Emerald Dreams- Sebastian Sallow x Ominis Gaunt x FemRavenclaw Mc (my oc used)

TTT-Chapter 28

I absentmindedly fed my creatures in the room of requirement, the rain in the swamp vivarium falling lightly around me as I sighed heavily. I had been thinking about what Professor Fig had told me, the feeling of dread in my stomach doing nothing but weigh me down. 

Ominis was in danger, but I had no proof. I wiped my eyes, my tears mixing with the rain. I had not even realised I was crying, but the tears dripping down my cheeks didn't seem to want to stop. "I thought I'd find you here." Sebastian's voice called from the entry of the vivarium. 

I wiped my eyes, trying to feign a smile. "Hello Love, were you looking for me?" Sebastian came to my side, taking the bucket of food from my hand and putting it down. He gently brushed the now soaking wet hair from my head, kissing my forehead. 

"You're worried about something, aren't you?" I sighed again, leaning into his warmth and cuddling up to him. Sebastian wrapped his arms around me, leading me to the fireplace I had transfigured in here. Thanks to magic, it was still burning brightly. 

We sat on the ground, Seb putting an arm around my shoulders. "Tell me." He said rather than asked. I was too tired to fight back against him, too worried. "I told Ominis I was worried about his parents, but I've spoken with Professor Fig's portrait and he agrees I'm right to be worried...I don't know Seb, what if something happens and we can't stop it?" 

Seb pulled me closer, rubbing small circles on my back to soothe me. "And what about the third trial? It's in 3 days! And I still haven't figured out the clue, I'm not ready!" I continued, my voice tight as the emotions I had kept bottled inside spilled out. 

Sebastian listened, just holding me close while I cried before gently asking. "Do you need to talk or do you want solutions?" I huffed, nuzzling into him more. "I don't know what else to do...I want to protect him but I feel like I can't!" Sebastian sighed, kissing my hair.

"No matter what happens, the three of us will look after each other, remember? You have done so many amazing things this year, but you've started to shoulder everything alone again...please let us help you now. You need to lean on us so that we can sort this out." I sighed, closing my eyes.

 "I don't think I know how..." He hummed in response, once again kissing my hair. "Let me watch over Ominis in the final task. You're a champion, you need to be focusing on the main event. We can ask our friends to keep an eye out too, so if anything happens, they can tell you. Does that sound like a good plan?" 

I nodded, not opening my eyes but instead letting myself relax a bit more. It was nice to be comforted, had I really been too focused on doing everything that I hadn't let anyone help? Sebastian shifted, letting me lie in his lap as he ran his fingers through my hair, the two of us simply enjoying the peace as my creatures seemed content with leaving us alone for now.

 I breathed deeply, trying to calm myself down. Sebastian was right, I wasn't alone.

The third task was today, and my nerves were on high alert as my hands would not stop shaking. Sebastian had assured me that he would not leave Ominis' side today, and our friends had agreed to keep an eye on them from afar. 

But the sinking feeling of unease was still worming its way through my system as I walked into the great hall, many students offering encouragement or praise falling on deaf ears. Something didn't feel right. I could feel it in my gut, and it was not leaving me. 

It wasn't like with the previous task, where there was some knowledge about where we were going and what we were doing. This time I had no idea. None of us did, and it was very disconcerting. However, that was not my main worry. I worried about what Ominis' parents had planned for today.

 I knew I was their target, but who knew how dangerous things were about to get? "What do you think Emmy?" Alice asked me, as the four of us had chosen to sit together for the final morning of the task. I looked up from my untouched breakfast, offering a faint smile. 

"I'm sorry, I was miles away, what did you ask?" "We were talking about the carnival ticket. Have you made any sense of it? It's sort of our last chance to figure it out." Jason repeated. I sighed, rubbing my eyes. I had not slept well, and I worried that it showed. 

I glanced around, seeing both Ominis and Sebastian safe at the Slytherin table. "Emmy?" Zuri prompted me, bringing my attention back. "I'm still not sure, I'm sorry guys." I knew I sounded flat from the worried looks the others gave me, but my heart really wasn't in the tasks today.

 I knew I would have to snap out of it soon, but I just felt a bit isolated. I couldn't rely on the professors because I wasn't sure who knew about Ominis' parents. Professor Fig had tried to encourage me and help me think of a plan, but there was only so much I could do to prepare for the unknown.

"Are you alright?" Jason asked me, but I simply shrugged. "Don't worry, it's not your issue. I'm just having some jitters before the final task." Jason looked unconvinced, but instead of pressing me, he got up, walking over to Sebastian without another word. 

I rubbed my eyes again with a groan. "You really should eat something, I'm hoping you don't pass out in the final task." Zuri patted my back, offering another smile. I tried nibbling on my toast a bit, my stomach churning. 

"Ah, good to see you are all together and ready. Shall I lead you to the final task?" Professor Weasley asked in a chirpy tone. We all nodded. It was time.