A slightly shorter chapter this time but this was pretty much just a filler and a quick introduction to another one of my OC's that is going to be playing a big part not just in Sirius' life but with his family as well. If you spot any typos of mis-spellings please let me know. The next chapter will probably be an extra long one but we'll see how it goes.

The Sorceress and the Grim

Chapter three

Sanctuary

Sirius wasn't sure how much time had passed all he knew was that the sun had set and the moon was high in the night sky. Alyssa had long cried herself to sleep as he cradled her and now he watched her sleep in the small space under the tree. He was tempted to join her but the simplest noises had woken him which led to him now sitting on a tree bark watching his surroundings carefully in the minimal light. Sirius wasn't sure if Auror's were searching for them as he knew his family wasn't that well liked within the law enforcement department all he knew was that the two of them were in the middle the forest, four days before Christmas, miles away from Sirius' home in Central London with snow beginning to fall again.

They couldn't stay here, Sirius knew that but he didn't know the area well and had no idea which way to go. So now here he sat searching the night sky for the North Star thanking anyone who was listening he had paid attention to his mother as she taught him about the stars. After locating it Sirius knelt down and carefully picked Alyssa up some how managing to get her on his back as he began the long walk north, praying he ran into someone who could help them.

Meanwhile back at the ruins of the Rivas manor Head Auror Charlus Potter was searching through the wreckage of the house only to find himself stumble over a fallen beam and come face to face with the dismembered head of his sister. Shock overtook the Auror quickly and he yelled for his team members to join him before ordering them to search what was left of the kitchen.

"Sir, there are no more bodies sir." Auror Peter Hyde informed.

"OVER HERE" Turning to the sound of the voice Charlus looked to find Ivan Rivas leaning over the dead body of Ezra, his expression turned to stone as he looked up at the head Auror and shook his head.

"She's dead; there is spell residue still on her body. That's both my sister in law and my wife Charlus." Ivan growled.

"And I bet I have a good idea who's behind it too." Charlus replied as calmly as he could.

"Sir, you can't be serious." Peter exclaimed.

"Of course I am Hyde; we all knew it was a matter of time before Callcus struck her down."

"But there's no proof of that" Ivan added.

"How can you defend him, he's a murderer Ivan. Your own brother is marked and you've seen the proof. The gardener saw Callcus cast the dark mark with his own eyes; hell the house elf over there watched the whole thing from the damn cupboard under the sink." Charlus said, his voice rising with every word.

Ivan didn't reply instead he sat down beside the body of his wife and closed his eyes as he finally accepted his elder brother had fallen to the wrong side. Ivan only hoped that whoever found Callcus first would spare him long enough for Ivan to find out why his brother had done what he did. Running his hands over his face his ears picked up on the conversation another Auror was having with Daisy the house elf.

"Wait, did she just say Alyssa and Sirius made it out." Ivan asked, jumping to his feet.

"Yeah but Merlin only knows which way they ran. Fuck Orion Black is going to have our heads if we don't find his son." The Auror replied

"Screw Orion its bloody Walburga I'm fucking scared of. Hell Alyssa is the Blacks only god daughter for Merlin's sake. Fuck the whole family will murder us all if those two turn up dead." Ivan responded as he ran to search the area.

"But who's going to tell the Blacks." Peter asked curiously only to have everyone stare at him fearfully at the thought of it being one of them.

"Where are we going?" Sirius nearly jumped out of his skin as Alyssa spoke quietly causing him to stumble and fall to the ground.

"Merlin Aly, don't do that. At least warn a guy." Sirius replied as he helped her back up. "And I don't know I'm just heading north."

"Are you thinking of heading to London, that's miles away Sirius we'll never make it." Alyssa cried.

"Oh come on don't cry please have some faith in me, I'll get us back one way or another. Now come on hop on my back I doubt that ankle of yours is healed yet."

Nodding Alyssa climbed slowly on to her friends back as they began the journey up north again, in the distance they could see the sun starting to raise again bringing warmth to the air. Adjusting her weight slightly Alyssa laid her head down on Sirius' shoulder as he continued walking. After what seemed like hours they finally made it onto the other side of the forest and in front of them a small cottage stood on a hill. Joy was short lived as behind them voices sounded and out of panic Sirius ran towards the house fearing for the worst. As they arrived Sirius noticed the front door was open which caused him to stop and look around him, trying to find somewhere else to hide.

That door being open is too good to be true Sirius thought to himself as his eyes latched onto the shed beside the house. Classing that as the safer option Sirius made towards it only for him to collide into someone else and all three of them fell to the ground. Cursing to himself he quickly picked himself up of the floor and dragged Alyssa to her feet only to find another woman laying beside her.

"Bloody hell, do you ever look where you're going Marcus I swear I told you to stay…"The woman stopped her rant as her eyes locked on to the young boys and her expression softened as she took in the look of panic on his face.

"Sorry I thought you were someone else." The woman explained "Are you okay sweetie?"

Before Sirius could say anything the sound of shouting behind them became louder and sensing their fear she took him by the hand and pulled Sirius towards the house. Try as he might he couldn't get her to let go but as he watched the woman pull them inside and lock the door his panic settled slightly as he realized she was trying to help them.

"You'll be safe here; I won't let them get you. Quickly, hide in the bedroom while I see them off."

Nodding Sirius followed her and watched carefully as she shut the door, looking around the room Sirius laid Alyssa down on the bed as she struggled to catch her breath. Rubbing her back Sirius listened intently to the voices downstairs and he found he didn't recognize a single one.

"Sirius, where are we?" Alyssa asked.

"I honestly have no idea but I think we can trust this woman."

"How can you be so sure?"

"I can't, I just know."

"But what if she's a muggle; she won't know how to contact your parents."

"I won't need her to, don't worry I'll think of something just count yourself lucky we don't have to walk all the way to London." Sirius assured.

"You were going to walk all the way to London" A voice sounded behind them.

"I swear if one more person scares the life out of me I'm going to go nuts." Sirius yelled.

"Sorry sweetie I didn't mean to startle you, I guess I could have knocked. Those people where looking for you weren't they?" The woman enquired.

"My parents told me not to talk to strangers." Sirius scowled.

"A wise thing too, I could be anyone yet I'm also the one who told those people I hadn't seen two kids. Yet here are two kids right in front of me scared out of their minds fearing I'm the one who is going to hurt you."

"Touché."

"What is your name?" The woman asked.

"It's Sirius." He replied slowly. "This is Alyssa…My sister."

"Well then Sirius and Alyssa, welcome to my home my name is Emily."