Hello, again!
Plain and simply, here's the other half. More or less.
Bold and Italicized is in a different language to the main language.
Don't own Harry Potter or Naruto.
The dark fires of truth and lies
"Well, this is a downright pickle." said Hinata upon learning of what happened. "You and Void Heart pretty much ousted both us and the Wizarding World to the rest, and I got a raven-haired, red-eye sensei suspecting I'm keeping something silent."
"And to make matters worse," said Naruto in return. "there is something more going on behind the scenes throughout it all."
Naruto and Hinata sighed together at the mess they were now in. Things were getting far more complicated than they personally liked, with far more questions that were seemingly impossible to answer. Who is Chaos? What is the connection? And where exactly was Naruto in correlation to the Shinobi Lands?
Even worse, neither of them were in any real position to try and do something about any of the questions at that moment. Also, as a more pressing matter, Naruto now needed a good explanation that the magicals would believe.
"And then I'll have to deal with the non-magical side of this place." added Naruto despondently.
Hinata didn't quite know what to say to cheer the boy up. All she could quite do was assure him that she would be able to be there in spirit for him.
It was barely even afternoon the same day as the attack from the dementors, and Amelia didn't quite hold back in grilling him for answers this time. And no one blamed her, considering what happened earlier that day.
"Although you could've been more careful in keeping and ear out in regards to both Black and Fudge." admonished Hinata, getting a greater slump from Naruto. "At the very least, though, Black will be helpful in keeping people such as Fudge, Malfoy, and that Umbridge off your back."
That was definitely a let down on Naruto's part, leaving the situation with Fudge alone enough to somehow only discover that the man was only on probation that very same day. The foremost contenders of Fudge being even tried were Draco's father, Lucius Malfoy, and a rather ugly lady named Delores Umbridge. Unfortunately, that was the only front that the two were really successful, while Rita Skeeter was left to spend time in Azkaban prison, which was a bit nicer thanks to the lack of dementors in comparison to before. In regards to Sirius Black, Lucius was only able to keep Peter out of the maximum security wing, while Sirius himself only had to spend the past few months in rehab from his time in Azkaban.
But now, more likely than not, they were going to use Void Heart as an excuse to at least get rid of Naruto for good.
Seeing Harry and Amelia coming towards him, he finished his conversation with Hinata and went to face the news they were sure to bring. "How many are listening to Malfoy and Umbridge?"
Amelia sighed. "No real idea for sure. We all have a reason to fear Void Heart, and subsequently you, but some at least look like they're more interested in what exactly are you. Even with what we know of you so far, you're still more a mystery than anything."
Fair Point. He acknowledged before responding. "And you have no idea if their interest is just curiosity or manipulative in nature."
Amelia nodded at his words. "And Mr. Potter had been authorized to offer his help in any way he can."
Harry quickly elaborated, realizing how that could possibly be interpreted. "I'll just be an extra voice in your defense. I'll not be doing anything that could make you mad."
Amelia raised a slight eyebrow at that, but didn't comment. Straight up, it sounded like Naruto was just rather protective of Harry. Either that, or there was something that Naruto hated, and didn't want Harry to go through it. More than likely, though, she would learn sooner or later. She'd just need to be observant.
"Shall we get going, then?" asked Naruto, taking a hold of both of them before concentrating on the inside of the Ministry of Magic.
"Paparazzi." Amelia growled. "Vultures, the lot of them."
Even with Naruto transporting the three near the elevators in the Ministry, they barely managed to make it into one to go to where the meeting was being held. The reporters that were apparently waiting near the entrance had somehow noticed them, and attempted to 'catch' them for an interview, among other things.
"Thankfully Skeeter is out of the picture." said Naruto. Amelia nodded in agreement.
Harry was confused. What exactly was the issue with this Skeeter woman? "Naruto, you mind explaining why this Skeeter is such a problem?"
Amelia answered for him. "Let's just say that she's a woman that hated anything bad about someone being kept a secret, especially if you're anything like me or the Minister, and leave it at that. The less said about her, the better."
"Not to mention she wasn't all the pleasant to look at either." Hinata quipped. "Even I'm willing to admit that she had terrible style sense! I doubt even Jiraiya would go for her without having to be paid."
"Doesn't that sound a bit harsh?" asked Naruto, sweating a bit at her words.
"Combined with her attitude, not really." said Hinata before cutting off, leaving Naruto relatively alone to his thoughts again as they got out on the floor with their destination.
Upon arrival in the room, they saw a what looked like a stone version of the counsel chambers to Naruto, only instead of a seat facing them for the leader, just a simply chair.
Obviously meant for the 'accused.' mused Naruto, standing near it as Harry and Amelia went a little ways to the side.
Among the seated were Fudge, Malfoy, and Umbridge, as were mentioned, but even Amelia was caught at least a bit off guard by just how many people were there.
Naruto simply stared pointedly at the three while Amelia asked the big question. "Why is just about the entire Wizengamot here? This isn't a trial, for Merlin's sake."
Malfoy spoke up in response. "This is a rather unique situation we are dealing with, Madam Bones. We felt it prudent-"
"-to make things even worse for you." he was cut off by Naruto. "Then again, Death Eaters and such ilk never had much in brains."
"How dare you!" cried Umbridge, but as she started berating Naruto, he focused on Malfoy.
Why do I get the feeling that this will be over rather quickly? The idle thought went through both Harry and Amelia's minds as they witnessed the stare down between the two men.
They were correct, as Malfoy's left sleeve suddenly caught alight with black flames, surprising him as he toppled out of his seat and into the main area. Everyone was stunned into silence when the flames only burned the sleeve, leaving a mark in the shape of a snake coming out of a skull plain as day for all to see.
He walked to the man, grabbed his arm, and showed it to the crowd.
"Fun fact about this mark: it has to be 100% willingly taken, otherwise it won't stick!" he said, throwing them all for a loop. "And those that attempt to refute are only kidding themselves."
His free hand became lightly coated with the black flames from before. He raked the flames across both of Lucius' legs, drawing tortured screams from the man as his legs became pretty much useless. Naruto then dragged the man over to Amelia.
But what he did upon returning to face the seated crowd, terrified them. The flames grew as some light sparks danced occasionally. Black, smokey claws covered his hands as his hair turned dark and his eyes became full dark purple. His tail grew in size as well, just about splitting into two tails. He slowly walked a few steps towards them as he spoke in a dark tone, revealing purple flames shaped into fangs.
"Let's get things straight here. You've grown weak and corrupted, letting prejudice and laziness cloud your minds. As long as I, and any other Konoha shinobi, are within you're lands, we will not stand for this, or even simple lies, any longer. If I learn of anything else like Malfoy or Fudge, and their respective crimes, then..." He trailed off at the end, switching to intake a deep breath as he leaned back. Next thing any one really knew, was a roar, and then Umbridge gained a few burns as well. "...that'll be the least of your worries. Unlike you, we actually take care of our own."
With those words said, the 'transformation' subsided, returning Naruto to his original appearance. He waited a little to see if anyone would attempt to challenge his words, before moving to beside Harry and Amelia.
"I think we're done here." said Naruto.
The two nodded mechanically. Neither of them really knew what just happened, just that their entire world was on the way of being turned on its head, and then some. They were just glad that they weren't on Naruto's bad side, unlike the others.
Amelia then truly registered what exactly happened and groaned. Great, now I'm pretty well stuck cleaning up this mess. Why am I the only competent one in a high enough position of power within the Ministry, again? Whenever something even remotely like this comes along, I'm always the they shove it on, so why?!
Harry and Naruto returned to Hogwarts when the rest of them were having dinner. Of course, just as they were about to join their friends at the Gryffindor table, Harry cried out "We completely forgot to explain any of the situation!"
That shout brought everyone's attention to the two, getting Harry to chuckle sheepishly and Naruto to sigh.
"Wouldn't be the first time." said Naruto. "Counsels tend to favor themselves above all others. Keeping them off balance helps."
Unable to refute that, Harry just merely kept quiet and started on his dinner. However, that's when another interesting topic showed up, in the form of the food on his plate.
"Hey, Harry." said Hermione, getting his attention. "Don't you think that's a bit hot for you?"
Sure enough, Harry's plate was pretty obviously steaming, but one thing Hermione didn't quite mention was that the steam only started after he put it on his plate. And Harry didn't notice until she spoke up.
Harry simply took note, and shrugged. "I was wondering why something tasted a bit different."
The man that met Harry in her dream piped in an answer. "Your body is just simply adapting to your destiny, and I'm not talking about the one with Voldemort."
Prodding didn't elicit any further response, so Harry stuck to saying "Maybe I'm just coming into my power or something, and it's coming out as fire-natured." using a bit of shinobi terminology to indicate what he heard was the possibility.
Naruto, Hermione, and Ginny caught it, but only Naruto recognized the implications. So, it looks like next session will be focused on Nature Manipulation. Too bad I don't have access to chakra paper, otherwise we could go ahead and figure out just how much of an affinity she just might end up having in the future. But their seems to be something going on beyond what I'm able to see. Somehow.
Any further thoughts or words were left for another time as Amelia showed up again, with the same problem that Harry brought up earlier, and as such not quite happy with not getting a straight answer. Although she also wanted to know what exactly Naruto did with the transformation. All in all, she wanted an actual answer! But what she got, after getting a private moment with Naruto, terrified her.
"I'll just be saying this, since even I don't have all the answers. Ever since I was born, I was hated, shunned, despised, attacked. No one to turn to for help. Five years later, I reached a breaking point, creating a monster beyond any other. Void Heart, the Obliterator. And only two people right even remotely have any chance of stopping it's power. And neither of them are here in this land, so you have nothing to face me. Any one that tries, only makes me, and Void Heart, stronger. But like I said, I won't go against people if they leave me and my precious people alone. Same goes for all true Konoha shinobi."
Even with just that, Amelia was left stone cold in shock. If that was a basic explanation, then what exactly did he go through? Not only that, how is he still nice from it all?! Whatever the case, she was certainly glad that the boy wasn't anything even close to being like the Dark Lord.
"For the record," said Naruto, snapping her out of her shock long enough. "Voldemort, is actually Tom Marvolo Riddle, the half-blood"
She was going to be working overtime for a good long while after this, that was for sure.
Don't take this too seriously, but I seriously need to figure out a way to keep calm enough to actually give you guys decent sized chapters. And that's including my other stories.
As for this chapter, I just wanted to bring out a bit of the history behind Void Heart in particular. The cases of Harry, Fudge, Malfoy, and Umbridge, they were more coincidental. Harry's just coming more into his power, so it's beginning to affect certain things to help. As for Fudge, do you really think Malfoy and Umbridge would really take his imprisonment sitting down? Malfoy and Umbridge...I just plain out don't like them.
Final Note: Harry will only become 'Jade,' 'her,' 'she,' and 'girl' once he accepts it fully. Otherwise, he still be classified as a boy throughout.
Until next time. Please let me know what you think.