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Skylar bounces on her toes excitedly as they enter the Leaky Cauldron. She turns to Mika, who was walking next to her, and gives her a grin.
Earlier in the week, Skylar had sent an owl to her parents, asking for permission to go to Diagon Alley during the weekend. To her delight, not only had her parents agreed, they also offered to come with her and meet Mika. Apparently, Mika's father will also be here as well. However, despite feeling excited, Skylar also feels quite nervous. Mika always speaks so highly of her dad, and she hopes to make a good impression.
Skylar reaches the entrance of the Leaky Cauldron and pushes open the worn, weathered door. Inside, clamor and laughter can be heard as people mill about. Some seem to be playing a game, some were drinking, and some were just catching up with old friends. Scanning the area, Skylar's eyes search for the familiar eyes of her father. She perks up when she notices a figure, slim and tall, leaning on the wall across from her. Almost as if through telepathy, Skylar's father turns and locks eyes with her.
The man appears professional and stern, his wavy black hair styled in a side part. A few black strands of hair frame his face, his dark blue eyes holding more experience than one could imagine. He dresses formal as well, way too formal for a pub like the Leaky Cauldron. White button up, a dark blue vest, and black slacks. His sleeves were rolled up his forearms, revealing an expensive looking watch on his wrist. A pocket watch settles nicely in his chest pocket, the gold chain visible. He looks put together and unbothered, quiet confidence radiating from his person. However, the moment he notices Skylar, his serious expression immediately splits into a bright smile, one that matches his daughter's.
"Dad!" Skylar exclaims happily as she turns to Mika. "There he is, come!"
Making her way across the room, Skylar greets her dad with a big bear hug; one that the man enthusiastically returned. Skylar pulls away and gestures to Mika.
"Dad, this is Mika! She is a close friend of mine, and we were planning on going to the Spring Ball together. Mika, this is my dad! I don't know why he's dressed so formally —" Skylar states as she side eyes her father. Her father, at least, had the decency to look a little sheepish. It was uncanny how similar he looked to Skylar when she does something wrong. "— but he's a really nice person."
Holding out his hand, Skylar's father gives Mika a friendly smile, one that is all too often seen on Skylar's face as well. "Hello there, Miss Mikaela. Skylar has told me much about you! I am Andrius, Andrius Blue. However you may just call me Andy." He states warmly. Skylar beams as her father gives her a pat on her head.
"Your mother should be here soon as well, little one. She has decided that you needed more sweets than you already have, so she took a last minute trip to Honeydukes to buy Merlin knows what." Andy chuckles affectionately. Skylar turns and gives Mikaela a grin, excited at the prospect of treats.
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Code by Fawkes Chaos Her father was late. Again.
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Earlier in the week, Mika asked him for permission to go to Diagon Alley with a friend. After a few more letters of details and lots of joy, John let her go.
It also meant that he could come with her... If he arrived early. But he didn't. He never did. Ten minutes after the time Mika had scheduled, he was finally there. By the confused look on his face and the way he scrunched his nose, she knew what he was looking at. Since he was a muggle, he didn't see the place's true form. For him, it looked abandoned.
But then, she noticed how his eyes landed on Sky's hair.
And if Skylar was here, it meant that...
"Pa!" Mika came out of nowhere straight into his arms. He hugged her back with the biggest grin in his face. Maybe a bit taller, a bit tanner, but still, his little girl.
Finally, after a few minutes, he approached the elegant man standing there.
"You must be Mr. Blue. John Hendricks, Mika's dad, nice to meet you." He smiled.
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Skylar watches as her father interacts with John, Mika's dad. Andrius offers the man a kind smile and his shakes his hand. "Please, call me Andy. I get enough formalities at the Ministry already."
While the parents go on about their business, Skylar is happily chatting Mika's ear off. "Woah, is that your dad? He looks like you quite a bit, especially his hair. He also has a cool mustache! My dad wanted to get one but my mom would absolutely flay him alive if he did..."
Suddenly, the door to the bar opens again. Skylar immediately perks up as a familiar flash of blond hair pops in. "Speak of the devil, that's my mom!" Skylar exclaims happily. Skylar hears a little noise of protest from her father, something along the lines of "don't refer to your mother as the devil." Skylar shoots her dad an apologetic smile before turning to greet her mom. Across the bar, Charlotte Blue grins and waves to her family, her bright smile similar to that of her daughter's. In her other hand is a large bag filled to the brim, the golden label of Honeydukes stamped across it.
Skylar hears her father engage in a side conversation with Mika's dad. "Say, how do you maintain that mustache of yours? I have been thinking of getting one as of late —" Andy was cut off mid question as the bag of sweets suddenly materializes in his hand. He grunts under the sudden weight, his eyes catching his wife's. Charlotte lets out a mischievous little laugh and gives Andy a pat on the cheek. Skylar fails to hide her snicker, earning her a glare from her father dearest.
"Be a dear and hold that for me, would you?" Her mom says playfully. She turns back towards Sky and Mika, giving them a happy little smile.
"Hello there! Aren't you an adorable one. You must be Mika! Skylar has told me so much about you dear. Here, have some snacks! I bought enough for the whole village, so don't be shy!"
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Code by Fawkes Chaos Honestly, Mikaela was having the time of her life seeing his dad's look of disbelief. Yeah, she forgot to mention in the letters how the government system worked for Wizards. Anyway, she'd explain to him later. She managed to hear a part of the conversation.
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"Well, thank you very much, Andy. It's actually nice to have someone who compliments it instead of someone who tries to rip it off my face the second I fall asleep." John laughed, giving Mikaela a side eye.
Meanwhile, Mika was opening her mouth in disbelief.
That is the ugliest mustache I've ever laid eyes upon! Trust me, he cares more about that thing that about my own feeding. I couldn't get rid of it if I tried. And, trust me: I've tried.
She pointed, rolling her eyes. Honestly, she never understood the hype of her dad with that mustache. And she was sure that her mom would have never allowed it.
That's when her mom decided to walk in. Or that's what her brain told her when a beautiful woman with blonde hair and warm smile walked in. The way she walked and talked reminded her so much of Mariah...
She stopped breathing for a second there, and, for they way she stopped listening John's voice beside her, she knew he had seen it, too.
When she shot her mind back to reality, the pretty woman was talking to the girls. She had to swallow hard three times to finally be able to nod at her.
"I... Y-Yes, I'm Mika. Thank you very much, ma'am. You're so kind." She said with the biggest smile she was able to give her.
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"I... Y-Yes, I'm Mika. Thank you very much, ma'am. You're so kind."
Skylar furrows a bit at how her mother's smile falters. "Mom?" Skylar questions.
"Sorry about that, kiddos! I just though of something is all. How about we move on to that shopping spree you all were excited for, hm?" She says cheerfully. Turning to her husband, Charlotte gestures for him to come. However, Andrius seems slightly preoccupied with talking to Mika's father. Sighing, Charlotte shakes her head and turns back to the girls.
"Ah, men and their priorities. It appears the dads are having their bro moment. Do not fret though! I shall offer the most splendid company for your shopping trip. The guys can stay here and do whatever guys do. Let us go, shall we?"
Taking her hand, Skylar watches as her mom offers her other one to Mika. Almost as if she remembered something, her mother exclaims, "Oh! I almost forgot. Skylar, be a dear a take that bag of Honeydukes your father is still holding, would you?"
Skylar happily takes on the challenge, ignoring the dejected look and protest of her father as the whole bag of delectable sweets vanished. Off and away the ladies went, taking the wonderful snacks with them as well. Skylar shoots and excited grin towards Mika as they begin their shopping spree.
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Code by Fawkes Chaos Leaving the guys behind, the girls went on their own shopping spree. Mikaela had to admit that this was completely new to her.
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Not just to say this was her very first friend, her best friend, but also her first shopping day with another girl!
She never had this kind of experience with her mom. She usually bought the things out of the country, during her trips, and bought home some souvenirs for her and John. So this was literally her first time on everything.
They went to Madame Malkin's, for some ice creams and lots of inspiration. By the end, Mika already had her mad hatter inspired suit to wear for the ball, including the hat, and a couple of cups of tea for the little tea party Sky and her were planning to make during the ball just to avoid getting bored to death.
But the air was different when they arrived back at the Leaky Cauldron. The first thing she noticed was they way her father's shoulders were tensed, and his frow was so burrowed she was scared it might break his forehead.
He muttered something at Andy, Sky's father, but she didn't hear it.
She managed to mutter "Pa?" Under her breath, but he didn't listen to her, either. She held her breath, this didn't seem any good. At all.
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Skylar happily chats with Mika as they walk back to the Leaky Cauldron. Bags of clothes were in their hands, evidence of their successful shopping spree. The little bell above them jingles as they push open door to the pub. Skylar spots their fathers still sitting in the corner where they left them, seemingly deep in conversation. She was about to wave to her father when she notices something... off. Her father looked like he saw a ghost, his face two shades paler. Mika's dad looked... scary. Quiet anger radiates off him in waves. It was as if the whole atmosphere compressed down on them.
Skylar looks at her mother, who has also turned stoned-face. She had heard her mother talking to her dad earlier in a panicked voice. What happened? She narrows her eyes as her parents share a look.
"Come on, my dears! Why don't you two treat yourself to some butter beer and snacks, hm?" Charlotte chirps cheerfully, though her eyes tell a different story. Skylar squints at her parents, and looks to Mika. Something was off.
However, there was little Sky could do as a few galleons, which were definitely way too much, were shoved into her hands. Off and away they were sent, leaving the parents to talk alone.
While the adults begin to talk, Skylar and Mika stand to the side. Their butter beers remain untouched as they glance towards their parents. Skylar shares a look with her friend.
"I'm not the only one thinking that something is going on, am I?" She asks, her eyes never leaving her parents.
"I say we eavesdrop on their conversation. Especially if it a matter as grave as this."
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"Shhh! Let me hear." Mika sat some chairs away from the adults, staying basically behind Skylar's back.
She knew eavesdropping was bad. Very, very bad. She learned it the good and the bad way. After all, that's how she found out about her condition for the first time.
But this was a matter of high need. And she was curious. There was no way she was just gonna sit here and drink a weird drink while a big thing was happening just in front of her eyes.
And so, the girls listened.
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Well, in summary, everything was a lie.
Mariah met Charlotte during their early years at Hogwarts. It seemed like Charlotte's family life was... ilegally complicated. And she wanted to get out of there. So, Mariah helped her get some information from here and there, until she finally made it out. Yay.
But even after splitting out, the Lantsovs (yeah, a weird family name, but whatever) were still behind her steps. So, Mary helped by being an informant, going from here to there in her travels.
She wasn't just gathering flowers and plants. She was gathering information.
Until, in Greece, Mary and her exploring mates were ambushed by the Lantsovs with a basilisk, killing Mariah in her way.
John had tons of questions. Hell, he had more questions than words right now.
But they all agreed that it was already too late, and the girls needed to come back. Maybe, during the holidays, they could visit the Blue house (or the Hendricks house) and talk a bit more freely.
So, the adults finally stepped up, and Sky quickly pretended to do something else.
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"So... shall we go?" Charlotte asked, giving Sky one hand.
And John's voice came from behind.
"Skylar. Where's my daughter?"
The room felt suddently tense.
Because, in all their back and forth, no one had noticed the way Mika slipped out.
And, being behind Sky's back, the blue-haired girl couldn't notice.
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Skylar looks down at her drink, suddenly incredibly interested in her butter beer. Her mind swims from all the information she had heard. Mika's mother. Missions. Evidence. She had no idea that her parents were living such double lives. How many times have they told her they were going on a business trip, only to investigate her mother's side of the family? Is that why she had to be isolated in the estate? Was that why she never got to interact with her cousins and extended family?
"Skylar. Where's my daughter?"
Shoot. Skylar looks up her drink and comes eye to eye with all three adults. She gulps a bit and glances out of the corner of her eye. Sure enough, Mika had disappeared. Thankfully, Skylar is not as bad as a liar as a father is. Though lying still leaves a bad taste in her mouth, she has no choice right now. Skylar does not want to be at the receiving end of Mr. Hendrick's quiet rage.
Putting up an innocent smile, Skylar politely replies to Mika's father. "Oh, Mika just went to the bathroom real quick. She drank way too much butter beer." She says playfully. "I could go check on her, if you would like."
Turning to make a run for it, Skylar notices her mother's scrutinizing gaze. Skylar may have been able to put up an innocent act, but mother knows all. Nothing can escape her mom, and from how her mother narrows her eyes, Skylar knew she was busted. But thankfully, her mom did not say anything and merely nodded. They were going to have a talk later, but Skylar has somewhere to be right now. Jumping off the stool and walking towards the restroom, she takes one last look at her family and Mika's dad before disappearing through the door and closing it.
The first thing that hits Skylar is the smell. Good Merlin, not even the house elves could save this place. But to be fair, the Leaky Cauldron is a pub. She really could not expect a bar like this to have five-star cleaning services.
The second thing Skylar hears is muffled crying. Mika. Quickly passing the numerous stalls, Skylar reaches the one at the farthest end. The crying was louder, and the stall door was locked. Under the door, Skylar spots a very familiar pair of shoes.
Slowly making her way to the stall, Skylar knocks on the door gently.
"Mika? Is that you?" She asks softly. She leans her back against the wall, originally planning to sit by the door but thinking better of it. Only the ghosts know when this place was last cleaned. Tilting her head, Skylar listens to the sniffling at the other side of the door.
"I'm sorry, I know this is... a lot for you. I didn't know about it either. If you want to talk about it, I'm here."
She herself was still trying to process everything, but Mika must be doing much worst. To learn the cause of your mother's death is still out there must hurt. Skylar wracks her brain for anything, anything that can help Mika.
Gently, she begins to sing. She had took vocal lessons when she was younger, but never sang much except for short tunes or performances. But somehow... it feels appropriate for a time like this.
"Are you, are you coming to the tree?
They strung up a man, they say who murdered three
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree..."
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Code by Fawkes Chaos Something didn't feel quite right, a blur of coloured, spinning lights, her heart was racing, pounding in her ears.
10:00 A.M :TIME
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She needed to get out. Get out of there. Get out of the country. Get out.
In her life, she had read and seen lots of things. She read about the Holocaust with details. She read about the Romanov family and the witch huntings. And she was always calm about it.
But the second the words "Mariah", "Basilisk" and "Killed" were put in the same sentence, she suddenly couldn't breathe. Her lungs felt too small for her chest, her heart too big for her body.
She didn't want to be heard, so she wasn't. She just put one foot behind the other, clenching her chest with her hand, trying to keep her heart on her chest. There was a annoying buzzing in her ears, and the lights were too bright, the voices too loud.
She didn't even know how she ended in the restroom. But she locked herself there and the tears started falling.
Dizzy tinglings spinning around, where was the sky? Where was the ground?
Her rabbit came and then, it disappeared.
Pushing forward, falling back, total darkness, a spinning black and suddenly, she couldn't breathe.
She couldn't move. She couldn't think.
It was too much for her. Too much sorrow. And how much pain could a twelve year old hold on her chest?
'Breathe' said her dad in her head. 'Breathe' said her mom. But was it her mom, or just another liar?
Breathe.
But she couldn't. She was choking in her own air. She was drowning in hell, looking at heaven.
And then, a voice took her out of the ninth circle.
Singing.
A familiar tune. A familiar voice.
Sky. Her best friend. Her savior. The other victim.
And all of a sudden, she could breathe again. She could think. The voices lowered their tone. The lights weren't so bright.
She could breathe. And her heart was still on her place.
And out of nowhere, she opened the door and launched herself into Skylar's arms. Hugging her.
Hugging her like she never hugged her father after they got the news. Hugging her like she had never hugged anyone before.
Like her life depended on it. And, in some way, it did.
And she cried in her shoulder. She cried and whined, and finally, after two years, she allowed herself to grieve her mother.
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