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Chapter Four: Answers

Ari felt her stomach drop at the sight of her boyfriend, the look he was giving both herself and Zephyr was one that made her wanted to crawl into a hole and never come out. His warnings of being terribly jealous came back to her and all she could was swallow hard.

"K-Klaus?" She finally managed to squeak out as she quickly pulled her arms away from around Zephyr's neck.

Klaus's stony gaze flickered to her and then back to Zephyr as he marched his way towards them.

Ari glanced up at Zephyr surprised that he didn't seem more phased by the sight of her unhappy boyfriend but was surprised to see a look of almost amusement dancing in his eyes as he watched the older man approach them

"Ah..I was wondering when I'd be graced with your presence, Klaus." Zephyr stated dryly a smirk forming on his face.

Ari's eyes widened at his words as she glanced back at Klaus who didn't seem a bit surprised by his words.

(They know each other?) She thought confused.

"Here it's Prefect to you, Leyhelm." Klaus snapped clearly not amused by the gray haired young man's lack of respect at his title.

"Huh, suppose that's meant to put the fear in me? Sorry gonna take more then that to do it. Didn't learn my lesson when we were kids remember?" Zephyr stated with a sarcastic chuckle and smirk.

Klaus only gritted his teeth at his response clearly getting more and more irritated by the second at the conversation.

Ari swallowed hard as she glanced between the two, afraid of what might happen next. She tried to move herself in Zephyr's grip towards Klaus in hopes of defusing the situation. She let out a sharp hiss of pain however when all she managed to do was jar her injured ankle.

Seeing her sudden wince and hiss of pain Klaus's violet eyes snapped towards her and the look of irritation instantly left his vision. His violet eyes flashed back to Zephyr a look of anger replacing it.

"What did you do to her?!" He demanded his temper finally snapping as he quickly closed the distance and made to snatch her from Zephyr's arms.

The sudden look of rage on Klaus's face did little to phase Zephyr, if anything a knowing smirk suddenly formed itself on his lips as he glanced down at Ari and then back to him.

His grip tightened a little bit on Ari even as Klaus tried to take her from his grip.

"Well, well...this is interesting. Never thought I'd see the day when you'd get this upset over a woman..." Zephyr stated his green eyes dancing as he raised an eyebrow clearly enjoying getting under the older man's skin.

Klaus only glared at him his temper clearly boiling at this point.

"Just shut it already..." Klaus barked his eyes narrowing to slits as he glared at Zephyr.

Ari by this point had some what regained her senses, she could feel the tears prickling at the edges of her eyes from the pain.

She quickly tried to push it down as she realized the situation that was going on around her. She blinked her magenta eyes open to find herself in some sort of odd version of tug of war between her boyfriend and the mysterious young man that seemed to be goading him on.

She was basically sandwiched in between their chests, both of their arms wrapped around her bridal style. And for a brief second she honestly felt like a bone being fought over by a pair of dogs. She swallowed hard, not sure of what was going on but she certainly didn't' want it to see it continue.

The look on Klaus's face as he glared at Zephyr was unlike any look she'd ever seen him give anyone before, it made her heart hurt as she looked at him.

"K-Klaus..." She finally managed to say in a pleading voice as she looked up at her boyfriend.

As if her voice broke him out of a trance Klaus blinked, his violet gaze finally leaving Zephyr and meeting her magenta one. His gaze softened for a moment but was quickly replaced with one of concern as if remembering she was hurt.

Zephyr seemed to have the same reaction to her words, he quickly glanced down at her. And as if realizing what he'd been doing his cheeks flushed a light pink in embarrassment and his green eyes widened slightly.

Ari let out another small hiss of pain as she suddenly felt her leg being jarred a bit as Zephyr let his grip on her go. She glanced at him noticing the look of apology that flashed behind his green eyes as he gazed at her before clearing his throat.

"Y-you should probably get that ankle looked at, Ari..." He said his voice loosing most of it's malicious tone as he took a step back from the couple.

Klaus only sent him another glare at his words, but it seemed like most of his temper had disappeared now that he was focused back on concern for Ari's well being.

"Guess I'll see you later in class, good meeting you." He said giving her a smile, chuckling a little at the glare he received from Klaus before turning with a flutter of his cape to return to the boy's dorm.

Ari watched him go an odd feeling in her chest as she did. She blinked a little bit when she felt Klaus's grip on her tighten as if afraid she was going to disappear.

She glanced up at his face, catching the stormy look that was in his eyes and she felt her heart skip a beat at it.

"K-Klaus?" She finally breathed out after several seconds of him just standing there in his arms. He slowly blinked as if coming out of his thoughts, he glanced down at her his purple gaze causing her to wither slightly in his arms.

He didn't speak only closed his eyes before briskly turning, which caused her to make a noise of surprise as her hands instinctively gripped on to the front of his uniform and cape. He didn't say a word as he marched them both into the girl's dorm.

The Dorm Mother was in the lobby in an instant when she heard that Klaus was in with Ari injured. She gave them both concerned looks before looking at Klaus.

"My goodness! What happened?" She asked in a voice that sounded like a worried mother.

"She hurt her ankle practicing..." Klaus stated quietly nodding his head towards her ankle. The dorm mother made her way over to the appendage and took a quick look wincing as she looked at it.

Ari remained silent knowing it best to all things considered, she couldn't help but noticed the pained look on Klaus's face at the dorm mother's reaction.

"My that does look bad, I hope it isn't broken..." She mussed to herself shaking her head as she looked back at Ari giving her a cross look.

"Let me guess you were alone when this happened? Your lucky..." She said with a stern expression, but it quickly softened as she let out a soft sigh.

"Go ahead, Prefect Klaus and take her up to her room. I know she's in good hands with you, if you'll send down her room mate we'll see about getting her some dinner." She said her voice once again taking on that motherly tone as she glanced between Klaus and Ari a knowing look seeming to flash in her eyes as she turned to go into another room of the dorm.

"Yes Ma'am..." Klaus answered curtly before turning towards the stairs of the dorm. Ari felt herself tense up looking at them knowing how jarring they would probably be on on her ankle.

Klaus feeling her tense paused before the first stair, he glanced down at her.

"Relax, Bunnyhead. I'll be gentle..." He said softly, despite his mood he felt himself smirk a little at his own words. Ari as if sensing his thoughts blushed deeply before tucking her head under his chin to hide it and to brace herself for the stairs.

Several minutes later they arrived at the door to Ari and Amelia's room. Klaus had been true to his word taking the stairs slowly to make sure not to jar her injured leg. He had paused several times to silently check over her before continuing on.

Ari quietly glanced up at his face which wore and unreadable mask, she swallowed hard. It had been a long time since he'd put that up to where she couldn't read his features.

Though just from his body language and the tension she could feel in his arms she knew he was still not happy with what he'd witnessed at the gate. She wondered briefly what that was all about.

(How did he know Zephyr? And what was all of that about?) She thought to herself as she continued to peer up at her boyfriend's face.

She however had little time to dwell on anything further as he gently shifted her to knock on the door of her room. She felt a blush rise to her cheeks as Amelia opened the door.

Her amber eyes widening in both surprise, shock, and concern all at the same time as she looked at them.

"Oh my! Ari what did you do?!" She asked in concern as she looked between Ari and Klaus before quickly scurrying out of the way to give Klaus room to enter.

"I had a little accident practicing..." Ari mumbled quietly as Klaus pushed past the other girl and strode over to Ari's bed to lay her down on the mattress.

"Yeah...the Dorm Mother sent me a note telling me you guys were on the way. Goodness you really know how to do these things up right!" She said shaking her head a little as she walked over to the other side of the bed.

Ari only gave her a half hearted glare before wincing as Klaus readjusted the pillows behind her before allowing her to sink backwards into them. He then turned his attention to her injured foot, gently removing her boot and sock.

Amelia cringed as she looked at the state of her best friend's ankle.

"Ouch...that looks bad..." She mumbled to herself, earning a little bit of a glare from Klaus as he looked up from Ari's ankle.

Seeing the look on the Prefect's face she quickly shut her mouth and swallowed hard.

"Well...the Dorm Mother asked if I'd come down and help her get you some dinner ready. I'll just go ahead and leave you two alone." Amelia said quickly deciding it best to leave them alone. She didn't know Klaus as well as Ari did but she could tell by the look in his eyes that there was more going on here then just Ari having an accident.

Ari gave her a thankful smile.

"Thanks, Amelia..." She said quietly earning a smile from her best friend before the other girl scurried out of the room.

Once she was gone Ari turned her attention back to Klaus, wincing a little as his hands gently prodded her ankle. Noticing the look of pain he paused before he continued, sighing heavily after a few seconds.

"Well...it isn't broken, thankfully just a really bad sprain. I'm only going to cast a slow healing spell on it...you'll be able to put weight on it by tomorrow but not much else. " He stated finally finishing his exam before calling his wand to cast the spell.

Ari only nodded her head a little at his words as he cast the spell on her, the warm soothing glow that enveloped her caused her to relax a little as some of the pain lessened she allowed her head to loll back a little on the pillows behind her as she did.

"But none the less! That still doesn't excuse the fact that you're in this situation!" Klaus's sharp voice caused her head to pop back up off the pillow she cringed at hearing the angry tone in his voice.

"What were you doing in the first place?!" He barked his purple eyes boring into her, she was suddenly reminded of the last time she'd been injured and he freaked out.

She felt her self shrink in on herself a little at his glare, it had been a long time since he'd directed his anger at her.

"I-I was practicing the light spells we had learned yesterday...and I guess it just got a little out of control." She said looking down as not to meet his gaze, feeling her heart race a little again at the thought of those hot embers falling towards her.

"A little out of control?! You idiot...you could have been hurt so much worse then this!" He stated motioning with his hand down at her ankle.

He'd seen the look on her face when she'd mentioned the light spell, he could only imagine how much worse the spell had probably gone and he hated to think of what else could have happened to her. He felt his heart clench at even the thought.

Ari flinched as she looked away, she knew he was right as she swallowed hard.

"You have no idea how much you scared me when I saw you being carried through those gates!" He stated his eyes closing as he turned his face away from her with a sigh. It was true he thought his heart was going to stop in that moment.

"I-I'm sorry..." She said quietly feeling guilty for making him worry about her. She knew how much he worried about her well being, she could only imagine what had run through his head when he saw her having been gone all day.

"And of all the men to see you with on top of it all!" Klaus stated the anger coming back into his voice as he turned to look at her. His violet eyes flashing as he did, Ari felt her self once again look away at his glare.

"What were you doing with Zephyr Leyhelm in the first place? That damn conniving little brat...if he had anything to do with this so help me..." Klaus started his eyes narrowing as his fists clinched.

"H-He didn't do anything, Klaus..." She said feeling slightly offended at his sudden judgment of the gray haired young man. She knew from earlier they clearly didn't get along but to hear him blatantly blaming him for something that wasn't his fault made her feel a little angry at her boyfriend.

"I wouldn't put it past him..." Klaus stated still clearly not believing her.

Something inside Ari broke at that moment and she felt the anger at his words suddenly boil over as she met his glare.

"Klaus...that isn't fair! Zephyr was the one who actually saved me, if it wasn't for him I would have been hurt much worse when the light ball I was trying to control exploded!" She snapped back cross her arms defiantly.

"If anything you should be thanking him for saving me, and bringing me back here!" She stated continuing to glare at him.

She almost instantly felt her self wither under the glare he was giving her. Realizing she had probably just made him madder with her words of defense of the gray haired young man.

Klaus wouldn't lie in saying hearing her defend the younger man didn't cause his anger and jealousy to come to the surface. Just the idea of another man holding her even in help caused his blood to boil.

But all of that melted away in an instant looking at her, as much as he hated to admit it she was right in her anger towards him he had jumped to conclusions. And knowing Ari she wouldn't have gotten mad enough to snap at him like this for no reason.

He sighed a little in resignation as he turned his head away the last of his anger ebbing away as he did.

"Your right...I got carried away. I just couldn't stand the idea of another man touching you, even if he was helping. That was supposed to have been me not him..." Klaus said quietly realizing part of his anger had also been at himself for not being there to help her when she needed him.

Again the thought of what could have happened to her causing his heart to thump against his rib cage, her inclusion of an explosion didn't help that idea either.

Ari felt her gaze soften as she looked at him, she did remember his warnings of being terribly jealous of other men so she should have known what conclusions he'd jump to. It still didn't excuse his behavior however but at least it seemed taken her words to heart.

"So are you going to tell me about this explosion you mentioned?" Klaus asked his voice softening slightly as he raised an eyebrow at her.

Ari cringed a little at realizing she'd included that part in her rant. She sighed a little as she hung her head a little.

"On second thought...I've had enough excitement out of you for one day." Klaus stated shaking his head a little bit as he slowly pulled himself up from his position on the bed to stand as he put his hands on his hips and looked down at her.

"You're really more trouble then your worth..." He muttered closing his eyes.

Ari felt her heart clench deep within her chest as she looked at him, her eyes turning apologetic.

"I-I'm sorry..." She mumbled looking down.

She blinked in surprise as she suddenly felt a weight on the bed beside her, she wiped her head up to find Klaus setting beside her on the bed. She was caught even more off guard when she felt his arms wrap around her from behind as he pulled her into his chest.

She wiggled a little in his grip, wincing when she moved her ankle. His spell had helped and she could already feel the pain leaving, but it still hurt to move it much.

"Relax...just lean into me." He commanded gently into her ear, blushing deeply she finally relented allowing herself to lean back against him. The feeling of his heart beating against her back causing her to relax as she did.

They sat like this for several minutes, Ari picking up the fact that he kept his arms protectively wrapped around her almost as if he were afraid she might vanish again. She really did feel bad about making him worry about her.

Her thoughts slowly began to drift, and as much as she hated to admit it the first place they went were to the unusual encounter with Zephyr. She knew there was more to the story then Klaus was telling her. She debated for a few minutes on asking him, she was enjoying the attention she almost hated to ruin the moment.

"What are you thinking about, Bunnyhead?" He asked from above her as if reading her mind. She blinked a little bit as she turned her head to look up at him.

"Well...earlier at the gate, you and Zephyr know each other don't you?" She finally asked holding her breath a little in hopes that he wouldn't get mad at her question.

She felt him heave a sigh at her question.

Honestly he wasn't surprised at her question, he wouldn't lie and say he would have been happier if she hadn't asked. But he also knew Ari well enough to know her curiosity would eventually get the best of her.

"We do.." He said pausing as if trying to decide how to continue on with his story. Ari noticed the odd look in his eyes as she craned her neck to look up at him.

"As you probably know, the Leyhelm family are famous for their wand making. Their family is actually very old acquaintances with mine." He stated quietly.

"Ooh...I guess that makes sense." Ari stated making a noise of understanding. Klaus only chuckled a little at her response.

"His father and mine used to work together when Elias and I were children. So whenever they would collaborate at my home he would bring Zephyr and his twin sister, Zakiya with him." Klaus stated his eyes taking on a far away look as if remembering the past.

"Their both Elias's age, I think our parents hoped that some social interaction would be good. And for a bit we all got along well enough. They were closer to Elias then me since they were closer in age..." He stated shifting a little as he continued on with the story.

"But then Zakiya fell ill, her parents took her to the best healers and doctors. But not even magic seemed to cure her disease.." He stated shaking his head a little bit, Ari could see the slightest hint of sadness deep with in his eyes.

"So her parents sent her away to live with relatives, and after that Zephyr changed..." He stated giving another sigh.

"I guess he was acting out with out Zakiya, but whenever he would come over he began picking on Elias. Teasing him and playing horrid jokes on him...and always getting him into trouble." Klaus stated his eyes narrowing a little bit at the thought.

"Worse then you?" Ari asked raising her eyebrows at him trying to kid with him. But seeing the serious look in her eyes she quickly allowed the smile to fade.

Klaus gently shook his head, surprising her with his lack of anger at her teasing.

"With me it's different, I know how far to take it...Zephyr never learned that limit. He goes to far with it." He stated another look flashing through his eyes as he spoke one that Ari couldn't quite make out.

(Hmm...so he's basically a bully then?) She thought to herself that picture not fitting the flirty young man she'd met earlier. Though his attitude change when they'd met up with Klaus made her wonder.

"Is this the reason why Elias has been acting so off recently?" She asked craning her neck once again to look at him.

"Yes, my brother is more sensitive then I am...and while he's older now I think those memories from when he was younger still influences him when he's around Zephyr. That and the two are competitive to a fault.." Klaus stated shaking his head a little bit in exasperation.

"So I take Zephyr will be in our class? That's the reason he wanted you to talk with the Headmaster?" She asked again tilting her head a little bit.

Klaus only nodded his head as he closed his eyes.

"I've told Elias many times to just stand up to him once and for all. As much as I'd love to I can't protect him forever..." He stated quietly.

Ari couldn't help but feel a small tug at the corners of her mouth at his words. It always warmed her heart to hear him talk about caring for Elias. Her brows furrowed a little bit as she had a sudden thought.

"So what about you? Didn't Zephyr try the same thing with you?" She asked tilting her head a bit.

Klaus only looked down at her with a raised eyebrow, a smirk coming across his face as he did.

"Oh...he tries it, but he's learned I'm not the same as my brother. He also knows what happens if he goes to far." Klaus stated chuckling a little darkly.

Ari's eyebrows raised high feeling a chill at his words.

"He tries pushing my buttons though, I suppose that is one area he still gets to me." Klaus stated with a small shrug.

"It's to bad really, if he would focus and apply himself Zephyr really is a gifted healer with magic...but he doesn't use the talent.." Klaus stated his voice drifting off as that same distant look crossed his face.

Ari wondered what that look meant, it was the second time she'd seen it on Klaus's face. There was for sure something deeper here that he wasn't telling her she could feel it. But she also knew that trying to pry it out of him would be futile.

She was about to ask him another question on the topic, but was interrupted at that moment by a knock on the door. Both she and Klaus looked up to see Amelia enter the room a tray of food in her hands.

Her amber eyes widened slightly when she looked up to see them, her eyebrows raising slightly at Ari as she walked over and sat down the tray down on the vanity.

"I'll just leave this here..." She said quickly as she left the tray on the vanity before she turned back towards them.

"I-I'll just go visit my friend for a little while, looks like you two have things under control." She stated flashing Ari a teasing smile with a wink before she turned and quickly scampered out of the room.

Ari and Klaus both exchanged a look before they both broke out into laughter at Amelia's reaction.

Ari laughed for a few more minutes before she glanced back up at Klaus. His story about Zephyr had struck something deep with in her she wasn't for sure what but she couldn't shake the feeling of being drawn to the silver haired young man.

And that's it for Chapter Four! Looks like the plot thickens...guess we'll find out if Elias's fretting is warented in the next couple chapters or not. Guess we'll also find out more about Zephyr as we go along too...

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