Laying the curly haired little girl down to bed brought smiles to her parent's faces. They knew without a doubt that she was part of the generation that would finally put an end to all of this madness. They would do anything to give her the chance to do just that.

Sirius had already walked out of the little girl's room and was now staring out at the backyard through the kitchen window. Not long after Amara was standing behind him and had wrapped her arms securely around his waist with her head resting on his back.

"Must you leave us Sirius?" Amara's voice shook ever so slightly as she spoke.

"Yes, you know I have to go check on them and see if they are alright." Sirius had turned around releasing her hold on him only to grasp her smooth hands in his rough, calloused hands. Those pale green eyes that had captured his heart from the beginning were now cast down in silent defeat. Letting go of her hands he put his finger under her chin pushing it up so that she was looking at him. "Don't worry my love. Remus will be over here and will protect you and little Gemini at all costs."

That hadn't eased her worries in the slightest bit. She was more worried about Sirius. At least inside their cozy little home she would know that he was safe. Where as she'd be in the dark with him in Godric's Hollow away from her.

A moment of silence passed between the two before she let out a breathy sigh and pulled him closer to her. "At least stay until Remus gets here." Amara now looked up at him with pleading eyes. She was bound and determined to keep him with her as long as possible.

"I planned on it." She watched with a half-hearted smile as wrinkles creased the skin around his eyes when he smiled down at her. The stress of the war was causing him to look much older than he really was and it worried Amara. His body was wary with fatigue from the lack of sleep, but he had chosen this life and so had she. Even so she wished to this day that she had never gotten involved in all of this mess. Of course, if she hadn't gotten involved that would have meant that she had never ended up marrying the love of her life, Sirius Black, and had Gemini. So, in a way it was good thing that she was involved in the Wizarding War.

Ridding her mind of those negative thoughts she kissed him tenderly on the lips. "At least go check on your daughter while you wait."

Sirius just chuckled and kissed her forehead, "okay."

Without another word Amara watched as her husband turned out of the kitchen and walked down the hall to their daughter's room until he was out of sight. With a soft chuckle Amara busied herself with washing the dishes the muggle way to keep her mind occupied with something else for a change.

As quietly as possible Sirius opened the door to Gemini's room and walked in. When he had it closed behind him and faced the bed he saw that she was wide awake. From the sliver of moonlight coming in through the curtains cascading across her face he saw that she was crying.

"Daddy?" That was all she had to say and he was right there at her side.

Scooping the small child up into his arms he leaned back against the headboard of the bed. "Yes sweet pea?"

Sniffling she looked up at him with eyes that mirrored his own. "I had a bad dream. I was aw awone and you and mommy weren't there," pausing she grasped his face in her tiny hands and with pleading eyes added, "pwease don't weave daddy. Pwease."

"I have to go Gem, but I'll be back by the time you wake up in the morning. Okay?" He took her tiny hands off his face to kiss the palms softly with his chapped lips.

"Promise?" With her bottom lip jutting out and quivering she looked at him with hopeful eyes.

For a moment he hesitated as he stared into those large gray eyes. He wasn't even sure that he'd be coming back at all and he didn't want to get her hopes up. What else could he do though? She was waiting for his answer and he gave it. "I promise." That was the worst mistake he had ever made.

Seemingly satisfied with his response Gemini yawned and snuggled into his chest. "I wuv you daddy."

"I love you too baby girl." Kissing the top of her head Sirius laid her back down on the bed and tucked her in. With one last glance at the sleeping child he walked out of the room.

Stepping into the hallway he closed the door silently behind him with a soft click. In the hallway he could hear hushed voices coming from the living room. He could make out Amara's and Remus' voices. Walking into the room he went right up to the two of them with his eyes glued on Remus'.

"Is it set up?" His voice was hard as were his eyes. It was unusual for the black haired man to be so serious, but in a time like this with his family's safety at stake he had to be.

"Yes, it's all set up," Remus replied.

Sirius clapped a hand on the other man's shoulder as he held his gaze. "Protect them with your life."

"And more." A smile tugged at the corners of Sirius' lips before it disappeared. Then with one last farewell to his wife he apparated out of the house and to Godric's Hollow leaving Remus and Amara standing there in silence. Now all they could do was wait.