Title: Blast to the Past II
Chapter Eleven: Flying Without Wings
Author: Kitty Malfoy
A/N: Ok everything Hp-related belongs to JK, but everything else is mine!
Special Note: This chapter is inspired and dedicated to Luna Writer! My muse. She was kind enough to let me use the song that her story is based (read it : Flying Without Wings) for my 2nd song-fic chapter. Thank you!
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Rain fell from the sky, and cast shadowy trails on Serenity's face as she gazed out the window. Thunder cracked in the distance and lightening lit up the cloud filled sky. She sobbed and pressed her forehead against the cold unyielding glass, and cried along with the rain.
Everybody's looking for a something
One thing that makes it all complete
You'll find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be
She smiled through her tears, for they were not the tears of a broken heart or of sadness, but of pure and unspoiled joy. It was strange how she could find such a release in the distant rain. Something that couldn't feel made her feel more than a person ever could. She smiled, her joy radiated from her and it cut through the clouds and rain. A glittering ray of light broke through the rolling, black clouds and shone down at her through the window bathing her in light and warmth.
Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover's eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you've found that special thing
You're flying without wings
"Mommy!" Serenity turned to see her children standing in the frame of the door. Sirius rose groggily from their bed, awoken by their concerned voices. Serenity smiled and patted the space on the window seat beside her and the twins clambered up next to her. "Did you have a nightmare?" She asked. "No mom." Leo said. "We heard you crying. Are you ok?" he asked. "What's wrong?" Serenity looked up to see Sirius standing beside the window. His hand rested lightly on her shoulder.
Pure love and care shone in his eyes; concern was plain on the faces of her children. Serenity was so overwhelmed by complete joy that she began to cry again. "Nothing's wrong." she sobbed. "These are happy tears sillies." Impulsively she grabbed the twins and hugged them to her tightly. Locking her fingers with Sirius' she kissed his hand softly and her tears fell onto his hand and rolled off into the darkness.
Serenity felt so light and free, as if she had realized something so great, something so profound that nothing could hold her down. Not even wings.
Some find it sharing every morning
Some in their solitary lives
You'll find it in the words of others
A simple line can make you laugh or cry
"Let's do something fun today!" Sirius and the twins looked up at her in surprise from their breakfast. "Together." She added. Bacon fumes rose from the sizzling pan on the stove and she lifted it up and dished it out. Impulsively, Sirius grabbed her waist and kissed her cheek sweetly. "I love you." He whispered. Serenity felt like crying again as her heart swelled, and she kissed him back. "I love you too." She breathed in his ear. "Ew! Moooooooooom!" Kira whined, shielding her eyes in mock horror. Leo had an identical look of disgust on his face. "Get a room!" he added, Serenity laughed whole-heartedly with mirth, her eyes glistening. She felt a little lighter.
You'll find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much it means
You've found that special thing
You're flying without wings
The Black family exited their mansion with a gay lift to their step. Serenity ran into Sharlee as she was coming up the walk. "Sharlee!" Serenity exclaimed and pulled her into a fierce hug. Sharlee stood their in shock and patted her friend awkwardly on her back. Serenity released her and beamed at her, before running giddily down the sidewalk to hug the crossing guard.
"What's up with her?" Sharlee asked in bewilderment, watching her friend hug everyone on the block. Sirius' grin filled his chiseled face. "I don't know. She was like it this morning, and I've never known her to be this happy before." Serenity ran back to him and grabbed his hands. "Can we go see Lily?" She begged, "I haven't seen her for so long.or James.or Remus." Sirius beamed and his eyes crinkled in amusement. "Sure, love."
So, impossible as it may seem
You've got to fight for every dream
Cos who's to know which one you let go
Would have made you complete
"Lily! James!" Serenity called letting herself in. There was a clattering of dishes down the hall of the house, and an unsteady voice answered back. "Serenity?!" "Lily! It's me!" A dish shattered on the tiled floor of the kitchen as Lily ran to the door. The best friends embraced fiercely and sisterly and both began to cry. "I thought you were gone!?" Lily said in confusion, pulling away to look her BF in the eyes. "I did, but Sirius brought me back, and Oh I've missed you so!" Serenity sobbed and hugged her friend again and they sunk to the floor. "Don't worry Sere, we'll be together until we grow old." She insisted with a chuckle.
Serenity rested her head on her friends shoulder as they rocked back and forth. A scream echoed in her head and picture of Lily's dead body flashed through her vision. She clutched Lily tighter to her not wanting to break contact. "If you only knew." She whispered. Eventually the two pulled apart. "Look at us." Lily said with a laugh and wiped at the tears, "Crying like old hens. Come, James and Remus will want to see you too. They're in the study."
Well, for me it's waking up beside you
To watch the sunrise on your face
To know that I can say I love you
In any given time or place
Serenity ran to the Study door, and looked in from the open doorway. James was holding baby Harry, and Remus was standing beside the window - the early sun lighting up his face and making her heart sore. The two were immersed in friendly banter. "Remus." She whispered, he looked just the same as he did twelve years ago. She still loved him so deeply it made her heat ache. It was not the same love she felt for Sirius, but one of deep understanding, loyalty, and friendship. She had missed him so.
Sirius didn't seem to notice her rapture and walked into the room, floorboards shifting as he walked. James looked up at Sirius and smiled, jouncing baby Harry on his hip. "Sirius!" Remus on the other hand looked at her as she grasped to the doorframe for support wearing her white spring dress, and with a whimsical look on her face as she stared directly at him, her face radiating the joy she felt inside. She met his gray-blue eyes and collapsed sobbing to her knees, her face buried in her arms against the doorframe.
Both Sirius and Remus ran to her, but Lily held Sirius back and nodded her head towards the two on the floor. Remus reached her and pulled her into his arms. "Those better be happy tears," he said as he stroked her hair. "'Cuz I would feel terrible if seeing me made you sad." She hit him in the shoulder and smiled giddily. "Of course they're happy tears. I love you and I've missed you so much!" She exclaimed and hugged him fiercely.
Serenity looked up at all her friends and family gathered around her and smiled brightly. It was infectious and soon everyone was smiling. "I'm not alone anymore." She whispered to herself. "I wish this moment could last forever." She said with a carefree tone. "I feel like I'm flying without wings."
It's little things that only I know
Those are the things that make you mine
And it's like flying without wings
Cos you're my special thing
I'm flying without
"Can you grab me a butterbeer---"
"With a dash of lemon.just how you like it, pet." Serenity finished for him.
And in this place I long to be
You'll be where it ends
I'm flying without wings
And that's the joy you bring
I'm flying without wings
"Bye everyone!" Serenity called to the other Marauders as she and her family left the Potter's house and headed towards the Leaky Cauldron. Soon she was standing on a street in central London. Across the street was a run- down pub. A sign hanging over the entrance dubbed it as "The Leaky Cauldron."
Serenity felt a tugging on her arm, and looked down at Leo. "Mom hurry up!" he shouted, "I want to see Diagon Alley."
"Yeah! I want to check out 'Magical Menagerie'." Kira exclaimed, who was holding her other hand, and was hopping anxiously from one foot to the other. She was smiling, and biting her bottom lip in anticipation.
A warm arm encircled her shoulders, and gave her a small squeeze. "Let's go, hunny." Serenity turned slightly and smiled at Sirius.
Her voice shook slightly as she responded, 'A-All right, I-I guess."
The little girl shot out into the street-her eyes totally focused on the pub. And realization dawned on Serenity. Her joy disappeared and all the weight came crashing back down. This could not come true! Headlights flashed up over the road, and Serenity screamed in unison with her daughter. The girl was rooted to the spot with terror.
A small form darted through Serenity's line of vision and out into the street. The girl's form was pushed out of the way, and she slid into the wall of the 'Leaky Cauldron'.
She couldn't let this happen. It shouldn't happen. Her hands lanced forward and the car began to slow. Her magick was strong but she was too unprepared to stop the car completely.
She screamed again as her 'son's' body hit the car's hood, and flipped up over it. His body lay in the middle of the road in a crumpled heap. Serenity was by his side before the dust had even settled. His body was pulled out of her lap and became cradled in her daughter's arms.
"You can't die, Leo. We haven't even gone to Hogwarts yet! Just don't die." She wept into his chest, and rocked back and forth. Her sadness changed abruptly to anger.
"Why did you have to be so bloody heroic?! It should have been me you stupid prat!"
Sirius pulled his daughter into his lap and cried into her matted hair.
Serenity's fingers went to her throat, and she clasped her lightening bolt necklace James and Lily had given her while they were still in Hogwarts. Before she knew what she was doing she was on her feet, and sprinting in the opposite direction. He'll be fine, at least this time he's
He'll be fine, at least this time he's not..Lily.....Lily will help me...
Sirius was screaming at her to stop, but her mind shut down and she let her legs carry her.
Ducking into an alley away from prying Muggle eyes she turned around to see Sirius gape at her in shock and sorrow, before apparating away.
She reappeared in James and Lily's living room. Pushing through their half open bedroom door, she gagged and leaned heavily against the door frame. Though her eyes were squeezed firmly shut she couldn't get the picture of James laying dead in a crumpled heap on the floor-his eyes glazed and unseeing-out of her head.
No! This couldn't be! She had just seen them but a moment ago. He couldn't be...dead. The complete joy she had felt earlier was gone and she was filled with total and utter emptiness.
"Give me the boy!"
Serenity's breath caught in her throat, and she screamed. "No..!"
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Man! I am good! R & R! Please! I want to write the next chapter asap, but I won't w/o reviews...
Kitty Malfoy
Chapter Eleven: Flying Without Wings
Author: Kitty Malfoy
A/N: Ok everything Hp-related belongs to JK, but everything else is mine!
Special Note: This chapter is inspired and dedicated to Luna Writer! My muse. She was kind enough to let me use the song that her story is based (read it : Flying Without Wings) for my 2nd song-fic chapter. Thank you!
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Rain fell from the sky, and cast shadowy trails on Serenity's face as she gazed out the window. Thunder cracked in the distance and lightening lit up the cloud filled sky. She sobbed and pressed her forehead against the cold unyielding glass, and cried along with the rain.
Everybody's looking for a something
One thing that makes it all complete
You'll find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be
She smiled through her tears, for they were not the tears of a broken heart or of sadness, but of pure and unspoiled joy. It was strange how she could find such a release in the distant rain. Something that couldn't feel made her feel more than a person ever could. She smiled, her joy radiated from her and it cut through the clouds and rain. A glittering ray of light broke through the rolling, black clouds and shone down at her through the window bathing her in light and warmth.
Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover's eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you've found that special thing
You're flying without wings
"Mommy!" Serenity turned to see her children standing in the frame of the door. Sirius rose groggily from their bed, awoken by their concerned voices. Serenity smiled and patted the space on the window seat beside her and the twins clambered up next to her. "Did you have a nightmare?" She asked. "No mom." Leo said. "We heard you crying. Are you ok?" he asked. "What's wrong?" Serenity looked up to see Sirius standing beside the window. His hand rested lightly on her shoulder.
Pure love and care shone in his eyes; concern was plain on the faces of her children. Serenity was so overwhelmed by complete joy that she began to cry again. "Nothing's wrong." she sobbed. "These are happy tears sillies." Impulsively she grabbed the twins and hugged them to her tightly. Locking her fingers with Sirius' she kissed his hand softly and her tears fell onto his hand and rolled off into the darkness.
Serenity felt so light and free, as if she had realized something so great, something so profound that nothing could hold her down. Not even wings.
Some find it sharing every morning
Some in their solitary lives
You'll find it in the words of others
A simple line can make you laugh or cry
"Let's do something fun today!" Sirius and the twins looked up at her in surprise from their breakfast. "Together." She added. Bacon fumes rose from the sizzling pan on the stove and she lifted it up and dished it out. Impulsively, Sirius grabbed her waist and kissed her cheek sweetly. "I love you." He whispered. Serenity felt like crying again as her heart swelled, and she kissed him back. "I love you too." She breathed in his ear. "Ew! Moooooooooom!" Kira whined, shielding her eyes in mock horror. Leo had an identical look of disgust on his face. "Get a room!" he added, Serenity laughed whole-heartedly with mirth, her eyes glistening. She felt a little lighter.
You'll find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much it means
You've found that special thing
You're flying without wings
The Black family exited their mansion with a gay lift to their step. Serenity ran into Sharlee as she was coming up the walk. "Sharlee!" Serenity exclaimed and pulled her into a fierce hug. Sharlee stood their in shock and patted her friend awkwardly on her back. Serenity released her and beamed at her, before running giddily down the sidewalk to hug the crossing guard.
"What's up with her?" Sharlee asked in bewilderment, watching her friend hug everyone on the block. Sirius' grin filled his chiseled face. "I don't know. She was like it this morning, and I've never known her to be this happy before." Serenity ran back to him and grabbed his hands. "Can we go see Lily?" She begged, "I haven't seen her for so long.or James.or Remus." Sirius beamed and his eyes crinkled in amusement. "Sure, love."
So, impossible as it may seem
You've got to fight for every dream
Cos who's to know which one you let go
Would have made you complete
"Lily! James!" Serenity called letting herself in. There was a clattering of dishes down the hall of the house, and an unsteady voice answered back. "Serenity?!" "Lily! It's me!" A dish shattered on the tiled floor of the kitchen as Lily ran to the door. The best friends embraced fiercely and sisterly and both began to cry. "I thought you were gone!?" Lily said in confusion, pulling away to look her BF in the eyes. "I did, but Sirius brought me back, and Oh I've missed you so!" Serenity sobbed and hugged her friend again and they sunk to the floor. "Don't worry Sere, we'll be together until we grow old." She insisted with a chuckle.
Serenity rested her head on her friends shoulder as they rocked back and forth. A scream echoed in her head and picture of Lily's dead body flashed through her vision. She clutched Lily tighter to her not wanting to break contact. "If you only knew." She whispered. Eventually the two pulled apart. "Look at us." Lily said with a laugh and wiped at the tears, "Crying like old hens. Come, James and Remus will want to see you too. They're in the study."
Well, for me it's waking up beside you
To watch the sunrise on your face
To know that I can say I love you
In any given time or place
Serenity ran to the Study door, and looked in from the open doorway. James was holding baby Harry, and Remus was standing beside the window - the early sun lighting up his face and making her heart sore. The two were immersed in friendly banter. "Remus." She whispered, he looked just the same as he did twelve years ago. She still loved him so deeply it made her heat ache. It was not the same love she felt for Sirius, but one of deep understanding, loyalty, and friendship. She had missed him so.
Sirius didn't seem to notice her rapture and walked into the room, floorboards shifting as he walked. James looked up at Sirius and smiled, jouncing baby Harry on his hip. "Sirius!" Remus on the other hand looked at her as she grasped to the doorframe for support wearing her white spring dress, and with a whimsical look on her face as she stared directly at him, her face radiating the joy she felt inside. She met his gray-blue eyes and collapsed sobbing to her knees, her face buried in her arms against the doorframe.
Both Sirius and Remus ran to her, but Lily held Sirius back and nodded her head towards the two on the floor. Remus reached her and pulled her into his arms. "Those better be happy tears," he said as he stroked her hair. "'Cuz I would feel terrible if seeing me made you sad." She hit him in the shoulder and smiled giddily. "Of course they're happy tears. I love you and I've missed you so much!" She exclaimed and hugged him fiercely.
Serenity looked up at all her friends and family gathered around her and smiled brightly. It was infectious and soon everyone was smiling. "I'm not alone anymore." She whispered to herself. "I wish this moment could last forever." She said with a carefree tone. "I feel like I'm flying without wings."
It's little things that only I know
Those are the things that make you mine
And it's like flying without wings
Cos you're my special thing
I'm flying without
"Can you grab me a butterbeer---"
"With a dash of lemon.just how you like it, pet." Serenity finished for him.
And in this place I long to be
You'll be where it ends
I'm flying without wings
And that's the joy you bring
I'm flying without wings
"Bye everyone!" Serenity called to the other Marauders as she and her family left the Potter's house and headed towards the Leaky Cauldron. Soon she was standing on a street in central London. Across the street was a run- down pub. A sign hanging over the entrance dubbed it as "The Leaky Cauldron."
Serenity felt a tugging on her arm, and looked down at Leo. "Mom hurry up!" he shouted, "I want to see Diagon Alley."
"Yeah! I want to check out 'Magical Menagerie'." Kira exclaimed, who was holding her other hand, and was hopping anxiously from one foot to the other. She was smiling, and biting her bottom lip in anticipation.
A warm arm encircled her shoulders, and gave her a small squeeze. "Let's go, hunny." Serenity turned slightly and smiled at Sirius.
Her voice shook slightly as she responded, 'A-All right, I-I guess."
The little girl shot out into the street-her eyes totally focused on the pub. And realization dawned on Serenity. Her joy disappeared and all the weight came crashing back down. This could not come true! Headlights flashed up over the road, and Serenity screamed in unison with her daughter. The girl was rooted to the spot with terror.
A small form darted through Serenity's line of vision and out into the street. The girl's form was pushed out of the way, and she slid into the wall of the 'Leaky Cauldron'.
She couldn't let this happen. It shouldn't happen. Her hands lanced forward and the car began to slow. Her magick was strong but she was too unprepared to stop the car completely.
She screamed again as her 'son's' body hit the car's hood, and flipped up over it. His body lay in the middle of the road in a crumpled heap. Serenity was by his side before the dust had even settled. His body was pulled out of her lap and became cradled in her daughter's arms.
"You can't die, Leo. We haven't even gone to Hogwarts yet! Just don't die." She wept into his chest, and rocked back and forth. Her sadness changed abruptly to anger.
"Why did you have to be so bloody heroic?! It should have been me you stupid prat!"
Sirius pulled his daughter into his lap and cried into her matted hair.
Serenity's fingers went to her throat, and she clasped her lightening bolt necklace James and Lily had given her while they were still in Hogwarts. Before she knew what she was doing she was on her feet, and sprinting in the opposite direction. He'll be fine, at least this time he's
He'll be fine, at least this time he's not..Lily.....Lily will help me...
Sirius was screaming at her to stop, but her mind shut down and she let her legs carry her.
Ducking into an alley away from prying Muggle eyes she turned around to see Sirius gape at her in shock and sorrow, before apparating away.
She reappeared in James and Lily's living room. Pushing through their half open bedroom door, she gagged and leaned heavily against the door frame. Though her eyes were squeezed firmly shut she couldn't get the picture of James laying dead in a crumpled heap on the floor-his eyes glazed and unseeing-out of her head.
No! This couldn't be! She had just seen them but a moment ago. He couldn't be...dead. The complete joy she had felt earlier was gone and she was filled with total and utter emptiness.
"Give me the boy!"
Serenity's breath caught in her throat, and she screamed. "No..!"
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Man! I am good! R & R! Please! I want to write the next chapter asap, but I won't w/o reviews...
Kitty Malfoy