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Demons From The Past Resonate Loudly In The Future	By : Anonymous_Fan Category: Harry Potter Crossovers > Slash - Male/Male Views: 13377 -:- Recommendations : 3 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Silence reigned over the living room at Charlie's house. The Cullens and the Shifters were currently staring in various states ranging from shocked to impressed to amused at Harry who was standing in the center of the room trying his hardest not to fidget under the scrutiny he was currently receiving after he detailed his plan to the people gathered.

Clearing his throat as he stood up slowly from his spot on the floor beside the couch, Jacob made his way over to Harry with a slight expression of incredulity upon his face. "Let me get this straight...just so we're completely clear on this... You want us, my pack and the Cullens, to go with you via this portkey thing which will teleport us with magic, to Volterra, make our way through the Volturi headquarters, fending off any vampires who may or may not try to stop us, locate Teddy, retrieve him and then take this portkey thing back to here in hopefully more or less one piece...?" Jacob finished in a rush, breath leaving him as he broke into a grin when Harry cautiously nodded in agreement.

"Dude! Count us in!" Jacob's pack burst into loud howls and hollers at Jacob's exuberance, each sharing his enthusiasm for the kind of crazy plan Harry had concocted to rescue his Godson from the Volturi.

Carlisle quietly stood up and with a quick glance to his gathered family, who all smiled back at him, he reached his hand out towards Harry, taking the younger man's hand in a firm shake before smiling at him.

"My family will help you too. Whilst we may not have known each other long, you're important to Charlie and Charlie is important to us. Moreso than we care to admit some times." Carlisle spoke softly, a small trace of guilt and regret evident in his eyes as he glanced towards Charlie sitting on the couch behind Harry, staring at Carlisle with an expression akin to shock on his face.

They'd never really admitted a strong liking for Charlie in the past. With everything that had happened with his daughter, who was still strangely missing, he'd not thought for a second any of them, other than Alice and Emmett, had particularly cared for him one way or another.

Clearing his throat quietly to gain their attention Charlie grinned at Carlisle thanking him before he stood up and made his way over to stand behind Harry. "Thanks Carlisle. Harry is very important to me so...thanks for being willing to help him. From what I understand these Volturi aren't pushovers."

Jasper snorted loudly from his spot against the wall, Alice beside him leaning into him with her eyes closed in quiet meditation. "You sure got that right Charlie. These guys are one of the ruling clans of the Vampire Nations. Members of the Authority. They carry out the ...justice to vampires who break our laws, the few that we have at least. The last time we met , not too far from here actually, they would have wiped us out. It was only thanks to Alice sharing a vision with Aro that they stayed their hand and we all survived. Frankly I'm a little worried about us going but I have... " Jasper suddenly ceased talking and turned towards the door, the other vampires and shifters following suit, cocking their heads to the side as if they heard something in the distance.

"Harry...were you expecting guests?" Carlisle asked quietly, his face a picture of worry.

Harry frowned slightly as he thought quickly to himself. "No... No I was not. Why do you ask?"

The vampires and shifters in the room tensed , low hisses and growls emanating from their throats and torsos. Charlie stepped up and placed a hand on Harry's shoulder whilst Emmett, Jasper, Carlisle and Esme began walking towards the door, the shifters following behind them quickly.

"Someone is in your house Harry" Carlisle explained quickly as they opened the door, Emmett poking his head outside and looking over towards Harry's house.

Harry groaned before summoning his wand and following them as they made their way over to his own home next door . Quickly reaching his front door he was about to open it when Emmett gently but firmly grabbed his wrist and shook his head, whilst carefully drawing Harry away from the door. With Harry safely behind them, the Cullens nodded at each other, communicating silently with just a glance, before quickly opening the door and blurring inside. Moments later there was a high pitched feminine scream followed by a loud ''Protego!" which was followed immediately by an ''Expulso Maxima!" and all 5 vampires were flung out the front door onto the front yard as if thrown by some powerful invisible force.

Drawing his wand with a small smile upon his face Harry called out loudly to the occupant inside the house. "You know you could have just rang me to let me know you were coming over Hermione!" as he walked inside. Reaching the lounge room he grinned widely as he took in his long time friend standing in a defensive stance, surrounded by a translucent silver bubble. She still looked remarkably young, having aged quite well and smartly dressed in a simple dark blue dress which shimmered in the light. Motherhood had clearly worked well for her, filling out her girlish curves to give her more of a womanly frame.

Seeing Harry before her, Hermione sighed before lowering her wand and cancelling her protego. "I'm sorry Harry but I really had no time! You have to go get Teddy now!"

Frowning slightly Harry moved forwards towards the woman before him, opening his arms and embracing her quickly. "I know. I'm going to but I needed to get my friends . We were going to go in a few hours. It's ok..."

Hermione shook her head as an expression bordering on panic flitted across her face. "No you don't understand Harry! I was doing some research, you'd mentioned imprinting and I was checking out some cases where shape-shifters similar to ones you mentioned had Imprinted on other magical folk like Wizards or Witches... Harry you have to go now, Teddy is dying!".

Harry's blood ran cold as his eyes widened in horror, the Cullens and the shifters who had cautiously trailed in behind Harry let out a combination of whimpers, hisses and growls at her statement. Jacob stepped forward , teeth bared in a snarl towards the woman before him as he growled out "What the hell do you mean Teddy is dying?".

Looking from Harry to Jacob, Hermione groaned before trying to quickly explain to the group before her. "I was doing my research when I found a few prior cases similar to Teddy's. When your pack mate Paul imprinted on Teddy who is a Wizard, a soul-bond was formed. It broke the binding on Teddy's magic and whilst his magic was in flux after being freed after so long it bound itself and Teddy to Paul in return. It would have been fine because they were ok and with each other often,from what Harry told me, which was strengthening their bond but when you called me earlier you said that Teddy was kidnapped by the Volturi. They'll be in Volterra by now and It's too far for their bond whilst it's still new. You told me earlier that Paul was still unconscious It's because their bond is stretched so thin right now. Paul is older and stronger physically but if you don't get them back in contact with each other Teddy and then Paul WILL die! You have to get Paul and take him with you and get him in physical contact with Teddy and you need to go now or they will both die!"

Harry swore violently before drawing his wand up with a hurried "Accio Portkey". Turning to the group behind him he beckoned them forward as a length of rope flew through the front door over their heads and was caught by Harry. "Ok!... so change of plans. we're going right now. Just as soon as we grab Paul". Harry turned back towards Hermione who was rifling through a large handbag hanging from her arms.

"Hold on Harry I have something for you to give to Paul. It's in here somewhere I know I brought it...Aha!" Hermione exclaimed in triumph as she withdrew a small sealed vial of a pale purple potion. "It's something I was working on for the ministry. It's a temporary strengthening potion. I haven't come up with a good name for it but It should wake Paul up and tide him over till you can get him in physical contact with Teddy again..."

"You can't come with us Hermione?" Harry asked rapidly as he grabbed the small vial from her hands and placed it carefully in one of his pockets..

"I thought it might be a good idea for me to stay here...just in case... I know of these Volturi too Harry. If things take a turn for the worse whilst you're over there... well..." Hermione glanced meaningfully towards Charlie's house.

"She's right you know... Charlie knows about vampires and that's one of the oldest rules of our kind, we do not allow exposure to the mortals. Charlie will be in great danger if something goes wrong for us over there Harry..." Carlisle spoke up softly from his place behind Harry, voice laden with concern.

"But I have wards up both at Charlie's and at this house too, No vampires can get onto the property without permission..." Harry stated in confusion, frowning lightly as he glanced over towards Charlie's house.

"That might be true Harry but Charlie wont stay in his home forever..." Hermione replied.

Harry sighed but nodded in understanding. "Come along then, might as well introduce you to Charlie now before we go. Would probably be for the best anyway, you'd have to meet him sometime so why not now."

Hermione smiled softly before taking Harry's hand and the group quickly made their way back over to Charlie's house, Harry sealing his home behind them as they walked out the front door.

Charlie was standing on the doorstep waiting for them to return with a small frown upon his face, seeing Hermione following the group he quirked an eyebrow in question.

"I don't have much time to explain right now Charlie, we have to leave immediately we just need to wake up Paul first, but this is Hermione. She's one of my oldest friends and an incredibly talented Witch. She's going to stay here with you whilst the others and I are away at Volterra retrieving Teddy" Harry explained quickly, gesturing towards Hermione who stepped forward to shake Charlie's hand.

"Hermione, Charlie. Charlie, Hermione" Harry gestured between the two of them quickly as he pushed past Charlie, racing upstairs to where Paul was lying comatose on the guest bed.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Charlie. Harry has told me quite a bit about you. You're all he can talk about whenever he calls me it seems" Hermione said with a friendly grin on her face as she shook Charlie's hand.

"I wish I could say the same m'am but Harry hasn't told me too much about his friends..."

Hermione laughed quietly before nodding "Harry is a notoriously private person. He very rarely shares personal details with people so I'm not surprised to be honest but..." Hermione paused, glancing upwards towards the stairs which Harry had ran up just before

"He eventually opens up to people he cares about. And I can tell he cares a great deal about you. It's one of the reasons I'm here actually" she finished with gentle smile.

Charlie raised his eyebrow and gestured for Hermione to continue.

"Whilst Harry is going after the Volturi I will be staying here with you. Kind of like a bodyguard of sorts. I'll be making sure nothing happens to you while he's away" Hermione explained, Charlie nodding in understanding .

"Well in that case welcome to my home I guess... Can I get you a drink?" Charlie asked as he gestured towards the lounge room sofa.

"I'm fine thank you" Hermione replied as she made her way into the lounge room, sitting down on the sofa.

Moments later they heard a startled yelp from upstairs followed by a dull thud.

"Don't worry we're fine!" Harry was heard calling down to them. The group rushed over to the stairs and began to make their way up the stairs only to be stopped by Harry and just like Hermione said would happen, Paul was awake and leaning heavily on Harry's shoulder. He looked absolutely terrible if one was to be honest. Pale and gaunt, with dark rings around his eyes, the effects of his bond with Teddy being put under such strain were obvious.

"Hey guys...we ready to go?" Paul spoke quietly with a weak smile on his face, however in his eyes they all noticed a strange light that hadn't been there before, almost as if the passage way lights were reflecting from them.

Jacob cleared his throat before he spoke. "Paul...dude what's wrong with your eyes...?"

"Oh don't worry about that!" Hermione called up to them from her spot on the couch in the lounge. "It's one of the temporary effects of the strengthening potion he took. His eye sight is enhanced at the moment with some of his lupine form's traits as well as some other things too. It'll pass in a day or two. He's fine!"

The group stared back towards Hermione before turning their attention once more towards Harry and Paul.

"You guys ready?" Harry asked as he pulled out the portkey from his pockets. The group nodded back at him and Harry sighed in relief. "Great, let's head out the back yard so there's enough room for us all. Everyone will need to grab a hold of the rope so we need a little bit more room than a cramped hallway." With that Harry carefully began walking towards the group and with them down the stairs, taking some of Paul's weight as the man was getting used to being on his feet again, even though it hadn't really been that long a period of time, what time he had spent comatose, combined with the strain on his bond with Teddy, had weakened his muscles and walking was putting a strain on him, however they didn't have time for the potion to take it's full effects as Teddy was undoubtedly in worse shape than Paul was and they didn't know how much longer he had.

When the group was finally assembled outside in the back yard Harry unwound the rope in his hands and passed it along till everyone had their hand gripping the portkey.

"Ok so a word of warning. Portkey travel can be a bit rough on first timers so please whatever you do , don't let go of the rope." Harry glanced around at everyone before him, taking a moment to truly think about the situation he was in. Jacob, Sam , Seth, Leah, Carlisle, Jasper, Emmett, Edward, Esme and Alice were all watching him with various degrees of ...anticipation wasn't really the right word for it but he supposed it would do.

"Right. Everyone ready?" Harry asked quickly as he drew out his wand. Giving a final glance to the group before him who nodded back to him Harry took a deep breath and then spoke the activation key. "Magus Cito Volterra".

The group had barely a moment to register the sound of Harry's voice before they each felt a strange sensation, almost like they were being pulled backwards by a hook from behind their navel and they disappeared from view.

Charlie stood at the back door blinking rapidly for a few moments before rubbing his eyes. He hadn't really expected seeing that. And to tell the truth he was kind of glad that he wasn't going through it. Not to misunderstand him at all as if there was anything he could do to help Harry out he absolutely would but...there was only so much of this magic and other-worldly stuff in a day he could take before he started to question his sanity. Turning back towards the living room he jumped a tiny bit as that woman Hermione was standing right in front of him with a huge smile on her face.

"Don't worry about them Charlie" Hermione said softly. "Harry has been through a lot worse than a bunch of ancient vampires. They'll be fine. Now how about you come have a chat with me. Tell me all about yourself. Harry has told me a few details but there's so much more about you I want to know!" Hermione grabbed Charlie's arm and led (read: dragged) him into the lounge room with her as she began to ask questions rapidly. Suddenly Charlie wasn't so sure he was better off staying behind.

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'Teddy...wake up'

Teddy groaned as he regained consciousness the pain he was in was bordering on unbearable. He felt like he was on fire from the inside and at the same time felt incredibly nauseous . Plus to top it all off his head hurt something fierce.

'Teddy.. i need you to open your eyes'

Gritting his teeth harshly Teddy opened his eyes, blinking rapidly as his eyes adjusted to the darkness of the room once more. Well the room was dark...but now there was a strange light emanating from his left by the bed.

"Who's there?" Teddy whispered softly, unable to manage more than a quiet tone ... he felt so weak.

'Don't be afraid sweetheart. I'm not here to hurt you...In fact I'm here to help you" the voice said softly. He could tell it was a male, whoever it was. They spoke gently and with what Teddy felt was a great deal of warmth and affection in their voice.

"Who are you?" Teddy asked, whimpering as the pain spiked harshly.

'I don't have much time to explain Teddy but I'm...a friend. I can help you honey but you need to do something for me first. It's very important. If you do as I ask I can take all the pain away ..." the man's voice spoke hurriedly. Whilst gentle and warm there was a mild hint of panic in the voice that made Teddy pause and pay attention as best he could.

"What do I have to do?"

''All you have to do is say yes. Just say yes honey and I can take all your pain away. Can you do that for me Teddy?" the voice asked quickly.

Teddy cried out loudly as the burning reached excruciating level. "YES!" Teddy shouted "I SAY YES"

''Good boy Teddy. Close your eyes everything is going to be ok now honey" the voice soothed and Teddy closed his eyes. As he did he felt a soothing wave of coolness pass through his body and an odd feeling, almost as if something snapped into place inside him. The pain was rapidly disappearing and as it faded away so did Teddy's awareness. Taking a deep breath, feeling as if the very air was cooling him down and taking away the pain as it filled his lungs Teddy sighed softly in relief before he heard the voice again.

''Don't worry Teddy...everything is going to be fine. I'll explain everything later to you I promise but for now I need you to sleep ok?"

Teddy scrunched his face up in confusion before another wave of coolness passed over him and he peacefully fell asleep. Almost immediately after his body relaxed in slumber his eyes opened again. Instead of their usual honey amber colour they were a startling stormy grey that almost glowed in the gloom of his room which quickly shifted back to his normal honeyed amber colour. A smile made it's way across his face and he opened his mouth, speaking in a lower, more mature voice than his usual. "Thank Merlin. I knew that would work! Now...to get out of this place before this wears off". Carefully pushing the covers back notTeddy sat up and turned, placing his feet on the floor before taking an unsteady step, lifting himself off the bed and slowly beginning to make his way towards the door.

It was a hassle though, each step he took sent sharp spikes of pain through to his brain, his muscles aching constantly. However he had to escape and get back to Harry or they would both be in incredible danger. As he neared the large double door barring his exit from the room they began to open , causing him to freeze in his tracks as they revealed Aro standing there, a small smile on appearing on his face as he saw notTeddy standing before him

"Ah! Teddy my dear boy it's good to see you mo..." Aro froze and the smile slipped from his face as he stared at notTeddy before him. "And just who might you be?" Aro said harshly, eyes turning cold and his mouth contorting into a snarl.

"I don't know what you mean. It's me...Teddy." notTeddy tried to explain however next thing he knew he was being lifted up by Aro, the vampire's hands gripping him with bruising strength that he knew was only a miniscule fraction of what the vampire could do.

"How did you know I wasn't him?" notTeddy asked, trying to remain calm in this increasingly volatile situation he'd just found himself in.

"I may be centuries old but I am hardly senile. I know Teddy very well. Everything about him from his voice to his scent tells me all I need to know about him and you are NOT Teddy!" Aro hissed, being careful for the time being not to break the young body before him. Whilst he knew that what was before him was indeed Teddy's body, the boy's...presence was different. There was something else inside Teddy that he hadn't detected before and the thought of something else possessing the child in some way made his long frozen blood feel like it was going to boil with his rage.

NotTeddy took a few deep breaths before deciding that the ruse was already over. Sighing he nodded at Aro before speaking "You're right. I'm not Teddy. He's not home right now if you'd like I could take a message for you and make sure he gets it" and then burst into laughter. "Before you get even angrier, I know you wouldn't hurt Teddy intentionally, but he's dying because you took him away from his Shifter and if I don't get this body back to his Shifter they will both die."

Aro gowled low in his throat before setting notTeddy down gently, brushing his hands down the boy's arms in what could be thought of as a comforting gesture, however the truth was he was checking for any lasting damage to the boy's body.

"I'm afraid I can't let you leave just yet. I'm sure that Harry will be along shortly anyway, he has a ridiculous attachment to Teddy and I'm counting on that to make him turn up"

"You do realise that by kidnapping Teddy, you will have basically pissed off not only one of the most powerful magical users on this planet but also a whole pack of lupine shape shifters right?" notTeddy asked with a tone of incredulity in his voice.

Aro grinned before picking up the boy again and in barely a blink of an eye he'd carried Teddy back to the bed and had him tucked in.

"Of that I have no doubt however I'm actually counting on that. Harry loves this boy whose body you're inhabiting and will do anything for him. I'll simply point out that if Harry refuses to join with me then i'll break every single bone in Teddy's body before turning him into a vampire and keeping the boy as a pet for the rest of eternity. Now I asked you before and I'll ask you again. This time you will answer me." Aro leaned forward into notTeddy's space, reaching down and grabbing notTeddy's face and bringing it close to his own.

"Who. Are. You?" Aro's voice was dark and truly menacing, sending a real bolt of fear through notTeddy.

NotTeddy gulped before taking a deep breath. "My name is Sirius Black."

Aro let out a quiet hiss of anger. "You LIE! Sirius Black is dead. He died when Harry was still a boy!"

Sirius nodded "Well...I did but I didn't. To be honest this wasn't supposed to happen like this but I had to take extreme measures to try and save Teddy. He's still dying. I've locked him away inside but it won't hold much longer and when he wakes up again he will die at an accelerated rate. I can't sustain him for much longer. Please let us go..."Sirius finished with a whisper, his strength beginning to leave him. Aro released him and he fell back onto the bed with a muffled groan. The pain was returning again. He wouldn't be able to stay in control much longer and he was afraid he wouldn't be able to prevent himself and Teddy from truly dying this time. All his planning from his youth through his time in Azkaban to his falling through the veil at the ministry would have been for nothing.

Aro stood up and made his way over to the door, turning his head back towards Sirius on the bed before he left the room. "I imagine Harry will be here soon so I recommend you try and conserve what strength you supposedly have till he gets here. You'll need it." With that he walked through the doors and slammed them shut behind him.

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"I do hope you know what you are doing my friend" Marcus said softly as he relaxed with Aro in Aro's chambers by the crackling fireplace. He'd been waiting for Aro to return from Teddy's rooms as he'd wanted to raise his concerns, however when Aro had returned he was in quite a mood. Thankfully they had a young meal brought in, a delightfully spicy asian tourist from the market and it had seemed to do the trick in settling Aro's rage, even if only temporarily.

"Of course I know what I'm doing. I've had these plans in place for quite some time Marcus. This was not some spur of the moment whim that I followed" Aro replied as he wiped his mouth with a small handkerchief removing the remaining blood spatters from his chin. Sometimes feeding was so dreadfully messy. Still the screams and fear from his meal was so delightful it had given an extra level of satiation with it as he drained her. Sometimes his friend was so surprisingly thoughtful. Taking a seat on a small luxurious leather recliner beside Marcus he turned back to his friend and longtime brother.

"Surely you can understand my position in all of this. Harry is an incredibly powerful individual. One who would bring such power to us it's almost indescribable I believe his powers would be of even greater benefit than Alec's or Jane's. Or even Alice's when she finally joins us. To not take this opportunity would simply be foolish" Aro finished in a huff

"Hmmm. According to my senses that boy is dying. Tell me Aro. What do you expect Harry will do when he arrives here and his child is dead? Whilst we are all incredibly powerful in our own right I have seen the ties that the boy has to him. The amount of love between those two is...I don't use this word often but it's truly a beautiful thing to behold. And this most recent tie I see with the boy to his Shifter... It makes me quite nervous to think about. I haven't felt so much in centuries" Marcus finished softly, concern bleeding through his normally despondant voice.

Aro quite agreed with Marcus's own assessment He hadn't seen his brother so animated in quite some time. He was even more animated than a few years before when they'd gone to wipe out the olympic coven. He was curious as to it's cause but for now he had far more important things to think about.

"I have no doubt that the boy will still be alive when Harry gets here. And just incase I do have some backup plans" As Aro spoke he withdrew from his pocket a small golden pendant upon a delicate golden chain. It was a most curious little thing, a strange sphere with two tiny delicate wings etched into the sides as well as beautiful swirls decorating the rest of the shape that he'd plucked from Teddy's unconscious body on the plane to Volterra. From what he had seen when he touched Teddy, the orb was some kind of safety device. According to the boy's memories it could both teleport the wearer to certain locations, one of which he'd discovered was somewhere along the coast of southwestern England. It could also deflect most harmful magics, something he had a feeling he would need very very soon. Whilst he had no doubt that he would be able to convince Harry to join him it was always good to have some backup plans in wait. He'd ordered most of the volturi guard to leave for the night and those who were remaining were under orders not to harm Harry. If he brought others with him they were to lead them to the main audience chamber. Through any means necessary . Aro grinned wickedly to himself at the thought.

"What are you thinking that makes you smile so my brother?" Marcus questioned from his seat beside Aro as he raised an eyebrow in curiousity.

"What will happen to those, if any, that Harry brings with him. As you know I ordered no one to touch Harry but... if anyone else is with him well they'll be in for a nasty surprise. While Alec is gone on assignment, Jane is still here. I think she'll be having a lot of fun tonight. Chelsea is lurking around too. She might be very useful tonight. It'll be interesting to see if nothing else. I might even join in myself" Aro finished with a dark laugh, genuine delight appearing on his features as he thought of his favoured Volturi guard.

Marcus sighed mournfully to himself. "Such a waste of life is ...regretful but I suppose some things can't be helped. Still when I think of the young man I regret that he might lose even more people in his life. You know as well as I do if not more the kinds of suffering that man has faced. Are you truly certain this is the wisest course of action? Why not turn Harry instead? It wouldn't take long, a sudden unfortunate meeting in a dark alleyway in Forks and we have a new guardsman. All this ...drama is...rather distasteful."

"There is no guarantee that if we turned Harry his magical abilities would remain. Not to mention the magical vampires are ruled by a completely different clan. If Harry's magic did remain they would come for him and I absolutely refuse to let them sink their fangs into his beautiful neck. The magical community has had enough of Harry. It's time for someone else to utilize his gifts."

Aro paused as he debated a sudden thought to himself.

"One thing though Harry comes and if he does indeed bring others with him... Can I count on you for your assistance?"

Marcus scoffed before fixing Aro with a harsh glare "You know you have my loyalty. If it was required I would assist you in what way I can."

"Good. I have a feeling that tonight many things will change. I can't wait" Aro grinned again.

Marcus snorted before turning his attention towards the small fire crackling in the hearth. While it was true he did not require the fire's warmth, he enjoyed watching the wood burn, the flames licking and crackling along as they danced. It was rather hypnotic in a way, and when you can no longer sleep as was the case with vampires, well... any moment of peace was something to be treasured. Since the loss of his wife he'd fallen into such a deep depression which was only now lifting. His moods were lighter and he felt his old strength returning. His brothers had noticed it too however no one could answer as to why. Neither could he to tell the truth. But he felt within his very bones that something was coming...someone perhaps? Such thoughts were usually folly but these had a sense of such deep rightness to them he couldn't question them even if he tried. As the saying went, good things come to those who wait. And what did a vampire have if nothing but time. He would get his answers soon enough. Glancing to his brother at his side he grinned. And it seems so would Aro. They remained quiet for a while longer, content to just sit and watch the fire when a deep shudder went through the floor, the very walls around them shook and a couple of paintings decorating the walls of the room fell from their hanging spots. When another smaller shudder was felt Marcus turned towards Aro at his side.

"Something tells me that Harry has just arrived. Perhaps we should go to the meeting chamber?."

Aro grinned before nodding. "Yes. I think you may be right" And with that Aro and Marcus stood up and strode over to the door opening it and then blurring from sight as they raced to the audience chamber to await Harry's arrival. While it only took a few moments for them, Marcus still had time to spare a thought. 'I hope that child is still alive...for all our sakes' before he turned to Aro as they arrived in the chamber. "Brother what about the boy?"

Aro hissed before turning around and blurring towards the chamber he kept Teddy in. Time was of the essence and it was very limited. Reaching the chamber within moments he burst inside, spotting Teddy unconcious upon the bed, still tucked in where he'd left him. Quickly reaching Teddy, he leaned down and carefully picked up the boy, adjusting him securely in his arms in a bridal carry before blurring back towards the main chambers where Marcus awaited him.

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The group of Shifters, the Cullens and Harry re-appeared outside the Volturi's headquarters only a few feet from the ancient doors that barred their way. As they re-appeared, Seth fell to his feet- regurgitating his dinner he'd had earlier that night. Harry spared a moment to check if Seth was ok and thankfully the young man was but he didn't really have time to offer him much comfort. First time travel via portkey was often rough anyway.

Turning towards the doors before them Harry cast a quick scanning spell to see if there were any wardings around the complex before they entered. Detecting nothing out of the ordinary in terms of muggle defenses Harry smiled in relief. Turning back to the group behind him Harry spoke. "Ok it looks like there is nothing out of the ordinary. Be alert though, just because there aren't any magical defenses doesn't mean there aren't any defenses at all. Watch your backs and each others too. One Vampire to each Wolf. Keep in pairs don't get separated Jacob go with Emmett, Alice go with Seth, Leah go with Esme, Edward go with Sam, Paul you're going to be with me, Jasper and Carlisle you two stay with each other. This might get a bit rough from here on out. When we get inside spread out and we're going to look for Teddy, that's our number one priority. If you get into trouble send out a howl and I will be with you in an instant. On second thoughts...Jasper and Carlisle go with Emmett and Jacob."

Jacob grinned and turned towards his pack. Nodding at them they each took a few steps back from the rest of the group before shifting to their wolf forms. Massive wolves re-appeared in their places, each no more truly impressive than the other. However Paul's wolf was still the new shape he'd changed to during his chase of Aro before. Whilst larger than the others he was also longer and more sleek, leaner muscle in place of brute bulk. Yet he didn't appear physically weaker. He gave off a sense of strength that surpassed the others, even their Alpha Sam who he almost towered over now. The Cullens, who had not witnessed his change in wolf form, were amazed at the difference. When they'd last been around Paul he was drastically different, smaller and bulkier than he was now and the change was confusing to them, however they saved their questions. Such things could be asked later when they weren't about to bust into the Volturi headquarters, quite possibly signing their own death warrants.

The Cullens took their places alongside their partners and nodded back at Harry who after seeing everyone was ready turned his attention back towards the doors before them. Withdrawing his wand Harry took a deep breath before making a quick gesture and the entire door was reduced to splinters, the framework turning to dust and smaller rubble as what felt like a massive force smashed into it, absolutely obliterating everything in it's path and causing what felt like the entire complex to shake in it's foundations as the blast continued inwards.

Emmett grinned before quietly whispering in Jacob's ear "Knock Knock... anybody home?" causing the wolf beside him to huff with something akin to laughter.

The others merely stood in awe at the sheer power they had just felt radiate from the young man before them. Each with similar thoughts as to not wanting to get on Harry's bad side any time soon.

Harry and Paul led the way inside the complex, the other's following behind them before Harry quickly stopped and turned to them. "I just remembered something. Close your eyes one moment please guys?" he asked, smiling when they all did as requested and he focused his power again. ''Protego corpus mens" and made a quick gesture with his wand, grinning as a pale silver mist descended on the group before him and covered them before vanishing.

Opening his eyes at the strange sensation that he felt moving over him Carlisle opened his mouth to question what it was but Harry cut him off before he could even ask his question

"It's a protection spell. It will basically protect your mind and body. I developed this spell to offer protection specifically against the various abilities the Volturi have at their disposal"

Edward raised his eyebrows at this. "Even Jane?" he asked incredulously.

Harry grinned back at him "Especially Jane. And her brother. Pretty much the only one it won't protect you from is Marcus but... from what I remember his isn't particularly an offensive ability like theirs. So you shouldn't have any trouble if you encounter them. Ok... time to split up now. Remember if you get into trouble just let out a howl." Harry looked pointedly at the wolves "Find Teddy. If you find him we'll be there in an instant. Remember we don't know how much time he has left so... please hurry" And with that Harry and Paul took off down one of the corridors infront of them. The others all looked towards each other and nodded before each choosing a different corridor to go down, the thought of finding the young Teddy foremost in their minds.

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Edward and Sam raced down the long winding corridors within the Volturi complex. Extending their senses as far as they could they still couldn't pick up Teddy, either his scent or in Edwards case Teddy's thoughts. They paused at each door, briefly opening and closing them as they searched but continued to find nothing. Not even any of the Volturi Guard.

"Why do I get the feeling we're walking into a trap?" Edward asked quietly to himself. Sam turned his massive head towards the vampire. Edward could have sworn the shifter just rolled his eyes before huffing loudly and sniffing the air. Suddenly Sam started growling low and angry in his throat staring off down the corridor. Eduard glanced down in the direction Sam was looking and froze. A small blonde female vampire was practically skipping down the corridor towards them.

"Jane..." Edward murmured. Hearing her name Jane grinned wickedly.

"Edward...and one your pet wolves too. I wish I could say I'm surprised but really I'm not" Jane spoke softly, no need to raise her voice as both Sam and Edward could hear her perfectly. "I'm going to go out on a small limb and assume you are here for the boy?" Jane questioned as she stopped a short distance from them, dark smile still upon her face and eyes cold and glinting.

"You already know that's why we're here. Where is he!?" Edward demanded while Sam snapped his massive jaws at the smaller vampire with a loud snarl.

Jane laughed , delighted and loudly echoing throughout the corridor they were in. Meeting Edward's gaze she focused on him, concentrating as she tried to bring about her gift full strength upon Edward. The smile was wiped off her face as nothing happened to him. Snarling quietly she refocused upon Sam beside Edward only to have the same thing happen. Which was nothing. "Interesting..." she murmured before turning around and blurring down the corridor, racing away from the two before her.

"After her Sam she might know where Teddy is!" Edward shouted as he gave chase, Sam snarling as he raced behind after the small vampire.

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Esme, Alice, Seth and Leah moved cautiously through the long winding corridors. They'd so far been unable to locate Teddy however they refused to give up hope. Seth and Leah were tracking the young boy's scent and could tell he was close but didn't know any more than that, his scent was fading from this corridor and they couldn't tell how long ago he'd been brought down here. Turning a corner the group froze at the sight of a large muscular male vampire before them. Tall and broad with short dark hair they recognized him immediately as Felix, one of the guardsmen and incredibly strong. Even stronger than Emmett.

"Esme...Alice... It's lovely to see you both as always." Felix spoke with a confidant smile, flirtatious and seemingly friendly on his face.

Seth and Leah growled loudly, hackles raising as they snarled at the vampire, baring their teeth and lowering into a defensive position, ready to spring forth at a moment's notice.

"Wait..." Alice said quickly to the two shifters before her. "He's not going to harm us. Isn't that right Felix?" Alice cocked her eyebrow at him with a small smile on her face as she stepped towards him.

Felix grinned widely, tapping his left temple with one finger before nodding "Indeed. If you're looking for the boy please follow me." with that Felix bowed low, smile still on his face as he winked at Alice before blurring away.

"Cmon guys. Trust me" Alice asked the others before she took off after him, Leah, Seth and Esme following behind quickly.
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