Grudges

Chapter 39

Once it was safe enough the twins and Skye met up with the rest of the Order of the Phoenix. Ever since that death eater mentioned Victoria, Skye hadn't been able to sleep peacefully. What if Victoria had died? Skye couldn't think of living without Victoria. Though they haven't been on good terms, Victoria was an important person in Skye's life. Skye sat outside alone as the cold night wind blew against the trees creating a low whistle. She had her hands in her hair as she continued to think about Victoria. Skye had screwed up. A tear slid down her cheek and landed on the ground below her.

"Skye, you alright?" a voice said from behind her. Skye couldn't speak so she just cried a little louder. An arm wrapped around her and pulled her into a hug as she cried. "Look everything is going to be alright." It was George. Skye cried as she leaned into the hug.

"How can you say everything's going to be alright?! George, Victoria could be dead and it's all my fault! I could've been there with her! I could've-"

"What good would it of done if you were with her? She has to be with Harry, Victoria is strong she can get through it." George said as Skye wiped her tears on her hoodie. George was right. Even if she was with Victoria she couldn't of done much.

"Why didn't I apologize?! Why am I such a screw up?! Victoria is in danger while I was stuck on some stupid fight we had years ago." Skye yelled as she threw her head back into her hands. George gently rubbed her back as he let her rant. "I made a mistake George. I need to tell her i'm sorry. I need to apologize." Skye cried.

"After this war we will all be happy. You will get to apologize to Victoria. You and Fred will get married. Everything is going to be alright." George said. His words seemed unsure as he spoke almost as if he was trying to convince himself. Skye sighed as she looked up at George her eyes puffy from crying. His gentle smile calmed her down. "We can't focus on the bad or we can't get through this. I need you to help me get through this just as much as Fred. We all need each other. If one of us gets upset then we all get upset."

"I'm sorry. I will try. Thank you so much. I love you. You are the best future brother in law a girl could ask for." Skye replied with a weak smile. George let out a small laugh as he looked up at the stars. George was right, everything was going to be okay. As long as Skye had the twins and the rest of her friends there was nothing that could wrong. Skye laid her head on George's shoulder as she looked up into the sky.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The next day everyone had gathered around to talk of the plan to protect hogwarts. Skye leaned against a wall with her arms crossed over her chest as Remus started the meeting.

"There was a fight at the Malfoy manor. Harry was seen there." Skye perked up at the mention of Harry. Victoria had to be with them she just had too.

"Ron and Hermione was with him I assume." Tonks stated. Remus nodded at her and Skye could hear Molly let out a sigh of relief. Skye held her breath as they continued on.

"They escaped but we have no clue as to where. We can all just hope that they are alright." Remus said.

"What about Victoria? Was she with them? Is she alright?" Skye kept asking questions until Fred gently touched her shoulder. Remus looked at Skye.

"We know she was with them, but in what condition I don't know." Remus spoke quietly. Skye looked at the ground as a small little cat rubbed up against her legs. Victoria couldn't be dead. Skye wouldn't believe it. Victoria was to stubborn to die.

"We all need to get to these key areas before the war starts. Fred, George and Skye you take the astronomy tower. Arthur and Molly you two stay at ground level to help with anyone who needs it." Remus continued on explaining but Skye started zoning out. They had to go to the astronomy tower? She could think of all the ways that could go wrong. Couldn't the others go there while Skye, Fred and George stayed at the entrance and helped? Skye was pulled out of her thoughts by a simple statement.

"We leave in ten days."

Skye almost choked as she heard Remus say that. Ten days? The war started in ten days? Skye felt a hand give her shoulder a reassuring squeeze as George smiled at her weakly from her right. Fred laced his hand with her squeezing it tightly. She wasn't the only one scared, but she was the only one not ready to fight.

After the meeting Skye and the twins went back to their room and sat in silence for what seemed like the longest time. The three of them looked at the wood floors beneath them.

"I just want to say I love you two." Skye broke the silence her words coming out shaky as a tear fell from her face. "If something happens to me...I just want you two know that. You two are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thank you. Thank you for making me happy." Skye said as more tears fell from her eyes.

"Don't even say that Skye." Fred's words were broken as he pulled her into a hug. He ran his hand through her hair.

"None of us are dying. You can't defeat us Weasley's that easy." George attempted to joke earning a weak laugh from Skye. Fred held onto Skye tighter than he ever had before. Skye felt safe as she hugged him back.

"George come on we need a group hug here." Skye's voice was muffled by Fred's shirt but George still heard her as he tackled them into a hug. As sad as the three of them were Skye had never felt happier to have them in her life. No one was going to die in this war. She would have her wedding and soon enough the depressing thoughts of war would be over. Now please be safe Victoria. I will talk to you after the war. 

We decided to write a fluff chapter. You're welcome~