Broken Down (Desert Rose Sequel)

Broken Down Chapter 13

“Baby, you're not alone, cause you're here with me, and nothing's ever gonna bring us down, cause nothing can keep me from loving you.” -”Not Alone”, A Very Potter Musical.

Scorpius frowned, furiously at his cell phone. He had gotten used to the muggle device, but the texts he was receiving didn't please him.

“I can no longer go out.” Emilie announced solemnly. “The French Ministry has found out that I am staying in England and have sent an agent.”

“I'm sorry to hear that.” Scorpius said.. He threw his phone a few feet away and it landed on his bed.

“Not like you can't change your looks.” Emilie commented. “But how long will it last?”

“I'm sorry Rose but its my job.” Kira said as she and Rose walked out of the Leaky Cauldron.

“If you find her, you find Scorpius. And that happens to be my baby's father.” Rose explained as they walked down the street. “Let's hurry up. It looks like its going to rain.”

“I'm working wiz James to capture Emilie. He knows hiz job despite his romantic ties wiz ze target. Since I'm only charged wiz taking Emilie, I'll only take her. I'll leave Scorpius. You just wish zat the Ministry doesn't find out.” Kira said. She smiled at her friend's happiness.

“Hello Kira.” James said as he walked up. He rubbed his calloused palms together. “We should start.”

“Fighting against us will only get you a more severe punishment.” Kira instructed as she and James arrested Emilie. “you will be going to a certain prizon in ze country zide of France. I heard it iz nice zere zis time of year.”

James and Emilie had broken off their relationship the night before to save themselves. So far, they were okay being apart.

Emilie smirked, “Wouldn't dream of it, blondie.”

“Kira. Its nice to see you again.” Scorpius said dully. He was almost back to his old demeanor.

“I would say ze same zoo you Scorpius, but it iz not a pleasure.” Kira said. “We will be leaving.”

The air was chilly as Emilie stood on the airplane landing strip. She was bound by her wrists from behind and didn't bother to run. The jig was up. If she ran, they had an exact description of her. It would be useless.

“Have a nice trip.” Kira said lowly. The helicopter landed and Emilie stepped in.

“The game was fun. Kira.” Emilie said with a wistful smile.

“Very much zo, Em.” Kira said with a grin. She shut the helicopter door and watched it take off.

“Its getting cold. We should head back.” James said. He smiled at Kira and held out a hand. The exotic blonde ignored his extended hand and grabbed the lapels of his jacket. She pulled him into a snog and they stood there on the landing strip for a few moments.

“We should go.” James said quietly as he wrapped an arm around Kira's waist.

Rose was sprawled on her back, laying on her bed. The stillness of the loft made Rose feel like she was frozen in time. She pulled up her shirt and looked at her stomach. It was flat and toned from years of Quidditch and now seemed like it had a slight bump. Or was she imagining things? The phone rang and Rose picked it up on the second ring.

“Hello?” Rose answered.

“Its Victoire. She's giving birth at St. Mungo's.” James said into the phone before hanging up.

Rose stood, fixed her shirt, and apparated to the hospital. “Victoire! How do you feel?”

“I feel like this baby is trying to claw its way out of body parts better not mentioned in front of our family.” Victoire groaned as she gripped Teddy's hand. “How are you?”