Archimedes lifted one of his wings as he pointed towards Jasper and Horace, "We shall start with you two. What are your names?"
"We're Jasper and Horace, Mister Owl. We have no family names, we did many years ago, but we have long forgotten them by now," Jasper spoke for the both of them, as he usually did since their younger years.
"While I appreciate the respect, none of that Mister Owl business, my name is fine by itself. After the test, you may end up taking on a new family name, albeit from an old forgotten family. Now, poke one of your fingers with these ebony needles and allow for the needed drops of blood into one of these bowls."
Jasper and Horace approached a bowl each and grabbed the aforementioned needle that stuck up from the bowl, like a straw. They did as they were told, not flinching as they pricked their left thumb. They allowed for the allotted amount of blood to fall into the bowl before moving their hands away. Jareth flicked his hands their way, which caused the small holes on their thumbs to close and heal. With another wave of his hand, Jareth summoned several pieces of black scrolls tied in cords of purple and silver.
The silent goblin up to this point, Silverhowl finally spoke, explaining the scrolls, "Once the bowls have done their work, a scroll will be dipped inside the mixture, which will then be absorbed into the parchment. Once everything is said and done, the cord will unveil itself of the information it has gathered from both your blood and newly awakened magick cores."
They either sat or stood in silence, several of them witnessing real magick for the first time in their lives. The bowls shook slightly as the three time-travelers spoke softly in tongues they didn't understand, only King Jareth reacting ever so slightly, seemingly as if he could understand what they were saying. The water began to boil for a few seconds, which caused the boys to grab their chests in pain, while Cruella and the other humans looked at them in concern, as the pain mentioned earlier by Archimedes took root but as quickly as it started, it disappeared just as quickly. Soon after the bloody water was absorbed into the two scrolls, being lifted into the air after the bowls became emptied.
"We will start with Jasper," intone the ancient owl, who flicked his wing at the scroll that came out of Jasper's bowl, causing the cord to unknot itself and letting the scroll unfurl itself to full length, while words in blood red started to appear, Jareth proclaiming as follows for all to see and hear.
Squib Magickal Restoration Inheritance
Performed by Merlin, Archimedes and Madam Mim
Witness by Goblin King Jareth
Name: Jasper
Family Name: None
Birth: May 25th, 1984
Age: 26
Star Sign: Gemini
Animal Zodiac: Rat
Ethnicity: Grecian Londoner
Parents: Dead
Siblings: None
Brother of Honor: Horace
Magickal Bloodline Restored:
Ancient Ancestor: Hercules, Son of King Zeus and Queen Hera
Ancient Ancestor: Megaara, Queen of the Underworld
Ancient Ancestor: Asha, Magick Queen of Rosas
Recent Ancestor: Blaise Alexander Shacklebolt
Vault(s):
Olympus Vault of Hercules
Underworld Vault of Meg
Rosas Vault
Partial access to the Shacklebolt Family Vault
Heirships/Lordships:
King of Rosas, the Island Kingdom of Wishes
Possible Heir to the Shacklebolt
Properties:
Heavenly Royal Suite - Mount Olympus
Underworldly Royal Suite - The Underworld
Royal Castle - Rosas
Businesses:
25% income of all businesses on Mount Olympus
25% income of all businesses in the Underworld
50% ownership of all businesses in Rosas
Magickal Abilities Gained:
Super strength and durability (Divine blood)
Access to the dominions of of Zeus and Hera (Divine blood)
Access to the dominions of Megara (Divine blood)
Wish Magick (Rosas)
Fluent in Greek, Roman and Latin (Divine blood)
Fluent in dead languages (Divine blood)
Weaving (Rosas)
Wandless Magicks (Divine blood)
"Now for Horace," continued Archimedes.
Squib Magickal Restoration Inheritance:
Preformed by Merlin, Archimedes and Madam Mim
Witness by Goblin King Jareth
Name: Horace
Family Name: None
Birth: July 29th, 1985
Age: 25
Star Sign: Leo
Animal Zodiac: Ox
Ethnicity: Londoner-German
Parents: Dead
Siblings: None
Brother of Honor: Jasper
Magickal Bloodline Restored:
Ancient Ancestor: Ravenna, Witch Queen of the Black Forest
Ancient Ancestor: Mother Superior Gothel, Witch Nun of the Black Forest
Recent Ancestor: Phineas Nigellus Black
Vault(s):
Black Forest Vaults
Partial access to the Black Family Vaults
Heirships/Lordships:
King of the Black Forest (magickal kingdom, Germany)
Possible Heir to the Black Family
Properties:
Ravenna Castle - Magickal Germany, Black Forest
Gothel Tower - Magickal Germany, Black Forest
Businesses:
50% ownership of all businesses in the Black Forest
25% income of all businesses in the Black Forest
Magickal Abilities Gained:
Transformation (Black Forest)
Metamorphmagus (Black)
Plant tongue "Language of Plants" (Black Forest)
Plant Manipulation (Black Forest)
Madness Control (Black)
Glass Manipulation (Black Forest)
Wandless Magicks (Black Forest)
"That ends the first of these tests. Congratulations, young men. You're the first in this current era who have undergone this restoration," explained Madam Mim, while Merlin grinned happily and Archimedes rolled his eyes, impatience as was his usual self.
"Yes, yes, all very good and whatnot. Can we continue on, please?"
"Now see here, you stuffy owl, at least give them a few moments to take in this new information. I'm sure some have questions," Merlin rebukes his old friend. He looks to the new wizards in question, "Well, Jasper and Horace? Any questions before we move on?"
The two looked at each other briefly before Horace asked, "Does that mean we're rich?"
Cruella gave a light chuckle while Jasper rolled his eyes at the oblivious. "Indeed, it does, Horace" replied Jareth, "The awakening of these old bloodlines comes with the businesses that were still in place originally when the main bloodlines ended. While I'm familiar with your ancestors Horace, it's dear Jasper here who is more like family to me."
"Why's that," inquired Jasper, looking confused.
"Not many beings know this, outside of most non-human races, but I am far older than I appear before you. Hercules was a cousin of mine. My father, King Oberon of Avalon, is of Olympus blood. Funny thing, while I'm on the subject, dear Merlin here is one of my many half siblings, which in turn makes him related to you Jasper, albeit distantly." Jasper and the other humans stared wide eyed at both Jareth and Merlin, speechless for sure.
Merlin rolled his eyes at Jareth, "You sure do love to shock people with that little nugget, don't you, big brother?" Jareth merely smiled at that.
Archimedes hooted sourly, "Hmm. Must be a family trait then, this silly obsession of yours with shock and awe," which Madam Mim softly laughed at the statement, "Moving on then, for the next two, I declare it shall be…."
"WAIT!" yelled Jasper.
Archimedes fell off Merlin' shoulder and was halfway to the ground before he recovered his balance, flying to the small bird perch that Jareth kept on the corner of his desk, settling down before demanding, "What in the name of Hades was that, boy?! Can't it wait?!"
Jasper looked slightly apologetic but shook his head all the same. "I just realized something that I deeply wish to do now before more distractions come up and I eventually forget this." He walked over to Cruella, who was still holding baby Harry, "Can I borrow Harry for a moment, Cruella?"
She nodded, handing Harry over to Jasper, who in turn then walked over to Horace, "Horace mate, hold Harry for a bit." Horace took the baby into his arms while Jasper returned to Cruella, before dropping to one knee, receiving gasps from those who knew what was about to happen, most notably from Artie and Madam Mim, while John and Merlin looked on with pure joy in their eyes.
"Cruella, we have known each other for these last thirteen years now. We have had many great adventures together all though London, pickpocketing fools of all kinds and creating beautiful chaos in our wake. Then our greatest heist happened soon after I got you that job with Liberty, where we went to face the Baroness, the greatest influence of all of London then, who just so happened to be your birth mother. I was there for you after you lost the mother of your heart and soul Catherine, there while you made a name for yourself among the Underground and street rats, the birth of Cruella properly, the rise of Cruella, the Baroness' fall from grace and the burial of your past in the form of Estella Von Hellman. I wish to continue experiencing deeper adventures with you as you continue to make history. I wish to be there with you as you raise Harry as your son, who I hope I can call my own son too. So, Cruella De Vil, will you do me the honor of allowing me to become your husband and being renamed Jasper de Vil in your honor?"
Cruella was certainly shocked beyond reason. Barely twelve hours have passed since she learned of a whole new world, decided to adopt a child, learned legends were real and that she was soon to be a new witch. If she was anyone but Cruella, she surely would have fainted deeply by now. While she did indeed love Jasper like that, she knew he battled self-doubt and tried to prove he could stand among the social elite with his master manipulation skills that made their thieving days so fun and exciting. Jasper never asked her to change who she was, and he was doing so again, breaking tradition in order for her to keep her name. She also had a good idea why he would ask this now, not caring of the fact that a legendary wizard was in their current presence. His inheritance test should him to be someone above even her but instead of using it against her, he used it to give himself the courage to make this move that would change their lives forever, depending on how she answered.
Of course, she was always planning to give this answer. "Yes, Jasper. I accept everything about you and will take you forever more, Mr. De Vil."
Jasper sprung from the floor as fast lightning, grabbing Cruella around the middle while he lifted her into the air and began to spin around, laughing as tears ran down his face. Cruella also laughed with joy. He then gently kissed her, an action he has been dying to do for the last three years. Artie and Madam Mim cried tears of happiness, something Mim didn't do often, while John and Merlin looked proud. The goblins clapped excitedly, unions being an important part of their culture, while Jareth looked smug, as if he foresaw this happening. Archimedes wouldn't openly show it, but he was indeed also happy for them. Horace was still holding Harry, asked, "The angle?"
Jasper and Cruella parted away from each as Jasper chuckled and Cruella did her more famous eye roll, the one which usually expressed emotions without the need for words. "Yes Horace, this was the angle, for both of us," Cruella was truly happy, soon to be both a mother and a wife, something she had on the back burner originally as she made her dreams in fashion come true.
Archimedes coughed to gather everyone's attention again. "Well, good tidings and all, but we seriously must be moving on now. The wheels of time and destiny wait for none. The sooner we get this done, it's possible for more fates to change than just those gathered here. Now, as I was about to choose next before being rudely interrupted, the next two shall be…"
Hey everyone, hope you're enjoying the story so far. So, some contexts right now.
King Jareth is indeed as the same one from The Labyrinth (1986, starring Davie Bowie) and for simplicity, he will look like he does from that film.
Merlin, Archimedes and Madam Mim from The Sword in the Stone (1963 Disney film)
Merlin will be switching his Disney form and a younger version (BBC, Merlin, 2008 - 2012, starring Colin Morgan)
I mention a certain King of Avalon. Gonna wait a few more chapters before I reveal where he came from.
Most Disney characters will be in the form of ancient ancestors shown in inheritance tests.
Jasper was originally planned to have Jafar as his ancient ancestor before I found a better person.
One of the chapters I'm truly looking forward to is when you meet the shareholders of House of De Vil.