Life In Death

AN: Sorry it to so long but here is one hell of a chapter woot! 4,298 WORDS~!

Chapter Eight

Harry slipped down the stairs carrying a large badly beaten book in his hand. Racing into the kitchen he spotted the pilots sitting around the table each with a mug of coffee. Spotting Duo he jogs over and plops the large book in front of the braided teen.

Looking at the books Duo raised and eye as the other plots looked on, "Umm Ry why are you handing me a book?"

"It came this morning from Snape. Do me a favour look at page 264."

Duo sighed and flipped open the book and his eyes widened at what was on the page. Keeping the page blocked from the other pilots he slammed the book shut, "THAT IS WHAT THE EGG IS! That that THING!"

The green eyed teen laughed, "Yup."

Duo groaned and hit his head on the book, "But I don't like those."

Snorting Harry patted his back, "No worries I won't let him or her hurt you."

"If it eats my braid I am going to kill you."

Heero cleared his throat and the two turned to look at him, "Explain."

Harry sighed, "I received a gift by owl the other day from Remus. It was a snake egg. He knows I have a gift with them. Well today the person who found the egg sent me this book on snakes and we found out what kind of snake it was."

Trowa raised a brow, "What kind?"

Duo sighed and finally looked up a red print of the book pattern on his forehead, "A Winged Cobra. There a rare Egyptian breed that can only be found north of the Nile. Oh and let's not talk about the toxic level of their venom. Harry I agreed to this when I thought it was harmless. BUT THIS THING IS DEADLY! Ry its venom can kill an elephant in ten minutes. TEN!"

Harry laughed lightly, "That won't be a problem. Duo you seem to forget something very important."

The shinigami looked up and met the Harry's gaze, "What's that?"

The wizard raised a brow, "I just told you less than a day ago and you've already forgotten?"

Quatre laughed lightly, "Yes that's our Duo."

Harry giggled before turning to Duo once more, "Parseltongue remember?"

Duo frowned before his brain worked through what that meant.

Harry watched as the light bulb clicked on in Duo's head.

"OH YA! I remember now! Never mind you will be fine. But just for safety of others we will send a sample of venom to Sally so she can create an antivenom for us to have. Just in case ya know."

Harry nodded, "I agree completely so can we go now! She or He is going to hatch at any time now and I want to be there when it does!"

Quatre stood up, "Not without breakfast you don't!"

Wufei and Trowa chuckled lightly both hiding their amusement behind a hand or coffee mug.

Duo pouted, "We will get food on the way Q-Ball no worries!"

With that the two dashed out the door and into the car smiles on their faces. Slipping in and slapping on belts they headed off towards town.

***with Duo and Harry***

Duo sighed lightly, "Ok we ditched the others now do you know where there is a magical menagerie. Or do you just want to head into town and hope we find a path way to a secret alley."

Harry frowned and pulled out the book, "Well I know that this book has magical towns listed," turning to the Japan section he looked carefully, "Oh there is actually a magic alley way not far away umm 232 ¼ Saint's St."

Duo snorted, "What is it with wizards and fractions?"

Harry chuckled lightly and let the other braided teen drive while he fiddled with the end of his own braid, "Do you really think the others will accept our secret? I mean Trowa doesn't even look like he has any magical potential."

The pilot sighed, "I think Trowa has more than you think. He has this affinity for animal's especially big cats. Lions are his personal favourites. They tend to adopt him as a cub whenever he is around."

The wizard snorted, "Just like mum and Remus. I guess it is possible he gained their Animagus traits."

The both laughed lightly and Duo pulled up along a street that seemed packed with people.

Harry read the directions carefully, "There should be a small Pub umm Bar called, 'Dragon's Den' it's cloaked in magic the entrance to 'Shrinka Alley' is through there."

Duo sighed, "How do we get in I know you don't have your wand. I would have found it when we searched you on your first day of arrival."

The teen laughed lightly, "My dagger can channel magic just as easily as any wand. Granted it won't work for actual spells but to get us in and out of magical doorways it will do just fine!"

Nodding the two slipped out of the car and along the street looking for a small bar cloaked in magic.

Duo sighed and glanced around seriously wondering how wizards even found their own buildings. He narrowed his eyes when he caught a new building out of the corner of his eye. Frowning he caught Harry's attention and showed him what to do.

The two turned to where they saw it from the corner of their eye and smiled as a whole building appeared where it looked to have been a demolishing area before hand.

The two high fived before slipping through the small creaky door meeting a very empty very dusty eating area, the only person there was a large round man with beady red eyes looking at them from behind the counter.

The man came out from behind the corner his eyes scanning them as a large podgy hand scratched at his protruding ass.

Pulling up his baggy ragged pants the man coughed out, "What do you want strangers?"

Harry rolled his eyes and slipped his dagger out from his arm flashing it and the rings on his hands, "I am Lord Hadrian Alexander James Potter Black Lupin, Lord of the most Ancient and Nobles Houses of Potter, Black and Lupin."

As if a glammer was peeling back the entire inside of the inn changed from a broken down and cobwebbed bar to a rather fancy resurant. The old tables renewed with life covered with silk cloths. Chairs restored and righted themselves and flame candles erupted to life filling the now bright inn with wonderful colours and light. The two looked around and smiled as the place took on its new shape.

They both turned back to the podgy man who had greeted them and both jumped back in surprise. A tall tanned male stood well over six feet in height. Long red hair cascaded down his shoulder and chest as large almond eyes looked at the almost laughingly. The man wore a pair of dark green trousers with a dark brown vest opened to show an impressive tanned chest and abs muscles. The two braided teens swallowed and calmed.

Harry laughed lightly, "Wow that was some glamour."

The red headed man laughed lightly the sound much like that of a water fall trickling over rounded stones, "Yes well we have to remain safe from those who wish us harm. My Lord what brings you to this side of town?"

Harry shrugged and allowed Duo to speak.

Duo cleared his throat, "I am here to escort him to a magical menagerie and some collective shopping. I am Duo Maxwell by the way"

The red head nodded and turned around displaying soft rainbow like fairy wings that folded along his back perfectly. Only twitching slightly as he moved behind the counter toward a deep blue curtain, "This way then Master Duo, My Lord."

The two followed him down a narrow well lit hall to a small brown door.

The red head then turned on them, "Behind these walls is the Alley in which you seek but be warned. I can clearly see that you are all human and for that people here might frown upon you. Though Lord Potter I bet you could pass as an elf if you kept those ears covered. Anyways mostly creatures live in this alley. So just be careful."

Smiling Harry giggled, "That won't be a problem My Alpha, Fenrir Greyback, has offered me pack safety as my godfather's mate was his previous beta before his death."

The man chuckled, "Well you should do fine as long as you don't cause trouble. I am Puck and I hope you return shortly!"

The man vanished in a puff of smoke leaving only the simple door behind him.

Harry took a deep breath before pushing the door open slowly.

The smell of pies and soup permeated the air as light hit their eyes blinding them at first. As the bright light faded it left them open mouthed in awe. It was no alley hidden behind that door but an entire community. Houses lined up on either side along with small shops and market stalls. Children played in the streets some looked relatively human while others looked more animal or magical but all were happy.

Harry and Duo smiled at each other before clasping hands so they didn't get separated. Smiling the two laughed dashing out into the street their braids whipping out behind them as they ran down the streets. Slipping out of his grip Duo slipped ahead and cart wheeled before doing a back flip landing on the ground. Harry laughed lightly and gave a bit of a clap as did two kids who happened to be looking.

Clasping hands the two looked around for the magical menagerie. Pausing Harry glanced beside him to see a little boy who was sniffing along his waist.

Smiling Harry kneeled beside the boy and took in the deep yellow eyes, a were. Harry held out his hand to the little boy so he could sniff it properly and watched as the boy's mother and father stepped up they both watched Harry cautiously as the little boy continued to sniff.

The little boy looked up at Harry and frowned, "You smell human but wolf to. What are you?"

Harry laughed lightly and slipped the small ring off his finger to show the boy, "I am human little cub but a man whom I would have loved as a father was of wolf kind. He was inda like my adopted father. When he passed away I was given wolf safety by Alpha Greyback in Scotland. So I am not yet wolf just adopted by them."

The little boy smiled brightly and looked at his mother and father who had listened intently to the story as well. The woman held out her hand as Harry slipped backon his ring, "I am Mina and this is my husband Tyres. We are Alpha Male and Female of the Go Backs here in Japan. How is Alpha Greyback these days cub?"

Harry shrugged, "Truthfully I don't stay close enough to the pack as I should. I'm here in Japan right now though his last letter suggested he is well. But withVoldermort roaming that area we can only wonder everyday what has become of friends and family."

The two Alpha's nodded before Tyres spoke up in a deep gruff voice, "Why are you here in Japan cub. Surely Greyback did not send you here for safety by yourself?"

Harry quickly shook his head and motioned for Duo to step forward, "I am here visiting family and friends like Duo here. But as for why we are in this place. I m here to replace my wand it broke and also to shop for other supplies for my young snakeling that is to hatch soon."

They both nodded before the Alpha Female took her mates arms chuckling, "Well you're in luck I run the wand shop we were just heading back there now! Come along we shall hit the menagerie on the way."

Harry nodded and carefully took Duo's hand who seemed a little on edge around the three weres.

Smiling at the other braided teen he gently squeezed his hand in reassurance and Duo smiled brightly.

The two followed the Alpha's along the street Harry laughing as the little cub clung to his leg like a life line talking excitedly, "Big brother how long are you going to stay in Japan! Are you ganna come visit when you go! How did you grow your hair out so long! Are you going to become a full wolf like me and papa?"

Harry laughed as did the other adults, "Calm pup and I shall answer your questions. I don't know how long I will be staying and yes I will visit if your parents say I can. And I grew my hair out over the summer not really sure why it just started growing. And no sadly the life of a wolf is not for me though I have nothing against those who are of wolf kind as you can tell."

The Alpha male frowned, "So you plan to stay human then?"

The young wizard shrugged, "From all the things that have been happening lately I don't think I am completely human I just haven't figured out what the rest of me is. My hair has never grown so fast than it did after I left Hogwarts. Not to mention how my body changed as well like it's preparing for my inheritance in two weeks."

The two alpha's frowned, "What will you be turning?"

Harry smiled, "Seventeen!"

The Alpha male froze and turned, "Your parents have told you what you are by now?"

Harry frowned, "My parents are dead along with my godfather and his mate so no one has explained anything because they can't."

The man nodded, "We shall go over than then ourselves come we must make haste to the menagerie then head to our shop come along"

The pace quickened ever so slightly and they were soon outside the bright blue doors of the menagerie.

Smiling Harry immediately slipped in and over to the reptiles section pulling out his list of things he needed. The other four people watched as the boy carefully measured out the correct amount of sand for the woven basket he had selected before slipping over to the formula powders and grabbing two bottles. They chuckled as he carefully selected each and every item, from the small plants to be put inside to the enormous cage that was shrunken down to the size of a watch box.

He quickly paid for the items and everything was shrunken down to fit in his pocket before they quickly left and headed towards the shop just diagonal of it that looked twice as large as ollivanders.

The sitting room was large and comfortable and Harry smiled at how the whole shop was more a home than anything with a small workshop off to the side.

OKAY! You've suddenly jumped here Sis! This bit needs looking out with maybe a ***scene change and Time Skip*** thing!

Harry and Duo sat exactly opposite of the Alpha Male, Tyres, whom was looking at the sheet in front of him which had Harry's blood results pressed upon them.

The Alpha hummed quietly till he sighed and nodded putting it down carefully.

Clearing his throat he slipped into a soft bass, "Your results were rather unique. Have you at any time in your life ever been bitten by a basilisk?"

Harry sighed, "Yes several years ago back when I was twelve."

The man nodded before replying, "How where you healed?"

The braided teens frowned before the smaller one laughed lightly, "Phoenix Tears freely given."

The Alpha nodded, "That explains a lot actually. I'm guessing you're a parsletongue as well then. From your silence that's also a yes. Well first off Phoenix Tears does not destroy Basilisk venom it only makes it non toxic, meaning that you have had Basilisk venom running through your veins for almost five years. Venom as powerful and as potent as Basilisk can have other effects on a human body, it can improve sight, hearing, smell, and taste. Depending on the nature of the human it can also cause them to become physically the extreme of their emotions and subconciounce. Meaning you have a submissive nature since you are more feminine than masculine. You will probably experience even more changes on your seventeenth birthday. I'm not sure how much was injected into your system so who knows how powerful these changes can become."

Harry sighed and nodded, "I required glasses before all this changing happened. Food does taste strange and I can smell your scent from over here along with your wife washing dishes in the other room. All of this is making more sense now at least. I'm going to guess my original wand will no longer work for me right?"

The Alpha nodded, "You would be correct in that assumption which is why I am going to build you a custom wand, one that will be suited to your new form and abilities. It will probably have basilisk in it somehow as well. Come we must do this in private."

Harry nodded and gestured for Duo to remain where he was before slipping after the dark haired burly man. They slipped into the darkened office and the door was shut and locked before the soft glowing stones brightened lighting up the room perfectly though with a faint purple glow.

Gesturing to a chest the man explained, "In that chest is assortments of woods, choose the one that feels right."

Harry nodded and opened the dark wood chest looking into it carefully he saw several branches within it Harry frowned before closing his eyes and held his hand over the small stack of different woods waiting till something called to him. He let his hand hover over the wood till one piece snagged his pinky with a single thread of magic and Harry knew that was the wood for him. Pulling the wood out of the chest he carefully laid the green tinted wood on the wolf's desk carefully who simply raised a brow.

With a chuckle the man nodded, "Branch of the Hazel Tree. It is a symbol of Creativity, Purity, and Honesty it is one of the trees of protection. It suggests you'repowerful and creative in tight situations. Could be helpful. Now next step go over to the green chest and choose the three centres that call to you"

Nodding he slipped over to it and repeated his process allowing his magic to snag three of the jars in the chest and placed the dark jars on the Alpha's desk who examined them carefully.

"Ok Powdered Basilisk Fang and Basilisk Venom I expected however I had not expected Wolfkin blood freely given. Probably from your ties to the wolves they have rubbed off on you. Alright I shall make your wand. Why don't you and Duo go explore the town and be back in say two hours?"

Nodding the teen slipped out of the office and grabbed Duo making a run for it. He needed to run and here he could! Smiling he pulled the other braided teen along who laughed and followed with as much energy as he had pent up inside. The raced to the small meadow of wild flowers and rough housed playfully together before collapsing next to each other laughing madly.

Duo smiled, "So when are you going to tell the others about your true past?"

Harry sighed, "I was thinking I would just give them a demonstration then explain. That way they have undeniable proof right in front of them."

The prankster laughed, "That would be hilarious."

The young wizard nodded before frowning, "So how did you and my brother start dating?"

Duo snorted, "Umm were kinda not and kinda are. All of us pilots needed each other to get through the nightmares and memories and we all kind of clung to another. Quatre would usually jump between us at nights to stop the nightmares. The only two people who really love each other are Heero and Wufei. They are so in love you can't slip a knife between them. Me and Tro-man just kind of fell into a relationship. We all love each other but I think Trowa like Heero and Wufei he is just scared to try to stick his head in between ya know. So until he decided I will be there ya know"

Harry nodded, "Ya I can understand that. Though Quatre does have a nice smile but then again so do you."

Duo blinked, "Are you hitting on me?"

The younger teen laughed, "Oh god no I would never do that."

The pilot laughed, "I know I know. So we still have about an hour before we are due back do you need anything else?"

Harry nodded, "I want to hit the bookstore"

They both stood clasping hands once more before taking off at a run toward the bookstore they had passed awhile back. Slipping through the doors they ignored the evil eyes of the store owner as the browsed the shelves for books. It took Harry only minutes to find a book about Animagus Transformations along with another book that caught his eye. The book was black and locked and had not writing on it at all though he knew he had to have it for some strange reason. Grabbing the book he slipped over to Duo who help about four books in his arms.

"Here you go Ry I thought these might appeal to you there about basilisks and other rare snakes and where to find them all."

"Oh cool thanks Duo."

He grabbed them from the teen before slipping up to the counter snagging other books along the way all of them having to do with animals in some way. Lately his fascination of them had grown and simply called to him to learn about them. They paid and had the book shrunk down for easy pocketing before heading back to the Alpha's house slipping in after a few knocks.

They were met with the small family sitting around the coffee table a small wooden box sat upon it. Harry smiled and carefully opened it as he was instructed and his eyes widened at the beautiful wand upon a silvery green silk cloth.

The wood was smooth and a deep green colour even the handle held the beautiful green tones while black lines spider webbed through it pleasantly. He held the wand in his hand and felt a warmth travel through his body more powerful than his first wand ever had. No words could ever express the feeling that wand gave him.

"It is truly beautiful. How much do I owe you sir?"

The Alpha laughed lightly, "Nothing cub, consider it an inheritance gift from me and my pack. We hope it brings you good fortune in the future. I'm afraid it grows late and the path to the muggle world will be closed soon you had best be going you two. Be safe on your journey I will owl you before your birthday if I find out anymore information Cub."

The Alpha female hugged them both, "Be safe and don't forget to visit or send us an owl anytime you like. You have made friends today young cub. Safe Journey home."

The boys nodded and slipped from the shop and Harry slipped his new wand delicately into the secondary harness that was attached to his daggers harness.

His arm was complete once more. "Come on Duo its late we should head home."

The boys laughed lightly before slipping through the doorway once more leaving the secret little neighbourhood behind only to have Duo's phone ring.

Groaning Duo answered, "02 here."

A loud voice shouted, "DUO WHERE THEHELL HAVE YOU AND HARRY BEEN YOU HAVE BEEN MISSING FOR THREE FUCKING DAYS WITH NO COMMUNICATION! WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON!"

Duo winced at Heero's loud voice, "Three days that's impossible…"

TBC