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Post by JUVIA HIMURA on May 26, 2024 11:19:29 GMT -5
Juvia chuckled softly, her eyes twinkling with the kind of secret knowledge that always seemed to follow her. "The Grand Staircase, Levi, is a labyrinth designed to test not just our navigation skills, but our patience and creativity. There's no one way to conquer it, but there are certainly ways to make it more... cooperative." She leaned in slightly, as if sharing a cherished secret. "I find that a polite request often works wonders. The castle has a way of responding to respect, you know. Mahoutokoro was the same."
It couldn't be helped. Juvia just gave some personal, identifying information away about herself. She had to give herself some self reassurance that Levi had better things to do with his time than to look into Juvia's past at another Wizarding School. Fortunately, she was inches behind him which allowed her to better mask her embarrassment.
Once she was able to return to her stoic expression, Juvia reached out, her fingers barely brushing the edge of the frame. "Try casting a spell on it. Something simple, unharmful. It may be wanting something." she thought momentarily. "Perhaps some light?"
Post by LEVI HILFIGER on May 26, 2024 19:31:32 GMT -5
" The staircase has challenged me once or twice!" He replied letting out a laugh still having the distant memory of the student's attempt in his mind. Another laugh escaped his mouth before finally taking a deep breath. " The boy was immobilised for a week though, maybe I should stop laughing at that. " He replied controlling not only his breathing but also his laughter.
It was when she mentioned respect and then a bit of her past came out that caused him to snap his neck in her direction. " Did you say Mahoutokoro? " He repeated remembering his owl with Acacia many moons ago. " I heard that's an interesting school." He replied before shrugging his shoulders. He had a feeling that she didn't want to talk about and respected that.
"Lumos!" He whispered as he placed the light over the portrait to no avail. " Got any other ideas? " He said as he flicked his wand to turn the bright light off. " Maybe you could try a water charm? " Elemental magic was often the key to these surprises and tricks.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on May 27, 2024 7:20:35 GMT -5
Juvia tilted her head slightly, her silky black hair cascading over one shoulder like a waterfall as she listened to his laughter. Her lips curled into a mischievous smile, her caramel eyes glinting with a playful spark. "The staircase can be quite the trickster," she murmured, her voice a melodic lilt that seemed to dance through the dimly lit corridor. "But a week of immobilization? That's a bit harsh, even for Hogwarts."
When he mentioned Mahoutokoro, her expression grew momentarily wistful, shadows of old memories flickering across her face. "Yes, Mahoutokoro," she confirmed. But, kept it at that. Even mentioning it in a growing safe spot like Hogwarts made her stomach turn into immediate knots. Juvia was glad that he didn't inquire further, in-fact it trickled levels of respect in her eyes.
Then it was time to focus on the task at hand. Drawing her wand with a flourish, Juvia stepped forward, her demeanor shifting from playful to focused in an instant. She pointed her wand at the portrait and whispered, "Aguamenti!" A stream of crystal-clear water shot forth, shimmering in the dim light as it splashed against the painting.
Post by LEVI HILFIGER on May 27, 2024 21:17:44 GMT -5
" Well this is interesting. " He replied watching the water stream hit against the portrait to do absolutely nothing. It was disappointing but the two were stuck with a little puzzle. " Nothing as tricky as this possibly." He replied looking back over to Juvia thankful for her attempt with the water charm.
Puzzled, Levi looked around and suddenly a light bulb turned on. Not just in his mind but also the portrait. More a lamp if anything. " Look a lamp!" He said remembering what floor they were on. " Oh here we go. " He placed his wand back into his pocket before he smiled at Juvia. " Ready?" He asked before facing the portrait and blank space.
" I've got a blank space maybe... I'll write my name." He said before pressing his finger against the portrait canvas before drawing out his name with his finger. The portrait creaked before slowly opening up revealing an even darker passageway. " Alright let's go in. Ladies first. " He said with a cheeky smile on his face.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on May 28, 2024 9:11:47 GMT -5
Her initial attempt with the water charm might have failed, but Levi’s quick thinking had opened up a new path. She appreciated his resourcefulness, even if he did have a habit of being a tad silly (fortunately, Juvia doesn't understand the obvious Taylor Swift Reference). She arched an eyebrow as Levi inscribed his name on the portrait canvas, the doorway creaking open in response. The darkness beyond the newly revealed passageway seemed to pulse with untold mysteries, a tempting invitation that Juvia could hardly resist.
She cast a quick glance at Levi, her lips curling into a playful smile. "If there are any curses or traps, you'll owe me a Butterbeer for taking the lead." Levi was gaining more and more respect out of her by the minute. Lest, she get carried away and lower her many walls.
With that, she stepped forward into the passageway, her wand drawn and held aloft. "Lumos," she whispered, the tip of her wand igniting with a soft, blue-tinged light that pierced the darkness. The narrow corridor ahead was lined with ancient stone, the air heavy with the scent of dust and adventure.
Post by LEVI HILFIGER on May 28, 2024 10:10:23 GMT -5
Levi, giggled slightly at what Juvia had said. " See the leadership qualities you have here are reason enough for the school to consider you being a prefect. " He said while tapping his badge pressed against his school robes before looking over to the opened portrait. It was a surprise even for him that the portrait had opened at all with what he would like to call Hilfiger luck.
"Lumos." He repeated after seeing Juvia illuminate the tip of her wand with a bright light before he slowly followed behind her. " Now, I don't know where this actually leads too, but, if you need assistance, I'm right behind you. " He joked before noticing a light at the other end of the pathway. The little flicker of light in the distance getting brighter the closer they got.
" Hold on a second. " Levi called out noticing a second light source in the distance as he tiled his head and waved his wand. To his surprise, he saw that the other light source had mimicked his actions. " It's a mirror. " He stated as he also just noticed the passageway getting smaller and smaller the deeper they got in.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on May 28, 2024 10:14:28 GMT -5
Juvia couldn't help but smile at Levi's comment about her leadership qualities. The idea of being a prefect amused her; she thrived on unpredictability and chaos, traits not typically associated with the role. Perhaps that's why she wanted to become one. Juvia has the end goal to make change, perhaps she could start with the simplicity of the role of Prefect.
As they stepped into the hidden passageway, Juvia's eyes gleamed with curiosity. She relished moments like these—uncovering the secrets of Mahoutokoro was a pastime she never tired of. "I'll keep that in mind," she said, her voice a playful whisper as she led the way, her wand casting a bright, steady light ahead of them.
At Levi's call to hold on, Juvia paused, turning to see him waving his wand. The mimicry of his actions by the distant light made her smile. "A mirror, you say?" She stepped forward, peering down the gradually narrowing passage. "How curious. Mirrors in ancient magical castles are never just mirrors."
Post by LEVI HILFIGER on May 28, 2024 10:32:29 GMT -5
" Nothing in the castle is ever what they appear to be here in general. " He replied back as he tried to squeeze past her to lead the way as he got closer and closer to toward the what he believed was a mirror. " The roof's really getting smaller here. " He replied as his breathing got heavier and faster. The tightness of the passageway meant that air being circulated was also going to be a problem for them.
Finally, he had reached the so called mirror and to his surprise, he was actually right. However, the mirror was no ordinary mirror. Despite his wand being in his left hand, the opaque mirror that had been clouded with years of storage reflected something different. The reflection was of them upside down and reversed so that his wand was in his right hand.
" Curious. " He stated as he turned around to notice the passageway and the distance view of the Grand Staircase in the passageway behind them. " It's like it's a whole upside down world kind of thing? Did you ever have anything like this at your former school? " He asked hoping not to often Juvia for tapping into her past slightly.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on May 29, 2024 7:22:09 GMT -5
Juvia watched with a bemused smile as Levi squeezed past her, his determination to take the lead adding to the sense of adventure. "You're right," she said, her voice echoing softly in the tight passageway. "Hogwarts is a place where appearances are deceiving." As Levi reached the mirror and made his observation, Juvia stepped closer, her eyes narrowing in curiosity. The reflection showed them upside down and reversed, a disorienting sight that sparked her intrigue. "Fascinating," she murmured, her mind racing with possibilities. "An upside-down world..."
Levi's question about Mahoutokoro made her pause, her gaze distant for a moment as she recalled her time at the ancient wizarding school in Japan. "Mahoutokoro had its own mysteries," she replied thoughtfully. "There were enchanted gardens that seemed to change with the seasons on a whim, and ancient runes that revealed secrets to those who could decipher them. But nothing quite like this."
She focused back onto the mirror. "There must be a reason why it shows us reversed and upside down. Maybe there's a clue in the reflection." She examined the image, noting every detail, from the way their wands appeared to the reversed scenery of the Grand Staircase.
Post by LEVI HILFIGER on May 31, 2024 20:50:06 GMT -5
"Thank you." He responded as Juvia allowed him to pass and take the lead despite originally allowing her to take the lead. Not that he didn't believe Juvia couldn't lead but more so his curiosity got the better of him. " You're on the mark with that one. " He replied to her as he continued to observe the weird upside-down reflection being presented on the mirror.
"Enchanted Gardens? " The thought made him even ever more curious about the school. He questioned if he would ever have the chance to visit a school like that. Hogwarts had magical plants but he could only imagine the scenery at Mahoutokoro. " Now that's interesting too but I really am perplexed by this mirror thing. " He paused for a second as he walked closer toward the mirror before tapping his wand on it.
" Did you see that? " He asked as he tapped his wand not once but twice more. Each tap causing the mirror reflection to ripple slightly as Levi's head tilted once again. " Look." He finally took a deep breath before tapping the mirror reflection once more before noticing his wand going through the reflection and into a different room. " It seems to be a walk way of some sorts. "
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on May 31, 2024 23:08:31 GMT -5
Juvia watched with keen interest as Levi explored the mirror, her eyes flickering with excitement at each ripple. "Yes, enchanted gardens," she said absently, her attention fully on the unfolding mystery.
When Levi's wand passed through the mirror, Juvia's breath caught in her throat. "A walkway," she repeated, her voice tinged with awe. "Of course. It’s a portal, cleverly disguised to challenge anyone who stumbles upon it."
She stepped forward, but promptly looked back at him. "You first or me?"
Post by LEVI HILFIGER on Jun 2, 2024 3:50:27 GMT -5
He let out a small laugh before thinking about the amazing place he currently called home. " It's just the gift that keeps on giving don't you think? " He replied before he shook his head and shrugged his shoulders. " I'll lead the way this time. " He said making it look like a chivalry act more than anything.
Levi slowly stepped through the walk way to find himself in a darkened room. " It's kinda of ... Woah." He stated as the last bits of his clothing entered the darkened room. " Lumos." he whispered as his voice continued to echo in the distance. " It's a lot bigger than I thought. " He took another few steps forward when he turned around and noticed he was alone.
The walkway and silvery reflection was gone and Levi's anxiety started to rise. "Hello!" He called out only hearing his voice speak back to him and echoing at that. Another step forward he took before he found himself falling down a hole. Free falling into what looked like in the distance, a shimmer of light.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on Jun 2, 2024 10:31:35 GMT -5
Juvia stepped through the portal just as Levi disappeared from sight, her surroundings shifting to a darkened room that seemed to swallow sound and light alike. The silence was thick, only broken by the faint echoes of Levi's voice, which quickly faded into nothingness. Her heart skipped a beat as she realized the walkway had vanished, leaving her seemingly alone. She felt a rare emotion, scared. But it was equally matched with the thrill of the adventure.
"Levi?" she called, her voice steady despite the rising tension. "Lumos," she whispered, the tip of her wand flaring to life and casting a soft glow around her. She moved cautiously, her wand held high as she scanned the room. "Where did you go?" she murmured, more to herself than anyone else.
The room was vast, its boundaries hidden in shadow. Ancient tapestries hung on the walls, depicting scenes of magical battles and mythical creatures. Juvia's gaze swept over them, searching for any clue or sign of Levi. Then she heard it—a faint, distant echo of a cry, followed by the unmistakable sound of a body hitting the ground. Her pulse quickened. "Levi!" she called again, her voice more urgent now. She followed the sound, her footsteps echoing eerily in the cavernous space. As she approached the area where she had last heard him, she felt a strange, disorienting shift in the air, like the ground beneath her was not quite stable.
With a swift motion, she pointed her wand at herself and muttered, "Arresto Momentum." The spell would slow her fall, hopefully allowing her to reach Levi safely. Then, without another moment's hesitation, she stepped off the edge and plunged into the darkness below. The air rushed past her, the light growing steadily brighter as she descended. Juvia's spell took effect, her fall slowing to a gentle glide. As she neared the bottom, she could see Levi sprawled on the ground, a soft glow surrounding him. She landed gracefully beside him, her wand still alight.
Post by LEVI HILFIGER on Jun 2, 2024 21:32:02 GMT -5
A groan escaped his mouth as he rolled around on the dusty and dirty floor. The only thing he heard was the sound of a fire place crackling away in the distance of the dimly lit room he somehow arrived in. His eyes blinked a few a times before he turned around and tried to find his bearings and identify where he was. A room he had not been in before. " Why is the fireplace running?" He whispered to himself as he slowly sat up feeling a sense of dizziness and warmth around him and in particular, his left arm in which he landed on.
Sitting upright, he felt a spike of pain running down his left arm and on closer inspection, it seemed the bone had been broken with his fall. "Great. Just great. " He whispered as he bound his arm toward his chest with his robes. It was here he noticed Juvia's graceful fall toward the ground. " Now that's just cheating. " He responded letting out a small laugh.
" I think I broke my arm. " He responded looking down at it and back to Juvia.
Post by JUVIA HIMURA on Jun 2, 2024 23:36:25 GMT -5
She took a deep breath, her mind racing through the healing charms she had learned. "Ferula," she incanted softly, although, the spell was hardly effective and ended up conjuring strings of adhesive rather than a proper splint. "Well, I tried."
As Juvia tried to shake off the feeling of failure, her eyes drifted to the room around them. The fireplace's crackling flames cast dancing shadows on the walls, revealing the room's grand but eerie atmosphere. Dust-covered furniture and forgotten relics hinted at a place long abandoned. "Where do you think we are?" she mused aloud.
Standing, she offered Levi a hand to help him up. "We need to find a way out of here," she said, her voice resolute. "But first, let's see if there's anything useful in this room." Juvia's wand illuminated the dim corners and hidden alcoves. Her eyes caught sight of a dusty old book on a nearby table, its cover adorned with intricate runes. She opened it cautiously, the pages brittle and yellowed with age. "This might have some clues," she murmured, scanning the text.