The Black Rose

Chapter seven- Midnight Talks

That's Jabe's house up top  

*Edited*

Later that night Jabe quietly slipped her robe and bag on before quietly making her way out of the house. She was quiet and made sure not to wake up her sister, who had been sleeping soundly. Once outside Jabe apperates to malfoy manor and quickly makes her way to Voldemorts room. 

Walking in jabes eyes widen upon seeing Voldemort's tears streaked face. It made her heart break. Kneeling beside him Jabe observed that he was asleep. She wasn't going to wake him. He needed his rest. Gently taking Voldemort's hand, Jabe jumps feeling how cold he was. 

Jabe quickly lays the spelled blanket over her love and gently pulls his chair closer to the fire. Jabe sits back down beside Voldemort and reaches out gently wiping away another tear that was slipping from his closed eyes. 

Jabe didn't know if Voldemort was having a nightmare or not. But before she can figure it out Voldemort slowly opens his tired eyes. He had been woken when he felt his queens thumb on his cheek. There was only one person who ever touched him in that way. With kindness and gentleness and love, with the love of a soul bond.

Jabe saw how groggy and sluggish her love was. This was due to the fact that he had never been awake at this hour. At this time of night he was always asleep. Until now. Jabe gives Voldemort a soft smile before gently placing his hand on her cheek. Voldemort swallows before whispering "you left." This makes jabes heart break all over again as she realizes he had been crying because of her. "I know. And I'm so sorry tom. But I'm here now." She says gently kissing Voldemort's hand. 

Voldemort nods using his other hand to gently caress jabes cheek with a few fingers. "Where did you go?" Voldemort asks softly. Jabe sighs. "I made a trip to azkaban. Bella is at our house resting." Voldemort's eyes widen as jabe says this. 

"How?" He whispers in shock. "I had a little inside help." Jabe smiles. Voldemort nods and gently pulls his love closer. Jabe smiles and gently gives her king a kiss. "Does she know about us?" Voldemort asks. Jabe sighs. 

"I didn't tell her tom. Now's not the right time. She need to rest and if I told her the truth about us. It would shatter her heart. I'll tell her. Just not now." Jabe says. Voldemort sighs and nods as a weak yawn escapes him. Jabe smiles seeing this. 

"I'm sorry I woke you tom. I was going to let you rest." Jabe says. "No. It's alright. I'm glad you did." Voldemort whispers glancing at the clock. "How do you feel?" Jabe asks softly. Voldemort sighs and shakes his head slightly, as if to clear it. 

"I'll be alright my queen." He whispers. Jabe sighs and nods before using her wand to expand the chair into a couch. Jabe carefully lays beside Voldemort and gently lays her head in his lap. Voldemort gives a small smile and gently runs his hand through her hair. 

"You kept it. The house?" He asks. Jabe looks up and meets his white eye so. "Of course I did. I kept everything." Jabe says before sitting up and reaching into her bag to retrieve his pillow, that Jabe had grabbed before leaving. 

Voldemort lets out a weak laugh and tilts his head forward so Jabe can gently put the pillow behind his head. Voldemort lets out a sigh of comfort, making jabe smile. "Better?" She asks and Voldemort nods. "You spoil me." He whisper reaching out and taking her hand.

 "After everything you've been through tom. If I didn't, it would be a crime." Jabe says before returning her head to Voldemort's lap. Voldemort chuckles weakly before gently running a few fingers over jabes cheek. "Tom?" Jabe whisper. 

Voldemort hums softly. "I love you." Voldemort couldn't help but smile at this. "I know my queen." Voldemort whispers before resting his eyes. Jabe curled closer to her love enjoying the silence between them. 

After all those years of being apart, it was enough for Jabe to just be near her soul mate. It didn't matter if he was awake or not. It matter that he was alive. Jabe slowly sits up and goes to stand but stops once Voldemort reaches out and grabs her hand. "Stay." He mumbles. Jabe sighs and leans over gently kissing Voldemorts head. 

Jabe hated that she had to leave. She hated it. But she had to take care of her sister. "I can't tom. But I promise I'll be back in the morning." Jabe sighs starting to walk away. But Voldemort didn't let go of her hand. "Tom." Jabe sighs. Voldemort opens his eyes and meets jabes. "Please my queen. Stay. Just until the morning." 

Jabe sighs and nods laying back down beside her love. Voldemort smiles and leans his head back, once more closing his eyes. Jabe smiles and curls close to Voldemort before slowly closing her eyes as well. And for the first time in what felt like an eternity, the two soul mates fall asleep together. Forever healing the broken bond between them.