Battle of the Ages

Chapter Fourteen: This Is War

I watch in horror as the barrier start to disintegrate. I tighten my grip on my sword before thinking.

"We need to call up the dead," I mutter.

"I don't have enough energy for that."

"But I do."

"Okay. What you have to do is-"

"I've done this before."

I let the rage flow through me until the dead soldiers rose from the ground. My hair clings to my forehead from sweat. I forgot the energy it took.

"Defend the school," I order. The barrier falls and creatures come through. I swing at these giant spiders coming towards us. They don't disintegrate, but fall dead. A giant comes barreling towards us and I slide to cut it's leg. He let's out a howl of pain until Nico finishes him off.

"And they say it takes three demigods to do anything," I chuckle. A weird noise comes from behind us and I look to see a spider with a couple arrows in it's back.

"That's why," Nico laughs while I roll my eyes. I spot a few Death Eaters and creatures head to the castle. I block a spider from jumping on me.

"I can handle out here," my brother informs me. He stabs a draken. Of course they're involved. I take off into the castle to see a demon getting close to a third year. I was able to cut its head off since it didn't notice me. I help the young girl up and shove the sword in her hand.

"Go find anyone that can't defend themselves and go hide with them," I order. "Use the sword how I taught you if y'all are about to be attacked."

She nods her head and run off. I pull out my Egyptian wand and run to find a group of Magicians fighting a horde of demons. I join in and start casting spells beside them. One guy starts looking tired.

"Don't over due yourself," I bark.

"I can say the same to you too," he chuckles. One demon gets close enough to take a chunk out of my side. I knock it over and someone else kills it. I press my hand against the wound and blood starts to flow on my fingers. One girl tears the bottom of her shirt and wrap it around the wound. Voldemort's voice fills my head.

"There is no need for more pure blood to be shed. Now this is specifically for Harry. If you do not turn yourself in, I will kill every man, woman, and child that tries to hide you."

The message ends and I move towards the Great Hall. Nico seems ready for me as he hands me a canteen.

"Nectar?" I ask.

"Will figured we might need this."

I take a sip and feel the warmth flow through me before handing it back to him. George runs in, freaking out.

"Where's Fred?" He asks, tears filling his eyes.

"I... I don't know."

He grabs my hand and we move through the crowds to find the rest of his family. I stop at the sight as my stomach drops. Fred, Lupin, and Tonks lay on the ground, still as statues. George falls to his knees and cries. I cover my mouth to prevent me from sobbing. Harry comes over and looks at us in horror before leaving. I kneel down and wrap my arms around my husband. He accidentally bumps my side and I flinch a bit in pain.

"You're hurt," he bluntly states, just realizing it.

"I'm fine."

He shakes his head and stand up. He gently pulls me up and picks me up.

"Let's get you help," he mutters before carrying me to the Head Nurse. She is attending to other students when George sets me down. She glances over towards me.

"Let's patch that up," she mutters as she finishes up one girl. I lift up my shirt just enough for her to look at the gash. She starts stitching it up before having me drink a potion. Once she is finished, I push myself up.

"Don't over do yourself," George orders. "I can't loose you too."

I can easily see tears in his eyes, causing my heart to shatter. He lost his brother and yet he is trying to take care of me.

"You won't loose me. I promise."