The next few days had been increasingly well, There wasn't really a word to describe it, but everyone had been on edge.
Even Tamaki, Who was oblivious to most matters, could sense tension brewing.
Harry and Maria had been jumpy, Maria especially around Kyoya, Finding it an instinct to protect him as she had grown used to doing with her friends, but on a new level.
Luna had taken to staying with Mori, and occasionally at Hunni's, who began referring to Luna as his little sister.
Ron and Hermione began spending more and more time reviewing the paper, Which kept reporting a rise in crime rates.
Draco and Ginny began Setting wards up around the manor, and making sure that windows were tightly locked in rooms that went unused.
Sirius and Remus spent more time with Teddy, Remus traveling back and forth between London and Japan to maintain a Ministry Job.
Fred and George had Dean look over their shop and opened a new on in Japan, Racking in Customers like mad.
Maria's manager, (an old friend) had gotten a music video aired on MTV and many other music channels, and the song was sailing to the top of the hit list in America and the UK, People demanding more from this new artist. Press had been trying to catch this, 'elusive star.' for a photo, with no luck.
Even though everything seemed to be happening at once, Along with school and studying, Maria Tried to keep upbeat and everyone followed her lead.
"Maria there you are!" Luna called running up to Maria, who was discussing something with Kyoya, and smiled.
"I'm going to borrow your girlfriend for tonight, We've got shopping to do." Luna said, smiling and taking Maria's arm.
"Luna, We were discussing something important!" The dark haired girl said, Turning back to her boyfreind.
"I'm sure I can Handle planning the dining arrangements for the dance, Besides, Haruhi and Tamaki will help me." Kyoya said, Maria glared at him and he simply smirked. "See you tomorrow, Maria." He said, smiling as she was dragged away.
"See you tomorrow!" She called, Silently willing him to be careful.
"Haruhi, Can you and Hermione take care of dining arrangements, If that's not to much of a problem?" Kyoya set the paper in front of the girls and they nodded, Getting to work.
***With Maria and Luna.
"Why do I have to go dress shopping?" Maria whined, Dragging out the have.
"We aren't. Mrs. Hitchatiin is going to design our dresses. You just have to wear them to most events in America is all, Get her some credibility." Luna said simply, stopping the car in front of the mall.
"Then what are we doing here?"
"I need to tell you something that you need to hear. I figured that if I told you this way, If we were alone, You wouldn't feel so obligated to keep you're strong mask on." Luna pulled into a parking space in the back of the parking lot.
"What is it?" Maria asked, Suddenly serious,
Luna took a deep breathe.
****With Kyoya***
"Hello, Ohtori." A smooth voice said.
"You." Kyoya replied simply, Though he was seething, The time he had taken to calm down had turned into a walk, Had he known all along? Had he been watching Kyoya and Maria the whole time?
"Is that it? Just you? Huh, I took you for a guy that was just a bit more respectful."
"Only to those who deserve it." Kyoya nearly spat turning around, The urge to strangle the man, no, the scum, was nearly overwhelming.
"Awe...That hurts. Right here, Ohtori, Right here." He pointed to his heart, But smiled, It made Kyoya's stomach turn in anger.
Jones was admittedly good looking, With light brown eyes and dirty blonde hair, A muscular build, tall, and tan.
But he was also intimidating. Kyoya clenched his fist. "You can't hurt something that's not there, Bastard."
Jones just continued to smile
******With Luna & Maria.**
"What is it Luna? Tell me."
"Jones let Lucius Malfoy into the Manor."
"I could have guessed. Would've been easy to guess that."
"That's not the whole point, Maria. Jones is getting more elusive. The only way we can guess his whereabouts is where you are. But someone had to tell him where the Manor was. Lucius Malfoy is leading the new war, Jones is second in Command."
*****With Kyoya and Jones.**
"You're trying to play Hero, Ohtori, But you Aren't any hero. She's mine,I own her, I always will. Maybe she doesn't know it now, but she will."
Kyoya swung, Hitting Jones in the jaw, and causing him to stumble backwards.
"She's not a possession to be owned. She's a woman, a human, not an object." Kyoya was seething and Jones was scowling.
Jones took a swing at Kyoya, Connecting.
"How brave for a spoiled rich brat!" Jones spat, taking another swing. "Play hero now! Let's see how good you can protect her from your grave!" Jones yelled.
Kyoya swung, A solid punch to Jones gut. Causing him to double over.
Kyoya mentally slapped himself for ditching the Ohtori guard that had followed him. (Something that was rather easy for him, he'd been practicing for years after all.)
"Damn." Jones moaned, Straightening out.
He lunged for Kyoya, Knocking him to the ground and punching him repeatedly.
"How does it feel Ohtori?" Jones laughed, And Kyoya swung with all his might, Barley managing to throw Jones off. He swung again while Jones was stunned. "Maybe, I'll have another go with her, eh?" Jones laughed harder, And Kyoya kicked him.
"Fuck you." He said, And Jones doubled over in pain again, Not able to recover as fast.
**With Luna and Maria.**
"Kyoya's in trouble. Go. Now!" Maria said fanatically, Luna, startled, started the car quickly and went in the direction Maria pointed her.
Maria instructed Luna to pull over and she got out. "This will be faster then waiting for stoplights. Come on!" Maria ran.
*********kyoya and Jones.
Jones finally straightened up, punching Kyoya, Causing the dark haired boy to stumble and fall backward.
Jones kicked him, and Kyoya rolled the second time to avoid the foot. Pulling himself up he reached for his cellphone, when he seen it on the ground where he had fist fallen.
Jones stepped in front of it, Smiling.
"Get away from him, Or else you'll be sorry." Maria said slowly, Her voice firm fists clenched at her sides.
"Ah...Maria..We were just talking about you, love." Jones said, And Maria lunged for him, Her fists raised.
Jones hadn't been expecting the sudden attack, He stumbled. Maria took him down easily.
"Where is Malfoy?" She finally asked, Jones smiled. He rolled, Knocking Maria off of him, Then appearating in momentary freedom. "GOD DAMMIT!" She punched the ground, And Kyoya offered his hand to help her up.
He wiped blood the dribbled down his chin away, And she touched her fingers to it gently, healing it.
"I'm sorry." She whispered, And he hugged her tightly.
"There is nothing to be sorry about. In fact, I should be thanking you." He said, Quietly as Luna began to walk back toward the car.
"That's not true. If it weren't for me you wouldn't have been put in that situation." Maria pulled away from him.
"If I hadn't met you, Maria, I'd still be going on actually caring about inheriting my company and listening to my father about his notions on 'love.'" Kyoya said, and Maria looked down. "Come on, I haven't spoken to Remus in a while, he carries on a very intelligent conversation." Kyoya said, and Maria smiled.
"You just want to see the next prank, huh?" She giggled as Kyoya looked shocked.
"Me?, never." He said, both of them began walking to the car.
When they got to the Manor, Teddy, who had missed Kyoya in his few days of absence, Cheered Happily.
Maria took Teddy up into Her room while Sirius went to the store and Remus went back to London, Declaring he'd be staying there for a few days.
Maria sat on the bed as Teddy Played with Hazel, who would gently nudge him until he crawled to her and pat her on the head like he always did, then she would wag her tail and lick him happily, as though she were a Regular dog.
At that moment, Hazel was chasing her own tail, Making Teddy laugh loudly and clap his hands and point.
Kyoya sat next to Maria, And she laid her head on his shoulder.
"So, What's your favorite movie?" Kyoya asked suddenly.
"Well, I never really thought about it. I guess it would have to be Nightmare Before Christmas." Maria mused, Her hair falling over her shoulder and a few strands in her face, one finger to her lips. "What about yours?" Maria asked.
"Limitless. What's your favorite food?" Maria Tilted her head to look at Kyoya, Her eyes glimmering with a dull curiosity.
"Where are all these questions coming from?" She asked him, and he smiled.
"Answer mine first, then I'll tell you."
"An answer for an answer huh? Rice balls. I absolutely fell in love with them when I first tried one."
"I'm curious." Kyoya answered simply, and Maria laughed.
"Well then, Tell me your favorite Time of the day."
"When you drive me home, and we can carry on an uninterrupted conversation."
"We can carry on an-"
"Mia! Mia! Mia!"
"Lizzy, Haven't you been told to knock before?"
"Big Brother told me I could just come in since Teddy was here, but any other time the door is closed and Kyoya is here I have to knock and wait for an answer before coming in." Lizzy said innocently, and Maria began to blush madly.
"DRACO!" She yelled, the blondes head popped up in the door way, Laughing madly.
"What, I'm only giving my dear little sister some brotherly advice. I must protect her Innocent eyes, after all." He said, and Maria blushed even Harder, causing Draco to laugh, and Kyoya suppressed his own blush.
"Just because you and Ginny can barely go a week with out it doesn't mean no one else can!" Maria said, and it was Draco's turn to blush, though he frowned.
"Lizzy, Didn't you have something to ask Aunt Mia?"
"Can Kirmi Come over for a play date? Can she?"
"Of course! You go Tell Harry that I said to go get her." Maria said, and the young girl ran excitedly down the hall.
"Maria, I need to ask you something." Draco said seriously, Sighing Maria looked back over to him.
"Go on and ask."
"Have you spoken to Ginny lately?" He asked her, then looked at Kyoya, "Or you?" He asked, both shook there heads no.
"Why? Did something happen?" Maria asked, and Draco shook his head in a negative.
"Nothing happened. Not as far as I can tell. She hasn't been talking to me, She doesn't look me in the eyes anymore. In fact, She's hardly around to look me in the eyes any more, She won't stay in the same room as me."
"She's probably just upset about something. I'll go talk to her I guess." Maria said, standing up from the bed.
"She's not here, I've looked. And I've tried talking."
"I'll talk to her next time I see her. I promise." Draco nodded, Still looking sullen and serious.
"Can you take Teddy for a little while, Draco?" Maria asked him, and Draco nodded, picking up the small boy who changed his hair to a bright silver, causing Draco to laugh slightly.
Kyoya smirked as Maria turned back to him. "You were saying?"
Maria stuck her tongue out at him, Sitting back down and laying her head on his chest. She shivered slightly, and Kyoya put his arm around her.
After a few hours of talking, and the occasional laughter, Both had fallen asleep around midnight.
Harry happened to walk by the open door that led to his sisters room and smiled, walking quietly in and unfolding the blanket on Maria's trunk and laid it over them.
Kyoya's eyes opened halfway, and harry held back the urge to laugh at how groggy the Ohtori boy looked.
"Keep her safe." Harry whispered, and Kyoya could only nod once before sleep again overtook him.
AN: and thus ends this chapter! Life has been going by fast lately, I just went to go see The Pretty Reckless and Evanescence live (I almost died, Partilly from being able to see my idol, amy lee live, and a drunk guy nearly passing out and landing on me...He resembled Haruhi's father in a way...He was just really, really tall compared to me.) and instead of going to sleep like I probally should, I wrote (the rest of) this.