Disclaimer: I own nothing by J. K. Rowling; I only own my characters in the story.

Warnings: Language. Violence.

King of Fools – Chapter 3

Lucius and Pandora arrived at a small but classy and elegant diner. There were many people sitting around eating and drinking. Mostly they were men, but there were a few women too. They were soon greeted by a small plump man who quickly ushered them towards the back of the diner, in the more secluded and quiet area of the diner. As they followed Lucius stared down at the witch on his arm. She was quiet. Strangely quiet. Her face held a hard but yet elegant look. Her back was as straight as could be and her head was held high. For a moment he thought he was looking at his ex-wife Narcissa. That thought was thrown away when he was reminded of the day before when she stood before him as her father presented her to him. It was then he realized that she had been taught to act this way, just as he had.

When they arrived at their reserved table, Lucius being the gentleman pulled out her chair for her to sit in. She sat elegantly and fluidly, as if she had been doing these sorts of things her whole life in which he was certain she had. As gently as he could he pushed her closer to the table and that's when he noticed the faint scars on her back. From a distance they wouldn't be noticeable, but from where he stood the ugly pink lines were visible against her pale skin in the flickering lights of the many candles lighting the diner. He knew where she had gotten those scars because he had so many running over his own body, so he knew better than to ask her about hers. He took his seat and picked up a menu and watched as she did the same. She looked lovely, ravishing and so innocently seductive sitting there.

"Have you chosen what you would like to eat?" He asked her startling her slightly. A red flush spread across her cheeks making her look indescribably beautiful. She nodded and he motioned for a waited to come to their table.

"What could I get for you Mr. and Misses Malfoy?" The waiter asked. He was staring a hole through Pandora and Lucius did not like it. He did not like it one bit. Pandora looked at Lucius startled at being referred to as Misses Malfoy but she soon guessed that she would have to just get used to being called 'Misses Malfoy.'

"I would like a pork chop, roast potatoes, a pumpkin pasty and some rolls please." She said looking up at the waiter. She had to admit he was gorgeous, but he had nothing on Lucius. He was tall and lanky, and had the body of a beater. His dusty brown hair was shaggy and kind of reminded her of a wet mop. His eyes that were burning with desire were a rich chocolate brown. He smiled at her and wrote what she ordered down on his little tablet.

"And what to drink?"

"I would like pumpkin juice."

"What would you like Mr. Malfoy?" He asked turning to address Lucius. His jaw was clenched and Pandora could see the muscles in his jaw working.

"I am afraid I have lost my appetite, my stomach is a little sick at the moment; but I would like some of the finest wine you have." He practically growled. Pandora looked at Lucius with concern.

"Would you like to go Lucius? We don't have to be here if you are not feeling well. We can go back home If you want. We can easily get something there." She said softly to the man by her side. Lucius looked down at her. Her eyes were glittering with concern, love and happiness. She was too innocent. Way too innocent for a man such as him.

"No, I said we would go on a date and I will honor my word." He said placing a possessive arm around her shoulders pulling her closer to him.

'Mine.' He thought possessively.

"Well, I will return with your food in a moment." The waiter said before he turned and walked back to the kitchen, but not before he took another fleeting glance at Pandora who was looking at Lucius.

Pandora placed her hand on Lucius' arm. He was glaring at something across the diner but she didn't understand why. When her hand touched his arm his head jerked in his direction.

"Are you okay Lucius?" She asked.

"Fine." He hissed as he saw that watched that wretched waiter come back levitating their order in the air. The waiter slowly let the plate and glasses drift down to sit on the table. He sat the bill on the table just as Pandora was reaching for her pumpkin juice. The waiter grabbed her hand in his and brought it to his lips.

"My name is Mitchell. If you need anything milady, anything at all, don't hesitate to ask." He said kissing her knuckles with a sneaky wink. Pandora's nose crinkled cutely in confusion and Mitchell turned and walked back towards the kitchen. Little did she know Lucius was seeing red.

'This guy just doesn't know when to quit.' He growled. He saw Mitchell going into the bathroom and gave a nasty smirk.

"Excuse me for a moment." Lucius said getting up and straightening his robes.

"Are you feeling well Lucius?" She asked in concern, looking up at him with big golden eyes.

"Do not worry yourself. I will be fine." He said before he turned and walked towards the bathroom himself.

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Lucius looked around the bathroom and smirked predatorily at his prey. Mitchell was leaning against the wall smoking and grinning at Lucius.

"Get your feathers rumpled up a bit neh?" He grinned as he lifted his joint up to his lips again. The dark mark stood out in harsh contrast to Mitchells abnormally pale skin. Without the help of a glamour charm Mitchell's true identity was revealed. His eyes were black and beady always darting around the place as if something was going to jump out at him any second. His hair was just as greasy as a sewer rat and looked no better than one in his tattered clothes, and that alone made Lucius' nose crinkle in distaste.

"What's your business McClaron?" Lucius asked getting straight to the point, not wanting to waste any more time with this man then he had to.

"Tsk, tsk, so impatient." He teased and thought better of his teasing when Lucius gave him his famous Death Eater sneer. He sighed and got down to business.

"He wants to meet with you. He says he has a job for you. He also wants you to bring your new wife too." He said taking another hit off his joint.

"When?"

"Late tomorrow night. He said he is going to arrive at your manor at 9:00. So have her ready by then." He said and Lucius nodded stiffly. McClaron tipped an imaginary hat and disappeared with a loud pop signaling his departure. Lucius fought the urge to roll his eyes before he turned and made his way back to Pandora.

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Pandora sat nervously waiting for Lucius. Lucius had been gone for a whole 15 minutes and she was beginning to get worried. There were many men that had already tried to hit on her and take her home and she could feel many eyes still lingering on her even from the table she sat at. Some of them had been extremely vulgar in their attempts to take her to bed. It frightened her, and she couldn't do anything about it. She didn't have her wand because Lucius still had it, and without it she was defenseless against these men if they tried to take her by force. She had never been much of a fighter. She was so relieved when she saw Lucius striding her way. She quickly stood and made her way to him as fast as she could without running. She wrapped her arms around Lucius when she reached him. He looked down at her quite startled to be honest; he hadn't expected her to embrace him so casually.

"Can we go home?" She asked softly. The words come out muffled from when her face was hidden in his chest. Lucius wrapped his arms around her and quickly apparitated them back to their room in the manor. He looked down to see that Pandora was looking up at him with those innocent eyes of hers.

"What is the matter?" He asked her, surprised at how soft his voice sounded.

"T-those men, they…they tried to take me to their place…some of them were saying dreadful things! I feel so dirty!" She cried hiding her face in his chest. Lucius growled and picked her up and laid her in the bed.

"Do not worry about those vile men Pandora. They are beneath you and will never even compare or come close to being what you deserve in a man. Just ignore them, next time I promise I will not leave you alone without a protector." He said as he took off her shoes and threw them behind him. Not noticing the tender look she gave him. With a wave of his wand her makeup disappeared, her hair came out of its bun and her dress turned into a simple black nightgown. He moved to his side of the bed and undressed; he then slipped on a pair of simple pajama pants and crawled into bed himself. He reached down, grabbed the cover and pulled it over them both.

"Good night." He said.

"Good night Lucius." She answered softly.

It was moments later when Lucius felt Pandora shift and lay her head on his chest, snuggling as close to him as she could get.

"Thank you Lucius." She whispered. Lucius turned his head and looked at her.

"What did I do?"

"For being there…and for being my protector." She said softly as she drifted off to sleep not knowing how much her words affected him.

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A/N: Anyways, I wanted to make my Lucius have that caring and loving side along with his dark side but don't think that he will become all mush! Remember this story is only beginning! :D

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