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Ch. 7
I woke up a little tense and noticed that I was on the bed. I looked up seeing three worried faces glancing my way.
"How long have I been out?" I asked.
"About an hour" said Knox.
"You alright?" asked Reuben.
"Yeah…I have not been sleeping that well. I probably passed out for the lack of sleep I have been getting" I told them.
Knox and Reuben seemed like they did not believe my story. Scabior however, seemed like he did. "Alright, rest up for the day you had us all scared" Scabior said.
I nodded my head and so did Scabior, and walked out of the tent with Knox following. Reuben pulled up the chair and sat on it.
"Tell me what really happened. You are a terrible liar you know that?" Reuben stated.
"Do you think Scabior saw through my lie?" I asked.
"I don't know, but I would give him more credit though. He seems like he knows that you are up to something, or has an idea he isn't stupid you know" said Reuben.
I slowly got up. "I got something for you to see" I told him while walking towards the pile of newspaper clippings.
Reuben took the clipping and started reading. When he read the clipping his eyes widened.
"Wow….Scabior is your dad?" Reuben stated.
"Yeah… I need to know the truth though. I…need to ask him" I said.
"And how are you going to do that. Say that you were snooping around and came upon this clipping?" Reuben said.
"I was not snooping. I threw things around because I was mad. As I was cleaning up the mess I came across the newspaper clipping" I said.
"Well…be smart about it please" Reuben said.
I nodded my head and he poured some water for me and left the tent.
I really didn't know what to do. Should I ask Scabior or should I leave it be? I don't even know if I want to start a relationship with Scabior.
I put my head down on the pillow and thought what I should do. As I thought more about it the more distress I became.
I took the locket and started looking at the pictures and it changed. I saw Knox in the picture again. Knox! I would talk to him about it I thought to myself.
I kept looking at the pictures and it changed, then it changed again. I started dozing off while trying to wake myself up. With each force of my lifting my eyelids up there was another picture that pops up. Finally sleep won the battle and I surrendered.
I woke up from my nap and started shivering form the cold. I got up to look outside the tent to see if Knox was out. With my luck he was standing by the fire warming him up.
I walked to my bed to grab a shawl and started walking out while wrapping the shawl around me.
"Hey" I said.
Knox smiled at me. "Hey, how are you feeling?" he asked.
"Alright… so I know…know who my father is. The thing is I don't know if I want to be around him anymore, or even tell him that I know" I told him.
"We already told you. Lark -
"Don't…..just don't" I interrupted him.
I got up and took out the newspaper clipping and handed it to him and sat back down looking at him. He paled once he dropped the clipping on the ground.
"What should I do? Does he know that I am his daughter?" I asked Knox.
"Oh he knows. He recognized you because you look just like your mom, and you have his eyes… I am sorry I lied or kept it from you, but I felt it was important for him to tell you" Knox explained.
"It is okay I understand. Besides I know you wanted me to know you left some hints" I said smiling while I nudged him. He smiled and nudged me back and gave me a hug.
He laughed a bit. "Do you know how you got the nickname Birdie?" He asked me.
I shook my head no
"Well you want this bird so bad. This red, yellow, and green bird—
"Hey I still have him. I named him Rico…you got him for me?" I asked.
"Yeah, your mother however, was not pleased. Anyway you wanted be like your bird you wanted to fly like him. You climbed to the top of the highest rock and jumped. I rand and caught you in time. You seriously almost gave me a heart attack. I asked you what were you doing and you said 'I want to be bird me fly like birdie'. I then said 'okay Birdie don't do that again.' From then on you would not go by the name Ella you demanded to be called birdie" Knox said while laughing and smiling at the memory.
I smiled at him brightly. "When did Scabior go to Azkaban?" I asked Knox.
"Right after the Dark Lord fell. He only had known you for a year. After that your mom took you and me to hide. She knew that Scabior wanted that considering I am your godfather and I promised your father I would take care of you and your mother. He knew what was going on because we were able to write to him. Two years later we went back. Worse decision I ever made. Your grandmother turned me in right away. Scabior would not talk to me for a month he was so mad" Knox said grimly.
This got me really mad hearing this.
"I never cared for my grandmother. I never understood why but now it made since why she treated me differently than my other cousins. I am half of Scabior and she hated it. She would always bash me, but I guess I am thankful that she had no influence on my aunt and uncle. They wanted me to live with them but my grandma said no. They did agree with her on one thing though. And that was about Scabior. She had no right to keep me from knowing my father no right!" I shouted.
"It looks like that you already made up your mind on what you want to do" Knox said.
"I don't know… It is weird though. I couldn't stand him at all, but I tolerated him, and now that I found out who my father is…I love him no matter what. Even if I don't agree with him" I told Knox.
"Talk to him" Knox said.
"I am kind of scared. Could you let him know for me please? Tell him that I know that he is my father and that I am not mad at him, but would like to talk to him? Please?" I asked Knox.
"Of course I will. He is not here right now but once he gets here I will let you know okay?" Knox said.
"Thanks" I said.
Knox got up and kissed my head. "I love you. You know there hasn't been a single day when I have not thought of you. Scabior too he kept obsessing over the letters and pictures of you" Knox said and started walking away.
I sat there surprised and I looked up and quickly shouted "I love you too!"
Knox turns and saluted me and went to his tent.
I sat up and decided to walk around, but decided to stop by the tent to get something. I walked in and grabbed the necklace and saw my wand by the night stand. I grabbed it also and went out to the cold crisp air.
I kept walking until I came across and icy lake. I grabbed my wand and sent a heating charm. I took my shoes off and put my feet in. I sighed at the sensation going through my body. I smirked when I looked beyond the lake.
I decided to melt the whole lake, and heat it up. I looked around to see if anyone was looking, and no one was. I stripped down to my bra and panties and went into the lake.
I sighed with great relief when the warmth had hit my skin. I realized I had not taken a bath in a long time and accioed soap, shampoo, and conditioner.
Once they came to me I started scrubbing everywhere, and put shampoo in my hair and conditioner in my hair. I swam around to rinse everything off and enjoying the freedom I have right now.
As I was about to get ready I noticed that my clothes were gone. All of a sudden Reuben appeared with a smirk on his face.
"Do you mind? I would like my clothes back!" I shouted at Reuben while trying to get make sure that he doesn't take a peek.
"You know it has been a while since I had a good bath I think I will join you" said Reuben.
I blushed and quickly turned my head when he undressed. I looked up when a splash hit me in the face.
"This feels amazing" Reuben said.
"I know I really needed this" I stated.
"You know it is not really wise that you are by yourself. Considering you are wanted big time" Reuben stated.
"Good point, maybe it is a good thing you are here to protect me Mr. Smith" I said.
"If it weren't for your soap and shampoo flying out and given you away I would never had found you" Reuben said mockingly.
I smiled at him and started splashing water in his face. He started laughing and swam to me while he picked me up and threw me further in the lake.
"Ah! Really? You had to do that?" I asked.
Reuben just laughed and put shampoo in his hair and started scrubbing. I started swimming towards him.
"Where did you put my clothes?" I asked.
Reuben smiled. "Don't know love" he told me and put his head under water.
I rolled my eyes at him when he got up having all the shampoo in his hair disappear. He just smirked and dunks his head under again. This time he grabbed my leg and pulled me under.
I let out a scream and gasp once I went to the service of the water.
"Don't do that! Ever it is so creepy when someone does that!" I shouted
Reuben just laughs and everything got quiet, and he started staring at me.
"You have the most beautiful eyes" he said.
I giggled a bit. "So you are saying that Scabior has beautiful eyes too?" I asked teasingly.
"Yea him too, but they look way better on you, and I am sure you get this a lot, but you are beautiful also" Reuben said.
I blushed a little at his compliment. Before I knew it he got closer to me. He lowered his head towards mine waiting for permission. I bent forward and my lips touched his.
His warm lips touched mine and it was sweet. My stomach was twisting and tightening my whole body went numb at his touch. I moaned in his mouth wanting more. I wrapped my legs around his waist and we both were in a deep passionate kiss.
His lips were perfect against mine. They were soft yet rough. He made me feel safe and warm. I knew right then that I wanted him and to be with him.
We separated when we both needed some air. He put his forehead against mine.
"For now, I follow Scabior, but I will protect you. When the time comes I will fight along with you. I love you Ella" Reuben said
I looked at him surprised, and my eyes started to well up.
"I love you too" I choked.
Reuben gave me a small peck on the nose and got out of the lake. He quickly said a drying charm and pulled me up and handed me my clothes.
I quickly put a drying charm on, and put my clothes back on. Reuben gave me a quick peck on the lips and took my hand and guided me back to camp.
As we came to camp ground I saw Knox walk in after Scabior to his tent.
"Knox said he will tell Scabior what's going on, and I am a little scared" I told Reuben
Reuben squeezed my hand and kissed the back of it for support. Knox came out and motioned me to come. I took a deep breath and walked inside the tent. I came across a fearful Scabior which took me by surprise.
"Before you get mad at me I didn't go snooping around. I was really mad at you, and started throwing things around. I started putting things away and I came upon the newspaper clipping. And this you can have it -
"Keep it" said Scabior while eyeing the locket. He looked amused by my explanation, but still had sadness in his eyes.
I slowly dropped the necklace on my chest. "Dad?" I whispered.
Scabior shot up quickly at the name I just given him.
"Were you ever going to tell me?"
"Yes…I just didn't know how or when but eventually I was going too. I really… I really wanted to have a relationship with you. I know it is a big secret, but if it meant you not knowing I would take it. If you don't want too I understand. Just promise me you will be safe. Don't even fight in this war" Scabior said.
"Wait what? You are letting me go?" I asked.
"Yes…promise me that" Scabior said.
I sighed
"Dad I do want a relationship with you, but in on condition" I said.
"What?" He asked hopeful.
"I don't care if you support you-know-who. Or like the dark arts, but will you protect Harry for me? Please?" I asked.
Scabior laughed. "Why?"
"Because….He is my best friend and you owe it to Lily and James. You were friends with them yet you betrayed them by turning in their son" I said.
"Friends? I tolerated them that's it"
"Then why do you still have pictures of them? Fine if that won't motivate you do it for my mom. That was her best friend and Harry's Godmother. If you won't do it for me or Lily at least do it for her. I know you still love her and will do anything for her" I told him.
Scabior sighed. "I can't Elle not because I don't want to because I have no choice. The Dark Lord put a curse on us kind of like the unforgettable curse. If we change sides he will kill us on the spot he would know. And believe me it works because it happened a few times already. I am sorry baby but if you love someone you got to set them free" He said.
I started to cry and Scabior looked away. I ran up to him and gave him a hug. We stood there for about a minute.
"You should go now" he said with his chin on my head.
"I love you dad" I said while my voice cracked.
He let me go and looked at me. His eyes started to water. He gave me a kiss on my forehead.
"I love you too" he told me.
I left the tent to go find Reuben and Knox. I found Knox and rand up to him.
"I love you Uncle Knox. He is letting me go" I told him.
I looked up and saw tears falling down his face.
"I love you too birdie stay here I need to grab something for you" he said.
Knox came back with a book and other stuff.
"Here are my journal, some photos, and my collection of weird stuff" He said while beaming. But his eyes did not.
He kissed me on the forehead and hugged me again. I couldn't help but start to cry. I turned to Reuben. He smiled at me and I ran up to him to give him a kiss. By the look on his face I already knew his answer and it pained me.
"I am going now come if you want. I am getting my stuff" I said and left to go to the tent.
As I walked into the tent to grab my stuff there was a note on my bag.
My Angel,
These were the photos that you mother and Knox sent me, and here are the letters. I want you to know that I always loved you. Never think I didn't you were and still are my baby girl. I changed my ways towards the end, but they sentenced me anyway. I love you and be safe. I am pleased that you were raised up as a lovely, brave, and skilled witch. Do your mother and me proud. Even if I follow the dark arts and the Dark Lord I do want Harry to win!
Love your father Scabior XOXO
p.s. The battle will start tonight at Hogwarts. Let your friends and the Order Know!
I looked up surprised. I then looked at the book it was my family tree on my father's side. I quickly put everything in my bag and I stepped out crying.
In front of me were Scabior, Knox, Reuben, and Damian. Damian walked up and hugged me.
"Good luck" he whispered.
I was in shock and all I could do was nod.
"Umm thank you. You too"
He smiled and walked back.
I looked up at Scabior and tears started to spill over, and he quickly looked away. I looked at Knox and he had his head down. Reuben mouthed I love you to me and I did the same.
I concentrated on my destination and felt that similar tug on my stomach. I landed in front of the burrow and I collapsed on the ground crying.
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