Okay Last Christmas Present my Lovelies. So Merry Christmas and I will (hopefully) get the next chapter (possibly 2 because of New Years Eve being a Friday) up by Monday December 28, 2015.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Chapter 14


Rose stood beside Fred as they looked out at the stars from her window. Tom had taken New York only days before, and claimed Avenger's Tower as his own. He had surprised them and easily won. Rose hadn't been able to give them warning of the day they had attacked, and she hated what she had done to Steve. He then went to Washington DC, over taking that City too and effectively over the Government, having taken months to infiltrate and then quickly all at once over threw the government.

Tom was smart in how he overthrew the government. He used the Imperius on several people so his people could get jobs. Then over the course of about a month he had fully infiltrated using the Imperius to allow his allies to get into the government with no questions asked. He even got all the way up to the Secret Service. He failed in killing the President, but he now couldn't find the President and he was perfectly fine with declaring himself as the new King. He took over parts of the military in the same fashion, however the country was turned to chaos within days of Tom's attacks and having successfully won.

The Uncle and Niece stood silently together on the floor that was once Rose and Steve's. Rose was getting larger as she was now six months along. Loki had casted a spell on her so that Tom wouldn't see it, along with anyone who followed him. Sirius snuck Loki in to check her over as often as he could, but most times it was just the two friends trying to figure everything out. However, her loyal Guardian had gone missing several days ago and she feared the worst.

She looked out at the darkened city where chaos was erupting in the streets below. She didn't know where the Avengers were hiding, but Fred and the others told her they were safe. Loki would give her updates on the team, but never the location. It was now rarer to see Steve's face in the mirror, if the mirror shimmered to life she would search for the blonde haired blue eyed Man out of Time, but he hardly was there. Two more joined the two. One stood tall with platinum blonde hair grey-green eyes, by the name nonother than Scorpius Malfoy. The Second was a man with a mess of black hair, hazel eyes, and glasses by the name of James Potter.

"Is he safe?" Rose asked.

"Last I checked." The platinum blonde nodded.

"How long?" She asked, not turning to look at him.

"A few days." The messy black haired man responded.

"Break me out."

Fred shook his head, "We all know you are forbidden to leave the tower." Rose's heart sank as she remembered the fight of New York City. She had barely managed to get off a warning to the Avengers before Tom had put her under the Imperius Curse and was forced to fight them. She 'woke' long enough to see Steve crumpled under her before she was placed under the Imperius once more.

"I've sent him a Patronus every chance I get to tell him I'm sorry." The others remained silent now. But Fred looked over at the young witch, his own eyes holding sadness, "Will I ever escape this nightmare? Everything seems to be in black and white now. Good and Evil. I feel like I am an awful person sometimes."

"You know... Sirius once told Harry something I think you should hear. You're not a bad person. You're a very good person, who bad things have happened to. Besides, the world isn't split into good people and Death Eaters. We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are." James spoke wrapping her into a hug and she melted into his comforting hug.

Tears pricked her eyes as she asked, "What if I keep picking the bad side but I want to pick the good side?"

"Perhaps you pick the bad side to protect those you love." Fred suggested gently and Rose nodded. They went back to looking out at the city below.

"I'm going to break it." Rose stated suddenly.

"Don't do that." Scorpius responded.

"Why not?" Rose spat out looking at the three men who had become her closest companions during her time at Tom's side, they were missing one... the one who had become her father figure in her time of need.

"Because if you break it now how will we know what could have been?" James said peaking much wiser than how he looked. He looked to be in his early twenties, same as Sirius. While Fred looked to be no older than twenty, while Scorpius looked about the same age he was when she had accidentally killed him. It had Taken Scorpius a month to convince Rose that it was an accident, and that he didn't blame her for taking his life. He knew she was trying to protect him, and that sometimes bad accidents happen.

"I'm trapped... I want to see him one more time." Rose said looking at the four of them.

"Rose, if you are patient the time will come." Fred spoke now. He was a trickster like Sirius and James were and even his portrait in Grimmuald Place was never this serious. Loki had taken a liking to the tall red head, and often taught him tricks that were quick to learn but used for illusions and quick getaways.

"But-"

"But nothing. Give it time." James pleaded.

"Others are joining the Avengers." Scorpius said proudly. "They are planning on bringing the fight to New York City, by the command of the President of the United States."

"Do you think... do you think they stand a chance?" Rose asked looking fearful.

"They have grown in numbers. They have the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and hundreds of Mutants on their side. Thor has asked for Odin to make a call out to the other Realms... he has heard of a group who is fallowing a young man originally from here. They should be arriving soon, and then they too will join the fight with a group called The Nova Core with them. Because you see they fear if Tom gets control over Earth it won't be long until he tries to take over the Galaxy, and then it will be the Nova Core and Asguard's problem as there won't be anyone left on Earth to fight against him." James said proudly, but the four suddenly stiffened and three loud cracks were heard as they left her side when the Elevator dinged.

Tom stepped out and sent a stunner at her, "Whose is it!?" He snarled as she barely managed to deflect the spell.

"What are you talking about?" She snapped back, not sending a hex back.

"The child. Whose is it?" He spat out, grabbing her arm harshly and pulling her towards him.

Rose's eyes widened as shook her head, "I... It's yours, my Lord." She said lying through her teeth at him as she gave him a low bow.

"How far?"

"Roughly six months." She said straightening up and holding her head high. Tom seemed to take on a new demeanor now, one of charming and elegance. He held his head high and ordered her to get dressed into something nice. There was to be a meeting she was to attend. He waited for her as she disappeared into her room... the one Steve had helped her put together.

She looked at her choices of dresses, all were shades of greens, blacks, and silvers. She longed for her sapphire blues and bronzes of Ravenclaw, yellow and black of Hufflepuff, or even the royal red and gold of Gryffindor... Anything but just greens, blacks, and silvers. She pulled out the elegant emerald green dress that had a corset top and a poofy ballgown bottom. All her dresses were similar, corset top and a ballgown bottom. The styles differed but mostly stayed around the same with a ruffled bottom and a silky looking top. Some had the poof like a Cinderella dress would look like only in emerald green.

She took Tom's arm and the two left the floor. They entered the familiar penthouse, where his most trusted were waiting. The two took the head of the table and Tom said, "Bring him out." Rose watched in horror as a beaten and broken man was thrown to the floor before her, it was then she recognized black shaggy hair, even though it was matted clearly with blood as blood seeped down the sides of his face. The man barely moved from where he was thrown. "Recognize him?" She heard Tom ask, but her eyes were glued to the man on the floor.

She knelt down and felt for a pulse to barely feel anything. "Why didn't you run?" She whispered into his ear.

"Had to protect you." Was the gasp of a whisper she barely caught.

She stood and returned to Tom's side. "Please, let him go."

"Why should I? He is a Blood Traitor!" Tom spat out, facing her, anger in his dark eyes.

"Please. Let him go." She begged. Her eyes darting the crumpled mess on the floor.

"Crucio!" Tom yelled, pointing his wand at the man on the floor, who suddenly jolted around in agony, but only gasped in pain, never a scream escaped his mouth.

"PLEASE!" Rose begged him. "Please, let him go."

"Why? Give me an good reason, Amor." Tom said, watching her as he lifted the curse from the man on the floor. Rose's eyes saw the dark grey, they didn't show fear instead they showed resistance.

"He has done nothing to you. He has not fought against you. He has not fought with you. He has not betrayed you. Let him go." Rose's eyes never left the same grey orbs that had become so familiar in the past few months.

"Fine." Tom growled, and Rose's glare wasn't lifted until she knew the man was out of the penthouse. Once back on their floor Tom grabbed her arm and spun her to look at him. "Don't ever challenge me again!"

"And what would you do if I do? Kill me? Because we both know you had plenty of chances with that. So kill me already!" She challenged, slipping her wand from her hidden dress pocket. Before he could raise his wand in defence she shot a stinging he at him, causing him to fly backwards. No sooner did he get to his feet was curse flying towards her. She barely deflected it before shouting, "SECTUMSEMPRA!" But he blocked it and pointed his own wand at her and she felt her body move no longer under her control.

She moved over to him and his eyes narrowed at her, she was so close to him she was barely touching him. He leaned in close and whispered into her ear, "I will not be the one to kill your beloved Soldier... you will. It will be by accident, the same way you killed your best friend. Only this time... no one will bring you back." Fear tore through her but he continued, "As for the Blood Traitor... I'll make sure you do it." With that Tom turned and left her standing there as he went back up to the penthouse.


Rose snuck down into the prisoner's holding area, and found the cell with the broken man. She opened it quietly and entered inside. She knelt down beside him and barely touched his open back that was split open and still bleeding as tears streaked down her face as she saw the man she had looked up to and trusted, now so broken and battered. "It's okay, Sirius..." She mumbled as he flinched at her touch as she pulled her wand and tried to fix the open wounds, but nothing happened. "Everything will be okay... I promise." She whimpered as his grey eyes met hers.

He struggled to sit up but managed she could see his eyes holding sadness as he looked at her. He wrapped her into a hug, and gently hushed her as she sobbed quietly like a lost child into his arms. When her sobs stopped he turned her face to look up at him, "Remember, Rosie, once you lose yourself your courage will follow. You are beyond brave."

"I'm done... I'm done with this fight." She whimpered. "I don't know how to get out of this one..."

His eyes teared up as he watched her. "Sweet Rosie... If you gave up, I never would have had the chance to live once more." He fell silent and she heard his staggered breathing as he struggled to breathe, he then continued, "You are so brave and wise, Rosie. Don't let him brake that, you'll be safe."

"I miss them... I know I shouldn't... but it hurts to think they can't save me..." Rose said sitting quietly beside Sirius.

Sirius gave her a soft smile, "I can guarantee that your parents would have fought to protect you. They have died to save you, Rose. I might not have known them very well... but I will tell you that they would do anything to protect you. You know, Rosie, you're never alone and if your parents were truly gone in our world... then think of it this way. They live in everything around you, they can hear and see you, Rosie. They can protect you from most demons, but they can't protect you from the living. Only the living can protect the living, unless of course it is through the Sacrificial Protection."

The two friends remained quiet for a moment, simply enjoying the other's company. Neither wanted to speak, neither wanted to ruin the perfect safe feeling. Finally Sirius broke the silence, "You should head back, Red." He gently kissed the top of her head and when he saw her sad face he gave her a smirk, "I'll be fine, Princess, he can't kill me if I have Death and the Three Fate Sisters on my side."