Chapter 5: The Quest, The Swan and The King
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry, Voldy Moldy, Draco, or any of the others that you recognize from the books. I do own Aubrey, Violetta, etc. etc.
PS: Forgive me for the lack of breaks last chapter. The stars I put in to break the page died between changing formats. Hopefully it won't occur this time.
Gabrielle sat next to Silvan. She put her arms around him. He melted into the embrace not bothering to hide the blood tears that flowed. His tears melted into her white outfit. She didn't mind and continued to hug him. He let his anger, fear and grief pour out of his mouth and eyes.
"What a wimp. Crying?" Lucius Malfoy's annoying voice penetrated the dark. Gabrielle glared at him. She wondered once more why she put up with the dark lord and his annoying servants. Yes she hated being told what to do by some upstart lord of Other World. Pshwaaaahhh.
"You know for a human, you sure don't act like one." She glared at him. She stood up and prepared to leap at him if he added more insults, servant of Voldemorte or no. She would kill him and not think twice about it.
"The amulet of Omin-ous as been found." Gabrielle stopped. The amulet would allow Voldemorte to go after Harry and kill him. Outright and quickly as well as the day king, who ever he or she was. It was interesting that a simple stone could destroy everything so easily. It made the user so strong that he can kill anyone. But if the descendant of the evil god got the amulet than he needed to say a new spells and then suddenly the night god and day god will be gone. But vice versus for the day and night god. "The Dark Lord wants you to send Silvan to go get it. Before the Sorrows End and Other World are alerted." Gabrielle winced. She nodded and glared at him. He swept off. She picked up Silvan and carried him into her room.
"Well, Silvan you heard him. I believe I will go chat with Voldemorte quickly to find out the location then I will send you to go get it. But Silvan." She stopped the vocal conversation and switched to mind speech. I am getting very sick of being told what to do. I want you to get the amulet and then I will decide what to do with it. Whatever you do, don't give it to the night god, the day god or the evil god. He smiled and they set off to go see Voldemorte. Silvan wiped the blood tears from his cheeks. Gabrielle looked like the ice queen she could be once more, her white-blond hair falling like an angelic curtain around her. Her white dress had a stain of blood on the chest but she didn't care. She was a goddess among these people and she knew it. Gabrielle entered the study, she saw Voldemorte sitting in a chair in front of the fire. She went to him.
"Tom, you say you have located the amulet. Where will I send Silvan to retrieve it?" Voldemorte smiled and his slotted pupils contracted with glee.
"To the tallest mountain in the world of course. Mount Everest, it is on the very peak. Of course it cannot be easy."
"He can handle it as could any vampire." Voldemorte looked angry.
"Don't interrupt. There are many traps to get through. I hope he can handle it." Gabrielle smiled with her teeth.
"Of course he can, don't insult my children. He will leave in a week, I will train him personally." Gabrielle answered forcefully. Silvan listen to me, he is pissing me off. Do not give him the amulet. I will go to Hogwarts with Draco ok? Do not come back here. That is an order! She issued the silent order without thinking about it. Voldemorte was going down. Nobody insulted her. He was pissing her off, besides she could tell that he was thinking about getting rid of them. It wouldn't be safe here for much longer.
Dear readers, I am currently insane so this next scene can be blamed on an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's
It was the night before the new term, the castle of Otherworld was lit and there was music playing. It had been a week since Cecile had been killed. The next day the fellowship of the amulet, the name that Nick gave them, would be leaving to find the amulet. The King, his courtiers and his people were all partying. Music was played by a band of ghosts, it was beautiful and up beat with loud drums. Harry was sitting on his throne eating and watching his people party. This party was so much more fun than Dudley's had been, people were dancing. He used the term people very loosely these days. He looked down at Violetta. She was dancing with Aubrey, well, more like mating with. She was wearing leather and so was he, the sounds that were emanating from their rubbing leather were very interesting. Harry looked over at Taurian and Nick just as a slow song came on; they had made up and were now dancing. Nick had his head pillowed on Taurian's shoulder; they were just too cute for words. Antonio was dancing with Emily. Akasha came over to Harry; luckily she was wearing a pretty dress. She asked him nicely.
"My lord would you care to dance with me?" Harry gulped and nodded. She led him out onto the dance floor and wrapped her arms around him. He relaxed all of that tension just slid out of him. He felt loved and safe. He became uncomfortable though when she pushed closer up against him. She was very attractive and he knew that his body didn't mind this closeness. He decided to ignore any weird feelings he was having and just have fun. The minute he relaxed, she held him closer. All of a sudden the ghosts begin playing a song that sounded really similar. Harry heard a country beat and saw Nick up in front of the band. He began to sing.
"I'm going out tonight-I'm feelin' alright
Gonna let it all hang out
Wanna make some noise-really raise my voice
Yeah, I wanna scream and shout
No inhibitions- make no conditions
Get a little outta line
I ain't gonna act politically correct
I only wanna have a good time."
Harry looked at Akasha,
"He is good," She smiled. Harry wolf whistled. Then he began to catch the lyrics more and shook his head. Nick was so flamboyantly gay.
"The best thing about being a woman
Is the prerogative to have a little fun and…
Oh, oh, oh, go totally crazy-forget I'm a lady
Men's shirts-short skirts
Oh, oh, oh, really go wild-yeah, doin' it in style
Oh, oh, oh, get in the action-feel the attraction
Color my hair-do what I dare
Oh, oh, oh, I wanna be free-yeah, to feel the way I feel
Man! I feel like a woman!
The girls need a break-tonight we're gonna take
The chance to get out on the town
We don't need romance-we only wanna dance
We're gonna let our hair hang down
The best thing about being a woman
Is the prerogative to have a little fun and...
Oh, oh, oh, go totally crazy-forget I'm a lady
Men's shirts-short skirts
Oh, oh, oh, really go wild-yeah, doin' it in style
Oh, oh, oh, get in the action-feel the attraction
Color my hair-do what I dare
Oh, oh, oh, I wanna be free-yeah, to feel the way I feel
Man! I feel like a woman!
The best thing about being a woman
Is the prerogative to have a little fun and...
Oh, oh, oh, go totally crazy-forget I'm a lady
Men's shirts-short skirts
Oh, oh, oh, really go wild-yeah, doin' it in style
Oh, oh, oh, get in the action-feel the attraction
Color my hair-do what I dare
Oh, oh, oh, I wanna be free-yeah, to feel the way I feel
Man! I feel like a woman!
I get totally crazy
Can you feel it
Come, come, come on baby
I feel like a woman " (Shania Twain, Man, I feel like a woman)
Nick finished the song with a flourish and everyone begin clapping. Harry smiled as Nick ran into the arms of Taurian. The party continued and Harry couldn't remember being happier. Some of his subjects asked him to dance but didn't mind being told no. This was so cool, good music and no one staring at him. Finally he sat down. Emily sat next to him.
"Harry have you ever had any alcohol?"
"Nope, never."
"Here try this." She held out a bottle that contained some kind of alcohol. It had Russian writing on it. "It is a special kind of vodka, you will like it. It doesn't taste like alcohol but don't be fooled." Harry shrugged and poured himself a glass. He took a sip. It didn't taste like alcohol but it didn't taste quite like soda. He drank up the glass and everything seemed a little less clear. It was a nice feeling. He walked down the stairs with a little difficulty. He walked over to the pretty young hag. He asked her if she wanted to dance and she answered that she did. He danced with her for a while and then he went back to his seat and got more vodka. Then he walked over to the ghosts and asked them to play a certain song. They conferred and decided that it was a good idea to play that song. The music struck up and Harry took the microphone. Harry looked at Nick and pointed the lyrics towards him.
"Here we are dear old friend
You and I drunk again
Laughs have been had and tears have been shed
Maybe the whiskey has gone to my head.
But if I were gay, I would give you my heart
And if I were gay you'd be my work of art
If I were gay we would swim in romance
But I'm not gay so get your hand out of my pants
Its not that I don't care, I do
I just don't see myself in you
Another time another scene
I'd be right behind you if you know what I mean
If I were gay I would give you my soul
If I were gay I would give you my hole…being
If I were gay we would tear down the walls
But I'm not gay so why don't you stop cupping my b…hands
We've never hugged, we've never kissed
I've never been intimate with your fist
You have opened brand new doors
Get over here and drop your drawers…." (Steven Lynch, If I were Gay)
The crowd broke into applause, Nick looked shocked. Harry stumbled down towards him.
"Oh My Goddess, since when do you sing. You were really good. You looked really hot!" Taurian looked at Nick and Nick smiled. "But sorry, not hotter than Taurian." Taurian relaxed. Harry laughed. He walked over to Violetta the only one of his female subjects he knew that he hadn't danced with. The ghosts began playing some kind of dark rock. He walked over to her and asked in her mind. Violetta, will you dance with me? She answered in kind.
But of course my lord. He held out his hand and she put her hand into his. They began dancing. He watched her shoulder length red hair bounce, as they danced. Finally the dance was over. Harry went back to his throne and drank another cup of vodka. He began having trouble concentrating. He decided to close his eyes just for a little bit. After all it was going to be early tomorrow, Nick would come with him to school to keep an eye on him. Violetta and Aubrey would pose as a couple in Hogsmead to keep an eye on him. Taurian and Antonio would try to find out who the day king was. Harry had already explained to Dumbledore where he had gone and who Nick was so everything was ready for tomorrow so he could sleep. Sleep. Sleep. Sleep…
Draco had written to Dumbledore explaining that his cousin was coming to school with him for the term. That she had already graduated and was just visiting. She would get a place in Hogsmeade and would visit him all the time. He liked his new job, he was never beaten and Gabrielle was sweet. She fed off him only when she couldn't find another victim. Tomorrow Silvan was leaving to find the amulet and he and Gabrielle were leaving. The dark lord knew that Gabrielle planned to go and spy on Harry while she could. What he didn't know was that she was trying to get out. He, Draco Malfoy, knew this and was nervous about betraying the dark lord. Draco decided to go see Gabrielle she was packing. He got completely nervous when he saw that she was packing bras and underwear.
"Draco? What is wrong? Never see a bra before?" She laughed it was silvery and hit him like a ton of bricks. He had never heard her laugh before. It was beautiful. He decided to voice his opinion.
"Gabrielle, you are beautiful. Even your laughter is beautiful." She blushed slightly.
"Thanks, come here please Draco." He walked forward. She wrapped her arms around him and pulled him into the bed. She snuggled against him and threw the covers over them both. He got comfortable and relaxed. He was safe, warm and ready for next term. She was with him and would be when he got out. He thought softly to himself that he enjoyed being near her. What was this, his heart was beating faster. She kissed him on the cheek and he forgot it all letting the darkness envolope him.
Stanton smiled as he approached the castle of the Day Queen. He knew where the amulet was and he wasn't the head of the party that would be leaving early tomorrow to get the amulet, which meant he could follow her to Hogwarts. He shook out his wings and flew up to his room with the Day Queen. He looked at her sleeping form and climbed into bed with her. She was pretty but she was also young. She had finally told her parents what she was and who she loved. Stanton liked her parents they were nice. He wrapped his arms around her, he stroked her red hair and she sighed in her sleep.