Heres the latest chapter, hot off the presses folks. This chapter really starts to heat up and not in the way some of you people are thinking, tsk tsk mind out of the gutter. A lot happens in this chapter and really is the catalyst for everything set to come. Again I would love some feedback so drop me some, tell me what you think.
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Onyx made his way to class, his head was still spinning from the night before, more than a little angry that the taste of Sirius's lips were still more than a passing thought...a LOT more. Taking his seat in a chair close to the front he opened his book and waited for Defense class to begin, his mind momentarily off Sirius Black as he immersed himself in the text. Today however he did something completely unlike himself, he totally ignored the teacher and began to think about what he should do.
He knew that if Lucius found out about what happened last night he would be incredibly angry, also knew that there was no way he was going to not go back tonight, all he could do was let out a sigh and let his head drop against the desk.
"Is something bothering you Mr. Lestrange?" Professor Sabine asked, Onyx shooting up in his seat.
"No Professor, I just have a headache." Onyx answered quickly.
"Perhaps you should return to your house?" she asked walking over, a look of concern written on her face. With a nod he happily left class, something he never thought he would do, and rushed to his room. Turning down a hallway he came face to face with Remus Lupin and James Potter however, wanting to scream.
"Lestrange what are you doing out of class?" James asked with a slight smirk.
"I have a headache and Professor Sabine sent be back to my house, and what are you two doing out of class?" Onyx shot back.
"Just taking a stroll, Sirius told us that you were beginning to sway on your opinion of joining us." Remus asked. Had it been anyone other than Remus, Onyx was sure he would have belted him sure of a hidden innuendo.
"I still don't understand why you are so adamant about me joining, I mean it can't just be the fact that I'm an animagus?" Onyx asked.
"There's more to it but that's not our business." Remus answered.
"I just love more smoke and mirrors." Onyx sighed walking past them, continuing on his way. Throwing his books onto his stand he laid across his bed, closing his eyes and trying to fall asleep. The sound of an owl squawking forced him out of bed, finding Lucius's owl Hephaestus perched on his window sill. He smiled kindly at it as he stroked his head and took the note from his leg, Lucius's handwriting across it.
Onyx,
I heard that you've retreated to your room from a headache, I do hope you are okay love. After class if you are feeling up to it meet me at the spot, I'll ask Bellatrix and Narcissa to make themselves scarce so we can have some alone time.
Love,
Lucius
He answered with a yes before sending the bird on it's way, sitting down at his desk to write his sister a letter. Laughing he realized that at this moment he would give anything for the hierarchy that was his family, and he never wished that before. He sent his love to his sister, telling her that he would write more before making his way to the owlery.
The hallways were basically empty, the rest of the students in class for the day. As he prepared himself to walk out into the cold air he was startled when Dumbledore tapped his shoulder.
"I would never expect to find you skipping class Mr. Lestrange." Dumbledore said in that soft fathering tone.
"Professor Sabine sent me back to my room with a headache so I took the time to write my sister, I was just running to owl her now." Onyx smiled shyly. He had always respected Dumbledore no matter what the rest of his family said, thinking of the man almost like a father even though he saw him so infrequently.
"Do send my well wishes to the rest of your family in your next letter then and I hope your headache dissipates." he smiled before turning to leave. Onyx gave a polite nod before walking outside, almost turning back to go back into the warm hall when the wind hit him. As he made his way he looked around him, enjoying the cold snow covered scenery. Everything looked so peaceful and quiet with the blanket of undisturbed snow, bringing a smile to his face. Once in the owlery he sent out his letter quickly, turning to spy Sirius Black leaning against the doorway.
"How odd that we keep meeting this way." Sirius chuckled earning an annoyed sigh from Onyx.
"More like you followed me here, you really are infuriating you know." Onyx grumbled glaring him down.
"So have you changed your mind about our invitation?" Sirius asked changing the subject.
"I...I don't know, why won't you just leave me alone?" Onyx almost pleaded.
"Why don't you answer the question?" Sirius shot back.
"Because I don't want to!" Onyx snapped.
"To me it sounds like you are afraid to, I guess I'll see you at midnight." Sirius said making his way down the stairs.
Making his way down the stairs he pulled his jacket around him tighter, making his way down to the lake and into the arms of Lucius. He rested his head on his shoulder as the boy wrapped his arms tightly around him. Onyx once found comfort in these arms, and more than a little pleasure but right now he wasn't even sure how he felt. He was pretty sure as of right now he was falling in love with Sirius, he used to be so sure that Lucius and he would be together forever but maybe that was a little childish of him.
"How is your headache love?" Lucius asked stroking his hair.
"It's a little better now that I'm in your arms." Onyx lied, kissing the boys neck.
"I am very glad I could be of service, though I am sure the girls are going crazy with curiosity as to why I asked them to stay behind." Lucius chuckled.
"You didn't tell them?" Onyx laughed, quite sure that at this moment Narcissa was cursing his name.
"No, with everything that has been happening I thought we could spend some time alone. I have something I need to talk to you about anyway." Lucius smiled leaning back.
"Anything, what is it love?" Onyx asked sitting beside him.
"My family is starting to pressure me to get the dark mark and I think I am going to go through with it." Lucius said looking out across the lake. At that moment it felt like all the wind had just rushed out of his lungs, like a punch in the gut as he looked at his boyfriend.
"Why?" Onyx almost shouted.
"Because I agree with Voldemort!" Lucius argued back.
"I can't believe you, our families might buy into all that but I thought you were different. He wants to kill people Lucius, not lock them away or out law magic for non-pure bloods but KILL THEM!" Onyx shot back.
"I was hoping you would get the mark as well." Lucius shouted at him.
"ARE YOU INSANE?" Onyx screamed. That was enough for him, he felt like his brain was going to explode so without another word he turned and ran back to the castle.
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So what do you think, it is a little bit of a cliffhanger?
