Alchemy: No excuses. Just lazy. Sorry. Enjoy. Wasn't betaed. (Is that even a word? o.O ) Don't shoot me. Oh, yes. I'm hoping to start a side story fic to this, with chapters such as the Quidditch game and all that didn't seem to fit in the plot line. Tell me what you think in your reviews please.

Disclaimer: Don't own.

1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890

The Christmas holidays seemed to have passed by in the blink of an eye. Since the incident with the feather earlier that winter, everything's been calm, although a few fights have broken out around the school. But, that's not unusual at Hogwarts.

New Years had been a fun celebration. Firewhisky, which had been obtained by James and Remus through the use of the Invisibility Cloak and the Marauder's Map, had been given to everyone and the few occupants of the Gryffindor House got wasted. Although they had wanted to invite the foreigners, Maaya was against it, saying they needed time for the Gryffinors to party by themselves. Of course, kisses went around when midnight came.

Who knew Lily would ever become drunk enough to actually kiss James? Luckily, Maaya didn't have her camera and everyone was way too drunk to remember. Except for Sirius who seems to be able to remember everything that happens when he's drunk, even if he doesn't know it at the time.

Evidence has also been found that stated that Maaya and Sirius might have kissed as well. Maaya swears she never kissed the beater.

Everyone had come back from the holidays feeling refreshed, and the Gryffindors and friends ('cept Kurogane) enthusiastically greeted Wormtail as he got off the train. It was at this time when Fai inquired to what the creatures pulling the Hogwarts carriages were.

-Flashback-

"Maaya," Fai said, looking over at the female beater. "You mentioned you could see these creatures before. It sounds like not everyone can see them."

Maaya looked over at the mage with a small smile. "Yeah, you'd be right by sayin' that."

"So, what are those creatures, and how come some can see them while others can't?"

Maaya climbed into a carriage with Fai, Kurogane, Sirius, Syaoran and Sakura. "Well, it's a long story, but to sum it all up, you can only see them if you've see death. You know, like if someone's died in front of you or something like that…"

The girl paused, sticking her head out the window of the carriage, looking to see if Jeanne, Remus or Lily were nearby. With a grin, she noticed they weren't within hearing range and climbed back in, the grin fading.

"And as for what they're called….Don't tell Remus, Lily or Jeanne I said this, but I forget," she stated with a sheepish grin, rubbing the back of her neck.

Sakura looked over at Maaya. "Oh! That must be horrible!"

Syaoran looked at the usually cheerful girl. "Do you mind if I asked who died?"

"Nah, go ahead an' ask," Maaya said with a smile. She sank back in her seat slightly, not really noticing when Sirius looked over at her. He had never known who Maaya had seen die and none of his friends had ever asked her that question before. "I just don't have to tell you."

She laughed. "Kidding." Pausing for a few moments, she stuck her head out the window, watching as Hogwarts appeared in the distance. It looked like she might have enough time to tell her tale.

"Ya just got to promise not to tell anyone," she stated, leaning forward. At their nods, she let her elbows rest on her knees and her chin rest on her hands. Her eyes seemed to glaze over as she recalled the memory.

"It was one of my best friends. The house caught on fire and we were all on the second floor. I watched as my friend, Ami was her name, inhaled too much of the smoke and started to choke. My mother threw me with the coughing Ami I her arms, out the window, quickly jumpin' out after us. I was the one who took the force of the fall, and despite some of my bones bein' broken. I was trying to help Ami."

The girl laughed, though it was a slightly bitter laugh. "Seems like I got the short end of the stick. The fire department came too late to save her, and I was holding her in my arms, trying to stop the girl from coughing. I came out of the ordeal with just a bunch of broken bones."

She smiled, waving it off as she sat up and turned so she could lean against the side of the carriage. "But, not like I care. That happened way to long ago. My dad's been raising me with my cousin's bro, so it's not all bad. Mommy's moved in with my grandparents and all's well. I want no sympathy from any of you, ya hear? If you do, you'll just have to find out why Sirius here fear me so much."

-End Flashback-

And of course, you can't forget the first day of classes after the holiday.

-Flasback Times 2-

Remus, Lily, Peter, Alice, and Jeanne sighed, looking at the Gryffindor Common Room. It looked like the Quidditch Team (Except Syaoran who went back to his own Common Room) and Frank had fallen asleep the night before. James had wanted to get a head start on this part of the Quiudditch Season and said that Gryffindor needed to be good when playing in rain, sleet, hail and snow. So, of course, the black haired Chaser had persuaded Andrew to assign Quidditch Practice the first night back.

Amber had taken the couch, laying out long as if she were just lounging on it, her eyes closed. Arthur was sleeping in the small plush chair next to the fire, half asleep and half awake. Frank had weirdly enough fallen asleep in a wooden chair over at the card table in the corner.

Andrew took the only other chair by the fire and was curled up like a cat on the plush, a content smile on his face as he held his broom close. James lay sprawled out on the floor, snoring loudly.

Finally, Sirius and Maaya were sleeping on the love seat. One of Sirius's arms was resting snuggly around the girl's waist and the other rested on the armrest. His head was resting atop Maaya's which was on the male beater's shoulder. Her arms were around Sirius's neck, though one seemed to have fallen during the nigh as it now rested on the black haired teen's chest.

Jeanne smirked, telling the few not to move as she went to get something. The girl came back down Maaya's camera and took a few pictures, though they were mostly of Maaya and Sirius before she ran back up the stairs and hid the camera.

"Ok," Jeanne said calmly, stopping at the bottom of the stairs. "Now, we can get them up."

Alice laughed softly as she went around and started to wake the sleeping members of the Quidditch Team and Frank up. Most of the members woke up without a problem, however, three people were refusing to get up and go back to classes.

Maaya, Sirius and James were still sleeping soundly, even after both Remus and Lily summoned giant gongs that went off above the group and they didn't so much as move. Remus sighed, shaking his head. "What should we try now?"

Jeanne smiled. "I'll get Maaya up in no time if this works," she said, walking over to the black haired teen. She whispered something in her friend's ear that caused the girl to get up in a heartbeat.

"Jeanne! You mean he actually wants ta go out with me?" the girl exclaimed, now wide awake. Jeanne shook with silent laughter and shook her head.

"Sorry. You wouldn't get up," Jeanne said in defense, backing away from the angry beater. Maaya was struggling to get up and tackle her friend, but was stopped by Sirius's arm around her waist. She blushed as Sirius's grip became a bit tighter and the teen mumbled something in his sleep.

Maaya squeaked. "A little help here?" she asked, but no one moved to help. The girl started to kick and wiggle, trying to get free, but all she accomplished was falling to the ground in an un dignified heap on top of James who awoke as soon as Maaya and Sirius fell on top of him.

Of course, at this time, everyone in the room, even the Quidditch team, were on the floor, rolling with laugher. In fact, Remus was starting to turn red, along with Alice.

"Maaya, Sirius, get the bloody hell off me!" James exclaimed, trying to push the couple off of him. The result was that Maaya fell into an even more uncomfortable position and Sirius's grip on her waist tightened a bit more.

"I can't!" Maaya replied, turning her head to look at James. She briefly motioned her head towards Sirius who mumbled something incoherent in his sleep.

James groaned, turning to Remus and Peter. Moony, you and Wormtail go down to the kitchens and get something that smells really good from the Hourse elves while we try to get this bloody idiot to wake up.

The two boys nodded, quickly leaving the room. James turned to the few left in the room. "And the rest of you…We could use a little help here. Sirius sure isn't the lightest person."

"I resent that," Sirius mumbled in his sleep, snuggling closer towards the two who were squashed under him. "I'm not fat."

By this time, Alice looked like she was turning almost blue from the lack of air. She couldn't get a deep breath because of the laughing.

Maaya growled softly. "I feel like I'm in the middle of a Marauder Sandwich," she commented, sending Jeanne into another fit of laughter. "This isn't funny!"

Of course, fifteen minutes later, Moony and Wormtail reappeared with a try of food that caused Padfoot to wake up almost instantly. The prankster gobbled down the food in less than a second, leaving Alice and Frank to stare at him through their laughter.

Sirius blinked. "What's going on? Mate, why're you on the floor with Maya on top of you, and why does everyone in here look like they're ready to die of laughter at any given second."

James and Maaya quickly climbed off each other, both growling. "Sirius, you better start running," they chorused through clenched teeth.

Sirius gave a squeak and his eyes widened a bit as Maaya summoned her trustworthy newspaper as the male beater ran out of the room as fast as he could.

-End Flashback Times 2-

And where classes went on, practical jokes were soon to follow.

-Flashback Number 3-

Peter walked through the quiet hallways of Hogwarts, talking with Syaoran and Sakura. Fai and Kurogane walked along behind them while James, Sirius, Jeanne and Remus strolled along in front of the group. The corridors seemed to be dark, the torches hanging next to the wall casting an eerie light over the stone.

"Dinner was wonderful, don't you agree?" Peter asked, looking over at Sakura. The princess nodded.

"Yes. I do wonder how we get all that food…" the girl replied with a soft yawn.

James looked back over his shoulder. "The House Elves in the kitchen prepare all the food for the meals at Hogwarts," he told the girl.

Sakura nodded, her pace slowing a bit as she continued to walk. She was starting to get tired, afterall, the Christmas Break had just ended and her first day back in classes took a lot out of her. Syaoran also slowed his pace somewhat to follow along next to the princess, just looking around the corridor.

A noise could be heard up ahead. It was a slight movement, but it seemed to bounce off the walls, causing the sound to echo.

"What was that?" Peter asked, looking around.

Sirius shrugged. "Probably just someone walking farther ahead."

"Mmm," Jeanne nodded, looking ahead as they walked.

-Meanwhile-

Maaya stood perfectly still as she hid inside a suite of armor. This was going to be priceless. She had already informed Jeanne, Remus, and the four travelers of her plan. The girl silently snickered, watching the group from the corner of her eye. She could hear them approaching.

"This is going to work…" she whispered softly, careful not to speak to loud. The girl moved slightly, causing the armor to make a soft sound. She stopped, not daring to move another muscle. If this all went down hill now…

She smirked, watching as the group came closer. Just another foot or so…Yes!

The girl pounced, the suit of armor slowing her movements as she jumped out. Jeanne and Remus calmly moved away from Sirius, James and Peter who all looked a little worse for the wear. Sirius and James had wide eyes and Peter jumped, his eyes looking as if they were going to explode in a few more seconds.

Kurogane had an eyebrow lifted as he watched the spectacle before him and Fai was smiling. Sakura yawned, but had jumped slightly when Maaya had jumped from her position. Syaoran was standing next to the princess, watching Maaya closely.

Maaya laughed, pulling the helmet off. She quickly took off the armor with a wave of her wand and the armor was now standing back in it's place.

"You should have seen your faces!" the girl exclaimed through laughs.

"Maaya!" James and Sirius chorused, both angry.

"Uh…Bye guys!" Maaya said hurriedly, dashing down the hallway.

James and Sirius took off after the girl who was laughing maniacally, yelling at her the whole time.

-3 kcabhsalF-

Of course, that was some of the normal occurrences here at Hogwarts.

Now, it was a few days before February 14th, or as Maaya has so kindly dubbed it, "The Most Evil Day That Was Ever Invented Because Of All The Stupid Girls Giving Gifts To The Guys They Liked Day." (The girl would never admit that she actually took part in giving anything to the guy she likes on this day although Jeanne says otherwise.)

Fai and Kurogane strode down the hall, talking quietly to one another. A letter was held loosely in the mage's right hand while the left one swayed as he walked.

"Kuro-muffin," Fai said, looking at the ninja who glared at the nickname. Kurogane still hated them, even though he should've been used to them by now. "Do you wonder what's so important that Professor Flitwick had to send us out of classes for?"

"No, not really," the black haired ninja replied, his hands behind his head. Black robes swished as he walked forward, Fai's footsteps lightly echoing through the corridor. "Don't go opening the letter."

"Awww….But Kuro-muu!" Fai pouted, crossing his arms over his chest as he walked. The Ravenclaw patch on his robes could barely been seen because of the position of his arms. "I really want to know why we're being sent to Professor Slughorn."

It took another few minutes of endless pestering before Kurogane sighed, shaking his head. "Fine. Open it. I really don't care. It's your head if you get caught."

Fai nodded with a grin, carefully opening the letter. His eyes widened slightly and his mouth was open in the shape of an "o". "That's freakishly weird," hr mage commented, sealing the letter back exactly as it was before being opened.

"What is?" Kurogane asked.

"Valentine's Day. The letter was sent to Professor Flitwick by Professor McGonagall and in currently being sent to Professor Slughorn. Something to do with Valentine's Day, love potions and some other charms and potions," Fai said with a shrug. "Seems like some of the girls are trying to slip love potions and the such into their crush's glass to make the guy fall in love with them."

The ninja grunted and Fai stopped abruptly.

"We're here," he announced, knocking on the door.

The Adventures of The Fellowship Through Time

Sakura smiled, chopping the ingredients of the potion. She hummed a very soft tune to herself, smiling as she added some of the herbs into the bubbling cauldron. Syaoran was stirring the concoction, telling Sakura to add in some of the ingredients as he completed his work.

The boy nodded as Sakura added two newt's tails into the concoction, the girl holding on to three more to add after twenty counter-clockwise stirs.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

"Come in," Professor Slughorn announced from the back of the room. He looked up to see Kurogane and Fai walking into he classroom, the latter holding a piece of parchment I his hands. "Mr. Flowright, Mr. Kurogane, what is it you need?"

Sakura looked up upon hearing her friends' names. She smiled seeing them and went to wave, dropping the extra tails into the potion. The lavender liquid exploded, the potion flying out from the caldron.

Remus, James, Sirius, Alice, Lily, Peter and Jeanne jumped away from the group as a purple mist filled the classroom, making it hard to see. Maaya jumped over the back of her chair, trying to get to her friends. She swatted at the mist, trying to be able to see a bit more clearly, but it didn't work.

"This is bad…" she muttered softly, frowning, standing at the edge of Sakura and Syaoran's desk.

Slughorn was trying to get the panicked class back under control. He waved his wand, muttering a spell and the mist disappeared, leaving Maaya standing next to two empty seats and an empty doorway.

"Sakura! Syaoran! Fai! Kurogane!"

They were gone.

1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890

Alchemy: Yeah. Done. That's the best I'm doing on such short notice. And I hope not to keep you waiting as long for the next chapter. I actually want to write that one. XD So, please review!