"Half Blood Harry Potter"
By Loki Palmer
Author's Note: Harry Potter and all related characters belong to J.K. Rowling. Percy Jackson and all related demigods (with the exception of Loki) belong to Rick Riordan.
Now for some review answers:
Venquine1990: As much as I admire the Marvel Universe, the Loki in this is based off of Yours Truly.
WhiteElfElder: Yes, Ares is a bullying prick who probably wasn't spanked enough as a kid. As for Loki underestimating Harry and Hermione, well, he ain't nothing to sneeze at either. As for the downfall you mention, well, you say that like he's a bad guy (even though he's not.)
Chapter 8
Loki blocked off the portion of the arena where Percy and Ares were fighting. "This is so that Ares doesn't interfere with our fight."
"I understand your logic, Loki," said Harry as he put on his armor.
"So do I," said Hermione. "Are you sure you are not underestimating us?"
"On the contrary, Hermione … are you sure you are not underestimating me? I have faith that you can beat me, but I'm not going to make it easy for you."
Having said that, he cloaked their portion of the arena in a thick darkness, yet it was more than darkness – there was a strong aura of terror within it.
"Welcome, Harry and Hermione … to my Nightmare! So, tell me, how do you fight an enemy you cannot see?"
"Stand aside, you silly girl ..."
"No!"
"Very well. Avada Kedavra!"
"Miss Granger, are you incapable of restraining yourself, or do you take pride in being an insufferable know-it-all?"
"That jumped-up Mudblood is going to pay for this – mark my words!"
"My parents were so proud, the day she got her letter. We have a witch in the family! I was the only one to see her for what she was – a freak!"
"She's a nightmare, honestly! It's Levi-O-sa, not Leviosar! It's a wonder she hasn't got any friends ..."
"One more sound, and you'll wish you'd never been born, boy ..."
"Do I detect a flicker of fear? The Dementor's Kiss is said to be unbearable to watch, but I'll do my best ..."
"My children do not harm Hagrid on my command, but I cannot deny them fresh meat when it walks so willingly into our midst. Goodbye, friends of Hagrid ..."
"There is no good nor evil … there is only power, and those too pathetic to seek it ..."
"There's no such thing as magic!"
"Do you remember when I told you that the Polyjuice Potion was for human transformations? It was cat hair I plucked off of Millicent Bulstrode's robes ..."
"You're never getting out of here, boy … and you're never seeing those freaky friends of yours again … NEVER!"
"The last time the Chamber of Secrets was opened, a Mudblood died. This time … as for me … I hope it's Granger ..."
All of these statements echoed through the darkness as Harry and Hermione tried to find their opponent.
"Why don't you come out and face us, Loki – instead of hiding in the shadows like a coward?"
There was a growl. "Coward, am I? Neither of you may be able to see me, but I can see the both of you!"
WHAM! A warhammer flew out of the darkness, knocking them onto their backs.
"Get back up and try again."
Hermione looked at Harry, and he nodded as he understood her unspoken message: We have to stay quiet.
"Hermione … I'm sorry … but I am taking you out of that school and far away from that boy!"
"DADDY, NO!"
"I'm sorry, Princess, but I have made up my mind!"
"This is what you get for being the freak that you are!"
"Uncle Vernon, I'm sorry!"
"Your sorry won't fix this, boy!"
There were the sounds of a belt striking flesh mixed with Harry's screams of pain …
"Mr. Potter … I am sad to give you this news … but the Monster ..."
"What is it, Professor McGonagall?"
"The Monster … has killed … Miss Granger!"
"Harry, mate … Sirius Black got the Dementor's Kiss ..."
"No, Ron. Say it isn't so! He's innocent! You know it!"
"Of course I know it, but let's face facts: who would believe us? They think we're just kids ..."
As horrified as Harry and Hermione were to hear these new statements, they realized that these were imagined fears of how their time could have been different.
Harry saw Loki coming right for him, but as he swung his sword through him, he disappeared. He looked at Hermione in confusion. "Illusion," Hermione mouthed to him.
"Great," he thought. "How are we supposed to tell the difference between Loki and one of these illusory doppelgangers?"
Hermione's eyes brightened, as if she had an idea. "Φως ηλιου," she whispered.
A burst of sunlight came out of her wand, clearing a path ahead of them through the darkness. At the end of said path, they saw Loki holding his head in his hands and no other doppelgangers beside him.
"AAAH! I'M BLIND! I'M BLIND!" He looked up at them and grinned. "Nah, my eyes are okay … though that was nice spell work, Hermione … broke my concentration there for a moment ..."
"That was the idea."
"Bravissima … shall we continue?"
The darkness was gone, but the battle was no less ferocious. Loki gave as many hard blows as he received. After a long while, it ended with all three on the ground.
"Shall we call it a draw?"
"I don't think so, Loki. We came for that Pearl, and we are going to get it!"
"Fair enough. You want to wrestle for it, Harry? I'm sure Hermione doesn't want to engage in a wrestling match, even though it could be a lot of fun for me … giggity, giggity ..."
Hermione had heard enough, and decked him square in the face.
"– YEEOW! SON OF A –"
With the distraction, Harry had pinned Loki on the ground in a few seconds, as Hermione slapped the ground in a countdown.
"THREE! TWO! ONE!"
DING DING DING DING!
"YEAH, HARRY!" said Grover.
"WAY TO DECK HIM IN THE FACE, HERMIONE!" said Annabeth.
"Nice wrestling moves, Harry," said Percy, who had come out of his match victorious.
Ares was roaring with laughter. "I can't wait to report this back to Olympus!"
"No hard feelings, Lord Ares?"
"Feeling mighty sore, Percy, but it ain't nothing some nectar and ambrosia won't fix. You and Harry are excellent fighters. You okay there, Loki?"
"I'll be okay, as soon as this Son of the Thunderer lets me up!"
Harry helped him up. "Need some help with the nose?"
"Here, Loki, allow Me," said Ares. CRACK!
"YEEOW!"
"I'm setting your nose back in place … unless you want it to stay like that. It may add some character to your face."
Loki bit back any retort he may have had for Ares; he didn't want to get on His bad side.
"A sip of nectar … there we go, good as new." With that, Ares left the arena.
"So, Loki … you have the Pearl for us, right?"
"Of course I do … but now, I'm offering more than just the Pearl … I'm offering my alliance and friendship with you … all of you … why don't you guys sit down while I sing of all the possibilities we could do together?"
With that, the music started [tune: "Friend Like Me" from Disney's "Aladdin"]:
"Well, Herakles, he had his muscles strong,
And Theseus, he had his princess fair;
With Loki on your side, well, you can't go wrong,
We shall catch all your foes unaware!
You have mad Loki to support you now;
Son of the Underworld to light your flames!
You have the might, the power, to make men cower,
For my services, just call my name!
And I'll say …
Lord Harry Potter, Suh, what shall I do for thee?
Hand me your Foe List, I will give them Hell:
You ain't never had one like Loki!
Ha, ha, ha!
Vendettà is a dish that's best served cold,
A free delivery!
When our Dads fathered us, They broke the mold,
You ain't never had one like Loki!
Yes, Suh!
Well, I'm a Prince of Terror,
You, Son of Zeus, were born to reign!
With Percy at your side, and me to guide,
Let's not forget Hermione's brilliant brain …
If you spend enough time
Around me, you will see,
I'm in the biz to help you kids,
You ain't never had one like Loki!"
While muted trumpets wailed an interlude, Loki broke into a jig.
"Can Lord Zeus do this?"
He covered the arena in a brief flash of darkness.
"Can Poseidon do that?"
He turned invisible for a brief moment.
"Who else can pull this –"
He lifted his warhammer.
"– Out of the Sorting Hat?
Well, not really, but BOO!"
Two of Loki's doppelgangers, in the disguise of Hermione and Annabeth, came up to Harry and Percy.
"Sweet giggity!
Ha, ha!
Well, who else knows all the Magic
TO GO MAD!
And drive insane all of your enemies?
Say, don't just sit like it's all a surprise!
This alliance will help all us three!
You have a bona fide friend for life!
This will last through all eternity!
I'll go a thousand miles to have your back,
With me around, you will not be the same!
You have a foe that's a big pain in your crack,
Well, all you have to do is call my name …
Lord Harry Potter, Suh, my friendship is for free!
Help you won't lack – 'cause I got your back!
You ain't never had one like, never had one like –
You ain't never had one like, never had one like –
You ain't never – had one – like – Loki!
Ha, ha, ha!
Ha, ha, ha!
You ain't never had one like Loki!"
Author's Note: Another hilarious chapter done. Enjoy!
Smiles and laughter,
Loki Palmer