Lana
Severus woke up with a start the next morning, sitting up and breathing heavily before he realized someone was in the room with him. He quickly bowed his head and stood up.
"My Lord." He said quickly, bowing slightly.
"Severus." Voldemort acknowledged him. "I know of your relations with that Lily Potter girl. Explain to me why you went against my direct orders and are still with her."
Severus froze. "Sir, she is part of your enemy, Dumbledore's, group. I thought for sure the quickest way to him would to still think I was in love with her."
Voldemort nodded slowly, accepting the idea. "And I see that you've been sneaking around my back, to these little 'meetings' of his."
"Only to gather information and to make sure they were still had no idea how to attempt to defeat you." Severus felt his insides squirm.
"Why didn't you check with me first?" Voldemort demanded.
"I am but a humble servant of yours, my Lord. To approach you would be to think too highly of myself." Severus spoke in a quivering voice. Voldemort seemed to accept this, a twisted smile appearing on his face.
"Very well, but must I remind you to clear your plans with me beforehand?" Voldemort raised his wand and muttered "Crucio!"
Severus felt intense, white-hot pain shoot throughout his body. He vaguely felt himself crash to the floor, his body twitching. It was pain as he had never experienced, and he caught himself wishing he would die on the spot. Almost as immediate as it had came, the pain left his body, leaving him shaking and panting on the hard, wooden floor.
"Let this be a reminder to you of why you are to listen to me, not go by your own rules. Until we meet again."
With a puff of purple smoke, Voldemort disappeared
on the spot. Severus shook his head, his joints aching and his body screaming
as he carefully stood up. He quickly realized his legs wouldn't support
him, and he fell back onto his bed, his mind caving in to the sudden exhaustion
he felt.
He didn't know how long he slept; all he could think about was telling Dumbledore what had happened. The moment he came to his sense, he wrote Dumbledore a letter and sent it with his owl, Boaz. He then stayed up in his room, listening to Lily to keep himself sane.
Damn it… James, you just had to drink last night, didn't you? Jesus f-cking Christ, and you expect me to clean up your mess… That's just great.
Severus laughed internally at her frustrated voice filtering through his head.
It's four in the afternoon, why isn't he up yet? I cured his headache and he hasn't thrown up for nearly five hours… Severus would never do this, why the hell did I have to end up with James?
She was as pissed off as he was, and Severus was glad to hear it. Knowing he wasn't alone in this made him feel a lot better, especially knowing it was Lily.
Mail time… Bill, bill, Daily Prophet, Witch Weekly, and… Papa? What the hell?
"He must have received my letter… Wonderful." Severus said to himself, drawing idly on a piece of parchment next to his bed.
Shit… Voldemort got Severus… Damn it… Damn it all to hell… Severus, if you're listening, God I hope you're ok…
"Yes, I am, thank you for asking." Severus said, taking a drink of water.
I'm sorry… God… Last night was wonderful, thank you… God, I hope you're ok…
"Yes it was. I'd like to do it again sometime." Chuckling to himself, Severus closed his eyes. "Too bad your bitchy little husband thinks I'm the devil reincarnate."
If he did anything to you… I'll kill him, I don't care how impossible it is to kill him… He's going to die… God…
"Calm down Lil, I'm fine… Just a little –" he reached behind him back and tried to crack it, "- sore."
That's it… I'm going to Apparate to you, ok? I don't care if anyone finds out…
Severus sat up straight, "Lily… damnit, no…"
It was too late. He saw her appear in front of his bed with a worried expression on her face.
"Lily baby, I told you not to come." He smiled and tried to stand up. When he fell back onto his bed, he sighed and scooted over so she could sit next to him.
"Well I didn't hear you." Lily smiled, kissing his forehead. "Are you ok?"
Severus nodded, "Just peachy."
"Severus…" Lily warned, giving him a suspicious look.
"Fine, fine… I ache all over, my legs aren't supporting me, and I cracked my back louder than a whip."
Lily's smile dropped, "Aww… I'm sorry baby." She gave him a hug, then pulled out her wand. "You want me to fix you up?"
Severus nodded, "That'd be nice."
In a moment's time, a golden stream of light shot from her wand and surrounded him. He instantly felt the pain in his body disappear, and he was filled with energy. He then stood up and stretched his arms a bit.
"Thanks Lil." He kissed her quickly, "But you really shouldn't be here."
She sighed, "I know, I know… I just wanted to make sure you were ok."
Severus' face melted into a smile, "And I thank you for it." He thought for a moment, and then looked up into her green eyes. "How would you like to be able to read minds?"
Lily was shocked. "But isn't that against the rules?"
Severus smirked, "Please… As long as you don't abuse it, you'll be fine. I just want to talk to you more than once or twice a month, for ten seconds."
Lily thought about it for a moment, then nodded. "Ok."
Severus stepped up to her, then touched her face with the palm of his hand. He then leaned down to kiss her, while transferring his power to her.
"Holy shit…" Lily's eyes widened as they broke apart. "How do you make them all stop?"
"Just concentrate on one person and you'll be able to zero in on them and them alone." Severus instructed, backing away from her a few steps. She closed her eyes, then smiled.
I can hear you.
Oh really? Severus replied, What am I saying right now then?
Lily laughed out loud, "Silly."
I know. Now get out of here before someone finds you.
He gave her one last hug as she started to Apparate, then settled back down on his bed, sighing.
Does this mean I'm going to have to watch what I think? he asked.
Of course. It's my job to keep tabs on you.
Being the lovely wife you are, I expect you to.
Good, now please excuse me while I wake the beast up.
Have fun.
Trust me, I will.