Chapter 3 Viva los Mexico
A/N Ah, the bastard is back, at least you get the answer to what SSHHAAGG is, but only a clue into Harry's training. Next up, we will visit Sirius and find out who the mystery woman is, and the past they share...well if they dont kill each other first, which is a possibility mind you
Chapter 3 Viva los Mexico
Harry looked on annoyed and distressed from his bed, “Ok so your plan is to go and get laid? I understand how that could possibly help calm the nerves and focus the mind but this is hardly the time” Harry growled.
Axel rolled his eyes, “Get your mind out of the gutter Potter, not S.H.A.G, but S.S.H.H.A.A.G.G.” he replied.
Harry raised an eyebrow and looked annoyed, “Explain” he said simply.
Axel smirked, “Secret Society of Highly Honored Aurors Against Global Genocide” he elaborated.
Harry stared at him...a bit more…. “You thought up the name didn’t you?” he replied simply.
Axel nodded, “Brilliant isn’t it?” he reasoned.
“If you say so” Harry replied sarcastically. “So tell me about this SH….organization of yours” Harry prompted.
Axel chuckled, “Before Grindenwald fell last time, I had already initiated a major movement in order to unify the six major law enforcement agencies in the world, one agency was elected from each continent. The purpose of the organization was to unite the best agents of each continent under one organization and then teach each other through interagency cooperation. Of course this failed since we didn’t have the time and personnel needed to be battle ready” Axel began.
“Ok so far your plan isn’t sounding so brilliant” Harry interrupted.
Axel raised his hands, “Cool your Hippogryphs Harry give me a minute. After that idea was discarded, we amended it to having me visit each of the five agencies and then teach them what they needed to know. That idea would have worked swimmingly but we were in a war and there was no time to teach everyone at the same time, and I was the only one that could do it. Another part of the plan was collecting weaponry and tactics from the major Muggle agencies worldwide and working to adapt them to our own strategy. In essence the plan was sound but the timing was off. It was at this moment when Dumbledore conveniently disposed of Grindenwald temporarily. So while the magic world rejoiced and the Muggle world began to set itself right thanks to the intervention of the US government, the six magical leaders that lead the respective departments in the organization gathered. We came to the conclusion that if another such risk appeared, there would be a plan in place for immediate action. Thankfully, Dark Lords don’t just pop out of nowhere, they slowly build to power, and there are warning signs that are set in place that would alert the agencies to act and bring SSHHAAGG to action. Voldemort almost triggered them, but since you stopped him the first time, and this second time around as well, well nothing happened” Axel continued.
Harry just nodded, “Well I can see where having the best agencies in the world fighting together would work great, but I do not get why they didn’t even provide SOME aid with Voldemort” he said bitterly.
“Harry, Voldemort was mostly a local problem. His recruitment and attacks rarely left British soil. Though he did have global ambitions he was far from reaching them. Honestly the army he amassed is a joke compared to what Grindenwald did” Axel replied.
Harry paled, “A joke!?!??!?!?!? Tom’s army was a JOKE!??!?!?!” he growled.
Axel shrugged, “Pretty much” he replied casually.
“Bloody hell” Harry groaned at the thought and began to bang his head against the table.
“In any case we will now proceed with the plan, I figure we have 2 years at least before Grindenwald makes his first move, and knowing him it will be BIG, so we best be ready for it. We will travel from agency to agency and train them and you. After the 5, we will also activate the 6th agency, the shadow agency of SSHHAAGG, the Secret Covenant of Excluded Races of the Underworld” Axel explained.
Harry shook his head, “SCREW U, you named the organization SCREW U?” he growled
Axel shrugged, “Yea, what’s your point?” he said nonchalantly
“Can’t you take anything seriously?” Harry yelled.
Axel smirked, and gave Harry and amused look as he raised his eyebrow.
Harry caught his idea quickly, “Ah, well, I mean that is different, the Black Marauders were about having fun when the world was going to the shitter….” He began to reason, but then concluded, “bloody hell, fuck it, so what do we do first?” he asked.
Axel smiled, “Well first off, you need to heal. After that we will head for Mexico and begin your training as well as the world’s.” he detailed.
“Oh what fun this is going to be” Harry growled sarcastically.
“You have no idea Harry, you have absolutely no blooming idea” Axel thought with a giant smile on his face. “Anyways quit your bellyaching and send Sirius that letter, let’s see if he will agree to the undertaking that you have in mind. This will be critical to the plan so one way or another we have to make it fly” Axel explained.
Harry smiled, “Oh, he will definitely agree with it, and it will fly alright, I’m staking my fortune on it” he chuckled not caring at all. “Though my hats off to you for coming up with it” he added.
“Now now Harry, you came up with it, I just added on to it. I saw an opportunity to boost are chances through your brilliant idea” Axel replied.
“It was brilliant wasn’t it?” Harry smirked with cockiness.
Axel laughed and shook his head, “Get your rest, oh great genius, we have much work to do” he replied.
Time flew swiftly and the two weeks had passed. Harry had grown ever tired and restless in his bed. The only thing that had kept him on the bed was the curse that Axel put on him and a letter from Sirius indicating that all was going as planned and that the meeting was to take place. Of course that was reversed the second he heard nothing more from his beloved godfather. He had written, but gotten no reply. He begged Axel to let him go, his teacher simply said that Sirius and everyone was fine, that he simply ran into a…complication…a potentially good one. Harry relaxed at that, good complications had a tendency to end only one way, and Sirius was VERY good at that way. Harry smiled as he remembered all the nice little tips he had picked up in the Black library whose author had been Sirius…
“Eureka” Harry said as he scribbled a fast note.
“Fawkes” Harry called. The phoenix appeared and took the note then vanished.
“That idea is going to make money” Axel said with a grin from the door.
“Ah, come to set me free?” Harry nearly shouted with joy as he completely ignored the statement.
Axel waved his hand and Harry could move his legs again. “Though I wouldn’t…” he said but Harry had already fallen on his face by that point.
“OWW, my bloody legs are asleep!!!” he shouted.
“Then fix them” Axel replied simply.
“Oh…right” Harry said drawing in the power of Life and immediately his legs felt strong again.
“Seriously Harry, you need to start thinking outside the box. Your next training will practically demand it” Axel supplied.
“Speaking of which what exactly will this training consist of?” he asked for the umpteenth time.
“You will see, for now just pack and then we will leave” Axel said, then he turned around felt a breeze.
“Ok done” Harry said with a cocky grin.
Axel rolled his eyes as he turned around, put his hand on his forehead and shook his head. “Ah the wonderful uses my pupil has for the power he has earned” he chuckled. Then he surveyed him and his smile faded a little, “Grab your sword, it will be critical to what is to come” he said cryptically.
Harry tilted his head in curiosity, walked to his closet and picked up a completely black blade that Axel had given him for Christmas. Even back then he had felt there was something more to it. During the battle with Voldemort, it had served to hold the shield that he battled in. “How critical?” he asked as he strapped it to his side.
“Absolutely” Axel replied simply and then turned around.
Harry rolled his eyes, Axel was always honest, but he held back on the details quite often. Though, more often than naught, he did so out of his own amusement. “So where to first?” Harry asked.
“Mexico, that is where the American SSHHAAGG is” Axel replied.
“You’re yanking my chain” Harry said in disbelief.
“Well I figured that it was central enough, besides no one would suspect that the headquarters would be in the middle of Tijuana. It is the perfect cover.” Axel replied.
“True enough, I mean everyone would expect it to be the US or some South American country” Harry replied and then though for a second. He then looked over his teacher, he lifted an eyebrow, “You put it there because you wanted to have a good place to party didn’t you?” he said with a smirk.
“Fuck, and I thought no one would catch on to that. You have spent way too much time with me, you know me WAY to well” Axel replied shaking his head.
Harry just shook his, “Merlin help me” he groaned. “My life and the fate of the planet are in his hands” he added.
Axel laughed, “Ah yes, the cruel twists of fate” he added and then opened a portal. “Well let us go” he added and stepped through.
The weather was hot and humid as they appeared in an alley with sludge under them. Axel walked towards what looked like a giant outhouse. He opened the rickety wooden door. The smell was horrible.
“Bloody hell, you sure you want to take a piss in there?” Harry said as he held his nose.
Axel turned and smirked at him. They stepped in, there were several stall all as rickety as the shack, and by the smell, quite backed up. On the opposite wall there was a picture of an obscene looking donkey. Axel shot a bolt of magic towards it and it shone, then he kicked it and vanished.
Harry got the picture and shot a beam of magic with his hand and kicked it as well. He honestly didn’t want to touch that wall with his hand either.
They appeared in a reception room. The light was artificial, like halogen lamps, and there was a lazy fan turning above them. There was a girl sitting behind the desk, enthusiastically talking into a phone. She was cute, but nothing out of this world. Apparently, Mexican wizards where a lot more Muggle savvy than their British counterparts.
Axel walked up to the girl and gave him a dazzling smile.
She looked up and for the first time noticed what the two people in front of her looked like.
“Eh, ah, uh Si que puedo hacer por usted?” she said shocked at the handsome men starring at her. (*stuttering* what can I do for you?)
“Well, we are looking to speak to the General” Axel replied with a killer smile and saying the last word in Spanish.
“Ah, ok” she said disappointedly as she covered the phone with her hand.
“She probably wanted Axel to ask for her number and then have his way with her” Harry thought, and then confirmed it and grinned.
“Rosita, aqui hay dos mangazos que quieren hablar con la General” the girl said into the phone. There was a reply, she nodded and then put her hand over the receiver. “Ok, you can go up” she said in a heavy accent. (Rosita, there are two REALLY hot guys here that want to speak to the General)
Axel walked past her and went up some dusty faux marble stairs to the second floor where they walked past several desks where people where lounging, some typing, others sleeping.
“Wow, you have to admire the efficiency of their ministry” Harry said sarcastically.
“Well this branch doesn’t get that much action. Just a few tourist incidents, and the occasional local drunk” Axel replied.
“Wait, you mean there are more than one office?” Harry replied.
Axel stopped and turned, “Are you serious? You want to have one Ministry office for a country as big as Mexico? They have more offices than the US. Mexicans are a very rowdy people. I think there are something like 45 offices, the General in charge of the Ministry just floo’s between them as needed” he explained.
“Oh, wow, impressive” Harry said genuinely impressed. He also wondered if having more branch offices in England would have done any good. “With our taste in Ministers…doubtful” he thought bitterly.
They finally walked past a door and there was a slightly better looking reception area. There stood an old lady behind the typewriter with her ear on the phone.
“Si Lupe, ya llegaron. Tenias razon” she said laughing into the phone and then hanging up. (Yes, Lupe, they are here. You were right).
She turned to Axel that gave her a charming smile, “Yes, sir, what business do you have with the General?” she asked in a much better accent but with a lot of propriety. She played down the effect Axel had on her beautifully.
“I need to speak with him on a very urgent matter that is for his ears only” Axel replied still smiling.
She grinned back challengingly, “That is impossible sir, SHE is very busy with Mexican business to deal with extranjeros and their small problems” she replied. (Foreigners)
“She? Don’t tell me Manuel finally retired” Axel said feigning surprise.
“Oh, yes. Last month, we have a new General. She is much younger, but more…formal than the previous General. He was… a very happy man, but very unprofessional” she said shaking her head.
Axel laughed, “Yea, he did love to party with the tequila and the girls” he chuckled.
“Ah so you knew him well then” the lady replied chuckling.
“Extensively” Axel replied smiling broadly. “It is sad he retired, still I do have urgent business. Is there anything we can do to arrange an appointment with the new General?” he asked in his most charming tone.
“I am very sorry, the General’s schedule is booked” she replied vehemently.
Axel dropped a bag of gold on her desk; it clanked, then opened and spilled the coins out.
“Oh, I just remembered an appointment opened up just now” she said as she pretended to flip through her schedule but stared straight at the gold.
“Excellent, I always am lucky with this sort of thing” Axel chuckled as he looked at Harry who just rolled his eyes.
The secretary picked up the phone and dialed a number, “General, aqui hay un caballero que le urge hablar con usted” she said into the phone, then there was a pause. “Si mi General, ya se que esta en el salon y que es dificil ser usted, pero aparentemente es urgente” she added as if talking to a child. “Ok le dare 10 minutos antes de pasarlos, pongase super como usted dice” she finished and then hung up. (General there is a gentleman here that urgently needs to speak with you) (Yes my General I know you are in the salón and that it is very difficult to be you, but this appears to be urgent) (Ok I will give you 10 minutes before letting them in, get gorgeous as you say)
“She will be with you shortly, please take a seat. Can I offer you anything?” she asked extremely politely.
“Yes please can I have two Cubanitas Mojadas” Axel asked.
“And for the other gentleman?” she asked without hesitation.
“Eh, I thought one of those was for me” Harry said.
Both stared at him like he was crazy.
“I will have a water” he replied.
Now they really stared at him as if he were crazy.
“A butter beer?” he almost asked.
“Ok then, two Cubanitas and a Cerveza” she said and then went into a room. A minute later she walked out and handed Axel two glasses of something that looked red and Harry a bottle.
Axel downed his two drinks instantly. Harry sipped his drink and almost spit it out. He realized it was a real beer. He sipped again and found it quite good.
Twenty minutes later there was a buzz.
“The General will see you now” the woman said politely as if the delay was perfectly normal.
Axel got up, and walked through the door followed by Harry.
Inside there was a very beautiful woman sitting behind the desk. Her hair was blonde with red streaks in it. Her eyes were crystal blue. She had on pink lip gloss, which looked good against her skin that looked overly tanned and somewhat artificial. Her physic was stunning though, she was thin but had very nice curves. Harry had to control himself from having something unfortunate pop up.
“I am very sorry, to make you wait. I was just at the salon and…” she began to say as she smiled at Harry and then looked over at Axel and then back at Harry and then did a double take on Axel. She immediately turned furious and got up from behind her desk.
Her Generals cap fell off the desk, and Harry could now fully appreciate how the uniform fit snuggly over her stunning body. She looked to be in her mid twenties.
She walked straight to Axel and then slapped him across the face.
Axel didn’t even budge the smile on his face. Almost as if he expected that reaction.
“OWWW!!!” she screamed in pain as she cradled her hand. “Bastardo, hijo de la gran puta, te desapareces, no te veo por 10 años, y ahora te venis a meter a mi oficina como si nada. Que bonito el niño, que bien lo educaron. Bien que me dijiste que me amabas, que te importaba, y me cogiste como una puto animal, y al siguente momento te desapareces. Ahora a ver en que estupidez cañon te habras metido que te venis a aparecer en mi oficina. O será que queres que regrese contigo? Bien que eso te iria maldito pinche buey que te crees que el mundo gira alrededor tuyo…” she began to rant. Axel patiently waited for her to hash it all out, but when she continued he just reached out and kissed her…LONG and HARD. (Bastard, son of a great whore, you vanish, I don’t see you for 10 years and no you come and get in my office as if nothing happened. What a nice boy, how well they raised him. You said you loved me, that I mattered to you, you fucked me like a fucking animal, and the next moment you vanish. Now who knows what stupid fucked up thin you did that lands you in my office. Or is that you want me to go back with you? That will go swell for you, you fucking little prick, you think the world revolves around you…)
Five minutes later, they were still at it. Harry had taken a seat and just phased out to the shit his life had descended to in a matter of weeks. Grindenwald, Rose, Axel, Dumbledore, Mexico, it all floated in his head.
“I ahora me rompiste la mano” she said in a low sad tone as they broke apart and she cradle her hand. (Now you broke my hand)
Axel grabbed it and healed it instantly.
“Hum, well I still don’t forgive you” she said in a cute Latin accent as she looked pouting at Axel. Her tone held little conviction. “What do you want anyways?” she said in the same spoiled, hurt tone.
“Well it is good to see you too Anahi, or should I call you General now?” he said with a large smile.
She just stuck her tongue out at him.
Harry shook his head and put it between his hands. “My life sucks balls” he thought to himself.
“In any case I am here to shag” Axel replied.
Her anger returned, she kicked him, now she bounced around the room. “OWWWW. Lo sabia tu pedazo de mierda, bastardo. Solo me ves como tu puto juguete sexual, no te importo en lo mínimo, solo queres coger y dejarme tirada como la vez pasada…” she began to rant again. (I knew it, you piece of shit, bastard. You only see me as your fucking sex toy, you don’t care about me in the slightest, you just want to fuck me and leave me discarded like last time)
Harry banged his head against her desk. Axel kissed her again, this time longer. His mouth twisted this way and that as his arms kept her locked position. Finally they broke apart and she was left frozen and speechless. Her finger was still held up as if scolding someone. “Eh, uhm, eh…fuck” she said defeated.
“No Princesa, I said I came to SSHHAAGG” he said taking a serious tone and extending the sound of the last word. (Princess)
She started to get angry again and then something clicked in her head. She looked at him intently, the shadow of fear and uncertainty in her eyes. “How bad do you want to shag in this oh so dreary world of wonder?” she asked uncertainly.
“I want to shag you as hard as possible for you, for me, for the entire world” he replied.
Now there truly was a look of complete shock on her face. “Por Merlin, ala verga” she shouted. (By Merlin, oh shit).
Axel looked at her impassively and raised an eyebrow.
“Oh yes, eh… How long do you want to shag?” she asked.
“I think I want to shag a good, long, two years” he replied easily.
She looked slightly relieved, but not too much. “And where do you want to shag?” she asked further.
Harry at this point was perplexed, but chose to just shut up, figuring he would find out soon enough.
“I want to shag all over the place, in the living room on the couch, in the bedroom, in the kitchen, in the tea room, in the yard, and both bathrooms” he replied grimly.
She closed her eyes and sat down defeated, she put her face in her hands, “And how hard are you going to shag me?” she said between her hands.
Axel put his hand on her shoulder, “Hard, very fucking hard. So hard that you will beg me to shag you more. I think from 1 to 10, it will be an 11” he said grimly.
“Bastardo, por la gran puta” she said as she turned pale. (Bastard, for fucking crying out loud)
“Hey girl that’s life, you have to take the shag you get” Axel shrugged.
“Then I need to make some calls, clear my schedule, get some things ready. I think you need to invite some people to the party as well” she said putting on a business face and starting to work furiously on her desk at some memos.
“Yea, can I borrow a phone?” he said as he walked around the desk.
“Yea, there should be one in the room through that door” she said pointing to a door on the left wall.
“Yea, I know where it is” he replied.
Axel and Harry started to walk towards it when, she stood up.
“Axel…” she called.
He looked at her expectantly. She walked towards him and kissed him passionately.
“I missed you” she said and then got back to work.
Axel turned around, but Harry could swear he heard him say “I missed you too”
The room was completely white, in the center was a white table with a red phone on it.
Axel took a seat, picked up the phone and dialed a number.
“Hello, I would like to speak to the Director of Magical Affairs” Axel spoke into the phone.
Harry knew that was the leader of the Magic world in the US.
“Hello Director, I am calling because I am here to SSHHAAGG…” he began.
Harry just shook his head and waited for his explanation…and waited…and waited. A couple of hours later and several dozen conversations over the phone that apparently followed the exact script of the one he had with the General, Harry had had enough. When Axel picked up the receiver again he put his finger on the button killing the tone.
“Explain” Harry said in an annoyed tone.
Axel chuckled, “Well right now I am talking with the leaders of every Ministry in America. The phrases we are using are those that were established when SSHHAAGG was established. Upon entering office, the head of the Magic world of each country is given a packet that explains exactly what SSHHAAGG is as well as the code phrases and their purpose. When I said I want to shag, that was the first code phrase. The reply in order for me to know the person is who he or she is supposed to be is ‘How bad do you want to shag in this oh so dreary world of wonder?’. Then I say the phrase that verifies to the other person that I am who I am ‘I want to shag you as hard as possible for you, for me, for the entire world’. At that point we begin to discuss the situation using the code phrases. First, how long do we have before the shit hits the fan. Then what areas will be involved, each room in the house stands for a different continent. The initial point of attack is the first room mentioned and the first country is coded with a place in that room like a couch, TV, chair, etc. Then the last question establishes how bad this situation will be as in the size and power of the enemy, from 1 to 10. In this case 11 is code for all fucking shit has gone loose and Armageddon may very well be at hand. Voldemort would have ranked in at a 6 had he gone outside of England and become a world problem. Voldemort 10 years from now, with more magic, a larger army, and the same genocidal and classist ideas would have ranked at a 9. What makes Grindenwald so dangerous is that he already has the resources, experience, power, and everything to make his insanity a reality. He is already a global problem, now all he needs to do is replenish his forces, strengthen them, replan his attack, and then deploy them in a timely manner. Basically a fully powered global enemy that only needs to rest up for two years and then pick up where he left off. Now this room is fully secure, I built it to be impenetrable, and beyond spy proof. This phone is a secure line to all Ministries in America. Right now, I am getting the other Ministries to get their teams ready and send their representatives . In essence it would be advisable to build an army in every country to fight him, but if we did that, he would send spies and hinder our plans. So the plan in essence is to raise an alert in the first impact area 4 months before the projected attack and raise troop readiness. But SSHHAAGG shall lead the attack, the best of the best shall be trained by me into one cohesive small army that will be the spear point when the war explodes. We will attack the core of his forces and try to take them out before the war escalates too much. If we succeed, the armies he raises will be left without leadership and will probably fall swiftly to the regular defense forces.” Axel explained.
Harry just nodded dumbfounded, “You know every once in a while I think you totally bonkers and then you prove to be bloody brilliant” he said seriously.
“I know, drives you insane doesn’t it?” Axel chuckled.
“Yea, pretty much” Harry said and then sat back and let him finish his calls.
When they exited the room the General was sealing the memos and the secretary was in the room.
“Me oíste mujer, yo quiero que esto se lo pases INMEDIATAMENTE a esta gente. Es un tema bien cañon y urgentísimo” she ordered and the assistant left in a hurry. (You heard me girl, I want you to pass this to the correct people IMMEDIATELY. This is a very serious matter and it is urgent)
“I always knew you would rise high” Axel interjected drawing her attention.
“Well you tend to know a lot of things, don’t you Axel?” she replied rubbing her eyes. She laid her head back. “How long have you known?” she asked with her eyes closed.
“About the organization or about this party?” he countered.
“Both” she said as she looked at him and stared him down.
“Since I started the organization, and since it was a viable option that this would happen” he replied.
The weight and meaning of those words sunk in. “Damn, I always wondered. I guess I know now. What is it with me and older men? I mean that would make you at least about 90 years old right?” she asked seriously with a sad smile.
“I think you should be worrying more about the second part of your question than the first” he replied ignoring her final question.
She looked at him questioningly. Then a single word appeared in her mind.
“No fucking way” she screamed.
“I’m afraid so” he replied simply.
“This is HIM?” she asked in shock.
“Yep” he shrugged as if it were nothing.
“That is impossible” she said as the shock settled in and the 11 now made sense.
Axel raised an eyebrow and stared at her.
She took in the look and shook her head. “Nothing is impossible, I know, I know” she sighed.
Axel laughed, “I believe the last time I said those words you were debating something with me. What was that again?” he replied smugly, though he knew the answer.
She thought about it and then smirked and shook her head. “You had just said that I could one day become EL General. And I told you it was impossible given our male chauvinistic society for a woman to rise to that level of power. Don’t you ever get tired of being right?” she asked in all seriousness.
“All the time” he sighed.
“Oh come off it, and let’s get something to eat. You still haven’t introduced me to your friend” she said looking at Harry and taking him in. “He is quite the looker, might just have to give him a go” she added winking at him.
Axel smirked, “There goes that theory about you and older men. Besides I don’t think he is your type” he replied smugly.
She raised an eyebrow and stared at Axel. “And how would you know that your overconfident jackass?” she as she tapped her foot annoyed.
Axel pointed to her, “Harry, this is General Anahi Palacios, General this is Harry Potter” he said simply.
She laughed loudly, “That is a good joke, why would the hero of all the UK, Europe and possibly the world be doing with a schoolteacher…?” then she stopped as she reevaluated that statement given the fact that said schoolteacher was apparently the creator and head of a secret worldwide organization dedicated to combating the worst global magic threats imaginable. “Ok, dumb question, still I would figure a hero would be basking in the glory, not running around…” she continued until something stopped her.
Axel stared at Harry smugly. Harry rolled his eyes and lifted up his hair. The scar now visible, and that stopped her.
“Oh shit” she said looking around. “Eh, eh, should I offer you a chair, a drink, a girl, anything?” she said rubbing her head with worry.
“Woman he is my bloody pupil, not a dignitary of state. Though given what that letter you got said I might have to take that back” Axel surmised with a cocky grin.
Harry now looked at him through suspicious eyes. “What letter?” he asked simply.
“The one the Ministry sent” Axel said with an innocent grin.
Harry closed his eyes. Anything to do with the Ministry was never good. He shook his head and rolled his hand so that Axel would drop the bomb.
“Let's just say they want to load you with so many medals that you would have to stay away from water in case someone thought to push you in and drown you” Axel began.
Harry sighed, “Fuck me. Why? Why the fuck cant I ever catch a break ?” he growled.
“Harry, now now, there are ladies present” Axel tisked.
“Oh don’t mind me, and it is EXTREMLY ironic for you to call me a lady Axel. Given what we have done and how our own language would make this kid blush” she said with a seductive smirk.
Axel rolled his eyes, “In any case Harry what did you expect? You saved England, singlehandedly I might add. Did you expect them to just ignore either of those facts. You took down and army and a Dark Lord by yourself, well you and your giant mythical dragon” he replied chuckling at how that sounded.
Harry groaned as he thought about it, and then shrugged, “I guess I didn’t think that far ahead. So do I really have to go?” he asked like a whinny child.
“Yea, but don’t worry, I will put it off for a while” Axel said encouragingly.
“Why does that not make me feel better?” Harry moaned.
“You know Axel I get your point, definitely not my type. He attracts way too much attention and he is very whinny” the General interjected as she put her arm through Axel’s.
Harry stuck his tongue out at the both of them, and all had a hardy laugh.
“Well then, let’s go get some food. I am starving” the General prompted as she headed to open the door.
“I often wonder how you keep that girlish figure” Axel said looking innocent.
She turned around, the look on her face told Harry that Axel had said the WRONG thing.
“Wow, this from the human garbage disposal, besides the fact that you know EXACTLY how I maintained this, how did you put it ‘girlish figure’ and that you had A HELL OF A LOT to do with. But I don’t think that will be happening anymore, so maybe I should try and diet” she growled with an angry smile.
“Hey don’t play it down for me. Remember he is my teacher” Harry said simply as he pointed to Axel.
Anahi stared at Harry and then at Axel. “Ah, I see. Poor kid, you never had a chance. Merlin knows how badly this old bastard has corrupted you” she said grimly.
“Hey I resent that remark” Axel replied.
She raised an eyebrow, “Which part exactly do you protest?” she motioned.
“Well…..ehm…..I am not old looking?” he replied in the form of a question.
They both nearly balled out laughing.
“Good Merlin, you haven’t changed” she laughed as they exited the office.
As they walked Axel told her what he had been up to the first 9 years he had vanished, leaving the year Harry had known him last.
“So then Albus died and I went to Hogwarts to take over Harry’s education” he explained.
“Wow, I never knew you were related to the great Dumbledore. Though I don’t get why you had to personally go over to teach Harry, I mean I know you’re a great teacher and all, specially Quidditch, but it is a bit much” she countered.
Both Harry and Axel stopped and looked at her as if she were a child.
She looked between them and saw the condescending look on their faces. “Ok que dije? Ala Axel, porque me ven como si fuera una tonta?” she asked seriously concerned and pouting. (Ok what did I say? Damn Axel, why are you looking at me as if I was a fool?)
Axel went over and hugged her as she pouted. “Sabes que te quiero. Tu sos mi tontita. My tontita divina” he said soothingly. (You know I care for you. You’re my little fool. My divine little fool)
She smiled and kissed him lightly. “Really?” she asked pouting a smile in a baby voice.
Axel laughed, “Yes really” he said in a baby voice.
“Good Merlin, what did I do to deserve this?” Harry mumbled as he shook his head at the intellectual level of his master and the head of the Mexican Magical World.
“Ok then explain to me what the point was” she said now seriously.
Axel turned to Harry. “Shall we just show her?” he suggested.
“That would make this go quicker and we could go eat” Harry summarized.
“Show me what?” she asked curious.
Axel waved his hand and they now stood in a very familiar destroyed plateau. Harry smirked realizing where they were, the place Axel first showed him the powers he could gain.
“Ok Princesa, look at Harry. This is how he used to fight when I met him a year ago” Axel said.
She turned around and looked at Harry intently. Though the look of childish concentration on her face made Harry groan again. He began to shoot some spells with his wand and roll around a bit. Trying to move very, VERY slowly.
“Wow, he moves better than most of my Soldiers. No wonder he is a hero” she said as she gawked at him.
“Actually love, Harry appears to have lost perspective. He used to move at a third of the speed and didn’t have many of those fancy moves either” Axel said chuckling at Harry’s failed attempt to imitate his past.
Harry looked at him grimly, “You are kidding right? I couldn’t have sucked that bad” he replied.
Axel projected a memory into both their heads and then put that one side by side with what Harry had just done.
“Wow how did you do that?” Anahi asked with childish wonder.
“Just one of my trick love, just focus on the fight” Axel replied.
They did and they could clearly see that difference in fighting abilities, sheer musculature, and power. Looking at the two Harry’s, they could see that he now projected much more power and respect just in the way he looked and stood.
“Damn, that is one hell of a difference. You say it only took a year?” she said looking at Axel in shock.
“Yes love, I am that good, but you ain’t seen nothing yet. Harry please show her what I mean” Axel replied as he turned her around again.
“What do you mean?” she asked innocently.
“This is Harry now” Axel replied simply.
Harry smiled and put away his wand. Instantly he vanished and about 100 or so boulders around them turned to dust. The Harry slowed down picked up a giant boulder and chucked it towards Axel and Anahi. In a second he was in front of them and destroyed the boulder with a knee shot. He then drew all the powers he had and began to rip apart the landscape. As if all hell had broken loose.
She looked on in fear and shock as one man destroyed mother nature mercilessly. She could not see him, but he could see the results of his attacks. And she knew he was doing it with his bare hands. A minute later Harry stopped in front of them and looked at the result as the wind picked up and cleared the dust cloud. She gawked at the devastation, the view had changed from a rocky area of boulders to nothing but a plane of sand, rubble, and deep pits.
“Good Merlin” was all she could say.
“This is what I did in a year” Axel said simply.
She stood mute. The boy in the memory, to the man that now stood in front of her smirking.
“I think I understand how he defeated Voldemort, also why the hell you were his teacher. Finally, why you are the head of SSHHAAGG” she said still wide eyed looking at the destruction. “Will you…?” she asked.
“No, I won’t teach them this much. Just enough to for the battle, and mostly tactical and physical improvements. This is a completely different level of training. This is only for my pupil” he replied to her unfinished question.
“Who are you?” she said finally staring back into his eyes. “How is this possible? I have never seen something like this. I mean you were always an amazing teacher, specially for Quidditch…” then something clicked in her head. “Where you the coach of the British Youth team in the Youth World Cup?” she asked bluntly out of nowhere.
Axel smirked, “Ah so you recognize my handiwork” he replied smugly.
She looked peeved, “Of course, it would make sense with all the rumors I heard of a showy team that broke records and destroyed their competition. I also wondered what sort of team could beat Costa Rica, the team you practically built. Makes sense now, perfect sense” she replied.
“Ah what can I say, I’m just good at what I do” he added with a cocky grin.
“Also there was that incident with the German team and the Swedish team, that also reminds me of a certain someone” she said looking at him through narrowed eyes.
“Eh, uhm, I think we need to go eat. You are starving right Harry? I am starving. Anahi is starving too, so let’s go” he said nervously and quickly.
Anahi began to yell at him and smack him….lightly this time. “I fucking knew it, it was you, you fucking asshole…” she began and then started talking in Spanish.
Harry groaned at his fate again, “I am surrounded by idiots” he moaned.
On the way, Axel kissed her again which satiated her, but she gave Axel a look that indicated the conversation was far, FAR from over. They sat down to some fine Mexican cuisine at a restaurant that looked like it broke ever possible health code in the book, well any book for that matter. But it was VERY good and Harry and Axel ate like pigs.
“Seriously, that is just gross. Did you have to turn him into a garbage disposal as well?” she asked as she gagged.
“Hey its necessary so that we can have the energy to fight like you saw tonight” Axel replied.
“You still haven’t answered my question” she said angrily.
“And trust me he won’t. I am still waiting on an answer myself. As far as I have gotten he learned the magic from his family” Harry said with a bit of bitterness.
“Which is the truth” Axel interjected.
“Yea but is far from being a complete explanation” Harry contested.
“True, but you will both get that explanation and a more adequate time” he said in a way that indicate it was the end of that topic.
“Humph” she said grumpily, and then smirked evilly. “Are you sure you can’t tell little old me?” she said in a baby voice and looking mock sad as she hugged his head into her chest innocently. “I promise I won’t tell anyone, … and I will make it worth your while” she added in a whisper.
Axel just chuckled, “Seriously? You are trying to seduce me? Seriously?” he thought to himself and that projected through his look at her.
She caught the look and what it said and then crossed her arms angrily. “Fine, don’t tell me” she grumbled.
She knew in the end that Axel always got his way, and was always right. She also knew that Axel was the seducer, never the seduced, EVER. She hated to admit it, but the man was GOOD, VERY BLOODY FUCKING GOOD. And the fact that he had secrets, only made him more sexy. And the more secrets that she learned, the more she wanted to know. In a matter of a few hours, he made her completely reevaluate him and their relationship. And the more she thought about it, the more it all made sense. Axel was that way, he did the impossible, and because he did so, and did so often, one could only assume that was his norm. For Axel to be more than a school teacher, to be a super secret spy, one that was in charge of training the front line in the worst case scenario, to be the master of a hero, the one behind the curtain pushing him along, to be a man who was far older than Dumbledore yet still looked as young as Harry, and who seemed to be hiding even more power, it all made perfect sense. And it made him all the more sexy and impossible for her to be mad at him.
It was at that moment that she lost all capability for rational thought as Axel kissed her neck and growled. She whimpered, turned her head and kissed him, forgetting everything.
Harry just grumbled and looked elsewhere, his mind on a certain blonde beauty lost out there in the world.
A few minutes later a very good bottle of aged Tangotequila was brought out and twenty minutes later Harry was growling about the shit his life was. Axel was laughing his ass off, and Anahi was nearly naked dancing on the table. Eventually Axel finished his laugh, waved his hand and the three vanished.
Harry awoke the next morning with the hangover from hell. Not wanting to risk using his powers in a weakened state he soon realized he was in a hotel room and got up to take a shower and try and wash it off.
That did not work but the cold water did help him out a bit. When he dried off and headed for the door he saw a bottle with a note in the kitchenette. He read the note and then downed the potion that quickly cured his hangover as the note said.
He headed down the worn steps, his mind drifting to trivial thoughts of how many people had walked up and down those stairs through the years. They looked old, older than Hogwarts and that was saying a lot, then again, Hogwarts was well cared for. Still thoughts of the past, different souls, different lives, moving up those stairs…the thought was….interesting. What’s more, thanks to him, at least for a little while, it was safe to walk those stairs. He reached the lobby and, as expected Axel was there eating.
“Hey Harry, take a seat” he said as he waved the waiter down and had a big plateful brought.
Harry settled in his chair and began to shovel the food in like his mentor.
“So what’s up for today?” he asked between bites.
“Well the elite members of each country will arrive, then we begin the training. For one month I shall train them, then one of them will be picked by me to train you for a month while I finish training the rest” Axel explained.
“So what am I going to do for the first month?” Harry asked truly dreading the answer, it was then he saw the smile on his mentor’s face and he felt true fear for the first time in a long time. “Merlin save me” he grumbled.
“Now now Harry, it’s not all that bad. I mean you have already been all six places before…well the planet at least, not the other side of it” Axel said cryptically.
“Out with it Axel, just tell me what sort of hell you have lined up for me” he sighed.
“Basically it’s a second Stone Quest” he replied simply.
“Good Merlin nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!” he shouted. “Damn it, you mean I have to go through that hell again!??!?!?!?” he yelled.
“Oh quit whining. It wasn’t that bad” Axel replied.
Harry gave Axel a look.
“Fine it was that bad, but you still have to go. In fact finish up cause you’re late” Axel finished as he sat and waited patiently as Harry finished.
“Urgh, fine” Harry said as he finished his plate then got up. “Let’s go then” he growled.
“Wait up Harry, you will need this” Axel said as he waved his hand and Harry’s blade appeared in his hand, then he handed it to Harry.
“What’s this for?” he asked.
“That Harry, is going to be what the second quest is centered around” Axel replied and the portal opened.
“Bloody hell, here we go again” Harry said shaking his head.
Chapter 3 Viva los Mexico
Harry looked on annoyed and distressed from his bed, “Ok so your plan is to go and get laid? I understand how that could possibly help calm the nerves and focus the mind but this is hardly the time” Harry growled.
Axel rolled his eyes, “Get your mind out of the gutter Potter, not S.H.A.G, but S.S.H.H.A.A.G.G.” he replied.
Harry raised an eyebrow and looked annoyed, “Explain” he said simply.
Axel smirked, “Secret Society of Highly Honored Aurors Against Global Genocide” he elaborated.
Harry stared at him...a bit more…. “You thought up the name didn’t you?” he replied simply.
Axel nodded, “Brilliant isn’t it?” he reasoned.
“If you say so” Harry replied sarcastically. “So tell me about this SH….organization of yours” Harry prompted.
Axel chuckled, “Before Grindenwald fell last time, I had already initiated a major movement in order to unify the six major law enforcement agencies in the world, one agency was elected from each continent. The purpose of the organization was to unite the best agents of each continent under one organization and then teach each other through interagency cooperation. Of course this failed since we didn’t have the time and personnel needed to be battle ready” Axel began.
“Ok so far your plan isn’t sounding so brilliant” Harry interrupted.
Axel raised his hands, “Cool your Hippogryphs Harry give me a minute. After that idea was discarded, we amended it to having me visit each of the five agencies and then teach them what they needed to know. That idea would have worked swimmingly but we were in a war and there was no time to teach everyone at the same time, and I was the only one that could do it. Another part of the plan was collecting weaponry and tactics from the major Muggle agencies worldwide and working to adapt them to our own strategy. In essence the plan was sound but the timing was off. It was at this moment when Dumbledore conveniently disposed of Grindenwald temporarily. So while the magic world rejoiced and the Muggle world began to set itself right thanks to the intervention of the US government, the six magical leaders that lead the respective departments in the organization gathered. We came to the conclusion that if another such risk appeared, there would be a plan in place for immediate action. Thankfully, Dark Lords don’t just pop out of nowhere, they slowly build to power, and there are warning signs that are set in place that would alert the agencies to act and bring SSHHAAGG to action. Voldemort almost triggered them, but since you stopped him the first time, and this second time around as well, well nothing happened” Axel continued.
Harry just nodded, “Well I can see where having the best agencies in the world fighting together would work great, but I do not get why they didn’t even provide SOME aid with Voldemort” he said bitterly.
“Harry, Voldemort was mostly a local problem. His recruitment and attacks rarely left British soil. Though he did have global ambitions he was far from reaching them. Honestly the army he amassed is a joke compared to what Grindenwald did” Axel replied.
Harry paled, “A joke!?!??!?!?!? Tom’s army was a JOKE!??!?!?!” he growled.
Axel shrugged, “Pretty much” he replied casually.
“Bloody hell” Harry groaned at the thought and began to bang his head against the table.
“In any case we will now proceed with the plan, I figure we have 2 years at least before Grindenwald makes his first move, and knowing him it will be BIG, so we best be ready for it. We will travel from agency to agency and train them and you. After the 5, we will also activate the 6th agency, the shadow agency of SSHHAAGG, the Secret Covenant of Excluded Races of the Underworld” Axel explained.
Harry shook his head, “SCREW U, you named the organization SCREW U?” he growled
Axel shrugged, “Yea, what’s your point?” he said nonchalantly
“Can’t you take anything seriously?” Harry yelled.
Axel smirked, and gave Harry and amused look as he raised his eyebrow.
Harry caught his idea quickly, “Ah, well, I mean that is different, the Black Marauders were about having fun when the world was going to the shitter….” He began to reason, but then concluded, “bloody hell, fuck it, so what do we do first?” he asked.
Axel smiled, “Well first off, you need to heal. After that we will head for Mexico and begin your training as well as the world’s.” he detailed.
“Oh what fun this is going to be” Harry growled sarcastically.
“You have no idea Harry, you have absolutely no blooming idea” Axel thought with a giant smile on his face. “Anyways quit your bellyaching and send Sirius that letter, let’s see if he will agree to the undertaking that you have in mind. This will be critical to the plan so one way or another we have to make it fly” Axel explained.
Harry smiled, “Oh, he will definitely agree with it, and it will fly alright, I’m staking my fortune on it” he chuckled not caring at all. “Though my hats off to you for coming up with it” he added.
“Now now Harry, you came up with it, I just added on to it. I saw an opportunity to boost are chances through your brilliant idea” Axel replied.
“It was brilliant wasn’t it?” Harry smirked with cockiness.
Axel laughed and shook his head, “Get your rest, oh great genius, we have much work to do” he replied.
Time flew swiftly and the two weeks had passed. Harry had grown ever tired and restless in his bed. The only thing that had kept him on the bed was the curse that Axel put on him and a letter from Sirius indicating that all was going as planned and that the meeting was to take place. Of course that was reversed the second he heard nothing more from his beloved godfather. He had written, but gotten no reply. He begged Axel to let him go, his teacher simply said that Sirius and everyone was fine, that he simply ran into a…complication…a potentially good one. Harry relaxed at that, good complications had a tendency to end only one way, and Sirius was VERY good at that way. Harry smiled as he remembered all the nice little tips he had picked up in the Black library whose author had been Sirius…
“Eureka” Harry said as he scribbled a fast note.
“Fawkes” Harry called. The phoenix appeared and took the note then vanished.
“That idea is going to make money” Axel said with a grin from the door.
“Ah, come to set me free?” Harry nearly shouted with joy as he completely ignored the statement.
Axel waved his hand and Harry could move his legs again. “Though I wouldn’t…” he said but Harry had already fallen on his face by that point.
“OWW, my bloody legs are asleep!!!” he shouted.
“Then fix them” Axel replied simply.
“Oh…right” Harry said drawing in the power of Life and immediately his legs felt strong again.
“Seriously Harry, you need to start thinking outside the box. Your next training will practically demand it” Axel supplied.
“Speaking of which what exactly will this training consist of?” he asked for the umpteenth time.
“You will see, for now just pack and then we will leave” Axel said, then he turned around felt a breeze.
“Ok done” Harry said with a cocky grin.
Axel rolled his eyes as he turned around, put his hand on his forehead and shook his head. “Ah the wonderful uses my pupil has for the power he has earned” he chuckled. Then he surveyed him and his smile faded a little, “Grab your sword, it will be critical to what is to come” he said cryptically.
Harry tilted his head in curiosity, walked to his closet and picked up a completely black blade that Axel had given him for Christmas. Even back then he had felt there was something more to it. During the battle with Voldemort, it had served to hold the shield that he battled in. “How critical?” he asked as he strapped it to his side.
“Absolutely” Axel replied simply and then turned around.
Harry rolled his eyes, Axel was always honest, but he held back on the details quite often. Though, more often than naught, he did so out of his own amusement. “So where to first?” Harry asked.
“Mexico, that is where the American SSHHAAGG is” Axel replied.
“You’re yanking my chain” Harry said in disbelief.
“Well I figured that it was central enough, besides no one would suspect that the headquarters would be in the middle of Tijuana. It is the perfect cover.” Axel replied.
“True enough, I mean everyone would expect it to be the US or some South American country” Harry replied and then though for a second. He then looked over his teacher, he lifted an eyebrow, “You put it there because you wanted to have a good place to party didn’t you?” he said with a smirk.
“Fuck, and I thought no one would catch on to that. You have spent way too much time with me, you know me WAY to well” Axel replied shaking his head.
Harry just shook his, “Merlin help me” he groaned. “My life and the fate of the planet are in his hands” he added.
Axel laughed, “Ah yes, the cruel twists of fate” he added and then opened a portal. “Well let us go” he added and stepped through.
The weather was hot and humid as they appeared in an alley with sludge under them. Axel walked towards what looked like a giant outhouse. He opened the rickety wooden door. The smell was horrible.
“Bloody hell, you sure you want to take a piss in there?” Harry said as he held his nose.
Axel turned and smirked at him. They stepped in, there were several stall all as rickety as the shack, and by the smell, quite backed up. On the opposite wall there was a picture of an obscene looking donkey. Axel shot a bolt of magic towards it and it shone, then he kicked it and vanished.
Harry got the picture and shot a beam of magic with his hand and kicked it as well. He honestly didn’t want to touch that wall with his hand either.
They appeared in a reception room. The light was artificial, like halogen lamps, and there was a lazy fan turning above them. There was a girl sitting behind the desk, enthusiastically talking into a phone. She was cute, but nothing out of this world. Apparently, Mexican wizards where a lot more Muggle savvy than their British counterparts.
Axel walked up to the girl and gave him a dazzling smile.
She looked up and for the first time noticed what the two people in front of her looked like.
“Eh, ah, uh Si que puedo hacer por usted?” she said shocked at the handsome men starring at her. (*stuttering* what can I do for you?)
“Well, we are looking to speak to the General” Axel replied with a killer smile and saying the last word in Spanish.
“Ah, ok” she said disappointedly as she covered the phone with her hand.
“She probably wanted Axel to ask for her number and then have his way with her” Harry thought, and then confirmed it and grinned.
“Rosita, aqui hay dos mangazos que quieren hablar con la General” the girl said into the phone. There was a reply, she nodded and then put her hand over the receiver. “Ok, you can go up” she said in a heavy accent. (Rosita, there are two REALLY hot guys here that want to speak to the General)
Axel walked past her and went up some dusty faux marble stairs to the second floor where they walked past several desks where people where lounging, some typing, others sleeping.
“Wow, you have to admire the efficiency of their ministry” Harry said sarcastically.
“Well this branch doesn’t get that much action. Just a few tourist incidents, and the occasional local drunk” Axel replied.
“Wait, you mean there are more than one office?” Harry replied.
Axel stopped and turned, “Are you serious? You want to have one Ministry office for a country as big as Mexico? They have more offices than the US. Mexicans are a very rowdy people. I think there are something like 45 offices, the General in charge of the Ministry just floo’s between them as needed” he explained.
“Oh, wow, impressive” Harry said genuinely impressed. He also wondered if having more branch offices in England would have done any good. “With our taste in Ministers…doubtful” he thought bitterly.
They finally walked past a door and there was a slightly better looking reception area. There stood an old lady behind the typewriter with her ear on the phone.
“Si Lupe, ya llegaron. Tenias razon” she said laughing into the phone and then hanging up. (Yes, Lupe, they are here. You were right).
She turned to Axel that gave her a charming smile, “Yes, sir, what business do you have with the General?” she asked in a much better accent but with a lot of propriety. She played down the effect Axel had on her beautifully.
“I need to speak with him on a very urgent matter that is for his ears only” Axel replied still smiling.
She grinned back challengingly, “That is impossible sir, SHE is very busy with Mexican business to deal with extranjeros and their small problems” she replied. (Foreigners)
“She? Don’t tell me Manuel finally retired” Axel said feigning surprise.
“Oh, yes. Last month, we have a new General. She is much younger, but more…formal than the previous General. He was… a very happy man, but very unprofessional” she said shaking her head.
Axel laughed, “Yea, he did love to party with the tequila and the girls” he chuckled.
“Ah so you knew him well then” the lady replied chuckling.
“Extensively” Axel replied smiling broadly. “It is sad he retired, still I do have urgent business. Is there anything we can do to arrange an appointment with the new General?” he asked in his most charming tone.
“I am very sorry, the General’s schedule is booked” she replied vehemently.
Axel dropped a bag of gold on her desk; it clanked, then opened and spilled the coins out.
“Oh, I just remembered an appointment opened up just now” she said as she pretended to flip through her schedule but stared straight at the gold.
“Excellent, I always am lucky with this sort of thing” Axel chuckled as he looked at Harry who just rolled his eyes.
The secretary picked up the phone and dialed a number, “General, aqui hay un caballero que le urge hablar con usted” she said into the phone, then there was a pause. “Si mi General, ya se que esta en el salon y que es dificil ser usted, pero aparentemente es urgente” she added as if talking to a child. “Ok le dare 10 minutos antes de pasarlos, pongase super como usted dice” she finished and then hung up. (General there is a gentleman here that urgently needs to speak with you) (Yes my General I know you are in the salón and that it is very difficult to be you, but this appears to be urgent) (Ok I will give you 10 minutes before letting them in, get gorgeous as you say)
“She will be with you shortly, please take a seat. Can I offer you anything?” she asked extremely politely.
“Yes please can I have two Cubanitas Mojadas” Axel asked.
“And for the other gentleman?” she asked without hesitation.
“Eh, I thought one of those was for me” Harry said.
Both stared at him like he was crazy.
“I will have a water” he replied.
Now they really stared at him as if he were crazy.
“A butter beer?” he almost asked.
“Ok then, two Cubanitas and a Cerveza” she said and then went into a room. A minute later she walked out and handed Axel two glasses of something that looked red and Harry a bottle.
Axel downed his two drinks instantly. Harry sipped his drink and almost spit it out. He realized it was a real beer. He sipped again and found it quite good.
Twenty minutes later there was a buzz.
“The General will see you now” the woman said politely as if the delay was perfectly normal.
Axel got up, and walked through the door followed by Harry.
Inside there was a very beautiful woman sitting behind the desk. Her hair was blonde with red streaks in it. Her eyes were crystal blue. She had on pink lip gloss, which looked good against her skin that looked overly tanned and somewhat artificial. Her physic was stunning though, she was thin but had very nice curves. Harry had to control himself from having something unfortunate pop up.
“I am very sorry, to make you wait. I was just at the salon and…” she began to say as she smiled at Harry and then looked over at Axel and then back at Harry and then did a double take on Axel. She immediately turned furious and got up from behind her desk.
Her Generals cap fell off the desk, and Harry could now fully appreciate how the uniform fit snuggly over her stunning body. She looked to be in her mid twenties.
She walked straight to Axel and then slapped him across the face.
Axel didn’t even budge the smile on his face. Almost as if he expected that reaction.
“OWWW!!!” she screamed in pain as she cradled her hand. “Bastardo, hijo de la gran puta, te desapareces, no te veo por 10 años, y ahora te venis a meter a mi oficina como si nada. Que bonito el niño, que bien lo educaron. Bien que me dijiste que me amabas, que te importaba, y me cogiste como una puto animal, y al siguente momento te desapareces. Ahora a ver en que estupidez cañon te habras metido que te venis a aparecer en mi oficina. O será que queres que regrese contigo? Bien que eso te iria maldito pinche buey que te crees que el mundo gira alrededor tuyo…” she began to rant. Axel patiently waited for her to hash it all out, but when she continued he just reached out and kissed her…LONG and HARD. (Bastard, son of a great whore, you vanish, I don’t see you for 10 years and no you come and get in my office as if nothing happened. What a nice boy, how well they raised him. You said you loved me, that I mattered to you, you fucked me like a fucking animal, and the next moment you vanish. Now who knows what stupid fucked up thin you did that lands you in my office. Or is that you want me to go back with you? That will go swell for you, you fucking little prick, you think the world revolves around you…)
Five minutes later, they were still at it. Harry had taken a seat and just phased out to the shit his life had descended to in a matter of weeks. Grindenwald, Rose, Axel, Dumbledore, Mexico, it all floated in his head.
“I ahora me rompiste la mano” she said in a low sad tone as they broke apart and she cradle her hand. (Now you broke my hand)
Axel grabbed it and healed it instantly.
“Hum, well I still don’t forgive you” she said in a cute Latin accent as she looked pouting at Axel. Her tone held little conviction. “What do you want anyways?” she said in the same spoiled, hurt tone.
“Well it is good to see you too Anahi, or should I call you General now?” he said with a large smile.
She just stuck her tongue out at him.
Harry shook his head and put it between his hands. “My life sucks balls” he thought to himself.
“In any case I am here to shag” Axel replied.
Her anger returned, she kicked him, now she bounced around the room. “OWWWW. Lo sabia tu pedazo de mierda, bastardo. Solo me ves como tu puto juguete sexual, no te importo en lo mínimo, solo queres coger y dejarme tirada como la vez pasada…” she began to rant again. (I knew it, you piece of shit, bastard. You only see me as your fucking sex toy, you don’t care about me in the slightest, you just want to fuck me and leave me discarded like last time)
Harry banged his head against her desk. Axel kissed her again, this time longer. His mouth twisted this way and that as his arms kept her locked position. Finally they broke apart and she was left frozen and speechless. Her finger was still held up as if scolding someone. “Eh, uhm, eh…fuck” she said defeated.
“No Princesa, I said I came to SSHHAAGG” he said taking a serious tone and extending the sound of the last word. (Princess)
She started to get angry again and then something clicked in her head. She looked at him intently, the shadow of fear and uncertainty in her eyes. “How bad do you want to shag in this oh so dreary world of wonder?” she asked uncertainly.
“I want to shag you as hard as possible for you, for me, for the entire world” he replied.
Now there truly was a look of complete shock on her face. “Por Merlin, ala verga” she shouted. (By Merlin, oh shit).
Axel looked at her impassively and raised an eyebrow.
“Oh yes, eh… How long do you want to shag?” she asked.
“I think I want to shag a good, long, two years” he replied easily.
She looked slightly relieved, but not too much. “And where do you want to shag?” she asked further.
Harry at this point was perplexed, but chose to just shut up, figuring he would find out soon enough.
“I want to shag all over the place, in the living room on the couch, in the bedroom, in the kitchen, in the tea room, in the yard, and both bathrooms” he replied grimly.
She closed her eyes and sat down defeated, she put her face in her hands, “And how hard are you going to shag me?” she said between her hands.
Axel put his hand on her shoulder, “Hard, very fucking hard. So hard that you will beg me to shag you more. I think from 1 to 10, it will be an 11” he said grimly.
“Bastardo, por la gran puta” she said as she turned pale. (Bastard, for fucking crying out loud)
“Hey girl that’s life, you have to take the shag you get” Axel shrugged.
“Then I need to make some calls, clear my schedule, get some things ready. I think you need to invite some people to the party as well” she said putting on a business face and starting to work furiously on her desk at some memos.
“Yea, can I borrow a phone?” he said as he walked around the desk.
“Yea, there should be one in the room through that door” she said pointing to a door on the left wall.
“Yea, I know where it is” he replied.
Axel and Harry started to walk towards it when, she stood up.
“Axel…” she called.
He looked at her expectantly. She walked towards him and kissed him passionately.
“I missed you” she said and then got back to work.
Axel turned around, but Harry could swear he heard him say “I missed you too”
The room was completely white, in the center was a white table with a red phone on it.
Axel took a seat, picked up the phone and dialed a number.
“Hello, I would like to speak to the Director of Magical Affairs” Axel spoke into the phone.
Harry knew that was the leader of the Magic world in the US.
“Hello Director, I am calling because I am here to SSHHAAGG…” he began.
Harry just shook his head and waited for his explanation…and waited…and waited. A couple of hours later and several dozen conversations over the phone that apparently followed the exact script of the one he had with the General, Harry had had enough. When Axel picked up the receiver again he put his finger on the button killing the tone.
“Explain” Harry said in an annoyed tone.
Axel chuckled, “Well right now I am talking with the leaders of every Ministry in America. The phrases we are using are those that were established when SSHHAAGG was established. Upon entering office, the head of the Magic world of each country is given a packet that explains exactly what SSHHAAGG is as well as the code phrases and their purpose. When I said I want to shag, that was the first code phrase. The reply in order for me to know the person is who he or she is supposed to be is ‘How bad do you want to shag in this oh so dreary world of wonder?’. Then I say the phrase that verifies to the other person that I am who I am ‘I want to shag you as hard as possible for you, for me, for the entire world’. At that point we begin to discuss the situation using the code phrases. First, how long do we have before the shit hits the fan. Then what areas will be involved, each room in the house stands for a different continent. The initial point of attack is the first room mentioned and the first country is coded with a place in that room like a couch, TV, chair, etc. Then the last question establishes how bad this situation will be as in the size and power of the enemy, from 1 to 10. In this case 11 is code for all fucking shit has gone loose and Armageddon may very well be at hand. Voldemort would have ranked in at a 6 had he gone outside of England and become a world problem. Voldemort 10 years from now, with more magic, a larger army, and the same genocidal and classist ideas would have ranked at a 9. What makes Grindenwald so dangerous is that he already has the resources, experience, power, and everything to make his insanity a reality. He is already a global problem, now all he needs to do is replenish his forces, strengthen them, replan his attack, and then deploy them in a timely manner. Basically a fully powered global enemy that only needs to rest up for two years and then pick up where he left off. Now this room is fully secure, I built it to be impenetrable, and beyond spy proof. This phone is a secure line to all Ministries in America. Right now, I am getting the other Ministries to get their teams ready and send their representatives . In essence it would be advisable to build an army in every country to fight him, but if we did that, he would send spies and hinder our plans. So the plan in essence is to raise an alert in the first impact area 4 months before the projected attack and raise troop readiness. But SSHHAAGG shall lead the attack, the best of the best shall be trained by me into one cohesive small army that will be the spear point when the war explodes. We will attack the core of his forces and try to take them out before the war escalates too much. If we succeed, the armies he raises will be left without leadership and will probably fall swiftly to the regular defense forces.” Axel explained.
Harry just nodded dumbfounded, “You know every once in a while I think you totally bonkers and then you prove to be bloody brilliant” he said seriously.
“I know, drives you insane doesn’t it?” Axel chuckled.
“Yea, pretty much” Harry said and then sat back and let him finish his calls.
When they exited the room the General was sealing the memos and the secretary was in the room.
“Me oíste mujer, yo quiero que esto se lo pases INMEDIATAMENTE a esta gente. Es un tema bien cañon y urgentísimo” she ordered and the assistant left in a hurry. (You heard me girl, I want you to pass this to the correct people IMMEDIATELY. This is a very serious matter and it is urgent)
“I always knew you would rise high” Axel interjected drawing her attention.
“Well you tend to know a lot of things, don’t you Axel?” she replied rubbing her eyes. She laid her head back. “How long have you known?” she asked with her eyes closed.
“About the organization or about this party?” he countered.
“Both” she said as she looked at him and stared him down.
“Since I started the organization, and since it was a viable option that this would happen” he replied.
The weight and meaning of those words sunk in. “Damn, I always wondered. I guess I know now. What is it with me and older men? I mean that would make you at least about 90 years old right?” she asked seriously with a sad smile.
“I think you should be worrying more about the second part of your question than the first” he replied ignoring her final question.
She looked at him questioningly. Then a single word appeared in her mind.
“No fucking way” she screamed.
“I’m afraid so” he replied simply.
“This is HIM?” she asked in shock.
“Yep” he shrugged as if it were nothing.
“That is impossible” she said as the shock settled in and the 11 now made sense.
Axel raised an eyebrow and stared at her.
She took in the look and shook her head. “Nothing is impossible, I know, I know” she sighed.
Axel laughed, “I believe the last time I said those words you were debating something with me. What was that again?” he replied smugly, though he knew the answer.
She thought about it and then smirked and shook her head. “You had just said that I could one day become EL General. And I told you it was impossible given our male chauvinistic society for a woman to rise to that level of power. Don’t you ever get tired of being right?” she asked in all seriousness.
“All the time” he sighed.
“Oh come off it, and let’s get something to eat. You still haven’t introduced me to your friend” she said looking at Harry and taking him in. “He is quite the looker, might just have to give him a go” she added winking at him.
Axel smirked, “There goes that theory about you and older men. Besides I don’t think he is your type” he replied smugly.
She raised an eyebrow and stared at Axel. “And how would you know that your overconfident jackass?” she as she tapped her foot annoyed.
Axel pointed to her, “Harry, this is General Anahi Palacios, General this is Harry Potter” he said simply.
She laughed loudly, “That is a good joke, why would the hero of all the UK, Europe and possibly the world be doing with a schoolteacher…?” then she stopped as she reevaluated that statement given the fact that said schoolteacher was apparently the creator and head of a secret worldwide organization dedicated to combating the worst global magic threats imaginable. “Ok, dumb question, still I would figure a hero would be basking in the glory, not running around…” she continued until something stopped her.
Axel stared at Harry smugly. Harry rolled his eyes and lifted up his hair. The scar now visible, and that stopped her.
“Oh shit” she said looking around. “Eh, eh, should I offer you a chair, a drink, a girl, anything?” she said rubbing her head with worry.
“Woman he is my bloody pupil, not a dignitary of state. Though given what that letter you got said I might have to take that back” Axel surmised with a cocky grin.
Harry now looked at him through suspicious eyes. “What letter?” he asked simply.
“The one the Ministry sent” Axel said with an innocent grin.
Harry closed his eyes. Anything to do with the Ministry was never good. He shook his head and rolled his hand so that Axel would drop the bomb.
“Let's just say they want to load you with so many medals that you would have to stay away from water in case someone thought to push you in and drown you” Axel began.
Harry sighed, “Fuck me. Why? Why the fuck cant I ever catch a break ?” he growled.
“Harry, now now, there are ladies present” Axel tisked.
“Oh don’t mind me, and it is EXTREMLY ironic for you to call me a lady Axel. Given what we have done and how our own language would make this kid blush” she said with a seductive smirk.
Axel rolled his eyes, “In any case Harry what did you expect? You saved England, singlehandedly I might add. Did you expect them to just ignore either of those facts. You took down and army and a Dark Lord by yourself, well you and your giant mythical dragon” he replied chuckling at how that sounded.
Harry groaned as he thought about it, and then shrugged, “I guess I didn’t think that far ahead. So do I really have to go?” he asked like a whinny child.
“Yea, but don’t worry, I will put it off for a while” Axel said encouragingly.
“Why does that not make me feel better?” Harry moaned.
“You know Axel I get your point, definitely not my type. He attracts way too much attention and he is very whinny” the General interjected as she put her arm through Axel’s.
Harry stuck his tongue out at the both of them, and all had a hardy laugh.
“Well then, let’s go get some food. I am starving” the General prompted as she headed to open the door.
“I often wonder how you keep that girlish figure” Axel said looking innocent.
She turned around, the look on her face told Harry that Axel had said the WRONG thing.
“Wow, this from the human garbage disposal, besides the fact that you know EXACTLY how I maintained this, how did you put it ‘girlish figure’ and that you had A HELL OF A LOT to do with. But I don’t think that will be happening anymore, so maybe I should try and diet” she growled with an angry smile.
“Hey don’t play it down for me. Remember he is my teacher” Harry said simply as he pointed to Axel.
Anahi stared at Harry and then at Axel. “Ah, I see. Poor kid, you never had a chance. Merlin knows how badly this old bastard has corrupted you” she said grimly.
“Hey I resent that remark” Axel replied.
She raised an eyebrow, “Which part exactly do you protest?” she motioned.
“Well…..ehm…..I am not old looking?” he replied in the form of a question.
They both nearly balled out laughing.
“Good Merlin, you haven’t changed” she laughed as they exited the office.
As they walked Axel told her what he had been up to the first 9 years he had vanished, leaving the year Harry had known him last.
“So then Albus died and I went to Hogwarts to take over Harry’s education” he explained.
“Wow, I never knew you were related to the great Dumbledore. Though I don’t get why you had to personally go over to teach Harry, I mean I know you’re a great teacher and all, specially Quidditch, but it is a bit much” she countered.
Both Harry and Axel stopped and looked at her as if she were a child.
She looked between them and saw the condescending look on their faces. “Ok que dije? Ala Axel, porque me ven como si fuera una tonta?” she asked seriously concerned and pouting. (Ok what did I say? Damn Axel, why are you looking at me as if I was a fool?)
Axel went over and hugged her as she pouted. “Sabes que te quiero. Tu sos mi tontita. My tontita divina” he said soothingly. (You know I care for you. You’re my little fool. My divine little fool)
She smiled and kissed him lightly. “Really?” she asked pouting a smile in a baby voice.
Axel laughed, “Yes really” he said in a baby voice.
“Good Merlin, what did I do to deserve this?” Harry mumbled as he shook his head at the intellectual level of his master and the head of the Mexican Magical World.
“Ok then explain to me what the point was” she said now seriously.
Axel turned to Harry. “Shall we just show her?” he suggested.
“That would make this go quicker and we could go eat” Harry summarized.
“Show me what?” she asked curious.
Axel waved his hand and they now stood in a very familiar destroyed plateau. Harry smirked realizing where they were, the place Axel first showed him the powers he could gain.
“Ok Princesa, look at Harry. This is how he used to fight when I met him a year ago” Axel said.
She turned around and looked at Harry intently. Though the look of childish concentration on her face made Harry groan again. He began to shoot some spells with his wand and roll around a bit. Trying to move very, VERY slowly.
“Wow, he moves better than most of my Soldiers. No wonder he is a hero” she said as she gawked at him.
“Actually love, Harry appears to have lost perspective. He used to move at a third of the speed and didn’t have many of those fancy moves either” Axel said chuckling at Harry’s failed attempt to imitate his past.
Harry looked at him grimly, “You are kidding right? I couldn’t have sucked that bad” he replied.
Axel projected a memory into both their heads and then put that one side by side with what Harry had just done.
“Wow how did you do that?” Anahi asked with childish wonder.
“Just one of my trick love, just focus on the fight” Axel replied.
They did and they could clearly see that difference in fighting abilities, sheer musculature, and power. Looking at the two Harry’s, they could see that he now projected much more power and respect just in the way he looked and stood.
“Damn, that is one hell of a difference. You say it only took a year?” she said looking at Axel in shock.
“Yes love, I am that good, but you ain’t seen nothing yet. Harry please show her what I mean” Axel replied as he turned her around again.
“What do you mean?” she asked innocently.
“This is Harry now” Axel replied simply.
Harry smiled and put away his wand. Instantly he vanished and about 100 or so boulders around them turned to dust. The Harry slowed down picked up a giant boulder and chucked it towards Axel and Anahi. In a second he was in front of them and destroyed the boulder with a knee shot. He then drew all the powers he had and began to rip apart the landscape. As if all hell had broken loose.
She looked on in fear and shock as one man destroyed mother nature mercilessly. She could not see him, but he could see the results of his attacks. And she knew he was doing it with his bare hands. A minute later Harry stopped in front of them and looked at the result as the wind picked up and cleared the dust cloud. She gawked at the devastation, the view had changed from a rocky area of boulders to nothing but a plane of sand, rubble, and deep pits.
“Good Merlin” was all she could say.
“This is what I did in a year” Axel said simply.
She stood mute. The boy in the memory, to the man that now stood in front of her smirking.
“I think I understand how he defeated Voldemort, also why the hell you were his teacher. Finally, why you are the head of SSHHAAGG” she said still wide eyed looking at the destruction. “Will you…?” she asked.
“No, I won’t teach them this much. Just enough to for the battle, and mostly tactical and physical improvements. This is a completely different level of training. This is only for my pupil” he replied to her unfinished question.
“Who are you?” she said finally staring back into his eyes. “How is this possible? I have never seen something like this. I mean you were always an amazing teacher, specially for Quidditch…” then something clicked in her head. “Where you the coach of the British Youth team in the Youth World Cup?” she asked bluntly out of nowhere.
Axel smirked, “Ah so you recognize my handiwork” he replied smugly.
She looked peeved, “Of course, it would make sense with all the rumors I heard of a showy team that broke records and destroyed their competition. I also wondered what sort of team could beat Costa Rica, the team you practically built. Makes sense now, perfect sense” she replied.
“Ah what can I say, I’m just good at what I do” he added with a cocky grin.
“Also there was that incident with the German team and the Swedish team, that also reminds me of a certain someone” she said looking at him through narrowed eyes.
“Eh, uhm, I think we need to go eat. You are starving right Harry? I am starving. Anahi is starving too, so let’s go” he said nervously and quickly.
Anahi began to yell at him and smack him….lightly this time. “I fucking knew it, it was you, you fucking asshole…” she began and then started talking in Spanish.
Harry groaned at his fate again, “I am surrounded by idiots” he moaned.
On the way, Axel kissed her again which satiated her, but she gave Axel a look that indicated the conversation was far, FAR from over. They sat down to some fine Mexican cuisine at a restaurant that looked like it broke ever possible health code in the book, well any book for that matter. But it was VERY good and Harry and Axel ate like pigs.
“Seriously, that is just gross. Did you have to turn him into a garbage disposal as well?” she asked as she gagged.
“Hey its necessary so that we can have the energy to fight like you saw tonight” Axel replied.
“You still haven’t answered my question” she said angrily.
“And trust me he won’t. I am still waiting on an answer myself. As far as I have gotten he learned the magic from his family” Harry said with a bit of bitterness.
“Which is the truth” Axel interjected.
“Yea but is far from being a complete explanation” Harry contested.
“True, but you will both get that explanation and a more adequate time” he said in a way that indicate it was the end of that topic.
“Humph” she said grumpily, and then smirked evilly. “Are you sure you can’t tell little old me?” she said in a baby voice and looking mock sad as she hugged his head into her chest innocently. “I promise I won’t tell anyone, … and I will make it worth your while” she added in a whisper.
Axel just chuckled, “Seriously? You are trying to seduce me? Seriously?” he thought to himself and that projected through his look at her.
She caught the look and what it said and then crossed her arms angrily. “Fine, don’t tell me” she grumbled.
She knew in the end that Axel always got his way, and was always right. She also knew that Axel was the seducer, never the seduced, EVER. She hated to admit it, but the man was GOOD, VERY BLOODY FUCKING GOOD. And the fact that he had secrets, only made him more sexy. And the more secrets that she learned, the more she wanted to know. In a matter of a few hours, he made her completely reevaluate him and their relationship. And the more she thought about it, the more it all made sense. Axel was that way, he did the impossible, and because he did so, and did so often, one could only assume that was his norm. For Axel to be more than a school teacher, to be a super secret spy, one that was in charge of training the front line in the worst case scenario, to be the master of a hero, the one behind the curtain pushing him along, to be a man who was far older than Dumbledore yet still looked as young as Harry, and who seemed to be hiding even more power, it all made perfect sense. And it made him all the more sexy and impossible for her to be mad at him.
It was at that moment that she lost all capability for rational thought as Axel kissed her neck and growled. She whimpered, turned her head and kissed him, forgetting everything.
Harry just grumbled and looked elsewhere, his mind on a certain blonde beauty lost out there in the world.
A few minutes later a very good bottle of aged Tangotequila was brought out and twenty minutes later Harry was growling about the shit his life was. Axel was laughing his ass off, and Anahi was nearly naked dancing on the table. Eventually Axel finished his laugh, waved his hand and the three vanished.
Harry awoke the next morning with the hangover from hell. Not wanting to risk using his powers in a weakened state he soon realized he was in a hotel room and got up to take a shower and try and wash it off.
That did not work but the cold water did help him out a bit. When he dried off and headed for the door he saw a bottle with a note in the kitchenette. He read the note and then downed the potion that quickly cured his hangover as the note said.
He headed down the worn steps, his mind drifting to trivial thoughts of how many people had walked up and down those stairs through the years. They looked old, older than Hogwarts and that was saying a lot, then again, Hogwarts was well cared for. Still thoughts of the past, different souls, different lives, moving up those stairs…the thought was….interesting. What’s more, thanks to him, at least for a little while, it was safe to walk those stairs. He reached the lobby and, as expected Axel was there eating.
“Hey Harry, take a seat” he said as he waved the waiter down and had a big plateful brought.
Harry settled in his chair and began to shovel the food in like his mentor.
“So what’s up for today?” he asked between bites.
“Well the elite members of each country will arrive, then we begin the training. For one month I shall train them, then one of them will be picked by me to train you for a month while I finish training the rest” Axel explained.
“So what am I going to do for the first month?” Harry asked truly dreading the answer, it was then he saw the smile on his mentor’s face and he felt true fear for the first time in a long time. “Merlin save me” he grumbled.
“Now now Harry, it’s not all that bad. I mean you have already been all six places before…well the planet at least, not the other side of it” Axel said cryptically.
“Out with it Axel, just tell me what sort of hell you have lined up for me” he sighed.
“Basically it’s a second Stone Quest” he replied simply.
“Good Merlin nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!” he shouted. “Damn it, you mean I have to go through that hell again!??!?!?!?” he yelled.
“Oh quit whining. It wasn’t that bad” Axel replied.
Harry gave Axel a look.
“Fine it was that bad, but you still have to go. In fact finish up cause you’re late” Axel finished as he sat and waited patiently as Harry finished.
“Urgh, fine” Harry said as he finished his plate then got up. “Let’s go then” he growled.
“Wait up Harry, you will need this” Axel said as he waved his hand and Harry’s blade appeared in his hand, then he handed it to Harry.
“What’s this for?” he asked.
“That Harry, is going to be what the second quest is centered around” Axel replied and the portal opened.
“Bloody hell, here we go again” Harry said shaking his head.