Merlin Magic
Chapter 2
Harry blinked as the door opened spilling clear light into the chaotic atmosphere around him. He stepped forward excited at the thought of being out of this weird place. The being reached out grabbing onto Harry and shook his head a moment. Then stepped through the door before him making Harry glare angrily. Harry watched as the male form stopped just on the other side of the door way and bowed to a figure that had appeared in front of it.
"Greetings gatekeeper. I have a favor to request of you." His deep voice resonated. Harry tried to look around the figure in front of him but the figure seemed quite capable of preventing him from getting around him to look.
"Greetings lord Death, it has been a long time since you came personally, what is this favor you need help with?" Another male voice asked.. The voice was ancient and with a very very strange accent. The male figure that had brought Harry here grabbed Harry and pulled him in front of him with a slight smirk.
"This boy needs to learn your style of magic. It is why I have brought him here." Death stated as the cloaked figure looked the boy over. His expression was impossible to read as his face was hidden by a hood and Harry began to fidget nervously.
"You know the rules Death. He is from beyond the gates I can not teach a being from beyond the gates." The man stated. Harry sighed and shook his head a bit knowing that this was going to quickly become the same type of annoyance as when Dumbledore was making decisions for him.
"But he is a mortal same as you." Death stated as though confused about the words. The moment Death announced that Harry was a mortal the man took a second look at the boy then glanced up at death.
"Explain immediately or I send you both back through that gate." The Gatekeeper snapped obviously irritated now. The tall male that the cloaked human called Death seemed to sigh in impatience.
"Gatekeeper... Other worlds similar but different exist out in the ocean beyond the gate. This child is from one of those. One where something has disrupted Fate's and Destiny's plans. Thus he was brought here to fix at least part of that." He stated calmly.
"And how would bringing the child here help him?" The gatekeeper asked still glaring from beneath his hood. Harry sighed obviously irritated about what was going on around him and becoming very impatient.
"It is simple, there are two types of magic in the world he's from but only one known. He was supposed to learn of the other style but it did not happen, because of what screwed with Fate and Destiny. That style of magic he was to learn is the only style known here, as such this is the best place for him to learn it now." Death stated,.
"So he needs a master but first... I must confirm he is in fact a mortal." The Gatekeeper stated. Harry tilted his head at this and took a deep breath deciding for the first time to speak up.
"How would you confirm my being a mortal as you put it?" He asked quickly bringing the Gatekeepers attention to him. The Gatekeeper looked Harry over for the first time then smiled.
"What is your name first?" The gatekeeper asked as Harry looked defiantly at the man.
"Harry." Harry said simply not wanting to mention his last name cause of the fame from his home.
"Good. I will give you this lesson for free. Names have power, even mortal names can have power over you. Never give your full name to anyone unless absolutely necessary." The gatekeeper said calmly.
"Why would you not give your full name unless absolutely necessary?" Harry asked surprised meeting the Gatekeepers eyes from surprise. The gatekeeper smiled at kept his eyes locked on Harry's. Harry shivered at this but refused to turn away. Harry's eyes widened as he was pulled inwards and saw the Gatekeeper surrounded by a sandstorm. The sandstorm like a wall holding out a type of insanity he would never of imagined before. The sandstorm wall seemed to protect many things beyond it. A tower, people and something more that didn't have words. It was amazing to see but all so soon faded back to the normal world.
"So he is a mortal. One with an impressive mind. You are right about him needing training, though I can not train him as you would well know." The Gatekeeper stated and glanced at death.
"What of your Merlin would he not be a good choice?" Death asked then pulled back in surprise at the gatekeepers snort.
"No that would be a very bad choice. No I think I know who should train the boy. It will take a few to get in contract with him. Plus giving him another student shouldn't hurt to much." The gatekeeper said then started to walk away.