Some Awesome Quotes that reason's unknown I've decided to include well except for the full metal alchemist one which kind of goes along with this chapter
The Sith Code
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
Darth Bane
Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's first law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only truth
The Elrick Brothers Full Metal Alchemist
"We're pirates you know! I love heroes, but I don't want to be one. Do you even know what a hero is!? For example, you have some meat. Pirates will feast on the meat, but the hero will distribute it among the people! I want to eat the meat!"
Luffy Captain of The Straw Hat Pirates on Fishman Island talking to Jimbe
Chapter 4 Goodbye to The Longbottoms Hello to the Moons : Mists, Guardian Thestrals, Demons Glowing eyes, and the mountain Manor Mercle
The now ten year old Harry Potter looked back at his mostly quiet year at the Longbottoms he had learned a little bit about the sword, the law, chess, and finances. Going to the Moon's he wondered what he was going to learn there. Swinging on his clothes he went down to breakfast Neville was looking a bit down poking his cereal with his spoon while Madame Longbottom was giving him a haughty glare. Sitting down next to Neville Harry figured he needed a bit of cheering up,
"It's not like we're not going to see each other I'm still going to see you at least once a week and next year we'll be at Hogwarts with each other"
Neville perked up looking a little bit happier, "Yeah we'll be in Hogwarts together"
Harry nodded, "Yeah and no matter what you'll always be my best mate so stop worrying alright"
After breakfast Neville got up, "The house elf's have your thing's packed up so all that's really left is to walk you too the floo and give you our gift"
Madame Longbottom stood up, "Take him to the floo Neville I'll be along with the gift momentarily"
A couple minutes later Madame Longbottom met him at the floo a goblin forged sword in her hands,
"This blade belonged to a Potter who married into the Longbottom family during a goblin war she fought and defeated a goblin chief winning this blade in the process. Goblin made swords are unique because they have the ability to absorb magical qualities from creatures that they slay I hope this blade Stormbringer serves you well in the times ahead"
Bowing slightly Harry took Stormbringer with both of his hands, "I'm honored Madame Longbotttom I will use this blade to slay the enemies of our houses and to defend myself"
Madame Lonbottom then surprised everyone by giving Harry a short hug, "You're a good lad I expect to hear of you properly behaving at the Moons I had a year with you and I hope in that short time I managed to instill some proper behavior into you"
Harry smiled thinking about the fact that this was the closest she probably could get to express heartfelt emotions,
"Well thank you for everything Neville and Madame Longbottom it's been a pleasure to be in your home and thank you for everything"
Stepping into the fireplace he threw down the floo powder, "Mercle Manor"
Harry as always stumbled out of the floo luckily Lilith Moon caught him all the while giving him a knowing smile,
"Harry your talent for floo travel certainly hasn't improved"
Harry smiled while putting stormbring on his waist and looking around he realized he was in a cave outside of which was eerie mist, "So your my guide through this mist then?"
Lilith nodded, "Yes my ancestors were a paranoid bunch they thought floo was a good idea but having it come into your home was not so they decided to place it in a cave near their home while making an unnatural mist that's impossible to find your way through and the only way to disperse it is to be an extremely powerful wizard or the current head of the family."
Harry nodded, "Well my lady it's seems I'm in need of your guidance"
Lilith took out a compass out of her pocket and took Harry's hand, "This is important Harry do not let go of my hand if you do you'll be lost in the fog"
For ten minutes they weaved their way through the mist Lilith checking every so often on her compass. Until they arrived at a place where the mist parted enough for them to see a big black gate the gate had two thestral horses with haunted yellow eyes on it was even more creepy when they started to speak,
"Who comes before the gates of the Moon Family?"
Lilith raised her hand it had a black family member ring that was faintly glowing, "I Lilith Moon daughter of Perrin and Valorea Moon I'm escorting Harry Potter the last member of the only family alliance that the Moons have so that he can be received as a guest in our home as per our family's ancient agreement"
The thestral gate keepers than spoke again in there foreboding voices, "Very well you may proceed"
The gates swung open revealing Mercle Manor it was built into a small mountain around the mountain manor was a small lake with a drawbridge that was already down Harry being the ten year old he was spoke the first thing that came to mind,
"This place is pretty cool"
Lilith smiled at his reaction, "I think so too I'm glad you're here Harry when Boris goes off to Hogwarts this place gets kind of lonely"
Harry nodded, "Glad to be of service and I'm looking forward to learning some super awesome sword techniques from you I still can't believe you disarmed Ged"
Looking a tad embarrassed about the praise Lilith replied, "Well I am pretty good I am better than my mom and Boris but not dad. However if I do chose to take you on as my student you'll have to call me sensei I hope it doesn't hurt your male pride"
Harry shrugged, "I've always known that women can be scary and knowledgeable it doesn't hurt my male pride at all sensei"
Giving Harry a hug and ruffling his hair, "I'm glad you are so well trained Harry"
Interrupting there lively conversation was thirteen year old Boris, "How are you doing Harry?"
Harry nodded, "I'm doing pretty good especially since I've landed myself the prettiest tour guide"
Lilith smirked, "I think I'm a bit offended Harry if that's the only reason I'm the best tour guide"
Harry frowned, "I never said that the only reason nor did I mean for it to be applied as such in fact you are also the most charming tour guide I could have received"
Boris sighed wondering where Harry learned his smoothness from, "It's time for the tour Harry"
The manor had a large entryway that led to over ten corridors since Harry had a whole year to explore they led him down the one which had the main rooms that the Moon family used. There was the dining room where they ate meals together, the dueling room where they trained with their wands and various weapons, the family bedrooms which included Harry's room, the family ritual room where they underwent rituals that aided them against the undead and where private family magic was practiced, the Moon Library, and the family meeting room which they didn't really use unless the head of house called for a meeting where they discussed if they were going to war or if they were disowning or punishing a family member for a grave misdeed.
After the tour a curious Boris asked, "So what do you think?"
Looking thoughtful Harry said, "I think it's pretty cool so what do you guys typically do for fun?"
Lilith smiled, "Well most of the corridors go back way further than six rooms and lot of the rooms in those corridors lead to other rooms most haven't been in use for a long time so we go exploring and find interesting items"
Curiously Harry asked, "Well I have two questions why is this place so big and the other what kind of interesting items do you typically find?"
Boris replied, "Well Mercle Manor used to be kind like a school for advanced study of necromancy however the ministry shut it down in a very forceful manor our family was lucky to survive we were also luckily able to still practice our ways due to the fact we classified it as family magic and swore never to teach to those outside the family. As for your second question long lost books, heads of extinct magical creatures, gold on occasion, and much more."
Harry's eye lit up at the thought of untold treasures just waiting to be found, "Sounds right up my alley"
Lilith smiled mischievously, "I had a feeling you would say that but the adventure will have to begin tomorrow we have to go to dinner"
Sighing in fake exasperation Harry responded, "I suppose I can wait till tomorrow to begin the very important task of adventuring"
Chapter 2 Life at the Moons, Rune Circle, Lilith's secret, and Daily Bruises
It had been two months since Harry had come to the Moons Boris was at Hogwarts starting his third year in Hufflepuff in the two months since he left Harry and Lilith became extremely close. Each day started with some breakfast, than they would jog around Mercle Manor outside for fifteen minutes, then they would do some sparring with wooden swords, then they would go explore the depths of Mercle Manor finding portraits, jeweled handled swords, and one particular great adventure they found ancient writing sprawled upon a wall that so ancient that even Perrin couldn't translate it then after a full day they had supper with Perrin and Valorea when they got home from their jobs Perrin in the department of mysteries and Valorea as a part time politician and part time healer. As for classes except for financial classes there were none because the things they needed to learn to take part in society had already been learned all that was left was magical learning which they would learn at Hogwarts next year. Other than that they seemed to talk about everything and Lilith's was always researching some sort of project Harry would often get roped into helping because she had a way of selling the research as something absolutely fascinating. A day he hadn't been as fascinated was the day she decided to research hair spells and potions to hopefully find something that would tame his unruly hair. Even though he was far too stubborn to admit it to her the spell she found and her mom cast weekly to keep his hair flat was something he actually liked. Really the only days he didn't like at the Moons was when Lilith got sick it last for a half day and it came roughly every two weeks. It always started when she started coughing so hard she could barely breathe usually for the next four hours she would be in bed too weak to even walk but during the rest of the day except for being a bit pale she was perfectly fine. No one in the house hold talked about it so Harry didn't ask after the first time but that didn't stop him from researching though so far he hadn't found a magical disease that seemed to fit the symptoms that he knew of. Getting up Harry hoped it wouldn't be one of those days. When he got to the breakfast table Lilith was eating cereal while reading a book absently she said,
"Good morning Harry"
As Harry sat down Misty the house elf plopped a plate of food on the table, "So were exploring those six rooms today?"
Lilith smirked, "Yes but first you'll have to get your daily dose of bruises"
Harry gave a halfhearted smiled in response, "I'm looking forward to it"
Lilith decided that Harry needed a bit of encouragement, "Harry you know you're doing quite well by the time that Boris gets back from Hogwarts I think you'll be better than him"
Harry shrugged, "I get that in my head, but getting beat everyday does start taking a toll"
Lilith just gave her secret smile, "Well I refuse to take it easy on you I want my pupil to be the very best"
Harry nodded, "I appreciate the challenge sensei"
Lilith as always smiled when he called her sensei, "Well then since your done with breakfast chit chat is over and training is about to begin"
After their jog and sparring session where Harry received a couple more bruises he was more than ready for a day of adventuring. Since the corridors they explored were dark they used the wizarding version of a flash light which was a small ball of light that followed you around. They weaved through the corridors the only sound the echo of their footsteps. After exploring the fourth room Harry was beginning to feel that the day was going to be a bust with nothing interesting found. However the fifth room proved to be far more interesting first of it was larger than the others secondly on the walls were statues of gargoyles and demonic looking creatures. On the floor was a painted circle inscribed with runes and various symbols. The paint was blood red it glowed ever so slightly in the dark Harry heard a voice calling to him whispering in his ears,
"Free me all I need is your blood then I shall truly be free you will be awarded beyond your wildest dreams"
By this point the protection runes that Perrin had put on Harry when he had come to Mercle Manor that he thought would be strong enough combined with Harry's natural defense to prevent procession by any lingering spirit trapped in the house was glowing and pushing against the voice in Harry's head. Harry however was hesitantly stepping forward seeming to fight it at the same time.
"Harry," Lilith called
Seeing he was not responding she temporarily panicked before taking a couple deep calming breaths Harry steps were hesitant which meant he was trying to fight the procession which means she just had to break it. She closed her eye's willing her family's power to come into being her eyes and hands glowed blue. Grabbing Harry she pulled him away from the circle Harry's body shook for several minutes before he stopped breathing for two seconds then he let out a large cough. His eye's blinked a couple more times as he adjusted to the ball of light that glowed over his face.
Anxious Lilith asked, "So how are you doing this fine day?"
Harry's face was still pale, "There's been better days can we leave this room please I can't here it but I think it's still trying to get into my mind"
Lilith nodded, "I'll have dad look you over when gets home from work to make sure there's no lasting hold on your mind"
Harry got up leaning on Lilith for support when he noticed that Lilith had some bleeding out of her nose he briefly wondered if it had something to do with her illness that no one talked about.
Seeing Harry's worried stare Lilith sighed wondering if she should just tell Harry the nature of her illness knowing Harry he wouldn't stop his not so secret researching until he knew and he did look pretty worried. Typical Harry face white and pale worrying about someone else, as Daphne would say as hopeless case. Lilith cared about him like a second brother they worked well together and she felt like she was right where she belonged when she was with him. Several minutes later they were sitting at the kitchen table drinking hot coco and unwinding. That's when Lilith came to the decision that Harry needed to know,
"Harry I want to tell you about my illness"
Harry nodded, "Are you sure I'm sure there's a good reason you're not telling me"
Lilith raised her eyebrows, "If I have such a good reason then why are you researching it?"
"How did you know?"
Still smirking Lilith responded, "You're a terrible liar Harry as for why I didn't tell you before well I didn't want your pity"
Harry nodded, "I understand so the question is why are you telling me now?"
Lilith took a deep breath, "I have a feeling that you'll figure it out eventually and I want to be the one who tells you. Years ago when my originally family entered the magical world they were fascinated with all magic related to life, death, and what lay beyond that. To gain powers over these kind of magic you have to give up something relating to life in return my ancestors tied it to the magic of our family line which means any magic people we merry into won't have to pay the price. Our price is every three or four generations someone will be born who will unlike other wizards who can typically live up to one hundred and twenty they will only live around forty years luckily we still age normally and but the other part of the price is that we will constantly sick throughout our life."
Harry just still for a moment as his mind made since of what he just heard, "I think your one of the strongest people I know Lilith you could have decided life wasn't worth living instead you live each day doing the best you can"
Lilith smiled at the compliment sipping the last of her hot coco, "Thank you Harry now let's go to the library so we can learn something new"
