Prince In Darkness Sebastian Sallow

Chapter 20: Ready

*Alora POV*

Nighttime fell upon us quicker than expected. Which In truth was a good thing. I was ready to go back to Hogwarts. I was ready to face the demon in which took everything from me or at least gather evidence to build my case for Sebastian.

Ominis cooked dinner while Anne took some time away from him. Letting me rest my head on her lap as she stroked my hair in soft motions. Her cool fingertips and nails almost lulling me to sleep.

We normally ate at the table when it came to meals, but this felt rather completely informal when Ominis came back, putting all our plates on the coffee table.

My mouth watered when I smelled the wonderful aroma of Spaghetti.

I sat up slowly, fixing myself appropriately so I could sit up. Clutching my stomach from the formidable anxiety crippling me for tomorrow's adventure.

It was easier to drink tea then forcing myself to eat.

"Come on Alora, you have to eat something." Anne said kindly.

I sighed, " I know.... my stomach is just in knots."

"Here.... I'll go make you a tonic to help with the nerves." She said, getting up and leaving us to go outside to grab herbs from her garden.

I nodded to her graciously, pulling the blanket over my legs.

"She's right you know.......you're going to need your strength." Ominis said quietly. Bringing the food to his mouth, slightly slurping up the noodles.

I chuckled, noticing some sauce had splattered on his cheek.

"What?" He said confused, muffled from the mouthful of food.

"Nothing... you just have some sauce on your face."

He went to wipe it, but missed terribly and instead smothered it even more.

I rolled my eyes, grabbing my napkin, licking it a tad bit before placing it on his cheek.

Ominis stilled, watching as the red in his cheeks became rosy. Clearly embarrassed as he blushed while I wiped away the sauce.

"And........there, all better." 

He smiled, "You'd make a wonderful mother."

I snorted, "I don't know about all that-"

"But you would...." He said softly, placing his plate down on the table. "Your kind, gentle, loving.... unfortunately impatient."

We both chuckled.

"You forgot to mention hardheaded, stubborn, reckless-"

"Pigheaded-"

I scrunched my face together in disbelief.

"Pigheaded? What in the world! Thats literally the same thing as hardheaded Ominis." I laughed.

"What are you talking about, Pigs are ten times more stubborn than you Alora."

I rolled my eyes, laughing slightly at his silly comment. 

"If you say so, weirdo."

The growl in my stomach awakened me, clutching it as my hunger was starting to get the better of me.

I reached for my food, taking a small bite of the spaghetti. 

"Mmm........... Ominis this is good, holy cow." I said, continuing to stuff my face. 

He chuckled, going back to his own plate. 

*

The Next Day

Today was the day. The real day I'd face the demons. The day I'd see Sebastian again. The day the ministry would decide Sebastians fate. 

I huffed out a breath as I had just finished getting dressed. Putting on my usual attire as I had always done in the past. Always a yellow light sweater, jeans with my combat boots. My hair in a long braid that swept to the side. 

I grabbed the time turner from the table, flipping it back and forth with my fingers, seeing the sand move and turn.

If we didn't get this right, then this was all for nothing. I had to figure this out, I had to find something to bring to the ministry to help Sebastian. But first I needed to know who did this. 

"Alora....."

Ominis said softly from behind. 

Anne stood with him, her face slightly pale as the color looked like it had drained from her face. I knew this was just as easily going to be as hard on her as it was to anyone in this room. We were all battling the possibility this might not work. 

"I'm ready."

"I'm going with you." Ominis spoke up, bring my attention on him.

"Ominis-"

"Please don't argue with me Alora, plus I might be more useful than you think-"

I released the breath I had been holding, the swell in my heart. 

"Actually.......... I was going to say, I'm happy you're going with me."

Anne's eyes dropped to the floor, stepping in my direction as her arms flew around me. Engulfing me in a bone crushing hug. 

"Good luck." She said softly into my shirt. 

My eyes met with Ominis, he smiled shyly. 

I grabbed Anne's shoulders, pulling her back.

"We'll meet you at the Ministry Anne. You sure you'll be okay knowing how to get in this time?"

She nodded, determination now filling her eyes.

"Yes.... don't worry about me."

"Nearly impossible my dear." Ominis said kindly, hugging her into his side. 

She kissed his cheek before letting him pull away to stand with me. 

"Ready?" I asked.

He nodded to me, grabbing his hand in mine. 

Anne's eyes became glossy, her hands going around herself in worry.

"Don't worry Anne....... Trust me." I said.

"Always."

I smiled, closing my eyes as I envisioned Hogwarts in my mind. 

Ominis grabbed onto my hand tighter, his breath immediately picking up as we apparited.

Our bodies twisted and turned, feeling ourselves climb through the tiny worm hole. 

When we finally landed back on our feet again, Ominis immediately went off to the side. Throwing up his guts. 

I leaned down, trying to catch my breath as I too felt the same. I was always okay with flying but with appariting it always did an absolute number on me. For Ominis, I bet it was worse. He couldn't tell most likely when it was happening and probably felt like a rollercoaster with no end. 

"Ominis?" I asked, sitting up.

He motioned for me to give him a minute. Heaving on the grass, trying to regain his composure.

"Remind me to never do that again." I said softly. 

I walked up the small hill, seeing the peak of castle in the distance.

I gasped, seeing the small place just where me and Sebastian had spent some time together. The docks, the lake, the pier in which I had cried on and pounded my fist just last year.

I closed my eyes, picturing the moment. The way his eyes looked at me, I wish back then I could have read his mind. Trying to figure out what his feelings meant at that time, but I guess it didn't matter now..... 

The sun beat down on the beautiful castle, seeing all the tiny reflections on the windows. The shimmering light bouncing back to the sea. 

"To think it all started here, Ominis........."