AN: I want to explain why the Weasleys were portrayed as selfish People in the last chapter. I wanted them to say it as a way for Molly to release her stress due to what happened both now and in the past and for Ritsuka to misinterpret it. I changed a bit of dialogue in the last chapter in Molly's part. As for Ron and Ginny, I want Harry to open their eyes to what they're doing with the Lessons he learned from the Servants is wrong when he goes to Hogwarts. The Weasleys won't be like the Weasleys in the New Orders, I want them to be stuck with Dumbledore for a good while only for Chaldea to show them the find a way out later, just let the story flow please.
Ch 88 Into Unknown Territory Pt 2
It was Chaos in Diagon Alley, for the first time since the First Wizarding War the entire Alley was in shambles.
Wizards, Witches, and Children of all kinds were running away from the source of the panic. The Ministry and Dumbledore were called in to quickly resolve the situation they were in,
"This way, this way!" Arthur Weasley called for the fleeing People, showing them where there were fewer Flames. "Molly!" He called for his Wife, searching for her.
Arthur then spotted his Wife trying to douse the Flames with the Water Charm to free some who were trapped behind them. "Arthur, I can't get rid of these Flames!" Molly exclaims, trying her best to free them.
The Weasley Head quickly went to his Wife's side, aiding her with ridding the Flames. "Auguamenti!" He held his Wand, Casting a Water Charm along with Molly to extinguish the Fire.
However, the Flames won't go out. It only grew larger as time went by, soon it burst wildly, burning anyone who was trapped within.
The People screamed as their flesh burned from within the Fire. "NO!" Molly exclaims, reaching her hand out in vain, "Not again! I won't let anyone die again! Auguamenti!" She exclaims, Casting the Water Charm once more.
"Molly!" Arthur grabs hold of his Wife, preventing her from exhausting any more of her strength. "You can't save them anymore, th-they're…gone."
The red-haired Woman's eyes widen, shaking her Head at her Husband's words. "N-No, I-I won't stop. A-Arthur, I won't stand by and let People die!" She exclaims, tears forming from her eyes. "N-Not again, I don't want this to turn out like with Gideon and Fabian! T-That's why I said those things, only if we have Money then…then…" She cried, wishing they could do more.
More like how James and Lily were always giving the Order Money for the injured. Money that could buy Medical Potions to save lives.
Molly always wanted to do more for the Greater Good, but can't due to their Financial Situation. The only reason she agrees to have her Daughter Engage with James and Lily's Son was to ensure that they're Money was to a good cause. "I-I'm sorry Arthur, I know that I wasn't acting myself at the Teashop. I-I was so stressed. With Percy being held back, Charlie losing his Job, and Sirius and Remus missing along with Harry Potter-"
"I-I know, Molly. I know." Arthur said, pulling her away from the Black Fire. "I understand what you're trying to say." The Wizard said, holding Molly close to him,
The red-haired Man sighs, understanding why his Wife acted as she did before. "For now we have to do what we can for those here," Arthur said to her, calming Molly down.
"R-Right, yes of course," Molly said, wiping away the tears, turning to the scene on what they can do now. "Merlin's Beard, this is worse than we thought. At this rate, the whole Alley will burn down."
"Arthur, Molly," The two Weasley Parents turn around, seeing Dumbledore arriving with Fudge, Umbridge, Shaklebolt, Moody, an Unspeakable, and a few Aurors. "What are you two doing here?" The Headmaster asked, not expecting them to show.
"Explain yourself, Weasley this instance. Are you the cause of these Flames!?" Fudge asked, assuming that this was Arthur's fault.
Arthur shook his Head immediately, answering the Minister of Magic. "No Minister, both me and my Wife decided to go on a little excursion due to my Day Off." The Head of Misuse of Muggle Artifacts explains to his Boss. "The Fire happened when we were exiting the Teashop."
"It's true, we're trying to help save anyone who was trapped within these Flames," Molly said, supporting her Husband's words.
"Hmph, an unlikely Story. Minister, I do believe these two know something-"
Dumbledore cleared his throat, interrupting Umbridge's sentence. "Cornelius, I can vouch that both Molly and Arthur here are truly doing their best to help everyone here." The Old Wizard said, his eyes twinkling in the Minister's direction. "I believe you should send off your People to help to…"
Fudge nodded, turning his attention back to the situation. "A-Anyways, Weasley you and your Wife will assist with the evacuation." He said, ordering a few Aurors to help anyone in need.
"Yes Minister." The Aurors said, that having Shaklebolt led them to find anyone Witch or Wizard who needed help.
The only People left were the Unspeakable, Fudge, Umbridge, Moody, and Dumbledore. "Now that's settled…"
"Minister, I do believe our first priority is to douse the Flames before they spread," Umbridge said, raising her Head like a High Horse. "How impudent, a simple Water Charm could deal with this Fire in no time flat." She pompously held her Short Wand and Cast the Charm. "Auguamenti,"
The Pink Toad Cast the Spell, however, it only spreads the Fire. Umbridge stepped back, seeing the Flames grow. "W-What's this!? These Flames aren't going out."
"Interesting, I haven't seen this type of Fire for a long time." The Unspeakable said, observing how the Flames were.
Fudge turns around, looking at the Unspeakable. "W-What do you mean? T-Tell us now!" He ordered,
"That Fire is a Spell, it can only be extinguished when the caster is defeated." The Unspeakable said, informing the group of the truth about the Flames.
"Then we have to find whoever is making this Fire." An old blonde Auror with a Metal Leg said, "How do we find this Dark Wizard?" Alastor Moody asked the Unspeakable.
The Unspeakable looks at the group, relaying the information he has. "To find the caster, we have to follow where the Fire is the largest." He explains how to find the Wizard behind this mess.
Everyone looked, seeing where the Flames were the largest, "There, at the end of this Street." Dumbledore pointed out where the most Heated area of Diagon Alley was.
"T-Then we should go and arrest this Wizard or Witch who caused this much destruction," Fudge said, his hands shaking as he held his Wand.
The group made their way to where the centermost of the Fire. While they were running through the Flames, trying not to get burned Moody spotted something within the Flames ahead. His Eye over his Right side saw something odd just ahead of them. "Albus, something is inside the Flames. Something with powerful Magic is ahead of us." Moody informed the Headmaster of Hogwarts,
Dumbledore knew Moody's eye could detect odd Magic from a mile away. He could always trust the old Auror when something is strange, "Alastor, what do you see?" The Old Wizard asked,
"It's hard to make out with the Flames around, but I think I see a few People inside the Flames." Moody informed Dumbledore of what his Eye detected. He then gave a gruff, adding to what he said. "It must be the Dark Wizards who caused this mess."
"Whoever it is, they'll pay for what they did to Diagon Alley-"
Coming out of the Flames, two Humanoid Objects were thrown right out from the Flames. "Watch out!" The Unspeakable cried out, warning everyone of the incoming Objects.
Everyone moved out of the way, watching as the incoming Object crashed in between them. "'W-What was that just now?" Fudge asked, looking at whatever came out of the Flames.
Umbridge gazed over the burnt Objects, she sneered at how unsightly it was. "What an ugly things, they look like one of those Toys from that Toy Shop down the Street." The Pink Toad spoke, glaring at it.
Dumbledore looked at the Puppest, it was Human size and it was armed with some kind of Battle Axes. However, the components were complicated, almost like they were meant to move on their own. "What can you make of this, Alastor?" He asked the Old Auror.
Moody took a peak at the Puppet, he has seen a lot of things during his time as an Auror. "This Puppet, it seems it was made for Combat and based on its stings. Someone created this thing to fight for them." He said, gazing over to the Flames. "And whoever is the mastermind is just a few feet ahead." He motions to the Wall of Flames, where Figures are Fighting within it.
"I'll handle this." Umbridge steps forward, announcing to the People within. "As the Undersecretary of the Minister of Magic, I hereby order you to stop this tomfoolery at once-"
"Berserker!" A young Man's voice called for a mindless Warrior,
"Madam Umbridge now is not the time to use your Authority here-" Dumbledore paused, witnessing something emerging from the ground.
Large black Stakes burst from the pavement, some almost taking out the Pink Toad's foot. "AH!" Umbridge toppled back, almost being skewered by the sharp Objects.
"D-Dolores!" Fudge exclaims, heading to the small Witch.
Umbridge huffs, glaring at those on the other side who almost killed her. "How dare you Attack me! I am Dolores Umbridge, Undersecretary of Minister Fudge!" She took her Wand, calling out to whoever was behind the Walls of Flame and Stakes. "You are hereby under arrest for attempting to kill a Ministry Official and…"
Dumbledore allowed Umbridge to go on and on, however he was focused on what had occurred. 'Those Stakes came out of the ground from nowhere, it's not from any traps here. Because there's no traps here to activate it,' He gazes over to Moody and the Unspeakable, who looks like they don't know what happened. 'Just what is going on here…could it be the Dead Apostle?' He ponders, looking back at the obstacle before him.
While thinking, the Headmaster of Hogwarts heard the clashing of Weapons emitting from the other side of the Wall.
On the other side of the Wall of Fire, Ritsuka sighs seeing they have blocked off anyone from entering the Battle. "Good, now they can't enter. Sorry about your Puppet, Father." Ritsuka looks at the young Priest. (Insert [FGO] Ordeal Call II (Id) - Battle BGM)
Mario scoffs, seeing he's almost useless in this fight. "Don't be, considering that the Dead Apostle going around is a Servant, it's your jurisdiction. Besides, as a Representative of the Holy Church, it's my Duty to observe this Battle by the agreement between us and the Three Founding Families." The Priest said, knowing the deal between the Church, the Clocktower, the UN, and Chaldea anything Servant related falls under Chaldea. "Noel, stay on standby."
-ZZZ- Tch, yes Sir, -ZZZ- Noel spoke through the Comms,
Ritsuka nodded, looking back at the Battlefield. "Any luck Holmes?" He asked his Advisor if he figured something about the Avenger.
Holmes focused on the Battle, observing how the Avenger fights. "I'm afraid not, this is truly an unwanted scenario." He said, admitting he was perplexed with the situation. 'A Dead Apostle turn Servant? Nothing like that has ever occurred other than Lady Brunestud. The other Vampiric Servants were only that due to Legends depicting them as such and Ms. Akuta is just a Vampiric Elemental…'
Vlad III was the main combatant in this Battle against the Dead Apostle. "GAH!" He thrust his Lance at the Enemy Servant.
"HA!" The Avenger swung his Sword, clashing with the Lance of the Impaler.
Their Weapons clashed, thrust by thrust, slash by slash. The two Servants were powerful, both showed skills with their respective Weapons.
Vlad III swiftly maneuvered away from the Avenger's slash, spinning his Lance to thrust it into the side of his Helmet.
The Avenger shifted his Head, causing the Blade of the Impaler to scratch his side.
The two move aside before going back in, exchanging blows with their Weapons.
The two then took the moment to find a weak spot in their stances and took them. Both Weapons interlock the other, creating a standstill. "Splendid, it's been some time since I've fought a renowned Warrior." The Avenger of Hallows stated, "For a Berserker, you aren't mindless after all."
Vlad III scoffs, still trying to get an upper hand in their bout. "Just because I'm a Berserker, doesn't mean I'm a mindless brute, Avenger." He said before smirking, "Back when I was Alive, I was well-known for my Strategic Battles." The Impaler gazes upwards, causing the Avenger to follow his eyes.
"Heh, you're forgetting something Avenger. If you fight one of us, you fight all of us!" Robin Hood said, releasing a barrage of Arrows at the Servant.
"Ngh!" The Armored Dead Apostle growls, his Cape flurried as it turns into Flames. The Flames burned away Robin's Arrows,
"Foolhardy! I have my way of protecting myself from projectiles!" Avenger announced, proving that any Arrows that the Man in Green tries to use will be burned away easily.
Robin smirks, looking down at the Enemy Servant. "You think so, Avenger?" The Archer asked,
"Berserker!" Ritsuka cried out, holding his Hand out to his Servant, sending him Support.
Vlad III smiled, feeling the extra boost from his master. "Much appreciate it, my master!" The Berserker grunted, throwing the Avenger's Sword up in the air.
The Impaler leaps back as he reaches his Hand out. "All me to show you what I can do, Avenger of Hallows!" Vlad III said, raising his Hand out,
Stakes burst from the ground, hurling straight for the Avenger Servant. Avenger leaps back, dodging the Attack as the Stakes pierce the Wooden door of a Store.
Just when the Armored Dead Apostle was about to land, Vlad III smirked, "Got you," The Berserker said,
Stakes sprouted from the Body of the Avenger, causing him to Fall. "Now begone, from below!" Vlad III raised his hand, causing Stakes to emerge from where he was falling.
The Stakes impaled the Servant, trapping him in a cage of Stakes.
Vlad III smiled, seeing the Avenger trapped. "You're defeated, Avenger. Since my Lance touched you, I can sprout my Stakes anywhere. Including within your own Body." The Berserker turns to his master, "Now master what shall we do-"
"Lord Vlad! Don't drop your guard down!" Holmes shouted, seeing something he didn't see.
"F…F…Fiendfyre." The Avenger burst into Flames, burning away Vlad III's Stakes.
The Berserker growls, raising his Lance to deflect the Flames that spread from the explosion. "Tch," He clicked his teeth, seeing his trap didn't work. 'How is this possible? No Servant could break free from that move other than those who are skilled. Is Avenger a skilled Knight or is it because he's a Dead Apostle…'
Everyone watches as the Avenger stands before them, "No matter what…my Vengeance shall not be contained!" The black Armored Servant said, his red eyes glaring at Vlad and the others.
Robin continued shooting his Arrows, despite being burned away by the Avenger's Flames.
Mario huffs, crossing his arms. "So, what's your plan now, master of Chaldea? Clearly, your Servants aren't doing shit to this Dead Apostle Servant." The blonde Boy said, seeing how much of a difference between Vlad III and Avenger of Hallows.
Holmes studied the Avenger Servant, seeing him being weakened for some reason. "Mr. Fujimaru, Avenger of Hallows seems to be weakened." The Ruler stated, "Now's the time to strike,"
"Seems I have no choice," Ritsuka raises his hand, gripping it into a fist. "By my Command Seal, Vlad III release your Noble Phantasm against our Opponent!" Ritsuka's Command Seals flashed as one disappeared, traveling towards the Berserker.
"As you wish master!" Vlad III felt the Magical Energy from his master's Command Seal, giving an extra boost to his Power.
Avenger sensed the surge of Magical Energy coming from the Berserker. 'No, not now. I need more…more Magic…' He said to himself, sensing some Magic behind the Flames the Chaldeans, and the Priest. "There,"
The Armored Dead Apostle lunges forward, using his speed to maneuver around the Impaler. "No!" Vlad III exclaims, assuming he's after his master.
"Mr. Fujimaru, Father Bestino!" Holmes steps in front of the two Humans, ready to use Baritsu to deflect the incoming Enemy.
"Shit, shit, shit!" Robin cursed, running across the rooftops to get a better aim for the Dead Apostle.
Ritsuka and Mario watched as the Avenger Servant made their way to them. Both have a brave face, having experienced Enemies charging up to them.
Just as Holmes is about to deflect the Dead Apostle, he dodges the Ruler's movements. He steps to the right, heading straight into the Flames.
Ritsuka and Mario turn around, seeing the Servant dispel his Flames revealing the Minister, Umbridge, Moody, the Unspeakable, and Dumbledore still waiting on the other side. "NO!" Ritsuka exclaims, knowing what the Dead Apostle is after.
The Wizards and Witch saw the Armored Dead Apostle burst through the Flames, each holding their Wands at him. However, his speed was too fast for them to react quickly.
"You're mine!" The Avenger took the closest Wizard to him by the shoulders, landing behind the group.
Everyone saw the Dead Apostle take the Unspeakable right under their noses, "LET HIM GO!" Ritsuka steps out of the Flames with his Servants,
Mario on the other hand made himself scarce, not wanting his cover blown.
Dumbledore quickly shifted his Head from the Dead Apostle to the young Man standing among the Flames. His eyes spotted someone, a young Man with black hair, however, when he looked at him with twinkles in his eyes a sudden thump caused him to gag. "GAK!" He coughs, unsure why.
"W-What was…t-that?" Dumbledore asked, seeing a Black Aura surrounding where his Magic Core was. No, not surrounding it, it was it. This Wizard's Magic Core was pitch Black like a Stain in his very Magic. "W-Who is-" He paused, hearing Moody approaching the Dead Apostle. He turns to get the Face of this Person, but the Flames around him cover him.
Moody held his Wand, marching forward. "You good for nothing Bloodsucker! You better let go of that Unspeakable or els-"
"Or what, Human? It doesn't matter what you say, my thirst for Vengeance will never be quenched!" Avenger spoke, his Helmet cracked, revealing his set of Fangs.
The Unspeakable tried to get free from the Dead Apostle's grasp, but it was futile. "NO! I DON'T WANT TO BE DRAINED OF MY MAGIC! IT'S THE ONLY THING I COU-GAAAAAAAHHHHH!" He screamed as the Servant bit into the Unspeakable.
"MONSTER!" Umbridge exclaims as Fudge cowers in fear. "I'll teach you lowly Creature where you belong! Bombard Maxima!" The Toad shot the Explosion Charm at the Dead Apostle, expecting it to be effective against him.
Moody followed suit, aiming his Wand at the Dead Apostle. "Bombarda!" He Cast the same Charm, adding a little kick to it.
"Dolores, Alastor, that won't work!" Dumbledore exclaims, seeing what the Dead Apostle is capable of.
The Avenger drops the Unspeakable, Dead upon dropping as he materializes his Sword. "I am Flames…I am Hatred…" With a swing of his Sword, he cut through the Charm, dismantling it before it went off.
Dumbledore saw a glimpse of the Silver Sword, gasping at the sight. "N-No…it can't be it…"
"I am Retribution!" He lunges forward, his eyes set on Umbridge.
Ritsuka held his hand, "NOW!" He cried out, taking the opportunity to strike.
Vlad III came out of the remains of the Flames, staring at the Enemy Servant.
"Covered in Blood, I hereby offer up my Life!" The Berserker emits a dark Aura around,
Dumbledore and the others watched as they felt the Aura coming from the Berserker. "W-What is t-this M-Magic?" Fudge trembles, feeling the terror upon seeing the Servant about to release his Noble Phantasm.
"D-Dark Magic? Moody, can you tell what's happening?" Dumbledore asked the Old Auror, wanting to know what kind of Magic this Stranger was using.
Moody did so, however, his eye failed to come up with results. "I-I don't know, Albus! This is entirely new to me!" The Old Auror stated, unable to answer him.
Vlad III twirls his Lance behind him, moving his other hand across his Face. His eyes glowed, growling at the Avenger.
"Kazikli Bey!"
The Impaler extends his Hand out, causing a horde of Stakes to rise from the ground. Each Stakes were covered in a Dark Aura around them, hurling towards the Enemy Servant.
The Avenger held his Sword, seeing the Stakes coming straight for him were different from the ones Vlad III used before. "A Noble Phantasm, heh, then I shall respond with my-huh? What do you me-fine, I can see what you're saying, master…" He said, speaking to his master.
"However, if I'm to retreat, I will at least a bit of my Vengeance against this World!" The Dead Apostle ignited the Flames on his Blade, raising it in the air. "Feel my unrivaled Retribution!" The Flames grew larger as he swung down at Vlad III's Noble Phantasm.
The Blade and the Stakes collided, causing a large explosion to occur in the middle of the Alley.
"BLOODY HELL!" Moody exclaims, never seeing anything like this before.
Ritsuka stood behind Vlad III as Holmes and Robin gathered around him. "Did we get him?" Robin asked, unable to tell due to the smoke.
Holmes shook his Head, answering the Archer. "No, we have not. The Dead Apostle, rather Avenger of Hallows has escaped." The Ruler said, observing the Battle between the two.
"Tch, I failed to eliminate the Enemy, master." Vlad III turns around, looking at his master with shame.
"No, don't be Berserker. We didn't account for the Dead Apostle to be an Avenger." Ritsuka said, assuring the Berserker he didn't do anything wrong. "However, we did receive valuable intel about the workings of the Wizarding Community." He added, looking on the positive side of this encounter.
"Dumbledore! What in the Name of Merlin is going on!" A rather annoying voice screeched in the air, "I thought you said this was a simple excursion, but it was nothing like you said!"
Ritsuka turns his Head, seeing an Old Man and a Handicapped Man being sized up by a stunt Pink Toad. "You better explain yourself, Dumbledore or the Ministry will have your Job!" Umbridge threatens him. (End Song)
"D-Dolores, there's no need for threats." Fudge tried to calm the situation. "T-This incident clearly is a situation that went out of hand." The Minister spoke to her,
"Madam Umbridge, Cornelius is right. It's clear to me that this is You-Know-Who's Followers' attempt to strike Fear into the Wizarding World." Dumbledore said, explaining to the Ministry Officials. However there was something else he needed to do,
"Master," Ritsuka turns to Holmes, hearing him speak. "We should make ourselves scarce. Father Bestino already left with his Assistance moments ago." The Detective suggested to his master.
Robin Hood nodded, agreeing with Holmes. "We have already blown our cover and most likely they saw your face master." The Archer added, eyeing the Wizards before them.
"I agree, master." Vlad III said, a three-for-three agreement between the Servants.
Ritsuka nodded, not wanting them to see his face now that the Battle was over. "Right, let's go." He said, as his Shadow merged out from underneath. "Dantes,"
Dantes appeared before the Chaldean master, "Master, I have secure passage away from this Community." The Avenger spoke, working behind the scenes as always.
"Thanks, Count."
Back with the Wizards, Dumbledore spoke to both Fudge and Umbridge about what he saw. "If we want any information about what has occurred here, then there's a Person that is on the forefront of it all." He said, remembering the young Man standing among the Flames.
"I saw him too, Albus. That Dark Wizard who used that Dark Spel-"
"Not him, Alastor but a young Man who shouted earlier." Dumbledore turns to where Ritsuka once stood, however, he is gone along with the others. Especially the one fought the Dead Apostle, "He's gone…"
Everyone looked at where Dumbledore was looking, but no one was there. Fudge shook his Head, moving on from what Dumbledore said, he paid attention to the burnt Alley. "Regardless, we have to cover this up and explain to the Reporters from the Daily Prophet what happens."
"Cornelius, I do believe that informing the rest of the Wizarding Community may cause panic," Dumbledore stated, wanting this incident to be known by a small group. "For now we need to focus on finding that-"
"Hmmph," Umbridge hums, causing the Old Headmaster to stop his words. "Headmaster, I do believe now it isn't the time to start looking for his mysterious Person. Clearly, the Flames were playing tricks on your eyes." The Pink Toad said, turning to the Dead Unspeakable before them. "For now, we have to cover up our Dead Unspeakable before the Media gets a hold of this."
Fudge nodded, "G-Great idea, Dolores. We need to clean Diagon Alley of any residue of the Fire and come up with a cover Story about this Incident." The Minister said, not wanting the Blood of the Dead to be on his Hands.
Dumbledore didn't object, in fact, he had other things on his mind than Public knowledge of the Incident. The young Man whose Magical Core was Black as a Moonless Night Sky and a presence of an unknown sense of Fear.
"Albus," Moody spoke, looking at the Leader of the Order of the Phoenix, "What is it? You look like you've seen a Ghost or something."
The Old Wizard turns to his most faithful Member of the Order. "Alastor, I do believe there's something else going around here," Dumbledore said, remembering the young Man and the other Man who fought this Dead Apostle. "That Man…something about him gives me an odd feeling. In any case, if we want answers behind this incident, that Man might lead us to the answer." He said, wanting to search for the Man with the Black Magic Core.
AN: How do you like it? Please leave a comment or review. Also, feel free to guess who the Avenger of Hallows is.