Disclaimer;
I don't own Harry Potter or Gundam Wing. It would be awesome, but alas my dreams shall remain unfulfilled.
Sorry it took so long with the update. I have it in note form, but when I typed it up my laptop fried. Then our house computer is on the frits. It's still not working very well, but I've decided to risk it and give you a chapter.
Question;
I have an idea on pairings but if you have any more suggestions I won't turn away reviews. However there isn't a poll. Now for the question. It's important you review as I can't go on much longer until I figure it out.
What should I do with Bill, Charlie, Fred and George Weasley?
A. Bill and Charlie side with the rest of their family and the twins are neutral. (This means Bill and Charlie are antagonists and the twins have very little screen time)
B. All for of them are neutral (they all fade from the story)
C. Bill and Charlie are neutral and the twins side with Hariel (Bill and Charlie fade and the twins have quite a bit of screen time probably)
D. all four side with Hariel
Chapter Three,
Early Church Life and Street Rats
Stepping off the shuttle she scanned her surroundings. She knew L2 was one of the poorer colonies, but her heart clenched at the sight of the children dressed in rags and pleading with their eyes. She clutched her baby to her and made her way towards her destination.
Father Maxwell smiled at the young woman. Happy to see her once again.
"Lily Evans. It's been quite a while since we've last seen each other."
"Father. It's actually Potter now." Lily replied hugging the man. Careful she didn't squish her precious burden.
"Ah. So the baby's yours?"
The priest took a closer look at the infant before smiling.
"He has your eyes. Such a lovely child."
"This is Hariel. I heard you came here to offer as much help as you could to the unfortunate. I was hoping I could help for a time."
"Your husband?" Father Maxwell asked gently. Tears weld in Lily's eyes.
"He was murdered protecting Hariel and I. We. My husband's family has properties, but I'm afraid his murderer would know of them and would find a way to come after us again. I fear they won't give up on kidnapping my baby anytime soon. I. I won't let anything happen to him."
"You were always a good child. You and your son can stay for as long as you need."
"Thank you Father Maxwell." Lily whispered rubbing her eyes with her free hand.
"It means so much."
The priest smiled at the young woman and led the way into the church.
"This is Sister Helen, she and I are in charge of the church. Sister, this is Lily Potter. She and her family attended my church back in England." The women smiled at each other. As the priest showed her around and they settled in Lily found a confidant in Sister Helen. She could only hope she and her son could have a little peace after all the tragedy.
Seven year old Duo grinned at the four year old. The two boys had been friends since the younger had toddled to him while he had been trying to find the meds for his gang. The boy had been wearing a backpack and was holding the medicine Duo so wanted in his hands.
"yOu look loost. You need soomthin? FaTer Maxwell says ta give medicine ta anyone need it. You need it?" the toddler asked. Duo saw a woman keeping a close eye on them, but she kept back to Duo's relief.
"Yah. Ma gang's all sick. Ya give me the meds?" he asked; still weary of the woman.
The child tilted his head.
"Many?" he asked.
"Lots." Duo agreed with a smile and a nod. The child looked at the woman. But then he shrugged.
"Kay." He said. He slipped the bag off his shoulder and handed it over to Duo.
"Need more, FaTer Maxwell says come ask at Maxwell church. We help." He nodded before toddling off. Duo watched him go as the woman swept him up and carried him away.
It had been because of the kid Solo survived the sickness. They had warily gone to the church only to be welcomed with open arms. Although it had taken a lot of effort on both sides for them all to settle in. Little Hariel, the boy who had given him the meds, was always with Father Maxwell, Sister Helen, or the pretty woman Father Maxwell and Sister Helen called Lilly-child and Hariel called mama. He had defended Duo's hair from Sister Helen though and that had warmed the street rats guarded heart.
"Like it like that." He had said staring up at the woman with pleading emerald eyes.
"It's. I like it like that Hariel." She said firmly.
"Tat's wot ah said SisTer." He nodded.
Duo grinned at the put upon expression the woman held.
"If you say it properly I'll not cut it." She said firmly. Duo's grin fell and he opened his mouth but Hariel grimaced and spoke before the older boy could.
"I like it like that." He said clearly.
The woman smiled and ushered a gaping Duo off to the bath.
"Was that really so bad?" she called over her shoulder. Her only response was a grimace from Hariel and the pattering of feet as he went off to find someone else.
It was due to this and due to the fact that the child was so carefree that Duo was drawn to him. And so were some of the other kids as well. Many had been adopted, but unlike the others he and Solo made it difficult for their families and would always end up back at the church. The young woman that was Hariel's mother finally sat them down after the third time they were brought back.
"These families are offering you a chance at a brand new life. Why do you insist upon returning to the church time after time?" she asked gently yet firmly.
"We gotta keep Hari Company." Duo said with a grin. He had started calling Hariel Hari soon after moving into the church. The boy didn't mind and would often give Duo blinding smiles when he said the name.
"You could still keep in contact with him with your new families. You know that right?" she asked gently.
"We like it here." Solo said, Duo nodding his agreement. Neither wanting to bring up the fact they wouldn't leave the rest of the gang behind.
The woman sighed.
"There is only so much we can offer you here. If you go to families then you could find ways to help other children who have been abandoned or abused...
Later that night while lying in bed Duo couldn't stop thinking about what she had said.
"You really think we can help others Solo?"
"Sure. You know Miss Lily doesn't lie." Solo said. The children loved the red haired woman. She was everything Duo imagined a mother would be. She treated them equally even though only Hariel was her child.
"I know you could Solo. You helped me and the rest of the gang. But what could I do? Duo asked.
"Lots of things. You could be like Father Maxwell, Sister Helen, and Miss Lily. I'm sure there are a lot of other things, but you need to ask the grown-ups."
"Miss Lily said we could keep in touch if we left the church. Maybe one of us could leave and the other could stay and look after those who haven't been adopted yet."
"You go. I'll stay." Solo said.
"You should go. Your better at helping and you'll be closer to getting a job and helping others."
Before they could fall into an argument after Solo once again pointed out Duo should go Duo thought of something.
"Why not whoever is chosen next goes and whoever isn't stays and looks after here?" he said.
"All right. But we can't make them not want us. It must be fair." Sitting up they clasped their hands in a solemn agreement.
The next morning Duo felt a tiny hand pat his cheek. He groaned and rolled away only to hear a giggle.
"Ya back." A light child's voice chirped into his ear. He jumped and shot bolt upright only to find Hari sitting besides him with a grin plastered upon his face.
"Duo. Why ya soo jumpy? Last family bad? Ya came back and tha looked nice. Was it wrong?"
"They were nice but I missed my little buddy and the church." Duo said.
"Though I didn't miss being wakened by my little buddy. Why don't you get Solo up?"
"Solo's up an eatin breakast." The child said. He hopped off the bed and grabbed Duo's hand.
"Common. Wanna eat. Zere's blueberrieeez."
Lily sighed as she watched her just turned five year old son play with Duo. Solo had been adopted three months after he'd come back to the church that third time. He seemed to have settled down well, although he came to church and to visit the children and Hariel often. She was just glad he had seemed to take her advice to heart. Unlike that little rascal Duo. Still, she couldn't help but to smile at the mischievous child. It was a bittersweet smile as he reminded her of James so much.
She sighed again. She really didn't want to do what she had too. But Severus had contacted her. Lucius had told his friend about that night almost four years ago after an oath was made. He had pledged to help her. Lily needed some way to hide the traits she knew would be showing soon. Thanks to the help of Lucius Malfoy she had gathered all the information wizards had on her son's creature blood. She knew the markings would return on his eighth birthday. She also learned the wings would come back as well. But they wouldn't just be images. They would be actual wings.
The idea fascinated her scholarly mind. But the fact her son was in grievous danger sobered her. She needed to hide the attributes. Severus had offered to aid her; they needed to return for Hariel's safety.
The small child looked up at his mother as she tucked him in that night. His brow furrowed.
"Ya all righ Mama."
: It's are you all right? I'm fine. You might not like what I'm about to say."
"Who's up?" he asked. Lily grimaced, knowing he could speak perfectly well, but he refused too. She hoped his slang phase would pass quickly.
"I'm afraid it's time we return to Earth." She said quietly. Running her fingers through his hair.
"Earth. Cool. Duo's never been and ah can't member. FaTer Maxwell and SisTer Helen going? Can Solo come visit?"
"No. I'm afraid not. It will only be you and I."
"Bu-bu-"the child protested.
"Your uncles Reus and Sirius have been missing you. Come on. You haven't seen them for ever. Please don't make the trip hard." She said cupping his cheeks.
"Bu wot bout Duo?"
"I'm sorry baby. But you know it'll be unfair for him to come with us. It would be unfair to Solo as well. You'll be separating them."
"Bu your seprating us." Hariel protested.
Lily sighed and buried her face in her hands. She knew it would be difficult.
"You know if I could I'd have us stay for you. But the longer we stay the more danger Duo will be in. The bad lady that took your father from us is still out there. She'll stop at nothing to separate you from everyone you love. Maybe in a few years you'll see him. Besides, you can call him on the vidphone. I know it's not the same, and I'm really sorry for it."
He wasn't happy, but after a few more minutes he nodded reluctantly. She kissed his forehead, both cheeks, and his nose.
"I love you baby. Never doubt that." She whispered before leaving him to sleep.
She went to check up on Duo to find him still awake.
"Miss Lily." He greeted with a grin.
"Duo." She returned, smiling. She took a seat beside him. Knowing she had to tell him.
"Everythin alrigh?" he asked.
"Hariel and I are leaving tomorrow night. I don't know when we'll be back. I'm sorry Duo, I had hoped by this time you would have settled with your own family."
She saw Duo's face close off.
"Does Hari know?"
"I just told him. He isn't happy either. I wish there was another way."
"Can't you stay?" he asked.
"No. Remember I told you Hariel's father was killed by a bad woman?"
"Yup. You said she was after Hari. But you never said why."
"Hariel is very special. If some people found out how special he is he would be taken away forever. He would be a prisoner. I'm trying to hide how special he is. I need help from a friend, but he's back on Earth and can't come here without catching the attention of bad people."
"You'll come back when you've hid how special he is?" Duo asked. He wasn't sure he was happy Miss Lily wanted to hide anything about his friend.
"We will try." Lily promised softly. Her eyes bright with unshed tears.
Hariel clung to Duo almost desperately. He buried his face into the older boy's shoulder. He didn't want to leave his best friend. Wanting to stay and play forever, but his mama would have none of it.
Hariel had said his goodbyes to Solo at the church. Although that had been a tear filled meeting it was not as bad as right now. Solo had been friendly towards the younger boy, he may have looked up to Hariel's mama, but the truth was the only real connection between them was Duo. There was too much of an age difference. Solo was too jaded by his life on the streets. Still, they were close. Perhaps sibling relations. But the fact remained Hariel was closer to Duo and had clung to him the entire trip.
He fought to control his tears. He didn't want Duo to think him a crybaby. Or at least a bigger one then he was proving to be.
"Can I touch your hair?" he asked quietly; his face still pressed into Duo's neck. It had been his dearest dream to touch Duo's hair ever since they had met. But he had always been too afraid to ask.
Duo didn't miss the fact Hari's slang had disappeared. In fact the younger boy had been speaking properly all day.
"Sure." The older boy agreed after thinking the matter through. He didn't like people touching his hair, afraid they would try to cut it like Sister Helen. But Hari had protected it. He had respected Duo's wishes not to touch although he clearly wanted too. He had spoken properly to save it. And besides, he didn't know when he would see his little buddy again. If he would see his little buddy again.
He held still as Hari reached up and ran gentle fingers through his hair. At first fighting the instinctual reaction to pull away. And then he fought the urge to lean into the caress. Hari was gentle, his fingers light and soothing. He wrapped the braid sister Helen had taught him to do around his hand. Then he let it go and ran the thick braid through his hand.
"Thank you Duo." He whispered. He wrapped his arms around Duo once again.
"I'll miss ya little buddy." Duo said squeezing him.
"Miss you too. Always is my best friend." Hariel spoke so low Duo could have probably imagined it. Except deep down he knew he hadn't.
Before he could say anything Hari and Miss Lily's shuttle began loading. The small boy squeezed once more before taking his mother's hand and followed her aboard the shuttle. The two boys waved once more to each other before Hari disappeared into the shuttle.
Father Maxwell stepped forward and placed a hand on Duo's shoulder.
"Perhaps one day your paths will cross." He said.
"Do ya think so?" Duo asked.
"You can never tell what life will throw at oneself. It is not for the human minds to perceive."
Duo forced his trademark smile. Miss Lily may have seen him mask free, but that was only once. Besides he was determined no one else would. Except Hari and Solo. Both had the privilege to see him at his most vulnerable.
Following Father Maxwell he hoped one day he would see Hari again. He may not know what miss Lily meant by special for those bad people. But he saw Hari was special in his own way. The boy loved helping people to help them. He never expected anything in return for his aid. When he did get something he would blush and protest the gift. He drew people to him like a moth to flames. So maybe Duo didn't understand Miss Lily, but he did see that Hari was special. The best thing Duo could have done in his life was make friends with Hari.
Author's Note:
And there is the next chapter. I have the next one written in note form done, but I'm not sure how long it will take to post it. Please leave a review on which side you want Fred, George, Charlie and Bill on. Also, my decision for pairings is still up for debate, if you will leave a review, I don't feel like starting polls.
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