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A/N: my imagination can go haywire so if you need anything explained please Pm, or leave it in a review. Thanks!

Last time: The dreadful hearing which lasted for a an hour or two finally came to a close and, "Harry James's Potter is in the custody of his parents Lily and James's Potter however, Haku's will continue at the trial; dismissed." After that the gang celebrated however, the celebration cut to end and they had to board the plane.

Zabuza sat on his knees eating breakfast with Haku who glowed slightly from the sun's light or was just because she was happy? Well, it didn't matter at the moment Zabuza thought as he watched his lover before going back to eating the last of his breakfast.

"Zabuza…" Zabuza hummed indicating that he was listening. "I was thinking that maybe we could grow a garden." His beady black eyes looked piercingly as Haku looked towards the only purple roses that were in a small vase across from the other set of flowers that decorated the small dining area.

"Why not? What do you want to grow in the garden?"

Haku turned from the flowers towards him smiling, "A rose garden."

A rose garden, huh? Zabuza chuckled standing up. "Yeah, roses sound lovely," he stopped for a moment. Lovely? Then he chuckled to himself shaking his head; glancing at Haku from the corner of his eyes. His lips curled as his shark-like teeth showed slightly.

Haku's eyes were widen slightly-no were nearly bugging out their sockets. Zabuza never used that word, never once has she heard him say love/lovely in a sentence or other except for the incident with Kakashi. Haku's eyes went back to normal and she stood up walking towards Zabuza who was still standing by the sink. She placed her plate inside and he began to wash the plates just as she placed her arms around his sides and her head on his back.

Silence fell for moment as their thoughts were nearly one in the same. Zabuza has changed. "Thank you, Zabuza-san," she said releasing him and walking away towards the shoji doors that lead towards the cooler.

'Perhaps steak …' Haku knew that they rarely ate steak and shared it on occasion however, tonight was as good as any. So with that she closed the cooler and the doors and exited heading towards the bucket and cleansed it out once more, adding cold water and placing the meat inside.

"Zabuza-san," Zabuza turned from the side doors and turned to face Haku. "I'm heading to Yamanaka's flower shop to buy the rose seeds. Do you want me to stop and get anything?"

Zabuza thought for a moment. "No, I'll get it once I'm done plowing the wood and working outside. Where exactly do you want the garden?"

It was Haku's turn to look thoughtful she then pointed towards the front yard/ entrance and Zabuza understood. "Alright, we can start on that after you come back."

Haku nodded and with a bold move (because it still surprise Zabuza and her even though they did that) kissed Zabuza on the cheek and headed off. Zabuza shook his head sideways before taking a few steps and stopping alongside a compartment; grabbing the lawn mower he began to trim the grass.

Tsunade walked through the Uchiha district followed by a brooding non to happy Snape. However, just because he was brooding to the heavens doesn't mean he couldn't feel the emptiness that surrounded this particular side of the village. "Haku's home is farther down this district almost nearing the Uchiha forest and end grounds."

Snape nodded taking in the information his black robes bellowing behind him. Tsunade led him down the streets and small markets passing all of it up heading down a straight path that looked as though it was endless. However, after passing what seemed to be a cemetery and small forest they reached a clearing and Tsunade wished that they didn't choose the farthest portion that was the Uchiha district, but when she opposed the idea she didn't expect them to agree with the Uchiha on staying in what was the Uchiha lands.

"They can stay in the Uchiha district," Sasuke simply answered as if he was discussing the weather. He then turned towards Haku as if Zabuza wasn't there, but that wasn't the case.

There was no need for it, but it was in a cottage that was to be a vacation home that they lived in thankfully. You see, the Uchiha clan wasn't allowed to go anywhere far with the elders keeping an eye on them and Sasuke Uchiha who took a liking towards Haku didn't mind really and so the house was remodeled and painted into a color Haku loved.

Snape memorized and took in his surroundings after all he with an escort of an agent was to retrieve the guest in two days' time.

"We're almost there," Tsunade broke the silence and a cottage of a light white reached their sights. A tannish-white fence surrounded the area that led towards the entrance way; Tsunade motioned him along and he followed.

TX…

Haku entered the flower shop with the bell chirming lightly. There were so many flowers! Beautiful ones, Haku would need to stop and buy some white lilies for the graves. It was her way of thanking the raven even though it was in a twisted sort of way he helped her.

"Hey, Haku," Ino greeted, Haku greeted back. "Oh, the seed of roses. Sure, come follow me in the back."

Ino led Haku towards the back were the flower of roses were and detailed her on each and Haku told her what roses she wanted. "Pink, purple, red, orange, white and yellow…" Ino jotted in memory. "Gotcha. If you want we have the artificial blue, green, and black roses –

Haku shook her head in the negative. "No, that is fine, but can I have five sets of white lilies?"

Ino shrugged with a nod and handed Haku her bags of seeds. "Sure, thing. "

She took Haku back to the front and went to get the five sets of white lilies. "Would you like to have the lilies for later, I can have them ready for when you need them, Haku-Chan. You would have to pay the down payment now, and pay the rest when you come to get them."

Haku thought for a moment. "Yes, I'll do that. How much?"

"Well, for the rose seeds it is 35059 yen (345 US. Dollars) the down payment is 22061 yen (217.09 US. Dollars) for the five sets of white lilies….."

Haku paid for the items and waved goodbye her purple kimono with white swirls blew gently. "If you see Sakura-Chan do tell her I said hello, Ino-Chan."

Ino inwardly frowned, but nodded anyways.

Haku finally left the flower shop perhaps…Haku took the small pouch with money. "2257- 33…" Haku counted the money she had enough to get two bottles of sweetened sake. On the way, Haku blushed as she remembered the first night when they returned home with sweetened sake.

TX...

Snape eyes landed on Zabuza as they walked closer. They stopped and Tsunade folded her arms, brow raised. "You want something, fifth?" Zabuza never addressed Tsunade as the hokage and frantically the woman just snorted at his question really.

Zabuza hunched down and turned off the switch to the mower; "You have guest coming within two days I expect you back by then."

Now, Zabuza turned to face the hokage. "Snape here will stay until then as he will be staying along with the guest. Don't worry you won't need to leave until he's- she gestured to Snape; "is settled in."

"So, what's the mission?"

Tsunade tilted her head, but not in confusion. "Simple really just find out the information on the group known as the Code Breakers. The ministry is in need of assistance on that matter –

"A matter such as that would take more than two days to complete," Zabuza said nonchalantly.

"Yes, I know," Tsunade answered back tersely. "However, the gist is that you cause no trouble, you shouldn't be a suspect. They move every day of the week, so it shouldn't be hard."

Zabuza clicked his tongue and opened the side shoji screen doors; Tsunade and Snape followed suit. The potion master was unused to removing his shoes before entering a building or such, but obliged placing them on the small shelf that was specifically used for shoes.

Tsunade didn't however, but respected and stayed rooted as she knew Zabuza would still hear her. "I know this is sudden and I said that you would be on leave until I ordered, but you and Kakashi would get this done faster and the pay involve would be generous for the rest of the week and the following."

"Two days that's it?" Zabuza asked carrying some steak in his hands. Tsunade nodded. "Alright then, I'll leave immediately when we're finished here."

Tsunade nodded satisfied, "Alright then," then she turned towards Snape. "A magical agent of the Akademī for special courses will be the one helping escort the others here- She held up her hand in silence. " That agent will arrive by tomorrow morning – She's a good friend of the TakaYuchi's."

Snape nodded as Tsunade left.

"So, what do you need me to do?" Snape asked Zabuza as he followed him through the kitchen.

"Well," Zabuza said as he washed his hands before beginning to season the meat. "Nothing- just sit back…."

Snape pinched the bridge of his nose, but sat on the zabuton looking around finding the purple roses interesting. "Those flowers are beautiful."

Zabuza chuckled as he finished up with the seasoning. "Haku wouldn't take her eyes of them, so we got them. "

Snape pursed his lips at that. "Zabuza," the shinobi hummed; taking out a silver pan and added a little oil. However, before Snape could finish the shoji screen doors slid open and Haku walked in with small bags to her right thigh and a bag in hand.

"Snape-san," Haku greeted, "Nice to see you."

On the plane

"Molly don't worry, you'll be just fine. Just think of this as a vacation," Lupin said gently.

Molly looked unsure; she was so used to going to the Black Estate and cleaning up there that- "Well, if you say so."

Petunia snorted. "Why would you need to worry?"

"Well, you see-" Lupin smiled scratching his back of his head.

"Don't- she doesn't need to know. But seriously," Sirius said sounding exasperated. "Molly you just need to relax. You always so serious- just relax."

Molly sighed and ran a hand through her messy red hair. Arthur placed a hand on his wife's shoulders nodding, "take a break dear."

"So, these are your cousins, mate," Ron said loudly to Harry who face palmed and sighed.

"Yes, Ron. Dudley – However, Dudley just flexed his muscles (whatever he did have) "Look, once this stupid trials over we're going back to how we were got it. Honestly if your sister wasn't normal, I bet mom and dad wouldn't even bother, but then- he looked at Harry. "She is and we have no choice."

The wizards and witches were glaring, but Harry sighed once again. "Right, so will-

"You better not do anything freakish, boy." Vernon growled.

My, word Harry never sighed this much. "They took away our wands, uncle we can't do magic."

That seemed to please the whale –man. "Dudley son, do this for our normal family member."

Dudley nodded and reluctantly sat with Harry and his friends.

"So, Lily," Petunia turned to converse with her sister. "The TakaYuchi's is the home in which we are staying? "

Lily shrugged and Petunia narrowed her eyes. "You don't know where we're going be staying during this trial thing?"

"Not really," Lily answered honestly. "To tell you the truth none of us know. Haku said we were going to her home, but that's about it."

Petunia's nose crinkled in disgust. "Why did I bother?"

It's been two hours and they had a total of ten hours to go.

Haku helped placing the vegetables on the board and cutting them. "Well, Snape-san you can help with the guest room."

The steak was cooking lovely causing the cottage home to smell strongly of a home meal.

Snape had no qualms with that and once the vegetables were set, Haku washed the board and knives putting them up before gesturing Snape along. The house seemed small like any cottage home, but Snape noticed that it wasn't so.

It wasn't long as Haku led him towards a wider shoji screen door; she opened it and it was completely empty save for the two light colored tables with small decorations on it. "This room is the quest room," Haku said as they entered. Snape took note that it was like the rest of the walls, halls and the kitchen a Berkshire beige/white; it was also just contained a floor board and one or two sliding windows.

He watched as she opened a compartment and took out several white mats. "Snape-san, I hope you don't mind, but you will be sharing this room with males- corner to the far left –"she pointed towards where the left far table was. "This room is broken into two areas, "Haku stood placed down the futons and walked along the walls pulling out what was a sliding door. "We don't have guest rooms per say since this home was remodeled for our liking."

Snape nodded somewhat understanding.

"Now, then let's get to work."

It was very refreshing doing it by hand than it was by magic and Snape really couldn't explain it as he worked with Zabuza in the yard. Perhaps it was because of the reward that came with the satisfaction or the fact that it was peaceful.

A door click as it slid open from the back. Haku stood with a tray in hand. Zabuza stopped and Snape followed suit, waltzing towards Haku. "I made some rice balls since the food is still coking."

Zabuza took a rice ball bit into it. With a small flush, Snape's stomach growled and with a defeated sigh he took a rice ball as well. "This is good."

Haku nodded said a quick thank you and went back to cooking and cleaning. "Come on we have a few hours before dark," and besides he hasn't trained yet. Indeed a few hours passed by and they came in with dirty clothing. An hour after showing, but before dark Snape found him-self watching the two sparring. However, he could see that they were moving slower for his benefit. It was amazing. Never, before has he seen such gymnastics... perhaps Hogwarts could use what the muggles called physical education in their curriculum.

Haku flipped as she dodged Zabuza's kicks. Zabuza then stood out his stance and Haku followed.

Dinner was interesting as he knew it would be from the rice balls that he had earlier. Haku was a good cook and the house was as clean as ever. However, right now it didn't matter as the thought of his hassle that came in the form of several brats and dunderheads –

"So, you and Kakashi-san are leaving to investigate," Snape heard Haku say as if she was confirming what Zabuza told her.

"The pay is good and will provide us with the amount needed for our guest, "Zabuza sad taking cut piece of steak into his mouth. "I'll return by the time they arrive."

Haku sighed looking down as she cut a several small pieces of steak before taking a bite. She then looked back up, "Just come back safely, Zabuza."

The shinobi nodded and they finished in silence. Once through, Zabuza stood headed out the shoji screen doors, down the halls and towards their room to get ready to leave. He came back down twenty minutes later, seeing Haku standing by the entrance way he kissed her on her temple then her cheek, before his mask was swiftly removed and he kissed her lightly on the lips; "I'll be back."

Haku nodded she knew he would. With a leap Zabuza left the cottage and was jumping through the trees as he sighed. 'Damn it…' 1). He didn't get to drink and enjoy his sake and 2) he was leaving Haku home.

"Yo," Zabuza cursed the copy-ninja who just curved his one eye into a smile.

XXXX...

Vernon looked at his watch and yawned. Five more hours to go! He yawned again and looked around craning is tiny neck to see the freaks asleep. Tsk; well at least their wands were taken away. Heh, he had to hand it to the other freaks - all magical are freaks- they knew how to do business. Vernon yawned once more before his eyes closed.

Attention all passengers; attention all passengers.

Harry and the others stirred.

All passengers we will be landing in Japan in actually five minutes. Repeat we will be landing in Japan in actually five minutes.

"Finally!" Ron exclaimed as he rubbed the sleep out of his eyes.

George rolled his eyes at his youngest brother, "You act like we never flown on a plane before."

"It would be best if we had our wands though," Fred complied and George nodded along in agreement.

It was ashamed that Molly heard though, "and, it's a good thing too! You don't use magic for everything!"

Molly was huffing by the time she was done and five minutes right on queue the plane landed near an airport.

Snape who as enjoying some afternoon tea sighed in annoyance; his eyes landing on the tea that was to be abandoned; "the things I do for the sake of the good."

Haku giggled startling him slightly. "Here Snape –san," she held out a bag of rice balls.

Snape looked up towards the now blue sky that shine brightly then back at the teen/adult that was wearing a white women's yukata with a flower pattern. She was up since before the first sunrise most likely training and such.

"You should go rest Haku."

"Thank you for the concern, but you should really get going. " Snape nodded and stood taking the rice balls. When he returns it should be around the same if not a good few hours before Zabuza returned. Hopefully however, the dunderheads would see enough of Japan before they would actually head to Haku's home.

"Urgh, How long do we have to stand here?!" Ron glowered as he waited with the others. As they stood waiting for whoever was to come and get them many people passed them. However, it was several people who had the aura of: come near me and you die- that caught their attention.

"OGA! " They turned their heads to see a teen with spiky styled hair who looked more like a delinquent more than anything. "Hilda!" The person that stopped by the Oga person was the Hilda as they learned and Sirius, Fred and George whistled. They carried a baby with them, but it seemed that what really made them stand stun was when the two punched the one they assumed was their friend and walk away as if nothing happened.

"Whoa, "Sirius breathed. "She was a knock out."

"Yes, and she was sixteen," Molly said turning red.

Hermione pointed towards a long bench and the group eagerly sat there waiting. "You dunderheads are annoying to work with," Harry whipped his head and turned only to see Snape. Ron had his mouth wide open and Ginny didn't know what to do.

"Snape," Lupin started. "What are you doing here? We weren't informed that you were going to –

"And, I was already here long before, Dumbledore received the letter. Now, come we have someone to go and meet at a certain hotel."

A black limousine pulled up. Snape exchanged a few words before turning to the wizards and the Dursley's. "Get in he will take us to the hotel."

Once settled…. "So, how are the TakaYuchi's? Are they-?

Snape pinched the bridge of his nose. "You'll find that not everything is what it seems." He hurriedly added, "I do not mean that in a bad way. Haku is living exceptionally well."

Lily sighed tiredly. "So, we won't know anything until we arrive." The silence confirmed her answer.

Ron exclaimed rather awed struck, "Whoa... you see that."

Harry nodded unable to speak.

Hermione frown. "This country is rather violent with-

Snape snorted; "Please, Granger don't start assuming so early. It is customary like China to learn to defend oneself no matter what status one is."

"Cool!" Dudley exclaimed clearly he saw the one guy with orange spiky hair take out several others with one kick. "I totally want to come here for our summer vacations!"

The Dursley's only paid attention to their son's joy as Molly exclaimed, "That's outrageous! They were children –they don't need to know how to –

Snape shook his head not bothering to look at her. "Not all the world cuddles their children, Molly."

Molly had nothing to say and turned towards her husband who just looked tired yet, fascinated.

"Excuse me," the driver removed the panel speaking perfect yet accented English. "But, as you have noticed we are no longer in Karakura airport and we will soon be leaving Karakura town within a few more hours. Please stay tight until we reach the next city's airport."

"Wait I thought we were going to a hotel?" Lupin questioned confusedly.

"The hotel is in the next city over, sir."

The panel was closed again and the wizards huffed tiredly turning towards Snape who just simply shrugged. Well, this certainly was a way to prolong the inedible!

Snape stretched and then took out the rice balls Haku made. "Here there are enough for all of you I believe. Haku made them," multiple stomachs growled and Dudley was the first to take one followed by Harry then a hesitant Ginny followed by everyone else.

They passed up several other homes and markets including a dojo where kids were practicing / training in karate; as much as that fascinated them it was still unbelievable. "Whoa it's totally different from Hogwarts..." Hermione breathed.

The driver suddenly halted the car. The panel was suddenly opened, "Please restrain from looking at anything. We are heading into a front." The driver didn't elaborate and started to drive slowly as explosions went off.

They turned to Snape who shook his head he didn't know. Flashes of light passed them by like blurs, but it felt like hours as the driver continued to carefully pass through whatever they were passing through. Soon, it was over.

Zabuza covered himself within the darkness next to him was Kakashi who took in everything with his Sharigan eye. "Come on let's go," Kakashi said as he took the lead. They got their information and it's time to head back to the minister.

"This better be worth it," Zabuza remarked as they blurredly ran.

"It will be," Kakashi said smiling with is eye curve. Along the way while they were heading towards the minister Kakashi teased him to no end and Zabuza didn't want to strangle him as much as he did then. No, he thought wrong as they swiftly were escorted back to their nations by a woman who worked for district 46 because Kakashi wouldn't shut up and the thing is the copy-ninja was enjoying him-self.

Just before Vernon could open his mouth the driver stopped the car and opened the panel. "We're here."

Snape ushered them out and the driver left once paid. Snape told them they had to wait until the agent showed up however, they only had wait five minutes total before a voice reached their ears, "Are you the Wizards and civilians that am I to escort?"

The group turned to see a girl with narrow like blue eyes, silver hair dressed in white. "Which one of you is Snape-san?"

Snape answered.

"I am Lt. Magi and will escort you all so please- "She outstretched her arm;" Grab on to each other." With pure disgust the Dursley's obeyed and the last to grab on to someone was Sirius who was grabbed by Lupin. He grabbed Snape who held on to Lt. Magi's shoulder. With a quiet air surrounding them and a silent whoosh following a light glow from an alchemistic circle; the group vanished from the spot.

Next time .. they finally arrive!

Karakura Town- from bleach.

Oga/ Hilda and baby Beel from Beelzebub –Yup made a cameo appearance! Along with Furuichi who received his punch!

Code Breaker- cameo appearances, only seen / mentioned briefly.

Until next time! I'm out!