Re: First Task!

by **Selena Snape** Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:10 pm

Selena had to hide her sigh when the older wizard huged her back. He always seemed so reluctant to show or accept physical affection, although he clearly needed it. She was happy though, that he hadn't pushed her away till now and Selena took that as a good sign.

She had heard rumours in the past days, of death eater meetings and the likes and many even thought that's where Severus and his friends went to when they left the castle. Selena wasn't stupid, not by far and she knew that the kind of people Severus hang out with were all deeply involved with the dark arts. Still, she knew that Severus didn't look down upon muggleborns like they did, otherwise she wouldn't even bother to befriend him.

Letting his answer go for now, she decided that their friendship wasn't yet strong enough to discuss such topics and instead turned back to the scene in front of them, happy that Severus at least was back here with her again. "Yes, Luna is a Hufflepuff and she had to fight an acromantula. It was quite dangerous, but I think she will be alright."

by **Severus Snape** Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:33 pm

Severus leaned back in his seat and watched the turnament unfold in front of his eyes. Beside himself, he couldn't help but feel impressed with the champions' skills.
He turned his head slightly to Selena "Who do you think will win?" he asked her, with a slight smirk. If he was already here then he could enjoy himself.

by **Cian Dawson** Sat Jul 20, 2013 1:53 am

As Cian dove into the water, he felt the spell he cast begin working. He had given himself fish-like features that would allow him to breathe underwater for as long as he remained below the surface. As soon as he surfaced, the spell would end and he would be back to normal. Cian took a few moments to allow himself to adjust to not just the ability to breathe underwater, but to the darker environment of the Black Lake. When Cian had adjusted as best as he could in such a short time, he looked around for the mermaid who had agreed to show him to the item. He spotted her several feet in front of him, waiting. When he swam towards her, she took off in a shallow dive, and Cian followed.

For several minutes, the mermaid guided Cian further and further into the depths of the lake. Then she stopped and looked at him, her yellow eyes bright and full of warning. "I can take you no further. What you seek is in that direction. You will find it on a black rock worn smooth from years of water moving across it. It is guarded by one of my own. Be cautious. I will wait for you here to take you back when you find what you seek," she said and allowed Cian to continue on his own. Only a few feet in, Cian saw the stone of which the mermaid spoke. He smiled his crooked smile and searched for the one who he was warned was guarding the treasure. The other mermaid was no where in sight, so Cian dove for the item. When he reached the stone, he reached out and picked it up: a gold and black bracelet. Cian tucked it in the pocket of his swimming shorts and turned to head back.

Cian froze. In front of him was a large male mermaid with his trident pointed at Cian. "Wizard, where are you going with that treasure?" the mermaid asked firmly. "I seek this treasure for the Tri-Wizard Tournament. I was sent to retrieve this to bring back to the surface as completion of this task," Cian answered. The mermaid smiled wickedly and answered, "I think not. You sought it, but said nothing of taking it," With that, the mermaid lunged forward, and at the same time Cian pulled his wand and aimed at the mermaid. "STUPIFY!" Cian cast at the same time the mermaid's trident found its mark in his shoulder and into his chest up past the barbs of each point. Cian's spell found it's mark, stunning the mermaid full in the chest. He replaced his wand and, against what he wanted most to do and knew he should do, grasped the trident and pulled it out in one swift tug. Several words came to mind for Cian, none of which he said as he saw the water around him begin to tint red as he bled heavily from the three deep wounds.

Quickly, Cian swam back to the waiting mermaid whose face fell at seeing the injured wizard who had sung for her. She linked her arm with his and aided him in getting back to the dock. Ages seemed to pass before Cian saw the dock and stopped the mermaid. "Thank you," he said and smiled at the creature. "And thank you for the gift of song. Heal quickly that you may return and sing more for me," she answered him before kissing him on the cheek and swimming into the darkness of the lake.

Cian surfaced, the spell ending, and gasped for air. Weakly, he pulled himself onto the dock and staggered to his podium, blood saturating his shirt and running in a steady stream down his right arm. At reaching the podium, Cian took his starting position and removed the bracelet from his pocket, holding it up for everyone watching to see. "Our second champion has completed his task! Congratulations on your retrieval of your item, Mr. Dawson. You advance to the next task!" Cian was sure there was applause, but he didn't hear it. The world was beginning to spin violently and fade in and out of blackness. Cian stepped from the podium and sat heavily, his blood pooling around him. Quickly, the medics rushed to him and helped him to the champion tent where they set to work mending what they could of Cian's wounds....

by **Marvolo Gaunt** Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:06 am

Marvolo had stood on the scrappling that made up the seats and watched everything play out, she was tense as the wind picked up wipping her cloak around her she watched in horror as Luna fell to the ground, wasting not a moment she ran down the edge and jumped out of the enclosure and headed to the medical ten.

Pushing her way inside she said "Wheres Luna!?" A healer jumped at her commanding voice "M....miss Gaunt" he stuttered and she recognized the snivvling piece of shit from the meetings with her uncle "What is wrong with her" she hissed approaching the bed and looking at her friend "I..it appearss M.mmiss G..g.." "OUT WITH IT" "Shesufferedaninjurtoherbackandand" "And?" "And she is rallying" she looked up at the calm voice of a female healer from Saint Mungos working her glowing magic over luna's back.

Marvolo nodded and moved to Luna's head holding her hand "Such dangerous tasks these years....what is the minister thinking...there now she will waken" the healer bandaged Luna's torso and Marvolo helped clothe her in a button down shirt and slip a robe over her for warmth. Sitting on the cot she waited for her to wake so they could return to the tournament.

by **Dellen Lestrange** Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:09 am

The Deputy headmistress watched from the stands as the students fought there opponents she nodded with approval as one of her own emerged first quickly followed by a boy from wolfclaw.

Walking down to the podium she waited for the others before making announcements and checking scores.

by Guest Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:17 am

Morgan watched as Cian's trial with the mermaid unfolded. She heard gasps, including her own, when he was stabbed with the trident and then when he yanked it out. She put a hand to the location on Cian where the horrid wounds would be on him as she watched the water around him turn red. "Come on, Cian.... Come on, Cian...." she whispered as he began his trip back. Morgan noticed he appeared to grow weaker and weaker as he approached the dock. There was a tender moment that made her smile, though, when the mermaid kissed him before taking her leave.

Just like with Luna, Cian made his way to the podium and stood showing the bracelet he had retrieved. At the announcer's words, Morgan clapped for him. She was happy that so far all the champions had finished their tasks. When Cian suddenly sat, Morgan finally saw the extent of his injuries. She sucked in a breath as she watched the area around him redden as he continued to bleed heavily. Thankfully the medics took him to the tent as they had with Luna. That makes two... Please, Sirius, be careful.... she thought as the reality of what could happen to the others sunk in after seeing two come out with horrid injuries. Morgan reached up behind her and took Rabastan's hand, squeezing it tight.

by **Kestrel Olander** Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:25 am

Our Final Champion from the noble house of Aranae, Kestral Orlander. Kestral must enter the forbidden forest and battle a centaur to retrieve a item, remember Centaurs are not easily defeated so good luck Kestrel, come back in one piece!

Kestrel walked through the forbidden forest, moving silently as possible trying to even avoid the fallen leaves as to not make a sound. She grimaced of the announcer's words "Come back in one piece" she murmured without thinking.

A sharp twang cut the air and barely looking up in time she dodged an arrow as it sliced into her arm. Hissing in pain she covered the wound with her hand as blood trickled out. The sound of pounding hooves filled her ears as the Centaur made his way into the clearing "Champion" he rumbled "So they send a girl to fight me...your death shall be swift"

Another arrow sailed in her direction and she fell on her back to avoid it hitting a rock "Can we fight like human beings!?" she snapped

"Ah child I am not human so why must I ffight like one"

The sound of metal on metal rang through the clearing as the centaur drew his blade and charged, raising her wand as she got to her feet she fired a knock back spell that hit him square in the chest. The centaur flew back with a loud oof but managed to get his ground quickly.

Galloping at her she ran from him as she conjured a wind spell and sent the small jetstream in his direction, the beast dodged and continued his assent as she made her way into the forest.

Thinking quickly she used the incendio spell and set fire to the trees then using the knock back jinx she sent the trees falling in his way, the beast dodged the trees as they fell but did not manage to keep his items from being burnt. With a roar he made to jump over a tree when his bag fell.

Setting more trees on fire she ran and jumped over a fallen tree, diving for the bag that fell from the centaur she gtrabbed it and used another jinx to send a tree falling.

Climbing under the burning trees she scrambled to her feet and ran from the clearing the sound of hooves kept up as she burnt her way out of the forest then with one last spell she trapped him and broke free from the forest.

Running across the lawn she jumped onto the podium then sank to her knees as she took in a deep breath, covered in soot she held the bag to her chest as the announcers voice filled her ears.

Our third champion to emerge is Kestrel Olander!

She smiled up at the sky hoping her house mates saw she was alright, as aurors rushed to put out the fires.

by **Luna Valkyrie** Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:27 am

Luna gets healed and she opens her eyes, smirking at Marvolo. ''I always seem to be getting hurt. Thanks Marvolo..Can i get back to the podium now?'' She asks with a smile, her hand still clutching the pocket watch. The nurses nod and she hugs Marvolo tightly. ''See ya after okay?'' She says with a grin and she walks to Cian. ''Well done my friend...I knew you'd do well. Heal quickly.'' She kisses his forehead and walks outside to the podium. She goes to her knees next to Kestrel and smiles. ''Well done!'' She hugs the girl and smiles at her before looking at her deputy headmistress with a grin, proud that she got through. She looked at Sirius' cloud and bit her bottom lip. Worry filled her and she just watched. He's gonna be alright...He has to be... She thinks to herself and couldn't tear her eyes away from the cloud.

by **Cian Dawson** Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:49 am

Cian knew he was in the champion's tent, even if he couldn't see it. If it hadn't been for the medics help, he wouldn't have reached the tent at all. Half way there, Cian all but passed out due to blood loss and shock. When his vision returned, he was laying on his cot in his section of the tent. "Mr. Dawson? Can you hear me?" one of the medics asked. Cian nodded, he could see her, too, but a nod seemed enough of a response at the moment. "We have done all we can do, but you're going to have to take it easy for a while. Taking that trident out on your own wasn't the best move and is what caused most of your damage, but, under the circumstances, you made a good call. We need you to sit up slowly," Cian smiled and closed his eyes as he listened to the medic's words. He knew what he had done wasn't the best call. But, he had prepared himself for it. It was all part of his plan. Just before sitting up, he saw Luna come over to him. His chocolate eyes smiled as she spoke and congratulated him. She kissed him gently on the forehead before heading back out to her podium.

Cian sat up slowly and hung his legs over the side of the cot. His head ached slightly, but it soon passed. Gently, the medicas placed his right arm in a white cloth sling. "Listen carefully, Mr. Dawson. Keep this arm in its sling for a good week. It's important that you take time to rest. Now, if you feel up to it, you may return to your podium," the medic instructed. She helped Cian to his feet and gave his left shoulder a squeeze as he said, "Thank you. Hopefully, the next task won't require us to have to meet." The medic smiled and nodded, as Cian made his way make to his podium.

He joined Luna and Kestrel, sitting on his podium. "Well done, Kestrel, Luna," he said reaching out his good hand to shake both their hands. "Luna, you were brilliant..." he whispered to her and gave her a wink. Cian then turned his attention to the remaining cloud. Although there were some hard feelings between him and Sirius, Cian still hoped he would come out alright. "Come on, Sirius..." he murmured.

by **Jocelyn Immorta** Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:14 pm

Jocelyn had been sitting on the urge of her seat the whole time, Luna came out okay but collapsed. Jocelyn held her breath but when the saw Luna again she was very relieved. Now Cian came and he was in a really bad shape. Jocelyn couldn't watch this horrible game anymore, she looked around her at the audience when she saw Cian came up to the podium and she could breath again because he was alive, both of her friends were alive.

by Guest Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:49 pm

Sirius gazed down on his fellow champion, Cian, as he stepped out of the water. Sirius's mind shifted to what the heck he was gonna do, once that dragon appeared. He wasn't just gonna jump at it. He sighed loudly, suddenly hearing, Our third champion to emerge is Kestrel Olander! Sirius snapped out of his thoughts, quickly looking around. Just where the devil was that big creature? How could something so big hide so well? Sirius's question would indeed be answered soon enough.

A bubbling sound was heard, as Sirius looked over at the lake. "What in the..." He asked, in a loud tone. A wave of water was brought up, and throw towards Sirius. He had no time to react, as he looked in awe. The wave hit his body, as his mind became dazzled. As he was able to open his eyes, he was underwater, and couldn't see anything. The Black Lake had dark waters, but now, it was even darker. Sirius still had his wand. His grip had yet to be loosened. It seemed the wave hit hard, but not hard enough to break his will. He moved his arm, as the wand was pointing at the outside of the lake. "Ascendio" He said, through the bubbles.

His body was propelled out of the water, and hit the shore. He crawled a tad, collapsing. "Damn...that was a bit harder on me than I thought." Sirius laid on his back, as something huge rapidly passed over him. He sat up, looking to his sides, wondering what that had been. Which was when a thought occurred him. Where's the dragon? He heard a loud roar, and looked above him. A colossal fire ball was directed at him, as Sirius got up, and ran. The fire ball hit the ground, and the knock back was big enough to send Sirius flying frontwards. He hit face first on the floor, trying to shrug of the pain.

The Dragon seemed to be laughing, as it spread its wings on in the air. Gotta get that. The Dragon, Astarot was his name, threw a continous beam of fire down, as Sirius flicked his wand. He summoned a jet of water, that fought against the approaching fire. Good thing Astarot wasn't too close. That would've destroyed Sirius's chances of not only winning, but living. Soon enough, Astarot changed gears, as the rest of the jet of water fell on Sirius. The dragon swiftly moved down, gathering a lot of speed. Sirius couldn't even see it, and could just hear the wind be cut through by something enormous.

As he opened his eyes, a huge paw glued him to the ground. As it did, Sirius felt his back crack, and his head hit the ground harder than what he expected. The dragon's smirk was disgusting, as it thought Sirius was an easy prey. It bowed his head, looking to fry Sirius with its legendary flame, which was when Sirius struck. He freed his arm, pulling his wand from underneath the beast's ghastly hand, and pointed it at the creature's eyes. "Conjuctivitis!!!" He yelled, as the spell made its way to the dragon's also titanic face. It hit him where Sirius wanted it, and it tried to back off. Its eyes were closed shut, and he was as blind as a mole.

Sirius took the rest of his body from under the, now stuck, dragon's paw, and held his wand up. Astarot tried to break free of his paw's imprisonment. "You like fire asshole?" Sirius questioned with a smirk. As he was about to act, Astarot spread his wings again. He wanted to break free simply by flying away, but Sirius needed his paw stuck on the ground. Sirius moved to the dragon's side, and lifted up his wand, pointing it at the beast's wing. "Incendio Tria." Sirius said, twisting his wand several times. Hellish blasts of fire came out of Sirius's wand, as the creature groaned in pain. Its wing lost its resistance and fell down.

The other one still tried to help Astarot break free, but Sirius wasn't gonna let that happen. As the dragon's damaged wing fell down, Sirius used it as a way to get on its back. He moved his wand up and down, and shouted, "Diffindo!" Astarot's wing suffered a cut, nearly splitting it in half. Sirius repeated the move, several more times, being able to make the creature finally lay his other wing down. Before departing however, he was hurting this dragon.

He turned to it with a devilish smirk, and pointed his wand at the dragon's neck. "Incarcerous." He yelled the enchantment. The dragon's throat was then pulled in tighter, as Sirius slowly climbed up his neck. He was slowly suffocating it. And Sirius was enjoying it. He got in front of Astarot's already damaged eyes, and pointed his wand at it yet again. "Bombarda Maxima." He said. The explosion threw him onto the floor, and made the dragon move its head.

Sirius hit the ground with his chest, nearly falling unconscious. He put a hand in his head, and quickly saw that there was more than just a little bit of blood. That fall had been worst than what he thought it would be. His shirt was completely torn apart, demonstrating his special mark, along with tons of open wounds. He had a bad cut in his head, making blood cover his eye. But he still had one working properly. And that was enough to make him keep going.

As he looked at Astarot, the dragon was still moving. Not nearly as much, but still not completely rested. Sirius moved around it, and gazed at the lake. He still had to get his item. As he was about to dive in, the beast's tail threw him in, with a violent push. Sirius flew several feet, before landing on the water. His body slowly sunk down. As he hit the floor, he opened his eyes again, looking around. Perfect, he was in the middle of the lake, and he didn't have much hair. Thankfully, he had landed where he needed to land. On his left, was a small chest, with the letter S on it. Mine? He though. He grabbed it, and sat up, as his air was slowly leaving. He kicked of the ground, with the chest in his armpit, and the wand on his other hand, swimming as fast as he could.

He was able to reach the end, and put the chest in the shore. Dragging himself up again. The dragon was still flickering, as Sirius was able to cast one last spell. The diffindo flew to the dragon's neck, and it cut the rope asphyxiating the animal. Astarot rested his head on the floor, out of tiredness, as Sirius got up, finally sheathing his wand. He grabbed the chest and climbed up into the podium, as the announcer noticed he was there. Ladies and gentleman, the last champion has emerged victorious of his task. Sirius Black has beaten the dragon!

As soon as the announcer went quiet, Sirius collapsed onto the floor. The chest went with him, and it opened. It let a rose slid down, hitting Sirius's face. He had to rest. He just couldn't do anything else. The doctors soon arrived. They placed the rose on his hair, showing of his glory, as they carried him to the safety of the champion's tent. In his unconsciousness, Sirius was able to kick out one thought. What a ride!

by **Marvolo Gaunt** Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:03 am

Marvolo stood at the door of the med tent watching the clouds for Sirius' task, her eyes widened as he battled the dragon, her hands clasped she rang them her body full of nerves.

As he hit the ground her hands flew to her mouth and she resisted the urge to cry out, knowing that members of her uncles congregation were just inside the tent she couldnt show to much..she had to remain stoic.

All resolve broke as she watched him go unconcious, as the healers carried him towards the tent she ran to meet them "Is he...?" she said biting her lip to fight the tears at the mere thought "he's fine miss...bad concussion we think we need to look him over" nodding she held the door to the tent open and followed them inside where they set him on a cot.

As they began to work on his wounds she placed his token on the table by his bed, when they finally cleared she sat on the edge of the cot and held his hand, lines of worry creasing her face.

by Guest Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:11 am

Morgan watched with bated breath as Sirius competed against his dragon. She bit her lip and fought back tears that threatened to fall as she watched him be beaten again and again by the dragon. Morgan held onto Rabastan's hand tightly, but then released it. She moved it to the 'Sirius' badge inside her cloak and held it. When he emerged with his item, she relaxed slightly. Thank, Merlin.... she thought to herself. Morgan thought that everything would be fine, but then she noticed the amount of red that wasn't Sirius' clothes all over his body and her face fell. It took all she had to keep her emotions in check, and when he collapsed, she lost that control. Morgan got up and left the stands without a word, only glancing over at Sirius once. Please be alright.... Please.... As she left, Morgan looked completely calm. No one would know that anything was wrong except for the single crystal tear that fell down her cheek...

by Guest Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:27 am

Sirius was put on a cot, carefully, and not a single sound was heard. The healers did their job, and Sirius's wounds quickly closed. Sirius was having an intense dream while his wounds were taken care off and the blood was wiped clean. Morgan. Marvolo. James. Regulus. He cared for them all. But the they were all in different sides. In a way, all of them wanted different things. "M..." He whispered, still in his sleep. The dream went on, as he watched everyone getting killed by the dragon. Regulus torn apart by its mighty claws. James burned to death. Morgan was stepped on. And then, Marvolo...as her death came near, Sirius snapped out of the dream, and woke up. "MARVOLO!!!" He shouted. He started breathing heavily, as he sat up. He looked at Marvolo, and was happy she was there by him.

by **Marvolo Gaunt** Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:30 am

"Sirius!" she gasped as he sat up immediately she hugged him tightly "Sirius..." she whispered her name as she felt her tears, the fear and concern were bubbling out of her. Taking a deep breath she looked at his face her brow furrowed as she pushed his shaggy hair off his head looking at the bruises and woulds then checking for all his fingers "I thought I lost you" she murmured placing a hand on his heart, finally feeling calmer as she felt it beat beneath her finger tips.

by Guest Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:38 am

Sirius smiled at his girlfriends worries. He was glad she was at his side, after he had been continuously beaten by the dragon. He felt like that hug showed everything Marvolo could say. Sirius placed his hand on top of hers, and gave her a kind smile, to let Marvolo know he was really there. Not going anywhere, and that he was safe. "Not letting you stay alone. Don't even think about that. I love you way too much to do that." He didn't care who was around. In the moment, he was caring for the girl he was in love with. And if anyone had anything to say, Sirius could very well handle them after taking care of a damn dragon.

by **Marvolo Gaunt** Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:39 am

She smiled broadly the tears threatening to come out again she kissed him and hugged him again not wanting to let go "I love you so much Sirius Black....don't ever scare me like that again"

by **Cian Dawson** Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:46 am

Cian watched as Sirius was taken to the champion's tent in pretty bad shape. Against his better judgement, he got up form his podium, "Please, excuse me, ladies." He made his way inside and spotted Sirius in a conversation with the girl he could only assume was Sirius' new girlfriend. Cian walked up to the edge of the bed and held up his left hand in a peaceful greeting. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but good show out there. You were brilliant with that beast of a dragon. Congratulations," he said to Sirius. It was the least he could do. After all, they were all four in this mess together. Cian looked at the Slytherin girl sitting on Sirius' bed and tipped his head to her with a small smile in greeting, but said nothing.

by Guest Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:55 am

Marvolo's kisses and embraces were simply fantastic. Sirius couldn't have enough of having that girl around him. She was just intoxicating. In a very good way. "Tell that to the dragon. Thought I think I kicked his ass." Sirius hugged Marvolo even tighter than before. "But the I love you is just for me. Don't want you ch-..." He rubbed his hand a bit, but then carried on. "Don't want you chasing dragons." He joked, as his fellow champion arrived. He wasn't too fond of the kid. He wasn't fond of him at all. But they were fellow champions. And they'd have to live with it. "You could've done worse. So not so bad yourself." He commented, slowly getting up. "Cian right? Your name is always vanishing from my head. This is Marvolo. The most beautiful girl you'll find in Hogwarts." But NO flirting with this one. Sirius thought as he let out a small glare, to let Cian know what he was hinting at. "Anyway, where are the other two?" He asked, mentioning Luna and Kestrel.

by **Cian Dawson** Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:02 am

Cian looked at the girl Sirius mentioned, and nodded again, "Pleasure to meet you, Miss Marvolo." When Sirius checked on his name, he answered, "Aye, that's correct. I'm not surprised my name seems to not stick with your memories, but all that aside...." Cian smirked and motioned back outside with his free hand. "Luna and Kestrel are waiting at their podiums. If you are up to heading back there, we might want to return as well," he said.

by **Luna Valkyrie** Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:21 am

Luna watched the cloud with tears in her eyes. She watches as he gets taken to the tent. She looks at the girl next to her and she gets ip rushing to Sirius. "Excuse me Ma'am...you can't g-" A medic said until she was cut off by a growl emitting from Luna. "You let me in there and you fucking let me in...NOW!" The medic stared at her with wide eyes but nodded opening the tent. Luna rushes in; pushing people ou the way. "For fuck sake! MOVE!" She demands and she sees Sirius with Marvolo and Cian. Tears fall down her cheeks seeing Sirius and she goes to his cot kissing his forehead. "That was amazing....scary but amazing! Well done Sirius...How ya feeling?" She smiles at him with tears still falling. Even though they had a rough patch, he was one of best friends and she cared about him loads. "I was so worried about you...Obviously Marvolo more than I. Scare me like that again and I will fucking get that dragon to try and kick your ass. Ya hear me?" She threatens with a smile and watery eyes. She kisses his forehead again and strokes his hair away from it. She grins at him. "We're all through guys..." She breathes out with a small smile.

by Guest Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:06 pm

Sirius wasn't surprised to see Luna, but was pleased to see that she was okay. He didn't answer, as his body could say everything. Beaten, but not yet defeated. Sirius nodded however, once Luna mentioned the passing of everyone to the next round. "Guess we can relax. Next up is the Yule Ball. So we don't have to worry about the next task for a while. You're going with Kronos, right Luna?" He turned to her, but quickly looked at Cian as well, moving his, as if he was telling Cian to say it too. Sirius was curious after all. But his partner was already known to everyone. The beautiful Marvolo that stood next to him. "Guys, let's take this outside. That Kestrel girl is probably lonely. You coming storm?" He asked Marvolo, finally addressing her by the nickname he had given her again. Sirius had yet to do so ever since the night Marvolo appeared at his room. His trust in her had been regained.

by **Luna Valkyrie** Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:11 pm

Luna smiles at him happy he's okay. ''Of course i am. You're obviously going with Marvolo, right?'' She grins at him and nods. ''Time to grace these people with our presence.'' She grins and looks at him. ''Do you need some help, Sirius?'' She asks, concerned. She looked around to see the medic giving her quick glances. She glares at him and turns back to the group with a smile. She wrings her fingers and looks at the gap leading to the podiums.

by **Cian Dawson** Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:21 pm

Cian smiled as Luna entered the champion's tent. Sirius certainly had plenty of people who were concerned about him. However, the one person he didn't notice giving him a second thought, or so she seemed, was Morgan. He had seen the love on her face that day when he spoke with her in the corridor. He knew they weren't together any more, but that kind of love doesn't just go away overnight. With that thought, he was a bit surprised to not see her nearby.

When Sirius mentioned the Yule Ball as the next event after the 1st task, he suddenly thought about who he was going to go with. Sirius mentioned that Luna was going with Kronos Grimm and Sirius, no surprise, was taking Marvolo. "I really haven't given it much thought who I will go with," Cian said truthfully. He wasn't ashamed of going alone, so he didn't feel a huge need to hurry up and find a date. Cian then nodded towards the tent opening, "I agree that we should head back to the podiums. Kestrel, who also made it through, is out there on her own. She might feel a bit left out."

All the while they were chatting, Cian had noticed an odd marking on Sirius' chest. He thought he might have seen markings like that in one of his textbooks from WolfClaw, but he couldn't be sure. If it was what he thought it was, Sirius was going down a darker path than he thought. As much as Cian wanted to ask him about it, this wasn't the time or the place. "Come on, let's head back," he said.

by **Luna Valkyrie** Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:35 pm

Luna looks around and in the corner of her eyes, see's a mark on Sirius that kind of appealed to her. She tilted her head looking at it and then shakes her head, hearing Cian. ''Yeah come on...people want to see us!'' She smiles shyly. As much as she hated to admit, she hated being watched. It was just something she hated. She's a shy person but didn't act like it. She stares at the mark one last time, making a note to ask him about it. ''So Sirius..ya need a hand to get there or are you okay?'' She asks, worry lacing her words.

by **Marvolo Gaunt** Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:24 pm

Marvolo smiled "Course I am, Lestrange can eat shit i'm making sure you don't fall over" she kissed Luna on the cheek glad to see she had recovered, slipping an arm around Sirus' waist she said "lets go you might have autographs to sign" she teased them

by Guest Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:44 pm

Sirius smiled, as Marvolo put her hand around him. Looking back, the healers threw him a shirt, an old one, with several cuts, but Sirius didn't mind. He put it on, and it was enough to his mark. "Let's go then." He kissed Marvolo's forehead, putting his arm around her shoulder. "I think I can walk properly, so no help needed." He wondered what that damn Lestrange was gonna say. But in all fairness, he wasn't giving a crap about what the hag could possibly say. He beat a dragon. And was proud of it.

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