I am so sorry for the delay of this chapter and its shortness; I was way too focused on getting level 50 in Everquest 2. (Which I did get on April 4th). I pounded this chapter out as quick as I could 'cause I felt horrible about not updating for awhile. Anyway, tell me what you think. The next few chapters are going to be more fast paced, I have an idea and it will affect Atani's life greatly. Remember, this section isn't following the book and what little of it does (like in this chapter) is tweaked with. Thank you to those of you who have reviewed and I do apologize for the shortness of this chapter. Can't wait to hear what you think and hopefully the next one will be longer. I would like to get a chapter or two done on some of my other stories as well though. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day.
Chapter 27
All was quite except for the sudden scream that came from Atani's lips. Draco was jolted awake by the sound of his cries. He quickly wrapped his arms around him, shaking him lightly to wake him. A worried look crossed his features as he saw the tears streaming down his partner's face. Gently he brushed them away, holding him close.
"Wake up baby." He whispered, petting his hair and face.
He awoke and immediately clung to him, gripping at his shoulders and burying his face in his chest. Softly he sobbed, shaking from the nightmare, "I don't have a problem with torture but that was way too far." He whispered, clinging to him tightly, "I have to ask papa to stop sending them." He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.
Draco gently stroked his hair, "Go back to sleep Atani, I'll write a letter to father."
Atani nodded, clinging to him tightly and slowly falling back asleep even though he had no real desire to fall back into the realm of dreams. He dreamed again, this time he saw his father's snake sink her teeth into what looked like the weasel's father. Atani couldn't help but smile until he remembered that he was supposed to be playing the good boy. Slowly he crawled out of bed, sighing, he was going to have to tell Dumbledore about this one. Pulling on his robe he walked out to find the headmaster. The moment he stepped out the dorms he saw Snape walking down the hallway.
"Professor?" Atani called out after him, "I need to talk to you, now."
He stopped and faced him, "What is it Harry?" He asked, "Shouldn't you be in bed?"
He took a deep breath, "I believe that…Weasley's father is in danger, dying. I'm not sure where he is but he was bitten by a large snake. If you don't do something soon he'll die."
Snape blinked, looking at him for a moment before nodding, "Alright, go back to bed, I'll take care of it. I promise."
Atani nodded, "If you don't then I'll hold you responsible if I'm right and he dies." With that he walked back inside, crawling into bed with Draco and snuggling close, "Night love." He said softly.
The next day none of the Weasleys were in class. Either Snape had upheld his promise or he hadn't and Atani's dream had been true and the Weasley patriarch was now dead. As Draco and Atani were making their potion Snape came over to speak with them.
"Mr. Potter, I need to speak with you after class." He said before looking at their potion, "Perfect so far, see to it that this level of skill you've been showing me continues." He said before walking away to yell at a pair of Gryffindors for making their potion wrong.
"You think it's about my dream last night?" He asked, adding in the final ingredient.
Draco continued to stir for a little bit longer, "More then likely, yes." After he spoke he bottled some of the green liquid and took it to Snape's desk.
Atani sighed, "Alright, I guess I have to wait for him now."
"Want me to stay?" When the black haired Slytherin nodded he smiled, "Alright."
As soon as the room cleared the two of them walked over to their Professor, "Sir?" Atani said softly, "What was it you wanted to speak with me about?"
"Your dream last night, it was true. Mr. Weasley is fine. He's recovering nicely. I just thought that you should know. Also, Professor Dumbledore would like you to come to him the moment you have another dream."
"Alright Professor, I do wonder why he didn't listen to me before when I told him about my dreams." He shrugged, "Oh well, let's go Drac, thank you Professor for telling me."
The rest of the day passed quickly and there was still no sign of the Weasel or the rest of his family. He wondered what they would say when they found out it was because of him that their father was still alive. He looked forward to their reactions and he was going to love lording it over them. That evening after supper he was called up to Dumbledore's office. Inside was the entire Weasley family, well, what of it he knew. Ron glared at him slightly causing Atani to raise an eyebrow.
"Excuse me sir, but what am I here for?" He asked, ignoring the red heads.
Dumbledore smiled and was about to speak when the Weasley matriarch spoke, "Thank you so much Harry for saving my husband." She immediately pulled him into a big hug.
Atani froze, he did not like this woman touching him, "Umm, you're welcome." He said, unsure of what to do. He really wanted to push her away but that wouldn't fit with the image he was trying to portray, "Could you let me go please?" She immediately let him go and straightened his robes for him, "Thank you." He paused, "Is there anything else or can I go get my assignments done?" He looked over at the Weasleys, "You don't have to thank me." He said before walking out, not waiting for an answer. Once he was safely out of the office he shuddered, "I need a bath." He said softly, quickly making his way down to the dungeons and his dorm.
The moment he was inside his room he began pulling off his robes. Draco blinked at him from his bed, wondering what he was doing. He put his quill down and watched him shed his clothes.
"What's wrong? Not that I'm complaining about the strip show."
Atani shuddered, "Weasleys." He shuddered again, "One of them hugged me." He quickly went into the bathroom and began to scrub himself clean.
Draco laughed, "So I take it the reason you were called up there was because of your dream?" He asked, walking in to the bathroom and sitting on the counter.
"Yes." He said, scrubbing away, trying to get himself nice and clean, "They wanted to thank me. The matriarch hugged me." He shuddered again.
He laughed again, harder this time, "I'm so sorry love. My poor Atani."
Atani sighed and stepped out of the shower, drying himself off with a fluffy green towel, "I feel better now."
Draco smiled and hopped off the counter, strolling over to him. Gently he kissed him purring, running his hands through his dripping hair. Atani's eyes closed in bliss and he pressed closer, returning the kiss happily. Draco smiled and pushed the towel away, tracing over his body.
"You're so beautiful Atani." He whispered before pulling back.
He blushed slightly, "Thanks Drac."
"Let's wait for this summer before we do anything else." He said, smiling at him and laying a light kiss on his lips before walking away.
"You brat!" He said, picking up his towel and wrapping it around his waist, "You're a tease too."
He smiled at him over his shoulder, "I know but you love me anyway." He said, going back to his quill and roll of parchment.
Atani shook his head and sat down, pulling out his assignments and getting to work, "Yeah, I do." He leaned his head on Draco's shoulder for a moment before getting to work.