Hi all! here is a little oneshot of Marlene and Regulus. They are a pairing that i LOVE! i wont reveal any other pairings though... so ;) enjoy!
Marlene couldn't sleep. Not because Lily wasn't there. Not because Jess Rongs, another seventh year Gryffindor girl, was asleep before her, or because Dorky wasn't there. Marlene couldn't sleep because she was hungry. Starving, in fact.
Marlene stood out of her bed and left Gryffindor Tower. Marlene was headed to the kitchens. The one place she found herself at peace.
Since the Marauders arrived at Hogwarts, the kitchens had to be changed every year to avoid any mishaps that the four Gryffindor's could cause. Marlene always knew where the kitchens were, though. Not that she told anyone. Marlene only knew because one of the house elves that worked in the kitchens used to be her family's house elf.
Marlene found the kitchen in no time. She said her hello's to the elves, took her food and then left.
As Marlene neared the end of her large tub of ice-cream, she came across sniffs. Marlene, being the curious Gryffindor that she was, turned the corer to see who it was. Probably some home-sick first year, she thought. But she couldn't have been further from the truth.
Sitting on the stair case to Gryffindor Tower was one Regulus Black, the younger brother of Sirius Black.
"What are you doing here, Black?" Marlene asked. She was surprised that her voice didn't sound mean or angry. No, it sounded genuinely curious. Black looked up, his eyes red and puffy.
"Leave me alone, McKinnon. Please," Black's voice sounded so vulnerable and needy. A part of Marlene wanted to leave him be, but the other and more dominant side told her to stay.
"No," Marlene sat next to Black on the staircase. She pulled at her wand and Accioed another spoon. She reached out to Regulus and offered him the spoon.
"Want someone?" She asked. Regulus nodded and took the spoon.
"Why are you being nice to me? I mean, I'm a Slytherin, reported Death Eater, and you're a Gryffindor golden girl. One of the best Chasers known to your house."
Marlene threw her head back and laughed.
"Because I'm amazing and wise. Plus, I've always wanted to see a Black cry," Marlene offered her tub of ice-cream to Regulus. He gladly took it and began eating.
"So, what's up?" she asked
"You're going to laugh at me, but just got my heart broken," he said. He was right, Marlene did laugh.
" 'Bout time!"
"What's that supposed to mean?" Regulus asked.
"Mate, I've known you for two years. We began the ritual of sharing ice-cream two years ago, and since then we've bonded. And whilst bonding. I've noticed that you're heart was too brand new and shiny. It'll do you good to break it every so often," It was true. Two years ago, Marlene had found Regulus outside the entrance of Gryffindor tower, contemplating whether or not to go in and talk to Sirius. Marlene, at the time, had ice-cream, and refused to share it with Regulus.
The two hated each other, but after the first few months of finding Regulus at Gryffindor Tower, and he finding Marlene with a tub of ice-cream, the two reluctantly started to get along.
"Wow, thanks Lena, that makes me feel so much better," he sighed sarcastically. Marlene smirked. She enjoyed her time with Regulus. He was so different to anyone else she knew. Marlene stood up, taking her precious ice-cream with her.
"Sorry, bubs, but it's the truth," Marlene leaned down and kissed Regulus on the cheek.
"Night. I'll see you tomorrow," she said. As Marlene walked up the stairs, Regulus called up to her.
"Love you, Lena," Marlene smiled down to him.
"Love you too, Bubsie,"
Marlene's Death
The clouds forming around Marlene's house grew darker. She took a deep breath. She knew what was happening. The Death Eaters were coming. He man she loved had warned her about this. He had told her to run, to hide, to move countries. But Marlene had refused. She needed to stand by the side of her best friend, Lily, in this time of need.
Marlene looked down at the ring on her finger. The gem inside was a beautiful green-red color. The ring was on her marriage finger. Marlene didn't usually were the ring. It was too precious to wear. Marlene rubbed the ring. Inside of it contained all of her most prized memories and a small note, that at the touch of it's owner would open and be read aloud in her voice.
Marlene heard a clash. She turned around and saw several Death Eaters surrounding her. She recognized a few. Graham Nott, Lucius Malfoy, Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle. Marlene's heart clenched as she laid her eyes on the man she loved, and the man that loved her, Regulus Black. She could tell he did not want to be here; to witness her death, or maybe even cause it.
"Oh, look, it's the pretty little birdy, Marlene McKinnon. Such a waste. She is quite pretty. If I didn't have Cissy waiting for me, I would take her here and now," Lucius joked.
"Watch it, Malfoy, that's my cousin you're talking about," Regulus hissed. Malfoy cocked an eyebrow at him.
"She's my wife now, Black, I'll talk the way I want about her," Malfoy smirked. Regulus tensed and looked like her was going to pounce at Malfoy.
"Listen, boys, can we save this for later? I have a cake in the oven and I don't want that to burn," Marlene chirped. She sounded calm and animated. She sounded nothing like a girl who was about the face her death, and this annoyed Malfoy.
"Shut it, McKinnon! You should be begging for a quick death! You should be on your knees!"
"Sorry, Malfoy, but these are new jeans, and I'd rather not get them dirty,"
Malfoy leaped at McKinnon and grabbed her by the throat. She let out a little yelp, but reclaimed her signature smirk and look of amusement.
"Ooh, won't Voldemort be surprised to see Malfoy succumbing to Muggle antics!"
Malfoy let Marlene go, but pointed her wand to Marlene's jugular.
"How dare you use the Dark Lord's name!" Malfoy sneered.
"I'm going to die anyway, might as well get a kick in saying his name," Marlene shrugged. She seemed so calm and normal on the outside, but on the inside, she was screaming for help.
"Well, I will grant you that wish soon. Any last words?" Malfoy asked amussed.
"Just a few," Marlene said seriously. Malfoy was taken aback, but was curios as to what they were.
"And they are?" Malfoy questioned.
"Nighty-night Bubsie," Marlene said charmingly. Marlene raised her chin, ready for death. Malfoy did not waste time. With a swift flick of his wand, he rang out a single curse.
"Avada Kedravra!"
Marlene saw a flash of green, and she was gone. It was peaceful, her departure. She only felt the pain for a millisecond before the felt pure white light.
…
Regulus watch the love of his life slump into a lifeless sack. Her eyes were glass-like and empty. The color and spark that he always saw in them were gone. His heart ached. He felt his Patronous fading away. His foxes mate had died, along with a part of his soul.
"Perfect. Regulus, are you coming? Our job here is done," Nott said. It took all Regulus could to not cry, let alone kill the men around him. Regulus gulped down all his feelings.
"No, I'll stay behind and snoop the place out. See if we can get any leads." Regulus said as casually as he could.
Crabbe smirked. "And this is why we bring you. To 'snoop' the place out. We'll head back and tell the Dark Lord of our success,"
In a second the 6 men vanished. As soon as they vanished, Regulus let all the pain he felt; all the emotions and all the emptiness inside of him. He fell to the ground and began to cry. The hot tears ran down his face and blurred his vision.
"Lena!" he cried. His soul mate was dead. Regulus crawled to her; forgetting his wand and black cloak. When he reached her body, he pulled it on top of his lap.
Her curly brown hair was in her face. Regulus pushed it away and kissed her forehead. He stared into her lifeless eyes and let out ragged sobs. His tears splashed on her face. Regulus brought her closer and rocked back on forth.
"Lena, I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so, so sorry," He cried in between sobs. Regulus gaze was caught on her left hand. Her long fingers were usually bare. But one finger wasn't. He grabbed Marlene's fourth finger and saw the green and red gem stoned ring he had given her. It was a promise ring. So many promises were made on this ring. He promised to love her always. He promised to be with her no matter what. He promised to get rid of Voldemort, so she could live in peace.
He promised to marry her.
Regulus' heart felt as if it had broken. He let out another cry of anguish. He touched the silver rimmed ring. At his touch, the ring lit up. Blue smoke-like figures lit up the dark and cold room. Regulus cried once more.
They were memories of him and Marlene together. The first time they met, the first time they shared ice-cream, their nightly meetings. The smoke vanished the re-appeared.
The smoke took the form of Marlene and Regulus. It was their first kiss, and the first time they told each other 'I love you' in their relationship. And the memories continued. All of them had Regulus, and all of them sent daggers into Regulus' heart. The smoke faded one last time, and a figure of Marlene took it's place.
She held a note in her hands. She cleared her throat.
"Hey Bubsie, if you're listening to this, then that means I'm probably dead. Ouch. Well, I guess you also saw the montage of my happiest moments. I know, lame. They're all of you. There were some of Lily and friends and family, but I think of you when I summon my Vixen, so you won! Bubs, I want you to know how much I love you. Even though I know your every flaw, I love you so, so much.
I actually never liked ice-cream. I preferred gelato because it was healthier. But the night I found you, they ran out of gelato, so I took the damned ice-cream. And I guess, every time I saw you, my fondness of ice-cream grew. And now I love ice-cream, so I blame you for the weight I've gained over the last few years.
You should also know that no one calls me Lena. Only you. I made sure of it. I told people I hated being called Lena, but really, I only just wanted you to call me it. I know, silly and lame and, yeah. But, I guess that's what love does to you. And now that I'm starting to confess, I should also say that I was awake that night you found me sleeping on the stairs. I was waiting for you, but I didn't come, and then you came, but I was lying down with my eyes closed. I swear I was going to say that I was awake, but, I didn't want to. I just, I just wanted you near me.
To be honest, I can't read anymore of this, 'cuz I'm not used to having to, to, to tell someone I love them in this much detail. Just, read the letter and yeah. But before I go, Bubsie, I love you so much. More than I could love anyone, and because of this, I want you to make a difference. Be the reason why we win this war. Summon that Gryffindor courage that you claim has rubbed off on you and do something important. I know you can, and I hope you will, because you promised. I don't want you to die thinking that you were nothing but a Death Eater, because you're not.
And, Bubsie, before I go for good, tell Lily where I am. It would be nice for my friends to see me before I'm buried. And also, this ring, it'll always open for you. You and you alone. There are trinkets around the house that will open for Lily and Mary and everyone else, but this is my most prized and this is yours.
I love you, Regulus Arian Black, I always have and I always will.
Nighty-night, Bubsie."
Then Marlene disappeared, and the note in her hands fell. Regulus, who was still clutching onto Marlene as if his life counted on it, didn't move to the note. He just stared at it. He looked down at Marlene and kissed her cold lips. He pressed his forehead against hers.
"I'll make you proud. I'll make a difference. I'll see you soon."
So, does anyone like? I dont ship Regulus and Marlene, but i think Regulus changed for someone, and not just Kreacher, and it just made sense in my head.
People usually tend to ship Marlene and Sirius, but I have someone else for Sirius...
any guesses?
reviews would be much welcomed!