Voldemort's Stronghold's dungeon
Artemis looked up when the door to his cell squeaked open. An unmasked Death Eater strode in with a limp body hanging from his hand. Artemis's heart gave an unexplained leap when he realized who it was.
It was Holly! There wasn't any mistaking her, even when she was unconscious. The Death Eater placed her next to Artemis and wordlessly left, leaving them alone. Artemis looked down at her. What was this weird emotion he was feeling? Why did it happen every time he talked to or saw Holly? Suddenly, the answer fell on top of him.
Artemis's eyes widened. He loved Holly. Artemis knew he was excellent at many things, but love was definitely not one of them. Holly's eyes started to flutter open, breaking Artemis's train of thought.
"Where are we?…" she murmured groggily. Artemis quickly attempted to mentally shake away his feelings for now.
"We are in Voldemort's stronghold. He kidnapped both of us apparently. Are you damaged?" Artemis asked. Holly quickly looked herself over.
"A bruise or two but otherwise I'm alright." Holly said. Artemis bit his lip. He had to tell her. She had a right to know. He blushed uncharacteristically.
"Holly? I wanted to say something…" he started. Holly cocked her head. Than something clicked in her mind. She knew what he wanted to say. She knew how she felt about it.
"I-" Artemis was cut off when Holly held up a hand. She smiled and kissed him. Artemis stiffened for a moment but relaxed. They finally broke away.
"Was that what you were going to say?" Holly asked smiling.
"You read my mind." Artemis said, also smiling. He noticed they were both blushing.
"So what were you about to say before our consciousnesses were taken apart?" Artemis asked. Holly took a deep breath and launched into the story of what happened after he disappeared to this world.
Outside of 12 Grimmauld Place
Everyone staggered slightly after apparating.
"D'Arvit, are you trying to kill us?" Root asked in a would-be shout if he had had the breath.
"No. The feeling does take some getting used to." Dumbledore said with a twinkle in his eyes. Root only managed a growl. Qwan chuckled.
"Now imagine number twelve, Grimmauld Place. The house will appear." Dumbledore said. Everyone closed their eyes for a moment and opened them again to see a house just appear there.
"D'Arvit." Root swore. Harry pushed open the door and let everyone in. It was very dark. It took a moment for everyone's eyes to adjust.
"Is anyone here?" Harry called.
"Harry?" a feminine voice called.
"Yes Mrs. Weasley." Harry said, a smile breaking on his face. Suddenly, a group of people walked down the hall and the lights turned on. Sirius and Dumbledore stayed in the shadows to keep from shocking anyone.
"Harry!" a red headed girl screamed. She bolted to Harry and hugged him.
"Hi Ginny." Harry said and hugged the girl back.
"Harry, who are these people? I'm not sure they are even human…" a man with brown gray-flecked hair and shabby robes asked.
"Professor Lupin! Yeah, these guys are friends from the other world and that isn't all…" Harry said to the man who was apparently named Lupin. Sirius and Dumbledore both stepped out of the shadows into view.
"Sirius?… Albus?…" the woman named Mrs. Weasley said in a voice that made it apparent she was in danger of fainting.
"But how?…" Lupin asked.
"Easy there Moony! We'll tell you in a moment." Sirius said, chuckling at his old friend's reaction slightly.
Everyone watched interestedly as the Order members tried to collect themselves. "Well I guess you should start explaining then," a girl with bright pink hair said unsteadily. No1 sighed, and everyone began explaining. After they were done, all the Order members were silent.
"This day has warped all I know to exist." Ginny muttered. Dumbledore smiled.
"Indeed. Remus, I believe you still have the location of Voldemort's whereabouts?" he said. Lupin nodded.
"Of course." Lupin said.
"Than please help us get there. I do believe our friends Holly and Artemis are in danger." Dumbledore said.
"He is on an island nearby the newly-not-used Azkaban. I'll aparate everyone." Lupin said. Root rubbed the bridge of his nose irritably. Not another apparation!
A/N
Whoo! So sorry the scene with Holly and Artemis was clumsy and OOC, I'm terrible at romantic scenes. I did my best though! Now, I know I've said this a lot lately, but next time I'll have a better cliffie. REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! (I own nothing. ;))
