Notice: I do not own Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Harry Potter or Angel. I am just borrowing the characters and plots for entertainment purposes.
Author's note: I am so sorry that I haven't updated for such a long time. But I have been very busy with things and I hit a bit of a writer's block along the way. I've gotten some new ideas along, so you'll have to be patient with me. In another chapter or two, you are going to see the Golden Trio battle Voldemort and his best Death Eaters one on one. You might want to look out for that.
Eternia:
Harry Potter and the Immortal's Knight:
Chapter 7: Broken Law:
Buffy was pacing about the room. She was worried. Her brother and his friends are late.
"Mom, calm down. They'll be here. They probably got held up with something," Conner tried to calm his stepmother.
"It's been an hour, Conner," Buffy argued, "They don't get this late without a reason."
Just then the door opened to reveal the tall form of Ron Weasley. He was carrying shopping bags in both hands.
"Hey everyone," he greeted cheerfully, "Sorry we're late. We got held up." He gestured towards the shopping bags in both hands.
"I'm so sorry, you guys! We lost track of time while we were shopping," Hermione Granger explained as she entered the room followed by Harry Potter.
Everyone in the room stood up and greeted them. Buffy and Dawn immediately went up to their brother and hugged him, "Harry."
"Hey," Harry returned as he let go of the hug. "Alright, let's get to the point of our business. We can get to the pleasantries afterwards."
"It's not like you to be late," Dawn remarked. "We were worried something had happened."
"Apart from Hermione's shopping," Ron started, "We were hounded by the press again."
Willow shook her head and asked, "What news do you three have for us?"
Harry, Ron, and Hermione exchanged glances with each other and stated, "Voldemort has been allying himself with the demonic underground."
"When did you get this news?" Xander asked startled by the revelation along with his friends.
"We started hearing rumors months ago, but we haven't gotten much concrete proofs until last month," Harry informed.
"Our contacts have been working hard ever since to find more solid info," Ron continued.
"How did you learn about this? We have contacts all over the world, the various countries, sects, societies, and organizations, and we haven't heard about anything like this," Gunn asked the trio.
Harry straightened himself and buried his face in his hands saying, "It was a matter of luck."
Hermione exchanged glances with Ron and turned her attention to Gunn, "One of our agents has a high alpha werewolf for an acquaintance. Lucky for us, the death eater that tried to recruit him knows very little of his background, or nothing at all. Otherwise, we would never have learned this information."
"Is there any way we can make contact with his pack?" Willow asked.
The trio shook their heads.
"He is a solus werewolf – a loner," Harry answered.
Buffy lets out a huge sigh. This news means big trouble. Voldemort and demons are bad enough on their own, but together? That's new. Nothing good can come from this. This is part of the reason she and her siblings try to work together on an unofficial basis. They have tried so hard not to let the wars each is fighting submerge with each other.
There are many different societies in the world. The mortal world is the "neutral" ground, so to speak. It is the society that spans most of the world. Then there are the various secret and hidden societies. The mutant society is a society that is partially linked with the mortal world and partially linked with the others. The demonic underground is the society that demons, demon hunters, and other such peoples live in. The metahuman society, while like the mutant community is partially known to the normal public, is mostly hidden through various masks and personas. The wizarding world is where most magic users and magical creatures live in, and like its name, is mostly ruled by wizards and witches.
Many of the hidden societies are aware of the others existence, but it is an unsaid agreement that each society will keep to their own. This means that whatever problem or plague that is currently causing havoc in one society is going to be contained as much as possible in that one society by the leaders of that community. This unsaid agreement is commonly known by the societies as the "Law of Containment." Take for example the Justice League and the X-Men. The Justice League is currently the ruling body of the metahuman society. The X-Men is one of the most prominent leading groups of the mutant community. Both groups have their own villains such as Magneto, Lex Luthor, Braniac, and Apocalypse. If you follow the logic of the common man, the Justice League and the X-Men would have a much easier time dealing with their respective villains if both groups would unite and work together.
It is very good logic and strategy; however, the Law of Containment, or The Law for short, is not just a law followed by the heroes and the good guys. That same law is also very much honored by the villains and would-be conquerors. Voldemort must know this. The Underground….
Oh God, the Underground!
Buffy's eyes gave away the sudden nervousness that she felt as she stated, "If Voldemort is trying to expand himself to the demonic underground, it means that The Law has been broken. The Underground will not tolerate the Truce to be broken…especially not now. Crown Prince Endymion has not taken the throne yet. Neither has Crown Princess Serenity of the Moon. The High Prince Dragon, because of Supreme Lord Zordon's death, is the regent of Earth. He will not tolerate it. He is not nearly as patient as his father. If he gets word of this…"
"He may already know," Ron interrupted startling Buffy and her friends.
"How can he know?" Conner nearly demanded.
"Common sense, Conner," Angel told his son.
Everyone in the room turned their attentions to the former Scourge of Europe. Each wanting to know what he meant by those words.
Angel continued, "The Underground, as you all know, has many sects, and each sect has its own group of leaders. The Circle of Sages rules the part of the Underground that deals with information. They have spies and informants EVERYWHERE. I would be even more surprised if Prince Dragon doesn't already know."
Xander looked curiously at his old comrade, "What do you mean deadboy? I understand the part about the Circle of Sages, but why would them knowing have anything to do with the High Prince possibly knowing?"
Spike answered that question with another question, "The leaders of the Underground's various sects do not answer to each other. They answer to only one being…"
"…the Crown of Earth," Hermione finally broke her silence.
"Or the regent," Buffy added.
An uncomfortable silence covered the room as everyone pondered on this disturbing news. Each person in the room has connections to the Underground. They all have very powerful ties with the leaders of the Underground. Angel himself, actually, is an Underground lord himself. He is a prominent member of the Circle of the Fang, the "police force" and one of the oldest sects in the Underground. Buffy, being the greatest slayer to ever live and easily one of the leading figures in the demonic underground has been considered for lordship by a fair number of the Underground sects. The Golden Trio would have been asked for seats in either the Circle of Sages or the Order of the Magi; however, due to their ages, lack of resources and influence required for a Sage or a Magus, they would have to wait their time.
They all know where their loyalties lie.
They have all heard of the Dragon's infamous temper.
And they all especially know of the precarious situation they are currently in.
If the situation with Voldemort isn't dealt with quickly, then the Dragon's infamous temper would most likely be directed towards them.
That is one battle they would rather not face.
"Werewolves are part of both the wizarding world and the demonic underground, so the Underground will overlook that. The same goes for vampires and zombies, so it can't be them. Which demons is he trying to bring into his circle of influence?" Willow asked breaking the silence.
"Carpathians, Ardaxans, you get the picture. He's not really being picky about what race works for him," Harry explained, "But have you heard of the name Kol'fran?"
Angel recognizing the name instantly answered, "I have. He is a master vampire of Sumerian origin. An elder vampire, to be exact."
"What do you know about him?" Gunn asked.
"He was a former Fanglord until Lord Drake caught him abusing his power. The big guy let Kol'fran stay with The Underground, though, because he was still useful," Angel said.
"Is he still a member of The Underground?" Hermione asked.
"Not anymore," Angel answered.
"What happened?" Dawn asked.
"Lord Drake ordered him to be taken out of The Underground completely about 150 years ago after he finally got sick of that traitor. He wanted Kol'fran to be left alive, though. He thought it was a much more fitting punishment for Kol'fran to live and know how much of a hasbeen he has become. Lord Drake said it would serve as a better example. The other Underground sects black listed him permanently soon after," Angel informed.
"Who took him out, Dad?" Conner asked his father.
"I did," was Angel's quick answer.
"Can we get back to the big picture here? Prince Dragon – what are we going to do?" Xander wanted to know.
"Angel, the Circle of the Fang will know about this soon, if not already," Buffy said to her lover. "Can you make sure they don't do anything unless absolutely necessary?"
Willow looked up at this, "You know, if The Fangs choose to let us handle this, at least for now, the other Underground sects will most likely follow." She looked around the people around her saying, "The Fang is the oldest sect in The Underground. If we can convince them that we can handle this-"
Hermione interrupted the Wiccan witch, "That will not solve our problem with Prince Dragon. He will want to see results, not hear excuses. He has no time or patience for that. And there lies our biggest problem."
Conner and Dawn looked confused as the trio, Buffy, Angel, Willow, Xander, and Gunn exchanged frustrated glances.
Seeing the looks of confusion on the faces of the son of the vampire with a soul and the Key, Gunn decided to grant them mercy explaining, "The best way to show the Dragon Prince that we can handle Voldemort is if we defeat him and his followers in battle."
"Not just any battle," Buffy spoke up looking at her youngest sister and her stepson. "We need to defeat Voldemort in a major battle."
"I still don't see what's so wrong about that. We can beat Voldemort even with his new demonic allies," Dawn argued.
"I agree," Conner, like Dawn, still can't see the whole picture. "We have more allies. We have more resources. We have more men and women – skilled and experience men and women – working with us. We have the advantage."
"Conner, Dawn," Angel called their attention, "Voldemort's ultimate target is Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the Ministry of Magic of Great Britain. With Harry and Albus Dumbledore at Hogwarts…"
"The major battle we are both hoping and not hoping to happen," Xander started, "will most likely be fought at Hogwarts."
"Hogwarts is just a school. Why does he want it so badly? There must be other reasons other than you, Harry, and Dumbledore," Dawn gestured to her brother.
Finally breaking his long silence, Harry said, "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is not just a school. It is a symbol. It is a castle…a fortress! It is where the brave Godric Gryffindor, the wise Rowena Ravenclaw, the ever loyal Helga Hufflepuff, and the cunning Salazar Slytherin stood their ground and built the first and greatest center of magical learning in the world.
"The gods themselves were said to have come to her embrace at some of her early years and blessed her walls and her grounds. They have defended her and honored her in all of her 1,000 years of existence.
"Over 1,000 years of histories and crafts and secrets and heritage are hidden within her walls. Some of the greatest witches and wizards of both good and evil have walked and lived within her embrace.
"It has been over 1,000 years since she was founded and she has never fallen. Countless numbers of dark lords and similar figures have tried to take her for their own, and still she stands today as she stood a millennium ago.
"It is because of this that the magical world sees Hogwarts as a beacon of hope whatever or wherever or whomever the darkness and evil may be.
"If Voldemort ever manages to take Hogwarts," Harry paused hesitating to finish, "then he has won half the war. It would mean that he has beaten Hogwarts." His voice finished with a whisper, but everyone in the room heard his words.
There was a long, uncomfortable silence that surrounded the room after Harry's words. The Boy-Who-Lived was right when he said the only way to prove to High Prince Dragon that the Scoobies, the AI gang, the Golden Trio, and the Order of the Phoenix can handle Voldemort was a big battle. The problem is the location that big battle is going to take place – Hogwarts.
Hogwarts is a fortified castle, but it is still a school filled with children.
Oh well…
There is nothing that could be done about it. All they could really do is prepare for the worst and hope for the best. The last question that needs to be asked is:
"How much time do you think the Dragon Prince will give us?" Harry asked the question everyone avoided.
Buffy, having the closest contact with the Power Rangers, answered, "We have about a year if we get lucky. If not, then we have less than that…much less."
"We need to move out very soon. Have the goblins accepted your proposal?" Angel asked.
"The goblins said they will fight with us when they are called. We still need to talk to Draco Malfoy, though. He will help us, but we need to finalize the details about an alliance between the House of Potter and the House of Malfoy," said Harry.
"When are you going to meet him?" Dawn asked.
"After Sirius's will reading. Speaking of will reading, we need to go Harry. The reading is in 15 minutes," said Hermione.
Harry looked at his sisters. He wanted them to be there. He was their godfather too.
"Harry, you need to go. Elizabeth and Dawn Potter need to stay dead for now. You know that we are here, and that is all that matters," said Buffy.
Harry did not say anything. He walked up to his sisters and hugged them. He left the room with Ron and Hermione trailing behind him.
What do you think of this new chapter? In the next chapter, you get to see Sirius Black's will. The Golden Trio and Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle will be meeting with him soon after. After that, the trio will have a one on one battle with Voldemort and his Death Eaters in Diagon Alley. Remember to send me your reviews.
