Harry Potter meets the King of the Monsters
By: DJ Rodriguez
(Author’s Notes: Sorry again for delay, just enjoying some free time to myself.
Darien: In this chapter, Harry and his soon-to-be harem will meet the ones trailing them and start their training into their own unique arts. Harry will be trained in the ways of the sword as a samurai, Bellatrix and Tonks will become kunoichi of the shadows, Fleur in the ways of the clever and strong geishas, and Narcissa the ways of the spiritual arts of the miko.
DJ: In the meantime, things are teetering for Europe. The people are gradually pulling together against the attacks of Voldemort, including the Order and the fragile friendship link of Neville and Luna with the rest, but the numbers of the dead steadily rise.
Now, on with the fanfic!)
Chapter 6
A week has passed since Harry Potter departed from England, and things were not going good for the citizens in the country. Even though Voldemort lost his top lieutenant, he still inspired fear and horror in his troops but he had to be on the battlefield with them. And with his treasure chest dwindling away, he had to resort to mundane efforts to refill it. He and his Death Eaters started to terrorize small magical and muggle communities, raiding to find anything of value as well as spread the usual bloodshed and trauma.
His reputation got a small but needed boost when Fudge, in all his “limitless knowledge”, put up a campaign that declared Harry Potter going dark since leaving England. Voldemort used the fear and panic the populace had due to the news to his advantage, he transfiguring a dummy into a version of Harry and taking it with him as a sort of hostage display. It was a cheap theatrical trick, but effective nonetheless. Many of the wizards and witches who saw the sight believed that Harry did not indeed turn dark, but rather was captured and was now powerless before Voldemort. Those who saw the display lost most of their hope and courage, believing that the babe who saved them the first time was now human rather then an all-powerful wizard.
Of course, there was some good news during these events. Fudge was now under increasing pressure from the populace, and his plan to smear Harry backfired on him big time. As a result, others started to see that they needed to train more in order to be more prepared since “Harry” was doomed and could no longer rely on him or the Ministry. Adults were more reluctant then the teens, having gone through an ordeal in the past concerning Voldemort, but they took up their wands and started to train again in the art of self-defense. Not like karate or any martial arts, but magic dueling and also practicing on dummies.
Currently, Hermione and Luna were practicing some offensive spells on some moving dummies that had taken on the forms of Death Eaters. Moody had ordered and transfigured the lifeless puppets, and also set it up that they fired only Reducto blasts. In his explanation, he stated that the spells could be a lesson as they could be anything that ranged from lethal to “Unforgivable” in real combat. This would give the witch/wizard a more realistic view of battle and decided on what to do in the current situation.
“Luna, you go around and send a Aguamenti (Water Mind) above! It’ll rain down on the dummies, and I’ll cast the Conjunctivits curse on them. They’ll not be able to see your form in the downpour, and that’ll give us the advantage of attacking them from both sides!” Hermione whispered to her partner. The alliance between her and Lovegood was fragile at first, but gradually grew strong bit by bit as the days passed by. Luna nodded her head and started to make her way past the obstacles that were erected up to act as buffers/hiding places.
While the girls put their plan into action, from the sidelines were Moody and Kingsley. The boys and Ginny were having lunch, and McGonagall and Dumbledore were going over their plans for both intercepting Voldemort’s forces and also for the upcoming school year. “You know Shacklebolt, those girls have the potential to be best witches that England has ever seen. Given enough training in the Auror Academy for a few years, they could among the best in Europe.” Alastor told his comrade in arms.
The powerful and firm man of African descent nodded his head briefly and commented “Yes Moody, you have a point there. Those girls have the potential, but its up to them to release it. But its strange… a week ago, they wouldn’t have gotten along like this. I wonder what happened.” Moody just shrugged his shoulders and said that as long as the two worked together like they were now, they would certainly be better prepared for the dangers that lay ahead. Upon seeing the dummies getting blasted apart by twin Confringo (Blasting Curse) beams from both sides, the two smiled.
‘I just hope that Harry is preparing himself like we are.’ both Aurors thought as the girls rose up in victory, leaving to get some lunch.
~Back in Japan~
Harry Potter was relaxing in a small park, underneath a sakura (cherry blossom) tree. The young man had never felt so relaxed in all of his life, not even when he was in England. During his stay in Japan, he sampled the culture and lifestyle of the city and also visited the countryside. He also took in the famous sights, got to sample some technological marvels, and also make some new acquaintances in the arcade games he visited. Thanks to his newfound wealth, he never had to worry about running out of cash.
“Man… this is really the life. I wonder if Sirius ever thought about traveling here.” Harry said to himself. The thought of his godfather brought a sad smile to his face, the image in his head now was of him and Sirius having fun at the karaoke bars, looking at the world from atop the Tokyo Tower, and also competiting against one another at the arcade in games such as Fatal Fury 2. He would have used Mai Shiranui while Sirius would have played Terry Bogard. For some reason, the bouncy kunoichi attracted Harry’s attention.
“Well Sirius, your advice worked. I filled my veins with life, and it feels great!” he shouted out, laughing a bit as he fell on the soft green grass. That got the attention of some people nearby, but he didn’t care. He was finally having the time of his life, and loving every minute of it! He checked his watch and saw that it was about midnight, very late indeed. As he rose up from the grass, he looked all around and saw many couples. They all looked up to the clear sky, the stars twinkling and the moon full and bright.
Harry let out a sigh and asked himself, ‘I wonder if I’ll ever have a girlfriend. Heh, with my track record and being on the hit list of the most psychotic wizard in Europe, I’ll be even lucky if a girl would want to stay with me for a few hours.’ The young wizard got up to leave the grounds, heading back to his hotel. However, as he walked to the entrance-exit, he passed by a beautiful woman with pale-blue hair. It was only for a split-second, but Harry swore that he recognized her from somewhere.
‘Aww, who am I kidding? There are many girls here in Japan who color their hair, so it’s not even likely she’d be here.’ Harry thought before he left.
Meanwhile, the girl who passed him also had a feeling of déjà vu. ‘That boy! Could he be…? Nah, he couldn’t be him. I mean, he looks to be full of vitality and also very cute!’ she thought as she went in to see the stars out. This particular girl did not have a date, but that couldn’t mean she couldn’t just enjoy the night. It was Nymphadora Tonks, who was also enjoying her week of freedom and life. Like Harry, she had been sampling the finest that Japan offered and was really content and at peace with herself.
“I haven’t felt this way since I graduated from the Auror Academy.” she said to herself softly. Although she gained a job and the responsibilities with it, she also gained the headaches and the serious air that came along with it. And when Dumbledore enlisted her in the Order of the Phoenix, she felt more restricted and restrained. But now, she finally felt her age and was enjoying every minute of it! Sitting under the sakura tree, she looked up to see the moon and the stars in the sky.
“I hope you’re seeing me now, cousin Sirius. I took your advice, and I couldn’t be happier.” Tonks whispered to the heavens. A few days ago, she received the owl from Gringotts read the details of what happened during the reading of Sirius’s will. She was shocked when she heard about Harry’s display of raw magic towards Dumbledore, surprised on the amount of money Sirius had left her, and also touched on her cousin’s last words to Harry. So, she had taken his advice as well and filled her veins with life.
~Meanwhile~
On two separate bullet trains heading towards Tokyo, one from Sapporo and the other from Kyoto, three other witches were also enjoying Japan. Fleur Delacour was reading a book on geishas and how they were used in society. It surprised her slightly that geisha’s were not prostitutes as many have come to believe, but traditional Japanese female entertainers who were skilled in various Japanese arts and performances. During her stay in Japan, the young lady delved into Japanese history while also exploring the sights.
‘So many professions and history in this country, very unlike France or England!’ she thought. She had come to learn that while Japan was growing and evolving in technology and modernization, they have come to keep and preserve their traditions as well as nature. It was a delicate balance that really impressed the blonde veela.
“I think I should really try to find a magical school here that would help me achieve my full potential.” she whispered to herself. All the time she should have been looking for a place to hone her abilities, she was actually having fun and seeing the sights. The thought of her younger sister scolding her for doing such a thing brought a chuckle to her throat, but she banished it as she got closer to her destination. Tokyo was the capital of the country, so she believed that she would see more sights as well as find a suitable school.
On the other train from Sapporo, Bellatrix and Narcissa were anxiously awaiting their arrival at the Tokyo terminal. That and also being amazed at a train that could go faster then the locomotive back in England, yet gliding smoothly and little turbulence of any sort. The former wife of Malfoy looked at the passing land in the window while her sister read the brochure on all of the sights and tourists attractions that Tokyo had to offer.
“I really wish that Sirius was with us to enjoy this moment.” Narcissa whispered to herself. She and Bellatrix, like Tonks, received an owl from Gringotts informing them on the reading of the will some time ago. The intelligent blonde witch was surprised when she read about Harry’s display of raw magic towards Dumbledore. According to her knowledge, very few in England could throw an orb of raw magic without an incantation or wand. One of the few was Merlin, the most renowned sorcerer in Western history.
Even Bella was impressed, as not even Voldemort could pull off such a feat. ‘But I think the most touching part was when Sirius actually did leave something behind for us to use.’ Cissy thought. Without Sirius’s money, they would have never had so much fun and stay for so long. Still, they did miss him and hoped that he was watching over them now. Cissy was pulled out of her thoughts when Bella tugged on her shirt and pointed to a large red, lit tower. She then turned Narcissa’s attention to the book she was reading.
“That’s the Tokyo Tower, very famous and the landmark of the city itself! We’re almost there!” Bella exclaimed in glee. Apparently, even being out late didn’t exactly slow down the former Death Eater. Cissy just chuckled and awaited for their arrival in the city that was famous for a great many things. But what the blonde beauty did not hear or read about Tokyo was that it was the grounds for a very large, very hungry animal.
~Next morning~
Harry Potter woke up in his hotel room, stretching and yawning to the sun that was on his face. He checked the clock on his stand and mumbled “8:30 a.m., man I need to see why I continue to wake up this early in the morning?” The young man got up, went to the bathroom to both do his business and also take a shower, got dressed and went out to start the day. He ate breakfast, sure, but he had it in the lobby.
“How these Japanese eat with chopsticks, I’ll never know.” Harry mumbled to himself as he tried to eat the food in front of him. He only at ¾ of it before having enough and dumping the rest in the trash. Heading outside, he looked to the south and started to head to the beach area. Instead of taking the bus and such, he decided to just walk and take in the sights. However, he was still unaware that he was being followed.
At the same time, Tonks was also headed towards the beach as well. Like Harry, she had developed a habit of waking up early in the morning but that was due to Auror training. “If I could… I wouldn’t make the sun rise until noon.” she grumbled to herself as she walked on the sidewalk. She did eat breakfast, but unlike Harry she finished hers completely. As she walked to her destination, she was unaware of the people following her. They were the same ones as before, who had been tailing her for the duration of her vacation.
Fleur Delacour was also on the move, actually glad to wake up early to see the sights of Tokyo as well as find a school that would suit her purpose. She was staying at a 4-star hotel called the Senshi Spot, which was very large and ritzy. The European beauty thought ‘This place is incredible! It would certainly give the ones in France a run for their money!’ After devouring her breakfast, she decided to go see the sights and her first target was the Tokyo Tower! Naturally, her path took her across the beach, which is where she was on now.
Shortly after emerging from the hotel, Fleur did not hear the excited squeals of one Bellatrix as she and Narcissa emerged from the entrance/exit. It is by sheer coincidence that the three were staying in the same hotel. “Come on Cissy, come on! We had our rest and food, so let’s go out and see what Tokyo has to offer!” Bella exclaimed in sheer joy. Narcissa had to fight back a sigh, wondering for a moment if a hyperactive twelve year-old came in and switched places with her sister.
“Relax Bella, relax. We still got some time to kill, so calm down.” Narcissa stated, making the beautiful raven-haired woman pout in a funny way. Taking out a map, Narcissa deduced that the first tourist sight near them was the Tokyo Tower. Hearing enough, Bella grabbed her arm and just forcible towed her elder sibling towards said destination. Cissy had to keep up, least her sister accidentally ripped her arm out of her socket.
‘When did she get so strong?!’ was running through her mind as she and Bella took a different path then the one Fleur was on.
It was about 11:00 a.m. when Harry arrived at the beach, looking out at the waves that were gently crashing onto the sand. He took in a deep breath, inhaling the scent of the ocean into his nose. He exhaled and said to himself “The smell of the sea, the breeze on your face… feels great!” This was his first time at a beach, not having to go anywhere outside of his London thanks to the Dursley’s. Just as he was about to leave, he spotted in the waters a shiny object. Curiosity got the better of him, going over the railing he was leaning on and walked over to the where the object is.
‘Hmmm… wonder what this is? Its too shiny and thin to be a piece of steel or iron, feels light too.’ he thought as he studied and weighed the metallic square. He put the object in his pocket so he could study it later, just then he felt a presences behind him. It was not benevolent or malevolent, but strong nevertheless. He quickly turned, his wand already in his left pocket where he kept his wand. Standing before him now were two Japanese men, both wearing business suits but carrying Japanese katanas.
“Who are you? What do you want?” Harry nearly demanded, having used the Translation charm on himself some time ago. He felt in his body that they these two men were strong, both physical and magic wise. One of them had black hair that was made in the form of a small ponytail, stood about 5”11 and had eyes as black as midnight. He had slightly tanned skin and his frame was as lean and strong as a swimmer or bodybuilder. His partner had flame-red hair in the shape of a candle (think Vegeta from DBZ), had eyes that were blood-red, about 6”3 and pale skin complexion.
“Potter Harry-san, my name is Tatsuya Daichi and this is my associate Teruo Toshiaki. We have been monitoring your actions over the past week, on orders from our Lord.” the one with the black hair stated. Harry was very surprised to hear this, more so that he was being trailed and didn’t even know about it. Before anything else could be said, six flashes of light surrounded the two men and nearly in an instant, were flanked on both sides by five different women and another male.
“Kenshin, Yoko, Tomoko, Tarkara, Noriko, Moriko?! What are you six doing here?” Toshiaki exclaimed. The five girls were dressed differently; two were dressed in shinobi attire, one as mikos, and two like geishas. The other male was in priestly-looking garments, sort of. Harry was about to ask on what they heck was going on, when he too was blindsided by flashes of light. He shielded his eyes, and when he uncovered them… well, let’s just say that his jaw nearly hit the ground on who was now flanking his sides.
“Tonks?! What in bloody Hell are you doing here?! Fleur, you too?! And… is that Narcissa and Bellatrix?!” Harry exclaimed in sheer shock. The girls were a bit woozy on their feet, but just as surprised as Harry were. Questions and exclamations were heard from the English group, causing quite a commotion. In fact, it was an amusing spectacle for the Japanese onlookers including the ones that had arrived.
Before anything could be done to break the chaotic scene, a large alarm is heard throughout the city! It is a wailing siren, and many of the citizens on the beach were fleeing fast towards the city. “Hey, what’s going on?! What’s happening?!” Tonks called out over the ruckus. Despite the chaos, the English group and their new “acquaintances” kept together and in twenty-five minutes… were the only ones on the beach. This started to freak Harry out a bit, not to mention Fleur and Bellatrix. One of the mikos, going by the name of Yoko, came up to the group.
“Look, we shall explain to you all everything later. But we must flee! The alarm that you heard earlier is a warning that Gojira is here! We must get to safety!” the blue-haired miko stated. Harry and the girls were about to retort in a negative answer, when they heard the ocean stirring and swelling up. Everyone seemed to freeze when they slowly turned their heads to the right and saw a huge bulge in the water. It was moving, and come straight at them! Without even thinking, Daichi and Toshiaki ran to Harry and picked him up like one would haul a sack of potatoes.
“Everyone, run!!” Toshiaki exclaimed as he ran in the opposite direction from the moving bulge. The others did not needed to be told twice as they hauled the European women up and followed after them. Of course, the ladies shrieked in indignation at being tossed around like bags of vegetables. Of course, their complaints were silenced when a roar that was unlike anything they had heard ever before pierced the air.
The bulge of water soon burst open, and a towering 100-meter tall behemoth made its appearance! It was similar to the T-Rex, but only larger. It had thick, pebbled green skin that was not reptilian but more like something that belonged on an ancient tree. It had three large spines on it back, the middle row longer and larger then the two on its sides. It had ten foot long double-rowed teeth, and its dark-brown eyes held a savage intelligence. Its tail was nearly twice as long as its body, and its arms were huge and thick like tree trunks, not small like the Tyrannosaurs.
“What on God’s green Earth… is that?” Narcissa whispered in shock, wonder, and fear.
“That is the #1 kaijū of all time… the king of the monsters, to be precise. He first appeared in 1954, reappeared in 1985 and has been around ever since. He is the one beast above all that has terrorized our home, and is a threat to nearly all of humanity. He is known throughout the English-speaking world as… Godzilla!” Daichi stated as the beast roared again in all its glory.
(Author’s Notes: So, Godzilla has finally made its appearance! Let’s see how Harry and the girls handle this situation, especially since Godzilla is larger then any kind of dragon they have faced so far.
Darien: More to be revealed in the next chapter, and also on why the different groups that surveyed the English wizard and witches are working together. We’ll do our best to make sure more chapters are up quicker.
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