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Lily Potter found nights filled with thunderstorms hard to sleep through. After all, her family was taken from her on one such night. Who could blame the poor lass?
So it was no surprise to find her awake through the middle of the night as she listened to the thunderous rain fall.
Thoughts of what ifs and might have beens filled her mind, the same as every other stormy night. James would have been head Auror by now. Harry would be a rising quidditch player and trouble maker.
Little did she suspect the fate of the two occupying their thoughts.
Suddenly a heavy sleep befell her, and as she closed her eyes. A bright light enveloped the whole house.
A gasp of desperate breath woke up Sirius Black as he heard Lily scream his name "Sirius!"
His eyes widened at looking at the strange scene around him. Kaleidoscopic mushrooms and other weird plants dotted their line scapes.
"You two sleepy heads are finally awake?" The voice of Ivy spoke behind them.
The first thing the couple noticed was that she was dressed in blue textiles of quality they had only seen in kings and queens.
The second was the knife of exquisite make that almost reminded Lily of Elven crafts from fantasy books/movies.
The third was a man with raven-haired locks and brown eyes who was wearing a robe that had a collar of spikes on it and went down to his feet where the spikes there also went up in a gravity-defying way instead of just being on the floor due to their weight. As the two parents took a closer look, they noted the spiles were made of bones, a startling discovery on its own. But the shock of realizing who the man was left them speechless.
"Lils, Padfoot, may I welcome you to the Shivering Isles."
"You mean to tell me that you've been alive this whole time?" Sirius Black asked, seeing the specter of his best friend James freakin Potter, alive and well.
"Well, alive, dead, shrivel, vestige. Matters little when death is but a window." James said cryptically. Taking steps towards the animagus wizard. Extending a hand to help him up.
Graciously taking it, the least Sirius expected was the sucker punch to the face.
"James!" Lily shreaked at the unexpected act of violence.
"That's for marrying Lily behind my back!" The Duke explains, before hugging Sirius "And this is for old times sake. And for keeping Snapes claws from Lily."
Letting the shock wear off, Sirius hugged back.
From behind James, Ivy spoke up "Dad, can we get back to the castle? I wanna see uncle sheo!"
'Uncle Sheo?' Lily mouthed to Sirius, who suddenly found the ground more interesting. But before they moved, they all suddenly found themselves inside a dimly lit hall.
And just as sudden a man dressed in a purple and red dress that split down the middle popped up, looking exasperated "James! There You are! I've been looking all over for you. Punishment point is not moving fast enough! We ran low on cheese! How can you allow this to happen?... Oh guest! Hello there Sirius, Lily Evans. I am Sheogorath, Prince of Madness! May I offer you entrails?"
Much to Lily's surprise, she saw the madman was holding intestines. She screamed and slapped the offering away, "Eww! Get away from me."
"Rude!" The Mad-God exclaims. "Your lucky James is my best duke. Else I would feed you to Forky!!"
"Uncle Sheo, You can't feed mom to Forky!" Ivy exclaims sighing. "She's yet to meet Harry!"
Wide eyes stared at the girl as Sheogorath struck up a thinking pose. "Oh yeah! Harry, insane Maddie's? Conqueror? Bonafied king? Utterly insane? I would bring him here. But i got the feeling he wouldn't like me interrupting his previous meeting."
"Not like that has stopped you before." James offered.
Sheo shook his head "Nah, This one is about the empire. Trust me, I am bored! Haven't got elf hunting with my favorite Mad demigod yet!"
"Harry? My son?" Lily asked, having ignored the words of the prince.
"Well, I see family matters, twiddles!" And with that the god left.
James struck a hard pose "Come with me. There's much we got to discuss."
He led them into a passageway and into another hall, with even less light, "Welcome to the Dementia half of the Shivering isle. My home and half of the kingdom. Nemira bring me the bowl!"
One of the guards' women stepped out of her spot and left.
"You must have questions?"
Lily immediately took him up on his offer "How the hell are you alive?"
"I'm not exactly alive in the same manner you would define. I am a vestige, a Daedra."
At James' answer Sirius' eyes widened at the implications. "No, is Harry one too?"
"For the most part, yes. He is part daedra." The Dementia Duke admitted.
As the Dark Seducer returned, she brought a bowl, which was filled with water.
"Not exactly the same as the pensive Dumbledore had, but works similar enough."
The two newcomers, plus Ivy sank their heads, Ivy serving as the tour guide.
The first scene that played out before them, two groups standing over a table. A map of somewhere they didn't recognize and little pin flags, of different colors spread out.
And the scene played out before them.
"The Akavir invaders, We recognize them from their last invasion. The blue demons. Last time they were here they were looking for something called the 'Ordained Receptacle' we never figured out what that was though. Especially since we were pulled into the Three Banners war not long after, plus the planemeld."
Lily and Sirius noticed the speaker had red eyes and Ashen skin, complete with eleven ears wearing yellow armor made out of some sort of organic plating they didn't recognize.
"Councilor Morvayn of Solstheim" Rose explained. "A Summer, or Dark elf. If my memory serves is right, another Akaviri invasion force has landed on Tamriel."
All signs of their happy go lucky little girl was gone.
"Ivy, how do you know all this?" The red-head mother asked.
"It will be revealed momentarily." The girl answered as the scene was allowed to continue.
A teenager with raven hair and green eyes set his fist down on the table as he looked at the map. "Their invasion path makes little sense, They bypassed Solstheim. Yet they landed troops in Winterhold and my own Capital of Windhelm, bypassed the rift, but set up shop at the Velothi mountains." As he spoke the young commander pointed at several of the black flags. "The Second Force lands on the Telvanni peninsula, conquers Molag Amur and then move up to Sheogorad, and the third force…"
A third speaker, one Ivy quickly explained as an Argonian, moved forward and pointed across the map "The third force is the largest, fiercest and unknown. They landed their forces from the Mephala highlands, Dreshaan and the uplands."
Frustration seeped through the youngest speaker "And you say they carry loud projectile weapons? That goes off with a bang, yet when it makes contact it freezes?"
"That is correct." The argonian confirmed.
"Sounds disturbingly familiar, but the weapon I'm thinking of, it burns you upon penetration, it's not supposed to freeze you." Punching the table, he continues "My army has a similar weapon undergoing development, but we can't afford to wait around. Our best bet is to combine our navies, and plan an invasion force that pushes them further inland, the problem is the Velothi and Valus mountains make it nearly impossible for my troops to cross into Morrowind in a speedy manner. But, we do have dragons. The Empire of Skyrim will commit to this endeavour"
"Morrowind pledges its remaining forces into driving the invaders away. May the true tribunal guide us into victory." The Dunmer stated as well.
"To free our Brethren, The hist commands. We pledge into this alliance. We will allow free passage for your armies as long as a significant force can free Deshan." The Argonian finished.
"Hopefully, Unlike the ebonheart pact, this new treaty can provide lasting peace. Between our tribes." Another Argonian states.
"If anyone has an Objection speak now." A brunette woman spoke up. Seeing the silence, the Dunmer spoke. "Then let us bind our treaty by way of blood."
All leaders present, stamped a piece of parchment, finally, the highest ranked member spoke cutting his palm with a knife "I, Harry Stormcrown, Emperor of Skyrim, do declare the treaty of Kragenmoor valid and true."
A Dunmer who had been silent up until now spoke up doing the same, "I, King Helseth of Morrowind, do declare the treaty of Kragenmoor to be Truthful and Binding."
"I, Aphenis of Shadowfen, do find these terms valid and true." The representative of the Argonians concluded.
Harry picked up from there, "I'm Sending Aragon, King of the White gold tower, to coordinate with you chief Aphenis. King Helseth, Councilor Morvayn. Lady Miraak, my top general will be going with you to at least half their advance into western Morrowind or Solstheim. Meanwhile, I'll personally prepare the Navy, we can currently pledge 80 longboats. Seems little, but our longboats always bring a large escort fleet of an additional 40 ships of various sizes and capabilities for each one."
"We can offer Solstheim as a staging Area for the Navy, the Ashlands currently remain largely unclear from any presentation danger that may have come about the Eruption of Red Mountain therefore we do not advice landing troops there, unless we can clear a pathway." Morvayn supplied.
The scene changed before them. From a dimly lit room to an area covered in almost nothing but snow and ice. This scene was shorter, Lily recognized her son, though he was barely older than 2. And a woman of gold eyes. Jealous struck at her heart.
"This is Kyne, Goddess of the Storms and of the unseen spirits of the elements. She is big brother's adoptive mother." Ivy explained.
Sirius was gobsmacked "She's a goddess? Does that make Harry a demi-god?"
The girl shook her head and explained "In a way, He isn't a Demi-God in the same sense that you may view him. Here in Mundus, God's are divided into two categories, the Aedra, the Ancestor gods, and the Daedra, who are not ancestors or partook in creation. But because so, they are physically more powerful than the Aedra. But their influence over Mundus, is wane. Harry, if you wanna go about us, Is equal parts Aedric and Daedric. The problem is, if you wanna get into small details, Rumors are that the architect of creation. Lorkhan comes from the same beings that created the daedra, but he has the biggest influence over mundus as an Aedra, seeing as the very bones of this world are made from his essence. And for the most part, Harry is an Avatar of this god. Even more so than him being an Avatar of the dragon god of time."
"Wow"
"However" Ivy continued. "Because of the different energies on him. Well, I best if you see it for yourself, the madness that claims him at times."
The next visions were of fire, blood and steel as they watched Harry, under a transformation go on a rampage, killing everything that stood I his path."
Lily was brought to tears seeing her own flesh and blood commit such atrocities. Meanwhile Sirius let out an appreciative whistle, "That's one kid you don't want to piss off"
"Its not all bad though. Harry saved Skyrim, Cyrodiil and eastern Tamriel, conquering 3 of the provinces under his banner. While maintaining an Alliance with the Argonians." Smiling at her brothers achievement, the girl continued on. "To many he is a Hero, who prevented Tamriel from falling into bloodshed that would have followed the Collapse of the third Cyrodiilic empire, and the Rise of the Aldmeri Dominion. Come, its time to meet him."
Suddenly, they were expelled from the pensive, finding back into their bodies.
"So you've seen little Harry?" James asked Grinning like a madman "Oh wait… Hes not little. He is the Emperor of the currently largest empire by landmass. And he is kinda tall… And a meanie with the blade… Do be sure to not piss him off, or be an elf when you piss him off. He is particularly murderous toward elves and Akaviri invaders… And supposedly dead emperors… and large landmasses…"
The Potter-Black family sweatdropped even Ivy who was particularly used to her parents quirks.
"Dad, we were supposed to meet Harry."
"Oh right. Follow me!" The Duke said, before he stopped. "Oh... Hold on, it'll be cold where we are going." And with a snap of his fingers, suddenly, Sirius and Lily were wearing heavy fur clothing.
"Now we are ready!" James said as purple flames engulfed all four of them.
Reconstructed former Shrine of Auriel (Modern Imperial Palace)
"Livia, I assure you and the Daggerfall covenant, The Empire will intervene should the Thalmor find themselves attempting to Invest hammerfell or High Rock once again. But to do so we must be allowed to patrol the Sea of ghost and the Azurian Sea." The Emperor states as he sat on the recently finished Garden square of the palace. It had taken from the moment he seized the Crown of Skyrim until just months ago to complete the reconstruction of the structure that now overlooked the hidden veil in all its glory.
"I will return to Daggerfall and present your claims to His majesty." The named Livia said, standing up to leave.
"Remind Titus that we are supposed to be hosting talks in Bravil." The teen called out as he sensed the tall tale signs of Conjuration magic. There his father appeared amongst his sister, the woman who he recognized as Lily Potter, and a man he did not recognize.
"Father, what brings you to my hidden capital?" Harry greeted.
Lily's eyes took in Harry Potter, dressed in fine robes befitting of his station. Looking every bit the emperor he was, though she quickly noticed his lack of crown.
"Brought visitors, now why don't you come hug your dear old father? You haven't visited.."
"... Since the eve of the Battle of the Padomay Sea. I apologize, I've been busy. The Argonians are a bit fearful since Morrowind became part of the empire, plus Hammerfell and High Rock forming their own Alliance. And who knows what those damned thalmor are up to. I haven't had a break here." The Stormcrown finished, explaining his reasons for not taking time to visit his father.
"Oh well, Lily this is Harry, Harry this is lily. And This duty old dog is Pad foot, Sirius Black, your godfather. Whatever you wanna call him." James replied introducing her, as Rose walked up to hug her brother.
"Hows… Wait, are you still with that new chick?"
"Yes father. Kintira is currently meeting with the head of the Volkihar clan." The boy frowned… It was kinda His fault Serana and her clan of vampires cut connection with Solitude once he killed Mirai. Honestly, Those two got along too damn well.
"Oh, Sheo says that Molag Bal is trying to kill you. Something about the destruction of his shrines." James reminded him
"Oh, he can join the line of other Daedra patrons that want to kill me." Harry said almost with a snort.
Cough
Suddenly the two remembered there were other guest. Harry stood up, walking towards them, and extended his hands towards lily. She offered hers and he brought it to his lips for a kiss "It's nice to finally meet the woman who gave birth to me."
"It's… Nice to finally see you again Harry." Lily greeted in turn. The moment feeling too surreal for her.
"Well, let's head inside. It's almost time for dinner to be served."
Hearing the invitation for dinner Sirius spoke up "Well, I've never been one to turn down dinner."
As they walked around. Suddenly Harry ran into Kintyra, "I didn't expect you back for another day."
"Serana was understanding. Pissed but understanding." She said in a pleased tone.