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The Prophecy of Gwydion	By : DeeKayne23 Category: HP Canon Characters paired with Original Characters > Slash - Male/Male Views: 6973 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: Harry Potter belongs to JK Rowling; anything you don't recognize from the Harry Potter world belongs to me (like Cassander... he's mine). No Profit is being made from this story.

Chapter List
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Author’s Note: My apologies for getting this chapter out so late… I’ve been busy with university (working to my Honors and looking at graduate programs) and work. I spent a month in the summer without any internet connection. Hope you all enjoy this revised chapter.

Chapter Eight:

            That night, the team had gathered in Cassander’s study; Gunnar had been called away to deal with a problem with one of the other Mounds. The team was busily helping Alexei with the net by translating the magickal meaning for the runes. There were five in total, placed at different along the Mound’s stone foundation.

            “Okay, this rune…” Xiao Xing said, pointing to the rune that was made of a straight line and a v-shape that was attached to the line at the mouth. “… is Thurisaz which means reactive force, directed force of destruction and defense”.

            “And that was found at all four corners” Alexei said , making note of it on the three-dimensional map that had created for this purpose. It was an original spell that Harry had created during the war against Voldemort. “Next rune?”

            “Hagalaz” Harry said, pointing to the rune that looked like an H but the middle line was tilted. “It means destruction and is found in the northwest and southwest corners”.

            Alexei nodded, marking down the location of the rune. “Next?”

            “Third rune is Isa” Cassander said, pointing to the rune that was a straight line, like a lower case L. Cassander paused a moment rubbing at his temples. He drew concern looks all around.

            Harry reached out massaging Cassander’s neck. Kaoru moved over; his finger tips pressed gently to Cassander’s temple. Tension faded from Cassander’s shoulders as Kaoru soothed away the pain. “That was not a normal headache” Kaoru said “are your gifts bothering you?”

            “That Mound” Cassander said “something keeps screaming at me that there is a great danger in there. But when I reached out with either my telepathy or my empathy, there’s nothing but this great inky darkness”. Frowns were traded amongst the team.

            “There wasn’t anything in documents that said anything was left behind” Kaoru said.

            Daniel looked thoughtful; “I doubt they had planned on it… there are numerous creatures that are attracted to death that could have gotten stuck in there” Daniel explained.

            Leifr nodded. “It’s acutally one of the major problems that all Scandinavia have” Leifr added. Cassander rubbed the back of his neck; “back to the runes… this rune is Perthro, meaning secret matter. It was placed that had a straight line attached to two check marks that pointed in opposite directions.

            Alexei nodded, making note of the rune on the map.

             “And the last rune was Algiz, meanint protection and shield” Kaoru said “and like Thurisaz, it was located in all four corners”. Kaoru pointed to the rune that looked like a y-shape with a line. Alexei nodded, making note and began mumbling to himself as he worked on the ong equations. The others were quite use to this behaviors.

             “Hei, Ioannides! Where are you?” came Gunnar’s voice.

             Cassander got up and left the study; Harry shook his head turning back to Alexei, who inquired a question; soon Leifr was drawn into Alexei’s bubble as well. Daniel, Xiao Xing and Kaoru laughed but watched the trio as they worked.

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             The sounds of explosion were becoming quite command around the cluster of tents belond Cassander and the team; Alexei was cursing and swearing in Russian as he attempted to make to find a way to bring down the shield safely down and not kill anyone. Leifr was with him while Cassander Haryr, Daniel, Xiao Xing and Kaoru documented the outside of the Mound.

             “I know Runes aren’t my Mastery or anything but… doesn’t it seem, well, odd the way the runes are placed?” Xiao Xing inquired, studying one of the runes. Kaoru looked over at the two Archaeologists that worked sites in Europe.

             “Not really” Daniel replied “the basic theory of Runic Magick, which the Norse had been the most proficient at, is to use the best possible Runes in the best directions to maximize the protection they offered”. Xiao Xing frowned looking confused.

             “What Daniel is trying to say, Shishi” Cassander said, “is that the cardinal directions as well as the intermittent directions bring out the Magick in certain runes better then others”. He rubbed at his temples; that presence was back. Harry looked over from the Mound; his eyes widening as Cassander was bent over, ehaving. Xiao Xing followed his line of sight.

             “Sandy!” she shouted, leaping forward to catch him. His grip on her arms, tightened as Cassander doubled over further. “Harry!”

             But Harry was busy with Kaoru and Daniel; both of whom were on their knees. Xiao Xing threw up her wand. “Shănguāng!” she shouted. A red flare shot upwards before exploding into a fiery beacon; it was the designated in-distree signal used by so many. Xiao xing rested Cassander down before hurrying over to help Harry with Kaoru and Daniel. Harry pulled Cassander to him; resting the blonde against his chest. Xiao Xing fretted over Daniel and Kaoru.

             The pair’s head snapped up as Gunnar, Alexei, Leifr and István came crashing into the site; István took one look at the trio before snapping into Healer mode. István was like Kaoru, both a Healer and an Archaeologist; his wand was out, running diagnostic charms after diagnostic charms.

          “What happened?” Leifr asked, helping Daniel to sit up. The Canadian let out a breathy moan, holding to his head and mumbling faintly ‘dizzy’.

             “Don’t know” Cassander said, tucking his face against Harry’s neck. “Came on… all of a sudden. Like… there was this presence draining away at me”. A pale lavender eye looked over at István; “but there wasn’t any presence there”.

             István looked at Daniel and Kaoru (who was sitting up thanks to Alexei). “Are either of you empathic or telepathic?” he inquired.

             “Watashi wa kyōkandesu” Kaoru murmured out, slipping back in to his native tongue. István looked confused.

             “Kaoru’s empathic” Leifr translated.

             “Energy sourcin’ for me” Daniel replied, his accent coming on more thick than before. Cassander looked at Alexei.

             “Do you sense anything?” Cassander inquired.

             “No… but my telepathy and empathy are tightly linked to my Psychometry” Alexei answered, “not to mention I occlude almost constantly because of my psychometry”.

             “Let’s get back to the camps” Gunnar said “and get you three checked out”. Leifr scooped Daniel into his arms while Kaoru was hoisted into Alexei’s arms. Harry carried Cassander; slowly, the group made their way back to the campe and the awaiting cluster of concerned Archaeologists and Healers.

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             Bolt was resting in the middle of Harry and Cassander; his head resting on top of Harry’s stomach. Cassander was resting on his back with Pheonix curled up against on his chest; Cassander’s hand delicately cupped the tiny dragon. Little puffs of smoke emitted from the Dwarf Songbird as he snored. Harry was ever so amused. There two were just laying there, soaking in the other’s presence; what had happened at the Mound had frightened them both. Their familiars were constanstly attached; Pheonix and Bolt had taken to following their Wizards.

             “I have it! Sandy? Where are you? I have it!” Alexei’s voice boomed throughout the tent; Cassander groaned, rolloing over. Phoenix squawked and poked his head up. “Hey! It’s not time to be sleeping… Sandy, I found a way to bring that shield down, safely! Wake up!”

             Alexei had entered that bedroom, not caring if they had been in the nude and was in the process of tugging on Cassander’s leg. Harry lay there, waiting to see when Cassander would loose his patience. Phoenix freed himself from the blankets, flew up and hovered in front of Alexei’s face. Without warning, Phoenix let out a puff of blue smoke; Alexei coughed, fanning the front of his face.

           “Harry… kindly remove Alexei from our bedroom before I am in need of a new Arithmancer” Cassander said, his voice muffled pillow. Phoenix settled onto the blonde’s back; smoke billowing from his nose in tiny wisps. Harry smiled and shook his head before climbing out of bed; gently, he tugged Alexei out of the room.

            “But Harry, I’ve found a way to bring down the shields” Alexei said, almost whining.

             “I know, Alexei, but I don’t think Cassander leaving the tent with his control so shot would be best for him” Harry explained. He steered Alexei into the living room and stopped. “Alexei? How much coffee did you have?”

             The Russian, who favored a strong blend of Arabic coffee, absently counted his fingers. Harry had a feeling that it was too many. The British Wizard silently summoned a potion to counter the effects of the coffee.

             “Here, drink”.

             Alexei down the potion, not really knowing what it was. Harry caught the taller Wizard as his energy began crashing. Slowly, Harry and Alexei moved into the spare bedroom; Harry helped Alexei moved into bed, tucking the Russian in. Alexei murmured as he settled down. Harry shook his head and headed back to the bedroom. Bolt had shifted on the bed, laying at its foot; Harry patted the Hell Hound’s head and crawled in, settlingdown next to Cassander, who rolled over and snuggled against him. Phoenix settled between them. The two settled down for the night.

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             At dawn, the team with Gunnar and István had gathered at the mound; Harry and Leifr were aiding Alexei in bringing the shield down while Kaoru and István were on standby with Cassander, Daniel and Xiao Xing. Kaoru and István were to help the the three wizards if something happened while others were to catch the shield.

             “Okay! On the count of three!” Gunnar said, monitoring the spellwork. The Norwegian was ready and alert to catch any hint of a backlash. “One… two…three!”

             As one, Harry, Leifr and Alexei flicked their wands; runes began to emerge and rearrange. This work was highly risky since the charm and wand movement was experimental; everyone held their breath as the shield wavered and was, successfully, brought down. An explosion of relief swept through the group; Kaoru and István rand disgnostic charms over them.

             “Kaoru?” Cassander asked.

             “Some mild magical exhaustion” Kaoru answered.

            Xiao Xing clapped Alexei on the back. “Impressive” the Chinese Witch said, “you’ll be definietly getting into several journals after this mess”.

             “We all will” Leifr replied.

             The group moved to the door; Phoenix and Bolt took that moment to appear. Phoenix curled around Casasnder’s shoulders.

             “Everyone ready?” Alexei asked.

             “Leifr… Harry, cover Alexei” Cassander said, “Daniel… Xiao Xing, cover me. Kaoru, standby with István and Gunnar”. The Russian wiped his sweaty palms on his jeans; Leifr and Harry took up positio on either side.

             “Alexei, I say drop…?” Lefir said.

             “I drop” Alexei finished. He laid a hand on the stone, ready to push when it opened. Leifr reached forward, jerking Alexei back.

             “That’s… not supposed to happen, is it?” Kaoru asked.

             “No” Gunnar said, fowning. He moved forward; Leifr, alexei and Harry moved back. He did a series of wand movements.

             “Gunn?”

             “The Royal Wizard must have charmed the door” Gunnard answered, turning back. “Won’t really know until we get inside”. With wands out, the eight followed Gunnar in.

             “Lumos” they all said.

             The charm lit the pitch darkness; the nine stood on a platform, gazing down at the stone carved stairs and the dark chasm below.

             “Merlin” Harry breathed.

             “By Odin’s beard” Gunnar and Leifr said.

             “Well, shit” Alexei said.

             Xiao Xing smacked the Russian across the back of the head.

             “Ow!”

             Cassander ignored the pair, staring in wonder of the architecture of the Mound. Daniel, István and Kaoru were struck speechless.

          “Let’s go… Harry, you and Gunn take point?” Cassander said. Harry nodded, heading down the stairs; Harry lead the group with Bolt at his side. The Hell Hound would give them a forewarning if anything was animated down here. Phoenix was curled, tightly, around Cassander’s shoulders, shooting eerie blue falmes; which fascinated Daniel since Greek Songbird Dragons didn’t breathe fire. Phoenix’s vivid blue eyes stared out in the darkness. When the group reached the bottom of the stairs, torches lit up lining the hallway. Each extinguished the lights on their wands with a quiet ‘nox’. Still holding their wands, the group moved slowly through the hallway; their eyes searching the shadows for danger.

            “How long do you think this much have taken?” Daniel inquired.

            “Probably not a long time” Gunnar replied, “this was carved out by the Goblin Stone Carvers. They are the best stone carvers in the world”. Gunnar looked around the Hall; “though for this elaborate much have taken a while… it was probably started at the start of Haþuwulafr’s reign”. The group continued down the hallway until it split into three.

            “Well, isn’t this so Lord of the Rings?” István mumbled.

            “I happen to like that movie” Alexei said, “but you are right, its rather cliché… do you think we’ll see a Belroc?” He earned a smack from Xiao Xing and a scathing glare from Daniel, which was a first for the usually shy auburn-haired man. Cassander holstered his wand.

            “Stand back” Cassander said, drawing attention to him.

            “What are you going to do?” Kaoru inquired.

            “In a place so steeped in Old Magick, I’m going to preform an old summoning”. Only Gunnar, Leifr and István understood. Cassander lifted his hands to Phoenix; “fire, Phoenix”.

            A blue flame was spat into his hands and hovered over his palms. Cassander took a deep breath and released a low whistle.

            “I summon forth, from the realms of Old, the sons of Dawn” Cassander chanted, “Boreas of the North, cold and unrelenting, bringer of winter… I summon!” Cassander blew on the flame and a spark shot from the blue flame; it shifted and changed. The temperature of the chamber began to rapidly decrease as the spark transform in to a spectral figure with long white hair and hardened ice blue eyes. Cassander gave a bow of his head which was returned; “Notus of the South, fiery and feared, the harbringer of storms… I summon!” Cassander blew on the flame again and a spark again flew out and began to morph; wind began to twirl at their feet as a second spectral figure appeared with spiky black hair and stormy grey eyes. Cassander and the second figure exchanged nods. “Eurus of the East, Unlucky but valued, bringer of rain… I summon!” A third spark was blown off the flame as it morphed into a third spectral figure; the temperature lifted to a more moderate temperature as the third figure appeared with soft brown hair and eyes of blue. Once again, nods were exchanged. “Zephryus of the West, gentle and youthful, bringer of Spring… I summon!” Cassander blew on the flame one final time as the spark morphed into a fourth spectral figure with bloned hair and gentle green eyes appeared. They floated in place.

            Harry looked at Leifr, confused; the Norwegian’s eyes were focused on Cassander. Kaoru and Xiao Xing exchanged looks while Daniel and Alexei fidgeted and shuffled.

            “I summoned the Sons of Dawn for a task” Cassander spoke, “Boreas, Eurus and Notus seek forth a Chamber with a large Diamond. Zephryus, protection is what I acquire of you for seven plus two”.

            The spectral figures were quick to obey; three of the figures darted down the three corridords while the fourth floated at Cassander’s side.

            “Um, Cassander?” Daniel asked, looking at the team leader. The Grecian-Spaniard spared the Canadian a glance.

            “It was a summoning” Cassander said, “the Ioannides Family holds several summoning contracts. These contracts were signed in blood in ancient times… the Nordic countries as well as the Classical countries’ ancient families all hold contracts”. The group looked at Leifr and Gunnar, who nodded; “the four that I summoned at the Four Winds”.

            The Three Winds that Cassander had sent off down the three doors reappeared. “You’ve found something?” Cassanded asked. The three nodded; the first figure, oreas, pointed at the door on the left and shook his head. Notus and Eurus pointed at their doors and tilted their heads in confusion. The Diamond had to be down the middle or right doors; Cassander bowed his head before extinguishing the flame. “From the Isle of Aeolia you were Summon forth and to the Isle of Aeolia I send you back. Blood of the Dragon, from the line of Heroes, I end the summoning with deepest thanks to the Sons of Dawn” Cassander chanted.

            The Four Winds bowed to Cassander as they faded from existence.

            “Blood of the Dragon… line of Heroes?” Alexei said “something you want to tell us”.

            “Yes, the founder of my line was named Draco” Cassander said, flatly. He faced Gunnar and Harry. “Door on the left is a dead end… the other two is our best bets”.

            “First time I’ve ever heard of two burial chambers” Gunnar said, thoughtfully. “Usually, when a King dies only his Queen and young children are buried with him in the same chamber”.

            “Could it be a trap?” Xiao Xing asked, “the Chinese Emperors do it… to ensure their eternal rest”. István rubbed his chin

            “It’s possible” He said, looking up at Gunnar. The taller Norwegian just shrugged, unable to answer”.

            Cassander pulled out a sickle. “Okay, we’re going to split up” he said, “I’ll be leading one team while Harry takes the second. That okay with you, Gunn?”

            “I’m not complaining… he knows what you’re looking for” Gunnar said.

            “Alright” Cassander said, “Kaoru, Leifr, Shishi and Gunn are on Harry’s team”. Cassander looked at István and Gunnar out of the corner of his eye; Cassander knew that the tall Norwegian didn’t like to be separate from the smaller Hungarian but István was almost as knowledge as Burial Mounds as Gunnar and this allowed for each team to have a medic as well. Gunnar seemed to understand, he didn’t look happy about it but he understood. Cassander held up the sickle. “Heads for the middle door and tails for the door on the right. Harry?”

            “Tails” the younger man said.

            Cassander flipped it; his hand covered it before lifting it, revealing the front side of the sickle. “Tails it is… door on the right is yours. See you in a bit”. Cassander headed off down the left tunnel with Daniel, Alexei and István following behind. Harry lead his group down the right hall.

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             Cassander knew that something was wrong right off the bat; Phoenix was agitated. He kept shifting on Cassander’s shoulders, emitting a low hissing sound as his bright blue eyes were fixed on the shadows. Cassander stopped as he felt a chill settle upon him; Alexei leaned over his shoulder.

             “You okay?” he asked.

             “It’s here” Cassander said, “tight formation. Wands on the ready”. Each pulled out their wands; they walked in a tight formation. Daniel was thrumming with nervous energy. So nervous that Cassander reached out and grasped the younger man’s hand, sending soothing waves to the distress man. István stared into the darkness.

            Suddenly, there was a piercing shriek and something shifted from the shadows; it threw Alexei and István a distance away. The pair landed with a grunt; Cassander lookd up into that pale grey distorted face; glreaming red eyes stared at him. Cassander felt his breath quicken as he felt that horrid presence feasting on his; his pupils dilated and he crumpled ot the ground. Phoenix hovered, protectively, over Cassander’s body.

            Daniel was froen; the creature turned its gaze on him; Daniel stopped breathing as he pressed against the wall, staring at it. His Magizoologist skills kicking in as he quickly identified the creature; it was a Draugr, the Norse equivalent of an Inferi. The Draugr was an undead creature that haunted Burial Mounds; it feasted on both flesh and blood of those that attempted to rob the Mound. But Daniel couldn’t think about what would destroy a Draugr; his mind kept flashing back to South America and the disaster of that venture.

            Daniel gasped as the Draugr appeared before him and gripped him around his throat; Daniel kicked weakly, trying to free himself.

             “Reducto!” came a shout. Daniel collasped to the ground, coughing. Alexei and István were up and firing curse after curse at the Draugr, driving it back. They were supporting each other; Daniel scrambled up and over to Cassander. He yanked the Grecian-Spaniard up and the four bolted down the hall to the burial chamber. Cassander leaned against Daniel, heaving.

             “What the fuck was that thing?” István said, pointing his wand at the door.

             “A Draugr” Daniel said.

             “As in…?” Alexei said, point his wand at the door; the four had slipped into the chambers.

             “It’s coming!” Cassander gasped, clutching to his temple, pressing against Daniel. “Alexei!”

             Alexei moved forward but it was too late. The creature descended on them; István was thrown to the side, he landed with a sickening thud. He was motionless; Daniel was thrown back into the stone table with a wooden box. Alexei was thrown to the opposite side of the room; he hit the wall, sliding down it to the floor. Cassander struck the floor, as the Draugr tackled him to the floor. Cassander screamed in pain as the Draugr latched onto his neck. The box, that Daniel had struck when he hit the table, was rocking back and forth before it toppled from the table to the floor. The Spirit Diamond skittered across the floor; there was a bright flash of light.

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             The tomb had been a treasure trove; it was the Burial chamber of Haþuwulafr and his Queen. But there had been no Diamond.

             “Well, that settles it” Xiao Xing said, “it’s definitely in the other…”

             A piercing shriek cut her off; they all turned to look down the torch-lit hallway.

             “What was that?” Harry inquired, lifting his wand.

             “I know only one thing that could make that sound” Gunnar said, moving down the hallway. “Come on!”

             Harry, Xiao Xing, Kaoru and Leifr headed after him; “Leifr, do you know your repelling charms for Draugar?”

             “You mean… shit, shit, shit!” Leifr said.

             “What’s a Dra-whatever?” Xiao Xing asked, “Leifr?”

          “It’s the Norwegian version of the British Inferi or the Chinese Jiang Shi” Leifr explained, as they ran down the hall. “They’re carnivous cannibalistic…”

             A scream perforated the air. The five stopped; “that was…”

             “Cassander!” Harry shouted, taking off down the hallway.

             “Damnit! Harry!” Gunnar shouted, dashing after him. Xiao Xing, Leifr and Kaoru raced after them; they moved swiftly back down to the room of the three doors before running down the corridor that lead to the second burial chamber. They burst into the room, witnessing the carnage; Daneil was laying on his side, a large shaggy greenish-black dog standing over him, snarling.

             István was laying unconcious next to the farthest wall; Alexei was crumpled against the opposite wall while Cassander was being held in the Draugr’s grip, blood spilling from the wound in his neck, soaking his clothes.

             “Leifr!” Gunnar said, “together on three”.

             “Ready!” Leifr said.

             “One!”

             “Two!”

             “Three!” they both shouted, “Avvise!”

             The green-blue spell struck the creature, knocking it away from Cassander, who slumped to the ground. Kaoru dashed forward toward Cassander; Phoenix took that moment to appear out of nowehere with him, the large dog and Bolt attached to the Draugr; the two canines brought the creature down and held it there as Phoenix released a long stream of blue fire. The Draugr gave a shriek, trying to shake off the two canines; they tightened their grip just as Pheonix gave another burst of fire which brought the Draugr down. The room went silent; the other four had just rush out onto the floor there was another bright flash of light, followed closely behind a third.

             Alexei, István and Daniel were slowly sitting up, looking around; Cassander was resting against Kaoru. His wound had been healed but the blonde was pale and weak. Daniel was pounced on, immediately, by the shaggy dog, who proceeded to slobber over the Canadian. The sound of a mewling yip caused attention to shift to the snowy white fox with nine tails that was curled around Xiao Xing’s ankles. Two necklaces glimmered from around their necks. Xiao Sing’s was a stunning blue-grey while Daniel’s was an deep onyx color that shimmered brown in the light.

             “Well, I guess that solves who the next two of the Prophecy are” Harry said, helping an unsteady Cassander onto his feet. The Grecian-Spaniard leaned heavily against Harry; Bolt whined and rubbed his head against Cassander’s thigh. Phoenix was curled around Cassander’s shoulders; his scaly head rubbing against Cassander’s chin. Harry held the blonde close, nuzzling his nose into Cassander’s curls. He took several deep breaths to assure himself that his soulmate was still with him. Harry’s green eyes sought out the others; Kaoru was helping Leifr in getting Alexei to his feet while Xiao Xing helped Daniel up. Gunnar and István had their arms wrapped around each other.

             “I guess we find the next step of the journey?” Leifr suggested. Harry kissed Cassander’s forehead as he treked off to help Leifr to find anything written in Welsh or Runes. Gunnar moved over to support Cassander, who glared at István; the Hungarian was smirking at him.

             “I found it!” Kaoru called, “Welsh and Runes… carved into the box”. The Japanese Healer was crouched over the box; the group gathered around. Kaoru moved out of the way, back over to Alexei’s side. Harry and Leifr took up Kaoru’s spot while the group; Leifr readied his notebook as Harry wiped away the dust.

             “Ready?” Harry asked.

           “Ready” Leifr said.

             “I’ll start with Welsh first” Harry said, “‘n ‘n flaen carega dadochuddiwyd… The first stone has be uncovered…A fel hefyd ‘r eilia chyhara chan cariadau… And so too the second pair of lovers…”

            “Wait… what?” Daniel squeaked, looking over at Xiao Xing. The Chinese woman ducked her head, flushing a deep red. She knew the implications; Daniel turned the exact same red.

            “I’ll explain it to you later” Cassander said, tiredly. He rested his head against Gunnar’s shoulder, attacting attention to him. He waved on the reading on.

            “Alright, continuing” Harry said, keeping an eye on Cassander. “At ca ‘r eilia carega, dalu falia… To find the second stone, pay heed… Achos hon gogrwn ewyllysia eglura ‘r gweithred… For this riddle will explain the deed…Ddisgwy at ‘r dirio aledig Hiâ namyn ‘ ahuddol I mwen gwyrdd… Look to the land called Ice but covered in green… ‘na Herwyr bechgyn all gostega bod ‘n weledig… There Raiders’ sons can still be seen…At car ‘r carega… To find the stone… Cair at ca ‘r ‘n Goch chromen… One will have to find The Red’s dome”.

            “Well, that’s clear as mud” Alexei said.

            “Not really” Leifr said, finishing jotting down Harry’s translation. “Land called Ice but covered in green?”

            “Iceland!” Daniel said, earning Leifr’s nod.

            “And the Red’s Dome must be Eirikr Raude’s tomb” Leifr said, grinning.

            Gunnar returned the grin while everyone chattered amongst themselves. “So, we have to find Erik the Red’s tomb… can you say impossible?” Harry said.

            That sobered everyone. Harry had hit on a very important point; since the death of Eirik Raude, Archaeologists, Hunters and treasure hunters had sought out the tomb which would be one of the greatest finds in the world. Harry looked at Cassander.

            “You wouldn’t happen to know anyone in Iceland, would you?” Harry inquired.

            Gunnar and István surpressed snickers as Cassander tiredly smacked at them. This of course invoked the natural curiousity of the group.

            “Sandy?” Xiao Xing inquired.

            “Yes” Cassander said, sighing. He pushed away from Gunnar, wobbling; the hulking Norwegian reached out, only to be battered away by the Grecian-Spaniard. “I know someone in Iceland… katadikázō ēlíthios”.

             “I take it you don’t like this guy?” Alexei asked, leaning against Leifr, tiredly.

             “I like Adastienn just fine” Cassander replied, “it’s his damnable little brother, Finnur, that I can’t stand”. Cassander grumbled under his breath, causing Gunnar and István to burst out laughing.

             Cassander growled and Phoenix puffed smoke at them. “It is not funny! How would you feel if you had this… dannazione lo tutto verso inferno! IO odio tu!”

             “Yeah, yeah” Gunnar said, waving his hand. “Finnur isn’t that bad”

             Cassander glared; his violet eyes deepening to a purple. Harry knew that Cassander’s temper was sparked. “Perhaps we should head back to the camp? So that the others don’t think that we’re dead?” Harry offered.

             “Alright… but who is this Finnur?” Alexei questioned.

             Cassander stalked out of the tomb, as best he could; Harry rushed out after the Blonde. Curses echoed throughout the tomb. Alexei turned to Gunnar and István; “I take it that this Finnur is someone that Sandy really doesn’t like” Alexei said.

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            Cassander had locked himself up in his study and refused to come out; the team had gathered in the living room, munching on the meal that Harry had prepared. “Harry, perhaps you might explain as to what Cassander was referring to?” Xiao Xing asked, “why are Daniel and myself declared the ‘second pair of lovers’?”

             “Because you’re Soul Mates” Harry replied, “Cassand is friedn with Goblin Argent. Argent’s wife, Esmeralda, is a Gemist and she had informed Cassander that the only way for a Spirit Daimon to take on color was in the presence of Soul Mates”. Harry lifted his own diamond for emphasis; “the diamond is the exact shade and color of Cassander’s electric violet eyes. We’re Soul mates… you and Daniel are too, or the Diamond wouldn’t have reacted”.

             “Okay so we have four of the Nine down” Leifr said.

             “Four?” Daniel echoed.

             “You know the prophecy?” Leifr asked.

             “I’ve read it just like Cassander suggested” Daniel replied, “but I don’t see what that has to do…”

             “Ah, but it does” Leifr replied, “we all know Harry;s the Savior of the Wizarding World, even if we think it’s a bunch of bullshit. No offense, Harry”.

             “None taken” the foremention Savior said. He personally agreed with Leifr that it was all a bunch of bullshit.

             “Cassander is obviously the Golden Dragon, the Fiery Oracle” Leifr continued, “I shall explain… first up, we all know that Cassander is an Ioannides, and the symbol of the Ioannides family is a Glden Dragon. Probably derived from his ancestor, Draco. Secondly, Cassander says he’s an Oracle and thirdly, that man has a very very bad temper”.

            “I can understand Cassander” Kaoru replied, “but Daniel and Xiao Xing?”

            “Ah, let me finish, my inquistive kitten” Leifr said, grinning. Kaoru blushed while the others rolled their eyes or snorted. “Now , let’s start with Daniel… He is a Hughes, one of the most prominent Canadian Wizarding Families”.

            “How… how’d you know that?” Daniel asked.

            “The Wizarding World’s Who’s Who” Leifr said, shrugging. He leaned forward; “it’s scary how many people are in there. Anyways, as such, the Hughes of Newfoundland and Labrador are the direct descendents of the Hughes of Wales, who have as their Symbol Cu Sith”. Lefir looked at Daniel; or more accurately at the dog at Daniel’s feet. “On a side note… what is a Cu Sith?”

            “It’s pronounced Coo Shee” Daniel replied, “or as it was also known as Fairy Hound. They’re large shaggy dogs, like Humphrey”. Daniel patted the Hound’s head; the dog whined and thumped its tail, happily. “The Cu Sith, like the Hell Hound, were said to be the harbringers of death but that’s merely a legend. It is true, however, that they appear whenever a person is about to die but they’re merely brought in by the energies of that person”.

           “Right, carrying on” Leifr siad, “since the Cu Sith is a hound thus the Bashful Hound, spoken of in the Prophecy is Daniel. Since he’s shy”. Daniel blushed and looked away. “As for the second part of the line, the Shield-bearer… I’m not entirely sure what that means”.

             “My spontaenous gift is Force Field Generation” Daniel answered, “hence, ‘shield-bearer’”.

             “And what of Xiao Xing, or haven’t you figured that out yet?” Harry asked.

             “Not quite sure, really” Leifr replied, rubbing the back of his neck. Alexei and Daniel snickered while Xiao Xing and Kaoru giggled.

             “Then perhaps, I should take over or would you perfer that you explain, Shishi?” Cassander said, emerging from his study. He slumped next to Harry, who dragged him into his laps; the blonde sighed and sunk the comforting presence of his soul mate.

             “You can” Xiao Xin said, sitting primly next to Daniel.

             “Xiao Xing is the Graceful Fox because she is a shapeshifter” Cassander said.

             “Okay, this is the part where I confused” Alexei said, “what, may I ask, is the difference between an Animagus and a Shapeshifter?”

            “An Animagus has one form” Kaoru answered, “a shapeshifter has multiple”.

            “Yes” Cassander replied, “Shishi favors a fox form… as for the Earth’s changer, it merely informs us of her abilities of Earth and plant manipulation”.

            “Right, so four down and five to go” Daniel said, “any ideas?”

            “We’ll figure that out later” Cassander said, “I just got off the floo with Adalstienn… we are welcome to come to his----”.

            Gunnar burst in.

            “We’ve got Hunters!” Gunnar shouted, “it’s that bastard, Jones!”

            The team were on their feet in an instant. They burst from the tent; they followed Gunnar to where the other Archaeologists were hold up, firing spells at the invading Hunters. Ellery Jones stood at the forefront.

            Cassander growled; he made to jump the barricade but Harry grabbed him around the waist. The team began firing off spells.

            “Does anyone have a knife!” Leifr shouted. István pulled out a knife from a shealth on his calf. He handed it to Leifr.

            “Cover me!” he shouted, leaping over the barricade.

             “Leifr! Get back here!” Alexei shouted, reaching over the barricade. Daniel yanked him back over just as a spell struck where Alexei’s head was to.

             “Are you trying to lose your head?” Kaoru shouted. Harry and Cassander, shouting spells, watched as Leifr knlet on the ground and began carving something in the ground.

             “That’s Thurisaz” Xiao Xing said.

             “Thurisaz, the reactive rune?” Alexei said.

             “And that’s Algiz, the protection and Shield rune” Cassander said, “what is he up to?”

             Leifr rested the knife down and rested his hands. “Thurisaz under Freyr, ignite!” Leifr said, “Algiz under Heimdall, shield!”

             Cassander watched as a shield, shimmering erupt a few centimeters before Leifr as a white beam erupted from the shield.

             “What the----?!”

             “Holy shit!”

             “Whoa!”

             Cassander was shocked; his violet eyes wide. Harry’s mouth had dropped open. Kaoru and Daniel were stunnered while Xiao xing was weak-kneed and Aleei leaned against the barricade, faint-hearted.

             “My god… Runic Magick” István said.

             “Odin’s beard” Gunnar said.

             The Hunters were even shocked. Cassander almost laughed at Ellery’s face; he stood up. Harry stood up as well. Cassander’s face was stone-cold while Ellery was scowling; his partner, Ninette, reached out and grasped Ellery’s arm. Slowly, the Hunters began apparating away. Leifr pulled away from the runes; he slumped to his side. Alexei leapt over the barricade, scrambling to his side.

            “Leifr! Leifr!” Alexei said, rolling Leifr onto his back. Kaoru and the rest of the team came up to their side; Kaoru crouched down, hands skimming over Leifr, who was looking at them drowsily.

            “Magickal exhaustion” Kaoru determined, “let’s get him back to the tents”.

            Alexei slipped his arms around and underneath Leifr’s back and legs and hoisted him up. Slowly, Alexei and Kaoru headed back to the tents with István trailing after them, tugging Gunnar with him. Xiao Xing and Daniel moved over to the other Archaeologists helping them to tidy the area. Harry moved up to Cassander’s side, looking at his Soul Mate.

             “Think we’ll see Jones again?” Harry asked, looking at the blonde.

             Cassander looked up at Harry before looking back at the horizon. “Without a doubt”.

TBC

Translation

Avvise (Norwegian): to Repel

Hei (Norwegian): Hey

Watashi wa kyōkandesu (Japanese): I am Empathic

katadikázō ēlíthios (Greek): Damn idiot

dannazione lo tutto verso inferno! IO odio tu! (Italian): Damnit all to Hell! I hate you!

Shǎnguāng(Chinese): Flare
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