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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!

A/N: I'm still working on PRECIOUS chapter 21! So, you guys won't see that for a while and much apologizes for the late delay.

Last time: Relief flooded through the 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?"

Chapter9!

What's going on?! Why did you bring us here?"

"Pipe down, mutt," Severus said pinching the bridge of his nose. "We overstayed our welcome. I'm pretty sure you all know what I mean."

James growled, "Your point."

Snape raised a brow looking at the other man as if he was really asking that. "My point is…None of us need to place our noses in places where it does not belong."

"Are all you freak's stupid?" Vernon said sneering with a low chuckled harshly. "Well, except for – he gestured to Snape uninterested. " Him, but you honestly think the military would let just anyone know of what they're doing?"

Petunia nodded with her husband. "We are civilians," she sneered out as if she was trying to make a point to the wizards and witches. "We are only supposed to know what we want to hear. It is to keep us from going into an uproar."

Hermione hated to agree, but her fellow witches and wizards- "It's just as they have said. It must be like our own organization," Lupin assumed.

"Indeed," you could hear the sarcasm in Snape's voice.

"..."

"So, we have no right to demand anything," Lily said softly breaking the momentarily silence.

"Awl," Dudley exclaimed sighing dejectedly whilst holding his cellphone.

"Dudley-kin..." Petunia called her son. "Don't be sad. Surely, Haku has a phone or electronics that you could use."

While everyone was paying attention to Dudley's cellphone (Arthur was greatly interested) Harry and Hermione were not. Who was this fifth and what did that man, Kakashi mean when he said: You and your Kekkai Genkai. What did he mean? Who was Danzo?

A few hours later, Snape silently took out his wand and twirled it swiftly before slipping it back in his ropes.

Sirius and Lupin turned towards the shoji doors as they with their enhanced senses could hear light footsteps coming towards them. The Shoji doors slid open and the others (excluding Lupin, Sirius and Snape who were already doing so) were facing Haku who was standing there with a smile on her features. "I apologize however; there was business to attend to."

Molly held her tongue as she smiled. "Of course dear we understand," Haku didn't falter.

"Hey, cousin," Dudley called. "Can I use your computer or phone? My cell phone no longer has reception."

Haku blinked before speaking, "Once again I apologize that our home does not have such advanced communication technologies. However, if you would like-

"What?" Dudley whaled. Apparently the idea of not having the two technologies didn't sit well with him. "What am I supposed to do for two weeks?"

Haku was amused. There was plenty he could do. "Don't fret," Petunia coaxed her son. "Darling when we get back home we'll get you anything you want."

Harry scoffed.

"You got something you want to say, boy?" Vernon growled.

Haku coughed gaining their attention once more. "Perhaps you all would enjoy doing something, no?"

"Like what?" Ron asked in an obnoxious tone crossing his arms. "There's nothing here for us to do! I don't get why we even came…Two weeks in advance!"

Dudley whole heartedly agreed with.

XXX…Before Haku went to get the wizards...XXX…

Yes, what?! Shouldn't the Duke and his daughter stay in a prestigious home with a noble family?

"Unfortunately," Tsunade smirked at their looks. "I have another team taking on that mission." Tsunade's smirk dropped and she addressed them firmly, looking at her men-cough and only Kunoichi in the room. "Kakashi you will stay as an extra guard."

Kakashi nodded solemnly as he knew that would have been the case as Zabuza and Haku had needed a fellow comrades help.

I can't have problems arising, but Danzo isn't stupid. He as you all know doesn't do the same tactic twice, so you can see why …" she gestured to Kakashi and Zabuza reluctantly nodded. He respected Kakashi and his team for being the first to ever defeat him and Haku however, the scarecrow liked messing in things he really shouldn't be messing with.

Tsunade spoke again; "Normally I would say …Staying in the village with Danzo lurking is unacceptable. However, as long as the council isn't interest than he won't interfere too much; especially if Jiraya and few others have your back."

"I thank you, Kakashi-san," Haku said gratefully.

"Haku," the Hokage said addressing the kunoichi. She dug in her robes. "These are the files of Lily, James's and Harī pottā."

She placed the medium sized folder on the table towards Haku who gingerly took the item in her hands.

"Now going back on track," Tsunade spoke tersely. "Danzo will try to approach them without you around …I'm sure and, when that happen you'll be notified by Riri."

"Understood, Hokage-Sama," Kakashi said.

Zabuza grunted and Haku nodded dutifully.

Satisfied …."I'll be leaving now," she turned and leaves the cottage home.

Haku sighed, placing the folder somewhere on her person. At least they didn't have an extra person to add in. She turned down the halls and stopped in front of the guest room.

XXX...Now...XX...

"What he's…still here?" Ron blurted out.

Wham! Hermione bonked the red-head on the head for his behavior. That man was Haku's fellow officer. "Ronald! You idiot…

Ginny nodded in agreement with Hermione. Molly sent your youngest son a disapproving look, "I apologize for my son."

The gang of wizards and witches were slowly walking towards the empty cushions. "So," James's started. "Haku has told us that you all were taking care of some business. Is there any way we could help you out?" He continued before Kakashi or Zabuza could speak. "After all, my daughter has been in your care. Sure-

"You have everything misunderstood, Potter-san, Haku is much cable of taking care of herself and our business is our own. We do not indulge clients with our problems." Kakashi spoke firmly his one eye intensively looking at the man.

"Clients?" Molly asked uncertain. Was he talking about customers?

"Yes," Kakashi replied. "And, you all are no longer just guests ..." His one eye went to Snape. "I'm sure you can explain this better, Snape-san."

Snape coughed. He then sighed and explained. "What?!" Harry shrieked outraged. So, basically they were being paid to protect him and the others?! "We don't need your services!" The very notion made his skin stand on edge. Didn't he make it clear that he could protect himself!

"Yeah," Ron agreed. "We can handle ourselves! And, why do we need to be monitored?! Aren't we here to continue the trial?"

The Dursley's said nothing after all the protection would make their stay manageable- probably.

"What are you protecting us from? I mean nothing-

"Enough," Kakashi barked getting tired of their outburst. "You have no way to complain and we have no say in our assignments! If I had any say in it...Do you think I would still be here?"

He was trying to explain to very calmly in advance to the current changes that were going to take place within a few days.

Tsunade's orders were absolute.

"Quiet," Snape cut in before the others could say something. "If you were listening you know that I said that they provide more than just protection. Clearly you all have bad understanding. Do you need to be retaught?"

The room was silent till….

"Harry-kun," Harry sent a glare Haku's way. "Why don't you come and help me with setting the other room?"

Kakashi placed up his hands, "I couldn't, Haku- Chan-

"Nonsense, Kakashi-san," Haku swiftly cut in. "You'll be staying here for a while. A bed is better than nothing for the most part." She smiled kindly. Being a shinobi missions took up most of their time and it was only on occasions did they sleep in beds (that wasn't their own).

Kakashi nodded. "Thanks."

Swipe!

Zabuza sat in a corner on a cushion as he began to clean his weapons. "Mind if I join you, Zabuza?" The other ANBU raised a brow. "What? I don't always read my books... You know."

Zabuza tsked making a sound as if he was saying, 'yeah right and I'm the tooth fairy.'

Kakashi ignored his fellow's ANBU"s sarcastic remark and shrugged.

"Come on," Haku urged and Harry sighed annoyed, but got up anyways.

"Wait…we can help," Hermione said standing. Haku shrugged she didn't mind and Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Fred, George, and Dudley stood up.

Swipe!

"The rest of you brats don't need to help out."

"That is correct," Molly spoke up. "Fred, George sit back down!" She received no help from her husband who was now sitting a few feet away by Zabuza and Kakashi; enthralled by the weapons.

"They are right," Haku said softly. "I only need help with a few things." Personally she could finish up everything on her own, but she wanted to talk to Harry for a moment.

"Then it's settled," James's said voice rising. "Harry and his friends can help." The truth behind that was: the trio was the best at finding things and had a knack for getting into trouble. He would do it, but it was best to leave it to his son.

Ginny pouted, Dudley shrugged only showing off for his parents, and the twins sighed wishfully as if they were missing out on an adventure.

Haku gestured them along and the trio followed. She led them out the living area and down the halls passing up the room in which they were all sleeping in and the bathroom.

"What are you protecting us from?" Was he still going on about that? Or were their heads just thick? "Who is the fifth and Danzo?" Harry blurted out not caring that he stated all of that harshly.

Haku continued to lead them down the long hallway. Finally Haku answered, "We aren't necessary protecting you."

The cold indifference of her statement didn't please Harry like he thought. Shouldn't he be glad that he wasn't going to have any more bodyguards?

"I don't get it," Ron said.

"We are simply keeping you away from a man that," there was no harm in telling them…Well at least that much. "That will torture, maim, trick and do basically anything …to find out about you all."

Ron shudders. That sounded like... "He's not an evil dark lord is he?"

"Answering that is rather complicated," Haku answered truthfully. She didn't know much on him personally, but the warnings and from what Zabuza told her…and speculations she knew all what she needed to know about.

"And, what's..." Hermione started unsure. "A Kekkei Genkai?"

"You remember what, Kakashi told you correct?" Haku asked as she stopped in front of closed shoji doors.

"Yeah, what about it?" Ron asked breaking the small silence as Haku slid the door open revealing another hall.

Wham!

"Oww…" Ron muttered rubbing his poor head.

"Did you have to sound so obnoxious, Ronald!?"

Goodness it was like baby-sitting a toddler! When would he grow up?

"Sorry about him," Hermione tried to apologize, but Haku just shook her head and walked onward turning a left; the trio hurried to keep up with her fast strides.

"A kekkei genkai…in other words a bloodline." She answered as she slid open the door located to the side revealing a small room that was very much like the quest room that they were staying in, but smaller –enough for one person.

After the trio glanced among them-selves and shared looks, Haku finished with the room and they left. "Follow me," was all she said as she led them to the right.

The cottage home like every Uchiha home had several rooms and this room held many scrolls and other hidden things that belonged to the Uchiha stored in boxes. However, since the home was remodeled to their liking added a very valuable aspect was added to this room in order to keep the Uchiha family items hidden and untouchable to anyone who came across them. And, the best part was that no one would have access to that side because the key was inside the belly of a snake.

But, the thing that kept it all hidden was the shelf.

Yes, the shelf that held many books, scrolls, and small boxes. You see the room that they were currently standing looked every bit like one of those rooms that always got messy from each item inside.

Like I said in the shelves were various books, small boxes, and scrolls however, scattered around were larger boxes and books, game boards, some magical books and accessory's given to them from the TakaYuchi's as gifts for saving their son.

Hermione was taking in the room as she served around, eyes immediately on the books. "What exactly is this room?"

"Oh, sure!" Ron said exasperatedly as he threw his arms up. "Worry about books!"

Hermione sent him a look.

Haku knelt down grabbed three interesting novels that were thankfully in English. "Just a room," Haku answered as she stood back up. "Here you go Hermione –Chan;" holding out the three books to the bushy haired girl who looked lost for a moment there before taking the books eagerly.

"…"

Haku pursed her lips. "…Hermione-Chan most of the scrolls and books are off limits, but..." She pointed were Harry was standing. "Those books there are ones that you can read."

Hermione excited nodded viciously. Harry and Ron could practically see that she was about to bounce up and down at the prospect of having something to read. "You don't mind?"

"Thanks Haku."

Hermione ignored her two male friends eager to start reading one of the books.

Haku smiled gently.

"Hey! What do you have for us?" Someone would have to teach that boy manners?!

"Mm…."Haku thought placing her finger on her chin. "Let's see…You two like board games?" It was more of a question than a statement.

Harry and Ron nodded.

"Well…Japanese chess- Shoji, Go, Life-jinsei, and UNO."

Ron sighed, but Harry didn't mind. "How about, UNO and Shoji those two are practically the same as the English counterpart so...we shouldn't have too much trouble. Think one of you could help us understand the Shoji pieces?"

Haku shrugged, "Sure, I think Kakashi –san could help you."

Ron just grunted stubbornly as Haku led them out the room closing the door behind her.

Once again she led them down the hall turned the corner-

"It's just for two weeks," Vernon ground out and the four stopped. "And, we are here for the most important part, son. How many normal people -that don't want anything to do with those freaks –?

"Vernon, Shh... Be quiet. You two will behave while we are here in our niece's home."

"But, pet-

"No," Petunia stated firmly. "We endure for her sake and that is final!"

Haku silently gestured them along and led them back into the living area.

That night Harry and Ron (after so many rules and pieces) learned how to play Shoji while the wizards learned how to play UNO.

Early the next morning Haku awoke dressed in a simple red kimono and began cooking breakfast for everyone; Zabuza was outside. Kakashi woke up directly after the two. He found Haku in the kitchen.

Harry couldn't sleep too anxious for the next day to come. Not, only that, but the answers to their questions only supplied even more questions to surface. What was a bloodline? That was one of the many questions that would pop up again and again after several others, but Harry couldn't help feel that he was still in the dark. And, he scowled in his pillow; he hated being there.

Long pass being able to fall asleep, Harry was going to get up when he heard someone else awake. Listening; slightly curious to who would be waking up at this time. He knew that it had to be still early in the morning.

It was Snape. He could tell because he and the others didn't have their wands. He waited, closing his eyes pretending to be asleep.

If Snape noticed that Harry was up he didn't comment or chose to acknowledge it as he headed down the halls towards the dining area.

Harry removed his covers and stumbled out of the bed careful to watch for anyone's appendage. Merlin, he wished he had his wand!

He could barely see what he was doing, but fate seemed as if he/she was having some mercy on him. Tiptoeing he reached the doors and opened it just as…. Just as the girls shoji doors opened.

Both stopped in their tracks and hesitantly glanced at each other emerald meeting emerald. Both sighed in relief… "Harry?"

"Mom?"

Harry mirrored Lily's tone.

"Err, where you going down in the dining area?" Harry nodded. "We can go together."

Silence fell as they headed down the halls where a glimmer of light was glowing brightly in the darkness.

Harry stopped first and Lilly followed as they heard voices.

"I'll be back by the time the rest of them wake up," Kakashi remarked heading off towards the monument.

Haku nodded in acknowledgement; "do be careful, Kakashi –san." She threw him an apple and he caught it easily. "I'll save you a plate," and the silver-haired man nodded his thanks before his hand rose and he disappeared with a small speck of smoke surrounding him.

The stove was occupied by several pots and pans; Haku now hovering over said machine.

Harry and Lily stood still…."It's rude to stand there and stare." Oh, they had forgotten about Snape who was currently holding a cup of herbal tea.

Sheepishly Harry took a step and sat down. "Err, morning..."

"Good morning, Haku do you need some help?"

"Good morning, would you two like breakfast now or later?" Huh? Now or later what did she mean? It couldn't be too early- probably only- "its 4:30 in the morning… IT WAS THAT EARLY?

Haku spoke again breaking the little silence that suddenly landed, "You can help after your done eating. What would you like? There's bacon, eggs, grits, sweet bread, fruits, and cornflakes. For drinks there is, milk, juice, coffee, and tea." She stated this all while holding a tray with two plates in her hand.

Lily nodded. "A coffee and sweet bread… nothing else," Haku nodded and briefly glanced at Harry who was about to answer, but Haku pursed her lips and began fixing his plate before he could even muster a word.

"Juice, tea, or milk?"

"Err, juice."

Haku nodded and fixed both their drinks before giving Lily's plate first then Harry's. Harry looked down at his plate; eggs, bacon, grits, fruit and sweet bread. That was a bit much…

"Do to you not like it?" Haku asked wiping her hands off with a towel. She has been up since 3:00 A.M. making breakfast for everyone and when they came she was just getting done with it.

Lily was done eating the delicious sweet bread and stood up refreshed with caffeine. "It was. What can I help you with, Haku?"

"Can you look in that drawer and take out several plastic bowls? The containers should already be with them."

"Does it matter the size?" Lily asked as she did as told.

Haku thought for a second. "Medium size will do."

After Lily did so Harry was just getting through eating. "You need me to do something? I don't mind washing the dishes."

"If you insist …you may, Harry-kun..." Harry nodded finished his breakfast and went to wash the dishes soon after.

"Where is Zabuza?" Harry asked curiously. He was sure the other male would be helping out if Haku was up this early.

"He's training outside and will come in later. "Haku was drying and saving the dishes. After the kitchen was cleaned and the breakfast safely stored for everyone else to grab when they woke, Haku walked out of the kitchen, passing the dining area and going straight for the Genkan.

Not having anything else to do Harry followed. "Where you going?"

"Training," Haku answered grabbing her sandals putting them on.

"Can we come and watch?" Harry asked hopefully. Maybe he could learn something or finds out some more things, or-

"Boy," Snape drawled out. Lily stood and look to her daughter while Harry narrowed his eyes at the potions master. Snape pitched the bridge of his nose. "Fine… Haku if you don't mind I could keep an eye on them."

Haku began to step out and she turned over her shoulder. "I trust you Snape –san, but not to close." Snape nodded, but once they were outside Haku sprinted off towards the fogging dark sky.

"Where- Where did she go?" Lily looked worriedly around.

Snape took out his wand holding it in his sleeves; "Lumos. Point me, Haku." His wand still held that bright blue light and it twirled about as it tried to get an accurate reading on Haku's location.

The compass spell was going haywire as powerful nailing blows could be heard in the distance.

"Stay close and don't wonder off. "Snape ordered and both of them nodded; one in acceptance the other reluctantly.

The sounds got louder as they neared and Lily and Harry could see Haku doing multiple backwards somersaults; dodging Zabuza's attacks.

"Why isn't she attacking back?" Lily asked baffled.

Snape glanced at her, but didn't answer.

Harry was staring in envy. He could barely dodge a spell like that!

"Haku," the three looked at him wondering what he was going to say. He dug in that pouch and held something- one of those weapons!

"He's going to use one of those knives?" Harry asked titling his head turning to Snape.

""Fight back and quit dodging!" He launched instead of throwing it like Harry thought.

Haku stood there as he was speeding up quickly.

"But, wait…" Lily said seeing this as unfair! "Haku didn't come out with a weapon!"

Snape annoyed brighten up his lumos better so the two could stop interrupting the fight and just watch.

Harry and Lily gapped. If they were surprise before they were practically floored now.

Haku and Zabuza were metal lock. Their weapons clashing time and time again….it looked like the two were dancing.

"Incredible," however, the words were only uttered. No one paid a mind to them as Zabuza's weapon was twisted out of his hold and landed with an audible thud in the ground right...

Lily and Harry eeped, scooting away slightly as they looked kind of frighten.

"Err, hey…watch- watch were- you land those…knives," Harry stammered. Lily nodded along with Harry.

They were ignored and Zabuza stood in a stance waiting for his companion to charge. However, Haku did no such and threw her needles towards him. To her misfortune he dodged them, but just barely.

He chuckled. "Not, bad, Haku."

Unable to use ninjutsu and not wanting to waste anymore of her needles; Haku launched forward swiftly throwing punches and low kicks.

Too fast!

They were moving too fast now for the others to see.

The sun was starting to rise. How long have they been out here?

The two shinobi landed a few feet away with a soft swish of the grass. "I hope it wasn't too hard for you to watch…" Haku softly said a smile pasturing on her features.

"And, you... do this every day?" Lily asked sounding small, awed maybe?

XXX….

The rest of the house woke up around 9.A.M. However, Harry, Hermione, Ron, George, Fred, Ginny and rather reluctantly Dudley sat in the guest room talking amongst them-selves as they didn't want to be by the adults for the time being.

"Really, mate you saw them duel!" Fred and George exclaimed excitedly. "What was it like?"

"Why you guys getting all excited. It was just a duel," Ron said rolling his eyes.

Lily was telling the same story to James's. "I'm telling you dear. It was amazing….beautiful."

"Uh-huh."

"It wasn't just a duel, Ron!" Harry cried out frustrated with his friend. "It-

"Mm…seems like you need some help, Harry-kun."

N'cut! Sorry, sorry! This chapter took longer than the others and is supposed to be longer than the others, but I'm putting the rest of the day and some days in the next two chapters then… finally the trial or that's how I have it planned out.

So, how did this chapter turn out? Good, bad, errors, need to be improved? I honestly don't know myself really. I just typed XD!

The hidden shelf thing...Secret lair kind of thing-hopes that helps!

Until next time….

I'm out!