Chapter ten

Disclaimer on chapter one

Ruby told Sabo what happened with the time turner, about Potter and his friends, and about Snape. She told Sabo everything about Snape. Sabo laughed.

"What's so funny," Ruby asked.

"It must be love. All of that to happen in a matter of weeks," Sabo teased.

"HA! Snape just proved that he is an ignorant pig!"

Sabo looked skeptical. "I'm sure that's exactly what you think."

Ruby had training the next day. She was surprised that Voldemort was in good spirits.

"Good morning, pet," he greeted.

"Good morning."

"I have a new type of training session for you today."

"What?"

"You will see." With a wave of his wand, the scenery changed to that of a jungle. "There is a minotaur in the middle of this jungle. Find it, kill it. It is not a magical beast for you to keep, but one that is to be disposed of. Are you ready?"

"Yes."

"GO!"

Ruby started running. Different monsters jumped out at her and she had to defeat them along the way. It was taking her forever to find the Minotaur. She only knew she was getting closer, because she could hear it growl and stomp angrily. As soon as she came upon it, it charged at her, throwing her back against a tree.

"Fire!" She slightly damaged the beast but it came upon her again, this time pinning her to the tree with it's horns and trying to grab at her with it's mouth. She squirmed and wiggled. "Mars!" She extended her wand and summoned Mars who, as he swooped in, freed Ruby, dragging it's long talons acrossed the Minotaur's back. It then threw the Minotaur up into the air, reared back its head and barbequed the minotaur dead.

"Very good," Voldemort said as Ruby sent Mars away. "You have become very powerful." His arms wrapped around her, and Ruby instantly felt the difference between this hold and Snape's. "I need you to get dressed, we have something we need to take care of in the reception room."

"What's going on?"

"Just business. I need you there."

"Ok."

Ruby dressed in a black and grey kimono like outfit. She entered the Reception room with her hand maids at her side and went to sit in the front beside Lord Voldemort. There were many Deatheaters in the room, and two held a man, head bent, who looked as if he had just traveled through Hell. The meeting was boring for Ruby, until the end.

"Now, on the case of this lost man." The two men who held the man dragged him forward. "Now you have proven your renewed loyalty have you not?"

The man nodded.

"Your mark is refreshed. You will serve with the group of hand maids to the Empress of the dark."

The man looked up at Ruby, who looked down on him. Ruby briefly heard Voldemort say the meeting was dismissed and could hear the murmur of people walk out, leaving the Dark Lord, the Hand maids, Ruby, and the man on the ground, Severus S. Snape.