Master of Death

Chapter 38

As Hadrian reached kingdom everyone felt his presence. He called his court. Everyone bowed king and took their place. 

Hadrian: "Greeting my court, lets start with proceedings."
Hermione: "All tasks given to us has been successfully completed, we have marked 529 people so far. List has been given to Ms. Bones. "
As Hermione completed her statement, Amelia stood up.
Amelia: "I along with my team have been going through all messages, we have categorize it in four part. Red box contains messages which require urgent attention. Blue box contains important message. Yellow box contains ambiguous message that can be count as both important and not important. and lastly black box messages that are not important in any context. We have found some patterns and keywords based on which the auto sorting is done when message arrives." 
Hadrian: "Very well. You and your team can take a week holiday if you wish. Hermione, go through boxes. See if sorting is correct. If there is any alteration or modification in sorting is required than let the team know. Also see if such auto sorting is good enough or manual interpretations require. So they can work on all that and improve it. Also whichever actions are require to be taken based on messages send Neville to complete tasks."
Hermione nodded and took her seat. Amelia and her team bowed and left court.
Snape came forward: "I have found 4 new poisons"
Before he can go on Hadrian raise his hand.
Hadrian: "Draco go with Snape and hear about this poison. Think of way how it will be useful. Instead of listening, I would like to see how it works. I am sure Severus must have made excellent stuff, but if there is anything that you feel while seeing his work need to be alter, let him know. I give you time of two weeks to have at least two successful products. If there is any area where you feel new poison is needed, let Snape know so he can start working. If your attempt is successful than at end of this month you can take two weeks holiday. Let Draco know that whether you just want to rest or travel some place for relaxing or ingredient collection or whatever you want. He will make sure arrangement will be done."
Severus bowed and left. 
Other Department heads provided their report and left. Now only Horsemen remained in court.
Luna came forward: " For Ravens we have Pansy Parkinson, Hannah Abott, Parvati Patil, Gabriella Delacour, Daphne Greengrass, Cho Chang and Angelina Johnson with us. And For  consorts we have Theodore Nott, Zacharias Smith, Terry boot, Ernie Macmillan, Jr. Barty Crouch, Rolf Schmender, Charlie Weasley and Victor Krum with us. Do you wish us to bring them in court?
Hadrian: " Call girls first. I will deal with boys later. I also have one meeting that is due tomorrow. Neville come forward and let me see your memories of past months."
Luna bowed and took her place. Guards went to bring girls. Neville came near king to show him his memories.

As Hadrian finished, he nodded to Neville. Neville took his place.

All girls standing in middle looked at Hadrian with fear except Pansy. Hermione had warned girls that if they try to speak king without respect then their whole family will be punished and they will be throne to be sex slave for animals and creatures.
Hadrian noticed: "You seem to have no fear Pansy dear like others"
Pansy: "No my king. I have pledged my Loyalty to you long ago. You have valued it by recognizing it on multiple occasions, I won't let fear or doubts to tarnish my image in your eyes"
Hadrian with small smile: "As always, you amaze me Ms. Parkinson. I want you trust me one more time and jump in this veil of death with faith"
Pansy looked at Hadrian and happily obliged thinking 'if this is her end then be it. At least she died proving something. Her King is more than capable to kill her or force her.'

After few minutes a black light appeared, Pansy came out of it. She looked dark and Powerful. Power is radiating from her. She stood in her place like soldier.

Hadrian: "Welcome my first raven. Let your magic flow to other girls to demonstrate what you achieved."
Pansy did and others gasped.
Hadrian: "You will achieve this and more if you decide to pledge your loyalty to me. Like Pansy you should jump."
Daphne and Hannah jumped without hesitation knowing Hadrian from Fangs of Shadows. As they came out they joined Pansy. 

Angelina raise his hand to ask question.
Hadrian: "Ask away"
Angelina: "What if we don't want to do it?"
Hadrian: "That is not option for any of you. If you don't do it willingly, my horseman will throw you in it. So end result will be same. I just wanted to do this in civilized manner."
Gabriella: "What will you achieve by converting us?"
Hadrian: "That you don't have to worry, but this is not some slavery thing. No one gives such power to slaves. You will get lavish life and achieve many things as Ravens of Atlantis. It's an honor to be raven. Now we don't have whole day for chit chat. so just jump"
One by one remaining girls jumped knowing there is no option. And then they came out from black light and joined Pansy, Hannah and Daphne.

At end, Hadrian: "Welcome Ravens. You each have received powers of your own Ancestors which were dormant till now for one or other reasons. You also received shape shifting ability, mind magic, mastery to handle muggle weapons, eternal youth and beauty as being Ravens of Death Master. You can take any woman's form you wish. Your task and duties will be explained to you by Luna. Three most important things you should always keep in mind. One do not have sex, it's important for Ravens to remain virgin. Two you cannot reveal any information about our Kingdom or citizen of Kingdom. Three you seven have to perform a ritual ones every year to keep our protection layer invincible. Break any of law and you will die instantly. That's part of price you have to pay to be raven. During your task if you feel someone worthy to be informer of Atlantis then let us know. How things work here and who handles what will also be explained. Is that understood?"
All 7 raven said in unison: "Yes"

Hadrian: "Luna go with them prepare them for ritual. Once ritual completes explain them what are all four marks,  our mission and their tasks. Give them journals of previous ravens to understand things better. Assign masters to Train them for their task and muggle world. If require call whatever ghost they need or other Horseman for assistance. Once they are ready then replace your listed 7 females with them to start working. Ravens will be able to mimic the persons style, handwriting and memories when they touch them. Court dismissed."  
Everyone bowed and left courtroom. After few moments, Hadrian along with his guards then walked towards room where boys were kept.