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 59 "Vision in the Water"
It was cold but it wasn't too bad. He could feel that his body was weightless but he couldn't see where he was exactly. He was unafraid but still felt the urgent need to be somewhere. He could see a small light that kept getting brighter the closer he got. Suddenly he was engulfed in the light.
Harry sat up gasping for air. He was drenched in a cold sweat and shaking. He reached out for his glasses only to have Butterfingers place them gently on his face. Shadow went from kitten form to regular form to cuddle his Master. This was the first clear vision since he got his new powers. While the dream wasn't anything to fear it was just very intense with the feelings of importance and connection to what he didn't know. Harry looked at the clock to see it was a little after four in the morning. The others would still be sleeping so he decided to take a walk under his invisibility cloak.
"Reow?" Shadow voiced his objection at the hand sign to stay but Harry ignored him and slipped out of his room and into the darkness.
Walking down the empty halls Harry took slow deep breaths calming his already stressed nerves. It felt like the Mind Stone was trying to tell him something but he wasn't sure what or why it was so important. As the Ravenclaw made his way to the court yard he almost bumped into the DADA Professor. What was he doing up so early and wandering the dungeons?
"I know you're there Lad, I can see you." Moody called out his magical eye roaming over to where he stood invisible.
"Professor." Harry signed after pulling off his cloak.
"So what are you doing up before dawn?" The Ex-auror asked.
"I could ask the same of you Professor but you're the Teacher. I was going to get some air and think about the Task next month." Harry shrugged as if he had not a care in the world but really his eyes were sharp taking in everything and he was on guard.
"I don't sleep much after all the years in the Aurors. I noticed we haven't had much chance to talk Potter."
"It's Lokison, Potter was my Barer's name."
"I see but you look a lot like James, he was my student when he started the Auror Academy, now you are my student. I teach these kids but they won't make it out there in the real world, but you can. I can teach you more than the others because you have the talent and smarts to become an Auror yourself." Moody smirked showing his crooked yellow teeth. Harry didn't trust him one bit.
"James was an Auror true but I am not. I am just a student and I am fine with being just that." The Ravenclaw stated watching the professor develop a facial tick showing his growing frustration.
"You are a champion Boy. You know the others are just looking for a way to win, you don't want to let your school down."
"I'm not fighting for the school; I'm fighting for my people and the realms on which they live. I won't let them down because I already solved the next task."
"Solve it already huh? So the Headmaster was right you think you're above the rules because you're smarter then the average snot nosed brat. Fine we'll see how well you do in the next task. I can promise you that our next lesson well twice as hard. I've been going too easy on you since school began and it's time you learn the meaning of Constant Vigilance! Now back to your Dorm." The DADA Professor growled.
"Yes, sir." Harry took a step forward and up on to Butterfingers who he had summoned the moment he ran into the Ex-Auror. "See you in class sir." Harry signed and gave a salute to the Professor in typical Stark sarcastic fashion before for flying off to parts unknown.
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The SHIELD agents were surrounding a warehouse getting ready to breach. The intel said that this was where the main Mandarin forces were hiding. Steve and Tony were ready for entry when alarms kept going off.
"Jarvis what is that?"
"It seems that you have tripped off an alarm connected to a self-destruct feature. You have two minutes to reach a safe distance."
"It's a trap! Everyone get clear!" Steve shouted having heard Jarvis through his com. All the agents ran as fast as they could. The explosion was huge catching a few agents with debris.
"Tony baloney managed to save the little agents. I expected you to come alone, your not much of a Team Player Stark." That Voice again seemed to cut through their secure communications.
"You again I thought you went into hiding after we discovered your lab in Europe?" Tony questioned.
"Yes well, I had to do a bit of house cleaning and dispose of unwanted moles. You'll find their bodies among the wreckage that was once a warehouse filled with failed experiments. Tell Fury to send better spies or else they will parish in the same manner."
"You Fucking Son of a Bitch."
"Temper, temper Stark, oh you AI is chasing me off the line again. Until next time." The voice was gone as Jarvis managed to take back control of the communication system.
"You hear that Eye- Patch?"
"I heard it Stark. Coulson is organizing a retrieval team. Then we'll go over the site see if there are clues, but it looks like it was just trap. Iron Man, you and Captain head back to the tower and work wit Jarvis try and chase down Mandarin." Fury growled through the coms.
"Copy that, come on Tony let's go. Clint just texted, he is heading this way with the Avenger Quinjet. He's on his way back from his last mission." Steve relayed looking up from his phone.
"Fine, but this means I'll be stuck New York while Harry is going to do the second task any day now." Tony grumbled.
"It's not like we were going to let you go watch it after the last one." Steve rolled his eyes.
"What I stayed with Dr. Weirdo; even though I wanted to blast that Crazy Old Man for bringing Dragons to the school. We have no idea what he is going to be doing next, I should be there, my son needs me."
"Harry needs you to stay put and for you to trust him because he has been training for this. He has grown a lot since we brought him home." The Captain was just as worried but he had to be the voice of reason.
"Let's just head back; I don't want to talk about it anymore." Tony was tired of hearing this over and over. He hoped that Loki would be able to convince Thor to let him attend the next task, because one of them should be there to support their boy.
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"Thor, this is ridiculous. There is no reason for me to be in Asgard as such crucial time for Haraldr and these deadly mortal games." Loki hissed as they walked through the halls of the palace.
"No Brother it was decided by Mother and Father that you should watch the task from Asgard. King Helblindi will be attending in your stead." The Thunder god explained.
"Don't pout Loki it makes you look so childish." Their companion chastised.
"You're one to talk; what are you doing here Jareth?" snapped the Chaos god.
"Oh I am just stopping by on my way to Alfheim. Princess Hela has tasked me with bringing Legolas and Frodo to the Second Task." The Goblin king smiled.
"You have been spending a lot of time with our sister; Jareth is their something you need to tell us?" Loki stopped walking to glare at his centuries old friend.
"There is nothing to tell other than we are slowly becoming friends." Jareth shrugged in innocence that the brothers did not believe in the slightest.
"Just leave him be Brother. I have the feeling that Hela will put him in his grave before he dares tries for even a kiss upon her cheek." Thor rolled his eyes. Even though he should be more concerned about the Goblin King's intentions to his sister, he was more in fear of Hela. She was the strongest of the three of them and she would torture them mercilessly if they interfered with her love life whether or not it existed.
"You're right she would but don't expect me to attend his funeral. He brought his death upon himself." Loki agreed ignoring the affronted look on his friends face.
"So rude, I have half a mind to leave right now." Jareth huffed.
"Well that explains why you are pursuing our insane sister you lost half your mind." Loki countered.
"I am not pursuing Hela, we are just barely friends. Besides if I lost my senses I blame you two for your all those adventures that we barely returned from. I'm lucky I made it passed a hundred."
"Children no more arguing. Don't make me separate you three." Frigga gave the younglings a stern look and all three bowed their heads sheepishly.
"You have not lost your touch my dear." Odin chuckled from his seat on the throne.
"A Mother never loses her sense of discipline. Now my darlings sit and tell us the news from Midgard. Also Jareth you have no need to go to Alfheim, your mother will be here this evening with Haraldr's guests." Frigga waved a hand summoning three chairs for the men before her.
"Thank you for your hospitality Queen Frigga it is nice to spend some time among friends." Jareth bowed before taking a seat.
"*Cough* Kiss Up *cough*" Thor coughed sitting down and Loki just rolled his eyes taking the last chair.
"Mother, I know that everyone thinks that Anthony and I should be sequestered away during this trial of Haraldr's but it is not necessary. We are capable of being objective." Loki tried once more to reason with his mother.
"Save your Silver Tongue for one who is not immune to your words. My Grandson is your greatest pride and joy but he is also your weakness. So you shall stay here. Now to insure that you don't pop off back to Midgard, Thor has your bracelets." Frigga announced taking her place on the throne next to Odin as Thor swiftly cuffed his brother with the bracelets before he could protest.
"I will get even Brother." Loki glared ignoring Jareth's snickering.
"I was under Mother's orders, you can't retaliate for that."
"Oh but I can, sleep with one eye open Brother."
"Enough Loki, I want to hear about Haraldr's first Task as we were unable to watch due to a council meeting that could not be put off." Frigga chided her youngest child.
"Yes Mother. Haraldr did exceptionally well, but he did have to face Midgard Dragon."
"Oh Loki you need to go into detail. Your Majesty Haraldr was Brilliant with his spells and shape shifting. First he dodged a fire ball by shifting into a snake! He was an adorable little green garden snake. Anyways then he summoned his racing broom, that is how the witches and wizards travel on Midgard, and he flew circles around the dragon. But then the Dragon broke off its chain and flew after our young champion and it was an exciting chase around the castle. I swear my heart was in my throat as it shot fire balls at Haraldr just barely missing him. Then our young prince doubled back to the nest seeking his prize of the golden egg. The dragon was hot on his tail but got tangled in the trees above its nest. The Dragon almost fell on Haraldr if it were not for our Allies the Dwarves coming to his aide and catching the dragon before it could land on my dear godson. Haraldr landed with the golden egg in hand triumphant in his task! It was glorious!" The Goblin king became so animated that he had jumped up from his seat waving his arms as he told the story of Harry's heroic battle against the dragon. It took a lot of will power for Loki not to roll his eyes at Jareth's theatrics.
"Haraldr is truly proving himself as Champion of Asgard. You have done well in raising him my son." Odin Looked upon Loki with a small sad smile remembering that he had not praised his youngest child enough and that Haraldr's skills and Magic was because Loki was powerful and just as strong as Thor.
"Thank you All Father, I am every proud of my son as well. I do not take all the credit as everyone has had a part in his training. Even mother when she has had time to visit Midgard. Although he is raised on Midgard he is a true Prince of Asgard." Loki beamed with pride.
"Aye my nephew is the pride of our house and his clan. When does the next Task take place Father?" Thor asked excited to watch Haraldr do battle in the mortal games.
"I believe it will be in three days. It's hard to judge the time difference but Hela said she will arrive to watch the task with us in the viewing pool in three days. So until then your Mother plans to host a feast to celebrate Haraldr's victories in these tasks." Odin said sitting back in his throne like he was on earth about to watch a game on the TV. He had become more relaxed in his old age and would happily let Frigga take care of things as he settled into semi-retirement.
"That is true dear, and since I have the Children here I would ask their assistance on the planning. We shall make it a viewing party and invite those closest to our Haraldr as well as the realms representatives." Frigga smiled and clapped her hands calling the servants to bring in the small dining table and to set up Lunch.
"Even the Prideful Thranduil? I thought you would have had enough of him at the Summit." Odin asked as he rose from his throne.
"Yes, even Thranduil. His son will be on Midgard watching over Haraldr it is only proper to extend the invitation. I will also be inviting King Bilbo as well. I believe that King Helblindi will be attending the task on Midgard as Family of the Champion." The queen explain sitting gracefully in her chair for lunch. She enjoyed these luncheons with her boys they were always off on either some adventure or saving the realms from the forces of evil. She missed them dearly but would take what ever time she could get with them.
"Very well Mother we are at your service. Now let's eat before Thor takes a bite out of the table." Loki agreed sitting down to the table and noticing his brother ready to fill his plate. Being on Asgard wasn't as bad as it used to be but he still rather be on Earth with his husband and son. Hopefully Anthony would be able to attend the Task and be there for their son since he was stuck off Realm.
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"So Harry, how are you going to pull off your next crazy idea?" Susan asked as she set the table for their Saturday Luncheon.
"Listening to the egg, I learned that I will be going up against the Merpeople of the lake. I am not looking forward to that. I am curious on what they have stolen from me. None of my things are missing." The Ravenclaw place his freshly baked pie on to the center of the table.
"How was your bath with Myrtle Mate?"
"I hear she likes to swim in the Boy's baths quiet often." Fred and George laughed taking their seats at the table.
"Very funny, she would not leave me alone. Eventually the Red Baron chased her out and I was able to listen to the message of the egg in peace." Harry rolled his eyes before claiming his seat at the head of the table.
"Food is here." Draco announced as he and Daphne brought in the bags and containers of Italian food. The scent of garlic filled the air as they set out the food.
"Sorry I'm late I got wrapped up in my research for my Runes homework." Hermione rushed in sitting in her usual place next to Fred.
"No problem love the food just got here." Fred reassured her with a kiss to the cheek.
"So if you are to be going up against the Merfolk that means you'll have to swim in the lake in freezing water. Also they are at the bottom of the lake, how will you get down there?" Susan asked returning to her original question.
"Well the water shouldn't be a problem as he is half frost giant. The question is how will he get down there and I may have a solution." Neville said serving himself a large piece of lasagna.
"Really? How is that; because I haven't been able to find a solution with all of my research." Harry complained sipping his minestrone soup.
"Gillyweed. I recently got this book called Magical Mediterranean Water-Plants and Their Properties. It had loads of information on them and practical uses. The problem is we don't have any Gillyweed in stock." The Gryffindor pointed out.
"Don't worry about it Longbottom I'll take care of it. We have time before the task so we should focus on our studies until then." Draco replied enjoying his Chicken Parmesan.
"Draco is right, Big Brother no need to stress yourself. It is a lovely day let's enjoy ourselves." Luna smiled dreamily.
"Fine, I'll let it go. Pass the bread sticks." Harry asked and received the basket with those fluffy crispy slices of bread. He loved Luncheon Saturday's a break from having to deal with other students in the great hall and enjoy food that is not on the regular menu.
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"Morning students. Today we will start the Second Task of the Tri-wizard Tournament. We welcome the families that have come to watch their champions in this task. After breakfast we will all head down to Black Lake where everything has been set up for the task. Now please enjoy your meal." Dumbledore announced waving his hands and food appearing on the hall tables.
"Has anyone seen Luna?" Daphne asked now that they were free to move about all of MAGIC had moved to the Gryffindor Table.
"She was called to the Headmaster's office early this morning Padma as well. I saw Professor McGonagall with Luna this morning when Padma called down from the dorms.
Something must be happening and they have been asked to be a part of it." Hermione guessed.
"HARRY! You came to be with me! I knew that you would come to me for support during these dreadful tasks." Ginny ran over and through her arms around the Ravenclaw who had got up to go visit with his family.
"Weasley please remove your hands from me." Harry's gloves said slowly. She was wrapped around him so tight that he had to switch his gloves to Morse Code.
"Harry you don't mean that."
"Ginny let him go." Fred demanded as he began to pry her arms of the Jotun Prince.
"We told you he's here to visit us, Hermione and Neville and not you." George scooped his baby sister up around the waist and turned away from Harry allowing him to escape.
"Fred, George, Stop it! We're meant to be together. I was promised the life of a lady and I intend to have it no matter what you or dad says!" Ginny yelled causing George to drop her.
"No you're not and never going to be. Go away Weasley we would like to finish our breakfast in peace." Susan said quietly pouring more pumpkin juice for her and Daphne.
"Shut up Bones! You don't know Harry like I do. He'll come to me when he realizes what losers you are." The Little red head stormed off stomping her way out of the Great Hall.
"I do not know who is more delusional your sister or the headmaster." Draco muttered so Ron who was stuffing his face four seats down wouldn't hear them.
"We're with you on that mate."
"And she is related to us!" Both twins shook their heads in misery at the relation.
"At east Harry made it over to the visitors from Alfheim. They seem to be in deep conversation." Neville pointed out hopefully Harry was getting go advice as he would be deep in lake within the hour. The rest of Magic looked over to the corner where the off worlders were and all thought the same. Draco looked to the head table and notice that Dumbledore was watching the group as well and not with good intentions either. The Slytherin mentally decided to keep an eye on the man during the task just to make sure he didn't pull any thing on the Ravenclaw.
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It wasn't long before they all were heading down towards the lake. Harry was running behind because you he had forgotten the gift from his godfather. He was going to need it for this task. He was able to talk with his Uncle Helblindi, Legolas, and Frodo asking for advice before task. Harry was told his Jotun skin would help in the icy waters and that Merfolk are not as the muggle fairy tales make them out to be. In fact they are a vicious ugly creatures descended from the blood thirsty water demons that guard the rivers of Helheim. They were brought to Midgard by the Dark Elves searching for power to take over Asgard but failed in the end. Since then they evolved into less blood thirsty creatures but still aggressive.
Harry rushed out to see that people had filled the stands along with the judges, officials and Champions were waiting for him. Percy Weasley was stomping his foot in irritation. "Where have you been were about to start!"
"Now, now Percy, Prince Harry wasn't too late. I think we can let it slide as we are just about ready to start. Please take your place with the others." Crouch smiled nervously. Harry nodded to the two and went to stand on the newly built peer with the other champions all dressed in swim wear. He transfigured his own clothes to swim trunks.
"Now Champions, in the Lake is a treasure each close to your hearts. When the bell sounds you have one hour to retrieve your Treasure and return to the surface. Points will be awarded on how you get to you treasure as well as how fast you are to return." Dumbledore explained to the Champions and there were concerned whispers among the crowd.
"KONG!" the bell rung and the champions were off. Harry waited a minute as he ate the gillyweed letting the affects take hold. When it became hard to breathe the air he fell into the water. The instant his skin touched the water his skin changed to that of his Jotun form as he became blue all over. The water was pitch black and he could barely see two inches in front of him. Good thing he went back for the Eye of the Sun. Harry pulled the eye from it's bag there by lighting up the water around him. Harry made the Eye in to a necklace so he could swim unhindered, now it joined his locket around his neck swaying in the dark water. Harry started swimming with fierce determination making up for lost time as he passed Cedric and Fleur. Both Champions decided to use a bubblehead charm. It was a charm that he had considered but dismissed due to the weakness of distraction as you had to fully concentrate on the charm or it will pop and you can't reapply with out air from the surface.
"Brother," a voice called out causing Harry to stop swimming. He opened the Mind stone as he looked around for the voice.
"Where are you?"
"I am with you Brother. Don't worry about the others they can not hear us or see us." Suddenly there was a bright but familiar light when it was clear he saw what looked like a man with impossibly red skin and what looked like the Mind Stone in the center of his forehead. That was impossible, he had the mind stone; there was no way it could exist in the same dimension. "You are right Brother; there is only six infinity stone per universe."
"Who are you and why do you call me your brother? I don't understand why you are visiting me now, but I am on a time limit."
"Don't worry we are in your mind speaking faster than time due to our connection through the Mind Stone. I am The Vision. I was created from the Mind Stone and the remains of the J.A.R.V.I.S. program then placed in the body meant for Ultron."
"Ultron?"
"In my Universe our Father, Tony Stark, created an army of Iron Man suits to protect Mankind from all threats. It was to be to be remotely control by an AI program called Ultron. Unfortunately our brother became corrupted and killed Jarvis before escaping into the internet. His plan was to kill the Avengers then kill all humans. We stopped him but it was at a great cost. Our family was shattered and shortly after they parted ways and the relationships could not be repaired and when the tried it became too late."
"Why are you here Vision? I am confused as to why the Mind Stone would call you from your Universe."
"I am here to warn you that a threat greater than you have ever known will be coming. When It will be here I do not know. Harry you must prevent Ultron's Creation in order to keep your family strong. Ultron is not needed for this Universe to defeat Thanos."
"Thanos? Who is that?"
"While this is a different Universe some things remain the same. Thanos is one of those constants in each Universe. With each War for the Infinity Stones the Avengers fight onto save the universe. To use all the stones requires the loss of Life. Tony Stark has come to his death with every end in every Universe but this Universe s different, an anomaly if you will. That anomaly is you." Visison smiled at his older yet Younger brother with pride.
"Me? What do you mean me? Are you saying that in the fight against this Thanos my Dad, our Dad Tony is going to die?" Harry was now Panicking.
"Calm down Little Brother, our father's fate is unknown in this Universe and that gives him a fighting chance. When I say you are a key factor in this change it is because one of your Multi-verses collided with one of my Multi-verse creating a very unique Timeline. I can't reveal too much about your original Universe but know you have the best life with the family you have made. You have the power to change this world for the better or worst if you so choose. While my Life in the Multi-verses is short I asked the Mind stone to copy all of my thoughts and memories to your stone so, should you ever need me I will be here for you always." Vision smiled placing a hand on Harry's shoulder showing his care and connection to the young Jotun.
"So it is as the Norns said the lives I lived are gone because this is a new universe."
"That is true but be careful with this knowledge. The Multi-verse is a dangerous place and could lead to the destruction to all Multi-verse timelines. That being said you should not tell our father about the Multi-verse existence."
"Because Dad would want to travel to the other universes and discover things that this one doesn't have." Harry rolled his eyes knowing how Tony would jump at the knowledge of other Tony Starks out there.
"Precisely. The time line of any universe is a delicate balance and we should not interfere with it, but telling that to father is like showing a child a shiny new toy then telling them they can not play with it. Now our time is at an end Little Brother but I will leave you with one last piece of advice. As people come in different shapes and sizes so do powers. Some you can see and some you can't unless you know where to look. We shall meet again Haraldr, Good Luck in your task." The mind stone on Vision's forehead glowed brighter and brighter and flashed out leaving Harry alone in the water with the others closing in on him. He had to put Vision out of his mind for now and finish the task.
Harry swam fast to the bottom of the Lake where the Merpeople were guarding the Treasures. The Eye lit the way to the four treasures which turned out to be four people tied to the bottom of the lake. They were in an enchanted sleep to they did not need to breath while under water. Harry realized that this was where Luna and Padma had been taken. There was also Cho and a young girl he had never seen before. Luna was his treasure because she meant more to him than anyone because she was his little sister of the heart. He was angry that Dumbledore would put her and the others in such danger.
He swam to Luna checking to see if she was alright. The Ravenclaw didn't cut Luna loose just yet as the others would be along soon. Cedric was the first to catch up and take Cho to the surface then Victor setting Padma free but Fleur was no where in sight. Something was wrong. Harry sent out a pulse of magic and found that Fleur wasn't in the water anymore so he had to rescue two blondes instead of one. He didn't trust the headmaster to remember to save the unclaimed treasure.
"Take only one!" the merman blocked Harry's path with a trident.
"The young one's Champion is not coming. She needs to be return to the surface." Harry opened the Mind Stone.
"She is not your treasure."
"I am Prince Haraldr of Asgard and Jotunheim; I am Crown Prince of the Yggdrasil. I am the god of Mortal souls and this soul is under my protection you will not deny me or I will send you to my aunt the Goddess of Death." Harry's eyes glowed bright green as if he was channeling the death curse through his emerald eyes. The mermen soldiers floated back being pushed by the pressure of the young god's power.
"Sorry your highness, please forgive us but we were given orders to secure our home here in the lake."
"I promise you will not lose your home. I give you my word as Prince of the Realms to secure peace and protect your home." Harry put a arm across his chest and bowed, as the Jotun way of sealing a promise.
"We accept your word as promised. You may take the treasures, hurry your time is almost up." The Merman soiled waved the others away and float off allowing Harry to free the two girls. The Ravenclaw cut them both loose pulled them up through the water with ease. They reach the dock not knowing if the time had run out or not.
The judges were conversing with each other as Dumbledore talked with the Merfolk Chieftain to see what went on in the lake. Fleur rushed to where Harry was sitting with the two girls he saved. The Beauxbatons' champion began speaking rapid French to the young girl before pulling her into a fierce hug.
"Thank you. You saved my zister even though she was not yourz to zaved." Fleur hugged Harry tightly, thanking him for bringing her sister to the surface.
"Big brother says that no one gets left behind. That is his family's Motto." Luna translated Harry's sign language.
"We have come to a decision. Miss Fleur Delacour showed an excellent use of the bubble charm but was attacked by grindylows before reaching her goal and failed to retrieve her hostage. She is awarded twenty-five points." Crouch announced.
"I don't deserve any points." Fleur muttered hugging her sister tightly.
"For Mr. Cedric Diggory who also used the bubble head charm but failed to return under the hour time limit by one minute, we therefore award him a total of forty-seven points." The announcement made Cedric sighed in disappointment but it didn't last long as Cho looked up to him adoringly. He might be down in points but he was up in relationship points.
"Mr. Victor Krum used an incomplete transfiguration, which was effective and did retrieve his hostage, he was second to return over the time limit. We award him forty points." Krum was glaring at the ground hearing this so Padma took his hand in hers giving him silent comfort. The boy really was too hard on himself.
"Now in regards to Prince Haraldr, he returned twenty minutes passed the allotted time after retrieving his hostage using gindlyweed. Well after speaking with the Merchieftain Prince Haraldr arrived at the hostages first but he stayed to make sure all of them were saved. Most of the judges feel that shows moral fiber and merits full marks. However Prince Haraldr was awarded forty-five points." There were cheers and shouts of encouragement but Harry wasn't really listening. "Now the Third and final Task will be held on the twenty-fourth of June. The Champions will be notified of what is coming one month beforehand. Thank you all for coming and supporting our Champions."
"Big Brother you saw something down there didn't you?" Luna whispered seeing that Harry was not really paying attention to Mr. Crouch's announcement.
"I will only say that it was a vision from the Norms. The task is over let's go meet with our friends from the realms." Harry signed before standing up.
"Of course, Big Brother, Evelynn has been sending me worried thoughts to me." Luna agreed as she stood up. They went to their friends who all looked relieved that they were back on dry land safer and sound.
"Haraldr my dear boy, they did not dry you? I swear they do not care if you catch your death." The Goblin King shook his head in anger as he waved his hand over the two teenagers let ting his magic wash over them to warm and dry them.
"Thank you, Godfather." Harry signed.
"No, worries Haraldr, we watched the whole thing through the Legolas' viewing circle." Jareth hugged Harry close.
"A viewing circle, what is that?" Luna asked.
"We elves have a connection with nature. We use these bowls with Elvin runes carved into them. The Task was in to the water so I was able to draw the view through the water in my bowl of Alfheim water. We were able see when the Young Veela was in distressed. Since I am part water Elf I was able to pull her to shore using my magic in the water." Legolas said sadly looking towards Fleur who was with her family still holding her sister as if afraid she would disappear.
"The Mortals here are reckless with the lives of their Young." Helblindi growled.
"You are right Your Majesty. Prince Haraldr is the only one who is prepared for such a challenge both physically and mentally. I sense a darkness surrounding these Tasks." Frodo commented as he watched the headmaster as he talked with the judges.
"I think we all do my friend, but the good Captain Krillan is guarding Prince Haraldr." Evelynn said standing close to her brother as if using him as a shield against the darkness.
"If it is alright with you all, I would like to stay on Midgard while. I want to see if I can root out the darkness or at least ways to defend against it." The Halfling knew he had to ask permission because he wasn't a Prince of the Realms. His Uncle may be king of the shire, but Frodo was just a regular Halfling who severed as counsel to the king.
"Then stay young Halfling, I am sure Prince Legolas will agree that we should never ignore the feelings sent by the Norns." The Jotun King approved.
"I agree. I will tell your Uncle that you are well and are supporting our young Champion." Legolas smiled patting Frodo on the back in support.
"We'll be happy to have you. I'll get the house elves to make you a room with us." Harry signed.
"Yes the more the merrier, but now is the time for the winning feast I see the others are waiting." Jareth smiled pointing out the group of MAGIC students talking with the other Champions looking in their direction. Harry waved to his friends with a shy happy smile. They were all a team and always will be. His Friends at Hogwarts as well as the ones from the realms were all there to support him. Together with his family, the future was going to be better and Thanos wouldn't stand a chance against them.
A/N: I want to say sorry that this Chapter is so late. I had planned to Post this chapter weeks ago but I had health issues that preventing from writing and posting. I am doing better now that I am under doctor's care. The Plot bunnies have been with me making sure I'm eating right and doing Physical Therapy. So I am writing a little here and there trying to get my rhythm back. I'm not giving up on this story or any of my worlds I've created but I wanted my readers to know things might be slow for awhile until I'm back at 100%. Thanks for Reading keep Reviewing, the Plot Bunnies need food.