Luna was staring at me, waiting for my response.

"Bella?" Angelina laughed. "She wouldn't be here."

I breathed a silent sigh of relief. Luna was still watching me. She saw how my arms were outstretched towards Electra.

"But Angelina, she's trying to pick up Electra right now."

Shut up, Luna! I silently begged. Angelina stood up, her wand out. I sighed, unillusioning myself.

"I didn't come for a fight," I said softly.

"That is such bull! We were attacked not three hours ago and you come back! We lost people!" Angelina shouted.

"I just want my children," I whispered.

"You can't have them. They're property of the Order."

"It's illegal to keep them. The godparent and the parent are alive and they should be in my custody," I told them in a nonthreatening tone.

"You cannot keep them," Angelina sighed. "I've really grown to like you, Bella, but its the people you hang around with that we won't let see your children."

"The people I hang around with, in case you forgot, are Hermione, Tonks, Lupin, Sirius, and my parents," I said vehemently. "These are my children and I decide how they should live. I want the best for them and it seems that the best isn't here."

"Why you little-" Angelina said, raising her wand. I flicked my hand casually and it fell to the ground.

"I told you, I didn't come to fight," I said softly. "I just want my children and then I'll be gone."

"But you can't take them, so give up now or-"

"I never give up, Angelina." My gaze shifted to Luna, who was humming to herself. "I just want them and I'll be out of your hair."

"Why should we let you take them? Give us five good reasons," Angelina challenged.

"Alright, I love them. They're my children. I'd die for them. If I'm unfit for them, their godmother isn't. Lastly, I have the money, the room, and the availible care for them. I will take them because I can. And I will keep them until they decide to go off and get married and have little babies of their own. So, please, let me have my children."

Angelina narrowed my eyes, "I don't think so."

I really didn't want to have to use force, but I sighed, making myself invisible again. I shut the door and locked it, preventing them from leaving and from anyone opening the door. I petrified Luna and Angelina before grabbing Electra and Regulus.

"Close your eyes and hold your breath," I intstructed. They did just that and I apparated to the manor. The two toddlers stumbled a bit as they tried to catch their footing.

"Tonks," I called as she started to climb the stairs. She rounded on me and saw the two children. "Can you please take these two to their rooms? Next to James and Torah's."

She nodded, "What are you doing?"

"Protecting my children," I explained shortly before apparating. The music room still had Angelina and Luna frozen. I grabbed Nymphadora and Persephone.

"On the count of three," I whispered. "One. Two. Three." I pictured the manor and spun on the spot, a tug at my naval indicating that my apparation had begun. When I landed, my mother and Bellatrix were there. They must have heard.

"Tonks sent us for the next batch," My mother explained, confirming my thoughts. "I'll take these two. Next to Koda?"

I nodded and apparated again. I could feel my energy start to drain. This was really taking a toll on me.

I grabbed Christian, Justin, and Jack. "Alright, ready?"

They nodded and I apparated again. Bella took them and I took a deep breath before apparating.

I grabbed my last child, Kaylie.

"You ready?" I asked her. She gave a soft nod and closed her eyes. I did just the same and just as I was about to apparate, the door burst open. "Ennervate," I whispered to Angelina and Luna. They sprung to life and Emmett's face was priceless as he saw me, in my black haired glory, grabbing my daughter. He made a grab for me, but I waved my hand and he shot back.

"Until we meet again," I said to them all. I apparated and landed at White Manor. I sealed all the entrances and walked with Kaylie. The office door opened and Tom's head appeared.

"You're alright," he sighed in relief.

I smiled, "I told you I can handle myself, Tom."

"I didn't doubt you, its just them I don't trust."

"I had a little scuffle with Luna and Angelina," I told him honestly, "But I stunned them and sealed the room off. It's when I got Kaylie here that I had a little trouble. Emmett came in, but we're fine."

He gripped my hand, looking me over, "I suppose you are. Why don't you get some rest? You've been up for a while."

"Will you join me?" I asked mischieviously.

He chuckled, "Of course."

His arms went around my waist as I shut the door to Kaylie's room, making sure she was settled in.

"Ready for a little adventure?" Tom whispered in my ears.

I smirked to myself, "I think you're going to be the one on the adventure."

"Is that a challenge?" he chuckled.

I turned so that my hands rested on his strong chest, "I believe it is. You game?"

"Yes, I'm 'game'."

I giggled and he apparated us to our bedroom.

"Someone's a little impatient," I observed as he pulled off his shirt and pushed me on the bed, his hovering me. "It's kinda hot."

"What can I say? I've yet to actually get my revenge for that speech at the New Year's ball."

I giggled happily as he started to kiss my neck, "Well. . . I had to make my speech better than yours."

"And you certainly did," he whispered in my ear.


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