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Last time: the battle was won, but what Snape finally found...- The ninjas are curious, so what will happen now?

Couldn't let myself to go…

Even though I feel the end….

-Beck-

They sat in the room were Haku lay in the futon. "Start explaining," Zabuza said impatiently.

Snape braced himself. Normally things like explaining to children that they were witch/ wizard respectfully was an enjoying experience, but from what he witnessed… Snape shook his head and breathed, calming himself down. It was no use, but perhaps he could try, right?

So, he talked and explained. The ninjas were silent and Haku studied the man. He was a soul that was like hers: Troubled; searching for peace. However, the story he proclaimed made no sense and she refused to believe it.

"I find your story hard to believe," Kakashi remarked.

Tazuna nodded voraciously.

"Yeah!" Naruto exclaimed, "Although it sounds so cool, but still!"

Sakura nodded in thought. That was way too farfetched. If she did have a brother who was waiting to reunite wouldn't he come himself? And, magic..? Please.

"So let's say I believe you," his new comrades turn to look at him as if he was crazy. "Why now? If you have been searching for Haku for the past couple of years… Why suddenly show up now?"

'Ma,' Kakashi thought. 'Zabuza has a point.'

To them it was: you found her so what?

Snape silently was cursing. Dumbledore had explaining to do. "Well..." He said thinking on how she should avoid his death that would befall him if he said anything out of text. "Wizarding schools like Hogwarts begin at age 11 which in mug- non magical world is when the child would be in middle school," they silently asked for him to continue. "We don't issue them until they reach that age and we realized to late that she wasn't with her brother and relatives."

"You're avoiding the question, Snape-san," Snape and the rest turned towards Haku who was silently listening to this point. "Surely you're not implying that I leave my nation to fight in a war that I do not belong in?"

With the uncomfortable silence reigning over... Kakashi and Zabuza stood up; kunai knives ready. Sasuke was behind Snape within an instant. Naruto and Sakura stood in a stance ready to jump if needed.

Tsunami hands flew to her mouth and Tazuna grimaced; the story the man told was too far fetch or too out- of- this-world for him to believe.

Snape readied for his wand, but did not move and only replied with a, "Yes."

"Then you came to seek me for nothing," Haku answered. The others still not relaxing. "I will not go to this Britain or Hogwarts and I will not fight a war in which that does not involve us shinobi."

It wasn't voice, but it was clear. 'As far as I'm concern I don't have a brother.'

Snape sighed in defeat. "I knew that from the moment I found out who you were, and from what I witnessed it was futile to ask you and to hope that you would."

"Then why even try," Kakashi stated. "When your attempt failed?"

Snape closed his eyes momentarily before opening them. "It was a promise I made with Lily Potter nee Evans. But I see I have not been able to keep it."

"Then are you not keeping part of it by keeping her-" It was hard to say because no one believed it. "Brother safe?" The voice was cold and Snape craned his head to turn towards the one known as Sasuke Uchiha. The look in the boy's eyes was cold, filled with a hatred that was unmatchable.

Snape shook his head.

"Weak," it was stoic and cold. How can a boy process such coldness in his voice? No, wait. Don't answer that. Voldemort is a prime example.

Kakashi didn't bother to even stop the boy's actions and Naruto's eyes just widen. Sakura however, momentarily went into fan girl mode.

Sasuke was deliberately moving slow as he watched Haku to see what she was going to do.

Snape waited as he flinched. The boy was right. He was weak. He couldn't even prevent the most important person in his life from… a trickle of blood, but nothing major.

The reason, Sasuke stopped with the kunai still in hand.

Then Haku spoke, her eyes looking back at the ceiling of the room. "Snape-san you may have failed, but the results have been marked however, you still have another chance to redeem that failed mission." Haku didn't explain farther as she turned towards her precious person. "One that's all it takes is one."

Kakashi and the others relaxed and sat back down.

"Haku's right, I suppose." Kakashi said with an eye smile.

Zabuza looked down at his companion. The girl spoke in understanding towards the wizard, but his eyes narrowed. Something was off. He may have explained that a war was taking place; she had a brother who was the light of said war and that they needed her back in their world, and about the wizarding world to an extent. Also about the schools…But, "What is your role?"

Snape rubbed his temples. What was this an interrogation? Ever since he told the story he was asked questions nonstop. "Pardon..?"

Zabuza elaborated even though he was itching to throw his kunai and end this.

Snape nodded, "If it's alright before I answer could I have a request?"

Zabuza growled, but it was Kakashi who reassured the potions master that he may.

"Haku," It was hard to say that name, but Snape rationalized if he was living in a foreign country for majority of his life than he wouldn't want to be called a name that he hasn't heard of before either. Well, not unless it was a nickname, but than that was unlikely. "Your childhood... Can-

"Why..?" Haku asked warily. She knew it was a way to ease his troubled mind, but her past would do no such thing. "Very, well."

No one missed how Haku's features suddenly changed. "I lived in a small village in the Land of Water with my parents for four years."

Snape didn't even try to correct her because he knew it was futile.

Happy, pleasant memories played in Haku's head. That's until a sad, happy smile crossed her features. "However, that all changed on that day."

"What happened?" Naruto asked tentatively, mindful of the others in the room.

That sad mournful expression never left Haku's face. "My father. He found out about me and mother."

"What do you mean?" Snape asked barely in a whisper. For some reason he knew that whatever he was about to hear next wasn't going to ease his conscious one bit.

"In the village people were murdered and persecuted; outcast even, but some were made as mercenaries because they processed the Kekkei Genkai: Ice release." They didn't need her to explain what bloodline was, but all the same... Her eyes closed once again, before opening. "Like my mother some were successful in hiding that fact."

Well, that's till…

A young girl played happily while her mother watched in the distance. However, the child on discovering that she could manipulate the water went to show her mother only to get a scolding.

Both unaware that the father witnessed everything

They waited with bated breath for the girl to continue.

Glass shattered as the plate hit the ground. A young girl ran- no scurried towards the nearest corner as there was no other way to truly escape. The terrified girl closed her emerald eyes.

The blow never came and a pregnant silence loomed. The girl opened her frighten eyes and was met with a gruesome sight. Spikes- more precisely spikes of pure ice inundated the small home encompassing it completely.

However, Haku said nothing and the message was clear.

Snape wanted to throw up. At a tender age of four and she had to experience...

Naruto clenched his fist and turned away with his eyes watering and teeth clenched. Haku-Chan was just like him.

Sasuke now knew why he had an interest in her. She was just like him. Her people died because of blind hatred however, whether it was out of blind hatred or not it was still hatred and Sasuke wasn't going to lose someone that he could get along with and/ or understand.

Kakashi didn't need any more explanations. He figured out the rest and grimaced.

Sakura was on the verge of tears whilst as Tsunami, Tazuna and Inari remained quiet looking away in sadness.

"Haku," Zabzua whispered for only his companion to hear.

Haku turned to her left side and looked at Zabuza in the eyes.

"That was a long time ago," Haku's voice was soft and everyone turned back on hearing it.

"Hey," Inari proclaimed breaking the silence. "If this magic exists can't you show us?"

Snape sighed he was hoping he would avoid doing magic, but logic was never really simple. He looked around.

"Hey! Let me! Let me!" Naruto hollered dancing. It sounded so cool to be magicians-"Levicorpus!"

Naruto screamed slightly as he was now dangling from his knees.

Everyone's eyes were wide. No way!

Sakura frowned, "That's it? This magic seems like nothing more than a condensed form of our chakra. Sensei ..?" the girl looked towards her sensei questionably.

"Hmm… "Kakashi muttered with a nod. "I'm sure there's more, but I'm afraid I have to agree with Sakura."

Naruto was released with the counter spell and landed on his behind.

Zabuza and Sasuke weren't impressed at all.

"Hmm... That is quite interesting, Snape-san," Haku said beginning to sit up however...

"Young lady, you're not to move until a few more hours!" Tsunami admonished.

Haku sighed and lay back down. "However," she started to finish what she was saying. "My mind is made up. And, now I told you my past so, again: What is your role?"

Snape knew he would regret what he was about to say. Perhaps it was the reason he was dreading the fact that he had to tell the story. It's not that he blamed the girl no, in fact, if he was the one in her position he would react the same. Well, at least she now believed that magic existed.

"I am on neither side. I am a spy," immediately after those worlds left his lips he was suddenly in a world were darkness loomed.

Kakashi held Snape's unconscious form. "Change of plans. We're leaving now."

"Are you sure?" Tazuna asked incredulously.

Kakashi nodded then turned to face Zabuza and Haku. "We're ready when you are," was the silent saying.

Naruto protested.

Kakashi sighed, "Naruto think about it. What is a spy? Why do you think they're the second to go after? "

Sakura answered automatically going into book mode. "Because they hold the secrets to the village and with that information they hold the knowledge to prevent two sides from advancing forward."

Kakashi nodded once again, "Precisely and if he learns anything farther he could send the information back to his wizarding world and a war that we don't need would break out."

Yes, that was indeed a spy's job as they were the ones that hold the information concerning a village or organization; risking the chance of leaking out valuable information. And, therefore the fate of a spy was inevitable if they were caught.

Death.

"I understand," Tazuna said dejectedly.

"I apologize. The bridge –we were-

Tazuna waved if off. "Don't sweat it! We will be done in no time now that Gatou's gone!"

Kakashi nodded, "Thank you. We will be available to help. Don't hesitate to call on us." Kakashi nodded towards his students and within the next fifteen minutes they were ready to go.

Team seven looked towards Zabuza who carried Haku, "Let's go."

England…

After Harry met Sirius's mother they exchange small talk. However, afterwards was rather eventful. Mrs. Weasley was strongly against the children knowing anything that was related to the order, but unfortunately she received no support as everyone did not think the same and because of that she sent Ginny, Ron and Hermione to bed leaving Harry, Fred and George.

Sirius explained that current dealings that Voldemort was lying low as to not cause attention.

"But, why?" Harry asked all at once.

"He's no fool, Harry. Voldemort (everyone winces and/ or shivers in fear at the name) he knows that Dumbledore thinks that he is buying time so he could build an army."

"So far," Lupin said picking up on the conversation. "We are managing to prevent his plans from succeeding. We're doing all we can."

Really that's it? They weren't doing anything else? What a load of bull…

"What else is he planning?" Harry asked.

"To get a weapon," Sirius answered. Something he didn't have the last time."

"And to make it worse," Tonks started. "The ministry's not buying any of it. We tried, but Dumbledore is taking the risk that is why Fudge is against it completely and Dumbledore doesn't care what they do."

"Yup," Bill added with a grin, "Says that he doesn't care just so long as they don't remove him from the chocolate frogs."

"And what of my sister? Do they not believe that she is still alive and-

"They don't care for that. As far as they're concern your sister is better off being ignored rather than brought here."

Dang that's messed up.

"Bed," Mrs. Weasley cut in. "You all told him enough!"

"But," Harry protested. "Let me join. I'll-

"No," Lupin said coldly. "Molly's right we said enough. Let's get to bed shall we?"

The next morning cleaning was in order and for the few weeks that's all Harry and his friends did. Although; he still had nightmares and thoughts occupied his mind. Such thoughts were: When would Severus Snape return? The reason he wanted to see his sister – A family he desperately wanted to have.

However, the next morning would be the day. August 12, the day of Harry's hearing.

End…

A month. A whole freaking month and Severus Snape has been locked up in a cell. He dangled from the shackles; his wand far from his reach as it was confiscated. The owl was being held by one of the ninja that had the owl contract.

He jerked his head up as footsteps could be heard. Maybe it was the guards? Or was it their leader? Snape didn't' care he'd given up. What was the point he failed his most important person. The person that gave him happiness during his youth and most of all he failed her two children.

It didn't matter that he spilled valuable information about the wizarding world such as how it functioned or that he used what little magic he could to conquer up books of spells and that there was a magical community in Japan's Outside countries –otherwise known as neo Japan as it was more advanced than the Hidden countries which were more leaned towards feudal era. No, it didn't not. Not, when they found an interesting spell that sealed magic – Snape however, didn't know that it was a jutsu. The same jutsu that's used in that blasted prison-Blood Prison-Gedō no In: Fū is what they called it and Snape dreaded the meaning.

His dull coal eyes looked up; seeing sandals and a tight fitting standard uniform that he seen before. His cell doors opened.

"Come on, get out." One guard said gruffly as he grabbed the prisoner rather harshly.

Snape didn't bother to ask where they were going. It was useless. They stopped at long corridor and the second guard knocked.

After the command the guards walked in with Snape... "Thank you both you are dismissed. Stand on guard now, leave us," it was the leader or the ruler of the village. Snape met him once and he was the one who he told all the information too. Why was he here?

The answer was immediate. He was here to receive his punishment, or so he tought...

"Well, then first things first," the man said taking out his pipe, before bracing into a stance. "Gedō no In: Kai!"

It was only slight pain, but Snape could feel his mind coming back to him and his magic.

"Now then," the man said. "I'm sure you remember me. I am the third Hokage," Snape nodded briefly. "Good. Now, I'm sure you already guessed why you were locked in prison and sealed?"

Snape nodded once again and the third smiled.

"That's fantastic." Then his face changed to one of complete seriousness. It has been a while since the Chūnin exams have started and Haku and Zabuza Momoichi have instated themselves as Konoha's shinobi.

"Is all the information you've said was true?"

Snape didn't hesitate and answered immediately. The third smiled, clapping his hands together. "Then..."

Xx-xxx

It's been a month since Haku and Zabuza became Konoha's helping hand. And within that month they trained with team seven. Naruto however, trained with Jiraya one of the legendary sannin. Sasuke trained with Kakashi and Zabuza who taught him how to wield and use his kusanagi. Sakura followed Haku who taught her some basic herbology.

"Sasuke take a break or you'll over exert yourself," Kakashi reprimanded. Sasuke bended over; as he held the curse seal mark that was on his neck. No way was he giving into Orochimaru. Not, when…

"Brat, do as Kakashi says." Zabuza said turning to walk away. He knew the raven brat's goal was the same as the annoying blonde's. And, to tell you the truth he didn't know whether to be pleased or irritated. He didn't need anyone else to protect Haku!

Speaking of Haku she has been out of it lately. Even though she was teaching the flower girl about basic herbs, she would suddenly stop the lesson and leave the girl to her own devices which weren't too good because the Haruno was beginning to slack of.

When Zabuza reached one of the training grounds his eyes widen. However, it was swiftly overcome by anger at the site he witness. He walked forward and stopped in front of the girl who noticed his presence, but refused to acknowledge.

"Haku," his voice was cold. Haku looked up and met his eyes, before standing.

"What's the matter, Haku?"

Haku looked away.

That just made Zabuza pissed off. It's been a month since that day and – He was hoping his thoughts that were racing were wrong.

"What that man ... Snape-san said it's all..."

POW!

Because of the force Haku was backed up and pinned against the tree.

Coal beady black eyes looked at her with a ferocity that was matched with the young raven she sparred with on occasion.

"So you believe him now, after all the times you denied it?" Zabuza couldn't believe his ears. Was Haku serious? Or was she just curious and wants to see this wizarding world for her-self?

"I…." Haku hesitated.

Hell no. Just... no...

"I don't want to believe any of it!" Haku's eyes were swirling with emotion. "I…

"Pathetic," Zabuza and Haku turned only to see an angered looking Uchiha. He charged towards Haku not missing a beat. "You deny yet, you want to believe. We support you and yet, you're not qualified. And, all because of a brother."

A brother who never came in person! A brother who never existed in your life!

Haku barely dodged his blows as what he said stung.

Zabuza blinked rapidly before turning to leave, but he did turn back over his shoulder to see his companion over powered. She wasn't in her right mind, "A week Haku. You have a week to settle this petty matter."

Sasuke who leaned over Haku who slipped; his eyes were endless pools of anger. He jerked up and put his hands in his pockets' turning away from the girl who was currently not herself. "Pull yourself together."

Then just as silently as he came he leaves. Kakashi sighed up in his hiding spot above the tree. 'Ma, it wasn't the best way for the two to try to help, but I think that got the message across.'

Zabuza clenched his fist. He couldn't help Haku, she had to figure out and come up with the final decision on her own.

Damn it all.

While in Japan things weren't all roses and candles- In England however, Harry was released and cleared of all charges from his hearing. As soon as they returned back to Grimmauld, Place, all was well. Ron and Hermione were made perfects and the Hogwarts students received their schools schedules for the year- a celebration was in order. However; a day later when they came back from the school shopping Dumbledore was waiting for them.

He gestured all to follow him to the kitchens. Once everyone was present, he spoke. "It has been a month and two days since I sent Severus to go and retrieve Haliene. However, there has been a problem." Everyone waited for him to continue. "I have lost contact with him and the owl that I sent has not returned either."

"What does that mean, sir?" Harry asked, his stomach churning.

"Well… that's," Dumbledore said looking grim. "Is..."

However, just before he could finish a crack was heard.

N cut'! I know. I know so many questions will pop up! I can somehow feel it! –XD! Well, anyways good... bad, needs improvement? Errors..? Well, review and you tell me ok. What will happen next?

Beck-I like the song and I thought the ending would be great in describing the mood for when Haku's child hood was revealed. Even, though is a love song –a sad one-XD!

Naruto-pedia is where you can find information on those two attacks that I had for the prison. Also, as for the prison name – I basically couldn't think of a good name to call it so, I used the name from Naruto Shippuden movie 5.

Merry Christmas! I'm out!