Chapter 2: Eggs, Chaos, and a Fox With Attitude
Harry Potter blinked. One moment ago, he was crawling into his cupboard under the stairs. Now, he stood in a warm, glowing lounge — and behind a wooden counter sat a white-haired man with glowing red eyes, exuding a presence so intense the air itself seemed to vibrate.
Before he could process what he was seeing, pain shot through his scar.
A bone-chilling wail echoed above him as a snake-faced specter burst out from his forehead, shrieking in rage — and vanished into nothingness.
Harry gasped and collapsed to his knees, trembling.
The man behind the counter — Jake — leaned forward with a calm smirk."Ah. Looks like something evil was clinging to you. Good thing this shop's Anti-Evil Barrier works like a charm."
Before Harry could respond, another dimensional door creaked open behind him.
A blonde boy in orange stumbled through, eyes wide with confusion."Wha—what the heck is this place?"
Suddenly, poof! — a small red-eyed fox-like creature appeared beside him.
The boy yelped and backed up. "Who the heck are you?!"
The fox looked tired. "Kid. I've been inside you since the day you were born. I'm the Nine-Tailed Fox. Your parents died sealing me away while I was under someone else's control. This place… broke the seal."
The boy froze. "My parents sealed you…? But why?"
Before the fox could answer, Harry slowly stood, still disoriented."Could someone please tell me what's going on?"
Jake stood up, spread his arms, and smiled.
"Welcome, boys, to the Multiversal Destiny Shop. A place where those with cursed destinies and manipulated lives can exchange a portion of their luck and karma… for something far more valuable: a companion who will never abandon you."
Harry stared, wide-eyed. "I've always dreamed of having a real friend…"
Jake nodded, voice gentle. "Then this is your chance."
"HEY!" the blonde boy cut in. "What about me?! I'm Naruto Uzumaki — future Hokage! Do I get a companion too?!"
Harry blinked. "What's a Hokage?"
Naruto blinked back. "Wait, what?"
Jake chuckled. "Different worlds, boys. This shop connects all of them. Also, Naruto — yes, your seal is broken. Kurama is out. But let's be clear…"
He turned his gaze to the fox.
"If you try anything, I'll erase you with the strength of a million Sages of Six Paths. Got it?"
The fox gulped. "Crystal clear."
"Good." Jake smiled and called out, "Arceus, my friend. Let's begin."
From the back of the shop stepped a majestic, divine creature — cloaked in glowing white and gold, radiating calm power.
Arceus gazed at the two boys with ancient eyes. "These two… they remind me of you, Jake."
He turned toward Naruto.
"For this one, the path is obvious."
A soft red light gathered in the air, forming a large, sunrise-colored egg. It floated down into Naruto's arms.
"WHOA! What is this?!" he shouted.
Jake grinned. "Your companion. Take care of it. If you do well, you'll return in a year — and get another."
Naruto pumped his fist. "YEAH! Believe it!"
Harry hesitantly stepped forward. Arceus's gaze softened.
"So much pain… but a bright future waiting to unfold."
This time, a pale blue and white egg floated gently into Harry's hands, humming with quiet energy.
Jake's voice was soft. "Protect it. Let it grow with you. And one day, you'll be the protector you always wished you had."
The boys nodded, holding their eggs close.
Jake raised his hand. "The shop's doors will reopen when the time is right. For now… go rewrite your fate."
The doors behind them shimmered.
As they stepped through, Harry and Naruto exchanged a look — not just curiosity, but something deeper. Hope.
And with that, they returned to their worlds…
…with destiny already changing in their arms.