The Burnt Remains Of Quidditch (plot)

[Chris Wells]

*Chris and Aidana arrived at the pitch. The were inside the stadium. This early in the morning the field was covered in a dew as he breathed in the air. They had managed to slow the lava down somewhat but it was still coming. They needed to think of a way to stop it.

He expected more students to show up soon. Though injured most could still help out. Slung over his shoulder was the all important backpack he had hexed to be invisible.*

[Aidana Hawkins]

Aidana hung on to Chris as they were both blown to the Quidditch Pitch. Second time today that she had been flying in the air without a broom, there was something wrong with that. Chris set them both down gently, and Aidana let go to walk away. The Quidditch Pitch was bathed in warm red light, as the sun began to rise. The dew on the grass sprayed up, as Aidana walked on it. At least it relieved her burned legs of some pain. She smiled wryly, as she thought of what she must look like. Her legs and arms had deep burns, but that wasn't the worst of it. Her auburn hair was matted with blood where the huge chunks of stone had fallen on her, and other than that she sported various cuts and bruises. She would need a trip to the Hospital Wing after this, but she wasn't severely hurt. Aidana walked closer to the wall that they had erected. It towered over her, and certainly looked like it could hold the lava. But they still needed to do something, maybe it would be easier if they had a higher view. Aidana pulled out her wand again. Miraculously it didn't seem broken or even cracked after all that. She pointed it at the broom cupboard on the other side of the Pitch.

" Accio broom!" she muttered, as her broom came hurtling towards her. She caught it with her left hand and winced as her muscles tighened, expanding the charred skin on her arm. She looked to Chris.

" Want to go higher?" she asked him. " It might be easier to stop the lava if we can see it."

[Chris Wells]

"No need. I have something better in mind."

*Chris kneeled on the ground on the near end of the field. He began to dig out the dirt with his hand until he uncovered a metal object. He dug out over top of it.*

"Perfect. You see years ago during the early centuries AD they used to hold water matches for quidditch until it was banned because of the drownings. This old quidditch field was designed before the ban so underneath here is water enough to fil the stadium twice over. Now the question is how to we use this to our advantage?"

[Aidana Hawkins]

Aidana was confused to find out this new information. Water matches for Quidditch? Well, there was an idea, but a very useful. She could see how this would definately help them stop the lava flow. All they needed was more earth magic, and some perfect timing. Aidana looked at the broom in her hand, that would come in handy later. She threw it to the side, walking closer to the metal object. She had an idea.

" What we need to do is create more of that wall all the way around the Pitch, protecting the castle," she said, using her arm to trace the outline. " We could connect it to the other pathway, and divert it to the Lake like our regular plan. But this water is another advantage. We have to release the water the second the lava enters the Pitch, making them meet half-way. If we release it too early, the lava would push the water out of the temporary pool, making a giant wave toward the school. Too late, and well Isaac's plan would have worked. What do you say?"

Aidana waited for Chris to reply, when something pushed at her thoughts. She frowned, wondering if another demon was nearby. There was no way to find out, except to open her mind. She took a deep breath, and let all of her worries to. Then the message came through.

Azrael refuses to let me go until I'm checked out. Doesn't he know I can heal people, including myself! He probably wouldn't believe me anyway! Ask Chris if it's okay for me to come help once I'm done helping Keelin, please! And I'll tell Azrael, otherwise he won't let me help!

Aidana heard the message, and it took a second to take effect. Dovie? Of course it was Dovie! She sent an affermative message back, and did what the girl requested.

" Chris, Dovie just talked to me in our minds. She asked if it was okay for her to come over as soon as she was done healing Keelin and Azrael," she said, relaying the message.