Remus was busy getting things ready in his basement. He had a cot set up next to a far wall and a square table set up in the middle of the room. The table was covered in black cloth. With gloves he carefully placed a small silver cauldron in the center and four black candles marked the corners. Remus took a flat stone out of his pocket and wrote a name across it and placed it on the table. He also placed a mixture of herbs near the cauldron. He went over the spell in his head, it was based on an old magic similar in principle to the dark mark, it should work it would work. It was now or never. He placed his wand on the table and retrieved a dagger and Sirius' document. He lit the candles and placed the stone in the cauldron. He held the paper over the cauldron and pierced the footprint with the dagger. The foot print started to bleed and crimson droplets fell onto the stone.

"Anima ad anima (blood to blood)

Li convoco (I summon thee)

Anima ad Anima (blood to blood)

Ritorno qui (return to me)"

Remus took a mixture of chicory and dandelion and threw it in the cauldron.

He picked up his wand and held it at the ready. With a pop a figure appeared, who was rather dazed and confused as to how they arrived in a basement.

"Glad you could make it Bella." Before she could react Remus bound her in chains.

He took her wand and snapped it in two before placing her on the cot.

"What am I doing here half breed?" Shrieked Bellatrix as she struggled with her binds.

"You can scream all you want but I warn you I have more wards and charms on this house then you can possibly imagine. No one will hear you no one will come for you."

"Answer me! How did I get here? Why am I here in this hovel? I demand answers."

"You are not in a position to demand anything. But if you must know you are here because I wish it. I have use for you. I summoned you here using blood magic; with any Black blood I can summon any Black relation. It is actually very similar to the way Volde–"

"Do not speak his name you vile creature!" Bella shouted glaring at Remus.

"Do not interrupt. I suggest you shut up or do you really want to test my limits?" Remus' eyes bore into hers; he almost wished she would push him too far. She was a loathsome being who did not deserve his mercy.

"Still holding a grudge? Upset that I killed your mate? He was a filthy blood traitor, he did not deserve to walk this earth and if I could have killed him sooner I would have. My only regret is that his death was too quick and too painless. What's the point of bringing me here? You can't bring him back." Hissed Bella, she had wished she could have had the chance to torture her cousin a bit before killing him. She could see the half breed's reaction to what she had said. She laughed, she wasn't worried. Remus was always proper and always let Sirius do the fighting; there was nothing he could do to her.

Remus could feel his rage overflowing, the wolf wanted to rip her throat out. The wolf wanted to tear her limb from limb for what she had done. They wanted her dead, but she was still needed, she would get what was coming to her. He just needed to keep the wolf in check for a little bit longer. He walked over to her and looked her in the eyes. He wanted her to see into his eyes to see the wolf that hid within.

"That Bella dear that is precisely what I plan to do and to do so I need the blood of an enemy."

"You couldn't you do not have it in you. You are a tame creature and could not hurt a pixie. You are a lap dog." Bella laughed wondering how many buttons she could push.

"You think I am not capable of inflicting pain that I could not spill your blood?" He raised his wand and pointed it at her.

"Oh this is perfect! What are you going to do? Are you going to tickle me to death? All you are capable of is casting inferior spells. I do not fear you I pity you." She sat back and stared at Remus.

"What is it that you said to Harry at the Ministry? You need to really want to cause pain -- to enjoy it." He shortened the distance between them, "Crucio!" He watched as her body writhed in agony. Her screams echoed in the cellar. As her body continued to twitch he stood over her, "do you still have doubts as to my abilities or what I am willing to do?" A wicked grin spread across his face as he saw pain in Bella's eyes. He turned grabbed the cauldron and walked up the stairs.

Remus entered the kitchen and poured himself a double of fire whiskey. He hoped the drink would calm him down. He had come this far and wasn't about to let his anger ruin it. There was still much to be done. He placed the cauldron on the stove and turned on the burner. He couldn't believe he used an unforgivable on her, granted she deserved it but he had never even thought to use one before. Well might as well be hanged for a dragon as an egg he thought. He searched through a drawer and took out four silver spoons and put them into the cauldron. He sighed, why did everything need to involve silver. Yes he knew silver was 'pure', was strongly associated with the moon and it enhanced and empowered one's psychic abilities and intuitive perception. He hated doing this delicate work wearing dragon hide gloves. He checked the cauldron and noted that the spoons were melting nicely. He went and retrieved a bag from the corner and emptied its contents on the table. When the silver spoons had melted he poured the liquid into a round mold and thoroughly cleaned the cauldron. Before the silver set he placed a small piece of hematite for grounding, a piece of jade for protection, a piece of fluorite for peace and a piece of lapis for power at the four points of the mold. He waited for it to harden and then fastened a cord to it. His amulet was now complete.

It was almost time to start the ritual. Remus sat on the edge of the bath tub and turned on the hot water. He added a few drops of pine oil to the water, pine helped with grounding, strength and cleansing. When the tub was full he turned off the tap and disrobed. He sank into the hot water leaned back and closed his eyes. He tried to shut out Bella's incessant cries for help. Daft woman wouldn't shut up he should have placed a silencing charm on her. He needed to focus; he went over the task before him. He went over the ritual and spell over and over again. He knew the steps, but kept thinking about the blood of the enemy. Would he really be able to go through with it? Well he did use an unforgivable already today so why should he worry about spilt blood? Would Sirius think less of him for what he was about to do? What will the Ministry do if they find out? Too late to

worry about it now will have to deal with it when the time comes. All that matters is getting Sirius back.

If this was the only way to do it then so be it. Sirius was worth it, he needed Sirius back and so did Harry. Sirius lost twelve years to Azkaban and did not deserve to have his life end this way. The full moon was only a few days away and for once Remus was glad. It would give him the added strength he needed for this venture. The wolf would not let him falter. Remus got out of the tub, dried off and dressed. He would change before the ritual.

Remus packed the items he would need into a bag and flung it over his shoulder. He headed into the basement. He stopped by the table and pointed his wand at it. He muttered a spell and quickly moved towards Bella.

"Get up it's time to go." He held out his hand to help her to her feet.

"I am not going anywhere with you."

Remus grabbed her by the arm and lifted her as if she weighed nothing. Bella tried to resist but against his heightened strength there was nothing she could do. He took her to the table and held her hand firmly on it while he grabbed it with his free hand. She tried to break free but couldn't, his hold on her was too strong. Remus thought it was funny how she tried to struggle; he looked weak but was far from it. His strength had always come in handy he remembered how shocked Sirius was when they used to wrestle. Soon he was jerked forward his feet left the ground and he was speeding forward. He could still feel Bella next to him as they were pulling onward. His feet hit the ground and he looked at Bella to see if she arrived safely.