(Disclaimer: Still don't own anything or anyone from Harry Potter.
Author note: Sorry once again for being so late with this. My chapters should come a bit faster now. Many thanks to Dania who helped me write this chapter. -hugs Dania- I hope you like it all! Maya's father finally comes into it!
Chapter 9: Help From the Unexpected
Maya awoke in a cold, damp dungeon. Her student robes stuck to her tiny frame, as her honey colored eyes scanned the darkness trying to find a trace of something to tell her where she was. Her long brown hair was dirty, and sticking to her face, as she broke out in a nervous sweat.
Voices were heard outside the door. "Should we give her something?" One whispered while the other said,"not till boss gets here"
The tiny child stood up, shaking all over. She limped to the door, and banged on it with small fists. "Hey! Can someone hear me!?" She shouted, in hopes of getting free from her prison. The two voices grew silent and there were muffled hurried steps. She frowned darkly, not understanding what was going on at all. She walked over to a corner of the room, and slipped down to the floor, her eyes fixed on the door.
Shortly after a small slit in the door banged open and a tray was shoved through and the slit was shut tightly again. She crawled over to the tray, and looked down at it. She sighed. "I guess it's better then nothing." She mumbled, and sat indian style. She started to eat the food like a child who hadn't eaten in months.
There were loud noises heard outside and the door was flung open and fire light spilled into the room. "Maya get up now!" A voice said sternly.
Her eyes went wide, not knowing what was going on. She whimpered, and backed up against the wall, fear filling her eyes.
"Unless you wish to stay in here do as your told," the voice said.
She quickly got up. She shivered slightly, as the dungeon was cold. "W-who's there?"
"Let's not worry about that till we get somewhere safer to talk." The voice said again, "just follow me"
She walked towards the voice, her eyes scanning for any sign of danger.
"Follow me up the stairs please, there is a room on the third floor where no one shall bother us."
"Ok." She said simply, and followed the figure up the stairs, her head hanging. "Can I go see my mom please?" She asked softly.
"NO!" The voice said rather harshly.
She whimpered softly, and wrapped her arms around herself, hugging herself tight. She had no clue where she was, all she knew was she wanted her mom. "Are we almost there?"
"Yes now be quiet!" The voice said as they reached the landing and he walked to a door in the far corner unlocking it.
She walked inside the room like she was ordered to do. She wanted over to a small chair, and sat down, pulling her knees to her chest. "Who are you? Where is my mom?"
The figure walked to the fireplace in the room and started a fire. "First off how do you know your mother?"
"Well, when I first came to Hogwarts, she told me.." She frowned looking at the figure. "Who are you!? Why are you keeping me captured?!"
The man sighed. "She should've kept our agreement."
"What agreement? Who are you?" Tears came to her eyes. She was frightened.
"I'm your father!" he blurted out, "but you may call me Luke if you so choose."
She looked down at her small hands, and sighed. "Ok, Luke. When can I go back to my mum?" She asked softly.
"At this point never." Luke sighed. "Way too much danger."
"Why is there danger? I just want to go home!" She whimpered, and buried her face in her knees.
"There are evil people out there that wish to do you harm." Luke said quietly, "that's why all this is happening and the only way to stop it is if you do something."
"What do I have to do? Will I be able to go home if I do it?" She looked up, her honey eyes growing with happiness.
"Yes but you must join this exclusive club first." Luke replied.
"A club?" A smile brightened her face. "I use to be in lots of clubs when I lived with my old parents.."
"This club holds no real parties but we do hold meetings." Luke told her.
She frowned. "Aww, man, I like parties!"
"Do you like tattoo's?" Luke asked offhandedly.
"Well, I always did, but I'm not old enough to get one. My old mommy said so. She said only bad people get tattoos."
"Well to be apart of this group you get a really special tattoo." Luke admitted.
"O?" She pouted sadly. "I'm not allow to get a tattoo though. I bet my new mommy would be really mad if I did."
"Well you don't have to show her do you?" Luke said, "it could be a special secret and you really will love this club."
She sighed slightly, but not really understanding anything, she just nodded. "Alright. I won't tell her."
"Good now wait here please." Luke said and left the room.
She scanned the room, and noticed a little bed. She got up, and went over to it. She lied down on it, and curled up in a tiny ball, staring at the door.
There were a lot of noises in the hall and a little shouting. "YOUR LETTING HER GO!" One voice was heard saying.
She got up, and shuffled quietly to the door. She opened it a crack, and looked out.
Luke was shoving a man back down the stairs when he saw her head peek out. "Get back inside." he whispered.
She looked terrified. "What's going on?" She asked quietly, tears coming to her eyes once again.
"Nothing that concerns you." Luke said, "now please back in the room I will be there shortly."
She nodded, and watched him for a couple more seconds before disappearing into the room. She went to the bed again, and sat down, staring at the door, waiting for him to come in.
Luke returned shortly with two things, his wand and a book. "Hold out your left arm please."
She looked up at him, and frowned slightly. "Will it hurt?" She asked softly, not giving him her arm just yet.
"Only for a moment just like getting a shot."
She whimpered, and backed away at the mention of a shot. "I don't like needles." She whispered quietly. "I hate shots! I don't wanna hurt!"
"I won't be using a needle just my wand and I promise only for a moment." Luke told her; "don't you want this cool tattoo?"
She sighed, and nodded. She held out her left arm, screwing her eyes shut tight. Luke quickly said the incantation and then pointed his wand at her arm. A quick flash of green light and the mark had appeared. "All done."
She opened her eyes, and a few stray tears rolled down her cheeks. She looked at the mark, and smiled. "Wow. It's cool looking."
"I told you it would be," Luke smiled. "Now wait here and look through this book, while I make sure we can escape without detection."
She nodded, and crossed her legs like she had downstairs when she was eating her supper. She put the book on her lap, and started to flip threw it.
Luke quickly sent the other people on their way with assignments and returned. "It is now safe to leave."
She stood up, tucking the book under her arm. "So, are you taking me to mummy?"
"I am taking you as far as Hogsmende," Luke replied "I am sure you shall find your way from there."
She grinned. "Yea, there is a passage in Honeydukes into Hogwarts."
"Really?" Luke said, "interesting."
"Yep, but it doesn't let anyone in with bad intentions." She shrugged. "It'll let me in though, 'cause I'd never hurt anyone!" She announced happily.
"That's good" Luke replied as he led her through the wooded area
She nodded, and bounced about around him. "So, why'd you steal me anyway? Mom's going to be really mad you know. Oo! And Snape too!" She scowled. "I missed his detention!"
"I didn't exactly steal you," Luke said, "and have that mom of yours write you a note or something."
She stopped suddenly, and frowned. "Hey, if you are my dad, and mum is my mum. Why aren't you two together?"
"That is none of your business," Luke said roughly, "I know your mum wouldn't want you to know."
She scowled darkly at him, and stuck out her tongue. "Well, you're a meanie mo." She pouted, and bounced on ahead of him.
"Fine," Luke muttered, "just like her mum."
A stick came flying, and hit his arm. "I HEARD THAT!" The tiny child shouted.
"Definitely like her." Luke said with a slight laugh.
Another stick hit his arm, this time harder. "DON'T TALK BAD ABOUT MY MUM!"
"I wasn't that was a compliment."
She shook her head, and crossed her arms over her chest. "You don't like my mum for some reason.."
"We never got along that well…" Luke sighed
"Why not?" She asked softly, wanting to hear more about her mom and dad when they were younger.
"You really should get back you mum must be worried…" He sighed, trailing off.
She shrugged slightly, and nodded. "Probably." She looked at the man for several minutes, before wrapping her arms around him in a soft hug. Luke stiffened at first not used to contact but then returned it a bit lightly
She looked up at him, and smiled cheerfully. "Am I gonna see you again?"
"Just maybe," he said with a small smile.
She hugged him again, and smiled. "Good. Maybe you and mommy can get along, and we can be a family, eh?"
"Maybe." Luke said wistfully
She grinned and nodded. She started the long walk towards Hogwarts, taking the path that lead to the front gates. She turned around, and waved at him, a bright smile lighting up her pretty face. Luke waved back and watched her silently as she walked through the gates.
(Author note: Awww! Her daddy isn't as bad as I made him out to be, eh? Next chapter is Snapey fun, and death eaters make another appearance, as does her dad.)
