Yawl know the drill.
A/N: my imagination can go haywire so if you need anything explained please Pm, or leave it in a review. Thanks!
Lt., Lieut., L.T. = Lieutenant.
Last time: With a quiet air surrounding them and a silent whoosh following a light glow from an alchemistic circle; the group vanished from the spot.
"What? - Is this some kind of joke?!" Petunia hissed.
Lieutenant Magi looked indifferently as she leaned against the tree. "Kidding? Whatever do you mean? I 'm not kidding."
"Then why are in the middle of NOWHERE?!"
Surrounding the fifteen or so many people were nothing, but trees and sandy brown dirt road.
"Calm down," Snape soothed. However, that did little for the situation in which the Wizards/ witches and the Dursley's saw. Snape faced Lt. Magi, "there must an explanation for stopping in an – he searched the right word, "Clearing."
"Correct," Lt. Magi said monotonously. "Using that kind of Majikku (magic, incantation) – requires a lot of power."
"What does that mean?" Harry asked.
"It means," Lt. Magi replied dryly, "That I need to rest for a few hours."
"Seriously?! By the time we arrive it won't be till tomorrow or never!" Ron over exaggerated.
Lt. Magi wasn't fazed and answered nonchalantly. "It is to be expected we are a day away from Ms. Haku's home."
What?
"What!?" Sirius who was normally cheerful and lucky going barked.
Lt. Magic ignored that and turned to Snape as she was looking towards the left when Sirius was speaking. "We will rest in the woods," she informed as she dug in her white tunic for something.
"Huh? What are you doing?" Dudley asked in a slight panic.
She said no word as she pulled out what seemed to take out a small DynoCap*.
Vernon's eyes widen. "Why those are….Capsule Corporations infamous capsules!"
Lt. Magi nodded her narrow blue like eyes looking impassively. "Yes, that is correct."
"The what?" Ginny asked genuinely confused.
"What?!" Vernon bellowed. "The Capsule Corporation is famous throughout the world! They are the world's largest technology invention company that produces products within portable items-
"That is also correct. However, in fear of other countries - unlike our own, we do not sell them overseas. So, it is a surprise that you know of them."
Harry, Dudley and Petunia were surprised as the others remained silent. Vernon looked sheepish, "Well, I came several years ago for business and Mr. Takawake introduced me to them and if- he sounded sourly now. "If the business went smoothly our company would have stepped up a notch."
Well, that explained it. Lt. Magi took a capsule out and threw it towards the woods. A Boom! And some pink smoke appeared then disappeared revealing a house large enough to fit them most likely.
It was western style with several rooms and two bathrooms. "We will leave as soon as everyone is ready," Lt. Magi commanded after instructing them to head towards a room where Sirius wined because he had to share it with Snape, but relaxed slightly that Lupin was also sharing. You see, the rooms were broken up like so: Ginny and Hermione, Ron and his brothers, Harry and Dudley, The elder Dursley's and then the elder Potter's.
While resting against the frame of a window; Lt. Magi smiled. That was a lie about her powers, but they didn't need to know and the best thing in which her squad was known for was: stalling time.
Xx…
The mission didn't take the two days it was supposed to. It was fairly simple thanks to the girl who was leaking the information among the by standing populaces that passed them by as if the Code Breaker didn't exist.
A teenager with blue hair and pale skin having sharp –killer blue eyes stood among the center of a glass building. "Tooth for a tooth, eye for an eye. Evil for evil."
A short silence before; "That is the law of the Code Breaker as we destroy criminals." The girl backed up, but it was enough for the Code Breaker to light his flame and put his meaning across.
Zabuza was pleased on how swiftly they grabbed the information as they ran through the land heading back towards Konoha his thoughts drifted towards Haku.
Kakashi looked at his companion with his single eye and giggled as if he was in line to purchase the hottest addition to the Icha Icha Paradise series. "Hehehehe…."
Zabuza's raging thoughts which ventured to certain aspects that was Haku suddenly halted at the giggling man that ran alongside him. Zabuza questioned himself: did he want to know? On second thought, Zabuza shook his head. No he didn't.
They were almost there, almost back home. Kakashi waved with a mischievous look in his eye, but disappeared before Zabuza could react leaving the other shinobi to throttle nothing but thin air.
'Damn copy-ninja!' Zabuza cursed as he took off towards his- correction his and Haku's home.
Haku's eyes closed in bliss as she enjoyed her tea slowly.
Then she suddenly stood and was standing in the middle of the entrance where Zabuza was standing in front of her looking pleased to see her. "Welcome back home, Zabuza," he grunted and took of his sandals in the process placing them by Haku's.
Haku watched as he placed his Kubikiribōchō along the wall were the cushion lay; he then walked towards the tan laundry hamper and began to undress out of his dark black t-shirt and handed his bandages to Haku, who took them with gleaming eyes staring at a well tone tan back.
Zabuza feeling eyes on him turned looking at Haku and chuckled as she turned away. "Why are you flushing, woman? You've seen all of me hundreds of times already."
Haku flushed even brighter as she remembered the night before Tsunade came to inform them of Snape staying. It was silent save for the shuffling as Zabuza continue to undress.
"I'll go and heat up something for you to eat," Haku proceeded to leave and exit out of the room, but her wrists were grabbed by firm calloused hands.
Zabuza looked at Haku and his hands loosen on her wrist and were comfortably on her curve slim hips. "Don't be subconscious about it Haku." He then turned her around so they were eye level, but his hands never left her hips.
Haku's arms rose up and wrapped themselves around Zabuza's neck; standing on her tippy toes slightly.
They stayed like that for a few minutes before Zabuza leaned forward whispering against Haku's ear. "I'm no longer in the mood for eating food," he emphasized those two words thoroughly sending a shiver down Haku's spine. "I want something better."
Haku never resisted or refused Zabuza of anything that he so desired and frantically she couldn't fight her own self desires. So, when he removed himself from her ear and was looking directly at her, she leaned a little more and placed her lips on his.
XX…
Zabuza awoke slowly, feeling deep lethargy as if his mind wanted him to stay just where he was even before he was aware of his surroundings. The futon felt remarkably comfortable and his position wasn't bad, it was comfortable as his hand circled around flat stomach- fingers creating small circles; small delicate pale skinned shoulders peaked out from the blanket, raven black hair falling like a curtain of water, and the even breathing that sounded from soft parting lips.
Yeah, staying like he was- was grand. Just gran- Remembering that Haku wanted something's done for the garden (like bamboo wood) and that he needed to do some helping round the house including cleaning his weapons along with training. So, with that he slowly got up careful not to wake up Haku and exit the futon; showering then dressing into loose fitting clothing that was a stark contrast to what he was used to wearing because it was a man's dark blue sleeveless kimono.
No longer sensing Zabuza's presence Haku slowly rose only to regret it, but quickly recomposed her-self. Following Zabuza's previous action she took a shower and dressed in a pair of baggy easy moving pants and sleeveless light purple shirt with slip on black shinobi sandals. Haku pulled her hair back into a low ponytail with a ribbon of black holding it in place.
Freshly ready for the day Haku picked up the covers and took them of the futon, before folding the pallet and neatly putting it up. Then exit their room and headed down the halls where she slid opened another shoji screen door and entered; placing the dirty laundry in the laundry mat before heading off into the cooler where she grabbed some fish placed in the bucket with warm water. Picking up the bucket of fish she placed it in a higher confinement before exiting out of the kitchen and heading back towards the laundry hamper and heading outside where she began to hand wash the clothing.
XX…
It was nearing noon when Lt. Magi barked orders to hurry it up causing the little capsule home to move about it in a haze of chaos. No one was remotely ready for the assault of a military style awakening. "You maggots move, move, MOVE!"
Snape pursed his lips as he watched them scurry like ants.
Huffing and puffing Molly was the first to stand in line while the others followed panting as if they ran marathon. "We- we are – ready to go," she murmured.
Lt. Magi didn't seem pleased in fact her features looked indifferent and when she spoke her tone was neutral. "Well, move out." Her head tilted towards the door and one by one they exited the capsule home.
Snape was the last followed by Lt Magi who pressed a button and stepped back only to walk a few steps to pick up the fallen capsule. She turned to them expressionless, "Same as last time and make sure you don't let go."
Snape grabbed her sleeve and the Dursley's who once again made a face of disgust grabbed Snape leaving the Wizards and Witches to follow up as a whoosh sounded and they vanished within a glowing alchemic circle which disappeared with a bright light. The spot in which they all occupied previously was vacant as if they were never there.
XX…
Taking in their surrounding they were located near a forest end path. "We are here. The house is down this path." Lt. Magi informed as she nodded towards Snape who nodded back slowly confirming what she said.
She and Snape took the lead and led them through the path that seemed to go on and on however, a tannish-white fence, green trimmed grass that still held long strands, and a light white traditional old Japanese home could be seen up ahead.
The silence was palpable as everyone walked silently following the potions master and the lieutenant. They walked just passing up the entrance walking down towards were a plunking noise was coming from.
"I have escorted the quest as requested," Lt. Magi informed the person kneeling on his knees hammering nails inside the bamboo fence. It was Zabuza Harry and the others noted without his bandages, but with the hand brand and the head-band sideways on his forehead; dressed in a sleeveless dark blue shirt with tannish like pants. "Jōnin Zabuza."
"Greetings, Zabuza," Snape greeted as he stopped.
Zabuza grunted and placed another nail in the bamboo wood. He then stood having finished up the fence and gestured them to follow.
"Where are the TakaYuchi's?" James's asked wondering just why the young man was here.
"They don't live here as Haku told you before, you'll be staying at her- the way he emphasized her was as if he wanted to say our instead of her home; "Home, nothing more."
Shock much.
"Young man," Petunia coughed sweetly. "That fence- its main use is for a garden. May I ask what kind of garden is Haku growing?"
"Roses," Zabuza answered simply as if he was discussing the weather.
"Ah, roses!" Petunia exclaimed. "You're a very nice man to come and help your girlfriend out. Not many young men would do that sincerely unless they were serious," she commented smiling. Harry wanted to be sick or so he thought as she never commented anything that wasn't related to her son.
They passed the side of the house and up ahead was, Haku dressed in a Chinese outfit washing clothes and standing only to place them on the wired hanger. Sensing Zabuza Haku turned around and faced him, seeing the others as well; "Kon'nichiwa, lieutenant, Snape –Mina."
Zabuza said not a word as he strode over towards Haku and took over washing the clothes.
His shoulders rose and Ron saw his tattoo including Dudley who proclaimed before the Weasley could. "Wicked tattoo! I'm going to get me one just like that before we leave." Zabuza stopped and tilted his craning his neck looking at them.
"You can't and it is in your best interest not to get this tattoo," then went back to washing the next clothing material.
"Why not?"
Haku spoke before Zabuza could respond. "Why don't you all follow me? I'll show you were you can place your luggage and sleeping quarters. Lieutenant Magi are you staying for dinner?"
"No, Chūnin Haku," Lt. Magi replied as if she was speaking to another military officer. "But, thank you for the generous offer. I will take my leave now." She bowed turned around and disappeared.
Lupin nodded slowly with the others and followed Haku towards the front side of the cottage home. What did the lieutenant mean by Jōnin and Chūnin? Was it some rank in the military?
"Hey, cousin," Dudley called. "You work for the military or something? That's the only reason why a L.T. called you that chooin thing?"
Harry nearly choked on his own spit. However, the Dursley's were so proud of their son thinking he was so smart for catching something so important.
"Heavens no," Molly said bitterly cutting in like acid. "You – you only still just a child – you should be- Molly firmly believed that children should stay such and not mingle in adult situations that included just going to school and having friends not – however, her unrealistic dream was crumbled.
"You can say somewhat yes, I am a part of the military including Zabuza who is a higher rank than I. We," she stopped and stepped on the low step then opened the shoji doors entrance to the house and placed her shoes neatly together.
Snape did the same placing his shoes in the shelf and gave them all looks daring them object. Sirius and Lupin who were behind him did as they were silently commanded then Vernon, James, Arthur who still had a fascinating glint in his eyes, followed by Molly, Ginny, Hermione, Lily, Dudley, Ron, George, Fred, Petunia, and finally Harry.
No one pressed her what she was going to say moments ago because whatever she was going to say they would find out soon.
"Snape-san arigato for the help, if you don't mind can you please set out the Zabutons?"
"The what?!" Ron croaked out like he was in a labyrinth that orchestrated by Umbridge.
"There cushions," Hermione informed.
Haku nodded, "Correct." she didn't turn to face them completely as she was starting to walk away. Lupin gestured them along as they followed while Snape turned a left opening the shoji screen doors entering the dining area.
Haku turned a right and walked a little ways stopping in front a much larger set of shoji screen doors. "This is the guest room. Behind you all is the bathroom," Haku informed as she slid open the shoji doors; revealing a full room with a table to the far right, a sliding window, and five sets of white mats. "Ladies you are here, "Haku addressed Lily and the other girls' / women. She moved slightly out the way giving them room to pass ( see chapters 4,6, and 7 for info on the room and house).
"What where are the beds?!" Ron blurted. "Why are sleeping in sleeping bags?!"
Hermione wacked him on the shoulder then passed him by not saying a word. Molly sent him reproaching look stating, "Behave or else."
Ron gulped.
"You may choose any futon you so wish." Once the girls chosen a sleeping mat, Haku walked in the room stopping at what they assumed was a wall, but actually was another sliding shoji screen door; she slid it open. "Gentlemen you'll sleep in the room over however, the farthest futon is already claimed by Snape-san."
Harry and Ron blanched. Sharing a room with Snape! It was bad enough when Hogwarts was under attack by the troll or whatever, but for two weeks!
"Are you joking?" Harry hissed. And, to make it worse he didn't have his wand!
"It will not be that bad," Haku said tilting her head ever so slightly. She stepped back, "If you are all done than we can go to the dining area and have tea with snacks."
On cue Dudley's stomach growled. "I take as a yes," Haku chuckled and waited for the quest.
Haku led them down the halls again after closing the shoji doors to the room turning a right once more, before leading down the halls and stopping in front of already opened shoji doors where cushions lay surround a small, long table. It was much larger room for larger than the quest room no doubt, but the cushions took most of the space.
"Find a seat and sit down however, the first Zabuton at the head of the table is Zabuza's, mine is to his left. That is all," Haku informed and they gathered in, Snape patiently sitting along the right side in what was the second cushion to the right.
Sitting arrangements were: Snape, Lupin, Dudley, Ginny, Fred, and Petunia. To the side end head: James's, Sirius, George, Hermione, and Molly. Sitting to Molly's right were: Arthur Weasley, Ron, Harry and then finally Vernon. The first head and first cushion to Vernon's right were empty.
They looked around eyes roaming to see what was decorating and or hanging around. The dining area as mentioned before was structured and located very close towards the cooking area and laundry area where against the wall were a cushion lay was a huge sword was leaning innocently.
"Whoa, that's a wicked sword! Was that the one, Mad-eye – Fred and or George exclaimed looking at the sword with interest.
They turned towards Haku who was seasoning the fish that she laid out. "That is Zabuza's cleaver – Kubikiribōchō not something for you to swing around lightly."
"Wait," Hermione began. "You said that you two are in the military- where are the guns? As, I recall the military used to carry swords – but in 1886 that -
"No," Haku answered as she fried the fish and the entrance door opened. "I said we are somewhat of the military. That is not the same. You see our country is divided were the cities and more modern living areas carry guns however, we still probe in the old ways."
"Oh," was all Hermione could say.
Just then Zabuza waltz in washing his hands, "Zabuza-san..."
Zabuza grunted. "Can you fix the tea?" The male grunted once again in response and opened the cabinets taking out the large tray placing several cups on it. He then set the now finished tea inside each, before walking over and placing the tray down on the table allowing them to grab their own cup.
Petunia noted the roses and commented.
Zabuza surprisingly answered giving the same answer as he did to Snape while he helped Haku make the meal. "Haku wouldn't take her eyes off them so we got them."
"Do you two need any help?" Molly asked as she picked up the cup of tea.
"No, we have it." It was Haku who answered.
"Why are you living on your own?" Lily asked curious. "Why not with the adoptive family that took you in – the TakaYuchi's?"
Haku didn't answer. Why when they would find out everything while they were here?
"Blah, what is this?!" Ron made a face. "It has no taste, bitter!"
Zabuza and Haku chuckled.
"No, it's sweet," Hermione corrected as she sipped.
"Tastes pretty good," Fred and or George said together.
Ron looked towards Harry, but got no help.
Ginny rolled her eyes. "You're so obnoxious. Don't drink if you don't like it, geez."
The house soon smelled with the aroma of the food that the two were cooking together. It seemed ever since that night happened Zabuza's been helping with the cooking instead of the old routine where Haku would cook one night and he would cook on a different night. However, that's not to say it was bad oh, no it was actually pleasant.
As soon as the food was done and served, Zabuza and Haku sat with a bottle of sake out. "Hm... How do we use these chopsticks?" Vernon asked who was sitting next to Haku.
Snape seemed the only one not having any problems.
Haku showed them slowly, but it was had to grasp however, Hermione got it on her second try slowly followed by the others. Haku purred Zabuza some sake. When she asked if they (the adults mainly) if they would like some sake the reactions were quite something as they ranged from predictable to rather unpredictable.
Sirius, and Vernon were all about drinking the sake, Ron, Fred and George sulked because they got scolded by both Hermione and Molly who lashed out saying that they were too young and/ or perfects. Yada… Yada, Lily and James's frowning, Snape indifference to the situation, Ginny pouting, Lupin refusing kindly, Harry refused only with the oldest yet rational excuse: I'm only fifteen, underage to drink pure alcohol. However, Petunia's answer was rather intriguing.
"A martini?" Haku thought then she chortled lightly turning towards Zabuza who grunted. Haku then turned back to face Petunia. "I can have a saketini (Japanese version of a martini) made however, that will be for another time."
Petunia reluctantly nodded and accepted the sake given. Once dinner was dinner, Zabuza collected dishes and washed them while Haku went to retrieve the clothes that were hanging from the strong wired string. Molly once again asked if they would like her help, but once again she was told just to relax and or 'its fine no need'.
Although slight complaining that things were a little different no one truly mind except one little thing which the Dursley's enjoyed: No magic.
"Man, I miss Quidditch," Ron whined as if he would never see the sport again.
"I here you, but there's fun things to do here to," Harry said.
"For once Potter, you are right." Snape drawled snidely. "There is plenty you can do."
"Like what?" Ron said incredulously. They only been here for a short while – not even a full day and he hasn't once seen the two use magic.
However, Snape only smiled lopsidedly not answering as he stood when Zabuza headed towards the side shoji doors.
Curious the others followed. Zabuza dug in his holster that was hooked to his right thigh and pulled out a shiny looking pointy star.
"What- Oh, my" Arthur cried. "That's muggle weapon! What is it called again a-a-a" He placed his hand under his chin in thought.
Zabuza threw towards Haku, whose back was turned, facing them as she was folding the sheets to a bed.
"A Shrunken!" Hermione cried eyes wide. "And, it- The speed thrown was unseeing as it blurred though the air towards Haku who looked as if she didn't move at all; having the shuriken hanging from her fingers.
They were flabbergasted; shock to the point that the only noise was nothing, but the sound of the wind.
"Hey-Did anyone see her move?" Sirius asked. It was comical how they all just shook their heads furiously.
It was silent till, "Mm... that was elementary basics. A simple start," Harry and the others nearly jumped as they turned to see a silver haired man, having a mask covering his lower portion of his face, dressed in a uniform.
"Who are you?"
The man ignored them and the question. "You went slowly enough-
"What do you want Kakashi?" Zabuza grunted sounding annoyed.
"Lighten up Zabuza, we are comrades after all. No need for grumpy greetings," Kakashi said airily as his eye curved.
"Cut the bull-shite and get to the point," Zabuza snapped levelly.
Kakashi inwardly rolled his eye. How in the heck did Haku deal with him? "Fine," he pulled out a small pouch that had a small jingle to it indicating it had money inside. "I came to bring the pay from our assignment," he lightly threw the pouch towards Zabuza who caught it effortlessly.
"Hn," was the response.
"You have another assignment," Kakashi informed just as Haku greeted him.
What who was this man?
Zabuza's face was full of business and Haku's expression changed from soft to a poker one. "Come in inside," Haku offered neutrally.
Harry and the others were confused on why they were sitting once again around in the dining area. The silver-haired man that Zabuza said was Kakashi spoke again, but Haku said something and the silver –haired man nodded slowly.
"Fine," the man said running a hand through silver hair his one eye looking at them all, his other covered by the same head-band as Zabuza wore sideways on his forehead, but with a different symbol. Then he faced them, his eye curving; "I am Kakashi, Haku's and Zabuza's comrade…a pleasure to meet you all. Now, then I believe you know of us being military officers – Although Shinobi weren't exactly part of the military that they were currently thinking. "I came to deliver their pay for the previous assignment completed and now they have another one to take on."
"Why?" Haku asked seriously. "The fifth-
Who was this fifth?
"Oh, no," Kakashi waved. "The fifth didn't issue this. It was, "Kakashi faced then converted into a grimace. "Danzo."
Who was this Danzo? He/ she must have been important if they could elicit momentary fear in the two.
"We refuse," Zabuza said firmly eyes blazing. "We aren't doing anything for him!"
Neither Harry nor the others excluding James's and Lily and the Dursley's who never truly met Zabuza never had seen him lose his cool before. Not counting the day he basically nailed Harry in the guts for getting riled up and supposedly falling for Umbridge's trap.
"You can't refuse." Kakashi said levelly the grimace never leaving his features.
"We don't work for him or the organization," Haku spoke just as levelly. "So, why is he giving us an assignment? Is it to make sure we don't leave and betray the nation?"
"Nothing he orders is ever pleasant," Kakashi remarked. "And, the fifth is working on the appeal as we speak. However, I do have speculation." He turned to looking at Haku directly. "You and your Kekkai Genkai –
Sirius coughed.
"Mm… "Zabuza hummed then laughed. His laugh was mockery, cruel. "You hear that, Haku?" Haku said nothing as Harry and the others looked on with confusion wanting the whole story, but knew they wouldn't get it just yet. "What- Zabuza was going say when his laughter calmed, but all three shinobi's head turned and they straighten.
"What's going on?" Harry asked, but Snape spoke before any of the shinobi could. "We over stayed our welcome, let's head back to the guest room, now."
James's opened his mouth, but Snape wasn't having it and he roughly pushed them aside directing them towards the guest room where he placed a spell on the room so they wouldn't be able to hear or move from the room.
It was the hokage. Tsunade's arms were folded as she suddenly smirked. "I have managed to appeal's Danzo's ridiculous mission," The way she said Danzo was in distaste. "Luckily Kakashi was there and more than ready to inform you both of Danzo before I had arrived." Kakashi nodded slowly glad to have helped his fellow – More like intriguing comrades as they both brought about a change in team seven when they first arrived.
Relief flooded through three shinobi as the hokage relayed the news. "However, I have a mission for you to take. It's rather something as I'm sure the Duke's daughter will be in good hands and whoever she brings."
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"What?"
N'cut! Yes, Code Breakers is freaking awesome and the part mentioned is from episode one or two don't remember. DynoCap- from DBZ universe.
The gang met Kakashi! But, who is the Duke's daughter? Is it that spoil little girl that appeared in the history of Konoha arc, or is it an OC that I made? Will this mission actually go into effect or will the two weeks be uneventful? And , finally… WHEN will I stop prolonging the TRIAL?
Until next time!