Transfiguration Lesson 3: Survivor

[Ivan Kresimir]

"Ivan Kresimir" he said in the same deep voice, "I will play." He didn't mind either way which team he was on, he did enjoy playing things though. He had only been sorted into his house that morning and was still not sure about the different houses here, and since no one was wearing their robes he didn't have a clue who was who or in what houses anyways. One student was as good as another and he might as well meet some others if he was going to actually try to make a go at this school.

He stood up and brushed the sand off his pants, even though he'd just sat down he didn't mind getting up again.

[Samantha Montgomery]

Samantha laughed joining them, "That's not hardly fair four against two." she turned and looked back towards Rystain, "You are going to be on my team aren't you?" she asked then glanced towards Lance and Eve, " And I wouldn't break up a happy home." Finally she turned towards Ivan, "Hi, I'm Samantha, and I would be most grateful for you to play on *my* side, seeing as how that would be fair." she said impishly, she sighed, " Besides I think I'm going to need all the help I can get with a few star quidditch players here. " she said motioning towards Josh and Lance then she returned her attention on Ivan, " Have you ever played quidditch?" She took a look at his form and almost laughed at herself, he looked as if he played many sports.

[Rystain Quandry]

"Of course I will... Slytherin's till the end and all that right?" Rystain gave his normal lazy charming grin at Samantha and walked to a good empty beach spot that would make a good play area for them. He looked at the new guy who was joining the game, Ivan seemed okay if you liked the strong silent dark looking types. Rystain looked at Samantha to see if she'd managed to have this one hooked on her finger too, but the guy either hadn't noticed her or he hadn't cared. Rystain chuckled to himself as he waited for the others.

[Rebecca "Bek" Caldwell]

Bek had turned to her friends Seth, Maxi, and Gage. "Hey guys!" she said, seeing them all dressed in comfortable clothes. "Wonder when we'll figure out what is going on..."

[Samantha Montgomery]

Sam wasn't out to hook another guy, she didn't know what she was doing with the guys she had "hooked" but she was eager to meet new people, she really was a friendly person, or at least she was trying to be one here anyway. She wouldn'tve minded girlfriends either if anyone besides Lyra actually cared to talk to her without hostility.

It was strange yearning for friends yet firmly believing she didn't need any.

[Ivan Kresimir]

Ivan looked at the girl who had introduced herself as Samantha. He nodded without saying much "I will join your team then." He noticed the girl but then looked towards where the other man holding the ball stood and walked towards him, since it seemed the guy had chosen the girl's team as well. He didn't let on to his thoughts either, he never did.

[Samantha Montgomery]

Sam moved back to where her "team" was at with a brilliant smile on her face, she was feeling rather playful, even though her Romanian friend was the silent type it didn't get her down.

"Well then gents...shall we?"

[Ivan Kresimir]

Ivan's eyes flickered over Sam again as she approached them. She looked fearless and he wondered, his eyes sharp but friendly. He saw more than he ever let on, but he only smiled at the girl who looked about his age and nodded that he was indeed ready and turned to look at the two athletic looking guys and a slender mousy girl between them. He didn't know any of them but they all seemed friendly enough.

[Samantha Montgomery]

Sam repeated the question to the other side if they were ready to play. She waited for an affirmative answer before suggesting that Rystain take the serving position since he had the ball. She herself got in a position to play.

[Eve Mallory]

Eve steadied herself, she was good at this game, but she glanced at the teacher once more, were they really going to be allowed to just play during this class period, that would be cool, but the nigging thought of "survivor" struck in her mind.

"Ready guys?" she asked bending her knees making her even lower to the ground but here it was an asset as she was prepared to counter strike the ball back to the otherside.

[Lance Jordan]

Lance nodded as he said "Ready! Hey Josh lets make Eve proud shall we?" He grinned, already mentally getting into competition mode. He loved the thrill of any sport and competition, even if it was a friendly match. But he had played this game with Eve and Josh so many times growing up it was going to be fun.

[Rystain Quandry]

Despite his opposition to muggle games, he had seen it played and picked up quickly so he knew what to do. It had more to do with his afinity with sports in general than it did with anything else. He knew that Lance and Josh were usally two of the best chasers in Quidditch this year at Hogwarts as he had played against them before. He also knew they tended to excel at most sports so it would not be an easy win, but Rystain didn't mind if they won at a muggle sport anyways. Regardless he would make sure they got a run for their galleons if they did win.

Rystain waited until everyone looked ready and served the ball to the other team.

[Eve Mallory]

"Got it!" Eve yelled alerting her teammates that she had the ball so they didn't all dive for it and crash into one another. Her small hands fisted together underneath and she bounced the ball back over the net to the other team.

[Maxi Borale]

Maxi didn't really want to play Volleyball. She was horrible at muggle sports. So she sat down next to Seth and watched the others play until class started. "You know how to play this?" She asked Seth.

[Lyra Newbury]

Lyra watched as Sam gathered up a larger group than expected to play volleyball. Of course the Quidditch boys were in, and a new bloke she hadn't met yet. Another transfer. There were so many this year it seemed like England was being overran with them all.

She watched and waited for the game to begin, looking over everyone who had agreed to play. Sam looked the least prepared for the sport, mainly due to her unreasonably showy attire. Eve, next to Sam, was looking like a nun, nearly covering every inch of her too thin body.

Rystain served the ball and the game began. Lyra struggled to follow the rules, not being very familiar with the muggle sport. But she did admire how the boys' muscles flexed as they reached for the volleyball.

[Ivan Kresimir]

Ivan jumped into the air with a surprising power and grace as he blocked the ball close to the net as it was returned to the other team. His body would have been like a panther if any animal could be used to describe it. He didn't waste unnecessary effort in his movements, each one precise and powerful but he moved with a grace you would not expect from such a sturdy build. He might be the type to spend hours with books, but he was not your average ravenclaw student.

[Eve Mallory]

Eve was surprised how quickly Ivan returned the ball and she knew that one of the boys would have to return it over if they could get to it in time.

[Samantha Montgomery]

Sam was surprised as well and gave a small grin for the hit, " Nice." she muttered to herself but it was audible enough for him to hear, she appreciated soft movement sleek and strong just like a panther, his demonstration of strength was stealthy subtle but still powerful and Sam could appreciate his form. He was...graceful, that was the word.

[Lance Jordan]

Lance was quick to stop the ball and set it into the air though he'd not expected it to be returned quite so fast. This Ivan was not not what he appeared on the surface that was for sure. He was obviously going to give them a challenge and Lance already knew that Rystain would. The two girls asside, this would definatly be a close match.. though Lance also knew that Eve could hold her own when she tried.

The ball went into the air and he got out of the way as he saw Josh come up almost instinctively to slam the ball across the net to the other team. Not a word had been spoken this time between the twins, it was almost an uncanny link when they played sports.

[Josh Jordan]

Josh was surprised as well at how quick the ball was returned over the net by the Ivan. There was sure more to this guy than he had imagined. He kept his eye on the ball. He was proud of Eve when she hit the ball early. After all she was good at whatever she put her mind to.

As Lance set the ball up, Josh ran up to it. Once he reached it, Josh jumped in the air. His hand came in contact with the ball and he slammed it over the net in a fast and hard downward motion. Neither him nor Lance had to say anything to each other. It was as if they knew what each other were going to do.