Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Harry Potter and The King of Thieves ❯ Chapter Twelve ( Chapter 12 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]
Yusuke placed a hand on his aching back and groaned in pain. Having spent hours on a plane and three delays from the four different ports, he and Kuwabara were in hell for seventeen hours. Kuwabara dragged is numb butt next to Yusuke and they gazed around the British airport.
“So, how are we gonna get around this place?” Yusuke straightened his back and looked around some more.
“Botan said she would meet us here.” Both boys decided to split up and look for their blue haired ferry friend. Even though it was just an airport, the place was interesting. The atmosphere alone was so different; it was a lot dirtier than Tokyo or his hometown. Kuwabara looked over the crowd in frustration, and the urge to yell was hard to suppress. How hard was it to find a girl with such an abnormal hair color as bright blue?
Yusuke on the other hand did not find the need to contain himself. The boy soon came across a convenient row or chairs and stood upon them to get a good look around the place. Kuwabara saw this and he scolded Yusuke mentally.
Genius. I thought they said not to draw any attention to ourselves. Yusuke waved at his orange haired friend and scanned the crowd once again.
“OI! Botan! Where are you?” Several people looked at him oddly and whispered amongst themselves; others shook their heads in disapproval. Kuwabara grabbed him by the collar and pulled him down.
“Hey, what are you doing? We could get into trouble!” Yusuke brushed him off and smiled mischievously.
“It worked, didn’t it?” From behind him, Kuwabara heard a bubbly cheer and laughter. Kuwabara turned around to find none other than Botan running to them.
“My Yusuke, you never disappoint me. Why not try being a little more serene next time, hm?” She gave the two hugs and checked their watches.
“I hope you didn’t break them. I would hate to go back to spirit world and ask for two more.” Yusuke sighed heavily and grabbed his backpack from the floor.
“We didn’t break anything. Though, that kid in front of his was asking for it…” He grumbled lowly. Botan looked at Kuwabara in confusion.
“Well, there was this little punk in front of us on the plane that kept on staring at us. It was grating on Urameshi’s nerves. I chose to ignore it ’cause I’m much more mature than Mr. Grumpy-pants over here.” Yusuke smacked him behind the head.
“More mature? Yeah right, you were the one who threatened him first, ass wipe!” The two argued rather loudly as they exited the building and onto London sidewalks. Taxis and tram cars rolled by as the trio made their way to god knows where.
“Well, have any of you two boys know where we are going,” Botan asked lightheartedly, skipping ahead of them. Yusuke’s and Kuwabara’s jaws dropped to the ground and they came to a halt.
“You mean to tell us,” Yusuke started before Kuwabara cut in.
“That you have no clue where to go?” Botan laughed and smiled sheepishly. Apparently, Koenma didn’t give them much to go by. Actually, all he suggested was to go to Britain and find more clues.
“That little shrimp is gonna pay.” Kuwabara clenched his fists and growled. The three stood off to the side so they wouldn’t block pedestrian traffic.
“Well, what now? Maybe we could ask some people if they have seen anything strange lately.” Botan shook her head in disagreement.
“We can’t, remember? Not everyone knows about wizards and witches, much less occurrences involving them. The magic worlds’ ministry covers up magic accidents with lies like car crashes or terrorist bombing.” Yusuke tapped his chin thoughtfully.
Well, who does know about these people? The idea hit him square in the face.
“I know! Botan, you said that the government heads know about them, right? Just incase there are some emergencies?” Botan nodded.
“So, why not go to the Minister guy of Britain and ask him? This thought processed through his companions’ heads. They both smiled and nodded in agreement.
“Bingo! Bingo! Good job detective!” Kuwabara laughed and patted him on the back in congratulations.
“Good job, Urameshi! That’s using that melon of a head!” Botan took out her pocket map and examined it carefully. She folded it up and pointed westward.
“I have… No clue how to get to the government building…” Sweat rolled down their faces and Botan laughed bubbly. This was going to take some time.
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The first day of school was so far, the worst ever. Besides waking up late and having to skip breakfast, his schedule was horrible. Binns for history, Snape for double Potions AND Dark Arts, as well as Trelawney, and all in that order. His first half of the day almost made him want to cry. It got better when he got to Herbology though.
“Welcome to Green house five. I don’t see any need for introductions, so let’s get on with the lesson, shall we?” Professor Sprout wore one of her usual moss colored cloaks and her frizzy hair looked frizzier than ever.
“Could you all open you’re ‘Magical Plants and Botany’ level five books to page thirty-seven. Today we will be reading about carnivorous plants in our world.” The lesson went on and until Draco Malfoy decided to be a smart a-lick. Decided that he would rather poke the plant next to him rather than listen to the lesson, the plant lashed out at the pale boy and almost took his hand.
“Malfoy! I told everyone not to touch it yet,” Sprout scolded him and lectured the class on listening skills.
“I do not tell you these things to amuse myself. If you don’t wish to listen to me in class, how about detention. Tonight, Malfoy, in this green house.” The class laughed quietly at Draco’s embarrassment. He turned to Harry, who was laughed the hardest and sneered at him.
“What’s so funny, Potter?” Malfoy spit out Harry’s name like it was sour milk. Harry glared at him loathsomely. Malfoy quieted as Sprout continued to talk to the class. Harry looked from one plant to another, which were lined along the table they were around. They were supposedly the most vicious of plants in the world. They looked like they were suited more for his aunt’s garden in Privet Drive.
The class soon came to an end and their classes were done for today. As Ron, Hermione and Harry gathered their books, Ron began to stare at one of the plants against the glass walls.
“Did you guys just see that?” Hermione and Harry looked at the large bush Ron was looking at; nothing was there.
“No. Maybe you’re just…” Hermione trailed off and all three stared in awe as a flash of silver leapt from behind the bush to the table. In front of them was the strangest animal they’ve ever seen.
“What is it?” It looked tiredly at them and disappeared in a flash. They stood there dumb struck until Professor Sprout came back in.
“What are you still doing here? Class is over.” They looked at each other and ran out, saying good night to their teacher.
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It was five o’clock by the time they gave up searching for the government office and began their search for a place to stay. Even though they could speak and understand perfect English, turns out that the watch doesn’t include reading.
“How are we supposed to find this place much less a hotel?” Kuwabara kicked a soda can roughly, sending it flying into the street. Botan was currently picking flowers and making a lovely bouquet when she spotted a singed in front of a building.
“I think that’s an inn. Look, it has a picture of a bed in the window. Why don’t we ask someone?” Yusuke, who was almost asleep, looked up at the building warily and stuck out his foot. Just as he did that a man in a rather brown suit tripped over his foot and stumbled forward.
“Watch it!” He cried out, catching himself just in time before tumbling over. Yusuke yawned.
“Hey, gramps,” thought it was obvious he was still quite young, “ is that building over there an inn? We can’t really read English yet.” The mane glared at him and looked over to the place he was referring to.
“Yes it is. Now, good day.” He walked away with a slight limp. Yusuke laughed and stood up.
“That wasn’t nice Yusuke. There are other…” She trailed off when she realized the two boys were already at the door to the inn. She sighed and followed them hastily.
After paying for their stay, the three headed up to the two rooms they rented to settle in (even though they brought nothing really big, except for a few outfits and dental instruments).
They gathered in Botan’s room to review their plan and to figure out how to get to the ministry.
“Well, we looked here, here and here,” Botan pointed out, tracing her fingure over the map. Yusuke took a red marker and placed an ‘x’ over the locations.
“Now, we can try looking over here and in the center of town tomorrow.” Yusuke circled the areas and placed the cap back on the marker. The sat in silence as Botan folded the map up and put in on the desk.
“So, we find the place and all, but…” Kuwabara sat on the bed beside Yusuke and crossed his legs.
“But how do we get in? They wont let us talk to the guy just because we asked to.” Silence engulfed the room once again before Yusuke picked up the phone beside the bed and pressed one.
“Hey, room service. Can you send us up two pies of cheese pizza? And three two liter bottles of Soda… I don’t car, Coke? Thanks a bunch.” He placed the receiver on the hook and smiled hungrily.
“I’m starved.” Botan shook her head and Kuwabara salivated. Honestly, do they think nothing except food and beating the snot out of each other?
“Men.” Botan turned on the television and switched it to the news, hoping to find a lead or anything.
“This afternoon out side the Ministry building, the Minister gave a speech about the strange occurrences which happened this week. He had this to say…” The screen switched to another setting. A stout man in a black suit stood before a podium. Behind him was a large gray-brown building with silver gates surrounding it. The three gawked at the screen.
“I assure you, the killers will be found immediately before they can murder any more people. The bombing and destruction was also cause by these activists and we have received word that they are distinguished by the black hooded coats they wear, so if spotted, please alert the authorities as soon as possible…” Botan switched off the tv and jumped about the room excitedly.
“Bingo, bingo, bingo! We have our lead! Figures in black cloaks, and what luck! He was standing right in front of the ministry building! It’ll be much easier to find it now!” Botan sang happily and pranced around the room. Just then the bell rang and Yusuke got up to fetch the pizza and drinks.
“Let us celebrate!” And that they did.
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Just enjoying the View
Botan sat on the rooftop of Sariaski Jr. high school, humming to herself as she waited for Yusuke to get bored of class. The wind picked up and whipped her hair about. Holding down her ponytail, she stood up and walked over to the edge. She looked down at the streets and buildings below and smiled cheerfully.
“Hn. Stupid ferry girl. Leaning like that will only make you fall.” She turned around in surprise to find Hiei sitting where she was before.
“Why hello Hiei! What brings you here?” Hiei glared at her in annoyance and she shut up immediately. Hiei looked straight at her and without changing his expression.
“Just enjoying the view.” At that, he disappeared with a flash leaving Botan blushing.
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Bingo! Yes, they finally got a small lead! Lucky Harry, he got three times as much Snape! I would trade places with him anytime. (I am a hug Snape fan… I would fuck him if he was real and was in my room… Oo).
How was that mini story? I thought it was cute. A little fluff. I’m into Hiei/Botan pairings. So cute! Well, see ya!