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Chapter Forty-Six
"Why the hell do you have to wear that?" Law asked as I checked over the outfit.
"Because it's required," I answer while rolling my eyes and turning towards him, "You just don't want anyone to see what's yours,"
He moved over to me from the door way and wrapped his arms around my waist. I looked at the picture we made in the mirror and smiled as he said, "Of course not. You're mine."
I wore a black pair of fitting pants that clung to my skin, but didn't hinder my movements. A dark blue skin tight shirt with kimono style sleeves. My wand was strapped to my right arm. Onmyo was settled across my back. A pair of daggers were settled on my hips. I had senbon hidden in various places that Law would have fun searching. I also had a few scalpels and other knives hidden somewhere on my form. All my weapons save for Onmyo, who was special in her own right, were magically enhanced in someway and could cause a lot of damage if used correctly. I didn't blame him for not wanting everyone to see me in this, but it would be funny to see the reactions of the people around me that had never seen me in something like this. I spoke softly as I chuckled under my breath, "Just imagine the amount of shock and heart attacks the sheeple will have when they see me."
"An interesting and very welcome prospect," He said while tugging me closer, "But I would rather not have you wear this,"
"You don't usually complain when it comes to my ripped jeans and tank top," I remind him causing him to chuckle, "Plus remember Amazon Lily? You didn't have a problem with that,"
"Because I could threaten my crew," He reached up and tugged a piece of my hair, "I can't threaten everyone,"
I rolled my eyes before looking back at the mirror, "Look at us," He looked in the mirror and smiled that smile I love, "It feels like it's been a long time since last we looked into a mirror together..." I looked at him, "I think the last time was right before the battle for the one piece," I gave a melancholy smile, "Damn it's almost been a year since then."
"A lot has happened," He laid his chin on my head, "We've both changed a lot and we've gotten closer,"
"It feels like the calm before the storm you know," I closed my eyes and leaned into his embrace, "Like it'll only be a little while before suddenly shit hits the fan,"
"With the worlds merging it's bound to happen," I nodded lightly before pulling away, "What's wrong?"
"Promise me that you won't murder anyone while I'm in the maze," He chuckled and nodded.
"Agreed," We were about to kiss when knock resounded on the door.
"Kai it's time," Hermione's voice came through the door.
I sighed and pressed kissed his cheek, "C'mon let's go face the public."
He took my hand and we left my room. We joined Hermione and the others downstairs. I smiled at seeing them as Tracy smirked at me and asked, "What are your orders captain?"
"If the intel Law and I managed to get at the beginning of the year still hold value, I want each of you to be prepared to protect each other," I order causing them to nod solemnly, "I also want you to prepare the surprises we came up with over the last few weeks," Snorts and grins answered me, "Now let's go and face the public!"
With that, we walked out of the common room and left the dorms behind. As we approached the doors to the outside, I could hear the sound of cheers reverberating off the walls. I chuckled lightly as Hannah mutter, "Loud."
"They're about to get louder," Tracy pointed out.
"Actually they may get quieter," Hermione pointed out as we left the school and made our way to where the third task was taking place.
Tracy looked ready to argue only for Daphne to cut her off, "Either way it doesn't matter. We're going to be the last ones there."
I closed my eyes for a few moments and smiled as I felt the presence of my Nakama. Law chuckled softly when he saw the smile and murmured, "Everyone wanted to see it though a few were left behind on the island for obvious reasons."
I nodded as we entered the quidditch pitch where everyone was waiting. Luna hugged me before heading off with the others to sit with the rest of our Nakama. I nodded to those that sat there as I made my way over to the judges. Law kept a firm grip on my hand causing whispers to explode from the crowd for those that didn't know of my relationship with him. Fleur smiled at me, "'ello Kaileara."
"Hello Fleur ready?" I asked causing her to nod before I turned to the other two, "Ready?"
Both nodded before we turned where the judges were. A man wearing a green bowler hat and a pink-toad-like woman that I knew were the Minister and his undersecretary, Fudge and Umbridge. Neither of which were well liked and were on the chopping block. I smiled pleasantly as they turned towards us and Fudge stared at me. Umbridge looked ready to loose it which was a pretty funny look on her toad-like visage. Fudge managed to get a hold of himself and began to speak Ms. Potter-"
"Ashferd," I cut him off with a glare, "My name was legally changed to Ashferd the past summer and I would like for it to be used,"
"Right...Right," He grimaced, "But please explain why you have those weapons?"
"The rules state that I am allowed something to focus my magic," I answer with a raised eyebrow, "All the weapons on me can act as a magical focus thus allowing me to use them,"
"She is correct Minister," Salazar said causing me to smile at the man.
"Who is that?" Umbridge asked while pointing at Law.
"My guard and fiance Law water D. Trafalgar," I answered while Law scowled at the use of his full name causing me to roll my eyes.
"Fiance?" The minister spluttered, "But you're only 14 years old!"
"Actually Ms. Ashferd is around 15 years old minister," Salazar corrected, "And is it not usual for those contracted to each other to become fiances as early as the age of 10?"
Fudge spluttered and probably would've made a scene had Godric not appeared, "We should be getting started."
"Ah yes," Salazar chuckled before turning to Law and I, "Mr. Trafalgar please go to your seat,"
Law nodded and turned to me. I smiled at him causing him to smirk before pulling me into a heated kiss that I readily responded to. The sounds of the crowd faded away and I felt a blissful heat spread through me as he deepened the kiss. He reluctantly pulled away from me and I looked at him with a dazed grin. He chuckled and leaned close to murmur, "Show them what a pirate can do."
I nodded and watched him go before blinking as I felt a hand on my arm. I looked to the side and Fleur giggled softly, "Come it iz time."
I shook myself and nodded as I followed her to the starting area. I didn't listen much to what the announcer said other than I would be going first. When the cannon went off, I shot into the maze and immediately felt the magic of the place try to settle over my mind. I pushed it off before running forward. I created three diffrent clones and had them run ahead of me. While they were running ahead of me, I closed my eyes and focused my energy. I looked through the various paths of magic before mapping out the path that was likely to lead me to the center where all the magic was tied. Once done, I moved forward once more and scowled as I encountered one of the acromantula of the forest. With a hiss, it jumped at me only for me to fling a fire ball at it. It sailed through the air as I ran past where it used to be. I then encountered the remains of a Boggart and a clone. The clone nodded to me, "Boss a sphinx is just ahead."
I nodded and watched as the clone exploded into a cloud of smoke. The memories returned to me, "So I was right, my greatest fear is my Nakama leaving me."
I shook my head lightly and continued on through the maze. In a matter of minutes, I reached the sphinx which was female. The sphinx looked at me with emerald eyes and spoke in a slightly wispy voice, "Hello youngest champion. A riddle must be answered if pass is what you seek."
"Go ahead," I settled into a relaxed position.
"As you wish," The sphinx settled on her paws in a relaxed manner, "I'm teary-eyed but never cry. Silver-tongued, but never lie. Double-winged, but never fly. Air-cooled, but never dry."
I frowned as I nibbled on my lip in thought. I went over the riddle and hummed softly in thought. Teary-eyed, but never cry. Silver-tongued, but never lie. Double-winged, but never fly. Air-cooled, but never dry. It couldn't be human because humans had to cry. Perhaps a vampire? No because anything with even base intelligence can lie. Vampires also do not have wings and some species can't go near water which made the last part of the riddle impossible. Maybe it's not human, beast, nor animal. Wait a mineral maybe? Teary-eyed could mean shine. If so, it means it has to be some type of metal because jewels when they get wet can actually break apart once in contact with water. Silver, shiny, and wet...Wait double-winged, but never fly. Where the hell does that make sense. I growl under my breath and stamp my foot against the ground, "Damn it."
"Figure it out?" The sphinx asked causing me to shake my head, "Be swift for the champions of others have already entered this place,"
I growled under my breath once more and began to curse under my breath. Why in the name of the fates did I have to get this riddle? I took a deep breath and sighed as I ran a hand through my hair. Okay we've settled on the fact that it's silver, shiny, and wet. We've settled on the fact it has to be some kind of metal. The only metal like that is mercury, but-. I nearly face palm for not figuring it out earlier. I turned my attention to the sphinx and say, "The answer is mercury. The element looks shiny, silver, and wet. The god Mercury has two wings but only uses them to run."
"As the answer was given, the champion may pass," She moved aside and I ran past her, "Good luck Freedom's champion,"
I didn't even both responding as I ran faster and faster. I blitzed through the next few obstacles which were rather easy due to the fact it only took a few throwing knives charged with electricity to pass the odd looking centipede-like beast that I am so going to ask Godric where he found it because I want one. It can spit acid! It's awesome and it would be funny to watch my crew run away from one as training when they piss me off. Ah the chaos I could have with that thing. I mentally shook myself as I reached a rather wide looking area with a glowing blue cup that I recognize as the goblet of fire. I stared at it for a few seconds before Tundra muttered, "Looks like we get to see if the information is true."
"Eyup," I took a deep breath and walked forward to grab it, "If I get knocked out, take control and kill everything in sight before grabbing the cup to transport back,"
"Got it," Tundra growled in pleasure before urging me to hurry, "Hogwarts champion coming right behind. You only have two seconds max before he reaches the area,"
I nodded before taking another deep breath and muttering, "Here it goes."
I grabbed the cup just as I heard, "Kaileara?"
I felt something hook onto my navel and knew someone had put a portkey on the damn thing. I used my magic to halt the magic of the cup as I turned my gaze to the surprised Hufflepuff and shouted, "Tell everyone that someone turned the damn thing into a portkey! I'll try to return using it as soon as possible!"
With that said, my magic's grip on the cup broke and I was whisked away. All I knew was that when I appeared, it was not going to be a pleasant experience.
End of chapter!
