Valencia shrugged and smiled down at Sammy when she walked towards her. "Whatever is it, we can plan on getting wet today," she chuckled. Water balloons were her favorite. If anyone knew her at all, well if they knew small secrets about her, they would know that she was a pro at dodge-ball. In elementary school, before Hogwarts of course, she dominated in gym class. She had no idea how she did it, but she did.

She caught Dusty staring at her and chuckling silently. Yeah, he knew. She winked at him then turned back to Sam.

Dusty nodded at Ben, then thought it over. "I don't know if you know this, but my sister has an arm like a troll. She might school us at this. You've been warned," he laughed. No one, at least he thought, no one knew how powerful Valencia's arms were. That could have been part of the reason why Dusty usually steered clear of her when it was time for pranks. Except of course when they were all in a big group.

He chuckled and shook his head at Valencia then turned back to Ben. "This is gonna be interesting."

Jae smiled down at Danny. He could hardly contain his enthusiasm. He was bouncing lightly on the balls of his feet as he tapped Danny's shoulders in a slight pattern. "Excited D?" he asked. Clearly, James was or he wouldn't have asked. And apparently he enjoyed calling people by nicknames. It happened to be a habit of his. He never really called anyone by their original name. Their whole family enjoyed that.

Looking back to Legend, Jae winked and ran a hand through his brown hair. Yes, this was exciting. Water balloons were always a good idea. maybe not for the girls, but he really couldn't care less about that.

Running around the backyard TK; the golden retriever could tell that something was going to happen. He waned to be part of it for sure.

Looking around the yard Legend scowled at his brother as he finished eating his sandwich. If he could have done this all before why hadn’t he? Impressed by how many people were coming outside Legend could only wonder how his sister had been able to wake them up. “ Lex got the idea before you guys came Jae! He’s gonna change it up a bit though.” Legend said pointing to Tyson. He didn’t know how he was going to change it up but so he’d have to listen to the rules as well. Legend gave a wave to everyone who was arriving. He noticed that Matias has something at the back of his t-shirt he blinked. What was Mat planning? He’d have to ask him later. “You’ll see Danny.”

Hearing questions of what was going on Tyson’s grin grew he couldn’t wait to tell them what was going on but he had to hold himself back because Lex had told him she wanted to say something first.

Even more jumpy than Tyson, Alexis waited impatiently as everyone began to come outside. She wished they would hurry up. Sure they had a whole month but that didn’t mean she could be more patient. Twiddling with the rim of her t-shirt her barley notice as someone came out and leaned against a tree. However she did notice. Walking up to him she poked him in his side. “Hey! Monkey boy what do you think you’re doing?" She asked, with a small frown. Vince didn’t talk much so maybe he was feeling uncomfortable? It didn’t matter he was still playing. “Common we are almost ready to begin.” Lex said then grabbed his arm and dragged him over to where everyone else was. He was playing. End of story.

Looking up from the magazine Amber greeted all the kids that were going in and out. It seemed that they were headed into a busy and fun filled day; maybe she would join in. “Yup. What better thing for lunch?” Amber said with a small smile as Jared sat next to her. To her Jared seemed like another Tyson; an adult that acted more like a little kid, but she didn’t mind. He was no near half as bad as her cousin. Plus people like that were entertaining. “Ha, you’re sure you really want to help with all that work?” Amber asked. “How was you’re night? Did you get attacked by you’re brother yet?”

Turning to Katie as she entered the kitchen Amber laughed. “Suuure go ahead. Nice surprise.” She said still laughing. “Although I don’t think you’d be able to drown him that way, trust me my younger brother has tried that more than once with him. He’s too good of a swimmer. But if you ever need help getting back at him you know who to come to.” Amber said with a wink to the girl. Katie was too entertaining to not go along with. “Don’t worry about it Julian, you either Kayla. You three better get to the back before someone comes and pulls you out.”

Felling something cold against her neck Alexis moved forward. Turning around she saw Vannah holding Rabid. “That’s not a very nice thing to do Mom.” Alexis said teasingly. Noticing that most people were outside by now Alexis smiled; now they could start. “Ok everyone! Umm, hi yeah…basically we’re going to play a little game. Tyson’s in charge of the game. That’s Tyson. You guys met him yesterday.” She said pointing to the 18 year old. “Basically he is …mine and Legend’s brother and he’s gonna be like…the referee or something so he will explain the rules.” Alexis knew that many of them were confused on who exactly Tyson was. Now they knew, but she doubt she had cleared up anything much.

Rubbing the back of his head Tyson was still grinning. “Ok, I’m sure you have all heard of a water balloon fight. This is what this is, but there’s a twist.” He said Reaching over to one of the buckets after about 5 minutes h picked out two balloons. “You see most of the balloon will have water in them.” Squishing the balloon in his hand until for a bit until it burst the water exploded on him. “Some will have this…” Taking the other balloon he did the exact same thing. Only this time a green slime erupted from the balloon spraying all over his face.

Chuckling he threw the balloon bits on the ground and wiped off some of the slime from his face. “Who ever gets slimmed is out automatically. No redos. You can get hit by the water any number of times; remember there are way more water balloons than slime ones. Umm... remember to be careful with the younger ones." He said looking over to Lainie and Obie. "The only other rule is…we start now!” Tyson said yelling the last part. Oh he could just picture the chaos now.

Jared took a bite of his sandwich, before setting it back down on his plate. When Amber asked if he was sure that he wanted to help out, he smiled slightly. "Yeah sure, by the looks of it... you could use a hand. Plus, I'm really good with this kind of stuff." Jared said with a grin, looking over in Curt's direction. (While Curt in turn, gave a nasty look back). Jared then laughed as Amber asked him if he had been attacked by Curt yet, "Nah, more of the opposite. I have him a bit of a start this morning." Jared said with a small grin, he didn't get to see his little brother too much, and when he did, he always enjoyed giving him a hard time.

Curt shook his head as he saw his older brother over there with Amber , it was times like this morning when he wished that Jared wouldn't even have come at all. Curt just shrugged slightly before making his way out into the back to get ready for whatever was going on. Curt walked over to Savannah as Tyson was explaining was was going on, and his smiled broadened when Tyson mentioned that it was going to be a water balloon fight. Curt's competitive personality sprang to life as he looked at Savannah giving her a small point, slightly pointing to Alexis, as that would be his first target. When Tyson told everyone to start, Curt sprinted over to the bucket and grabbed two water balloons, he spun around and immediately spotted Alexis. With his quick hands, Curt launched both of them with full power towards the blonde Gryffindor who was quite some distance away.

Watching is the golden retriever was running all over the place like someone who was ready to have fun to whatever would be thrown at him. It seems that the expression to thrown at was the perfect one Mat could come up with. Water balloons were very applealing to him and no matter what would be the game they would play, he was totally down with it.

Always making sure that from time to time nothing will pop up of his t-shirt, he felt as thought a pair of eyes were looking at him and he glanced all around him to see if it was true. He didn't noticed anyone in who was looking at him more than the other. Pushing this thought aside, he didn't react when the little creature moved on his back. No reaction means less suspicion. "DUDE!! That's look like so much fun!!"

Mel wasn't sure she was going to like the idea or not. Fortunately for her she had some old cloths on which she didn't mind messing them up just a bit but as long as she wouldn't end looking like a complete mess she was going to give it a try. After all the cute guy was there. She probably would be able to find a little more about him. Making sure her ponytails where firmly in place and that her shoe laces wouldn't detach on themself, she was mentally prepare to anything.

Vince was feeling rather comfortable where he was standing and the less interaction he was going to get with them the more comfortable this was going to be. It didn't take him long to see Lexi coming his way. She sure couldn't missed him, or she was the only one probably the only one who will make a deal out of it. He didn't gave her much of a resistance when she pulled him away from the tree and toward everyone else. He didn't feel as arguing with her will make much difference and he was feeling as arguing either. "I'm coming speedy..... I'm coming."

Making sure to stay at a certain proximity of Lexi, Vince's folds his arms together waiting for an explanation on what they could possibly do. If it was anything to do with flying he was out no matter what Lexi could say. Their were no way he would be involved in something like that.

Mel blinked twice as Lexi mentioned that the cute guy was name Tyson and more important that he was her brother. For all the time she knew her, never she had new that other than Legend she had another brother. This sure was helping to find out who he was but more mystery was surrending the guy.

As she was listen to what Tyson had to say, she couldn't help but let a sighed coming out of her lips. It was a very quiet one but still.. Brushing her hair as she was trying to get a grip on herself she had a quite a chock when she noticed that some of the balloon had slime in them. Urgh! What kind of mess would it made to her hair. Trying to remember if she had brought her special shampoo, a relieved appear on her face. Yep, she had it. Rubbing her hands together, she smiled at those close to her. "Well it's seems like fun!"

Mat eyes widened when the whole plan was revealed to him. This was going to be so much fun. Be able to run all over the place and to throw things had everyone. This was totally his things. He didn't mind getting all wet but he sure would try to stay in this game as long as he could. "AWESOME!!!" Bouncing on place as he was trying to contained the excitement, he almost didn't noticed the tail of the salamander appearing from under his t-shirt.

The only fun that Vince could think of about that game is that he will have the possibility to hit someone. That sure wasn't that bad but the part that he could get it back wasn't going well with him. Whatever.

Rushing himself toward the balloons, he thrown two of them. One of them was probably off and the other went in a girl direction (Vannah).

Ariana headed outside, taking a hold of William with her free hand so he wouldn't wander off by himself. She did have to keep an eye on him right? Once they were outside she headed for where all the gang was and blanched as she heard the word, "balloon" She hadn't liked them much since she had been attacked … no not attacked, saved she guess she'd think by students throwing them at her while in Eagle form.

"Um, I'm not too fond of water balloons right now…" She said, wondering how she could get out of this without looking like a baby. Why did it have to be balloons she thought her green eyes looking from Vannah to Lexi and back again. She still hadn't gotten over her ordeal and balloons would just make it worse for her. "Is there something else I can do?" She asked.


William felt himself being dragged by his collar to the out doors where a large pile of balloons and the group of weird people were " Oh awesome! We're going to get slimed Ari!" He shouted, his brown eyes exuberant with glee. He loved games like this, but wished he had his own wand so he could get his own revenge on his cousin for what she had done to him years before. "Let's go Ari!" He said when the Tyson boy called out now. He bolted away from his cousin and headed for the safest place, the trees.

"William!" Ari called, a slight hesitation in her voice as she stood rooted to the spot. "Oh, why did I forget my wand upstairs this morning?" She moaned, turning to look for someone to help her out. This was her nightmare all over again; the one where she had been running through COMC class and Fabian had thrown a balloon at her, hitting her and making her transform again, this time for good.

William stood by the trees, blinking as he watched what was going on. Had he misunderstood the words 'we start now!'? There wasn't any balloons being throw that he could see, though... he looked over to Ari wh seemed rooted to the spot. Frowning slightly he jogged up to her and smiled. "Aw, come on Ari it'll be fun!" He crowed, blinking his large brown eyes at her.

Abruptly going over to one of the old trees that already had a hole dug, by TK she was assuming, Savannah set the baby badger down and let him go inside. She wouldn't have a hard time getting him back, since he wasn't trained for the wild he wouldn't want the wild.

"Ninnie, Obs! If either of you don't want to play either go inside or play further away from this" Savannah paused. "Soon to be mess," She added after Tyson reminded everyone to be careful with them, passing by quickly with two balloons in her hands.

Nodding as she caught Curt's gaze, Vannah looked around quickly. She had hoped to get Benny and Dusty, but since she couldn't see them later was good. "Eeeeek!" She exclaimed startledly and laughed, throwing both the balloons at Alexis and Vincent right as she got hit in the leg by Mat's water-filled balloon. "That's cold water!" Tyson had probably done that on purpose.

Sliding down from Obie's back, Lainie skipped over to the backyards thickest tree, and hid her stuffed husky behind it, hoping that would keep it safe while she played.

"I ish pwayin Aunie Vina!" The toddler shouted over everyone else, running as fastly as her little legs could carry her past her Aunt Savannah, and to a bucket with balloons. Slime = out, no redo. Water = good.

Grabbing three of them, Laih being rather close, snuck from behind and threw one at Jae's back, turning and ran in the other direction not wanting to know the outcome. These kids were all bigger than her! She had to move quick.

Normally this really, really wasn't Julian's scene. He was more of...a bookworm, not a future jock or anything. But seeing as he was already out here..; a grin appeared on the eight year olds face, chucking a balloon at Matias. Eyes caught sight of a tail, hanging from the inside of the kid's shirt. "Uhhm. Mat, Mate; you have a little friend," He said and was close enough motioned to the little salamander. "Might want to be careful; if you get hit too many times the thing might drowned there!"

Hearring Ari, Savannah ducked over to get to her, and William. She hadn't thought of the balloon part, but was going to get her into the summer spirit. "Ari! Don't think of it as that, think back to that activites day Mister Hirty and Miss Daae held, afew terms back! Remember? Water balloon fight!" She reminded her, rather rushedly. Vannah was unable to hold her gaze, since she was being cautious of the balloons flying around them. "That day had been fun, and I know you agreed. Don't think of what happened last term, you've got your friends here with you, nothing bad is going to happen. I promise!"

Oh these people were nuts! Slime filled? THAT had to of been Legend's idea, no doubt. Katie thought, running swiftly over to Savannah, Ariana and William. "Willie! What are you doing just standing there?!" The expression Kaitlynnh held, was one you gave a person taking crazy, minus the sympathy. "Your going to get creamed, an open target. Are you coocoo bananas?" She asked, eyebrows raised in a questioning manner. As another balloon hit faaar too close to her for comfort, Katie retreated behind her big sister, peeking over from her arm at William.

Aria began running as fast as her heart would allow as a balloon wizzed by her head. She ducked ad couldn't help but laugh "Thanks for the reminder Vannah!" she called as she ran past her, trying to see where Wililiam went. The boy had just plain gone and dissapeared... no wait, three he was standing there loking weird. She smirked, picking up a balloon that luckily hadn't popped and lobbed it in his direction.

William had been looking for someone, trying to find where they went to until he heard a voice. He turned, ducking as a balloon came at him and grinned. "I was looking for yiu Katie!" He called to he, running towardsa her with a smile. He stopped once he was beside her and poled her, "Why are you behind your sister? I'll protect you." He winked, his brown eyes twinkling. Just then he felt a wetness run down his back. "No!" He cried uout, whirling around to see who threw it.

Ari couldn't help but laugh, "Oh, is wittle Willie made now?" She teased, before running off and throwing a balloon at Vince.

"Whaaaat- Water Balloon fight?"Sarah murmmered, wide eyed! But she was half way through the sandwiches. Awww man- She was hugry- Now she had to munch on the stuff soooner. Hmpf! But the sandwiches were so gooood!

And they didn't even wait- They were everywhere- Now as fun as this game sounded, she wasn't sure- She could run around with the sandwiches in her hand. EEEEK! ... And the Creeeamy Ballons didn't loook so goood- Aww Crap Crap Crap.

So she had to finish up the sandwiches before actually finding out her own target. The two left Sandwiches still in her hand- Sarah ran. Yes ran behind the nearest tree- hoping not to get hit before she was even given a chance to save herself.

Munch Time. Once behind the tree- Sarah peaked from her side. Ok so far so good! It woould be soon before they found her, though. Eat em up, Corner- Eat them alreaaady!

This was gong to be crazzy... Yes. Crazy!

"Her brother?!" Sam thought. Lexi had another brother? How come she never told them? Did Savannah know about this? Where had he been all these years? More questions were going through her head that she couldnt distinquish. Man, she was going to have to talk to Lexi and Vannah about this later. This took the almost fourteen year old completely by suprise.

"Water balloon fight? With slime? The man is brilliant!" Benny said with a loud chuckle. He went to one of the buckets and picked three up. He then looked around at Sam who was standing looking around and Valencia standing close by. A michevious smile formed on his lips.

"Ve! Sammy! Catch!" he said and threw two of them in their direction. He laughed hysterically until water began going down his back. Water balloons were flying everywhere!

Sam turned around in time to see a water balloon flyind toward her. "EEEEEEEK!" she squealed as it made contact with her arm. "Oh you are so going to pay Benny!" she said and picked up two balloons for herself.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a girl running in the opposite direction. Did she have sandwhichs in her hand? She smiled and threw with all her might one of the balloons in her direction. It hit the tree above her and water sprinkled down on top of her. "Come on Sarah. Put the sandwhich down." she giggled and aimed another one at her.

Obie was laughing with glee as he heard Laih ask where they were going. "We are going to have fun Laih!" he said excitedly. Looking back he saw his Aunt Vannah. He stopped and let her climb from off his back.

"Water balloons? Awesome!" he said and picked two up. He threw them in two directions. One making contact with Danny and the other landing on the ground in front of Mel, splattering water all over her. "Yay!" the five year old giggled crazily and went for more.

Danny let a smile cross his face as the older man said they were going to have a water balloon fight. He looked around just in time to see Jae get hit with one by Lainie. Chuckling he didnt even think about moving before he was hit by the other little one. Cold water sprinkled down his back.

"Hey!" he said. He then ran over to the bucket and picked up a blue one in his hand. He then threw it. It flew right toward Dusty...

Vince wasn't ready much for this to start right away. Not having heard Tyson said anything about the balloon throwing was right now. Seeing something coming there way, his instinct kicked in since two balloons were coming his and Lexi's way. Not thinking once or twice, he grabbed Lexi by the arm and pulled her out of the target trajectory. He felt as thought some water at touch is arm but nothing more.

Trying to see from who it was coming from, he noticed that the only one who could have done it was the girl behind the tree (Vannah). He took one of the balloon and without saying anything walks toward her.

Mat was having so much fun trying to hit everyone with water balloon that he didn't noticed that Julian had thrown one at him. Shivering as the cold water was pouring down of him, he was about to throw an another when the boy mentioned something about his little friend. Looking down, he noticed that his salamander's tail was showing. "Dude!! That's totally fine. That's my boy Seth. It's a salamander. He actually wont drown because this baby is an aquatic one. It can live in water."

Laughing as he put his creature on his shoulder, he had no idea right now where to put him instead of there. He sure wouldn't put him near his sister since she would probably scream. Pushing that thought away from his mind since he was here to have fun not trying to get any of those none sense drama, he throw two balloons toward randomn person. (Sam and Aria)

Mel who was well hidden behind a tree was trying to make as little sound as possible. So far she seems to have avoid any detection of anyone which means that she didn't have to worry about getting hit by those slimy balloon. She knew that at one point she would have to come out of there and participate at this. Deciding that the sooner she would do this the better it would be, she crawled toward one of the balloon and sneak closer toward both Lainie and Obie. Been close to them, she made the balloon explode on top of them making sure it would only splash, nothing more.

Water balloon slimefight? I'm sooooo on it, Punz thought, an evil grin snaking across her face. Quickly, she dashed toward a bucket and grabbed three balloons, cuddling two in the crook of her arm and one in her throwing hand.

"Oy Currrrrrrrt!" she called, aiming one squarely for his back. Laughing, Punz then turned and launched one towards Lima, then threw one towards one of the boys (Dusty).

And she was just warming up.

Giving a slight nod to Jared, Amber smiled. “Fine, it’ll be your slow a painful death.” She joked, grabbing her self some pop she took a sip. “You can be my helper for this. I’m in charge though.” Amber added with a laugh to the older man.


Running to a bucket as fast as he could Legend grabbed two balloons. He knew his targets. Fast but quietly Legend ran up behind William and Katie and threw the two water balloons at their heads. Taking off fast before then could get him back Legend couldn’t stop laughing. Looking around for another target, Legend saw that Lexi’s friend Vince was chasing Savannah. Ohhh no, he couldn’t let Vince do that, Savannah was cool.

Grabbing a bucket he emptied it until it only had half the number of balloons, so it was easier to carry. As soon as Vince was close enough Legend started to run after him with the bucket in his hand, at the right moment he jumped on the older boy’s back. Barley holding on Legend turned the bucket over on his head. Water balloons came pouring out and even….surprise, surprise, some slime. Jumping off Vince’s back Legend looked on his clothes to make sure none of the slime had touched him. Yup he was safe. Running away again he couldn’t stop laughing. “You should thank me Savannah.” Legend called out.


Surprised when Vince moved her out of the way of water balloon Alexis laughed. Vincent was too much; he should have been listening. Running away from his she grabbed three balloons. Looking around she could tell that everyone was going to enjoy there selves. Throwing one balloon at Mel she laughed at her trying to get the little kids. Seeing that Legend had “saved” Vannah from Vince, Alexis snuck up behind her best friend and threw two balloons at her head. “Opps sorry mom my hand slipped.” Alexis said giggling. Oh what would her dear Huffie friend do?

Watching everyone play Tyson chuckled. He wasn’t going to participant…at least not right now. Maybe when his chances were better with less people. The ref could still play right?

Gemma Jewels awoke, still in her dream haze, her small frame slumped over the table in the kitchen where she had immediatley fallen asleep, the sedatives that were used to ease the dreadfully long trip by muggle plane slowly wearing off, leaving her with a pleasantly groggy feeling as if she were underwater, or outside, looking in on the scene through a fogged up window. Her large, luminescent, golden eyes blinked lazily, the caramel flecks that dotted the irses catching the light and adding sparkle to her expression. She was thinner than usual, and much paler, the stay in Mungo's, and her mother's recent death, obviously not agreeing with the slightly touched witch. With a yawn, Gem shook her fingers through her black and blonde locks, raising her brows until they were hidden in her sheepdog-like bangs, and tottered to her feet, dusting off her neon yellow dress, and smoothing over the cloth daises which adorned it. Her legs were clothed in bright blue leggings, and her feet clad with Barbie pink shoes of rubber. One hand grasped the chain of a Care Bear sticker-studded trunk, and the other, her faded Ravenclaw-colored bookbag, which was home to her library of books, and her gigantic violet toad, Mudiwa. Now adjustng to the light, she beamed happily, and called out in her breathy, high, bellish voice, "Hello?"

Jared smiled to Amber at the mention of his slow...painful...death. He laughed slightly, "Well, you only live once right, might as well go out this way." he said with a shrug, taking another bite out of his sandwich. Jared gave Amber a wry smile, joking of course, "Of course, of course. You tha boss." he said with slight shake of the head, Jared was really easy to get along with, and had absolutely no problem without being the leader or whatever. Jared automatically looked up to the stairs as someone came skipping down them, and he automatically got a nasty sweet taste in his mouth as he was overtaken with color. Of course, it was his little cousin Gem Jewels. That poor girl had been at St. Mungo's all throughout last term, and it was actually quite a surprise that she was back so early. Her ailment wasn't physical, Jared knew that, it was due to her mother(his aunt's) death that drove her into insanity. Hopefully, she was, err, okay now. As Gem made her way to the back, Jared turned to Amber. "That would be my cousin Gem... she's not exactly all there inside." Jared added, with a whisper so Gem couldn't hear them. Jared saw her still standing against the door, so he called after her. "Hey Gemmy!" he said, he already had a slight grimace on his face, not one that was entirely noticable though. "Glad to have you back, out and about again." he said, slightly awkwardly. He didn't go visit her once at St. Mungo's, but honestly... that girl had always kinda freaked Jared out.

Curt heard someone call from behind him and he turned around just in time for a water balloon to hit him square in the chest. Curt's face still gaped open before it broke back out into a smile, "Oh Punz, you have it coming now!!!" he yelled across the yard. Curt ducked and ran through the warzone as water balloons were flying in every which way. He finally found the bucket and grabbed three more. He decided that he was going to throw one at the first person he saw, so Curt jumped up, and not too far from him was a guy just about the same age as him. (Dusty) Without even thinking, Curt launched it at him and watched as the water balloon soared right towards the guys chest. Curt didn't stop and wait to see if it hit, he moved on and spotted Rapunzel about twenty feet away from him, "Payback Punzel!!" he shouted as he launched the waterballoon at her, it was right on target too. Curt looked at the last balloon in his hand and spotted her standing over my Alexis, Curt smiled slightly. He didn't want to throw it at her, because Curt could throw pretty hard, and it would probably hurt to some degree. So he crept up behind her and put the balloon over her head, "Waterfall Vannah!" he said right into her ear with a huge laugh as the dug his fingers into the balloon, watching it break as water fell below towards her head.

Oh yes, this was a brilliant idea. Jae could hardly contain himself. He instantly felt water dripping down his back in time to see Lainie in the opposite direction. "Oh Laih, you're gonna ge' it!" he yelled, grabbing as many water balloons as possible and running after Lainie. He threw one, not too hard, at her and hoped it hit. He then began to circle and threw one directly at Legend then the last one at Vee.

The little boy was so excited. He spread his arms out and began to yell 'weeee!' as he ran and ran as fast as he could around the crowd, picking up water balloons and throwing them at whoever he passed.

Hearing her name, Valencia turned around just in time to see a water balloon hit her directly in the chest. She scowled and laughed at the same time. "Oh Ben, you did not just do that!" she yelled, grabbing about four water balloons and running towards the fleeing Benny. She threw one at him then the other at her brother. This was definitely a good idea. She loved water balloon fights, especially with all of her friends.

"Hey!" she laughed as she felt another water balloon his her from behind. She saw Jae fleeing the scene and she couldn't help but laugh. Her cousin was extremely happy to be here and she was glad they had brought him.

Turning around just in time for a balloon to splatter across his chest, Dusty's face erupted into a gigantic smile. "Oh Danny, you're gonna pay for that one!" The young man grabbed a handful of balloons and took off after the small Danny. He threw one then went on to the next victim. Who would that be? Savannah of course! he made a beeline for her the took off in the opposite direction. He heard the 'sploosh' and began to chuckle lightly.

His hair was soaked now. He ran a hand through the black, curly mane and continued to breath heavily. He was exhausted! This really took a lot out of him, but it was totally worth it.

Wait a second. Did Curt just throw a water balloon at him? Why yes he did. Dusty grabbed another balloon and launched it at Curt then ran in the opposite direction with a very mischievous smile on his face.

William scowled as he heard his cousin call him the name he only allowed Katie to call him and stuck his tongue out at her, knowing a good way to get her frightened enough to lob a baloon at her. "Hey Ari, have you seen any chocolate frogs lately?" He asked as he snuck around a tree to hide himself as he picked up a water balloon, not knowing what was in it.

Ariana ran from the volley of water balloons, slipping slightly on the wet grass as bombs hit the dirt splashing her with water. She giggled uncontrollably as she allowed herself to focus on Vannahs emotions for the moment, letting her be filled with the happiness.

"Hey Legend catch!" She shouted, thowing a balloon at the boy before grinning and turning the other way. She dodged her way weaving through the bodies looking around for William who hadn't andered her last question. "Hey Will, you kno you need to get hit once right?" She called out as she thought she spotted his blondish head in the sunlight.

She stopped suddenly when she heard William shout something about chocolate frogs but shook her head giggling, "It ain't going to work Wlie!" she replied as she continued running searching fr her next victim. "And why don't you go and try and have some fun bugging someone else eh?" She added over her shoulder as she took off.

He snickered, then blinked wondering why she wasn't reacting how she normally did by yelling at him about Eagles. Shruggin he climbed up the tree he was tanding under, the balloon in his pocket and picked his target. The girl Ari had been talking too, Lexi he thought her name was. All well a target is a target he thought, throwing the balloon and sliding down the tree, not astoping to see the result.

"Aiiiiiii!" Rapunzel shouted, throwing her arms up to block her face as Curt's balloon came sailing right for her head. It still landed on her nonetheless, hitting her left shoulder and soaking her to the bone. At least it missed my hair, Punz thought, grinning.

"Oooooh you evil Badger you," she muttered, still smiling. "Take that!" Punzel shouted, heaving a balloon back at Curt. She wasn't sure if this one was slime-filled or not, as she'd had to refill and hadn't even looked at what was in her hand.

"Eh Alexis!" Rapunzel yelled next, throwing a big balloon at the Gryffie girl. She grinned and ran in the opposite direction, throwing another balloon at the back of the Ravenclaw who'd been an Eagle last term. Ari was her name, right? Oh well. She was in the game and a great target at the moment...

Gem blinked intelligently up at Jared, slow recognition sketching across her fairy-like features as she met his dark eyes. A wide smile lifted the pale pink lips of the young Ravenclaw girl until the beam she gave her cousin nearly stretched from ear to ear. Her grin was innocent, but a bit tipsy, seeing as her condition was still shaky. She dropped the chain and bolted towards him, her arms opened wide to greet her family member. “COUSIN JARED!” She cooed, her golden orbs now saucer sized as she sprang her short 5’2” frame towards the strongly built man, intending to give him the largest hug she was capable of. However, as soon as her small frame collided with his, she was sent sprawling on the ground as if she had collided with a brick wall, instead of a human being. Palms stinging with the impact, and her toad croaking as if the Apocalypse was occurring, she climbed to her knees with a spinning head, her mouth forming a comical ‘o’. “You feel like marble… Like a vampire. However you’re much to tan to be one, so I’m guessing that you’re still a person, and haven’t been Changed…” She broke off from her rambling, her curious gaze sweeping over his neck as if she thought she might find a crescent shaped mark buried amongst the peach skin. Dusting off her clothes, she skipped up to him with such a happy expression, that the sun competed for its degree of brightness, and locked her arms around his waist, pulling him into a gleeful embrace. “It’s nice to be out,” Gem informed him, her sentence muffled by the material of his shirt. “Sorry I couldn’t make it to Diggory household this year. I hope the gnomes didn’t miss me too much.”

"Come on Sarah. Ill give you to the count of three. One...two...EEEEEEK!" the gryffindor squealed. Another water balloon had made contact with her leg, sending water into her shoe. She looked for the person who had thrown it and saw Mat running away, laughing. The image made her giggle too and she momentarily forgot about coaxing Sarah from her hiding place.

She got one of her balloons and threw one back at Mat. Missing terribly, she noticed Dusty distracted by Curt who had just thrown a water balloon at him, she smiled. Target! She got a couple more balloons from one of the overturned buckets and stuffed them in her pockets carefully so they wouldnt pop. She then aimed one at Dusty, chucklying merrily.

Benny was laughing hard at Valencia's reaction that he actually stopped and let her throw one at her. The impact of the balloon made him step back. "Wow Ve! What an arm! You should of been a softball player." he chuckled. Her throw was hard and accurate, perfect for a pitcher.

He then saw out of the corner of his eye a certain blond boy throwing a balloon at Vannah. The michevious smile formed back onto his face and he picked up a stray balloon that had not poped on the grass. He saw him laughing, perfect time to throw. He flew his arm back and threw straight for Curt. "Hey Curtis! Bombs away!"

Danny's face burst into a grin as his balloon made contact with Dusty. He then ran away laughing as he saw Dusty coming toward him with balloons in his hand. But he wasnt fast enough. Water began soaking down from the back of his head. It felt good and weird at the same time.

Seeing Lainie running with balloons in her hand, Danny chuckled. He still held a balloon in his hand and he chased after her. When he caught up to her, he broke the balloon over her head. High enough so it wouldnt get in her eyes, but low enough so that her hair was no longer dry.

Obie couldnt stop moving or laughing. When fresh water began to sink down his neck, the five year old jumped. "Aye!" he said, then turned to see one of the older kids popping a water balloon over his head. He began to laugh hysterically again and ran toward her.

When he was close enough to Mel he threw one aiming for her upper body, but he was too short and it landed close to her feet. But this was a huge accomplishment for the spanish born boy and he ran away from her with the biggest smile on his face. He then began toward one of the buckets to get more balloons.

What was with that boy?! That was NOT how you play. You threw balloons at people and ran, not run after a person with the balloon. Savannah scowled; Vincent was not making this nice business easy.

Pausing in her tracks, Vannah stopped running to see Legend had come to the rescue, pouring a bucket full of balloons, even slime filled ones, all over Vince's head. Although she shouldn't have let that distract her, she was laughing too hard to notice. "My little hero," She managed to say, after Alexis' little brother. Adding, "Thaaaankyou Legd-" Annd she was hit, twice, two balloons. Yup, thats what she got for not paying attention; Alexis was far too close to her.

"Suuuuuure it did, and whats with the mommy bit again?!" Only seconds if that, after uttering a sentance she heard Curt from behind say waterfall, and..yes, what a lovely waterfall! "You like doing that, don't you? She chirped, abruptly wiping dripping water from her face as she recalled on second year, if she was correct.

She didn't even have a moment to turn around before Dusty aimed another at her, and it hit of course right in the leg even after she tried moving. "I know where you sleep at night Dustin!" Vannah called, mock-warningly, through her laughter. Evil tag-teaming..

Kaitlynnh whipped around as she heard Legend, just intime to cover her face, the balloon hit near her feet and exploded, soaking her nicely. Huffing, She sent him a look, and went to grab afew more balloons.

First target: William. Skidding to a stop as she spotted him, Katie smirked innocently. "WILLIE!" She exclaimed, throwing the balloon at him but ran before seeing the results. "That is for saying I needed protected," Kaitlynnh yelled, over her shoulder, cheekily.

Happening upon her twin brother, with a spare ballon in hand, Katie called "Julian!" before throwing it. Errupting in a fit of giggles as it hit target, green slime dripping down from his head. "Oops!" She mused, face falling suddenly. "Hey wait! No! I want that back, I should have thrown that one at LEGEND!" Curses..

Even in the battle of war, Julian turned at the address of his name,and regretted it. He sighed; cold, wet, green slime covered his hair and dripped down. That was lovely..

And Katie was more concerned about getting the slime back, because it was ment for Lysander and not him. "Sorry Kaitlynnh, can't help you there! You did it, and I can't pull a timeturner out of thin air," He replied smartly, ducking flying balloons on his way further away from the chaos.

Not at first noticing Mel behind her, Lainie jumped, gasping out of surprise as she felt water gently tumble onto her head. Seeing the older girl run off, she started giggling and patted her hair. Looking about before running in the other direction, still holding onto her two older balloons.

"I ish gotted!" Laih squealed, excitedly, as Jae's water balloon hit her back. Goodness she didn't think she'd ever actually get hit; Tyson had said be careful of her, and Obie, but not baby them! She was a big girl too.

Pausing in her track, only a moment later someone had again snuck up behind her. "Waaaaain!" She stuck her tongue out at her cousin Danny, deciding he was too close to throw a balloon at; that would be unfair.

Seeing one of the girls she vaguely recalled being around her auntie Vina's age, Rapunzel, Lainie tossed a balloon at her as hard as she could, and continued running. Greenish brownish orbs caught a sight of a small creature between a bush and tree, crawling on all fours. The sunlight making the silvery, grizzled coat shine almost. "Cuuuuuub. Is. Out." The toddler announced, admittedly and obviously distracted by the badger baby.

Vince wasn't paying attention to anything around him as he walks toward Vannah. He didn't cared about how the game was been played or how he should be doing, he just wanted to make sure she got the message but it seems that someone had spot him and jump on him. He felt mostly water coming down on him but a certain green substance was now on his hair and all over his cloths. Assuming that this was the part where he had to walk out since he was eliminated. Walking back toward the tree where he was at first when he walks out, he took the wand that he had in his back pocket and cast scourgify on himself.

Glancing from time to time toward the action, he was glad that Lexi had in her target. Everyone seems to have fun with that game but he had no clue why it was that fun. After all it was just a game nothing more.

Mat who seems not having much troubles getting away from all the balloon. He could see that one of the girl that he had touch with one of his balloon had tired to caught him with one of hers and unfortunately failed. Sticking his tongue at her, he threw one more at her and get run out of there. He noticed that few of them were already hit by green slime. First that dark dude who didn't look like someone who was playing at all and then Julian. Turning his head toward the boy, he didn't think and ask: "Yo Dude!! Mind taking Seth while I'm not out of this game." Waiting for him to give an answer, he was trying to not been an easy target. Eyeing Katie, he threw several balloon at her. Maybe he would be lucky and get a slime one.

Mel was almost rolling on the floor as she saw the reaction on both little kids. They were so cute and at one point she didn't want to run away from them but the game was still going on and she could easily get hit by anyone. But her laughing stop short when she felt a balloon squashing on her back. Turning her head, she noticed that this one was coming from none other than Lexi. Grabbing a balloon that wasn't too far from her, she throw it at her friend as hard as possible.

Obie seems to have followed her because the next things she knew was water was all over her feet. Making a surprise face as the little boy almost hit her feet, she giggles looking a him running to get more balloons.

Jared knew right as he called to greet his cousin it was a mistake, because right as she turned around and recognized who he was, she seemed to have been energized tenfold. She came at him full throttle and slammed into Jared's body as if it were a wall and was knocked back down unpleasantly. Jared gasped and bent down to help her up but the young girl was already back on her feet within seconds. Jared looked back to Amber, giving her an uneasy look before looking back down to his insane little cousin.

Jared furrowed his brow as Gem began to describe what he was, and went over about five possibilities before she finally decided that he was indeed human. "Yep Gem, still a human." he said with a reassuring wink to is awry cousin Gemma. He loved enthusiastic people, but there was definately a line... that Gem ALWAYS crossed. Jared gave her a slight smile, "Well... thats good to hear." he said an eyebrow raised, she should probably STILL be at St. Mungo's, but here she was. Jared laughed out loud at Gem's next statement about the gnomes, the gnomes really did love Gem! Mainly because she always tried to feed them while him and his brothers were busy de-gnoming the garden. Yes, Gem sure did love those nasty little creatures. "Oh Gem, they miss you more than you know." he reassuring her with a warm smile, taking a look outside as he watched his little brother break a water balloon over Savannah's head. "Hey Gem, Curt's outside I bet he's dying to see you. Plus there's a water balloon fight out there." he said with a grin, Curt actually liked Gem's fawning personality, so Jared might as well sick her on him.

Curt was running along the outskirts of that lawn when WHAM, a water balloon had nailed him squarely in the back. He was thrown off guard and whipped around to see who had thrown it at him, he spotted that guy who he had hit earlier, Dusty right?, and smiled shaking his head. He really needed to get his hands on a slime filled one now.

Curt smirked as he noticed that he had slammed Punzel with his balloon, but out of nowhere Curt heard his name as Punzel cocked back to chunk a balloon at him. He wasn't going to get hit this time; with a quidditch player's natural agility he dived out of the way and landed hard on the ground as the balloon hit the ground where he was previously standing. Nasty slime popped out all around where he was, and Curt couldn't help but smile, he was still in it...close call.

Curt laughed at Savannah's reaction at him preforming the water fall onto her head. "Yes I do, in fact." Curt said with a broad smile, thinking back to the time he had done the same exact thing a few years back at the water fight on the Hogwarts grounds. He didn't have any time to say anything further though as Benny chunked a balloon straight over in Curt's direction, Curt didn't have time to dodge it or anything so he tried to use his soft hands to catch the balloon without it breaking. The plan failed miserably as right when the balloon hit his hands at sprayed cold water all over his face, Curt shook his head slightly in amusement before yelling after that guy Benny, "You have it coming now!!" he yelled out, smiling as she sifted through the bucket.

There it was! He found himself slime filled balloon and picked it up, he also grabbed two water balloons for protection. Who did he want to get out? Curt scanned the yard and his eyes landed on Valencia, that Gryffindor girl who had just graduated. Curt smiled mischieviously and threw the slime filled balloon across the yard, in target with Valencia. Curt stayed back to watch what happened before moving on. Now it was time for payback, first up, he saw Benny running around so that was definately going to be his first target. Curt grabbed his water balloon and aimed for the back of Benny's head, "Sorry mate!" he shouted to him as he accurately tossed the balloon in his direction.

Curt didn't know what to do with the last balloon, he really wanted to hit Jared but he wasn't anywhere to be seen. Instead, Curt's gaze settled on Sam, who was shuffling around not too far from him. With a grin, Curt lobbed up a balloon high into the air, (it was a rather large balloon too) so if it were to hit her, it would land right on top of her head. Curt sat there in amusement, hoping the balloon might hit its target.

Oooh, so close! Punz winced when her slime-filled balloon barely missed Curt. She shook her head and decided to give up on him......for the moment.

As Rapunzel ran to a bucket to grab a few more balloons, she felt something cold splatter against her right ankle.

"Bbbr!" Punz muttered, stopping in her tracks to inspect the damage. Luckily, it was just a water balloon; but who threw it? She looked around and spotted Vannah's adorable little niece pointing at a badger cub. Dang that girl's got good aim, Punz admired. "Aww, Rabid! Wanna play?" She giggled and waved at the badger and Lainie, making a mental note to come back to them when she had time. After she won this water balloon dodgeball madness, of course.

Grabbing a few more balloons, Punz started firing them off again. She launched a large one towards Lexi's friend....what's her name....Mel? MelMcSomething? Rapunzel's next target was one of the boys, Benny. And last target....hmm.....why not Vannah? She was a popular enough.

Punz launched her third balloon with an evil grin and an accurate throw, waiting to see if it made contact.

Valencia giggled and grabbed a few more water balloons before yelling back to Benny. "Thanks!" As if Dusty hadn't told her that before. Since she could remember she had an amazing arm. Just as the seventeen year old was about to throw another balloon at Legend, she felt another one hit her on her lower back. Drat! Slime! Sea green eyes landed on a certain badger who was dating her sister-in-law. "Savs! I hope you don't mind but I'm about to give Curt was he deserves!" she yelled; it was a nicer way of saying 'I'm going to kill him'. Launching a balloon at the boy she snickered the whole time as she went to sit out. She did get hit with slime after all.

"Better yet, I know where you sleep at night, Savina!" Dustin yelled back to her. He was completely soaked to the bone. Seriously, he was probably the wettest one there. Grabbing another balloon, the boy threw it at Curt just as Curt hit Benny. "Sorry mate. You get one of us, you get all of us!" he laughed. Obviously, Dusty was getting along with Curt, which was something he knew Savannah had been worried about. Picking up another balloon, the fifteen year old went up behind his little cousin and dropped it on his head. "RAIN!!!"

As soon as Jae had gotten the slime and water out of his face, he felt another liquid filled on splash on his head. "AH!" the eight year old yelled, turning around to see the culprit. "Dust! Ya gonna ge' it now!" he laughed. True, the boy was much smaller than his older and more mature(yeah right) cousin, but he could still pack a punch. He was a rugby player after all and he had a pretty good arm. Picking up another slime filled balloon, James made a beeline for his cousin and launched it. "PAYBACK!!!"

Holding back laughter as Jared’s cousin Gem basically collided into him Amber just shook her head. It wasn’t hard to believe that the kids here were a bit…loony. They were Alexis’s friends after all. Giving Jared a mock gasp of surprise her eyes went big. “Woah, Jared! I have to agree with Gem on that one. You do seem like a vampire. Do we need to get a healer here just in case?” The 22 year old asked still holding back a laugh. “You alright Gem? Jared’s right the other kids are outside.”

Not paying attention Legend wasn’t really surprised when he was hit in the chest with a balloon by Jae. “You’re gonna pay for that!” He said laughing and grabbing three water balloons. He hadn’t known the water was so cold. It didn’t matter though it was refreshing on a day like this. Nearly avoiding the balloon thrown by Ariana, Legend stuck his tongue out and threw one of his balloons right back at her.

Running past Katie Legend grinned. “Give that back I want to throw that one at Legend wah wah wah.” He mocked still grinning. “Like you could actually hit me with any water balloon.” The young boy teased right before throwing a water balloon right at Katie again, and one at Mat too. Making sure to run away fast Legend didn’t notice how close he was to the shed. Trying to run he felt like he was caught on something. Looking back, Legend saw that his shirt had gotten caught in the shed door latch. As the boy tried to make sure that he didn’t get hit by a balloon Legend pulled his shirt from the latch and ran away, not noticing that by pulling the latch he had opened the shed door.

Grabbing more balloons Alexis looked around to see who she could get next. Before deciding her next victim a slaph of cold water drenched her from above. Looking up she laughed and shook her head. “Thanks for that William.”

Hearing her name being called Alexis turned around only to get splashed by a balloon that hit the ground in front of her. Running to get more balloons Alexis grinned. Rapunzel was her next target after Dusty. Sneaking up behind the boy Alexis threw the balloon right at his neck.

Tyson watch from the sidelines as the kids threw the balloons at each other. He had a plan from the beginning. Once most of the people were hit with smile he'd come out and attack all of them. Noticing that some kids had been hit by the slime but didn’t come out he put his hands up to his mouth. “OI whoever got hit by slime, OUT.” He called. It wasn’t that difficult. Looking around the backyard he noticed something. A bunch of feathers coming out from the shed. Or…something that looked like a beak covered in feathers? "Um…Lexiiii, Alexis!” Tyson called out, pointing. “Looks like Reptar is out, lock him back up.”

Hearing her brothers calls Alexis’s face lit up. “No, no, no. Let’s show everyone.” She said dropping the balloons in her hand. Running up to the shed Alexis opened the door a little bit more and went inside. “HEY Vannah!! Everyone else come here.” She called coming out of the shed. In her hand she held a rope that was connected to a full grown… Hippogriff. “This is Reptar.”

After seeing that the door was open Reptar was surprised. The door was open but no one had come for him. Sticking his beak out the tiny opening he hoped that someone would notice him. It seemed like only moments after he had gotten his wish. His owner had come for him! The young girl one. Nudging her with his beak softly the Hippogriff made a happy soft of noise. Coming outside he saw that there were a lot of little young people out here.