Chapter 3
Disclaimer: Vampires are mine, Nick is mine, Harry isn't.
Harry reentered the room, Nick was sobbing while Taurian stood in the corner, looking embarrassed. Taurian smiled, and took Harry's hand and walked out, pulling Harry behind him. Harry looked back at Nick, worried. Nick looked up and sniffed melodramatically, before Harry was pulled out of the room completely. Taurian walked down the hall, walking with Harry behind him. Harry looked at Taurian and then pulled his hand away.
Taurian what did you say to Nick? Taurian glared at him, narrowing his eyes.
That is none of your business. Harry glared at him, and walked towards him.
Nick is my subject, and so are you. I am to protect his rights, and it doesn't involve me? Why do you think that you are better than me?
I don't, I'm sorry. He asked me if he was just a food source to me, and I answered...um... He paused and looked down I answered... answered... yes, that he was a food source. He began to cry Then Nick cried, I have never had a meal cry and it hurt me. Harry couldn't bring himself to yell at Taurian. Taurian looked so morose, with big fat blood tears running down his face. I don't think I am better than you..I..I...I.... was just a..angry..that's all. Harry looked at him and smiled. He put his hand of Taurian's shoulder and Taurian jumped. Harry shook his head. Taurian recomposed himself surprisingly swiftly and lead Harry into an tiny audience chamber room. The room's decorum was similar to that of the room he slept in. He walked through the curtain, and looked for a chair. He immediately spotted one that seemed to suit him. It was a squashy red armchair covered with lions. Aubrey and Emily were sitting next to it, on each side chairs that seemed to be tailored for them. Emily's chair was dark mahogany and small, but imposing nonetheless. Aubrey's chair was black and squishy, a very old antique chair, with a beaded cover. Next to Emily on a beanbag sat a dark-haired vampire with blue eyes, who looked like a copy of Nick. Except for the cruel mouth that curved down, and the exceptionally pale skin. The man was wearing tight leather pants, and a smirk that reminded Harry strongly of Draco Malfoy, one of his least favorite people. Next to Aubrey was Violetta, she was sitting on a blue chair that was nice and no-obtrusive. Harry took a seat in the squashy red armchair. In front of him was an assortment on about 12 different types of creatures. They were all sitting in a semicircle in front of him. The chairs were boring and not suited for each type of creature. Emily looked at him and stood up. The quiet talking ceased.
People of Otherworld, I give you King Harry James Potter! The animals wailed, growled, and snarled their approval. Emily held up her hand for silence, it followed immediately. Harry stood up, and gulped as he surveyed his audience. The audience consisted of 2 banshees, 1 ghost, 1 zombie, 1 mummy, 3 ghouls, 1 skeleton, 1 black cat, 1 poltergeist and one man. The banshees were both women, but one of them looked really pretty she had grass green skin and blue black hair. She also had pretty blue eyes. The other couldn't be uglier. She had muddy-puke green skin, and chunks of black, blue, gray hair. She was sporting several warts and reminded Harry forcibly of Umbridge. The ghost was a transparent form of a little girl with clear eyes and no pupils. She sat eerily floating above the chair, with her little shoes and dress all perfect. She was gazing at the torches that lit the room, unblinkingly. The zombie was an animated corpse that smiled so grotesquely even Emily couldn't look at him for so long. He was wearing a suit and looked about Harry's age. He had black hair and looked like he might have been a wuss in life, but in death we was obviously the toughest of the tough. The mummy was wrapped in linen and she, her gender was embarrassingly obvious because she was wrapped only on her legs up to her waist, everything else was bare. She was beautiful, and graceful, smiling. The three ghouls were all gray, with pointy ears, their eyes were orange and their teeth could have broken metal easily. The skeleton was thin and wearing a jacket with and adorable little tie. He was grinning his skeleton grin and he was sitting gracefully, looked at Harry as if enticing him to talk. The black cat seemed to be an ordinary cat, that was washing himself delicately. The poltergeist looked like a disturbed youthful boy with black hair and blue eyes that were so huge you kind of melted into them. He kept vanishing and reappearing in his chair. Last but not least, there was a man who looked tired. He had red hair and green eyes. He had aged beyond his own age, the only thing that was still young were his eyes, that danced with wickedness. Harry opened his mouth and words poured out of it.
I need some trusted people of my kingdom to search for the Amulet of Omin-Ous, Everyone looked up, the cat stopped washing and looked directly at him and said.
Because it is genius to go after the Amulet of Omin-Ous, only the most evil thing in creation. Harry lifted and eyebrow at the cat, as if inviting the cat to add, my lord, or liege. The cat looked levelly back, and began busily washing his ears.
What is your name? Harry asked anger bubbling dangerously near his cheeks.
What is in a name, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. The cat answered.
What is your name?
Not that I am caving in to your lordship' but my name is Thomas, I am the prince of all Kericks, or as humans say Cats of Doom and Destruction.
All right, Thomas, What do you mean. What can you tell us about the amulet? Thomas looked at him and rolled his eyes and muttered something that sounded like wizards.
All right I will tell everyone the history of the amulet, but it will take a long time so get comfortable. Everyone did as he instructed, just then a young vampire walked in. She had black hair, pale skin, and deep brown eyes. She was obviously of Asian descent so it confused Harry when she introduced herself.
Sorry I'm late, Nick threw something at me and it almost hit me. My name is Cecile. She went over and sat next to Violetta, who glared at her, and turned away. Harry then noticed that the black haired vampire, Aubrey, the zombie, skeleton, ghouls, and man were looking at her with intense lust written all over their faces. She seemed not to notice, but Violetta did along with Emily. Emily seemed indifferent while Violetta did nothing to disguise her hate. Thomas looked affronted at the fact that he was not being listened to. He coughed and everyone settled down and he launched into a long story.
Well in the beginning of the world there were two gods, one of light and one of dark. They lived in harmony sharing the worlds together. They created the world together each owning half of it. Their domains would move so a balance was created. The light god created all creatures of the sun, including humans, cows, et. The night god created all creatures of the night, us, and our friends. Now unbeknownst to them, their was another god, who was pure evil. Any creature as evil and good in them, this god was so evil he could not even keep a form. He destroyed some of their creatures by making the evil in them greater than the good. The night god and light god accused each other and created safe worlds for their kind. They each mandated one of their kind the ruler, and gave them power over their kingdom. Otherworld was the night god's kingdom, and Sorrow's End was the light god's kingdom. The evil god managed to penetrate into these worlds and assassinate the kings. He then created several jewels to work for the gods demise. He created one of corrupted night, and one of corrupted day. These were bound to his amulet the amulet of Omin-ous. The corrupted night amulet was destroyed by the day god, and the corrupted day amulet was destroyed by the night god. They turned on the evil god and he threw his amulet at them. It destroyed the night and the day god's forms. But they fled into the next king of their respective kingdoms and empowered the kings even more. The amulet remained were it fell, deep in the mountains waiting for those fool hardy enough to try to destroy it. When you come across it, at first you think it is the most beautiful thing ever. It slowly corrupts the bearer. The evil god possessed the nearest person he could find, that person was Salazar Slytherin. Now you all know the four founders of Hogwarts quarreled, well that was because Salazar was possessed by the evil god. He and the other two god's were passed down the line, to each king in turn. You, Harry Potter, have the night god within you. He will guide you in all things Otherworld. The evil god's newest person is Voldemorte, he seeks his old amulet because it means he can escape his mortal prison, and return to his old form. We must not let him do that, if we do, he will consume all. The zombie stood up.
I, Regulus Black, will offer my own life to destroy the amulet of Omin-Ous. Harry looked at him, he had a striking resemblance to Sirius, now that he noticed. Both of the Banshees stood up and screeched.
I, Mary, will do the same Said the ugly banshee.
I, Erin, will do the same said the younger banshee.
I, Loki, pledge to do what I can. Said the man baring canine teeth and howling. Harry looked out of one of the windows the full moon had just come up. The transformation took place, while everyone sat calmly. He became a wolf and sat on the floor.
I, Shock, speak for all the ghouls here. We will go on this quest, Nerock, Geock, and I. The ghouls stood in their chairs and bowed deeply, then stood and smiled, a terrifying sight, and resumed their chairs. Thomas looked at them and rolled his eyes, the mummy smiled and stood up.
I, Akasha, will go on this dangerous quest, to help you, King Harry James Potter. She spoke with a thick accent, and Harry was very proud of himself, he had managed not to stare at her exposed chest. The poltergeist smiled wickedly, as usual. Of course it might be more unusual to say the poltergeist smiled serenely. He flew up into the air and said in a loud, clear voice.
I cannot go, since I will be of no use. King Harry I am sorry. He looked not at all sorry and soared off out of the meeting, cackling wickedly.
I will go, King Harry, for I cannot hold the amulet, but I can scout, and be useful. I also have the sight, and may be useful to spot danger. My name is Nora She floated higher in the air and curtsied, then flowed down to her seat once again.
I, Jack will go, it sounds like fun, and it isn't as if I can die! Everybody laughed, at his joke, no one here could die, except Harry and Regulus. Harry smiled and decided to wait for Thomas to speak.
Since we have no one of brains here, I will go. I will go as the leader, and will find the amulet, but I refuse to touch it. Neither of these cowards will either Every creature looked ashamed except for Jack, who grinned.
When it comes to it, anyone in this room would do it, to aid us and our fight, Thomas, and you know it. Now what do we do when we get the amulet, how do we destroy it.
Ahh, that is the most interesting question. You must, unite the amulet, the day god, and the night god. They will destroy it, working together. The amulet is bound to the evil god, and he will be destroyed along with his amulet. The only problem is none of us may enter into the realm of Day and ask politely to talk to the king, for they mistrust us. We do not even know who the king is. At this point Cecile stood up and looked at Harry for permission to speak. Harry nodded, and Emily did so as well.
I think they should go on the quest, while the remainders keep this quest a secret. We will search for the day king, or queen, then we will persuade them to come to a designated meeting place. I just don't know where that meeting place should be. Harry nodded, and mulled over in his brain where to go, he noticed that Violetta was glaring and frowning. He also noticed that Aubrey, Antonio, Regulus were all staring at her and smiling stupidly.
I shall decide this at a latter date, first I would like to interview each quester and figure more about them, then I will interview all the vampires in this castle, and Nick. Once I have I will decide where we will meet. Without another word he swept from the room, followed by Emily.
Emily lead him down ornately carved hallways, plastered in dark paintings. She showed him into small study, and he took a seat, as did she.
I want to see the vampires first, then the questers. Emily, will you stay with me, to help me ask well informed questions? Emily nodded and settled back in her seat, she flicked her blond hair out of her face. Harry looked at her and continued. I will see Aubrey, Antonio, Taurian, Violetta and then Cecile. Afterwards I will see Nick, and then the questers in whatever order, please teach me how to summon them. Emily smiled showing her teeth, she looked at him straight into his eyes and the knowledge slid into his memory, and mind. He looked at her astonishment written all over it he was sure. She smiled,
You have the night-god in you, you already knew this. I merely reminded you. Now call Aubrey. Harry gave her one last look and closed his eyes. Aubrey, he silently summoned.
Harry? Do you wish to see me?
Yes, I do, come to the audience chamber. With that Harry locked down his mind, hard, so none of the vampires, even Emily could read his thoughts. Aubrey entered the room and sat down, relaxed, grinning slightly. Harry gave him a half smile, amazing that only last night he had been worrying about Dudley's party. Now he was worrying about an evil amulet, being king, and vampire subjects and whether they could be trusted. This role was exhausting. He opened his mouth and asked the first question he could think of.
So, Aubrey, why don't you tell me a little about yourself. How long have you been in service of Otherworld, and stuff that is just about you, your life. Aubrey raised and eyebrow,
Shall I begin like David Copperfield, I am born I grow up or shall I begin with when I was born to darkness as I like to call it?
Wherever you like. Harry settled in his chair for a long story.
I was born in 1492, the year that Columbus discovered India', I was happy in Spain. Proud of my country, and proud of my lady. I was in love you see with Lady Sonja, alas I was but a poor humble theif. She was a lady, but she loved me. For many moons I had been moaning and moping because she could not see me. Every moment was an agony because it was a moment without her. I couldn't see her, touch her or take comfort in her. Finally I managed to get a message to her, and it was time to run away toghether so we could marry and live together in a poor but happy life. Well on the night we ran away we met a man who called himself Gelter, he invited us to spend the night. We accepted and shared a room, and our love for the very first time. Well in the night Gelter took her and killed her, wanting only me. He woke me and told me that I was sick and the only medicine was his blood. I felt woosy and I couldn't focus, I could barely sit up. So for Sonja I drank, and hated myself as a drank this man and enjoyed it. Now Harry you must know that when you turn into a vampire, your soul doesn't go away and some vampires just go insane from guilt and self-hatred. But a good proportion survive the painful begining and live as the undead for the better part of eternity. I woke up fully and looked at him, I cannot explain what I saw except for he was beautiful, Aubrey stopped and ajusted his seat in the chair. I am not gay, I could just appreciate his beauty, which is something I could never do before. He took me out to satisfy the thirst that was killing me and settled on some whores. We took them up to the room and.... Aubrey drew his finger across his throat, Harry stared at him. Trying to see this leather clad, black haired man as a killer. The one who had helped him so much. Thirst abated we returned to Gelter's house, I asked for Sonja and he told me that she had run away I didn't believe him at all, so I looked around the house and found her body. I accused him, and killed him by slicing off his head and burning his house. I ran off and began killing human and vampire alike hating myself. Eventually I met Emily who helped me heal, He gave Emily a really suggestive look. I entered the service of the king of that particular age, and became his power hand that actually left the side of the king to do his work. I am your chief of opperations, Harry stiffled a laugh, Well, ok that sounds weird, but Leo called me that. Aubrey sniffed loudly and sighed. Well, I really haven't done anything that is particularly interesting untill 1650. I was in England sitting in a pub in London, looking for my next meal. In comes this beautiful creature, she had long red hair and was wearing a noblewoman's dress. It was a deep blue and matched her lovely eyes. She looked around and spotted me and walked over, her chest was heaving with the effort of breathing after walking a long way in a bodice. She just looked at me and said one word in her beautiful voice Help' that's all she said. I looked at her and my dead heart seemed to start beating. I asked her what her name was and how could I help. She said her name was Violetta and her friend Gabrielle she were here in England so Gabrielle could get married. Gabrielle was being forced to marry this awful man and they needed someone to help them out of the country and to Switzerland because they had someone there to help them. I smiled and said I could help them, and that they should meet me here at midnight tommrow night. I told her to rest easy that I would give her the power to do what she wished, she just looked at me and said I have the power I just fear to use it.' With that she left. I will let Violetta tell the rest of this story, and summarize. I changed her and her friend and fell in love with Violetta even more as time went on
How sappy. Said Emily smileing, Harry looked at her and rolled his eyes, shook his head and laughed. Aubrey looked at them both and cracked up.