"The names Tom Riddle it is great to meet you," The handsome one spoke as he bowed in front of Escanor.
"Ah.. Umm, My name is Rubeus Hagrid. It's good to meetcha," The tall child spoke as he scratched his long hair awaiting Escanors response.
"You two have quite the courage to try and sneak up on me. While both of you have no ill intention I will spare you this once. If I were ever to see this action repeated. I will cut you down like the dogs of Morgan Le Fay. Do not test my patience." Escanor threatened the children. although it would seem to hurt his pride to threaten the children it didn't as his ruthlessness and Pride mixed to form a variant of a sort.
"Now, What brings you here?" Escanor questioned as he once again twirled a drink this time a can of coke which only served the purpose to confuse the children in front. Though Tom looked on a little too excited and determined than that of the usual person. He seemed more motivated and vile causing Escanor to notice.
'Why does the name Tom riddle click so well in my brain. Just who are you, you little brat.' Escanor hissed feeling Tom's Vile nature seep out in the atmosphere. Pulling out his book he started to flick through the pages before landing on the one he needed. Tom, on the other hand, put up a facade as he continued to smile and think of a response to the man in front.
'How could I be so stupid. Oh, sweet tom. The Dark wizard of the future good ole, Mr where's my nose. Voldy shorts. My goodness my memory," Smiled Escanor as he closed the book and tossed it down the balcony only to be devoured back into the void. Snapping his fingers a table appeared in front of him. Sitting down an Extremely large Steak magically appeared in front of him the steak cooked to perfection as baked potato laid next to it. The potatoes brushed in butter and garnished with chives was golden brown with a hint of sweetness that reminded him of Rewonas cooking. Now drinking juice he started to dig in. Causing the two to look on in confusion and shock.
"What? You two fools have yet to tell me a single thing. I'm still waiting. Obviously you are wasting my time so instead of bickering, I will instead eat my meal. come back here tomorrow to explain to me why you are in my presence." Escanor Stated before levitating the two and throwing them down the balcony where they were then teleported to the main corridors.
Turning his tables he faced the sky as he ate his lunch. A Sunday feast was always a meal for Escanor. As every day in his own presence was that of a god. Munching away he smiled.
"Just like the good ole days," Escanor smiled as he ate quietly. Back when Rewona was alive he would often eat here with her as they discussed teaching the students.
'Simple times they were,' Escanor thought before mindlessly thinking away at random thoughts.
"I wonder who would win in a fight A dolphin or a rapist... I guess both are the same anyway... Dolphins do rape fish... Arnt dolphins gay?' Escanor mindlessly thought before continuing to enjoy his meal. The quiet breeze blowing past him.
(AN: Everyday minute, 60 seconds in Africa passes)
Now in the morning, Escanor sat mindlessly in his own Castle as he flicked through his book sipping on a glass of juice and coke as he sat uncaring before thinking about something.
"hmm, I swear I had something to do..." Escanor muttered as tapped his desk. Rubbing his nose he remembered.
"Ah, yes the two farts," Escanor exclaimed as he shot up and walked towards the edge of his castle and falling straight down.
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(Pov: Tom Riddle)
"It's great to meet yah. I haven't really talked to yah but the names Rubeus its nice to meet yah," The half-giant greeted as we met at Escanors spot. The disdain I had for these things was large. Who was he to come in my presence? Clenching the Book in my hand I responded back.
"It nice to meet you too as told yesterday the names riddle. Tom riddle." I smiled back as I waited.
(4 hours later)
Still waiting I was getting impatient. It felt like that time those children tried messing with me. I don't like things that don't go my way and right now things aren't going my way. Where was this old man? He had to be an old man or was that gold armour just moving by itself. Did the tin can kill himself. Clenching my fists I continued to wait, my impatience slowly leaking out. I couldn't show him too much else he'll turn suspicious like Dumbledore.
Hagrid, on the other hand, sat down and played with his spider. We weren't allowed to have pets yet... This would come useful later. Smiling I then heard a thud as the clanking of armour started to chime in. Making my way with Hagrid we saw the man somehow eating some sort of food through his helmet. His handing just phasing through the helmet and even though he wore a helmet it felt like he was piercing my soul. In his hand was some sort of food. It was white and smelt of butter. The label of the bucket he munched those pieces from was called "Popcorn" How interesting. Is this some sort of food that boosts your body? Just what is it?
"You're looking awfully a lot at my popcorn. You want some?" Escanor asked as he gestured for some. Not wanting to displeasure him I agreed.
"Come on Rubeus you have some too," Escanor pushed to which Hagrids Suprise accepted.
"Now you two may be wondering where I was I'm afraid I got lost on the path of life you see," Escanor apologized earning my a bulging vein at the excuse.
"Back onto the matter though why did you two sneak up on me? Answer now." Escanor stated as he now ate a pie. Confused I stared at when he had grabbed one.
"I usually come up here Mister Escanor I often come here to get away from everybody and you happened to be here when I got here," Hagrid stated scratching his hair embarrassed.
"I came here to see you I was always a fan of your work," I stated to the man causing him to pause eating his pie and turn his face to me.
"Oh? and what is it of my work you like?" Escanor stated now looking down at me. Although scaring me at his response I continued.
"I was always a fan of your work Escanor superbia Imperium. The mad crusader, the hero of the goblins, Mater of the void, Hero of the elves, and lover of Rowena Ravenclaw." I stated charismatically causing Escanar to pause and look at me.
"You know things not of your time boy speak," Escanor stated as he continued to eat his popcorn this time he looked on intrigued.
"Well, my first year here I thirsted knowledge the library became my kingdom and in my search for knowledge I came across a room made completely of gold with furniture made of the same. On top of a table was this unfinished book." I smiled pulling out the book in my hands the front cover with numerous titles that were crossed out. Such titles were the golden prince and raven, The story of two fools and lion and The legends of E before the name was scrubbed out viciously the pages ripping at the section.
"In this book spoke of superiority, Domination, power and knowledge it was something I craved," I exclaimed before calming myself out maybe I showed too much.
"You seek power and domination through a vile heart," He mused as he gave the rest of the popcorn to Hagrid as he approached me making me sink quite back as he dominated the atmosphere. Looking down at he pondered.
"You're an ambitious child but why do you seek such power?" He questioned.
"Because power is the only thing that matters in life," I stated I knew this man was no person to lie to doing so would lead me to die. The book didn't just tell him of his achievements but his ways. Such was the story of George the weasel who had lied to him. He had died choking on his blood for ten days before completely drowning. His throat was slit and healed with his blood being pushed out of his throat. The story though never told him what he lied about.
"You seek power for the sake of it? Why such empty glory. There is a reason why people who only seek the three powers die young boy," Escanor smiled amused.
"The three powers?" I asked.
"Money, Knowledge, and strength. Many fools have gone for such a task and have failed and when they have succeeded were bored out of their minds and turned to other things that did not make them happy or they outlived their previous goals." He revealed.
"But I seek power to survive," I objected.
"Surviving yes but are you truly living when you do so?" He shot back.
"Rubeus what do you seek in life?" He asked Hagrid.
"Ah, Uhm. To live a good life and maybe fall in love I think... I hope so." Hagrid awkwardly answered as he continued to play with his pet.
"Ignorance is bliss they say but a worthy goal. It too was goal I went for," Escanor expressed as he twirled a glass of wine in his hand shocking me and hagrid again at to how he magically grabbed one out.
"Now the question now stands what to do with the both of you now," Escanor stated as he sipped on his wine.
(Big changes to Tom Riddle. Instead of seeing Slytherin as his hero and predecessor, he saw Eascanor as his hero. Why? Because he achieved more than Salazer Slytherin could ever achieve. He not only surpassed him in wealth, knowledge and power but life too. Afterall power is meaningless if you're dead lmao)