hit me with your best shot | raven

The last few days had be so stressful that Lyric could barely see straight. History of Magic was hopeless, but at least she and Taze had finished Professor Kale's detention early so she had time to practice. The big game was coming up and the pressure was mounting on all of them. That was how she found her way to the Quidditch pitch about half an hour after the Slytherin practice was set to end. 

Flying was exactly what the doctor ordered as she removed her cumbersome robes, electing to just practice in jeans and a t-shirt. Everyone else was studying or crashing for the night, so she was on her own. Maybe just messing around and practicing some maneuvers could clear her head for an hour or so. Then she could actually study and do something productive with her life. 

Her broom was so much better than the crippled things Kale had been making them use that Lyric almost crashed in to a wall right off the bat when took off. This was going to be an interesting practice session for sure. At least she was alone, right? 


TAG: RAVENNA SILVAN GAUNT 

Without the mask where will you hide

I know the truth

Can’t find yourself lost in your lie.

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Formal practice might have ended a half an hour ago but that didn't stop the determined Slytherin to keep at it. Raven worked on her flying more so than anything else. It was kind of hard to work on being a keeper when there was nothing to keep away from the goal. She did love the game though. She wasn't sure how often she would admit that she was playing for the fun and not for the fame or respect. This was one of the few things she had that really brought her joy and she just had to be herself. 

Raven thought she was alone on the field but then she noticed someone almost hitting a wall. She held back a laugh then realized who it was. She like Lyric even if she was a Gryffindor. She wouldn't admit that out loud. The girl did help push her and their rivalry was fun. "If your team flies like that then there is noting for us to worry about" Raven teased as she approached the girl on her broom. 

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Lyric rolled her eyes as she pulled along side Raven. Sure, they weren't quite friends, but she didn't mind the other girl's presence. Maybe frenemies was a better term for whatever they had going on. "Dude, if you think this is bad you would've died watching me during detention. That stupid broom almost threw me taking off because it was so busted." If anyone else would've teased her, Lyric would have been ticked. Raven was different though, mostly because Lyric could generally trust her to be honest and that was refreshing. Growing up in a world where everyone was ready to stab you in the back at the drop of a hat, she would take whatever she could get in that department. "Anyways, what's up? I thought your practice was already over or I would've waited."

Without the mask where will you hide

I know the truth

Can’t find yourself lost in your lie.

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Raven had to laugh when Lyric talked about the detention. That was one thing she was proud of. She had a clean record, no late assignments and no detentions. She did have to admit that some of the stories she had heard about what some detentions consisted of were quite entertaining. She would have loved to see Lyric struggle to fly on a tattered broom. It would have been quite a site. Even though she did like seeing Lyric fail every now and then she would hate it if the girl was hurt and would certainly be upset if the girl couldn't get back on her feet after being brought down. It's what made Lyric's personality appealing to the Slytherin. 

She shook her head when Lyric asked her about practice. "No it ended, just getting in some personal practice. Or maybe just enjoying flying. It can be quite relaxing and you never know what funny things you might run into or see others run into. What about yourself?" Raven asked, enjoying a simple conversation.  

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"Same thing. I missed out on too much practice time and exams are threatening to eat me alive." Maneuvering herself so that she could look around the stands, Lyric made sure that they were alone before smiling mischievously at Raven. "Taze would kill me if we actually practiced together, but he can't say anything about a little racing, right?" Straight up helping the opposing keeper practice right before the championship game would be stupid, even for Lyric, but she didn't want to wait and asking Raven to leave didn't sound appealing either. What Taze didnt know could only hurt her.

The wind had picked up slightly while they talked, not enough to make her consider going inside, but it was taking the edge off of the summer heat. Her hair stirred slightly as it passed, prompting Lyric to lean forward slowly. She was ready to move, but she wouldn't just take off without Raven.

Without the mask where will you hide

I know the truth

Can’t find yourself lost in your lie.

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Raven knew her captain would not approve her practicing with the opposing team. Watching for any weakness, yes, practicing with, no. Which was understandable and she didn't want any trouble for either side. The polite thing to do was to leave the field and let the other girl practice. On the other hand Raven was there first and it was a large field. It was obvious neither party had any intention of leaving. She watched Lyric scan the stands for any witnesses. The prospect of a race was greatly welcomed. It was a competition, and practice all in one. And to top it all off it was something fun. 

She lined her broom next to Lyric. "You're on. Loop around the field and end back here. You ready?" Raven just waited for the go to take off. She took a deep breath and allowed her mind to clear. Time to get into the zone, time to win.   

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Lyric nodded, a small smirk gracing her lips as she settled on to the broom. "Alright. 3...2...1... Go!" The word was barely out of her mouth before she lunged forward, still low to the ground but gaining altitude as she added on speed. Adrenaline coursed through her veins as she went in to the first corner, allowing the pent up stress to roll off of her in waves. She could really breathe for the first time in days. Loud peals of laughter began to echo around the stadium despite the resistance of the wind as Lyric looked around to find Raven.

Without the mask where will you hide

I know the truth

Can’t find yourself lost in your lie.

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Raven took off at go. Lyric was ahead of her and Raven figured that was going to happen. Chasers had to be fast and maneuver around. As a keeper she had to be quick but more so she had to be perceptive and know when and where the quaffle was going to come from. That however, did not mean she was going to give up on the race. She could be just as fast if she worked hard enough. She was going to make the Gryffindor work hard for a possible win. 

Raven followed Lyric then decided to get above the girl. If she could get just far enough ahead she could maneuver right in front and thrown Lyric off. Raven grinned when she noticed Lyric looking for her. "Heads up!" Raven shouted to the girl as she tried to get ahead.   

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Raven's voice snapped Lyric out of her reveree long enough to look up. Before she knew it, Raven was pulling ahead. That's a good tactic. She mused internally, kicking herself for not seeing it coming.

Still, Lyric was fast and managed to get back within a broomslength of raven quickly. She edged forwards slowly until they were neck and neck, each warring for first place. "Come on slow poke, I'm getting old here! She teased as she pulled slightly ahead of Raven, but no more than a few inches.

Without the mask where will you hide

I know the truth

Can’t find yourself lost in your lie.

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The plan work for a moment and Raven was thrilled that it had worked so well. She wasn't about to show it though. Even if Lyric and her were frienemeies or really just friends she wasn't about to let her guard down. She couldn't be herself around anyone really and that wasn't going to change anytime soon. It was rough sometimes but she was used to it. They were neck and neck and Raven was loving the rush.  

Side by side. Raven moved up some and then fell back an inch or so. She figured that the race was just going to end up in a tie. They were both equally as good in Raven's eyes but she was certain neither party would admit that. "Oh, I don't think so dear. You are going eat my dust" Raven shouted as she pushed even harder with the finish line in sight.  

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Lyric smiles as they sailed past their starting point at the same time, a close tie if she had ever seen one. They would need a camera or something to determine who had really won, but since the tech didn't work here that wasn't going to happen. Her broom slowed to a stop a few yards away and hovered above the ground.

"One of these days it won't be a tie." Her tone was light and teasing despite the cryptic message. Lyric wasn't one to brag, but she could talk trash. If they weren't so closely matched, she would've said it out right. If anyone on the slytherin team could take her though, it would be Raven.

Without the mask where will you hide

I know the truth

Can’t find yourself lost in your lie.

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Lyric was good, really good. Raven would never tell her though. Or more so not tell her in the normal way. She was a worthy opponent. Raven had to work hard to beat her, truthfully had to work hard to just tie with her when it came to quidditch. Raven was more than glad to have Lyric as a rival. Her own house mates never made the challenge fun or worth it. She figured a good portion of them feared her too much to even try. She hated it but that's what she got for being, well her.    

Raven flew down to meet up with Lyric. "Very true, and I am looking forward to that day. It will be quite a show" Raven gave her own cryptic message. She also gave a warm smile and nodded to the Gryffindor and if telling her good job without having to hurt her fake pride.   

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"i guess we'll just have to see what happens come game time. It's a tragedy that you aren't a chaser.". Now that would be fun, being able to go head to head with Raven on the pitch. This way they only interacted if it came time for her score and Raven never made that easy. She wouldn't have it any other way. The Slytherin girl gave her a run for her money, something hat the other keepers rarely did, even on a bad day. "Alright, what now? We could go another lap, but we may be accused of treason if we do pretty much anything else so close to game time."

Without the mask where will you hide

I know the truth

Can’t find yourself lost in your lie.

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Raven laughed at Lyric when she mentioned her being a Chaser. "Yeah, but then you guys would actually be able to score. Though it would be entertaining us fighting for the Quaffle" She was quite amused with the idea of Lyric and herself going back and forth with the Quaffle. They were too competitive to have the same position. Raven was perfectly happy with her position. Being Keeper had it's perks and she quite loved it.
 
What to do next. She wished she had more time for another race but it was getting late and she had other tings that needed her attention. "As much as I would rather race again I do have Prefect things to do. But we still have the championship game coming up and I am looking forward to that" Raven Smiled before making a smooth landing. She took her broom in her hands and looked over to Lyric grinning.    

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"Later loser. See you next week?" Lyric yelled, a hint of affection in her voice as she did so. Even if they were supposed to be mortal enemies, Raven was the closest thing she had to a best friend besides Lilly. It was going to be a long summer without their bantering and half hearted rivalry keeping things interesting. "But hey, Raven? Seriously, good luck in the game." At least she was honest. If someone had to win besides her, at least it would be Raven. Lyric would never tell anyone else, especially not her teammates, but she was kind of okay with that.

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