Grudges

Chapter 41

Skye awoke in the middle of the night with her heart racing. It was just a dream, it didn't really happen. Skye took a breath as she looked next to her to see Fred sleeping soundly. Skye ran her fingers through his hair causing him to mumble a couple words before turning over. It was a relief to see Fred laying next to her. Every night she continued to have nightmares about watching him die. Watching the love of her life die in front of her. Sometimes George would be in it too, making the dream only hurt worse. Skye got up and went over to the window and looked out into the night sky. Everything was so peaceful at night. Why was this happening? Why did it seem as if everything was slowly falling apart. Skye ran a hand through her hair and let out a sigh. As long as they had each other everything would be okay. She turned around and looked at the twins sleeping. Fred sat up rubbing his eyes as he looked at Skye.

"You okay?" He yawned. Skye shook her head as she walked back over to the bed with him.

"I had another nightmare." Skye's voice was small, almost childlike. Fred chuckled and held out his arms as she climbed back into bed snuggling close to him. His sweet scent relaxed her troubled mind. "You and George got captured and tortured... I- I couldn't do anything." Skye's words trembled as she spoke. Fred gently rubbed her back trying to comfort her.

"Don't worry I am right here. You are not going to lose me." Fred whispered as he held her closer. Skye listened to his heartbeat as he spoke. His words making her feel better.

"Fred. I love you so much. If I don't-" Skye started saying but Fred cut her off. He held her tightly at the mention of her not coming back.

"There is no way I would let that happen. I love you so much Skye, I will protect you. We will both, no all three of us will come back alive and happy." Fred stated as he kissed the top of her head. He slowly ran his hands through her hair. "We will get married. You will be my wife and eventually," Fred let out a small laugh, " we will have little children running around. Our daughter is going to be so beautiful, just like her mother." Skye smiled as he continued to go on about their future. Skye could imagine the small footsteps of children running around as Fred and her sat back watching. A small little ginger boy jumping up and down trying to reach a candy bar that laid on top of a counter.

"I can't wait Freddie." Skye smiled as she slowly drifted back to sleep.

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Morning came quicker than Skye would've liked. The three of them walked down to the dining room where the smell of bacon drifted throughout the house. Skye took in the smell with a smile. What a better way of helping everyone feel better with food.

"Smells delicious Mom!" Skye remarked making Molly smile. Ever since the engagement Skye had started calling Molly mom. It always made Molly smile when Skye did it.

"Awe thank you sweetie now enjoy! Just make sure to leave some for the rest of us." Molly teased as she set down a plate of bacon before going back into the kitchen. Skye took a couple of pieces of bacon and set them on a plate in front of her.

"Woah, Skye, please leave some for the rest of us." George teased as he grabbed a piece of bacon. Skye stuck her tongue out at him before taking a bite.

"Skye are you alright though? I know you've been having bad dreams." George asked concerned. Remus who had just walked in sat down in front of Skye. Skye looked at Fred who just looked down at his food ashamed.

"Fred why did you tell him?" Skye asked as she fidgeted with her hands. She didn't want anyone to know she hadn't been sleeping at night.

"We are twins, plus Fred and I tell each other everything. It's okay to tell us." George answered. Skye sighed and looked up at Remus who was quietly eating his food.

"I- I just can't sleep while knowing in just a few days..." Skye trailed off as she pushed her food away.

"We all have nightmares. We all don't know what lies ahead but we are going to go into it with our heads held high." Remus commented making Skye give him a small nod. There was no point in thinking about what could happen. They all must go into the war with their head held high and they better give it their all. It was only 8 days away and Skye was dreading every day that lead up to it.

"We can get through this. All of us. Then Fred and I will be sure to give you a discount." George remarked making Remus give a small smile. Tonks came in and kissed his cheek before sitting down next to him. Skye always admired how even in times like this Tonks could smile. Skye was also very envious of the way Tonks could change her appearance at will.

"I really like blue on you." Skye commented as Tonks had changed her hair to a vibrant blue color.

"You think?" Tonks asked with a laugh as she ran a hand through her hair.

"I like the pink." Remus muttered. Tonks smiled and changed it back earning a scoff from Skye.

"You would've done the same thing for Fred." Tonks laughed. It's true Skye totally would've changed it for Fred.

"Skye is already perfect so she doesn't need to change anything." Fred remarked making Skye blush. She was truly lucky to have him in her life.

"She could change some things. Like doing the laundry for instance." George teased.

"Hey! I cook for you two the least you could do is clean your own clothes." Skye laughed as she playfully hit him. What would she do without those two pranksters. Her life would definitely be a lot more depressing. Skye finally laughed a real laugh. She hadn't laughed in forever it felt like, not a real one at least. In that moment everything felt like it was going to be okay. Skye smiled as she looked around the table as Molly got mad at something the twins said. Everything was going to be just fine.

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