So I thought this was the story that was going to be my first 100 reviews but it doesn't seem like it no matter how many chapter I upload…O well. I'm putting a chapter everyday just in case I get writer's block, school starts again and because of my absence for almost a yr or 2 I think. Not to mention I do this cuz I love to and it's a good gift for my fans.
Chapter 11 Enjoy the Silence
Words like violence
Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
Oh my little girl
X-Lacuna Coil
Draco was reading a book trying to distract his self, but to no avail.
Crack!
He turned at the sound wand ready to strike when he saw his Aunt standing there. At first she looked like she always, barking mad and wild but upon closer inspecting there was something odd. For one she wasn't standing straight like it was too hard and she was very frigid. Then he saw her breathing hard, clutching her left side. She stumbled into the light and that left him speechless. She looked even paler if that was even possible.
"Bloody Hell," he heard her say as he moved closer he could see she had a split lip and a black eye. She staggered to the light and he could see that she was putting pressure on a deep wound on her side. Her dress and hands were soaked in her blood. He didn't know what she was doing but it must have been one hell of a fight.
He knew of her skill and even trained with her but also knew that her confidence was her weakness amongst anything. That is what appeared to have happened because she was injured badly.
"D-don't just stand there get Cissy!" she hissed. The sound of her blood could be heard dripping on the cold hard marble floor.
"Mom!" He screamed. He finally seemed to snap out of it and run to get help. Bella's breathing became harder and she held onto a table to stay on her feet. The room was spinning and the pain was not helping; if Draco didn't hurry then she would go unconscious.
"Bella What on EARTH?"
"Heal first…," her breathing hitched. "Ask questions later."
"Draco get me the kit and my wand," Cissy put her hands on the bleeding wound not caring about staining her hands with the scarlet liquid. Bellatrix hissed in pain but didn't say anything. The room was spinning and she felt she wasn't getting enough air. She tried to move but felt that she was having an out of body experience.
"Bella BREATHE! You're hyperventilating. BREATHE!" Cissy shook Bella but her sister wasn't responding. Bellatrix could hear Cissy calling her name but it was no use. She let go free falling into the darkness cursing at Draco for taking his damn time.
Hermione woke up but her body was still sore from yesterday's adventure. She took a deep breath but felt as if there was pressure on her chest yet that didn't explain the empty feeling she was experiencing. She looked at the clock to see that she had slept through the morning yet her body felt immensely tired. She gave a frustrated groan and covered her head with a pillow hoping to drown out the noise and sun when it sounded as if someone apparated. She could hear Molly's cheerful voice greeting a visitor but she couldn't understand what they were saying. She could tell it was a woman's voice and whoever it was sounded concerned. She was about to shrug it off until…
"Hermione? She hasn't gotten up after that had happened. I think it's best to let her sleep after all it was a terrible ordeal to believe that your parents could have been victims of a vicious and blood thirsty pack of werewolves."
"Yes I know it was in the papers this morning. Please it's very important that I talk to her."
"About?" Molly sounded both curious and intrigued.
"I'm afraid it's only a matter concerning her and me," the other person calmly stated. The brunette recognized the voice and ran downstairs before they left.
"You called?" Hermione asked. The visitor turned and for a split second Hermione believe she was staring at the one person who has been haunting her every thoughts. But the hair and eyes were different just a little lighter.
It was Andromeda.
"Ah Hermione how nice of you to come down," Molly said smiling.
Hermione couldn't help but feel a pain in her chest seeing Andromeda. She did look so much like her sister. Before the war there was a distinction between the two but now Hermione was having trouble. Bella also had a soft side, one that showed she was still human.
"Molly you don't mind if I borrow Hermione for a bit."
"Not at all," the red head said with a hint of disappointment. There hadn't been much gossip since the end of the Second Wizard War and Molly was really craving for some.
Andy stretched out her hand to Hermione and they left to the Tonks residence.
"Hermione I brought you here to talk about my sister."
"Bellatrix," Hermione gulped.
"Yes I haven't heard from her since yesterday and I went to check the beach house but found it was empty."
She searched for any clues that Hermione might give away to where her sister was but found none. Instead she was met with worry and confusion. Her suspicion though as to who Bella's mystery admirer was confirmed. Hermione didn't even try to hide her concern.
"She's missing?"
"I received a letter that she was going to do something drastic but she didn't clarify what. Naturally I got an ill feeling about this but cannot find her. I believed that you would know where she had gone to."
"Why is that?"
"It doesn't take a brilliant wizard to see that my sister cares for you."
"I think you're mistaken."
"How so?" Andy wondered.
"I did see Bella last night she came and saved us from Greyback but then disappeared without a word."
"If she did that why do you not think she cares?"
"Because... she owed me for saving her life when we were imprisoned."
"You truly believed that was all? She was just repaying a debt?" She closed her eyes in frustration. She couldn't believe that both of them were so in denial about their feelings.
"Well if that was the case she would come back to let me know that she was fine. My sister is a great duelist but she is far from invincible."
"You think she's hurt?" Hermione asked. It never occurred to her that Bella could even be harmed.
"Greyback may be more animal than wizard but that doesn't make him a less than worthy opponent. The only place I could think of is Cissy's place."
"I'm going too." Hermione needed to be sure about what was happening. It couldn't be the first time she jumped to conclusion and maybe there was still hope.
Xoxoxoxox
Narcissa let out a weary sigh washing her hands that were covered in her sister's blood. She thought with the war over she didn't have to worry about her sister but that girl just always knew how to get in trouble since they were kids. She looked into the bedroom where her sister was in a deep sleep. The wounds were potentially fatal but Narcissa was a trained healer when her house was being occupied by Death Eaters and was the unofficial headquarters. Bella was very weak from the loss of blood making her look so frail and vulnerable. However Narcissa knew that despite the appearances Bella was going to make it. If she learned anything from her older sister it was that Bella was strong minded and spirited. Cissy took a seat wanting to spend some quality time even if her sister was resting.
The younger sister moved a stray curl from her sister's face seeing how much she had changed. There were dark circles present on her flawless face and she noticed the tattoo in the back of her sister's neck. She never bothered to ask Bella why she decided to get it but Cissy was pretty certain that it had to do with facing an obstacle and overcoming it. Maybe just because Bella was known for rebellion and acting out that she would even mark her self like an animal branded. It was the symbols Bella was holding in her mug shot when she was being processed to Azkaban. The prison had left its mark on her sister but she never thought she'd see her sibling again. Her sister gave up everything just to follow a mad power hungry wizard whose beliefs were hypocritical. Even after everything Narcissa was glad that Bella had made it out alive. A little more barking than how she used to be but still alive. Deep down Cissy envied her sister's personality and was glad that they were still on good terms. She remembered after Andromeda was disowned Bella put up a strong front and picked up the broken pieces. Her older sister would hold her at night when it felt like Narcissa's life was turned upside down. Even though Bella never approved of her marriage she did attend the ceremony, which meant more than her parents' presence.
A cold chill made Narcissa shiver and she decided to raise the covers so her sister wouldn't be cold. While lifting the covers she also saw the dressing and saw that they would need to be redressed soon. She guessed it was a stray hex that caused the wound. Cissy imagined that Bella wasn't going to leave any time soon. A sudden jerk from Bella made Cissy jump but then was still again. This was one of the rare moments when her older sister wasn't running around causing chaos and was just peacefully asleep that made her look like a dark angel. Cissy decided to leave Bella and go make more potions that would be useful. She gently kissed Bella's forehead and gave a tight squeeze to her hand.
Just when Narcissa was about to leave she heard Bella mumble something.
"Need..tell," Bella quietly moaned. Her eyes were still closed making Narcissa think she was talking in her sleep.
"What sister?" Narcissa coaxed.
"Her-Herm..."
Before the younger sister could make out the words her wand vibrated. It was an indication that someone had apparated inside Malfoy Manor. It couldn't be Draco because she had just sent him out to get more supplies it was just too soon. She gripped her wand in case this was an ambush. She still didn't know how her sister was injured but she was going to make sure no one would even dare try to do anything in her Manor.
She slowly crept in the living room and gave out a sigh of relief when she saw it was just Andromeda and that girl again.
"Cissy," Andromeda said hugging her.
"Have you've seen Bella?"
"Seen her? She apparated here half dead!" she screeched. "What is going on with her? And you," pointing at Hermione. "You have been a nuisance since I've met you. You are not welcomed here, now leave immediately."
"Wait please I just want to see how Bella is doing," Hermione begged. She didn't blame Narcissa for the way she was acting but Hermione just wanted to see Bella.
"She's probably like this because of you now leave!" Narcissa raised her wand in a fighting stance.
"Cissy you're over reacting. It isn't Hermione's fault," Andy pleaded.
"I know she had something to do with it." She looked coldly at Hermione, "Why would my sister put her life in danger for a filthy mudblood like you."
"That's enough Narcissa! It was Greyback's fault. Now you better hold your tongue or I will."
"Do you think I'm daft? I know both you are hiding something and unless you tell me right now that mudblood is not allowed." Hermione had never seen Narcissa so angry before. The Blacks were known for their tempers and brash actions leaving Hermione to guess what was going to happen.
In a flash Narcissa attacked with a hex but Hermione was prepared for it. She was ready to deflect it when Andromeda stepped in the way.
"Stand back Hermione this is between me and my sister." Andromeda said. There still seemed to be bad blood between the sisters and this was their only way of dealing with it. Hermione just nodded and distanced herself and the duel began. The dark room lit up in various colors as each sister deflected and counterattacked one another. They were equal when it came to the fight until they started to talk…
"Why do you have to make everything complicated? You always have to be the center of attention," Andy started.
"Maybe I wouldn't have to if my own sisters paid any attention to me."
"Oh I'm sorry I didn't know that mom and dad's love wasn't enough but we also had to spoil you rotten."
"Quiet! I mean that you and Bella had this bond like twins and you people left me out. When you decided to leave Bella actually paid attention to me!"
Hermione didn't know whether to intervene or not. Obviously those two had a lot to talk about but right now she wanted to stop this before it became out of control.
"Immobulus!" She heard a voice behind her. Both witches were frozen unable to even move a centimeter. All they could do was try to see with their peripheral vision.
It had been Bellatrix who hexed them and Hermione lit up at seeing her till she saw that the oldest Black sister was far from fine. For starters Bella was leaning against a pillar breathing very hard and pale as a ghost. Her face was twisted in pain and exhaustion. Her hair was covering half her face and had a thin layer of sweat.
"S-she stays Cissy," Bella said before her legs gave out. She expected to hit the hard marble floor but felt slender arms catch her. She looked into warm brown eyes that looked so worried for her.
Hermione wasted no time and rushed them into a room. She gently helped Bella onto the bed. As much as Bella tried to hide the pain she couldn't help but whimper and gasp out in pain. Hermione couldn't help but think that Bella being in bed and Hermione tending to her was déjà vu but only this time it was different; they were both different.
"You shouldn't have gotten up. You need your rest."
"How can I rest when my sisters are at it like cats and dogs," she chuckled. "Just like old times."
"Well I'll go let you-," Bella grabbed Hermione's hand. The younger witch couldn't help but shiver from Bella's icy hands but she didn't pull away.
"Stay, please," Bella said.
"I didn't think you'd want to see me anymore. I thought-"
"Shhhh it was just a misunderstanding. It's alright, I do."
Her dark eyes were pleading and Hermione could see her other hand was tightly clutching the sheets. She couldn't tell if it was out of fear or in pain. Hermione was going to sit in the chair next to the bed but was pulled onto the bed. The brunette giggled nervously and couldn't help but take the opportunity to capture Bella's lips. She was careful not to hurt Bella.
"That was for saving me."
"I should do it more often."
Their hands intertwined and they just stared into each other's eyes. Nothing needed to be said between the two. No words, promises or need to declare out loud their decision to be together. This wasn't some teenage crush that they tended to tell the world but was quiet like a secret the two should share.
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
Both were mature adults and shared a bond that took them to a higher level of intimacy. Bella cupped Hermione's face seeing how much Hermione cared for her, it left her feeling so happy knowing that Hermione cared more than just a friend. Hermione was lost in Bella's dark eyes she could feel her pulse quicken at the way Bella was gently caressing her face. They sealed their decision with a kiss that started out small but quickly became heated till they heard a cough. Draco didn't look alarmed or surprised but only had one eyebrow raised accusingly at Hermione. He placed a tray of potions on the bed.
"Mother said you need to take these," he muttered. "Also she's going to have a nice chat with you in the morning after the spell wears off."
Bella looked like she was crossed and about to say an insult or teasing but instead just downed the potions making a face of disgust. He left quickly leaving Hermione to start laughing especially once she saw how annoyed Bellatrix looked. She cuddled next to Bella one arm gently wrapped around her. Her heart felt like it was going to burst from joy but she only showed it by having a big smile and being as close to Bella as she could. The older witch felt oddly safe and loved the heat that was radiating off of Hermione.
Hermione's body was still tired from last night and she hadn't gotten a well-rested night. Soon both were asleep from the warmth of their bodies and content from each other's presence.
All I wanted
All I needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
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