Tai stared at the obelisk, wondering why it was there. All of a sudden, his eyes blurred and he was able to read the writing on it. The Obelisk of Change. "The obelisk of change? Hm, guess I found myself somewhere weird." He said to himself. Tai then heard footsteps approaching him. He turned and saw Cody, Tommy, Kristy, and Henry padding toward him. Each stared at the monument and then was able to read the writing on it. "Well, guess this baby's all about change." Tai said, patting the Obelisk. But when he touched it, his hand became stuck, unable to move.
Henry ran to the other boy's rescue, jumping for a kick. As soon as he leapt however, he suddenly found his hand stuck to the top of the monument. When Henry's hand touched it, the other three felt a magnetic pull. Obeying it, Cody, Tommy, and Kristy touched the stone, one to a side, now held firm. Press your back to the Obelisk of Change. A voice called out. Unable to refuse, each person obliged.
With all four bodies attached, Henry fell, now caught completely by the rock. The others were raised up to his level and the Obelisk changed into a six sided structure. Slowly, the stone sucked in each body, only stopping when the faces of each person were the only things left. Above each person, a mask in the shape of their face formed and then slid into place, wiping each mind completely.
Harry felt something snap in his mind and he suddenly knew that he could read and speak any language. His body was now able to engulf another, giving them flame armor as well as giving Harry the ability to control that person. Strange body parts grew on him and then seemed to vanish, each one making him wish he could scream.
As Tai changed, he felt his heart shut down and his lungs stop. His eyelids seemed to vanish and energy coursed through him.
Tommy felt his mind warp, not knowing what the result of it would be. His bones seemed to dissolve, making his body feel weird.
Cody suddenly realized that his bones WERE gone. Somehow, the places where bones had been were now filled with muscle.
Henry felt his skin grow heavy, no longer able to be moved.
Kristy felt Biyomon's attacks flow into her. The pain that had been plaguing her intensified, until something snapped and she could no longer feel it. The mask faded into her body and she lay in the snow, shaking from the pain.
The next day, Ron and Hermione walked down to Hagrid's hut for Care of Magical Creatures. To Ron's shock, Harry, Henry, and Tommy were waiting for them. Gone was the wolf boy, giving way to a normal looking Harry. To Ron's shock, Harry was speaking to Tommy in one language and Henry in another. When Ron and Hermione walked up, Harry quickly greeted them in English. "Hi guys."
Now a trio, Ron, Harry, and Hermione walked to the cabin. Hermione and Ron noticed that every step seemed to hurt their friend but he wouldn't let them come near. After they figured out how to open their books, Hagrid told them that they would be riding "Hippogriffs." Harry quickly leaped in to try the challenge.
"Ye gotter bow to them but keep eye contact." Hagrid explained.
When Harry stepped forward, the hippogriff instantly bowed and Harry leapt on with lupine grace. In the blink of an eye, the beast took off, the boy easily keeping his seat. When Harry landed, the hippogriff was quickly taken over by Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle. Unfortunately, Crabbe was taken to the hospital wing when the hippogriff scratched him.
"You my dear have the Grim."
"The Grim?" Harry asked.
"Yes, an omen of death. You will have an unhappy future young man."
"I'm sorry but I think you are mixing up my past and my future."
"Oh no, it is definitely the future."
Ron took the cup for a moment. "It looks like Professor Trelawney is right Harry, it does look like a big black dog."
"Hm, I wonder when it will happen." Harry said, as though he was talking about the weather.
Parvati Patil gasped at Harry, "Harry, it means you are going to die, aren't you scared?"
"It isn't like it'd be a new experience though." Harry said, his eyes misting over. "Death, it isn't such a big deal. Sure it hurts at first but then it goes away. Of course, it may be different for everyone but…" Harry stopped talking as the bell rang.
When Professor McGonagall transformed into a cat and back, no one noticed. At the mention of Professor Trelawney, she laughed it off and said that the professor always predicted someone's death.
"Yes but; Harry started talking about death like he had experienced it." Parvati said.
Professor McGonagall froze. "Class dismissed." She said, even though class had started five minutes ago. Harry slowly got up and walked out the door but McGonagall called him back.
"I don't think death is something to joke about."
"Of course Professor, I just don't see what is so scary about death."
"No one returned from death."
"That you know of."
Professor McGonagall looked at the boy, "What do you mean?"
"Most people see a white light but there really isn't one. You just are gone and you can't feel anything. Of course, I was only dead for half a day but still…"
"You were dead?"
"Yes, I died in my first year. Now don't take this the wrong way but I need to go, I have to get some things done." With that, Harry walked out the door while Professor McGonagall fainted.
A.N. Well somehow Harry's lost the fur but he still has all the rest. Also, he seems to be more open about death, revealing that he has been there. With this Digiworld Arc finished, we move on to Kaskana. Trust me, this chapter will play a part in the next!