Harry Potter and the Ancient War of the Arvanian.

Chapter 5.

Draco quickly and silently packs his bags. He is finally free to leave this horrible place called Malfoy Manor with his sister, Cecilia.

Although I have to admit…thought Draco. I wish we left sooner…

Then truth is, Draco could have left along time ago because it turn out that he has a grandfather on his father's side. But Harry asked Draco to bear it awhile longer and waited until they know the deal with his sister.

Since the moment he went to Hogwarts, Draco hasn't seen his sister at all. Every time he went back at Malfoy Manor, his sister was never around… saying something like spending the summer here and there, on vacation with friends, and all that. After second year, Draco guess that he was lied to about his sister whereabouts. Draco suspected that something was not right and has taken this matter up with Harry. So he and Harry dig up investigation. Thus it was decided that he should stay with his parents until he knew more about what happen to his sister.

While doing this investigation, he found out that he has a grandfather on his father's side, Lord Erasmus, general of Arvanian. Apparently, his father was not a Malfoy. The last Malfoy was his father's mother. His grandfather was traveling at the time, and came here to England. When he met his grandmother, Cassandra, they fell passionately in love. But because of her upbringing, their union was impossible as she believes that he was not a pureblood. When Cassandra found out that he was not a wizard all together, she betrayed him, showing him her through colours, she left him. She was pregnant with his father then.

Lord Erasmus didn't know he fathered a child until the five years later. At first, he watched his son from afar. But after a while, he had his chance in meeting him. They had a perfect father and son relationship in secret without the Cassandra knowing for 10 years or so before something happened. It was out of the blue when his father said he want nothing to do with him, and to make matter worst, he had brought with him his mother along with some of her goons to kill Lord Erasmus. He escaped of course, but was deeply scarred by the betrayal of his son.

Once he finished packing, he straightened himself up and looked around his room. Draco groaned and closed his eyes a moment. His father insisted that his room be decorated in green and silver. Slytherin colours. Honest to Merlin! He prefered any other colours except those two. Not that he have anything against green and silver but to put up with it even during school year, makes his head spin.

Draco went to his drawer and retrieved a picture of him and Cecilia. Cecilia can be considered tiny for an eight year old with blond hair and bright blue eyes. She was always full of energy and laughter that could brighten his day. But lately when he is around his sister, she was acting very strange. For one thing, she became quieter and started to distance herself from him. It didn't take him long to figure out that she's been abused and have been under Imperior Curse.

"Damn you, Lucius" cursed Draco. Thinking of his father makes Draco feel like killing someone.

Putting the picture in his pocket, Draco shrunk all his belongings and put them in the pocket along with the picture. With his body seal behind invisibility cloak, he went swiftly out the room.

Entering his sister bedroom, he make sure that no one saw him come in and lock the doors. Once it is done, he looked around the room for his sister.

It was empty!

Draco was beginning to feel uneasy when his sister is not in the room. It was nearly midnight, so his sister has usually gone to bed at this hour.

His sister room was kinda cold as if no one has been occupied it for years. Even though her things is still around, Draco is certain that they were not used or touch for a long time. After searching for nearly an hour for a hidden room or passages or any sign of his sister, Draco finally give up and conclude that his sister might be kept somewhere else. So he searched the whole Manor but the result was the same. He still couldn't find her. So Draco decided to leave and consult this matter with Harry.

While he was leaving, Draco promise to himself that he will come back to find her with a little backup!

In Valeria, The capital city of Arvanian, Lord Elrond is reading at the gazebo while waiting for his childrens to return. Yesterday, during breakfast, his childrens receive a letter from his nephew Ellerosse or Harry requesting(more like commanding) that they all meet him at a secret place that he describe in the letter. His children departed soon after breakfast and should be back by this evening.

Lord Elrond stopped his reading a moment and chuckle. He has no doubt that Ellerosse is keeping them all for a very long council.

"Father!"

Lord Elrond tilted his head up and look in front of him. His second son, Ethir, is the exact replica of his brother, silver blond hair, fair skin, well define cheek bones and all that. Only a few can tell them apart. The only way to tell them apart is by the scar that he obtained in one of his battles. It was located at his left hip. The injury was so serious at the time… they were not sure if he can still used his kidney because the cut was so deep. But he survived and he is staring back at him with an amused expression.

"I see you have return Ethir." Said Lord Elrond while shutting his book and put it at the side table.

Ethir only nodded. Then he take a seat beside Lord Elrond, he said "Where are Ethan and Earwen? I've been looking for them just now but they seem to have disappeared. Valar! This place is very quiet when they are not around."

"That's because they are not around. They receive a letter from Ellerosse requesting to meet him. They should be back later today."

"Are you certain he didn't give out orders father? Ellerosse can be very demanding when he wants to be."

"True." Then Lord Elrond turn serious and said "What news from our allies?"

"I receive an interesting information Father. But I'm afraid we have to wait for Ellerosse. This information he would want to hear."

Lord Elrond sighs. "What's so important that you can't tell me first?"

"Not that Father. It's just I hate to repeat it. Best wait for him so I don't have to repeat it numerous times."

Before Lord Elrond could reply, he heard horses whimpering and the announcement of the return of Lord Eathan, Lady Earwen and Lord Ellerosse.

"Well now." Said Ethir. "I guess that save us the trouble of summoning him."

Both he and Lord Elrond went to greet them.

"Valar! It's good to be back."

Earwen just laugh at her cousin and lovers antics. Who wouldn't when he has the same look he first came here. The look of wonder mix with admiration with a little bit of childish twinkle in his eyes. It brought smiles to those who witness it.

"Yes it is." Said Earwen, as Ellerosse help her dismounting her horse. "And when was the last time you set foot here?"

(AN when Harry and Draco is at Arvanian or anywhere else not associating with the Wizarding World, I will address them by their… er… Elvin name.)

Ellerosse just shrugged. To be frank, he haven't been here for five years. Maybe more.

"I think around five years." Said Ellerosse. "I can't just sneak out while at the Dursleys. Once schooling with Hogwarts started, I'm sure that Dumbledore post guards around my house twenty four seven, which he did. I can't risk Dumbledore find out about my true self and where I've been."

"Guards?" asked Eathan. "Since the beginning? How do we know that he didn't have guards since the moment you're being place at the Dursleys?"

"Because We've check there's none." Said Lord Elrond as he and Ethir make their appearance known. They have arrived much earlier, only the group was too busy talking to notice.

"You checked?" said Ellerosse after he greeted his uncle and second cousin. One of his eyebrow rose slightly.

"Yes I did. When you accidentally defeated Voldermort, Dumbledore and his order was inactive until recently."

"What order?" asked Earwen. "You mean the Order of Phoenix?"

"Yes, created by Dumbledore to opposed Voldermort at the time." Said Ethir. "That's the same order that's constantly keeping an eye out for you Ellerosse."

"And I'm sure he will activate this order again." Earwen interrupted. "But can we discuss this matter inside and not here on the outside where there are possibilities to be overheard by unwanted ears."

"Your right." Said Ellerosse as he slapped his forehead. "My Goodness! Where has my brain gone today?"

"Obviously still stuck at the Dursley since you hesitated to leave so many times in the past because you love them so much." Said Earwen sarcastically. Then she started running to the castle, laughing, when Ellerosse started to chased her saying 'I didn't love them' and 'I didn't hesitated'.

Lord Elrond and his sons just snicker at their antics. They are not back here for more then ten minutes and they're already chasing one and another. Many wondered after all they went through, why are they not married yet? They've done so many things for their people without expecting anything in return. Surely age is not the factor since they are both already of aged (mentally and spiritually of course), and according the priest and priestess of the Valar, the Gods have long granted their union even went so far as already making them Husband and Wife in the eternal life. So what's stopping them?

With all the question still spinning in his mind, he went inside the castle at a more graceful manner.

"What do you mean I have to gather four items?!" demanded Ellerosse.

They were all seated at the Meeting Hall. The Hall was huge with a long table smack right at the middle. The Hall is only used when there is an official meetings with Lords and Kings of other countries. Decorated around the halls was various Maps that Ellerosse had collected in his journeys as well as painting of ancient times, kings, legends and the sort.

The King will be seated at the head of course. But on the heads right side of the hall, there is a small space where the Ladies of the court gets to sit on the meeting and observe. Normally, A Queen will sit there and observe but since there was no Queen for a long time, the possible heiress to the throne will attend. In this case, it is Earwen. Since She and is the last female Royalty alive.

Right now, they are discussing things in the meeting hall even thou they usually do it in the study (if its not formal and official and only among the families) and since it's not official, they get to be seated anywhere they want around the table.

Ethir let out a heavy sigh. He knew Ellerosse will not like this information at all. In fact, he's positive that Ellerosse will be seething by the end of this meeting.

"Each item has it's own meaning and they provide extra power or energy one might say. It could definitely helped you defeated Dark Phoenix once and for all. I'm not sure yet it's meaning but from what I gather so far, whoever had the items with him will have great powers and eventually rule all Elven race here in Arvanian and all of the Eldar."

"Power" scoffed Ellerosse. "I couldn't care less for it. It means nothing to me".

"Nevertheless, it is something you will need. In fact you already obtain one of the item."

Ellerosse just raise his eyebrow at Ethir words.

When have I obtain one of the items?

"He has?" asked Earwen, puzzled. "What item? When?"

"The Eldarian Sword is one of them. Remember? Only the rightful king of the realm can wield it." said Eathan. "And since Ellerosse is the heir and by obtaining the sword, confirm that he is indeed king, it makes sense that he has to gather the other three."

Earwen was watching Ellerosse. Since her brother said the word King. Ellerosse has been stiff. Like afraid what he might hear.

Ellerosse in the mean time was having conflict with himself.

Great. Bloody fantastic. First I am revealed that I am one of the heir to the ancient Kings and now they calmly said that I am actually The King of this Realm! Well… I already know this but I guess knowing and being told that you actually are the King is two different matters. And if I get this fact correctly, the only way I can be acknowledge as King to the enemy is by having those items with me during battle. Are we sure it can give them a scare?

"Are you saying that I am indeed your king? That my father was a king and that I am the direct descendant to the ancient kings? By blood and by right" Ellerosse emphasize the word direct descendant.

"of course. I hinted to you about this many times Ellerosse. I thought you knew by now since you are so considerate for your people rather then yourself." said Eathan.

"But not to this extend." said Earwen. "We both know we are the heirs but we didn't know that Ellerosse is the King. We thought it might be someone else."

"You both have fooled us all then."

"Pardon?" said Ellerosse and Earwen in union. What did he mean fooled?

"Since Lady Rowena's death, you hardly ever laugh anymore. You indulge yourself in your study… Healing, War Tactics, you let us all go mad with worry because it's unhealthy for a child. You study and training hard as if it's like being a king is a burden that you have to carry…"

"And I would not have it another way." Ellerosse eyes flashes dangerously. His tone was soft but cold as iced. "I know what being a King means. And I also know the gift and the curse that comes with it. And I accept it. Accept my destiny as King of this realm. But to actually being told that I am by blood and right is another matter all together."

"How come?" asked Ethir. If Ellerosse already knew then why he acted surprise just now?

"I guess always knew means that it leave room for hope that someone else will carry this burden. Being told throws that hope out the window."

Then Ellerosse smile a painful smile while holding tight to Earwen's hand.

"I've been fooling myself it seems. Since Aunt Rowena's death, I have and felt the curse. I and Earwen have always carried the burden…"

"You mean you already become The King and Queen at the aged of five!!" asked Ethir shocked. "Why didn't you say anything?" shouted Ethir as he jumped from his chair and the chair flew backwards.

"What is there to say? Do you honestly think that I hardly smile because I was grieving? I've stopped grieving a long time ago. I and Earwen hardly ever smile because all this time I have felt my people's pain and suffering. They're afraid that I will never want to claim my throne!"

Lord Elrond just watched they bicker back and forth. All this time he was worried for his nephew and his daughter. Now he knew why they didn't smile. It shouldn't be surprising since they are the descendant but he blames himself for not realizing it sooner.

"There is nothing we can do about it now. Since you have already becoming a king, it is vital that you collected the other three." Said Lord Elrond.

Ellerosse sigh. Thanks the Valar that the topic about his lineage was over. He always hated to talk about that unpleasant topic.

"What's the another three item and where can I find them." Asked Ellerosse.

"The other two have already been obtained, I think.." said Ethir. " They are a ring, a necklace and an arm band. The necklace is the only thing left to find. Your father is the one that found the ring and the arm band and you're not going to like where he store them."

"Just tell me Ethir. It can't be that bad?"

"I wouldn't put a wager on that" muttered Ethir silently as he slump back to his chair.

"Just tell us brother" said Eathan, who got up from his chair and stand behind Ethir, putting his hand on Ethir shoulder to give support. "You know how Ellerosse is when it comes to the affairs of his people."

Ethir risk a glance at Ellerosse and shudder when he saw that Ellerosse was looking at him with a piercing expression that clearly said 'get on with it'. He felt Eathan squeeze his shoulder gently.

" Your father keep it save at the Gringots Bank."

Even those at the borders of Alvanian, could hear Ellerosse's scream of disbelief.

"WHAT?!!"

AN Oh gosh... Took me so long to post this chapter... Sorry for the long wait guys... But i was having an important exam from my college (Sigh) I have finished this chapter weeks ago.. But i was cought up with studying... Please don't be mad at me...

That aside... So what do you think of this chapter? i know its short... but i'll TRY to create a longer chapter next. No promises though.

Read and Review... Lots of it.

Elvina.