A/N: Okay first off I'd like to take this time to say I am sorry for being a duffus. *Hides behind giant shield* The last update saying Chapter 35 was an accident. You See I had just finished Chapter five of 'The God of Sweet Treats' but being that it was 2 in the morning I posted it to the wrong story and I had to go back and delete it. Unfortunately all the update Emails had already been sent. So sorry! So the Plot bunnies pushed me to get this chapter out. Please don't roast me in flames! Any ways on with the show.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. This is just for fun and I hope you enjoy reading it.
Child of Silence
By Angelwings Sorrow
Chapter 35 "Never Split the Party"
"Boss, there has been no sign of Stark's son. It also seems that Loki has survived the attack on the Scotland manor."
"Damn! I guess it is harder to kill a god then I thought. Well, then we are going to have to chip away at his little extended family. It's too soon to go after Barnes and Rogers after what happened in Africa so let's see if we can catch a little birdie while trapping the spider that always follows him." He wanted Tony stark to suffer bit by bit until he was a wither mass of blood and guts. He shuffled the files in front of him and picked up the two he was looking for then turned to his closest subordinate. "You, take care of it and bring them in alive. I want you to make sure Stark knows this is his fault. Have them interrogated and document everything for Iron Man's viewing pleasure."
"Yes Sir." The underling grinned taking the file.
"The rest of you find Starks son! I want that boy in a cell by the end of the month. I don't care how you do it just get it done."
"Yes Sir!" the group said in unison before scurrying out of the room. Their Leader was pissed and no one wanted to deal with that mood.
"Are you sure you want to go after the boy? He's well protected right now where ever Stark is hiding him."
"Oh, and what do you suggest? You have been closed lipped lately being hold up in your lab all the time."
"There is a reason you recruited me, and it wasn't because I blindly follow orders. I have a brain and I know how to put it to good use. Leave the boy alone until summer. It's obvious that they bring him home to New York during the summer break. Stark's kid is just like any other and he'll grow bored of being under lockdown twenty-four seven. He'll sneak out and that's when you grab him. When you do grab the kid remember that Loki will likely be able to find him. So I suggest you put the boy levels below the ground make it more difficult for him to be found."
"I see your point. Fine I'll leave the boy's capture to you. If you can manage that then we'll work on the means to kill a God."
"Of course sir."
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"Are you sure Zabini is telling the truth? I mean it seems very sudden that he is seeking your help." Hermione asked as she served herself more curry. MAGIC's Saturday Lunch had been moved indoors due to weather conditions. Really Harry was the only one able to handle a picnic in the snow. They found an old small dining hall that hadn't been used in centuries. Harry believed it must have been used by the founders and the staff of old. The group cleaned it up and added extra enchantments to keep out intruders. Not only was it a great place for their luncheons but it made a great meeting place to plan out how to counter outside forces.
"So far my sources confirm the Death Eater movements." Harry stated helping himself to more na'an bread.
"I can confirm with Lokison. My Father is deep in these planned persuasions." Draco agreed in between bites of Thai food.
"Are we going to help him Harry?"
"Yes, Hermione, but we are not going to trust him. We don't have that much information on him or where his loyalties lie. Our job is to help and save as many victims and innocence in this war." Harry made clear.
"Well, whatever his motives, his first priority is his mother's safety. I agree with Harry we should help Lady Zabini. The Italian Wizarding World is very kind and caring to those seeking asylum from hostile nations. Sadly England has now fallen under that category. My Father has written to me that he has taken Mother to the Orient for their protection." Daphne sighed.
"Do you have a plan, Harry?" Neville asked helping himself to more curry and kabobs. He was never going to be able to go back to plain dull tasting English food again. The flavors that Harry and Hermione have been introducing to the group had the Gryffindor begging for more.
"Yes, I've been thinking about it and I will need to enlist my Father and Godfather for this little mission. Since it is assumed that she is being watched by potential Death Eaters we will have to pull the wool over their eyes."
"Lokison, Please stop with the Muggle expressions it takes too long to understand them and it takes too much time for you to explain them." The Blond Slytherin bemoaned.
"Fine, you big baby. We are going to allow them to see Lady Zabini go to the bank and then do a days shopping before returning home. What will really happen is that she will enter Gringotts and My Godfather will taker her to the Italy branch of Gringotts where Zabini's Father's family will pick her up and take her to the safety of their home. My Father with assume the form of Lady Zabini and do some shopping in Diagon Alley before apparating home. By the time they realize she never returned to her manor she'll be safely out of their reach."
"Wow that's brilliant Haraldr!" Susan said in awe.
"Big brother is like his father and excels in strategy." Luna hummed dreamily. Since the wedding in Asgard Luna had taken to calling Harry Big Brother. Hela and Frigga had called her little sister as she was a seer like them, so naturally Harry became her brother.
"Hey Prince Firsty we got some more news for you." Fred said taking a big gulp of Pepsi.
"Yeah while you were gone Hagrid's chickens were killed. The whole flock had their neck wrung and laid out for him to find." George added.
"Great that makes even less sense then petrify students." Harry threw his napkin down in frustration. "This war is fucked up."
"Language."
"Sorry Hermione but it is fucked up."
"Be calm Big Brother, you will figure out that which is confusing now. When the Sun lingers in the sky you will meet a friendly spider who will take you to the ant which holds the cup of kindness and loyalty. They will help you when the darkness threatens to overwhelm you. Beware of the shadows where the Man of Iron can not see, for there is something reaching from beyond the past." Luna's voice change and her eyes glowed a bright white before returning to their beautiful sapphire color and reality returning to the seer. "Is there more tea; I seemed to have finished mine."
"Of course Luna dear." Fred smiled pouring the tiny Ravenclaw a fresh cup.
"Don't forget your biscuits. You can't have a proper cupper without chocolate biscuits." George grinned as piled Luna's plate with cookies. Harry was ever so thankful for the twins they kept thing moving smoothly for the seer as the others digested the prophecy.
The Man of Iron was definitely his dad and the Shadows could be Mandarin. They have been increasing their threat against his dad and the Avengers. But who was the Spider and ant? It wasn't Aunt Tasha because she maybe a spider but she was anything but friendly. He will have to do a little research and see what has been going on in the Muggle world, while he has been at school. This was all super important but to what end?
"Harry, are you ready to join us now?" Hermione asked gently leaning towards the Jotun without touching him. It had been a real quick learning curve for them all to not touch Harry when he was in such a state. The Jotun would fight first before asking questions. Draco couldn't count how many times he had an Ice dagger at his throat for startling the Ravenclaw.
"Yeah, sorry I was just thinking. So I think we should split up in our tasks. Malfoy and Daphne I want you to keep an eye on Zabini and Hermione you and Susan go to the library and research chickens. I know it sounds weird but there must be a reason someone would kill a whole flock. Neville I need you and the twins to work on this restorative potion." Harry handed the trio a paper with potion recipe and a stack of books. "While I was in Asgard I was able to borrow a potions book from my grandmother's library. I also brought back a Herbology book as well as some Asgard plant samples. I'm sure between the three of you all will be sorted out."
"You can count on us." The twins Saluted and Neville nodded along taking the offered material.
"Good now who brought dessert?"
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"Hey Bambi, what have you got there?"
"It's a letter from Haraldr. He was asked to help get a fellow student's mother out of England to safety. Those Dark Wizards have begun their recruitment of this generation and she refuses to give up her loyalty or her son. I am worried for our son's safety." Loki turned to his mate with worry filled eyes.
"Don't worry Lokes, Harry is a smart kid, takes after his dear old dad. I also know he is a brilliant strategist like you; I can't beat him at battleship any more. If our little Hare-bear has a plan, so hear him out and see if you need to add to it. If not then help him where he needs you. That's why we're here in the first place." Tony smiled taking his god in his arms and reassuring him.
"I guess you have a point. I will call on Jareth tomorrow to discuss this further. What have you been doing for the past four days in your lab? Winky is beginning to worry as you only come out for meals only to head straight back to the lab. As your bonded mate I must say I do not like going to sleep in an empty bed." Loki glared at his husband.
"Sorry sweetie, I don't mean to deprive you of our late night cuddles, but I've been working with Jarvis on tracking down Mandarin and better protection to avoid J, being hacked again. Cap and Frosty have found two bases empty but that's no guarantee that the next base they check out will be too. I have been working on new suits not Just Iron Man but improving the Teams' suits as well. I also have been making some adjustments to your armor too."
"Once again you have taken on too much work Anthony. What do you mean you made adjustments to my armor? You never touch another warrior's armor with out their permission!"
"Oh, but we're married now so I can poke about your closet now, can't I?"
"No you may not! I have special spells and enchantment woven into my armor and clothes. You can't just make adjustments Stark." Loki growled. Tony knew he was treading on thin ice when Loki reverted back to calling him 'Stark'.
"True that's why Harry was kind enough to get his old man the books he needed to help add protections without killing myself or weakening said armor. Did I forget to mention that I am still in the planning stages? I have gotten to putting them on your armor yet." Tony smiled as he backed up trying to put a little distance between him and the anger god. "We went over the books front to back so nothing would be missed when I began with my experiments. I have touched your armor yet but when it's ready we'll do it together okay? Come on Reindeer Games I am just trying to make sure you are well protected."
"You are very close to having your new durability tested Stark. Stay out of my Armory and when your tests are complete you will inform me before you dare even going near my armor. I believe I need to go to the gym before I do something that might cause permanent damage." Then the god was gone in a flash of green light.
"Sir, may suggest calling Master Harry to recheck your Asgardian runes as not to destroy Master Loki's armor."
"Yeah J, that seems like a good idea. Last thing we need is for Harry to have a single father again." Tony said shakily. He should have listened to Thor and Hare-Bear when they said Loki doesn't like anyone touching his things. He needed a drink while he waited out his husband's temper.
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"Nat we got a mission. Oh sorry, I didn't mean to intrude." Clint smirked at the blushing couple.
"No you're not." The Widow glared.
"I got to get back to the lab. I'll see you when you get back." Bruce said softly giving his girlfriend a soft kiss on the cheek before heading to the elevator.
"Clint I don't think you have bad timing, it's more like you wait until others are in compromising positions."
"You wound me Nat. I would never just show up to make you and your boy toy uncomfortable." The archer gave his most sincere smile but Nat knew better.
"So what's the mission?"
"Spain, there has been chatter of weapons and arms dealing with some of SHIELD's most wanted list. We're looking at two weeks minimum undercover. Man I am missing the holidays already." Clint whined as they took the elevator to the Avenger Armory.
"You're not the only one. Did you notice that Harry went through another growth spurt?"
"Yeah, I did. That Asgard fruit is really giving him a boost. He'll be taller than you yet."
"Laugh it up birdbrain. Harry's not so little anyone I get it but he's still мой маленький брат to me. I know he's safe at school, well as safe as he can be with a mad man after him but I can't help but feel something big is going to happen. Lately the feeling has been getting stronger."
"You think Harry might be in trouble?" Clint asked as the stepped off the elevator.
"I don't know. I just have this feeling. I am not sure if it Harry or the Avengers that is in immediate danger. We're splitting up and scattered all over the globe. Perfect conditions to pick us off one by one and I don't like it." The widow growled as she swiped her access card to the armory door.
"We'll radio Steve once were in the air and bring it to his attention. He and Bucky are checking out some Hydra rumors that have been popping up all over the dark net. If your feeling is right all Avengers need to take extra precautions."
"What about Harry?"
"Our little Merlin will call if he needs us but he has a good head on his shoulders. We got to trust him and believe in him. Now let's finish loading up and get on the road. The sooner we're in the air sooner we're flying back."
"Yeah, you're right. Jarvis Please relay our theories to Bruce, Tony and Loki."
"As you wish Agent Romanoff, I bid you both safe travels."
"Thanks Jarvis we'll see you when we get back." The two agents headed to the waiting Quinjet both on edge for what was to come.
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"You know you can't win. This was a stupid plan to begin with." A fait voice called out in the faint fire light.
"Jealousy doesn't be come you old friend. Things may have not worked out quite as I had planned but we must press on in the face of adversity."
"Albus you are fighting a losing battle not to mention the war."
"I am not. The world needs my guidance or we are doomed to fail."
"Our world is dying and using your students in this plan will garner you nothing but death and pain."
"A small price to pay for the greater good. Look at how other parts of the wizarding world are in peril. They are forgetting what it means to be a wizard and the magic is disappearing from our world."
"I thought that too at one time but I was wrong, Albus and you are too. The Boy will defeat you; he has the blood of the gods and the blessings of the founders. You can not hope to win and live."
"You're wrong! I will succeed where you have failed."
"That's the darkness talking. You are no longer of the light but a mere shadow of it."
"Shut up! You were the darkness that threatened our world and I stopped you! I will stop our world from collapsing and the boy will give me his power to live forever."
"Such a sad state you have become old friend. Time is short and I will see you soon."
"Knock, Knock, Albus are you ready we have a school board meeting to attend." McGonagall called from out side his chamber door. Albus came back to his surroundings sitting all alone in his rooms in the headmaster's tower. How long had he been sitting here lost in time and thought? He couldn't afford to lose such focus. He had a world to save and a savior to reel in.
"Coming Minerva, I was just finishing my meditation." The headmaster said as he opened the door revealing his Deputy-Headmistress.
"Very well we must hurry. You know Lord Malfoy is very serious about punctuality."
"Yes, he reminds us at each meeting that he is a very busy man. After you my dear, I shall follow after I lock my rooms."
"As you wish." The head of Gryffindor nodded before retreating back down the stairs. She suspected her former mentor was hiding something. She would have to keep an eye on the old man something wasn't right with him lately. She would speak with Severus later and confirm her suspicions.
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It took a few weeks to get all the plans in order and for his father to agree it was a sound plan. Harry had Malfoy and Daphne become his go between with Zabini as not to draw unwanted attention from Death Eater children. It was a quite Saturday and Snape had told him that the Headmaster and Deputy-Headmistress would be out attending a School board meeting. There was no better time to put the plan in to play.
"Okay Neo, take this note to Lady Zabini and show her what a sweet trusting owl you are." Fred smiled as Harry tied the letter to the owl's foot. They decided to use one of the Alfheim owls, as he would look less threatening to the gentle Lady than Nátt. Neo gave a gentle nip to his master's finger before taking flight.
"Everything is good to go. The brats are stuck in the tower. Ron somehow ate a puking pasty this morning and is unable to leave his bed." George laughed. "And Ginny's hair turned green during her shower this morning. She refuses to come out until her hair is red again."
"Excellent, Gred and Forge. Go back to the green houses with Neville keep working on that potion. Text me if anything happens. Malfoy and Daphne are with Zabini for the day so he doesn't blow cover accidentally. Hermione and Susan are in the Library. They said they were close to the answer to our chicken problem. I'll be back before sundown if not sooner."Harry signed before vanishing within the cloak of invisibility.
"Good luck Prince Firsty."
"No going off script!"
"Stay safe!" they chorused to the empty air.
Harry smiled beneath the cloak and walked to a safe spot to open a portal to Frigga's Meadow. Once home he took off the cloak and slipped it back in his bag.
"Welcome home Master Harry."
"Hey Jarvis are my Parents around?" Harry signed to the near by camera.
"Sir, is in the lab with Master Loki. I believe they are discussing the improvements that Sir wants to add to Master Loki's armor."
"Oh boy I better get down there before Father smites dad for unnecessary worrying." Harry ran through the manor and down to the labs.
"Lokes, it's just an added shield for protection. I know you got magic but let's say your out numbered, it can deflect bullets and other things while you fire your magic."
"Are you saying that I am like Thor and would get myself caught unguarded?"
"No! I would never say that! You are on of the smartest people I know! I'm just saying…"
"That I am incompetent!"
"No!"
"Okay Father Time out! Dad just stop talking; you are digging yourself a deep grave." Harry had opened the mind stone to grab his quarreling parents' attention.
"Hare-Bear! Oh thank god you're home!" Tony ran and pulled his son in to a tight hold and whispered in his ear. "I'm glad you decided to pop up you father was about to kill me."
"No kidding, I told you he would freak out about your upgrades to his armor." Harry sighed before wiggling out of his dad's arms. "Hi father please don't kill dad. He just wants to make sure you are well protected. Remember the missile strike on the manor? Well Dad worries you'll be surprised again these improvements let's his over active brain rest. Just like the hidden protections on his armor let's your mind rest." Harry hugged the taller god.
"I suppose you are correct."
"Wait you magicked my armor?"
"Not now Dad!" Harry glared at Tony and the genius shut his mouth not wanting to be smited by the two gods he lived with.
"Are you ready to go Father? It is time to put Lady Zabini's escape plan into action."
"Yes I am ready. I will be home late Anthony do not wait up." Loki said coolly. Though he understood what Tony was trying to do to keep him safe, he was still upset with the man for going behind his back to do it.
"Okay, take care. Love you Bambi! See you later Hare-bear." Tony waved as they disappear from sight.
When they reappeared they were in a special chamber within Gringotts. It was designed for Personal travel and Jareth gave Loki permission to use it. They made their way to the Throne room where Jareth was waiting for them. They found the Goblin King in the middle of the room sitting on the floor pouring over papers scatter around him with Alva lounging on his throne.
"Are we interrupting Godfather?"
"Haraldr, Loki welcome. Sorry about the mess but it seems the British Ministry is trying to tax my kingdom for services not renders or some such nonsense. I am trying sort out what they really want and how this nonsense tax benefits them." Jareth stood up and cleared the mess with a wave of his hand. "So what bring you both here today?"
"Today we help Lady Zabini escape England. I need to borrow Hedwig to let her family know she will be arriving today." Harry thought after giving his godfather a hug.
"She will be please to deliver it. I rarely send her out these days because Loki visits often enough that I don't have to write him a letter. She is sleeping in her tree you may take her through the Italy door."
"Thank you Godfather." The young Jotun hurried off leaving the two old friends to chat.
"Alright Loki, why are you brooding today?"
"I am not brooding. I'm just a bit vexed with my mate is all." Loki said as he summoned a chair and plopped down on the seat.
"Is the Honeymoon over already?" Jareth laughed shooing the jinx from his throne before sitting down.
"No the Honeymoon is not over. He just doubts my powers and my ability to stay safe. I knew that the Aesir never thought much of my abilities but to hear it from Anthony truly upsets me."
"You know very well Anthony thinks the world of you and would never doubt your powers. Now why are you really upset old friend?"
"Jareth, why must you poke at a festered wound?"
"Because you are too stubborn to deal with the infection. It's like that time we were stuck in the woods behind my grandfather's castle. You were to stubborn to admit we were lost so we ended up spending two days wandering around until we finally made it back to the castle."
"I wasn't the only stubborn one that day, you were so worry Lady Aria would take your treasure box away because we disobeyed them and went beyond the stables. You also refused to send a distress signal so the blame lies at both our feet."
"Yes well we were only about thirty at the time just children really. Anyway that just proves my point, stop being a stubborn child and tell me why you are upset."
Loki sighed rubbing his face with his hands gathering his thoughts. "It's hard to explain Jareth. For Centuries I have basically been on my own. I felt that I would spend my existence alone slipping in and out of the shadows and darkness. I never thought I would have a lover and a family because I was a monster that didn't deserve such happiness. Now I have a mate and a son who love and worry about me. It is unsettling to realize that it is not a dream that I will wake up from. I guess I am still coming to terms with everything."
"I have always told you never listen to the Aesir Stories they lack fact and are meant to brain wash the masses. I understand that you are still adjusting to happiness but try not take it out on Anthony. He may be Immortal now but he is still a bit fragile. I enjoy his wit and his Muggle tech is amazing. I know you love him, so good easy on the poor fellow."
"You are right I will make it up to him this evening when I return home."
"Good, dad really thinks you are going to kill him for trying to be helpful." Harry said as he returned to the throne room followed by the king's personal assistant.
"You're Majesty there is a Lady Zabini here and has a letter with your seal upon it."
"Thank you Ingram, send her in." Jareth ordered and snapped his fingers changing the room to an office once and again and then reverted their clothes to that of Muggle wear.
"Lady Zabini, you're Majesty." Ingram announced. A beautiful witch with long dark hair and delicate features entered the office. Harry could see that the Lady was tired and her soul radiated weariness. She was definitely in need of peace and safety.
"My Lady, I am please that you could make it. Let me introduce you to my old friend Loki Stark Prince of Asgard and his son Haraldr Lokison-Stark Prince of Asgard and Ravenclaw of Hogwarts."
"Good Morrow Your Majesty, your Highnesses. I must admit I knew of the plans my son has relayed to me but I did not expect such powerful protectors." The witch curtsied.
"Good Lady your son worries over your safety in these dark times. He approached my son because he knew we could help." Loki smiled gently. This poor woman was another victim in the mad man's play for power. "My Son has already sent word to your family in Italy and it will not take long for them to come to collect you."
"Thank you all so much but how shall I get there? I am constantly watch. There are many spies in the ministry I can not travel by port-key without them knowing."
"That is where I take over for the rest of the plan. We will travel through my Kingdom as it connects to all my banks. Your passport will stamped and validated at my bank in Italy all legal and England's Ministry can not touch you."
"I will be free." The lady said in relief with the barest of whisper.
"Yes you will. You can rest here as long as you like until you are ready to leave. I will take your form and lead your pursuers on a merry chase." Loki said guiding her to his now empty chair.
"Oh you plan to use Polyjuice potion?" she asked curiously.
"Uh, no Prince Loki has other talents at his disposal." Jareth chuckled and Lady Zabini gasped as Loki changed into a copy of herself.
"It's like I am looking into a mirror."
"Excellent, I shall take my leave then. I shall see you later Jareth. Haraldr write when you can and I will see you at Easter Break." Loki nodded good-bye before she glided out the London doors.
"I'll leave Lady Zabini in your hands godfather. I will see you soon. I must get back to school before I am missed." Harry signed before he hugged the king then bowed to the Lady.
"Safe travels Haraldr." Jareth nodded letting Harry know to take the travel chamber for safety reasons.
Harry left the two in the office and once out of sight he raced to the travel chamber. He had been gone most of the day traveling around the UK and Europe. He was exhausted just thinking about it. He managed to make back to the manor to have a late lunch with his dad before heading back to the castle. Harry managed to soothe his dad's worries and relayed that Loki was not mad at him any more. So everything was better on the home front. He felt that maybe things were going right for Team MAGIC, that they maybe could get a break from the stress that had been surrounding them. But that's not how things worked. He should have known better than to tempt the fates like that. Balance was what his master had drilled into his head. The world must always have constant balance or world will fall and the dark universe has a chance to consume them all. Harry had barely made it through the castle doors before Daphne and Luna came rushing towards him.
"Harry it's awful! I can't explain how it happened but it did and we all were being so careful!" The Slytherin cried.
"What is going on? Calm down Daphne I can't understand you, you're talking too fast." Harry signed
"Big Brother, Hermione and Susan have been petrified.
A/N: Okay Chapter done Now to explain why this took longer than planned to come out. I was working on both COS and GOST at the same time when my laptop decided to do updates without asking me to save. I lost two chapter and almost seven pages of work. The Buns were pissed and I wanted to chuck my laptop out the window but I remember I couldn't afford to do that so I ignore it for a week as punishment. The Plot Bunnies were forced to write their Ideas with pencil and paper. They didn't like it and are now ignoring me now that the chapters are redone. So some carrot cake is in order to get back on their good sides. Thanks for reading Keep Reviewing Plot Bunnies need food.