom also took a step away from their Oracle. Fraya said with disdain and a tone of superiority. "I see fifty years had not dulled your sharp tongue. Beside, had you not just acquired a gate of your own in Pora Elinu. I wonder which of your advisor convinced you, or perhaps. You are looking for a mate that can meet your 'high' standard. Being an Oracle must be awfully frustrating."

Hermione could feel tension build up in the area. Eria looked rather angry and retorted. "I see something never change. You're still an arrogant and disrespectful brat. However upon closer inspection." Eria smiled maliciously. "Is that a new wrinkle? I must say for an Elf, you don't age well."

Fraya said with an angry twitch. "I age well enough. Now that I had a closer look. Did you gain weight? Your hips looks a lot bigger then fifty years ago."

Eria defensively covered her rear. Her tail straightened up in anger. Eria glared at Fraya. "Why don't we finish what we started fifty years ago. You insolent cow!" A head size disc flew and levitated in front or Eria, magical energy began to gather within the disc, causing it to glow neon blue.

Fraya shouted as she drew her rapier. "Bring it on! Loli grandma!" Both Elves and Elin minders panicked at this sudden turn to violence. They hesitantly tried to approach the violent pair, tried to calm the situation.

A shout stopped everyone in their track. "That is quite enough! Stop this instant!" Hermione looked in the direction of the person whom had shouted. The man had blood red hair, unlike a certain pest and pervert. He wore a black suit with thorny rose motif. He also wore a strange half mask. It was then, Hermione noticed the horns on the man's head.

Hermione noticed two others, that were accompanying the man. One had a mop of grey hair, looked around middle age, he wore small round sunglasses, a green scarf, a black suit, he also had a walking stick. However his eyes betrayed his age. Hermione saw intelligence and wisdom in those light brown eyes. The young woman with them had snow white hair and bright blue eyes, she wore a beautiful white and light blue dress with snowflake motif. The young woman was armed with a rapier.

Hermione then heard Draco said with a tinge of fear. "Adam Taurus! Why is he here!?" Hermione eyes widened in surprise. That man was the dark lord of America and Tsukiko Sensei. However, Hermione wondered how Draco knew about Adam Taurus? How much did he know? Compare to her.

The grey hair man said with a calm smile. "Lady Eria. Lady Fraya. We are here today to ensure continue friendship and cooperation between the Elin, High Elves and the mixed blood of the American magical. As you both know, we have common enemies." the Elves and the Elins turned to face the man, as he continued. "So, we shall appreciate it. If both party put their grudges behind them and not cause a scene in public places." Both Fraya and Eria reluctantly put away their weapons.

Fraya said with as much dignity as she could salvage. "Please excuse us. We will wait in the negotiation chamber. Before one of us lose out temper again." The Elves left the same way they arrived. However before they left, the High Elves minders nodded their thanks to Adam Taurus.

The white hair girl had gone up to Tsukiko and said to her. "Sorry I can't join you today. Tsukiko-chan. However, Ruby, Yang and Blake should be waiting for you at the terminal. Introduce me to your friends later. OK."

Tsukiko said to the girl. "Will do. Weiss-San." Adam Taurus and his group left soon afterwards.

Hermione was about to ask many questions, but she clamped up in fear when the Elin, Eria gone up to Tsukiko and said with excitement. "What's this? What's this? How unexpected!" Everyone was caught off guard when Eria held Tsukiko face in her hands, Eria looked Tsukiko in the eyes, her face so close to Tsukiko's, it looked as if they were about to kiss. Eria continued. "What a strange child you are. You've seen only twelve winters. Yet I see an ancient being, a personification of death and a world of swords within you. Just what exactly are you? Sweet and enigmatic child." Hermione saw Tsukiko's face turned pale white, there was a look of fear on her face.

Hermione wanted to know and understand, what Eria was talking about. What had Tsukiko so scared, but before she could come to Tsukiko defence. Miss Satsuki pulled Tsukiko back and stood between Eria and Tsukiko. Satsuki said with a tone of anger. "What do you think you're doing. What is it you want?"

Eria said with a smile. "Relax. I mean no harm. There is no need to be so hostile Apostle." Satsuki froze up. Eria looked towards Lance and said. "Servant." Hermione could feel tension from Lance and Satsuki, even Rin and Arturia glared at Eria, but she ignored them and continued. "Don't mind a little Oracle like me. Your secret is safe with me. I've seen what I wanted to see."

Eria danced back and away. Just as Eria was about to leave. She said to Tsukiko. "Young lady, since you showed me something interesting. Allow me to tell you this. He watches over you. He watch you with love and he want to protect you. You are all that he sees. It hurts him to see you cry. It bring him endless joy when you're happy. You are blessed..." Eria stopped and continued with a sincere smile. "I got carried away. Almost said something I shouldn't have."

Tsukiko shouted after Eria, as she was leaving. "Wait! Who's watching over me? Who is he?"

Eria smiled happily. "Young lady. That is not for me to reveal. You will know in due time. Until then. Goodbye."

Hermione was confused by everyone's reaction and what Eria had said. How she described Tsukiko. What she said about Satsuki and Lance. Hermione felt she was being kept in the dark. Hermione knew Tsukiko kept secrets from her, but she began to wonder, how much secrets did Tsukiko have?

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Eria walked at a brisk pace as she pondered what she saw within that girl, Tsukiko Potter. That girl's fate had intertwine with many other's already and many more in the future. At least as far as she was 'allowed' to see. It was when she attempted to look beyond Tsukiko fourth year at Hogwarts, that she saw him.

The being was beautiful to behold. Silk like black hair, eye that shone like the most brilliant ruby, even the strange cross shape earring bring a portion of exotic beauty to him.

However none of those gained as much attention to Eria, compared to his power and wisdom. Eria along with all of Elin race, were fragments of a Goddess, whom had created them from herself. All Elins, specially her were divine being that were older then even the oldest of High Elves. However this being made Eria felt like a newborn toddler in power and wisdom.

Eria used her power as an Oracle, she tried to use divination to understand the being before her. Eria felt overwhelming wave of love, warmth, feelings, desire to protect. And they were all aimed at Tsukiko Potter, the emotions were so strong they almost overwhelm her, but she could not discern the reason or the connection, between him and Tsukiko Potter. Eria was almost brought to her knees by the constant barrage of emotions. It was then the being smiled at her, the barrage of emotion stopped, allowed her time to recover. Before Eria could ask him questions, she stood once again before Tsukiko Potter.

Eria had much to think about, she smiled and wondered if she would ever meet him again. Eria though to herself. Perhaps she could make time and observe Tsukiko Potter. The young lady was most certainly the key to solve this mystery and a source of entertainment for her.

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Hogwarts councillor room

While Tsukiko and her group arrived at America. Glynda was once again reporting to her superior. The flame shroud image of a man said to her. "We have received your recording and reports on Rin Tohsaka and Tsukiko Potter. They have been most enlightening. Now, there will be a change of plan."

Glynda asked. "How may I serve in this change?"

The image replied. "When Rin Tohsaka is disposed off. I want you to assist our allies in adopting Tsukiko Potter. She will need to be... re-educated to assist in our cause."

Glynda said. "Forgive my impertinence. It is not my place to question the Ministry, but how can we be certain our assassination attempt will succeed. Rin Tohsaka skill in combat is... exceptional even for an experience hit wizard."

The image replied. "You are forgiven. Under any other circumstances. This would have been a problem. However we can be certain, that Rin Tohsaka will not return to Hogwarts. Thanks to your report, we decided to hire a specialist to deal with her. A member of 'The One Shadow Nine Fists' has taken our request. The Tohsaka death is assured."

Glynda said. "Thank you minister. I will start the process for Tsukiko Potter adoption. For the purity."

The image replied and bid it's farewell. "For the purity. Agent Goodwitch."

That's a wrap for now. I hope everyone enjoy the little twist I have set up. Next chapter, hopefully will have a fight scene for Lancer, there is a lot I have planned for the next chapter, some I might have to cut back, last thing I want is a 30K chapter. Now onto some of the reference.

Allemantheia: High Elves city from the online game TERA. The Exiled Realm of Arborea.

Pora Elinu: Home of the Elins. A massive tree city, that is both beautiful and VERY green.

High Elves Fraya: High commander of the High Elves. You can google her by 'TERA Fraya'.

Elin: Another race from TERA. The character Eria and her position is my creation, she will help play a role at the end of year 2 and in year 3.

The One Shadow Nine Fists: For those who have no idea who they are. They are from Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple. I will let my fan guess who I got lined up against Lancer.

Caboose: Our favourite idiot in blue from Red vs Blue. I gave him a place in this fic, as short as it is.

I get a feeling that some will question my choice in landmarks and races base off this game TERA. However in my defence, This game has the most colourful, original and most stunning fantasy designs I have ever seen. I will admit, there might be games out there that would blow TERA out of the water, but I have to work with what I know. Now onto the reviews, I will answer to the best of my ability.

IamParadoxic: I won't get too bogged down by that, I left it vague on purpose. But I will explain. Zelretch had Avalon from HP verse and used it as payment to Yuuko, for fulfilling Helga wish. This Avalon found its way into Einzbern hands and in turn, into Shirou's hands. You can say, the whole thing had come full circle. I won't say any more. This will be linked to Shirou's and one secret plot in year 5.

Mernom: Don't worry, I'm alive and well. As for demons compare to servant, have to disagree with that. Mentality wise, demon's are alien and beyond true understanding, servant's on the other hand, were human themselves at some point in their lives, in many way, they still think like human. In power, demons are not as powerful as Servants, if they were. The rebellion is screwed. More will be revealed as the story moves on, the book Tsukiko have will reveal more about the demon's and their nature as she decodes them. They will play a major part in year 3, 4 and 5.

Raidentensho: I am ashamed to admit, I didn't even know Winter existed. I might find a place for her, if I can think of one. I seen the concept art, have to ask if Weiss got the short end of the genetic stick.

Greyjedi449t: Lockhart will get his due, wait for that. Next chapter will have Lancer fighting against someone, that will give him a run for his money.

: In xxxholic there are many instances of 'Shared wish'. Syaoran's shared wish to travel through dimensions to recover Sakura's feathers. The original Syaoran's wish to keep Watanuki safe. Also Domeki and Kunogi wish to keep Watanuki alive. It would not be strange for Zelretch to wish to keep Helga alive or fulfil her wish.

Mwkillkenny84: I got plan for Papermort already. ;)

Vangran: Not a problem. Part of the reason I'm writing this story is to improve my English, so all criticism is welcomed. I can only strive to improve.

Paxloria: That's one Looooong review. I can't answer everything. I will answer what I can. Well the photograhic and eidetic memory, I used wiki for that one. Both are way too similar, there might be key difference between the two, but I like the sound of eidetic memory better.

Chapter 7. No one is perfect, everyone makes mistake. I'm trying to make Tsukiko human, not a paragon of perfection, that would be boring and way too over done.

Chapter 9. A-cup is small, but on a petite girl like Tsukiko or Hermione, they will be noticeable. The volume is somewhat universal, regardless how tall the girls or women are. But good subject to bring up, I will use it in the next chapter.

Chapter 10. I know many would favour killing the Dursley off completely, but that would really grind against Shiki and Arturia. Gotta keep it reasonable.

Chapter 11. That will be revealed at the end of year 2 and during year 3.

Chapter 12. More then you could imagine.

Chapter 13. That I'm saving for year 3. I got someone in mind for that.

Chapter 15. Again. Will be revealed at the end of year 2 and during year 3. As for Eye's of death perception. Attacking the point of death can destroy concepts and ideas, or eradicate them. You can say Tsukiko attacked Vernon's point of death, erasing his very soul from all existence or eliminated the very concept of life from his body without damaging his body. This particular attack had been said to even kill Gods themselves.