Disclaimer: I own nothing by J. K. Rowling; I only own my characters in the story.
Warnings: Language. Violence. Future Lemons.
King of Fools – Chapter 4
Pandora woke up feeling safe and warm. She opened her eyes and looked over at the clock on the bed stand. It was a half past one.
'Wow. I can't believe I slept that long. She smiled and looked at Lucius' handsome face that was a few inches from her own. He held her tightly against him as he had the night before.
'At least I don't have to pee this time.' She thought giggling to herself. Lucius grunted and opened his eyes. His eyes were glazed over before they suddenly turned cold.
"Get up and get dressed in what I laid out in the closet." He said in an icy tone that made her shiver. The surprise must have shown on her face as he pushed her away before he got out of the bed, made his way into the bathroom and slammed the door. What was wrong with him? Did she smell bad or something? She held up her arm and sniffed, nope, she smelled like her soap. She then checked her breath, that wasn't it either. Now she was confused. She wracked her brain for anything she could have said to anger him last night. She couldn't remember saying or doing anything that would have been insulting.
She frowned. What did she do wrong? She got out of bed and walked into the closet frowning, her mind still running over what happened last night. She just didn't understand.
The outfit that was laid out for her to wear was a beautiful long sleeved black silk dress that sparkled and glittered when the dress caught the light. The dress was beautiful but not something she would have picked out for herself. In the front neckline was cut very low, low enough that she could see an ample amount of cleavage, but just enough that it wasn't that revealing. However in the back it was a different story, it the neckline in the back dipped all the way to her lower back, and she was sure if she sat someone would be able to see her lace underwear. The sleeves she loved the best because they came to a point at the tip of her middle finger. After looking at the dress in the mirror she decided it was best to move onto the shoes. The shoes were matching black pumps. She was sure could knock someone out if she hit them over the head with one of them. She sighed again and began getting dressed. She picked up her shoes and walked back out in the room to see Lucius clad in fancy dress robes, his shoes newly polished, his hair was tied back in a green ribbon and he held a walking cane in one hand. Her nose wrinkled in distaste. He looked like some old, rich, business man.
'I take that back he looks like an old geezer.' She growled thinking about her first reaction to the place she now called home.
"Do not dawdle. We do not have time to waste." He said. She nodded and slipped on her shoes before walking to his side for inspection. He walked around her a few times scrutinizing her like a hawk. She shivered under his gaze.
"You are not perfect, but you will do," He said coldly brushing past her as he made his way to the door. "Come."
She pretended his words didn't hurt her but they did. They hurt a whole lot more than he could imagine. She thought they had been getting on so well, but she guessed she was wrong. Her bottom lip trembled as she followed him out of the door.
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Lucius was waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs. With him stood a man and woman dressed in black robes.
'Who were these people?' She wondered.
She gathered her emotions and wits about her and put on her emotionless mask. She had always been taught to school her emotions around others, especially in social affairs, because any emotion you showed could be used against you. Well, at least that's what her parents had taught her.
"Who is this Lucius? Surely this cannot be your intended? She is a mere child!" Said a man who resembled a vampire. He wore all black. His hair was greasy and unkempt making Pandora resist the urge to wrinkle her nose in distaste. His skin looked as if he hadn't seen the light of day in forever. It was the palest of alabaster. His nose was the most noticeable thing about his person. It was crooked and the most prominent feature on his face. Definitely a vampire she agreed, if not then he was one weird creature.
"I was just wondering the same thing myself Severus. What a pretty little play thing you have." Said a woman who looked like a half-crazed gothic Lolita. She had a wild look about her that Pandora wasn't sure she liked. A sudden pop made Pandora turn her head. A short stumpy man who looked more like a rat than a man walked up to the group.
"Wormtail, why have you come?" Lucius snarled. The little man gave an impish grin.
"His lord awaits you at Riddle Manor." He said grinning nastily as he turned to eye Pandora up and down before adding, "He also says that it is just you and your lady friend and not to be late." Lucius' face paled but his face showed no emotion.
"Tell his lord we will be there as soon as I have her ready." Lucius said.
"Indeed. Bellatrix, Severus, his lordship wants a word." The little man said before disappearing with a pop, Bellatrix and Severus soon following.
"Orange!" Lucius snapped. Orange appeared with a pop already holding their traveling cloaks. Both Lucius and Pandora put them on. After putting on their cloaks Lucius grabbed Pandora's hand and they quickly appireated to what she guessed to be the doorway of 'Riddle Manor.' Lucius turned to her and regarded her sharply. Pandora visibly shrank away from him.
"Remember to say yes sir, no sir, and for Merlin's sake do not forget to bow!" He snapped before ringing the doorbell. The door opened revealing Wormtail. He grinned nastily and motioned for them to follow him into the house. They were led into a huge drawing room where a man who was more snake than man sat in front of the fire. Wormtail made a hasty exit before they made their way further into the room. They bowed in respect to the man who Pandora knew nothing about.
"Ah, Welcome Lucius and is your lovely intended?" The man asked.
"Yes milord."
"What is her name?"
"Pandora milord." Lucius said. The man waved his wand, vanished their cloaks and transfigured a chair by the fire, merely a few feet from his own.
"Have a seat my dear, a lady should not have to stand." He said motioning for Pandora to sit.
"Thank you sir." Pandora said softly as she sat in the chair he had transfigured.
"Would you like something to drink my dear?" He asked.
"Thank you, but no thank you sir."
"Now that is settled, let us get down to business."
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A/N: Haha! Finally a bit of the 'Death Eater' side of Lucius comes out!
Yes I know that I made Voldemort all nice and everything in this chapter because that is part of the plan. Pandora knows nothing of Voldemort or of the Dark Arts because she spends most of her time at her private school. That's why she does not know anything about Voldemort.
I know this chapter is kind of awful, but it will be better in the next chapter because this one was rushed. I wanted to update this week because I wouldn't get a chance again until late next week and I hate having to wait that long to update. So I apolojize if there are any errors.
Anyways, special thanks to SsHg-Love and lilac lavenders for reviewing :D
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