Chapter 4: Astyanax's Destiny
Astyanax was taken to the room where he was awaken from earlier. He had been broken. He failed to protect Bertha Jorkins.
"He can't die, he says." One of the Death Eaters said. "I highly doubt that."
"Why don't we test that theory?" The other said.
"Good idea." The Death Eater drew his wand, pointed it at Astyanax and shouted, "Avada Kedavra!"
A green beam of light shot out of the wand and came towards Astyanax. He made no effort to move.
Halfway between the Death Eater and Astyanax, however, the beam stopped. It was still there but it had stopped. The Death Eaters did not react, they looked as if they were frozen.
"Don't move." someone told Astyanax.
"Who's there?" Astyanax asked.
Suddenly, there was a bright white light and the light came toward him.
Within the light, Astyanax could barely see the shape of a man.
"You're a god, aren't you?" he asked the light.
"Yes, Astyanax." a very deep voice said. "I am Apollo, patron god of Troy."
Upon hearing this Astyanax bowed before Apollo and did not dare look at him. "My lord! As a Trojan, I am forever loyal to you."
"Astyanax, the gods have placed a great burden before you. If you are successful, the rewards will be great."
"I only desire one thing, my lord. Mortality."
"You are tired of immortality?"
"Yes, my lord. It is a curse."
"Very well then. You shall have your wish when you have finished your duty to the gods. You will find peace. You will find a wonderful woman. You will have sons and daughters and they will have children and they will love you. When you are gone, they will remenber you."
"What do the gods desire of me, my lord?"
"You will be hit by the Avada Kedavra and will be placed into a deep sleep upon impact. You will be as if you are dead. You won't even breathe. They will think you are dead and so will not be looking for you, which gives you an advantage. When they are gone, you will awaken. You will find Bertha Jorkins in the basement, a most pitiful sight. You will bury her, not burn her and say the prayers. She will find peace with us. Understand?"
"I understand, my lord."
"Once you are finished with her, you will travel to Illyria. You will save as many Croats and Bosniaks in the region of Bosnia as you can. The war there is at its height now. Two years from now, you will arrive at the port-city of Cherbourg in northern Gaul. There you will go to the city Post Office and it is there that you will meet a young witch by the name of Fleur Delacour. She will take you to a small village in England where you will find your old friend Albus Dumbledore. You will learn more after your meeting.
"I understand."
"Good. Get in front of the beam."
Astyanax positioned himself in front of the beam.
"Farewell, Astyanax of Troy. Hold to your purpose. May the blessings of the gods, wizards, and all free folk go with you." With that, he disappeared.
Slowly, the green beam began to move again. Soon, time returned to normal. Astyanax felt a sharp pain. Then, the world went black.