To Hell And Back2: The Sequal
A/N: Ok, here's the sequal to "To Hell And Back"! Now, I'm going to keep this in the same format as I had the other. Last time, there was some confusion on who was talking.
So I've taken the liberty and made it easier for you
:::: means the beginning of Charolettes' point of view on things. It will be ended with another three stars.
::: instigates a dream sequence. The sequence will end with the same bar.
:: means a flash back. Begings and ends with these.
So that's all done, Read and review please!
Chapter One
::"SIRIUS!" Charolette screamed, paralyzed with fear as she watched her husband tumble offside the cliffe. She had thought to use magic or her sorcery. But Sirius told her to just let him go, that he had to this, and that he would be alright. She heaved a great sob, clutching the hard rock ledge as if it was her only comfort. A great thump was heard and she cringed. Her husband was very well dead for the second time. She jumped up, shaking. "Children" She said to herself panicking. "I have to get the children to Rodi!" Turning on her heel, Charolette dashed to where her weapons lay from recent battle, and then apparating back to her house in Helena, Montana.
A boy who was nearing the age of 11 looked up startled at his mothers return. Instantly, he knew something had gone wrong and noticed that his father was not with them. He stood up. Charolette had thrown her weapons to the floor, frantically running up the stairs, calling for his two sisters and baby brother.. She had come back down, arms full with his youngest brother Rio and sister Michele. Mikaylah was following her mother, looking bewildered and confused.
"Renny." Charolette stated. This was the first time he had ever heard his mother since she abruptly returned home. Her voice was panicked, strained as if she had been crying, or was about too. Then there was the fear. This scared the bajeebus out of the boy. He had never seen his mother looking so scared in his life. His mother was fearless, a sorcereres. They can't be scared. "Hunny, take your brother and sisters and floo to Rodi's house. Your things will be there when you get there. When you do get there, tell her that I sent you, and you will stay there untill I come to retrive you. Do not leave her house unless she is with you and all of you are equipt with your wands." She usherd them all to the fireplace, handing Rio to Mikaylah and setting Michele on the floor. She grabbed Renaldo by the shoulders, bringing close to her. "Don't, I repeat. "Don't come looking for me. Stay with Rodi, and protect your brother and sisters. I'll be back in due time." She pulled out what seemed to be a letter. "Give this to Rodi. It'll explain everything." She gave quick kisses to all her children and one large hug. "I love you."
With that, she shoved them into the fireplace, throwing in a handfull of floo powder. "Rodi Trenez's house!" Charolette watched as her children were englufed in flames and were gone. She turned on her heel again, speeding back up the stairs and hurring to the attic. "Sirius, may god protect you untill I find you." She muttered, grabbing several weapons and running down to the basement.
Once the door had opened, barks and whimpers were heard. The familys' two pet dogs: Lady and Latrice, both golden labradore retrivers. Charolette threw back the small gate, letting the animals through. They stood in front of their owner, waiting to be harnesed. And Charolette did just that. The dogs were equipt with healing items and extra supplies.
"Go through the side door. Wait for me. I'll be there in a second." Charolette stated, jumping up yet again and running towards Sirius' study. She stopped at the desk, and finding the one item she needed: The Orb. "Damn, gone." She muttered before taking the stake of Damnation into her hands, and thrusting it into her bag.
She me the two dogs in the side lawn, waiting patiently. She attached them to the leash and ran. They ran for all their might before apparating to the Grand Caynons once again. The dogs were released to sniff and try to gather sent of Sirius and the Monster that had attacked them. Lady let out a mournfull howl.
"The thing dragged him back up here then." She muttered, looking closely at the ground, spotting the foot prints of the monster, and the drag marks of her husband. They went a good half a mile down before stooping once more into the caynon. "And back down to the lair. Lady! Latrice! Here girls! Come on, we have to get down there before it kills him and eats him. You know what to do." On cue, the two dogs began jumping down various rocks to reach the bottom with Charolette behind them.
Charolette groaned as they were getting closer to the bottom. There were more signs of blood. Most likely from Sirius' body. This monster bled black, not red. She gave a strangeld hiccup and continued. Her dogs reached the bottom before she did, sniffing around and pointing in the direction that Sirius had been taken. The dogs tore off at a run, howling with a scared Charolette racing after them.
"Oh gods still be alive Sirius. Please, still be alive!"::
Charolette awoke with a start in a cold sweat. The sky above her was dark and stars littered the sky, dancing their array. But there was no time to admire the beauty. No patience, no heart to do it. Instead, Charolette stared at the brownish rock that surrounded her deep in the canyon. It had been a little of a month since her husband had fallen into the clutches of this new Monster, falling into it's torture and could very well be dead. But Charolette couldn't give up. She couldn't bare to go home to her children without their father and just give up hope. He had to be alive still. He just had too. Lady and Latrice watched her intently, probally trying to understand what she was thinking by her body movements.
As if to confort her, Lady heaved herself from her spot, and came to lay her head on Charolettes' lap, whining slightly. Latrice soon followed suit. The three just sat there, watching the stone, waiting till it was light enough to continue. Hours went by, and Charolette had not said a thing.
The sun slowly crept over the horizon, daybreak had come. The dogs jumped up, stretching and lapping some out of their water bowl before dumping it onto the stone and packing the bowls away. Charolette slowly stood up, stretching as she went. The continous search for Sirius was starting to take effect on her, making her sore and feeling old.
Truth was, she was only 35 years old. And 35 wasn't considered old in the Wizarding World. In fact, it's still very young. Wizards live longer then muggles do with the influence of magic. Albus Dumbledore should be hitting the 200's by now. Though Charolette did not know the answer, since she had been gone for 10 years and a month now.
Charolette gave the command, and the dogs began sniffing out the sent of Sirius again. They had been following the same path for a month or so now. She longed for a change of scenery, to see her family, to see Rodi. But she had to find Sirius first. She just had too. Her children could not grow up without him, they needed him. She needed him. Forcefully, Charolette picked up her pace, urging the dogs to do so. Lady let out another mournfull howl. But somehow, this one sounded strange.
Then it hit her. The sent was stronger. They were so much closer. Lady and Latrice let out a louder howl and tore off running. They had found him. She was sure of it. Charolette tore after he pets, heart racing as she panicked and wept silently. A few minutes of running had brought them to a cave opening. There were smears of blood where Sirius must have gotten a new wound and was being dragged across the rocky floor. Her heart gave a sudden drop as she spotted something glittering in front of her. She stooped.
Sirius' last weapon. His dagger.
Her heart clenched. He had no weapon now to protect himself with. The man was as good as dead. She had to go into the cave and get him out of there before it was too late. Lady and Latrice watched her expectantly, waiting for the signal. Charolette bent down.
"We're going in." She said quietly. "I will go in first, just in case. Come in behind me in ranks, and come in slowly. Be quiet and follow me. I'll have lumos going so you can see. Shhh.." Taking a deep breath, Charolette edged around the cave opening, walking along side the wall. She could hear the soft padding of her pets feet as they followed one at a time. "We're going in." She whispered to herself, feeling the tug at her heart pull harder as the distinct smell of blood tickled her nose.
There was no turning back now. No way she could back out and call for help. She was there, and she had to do this. For Sirius. For her children. For herself.
:::: God what the hell have I gotten myself into? Sure, I know I can be reckless, but going in without help? Oh god, please still be alive Sirius. Please be alive. ::::
They had been walking for at least an hour, the smell of blood getting stronger. She was so close that she could taste the blood in her own mouth. Her heart was racing she was sure the dogs could hear it. At least, she could hear it in her ears. Something made her stop instantly.
A light.
There was a light ahead in what seemed to be a room. A bloody light! Charolette hurried over to the room, her dogs behind her on her heels. Stopping in the doorway, Charolette pushed down the urge to cry out. Sirius sat at the back of the room, slumped over a rock, looking worn, beaten and tired. She ran to him by instincts.
"Charolette!" Sirius whispered excitidly, letting the woman pull him into a fierce hug. "Charolette! You came!" She gave a supressed sob release, pulling him back to look him in the face, tears running down her cheeks.
"Of course I came." She whispered, not wanting to let him go. "I love you. I had too. Oh Sirius, you don't know how worried I've been." At this, she captured his lips into a kiss that both had been longing for. Charolette broke it off, kneeling, watching as the dogs kept watch on the door. "Come on. We have to get out of here." Sirius groaned as he was lifted to his feet. 'I'm sorry baby.." She muttered, dragging him along. "Where is the monster?"
Sirius huffed slightly, bendning to pet Lady and Latrice. "He left about 5 hours ago to the back cavern of this cave. He won't be back for another 3 I'm assuming." Sirus answered, straigtening up. "How are we going to get home?" Charolette then conjured a car. But not just any car. "The Dragon Fly?" Sirius muttered, sounding awed.
"We can't walk the entire way, Sirius." Charolette chastized. "We're going to drive it out of here, and then a good several miles away before apparating to Rodis'. I would apparate now, but it's too dangerous with you like this. You have to be seated." Charolette heaved her husband into the backseat, laying him down. "Shh love, we're going to get out of here and get you to St. Mungos. Lady, Latrice, in girls." Charolette looked around her, there was no sign of life besides them. 'This is going too easy.' She thought desperately. 'way too easy.'
Seated in the drivers seat, Charolette zoomed out of the cave. The car wasn't very loud, but at full speed it was like a herd of Hippogriffs. Then came the horrendus howl of the monster that had taken Sirius. Charolette sped up the car even more.
Once back in broad daylight, she looked into the review mirror. The thing was still following in hot pursuit, close behind. Charolette cursed loudly, putting the car on automattic before standing through the sunroof, how and arrow in hand. She cringed at the thing gave a horrible high pitched shriek as the arrow inbedded itself between the eyes, puncturing the brain. It was dead before it even had time to think. Ducking back down into the car, Charolette took off the automatic, taking control of the steering wheel. 'Rodi Terez!' She thought savagly. The car gave a very loud pop and was gone.
When Charolette opened her eyes, she was parked in front of her best friend Rodis' house. She released a relived sigh, resting her forhead on the steering wheel, letting herself be overcome by emotions.
:::: Oh god.. ::::
She turned around, to see Sirius grinning at her. He was still a bloody mess, but still as handsome as ever. Charolette felt herself grin, before jumping out of the car, opening the back doors. Lady and Latrice jumped out barking madly.
"RODI MARAN TEREZ! GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE NOW!" She screamed, carefully lifting Sirius out of the car the best she could. Soon enough, Rodi had appeared in the doorway, and had bolted down the steps at seeing who yelled for her.
"Oh god! Charolette!" She sputtered, taking ahold of Sirius and lugging him out of the car. "We thought you were dead! You're children have been emotional basketcases! Not to mention me! Do you know what the hell you put me through?! You could have died!"Charolette just grunted, lifting Sirius' feet out gently, so she wouldn't injure him further. "What happened to you mate?" Rodi mused, looking over the man that she was holding. He gave a grunt.
"Bloody monster sent me rolling down the edge of the Grand Canyon. Hid me in his cave for a month and a half. What the hell does it look like woman!" Charolette wound an arm around her husband as the three made their way up the steps to the front. Inside, Rodi yelled for the kids to stay where they were, that everything was alright, and she would be up in a minute. "Lay him on the couch while I call St. Mungos. I'll be only a minute." Charolette nodded, obeying orders and sitting on the edge, smoothing Sirus's hair back. He was grinning at her.
"What?" She asked, not sure what the occasion was. He needed medical treatment and fast.
"Thank you." He said, taking her had and kissing it."I love you." She released a shaky breath and laugh before her face going stern again. Rodi entered the room with 4 Wizards clad in white. They levitated Sirius onto a stretcher before going back through the fireplace without so much as a word. Rodi hugged herself, watching Charolette.
"Oh Charolette!" Rodi sobbed, throwing herself at the woman, burying her face into the nape of her neck. "I thought both of you had died! I was so worried! The kids, oh god, they've been so worried. Rio hasn't had a decent nights sleep ever since you left. He's been having nightmares, and I can't find the time to brew him some Dreamless Sleep Potion. Renny has been the worst, so depressed and scared. Never ever do that again Charolette!" Rodi's death grip on Charolette made her uncomfortable.
"I want to see my children." Charolette stated, pushing Rodi away. "They need their mummy. Please." Rodi grabbed her hand, and running up the stairs to where the Black children were playing. Charolette inhaled a sharp breath, tears rolling down her face once again. Rio was the first to spot her.
"MAMA!" He shreiked, crawling the little distance to meet the woman bent down. Every child hurled themselves at their mother, crying hysterically and laughing.
"I'm never leaving again." Charolette muttered, hugging all four children tightly "Never ever again."
A/N: Ok, here's the sequal to "To Hell And Back"! Now, I'm going to keep this in the same format as I had the other. Last time, there was some confusion on who was talking.
So I've taken the liberty and made it easier for you
:::: means the beginning of Charolettes' point of view on things. It will be ended with another three stars.
::: instigates a dream sequence. The sequence will end with the same bar.
:: means a flash back. Begings and ends with these.
So that's all done, Read and review please!
Chapter One
::"SIRIUS!" Charolette screamed, paralyzed with fear as she watched her husband tumble offside the cliffe. She had thought to use magic or her sorcery. But Sirius told her to just let him go, that he had to this, and that he would be alright. She heaved a great sob, clutching the hard rock ledge as if it was her only comfort. A great thump was heard and she cringed. Her husband was very well dead for the second time. She jumped up, shaking. "Children" She said to herself panicking. "I have to get the children to Rodi!" Turning on her heel, Charolette dashed to where her weapons lay from recent battle, and then apparating back to her house in Helena, Montana.
A boy who was nearing the age of 11 looked up startled at his mothers return. Instantly, he knew something had gone wrong and noticed that his father was not with them. He stood up. Charolette had thrown her weapons to the floor, frantically running up the stairs, calling for his two sisters and baby brother.. She had come back down, arms full with his youngest brother Rio and sister Michele. Mikaylah was following her mother, looking bewildered and confused.
"Renny." Charolette stated. This was the first time he had ever heard his mother since she abruptly returned home. Her voice was panicked, strained as if she had been crying, or was about too. Then there was the fear. This scared the bajeebus out of the boy. He had never seen his mother looking so scared in his life. His mother was fearless, a sorcereres. They can't be scared. "Hunny, take your brother and sisters and floo to Rodi's house. Your things will be there when you get there. When you do get there, tell her that I sent you, and you will stay there untill I come to retrive you. Do not leave her house unless she is with you and all of you are equipt with your wands." She usherd them all to the fireplace, handing Rio to Mikaylah and setting Michele on the floor. She grabbed Renaldo by the shoulders, bringing close to her. "Don't, I repeat. "Don't come looking for me. Stay with Rodi, and protect your brother and sisters. I'll be back in due time." She pulled out what seemed to be a letter. "Give this to Rodi. It'll explain everything." She gave quick kisses to all her children and one large hug. "I love you."
With that, she shoved them into the fireplace, throwing in a handfull of floo powder. "Rodi Trenez's house!" Charolette watched as her children were englufed in flames and were gone. She turned on her heel again, speeding back up the stairs and hurring to the attic. "Sirius, may god protect you untill I find you." She muttered, grabbing several weapons and running down to the basement.
Once the door had opened, barks and whimpers were heard. The familys' two pet dogs: Lady and Latrice, both golden labradore retrivers. Charolette threw back the small gate, letting the animals through. They stood in front of their owner, waiting to be harnesed. And Charolette did just that. The dogs were equipt with healing items and extra supplies.
"Go through the side door. Wait for me. I'll be there in a second." Charolette stated, jumping up yet again and running towards Sirius' study. She stopped at the desk, and finding the one item she needed: The Orb. "Damn, gone." She muttered before taking the stake of Damnation into her hands, and thrusting it into her bag.
She me the two dogs in the side lawn, waiting patiently. She attached them to the leash and ran. They ran for all their might before apparating to the Grand Caynons once again. The dogs were released to sniff and try to gather sent of Sirius and the Monster that had attacked them. Lady let out a mournfull howl.
"The thing dragged him back up here then." She muttered, looking closely at the ground, spotting the foot prints of the monster, and the drag marks of her husband. They went a good half a mile down before stooping once more into the caynon. "And back down to the lair. Lady! Latrice! Here girls! Come on, we have to get down there before it kills him and eats him. You know what to do." On cue, the two dogs began jumping down various rocks to reach the bottom with Charolette behind them.
Charolette groaned as they were getting closer to the bottom. There were more signs of blood. Most likely from Sirius' body. This monster bled black, not red. She gave a strangeld hiccup and continued. Her dogs reached the bottom before she did, sniffing around and pointing in the direction that Sirius had been taken. The dogs tore off at a run, howling with a scared Charolette racing after them.
"Oh gods still be alive Sirius. Please, still be alive!"::
Charolette awoke with a start in a cold sweat. The sky above her was dark and stars littered the sky, dancing their array. But there was no time to admire the beauty. No patience, no heart to do it. Instead, Charolette stared at the brownish rock that surrounded her deep in the canyon. It had been a little of a month since her husband had fallen into the clutches of this new Monster, falling into it's torture and could very well be dead. But Charolette couldn't give up. She couldn't bare to go home to her children without their father and just give up hope. He had to be alive still. He just had too. Lady and Latrice watched her intently, probally trying to understand what she was thinking by her body movements.
As if to confort her, Lady heaved herself from her spot, and came to lay her head on Charolettes' lap, whining slightly. Latrice soon followed suit. The three just sat there, watching the stone, waiting till it was light enough to continue. Hours went by, and Charolette had not said a thing.
The sun slowly crept over the horizon, daybreak had come. The dogs jumped up, stretching and lapping some out of their water bowl before dumping it onto the stone and packing the bowls away. Charolette slowly stood up, stretching as she went. The continous search for Sirius was starting to take effect on her, making her sore and feeling old.
Truth was, she was only 35 years old. And 35 wasn't considered old in the Wizarding World. In fact, it's still very young. Wizards live longer then muggles do with the influence of magic. Albus Dumbledore should be hitting the 200's by now. Though Charolette did not know the answer, since she had been gone for 10 years and a month now.
Charolette gave the command, and the dogs began sniffing out the sent of Sirius again. They had been following the same path for a month or so now. She longed for a change of scenery, to see her family, to see Rodi. But she had to find Sirius first. She just had too. Her children could not grow up without him, they needed him. She needed him. Forcefully, Charolette picked up her pace, urging the dogs to do so. Lady let out another mournfull howl. But somehow, this one sounded strange.
Then it hit her. The sent was stronger. They were so much closer. Lady and Latrice let out a louder howl and tore off running. They had found him. She was sure of it. Charolette tore after he pets, heart racing as she panicked and wept silently. A few minutes of running had brought them to a cave opening. There were smears of blood where Sirius must have gotten a new wound and was being dragged across the rocky floor. Her heart gave a sudden drop as she spotted something glittering in front of her. She stooped.
Sirius' last weapon. His dagger.
Her heart clenched. He had no weapon now to protect himself with. The man was as good as dead. She had to go into the cave and get him out of there before it was too late. Lady and Latrice watched her expectantly, waiting for the signal. Charolette bent down.
"We're going in." She said quietly. "I will go in first, just in case. Come in behind me in ranks, and come in slowly. Be quiet and follow me. I'll have lumos going so you can see. Shhh.." Taking a deep breath, Charolette edged around the cave opening, walking along side the wall. She could hear the soft padding of her pets feet as they followed one at a time. "We're going in." She whispered to herself, feeling the tug at her heart pull harder as the distinct smell of blood tickled her nose.
There was no turning back now. No way she could back out and call for help. She was there, and she had to do this. For Sirius. For her children. For herself.
:::: God what the hell have I gotten myself into? Sure, I know I can be reckless, but going in without help? Oh god, please still be alive Sirius. Please be alive. ::::
They had been walking for at least an hour, the smell of blood getting stronger. She was so close that she could taste the blood in her own mouth. Her heart was racing she was sure the dogs could hear it. At least, she could hear it in her ears. Something made her stop instantly.
A light.
There was a light ahead in what seemed to be a room. A bloody light! Charolette hurried over to the room, her dogs behind her on her heels. Stopping in the doorway, Charolette pushed down the urge to cry out. Sirius sat at the back of the room, slumped over a rock, looking worn, beaten and tired. She ran to him by instincts.
"Charolette!" Sirius whispered excitidly, letting the woman pull him into a fierce hug. "Charolette! You came!" She gave a supressed sob release, pulling him back to look him in the face, tears running down her cheeks.
"Of course I came." She whispered, not wanting to let him go. "I love you. I had too. Oh Sirius, you don't know how worried I've been." At this, she captured his lips into a kiss that both had been longing for. Charolette broke it off, kneeling, watching as the dogs kept watch on the door. "Come on. We have to get out of here." Sirius groaned as he was lifted to his feet. 'I'm sorry baby.." She muttered, dragging him along. "Where is the monster?"
Sirius huffed slightly, bendning to pet Lady and Latrice. "He left about 5 hours ago to the back cavern of this cave. He won't be back for another 3 I'm assuming." Sirus answered, straigtening up. "How are we going to get home?" Charolette then conjured a car. But not just any car. "The Dragon Fly?" Sirius muttered, sounding awed.
"We can't walk the entire way, Sirius." Charolette chastized. "We're going to drive it out of here, and then a good several miles away before apparating to Rodis'. I would apparate now, but it's too dangerous with you like this. You have to be seated." Charolette heaved her husband into the backseat, laying him down. "Shh love, we're going to get out of here and get you to St. Mungos. Lady, Latrice, in girls." Charolette looked around her, there was no sign of life besides them. 'This is going too easy.' She thought desperately. 'way too easy.'
Seated in the drivers seat, Charolette zoomed out of the cave. The car wasn't very loud, but at full speed it was like a herd of Hippogriffs. Then came the horrendus howl of the monster that had taken Sirius. Charolette sped up the car even more.
Once back in broad daylight, she looked into the review mirror. The thing was still following in hot pursuit, close behind. Charolette cursed loudly, putting the car on automattic before standing through the sunroof, how and arrow in hand. She cringed at the thing gave a horrible high pitched shriek as the arrow inbedded itself between the eyes, puncturing the brain. It was dead before it even had time to think. Ducking back down into the car, Charolette took off the automatic, taking control of the steering wheel. 'Rodi Terez!' She thought savagly. The car gave a very loud pop and was gone.
When Charolette opened her eyes, she was parked in front of her best friend Rodis' house. She released a relived sigh, resting her forhead on the steering wheel, letting herself be overcome by emotions.
:::: Oh god.. ::::
She turned around, to see Sirius grinning at her. He was still a bloody mess, but still as handsome as ever. Charolette felt herself grin, before jumping out of the car, opening the back doors. Lady and Latrice jumped out barking madly.
"RODI MARAN TEREZ! GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE NOW!" She screamed, carefully lifting Sirius out of the car the best she could. Soon enough, Rodi had appeared in the doorway, and had bolted down the steps at seeing who yelled for her.
"Oh god! Charolette!" She sputtered, taking ahold of Sirius and lugging him out of the car. "We thought you were dead! You're children have been emotional basketcases! Not to mention me! Do you know what the hell you put me through?! You could have died!"Charolette just grunted, lifting Sirius' feet out gently, so she wouldn't injure him further. "What happened to you mate?" Rodi mused, looking over the man that she was holding. He gave a grunt.
"Bloody monster sent me rolling down the edge of the Grand Canyon. Hid me in his cave for a month and a half. What the hell does it look like woman!" Charolette wound an arm around her husband as the three made their way up the steps to the front. Inside, Rodi yelled for the kids to stay where they were, that everything was alright, and she would be up in a minute. "Lay him on the couch while I call St. Mungos. I'll be only a minute." Charolette nodded, obeying orders and sitting on the edge, smoothing Sirus's hair back. He was grinning at her.
"What?" She asked, not sure what the occasion was. He needed medical treatment and fast.
"Thank you." He said, taking her had and kissing it."I love you." She released a shaky breath and laugh before her face going stern again. Rodi entered the room with 4 Wizards clad in white. They levitated Sirius onto a stretcher before going back through the fireplace without so much as a word. Rodi hugged herself, watching Charolette.
"Oh Charolette!" Rodi sobbed, throwing herself at the woman, burying her face into the nape of her neck. "I thought both of you had died! I was so worried! The kids, oh god, they've been so worried. Rio hasn't had a decent nights sleep ever since you left. He's been having nightmares, and I can't find the time to brew him some Dreamless Sleep Potion. Renny has been the worst, so depressed and scared. Never ever do that again Charolette!" Rodi's death grip on Charolette made her uncomfortable.
"I want to see my children." Charolette stated, pushing Rodi away. "They need their mummy. Please." Rodi grabbed her hand, and running up the stairs to where the Black children were playing. Charolette inhaled a sharp breath, tears rolling down her face once again. Rio was the first to spot her.
"MAMA!" He shreiked, crawling the little distance to meet the woman bent down. Every child hurled themselves at their mother, crying hysterically and laughing.
"I'm never leaving again." Charolette muttered, hugging all four children tightly "Never ever again."