Chapter Four: Crossing The Line..

Narcissa sat on the balcony sipping her afternoon tea. Draco was napping and Lucius was in the office. He had promised to come home early but she knew he was just saying it. Lately he had been spending more and more time at the Ministry of Magic though she had no idea why since with their fortune he didn't need to work a day in his life. He never needed to but he needed to look important so of course he took the highest ranking job the Ministry was willing to give him which was still a job that a normal person would have had to spend almost a lifetime working their way up from the bottom of the ladder.

Her life had taken such a drastic change over the years. Ever since she had agreed to become Mrs. Narcissa Malfoy she regretted every moment afterwards. Though she gained a breath of fresh air when she had been forced to go to her Hogwarts ten year reunion. There she had met her long lost true love Azlar Windthrope. All the feelings she had buried surfaced the moment she saw him. They dance into the night not wanting to let go, not caring who saw them together. But finally they went outside for a breath of fresh air. Both of them realized how foolish they had been. And some how they had found themselves in their own room..How could they not express their love after so many years..After finally understanding? They had to make up ten years of lost time in one night. The next morning she had woken up alone and her heart broke all over again.

There was little to no commotion over what time she got in. By the time she reluctantly returned to the manor Lucius was already at work and by the time he got home he had pretty much forgotten about it.

"How was the reunion dear" he asked over dinner that night. Narcissa had been startled by the sudden mention of the reunion but she gave him a small nod

"I enjoyed seeing my old friends" she responded in a soft respectful tone like she should.

"That's nice" he responded from behind his paper though she knew he didn't care.

And so she began to let her heart become like ice once more as she forced herself to become to distinguished composed wife of Lucius Malfoy...But then she had started to become ill. Throwing up quite often since she was unable to keep much down those days. Confused and alone Narcissa lay in bed with only Zelly to keep her company while Lucius was at the office.

"Zelly what's wrong with me?" she moaned on the third day.

"Mistress has a child inside her" the elf hesitantly announces

"I have..There's a..I'm..pregnant?" the distinguished wife of Lucius Malfoy stammers incoherently

"Yes Mistress" Zelly answer wiping Narcissi's forehead with a damp cloth

"But..How? Why now after so many years?"

"Begging Mistress's pardon but she has the love bite given to her by Zelly's should be Master"

Both knew she the little house elf spoke of Azlar, but she only called him that in Narcissa presence and Narcissi's presence alone. How could she forget the precious gift Azlar had given on their first night together? The love bite was a bond formed between powerful warlocks and their lover. It bound them for all eternity as one. In each life they would meet up and fall in love and neither could have children with any other. That would definitely explain getting pregnant after all these years. And suddenly the gloom she had felt settling over her lifted slightly at the thought of a life growing inside of her that was a part of Azlar as much a part of herself. Placing a hand on her flat stomach wondering if there was really a baby in her. The results of hr pregnancy confirmed her thoughts. But before she knew what was happening Lucius was standing over her.

What else could she do but let him think the baby was his? It was the only way to save the baby. If Lucius knew this child was not only some one else child but also the child of his hated cousin not only would he get rid of it but god knows what he'd do to her! But Lucius had no reason to suspect any such thing. He was so happy to finally have an heir that he gave no thought to the fact that a less than a week after returning from the Hogwarts reunion his little wife was pregnant after ten fruitless years.

"Mommy!!"

Narcissa was shaken out of her thoughts as a small blonde haired boy ran up scrambling onto her lap snatching a cookie from the tray.

"What are you doing up so soon?" she smiles

"Zelly came and said it was time to wake up and that you had a surprise for me!! What is it mommy?! He asks stuffing a handful of cookies in his mouth causing his cheeks to puff out. Narcissa couldn't help but laugh at the sight.

"We're going to go back and see the horses today" she announces after he had swallowed

Draco froze in mid reach for more cookies his eyes had grown wide as saucers

"For real?"

"For real"

"For real for real??"

"Yes let's get going before it gets too late"

Draco leapt off of his mother's lap and started to pull on her hand. Laughing Narcissa stood after leading him off. Despite his eyes being closed he still chattered about anything that came into his little mind and Narcissa enjoyed every moment. A few minutes later they had reached their destination.the stables

"You may open your eyes now" she announces

Blue/grey eyes shined with delight as he put two and two together as to why they were here. His mommy always did wonderful things while daddy was away but she would always tell him it would be their special secret. And Draco wanted nothing more than to show his mommy what a big boy he was by being the best secret keeper ever!! With a happy shout he ran into the stable past all the mighty racing stallions to a stall in the back. Peering inside he saw the same little colt he had seen before. Narcissa stood back watching her soon crawl up to his new friend. The little stallion lifted its head sniffing the little boy who stood before him. Draco stood perfectly still and was rewarded for it after the colt stood licking his face. The small boy giggled hugging his new found friend.

Narcissa sits in the library quietly reading. A smile cam to her face as she thought about how happy she had made Draco when she had bought him the little pony he had wanted a few days ago.

"Mommy!" came a shrill desperate cry from the small boy as he dashed into the library. Running frantically to Narcissa who sat on the window bench he threw himself into her lap sobbing

"What on earth is the matter my little darling?" she asks looking down at her little dragon ice blue pools full of concern

"T-their being mean to him!"

"Whose being mean to whom?"

"My pony!"

Gathering Draco into her arms Narcissa stands, "Well we'll just have to go put a stop to all this" she announces hurrying out to the stables

Sure enough the care takers of the horses were not being to gentle with the small colt who snorted, kicked, and whinnied at the actions going on around him. 5 men couldn't restrain this little creature which was probably very embarrassing. However, they were trying to brand his flank with the Malfoy symbol, of course the little colt refused to get anywhere near the burning hot piece of metal

Narcissa froze for a few moments at the door completely shocked by the scene before her. Remembering the sniffling child she held she marched forward head held high.

"Stop that immediately!!" she commands

"Madame all horses owned by the master must be branded with the family symbol" one man explained in a rather dry irritated tone. Another man managed to loop a rope around the colt's back legs and yanked hard causing the small creature to whine in pain and fall flat.

Draco sobbed "STOP IT!!" his eyes flashed and the five men were crouching their arms protectively over their heads, sobbing

Her mouth dropped open as she stared with wide eyes. It was without a doubt the fear spell. It only affected those who weren't of the warlock family. This was not good setting Draco down she kneeled so she was eye level with them.

"Sweetie why don't you go unties your pony and takes him back to his stall while mommy takes care of the bad men?"

Draco blinked his glowing amber eyes; he seemed not to know he was causing this 'trouble' as Lucius would say. Nodding he gave a small smile "Ok mommy" waddling over to pony he untied him helping the animal to stand before gently leading him to the back

A sigh of relief escaped her as she watched the pair disappear. Draco must have forgotten since the confused stable hands were slowly getting to their feet

"You will leave that horse alone" she orders turning to the nearest stable hand, "The only reason Lucius brands his horses is so they won't be stolen and so every one knows that they belong to him....well that pony belongs to my son and no one would be interested in stealing such a small colt. I will give you all a raise if you never try to brand him again and if you do not mention this incident to my husband" She knew a raise would be greatly aperiated since Lucius paid them so little already

Sighing the men nodded, Draco however did not return from the back. After making sure the men returned to their normal task she went to go check on the little dragon and his best friend

"Draco?"

"Yes mommy?" he blinked at her, his eyes normal now his small hands gently brushing his pony

"How are you two doing?"

"Good"

"Those men won't bother your pony anymore...mommy has some work to do back in the library" she smiles standing pausing she got an idea "how would you two like to go on a picnic today?" she asks Draco

Draco blinked "P-picnic?" his father hadn't allowed him to gone a picnic since he was three, which to a five year old was practically forever ago

"Just you me and your pony" she smiles

"P-picnic? What's...that?"

For a moment Narcissa had forgotten how cut off from the world was Draco was thanks to Lucius. "it's where you all your favorite foods in a basket and you go outside and find a nice sunshiny spot and you spend the day playing and eating!" she explains

He blinked biting his bottom lip slightly "Am I allowed?"

"We'll have to keep it a secret from daddy though" she answered.she seemed to be saying that a lot lately

He nodded "Ok mommy" he smiled hugging her legs

"I have to take care of something real quick so why don't you go tell Zelly what you want her to pack" she suggests hugging him back

"Ok!" he smiled bouncing out of the barn to the manor. Running through the door he skidded to a stop in the kitchen "Zelly?" he blinked looking under the table then in a cabinet

Narcissa smiles as she headed to the library. If or when Lucius found out about Draco's powers her would try to control them and of course the results would be disastrous. Lucius would sure beat Draco if the powers he wanted were turned against him accident or no accident. Once in the library she sat down to write the only person that would be able to help and contact. She needed to contact Draco's grandfather Derrick Windthrope.

With a small pop Zelly appeared behind Draco* "what is young master needing?" she asks in a high pitched voice

"I need...a picnic" he blinked oblivious to what he was really asking for

"Young master is going on a picnic?" *claps her hand* "oh what fun what fun!! Young master must tell Zelly what he wants for his special picnic"

"Um...what should I take?"

"Food drinks plates glasses basket blanket" the elf replies counting the things off on her long fingers

"Can you get them for me??"

"Yes but young master must tell Zelly what kind of food he is wanting"

"Um..." he blinked getting frustrated "Something good"

"What type of foods does young master like? Zelly knows you are fond of jam tarts and lemonade so she will pack them"

"Thank you ^_^" he kissed the elf's cheek before prancing off to find his mommy

Any other house elf would have been shocked at the child's action but Zelly was use to such things after all she had been taking care of Narcissa since she was old enough to be parted from her mother. Smiling the elf started to prepare the picnic filling it not only with things that the young master would enjoy but things her mistress would approve of as well. Narcissa stood by the window watching the fastest owl at the manner zoom off. She had explained everything in the letter and it was hard to stop imagining that Derrick would some how be able to contact Azlar and tell him the truth so he could come and rescue her and their son from the claws of the beast that was her husband

"Mooommy where are you?" Draco sang through out the manner

"I'm in the library" she announces loudly after standing and walking to the door

He smiled running and pouncing on her causing Narcissa to laugh picking him up, "did you tell Zelly what you wanted her to pack?"

"Uh huh!" he smiled "What are you doing?"

"Just sending a letter to some one"

"To who?"

Fortunately a pop announced Zelly's appearance saving her from answering. "Zelly has finished packing the picnic! Was she correct in assuming young master's pony would be joining?"

"Yep!" Draco smiled hugging his mommy close

"Good because Zelly packed many apples and carrots!" the elf beamed

"Thank you Zelly" Narcissa smiles taking the basket

"Zelly was happy to help!!" there was another pop and the house elf was gone

"Ready to go mommy?" the little boy beamed

"Yes let's go get your pony"

"Ok!"

Takes his hand and walks with him to the stables after she let the small pony out she let them run ahead

He smiled "Yay! Race you mama!"

"I can't run with the basket...you two go ahead and find a nice spot for us"

He smiled laughed dashing ahead of her chasing after his pony

Once she catches up two the two she sits down and starts to set up the picnic while Draco and his pony wrestled nearby in the grass. Draco came running up panting from all the playing "^_^ Hey mommy...I'm hungry...is lunch ready?"

"Yes everything is all set up" she smiles "go ahead and eat what ever you want but only let your pony eat the apple carrots and outs or else he might get sick"

"Sick!?"

"Animals get sick if they eat the proper food" she explains

"Oh..." he blinked handing the pony an apple

Narcissa leaned against the tree they sat under content to just watch her son share an apple with his pony as he chattered away. Draco talked about everything he could imagine, he smiled letting a small yawn escape him. Gently he climbed onto his mother's lap leaning against her, a small drop of rain falling onto his nose

Looks up at the sky* "oh dear" she murmurs pulling out her wand quickly packing everything standing with Draco in her arms she turns to the pony. "Let's go back"

Draco yawned against her shivering slightly "Aww..."

after making sure the little pony was warm and snug in his large stall she went back to the house* "I think a nice warm bath is in order" she announces

"Uh huh!" he smiled up at her. Laughing softly she takes him to the bathroom filling the tub with water and bubbled

"Bubbles? Can I have those?" he blinked up at her "Daddy says those are only for girls"

"Daddy's not here right now so it's ok" she says after a moment of thought

"Promise?" he was so scared of Lucius, afraid he would get in trouble, and afraid he'd get beaten

"It will be one of our secrets"

"Ok mommy" he said softly hugging her tightly in his small grip

A few minutes later he was splashing the water all over and making animals out of the bubbles "Is it good mommy?!" he held up the melting llama in his hands

"Very good" she smiles

"What is it?" he raised a brow, making sure she wasn't lying

"It's a lama!" she says without hesitation

"Uh huh!" he smiled then yawned "Can you help me out so I can get dressed?"

At that moment Zelly popped in "Mistress there is being a big envelope waiting for you on your desk it says open right away!! Zelly will take care of the young master"