NationStates Jolt Archive

"I did, thanks." I said, unstrapping the harness. I went to the back of the shuttle, and picked up my bag. I walked out of the ship, and into the hangar of my home. Finally, I'm home!

"Just a shame your friendship with Eamonn appears to be over," Shinji muttered to himself as he prepared to lift off from the hanger and return to the academy.

"Hmm." I looked out at the disappearing shuttle. There has been much I've gone through, but this was one of the saddest.

"Son?" Dad came in the hangar. "Glad to have you back."

"Yeah, me too." I said. "I have a lot to tell you, and I've discovered a few things about my friends. Some good, some not so good."

"Hmm. I've cleared my schedule today. You can tell me everything." Dad said.

"All right." I gave my bag to a droid servant and the two of us walked out of the large hangar down to the Palace Gardens. Once in the gardens itself, I began to tell my dad the whole story.

How Eamonn and Kurt recruited me to help them find the goddesses known as Norns. How we arrived in a different galaxy and fought off hordes of zombies and mutant dogs. How we reached the planet of the Norns, and they sent us to an extremely odd version of the Harry Potter world (at this, Dad raised a knowing eyebrow, but I was too engrossed in the story to know about it). How I learned to use powerful elemental spells to fight off the Death Eaters and defeat Voldemort (Dad was really interested). How I discovered my friends' secret. How I learned to apparate almost by accident. How we went back to the DN nation and...how I lost my friendship because of someone who was too thickheaded to realize what I was saying was true. In the end, I felt deflated, like a tire with too little air.

Dad was silent for a while, looking up at the birds in the trees. "You've gone through a lot, son. You've gain much, and lost much. As for that young man...Some people just cannot deal with a terrible past, and thus, they lash out at others, even if they know the words to make them feel better. There wasn't much you could have done. I know you could deal with a nasty past, but young Elrohir must find it within himself to face his own past with courage. No one else could do it for him. Young Eamonn, however, shouldn't have turned his back on you, yet he did. That's unbecoming of a Jedi, and a friend. He should know how brutally honest you can be, and he chose to reject it. Don't blame yourself for what comes naturally to you. But in the future, try to be more tactful when trying to tackle something like that again, eh?"

"Yeah, I guess." I said.

"All right. On a lighter note..." Dad said. "I see you've learned the rare power of Force teleportation, or apparation as we Masakis call it."

"What?" I asked.

Dad smirked, and the next thing I knew, we were both in a tree. "When a Masaki enters puberty, he or she discovers the ability to apparate at will. It started with old Tenchi, and through the ages, came down to you. Your brothers and sister will someday possess it as well."

"Wow." I breathed. A true family heirloom, and nothing that can be sold, either. The two of us disappeared from the tree in a simentaneous CRACK and reappeared on the ground, me being a second slower.

Dad looked like he was going to tell more, but let it go. "Let's get back up to the Palace, eh? I know your siblings will want to hear your stories. Just leave out the part about your friends being able to transform into dragons, eh?"

"Yeah." I said. It's unnecessary for them to know, and being little children, they'll blab and it'll someday reach the ears of a poacher. "Why don't we have a cook-out tonight, to celebrate my return?"

"You've read my mind, kid!" Dad laughed heartedly, as we headed back up to the Palace. I could see my mom's speeder already parked, and I ran inside to greet her...

As darkness approached, Eamonn sat atop the academy. He had skipped dinner because he just couldn't face eating. Of course he knew that Daniel would tell everyone what had happened and that his line of events would differ to what actually happened. No doubt they would be more likely to believe Daniel because he knew what other people would think of dragon-people.

What made Eamonn feel worse was the fact that Daniel had only been here because of him finding out their secret. If he hadn't have morphed into his dragon form, he'd have never found out. With that, they'd have gone back to the Jedi Academy instead of coming here and then Elrohir wouldn't have had to suffer Daniels arrogence.

Eamonn closed his eyes and tilted his head back. He didn't deserved to study at either academy.

With wide-eyed little siblings in tow, I got ready to grill some burgers and hot dogs. Setting the outdoor patio table took but minutes, and some of Dad's cabinet members and Mom's senatorial collegues decided to drop by after an informal invitation, adding potato and noodle salads, as well as Taylor and Jacob's little friends to the mix. In less than an hour, the usually quiet Palace (when not entertaining tours) became a cacophony of chatting guests, all excited about the outdoor dinner, shaking my hands and congratulating me on my return.

In about an hour after the Jurian sun set, and the twin moons rose, we ate grilled banthaburgers and nerf-beef hot dogs, while piling on noodle salads and fries, and we drowned them in Wyshern's Reserve (adults), fresh from Corellia or for the kids, sodas. It was also the first time I was allowed to drink the alcoholic liquor, burning slightly as it travelled down my throat.

It was early morning the next day as Kurt and Quatre heading down to the dining hall to grab breakfast before they had their first theory lesson since returning to the academy. The academy was strangely quiet as most students were still asleep after a late night lesson. The dining room however was not empty, Zathar appeared to have been waiting for them.

"Have you two seen Eamonn?" he asked.

They shook their heads. "No why?" Kurt asked.

"His stuff is gone as are Shinji and the school shuttle," Zathar explained. "We all know why."

"Daniel?" Quatre asked.

Zathar nodded. "Of course," he said. "I hope that little outsider freak is happy. Elrohir will not even speak to anyone anymore, he just sits in his room staring at the walls. He no longer responds to any all because that little outsider freak told him that his families deaths were insignificant and that he should just get over it."

Kurt just nodded. "I think I know where he's headed," he said. "We just have no way off the academy until Shinji returns."

Above Yavin IV

"This is the Exetergrecia Academy shuttle with Eamonn Jarlath aboard, requesting permission to land."

Above Yavin IV

"This is the Exetergrecia Academy shuttle with Eamonn Jarlath aboard, requesting permission to land."
"You are cleared to land, Apprentice Jarlath." A droid voice said. The regular traffic controller must be at lunch.

Shinji slowly lowered the shuttle down and landed in the hanger. Eamonn took a deep breath and stood up to leave the shuttle.

"Are you sure you don't want me to wait for you?" Shinji asked.

"No I shall be fine," he replied and stepped out.

As Eamonn headed up to the academy, Shinji took off again. The young Jedi headed for his room and went inside. He took a quick look around and took out his trunk to start packing.

Xavier Soloran was counting on Eamonn's return. He could sense the emotions coming from the boy, emotions that are unhealthy enough as it is in a normal person. He had much concern about his apprentice. If those emotions are not dealt with quickly, he could fall into the Dark Side...or worse.

Eamonn went through his wardrobe and took only what he needed, the Jedi robes could stay as he didn't need them any longer. He didn't want to be reminded, he was only going to take his lightsaber as he needed it to defend himself from anything nasty that he might come across. The plan was to hida away somewhere, maybe Wundagore DN or maybe he'd go back to Draconis Nightcrawlis itself. If he could slip past all the checks Lord Azazel had installed of course.

Once he'd finished packing, he picked up his trunk and wheeled it outside. He headed for the wingfighter that Kurt had left behind on a previous visit.

"Eamonn Jarlath." Xavier's voice rang out.

Eamonn grimaced, he'd hoped he could come in and out without being noticed. He carried on walking, ignoring him.

An invisible wall was placed in Eamonn's path.

"Eamonn. What's going on?" Xavier asked.

Eamonn cursed under his breath. "I don't belong here," he said. "I am no Jedi."

Eamonn cursed under his breath. "I don't belong here," he said. "I am no Jedi."
"What makes you say that?" Xavier said, arms crossed.

"Because I am not like you, Daniel or any of the others," Eamonn replied. "I am poison, I destroyed Elrohir by causing Daniel to come to the Exetergrecia Academy."

"Because I am not like you, Daniel or any of the others," Eamonn replied. "I am poison, I destroyed Elrohir by causing Daniel to come to the Exetergrecia Academy."
Xavier raised an eyebrow. "Oh, how so? How did you destroy him?"

Eamonn closed his eyes, a tear rolled down his cheek. "Because of me, Daniel came to the academy," he said. "Daniel practically told Elrohir that the deaths of his family by poachers that wanted him did not matter and that he should just get over it. When I left, Elrohir was just a shell. There was no emotion in him, no responced, he just stared into nothingness. He is no longer there all because I caused Daniel to come to the academy."

Eamonn closed his eyes, a tear rolled down his cheek. "Because of me, Daniel came to the academy," he said. "Daniel practically told Elrohir that the deaths of his family by poachers that wanted him did not matter and that he should just get over it. When I left, Elrohir was just a shell. There was no emotion in him, no responced, he just stared into nothingness. He is no longer there all because I caused Daniel to come to the academy."
Xavier sighed and placed a hand on Eamonn's shoulder. "Daniel isn't the most tactful person in the galaxy. Indeed, he can be downright brash, as his father has told me many times. He doesn't yet know how to talk to people about their emotional problems. However, let it be known that was not your fault. You cannot blame yourself for something that Daniel needs to work on. I'm sure Daniel did not mean to dismiss your friend's family so lightly. He understands what it means to know death because he's seen it personally, he just doesn't have a way of conveying what he understands, at least not with any real productive means. Do you understand?"

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After dinner, I sat back on my reclining chair, looking at the stars and the twin moons. I replayed the memories of the argument at the dragon academy, trying to understand where I went wrong.

"You think I don't understand? You think I don't understand what it's like to feel, to see the death of entire families and not do anything about it because if I could I would die as well? ... Don't you DARE tell me that I don't understand because I understand far more than you could ever realize!"

"Of course," Elrohir replied. "You are just like Valfar, you just have to out do everyone. That doesn't make me feel better, that just makes me feel a whole lot fucking worse. You must enjoy belittling people. WHen your family are slaughtered in front of your eyes, only then will you realise theres a difference but I guess you would feel indifferent to it now."

"You have destroyed any hope that the Dragon-Masters had of ever getting Elrohir to trust non-dragons again," Eamonn said and turned his back on Daniel. "I thought you were better then that, I thought you'd be the one to show him that 'outsiders were not bad people, but I guess I was wrong."

I guess I was wrong... That statement hurt, cutting into me like a knife. Has it really come down to this? Did I really hurt Elrohir that much and forced Eamonn to actually break friendship with me? I didn't want to believe it, but the truth was, I was wrong. I should have been more tactful. I wanted to let Elrohir know that I understood what he was feeling, but it came across harsher than I intended. All because I didn't like being said that I didn't understand him, because I did. I cursed myself. I lost a friend to my thickheadness, and I don't know if I'll ever get him back...

Andrew watched his son's emotions play out, from sadness to anger to self-doubt. The boy is indeed strong, but now, the father was genuinely worried about the son. Self-doubt defeats a Jedi more thoroughly than any Sith's blade could do. It turns him to the dark side through despair, and kills his soul in a way that is, in some ways, worse than hatred.

Andrew needed to think about it. He knows of a few old friends, actually two collegues that could help the boy regain his confidence. One is in the Dragon Mountains of Juria, and easily reachable by apparation. The other is much farther away. On Earth, actually.

Convenient that there is a crisis that the Coredian Empress is currently undergoing. This mission is going to be right up his alley, if he could face his demons. But for now... Andrew apparated away, to a hard-to-reach city known as Dracon. An hour after Daniel fell asleep under the stars, a low rumble occurred, and a large ship rose into the sky and disappeared...

Xavier sighed and placed a hand on Eamonn's shoulder. "Daniel isn't the most tactful person in the galaxy. Indeed, he can be downright brash, as his father has told me many times. He doesn't yet know how to talk to people about their emotional problems. However, let it be known that was not your fault. You cannot blame yourself for something that Daniel needs to work on. I'm sure Daniel did not mean to dismiss your friend's family so lightly. He understands what it means to know death because he's seen it personally, he just doesn't have a way of conveying what he understands, at least not with any real productive means. Do you understand?"


Eamonn wasn't sure what to say so he just nodded. Another tear rolled down his cheek. Still what Master Soloran said didn't change the fact that the only reason Daniel had been there was because of him, no one could tell him any different.

"I've known Elrohir for as long as I can remember, I knew his family," he said after a long silence.

Eamonn wasn't sure what to say so he just nodded. Another tear rolled down his cheek. Still what Master Soloran said didn't change the fact that the only reason Daniel had been there was because of him, no one could tell him any different.

"I've known Elrohir for as long as I can remember, I knew his family," he said after a long silence.
"Indeed." Master Soloran said. "But you have not failed in anything, certainly not in becoming a Jedi. There's no reason why you shouldn't be continuing your training. After all, it's your future, is it not?"

Eamonn shook his head. "I don't know any more," he said.

Eamonn shook his head. "I don't know any more," he said.
Master Soloran pursed his lips in thought. "Well. How about if you'll go on one last mission, just a simple request from me, eh? After that, if you still think you're not up to being a Jedi, you can go anywhere in the galaxy you wish. I won't step in the way of your decision, no matter how much I wish otherwise. What do you say?"

Eamonn thought for a moment. He didn't think how one last mission would change his mind, but any way at least it meant that Master Soloran would not try to make him stay. "Ok," he said.

Eamonn thought for a moment. He didn't think how one last mission would change his mind, but any way at least it meant that Master Soloran would not try to make him stay. "Ok," he said.
"Very well." Soloran seemed pleased. "This should be right up your alley."

From his pocket, he pulled out a paper from the HoloNet. "On Earth, as you know is a thousand lightyears from Tatooine, a prominent Empress' children has been kidnapped. They are 8-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, named Jacob and Michelle. Now, you may be thinking "Why Jedi are involved"? It's because the firefight that resulted has large amounts of paranormal energy involved, and thus, the Council believes that a Dark Jedi may be involved in this crime. Your task is to find and rescue the children, and bring the Dark Jedi to justice."

Eamonn nodded. "Ok, I will rescue them and find this Dark Jedi," he promised.

Eamonn nodded. "Ok, I will rescue them and find this Dark Jedi," he promised.
"You will go to a country called Coredia, who's Empress is the one mentioned. It's off the coast of Europe, though warm at this time of year and land at their main spaceport in Coredia City. You should have no problems with security if you use your ID card." Master Soloran said. "May the Force be with you."

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Jurian Imperial Palace...

The sun dawned, and spread it's life-giving rays over the land. It's rays soon reached the face of a 14-year-old boy who slept outside during the previous night, unnoticed by a silent creature of the night that flew into an open window, stayed a few seconds, then flew back out.

I awoke, at first not realizing where am I. Then as I rubbed my eyes, I realized that I was outside. Smiling at the sun and the distant call of a rooster species, I went inside and up to my refresher room to take a shower, wash up and pick out fresh new clothes.

I went back downstairs and then headed to the kitchen to pick out Honey Nut Cheerios and then I spotted Dad in the dining room, reading the latest intel reports and drinking coffee.

"Morning, Dad!" I said, pouring the cereal and milk into a bowl.

"Morning." He replied. "What's up?"

"I'm fine. You?" I replied, swallowing the first bite.

"Actually, I wanted to talk to you about something." Dad said.

"Shoot." I muffled and swallowed again.

"I just recieved a call last night from the Empress Selena." Dad said. I raised an eyebrow, since she's the Empress of Coredia, our Earthbound territory.

"Her twins were kidnapped sometime yesterday at 6pm local time. There was a firefight involved but the guards were killed. The odd thing was, there was the unmistakeable sign of a lightsaber, but something else as well. Our Knight on the scene, Mac, detected a lot of Force energy, but something else as well, a supernatural form of energy that confused him. He told me that, aside from the Force, there are at least two other distinct forms of energy involved in the kidnapping."

"Really? Wow." I said. So not only there was a possible Dark Jedi who did the crime, but whoever else who aided him or her were also powerful in their own way. I wondered how am I going to deal with three different forms of energy with what I know. I have a feeling it's going to involve a lot of Force Lightning and teleporting.

"Yes. The Empress has contacted me and the Jedi Council to help her eradicate this threat. So I called the Council, and we decided that you are the best choice for this mission."

"I see." I finished the first bowl and started on a second. "Is there anything else?"

"Yes, the Council will be sending another Jedi to aid you in rescuing the kids, investigating the energy, and defeating the Dark Jedi. Oh yeah, and before I forget, someone else will also meet you on the ground. Actually, a couple of people."

"Who are they?"

My dad smiled mysteriously. "You'll find out when you get there."

"Aww, man! Why does that have to be a secret?" I asked. Dad just chuckled for some odd reason. I groaned and finished the bowl. I set the dirty bowl on a dishwashing droid and replaced the cereal in it's cupboard with the Force.

"Anyway, this mission should be right up your alley, since you're good at eradicating evil things and saving kids. I have a feeling that this mission is going to involve a lot of foes, so it's best to have as many allies as you can handle."

"Yes, sir!" I smirked. "Anything else?"

"No, I don't think so. Your X-wing's fueled and ready, so pack what you need and get going. May the Force be with you." Dad said.

"And with you." I left the room to pack my my stuff, when the twins barrelled over me in their rush to get to breakfast (@_@).

"Hey! What'd you do that for?!" I yelled, vein popping in my head. >_<*

"Sorry bro, didn't see you!" Taylor snickered. Jacob snickered as well. "Yeah, sorry, brother."

"You little pipsqueaks..." I growled. Then I groaned, because an even bigger vein popped in Taylor's head ("Oh no, not again...").

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING A PIPSQUEAK YOU CAN SQUASH LIKE A FLY?!" That woke up the rest of the neighorhood. Dad groaned, rolled his eyes and turned the page of his newspaper.

3 seconds later, Taylor was a mismatched picture on the wall, turned into Kentucky Fried Kid after a dose of electricity fried him. I smirked, and headed upstairs while Taylor recovered from his shocking defeat.

"The twins are up, eh?" My sister, Fiona said, still in her nightgown.

"Yeah. Wonder why Taylor's always bothered about his height? He's only 7 but he always acts like Ed." I said. She shrugged, and went to Mom's room to check if she's awake too.

I packed a couple days' worth of clothes in a new bag, pulled on my long-term cloak (more rugged and less likely to rip during battles) and then headed back out, saying goodbye to my family as I walked to the hangar. The X-wing was ready to go, with Rocky the droid snug in his socket. I stuffed my bag into the luggage compartment and hopped into the cockpit and pulled on my helmet. Statisfied that the engines are working, (chalking it up to our Verpine mechanic and human assistants) I flew out of the hangar and up into space, where I had Rocky calculate a hyperspace route to Earth. As the countdown went, I wondered what kind of powers I will encounter during my tenure on Earth. When Rocky beeped at 0, I pulled back the lever and watched the stars streak out as I entered hyperspace...

Andrew smiled as his twin sons bantered over breakfast, his daughter griped about how this other girl is treating her, and his wife kissed him as she got ready for a session at the Senate. Then he turned his thoughts to his firstborn son, and suddenly had a thought. He picked up his cellphone and dialed a number. "Yes. Please patch me through to Konoha Metropolis please. Hokage's Residence. Thank you..."

"You will go to a country called Coredia, who's Empress is the one mentioned. It's off the coast of Europe, though warm at this time of year and land at their main spaceport in Coredia City. You should have no problems with security if you use your ID card." Master Soloran said. "May the Force be with you."



Eamonn nodded and took his trunk back to his room. He dropped it with a heavy thud and headed back outside. Kurts wing fighter was right where the prince had left it. Eamonn calmly climbed aboard, all systems were still working. They beeped at him as he sat down in the main pilots seat, he wondered how Kurt had managed to fly it solo. Something beeped behind him and so he looked around. There in the co-pilots seat was a droid like R2-D2.

"Well that explains that," he said to himself.

Slowly with the droids help, Eamonn took off for Coredia.

Galactic Map (http://www.supershadow.com/starwars/map.html)
OOC: From Yavin, hit the Hydian Way, then transfer to the Corellian Run, otherwise follow my path.

IC: The trip to Earth is rather quick from the Core Worlds. We slipped onto the Corellian Run between Duro and Corellia and sped Rimward, heading towards Tatooine. This took about 4 hours. Then we passed Tatooine and Geonosis and then took a left at Ryloth. Another half-hour to Earth, and I dropped out of hyperspace just past the moon. Numerous space stations from various nations crowd the planet, so I rolled and dove, weaving in and out of traffic as I sped for the planet, with irate space trucks honking at me. I sped through the atmosphere, my shields keeping the starfighter from burning up and then I flew into a thundercloud over Coredia, the turbulence shaking the fighter and lightning striking the shields, but grounded with my Force powers.

Bursting through the cumulonimbus clouds, I entered a traffic pattern behind a 747, smiling as I accelerated, flew on the wing and waved at the surprised passengers, knowing that the younger ones will be talking about seeing a real starfighter from the movies for days, then fell back a few miles.

"Coredia International to Rogue 1, you are now cleared to land." The traffic control said, ten minutes after the jet landed. "Adjust your landing pattern one degree to port, please."

"Roger that." I said back, and pushed the foot rudder pads slightly to the left. The sensors guided me to the Spaceport terminal of Coredia International Airport, where starships land to be unloaded. I cut in the repulsarlifts and lowered the landing gear, dropping down onto a large circle marked Reserved. Upon landing, I disembarked with Rocky and crew immediately began servicing my fighter. I then unloaded my luggage and spotted a waiting limo.

"Your Highness. This way, please." A Royal Guardsman said, opening the door of the limo. I didn't bother to correct the man, this time.

"Thank you." I sat down, face to face with the Empress and her Emperor Consort. "Ma'am, my personal condolences to you."

"Thank you, Daniel." Selena said quietly as the limo drove away. "It's such a terrible time for the both of us. I don't know if they're still alive, *sniff*."

"I'll find them, you have my word." I said, eye to eye with the father. "No matter what. I do have a few questions, of course."

"Yes, of course." Michael said.

"Where and when did this happen?" I asked.

"It was 6pm yesterday evening, when it happened. The twins were last seen walking down the street of Corusca, where their school is. The guards noticed movement and..."

Michael picked up after his wife. "Survivors reported that large amounts of energy was used by the kidnappers in different colors. One used what looked like a lightsaber, and he seemed to be the leader and the actual kidnapper. Another was reportedly a woman of some kind, who just went through the guards like nothing, using her claws and some kind of energy that formed from her hands. The rest used either blasters, regular guns or strangely enough, sticks."

I stopped writing my notes. "Sticks?"

"The survivors said that the sticks used some kind of green energy ray, caused fatal heart attacks in several of our guards."

I paled slightly. No way, that's impossible! "What about the woman?"

"The energy she used was like red lightning, the guards reported. It turned objects into spears and other things, just like that."

I frowned, trying to figure out what kind of energy could do that. "And the Dark Jedi?"

"Not much about him, he was extremely fast, the guards said. Choked a few, shocked a few, grabbed the twins and left." Michael sighed. "No ransom note yet."

I sat back, thinking. So we have a high probability of a Dark Jedi, possible Dark Wizard activity (I didn't know that there were wizards around!! I thought it was only us Jedi!), and a woman with another energy field to gather power from. The question is, what do they have to gain from kidnapping my cousins(Third cousins, twice removed)? And who exactly is the woman?

"May I see the crime scene?" I asked. "I need to see it and perhaps find clues others missed."

They nodded grimely. "Chad?"

"Got it." The guard said and turned at the next light, and I noticed a submachine gun in his lap. High security, indeed.

Soon Eamonn's journey was coming to an end as he drifted above Earth. He took a deep breath before flying down towards the surface, heading for Coredia. The land grew larger and as he entered the airspace, he tapped into traffic control.

"This is Eamonn Jarlath on official Jedi business requesting permission to land," he said.

Soon Eamonn's journey was coming to an end as he drifted above Earth. He took a deep breath before flying down towards the surface, heading for Coredia. The land grew larger and as he entered the airspace, he tapped into traffic control.

"This is Eamonn Jarlath on official Jedi business requesting permission to land," he said.
"Very well. Adjust your path two degrees and start descending. You are cleared to land."

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"Eamonn?" I asked. "He's here?"

"Yes. You know him? He's almost landed." The Empress said.

A flood of emotions suddenly washed over me, but I stayed stoic. "Ok. Make sure he gets to the crime scene. I'll need him."

"Right away." Serena called for another limo to bring Eamonn once he landed.

"Roger that," Eamonn said.

After adjusting his path by two degrees, he began his descent. Once he'd landed he climbed out and looked around. If he hadn't of gone back to Yavin to collect his stuff he could have avoided all this.

"Roger that," Eamonn said.

After adjusting his path by two degrees, he began his descent. Once he'd landed he climbed out and looked around. If he hadn't of gone back to Yavin to collect his stuff he could have avoided all this.
"Jedi Jarlath?" A man in black said, sunglasses covering his eyes. "If you'll follow me, sir."

He walked over to a limo, black as midnight and opened the door.

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"Here we are." Chad the driver said, Royal Guardsmen piling out and readying various weapons. Helicopters and airspeeders in the air, looking for trouble. Anyone who even nears the motorcade is immediately searched and then the commander decides what happens next. Cuts down on the drug trade, too.

I stepped out, sunglasses covering my own eyes. I closed my cloak tighter, not letting people see the lightsaber on my belt. My face neutral, I headed to the very location of the kidnapping, coverred with police tape.

"Officer?" I asked the first cop, holding up a badge.

"Your Highness. This way, please." The cop headed to the center of the police tape, where two bags with schoolbooks were left. There were a lot of chalk marks of the bodies that fell during the fight.

"Last known position of the twins. Firefight reportedly started here." The cop explained.

I nodded, and stood next to the school bags, I called upon the Force, and began to try and reconstruct what happened in the past. But what I found was a lot of mingled residue energy. The Force, magic, and something that felt like magic, but is not. The distinction is subtle, but it's there. Two magical bolts of energy travelled near here, probably struck the kids. I recognised the signatures as the Stunning spell, which nearly floored me. If Stunners were used, then the guards were killed with Avada Kedavra. I'd have to check the autopsy reports to make sure, but right now, I'm quite sure it's that type of wizard that began making trouble. I could guess the faction, but I hoped it wasn't the one that immediately came to mind...

"Jedi Jarlath?" A man in black said, sunglasses covering his eyes. "If you'll follow me, sir."

He walked over to a limo, black as midnight and opened the door.


Eamonn just nodded and walked over to the limo before climbing inside.

Eamonn just nodded and walked over to the limo before climbing inside.
The limo sped away from the airport, and into the highway. Soon, it reached Corusca, and Eamonn could begin to see signs of Coreworlds influence here. It's not the capital, but the largest city, like NYC. The limo sped towards a neighborhood where in the distance, lights could be seen. It was a cloudy day, and there is a certain residue of smoke here...

Eamonn looked around the city from the confines of the limo. It still wasn't what he wanted, but still he guessed that his day couldn't really get any worse.

"So where are we headed?" he asked the driver.

Eamonn looked around the city from the confines of the limo. It still wasn't what he wanted, but still he guessed that his day couldn't really get any worse.

"So where are we headed?" he asked the driver.
"We're headed to the crime scene, sir. The Empress has asked that you meet her there."

Several minutes later...

"Here we go." The driver said, parking next to the other limo.

Eamonn sighed and got out, he picked up a bad sign. Something telling him that trouble was ahead. Though he couldn't quit put his finger on it.

I finished my prognosis and as I struggled to understand what was going on here, I noticed Eamonn and sighed. So he's the Jedi the Council sent? Don't get me wrong, he's a good kid. I just didn't expect to see him so soon...

Eamonn looked around and saw Daniel, the last person he wanted to see right now. Then again it figures that Master Soloran would do something like this. He decided to avoid talking to him if it were at all possible, he doubted that though.

Eamonn looked around and saw Daniel, the last person he wanted to see right now. Then again it figures that Master Soloran would do something like this. He decided to avoid talking to him if it were at all possible, he doubted that though.
Eamonn. Use the Force, and tell me if what I'm feeling is right or not. I'm detecting a lot of magic energy, as well as something slightly different. I sent him.

Eamonn closed his eyes and sensed the air around him. Daniel was right, there was the sense of magic in the air. Strange, really strange.

I sense it too, he replied.

Meanwhile, a middle-aged man in a long cloak apparated behind some bushes. He had sandy hair that's parted to his right, a thin moustache, and the hair is going slightly grey. His clothes are shabbier than most, but there's no denying that there's power coming from him.

Well, Albus, I hope this works out well... The man thought, and began walking down the road, like any normal person would. He was amused that at least one of the kids he saw was also wearing a cloak, albiet a brown one. He saw that the boy matched the description his old friend has told him to watch out for, and wondered how he was going to approach with all the guards around. He didn't have to wait long.

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"Your Highness, a man in a long grayish cloak approaches. Looks shabby. Permission to intercept?" A guard asked over my comlink.

I looked around, and spotted a man matching the description walking down the sidewalk. I reached out with the Force, and noticed that there is a signature in this man that matches the magic prevalent in the air. A possible wizard?

"No, it's fine. He's clean. I'll have a chat with him anyway." I said back. I walked over to the man, wondering how am I going to broach the question to him. I can't exactly ask him if he's a wizard, eh? As I neared him, I suddenly wondered if it's a full moon tonight, and shook my head, knowing that it isn't.

"Sir, is there anything you need?" I asked him as we stood face to face. Now that I'm close, I could see slightly lupine features in his face, especially around the cheekbones. Now where have I known of a wizard with...lightning strike me!

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Remus Lupin saw the flash of recognition in this young man's face, even though the two have never met. He hid a smile, knowing how close and far the descriptions are between the books and reality. "You are Daniel Masaki, correct?"

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"Yes sir...Professor." I said with respect. "Is there something you need?"

"Uh, yes. I have a package from an old friend." Professor Lupin said with a wink, pulling out an envelope as I calmed down the guards before they could do anything. "Oh yeah, I'm not a professor anymore, just a regular old chap, so just call me Remus, ok?"

"All right, Remus." I accepted the envelope. I drew in closer to him to speak in a whisper. "Why not an owl?"

"Too conspicious, and these days, too slow." Remus replied just as softly. "Times like this when I wish the Ministry would just end the restrictions...you Muggles have produced ways of communicating that we have just barely realized."

"Yeah." The telephone, the Internet, the wizarding world did not readily know what they're missing. Hopefully the Muggleborns and half-bloods would change that. "So can you verify something for me, Remus? Was magic really what was used here?"

"Yes. And I hate to say this, but the Dark Mark was seen around here as well." He sighed. I narrowed my eyes, as my suspicions were confirmed. Only the Death Eaters would be crazy enough to attempt this crime, but why so far from England? Unless Voldemort is reaching overseas, which is an unsettling possibility. And I hoped the kids weren't harmed...I don't know what I'd do, wand or no wand.

"I must be off now. There are several important things in that envelope, but you'll have to read it. See you, then." With a nod and a handshake, he walked away. Once he rounded a corner, I detected a slight flaring of magic, and then he was gone. Apparating. I must be the youngest person around wizard circles who can do that. I stood there, with an envelope in my hand, wondering if this was real. I pinched myself. Yup. I have actually met Remus Lupin, the werewolf wizard and personal friend of a boy who lived. I opened the envelope...

Eamonn saw Remus and groaned. "I have to be going mad," he muttered to himself, shaking his head.

I chuckled slightly as the address went right down to this very street and even the corner of the street I'm on.

Dear Mr. Masaki,

Normally, this letter would likely be a Hogwarts letter and delivered by owl, but I believe that there should be some more important things that you should know about, and those things are not fit for anyone else's eyes. You probably have heard of Voldemort and his Death Eaters and if not, well, I've clearly sent this to the wrong person. My sources (probably Snape, I thought) indicated that there is an alliance of sorts that has been made among Voldemort's circles. Some of the Death Eaters spoke of a 'Darth Nosferatu', and the name was odd enough that I thought to contact your father and confirm what it meant. A 'Sith Lord' is among the Dark Wizards. Not only that, his name seems to conjure the image of a vampire, and I won't put it past this Lord to have similar abilities. Also, be on your guard for strange young men and women, who seem to have the Seven Deadly Sins as their names. Be careful of them, for I have sensed alchemic reactions (so that's what that other energy field I sensed was! Should have known...) occuring near them. You must act quickly and solve the kidnapping, for your cousins may not last much longer. If you need anything, all you need to do is owl me, or any of the members of the Order, and you'll get a response as quickly as possible.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore.

PS, let young Eamonn know that he is not going mad. Take him to Diagon Alley and buy some wands if you want concrete confirmation of the truth. Exchange rates are at Gringotts, I believe.

Followed by a long line of his titles. Yeah, looks like we're in business here! Some good clues, and names named. Now, to begin the search for my cousins!

Eamonn silently looked towards Daniel and said nothing. Whatever the Remus lookalike had given him, seemed to have interested him greatly.

I stuck the parchment in a pocket, and headed to Eamonn, smirking. "You aren't going crazy. Oddly enough, there really are wizards on Earth. Not only that, there was a bit of alchemy involved during the firefight."

I frowned again, and spotted something small in the middle of the road. I wouldn't have missed it otherwise, but it's a red stone the size of a pebble. "Weird. If alchemy was involved, I reckon a stone like this was used. Lemme check."

I concentrated on the stone, trying to bring out it's powers. Red energy bolts crackled around me, then I stopped. "Yup, definitely alchemy."

"Guess that just means we could still be in the Norns world," Eamonn shrugged. Noticing the stone, he waited for Daniel to check it. "So what kind is it?"

"Guess that just means we could still be in the Norns world," Eamonn shrugged. Noticing the stone, he waited for Daniel to check it. "So what kind is it?"
"Actually, we're not in the Norns world. Not anymore." I smirked. "Remember, we went all over the galaxy, and the Norns only controlled that one planet. Another thing, there's a subtle difference in the Force that would be detected if the Norns were around and messing with things, I felt it back then and forgot to tell you. The signal is not here. Besides, there's too much energy going on around here to not be real."

"As for this stone, I'll have to get it to a lab, but it looks like a philosopher's stone, judging by it's power that I just tested." I said. "Or it's more likely a weak version, made by people trying to get past the law of equivalent exchange. The real version would be even more powerful."

I smiled. "Rarely do we encounter alchemy, but it's more prevalent on Coredia than any other place except for a few other nations. I know, because this is Coreworlds' Earth territory. I should have known earlier."

"Now, let's see." I said. "First, we need wands. We'll head to the usual place and back via apparation, though it's going to tax me some. Next, we need to head down to the State Alchemist Headquarters, just in downtown Coredia City. We could use an alchemist or two to deal with any other alchemists that we may encounter. Third, we need to find further clues to track down the twins. Got it?"

"Rarely?" Eamonn asked, raising an eyebrow. He'd known alchemy to be quite common. In fact the Exetergrecia Academy taught it to all students. He listened to what Daniel had to say next and said, "Got it."

"Rarely?" Eamonn asked, raising an eyebrow. He'd known alchemy to be quite common. In fact the Exetergrecia Academy taught it to all students. He listened to what Daniel had to say next and said, "Got it."
"Ok, so it's not rare." I laughed, noticing the obvious contradiction with my knowledge of alchemy, since even the Jedi Academy teaches it a bit, especially to the molecularly talented students. "Ok, grab something of me, we gotta be connected physically, or I'll leave you behind."

I drew in the Force as much as I could, as I knew this would be my longest apparation trip ever, and carrying another person, too. I don't want to think about what'd happen if I made a mistake...

I concentrated on an image of Diagon Alley, as I remembered it...and willed us over there.

Eamonn reluctantly grabbed hold of Daniel's shoulder. He then waited for him to do his stuff.

Eamonn reluctantly grabbed hold of Daniel's shoulder. He then waited for him to do his stuff.
CRACK! We disappeared from view.

It took three seconds of pure darkness, then we reappeared in a dark alleyway. I was disoriented and feeling a bit dizzy, since it took at least a thousand klicks to travel. "I'm all right, I'm all right."

I shook myself and cleared the disorientation. "You ok?"

Eamonn shook his head, gathering his senses. "I'm fine," he replied and looked around to see where they were.

Unsavory characters were around, from that hag over there, to the likely illegal merchant hawking dangerous wares over here.

"Knockturn Alley." I muttered. "Off by a few hundred meters, which isn't bad. Let's get out of this place, and remember, none but Dumbledore and Lupin will know us this time, so if the other kids are around, we'd have to reestablish friendships."

Eamonn just nodded, it was rather creepy being there again.

We headed into bright sunlight again, signifying Diagon Alley.

"Ok, Gringotts first, then Ollivander's." I said, heading to the wizards' bank for the foreign exchange service. After all, credits don't do well here, only Galleons, Knuts and Sickles. I nodded to the goblins guarding the door, and asked for the exchange booth. One of them pointed to the left.

"How may I serve you?" The goblin at the counter asked roughly.

"Uh, ok." I pulled out 5 bills worth 20 credits. 1 credit = 1 US dollar. "I would like to exchange---"

"13 Galleons, 10 Sickles and 26 Knuts." The goblin interrupted, and the bills went into a slot, and out came a small bag with the money.

"Thank you." I said. "Your turn."

Eamonn pulled out a few notes and handed them over. "It's like British pounds," he said. "Exchange rate is..."

"23 Galleons, 5 Sickle and 98 Knuts," the goblin said dumping a money bag in front of him.

Eamonn picked it up and safely placed it in his coat pocket.

"To Ollivander's then." I said, pocketing my bag. I walked out of the bank, and headed straight towards the end of Diagon Alley. Ollivander's: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC. was the sign up front.

Eamonn groaned, he was disliking every minute of it. He stepped inside Ollivanders, remembering going in there the first time in the Norns world.

"Hello, hello. Come in, come in." An old man greeted us as we came in. "You're in for a wand, right?"

"That's right!" I said, noticing measuring tape starting to measure me and Eamonn.

"Good, good. Which one of you will be going first."

"I will." I said.

"All right. Which one is your wand hand?"

I stuck out my right, and Mr. Ollivander immediately began placing wands in it. Each one was given a wave, though none seemed right.

"Not to worry, there's plenty more." Ollivander said. "Let's try this. Maple, phoenix feather, 13 inches."

Nope.

"Ok. Birch, a bendy 14 inches with unicorn hair."

Nope.

"Hmm. How about this? Ash, 12 inches, dragon heartstring."

Just like the one back in the Norns, the wand felt right and emitted a shower of sparks.

"Excellent. The wand chooses the wizard, as I always say." Ollivander said. "That'll be 7 Galleons, please."

I counted out the gold coins and gave them to him.

"And as for you, young man. Let's see what's there for you." Ollivander said to Eamonn.

Mr Ollivander handed Eamonn a wand, the first thing it did was blow up a jar on the counter.

"Not a good one," he said, taking the wand back and handing him another. "Oak, thirteen inches, phoenix feather."

A shower of sparks that formed into a dragons head emitted from the wand.

"Ah a good match, 7 Galleons," Mr Ollivander said.

Eamonn then handed over the money.

OOC: Checked the Lexicon. Wands are 7 Galleons, not 8.

OOC: Surely not all are the same price.

OOC: Good point.

IC:
Walking out of the wand shop, I began to notice students coming in Diagon Alley to pick up goods. Looks like school's starting soon. However...

"All right. Let's get back before people start noticing we're not actually average kid-wizards." I said to Eamonn, holding out an arm.

"Ok," Eamonn said, placing a hand on Daniels shoulder.

I shut my eyes, visualizing the State Alchemist HQ. CRACK! A certain trio of young wizards turned at the sound, but shrugged as they recognized apparation.

3 seconds later, we reappeared in front of a building like this one:
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I smiled. "The State Alchemist Headquarters. They're organized exactly like the Army, so as Jedi apprentices, we'd be Lieutenants in equivalent rank. However, due to my status as heir apparent, I nominally outrank the General in charge, but I don't pull rank...much."

I entered the fancy wooden doors and stepped inside. People in blue uniforms moved around, going to and from assignments.

"Dress uniform. Field is usually a cloak, plus whatever they like to wear." I explained. "Now, alchemy is more structured than Jedi training. That's because alchemy is in some ways, more dangerous to use than the Force. Especially when someone tries to overcome the Law of Equivalent Trade. Also, most alchemists are not strong enough to transmutate objects without a transmutation circle."

"Want to see one?" I asked Eamonn.

Following behind, Eamonn looked around. "Sure why not," he shrugged. "What's the law anyway?"

Following behind, Eamonn looked around. "Sure why not," he shrugged. "What's the law anyway?"
I pointed to a large plaque with the words every Alchemist knows by heart. "It's the fundamental creed of every alchemist, because it is closely related to Conservation of Energy. You know, matter can't be created nor destroyed, only transformed. It states, 'Humankind cannot gain anything without giving something in return. To give, something of equal value must be taken in return.' It's a very important creed, and not one to be ignored. Those who do ignore it are maimed...or worse."

"On a lighter note, I'll get someone to transmutate something." I said, looking around for some hapless alchemy student. Ah... "Hey, you!"

"Me?" A young alchemist sauntered forward, looking around a bit nervously. "What is it?"

"Transmutate something for me, eh?" I smiled.

"Uh, ok." The alchemist pulled out a pen, and a piece of chalk, and went down on the floor. He drew a circle, then several triangular designs. Next, he placed the pen in the center of the circle, then placed two hands on the circumference and concentrated. Sparks of energy appeared, then consumed the pen, transforming it into a small plastic marble with ink inside. He wiped off the chalk, then left.

"There you go," I said. "Transmutation."

Eamonn nodded. "Just like the food dispensors on some ships," he remarked.

I shrugged. "Probably. Ok, it's time to see the guy who could help us figure out the stone we found."

I walked over to a door, marked Beware of Flames. I grinned, opened the door, and shouted, "Oy, Colonel Mustang!"

OOC: Who else? :D

The Colonel smirked, snapped his fingers and threw a fireball straight at me. I ducked it, and a vein started popping in my head. "ALRIGHT! YOU'RE GOING DOWN, BUDDY!"

The other alchemists immediately ducked behind desks or dove into file cabinets as the Heir -that is, me- stormed into the Colonel's office, lightning crackling around his hands. A powerful explosion of fire and electricity erupted from the door, and if Eamonn had any sense, he'd duck, fast.

Once the fire cleared, if Eamonn walked in, he would see me lying on the floor, charred to black ash and eyes spinning.

"You forgot rule number one, Daniel." The Colonel smiled. "Never mess with a guy who can control fire with a snap."

I groaned loudly as I got up painfully. "I'll remember that."

"Now, what is it that you wished to see me about?" He asked.

"This." Fortunately, the stone survived the 3-second duel and I dropped it on his desk. "Found it at the crime scene."

The Flame Alchemist's eyebrows rose in surprise. "A fake Philosopher's Stone. I thought we accounted for all of them."

"Evidently, you missed a few." I replied. "Alchemic reaction residue were also discovered at the scene of the crime. Someone's been playing with alchemy, possibly illegally. Along with magic and the Force."

"I see. So you probably would want an alchemist to help find your cousins." The Colonel said.

"That's about the size of it." I nodded.

"Hmm. Leave that to me. I'll just look through the personnel files to see who's available." The Colonel said, unlocking his password on his computer. "Wait outside for a few minutes."

"All right." I said, walking out the door. Then I turned around. "Next time, you'll be the one on the ground."

"Don't bet on it." He shooed me out. I headed out of the door and closed it.

Eamonn quietly shook his head, he was only here as a favour to Master Soloran and to find two kidnapped children, otherwise he'd have walked off as soon as he'd realised what he'd have to face.

"Hmm. Now who shall I send?" The Colonel asked himself. "Nope, he's west. Nope, she's south. Nope, they're east. Nope. Nope. Nope. Hmm."

He pulled up a folder marked 'circle-less alchemists'. These alchemists don't require transmutation circles, and they're far fewer than the others. "Hmm. Nope, they're hunting down the Stone. Would have been a good choice. Umm. let's see..."

He pulled up a file marked Sword Alchemist. 'The Sword Alchemist, Derek Galian, has the primary ability to transmutate objects into various types of swords. He is a close-quarters alchemist, prefering stealth and his blades to guns. Age 17. Blond hair. See partner: Firearms Alchemist.'

The Colonel then took the advice. 'The Firearms Alchemist Ian Watkinson is perhaps his partner's opposite. He relies on his marksmanship skills, unparalleled by all but the best SWAT and Regular Army riflemen. He can transmutate objects into various firearms equipment, though he usually relies on a trusty Desert Eagle to do the dirty work. Age 16. Red hair.'

"Both not currently in a mission. Very good!" The colonel said. Then he unhooked the headset of his phone, and dialed a number. "Yes, I would like the Swords and Guns Team to come in my office please. Thank you."

I sat on a bench with Eamonn, waiting for the Colonel. Soon, two alchemists, one with blond hair, one with red hair entered the door. After several minutes, possibly a briefing, I saw them exit with the Colonel.

"Daniel? These two, the Firearms and Sword Alchemists will be accompanying you on your search for the missing twins. They've been briefed on the mission and will be ready to go when you are."

"All right." I nodded. "Let's go."

I headed outside with the two alchemists, wondering where I should go now.

Eamonn silently headed out after them. 'Great, two more to deal with,' he quietly thought to himself.

Suddenly, an owl fluttered down to us, carrying a small package.

"Weird, aren't they usually nocturnal?" Derek asked. "And why is he carrying a package?"

"Moron, the Colonel said we'd be dealing with wizards." Ian said to his partner, though without malice.

"Oh, yeah, I forgot." The blond haired alchemist grinned sheepishly.

I rolled my eyes and allowed the owl to land on my arm. I collected the package, gave him a couple of Galleons, and then he flew away. Then I opened it, revealing a Daily Prophet newspaper and a letter. I read the letter first:

Dear Daniel, Eamonn and company,
This newspaper article may interest you greatly, if you haven't seen your news broadcasts yet. Also, my sources indicate that the Death Eaters have two small children in their custody somewhere in England. I suggest you get yourselves over to the Order Headquarters as soon as possible, since Hogwarts has not yet begun the school year. The newspaper will act as a Portkey as soon as all four of you have finished reading and discussing the latest events. I expect to see you soon.

Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore

"Death Eaters strike again!" the headlines scream in various ways. 'Wizarding World Exposed!'

"What?" I asked. "How..."

'In an astonishing stroke of madness by He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, Death Eaters have attacked a Muggle news station, forcing Aurors and Muggle police to do battle with them in the open. The Muggle reporters were able to do a Breaking News broadcast, letting millions of Muggles view the duels take place, something no Memory charm can ever erase. The Prime Minister and Minister Fudge, after deliberation with counterparts around the world, were forced to come out and admit that yes, indeed, there are wizards and witches on Earth, and the International Confederation of Wizards has reportedly convened in an emergency session to decide what to do.'

"Wow." I said. "There is a good thing and a bad thing about this."

"What?" Ian asked.

"Good: The wizards no longer have to hide and can now learn about technology. Bad: Religious fundamentalists." I said.

Derek nodded. "Yeah. I wonder how the normal people is taking it."

"I hope it's well." I said, then remembered the other half of the letter. "The kids have been taken somewhere in England, and the Order of the Phoenix is probably convening right now about these two events."

"And he says it's a what, Portkey?" Derek asked.

"Enchanted transportation object. Touch a part of the paper, and it takes you to the destination. Got it?"

"Right." The two alchemists and I held the paper.

"Eamonn?" I said.

Eamonn shrugged and held onto the paper. It sure felt to him like they were still in the Norns world.

As soon as Eamonn touched the paper, a 'hook' yanked at our navels, and the next thing we knew, we're at #12 Grimmaulds Place. Getting up from the dirty floor, I took a look around. It currently seems empty, but I know there are life signs around. Wizard lifesigns. Coming closer.

"Hmm. Is it me, or is Harry Potter around?" I grinned, as the Golden Trio entered the doorway.

"In the flesh." He smiled back. "Professor Dumbledore said you guys would be here."

"Oh, yeah, did you guys get the latest?" I asked.

"Yeah. Cor, we're going to have a lot of changes in the future." Ron said. "I'd reckon they'll throw out the Statutes of Secrecy any time now."

"And the Reasonable Restrictions of Underage Wizardry..." I said, ticking it off.

Ron grinned evilly, and rubbed his hands. "Excellent."

"Ron! Don't tell me you're going to do magic outside school!" Hermione cried. "Besides, it's not yet written off. Anyway, the meeting's about to begin. Coming?"

"Sure, that's what we're here for." Ian said. We began following the Trio to the main meeting room, where I spotted Lupin, Snape, the older Weasleys, Moody, Tonks, Kingsley, and Dumbledore, among other wizards and witches. I looked back at Eamonn with a grin, seeing if he's surprised or looking more green, like he has been recently.

Eamonn just looked away from Daniel and looked around at the house. It was very different to what he'd expected from reading it in the book.

"This meeting of the Order will now come into order." Professor Dumbledore tapped his wand to quiet everyone. "First, I would like to welcome Mr. Masaki, Mr. Jarlath and the alchemists Mr. Galian and Mr. Watkinson as honorary members of the Order of the Phoenix. Though you may not know of them, I have it on very high authority that they will be quite instrumental in aiding us against the likes of Voldemort (Ron flinched slightly) and his allies. You see, they, too have a mission that crosses over with ours. I believe some young relatives of yours have been taken hostage by the Death Eaters, is that correct, Mr. Masaki?"

"Yes, that's true." I said quietly. I wondered if they're still all right.

"So far, they are still alive, but how much longer is not known, so we must act soon to find and rescue them." Dumbledore said, while I made a peripheral glance at Professor Snape. "That brings me to my second point. Lord Voldemort appears to have gathered several like-minded allies that would cause trouble for us if we go after him alone. There is rumor of a type of Dark Wizard who seems be able to do wandless magic..." He frowned at the name.

"They're called Dark Jedi." I supplied, and explained for everyone's benefit. "Dark version of what Eamonn and I are. We're people who can use a form of 'wandless magic' called the Force and it gains us similar-to-magic abilities like telekinesis and such. Jedi and Dark Jedi also wield an energy sword called a lightsaber, so do not, I repeat, do not attempt to fight them if they begin wielding them." I stood up, telekinesed my empty chair a foot of the ground, then in two successive strikes, split the chair in two with my lightsaber, holding the lightsaber for another few seconds before extinguishing it, then switching to my wand and used a Repairing Spell. "We're fast, and in our case, fast means dangerous."

"Bloody hell..." Ron whispered in awe at my speed and blade.

I sat back down, and nodded for Dumbledore to continue.

He cleared his throat. "Now the other ally we may face are rogue alchemists." His eyes twinkled as he looked over the Golden Trio and the Weasley kids. "If you may recall from Transfiguration classes, alchemy is the science of transmutating objects of a similar elemental type and mass like wood or metal, and the science behind creating the Philosopher's Stone. While it has some similarities to Transfiguration, I must let you know that it many ways, it is also very different. That is why we have the two young alchemists here to provide insights into any alchemic problems we may encounter." A nod towards Derek and Ian. Although I vaguely remember that Dumbledore was working with alchemy with his friend Nicholas Flamel, I suspected that it was the more magical aspect of it that he was concerned with, rather than the science part.

"Now the second major item in this meeting is the recent Death Eater assault on a Muggle broadcast station, which exposed us wizards to the rest of the world. While I believe we no longer have to worry about hiding ourselves or using magic in the open, we still must take caution when going out into the open, because of the fringes of society."

The alchemists and I nodded, remembering our conversation about those who believe in the seriously outdated 'thou shalt not suffer a witch to live' rule, akin to Voldemort's 'kill all the Muggles' philosophy. Jedi and even alchemists are not exempt in the eyes of some of the more radical fire-and-brimestone idiots. There are definitely going to be wizard attacks, but I'm pretty sure the wizards in question are going to be quite able to take care of themselves...unless they're younger than first years, although wandless defense magic will kick in at times.

"As it is, I will ask the younger among us to take the same caution in wielding magic in public as you would have if the wizarding world was not broken open, unless of course in an emergency." Dumbledore said sternly, with a nod from each of us with wands. "On a lighter note, I believe that concludes our meeting for the day, and I shall not bore you any longer. Dismissed!"

Eamonn was glad for the meeting to be other as he felt awkward just being there.

"Hey, Eamonn." I said as we were walking out. "Are you ok? You aren't yourself these days."

"No I'm fine," Eamonn replied. "I am completely myself."

"No I'm fine," Eamonn replied. "I am completely myself."
I sighed. It's time to end this, right now. I need him.

"Eamonn, if it's about Elrohir, then I want to apologize." I said seriously. "I was out of line when I said those words. I need you and you need me, and we can't let the past get between us, you understand?"

"I'm not the one you really need to apologise to," Eamonn replied. "Do you have any idea of the damage you did?"

"I'm not the one you really need to apologise to," Eamonn replied. "Do you have any idea of the damage you did?"
"Well, I have an idea if you're not even speaking to me on equal terms." I sighed. "How bad?"

"The last time I saw Elrohir he had not left his room or talked to anyone since you had a go out him," Eamonn told him, he gave Daniel a cold stare. "He hadn't even eaten either all because you had to get on your high horse and not care who you hurt."

"The last time I saw Elrohir he had not left his room or talked to anyone since you had a go out him," Eamonn told him, he gave Daniel a cold stare. "He hadn't even eaten either all because you had to get on your high horse and not care who you hurt."
"What?" I was shocked that he's withdrawn that much. Damn it! Why couldn't I keep my mouth shut? I cursed myself for my lack of foresight. "As soon as this mission is over, I'm going back to apologize. That is my promise."

"Ok, but I warn you, you've made alot of enemies there," Eamonn warned.

"Ok, but I warn you, you've made alot of enemies there," Eamonn warned.
I grimaced at the thought. "I see."

If that boy kills himself, I'll never forgive myself.

----

Later on, I spoke with Professor Snape (professional courtesy be damned, he's as nasty as they say!) about the twins. Actually, it wasn't much of a talk, since I had to 'arm-twist' him to pull out the information, but he did relent.

"The children, as far as I know, are hidden somewhere in London. Obviously, the Dark Lord has magicked the location of them so that it would be a bastard to find, even for Aurors." Snape said with a slightly curled lip, probably due to thinking I'm still a child, not to be privy to these things. "However, one might be able to find the location if he were...attuned to the powers of dark magic."

A clue that's worth more than Harry ever learned from this guy. "Well, thank you, Professor." I said coolly.

"Don't mention it...ever." He snapped quietly and left the room to head for some mission or other.

"Jeez, what a grouch." I muttered.

I grimaced at the thought. "I see."

If that boy kills himself, I'll never forgive myself.



Eamonn said nothing in reply.

Later still, I gathered everyone (young) again around a map of London. "Ok, from Professor Snape, we know that the kids are somewhere in London. What we need to do now is find out exactly where they are, survey what defenses the location will have, and find out the best method to attack it. Knowledge is power, as we all know." I smiled towards Hermione, who blushed slightly.

"We can expect defenses to be quite heavy but the recon will hopefully expose them. Someone like the Twins here could be sneaky enough to root out traps without triggering them." I said, with a nod towards Fred and George. "As for the rest of us, it's a good idea to review our particular skills to make sure they are in shape. That, we will come to later. Now, it's time to begin the Search for the Missing Twins!"

Eamonn got a sense of deja-vu out of all this, well except Hogwarts was still standing complete and they weren't currently there. Maybe this had been the reason the Norns had for them to go there.

The last mini-meeting with Dumbledore for the night, as we concluded our plans with him...

"I will send word for the Order members to begin the search in London. This night is too dangerous for you now, especially where Dementors and Darksiders are about. Oh, I have no doubt about your skills and determination." Dumbledore said before we could protest, eyes twinkling like the stars. "But right now, I suggest you get some sleep. When you've refreshed, you can deal more effectively with the Dark Side."

I sighed, feeling my own fatigue as the energy I used up apparating several hundred kilometers, on top of flying into Coredia and the duel with Colonel Mustang all caught up with me. "Can't argue with your logic, sir."

"Good. I will take my leave and begin the search. See you in the morning." Dumbledore said.

"Well, guess we turn in." Harry yawned, and we headed for the guest rooms, where sleeping bags were placed upon the floor for us. As for me, I fell asleep as soon as I kicked off my shoes, took off my shirt, and went under the covers.

Eamonn headed up to the guestrooms, picked a sleeping bag and taking his shoes off, he went to sleep.

In the darkness of the shadows of the night, two small children huddle in terror in a dungeon, where only the feeble light of torches barely light the way. Dementors prowl the hall, forbidden from Kissing the children, but that doesn't stop them from sapping the strength of the boy and girl as they cry for their parents. Not only that, the Sin called Wrath is the Dungeon Guard, and a minor Dark apprentice is his underling. Son and daughter of the Empress and Emperor-Consort from Coredia, Mark and Michelle are of Royal blood, young blood required for a new and powerful spell that combines the three Dark energies: Dark Alchemy, in the form of the false Philosopher's Stones; Dark Magic, self-explanatory; and the Dark Side of the Force. The Dark Lords seek what could be said to be a wizard's nuclear explosive, a weapon so powerful, it could destroy a city or even a country...

Eamonn couldn't sleep, he just kept thinking about Elrohir and the emotional damage done to him.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room, gradually waking each person up as the rays of light caught our faces. I groaned quietly, and tossed around, then finally got up as the sun slapped me silly. I then went to the refresh--excuse me, the loo, did business and washed up and brushed my teeth. Next, I put on a new shirt, the same as yesterday, and headed for breakfast.

"Good morning, Mrs. Weasley." I smiled to Ron's mother. Looks like they moved in here as well for some reason. I didn't press that question, though.

"Good morning, Daniel. I'm just finishing up the pancakes and scrambled eggs. Did you sleep well, dear?" She asked.

"Yes, ma'am. The others should be here soon." I said.

"Very good. Breakfast won't be long." She waved her wand, and a pancake hopped to its brethren on a plate, ready to be eaten as another glop of batter poured onto the non-stick pan. Soon enough, my friends walked in one by one, and the old, senile house-elf Kreacher was tossed out of the dining room by George. At least the screeching-witch portrait was taken down. I'd not like to hear that racket. I sighed as I remembered who was missing. I would have liked to meet Sirius Black...

Eamonn woke up and headed off to get some breakfast, though he didn't feel the least bit hungry, he decided to at least eat something.

Over Yavin IV

The Exetergrecia Academy shuttle neared the planet. Since Eamonn disappeared from the academy, this was the first place Kurt decided that he would have gone to.

“This is Prince Kurt, requesting permission to land,” and waited for a reply.

"Permission granted." The bored traffic controller said.

"Thank you," Kurt replied.

He lowered the shuttle down to the planet, with Shinji staying behind at the academy it was up to him to fly the shuttle. Once down in the hanger, Kurt stepped out followed by Quatre.

"You know what, I'll just stay here," a bored sound voice said behind them.

"Fine by us, Zathar," Kurt replied and headed up toward the Jedi Academy to see if Eamonn was still there or if not, talk to Master Soloran

Master Soloran has just concluded a conversation with Professor Dumbledore via magical 'comlink'. He sensed Kurt and his other friends, and wondered whether or not to...hmm. Perhaps, if Dumbledore's indication of the amount of enemy forces is true...there's more than just Death Eaters...and from Andrew, he knew that another threesome will be arriving at Coredia soon. Never could have too many good guys to defeat the enemies.

"Will Kurt Wagner II please come to Master Soloran's office?" The PA spoke to life.

"Thats creepy," Quatre remarked as they headed up to the main enterence.

Kurt put his arm around him and kissed him on the cheek. "Nothing different from the Exetergrecia Academy," he told him and entered the building.

Kurt led him through the hallways to where he remembered Master Solorans office to be and knocked on the door.

"Come in, it's unlocked." Master Soloran said, sitting on his favorite rocking chair.

Kurt opened the door and they entered.

"I'm sure you know why we are here," he began. "We're worried about Eamonn because he just took off, has he been here?"

Kurt opened the door and they entered.

"I'm sure you know why we are here," he began. "We're worried about Eamonn because he just took off, has he been here?"
"He was just here a day ago." Master Soloran confirmed. "He was going to leave the Jedi Order, so I gave him one last mission to think about whether his final decision would be made. On Earth, the Empress of Coredia has two children kidnapped by dark wizards, specifically of the Death Eater faction. No, I'm not joking. Yes, it's real this time. Anyway, he and Daniel has come across some of the more familiar people you'd know, and is currently making plans to rescue the children with them."

Kurt nodded. "Any idea of when they'll be back?" he asked.

Kurt nodded. "Any idea of when they'll be back?" he asked.
"No idea, of course." Master Soloran smiled. "It will depend on how quickly they can set back Voldemort's plans."

-----

After breakfast...

"Ok," I said, looking over a map of London. "I've divided London into two manageable areas for us to split as teams. Areas of high magic in the air will disrupt communications (I pulled out radios, and told the wizards how to work them; Ron was excited at the buttons before Hermione creamed him), so check those out."

Team 1: Me, Ian, Harry, Ron, Ginny (no one can beat her Bat-Bogey Hex!)

Team 2: Eamonn, Gred, Forge (ok, Fred and George), Derek, Hermione.

I frowned, as I thought there were too few young wizards around, but then most of the DA are unreachable except by owl.

"So there we go. Team 1 will start at the northeast quadrant, near Victoria Park while Team 2 will head to Regent's Park. From there, we work our way out. Got it?"

"Ok," Kurt said, confused at the mention of Veldemort.

***

"Got it," Eamonn nodded.

"Ok," Kurt said, confused at the mention of Veldemort.
"I have good intelligence that that Dark Lord managed to find a few allies, including a Dark Jedi called Darth Nosferatu." Master Soloran said, cleaning his glasses. "Should they succeed in any Dark scheme, they'll plunge Earth into a world war like never before seen on that planet. Eamonn, and also Daniel, have been sent to prevent that."

***

"Got it," Eamonn nodded.

"Very well, let's get started." Harry said. "We'll take Muggle transport so as to not bring attention to ourselves."

"Good thinking." I said. "Let's head to the bus station, then."

About half-an-hours walk south of us.

"Right," Kurt replied.

***

Eamonn headed out with the rest of his group.

"Right," Kurt replied.
"So now that you know, do you want to go and help out?" Master Soloran asked.

***

Eamonn headed out with the rest of his group.
Derek was chosen as the team's leader. He and the group took the first bus, and then headed towards Regent's Park.

My team took the eastbound bus to the other park. We disembarked in a little while, and began searching for clues of Dark activity. Ian and I were the designated detectors, but I know that Harry's scar will act up as well, if Voldemort's near.

"Sure," Kurt said. Not even looking at Quatre.

***

Eamonn didn't mind Derek being the lead, just so long as he wasn't bossy.

"Sure," Kurt said. Not even looking at Quatre.
"Take your ship to Coredia, then take a flight to London. Maske sure your illusion powers are working." Master Soloran suggested. "You'll then be required to use the Force to detect them."

***

Eamonn didn't mind Derek being the lead, just so long as he wasn't bossy.
The alchemist had the group split further to cover more ground. Subgroup: Derek and Hermione; Eamonn and the twins.

---

At Victoria Park, we didn't find much of a Dark presence except a few minor creatures like grindlylows. The most powerful dark presence was a boggart, dispelled by Riddikulus turning it into Palpatine dancing the disco.

We met up back together at the next bus stop. "So, looks like the park is out. What next?"

"Hmm." Harry thought, looking at the map. "How about Hyde's Park? It's large, giving a better chance."

"Yeah, good idea." I said as the bus came up. "Going to take some time, though."

"Ok," Kurt said. "Guess we'll have to work on that a little."

***

"So where to first?" Eamonn asked the twins.

"Ok," Kurt said. "Guess we'll have to work on that a little."
"Indeed. For now, use this." Master Soloran tossed a strange belt with several colorful buttons. "Holographic projector prototype. Press the red button to use it, and the green button to turn it off. Professor Dumbledore and I were working on a few magical/technological hybrids recently, and that came out pretty well. Still has a few kinks to work out, but it'll work in a high-magic environment."

***

"So where to first?" Eamonn asked the twins.
"Well, old boy, I suggest we head towards the lake." Fred smirked.

"No no, my wayward brother, we shall keep to the forest." George replied smoothly.

"Perhaps so, perhaps so. North or south?"

"South. after all, there's a small trail there." George added, looking ahead.

"Ah, good thinking Georgie boy. O, if only that ickle Ronnikins was to have our brains!" Fred lamented jokingly.

"Indeed. But at least he has dear Miss Granger to help out." George sighed.

"Then we shall go onwards to the south! To the trails of the forest!" Fred pointed ahead, with his brother.

"Indeed. For now, use this." Master Soloran tossed a strange belt with several colorful buttons. "Holographic projector prototype. Press the red button to use it, and the green button to turn it off. Professor Dumbledore and I were working on a few magical/technological hybrids recently, and that came out pretty well. Still has a few kinks to work out, but it'll work in a high-magic environment."

"Thank you master," Kurt said, as he caught the belt and put it on. "Test try I think." He then pressed red button and he looked human.

"I think it works," Quatre smiled.


"Well, old boy, I suggest we head towards the lake." Fred smirked.

"No no, my wayward brother, we shall keep to the forest." George replied smoothly.

"Perhaps so, perhaps so. North or south?"

"South. after all, there's a small trail there." George added, looking ahead.

"Ah, good thinking Georgie boy. O, if only that ickle Ronnikins was to have our brains!" Fred lamented jokingly.

"Indeed. But at least he has dear Miss Granger to help out." George sighed.

"Then we shall go onwards to the south! To the trails of the forest!" Fred pointed ahead, with his brother.


"Umm ok," Eamonn said, following the twins.

The twins moved into the forest, where a larger number of Dark creatures was found, including some more dangerous ones (fortunately, no werewolves or vampires). Also, a faint presence could be felt, from the south.

Derek and Hermione looked around the lake.

"Hmm." Derek frowned.

"What?" Hermione asked.

Derek crouched down and pointed towards a spot of red. "Alchemic reaction. We're close, but not quite there yet."

He looked to the south. "Is there a park to the south?"

"Oh, you mean Hyde Park?"

"Something's coming from the south." Derek narrowed his eyes and used his radio. "Eamonn, Daniel, come in, over."

----

In the meantime, I, too reached out in the Force when we got near to the park. "Something's not right."

Ian nodded. "Yeah, we're feeling something, now. Think we should get the Order here?"

"Yeah, we need to." Harry said.

My radio then crackled. "Eamonn, Daniel, come in, over."

"Yes, what is it?" I asked, ignoring the looks of the other passengers.

"Yeah I'm here," Eamonn said over the radio. "Whats the problem?"

"You feel anything towards," Derek checked his map again. "Hyde Park?"

----

"Yeah, I do. We're on our way there." I said back, the bus driver annoyed at the radio talk.

"Blimey, that means we're getting close, Harry." Ron said.

"Yeah," Harry started rubbing his scar. "We are."

----

"Looks like we were not far off, Fred." George said.

"True, Hyde Park is the way to go." Fred agreed.

"Then to go we must, let's take the next bus." George said.

"Right, we're on our way," Eamonn said and followed the twins to the bus stop.

We got off the bus ("And stay off, bloody kids." said the gruff driver) and waited for the others. I then contacted Professor Dumbledore, knowing that he could use telepathy, he will be in the park with the rest of the Order as soon as possible.

------

Derek and Hermione met up again with Eamonn and the twins. They got on another bus and sped down towards the station at Hyde's park.

----
"Thank you master," Kurt said, as he caught the belt and put it on. "Test try I think." He then pressed red button and he looked human.

"I think it works," Quatre smiled.

"Now, you might want to hurry, there's not much time to waste." Soloran said.

"Now, you might want to hurry, there's not much time to waste." Soloran said.

"Of course," Kurt replied and they both headed off back to the shuttle.

As the others arrived, we stood at the entrance to the park.

"From here on in, wands out." I said, pulling out my ash wand. "Other weapons may apply."

The Dark Side is gettting strong, here.

Eamonn readied his wand, he could feel the darkside. He could feel the hairs standing up on the back of his neck. That wasn't a good sign.

The door squeaked as a Death Eater came in. He smirked as the children slinked backwards in fear. They haven't been fed in over a day, but fear overrode hunger in this instance.

"Come, my dears." Lucius Malfoy said smoothly. "We will not hurt you."

He grabbed the children, who screamed and struggled vainly to escape. Wrath smirked evilly, and Gluttony the fat one smack his lips, for he was promised the bodies of the children. The dementor got excited at the promising deaths, and awaited their souls.

The potion and spell was nearly complete.

----

"We don't have much time," I said, running towards the darkest part of the park, between the two lakes. "The sun is going down, the moon is about to come out, and it's a full moon tonight."

Ron cursed. "The worse possible moment for us."

"Yeah." Harry agreed.

Suddenly, two large snakes hissed out of the ground and struck fast, barely missing me as I jumped straight up, coming back down with a lightsaber strike to decapitate them. The clumped to the ground, blood seeping into the ground.

A chittering sound made Ron turn around, and his eyes grew as wide as dinner plates. "S-s-SPIDER!"

A huge, ugly spider came charging out of the woods at us, mandibles clicking hungrily.

"Harry, on the double!" I ordered, raising my wand. He wasted no time in raising his own wand.

"STUPEFY!"

"FULMENIS!"

Lightning and magic bolt struck the spider, and it fell to the ground in a heap of ashes.

"Where did you learn that?" Harry asked in surprise.

I smirked. "Let's just say...I went to a different magical school. One that specializes in elemental magic. I mostly use lightning spells."

"Bloody hell." Ron said, shaken up.

"It's not over yet..." I said.

"It's never over," Eamonn coldly said.

Eamonn readied himself for the next nasty surprise. Perhaps a Death Eater or two had heard the commotion and would come to investigate. If they did, he was ready for them.

The alchemists and Weasley twins brought up the rear, Derek's sword already dripping blood, and Ian's Desert Eagle smoking.

"Ran into a troll." Derek said. "Not much trouble with the Weasleys' pranks."

"Ok, boys, now it's our turn!" Ginny grinned, making me sweatdrop. A spark of red magic suddenly flew past me, and a squeal of pain and rage was heard as a goblin was struck with the Bat-Bogey hex.

"Heh, that's fast."

---

Meanwhile, three dark figures moved silently through the trees. Good or bad? Who knows? They attacked something, a commotion occured, then nothing.

"So what else is out here?" Eamonn wondered. He never thought it would be a walk in the park and so far it was far from it. Well except for the fact that they were walking in a park.

As we got closer, we began to spot Death Eaters and mercenaries patrolling the area. That's when we knew we had to play cloak and dagger, for real.

Suddenly, magic and gunfire began flying to the south, announcing that Aurors and the Order of the Phoenix are here. I could also detect the whines of police sirens and a helicopter overhead. Not bad for police/auror integration!

"Let's go. Split into pairs, and watch each other's backs!" I ordered. The first Death Eater got a Thunderbolt curse in the kisser, while Harry and Ron double-Stunned a troll swinging his club. The alchemists transmuted flying spears and other sharp implements before moving in with gun or sword. The twins, well, they'd make excellent shinobi, using small firecrackers or dungbombs to distract, then Stunning or cursing the foes, usually after apparating behind them.

Hermione weaved spell after spell, stunning, cursing and using hexes reserved for top-level students, while Ginny was a madwoman with her signature hexes.

I bounced from tree trunk to tree trunk to get to higher altitudes, then jumped from branch to branch to get closer to the obviously ominous dungeon-like building. Suddenly, sharp flying objects flew towards my path, forcing me to apparate to another branch while using a Body Switching technique. "Who--?"

Then I saw him, as I blocked a deadly fast kick. A chuunin-level shinobi, his face masked to increase intimidation. "So, they've hired shinobi after all. How interesting."

He just growled, and began fighting with me on the unusually thick branch, forcing me to block the blows. Then I went on the offensive, bringing out my lightsaber in a final motion to cut him in half. That done, I watched my friends for a second, nodding in approval at their skills before moving ahead with them, watching for other shinobi.

Then I saw two of them coming after Eamonn, whipping chains of steel thorns at him...

"Oh shit," Eamonn swore, turning around to see them.

He didn't have time to think, instead of using his wand, the young Jedi used force push to knock down his two would be assilants. If that didn't work then he would have to think and quick.

"Oh shit," Eamonn swore, turning around to see them.

He didn't have time to think, instead of using his wand, the young Jedi used force push to knock down his two would be assilants. If that didn't work then he would have to think and quick.
The Force push was sufficient to slow them down, but the chains of thorns still whipped towards him, until...

Fwapp! Fwapp! Several shuriken grabbed the chains and stopped them by sticking them into trees. Two figures appeared from the trees to kick into the shinobi, knocking them out.

"You ok, Eamonn?" Master Sasuke asked.

"Good thing we tracked them down as soon as we got off the plane." Naruto grinned stupidly, sending me in a sweatdrop.

I dropped down to the ground. "Hey guys, did my Dad send you?"

They nodded. "We had to make sure you're ok."

"I could have beaten them, you know." I said.

Sasuke scoffed. "Not from that angle, even with that apparation skill of yours. It would have been too late."

I twitched slightly. "Oh."

Harry came up with the others, a little bruised. "Who are you guys?"

"Uchicha Sasuke, Martial Arts instructor in John's academy."

"Uzumaki Naruto, Coredia's #1 hyperactive ninja." He grinned.

"Good with the introductions." I said. "We still have to get through the major Death Eaters."

"Right, let's go." Harry said, not so surprised now as the two jumped up to the trees. We then continued on our trek towards the dungeons, when I soon spotted the dementors...

Eamonn just nodded, that had been very close and he hope that wouldn't happen again.

Up ahead came the dementors. Eamonn shivered as the air grew cold. He could still distinctly remember dealing with them in the Norns world. Perhaps it could be done here, but he would have to be careful about morphing between forms.

Don't morph. I sent to Eamonn. Can you use the Patronus?

"Harry..." I said. He nodded. So did Ron and the others, summoning their happiest moments. Mine is playing with my siblings, combined with the Light Side of the Force for extra strength.

"What the hell are those things?" Naruto asked, a little shaken. His inner fox, Kyuubi growled menacingly as he remembered fighting the creatures long before being sealed within the young man.

"Dementors, the most foul of creatures ever known." Harry said quietly. "They absorb all the happy things out of your mind, leaving you with your worst memories. They can also suck out your soul with a Kiss, leaving your body in a state of living-death."

"Crap." The blond haired ninja growled.

The wizards prepared the best defense against them: the Patronus Charm. The alchemists, will resort to pure alchemic energy, not having wands. And the ninjas, well, Sasuke was quietly preparing a fire spell to warm up against the dark ice of the Dementors. Naruto, I don't know how he'd handle it, knowing his past. I for one, had my lightsaber out, and will use Lightning in addition to the Patronus...

I think so, Eamonn replied.

Seeing Daniel bring his lightsaber out, Eamonn did the same. It was better to be prepared to use it, then to be caught short during battle.

"So what's the plan?" he then asked.

I think so, Eamonn replied.

Seeing Daniel bring his lightsaber out, Eamonn did the same. It was better to be prepared to use it, then to be caught short during battle.

"So what's the plan?" he then asked.
"Blast them with Patronus, what else?" I grinned. Then the dementors charged.

"Expecto Patronus!" Everyone with wands bellowed. The night turned to day, as silver corporeal animals were sent forth to protect us. I had my white tiger, who launched himself at the dementors, slashing them away. Harry's stag tore into the wraith-creatures, antlers piercing them. Hermione's otter charged at them, and I sweatdropped when it launched a flying kick at them. The twins had foxes, obvious from the trickster myths. Ginny's swan pecked at them while Ron had a fierce wolf to protect him. The corporeal animals defeated the dementors, allowing us to pass safely

----

"M-my lords!" A mercenary cried, as he stumbled into the Dark Lords' lair, where the children were trapped in a cage above a huge vat of energy and potion. "Dumbledore's people and the aurors are coming from the south! My people report that kids are heading in from the north!"

The last dementor glided in, reporting in it's dark language that his brethren have just been dispelled by Patronuses.

Lord Voldemort, Darth Nosferatu and the alchemist-Sin known as Lust took a glance at each other, smiling wickedly. Death Eaters and mercenaries stood at attention, ending their chant of evil.

"Malfoy, Wormtail!" Voldemort's voice snapped like a whip. "Round up the other Death Eaters and mercenaries and slow them down any way you can! We cannot let them get to us!"

"As you will, Master!" Malfoy bowed, and apparated. Wormtail turned into a rat, and set out to deal with Lupin.

"Potter is among them." Voldemort sneered. "I could sense him."

"Yes. I could tell the Masaki boy is here, too." The vampire-Sith growled softly. He looked up at the royal children, hugging each other in fear. "He will stop at nothing to save them. We must act quickly."

"I will deal with the alchemists." Lust purred. "The stones have been dissolved, so I am no longer needed here."

She left the room to find Wrath and Gluttony.

"Well, my fellow Dark Lord, it seems that we have but to wait for the brats." Nosferatu smiled coldly.

Voldemort's snake head nodded. "For now, let us begin the final phase of the spell!"

They began chanting in Latin and forbidden languages, the cage slowly beginning to lower into the vat of red and black energy. The children screamed for help, despite belief that none will come...

----

I felt terror coming from the dungeons. "Mark, Michelle. I'm coming. Hold on!"

Eamonn weakly smiled having seen his dragon patronus work with ease. His dragon bellowed fire at the dementors. He was glad that part was over, but the young Jedi knew the next part would be alot harder.

As we headed closer, I could see the entrance to the dungeon, but I suddenly ducked and rolled to the side as a spell aimed for me, and hit a tree instead.

"Well, if it isn't Potty, Weasel and the Mudblood!" A nasal voice sneered. Draco Malfoy! "And you've brought friends."

"Malfoy..." Harry growled. So, the rivalry is coming to a head. "Daniel?"

I nodded, then spotted other Slytherins. Malfoy followers. Quite a lot, I could tell. As well as some Death Eaters. Ian has the range with his Desert Eagle, but Derek and the ninjas are in trouble. I began to raise my wand, concentrating magic to use a Lightning Strike curse...

A spell hit one of the Slytherins, from the air. "Harry!"

"What, Neville?" Harry asked, seeing the boy on a broom, along with other students.

"The DA's here!" Ron shouted, and dodged a blast from a 7th year prefect. He retaliated with a Boils curse, then a Stupefy, sending the prefect to la-la land.

"Well, that evens things up." I smirked, as Gryffindors and Slytherins began blasting curses at each other. Looks like Harry's call to arms did it. As the all-out war between the two Hogwarts houses began, I noticed some Death Eaters going at it as well. Neville and Bellatrix were dueling hard, with help from Hermione. The Creeveys joined the Weasley twins in a four-on-four duel against Crabbe and Goyle and their elders, while Ginny and other students chose targets, whittling away the enemy numbers.

As the Battle of Hyde's Park raged, Eamonn and I were able to slip into the dungeon with the shinobi and alchemists after taking out the trolls guarding the entrance.

----

Voldemort's second-in-command Lucius Malfoy was waiting for us. He spoke to me with a sneer. "I congratulate you on making it this far, dear boy. But you won't get any further!"

"We'll see about that!" I said, sending a Fireball after him. He dodged it, then send a Killing curse at me, which I ducked. Figures went past, aiming for the others as we dueled.

"Sins." Derek muttered, and blocked the sharp nails of Lust with his sword, while Ian and Gluttony went at it, guns against...slobbery fat guy. Wrath was the fastest, taking on both shinobi at once with blind rage.

That leaves Eamonn to do as he wished.

"Eamonn, go, now!" I ordered, blocking a Crucio. "Find the kids, we'll catch up!"

I sent Stupefy after the Death Eater. As he apparated, I spun around and aimed a Thunderbolt, which struck him. "Arrrgh! Brat!"

Good, I got him mad enough to duel me even as he saw Eamonn. He decided to let his Lords deal with the boy, and sent Avada Kedavra after me. I dodged to the side, and the spell struck a pillar, cracking it a bit.

Keep them occupied, Eamonn told Daniel.

He closed his eyes and the force began flowing through him. He used the force to make himself transparent, just like that time at the Jedi academy. Slowly the young Jedi moved forward, almost completely visible. The fact that they were too busy fighting meant that it was easier for them to miss his presence.

Eamonn continued past them, looking for where the kids were. He could sense a dementor up a head, he would have to be weary. The further down the dungeon he went, the closer he could feel the dementor. Then he was upon him.

“Expecto Patronus,” he yelled.

The bright white dragon erupted from his wand and instantly attacked the dementor with its fiery breath. With his path now clear, Eamonn ran on to find the twins.

I glanced at Eamonn's retreat, blocking another Avada Kedavra, this time with my lightsaber. Lucius was surprised at this. "You..."

"Heh. Surprised, Lucius?" I asked, and he fumed at my disrespect of his name. "I've noticed something about Avada Kedavra. It's not completely unblockable. Oh, by direct magical means it is, but by any other means, it's useless. I could just toss a rock in the way, or use my lightsaber here. The only reason it's an Unforgivable Curse at all is fear, considering that other curses can kill as well. And I don't fear it."

"Damn you..." He cursed, but took a step back because he feared the cold look in my eyes. Who is this brat?

"That's right. Your reign of terror is over, Lucius." I said quietly and raised my wand. "Fulmenis!"

Lightning struck the dark wizard. He screamed in pain, then slammed into the wall, KOed. I didn't kill him, but then, I didn't need to. The Sin Gluttony was defeated next, by a point-blank alchemic bullet to the brain. Between Naruto's Kage Bunshin and Sasuke's fire attacks, Wrath was in over his head, and nothing more than charred bones now. And finally, Lust was stabbed in the heart, and turned to dust.

"You guys ok?" I asked. They nodded. Then Harry and Ron entered the dungeon, battered and bruised, but still going strong.

"Draco's finished." Harry said. I noticed a cut on his face. "Stunned him when the Aurors showed up."

"Good." I smiled. "Now, it's time to find my cousins."

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The spell was almost finished, and the bottom of the cage began to touch the vat of energy. Michelle started crying, while Mark glared at the Dark Lords, unable to do anything...even protect his sister.

Eamonn used the force to push aside a large rock and found himself in a cavern, there he saw the cage with the twins in being lowered to the vat of energy.

I've found them, hurry up! he told Daniel. They're in a cage, it's being lowered into something. I think its energy of some kind.

Eamonn then quickly headed down to see if there was a switch or lever to stop the cage being lowered.

We hurried over to the now-open cavern. I gasped, as the twins were almost in the vat.

"You!" Voldemort roared, as we entered.

"Yes, us!" Naruto grinned. "Now, you're finished!"

"We'll see about that!" Nosferatu snarled, echoing me from a while ago.

I had to act quickly or else the kids will drown, or something. Tossing out underage apparation rules, I disappeared with a CRACK! Harry and Ron were surprised, as were the Dark Lords. I reappeared in the cage, grabbed the kids, and reapparated outside, the cage slipping under the energy vat.

"You ok, cousins?" I smiled.

"Daniel?" Mark asked, disbelieving. "Daniel!"

"Danny!" Michelle sobbed. "Thank you for saving us!"

"Anytime--" A rushing green light lanced out for us, and I apparated again, replacing the three of us with a rock that was smashed to pieces by the Avada Kedavra. Kawarimi no Jutsu. Switching an item in my surroundings with me.

"Hmph. I cannot deny that you are powerful, boy." Nosferatu said coldly. "Perhaps you could be of use, instead."

"Naruto, Sasuke, take my cousins to safety!" I ordered.

They nodded, and took the kids outside.

"Potter, how glad I am to to see you--not!" Voldemort attacked with another Killing curse, but the 16 year old rolled to the side with reflexes borne from Quiddich.

"Ron, go get Dumbledore, now!" Harry yelled.

"But--" Ron sputtered.

"Do it. Don't worry about me!"

"Right!" The red-headed boy ran out with the ninjas. Now it's just me, Eamonn, and Harry vs Voldemort and Nosferatu. I've heard of that guy. Once one of Tak'a-Tamen's inner circle of Dark Jedi, he escaped the war against that Dark Jedi. He's also a vampire, so Eamonn and I will have to deal with him together. I nodded at Harry, sending courage to him through the Force.

"Ready?" I said to Eamonn, igniting my lightsaber.

Eamonn ignited his lightsaber and glared coldly at the Dark Lord. "Ready," he said, raising his lightsaber. He also readied himself to morph into dragon form should it be needed. However that was only to be a last resort just incase anyone were to see him morphing.

The vampire ignited his red lightsaber (why, oh why does every bad Jedi have to have red? Why can't they have something nicer, like pink?), and began floating a couple of inches above the ground.

"You see, boy, I am more powerful than you can ever imagine!" Nosferatu cackled, and sent a burst of red Force Lightning at me. I dodged to the side, the lightning crackling a wall to dust.

I rolled my eyes. "Can't you say something original? Power's always the bane of those who are evil!"

The vampire snarled. "Oh, come on, it's true! After all, I forsee your death...NOW!"

The vampire rushed towards me, lightsaber flashing. I ducked the first blow, then began blocking next several blows. Jeez, he's fast! Eamonn! I yelled telepathically.

Yeah, damn, Eamonn replied.

He leapt down and landed behind the vampire. Two would increase the odds for them as he attacked him from behind. He knew from the off that this was going to be very hard, but he would fight very hard himself.

Yeah, damn, Eamonn replied.

He leapt down and landed behind the vampire. Two would increase the odds for them as he attacked him from behind. He knew from the offset that this was going to be very hard, but he would fight very hard himself.
The two of us together were able to fight the vampire to some effect, but still, for ever blow we made, he was able to block or dodge, and for every counterstrike, we were just able to defend ourselves.

The vampire smirked, as he was thinking several moves ahead like a chess master, an evil Ron. He slowly fought us towards the giant vat of dark energy, still waiting for someone of royal blood to fall in.

In the meantime, Harry and Voldemort were flinging curses at each other like bullets, dodging or reflecting them as they went. Voldemort was furious at the boy, he who is lasting as long as his father did. Indeed, out of many wizards who dueled Dark Lord, few have fought as long or hard as James, or Dumbledore for that matter. Harry here is perhaps the third wizard to do so. He could have been a great asset if only he joined Voldemort during his first year! Alas, the boy is too 'noble' to join him, and now, all that remains is to kill him before he becomes a threat...except that he's already tried several times. Rage fueled that failure and the Dark Lord tossed another Killing Curse at Harry, who continued to dodge or use the Reverse-Spell effect of the two brother wands to deflect it, then went for curses, hexes and spells he's learned over the years at Hogwarts. All in all, Harry, even before reaching his 6th year at the magical school, was able to keep up with the Darkest Wizard since 1945...

We're getting too close to the vat of energy Eamonn realised. He's trying to push us towards it.

They were going to have to do something and fast.

We need to push him away, like force push,

We're getting too close to the vat of energy Eamonn realised. He's trying to push us towards it.

They were going to have to do something and fast.

We need to push him away, like force push,
Too...fast! I gritted my teeth. The vampire inexorably pushed us towards the vat. All I could do is block!

Too...fast! I gritted my teeth. The vampire inexorably pushed us towards the vat. All I could do is block!

Crap, we need to think of something and fast, Eamonn said, a little worry evident in his thought.

Like Daniel, all he could do was block. He was simply too powerful for them.

Crap, we need to think of something and fast, Eamonn said, a little worry evident in his thought.

Like Daniel, all he could do was block. He was simply too powerful for them.
I gritted my teeth as my feet came within meters of the vat. Damn. I have to think of something, fast!

Fuck it, fuck the rules, Dan grab onto my back quick, Eamonn told him.

Fuck it, fuck the rules, Dan grab onto my back quick, Eamonn told him.
What...Eamonn, we'll be caught in an opening! I cried out. But I could feel the dark energies of the vat, sloshing around in anticipation of the boy who's about to fall in. I don't think I have a choice...

Suddenly, Lord Nosferatu forced me to the very edge of the vat, and a pebble fell in and disintergrated on contact. Crap, barely enough time to apparate if I fell in! Looks like I really don't have a choice...

Once Daniel held onto his shoulders, Eamonn morphed into dragon form and lifted up over the vat. He gave Lord Nosferatu a full blast of flames to try and push him away and give Daniel the room to get back down on the ground. The young Jedi didn't care if the others had seen him morph, he'd had no choice otherwise they'd have both fallen into the vat.

Harry and Voldemort were momentarily surprised by the kid-turned-dragon, but thinking he's an Animagus, turned back to dueling. Harry managed to score a hit with Impedimentia but was thrown back by a Reductor curse. He managed to dodge yet another Killing curse, but he had an injured arm from hitting the sharp rock. There isn't a lot more he could do at this point but continue to stall Voldemort or hit him with a curse.

Nosferatu, on the other hand, was furious as he shielded himself from the flames, and threw Force Lightning at Eamonn, while I took the opportunity to get back to the ground. Nosferatu then attacked me again, but this time, I was ready for him as I apparated behind him, and struck for his back. Caught off-guard, the vampire blocked my blow, and we locked blades. He then tried to get close enough to bite me with those fangs, but I wouldn't let him, and broke the lock to force him off-balance. I jumped over a sweep to the legs, and then finally connected, slashing an eye and permanently damaging it.

"Arrrggh!" The vampire cried out and drew back, clutching his eye.

This is it... I thought, and went for the killing blow through the neck. Contact! The vampire's blade connected a bit too slow, and my lightsaber decapitated the vampire. I jumped back as he blew apart in a shower of darkside energy. All that was left of him was a pile of dust...

Eamonn morphed back into his human form and jumped back down in front of Daniel. "Good job," he said. "That was way too close."

"Yeah." I said. I pulled out my wand, ready to aid Harry against Voldemort when Professor Dumbledore, Remus Lupin and the others entered.

Voldemort realized he was outnumbered, and before everyone could Stun or curse him, he apparated away, leaving us to our own devices.

"He's escaped." Remus growled. "Are you all right, Harry?"

"Y-yeah, I am." He said a little shakily. Then the cavern started rumbling, now that the evil holding it together was gone.

"It's going to cave in! Let's go." Dumbledore ordered. We didn't have to hear it twice, as we ran for it, TKing or shielding against the falling rocks.

Eamonn ran for it as fast as he could. He periodically looked over his shoulder to make sure no one was being left behind.

Eamonn ran for it as fast as he could. He periodically looked over his shoulder to make sure no one was being left behind.
We all managed to reach outside before the dungeon collapsed and the twins bowled me over in their gratitude as medics went to check us out.

"Hey...kids...choking...me!" I gasped, as they hugged me tight.

"Thanks Danny!" Michelle cried.

"Good job, cuz!" Mark yelled.

"Not a problem! Mission accomplished." I grinned amid the newsies, both wizards and muggles. Then they went over to Professor Dumbledore, shouting questions at him.

The old man then raised his arms to settle the crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen, it is to my pleasure to tell you that indeed, the Dark Lords have been defeated. Voldemort has fled to places unknown, and their followers are scattered or defeated. Without the help of young Mr. Masaki, Mr. Jarlath, Mr. Potter and all other students and adults, we surely would not have achieved such a victory against the forces of darkness."

Shouts began again, mostly about what will happen next concerning wizards and muggles in the world.

"Let me assure you that the Ministries of Magic around the world will continue to work with the heads of state and government to smoothly integrate muggle and wizard society together. Of course, there will be bumps along the way, but with all of us working together, we could overcome those bumps. Let me also be the first to say to all that the International Confederation of Wizards have voted to revoke the International Statutes of Wizard Secrecy that has kept our two societies separated for over 500 years, the first step to better the integration process. We have much to learn from each other, and I will continue to speak with the media as we go on. In the meantime, any further questions or comments can be mailed or owled to the Ministry of Magic in Britain..."

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Later on, the junior members of the Order of the Phoenix, collectively known as Dumbledore's Army, or just the DA, met up later at #12 Grimmaulds Place for a celebration of victory over Voldemort, the Death Eaters, and more importantly, the Slytherins.

"Boy, it's even better than the House Cup!" Ron grinned. "Order of Merlin, First Class for the DA, and McGonagall said that there would be a 200 point headstart for Gryffindor when we get back to Hogwarts! Blimey, who knew we would be such celebrities in all of Britain?"

I laughed, slapping Ron's back. "Well, it's something that you'd have to get used to. Also it's a good way to meet cute girls."

"What? Uh...I..." I chuckled as Ron's face turned as red as his hair.

"Honestly, boys, get your heads out of that gutter!" Hermione managed to overhear and shook her head.

"What?" I asked innocently, but a wand in my face shut me up. "Yes, ma'am."

Butterbeer was passed around, as well as pastries of every type and flavor. Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans and chocolate frogs were devoured (and spat up) by the boxload, and Harry was rumored to be Head Boy when the time comes. It was a fun, fun time at the place formerly known as Sirius' home.

But the main guest of honor wasn't quite around, despite the DA's obliviousness. I had an inkling where he went, and decided to try the roof.

"Hey." I said, as I apparated up there.

Harry started, but calmed down. "Hey. I still can't get over your ability to apparate at what, 14? and without a license too."

"Yeah. It's a family thing." I smiled. Then I looked out at the Milky Way. "The stars are amazing tonight."

"Yeah. Good thing magic takes care of most of the glare from the city."

I nodded. "So what are you doing up here when there's a party down there?"

"Thinking." Harry replied simply.

"Oh." I said, and sat with him as a cool evening breeze ruffled the nearby trees. For a long time, us two heroes, so similar in many ways and yet so different, just stared at the sky, watching planes and comets cross the dark blue expanse...

Eamonn decided to keep himself to himself, he had alot of thinking to do. He found himself a quiet area to go and sit down. Closing his eyes, he began wishing he was elsewher, but soon his mistake came back to haunt him. If only he hadn't morphed in front of Daniel then Elrohir would be fine. Well as fine as he was before Daniels selfish rant at him. Eamonn sighed and rolled his head back, he still needed time to himself.