The Riddle in me
Summary: Just after Season two of BtVS and just before the maze in book 4 of HP. 'Anne' never happened! Buffy's mother was killed by the Angelus before she had the chance to protect her. Buffy Summers is left by herself, but is she who she thinks she is? BtVS/HP.
Authors note: Remember 1st authors note. I think you have got the P.O.V thing now. I'm in a caravan at the moment with my laptop working on this and Summer Moonlight. I'm tired but can't get to sleep so I decided to write. This is developing quite well and I still have fresh ideas in my head! This chapter came really easily. And with my note I will begin! P.S. I am very sorry! I left out two POV makers last chapter. I may change the last chapters end by adding POV titles. I edited the flashback to make sense.
Disclaimer: How could I start a story without it? Winks. I do not, I repeat not, own anything Harry Potter or Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The only thing I do own is my choices in the story, Alex and the story itself. I may have some more characters of my own in further chapters but until then all credit goes to Joss and JK!
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Quote: "It's four o'clock in the morning and it's starting to get dark. Now I'm right where I wanna be, losing track of time, but I wish it was still last night," – Milk inc. "Walk on Water"
Chapter ten: Ready to kill Angelus again?
Buffy P.O.V
…There stood before me was my Angel.
But something was not right. I moved my wand down slowly and saw he was wearing velvets rather than his leather coat. I gripped his left arm by the elbow and his arm shot away in pain. I moved his sleeve up and saw the Mark; the Dark Mark. I pushed him away and began to run. I turned around and saw he was no where to be seen. It was then I took out my wand and used my last choice of action.
"EXPECTO PATRONUM!" And a silver lion shot out of my wand. I turned to continue to run and he was in my face.
"Lover did you miss me?" He asked with a sly grin on his face. I turned into fighting stance. I watched the lion shoot past Angelus and hoped just hoped that it would reach Lupin in time.
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Buffy P.O.V
That was basically all I could do to reach Lupin or even Hogwarts. I changed into a fighting stance with a fist for one hand and a block for another. My wand lay behind my ear so I could reach it if needs be. I stared at him for a while in disbelief. Sadly my moment ended when he kicked me in the stomach. I crouched over in pain for a second before moving up again. I quickly moved my spare hand to my inside pocket and took out my stake. I killed him once and by the look of things I would have to do it again.
"Ready to kill me again lover? He stared at the stake with his head cocked to one side, "All it takes is one… Strike… Through… My… Heart," Angelus said with the last bits slower to add tension. He tapped the place where his heart lies. I would have shivered with his words and actions but refused to. I would have to be tough to fight this one out.
I hated how he called me 'Lover'. I was not his lover but Angel's. And that thought sadly reminded me who I would kill if I killed Angelus; Angel. I thought of the time I killed him again…
-Flashback-
And there before my eyes Angelus' eyes flash gold. I held my sword over his gut, preparing to lodge it through him and into Acathla. His head looked up for me and I swore I saw compassion in his eyes. Compassion being the thing Angelus would never have. And then they flashed with love. He looked at me and muttered one word.
"Buffy…" I thought Angelus was trying to trick me. But I looked into his eyes once more and saw something in his eyes that Angelus would never have; love.
"Angel…" I looked at him again with love in my eyes. But I then realized what I would have to do.
"Buffy…" He said compassionately again, "It feels like I haven't seen you in months" I held back my tears but knew what was coming next. I looked behind him and Acathla's mouth opened. An orange vortex opened behind Angel and made a whooshing sound.
"What's happening?" He asked weakly and I began to cry lightly.
"Close your eyes," I requested and he did as I said. The vortex was growing from behind him. I lifted the sword and began to cry heavily. I kissed him compassionately and broke off. I breathed in deeply once and did what I had to do. I took the sword and stabbed it through his stomach. He reached out for me but was connected to the vortex. The last thing I saw him do was mouth my name.
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But this time it would be harder. We fought blow for blow. Kick, Block, Punch, and Block. This time he would know my moves and this time he would want revenge. I had killed him once and it was obvious, from the determination on his face that he wanted to get me back. The one thing that confused me was the dark mark on his arm. Why would Angelus join Voldemort? That was the thing that confused me most.
He hit me in the stomach during my time of thought and he hit me hard. I crouched over, clutching my stomach. I began to come up to find myself surrounded in clouds of black smoke coming down to the sky. I blinked and saw capes and masks. I knew what had happened, someone had called in the Death Eaters and by the looks of things it was Angelus.
I pretended to move my hair behind my ear and grabbed my wand. Sneakily I stuck it inside my sleeve of my robe. I then moved in my fighting stance and decided to go down in style.
"Voldemort, Voldemort, Voldemort, Vold…" And I black out with choruses of "Do not speak his name,"
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Normal P.O.V
Lupin still sat in Dumbledore's office and it was half an hour since he had told Sirius. He looked out the window and swore he saw a patronus. He blinked and looked again and saw it in all its glory. He ran towards Mr. Giles speechless and pointed out the window. Dumbledore saw Lupin and glanced out the window beside him. Dumbledore saw exactly what Lupin had seen. Buffy had managed to get away far enough to send a patronus. His eyes twinkled and he smiled a secret grin.
He gathered the members of the order in using his patronus. Within five minutes the Wesley's had arrived and Sirius had arrived. He had ordered that he should be there. Lupin had tried to keep him away but he didn't care if he was captured. So now in the room, ten minutes after the patronus had been seen, stood Harry, Hermione, Ron, Molly and Arthur Weasley, The Scoobies, Sirius, Lupin, Dumbledore and many other members of the Order and Hogwart's Staff. The thing which puzzled some was the disappearance of Severus without Dumbledore's word.
The plan had been decided as a full on attack. They knew the patronus had come from the Malfoy residence from the trail of silver smoke that had been followed. Lupin had pleaded that the younger Malfoy was to be taken but Dumbledore had refused. He had said that enough people had been stolen already and that no one other than who is involved should become involved. Lupin followed Dumbledore's words though. The Order was almost ready, just waiting for word on the whereabouts of Snape.
Harry, Ron and Hermione were surprised Lupin had requested that they help the Order find his niece. They too had noticed the disappearance of Snape. Secretly, as Dumbledore trusted Snape with his life, they believed he had ran back to his master like a lost sheep. The image of Snape pleading for forgiveness from Voldemort had already entered his mind. If this was a not a serious time Harry would be grinning right now and would have probably told Buffy. He knew what Voldemort could do and now he hoped for Buffy.
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Buffy POV
I awoke, finally I guess as the sun was streaming down. I looked around expecting to see a few Death Eaters but found none. Instead I found myself clamped down into what looked like a big, fancy chair with a bigger one next to me. A forest surrounded us. The wood of the chairs was dark and carved on the other chair was a big 'V'. Three guesses to what that stands for. So this was the secret lair. I must admit its better than an old factory but the whole forest thing is kinda a bit too old fashioned for me…
I turned my head to the side and saw a lone Death Eater. Time for a bit of fun I think.
"So… you're one of Voldemort's followers. How's that for you as Voldemort can be nasty? Do you love Voldemort?" I said grinning and the Death Eater shuddered. I guessed it was a he as their voice was low.
"Do not speak his name!" He muttered and walked off. I guessed he was gonna get old Voldie for a little meet and greet session! Well… let's look at my options. One, refuse to talk and have the Cruciatus or Imperious Curse placed upon you. Two, talk and get all chummy with daddy, definitely not. Or three, try to escape.
I tried to kick out my feet lock only to be hit by unbearable pain. I tried the hand locks only to be hit by pain again. I can only do option one I guess as I can't escape. Darn locks, why can't they do it the muggle way. I heard footsteps from the distance heading my way. Within a minute I could see black caped people walking towards me. Well I guess it's Showtime.
They came and kneeled before me like I was there queen or something. Seriously, a Slayer as a queen of darkness? I think the answer to this question is, Hell no! It was then I noticed something. There was a parting through the middle which led to Voldie's throne next to me. Well this looks pretty darn obvious… I looked into the distance and saw one man heading towards us. Here comes daddy.
As he came closer I refused to show any fear. I stared at him with a blank expression. I saw his red eyes and thin-slit nostrils come closer with every snail-pace step. Death Eater's stayed still, bowing. He came to the throne and my eyes stayed on him, refusing to lose his gaze. He sat and lowered his hands as if to say sit. He turned his head in my direction and smirked. I simply returned my resolve face, learned from Will of course. There was no fighting it, but would this count for him.
"Tonight, my Death Eaters we are blessed with the presence of my daughter Elizabeth. She was taken from Hogwarts by our new member; Angelus." At this point Angelus stood up to show his presence. This was going to be one long capture. Even longer than my journey to Hell…
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A/N well there you have it! Shorter yes, surprising probably. I hope you didn't think she'd be seeing Daddy. And Allen Pitt that joke will be used next chapter. Expect a little Father Daughter talk.
Until my next update,
Innocent Slayer