"Hi," The being in front of Harry said with a smile that disturbed Harry greatly. The figure extended his hand to shake, "I'm Death, Lord of the dead, the one constant in all the universes. It's good to finally meet you Mr. Potter, I've been meaning to talk to you for quite some time now."

Harry didn't know what to think about what Death just claimed. After all, the first thought you would have when the end of all wanted to speak with you would not be a pleasant thought of just why it wanted to speak with you. "Um, hi," Harry began tentatively, his fabled Gryffindor courage leaving him at the moment.

"Liven up Mr. Potter, I am not here to claim you. Indeed, I find our relationship an amusing game between the two of us."

"A game with death?"

"A game with me," The figure nodded and then sat in a seat it had conjured up, offering one to Harry who took it. "You see, you should have been in my realm numerous times and yet time you arrived near my domain, my sister protected you from my grasp and took you away from me. Now, that is Fate's prerogative of course, after all she can't keep you from me forever, but it is still interesting. You are also unlike others that should have been claimed and yet found a way to cheat me of my just dues, like that Tom Riddle fellow you sent my all those years ago. I thank you for that by the way Mr. Potter."

Harry looked at the entity strangely, wondering just how screwed his luck really was now that he was being thanked by a figure he had simply assumed sprang from the human mind. Hoping his luck would hold, Harry tried to ask a question, "Um Death, why are you here? I know you said you wanted to meet me, but why now? Why not before?"

"Aspects such as me and my family cannot directly interact with the world around us Harry. We work in the shadows, behind the scenes if you will, to make sure the world goes round. Take Fate for example, she gives mortal beings a prophecy or two to make sure things don't get too bad and keep the world from imploding. She says she is sorry about the prophecy thrust on you by the way, but it was interpreted wrongly by that Dumbledore fellow and you suffered needlessly. I guess there is no harm in saying that in another reality you could have had your parents, a real loving family. Of course, there are plenty of realities that exist, so you could have had a lot worse. Count your blessings where you can, I guess."

"Anyways," Death sighed, "I am the most limited of my family. Sure, I eventually claim all as I am the end, but there is hardly any interaction between me and the living. However, like all rules there are loopholes to exploit and you contain my three loopholes at the moment."

"So the story of the Hallows was real?" Harry asked in shock.

"Yes and no," Death made a so-so gesture. "I did indeed give three extremely gifted wizards and one of them was your ancestor. However, it wasn't because they escaped my grasp, but because they embodied the very essence of life. Wild, untamable, spirited, you retain those same qualities although in a slightly more subdued manner of course. Anyways, I made those three items because I was worried that one day someone would find the path to true immortality and that was a big no no for the big man so he agreed with my plan. Normally, these three items are simply very powerful devices in the hands of those that can wield them, but when they are together and something big is about to happen, I can speak with the wielder of my items."

"So, you're here now, what seems to be the problem?" Harry asked, almost already resigned to be thrust in another epic showdown.

"Do not overly worry about your part in the future Mr. Potter, there is a prophecy but it does not involve you. No, instead you will be helping this chosen one by battling a crime against nature and me. The Second Hokage of Konoha created a jutsu that ignores the boundaries of what were clearly established lines by pulling the souls of those that have already passed on and giving them bodies. If that wasn't enough, these resurrected bodies are then under the complete control of those that summoned them and cannot be destroyed by usual means. We aspects were not happy when we discovered just what this Nidaime did and he is currently suffering inside my stomach for breaking one of the big man's few laws."

"Stomach? Does that mean you're the Shinigami?"

Death nodded, "The Shinigami is just the aspect of me that those of the current times are most comfortable with, so when the fools try to summon me, they get a sliver of my power that takes the shape of what Death is supposed to look like." Harry shuddered at the thought of the Shinigami being only a small portion of Death's actual power. He knew the stories of the nine tailed fox and how it was stopped and it was rather unnerving to think about that. "Although, the Jashinists of this time also have some rather strange ideas about what I should be. It's one of the few times in history that I have been worshipped as a god, and that's god with a small g. I do admit I liked being the Hades fellow."

"So there is a God, capital G?"

"Well we certaintly didn't form ourselves," Death answered. "Anyways, getting back on track. That justu the Nidaime Hokage created is an affront and in the coming war will be used to decimate the side that fights for free will. Death is a firm resting place, not a revolving door and I and the big guy will not tolerate this future. So, we're giving the guy who actually lived through his prophecy the chance to do something about it and you'll like what you get in return."

"Wait, hold up, I get something out of this?" Harry asked utterly confused. He hadn't gotten anything out of fulfilling the prophecy so he had just assumed that this would be the same, though he wasn't going to say no to an actual weapon against the bad guy this time instead of some barely performed training that truthfully never did anything for him.

"Well yes, after all, someone is supposed to only be affected a prophecy and what goes on around it once in their lifetime, because they never turn out too good due to human nature. So, I'm going to teach you a spell to deal with those that are resurrected and my worshippers anytime you meet them. These can only be performed by my wand by the way. In return for helping the kid out those that you end up marrying, I'm envious of the beauties you will enjoy by the way, will be granted an extended life to match yours and none of you will perish due to unnatural causes unless the chosen one fails to complete his task. Then, I'll grab you and your mates because that is something you will not want to deal with. Trust me on that one. So, do we have a deal?"

"So let me get this straight so I know what I'm agreeing to, okay?" Harry asked and getting a positive response from the figure in black that was apparently the end of everything on Earth. "There's a prophecy, that I am not directly involved in, but some kid is and there's going to be a war. Do I know the kid by the way?" Death paused for a moment, before nodding once again. "So I know the kid, good, I don't care who he or she is, but at least I can help already. There's going to be this war and the opposing side will use resurrected warriors to augment their army because of some stupid jutsu the Nidaime created and you and God don't like this. So, to combat this and help fulfill the prophecy, I'm getting spell knowledge from you to defeat these resurrected foes."

"And the followers of me in this time period. Trust me, these are not good people and somehow they did something to make them partially immortal," Death interjected. "There's actually a lot of those types running around," It muttered to itself, but Harry still heard.

"Right, so I help with this prophecy that saves the world and in return I live my life to the fullest with all my wives knowing that I won't see the afterlife for a very long time."

"That about sums it up," The amused figured of Death grinned, which still caused Harry to shiver. "Any other questions?"

"Just one, when I die will I get to see my parents and others from before?"

"Indeed you will Mr. Potter. They will all be waiting for you just past those gates. So, do we have an accord?" Death queried, stretching its hand out.

A smile spread across Harry's face as he took the hand in his own and gave it a good three pumps, "This sounds absolutely wonderful."

"We figured you would say that," Death replied. Fishing something out of its pocket Death pulled out what looked like a memory strand and before Harry could say anything, pushed it inside of Harry. Having given the spell to Harry, Death had a few more things to say. "Now Mr. Potter, your extended and natural life won't actually start until the kid beats the great evil of his time and establishes peace for a few generations, so you can't slack off on your training until such time. Understand?" Receiving a nod from Harry as he tried to organize the new knowledge into his occulmency, Death turned to the painting of Fleur.

"Now Mrs. Weasley-Delacour. You are dead and as such you are in my domain already and thus I can interact with you. Since you followed one of Fate's chosen vessels numerous times and helped with the start of what was basically a new world, I will allow you soul's memories from the afterlife become part of this painting until such time as you decide to leave all presence of yourself from this physical world. Just know that you will not be able to share anything about the afterlife with any who ask."

"Thank you," Fleur whispered with tears in her eyes. She was okay with seeing her descendants, but since their home had been destroyed and the clan had been scattered through the winds, she had been lonely. Sure she could basically shut herself off, but there was still a part of her painting that was always conscious in the outside world and there were many times that she had just wanted to leave this existence and never come back.

"Now, you have your mission and the knowledge to complete it Mr. Potter, I truly hope that I won't see you for quite some time. I will allow you to use the stone once a week if you wish, though once a month would be much better, and you will be allowed to contact your family and friends without any consequences. I will also have a surprise for when you use it in Konoha the first time. I bid you two adieu."

Death left as it had arrived, silent and without warning. One moment it was seated and the next, both its seat and Harry's waivered allowing Harry just enough time to stand up before they disappeared. There was silence for a few moments before Harry spoke once again, "Well, that was interesting."

Fleur's laughter filled the chamber at Harry's words. "Hundreds of years later and you still get into the most bizarre situations. I had hoped that your life would at least be a bit simpler if not safer when you landed in this world. You just can't catch a break can you?"

Harry simply shrugged. "I don't mind this, not really. Would I have liked to be well away from anything related to a prophecy, having the power to make the kid's life easier is a lot better. Having any training what so ever is a lot better than previously."

"Fair enough 'arry. It was good seeing you again."

"It was good to see you too Fleur and since I have the resurrection stone I will be sure to talk to you occasionally. Now though, I kind of want to explore the island. Say, you wouldn't happen to know how to turn off those Earthern warriors would you?"

"They were shut off as soon as I knew it was you since I am the master key. If I may make a suggestion, there is a summoning scroll in this tower that should suit you quite well and it doesn't actually take chakra to use it."

"Thank you Fleur," Harry smiled at his longtime friend and with another round of goodbyes, Harry left the chamber. Now that the island was safe, Harry had a few ideas forming in the back of his mind about just what to do with it. He would go through the proper channels to obtain the island of course, but he doubted there would be any contest in his purchase now that the island had stood deserted for three decades now. He found the summoning scroll that Fleur had mentioned and strapped it to his back. He would sign it before he left Uzu, but right now there were plenty of other things to explore and discover and he only had a week and a few days left to explore.

That night Harry made his camp at the base of tower and although he trusted Fleur in turning off the earth samurai, he wouldn't put it past the rest of the Uzumaki's to put up a few other defenses just in case the warriors were defeated, so he put up his own wards. After he finished his meal, he brought out the resurrection stone and felt the cool texture of the stone. Steeling himself, he turned the stone over three times in his hand and focused on the five that he had called before that final confrontation in the forest with Voldemort.

All five appeared with smiles on their face and although they couldn't actually touch each other, Harry felt the love the five were directed at him. "Hello Harry," Lily Potter said, her eyes slightly tearing up, "It's so good to see you."

"It's good to see you too mum, dad."

"Hey pup," The imprint of Sirius Black said, "You had us worried there for quite a while when you didn't show up to spend time with us, especially when your friends started showing up. It's kind of cool to know that you arrived in the future."

"So you all know what's happened in the last three years then?"

"As soon as you showed up, we knew what had happened," Remus answered, "We can't say much about the afterlife, but it isn't completely cut off from the world of the living. We know enough to not be too terribly confused at what happened to you."

"Good," Harry nodded, "When I got here, I was just so scared that I wouldn't be able to join you all in the afterlife. Sorry I couldn't look after Teddy by the way Tonks."

"It's fine," The older sister figure of Harry said, "Teddy had a few good years and then when he joined us it was quick and painless, which is more than I can say for some of those that was caught in the initial blast. You should summon him next time as he would like to meet his godfather and don't start about how you didn't deserve to be one. We watched as you took care of him for those first eight months and you certainly weren't at fault for what Ronald and Draco did. I'm sure you would have spoiled our son rotten and were well on the way to doing so before you left."

The forms shimmered, "Well I think that's all the time we have and I know it wasn't long, but you can call us back occasionally," The spirit of James Potter said. "I've got to say, your choice of wives is spot on my son and they are quite the lookers." Remus and Sirius were nodding right along with what his father said and even the two ladies looked like they agreed.

"Make us lots of grandbabies," Lily said as they disappeared, "We'll be rooting for you my son."

Harry had a small smile on his face as he went to sleep that night, knowing that the last big question he had had since he arrived in this land had been answered. Knowing that he would see his family when he passed on was like a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. Sure, the thought of a war approaching was a terrible thing, but now that Harry knew it was coming, he could prepare himself and his students for what was to come. Plus, having a spell that took away what would sure to be a rather large weapon of his enemy, both in fighting prowess and a psychological weapon. From what Death had said, the war was still years off, so there was time. He had already started Konoha in preparation, though he hadn't realized it at the time, so it was easily done. With those positive thoughts in his head, he drifted off to the dreamland.

-Potter Sensei-

Hana sighed as she walked around Harry's apartment. It had only been a few days since Harry had left, but she missed the man that had become such a large part of his life. She had met him two years ago when her mother had invited him over for a meal and although she didn't believe in love at first sight, she was instantly taken with the dark haired man that had startling green eyes. He wasn't like her other crushes, those that had had to prove themselves with their strength and jutsus to even attract an eye of an Inuzuka female. Harry on the other hand had a presence about him that simply called for attention. It wasn't some conscious effort on his part, they had checked, but something drew the attention of those around him. She was intrigued, especially after her mother, an established alpha of the pack, had given him one of their pups. That was never done.

Hana had struck up a quick friendship with the newcomer to their village and it was made easier by the fact that Kurenai and Yugao had already met Harry and grown close to the young man. It certainly didn't take long for Hana to fall for him as there weren't many flaws that she could spot and he seemed to be working on getting rid of all that made him imperfect. She wasn't naïve enough to believe that he didn't have his flaws of course, but he was a great man.

A knock on the door attracted Hana's attention and she was confused as almost everybody knew that Harry was out of the village and he would not be back for some time. Plus, it was rather late at night and no one would have bothered Harry at this time. Opening the door, Hana was shocked to see the beautiful eyes of Kurenai filled with unshed tears, looking disheveled. "Kurenai?" Hana asked.

"Hana," Kurenai said with confusion evident in her tones. "Where is Harry?"

"Harry's gone on an exploration, remember Kurenai. He'll be back in a little over a week, remember Kurenai?" Hana said, her tone conveying her worry as it wasn't often that Kurenai would be the one that was confused.

"Oh, right," Kurenai said as she remembered that Harry had told her just before he left. "Sorry to bother you Hana."

"Wait Kurenai," Hana said as she grabbed her friend by the hand and led her inside Harry's apartment. Sitting down on his couch, Hana turned to her raven haired friend, "Now what has you so upset Kure?"

"I had a date tonight," She answered, her voice wavering, "And it started out great. But, I should have known it was too good to be true and by the end of the date he had turned into a real jerk. It was all about what he would get out of it at the end and not about what I wanted. The idiot tried to put his hands on me when I wouldn't follow him back to his apartment," Hana started growling as the four so called Ice Queens of Konoha had suffered through that, but Kurenai seemed to suffer the worst for it. Yugao was known as one of the strongest shinobi in the village and Anko was a sadistic freak that held no qualms about injecting those that pissed her off with enough venom to kill one of the tigers in the Forest of Death. Even Hana was treated with kid gloves most times as the Inuzuka clan looked after their own and being the daughter of the clan head meant that vengeance would be swift. Kurenai was the only one that wasn't protected by reputation just yet. "I don't think he enjoyed my illusion, though I don't know if he broke out of it yet," A vicious smirk appeared on both of the ladies' faces.

"That's what the idiot gets," Hana agreed with her friend's viciousness. "But I have to ask, why did you come here after the date?"

Here Kurenai grew a little nervous and Hana could tell there was a bombshell about to be dropped. "I, I simply wanted Harry to hold me," The genjutsu user finally sighed. "Whenever he tells me I look amazing or lovely, I just…"

"Feel that it actually means something instead of the empty platitudes that you always get from other males that just want to get into your parts?" Hana finished, having experienced the same thing multiple times from Harry. She hadn't thought any of her friends had been attracted to Harry beyond the physical attraction that Anko and he had shared, but if it was going to be any of her friends, Hana would have picked Kurenai to fall for him. Yugao had her own man that she had been working on before Harry had arrived and Anko truly needed someone that could devote his entire time to her. If Harry hadn't been placed under the CRA, Anko probably would have pursued the raven haired man, but that was just something she couldn't handle.

"I'm sorry Hana, I really tried, but I cannot find someone else that attracts me the way he does."

"So what attracts you to him the best?" Hana asked with a grin. "Is it his dreamy green eyes? His always messy bed hair?" Hana knew that she would have to share her man and who better to share with than one of her friends? Kurenai looked up in shock, "Kure, I know that I have to share Harry with other women thanks to the council and their stupid rules and I made my peace with it. You have to remember that my clan has a lot in common with our partners and we are guided by the pack mentality. Now come on, Harry's bed and pillows had absorbed his scent which is exactly why I am here."

Kurenai shook her head although she was extraordinarily relieved. She wouldn't have done anything if Hana had been against it, but she really wanted to be with Harry. Hopefully he was all for it, but she was sure she could convince him. That was for another day and now she wanted to see for herself if what Hana had just said was true.

A/N: Sorry for not posting last week, but there are some weeks that you just can't write on a specific story. Hope you liked the powers that Harry had with death. He didn't get a major boost in power, but he did get a powerful weapon to help Naruto out. I'm leaving Fleur where she is because Harry can't make a portkey. Also, I'm having it to where Kurenai goes straight for Harry and doesn't detour with Asuma. He works in the anime and manga, but you snooze, you lose.

Until next time!