I should have updated once a week, but I had some problems with my computer. Anyway, here's the new chapter, I'm sorry for any mistakes you may find.

There was a cough, and everybody turned to look at the masked people. It was one of them who coughed to call their attention, they just didn't know which one, since their faces were still covered.

"What do you want Gecko?" asked Kieran coldly, that in some way knew exactly who to address.

"There should be an attached letter from her inside. It should explain everything." he said hurriedly not wanting to anger the man further.

Kieran took the envelope looking for it. It was true there was another parchment written by her, he recognized her calligraphy. Passing it to Aries he silently asked him to read it aloud.

Dear Mr. Riddle,

You will find surprising receiving an invitation letter for an unknown school so late. I can explain the reason.

First of all, your name did not appear on our Book of Names until a few nights ago, so were not aware of your existence. The cause has yet to be found. But I can guess the old fool named Dumbledore is behind it. Very little happens in England without his hand in it.

You should have been informed of your acceptance around January, like all the other students, that he tried to stop us from reaching you is unacceptable.

It is unheard that one of the heirs is not attending the Academy.

You surely will be very behind your peers, seeing the low level of British education, again thanks to Dumbledore; but I'm sure that with some tutoring before the term you will have no problems catching up. A senior student will be then appointed to help you during school year, as is tradition for the school.

As Heir of Morgana Le Fay you also have some duties towards Avalon Academy and what it represent.

For these reason I'm going to send some people to retrieve you and take you to Avalon.

Sincerely.

Madam Lamia

Headmistress of Avalon Academy of Magic

"Let me get this straight" started Kieran, his voice pure ice "She sent you there to practically kidnap Aries. Not only that but she gave you order to incapacitate anyone that was with him at the time. All of that with this ridicule letter to explain?" he got to his feet, unable to keep still with all the anger the was feeling at the moment.

"Sir, in your absence we have to obey her orders." reminded him the one with the cobra mask. He knew that if he was not shouting, he was really really angry.

"I know that. But it seems that she failed to summon me." he snapped "why did she want him there?" he asked.

"We don't know, Sir. She just ordered to bring the second heir to her" replied one with a sparrow mask.

Kieran was now pacing back and forth, trying to understand what that woman was planning. She was a good headmistress, and a trusted friend on most occasions, but when it concerned Aries he seemed to become extremely possessive and protective.

He felt arms wrap around his middle and relaxed instantly, hugging back his little Emerald who was looking at him concerned.

"Key, who are they?" Aries asked. He was too curious to wait longer and he hoped it would help take Kieran's mind away from this woman.

"They are the Guardians." he answered knowing it would just bring more questions.

Aries was tilting his head cutely trying to understand if he should know what his boyfriend was talking about. He kissed lightly those pouty lips, not resisting anymore, and then went to sit on the armchair, with Aries on his lap.

Behind the masks, all the guardian had their eyes wide open, stunned at the gentleness of the man's actions with the young heir.

"The Guardians are a group of students, the best in the school, chosen for their skills and power by the Academy itself. Or better by the portraits of Merlin and Morgana, they can see and feel anything that happens inside the school. The guardians are basically elite warriors and mages under the command of the heirs. If there is no heir in the school the group is called Protectors, and they have only the task to defend the Academy from outside threats." he explained as best as he could without giving away important secrets. He could not tell them that they were behind most important moments in history after all.

"You sound more and more like a dark lord wannabe" mused Sirius, who dodged Remus' slap only to be hit by Lucius.

"You really would call a dark lord wannabe your favorite nephew? Shame on you, uncle" he replied pretending to be hurt bringing a hand to his heart.

"You're still my favorite nephew? I don't know .. Draco seems more respectful than you. He could be my new favorite nephew.. but then you're with Aries.."

Ignoring his still rambling uncle, Kieran addressed the guardian "Take off your masks, I'm tired of this shit already. I will to talk with Madam Lamia in the morning." he sighed rubbing his temples "and introduce yourselves." he added resting his head on Aries shoulder, who was running his fingers through his hair, making him want to purr at the boy's administrations.

The one with the wolf mask got up from his seat "My name is Asher Whitefang" he introduced himself while revealing his face. He was quite tall and muscular, with dirty blond hair that reached his shoulders and amber eyes. A werewolf, realized them. "I am the beta wolf of the Lycans Pack in the continent."

Next were a set of twins, a boy and a girl, the coyote and fox respectively. "I am Aidan Robin Aelius" said the first. He was tall, but not as much as the lycan, his black hair had red tips and his eyes were orange.

Quite strange, so he was a creature.

"And I am Nadia Scarlett Aelius" continued his sister, a pretty girl with long black hair with red strands on it and the same orange eyes. She was shorter than her brother but they looked very much alike.

"We are Phyros" they said together "our grandfather" "is the king" "of the fire elves". It seemed that the twin talk was mandatory. They smiled warmly before seating again.

A nicely shaped young woman took off her eagle mask, revealing her long black hair streaked in white, blue eyes and pretty japanese features "Greetings, my name is Valerie Miyu Kimiko" she said with a deep bow "I am a half veela, my aunt is the leader of our nation".

Following her was a tall guy with a cobra mask. He was quite tall, with black hair and eyes and tanned skin. He seemed to have black tribal tattoos all over his body, less marked on his face and hands where you could barely see them. "I am Lucas Shade Noir. I am the shadow demon's prince.". Not very talkative but straight to the point.

A short boy bounced on his feet taking off his sparrow mask. "Hello! My name is Leander Bion Enki, I'm a light elf. Nice to meet you!" he had light blond hair that reached his bottom, tied in a high ponytail, and amethyst eyes.

"I'm Jasper Aaron Casey" introduced himself the next guy, looking at the little elf as if to ask him to contain his cheerfulness. He had brown shoulder length hair, red eyes and was quite tall. "I am the prince of the vampire covens" he had a bat mask as if to make the point.

A pretty girl with light brown hair and teal eyes waved at them using her tiger mask. She had cute cat ears on her head and a tail in blond fur. "Hi, I'm Layla Jasmine Nyx and I'm a weretiger."

Another girl, that seemed slightly older than the others got up from her seat, her movements fluid and calm. "My name is Maya Pearl Ocean." she said with a small bow. Her light blue hair were long and framed her face. "I am a nymph" her mask showed an otter.

The last one had a gecko, he was quite tall, with green hair and violet eyes, that a moment later changed to blue and yellow respectively. "I am Mikhail Ian Raimond, I'm a changeling." as to support his words he changed to look like the tiger girl, who swatted him hard on the head when he tried to touch her boobs.

Aries found them interesting. So many different creatures all in one group, it was the real proof that wizards and other species could live together unlike what the Ministry insisted on saying. And they seemed funny too, some of them that is. Others looked too serious and intimidating.

"Soo" started Mikhail "what's up between you and cutie there Leo?" asked while pointing to Aries, still seated on his lap. All of them were wondering, but Mik was probably the bravest, or most stupid, to ask him right now.

Aries blushed at being called cutie. He was not cute. He refrained from trying to hide his face against his boyfriend chest, not wanting to seem too much affected by the thing.

"Not your business" replied Kieran while looking at his Emerald, he was so beautiful when he blushed. Pity he could not snog him senseless in front of his father.

The changeling pouted, and went to hug the quiet nymph for comfort. "You're so mean, bro" he complained while trying to snuggle against the gentle bosom. He was soon yanked away by the ear by Layla, who kept muttering about perverted animals who needed to be neutered.

So they were the friends Kieran talked about. Moments before they seemed addressing his boyfriend like some kind of commander, and now they were all relaxed and friendly. Like turning on and off a switch.

He yawned, suddenly tired from all the excitement of the evening. He tried to cover it with his hand, but his father saw it anyway.

"Maybe it's time to call it a night." suggested Tom "since you seem to be Kieran's friends, or subordinates, whatever it is.. you are welcome to stay"

Soon they were all shown a bedroom by the house elves, and everybody went to sleep.

Tom bid goodnight to his son, kissing him on the head, before going to bed himself giving the boy a chance to stay alone with his boyfriend. He was protective but not stupid.

As soon as the man was out of the door, Kieran started kissing Aries passionately. When they parted Aries laid his head on the other chest, reveling in the sensation. "Sleep with me tonight?" he asked sleepily. Key's answer was lifting him in his arms, bridal style, and going to the boy's bedroom.

The twins knew it from the first moment. Finally they would be compete, that meant among other things no more crisis because of unstable magic, they would not risk anymore to die. They grinned to the other while heading towards their bedroom, arms linked and a little bounce on their step. Their worries forgotten for the night, Fred and George slept with a silly smile on their faces, dreams filled with happy thoughts.

Draco found himself curious about those people that barged in with the intention of kidnapping Aries. It was just a few days, but he got attached to the other boy quite fast; without the mask of the golden boy he was really easy to befriend and like.

Looking at the way Kieran took care of them he realized he was very much useless in comparison. He was more advanced than his school peers in the use of magic but he knew nothing about muggle fighting and while practiced fencing since an early age he never used it in a real duel. He would have to change that, he did not like being weak, even more now that he knew what Dumbledore was capable of doing while he was at school.

Lucius went back to Malfoy manor, since Narcissa was waiting for him surely worried by now, he was quite late after all. He decided to leave Draco there, he was getting along with Aries quite well he was happy to see. They would be as close as brothers in no time if they continued like that.

Cissy would be pleased to know about it, and would also bombard him with question as soon as he told her of the newcomers.

He groaned at the thought of not being able to sleep for who knows how long before his wife was content with his answers.

Remus and Sirius were happy at the thought of their pup going to a legendary prestigious school. Even if it shaped its student like perfect soldiers. At least Aries would be able to protect himself against everything. He would have to work hard, but they would be there to help and encourage him.

Tom was in his bedroom, seated in his overstuffed armchair with a glass of red wine in hand.

"Oh my baby going to Avalon Academy! I'm so excited!" gushed Selena "Still, I can't believe I lost all the action!" she pouted in her frame "and all because your great-great aunt Eveline wanted to gossip!" .

"I already told all that happened love." he tried to placate her. He would have shown her a pensieve memory if he could but with her like that it was impossible.

He would give anything to be able to hold her again in his arms and kiss her pouty red lips. He sighed listening her talking.

"I bet Kieran looked like a deadly hot prince while fighting those guardians! Oh but not more sexy than you of course. No one is sexier than my husband" she said while nodding at her own words.

The following day Severus decided to talk to the twins first thing in the morning. He was nervous about what he was about to propose them, and with every reason.

He was the most hated professor in Hogwarts, not that he tried to make the students like him, until they feared him there would be a semblance of order in his class and less potion incidents. Still, with the years his not very friendly nature became a really bad temper. The people that could take him to the right side and not being hexed were few.

He felt pleased that the first person the twins thought to be their guardian was him, but now the inexplicable fear of being rejected by whom he considered sons overwhelmed him. He took a few calming breaths and waited to talk to them.

So when he heard them passing in front of his room, he stepped out inviting them to enter for a moment.

Fred and George were surprised, but complied to the man's request and went in. Severus conjured a pair of armchairs for them to seat, before positioning himself behind his desk.

"I asked you there because I may have a solution for your problem" started the man. At his words the two sat a little straighter, curious to know his idea. They would do anything to be really free of their family, but if it was a good thing it was even better.

"I talked with Remus last night and he suggested that you could be blood adopted." he stopped clearing his throat and waiting for his words to sink in.

"But wouldn't he know that we're adopted if he make us take a test?" asked Fred, or was it George, referring to Dumbledore.

"No. With a light potion that would be normal, but if you take a dark one and take part to a required ritual it would be like you never were Weasleys." he explained, pleased that they were thinking things through.

"So, the change would be permanent?" asked the other one, with a little frown on his face.

"Yes, it can't be removed. So you should think carefully before deciding." he advised them. He didn't want them to embark in something bigger than them only to regret it later in time.

"Dumbledore would surely suspect something if someone showed up with twin sons suddenly" protested the first again.

"I'm sure Lucius would help creating new identities for you and documents to prove your cover story" he assured them. He still had to talk with the man, but he would certainly help. He looked at the boys, noticing that they seemed to struggle to come to a decision. "Boys, you don't have to do anything you don't want to do. If you don't feel comfortable with that we'll look for another solution"

"It's just.." "it's difficult to" "let go of" "our lives" it seemed that the more they were emotionally distressed, the worse the twin talk became "and we still" "would have the" "same problem of" "who to ask" "to become" "our new parent"

The twins were again thinking of Professor Snape, they trusted him and he was the first to truly recognize their talent and praise them for their work, always encouraging them to work hard and experiment more even if people thought it impossible or stupid.

He did in the last four years what their parents never did in their life. He supported them and helped them, hoping they would realize their dream one day. He would be a perfect father for them, bad temper and all. But they didn't want to trouble him.

If he showed up with sons Dumbledore would surely give him the third degree, he would do anything to find the truth and why his precious spy had hidden something from him.

They looked at each other, silently talking.

"I understand it could be difficult ceasing to be Gred and Forge and adapt to a new look and identity" he slowly told them, using the names they made for themselves "but you are smart boys, you could have any parent you want. Remus would take you in in a heartbeat, if it wasn't for moronic ministry decrees. I would take you in too if it was what you wanted" he added nearly too low for them to hear, but not quite " it's your decision"

Fred and George could not believe their ears. Snape really wanted to adopt them? It seemed almost too good to be true.

"You really" "would" "do it?" they asked, eyes shining with hope. "What" "about" "Dumbedore?" they really would hate to give away his role as spy or getting him in trouble with the old coot.

"I will take care of him, you don't have to worry about that. Think about what you want to do without considering the old fool, or the war.. just you. When you have made a decision, whatever it is I'll be sure to have the potion ready so you can be adopted by whomever you choose, if that is what you wish" Severus told them, making sure that they understood everything. They would have until the start of the school to come to a decision, while in Slytherin manor they were safe and nor Dumbledore nor the Weasley matriarch could find them.

The twins thanked Severus promising to think about it very carefully and left for breakfast. The man would follow shortly.

Kieran woke up earlier than usual and decided to go to the training room for a bit of work out, careful to not wake up Aries. He deserved a bit more of sleep after the previous day.

He was soon joined by the other Avalon students who, like him, were used to morning exercise.

"So, what's up with green eyes?" asked Asher while the two of them were sparring.

Kieran had never been with someone, as in a relationship. He had jumped from bed to bed for a couple of years, but he never let anyone get near him.

He did not trust people, they would know that better than anyone since it took them an awful lot of time to get him to open up and befriend him.

They thought that he would never find someone to love, he was full of people that wanted him it was true, but he didn't even see them. Those people wanted his money or power, he deserved better on their opinion.

All the guardians, after years, were ready to give up and see him tied in a loveless marriage or alone, Leo was perfectly capable of not giving a shit about needing an heir and go on like a bachelor.

Witnessing last night how he behaved with the second heir, Aries, they were both shocked and happy.

How could this little wizard have captured his attention and heart in so little time? They hoped it was the real thing, and not just a summer fling.

"What's with all the interest in my life?" he shot back while dodging a kick aimed at his head, and bouncing back ready to counter attack.

"We're always" "interested in" "your life, Leo" grinned the twins who were running around the room.

"C'mon mate! I've never seen you kissing someone like that. I've never seen you kissing someone at all now that I think about it." commented Lucas from his position doing some weights.

"You're really insistent this morning" huffed the young man. It was like being questioned by aurors, if not worse.

"We're just happy you found someone, Leo. And we would like to know more about him." placated him Maya smiling gently.

"Yeah. I mean you're together at least, or you're just waiting to fuck him?" asked Mik, as blunt as always.

"What the fuck? You insensible animal!"yelled Layla throwing her handlebars at him.

Aries woke up alone. He was worried about that but when he saw the hour he supposed Key would be running or maybe in the training room with his friends. He showered and after dressing he went to find his boyfriend so they could go together at breakfast.

On the way he met Draco, who seemed still sleepy. "You okay?" he asked wanting to make sure there was nothing wrong with the other.

"Yeah. I just couldn't fall asleep last night, and I'm not a morning person during summer." the blond admitted.

It was not his fault if he liked a good lie in, at school he always had to wake up early to make sure everything was perfect.

"I'm used to wake up early, by now. I just can't stay in bed for too much time" he always dreaded the timed he had to stay in bed for hours to no end in the hospital wing. It was pure torture for him.

They chatted a bit while heading for the training room, Draco had agreed to come with him since he was curious as to what kind of exercise they would be doing.

As they neared the door they could hear voices. They were talking about him and Kieran, realized Aries. Draco, knowing the other boy was curious as to what they would say, stopped outside to listen.

The poor wizard felt himself blushing ten shades of red when Mikhail asked about the sex part. He was insecure too. They hinted the fact that Key had several lovers, and he felt nearly inadequate. He had no experience, and was totally ordinary looking.

Draco mean while was chuckling at the little tiger temperament. She was a real firecracker.

Aries waited holding his breath for Kieran to answer. For some reason he felt scared too.

Then he hear it. His boyfriend voice.

"Listen here. I know I've slept around quite a lot, but it's not like that." Leo started, and everybody was looking at him with wide eyes. To suppose something and hear the man admitting it were two different things. "Aries is different. I would never use him like that." he said.

"So, what's up between you two?" pressed Jasper. Maybe they would get him to spit it out already.

"He's my boyfriend" he answered.

The girls were all smiling with little hearts in their eyes, they were really happy Leo was experiencing some love and Aries looked so cute. While the girls cooed at how adorable they were together and such, making Kieran wince at the saccharine in their voices, the boys had a different reaction. They all grinned and clapped him on the shoulders congratulating him for a great catch, his little wizard looked like a real keeper.

All of them could not wait to get to know Aries. And maybe find out how he did such a miracle.

"So. Are you in love with him?" asked Valerie tilting her head. She realized only after that it was a bad question. Leo just opened himself for a relationship, talking about love could scare him away.

"Love.." pondered him. "I don't think it's love yet. But I'm falling hard, if that answer your question." he admitted keeping his voice soft.

Outside the door Aries was smiling like we won the lottery, or like a loon as Draco would say.

His eyes were shining and barely refrained himself from bouncing around. Kieran really thought the things he said to him on the beach the night of his birthday. He knew they were true, but it was difficult letting go of insecurities, and him admitting it to his friends too just made it more real for him.

He felt the strand representing their bond glowing brightly and getting a little bigger in his mind.

After composing himself he entered the now quiet room, since all were shocked at the man's confession, and told them it was nearly time for breakfast so they should hurry if they wanted to shower. Then went to greet Key with a kiss, wrapping his arms around the other's neck.

Thank you for following my story and leaving a review. As you saw last chapter Arthur seemed to stand up to Molly, but will it last?

What do you think about Severus proposition to the twins to adopt them? Are the guardians like you imagined them?

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