Healing, Hugs, and Hunts

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The Hunt Day 15: Harry and Peryton

“So, this is the kind of things that I am going to be expected to pay attention to?” Harry asked with a sigh. Peryton chuckled and pulled Harry into his lap. The Submissive snuggled close and pressed a kiss to the Air Prince’s neck.

“It isn’t as hard as it seems. Honestly, there is more talking and messing around then actual business this time of year,” Perry tried to soothe him.

“And it is only for a day,” Ethan pointed out. “At least he didn’t bet you for an entire week or for the rest of the hunt.” Harry shuddered and the other two laughed at him.

“Yeah, at least there is that,” Harry agreed. “And I will have a lot of you with me. Perry will be there, some of our Gheyo will be there, and I know for a fact that Varon is going to be on duty that day with Crimson Tide. I think Charlie is going to be with Princess Ebony as well.”

“See, it definitely won’t be so bad,” Peryton agreed. There was a knock on the door and Perry called for whoever it was to enter. They were currently in Perry’s office at the Royal Compound because Harry wanted advice and to be prepared for two days from now when he had to spend the day as his uncle’s assistant.

“Oh, I didn’t know you had company,” Came the rich voice from the doorway. It was Prince Raspen of the Earth Courts. Perry waved him in.

“Come in, Raspen. We weren’t talking business. Just soothing my little Submissives nerves about the meetings in two days. He lost a bet to Alcandor and has to attend all of the Royal meetings that day as his assistant,” Perry informed the Earth Royal.

“I remember Alcandor mentioning something about that a few days ago. It will be nice to have you there. Sometimes those things can get so boring and having new people to talk to makes it better,” Raspen said to Harry.

“I just hope I can keep up with what Uncle Al wants me to do. I have never been any good with paperwork. I am much better at keeping people company,” Harry admitted.

“You will do wonderfully, especially with Ethan coaching you through it. He is quite wonderful at keeping notes and keeping people in line and on track,” Raspen praised Harry’s bonded.

“Oh, don’t I know it. I think my circle would just crumble without him keeping everything running smoothly,” Harry praised his Pareya as well. Ethan blushed prettily and Harry kissed him on the cheek.

“Yes well, thank you both. I do work hard at it,” Ethan said gratefully. Harry knew it was always nice to know when you were appreciated.

“How have you been settling into Nevarah?” Raspen asked Harry.

“Oh, I love it here. The home my Alpha purchased and set up for us is perfect and works very well for my blended circle. The Hunt is so much fun. Trying all of the new food and learning about the culture here has been nothing short of amazing. I never want to leave,” Harry said with a happy sigh.

“I am glad that you like it here. Your circle has been quite the point of gossip for quite a few people. I believe you just bonded a complete third suite, did you not?” Raspen asked him. Harry nodded.

“I did. It was non-traditional but so much fun,” Harry responded.

“So, you are planning on becoming a military circle?” Raspen asked.

“Yep, I do believe that is what we have decided,” Harry told him with a smile.

“You have pledged your circle into the service of Lady Death, have you not?” Raspen pointed out.

“We have. She has been with me my entire life. I owe her so much, she has always been so good to me,” Harry agreed. “What is it that you really want to know?” Raspen smiled and Perry chuckled.

“I guess we are all curious if you are only going to fight for Death’s court or if you will take assignment from all of the courts considering you have ties to all of them,” Raspen asked him finally.

“We haven’t really discussed it that far yet. Only that we know we are going to train as a military circle,” Harry answered him. Then he smiled. “Well, they may have already discussed it amongst themselves, but I haven’t talked to them about it yet. I am enjoying my Hunt. When I am settled and bonded to all that I am going to bond to this Hunt, I will enjoy getting to know them. Then I will start discussing those things with my Alpha and Aces.”

“You sound like you have a plan,” Raspen said with a fond smile.

“I do,” Harry agreed. There was another knock on the door and Logi was on the other side with Hadrian. Harry stood up from Perry’s lap and went to his Fire Mage and Shadow Ace. “Hello, you two. What is going on?”

“Are you still busy?” Logi asked him. Harry turned back to Perry and Ethan who both shook their heads no.

“Nope. I am through with all of the learning I am going to do today,” Harry responded. The Fire Mage smiled down at him.

“I would like to ask you to accompany me for a lunch date. Just the two of us,” Logi inquired. Harry grinned and nodded.

“That would be nice, Logi. I would like that,” Harry agreed. Harry looked over at Hadrian. “Did you need something as well, My Ace?”

“No, Kitten. I was just escorting your Fire Mage to the Royal Compound. He showed up at the house looking for you,” Hadrian answered.

“Thank you, Hadrian, for bringing him to me,” Harry said with a smile. Then, he turned back up to Logi. “Are you ready to go now?”

“Yes, Love,” Logi answered. Harry kissed his three other bonded goodbye and then told the Earth Royal goodbye before letting Logi take him by the hand and lead him from the Compound.

“Where are we going?” Harry asked excitedly. Logi smiled down at him.

“I booked a reservation at The Fire Pit in the Fire sections. It is a very nice restaurant. I wanted to take you out and spoil you a little and present you with my first official courting gift,” Logi answered him.

“Oh, that sounds lovely. I am so excited to go somewhere new with you. Am I dressed ok for this place?” Harry asked concerned. He didn’t want to look bad if Logi was taking him somewhere nice. Logi stopped walking long enough to kiss Harry chastely on the lips and give him an appreciative look.

“You look ravishing, Saeti. Perfect just as you are,” Logi insisted. Harry blushed a bright pink and was happy when Logi smirked and started walking again.

“Thank you, Logi,” Harry said with glee. He loved the way his bonded cared for him. They always knew exactly what to say. When they stepped into a transportation room, Harry clung to Logi and concentrated on him. He was still afraid of accidentally breaking a portal since he heard that it was something that could happen. He had the worst luck sometimes.

They arrived in the Fire Section without issue. It was a little stifling for Harry but nothing that he couldn’t put up with. This would be his first time in the Fire Section. He was pretty sure his bonded had avoided bringing him here so far because of how in touch he was with his Merrow side.

Logi led him through the streets of a beautiful little shopping area that had stalls with lovely clothes and jewelry for sale it was all really pretty and done in reds and oranges. Harry loved all of it. The finally reached their destination and it was a beautiful restaurant that seemed to be carved from the side of the volcano. Harry could see a literal pool of Lava out the window they were sat next to.

“This place is so pretty, Logi,” Harry said with wonder.

“I am glad that you like it,” Logi said with a smile. The waiter came to their table and Harry let Logi order for him. He didn’t know much about the options on the menu, but he was willing to try anything.

Harry and Logi had a lovely lunch and talked about nearly everything that had been happening to the two of them since they had agreed to bond a few days ago. When they were caught up, Logi told Harry more stories about the things he had done in his life on Earth and after leaving. It was a really good meal.

“I would like to give you, your courting gift now,” Logi said and pulled a box from his pouch and sat it on the table. Harry smiled and reached for the gift to open it. Inside the box were two gorgeous arm rings. They were engraved with Nordic Runes and designs. They looked old but well cared for. Harry pulled them from the box and looked them over before holding them out to Logi.

“Will you put them on me?” Harry asked with a blinding smile. “They are absolutely beautiful, Logi.”

The Fire Mage smiled and then took the Arm Rings from Harry and then knelt on the floor in front of the Submissive. He held the Arm Rings in his hands and stared at them fondly.

“These were my mothers. My father had them made for her and gifted them to her when they bonded. My mother gave them to me when I told her about courting you. I hope that you will accept them,” Logi informed Harry of the significance of the gift he was giving him.

“I love them, Logi. They are beautiful and I will wear them with pride,” Harry told the kneeling Fire Mage. Logi’s entire face brightened, and Harry couldn’t resist reaching out and cupping his face. Then he kissed the Fire Mage and whispered against his lips. “Please, put them on me, Logi.”

“They will sit just here on your arms, and they won’t cover any of your claiming marks when you wear them,” Logi told him as he placed the first ring on his arm. “The Runes are for protection, among other things. They will alert me if you are ever in danger and have need of me.” Logi told him as he placed the second ring on his arm. Then Logi lifted his sleeve to show a more masculine version of the rings on his own arms.

“Thank you, Logi. This gift is perfect. I love it so much more knowing that they mean so much to you as well,” Harry said. Logi stood from his kneeling position and held a hand out for Harry to help him stand.

“I would like to take you shopping at the market nearby. I will get you anything that you desire before we leave the Fire Section. Then I will take you anywhere you want to go,” Logi told him.

Harry let the Fire Mage lead him through the market. He ended up with a few new outfits that were a little more revealing than he was used to, but he knew that his bonded would love them. Plus, he had felt so pretty in them when he had tried them on for Logi.

The Fire Mage bought him jewelry and hair pieces. Basically, anything that Harry picked up for longer than a few seconds was purchased for him. He had had to stop picking things up and laughed when he insisted that he didn’t need so many things. Logi had shrugged and told him he had plenty to spend.

Apparently, the Mage had been doing jobs that paid him quite well and had been only living on the bare minimum. He was well off and ready to spend as much of it as possible on Harry before he combined it with the Circle finances. Finally, after a few hours, Harry had convinced Logi that he was tired and was ready to go home.

Ethan, Mistral, and Oliver were happy to take his new things and put them away for him. They insisted Harry would try on his new clothes for them later. Logi was handed a jar of moisturizer from Quinn and then the two of them were sent to a private room.

Harry relished in the pampering he received from Logi. Being in the Fire Section had dried his skin out more than he thought it had because when Logi coaxed him into a shower his skin soaked up the water like crazy. When they exited the shower, Logi made Harry lay out on the bed naked and he took his time covering Harry in the moisturizer and teasing him until he was begging the Fire Mage to take him and complete their bond.

He was quite sated and quite happy when the two of them joined the others for dinner. The power boost that was coursing through their circle from adding the Mage was noticeable as well. All of Harry’s Fire Types kept losing control of their flames at random times all evening.

His Merrow had not been very happy with the random heads of hair catching on fire among other displays so right after dinner they had retreated to their lower levels. Harry had fun making bets with his other bonded and Draco’s on who would be next to sport a flaming head. It had been great fun and Harry enjoyed bragging about his wonderful date and showing off his newest courting gift. It was a great day.

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Home Day 16: Bill, Caelus, and the Aces

“So, what exactly is going on?” Caelus asked.

“I got a message from Riven and Cethin. They were called away to handle a situation on Earth. Something is going on with the Torvak. They seem to be plotting and the Royals sent Mages and Gheyo down to try and figure it out,” Bill answered. Then he turned to Xander. "They are two of our Mages."

“Ok, and what has happened?” Glynn asked. He knew that Alcandor had been up in arms about whatever it was as well.

“They found the main base of operations for the Torvak. It was deserted but they found evidence that they had been plotting with Albus Dumbledore to infiltrate Nevarah and basically wipe us out,” Hadrian answered. He had been with Bill when he had talked with their Mages.

“But now that they know an attack has been planned, then they should be able to head it off. Right?” Xander asked. “They have double patrols and alerted the military circles to be ready?”

“They aren’t doing anything right now. They want more information before they cause a panic,” Bill spat out a bit angrily. “Riven and Cethin weren’t even supposed to say anything to us, but they felt it was necessary considering Harry and Draco’s personal issues with this specific man.”

“I haven’t been given all of the information about Harry’s past or Soulscream,” Xander pointed out.

“You and I will talk about it after we are done here,” Bill told him. Xander nodded. He wanted all of the information that he could get so that he could understand more fully why everyone was on alert about this.

“We will tighten down on our defenses here. Harry will go nowhere without Gheyo with him. We will speak to Sol about this as well as the rest of their family. They all need to be informed and ready. We will hire in help if we need to. They won’t get to Harry or Draco,” Caelus instructed.

“That is what I was thinking as well. We have more Gheyo than Draco does so we will work with his circle to make sure that he is just as protected as Harry is. If they have plans to infiltrate Nevarah and we don’t know what they are, yet they could already be here, and we could have no knowledge of it. With the Hunt going on and people coming in from everywhere there is every chance they are already here,” Hadrian stated.

“Riven said there was also evidence that they are working with another race or two of creatures and there was no indication of which one. So, we need to be aware of that,” Bill added.

“We will be careful and alert. Nothing will get to Harry or Draco. We will make sure of it. We should have a family meeting about this tonight. Everyone needs to be made aware,” Glynn spoke up.

“Agreed. We should include The Evanson-Malfoy circle as well as The Elswoods and possibly the Peverells. That way the Mentors and their circles are also aware,” Hadrian pointed out.

“That sounds good,” Bill agreed. “Ok, so Xander if you will stay here with me, we can talk about Harry and his family. It will give you some insight into why this is likely to affect him personally. Hadrian speak with Sol so that she is aware of what is going on and inform her that we are having a family meeting tonight. Ask her to contact Lewis Peverell to be here as well. Glynn contact the Evanson-Malfoy circle and inform that we would like them to be here this evening for a meeting. Let them know it is important. That they can bring Jun, Briar, and Rian if they want as well. I will speak with the Elswoods when they bring Harry home in a few hours. Caelus send a message out to our circle to let them know they are required to be home for a family meeting this evening.”

“Yes, Alpha,” The four of them said together with a small bow. Bill was a cut-up most of time and always up for a good prank or good joke, but when he was serious, he had this aura around him that demanded respect and obedience. His circle respected him for it and knew not to oppose him when he was like this. Caelus, Glynn, and Hadrian left to do what they had been instructed to do and Xander joined his Alpha on the couch in the room and listened as he told him everything about Harry’s life.

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The Hunt Day 16: Harry, Draco, Maury, Jauren, and Ian

“So, you have been leaving all of the networking to Draco?” Maury asked him with a grin. Harry blushed and nodded.

“Honestly, I didn’t even think about it,” Harry admitted. He looked around and frowned. They were currently on the Submissive floors at the Hunt. Harry had been dragged down here the moment his Mentor had found out that he had only been here once the first day when Bahn had forced them to come out here.

“This isn’t exactly Harry’s strong point. I enjoy doing it.” Draco spoke up as he linked hands with his brother. Maury smiled at the solidarity between the twins.

“I understand that. I was and am still no good at all of the socializing part of things. My Alpha handled most of this part of things as well as a few of my other less socially awkward bonded. I only bring it up because even if you are no good at this part of things, you still need to be seen. Talk to people. Let them know who you are and build friendships with them,” Maury stated.

“If you make friends with your allies, they are more eager and willing to come when you call for help. Or to offer favors when you have need of them,” Ian pointed out.

“If Draco is the only face they ever see or learn, then the burden falls on him alone to handle these things and that isn’t exactly fair to him. Considering you aren’t even bonded into the same circle they may come if his circle is in need but not yours,” Jauren added.

“Do you understand now? It is ok for him to handle networking and socializing for both circles, but you need to make appearances as well,” Maury stated.

“Anyone that I have accepted friendships, alliances, or have no quarrel with understands that it includes both circles,” Draco spoke up. Harry squeezed his brother’s hand.

“It’s ok, Drake, they aren’t wrong. It isn’t fair to you that you are doing this alone. I should be with you to share the responsibility at least sometimes,” Harry soothed his brother. He could tell that Draco was getting ready to defend him again and he didn’t want him getting worked up when he knew that his mentor was right.

“Yeah, but you are likely to accidentally offend someone without realizing it. You’re really shit at this part of things. You weren’t raised with the same social training that I was,” Draco pointed out. Harry grinned and shrugged his shoulders.

“Well, with four of you here, you should be able to keep me from offending anyone too badly. As long as I don’t run into Nosedive Yanek, I should be able to keep my Ferros instincts under control,” Harry teased.

“I feel like that is a story we need to hear,” Ian said with a chuckle at the look on Harry’s face.

“We can tell you all about it when we are home with one of Harry’s Aces or Varon and Donovan. They are the best at calming him when he gets a little Feral and we are talking about Yanek he is most definitely going to be a little Feral,” Draco insisted.

“Harry, Draco!!” There was a call from behind them. The twins turned to see grinning Bahn and a frowning Bhindi heading toward them.

“Bahn,” Harry greeted happily and let the older Submissive pull him into a tight hug. Draco greeted Bhindi who was actually nice to him. Harry was not surprised that Draco got along better than he did with Bhindi.

“Hello, Loveling. How have you been? We need to see each other more often. You spend far too much time with your Gheyo,” Bahn insisted. Bahn eyed Harry’s outfit with a smile. “You look absolutely lovely. This is definitely from the Fire Sections.”

“It is,” Harry beamed with pride. He knew he looked lovely. His Bonded had made a point to let him know just how lovely this morning when he had gotten dressed and gone to breakfast.

He was wearing scarlet red silk Harem pants, a very revealing scarlet crop top trimmed in gold runes that had silk pieces that attached to his new arm rings. He was also wearing the new anklet from Maury and other jewelry that Logi had bought him in the Fire section. His hair was loose and in styled ringlets and he was only holding it back with his Circlet. His belly chain had been braided with scarlet and gold chains. He looked and felt so pretty.

“Most all of this was gifted to me by my new Fire Mage. He took me shopping two days ago in the Fire Section after a lovely meal at The Fire Pit and presenting me with these Arm Rings that used to belong to his mother,” Harry bragged.

“Well, good on him. You look absolutely ravishing. I am surprised that your bonded let you out of the house like that. Where are your weapons? I know you carry them at all times,” Bahn asked as he looked Harry over.

“I am armed,” Harry said with a grin. “I won’t tell you where they are, but I am carrying three blades and at least two items with poisoned tips.”

“Of course, you are,” Bahn said with a laugh. “Should have known before I even asked. Who are your new friends?”

Harry smiled brightly and turned so that he was facing everyone.

“This is my Mentor Maurice Elswood and his sons Jauren Elswood and Ian Elswood. Guys this is Bahn and Bhindi Deveraine they are my Beta Theo’s family circle,” Harry introduced everyone.

“It is lovely to meet you,” Maury said and gave them a formal bow. “Harry speaks highly of you. Says that you have been very helpful to him. I am grateful.”

“Harry and Draco are family. We introduced their younger sister during the Introductions last week. We are close with their family. I know they are very happy that you are here. Harry is a wonderful young man, you are very lucky,” Bahn said as he wrapped an arm around Harry and pressed a kiss to his head.

“Thank you, I know that I am very lucky,” Maury said with a grin.

The seven of them got a table and sat to chat for a while. About an hour in, Surajini showed up with the Patil twins and joined them for lunch and conversation.

“So, how is your Hunt going, Darling?” Surajini asked Harry.

“Perfectly, I completed my third suite a few days ago and my second suite is only one King away from being complete. I completed my bond with my Fire Mage two days ago. I am really only thinking about added two more to my circle at this point. Another Pareya and a Beta. I feel like that will satisfy my instincts, but we will see,” Harry answered her.

“Oh, that is lovely, does that mean we may get to plan a bonding ceremony before the Hunt is finished?” Surajini asked excitedly. Harry smiled and nodded.

“Yeah, hopefully. You have already started planning, haven’t you?” Harry asked her.

“Not really planning,” Surajini stated. “I have mostly been putting together the guest list and contacting family members to see who wants to be involved in the planning process.”

“I have been quite involved in that with her. We halved the families of your bonded so that we could cover more ground. I think we are planning to get together next week actually to go through our lists and make sure that there won’t be any conflict with the guests,” Bahn added.

“The three of us are no good with planning things like this but we would like to contribute funds,” Ian spoke up.

“Wonderful, we are opening an account that the families can put funds into for the bonding ceremony. A few of the families insisted,” Surajini let them know. “I will get with Quinn about your new bonded so that I can contact their families as well.”

“It sounds like you have it under control,” Maury praised them.

“So, who are you considering for your last three bonded?” Bahn asked Harry.

“Well, my Merrow and I have our eye on a King that is part of Crimson Tide. He has been assigned to guard me a few times by my uncle and he gave me a favor, so I know he is interested. He has a fight scheduled in a few days and we are going to watch it and then approach him about courting or bonding,” Harry answered.

“He has sent out a few replies to Pareya, but he hasn’t met up with any of them yet,” Draco added.

“And what about the Betas?” Maury asked. Harry blushed.

“I have a date with one in a few days,” Harry answered. Draco laughed when the others looked curious about the blush.

“It’s with Ariki,” Draco told Bahn. The Submissive smiled brightly.

“Well, I guess that explains why our boy has been so flustered and blushing whenever Harry is mentioned,” Bahn said with a laugh.

“I am assuming that Beta is yours as well?” Maury asked curiously.

“Yes,” Bahn answered with a grin. “Theodore is our Ilsa’s mentored student. He doesn’t have family, so we claimed him as ours. He and Harry have been courting since they were fifteen, I believe. Ilsa is Ariki’s bearer.”

“Seems like our Harry has taken a liking to your boys,” Jauren teased.

“We are perfectly ok with that. He is a wonderful young man, and our boys are lucky to have him,” Bahn agreed. Harry blushed brightly. “So, do you have dates set up with any other Betas?”

“No, I want to see how things go with Ariki first. He and I have only really talked with a group around. I want us to have the chance to have a little one on one time to decide if we really do like each other and are compatible,” Harry answered.

“That’s good, you are making wonderful choices, Darling,” Surajini added.

“I know, it is like he doesn’t even need a Mentor,” Maury fake pouted. Harry swatted at him.

“Oh, stop it, of course I need you,” Harry stated firmly.

“Are these your daughters?” Maury asked Surajini. The Submissive smiled with pride and nodded her head.

“They were not born to me and my circle, but they are ours none the less. We adopted them from Earth when we were there after Harry and Draco’s Soulscreams,” Surajini answered.

“Padma and Parvati Patil,” Draco introduced them to Maury and the others. “We went to school with them.”

“How are the two of you settling in here?” Harry asked them.

“It is wonderful here,” Parvati answered.

“Jini’s family has been so welcoming and helpful,” Padma added.

“Are the two of you sticking with not Hunting this season?” Draco asked them.

“Yeah, we want to learn more about what we are,” Padma stated.

“So, that we will know more about what is expected of us and what it means to be Dragel,” Parvati added.

“Before we join a circle and are bumbling around like idiots,” Padma finished.

“That is a very smart decision,” Bahn praised them.

“It is how I would have done things if I hadn’t given a scream,” Draco agreed with them. Then he turned to Harry and scowled at him. “Not that I would change anything about how I got my circle. I already told you that I am perfectly happy and settled.”

“Right, well when you do decide you are ready to Hunt. It is so much fun. I have enjoyed every moment of it,” Harry stated. “Our older brother Neville is doing the same thing. He isn’t Hunting this season either. He is busy learning everything about what it means to be an Alpha in this society. He wants to be settled and prepared when he decides to court a Submissive and Beta.”

“Neville always was the brightest of you Gryffindor boys,” Padma pointed out. Parvati nodded her agreement.

“Well, it is getting late, and I believe I have spotted our escort heading this way,” Maury said with a smile. Alonz and Raijin were heading toward them. Harry perked up, he was ready to be home with his bonded. This was the first day that he had spent so long without even one of them with him. He missed them.

They said their goodbyes to the other Submissives and Harry let Maury tuck him close for the portal home. He dashed out of the portal room as soon as they arrived and plowed into the first bonded he came across which happened to be Bill. He climbed his Alpha like a tree and kissed him until they were both a bit breathless.

“Hello, Trouble,” Bill said when he had caught his breath. “Miss me?”

“Yes,” Harry said and nuzzled his Alpha’s neck.

“Did anything happen today?” Bill asked. Harry shook his head no.

“It’s the first day, since his scream that he hasn’t been with one of you. He is probably only a little unsettled. Just make sure he gets lots of cuddles,” Draco said with a laugh.

“Of course we will,” Bill said and adjusted Harry so that he was holding him more comfortably. “Can the five of you stay for a family meeting?”

“We can. What happened?” Alonz answered for them all.

“Something has come up that will most likely affect our Harry and his entire family. We are going to be tightening our defenses for an unknown amount of time. We are also having his family circle and Draco’s mentor here as well,” Bill answered.

“Should we send for our Aces?” Raijin inquired. “If this is going to be a discussion about protection and defense they should probably be here.”

“That would be a good idea,” Hadrian said from the doorway. “The Peverells have just arrived, that only leaves a few stragglers that we are waiting for. Hello, Kitten.”

“Hi Hadrian,” Harry said a bit worriedly. “What’s going on?” He knew he had bad feeling. Things could never be good for him for so long without something bad happening.

“Nothing yet, Kitten,” Hadrian told him truthfully. “We are just being cautious. Just be patient until everyone is here, and we will discuss it with everyone. Can you do that for me?”

“Yes, My Ace,” Harry said and then he kissed Bill on the cheek before reaching for his Shadow Ace. He always felt so much more settled in a bad situation when his Gheyo were with him. The Ace was happy to have his Submissive in his arms. He nuzzled Harry and nipped at his neck before he took him and headed to the sitting room where the others were gathering.

Hadrian took a seat on the sofa between Xander and Glynn. Harry sighed happily when he settled more comfortably in Hadrian’s lap and received kisses from his other two Aces. Donovan leaned over the couch and nuzzled him gently before standing up straight but not leaving his spot at their back.

Enlil settled at Hadrian’s feet and leaned back against his Ace. When everyone was finished finding a seat and settling in, Harry had been passed down to the Prince’s lap. Caspian was sitting to his left at Glynn’s feet and Adad was on his right at Xander’s feet. Harry was nearly purring at the attention from his Gheyo.

“Well, he looks quite happy, doesn’t he?” Sirius teased when he settled down between Severus and Remus.

“He absolutely does,” Frank agreed.

“So, what are we all here for? This seems like one hell of a family meeting,” Lucius stated as he took a seat next to James and Lily.

“We received a message from our Mages that were called to handle a situation on Earth,” Bill started right into the heart of the situation. “This information we are not supposed to have but they thought it was relevant. There is evidence that Albus was working with a massive group of Torvak as well as another unidentified race…”

Bill explained everything that Riven and Cethin had reported to them. Then he explained what they had decided about safety and that they were willing to hire Gheyo to help guard them all. Harry and Draco were both instructed to go nowhere without at least one Gheyo for now. Lily, Luna, and Neville were given the same instructions.

“Is there a confirmed danger on Nevarah?” Harry asked after Bill and the other Dominant Dragel had finished talking.

“No, Trouble. We are just being cautious for now,” Bill answered. “They may not even target you or your family. Albus was the one who was obsessed with your family, and he is gone. The Torvak, as far as we can tell are only out for the annihilation of Dragel kind as a whole.”

“Oh, good. I don’t know if I could handle being the target of another mad man and his followers,” Harry said with a chuckle. Enlil hugged him tighter.

“They would never get close to you, Kitten,” Hadrian promised.

“No, they wouldn’t,” Xander agreed. Harry smiled up at his Aces. He loved how safe and settled they made him feel. He would most likely be sleeping on the Gheyo floor for tonight.

“I think we should increase out daily training. Take a few hours out of every day to train together to stay sharp,” Glynn stated.

“Agreed. And I want to be included,” Harry said with a grin.

“Of course, you are included,” Donovan agreed. “You are fast and precise, but you definitely need more training.”

“I would like to be involved as well. I don’t know how many of you have guessed who I am if at all, but I am the wielder of Ryker’s Bane. I am very well versed in what it means to be a military circle. I can help train your Submissive with his sword and prepare him for his role as a Submissive in a Military Circle,” Maury spoke up.

“Oh, that makes so much sense,” Hadrian said with a grin. “And your help and tutelage are very welcome. Harry could not have been paired with a better mentor.”

“Isn’t that truth,” Harry agreed. “So, go nowhere without at least one Gheyo and mandatory training every day. Is this the only thing that is changing for now? We still get to go about life like normal, but we are just a little more cautious.”

“Correct. We just want everyone to be aware of the possibility of danger,” Bill answered.

“You did good, William,” Lucius told him. “A very good Alpha for my boy. All of you, you have all taken such good care of our boys. They could not have asked for better bonded.”

Sol and Bill both acknowledged the praise for what it was. Quinn and the other Pareya headed for the kitchen at that time to prepare a large dinner for everyone. The others still in the sitting room pulled out games to play or just took the time to catch up and talk.

Harry and Draco made their way to their parents. Harry was happily snuggled up with Lucius as he talked with Ian and Jauren’s Alphas. Draco had found his way to James and Lily. It was a nice evening once you moved past the reason, they were all called together.

They had a great dinner when it was time, and no one spoke of the night's news. Only good things and what everyone had been up to during the hunt. Everyone who didn’t live there said their goodbyes when dinner was over and those that did live there retired for the night. Harry slept quite contently between Wikhn and Kisten until it was time for shifts to change and Xander and Damon crawled into bed with him.

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Day 17

“Ready, Love?” Alec asked Harry. He had just finished helping him dress for the day. They would have breakfast with Alcandor.

“I think so,” Harry said with a hesitant smile. Alec kissed him on the cheek and nuzzled his neck.

“You act like your uncle would ever do anything to put you in a bad situation. He is only doing this to spend more time with you. He just has a funny way of showing it,” Alec assured him.

“I hope you are right. I don’t mind spending time with him for the day. I am just afraid that I am going to mess something up if he really wants me to take notes for the meetings. I am not good at this kind of stuff,” Harry insisted.

“It’s fine. I will be there as well as Perry and Ethan. Everything is fine. You are going to have more fun than you think you are. The meetings can be stuffy but for the most part the Royals just sit around and snip at each other,” Alec insisted.

Just then Ethan popped his head in. He smiled brightly at Harry and Alec.

“You both look lovely. It is time to go. The Merrow Gheyo are all waiting downstairs. We will port straight to the Royal Compound. We will be having breakfast with the Royals. They are making a thing of it today. Oh, and there is a surprise waiting for you downstairs as well,” Ethan instructed them.

“A surprise for me?” Harry said eagerly. He loved when his bonded gave him surprises.

“Yep, and you are going to love it,” Alec insisted. Harry grinned at them both before he darted from the room and down the stairs. He smiled brightly when he saw Draco standing with his Merrow. His brother was dressed nearly identically as he was with his Circlet sitting on his head.

“You are coming too?” Harry exclaimed. Draco smiled up at him.

“Of course, I am. Did you think I would let you do this by yourself when it causes you so much anxiety? Besides Uncle Al sent a message about wanting us both there. Something about showing off his nephews to the other Royals,” Draco stated happily. Draco was always ready to show off and Harry was always happy to let him do it while he sat in the background.

“Thank Merlin,” Harry said as he hugged his twin. “I was so anxious about all of this.”

“We know, Kitten,” Glynn said and kissed him on the head.

“Ok, are we all ready to go?” Alec said as he and Ethan joined them downstairs.

“I believe we are all ready to head out,” Perry answered.

The group of them headed for the Transportation room and ported straight to the compound. There was an Ace waiting for them and he led them to the Merrow section of the compound. Perry left with the Ace to go to the Air section to meet up with his sister.

“There you all are. Right on time,” Alcandor said with a smile. Harry and Draco both let the Merrow King pull them into a hug and fuss over them for a moment.

“Hey, Uncle Al,” Harry greeted their uncle.

“It’s good to see you,” Draco finished for him.

“I am just glad to have you both together. I can’t ever manage to pin you both down. Thus, why I invited you both along today,” Alcandor said with a grin.

“Hello Tempest,” Harry said with a slight blush.

“It is good to see you again, Highness,” Tempest said with a bow.

“Are you on guard duty today?” Harry asked.

“I am. I will be here all day to make sure you are all safe,” Tempest said with a wink.

“Wonderful. We plan to catch your fight in a few days in the Pits,” Harry informed the King.

“Then I will make sure to do my best to impress,” Tempest responded.

“I know you will,” Harry said happily.

“Hey boys,” Laurent said as he strode into the room.

“Hey, dad,” Draco and Harry said together and hugged their dad.

“All right, that is everyone here. Let’s head up for breakfast,” Alcandor insisted. “Remember that your Suite are guards today so let them do their jobs when the others are around. Don’t distract them. If you want a cuddle, go to Alec, Ethan, or your father and I.”

“I believe your Charlie will also be there and of course Perry. Lots of options for cuddles,” Laurant pointed out. Draco laughed when Harry pouted.

“Guess, I should have spent more time getting cuddles this morning,” Harry stated and then he grinned. Then he turned to his Gheyo. “I expect so many cuddles when we are done here. Like a giant puppy pile.”

“Anything you want, Princeling,” Chelan agreed. Harry grinned and stole a kiss from each of his bonded Gheyo before they headed out of the room.

Harry had a much better day than he thought he was going to have. Breakfast was fun and it turned out he knew more people in the room than he didn’t know. He and Draco both took notes and added to the conversations that took place that day. He and Draco were sent to enjoy lunch at the Hunt with a few of the Gheyo to guard them. Which is where they were now.

“Come on, I want to try that place over there,” Harry said excitedly. He turned around to make sure that Draco and the Gheyo were following. Draco called a warning at the same time someone else shouted. But it was too late. Harry walked right into what felt like a brick wall and tumbled to the ground.

“I am so sorry. I wasn’t watching where I was walking,” a deep soothing voice spoke to him. Harry looked up into beautiful amber eyes and could feel something click into place.

“Oh,” Harry sighed out with a smile. “Hi.” Harry reached up and the man grasped his hand and gently pulled him to his feet. He didn’t let go of Harry’s hand and didn’t stop Harry when he stepped closer.

“Magnus, are you ok? Is he ok? Did you hurt…” The man that walked up to them stopped talking when Harry locked eyes with him. He was just as handsome as the man who had knocked into him. Harry felt something click into place with him as well and laughed at the startled look on both men’s faces.

“Perfect. So, perfect,” Harry said. “Soulbonds.”

“Yes, Soulbonds,” the second man said with smile. “I’m Bryn. Earth Pareya. This massive brick wall is Magnus, he and I are Soulbonded to each other. And you as well it seems.”

“It is so nice to meet you both,” Harry said with a grin. “I am Harry Evanson-Malfoy.”

“Let me guess, you have Toracle leanings?” Draco said from next to them.

“Not primarily, but I have trained that way as well. If that is what you are looking for then I can definitely fill that role for you,” Bryn answered.

“Why don’t you two join us for lunch and you can talk all about it,” Draco offered.

“We have eaten already but we will be happy to join you for the conversation,” Magnus accepted.

“Wonderful,” Harry said. He was still holding Magnus’ hand and was quite happy when Bryn took the spot on his other side.

They chose a table and ordered their food. The two Gheyo stood a few feet away from them to let them have privacy.

“This is my twin brother Draco. He and his circle live with us, and we are all very close,” Harry introduced Draco.

“Are you a merged Circle? Or plan to merge?” Bryn asked.

“No, I am a Ferros and am building a military circle. My brother is made of softer things. Doesn’t enjoy the fight the way me and mine do,” Harry answered. “We are just very close, and it is physically painful to be apart from each other. So, we stay close.”

“So, you are building a Military Circle. How is that going?” Magnus asked. He loved a good fight.

“Perfectly. I have two full suites and only need a King to complete my third. Though I am hoping to have him claimed soon. I have Three mages and four jokers as well,” Harry let them know.

“And how many Pareya?” Bryn asked.

“Three, you make four,” Harry responded. “A Toracle was the last Pareya that I was looking for.”

“You are asking a lot of questions about him. Where you not here for introductions? Most people already know all of this stuff,” Draco asked them.

“Oh, no. We only just arrived today. We were away on business for my mother,” Magnus answered. “She needed us to transport some Were’s for her that were rescued from Earth. There was a double Soulscream that caused quite the stir.”

“Sorry,” Harry said sheepishly.

“That would be us,” Draco added. “My brother was attacked by a madman and when it happened our bond was wide open because he was calling for help. When he gave his Soulscream it triggered one for me as well.”

“Oh, well imagine that,” Bryn said with a laugh.

“Why was your mother interested in Werewolves from Earth?” Harry asked curiously.

“She is an Alpha and tends to collect strays,” Magnus answered carefully.

“So, that would make you a born Were? Right?” Harry asked. Magnus smiled when he realized that Harry was more curious than judging.

“Yes, I am a born Werewolf. Does it bother you?” Magnus asked bravely.

“Well, if it does, I think my feelings are going to be very hurt,” Harry looked up and smiled at Remus and Lucius who had apparently come up on them without being noticed.

“Of course, it doesn’t bother me. I have the pleasure of calling one of the greatest Werewolves I know, Dad,” Harry said with a laugh. Magnus seemed to relax, and Bryn reached behind Harry and patted his shoulder.

“That’s what I thought, Pup. Now introduce your old dads,” Remus teased.

“Neither of you are old,” Draco stated and then laughed. “Harry stumbled quite literally into two open Soulbonds.”

“Sure did. Isn’t it exciting? This is Bryn, he is an Earth Pareya, and this is Magnus a born Werewolf,” Harry introduced them with pride.

“And this is our Sire Lucius Evanson-Malfoy and our dad Remus Evanson-Malfoy,” Draco added.

“It is very nice to meet you both. Our son has very unique luck. I hope we will be welcoming you to the family soon,” Lucius greeted the two men.

“We hope to be welcomed into the family as well,” Bryn responded. “Happy to meet you both.”

“Do you guys want to join us for lunch?” Draco asked.

“Unfortunately, we are busy. We were on our way to meet up with a few Gheyo we are considering hiring to look after Luna and Neville when they are away from us so that they don’t have parents hovering while they are enjoying the Hunt,” Lucius replied.

“We just saw the two of you as we were passing and wanted to say hi,” Remus added.

“I thought the two of you were supposed to be with your uncle in the royal meetings all day?” Lucius pointed out.

“We are,” Harry and Draco said together.

“They let us go for lunch,” Draco continued.

“Figured we deserved a break from all of them,” Harry added.

“And none of your Gheyo came with you?” Lucius asked and looked around.

“No, they are on official duty today and apparently it is against the rules for a Royals’ Gheyo to guard them,” Harry said with a pout.

“We have the two of them,” Draco said and pointed to the Gheyo that were standing a few feet away.

“Aww, I see and the two of you are acting as Royals today,” Remus said with a laugh. “And from the looks of surprise from you two new friends, they didn’t know.”

“Oh, no,” Harry said with grin. “We hadn’t gotten that far. Our father is brother to the Merrow King. We are third and fourth in line to the throne currently until Uncle Al starts having babies.”

“Well, that is quite a surprise,” Bryn responded. “I guess it explains the circlets as well. I was curious if they were just for aesthetic. Guess now we know.”

“Sorry. I wasn’t trying to keep it from you. It is just that we are so used to most everyone already knowing,” Harry apologized.

“Don’t apologize,” Magnus said and squeezed Harry’s hand. “It is just a show of good character that you don’t flaunt it like most would.”

“Exactly,” Bryn agreed.

“Well, finish your lunch boys and run along back to the Royal Compound before they send out a search party,” Lucius instructed.

They bid Remus and Lucius farewell and finished up their lunch. Harry was not eager to part ways with Bryn and Magnus. He could feel their open bonds reaching for each other and he really just wanted to run away with them back home and seal them.

“Bring them with, Har. The others will understand,” Draco finally stated when he saw his brother hesitate.

“You don’t think they will mind?” Harry asked.

“Of course, they won’t,” Draco said with a grin. “We are a bit spoiled when it comes to our family.”

“That is so true,” Harry agreed. Then he turned to Bryn and Magnus. “Are the two of you busy? Do you want to come with me?”

“I have some arrangements to make and a few things to tend to if we are going to be coming home with you,” Magnus stated.

“And we do want to do that,” Bryn pointed out.

“So, I am going to take care of those things and Bryn is going to go with you,” Magnus finished as if Bryn hadn’t interrupted. “I will meet up with you when I am done.”

“These are the coordinates to our home. If we are not still at the compound when you are finished with your errands,” Draco said and handed over a piece of paper.

“Thank you,” Magnus said and put the paper in his pocket. “May I kiss you?” Magnus asked Harry.

“Yes, please,” Harry said eagerly. The Werewolf pulled Harry close and wrapped him in his arms tightly before he nuzzled the side of his face and placed a gentle chaste kiss at the corner of his mouth. Then he released Harry and bowed to him in thanks. Then he kissed Bryn and scent marked him before he strode away from them.

“Alright come on,” Draco said. “I think we managed to get that search party anyway.” He pointed to where Charlie, Glynn, and Caspian were striding toward them.

“Hey guys,” Harry said happily. “We were just on our way back. Got a bit distracted.” Harry pulled Bryn close to him and joined their hands together.

“We can see that, Kitten. Find a new friend?” Charlie asked with a chuckle.

“Yep,” Harry said and popped his ‘p’. “A Soulbonded.”

“Two of them,” Draco added just to see the looks of fond exasperation on the Gheyos’ faces. “The other is a Werewolf who is already Soulbonded to this one. He had somethings to handle and will be joining the rest of you later.”

“You have the funniest luck, Love,” Caspian said with a laugh. “Life is never boring with you around.”

“If I didn’t know any better, I would swear you were Chaos blessed,” Glynn added. Harry just fake pouted at them all.

“Oh, it isn’t that bad,” Harry stated.

“Of course, it isn’t, Love,” Charlie said. “Now, let’s get back before we get in trouble. Welcome to the family.” Charlie said to Bryn before they all headed back to the compound.

Harry explained to everyone who Bryn was and was happily settled in the Pareya’s lap for the rest of the meetings that were held that day. When it was finally time to head home, Harry was so excited.

Magnus had beaten them to the house and had already made friends with some of his other bonded. Charlie had sent a message home earlier to let them know Harry had two new bonded coming home with them and that one of them might arrive before the rest of them did. Bryn was welcomed with open arms by Harry’s other Pareya who whisked him away to the kitchen to help with dinner while Magnus talked with Harry’s Gheyo about being added to the patrol and joining in on the training.

It was a great evening that ended with him sealing two new bonds. While they lay together cuddling afterward Harry smiled and settled contentedly between them. They had been the last of his open Soulbonds. It settled something deep inside of him to have them closed. He would add two more to his circle and then he would be through Hunting. He had his heart set on Tempest and Ariki, and he really hoped it went the way he wanted it to.