I say do what you do
Say what you say
Mean what you mean when you say
Cuz it's your life, gotta make your own rules
And you gotta do it your way
I say do what you do
Say what you say
Mean what you mean when you say
Cuz it's your life, gotta make your own rules
And you gotta do it your way –

Pink, Do what You Do

And I just can't keep living this way
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage
I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons
I'm manning up, I'ma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now! –
Eminem, Not Afraid

Time is tricky. You have whole months, even years, when nothing changes a speck, when you don't go anywhere or do anything or think one new thought. And then you can get hit with a day or an hour, or half a second, when so much happens its almost like you are born all over again into some brand-new person you for damn sure never expected to meet.- Life is Funny

Tragedy blows through your life like a tornado, uprooting everything, creating chaos. You wait for the dust to settle, and then you choose. You can live in the wreckage and pretend it's still the mansion you remember. Or you can crawl from the rubble and slowly rebuild. Because after disaster strikes, the important thing is that you move on. But if you're like me, you just keep chasing the storm. -Veronica Mars


Madlyinlovewithbowie

Haha, Rodolphus's was always creepy with Anne. Let's face it, he's just a creepy guy :P

You'll see why Rodolphus is screwing everyone over pretty soon!

I'm sorry, I know I keep saying the same things. I apologize for that.

Asta Marionette

I'm torn too. A part of me wants to kill him off, for all the horrid things he did.

But then another part of me wants to keep him alive just because a story with him is unimaginable. He is Rodolphus Lestrange, after all.


Author's Note: Again, sorry for the late update. I officially start school again on Tuesday. Boo hoo. I hope to keep updating regularly, but forgive me if I don't.

- Rosalie L.


'You ready?' Lucius asked Regulus as they both hid themselves behind several trees.

'Not even close.' Regulus murmured.

'Make sure you're not seen by anyone, okay?' Lucius said. 'You'll do great.'

'You should be second in command.' Regulus admitted.

'Rodolphus's orders.' Lucius said, bitterly.

'You know why he picked me, right?' Regulus asked.

'Cause he wanted to screw me over.' Lucius muttered, angrily.

'Yeah, that, and I don't think the Dark Lord would be very happy if you died.' Regulus said. 'If Rodolphus in any danger, I'm supposed to be a distraction. I'm not going to get out of here alive...'

'Don't say that.' Lucius said.

'I know it's true.' Regulus said. 'Rodolphus is set up to fail. If anything happens, I'm going to have to take the hit.'

'You won't die.' Lucius said, reassuringly. 'Narcissa will kill me if I come back alive, and leave you dead.'

Regulus chuckled, but without humour.

'I was so relieved when the war was over.' Regulus said, solemnly. 'I thought I was safe again, you know?'

'You were as dedicated as any of us.' Lucius said. 'You dropped out of school after your fifth year, just to fight in the war. I mean, the rest of us finished school. You'll survive, Regulus.'

'Yeah.' Regulus said, nervously.

'I have to leave now.' Lucius said. 'Make sure you're not seen, and go find Rodolphus!'

Lucius ran from his hiding spot, and very swiftly and easy managed to blend himself with the ground.

Regulus turned his back on everyone, and slid to the ground, taking deep breaths. He closed his eyes and images of the war were flashes through his head.

Dead bodies lying on the ground, agonizing screaming from people of all ages, hot led liquid forming pools around his feet, skulls and bones scattered everything, explosions and fires.

He had been in the middle of it all. He had helped produce a lot of that mess. And every second of every day, he was afraid of dying. Just one flash of green light need to hit his body, just enough blood enough to escape him for him to die.

But he didn't die. Not against the wizards, and not against the muggles.

The look of relief on everyone's faces, the victories cries, the celebratory drinks, it was the best moment of his life. Even the most ruthless of Deatheaters looked relieved. He remember Lucius racing home to Narcissa and Draco, he remember Dolohov swearing that he was going to marry the first chance he got, he remember Evan kissing every girl that crossed his path, and he remembered Rodolphus.

Rodolphus became an automatic hero, and unforgettable legend. He fell to his knees as soon as the war was over, as soon as he achieved victory. He didn't run home to his children, he didn't go search for his wife. He fell to the floor, kneeling down, and waiting for the Dark Lord.

Amongst all the celebration, all the partying, and all the relief, was one the one man who fought for his victory more than anyone, silent and on his knees waiting for his master.

Regulus now opened his eyes.

That memory was proof to him that Rodolphus had nothing. He gave up everything to make sure he won, and it didn't matter what is was.

This time around was no different.

This wasn't a war. It was nothing as serious. Just dealing with a bunch of rebellions. Compared to all those years of fighting, it was nothing, and yet it felt as if they were the exact same things.

Regulus took one final breath, and jumped to his feet. He had to find Rodolphus.


'Nice to see you. I'm Rodolphus Lestrange.' Rodolphus said, politely.

'I know you are!' The man spat.

Rodolphus smirked. 'Of course. Everyone knows who I am.'

'You're wasting your time here!' The man yelled. 'You're getting nothing out of me, you hear? Nothing!'

'Do you think your puny little rebellion is going to do any harm to the world I've help establish over the past couple of years?' Rodolphus asked, angrily. 'Years of war, and yet you learned nothing! I'll spill the blood of every rebellious man, woman and child if I have to!'

'That's all you lot are good at. Torture and murder.' The man said, viciously. 'Well, do your worst! I'll die a thousand deaths before I come to terms to your rules!'

'I don't know about a thousand deaths.' Rodolphus said, twirling your wand. 'I don't think you'd even last a few hours of torture. You think I'll give you death? Tell me, I'm curious. Where have you heard that I'm merciful?'

'Rodolphus.' Evan called, entering the room. 'I've got them.'

Rodolphus grinned. 'Hear that? He's got them. Would you like to know who?'

The man didn't answer, but heard a woman's scream.

'Let go of them! They have nothing to do with this!' The man roared.

'Tell me who your leader is.' Rodolphus said. 'And they will be spared.'

The man took several deep and harsh breaths. 'Who else you got?'

'I've got every single one of your family members.' Rodolphus said. 'And I'll make sure they die the most brutal of deaths if you don't give me any information!'

'How did you get them!' The man roared.

'Ah, you see, my buddy Evan here is quite the ladies man.' Rodolphus said, smirking mischievously. 'It's lucky for me the females in your families are such whores.'

Fuelled by anger, the man spat in Rodolphus's face.

Evan, who was still standing in the room, began to laugh.

'Rosier, shut up!' Rodolphus hissed. 'Bring me his youngest!'

'LEAVE HER ALONE!' The man yelled.

'Crucio!' Rodolphus yelled, and the man, who was chained to the wall, began to shake and scream at the top of his lungs.

Evan went through the door, and looked around at the crowd of prisoners, all were gagged, and tied to chairs. He smirked when he found the girl he was looking for.

'Would you like to see your father?' Evan mocked, stroking the young girl's cheek.

She protested but her voice was muffled.

Evan flicked his wand and the ropes around the girl's hands and ankles became loose. Her gag had also fallen off. Evan swiftly grabbed the girl by the arm, not even giving her a chance to even contemplate escape.

Evan dragged the girl through the room.

Rodolphus finally lifted the curse off the man, as he heard Evan come in.

'Papa!' The girl screamed.

'Isn't your pathetic?' Rodolphus asked, with a sneer. 'Snivelling like a little girl.'

'Leave him alone, you bastard!' The young girl yelled. 'What's he done to you?'

Evan slapped the girl and pinned her by the throat against the stone wall.

'Shut up whore, you don't talk to any of us like that.' Evan hissed, squeezing his hand tighter against the girl's throat.

The girl was choking and gasping for breath.

'Thank you, Evan.' Rodolphus said.

Evan released the girl, but grabbed her arm and threw her at Rodolphus's feet.

All the while, the girl's father was screaming and cursing at them.

Rodolphus pulled the girl up, by grabbing a handful of her hair. He brought her close to him, and took a big sniff.

'Ahh, she smells filthy.' Rodolphus said. 'She's not a pureblood, is she?'

'I'm a half blood and proud of it!'The girl screamed.

Rodolphus tugged on her hair harder. 'Better than a Mudblood.'

'YOU LEAVE HER ALONE OR I SWEAR TO GOD – '

'What? You're start screaming and sobbing again?' Rodolphus asked, disgusted.

Evan laughed, and came closer. He couldn't help it, he raised his wand. 'Crucio!'

Even Rodolphus began to laugh. The young girl began to struggle against Rodolphus's hold, trying to reach her father.

'No! Please! I bed you, stop!' The girl yelled.

Evan lifted the curse.

'What's your name?' Rodolphus asked.

'Christie.' The girl answered. 'Please, I'll do anything.'

Evan snorted. 'We want nothing form you, girl. Your father has information we need.'

And I'm not giving it to you!' The man said, still trying to catch his breath.

'How old are you?' Rodolphus asked.

'Sixteen.' The girl answered, in a whimper.

Rodolphus smirked. 'I've had younger.'

Christie's eyes went wide, and she began to scream.

'LEAVE HER ALONE!' The man yelled.

'Don't you know what we do to the daughters of the man who don't obey us?' Evan asked. 'Let me help you there, Rod.'

Evan held Christie down, as Rodolphus began to unbutton her pants.


'Mom?' Serena called, entering her mother's bedroom.

'Yeah, Serena?' Bellatrix asked.

'Have you heard from Father yet?' Serena asked, quietly.

Bellatrix shook her head. 'He's probably too busy to write.'

'And the others?' Serena asked. 'Has Uncle Lucius owled Aunt Cissa?'

Bellatrix shook her head once more. 'No. No one has heard from any of them.'

'Can't you just called Father with your dark mark? Serena asked. 'Just to see if he's okay?'

'I can't disturb him during a mission.' Bellatrix said, with a sigh. 'It'll ruin his concentration. He could be in a duel right now, for all we know.'

'Have you read anything in the newspapers?' Serena asked. 'Have they said anything about Father? Or nay of them?'

'No, Serena.' Bellatrix said. 'Please, no more questions.'

Bellatrix rubbed her temples. He was in constant worry over everyone. Mostly Rodolphus of course, but there were still others. Her cousins, Regulus and Evan.

She knew Sirius was there too, but Bellatrix was certain he was more likely to join the rebellion rather than help stop it. She wasn't worried about him.

She was even worried about Lucius, but of course, that was only for Narcissa's sake of course.

'Mom, do you think everything is okay there?' Serena asked.

'Serena, please!' Bellatrix yelled, frustrated.

'I'm scared, Mother.' Serena admitted. 'What if something happens?'

Bellatrix snapped.

She quickly pulled Serena over her lap, and bared her even quicker. He raised her hand and smacked Serena's bottom.

Serena, I have smack enough to smack deal with! smack smack Now when smack I ask you smack to do something, smack smack I expect smackyou to do smack it!' Bellatrix said, spanking Serena hard.

Serena began to scream in protest, but this only infuriated Bellatrix more. Serena's bottom was slowly turning a light shade of pink

'What's going on?'

Alexander had heard some of the screaming from his room, and decided to check things out. He entered to find his sister over his mother's lap.

And though he and Serena were really close, they were still siblings, and one sibling always loved to see the other get into trouble. Alexander began to laugh at his sister's misfortune, and smiled really gleefully.

Bellatrix let Serena up when she started to cry very softly.

'From now on, if you don't behave, you're getting a spanking, no matter where you are!' Bellatrix exclaimed. 'Go it?'

Serena nodded, rubbing her bottom, still crying.

Alexander was still smiling. 'See Serena, the years on threatening is finally gone, one of them finally spanked you.'

Serena shot her brother a glare.

Both of you, get out.' Bellatrix said, annoyed.

They both listened, and left. Alexander teased his sister all the way out. She just stormed out, angrily.


'Sirius, are you alright?' James asked.

'Just a little cut.' Sirius said, breathlessly.

'That doesn't look so little to me.' James said. 'We gotta get out of here.'

'We're close. James!' Sirius hissed. 'I'm not looking at Lestrange's ugly face till I'm done here!'

'And if we stay here any longer, we'll die!' James hissed. 'Look, no one trusts us here. They know who we are. It doesn't matter what side we were in during the war, we're on Lestrange's side now!'

'Fighting to keep that idiot alive.' Sirius said, disgusted. 'Never thought I'd see the day.'

'We should a part of the rebellion.' James said. 'This isn't right.'

'This rebellion is going to be destroyed.' Sirius said.

'And we're supposed to help?' James asked. 'Sirius, it wasn't even a decade ago when we were on the other side fighting the Deatheaters!'

'What do you expect me to do?' Sirius snapped.

'Anne wouldn't have wanted this.' James said, sternly. 'You know that, Sirius.'

'Well do you see her here?' Sirius asked. 'Is she here right now asking us to encourage the rebellion?'

'Sirius, she was my cousin, I know how you feel.' James said.

'No you won't.' Sirius hissed. 'I know what it's like to rebel. I did against my family, and guess what, it was all for nothing!'

'Sirius – '

'And if Anne were here, she would've seen that it was all for nothing too.' Sirius said.

'If she were here, she'd be ashamed of who you are.' James said.

Sirius finally looked James in the eye. 'Okay, we rebel, then what? Do you know how fast Lestrange, ro any of them can get to Lily? To Kate and Ari, and Harry?'

James clenched his teeth. It was the reason why he always went along with everything. He had a family for protect, and as much as he hated to admit it, his pure blood had kept him safe.

'They spared us.' Sirius said, quietly. 'I never would've done the same for them, except perhaps Regulus.'

'And Anne?' James asked. 'What if she sided with them, and we won the war? Would you have spared her?'

'If she chose their side, it's only because Lestrange brainwashed her.' Sirius growled.

'I'm beginning to think you're a bit brainwashed.' James commented.

'Like your children, you mean?' Sirius retorted.

As soon as Sirius said it, he wished he didn't. The look on James's face killed him.

'You remember the plan?' Sirius asked, pretending nothing happened.

James clenched his fists but went alone with it.

'Yes.' James said. 'Dolohov only went through the plan about a hundred times.'

'Wand ready?' Sirius asked.

James tightened his grip on his wand. 'Ready.'

James and Sirius both bolted, prepared to do some for duelling. Their aim was to take the rebellion down. Only a few years ago, they were the ones on the opposite side, and now they're fighting people who would normally be their allies.


'I'm surprised you were able to get away.' Dolohov said, smoothly. 'Shouldn't you be in disguise?'

'I'm done my part.' Rookwood said.

Dolohov looked up surprised. 'Already?'

'We've been here for weeks, maybe months.' Rookwood said. 'But I suppose time goes fast when all you have to do is draw up plans.'

'It's Rodolphus's orders.' Dolohov said. 'No worries, my friend. I'm including myself in the final plan. Everyone is included. Whoever's left alive, anyways.'

'Anyone dead?' Rookwood asked, carefully.

'None that I know of, but perhaps.' Dolohov said. 'I saw Snape maybe a couple of days back. I sent him to look for Regulus.'

'Regulus?' Rookwood asked.

'He got separated from Rodolphus.' Dolohov said, casually. 'He'll be in luck if he's still alive. How are Potter and Black?'

'I'm caught glimpses of them in battle.' Rookwood said. 'They haven't reported to you?'

Dolohov shook his head. 'I went over their plan a million times, but it a tough one.'

'Well, our jobs are done.' Rookwood said. 'We ought to report to Rodolphus.'

'I was just waiting for you to return.' Dolohov said, with a sigh. 'I had nothing to do for days.'

'What about Lucius?' Rookwood asked.

Dolohov shrugged. 'I didn't include in any plans. He just works on behalf of Rodolphus's orders. You haven't seen him?'

Rookwood shook his head. 'No, I think he kept his identity so discreet so that even I, wouldn't recognize him. Who knows? We might have met many times, but were both in disguise.'

'We should report to Rodolphus right away.' Dolohov said. 'It will give me more time to plan the final battle.'

'Perhaps we ought to look for Regulus.' Rookwood suggested.

'If anyone can find him, it'll be Snape.' Dolohov said. 'Anyways, if he is alive, then he'll need all the help he can get. We may be powerful, but potions were never our strong point.

'So off to Rodolphus, then.' Rookwood said.

'What news have you got of Evan?' Dolohov asked.

'I'm sure he's doing fine.' Rookwood said, rolling his eyes. 'Being a deatheater never stopped any girl form going near him.'

Dolohov smirked. 'Good. I guess everything is going well.'

'Is it?' Rookwood asked. 'Seems to me as if he's screwing everyone over.'

'Not everyone.' Dolohov argued.

'Mostly.' Rookwood said. 'Using Regulus as a sacrifice, removing Rabastan from this mission all together, forcing Black and Potter to participate in the rebellion with him, demoting Lucius and leaving him to fend for himself that's practically everyone.

'Look at what all these guys have in common.' Dolohov said. 'Rodolphus is trying to send them a message.'

'I see what you mean.' Rookwood said. 'It means you, Snape and I are safe, but if you're theory is true, wouldn't he have targeted Evan as well?'

'There's still time for Rodolphus to screw him over.' Dolohov said. 'And knowing Rodolphus, he will.'

Rookwood scoffed. 'He's turning his whole army against him.'

''We have no choice but to obey him' Dolohov said. 'And if he is successful, it doesn't matter who he screwed over, cause going to have more power than ever before.'

'I always knew he had potential.' Rookwood said.

'Really? I miss the days where I controlled him as Quidditch Captain.' Dolohov commented.

Rookwood laughed. 'My friend, those days are long gone. Our only hope is that Lucius rises against him.'

'Salazar help us all.' Dolohov said.

Rookwood nodded in agreement.


'Bella, that's a conversation you should've had with Rodolphus.' Narcissa said, taking a sip of her tea.

'I am her mother.' Bellatrix said. 'And therefore, I can punish her any way that I please.'

'Then why are you here asking me about it?' Narcissa asked. 'If you're so sure, that is.

'Okay fine, I admit, I didn't know how he'd react.' Bellatrix snapped. 'Just that day, I was so frustrated, and Serena was being so annoying, and she wouldn't leave me alone and stay quiet even after I asked her!'

'Right, well you can just tell your husband that.' Narcissa said, sarcastically. 'Roddy, honey I spanked your lovely daughter. But don't worry, it's okay, even if I'm not her mother, it was a good idea, because I was very frustrated.'

'Don't mimic me.' Bellatrix said. 'I don't even sound like that.'

'Well, if you want my advice, I say you talk to Rodolphus.' Narcissa said. 'Sweetie, Serena is not your daughter.'

'Rodolphus can't tell me what to do.' Bellatrix said, defiantly. 'He asked me to help raise her, he asked me to treat her like my daughter, and therefore, I can discipline her any way that I like.'

'Somehow I think he'd respect Anne's wishes more than what you feel are your rights.' Narcissa informed his sister. 'And believe me, Anne would disapprove of your methods.'

'Who the fuck cares about her?' Bellatrix exclaimed. 'She's not here. I can do whatever I want with her children.'

'So that's what this is about?' Narcissa asked. 'Revenge? You're finally free to take your vengeance.'

Narcissa shook her head, clearly ashamed of her sister.

'Rodolphus will never allow it.' Narcissa said.

'I'm not letting those children become Bloodtraitors like that whore.' Bellatrix said, angrily. 'They have the Lestrange name, so they have to be perfect, and well behaved! I'll let Rodolphus deal with Alexander, but Serena is my duty.'

Narcissa shook her head. 'You're being ridiculous Bella!'

'So why are you judging me?' Bellatrix asked.

'Fine, do what you want, Bella.' Narcissa said. 'But don't come crying to me once Rodolphus finds out, and is furious.'

'Rodolphus's father used to beat the living hell out of him.' Bellatrix said. 'And he always said it made him stronger. Believe me, Rodolphus won't care about something as trivial as this.'

'Maybe you should keep his mind, that Anne wasn't just his mistress, but also his punching bag.' Narcissa said, darkly. 'Discipline is fine, Bella. I encourage it. But god help you two lose control and hurt those kids.'

Bellatrix smirked and took a sip of her tea. 'Darling Cissy, they're my kids and I'll do what I please. But you've got no need to worry, I've actually grown fond of them.'

'And we both know that could change in a second.' Narcissa said. 'I'm not fool, Bella.'

'Really?' Bellatrix asked. 'Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you not only marry Lucius, but fall in love with him as well? That sounds foolish to me.'

'Oh, honey. We both married and fell in love with men, who are in love with someone else.' Narcissa said, falsely sweet. 'But at least I can say that my husband loves me too.'

Bellatrix narrowed her eyes at Narcissa.

Narcissa smiled sweetly. 'Does it feel weird to envy me the way I said to with you?'

'Oh, please.' Bellatrix huffed. 'I don't want him to love me.'

Flashback

'Promise you'll come back?' Serena asked, very teary eyed.

'Yes Serena.' Rodolphus said, reassuringly. 'I went through a whole war without dying. Do you think a little rebellion will be the cause of my death?'

Serena smiled and shook her head. 'No, of course not! No one can kill you.'

Alexander rolled his eyes. 'He's not immortal, Serena.'

'That's the spirit.' Rodolphus said, sarcastically.

Alexander shrugged. He didn't want to say anything else in front of his sister.

'You and I will have a talk after I return, okay?' Rodolphus said. 'You can tell me what's bugging you then. I have no time now.'

Alexander just nodded. 'Bye. Good luck, Father.'

Rodolphus nodded to his son and smiled once more.

'Why don't you two go downstairs.' Rodolphus suggested. 'I'll say goodbye to your mother.'

Serena and Alexander obediently left the room.

Bellatrix had been looking up in silence.

'They really do expect you to come back.' Bellatrix said.

'And you think I will not?' Rodolphus asked, with a smirk. 'I'm so glad to see the incredible faith my wife holds for me.'

'Rodolphus, this isn't a joke.' Bellatrix said. 'You're actually leaving me here with the possibility of explaining your death and everything else to the children.'

'I will return. I promise.' Rodolphus said.

He gave his wife a huge grin, before pulling her close to him.

'You worry too much.' Rodolphus said, leaning into Bellatrix, and kissing her neck.

He stopped when he felt something wet on his face. Rodolphus looked up, surprised.

'Are you crying again?' Rodolphus asked, amused.

'Please don't do this.' Bellatrix begged.

'Bella, it will all be okay.' Rodolphus said, with a sigh. 'How many times do I have to tell you? I've taken care of everything.'

'But look at my options!' Bellatrix exclaimed. 'Either, I'll never see you again or...'

'Or?' Rodolphus asked.

'You return...and your mistress...' Bellatrix said, softly.

'And since when have you opposed me getting a mistress?' Rodolphus asked. 'I've had my affairs, and you've had yours.'

'Yes, but I never...God, Rod!' Bellatrix exclaimed.

She sighed in frustration.

'Are you really that thick?' Bellatrix asked.

'Bella, I've really got to do.' Rodolphus said. 'Normally, I'm in the mood for your little games, but right now, I've got no more time.'

'Fine, go.' Bellatrix said, pulling away.

Rodolphus smirked. 'Darling, Bella, are you still in love with me?'

Bellatrix turned away from Rodolphus.

'I hear you all the time in your sleep.' Bellatrix spat. 'You dream of her, you say her name, you love her.'

'I was convinced my wife did not love me.' Rodolphus said, with a shrug. 'I don't waste my time over people who don't give a fuck about me.'

'I've always cared about you!' Bellatrix yelled.

'Caring about someone is different from loving someone.' Rodolphus said, rolling his eyes. 'Believe me, I know. It took me a long time to love Anne as opposed to caring for her.'

'When you speak of her, you speak with immense passion, and yet when you speak of me it's so...' Bellatrix paused. 'Casual.'

'And?' Rodolphus asked.

'And nothing.' Bellatrix said, angrily. 'Go, if you must. You're going to be late.'

Rodolphus pulled Bellatrix to him once more, and gave her a kiss.

'I will be back before you know it.' Rodolphus said. 'Bye Bella, I love you.'

Bellatrix couldn't stop herself from saying, 'Do you really?'

'If that's what you want to hear, wife.' Rodolphus said, coldly.

Bellatrix hand automatically reached for her wand, but she fought her urge to curse him.

'Goodbye.' She said, just as cold.

End Flashback

'I was so jealous of you two.' Narcissa said, interrupting her sister's thoughts.

'I'd be jealous of me too.' Bellatrix said, smirking. 'Between Rodolphus and Lucius, Rodolphus is clearly the better man.'

Narcissa stared at her sister icily.

'I hope you don't expect your husband to return alive and successful.' Narcissa said, taking another sip of her tea.'

'He will.' Bellatrix hissed.

Narcissa shrugged. 'Even if he defeats the rebellion, he'll never accomplish part two of his mission.'

'What's part two?' Bellatrix asked. 'I thought the rebellion was the entire mission.'

Narcissa laughed. 'Honey, the Dark Lord wants him to fail. Surely, you knew that he'd offer a truly impossible task?'

'What's his task?' Bellatrix asked, annoyed.

'Something he couldn't do the first time around.' Narcissa said, casually.

'And what was that?' Bellatrix asked, coolly.

'Have a loyal, submissive, faithful and perfect mistress.' Narcissa said. 'Anne got the better of him. It doesn't matter if he got rid of her, ultimately, she won.'

Bellatrix was a loss for words.

'You really didn't know?' Narcissa asked, amused.

'No.' Bellatrix said. 'I thought – '

'That he wouldn't get a mistress?' Narcissa interrupted.

Bellatrix took a deep breath.

'Who knows, Bella, maybe your husband will fall back in love with you.' Narcissa said. 'Though, you should think hard about if you truly want that. After all, it may cost you your husband's life.'

'I don't care about love.' Bellatrix said. 'Honestly, Cissy.'

Narcissa just shrugged.

'I hope they're all okay.' Narcissa said, with a sigh.

'Yeah.' Bellatrix added, emotionless. 'Me too.'


'YES!' Rodolphus yelled, victoriously.

'We have to wait for the others to return.' Evan said, smirking. 'Don't get too ahead of themselves.'

'Dolohov told me all the plans are in motion.' Rodolphus said. 'This was a while ago so it's only a matter of time.'

'What should we do with the prisoners?' Evan asked.

Rodolphus smirked.

'Publically execute all children under 12, rape and kill all girls 13 and over, torture all boys 13 and over to death.' Rodolphus said. 'Those are my orders, get some of army men to carry out the tasks. Tell them they use whatever method they like'

'Shouldn't we take any back to the Dark Lord?' Evan asked.

Rodolphus thought it over. 'If any suitable boy or girl under 17 is found, they can be spared. Tell the men to use their best judgement.'

'And babies?' Evan asked.

'Only if they're Halfbloods or Purebloods.' Rodolphus answered.

Evan nodded his head, and went off to give orders.

Rodolphus grinned manically. It was almost over.

Evan returned hours later after giving out the hours, and he waited with Rodolphus, for the return of the others.

Dolohov and Rookwood were first to arrive.

'I was expecting you sooner, Antonin.' Rodolphus said, darkly.

'I thought it'd be wise to wait for Augustus.' Dolohov said, casually. 'You'll be happy to know he completed his task.'

This made Rodolphus less angry.

'Good job. I knew I could count on you two.' Rodolphus said. 'Evan was first to complete his mission.'

'Any news on Regulus?' Evan asked them.

Dolohov and Rookwood both shook their heads.

'I sent Snape after him.' Dolohov said.

Rodolphus hissed in anger. 'That's a waste of time. The boy is as good as dead. We need Snape here.'

'Is that what you're going to tell Bella and Cissa?' Evan asked, angrily. 'They adore Regulus.'

'He should not have run off, then.' Rodolphus said, shrugging his shoulders. 'I did not come here to babysit.'

'Regulus is old enough to take care of himself.' Dolohov said, trying to keep Evan and Rodolphus from fighting. 'I'm sure he's fine.'

'I'm sure Regulus would not run off. He's not reckless.' Evan argued. 'You must've abandoned him.'

'I did no such thing.' Rodolphus said, impassively. 'The boy probably dazed off, and lost track of me.'

'He's only two years younger than you.' Rookwood said to Rodolphus. 'Just as you're only two years younger than us.'

'Respecting his elders never meant much to Rodolphus.' Evan spat.

'Am I to respect the likes of you, Rosier?' Rodolphus asked, darkly. 'You head back now.'

Evan paused.

'What's that supposed to mean?' Evan asked, confused, but still angry.

'It means, we don't need you to seduce girls, or play Quidditch.' Rodolphus said. 'Your usefulness had been used up. Just go home, and go report to everyone that everything is going well, and we should be back soon.'

'What?' Evan roared.

Dolohov gave Rookwood a knowing look as they both looked on with silence.

'I have no use for you anymore.' Rodolphus said. 'So get back to London.'

'You're not done the mission yet!' Evan said. 'Why the fuck are you send me back?'

'The only reason you're here, and the only reason you're even a Deatheater is because you're the Rosier heir.' Rodolphus said, cruelly. 'Not that you ever did anything to benefit your family.'

Evan clenched his teeth. 'Keep fucking talking, Lestrange!'

'I prefer not to.' Rodolphus said, looking bored. 'Discussing your inferiority to my own family is quite dull.'

By this point, Evan slammed Rodolphus against the wall, and pulled out his wand, placing it only an inch from Rodolphus's face.

'And what makes you so great? Tell me! What makes Rodolphus fucking Lestrange so damn great?' Evan roared. 'We all fought in the war, we all risked our lives, and we all made the world what it is today!'

Rodolphus just smirked, as if he found all this entertaining.

'You think you're so much fucking better than everyone else? Screwing over you own brother? Your best friend? And now me? Evan yelled, growing hot with anger. 'You should remember that I did something you couldn't.'

'And what's that, Evan?' Rodolphus asked, smirking.

'I captured Anne. I found her. I fought and restrained her. I brought her back to Europe.' Evan said, breathing heavily. 'You wouldn't be the Dark Lord's favourite if she remained in hiding. You would've fucked yourself over years ago, if I didn't bring her back to you.'

Suddenly the doors opened again.

Evan released Rodolphus.

'Regulus!' shouted three voices, simultaneously.

He was being supported by Snape and many cuts and gashes over his body. His clothes were torn, his hair was a filthy mess, and he looked exhausted.

'You're alive.' Rodolphus commented, smirking.

Regulus sneered. 'No thanks to you.'

Regulus had not meant to say it. The words just slipped out.

'I'll let that one go.' Rodolphus said. 'Evan, I think you were about to leave?'

'What?' Regulus asked. 'Why?'

'It appears, my talents have been all used up for the moment.' Evan spat.

'You can do that.' Regulus said, straining to speak. 'You'll be one man short.'

'You forget that I replaced Rabastan with two men.' Rodolphus said. 'They may be Black and Potter, but I have all the main men I need.'

'Did someone say Black and Potter?' Sirius asked, walking through the door with James.

They both looked as bad as Regulus.

'Looks like everyone completed their missions right on time.' Evan said. 'You must be proud, Lestrange. Everyone is going according to plan.'

'As I thought.' Rodolphus said.

'You should thank them.' Evan said. 'You had nothing to do with their success.'

'Weren't you leaving?' Rodolphus asked.

James and Sirius looked at each other, confused.

Evan just nodded, and left the room, but only have giving Regulus a congratulatory pat on the back.

'You're doing good, kid.' Evan said. 'Don't even think about dying for that man.'

Regulus said nothing, but inside he was agreeing with Evan.

'Only Lucius left to go.' Rodolphus said, as if nothing happened.

So now, all the men waited for Lucius's return.

In the mean time, they refuelled themselves with meals and water. They trained, and duelled for practice. They took potions, got healed, and got the most rest they've had in weeks. They gathered the rest of the army, or who was left.

Dolohov made more plans, everyone had their input, and everyone gave what information they had. They discussed different strategies and tactics, and were prepared more than ever.

Finally, they day came when Lucius arrived.

'It's about time.' Rodolphus said, as Lucius entered.

Lucius smiled when he noticed Regulus, but frowned as he looked around the room.

'Where's Evan?' Lucius asked, fearing that he had died.

'He was sent home.' Dolohov said.

Lucius nodded. He wasn't confused, he understood perfectly.

'If you're all hear, I'm sure you've got everything prepared.' Lucius said.

'Haven't you got any information to share with us?' Rodolphus asked.

'I've told you everything I know already.' Lucius said, casually.

'Then why'd it take you so fucking long to return?' Rodolphus hissed.

Lucius smiled eerily. 'Rodolphus, you seem tense.'

Rodolphus narrowed his eyes. 'Everyone get some rest now! We attack at daybreak.'

'With any luck, the missions will be successful, and Lestrange will end up dead.' Regulus said.

It was loud enough for everyone except Rodolphus to hear. They looked in his direction, and every single one of them nodded.


Rodolphus walked around the empty room for what felt like hours. He was looking, still looking. He knew what he was looking for. However, it never took him this long.

He started to think she wouldn't come.

'Will you not come see me tonight?' Rodolphus asked aloud.

He heard a giggle.

'Okay, at least I know you're there.' Rodolphus sighed. 'Come out, Sweet girl. I have a long day tomorrow.'

Anne suddenly appeared in front him, giving him her irresistible smile.

'Why did you keep me waiting?' Rodolphus asked, with a frown.

'Should you of all people ask me that?' Anne asked, tilting her head, slight, before running off.

Rodolphus shook his heads, and chased her.

Anne whimpered when she got caught.

'I'm not playing.' Rodolphus said, tightening his hold on her wrists. 'Not today, Anna.'

'Then why am I here?' Anne asked, narrowing her eyes. 'It's your dreams, Rod. You're the one calling fro me.'

'You're not real.' Rodolphus said.

'So?' Anne asked. 'Why don't you let go of me then?'

'Don't go.' Rodolphus said, close to pleading.

'You called me for a reason. What is it?' Anne asked.

'My mission. Will I be successful?' Rodolphus asked.

'I'm just in your imagination.' Anne said. 'If you want me to say yes, I'll say yes.'

Rodolphus clenched his teeth. 'You're not usually like this.'

'Them maybe you should take that as a sign.' Anne said, coldly, as she pulled herself away from Rodolphus.

'A sign?' Rodolphus asked.

Anne smirked cruelly.

'You. Will. Fail.' Anne taunted.

Rodolphus shook his head. 'You're not Anne. Get out!'

Anne began to laughed crazily.

'GET OUT!' Rodolphus roared, before bolting awake.

It was daybreak.


Author's Note: The last battle is next chapter. You'll find out if anyone dies, and you'll find out if Rodolphus is successful, and they will return home! Whoopppeee!

P.S I had to bring bitchy, crazy in love with Rodolphus Bella back. You'll see why :D