A/N I finally got this one out. If you want to know what and when I'm going to update a story in the next two months, look at my profile under UPDATES. I mainly try to update during the weekend since that will be the only time, once school starts back, that'll I'll be able to even try to update. If I don't update for like a month, blame it on school and homework.

It's one in the morning, so it's only partly beta'd, sorry. Eventually, I beta all my chapters for all my stories, but right now I don't have time and my beta is kinda having a problem at home and is a little busy.

Previously: Harry reads the Black's family journal and gets closer to his family. Harry is also Tom's mate and ends up giving Lucius up to a year to live. Draco is starting to feel lonely.

Ch. 14

Friday 1:12 PM

Harry's PoV

Tom's Personal Quarters

A day latter, I was finally sitting down with Calin, Lucius, and Tom. Tom had called us to his personal quarters when he find out that I needed to talk with them all. Calin looked tired and beat. Like someone had just punched him repeatedly in the stomach. When I tried to ask him, he gave me a pointed look that said ' Don't ask."

" What is it that you needed to talk to us about." Lucius asked, looking a ten times better. No longer was he pale sickly color and looked like he was going to die at any minute. No, Lucius' color had return and he seemed to have a lot of energy now.

I sighed and glanced at three of the men in front of me. I can't say I'm in love with any of the men sitting here with me today. Maybe, a couple years down the road, I'll be able to say that I love Tom with all my heart. But, even if I forgiven him for killing my parents, even if he's my mate, I can't just jump in his arms and say ' I love you'. It's impossible right this second. Calin was and is the only person I've came to almost loving. He saved me all those years ago. He's willing to protect me and stand up for me. He was honest with me from the beginning. Well, perhaps not completely honest. There's still something he is hiding. Something that will effect everybody when it happens. But, he'll tell me when he's ready and when he thinks I'm ready. I will always be close to him, nothing will ever change that. Lucius is the one that I'm not the most concerned about. Sure, after six months or so together, there is something between us. But I never had to worry about it being love. Perhaps it is just lust. After all, the blonde is very good looking and is a great kisser. Though, lust never really did change into love. We all care for each other, but we never let it get any farther. We are all scared to take the next step. All scared that will happen if we let someone in that far. Maybe it's time to change that.

" Harry, what is it?" Calin asked, concern beginning to show on his face.

" When I went to the Gate and gave Lucius another year to live, I of course had to give something in return. I gave Ron's soul and told them that they will be given Dumbledore's soul when I kill him. There was another part to that agreement." I stated.

" Well, what was the other part?" Tom asked, his interest showing through his mask.

" Tom, did you know that me and you where mates?" I asked, looking straight at him.

Tom seemed to tense before replying. " I was never really sure. There were times when I would think that you were mine, but I didn't know if it was 'cause that scar of yours or if it was 'cause we were mates. I didn't want to bother you with this when you were happy with two other people."

" Well, I can say that we are indeed mates. The other part of the deal was that I would have to join my mate by the end of the week. That is why I asked to speak with you all since tomorrow is the last day of the week. I need to know if you, Calin, Lucius, are going to find with me moving on to someone else; and you, Tom, is okay with dating me or am I..." I was cut off with a pair of lips attaching to mine.

" Of course I'm going to fine with us dating. Harry, I've been flirting and kissing you for the past month."

A faint blush covered my face, making the others laugh.

" Yeah, yeah, laugh at me if you will." I said, rolling my eyes.

Friday 3: 22

Calin's PoV.

Meeting Room

Everybody that was in the back was here. Yallen was sitting in the back of the room, her blonde hair still in those same pigtails and was wearing her favorite blue dress. Beside her was Serenity, her black bangs hiding her eyes. Across from those two sat Thorn, Hermione, and Rin. Harry was sitting to the right of me with Draco beside him. Karen and Iz sat to the left of me with Pansy and Ginny sitting beside them. Behind them, Kyle, Jacob, Za, and Kane was seated. Emily and the red headed twins were sitting behind Harry.

" Alright, Emily, you called this meeting, why don't you start it?" I asked.

" Well, I do believe Rin needed to tell us something first." Stated Emily

Rin nodded and stood up. " About a week ago, Albus Dumbledore came to me. He wanted to hire to kill you, Seth. Of course I declined the offer, but you may want to watch your back more often."

I nodded. Of course Dumbledore would try everything in the book to kill me. Glancing around, I saw that Harry's eyes were filled with a green sea of fire. When Harry stated that he was going to kill Dumbledore, I knew it wasn't just for Lucius' life. No, he wanted to make sure the old coot never was able to hurt anybody else. He wanted revenge for himself, Tom, and anybody else that had suffered along the way. I was in this war for him, for my mom, for my people. I fought enough for the first twelve years of my life, yet here I was again. Here I was, waiting to attack, to slaughter my enemies without remorse. I looked at Iz and Jacob. I looked at their lovers. I wanted to protect them all. I wanted to make sure nobody would every hurt them again. Iz came from a bad Master. When I first saw him, so bruised and broken, so scared; I wanted to make him forget what happened. I wanted him to forger his past. That was why I gave him over Karen. When I first met Karen, we were almost enemies. We were different, wanted different things. We knew nothing about each other's past. I thought Karen was nothing but some spoiled rich kid and he thought was a cocky kid who knew nothing about the real world. But as we continued to fight, the more we learned about each other. Soon enough, I had told Karen my entire past. I left nothing out. I was able to learn that Karen wasn't a spoiled rich kid. He came from a light family, so when they found out that he was a vampire and gay, his family sent him backing. He was just another person trying to survive in this cruel world. It wasn't long before we started to date. We became so comfortable with each other that we didn't see a problem with it. But we soon figured out that we didn't have anything but caring between the two of us. Almost like me and Harry. I knew Karen would be able to take care of Iz because he knew exactly how to deal with me when my past was still fresh on my mind. What no of us expected, two years later, was that Iz and Karen to be dating. I thought it would have taken Iz a little longer to heal. Karen had been able to get Iz to talk. We found out that Iz's master was the same master that ordered Za to kill me. The same master that Harry just killed.

I spoke up, " Emily?"

Emily stood up. " Well, this mainly deals with Harry."

" Me?"

" Yes. You are the one who killed Grusom's Master after all." Emily simple stated.

" Ah, let me guess. They go by the the ancient traditions?" I asked, knowing the answer already.

" Yes." Emily said, nodding. " Since they go by the ancient traditions, Harry, you are now the leader of the Grusom pack."

Harry blinked, his wide and his face pale.

I sighed, I should have known this would have a happen. Harry wasn't fit to be a leader. He wasn't cruel enough to order someone to fight for him, to kill someone for him.

" What is Grusom planning." I asked Emily.

" Well, they're planning on coming here to speak to Harry about all this. Unless Harry wishes to die, there is no other way around this. He as to take over the Grusom pack."

" What? Are they crazy?! I can't control a pack. I don't know the first thing about running a pack!" Harry shouted, almost standing up.

" I'm sorry Harry, but you have to. I'll help you out as much as I can." I said, putting a hand on Harry's shoulder. " Your not in this alone."

Harry sighed and nodded.

" Alright, now we have another problem." Emily stated, wariness surrounding her.

" What is it?" I asked the young girl.

" It's the Elder Circle. They will wish to use Harry to take over Grusom. Now we all know that Harry won't betray us, they know this too. So they'll try to force him. The only person that can really force Harry to do anything is Albus Dumbledore. We need to be watching our backs and Harry's a lot better then we have been. Rin, I need you to try to get some assassins, hit men, or whatever you call each other, here. I want you all to watch the outside of the school very closely. Calin, I leave whatever else you think needs to be done in your hands." Emily finally sat down.

" Thank you Emily. Rin do you think you will be able to do that?" I asked.

Rin nodded. " Yes, I'll make sure to do that as soon as I can."

" Very well then. Serenity, since you are the beta, I want you to teach Harry some stuff in Leadership. Emily, keep an open ear about anything and everything. We need to make sure we have as much information on what's going as possible. Hermione, Ginny, try to see what the other Gryffindors are saying. See if you can get any information what Dumbledore is doing. Draco, inform your Lord on what is happening. Pansy, tell the other Slytherins to be prepared for war. Hermione, I want you to see if anybody else is willing to change sides."

" Luna said she'll follow me no matter what." Harry interrupted.

" Good. Hermione go and ask Luna if she is still willing to follow Harry. Fred, George, I want you two to see what is going on at you home. See if your brothers or parents know anything. Thorn, Yallen, I want you two to start sitting up traps. Za, Jacob, I don't want you two involve in this war. No, listen. Jacob, your pregnant, Za, you're the child's father. I'm not risking a unborn child nor am I going to risk a child being one parent short. Karen, inform Jason and his pack that we are going into war. Also in form any and all vampires that would wish to fight against the light. Tell them it is time that we take back what is ours. Dylan, inform all werewolves and cats. As for the rest of you, I want you to just keep your eyes and hears open. You're are dismissed."

5: 32 PM

Karen's PoV

Jason's Manor

Walking through the long hallway, I finally came to a twelve foot door and knocked.

" Come in." A muffled voice said through the door.

I walked into a library, and stopped right before Jason. Jason was a elemental. He controlled lightening and was the Leader of Escuros. It literally meant dark ones. Jason's pack was small, but very strong. Looking at the 17 year old, I noticed that he was writing a letter.

" It will only be a minute." The ash blonde said, never looking up from the letter.

" Alright." I said and glanced around the library. There was two fireplaces, one on each end of the long room. Rows upon rows of bookshelves filled the room. The room was done in deep rich reds, greens, and brown. The desk Jason was sitting at was on one end of the library, the fire roaring. There were floor to ceiling windows across from me. There was a light snow on the ground, the sun slowly going down, to allow the full moon that would be up today.

" Thanks for waiting. What does Seth need." Jason asked, putting his ink and parchments up. A black owl flew through the room, allowing Jason to tie the letter to it's leg before leaving.

" Albus Dumbledore and Elder Circle has joined together. The Dark Lord and Shadows have joined together. Harry Potter is apart of the pack, or was. About a week ago, Harry killed the Grusom's leader. Grusom goes by ancient traditions, so Harry Potter is now a leader of one of the most powerful packs in the worlds. Cole's pack as also joined us. Sin might help us if Calin doesn't kill him first. So we have about four packs willing to fight in this war. Seth has told us to inform anyone that might be interested in this war to get ready for battle. The war can start any day now." I started explain, but Jason held is hand up.

" And Seth is wondering if I would be willing to help him?"

I nodded.

Jason seemed to think about this before speaking up. " Alright, I'll prepare my pack for battle. Tell Seth he has another pack willing to fight with him."

I sighed in relief. " Thank you."

8:33 PM

Harry's PoV

Tom's Personal Quarters.

" What the hell am I supposed to do Tom?! I can't control pack! I just wanted to kill Dumbledore, nothing else!" I shouted, ranting at my mate.

" The road to hell is paved with good intentions." Tom said mockingly.

I glared at him, my eyes bleeding red. " Shut up." I muttered and turned around. If all he was going do was mock me, then I was going somewhere else. Perhaps Hermione would listen. Just as I was about to leave the room, a hand wrapped around me, pulling me closer to Tom's chest.

" I'm sorry love, but I don't know how to help you."

" Nobody can help me. When I finally have balance in my life, stable ground, something comes along and destroys that balance. Dammit!" I shouted, turning my body around and buried my head in Tom's chest.

" It will be okay. Calin will help you. You know that. You do have people that are willing to help in any way possible. " Tom told me, lifting me up and carrying me to his bedroom.

" I know, I'm just over reacting." I mumbled, burying my head in Tom's neck when he lays us down onto the bed.

" It's alright. When things start looking up, things go wrong. But, hey, look at it this way. Now the dark side for sure has another pack fighting with us. There is no telling how many people will fight with us. Everybody seems to be wanting to do something, anything to help end this war."

For an hour, me and Tom did nothing but lay on the bed. Just like with Calin, Tom knew how to calm me down and relax me. Maybe that is why we were destined to be mates. He could calm me, and I could bring out the good in him. We both had horrible childhoods thanks to Dumbledore. Right this second though, I didn't care why were mates, why destiny thought we would be good for each other. All I cared about was that he was here, he was willing to listen, willing to try to understand. Perhaps I could grow to love this man.

9: 02

Draco's PoV

Severus' Personal Quarters

" GET OUT!" Severus yelled.

" But Sev. He kissed me. I don't love, I want nothing to do with him. It's you I love! Sev, please just listen, please!" I pleaded, tears starting to slid down my face. I knew it was a mistake to tell him what happened that night, but I couldn't live with myself, knowing I allowed myself to be vulnerable to something like that.

Severus snorted at me, disgust obvious on his face. " You have a weird way of showing that you love me. But it doesn't matter, I could never love someone who was nothing but a spoilt brat who whines when he doesn't get is way. Now get out, you disgust me. I knew from the very beginning that getting involved with you was nothing but a mistake."

I stood there, my body growing cold, my heart tearing into pieces.

" I'm sorry Sev. Sorry that I was to weak, to vulnerable without you around. I want speak to you unless I have to. Good-bye." I said so softly, that I wasn't even sure he heard me. It didn't matter either way. I lost the person I loved. The only person who could really understand me. No it didn't matter at all. I was never good enough for my parents and now I'm not good enough for Sev.

I walked out the door, tears still falling, never looking back. I had to close this chapter of my life away. I could never look back, if I did, I would break. I would fall apart and the only person who could build me up again wouldn't care.

I'm sorry, I'm so sorry Severus. I hope one day you can forgive me.

As I walked down the hallway, towards the door that lead to the garden and lake that was behind the school, I grabbed at my chest. It hurt so much. The pain was consuming me. I walked across the grass, towards the lake, the cold wind blowing.

I stood near the lake, staring at it's icy waters. I could just jump in, end my life right now. Nobody needed me here. I always make a mess of things. I could never be like everybody wanted. I could never be the perfect son and death eater for my father and I could never be the perfect lover Sev wanted.

" I just wanted to be loved." I barely whispered, spreading my arms wide, jumping into the icy water. I never heard the scream as I grew numb, my body sinking lower towards the bottom.

I just wanted to be loved, to be in the arm's of my lover, to see my father proud. I'm sorry everyone, but you don't need me. I let my eyes fall shut, letting death take me away from this world.

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