Grand Party

Sophia was beside Mariana dueling Hafiz and James ducking and dodging spells and firing them back. Yet somehow Sophia wasn't able to to move away from Hafiz's spell as it came towards her and Mariana. "MARI WATCH OUT!" said Sophia pushing her out of the way as the wall exploded at Hafiz's spell sending Sophia across the room as she hit a wall hard and remained motionless on the floor. Sophia didn't know what happened next for she was knocked out because of Hafiz's spell. But that was the kind of person Sophia was saving others instead of saving herself.

[please forgive me Mari for the slight god mode there, but you god moded me so I HAD to do it back! ]

((OOC to Alester: He grew up with werewolves. Any werewolf traits he would have had was cut away with his arm. Sooo.... he can't transform into a wolf. Moonlight would only blind him. ))

((Note: Mariana Diggory had struck first, so I need to deal with both attacks. Sorry if it gets confusing))

James was bit dissappointed by the interesting opponent's disregard to words. He preferred words to fists any day. Still, this.. Alester, he had some good ability, and the skill to use it. Melee combat would be brilliant, but the magic involved would certainly keep things... interesting. James Wake drew in a sharp breath, and readied himself in a fight stance, blade held before him. Then he felt a sudden at his ankle, as his whole body was jolted into the air. Levicorpus? James' brow furrowed as he quickly cast the counter curse.

As James felt gravity perform its proper duty, he tried to flip back onto his feet. It was too far of a stretch for him, however. He instead chose to land on his back, exhaling sharply as his back hit the stone floor. As he struggled to his feet, Alester had begun to strike. He twirled about as he heard the young man bring his blade into a thrusting position. James couldn't be any quicker. He quickly turned to his side, using the forearm of the Alchemic arm to divert the blade. He was still on one knee. The blade nicked his real arm as it was thrust to a slight angle. James winced, but chose to ignore it.

James balled his eyes as full silver light entered his eyes. It was the Moon. Crowley either meant it to actually blind James, or he had been given some notion about James' parentage. James did not ask. Using the silver blade as a guide, James leaped forward, Alechemic hand reaching to grasp Alester's sword hand.

James halted however as a large explosion rocked the ground. Bombarda, the Ravenclaw quietly registered. Who'd shouted out the word? James gritted his teeth as he jumped away from the Tarot user. He pressed his wand to his throat, murmuring Sonorus.

"Imperium Squad. Remember our orders. Dissipate. Do NOT destroy. Our job is to break this party apart, and we are accountable for any injuries we incur. Do not aim to maim, kill, injure, or torment any student. Capture anyone you can, but not if it means additional damage."

Oh, how those words left a bitter taste in his mouth. He had hoped his fellow Squad members would be more responsible. James lowered his wand and glared at Alester.
"Sorry about that Mr. Crowley. I just feel responsible for what happens here, and the event that I am, I don't want anyone to experience a near death experience." James once again stood, ready to fight. "Let's try this again."

Mariana just now felt that the wall behind her exploded and Sophia pushing her out of the way. Part of her was grateful because she didn't have to attack her cousin back, but leaving her best friend to fight him wasn't excatly the way she would like to turn the things around. "Protego Total!" she called out creating a strong shield going next to Sophia so she would protect them both. Derek and Monet were out so that made her feel more relaxed. "First and Second years what are you waiting for to get out of here?" she called out still not taking her leader position over Potter's Army.

Being the leader meant she still had an ace hidden in case of emergency. She hoped that this small incident won't require her to reveal the secret. "Confundo!" she called out at her cousin not wishing to damage him or at least not permanently. "Expleliarmus!" she shouted towards James not sure which one to attack first. "ARTHUR WHERE ARE YOU WHEN I NEED YOU MOST!!" she called out loudly like that was going to drag him over here in the battle.

Now she had no slightest idea who was she fighting against or not. It was like a costume party only no one worn any costumes. "Just like good old times Sophi remember? Why do we always end up like this?" she asked grabbing Sophia for her hand so she wouldn't loose her from her sight. That would be one of the worst things that could happen right now since they were stronger as a team.

Aurora was tired of watching. She pointed her wand at Eli and yelled "Sectumsempra!" She learned the spell from watching ithers preform it. She quickly ran to one side of the room thinking she shouldnt have used the spell she did.

Scorpius had received the message from the headmaster to go up to the room of requirement, but he deliberately took his time, hoping that the dueling would have ended by the time he arrived. About half an hour after Elijah and Hafiz left the commons, Scorpius made his way up to the seventh floor. Several younger students went past him, looking suspicious. He let them pass though. The orders did not seem to make sense to him, but he obeyed them anyways, he had to.

He arrived at the hall where the room of requirement was located. He sighed as he reached the entrance and saw Albus and Rose there. Of all people, he definately did not want to duel those two. "Stupefy!" he said twice, before running past both of them into the midst of the battle. He dodged several spells before sending a disarming charm towards a third year hufflepuff he vaguely knew.

((Ill duel you Abbey ))

Abbey ran into the center of the chaos that had broken out in the party room. [i]"Petrificus Totalus! Sectumsempra! Levicorpus!" she shouted, pointing her wand at anything she could, but still making sure that she wasn't hitting any of her friends or innocent bystanders. She quickly dove under a table and peeked out from underneath it, trying to pinpoint exactly who was a party-goer, and who had crashed it in the first place.

Ducking and dodging spells Rose pointed her wand in front of her and thought to herself. "Protego Totalum!" as a shield appeared around her the the first and second years she was trying to get to safety. Rose knew Mariana and Sophia had her cover but for how long she didn't know. Rose eyes started having and mixture of hate and hurt in them as she seen Scorpius. Rose looked at him and shook her head and went back to helping the younger students escape. "Are those all the young ones?"Rose shouted through the crowd to Mariana and Sophia hoping that was it.

When the spell hit Sophia, Hafiz tears rolls on his cheek. He can't believe that he has to do this, but orders are orders which can't be defy. Hafiz carried the motionless Sophia across the room to the door and laid her down there. There was a minor scratch on his leg and cheek, Episkey, the wounds tighten up and dissapear. Waiting for the other squad to finish their mission, Hafiz sat beside of the room door with Sophia to make sure she really doze off.

Alester watched in disbelief as his quarrey had been nearly jerked out of the game before he could really have a chance to play. A well aimed Levicorpus hit him although he quickly recovered; and ALester narrowed his gaze as he watched James right himself and ready for continued battle. He was quite relieved to see his inclinations that this was a good opponent were well founded. He wasn't terribly concerned when his tactics to draw the wolf out had failed. It added to what he was learning about his partner; typical Alester catalogueing every nuance he perceived, testing hypotheses and learning --always learning.

He readied his stance a little more red in the eyes now than black, as the scent of various wounds leaving their telltale fragrances of blood wafted to his nose. He had to concentrate for only a moment to find his quarry now, he had a fresh scent to take in... and he could follow this guy anywhere now with that knowledge of his unique blood in his brain. Tracking was his forte... it was his favorite skill he had been taught as a child and he had honed it to his advantage. Now the scent of fresh blood inticed him, called to his strangest of obsessions.

He looked at James with a maniacal grin, his eyes shining silver over crimson. Valor after all, then? I had you pegged as one a trifle above the ritual of rules... pity; I had thought this might get interesting. I mean no harm to any here save any who intend to harm me, it makes swordplay dull if there is no strength behind it--no conviction. Where is your focus in this battle then, Mr. Wake? Do you intend to take me in? I will make it interesting at the least-- come then attack lets see if you strike as well as you defend. It was more than he intended to say, but he felt as if James was holding back and Alester had blood frenzy to abate now. He needed a good attack, maybe a chance of his own blood added to the fray to calm his senses... retaliation, he had drawn first blood, he would wand justice if he were James, and he expected nothing less from his opponent.

He resumed his neutral stance drawing his sword up in his right hand in an angled position in front of him just above his shoulder level ready to defend or attack if presented opportunity. Another card was in his hand held facing him, no clue to its face yet--ready to use if he needed it. He was hoping this would stay hand to hand, but he had already shown he was not above magick if he felt it was merited. He smirked at James ready to continue their little dance.

Aurora pointed her wand at Hafiz. She didnt know him yet she didnt like him. She yelled "Expelliarmus!" then she yelled "expulso!" She stood there with her crutches having fun.