Alpha Female
Alpha Female
Chapter 13
AN:
Chapter 13; I hope you like it, there is allot more dialog in this chapter than other's so…enjoy
Recap:
Growling in irritation Fenrir pushed Hermione's muzzle away from his injured arm and tried to push her off of him. Hermione watched in silence as her mate tried to push her off; finally sitting down on his chest she bent her head down and started licking his face before transforming mid-lick. Finishing what she started in wolf form she placed small kisses all over his face before placing one last heated kiss on his lips and pulling away.
"What?" Fenrir asked quietly from his place on the ground.
"It's time to leave Fenrir." She said smiling. "Time to pay dear Remus a little visit." She finished.
"And your happy about that?" he asked heaving himself off the ground.
"No, but if I keep a happy composure maybe I wont kill him for what he done." Hermione said smiling sweetly.
Shaking his head Fenrir led the way back towards where the whole pack had gathered to give out orders while they would be away for a few hours. Finally standing in front of the pack Hermione gave out the last of the order's before turning to Fenrir and telling him to transform. Looking at her with a confused expression she bent down so only he could hear her.
"You my darling mate are going to be my pet and familiar tonight." Hermione said quietly reveling in his reaction.
Fenrir growled in annoyance before snapping his jaws mere inches from her face. Raising an eyebrow at his behavior Hermione simply smiled at him.
"We're going to be in wizarding territory Fenrir, and I know plenty of Wizards who are just waiting to get their hands on your hide." Hermione said sadly. "And I don't intent to lose my mate anytime soon. Unless you want to stay here?" she finished.
Rolling his eyes in wolf form he turned his back on her and began trotting into the forest leaving Hermione to trail behind him laughing.
Apparating into a small alley off Diagon Alley, Hermione was holding onto Fenrir as tight as she could so they would not splinch on the way there, since Fenrir was still in wolf form. Diagon alley as usual was full of people clambering about shopping and celebrating, it was the first time in nearly two decades that they were sure Voldemort would not be returning, they were taking full advantage of that.
Exiting the alley with Fenrir by her side got her some very wary looks, and Fenrir wasn't making it any easier when he snapped at anybody who got too close, he didn't like being in such close proximity to the wizards it made him nervous. As Hermione walked down the cobbled street she couldn't really blame people for their wariness, Fenrir was very intimidating in wolf form.
Easily reaching Hermione's hip while walking, his grey/silver fur glinted in the sun along with his razor sharp fangs, he had an almost feral look about him and his amber eyes looked as if they could pierce through your very soul. The main reason she thought they were scared because he was very much free; there was not one sign of any restrain on the wolf that would stop him attacking people at any moment in time. Approaching the leaky cauldron, Hermione opened the archway into the pub making sure Fenrir was beside her.
Stopping before she entered through the back she looked down at Fenrir a large smile on her face.
"Be a good doggy ok."
Hermione laughed when he snapped his jaws at her nipping her finger and making it bleed, waving her wand over it both the scratch and blood were gone. Giving Fenrir one last look she entered the bar and walked straight up to Tom. Smiling at her as she approached he threw a wary glance towards Fenrir before smiling again at Hermione.
"What can I do for ye today Ms. Granger." Tom asked politely.
"I was wondering if Remus Lupin was here, I have a meeting with him." Hermione asked smiling from ear to ear.
"Yes he's in the last booth, you can' miss it." He said pointing to the darker corner of the bar.
"Thanks a lot Tom." Hermione said before turning to leave. "Oh and can you send over a butterbeer." Hermione finished.
"Ye sure, but what about that dog o' yours, is 'e gonna be any trouble?" Tom inquired.
"Don't worry about him, I've got him under total control anyway he's nothing but a big puppy wouldn't hurt a fly." Hermione said in a mocking baby voice ruffling the fur on the wolf's head.
"You sure 'bout that?" He asked cautiously as Fenrir growled when his fur was messed.
"Positive."
"Ok fine, but the first sign o' trouble and he's out. I can' risk me customer's lives, see."
"Ye sure sure, I'll make sure he stays like a good little puppy." She said to Tom before Turning to Fenrir and bending down on her haunches.
"You hear that puppy no biting the nice men ok." She said using a baby voice. "You have to behave yourself." She finished waggling her finger in his face.
Snorting in amusement Fenrir just rolled his eyes at his mates patronizing tones, she seemed to be playing along with the bar keeper, since he was sure she could have found Remus on her own considering he felt Remus as soon as he walked in. Really what would all of these wizards think if they found out I was her mate and not her pet like they think? 'It must be something to do with her strange sense of humor.' Fenrir thought bleakly.
Walking away from the bar and over to the booth Hermione slipped into the edge of the bench while Fenrir settled on the floor at her feet, ready to intervene if anything went wrong. Fenrir gave out a small warning growl to Remus to let him know that he would be ripped apart if he tried anything funny.
Looking Remus over carefully Hermione took in his weathered state neither said anything to each other as they sensed Tom approach. Watching the man place the drink on the table Hermione smiled as he nodded in approval at Fenrir's behavior.
Snorting softly Hermione reveled in the thought of someone else thinking Fenrir was willingly behaving himself.
Finally looking at Remus closely she noticed just how downtrodden he looked; she had never seen him in such bad shape before this. Sighing, it was time to put all emotions aside this was time for business.
"Alpha." He said quietly so as not to be heard.
"How did you find us Remus?" Hermione asked coldly.
"Well I knew you would probably place wards up, but there are not many wards that prevent owls that are not harmful and knowing your love of animals I figured you wouldn't erect the ward." He said quietly eyes on the table.
Wrapping her hands around the warm butterbeer she took a small gulp savoring the taste before she answered.
"And why did the order abandon their puppy." Hermione asked coldly relishing in the obvious flinch.
"I had become a liability according to Sirius." Remus answered truthfully.
"Anything else?"
"He just said that I didn't know what I had put the Order through not telling them about Rom being alive, but I never knew, honestly." Remus said feeling his voice hitch.
"Of course you didn't know, the pack didn't want you to know, HE didn't want you to know." Hermione said hotly.
Remus watched as she raised the glass to her mouth taking a small gulp before reaching down with her other hand to scratch Fenrir's head. He had never seen someone take so completely to the life of a werewolf, 'apart from Fenrir' he thought. Even he had not completely accepted the wolf and he has been a werewolf for near thirty years.
Hermione finished petting Fenrir's head and turned back to Remus in front of her, the man was definitely sitting in a submissive position, he wasn't even meeting her eyes and his shoulders were slouched.
"What changed Remus, even without the Order what made you come looking for us?" Hermione asked staring at him intently.
"I don't want to turn my back on something that is a part of me anymore."
"Too late for that." She said snidely.
Looking towards Fenrir Hermione asked him what he thought she should do, Remus was looking on confused, not yet knowing they could communicate through the mind.
'Kill him." Fenrir growled.
"Interesting, but no. " Hermione said aloud.
'Then why ask me?" Fenrir snarled.
"I like having your opinions." Hermione pouted causing Fenrir to snap at her.
Remus stared on looking incredulous, here was Fenrir Greyback literally snapping at Hermione and she just sits there looking at him as if it's the cutest thing in the world.
Looking between them now, he realized just how much Hermione had changed, she seemed happier with Fenrir even though he was very intimidating, though they are mates, so that was also a huge factor.
"Uh…Hermione?" Remus asked nervously.
"Yes." Hermione snapped turning to face him in a flourish of movement. "Oh sorry." She said noticing his curious look.
"Sorry, but what's interesting?"
"Oh Fenrir just suggested killing you." Hermione said off handedly but seeing Remus' eyes widening she continued. "Calm down it's not going to happen. Yet." She finished looking him in the eye.
"You still haven't told me why you think I will even let you in the pack, Fenrir won't take kindly to it and neither will the pack. They know you were involved in the capture of their pack mates YOUR pack mates." Hermione said stressing the last part.
"Hermione, I swear I didn't know that they were going to take the cubs or harm the pack, they said they were going to talk to you, and that's it." He said fiercely.
Standing up abruptly Hermione looked furious, banging her fists down on the table making Remus jump she watched as small cracks crept into the wood surrounding her fists. In the background Fenrir could be heard Growling, he was now on his feet raising his hackles at Remus.
"That was why they brought the whole Order in on my pack wands raised." Hermione spat.
"They wanted to be safe; walking into any pack of werewolves un armed is suicide. The fact it was your's and Fenrir' pack made it all the more dangerous." Remus said quietly eyes down in submission.
"You say they wanted to talk to me? Then why was the pack attacked? What threat could a couple of cubs pose against the whole Order?" Hermione snarled already becoming agitated with this pointless meeting.
"I didn't know they were going to take the cubs until we were already past the wards."
"Yet you did nothing to help them Remus. You knew they were defenseless." She spat.
"I'm sorry Hermione, for leaving, for the pack, for the Order, for everything. I want this I really do." Remus pleaded finally looking up and meeting her eyes for a brief moment.
Watching Remus and Fenrir carefully she could see her mate was becoming more and more agitated. He was standing beside her growling and snarling viciously, teeth barred in an offensive manner, he was beginning to pace back and forth earning curious glances from other patrons. Remus was flinching away from Fenrir each time he snapped but held strong and stayed where he was, as Hermione stared at him emotionlessly.
"Why should I Remus, you made your choice you chose the order and Dumbledore over your pack. Why should we let you cause more trouble for us?" Hermione questioned.
"Because I've tried so hard to hide what I was for others approval, I've tried so hard to be ashamed of what I am, and I'm sick of it, its tearing me apart, killing me. Fenrir was right! The only place I will ever be accepted is with the pack." Remus said angrily.
"And you think that by just asking, you will be welcomed back with open arms, as if nothing ever happened." She demanded eyes blazing.
"No." He said honestly.
"Then what? What could you possibly do?"
"I can swear to you on the only thing I have left, my magic. I'll swear loyalty to the pack, to you, anything, just please I can't live without the pack." Remus pleaded.
Hermione sat down looking Remus over intently. She was sure he was sincere in what he said; after all swearing on your magic was not something to be taken lightly. She just couldn't get over the betrayal of the pack, granted she had not been with them for as long as Fenrir but there was a bond in the pack much stronger than the feeling of family or friends. They were all dependant on each other, the prosperity of the pack counted on the well being both mentally and physically of each and every member no matter the age.
Turning to Fenrir who was still pacing, hackles raised, in anger she called out to him using their bond and calmed him down. Finally gathering his attention, she waited till he sat beside her again before speaking to him in her mind.
'What do you think?' she questioned doubtfully.
'You actually want my opinion.' Fenrir asked mockingly.
'Yes puppy, know what do you think about what he has said so far?'
'Kill him, he betrayed once, he'll do it again.' He growled.
'Hmm, I'm still not so sure killing him is the best idea, I get the feeling he will be important somehow.' She said skeptically.
Looking at his mate incredulously he said 'And that has stopped you killing before how?' it was more of a statement than question but Hermione got the picture anyway.
'No but we could take him up on the offer to swear on his magic.' She offered.
'Fine fine. So what rank.' Fenrir asked staring at Remus thoroughly disgusted. 'I will not have him high ranking. Ever. He's obviously submissive the pup's have more spunk than this.' He finished pointing his muzzle towards Remus.
'Omega?' she asked thoughtfully.
'Isn't that Lukus bloke an Omega?' Fenrir asked curiously.
'Not for long he's not.' she smiled eyes glinting showing a glimpse of the madness within.
'Ah'
'Plus we can keep an eye on him as Omega and we'll be able to confine his space to where we permit him to go.' She supplied cheerfully
'Omega it is then.' He growled a small smirk showing on his wolfy face.
In Order Headquarters' a meeting was just coming to a close, there was one last report to be heard before everyone could go about their business. At the head of the table Albus Dumbledore was sitting back with ease, popping a lemon drop into his mouth he motioned for a robed person to stand and make their repot.
With infinite grace the figure stood at the opposite end of the table, before looking around the table at each of the occupants in the room. Earning curious glances from most of the Order as the stranger surveyed them. Finally eyes landed on Dumbledore again who motioned for him to speak.
"Contacts with the underground operation has gone well, I've been accepted completely though I am still not within the circle of trust. There have been no suspicions brought up as of recently concerning my disappearances so it might be safe to say I am safe. For now.
"What of the Leaders." Dumbledore asked intently leaning forward with interest.
"They have left the compound, unknown reason." The person said in a bored tone.
"Can you tell us where the compound is located?"
"No, it has been placed under Fidilus and the wards are set to repel any but us and our kind." He sneered.
"Anything of use mutt." Sneered the greasy haired potions master in the corner.
"Not as of yet Snape, as I have said I'm far from inner circle at the moment, these things take time." The hooded figure snapped impatiently.
"Indeed my boy, no need to worry. We will get the information we seek in time."
Bowing his head the figure sunk back into the darkness of the room seemingly melting into the shadows and vanishing.
Currently Harry was standing in Gringotts with Ginny and Sirius; he was just on his way back from his vaults, having received his Inheritance not long ago he was eager to see what had been left to him from his parents. Finished at the bank they headed towards Quality Quidditch wear, Harry was dying to get a new broom since his was destroyed at some point during the war. Eyeing up the upgraded version of the fire-bolt the 'Lightning bolt' with its slick mahogany handle lined with silver runes engraved into the broom for protection, speed, maneuverability, and safety, it was easily the best broom on the market. It was also the most expensive at 3,000 Galleons a piece it was a hefty some for one broom but it was professional standard.
Finishing up they went straight for Weasley's Wizard Wheezes to pick up a few items for practical jokes and such to play on the Order. Hours later, wandering around Diagon Alley their arms laden with packages from nearly every store that had caught their eyes they stopped to catch their breath and shrink the packages and place them in their robe pockets. Deciding to take a break for a while they headed over to the Leaky Cauldron to get something to eat and drink before they passed out from exhaustion. Opening the archway into the pub they strolled over to Tom, after saying hello they placed their order's with the bar man before stumbling off to find a seat.
Before they got far Tom gave them a warning of a wolf in the bar and to tell him if it started to cause any trouble for them. Confused they agreed and continued on their way to find a table. Settling down in a small booth, they each let out an audible sigh as their feet relaxed from the constant running from shop to shop. Curious about what Tom had said about a wolf Ginny looked around the bar, at first she did not see anything but then she caught sight of the massive wolf laying lazily at the feet of someone a few booth's down.
Turning back to Harry and Sirius Ginny made sure to keep an eye open for any suspicious activity coming from the table. The wolf looked familiar though she couldn't tell where she had seen it before. Before long Tom had returned with their food and drinks and were relaxing before they had to return to shopping. Keeping an eye on Harry and Sirius while shooting the wolf curious glances, Ginny was surprised to notice the animal jump to its feet, snapping and pacing at one of the other members at the table. Irritated she excused herself from the table with the impression she needed to use the bathroom. Crossing the bar she chanced a look at the table, and stifled a soft gasp. Looking around her she noticed a couple of men sitting close to where she was standing looking at her strangely. Flustered and scared Ginny sped for the restrooms and straight over to the sinks. Splashing water on her face, praying she was seeing things she prepared to walk back out and inform Harry and Sirius to the other patron's activities.
Standing swiftly Hermione told Remus to stand as well and follow Fenrir, wary Remus stood and followed them towards the exit but stopped short at the sight of Ginny Weasley rushing towards a booth further back throwing them confused glances. Hermione noticing Remus' pause in movement grabbed him by the scruff of his robes and pushed him forward between her and Fenrir. They had just made it to the door when a familiar voice called out from behind them. Continuing to walk, ignoring the call of her name Hermione pushed Remus onward determined not to cause a scene, she was still not sure she could fully control her temper.
Hearing the voice shout out her name she realized it was Harry and stopped, she didn't want any more trouble for the pack, so the best thing to do now was sort this out quietly if at all possible. Though she really doubted that anything would be resolved because when she turned to face them the trio, were storming towards her and Remus with frightening looks on their faces.
Sighing in exasperation Hermione pushed Remus behind her to where Fenrir stood still in wolf form, much to the amusement of the gathering crowd.
"Hermione?" Harry asked weakly stepping forward.
"Harry." She answered in cold tones.
"What, I mean…the order, the pack, what happened to you?" He asked confusedly completely oblivious to the crowd, "I mean I was caught then knocked out and when I woke up headquarters was in shambles." He wanted answers from Hermione since the Order had only told him he was attacked by the werewolves before they managed to rescue him.
"You mean what happened with the Order?" she asked staring at Sirius stonily, noticing he took a small step back.
"Yes."
"I retrieved my Family and left. Nothing else." She said shrugging her shoulders.
"Nothing else!" Ginny spat. "You tore the whole house apart practically blowing up walls." She sneered.
"I wanted my family back you kidnapped them and refused to hand them over so I took them." She said emotionlessly, she was trying to make the answers as short as possible, so as not to reveal too much, especially with the gathering crowd.
"We kidnapped nobody, but we did capture monsters." She sneered.
"Ginny!" Harry warned from in front of the redhead, not even looking back.
"Remus, what are you doing with her?" Sirius interrupted angrily looking at his former best friend.
A growl from Hermione stopped the answer on his lips as he stood behind her silently glaring at Sirius. Harry was now looking between each of the members in Hermione's group to those of his own, thoroughly confused.
"What Remus does is none of your concern anymore Black, he was evicted from the Order therefore you have no control over him not like you ever really did." She stated blinking innocently. "That right puppy?" she asked sweetly turning to Remus.
"Yes."
"See, now go back home Harry. I'm not wasting anymore time here in your presence, you've heard all I have to say on the matter. If you want anymore information go ask your precious Order." She said waving dismissively and turned to walk away.
The crowd looked on in shock as the Boy-who-lived-to-defeat-Voldemort was dismissed so easily by this woman. Looking between the two groups one of which was now retreating with their dignity still in-tacked, the crowd watched as Harry took a step towards the dangerously beautiful looking woman.
"Please Hermione, I need you." He pleaded moving forward stupidly.
Before he even got within two foot of her, the crowd gasped as the enormous Wolf whirled around and jumped in front of her teeth bared in a threatening manner, making Harry jump. Backing away some, the crown gave the two groups a small amount of space incase things got messy. An eerie laugh rose from the beautiful woman before them, watching her warily as she motioned the wolf away without a word and move to her side.
"Harry, Harry, Harry. When are you ever going to learn? You had my help, I helped you defeat Voldemort and since then you have done nothing but forced my hand to take action against you."
"We were best friends Hermione, how could you do that to me, to the order." Harry pleaded.
"Friends Harry, after everything that has happened, you still think we're friends?" she asked incredulously. "What about the two you kidnapped, they were mere children Harry, one not even three and the other roughly six. How could you do that to them, for my faults? You wanted me, so used my mate and children as bait to make me come to you, you tortured children Harry, and I've seen their memories. You're no better than Voldemort and you still think we're friends?"
"They were monsters." Harry said defiantly.
"Then what am I?" she roared causing many to flinch.
"They were born, you can be cured." He said once again showing his pig headedness.
"Listen up Harry and Listen well because this is the last time I will explain myself to you or your Order. I. Do. Not. Want. To. Be. Cured. I. Am. Happy!"
Turning her back on Harry one last time not even waiting to hear his answer she stormed away from the Leaky cauldron both man and wolf at her heals. Moving into the confines of the little alley that Hermione and Fenrir had arrived in, Hermione pulled out a piece of ribbon from her pocket turning it into a portkey. Telling both Remus and Fenrir to hold on she spoke the password to activate the key and felt the lurch in her stomach as they were whirled through the air.
Seconds later they landed in a small clearing over seeing a vast valley, moving shakily Remus stumbled to his feet, eyes landing on Hermione and Fenrir's human forms conversing a few yards in front of him, apparently not even perturbed by the bumpy ride.
Waiting patiently by the forgotten port key he waited until Hermione and Fenrir were ready, he knew they had decided to take him back to the pack since they had brought him along, though one couldn't be sure with Greyback.
Trying to pass the time Remus looked around the clearing taking everything in, the sights, sounds, and smells. Taking in the fresh air he noticed something missing, something that most domesticated area's had in a large country. Pollution, there was no smell of burning fossil fuels or the putrid fumes excreted by cars and factories; it was just clean fresh air.
Pulling back from his examination of the clearing by an amused laugh he turned around only to come face to face with Fenrir Greyback.
Unnerved Remus took a step back from Fenrir and watched a fanged smirk creep onto the wolf's face, whatever they had talked about Fenrir was happy, really happy, and whatever that was Remus was sure would be bad for him in the end. Watching Fenrir carefully he was becoming nervous as the larger male began circling him like a predator stalking its prey. Licking his lips hungrily Fenrir watched as the submissive squirmed under his penetrating gaze. Looking over at Hermione hopefully Remus watched as she raised her eyebrow at him questioningly before smiling widely at something over his shoulder. Turning his head to get a better look Remus jumped in fright at the close proximity Fenrir had gotten to without him even noticing.
Blowing in Remus ears as he passed him Fenrir savored in the shivers of fear and excitement coming from Remus' body. He was loving how his childe was acting and couldn't wait for the marking later. Usually they would have done the marking during the full moon for less embarrassment for the turned wolves as some were not accustomed with the werewolf ways.
The rest of the pack had been marked by Hermione and Fenrir on the first full moon as a full pack on this new land and un-luckily for Remus there was not another full moon for another week, and even then they would not have time to mark him. So Fenrir and Hermione got the pleasure to mark him while he was human and in front of the whole pack as punishment for the betrayal of the pack and also since his position as Omega was to be announced.
Freezing on spot as Fenrir breathed in his ear Remus was in shock as the Alpha's tongue shot out licking the lobe of his ear before taking it between his teeth and biting down hard. Remus waited patiently as his Alpha licked the blood away from his ear and leaned in to whisper something in his ear. "You may be my Sire but you will never be my Alpha." Fenrir growled into Remus' ears. "Remember those words pup, spoken not too long ago."
Receiving nothing but silence Fenrir laughed before turning away from his childe, "Get ready for your welcoming ceremony." He shouted over his shoulder at the younger werewolf before joining his mate.
Watching them both transform, he followed as quickly as he could trying to make sure he wasn't lost or felt behind. He had never been here before and he had been to all of Fenrir's pack spots when he was spy for the Order, so he gathered that they were leading him to one of Hermione's pack spots, and pushed forward, struggling to keep the Alpha's in eye sight. Watching them run he noticed they moved exactly in sync with each other, not a movement out of place. The beats of their paws against the dirt created the exact same rhythm as they pounded simultaneously. Moving quickly, running as fast as his legs could carry him he expertly dodged through trees and bushes, he slowed when he noticed the Alpha's had stopped before looking back at him and them moved through the bushes.
Slowing to a walk he followed after them nervous as is; now he was finally meeting the whole pack as an actual fully fledged pack member. He knew he would not be accepted straight away but was ready to do what it took to stay in the pack; he would even become Omega if it came to it. What Remus didn't know was that becoming Omega was exactly what he would have to do if he wanted to stay within the pack. Finally coming up the bushes the Alpha's had passed through, he could smell Hermione and Fenrir's markings all over the place but they were strongest near the clearing. Passing through them he found himself staring at over eighty werewolves some of them actual wild wolves, shocked he froze on the spot waiting for the ok from Hermione to come closer. Motioning for Remus to come over to her she watched as he moved slowly with careful movements, his eyes were still down in submission.
'Really what have that Order done to him?' she asked Fenrir through their bond disgusted.
'Sniveling little submissive isn't he?' Fenrir asked in return to her question.
'Fenrir not even our submissive', are this…well submissive.'
'Yes but none of our wolves have ever been beaten, tossed around a bit, yes, punished, yes, but not beaten.' He stated coldly.
'Hmm…I wonder why the Order beat him; he was pretty loyal after all.' She wondered curiously
'No one knows how the mind of a human works.'
'You realize I was once human.' She said looking at him with a crooked smile.
'No Alpha has ever been human prior to becoming Alpha; you must have been born with wolf blood to become Alpha straight after your turning.' He answered wisely.
'Well that explains the short temper.' She thought shrugging the matter off, it didn't really matter how she became a wolf, just that she was one.
'Ready to introduce the sub?' he asked excitedly.
"Everyone, This." She pointed to Remus. "Is Remus he will be taking the roll of Omega in the pack until either someone else worthy of the position comes along or he dies." She said looking at them all intently.
When she finished she gave Remus a slight push towards the crowd of glaring people, literally throwing him to the wolves. Walking away Hermione left Remus to get settled in with his new and old Pack mates, she couldn't wait until Romulus got a hold of him, now that would be a show.
Speaking of the Devil, she noticed said wolf walking towards here, stride purposeful, and he did not look like a happy puppy. Standing with Fenrir she watched as he got closer and closer to her before stopping about two foot away, sticking her hand out she watched as he sniffed it before nuzzling the palm affectionately. She still had not gotten used to the whole hand smelling thing, but it was kind of cute, and it was also the proper way to greet another werewolf.
Watching him straighten up Hermione noticed he was glaring at her with all the hate he could conjure at the moment. Seeing he was not having the proper affect of her since she was laughing he gave up and heaved a heavy sigh.
"Omega?" he asked doubtfully.
Hermione looked over his shoulder at Remus who was still being introduced to the whole pack before answering Romulus. She knew she made the right decision making him Omega, he would be important in time to come and for now they could enjoy the entertainment.
"Yes Omega, kind of fitting don't you think." She asked airily.
"Yes and No."
"Meaning?" she asked curiously gathering Fenrir's attention.
"He shouldn't be in the pack at all, he's not worthy." Romulus stated strongly.
"Exactly my point pup." Fenrir said from beside Hermione.
"Well he stays and that's final, the only thing I ask is that you don't kill him." Hermione asked sweetly.
Nodding in ascent Romulus turned on his heal only to just barely catch the words of his Alpha,
"Stay around for the welcoming party."
Curious he walked back to where he had been sitting with his mate before the Alpha's had entered the clearing, sitting down beside her silently he watched cautiously for any sign of the 'welcoming Ceremony' his Alpha had mentioned a second ago. Leaning over to kiss his mate, he waited with her as she watched over the pups that were playing in the clearing. Some of the other parents had gone off hunting and wouldn't be back for another while so his mate Alisha would be left with the cubs for the time being. Looking over at Fenrir he noticed the man stalking towards Remus from behind while Hermione was moving in from the left. Seeing them both in wolf form Romulus realized what was about to happen and leaned back with a large smirk on his face.
Hermione stalked towards Remus watching as Fenrir moved up from behind, they were planning on catching Remus unaware and then start the marking. Silently they watched as their prey sat talking to Raphael in a small corner, they seemed to be on friendly enough terms after what had happened but then again Raphael didn't exactly want to be part of the pack at the moment.
Fenrir took his chance and jumped in front of Remus and blocked Raphael from Remus' view as he started to panic. Backing up slowly so as not to anger Fenrir anymore than he might have done already, he was care full not to trip over anything. A growl from behind made Remus spin around to be faced with Hermione in her wolf form hackles raised and ready for attack.
Scared and confused Remus tried to move away from both of them, he knew he had no chance against the both of them so there was no point in fighting though he didn't exactly know what they had planned for him either. Watching as both wolves moved in on him he could see the pack gathering around to get a better look even some of the older cubs were sitting patiently to see what was happening. He was dragged out of his inspection of the pack by a heavy object colliding with his chest. Looking up he noticed he was on the wrong end of Hermione's teeth as she was standing over him on the ground snapping in his face. Fenrir had taken to pacing around them licking his lips in excitement before howling out to the moon high in the sky.
Hearing the howl Remus realized what was happening and bared his neck for Hermione, he was no longer as fearful as he was moments before. He now knew this was a marking, but having never been marked before he didn't know what it was like and especially with two Alphas'.
Mentally he smacked himself in the head; the one thing he had never bothered to study and learn every detail of was the life of a werewolf and their habits. Thinking because he was a werewolf he would know everything instinctually, and in most cases that was true but not always, to learn the ways of the wolf you needed to grow up with the pack.
Hermione leant down when she seen Remus bare his neck for her, she realized he knew what was happening and decided to play with him for a bit longer. Biting into his neck deeply she willed the cuts to remain, they would heal and human pace and scar over leaving her mark visible to all. Motioning for Fenrir to help her with the marking she moved off Remus body and finished marking his neck and any other piece of flesh she could get her hands on. Strolling over Fenrir cocked his leg and urinated all over Remus from Head to toe marking him with Fenrir's scent. Between both of the Alpha's Urinating, biting, scratching and rubbing themselves all over Remus they were claiming him in ever way possible without becoming sexual. Sexual claiming of another werewolf was for the mate of said werewolf alone and no other. Not even the Alpha could breach that right.
Finally both Hermione and Fenrir moved to the motionless form of Remus and simultaneously bit down on each side of his neck marking him as theirs. Throughout the marking Hermione was slightly impressed that Remus had made no move to protest or move though she was also concerned for the same reasons. Others in the pack had put up much more of a fight during their marking including the cubs, and to see no resistance in him was frightening.
Leaving the bloody form of Remus to join the rest of the pack and heal Hermione and Fenrir transformed into their human forms smiling down on their pack sadistically before announcing they would be moving on. Hearing this Remus groaned earning chuckles from the rest of the pack as he dragged himself to his feet and stood patiently waiting for the pack to start moving.
He was wondering where the pack would be going now, it was night time, shouldn't they have been heading to sleep instead of moving to another location. Ignoring the logic his mind was trying to create from the situation and his current rank within the lethal pack, he lifted a hand up to tenderly touch one of the large gashes he had received on his neck from both Hermione and Fenrir.
Hermione waited for the whole pack to gather their families and anything they had brought with them to the clearing from the manor. They would all get dinner when they returned and the cubs would be sent off to bed while the adults wandered the manor for their own amusement. Ignoring Remus and the pack entirely Hermione walked over to Nali and Alisha who were with the cubs still playing in a group. When she reached the group she noticed all the cubs Amelia included were piled on top of a large figure, raising an eyebrow at the scene and looking between Nali and Alisha who were both laughing at the cubs she asked who was on the ground. When neither could answer from laughing Hermione ordered the cubs to move, seeing their Alpha they all jumped away from the squirming figure on the ground revealing a haggard looking Brutus.
Brutus was lying completely exhausted under where the pile of cubs had been; he was sprawled out on the ground, face flushed and an angry look on his face. When the pups had moved off of him he looked up wondering what had made the little creatons move, when his eyes landed on the laughing form of his Alpha. Looking over her shoulder Hermione called over to Fenrir who was talking to Romulus quietly, when he walked over to Hermione Brutus was still lying on the ground.
Turning to her mate she smiled sadly "I think it's time we get a new Beta, your brother seems to have been taken down by the cubs." Hermione said finally laughing as the cubs were beginning to pile back onto the horrified Beta.
"Going soft Brutus?" Fenrir asked teasing his brother as he squirmed on the ground trying relentlessly to remove the excited cubs from his person,
"Well if you were in my position, you wouldn't be able to do anything either." Brutus snarled at his Brother and Alpha.
"Which is why I would never put myself in your position brother." Fenrir said as he laughed harder.
"Move." Hermione growled at the cubs again, and they immediately dissipated from Brutus' Body.
Helping his brother up Fenrir laughed as he watched his mate order the cubs back to their parents, but unluckily for Brutus six of said cubs belonged to him and Nali. Grumbling incoherently Brutus grabbed three of his cubs by the scruff of their necks and waited for Nali to grab the other three before moving towards the rest of the pack ready to move on.
Bending down Hermione scooped Amelia up into her arms and hugged the little girl to herself; making sure all of the other cubs were with their respective parents while Fenrir made sure they had everyone before moving on.
Leading the pack onwards they walked the distance between the clearing and Ravenclaw manor, which wasn't very far and ushered them all into the grounds of the manor ignoring the gasp of surprise they heard from Remus. Fenrir had taken up the front of the pack moving towards the manor while Hermione took up the back. She preferred to walk in the back with some of the other females, since they were definitely more interesting conversation than the males. Arriving at the manor Ordered the pack to their rooms so she could have the house elves deliver some food to them. There was no point in making them eat in the dining hall, half the pack were born and reared in the wild and the other half were actually animals who hadn't any way to use cutlery much less know what it was and how to use it.
When everyone was gone Hermione noticed that Fenrir had also slipped off while she was ordering people about. The only ones left were Amelia and Remus, who had been asked to wait behind. Looking over Remus her lips twitched at the corners as the scent of her mate wafted over to her on the slight breeze. She knew Fenrir would enjoy marking and scenting Remus but he had gone slightly over board with the scenting if the smell was anything to go by. Judging by Remus' face he thought so too, but that didn't matter, what mattered was getting Amelia to bed.
Beckoning Remus to follower her Hermione walked towards Amelia's room with the tired girl drifting off in her arms. Walking up two flights of stairs and taking a substantial amount of turns they arrived at Amelia's room. Holding the girl with one arm Hermione opened the door and walked over the threshold, to where her bed sat. On the bed was a small plate of all her favorite foods that she would have to eat before being aloud to sleep. Placing Amelia on the bed gently, careful not to disturb the food she put her in a sitting position propped up by the pillows. Shaking her gently Hermione lifted the plate of rare cooked steak, potatoes and apple slices in front her.
"Come on Amelia, eat this and then you can sleep." Hermione coaxed to the softly growling girl.
"Mhmm." She mumbled, as she began to support herself in sitting up.
Remus stopped outside of Amelia's door and waited for Hermione to return, he did not want to make her angry by doing anything stupid. She and Fenrir had humiliated him in front of the whole pack, but it was a small price to pay towards what the Order would have done. After all they had locked him in a room of silver just for disobeying orders.
Hearing Hermione speak softly to the little girl caught Remus' attention and against his better judgment he moved forward passed the threshold to see what Hermione was doing. What he seen had cancelled all previous thought's he had of Hermione and her change as a werewolf, so far he had only ever seen her angry, and bloodthirsty, the embodiment of what a true werewolf was thought to be. Only occasionally had he seen her truly happy, and in those instances she was surrounded by the pack, but now, now she epitome of gentleness. She was carefully coaxing the little cub to sit up and eat before going a sleep, when the girl refused and cuddled into her blankets rather than eat Hermione had propped her up on some pillows and placed the plate in front of her. She was being perfectly gentle with the cub and the old kindness and patience he had seen when she was human was still there, she was exactly the same as she was before. Granted a little more aggressive towards the Order in particular, and her temper seemed to flair much easier but she was essentially the same loving protective person.
Stepping back so as not to be seen Remus stood in the hallway and waited for Hermione to come out and take him to wherever she was taking him. A few minutes later he heard her calling a house elf to take the tray away and then she tucked Amelia into bed.
Peaking through the crack in the door where the door joined the frame he saw Hermione sitting on the side of Amelia's bed whispering a story lovingly to the little girl who was slowly but surely drifting off to sleep. Remus noticed her eyes were shut tight and her breathing was leveling out as sleep overcame her, and she whispered the last thing he thought he would hear coming from the orphaned cub to her Alpha.
"I love you."
AN: And that's chapter End. What do you think? I wasn't to sure about the ending, see I wanted to end on a cliffy but MEH what can you do, but work with what you got.