AN: That Time the Slime was a Father will take some time to write, just be patient. I just saw the anime trailer for Solomon, and it was epic in my books! This little arc will be short.

Ch 37 Christmas with Family Pt 1

"Huh? Where-"

"Help! Help me!" A brown-haired man screams for help near the waterbed.

Ritsuka rushes over, unsure where he is but knew that some needed his help. "Hold on! I'm here!" He arrived near the river seeing a man being ensnared by a rather large fish.

The Magus rushed to the stranger in an attempt to help him only for him to faze through. "W-What?" Ritsuka looks at his hands before looking back at the man in pain.

"Somebody help me!" The man cried as the fish tries to devour him.

"I-I've experienced this before. When-"

A light appeared in the sky causing both men to look up seeing a rather familiar face. "You can do this, fight off the fish and drag it in the sand." The voice said, a familiar voice to Ritsuka's ears.

Ritsuka looks at the other man, dragging the fish into the sand. "I-I did it." He cheered happily. "I did it!"

"Very good, now take the knife you have an- master."

"Huh?" Ritsuka blinks hearing something off about the voice.

"Master, it's time for you to wake up."

Ritsuka woke up from his bed, he turns to the side where Lancer of Christianity stood beside him. "Lancer, where's-"

"Lady Mashu is down in your office with the young master," Lancer informed his master of his family. He looks out of the window at the snowy scenery outside. "The time of year once again where families are together." he smiles softly.

Hogwarts December 21nd, 1995 9:15 AM

Ritsuka got out of bed, stretches his arms and legs before getting changed in the dressing room. "Lancer, do you have plans for anything? Visiting the Centaur tribe you stayed with upon your summoning?" The Magus asked, he steps out of the room wearing a Santa outfit for the festive season.

Lancer of Christianity thought for a moment of what he's going to do for the holiday. "Mmmm, I'll visit them today; I can't shake the feeling that something is about to go down later." He commented,

"Oh, well you're more than welcome to come with me to the Storm Border for the holiday." Ritsuka offered the newest Servant. "There's a lot of things happening on there."

"Thank you, master, I appreciate the offer." Lancer chuckles, never getting a chance to meet other Servants before.

Ritsuka walks down the stairs into his office seeing the room decorated with riffs and Christmas lights. He smiles seeing Mashu in a red dress with a red cloak around her shoulder; she's wearing a red skirt with white frills. On her head was a Santa hat with a tiny bell at the end. "Morning you two." Ritsuka greeted them.

Mashu turns around hearing her husband behind her. "Morning Ritsuka, I hope you were able to get enough sleep." She hoisted their son on her hips.

Romani was wearing a little reindeer onesie, little antlers were attached to his head. The small boy looks at his father going into a giggling fit, he reaches out to him wanting to be held by him. "Daddy!" He exclaims.

Ritsuka chuckles, going over to take their son from Mashu's arms. "Hello buddy, how are you this snowy morning?" He nuzzles into his belly.

Roman burst into laughter, he tries to shove his father's face. "Nooooo, Daddy!" he giggles.

"Oh? You want me to stop?" Ritsuka grins, snuggling against the little boy. "Then I'll snuggle you instead!" he playfully brought his son close to him. Romani laughs, hugging his father expressing his love for him.

Mashu giggles, loving the playful nature of Ritsuka towards their little boy. "Ritsuka, a video call from the Storm Border is waiting for you." She informed her husband.

"Alright," Ritsuka handed over his son to his wife.

Romani pouted that his time that his father is shortened, "Eh, eh! Daddy!" He whines, wanting to be hold by him.

Mashu rocked her son in her arms, "Shh, shh, it's okay Romani. Daddy will be back soon." Romani looks at his mother then at his father.

Ritsuka reaches in, ruffling his violet hair. "It'll be quick Romani, we'll spend time later okay?" He smiles softly at him.

"Okay…" Romani pouted before snuggling against Mashu.

"Come on Romani, let's get you some holiday cookies," Mashu said to her son, walking out of the room.

Romani's eyes widen with joy, he claps his tiny hands and smile. "Cookies!"

Ritsuka chuckles, walking up to his desk. He turns it on revealing the Chaldean Wizards. "RITSUKA! HAPPY CHRISTMAS!" They all greeted the director.

"Merry Christmas everyone, though the holiday won't be here until three days later." Ritsuka smiles at his friends on the screen.

-ZZZ- We know, we just wanted to say it to you-ZZZ- Neville commented with a smile.

Hermione nodded, -ZZZ- It's been a few months since we last spoke, how are you doing with the job? -ZZZ- The Bushy-haired girl asked her boss.

"Well, it's stressful with that toad around trying to seek a way to arrest me." Ritsuka jokes. "Even Rita is fueling the fire by telling everyone I'm Harry Potter."

Draco snickers at the comment. -ZZZ- Well technically you are him, just lived a different life than his. -ZZZ- he said what he wants to say for a while.

-ZZZ- No duh, Sherlock. -ZZZ- Daphne glared at her fiancé which she will regret saying that phrase. She looks behind her hearing Moriarty and Holmes chucking at her wording.

"Now, now, be nice you two." Ritsuka playfully warns the observers from the Association.

-ZZZ- So how are you doing? With what my other self that is? -ZZZ- Ginny asked, feeling a sense of guilt about the other Ginny was acting towards her friend.

Ritsuka waves it off, indicating there's nothing to worry about. "I'm doing just fine Ginny, she hasn't done anything yet." He looks to the side a bit concern for her.

Fred and Geoge took notice of how he's acting now. -ZZZ- Uh-oh, we- -ZZZ-

-ZZZ- Know that look, -ZZZ- the twins commented.

Luna too sees the concern on the director's face. -ZZZ- Something is happening, right? -ZZZ- she asked.

"It's just Rita, she's not acting like how I met her back in our world," Ritsuka told his new employees.

-ZZZ- How do you mean? -ZZZ- Hermione questioned.

Ritsuka crosses his arms, trying to find the words to describe Rita. "She's more…cunning, elusive, and most of all, mysterious." He explains his thought of the reporter to them.

-ZZZ- Maybe it's just the world's version of her. She's elusive in our world too from what my Gran said. -ZZZ- Neville commented, hoping it might help.

Some agree for those who had met her in person, -ZZZ- Or something else,-ZZZ- Ginny added.

"Maybe, I have an idea but I'm not sure just yet," Ritsuka commented. "I need more proof for my hypothesis."

-ZZZ- Of course, so are you coming back to the Border or- -ZZZ-

Some knocked on the door causing the Chaldeans to look to the side. "Master, you have guests here who want to speak with you," Parvati informed her master.

Ritsuka turns to the group with a sad smile, "I hate to cut this short but-"

-ZZZ- We understand, -ZZZ- Ginny ensures the director that they're fine.

-ZZZ- We just want to wish you Happy Christmas, we're spending it here with everyone on the Border. -ZZZ- Neville informed their mentor figure.

"Alright, take care and make sure you contact your families," Ritsuka said to his students. "And Merry Christmas." He smiles.

-ZZZ-Will do, director! Merry Christmas to you too. -ZZZ- The transmission ended leaving Ritsuka alone with his Santa Servant.

"Master," Parvati blinks at his master, watching him stretch.

"Welp, let see who wants to speak with me Parvati." Ritsuka smiles at the Goddess.

Parvati nodded, "Of course master." She replied.

The two exited the office into a Christmas-themed classroom. Every Servant that followed their master to the surface was there, Suzaku Santa was there singing the annual Christmas song. Ritsuka smiles liking this time of year, even if this world is in danger; it's still nice to see the merry faces of his closet friends.

"Merry Christmas everyone." Ritsuka greeted his Servants.

Everyone turns around, seeing their master standing on the balcony with the Goddess of Fertility by his side. "Merry Christmas master!" Everyone greeted him.

Ritsuka walks down the stairs, greeting each of his Servants. He saw Mashu and Romani with Hinako talking to one another. The Assassin saw her friend, turning her body to the young director. "Ritsuka, I take it Parvati has informed you?"

"Yes she has, is he-"

"They, and yes they're outside waiting for you."

Ritsuka's eyes widen at what she said, "Wait, outside? Why didn't you bring them to our mini celebration?" The master asked his assistant Professor.

"They said that they're leaving for the break, they're leaving in a few hours," Mashu explains, walking over to the door.

"Oh?" Ritsuka opens the door seeing James, Lily, Jane, Abigal, and Jamie.

It's been four days since the students left for the Holiday break, for the Potters they just finished grading their students' tests before the break. They have packed up for his family have three places to visit for the Holiday.

One a dinner with friends on the twenty-first, two spending time with Lily's family for two days, and finally visiting his family for their annual Christmas party and Christmas day ball on the twenty-fifth.

A packed Holiday plan for his family. James was about to pack his parchments for his class when he froze, seeing the live photo of his family with Harry in it. Then it hits him, this year is the beginning of spending the Holiday without his eldest son around. "Oh Harry…" Sure Ritsuka was here but it's not the same.

"James?" The saddened father looks at his office door, hearing his name being called by his wife.

Lily was standing by the door with Abigal in her arms, both in their winter outfits ready to leave. "Lily, are Jamie and Jane ready to go to Sirius's family home?" James asked if his family is ready to leave.

Lily nodded, feeling Abigal squirm in her arms. "Romi! Romi!" Abigal cries, wanting to see Romani before they leave the school.

"A-Abigal? What's is it?" Lily asked her daughter what's wrong.

Abigal looks at her mother, frowning at her. "Mama, wanth tho shee Romi!" she tries to speak her mind; explaining that she wants to see the boy.

James got what his daughter wants, "I-I think she wants to see Ritsuka and Mashu's son, Romani." He told his wife what he thinks his daughter is trying to say.

Lily looks at her youngest child, nodding that her father is correct. "Abigal, you want to say goodbye to Romani before we leave?" she asked.

The young blacked haired girl shook her head in protest. "NO!" She pouted, wanting to spend the holiday with Romani.

"James, what are we-James? What's in your mind?" Lily saw his eyes; she knows him well enough that with the look in his eyes an idea has just popped up in his mind.

James smiles, thinking of a good idea for this Christmas. "Lily, follow me to Ritsuka's classroom. If we're lucky, he might be there." He grabs his coat and bag, rushing out of his office.

Lily moved to the side to let her husband through. "W-Wait, James!" She quickly follows him to where their eldest 'son' is staying.

The couple passes through the quiet halls of the school, there are still students who decided to stay due to their family being away. Upon arrival to the hallway, they heard a foreign version of Jingle Bells coming through the door.

"I-Is that Jingle Bells?" Lily asked, hearing the familiar tune.

James listens to it carefully, hearing it every year when at his in-laws' home. "I-I think so, but it's foreign." He walks over to the door, knocking it hoping anyone could hear it.

The door opens, the music became louder and clearer to their ears. "Yes-Lord James, and Lady Lily, how may I help you two?" Lanling asks his master's 'parents.

"Saber, um…" James cocked his head to the side, seeing the lively party inside the classroom. "You all are having a Christmas party?"

The Lostbelt Servant turns back, smiling at the sight behind him. "You are correct, this is a small celebration before we return to our transport to this world." The word return and transport sucked the hope of James's idea out of him.

"O-Oh, you'll be returning to your transport soon?" James asked the Saber.

Lanling smiles at him, "Yes, it's the holidays after all." He paused seeing the disappointed expression on their faces. "I see what's going on here." He huffed, knowing why they're here.

Lily gulped, "Y-You do?"

The Prince nodded, "If you like, you can come inside and join us while I get master. He's resting in the room." He offered the Potters to join in the celebration.

James held out his hand, "Oh, that's alright. We're leaving in a few minutes, so we don't have time to socialize with you all."

"Gao, who's at the-Merry Christmas James, Lily." Hinako paused seeing her fellow teachers. "How may we help you this morning?" The Dead Apostle asked the humans before her.

Lanling looks over to his friend, "They're here to speak with master, Hinako. They insisted that they stay out here." He informed his friend since he was alive.

The Dead Apostle looks at them, getting a feel for why they're here. "Just let me get Lancer." She turns around shutting the door.

"Well, they took it well," Lily commented, waiting in the halls rocking her daughter in her arms.

After a few minutes of waiting, Ritsuka opens the door in a Santa outfit. James blinks seeing that his 'son' in a festive outfit. "Ritsuka, Happy Christmas." He greeted him.

"Yes, Happy Christmas." Lily greeted him as well.

Ritsuka smiles, "Merry Christmas you two." He noticed Abigal staring at him with wonder. The Magus chuckles, leaning to her eye level. "And Merry Christmas to you, Abigal." He greeted his little 'sister'.

Abigal gasp and going into a giggling fit. "Har!" she smiles.

The Magus chuckles, he looks up at his 'parents'. "So what is it you guys want? If memory serves me, you all are going back to Uncle Sirius's home then to the Evens and Potter's home." He said remembering when they discussed their holiday plans during lunch, he felt a bit awkward being there when talking about it.

James blushed, scratching his cheek. "W-Well since you're technically Harry from another dimension. I decided that it wouldn't be right to spend the Holiday without your family." He explains.

"Oh, we know you two aren't the same but…it would be nice to have more people around," Lily added in. "I mean, you are still family no matter where you came from." She prayed within her that he would accept the offer.

Ritsuka thought for a moment, he does need to be back at the Storm Border for the gift exchange with the staff and Servants. "We would love to come." He turns around, seeing Mashu with Romani standing behind him, hearing every word they said.

"Really?" James asked excitedly hearing his 'daughter-in-law' agree with their proposal.

Romani smiles seeing the girl who his parents left with to play. "Abby!" he cries seeing his friend.

"Romi!" Abigal exclaims seeing the boy in the reindeer onesie.

Lily and James saw their 'grandson' in the reindeer with a happy expression on his little face. 'So adorable.' They share the same thought upon seeing him.

Ritsuka saw the bond of friendship between both toddlers and hate to ruin this. "Alright," he looks at his 'parents', "We can come, just let us prepare for the trip."

"Of course, we wouldn't want you to come unprepared." Lily supported his decision. "Just come by whenever, alright?"

The Magus chuckles, "Yes, expect us at the later." He informed his 'mother' of their arrival.

James smiles, happy that his other son is coming over. "We'll be waiting, until then." He waves as the family left the hall.

Hinako walks behind her master, unsure about this decision. "Are you sure about this decision? You're aware who's going to be there, Ritsuka." The Assassin warns her master.

"Yes, I'm aware. But that won't allow me to celebrate the holidays with our allies. No matter how unstable she is." Ritsuka proclaims to his friend.

Mashu smiles, a bit excited to be on a holiday break with family. "Mashu, do you want to invite Lancelot or Galahad?" She looks at her husband offering that her Pseudo-family to join them.

"They would, but Onii-san has plans with Lancelot-san back on the Border," Mashu explains to her lover. "But I'm sure Tiamat-san, Kingu-kun, and Charlie-san would like to come."

"Mmmm,"

12 Grimmauld Place, December 21st, 1995, 6:30 PM

"Alright, alright, everyone settles down," Molly announces to the Order members who were able to attend. "Oh, thank you Remus dear." She was given a bowl of mashed potatoes from Remus.

"You're welcome Molly," Remus sat down next to Tonks and Alister.

Molly looks around the table, seeing everything is set for dinner. "Alright, that's everything." She walks out of the dining room and into the hallway, ignoring the ranting of Sirius's mother. "Children! Supper time!" She calls out to them, hearing their feet scramble up on the second floor. Fred, George, and Ginny rush down the stairs after hearing their mother called for them.

"Come on slowpokes!" Jamie rushes down the stairs, entering the dining room.

Jane, Ron, and Hermione excited Jane's room; heading straight to the dining room. "So we understand what the objective on the day before Christmas?" Hermione asked the two.

"Yeah, yeah, find out more of the Servants at the Potter Mansion library." Ron sighs, tired after a whole hour of research in the Black's collection. "I swear, I thought the Blacks were loaded with knowledge for the last centuries."

Jane shrugs, "Uncle Sirius said that the Blacks was knowledgeable on Wizarding affairs, other than that nothing." She informed them.

Hermione ruffles her hair, frustrated that there's no mention of a man named Zelretch or any mention of Servants. "Well, better luck in the Potter's collection. Since you are a Potter, Jane you have unlimited access to their knowledge."

"I hope so, this research stuff is boring when you can't find things you're looking for," Jane said, walking into a lightly decorated room.

James looks up, seeing her daughter walking in. "Ah, Jane glad you're here." He smiles.

"Yeah, Dad. I wouldn't miss the Order's annual Christmas dinner." Jane sighs, sitting down across from him. Hermione and Ron filled in the seats next to her when they notice some more seats were open beside them and across from them.

Ron looks at his mother, handing the food out to everyone. "Mum, why are there extra seats here?" He asked, remembering who else might come. "Wait, is Ritsuka coming over?"

"I hope so," Ginny sighs, thinking of her love. "I want to give him something in the spirit of the holidays." She smiles suspiciously; thought nobody caught on.

"Is he!?" Jamie jumps up, excited to spend the holidays with his 'brother'.

Lily nodded, after tending to Abigal. "Yes, he's just finishing some loose ends at his transport before he comes." She informed the table.

"That's right, he's the leader of his organization," Sirius remembers now why he's so late.

Tonks chuckles, "No wonder he's late. I'm sure he has many documents he needs to catch up with." She jokes about him being the director.

Moody had his own suspicion on why he's late. "He's maybe plotting something, after all, he is a-" The doorbell rang causing everyone to turn their heads, thinking who might that be.

Lily and Arthur stood up from their seats, "I'll get it!" they said in unison.

Fred and George laugh, hearing their voices in sync. "Talk about jinks Dad!" They said together.

"Oh, quiet you two." Arthur chuckles, walking over to the entrance of the door with Lily.

Hermione turns to Jane, "I bet it's Ritsuka and the Servants he came with." She predicted.

"Yeah, yeah." Jane rolled her eyes,

Arthur and Lily walk to the door, the red-haired woman looks at her friend; feeling guilty for him coming. "Arthur, you really don't need to answer the door. I can do it myself." She ensures her family friend.

"Nonsense, it's been months since I last saw Ritsuka and the others," Arthur said, touching the door handle. "Besides, it'll be nice to greet him." He opens the door, greeted by Ritsuka in a white fur coat, black shirt with white pants, and black boots.

"I hope we're not intruding." Ritsuka said to Arthur and his 'mother'.

"Fou!" Fou pops his head out of Ritsuka pocket,

Lily steps up, shaking her head. "Of course not, you're always welcome here Ritsuka."

Ritsuka smiles at her, "Thank you, Lily," he turns around motioning the people behind him to follow. Lily went inside the hall, readying to reintroduce her 'son' to everyone.

Arthur looks over the Magus, seeing a few new people he didn't see before. A silver blue-haired woman with large horns, a green-haired feminine man in a white cloak, and a chain around his neck. The next was a man with brown hair in armor after he was a silver-haired man in a butler's outfit and a brown-haired woman with a French-looking maid outfit.

"O-Oh, well come in. it's freezing out there." He moves to the side letting them inside the household.

"Thank you, Arthur." Ritsuka enters the home of the Blacks.

Arthur froze seeing a girl around Ritsuka's age holding a carbon copy of him as a child. "Thank you for letting us in, Arthur-san." Mashu inclines her head to him.

"Fank you." Romani shyly thanked the stranger before nuzzling into his mother's neck.

"Um… you're very welcome."

"Wow! The same place as the one back home!" Charlie grins, looking around the hall.

Arthur blinks seeing the man so similar to James's father that he's a lost of words. Charlie turns his head to him, extending his hand. "Hello Arthur, it's been ages since I last saw you in person."

Lily smiles seeing her 'son' entering the hall. "Hello Lily, thank you for inviting us again." Ritsuka thanked her. "I hope you don't mind, but I brought my brother, mother, and grandfather along with two others."

The red-haired woman froze, hearing the words mother, brother, and grandfather. "I-I'm sorry, what did you say?" She asked, wanting to hear it right.

Ritsuka moves to the side, letting Tiamat floats in. "Lily this is my…adopted mother, Beast. She too is my familiar who claims me as her own child." He blushed a little.

Tiamat tilts her head, examining the woman who abandoned her beloved child back on her original world. Lily gulp, sensing a powerful aura from this being. "Uh…hello, I'm Lily Potter. It's so nice to meet Ritsuka's…other mother." She smiles, within her, she's glad that someone took upon the role of mother for her 'son' where she failed to do so.

The Beast smiles at Lily's doppelganger, sensing no hostility for her youngest son. "Laaaaaaa" she sang.

"Uh, what did she say?"

King scoffs, still distrusting of this woman. "Tch, mother can't communicate like you humans do." The Lancer glared at her. "Only those who are connected to her can understand the words she says."

Lily felt like she was attacked by this man by his tone. His eyes were filled with scorn that he will kill in an instant. "O-Oh, I think I u-understand-"

"Call me Lancer, human." Kingu huffed moving to the side.

Ritsuka looks at Kingu, his face express disapproval of his action. "Lancer, behave."' He warns him. "I swear you're supposed to be my older brother from your claims."

Kingu looks at his brother, clicking his tongue. "I am, and as your older brother I'm determined to see you safe here in this place." He huffed.

Ritsuka sighs, turning to Lily. "I apologize for his, behavior." He looks at him. "He's always like this when it comes to me."

Lily shook her head as a shock Arthur came up to her. "Don't worry about it, Ritsuka." She ensures him. "Siblings are always there for their younger siblings."

"Laaaa!" Tiamat agrees with her son's birth mother.

Lily looks at the Primordial Goddess unsure what she said. "Ummm….."

"She agrees with you," Ritsuka answered for her.

Lily blinks before accepting it. "O-Oh, of course, she said that." She laughs nervously. "N-Now, what of your other….guest…." She paused seeing Charlie mindlessly looking around the hall.

Ritsuka noticed her shock upon laying eyes on Charlemagne. "Oh! Right, so this is Charlie or Charles Potter from my world. He's also my-"

Charlie looks at Lily, giving the Potters their attractive grin. "Lily, it is always nice to meet you every time we meet. I'm Charles Potter or Saber, Ritsuka's Servant too." He greeted her. "I heard that James's around,"

"F-Father, it's nice to meet you, too-wait SERVANT!?" Lily and Arthur gaped at the word he just said.

Ritsuka chuckles nervously, "So! How about the holiday dinner? Shall we head over to the next room?" he smiles.

"Fou, Fou!" Fou cries out.

Arthur snaps out of his daze and shock. "O-Of course, if you would leave your baggage-"

"We'll be bringing your luggage in your room master," Charlotte informed her master.

Bedivere nodded, "Just enjoy dinner, we'll be waiting in your room." The Knight informed his master.

"Alright," Ritsuka looks at Mashu, nodding to proceed.

Lily coughs, showing the way to the dining room. "I-If you would follow me, the dining room is this way." She said, feeling an awkwardness about to unfold soon.

AN: So how do you like it? Please leave a comment or review. The poll results are down below. Note this isn't the order on how the lore will go,

Muramasa-13

Anastasia-8

Jeanne D'Arc -13

Nero -7

Ushiwakamaru-5

Franis Drake- 7

Charlemagne- 13

Jack the Ripper-17