I hope I'll get a reaction from you. I've been waiting for so long.

Viper

Eiseea Rosier was sitting at a table inside the tavern. He was tall and handsome, raven-dark hair and emerald-green eyes. His pale skin and the perfection of his features, combined with the expensive fabric of his outfit and his aristocratic posture revealed his high-society up-growing. He was covered in a long dark-green mantle matched with a pair of dark brown leather boots and dark pants.

The tavern was quiet at that hour. It was late for the after-work little chat and drink and too early for the night's frequent customers. The place was a bit gloomy and shabby for his liking and quite inappropriate for such an important meeting as the one he'd planned. His high-society allure made him look out of place, signaling he wasn't there just for a simple drink.

They would have been right if they were to suspect his reasons. He was waiting for his companions and they needed a place far away from people like his uncle - too afraid to fight for their noble titles -, whistleblowers and Aurors.

He wasn't as successful as he'd hoped. There were many people who shared his views, but none dared to act. Anyway, he was determined to set an example to all those cowards and the little village was the perfect target. He almost could see himself next to the Dark Lord and that thought made him feel so proud of himself.

Eventually, the waiter brought his firewhisky, waking him up from his reverie. He took the glass without bothering to thank, but he didn't get the chance to drink as a delicate hand snatched it, leaving him flabbergasted. His surprise got even bigger as he noticed the beauty of the thief.

The beauty didn't seem to be ashamed of her action or to have any intention of running. She drank a sip from his glass and then, revealing her healthy pearl-like teeth as she seducingly smiled at him, the thief watched him with a challenging sparkle in her golden eyes. He examined her, his glance traveling from her white face to her green lips, then down to her delicate neck and her milky shoulder. She'd done her hair into several braids which went from the front of her head down towards her back and then down over her shoulders. His glance went on to her seducing body, covered by a sexy green latex jumpsuit and stopped on the pair of high-heel leather boots only to go up again.

He kept staring at her, unable to articulate a word. She took another sip and then she sat next to him. Eiseea finally reacted and he hurried to help her sit comfortably. She didn't actually need it. She was comfortable enough. She just moved her chair closer to his and leaned towards his ear.

"Can we go somewhere else? To a much private place, perhaps." She was so close that he felt her breath on his face. Her body smelt of fresh lilies.

"Of course" he muttered like an idiot. He drank his firewhisky, hoping to regain his confidence. Then he guided her outside. Shyly, he took her hand. It felt so soft and warm on his sweet hand.

"For side-along apparition" he clarified as he felt her eyes on him. She smiled and came closer.

"I'm ready", she said in a playful tone that suited her so much. Eiseea wondered if he'd be able to perform the disapparation spell having her so close to his body. He'd never felt so nervous and least of all because of a woman.

He'd succeeded and he finally managed to relax a bit. He opened the door of his house and invited her inside. She entered as confidently as if she'd owned the house.

The living room was decorated with rare-wood furniture as a sign of the wealth of its owners. The entire mansion was a veritable piece of art, but she stopped at the piano which stood forgotten in a corner of the room. Without bothering to ask for permission, she started to pound the keys with her delicate fingers. Eiseea didn't dare to disturb her and so he waited silently for a while. The mysterious lady was a natural talent and her fingers made the entire room vibrate under the magic of her music.

He hadn't managed to gather his courage yet and was struggling to decide what to do. He had the slightest idea what she wanted and he cursed himself for being an idiot and sitting there while he should have taken advantage of the opportunity.

Eventually, she finished a cheerful song on the piano and joined him on the soft sofa.

"Do you want anything to drink?" He decided to act as a host and treat her accordingly.

"A glass of wine would be perfect." She muttered lazily as she let her body sink on the sofa.

Soon, a house-elf came with a bottle of wine and two glasses and he put the tray on the table next to them. The house-elf was dirty and untidy. He had neither shoes to cover his feet nor any decent clothes and the clothes he had were torn and dirty. He seemed scared as he was struggling to control his shivering.

He poured the wine into the glasses and he was preparing to hand one of the glasses to the mysterious woman when Eiseea stopped him took the glass and gave it personally to her.

"Now, go." He ordered the house-elf. The house-elf disappeared as quickly as he could. It was clear he wasn't fond of being around his younger master. "I'm sorry you had to see something so ugly." He spoke referring to the house-elf. "But they are useful. I can't think some people could consider that such creatures had a right to be free. My uncle told me that there are two free house-elves at the Auror's department. A friend of his told him." His voice was full of disgust.

"Can I have it?" Her question surprised him. "But I don't have much money," she continued. Upon saying that she took her golden necklaces off from her neck and gave it to Eiseea. "Here. Is it enough? I really need a servant. I'm going to Britain and I need someone to cook and clean the house."

"You don't have to pay. You can have it. It's stupid, but it cooks well."

"Great. I love food. Though, I insist. I want it to be mine. "

"I guarantee you it isn't worth that much." He gave her back the necklace, but she took his hand and put the necklace on his palm.

"Then, keep it as a token of my affection." She smiled so lovelily that he couldn't refuse. "Tell the elf to get ready."

"Are you leaving? Already?" Eiseea asked worriedly.

"Of course, not. But I want it to be ready when I will." She answered in a cold tone.

"It won't be necessary. It has nothing to take."

"Well, I've never had an elf," she smiled.

"You said something about the Auror's department." The mysterious woman added after a while. "That Amberrose is an idiot, but she won't last any longer" Her voice was cruel. He could see the fire in her eyes. Even if she looked like a little kitty, deep down she was a dangerous tigress, ready to strike. "And I know just the way to get rid of her. But who is that friend of your uncle? Is he working there?"

"Yes, he seemed very devoted to his job. It's a Berlin. Thomas Berlin. I think...He's an embarrassment for the magic community, but my uncle is stupid, too. He had no pride for his pure blood and for his ancient family."

"I've heard you want to join the Dark Lord." She added as she suddenly stood up and started to pace around the room. "Yet it was stupid to declare your alliance in front of so many people. The Aurors must know by now."

"Do you have a better plan?" He didn't know why, but she gave him the impression she knew more than she'd let him notice. He was now certain she was an intelligent woman and him meeting her wasn't a coincidence..

"I do. Together we're going to make a great team. Now, listen. As I've said before, the Aurors already know about your plan. That Amberrose Eissee must have people in the village. It's good, though. It means she had few people around her. Though, you must stay still."

"Of course. I'll postpone the attack. Yet, wouldn't they come for me?" She could read fear in his voice.

"Not until 24th. They think you have help. Amberrose wants to catch them, too."

"Ok."

"On the 24th, you must wait for me at this address. I've found someone who can take us to Britain. Meanwhile, I'll find Amberrose and kill her. Everybody will be distracted by waiting for the attack and it will be late when they'll figure out her absence" Eiseea couldn't share her enthusiasm. There were a lot of things that could go wrong.

"How do you know she would be alone? And even if she were, how are you going to enter the castle?" These were only two of the numerous factors that could alter her plan.

"I have my way. Not even Nurmengard is impenetrable. Not for me, anyway. Let's say I have a talent for climbing. Amberrose has a weak spot. She likes to keep her windows open all day. My talent and her vulnerability offer us a unique opportunity. Supposing I were a snake. It would be a piece of cake to sneak in the room and deliver her a poisonous kiss." She extended the final s to sound like a snake.

As she mentioned the snake, he realized how much the way she waved her body resembled the exotic dance of a cobra or the one of a deadly huge green snake.

"Let's leave Amberrose subject alone for a while. Tell me about you. You said that Berlin is stupid. Why would you say that? I suppose you know him." Her voice was relaxed and she seemed willing to listen to the young Rosier's story.

"He's a Muggle lover and blood traitor and so is my uncle." The young Rosier seemed revolted by his uncle's actions. "I can't understand him. It's like he doesn't have any pride. No respect for our legacy."

"A blood traitor! Pity. I've never expected a Rosier would fall so down. When you think that Grindelwald's first lieutenant was a Rosier. Even the Dark Lord has a Rosier in his ranks. Are you sure neither your uncle nor that Berlin can help us?" She asked using her honied voice that made him melt into seconds. He felt ashamed, but he had to nod and accept the reality. His uncle wouldn't help them. Eiseea wanted to prove that woman he wasn't a disgrace for the Rosier name.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you'll prove yourself." She added after a while. "So, there is only you and I. Can I trust you?"

"I'll do everything you want, my lady." She smiled. Seducing and cold as a marble goddess.

"Everything I want?" She tested him.

"Everything."

"And you won't be afraid?"

"If you ask me."

"You won't betray me, will you?"

"Never."

"Are you sure there is no one inside OZD who could help us?"

"Not that I know about."

"What about your friends? There must be someone."

"No, my lady."

"Don't worry. We'll manage alone. Let's toast for our soon victory." She suggested and she took her glass.

"For our victory and for your beauty." He couldn't believe his luck. He'd always been popular due to his family, but he'd never expected such an intelligent and enchanting woman in his house, next to him and most of all, putting her trust in him. No one had trusted him before. His parents had died when he was very young and his uncle had always been a cold man. Too scared to fight for his name and legacy, but too proud to accept his nephew's bad behaviour. He'd got a comfortable job at the Ministry and he was willing to do anything to keep it. Even if that meant to have his nephew imprisoned at Nuremgard.

"By the way" The woman brought him back to reality, "I'm Viper."