Alright guys! Here's the next installment to the ongoing story.

I'm sorry it took so long to get it out, but it just didn't like the way I wanted to write it.

The next chapter is written and I've already got a good start on chapter 16 so, hopefully it won't take me as long to update next time.

So, for the time being, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Chapter 14

Inuai, Sesshomaru, and Harry stood silently in front of the Veil. Each thinking of what was about to happen, each with doubts on whether or not it would work. There was only one way to know and that was to do it. "It's time." Sesshomaru said softly, causing the young wizard to jump slightly.

"Okay, Harry." Inuai said turning toward her godson. "I need you to concentrate on the incantation and on Sirius. Picture him as clearly as you can, everything you can remember about him." Harry nodded his understanding of the task set before him. If this would bring back his godfather, he would do anything.

"What about the elven part of the ritual?" Harry asked timidly. The question had been on his mind ever since he had heard of the ritual.

"That would be my concern." came a calm voice from the shadows. The motley group turned to see Legolas walking silently toward them. "Now, I believe it's time we got down to business."

Harry quickly sat down cross-legged and began his task of focusing on his godfather.

"Alright, Harry, start the incantation now." Inuai's voice carried over all the thoughts racing through the young man's head. Inuai listened to the soft cadence of Harry's voice as he whispered the incantation over and over again. She knew this would work. It just has to. She thought to herself. The hanyou looked calmly over to her brother who stood just to her left and gave a barely perceptible nod letting him know to began his contribution to the ritual. Everything had to be done perfectly and in the right order. If anything was done incorrectly, they would fail and Sirius would be stuck forever. Inuai listened, almost in a trance, to the baritone growl of Sesshomaru. It was soothing to hear her own language after so many years of being away from it. But she needed to break away from it before she mucked something up. She slowly turned still listening to both Harry and Sesshomaru to face her mate and the last piece of the puzzle.

She had originally planned on doing this part herself, but, after hearing her mate and family's arguments and reviewing the ritual, she knew that she could not do it and bring Sirius out of the Veil. It would've been too risky.

Legolas looked at his wife and soul mate, smiling softly. He knew how much she wanted this to work. She missed this link to her past, and he could feel just how much through their bond.

Inuai smiled back at her mate and gave him the go-ahead to start the elven chant to bring her friend back to the land of the living. As she turned back to face the Veil, she listened to the dulcet tones of her mate's voice as it lifted the words of life to the heavens.

Taking a breath, Inuai schooled her features and looked into the Veil. Now would come the hard part, bringing Sirius back through the Veil. She glanced to her left to make sure Sesshomaru had Tenseiga with him. Much more reassured after seeing the fang on his hip, Inuai looked back toward the Veil. It's now or never.

"Sirius." the hanyou called out toward the Veil. She needed him to answer her or this would not work. If need be, she would go into the Veil to get him, but only as a last resort. "Sirius Black!" she called out louder.

"Who is it?" came the very distant but recognizable voice.

"It's Inuai, Siri." Inuai called out confidently. It's working!

"Inuai? What's going on? Why are you here? Where are you?"

"Yes, Siri. It's really me." the hanyou smiled. "I'm... We're here to get you out. But I need your help."

"Get me out? Out of where?" Sirius asked, confusion evident in his voice.

Inuai screwed up her face, confused for a moment. Does he not remember what happened? "Siri, what is the last thing you remember?" she asked timidly.

"I was talking to Harry in the Department of Mysteries." Sirius replied.

"Well, that solves that one." she muttered under her breath. "Siri, you fell through the Veil. That's where you are now, but you don't belong there."

"Oh."

"We're trying to get you out, but we need your help." Inuai said almost pleading with her friend.

"What can I do? I'm stuck in here, you can't get me out." Sirius said dejectedly.

"Well, we can't with that attitude." the hanyou snapped. "Siri, I'm going to reach through the Veil, and I need you grab hold of my hand. Can you do that for me?"

"I'll try, but it's kinda hard to tell which direction I need to go. Everything echoes so I can't follow your voice either."

"It's okay, just look for my hand." Inuai called out as she reached her hand through the Veil. A slightly odd and chilled feeling enveloped her hand as it crossed into the misty area beyond. Suddenly, something grasped hold of her hand, causing her to gasp. "Siri, is that you?"

"I think so. I just grabbed hold of the hand that appeared from nowhere. Is it yours? Please tell me it's yours!" Sirius called out pleadingly.

"It's mine, Siri!" Inuai cried out joyfully. She couldn't contain her happiness as a large smile took over her face. "Alright, I need you to concentrate on my hand, keep a hold of it. And no matter what you do, don't let go!"

"What happens if I let go of your hand?"

"I'll come in there and kick your ass!" Inuai shouted, more than a pit peeved when she heard the marauder laughing. "Ok, Siri, on the count of three, I'm going to pull you out."

"Alright, but I don't know if I can hang on." Sirius called, his hand already slipping from the hanyou's grip.

"Ok, on second thought, I'm pulling now!!" Inuai yelled as she pulled against the force that was just beyond the Veil. "Come on!" Just as Inuai saw Sirius' hand begin to emerge from the Veil, it was gone.

"NO!!"

"I'm sorry, Pads." Sirius said softly. "Something caused me to let go. I don't know what though."

"It's okay, Siri. It just means I'm going to have to come in after you." Inuai sighed. She had been hoping that this wouldn't have to happen. There was really no telling if she would be able to bring him out with her or if she would be able to get out herself. "Sirius? I need you to do something for me. I need you to make me mad. And I don't mean just a little mad, you need to really piss me off."

"Easily done, my dear." Sirius teased from the other side. "I was born to piss you off."

As Sirius started on his task of pissing off the hanyou, Inuai thought back to all the times that she had nearly lost control of her demon side until she came to the day that she and Legolas had went to check on Harry after the manipulative bastard had told them that it was impossible for them to take him to the Elven realm. The sight of blood on his tiny forehead and the oaf of a boy beating her godson repeatedly over the years, shot to the forefront of her mind. It was all it took. Inuai started growling as her eyes flashed dangerously red until they stayed that color, and she saw red. Sesshomaru, while not breaking in his cadence, looked over at his sister from the corner of his eye. He had almost been hoping that she would have to go in after the mortal. He was curious as to what she would look like when she let her demon blood overcome her. His eyes widen marginally when, instead of a dark purple like he and Inuyasha sported, two bright, almost leaf, green stripes appeared across her cheeks. I wonder if that has anything to do with her mate being elf. It's definitely something worth looking into.

Inuai focused solely on the Veil in front of her and getting back one of the last links to Harry's life. She started to walk towards the decrepit archway. She could feel as the ghostly fabric wafted over her, making a tingling sensation all over her lithe form.

Suddenly, Inuai was enveloped in a blinding white light. All around her was white and mist. Siri? Her voice echoed throughout the place as if she were in a large cavern. 'Well, now I know why Siri couldn't follow my voice.' she thought to herself. Siri? She called out again.

I knew you would find me. Inuai turned around quickly and came face to face with Sirius Black.

Siri! She cried throwing her arms around her friend. Inuai almost cried as she felt his arms encircle her slim waist and hugged her back.

Inuai, it was extremely foolish for you to come in here. Sirius said, finally letting go of the hanyou. Inuai looked up at him puzzled as she asked what he meant by that. Once someone goes through the Veil, they never come back out. It's a one-way ticket to the Other Side.

Inuai looked around and noticed a few people looking at her sadly as he said this. Siri? I think I'm one of the only ones who can come and go freely from here. Inuai said, looking up at her friend. She had to admit, he looked good. He looked like the young man she had dated back during their Hogwart's years.

What do you mean, you're one of the only ones who can come and go freely?

I think it's because I'm half demon. I can't feel my demon side here. Inuai explained a little hesitantly, still unsure if she was right about this.

You can't feel your demon side? Sirius questioned. This was getting to be a little more than what his mind was willing to comprehend.

Inuai looked around for a moment before pointing, Look! There I am down there! At least, that's the demon me. Sirius looked where Inuai was pointing and could, in fact, see a growling, red eyed demon just standing on the other side of the Veil. That's what's keeping me linked to the living world.

So,if I go with you, I can go back to being alive?

I think so. And if not, I made Sesshomaru bring Tenseiga. So, if your body is the only thing that comes out with me, we can still bring you back to life. Inuai reassured her friend.

Alright. So, how do we do this? Sirius asked, still a little unsure of this whole idea.

Take my hand, and I'll lead you out. As long as there are two of us leaving, there shouldn't be any problems. Inuai started walking back the way she came. 'At least, I hope it's the way I came.' Before long, she started to feel the tingling sensation and the ghostly fabric drifting over her. But another feeling came to the front of her mind. Sirius' hand was disappearing from her own! As she took the first step back into the chamber, she looked around and noticed a bright orb of light. It pulsed in front of her face a moment before moving to her stomach and disappearing through her body. Inuai quickly turned around thinking the light had gone straight through, only to find it gone. Just then she felt a warmth where her child was and couldn't help but smile.

Well, this is going to be interesting. She thought to herself.

AN: Italics without asteriks are thoughts in the real world.

Italics with asteriks is talking in the world of the Veil.

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