Chapter Two
By Chang LikoDisclaimer: See Chapter One
In the Forbidden Forest, a place where not even the bravest of witches or wizards would ever dare to enter alone, a single girl lay in a patch of dark green moss, her entire body bloody and bruised. Surrounding this girl, were creatures hardly seen by human eyes. Centaurs, Griffins, Unicorns, and many more species unknown to even the wizarding world had come to watch over the broken angel that had appeared in their midst.
At first, no one would approach the girl. She seemed so lovely, just laying there, her body's life fluid seeping from the various deep wounds covering her body, the victim of fate. When the soft glow from the moon broke through the dense branches of the forest canopy, encasing the angel in its warm embrace, she began to float upwards, the worst of her wounds healing themselves as a pair of pure white wings appeared on her back for a brief second before disappearing as she floated back down to lay on the earth.
As the glow of the moon receded, a dark skinned Centaur came forth, gently gathering the girl into his arms. Turning to his herd, he said, "I'm going to take her to Dumbledore. I think he should know that our Angel is back with us."
That said, he trotted out of the forest, heading for the school, taking care to watch where he was going so that he wouldn't wake his precious burden. What he didn't know, however, was that he was being watched.
At the Gates of Time, Pluto frowned. Turning to her Queen, she questioned softly, "My Queen? Are you sure that she should be back with them? I know that Voldermort has been defeated, but with her being who she is, do you think that it is safe for her to be alone there?"
Sighing, Selenity shook her head, saying, "I cannot have my daughter unhappy. I just won't allow it. But, you are right. I'm not entirely certain that it is safe there. That is why I want you to send the rest of the outers there. She doesn't know them, she doesn't know that they remain loyal to her and our family. Also, I wish for you to go there as well. But don't interfere in her life. You may become friends with her, but you are not to let her know who you really are. I do not want her unhappy. And tell Uranus to try and keep herself under control. Serenity is there to find her true love."
Chuckling, Pluto nodded, replying, "Uranus always was really protective of the Princess, even when she was just a child. I remember a time when Serenity was only a few years old and one of the castle children stole her toy. I remember Uranus threatening harm to the child's older brother for not controlling his brother better. I seriously do believe, if you hadn't come along, that she would have followed through with her threat."
Smiling fondly, Queen Selenity nodded, saying, "I think that she would have as well, which is why I did show myself."
Pluto nodded, questioning, "When did you want me to send the outers after the Princess?"
"I think that you should probably give her a few days, and then send them. It's going to look strange either way, being that Hogwarts has already started the new school year, but that can't be helped," Queen Selenity replied.
Nodding, Pluto said, "I'll let the others know. Do you want me to wake Saturn as well, my Queen?"
Nodding, Queen Selenity replied, "Yes. I want Saturn there as well." With those words, Queen Selenity turned to leave, saying over her shoulder, "Keep me informed of my daughters welfare, Pluto."
Bowing, Pluto nodded before leaving to talk to wake Saturn.
Back at Hogwarts, the dark skinned Centaur had caused quite a stir upon entering the school, seeing as how the Centaur herd seemingly loathed the wizarding race. Entering the Great Hall, he walked past the long tables, heading for the Staff table where he now had the attention of the entire staff.
Coming to a stop in front of the Headmaster, he gently shifted the girl in his arms, saying, "I thought that you would want her brought to you right away, Albus."
Eyes twinkling madly, Dumbledore chuckled, glancing over at the Slytherin table before standing and saying, "I think that it is about time that Serenity rejoined us. Although, I do wonder why she has chosen now to come back. But I see that she is hurt. Poppy? Can you join us please?"
With those words, the three of them exited the Great Hall, leaving the other Professors behind to try and calm the students who were, by now, wondering who the girl had been.
To Be Continued…
A/N: Like?? Just to let you know, it's in Harry's final year, and he defeated Voldermort a few days before school started. I have it this way, purely because of the fact that I don't like Voldermort and don't even want to try writing a scene with him in it. *Grins* Anyways, Hope you like. Review!!!!