Last time, Harry watched as Will, the other Guardians and the Winx Club sealed the Thinny created by Laura's rage. Afterward, we found out that two of the three Trix Warlocks were pulled into the vortex. The down side is that Icy Trix now has The Box. And now, on with the show!

Chapter 39: The Last Horcruxes

After coming back from another long walk with Ginny the next day, Harry found Virgil talking with Dr. Aaron Spartan. Steve was in the area as well. "How's Fay and Jill?" asked Harry. "Fay should have full use of her hands by the end of the week," said Aaron. "As for Jill, I'm amazed that she is even able to stand up at this point, not to mention being able to walk somewhat." "It's Jill's Meta-Human genes at work," said Virgil, "Not to mention her determination. You herd her when she came back, 'Keeping humanity safe is my life's work. I'll continue working until they nail my coffin shut.'"

"Sometimes I just don't get you people," sighed Aaron." "What about us don't you get?" asked Steve. "You Ramblers risk your lives and sanity for the safety of the human race," said Aaron, "But in the end it doesn't matter." "Oh here we go again!" exclaimed Steve. "What are you talking about?" asked Ginny. "What mankind needs is protection from itself more than from demons and such." "What do you mean?" asked Harry.

"Yes, tell them." Said an annoyed Steve, "I'm sure we'd all like to here 'Aaron's theory of the end of the world' again!" "I've never herd it," said Hermione as she walked towards the area, "Tell me."

"Okay," said Aaron, "Picture the planet Earth. 'That's a sweet Earth' you'd might say. Even if the ice caps don't melt; meteors don't pulverize the surface; the ozone layer doesn't dissolve or the sun doesn't explode, mankind is doomed to Mutually Assured Nuclear Destruction. So, we've got China; France; India; Israel; Pakistan; Russia; The United Kingdom and America, all with nuclear missiles. America has about 2,600 more missiles than anyone else.

"Anyway, one day, a future president decides 'those Chinese sons-of-a-bitches are going down.' So America launches some nukes at China. Over in the China war room, the generals are going 'Sh$t! Sh$t! Who the f#ck is shooting at us?' 'Who cares! Fire the missiles!' Over in France, the French generals are going 'Sh$t mon amie! The missiles are flying! Fire our sh$t!' 'But I'm le tired!' 'So, go take a nap, then fire the missiles!'

"Over in Russia the generals are shouting 'For the motherland!' and they fire their missiles. In England, they're going 'Fire the missiles chaps!' 'Right oh!' India, Israel and Pakistan see that everyone else has launched, so they launch. So now we've got missiles flying all over, passing each other, and all this time, Australia is going 'WTF mate?'

"Back in America, the generals are going 'Sh$t! We're dumb-asses!' Canada is shouting 'What's going on, eh?' Mars is laughing at us, and a meteor about to hit the planet changes it's mind, saying 'Well f#ck that!' So now we've got nuclear winter. Everyone's dead except Australia, and their still saying 'WTF mate?' But they'll be dead soon from radiation sickness."

"Wow." Said Hermione, "That has got to be the most stupid and the most depressing theory I've ever heard." "I keep telling him that," said Steve, "But he never listens to me." "Just you wait," said Aaron. "For what?" asked Hermione, "For the missiles to start flying?"

"Well, here's one theory that's going to come to pass," said Aaron: "Even if the human race doesn't die from nuclear war, all California has to worry about is California breaking off from the rest of the United States. They'll go hang with Hawaii. Alaska can come to." "That's probably more believable than your last theory," said Hermione, "But it's still stupid." "I think you should stick with what you do best Aaron," said Max, "Being a doctor. Leave the end of the world theories to the crazies."

Just then, Will came running up to them. "Harry!" she shouted, "I've found it!" "You've found the last horcruxes?" asked Harry anxiously, "Where!" "200 miles due south!" exclaimed Will. "What are we waiting for!" exclaimed Harry, "Let's go!" "Wait!" Said Max, "I want that area checked out." "I'm on it." Said Virgil. He entered something onto his PDA. "What did you just do?" asked Hermione. "I just sent out several 'Watch-eyes' to scout the location." Said Virgil. "The Necronomicon might be there." Said Max.

One hour later, our heroes were anxiously waiting the results of the 'watch-eyes' search. "Why can't we just go there?" asked Riven, "I'm tired of waiting." "Didn't they teach you at that school of yours," said Virgil, "That patience is a virtue?" "No, that's from the bible." Said Maria. "Where have you been?" asked Max, "You've been missing for days." "You know," said Maria, pulling out her daily cigar, "An exorcists job is never done." "Do you have to smoke that log of sh$t here?" asked Steve.

"Okay," said Virgil, "Here's the info on the location. There are six Death Eaters there, and about 500 Kandarian demons. Also, there's something reptilian moving there." "That would be Naginni." Said Harry. "Are you sure that snake is the last horcruxes?" asked Bloom, "Because it doesn't seem wise to put part of one's soul into something that's already alive."

"Dumbledore was sure," said Harry, "And so am I." "Okay then," said Max, "Here's the plan: Bloom, you and your friends shall go with my team to attack the enemy directly. Will, you and your friends are to go with Harry and take out the last horcruxes. Hopefully, before the sun sets, Voldemort shall be mortal." "And if we're lucky," said Jill, "We'll find the Necronomicon."

Fifteen minutes later, Harry, Ron, Hermione, along with Will and her friends were moving through the Death Eater base, while Max, the Ramblers, with Bloom and her friends were keeping the enemy busy. "What do you think about all this business with the Necronomicon, Harry?" asked Will. "I honestly don't know." Said Harry truthfully. "I think something that has caused nothing but pain, misery and death should be destroyed." Said Caleb.

We'll get back to Harry in just a moment. First, let's check in on Max and the others.

Having fought their way into the base, Max and the others were searching for the missing Necronomicon. They were in one of the many rooms of the base. "Remind me what it looks like again?" asked Stella. "You'll know it when you see it." Said Steve. "It's about the size and length of a bible," said Maria, "But that's where the resemblance ends." "The book is bound in human flesh," said Virgil, " and written in human blood. Trust me, you'll know what it is when you see it."

Just then, there was a shout from outside the building. "Distructicuss Maximus!" "I think it's for you, Max." said Steve. Max made his way outside. He saw three Death Eaters, with several demons. "I'm Distructicuss Maximus," said Max, "What do you want." "My master wishes to parley with you." Said one of the Death Eaters. "Don't do it," said Sky, "It's a trap." "Well if it's a trap," said Max, "Then I'll be ready for it."

Max then went outside, with Bloom and the others watching. "I'm here, where's your boss? Let's get this over with." One of the Death Eaters produced a large green crystal. He placed it on the ground, and it began to hum and glow. A beam of light emerged from the crystal. There stood a transparent image of Voldemort. "So you're the one who's been the pain in my side this summer." Said the image.

Back with Harry…

Will and the other Guardians were debating on the continued existence of the Necronomicon. "I really think it should be destroyed." Said Hay Lin. "Me too." Said Cornelia. "I disagree," said Taranee, "I mean, it's obviously of great historic value." "Hello!" exclaimed Cornelia, "It's written in blood!"

"What do you think Hermione?" asked Will. "Weather or not it is to be destroyed," said Hermione, "I only wish to hold, just to scan it." Everyone stared at her like she was crazy or something. "What?" asked Hermione, "I just want to look at it. Besides, I can't read ancient Sumerian."

"Even so," said Hay Lin, but she was stopped as she cried out in pain. She collapsed, clutching at her ankle. "Hay Lin!" exclaimed Will. "What happened?" asked Ron anxiously. "Something bit me!" exclaimed Hay Lin. Harry then saw something out of the corner of his eye. He turned to see the end of a long scaled tail, slithering around the corner of a hallway.

Harry then turned to Hermione. "Get Hay Lin to St. Mungo's! They'll have the antidote!" "What about you?" asked Hermione. "I'm going after that snake." Hermione then grabbed Hay Lin's arm, and they both apparated to St. Mungo's. "I hope she'll be alright!" said Irma. Harry then turned to the others. "We have to go on. Keep your eyes on the floor. It might try to sneak up on us." They went into the hallway after Naginni.

At the end of the hallway, Harry found himself in a large dark room. As our heroes spread out to cover more ground, Harry heard a long, multi-syllable hiss, though he understood it. "So, you wish to kill me then, boy." Harry knew it was Naginni. He responded in Parseltongue, "I have to, it's the only way to destroy your master."

"He can talk to snakes?" exclaimed Irma. "It's a long story." Said Ron. "Besides," Harry continued, "This is a personal matter as well." "What makes it so personal?" asked Naginni. Harry still didn't know where the snake was. "First of all," said Harry, "You just bit one of my friends." "Yes," hissed Naginni, "She was particularly delicious. I must make sure to taste her again." "Two winters ago," continued Harry, "You almost killed my best friend's dad." "That muggle-loving fool was in my way," hissed Naginni, "Anything else?"

"One more thing," said Harry, "That night Voldemort came back, he told you that you could eat me." "An act I intend to carry out today." "Harry, it's right behind you!" exclaimed Ron. There was a loud spitting noise from behind Harry. He spun around just in time to be hit in the chest by the head of Naginni. Harry landed in a corner of the room, his wand clattering beyond his reach.

"You're a fool to try to slay me," hissed Naginni as she prepared to strike, "Now die." She reared back, her fangs bared, dripping with venom. "Harry!" exclaimed Caleb as he tossed his sword to Harry. He caught the handle, and swung it in an arc. The blade sliced through the snake's body just behind the head. Naginni's body thrashed in it's death throes as the head fell to the floor.

As Harry stood up, he saw the black soul fragment emerge from the severed head. It hung in the air for a moment, and faded to nothing. "And that's six." Said Harry with a sigh of relief.

The end of chapter 39. Yes! Ding dong, Naginni is dead! Next chapter, we see what Max and Voldemort have to say to each other. Until then, please read and review. See you next time.