Harry Potter and the Forces of Darkness

Chapter 10: Dark Hand Initiation

Sorry, its been a while recently I've been debating if I should even continue writing and have been having some confidence issues as of late. My apologies and will try moving forward.

At the start of this year, I want this to be my latest piece of work and hope to bring all sorts more. Thank you again for all my likes and reviews of confidence its meant so much to me.

In any case, let's begin

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A young girl roughly the age of ten was slumped with her elbow propped o the side of the taxis yellow door frame. She quite a tomboy girl although had the promise of maturing into a goddess with the right steps.

Being born in Hong Kong she was of Chinese nationality she wore a white longsleeved shirt covered by a slightly baggy orange sweatshirt,blue jeans and red sneakers although she never seemed to wear socks she was slim but quite short for her age something that she was teased about by others in her class when she was still attending her school in Hong Kong. She wore pink lipstick which contrasted to her roughish look her hair was short jet black with a few strands lingering over chocolate brown. This girls name was Jade Chan. Right now she wasn't a thrilled girl.

Jades ability to be crafty, cunning and surprising intelligence had helped her many times in her life coating itself as her special weapon to cause mischief and maintain an act of humour in her currently dull life. Unfortunately, it was what exactly brought her to this situation the impulsiveness to act as a double-edged sword was the last straw for her overbearing parents who barely spent any time getting to know their only daughter.

So under a supervised eye they had packed her bags and had sent her to live with a distant relative an archaeologist that they believed was the perfect role model to teach her discipline. Usually, this wouldn't have bothered her as the thought of travelling to America, and its benefits enticed her. Unfortunately, her parents sensed this, so they had arranged that she still undertake educational activities by applying at the local middle school.

In Jade's own words. Dullsville.

It wasn't even her fault that this had been happening in the first place also if her habits to find humour was brought up. One minute she had been harassed by this bully on her playground for her getting a better score than him and then the next he was caught by the brim of his underpants flailing helplessly on a flagpole, naturally the teacher decided to finally show up only for her to earn an angry phone call for nearly killing a fellow schoolmate. These strange scenarios had been happening a lot to her even one point she had seen a soft glow of green emitting from her hands only for it to fade as quickly as it had come she had tried to explain all this to her family, but they just yelled at her t stop lying or trying to worm her way out of trouble.

Letting out another sigh escape her lips she fished out her gaming handheld from the inside of her backpack (which she had managed to smuggle from her room) and proceeded to drown her boredom away by the game — the real reason she caused so much mischief wasn't even for the short time thrills or to indulge herself. It was because she knew that as it was life was boring it held no excitement that could entertain her needs, and that made her incredibly lonely that nobody seemed to see that.

She would grow to be a very dull and much more normal person that followed the dice of life like everybody else just because it demanded that she did. To find somebody, marry, have children, grandchildren and then finally the big sleep It was weird that somebody, especially of her age, was thinking like this but her keen intellect allowed her to open her eyes than just what she was limited to.

"There has to be somebody out there like me..." Jade mumbled under her breath no longer paying to her console and staring in a daze at the upcoming city of San Fransico over the hills. "Somebody that likes prefers to see the world much more than what it is..."

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"YAAHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOO" Luse screamed at the top of his lungs countering the powerful roars of wind slapping against his skin as he flew near supersonic over the cloud distorting waves wherever he raced. After he had exited the Netherworld, he decided to give his wings a little exercise so he chose to fly high enough that nobody would see him at this height. A few aeroplanes had spotted him but just shook it off as though it was a trick of the light not that he cared of course "Harry Potter" had been afraid of his magic being exposed to Muggles, but now he couldn't care less who it was that saw him. His boggart familiar who he had dubbed Pariah had morphed into a swallow bird to keep up with its cheery master.

While flying the sky in the Human World was much different than when he used to when accompanied by Hsi Wu. He could feel the air trying to slow him down to linger his movements, and it gave him so much of a rush, he zipped and swirled in no particular patterns even daring himself to stop his wings and allow himself to fall to the ground only to catch himself back up again. Flying a broom was nothing compared to this.

He decided that it might be wiser to find the Talismans first and then release the Demons second as he lazily stretched midair for now just hovering while his mind pondered. They all already knew that magical oath or not he would never allow them to stay there for much longer and besides there was still the matter of finding somebody to help him touching a good chi object. The Talismans which Shendu had detailed to him each possessed a magical ability that was unique to each one, but he would need all twelve to bring his dad back to life. And be a family again. First, he should find his physical body trapped in a statue.

Which is what brought him to a rather tall handsome building halfway being a skyscraper the Shandowkhan had directed him to this area indicating that their old master was on the highest floor. Starting his decent to the ground, he decided hed need to go subtly and register himself to this Valmont in person. A grey liquid/ gas foamed around his body after sheathing his wings and tail and adding glamour to his horns it became a rather handsome black business suit with a red tie all which tailored to his physique perfectly. After addressing his appearance in one of the windows, he walked in resonating confidence. His Nothingness attribute which had been explained by Shendu allowed him to power to for small instances erase anything he liked or to morph his power over darkness into suitable physical constructs even the "cloths" he was wearing were just manipulated atoms given corporal form and solidified. He still had a long way to go with his control being minimal but was promised it would grow with experience.

"Excuse me I would like to see Mr Valmont please," Luse said to the receptionist a cute brunette in her middle twenties with it tied in a loose ponytail occupied with rimmed glasses and a white blouse and skirt. After inspecting her guest not even guessing that he was much much younger than she might have thought.

"I-I'm sorry sir, but I'm afraid that hes rather busy and isn't expecting v-visitors right now the receptionist stuttered her eyes were twitching nervously. Luse smiled softly putting on a mild smirk making the girl blush harder.

"Oh come now my dear I'm sure that he won't mind. You see I am a relative of his from England you see and well..." Luse trailed his hands sneakily braided themselves around the outstretched hands of the poor brunette. "I was hoping I might be able to surprise him, but I see your only doing your work my dear lady so ill-

He was silenced by a shaking card key in her other hand

"It's a k-k-key card that can take you directly up to his o-office" she replied anxiously her blush coming into full force her legs visibly buckled in heavy tremors. "I'm sorry to make you make you w-wait so long sir."

Luse beamed at her took the key card and swiftly planted a chaste kiss on her hand before making his way to the elevator swiping the card with a flourish stepping in and waited to meet the buyer of his father's body. He didn't notice that the poor girl he left behind had resembled a tomato and had profusely sweated in hormonal anticipation. Briefly humming along with the elevator music he stepped inside greeted by a lavish looking office decorated with platinum furnishings a flat screen hung on one side of the wall which he could assume was the lounge area. At the end of the long office was a large desk not as unique looking as the one belonging to Ragnok. And just behind that hung on the wall was it his father his body coiled in on itself like a twister until the whole thing resembled a large looking coin his head was still poking out. In a semi-circle on the bottom half of his body were twelve slots with what he could assume was the insertions for the talismans.

"Dad" Luse murmured gingerly stroking the cheek of the dragon face.

"Hey, where did you come from kid."

Spinning around Luse was met by four individuals that had just come from another door that he missed when entering probably because he became glued to his fathers stone body. The first figure the man that had called him out must have been the leader he practically screamed it with how he was dressed and posed himself. He was tall with a medium build wearing an emerald green suit worn over glossy black shows a shirt and canary yellow tie. He has slightly tanned with cerulean blue eyes and shoulder-length white hair some at the back was pulled into a ponytail. He wore a single gold earring and was leaning on a cane encrusted with a red gem.

The other men behind him must have been his hired thugs — the first man dressed as though he came straight from the 70s in a full snow white disco suit over a pink shirt and dark blue shoes. His hair was red (though not as red as the Weasleys) and greyish skin. The second guy looked to be from Chinese descent with spiky black hair although his eyes were shielded by orange sunglasses he was the shortest compared to the others wearing a leather onyx jacket and pants with a dark grey shirt. The last had greyish skin like the first goon dressed messily in a long-sleeved white shirt with a long red tie, with black shoes, slacks and a blazer. His hair was short and messy with his nose accommodating a bandage with what Luse could only guess was a type of "tough guy" fashion.

Luse stared at the group for a while before levitating himself a few inches to meet the leaders gaze ignoring the funny reactions from them until cerulean eyes met amber. "My name is Luse Guizu and I know who you are I have heard rumours of your criminal organisation from the news reports I'm going out on a limb that you Mr Valmount are the leader of the Dark Hand" inquired Luse patiently'

Valmont only nodded dumbly still staring at this near child hovering midair. Luse noticed that he was still levitating himself, so he propped himself to the ground and tucked himself in Valmonts head chair enjoying a few playful swirls. Ignoring the fumes of rage from the crime boss, Luse opened a small hole in the air before plunging his hand inside his tongue sticking out as though just reaching something brushing his fingertips before retracting a large looking document and slapped it clear on the desk closet to Valmont whos eyes hadn't left his guest. Not taking into account the paradox of a child had just opened a hole in space.

"I haven't the foggiest idea where you came from child or what you are, but you had better leave or-" Valmont was suddenly interrupted by ducking under the torrent of ruby flames that he narrowly avoided. All eyes turned to the statue that had regained the life of its own with the glowing eyes practically scaring them on the spot.

"And pray tell what will you do to my son Valmont" Shendu hissed venomously.

Luse perked up at this. "Hi, dad I was worried you might not wake yourself up. I was having a lovely conversation with your hired help although they aren't the most chatty type."

"DAD" The Enforcers and Valmont roared in unison.

Luse turned his gaze to the other four in a bored manner. "Yes Dad or in a more formal sense Father" he drawled slowly as though explaining to a slow child "Him and I are connected by blood we are of the same species."

The guy with the bandage on his nosed quivered slightly before jabbing a finger in his direction. "So y-your a d-d-"

"A demon" Luse supplied softly he stood up and made his way to them just a few metres away before bowing to them in a dramatic greeting. "Luse Hogwarts Peverall Guizu at your service" He grinned at their reactions if only they knew that was the shortened version after he had compressed the Potter and Black titles into the title of Guizu for the time being.

Valmont carefully studied the demon child before extending a hand. "I am Valmont as you have summarised the leader of the Dark Hand crime organisation" he replied smoothly in his years of doing business he had learned to play the part of never underestimating your potential ally cursing himself for forgetting this. After being gestured to set himself down in the chairs that seemed to form in thin air (if possible enlarging the gaping mouths of the other three), they sat down and listened to the younger demons explanation. Luse had directed them to the folder still laying on Valmonts desk gently gesturing him to read through it. Valmont skimmed through the pages his eyes bulging from their sockets from every paragraph and monochromatic photograph. This document contained all of his business contacts, dealings, snitches and movements. It even held his identification along with his associates everything from dental records to safehouses.

Valmont slowly stared at Luse tearing his eyes away from his exciting read. "What is it that you want. " Valmont asked wearily

Flashing a smile, Luse explained "That file was what I collected from a safe in the Pentagon it was quite easy for a place to be so well protected. Anyhow that is the only original information there is on the Dark Hand its alliances and associates that work for you are all included. I ask for a trade Valmont you shall keep possession of this file to do as you please in exchange you shall allow me to aid you in your search for the Talismans."

Valmont blinked. "That's all."

Luse nodded in confirmation "That's all. Also, the first deal for the lost treasure of Qin Shi Huang is still on the table should you retrieve them. Before you ask only a quarter of those relics would be enough to let you live a luxurious life. All of it would satisfy your great-grandchildren." Luse clarified calmly completely ignoring the flabbergasted men in the distance and Valmonts eyes glinting with greed he stood briskly straightening out his suit of wrinkles automatically and extended a hand.

"Welcome to the Dark Hand Mr Guizu all of our resources and contacts are at your assistance should you need them. I see this as the beginning of a beautiful partnership." Valmont chirped. Accepting the offer Luse shook his hands silently casting a golden chain that tied the knot on the promise that none would turn tail and run in the end.

"Indeed Mr Valmount and please call me Luse..."

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The youngest demon awoke wrapped in satin sheets of his newly presented master suite. Since Luse had started his partnership with the Dark Hand Valmont had deemed it fit to rent him a room at a hotel only a few blocks away from the DH headquarters for the time being either out of professional courtesy or just understandable fear from being barbequed by Shendu. It made no difference to him.

Unleashing a large yawn no doubt scaring his next-door neighbours Luse automatically started to pop the muscles in his back and arms his wings ruffled flapping slightly draping around him like a security blanket while is tail lazily swished on the duvet while he rubbed the sleep from his eyes before swinging himself off the humongous bed.

The bathroom was sterile and clean if the high amount of bleach and disinfectant was a clear indicator. After brushing his teeth and enjoying a toasty hot shower, he made his way back to the room to his bed where his new clothes were laid neatly in wait. Pulling them on he presented himself in the mirror. A grey shirt in a darker jumper, coal black jeans and hightops his hair was strapped together by an emerald green ribbon and his horns, wings and tail were hidden behind a glamour. Pariah who was in the form of a snake slithered itself up Luse's leg onto the back and eventually seated itself on securely coiling around his shoulder blades so she wouldn't fall off. And with a nod of satisfaction he left.

True he could always fly, make a portal or have his Shadowkhan take him but he found walking much to his liking especially in a new area he wanted to explore for a little bit he wasn't in any rush not of course that Valmont would dare challenge him. So with the money in his moleskin pouch, he was able to convert to Muggle currency (the money was taken from his Potter trust vault even then only 10 galleons was worth $10,000 in the Muggle World) he decided to begin the day with some light shopping. He bought clothing that would easily last him a few good years casting a few size enlargement charms on his favourites. Despite being in perfectly normal clothing because f his unique look he stuck out as a sore thumb people would occasionally give him second glances or gawk at his cuteness whenever they thought he wasn't looking.

After shopping, he tried a Costa for a large hot chocolate to drink on his way to his father ignoring the fact a cute barista had written her number on the cup. Passing by the receptionist all the while flashing a charming grin her way and receiving one vice verse he made his way to the top floor only to be greeted by a somewhat humorous site in the eyes of a demon.

The three Enforcers that he had been introduced to yesterday were at the moments being squeezed to death by what appeared to be a mountain of a man easily the size of Hagrid wearing a sizeable white t-shirt with brown overalls and sandals. He seemed to be of Japanese decent if his chonmage hairstyle proved it. He looked like an overweight samurai or a formidable sumo wrestler.

"You are telling me that three of my Enforcers armed with the latest hi-tech weaponry were all subdued by an archaeologist." spat Valmont the grip on his cane hardening his eyes glaring at the opposite wall anywhere away from the three unwise men. Unable to speak their faces only mimicked the colour of the ocean from lack of oxygen. Luse decided to let his appearance known.

"Good morning fellow lawbreakers" chirped Luse happily while sipping tenderly on his drink. Tohru only just noticing him quirked an eyebrow at the young man that wasn't bothered by the fact he was crushing three imbeciles to death as much as he was wondering how the hell a child managed to make his way inside of a criminal headquarters. Valmont that had managed to calm his unseen rage down straightened his suit out directing his attention to his newest addition.

"Welcome back Luse I hope that the suite was everything to your liking."

Luse nodded "Of course Valmount thank you once again for your generosity. Now then shall we get to business I have a hunt to begin."

The six men (seven if you include Shendu wh hovered over the meeting with bearing eyes) started to share its resources on the first Talisman location. The Rooster Talisman was located in an old Bavarian Castle which was melted onto a shield; unfortunately, this was taken by on Jackie Chan who was planning on donating the artefact to the University for educational purposes. The Enforcers who glumly gazed at the ground in despair were assigned to retrieve the shield from Mr Chan by any means necessary but unfortunately failed.

"So where do you believe the Talisman is now," Luse asked drumming his fingers on his knee in deep thought. "I mean the shield hasn't been given to the authorities just yet so I'm assuming that it is still in Mr Chan's residence a shop called Uncles rare Finds correct."

Valmont nodded "Correct. We're planning on sending Tohru there to take Mr Chan's uncle as a hostage and exchange him for it. This can be used as a warning to steer clear of or transactions in the future.

Luse stared at Valmont blankly. "You were planning to take an old man hostage."

Valmont nodded curtly. "We are professional criminals Mr Guizu we step over any lines to get the job done. I thought as a demon this shouldn't stir any problems with you?" Luse shook his head its true he might not exactly be a real human anymore, and he had no intentions of changing that status, but even he had some heart. He was also rather disturbed that Valmont had taken such a rash move diving into the situation without any knowledge of this Mr Chans skills in martial arts or addressing with his partner beforehand

"Allow me to retrieve the Talisman Valmount it will be much easier if a person of my capabilities were to step in," Luse smirked his eyes flashing gold. "Oh and if you decide to retake action like this without discussing we me again, our contract will be nullified, and you shall never see a glimmer of your reward. That's strike one."

Valmont paled in his fear he didn't notice the rage on Tohru's face for insulting his master he charged like an enraged bull casting aside the mousy men to go after the lion. Just as his left fist hammered down on the demon child, he felt himself caught in his tracks his eyes bulging comically while his fear flooded his senses. Hovering there just above the child was the one thing that terrified him beyond anything else what would petrify him as a child. Luse turned to meet the statue like Tohru catching Pariah who creepily conjured himself into a green ogre like mask hovering inch by inch closer towards the giant man. So the one fear this humungous man held was just a spooky mask. Pathetic

"I would advise you, Mr Tohru, that you would not like to try anything like that again lest you want to feel my wrath" Luse snarled amber eyes burned into Tohru matched b blazing red in the background. "I assure you that Oni mask will soon be replaced by me soon enough."

Bidding the men goodbye Luse opened a portal in the air before pulling out his black cloak his Aunts gave him on his birthday before stalking out just as he was reaching the door he felt his arm grabbed by Fin, Ratso and Chow who were sweating like pinballs."Mind if we tag along kid no offence but your old man creeps us out and anywhere is better than near the hulking mass right now," Fin asked apprehensively while tugging on his necklace.

"Nice moves with Tohru kid. The asshole has been breathing down our necks for weeks since he joined" complimented Chow

"What a cute little pet" Ratso cooed attempting to stroke the now morphed Mouse on his shoulder until it morphed into a snake easily making the large bandage faced goon back off.

Luse simply shrugged as though saying "do as you please" and continued on his way to Uncles having three new companions.

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Upon arriving at Uncles Rare Finds, Luse immediately felt at unease as though he was in dangerous territory. His amber eyes turned cerulean blue as he checked out the aura of the building making him scowl his companions glanced at him in confusion. There was a massive amount of good chi energy surrounding the house like a fortress which could only mean that either there was somebody else that lived here besides this "Uncle" and Jackie Chan or that Uncle was a Good Ch Wizard.

The good news was that Chi Wizards were unlike the regular wizards in Britain they practised this branch of magic but were rejected by society from it being too volatile and so they rejected themselves from other wizards preferring to teach themselves in solitude which means Dumbledore would not find him. On the other hand, his Shadowkhan who were classified as evil couldn't pass through, and this might be a worthy opponent. Luse motioned his men to wait for him here and block anybody trying to interfere.

Chow scoffed "How much trouble could one old man cause."

Luse just waggled a finger like a parent scolding a child for not picking up on a moral lesson. "There is no greater threat than underestimating your opponent Mr Chow. I'll see you soon."

The shop was slightly larger on the inside although he guessed this is how it was naturally even though he was solitary the old man would never attempt using magic in the open to expand his inventory people would ask too many questions. It was smart to keep things ordinary. Vases, paintings, living room decorations of no particular order swamped Luse's vision as he made his way to the counter pinging the bell. He would be taking that shield, but he thought he'd go with the nice route first.

There was some shuffling from the back until an elderly man tumbled through the back door his chest puffing in dramatic exasperation. He was of average height roughly the two of them being the same with him having a skinny build; grey hair was messily spiked unevenly. He wore a white polo shirt with a yellow polyester vest, blue slacks and brown shoes small rounded glasses were dangerously close to falling from the brink of his nose. His aura was incredible a mirage of green mixed with a tint of purple and a dash of gold he was of high power, skill and experience had great potential but had even delved into the Dark Arts at somewhere in his youth for a brief period.

So a man that almost crossed light and dark...

"Hello welcome to Uncles Rare Finds how may I-" Uncle began until he took a closer look at the young man in front of him. A few seconds passed and then-

"Aiiee-yaaaahh!" screeched Uncles while taking up a fighting stance leg raised and arms balanced out like a crow. "What is a demon doing in my shop creature of evil."

Luse blinked reaching up to make sure his appendages were out of eyesight. He was shocked when his gaze lingered to a nearby mirror he could see all his appendages in perfect view. That was impossible he knew he had cast a glamour on himself this morning he could still feel his core powering the spells even now. So how-

Then it clicked he was in a powerful Chi wizard home. It was possible that if he protected himself against evil auras, then he might have a ward that would break apart Glamours too. Clever. "Let me guess you have a ward erected that destroys Glamours or any illusions as correct. You Chi Wizards are strong." Luse said commending his respects. Tso Lan and Xiao Fung had taught him that this is due to anybody friend or enemy.

Uncle glared unfazed. "I do not care about your congratulations demon. I already know what it is you are after-

"Oh, good" Luse interrupted "then this will save me the trouble I am interested in the shield that your nephew brought back from Bavaria. It contains something fundamental to me and I would very much like it again. If its money your after then name your price. But I shall be taking it back with me either way.

Uncle said nothing allowing his face to curl into an arrogant sneer." I'll never talk..."

Luse shrugged "Have it your way just remember I gave you the road to easy street."

With that Uncle was blown off his feet by a large gust of wind from Luse's mouth casting the frail old man into the wall just as Uncle was recovering from the surprise attack the minerals in the wall begun to shift clamping on his arms and legs until he was embedded in the wall immovable. Luse clicked his fingers making sure that the wall tightened around Uncles' mouth to prevent any pesky spells his way.

Cracking his fingers in satisfaction, Luse placed his fingertips on Uncles head ready to perform a full mind Occulemency. "Now then let's have a look at those repressed memories" Uncle struggled of course but with no magic to call upon and all his foci in the other room he was just basically a defenceless old man at the mercy of his memories being reviewed.

Luse landed gracefully in the pitch black mindscape his eyes scanning through the vast array of things that made up the old mans conscience. He swiped through all the blurr of images until he found the most recent memory yesterday when the Dark Hand visited him. Satisfied he jumped further into Uncles mind and the memory...

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(Uncles Memory of this morning - 10:00 )

Luse landed again in the shop although from the distorted looking objects in the background he could tell he was still inside of the memory. Another lesson he needed to thank Uncle Tso and Xiao for usual wizards required to get a copy of memory to see it through a pensive which was a slightly delicate ritual. But if you were a master Occulems like him you could see through the others mind directly it would require physical touch as a downside, but it was dead useful especially if you're looking for repressed or forged memories. It all depended on the perspective.

Luse saw Uncle at his counter the shield was there glowing dull brown in the morning sunlight. Making his way to Uncles side, he peered overtaking in note the writing around the edges of the shield and there in the dead centre was the Talisman. It appeared to be a grey stone in the shape of a hexagon its marking made it look like a Rooster — one of the animals from Chinese Zodiac which Shendu had mentioned. Turning his attention back to Uncle he saw that he was pulling on a cor on a wall and heard a faint sound of a bell ringing, it must have been a way for him to get his nephews attention to save the man from climbing up and down the stairs. A few seconds later the man known as Jackie Chan arrived at the top of the stairs.

He appeared to be in his mid-30s much like his uncle was of Chinese nationality with a solid figure and build. He wore a white tank top sweater light brown work trousers and shoes. His jaw was squared, a flat nose with soft brown eyes and opal black hair ruffled. He was panting slightly, and there was a towel draped around his shoulders which indicated he might have been training exercise or martial arts according to the information that the Enforcers provided.

"What is it, Uncle?" Jackie questioned softly

"Come give Uncle a hug," Uncle said extending his arms out smiling.

Jackie smiled doing a backflip over the stairway railing and doing a landing correctly, turning on his heel he attempted to give his uncle a hug...until he got a harshful slick on the head making Luse giggle.

"You did not make coffee this morning. Coffee only thing keeping uncles old hearts beating." Uncle exasperating tapping on his chest where his heart resided for an indication. "You want dead uncle. No, then you make coffee.

"Ok" Jackie nodded somberly about to head in the back room where Luse could see a small kitchen he assumed that he was going to make him a brew until Uncle called him back.

"One more thing. I cannot read these inscriptions." Uncle indicated to the unknown writing written along the edges, the centre and a few scribbles on the back of the shield. Once again before Jackie could get away, the Chi wizard brought him ack pointing to a space in the shop Luse made his eyes travel there when his heart skipped a beat his eyes bulged even his breath was hitched.

Standing there near the shop door accompanied by a large suitcase was the girl he saw...the one that he had seen in his vision while time travelling. She looked just like the last time he saw her. Short raven locks just reaching her shoulders with a peculiar tint of blue, pale skins adorned with matching pale pink lips her outfit surprised him to be like that of a tomboy not that it bothered him. The only thing that did was she wasn't smiling, but a rather light frown graced her features.

Why did this make him feel so concerned...to somebody he had never even met.

"This is Jade your niece. She will be staying with you for a year. Uncle said simply

"Ok," Jackie said before the cogs in his head started to turn and reality slowly sunk back in place. "I HAVE A NIECE" Jackie exclaimed loudly.

Uncle nodded handing him a letter "Her parents from Honk Kong thought that some time in America might change her attitude. Jade has been having issues at school and is quite the troublemaker. Also-

Before Uncle could continue from the door Fin, Ratso and Chow entered the skill of politeness lost of them as they trudged inside making their way to the counter. Fin stepped forward his body leaning casually on the counter directing his attention to Jackie.

"Are you Jackie Chan the renowned archaeologist," Fin asked politely obviously trying Luse's tactic for the manners before the scarring scenario. Luse smiled that at least some of the goons he was no working with had some tact.

Jackie chuckled waving his hand dismissively clearly surprised by somebody knowing of his work. "Oh, I only dabble in recent archaeological digs, sir."

Fins smile grew larger knowing he was on the right path. "Well, it has come to our attention that you recently dabbled in a shield that you collected in a Bavarian castle yesterday. Our extremely wealthy employer Mr Valmount is interested in purchasing that very piece."

Luse facepalmed at the Enforcers bluntness forgetting his past thinking of them. First, he lets it out the bag that somebody has been stalking Chan on his exploration and then he gives away the name of his employer who is the one hunting him. Utterly foolish. Jackie was picking up on the hostile vibe emitting from the men politely declined although his features didn't disappoint him in the slightest.

"I am sorry sir, but I'm afraid that I have already donated that piece to the University..."

Finn crooked his head to Chow and nodded in his direction. Smirking Chow attempted to push down an antique flower vase. Jackie like lightening flipped over the desk and tumbled backwards catching the vase before it fell. Finn frowned before nodding to Ratso on the other side of the room which again tried tipping over a sculpture of a golden dragon until Jackie kicked a plush chair in its direction where it landed safely with a small puff.

Finn decided to give up, motioning the men to go back outside before placing a hand on Jade's shoulders making her stiffen in fear and eliciting a venomous snarl from Luse baring sharp canine teeth golden eyes practically dark gold. "It would be in your best interests to give up the shield Mr Chan. By this time tomorrow morning." With that, he lifted his hand much to Jade's relief and exited the store.

When Jackie pounced out the door after them he caught a glimpse of Jadee stealthily darting after him despite wanting to follow her he knew that the memory wouldn't allow it and focused on his task at hand. He glanced once more at the amber eyes ravenette even trying to see her aura but knew that this girl was nothing but a memory, not a real physical being. Still, he wanted to see her inner self but why?

His eyes caught on the shield being placed by Uncles under a large stack of books in the corner out of sight. Satisfied he made sure that the memories involving him and the shield were erased from existence before ejecting himself from the memory and back into the world of the living he guessed that it was only a few minutes that passed by Uncle who was still trapped on the wall was passed out obviously new to having his mind explored or just the tiredness of age . Luse released the wooden panels from him and picked him up tucking him securely in his desk chair despite his harshness to dark creatures he could see this man had a loving heart. He would not cause this man any more pain than was needed.

He just about noticed the bronze shield sticking out from the mountain of tomes dogpiled on it. Clicking his fingers they effortlessly started to hover in the air (Wingardium Leviosa non-verbal and no wand movements) he clutched onto the shield he first tore out the talisman leaving a gaping hole in the centre before discarding it and dropping all the books in a heap. He exited the door slowly caressing the Talisman in his hand gently.

"Took you long enough-" Fin began before he was torn from the ground rocketing into the night sky unleashing a girlish blood-curdling scream the effect of gravity taken from him until Luse deemed it worthy to bring him back. Ratso and Chow could do nothing but extend their arms in a helpless endeavour to catch the 70s sentimental fool. Sometime later the sound of Fins scream resonated back again nearly becoming a bloody smear on the ground only to hover a few inches from the ground wet droplets of yellow liquid from his lower regions as fast as the snot from his nose.

Luse bent down his eyes showed no mercy and left n authority to be questioned. "From now on Mr Finn should you touch that child again I shall annihilate you into dust, and I don't care who your benefactor might be. Jade Chan is off limits are we clear." A very terrified Finn couldn't speak out of shock, so he only shook his head vigorously.

Luse smirked "Good. Let us get this back to my father one down and eleven more to go."

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And that's it on my side hopefully Ill be able to get the next chapter up much faster than last time.

Goodbye, for now, my little minions

Judge