Chapter 4: The Ties that Bind
Lucius kept a watchful eye on Lily, because her 'guardians' proved to be complete idiots. Between he and Severus, Lily grew happy, healthy and beautiful. Of course Lucius made sure he remained in the sidelines, with Severus acting as his eyes. He got caught by a toddler Lily, in which for a brief moment, he held her in his arms. He was still harboring hatred for the child's grandfather and his curse, was justified. But when he held her, Lucius felt his icy heart melt a bit. As expected, their wishes for grace and beauty as well as happiness rang true. Lily was very happy but she managed to get herself into trouble. But as always, Lucius snatched her away from danger just in the knick of time. While she loved her aunts and uncle, even she noticed they were a little "off". Lucius and Severus made certain that Lily had all of her needs met.
Years passed like the seasons and soon Lily was a young beautiful, intelligent and powerful witch. Her aunts and uncle taught her magic the educational aspects. Severus and Lucius taught her potions and plant lore, as well as about the many magical creatures that had been living around her the entire time. But her favorites were the High Elves and the Moorlands. Severus cackled and cawed and Lucius rolled his eyes, to hide his amusement. He also took note of her edging closer and closer to the barrier he created. Lucius and Severus admired her couriousity and Lucius thought about it. Lily showed no ill intentions towards anything, unlike her grandsire. it was pure and innocent couriousity. When Lily went into her house, Severus turned back into his human form and looked at the blond.
"Master?" Severus began and the blond held up a hand for silence.
"Severus, you don't have to call me that. We've been in each other's lives for so long already, you may address me by my given name. We are friends."
"Lucius, what are you thinking?"
"Severus, at first I wanted nothing more than to see James beg for mercy at my feet. But with Lily, I...I cant explain it. I don't want her harmed in any way. Although in my rage and folly, I have...I want to whisk her away to my homeland, to keep her safe. But I can't keep her hidden from the world, can I?"
"Sounds like you're in love with her my friend."Lucius looked at the dark haired wizard and sighed. There was no denying it. Without meaning to, he had fallen for her. He fell harder and deeper than with her than he had with James. He decided to show her the moorlands.
"Severus, get Potter's lackeys out of here while I get Lily." He turned Severus into a massive black wolf and put Lily to sleep. He picked her up bridal style, smirking at the not so manly screams that the soldiers uttered while Severus chased them away. When they were all gone Severus reverted back to his human form.
"Lucius, I know we agreed that I would be anything but a flea bitten mongrel?!"
"Severus, I needed something to scare them off and from the screams I heard, the wolf form did the job."
"But they're smelly, disgusting things. They sniff butts for Merlin's sakes!" Lucius bit back a laugh. Sometimes his friend was such a drama queen. He tightened his hold onto Lily and walked to the moorlands, with Severus looking sour. Lucius didn't stop until they reached near Lucius's throne and he gently set her down on the soft grass, both he and Severus hiding before Lucius woke her up. Lily looked around her and smiled at the beauty she saw. She had always dreamt of the lands beyond the barrier and now, it was a dream come true. She turned and met Lucius' gaze.
"Come out, there's no need to be afraid." She coaxed gently. Lucius allowed himself a huff.
"I fear nothing Child." He drawled. Lily blinked then smiled gently.
"Then come out, please?" She asked. Lucius hestitated for a moment then walked to where she could see him. Lily gasped but she wasn't afraid. "I know you,"
"Oh, do you?" Lucius asked, arching an eyebrow.
"Yes, you're my fairy godfather." She said. Severus cawed in amusement and Lucius was taken aback.
"What?"
"My fairy godfather. You've always been there for me. Although you didn't show yourself often I've always known when you were with me. Your shadow gave you away." Lucius allowed himself a smile before both noticed Severus. Lily smiled.
"I remember you," She said. "You're Pretty Bird." Severus cawed and bowed.
"This is Severus." Lucius said. Severus revealed himself and greeted Lily. She loved the moorlands but when she went to hug the blond, he put her to sleep.
"Lucius!"
"I panicked." The blond said sheepishly. Severus chuckled and Lucius glared.
"Out with it."
"Fairy Godfather, that's amusing."
"Oh, and what did she call you, oh yes, Pretty Bird."
"Well we can't blame the girl for having exquisite taste..."
"Not with that beak!" Lucius teased, and Severus glared. They continued to tease each other while putting Lily back into her bed. Severus left the blond alone with the girl. Lucius sighed and closed his eyes for a moment. Then he stood up and called back his curse, or tried. At first Lucius saw his curse trying to leave the girl but something pulled it back in. What does this mean? Lucius thought. What's missing?
Without another word, Lucius left the bedroom and met up with Severus.
"Something's amiss?" Severus asked as he watched the blond pace back and forth.
"I tried to take back my curse and it wouldn't break."
"Well, all is not lost Lucius, all the child needs is true love's kiss..." At that Lucius laughed wryly.
"Haven't you figured it out yet bird brain? I cursed her as I had because true love does NOT exist."
"Maybe that's what you believe but I don't think that's what Lily believes." Severus said. "Lucius, I know you've been hurt but is this really fair to Lily?"
"I know now that it was wrong of me, and I will never forgive myself for harming her. I will do all that I can to make sure the curse doesn't happen or break it." The blond looked at his dark haired friend. Severus saw the determination and a hidden emotion in the blond's eyes. "I swear it."
What's this? Hmm, has our blond badass fallen for the precious flower? Stay tuned! More will come!