This is an MC. I suspect you're all rolling your eyes but I will complete this - I promise. It'll be done in a few weeks at the most (maybe less depending on the amount of chapters.

The plot for this story was from a romance challenge - it's based somewhat on a Harlequin book summary, though I've not read the book.

Warning: this story is OmegaVerse and I don't have an ending in my head yet, I have a few ideas though.

So: OmegaVerse and possible MPreg (not decided).

Where it Ends and Where it Begins

Sirius/Remus

James/Regulus

A big thanks to those that have been reviewing my stories! :)

Remus stared down at the gravestone. It was very new, the words on it freshly engraved. Though anyone else would shed tears for losing the one they had married, Remus' eyes were cold and unfeeling. He felt satisfaction as he stared down at the large piece of stone and wondered why this didn't happen a year ago.

'Loving Husband.'

'You will be missed.'

Remus snorted at the words as he read them, before letting out a hollow laugh as he pictured the stone the way it should be. Terrible husband. Cruel husband. Evil, sadistic monster of a husband. I'm glad you're dead. You deserve this.

Never a loving one. As far from that as it was possible to be.

And the only people who would miss him were the town mayor, Lucius Malfoy, whom his husband used to give money to, to look the other way, and the town doctor, Horace Slughorn, who would see to Remus after his husband had been particularly cruel. As the pair were old friends and Greyback paid generously for the care of his Omega husband, Slughorn became very loyal to him.

The man even talked to Remus as though he had really had a bad fall or hurt himself on the stairs, though they both knew better.

Yes. Fenrir made sure that no one knew what happened behind closed doors. The only people who could find out weren't interested in telling anyone. They had more interest in lining their pockets. What was the safety of one Omega to them?

But Greyback was dead now. Remus had seen the unmoving body with his own eyes. He had been the one to send the panicked message that his husband needed assistance. Quickly, though it was clear that his husband was already dead.

The cruel vicious man had died in result of a simple heart attack.

Remus hoped he had suffered. He hoped that Greyback was in agony the minutes leading up to his death. Remus had never wished anything as horrible as pain, suffering or death on anyone before. Before Greyback, he was kind-hearted and he would never want to see anyone hurt.

But Greyback had changed that about him. The beast had shown him that the world was crueller than Remus had initially thought. The man had jaded Remus. The only upside was that Greyback hadn't killed him - something Remus had expected to happen already. If Greyback had been alive, Remus wouldn't have made it another two years. He barely managed to live for the two years he had been Greyback's husband.

The downside to Greyback being gone was that the small estate he owned went to a man called Tom Riddle. Remus, as an Omega, wasn't entitled to inherit the property. In fact, they considered that the Omega needed someone to take care of him after his husband's death. Omegas here tended to need ownership because the mayor decided that they couldn't take care of themselves. It was a poor excuse when the real reason was because the mayor didn't like Omegas. The mayor wanted the Alphas and Betas to rule instead.

Tom Riddle moved into the estate quickly, his group of friends following him. Remus moved out of his bedroom into one by the kitchens, wanting to be as far away from them as possible. The room near the kitchens was by the servants staircase which offered an escape.

But in the weeks that Tom had been there, the worst Remus had to deal with was some hateful slurs, insults, and disgusted glances. When the others passed, they would knock Remus out of the way. It was still an improvement than what he had to endure with his husband.

Tom, thankfully, had his group of followers to distract him and Remus planned to stay as far away from him them as possible. They were almost always there and Remus had wondered a few times if they were some sort of cult, or if it was something much worse.

Deep down, he knew that Tom had some sort of plan for him, he just didn't know what.

Remus stood up and moved away from the grave, pacing the path nearby. He was still a prisoner and he was still desperate for an escape from his life. If he could get away from town, there were others that actually cared about the welfare of their Omegas. There were places he would be treated with a bit of respect or caring. There were places where Alphas would be protective of Omegas. Perhaps he could get a job and be independent?

"We had better leave soon," came a voice behind him. Remus jumped at the sound and spun around. He cursed himself - he had been getting carried away with thoughts of freedom again.

"I thought you were waiting at the gates," Remus finally replied.

"I was," the man said, pushing his dark hair behind his ears. "Tom will not be happy if we don't return soon," he said. "A few more minutes. Tom has… has something to talk to you about."

"Ah. So I'm going to find out what he plans to do with me?" Remus asked with a sigh. "Ship me off somewhere or marry me off, I suppose."

"He hasn't included me in his plans I'm afraid," the other man said. There was a slight trace of sympathy in his voice which Remus caught. He could see the pity in the man's grey eyes. "Just… don't argue with him. You'll not change his mind, you'll just anger him. Angering him could result in some form of punishment."

Remus smiled coldly at that. "Which I can handle. I was married to Fenrir after all."

The man's eyes moved to the gravestone and back. "He…" he shook his head. "Come, let's go."

Remus led the way from the graveyard and back to the small estate, the man trailing behind him. He heard his guard clear his throat a couple of times as though he was trying to talk, but he never managed to say what he had planned to.

"I'm sorry," he finally mumbled as they reached the doors. Remus turned to look at him again. He was one of the very few followers that didn't join in on the cruelty of their master. Remus considered that he really was sorry, but there was nothing to be done. Sorry or not, neither of them could change what was happening.

He turned away and walked inside of the building he had been forced to live in for the past two years. He headed through to Greyback's study which now belonged to Tom and rapped on the door.

"Come in."

Remus entered the room and glanced around. For once, there were none of the man's followers in the room. Remus didn't know if this was a bad sign but he closed the door and sat in the chair facing the other man.

Tom had his chin resting on the tips of his fingers as he observed Remus. His eyes darting over Remus' face. He didn't even try to hide the disgust in his expression. He never did. The man hated Remus and didn't even try to hide his feelings.

Remus stared defiantly back. Tom was handsome, he had noticed upon the man's arrival. But the beauty on the outside hid the ugliness on the inside. Inside, Tom was like his former husband, which is why Remus knew to expect something to happen. Tom could have moved Remus from the estate to a smaller house on the edge of the properties where he'd never have to worry about Remus again, but that didn't happen.

Tom needed to keep an eye on Remus. There was a plan in the works and Remus knew he wasn't going to like it.

"You are to be married off in a few days," Tom finally said, lifting his chin from his fingers. "Gellert Grindelwald is interested in finding an Omega and you will have to do. He has seen what you look like and has agreed to take you off my hands."

"If I refuse?" Remus asked, though he knew there wasn't an option. Grindelwald may be paying money or giving something of value and a man like Tom valued other things more than people.

Tom smiled and Remus resisted the urge to shudder at the sight. He had never seen Tom Riddle smile before and it gave him a bad feeling. The smile was cold and cruel and it reminded Remus of Greyback way too much, but something about it told Remus that Tom would be so much worse than Greyback. "You won't," he replied smoothly. "I've already spoken to the mayor about this, regarding my ownership of you and he's confirmed that I can make this marriage go ahead - with or without your approval. It would be easier with, but I'm sure my friend will ensure you are put on his boat when he docks. I'm in charge of your welfare after all, and I believe it would… benefit you and your health were you to leave with him."

Remus wasn't surprised. He had seen the mayor with Tom, following the man. The mayor would do whatever Tom asked.

"Yet you've taken the time to call me in and inform me."

"So you can clear your rooms ready for your departure," Tom stated. "In case you heard the rumours and thought it was a good time to get thoughts about leaving. My guards will be watching your every move. In fact, more guards will be watching you." He turned his attention back to his work and Remus stood up. Clearly Tom had nothing else to say to him, he didn't even attempt to sugarcoat what was happening.

"Why him?" Remus asked, curiosity getting the better of him.

"Because he will give us the best alliance," Tom replied. "A few men have shown an interest in you when sent your portrait. Grindelwald is the best alliance possible and you will do your duty to me as your master and marry him. Leave me."

As Remus left the room, he considered the best way to escape. The hard part would be getting away from those guarding his room and following him everywhere he went. Tom had referred to himself as Remus' master. The laws may be bad, but they didn't make Tom his 'master'. The idea sickened him.

Remus decided it was possible he could get away when Grindelwald arrived. There would have to be a point where he was left alone or where eyes weren't on him. Perhaps if he pretended to go along with it - pretended that he was a willing participant? Maybe they would leave him alone to board the ship and he could escape on the docks? Perhaps he could end up on a different ship?

He'd get free then.

A knock on his door jarred him from his thoughts and Remus was surprised to see the man who had escorted him to the graveyard there. "I'm sorry," the man insisted. "Do you need help with your belongings at least?"

"There's nothing I own that matters," Remus replied. "A couple of photographs and that's it. I'm sure there's nothing here that I can't replace." He turned away and headed to the window, dropping down in the seat by it.

From where he sat, he could see the docks. There were no ships there currently, but Remus tried to see how he would execute his plan. This was the best he could do, trying to picture where each ship would be and how he'd move between them. Where he could duck and hide, where he wouldn't be seen.

He vaguely heard the other man leave the room as he stared out of the window. Remus spent the rest of the day dreaming of his escape. He was called for dinner, but upon returning to his room, he went back to the fantasy of being a free Omega.

Somehow he would manage it.

2000 words.

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