AN: Sorry it took this long, I wasn't feeling inspired for this before. But now I am, as I said before I need the inspiration to write. Anyways enjoy the chapter.
Ch 3 New Friends
Only one word that Harry could describe his new family, strange. Everything from the people with strange titles, the way most of them look, and most of all how secluded his new home is.
It was near the evening and most of the workers left the night while some stayed for whatever reason they have.
Harry was sitting in his room sorting the belongings that Lancer and Saber brought up. He doesn't have much on him, just some clothes the orphanage provided for him, the books Mrs. Foster let him have, and the baby blanket that he had since he was a baby.
The young boy looks around his room, a bit huge for his age but still grateful to have it. He heard some strange noises outside his room; he decided to investigate, being the curious boy he is.
Harry steps out of the room, getting a good hear of the noise. "Music?" He followed the music down the hall until he made it to two sections. One leading to the other end and the other to the stairwell.
The music grew louder when he was near the stairwell. "Downstairs? Is there a ballroom here?" he treads down the stairs, hearing the music getting closer. He turns to the right, down the end of the hall were double doors, presumably the ballroom.
"Maybe there," Harry said, following the tune. As he arrived in the hall, he opened the double doors, revealing a small party with few people enjoying themselves.
Harry walks inside the hall, he saw the party he had seen for a long time. Verity of people, whether in the strange uniforms he saw around the halls or people with strange-looking clothes. Such as a black-dressed woman with a black veil, or a purple armored man with purple hair around this place.
Nonetheless, more of these people gathered around a man who was playing the violin and another on the piano. Harry likes the music they're playing, it sounded like a mix of joy and anger, something he never heard before.
"Oh, why hello there." Harry jumps, turning around to see a blond-haired girl in pigtails standing behind him. Her dress was like a white school uniform and a nice blue cape with a hat. Her green eyes were like his, emerald.
Harry looks to the side, seeing the girl smiling at him. "H-Hello," he shyly said.
The girl kneels to his eyes, tilting her head. "I see, you're shy. Well, my name is…" Harry observes the strange girl, trying to think of a name. "Caster. What's your name?" she asked kindly.
"H-Harry," Harry said.
Castoria smiles at the young boy, "Harry…what a wonderful name."
Harry blinks, inclining his head to the blond girl. "N-Nice to m-meet you, miss." He greeted the Lostbelt Servant in front of him.
"No, don't do that. We're all friends here Harry, just call Caster alright?" Castoria replied, trying to get the young master to open up to them.
The small boy looks around, seeing everyone enjoying the music these two musicians were making. "W-What's going on here, Caster?" Harry asked the Child of Prophecy about the event taking place here.
Castoria looks behind her, smiling at the sight. "It's just a small concert that Caster and Avenger are putting on. We like to watch them practice their music, it's wonderful to hear." She commented on the two.
Harry closes his eyes, hearing the music that these two Servants were playing, a hint of joy, pride, and excitement can be detected in their piece until Mozart missed a tune. "CASTER! YOU RUINED OUR PIECE!" Salieri shouted at the Musician.
"Oh, will you just pipe down Avenger? This is still a practice run, nothing to get your hair in a frenzy." Mozart retorted back at his rival for shouting.
"Oh great, they're fighting again." Baobhan Sith sighs, walking out of the ballroom.
Everyone left the premise, not wanting to listen to the rivals bicker about notes and tunes with their instruments. "Um, why is everyone leaving Caster?" Harry looks at the blonde girl, sighing at the two.
Castoria looks down at their master's adopted son, she gently petted his fluffy hair. "Oh, it's nothing to be concerned about, Harry." She smiles. "Those two can be intense at times but not a big deal."
"Okay," Harry looks back at the Avenger and Caster duking it out with words he doesn't understand.
"Caster, master requested that you need for the thing." A suspicious voice startled the young Wizard causing him to turn around. A clown in foreign clothing stood, his hands folded over his lap with a smile.
Castoria froze, judging by her face he's a man that he shouldn't be messing with. "O-Of course Alter Ego." The Lostbelt Servant responded before eyeing the young master next to her. "Harry, I will see you around. If anything, ask those two over there." She said, pointing to the musicians.
Ashyia suddenly appeared behind Harry, causing him to jump. "Oh, the boy will be safe in my hands, Caster." He smiles, "You can trust me, right~?"
"(Unfortunately,)" Castoria sighs, walking to where her master requested her to be.
Harry looks up at the strange man, eyeing him from his height, "Um…"
"Now, let's have some peace and quiet, shall we?" Ashyia guided the boy to a private area where no one can see them.
Harry was frightened, a bit terrified by this man named Alter Ego. He leads him to an empty room where it's almost barren, however, there are some cleaning supplies in the corner but that's all. "Mister, can you tell me why I'm here?"
Ashyia turns to the little boy, walking in circles around him. "Oh, I was merely curious on who master and Mashu brought home as their son." He observes the heir to their organization. "Strange to find that master has picked your kind. Oh, think of the chaos." He relished the chaos going to brew in the hidden community.
"What do you mean?" Harry asked, seeing that this man was hugging himself weirdly almost like he was going to have an organism.
"Oh just as I said, things are changing ever since both Mashu, and master wanted a child." Ashyia grins, placing his hands on his shoulders. "Even the Grands and the…you know, I'll leave that at that."
Harry blinks confused with the wording.
Ashyia leans forward in Harry's face, smiling at the boy. "Tell me, what do you think of everything so far?" The Alter Ego asked, confusing the young boy. "Well? Don't be shy, I would love your opinion,"
Harry cocked his head, unsure what he means by everything. Suddenly the door burst opened by the same, black-dressed woman with a veil over her face. "Ah, why if it isn't her majesty herself!"
"Enough, Alter Ego. Husband is looking for the child, I knew something like this will happen." Morgan coldly stated, she looks over to Harry a bit dissatisfied that he is her stepson. However, git's her master's will and she must uphold it. "Step-son, follow me."
Harry looks at both frightening Servants, he could tell Morgan doesn't like him at all. Ashyia gentle push from the former Servant of the Alien God. "Oh well, maybe next time my dear boy." Ashyia sighs, "Now run along, Berserker isn't one for reasoning if you were late."
With that Harry rushed out of the broom closet, seeing Morgan walking in the halls. He looks back at Ashyia, watching him from afar. 'What a strange man…' He caught up with Morgan, pacing himself to move at her face.
"Tell me, boy. What do you think of Husband?" Morgan asked, not bothering to look in his eyes.
"W-What? I-I thought M-Ms. Mashu was Rist…suka's wife? Making him her husband." Harry looks down at his feet, still getting used to having a family. "A-And my D-Daddy…"
Morgan stops, hearing the term that the Wizard boy gave her Husband. She looks down at the boy, noticing her stare. He was innocent, a pure child, however, the fact he's a Wizard is a controversial topic. "He's in here with the Branch Director, go inside child." She ordered, turning around and walking back to her daughter.
Harry blinks, watching the Lostbelt Queen leave the area. Opening the door, he saw Ritsuka sitting behind the desk with a bunch of papers and a laptop. Before his new father was his new mother and another man with long blonde hair.
Ritsuka blinks, smiling at the arrival of his adopted son holding the doorknob. "Harry! I see you were able to find this room." The Magus greeted him with a welcoming smile.
"Harry-kun," Mashu smiles, motioning for him to come over to her.
Harry shyly treads over to his new parents, shuffling his feet over to the former Demi-Servant. He looks at the man, finally noticing the blonde boy with a white buttoned shirt, green sweater, black pants, and brown shoes.
"Harry, I would like to meet my associate and the director of this British Branch." Ritsuka motions to the long blonde-haired man with a cane in his right hand. "This is Lucius Malfoy Animusphere and his son Draco Malfoy Animusphere."
"H-Hello, sir…" Harry greeted the Lord of Astronomy and the director of this part of Chaldea.
Lucius smiles at the boy, though he didn't expect James's son to be so polite. Regardless, he is now the heir of Chaldea and the son of the person his family is indebted to. "Greeting, young Harrison, I'm Lucius Malfoy Animusphere. I must say, you are a polite boy if I do say so myself." He turns to his own son standing next to him.
"As you can see, this is my son. Draco," Lucius motions the boy to his heir, "Draco, aren't you going to introduce yourself?" He asked,
Harry looks at the boy sensing he was around his age. "Hello, Harrison, I'm Draco Malfoy Animusphere next head of the Animuspheres." Draco formally introduced himself.
"Um, hello. My name's Harry," Harry offered his hand to the blonde, a bit surprised by the less formal approach.
Draco was fully prepared to be formal friends with Ritsuka's son; thinking he's like the Mage children at the Clocktower he met for a special meeting with Lorelei.
The boy cleared his throat, seeing the uncertain expression on Harry's face. "Uh, nice to meet you too Harry," Draco oblige to gesture.
"Aw, ain't that cute?" Ritsuka smirks from his desk, looking at his wife on the other chair. "They're friends already." He smiles brightly.
"Ritsuka now isn't the time to be excited." Mashu smiles at the positive outcome her husband points out. She turns to her son, happy at least that he has a friend.
Lucius chuckles at the shyness both their sons have towards each other. "It'll take some time, but they'll get there."
"Harry," Harry turns to his adoptive father, waiting for what he's going to say. "The reason I call you down here is that you'll be staying with Lucius's family for a while."
Harry blinks, unsure why he's staying with Ritsuka's employee. Though he was still getting used to this family thing, he was sure that family stuck together. "Um…why is that? Um, i-if you don't m-mind that is." He asked nervously.
Ritsuka sighs, finding that he needs to work with Harry about his confidence later down the line. "No worries, just a reminder Harry before I answer your question."
Harry blinks, waiting for him to speak. "Don't hesitate to ask me anything or Mashu for anything-eh, as long it's legal that is." Ritsuka jokes, wanting to light up Harry's life.
Lucius couldn't help but let out a chuckle. Draco and Mashu too, in turn causing Harry to smile softly.
"O-Okay," Harry replied.
"Good, now for your answer…" Ritsuka leans back in his chair, looking at his son. "The place that both me and Mashu call home needs some renovations to better equip a child."
Mashu looks at their son, still confused. "You see Harry-kun, our home isn't safe for children yet and we need to better prepare for your safety."
"O-Oh, I-I think I understand." Harry nodded, getting the gist of what they meant.
"For the meantime, me and my wife will watch over and attend lessons along with Draco." Lucius ensures the boy that there's nothing to worry about.
Harry looks at both his new mother and father, worried about something. "D-Do I get to see you again?"
Mashu smiles, "Harry, though we might be busy with the preparation. We can visit you every day." She ensures the boy. "Though we're planning to travel the world, and once that's done."
"A lot of my friends would love to see you, however, they can't leave their post. " Ritsuka asked, "So taking you on an around world trip would be educational and fun." He explains, wanting Harry to have the experience of a lifetime.
Harry nodded, though there's a lot he needs to process. At least the important thing is that he can see his new parents.
Ritsuka felt this is enough for Harry, "Harry, Draco will show you around the Outpost. We adults have another discussion to do." He informed the boy.
"I-I understand, Rits…uka," Though Harry was having a hard time pronouncing his name at least he's learning.
Ritsuka gave a bright smile at his new son, "Good, word of advice Hars. Have an open mind when attending lessons." He advised him,
"Draco, why don't you start the tour with the Gardens. I'm sure you kids will have some sunlight." Lucius suggested,
Draco obliges to his father's request. "Yes, Father." He smiles at Harry, ushering him to follow him. "Come on, I know the way to the Gardens, Harry." He walks off the door, leading Harry to the place.
Harry looks back, seeing Ritsuka waving his hands at them. "Have fun you two," He announced, giving a warm smile.
Once they left, the room became darker. "So, what's the status of tracking him down?" Ritsuka asked.
Harry followed Draco through the Outpost, to be honest with himself he never expect this place to be an Outpost. To him, this place looks like a mansion, "Um, Draco where are we going?" He asked Lucius's son.
"To the Gardens, Father suggested that I should take you there," Draco explains to the black-haired boy.
"W-What's in the gardens, Draco?" Harry asked, looking around to better navigate around whenever he was going around alone.
Harry was surprised at how much staff working around the place. Many of them were talking to each other in the halls, however the most interesting was the many strangely dressed people around.
Draco looks back at Ritsuka's son, "It's filled with flowers and vegetables that De-I mean; Caster grew herself." He paused, thinking what else Demeter grew in the Outposts around the World. "Actually she's the one who grew many plants in the Outposts around the Earth."
"Really? How can one person grow plants around the places you said." Harry asked, curious how's that possible.
"Um, Magic?" Draco answered,
Harry flinched by the mere mention of the forbidden word that his relatives punish him for even talking about it. "Y-You said the forbidden word."
Draco blinks, confused why he calls Magic the forbidden word. "Why do you call Magic a forbidden word?" He asked,
"I-I don't know, but every time I say that word I get locked in the cupboard," Harry admits, causing Draco to sympathize with him.
Deciding not to go with the Gardens, he came up with an idea to cheer him up. "How about instead of the Gardens, why don't I take you to my room." He suggested, heading to the stairwell,
Harry blinks, "How come?"
"I think I have something that will cheer you up," Draco stated, wanting to be kind to him.
"Alright,"
Draco took Harry to his room, whereupon entering it was amazed by the color and the stuff he has inside. The walls and ceiling were a dark blue with small stars like space. Books and some toys were scattered around the floor and his desk. "So, how do you like it? Usually, Jack or Nursery Rhyme would come and play with the toys. Mother tends to scold them for not knocking first, but I don't mind." The blonde explains, watching the amazed boy.
"Um, are you alright? You're pretty quiet and agree with everything that Lord Fujimaru and Miss Mashu say." Draco asked, curious why that is.
Harry looks at Draco, getting used to having someone around his age to talk to. "S-Sorry, I'm still getting used to…this. I never thought I would get adopted by anyone. Especially to one that is important." He admits, taking the Lord part when he spoke about his adopted father.
"I'm just a nobody who happened to be picked because I'm not like the other kids," Harry added, feeling he was picked because of pity.
Draco shook his head, "I don't think so," Harry looks at the Branch director's son upon hearing that. "I think the reason why Lord Fujimaru and Miss Mashu picked you is that you reminded them of themselves."
"Really?" Harry asked, surprised that his adoptive parents see him as themselves when they're younger.
"Yeah, I'm not sure if this is my place to say it. But I'm sure if you ask them this they'll tell you. why" Draco smiles, hoping that this would cheer the shy boy.
Harry smiles, appreciating that Draco gave him that advice. "Thank you, Draco."
Draco nodded, he got up walked to his bookshelf. "Hey, have you ever read manga before?" He asked.
"No, what is it?" Harry asked, being handed a weird-looking book.
"It's something I like to read whenever I'm not studying," Draco explains, now realizing he didn't fully explain it. "Um, that's not right. Let's see, ah, it's like a Japanese comic book but more inclined to teenagers. Anyone can read it, just make sure not to be tricked by the pictures of the cover." He warns Harry not to get tricked by the covers, "I got tricked because of Rider and got into trouble." He remembers the day that Blackbeard gave him a manga he suggested.
"Got it," Harry nodded, taking a look at the manga finding it to be interesting by the picture.
AN: So which place should Ritsuka take Harry.
Russian Outpost
French Outpost
America Outpost
Seraphix Oil Rig
Japanese Outpost
Wandering Sea
The Atlantic Celestial Defense Station
AN: Please leave a comment or review.