Healing, Hugs, and Hunts

Hunt Day One

Today was the day. It was the first day of The Hunt. Harry Draco and many of the others were buzzing with excitement. Their circles were all dressed similarly which Harry expected. He and Draco had not left the house yet, that they were not dressed the same but with minor differences. All of the Gheyo were dressed in new armor that bore their clan crest and displayed their scale from Harry somewhere proudly.

Harry was once again wearing a nice pair of flowing pants made of some sort of silk and a shirt of scarves. He was once again displaying all of his claim marks and his scale belly chain. Each of his bonded, outside of the Gheyo, was also wearing a version of the silk flowing pants but most of them were wearing different tops that made each one most comfortable. They were all wearing different shades of green and their circle crest was on them somewhere in silver.

Draco was dressed almost exactly like Harry but in blues. His circle was dressed similarly but all in shades of blue with their circle crest in black. All of them were ready to go and had already eaten breakfast. They were ready to go and had a private room reserved to register since they were going together and had three royals with them.

"So you four are only going with us to the registration and then coming back home afterward or are you going into Merrow waters?" Harry asked his water bonded.

"We are going to go to the palace. Alec has duties that must be attended to for your uncle and we are going to be with him. So we will port with you to the registration room and then leave from there," Glynn informed him. Harry nodded and felt Alec wrap around him from the back nuzzling his neck.

"I can't wait until after introductions on Friday so that you can be with us during the hunt. I will miss all four of you while we are separated," Harry said with a sigh.

"Such a needy Submissive you are," Alec teased and nipped his ear. Harry squirmed and smiled.

"Stop teasing him, Alec. He doesn't have time to play with you," Glynn admonished their snarky Merrow. Alec just smirked over Harry's shoulder at the Ace and nipped him again. Harry shivered and turned so Alec could capture his mouth with his own. Alec kissed him like he was trying to devour him. Harry was panting when Alec pulled away smirking and smiling like an idiot when Glynn was suddenly there pulling Alec by the ear away from him and tucking him under his arm.

Harry was pulled forward into Charlie's arms. The Fire Joker held him close and chuckled when he squirmed against him.

"You can have the Merrow when we get home for the day," Charlie told him and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "I think it's time to go, Bill." The Alpha chuckled and nodded.

"Yes, it is. Let's go. Harry and Draco's parents will be waiting for us already I am sure," Bill agreed.

"Ilsa and their circle are going to be waiting for us as well. Bahn and Bhindi want to take Harry and Draco to the Submissive floors as well as Lily and Luna," Theo announced. Harry wasn't too happy about spending time around his Mera but he was sure that there would be enough things going on that it would be easy enough to ignore her for the most part and enjoy this time with his siblings. With that stated the two circles circled up and ported to the transportation area of The Hunt. They quickly moved off of the portal area and stood to the side to wait for Draco and his circle to arrive before they headed off for their private registration room.

When they got there, Lucius and the others were already there getting their introduction out of the way. Harry sidled up to Remus who was still waiting and chirred happily as he was tucked under his arm. Draco did the same but with Severus. The two of them were always happy to be tucked close to their parents. Lily looked back as if she was going to say something but Lucius clicked his tongue and nudged her up to do her registration. She looked sad but turned back around. Harry just snuggled closer to Remus and let the werewolf hold him tightly.

"You two boys look lovely today," Remus told them both. Harry and Draco both preened under the compliment and the agreeing noise from others in the room.

"Neville and Ernie both look very handsome," Draco said.

"There are going to be disappointed people when they find out that neither of them are hunting," Harry finished.

"Luna and Su also look so pretty," Draco offered.

"Our parents are going to have a great time keeping people away from them. They are going to get so many favors," Harry agreed.

"So are you big brothers," Luna said as she came up to them. Harry and Draco both hugged her tightly. Su and Ernie were both still pretty quiet and reserved when it came to dealing with everything. They were settling in pretty well but both were also very shy.

"I am not hunting," Draco stated firmly.

"Favors aren't always just for Hunting. Sometimes they are just offers of friendship or alliances," Ethan informed him.

"Well, I don't have a problem looking over those. Harry and I can do it together. Our circles are too close for us to deal with anyone that the other has an issue with," Draco replied.

"That is a good choice, Darling," Sol told him. They just stayed and chatted while they waited for their parents to be done. Harry thought the process was so interesting. When Laurent was finished he waited at the side he had promised his bonded that he would go with Harry's Merrow when they went underwater so that he had protection.

Then it was Draco's circle's turn to go.

"Draconis Ren Evanson-Malfoy, Submissive, Air, Decantor Circle, Royal. Not Hunting," He named off and then waited as the official put in all of his information. Then he was directed to the blue circle and pulled out all of his Dragel features. His wings were identical to Harry's except for the fact that Harry had what looked like Lightning strikes through his that marked him as a Ferros. They were peach and silver with hints of a pretty blue through them. When he was finished he put his wings away and went to stand with Lucius and Laurent.

"Viktor Krum, Beta, Air, Decantor Circle, High Noble," The Beta went next, and then he stepped up and pulled his pretty wings out for the measurements and pictures. Sol directed each of their circle through the process and then she went last.

"Sol Decantor, Alpha, Fire, Decantor Circle, High Noble," She stated, and then when she was directed, she stepped into the blue circle and couldn't help but preen when she heard Draco trill at the sight of her pretty wings. When she was finished she barely had time to step out of the circle before Draco was in her arms. She just smiled and moved off to the side with her arms wrapped around him.

Then it was Harry's turn.

"Harrison Orion Evanson-Malfoy, Ferros Submissive, Nameless, Serpent's Requiem, Royal," Harry prattled off with a smile.

"And are you Hunting?" The official asked. Harry beamed at him and nodded.

"Yes, but only Gheyo," Harry stated.

"Alright, do you want that noted in your introduction? It might cut down on the amount of unnecessary favors that you receive," The official asked. Harry turned and looked at Bill and Theo.

"It's up to you, Trouble. If you are certain that you only want to court Gheyo then it would be helpful. If you are uncertain and may want to hunt for others then don't add it," Bill told him. Harry smiled.

"You can add it for our announcement. I am absolutely sure that I am only hunting for Gheyo," Harry told the official. The official put in the information and then indicated for Harry to step into the blue circle. He did so and happily released his wings. He was very proud of them. He knew he looked lovely with them on display just based on the looks he received from his bonded. Harry left his wings out instead of putting them away. He loved having them out.

"Theodore Gorgens-Nott, Beta, Earth, Serpent's Requiem, High Noble," He stated and then did his measurements moved to Harry, and wrapped his arms around him. "You look lovely, Princess. Your wings are very pretty." Harry blushed and leaned up on his tiptoes to kiss his Beta.

"Thank you, Theo," Harry said. They stood together and watched as Bill, Hadrian, and Glynn kept the line of his bonded moving along. Finally, they were all finished. Harry said goodbye to his father and his Merrow Bonded as they ported away. Then they stepped out of the registration room to see the Deveraine Circle and the Evanson Circle waiting for them. Harry was most surprised to see the Weasleys and Hermione there as well. They were standing with a group that Harry didn't recognize.

"There you all are. We were waiting for you," Bahn said smiling brightly.

"OK, so what are everyone's plans for the day? Who will be where?" Delani, Bahn's Alpha asked.

"Bhindi and I are going to take the other Submissives and head to the Submissive floors. It will be good for all of them to get comfortable and meet others," Bahn stated firmly. Harry knew that tone, it meant there was no arguing.

The others went down the line stating their plans. The Gheyo would be heading off to the pits. Caelus would accompany Harry's Gheyo just in case they wanted to sign up for a fight that required more than the Ace to sign off on. He was also given permission from Sol and Viktor to sign off for their Gheyo if it required it. Ron would be going with them as well. He had inherited as a Gheyo when his seals had been broken and so he would be going to see what it was all about. Mr. Weasley would be going with them.

Theo would be going with Viktor, James, and the other Betas to the Beta floors. Ginny would be joining them because she had inherited as a Beta. Bill, Sol, Jun, Lucius, and Neville would be going with Delani and Malachi. Which Harry learned was the Prewitt Alpha. Neville invited Ernie to tag along with them as well but the Druid declined and said he wanted to just wonder around and check everything out. Su was going to be dragged off by Fred and George with a few of the other Pareya. They figured it all out and then Harry turned to Hermione who had been standing quietly with her parents.

"Mione, come with us. I know you aren't a Submissive but I haven't seen you and I want to spend time with you as well," Harry said and pulled his friend into a hug. She smiled at him.

"I already promised my parents that we would explore things together for a bit today. But if you get away from the Submissive floors for a bit later, find me and we can hang out," Hermione told him. Harry frowned for a moment and then smiled brightly at her.

"Fine, how about we meet for lunch at one? But I am insisting that Theo, Blaise, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, Neville, and Luna meet us at the same time," Harry stated firmly. Then looked at all of them. "We can meet at the entrance to the food court or something." Then he turned to Su and Ernie. "The two of you are welcome to join us for lunch as well.

"I think I am going to meet up with Ernie around that time and the two of us will do our own thing," Su said with a slight blush. Harry smiled apparently the two of them may like each other. That was probably expected considering they were both new to everything and suddenly thrust together to bond over their shared experiences.

"Alright, but if the two of you change your minds, we will be meeting in front of the food court at one," Draco offered.

"Thank you, we will keep that in mind," Ernie agreed.

"Harry, is it alright with you if Shayla and I join you?" Soula asked. She was Ilsa's daughter she was the same age as the rest of them. Harry smiled at her.

"Of course it is," Harry told her. "Will the two of you be on the Submissive floors with us?" She nodded. "Then we can all just leave together."

"Don't leave the Submissive floors without me. I will come and escort you to the others," Wikhn told them firmly. "I will come with Blaise to escort the lot of you."

"Yes, my King," Harry said and kissed him.

"Ok, let's get this day started. Stay available and respond if someone contacts you," Delani stated. Then everyone went their separate ways. Harry and Draco linked arms and followed behind Bahn and Bhindi. Gideon and Fabian came up on either side of Draco and Harry to talk with them. Harry found that he very much liked their Weasley's uncles. They reminded Draco and Harry of Fred and George. The four of them together would probably result in absolute chaos. Behind them was Luna with Soula and Shayla followed by Lily and Briar.

Harry very much enjoyed his time with the others on the Submissive floors. He was introduced to so many people but he wasn't worried about remembering names because he knew that Draco would remember all of the important ones for them. Bhindi didn't seem very friendly but he didn't take offense because she literally snapped or snarked at everyone. Most people just avoided her and spoke to Bahn. Lily tried to talk to Harry and Draco one time. Harry spoke to her and he was polite but he didn't show her the affection that she was seeking.

"Harry," The Submissive turned at the sound of his name being called. When he did he grinned at the set of twins standing there smiling excitedly at him.

"Padma, Parvati, the two of you look amazing. I didn't know that you had an inheritance over the summer," Harry said. He hugged them both. He really hadn't paid attention to the students from Hogwarts who had chosen to come to Nevarah.

"Dragel Submissives," Padma answered.

"Just like you apparently," Parvati added. Harry smiled and nodded.

"There are so many things to catch up on. You will never believe what all has happened to lead to this. We will need to get together sometime for lunch or dinner and talk about all of it," Harry stated.

"We have heard about some of it," Padma told him. "We have been writing with Hermione, Ginny, and Luna. Are they here?"

"Oh, Luna is over there with my mom and a few others. Ginny isn't on the Submissive floors but she is around with my Beta and a few others. Hermione is running around with her parents," Harry answered. Then both girls looked at him with a smirk.

"So Draco is your twin?" Parvati asked quietly. Harry smiled brightly.

"Yep. Believe it or not, that has been my favorite part of learning about who I am. Draco and I are connected in a way that is just hard to describe. I honestly don't know how I ever survived without him," Harry said honestly. He felt an arm link with his and grinned over at his twin.

"Sap," Draco said with a grin. Then he kissed Harry on the cheek. "I love you, too. Hello, Padma, Parvati. You both look lovely."

"I am not sure who looks lovelier honestly. The two of you or the two of us," Parvati said with a grin. Harry laughed.

"Neither, it's definitely Bahn and Bhindi. They look like art," Harry said and pointed to where the Deveraine twins were talking with someone whose name Harry didn't remember.

"Oh, we agree," Padma stated. "So many sets of twins. Is that normal for Dragel?"

"I don't honestly know, but it does seem like it doesn't it," Draco answered.

"The family we are being fostered with, have at least six sets of twin girls. We fit in perfectly with them," Parvati added.

"My Quinn's family is like that," Harry said curiously. "Who are you staying with?" Before they could answer someone called out for the Patil twins.

"Padma, Parvati find someone that you know?" Harry turned at the sound of the very warm and kind voice. He saw a beautiful woman with long dark braided hair with jewels and baubles decorating it. She was also wearing a traditional sari.

"Yes Surajini, these are our friends from school Harry and Draco Evanson-Malfoy," Padma introduced them. Her whole face brightened and she pulled Harry into a tight hug.

"Just as lovely as I thought you would be," She said happily. Her magic felt a little familiar to Harry.

"And you are?" Harry heard Draco ask. He was so thankful for his brother. The woman pulled back and smiled with a slight blush.

"Forgive me. How rude. I am Surajini Kalzik. Your Quinn is my son," She said kindly. Harry smiled and blushed. This was essentially a mother-in-law.

"It is nice to meet you. I am sorry that we have not come over and officially met your family yet. I was very unsettled and didn't leave home the first week we were here and then when we had made plans to start trying to meet families, I had my Realignment," Harry told her. She gently patted his cheek.

"I know, Darling. Quinn has kept in touch with me to let me know what has been going on. I would like to get with you and your circle to see about a date soon to have dinner though," Surajini asked. Harry nodded.

"Of course, I would love that. This is my twin brother Draco, we all live together in the same home. Quinn tends to them as well when they need it. He insisted," Harry introduced Draco again.

"It is lovely to meet you, Draco. Quinn seems very happy to be tending to all of you. He had never seemed happier honestly," Surajini told them. Harry blushed and turned to Luna who had just walked up.

"This is our little sister, Luna. Our Mera Lily and our Granddera Briar," Harry introduced them. Surajini talked with all of them and she greeted Bahn, Fabian, and Gideon. They talked for just a bit. Then Harry heard a loud voice and saw someone he did not want to deal with. The horrible Submissive that wanted his Theo. He must have growled out loud because Draco grabbed his hand on one side and Luna on the other. He stopped growling but he didn't stop watching the Submissive as he made his way over to them.

"Oh it is lovely to see you again, Hank wasn't it?" He nearly sneered at Harry. Draco gripped his hand tighter and Harry took a deep breath then he smiled brightly.

"Harry, actually but that's ok. We only just met one time and very briefly. I don't actually remember your name at all so we are even," Harry said sweetly. He heard Draco stifle a giggle and heard someone behind him snort. Yanek looked like he had swallowed a lemon. Harry was very pleased with himself.

"Yanek, my name is Yanek," He said trying to recompose himself.

"Oh, that's right, I remember now. My Theo said he called you Nosedive Yanek. Isn't that right?" Harry said as if he had just remembered. Yanek sputtered again and then he glared at Harry.

"Right," Yanek said between clenched teeth. There were too many influential Submissives around Harry so he was trying to keep his cool. How had the stupid boy managed to surround himself with such well-known people so fast? "How is Theodore?" Harry's grin turned almost predatory. Yanek fought not to take a step back.

"My Theo is doing wonderful. We are so happy and in love. Getting to know My lovely Beta these past few years has been so wonderful," Harry said and put just enough of a purr in his voice in just the right places to make the other Submissive so mad. Harry could feel the anger and hate rolling off him. It made him so happy. This Submissive needed to learn quickly that Theo was his and that he didn't play nice with people trying to mess with his bonded.

"Well, that is good to hear," Yanek bit out and then looked around. "I hear someone calling for me so unfortunately I need to go." Harry smiled.

"Of course, it was lovely to see you again," Harry said and then watched as Yanek hurried away. "If he keeps trying to push himself on my Beta I am going to rip him to shreds." Harry almost snarled. Draco and Luna cuddled closer to him.

"Calm down, big brother. Your scales are starting to show," Luna told quietly and nuzzled him. Harry closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths to calm himself. He calmed down but his scales wouldn't go away. Harry opened his eyes and sighed.

"It's ok, Dear One. They will probably go away when you are back with one of your bonded. Do you want to go and find one?" Bahn asked. Harry shook his head no.

"It is only another hour before Wikhn and Blaise come for us. I can hang on until then. Wikhn will settle me," Harry told them. Bahn nodded and then they went back to talking with others. Harry encouraged Luna to go and mingle and when he turned to Draco, his twin gave him a look that said 'try it'. Harry just smiled and let Draco lead him to the edge of the room where a bench was empty.

"Just sit with me here until your Gheyo comes to get us," Draco said and the two of them sat together holding hands. Harry laid his head over on Draco's shoulder and just tried to ignore the itch under his skin that he knew came when he was close to feral.

Finally, Draco nudged Harry and pointed. Harry trilled happily at the site of Wikhn, Blaise, Kisten, Ron, and Styrmir. He got up and went straight into Wikhn's arms. The Gheyo pulled him close and nuzzled him. Harry chirred and mewled at the Gheyo King.

"What happened?" Blaise asked as Draco went into his arms to greet him.

"Remember that Submissive we were warned wanted Theo?" Blaise nodded. "He showed up trying to be hateful and asked after Theo. Harry put him in place quite nicely but now he is really unsettled," Draco told them all.

"We could feel it. He is kind of projecting. I wouldn't be surprised if Bill or some of the others don't show up. It was a really mild feeling of discomfort at first and then it gradually got worse. That is why all three of us came." Kisten explained why they were there. Harry was now wrapped around Wikhn with arms and legs. Draco could tell that he was taking blood.

"I will go and grab the others so that we aren't too late getting to the food court. If Theo is feeling the same way you all were he will be really worried," Draco said.

"I will go with you and those three can take Harry outside. It will help him settle more. There are too many people in here," Blaise replied.

"Me too," Ron said. He wanted to give Harry the space to settle.

So Blaise, Ron, and Draco went deeper into the room, and Kisten, Styrmir, and Wikhn carrying Harry, headed outside to wait for them. Harry finally pulled away from Wikhn who kissed him and then passed him to Kisten. His Fire Queen held him and talked softly to him for a few minutes and then handed him to Styrmir.

By the time Draco, Ron, and Blaise came outside with the other Submissives Harry was happily snuggling with the Storm Princess. No scales in sight. He was perfectly settled.

"Well, he looks perfectly fine now," Draco said with a grin. "Good let's get lunch."

"Want to walk?" Styrmir asked Harry. The Submissive nodded. So the Storm Princess set him on his feet. Harry did keep hold of his hand though and held Draco's hand on his other side. The group of them made their way to the food court unacosted. Theo opened his arms when they got there and Harry went straight into them nuzzling his Beta. Then he pulled his face down and stood on tiptoes to claim his mouth.

"What happened that upset you, Princess?" Theo asked after they had caught their breath. Harry blushed slightly and ducked his head.

"That horrible Submissive, Yanek tried to start something earlier," Harry said with a small growl. Theo just chuckled and kissed Harry on the head.

"Jealous, Princess?" Theo teased. Harry just rolled his eyes and then shook his head.

"No. I just want him to understand that whatever designs he has on you he needs to let them go or I am going to rip his limbs off and beat him with them," Harry said sweetly. Harry heard a chuckle that he didn't recognize and turned to see two Gheyo walking past them into the courtyard.

"Lovely, little bloodthirsty Submissive that you have there," One of them said to Theo. Harry smiled brightly and Theo chuckled along with some of the others.

"You have no idea. About three weeks ago he eliminated a Dark Wizard in a matter of moments before anyone else in the area realized there was even a threat. He is absolutely wonderful," Wikhn bragged. Harry purred at him and blushed.

"Like I said, Lovely and Bloodthirsty. You are very lucky," The Gheyo said again.

"Thank you," Wikhn said. The Gheyo bowed to Harry.

"I am Raiden. It is nice to make your acquaintance." Harry smiled and stepped away from Theo to greet the Gheyo.

"I am Harry. It is nice to meet you Raiden," Harry said with a smile.

"Well, I will let you and your lovely group get back to your day. Maybe we will see each other again," Raiden offered.

"Maybe we will," Harry stated with a smile.

"Where are you headed?" Wikhn asked.

"Back to the Pits. We were just taking a lunch break," Raiden informed him.

"We are heading back that way as well. We were just escorting this group to lunch. We will walk with you," Wikhn said. They said their goodbyes and then headed away with the other two Gheyo back to The Pits.

"He was cute," Shayla said with a smile. Harry nodded. He was very nice to look at and he had a nice voice as well.

"Don't bother, Shay. He only had eyes for Harry," Soula teased. Harry blushed.

"Oh, stop it," Harry said fighting a smile. Draco just rolled his eyes and laughed.

"They aren't wrong, I think it was cute," Draco joined the teasing "Now I am so hungry let's go eat." Harry and the others nodded and they went into the food court to enjoy lunch together. Harry sat with Theo on one side and Hermione on the other. Ron sat next to Hermione the rest of them spread out around the table. Harry was really happy that all of them were together again and loved the addition of Soula and Shayla.

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"So does anyone need to be anywhere else?" Soula asked when they had finished eating and had just been sitting there talking for a bit.

"Not really," Theo responded. The others responded the same way.

"I know where some of our friends are hanging out playing games. Do you all want to go?" Soula asked.

"That sounds fun," Harry said excitedly. It would probably be more fun than being on the Submissive floors.

"Yeah, let's do that," Draco agreed.

"I am all for it," Ron said and Hermione nodded.

"Then let's go," Soula said and the group of them headed off to another area of the festival grounds. Harry was happy to see that in the group they were headed towards was Quinn and Kyle.

"Quinn," Harry called. The Healer looked up surprised to hear his name and smiled so brightly when he saw Harry. Harry snuggled into Quinn's embrace.

Hello, Submissive mine. I felt that you were unsettled earlier. Are you ok now?

"Yes, I was a little upset earlier but it is perfectly fine now. I met your mother. She was so nice," Harry told his Healer. Quinn smiled.

Sometimes she can be a little much

"She wasn't. She really was super nice. I didn't know she was fostering Padma and Parvati, I used to go to school with them," Harry assured him. Quinn pulled him into a hug.

Mum took one look at them at your school and decided they were hers. They are nice, Mum says they fit in perfectly as if they were always part of the family. Are you all here to play with us?

"Yeah, Soula asked us to come and play," Harry told him and was happy to be tucked close to him when Kyle brought a pretty woman up to meet him.

"This is my girlfriend, Emily," Kyle said and Harry smiled and held out his hand to shake.

"Nice to meet you, Emily," Harry said. "I am Quinn's Submissive." He said proudly. She took his hand and shook it.

"It is nice to meet you too, Harry. Thank you for caring for Quinn. He is so much happier now. Happier than I have ever seen him and I know it is because of you and your circle," Emily told him. Harry and Quinn both blushed just a little.

"OK, now how about that game?" Soula said. So Soula and the others explained the game to those of them who had not played before. It was a complicated sort of tag that was played in teams of two. You kept playing until only one team was left. Harry teamed up with Quinn for the first round and they won. They played a few rounds and Harry switched out partners each time. He teamed up with Draco, Theo, and Luna as well. It was a lot of fun. The last time they finished Harry looked up to see Bill standing at the place they had gathered at.

"Bill," He exclaimed and launched himself into his Alpha's open arms. He wrapped his arms tightly around the redhead.

"Hello, Trouble. Did you enjoy your day?" Bill asked. Theo and Quinn came up to them as well. Bill shifted Harry to the side and he pulled Quinn close to nuzzle him in welcome. Quinn rumbled contently and moved to let Theo greet their Alpha as well. Harry waited to answer until they were finished.

"Today was a really good day, Bill," Harry told his Alpha happily. Bill gave him a small look.

"I felt you earlier. You were unsettled for at least an hour or more. Want to talk about it?" Bill asked quietly. Harry shook his head.

"Not really. It wasn't really a big deal. I am perfectly ok though, I promise," Harry assured his Alpha. Bill nodded and then kissed his head.

"It is getting late. Are you ready to return home for dinner and to relax before tomorrow?" Bill asked them. Harry nodded. He had had a great day but he was also exhausted now and he also missed his Merrow and the other bonded that he hadn't seen today.

"I am ready, Alpha. I am actually exhausted," Harry said with a lazy smile and laid his head over on Bill's shoulder.

"Here come the others now," Bill said. Sol and Viktor had come to claim their bonded, Draco was happily tucked close to Sol while Fred and George draped themselves around Viktor. Blaise rolled his eyes and laughed when George pulled him close as well. Luna went happily to Lucius while Ginny and Ron went to their Father.

"Hermione you as well, Dear," Arthur said. "Your parents are waiting with the Prewitts. I will take you to them."

"Soula you will come with us. Your circle is waiting with ours," Bill told the other little Submissive. Shayla's circle had come for her a little earlier. She nodded and joined them. They said goodbye to those who were not yet leaving and then they were headed off to meet up with their other bonded. Then they all ported home. Harry untangled from Bill and went in search of his Merrow that he felt further in the house. He went down the levels and when he got to the water he transformed into his Merrow form and headed toward where he felt Alec.

He found the snarky Merrow in a room that only had water up to a certain point. He pulled on his bond to Glynn and then crawled into the bed with Alec.

"I missed you today," Harry said as he straddled the Merrow. Alec grinned up at him.

"I can see that," Alec said with a smirk. Glynn came striding in and joined them on the bed after removing his armor and clothes. Harry purred at the two of them and happily lost himself in the sensation of letting the two of them have their way with him. He was sated and so relaxed afterward. He lay cuddled up between the two of them and didn't realize he had fallen asleep until he was gently woken up.

"Hmm, what is it? 'M tired," Harry mumbled and tried to snuggle back up with Alec. He felt the Merrow chuckle.

"As much as I am really enjoying the cuddles, Lovely. It is time to go and eat dinner. I don't want them to send someone down here to retrieve you," Alec said. Harry grumbled and turned with grabby hands toward Glynn.

"Please, Ace I am tired," He pouted. Glynn picked him up and Harry felt the spell tickle across his skin to let him know that he was now clothed. He peaked up his eyes and pouted at Glynn. "Traitor." Glynn just laughed and kissed him on his pouting lips.

"You have to eat, Submissive mine. You are welcome to come back down here after dinner if you want. I know that Chelan and Marin would love the opportunity for a cuddle," Glynn said and Harry just nodded as he laid his head on Glynn's shoulder and let the Merrow swim him to the upper levels of the house. Alec dried him with a quick spell and then they joined the rest of their bonded and Draco's for dinner. Harry was plopped down on Adad's lap.

He smiled and snuggled close to the Gheyo King. Two plates were sat in front of them and Harry didn't even attempt to feed himself. He knew that if was put in someone's lap they never let him feed himself.

"Did everyone have a good day?" Harry asked after a little bit.

"Yeah, it was nice being in The Pits and setting up fights for the season," Enlil said with a smile.

"I can't wait for the fights to start," Aither added. Harry smiled at them.

"I am so excited to come and watch. I can't wait. The Pits is where I will most likely spend a lot of time since that is where I will be Hunting," Harry said with true excitement. He couldn't wait to see his fighters doing what they do best.

"So you will be watching?" Charlie asked. Harry nodded.

"Yes, I will try to make it to as many fights as I can. I want to see all of you. The Hunt only lasts for eight weeks but I have much longer than that in reality to Hunt. I am not in a hurry. You all are already my bonded, you are who I want to watch," Harry insisted. He heard several of his bonded rumble to let him know how pleased they were with what he said.

"There will be rules about your attendance," Hadrian stated. Harry nodded.

"I know. It won't be safe, proper, or allowed for me to wonder on my own in The Pits. I promise to always be accompanied by at least one Gheyo at all times when I am in The Pits," Harry told his Shadow Ace. Hadrian nodded and smiled.

"Good, Submissive," Hadrian praised. Harry smiled brightly and then went back to letting Adad feed him. When they were done Harry told the rest of his bonded that he was going to be staying with the Merrow for the night. He wanted to spend time with them since he wouldn't be seeing much of them for the next week. He told the others goodnight and went with the Merrow. He retreated to the same room but this time he took Chelan and Marin with him.

When he woke the next morning he was cuddled in bed with all four of his Merrow. He was quite happy to be with them and instead of getting up he just snuggled in deeper. The next time he woke up it was because his Storm King had come to retrieve him before their Healer and Pareya started fretting even more than they already were. Harry had reluctantly crawled out of the pile of bodies and gone to Adad after kissing his Merrow goodbye for the day.

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The Hunt Day Two

Harry was standing with Bill as they walked with the others up quite a few flights of stairs to a box that they had reserved for the Hunt. Bill had apparently taken care of it for them a while back as one of the things that he had been taking care of before they had all come to Nevarah. For the most part, today was going to be spent in the Colosseum. They were going to watch introductions as well as the few shows that were going to be put on.

"This is exciting," Harry said as he bounced in place next to Bill. "It will help to see other people do this before we do." Bill nodded.

"Yes, it will. Plus you are Hunting, Trouble. This will help you look for any Gheyo that may come through there. It will help you know who is hunting for the most part," Bill said from right behind him.

"Awesome," Harry said and then was happy when they apparently reached their box. It was spacious and had a lot of seating. "You made sure there was enough room for everyone." Harry leaned up and kissed Bill.

"Yeah, there is enough room for our circle and Draco's Circle. Your parents would fit as well but they decided to join the Evanson Circle for today," Bill informed him. They all settled in the box and Harry was happily pressed between Ethan and Oliver. They only waited a few moments before the first circles began to walk. It seemed pretty simple to Harry. They would walk as their name was called and most chose to give a performance of some kind.

"It doesn't seem so scary honestly," Harry said as they were eating lunch. They had left their box to wander around the Hunt for a while. They had split up a bit after eating lunch. Harry was happy to just browse the marketplace today. Bill had given him a bracelet with a pendant on it that he could use to pay for things. Ethan, Oliver, and Hadrian were with him.

"What doesn't, Kitten," Hadrian asked. They were helping him pick out favors that he could send to Gheyo when he decided he wanted to court one.

"Introductions. I don't know what cool thing I can do to impress like the rest of you though," Harry said. "I don't have an element and my Nameless gift isn't something that I can show off."

"You don't need anything special to impress, Kitten. You are impressive all on your own. Besides I have seen you working with each person and you have done something even if it was small with each of the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Just practice with that and we will try and come up with something for you." Hadrian soothed him. Harry looked up at him and smiled.

"Thank you, My Ace," Harry said and kissed him. Harry heard a whistle behind him and he turned to see Donovan he was holding a box. Standing next to him was the Gheyo that Harry had met the day before. Raiden. Harry smiled.

"Hello, My Joker," Harry said and waited for them to come up to them. "It is nice to see you again, Raiden. Two days in a row I am going to start thinking you are stalking me."

"Funny enough, I didn't know that you were Van's new Submissive. I was just following along because he told me he was heading to The Pits afterward. Meeting up with you again was just a plus," Raiden said with a smile. Harry blushed. Hadrian chuckled and wrapped an arm around him.

"Good to see you, Raiden," Hadrian held out his arm and the two of them clasped forearms before pulling away.

"Blood Raven," Raiden acknowledged. He looked at Harry appraisingly. "You called quite the circle didn't you, Little One?" Harry chirred in pride.

"Yes, my circle is very strong. I am very happy with it," Harry answered.

"Raiden is a fun one to watch fight," Hadrian told Harry.

"Yeah? Do you have any scheduled fights currently?" Harry asked. "I will be spending most of The Hunt in The Pits with my Gheyo. I am going to try and catch at least one fight for each of them."

"Are you not Hunting?" Raiden asked. Harry blushed and Donovan laughed.

"He is Hunting. But he is only planning on Hunting for Gheyo. Our Kitten is a Ferros and called two full Gheyo suites when he gave his soulscream. He is planning to Hunt at least a third Ace-King-Queen triad and he was planning on Hunting two Jokers but I stole one of those spots before The Hunt started," Donovan helpfully offered. Harry thought his two Gheyo were being unusually open with information right now. Either Raiden was close to them or they were helping Harry Hunt.

"In that case, I would like to offer you two things," Raiden said and pulled out two items and handed them to Harry. "The card is my Gheyo card with all of my information and stats. The second is my fight schedule so far. It will update as I sign up for other fights. I would be honored if you could make it to at least one of my fights." Harry beamed at the two items. Then he turned that bright smile up at Raiden.

"Thank you, Raiden. I will do my very best to make it to at least one of your fights. Especially, since these two don't seem to have any issues with it," Harry told the Gheyo.

"Now my Lovely Joker is that my blade order?" Harry asked excitedly. Donovan nodded and stepped forward and held the case out for Harry. He opened the lid and pulled one out. He pulled the blade out of the sheath and checked it out. When he was finished with his inspection Hadrian reached out for it and flipped it and then tested its balance. Then handed it back to Harry with a nod. "They are beautifully done, Donovan. They are perfect." Harry pulled the box out of the Joker's hands.

"Would you hold this for me please, Raiden? Only for a moment," Harry asked politely. Raiden nodded and held out his hands. Harry placed the box in his hands and pulled the blade back out. He held it out to Donovan. "Donovan, would you do me the honor of accepting this bonding gift? You did such a lovely job on them that it is only fair that you receive the first one." The Shadow Joker accepted the blade and then swept Harry into his arms and kissed him soundly.

"I accept your bonding gift, Submissive Mine," Donovan said back and strapped the blade to his thigh. Harry took another blade and held it out to Hadrian.

"My Lovely Ace, will you do me the honor of accepting this bonding gift?" Harry asked him and his Ace responded the same way and then added the blade to his belt. Harry grabbed another blade and turned to Ethan. "Will you do me the honor of accepting this bonding gift, My Head Pareya?" Ethan smiled and kissed him soundly before taking the blade and adding it to his belt as well.

"Ollie, my favorite captain, will you do me the honor of accepting this Bonding gift?" Harry asked his last bonded that was currently present.

"It would be my honor, Little Seeker," Oliver said and placed the blade on his belt and kissed Harry as well. Harry turned to take the box but Hadrian had already taken it.

"Thank you, Hadrian," Harry told him.

"I will stay with you until you have passed them all out so that you do not have to carry it," Hadrian told him.

"Well, we are going to head to The Pits now. I will see you later before we port home," Donovan said and swept Harry into another soul-stealing kiss. Harry smiled breathlessly.

"See you later, My Joker. See you around as well, Raiden," Harry called out as they left. "He is an Ace, isn't he? He feels like you and Glynn," Harry asked when they were gone.

"Yes, you are getting very good at recognizing ranks, Kitten," Hadrian praised him. Harry smiled and they kept on shopping around. By the time they headed to the entrance, Harry had managed to hand out most of his blades. He only had his Merrow left now. Day two of the Hunt had been fun as well. He couldn't wait for the rest. Tomorrow, he was going to convince someone to take him to the pits. He was having such a great time. He couldn't wait for introductions so that he could truly start Hunting.