The Truth.

Chapter 4-Finally

We headed into the department of ministries. I stuck at the back of the group with Luna and Neville while Ron, Harry and Ginny walked ahead of us. Arriving on thestrals was defiantly a unique entrance and I still was uncomfortable with flying, but I managed. A badass powerful Alpha scared of heights. I chuckled at the thought. The skeletal horses were horrifyingly beautiful. Only people who had seen death could see them, to others there invisible. I nodded to Neville and Luna when we arrived at the hall of Prophecies. I could hear others moving in the darkness. The only light that the others got was from their wands with a Lumos and the slight glow from the orbs. Hundreds upon hundreds of glass orbs laid on shelves. Harry and Toms 'prophecy' lay on the shelf, number 97. I nodded to Luna as I silently spilt off from the group and headed to where I felt a pull, rushed and eager.

Soon I stopped in front of a bright glowing dark red and grey orb. Not quite what I was looking for, well who. The Orb was vastly different from the others on the shelves. I knew I had to be quick, so I touched it and it stated.

'Two who are mates, soulmates, will bring destruction and chaos.

One born in darkness, gaining power.

One born with a power unknown.

A connection and bond like no other.

One a black knight.

The other the Alpha.

Together, they shall bring about a new world.'

I smiled as I knew it was talking about me and Bellatrix. I knew I would have to find Harry's prophecy as well and restore his memories and hopefully he will finally believe the truth, but I knew it wouldn't be easy or even possible because he had been manipulated like so many others in Dumbledore's stupid plan for so long. I don't even think seeing it right in front of him would change his views. I hoped that if Harry realised the truth, it would be over. I pocketed and secured mine and my mate's prophecy and swiftly moved back towards the group. No one had noticed that I had gone off from the group. Luna looked at me questionably and I nodded. She smiled and we continued forward.

We stopped in front of the shelve, 'Harry's' prophecy under ninety-seven. Ginny points out that it was 'his' prophecy. I rolled my eyes as I knew it would have been fake. It was conveniently lowered to Harry's height so it could be easily reached. No doubt that that was done by Dumbledore. Harry grabbed the orb. My head snapped up when I smelt a familiar scent but a lot stronger than normal. My attention was distracted by the orb stating:

'The one with the power to vanquish the dark lord approaches...and the dark lord shall mark him as his equal, but he shall have the power the same lord knows not...for neither can live while the other survives.'

I didn't stop the scoff from escaping my lips. Another one of Dumbledore's plan. I guessed correctly that it is a fake prophecy. Well, not quite. Death eaters, who I knew where already there, suddenly appeared and surrounded us, but I paid them no mind. Everybody was frozen in fear. I was frozen, but not out of fear. My skin tingled and goose bumps broke out across my body. I shook with the effort I was having to restrain myself from jumping into the darkness where I felt my mate. She's here. Her cackle pierced through the darkness and soon after, she appeared. Looking even more beautiful in person. Her skin was paler than I would have liked and her eyes sunken in. My eyes stayed glued to hers as she advanced. Bella spoke and I didn't stop the shiver that ran through my body. "Who knows how to play? Itty bitty baby Potter." I was slightly away from the group along with Neville and Luna. I could see them trying to contain their smiles as they knew how bad I was struggling. Neville played his part, but I could see the teasing in his eyes but also an anger that wasn't directed at Bella but Dumbledore. He was a good actor.

Spells flew and we ran. I spotted Rodolphus and released a growl. I can smell her around him. My instincts screamed at me. 'Protect mate. Hurt him. Threat to mate.' I was pissed. I knew he had obviously tried something as I knew Bella hated his guts. She had told me previously how he had tried to force himself on her, but she was having none of it. He was always, in his words, trying to take 'what's his'. His eyes widened and before he knew it, his body was flung back, and he disappeared into the darkness. I grinned at the snap of his bones and his scream of pain. Neville grinned and he and Luna split off. I needed to find my mate.

Following her scent, I ran into an empty room and the door slammed shut behind me. I tried to calm my racing heart, but it was increased due to my excitement. "Hello muddy." I shuddered and turned slowly. "Bella." I was face to face with my mate. Finally. I saw a shudder go through her body. The magic between us was intense and filled with love and lust. We both knew we didn't have a lot of time. For a time, we stood frozen, just taking in each other's appearance. Her hair was unruly and curly, pitch black that looked soft to touch. Her skin a near ghost white against the darkness in the room. Almost seem to glow. Eyes and cheeks a little sunken but I knew it wouldn't take long for her to get up to full health, especially if I had anything to do with it. Her black corset dress, that I wanted to peel off, suited her beautifully.

Before she knew it, I had her pinned against the door. My hands, gentle but firm, holding her in place. I took a deep breath, growling almost purring in pleasure of her full scent wrapping around me like a blanket. My eyes re-opened and I gazed at her in adoration and awe. I knew they were glowing red as I could see the glow reflected in her beautiful black eyes. Instinct had taken over and I growled out "MINE." Before my lips attacked hers and merlin if anything was close to heaven, it was this.

Updated 17/01/20