Author's Note: As usual, and explanation is in order. This is actually a fanfiction inspired by another author, Robin4. She has written one of the most amazing Harry Potter alternate universe fanfictions ever, a series called the "Unbroken Universe." To understand my story, you'll have to read at least "Promises Unbroken" and "Promises Remembered" although there are a number of stories that fall in this set. My story is a look into Sirius' time captured by Voldemort from her story;) Just FYI!

Disclaimer:I own nothing Harry Potter. That is all property of the great JK Rowling. I own none of the song lyrics. Those are all property of Savage Garden. I don't even own the basic concept that this story is based on, because that is owned by Robin4 of this fanfiction site. Honestly, I don't own anything, but I have fun writing it anyway!

"And we stare each other down

like victims in the grind

Probing all the weakness

And hurt still left behind..."

--"Tears of Pearls," Savage Garden

"Love Will be the Death of You"

I see that look in your eyes. That mixture of hatred, pain and defiance. I've dealt with it before. I've broken it. Savored the sweet sight and sound and taste of victory as the will bends, the soul twists, and the mind warps and finally snaps. I've actually had the pleasure of seeing it happen. The beauty of it, so visible. The body reflecting the changes of the soul. I've watched the defiance in their eyes fade and seen their resolve waver. Is there really someone waiting? Does anyone care that I'm here? Why am I fighting? I can see the thoughts run through their minds. Doubt is such a precious seed. Once it takes root, it chokes all resistance. They wilt, shoulders sagging, eyes glazed over. Sometimes they laugh. That's a fair sign that their minds are lost. Usually, they grow silent. One of mine hasn't spoken in five years. I keep him in one of the nearer cells. I enjoy walking by and looking at him.

The cell across from his, by the way, is reserved for you, for when you break.

I see that look in your eyes. Even when you're screaming, your eyes are clear. It's part of the reason you intrigue me. I want to take your mind apart and see how it works, like a clock that I have no need to put back together.

Why won't you break?

Is it your friends? Your love for them. How did you put it, you would "die, rather than betray your friends..." Is that right? Your little friend, Wormtail visited me yesterday. It's a shame he didn't die for you, isn't it?

Ah, was that a flicker of pain I saw? I think it was. Feeling betrayed? Poor fool.

So, tell me... I'm curious... which is worse, physical pain or the knowledge that you're surviving for no reason.

I enjoy both. I only wonder sometimes.

Go to hell? Maybe you are cracking, Black. I thought you of all people would have noticed by now...

...you're already there.

"We twist and turn where angels burn

Like fallen soldiers we will learn

That once forgotten, twice removed

Love will be the death...

The death of you."

--"Tears of Pears," Savage Garden

Author's Note 2: So, there you have it. I hope you enjoyed reading this. Please review!