"Sirius! Are you ready!?" Adelaide called.

Sirius looked up from the object in his hands, his head turning to look at the empty doorway that led from his room to the hall, quickly he looked back, he shouldn't pack too much but after that little adventure in the attic he remembered some of the things he found, things he wanted to take with him, most notably the record he played the night they kissed. The objects within his hand however were being taken for a different purpose, two snake statues made from solid gold and decorated in small finely cut emeralds, they were essentially priceless and he knew that he could easily pawn them off for money, money he would probably use for good.

Approaching footsteps gave Sirius the alarm to quickly stuff the statues back into the case he had packed, he closed it up and lifted it from the bed, turning he saw Adelaide waiting by the door a smile on her lips, she wore the dress she came in, since she had to sell a lot, she was only left with few clothes, it was something Sirius had glossed over in his head, another point he wanted to bring up. What will she do? He knew she had no money, no home, no job, he couldn't bring her to hide in Hogwarts with him in case they were caught but he could help her find a place to stay or hopefully set up, he knew Remus would be more than willing to help her but that didn't stop him from worrying.

The animagus smiled to his lover and followed her out towards the front door, the home felt like it did when they first arrived, empty and bare, no more joy, no more light, for the first time in years he felt like the homes dark past had been lifted and living here for the past while has really brightened him up, he felt better, happier and healthier, he saw that in Adelaide too, she was jolly again and back to her old, beautiful and charming self. Sirius looked around the home then out to the dark night, it had to be at least midnight by now, everywhere was dark and the rain had finally calmed to a point were the two could finally make their escape, they were both exhausted and tired but both were willing to do this last push to England, he knew there would be difficulties when trying to see his godson and this was one, taking a risk that he shouldn't with only luck on his side.

Walking out, the ex convict took Adelaide's hand and shut the door behind her as she stepped out, she smiled reassuringly to him and nodded following him away from the once brightly lit home and towards the dock, cases in had the two walked calmly towards their destination, savouring their very last moments in France, reminiscing the moments they had over the past time they spent here, the fights, the trials, the dancing and then the kiss. Sirius looked down to the woman and noticed the twinge of sadness in her eyes, he squeezed her hand softly then moved his arm to come around her waist, pulling her close to his side, she pressed a kiss to his cheek and smiled softly.

"Will you miss it?" She asked.

Sirius nodded "Of course, I know we have only been there for a short time but the memories we have made there are worth missing"

Adelaide grinned and rested her head on his shoulder "Hmm, I think i'll miss that attic more than anything"

"Well, I did sneak that record into my case" The animagus smirked "Maybe when we get back we can re create that moment"

The woman beside him let out a small laugh, she nodded "I think I would like that"

Sirius kissed her head and led her down the hill, luckily the sailor they needed was available for this evening and was more than glad to deliver the two to England, thanks to Adelaide heading down to ask him earlier that day, they both were relieved to find that he was okay with taking them back, so long as the storm had passed and the winds had died down, otherwise they would have to wait and Adelaide knew full well that Sirius was far to impatient to wait, especially when it came to protecting his godson.

The cottage was soon completely out of sight and the sound of the crashing waves and rocking boats could be heard, the couple walked down to the docks hand in hand, a silhouette waited by the boat the same man who brought them here, he stepped forward into the street light and grinned at the two, his eyes lighting up as he saw the two.

"Well i'll be dammed!" The man smiled "So you two are both together now?"

"You could say that" Sirius smiled.

Adelaide grinned and squeezed his hand "Thank you for helping us at such short notice"

The man waved his hand dismissively "Anything for friends of Remus" He beamed.

At the mention of their friends name, the couple both smiled and glanced knowingly to each other, a mischievous glint in their eyes, they hadn't thought about telling Remus about their new relationship, they both knew that he wanted them together, he knew they were in love and telling him would make him incredibly happy, however...Since he was oblivious they could take this as an opportunity and maybe have a little fun with it.

"Are you thinking what im thinking?" Adelaide asked.

"Prank Remus?" Sirius suggested.

The woman nodded and Sirius smiled "I love your mind my dear" He muttered kissing her softly.

The sailor coughed awkwardly as the two shared a kiss and looked at the watch on his wrist "Alright well, it's close to one clock now, we should..Uh, get going, it will be a long journey"

Sirius and Adelaide pulled away and both blushed, they nodded and headed onto the boat, taking their seats they placed down their cases and watched the sailor board the ship, he started up the engine and within moments they were off into the night, heading towards England.

"So, when did you two get together if you don't mind my asking"

Sirius looked up to the man "A day ago" He replied playing with Adelaide's hair as she slept with her head in his lap, her cape was draped over her as a blanket.

The sailor grinned "New love, ya' know, I had a hunch you would both get together"

The animagus chuckled and looked down to the woman asleep, he ran his hand lightly over her cheek and rested his head back against the boat, perhaps it was more obvious than he thought, he wondered how many people both him and Adelaide knew thought about them getting together.

"She seems much better too" The man noted "Much more different than when we first met"

Sirius nodded "We have had our moments but..After all of the problems we have faced and through the problems we are facing, we pull together"

"I wish you luck" The sailor smiled "You both seem quite matched for each-other"

"Perhaps" The animagus smiled softly.

The boat rocked gently and silence seemed to greet the gentle waters, the wind gently pushed the water creating gentle waves, it was still rather late, the sky was dark and the stars were still prominent in the sky, there was that lingering worry for the couple, the worry that they would not get to England on the scheduled time, if they arrived to late in the morning they would have to hide out somewhere and wait until the evening to head to Remus's home.

Adelaide shifted a little and knotted her brows together, pulling her cape more over her shoulders as she slept, the animagus watched her softly, his hand combing gently through her mixed hair, he laid his head back and closed his eyes, worry was not going to help, not now, not when he was so close to seeing his godson. The animagus listened to the sounds around him, the soft breathing of his lover, the waves lapping against the ship, the soft breeze that winded through the boat making it creak and groan.

Sirius felt himself relax as he took a big breath of the sea air, he was restless and knew that sleep was not going to come easy but he could rest when he got to England, his only worry would be what Remus would do, true the man was kind and always invited his friends in but there was that lingering feeling, that certain thought that he was going to be incredibly mad, not only at him but at Adelaide for tagging along and helping Sirius sneak back to England.

The ex convict shook his head and opened his eyes, he gently shifted his legs out from under Adelaide's head then scooped her up, pulling her close to him, leaning against the side once more the man decided to try and get some rest, he would just have to wait and see what happens when they arrived at England.

Tomorrow would be busy as would the rest of the night.

For now, all he could do is make an attempt at getting some sleep.