Hey, it's me! It's the next chapter! Review! And yes, the inspiration for Lord Tyranus and his descent into darkness came from Darth Vader! I do not own Star Wars, despite being a fan as well as a DBZ and HP fan! I also just realized: Although I based Bardock's fall from Darth Vader, the fight between Bardock Jr and Pan resembles the fight between Jania and Jacen Solo! I didn't even realize that! Weird, huh?
Chapter 16
Tyranus stood at the bridge of his ship, the Destroyer, and silently watched the Earth rotate while the bridge crew worked silently. It had taken some time for the time machine blueprints to be installed and it had been risk to transport such a large object, but it worked. Although the muggles were very primitive in space travel in this point of time, the ship had still been placed under anti-muggle charms.
"You can hide, Pan, but I'll find you, and then you will become one of us. Together, we will rule the universe." Tyranus thought with a smirk. Then…
"Bardock?" a female voice rang out. Startled, Tyranus looked around, but saw no one besides the bridge crew.
"Did you say something, commander?" Tyranus asked.
"No, my lord." The bridge commander shook her head.
"Odd." Tyranus thought as he blinked his eyes and turned to look back at Earth. Then, without thinking, his mind slipped.
"Push me again, mommy!" six year old Bardock giggled as he and Pan swung on a swing set. Ginny was standing behind them smiling.
"Okay you two, one more time." Ginny smiled as she pused the swing. Bardock laughed as he tried to swing higher than Pan. But then, he slipped, causing him to crash into a bush!
"My baby!" Ginny and Pan dashed to the bush and pulled Bardock out, whose legs were sticking out.
"Sniff!" Bardock's eyes watered as he tried to wipe them.
"Are you okay, sweetie?" Ginny asked.
"I hurt my elbow!" he sniffed.
"Okay." Ginny smiled and kissed it.
"Let's get some ice cream." She smiled.
"Yay!" Bardock and Pan cheered as they followed Ginny.
"My lord!" Tyranus was interrupted from his memory by the commander.
"What is it, Commander Jessie?" Tyranus asked.
Nervously, the commander cleared her throat.
"Emperor Cell demands that you make contact with the immediately." She stammered.
"Very well. Clear us from the magnetic interference." Tyranus turned and strode off the bridge.
"Yes, my lord." She bowed. Tyranus walked silently through the ship's corridors until turning and entering a room. Then, he knelt before a group of chairs. Then, two blue images appeared in 2 chairs. One was an insect-humanoid creature in a black cloak, and the other was a young woman with long black hair. If you could see in color, you would see that she had brown eyes with the slightest flicker of red in them.
"Report, Lord Tyranus." Cell ordered.
"Did you find your sister?" Morgana added.
"I did, but…" Tyranus trailed off.
"But what?" Cell asked.
"She has already made contact with both my father and Harry Potter. I encountered and fought my father, but he managed to escape, as well as my sister and Harry Potter." Tyranus answered.
"So you believe that they are traveling together, do you?" Morgana asked.
"Yes. But, Dumbledore can no longer help any of them. The Ministry of Magic has fallen as well." Tyranus said.
"Do not let these pathetic victories cloud your mind, Tyranus. Your sister still holds power over you. But, you'll be happy to hear that we nearly have completed the necessary requirements to install the time machine to the rest of the fleet. We also plan to bring the superweapon there." Tyranus looked up with surprise.
"Here? Are you sure that's the best option?" Tyranus asked.
"Yes. I will be joining you shortly, as well as the rest of the Dark Force." Morgana said.
"Excellent. Also, there is the matter of your father." Tyranus said.
"Thank you for reminding me. I also have an alternate mission for you." Tyranus looked at the hologram of her.
"What is it, my lady?" he asked.
"I am perhaps the only one who my father willingly told about his secret of immortality. This was foolish of him. One might say he trained me too well." Cell and Morgana chuckled.
"I believe that Harry Potter is hunting for these very same artifacts, so that he can destroy them. Once every single one is destroyed, my father will become mortal once more, which is why I told you to destroy Nagini before you killed him back in my time." Morgana sneered.
"What do you wish, my lady?" Tyranus asked.
"I will provide you with a list. You must be discreet, Lord Tyranus. Make these objects as available as possible to Harry Potter and his friends without my father becoming wise." Morgana ordered.
"Yes, my lady." Tyranus bowed.
"We must discuss your sister." Cell said.
"Yes, my lord. I still believe that she would be a very powerful ally if she joined us." Tyranus said.
"Do not let your personal feelings get in the way. If she will not turn, she must die. You must not hesitate, or she will destroy you." Cell ordered.
"I agree." Morgana nodded.
"Very well." Tyranus stood and turned to go.
"You are still haunted by memories of your mother." Tyranus froze. It wasn't a suggestion.
"Yes." Tyranus said as he faced the two holograms again.
"They are memories of a dead man!" Cell hissed.
"Yes, Tyranus. Your sister could use these memories against you. You must learn to forget her." Morgana ordered.
"She is correct. Never forget, your mother is dead by your hand, and your hand alone!" Cell hissed.
"Yes… my lord." Tyranus bowed as the two holograms vanished. Then, he snarled. He knew that he was nothing but a tool in both their eyes. If Pan did turn and join them, he would become… disposable.
Elsewhere…
Pan sighed as she watched Harry tap his fingers impatiently. It was the third day of Kreacher's absence. Ron and Hermione were off fooling around on the piano, while Harry continued to pace around. Meanwhile, Gohan was meditating.
"Once again, Harry, meditation allows your mind to be clear and focused." Gohan sighed.
CRASH! The sound of yelling and fighting shot from the kitchen, causing everyone to stop what they were doing.
"Stop struggling or I'll blast you!" a very familiar voice yelled.
"Yeah!" another said, making Gohan gape. He burst into the kitchen to see…
"Trunks and Goten!" Harry gaped.
Sure enough, the two half-saiyan chibis were holding on tight to Mundugus, as well as Kreacher and a very familiar house elf.
"Gohan!" Goten shot off of Mundungus and tackled gohan in a hug.
"Hey buddy." Gohan smiled.
"Expeliamus!" Hermione yelled, causing Mundugus's wand to fly cleanly in her hand. Then, Trunks kicked Mundugus in his… sensitive area, causing the thief to wimper and collapse into the groun.
"No Trunks, we need him conscious." Harry said as Mundugus was forced into a chair.
"Call your monsters off!" he yelled with fear.
"You better start talking, or I'll let them go super saiyan." Harry chuckled.
"Gohan Son! It's so good to see you again!" Dobby squealed as he shook Gohan's hand. (If you remember, Gohan was the one who freed Dobby. Reference: Gohan and the Chamber of Secrets.)
"Where have you two been?" Gohan asked Goten and Trunks while Harry questioned Mundigus.
"After the bad guys showed up, dad told me and Trunks to run for it, so we did!" Goten said.
"You haven been living in the street, have you?" Hermione asked with concern.
"Nuh-uh." Goten shook his head.
"Mr. Fred and Geroge let us sleep in the store." Trunks explained.
"Have you seen a locket similar like this?" Harry asked as he dangled it in front of Mundugus, interrupting Gohan's little conversation.
"Why? Was it valuable?" Mundugus asked egarly.
"You've still got it!" Hermione cried.
"No, he's wishing that he got more for it." Ron snarled.
"More? That wouldn't have been effing difficult…bleedin' gave it away, di'n' I? No choice." Mundugus growled.
"What do you mean?" Gohan asked.
"I was selling in Diagon Alley and she come up to me and asks if I've got a license for trading in magical artifacts. Bleedin' snoop. She was gonna fine me, but she took a fancy to the locket an' told me she'd take it and let me off that time, and to fink meself lucky. Little woman. Bow on top of 'er head...Looked like a toad." Mundugus said.
Gohan snarled while Pan's fist tightened.
"Umbridge." They hissed at the same time.
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