An: I own nothing; this is a Van Helsing/Harry Potter with some x-men twist to it. It was inspired by the one shot Echoes by ToTheBeatofMyOwnDrummer. Also child abuse mentioned. Also I apologize if I offend anyone with the religious aspect of the story.

Harry Van Helsing

Harry waved at Akihiro before he got off the plane. He quickly got a trolley for all the luggage, and headed for the luggage claim area. When he finally caught up to his relatives, Vernon cuffed him on the back of his head for taking so long. Once through customs they quickly got a cab to the hotel that that they would be staying at.

The Alessandro III, loomed over them. His relatives, made their way into the B&B without a second glance to see if he needed any help with the luggage. It took Harry five minutes and the help of the cab driver to get all of the luggage into the lobby. His aunt and uncle were glaring at him when he was finally done.

"About time boy." Vernon hissed at him. The bell hop got all of the luggage, he would not let Harry carry any of the bags to the rooms. His uncle ignored the poor bell hop.

"Sir, if you need anything else please ring the front desk." the bell hop said as he turned to leave. Harry felt bad about his uncle not giving the guy a tip. Harry quickly dug into his pocket and found the Sovereign he had found before they came on the trip. Harry had been saving it to try and run when they got home, in case he didn't get away here. He just could not let the man go with nothing, it was just not right.

"I am sorry it's not a whole lot but, thank you for helping me with the luggage." Harry said quietly to the bell hop, pressing the Sovereign into his hand. The man looked at the coin, then at Harry and smiled at him.

"Grazie, occhi Verdi. Tu mi danno speranza per il futuro." the man ruffled Harry's already unruly hair before he left. Harry sat looking at the door for a few moments wondering what the man has said to him. He shrugged and started to get unpack what little he would use in the next day or so.

Dudley of course would not let Harry get any rest. He demanded that Harry be made to sleep on the floor for his amusement. Vernon was quick to agree, and gave Harry the thinnest blanket he could find.

"Now that we have the sleep arranged to be everyone's liking. Our itinerary for tomorrow. Darling, you and Dudders will go shopping for dinner attire, I have a meeting/orientation, you freak will stay in this room the whole trip. Do you understand?" Vernon said and glared at Harry, who looked at his shoes and nodded.

"Good time for us to go eat dinner." Vernon said happily as he ushered Petunia and Dudley out the door. Harry sighed, before preparing himself for a long cold and hungry night.

Akihiro and his brother caught a cab to their favorite Italian restaurant. It was a tradition that the brothers would go to this restaurant when they first returned home, even before confession or checking in with the Knights of the Holy Order. Il Ciociaro was one of the better Italian restaurants around the Holy See.

Once inside they began to relax and take their time ordering. They finally decided on some white wine and cannelloni with white sauce.

"Do you think the boy will go to the chapel?" Akihiro asked his brother as they ate. He sipped his wine as he waited for his brother to answer.

"If he wants out bad enough he will show up within a day or so." his brother smiled. "Perhaps we will see a miracle that day." Akihiro frown as he ate wondering why his brother was acting so strange.

"Don't worry little brother; the boy will be fine for the night. I promise you." his brother paused. "You know I am really tired. Let's skip confession for tonight, and just check in? I know we do not normally do this but I am really tired."

Akihiro cocked his head and took a long look at his brother. He was looking tired and worried about something.

"Ok. Sounds good." the rest of the meal passed in comfortable but weary silence.

Harry's relatives went out to get dinner, while he had nothing. He was fine with that, it gave him time to find and plot how to get to the Basilica. He knew the perfect time to get out was when they all left the next day to go shopping. His one big fear was that he would get caught, and then Vernon would beat him senseless again. He did not think that he would survive another beating so soon.

What if, everything Akihiro told him was not true? What if they did not grant him sanctuary with the church? But, what choice did he really have. If he stayed he would most likely end up dead due to one of his uncle's rages, or run here and now, even if the church did not give him sanctuary, he could still get free. Harry was determined to live; he would not let them drag him back to his relatives. His resolve set, Harry prepared for bed.

The Brothers head to the chapel early, to catch mass, and go to confession. Fortunately they had checked in with the Knights of the Holy Order, were Akihiro found out that they were still on a mission.

"Brother, is Harry the mission?" Akihiro asked quietly, as he studied his brother's face.

"Yes." He said with a chuckle. "The mission will be over soon."

"Was the mission just to get him to the church?" His brother just smiled at him, before returning to his prayers. Akihiro huffed before shaking his head and returned to his prayers as well.

Harry awoke to being kicked in the legs by Dudley. He quickly put on his glasses and jumped to his feet to get out of the way of the next kick. Dudley smirked as he towered over Harry.

"Dad said that we are going to breakfast. You get to stay here; mum will bring you something if she remembers." Dudley said gleefully. Harry sighed and nodded, he knew if he said anything else he would get beat again.

Five minutes later Harry was alone in the hotel room. Making the most of his time, rather than think about how hungry he was, he showered and changed into clothes for the day. Not his good ones, as those would tip off his relative as to what he was going to do, but at the same time something he could run in.

It was another half hour before they returned from stuffing themselves. Not that Harry was surprised but his aunt forgot to bring him anything. Vernon had his briefcase in hand and was waiting by the door.

"Alright freak do not mess up this room. You know what will happen if you do." Vernon said with an evil smile. Harry gulped and nodded. Petunia and Dudley quickly got what they would need for their shopping trip. Dudley sneered at Harry on his way out the door, which he closed with a slam. The sound echoed hollowly throughout the rooms, making it sounded like an old tomb to Harry and that thought made his blood run cold. He quickly grabbed his small bag with all of his worldly possession, took a deep breath and left the room.

He scanned the hall for anyone coming, and listened hard for the sound of his relatives. He decided that taking the stairs would be best so he did not run into anyone that might stop him. Once he reached the bottom floor, he gently opened the stairwell door and looking all around to make sure they were gone.

Harry found that he had a bit of luck, the bell hop from the day before, was standing at the front desk. Just as Harry was creeping out, the Bell hop turned, and spotted Harry. He smiled and stepped toward Harry.

"Good morning, occhi verdi. I did not see you come down for breakfast. You are going out this morning?" Harry nodded shyly.

"Oh and where did you plan on going today? By the way my name is Angelo Conti."

"I need to go to Saint Peter's Basilica. Can you tell me how to get there?"

"Si, I know how to get there very well. I am paying my way through college and hope to go to seminary."

"Oh, could you give me directions; a friend said I should see it." Harry smiled at Angelo.

Angelo smiled brightly and said "Si, occhi verdi, I will take you there myself. You wait right here I get off in a few minutes, ok?" Harry nodded happily.

"Thank you."

Angelo ruffled his hair before going back to finish up his shift.

Akihiro and his brother were still in the chapel, when ten o'clock rolled around. His brother was getting more and more agitated, he paced like a caged wolf.

"Brother what is the matter?"

"Nothing." he snapped at Akihiro, who glared right back at him.

"Then quit pacing you are making me nervous." Akihiro growled at him.

"Gentlemen, please this is a house of God." A young strawberry blond priest scolded the pair. Akihiro smile at the young priest.

"Yes, Father Carl I know. Tell that to my brother. Look at him, any idea why his is so nervous?"

"Yes, I do actually." Father Carl sighed.

"You must trust in God." he said as he looked at the two warriors before him.

"I understand that Father, but it does not make the wait any easier." The older Van Helsing said, beginning his pacing again.

Akihiro, sighed and watched the front doors the chapel, hoping that little Harry would show up.

An: So hope you like. R&R, guys I see you reading any feedback would be good. Please ^,,^. and 10 points to anyone that guesses who Akihiro is. (don't use the last name just the first name to find him.) and still no one has guessed who he is.

Grazie, occhi verdi. Tu mi danno speranza per il futuro=Thank you green eyes. You give me hope for the future. I used Google translate, so it if looks funny I am sorry.