This is War

Harm kept her hand covered over her mouth as she shifted from one foot to the other outside of the Boy's Dorms. She had called Prank Wars when Julian had pushed her into the fountain- the idiot had ruined her favourite pair of shoes, for Merlin's sake, something had to be done about it!

And it was her move.

Might as well start out strong, right? Quickly casting a silencing charm that would muffle her movements, she slipped into the boys dorms, clad in her Prideux coloured pyjamas and her hair tied back into a high ponytail, and stood silently at the entrance. It didn't look different to the girls dorms at all, really. She shook herself vigorously- there was no time for distractions- get in, hex, get out.

Oh, she hadn't thought this through. Where did he even sleep?!

Well, it didn't need to be a surprise attack, she supposed.

"Rousseau." she whispered, unsure if she would even get a response.

Rolling over, Julian muttered in his sleep, lost in a dream world.

The wind whipping around him and Julian shivered. He wasn't even sure where he was, and maybe if he wasn't so damn cold, he'd care enough to find out. Gripping the table he sat in front as a sudden explosion went off behind him, he jumped, whirling around. He could stay here forever, but he'd never get used to the sheer sound of the battle.

Eyes widening, he stared up at the superheroes. "Wow," he breathed softly, "now that is cool." Shaking his head, he continued to stare around him.

As much as he enjoyed being here, he couldn't help but feel - well, weird. It was like his name was being called. Frowning, he kicked at a piece of rubble, not noticing the approaching alien until it was too late.

Gasping, Julian blinked hard, finding himself back on his bed. Sitting up, he glanced around his dorm. He couldn't shake off that weird feeling that someone had called him name, but they were all asleep. Yawning, he shook his head, pulling himself off his bed.

Rubbing his bare arms, he manoeuvred through his dormitory as quietly as possible before pulling open the door. Glancing around, he raised an eyebrow at Harmonie.

"What are you doing?"

"Oh," Harmonie began innocently, shimmying her wand down her sleeve behind her back as she spoke. Better not to beat around the bush, she supposed. And maybe after all, it could at the very least be a half surprise attack. "Just-" she felt her wand slip comfortably into her hand, and grinned impishly. "getting you back."

Whipping out her wand quickly, Harm aimed at Julian's butt. "Engorgio!" she laughed, and the spell swerved towards him. Technically speaking, the chances were that it delayed his reaction, but Merlin- she just had to watch this. Harm stayed in a frozen running position, planning her next steps. People had to see this- otherwise, where would all the fun be?

Prank Wars were brilliant.

She grinned.

Looking at Harmonie through half-closed eyes, he leaned against the doorframe, a yawn escaping from between his lips. He just wanted to go back to sleep. Blinking up at her as he tried to keep himself awake, he tilted his head, curious as to why she was here.

His half asleep brain understanding her words seconds too late, he barely had anytime to react before she shot a spell at him. Yelping, and instantly covering his mouth, he turned around, glancing down at his huge behind. Whipping his head back to Harmonie, he stepped towards her awkwardly, unused to the added weight, before tackling her, ignoring the sounds of boys around them waking up. Had he been more awake, Julian would've been rather amused, but seeing as he'd just woken up, his brain hadn't had time to remember that they were in a Prank War, "Undo the spell, Harmonie."

Alec woke up to the sound of laughter and whispers, feet moving across the dormitory and doors opening. He groaned and sat up when some boys came back into the room, laughing, while others were getting up to check out what was happening.

"Blanchard, you've got to check this out!" a sixth year boy called out from the door, making Alec get up and walk out of the fourth year dorm, curious.

All the commotion seemed to be coming from the fifth year boy dormitory and the Prideux wondered what was happening. He never thought it would be Harmonie de Venin, tackled by Julian Rousseau, who now had a.... Alec doubled up laughing.

"Nice ass, Rousseau!" he called, between fits of laughter.

His butt swelled.

Harmonie burst into fits of hysteric laughter, and her body racked violently as she attempted to calm herself. Attempted, but failed. "Oh my God, Juli-" she managed to choke out, but doubled over as he began to walk over to her and stumbled because of the newly enlarged bottom. Giggling uncontrollably, Harm registered in the corner of her mind that she should probably move away from the boy before he over reacted, but could barely bring herself to breathe. This was too funny.

"Aa!" she squealed between giggles as she was tackled to the ground, "Rou-Rousseau," she choked, muscles aching from the laughter. "Ge-get off of me!" she giggled, squirming underneath him, but not putting much heart into it. She was too busy laughing.

"Bla-Blanchard!" she called in short breaths. "I can't move- hi-his butt's too-" unable to finish the sentence, Harm continued to laugh underneath Julian, unable to take anything, or anyone, seriously now.

This - this wasn't really happening was it? Snapping his gaze up to - well, everyone, he glared up at Blanchard for a moment before glancing down at Harmonie, who was laughing hysterically.

It wasn't funny. OK, so maybe if it'd been anyone else he'd be laughing his head off, but - but this - snorting with laughter, his shoulders began to shake as Julian was overtaken with laughter. Pushing himself off of Harmonie, he collapsed into a fit of laughter beside her.

"Rousseau, get off her," Alec said with a snort of laughter, wiping the tears in his eyes. "Tha-that's no way to treat a lady."

He couldn't take Julian's glare seriously, not with that big thing behind him, and so he started laughing. After he calmed down, the Prideux looked around. It seemed like everyone was having a laugh - some of the girls had also come to check out what the hell was going on - and even Rousseau was having a fit. That, of course, plus the fact that he was still sleepy, sent him into another round of laughter.

Breathing deeply to calm down, Alec highfived Harmonie, a grin still on his face. "And that's why you're the best Prideux prefect."

Harm's grip on her stomach relaxed slightly as her laughter calmed, and hit Juli lightly on the shoulder with the back of her hand. "You're so going to have to work hard on your next move." she laughed breathlessly. That was brilliant, on her part, she had to admit. Though, it made her a bit concerned. He would only make a move if he could one up her.

Prank Wars was such a dangerous business.

Harm grinned up impishly at Alec, "I am the best one, aren't I?" she laughed, throwing a teasing look at Julian. "Your butt will be fine in about-" she paused, frowning. "10 minutes." she giggled, still enjoying this.

Crossing his arms, he pouted, "Lies. I'm totally the best."

Hitting Harmonie back, he faked a scowl, but broke out into a grin seconds afterwards. "Like it's not already all planned out." Julian said, shaking his head slightly. OK, so he didn't actually have his move all planned out. It was more like a work in progress.

But when it was finished, Harmonie would have to watch out.

Alec shook his head, smirking, "Nah. Harmonie's the best; you're just an idiot."

He yawned and looked at his watch, "Well, I have about a couple more hours of sleep until class, I think I'll head back to bed and enjoy them. Thought it was worth waking up for this."

"Which reminds me," he looked around and raised his hands to catch the camera another boy threw him. "Smile!" the younger Prideux said, taking a picture of Rousseau's gigantic butt. "Just to treasure the moment," he winked and started walking back to his dorm, "G'night!"

"I'm unquestionably the best." Harmonie smirked, before lifting herself from the floor and extending a hand to Julian, "You might need help getting up." her mouth curled into a smile, suppressing laughter again. She honestly did not fear his pranks, now. Hers was just too good to beat Merlin, she'd have trouble out doing herself.

"Night, Alec." she grinned mischievously at the other boy, "And be careful." she winked, suddenly thinking about the other pranks she could install into these dorms fairly easily.

Harm narrowed her eyes at Julian suspiciously, "You haven't planned it out." she accused. Had he? Already?

"Lies," Julian frowned, crossing his arms. "that's not even close to the truth." Nodding, he jerked a thumb over at Harmonie, "She's not the one who doesn't take points off of Prideux, now is she?"

Frowning at her, he shook his head before taking her hand and pulling himself up. Waving at Blanchard as he left, he smiled innocently back at Harmonie, "Are you doubting me? Of course I have."