Disclaimer... You know the drill.
Mana is a generalized, supernatural force that is in everyone and everything. It is the force that makes up the two separate entities magic and chakra.
Chakra- the physical, destructive power used – performed by shinobi who used it with the spiritual energy; creating Justus. Shinobi learn about the ninja way and chakra from the age of three or six.
Magic- the more consented energy that erupts at the young age of 11 and can be taught in schools; the wizards and witches is what they are called can use this magic mainly with a wand. .
Now, that you know all this … I am telling you because of this mana it does not matter if you use chakra or magic – Sighs, what I'm trying to say is this is how Snape ended up where he is. And, yes I just made this up on the spot.
Oh, yes if you are going to troll me, I have one thing to say: IDIOT-Who in their right mind goes around and troll when there's absolutely no need too? You see this is fan-fiction not real life. So, if you have something to say go rant somewhere else and troll someone who cares. Although, I will take your comments/ reviews into consideration and read it properly, but if it's something like saying this is garbage. Go. AND. Sprout your nonsense somewhere else!
Now, then I apologize, but this needs to be known, but I thank you all, I sincerely do. Now, on to….
Chapter...4!
Severus Snape was starting to wonder. Just where in the hell was he?! Everywhere he turned there were trees, trees, trees, and just nature! The thing is he would have enjoyed his peacefulness, but peacefulness for him doesn't last. Or, did he deserve such peace?
With a sigh he followed the owl. Unaware of where he truly was and that what he would soon encounter, but he stopped behind some bushes to rest with the owl perched on the branch, dropped the letter plainly in his lap.
"Owl's gone mad," the potions master muttered before lying down.
It's been three days since Harry has sent Hedwig away and the loveable owl never came back. Harry would pace with his frustration and anxiety; never before – Sure he always had to stay in Winging with his relatives and sure he was always denied certain information and to search for his sister, but now, now it was going too far. How long? Just how long are they planning to keep him in the dark? Just how long will it sink in that Voldemort has risen back? What would happen if he would never be able to go to Hogwarts? That was the world where he belonged.
Even so, he would ask more. One would think with his apathetic phases and dire mood swings - No that wasn't what it was called when he nearly had the temptation to use illegal magic. Oh, no it was something else, but for the moment it didn't matter and Harry, Harry laid on his bedding, looking at the ceiling as if it was just there.
His door opened on that fourth night. It was his uncle saying that they were leaving. Harry didn't care and once the Dursley's were gone the house was quiet. Eerily so that the house creaked with its own sounds; however, down in the kitchen below a crash was heard.
Burglars... Robbers... No, no it was none of the sort. Harry grabbed his wand and stood listening. However, all was not accordingly so, you see. Rather it was out of fear or something else, Harry jumped as the lock to his room clicked open; he stared, motionlessly stared at the spot.
That was magic. Harry hesitated as he silently got out his room and stood above the stair lands. His breath hitched and his heart went to his throat; someone, no people were down stairs- waiting and staring.
"It's alright, Harry we came to take you away."
"Professor, Lupin," Harry whispered in disbelief.
"Yes," was the simple respond.
A woman that Harry didn't know spoke up. "Why are we standing here in the dark? Lumos!" She chanted and a tip of light appeared from her wand. Once they had a better look it was all over however, Moody wanted to make sure.
"Harry what form does your patronus take?" Lupin asked.
"A stag," Harry answered automatically, but nervously.
Finally things were somewhat settled and Harry carefully descended the stairs. He could feel all eyes on him, but Lupin's assuring presence reassured him from the unease.
"How have you been?" Lupin asked casually with his hands in the teens.
"Fine…" Harry answered. Was this even real? Wasn't he supposed to stay in Winging for four more weeks? Weren't he…?
Lupin smiled warmly. "I have good news, Harry." They all went into the kitchen and Harry was introduced.
He turned to Lupin, "What's the good news? Have you located my sister? "
Lupin smiled apologetically while the rest just looked at him as if he was the newest car put out for display. It was orders. They were not to tell the boy exactly just yet.
'We discuss later," Moody growled out. "We're nothing, but your guards, boy."
Guard…? What guards? He didn't need any dang guards! He could take care of himself. His anger was momentarily squashed and replace with disgust. A churn went and fell into place. Moody taking out his eye as if he was pulling a plug was not one should witness.
"How are we getting to where-?
"Brooms," Lupin quickly answered. "It's the only way."
"Remus," commented Kingsley Shacklebolt "Says that you are a grand flier."
"He's excellent," Remus beamed. "Now, Harry getting gong and pack we want to be ready for when the signal comes."
Harry nodded and reluctantly which wasn't much reluctance went back upstairs to pack his things; Tonks behind him. The conversation that presented itself was most interesting indeed.
"Wish you could hide that scar?" Tonks asked with a chuckle.
"Yeah," Harry answered feeling his scar. He turned away as he didn't like it when people looked at it. "Let's… let's finish."
"Nonsense," Tonks said sounding as if it was natural. "Metamorphs are born not made. It will take years for an average witch/wizard to learn such a thing and normally one must use a wand and or a potion to change appearance… It's best if I pack."
Once downstairs Harry was ushered by Moody, "What?"
"Disillusion charm, boy," Moody grumbled. "You're normal appearance won't do and the invisibility cloak won't even last. Now, stay put."
In Japan it has been the same amount of days. Yes, only a few days and a young Haku stood next to a closed window. She pulled out the ribbon that held her bun together, letting her hair drape over her and fall like a curtain.
Looking at Zabuza-san fondly, her green emerald eyes shined with loyalty towards her precious person. Haku then turned away with a childish smile and grabbed her clothes for the day: a pink kimono with black swirls, a white sash, white socks, and sandals. She began heading out with a basket in the nook of her arm.
All too soon was the emerald eyed teen outside in the forest (by her enemy's training area) and crouching down picking herbs. A beautiful brown bird appeared on his shoulders, and he smiled serenely. The intelligent bird cocked its head sideways. Then the bird flew away hurriedly.
Haku eyes followed it curiously, as she always had a soft spot for animals. She watched with her green emerald eyes as it landed on someone. Haku's eyes narrowed, as she recognized the headband immediately. It was the enemy, a Leaf-Ninja.
"What is this?" The kid, indeed younger than her, pointed a finger at her. "Who do you think you are?" He yelled in outraged, breathing heavily.
Haku made her decision. She stood up and walked over, until she was standing right in front of the blond. Haku reached out, but the bird's quick getaway startled the blond boy's sleeping form. However, he didn't wake.
Haku moved again, but stopped. Then she shook the blond, "Come on now," The person said in a gentle, kind voice. "You'll catch a cold if you sleep here. Wake up."
Naruto opened his eyes, and was greeted with a smiling face that had green eyes and black raven hair.
Haku instantly moved back faster than the eye could see so the blond could sit up properly.
Naruto rubbed his eyes. "You the heck are you?"
Haku smiled.
Naruto blinked. "Ah- uh…" He wasn't sure what to say. But who could blame him, for in front of him was a beautiful girl. "I mean, why you are out here?"
Haku answered simply, "I'm collecting herbs." Then she titled her head towards the right. "Is that person over there your friend?"
The word herbs rested on his tongue only for a moment. "Huh?" Naruto questioned, curiously, as his eyes scrunched before he jumped and pointed at the familiar silhouette. "Sasuke-teme!"
Whiz.
"Dobe shut up," the boy had raven duck-but hair, obsidian cold black eyes and... "Who are you?"
Haku tilted her head and smiled. Sasuke's lips parted, but his eyes remained blank and unnerving. There was something about the girl a few feet away that was sitting across from the dobe. What is it though?
"Forget the teme," the blond growled, before looking at Haku with a goofy grin. "So you're collecting these herbs, right?"
Haku turned to the blond smiling serenely. "Yes, that's right. Their used for treating injuries and wounds."
Peaceful silence however, Sasuke remained indifferent and quiet; he didn't know the answers or why this girl had him wondering if she should be trusted or not neither did he know why it bothered him so.
"You start work early, huh?" Naruto asked, picking a small plant up.
"Yes. Its calm and I never thought I'd find others out here. So, why are you out here?"
Naruto grinned with excitement. Haku watched him, slightly perplexed at the face the boy had made. "I'm training."
Sasuke snorted.
Haku glances in the raven's direction, but nothing. It slightly putted her on edge. That boy was not naïve not like the one facing her no.
"So are you a ninja?" Haku asked, keeping the same tone. "I noticed by your headband. Unless you are playing fashion?"
Naruto beamed. "So you noticed. Only super cool ninja can wear these."
Sasuke refrained from snorting again. Damn dobe such an idiot. Couldn't he sense that this girl knew more than she was letting? But, then maybe he was just being paranoid. Something, he Sasuke Uchiha was not and he squashed it away.
"Really..? I see," Haku replied. "That's very impressive."
Naruto grinned, laughing.
"But," Haku said, sadly. "Won't that lead to something dangerous?"
Naruto laughed again. "I'm just practicing my skills to get stronger!"
"You seem strong to me. Isn't that enough?"
Sasuke scoffed, but said nothing. "You as well," Haku stated turning to meet the eyes that looked as though they were looking right through not at her. As if he sees something that …
"No, no!" Naruto blurted in breaking the silence." I have to get stronger! So I have to keep on practicing."
Haku's eyes were focused, not betraying a thing. "How so..? Why is it so important?"
This girl was a stranger and yet, there was something there. If he didn't know any better he would have called her an excellent actor, but the thought quickly left his mind.
"So I can become the greatest ninja in my village!" Naruto beamed. "There's also a certain person that I have to beat and become the same level as them," Naruto said, making a fist and grinning.
Sasuke refrained from scoffing, but who was this person that the dobe wanted to surpass? Was it Kakashi or him?
"Is it for that special person? Or are you doing this for yourself?" Haku asked seriously.
What was she getting at? Sasuke's eyes didn't betray a thing neither did his emotions.
"Huh?" Naruto asked in confusion.
Haku laughed.
"Hey! What's so funny?"
"Is there someone precious to you?"
"Huh? What do ya mean by precious?" Naruto asked, crossing his arms.
Haku wanted to ask the other boy, but she remained silent. He wouldn't give an answer anyway.
Haku looked serious as if the subject was a touchy one, which it was. She didn't speak for a while.
Sasuke frowned he knew that look. The past, memories that one wished to forget washed over the girl's features. The girl was indeed different. He glanced towards the idiot looks like he didn't notice.
In a snow-fallen village in the Land of Water, a young girl sat. She was not too far from the small dumpsters. People endlessly passed her by. Her emerald green eyes casted downwards, she sat with her hands surrounding her knees, trying to keep herself warm
A vicious dog bark brought the girl out of her searching. She looked at the dog with dispassionate eyes. Yet, they were sorrowful. After all, she lived in a kill or be killed environment. However, the young girl wished to see more of the world one day.
She looked back to see the dog's family. The girl looked sad as her bangs covered the scar that was slightly visible - a lighting shaped scar, to be exact.
A few days later, not long after the event, the girl was sitting across the rail of the bridge in the same position she was in by those small dumpsters.
A shadow lurked over her and she looked up to see a menacing-looking man staring directly over her. Coal black dashed with emerald green as their eyes met.
While the girl remained in that state, Sasuke got up and 'Wham!'
"OWW!"
Haku blinked out of her reverie. That memory was one of her saddest yet, one of her best. It was one she would never forget.
"What was that for, teme?"
Haku blinked then laughed with her hand covering her mouth. Sasuke scoffed and Naruto looked embarrassed.
Haku stopped. "Thank you, but you see. A person... a person becomes truly strong when they have something to protect."
Oh, great the dobe believed the girl not, that he didn't either. What the girl said made sense, but he needed no one.
"Yeah, "Naruto said looking away, "I hear you."
Haku smiled looking at both of them, before grabbing her basket of herbs. "Both of you will become strong, very strong." Then she turned around to walk away.
"Whoa, she was prettier than Sakura-Chan!"
Sasuke hit him on the head. If he was right than that girl was even stronger than the pink –haired fan girl. Never mind that he even agreed with the dobe, but she was different. Unique and she had a gentle aura about her even if he found it strange. The only one who had that kind of mixture was his mother. There was something about that girl and Sasuke will figure it out. So, with that the raven placed his hands in his pockets and walked ahead.
No doubt the idiots will start looking, "Let's head back, dobe."
"Now, calm down Sakura their not dead," Kakashi depan.
He sighed the girl was something else. "Hmm…" he muttered. There was someone sleeping in the forest? And, an owl perched above him.
"Sensei," called Sakura.
Kakashi kicked the man lightly receiving a groan. A foreigner..?
Obsidian clashed with obsidian. "Are you lost?"
The man nodded, looking at the two ninjas. Seeing Sakura's eyes he thought he found the girl, but he will soon learn that this Sakura Haruno isn't the girl he's after.
"Severus. Severus Snape," ay, it must be his name then, but Kakashi didn't trust this man just yet.
"Kakashi and this is Sakura Haruno. Is there a place you are headed?"
"No," Snape answered going through his options. These people looked like any other citizen, but he could feel that they were not, even though he didn't know what they were.
"Come on," Kakashi ordered with an eye smile. "We might find our group if we search together." Sakura looked between her sensei and the man that could pass for an Uchiha, but was not. So, who was he?
They followed Kakashi and they met up with two boys; their names Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki.
Haku stopped, she was far away from the enemies yes, but that was not why she stopped. A flash of white grey-silverfish long-broad wings flew pass and the magnificent bird landed on her shoulders.
"Ay, Riri you're back," Haku said stroking the falcon's feathers. The falcon was a gyrfalcon with sterling yellow eyes. It hooted in approval.
"Let's head back to, Zabuza-san."
The falcon made a sound and flew ahead. Haku smiled following the falcon. As she headed back she frowned something wasn't right. Haku felt as though a plan was in need of a change and this time her precious person would be temporary unaware of what she was planning. And, team Kakashi would definitely agree, but….
Haku smiled. That will have to do.
Harry and the advanced guards landed on a grassy plane. Lupin let out the lights and Moody threw Harry a piece of paper.
"Read it quickly," his ruffled voice carried from ahead. "We don't have much time."
Harry read the headline.
The headquarters of The Order of the Phoenix may be found at Number twelve, Grimauld Place, London.
N cut'! What do you think? Errors, improvements, reviews, ect. Next chapter will be a little different as it will not have the double settings as the last couple of chapters. Instead it will just be shorter, but you'll see why. Well, again I apologize for the note above, but … Oh, guys don't take this chapter the wrong way. I am not going to out-characterize anyone. Naruto will still be Naruto and Sasuke will remain the same badass, but just that I'm going to change his goal slightly from one of total revenge to one that wants answers and will be protective. Pairings are yet, still undecided. Well, until next chapter; I'm out!