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.

20. Chapter 19 – Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 19 – Chamber of Secrets

As Luna's wands grew brighter and brighter. Tsukiko felt her choice lessen with every moment. She felt power pulse in her command seal. Just as she was about to activate the command seal and summon Lancer to her side.

Luna said suddenly. "Just kidding. Aqua Eructo"

A jet of water blasted Tsukiko, drenching her head to toe. She was getting really sick of this, orange juice, water, what's next?

Luna took out an invisibility cloak and covered them. She said to her. "I wish you had at least wore the gift I gave you, but this will have to do. Please close your eyes until I say it's safe." Tsukiko was completely caught off guard. One moment Luna was trying to kill her, the next she had no idea what she was up to.

Luna saw her hesitation and pleaded with her. "Please... you have to trust me now. I promise I will tell you everything." Luna then waved her hand and deactivated all the runes in the corridor, including the one that was trapping them.

Tsukiko reluctantly closed her eyes. Not that she had much of a choice, being in her current position. Tsukiko broke out in cold sweat when she heard something big slither past.

"You can open your eyes now." Luna said to her. Tsukiko saw the rear half of a massive snake slither past.

Luna said to her. "The thing that have been petrifying the students is a basilisk. The king of serpents. I fought you and timed it perfectly to show you this."

Tsukiko said with shock. "Why? Why go through all this and how did you know..." Tsukiko had a revelation, a hunch. She continued. "Everything."

Luna had a dream like smile and said in a sleepy tone. "Nothing get pass you, do they Miss Potter." Luna waved her hand past her eyes, removing the glamour she placed on them.

Luna had one glowing blue eye and one glowing amber eye.

Tsukiko gasped in shock. "Mystic eyes!?"

Luna replied. "Yes, to be more precise. Mystic eye of 'Precognition' and mystic eye of 'Actualized methods'. I can see the future and change it to how I want it to be."

Tsukiko realized how ridiculously powerful those eyes could be. No wonder she lost against her. If she already knew all the moves that would lead her to victory.

Luna's eyes had a hint of sorrow in them. She said. "I need your help, Miss Potter. I need you to save my best friend. Please, you have to do exactly as I say. I'm begging you." Luna cried at the end of that sentence.

Tsukiko listened to the entirety of Luna's plan and what she needed to do.

(Line break)

Gryffindor Girl's Dormitories

Hermione literally slammed the door open as she entered her shared dorm. She ran to her trunk and started to stuff everything she owns into it.

Hermione couldn't face Tsukiko or anything related to her. She cried as she threw everything she had into the trunk.

During her frantic move, her 'Scroll' fell out and opened. A picture of her and Tsukiko on it's display, smiling with not a care in the world.

Hermione snarled as she picked up the Scroll and was ready it throw it against the stone wall with all her strength. But she couldn't do it, she couldn't break the gift Tsukiko gave her.

Instead she cried as she held the 'Scroll' close to her chest, wishing for those carefree day.

It was then Rin entered the room. Hermione couldn't stand to be in the same room as her, she quickly stood up and ran for the door.

However Rin stopped her and threw her harshly to the floor. Hermione gasped in pain and shock. She was about to scream at Rin, to retaliate, but found herself unable to scream as Rin shove a gem into her mouth, then clamped her mouth shut.

Hermione struggled futilely against Rin, her cold eyes stared down at her. Hermione felt her chest burn as she was denied precious air. She fought as hard as she could against her gag reflex. She seen what those gems could do, it was then she realized Rin was going to kill her. She was going to die.

Hermione lost the fight and swallowed the gem. Moments later she felt sharp pain course through her head as memories unlocked.

Through the flood of memories, she remembered being attacked and kidnapped by that walrus of a man. How she struggled against him, how he touched her. What he said send chills down her spine. How relief she was when Tsukiko came and tried to rescue her... tried to rescue her... she felt the cold knife entering her chest... she felt cold, she saw Tsukiko cried as she tried to save her. Then everything turned black.

Hermione cried with all her hearts as the memories came back to her. How could she blame Tsukiko!? She was hurting just as much as she was. Memories of a frantic Tsukiko crying as she begged her to stay, pleaded for her to stay.

Rin was already on the side. She had let Hermione go as soon as she swallowed the gem. Rin said in a neutral tone. "So now you know. Now you know why Tsukiko Obliviated you. Now you know how much you have hurt her. Did you know, Tsukiko blamed herself for your near death. Did you know how broken she was after that."

Hermione sat up and said with sorrow. "Where is Tsukiko-chan. Please tell me where she is... Please Rin."

Rin said with a sigh. "She's at the black lake, near the harbour. You can track her with your 'Scroll'."

Rin gave Hermione's 'Scroll' with the location on display. Hermione ran out immediately.

Lancer came into view and said to Rin. "You know Tsukiko-chan will be very angry with you over this. You know why she Obliviated Hermione."

Rin replied. "Let her be angry. I did this for her as well as Hermione. I refuse to see this kind of ending between them."

Lancer said with concern. "You know Hermione is going to have nightmare after this. Trauma of death is not so easy to overcome as you may think. Specially for a normal girl like Hermione."

Rin said. "We will cross that bridge when the time comes."

(Line break)

Hermione ran as fast as she could to the black lake. She didn't care how much her lungs burn from exhaustion or how much her legs hurts from all the running. Finding Tsukiko was the most important thing in her life right now.

Hermione saw Tsukiko at the edge of the black lake. Hermione threw herself at Tsukiko and cried with all her hearts. She cried in Tsukiko's chest. "I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! I'm sorr..." Hermione poured her hearts out and kept apologising.

Tsukiko returned her embrace. Hermione could feel Tsukiko's tears drop onto her shoulder. Tsukiko said in a gentle whisper. "It would've been better if you didn't remember those memories. It would've been better if you just hate me instead."

Hermione could only respond to that with more tears. She kept crying for what seemed like hours. Tsukiko comforted her with gentle whispers and reassurance.

It should have been her comforting Tsukiko, after what she put her through, after what she did. They stayed like this for several minutes.

Tsukiko said to her. "Hermione-chan. I need you to go back to your parents. I need you to leave Hogwarts."

Hermione felt hurt and looked away. Tsukiko continued. "I found out what has been petrifying the students. It's a basilisk. I..."

Hermione looked Tsukiko in the eyes and said with determination. "I want to help. You're not going to do this alone. Not any more. Please let me help. I need..."

Tsukiko said with a smile. "All right. But I hope you know this will ruin your perfect attendance. We will miss almost all the lesson tomorrow."

To Hermione's credit, she only hesitated for a whole ten seconds. She finally said. "I'm still going. I want to help, not even being... expelled will dissuade me from helping you."

Good old Hermione always had her priority straight, even against a basilisk.

Tsukiko's work shop

This was the first for Hermione, being in Tsukiko's workshop. She was half expecting a room with many weird inventions. Not an entire compound complete with testing rooms, warehouse storage, library, documentation room and various other area that was obviously sealed off.

Tsukiko said to her. "Hermione-chan. I'm going to give you a gem, so you can access the warehouse and get everything I need. Bob will also help you."

Hermione was about to protest, she wanted to do more then running errands. Tsukiko cut her off. "You can't help me build mystic codes. You don't have the training and I don't have time to teach you. Believe me, you are helping. I left Jack in Hogwarts to run diversions. I need you to help Bob, it's a two person's job."

Hermione could only sigh in defeat. It was true. She doesn't have a clue how to make magical item. They walked into Tsukiko's main work shop. She saw a strange metallic chair with various gems on it. There was a portrait of a chimpanzee with a plaque. 'In memory of Bobo.'

Hermione said with concern. "Hmmm. Tsukiko-chan, who is Bobo?"

Tsukiko smiled nervously and said. "A test subject. I was trying to teach him Japanese... by directly downloading the knowledge into his brain... It didn't go too well."

Hermione glared at Tsukiko's 'Didn't go too well.' What could possibly be worse then being dead!? Hermione then heard a cow moo at her. There was a cow in Tsukiko's workshop.

Hermione said with confusion. "Why is there a cow here?"

Tsukiko replied. "Cow closely resemble humans. I use her to test my... more questionable potion experiments."

Hermione gave Tsukiko a deadpan stare. "The 'Dark witch' isn't just for show, is it."

Tsukiko huffed. "Hey! That's not fair. Beside, I am never out of milk with Bessie here."

For the sake of her own sanity, Hermione dropped the subject. "Lets get to work. Tell me what you need."

Tsukiko handed her a multicolour gem and said. "Warehouse two. Section CC10. Bob will climb and get what I need. Once you have it come straight back."

Just as Hermione was about to leave. Tsukiko shouted. "If you hear a nuclear siren, drop everything and run straight back here."

Hermione once again question what sort of magic Tsukiko was doing.

Hogwarts corridor

Jack just finished altering the scrolls to show Tsukiko and Hermione already attended tomorrow's lesson, as he was on his way back. Jack found a can of WD40 on the floor. Jack clicked and whistled in joy at the unexpected find. It was then he heard something moved behind him.

Jack turned and whistled in terror as a gaping maw swallowed him whole.

Screams of terror soon resounded through out the corridor as students and ghosts were petrified in large numbers.

4th March 1993

Headmaster's office

"Albus! Do something! Anything!" McGonagall shouted in her strong Scottish accent. Her voice shattered the serenity of the morning along with many eardrums.

McGonagall continued with her tirade. "And you Lockhart! Did you not say you made progress with your investigation!? Well, out with it! What has been petrifying our students!?"

Albus said with exasperation. "Minerva please calm..."

McGonagall hissed. "No Albus. You listen to me! Six students petrified, including the Weasley twins and nearly headless Nick. I will have to explain this to the parents! While you sit on your fat arse!"

It was then the head boy Percy Weasley burst in with an expression of panic and fear. "Professors! You have to come and see this."

Just when they thought things could not get worse, it did. A message in blood was written in Ginevra Weasley's room.

'Her skeleton will lie in the Chamber forever.'

McGonagall said with distress. "Oh no. Not another one."

Percy said with obvious distress. "Professor! Luna said Ginny never came back. Please do something..."

Dumbledore said with determination. "Minerva. Call the Ministry and have them send in the Aurors. Severus, detain Rin Tohsaka and Arturia Pendragon at once."

McGonagall said with shock. "Albus! What is the meaning of this!"

Dumbledore replied. "They are the prime suspect. They are the only one's connected to the Chamber of Secrets and it's location."

McGonagall argued. "Albus! They are children. It is preposterous to think..."

Dumbledore said with an angry tone. "They are apprentice and students of Salazar Slytherin! I will also push for their expulsion and have their wands snap. I might even have their magic sealed away."

McGonagall was shocked. This was extreme even by the harsh rules of the ICW. She was about to argue on her students behalf.

Dumbledore said grimly. "Unless you have a better suggestion. Do not get in my way." Dumbledore stormed out. He left many professors shocked and stunned.

Severus was the first to recover. "I better see to Miss Tohsaka and Pendragon." Severus quickly left afterwards.

Lockhart said with haste. "I better go get ready for class. Lots to do!"

Flitwick said with disbelief. "Class!? Is this the time..." Lockhart already ran off before he could finish.

Lockhart reached his office and quickly packed everything away. He had no choice but to run. His reputation would be in greater ruin if he had stayed. It was then a letter came in from under his door.

Lockhart quickly opened his door to see who it was, but the corridor was empty. He opened the letter and couldn't believe his eyes. It was a detail plan and method of entering the Chamber of Secrets. To think Salazar Slytherin had hidden it in such a place. Lockhart grinned and knew without a doubt, his reputation might still be saved.

(Line break)

Hidden Chamber within Hogwarts

Percy, Cedric, Cho Chang and Blaise had gathered at Percy request. Today was a very bad day for all of them, specially Percy.

Percy stood before the Hufflepuff cup and said. "Ma'am. Helga. You have to tell us what you know. Anything you know might still be able to save my little sister."

Helga sighed. "My dear. I have heard and already send the house elves to search for any clues."

Blaise said with concern. "Madam Helga. We respect your privacy and even the reason why you have concealed some facts from us, but we need to know."

Helga was silent for a moment. She then said. "Yes dear. You all need to know. It will be easier to show you with the pensive. However I must tell you all now. The mistake we made, the mistake I have made, had led to the death of a young witch and the birth of the worse dark lord we have not seen since the founding of Hogwarts." All four were shocked by this admission.

The old elf beside Helga Disapparated and soon returned with a massive pensive. Helga said to them. "I will show you what I have seen from the mind of Salazar Slytherin or Zelretch Schweinorg, if you go by his true name. Be warned. What happened within will not be... pleasant."

The old elf poured a stream of silver liquid from Helga's cup into the pensive. All four entered the pensive soon after and witnessed the truth of that long bygone days.

(Line break)

It was late afternoon when Tsukiko and Hermione finally arrived at Hogwarts. Both girls had pandas eyes due to lack of sleep. Hermione came to realized that Tsukiko was a real slave driver. She had her running for ingredients and material the entire time. However she was amazed at what Tsukiko managed to make on such short notice, all the counter measure against the Basilisk were ready to go.

Hermione almost jumped out of her skin when Luna said with a dreamy voice. "Hello Miss Granger. Hi Tsukiko."

Hermione tried to calm her racing heart. She said. "Luna! You scared me! What are you doing here!?

Hermione could see a glint of mischief in Luna's eyes. She said. "I'm here to impart some vital information." Luna then looked to Tsukiko. "Everything is in place. Now you must do what we discussed. Also Miss Tohsaka and Miss Pendragon are under house arrest. Professor Snape is looking after them. If you do everything I've said to the letter, you will strike down more then just the basilisk..." Luna had that dreamy expression again as she continued. "Well, good luck and bring back a souvenir for me."

Luna left them after that. Hermione said to Tsukiko. "What was that all about?"

Tsukiko said with a smile. "Our certain victory. We need to hurry up. Here." Tsukiko gave Hermione a potion vial filled with bubbling black liquid. Tsukiko drank her own and made a face of pure disgust.

Hermione hesitated then drank the potion. She almost gagged. "Oh God! That was horrible! What the hell is it!"

Tsukiko looked completely awake. "It's an infusion of pepper up, coffee, ginger and other things. It's suppose to be used for all nighters and hangovers. But there is an undesirable side effect if taken by men... I rather not talk about it."

Hermione said with a raised eyebrow. "Out with it." Her mind became a lot clearer now.

Tsukiko fidgeted. "Let's just say when Lance-oniisan took it. He was really angry and I was REALLY embarrassed. He was stuck in the house all day."

Hermione was confused. "You're not making any sense."

Tsukiko turned bright red. "Hermione. It gave him a 'fishing pole' in his pants. A woody. A massive..."

Hermione turned bright red. "All right! All right! I get it now! Too much information!"

It was then Lancer joined them in astral form. He communicated telepathically. 'Tsukiko-chan, Rin and...'

Tsukiko replied through their mental link. 'I know. Rin already told me. We will help Rin after we kill the basilisk. Stay out of sight and follow us. I will lead us to the Chamber of Secrets.'

They made it to the haunted girl's toilet without incident, since the entire school was on lock down.

Tsukiko found the tap with snake engraved on the side of it. She focused for a moment, then hissed. "Open." in Parseltongue. The area around the tap unfolded and opened up, revealing a tunnel.

Hermione said with confusion. "Why did Salazar Slytherin build the entrance in the girl's toilet!?"

Tsukiko replied. "Either this room was originally something else or Salazar was a massive pervert. Either way, no one would have thought of looking for the Chamber here."

Both girls entered the slime covered tunnel and slides down into a cavernous tunnel filled with rodents bone.

Tsukiko groaned while casting a cleansing spell on herself. "I'm going to take a nice LONG bath after this."

Hermione grimaced while wiping slime off her hands. "EWWW! I couldn't agree more! This is... Icky!"

They made their way further into the tunnel and came across the shed skin of the basilisk. It was then Lockhart stumbled out of a side passage, one hand clutching the shed skin of the basilisk, while his other hand held a wand pointed towards them.

A manic grin on Lockhart's face. "Miss Potter, Miss Granger. How unfortunate you two found your way here."

Tsukiko glared while Hermione said with confusion. "Sir!? Why are you here? Are you here to save Ginny? Did..."

Tsukiko interrupted. "Save your breath, Hermione-chan. He got the proof he wanted. I suspect this is how he gained his heroism and fame."

Lockhart smirked. "You really are too smart for your own good, Miss Potter. With this I can claim to have defeated the basilisk, after I trap the beast here with a cave in. However I was too late to save Ginny Weasley and two misguided students from their tragic fate."

Tsukiko began to move slowly away from Hermione and Lancer. Her hand brushed the reflection broach made by Caboose. Tsukiko tried to draw Lockhart's attention. "You didn't do ANY of those things in your books, did you? What did you do to the real hero. What happened to them?"

Tsukiko already knew Lockhart loves to talk. He said with a smirk. "Why, I killed them of course. After I Obliviated them. Do you know how awful a story those people would've made? A hunch back wizard! A green skin wart covered witch! I made better hero then those cretins!"

Hermione looked horrified and Tsukiko was in position. Tsukiko made a show of reaching for her wand. Lockhart shouted. "I think not! Obliviate!"

A flash of green light struck Tsukiko. Within the next instant, a concussive force blasted back towards Lockhart, smashing him into the wall and bounced him towards Hermione. He was knocked out. The tunnel shook and caved in, blocking Hermione, Lockhart and Lancer from Tsukiko.

Lancer communicated telepathically. 'Tsukiko! You all right! Are you hurt!'

Tsukiko replied. 'I'm fine. The spell has no effect on Unlimited Blade Works. The brooch reflected the spell. Although why it reflected as a concussive...'

Lancer conveyed his annoyance. 'Not now! I'm coming over to...'

Tsukiko interrupted. 'No. Stay with Hermione. Better yet, help her move Lockhart back to Hogwarts.'

Lancer replied angrily. 'I'm not leaving you there all by yourself! I'm coming over...'

'Lancer. I will use a command seal, if you refuse to obey me.' Tsukiko threatened.

Lancer scowled as he heard her order. A look of pure anger on his expression. He answered. 'As you wish. Master!'

Hermione screamed as Lancer appeared beside her. She said in panic. "Lance! How!? When!? Where!?"

Lancer picked Lockhart up none too gently and said. "We're going back. Don't ask questions. I'm not in the mood."

Hermione still asked. "Wait! What about Tsukiko!?"

Hermione almost cowered in fear as Lance glared angrily at her. "Leave her! That spoil brat ordered me to escort you and deal with this trash, now move!"

Hermione reluctantly followed after Lance.

(Line break)

Tsukiko wiped away her tears as she remembered what Luna told her. 'Lancer. Cu Chulainn must not fight against the basilisk. He will be killed if he fought the basilisk. It will be difficult to turn him away. You must be ready to use your command seal. You must keep him away.'

It had hurt Tsukiko when Lancer became angry at her. She knew it was a taboo to use command seal to compel Lancer's will. His former master Kirei Kotomine had used command seal to force Lancer to submit to him.

This was made clear to her when she was eight years old. When she threatened Lancer with a command seal in a rather heated argument. By the time she realized what she had said and done, it was too late.

Lancer made his displeasure known. Their relationship were strained for months afterwards. That incident left a mark on her. She should have known better.

Tsukiko once again wiped away fresh tears from her eyes and took some deep breath to steady her emotions.

Within the next moment, her emotion became ice cold. With a wave of her hand, she changed her cloths into a rune arrayed combat outfit with a trench coat. She then summoned Barrel and Slash, then marched towards the Chamber of Secrets.

Only one Parseltongue doorway barred her way. She hissed. "Open."

Each snake on the round hatch moved away and unlocked the doorway. Tsukiko stepped through the entrance.

The Chamber of Secrets was a damp and dreary place, no one tried to repair or clean the place for over a thousand years.

Even thought it was neglected for all those time. A great deal had survived. The entire room had a soft green glow to it. Rows of snake head statues lined up on either side of the walkway, leading to a massive circular platform with a massive head statue of Salazar Slytherin himself.

Now Tsukiko knew without a doubt, this Salazar Slytherin was not Zelretch. Ironically, all portraits and depiction of Salazar Slytherin were destroyed or lost through out the ages, unlike the other three founders.

Tsukiko had theorised that either Gryffindor founder had destroyed them or the false Slytherin himself had done so. Also she didn't rule out that Zelretch might have also destroyed them.

Tsukiko came out of her musing when she saw a young man of seventeen stood beside an unconscious Ginny Weasley.

The man had curly dark hair, dark brown eyes. He wore a Hogwarts robe, he was handsome and charismatic, he smiled at her.

However Tsukiko did not smile back, her emotion was ice cold. She ignored his friendly and approachable demeanour. Tsukiko already knew him, the mad man that had murdered her birth parents and made her an orphan, Tom Marvolo Riddle.

He said to her. "Thank Merlin! Please you have to help Miss Weasley. We..."

Tsukiko said with an icy tone. "Enough. Do you take me for a fool. Tom Marvolo Riddle... or should I say Voldemort."

Instead of surprise or shock, Tom Riddle's face morphed into malicious glee. He said with a cruel smile. "You are not as stupid as Ginny Weasley made you out to be."

Tsukiko kept her emotion under control as Tom continued. "You know I always wondered how you of all people could have defeated me. How a no good crybaby, a useless princess, a weakling that had nothing but her looks could possibly defeat the great and powerful lord Voldemort."

Tsukiko's left eye twitched in anger. She could already guess where those insults came from.

Tom's face morphed into that of pure rage. "I would have wondered and perhaps even consider you my rival. If not for Rin Tohsaka." Tom's rage exploded. "WHY!? Why did Salazar Slytherin chose that half BEAST to be his apprentice!? I should have been CHOSEN! I! The descendant of his BLOOD! Should have been his apprentice! I AM THE TRUE HEIR OF SLYTHERIN!"

Tsukiko never knew Voldemort was such a drama queen.

Tom's demeanour switched back to that unnatural smile. "Oh, Miss Weasley was a well of information. She irritated me to no end with praise of Rin Tohsaka, her fictional heroin Shiki... The only thing I could even tolerate were her insults and scathing remarks towards you."

Tsukiko began to wonder if she should save Ginny at all.

Anger once again dominated Tom's expression. "I despise and hate your 'sister' Rin Tohsaka. I had thought she would be here instead and face me in a duel. After all the attempts I made to kill her with the basilisk. And it infuriates me to no end, when it fails at EVERY turn!"

Tsukiko heard more then enough. "By the Root. Do shut up! Rin-oneesan had more talents in her pinkies then you ever will in fifty years time. Talent and skill are the reason why 'Salazar Slytherin' choose Rin-oneesan to be his apprentice. Instead of some self entitled whine baby that has a daddy issue."

Tsukiko already done a full and complete research of one Tom Marvolo Riddle. Tsukiko learned everything she could of her parents murderer and an unending list of ways to kill him in the most painful manners.

Tsukiko said with a sneer. "Where the hell do you get off on calling Rin-oneesan a 'half-beast'. You disgrace of a half-blood, your father was a muggle and your mother was a squib."

Tom shouted in absolute rage. "SILENCE!You insolent worthless SOW! You will know your place! You will kneel and beg before the great Lord Voldemort!"

Tom hissed in Parseltongue. "Speak to me, Slytherin, greatest of the Hogwarts four."

The sound of stones grinding could be heard as the mouth of the Salazar statue opened up. Tsukiko quickly took out and wore a full face slit-less mask. The sound of hissing followed soon after.

Tom laughed. "And how will you fight, if you cannot see. Your doom is at hand. POTTER!"

Unbeknownst to Tom. Tsukiko was prepared for this fight, she knew she would be fighting a basilisk. It was impossible for Tom Riddle to comprehend the massive advantage Tsukiko has, or the massive mistake of letting a magus plan her battle beforehand.

The mask Tsukiko wore at this moment countered the basilisk killing gaze. Tsukiko knew anything that transmitted image would petrify her, this includes reflection, distortion, transmission via video link, all could have the potential to petrify her.

Thus Tsukiko came up with this mask that displayed three dimensional recreation of her present surrounding in green lines and black background. The front of the mask was made of a sensitive material that would differentiate the slightest vibration around her. In effect, she 'saw' everything via echo location through the display monitor within her mask.

Tsukiko said with disdain. "So your going to let your pet do the fighting for you. Are you afraid of facing me yourself."

Tom sneered. "You are nothing before me. The basilisk will be more then enough for you."

Tsukiko took out a sphere and threw it before the basilisk. The sphere enlarged from a small marble to the size of a basket ball, then it split open, revealing a rooster.

Tom Riddle's eyes widened in fear and terror as the rooster cawed. Within the next moment, the basilisk lunged at the cawing rooster and swallowed it whole.

Tsukiko said with annoyance. "Well. That's myth busted. Rooster's caw doesn't kill basilisk after all."

Tom laughed. "Is that the best you can do? You pathetic..."

Tsukiko retorted. "Oh shut the hell up! You killed all of Hagrid's roosters due to the same rumour. Stupidity must run in the blood line. Your ancestor was a damn idiot as well."

Tom shouted. "And what do you know of my blood line!? You half-blood whore!"

Tsukiko smirked behind her mask. "That your ancestor was stupid enough to impersonate and pick a fight against the user of the second true magic. The real Salazar Slytherin or better known as Zelretch."

A hiss was then heard by Tom and Tsukiko. The hiss came from the basilisk. At first it sounded confused. "Zel... retch?" A light of recognition seemed to flicker within the basilisk's eyes. "Zel... retch!?" Then the basilisk screamed in absolute rage that shook the whole Chamber. "ZELRETCH!"

The basilisk lunged at Tsukiko in berserk rage. Tsukiko quickly dodged to one side and drew her blades from Barrel. Three quick motion had her launched three black blades at the flank of the basilisk. All three blades bounced off it's thick enchanted scales.

However the purpose of the three black blades were not to harm the Basilisk. Their main and primary purpose were related to the complex spell formula etched onto the blade itself. Those spell formula lit up and exploded into an all consuming black mist, blinding everything within it's sphere of influence. All with the exception of Tsukiko were affected by this deep darkness.

Tsukiko executed the second phase of her plan. She threw two dozen colourful pebbles, at first they looked like colourful stones. However upon closer inspection they were mechanical scarab beetles, they activated as soon as they hit the floor. The beetle's legs began to move as they emit a horrific screeching noise.

The basilisk was blinded by the deep magical darkness and deafened by the horrific screeching of twenty scarab beetles. It trashed and whipped it's tail at the scarab beetles, it tried to silence them. The basilisk then licked the air and tried to find the caster through scent, but it could not find her. In it's frustration, it became even more frantic. In it's madness, it ignored it's master shouts and demand for obedience.

While the basilisk trashed around in the darkness, hissing in rage. Tsukiko was perched on top of Salazar Slytherin's statue, looking for an opening, a perfect moment to strike.

Tsukiko knew the basilisk's enchanted scales could very well deflect anything she threw at it. Even the killing curse might not kill the basilisk.

Tsukiko knew she only have one shot at this, anything less then certain kill would not do. She took a deep breath and waited for that right moment. The moment to activate her Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.

As the basilisk trashed and screamed in rage. A certain Tachikoma mistaken for a blue Acromantula slowly reactivated, the song 'eyes of the tiger' reverberated within the basilisk stomach. Jack soon detected his creator's proximity and his current situation. Jack clicked and whistled as he flexed his mechanical claws.

Jack soon located what he assumed to be the location of the basilisk's liver and started to punch and tear it's way towards it, causing the basilisk to screeched in pain and agony.

Tsukiko was puzzled when she 'saw' the basilisk twisting and screaming in pain, but she didn't question her good fortune as it left the back of the basilisk's head wide open for her. Tsukiko thought back to her lessons with papa Shiki.

(Flash back)

Tsukiko listened attentively to Shiki's explanation. "The Mystic Eyes of Death Perception can be controlled to a degree. I think you can prolong it's use by a significant period of time, if you limit what you see."

Tsukiko was confused. "What you see?"

Shiki paused for a moment in though, then said to her. "Have a clear intention on what you want to 'cut' or 'erase'. For example, all you want is to disarm your opponent, so 'chose' to only see the line of death in those weapon, same can be done with concept and thus spells or even ideas. Like that time I killed Voldemort's Fiendfyre."

Tsukiko understood and said with realization. "Oh I see now."

Shiki continued. "The less you see those line and point of death, the longer you can use them. At least in theory. Although I don't think anything is going to stop your three days of blindness. Sorry can't be more helpful."

Tsukiko shook her head and said with a smile. "No. This will help a lot, I know it will. Now I know there is an option. Thank you Papa Shiki."

Tsukiko smiled as Shiki patted her one the head.

(Flash back)

Tsukiko leaped from the statue towards the basilisk. With her left hand, she tore the mask from her face. With her right hand, she drew a blade from Barrel. With a whisper, she dispelled the all consuming dark mist. With a thought, her Mystic Eyes of Death Perception activated. With a single will and intent, she saw a single line of death around the basilisk's neck.

For the first time, she got a good look and saw the basilisk as it was, a gigantic snake with dark green and thorny scales. It looked more demonic then majestic. She landed on it's back and slashed the line of death upon the basilisk's neck.

Tom Riddle was enraged. This should not be happening! The basilisk was his to command, it should obey him absolutely. And to add insult to injury, he could not dispel the magical darkness or that infernal racket!

Then without warning. The dark mist vanished along with the noise, everything were eerily silent, only the sound of Tsukiko landing could be heard. She landed in front of the basilisk with her back turned to it, her eyes were closed as she walked towards Tom.

Tom hissed in rage. "What are you waiting for!? Kill her! Devour her! I command you!"

The sound of Tsukiko approaching footsteps were his only reply. Tom was truly worried. He was about to command the basilisk once more, when it's head detached from it's body and fell to the stony ground.

Tom could only watch in horror and confusion. He could not believe his eyes. The greatest magical beast of Salazar Slytherin was dead, it was decapitated!

It was then he felt soul chilling dread ran across his entire being. Tsukiko opened her eyes, they were not emerald green, they were glowing electric blue with inner red ring.

Tom knew what he was seeing, the girl Ginny would not stop talking about them or it's wielder Shiki. It was impossible! It was fiction! A story made up by... Tsukiko's sister, Satsuki Yumizuka. Tom Riddle could not, would not believe such things existence, he could ill afford to believe that Mystic Eyes of Death Perception was real.

As she was only a few steps away from him. Tom shouted in real fear. "Protego!"

A shimmering shield stood between him and this impossible terror. It was no use, in one swift motion, her sword punched through his shield and into his stomach.

His body was not real, it was a creation of the Horcrux, it was a mere projection. There should be no method of destroying a Horcrux, let alone a projection.

However none of it mattered as his body broke away like dust and ashes along with his very soul. Tom felt the cold nothingness encroaching on his very mind and psyche. Tom Riddle knew without a doubt, this was true death. Total and utter annihilation. He said in disbelief. "Impossible... this... is... im... possi..." Tom Riddle turned into ethereal dust and died an eternal death.

Tsukiko sheathed her sword, the fight was over. Just when she was about to check on Ginny, she heard movements from the Basilisk, she was about to pull out her sword when Jack made it's way out of the basilisk's oesophagus.

Tsukiko said with disbelief. "Jack!? What... How did you get inside the basilisk!? As Jack whistled and click. Tsukiko changed her mind. "Actually, never mind. I need you to take Ginny Weasley to the school hospital."

As Jack moved to pick Ginny up. Tsukiko picked up Tom Riddle's diary and performed structural analysis. The Horcrux was now a hollow shell, there was no will or sentience within the spell matrix. Tsukiko pocketed the book, there was much that could be learned from an intact Horcrux like this.

Tsukiko enacted the next part of Luna's plan and took an ageing pill and morphed her cloths into a red and black short kimono. She took out a intimidating white mask with red lines, she wore the mask, only her eyes were visible through the slits.

It was then she heard a soft whisper from Ginny. "Shiki-sama?" The girl soon lost consciousness again after that.

Tsukiko drew a blood red blade from Barrel and said to Jack. "When the portal opens, take Ginny and drop her off in a bed. Don't worry about been seen. We want everyone to know Ginny is safe and sound as soon as possible."

Tsukiko slashed the red blade at an empty space, it shattered and formed a swirling black and red portal. Jack with Ginny on his back leaped through the portal, the portal closed soon after they went in.

Tsukiko in her adult form looked at the severed head of the basilisk and smiled under her mask.

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Hogwarts great hall

It was evening, just after the students had their meal. Minister Fudge along with two Aurors of his choice came with him to Hogwarts.

Minister Fudge was not a happy man, he could not believe Dumbledore had strong armed him into this situation. Minister Fudge growled at the old man in question. "Albus! What you did this morning is uncalled for. That was and still is bad policy, and bad business! You have no right going to the Prophet with those unfounded accusation!"

Albus said with all seriousness. "Cornelius. I have every right! Ever since Miss Tohsaka has arrived at Hogwarts, nothing have been right. You should have listened to me in the first place."

Fudge glared at Dumbledore. "You better hope you are right, accusation of forbidden magic, neglect of the sole heir of a noble house, assault and attempted murder ARE very serious charges. Specially when you gone behind the Ministry's back and had it published in this morning's Daily Prophet!"

Dumbledore replied coldly. "Argus Filch was cured last night. He assured me it was Miss Tohsaka and Miss Pendragon whom had attacked him and Miss Norris. Rin Tohsaka is the true heir of Slytherin."

Fudge replied with a calm tone. "I will still have to investigate the claim and get to the bottom of all this. And heads will roll if none of those claims are true!"

Dumbledore said with a smile. "Regardless of the finding. I reserve the rights to expel Miss Tohsaka and Miss Pendragon. After tonight, they will be Hogwarts students NO MORE!"

They reached the great hall. All the students were there, waiting for the all and important announcement from Dumbledore.

Rin and Arturia were made to wait at the side of the staff table with Severus Snape watching over them. Rin was glaring daggers at Dumbledore as he walked passed with Minister Fudge.

A loud bang was heard from Dumbledore's wand, silencing all within the room and gained the attention of all. He said with a strong and loud voice. "My dear children and colleagues, thank you for your patience in this dark and trying time."

Many murmurs and whispers were heard as Dumbledore continued. "I am sure you are aware that many students had been attacked and petrified. However as of yesterday. We managed to revive Argus Filch, he claim to know the identity of the one that has attacked him and Miss Norris."

Dumbledore pointed towards Rin. "Miss Tohsaka stands accuse of using dark magic, assaulting a faculty member! Students! Along with the abduction and murder of Guinevere Weasley!"

Severus placed his hand on Rin's shoulder and quietly shook his head, as Rin was about to shout at Dumbledore. Minister Fudge gave Dumbledore one of the dirtiest look imaginable.

Dumbledore continued. "As the head master of Hogwarts. Rin Tohsaka is here by expel..." Sounds of fabrics ripping and winds howling were heard when a black and red portal opened up in the middle of the hall. Many gasped in surprise as a woman with long black hair in a short red and black kimono walked out, she wore an intimidating mask.

Great many students and all the faculties were in shock, mainly because one could not teleport or apparate within Hogwarts. Many professors already took out their wands and pointed them at the intruder.

However screams of terror and fright were heard when a basilisk exited the portal... the severed head of the basilisk. Once everyone came to realized what they saw, many students screamed, even more fainted out right, many professors even dropped their wands at the unexpected spectacle.

The woman threw the severed head of the basilisk before the faculty via a levitation spell.

The woman said to the shock crowd. "Here is the culprit of your petrified victims. One ancient basilisk from the Chamber of Secrets. Recently deceased and slain by yours truly." The woman gave a mock bow.

Dumbledore visibly twitched and smiled none to happily at the brutal display. "Thank you for this... magnificent service. Now that the basilisk is dead. All we need to do is deal with Rin Tohsaka and..."

The woman interrupted. "Why do you need to deal with Miss Tohsaka?"

Dumbledore said with confusion. "Why? She commanded the Basilisk to..."

The woman interrupted again. "No she didn't."

Dumbledore said with a strained smile. "And pray do tell how you can be so certain."

The woman took out a very familiar diary, the name at the bottom of the diary confirmed whom it belong to. Dumbledore paled considerably at what was in the woman's hand. One of Tom Riddle's Horcrux.

She said loudly to all those in the hall. "The one whom had petrified the students and staff is called Tom Marvolo Riddle and this is his..."

Dumbledore could not believe what was happening! This woman was about to reveal the existence of the Horcrux to everyone here! The most dreaded dark art in existence.

Dumbledore shouted in panic. "STOP! Rin Tohsaka are not responsible for the attack on students and faculty members. You have convinced me!" Dumbledore was greatly unnerved by this woman. He looked into those electric blue eyes with inner red ring and knew she would not hesitate to reveal the Horcrux, and damned the consequences of such revelation.

He had no choice but to give this woman what she wants, and it was obvious. This woman was an allies of the Tohsaka. If he kept accusing the Tohsaka, the existence of the Horcrux will be revealed here and now.

The woman said. "I'm glad a senile old goat like you can see sense. It would be a shame to expel a gifted and talented girl like Rin. Especially after all the trouble Salazar Slytherin gone through to get her in."

Dumbledore winced at the barbed insult. He was about to reply when Fudge cut him off. "Ahh Miss... excuse me, but we do not know your name or your relation to the Tohsaka."

The woman said with amusement. "Altrouge Brunestud. Also known as the Eclipse Princess of Black Blood. I'm Tsukiko Potter's auntie and granddaughter of Salazar Slytherin."

The reaction to that statement were universal. Stunned silence at first then pandemonium broke out among everyone in the hall.

Rin face palmed at this reaction and what Tsukiko did. She really hope the real Altrouge Brunestud never found out about this or there would be hell to pay.

Minister Fudge said in excitement. "Well! Miss Brunestud. Thank you for your help with the basilisk. Who would have thought such creature were in Hogwarts. And..."

Altrouge interrupted. "Minister. I love to stay and chat, but I'm needed elsewhere. Please do me a favour and give the basilisk's head to my adorable and favourite niece." Altrouge followed up by removing her mask and gave Fudge the most charming smile.

Minister Fudge was gob smacked by her charm and beauty. He said in a daze. "I will see it done personally."

Altrouge turned and drew a red blade, she slashed the empty space and created a portal. She gave one last look at the stunned crowed and winked at Rin.

She said to Rin. "Be nice to Tsukiko-chan and make sure she gets plenty of funds for her projects. I will see you later Rin-chan." Altrouge stepped through the portal soon afterwards.

Rin's eye brow twitched violently. She hissed in Japanese. "Funny. Real funny! That cheeky brat! Look like she's not getting enough discipline as of late, have to fix that!"

While the entire hall were in uproar. Minister Fudge turned his attention to Dumbledore. "Now Albus. Where is Argus Filch?"

Dumbledore was brought out of his mild shock and answered. "He should be in his living quarter in the dungeon, why you ask?"

Fudge said to his Aurors. "Place Argus Filch under arrest. I want to know why he lied."

Dumbledore said in shock. "Wait just a..."

"No Albus! One of your employee have made a fool of me, of the Ministry and almost all of magical Britain. He will pay for his false and malicious allegations. Also if I find out that 'someone' collaborated with him. The full weight of the law will fall on their head, no matter their position in Wizengamot or ICW."

Dumbledore understood the not so subtle threat from Fudge. He could only stand there in shock as the world fell apart around him.

It was then Hermione and Nurse Pomfrey entered the hall. Nurse Pomfrey informed everyone that Ginny Weasley had been rescued. Hermione reported the unconscious Lockhart to professor McGonagall.

At the end of the day. Both Argus Filch and Lockhart were arrested and taken to the Ministry.

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5th March 1993

Hogwarts infirmary

It was Friday. After yesterday's fiasco, Tsukiko handed herself in to nurse Pomfrey. Tsukiko had no idea the woman would panic so much at her temporary blindness, she tried almost every cures in the book and off the book.

It took the better part of yesterday night to convince Pomfrey she would recover after three days. Tsukiko also had to lie like there was no tomorrow as to how she was blinded. She also received a lecture from Pomfrey for the better part of last night also.

Tsukiko sighed once again as she contemplated on what to do about Ginny Weasley, whom was currently caught in a spell that physically immobilized her. Ginny was encased within a dome made of purple crystal.

Tsukiko then heard Rin said to her. "What did you do this time? And why is Ginny trapped in your spell?"

Tsukiko then heard Pomfrey said in anger. "What is going on!? Miss Weasley! What had happened! What is the meaning of this!?"

Rin said. "Umm, by the looks of it. It seems Ginny was planning to doodle something on Tsukiko. Going by the permanent marker in her hand."

Tsukiko said to them. "I felt hostile intent and threw my jewel at that location. In my defence, I didn't know who it was until after the spell had gone off."

Rin sighed, then the sound of crystal breaking could be heard. Tsukiko could sense the same hostile intent from Ginny again. Only this time, it was much greater then before.

Rin said. "Nurse Pomfrey. May I have some time alone with my sister. Also can you take Ginny with you. I'm sure her parents would love to see her as soon as they can."

Pomfrey said with annoyance. "Very well. You may visit her till I return. I will take Miss Weasley to see her parents." The sound of their foot steps receded from the room. Once they were gone. Rin said to her. "Why did you face the basilisk by yourself? Why didn't you ask for my help? Or Arturia's?" Rin's voice filled with disappointment. "Why did you send Lancer away? Don't you trust us, Tsukiko-chan."

What Rin said to her felt like a knife through her chest. That wasn't it! Trust wasn't the reason why she didn't ask for Rin, Arturia or Lancer's help. She needed to clear this up.

Tsukiko said. "Rin-oneesan. I need to tell you about Luna Lovegood and why I did what I did."

Tsukiko told Rin about her encounter with Luna. She told Rin about Luna's mystic eye of 'precognition' and mystic eye of 'Actualize future'. She then told Rin about Luna's prediction and plan that would save everyone, including saving Rin and Arturia from being expelled.

After she told Rin everything. Tsukiko said dejectedly. "Lancer must really hate me right now. I threatened him with my command seal... Rin-oneesan, if Lancer ask you to be his Master. I will pass my command... OWWW!" Rin flicked her on the forehead.

Rin sighed. "Honestly. What am I going to do with you. You silly little girl. I really don't need the stress right now."

Tsukiko rubbed her forehead and said. "But Rin! If Lancer... OWW! OWW! OWWWW!" Rin pinched both her cheeks and pulled on them. Tsukiko moaned in pain. "OWW! Stop it! Why are you doing this?!"

Rin said angrily. "I'm doing this because you are being an idiot! Idiot! Do you really think Lancer will stop being your servant just because of a little threat!? Grow up you stupid idiotic little girl!"

Tsukiko rubbed her cheeks as Rin stopped pinching her. Tsukiko said. "But..."

Tsukiko felt Rin's finger on her nose. She said to her. "NO BUT! We're family. We stick together. Lancer might not admit it, but he cares for you deeply, just like all of us. Now get your acts together and get better soon! You hear me!"

Tsukiko could feel moisture in her eyes. She nodded and said. "yeah. I will get better soon. I promise."

Rin sat on the bed beside her. "Since I listened to your story. Now it's your turn to listen to mine. Specially the mess you made after dumping that basilisk's head in the hall."

Tsukiko felt the blood drain from her face at Rin's cold icy tone. She could almost picture that dark smile on Rin's face.

Rin told her about yesterday's Daily Prophet. The allegation of her abuse at the Tohsaka's hand. Their practice of forbidden dark magic along with numerous other unfounded and bias accusation. Rin and Arturia were treated like pariahs, placed under house arrest and almost expelled. Rin delivered the entire explanation in a cold and sarcastic tone.

The room temperature plummeted as Rin explained the event after she dropped off the basilisk's head. "It was ever so nice of you to just drop the basilisk's head in the great hall. I'm going to give you one guess where it is right now."

Tsukiko swallowed nervously. "Umm. In my work shop?"

Rin cackled. "Wrooooong. They left it in our DORM! YOU IDIOT! There is a Root forsaken basilisk's head in our room! Damn thing creeps me out and scared Hermione witless! Good thing we used preservation charm and clean air charm, or our room would have smelled like cadavers!"

Tsukiko already picked up her pillow and used it as an impromptu shield. She squeaked. "I'm sorry! I didn't know! I swear!"

Rin calmed down after that outburst. She continued. "Well at least our names have been cleared in this morning's Daily Prophet. They sentenced Argus Filch to Azkaban for five years. It seemed he held a really nasty grudge against Arturia and took this opportunity to take his revenge."

Tsukiko said. "Did they find any involvement on the old goat? He was very adamant on expelling you and Arturia-oneesan."

Rin replied. "That's the odd part. Dumbledore didn't order or subject Argus Filch to lie. It seemed like Argus Filch did this all on his own."

Tsukiko said with anger. "I don't believe that for a second. Looked like the old goat managed to cover his track."

Rin said with a laugh. "Neither do I, but he didn't cover it well enough. Dumbledore lost his position within the Wizengamot. By some miracle he held onto his headmaster's position and his job within the ICW. However they're tenuous at best."

Tsukiko sighed. "That's good to hear."

Rin said to her. "True. I still can't believe you pulled Altrouge Brunestud out of your hat." Rin's tone became ice cold again. "Now everyone in Hogwarts wants to be my 'best' friend. Also I was informed by the goblins that marriage contracts for Altrouge Brunestud have arrived by the hundreds and expected to rise for the foreseeable future."

Rin then laughed. "Tsukiko-chan. I hope for your sake that Altrouge never come to this world, because if she finds out what had happened here, she will sic Primate Murder on you."

Tsukiko was shaking like a leaf beneath her cover as Rin's evil cackle resounded the entire room.

It was then Nurse Pomfrey came back. She saw Tsukiko absolutely terrified in her bed and promptly kicked Rin out of the room.

After Rin was gone. It was boring as hell all by herself. Tsukiko really wanted someone to talk to. She almost wished Ginny was still here... almost.

It was then she heard a quite whisper. "Tsukiko-chan. You awake?" It was Hermione.

Tsukiko said with surprise. "Hermione-chan! Aren't you suppose to be in class. Wait! You actually ditched class for me!?"

Hermione huffed. "Course I didn't! All classes are cancelled until further notice... I just wanted to come see you. That's all."

It was then Tsukiko noticed how tired Hermione sounded. "Hermione-chan. You didn't sleep at all last night. Did you."

Hermione sounded surprised. "Wait! You can tell! Rin said to me that you can't see at the moment."

Tsukiko said with a smile. "I can't see at all for now. It's a side effect from using a rather powerful... magic."

Hermione said. "It must be. You did kill a basilisk after..."

Tsukiko interrupted. "Hermione-chan. Don't change the subject. You can't sleep even thought you stayed up with me the day before. You're having nightmares, aren't you."

Hermione hesitated then said. "Yes. How did you know it was a nightmare."

Tsukiko smiled sadly. "Because I also had them for a long time."

Tsukiko then heard Hermione cried. She let her cry as much as she wanted. When Hermione finally calmed down. She said to her. "Hermione-chan. Ask Rin for some dreamless sleep potion. She will get you as much as you need, for as long as you need them... so please get some rest. I don't want to see you get hurt. All right."

Hermione hugged Tsukiko then said. "All right Tsukiko-chan. Please get well soon. There is so much I have to tell you. I really miss you." Tsukiko returned her embrace. Hermione left soon afterwards.

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Hogwarts Black lake

It was late afternoon, the sun was setting. Lancer looked over the lake astralised and in silence. Much was on his mind when a student stood next to him. He had no reason to believe that anyone could see him. Thus he was surprised when the female student looked towards him and smiled.

She said to him in an almost lazy tone. "Hello Lancer. You don't know me. I'm Luna Lovegood. It's a pleasure to meet you. Hero of Ireland. The child of light."

Lancer became concerned. How did this girl Luna know his identity?

The girl Luna continued. "Please don't be angry at Tsukiko. It wasn't her idea to threaten you with the command seal. It was mine."

That had caught him off guard. Luna's smile had a hint of regret and sadness to them. "You see. I can see the futures, multitude of them. Different outcomes, various possibility and how to achieve them. If you had gone with Tsukiko. Tom Riddle would have taken the fight seriously and killed my best friend Ginny in the end."

Luna looked him in the eyes, eyes now shone with one electric blue and one amber yellow. "So I lied. I told Tsukiko that you would've been killed if you had gone with her. So please don't be angry at Tsukiko, I had all the cards and the advantage."

Luna then said with a happy smile. "If you want to be angry at someone. If you want to lash out and make someone pay. I will be more then happy to offer my life as penance for your injured pride and for deceiving your Master Tsukiko."

Lancer appeared before Luna and walked away. He said with a huff. "Damn kids. If you knew everything. Then you should have known that I would've forgiven Tsukiko, and that I will never take the life of a kid like you. See you around... brat." Lancer astralised and left Luna by herself.

Luna smiled sadly and said. "Yes. I always knew this would be the outcome. It would've been kinder if you had killed me."

Blood began to trickled down Luna's nose, far too much to be normal or healthy.

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6th of march 1993

Unnamed magical forest in England

It was night time. The forest was dark, even more so under the occasional dark cloud that drifts over the waxing moon. Lockhart ran for all his worth through the forest. He just needed to reach the coast, then he would escape the British Ministry.

Lockhart couldn't believe his good fortune, the guard that was guarding him was a fan. She was easily smitten under his charm and he took care of her with an Obliviate charm, before making his escape.

He managed to secure all his fortune and belonging. Now all he needed to do was to escape this God forsaken country.

As Lockhart ran, he never noticed the growing numbers of crows following him, crows with blood red eyes.

He soon came to a clearing in the forest. Lockhart's gasped for breath, it had been a long time since he ran so far. Just as he was about to take a break. A voice rang out all around him.

"What a pitiful sight you are. 'Professor' Lockhart."

Lockhart shouted in fear as he took out his wand. "Who's there!? Show yourself!"

The voice ignored his demand as it continued. "You know, I dealt with your sort on the daily basis, cheating, back stabbing, underhanded, manipulative and most of all... arrogant. So it's no surprise to me when I found out that you are nothing but a fraud."

Lockhart shouted with bravado, while trying to pinpoint the origin of the voice. "I'm warning you! I've faced werewolf! Yeti! Hags! I even fought a vampire! You don't stand a..."

The voice continued to ignorer him, despite his bravado. "I wasn't surprised to learn that you have killed those witches and wizards in those books you wrote, knowing the more unsavoury lot. However..." Lockhart could feel the hair at the back of his neck stood up. "When you tried to kill my little sister. The last living relative I have left. You've forfeited all rights to live."

Lockhart quickly pointed his wand towards the source of the voice and felt his wand arm break. He screamed in agony as Satsuki Yumizuka had his wand arm in an iron grip. Lockhart fell on his knee in pain and fear.

The waxing moon broke through the clouds and illuminated everything. His arm felt like it was on fire. He could see it was bend at an unnatural angle. It was only now Lockhart noticed Satsuki's blood red eyes glaring down at him. He pleaded. "Please spare me! I will give you anything! Money! Fame! Anything!"

Satsuki laughed. "Anything you say?"

Lockhart screamed. "Yes! Anything!"

Satsuki said with a cruel smile. "Then I will have every last drop of your blood."

It took only a moment for Lockhart to register what Satsuki had said. He said in a tone of fear. "No... It can't be. You're a vampire!?"

"Actually I'm a dead apostle." Lockhart felt the blood drain from his face as Satsuki's face morphed into a monstrous visage. Glowing yellow eyes with red sclera, rows of razor sharp teeth.

Lockhart screamed as Satsuki bite down onto his neck and drained every last drop of his blood. By the time Satsuki was done, Lockhart was nothing more then a desiccated husk of flesh and bones.

Satsuki snap her fingers and said. "Clean up this mess. Don't leave a single scrap of flesh and bones."

The gathering flock of crows swooped down on Lockhart's remain and left nothing behind as they feasted upon his flesh.

No one would ever know the fate of Gilderoy Lockhart, with the exception of Satsuki Yumizuka.

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Glynda Goodwitch's private quarter

It was close to midnight when Glynda had returned to the privacy of her room. She took out the communication device and activated it.

The image of Torchwick appeared above the device. "Ahh, if it isn't my favourite witch. Goodwitch. How have you been? You never write, you never call."

Glynda glared at the new Minister and said. "I'm here to update my report. Minister."

Torchwick smiled. "Business as always, huh. You really need to loosen up. Oh well, lets hear it then."

Glynda said in a no-nonsense tone. "The basilisk incident from two days ago have been confirmed by Guinevere Weasley. It was killed by Altrouge Brunestud. Granddaughter of Salazar Slytherin. As for finding Altrouge, so far we have no lead on that front. Also no information at all on the identity of Tsukiko Potter's step mother. Who might also be another granddaughter of Salazar."

Torchwick hummed. "Hmm, interesting. It would be good to have them work for us on the stage of ICW. As long as we hold the Potter girl hostage. Is that all? Glynda my dear."

Glynda visibly scowled at being called 'dear'. She said with disdain. "Yes Minister. That is all I have."

Torchwick twirled his stick. "I see. Until next time then, Goodwitch... ahh, before I forget. There is no need for you to get in contact with the 'Veiled Heritance'. Agent Cinder will take over on that front. Good day."

The projection deactivated before Goodwitch could voice her protest. In a fit of anger, she banished the device into the wall, smashing it.

Goodwitch was tempted to swear at the outcome. She soon calmed down and opened a hidden compartment within her trunk. She took out another similar projection device and activated it.

Glynda said with annoyance. "The mission is a failure. The new Minister Torchwick has given the British contact to Cinder. What's our next move? Ozpin."

The projection of Ozpin, head master of Beacon appeared on top of the device. He said to her. "Uncovering the Veiled Heritance would have been ideal, but not at the cost of our allies in Great Britain. Please proceed with your primary mission and protect the Tohsaka."

Glynda said with concern. "Ozpin. The Ministry has been silent since Torchwick took over. I'm not getting as much or as good intelligence as before. We might be blind to their next move. I might not be able to help like last time."

Ozpin nodded and said. "If there is no other options. Reveal yourself to the Tohsaka. I will leave that decision to your discretion. Continue to cover and help them covertly. That is all we can do for now."

Glynda smiled. "Understood. It will be nice to see you in person again, Ozpin."

Ozpin smiled back. "Same here Glynda."

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7th March 1993

Nearby field of Hogwarts

It was lunch time, it was a surprisingly sunny day for March. Cedric along with Cho Chang, Zabini and Percy were celebrating the end of a difficult year. They were happy that the basilisk had been dealt with for good, as it should have been.

Percy was the most happy out of all of them. His sister was safe along with all his sibling.

Percy sipped on his butter beer as his mind drifted back to what Madam Hufflepuff had shown them in the pensive.

(Flash back)

As the mist parted, Percy along with his group were joined by Helga Hufflepuff as she was, when she was alive.

Helga smiled. "This memory came from the ritual Zelretch performed to save my life. During one stage of this ritual, he harboured my soul within himself. It was the most intimate and sensitive aspect of this ritual, as we shared our memories and feelings during this period. What I am about to show you, is what actually happened millennia ago. What you are about to see, will be most... unpleasant."

The memories unfolded before Percy's eyes. The Chamber of Secrets as it was when it was first built. Pristine, majestic and reflected the might of the Slytherin.

Two men were duelling at the centre of the Chamber. One had long grey beard and moustache with bald head. His frame was slim, his face gaunt. He looked to be in his early fifties.

The other had grey spiky hair, a well trimmed beard and blood red eyes. He had a muscular built that screams power. He was also very old.

Helga said to them. "The man with the blood red eyes is the real Salazar Slytherin or as I know him, Zelretch. The other man was his apprentice. The one whom had stolen his identity and the one to poison me."

The spell duel were fierce and terrifying. The fake Salazar conjured massive Fiendfyre, commanded water within the Chamber to attack Zelretch.

Water whips lashed out at Zelretch. It broke apart long before it could even make contact. Massive fiery snake charged head on at Zelretch, it split in half before it could even touch him.

The fake Salazar's fear was visible to everyone. He shouted. "You are not suppose to be here! Why have you returned!?"

There was no emotion in Zelretch's voice, no anger, no hate, just steely resolve. "Why you ask. To see my friend one last time. That's why I have returned..." Venom seeped into Zelretch's voice. "So imagine my surprise when I found out 'someone' has been masquerading as 'me' in Hogwarts and even gone as far as to poison my beloved friend... which you will pay dearly for. My foolish apprentice."

The fake Salazar shouted with all his hatred. "Avada Kedavra!"

A green bolt leaped at Zelretch, but with a wave of his hand. The killing curse vanished.

The fake Salazar was visibly shaking in his boots. He shouted again. "Avada Kedavra!"

The same happened again. The supposedly ultimate and feared killing curse vanished.

Just as the fake Salazar was about to cast the killing curse a third time. It was replaced by a ear piercing scream. The fake Salazar no longer had a wand arm, a bloody stump was all that was left.

Zelretch now held the fake Salazar's severed wand arm in his hand. He casually threw the arm into the water as he approached the imposter.

The fake Salazar was on his knee whimpering in pain. However that soon turned into manic laughter. The fake Salazar glared at Zelretch and hissed in hate. "You can't kill me! I am immortal! More then you will ever be! Master!"

The false Salazar must had gone insane. He ranted. "I have surpassed you! You Vampiric trash! I will beat you! I will defeat you like I did with your mud-blood whore of an apprentice! I will strike out at everyone you love or care about! I... ARGGHHH!"

The imposter's bloody tongue was on the floor before him. Zelretch said with a hint of anger. "That certainly explain why my 'most' promising apprentice decided to quit. So It was you whom had sabotage her research."

Zelretch grabbed hold of the imposter's scalp with an iron grip and forced him to look up. "You became full of yourself, just because you finished those 'Horcrux'. You must have thought yourself clever to revive a lost art. Clever enough to think yourself my equal."

At this point, Zelretch summoned all four of the imposter's Horcrux before him. True despair was in the imposter's eyes as Zelretch continued. "Allow me to show you the true 'meaning' of immortality."

What happened next drained what ever blood was left from Percy's face, as Zelretch pulled the imposter's souls from his body along with all four of his Horcrux. The soul was in the form of a humanoid blue mist, it's expression locked into unimaginable pain and suffering.

Zelretch slammed the imposter's soul into the unhatched basilisk egg. Zelretch said with malice. "Have a taste of eternity locked in the prison of your own making, feed on nothing but the vermin spawned from this sewage."

The memories ended there. Percy took note of everyone's expression. Cho Chang and Cedric looked like they were about to throw up. Zabini was deep within his own thoughts.

Helga said to them. "And that my dear, is what happened all those years ago. If things had ended there. The Chamber would have lain forgotten. However that is not the case."

Zabini said to Helga. "Madam Helga. Who told Tom Riddle the location to the Chamber of Secrets?"

Helga sighed. "You are a very smart boy for your age. Zabini my dear. I guess you also figured out Tom Marvolo Riddle's true identity."

Zabini replied. "Yes. Tom Marvolo Riddle can be rearranged into I am Lord Voldemort by anagram."

Percy along with Cedric and Cho Chang gasped in shock.

Helga said to them. "Many many years ago. The Grey Lady took pity on her and the imposter's descendent. She thought to change the young boy, to give him hope, to give him something to look forward to. She never saw the darkness within him. And I suspect the young Tom found his forefather's research into the Horcrux and used it for himself."

Percy said in shock. "He who must not be named! My sister is being held hostage by the dark lord! We..."

Helga said to Percy. "Calm down my dear. You know I am doing everything in my power to find her."

Zabini said with calm. "Can we not ask the Grey Lady? She should know the location of the Chamber."

Helga sighed. "I'm afraid not. The Grey Lady vanished long ago. When she learned what had became of Tom Riddle, she disappeared."

Percy felt renewed panic and left the pensive soon afterwards.

(Flash back)

Percy was brought back from his thoughts when Zabini placed another mug of butter beer in his hand.

Zabini said to him. "It's on me. Hows your family doing?"

Percy smiled a little. "Ginny is doing fine. Still convince it was 'Shiki' who saved her. Drove mum crazy. Dad just glad everyone is all right... I'm more worried about Ron. He's even more miserable then before."

Zabini snorted. "He's always miserable. What's new about that?"

Percy grunted. "Can't put my finger on it. He seemed more obsessed, more angry... ahh well, guess this is not the time to worry about that. I need to find my successor for Madam Helga."

Zabini said. "Who you got in mind? You only got a year left before graduation."

Percy gave it some thoughts. "Well Ron is definitely out. He hates Slytherin."

Zabini raised an eyebrow. "Honestly. That was a poor attempt at a joke."

Percy continued with a laugh. "Well. Rin is also out. She hates Gryffindor. So is Arturia, she's loyal to Rin. Tsukiko might be a viable choice, but the old geezer got his eyes on her, far too close for comfort I might add. It really doesn't leave me with much choice. Almost all other Gryffindor are meat heads, rumour mongers, most cannot keep a secret to save their life."

Zabini said with sarcasm. "The woe of Gryffindor. Did madam Helga made any suggestion. Someone with potential?"

Percy smiled. "She did. I was a bit sceptical at first, but after a short conversation with Helga and her recommendation. I think Hermione Granger can be a viable candidate."

Zabini said with mild surprise. "Intriguing. Her authority worship ruled her out, what changed?"

Percy said with concern. "Dumbledore. Helga told me he tired to use Legilimency on Miss Granger and she caught him red handed. I will keep an eye on her and see how it goes. If Miss Granger thinks for herself, then she might be the best candidate as my successor."

Zabini raised his mug of butter beer. "Then I wish you all the best. Cheers!"

Percy smiled. "Cheers!"

AN: One more chapter then Year two will be declared complete. The last chapter will wrap things up and introduce what's to come in year three. Meanwhile I have a little side story for you all. Enjoy!

Side story: Tachikoma's adventure

A mysterious mist rolled in from the mountains and over the tranquil lake, over a tranquil sleepy town. Along with mysterious alien beings killing everything that was caught in the mist.

Many town folks took shelter within the supermarket. Frightened and fearful of the creature within the mist, a few brave and foolish soul ventured into the mist, but none came back.

It was during this time close to the supermarket, that two magical constructs were running for their dear existence. Clicking and whistling in fright. One might question why two blue armoured spider like golems had to fear from a flock of pale white spiders with human like teeth and jaws.

The Tachikomas were not running from the spiders, it was running full speed from the massive tentacles that was chasing after them. Swearing and cursing the entire way.

The Tachikomas were given a break when their scanner found a massive building with a gate opening up before them. It didn't take them long to choose exposing themselves to none magical then face the tentacle abomination from Root knows where.

Norm was a supermarket's bag boy. He was just as scared as everyone else when the mist rolled in, but he would never admit that, not before all his co-worker and the prettiest girl Sally. Him along with Myron, Jim and Ollie the assistant manager switched on the generator and opened the gates. He volunteered to go outside and clear the vents, against David Drayton's advice.

Just as the gate lifted up, mist poured in. It lifted higher and higher, Norm was ready to go out when two massive blue spiders barrelled in whistling and clicking unlike anything he had ever seen before. He pushed himself against the partially opened gate, scared out of his mind. Myron, Jim Ollie and David literally jumped onto the pallets and shelves in terror.

Norm screamed. "What the fuck are those!"

Jim the mechanic shouted back in fear. "Why the fuck you asking me!?"

The two blue spider things were swinging their arms up and down at him. Up then down, it took Norm a moment to realized they were making gestures. It looked like they were telling him to close the gate.

It was then he felt something wrapped around his ankle and pulled. He fell on his front, knocking his breath out, he turned onto his back and saw a pale grey tentacle wrapped around his leg, with more coming out of the mist. Norm screamed in fear. "Oh God please HELP ME!"

David tried to warn them, he tried to stop them. Tentacles got Norm's leg and tried to pull him out. Norm's other leg pushed against the gate, fighting against the tentacle monster. Myron and Jim were no help at all as they stared in horror at the scene before them. He and Ollie looked towards those blue spider things and saw one opened the others 'abdomen'. It was taking out things he only just recognise, notepad, pens, duct tapes, nets and so on. David was confused at how frantic they moved.

It was then Norm screamed in pain as the tentacle took a bite out of his leg. The tentacles has mows of sharp teeth, then the blue spider thing clicked and whistled loudly as it pulled out a short metal rod of some sort.

The blue spider thing gave the rod a shake and blue blades made of light appeared at either end of the rod, it look like an exotic punching sword. David said in disbelief. "Is that a lightsaber!?"

Ollie replied in equal disbelief. "If it is, it's the coolest lightsaber I've ever seen."

The blue spider thing brought the weapon down onto the tentacle that was pulling on Norm and cut it clean through. David could heard a roar in the distance, all the other tentacle flailed frantically, attempting to reclaim their prey. The other spider thing pulled Norm to safety while the one wielding the lightsaber kept on cutting the tentacles.

The blue spider that had pulled Norm to safety took out some sort of colourful disc and threw it with unbelievable strength, straight out of the opening of the gate. A couple of seconds later, the roar of a loud explosion could be heard from outside. The tentacles pulled out an instant later, both blue spider jumped and griped the gate, they pulled the gate back down despite the sound of gears grind in protest and closed it.

Everyone just stared at the unusual pair of spiders, David felt exhausted as the adrenaline rush wore off. He said what everyone had on their mind. "What the hell are you?"

One of the blue spider thing took what looked like a large white paper pad and a permanent marker. It wrote something onto the pad and showed it to him.

David's eyes almost bugged out when he read the pad. He said to the other three. "Hello. My name is Jack, the one next to me is my brother Bob. We are the Tachikomas."

Jim said in shock. "Wait! Those ugly thing can write?! They understand what we are saying!?"

Jim had his answer when both Tachikomas gave him the middle fingers.

Norm snorted at their gesture. "Look like they understood what you said Jim and they don't like it." Norm then hissed in pain. "Oh fuck, that really hurts."

One of the Tachikomas came up to Norm with disinfectant and bandage. It started to clean his wound and wrapping it up. Myron said in concern. "Hey. You know what your doing? Don't think an alien knows how to fix people."

The Tachikoma pulled out a A4 piece of paper and hand it to Myron. His jaw almost came off. Jim said to him. "What does it say?"

Myron looked to his friend and said. "It's a certification that says he's a qualify medic."

Jim said in shock. "How does an alien get this!?"

David said to them. "Guys, how can you be so sure they are aliens?"

Jim said to David. "You never know with those government fuckers, I bet they had something to do with this and... them!" Jim pointed at the Tachikomas.

Norm while still laying on the floor said. "Jim! In case you haven't notice. Those two saved my life, if they're aliens, they're good in my book."

Ollie added. "I have to agree with Norm, if they weren't here. God knows what would have happen to him."

One of the Tachikomas lifted up a placard that said. 'Not aliens.'

David said to them. "Then what are you?"

The Tachikoma quickly wiped the placard and jotted something down. 'It's complicated. We're the Tachikomas. We're like robots that was made on earth.'

Ollie said in surprise. "Robot!? Are you from the future or something?"

The Tachikoma held up the placard. 'We are here for Sarah Connor. Seen her anywhere?'

Everyone's jaws dropped. That was until another placard came up. 'Come on! You guys watch too much Terminator.'

Norm laughed. "They even got a sense of humour."

Just as the others were about to ask more question. Someone shouted from the warehouse entrance to the supermarket. "Hey! Is everyone all right? We heard screams."

David shouted back. "We're fine Amanda. We will be out in a minute."

David turned to the rest. "OK guys. We need keep the Tachikomas a Secrets for now."

Ollie asked. "Why? The rest deserve to know."

David explained. "Everyone is scared out of their minds. If we spring this on them and what's out there, we could cause a real panic. We will tell them in a couple of hours, when everyone calms down."

Jim said to them. "David is right. Those things will scare the hell out of the women and children. Keep them in the warehouse for now. They can look after Norm, while we calm everyone down."

Norm grimaced as he tried to move. "Yea, it still hurts like hell, I can't move like this."

David looked at everyone then said. "OK, so it's decided. Let's go then." Everyone with the exception of Norm and the Tachikomas left the warehouse.

(Line break)

"You expect us to believe that there are... monsters out in the mist!? Is this some sort of sick joke you all planned to get me back?" Brent said with anger.

David said with exasperation. "Brent, this is not..."

Brent interrupted. "No! I'm not going to listen to a word you say. I honestly thought you are a good person, when you offer to help me. Now I see this is all a big joke. Me and the others are leaving."

While Brent and the others were arguing with David and his group. Irene Reppler, an elderly third grade school teacher decided to go to the warehouse and see if Norm needed help.

Moments later screams could be heard from the warehouse, causing Brent and David to stop their argument. They were about to see what had happened when the Tachikomas rushed out into the shop floor with Irene chasing after them with a walking stick. For an old lady, she was very fast and nimble, scoring multiple hits on the Tachikomas.

Norm stumbled out on his one good leg, he tried to stop Irene. "Wait! Stop! Miss Reppler! They are not hurting me!" Many others panicked and kept their distance from the blue spiders. While David and Ollie rushed in to pull Irene off the Tachikomas.

David held onto the struggling Irene and said. "Miss Reppler! Stop! They saved Norm from being killed. They helped us."

Irene said sternly. "What!? How can you say that? Those things are monsters, they would've killed..."

One of the Tachikomas held up a placard. 'Stop hitting us! We're the good guys!'

The other Tachikoma held up another placard. 'What the hell was that for! You crazy old woman!'

Irene responded by throwing her stick and scored a hit that dented the Tachikoma's head. She said angrily. "Don't use that language with me. Young man!"

Jack screeched and clicked at the sudden assault while Bob checked the dent on his brother's head.

Brent said with a slack jaw expression. "What the hell are those!? Some sort of government experiments!?."

At this point, the three army personnel found the floor very fascinating as more then a few people within the shop were looking at them.

The Tachikoma Bob held up a placard. 'For that last time. NO! We're not aliens, not robot form the future or Government experiments.'

Brent read the placard, then said. "Then what are you?" Everyone wanted to know as well, as they looked at the two blue spider things.

Tachikoma Jack held up another placard. 'It will take a while to explain.'

It took almost an hour to explain their origin and the world they came from. Things that normal people were not suppose to know about.

Brent rubbed the bridge of his nose. "I almost wish I didn't ask. So you two are sentient golems made by your creator who happens to be a witch. There are secret society of magical beings, along with wizards and witches that has hidden themselves for millennia."

It was then a woman shouted. "Heathen! It was you that has brought Armageddon upon us!"

Jim said with annoyance. "Oh for Christ sake. Ms Carmody. Give it a rest..."

The woman Carmody interrupted fanatically. "You do not get to say his name! You whom have worked with the devils to bring this evil down on us. This is all their fault, them and that devil cock sucking slut of a wit..." Two cans of corns collided with Carmody's head at high speed, knocking her out.

Everyone were silent as they looked towards the direction were the cans came from. Jack held up a placard. 'No one insult our creator.'

Bob held up another placard. 'Except for us.'

Ollie said to everyone. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm glad they shut her up."

Sally moved to the front and said to Tachikomas. "Can you help us? Isn't there anything you can do."

Jack looked to Bob and wrote something down onto the placard. 'This never should have happened in the first place. We think someone is jamming this area from the magical community.'

Brent said with concern. "Are you saying someone send those creature to kill us on purpose!"

Jack held up another placard. 'Yes. We don't know why, but not everyone in magical society want peace with mundane or even hide from them, there are those that want to enslave all of you or wipe you out.'

Many muttered in concern and fear. Bob whistled and held up a card. 'However we will stop them, all we need to do is send a beacon for help, but we do have a problem.'

Norm said to them. "What's the problem?"

Jack replied with the placard. 'We can setup the magic circle to send the beacon, but we can't cast the spell. We need to find out if one of you have the power to cast magic.'

Sally said with trepidation. "What if none of us can cast magic."

Jack looked to Bob then held another placard up. 'We will cross that bridge when we come to it. For now we need a small amount of blood from everyone and pray there is one magical among you.'

Bob took out a medi kit and lab equipments.

(Line break)

It had been a couple of hours since the Tachikomas took everyone's blood sample. Norm said with a smile while holding a photo album. "I don't believe it. You guys were made by a nine year old girl!?"

While Bob was testing the blood sample, Jack held up a placard. 'Yep, our creator is a genius even among the best of Britain.'

Norm whistled. "Who's the girl with red eyes? She's hot."

Jack held up another placard. 'That's Satsuki Yumizuka. Our creator's sister.'

Norm said with surprise. "Wait, isn't that..."

Private Wayne Jessup interrupted while shouting at his superiors. "How can you be so calm about this!? Why have they kept us in the dark. People are dying! This is all..."

"Quite Private! This is not the place or the time to..." Admonished his superior.

Brent came up to the soldiers. "What's going on?"

"Nothing. There is nothing going on here. Private just nervous with what's going on at the moment." The older soldier replied.

Wayne said angrily. "Then what the hell happened to project Arrowhead!"

His superior growled. "Private. I hope you are ready for court martial!"

Jim came up to the group with others. "What the hell is project Arrowhead. Has it got something to do with them." Jim pointed at the Tachikomas.

Wayne said to them. "I never seen those blue spiders in my life. They are nothing like the creatures we saw within project Arrowhead."

David said calmly. "What is project Arrowhead?"

Wayne's superior said angrily. "Wayne! Another word..."

Brent pushed the soldier away and growled. "Let the man speak! I like to know what you people..."

Gun shot were heard as one of the soldier shot the celling. "None of you need to know... ARGHHH" Sound of strong electric current was heard as the soldier fell to the floor twitching uncontrollably. The Tachikoma with a stun gun came out of invisibility behind the down soldier. Brent and Jim quickly disarmed all three soldiers and tied them up, except for Wayne.

Brent looked towards the Tachikoma that stunned the soldier and said. "Thanks."

Jack held up a placard. 'You're welcome. I like to know about project Arrowhead as well.'

Wayne looked to everyone then said. "Project Arrowhead is military attempt to open a gateway into another dimension. We were only observing them, It was NOT suppose to be a passable gate way into our world!"

Brent growled. "It was you people who brought those creatures HERE! Do you have any idea how many people are dead because of you lot!"

Wayne looked visibly upset. "We don't know what went wrong!? The thunderstorm were not suppose to cause this accident. It should have been impossible for those things to crossover!"

Bob whistled at them and held up a test tube with blue liquid inside. Brent wanted to shout at Wayne, but stopped himself. He said with clear agitation. "What does that colour mean? Good news I hope."

Jack held up a placard. 'YES! We got a hit. We can send help.'

David said with hope. "Who is it?"

Bob held up a placard. 'We didn't get to test everyone. But we have one wizard. Congratulation Billy Drayton. You're a wizard.'

The eight year old boy looked to his father with a shock expression. David said with surprise. "My son is a wizard!?"

Jack held up a placard. 'Yes. And we can get help. The circle is ready. All he needs to do is place his hand on the circle. It will only drain a little magic from him. Make him a little tire. We need to do this now before it gets dark.'

David said to his son. "Billy. Don't be scared, OK. I will be here next to you."

Father and son stood near the circle that was prepared for them. Billy placed his hand on the circle and it glowed bright blue. Moments later a blue beam shot through the roof and into the skies.

Everyone watched with anticipation. Sally shouted. "Everyone LOOK! The mist is disappearing!"

Everyone looked outside and saw the mist quickly vanishing. Blue afternoon skies once again dominate the scene and no alien creatures could be seen at all on the deserted street.

Brent said with joy. "They did it. They..." Brent became alarm when David and Bill Drayton were nowhere to be seen. Along with the Tachikomas. It was then several unmarked black cars pulled up in front of the supermarket.

(Line break)

David saw the mist dissipate and he was no longer within the supermarket, at least not like the one he was in before. The supermarket looked like a shadow image of itself, it's almost like it wasn't there.

David could see through the ceiling and saw a massive glowing circle with strange symbols that was dominating the skies above them.

David looked around and was relief when he saw his son, along with the Tachikomas.

The mist was also gradually clearing up. He almost screamed in fear when he saw a ten meter tall mantis like monstrosity. It lumbered towards them raising it's long pincers.

The Tachikomas were already in front with their lightsaber. It was then David felt a gust of powerful wind from behind and saw a red flash. The ten meter tall mantis monster was split in half from head to crotch, drenching the Tachikomas in alien gore.

David looked behind him and came face to face with a man with blood red spiky hair wearing a half mask covering his eyes. He said to them. "I should have know you two were involved. I hope the both of you knew that Tsukiko left America just this morning."

David watched as Jack and Bob clicked and whistled in panic. The man said to them. "I will send you guys back with stars of Military Valour. It's the least I can do. Go behind me, the others will arrange for your departure. I will take care of the rest." The Tachikoma waved him and his son good bye then left.

The man said to him for the first time. "And you are?"

David replied. "David Drayton."

The man said in response. "I see, you're a bystander whom also possess magic. Like your son. My apologies that you and your son are here. The High Elves magic can be quite indiscriminate. Stay behind me for now, we got company."

David grabbed his son and moved behind the man as several more of those mantis creature came into view, along with massive tentacle squid, not unlike the one that tried to grab Norm. There were also large spider like creatures moving towards them. David wondered how they were going to survive the horrors before them.

The man said to him without looking back. "Names Adam Taurus. We will keep you safe." Adam shouted. "Hunters! Fire at will!"

David looked back as dozens of weapon wielding men and women open fire at the creatures that was bearing down on them.

A man wielding what looked like a twig lunched streams of blue flames at the spiders. Another with what looked like an oversize exotic gun blew a mantis creature's head clean off. He saw a woman with a massive scythe cut down the tentacle monster like an exotic dancer. Those people knew what they were doing, they hunted those creatures before and it shows.

As the mist became clearer and clearer. The number of monsters were clear to see, there were so many of them, too many for those hunters. Then a massive explosion detonated in the distance, taking out many of those creatures. David looked towards where the shot came from and almost fell on his behind. As three massive aerial vessels came into view. Each had numerous protruding wings with long hulls. One was bigger then the other two. They rained down blue bolts of death onto the hordes of monsters.

It was then what sounded like a chime came from Adam's pocket. He answered. "Yes? What is it?"

The device replied. "Sir. We have a 75 meter colossus in area 14J. We're requesting heavy ordinance against the target. I repeat we need multiple heavy ordinance."

Adam said. "All hunters, evacuate from area 14J and keep an eye on the colossus. All vessels target the colossus when it come into view."

A different person spoke through Adam's device. "There is no need to divert the vessel, Adam. Forward onto Dawn will take down the colossus before it leaves the area."

Adam said reluctantly. "Then I will leave it in your hand. Director. Don't let that creature escape. It will be a PR nightmare if the mundane saw that thing."

Specialist Tactical Airship: Forward onto Dawn

An old man with dark brown hair with streaks of grey looked out the vessel's command tower. He said with a commanding voice. "Phyllis. Fully charge Archimedes lance and lock on target."

Another man with military uniform said to the old man. "If I may Director, I think it would be wise..."

The Director cut him off. "Shut up councillor."

The man stood back. "Of course sir."

Phyllis said to them. "Archimedes lance is fully charged. Target locked."

Director gave the command. "Fire." He smiled at the coming carnage.

A bright yellow bolt of light launched from the front of the vessel, travelling at Mach eight. The bolt smashed into the 75 meter colossus. The massive six legged creature exploded from the impact, raining alien gores and blood within a several miles radius. Many hunters and huntresses would curse the Director's name before the day was done.

(Line break)

The battle was under control as David watched the spectacle before him. It was then he knew he needed to ask a favour. "Mr Taurus. Can you send someone to check on my wife. Please. The house is number 29 at the shores of long lake, across Shelter mountain."

Adam nodded and used his device. "Team 8. have you found survivors at the residential area of long lake. Specifically number 29" Adam then looked to David and said. "What does your wife look like?"

David said with hope. "Long blond hair, blue denim jacket, white Caucasian..."

Adam looked away and said. "I'm sorry."

Those words felt heavy, it hit him like a ton of brick. He knew why Adam said that. Tears gathered in David's eyes as he fell on his knees.

Adam placed a hand on David's shoulder and said. "Mrs Drayton." Adam didn't get any response from the man. Adam said again. "David." He looked up at him. Adam continued. "You can mourn for your wife later. You and your son need to get to safety. I know it's hard now. But you need to think of your son now." David nodded at Adam as he and his son were led away by a huntress.

Adam got another call just then. "Sir. We have Obliviated the town. All except for three military personnels. One of them seem to know how the Abyssal managed to enter our dimensions."

Adam said. "Interrogate them thoroughly. I want to know everything, specially how they block the Oracles from predicting this event. Also what are the casualty?"

There was a short pause on the other side. "It's bad Sir. There are very few survivors. The largest congregation was in the supermarket."

Adam pinched the bridge of his nose and said. "Remove all traces of Abyssal involvement from the corpses and have the agents create a suitable scenario to match the disaster. Do what ever it takes to cover this up and get to the bottom of this."

The other side replied. "Yes Sir!"

Adam marched into the battle cutting down another mantis. It would take many many more kills to quell his anger.

(Line break)

Cinder stood within the isolation realm of the High Elves magic, near the Secrets facility project Arrowhead. A young girl, very short for her age appeared beside her. The girl had brown hair on one side, pink on the other with white streaks. The girl's heterochromia eyes looked towards Cinder with a cruel smile.

Cinder smiled back. "Well done Neo. I take it you enjoyed your little game in there."

Neo's smile widened as she nodded at Cinder.

Cinder said in response. "Just remember not to take too long with your toys. It is good to have a hobby, however do not become so engrossed that you forget the time."

Neo wiped the blood from the blade of the umbrella as she smiled fondly at her game. It fascinates her how long the mundane could hold out against her dissection, those marines were her favourite. Their screams brought a smile to her face.

It was then a ten meter mantis bore down on them. It brought it's pincer down on Cinder's back, thinking of eating this easy prey. However it knew it's error when Cinder easily caught it's pincer with one hand, within moment the creature knew it was not facing a prey, but an unimaginable predator. It tried to pull away from her. However it's attempt ended in failure as Cinder didn't even budge one little bit.

The girl next to Cinder smiled at it and waved goodbye. Four mist like distortion came from Cinder, they turned and twisted around the mantis then entered it's body. The mantis body stiffened suddenly before exploding in a shower of gore and blood. Not a drop landed on Cinder as she threw away the mantis pincer. Neo blocked the splatter with her umbrella, she prefer human blood then the Abyssal one's.

Cinder said to Neo. "At least we can say project Arrowhead is a partial success. Even if they tapped into the wrong dimension. Come my dear. We have much to do before the promise day." Neo smiled as she skipped next to Cinder with a blush on her face.

AN: And that's the side story done. I hope you all enjoyed this little additional story. If you haven't guessed which story I used for this little crossover. It's The Mist by Stephen King. Now onto the review.

: Shirou will have more appearance in year 3. That year will have more focus on Hermione and some more appearance on Arcueid, Shiki and Shirou part.

Im a guest: expect the unexpected :)

MissySelenity: I know, but I won't spoil it for you.

Mernom: Got that suit idea from Scrub. It's funny in it's own way. As for Ron and Dumbledore. Have to see. I got plan for them in the future. It's a bit of slapstick now, but it will get more serious as we go down the line.

Reishin Amara: Hope this chapter answer the question, if not. There is more in the next chapter.

Suzululu4moe: How to beat a Mary sue. Get a bigger one.

Harlequin320: Hope this chapter fix it for you.

Guest: I explained Time Accel AGES ago. I don't wanna explain it AGAIN.

Loganjwynn: I actually like Index. Not as much as Mikoto. That girl can eat more then Saber and Ron combine and not gain an inch.

That's all folk, until next time.