We celebrate the rest of the night, because somehow we all had the feeling that nothing would be the same after tomorrow. Tom slept with me in my dorm and never left my side. I'm grateful that he's there for me, because I'm very nervous. But somehow he also drives me on, he understands my desire for revenge and supports it. Tom is by my side throughout the night and he doesn't let me out of his sight, even for a moment. His presence is comforting and gives me the confidence that I can face anything that comes our way. I feel like I have nothing to worry about with him by my side, and he continues to give me strength and support every step of the way. He's my rock and my foundation on this path towards justice.
The next morning. I slowly wake up and turn to Tom "Hey.. good morning" Tom is also awake and he smiles as he sees that I'm beginning to wake up. He reaches over and takes my hand and holds it gently, his touch soft and warm. He looks at me with affection and he's glad to see that I'm starting to stir. "Good morning, love."
"Are you okay?" I say with a nervous smile on my face. Tom's eyes soften with concern at my nervous smile and he squeezes my hand a little tighter. My nerves clearly come from the day ahead of us, and he's already guessing that it's related to my quest for revenge. He nods and responds to me with empathy and understanding, "I'm fine...but I know today won't be easy for you."
"Nothing will stop me" I whisper. Tom nods and gives me a reassuring smile, trying his best to help keep my spirits high, despite the anxiety that I'm feeling right now. He holds me close to him and his voice is soft and comforting, trying to reassure me of my strength and the support that I have from him and the Knights. "I know...nothing can stop you...and I'll be here every step of the way, right beside you."
The day flew by, and everything that happened in the evening was like a dream, we went to the house that Evans had tracked down, I turned to the others and signaled that I wanted to go in first. Tom is skeptical but he knows he can't stop me. When the door opens and I look my mother's murderers in the eye, there's nothing more for me to say. Every emotion I've felt, every pain I've suppressed, every memory pours out of me. At the end of the evening, I'm sitting in the middle of this house, everything around me destroyed, the other Knights standing in a circle around me, shocked and fascinated by my power and what I've done. They are all dead, I have slaughtered my mother's murderers. I know the others approve. They like cruelty, violence and have done things like this before, but not me. I hardly recognize myself and I'm beginning to understand that this isn't just Tom's downfall. It's mine too.
It's a harrowing scene before Tom and the Knights, as they watch me in shock and horror, as I exact revenge for my mother's murder. My rage and emotion are undeniable as all of my pent-up and suppressed feelings come pouring out of me. Tom watches in complete silence, overwhelmed by the brutality of this scene before them. It's clear from their reactions that they're impressed by my power, but they're also shocked by how far I've gone. I'm not someone who can be easily controlled or tamed. I'm still sitting on the floor when Tom slowly approaches me and gently takes my face in his hand. He sees how shocked I am at myself too, when he looks around and realizes that I'm so weak that I can barely stand up myself, he takes me in his arms. Tom is obviously concerned for me as he lifts me in his arms and carries me out of the house towards Hogwarts. He can tell how weak I'm from my exhaustion and my mental state after everything that has happened tonight. What I didn't realize at that moment, but Tom saw immediately, was that I had almost unintentionally created a Horcrux that night. He could feel a part of my soul transferring to the snake ring he gave me.
When we get back to Hogwarts, Tom sends the others away and he slowly cleans me up in his dorm, gently wiping the blood from my neck. Tom is carefully and meticulously cleaning the blood from my neck, cleaning it with a soft washcloth and a gentle touch. The whole situation feels so dark and frightening, but I'll never know the truth about the Horcrux. It's one secret that he's keeping to himself, making it a forbidden part of my story that only he knows. Tom doesn't want to tell me about this, as it would only cause me unnecessary pain. So he continues to gently wash the blood from my neck, taking his time and caring for me.
I look at him and finally say something "Tom...?" Tom snaps out of his trance and looks back at me when I speak, and he stops washing me to listen to what I have to say. His expression is soft and understanding as he looks at me and waits for me to speak. "Yes, love?" I take his hand "I killed them.."
Tom's hand squeezes mine lightly in response and he slowly nods his head, he already knows what I'm about to say. His face is solemn and sad as he realizes the severity of the situation. "I know you did...and I understand."
"Do you see me differently now than you did before?" Tom's breath catches in his throat at my question, and he hesitates for a moment before responding. He doesn't seem to know what to say, he's caught between honesty and protecting me. He wants to be truthful with me and let me know his real thoughts, but he also doesn't want to hurt me.
After a few seconds of silence, he finally speaks, his voice is gentle but there is a hint of sadness and concern in it, "I do...Yes."
A tear runs down my cheek and I look at him questioningly "And how?" Tom meets my gaze gently and he looks at me sadly, as if he's seeing just how much this has affected me. My tears and my soft, questioning look, both speak volumes of my vulnerability and confusion. Tom takes a deep breath, as if he's preparing for what he's about to say. "I see who you are now...the side of you that I never knew. I never thought you were capable of doing something like this..."
"And now...I'm love you even more than before. Because you're someone who's not just powerful and capable of taking care of herself...but you're also ruthless and you don't show any mercy. I see the fire and the strength inside of you, it's enticing and it's like a drug to me. I've never felt this way before about someone, I don't know if I can ever go back..." I look at him wide-eyed and slowly stand up as he continues to hold my hand "Really?". His eyes are filling with adoration as he looks at me, he's absolutely smitten with me. He's always been attracted to me, but now I've shown him a side of myself that he's never seen before and it's filled him with desire. Tom nods his head, and the way he's smiling at me is like that of someone in love. "Yes...really. I can't believe I didn't see this part of you before, you're so much more irresistible now than you've ever been." He pulls me close to him and hugs me "Never let me go, together we can beat them all" Tom wraps his arms around me and crushes me against him, his embrace is tight and firm and he's gripping me like I'm precious or delicate. His expression is brightened by his genuine joy in this moment, as he's so filled with excitement over this new side of me. "I will never let you go, not now, not ever. We're stronger together, and together we can destroy anyone who stands in our way."
Tom kisses my neck, it's as if he doesn't care, as if this is his world. He's holding me so close that his breath is against my skin and it's sending shivers down my spine. Like he has to have his hands on me and like he can't get enough of me. All of his affection is focused on me alone, I'm the only one that matters to him right now. This is his world, the world where the two of us are together and nothing else matters.
He throws me onto the bed with a playfully teasing grin, he seems more and more aggressive and possessive with every passing moment, and he's beginning to lose control. I can see the desire written all over his face as he stares at me, my playful smirk only makes him want me even more. He's eager to have his hands, his mouth, and every part of him on me. This night was very special, Tom was much more tender but still intense. We didn't sleep much, but it was worth every second. Neither of us would have thought that the day would end with so much love and intimacy.
The passion and intensity between us was unstoppable, neither of us could get enough of each other and every moment had been worth every second. The love and intimacy between us has only grown stronger, and there's no doubt in Tom's mind that this is the beginning of something special.
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Tom Riddle - Downfall
Fanfic"The monsters were never under my bed. Because the monsters were inside my head. Because all this time the monster has been me." This is the Story of Tom Riddle and his life in Hogwarts when he was 17 and Lucia Grey, a popular girl from Slytherin bu...
