Lost and Found - Part 7

Summary: Blofeld discloses more about his past to Olivia before giving her an ultimatum that will change her life forever.

Diham Metropolitana Facility - Verona, Italy

If it wasn't for her heart beating frantically against her chest, Olivia could have sworn her heart had stopped at name Blofeld muttered. It made her wonder if Hannes knew that his son was capable of magic.

"Did your father know?"

Blofeld gave a humourless chuckle, "Of course he did. When I received my letter at the tender age of eleven, my father was furious. He forbade me to accept the place I had been offered at Durmstrang. My abilities were unnatural in his eyes. So, I had no other option but allow my father to inform the school that I would not be attending. It was just the start of me resenting my father."

"And James, made you hate your father even more?"

"But of course. He was everything my father had ever wanted in a son. He would always spend time with James, and I would be left to watch from afar. The only reason he didn't die with my father in that avalanche, was because he had fallen ill and couldn't make the trip. After I had been declared dead, I knew I had to try and find a way to survive. It was only four months after the incident, that I met Tom. He took me in and cared for me. He taught me everything there was to know about magic and helped train me to use my magic to its full potential. Now here I am; a man soon to be in control of the magical world and every country around the globe and there will be no one to stand in my way. Not even your precious, James."

Olivia tried to ignore the mocking tone in his voice as she gave another involuntary whimper in pain wondering what spell Blofeld had used on her. It was nothing she had ever seen or felt before in her life. It was as if someone had taken a knife and was constantly stabbing her in the chest, while invisible hands gripped her heart and started to squeeze and twist the organ tightly in their hands. The pain had lessened to a dull ache when Blofeld had touched her, but as soon as he moved away, the pain started to build up once again causing her to tightly close her eyes to try and block out the pain.

"I see the spell is working to its full potential." Blofeld looked down at Olivia.

"What did you do?"

"A spell of my own creation. I call it, Animus Captivus. The spell itself causes a person's magic to slowly kill them. I would say you have forty-eight hours before you will be dead. But, there is a way to reverse the spell before it consumes you."

"How?" Olivia panted, as she squeezed her eyes closed tightly as another wave of pain passed through her body.

Blofeld took a seat close to her bed, staring intently at her. "The spell is causing your magical core to become unstable. The strain of the power will eventually cause your heart to weaken. I can put a stop to it, but it would involve you sharing your magic with me to ensure your core remains balanced."

Olivia felt nausea in the pit of her stomach as Blofeld told her the full consequences of the spell he had used on her. She had never heard of such a spell, but then again if he learned to control his magic from Riddle, there was no doubt in her mind that the spell he had used on her was a form of old magic. Whatever the outcome and consequences of the spell, Olivia felt that she was doomed either way.

"And what is it… that you want in return?"

"I'm so glad you asked, dear Olivia. I will reverse the spell on three conditions; firstly, you will agree to the soul binding ceremony. This will grant me a means to ensure your magical core remains stable and will bind your very soul with mine. Secondly, you will remain here, and swear your allegiance to SPECTRE."

"And the third?" Olivia opened her eyes to see Blofeld's predatory smile.

"The third condition is that you will submit yourself to me and only me. I will own your body." He ran a hand up her exposed leg, towards her thigh, before continuing to travel up towards her chest. "Your soul" he pressed down on her chest causing her to moan in pain, before tracing his fingers over her collarbone, up her neck until he reached her jaw and continued to lovingly caress the side of her face. "And your mind."

Olivia lay on the bed unable to think of a response to his conditions. It didn't matter if Blofeld did save her, she would still suffer at his hands. If she didn't agree to his terms, she would die anyway and James would still be his prisoner. Each option looked as bleak as the next unless she could make her own terms and arrange a deal.

"What's your decision, Olivia? Live or die?"

She licked her lips, feeling her mouth become dry, "before I tell you my answer, I have one condition of my own."

"And what would that be?"

"You let, James go. But, I want to be the one to take him to Minerva to ensure he arrives safely. Once I know he is in safe hands… then I'm yours." Olivia whispered through the pain.

Blofeld removed his hand from her face and sat back in his chair thinking about her terms. If he let Olivia deliver his little brother into Minerva's care, she could find a means to disappear, despite their soul binding.

"Very well, but before you set foot out of this facility, you and I have a soul binding ceremony to prepare for, then and only then will I allow you to deliver James to your sister. If you try and run Olivia, I will find you and kill everyone you love. Then I will punish you, do you understand?"

Seeing the truth behind Blofeld's eyes, she knew the man would carry out his threat, seeing no alternative, other than praying that Minerva arrived before the ceremony could be complete, she found herself saying the one word that she would regret for the rest of her life.

"Yes," she whispered.

"Very well, but to ensure you keep your word, I think an extra precaution needs to be taken. Don't you?" Blofeld smirked knowing he had now won. Minerva wouldn't risk killing him, not when her sister's life would be on the line. If Minerva killed him, she would also kill Olivia. Everything seemed to be going according to plan.

He was determined to continue with Tom's legacy and finish what he had started. Those responsible for his mentor's death would pay with their lives. Keeping his attention on Olivia, he noticed her eyes had once again closed no doubt trying to block out the pain. He couldn't believe she had agreed to his terms. It seemed his little brother proved more useful than he had originally hoped. With Olivia's magic and knowledge, along with Tiago's surveillance network, he would be unstoppable and both the muggle and wizarding worlds would soon be under his control.

AN: Animus Captivus - Captive Soul.