Authors Note: Omg Hi! I'm sorry about the long wait but it's really hard to write when you have a new born to look after. Anyways here is the chapter its a little short but it sets it up for some really great stuff later. I gots to say thanks for all the awsome reviews I've gotten almost at 500! You guys rock my world with your sheer epicness (not sure if that's a real word) I hope you enjoy this chapter ^_^.

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It had been a full day and Helaine was still missing Tom was going crazy with worry. Why had she done this why had she run away from him he thought? He hadn't slept at all that night instead he stayed awake drinking waiting for reports from his death eaters. He was sitting in front of the fire when a knock sounded at his door. He was too tired to call out an order for the person to enter so he flicked his wand at the closed door sending it crashing open. There standing in his doorway was a very angry looking werewolf. Greyback had informed Remus of Helaine's disappearance and the young wolf demanded to see Voldemort at once.

"Why are you here?" Tom asked Remus. He knew perfectly well way he was there he just wanted to hear what the wolf had to say.

"I'm here because my God daughter is missing and I want to know what you have done to her." Remus demanded. Tom got up from his chair and turned to face Remus full on. Tom was a whole foot taller than Remus. However what he lacked in height he made up for in pure muscle and other worldly strength. Remus' short time with the pack had done him a world of good; no longer did he resemble a walking corpse. He was healthy and the once faded glow in his eyes had returned full force like a raging inferno.

"Yes Helaine is gone but your assumption that it was by my doing is wrong. Helaine has run away, she didn't tell anyone or leave a note she just…ran off." Tom said. The words stung as they left his mouth. Tom knew that the reason she left was because of him and the cold distance he had created between them. He wasn't about to admit his failure with Helaine to anyone lest of all some young werewolf. He was ashamed enough as it was he didn't need some else making him feel worse.

"You lie I can smell it oozing off you. What have you done to her?" Remus shouted. Tom remained calm as he walked over to stand in front of the angry wolf. He didn't flinch when Remus growled or when he sank into a fighting stance. He had no reasons to attack the wolf, however he needed to be this close to show Remus how serious he really was.

"I know you believe me to be a villain and in every respect you would be right, however in this situation you are wrong. I love Helaine with more passion of my soul and with the purest fire of my entire being. Believe what you will about my character but do not insinuate that I have done something horrible to the woman I love!" Tom shouted. He stood there and stared Remus down. There was no way he was going to back down from the young wolf. Remus didn't move an inch; he looked the taller man right in the eyes looking for any truth in what he had just professed.

"Fine I believe you but if you didn't do something to her then where is she?" Remus asked. Tom turned and walked back to his chair, he didn't want Remus to see how upset that simple question made him.

"I am afraid that I don't know the answer to that question. Helaine ran off yesterday morning and she hasn't been seen since. I have dispatched my death eaters to find her and also a few house elves. She must be surrounded by muggle's, she hasn't used her magic in a steady pattern and none of my spies have been able to track her." Tom told him. Tom hated his lack of information; he needed to know she was safe. He wanted to hold her and kiss her to tell her that he loved her more than his own flesh. Mostly he wanted to tell her how sorry he was for the way he treated her. He was lost in his thoughts that he has forgotten Remus was still there. He was shaken out of his reverie when the other man spoke.

"Perhaps I can convince some of the wolves to help with the search; however there assistance will come at a price." He said. Tom nodded. He had already thought to consult Greyback with the same proposal, but he was wary. Even though Greyback had trained his pack well wolves were unpredictable creatures and he couldn't risk Helaine getting hurt. No it was way too risky to use the wolves.

"Do you know anyone else that could be of assistance, someone discreet?" Tom asked Remus. He thought on it for a moment then nodded.

"Charlie and Percy Weasley could be of assistance, they assisted me in locating Helaine the first time, along with the twins." Remus said. Tom sat back in his chair. He thought the Weasley's were a good choice, he was well aware of their disenchantment with Dumbledore and they could be the inconspicuous eyes and ears that he needed.

"Very well contact the Weasley's inform them of the situation convey to them the need for total discretion. Please inform them that if she is hurt in any way they will have me to answer to." He told them wolf. Remus nodded and turned to leave the room he stopped and tuned back to Tom.

"When this is all over and we find her I want to see her is that understood?" Remus asked. Tom didn't have the energy to get angry so he just nodded his head and listened as the man left his office closing the door behind him. He was alone with his thoughts for a while before another knock sounded at his door. He rose from his chair this time needing to do something else besides sit and brood.

He pulled the door open and wasn't surprised to see Hermione standing on the other side. After the first search of the grounds and surrounding area Hermione's uncles had sent her back to the castle not wanting her to go where she might be in danger. Hermione of course protested and demanded to go but after Bellatrix broke down and pleaded with her to stay she did.

Hermione had spent the whole night and most of the morning sitting up worried waiting for news on Helaine's whereabouts. She was a wreck she had spent the entire time crying and feeling guilty. She knew Helaine had left partly because of her. Hermione had become so consumed in her relationship with Severus that she had neglected her best friend. Hermione vowed that when Helaine returned safely she would spend the rest of her life making up for what she had done.

"Tom sorry to bother you I was just wondering if you had found out anything yet." Hermione said as she walked inside the office. Her eyes were puffy and red and her voice sounded ragged. Hermione looked absolutely dreadful. Her face was blotchy and tear stained, her hair was a lank and oily mess. Tom almost felt the need to comfort her but quickly squashed the feeling down. He was the dark lord he didn't coddle crying girls.

"I'm sorry but no I haven't heard anything yet. Remus came to see me he is going to get some more volunteers to help with the search." He told her. Hermione nodded not really paying attention. He knew she was worried sick, so was he. Tom didn't know how to handle emotional people; the only person who he could ever understand in that way was Helaine. He supposed that just this once he could try to be more humane.

He walked over to Hermione where she stood by the fire. He stood next to her in silence for a moment. He reached his hand out and softly laid it upon her shoulder. She flinched at the touch but didn't move away. Tom felt awkward; he didn't make it standard practice to touch people. His attention was brought back to Hermione as her body began to shake with silent tears. He began to pull away when the girl grasped the front of his robes and fell against him sobbing. He had to fight the urge to push her away. He was unused to people taking such liberties with his person. He let his hands fall lamely to his sides and just stood there as the front of his robes grew more soaked with tears.

If only Helaine where here she would know what to do to calm the crying girl. He missed her terrible; the ach in his chest a constant reminder of what was missing. He wondered if she was safe if she was eating well, if she had rested and had warm clothes. He was also angry at himself. He could be master of all things including death; but the one thing he should be good at he had failed. Sudden coolness against his front revived him from his reverie. Hermione was now standing by the door looking extremely embarrassed.

"I'm so sorry Tom I don't know what came over me…I should go please call me if you find out anything." She said. Tom nodded in response and watched as she turned and left his office. With a great sigh he trudged back over to his chair in front of the fire and sat down. How empty his life would become if Helaine never returned to him he thought, how very empty indeed. With that last thought he summoned a large glass of fire whiskey and began to drink himself into oblivion.

Helaine left the hotel and headed for the muggle entrance of the leaky cauldron. She made sure to keep her head down and avoided looking at people. She needed to get into her vault and secure a plan ticket to America. On the walk over to the leaky cauldron Helaine had time to think about the future. She was sure Tom wouldn't miss her saw she saw no reason to stay in Britain. Perhaps she could stay for Hermione but she wasn't sure if Hermione needed her anymore. Helaine decided she would leave for a while visit America and settle some place to raise her child. With her mind made up Helaine made her way through Diagon alley headed for Gringotts, she never noticed the figure behind her following her.

Helaine could see Gringotts up ahead she hid in the all by Madame Malkin's shop. She scanned the area looking for any of Tom's people. When she was sure the cost was clear she moved to step out of her hiding space. Before she even got two paces an arm wrapped around her waist while another clamped over her mouth. Helaine tried to kick and scream but it was too late, the assailant pulled her tightly against his body before apparating them away.

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