Twilee - I live! (Gets chased by angry mob for slow update) AAAUUUGGGHHHHHHH!!!! Don't kill me! I bring a peace offering in the form of a new chapter! (Ducks under toaster) How did... I'm not even gonna ask. I gotta run or I'll be caught. Enjoy the story!!!!!!
Harry - Hey, wait! You forgot the disclaimer! Damn, this is the second time in a row! TWILEE OWNS NOTHING AND NEVER WILL!!! (Goes off to sulk)
Back in Oomizu's dorm room, Lavender Brown, Hermione Granger, and Parvati Patil were chatting and gossiping, or in Hermione's case, studying…
"Hey, you know what I just thought of?" Lavender smirked as she took out her Potion's textbook, One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi, "Wasn't Oomizu's hair silver and blonde during the sorting? I thought it was just because of the dim lighting in Potion's class where her hair looked blue-green, but now that I think about it… Her hair was actually dark ebony in Charms and just now when we talked with her it was different."
"Hey, you're right. We should ask her about that tonight, but do you think maybe she dyes it?" Parvati leaned forward a little with wide eyes. Lavender shrugged, "I dunno, but if she does then I wonder what her real hair color is… Her eyes are a weird color, too, and have you seen her cat? It looks kind of creepy."
"I like her cat. It's very mysterious." Hermione's glazed over eyes peeked over the edge of her library book. "It's eyes look like they contain a lot more knowledge then a common cat has, like mine. Hmmm…"
While the girls discussed the very abnormal attributes the Uzumakiseiun had, said bluenette was busy thinking of what prank she should play on the twins.
"Maybe I should use a Genjutsu that they're naked in the Great Hall, but they themselves can't tell? Nah, I did that already last time I was here… Perhaps? Nah, too evil… Maybe, if I just tweak the paint it would be okay… I wonder if I should add the Reversal to the paint or perhaps the Multiglow… Hahahahahahaha, this will be perfect!"
"What are you laughing about now, Fricai?" Oomizu turned to look over her shoulder and smiled, "Ah? Lai?" Nodding, the silver-striped ebony Were-Cat spoke, "Atra esterni ono thelduin." Oomizu fully turned her body to face Lai and outstretched her arm as she replied, "Mor'ranr lifa unin hjarta onr."
Lai launched upwards and landed solidly on the surface of her arm, and with feline grace and balance, took her place on Oomizu's left shoulder. "Forgive me for not giving you this letter at breakfast, but I've been busy… reacquainting myself with the castle." Lai brought up her tail, which was clutching an unmarked envelope.
"No return address?"
"No, but it arrived by way of Arget-Rihgoa Wonun."
The now crimson-haired immortal tucked the letter into her robe pocket before commenting, "Silver-Winged Raven, eh? Then there is only one person who could've sent it, but I shall wait until I can properly ward myself from attempting eavesdroppers."
Lai stomach gave a light growl and Oomizu couldn't help but laugh even after her face was clawed, "Hahaha, we-well, hahaha! I-I suppose you'll be joining me for lunch then? Haha!" Lai grumbled in embarrassment, "Why ask when your question has already been answered by my stomach, Knurlhiem?"
"Ooh, onto Dwarvish now, eh? What could I have possibly done to piss you off?"
Lai bat her paw at Oomizu's ear in annoyance as she hissed, "Get moving already!"
The Were-Cat became stone-silent as they neared the Great Hall, but before entering the bluenette courteously asked, "Lai, do you not wish to privilege others with the knowledge that you are an intelligent being?" "You know as well as I do, that should I reveal myself it would only draw unwanted attention onto the both of us."
"Alright, then don't complain to me when you voice is all whispery because you chose not to speak on a daily basis."
"I'll be sure to nag you at night when all others are asleep."
"Tch, there goes my sleep. Just promise you won't tickle my ear with your whiskers again, that makes me a little jumpy."
*Growl* "Hahahahaha! I think we should go in now!" Oomizu hurriedly walked into the Great Hall before Lai could claw her again or tell her in graphic terms just what she'd do to me with a plastic spork, a wooden stake, and a rusty sickle.
The twosome pigged out on fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and various veggies to their hearts content. The end result was two happily bloated friends with enlarged stomachs. "Don't pass out on me, Lai, cause I ain't carryin' you back to the room."
Lai meowed as she rolled onto her back and placed her paws on her belly as she gave a near silent burp. Oomizu grumbled as she carefully picked up the Were-Cat and began her trek to the library. "What have I told you about over-eating? Let's just hope you don't get a stomachache and throw it all up later."
*Burp* "Well, it's not like you were stopping me."
"It's because I thought you would've had enough common sense to pace yourself after what happened last time! Hmph, and here I was thinking you weren't gonna speak."
"No one's around, now why are you going to the library?"
Oomizu stopped as she waited for the rotating stairs to stop before clambering up the steps. "I don't know if the other three are still in the room and there are sections of the library that other students rarely use… I shouldn't wait to open this letter. If he took the time to send me something then it must be important."
Lai only watched her frowning face with golden eyes as she wondered whom she could've been talking about. None of the contacts she knew about used an Arget-Rihgoa Wonun. Well, Lai wouldn't have to wait long as it seemed only seconds passed until they were in front of the library door.
Fortunately, the library was near deserted already except for the few 1st years studying for their first test. 'Speaking of which isn't the test tomorrow? I'll have to check my homework list to see what subject it's for.' Oomizu quickly walked over to the last aisle of books in the back of the library. Light only permeated the edge of the shelves, outlining them in white, but the shadows seemed to creep though it was only midday. History of Magical Government and Ministry is what the once proud plaque announced to any who happened by. Looks are deceiving and many judge the books by the undisturbed dust that settled over the covers and binders. Some even had torn out pages that had been hastily replaced, but all looked sad and miserable with cobwebs connecting binders and pages.
"I'll have to be sure to come back here sometime, the most neglected books often have the most valuable information… Don't breathe through your nose Lai or you'll sneeze and blow our cover."
Lai hissed her reply, "If we weren't already warded I'd make sure you had a permanent reminder of my claws on your face, but I think your yowls of pain would draw too much attention."
Oomizu just gave a cheeky grin before using the ancient language to place several basic wards around the aisle. Wards that used little magic and would not leave any trace, but would effectively trap sound within as well as alert the warder if anyone was approaching.
The envelope was plain with only a red wax seal holding it closed. Oomizu easily popped it open and slid out the letter. Unfolding it, she read:
'Greetings My Love,
I know you told me to not communicate with you while you were at Hogwarts, but the Council is getting anxious. Your prolonged absence has left them in turmoil and they call for your immediate return. I'll do what I can to stall them, but you need to come back for the council meeting in one week on the 27th of September. The meeting will be located at the ruins of Doru Araeba, and will begin at exactly 2:00pm.
I look forward to seeing you once more, and I do hope you won't cause as much trouble as last time.
Sincerely,
Murtagh
P.S. Thorn sends his greetings as well.'
"Murtagh?! How could you have kept this from me?"
Oomizu carefully place the letter back into the envelope. "He is my substitute of sorts. He keeps me informed on what happens with the council and takes my place so that I don't have to attend. You don't know because I hadn't called you from the Realm of Hearts, yet. I didn't find any need to tell you, so I just let it be."
Lai was still fuming with anger so Oomizu sighed, "I know you have the memories of those past, but you can't let their hatred and rage at him keep you from liking him." When she received no answer she frowned, "If you can't like him then at least give him a chance to make you not hate him!"
Oomizu stood up abruptly, startling Lai from her shoulder, but before she deactivated the wards, the Were-Cat leapt into her arms and demanded, "Then at least tell me why he calls you his love."
Oomizu chuckled, "Lai, oh Lai. I've lived for a long, long time. You don't actually expect me to remain celibate in that amount of time? When I take a mate I can prolong that person's lifespan to extraordinary lengths, but they will die at some point. It pains me when they leave, some sooner than others, but I've learned to bury the pain."
"Does this mean you have mortal descendants?"
"More than a mother could handle by herself. In fact, I'm sure I've got at least one descendant in this school right now, but I'll have to check out the school's Student Ancestry Tree... Does this mean you forgive me?"
"… You owe me 5 bottles of milk and 2 salmon."
The bluenette gave a shit-eating grin and took down the wards, "You got it, Fricai."
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Translations:
(Ancient Language)
Fricai - Friend
Atra esterni ono thelduin. - May good fortune rule over you.
Mor'ranr lifa unin hjarta onr. - Peace live in your heart.
Arget-Rihgoa Wonun - Silver-Winged Raven
(Dwarvish)
Knurlhiem - Stonehead
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Twilee - Hiya! I'm starting a poll on who Oomizu should flirt with first. It could be anyone you want, but please be reasonable. (No Dumbledore) Also this does not necessarily mean that this is who she's gonna end up with, it's just a little flirting. Because I don't trust the polls on the user profiles just tell me in reviews. Thanks everybody!