Skyler Markus listened intently as she lace up her boots. She focused on Tarkins words, memorizing each and every word. Skye was a Slytherin beater and very proud of it. Back before and during the war, it wasn't even imagined that a girl could get on the Slytherin quidditch team. But now, Skye was revered as one of the best beaters in the school, some even going as far as saying one of the best in history. Skye was muscular and had a good arm, but she usually used speed to land the knock out blows. She had been referred to by her team mates as the Charging Comet, since one hit from her bludgers could send a kid flyin off his broom and even a couple yards further. Quite a few kids were actually in the infirmiry for a few days after a hit. Tarkins continued to give orders an plan out their strategy for the upcoming game.<br/><br/>Grabbing her gloves, Skye continued to suit up as her fellow beater,Chris Zabini, sat next to her. Chris was actually the daughter of Blaise Zabini, an old friend of the Malfoys. That was why it was so easy for Chris to get on the team. That and she was a hell of a beater. Ironically, Zabini and Markus were the only two female beaters in all of the teams together.  But Skye believed they had earned it. Chris leaned over and whispered, "So I thought, that if we win you and I could go to the forbiddin forest. " Skye didn't bother looking up. She knew Chris would be grinning seductivly at Skye. The two weren't in an actual relationship, they were just good friends. But before Skye knew it, their 'friendship' turned it more and by then it was too late. They were officially friends with benefits. Skye wasn't really they type to just mess around with someone. But the two were extremely close and, even though Skye was the only one out of the two who actually liked girls, they were still for eachothers needs.<br/><br/>But lately, Skye's been craving something more. Whether that was an actual relationship or something else, she didn't know. Skye just kept lacing her gloves, her only response to Chris was an uncaring shrug. Tarkin had just finished with his speech and the team lined up in front of the door. Skye grabbed her broom and bat and took her place next to Chris. Finally, the Slytherin team was announced and they took off, flying towards their side of the field. As they began to warm up, Skye scanned the other side of the pitch for a certain person. Finally she spotted her. Her name was Kale and she was the Ravenclaw seeker. Skye replayed Tarkins words. She was to keep an eye on Kale and interfere anytime Kale showed signs of seeing the Snitch. She was put on Kale because she was the fastest out of the two beaters and whoever did it had to be able keep up.<br/><br/>And they were off! Skye began circling Kale, lazily hitting any bludger that came her way. She needed to wait for the right time. Suddenly, Kale made a movement and Skye hit the bludger towards her with all her might. It was hard to hear but it sounded like the aunnouncer was getting ablittle excited by this. Skye saw that she had missed and growled loudly. Her hand gripped the bat tighter as she sped off towards Kale, who was now looking frantically for the snitch.<span style="font-style: italic">She must have realized I'm after her.</span>Skye thought, circling over her. She was looking to end the game as soon as possible. "Markus!" Skye looked over as Chris hit a bludger towards her. Skye flew at the bludger, her bat colliding with it. It went straight for Kale. This time, Kale wasn't looking. It hit Kale in the shoulder, knocking her off her broom. "And the Charging Comet is at it again! A hard hit at Kale sends her flying off her broom! And the medi-wizards are already on the field. Kale looks pretty messed up, I hope they can fix her quick." There was a roar from the sea of green and silver in the crowd. Meanwhile, Tarkin was zooming through th air, in hot pursuit of the snitch. He grabbed it and the crowd went nuts. There was such a mixture of cheering and booing that you couldn't exactly tell where they were coming from. The team flew laps around the pitch, cheering. Skye grinned from ear to ear. She looked over and saw the medical team walking off the pitch with Kale suspended in mid air. That mad Skye grin even more. Skye was never a big fan of Ravenclaws. Most strutted around as if they were the best that happened to the school. Of course, in Skye's opinion, Slytherins were the best, but that was besides the point.<br/><br/>The team flew towards the locker room before the crowd began to flood. They entered the locker room and team shouted together. There were pats on the backs and hand shakes and even hugs. Beating Ravenclaw was crucial to winning the cup. "Ok! Ok! Listen up!" Tarkin pushed his way towards Skye. "Today was crucial. Beating Ravenclaw, we automatically make it to the next rounds. Plus we have an advantage now that we know we are going agains Gryffindor." He places a hand on Skye's shoulder. "Markus. Taking out Kale was great on your part and practically won te game." He reached out and pressed the snitch into Skye's hand. "This is yours. You earned it." Tarkin punched his fist into the air. "Markus! Markus! Markus!" The whole team began to chant. Skye grinned from ear to ear. She spotted Chris who was also chanting her name.<br/><br/>Finally everything died down. Most of the team had left already, leaving Chris and Skye. Skye was taking off her boots. Chris leaned down and kissed her cheeks. "So are we gonna celebrate?" She asked. Skye responded without looking up. "Umm... I don't know. I've been thinking... I think I wanna actually BE in a relationship." Chris stood up straight. Skye turned around." No! I don't mean with tou. I know how you feel about it. But I wanna try to go steady with someone." A look of relief flooded Chris's face. "Well, that might be a little difficult. Not too many girls swing your way."she as down next to Skye. "Buuuut, if you do find someone, I have to approve." She laughed. Skye smiled a bit. Chris leaned in towards Skye. "One more for the road?" Skye smirked and leaned in too. Their lips met and the two kissed for a few seconds. Then Chris stood and walked out. "I'll see you later, Markus." Skye finished getting undressed and showered.<br/><br/>Finishing up her shower, Skye put her suit in her locker an grabbed her bag. She exited the locker room and was immedietly swarmed by students. "Markus! Hey Markus! That was amazing!" "You were amazing!" "I hear Kale won't get out of hospital wing for about a week!" Hands were grabbing her hands, hand her patting her back, even a couple of quills and parchment were shoved in her face. She looked around and noticed most of the team we're still there, some talking, other making themselves out as great players in grand stories. The teams keeper, Grayson, was even swooning a big group of girls. Skye signed a few parchments and shook a couple hands before attempting to walk away.<br/><br/>Suddenly, Skye felt something slam into her. She fell to the ground, feeling whatever hit her follow. Her head hit the ground, creating white spots in her vision. Looking up, Skye though she had been knocked out. The face staring back at her so beautiful, Skye couldn't form words. She shook her head and looked again. The girl was still there, pushing herself up and muttering apologies. Finally Skye got up just as the girl was running away. Her voice finally came as she shouted. "Wait!" But the girl was already gone. Skye ran after the girl. She had to get the name of her, she had to know. She thought she had seen this girl before around school but never really looked at her. She ran towards the castle, hoping to catch the girl before she could disappear. The castle was tricky like that.