Athena looked up at Blaise looking down at her. She had been in a state of hyper awareness, letting a small amount of tears to cloud her vision. She had been like that for an hour. She finally was composing herself, as though nothing had happened. She was looking at the owner of the warm and comforting arms. "Blaise can you help me get father into his own room? That madman had him attacked, just to get to me. Please stay and help me."
"Of course I will." Blaise said softly never taking his arms away from her.
"My healing charms are a bit rusty. How are yours?"
"You know how mother is; she taught me a lot of them. She insisted that I perfect them."
"I feel we don't have much time."
"Why?"
"Something inside of me is saying that I've made a gigantic mistake staying here. Blaise if need be will you take over his care?"
"Why wouldn't I?
"No reason…" Athena suddenly grasped her chest; throwing Blaise to the ground.
"Athena, what's wrong?"
"He's angry and calling for me."
"Don't go. Please stay with me." Blaise rose from the ground and gently kissed her. She once again threw him to the ground. "What the hell was that for?"
"My father is lying there nearly dead. That madman is screaming for me. You think NOW is the time for this crap?" She screamed as she went to Rupert's side. "Daddy, please don't die. I love you too much. I am sorry. This is entirely my fault. I should never have rejected him." Athena sat down and felt the familiar lightheadedness she put her hands to her temples as she felt herself fade away. As she fell back on her bed, she could hear the distant voice of Blaise screaming her name. She closed her eyes and the pain that she was feeling intensified.
"Rodolphus, now do you understand why I've summoned you?" Through his screaming he managed two words.
"Yes, sire."
"Good, now I left your sister and father here. I had expected you to charm the penthouse to prevent any kind of escape. Your sister is very valuable to me, and must be returned to me at once!" All the sudden a surge of power rushed to Athena and she was able to speak through her brother. Using her best imitation of his demeanor she broke through the curses being fired at her brother.
"What makes my sister so important to my lord?" she said almost vomiting at the thought of calling the monster lord.
"I should kill you for that insolence, but I'm feeling merciful. If you must know she is to be the mother of my heirs."
"My lord…?" Again she fought the urge to vomit at the term.
"Yes, I was the one. Does this trouble you?"
"No, it's an honor my lord." Athena said losing her ability to hide her revulsion.
"Rodolphus Rupert LeStrange. I've know you for a long time. You aren't yourself right now are you?" Voldemort said almost smiling. Athena thought quickly.
"Shit, I've got to get out of here before he figures it out."
"You know I'd expect more from the fiancée of The Dark Lord Voldemort, than to run away from power. It's not very Slytherin. Now is it Athena?"
"Hello jackass!" She said spitefully.
"We've much to discuss my dear." Athena felt herself begin to return to her body. Voldemort held his wand to her brother's throat. "Not so fast. I insist you stay, unless you'd like your brother to join your sainted mother."
"Fine… I'll stay." Athena said concentrating on her pure hatred of the monster in front of her.
"Shall we sit and talk about this?"
"Whatever you say My Lord…" She said finally able to find the proper tone of voice for her rage.