Revised and edited 06/26/16
Chapter 10: Thomas and Hermione go to America
The Hogwarts Express pulls into Kings Cross. The nine disembark from the train and go to their families after saying goodbye to a few others. Harry's eye brow twitches when he sees Neville and the reporters. Harry, Daphne, Hermione, Thomas, Astoria, and Elizabeth walk through the barrier with their families to muggle London and see Hermione's parents.
"Mum! Dad!" Hermione shouts and runs to her parents and hugs them and is hugged by her parents and younger sister.
The others walk over and greet each other.
"So what are your plans everyone?" Emma Granger asks her oldest daughter's friends.
"Well in a week Daphne and I will be returning to America for Satel." Harry says.
"Oh yeah!" Thomas exclaims turning to his parents. "Mum, dad, can I go to America with Harry and Daphne?" Thomas asks surprising his parents.
"Thomas, Daph and I told you. We have school and Daphne and I also have jobs in America." Harry says trying to persuade his brother from coming.
"I don't know son." James says.
"I can always stay at your guys' place." Thomas says determined to go to America. Harry turns to Thomas and the two brothers start to glare at each other.
"Fine! You can come!" Harry says two minutes later.
"Yes!" Thomas exclaims.
"Mum, dad, can I go too?" Hermione asks.
"If it's okay with Harry and Daphne." Daniel Granger says.
"Yes she can come too." Harry says defeated. Daphne smiles and kisses Harry on the cheek. He turns and smiles at her.
"Well Thomas, Hermione, you guys need pack for to leave on Monday." Daphne says.
"Okay." The two say.
Four days later, Monday June 4th, 2007, 05:30 A.M, Heathrow International Airport.
"Harry! It's too early." Thomas says tiredly as they are waiting to get their tickets.
"Sorry Thomas, but we have had this flight booked for the past four days." Harry says.
"But 5:30? Couldn't we have gotten a later flight? And where is Daphne?" Thomas asks as Hermione leans against Thomas.
"She's changing our daughter's diaper." Harry says tired as well but his eyes widen at what he just said and slaps a hand over his mouth. He looks at Thomas and Hermione who are now awake and staring at him.
"W-What did you just say?" Hermione asks.
"Nothing." Harry says hurriedly.
"You said she was changing a diaper. Spill." Thomas says getting closer to his older brother.
"Uh…." Harry says.
"What's going on?" Daphne says walking over. Thomas and Hermione whirl around and stare at her. Daphne starts to feel somewhat uncomfortable under their looks.
"Were you changing a diaper?" Hermione asks. Daphne's eyes widen and she looks at Harry. Her glare then darkens and Harry stiffens. Daphne then sighs.
"Yes I was." Daphne turns and huddles over and pulls the invisibility cloak off the stroller containing Allison. Thomas and Hermione's eyes widen when they see the baby girl.
"Ohhh! She's so cute!" Hermione exclaims.
"She is cute. What's her name?" Thomas asks.
"Allison Kate… Eveningshade." Harry says. Thomas's and Hermione's eyes widen and they start to tremble.
"D-Did you say E-Eveningshade?" Thomas stutters.
"Yes. I am Lord Eveningshade." Harry says.
"Here you go Mr. Eveningshade." The ticketer says handing Harry five tickets.
"Thank you."
"Have a safe flight." The girl says.
"And may you have a good day." Harry says.
"Thank you, and you too."
Harry, Daphne, Thomas, and Hermione make their way towards security.
"Now I need you two to promise to never tell what you have heard." Harry says looking over his shoulder.
"Ha! Are you kidding? I'm too scared of the Eveningshade name to say anything. It doesn't matter if you are the head of the family. I'm scared of that family." Thomas says.
The four make it through security and approach the gate.
"When does the plane leave?" Hermione asks.
"The plane leaves at 8. So we have two and a half to three hours till we leave for America." Harry says.
"Three hours! Ugh…." Thomas groans.
"I know what can help you pass the time." Daphne says.
"What?" Thomas asks.
"You can play and get to know your niece." Daphne says with a smile.
"I guess. What's her name again?" Thomas asks.
"Her name is Allison Kate Eveningshade, but we have been taking to calling her Ally." Daphne says handing her daughter to her brother in-law. Thomas takes Allison from Daphne and Allison starts laughing and giggling making Thomas smile. Hermione moves over to sit next to Thomas to play with Allison.
"Attention passengers. Your attention please. Flight 151 bound for Los Angeles, California, United States of America is now boarding. Those with first class boarding passes are now allowed to board at this time." A flight attendant says over the intercom in the waiting area. Harry and Daphne stand and Harry takes his daughter from Thomas as he and Hermione get their bags and follow the two parents to the attendant.
"Hello and welcome aboard." The girl says after scanning their tickets. They walk down the tunnel and walk onto the plane and walk up the stairs to the upper level of the plane. The plane engines soon started up with a high pitched whine. The plane is backed away from the gate and the plane taxis to the runway.
"So Hermione when was the last time you flew on a plane?" Daphne asks.
"Three years ago." Hermione says.
"Attention passengers, if you would please put your tray tables up and seat in the upright position." A flight attendant says.
A minute later the plane speeds down the runway. Harry glances to his right and starts laughing at Thomas's face.
"Harry stop laughing!" Thomas says with his eyes closed. The plane then takes off and the landing gear rises up into the plane and it makes its way to America. A day later the 747 lands in Los Angeles. Harry and Daphne go through the line in U.S Customs for U.S Citizens, where Thomas and Hermione had to wait in the long line to go through customs. The four pile into Harry's Chevrolet Denali that was parked in the car garage. Thirty minutes later the Denali pulls into Harry's and Daphne's drive way. The four pile out and Thomas and Hermione stare at the big two story home.
"Harry this is your house?" Thomas asks.
"It's one of them." Harry says.
"One of them? How many do you have?" Hermione asks.
"I have three homes here in America. This one, one in Nevada and the third is in Washington D.C." Harry says.
"Harry. Daphne." A voice calls. The four turn around and see a young man walk over.
"Hey Sam." Daphne says.
"Hey Daphne. How's Allison?" Sam asks making a face and getting Allison to giggle.
"She's good. Was able to get her to sleep on the plane." Daphne says little tired.
"That's good, so who are these two?" Sam asks.
"Sam, this is my younger brother Thomas and his girlfriend Hermione." Harry says making the two blush.
"Nice to meet you two." Sam says with a smile.
"Thanks." Thomas says.
"So Sam how does it feel to be in your last year of school?" Harry asks.
"Great." Sam says with a smile.
"So how is Bee doing?" Daphne asks while feeding Allison some baby food.
"He is good. Haven't heard from the others in a while. I believe they are still in Nevada." Sam says in thought. As soon he says that they all hear a siren and an air horn. The three walk outside-since Thomas and Hermione are unpacking- to see a green hummer ambulance and a semi with red and blue flames.
"Optimus! Ratchet!" Harry says as he and the other two walk over. Optimus opens his door as well as Ratchet.
"Hello Harrison. How has school been?" Optimus asks.
"Good." Harry says.
"And you Daphne how has your studies been going? And how is Allison?" Ratchet asks.
"My studies are going good. And Allison is doing great." She says as she holds up her daughter, who giggles and claps at the ambulance.
"So Optimus how goes the search for the All Spark?" Harry asks as Bumblebee pulls over.
"Believe it or not we are having some difficulty in locating it." Optimus says to their surprise. As Optimus finishes speaking a black suv pulls behind Optimus, and a man gets out.
"Major Eveningshade?" The man asks.
"Yes that's me." Harry says saluting when he sees the rank on the man.
"Have you been here long?" The Lieutenant Colonel asks.
"No sir. Two hours." Harry says.
"Good. Don't unpack. You're being deployed to Qatar military base." The LTC says shocking the three.
"When?" Harry asks.
"In five hours." The LTC says.
"Yes sir." Harry says and salutes and the LTC returns the salute and boards the suv and leaves.
Harry walks back downstairs after changing into his military uniform. Harry, Daphne, Thomas, and Hermione sit in the suv in silence as they make their way to LAX. They get to the airport and walk inside and Daphne is trying not to cry by distracting herself with Allison. They walk to the large group of other service men saying good bye to their families.
"Well…. I guess this is it." Harry says. Daphne hands Allison to Thomas and engulfs Harry in a hug as she breaks down crying.
"Harrison, please be careful and come home to us." Daphne says into his chest as he holds her.
"I will be back. I promise." He says. Daphne kisses him one last time and he leaves her embrace and follows his brothers in arms to board the plane to go to Qatar military base.
Thomas, Hermione and Daphne return to the house and Daphne lays Allison down for her nap. Daphne returns downstairs and sits on the couch with her face in her hands. Thomas and Hermione sit down on either side of her and Hermione leans over and hugs Daphne who returns the hug.
"Mistress here is some tea." Trinity says popping in with some tea.
"Thank you Trinity." Daphne says sniffing.
"Don't worry Daphne. He'll be fine. My brother is tuff." Thomas says trying to help Daphne relax.
"You're right he is strong it's just I know what's going on over their because of my job in D.C, which we will be going to in two weeks." Daphne says.
Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, 13:30 hours, June 6th, 2007
Major Harrison James Eveningshade walks off the plane and into the heat. He raises his hand to block the sun as he looks out at the military vehicles and personnel moving about the base.
"Major Evenigshade. Brigadier General Sharp wants to see you." A private says.
"Thank you." Harry says. He makes his way to the Genral's office. Harry walks in an hour later and salutes the Genral.
"At ease Major." BG Sharp says. Harry relaxes a little.
"You wanted to see me sir?" Harry asks.
"Yes you are promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and here is your new insignia and here is a folder of the unit you will be in command of." BG Sharp says. Harry takes the new patch and puts it on and takes the folder and salutes and leaves the Genral's office. Harry looks over the folder as he walks to the area his unit has been assigned. He enters the hangar. The six soldiers stand and stand at attention when they see him enter.
"At ease." Harry says and they relax. "I am your new unit commander. I am Lieutenant Colonel Harrison James Evenigshade. I look forward to serving with you. So since I have introduced myself I would like you to do the same." Harry says.
"I am Lieutenant William Lennox." Lennox says.
"I am Sgt. Robert Epps." Epps says.
"Jorge "Fig" Figueroa." Fig says.
"First Sergeant Donnelly."
"Good. Now I don't need these." Harry says tossing the folder with their files over his shoulder and his men laugh.
A month and a half has passed since Harry has arrived at US SOCCENT. He has gotten to know his men well. They aren't bothered that their superior officer is younger than them.
"Lieutenant Colonel Evenigshade you have a video call." A warrant officer says.
"Thank you." Harry says leaving his tent and heading to a tent with a video call center set-up. He walks in and has a huge smile.
"Hey love." Harry says.
"Hi Harrison." Daphne says holding Allison and with Thomas and Hermione standing behind her.
"How has things been at home?" Harry asks.
"Things have been good here." Daphne says. Just then the screen starts to go static.
"Daphne." Harry says trying to fix the monitor.
"Ha..son *static* you hea*static*" The screen then freezes as an explosion goes off and the base alarms start going off. He turns around and his eyes widen at what he sees. He sees a helicopter transforming into a bot.
'A Decepticon!' "Lennox!" Harry says running over to his unit.
"Sir!" Lennox says as harry gets to him.
"Grab your gear." Harry says as the base is being destroyed.
Harry and his men and a kid managed to get away from the base.
Harry and his men make a five day journey to the kid's village as it is the closest place for to try getting in touch with command.
Washington D.C, Navy yard, three days after the attack.
"Daphne you need to see this." Kate says pointing at the tv. Thomas and Hermione were visiting and Hermione is holding Allison as all NCIS agents look at the tv. All have wide eyes at seeing the charred remains of the base. Daphne drops to her seat in shock and fear. The elevator dings and two men in uniform walk out and onto the floor and approach the bullpen and stop near Daphne.
"Are you Daphne Eveningshade?" One asks and Daphne chokes back a sob as a tear runs down her cheek.
"Yes I am." Daphne chokes out in fear at what they have to say.
"Mrs. Eveningshade, I'm sorry to tell you but Lieutenant Colonel Evenigshade and his unit are missing and their bodies haven't been found." The second says and Daphne falls out of her chair and to her knees and cries and everyone is shocked and sad to hear this news. Abby walks over and embraces Daphne who just cries. Thomas drops into a chair with wide disbelieving eyes and stares off into the distance as tears run down his cheeks and Hermione is in tears as well as she holds Allison, who seems to know that the situation is bad as she is quiet.
Five days from Qatar base
"Lennox how far are we from the village?" Harry asks.
"Sinjin says it's just over the next dune." Lennox says. Harry feels something like he did when he met Bumblebee and he freezes and readies his gun which has his men on alert.
"Sir?" Epps asks readying his gun.
"Hold your position." Harry says looking at the dirt. He whirls around and fires at the ground behind them. They hear a screech and they start firing. A metal scorpion-robot pops out of the ground.
"Run!" Harry yells and they take off running for the village.
They fight the thing for an hour and a half and Epps got in touch with command and relayed codes and coordinates for fighters to get to them. The planes lock on to the scorpion robot and fire and destroy the thing. Soon black hawks arrive and they load Fig in one as he was injured and the rest board after him.
Harry and his men are on a plane heading for the states and they are looking at the tail that had fallen off the robot. They look closer at the scorch burns from the sabot rounds when the thing starts moving and stabs a table. They all tackle it and strap it down.
"I thought this thing was dead!" Epps says.
"Whatever this thing is it's wicked." Lennox says.
A few hours later the plane lands and they start walking off the plane when some suv's pull up.
"Lieutenant Colonel Eveningshade, I need you and your men to come with me right now." A man says grabbing Harry's stuff and walking towards one of the suv's. Harry and his men hop into the suv's and leave the airfield.
They soon arrive at a huge dam and Harry saw a sign saying 'Welcome to Hoover Dam'. Harry gets out of the suv and his eyes widen when he sees a familiar face.
"Sam!" Harry calls and Sam turns around and sees Harry.
"Harry! What's going on?" Sam asks as Harry stands next to him.
"I don't know." Harry says.
"Hey kid." A man says. Sam turns to him and scowls at the man.
"Who are you?" Harry asks.
"Seymour Simmons sector 7." Simmons says.
"Sector 7? Never heard of it." Lennox says.
"If you all will come with me." A man says walking towards a pillar. "We have a lot to talk about." Banachek says.
Harry and his men follow the agents and walk through some halls that are in the dam. They walk through a hangar and Harry trips on air as he sees the giant robot. The only one who noticed was Sam has he has wide and fearful eyes.
'They have Megatron here! Are they insane?' Harry thinks.
"Your great-grandfather found him stuck in the ice." Banachek says to Sam.
"We call him NBE-1. He is what we have studied to improve technology." Simmons says.
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news but that's" Sam points at Megatron. "Megatron. The leader of the Decepticons." Sam says.
"Well we call him NBE-1." Simmons says.
"If you will continue in following us." Banachek says.
They enter a room and Harry's and Sam's eyes widen when he sees a giant cube.
'T-The All Spark! What is it doing here?' Harry thinks. 'No wonder Optimus can't find it. It is hidden deep underground. Wait. Shit! They have it right next to Megatron. These people are insane!' Harry thinks starting to fear what should happen if Megatron thaws.
"This dam is four football fields thick and hides the energy of the cube." Banachek says.
"Wait. You said it hides energy. What type of energy?" Maggie asks.
"Follow me." Banachek says. They walk into a room and a door closes and they hear the locks locking. "They have to lock us in for our safety." Banachek says.
They all gather around a box with a bunch of wires going into it.
"Does anyone have some kind of electrical device? Cell phone, radio?" Simmons asks.
"I have a black berry." DoD Keller says. Simmons takes it and places it in the box and locks it. He pushes a button and the wires hum with power and a blue light is discharged into the phone which starts to transform into a little robot and everyone has wide eyes. It starts firing mini missiles and guns at them and rushes the glass and cracks it.
"Ah. He's cracking the box." Simmons says. He grabs a trigger and squeezes and the box glows and the little bot screeches and the light stops and they remove their goggles to see that the phone is charred and not moving any more.
Soon alarms are blaring and the facility loses power and Megatron starts to awaken.
Sam walks forward.
"The Decepticons know that the cube is here. You need to get me to my car." Sam says. They get Bumblebee free and Bee touches the cube and it shrinks. Harry and his men mount some trucks and follow Sam to get to Mission City and pass the Autobots (1).
Harry watches as they drop Megatron and other Decepticons into the Marian Trench.
'I just hope they stay down there.' Harry thinks as he watches from one of the ships.
Harry gets out of the black suv and he walks towards the door of his house. He walks in and closes the door and turns around to see three people staring at him with wide eyes.
"H-Harrison is that y-you?" Daphne asks as tears appear in her eyes.
"It's me Daph. I promised that I would return." Harry says. Daphne runs to Harry and embraces him and kisses him for all that he's worth and he happily returns the affection to Daphne who starts to cry into his chest.
"I'm so happy that you are alive." Daphne chokes out.
"Thank god." Thomas says as he hugs his brother with Hermione following. Harry picks up Allison who was crawling towards him and he hugs her, happy to be with his family.
"Harrison what happened?" Daphne asks. Harry then tells what had happened in Qatar.
Author's notes:
1. it is too long to type when they had the battle in Mission City.
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