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A/N: Here's chapter 4. This is where the real story starts.
Chapter 4: Councils
"Well, the council isn't quite sure what we should do as of yet," Leos told Dielare. Said youth looked dejected at this.
"Dielare, why were you sent here in the first place," Seliv asked.
"Well, Timeus told me that because I suppressed my magic when I was young that and now that it was unblocked I would be a danger to other people because I haven't been trained yet," he replied looking down at his hands trying to keep a lid on his emotions.
"What do you mean your powers became unblocked," Leos asked.
"When I was younger I would make things happen whenever I was feeling a strong emotion, and I prayed that whatever was causing it would stop because I didn't like my 'punishment' for it. My magic was just recently released due to an accident I got into that nearly killed me," he explained, "He told me that because none of my magic was able to be used for the last 12 years that it grew exponentially so I'm even more a danger now and I guess there's nobody from my time that would be able to train me properly."
"Well, now that I have all of the facts I think we'll be able to set you up with someone that will be able to train you properly. We wouldn't want you harming yourself or anyone else due to lack of control," Leos told him trying to cheer the younger boy up.
"Really," he asked excitedly.
"Dad, why don't you set him up with Eliz, she's the best trainer we have and if I remember correctly she isn't working with anyone right now," Seliv suggested.
"That sounds perfect," Leos responded cheerfully, "I'll send her in a little bit later."
"Where will I be staying," Dielare asked somewhat apprehensive.
"I'm sure we can find a guest room for you to use, we have plenty of them," Leos told him with a laugh. Dielare just looked at them somewhat confused as to why they were treating him so nicely when he was asking questions, because he was always taught that you just don't do that. He didn't even know that much about his friends at Grunnings due to this rule that he stuck by.
"Dielare, why do you seem so nervous," Seliv asked concerned.
"Um, it's nothing, I'm fine," he responded automatically. No matter how many people showed some kind of affection towards him, he just couldn't get used to it. He had been trained too well by the Dursleys that he was worthless and nobody would truly care about him. He was so caught up in his musings he didn't notice the look that passed between the other two.
"Why don't you get some rest, and we'll get a few things set up for you. I need to inform the council of your circumstances and I'm sure they'll agree to the training, if not, well, I'll just over-rule them," Leos told him kindly.
"Alright," Dielare responded laying back down.
"Take this," Seliv said handing him a goblet, "it's a potion that will help you sleep." He didn't know why but he trusted these two implicitly so he nodded and took the goblet before drinking all of the disgusting contents down. He immediately fell into a deep slumber. "Dad, there's something I noticed about him since I came in. Every time he needs to ask a question he seems scared to do so, and that's not all, whenever someone shows concern for him he looks like he doesn't know what to think."
"I noticed that as well, but I have no idea why that would be," Leos told his daughter while trying to unravel the mystery of Dielare.
"Can we use Linaverda to find out," she asked.
"Doing so without his permission might do more harm than good," he responded.
"He wouldn't have to know," she pleaded, "It would help us match him up with a trainer. Eliz might not be the right kind of person to get through to him."
"Alright my daughter, we'll do it together. Hold my hand," he told her before resting his right-hand on Dielare's head, "Linaverda!"
"You little freak! What did you do," a big beast of a man was shouting.
"N…nothing Uncle Vernon! I don't know how I got up there! Honest," a young Dielare pleaded.
"You worthless parasite! We should have shipped you straight off to an orphanage," Vernon roared before backhanding Dielare and sending him into the wall. The scene went black before changing again.
"U…Uncle Vernon?"
"What is it," Vernon asked going purple.
"When is my birthday," a four year old Dielare asked obviously frightened.
"What have we told you? Don't ask questions! Go to your cupboard," Vernon bellowed before dragging him into the cupboard and latching it shut.
"Did you finish all of your chores today boy," Vernon asked.
"I tried Uncle Vernon, I only have a few more weeds to pull," Dielare responded.
"Go to your cupboard, you'll get no supper tonight," an enraged Vernon shouted before tossing a six year old Dielare into the very same cupboard from the previous scene. The scenes kept going along these lines between Dielare being yelled at, starved, beaten, and for nothing more serious than accidental magic or even just asking a question. Leos released the spell and held his daughter who had tears streaming down her face.
"How could anyone treat a child like that," she sobbed.
"I do not know child, but I think Eliz will be just the person to help Dielare come out of his shell," Leos responded holding his daughter tight. They both cast a sympathetic glance at him before leaving the room to track down the council and Eliz to set things up while Dielare slept peacefully not knowing anything happened. Seliv went to track down Eliz and let her know while Leos went straight to the council chambers to call the council for a session. The Council Chambers was a huge room, even though excluding the King there were only 6 members. It was tiled in white marble with black marble columns spaced along the walls. The council's table was a beautiful mahogany with the image of a phoenix engraved in the center. The phoenix was the symbol of the Atlantian kingdom, as each ruler had been an animagus and transformed into a phoenix. It was part of the inheritance that came with the throne. 10 minutes later they were all gathered wondering what they were doing there.
"Leos, what's with the session? What happened in the last hour," Stephen asked. Stephen Darkmoore, Head of Education, was a kind man. He had been an educator for years before he ascended to the council, and had an extreme dislike for politicians.
"It's about Dielare. I found out some interesting things," Leos responded, "Is everyone here," he directed towards the chambers looking to see if everyone was seated except Stephen who quickly got into his seat. Once he saw he had all of their attention he called the meeting to order. "I've called you all back here to re-open discussions of Dielare Samiz…"
"I thought we already discussed that," Cornil shouted, "I thought we were going to toss him in jail?" Cornil Farew, Head of Public Relations, was probably the most aggravating person on the council. He was your typical career politician, and didn't care much for the common folk.
"Cornil, I will remind you of where you are," Leos said coldly, "As I was saying, some new information has come to light in regards to the young man and I felt that we needed to discuss this information."
"What did you learn of the boy," Arnos asked. Arnos Holovia, Head of Defense, was a hardened war veteran. He didn't have many physical scars to show the numerous battles he'd been in, but his paranoia was second to none.
"From what I learned from both him and his memories he was born a normal wizard, but due to the environment he grew up in he suppressed his magic at a young age to the point that none could be released," Leos explained, "It continued growing expanding his magical reservoirs to the point where there was nobody in his time capable of teaching him to wield his powers safely."
"What would cause that," Valare asked. Valare Reh, Head of Public Welfare, was a kind woman. She had a motherly personality even though she had no children of her own yet, but she saw the community as her children and did her best to make sure that everyone was taken care of.
"From what Seliv and I saw from his memories his relatives caused this, but I will not divulge what we saw, that is for him to tell not us," Leos told them. The council members began whispering with each other with this new information. "I believe it would be dangerous to leave him untrained. He would be a danger to himself and others with his powers without knowing how to wield them safely."
"Do we know what his powers are yet," Cornil asked disgusted that Dielare wasn't going to be put in jail.
"Not as of yet, as you know Cornil, testing is done when a student is partnered with a trainer," Leos responded, "Do you all agree?" Everyone nodded their ascent, but it looked as if Cornil did so grudgingly. "Good, I will have him trained with Eliz as she is our best trainer and more importantly she is currently without a student. This meeting is adjourned." Leos left quickly without speaking to anyone in search of his daughter and Eliz knowing that they would have to get to work immediately. He didn't trust Cornil not to try something, and without anything other than a strong dislike he couldn't remove the man from the council even though he wanted to.
Meanwhile in one of the levels of heaven
"What did Timeus think he was doing sending that mortal back to Atlantis," Lilerius asked.
"How do you know that it was Timeus," Minnie responded.
"Who else could send someone 6,000 years into the past," Lilerius shot back.
"He may have done it, but why does it bother you so much Lil," Minnie asked suspiciously.
"It…he…We have all been told that we are not allowed to meddle with the past or the outcome of mortal affairs," she responded.
"Lil, you never watch what happens on Earth, what provoked you to watch this?"
"I don't know Minnie," she responded sounding weary, "I guess I've always had an eye out for that particular mortal as he bears one of my symbols."
"That makes sense, but why does it enrage you so much that he was sent back," Minnie prompted.
"Do you remember what happened during the time he was sent to," Lilerius asked in return.
"I do, and I also remember wondering where one of the mortals came from as he was never there before. Keep in mind Lil, I watch Earth actively."
"You're right, but this still needs to be brought up to Deus. Interference isn't allowed," she remarked blandly.
"This is true, we'd best inform him immediately," Minnie replied grudgingly. Unlike her Lilerius, the Goddess of the Storm, Minnie actually used her brain. As Goddess of Minerals she felt that she needed to otherwise things could go very wrong. They walked out of a somewhat disused room that is designed for watching the events of Earth. Silently they made their way down a hallway that was decorated in shades of yellows and whites. They came to a large set of doors that had a small circle on it that they were required to place their hands in and state their business before being allowed into the chambers. This was set up during the early wars when some of the Light born Gods rebelled having to work with Dark born Gods. Many attempts were made on Deus' life stupidly enough. They each placed their hands in the circle and announced themselves before the door opened.
"What brings the Goddess of Minerals and the Goddess of the Storm to my chambers," Deus asked with a voice laced with laughter.
"My Lord, we were watching the happenings of Earth," Lilerius began. Deus just motioned for her to continue. "It appears that Timeus sent a mortal back to the time of Atlantis."
"I know this," Deus responded. "I haven't seen or spoken to her, but Destiny sent word that this is working how it is supposed to."
"My Lord, you do know that when the other Gods hear about this they will be outraged," she told him.
"You are correct, I shall arrange a meeting to deal with that eventuality," Deus informed them becoming serious. He loved all of his children, but most of them couldn't think their way out of a paper bag. They felt that Light automatically meant right, and anything Dark was wrong even though both were needed for balance. Tenebrae, Deus' brother, was the Lord of Darkness and he met with his brother frequently. This is going to be a looong day.
A/N: This is a somewhat shorter chapter as I'm going to be adding the list of the Gods(esses) to this chapter. The next chapter should be normal length. I need to point something out, Harry will be in the past for at least the next 10 chapters. He won't be going anywhere anytime soon. So everyone waiting to see how Harry interacts with the regular characters I'm sorry, but it'll be awhile. Hang in there!
List of the Gods:
Light Gods
Salus – Goddess of Health. She has blonde hair and chocolate brown eyes. Motherly personality. Oversees advancements in health care and treatment. Ensures that those who have imperative destinies to fulfill heal from any accident prior to undertaking their journey. Also has done some medical miracles for non-imperative people when she was bored or Pandora asked her too to help restore hope.
Luminare – God of Light Blonde hair, light silver eyes, typically wears bright colors, shorts, t-shirts, and sandals most of the time. Has a jovial personality and always up for some fun. Watches over the mortal realm during the daytime hours making sure that the sun is out enough to feed the plant life and sustain life.
Lilerius – Goddess of the Storm Sister of Erebus. Strawberry blonde hair, light silver eyes, typically wears pastel colors. Has a conflicting personality, can be calm as anyone one minute but raging like a tornado the next. Watches over the mortal realm to ensure that not only do the mortals and plants get enough water, but also uses storms to curtail population growth. Also governs wind movements. Works particularly hard in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Lucinda – Goddess of Luck Typically referred to as Lady Luck. Blonde hair, brown eyes, typically wearing whatever is 'in' at the time in the mortal realm. Watches over the mortal realm to ensure nobody has too much bad luck, and grant someone good luck in life threatening situations. Typically overworked, has a somewhat over-zealous personality. Goes down to the mortal realm occasionally to keep the legend of Lady Luck going.
Dierk – God of Music. Brown hair, blue eyes, typically wearing 'thug' clothes because he finds them 'just so darn comfortable'. Gave the gift of music to mortals, and had a hand in creating every single genre of music known. Occasionally makes a child a music prodigy to help advance music and keep it around so it doesn't die out. Has an easy-going personality.
Enchantra – Goddess of Love. She typically wears shades of red, has light brown hair and chocolate brown eyes. She is in charge of arranging soul mates and ensuring every mortal falls in love once in their lives whether they find their soul mate or not. Is quite flighty, and gets along very well with Pandora. Has no qualms about homosexuality and even celebrates it as long as said people are happy with it. Almost started an all-out war with the God of War over the descrimination that some of her subjects were put through.
Sapien – God of Reproduction. He has multi-colored hair that varies with his moods, and bright blue eyes. Has a very capricious personality, made women child bearers initially as a joke against Enchantra. Oversees the mortal realm in regards to whom may reproduce and who may not. Occasionally takes away the ability due to the type of family it is(ie dark), but has no control over the ability in descendants of the light and dark Gods.
Demeter – Goddess of Agriculture. She has dark brown hair and honey colored eyes. She has a very reserved personality. Oversees the humans ability to produce crops, and occasionally works with Lilerius to ensure a drought for those that abuse the gift she's given.
Romulus – God of Technology. He's a smarmy bastard to the point some of the other Light born Deities wonder how he was born Light at all. Typically wears darker colors, has black hair, and dark brown eyes that almost look black. Oversees the mortals ability to advance technology, and occasionally hinders progress to keep civilizations from going under.
Tristan – God of Literature. Jovial personality. He typically wears neutral colors, and has brown/blonde hair with molten silver eyes. He oversees the art of literature on the mortal realm, and also oversees languages. Can speak/write any language that has ever existed fluently. Makes sure that even with the advancements of technology that the art of writing doesn't get lost. Got into a fist fight with Romulus when tvs first came out due to peoples lack of reading and trying to write books instead of things for tv and movies.
Icharus - God of Muggles Dumbledorish looks. He has a shorter beard, but wears the same halfmoon spectacles. Chocolate brown eyes. Wears current muggle clothing, well, suits at any rate. Has a mischievous side. Oversees all muggles only visiting the Earth every so often. Is called by many names Buddah, Allah, God, etc...
Pandora - Goddess of Hope Constantly wearing bright yellow sundresses. She has blonde hair and bright blue eyes that twinkle at all times. Kinda flighty. She is responsible for providing hope throughout the world. Whenever times become too dark she does something to give a ray of hope. Was responsible for allowing Harry to live through the killing curse.
Magicus - Goddess of Magic Wears pink togas at all times. She has fiery red hair to go with her personality. She has hazel eyes. She was responsible for allowing mortals to use magic. In the beginning all humans had the gift of magic, but after the rise of the first Dark Lord, Lord Ardor, she took the gift away from him and his followers making them muggles which is where the original muggle hatred stems from.
Kaimel - God of Life Black hair and brown eyes. He wears prim and proper outfits verying between god/wizard/muggle styles. More anal than Percy due to the nature of his work. He is responsible for the creation of all life. Even when someone creates a hybrid it is his choice as to whether that hybrid will have life or not.
Deus - Lord of Light Gods Blonde hair, blue eyes, impish peronality. He was one of the two original gods. Brother of Tenebrae, the Lord of Dark Gods, all Light deities are either his direct creation or children of his or other light deities. Omnipotent to a point. Has a very good relationship, working and familial, with Tenebrae because they both know that there has to be balance for the universe to exist. Watches over the varius levels of Heaven. Husband of Athena.
Athena - Queen of Light Gods and Goddess of Wisdom Brown hair, light-green eyes, she tends to wear light togas. Can be stern, but more often than not has a motherly personality. Was the first God that Deus created. She imparted the gift of knowledge to humans and other sentient creatures. Sometimes gives civilizations a nudge in the right direction, though has not done so since the Maiyans. Good friends with Nuit.
Triton – God of Water. One of the only gods to live on the mortal plain. Lives deep within the Pacific Ocean. Completely bald, with blue skin, and blue eyes. Has control over the seas, rivers, lakes, etc… Worked with Magicus to create Elemental Magik. Controls the tides and water levels of all water, even below ground.
Minnie – Goddess of Minerals. She has pitch black hair with golden eyes, and has a cold personality. Her will is as hard as steel as well as her stare. She typically wears black, silver, or golden clothing. She is responsible for all non-renewable resources on Earth. She decides where the minerals can be found, and if they will be found. She can also create any gems or minerals she wishes when it appears that the earth is going to run out though she doesn't do that too often. One of the only Light Gods to think for herself.
Civilia – Goddess of Civilization. She is more of a roamer, going with the flow more times than not. She has dirty blonde hair and steel blue eyes. Generally wears whatever she finds comfortable. She oversees wear mortals are allowed to populate. In cases like the pilgrims she has done what she could to deter mortals from populating a certain area. She also oversees the destruction of a civilization when it has become too complacent or greedy. She didn't sink Atlantis, she obliterated it.
Lucidity – Goddess of Dreams. Almost as flighty as Pandora. She has blue hair and green eyes. She wears teddy bear pajama pants and shirts all the time. Regulates the good side of dreams making sure that mortals don't only get nightmares. Barely works unless too many people are having nightmares at one time or a select group of people are constantly having nightmares.
Morpheus – God of Sleep. Worst insomniac ever. Workaholic due to the nature of his work. Spreading the blanket of sleep over some part of the world at all times. Has grey hair and hazel eyes with huge bags underneath them. Always on the lookout for someone who can help him.
Rayen – Goddess of Race. Her appearance changes at will to reflect the various races she created in the mortal realm. Nobody save Deus knows her true appearance. She has vast amounts of love for all races and sees them all as equal. She gets disgusted every time she sees a hate crime because of someone's race.
Major Dark Gods
Tenebrae - Lord of Dark Gods Midnight black hair, black eyes, can be mischievous but more times than not too stressed to be anything less than stern. Brother of Deus, he is the second of the two original gods. All Dark Gods are either his direct creation or children of his or other dark deities. Guards the gates of Hell. Husband of Nuit.
Nuit - Queen of Dark Gods and Goddess of the Night Dark brown hair, bordering black, with Dark blue eyes. Stern personality, but not Percy-ish. Mother to most of the Dark Gods. Sees most of what goes on in the mortal realm and was the first God created by Tenebrae. Omnipotent of the Mortal realm to a point. Advisor of Tenebrae. Good friends with Athena.
Mors - God of Death Sandy brown hair, with black eyes. Dull personality due to being around so many dead people. Commands the Reapers. Only God to ever have spoken to Fate. The gift of the inner eye given to him by Fate so he would know when wars were supposed to break out.
Tristis - God of Despair Black hair, black eyes, morose personality. Works to make sure there is despair in the world to maintain the balance. Would work closely with Pandora if she weren't so flighty. Tries to only keep so much despair in the world and not let it overrun.
Poena - Goddess of Judgement Crimson hair, emerald green eyes, stern personality but mischievous when she is on 'off time'. Judges the dead to decide whether they go to heaven or hell and which level of either they go to.
Megora - Goddess of Reincarnation Dark brown hair, brown eyes, with capricious personality. She watches over souls and sends those who have not fulfilled their purpose back to be reborn. Unless it is a special cicumstance. Somewhat gets along with Pandora, but prefers Icharus of all the Light Gods. First born of Tenebrae and Nuit, heir of the Underworld.
Kar – God of Darkness. Midnight black hair and red eyes. Has an exuberant personality. Second only to Tenebrae and Nuit. Oversees all the other Dark Gods and their duties. Is responsible for ensuring things run smoothly and no Dark Gods over-balance the mortal realm into darkness.
Mortis – God of Mischief. Has wild green hair with steel blue eyes. Mischief maker to the core. He makes sure there is enough laughter in the world. Most misunderstood Dark God, unknown how he was born to a Dark God. Does standup comedy once a month, and makes sure there is one group of mischief makers in each generation at almost every school. Acts like a child most of the time.
Pavor – Goddess of Terror. Black hair with blood red eyes and a permanent scowl. Does her best to ensure terror reigns on the mortal plain. Helped instigate the witch burnings to bring terror to the magical community. Works hard to scare all that she can in any form she can(ie films, books, acts, etc…).
Incubus – God of Nightmares. Dark brown hair with hazel eyes. Ensures that mortals don't have only good dreams. Is frowned upon by the light gods because he actually does his job, whereas Lucidity slacks off most of the time so nightmares tend to get out of hand every 20 years or so.
Pyrolyn – Goddess of Fire. Crimson hair with light deep blue eyes. Tends to wear dark red clothing. Gave the gift of fire to the mortals. Was originally a Light God, but was cast down to the Underworld by a few of the Light Gods without Deus' permission but she settled in fine and didn't want to go back. She oversees how fire is used and occasionally starts a few fatal fires to remind mortals the dangers of her gift.
Fraus – God of Deceit. Black hair and eyes. Overzealous when it comes to his job to the point where not even the Dark Gods believe half of what he says. Helps ensure that deceit has a firm hold on the mortal realm. Given the cold shoulder by even Tenebrae.
Callidis – Goddess of Cunning. Real appearance unknown except to Tenebrae. She is always wrapped in shadows and ensures that slyness and cunning exist in the world. Occasionally creates a prodigy in the art of stealth and cunning. Helped bring about the idea of spies on the mortal realm.
Reapers - Mortals who were descendants of the Dark Gods and made martyrs by fate or destiny. Follow the orders of Mors and pick up souls when the person/creature dies.
Creators
Fate - Stern and rule abiding, but will give clues to the future if you listen close enough. Works closely with Destiny. Has not been seen since creating Deus and Tenebrae, and only spoke to Mors without appearing in front of him. Created the Universe with Destiny. Oversees all with her and loves meddling with the lives of both Gods and Mortals.
Destiny - Capricious to a fault. Loves being ambiguous when she speaks to people. Has only spoken to Mortals since she and Fate pulled a disappearing act on Deus and Tenebrae. She carefully disguises her appearance at all times when she is out and about. Controls the destiny of all Gods and Mortals, and usually doesn't feel bad about what she makes them do. The only exceptions being some of the 'heroes' throughout time who had to deal with so much grief and despair in their lives before finding happiness.
Timeus – God of Time. Rarely if ever seen. Holds up in the mortal realm most of the time as an old hermit. Regulates the passage of time and oversees time travel when necessary. Will be the god that sends Nick back in time to train and live up to his destiny.
Now that that's out of the way…Review Responses!
HaliOmani: Glad you liked that. The original characters will be coming in later in the story, after Harry returns to the future.
K00lgirl1808: Glad you didn't take offense, and I'm glad that you like it!
Jbfritz: I'm glad you're enjoying it, is this soon enough? You already found out what his name is, but I'm holding off on the meaning of the name until just before Harry returns to the future. His name ties into the prophecy, though he doesn't know that.
Brenna8: I'm glad you like it, but I hope you can keep readin' until I get that far. There's a lot that needs to be done. I'm going to be including a lot of his training, and not to mention the upcoming war of Atlantis.
Lil Miss Potter: I'm glad that you're enjoying the story.
Yana5: No, Harry and Seliv won't fall in love. If you look at the prophecy the second line says "born of the royal line" so if he and Seliv fell in love that would make him his own ancestor. I know Luna the Moonmonster did that in her AoT stories, but I won't be doing that. He will fall in love in the past, but not with her.