You guys are the best! I once again was sceptical about the last chapter but once you guys thought it was ok then I don't gota go back and re-arrange it or anything so thanks! Sirius side effects after his time in captivation are debatable. So let's just see how it goes. Thanks again and enjoy chapter 14! Talk 2 ya! 

Welcome back Padfoot!

As James left the hospital wing, Sirius eyes began to flicker. Within a few seconds, Sirius eyes shot open and he called "James," In a very low whispered, husky voice. James never heard him. However, Madam Pomfrey was on her way over to Sirius to change the bandages on his side. As she approached his bed she saw he was awake and gasped as she dropped the roll of bandages in her hand. Sirius saw this and smiled weakly.

"Hi Poppy." He said in the same whispered voice. Madam Pomfrey bent down to pick up the bandages but kept her eyes on Sirius just incase she was hallucinating. As she got up she saw Sirius flicker his eyes again. She became naturally anxious, so she approached his bedside.

"Sirius?" she said meekly as she placed a gentle hand on his tender shoulder. Sirius flicked his eyes open and turned to face her as best he could.

"Ya? Oww!" he yelped at her touch. She immediately jumped back.

"How are you feeling Sirius?" she asked quietly.

Sirius sniggered a little before saying;

"How do you think I'm feeling Poppy? I'm stuck here in the one part of Hogwarts I can't stand…. I'm in dire agony all over." He said discreetly.

"Shall I increase your pain medication then?" she asked.

"Ya. That would be good thanks." Sirius replied as he smiled a little.

Poppy then hurried back to her office to get the required medication while Remus walked in with the daily prophet in his hand. As he turned to sit beside the bed he saw Sirius awake and smiling at him.

"Sirius!" he said astonished as dropped the paper and focused his attention on his friend.

"How long are you awake mate?" Remus asked happily.

"Not long. Couple minutes. Five minutes tops."

Remus nodded and asked, "Where's Poppy?"

"Her office. She's going to increase the pain meds."

"Remus sat down on the chair and asked the inevitable.

"Stupid question but, how are ya feeling?"

Sirius smirked and said; "Sore. Very sore. I can't even move my arms. My legs are a definite no go area."

"Your voice isn't too good either mate."

"Gee thanks. You sure know how to cheer a bloke up mate."

Sirius and Remus just smiled sadly at each other. Poppy then returned with the medication.

"Ok Sirius. This might sting a little." She warned.

Sirius sniggered a bit and said; I think I can handle it."

Poppy just shrugged her shoulders and injected the prescribed amount into his left arm which Sirius cringed at slightly. "All done." She said as she turned to leave.

"Oh Poppy, could you bring him a glass of water please?" asked Remus politely.

"I was going to anyway Remus." She snipped. Remus just nodded as Sirius smirked.

"Getting into trouble with her is not the brightest idea you ever had mate!"

"Shut up Sirius." Said Remus smiling.

"How's Harry?" Sirius asked.

"He's fine. He doesn't know anything about this because Lily didn't want to upset him." Sirius nodded in understanding….."However, she has promised to bring him into you once your scars and bruises have healed up properly. For now you are apparently on a holiday with Sharina." Said Remus.

"Okay. I understand that Harry is too young to understand and I don't want to be the reason he suffers from nightmares." Said Sirius.

"I reckon you could do that even without cuts and bruises." Said Remus smiling at Sirius.

"Oh ya go on. Kick a man while he's down. Literally in this case." Said Sirius.

"How is Sharina anyway?"

"Oh so you do remember you have a girlfriend." Said Remus sarcastically.

Sirius rolled his eyes and said; "Course I do. So how is she?"

"I imagine shed be upset to see you in this state…." At the quizzical look on Sirius face, Remus continued. "…..She doesn't know about this Sirius. She has been working in Mungos for 36 hours so she will be finished today sometime and Lily has promised to inform her."

"Here is you water Sirius." Said poppy placing it beside his bed and leaving.

"Thank you." Replied Sirius.

"Remus got up and clasped the glass in his hands as Sirius gestured for a drink. Since he was in so much agony, Remus raised his head with his hand and placed the glass against Sirius mouth. As soon as Sirius consumed the glass, his voice returned back to normal.

"Thank you Moony mate!" Sirius said with a smile.

"No problem." Remus replied smiling warmly.

"Are you comfortable enough? Can I get you anything?" Remus urged sincerely.

Sirius nodded his head and smiled at Remus.

"Thanks Remus but no. I don't want anything. All I want is to go home and relax you know?"

"I know. And you will. Soon." Said Remus.

"Ya. Just not soon enough." Said Sirius as he turned his gaze away from Remus to look around the wing.

"Have the meds kicked in yet?" asked Remus.

Sirius turned to face Remus and nodded.

"Ya. When I first woke up my head was throbbing but it has ceased now. My ribs are still tender though and my right wrist is a little sore. My chest also has healed up apparently but my right leg and both ankles are still aching pretty badly."

"Well it has only been three hours since we brought you in here. Give it some time." Remus urged.

"Ya. How did you guys know where I was anyway?" asked Sirius.

"Ohhhh. It's a long story." Said Sirius.

"I got time." Said Sirius bluntly.

"Albus there is no way we are moving!" shouted James.

Dumbledore was sitting at his desk and James who was sitting in front of him but now was pacing with his arms crossed across his chest turned to face him.

"Moody thinks it would be for the best James." Said Albus calmly.

"I don't give a flying damn what Moody thinks ok? We have been shoved out of our home three times within the last four years because of those pricks! I am not up scuttling my family again Albus!"

"I realise that James but please be reasonable……"

"I AM BEING REASONABLE!" Bellowed James as he flung his arms to his side, sighed deeply and resumed his seat in front of Dumbledore's desk.

"It will only be temporary. Until we are certain that the death eaters do not know where you are living."

"What about Molly and Arthur?" asked James.

"Well what about them?" asked Dumbledore perplexed.

"We all live on the same grounds. So let's say for example they somehow discover our living conditions then the Weasleys will be in danger too!"

"No." said Dumbledore flatly.

"No? What do you mean no? How can they not be?" asked James irritated.

"Their home can only be found by those who already knows where it is." Said Dumbledore.

"What? Are you serious?" asked James.

"Indeed I am James. So you see if you were to come and live here at Hogwarts for a few months, the Weasley's would not be in any danger." Replied Dumbledore.

James thought about this for a few minutes before saying;

"Ill say it to Lily." Dumbledore nodded his agreement.

"Anyway Albus, I had better go home. Might call in on my way to see Sirius and see if there's been any change." Said James smiling a little as he rose from his chair.

"I might go with you James." Said Dumbledore rising.

"Sure." Said James as he lagged behind Dumbledore on the way out of the office.

As James and Dumbledore turned the corner entrance of the hospital wing, they heard a familiar voice.

"You weren't joking when you said it was a long story Moony." Said Sirius.

"No. But….."

"Sirius!" exclaimed James jovially with a wide grin.

Remus turned round and smiled pleasantly at James and Dumbledore while Sirius issued a slight smile.

"Ya mate. I'm awake? How long? About 20 minutes now. How am I? Kinda sore all over. Now does that answer the formidable questionnaire Prongs?" He asked suppressing his usual mischievous smile.

Dumbledore, Remus and James sniggered at him before James said;

"Its good to have you back Padfoot mate."

"Thanks Prongs." Said Sirius appreciatively.

James then sat down on the end of the bed while Dumbledore stood next to Remus.

"You gave us all quite a scare Sirius mate. For a while I thought you were dead…."

"Ah come on Prongs! What do ya take me for mate? After everything we have been through you honestly thought that I would give those loathsome gits the satisfaction of dying?"

Everyone half laughed at this while Sirius continued.

"There is not a snowballs chance in hell that I would let them win! You should know that mate."

"Ya. I should have known better." Said Sirius reciprocating Sirius wide smile.

"It is good to have you back Sirius but unfortunately I have a mountain load of work to do before Hogwarts opens in three weeks. But I shall call down and see you later on. So for now excuse me gentleman." Said Dumbledore as he bowed a little and left to the chant of "Bye Albus."

"Anyway I have to get going too mate. Lily will want to know what the situation is and if there has been any improvement so I am going to take off. Be back later though with Lily if you like?"

Sirius smiled a little and said;

"Ya James I would like that."

"Ok. Great. Remus are you gona come or you staying on?" asked James.

"Well if Sirius is gona be bombarded by us tonight he needs to charge up the batteries so I best be off too." Said Remus to a depressed Sirius.

"Ok. See you at around 6:00 or so Pads!" said James with a warm smile.

"Ya ok." Said Sirius sadly.

Remus rose from the chair and James removed himself from the bed. They both went to the doorway and Remus waved a little while James saluted Sirius and said;

"Until later Sergeant Padfoot."

"Until later Sergeant Prongs."

With that they left and Sirius sighed to himself and said

"Until later." He then fell into a deep sleep within minutes.