Arabian Wizards

Chapter Two

A/N: Sorry for the false update but I tried to upload this chapter but it didn’t work so I will go back to copying and pasting. Before each chapter I will answer questions from reviews and emails as well as giving some information that I think is important so please READ THE A/N, thank you. A few commented to me that they liked that Voldemort is nice I just wanted to remind you that he is only nice to family and close friends. I can only describe him as Fair, he does not punish anyone unnecessarily but unless there is a good reason all his punishments are pretty harsh. Upsetting, insulting or harming anyone close to him will get the offender in a lot of trouble. A few more of you have asked about a Dom/sub relationship, I will not be making Loki submissive but he is naturally shy and not prone to confrontations (but if he really gets angry there will be some serious damage and I will have that in a couple of times in this story), he will also lack self-confidence but his lovers will help build that up. The Palace is Voldemort’s. Loki will know several languages and types of magic along with a bunch of random stuff, Loki is very curious and loves to read so he learns a lot by himself. Also when I am updating I will be editing (again I have no beta so any mistakes are my fault) the symbol I put to show the shape of the palace was lost in translation. If you’ve read it before the editing the Palace looks like a 3 pointed star, there are a few more little things I’ve changed but most of them aren’t crucial. Also I know how annoying abandoned stories are so I won’t put something up if I’m not going to finish it. There may be a time with a long gap between updates but don’t think I abandoned any story I may put up. Also I will try to finish each story before I start a new one so I won’t become side-tracked. If anyone notices the name after anything that is said I put that there because I get annoyed when I can’t understand who is saying what, so in my own writing I will always tell who said it, even if it is obvious. Oh, and one last thing, please tell me if the quality of my writing is waning so I can correct it immediately. Now on to the story.


As the doors started to open not many people in the room noticed. They were all busy eating and chatting as three men came in and shut the door quietly behind them. Of course Loki noticed (He never knew when his brothers would get bored and decide to have some fun at his expense, so as a side effect Loki is really observant and almost unconsciously watches all entrances/exits to whatever room he is in) and immediately made his way back to his corner. As he started to stand up one or two of his siblings noticed. They then looked for the cause of his sudden departure from the table. As they saw the three men they realized one of them must be the Dark Lord so they too started to stand. As the rest of the people of the room made their way in greeting to the Dark Lord and company Loki went to read about leviathans in the book of magical creatures he had brought. This was another thing he was annoyed with about himself. He was extremely shy, he really didn’t know why but if given the chance between greeting somebody new and a hasty and quiet retreat he would choose the retreat any day. He just wasn’t comfortable with new people. He new it was rude but 99% of the time the newcomers were so occupied with the rest of his family his absence wasn’t noticed. As he picked up his book he noticed that Adali was discretely elbowing her way to the front where the three men were. He really hoped Adali wasn’t picked because if she was there would be no living with her (not that he‘d be there of course) and she is so snotty and stuck up she really needs to be taken down a peg or two. As he started to turn to the third page on leviathans he heard somebody start to make their way towards him, when he looked up to see who it was he wished he had another cushion to hide behind.

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As Severus made his way to the Arabian room with his lovers he looked very thoughtful. He was remembering the boy they were considering and he had to agree with Tom, the boy was beautiful. From what he could tell he also had to agree that the boy may be the one to fill the hole in their souls. (literally because a soul bond is 2 or more people who share a single soul)

-~Ready?~- Severus’ thoughts were interrupted by Tom. It was then that he realized they were outside the Arabian room door.
-~For?~- Severus
-~You do realize as soon as we walk through that door we will be surrounded by young people vying for our attention, right?~- Lucius thought to him as Severus groaned. He hated all the fawning and sniveling that tend to go with such crowds.
-~Damn!~- thought Severus while his two lovers started to snicker, they knew exactly what Severus was thinking. -~Lets get this over with.~-

Smirking Tom started to open the door. The first thing they saw was the boy they had their eye on. Apparently the boy was a lot more aware of his surroundings than the rest of his family because he was the only one who noticed them coming in. He quickly stood up and made his way to the corner Tom had seen him in earlier. The boy standing up triggered a couple other people sitting near him to notice them and they started to stand as well. Within seconds everybody was up and coming over to greet them. The most noticeable of which was the girl that had picked on their soon-to-be-mate (which is what Tom had started to call him in lieu of his unknown name).

“Your Majesty, how wonderful it is to finally meet you, I am Adali and I am my father‘s First-Born Daughter.” The annoying girl started to gush. From what he could tell she was just at the beginning of her practiced spiel so just as he was going to make a preemptive strike he was interrupted by Jaldir.
“My Lords it is excellent to be seeing you. Have you made your decision yet Dark Lord?” Jaldir
“Yes I think I have. This is Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy and as my lovers they will be helping me make my decision.” As Voldemort was saying this he could see the stuck up piece of fluff turn pale. Her thoughts may as well have been written over her head she was showing them so well. She obviously realized that with two Male lovers then her chances of being chosen were slim to none. It will be very entertaining when they made their choice known. He couldn’t wait to see her face when they picked her ‘stupid, ugly, and worthless’ brother.

They started moving towards the corner where the boy was all the while politely greeting the others greeting them. As they reached the corner the boy started to look up and he looked like a rabbit cornered by a wolf. Voldemort only smiled (on the inside of course, he Was in public after all) as the boy hesitantly and nervously stood up.

“M-m-my Lord, it is a pleasure to meet you. I-I am called Loki.” As Voldemort listened to this he realized that Loki must be incredibly shy. As he was coming to this conclusion he could feel his two mates, they seemed pleased with the boy and slightly amused at his timidity.

-~Yes~- Severus
-~He‘s perfect. You have good taste Tom~- Lucius
-~I know, I chose you two, after all~- Voldemort

“I am Lord Voldemort and these are my lovers, Lucius and Severus. And it is our pleasure to meet a beautiful boy such as yourself,” with this compliment Loki started to blush and looked at the floor. Voldemort thought this alone was adorable but he was even more delighted as Loki shyly peeked up through his bangs with a small sweet smile on his lips.
“Thank you my…” Loki
“Why are you talking to Him, he‘s nobody,” Adali interrupted in a voice dripping in scorn. Within seconds the smile disappeared from Loki’s face and he looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. “He‘s not even Father‘s real child, he was just found in the street probably abandoned by his whore mother. Nobody with any sense would want him anyway, especially when I am here.” As Adali’s little speech wound down, Loki pushed quickly past her, looking stricken, and almost ran to the bathroom near the entrance of the room. Adali herself was smiling like the cat that got the cream, seemingly proud by the way she got rid of her apparent rival. Evidently she didn’t realize that not only had she just destroyed any chance she might have had (not that she had a chance in the first place), she had just pissed off three very powerful men.

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-I can‘t believe she just did that, what did she have to gain? I hate her so, she does the same thing whenever anybody shows any interest in me, I should be used to it. She just wants everybody to flock around her. The only reason anybody notices her is because she is First-born Daughter, otherwise she is too stupid and petty for anyone to actually like her.- Loki thought all of this as he sat on the toilet trying not to cry… and failing. -Things were going so well, but I had to run away like a girl. She knows me being abandoned and adopted are sore spots for me. I might have stayed if she hadn’t said that about my mother. They probably won‘t even look at me again. Well, at least she won‘t be picked either, they didn‘t look like they would tolerate people like her.-

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Adali was still preening herself when Jaldir came over to see what the commotion was about. He had noticed when the trio had made their way to speak to his bashful son and had high hopes for Loki. When he had run into the bathroom Jaldir wondered what had upset him so. Jaldir knew that many of his children did not like Loki because of his intelligence (the others not liking how Loki continually ‘showed them up,’ of course Loki did not mean to he was just exceptionally gifted), though Adali seemed to particularly loath him. As Jaldir approached them he noticed the satisfied look on her face and knew his daughter was the cause of Loki’s distress.

::Adali what did you do?:: as Jaldir said this his voice sounded angry (which he was).
::What do you mean Daddy, I didn‘t do anything.:: Adali replied trying to sound innocent and failing miserably.
::Why are you here? The Lords have shown no interest in you.:: Jaldir
::Of course they are interested in me, they just hadn‘t noticed me:: Adali said in the tone of voice one used for a slow child.
::It is not your choice Adali. They were obviously interested in Loki. What did you do to him? I am not pleased with you in the least. When we get home you will be punished.:: Jaldir almost yelled.
::If we do not decide to punish you ourselves:: Severus put in, letting the father and daughter know that he had understood everything. With this Adali went pale and started to look scared. Apparently she was just realizing that she had made a huge mistake.
“I am sorry my Lords, I did not realize how rude I was being.” Jaldir
“It is understandable since we were thinking along the same lines.” Voldemort said with a frown.
“What are you considering for punishment Jaldir?” Lucuis
“I was thinking of stripping her of First-born status since she has not been acting in a way becoming to it.” As Jaldir was saying this Adali paled drastically.
“Father I…” Adali
“I do not know if that will be enough.” Severus
“The status of First-born Son and Daughter is highly coveted and the only way to strip one of it is to disinherit and disown the child.” Jaldir explained “Adali has no training in any field of profession, she has yet to complete her basic education (Adali is 23), and her personality greatly offsets her beauty. Many prospective husbands will change their mind, finding that
“Father! Wait...” Adali
“without the bonus of her dowry it is not worth the marriage. Since Adali will no longer be of relation to myself she will not receive anything from me and she does not save her allowance. Essentially she will be kicked out of the palace and have no monetary means and no possessions.” Jaldir
“I suppose that may be enough. Who will be the new First-born Daughter?” Severus
“My next oldest daughter, Hasha.” Jaldir
“Father please I…” Adali
“Enough! My mind is made up, you have been an embarrassment to my name long enough. I warned you and yet you continued with this abhorrent behavior.” Jaldir
“Father I am sorry…” Adali
“Only because you were caught and now must be faced with the consequences. Tonight you will be sent back to Arabia, given two sets of basic clothing and enough money for 6 months, that is only if you live reasonably, and sent on your way. Now go, don‘t bother with packing.” With that Adali ran out of the room in tears. Jaldir sighed. “It was long past due. My Lords she may see Loki as the root of all her problems and want retribution, so make sure she leaves.” Jaldir
“Don‘t worry we‘ll do that. Do you have any of her blood?” Lucius
“Yes, I have some from all my children in case of emergencies. Why?” Jaldir
“If you could give it to me I will set it up in the floo room and wards so she cannot return.” Lucius
“You will have it by tomorrow.” Jaldir
“Now if you would excuse us, I think we have someone we need to speak to.” Voldemort
“Of course, I will speak to you later on retrieving Loki‘s possessions?” Jaldir
“Of course.” Lucius

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Loki had stopped crying a couple of minutes ago, it’s not like it was helping anything, it never does. As he started to calm down he realized that it didn’t really change anything if they didn’t pick him, since he hadn’t expected it in the first place. He stood up and looked in the mirror. He didn’t look any worse for wear except for a little redness around the eyes, he then splashed some water on his face to get rid of any tell-tale tear tracks. He then nodded then turned and opened the door only to stop short when he almost ran into a living wall. When he looked up he again wished he had something to hide behind.