Can they make a difference?
Chapter 15: No way out
Pairings: Goku/Vegeta, Harry/Draco, Ron/Hermione, Severus/Remus
Disclaimer: I don't own so don't ask
WARNING: Go back and read the first chapter. Implied rape (sorry) but it must be done.
/ Thoughts /
:: Telepathy ::
~oOo@oOo~
Severus was at his husband's side. Dumbledore moved out the way to allow him better access.
"Why didn't you warn me, Albus?!" Snape spat.
"There was no time. Fudge showed up with the intent of arresting you."
"What do we do now? Our Fate is sealed once they make me take Veritaserum and reveal my mark."
The door opened again, revealing Vegeta. "Grab the Wolf and follow me."
Severus didn't even wait for Pomfrey. Normally, Severus would have argued with the infuriating Saiyan prince but his partner's life and that of his children were in his hands. He scooped up Remus and fled the room, following the prince to the tower. It was still early morning so they didn't run into any students at this time.
"You can settle him in the boys' room," Vegeta ordered.
Severus laid Remus on the bed. He turned to go but the werewolf held onto his hand. Severus could tell that all of this running around was tiring out his lover. Bending down he kissed Remus' trembling lips.
"I love you, Rem, and no matter what happens I will always love you. I will do everything in my power to keep you safe," Severus declared as tears marred his vision.
"What about the babies, Sev?" Remus didn't want to believe that he – they were going to lose their children.
Severus took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. Onyx orbs stared sadly into dimly glowing ambers. "I…I'm not going to lie to you Remus - there is a high probability that we will have to terminate them."
The werewolf began sobbing. Shoulder racking wails could be heard down in the common room. Goku was about to go up when Snape surfaced. There was clear evidence the professor had been crying but the stoic face said otherwise.
"Where's Vegeta?"
"He's with Shigeta. He will join us later, but right now I need to get you out of here. I'll come back for Remus later," Goku explained.
The younger Saiyan reached out to touch Severus on the shoulder when the portrait swung opened. In stepped the Trio, Draco, and Trunks.
"Goku! Professor Snape? What is going on? We just left the Great Hall and Aurors are on an all out witch-hunt for someone. They even body searched us before we could leave the hall," Harry nearly shouted.
"You mean they tried to body search you. As soon as one of them laid a finger on Harry, Draco's magic went haywire. Several of the Aurors went flying across the hall. To make matters worse, when they tried to restrain Draco, Harry's magic flared," Hermione supplied.
"Yeah, well at least I wasn't the one who blew a hole through the ceiling," Harry said in his defense.
The group's eyes turned toward Trunks.
"What?!" he asked, defensively.
"Uncle Severus-"
"I meant to tell you, Draco, about Remus and I being married but…" the professor began.
"No, I don't care about that. I'm thrilled that you and Lupin are together. Personally, I didn't think that you were ever going to settle down - or get laid for that matter - but that's not the point. We want to know how the Daily Prophet found out about you being a Death Eater," Draco questioned. He knew about his godfather spying for the Order but knew nothing of his father's activities.
"I don't know. However, I have a pretty good guess."
"So what happens now? If they get their hands on you, you're as good as dead," Harry interrupted. "And from what we read in the Prophet Remus will be in danger also."
BAM! BAM! BAM!
The occupants stood still, watching the opening.
::It's the man from the hospital:: Vegeta sent to everyone, coming out of his room holding a crying Shigeta. He had been trying to quiet her for the last forty-five minutes to no avail. ::Kakarott, get Snape out of here. We will handle them.::
Goku latched onto Snape and shimmered from sight. Ron and Hermione sat on the small sofa. Harry made himself comfortable on the other while Trunks disappeared into the kitchen to make refreshments. Draco stood by the portrait to welcome their guests.
::Go ahead and let them in Draco. Remember everyone - not a word about Snape being here. If there is one slip up you won't have to worry about the Wolf. You'll have me to deal with.:: Vegeta threatened.
All the kids gulped. They knew the Prince didn't make idle threats. Hermione and Ron quaked with fear as Oozaru Vegeta popped into their minds.
The young Slytherin opened the door.
"It's about bloody time," Fudge complained wiping his brow with a dark folded handkerchief.
"Sorry for the intrusion, but it seems that Professor Snape is missing, as well as Professor Lupin. By any chance have you boys (Hey, I'm a girl), sorry Miss Granger, and girls seen either one?" Dumbledore asked with some amusement in his eyes.
"Why would the professors be here, sir?" Harry asked politely, but Fudge wasn't fooled. He knew the prat was hiding something - or someone. He still had his suspension about the boy helping Black escape in his third year.
Baby shouts of discontentment rang throughout the tower cutting off any further talks concerning the missing Potions Master and his lover.
"Ggrrhh! I would fuckin' appreciate it if all of you would lower all of the goddamned noise out here!" Vegeta shouted, irritated that he couldn't get Shigeta back to sleep.
"Now, now Your Highness, children are present," Dumbledore admonished.
"What are you doing here?" Fudge demanded of the Prince. He turned to the Headmaster, "Albus, this goes against school policy to have Muggles living on the grounds."
"Prince Vegeta and Mr. Son are temporary assistant instructors," the Headmaster replied as if nothing was out of the ordinarily.
Fudge held his tongue. This was not going to plan at all. He wanted Snape, and the greasy bastard (correction: drop dead gorgeous bastard) had managed to slip right through his pudgy fingers. Arresting the Potions Master would have worked in his favor, especially since re-election was coming soon.
"Search the rooms for him and Lupin, and consider Lupin to be dangerous," Fudge said.
"You can't do that! Professor-" Harry protested.
"I'm
sorry Harry, but there is nothing I can do – I must allow the search," Dumbledore answered.
Harry jumped up, Draco by his side. "I won't let you hurt my godfather!"
They stood side-by-side, wands drawn, moving as one as they focused on their intended targets. Fudge and the Aurors stepped back, as did everyone else in the room. The sky quickly darkened and the castle shook on its' foundation as a massive magical power surge ripped its' way through every crack, splitting the ancient frame.
Dumbledore saw first hand the intensity of bond mates working as one. He had witnessed the power of their parents, but their magical strength was nowhere near that of their offspring – otherwise the conflict against the Dark would have ended sooner. Yes, Harry and Draco were the key to winning the war and ending Voldemort's reign.
~oOo@oOo~
The sun was all ready past its' zenith when Goku and Snape reappeared. Snape had been in one dome-shaped house, but this one was quite different. They walked into the two-story domicile.
The inside reminded Snape of his family's cottage where they spent their summer vacations up until his parents' death. That was when he so foolishly gave his soul to that bastard. The living room was spacious with a colorful area throw rug on the otherwise bare wooden floor.
There were only a few pieces of furniture, with a small television set off to one side. Further in was a huge circular dining table. The kitchen itself was open with many cabinets a lined on one wall with a sink. Pots and pans hung from a utility rack near the stone hearth stove. Over all, the care of the downstairs area was impressive.
The front door opened again. A woman with jet-black hair tied in a tight bun walked through carrying an arm full of groceries.
"Hiya honey!" Goku sung out.
"Don't you honey me you big oaf! Where the hell have you been? And where's Vegeta?" Chi-Chi stopped when she thought about the reason why the self-centered prince was not with her ex-husband. "Oh, Kami! He didn't miscarry, did he?"
Snape looked at the female with raised eyebrows.
"Now, Chi-Chi," Goku said, smiling, his hand behind his head, "Don't start. Vegeta and the baby are fine, but I don't have much time. I'll explain everything once I get back. Um, Chi-Chi this is Professor Severus Snape. Professor this is my wife Chi-Chi. Anyway, play nice while I'm gone, bye." And he ITed back to Hogwarts.
Chi-Chi sighed, rolling her at the lean professor. She went into the kitchen to put away the groceries she purchased, growling, "Figures he'd leave me with another one of his damn strays."
Snape glared at her back, he heard her comment and didn't appreciate it not one bit. Black was the only stray trying to be top dog and he definitely didn't want to be associated with the mangy mongrel.
She finally finished and turned to stare at him, arms crossed. "So, you're a professor, huh? What is it that you teach?" she asked.
He had only known her a few minutes, and he already wanted to throttle the annoying female. No wonder Goku left her for Vegeta.
"None of your business," he snapped.
"If I didn't know any better I'd swear to Kami you sound like that jerk Vegeta."
"Madame at the risk of sounding like a jerk I'd swear you were a bitch by nature," Snape retorted crossing his arms over his chest much like the haughty Saiyan Prince.
"How dare you say such a thing to me in my own home!" Chi-Chi screeched.
"Believe me it was quite easy," he shot back.
Chi-Chi was about to kick the egotistical bastard out of her house when she remembered he was a friend of Goku's. He grated her nerves just like Vegeta. For a moment he reminded her of him but how could this guy be related to over bearing prince?
She took a deep calming breath before she said something she wouldn't be able to take back. "Dinner will be in a few hours. The bathroom is upstairs to the left and bath house is outside to the right then straight ahead." She turned away and began preparing for the evening meal, dismissing him.
The professor was shocked! She gave-up without a fight. Well, that wasn't fair. Maybe he would get a crack at someone else later. For now he mentally shrugged his shoulders and did as instructed, going upstairs to make himself more presentable, because Merlin only knew how long he would have to hide here, unable to use any magic.
~*~*~
Fudge and the Aurors stood still as everyone else moved out Harry and Draco's way. This was the first time Ron and Hermione had actually seen Harry and Draco using their magic together where they weren't on the receiving end.
"We are only warning you once Minister – leave now," Harry and Draco said.
"Now boys you couldn't possibly curse us even if we weren't on school grounds. We are Ministry officials," Fudge declared, confident nothing would happen.
However, his expression changed when Albus said, "Ah, Cornelius, I forgot to mention, Mr. Malfoy and Mr. Potter are Soul mates. It's true they cannot currently perform curses; they won't be allowed to do that until they are married. However, they are already in tune with each other. You do remember what occurred the last time bond magic was performed, don't you Cornelius?" the Headmaster casually reminded him, smirking the entire time.
Fudge paled considerably as he recounted what Albus said. He didn't want to risk his Aurors lives' or his own. "Okay, you win – for now, but mark my words, this little victory will be short lived."
The Minister left in a flurry.
Once Fudge was gone everyone exhaled with relief. Harry and Draco slumped to the floor. Ron and Hermione helped them the sofa. Trunks finally emerged from the kitchen once the excitement was over. He handed the couple tall goblets of water. Both accepted the refreshment. After they regained their breath, Vegeta came back downstairs.
~~All students please return to your common rooms. All prefects please assist teachers. Headmaster Dumbledore, your presence is required at the front gate~~ Professor McGonagall's voice boomed throughout the school.
A problem had occurred. Parents and the media were causing a riot outside the entrance. Shouted protests could be heard as the students returned to their quarters. The story in the morning paper had everyone in an uproar regarding Professor Snape's loyalties, not to mention the safety of the children if he is apprehended. Concerned parents didn't want their children being taught by someone who was in league with You-Know-Who or placed in danger by a feral werewolf.
"Gentlemen, Miss Granger, it seems that we must keep Professors Snape and Lupin's whereabouts to ourselves. Harry, Draco please refrain from any use of combined magic. The effects would be quite devastating. Now, Prince Vegeta will instruct you on what to do." Dumbledore bid them farewell and wished them all good luck.
Vegeta explained about the fight between Snape and Fudge. Needless to say, they were all astounded.
"How is Professor Lupin? I mean he can't be handling this very well?" Hermione asked.
"Don't worry too much Mione I'm sure the Professor is doing just fine," Ron reassured her. However, Harry didn't seem convinced.
Harry just wanted it to end. He didn't want any more of his family and friends to get hurt because of him. Maybe he should turn himself over to that snake, but if he did that then everyone would definitely be out for his blood for surrendering to Voldemort.
Draco curled up on the couch ignoring everyone. He was exhausted from the display of power. He could no longer keep his eyes open slowly drifting off to sleep. Ron and Hermione took this as a clue to head over to their common room. Trunks also decided that it was time to part ways. He needed to find his mother. Bulma had been locked up in the lab Professor Dumbledore had set-up for her.
He shook his head at that thought. His mother would never change no matter where they went.
Vegeta finally put his daughter down to sleep and waited for the return of his mate. Hopefully, all of this would blow over soon, but he sensed something stirring brewing on the horizon. Trouble was coming and it had Voldemort written all over it.
He kissed his baby before lying down to get some rest before his lover showed.
~oOo@oOo~
-At the Ministry two days later…
"You were supposed to have arrested that traitor, Fudge! What the bloody hell went wrong?! No, excuses you know that my Master hates excuses."
"Well, uh, it's like this Roethke, Dumbledore somehow managed to get Snape out of the castle…"
And that's how the story went until Roethke was satisfied with every detail. "Even though you don't wear the Mark, Fudge you are very good patron. Here, my Master had this prepared before the traitor was properly punished. Careful, you might want to use gloves."
Fudge looked at the parchment with curious eyes.
"It's a portkey. Snape and Lupin are untraceable. We are assuming they've escaped into the Muggle world since we haven't been able to find them for three days. This will locate the werewolf.
"Put this somewhere where the animal can be detained. Once he is there contact me immediately. Snape will try and free his bitch. When Snape is back with us he is going to pay for ever betraying our Lord."
With those parting words the aristocrat swept out of the Minister's office nodding politely to the underprivileged employees at the Ministry of Magic.
Fudge went down to the basement of the building to a holding cell and placed the parchment in the middle. It unfolded itself and split into two pieces then vanished.
~oOo@oOo~
Chi-Chi had prepared an all-out feast. The Z warriors were gathered at the Son home as well to welcome their friend and new baby. Vegeta stayed off to the side relaxing beneath a large shade tree watching everyone. His eyes landed on Snape and Lupin.
The couple was off in their own little world. Lupin was laying on his side with is head in Snape's lap while the professor lovingly ran slender fingers through loose sandy brown hair as his other hand rested on the enormous swell of his lover's belly.
Vegeta looked up when Professor Dumbledore made an appearance.
"Hello Prince Vegeta."
"Hn."
"Headmaster?" Snape said from behind the elder wizard. He had seen him walk up through a grove of trees that surrounded the Son's property.
"Severus my boy. How are things going?" he said, turning his attention away from the Saiyan.
"Fine," Snape lied.
"And Remus?"
"He's tired all the time. He's not due for another two and a half months but the stress of everything that has happened is zapping his strength. We were about to go back into the house when you showed," Severus replied watching his lover take a seat next to Goku and Gohan, who were trying out eat each other, the father winning yet again.
Vegeta slipped out of sight, heading straight for the Gravity Room. He had put off training for a day and was ready to get back to it.
Goku looked up in time to see his mate slink off toward the Gravity Room and followed, grinning.
"I wanted to see you before I left. I just wanted to make sure that you two were getting along in the Muggle world," Albus said.
"Damn you, Albus! I hate it! I can't do any type of magic here. The only bright side to this is that Remus is enjoying himself whenever he can get out of the house," Snape cursed.
Dumbledore laughed at Severus' outburst, but he knew it was safer to hide out in the non-magical world. They walked over to Remus. Just as the Headmaster about to sit down next to the werewolf a letter appeared.
All chatter stopped, but before Severus could shout his warning, Remus picked up the parchment. He felt that all too familiar tug at his navel and disappeared.
"Noo!"
~*~*~
Vegeta was setting the gravity when a piece of paper appeared in front of him. He picked it up to move it out of way when he felt his navel being pulled from the inside as darkness clouded his vision before he passed out.
Goku was at the door when he saw his lover vanish. "VEGETA!!!" He ripped the door off its' hinges, trying to reach his mate, but he was too late. He spun around when he heard Snape shriek.
They met each other outside the Gravity Room. Snape was holding another parchment in his hand.
Hello My Dear Severus,
You have probably just realized that I have something of great importance to you. What are you willing to do to get him back?
Don't bother with contacting anyone, not even Dumbledore, because I know you won't jeopardize your husband's life or that of your unborn child.
Give me what I want and I will allow your husband to live - if not I kill him and the child. Oh, just in case you're wondering what it is that I want, it really is quite simple…I want you.
Also, if Vegeta's lover is with you as you're reading this please let him know that I will take very good care of his mate. Vegeta is a worthy prize for producing the next generation of Slytherin heirs - my heirs.
You will receive another parchment within two days with a portkey that will deliver you to me.
Lord Voldemort
"That bastard! That lying, fucking bastard! Albus-" Snape turned to the man who was the closest he had to a father.
"Severus, I…" the elder wizard was thinking on a plan of action.
"I might have a suggestion."
Everyone turned to the light voice.
"Bulma! When did you get here?" Krillin asked as he ran to her before noticing the small baby nestled in her arms.
"At the risk of sounding stupid - what are you doing with Vegeta's baby?" the monk questioned.
The blue-haired genius smiled at her short friend. "I just arrived back with Goku. He told me what happened. I'm here to take care of Shigeta while you guys save our friends. As for my suggestion..."
"Yes, yes Miss Briefs," Dumbledore prodded, the twinkle having returned.
"For one, we need Professor Snape's help or this isn't going to work." Said professor looked up when he heard his name. Bulma then proceeded to explain in detail on how they were going to rescue Vegeta and Remus.
Goku listened but his mind was on his mate. How could he have let this happened? How did Voldemort know where to find them? It didn't make any sense, but one thing he was sure of - he and Snape were going kill that bastard once and for all.
~oOo@oOo~
Nighttime had descended on Hogwarts. The teachers were unusually quiet this evening. Harry was leaning against Draco's chest sleepily. Draco had started sitting with his fiancée letting everyone know that Harry was officially off limits especially after they saw first hand what would happen if anyone tried anything.
Draco was worried. He hadn't heard from his godfather in almost a week and it was keeping him from having a good night's rest. Harry was not getting much sleep either since neither Sirius nor Remus had owled him about how they were doing. They shouldn't have been surprised - Dumbledore did explain right after Remus and Severus left they would not be able to contact them for fear of You-Know-Who finding them. But even so, they should have at least heard of something from Black. The animagus had been gone longer than a week.
The blonde Slytherin eyed the head table for any signs that would tell him what was going on. Draco nudged Harry waking him.
"Hm, wh-?"
"Come on love time for bed."
Harry tried stifling a yawn. Ron and Hermione laughed at his failed attempt. "Harry you need to get some more rest. You look terrible," Hermione said.
"Yeah, mate. You look like sh-"
"Don't you dare finish that sentence Ron, if you know what's good for you," Harry said through another yawn.
The teens cracked up laughing.
"You're probably right. I am a bit sleepy," Harry admitted rubbing his eyes.
"Well, off to bed with you." Draco stood, bringing the Gryffindor with him.
Once in the safety of their tower, Draco wasted no time in getting Harry up to their room and into bed. He slid behind the dark haired boy, pulling him close. Draco kissed Harry on his cheek whispering good night.
"I'm scared Dray," Harry said out loud in the stillness of their room.
"I'm scared too love. I'm sure that Dumbledore has everything under control," Draco told his future husband.
"I'm just worrying myself to death over nothing. I'm sure someone would have told me something if any had happened," Harry said as he snuggled further into the eiderdown.
Both were asleep in no time once they stopped talking.
~*~*~
Around 3 o'clock in the morning, Draco was jolted wide awake.
"NOOOOOOOOOOO!!! PLEASE!!! STOP!!!"
Draco woke with a start when Harry started screaming in his sleep. He did everything that he could to wake the Gryffindor but nothing worked. Harry was thrashing as if he was having a seizure because of whatever he was witnessing.
"NONONO!!! YOU'RE HURTING HIM!!!"
The Slytherin prince finally went to his last option and used the fireplace to call Madame Pomfrey. The mediwitch came through as soon as Draco told her about Harry, who calmed a little but not enough to ease his upset mind.
"Help me get this down him. Hold his arms, Draco or he'll knock the potion out of my hands," Pomfrey instructed as they struggled to administer the Dream Sleep potion.
After a half hour of Harry screaming he settled fitfully on the bed. Red swollen eyes searched the room. The mediwitch was sitting at the desk writing what he guessed was a letter or report of some kind. Harry found Draco asleep on the chair next to the bed.
As Harry tried to move from the bed, a pair of strong pale hands held him in place. "Don't even think about moving Mr. Potter. You gave Mr. Malfoy quite a scare."
"I'm sorry," Harry croaked. His throat was sore from all of the screaming.
"Harry?" Draco woke up in time for the answer. "What did you see?"
"I saw...I saw…oh, god…how could any one be so cruel," Harry sputtered. He wanted to get rid of those horrible images. Harry was now crying. "Voldemort," he whispered. "Voldemort has Vegeta."
Poppy and Draco stared at the pale sallow face teen. Harry put off further any questions as he said, "Voldemort wants Vegeta to bear him a child."
The only reason why Harry could have been screaming was not from the evil wizard casting a Cruico or an Unforgivable curse; it was because Voldemort was forcing himself onto the Prince. Vegeta was being raped and Harry saw the whole scene.
~oOo@oOo~
Lustrous amber eyes blinked tiredly. Remus quickly became aware of his surroundings. He turned over on his side then he felt his stomach. Long minutes passed before an elbow bumped his hand. The werewolf looked around his cell. The bars were of silver. He shivered at them with some trepidation. He heard footsteps coming from the entrance at the end of the long passage, but he didn't dare go near the bars to investigate.
"Well, well, well. It seems that we've finally caught our animal."
"Fuck you Malfoy!" Remus hissed. "Where the bloody hell am I?" he demanded.
"Such language, Lupin and you call yourself a teacher? If you must know you're being kept at the Ministry of Magic holding prison for dangerous creatures. At any rate, I'm very pleased to say that you're going to be the final nail in Snape's coffin," Lucius proclaimed then he leaned closer coming into the light. "Don't expect a rescue you are as good as dead."
But Remus was reading something else in the former Slytherin's glittering silver orbs. Hope. Lucius backed away from the bars that matched his eyes.
"Also you'll have some company just as soon as my Lord is finished having his fun." Lucius eyes betrayed the sadness of his statement.
"Who?" Remus was too tired to think.
"Come on Lupin, you're smarter than you look. The one person the Dark Lord would possibly want who can provide him an heir other than Potter."
Startled golden eyes looked alarmed. No, it can be…it just can't. Then Remus just started laughing.
"I don't see any humor in this situation," Lucius said, smiling in spite of himself.
"Am I invited, or is this a private party?"
"Roethke, I was just questioning Lupin about the whereabouts of his missing lover," Lucius said to the other wizard.
Remus now understood the Malfoy elder - he was covering for someone.
"And what pray tell was so funny?" Roethke asked.
"Actually, I was just about to let Malfoy in on a little secret. You see I've figured out that you have the prince, again. Not only will you have my husband to contend with, now you have Goku to deal with as well."
"Your husband is nothing more than a second-rate wizard who has betrayed our Master and must pay for his treachery. You, Lupin, will help us in capturing him. As for the Saiyan…" Roethke vented before turning to Malfoy. "Our Lord is ready for his prize. He wants you ready him as quickly as possible." Then he left.
Malfoy was about to depart as well but Lupin stopped him. "Lucius, why are you doing this? I know you and Severus are friends," he whispered.
The Death Eater turned back to the cell. "If I didn't Remus, not only would I die, but my family would as well. I will risk no harm to them," Lucius barely said.
"You know what's going to happen once Goku and Severus get here?"
"Yes."
With no other words left to say, Lucius walked away from the tiny cell.
"Oh, by the gods, Voldemort, what have you done?"
~ TBC ~
A/N: What's the deal with this new guy, Roethke? I don't trust him. Something tells me he's up to no good especially hanging around with Fudge. Oh, man can you believe what the snake did? What do you think is going to happen now that Vegeta and Remus are captured?
Were you expecting it to happen? Good if you weren't. I do try to make this a mind bender ^_~ Well, stay tuned if you want find out about our Prince.
Comments and suggestions are most welcomed!
Nemesis
~oOo@oOo~
Teaser for Chapter 16: Never make the same mistake twice
"Ready! Hold them back!" Lucius shouted above the deafening noise.
"We can't! There're too many!" a woman shouted back. Her face was smeared with soot as well as her white robe.
Lucius looked beyond the defensive when he caught sight of it. Loud roaring in the distance was enough to stop everyone on the battlefield.