Scream


Something wet landed on her cheek, disturbing her sleep. In truth she hadn't realized she'd fallen asleep, she must've been too tired to realize it. She drew her hand up to her face to touch the area that had been dampened and then looked around her, propping her body up with her hands. it wasn't as dark as it had been before. But she concluded that was because her eyes had probably adjusted to the darkness after so many hours. A small sound churned inside her stomach; she was hungry.

Insects were the last thing Silver considered to be a source of food, but she was now seriously considering it, if she ever found one that is. It seemed like she was completely alone in whatever this place was. Except for that sound, the small footsteps she couldn't help but imagine were behind her. But it was impossible, it had been hours and there wasn't anything there. Unless it's purpose was to remain hidden.

"Agh!" she screamed, breaking the emanating silence around her. The sound of her voice echoed around her, a few rocks and stones pulsating along with it. A tear escaped her tired eyes, lingering on the edge of the rim of her eyes and then making its way down the side of her nose. The taste of saline reached her dry lips. She was thirsty as well.

Frustration was clouding the determination she once felt to free herself. She didn't know where to go, what to do. All she wished was for a way out and back to her friends. Didn't anyone realize she was missing? Didn't Draco realize she was gone? His name caused a trail of fresh new tears to form and fall freely down her face. Wasn't he out looking for her? There was noise again, the sound of her choked sobs and short breaths now bounced off the rock-strewn walls and back into her ears. It was nauseating, to hear herself cry. She was wasting her time just crying there, alone and she was well aware of it but she didn't know what else to do.

Draco stopped walking and glanced at her momentarily."You're going to get sick." He grabbed her arm and hurried her into a covered area of the pitch. The dimly lit changing room, full of their uniforms and brooms, was fortunately still open and he led her inside. He then went on to the lockers, rummaging through his designated alcove for his uniform robes. He dusted them off a bit as he walked over to her and placed it around her shoulders.

"Thanks" she mumbled. Her hands touched his when she went to grab the black fabric and pull it tighter around her neck.

The electricity was back, and this time he couldn't find it in him to pretend it wasn't there. Despite his previous promises. He planted his hands on hers, keeping them in place when she made the effort to jerk them away.

"Don't mention it." The smug look on his face had completely disappeared, exposing a more vulnerable expression. He involuntarily found his head lowering until it was at eye level with her. He stepped forward, closing the space between them to to nearly an inch. Her stomach lurched in knots and she felt her heart beating so loudly, she was almost sure it had leaped out of her chest. A faint blush spread on her cheeks which he found so amusing. His fingers gently touched the blush, which deepened on contact.

She lifted her arms cautiously, firmly placing them on his chest and now it was his turn to question where his heart might have wandered off too. The rapid thumping he felt cradled under her thin fingers was a sure sign that she had found it. A set of dimples surfaced at the curl of her lips. "Silver." She felt his hot breath on her face and for a second thought her knees were going to give out. "I-"

Her head fell back into the wall behind her as she pulled her knees up to her chest for comfort. Her breathing was steadier now, but the tears were still free falling. She stared up into the endless darkness above her as her mind took her back to happier times, times where she wasn't stuck in a cave.

"Orchid. Raspberries and Orchid." He muttered under his breath. She quit sniffing and pulled away, puzzled. "what did you say?"

"That's what you smell like Raspberries and Orchid." Draco repeated.

"That's right." She tilted her head to the side.

"It's your favorite – flower that is." He looked as if he had spoken too much.

She smirked. "You remember after all these years? I'm very impressed Draco Malfoy."

"It smells really good." He mused as he played with a strand of her black hair.

She watched him pensively and did the most unexpected thing she had been waiting to do for weeks. She got on her tiptoes and pressed her lips against his, without giving herself any time to think it over. It started off slowly, he was more surprised than anything else at what she had done. But once he realized what was happening he kissed her back with a longing passion that had been welling inside his chest since that day at Quidditch. He wrapped his arms around the smallest part of her waist and pulled her closer to him, continuing the kiss for as long as he could. She threw her arms around his neck, finally closing the gap between them and moved her hands from his neck down to his shoulders and finally planting them on his sculpted chest.

The sound of someone clearing their throat cut them short and she pulled herself off of him. Her eyes darted around nervously before she found the voice she had been looking for. Relief washed through her when she saw it was just Luna holding up a pair of shoes.

"I found what I was looking for. I borrowed your shoes once and didn't remember where I had placed them last. Sorry about that." Luna smiled at her and placed the shoes in her hand.

"As you were." She called over her shoulder as she skipped through the snow.

They both stood there motionless for what seemed hours. Silver stared down at her shoes and Malfoy stared down at her. But she wouldn't meet his gaze. He wanted to kiss her again. And again. And again. Even though the way he felt his defenses melt while he kissed her was hard to get used to, but he was willing to adjust and quickly.

"I – I don't know what –" she struggled for words. "Sorry." She took the shoes in her hand and turned around. But he didn't stop her.

She laughed softly, recollecting the awkwardness of the moment. It had been such a challenge between her and Draco, and just when they were nearly there…she felt hopeless again. She would never see him again, she would live in this cave until something came to cease her pain and kill her.

"You surprised me tonight," she inched nearer to him and placed her elbows on the rails.

"Really? And how did I manage to do that?" he also took advantage of sliding nearer to her.

"You are remarkably, a very good dancer." She said, looking out into the night sky. The moon was very bright tonight.

He shrugged, "It always helps when you have a lovely partner to lead."

This was far too much for her, her heart was about ready to jump out of her chest.

"You better be talking about me."

He smirked, "And who else could I possibly be talking about?"

She looked to her right to face him, "I did see you dancing with Pansy, I mean she's just as eligible for the description as I am."

He looked to his left to face her, "Rubbish, Pansy's a nutter. Nothing to worry about, you are definitely awarded with that title."

They stayed that way for a moment, just basking in the comfort of the moment. His grey eyes weren't as cold and foreboding like they usually were, they had dramatically softened while Silver's green eyes exuberated the warmth he lacked in his own. A perfect balance.

And then, for that moment he felt the world around him pause and he kissed her.

She began to cry again, short exasperated breaths escaping her parted lips. She wouldn't ever see him again. All of their silly quarrels were meaningless now, all that time fighting was time wasted. And of course, before she was taken here, she and Draco had ended once again on a sour note. The aching feeling of regret consumed her – she could've done things differently, peacefully even.

"Up."

She stiffened, suddenly forgetting why she was weeping to begin with.

"Who's there?" her lips trembled.

"Up."

The voice wasn't human. It almost sounded like a growl. She searched the floor beneath her for a large piece of rock she could use for defense. "Who's there?" she repeated again, this time a bit more demanding. She grabbed a hold of the largest thing she could find.

"Up." The animal growled again, this time sounding more impatient than the last time.

Silver digested what it kept repeating for a moment. It wanted her to go up, but up where? And how would she know if this was to be trusted? She hadn't the slightest idea of who or what was behind that set of instructions.

"What do you mean 'up'?," she said slowly, worried she would make it mad.

"Up." It said again, not answering her question.

She pushed herself off the ground, her weapon still in hand and looked up.

"You mean I need to climb up, don't you?"

The figure walked closer, but still kept its distance. She squinted to try to tell the creature apart from the darkness, but it seemed to be just as dark as it'surrondings, but it certainly wasn't human that much was certain.

Suddenly, the creature let out a loud blistering howl, the earth around her shook as it had once done before when she had yelled, but this time dregs that seemed to be from the roof of the cave crashed down onto the floor, breaking into pieces. Silver stepped backwards, avoiding the shards as they flew out erratically. And then, it almost seemed alien – like she had never witnessed the sight before, a small trace of light formed a barrier between her and the creature.

Silver looked up at where the light had come from. There was an opening; there was a way out of this miserable place she was trapped in. She looked back towards the creature that had granted her freedom once again, but it was no longer there. Where had it gone?

As selfish as it was, she didn't care. Her mind was focused on how she would be able to climb back up to civilization. And so she did what she thought she should, she planted one foot securely on a gap between two rocks and her hand on a gap that was a bit too high for her reach at first, but jumped to get a firm hold of it. Her grip on the jagged edge of the rock in front of her felt slippery, for a few instances she felt as if she would lose her grip completely and fall – but still she continued to climb.

"Ouch." She whimpered as the palm of her hand landed on a razor-sharp edge, causing it to leave an tender sting. She wasn't sure if it was bleeding or not, and in truth she couldn't examine it to find out – that would mean letting go. She heard a faint barking sound and looked around to find it. Above her, by the opening the animal had formed was none other than the animal itself. In the light, she thought it looked like a dog – a really big dog, almost wolf like.

She inhaled deeply and grabbed a hold of the next rock. Her hands were growing more and more frail with every climb, but she knew there was no better way than to just get it over with. She would endure the pain for as long as she needed to if it meant she was free.

Finally, she was only a few inches away – one more push would do it, but she hesitated. The wolf dog scared her. it had helped her, yes, but still she didn't know it's intentions. What was the reason for this helpful deed? Her arms ached and her hands were sore, she couldn't hold on for much longer. She breathed again and let her arm stretch out upwards, next to the wolf/dog. It took every ounce of energy within her to hoist herself up, but she lost her footing, her balance quickly failing her. she let out a yell of terror, panick stricken to see that she was now only just barely holding on with one arm. she struggled to get her other arm up as well, but she couldn't. she was too tired, too exhausted to put it anymore effort. Her fingers were weakening and the pain from the friction between the rugged walls against her flesh was clouding her spirits.

For a moment she felt like letting go. But before that moment was over, her hand gave out on her and she lost contact with the wall. She was falling.

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