The Hidden Order
by LoonyLunaLover
Disclaimer: This is a re-write (a much more mature one I'd say) of my original story of 'The Best of the Worst'. Expect updates every four days or so, considering I work full time and go to school. I do not own any of the characters in the Harry Potter series, though the OOC ones are my own creations. I do hope you enjoy (:
It was the best night's sleep Draco had in quite a long time. He wasn't sure whether it was the bed that seemed to be perfectly molded to his body or the fact that he was far away from his father, but the reason didn't matter. Stretching, he rubbed the sleep from his eyes, using his arms to lift himself up. The room was fairly well lit, but not enough to wake the others who seemed to be sleeping.
Except of course, for Kaycie.
She was sitting indian style on the edge of her bed, hair tucked in a messy bun and nose buried deep in the Standard Book of Spells: Year 1. Her wand being used a stirring stick, for what seemed to be a large mug of tea. Every once in a while, the girl would take a sip, pausing to re-read something in her book. It was almost Hermione Granger like. Draco shook his head in some disgust. When did he get so soft? Although he didn't want to be a death eater, he couldn't deny that he did feel some sense of entitlement as a Pureblood. He couldn't let this girl get to him.
"Good Morning Gorgeous!" a voice rang out behind him. Ah, Lucas was up. Kaycie looked up pointing to herself, and when he nodded, she blushed.
"Morning Lucas, Morning Draco" she said, greeting them both with a warm style. "Oops, and Damien" she added, chuckling somewhat guiltily as the Russian boy yawned.
"Someone knock Frenchie up" Draco nodded to Lucas, watching as the boy chucked pillows until Gerard moaned angrily.
"Muuuuum, five more minuuuuutes."
This sent everyone into raucous laughter, only stopping when pillows were being sent in their directions instead. Awkward silence followed as everyone attempted to adapt to the situation at hand. "Want food." Gerard moaned after a minute more. Clearly, not a morning person.
"Oh, all you have to do is place your hand on the food drawer, say very clearly what you want and open. This magic stuff is absolutely fantastic, I can't believe I've lived without it." Kaycie piped up, babbling slightly. Shrugging, Draco placed his hand on the FOOD drawer and spoke quietly.
"Fried eggs - over medium, Rye toast and Coffee."
A moment later, the plate of hot food was in his hands. Draco hadn't seen magic like this before and he had to admit he was impressed. Looking around all sorts of food was being conjured up and the room started to fill with wonderful smells.
Everyone ate quietly, until a familiar voice once again filled the room. "Good morning students, I assume you all slept well." There was a general noise of consensus as people started finishing their food one by one. As Draco finished his plate it simply disappeared and he turned to focus his attention on the Guardian. "It is an exciting day, your official first training session. Today we'll be focusing on accessing our elements, and it is not going to be easy."
Both Kaycie and Gerard were staring like two children in a candy store, and immediately they started talking amongst themselves, seemingly planning the day.
Damien spoke, drawing all eyes to him. "How sir? I mean with magic, it just happened one day. We didn't have to try and attain it." The Guardian nodded thoughtfully.
"You've all shown your affinity for elements before, now you hone in on it."
Draco was somewhat annoyed by the cryptic nature of the older man. Crossing his arms he thought about it for a moment. "I always feel better when I'm around water, whether it's taking a bath or drinking a cold glass." he found himself saying aloud, not realizing how open he was being.
"Thunderstorms calm me down." Lucas added thoughtfully.
The Guardian could only chuckle. "Exactly! Now finish your breakfasts, and head out to the training circle. It's over to your right." he directed them, walking away into the light once again. Eagerly Kaycie finished and started walking, only to be joined quickly by Lucas. The two got very chummy and started whispering together as they walked, Gerard following behind.
"I believe ve are in for a long three months." Damien muttered from beside him. Looking to his left, Draco raised an eyebrow and gave a small laugh.
"I agree."
The two boys walked together to the training circle, talking quietly about the others. When they arrived they saw Gerard, Kaycie and Lucas sitting in line, laughing somewhat obnoxious about something the Australian boy had said. Turning around, Kaycie waved for them to join, and they sat down, awaiting the lesson to begin.
"Up! Up! Let's go!" the Guardian appeared out of no where, gesturing excitedly. He had a tendency for showing up unannounced, Draco noted. They all rose to their feet, Kaycie bouncing slightly on her heels, a smile gracing her face.
"Cloaks off! Let's go!"
Draco removed his cloak to find a sort of tight fitting jumpsuit underneath, matching his element color. Looking over he saw that everyone else had the same outfits. Kaycie's look particularly nice on her, and he couldn't help but to let his eyes drag over her body. Lucas was the doing the same, while Gerard gave them slightly scathing looks. Damien made his way over to her and whispered something in her ear, causing her to turn red and giggle.
"Boys." The Guardian snapped somewhat playfully, winking at them. This only caused the redhead to blush deeper. "Now for our elements. Stand apart, leave plenty of space between you. Calling your element is all about heart and soul Spread your feet, plant them deep into the earth and close your eyes. Let go of all thoughts, and feel. As you get more talented and more in touch it will just come to you. Feel for a spark of some sort, and when you've got it, grab on. Start forming with your hands, and don't stop. Engage your mental power."
Most people's faces were a mixture of confusion and nerves, yet everyone assumed their stances and closed their eyes. They had no idea how long they'd been standing there before something happened. To some it felt like two minutes, to others two hours.
Damien got it first. His mind had wandered and he'd begun thinking about how much he craved something new, freedom what what he'd known. That's when he felt it.
The pull.
It was small at first. A spark between two fingers, and then it grew. He began to move his hands exactly as the Guardian had explained, and it wasn't long before he swore he felt something move between his fingers. Opening his eyes, a small pile of rocks and earth had molded into a ball and more were floating up from the floor.
"Everyone, take a lot at Damien, he's really got it!" Immediately everyone else lost concentration and focused on him for a moment, stunned. Then as quickly as they stopped, they started again with even more vigor.
Gerard was next, and he happily played with a tiny tornado swirling between his hands. Kaycie and Lucas ooh'ed at it, laughing as they caused it to muss the latter's hair.
Draco continued to focus on his element, struggling to keep grasp on the pull he felt on his fingertips. Yet each time, his mind slipped away and something held him back. Eventually tiny droplets of water began to drip from his fingers onto the floor, and the Guardian smiled encouragingly. It wasn't as powerful as he hoped, and he felt somewhat discouraged at how weak it made him feel. Damien clapped him on the shoulder and congratulated him, to which he gave a half-hearted shrug. He wanted more.
As expected Lucas and Kaycie struggled, both wearing faces of extreme concentration and disappointment. Another hour passed, Draco's ball had finally gotten stronger, and he was practicing with the other two. Suddenly a the crackle of lightning filled the room and everyone turned. A small thunderstorm seemed to be taking place in between Lucas's fingers, minus the rain. His face beamed with pride.
"You did it!" Kaycie yelled, throwing her arms around him. Instinctively he lifted her up and swung her around. Draco brooded, of course everyone else had something impressive.
More time passed and the small redhead still didn't have anything. The Guardian kept assuring her it was alright, which only seemed to upset the girl more. FInally her hands slumped and Lucas wrapped an arm around her shoulder.
"You'll get it eventually, it's probably just a bad day." he tried to console her. Something about Lucas set Draco over the edge. Jealousy perhaps? Or was it something else?
Either way he couldn't control himself when he muttered "Maybe it's her dirty blood"
Unfortunately he didn't say it quietly enough. Her face shifted from hurt to angry to determined. Closing her eyes, she focused all her power, rage slowly building and then suddenly a whirlwind of fire was heading toward Draco, seemingly endless. She kept firing at him, as her inner feelings of insecurity swept over.
"Do something!" Damien shouted at the Guardian who was standing there with a stunned look on his face. He was amazed by her power, for someone who'd never practiced magic before she had the potential to be the strongest. But with strength came power and power in the wrong hands… It didn't end well. His mind swept to the prophesy again. At the end before the final fight, one shall reveal they've resisted the light. It made more sense now why there were five. But was she the one that would eventually betray them? He eventually snapped out of his thoughts, and made his way over to the girl. Placing a hand on her shoulder, he slammed his staff to the floor and she went limp.
"That's what happens when someone cannot control their emotions and thoughts. Apologize immediately." He said sharply, looking down at her with a stern look on his face.
Kaycie looked to the ground, biting her lip and glancing up at him. Regret and what seemed to be held back tears filled her huge green eyes. "I'm sorry Draco."
He nodded stiffly, a strange tightness in his chest making him avoid looking at her directly.
The Guardian had them assemble in a circle and one more time, call to their elements. This time everyone was successful and Draco was proud of the small ocean waves he held between his hands. "I'm so proud of all of you. You have a long way to go but after twelve hours you all have connected with your elements. It's going to take a lot of physical and mental strength to master them, but I have faith in all of you. Now, have some dinner and off to bed. You have more training in the morning. "
Everyone turned around; tired, hungry and ready for sleep. Kaycie trailed behind them, feeling awkward and slightly disappointed in herself. Damien stayed back for a moment and threw his arm around her shoulder, the two of them whispering back and forth to each other.
Whatever he said must have worked, because when they were all settled in for dinner, she looked like she was in a much better mood. Her, Gerard and Lucas all piled on the latter's bunk, while Damien and Draco sat on their own, all talking amongst themselves while they ate. It was clear to see friendships forming immediately, though Kaycie seemed to be the floater amongst them. Draco watched as she sampled something off of Gerard's plate, squealing in delight at the traditional French fish dish he had ordered.
He hadn't noticed he was staring until she looked right back at him, eyebrow raised and…was she imitating his smirk? Bloody girl. He scowled and finished his meal.
"Time to turn in for the night guys, it seems like we've got a long day ahead of ourselves tomorrow" Lucas announced, as everyone crawled into their respective beds.
"Goodnight boys!" Kaycie said softly, piling into her own bed. Soon the room was filled with light snores as one by one they fell asleep.
After about an hour Draco, who couldn't sleep for the life of him, heard a feminine voice whisper "Lumos" A light erupted from the end of her wand, and Kaycie swept the room seeing if all the boys were asleep. A small bed light in her pod turned on and immediately her eyes were back to the book she had been reading in the morning, whispering spells under her breath. He watched, fascinated as she discovered magic, and found she was a quick and adept learner. Then she hit a roadblock. "Wingardium Leviosa." Nothing. "Wingardium Leviosa" Nothing again. Over and over she tried, becoming more frustrated.
She was about to give up and blame it on being up so late when someone laid their hand down on her own. Somewhat instinctively, her body moved back and was quickly met with a male chest. She gasped quietly, becoming rigid, only relaxing when she heard Draco's voice.
"It's all in the wrist, You'll get it. Come on. Swish and flick." he whispered.
"Wingardium Leviosa!" She chanted quietly again. This time he moved her hands along with his and to her delight the book floated up. "Thank you." Her face turned to stare at him somewhat inquisitively, but melted into a smile. He gave a slight grin back, something not seen often out of him.
"I should go to bed…" Her voice trailed off shyly, and in the low light he swore she was blushing.
"Me too. Goodnight" He replied after a few moments, slowly removing himself from where he sat behind her. As he climbed over to his pod he heard her voice call to him again.
"Draco… I am really sorry."
He didn't respond, but somehow he knew that he didn't need to. Crawling under the sheets on his bed, he closed his eyes. It was going to be a long three months but for the first time in a long time, he began to see the light and finally believed that something good was coming for him.
I'm really enjoying expanding the characters for y'all, and showing them in their…"true element". Could there be a sign of possible romance? Or perhaps, an alliance? Alas, only I know. I love you dear readers!
-Smooches! LL