Broken Angel

by I LIKE FEAR 1-2

What happens when you anger a God? What happens when something once pure, turns wicked and angry? What is left of someone who has been alone so long? How do you ask forgiveness for being so wrong? How do you apologize for breaking someone's heart? This is the story of Slytherin House's Angel of Carnage. Posted on Wattpad and RoyalRoad

63. 55: Revenge

K… Here's the next chapter. Someone is going to die real soon, a lot of someone's. Also… Riley will finally finish dealing with the Leaf. For the longest time, she felt she was invulnerable. But with this attack on her friends, she'll realize that she has things to lose. Riley wont suffer her enemies to live any longer. She'll track down the assassins who planned the poisoning attack. Then she'll deal with the Leaf. I wonder how Katie and the others will do. Katie actually lost someone, but all of Riley's mates had their families attacked. Chances are good that they wont act as naïve children any longer.

Also… for those of you wondering, yes, those are the Nazgul from Lotr. I didn't want to add Lotr to my universe just yet, and I didn't want them to just be from another dimension. I came up with a unique believable way of dealing with them. They were shinobi, possessed by Riley's Yami. They are almost exactly like the lotr Nazgul, except that they can use Genjutsu, and are much faster and stronger. Don't worry, they'll be getting their horses and their fellbeasts soon. And for those wondering, Alucard will be introduced, shortly after the takeover of Britain which will be in the next few chapters.

Something big is going to happen in the next few chapters, and it will put an end to this… ark… I guess you could say. After this chapter, we'll be basically entering into the Shippuden era, as in the next few chapters we will deal with the takeover of Britain and the end of fifth year. Riley has been alive for fifteen years, so she'll be sixteen next year, so this is close to about time for the Akatsuki to begin attacking the hidden villages.

Warnings: Language, violence, minor sexual references.

Broken Angel

Chapter 55: Revenge

"How is she?" Fleur inquired to Daphne. She had just arrived. Outside, a terrible storm was raging. It was pouring rain, and lightning snapped in the sky constantly. Thunder from the storm, rocked the castle loudly at times. This storm had appeared almost out of nowhere, meaning it could have only been formed by Riley's anger.

"Katie still hasn't stopped crying. And well… Riley… I've never seen someone so angry. I went in just a few minutes ago and the shadows along the walls were moving. Almost like they were alive. Luna is still in there with them, but I can't keep the willies away long enough to remain for more then a few moments. I don't know how Luna manages to ignore the scary stuff going on in there." Daphne answered with a shiver. She preferred the terrible storm outside, to the eerie quiet movement of the shadows occurring within the room.

Fleur was quiet for a moment before turning to head into Riley's room where Katie, Riley, and Luna were.

She opened the door and found the room to be only dimly lit. The few torches that lit the room, were only giving off a dim orange-ish glow. Daphne hadn't been wrong. The shadows on the walls drifted eerily back and forth. She could feel the rage and malice ebbing off of Riley in waves. She could just barely hear Katie's soft whimpering. She was laying on Riley's bed, her head on Riley's lap. Riley sat up, with Luna nuzzled next to her. Riley was in her demonic form. Her eyes alight with rage. Her wings and tails, even her body glowed dimly with fire in her veins. Riley was currently caressing Katie's cheek as she continued to cry.

It had only been a few hours since Riley had returned with news of Katie's mother's death. Her father was at St. Mungos right now. He seemed perfectly healthy, but he was completely exhausted and hadn't yet awoken. Riley had a clone there waiting for when he woke up so that she could take Katie to see him. For now though, she simply saw to Katie's comfort.

Katie had been utterly devastated by the news. Her family meant a great deal to her and to lose her mother so suddenly, was absolutely heartbreaking for her.

Fleur had already heard that the Aurors were cutting off all mail services in Britain. Over two dozen house elves had been poisoned from collecting their families mail, and about ten witches and wizards were also dosed. So far, Katie's mother was the only casualty. Riley had been around to all of those infected and had healed them of the poison. Still… it didn't feel like a victory for Riley. Fleur could tell from just Riley's facial features, that she was blaming herself for this attack.

Letting out a sigh, Fleur approached the three. She quickly knelt in front of Katie and reached out to caress her cheek.

"Hello my love." Fleur stated gently.

Katie's eyes fluttered open. They were red and puffy from hours of crying. Seeing Fleur, she reached out and Fleur quickly took her hand.

The two just stared at each other for many moments, before finally Fleur spoke again. "I am sorry, Katie. I am so sorry about your mama. She was a kind lady."

Katie managed a nod as a few more tears built in her eyes.

Fleur just stared at her, unable to do anything other then offer comfort to her lover. Finally after a few more moments, Luna sat up.

"I'm gonna go check on papa. I'll be back later." Luna stated as she kissed Riley's cheek, then Katie's. Fleur offered her a smile as she departed.

After a moment, Fleur took Luna's place, sitting next to Riley.

It was a quiet few moments, before Fleur came to the same conclusion Daphne had. The room was so friggin' creepy to be in, when Riley was this mad. Just the way the shadows moved and crept closer to them. The silence of it all was the worst part. Aside from Katie's crying, no other sounds could really be heard in the room. Occasionally thunder would boom outside, causing a deep heavy noise to echo throughout the dungeons, but aside from that, silence.

In a sudden movement, Katie took in a large inhale of air, and rolled onto her back. She still had her head in Riley's lap, and was now staring up at her.

"Riley..." Katie stated in a dry voice. She must have been crying quite hard, as her voice cracked.

It took a moment, but Riley finally looked down at her lover. Her eyes alight, nothing about them looked human anymore. The pupils were slitted and they glowed red. The tomoe spun, hypnotically. Riley looked ready to kill someone. More so now then she ever had before.

"Riley… don't do that..." Katie stated as she locked eyes with her lover.

"Do what?" Riley replied. Her voice was dark, and laced with venom. Fleur trembled at the sound, and couldn't even fathom how angry Riley must have been if she was willing to allow that much hatred into her voice, even around her mates.

"Don't blame yourself. I can see it… written all over your face. This isn't your fault." Katie stated as she wiped a few tears from her eyes.

"But this is my fault! I'm the one who's out there picking fights with the rest of the world. Whoever did this, was targeting my friends. Your mother died, because of me! No one can argue that!" Riley countered as she glared around the room at nothing in particular.

"My mother died, because I chose to stand with you. I knew the risks when I stuck by you. Even as you made enemies, I stuck by you. Even as you started to wage war, I stuck by you. My mother died… because of me. This isn't your fault. You saved my father. Because of you… I'm not an orphan." Katie countered. There was conviction in her voice, even through all the pain.

"I promise… I promise you… I'll find who did this… I'll find them… and I'll tear their fucking heart out!" Riley snarled. In that moment… nothing in her voice sounded human. It was utterly terrifying to hear.

"No..." Riley and Fleur heard Katie state.

Riley glanced down at her in surprise. Fleur shared a gobsmacked look, as she too gawked at her.

"Katie..." "You… are going to find the person that killed my mother… and you're going to bring that person to me." Katie cut Riley off. Hate and rage, boiled in Katie's eyes. Even as more tears sprung from them.

Riley just stared at her for several moments, before nodding. Fleur stared at the two for several long moments, finally she turned to the doorway, to find Daphne there watching the exchange with intrigue.

"Riley… I hate to disturb you… but I need to speak with you, at the village. Please come when you have a moment." Riley received the mental message from Itachi.

Riley let out a loud sigh before rising from the bed. Fleur took her place, almost robotically, as she cuddled next to Katie.

"Itachi needs to speak to me. I had him interrogate those that attacked us at Dover to see if they knew anything. I'll be back soon." Riley informed her lovers.

"Be safe." Fleur called after her. Riley nodded and sent a glance at the two before walking out the door. She passed by Daphne giving her a nod of acknowledgment as she passed.

The second Riley exited the room, the shadows returned to normal, and the dim torches burst brightly illuminating the dimly lit room.

A few minutes later, Riley was in Pentref Cysgodion Hud. She quickly found Itachi in the dungeons along with Anko and Shikaku.

"Did you learn anything?" Riley asked upon seeing them. They all immediately took note of her demonic features and the red glow of her eyes. Itachi was the only one whom knew of Katie's mother.

"Anko tortured them all. Two of them gave us something. Two of the wizards that came here to attack us, were asked to deliver a large package to a mail service in France. They were told specifically not to open the package, as the contents were dangerous. I just checked the papers going around the French Wizarding Community. Apparently three days ago, three of their employees died, due to suffocation. The Aurors are still investigating. I think these men delivered the poisoned notes. They were shipped from that office, and those that shipped them, died from exposure to the poison. The poison itself was an inhalant, it took the form of a powder that was concealed in the envelopes used to deliver the mail." Itachi explained to her.

"Did they know who hired them?" Riley inquired.

"Yeah… some guy named Jin Soruku. They communicated through a mail courier, but our captured wizards made sure to mind read the courier to figure out where he was coming from and who he was getting the letters from. The courier was actually a civilian Leaf ninja on Soruku's payroll." Anko replied.

"Who is this person?" Riley asked.

"Jin Soruku is a civilian councilman in Konoha. He was one of the most direct in their attempts to get Sasuke under their control." Itachi replied, he looked thoughtful, and Shikaku offered up a nod of agreement.

Riley let out a vicious snarl at that. Once again the Leaf was responsible for the heartbreak in her life. She was so angry... she hated them all so much.

While Riley seethed, Shikaku asked the question everyone was wondering. "Why would he do this? The man was always a bit off, but to send poison to Lady Riley's friend's families? That's a bit extreme. He always struck me as a bit of coward. This seems very direct. Too direct for someone like him."

"More than likely he was trying to get revenge against Riley for taking the Uchiha away. The man always said that our eyes were the most powerful bloodline on the planet. He truly revered our eyes. I think having Sasuke taken away, then being attacked by Ralael may have made him believe that our presence could have changed things. The fact that he planned on having his daughter betrothed to Sasuke probably means that he also feels cheated for having that possible… 'prestige' taken away." Itachi guessed.

"So... this son of a bitch, attacked my friend's families, just to get back at me for taking Sasuke away?" Riley surmised. Itachi nodded, it may not have been true but that was the best guess as to why this man would do such a thing.

Riley looked ready to murder something. She was angry. No, she was beyond angry. Once again, the Leaf had been the cause of problems for Riley. She was at her wits end. She was finished with them.

"So... What are we gonna do?" Shikaku inquired.

"We need to verify this info, first." Itachi stated earning a reluctant nod from Riley.

"I'll send Loki to the Leaf to investigate this. With any amount of luck, he'll have the truth in a day or two." Riley answered as she sent the mental command to Loki.

"And if it turns out he was responsible?" Shikaku asked, eying Riley curiously.

"You're going to go get him, I assume." Itachi guessed.

"Yeah… I'm gonna go get him." Riley answered darkly.

"Oh… please tell me I get to torture him too?" Anko asked hopefully.

"No… if this fucker was responsible for the death of one of my mate's mother, then he is going to get a much more personal touch. If anyone is going to kill him… it's going to be her. Though… I guess I can leave his torture up to her." Riley replied. Anko nodded in acceptance. Hoping that she got to at least tear into this fucker a bit. Since coming here, she had found acceptance. Some of the Leaf ninja were still hesitant around her. But people like Itachi and Tom made sure to talk to anyone whom wanted to pick fights. Anko was one of the quickest to call this place home. Because for once… the people here acknowledged her, and respected her. The magicals, especially the more sadistic Death Eaters, definitely admired Anko's abilities in the field of torture.

With that Riley turned and started to walk away. Her mind was busy formulating plans. If this man truly was responsible for this attack, Riley would do a whole lot worse then just kill him. It was a few moments later when she realized she was being followed. She stopped and turned to find that Anko was following, she looked like she needed to speak about something.

"Hey uh… boss? I know now's not the right time… but I need to ask you something?" Anko stated as she caught up to Riley.

Riley let out an audible sigh as she let some of the tension and anger in her body fade away. "What is it Anko?"

"Um well… I've been doing a little work here and there for ya, and I kinda wanted to ask about helping a friend of mine get out of the Leaf. Seeing as how you're going to burn it down sooner or later, I didn't really think I could wait to ask." Anko replied looking a bit sheepish.

"Who is this person?" Riley inquired.

"Ibiki. Ibiki Morino. He's a friend of mine. He's an outcast, like me. The guy may be the Leaf's top interrogator, but he's more loyal to the job then the Leaf. He doesn't really have any friends, and he doesn't have a social life. I think he'd leave if I asked him too, and maybe I can even get him to join us here." Anko explained to her.

"Ibiki Morino would be an incredible boon to our cause. And I don't have any issue with him personally. If you think you can get him to at least abandon the Leaf, then I'll bring him to you before I destroy it." Riley replied after a moment of thought.

"Thanks boss! This really means a lot." Anko thanked her with a smile before turning to head off.

Riley simply nodded before continuing off. A short while later she found herself back in her room, where all of her mates were waiting for her.

"You're back! What did Itachi need to talk about?" Daphne inquired, upon seeing her.

Riley gave them all a quick glance before she let out a loud sigh. She stepped past Daphne and Luna, and sat next to Katie and Fleur whom were still on the bed. Finally Riley ran her hands over her head and replied. "The Legion has a suspect for the poisoning attack. A man from the Hidden Leaf. A civilian. I've sent Loki to investigate."

The girls all shared looks and Katie sat up from where she lay. "Who is this person? Why did he do this?" Katie asked, her eyes showed a desperate yearning for answers. A reason, for why her mother had to die.

Riley merely scowled in reply. Finally, she let out another sigh and stated, "If we're right… and this man is the culprit… then his reasons are stupid. Nothing more then petty revenge against me."

Silence reigned for several moments. All the girls were deep in thought. To think… that someone would be willing to harm their families, just to hurt Riley, in some way. It made them all angry. None more so then Katie.

"What are you gonna do, if it was him?" Luna inquired.

"If this man from the Hidden Leaf is truly responsible… then I'm gonna go to the Leaf… I'm going to burn it down… I'm going to drag that worthless cunt from the ashes… and bring him here… then… I'm going to let Katie decided his fate." Riley replied, her eyes alight with vengeful wrath.

Luna merely nodded in acceptance of that answer, while Fleur sent a glance at Katie. The brave Gryffindor, was positively fuming. Her fists were clenched in rage, her eyes burned with hateful fire, and tears flowed from her eyes.

"Katie..." Fleur began to say as she noticed that rage filled look. It was similar to ones that Riley would wear whenever someone had pissed her off. It was startling to see however, since it wasn't Riley whom was wearing the look. It was Katie, someone whom had always tried to do what was right. Now though… she looked ready to murder something.

"Katie… please… calm down..." Fleur stated as she took a step forward only for Katie to throw her a murderous look.

"Why the fuck should I!? If this son of a bitch killed my mom… I'll fucking kill him!" Katie snapped in reply. Fleur was surprised by the sudden venom in Katie's voice. She knew, deep down, that Katie wasn't angry at her, but still… to hear that anger, directed at her, was more then just a little hurtful.

"I am not saying you should not be angry… I am simply asking you to remain calm. I do not want to see you do somezing you will regret." Fleur replied as she raised her hands, showing she meant no harm.

Still, Katie needed to vent to someone… and after hours of nonstop crying, there wasn't much sadness left… what there was left, was an abundance of righteous fury. "This son of a bitch might have killed my mom… don't tell me to calm down… what if it had been your mom, or your sister? You'd be calling for his blood too!" Katie growled back as she quickly got into Fleur's face.

Luna and Daphne were quickly between the two. Luna held Katie back while Daphne stood just off to the side to try and keep the two from getting physical.

"I know you are hurting, but do not take it out on me! I am just trying to help!" Fleur countered in reply. She didn't mean to raise her voice, but it just happened. Riley had trained them all to be fighters, and now, in a confrontation with each other, those habits started to rear up.

"Your telling me to calm down, isn't helping! My mother is dead because of this asshole! I think I'm pretty fucking entitled to feel however the fuck I want!" Katie snapped back, as she tried to step forward again, only for Luna to hold her back.

"You do not know if this person is guilty or not. Riley is checking to make sure. If he is guilty, zen she will bring him to you… but until zat time… you need to remain calm, and not lash out at zose zat care about you!" Fleur countered, her own anger at the situation was starting to bubble over as well.

"You have no idea how I feel right now..." Katie began but Fleur quickly cut her off.

"My family was attacked too! Do not forget zat!" Flaur snapped in response.

"Yeah… BUT I'M THE ONLY ONE WHO LOST SOMEONE!" Katie screamed in reply. Tears flowed freely from her eyes. It was obvious to them all, that the pain she was feeling, must have been unbearable.

Out of sheer anger, Katie felt her fists clench. She needed to hit something, and Fleur was looking like a great target all of a sudden. Before the thought could linger for more then a few moments, Fleur, Luna and Daphne found themselves wrapped by Riley's tails and pulled back. All three were dropped onto the bed, as Riley stepped up to Katie.

The two just locked eyes for several moments. Katie's eyes were filled with anger and rage, while Riley's were filled with sadness. Tears almost seemed ready to fall from Riley's eyes, it was honestly a shocking sight, even in Katie's emotional state. Riley rarely shed tears, Katie could scantly remember the last time she had ever seen Riley's beautiful eyes water like that. It was enough to start to draw her out of her enraged state.

Only a second or two passed when Riley blinked her eyes. In that single moment her tears vanished and Katie was met by the overwhelming steely gaze of the Rinne Sharingan. The emotion in Riley's eyes had vanished instantly, leaving nothing but cold metallic purple, staring back at Katie. The change was so sudden, Katie actually found herself taking a step back out of fear.

For some reason… Riley's eyes were always the most expressive part of her. And when they became so cold and lifeless, if was simply stunning to see. The steely expression in those eyes… it made anyone whom stared into them, feel microscopic.

"Hit me." Riley suddenly stated.

"Wh-What?" Katie asked after a moment.

"Hit. Me." Riley repeated as she took a step forward, so that she was within swinging range. Riley's eyes remained locked with Katie's the whole time. Even as she spoke, they bore no emotion, what so ever. They were cold and dominating, unrelenting in their weight. Those eyes were capable of putting a person on their ass, with just the emotional weight behind them.

Katie was quiet for a moment, she found her eyes drifting past Riley towards the bed where Luna, Daphne, and Fleur were watching. All of them were confused.

"You need to hit something? You need to let that anger out? Let it out on me." Riley ordered.

"...Riley..." "Hit me! You want to hit something? Hit. Me." Riley cut her off.

Katie let her head drop as she stared down at her clenched fists. She felt guilt building up… she didn't want to hurt Fleur, or Luna, or Daphne. And she certainly didn't want Riley to be her punching bag.

"Riley..." Katie looked up and tried to apologize only for Riley to quickly grab her fist and hold it up.

"Hit me. Go ahead… you know I can take it! Let it out!" Riley stated as she locked eyes with Katie, once again.

"I don't wanna hit you." Katie replied with a small shake of her head.

"You want to hit something. And I wont let my mates fight with each other. So… if you need to hit something… hit me. It's better then one of them… or the furniture, or the walls." Riley countered.

Katie just let out a sad sigh. She couldn't do it. She couldn't hit Riley. As angry as she was, the mere thought of striking one of her mates out of anger, made her feel sick. She could fight any of them in training or during a spar… but she couldn't bring herself to hit one of them out of anger. The fact that she had even entertained the idea, mere moments ago, caused guilt to well up inside of her.

Katie felt more tears sting at her face as she looked past Riley to where Fleur was, "I'm sorry… I'm so sorry..."

Katie just didn't know how to feel right now. She was so heartbroken, and angry… she just needed to vent to someone or on something… but she didn't know how. She covered her eyes with her hands and cried into them for several moments. It was about ten seconds later, when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her. She opened her eyes to find them locked with Fleur's.

"It is okay, my love. I understand you are angry. I am angry too. I just do not want to see you do somezing you will later regret." Fleur whispered to her as she held Katie in her embrace.

Katie merely nodded and rested her chin on Fleur's shoulder. The two held each other in a tight embrace, while Katie let out a few more tears.

Daphne and Luna watched the scene from the bed. Their eyes drifted over Fleur and Katie as the two held each other. It was Daphne whom looked away first, and when she did, her eyes fell onto Riley, whom was also watching the scene. In Riley's eyes was something, Daphne had only seen once. Riley's eyes were cold, filled with fury and hatred. The last time she had, had that look in her eyes, was when Luna had her arm broken by Iwa ninja. And the result from that was four people dying gruesome and painful deaths, and Riley embarking on a brutal quest to slaughter the evildoers of the world as Ralael.

With that in mind, Daphne found herself asking aloud. "She's going to kill a lot of people… isn't she?"

"Millions." Came a response from Luna. Just the way Luna answered, the quiet drone of her voice, made Daphne believe that she was one hundred percent correct.

"Riley…" Daphne found herself whispering aloud. She didn't mean to say it, but it slipped out and drew Riley's gaze to her.

The two locked eyes for several moments. Riley knew what Daphne was thinking… she always knew. That was one of the oddest things about their relationship. Riley never needed to use Legilimency to know what her mates were thinking… she just knew.

"No one hurts my mates. If this man is guilty… then the Leaf will burn. Their fate was already sealed… he just sped up the execution." Riley replied to the unasked question in her eyes.

"Can you handle it though?" Daphne found herself asking, drawing all of her mates attention.

"Can I handle it?" Riley asked in reply, her gaze never leaving Daphne's.

"Two million people. Men… woman… children… can you handle the weight of that on your shoulders?" Daphne asked.

"For my mates… I would kill every person on this planet… and I would do it, with a smile. When I return to the Leaf… any who remain… any whom choose to stand with them, knowing what kind of people they are, any whom choose that life… will face my wrath." Riley answered.

-Meanwhile-

"Please... just… tell me what you want! I'll give you anything! I've got money! Do you like money?" A man wearing fine silk robes cried as he struggled against his bonds. This man was Jin Soruku. Forty-Seven years old, two hundred and sixty-five pounds. Short. Loud. And quite possibly the biggest coward in the world.

Loki just stared down at the man with an amused look. Infiltrating the village, breaking into this guy's house while his family was away, and holding him hostage was all just too easy. The guy had two shinobi bodyguards, Chuunin level, but they were pushovers. They died quickly, both their throats slit open. Loki now stood in his human form, before his captive. He hadn't asked a single question yet, but he knew this guy would sing the second he started to question him. The man had pissed himself the second Loki had grabbed him, and he had spent the last few minutes begging for his life like a complete coward. This foolish human had zero spine.

"Please… just tell me what you want? I have a daughter… and a beautiful wife..." The man tried bargaining again.

Loki just stared at him. He made sure to take note of the order of the man's offers. Money, daughter, then wife. It spoke a lot of the man's priorities.

"Jin… do you know why I am here?" Loki asked after a moment. Jin was quiet for a second, his eyes alight with terror. He shook his head in the negative as Loki started to circle the chair that Jin was tied to.

"Do you know what this is?" Loki inquired as he held up an envelope.

"It's an envelope?" The man replied fearfully.

"Do you know what's in the envelope, Jin?" Loki inquired.

"A… letter?" The man squeaked in reply.

"Poison." Loki answered. He watched Jin's reaction closely. The man's eyes widened and his breath quickened.

"You know something about poisoned letters, don't you Jin?" Loki inquired with a smirk.

"Please… it wasn't my idea! I just offered the payment! Please… I'll tell you anything. Don't kill me!" The 'man' cried in terror. Loki just stared at him for a moment with a look of amusement. Loki hadn't even laid a finger on him, and he was already willing to spill his guts.

"Speak… and I will judge the worth of your words." Loki answered as he set the letter on Jin's lap. The man stared at it fearfully, believing it to hold the dangerous poison.

"I just paid for everything, I didn't plan it. I only offered up the money for it. Never anything else!" The man stated.

"So who planned this?" Loki inquired as he knelt down in front of Jin and picked up the letter. He started to eye it closely before holding it up to Jin's face and starting to tear it open.

"Please! It was Mebuki Haruno… she told me, some of her friends in Britain were contacting her about the Uchiwa girl. They were angry about the power she was amassing in the Wizengamot. They hoped to weaken her position by putting the fall on her for this attack. If everyone thought she was the reason for it, people wouldn't want her around." Jin explained in a speedy voice, his eyes alight in terror as he watched Loki slowly tear the envelope open.

"I see. How certain of this are you?" Loki inquired.

"I had one of Mebuki's letter intercepted before it reached her. I know one of the names from Britain… it was…. Um… um…. I can't really recall… it was a man in the ministry. High up. Couch… I think his name was Couch." Jin answered.

"Crouch? As in Barty Crouch Sr?" Loki guessed.

"Yeah! That was it. He was worried that the new military was going to go after his family. I don't know why." Jin explained.

Loki nodded in understanding and rose to his feet. "Congratulations, Mr. Soruku, you've earned yourself a reprieve from death. I'm not going to kill you." Loki stated after a moment. His word earned a sigh of relief from Jin.

"Let's go." Loki stated suddenly as he fished out a sealing scroll and prepared to seal Jin into it.

"Wait! I thought you said you'd let me go!" Jin cried in fear as he struggled against his bonds.

"I said no such thing. I merely stated that you had earned a reprieve from death, and that I wasn't going to kill you. Both statements are true. You aren't going to die yet… and I'm not going to kill you. My mother will though. I can guarantee it. Now… you're coming with me. We're going to pick up Mebuki, and then… you're going to meet my mother." Loki stated with a sadistic smile.

Jin merely cried out in terror as he was sealed into the scroll. Loki then whistled a tune to himself as he shape shifted into Jin and strolled out of his home.

-Three hours later-

"He's such a fucking idiot." Barty Crouch Jr. stated with a shake of his head. He, along with Voldemort, Itachi, and Riley stood on the other side of a viewing window as Anko tortured Jin, Mebuki and Crouch Sr. Loki had been quick to nab Mebuki Haruno, then he returned to Britain to get Crouch Sr. Once they were all collected he brought them to the Village and called for Riley. Within a few minutes of Anko's skilled questioning, they knew the truth.

"Why did he do this?" Itachi asked as he eyed Crouch Sr's broken body.

"He thought the new military, would target Voldemort, and by extension, me. I guess the old fuck just couldn't let me be put in harms way. He thought that by targeting Riley, he could turn the Legion's attention away from Lord Voldemort." Barty answered with a shake of his head. He merely glared at his father in disgust. He had sincerely wished, that he had killed the man last year when he had the chance, but with all the ninja running around, killing someone quietly was a trying task.

"Don't blame yourself Barty. You couldn't have known he would go this far." Riley stated to the man as he glared through the window.

"I don't blame myself. I blame him. He's the fuckin' moron who attacked you, not knowing we were already on the same side. He sealed his own fate." Barty replied with a shrug.

"Do you wanna be the one to put him down?" Riley inquired.

"I thought you would take that honor?" Barty replied.

"I've got two more to play with. Barty merely helped plan it. Mebuki and Jin were the ones to pay for it and set things in motion. By the way, good job capturing them Loki." Riley replied.

"It was my pleasure, mother. Now… what will be done next?" Loki inquired.

Riley was silent for a moment, before she could answer, Anko stepped out of the torture room, and wiped her hands off.

"Looks like those three were the main people in charge of the attack. We've still got the guys whom delivered the poison, locked up in the dungeon, but it looks like we've got everyone involved in the attack. Well… all except the shinobi whom delivered the poison from the Leaf to the wizard that brought it to France for distribution." Anko stated.

"Loki killed him. He was one of Jin Soruku's bodyguards. Nice work by the way." Riley replied.

"Thanks boss! That really means a lot." Anko thanked her with a smile before turning to head off and get cleaned up.

Everyone in the room was quiet for several moments while they stared through the window at those three in the room.

"What are you gonna do?" Itachi finally asked of Riley.

Riley was silent for a moment before turning to one of the Legionaries at the door. "Grab the prisoners from the dungeons and bring them up here."

The soldier nodded and headed off to do his job.

"Barty… you're free to handle your father as you see fit. But the other four… I'm going to have my mates, kill them." Riley stated. Itachi nodded in understanding, while Tom and Barty nodded in approval.

A few moments later, Riley was with Daphne, Luna, Fleur and Katie, the four girls stared at the now four people tied to chairs in the torture room. Crouch Sr. had been removed so that Barty could put him down, himself, but the wizards responsible for delivery had been brought up and tied to a chair in his place.

"These were the people responsible?" Daphne inquired as she peered at their broken bloody forms. Each one had suffered through a few hours of torture. They were physically healthy as Anko was told to keep them from dying, but they had still suffered through unimaginable pain.

"Yes." Riley answered.

"You're going to execute them?" Fleur inquired.

"No… you are." Riley replied, earning looks from her mates.

"It's time I blooded the four of you. These people are scum. Jin Soruku and Mebuki Haruno only wanted to hurt me because I took the Uchiha away from Konoha and revealed the Leaf's loss of their Jinchuriki. The third man, James Erik, is a murderer. He's killed almost half a dozen people in eastern Europe, and he killed five of our Countrymen in Dover. He also delivered the poison that killed your mother Katie. The other man, Terry Young, is a minor dark Wizard, he's James' apprentice. He killed a young mother in Italy not that long ago. These four were all involved." Riley stated to them. Three of the four girls looked a bit uncertain, not knowing how to feel about this info. The one who didn't, Katie, was merely glaring through the glass at those responsible for her mother's death.

"Let's go." Riley ordered the four young woman into the room. The four prisoners watched them closely, as they entered. Jin and Mebuki were terrified, as they recognized Riley, the Dark Wizard, James, merely scowled at them, he seemed to be the only one with balls. The other dark wizard was trying to look brave but he was shaking with terror.

"H-How do you want us to do this?" Daphne inquired with a bit of uncertainty slipping into her voice.

"You take this Kunai… and you ram it into their chests. And you keep doing that, until they die. You've all seen me do it a thousand times. And I've shown you all where the vital points on the body are. You know how to kill someone. It's time to exercise that knowledge." Riley answered as she handed Luna a kunai.

"Riley..." Fleur began but Riley cut her off by saying, "These people tried to kill your families. They succeeded in killing Katie's mother. Luna's father could have died if luck hadn't been on his side. It's time for justice. Luna… you go first." Riley's voice was firm and commanding. Fleur kept quiet as Luna stepped up the man.

She looked very nervous as she stood before the dark wizard James Erik. The man just sneered at her. "You don't have the guts… ya little bitch." The man spat. In response Riley shot forward and drove her foot into the man's shin snapping it in half and earning a scream of pain from the wizard. The force of her strike busted the chair leg and caused him to fall over, all the while screaming in pain.

Riley stared down at him for a moment before turning towards Luna. "This man… tried to take your father away from you. You watched your mother die, and it hurt you… more then anything else. This man… would have made you do the same with your father." Riley whispered.

The doubt on Luna's face quickly vanished and in it's place anger took up residence as she glared down at the man. She knelt down next to him and placed the kunai over his heart.

"Straight in." Luna heard Riley whisper. Luna stared at the man for several moments, she felt her hands start to tremble a bit as she began to falter, but then Riley's words hit her again. She thought about seeing her father in that hospital bed, and how close she had come to losing him. That thought reminded her of her mother's death, and the accident that had claimed her life. Luna didn't want to lose another parent. This man had tried to take her father from her…

She let out a deep breath, and then… without hesitation, she plunged the blade into the man's chest. Her strike had been right on the money. The blade pierced his chest plate and plunged directly into his heart. The man's eyes went wide for just a moment as blood erupted from around the kunai. Luna let go of the kunai before blood could get on her hands and she stood up. She stared down at the man for several moments before turning to Riley.

"Well done… I'm proud you." Riley said to her as she leaned in and kissed Luna's forehead. Luna nodded and stepped back with the rest of her fellow mates. Fleur and Daphne offered her nods of comfort while Katie simply continued to glare prisoners. Not even the dead man was spared from her glaring eyes.

"Fleur… you're next." Riley commanded. Fleur nodded and stepped forward. She stared at the three… finally she stepped up to Mebuki Haruno.

Riley offered Fleur a kunai, but Fleur didn't even look at it. "Veela will kill to protect zere mates, and zere family. You endangered both." Fleur stated to Mebuki.

"Do you know who I am! I am a Leaf councilor. You do this… and it'll mean war! Do you hear that girl? War! You have no idea the trouble you are in. Let me go, and I may ask the Fourth Hokage to spare you!" Mebuki snarled in her native tongue. Fleur glanced over at Riley for a translation.

"You can't do this, I'm better then you. Blah. Blah. Blah." Riley replied with a disappointed shake of her head.

"You zink, just because you 'ave position, zat you can 'urt ozer people?" Fleur asked as her eyes lit up in fury. She quickly grabbed the kunai from Riley's hand. The blade almost instantly lit up with fire as Fleur channeled her natural fire element through the blade. Within a moment the blade was glowing white hot, and Mebuki wasn't looking so cocky anymore.

"I 'ope zis hurts. I 'ope you feel just a bit of ze pain you put us through." Fleur stated and with that she drove the blade into Mebuki's chest. The woman let out a scream of pain. Unlike Luna's strike this one didn't pierce the heart directly, it only sliced the bottom of it, so Mebuki got to enjoy the searing heat of the kunai as her heart was burned to a crisp. After about ten seconds the screaming stopped and the woman went limp.

"Good job… and well said." Riley stated as she placed her hand on Fleur's shoulder.

"I always zought it would be 'arder." Fleur stated as she stared at the body of her first kill.

"Humans are fragile. It's not over yet though. And it will hit you later. For now though… it's best we move on." Riley whispered to her. Fleur nodded and stepped back. Riley turned towards Daphne and motioned her forward.

Daphne stepped up to Terry Young. The man was no longer trying to look tough. He was begging for his life.

Daphne just stared at him with cold eyes. She locked up all of her emotions and prepared for what she had to to do. She turned towards Riley and extended her hand for a kunai. Riley just stared back for a moment before she shook her head in the negative.

"Riley?" Daphne inquired with confusion.

"Use your bloodline. I've trained you to use it on magic and fire… now it's time for you to use it on a person." Riley commanded.

Daphne nodded a bit hesitantly as she placed her hand on the mans head. He started to struggle in his chair but his binds held him tight.

"The more you hesitate, the more it'll hurt him." Riley reminded her.

Daphne nodded and began to focus. She began to draw the heat out of his body. At first it was slow, but with Riley's word, she sped up.

The man felt a cold feeling enter his hands and feet. Then the cold feeling turned to a burning pain. He had, had frostbite before, and this felt just like it, but worse. He looked down at his fingers and started to scream as the skin on the tips of his fingers started to turn black. Then the blackness spread across his hands. The same thing was happening to his feet as Daphne drew all of the heat out of his body. The whole process took about a minute and the man screamed and thrashed about trying to escape. Daphne held him in place as she drew every ounce of heat from his body. The man stopped screaming when his heart froze. By that point, he was dead, but Daphne finished her work anyway. Much of the mans flesh was black from the dead cells that had frozen from the lack of heat.

Once she was finished, Daphne pulled away and stared at her work. The man was frozen solid, there was no heat in his body at all. A single moment passed and Riley stepped past her, and drove her foot into the frozen man's chest. Much to everyone's surprise his body burst into thousands of frozen pieces. He shattered like a glass window.

"Well done." Riley stated with a smile. Daphne nodded as she stared down at the broken, frozen fragments of what had once been a human being.

After a moment she stepped back. Riley turned to Katie and held out a kunai. As she approached her, Riley grabbed Katie by the arm and pulled her into a passionate kiss. As the two parted Riley whispered "Let it out."

Katie nodded and stepped forward with hate in her eyes, she took the kunai as she approached the last surviving prisoner. Jin Soruku

"Please…. Please don't kill me! I'll give you whatever you want. Just name it, I can get it for you." Jin begged.

"Can you give me my mother back?" Katie asked with a murderous look in her eyes.

Jin was quiet as he stared up into Katie's hate filled eyes.

"Please… I have a daughter..." The man tried again but Riley cut him off.

"Oh! You mean the daughter you were willing to sell out to Loki just to save your wretched hide?" Riley inquired with a snarl.

"Please… please…. I don't wanna die." The man started to cry.

"Neither did my mother." Katie whispered lowly as she drove the kunai into his stomach. The man screamed in pain. Her fellow mate's merely watched as Katie tore the blade out and drove it in again.

"Does that hurt?! I hope it does! What you're feeling, pales in comparison to what you made me feel! You stupid, wretched, pathetic, waste of life! You thought you could just try and kill someone, and get away with it! You thought you were untouchable in your fucking village! You! Were! Wrong!" With each sentence, Katie stabbed the man again. Her blade kept ramming into his stomach. None of the stabs hit anything that would kill quickly so Jin felt it all.

"You killed my mother! You nearly killed my father! I hate you! You're nothing but a fucking Monster!" Katie screamed at him at she stabbed him for what was probably the sixteenth time.

What none of them knew was that Riley was channeling healing energy into the man's body via a tree root, attached to the wooden chair he was sitting in. She was smiling with an inhuman grin on her face as she watched her mate release all of her rage and anger on this man.

Finally, Katie stopped screaming and yelling and stepped back. Her arm, along with her chest were covered with the cowards blood. She had blood on her face, all along both her arms and legs. The mans intestines were spilling out onto the floor, his whole stomach had been stabbed so many times that the organs within, were now spilling out.

And yet… the man was still alive. Blood gurgled out of his mouth and his eyes fluttered in disbelief.

Katie just continued to glare at the piece of filth in front of her as he bled out. She was breathing heavily and it was just starting to register in her mind that she had been the one to do that to him. Before any feelings of guilt could manifest, someone turned her around and their lips smashed into hers.

Katie instantly recognized the feeling of Riley's lips. She returned the kiss with a great deal of passion. She had released all of her anger and rage on the coward and much to her own surprise... she felt much better. It didn't change her mother being dead. But, just being able to release all of her pain and anger on one of the people responsible, it was like finally getting medicine to deal with the pain.

"How do you feel?" Riley inquired as she held Katie in her arms. Riley didn't even seem to notice that Katie was covered in blood, and the man who's blood she was covered in, was still gurgling and bleeding to death.

"It still hurts, you know? But... I do feel better." Katie answered after a moment.

"Those that say that revenge is pointless, that it ruins your life, are full of shit. They only think that, because they are bound by petty moralities or laws. When you have the power to do anything... revenge becomes... almost like a drug. I despise when people hurt you girls... but... I cannot deny that the feeling I get from revenge... is almost orgasmic." Riley replied as she stroked Katie's hair. Even covered in blood, Riley found her lover beautiful.

The other's adopted looks of understanding and they offered nods.

"Is it wrong that I'm glad they're dead?" Daphne asked after a moment.

"No. Killing your enemies is an accomplishment. These people tried to kill you, you killed them first, there's nothing to feel bad about that. Humans, try to claim that they are above their own instincts. They claim that they are above their base desires. But they're wrong. Humans, by their very nature, are cruel, sadistic, and violent beyond measure most times. I've always tried to get this through to you ladies... killing is what humans have always done... and it's what they've always been good at." Riley answered as she looked over at them, her arms still wrapped around Katie.

"You sound almost like you admire that about us. I thought that's what you hated about humanity... that we keep killing each other?" Luna inquired.

"I hate how humans try to justify their murderous urges. I hate how humans try to make everything, political, or cultural, or economical. Most Soldiers got it right, they kill to protect the ones they love. That's a justification I can get behind. Killing those that try to kill you, that's what makes humanity stronger. That competition, and struggle for dominance, helps to elevate your species. It's when a man claims that he's killing for fun or pleasure, that I despise him. At that point... he stops being a human being. He becomes a demon, like me. I guess... in the simplest of terms. I admire human brutality when it comes from their most basic parts. Their drive to beat others, and to protect their loved ones. When you try to make it political or try to justify it as the right thing to do, you're putting morality behind it, and killing should never be about morality. You kill a person, because he is a threat to you... that I can get behind. You kill a person because you 'think' he is a threat to you, and I'll put you down myself, for being a moron." Riley answered with a thoughtful look.

"I think I get it. You hate how people try to justify the reason they kill people. How they try to hide behind cultural, societal, religious or political norms. I guess I can get behind that. When you kill, to beat the other guy... you're doing what you were made for. Doing what nature intended for you. But when you try to put some societal element behind it... that's when it becomes a problem." Daphne guessed.

"Basically yeah. A mugger shoots a woman and steals her purse. He's an asshole. There is no competition, she isn't a threat to you. A religious nut job guns down innocent people due to his belief or disbelief in a god, he's an asshole. The people he killed could have no greater difference to him, then their beliefs. I guess what I'm trying to say... is that I hate when people kill other people. I don't mind it when warriors kill other warriors. These four tried to kill us. So we killed them. However you look at it, that puts us on the same plain. When you kill someone, you are either a warrior, or a murderer. A warrior is someone who kills someone who is trying to kill them. A murderer kills those that aren't a threat. They kill for stupid reasons. I hate murderers. It's one of the main reasons why I despise Shinobi so much. They kill innocent, non threatening people, just because someone paid them too." Riley clarified earning nods of understanding from her mates.

Fleur glanced at the corpses, the corpses that they had made. She thought she would feel sick to her stomach... however... seeing these people dead... it made her feel so much better. They couldn't hurt them anymore. They weren't a threat anymore. In fact... if anything... Fleur felt nothing at all when she had killed Mebuki. She thought she would... but then again, her mother always said that Veela were very aggressive when it came to the protection of their families and mates. Mebuki was a threat, now she was dead, and Fleur had been the one to kill her. She felt absolutely nothing for the dead woman. She was just happy she was dead.

Luna always knew that one day, she would have to kill in order to remain by Riley's side. She had made peace with that fact. The act itself was so much easier then she ever imagined. She always thought her first kill would be in battle, fighting by Riley's side, not putting down some worthless morons whom tried to poison them.

Daphne was surprised by how she felt. She had seen Riley kill countless times, and Riley had acted as executioner on their behalf, many times when she took them on her hunts. Still though, she thought that taking a life with her own hands, would have been harder. But it wasn't. It was easy. She didn't feel sick to her stomach. She didn't feel upset. She just felt relieved that a problem was out of the way.

"I'm surprised." Itachi noted. He and Tom had been watching from behind the glass observation window as Riley's mates were blooded.

"What about?" Tom inquired.

"You'd think they would be having a harder time. Maybe it was the feeling of Revenge that dampened the blow?" Itachi wondered aloud.

"No... I doubt it was that." Tom replied as he stroked his chin.

"What do you think then?" Itachi asked as he gave the man a look.

"I think... I think that they're less human then they realize." Tom answered as he nodded at the girls.

"What makes you say that?" Itachi inquired as he glanced at the four girls Riley was with.

"Demonic possession occurs when a demon inhabits your body right? There have also been cases where Jinchuriki become immune to the negative affects of Youki because it has been flowing in their veins for so long?" Tom stated.

"True... but none of them are Jinchuriki, and Riley hasn't possessed them." Itachi reminded him.

"You're right. But... They are bonded to her on a spiritual, and magical level. Plus she engages in physical activity with them constantly. They are constantly being bombarded by her demonic presence. Is it so out of line to believe that her constant contact with them is causing some sort of physical change to their mental chemistry?" Tom inquired.

Itachi looked thoughtful for a moment as he stared back into the room. Just the way they were all acting. The girls had seemed nervous about the prospect of killing. However... the second Riley told them to do it, they did so without question or hesitation. Riley wasn't just a demon after all. She was an Archdemon. A being of indescribable power. One that could shatter countries with her raw power. Was it out of line to believe that constant contact with such a being would warp a persons mindset? No... No it wasn't. But then that begged the question... How much was being around Riley, truly affecting those around her? Were they all losing touch with things that made them human? What effects did constant contact with an Archdemon have on the human body?

Itachi was thoughtful as Riley and her mates exited the room. Katie had been cleaned with a Scourigify, and by now, Jin Soruku had died of blood loss.

"What now my love?" Fleur inquired.

"Now? Now... I'm going to the Leaf." Riley answered as a monstrous grin spread across her face.

"You're finally going to destroy it?" Itachi inquired.

"Yes." Riley answered with a nod as her mates and allies stared at her. For a few moments, Riley was silent, finally she locked eyes with Itachi. "Gather the Legion."

Itachi looked slightly surprised. "You're planning on taking them with you?"

"Only those that wish to. I'm done with the Leaf. They've been the cause of too much pain in my life. I'm going to find all those who will come with me… and then I'm going to destroy every fortress… every outpost, and every garrison, until I reach the Leaf itself. Then… I'm gonna burn it to the ground!" Riley growled out, her fists clenched in fury.

"So... the time has finally come?" Voldemort stated with a thoughtful look.

"I've given them enough time to contemplate their place within the village. I'll destroy their entire military outside of the Leaf… I'll make sure they know I'm coming. Those that choose to remain within the village's walls… will die. The next time I set foot in the Leaf… will be the last time anything lives there." Riley replied with a snarl as she turned and walked off, her mates following close behind her. Itachi and Voldemort shared a look before Itachi headed off to gather the Legion.

"I am coming with you, my love." Fleur stated to Riley as the four of them caught up with her.

"Same." Katie agreed.

"Me too." Luna added.

"It's time to end this." Daphne agreed.

"I knew you ladies would be coming." Riley stated with a smile.

"Where are we off too?" Daphne inquired after a moment of walking.

"Back to Hogwarts. I'm going to gather up all our friends and tell them what's happening. Then... I'm going to give them the chance to come with me." Riley answered earning nods of understanding from her mates.

A short while later they found themselves back in Riley's room, where she had called all of her friends to her.

They sat in silence for several moments, they all were wondering why Riley had called them together.

Finally Riley let out a sigh and addressed them. "I know who carried out the poisoning attack. A man and woman from the Hidden Leaf village, Jin Soruku and Mebuki Haruno. They are both members of the Leaf civilian council. Both were pissed at me for making the Leaf look incompetent and for taking away the Uchiha and their chances to marry their daughters to the Heir of the clan. Two wizards, involved in the attack on Dover, a few days ago, delivered the poison to a mailing office in France that delivered the letters to our families. Barty Crouch Sr. also aided in the attack. Some of you had family who were hospitalized. Some of you may also be aware, but I'll get the rest of you up to speed... Katie's mother died in the attack."

There was quiet murmuring throughout the crowd. Some sent sympathetic looks to Katie, whom had her fists clenched in anger, and was taking deep meditative breaths. Avenged or not, the wound was still fresh and it still hurt. It probably would for some time. Many in the group looked contemplative while others scowled angrily.

"All five were put to death moments ago. My mates killed four of them. Crouch Sr. was put down by his son." Riley added after a moment.

"Are you guys alright?" Hermione asked of Riley's mates.

"Yeah... wasn't as hard as I thought it would be." Daphne replied.

"It makes me feel better knowing they're gone... but... it doesn't bring her back." Katie added after a moment. Fleur draped an arm over her shoulder and held her close as a few tears built in her eyes.

"I say good riddance. These people were cowards. Instead of facing their problem and challenging you, they tried to attack our families. They deserved to be put down like wild animals." Theo stated earning many nods of agreement, especially from his girlfriend Ginny.

"Very soon… I'm going to go to the Land of Fire… and I'm going to purge it of all association with the Leaf. Every base. Every Garrison. Every platoon or guard outpost. I'm going to kill them all. The Leaf will know I'm coming. Any who flee… before I arrive… will be spared. But once I arrive… any within the village… will have forfeited their lives. I'm going to eradicate that village. I'm going to kill the Fourth Hokage. I'm going to make sure the whole world knows of my power. And when the deed is done… I will infuse the area with my poisonous Youki… so that nothing can possibly live there, ever again." Riley informed them all, her eyes alight with malice and fury.

"Any who wish too… may come with me." Riley stated after a moment.

Looks of interest and contemplation swept through the crowd. Many started to whisper or share glances.

"I know some of you wish to be soldiers, fighting alongside me. But I also know… not all of you have it in you to be killers. Those who truly think they have it in them…. Now is the time for vengeance. But know this, I won't think any less of you for not coming with. The population of Konoha is around two million. I expect a large portion of that number will be dead soon. So… the time for hand holding is done. If you wish to fight by my side this is your first true chance. It wont be the last… so don't think I'm forcing you to choose now. If you hold any doubt in your minds… then stay here. But… if you wish for revenge against the village that has become so corrupt that it attacked your families and your friend's families, out of spite... this is the way." Riley stated to them. For some… it was instant. People like Draco, Grabbe and Goyle were up in a flash.

"This has been a long time coming. I'm in." Draco stated, with a smirk

"Me too." Crabbe added as he rose to his feet.

"Same." Goyle stated simply. All three young men bore focused looks. They were fighters, this was what they had always wanted to do.

Others looked contemplative. One by one though, they rose to their feet and declared their intentions to join. For years they had stood with Riley. She had trained them and encouraged them. Her presence and her might, made them believe that anything was possible. Riley was invincible in their eyes, and she was their leader. They all bore different minds, but they had long ago, decided to stand by Riley's side and do amazing things with her. With fear, trepidation and excitement, they all declared their intentions to fight by her side.

"I am with you, my love… now and forever." Fleur stated. Her voice carried steely conviction, and a burning anger to avenge Katie's pain.

"The time has finally come, to stand by your side in battle. I'm not going to miss out on it." Luna declared. One could tell she was angry. Her own father could have been one of the casualties of this attack. Had luck not been with him, he would have chosen to stay home, in which case he would have joined Katie's mother in death

"I'll fight with you." Daphne stated. She wasn't the kind of person to face such threats head on, so she was in all reality quite fearful of the march into battle. But she was also brave. She wouldn't just sit back because she was afraid. And besides… her own family had been attacked as well. She was not the kind of person to let such an attack slide.

Katie was silent as she locked eyes with Riley. The anger, the sadness… and the rage in her eyes, was more then enough of an answer. But she still spoke after a moment. "These monsters… all they ever do is make life harder for others. If today is the day they cease to exist… I say good riddance."

Riley was honestly surprised as she stared around at all of her friends. Some bore conviction, others fear. Some were enraged, and others terrified. But they all stood and declared their intention to follow Riley into battle.

"I can't believe we're really doing this… do you really think we're ready?" Pansy found herself asking as fear finally pushed the question out.

"I've taught you all well. You're strong. All of you. You work together… you fight together, and there is nothing in this world, that can beat you. All of you… will live to see the end of this." Riley answered with a fire burning in her eyes.

"You really think we can make it through this without dying?" Draco asked.

"No… I suspect… no… I know, some of you will die in this attack. But by all the power that is within me… you wont stay dead. As long as I don't wait hours to do it… I can bring you back as many times as it takes. I hold an ability, that can resurrect the dead. But they will only come back as themselves, so long as I use the technique before a certain time limit has passed. Before the attack, I'm going to have my mother place a seal on all those coming with me. This seal, will reverse summon you to my position if you die. And I'll resurrect you. As many times as it takes… but by the gods, all of you will live to see the Leaf fall." Riley explained to them.

Katie looked contemplative at hearing that… there was a question on her mind… Riley felt it and answered through a mental reply.

"I had to use this technique on your father. He was dead when I got there. But he had died from the poison. Your mother fell down the stairs. She was dead a few hours before your father. I'm sorry my love. I was too late to save her. If I had used the technique on her at that point, she would have returned as a monster." Riley explained to her.

Katie was quiet for a moment before nodding and sending a reply back. "You did what you could. I still have a father because of you. So thank you."

Riley was quiet for a moment, before she nodded and created a large number of wood clones. The wood clones transformed into her friends and headed out to take their places so that people in Hogwarts wouldn't suspect. Classes had been canceled for a few days, and the wards around Hogwarts, weren't allowing any mail to the students. All mail was filtered to Dumbledore whom was using magic to check each letter for poison before passing it on to the students, meaning the old man was up in his office most of the day, checking the mail for any dangers.

With that done, Riley took all of her friends to the Hidden village, where Itachi had finished gathering everyone. Including Kushina, Arturia, Naruko and Hinata, whom was just starting to develop a knot in her stomach from her pregnancy.

As soon as Riley arrived she was hit with a barrage of questions.

"What of our families?" Was the first question many people asked, especially Konohamaru, Ino, Hinata, and Choji.

So Riley decided to address their questions. She started with most of the random shinobi whom had family in the village. Her response to them, was that when she began to attack the Leaf forces, she would allow them to send messages to their loved ones in Konoha. These secret messages would be delivered by Loki. They would tell them to come to the top of Hokage monument, before the final attack on Konoha. If they were there, then Riley would spare them and allow them to leave. If not… they would die like the rest of the villagers.

For Ino, Choji and Konohamaru, Riley stated that right before the attack she would kidnap all members of their clans and bring them to the mountain. Once there, those three would have to convince them to leave, otherwise… Riley would end them.

And finally for Hinata. Riley had little love for the Hyuuga, so she had to ask Hinata why she would even bother sparing them. Since they were some of her tormentors when she was younger.

Hinata was quiet for a while, she was obviously trying to think up a proper response. Finally, after several minutes, she asked for a compromise. She asked that in exchange for Riley sparring the side branch and her little sister… she could kill all of the main branch members. That would make Hinata clan leader, since everyone thought she was dead, she, more then likely, hadn't been disowned. With her in charge of the Hyuuga clan, Hinata swore that the clan would repay the debt they would owe Riley. They would serve her and the village she had built for as long as it took.

Riley was actually intrigued by the offer. She had never considered forcing her old tormentors to pay her back for their cruelty when she was younger. Mostly she just thought it better to end them. But something about making the whole Hyuuga clan her bitches, for a few decades, just made her smile inside. I mean... the uptight Hyuuga, forced to do whatever bitch work Riley wanted at the time... that was almost too good to pass up.

"Very well… Hinata Hyuuga. I will spare your sister and the branch family. I assume you'll remove their caged bird seals after you're in charge? With that being done, your clan will owe me their freedom. I won't punish the children that were too young, or born after I left the village. But those that were over the age of ten during my time in the Leaf village, will serve as part of Britain's military for a twenty year term of service. Basically… every able bodied branch member will join the military for two decades, in which they will repay the debt they owe me for being cunts during my childhood. All of their young children and those born from this point onward, will be exempt from this arrangement. After the twenty years are up, your clan is free to do as they wish. Those in the military can stay, or leave. Also… to encourage them to remain, while they serve the military, they will be given every right that all Legionnaires have. And should they suffer any injury in the line of duty, that prohibits them from continuing on, they will be freed from service. Your clan will repay the debt they owe me through hard work. But I will not put them in another cage, as the Hyuuga main branch has. Any non combatants from the clan will also be exempt from the twenty years of service." Riley explained to her.

Many were actually surprised that Riley was willing to compromise. Maybe it was just because they were so used to just killing her enemies, but in the end… it made sense. She was still getting revenge by forcing them to serve her. But by giving it a time limit and setting certain restrictions, she ensured that the side branch realized that this was punishment for their actions once upon a time, but… that their was also an end in sight. After twenty years… they were free. They could, at that point, do whatever they wanted. And for many… it was a goal that was within reach. Plus… honestly… twenty years of doing what they had always done… and getting paid to do it… plus equal rights… it may suck… but it was way better then the alternative.

"Thank you. I swear… on my life and magic, the Hyuuga will repay this debt and earn forgiveness for our past sins." Hinata swore.

After that, Riley addressed the crowd. "I go to end the Leaf. I go to end my personal grievances against that place. I ask, that any of you that have scores to settle, grudges to fulfill, or wrongs to right… come with me."

Many of the witches and Wizards that served Voldemort in the last war, were quick to offer their support. They still recalled all of their friends that Minato had killed on behalf of the Light side in the last war. Voldemort himself was quick to offer his support. He was eager to see an end to this threat that had caused him so much pain in the last war. Others like Kakashi, saw it as their duty to cleanse the world of the corruption that the Leaf had become. He also hoped to have a few of his friends spared.

It hadn't been that long, but during the few short months that the people had been here, they had found themselves living a better life. They got paid regularly. They hadn't been forced to commit atrocities, for the sake of payment. Since coming here, they had lived simple, straightforward lives. And after the attack on Dover, many found themselves being hailed as heroes by magical Britain. Many were at first hesitant. But… being Legionnaires… serving Britain… it was so much better then when they were in the Leaf. They weren't paid killers anymore. They were soldiers… protectors… heroes… it was honestly a great feeling for many of them to not have to do some of the terrible shit that the Leaf made them do. They didn't have to kill children, or torture innocent families anymore. They didn't have to serve and protect, horrible corrupt politicians and business men. They were an army. An army that would protect their new homeland. Sure there were still corrupt politicians that they had to report too, but now they couldn't just offer up payment and force them to commit any number of atrocities.

It may not have been that long, but the idea… the concept… and the whole lifestyle, in general, was immensely more appealing then simply being seen as tools, to be used then cast aside like the life of a shinobi so often appears.

Riley just watched as many chatted amongst each other. She wasn't forcing any of them to come with her. She wasn't making them fight their place of birth. They all knew of the things the Leaf had done, and they had learned so much more from Anko since coming here. She had zero qualms about revealing any and all secrets that she knew of, and man did she know of some terrible shit that went on in the underbelly of Konoha. As more information began to circulate through the legion, many more began to understand that Konoha was no different then Iwa, or Kiri, or Kumo. They were all cesspools, filled with killers, whom only cared about a paycheck. They had all been fooled into believing that Konoha was a shining gem, amidst the coals, that were the other hidden villages. And now that the wool had been pulled back… many were angry about the lie they had lived.

"Mother… before we depart, I need you to create a seal for me. This seal… will reverse summon any of our forces who die in this attack, to me. I will resurrect them." Riley stated to Kushina. Kushina was surprised to hear the Riley was capable of resurrecting the dead but she was quick to nod, none the less.

By this point, Kushina had regained a lot of her old strength. She may not have been up to her old level, but she was getting close.

"Grandfather Madara, Mother, I would have the two of you by my side, as I end this." Riley stated to the two. Both nodded in reply.

"What of me, my dear?" Hashirama inquired.

"When we get to the Leaf… Great-Grandfather… I would ask that you put Tsunade to rest. Loki has informed me that she is still in a coma, and the doctors fear she is brain dead. I hold no love for the woman… but as her grandfather… I wont deny you the chance to ease her on to the next great journey." Riley stated to him, her love for her grandfather, outweighing her desire to see Tsunade suffer more.

Hashirama offered a nod. It was something that he felt he should do. As her only living family member, other then Kushina, he should be the one to 'pull the plug' as it were. Tsunade may have done terrible things… and she may have fallen far in his eyes, but she was still his granddaughter. He still remembered teaching her how to gamble when she was a small child. It filled him with a sense of relief to know that at the very least, he could see her one last time, and allow her to pass on. Tsunade was a proud woman… being cooped up in a hospital bed, connected to machines to keep her alive, was something she would have never tolerated. She was much like her Great-Uncle in that way.

"As soon as the seals are ready… we march." Riley stated to the crowd. "We don't go as Legionnaires. I'm not doing this for Britain. I'm doing this for me. All those who choose to follow, will do so for the same reasons. Prepare yourselves. We march to war soon."

From there, Riley explained to them all, that they were free to word their letters to their families, however they wanted, but before they could send them, Voldemort would place a curse over the letters. Anyone whom opened the letters, was forced to fulfill a certain set of conditions. Most notably, not speaking of the contents of the letter to anyone. In short, they were all informed to send such letters to the heads of their families, whom could just order the rest of the family to do what they wanted. This curse would prevent those receiving the letter, from informing the Hokage or others within the Leaf government.

-Three hours later-

Riley stood outside of the hospital room, where Katie's father was. Inside, Katie was sitting next to her dad's bed. He was still asleep, having been dead for so long, had made his revival a trying one. Katie simply sat next to him. She didn't say or do anything. She just sat there, staring at him.

After a few more quiet moments Riley stepped into the room. She approached Katie and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"Is it time?" Katie inquired, her eyes not leaving her father's sleeping form.

"Yes." Riley replied.

Katie offered a nod and rose to her feet. She leaned forward and kissed her father's forehead and offered him a saddened look. After a few moments she turned to Riley and the two departed, they made a quick stop to pick up Luna and Daphne whom were also saying their goodbyes to their families.

Something odd had occurred when they were getting Luna though. The two found her sitting next to her father, talking to him. Neither knew what the two had been talking about, but when they arrived he asked the question, "Where are you off to little moon?"

"It's a secret." Luna replied.

Her father nodded, almost like he actually understood something from the reply. He then stated, "It's good to have secrets sometimes."

Luna nodded in agreement and before stating "Some secrets are best left as secrets.

Something about the way that Luna said that… Riley just felt almost as if that statement was directed towards her. She had no clue why, she just felt like Luna was trying to convey something. However, she didn't have time to ask so she just tucked that bit of info away for later.

They made it back to the village where those that had chosen to come were gathering. Nearly three fourth's of Voldemort's death eaters, along with just under half the shinobi, had chosen to come with. Many in the hopes of freeing their families and gaining position by helping Riley defeat Konoha. Itachi and the Uchiha were present. Only the few that were too young, were left in the care of the Nara, whom mostly chose to stay behind. Only two Nara had decided to come with. Shikaku, and Shikamaru. Both for the same reason. To help their friends escape the village before it was too late.

With that being settled everyone geared up for battle. For protection, Riley gave them all a Dementor to wear. Many were left stunned when a few hundred Dementors shot from Riley's cloak and wrapped themselves around them. The Dementors were immune to almost all forms of magic and those that weren't covered by a dementor were vulnerable to the effects of their presence. With the Dementors to both shield them and hide their identities, the force set off.

Using Shikaku's knowledge of Leaf military infrastructure, they targeted their first base. The plan was simple. Using their overwhelming power, they would move from base to base, slaughtering all of the Leaf's forces, and working their way to Konoha. After each victory, Riley would resurrect any of their dead, along with any dead friends or relatives of her own force that died in the fighting, and then let them all rest in Kamui, using it's time dilation. Then they would attack again, rinse and repeat until they made it to Konoha. Normally this sort of plan would be doomed to fail, since they were heavily outnumbered, however… the force they possessed consisted of Riley, whom was as strong as the six tails. Kurama, the nine tails. Several S-Rank threats like Itachi, Kushina, Arturia, Voldemort, and Kakashi. Riley's familiars, which were about half as strong as the one tails. As well as Madara and Hashirama, two of the strongest shinobi the world had ever seen.

At this point Loki was delivering the letters to those within Konoha, along with a few other letters to specific clans or groups that Riley demanded to surrender in exchange for their lives, like the Inuzuka for instance. The dog clan was immensely loyal, but they also despised bullies, and had long been allies with the Aburame. Shibi thought it was possible Tsume would surrender if the option was available and she knew that her clan and allies were safe. It was made even more likely since, while feral, the woman wasn't stupid. Once they had heard of the destruction of their external forces the Inuzuka might just surrender if they knew their lives would be spared. Riley hadn't ever had a problem with the Inuzuka. They tended to just ignore her, which was why she didn't take them the first time, but she figured why not? If they fought, she'd kill them, if they surrendered, she'd spare them.

Aside from that, Riley made sure to inform all of her allies that if they came across any of their friends or family while attacking the external bases, to bring them to her, dead or alive, Riley would either capture them, or revive them, and then capture them. This order saw many of her allies', spirits rise. As long as the person in particular wasn't one of her many assailants when she was younger, Riley had few qualms about sparing them. And if they were, as long as they were only just bullies, well, she had already decided to force the Hyuuga to work off their debt to her as punishment… what was a few more?

A few clans had been specifically branded for death. Those like the Kurama, wouldn't be spared. Yakumo didn't have any remaining feelings for the clan that had abandoned her, and she never bothered to plead for their rescue. To her, they were nothing.

Riley also made sure to inform Hinata, Choji and Ino, specifically that a few of their clansmen had put her in the hospital when she was younger, these people, she would kill. Picking on her was one thing, so was kicking her out of shops or overpricing her, but actually trying to kill her, that was an entirely different thing. While Hinata only nodded meekly in reply to that, mostly because Riley was terrifying when angry, Choji actually grew a spine and had replied that as long as she showed a memory proving that, that person had done the crime she was accusing them of, he would personally stand by her, and help her attain justice. Choji hated bullies, mostly due to his own treatment at the hands of bullies when he was younger. The Akimichi heir had a strong sense of justice and any adult whom had tried to intentionally hurt a child was scum in his eyes.

Hearing Choji's words, Ino heartily agreed. Anyone whom would harm a child wasn't worthy of remaining in their clans.

The only thing that needed to be done now was to connect, Arturia, Shikaku, and Kakashi to the Gravemind so that they could communicate telepathically with Riley, Itachi, Voldemort, Kushina, Hashirama, Madara, and Riley's familiars. Those three in specific were chosen for roles as Lieutenants in this attack, alongside Kushina, Voldemort and Itachi. This wasn't a battle for the legion, they were Ralael's army right now.

With everyone on the same page, the force made it to their first destination. A large fortress close to the border of the land of Grass. This was the Leaf's largest fortress and the closest one they had to Iwa. Due to the war both side were gearing up for, this fortress was positively overflowing with Shinobi.

Riley stared out at the fortress with blood red eyes. Today would mark the beginning of the end for Konoha. At her side were those that had chosen to fight. Nearly Three hundred warriors. Some were anxious. Others, fearful. But all of them were ready.

"Would you please do the honors?" Riley inquired as she glanced over at Madara.

With a smirk, Madara stepped forward. He brought his hands together in a single hand sign, then with a single inhale, he expunged a massive wall of flames from his mouth. Nothing could be heard over the roar of the fire. The small army watched in amazement as the one hundred foot high wall of fire rushed forward and consumed the outer wall of the fortress. Screams of pain could suddenly be heard as those guards that stood on the wall were consumed by flame.

To Be Continued...

Alright... this is a long ass chapter. Konoha ends next chapter, hope you enjoy. Hope I did well with the little plot about the poisoning. Someone please correct me by I am almost positive I never mentioned Crouch Sr. getting killed in Fourth year. I thought he'd make a good culprit since he broke the law to save his son, why wouldn't he try to throw the legion off track if he thought they would target Barty? I wonder what Luna's secret words meant? I hope you're ready for the next chapter. and Yes their will be a lot of emotion. Especially when Riley finishes the fight and executes her old tormentors whom tried to kill her.

Also... I was wondering if anyone had a good idea for some embarrassing shit to do to the Hyuuga side branch, plus any others that are put on the shit list. Offer up some funny ideas. I've already got cleaning out the toilets and wear ridiculous clothes if Riley feels the urge. But do please keep it somewhat tame. Perhaps I'll set up a system where the Hyuuga and others can volunteer to humiliate themselves in order to reduce their collective time in servitude by doing stupid shit like stripping naked, covering their nipples and buttcheeks in peanut butter and letting a pack of dogs loose on them. Funny stuff like that. Riley will get her payment, but like I said originally. she wont always just kill people... she'll get her payback in other ways, like humiliation for instance.

Also... Does anyone know how Riley is going to destroy the Leaf? I want you guys to guess, I wanna hear what you think would be appropriate for it's destruction? Anyone whom get's close will get an internet cookie. anyway... I hope you like and sorry for the later update, I was busy trying to figure out how to structure this. JA NE!

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