Sad to say, this is the last chapter. :(- i know, sad. But it's went all the way i wanted- to ten chapters! i never thought it would, but it did!! *is happy* I'll be doing an epilouge so, its not officially over- not till the epilouge is done. Hope you enjoy this! Dont forget to review please!!!*loves reviews even if they say 'good' or 'well done'*
Disclaimer: I dont own Harry Potter or the song- but I do own Atalee.
{Sirius}
I sat at the table, listening to everyone talking. Had Remus been able to find Atalee? He hadn't returned yet- and it had been about two weeks.
"Would she even return if Remus did find her?" I thought. Silently, I hoped she would return, but a small part of me thought that she never would. The front door opened and closed, but I didn't care who it was- unless it was Remus; a small part of me would care then, because he'd let me know about Atalee. My back was to the kitchen opening, where we were all sitting; my eyes were locked on the table, and I was deep in thought.
"You- why are you here!?" Arthur exclaimed from the living room, and he said," I'm taking you into the Ministry." Crashes resulted from that- and my mum's portrait began her screaming.
"Great- just what I need," I thought grimly, and went to shut up the portrait, but became frozen when I heard another yell.
"Sirius- HELP ME!" Instantly, I ran into the living room, and saw the one face I thought I'd never see again.
"Arthur- let her go!" I demanded, and I saw him stare at me out of the corner of my eyes.
"But Sirius- the ministry is after her-"Arthur began.
"As they are me- does that mean your goin' to take me in?" I demanded.
"No."
"Then let her go," I told him, and he stood up, releasing his grip on her. She stood up, and for what seemed like forever we just stared at each other. Remus came in through the door, and stopped, closing it behind him; he stood there, watching, a look of confusion on his face.
"Sirius," she said softly.
"Atalee," I replied, equally as soft. At that moment, she flung herself at me, hugging me tightly. I heard her silently crying into my shoulder, and I held her close, comforting her.
"You've had quite a hard time since you left, huh?" I asked in a soft joking tone," being chased and falling off a cliff- only those things could happen to you." She laughed, and drew back from the hug, staring up into my eyes with her beautiful blue ones.
"Yeah, I guess that could only happen to me, huh?" she smiled back," I probably wouldn't have lived if it hadn't been for the ghostly white stag that help guard over me."
"Ghostly white stag?" Remus and I asked in unison.
"Yep," Atalee nodded," And we all know only one person who could have created it."
"Well- there is actually two- but he was no where near Ridge Cliff when you fell," Remus said, and Atalee looked back at him.
"Who else besides James could produce a patronus in the shape of a stag?" she asked, confused.
"I can." Atalee looked over my shoulder, and I moved slightly. Harry was standing behind us, and I heard Atalee draw a deep breath.
"Harry," she muttered softly, smiling," You look so…so much like your father- it is to unbelievable. Your eyes, they are definitely Lily's eyes."
"You knew my parents?" Harry asked her.
"Yes- I went to school with them in fact. When Sirius was in his seventh year- we dated. But I hung out with your father, Remus, Sirius, and well…the rat," Atalee said, and I laughed hard when she used the same nickname I had used for Peter. Atalee smiled at me, and laughed a little as well- realizing what she had done.
"An inside thing," I replied to everyone's questioning looks, but Remus seemed to know what I meant, and chuckled a little along with us.
"Wait," Arthur said, glancing between Atalee and I," You two dated?"
"Yes," I nodded," As Atalee said, my last year at Hogwarts- would have been longer, but her mother didn't like me."
"So- you're a werewolf too?" I turned, and saw Hermione right behind Harry, looking at Atalee. I felt Atalee kind of stiffen, not in aggression, but in a hurt way.
"Yes," Atalee nodded," But I mean no one any harm- when its time for me to transform I stay far away from humans. Ask Sirius- the last time I was here, I never let him come into my room. I locked myself in and didn't come out for days." I nodded, remembering.
"Just incase she did get out though, or try to, I put up a barrier on the outside of her door," I said, and they all looked back and forth between the two of us.
"She's pretty good when it comes to transforming," Remus said quietly, from his place at the door," Every time at Hogwarts when it be that time, she was always the calmest, most collected person I ever met. She would never attack me or anything." Everyone looked at Remus, and I saw Atalee smile. Then, remembering she probably didn't know anyone, I introduced her to everyone. Then, as if the screaming wasn't enough to remind me, I realized my mum's portrait was still going off. I ran up the stairs, and hastily pulled together the curtains. Then, I turned around and nearly crashed into Atalee.
"Whoa- didn't hear you come up behind me," I smiled.
"Sirius- I want you to know… the whole time I was gone…" Atalee began, and momentarily stopped, taking a breath, as though she was trying to find the words to say," The whole time I was gone… I never stopped thinking about you… and me… when we were together in Hogwarts…It gave me the strength and courage… to keep going each time I fell…"
"Okay, where is she going with this?" I thought, and then it struck me," Is she trying to hook back up with me?! If so, she's getting stuck…maybe I could assist her…"
"I don't really know how to say this… I'm not that good with people skills at time…" she was continuing, so I made up my mind.
"Atalee?"
"Yes?" she asked, and looked up at me with her blue eyes. I leaned down and kissed her- just like I had at Hogwarts all those years ago.
{Atalee}
I couldn't find the words to say, and as usual, Sirius could put words into actions. He drew back, and rested his forehead against mine, his hair creating a small curtain on both sides.
"So, where do we go from here?" I asked him, my eyes locking with his. He kept his gaze locked with mine for a little while, and then leaned back.
"Well, right now, you could join the Order, and help us if you wanted," Sirius told me, wrapping his arms around my waist," Or you could just hang out here for no real reason and stay with me."
"Or," I said, and he raised an eyebrow," I could join the Order and help; and stay with you."
"Sounds good to me," he smiled, and I kissed him softly on the lips. As he led me down the stairs, our hands entwined, I thought to myself.
"As time come and goes, lives cross paths. Sometimes, when lives cross, its good- sometimes it's bad. But as life goes on, and we meet new people- we always remember those we knew before. Life gives us second chances, and I'm glad I cried out for help that one day- and faith gave my cry to Sirius. Without him, my life would be nothing. He's always there for me, and I'd die to protect him."
How sweet- such a good ending. But...the order of the pheonix...isnt a good ending for sirius. how will the epilouge end? one has to wonder....
Song:
Is this the whole picture
or is it just the start?
Is this the way you love me?
You're capturing my heart
I used to try and walk alone
But I've begun to grow
And when you tell me just to rest
I'm finally letting go
I let go
And I'm here to stay
Nothing can separate us
And I know, I'm ok
You cradle me gently
Wrapped in your arms.... I'm home
I'm seeing so much clearer
Looking through your eyes
I could never find a safer place
Even if I tried
All the times I've needed you
You've never left my side
I'm clinging to your every word
Don't ever let me go
Don't let go
Song: Wrapped in Your Arms
Artist: FireFlight