It's a very cold evening in the ruin, not that he was complaining. They have just captured five well known wizards in the forest the other day. It was a great catch. The man snickered, "It was indeed."
They were taking a break from hunting Mudbloods and traitors in the woods when one of his men called him and said that he found some teenagers not far from where they are. He also said that they're the one of the people in the "Hotlist". They didn't even suspect to capture those five. At their age they can cast spells that even his guards can't learn. But years of experience thought him how to carefully strategize his plan. And now, he Gravon have catches the most important wizard of all times, one that could bring the dilemma of the entire Wizarding World to end.
He smiled at the thought of having those precious Galleons, thinking of the feeling when he can finally grasp it with his hands.
A knock brought him back to his senses. He turned his chair and faces the door. A small man with a body built for war enters his room. "Master, the detector has spotted to unknown targets heading this way." the small man said.
"They're early. Well, I can't blame the guy. We have his precious girl. You can go now." said Gravon. Then he turned to the intercom which is connected to all of the speakers inside the house. He was accustomed to this Muggle thing already. He pressed it then started speaking to his men.
"Alright, I want all of you to stand guard. Don't let your defense down, you hear me? We have a big fight coming. Gustav and Promad bring the girl to me, now." He depressed the button then leaned back in his chair. This might be a tough one. Pfff, that boy's really stubborn. Just the two of them? They won't stand a chance against my guards.
A few seconds later he heard someone knocking again then his men with the captured girl came through the door. The girl looked frail, delicate. Gravon motioned his men to come forward.
"What a pleasure to meet you again, Claire." Gravon said with his arms wide open. The girl just stares at him not even blinking. He took a step forward and clutched Claire's jaw.
"You know, those friends of yours are looking for you. They will be here in a few minutes and then we can have a nice little chat. What do you say?" He grinned.
"By the time they arrive here, you'll be dead. I'll make sure of that." The girl spat.
Gravon just laughed. "Feisty as ever, dear Claire. Let's see about that. They have to past my guards first."
The ruin was deserted and only the wind was making sounds. The two strangers where carefully making their way towards the house, oblivious that their enemies are waiting readily for them.
"Hmmm, abandoned buildings and the likes are my favorite place." said the blonde man, attempting for humor.
The other man smile despite what he was thinking. "Me too." He said sarcastically. "This one looks like the one where I was held captive a year ago." he said voicing what's on his mind. He saw a large rock which is good for hiding. He motioned his companion to follow him.
"Hmmm, wonder why it's so deserted? Usually, Gravon's men are lurking around their hideout." The blonde man said as he follow suit.
Leaning on the rock, the red head said "Knowing him, he probably alerts his guards by now. Don't let your guard down Will." He takes a look at the abandoned house.
"So what's the plan, Ron?" asked the blonde, Will.
"Peter said that Claire and the others are on the second room. There are five guards situated on that floor while the first landing has four. Gravon's on the left side room. He also said that the third room is empty. Reckon we can use that to sneak in?"
"Hmmm, I think we can. We need to kill the guards quickly then go for the captives. After that we can go for Gravon. What do say?"
"We don't have to. The Head says that this mission is a rescuing ops, so will go for that. We don't want the captives to be hurt, so we'll have to finish this mission as fast as we can." stated Ron.
"Ok, if that's what The Head wants. Let's go." said Will while he stealthily moves forward. William looks around. "Ron, we need to get to that side." he gesture his head towards the hidden spot near the house. Ron just nods at him then grab his hands and apparate quickly to the spot.
"Ok, so here's what we gonna do. You should become invincible first then I'll levitate you through the nearest window, take a look for the guards or something suspicious. After that, signal me, ok? Wear this bracer so I can see you. Its properties are the same as the Hand of Glory but we had it modified so that only our lot could see it. Put it on your left wrist." Ron instructed as he and Will put their ear and mouth piece on. "Be careful, ok?"
"I knew it. You have a soft spot for me." Will said while he dramatically place his right hand on his heart.
"Oh, shut it will you? We're on a mission here remember?"
"Chillax, Ron. Ok here we go. Wait, hold the bracelet for a while." Will said as he became invincible to Ron but suddenly became visible again when he puts the bracer on.
With a nod, Ron points his wand towards Will and levitates him to the nearest window. Will looked at the first window then after a few seconds shook his head which means that there isn't anyone on the room. So that means. .
"An empty room, ah? So if the empty rooms on the side and there's three rooms in here~" Ron said on the mouth piece.
"Excluding the bathroom 'cause we all know that it has a high and small window.." Will interrupted.
"~then the captives are in there." Ron pointed towards the window on the opposite side of the empty room. "Let's go. I'll levitate you there. Inspect for something suspicious, if there isn't any open the window then I'll apparate after you."
"Ok. Here we go." Will said. Ron levitates him towards the target window. Will peaks at the window for about a minute.
"The light is dim but I can manage to see some silhouettes grouped together on the ground. Might be our captives, ah? I'll go in." Will said.
Ron watches him disappear through the window. "Wait there. I'll turn the mouth piece for a few seconds." He heard his partner saying through the ear piece. He waited for a few minutes then he saw his partner on the window gesturing him to go there. With a nod, he apparate to the window frame.
"I've talk to the captives; they say that Claire was taken by two of Gravon's men." Will said as he helped Ron get through the window.
"Bloody hell, we have to keep the captives safe first. Call Draco and tell him to go here so that he can apparate the captives back to the base. I'll handle Gravon myself." Ron said as he dust off the dirt in his jacket.
He heard a sharp intake of breath from the captives. He turn to their direction, he can't see them clearly because of the dim light. Then he was shocked when he approach the them.
"Ron? Is that you?"