Fandom The Gathering of Death Eater Children

[Junko Natsumizaka]

Rosaleya sat alone in the store, in the same state she had been in when Crystal had left her. She didn't look up when she heard customers entering the store, sighing sadly. It wasn't until she heard his voice that she sat up bold upright and turned to the cash register. "It's you!" Rosaleya said disbelievingly, standing up from her chair to stare at him, her eyes wide. He remembered my name! I can't believe it; Crystal was wrong! I can't believe he's here! His teeth look so cool! Rosaleya was so excited to see him that she noticed everything but his hungry expression. "I didn't catch your name last time." Rosaleya said, calming down and doing her best to act polite.

"That's a nice name..." Rosaleya said, not certain how best to continue the conversation.

Meanwhile

Alastair met Raven back on top of the building at their two-hour mark, having spent most of his time at the meeting. "Just on time, thank you. How was your outing?" Alastair asked with a smile.

"It was wonderful, thank you!" Raven smiled dreamily. "The food was the best part! Who knew raw sea food tasted so amazing?"

"You had never tried it before?" Alastair asked as Raven opened the carriage door for him.

"No..." Raven said, wondering why he would be surprised. There are no fish in Heaven...Why would I have tried it?

"I apologize; if I had known it was your first time, I would have wanted to be there with you." Alastair said quietly.

"No, that's alright; I still had a great time." Raven nodded convincingly.

She flew him home, where it was 2:30 in the morning, and he spent the rest of the night sleeping. He awoke at nine in the morning; late by his standards. Washing up and getting dressed, he walked over to Aislynn's bedroom and saw that it was open. He turned back and went downstairs to the kitchen, then out into the gardens but she was nowhere to be found. It was in the center of the labyrinth that he found Luna, playing her violin again. "Good morning, Luna." he greeted when she had finished with her current song.

She returned his greeting and asked him if he's like to join her when Alastair politely rejected it.

"Would you happen to know where Aislynn is? " Alastair asked casually.

"Last I saw she was dining with you for breakfast, yesterday...Why?" she added, wondering if she should be concerned.

"Nothing of importance, I merely wanted a word with her."

"Oh. Alright." Luna said, turning back to her violin.

As Alastair walked back to the house Raven landed beside him, going from flying to walking rather elegantly.

"Do you want to know where Aislynn is? I can tell you're worried." Raven offered helpfully.

"She's not in danger, is she?" Alastair asked, not answering her question. He couldn't decide if it was rude of not to ask Raven where Aislynn was...It wasn't quite spying but it wasn't quite polite either.

"She's at her grandparents' house; nothing to worry about." Raven answered before he could go on debating.

"Please, don't read my mind." Alastair said, nearly snapping for it had reminded him of his brother, always reading his mind like he was superior to him.

"Sorry; I don't want you to think of me like your brother!" Raven apologized quickly. "It's just hard sometimes!" she said excusably.

"You need to try harder." Alastair said seriously before apparating away.

 

[Hikari Chan]

"My name is Vincent, Vincent D'Arcy," Vincent introduced himself, astonished that the human girl was rather happy and excited to see him than feeling fear because of his vampire hunger.

"That's a nice name..." Rosaleya said.

At this, Vincent did not know what to reply, instead giving her an amusing look.

He straightened himself.

"Nice… nice... nice..." He mumbled half amused to himself. He looked around but could not see Aislinn anywhere. Since Aislinn had walked towards the women's section she had suddenly disappeared in smoke and appeared outside the store. Since Aislinn was gone, Vincent took his opportunity and turned his attention towards Rosaleya and smirked.

"I was told that you wished to see me, what is on your mind?" He asked, leaning once more at the cashier.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"I was told that you wished to see me, what is on your mind?" He asked, leaning once more at the cashier.

"I..." Rosaleya said, unsure if she should settle on the truth or not. "Alright-" she said aloud, deciding a moment later "-my friend told me that honesty is often the best way, so I'm going to be honest with you..." she sighed again before speaking quickly to avoid any more second thoughts "I've never been in a relationship before, so when I saw you I fell head-over-heels! I didn't know what do to, but then you left and I haven't been able to get you off of my mind since! I was also worried to death that you'd only be interested in me for my blood, never seeing me as a person but more of a meal!" she began panting "I'm sorry; maybe that was...too honest?" she said, blushing deeply as she covered her mouth with her hand to stop her talking, closing her eyes in shame.

 

[Hikari Chan]

Vincent smirked. Oh my, oh my...she is interesting indeed...

"I have never heard or seen of such honesty as yours" He walked around the cashier and neared her.
He put his hands at her neck, caressing it, looking into her eyes before moving his eyes to her pulsating pulse. "I can never say no to such a lovely meal..." He sighed. "In all honesty, of course I view a mere human as you as food..." He smiled. "After all, as a vampire I live on any living's blood, may be human, animal or any being, blood is my nourishment..." He paused and bent on his head, moved his face closer to her neck. First, he sniffed, moving the tip of his nose along her neck.

"Such a lovely and sweet scent..." he breathed, becoming hungrier. He then licked her neck.

Aislinn walked away from Darkest Creatures and entered the Black Cobweb's pub to get some lunch. She was very hungry since she did not have any breakfast. She did not care what could happen to Rosaleya. If something terrible happened, both Rosaleya and Crystal had to blame themselves.

I did not order Vincent to anything, it was Rosaleya's wish to see him after all... it is happening at her own risk... Aislinn thought as she carelessly ordered lunch.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"I have never heard or seen of such honesty as yours" He walked around the cashier and neared her.

Opening her eyes, her heart sped up as he neared her. He's not angry...

He put his hands at her neck, caressing it, looking into her eyes before moving his eyes to her pulsating pulse. "I can never say no to such a lovely meal..." He sighed. "In all honesty, of course I view a mere human as you as food..." He smiled. "After all, as a vampire I live on any living's blood, may be human, animal or any being, blood is my nourishment..." He paused and bent on his head, moved his face closer to her neck.

As he did so, Rosaleya's heart nearly stopped. He didn't care at all...He's like a werewolf; only viewing humans as animals to be devoured. I...I can't...believe...

"Such a lovely and sweet scent..." he breathed, becoming more hungry. He then licked her neck.

"I'm so sorry." Rosaleya said, roughly pushing him away. She was stronger than she looked, and his back banged against the storefront window. Tears filled her eyes as she ran past him to the opposite side of the cash counter. "I am sorry I thought you could be more than what you are..." Yay! She thought bitterly my first crush lasted for a few days before I got to feel betrayal. . . I feel like such a stupid school girl! "Please, leave." Rosaleya said sadly, looking at the floor "If you want a meal than you should go kill a worthless Muggle...I wanted romance, not betrayal." she sighed, her honesty coming up again. She bit her lip, silencing herself again.

 

[Hikari Chan]

Vincent slowly rose up, brushing his clothes a bit and smothering out some wrinkles.
Both anger and admiration reflected in his eyes.

"I cannot but admire your strength," He said darkly. Muggle? oh is she referring to non magical people...then she must be magical. I have miscalculated everything...

He noticed the tears in her eyes. Oh, she is sad...no fear at all? I could not feel her fear since I entered here and still, I feel that she is not scared. She is indeed an interesting girl, I cannot but admire her...

"You are an interesting human, indeed, my dear," He looked admiringly at her as he walked towards her. "Do not worry, I am not going to bite you. And since you are insisting, I am going to leave, Farewell Rosaleya..." He turned away and walked out from the store.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"You are an interesting human, indeed, my dear," He looked admiringly at her as he walked towards her.

If he comes any closer, I'll just get ready to push him away, again. When I die, I want to die happy, and he's not going to take that wish away from me...

"Do not worry, I am not going to bite you. And since you are insisting I am going to leave, Farewell Rosaleya..." He turned away and walked out from the store.

Rosaleya was deeply surprised when he actually listened, and waited until he was out of site completely. She rushed to the window to look both ways, and when she couldn't see him she ran upstairs to the storeroom, crumpled onto a sealed box of scarves, and began sobbing so hard that she was happy her father wasn't there to hear her. He won't ever understand...all this time he hasn't, and now I'll always be remembered as the idiot who crushed on a vampire! They were always my favorite villains in the books, so charming and dark...I suppose in real life they are just outwardly hungry...

"Rosaleya?" a voice said from behind her.

Surprised, she stood up, quickly wiping her tears as she looked for who had made the sound.

"I've been here the whole time..." Crystal confessed, coming out from behind a tall box which held a new pair of mannequins. "I was going to stop him if things got out of control. But seeing as you handled it so well....I am here to comfort you, now. "

Rosaleya wasn't angry; on the contrary she looked rather grateful. "That's really nice of you. . . seeing as how you've been in so many relationships that you can see trouble a mile away, I should have listened to you. Thank you for still wishing to protect me, even in my ignorance. "

"That's alright; my first mistake was letting the man have what he wants, thinking that he would change his opinion of me if he was happy."

 

[Hikari Chan]

Vincent tried to dissolve his anger as he walked away from Darkest Creatures when an idea took form in his head. In other circumstances I would have killed my opponent. But I am going to crush her and make her regret that she ever treated me this way... He mused on his own thoughts as he left Knockturn Alley.

Aislinn left Black Cobweb's pub after an hour and took a stroll to Gringotts Bank. There she counted her financial savings. The galleons, an amount of 500 000 galleons which she had got for the expensive ring were still untouched. But her other savings from which she had earned from the time when she had worked for D.A. and P.O. were almost finished. She had some galleons, sickles and knuts left from her last salary, but it had been a while since D.A. and P.O. had been destroyed. She had planned to purchase a small house or apartment with the galleons which she had earned from the ring, but that was before she had discovered and met her long-missing relatives. She was the solemn heir of the Monroe Manor. And she did not want to waste the 500 000 galleons on mundane things but save them for the future.

She left Diagon Alley and took a stroll to the beautiful ruins and churchyard which was located outside Knockturn Alley. I need to get a job, something of which I can make some more savings of...but like what? She thought as she sat down on a low stone bench among the ruins. Ministry of Magic is the last place I wish to work at, let alone becoming a professor at Hogwarts. While the former one is the most boring, the latter one is much worse because I have to handle a bunch of children and teenagers and I'll be stuck at the castle. I am almost missing the old times when I used to work as a double agent... Aislinn could not help but smirk at her latter thought. Perhaps I could ask Luna for some ideas... Aislinn rose from her place. She apparated to her manor to take her bag with the potions she bought yesterday before apparating to Luna's manor.

Back in her room, Aislinn placed all her new bottles of potions in her cabinet. She also went through her vials and discovered that she had not used the potion which revealed poisons in food ever since Luna had given it to her. Aislinn could not help but laugh at her own clumsiness and oblivion. Merlin, I must be more serious from now on.... I cannot afford to waste away my life....prudence and cautions....I must never forget that...it seems that I have relaxed to much since Luna got rid of her enemies....but I must never let my guard down.....because the enemies can still be lurking out there...just like Valetta and Sheila happened to do....and I have no idea what happened with them both after the incident in Venice....neither do I know what happened with Sherwood or Aaron Glass.....

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"Your father doesn't need to know." Crystal smiled when Rosaleya had finally stopped crying.

"Thank you. "

"You do realize he probably won't just leave you alone, right? He's most likely really angry and...literally after your blood." Crystal said seriously. "I think I'll stay with you for a while...you know, because vampires supposedly hate fire, right? " She pissed off a vampire...I need to do some research...

Meanwhile

"Raven, I'd like a word." Luna said, speaking to the feather she had been given.

"Yes, mistress?" Raven replied, landing before her a moment later, bowing.

"I'd like you to tell me what a few people are thinking at this moment...What troubles them...what keeps them up at night. Can you do that for me?" Luna asked seriously.

"Yes, mistress. Who are they?"

"Elizabeth, Lily, and Alexander Shadowwalker." Luna said unblinkingly. She didn't care if it was rude to get inside their heads; and she didn't care about Elias, either.

"Understood. " Raven bowed again. "Is there anything else?"

"No, thank you." Luna said, and Raven flew away.

 

[Hikari Chan]

Lily yawned as she tried to keep her eyes open. She blinked several times and stared at the text in her thick notebook filled with bunch of keywords and notes from all her lessons. She tried to stay focused but soon she could not resist to rest her head against the cover of her book.

But the sweet dreams did not last as Pegah sprayed water at Lily's head.

"What the bloody hell?!" She sat up, annoyed that her hair was cold and wet.

"You are not allowed to fall asleep, it is still afternoon," Pegah laughed.

They were sitting in the library; Clarissa was sighing almost every minute. It was not the studying, which was the problem, she was instead thinking of Elias as usual. Summer and Rhaine were discussing to aloud, having a debate about the astronomy subject.

But all of them were soon kicked out from the library.

"Get out, out now!" The librarian hissed at them. "Tsk tsk, you sound like a hoard of hippogriffs, can't you respect the rules of the library?!"

Aislinn closed her potion cabinet and then walked down to the kitchen to prepare cold drink of fresh fruits. It was a hot day and since she was thirsty, she guessed that Luna was thirsty as well.

Aislinn opened the pantry and stood there lingering for a while looking for where the fruits were put.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

Raven reported back to Luna, telling her all about the worries of the Shadowwalker family.

"Thank you, you've been wonderfully efficient." Luna praised.

"It was nothing." Raven insisted, bowing. "Is there anything else I may help you with?"

"Yes; please deliver this-" Luna said, summoning a bottle; short, round and pink with a diamond-shaped stopper "-to Lily Shadowwalker's bed stand in the Slytherin dormitory, along with this." she handed her a note.

Dear Ms. Lily Shadowwalker,

If my memory serves my correctly, you are to graduate soon. I remember my own graduation, having been one of the most anticipated events in my life. Therefore, I present you with this gift, in the hopes that it will make your special day all the more enjoyable.

~ Luna Lestrange

"Very well."Raven bowed once more before tucking the note and bottle in her bag and taking off. "Farewell..." she called.

The bottle she was given is a hair serum which, when applied, can give the user a temporarily amazing hair style. The instructions say you have to apply one drop to a picture of what you wish your hair to look like, then seven drops on your hair.

Meanwhile

"Good day, Aislynn." Alastair smiled charmingly, entering the kitchen. "I was about to make some lunch." he laughed at the convenience of the timing. "Any ideas?"

 

[Hikari Chan]

Still yawning and after being kicked out from the library, Lily went to her dorm to take a nap. But when she entered, she became wide awake. A short and round pink bottle with a diamond shaped stopper with a note beside it placed on her bedside table met her eyes when she neared her bed.

“Oh….” was all Lily could say when she read the note. She laid down on her back in her bed and held the bottle several inches in front of her face, viewing it from every possible winkle. She fingered at the diamond shaped stopper but did not open it. She caressed the pink bottle, feeling the bottle’s texture. She soon fell asleep with the bottle in her arms, as if she was hugging a teddy bear.

“Good afternoon” Aislinn smiled, turning towards Alastair. She had just finished the preparation of fresh orange and strawberry juice filled with ice cubes to keep it cold. She placed the jug with juice at the table. “I am carving for grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches, if you don’t have any other ideas...” She laughed heartily. It had almost passed two hours since she had a small lunch, a pasta salad, at Black Cobweb’s pub. Though that did not keep her from having another lunch again.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"Grilled cheese will do nicely." Alastair nodded smilingly. "The juice smells sweet." He complimented. "Would you like anything in the sandwiches besides cheese and tomatoes?" He asked, pulling out the aforementioned items. "What sort of bread would you like?"

He made the sandwiches to her specifications, all at once. Two minutes later, three sandwiched lay on a tray, perfectly toasted. Each was plated separately, and cut in half diagonally to form even triangles. "Are they done to your satisfaction?" he asked, a subtle nervous glint flashing in his eyes. I hope she doesn't notice that I have never made these before...she asked for it so casually, so I assume it is something everyone knows how to make...

"Very well." he smiled, and they left for the center of the labyrinth to dine with Luna.

 

[Hikari Chan]

"The juice smells sweet." Alastair complemented.

“It is orange and strawberries,” Aislinn smiled, hoping that he would love the taste of the combination of these two kinds of fruits.

"Would you like anything in the sandwiches besides cheese and tomatoes?" he asked, pulling out the aforementioned items. "What sort of bread would you like?"

“I love whole meal beard, thank you,” She smiled.

"Are they done to your satisfaction?" He asked when he was done.

“They look perfect,” She beamed, clasping her hands in satisfaction. Whenever I do sandwiches, they always look so clumsily done…I am glad that he did no see how I made the juice, squeezing the juice of the orange like a muggle... She thought half amused to herself.


“I was wondering if you still work at the same the agency as you used before,” Aislinn took care to ask when she walked with Alastair to the center of the labyrinth. “or do you have a different occupation nowadays? I am looking for something to occupy myself with and of course earn some money in return. I used to work as a double agent; I collected valuable information from Luna’s enemies while misleading them, they thought I was on their side… my job ended when they were destroyed.” Here she laughed. “Do you have any idea what I could do? I am open to anything as long as it is not teaching or healing job or a mundane job at the Ministry of Magic. "

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

“I was wondering if you still work at the same the agency as you used before,” Aislinn asked.

My goodness; luck is on my side today...I've been searching for her all morning to talk with her about becoming my partner, and she brings it up without a second thought! How convenient!

"I was aware that you worked as a valuable client when Luna was working on taking down the Ministry; she told me all about it. She holds you in such high esteem that it was no wonder why she thought of you as an invaluable friend." Alastair smiled. "About my job..." he sighed. "...I discontinued it a while ago, having barely enough time to flee to Japan. I had to leave the agency, since Sheila remained working there and she would have most likely given me away. Also, I had begun to develop a conscience about killing people, so I was going to retire anyway...However, I seeing as how my enemies are no longer a problem, I see no reason not to return to the agency. I've had a change of heart since the memories I showed you, so killing is no longer a problem. I had re-applied to the company this morning, and they replied, telling me that I had three days to confirm my new partner. I had been searching for you this morning-" he turned to her smilingly, putting a charm on the tray of food to keep it floating in the air while he reached into his pocket. He pulled out the engagement ring box, knelt, and opened it slowly, "-to ask you to be my partner. Do you-" he said in a serious voice "-Aislynn Monroe, promise to love, honor, and kill by the side of Alastair DiVilliers, till death do us part?"

 

[Hikari Chan]

Aislinn’s eyes widened in surprise and bewilderment. She literary hugged the jug of juice, clinging it against her. First her face lost all the color of life, and then it gradually become crimson when the shyness and embarrassment overcame her. He is not proposing, is he? This cannot be a proposal… not so soon, oh good Merlin, I am not ready for marriage, but my heart cannot decline him… Her heart was beating so fast that the sound of it was so loud in her ears that she almost thought that Alastair was hearing it too. Her mind was in an uproar as she tried to dissolve what he just had told her. What…what did he just say before he knelt? He used to work for an agency, yes…it was with Sheila before, and now he have reapplied to the same agency and asking me to join him….yes, that is right, he is asking me to join him in a mission…it is a job you foolish girl, not a marriage proposal….

“Yes,” She finally said in a low voice, barely moving her lips, looking at him. There was a serious tone in her voice as if she was accepting a marriage proposal. She did not recognize her own voice. As if it was a stranger who was speaking instead for her. “I promise…”

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"I believe that would be 'I do...'" Alastair laughed, closing the box and standing up again. "Why so serious?" he said, concerned that he may have scared her. She became so scared....Is that how she would act if I do propose to her? No, I cannot take this personally...we barely know each other, so of course she wouldn't want to say the wrong thing...Time...time solves everything. "Forgive me; I didn't mean to scare you..." he said a moment later. "Let's go..." And they continued walking.

 

[Hikari Chan]

Seeing Alastair laughing, Aislinn could not help but laugh in relief.

"Because you were so serious yourself," She laughed as she relaxed her grip of the jug.
"You startled me indeed..."

"Forgive me; I didn't mean to scare you..." he said a moment later. "Let's go..."

"It is alright, dear..." she smiled and proceeded to walk again.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

They ate together in the center of the labyrinth, talking lightly. Luna even ate one of the sandwiches, and both Alastair and Luna complemented Aislynn on her lovely fruit juice.

"You know, Luna's never been to the Theater of Game before." Alastair laughed "Wouldn't it be fun, to go all together? It would be wonderful with four."

After they hung out for another few minutes, Alastair stood. "As much as I would love to spend the remainder of this lovely day with you, Aislynn and I have some business to attend to. " he finished, offering Aislynn first his hand to help her up from her chair, then his arm to lead her away.

"I understand...Where?" Luna asked smilingly.

"Osaka. We'll only be three hours, so it won't be much of a vacation. We will go again for a vacation, and when we do, you will be on the guest list, I assure you." he smiled.

"Alright. I wish you a safe journey." Luna nodded, sipping the last of her fruit juice.

"The agency told me to report back to them as soon as I chose my partner. They would like to meet you and do a short interview to assess your skills and capability in the field." Alastair explained as they walked through the labyrinth. Everything had been moving so fast that he hadn't left Aislynn time to react; he was even speaking quickly. Suddenly, he stopped, looking apologetically at Aislynn. "Forgive me-" he said quietly "-I neglected to ask you if you were alright with coming with me today...I still have two more days to report in, so there is no rush...My apologies." he said, bowing his head in repentance.

 

[Hikari Chan]

"Mmm," Aislinn agreed as she munched on her sandwich. "Luna will definitely love the Theater in Venice."

Aislinn had barely finished her juice when Alastair offered her his hand. She took his hand, curious and confused about what kind of business she should have with him immediately after lunch.
I wonder what he has on his mind... She thought as her heart started to beat faster. Osaka? Where on earth is that? Is he taking me somewhere abroad…?

He led her quickly away through the labyrinth while he explained for her:

"The agency told me to report back to them as soon as I chose my partner. They would like to meet you and do a short interview to assess your skills and capability in the field."

Alastair spoke so fast that Aislinn hardly had time to register what he said. Suddenly, he stopped, looking apologetically at her. "Forgive me-" he said quietly "-I neglected to ask you if you were alright with coming with me today... I still have two more days to report in, so there is no rush... My apologies." he said, bowing his head in repentance.

Aislinn was almost out of breath as if she had been running. What did he just tell before he apologized? Something about that his agency wanted to do an interview with me? She burst out in laughter.

"You must be too excited about it, mustn't you?" She smiled, lifting his chin so that he was facing her. "I need to change my attire first, please, then you may take me to your agency." She winked smilingly at him.

As soon as they walked out from the labyrinth, she let go of his arm.

"Please wait here, I'll be back in ten minutes," She said before disappearing away in smoke.

"Merlin's beard," Aislinn burst out into laughter again as she closed the door to her bedroom.
"I have never met a man who is so excited as Alastair..."

She opened her closet and quickly picked out the clothes she needed. Time to say temporarily goodbye to my dresses… She thought half amused as she took of the dress she had been wearing today. She put on her high-waist slimmed black trousers, a black tight-fitting tank top, leather jacket and her combat boots. She tucked her wand in one of her jacket sleeves and put on her belt where all her vials with necessary potions were attached. Lastly, she put the pendant Luna had gifted her in her pocket.

Aislinn appeared back at exactly same spot from where she had disappeared to change her clothes.
"I am ready," She announced, standing with her hands in her pockets of her jacket and her legs a little astride. She looked exactly just like she had done before every battle in the past. The only difference was her hair.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

Alastair's face was confused when she burst out in laughter. "You must be too excited about it, mustn't you?" She smiled, lifting his chin so that he was facing her.

"Yes..." Alastair replied quietly "...I forgot to conceal my anticipation." She must think of me like a child, now...Easily excited about too many things?

"I need to change my attire first, please, then you may take me to your agency." She winked smilingly at him.

"Very well." Alastair said, and they resumed with their walking.

"Please wait here, I'll be back in ten minutes," She said.

Alastair nodded before she disappeared in a puff of smoke. He called for Raven, and then left to collect some belongings in his briefcase. By the time the carriage was ready, Aislinn and Alastair were ready.

"I am ready," Aislynn announced.

"Functional." Alastair complemented her outfit choice after giving it a brief glance "Breathable and easily maneuverable."

They entered the carriage, and Raven wished them a comfortable flight, preparing to close the carriage door before Alastair added "as fast as possible, please." with a 'like this morning' look.

"Of course." Raven nodded before shutting the door.

"Aislynn, may I have a word with you?" Alastair asked once they had taken off. "It's about your outfit. . . You don't need to dress like that just yet. For the interview, you'll need to be...How shall I put this? . . .The Japanese are very critical, and first impressions are everything. I thought that, just for the interview-" he added, hoping he wasn't offending her "-you should wear something a bit more professional? I took a guess at your size and bought these from a store this morning." The outfit was all black: short ankle boots with a half-inch heel, a dress shirt, a knee-length flowy skirt, and black tights. "Once again, my apologies." he bowed his head as he handed them to her. She can wear whatever she wished on the missions, just not now...Please do not be angry with me... was all he could think.

 

[Hikari Chan]

“Sure,” Aislinn replied. Her jaw dropped in astonishment when she heard what Alastair had to tell her. Is he taking me to Japan? Then she blushed when he handed over the clothes to her. If these clothes fit me perfectly, then he must be either psychic or having taken a good look at my shape. Her face went red like tomato at her latter thought.

"Once again, my apologies." Alastair bowed his head as he handed them to Aislinn.

The right corner of her mouth was twitching. Why must he always apologize? This is the third time he does it. Ironically, it reminds about when Sherwood used to apologize so much. Alastair perhaps think that I am picky and sensitive… well hopefully with time he will know that I am a chill person and become more comfortable around me…

“Please, no need to apologize,” She laughed as she lifted his chin so he was facing her. “I understand if these clothes are a requirement for the interview.” She took the clothes and went to one of the bedrooms of the carriage to change.

It only took Aislinn five minutes to change her clothes. She viewed herself in the floor length mirror and tried not to grimace. Merlin’s beard, I bet my grandmother would love this look of me… Aislinn thought half amused. She placed a charm on her heels to silence and steady them and walked towards the door. She was about to open it when she suddenly felt uncomfortable. She had only taken a few steps from the mirror to the door and her tights had slightly drifted down. This is why I hate to wear tights. They always tend to slide down my legs no matter how much I pull them up… Aislinn sighed annoyingly as she adjusted her tights. I need to find a charm that keeps my tights off from sliding down every minute...

“Are there more things I need to know for the interview?” Aislinn asked Alastair eagerly as soon
as she came out in the main room.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"Yes. There are two parts to the interview. For the first part, you must answer questions given by the Head of the Missions Department, who is in charge of confirming the capability of the spies who work there. Normally, she assigns them missions based on their skill set; her name is Ms. Machida Nanashiro, but everyone calls her Ms. Shiro, for it is very well known that she disliked her name. For this part, I shall be translating the conversation. Please keep in mind that she is a very serious person, so no jokes, please. For the second part, you will need to impress the Head of the Agency, who is quite intimidating when he first meets people. I will not be able to accompany you for this part, which is fine since he speaks fluent English. Do not worry; it is normally a situation which is set-up beforehand, used to test the applicant's quick-thinking and logical capabilities. I know you have perfect instincts, so you will be fine. " He assured her. "The Head's name is Mr. Shiki Natsumizaka, but everyone calls him 'the Director' unless you know him very well. Any questions?" he asked, hoping he hadn't overloaded her with information. He had made certain to go slow so that she had time to take everything in. She looks so lovely in this sort of clothing...If only she could wear them all the time...Formal clothing can never fail to please me...

 

[Hikari Chan]

Aislinn listened carefully when Alastair explained what awaited her and the further requirements.

She was grateful that he spoke slower than usual, but she could not register the Japanese names. She blinked twice when he mentioned the names as if he was saying incomprehensible words. I am glad that I do not need to call these people by their full names... She thought with relief.

“I understand,” She said with a serious tone when he had finished speaking. “I have no questions this far unless if there’s something else you have forgotten to tell me. As for the interviews, there should not be a problem. And do not worry, I never joke with strangers, let alone during a job interview.” She assured him. “By the way, what was the purpose of… ehm?” She could not help but laugh here. “That engagement box?” She finally managed to say, blushing deeply, as she eyed him curiously with a -There was no ring in that box- face. She thought she had not seen any ring in it, though her imagination could sometimes hoax her.

 

[Junko Natsumizaka]

"Ah...In my confusion I forgot the purpose of my little joke...They are-" he said, pulling out the box and opening it "-what we will use to communicate with during missions. They are subtle, and will be linked to our touch, transmitting sound when fingered. If they are touched by anyone other than us, they will not work for them, and it is impossible to trace them, so they are the most secure way of communicating when necessary." he handed the box to Aislynn, allowing her to examine them "They won't work unless the Director approves of our partnership. They are designed with the symbol of the company." The Americans have olive branches...the Japanese value their cherry trees... The symbol was a silver branch with cherry leaves on it, and at the tip was a white blossom, which dripped a single drop of blood from its center. "The cherry tree symbolizes peace, the blossom signifies the innocence of the future children whom we save by doing our jobs, and the blood shows that we don't mind getting our hands dirty to complete those jobs." Alastair explained seriously. "If you wish, I could explain to you how the company works?" he offered, awaiting her reply in case more explanation would only confuse her.