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Night 18: Dante Part 2

Harry sat with Severus in the Potions Master's private quarters. The only reason they were alone was because Edge had talked Dante into letting them have time to themselves. Dante had agreed only because he didn't want the quarreling while he was training them.

"You're awfully quiet Potter."

Harry shook his head and leaned against Severus. "I'm fine. Don't worry."

"Who said I was worried?" Severus looked down at the 20 or 21 looking 15 year-old.

"It sounded like you are." Harry said with a small smile.

"Well I'm…" Severus paused when he got a glimpse of what Harry was thinking about and wrapped an arm around him. "I know." He whispered.

Harry looked up at him. "I'm scared."

Severus looked calmly at Harry using his other hand to gently caress the young mans cheek. "I'll protect you… 'till the end." He whispered before the 26 year-old looking Snape pressed his lips to Harry's.

Harry sighed into the kiss, wrapping his arms around Severus's neck. They broke apart for only a moment before they dove right back in. Severus shifted a bit to have better access to Harry's mouth and run his tongue over the boy's lips. Harry moaned and pulled Severus closer to him.

"Ehem. Hope I'm not interrupting anything."

The two jumped apart and Severus growled. "Go away Edge."

"I would, naturally, but I need to talk with Harry." Edge replied with a smirk.

Severus nodded and Harry kissed his lips lightly. "See ya later Sev." He said walking out with Edge.

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"I thought you wanted to talk to me?"

"I do."

"Then why are we just sitting out here?" Harry asked looking away from the lake.

Edge sighed and fell back onto the grass.

"Edge?"

The older vampire sat back up and looked at Harry. "You going to be okay?"

"Of course Edge." Harry smiled. "Thanks for being concerned."

Edge shrugged. "That's what I'm here for."

Harry turned to face Edge. "You could help by telling me more about Dante." He said hopefully.

"What is it with Dante?"

"I don't know." Harry shrugged. "I just want you to finish, that's all."

"Oh, okay." Edge said with a smile. "Well let's see…"

(flash back)

"Two years after we met, we had gotten real close. You didn't see one of us without the other."

"Come on Dante." Edge said pulling the vampire along the moonlit street.

Dante moved to walk beside Edge. "Why do you want me along so bad?"

Edge shrugged. "I just do. Does that bother you?"

"No, but…" Dante whispered stopping and turning Edge to face him. "I have to leave tonight."

"Leave?" Edge looked at Dante confused. "Why?"

"I've been found out Edge. It's dangerous now for me here so I need to leave to be safe."

"Can't I go with you?"

"Why? You can't have grown that attached, have you?"

Edge moved to wrap his arms around the vampire's waist and layed his head on his chest. "Dante, you are my only true friend that I have. I can't let you go."

"And it seems like only yesterday you wanted nothing to do with me." Dante mumbled. He looked down when Edge nuzzled against his chest. "Come on Edge." He whispered comfortably. "You're making me feel guilty."

"Then take me with you." Edge said desperately.

"I can't Edge. You wouldn't be able to keep up with me. You would also be in danger Edge, you're only human."

Edge stepped away from Dante. "Then turn me."

"WHAT! No I will not. It's out of the question Edge." Dante turned and started to walk away.

"Dante!" Edge called going after Dante. "Why not?"

Dante turned to the 19 year-old. "You would be stuck in a life in which you can never die Edge. I care for you to much to do that to you."

"But Dante…" Edge started but didn't finish. He hung his head and sighed.

Dante sighed and ran a hand through his hair. He turned and looked at the raven-haired mortal. "You really want to change your life forever to be with me don't you?" Edge nodded slowly looking back up at the vampire. "You realize what being a vampire entitles right?"

"Yes, of course I do."

"Then why in the world…"

"I want to stay with you Dante." Edge took a few steps. "And before you ask, I don't know why."

Dante sighed again and layed his hands on Edge's shoulders. "I'm not going to turn you…" he put a hand over Edge's mouth when he went to talk. "…completely."

"How come?" Edge asked removing the vampire's hand.

"When you're half you can still live like a human to some point. You will still have some reactions to sunlight and still have cravings for blood but that's just about it. Sure you want to do this?"

Edge nodded and jumped when he felt an arm go around his waist. He closed his eyes when Dante tilted his head to the side. Dante licked at Edge's neck, letting his fangs graze the skin before sinking them in. Edge gasped in slight pain as the fangs pierced the skin. Pleasure racked his body as Dante sucked the blood out of him.

Dante held Edge firmly to him, moaning as the sweet, warm blood filled him. His eyes flew open when he heard talking. Slowly lifting his head, Dante pulled Edge closer to him.

"What is it?" Edge asked weakly.

Dante didn't answer. Carefully, he picked Edge up, bridal style, and started to run.

"Dante?" Edge whispered, his voice slightly hoarse. "What's going on?"

"Hunters." Dante stopped, put Edge's feet on the ground, and waved his hand over the boy's eyes; which were barely open. "Sleep."

The last thing Edge remembered was Dante picking him back up.

"I thought I might find you two here."

(end flashback)

"Oh, hi Dante." Harry said turning around.

Edge chuckled and stood. "Where else would we be?"

"You could've been anywhere." Dante smirked, walked up to Edge, and wrapped his arms around him. "You do realize how late it is, don't you?"

"Of course." Edge smiled wrapping his own arms around Dante's neck. "We were just about to head in."

"Sure." Dante said before taking edge's lips as his own.

Harry stood and watched the two with a smile. They seemed perfect for one another.

"Um, you guys?" Harry said getting the two's attention. "It's late."

Dante smirked. "Of course. Come on, and you can even be in the middle if you'd like."

"Uh, thanks, but no thanks." Harry replied heading for the castle. "Sev is the only one I need."

"That's what I thought." Dante mumbled before pulling Edge to the castle.

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Chapter 18 peoples. Sooooooooo Sorry it took so long to update. Hope you can forgive me.

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