Author's Note: Naturally we all know that I have no ownership whatsoever of Harry Potter and his fellow wizarding mates, or of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Original characters are mine.

Thank you FireSenshi2 and Trickster32 for your reviews.

FireSenshi2 – Severus is going to need an even bigger hug after this chapter.

Trickster32 – It just sounded like it fit by putting the bit about Sirius in there.

Warning: TRIGGER CHAPTER AHEAD! Contains rape.

Chapter Twelve

Timeout

"I was thinking..." Remus mutters the next morning, softly kissing Severus's neck and face.

"Mmm?"

"You and I take the girls down to the lake for a few days? When was the last time you had a good swim?"

Severus thought on this, and then shook his head. "It has been a long time."

Remus gently ran delicate fingers along Severus's gills, which gave off a tickling sensation that made Severus squirm a little under his partner, a back of the throat sound of pleasure escaping. This practice wasn't something Remus often did, as he knew how sensitive Severus in the area, only going near the area when it's permitted, though sometimes, in case he wasn't sure, he'd get close to see what Severus might do, a gentle push away was all it took for Remus to know not to pursue, this morning was a little different. He could sense Severus still wanted this confirmation that he was, indeed, desirable to Remus, even with everything revealed last night. Plus, it did confirm something that Remus had suspected for awhile as he went along the neatly evened out slits along Severus's sides; they were reacting differently to his touch. Even as he carefully moved down and started to wet them with his own saliva – which was this huge welcome to Severus just knowing the gills were getting wet. It didn't matter how good it felt by Remus's careful tongue and mouth, he wasn't well, and he knew it.

Severus had been putting off the chance of swimming, whilst at Hogwarts; he didn't want to risk being exposed, so he just used either a simple tub or shower to help him get through. When he was home... he just got distracted, putting it off.

"You need to be in water, Mon Cheri Sev," Remus said to his partner.

"I know," said Severus.

"Then it's settled!"

It took a little over an hour for the family of four to be packed and ready and leave. The lake itself was a good hour's walk from the house – well, made shorter of course if they wanted to.

Crystal clear and pristine were just two of the many ways one may describe the lake and its surroundings. The lake had always been there and some of the original rock formations and trees; however, when Severus, who was heavily pregnant at the time, had moved into the Lupin homestead that in time became the Lupin-Snape home, and Remus, wanting to make the entire area feel welcoming for him and adjust as best as possible, created special extras, especially when Severus wouldn't leave the area in the week leading up to the birth of their girls.

Severus didn't know how Remus even pulled such a thing off, but he really appreciated the effort and length his partner had gone to in helping him. There were three makeshift lagoons, each one with a different theme, which would change in a few months, as would the entire lake in the water, allowing for Severus to have as much access as he needed to, no questions asked, or strings attached. There were also a few manmade caves that were perfect for bunking and camping in. Plus a replica of a shallow rock pool.

"That's new," says Severus, seeing the rock pool.

"Made that for the girls, have been bringing them here from time to time so they could rejuvenate outside of the bathtub," Remus smiles proudly at the fact that he was able to create what he was able with his earth powers, (which , so he found out, included rocks and trees), and helping his own children to figure out their own, as it appeared that they had all four of their fathers' powers, however, even then one twin was strongest with two of the elements over the other two, where it was the other way around with the other. They may not yet be two years old, but it didn't seem to stop the fathers from seeing how powerful they could actually be and the sooner to help them to control that power, the better.

Also, Freya and Athena, while not require it as much as their maternal father, they did need to be within a decent body of water after a certain period of time. So to do what he could in preventing them from drowning, he created the rock pool, where he could contain them, keep an eye on them and help them strength their skills in swimming.

A small pang of guilt etched on to Severus's face. He had been intending on bringing his daughters here whenever he was home from Hogwarts... but time just slipped away.

Remus placed a hand on Severus's shoulder, sensing what he was feeling.

"Its okay, Severus, we're here now and this is our time to relax, have fun, enjoy," he said.

With a quick nod, the men, still carrying their very eager daughters, went to one of the caves, (one closest to the rock pool), to set up. Within, there were comfortable mattresses closer to the back, a fire pit in the centre, to one side a prep area for food, with an eating area not too far from it.

Set up didn't take more than five minutes, making up the mattresses, sorting the supplies they bought and starting a fire, complete with safety bubble so the girls couldn't get at it.

Remus didn't stop Severus from striping down to his board shorts and heading straight to the water right on after the set up was complete. He did, however, stop Athena and Freya from following their 'Daddy', because they were rather keen in joining him.

"A little patience, Angelfish and Butterfly," he says with soft chucking, as he leads them to the rock pool.

Immediately after going under the magically adaptable water, where it just fits his body temperature, be he in warm blood or cold blood mode, Severus could feel his poorly downed health lifting to better levels. When he felt able, he went over and joined his family at the rock pool, where Athena and Freya were splashing and trying to manipulate the water to do what they wanted it to do. Seems, from Severus's observation, Athena was a little stronger with the water element than Freya was. Remus just sitting on the edge with his feet in, at one point stopped an over excited Athena from falling face first into the water.

"Dad-dee!" they both cry when they see him, arms out to him, hurrying over to him.

Smiling, Severus welcomed them, holding them close to him, kissing them both on the cheek, before carefully pulling away from the edge, (as he was still halfway in to keep his gills submerged), with each in each arm, and bought them into the deeper water with him, but not too deep. Remus was quick to jump in and join them.

For most of the day, it was spent in the water, well, mostly Severus, as Remus was more of a lounger when it came to water, so he was at times sitting by water's edge, or lying on the rocks.

Didn't stop anyone from being cheeky to the paternal father, especially when he was lying on his front, chin resting on folded arms and eyes lightly closed, Severus inched over with the two girls and quietly, quietly set them on the rocks, where Remus was. Freya and Athena both decided to plonk on to their Dad's back, straddling him as best as their little legs could go.

"I had wondered whether the temptation was going to be too great," Remus says, lifting his head a little and turning it to see Severus and just see twins from the corner of his eye, wearing identical grins.

As the stars began to glitter the sky, and after the fathers had settled their daughters down after a nice mini feast of campfire cooked hash browns, salad and fish (that both Severus and Remus caught from the lake), and not to forget campfire marshmallows, the two men found themselves relaxing at the cave entry, they had dragged their mattress over to it and made it so they could still have a good view of the night and half filled moon.

"You seem a lot calmer," Remus comments, nuzzling lightly into Severus.

"Mmm, I feel calmer," says Severus, nuzzling back.

"Good to know."

"Thank you for suggesting this, Moony," said Severus, gratefully.

"No thanks needed, Mon Cheri Sev," Remus replies. "You needed this, and why not spend it with the girls in the process? I love you, and I would do what I can to make you happy, feel safe and wanted."

In response to this Severus moved and planted a firm kiss on Remus's lips.

"And I you, Mon Cheri Moony," he says.

Remus welcomed the next kiss that followed, sensing his partner's wont to get a little more... frisky.

They both look over to see if their girls were still fast asleep.

"Far too deep in dream world!" Remus whispers.

"Mmm, good... more time to play," Severus purrs, moving Remus into position. "I made sure to pack our lube."

Remus just readies himself for his partner...

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After the second night, Severus felt heaps more rejuvenated and some of the confidence Remus knew him for had returned.

"Do you wish to head back today? Or do you need some extra time?" Remus asks when they were all awake.

"I wouldn't mind at least a few more hours out here," Severus says. "But I do feel Freya and Athena need to be back in their beds."

"Tell you what, we pack up, I take everything back to the house, as well as the girls, you just have the rest of the morning in peace?"

Severus agreed. "And I'll take the girls off your hand when I do."

With a quick kiss on the cheek, Remus made the move to start packing. Severus joined him. More amusing was the twins trying to help.

Shortly, Remus departed with the twins and the stuff they bought with them, leaving Severus by the entry of the cave. Almost as soon as Severus couldn't see them, he stripped naked and dove right on into the water. Didn't really mind wearing board shorts or any of that, but man it felt satisfying being clothes free whilst being in the water!

Remus managed to get home just fine, the girls a few times stopped to look at what was around them, and get distracted by some little squirrel or bird, wanting to go and try and pat the animal that had no interest whatsoever.

Once inside, a sudden uncomfortable feeling washed over him. He didn't know what was causing it. But it was enough to cause alarm.

Just putting the items they bought by the door and picking up the girls as he didn't quite know how else to keep them close to him. Carefully, he scanned each and every room in the house. No one was here, but he did notice that things had been moved from their places. Both Severus and Remus were very particular in how things were placed in their home, even if it was differently, they found ways to reach equal compromise. So to see that Severus's favourite old Bat mobile that he had since he was a small child, one of the few positive items he had, away from the fire mantel, on the little table in the study-slash-library they have, among other things, Remus knew someone had been in their home.

Suddenly, from way out in the forest in the direction of the lake, Remus heard something. He remembered that sound to being that of a helicopter... this caused him to hurry back out of the house and see... jaw dropped, and feeling helpless as he saw the net being drawn up into it... with Severus inside it, being carted away.

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He was caught by surprise. Swimming as deep as he could go in the lake and next thing he knew this strongly knitted rope, resistant to his powers, so he quickly discovered, and being hoisted up, to be dragged off to god knows where. For when he was bought right into the helicopter he was knocked out before he could fully take in who had him... but he thought he saw... no... It couldn't be...

When Severus came to and saw himself in the oh too familiar cell, panic automatically kicked on in, as he tried to smack on the glass to get anyone's attention, and started screaming when he knew he wasn't going to get out... except for when they wanted him to.

Once again, time was a forbidden thing for Severus. He didn't know how much time had gone by. He was examined, tested and more from the White Coats. He didn't know who to the White Coats answered to, but he knew they were getting their orders and answering to someone; carrying out whatever was needed. Hands being slid into Severus's gills, causing discomfort to him when they did; check his eyes and teeth and every other nook and cranny of his body... including the discovery of a certain opening, as his colours were starting to show.

Apparently this was what they were waiting for. Severus couldn't believe five months had passed... no... it couldn't have... was Remus trying to find him at all? Of course he was... he had to be. Remus was getting dicked around trying to locate him; Severus could still sense his partner's anxiousness to find him. Even with whatever distance they had between them right now and the shit situations they were in, with Severus where he was and Remus out there just as confused to where to look... it was the only comfort Severus was getting, as he was being placed on to his stomach, chained down, legs parted just enough and a blindfold over his eyes.

"Please... don't..." he sobs, when he heard footsteps approaching toward him.

His pleas were ignored as he felt the person getting themself into position and... Severus shook uncontrollably knowing there was no escaping.

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It was a blur after that. Severus remembered this person doing what he did only twice, in between these times he felt something being placed inside him and squirted in. It was just as hot and sticky as the person who ejaculated him... before going weirdly limp as soon as it happened. He knew that neither weren't the same as what he got from Remus, he wasn't comfortable with this, it wasn't familiar, it wasn't his partner. When it appeared that the White Coats were satisfied, he was placed back in his cell, where he was able to remove the blindfold.

Severus just curled up into a tight ball and wept. He still had his colours, meaning he was still 'open', and he knew he had a good number of days left, as he had been strapped down to that thing they had him on – he didn't need to tell time with his own phase, he can just feel it wasn't over. He also knew it didn't really matter, as the chances of some form of conception taking place were very, very high.

He didn't even remember when, or even if he did, fall asleep, but he remembered suddenly feeling the heat. It was nice... this feeling... cosy... he wouldn't mind if the flames he was seeing just licked his skin and too him with them...

'Why aren't I being burned up?' he wonders. 'Maybe I have... just was so out of it, I didn't notice? I must be already dead?'

He felt something touching his shoulder;

"Severus?"

Severus moved his head and saw Remus was kneeling down before him hands on him, Severus didn't want to believe his eyes.

"Moony?"

"You're not real! You can't be here... you're just in my head!" Severus's voice was an almost mutter.

Remus gently lowers down and not even thinking about it, places a firm, solid kiss on Severus's lips. The taste of his partner, the smell, the feel... Severus felt himself starting to break, this was real, he knew... but we was afraid that this was still a dream of his.

"Come on, Mon Cheri Sev, let's go," Remus whispers.

"We have to get out of here and fast, the fire you've caused is catching faster than you intended, even if you are controlling part of it," said a different voice.

"Is that Moscow?" Severus asks.

"Explain everything when we get you out of here," said Remus.

Tried to make this entire chapter light hearted and fluffy... but this kinda happened instead. I didn't do too much detail with the whole shebang Severus went through, except the critical moment, as I didn't feel it was really needed to be, plus it allowed for those who are reading this to use their imagination on what they did to him – world's just as much your oyster as it is mine.

Details on how Remus found Severus and such will be in the next chapter. As if I would leave you in the lurch on that.