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Last time: Battle has started. What will happen now?
Sasuke and Haku were surrounded by the ice mirrors. A difference, however, was that Haku was in the ice mirrors – every single one of them – and Sasuke was in the middle of the dome.
Kakashi moved. Zabuza followed. "If you enter the fight, then you'll fight me," Zabuza said seriously. "Your boy doesn't stand a chance against that jutsu."
Haku looked at Sasuke. "Now then, let's begin and I'll show you what speed..." she paused slightly as she pulled out some senbon, "really is."
Sasuke was even more excited than he was in the beginning.
Instantaneously, Haku threw the needles as if they were nothing more than sand paper, hitting dead onto its target – Sasuke with perfect accuracy.
Thousands – no, millions of needles flew like blurs, hitting Sasuke, who couldn't even dodge properly. His kunai fell out of his grip and it flew out of the mirrors, landing by Sakura.
Sakura tried – key word: tried – to throw the kunai at Haku, but failed as Haku easily caught the kunai with her right hand.
Snape was in a daze. This was impossible. No one possesses such speed and agility!
Sasuke Uchiha fell to the ground, breathing heavily. However, the adrenaline never left his system. This is what he wanted, always wanted an opponent that was a challenge more so than he could imagined.
Haku's back was only turned for a moment, but she heard the whooshing sound of a kunai being thrown; but didn't dodge. In fact, it was almost like she let herself get hit.
Tazuna's, Snape's, Sakura's, Kakashi's, and Zabuza's eyes widen. No way! She was knocked out of the mirrors!
Being knocked out the mirror, she stayed on the ground only for a second before getting up.
Smoke became visible on the bridge as Haku looked over.
"Number One Hyperactive Knucklehead Ninja," Haku muttered softly.
Yes, indeed it was none other than Naruto Uzumaki himself. Naruto gave a heroic, yet long, speech about heroes, but that wasn't important. Really, does he have to be such a… person who doesn't think all the time? And so much for keeping out of the plan, Kakashi sighed. But then he wouldn't be Naruto if he didn't show up, right?
Zabuza titled his head. "Eurgh, this brat again?"
'That boy,' Haku thought instantly remembering something.
Naruto just grinned and replied in a silly fashion. "I'm training."
"Impressive," Haku remembered saying. "Are you training for something dangerous?"
"I'm training so I get stronger."
Yes, it was not too long ago that they had the conversation, but Haku had to what she does best.
Just as Naruto putted his hands in his most notorious jutsu, Zabuza threw some kunai knives towards him.
Tazuna's and the others eyes widen.
'Is he planning on knocking, Naruto out?' Kakashi thought.
Haku swiftly threw her senbon needles, cancelling the attack out.
Everyone present watched in amazement and in confusion, but Zabuza looked sternly towards his companion.
"Haku, what are you doing?"
Haku stood up. "Zabuza-san, this boy," Haku started, pausing slightly, a change in plans. "Let me fight him my own way. Please."
"Bring it on!" Naruto exclaimed.
Haku moved forward and picked her head back up, looking directly at Naruto.
Moment of silence.
Zabuza's eye was completely to Haku's back before closing them. "Humph… So you want me to leave this to you? Is that it, Haku?"
His question was met with silence.
"As usual, you're too soft."
Haku's head went down in a small bow. "Forgive me."
Sasuke noticed what Zabuza was speaking of, and the man was right. However, that just didn't suit well for the Uchiha.
'I told her don't hold back…' Out of anger Sasuke threw a kunai.
"One way or another," Naruto exclaimed, pointing a finger at Haku, "I'm going to rip you apart!"
Haku dodged the kunai catching it effortlessly. "Don't worry I haven't forgotten about you."
Kakashi moved.
"Don't even think about it, Kakashi. You know the score. You go after Haku, and I'll kill the bridge builder."
That just put the Leaf-Jōnin in a tight position. Zabuza wasn't kidding. Was he going to deviate from the plan? "Relax Kakashi," Zabuza said airily. "Enjoy the show, and let's see how they do one on one."
Naruto was pretty much in shock. The masked accomplice of Zabuza was strong!
"I'm sorry," Haku said apologetically. "But, your sensei is right deceiving an opponent, catching them off guard that is the art of a shinobi. Please don't take it personally."
Haku turned back and addressed Sasuke with wise wisdom. "Some warriors accept defeat gracefully, but others do not."
Haku's voice pitches up a little louder, "So be it. Let's finish our battle then," Haku then paused slightly, "to the death!" Haku walked a few steps forward. "It's alright, Naruto, we will have our fight next." Haku said seriously. Then she slithered back into the mirrors, surprising Naruto.
"I'm behind you," Haku answered the unspoken question, shocking the Uchiha. Haku wasted no time in letting her reflections come to life and throwing her senbon needles.
While Sasuke was thinking, Haku got ready, but didn't move right away. This plan was to just stall until Gatou shows up, but at this rate…
"Hey, Sasuke, I came to help!"
If the two didn't have to hold a mask they would have dropped anime style by now. How could he be so..?
Sasuke had enough. He performed his clan's greatest known jutsu, but… Nothing!
"You'll need much more heat than that to melt this ice," Haku said in a soft, matter-of-fact voice. However, the two Genin were no match for her speed and accuracy with the senbon needles.
Naruto grunted in frustration, but Haku was calm as the winter's breeze. "Look into every mirror as hard as you like…She said flashing in each mirror. " You will never learn the secret."
The hundred clones were defeated within an instant as Haku slithered in and out like she was the water itself. "These mirrors only reflect my image only allowing me to transport myself at light speed. Through my eyes, you appear to be moving in slow motion."
"It's a bloodline trait... Kekkei Genkai," Kakashi said rounding on Zabuza, who chuckled with amusement.
Kakashi explained what bloodline was to the others. "There's no way to destroy it and no way to copy."
All Snape could wonder was: Advanced magic.
"She's not going to stop me from reaching my dreams!" Naruto yelled, head lowered, eyes casted away.
"Huh?" Haku barely uttered in wonderment. 'Dreams…' She questioned, as if she forgotten the word.
Snow. Lots and lots of snow. A girl sat by the rail of the bridge, alone, with her black hair covering her face, which was hidden in with her arms and legs; a sad attempt to try to keep herself warm and live for another day.
She picked her head up slowly when she felt a shadow lure over. It was man with bandages from mouth to neck, a sword on his back.
He chuckled. "Pathetic little orchid." The man then walked towards Haku, stopping before crouching in front of the young youth. "No one wants you, huh? Before winter ends you'll die with nothing not, even a dream."
The man's eyes widen as the youth's emerald green eyes closed in a smile. "Huh?"
The girl smiled. "Your eyes... They're just like mine, mister. We're one in the same."
Yes, Haku remembered that clearly as day. "It was not like I desired to be a shinobi - it's painful. I don't want to kill you. But, if you advance I will have no choice then I will kill the kindness in my heart and fully embrace the shinobi way. There is no turning back - this bridge will be the battle where our dreams collide. Do not blame me; I fight for someone that's precious to me."
Grimmauld, Place…
While in Japan it was morning time, in London it was evening time. Harry who was still with the guards just had to know. "What is the Order of the-
"Not, now boy!" Moody snarled. "Wait till we get inside!" He pulled the parchment harshly away and set it in flames with the tip of his wand. Harry didn't mind so much as he was too busy looking for number 12.
"Where is-
Lupin gave Harry some advice and Harry thought about it deeply. Not even ten minutes and a battered old door emerged. This just was...
"Come on, quickly," Moody grumbled hurriedly. Harry walked forward, but the material of the home was battered and worn just as the door. There was no letterbox or keyhole so how were they getting in? Out of the corner of his eye Harry saw Lupin tap the door once.
Once Harry stepped over the threshold Moody tapped him over the head. Oh, disillusioned charm was probably removed. Light soon casted over the darkness and Harry could see the house was more of an old –fashioned medieval mansion with cobwebs clinging from the walls here and there; wallpaper was peeling, pictures hung crookedly above, and old -fashion gas lamps hung on opposite s ides facing each other as they glowed immensely.
As soon as Mrs. Weasley saw him he was immediately crushed in a bona fide hug. The woman however, let him go thankfully and when she whispered urgently about a meeting... He followed, but was stopped and ushered upstairs where his friends were.
"I'm going to show you were you will be sleeping. I'm sure Ron and the others will tell you the good news." Mrs. Weasley said hurriedly leading him to the second floor.
Harry cautiously entered the room twisting the snake-like doorknob. He was immediately engulfed by bush y hair-Hermione hugged him as if he would disappear. Harry was thankful when she led him breathe a little, but that was short lived when she started to talk up a storm.
"Hermione, let him breathe," Ron muttered with a wide grin as he stood just behind his best friend, closing the door behind them.
Hedwig swooned on his shoulder and Harry gladly returned the owls affections. He was thrilled to see his two best friends after so long; but the thrill went down the slopes. Harry talked casually with them, but a mask could only last so long before it breaks.
"Harry, we're sorry!" Hermione yelled desperately. "Her eyes sparkled with ushered tears that were ready to fall. "I'd be furious to if it was me! "Hermione then smiled sadly. "But, didn't anyone tell you?"
Harry glared at his anguish still there. What now? What didn't he know now?
Ron finally came back to the real world and breathes a sigh of relief.
"Dumbledore -we may have not been able to, but ..."
Harry gave him a look saying, spill it.
"Dumbledore has found your sister, Haliene," Hermione answered quietly.
Everything just flew away. Nothing was remotely functional as he stood there stunned out of his wits.
The silence was broken by the Weasley twin's apparating out of thin air.
Harry raised a brow after gathering his wits about him.
"Expendable ears," one of the twins whispered. "Don't ruin the reception."
Ron protested, but. "It's worth the risk."
The door opened and Ginny appeared. She explained that the expendable ears wouldn't work.
"Blimey," Fred said dejectedly. "And Snape-
"Wait," Harry said. "Snape's here?"
No," Ginny answered surprising them all. "He's not. Tonks told me that Dumbledore sent him to get your sister from Japan."
How many times can one be surprise in such a short time?
With new found encouragement and wanting to know more, Harry sunk down next to the bed were the rest of the Weasley's were and listened striking up a small conversations along the way. However when Ron said... "Your name got dragged in the row."
At Harry's look Hermione quickly explained, but Harry wasn't pleased with the explanation. "What..?! That's ludicrous! Don't they know that all I want is to find my sister and finally have the family I lost?"
Fred and George suddenly swiftly grabbed the expendable ears and vanished with a crack. The doors soon opened to reveal Mrs. Weasley.
End...
Haku was striking accurately. The battle was coming and nearing faster and faster, but a warning has yet to arrive. Kakashi and Zabuza clashed and clashed; their metals hitting with the dance.
Snape still couldn't comprehend, but apparently this was a battle, a battle that he was thankful he wasn't fighting in because if he was going to be honest with himself than… He knew that he would be dead before he could even pull out his wand.
A sound of a falcon hovering overboard alerted Haku and the others.
Sasuke who stood above the unconscious Naruto looked at Haku expectantly and the ice-ninja released her ice mirrors. Riri had made her call.
Kakashi eyed smiled and skied a few feet away from Zabuza who leaped back once. No longer was Zabuza bragging about the girl and no longer was Kakashi bragging about Sasuke, so all was well.
It was finally time.
Naruto woke just before Gatou a short –business man showed up on the scene with thugs behind him.
"Well, well I sent you to do a job and you can't even do that!" the man yelled. "Kill them all!"
Multiple Kakashi clones surrounded the area and the men staggered back, but Zabuza wasn't going to let the man breath any longer. With Haku blocking each and every one of the spears, bows, knives, and various other weapons; Gatou was beheaded and the thugs ran.
Kakashi stood on his two feet and turned heading towards the onlookers. Zabuza and Haku who was helping Sasuke with Naruto walked back as well.
"Hm..." Tazuna started awkwardly. What did you expect he was clueless just as the other two by his side?
"Well," Kakashi started with an eye smile. "Zabuza is no longer a threat to you in fact everything was planned out precisely as his accomplish predicted."
What that girl planned this?!
"For real..!" Naruto shouted in disbelief then sulked because he wasn't informed earlier of the plan.
Snape just stared openly stared he couldn't muster up a word. Too impress to say anything. Sakura was doing the same, but then she, Tazuna, and the other two excluding, Kakashi, Zabuza and Sasuke looked on in shock as Haku removed her mask; revealing…
A beautiful girl with childlike emerald eyes- that glittered with joy and hidden sorrow as she smiled with loyalty; with a forehead protector covering her forehead.
Naruto grinned stupidly however; it was Snape who said the words that he would soon have to painfully explain. "Ha…Haliene Potter."
Out of exhaustion Haku collapsed and dreading what was to come, Snape followed as they headed back to Tazuna's home.
N cut'! Phew… the ending of this chapter was hard. I totally had to change everything! Well, did this come out ok? Bad..? You guys totally rock for ...well favoring, alerting, following, etc… Now, review and tell me what you guys think! It always helps.
Oh, my other story ITOY is still going to be up-dated, but it should be sometime next week. Ay, n' YOU – is on a hiatus. I won't be up-dating that one. However, concerning other stories they will be up-dated when I get to them!
Preview...
"I…."Haku started, pushed against the tree; a fist buried in the trunk.
Coal black endless pools looked at her. "What? "He was practically livid. Did she believe that man?
Well, until next chapter… I'm out!