WARNING : BLOOD, GORE, CHILD ABUSE, NEAR DEATH! (MODERATED FOR TALES RELEASE)

THERE WILL BE RECOMPENSE FOR THESE SINS....

FIC IS DEFINITELY M.

Harry Potter and the Trials and Tribulations

Pt: 2

Phoenix sighed and clasped his spiky haired head as he waited outside of the emergency room with Maya. That poor boy had been in surgery for the last twelve hours and according to the last report he had been given it was still very much touch and go. Harry was in critical condition but much more stable than he had been when he had been found.

"Nick, you've done the best you can. Now, it's up to us to have faith." Maya whispered tiredly.

"Right." Phoenix sighed as he straightened his back and leaned against the backing of his seat.

Maya yawned wearily.

"Maya, rest. Here, just lie down." Phoenix told his assistant and had her lie her down, using himself as a pillow.

"Nick." Maya protested tiredly.

"No. Just get some rest okay?" Phoenix ordered her.

"Fine...By the way, when Harry get's out of the hospital lets take him out for burgers." Maya said.

"That's a good idea." Phoenix agreed.

With that his tired assistant surrendered to sleep.

Five hours later.

Phoenix stared tiredly at the doctor that emerged from the Emergency room.

"Is he alright?" Phoenix begged.

"He's resting now. It was a tough procedure. We had to reconstruct almost fifty percent of his internal organs. We had to do some skin grafting just to help his back heal. He had a severe case of infection, and his severe malnutrition led to some critical side effects. His bones are extremely fragile due to this as well. He'll need a very caring guardian to just physically heal from this." The doctor told him.

"Can I see him?" Phoenix pleaded.

"Are you going in as an attorney or as his friend?"

"Friend. He needs them more than he needs an attorney." Phoenix replied.

The doctor nodded.

"Very well, follow me."

By this point Maya had woken and hastily followed Phoenix and the doctor.

Once they had reached little Harry's room they quietly; almost reverently entered. The small boy's body was shielded by several machines and a breath mask covered his face. Phoenix sat beside the tiny body and gently stroked the boy's frail hand.

"It's alright now Harry." Phoenix whispered softly.

Maya sat on Harry's opposite side and held his hand as well.

A few moments passed before a sweet; soothing voice began to sing. It was a wordless song, gentle; relaxing, melodic. Yet, there was a slightly eerie quality to the loving notes. In the background of the soothing voice a sound of near drums tapped in sequence.

Once the song had ended Phoenix looked at Maya and she smiled gently.

"How?" Phoenix whispered.

"It's a Native American Lullaby. It's called "Little child sleep well. I've got some Native American blood in me." She explained quietly before she began the soothing song once more; quieter this time.

It was sometime later when they had fallen asleep holding the tiny boy's feeble hands. The doctor smiled at them gently and had a nurse cover them both with blankets.

"Doctor, shouldn't we move them to some spare beds?" The Nurse whispered as she covered Maya.

The doctor shook his head.

"The boy would want them here. For being Yanks, they certainly are a soft sort." The doctor explained.

"You think they're getting connected to the boy?"

"Absolutely." The doctor whispered as he quietly shut the door behind them.

It was a full week before the boy awoke. When he did Phoenix and Maya were still by his side.

"Where am...It?" Harry whispered baffled.

"Harry, good morning. You're in a Medical center in London." Phoenix told him.

"You...you're the one who saved..." Harry said weakly.

"That's right. My name is Phoenix Wright, and this is my assistant Maya."

"Are you an angel?" Harry wondered weakly.

"No, I'm human; just like you."

"No, it is not human..." Harry whispered.

The man gently drew nearer to Harry.

Harry flinched slightly at Phoenix's closeness but slowly relaxed as he felt the arms enveloping him gently; not hurting him.

"Harry, you are a good boy. You're a great person." Phoenix said as he ruffled Harry's hair gently.

"Phoenix is right Harry, you're a good boy." Maya agreed as she sat beside them.

Harry's eyes watered and suddenly the boy began to sob. He clutched onto Phoenix as if he was his lifeline.*

"Is it true? Am It...I a...actual....human?" Harry stuttered.

"Yes Harry. You are indeed a person." Phoenix and Maya affirmed softly.

Phoenix caressed Harry's hair gently as he held him closely.

"Incredible, you've already begun a healing process." The doctor smiled as he entered the room a little later.

"What do you mean sir?" Harry asked reverently.

"You're already awake. Mr. Wright, I needed to speak with you and Maya here too."

"Sure. But can I stay with Harry for now?" Phoenix asked.

"Certainly. I'll wait until Harry's doing better." The doctor said pleasantly.

"Thank you." Harry smiled and closed his weary eyes.

He fell asleep in someone's arms for the first time that he could remember.

Once Harry was sleeping the doctor turned to Phoenix and spoke.

"He's grown attached to you Mr. Wright." The doctor commented quietly.

"I've kinda done the same." Phoenix admitted.

"I figured as much, you two haven't left Harry's room once since I've let you in." The doctor said.

"Yeah." Phoenix agreed.

"I've come to really care about Harry." Maya admitted as well.

"I have already suggested that you become his guardian. The U.K. is currently negotiating with your country about what and will not be done in accordance with this."

"Me?" Phoenix asked in awe as his eyes widened.

"You love him. You may not know him but you decided to love Harry." The doctor said; explaining everything.

"I'll have him if it's what he wants." Phoenix agreed.

"And I'll do everything I can for him too!" Maya promised.

"Great. Ask him if he wants to live with you after he gets a little better alright?" The doctor suggested.

"Sure thing." Phoenix promised.

A full month passed before Phoenix felt Harry was healthy enough to ask if he wanted to live with him.

"Harry?" Phoenix asked nervously.

"Yes?" Harry asked looking up at Phoenix questioningly.

"I wanted to ask you something. Do you want to live with me?" Phoenix asked; his heart pounding.

"Live with you?" Harry sounded shocked.

Phoenix fought to keep a calm face as his heart started to break.

"Do you have a house? When can I move in?" Harry asked in delight.

Phoenix smiled brightly.

"I have a house in America, and as soon as the doctor says you're fit you can move in." Phoenix said; his face beaming.

Harry smiled at Phoenix happily.

Three days later, the doctor said that he would be released at the end of the week.

"Great! Can I take a walk?" Harry suddenly asked.

The doctor nodded and with Phoenix's and Maya's help Harry began his trek down to the cafeteria.

While Phoenix and Maya ate with the doctor Harry had begun to talk to a girl.

"Who's that?" Phoenix asked curiously of the doctor.

"Oh, her? That's Hermione. Her parents were in a traffic accident and so she's staying with us while her parent's get better." The doctor said as he bit into his tuna sandwich.

"I see. It seems like Harry and her are getting along pretty well." Maya mentioned.

Phoenix nodded in agreement.

"How long has she been here?" Phoenix suddenly asked.

"Two and a half years." The doctor admitted.

"She wasn't sent to an orphanage?" Phoenix said in some surprise.

"She was, but they always kicked her back out, saying that she was too 'different'." The doctor shook his head in disgust before he continued.

"By this point, almost everyone wants to get rid of her, but no one wants to take care of her."

"Nick?" Maya asked with a hint of suggestion.

"This isn't like a puppy Maya." Phoenix chided.

"You're right it isn't. It's better! Plus Pearly would love to have a female friend!" Maya smiled at Phoenix.

"Pearly?" Phoenix asked dumbly.

"My cousin! She lives in Kurain Village with my aunt but she's one of the few children in the village."

"Why don't we get to know her before you start thinking I should take her in." Phoenix said dryly.

Maya pouted but nodded in agreement.

By the time the last four days of the week passed Harry and Maya had practically fallen in love with Hermione.

"Do you really want Hermione to live with us?" Phoenix asked Harry.

Harry nodded emphatically.

"She's lonely here and she's my first friend." Harry agreed.

"Alright...I'll ask to become her guardian as well." Phoenix broke.

"Thank you." Harry smiled in relief at Phoenix's agreement.

"Then we'll go back home okay?" Phoenix said.

Surprisingly the paperwork went smoothly and by the time Harry left the hospital on Sunday afternoon Phoenix was the guardian to both Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter.

"Nick, you've got a big heart." Maya complimented him.

Phoenix smiled.

"How could I say no to you three?" Phoenix said as the taxi pulled up to the airport.

"What about the burgers Nick?" Maya asked.

Phoenix smiled.

"You and burgers...There's a place on the way to the plane where we'll all eat some of them."

"Burgers?" Harry asked in awe.

"That's right Harry." Phoenix assured him.

"My first burger..." Harry whispered in shock.

Phoenix put his hand on Harry's shoulder gently.

"Life's about change Harry, and for the most part change brings good things." Phoenix said softly.

Ten minutes later and they were seated in a McDonnald's in Heathrow airport.

Harry's awe didn't lessen as he was also given his first fries and his first carbonated beverage.

Maya and Phoenix didn't say anything but looked at him sympathetically. They didn't know what to say.

The trip was smooth and it was in a large U.S. Airport two sleepy adults and two sleeping children made their way off of a plane that landed at 1:00 A.M.

Maya held Hermione close to her as Harry was supported by Phoenix.

"Let's go to my home tonight Maya. Tomorrow I'll go pick up some stuff for them. After that I'll head back to the office to pay all the bills."

Maya nodded in agreement.

"I could take care of the bills for you." Maya suggested.

"It's not a bad plan Maya but Harry doesn't know you very well yet, take the time to get to know each other better okay?" Phoenix replied.

Maya agreed quietly as Phoenix hailed a taxi.

The week passed in a flurry of activity. Harry, and Hermione needed clothes, toys, and beds alike. Phoenix had to hire another assistant to help him handle his work at the office while Maya aided Phoenix in his work as a parent.

Eventually Phoenix managed to get everything in line and it was that Sunday that his first case in a while appeared. A woman named Maggey Byrde was accused of the murder of her boyfriend; a police officer.

Phoenix accepted the case.

The young lawyer had a difficult job juggling his work, the kids that he was entrusted with, and his other duties but he somehow managed. It was difficult because at night Harry frequently woke screaming or sobbing in fear. Whenever that happened Phoenix felt like his heart had been torn out and burned on a pedistal to some evil god of cruelty.

"Noo! It's sorry please forgive it!" Harry cried in his sleep.

Phoenix's eyes snapped open and he quietly rushed to Harry's room.

"No more please!"

Hermione arrived at Harry's door at the same time Phoenix did.

"Hermione, it's okay I'll handle this." Phoenix suggested.

"He's my best friend. I have to help him." Hermione said stubbornly after a terrified cry from Harry.

Phoenix nodded as he opened the door and pulled Harry into his arms gently.

"Its' Sorry! It begs forgiveness!" Harry wailed.

"Harry! It's okay!" Phoenix shook him awake gently.

"No!" Harry screamed in terror before he awoke.

"It's okay Harry." Phoenix rocked the trembling boy.

"Its' not any good."

"You are very good Harry." Hermione said to him as she hugged the terrified boy.

"No Its....I'm not very..."

"Shh..." Phoenix soothed before he spoke again.

"You're special to me, Maya, and Hermione. You are a great boy." Phoenix told him as he continued to rock the tiny boy.

"But...Why?" Harry asked weakly.

"Why what?" Phoenix asked gently.

"Why do you care about I- me?" Harry asked weakly.

"Because we love you." Phoenix told him.

Hermione nodded passionately.

"Dad's right! We love you Harry!" Hermione promised.

It had become a near nightly ritual where Phoenix would awake and comfort the terrified boy.

If Maya hadn't been around to help Phoenix he knew his new duties might have proved to be too much to handle.

Thankfully for him however, the young woman stood by his side and helped Phoenix with Harry, Hermione and his job.

By the time Maggey's trial ended (a Not Guilty Verdict) they had settled into an odd but still a family unit. Maya, was much like a mother. Phoenix was assuredly their father figure. While Hermione and Harry still regarded the other as their best friend.

However, Harry's troubles were far from over...

This is a much condensed version naturally.

...I did it again...I cried...yet again. This is so hard to write...

* Now typically healing takes time, but Harry sees Phoenix as his guardian angel and trusts him. If Phoenix said the sky was pink Harry'd be inclined to believe it. This means that Harry was more willing to accept that he might be human. This also is the first step in helping Harry call himself I, and is symbolic of his healing.

Nevertheless, there is still much to do and at the end I sped things up and focused on their family setting; mostly because I can easily devote a chapter to the dreams on their own. Harry's feelings of self worth would be worked on during several chapters.

Healing takes years folks. Believe me. No one gets over that in a few months, or even in a year. For example, it took me about five years to be able to actually enjoy life. It's the way abuse is.

It destroys the spirit of a child.

Thankfully Harry's got Phoenix.

Hermione's entrance was much condensed too. Unfortunately because of that it doesn't really target they joy of Harry, or the happiness of Hermione. It will definitely need expansion should this become a full fic.

P.S. Hermione's got her own emotional baggage from feeling unwanted and her parents comatose state.

Oh yes, Lastly, I'm changing my poll when I post this to which fic do you want to be a new fic? poll.

Yes Phoenix looks after both of them. Phoenix is Harry's guardian and Hermione's temporary caretaker. As long as her parents are comatose Phoenix will look out for her.

No this is not going to be a H/Hr sibling fic. It will eventually turn into an HHr romance. The kids both look to Phoenix as 'dad' and Maya as 'mom' (Even though Maya and Phoenix aren't married)

You can imagine what Peals will think about that ^.^ (PW players you've gotta know!)

Final (Really Final!) Note: I'm posting a new poll that will stay up until I finish a fic and decide what to write next. This poll may eventually change but I'll keep the old votes so they don't go to waste!

Which fic do you want?

Goddess of Fate?

AGWS?

Objection!?

This one?

War Amongst the Stars?

The Impossible Horcrux?

Use the poll...Use the poll Luke...