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 (:

Extra long chapter as a little gift for my last one being so late ;3

As the days went on, training only got more intense, yet everyone seemed to be thriving. Damien, for example, mastered wandless magic in only two days work; a feat deemed impossible by older wizards. Time slipped away from them, and before they knew it, three months had passed. In those short months a family had been born, better than any one Draco had ever had. He'd grown to think of the other boys as his brothers, even Lucas and Gerard had gotten quite close to him. With Kaycie, the two of them had become a complete powerhouse when it came to the elements, finally realizing how well their powers worked together.

This fact was being proven now as Damien, Gerard and Lucas battled the duo. Each time the whole group was on the field (as they called it), they got more intense and you could see it clearly in all the injuries.

Currently Draco was sporting a black eye from a mis-aimed boulder, and Kaycie's hands were twitching from an electric current that Lucas had passed through her body. The other team didn't look much better, yet they kept fighting on, both determined to win.

"Fuck."

The word escaped out of the redhead's mouth before she could think, and it almost caused Draco to lose his concentration. Two large stone creatures were rushing towards them, Damien controlling them with a slight smirk on his face. Both Kaycie and Draco started to focus their energies on trying to destroy them, not paying terribly close attention to Lucas or Gerard. Suddenly Kaycie was knocked backwards into the creature by a huge gust of wind, a grimacing Frenchman at the giving end. Most of his hair was singed from an earlier firestorm Kaycie sent at him. The monster grasped on tightly and she squirmed.

"You are SO dead…Draco behind you!" she called out, jerking her head whilst trying to escape from the tight grip of the creature.

Turning quickly, Draco saw Lucas forming a huge ball of lightening energy aimed at him. Quickly he released a stream of water, somewhat electrocuting the boy. He wanted to then help his partner, but the stone creature was getting bigger.

Kaycie had an idea and focused her hands on the arms holding her down. This was going to hurt. In her mind she focused and silently thought "Expulso." Nothing happened. She tried again, and again. On her fourth shot, the arms holding her in exploded towards Gerard, knocking him backwards. She winced in pain at what she was positive was a broken rib.

Racing towards Draco, she grasped his hand and nodded. "Let's do this" he whispered and together they sent a mixed stream of water and fire strong enough to not only destroy the monster but knock Damien back as well.

"Enough!" The Guardian's voice boomed and with a quick wave of his hands, everything disappeared.

Everyone quickly set to work on fixing themselves. Medic and potion kits had become their best friend, especially the bottle of rapid growth Skele-gro, which Kaycie was chugging. "Excellent work groups! Back to center" the older man called after it seemed like everyone was back in decent shape.

Taking their places in the circle, Kaycie leaned on Damien for support. "I really do hate you sometimes" she muttered and he only chucked and wrapped his arm around her shoulder.

"You too little one" The big brother-little sister relationship between them had gotten sickeningly adorable.

Clearing his throat the guardian began to speak. "Draco, Kaycie. Congratulations on your first win" He emphasized the first with a gentle wink, noting to how hard it was for the duo to get along at first. "Lucas, your lightening is getting so much stronger. Damien, excellent use of your stone monsters, both in power and as a distraction for your team mates. It would have worked too had it not been for Miss Summers excellent thinking. Remember you CAN use your magic when your elements are disabled." Kaycie blushed with pride at his words.

"Now I know you've all been excited for today…" the older man started. Nervous chatter broke out amongst the five. A few weeks ago they'd revealed their patronuses to each other. Surprisingly Draco's, Kaycie's and Damien's happiest memory was when they arrived here. Today however they were showing their Animagi. They'd all been working in private for weeks, trying to get it just right and now they were ready to show the others.

"Lucas." the Guardian said, gesturing towards the center of the circle.

The young Aussie nodded and stood up. Focusing for a moment, his body began to shift and where he once stood, kneeled a jaguar. It roared (somewhat pridefully) and pounced on Draco, swatting him playfully. Roaring with laughter, the group watched as he raced around them. "Alright Mr Danbury…" The guardian's voice however didn't stop the boy from continuing to play. A wave of his hands however had the boy flop mid pounce onto the ground. "Draco, you next. Please control the group!"

Knocking Lucas on the head as he walked over, Draco took the place where Lucas had changed. Soon, a smaller winged Dragon let out a flame of ice. Awed looks filled the room as he turned human again. A confident smirk spread on his face.

"I know" WIth a small wink, he took his place.

Gerard went next, turning into a wolf, with the most beautiful silver fur. Draco assumed it had to be a French thing. Kaycie followed him and to the shock of the group, she transformed into a beautiful phoenix. It was rare that wizards could change into magical creatures, and the phoenix was one of the rarest. Thinking about it however, it fit for the girl.

Damien however, was the best.

The boy grudgingly made it's way into the center of the group. Within seconds, he morphed into a huge…polar bear. "It's adorable!" Kaycie's voiced cooed after a few moments of silence, and Damien became human again, a light pink growing on his cheeks.

"Miss the motherland huh?" Gerard whispered to him, with a wink. Draco, who'd overhead, covered his mouth as he tried not to laugh.

The Guardian looked at the group sitting before him. When they first arrived, they'd all sat apart, glancing nervously at each other. Now they were bunched together like peas in a pod, smiling, laughing. He'd hoped they'd at least become friends, but he got so much more than that. Over the weeks the kids had become like his children, and he loved each of them equally. They came to him with their problems, and they looked to him for a sense of pride in their accomplishments. And he was, god was he proud of him. He leaned wearily against his staff, feeling his chest constrict that after today, he would never see them again. His heart even more when he realized it was time to tell them that.

He cleared his throat, watching five pairs of bright eyes turn towards him. "Today…Today is your last day here. After training today, you are to pack your things and I will send you home."

The room was almost immediately filled with havoc. Lucas and Draco rose to their feet and starting demanding answers, Gerard's eyes were filled with panic and Damien fumed silently. Kaycie however just sat there, eyes flashing between fear and sadness, before she stood up and silently slipped away.

"I've taught you all that I can. It's now your time to show the world what you've learned. I will miss you, all of you and I am so proud of you." Draco's heart felt incredibly tight in his chest. He didn't want to leave them. Any of them. Slowly each boy nodded in recognition of the facts. "Mister Malfoy. Please find Miss Summers. She seems to have slipped away and, i know how close you two are." the older man said to him with a slightly pointed look.

Draco nodded. "Meet you at the bunks" He nodded to each of the others and strolled off, trying to find the girl he was closest to.

*FLASHBACK*

"Uh…last night. Kaycie and I…" Draco sat in front of the older man, struggling to get his words out. He wondered why the man had called him earlier today, yet the second he walked in, Draco understood. The Guardian smiled knowingly at him.

"Well?"

Draco launched into the story. He'd crawled into her bed, helped her with her spells and there she sat, her lips inches away from his. There was no denying he thought she was gorgeous, her hair, her curves and especially her eyes. Eyes that were now staring into his curiously.

As their lips met, a spark of electricity shot through both of them. It was shy and gentle at first, his hands tugging her closer to him. There was a energy building between them and their kiss got deeper. Draco became more aggressive, flipping her onto her back and tangling one hand into her hair. His lips melted against hers, both of them now battling for power, trying to dominate the other. God, kissing her was almost like a high.

Neither knew how much time had passed, and when they finally broke away, all they could do was stare at each other. Energy reverberated between them, yet there was no…feeling. Draco just wrapped his arms around her and sighed.

"Well… at least we got that out of the way." she muttered, and both chuckled. There was a warmth between them, closer than friendship yet unromantic.

"I just don't get it sir…" Draco finished his story to the Guardian. The man couldn't help but to laugh quietly.

"Draco, have girls always been more receptive to you than other young men?" Draco nodded. He was one of the most sought after boys in Hogwarts, girls essentially threw themselves at him. "Well, it's partially because of your powers. People are just generally more attracted to you and have always been. Kaycie is undeniably a beautiful girl, yet she hasn't been able to access her powers. They're all coming out at once. She, like you and the others, will naturally attract the opposite sex because of her power. You can especially tell because of her eyes. As for the two of you, you're her polar opposite. Naturally drawn to each other. Now it's clear you're not meant to fall in love but your friendship with her will be extremely strong. You'll draw off her power and she'll draw off yours. You'll feel better around her and when you work together, the strength between you will be immense."

He paused in thought. "You'll have to watch her in the real world. Some men are going to be very attracted to her like women are to you. Make sure they're in for the right purposes. Protect her." Draco nodded, standing up.

"Thank you."

When he told Kaycie all she did was laugh. "Me? Dear lord. I can barely talk to guys, now they're going to be throwing themselves at me?" Soon his laughter joined hers and a strong friendship was born.

*END FLASHBACK*

Kaycie was like a sister to him now, and as he thought it he felt her close by. She was sitting on the floor, knees curled to her chest, looking much like a scared puppy. Sitting next to her, he wrapped his arms around her, glad to feel her warmth. He really did feel better when she was around.

"I can't go back." Her voice was hollow, cracking somewhat. "I don't belong there. I belong here, with you and Damien and Lucas and Gerard…"

Truth be told, he was feeling the exact same way. He couldn't imagine going back to his father, to the death eaters. "Red…" he started, calling her by his nickname for her, "You'll be alright. We'll still see each other."

Kaycie gave him the most unforgiving look and scoffed. "No we won't. I live like a…muggle and you're a powerful pureblood wizard."

"Kaycie Noelle Summers. I promise you. We will be together. All of us. I don't know how or when but we will. I have a feeling. God forbid we're not, I'll still protect you, just like I know you'll protect me. Best friend's oath." He extended a pinky towards her. During their first week she'd taught everyone in the muggle world the most sacred promise was called a "pinky promise" She laughed and grasped his pinky with hers.

"Together. All of us"

With a light laugh Draco hauled her over his shoulder and started heading back towards the guys, her giggles resounding everywhere around them. Within moments they were surrounded by the rest of the guys, and Kaycie had pulled them all into a group hug.

"Guys. I'm gonna miss you." she said, voice muffled. Gerard mussed her hair, much to her chagrin and nodded.

"I agree with our Red over here. I can't imagine waking up without hearing Damien's bear snore." Everyone, even a begrudgingly looking Damien, laughed. After a while they fell silent, each moving to their respective bunk. On top sat a trunk, much like the one's brought to school, empty and ready for them to pack. Opening their drawers each person began to fill them with the things they'd brought, Kaycie's was almost filled to the brim with all the magical items she'd received from the Guardian. Draco had to swallow a lump in his throat as he removed his robes, standing only in his jumpsuit, the last thing to go in his bag. It was at that point he noticed the small pendant hanging off of the side.

"Guys what's this?" he said, holding it up. Everyone else glanced at their own trunks and noticed they had them too. Kaycie had instinctively put hers on already, while Gerard examined it carefully.

Lucas however was the first to speak. "Oy, they've got symbols on it!" Glancing down at his, Draco realized he was right. On one said was the symbol for water and on the other a small dragon. He assumed the others were similar.

"I see you found my gifts." The Guardian walked in behind them, and five sets of jaws dropped. The old man who'd looked so weary earlier that day looked angelic, a perfect mix of peaceful and strong. "I was sent here to train you and you have exceeded my expectations. For that, I thank you. I get to move on in peace now."

"But what are they?" Kaycie asked, fingering hers as she stared at him.

He chuckled. "They're communication and protection pendants. So that you can always stay connected to each other even when you're apart. All you have to do is think of the person you wish to contact, their pendant will warm and they'll be able to feel your emotions. If the bond is strong enough, you may even be able to communicate with them. I've also added a few protection spells."

Draco couldn't help but to stare in awe.

"I have some other news as well." he added. There was a twinkle in his eye that reminded Draco greatly of Albus Dumbledore, and a bubble of excitement filled his chest.

"It's not safe in our world any more. As they say, there's strength in numbers and you all need to continue training with each other. So, I've made some arrangements. Come September 1st you will all…" He paused, looking specifically at Kaycie, "Be attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."

Stunned silence filled the room for a moment, before Kaycie flung herself at the Guardian. "Thank you. Thank you so much." Turning around she threw her arms around Draco and Damien. Lucas and Gerard joined in.

"You got your wish. We're all going to be together." Damien whispered, grinning broadly. Draco couldn't even help the smile that was on his face, and once again he only felt pure happiness.

His family was going to Hogwarts. He'd get to be with them, all the time. His Kaycie? He had no doubts she'd be a Slytherin. Damien probably too.

"I am so proud of each and every one of you." The Guardian said, as the small group broke apart.

"You've made my job absolutely worth it. You have all progressed, grown stronger and proved yourselves to be in mastery of your element. Dark times lay ahead, and you must work together to save yourselves, each other and our world. Remember to always wear your suits, they'll protect you and help you control your element. Now, it's time for the first of you to leave." A small red portal lit up in front of him and all eyes turned to Kaycie.

Draco swore he could see tears building in her eyes, though none fell. She wasn't one to cry. "Thank you sir, for giving me a home and a family. You've made me see that there is so much more to me. It's been an honor." She shook his hand then turned to each of the boys. Lucas spun her in the air and wrapped her in a tight hug, passing her off to each of the guys. Draco was last and he gripped onto her tightly.

"Don't forget our promise." he whispered.

She nodded at him and turned to face the portal again. "Can't wait to see you guys!" she whispered, almost sadly before putting on a brave face and stepping through. The light faded and she was gone. Yet all the boys swear they felt a warmth in their necklaces as she did.

Lucas and Gerard were next, their portals popping up next to each other. Fitting really, Draco thought. They laughed, slapping palms and giving each other a manly hug. They all shook hands and wished each other well.

"See you soon." Lucas winked and with a jump through the portal, he was gone.

Gerard only offered a smile and nod, yet that was enough.

Only Draco and Damien remained, and the latter was the next to go. The two boys exchanged no words, just shook hands and gave each other a knowing stare. He had a real friend in him. The Guardian placed his hands on Damien's shoulders and spoke to him in Russian ending with "You make me very proud."

With a sharp nod, Damien stepped through and the portal disappeared. The tight feeling grew in Draco's chest again. He was next and would have to return to the world he so desperately tried to escape.

"You are the protector Draco." The older man started. "Your powers are so strong and you cannot let yourself be swayed by the darkness. I see such light and goodness in you. Don't forget to open your horizons, stay close to Kaycie and Damien, and know that you've found hope. You will do great things. And don't worry about your scar, it's gone for good. You aren't that person anymore."

Draco nodded, turning towards the portal. He had so much he wanted to say to this man, so much to be grateful for. Yet all he could muster was "Thank you. For everything" As he was about you step through the portal the old man spoke again.

"Oh and don't forget to say hello to my dear cousin Albus."

At that Draco nodded, a grin growing on his face. Everything was going to be alright. "Will do." WIth that he took the step into the portal and watched as everything went black.

At five different hospitals all around the world, five teenagers woke up, absolutely changed for the rest of their lives.

Did you really think I would separate them? They're a family. I'm so excited to start writing Hogwarts scenes and involving the other characters. Hope you're enjoying the story!

-Smooches! LLL