We're finally here! The hunt for Horcuxes! Start reviewing! By the way, I'm going to change Goku's story so that Harry wasn't born yet, because Gohan's older than Harry. So, expect that.
Chapter 35
"My god." Gohan gasped as he, Harry, and Dumbledore looked up from the Pensive. Dumbledore held a finger to silence them.
"This… is beyond anything I could have ever imagined." Dumbledore said as he walked over to his desk.
"So, I'm going to guess that he succeeded." Gohan muttered as his fist clenched.
"Yes. And not just once." Dumbledore sighed.
"So, there's 7 of them, right?" Gohan asked.
"Six. You forget, he lost a piece that night at the Potter's house."
"So, what could they be?" Harry asked.
"You've already seen several possibilities. Can you imagine what?" Dumbledore's eyebrows rose.
"The locket and cup!" Harry and Gohan said in unison.
"Exactly. And, have you noticed how he always keeps the snake Nagini close to him?" Dumbledore asked.
"Of course… wait! What if Voldemort told Cell how to make one?" Harry asked with alarm in his eyes.
"No. Cell and I both saw what Voldemort was in that state. Cell would never reduce himself to that state. Plus, Frieza would never stop dissing him. Then again, I don't know if Cell even has a soul." Gohan muttered.
"Can we destroy them?" Gohan asked.
"Yes. You've already done it once." Dumbledore answered.
"Wait… the diary?" Harry asked. Dumbledore nodded. But Gohan could have sworn that Dumbledore had looked at him as Harry said that.
"I have also destroyed one." Dumbledore added, placing a broken ring on the desk.
"Did that have anything to do with your hand?" Gohan asked. Dumbledore nodded.
"I found it in the remains of the Gaunt shack. I made the mistake of putting it on. If it hadn't been for my endurance, and Professor Snape's immediate help upon my return, I would not have lived to tell the tale." Dumbledore chuckled.
"That seems pretty stupid. Knowing Voldemort, that ring was probably cursed. Why put it on?" Harry asked.
"How ironic. Professor Snape said the same thing." Dumbledore smiled.
"So, that's where you've been going, right? To find where he's hidden them?" Gohan asked.
"Yes. And I have reason to believe that I may have found another one." Dumbledore answered. Then, he looked straight at Gohan and Harry.
"Once again, I have to ask of your help." Dumbledore asked.
"Count us in." they both said in unison.
"Thank you. I must ask that you tell no one of this, except your friends Ron, Hermione, and Videl." Dumbledore asked. While Harry nodded, Gohan frowned.
"Is there a problem, Gohan?" Dumbledore asked.
"You know very well there's a problem. You lied to my face, and you know about what!" Gohan growled, making Harry gape.
"Ah yes… your sister. I apologize to both you and her, and your father. I did not feel the time was right for you to know just yet. You spoke to your father, I presume?" Dumbledore asked.
"Yes, we did. And he told us everything! You took her from him when she was a baby! How can you live with yourself?" Gohan yelled. Dumbledore raised his wand, causing Gohan to grab his throat. Harry gaped. Gohan's tongue was glued to the top of his mouth.
"If you would be so kind, I will explain myself, Mr. Son." Dumbledore gestured at the two seats in front of him. With a snarl, Gohan sat down. Harry nervously did the same.
"You have to understand, it was… chaotic times. King Piccolo was going to return at the World Tournament, and Voldemort was gaining power every day. After Veronica died, I told Kami to move Lily and James out of the lookout and into Godric's Hollow." Dumbledore sighed.
"You what?" Harry gaped.
"Yes. Looking back, I see that was a terrible mistake. But let's get back to the main topic. Goku never knew, but Veronica had made Hercule Kiara's godfather." Harry gaped.
"Wait, Videl is your sister? What the bloody hell is going on?" Harry yelped.
"He didn't know?" Dumbledore asked.
"She was going to tell him, but he didn't give her a chance before we went to go see Slughorn. I told Ginny, and she told Ron and Hermione." Gohan chuckled.
"So that's why they were acting like that!" Harry gaped.
"So, how did Veronica know Hercule Satan in the first place?" Gohan asked.
"They were friends when they were children. I recall James and Sirius mentioning that she had a romantic relationship with him at one point. And, since he knew martial arts, he seemed the ideal candidate to raise her until the time came for her to reunite with her biological father." Dumbledore sighed.
"I get it… that way, we wouldn't have to completely educate her on martial arts." Gohan muttered.
"I'm very sorry for the pain I've caused to you and your family. I will be happy to invite your mother here to explain the situation." Gohan gulped.
"Oh, I want to see that. Chi-Chi's going to kill somebody." Harry grinned.
"Well, Mom's always wanted a daught… wait! We need to focus on the Horcurxes!" Gohan yelped.
"Correct." Dumbledore nodded.
"So, when do we go?" Gohan asked.
"Tomorrow. Meet me in the entrance hall. And Harry, please bring your cloak." Dumbledore answered.
"Got it." Gohan nodded.
"Good night." Dumbledore waved.
10 minutes later…
"We're back!" Gohan said as he and Harry walked into the Common Room.
"Harry, there's something I want to tell you!" Kiara said as she walked up to them.
"That your real name is Kiara Son, and you're Gohan's half sister?" Harry asked.
"Oh! Gohan told you?" Kiara asked.
"No. Believe it or not, Goku was babbling about it." Harry answered.
"He was drunk." Gohan mouthed behind him.
The Next Day…
"Why can't you tell us why you need the suit?" Bulma asked as mechanical arms attached pieces of the suit onto Gohan.
"I promised Dumbledore. I'm sorry." Gohan answered.
"Fine. Anyway, if you need to change out, just tap the center pad, and it will convert into a watch. Tap the red button to reactivate the suit." Bulma explained. Nodding, Gohan pressed the center of his chest, causing the suit to shrink down into a watch.
"Awesome!" Gohan grinned. Then, he dashed to the door.
"Anything else you need, kiddo?" Bulma asked.
"Yes. I need you to bring everyone here tonight. Master Roshi, Yamcha, Tien, everyone! Even Trunks and Goten! Do you understand?" Gohan asked in a panic.
"Why?" Bardock asked while Bulma looked confused.
"Look, Dumbledore's not going to be here tonight, and whatever Malfoy's been working on, he finished it! Something's going down tonight. We need to be ready. Got it?" Gohan yelled.
"You got it! You can count on us!" Bulma smirked
"Thank you! See you later!" he yelled as he took off. He sprinted through the hallways, until he reached the entrance of the Great Hall, where Harry was standing.
"What took you so long?" Harry asked.
"Had to get something." Gohan answered as they walked through the hallway.
"Did you tell Ron, Hermione, and Kiara?" Gohan asked.
"Yeah. After finally getting them to calm down, I told them to use the coins and assemble the DA. What about your end?" Gohan asked.
"Bulma and Bardock are going to gather everyone up and bring them here." Gohan answered. He had already told Harry about the renovation.
"Let's just hope that Cell or anyone else doesn't show up before they get here." Harry frowned. Then, they turned around the next corner to see Snape talking to Dumbledore.
"Has it ever occurred to you that you ask too much, that you take too much? Has it ever occurred to you that I don't want to do this?" Snape was saying.
"That does not matter, Severus. You agreed. Nothing more to discuss." Dumbledore answered. Then, Snape turned and gave Gohan and Harry a nasty glare as he passed them.
"Here we are, sir." Gohan said as he and Harry stood in front of Dumbledore.
"Before we go, the two of you must make a promise to me." Dumbledore said. The two boys nodded.
"Where we are going is extremely dangerous. You must do everything that I tell you to do, do you understand?" Gohan and Harry nodded.
"This means that if I tell you to run, you do so. I tell you to hide, you do so. If I tell you to abandon me and save yourself, do you understand?" Dumbledore asked. While Harry nodded slowly, Gohan frowned.
"No offense Professor, but your request goes against everything that my father taught me." Gohan frowned.
"I understand, Gohan. But you as well as your friends know that I am very capable of taking care of myself." With a deep sigh, Gohan nodded.
"Very good. Now, since we cannot apparate or use Instant Transmission on the grounds, we will go to Hogsmeade. From there, we will apparate to our destination. By the way, congratulations for passing your apparition test, Mr. Son." Gohan chuckled at the last part. (Yes, Gohan's 17. Maybe I'll do a misadventure story about his 17th birthday.)
Gohan and Harry followed Dumbledore down the forest path until the familiar town of Hogsmeade came into view.
"Both of you, put the cloak on." Dumbledore ordered. Nodding, Harry draped the cloak over himself and Gohan. Then, they followed Dumbledore past the Hog's Head, and then the Three Broomsticks, where Madame Rosmerta was standing outside cleaning up. Gohan chuckled. He knew for a fact that Bardock had tried to take her out on a date awhile ago, and he had regretted it dearly.
"Oh, hello Albus." She said as they passed by. Dumbledore smiled and raised his good hand to wave. Then, they weaved themselves through several houses until they were sure that they were alone.
"This looks empty enough. Gohan, Harry, you can remove the cloak." The cloak fell off, revealing the two boys.
"Take my arm." He instructed. Nervously, Gohan and Harry placed their hands on Dumbledore's arm. Then, they vanished with a crack, leaving the street deserted.
We're finally here. The cave. Review!