Dinner was rather uneventful, nothing interesting happened, well nothing that I didn't know of. There was talk about this morning's events but details were slowly distorting into things that didn't or wouldn't happen.
It was almost nine; I was now locked in my room reading more spells when I came across one spell that left me curious as to what exactly it could do. Severus had asked to help me with my studies but Tom quickly told him that he would be the one to help me. Which left me with the only other option, do it by myself. Seeing as everyone was questioning me, I didn't feel the need to prove to myself, but a surely another demonstration would help cure their questioning. Of that I don't have the slightest doubt.
Earlier today when my head began to throb, I realized I was beginning to get a handle of the visions that were being thrown my way. I could now see the future, not exactly at will, but if I concentrated enough I could see or catch glimpses, the only thing that happened was the energy would drain from me, so much so, that if I still get large visions I still pass out for an unknown amount of time.
I learn a couple of more spells before shutting the book and concealing it in the side drawer next to my bed. I was almost giddy to practice what I had learn. I changed into my lace, long sleeved, black maxi dress, and put on my onyx jeweled choker. Slipping my cloak on before I braided the front section of my hair and pinned both braids to meet in the back of my head. Grabbing my wand before I quietly slipping out of my room, while staying in the shadows of the common room.
I even pull my hood on my head as I slowly made my way towards the forest. I managed to avoid anyone on my way out of the castle. ust as I walked into the Forest, I realized I wasn't alone, and knew who it was just by the strong smell of cologne, it smelled as if the person had showered in nothing but the cologne, making my nose burn and my eyes water in the process.
"My lady." He muttered a greeting through tight lips, walking beside me as we made our way towards the clearing.
"Avery." I acknowledged as we walked into the clearing.
I noticed everyone was already there. Everyone but Tom. I felt my nose wrinkle in disgust at the smell of Avery's disgusting cologne as I stopped where the group had gathered.
"Today I shall be testing your loyalty towards your Lord and I." I began as I waited for Tom to walk into the clearing.
I could almost feel his presence as he made his way into the clearing. Long purposeful strides, back straight, and unreadable expression in place.Though when his eyes met mine, they told a different story.
"Now, I know you aren't starting without me. Are you, darling?" Tom asked lowly, talking into my ear, as I turned to the crowd.
I held in a whimper in response as I nodded, a smirk pulling on my lips as I straightened my posture.
"You didn't miss anything important." I commented as I watched the group form into a circle with just Tom and I in the middle.
I smirked and grabbed Tom's hand, letting him read my mind as I thought of what I was about to do. I noticed Tom stiffen the slightest as he thought of the same thing nights ago after the first meeting, and my resorting.
I waited for his response, which he returned with a simple nod, holding tighter onto my hand in his hold.
"So, I am sure that our Lord has told you he planned on testing where your loyalties rest. Tonight, I shall see to it. Drop your hoods, and hold out your right arms. The boys only." I said standing alongside Tom.
I watched as Bellatrix's hood dropped first, followed by Cissy, Lucius, Rodolphus, and Billy. Then followed the rest. I noticed Parkinson was within the next group and I smirked to myself.
"Tom thought it a great idea for you to wear the mark. In my opinion, not all of you are worthy to bare such a mark. Some more than others. So, I shall test your loyalties as I said before, those who really are unworthy I shall take care of in the moments notice, if and when they are deemed unworthy." I explained.
"Those of you that are worthy shall bare a mark, just not the one originally thought of." I added as I looked to see who was already showing doubt.
'Crucio!' I thought flicking my wrist at Parkinson and her group of floozies. I watched as the fell to the ground simultaneously.
'There are the first of those who are unworthy of the mark,' I thought, watching Tom's eyes flicker in interest, grasping my hand a little tighter.
"See? There, really are unworthy people here." I said, almost cackling.
I took my wand out and pointed it at them, but before I could do anything Tom stopped me. His head moved to the side as he looked back at me. I flicked my wrist again and they laid there motionlessly, the only thing moving was their chest as they breathed heavily.
"Lestrange, Avery, Malfoy, Dolohov. Obliviate them." He ordered, not moving from where he stood.
'Bellatrix is loyal. So are the other four.' I noted.
'That they are.' He replied, nodding.
Once they had oblivated Parkinson and the trio, I nodded at them as they walked back to their original spots. I searched the minds of each and every one of them, smirking at the lack of Occlumency skill they had. Tom smirked at me as he watched with me.
"Ah, I see only a very few of you aren't opposed to me invading your minds. I am a bit disappointed at the fact that I didn't get to play with anyone else. Though I guess it is fine, seeing as you all are worth of the mark now." I said, almost pouting in disappointment.
I was about to dismiss them when suddenly I was no longer in the present, but watching something else.
Something that would happen minutes away from the present. Yaxley didn't like the fact I was now in charge, he despised me ever since I hexed him after he tried to kiss me our third year here. Just as I blinked back into the present I saw a bright yellow flash come towards me, I quickly blocked it with a flick of my wrist and looked with a cold smirk at my attacker.
"Yaxley, I see you still hold a grudge." I commented as I watched him gulp visibly.
"Riel, I see you are still a manipulative bitch." He sneered back.
I tutted at him in response, twitching my nose.
I saw as everyone in the group turn towards him but before anyone else could do anything Tom pulled out his wand and was already pointing it at his throat. I tutted at him again as I watched Tom's back begin to strain.
"Always speaking before you think, acting before putting any thought too, Yaxley. Maybe its time for you to learn where your place is." I suggested as Tom smirked, stepping back.
"Potestas in tenebris, et in dolorem tuum reflectunt victima scriptor corpus, dolor sic profundus ut non recuperet." I whispered, placing my fingers on his chest, and watching as he collapsed on the ground.
"Now we can go. Malfoy, Avery, leave him somewhere where they'll discover him. Make sure you don't get caught." Tom ordered.
"Make sure you remove their cloaks, so we don't get caught." I added, watching as they all began to leave as couple of people levitated Parkinson and her trio and watched as they all disappeared into the darkness.
Tom grabbed my hand, as I felt it reel in the events that happened today. I let him watch everything except a few things.
"Your mind is intriguing to watch." He commented, as he pulled me back towards the castle.
After reaching the grounds I quickly let go of Tom's hand and made my way towards the Slytherin common room. I whispered the password at the door, before I entered and made my way towards the common room. Then proceeded to try to concentrate in order to see the future, feeling disappointment when I failed to see nothing but pitch black.
"What are you doing out here, my Lady?" I jumped when I heard Lucius behind me.
"Thinking. Why, is it a problem?" I asked, standing up to face him.
"Nope, n-not for me." He said, as his eyes flickered towards the door.
I nodded in understanding, quickly saying goodnight before heading towards my room. When I went through my door, I quickly watched as the torched lit to reveal Tom sitting in the arm chair by the fire.
"What's going on? How'd you even get in here? Its practically forbidden." I mused, as I slid off my cloak and shoes, which revealed my dress.
He stared at me for a couple of minutes before he adjusted in his seat, shook his head, and cleared his throat. "Actually, it is forbidden, and I just need you to explain to me, a few things I saw in your mind. Then I'll leave." He said, his stormy eyes shinning with the fire.
I nodded, before taking a seat in the other arm chair across from him, crossing my legs after I sat down.
"If your family is a part of the Slytherin blood line, what does that make us? To be honest, I never really thought about it, but is there any possibility that we could end up being related? Family? " He asked, looking troubled.
I shook my head at him, "No, we aren't. You see, my family was distant, an indirect descendant if you will, my family wasn't interested in inbreeding with each other, that's how it ended up being meeting a woman who happened to be an indirect descendant of Ravenclaw, and so on. Somehow my parents met and ended up getting married carrying those lineages onto me. Making me-" I said before he interrupted.
"A descendant and heir of the Hogwarts Four." Tom finished.
'That's interesting.' He hissed under his breath in parseltongue.
"Parseltongue is one of the many, new acquired talents." I added, smirking at him.
'Get out of my room.' I hissed, at him smirking before he stood up and left.
I locked the door and changed into my night dress after he left, climbing into bed before sinking into unconsciousness, into another vision. I was lucky enough that I felt this would happen soon, I told Bellatrix the password to opening the door from the outside earlier today.
Vision:
Fourteen months Later:
"Bella. Bella you have to help me." I pleaded, feeling desperation being to suffocate me as I pulled her into a room.
Tom and I had been living together since summer began. I knew we had discussed this subject already but I couldn't help the fear the clawed at my chest as I went to the medic and received the news that confirmed my suspicions.
It didn't matter what our plans were, they all slipped through the cracks as I received the news. I was two months pregnant with Tom's child. How was I going to do it? What was I going to do? I wasn't going to get rid of it, that's for sure. I needed a way out of here. Somewhere I couldn't be found.
"Annie what's wrong?" She asked me, as she took in my pale, clammy complexion.
"Did you go see the medic like Tom told you to?" She asked, worried as she realized something was wrong.
"I-I need your help Bella; do you think you would be willing to help me?" I asked, fighting tears as I spoke.
"What is it? Whatever you need, I am willing to help." She promised, grabbing my hand as I felt my lip tremble.
I quickly put the silencing charm around the room, locking the door, and covering her mind with the flick of my wrists. I sighed, trying to lock away my erratic emotions, and failing completely.
"Bella, I'm -I'm two months pregnant." I finally said, feeling as my legs gave out from under me.
"What? Really? I always wanted to be an aunty!" She squealed excitedly.
"Bella, Andromeda has a baby girl and Cissy is pregnant too. You are already an aunt." I told her amused, as I watched her bounce.
"Oh, I know, but I always felt closer to you than them. You understand my crazy brazenness. They don't. You're the awesome sister I always wanted." She explained, smiling at me.
"I always wanted a sister. I see you as one too." I replied, calming the queasiness within my summersaulting stomach.
"What do I need to do, Annie?" She asked, eager to help.
"Help me leave without anyone knowing." I replied, watching as her eyes almost popped out of her head before she controlled herself and nodded in response.
With a simple nod in response, we both set out to figure out a plan to help me disappear, and conceal the pregnancy no one would ever find out about until years from now. At least I hoped.