Disclaimer: I do not own these characters. They are J.K.Rowling's creation. I just corrupt them to my fancy.
Rating: M just to be safe due to mature themes
Summery: A story of love loss pain and revenge, how far will Remus go to find his true love? Slash which is a male&male relationship. If you do not like do not read. Major spoilers for OotP and spoilers for PoA & GoF
A/N: My first fic and I hope you like it.
Chapter 6
"Why have you summoned me?" A soft and soothing voice filled the air.
Remus looked up and saw a woman with a snow white wolf beside her. She looked young and was wearing a white flowing gown. On her back she wore a wolf's pelt with its head resting on top of hers. She had long ebony hair but her eyes fascinated Remus. He had never seen anyone with his eye color before, amber with flecks of gold. Her skin was pale and he thought she was magnificent. She radiated beauty and power. She smiled at him and in this moment he felt at peace and everything that had happened was forgotten. He was captivated by her presence.
"Why have you summoned me? It has been so long since I have walked this realm. I have been forgotten no longer of importance to these beings. I hate this world and what it has become. Then I heard the long forgotten call of one of my children and I had to come. Why did you call me here?"
Remus rose and bowed before her.
"I have called you here to ask a boon. I know I am in no position to ask but you are my only hope."
"Tell me what it is you seek and maybe I will grant you your boon."
"I, I ask you to return Sirius to me. He was sent through the veil, a gateway to the Other World. I-."
"I do not return the dead. Those who pass into the Other World do not return. How dare you ask this of me." Her soothing voice had disappeared. Remus could now add angered Goddess to the list of things he had to deal with. What a fine mess indeed.
"He was not dead when he passed through. He was only stunned, unconscious. He was not meant to pass into the other realm. He deserves to be returned. He is a brave man an honorable man. He had twelve years of his life stolen and has loved ones here who need him, and a cause that needs him. I beg of you please return him so he can live the life he was meant to. He has so much to offer this world. I would do anything for his return." Remus could not continue due to the lump in his throat.
"If he was not dead when he passed through than he can not choose his resting place, he can not find his peace. He is to wander with the lost souls, those condemned to an eternity of pain and suffering." She looked into Remus' eyes and saw pain and despair. Airitech's gaze bore into Remus trying to understand why this human was so important.
She did not like to see her kindred suffer. What she found within Remus was strength. He had been through many trials and hardships. He had gone to great lengths to summon her and it had cost him. She saw it in his eyes; he had crossed lines he never thought to before. His recent transgressions did not change who he was. She could see that he would carry these actions with him always. Taking in the air around him she also felt love. But the love she sensed was a burden and was causing him considerable pain. Both wolf and man were grieving the loss of their mate.
"This man, Sirius you called him, was you mate. I can feel the pain you are carrying. I can ease that suffering. I can release you from your bond to him. You will be free to seek another."
Remus could not believe what he was hearing. He just stood there and stared for what seemed an eternity. "I do not wish to find another. No one could replace Sirius."
"Why do you care so much for a human? The humans of this time are unworthy of respect or kindness. They hunt my kin. They think we are evil beasts to be destroyed. If they had their way you would never have existed. They have made you ashamed for who you are. I can see the self loathing you feel every time you look at the moon. You used to love the moon and now it repulses you. The moon that gave you a gift, made one of its children, which holds more power than you can imagine disgusts you. These humans did this to you. I am being asked to spare one who belongs to this race, I think not."
Remus could see the rage in her eyes; this was not going as he had planned. He started chewing on his bottom lip, took a deep breath and then looked Airitech in the eye with all the strength he could muster.
"It is true most humans would love nothing more than to see the world rid of my kind. Most think I am a dark creature a beast. Some see me only as the parts I have, useful for dark magic, but there are some who do not see me this way. Sirius never saw me as a beast. He saw me as a man and nothing more. Being a werewolf did not bother him; he saw it as an extension of who I was. He went to great lengths to help ease my monthly suffering. He along with others found a way to be with me when I transformed so I would not be lonely.
Through his actions I was able to experience the thrill of howling under the moon and running with a pack. Through him I felt acceptance, friendship, belonging and love. His love for me was, is the greatest thing I have ever known. He has the biggest heart I have ever seen and will do anything for those he loves. He would have died for me and I for him. This world lost a great man and I beseech you to bring him back. I would gladly trade my life for his; I would do anything to have him returned. There is so much for him to do here, he has a Godson that needs him and the Order needs him. I need him."
Remus took in a much needed breath and felt a tear roll down his cheek. He had not realized he was crying. He looked at her and hoped she could see what he was saying was truth.
Airitech regarded Remus she could see the truth behind his words. This fascinated her that a man had such a love for one of her own. He truly had to be a man among men. She walked over to Remus and ran her hand along his cheek, wiping away the tears that littered his face. She now shifted her focus towards Bella still bound on the boulder.
Bella had lost a lot of blood and was barely holding on to consciousness. Bella although in her weakened state was in awe of the goddess before her. But she could not help but be afraid as well. Would she be let go?
Airitech walked over to where Bella lay and gazed into her eyes.
"You are the one who sent Sirius through the veil." Bella just shook her head in agreement.
"He was your kin and you did this?'
"Yes he was a disgrace to his family. He chose a different path and ended up on the wrong side. I killed him and am proud to have rid him from the Black line. I was taken here against my will and demand to be released. My Lord will look for me and will seek revenge against those that wronged me here." Her voice was barely audible.
Airitech's eyes flashed with anger.
"You demand? You are in no position to do so. I find you to be grotesque. You would kill your own family for gain. You are nothing like Sirius. You can struggle all you like but your life is mine for the moment and there is nothing you or your Lord can do about it. Your Lord is nothing compared to me. He is nothing more than a parasite." She turned to Remus, "would you take her life in exchange for Sirius'? Right now a blade to the heart could you do it?"
Remus walked over and grabbed the dagger. He held it over Bella's heart. A million thoughts raced through his head. He tried to block out Bella's screaming. He could do this, couldn't he? Taking a life is taking a life even if it was Bella's life. Would Sirius be able to look him in the eyes again after he found out? Could Remus face himself? He had never killed anyone before. He took a deep breath and made to plunge the dagger into her heart. For Sirius he would do anything. He would and could live with the consequences.
