Union of Three

Union of Three

Chapter 6

Dougal bolted upright in the bed as the wave of magic surged through him. The air suddenly shimmered and a small raven appeared beside him. “Well, Kali, it seems the newest member of our family just completed a mating bond. I knew he was powerful from the magical surge when he came into his inheritance, but this just increased his strength thrice over. Bring him to me. I think I need to greet the little one in person.”

/Yes, master/ said Kali, and shimmered out of sight. She appeared outside of a bedroom window. Peering inside, she saw the pale men get out of the bed, leaving the dark male alone. She shimmered into the room and saw the raven tattoo on the sleeping man’s back, so she flew towards the bed to complete her master’s order. Before she could reach Harry, though, Malise shimmered into existence.

\\What do you want here?\\ she demanded, guarding her master fiercely.

/My master, Dougal Korbin, leader of Clan Korbin, demands the little one’s presence. I am here to retrieve him/ said Kali calmly. /Now move aside, young one/

\\You cannot take my master away. He has not fully completed the mating bonds yet\\ said Malise insistently.

/My master believes he has/ said Kali dispassionately. /Now move aside before you get hurt/

\\He’s completed one mating bond, but he has two mates. My master also has elfin blood. I repeat, you cannot take my master away\\ said Malise firmly.

“What’s going on Malise?” asked Harry sleepily, rubbing his eyes as he sat up in the bed. He finally noticed the other raven. “Where did that raven come from?”

\\This is Master Korbin’s tattoo familiar, Kali. She’s trying to take you to her master\\ said Malise quickly.

“What? I’m not going anywhere,” said Harry, grabbing his wand and summoning a robe to the bed and quickly put it on. “Why does her master want to see me anyway?”

Kali, hearing footsteps outside the door, suddenly dove towards Malise, who instinctively dodged the attack, leaving a clear path to Harry. Kali immediately took advantage of the clearing and sped towards the dark male. She reached Harry just as the door opened, shimmering them both out of the room to the sound of someone yelling Harry’s name.

*****

Lucius sauntered into the kitchen and fixed him a cup of tea. Ignoring Weasley and Granger’s blushing faces and stammers, he went to find Severus. He went to the library and found his friend sitting at the table engrossed in a book.

“Severus, we need to talk,” said Lucius softly. “I need to know everything you know about vampire clans. I want to make sure that no one is going to try and take Harry away from me.”

“Lucius, you just completed a mating bond. Even if the head of the clan wanted to take Harry away, it would only kill the boy in the end, so what would be the point?” said Severus impatiently. It wouldn’t hurt his feelings if they did take the brat.

“What do you mean ‘it would kill the boy in the end’?” asked Lucius worriedly.

“Well, if for some reason, Harry is separated from his mate for a significant length of time, he would die of starvation,” said Severus bluntly. “Now that the brat is mated, he can only drink from his mate and he does need blood to survive.”

“How much blood?” asked Lucius curiously.

“He has to feed once a day,” said Severus. “Maybe the equivalent of a teaspoon or so.”

“FATHER!” shouted Draco, running down the stairs frantically. “FATHER!”

Lucuis jumped to his feet and ran to the door. Draco almost barreled into him before he could come to a stop. “What is it, Draco? Did something happen to Harry?” he asked apprehensively.

“Harry’s gone,” said Draco breathlessly. “There was another raven in the room, and they disappeared when I opened the bedroom door. We’ve gotta find him and bring him back.”

“So much for your theory, Severus,” snarled Lucius. He suddenly remembered something else Draco had said. “You mean there were two ravens in the room? Where’s Malise?”

Malise shimmered into the room, squawking loudly and darting around the room. “Do you think she could take us to Harry?” asked Draco hopefully. The raven suddenly landed on Lucius’ shoulder and ducked her head mournfully. “I guess not.”

\\I can’t take master’s mates past the clan wards. Only I can reach my master\\ said Malise remorsefully.

“She said that she couldn’t get us past the clan wards, but she can still reach him,” said Lucius, stroking the raven’s feathers soothingly.

The raven’s head lifted in surprise. She hadn’t expected anyone to be able to understand her. Apparently her master’s bonding had other unanticipated affects. \\The clan leader sent his familiar to retrieve my master. I’m guessing that he felt the surge of magic from the bonding, and wanted to see the source of such strong magic\\ said Malise.

“Can you get us close to Harry? I’m sure Draco and I can think of some other way to get in,” said Lucius quietly.

\\I can get you close, but the mansion is well guarded. Expect a battle\\ said Malise.

“He started this battle when he took my mate,” growled Lucius softly. He went to the sword display on the wall and pulled down two swords. Handing one of the swords to Draco, he stated his orders. “Come on, Draco. We’re going to reclaim our mate. Severus, you take Granger and Weasley to Grimmauld Place and find that locket. We’ll be back later.”

Malise and Lucius shimmered out of the room and landed in a forest. She shimmered back out and brought Draco back with her. \\The mansion is directly ahead. There are four sentries outside the gate and ten sentries patrolling the grounds. I must return to Harry, so be careful\\ said Malise, shimmering quietly away.

“This way, Draco,” said Lucius softly. “There are fourteen guards outside, so be prepared for battle. Let’s go.”

Lucius and Draco readied their swords and unfurled their wings before stepping out of the protection of the forest. The gate sentries immediately spotted them and moved to attack. Lucius, in a lightning quick move, sent the vampire’s head flying into the air and moved to the next obstacle keeping him from his mate. The clan leader would dearly regret taking a Malfoy’s mate, and that was a promise.

*****

Kali and Harry shimmered into an empty room. Harry staggered slightly to regain his balance, immediately searching for a way out. Kali shimmered out to find her master, leaving Harry to explore his surroundings. ‘At least I still have my wand,’ thought Harry, gripping his wand lightly. Suddenly the door opened, revealing a slender blonde man.

“You must be the clan leader’s new pet,” sneered the intruder. “I don’t see the appeal.”

“You must be one of the bastard’s minions,” snarled Harry. “I dearly hope Clan Korbin is in your lineage because if not, this clan is really scraping the bottom of the barrel.”

“You little brat,” growled the blonde, lunging towards Harry with claws and fangs extended.

Harry snapped out a stupefy spell and glared contemptuously at the minion. “How do I get out of here?” The blonde refused to answer. Smiling viciously, Harry cursed the blonde with Ginny’s famous Bat-Bogey hex. “How do I get out of here?” The blonde simply clutched his nose, trying desperately to keep silent. With another evil smirk, Harry silently cast ‘sectumsempra,’ watching dispassionately as the man screamed when several gashes appeared on the blonde’s body. “Last chance, blondie. How do I get out of here?”

“Well, aren’t you a vicious little bugger?” asked an amused voice from behind them. Harry turned and saw a man with dark brown hair and violet eyes watching him with an amused smirk. “For one so young, you certainly are inventive and bloodthirsty.”

“Are you the one who brought me here?” growled Harry softly. “I don’t appreciate the forced invitation. You interrupted my bonding.”

“Now, now,” tsked the newcomer. “I felt the surge of magic signifying the completion of the bond. No need to lie about it.”

“Obviously, you are not so omniscient as you thought,” sneered Harry. “Maybe if you were, you would know that I happen to have two mates, and that I only completed the mating bond with one of my mates. You would also know that my mates will come after me, and they will kill you for taking me. The fae are very possessive, you know.”

“You have two mates, and they are both fae?” asked the dark haired man. “Very impressive, little one.” He walked forward and offered his hand. “I am Dougal Korbin, clan leader of Clan Korbin.”

“Harry Potter,” said Harry, ignoring Dougal’s outstretched hand and backing away. “Forgive me if I’m not too keen to get close to you. You did, after all, basically kidnap me from my own home.”

“Don’t shun our master like that, you insolent whelp,” snarled the blonde, slapping Harry across the face before Harry could block and splitting Harry’s cheek open. He limped over to Dougal’s side and glared at Harry.

“Tynan, that was rather rude,” chided Dougal. Harry drew his attention with a quiet snicker. “What do you find so funny, little one?”

“He just signed his death warrant,” said Harry, chuckling softly. “If Draco and Lucius don’t kill him, I certainly will.”

*****

Lucius cursed as he cut down yet another guard. He’d tried to open a portal leading directly to Harry, but these wards were impressive and prevented his portal from opening. He and Draco finally made it to the front door. Lucius slammed the door open and strode into the entry with the arrogance of a Malfoy. Grabbing the first vampire that crossed his path, he snarled, “Where the fuck is the clan leader? He has something that belongs to me.”

“M-master Korbin is entertaining guests and doesn’t wish to be interrupted,” stammered the vampire. Lucius in full battle mode was an arresting sight indeed.

“Well, I think he would make an exception for us considering the fact that the ‘guest’ he is entertaining is our mate, and if you don’t take me to them, I will rip you apart,” growled Lucius threateningly.

“O-of course,” said the cowering vampire. “H-he’s on the second floor, take a right, third door on the left.”

“Don’t just tell him,” snapped Draco, pushing the vampire forward. “You can lead us directly to the kidnapping bastard.”

Lucius and Draco followed the vampire cautiously, searching for any hidden traps and staying on guard. As they reached the second floor, three vampires rushed at them, but Lucius and Draco dispatched them with quick efficiency. The rest of the short trip passed in silence.

“H-he should be in here,” said the vampire, trying to edge away from Lucius.

“Well, open it,” said Lucius coolly. The vampire whimpered in fear, but obediently opened the door for Lucius and Draco. They gasped at the scene inside. “You fucking bastard. I’ll kill you.”

*****

“It seems the little one was correct,” said Dougal with a secret smile. “Tynan, leave us. I have guests to greet.”

“But, mas-“ he protested, only to be cut off with a fist to the face.

“Don’t make me punish you, Tynan,” said Dougal softly. “Leave now.” Tynan bowed his head and hurried out the door. “Now, little one, why don’t we sit while we wait?” Harry hesitantly walked to the table, but before he could sit, Dougal grabbed him around the waist and pulled Harry into his lap.

“Let me go,” said Harry, trying to wriggle out of the clan leader’s grasp.

“Unless you want to greet our guests naked, I suggest that you stop moving,” said Dougal calmly, eyeing Harry’s robe with a smirk. Harry, of course, froze completely. He didn’t want to sit here, but he wanted to sit here naked even less.

The door slowly opened and two familiar blondes stood in the doorway. Suddenly Lucius snarled, “You fucking bastard. I’ll kill you.” He stormed into the room and pulled Harry from Dougal’s lap, pushing him safely into Draco’s arms before punching the clan leader in the jaw. “How dare you steal my mate right after we complete the bond. If you wanted to meet him so badly, you could have at least waited a day or two.”

“Okay, I’m confused,” whispered Harry to Draco. “Is it just me, or does it appear that he knows Dougal Korbin?”

“Well, it isn’t just you,” said Draco softly, watching his father interact with the vampire. “I’ve never met the man, but that doesn’t mean that father hasn’t.”

“I couldn’t wait,” pouted Dougal. “The little one’s bonding made my whole body tingle with magic, and that, my friend, has never happened before. Then I get him here only to learn that he also has to bond with your son, as well. I’m looking forward to that.”

“Okay, ewww,” said Harry disgustedly. “I can’t believe he wants me to complete the mating bond just so he can feel the magic tingles.”

“I can’t say that I blame him,” purred Draco softly. “You certainly made my body all tingly this morning. I can see why he’d want to have the experience repeated.”

“Can we go home now?” asked Harry impatiently. “I really don’t like being in this place with only a dressing robe. I wanna go home, get dressed, and eat breakfast.”

“But you just got here,” exclaimed Dougal. “Why don’t you stay a while, all three of you. We can catch up on old times, Lucius. I really do want to get to know the little one. He inherited the Potter vampire lineage, but he positively reeks of Slytherin’s line. How did you manage that, little one?”

“The name is Harry,” said Harry irritably, tired of being called little one. It was grossly unfair to be six feet tall, and still be shorter than everyone. “Here’s the short of it. Voldemort gave my elfin mother a potion that allowed him to impregnate her, thus ensuring my conception. Her husband, James Potter, adopted me using a blood ritual, making me his heir in all things, including a vampire inheritance. I am half elf, half vampire and am mated to two fae, Lucius and Draco. Any other questions?”

“You are just too adorable, little kitten,” said Dougal, even going so far as to pinch Harry’s cheek as he said it. Before Draco or Lucius could warn him that that was a very bad idea, Harry’s claws swiped across his chest, leaving four bloody furrows. Dougal glanced at his chest in surprise, astonished that the kitten had actually managed to wound him. “Damn does that kitten have claws.”

Harry put his nose in the air and pushed past Dougal, walking out of the room regally. Lucius just smirked at his friend and followed his mate out the door. “Yeah, you should know. Harry really doesn’t like to be called a kitten,” said Draco quietly, trying vainly to hide his smirk. “He prefers to see himself as a lion. But don’t worry, I learned the hard way, too.”

“A lion, huh?” asked Dougal musingly. “Makes sense. Their pack animals, you know.”

“So I’ve been told,” said Draco wryly, following after his mate and his father.