[OPEN - EVENT LOG] Something evil's lurking in the dark

[magicdrafters]

Who: Everyone!
Where: All over Hogwarts.
When: Wednesday, November 30th
What: The Dementors Event
Rating: Varying
Warning: Likely to contain scenes of varying graphic content.

[Just before the morning bells begin to ring to announce the start of classes, some individuals will feel a quick and light pinch. Upon looking at their devices the

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Hallways

[artificiere]

[ Gokudera ran.

He didn't like it, but he didn't have his dynamite, he couldn't do that stupid spell, none of these ghost things responded to any exorcism spell he knew, and, on top of it all, he was getting really shaky from nicotine withdrawal. His palm was sweaty where he held onto his wand and he felt cold, so cold. No matter how far away he ran he couldn't escape the chill that crawled up his spine, or the fear that coiled in his gut.

Gokudera prayed Tsuna was okay. They'd gotten separated in the rush when the Dementors entered the grounds, and on top of everything, the guilt gnawed at him. He should be protecting Tsuna! It was his job! And instead here he was, barely able to even protect himself. It was pathetic.

He rounded a corner and finally stopped running, breathing heavily. He really wasn't sure where in the castle he was, and a quick glance didn't help. He could only hope the Dementors didn't find him here. ]

[ignorant]

I'm sure no one would notice.

[ Hufflepuff is the place to be. I mean, how would a demented whatever get past their awesome security? ]

[artificiere]

[ Gokudera looks a little unsure, but if they think it would be okay... ]

I guess that would work. We should hurry, then!

[failboatboss]

T-That'd be best. [ Tsuna turns around and heads back the other way to go back to the dorm, hoping they won't get separated this time. Surely they wouldn't mind letting Gokudera in there for a little bit! Everyone in Hufflepuff was really nice...

When he does so though, he looks up to see two dementors floating towards them and he pales. He can feel the cold wash over him and he just let out a shaky breath. Gripping his want, he looks back at Yamamoto and Gokudera]

[ignorant]

[ Yamamoto doesn't notice them at first, too busy making some offhand comment about how awesome the Hufflepuff common room is, not that he's seen any of the others.

But then he feels that chill again, running up his spine like the cold press of steel. He stops dead in his tracks and turns to see two dementors heading toward them.

He whips his wand out before he can think. ]

[artificiere]

[ Gokudera freezes, overcome with chills again. The feelings of uselessness, helplessness, resurface, and his knees buckle. He lands hard on the stone floor, but he just wraps his arms around himself, trying not to let the terror overtake him.

The fact that he couldn't even help with the spell was only making it worse. ]

Shit...

[failboatboss]

[ When Tsuna sees Gokudera fall, his eyes narrow as he looks up at the approaching Dementors. He had been trying to practice with Yamamoto, because he figured the dreams were part of the dementors being just outside the school. Tsuna had never managed to get the spell right, only a wisp of silver smoke would come out of his already temperamental wand...But now, he could faintly hear those voices from the Vongola Test. Shaking his head, Tsuna thought about all the times he was with his friends, all the things they did that didn't include fighting; festivals, fireworks...all the fun times at Yamamoto's....

His thoughts weren't on how messed up the Vongola's past was, but on how he could shape it to be a safe haven for his friends....his family. Feeling it push the cold out a little, Tsuna raised his wand and pointed it at them as they started to move downward. ]

Expecto Patronum!!

[ Suddenly, a grown lion burst from the end of his wand and roared at the dementors, sending them back. Tsuna didn't waste any time after that, despite

[ignorant]

[ Whoa. He forgot how awesome Tsuna could really be, and he hadn't seen him practicing much with magic outside of classes. ]

Quick, before another one shows up!

[ He grabs Gokudera's other hand (just to even it out) before tugging him along toward Hufflepuff House. ]

[artificiere]

[ Gokudera found himself suddenly hostage twice over, dragged off by Yamamoto, and thus dragging Tsuna himself. He would have protested, but he was pretty useless right now, and he was barely certain his legs would keep him upright. Two dementors had been too much, and if Tsuna hadn't been there he wasn't sure he would've remained conscious. He was shivering violently, and could only hope there would be a professor in the Hufflepuff house to help. They'd said chocolate helped right? That sounded perfect. ]

Th-thanks, Tenth. Sorry I'm so useless...

[failboatboss]

[ Tsuna frowned, looking to Gokudera and gripping his hand. It probably was weird for boys to grip hands, but he didn't care at this moment. Gokudera needed comfort. ]

You're the farthest thing from useless. It'll be alright.

[ignorant]

[ Yamamoto just smiles at that as they hurry to Hufflepuff house. When they get to the barrels, he lets go of Gokudera's hand and opens up the passageway for them. ]

You guys go first, I'll keep watch until it's safe.

[artificiere]

[ Gokudera nods, because despite how much it hurt to admit, he knew he couldn't help in any way right now, and Yamamoto probably had to the right idea. He crosses his arms, trying to stop the shivering, but it doesn't really do much, so he just waits for Tsuna to open the entrance, looking around in a vaguely paranoid way every few seconds. ]

[failboatboss]

[ Tsuna pulled Gokudera inside once they were there, sitting him down in the closest chair and running off for some chocolate. After a little bit, he came back with a bar of chocolate and broke off a little bit for Yamamoto as well. ]

Gokudera-kun, here...

[artificiere]

Y-yeah.

[ He barely managed the word in between his shivers, and at first he barely tasted the chocolate, but slowly warmth returned to his extremities and the shaking subsided. He could still feel the fear, still remember the horrible things the dementors caused him to think about, but it was more like a bad dream instead of a waking nightmare. ]

[failboatboss]

[ Tsuna sits on the floor now, leaning back a bit and letting out a breath. That spell made him feel like he ran more then he had in his entire life. Looking up to Gokudera, he looked worried ]

Are you feeling better?

[ignorant]

[ Yamamoto waited a few minutes, checking to make sure there weren't any dementeds in the hallways before he slipped into the Hufflepuff House entrance and came out the other side. ]

It's clear.

[ He flips down next to Gokudera with a sigh. ]