The Truth.

Chapter 8-Voldemort or Tom

Oh shi-

*Dodges an unknown amount of Avada Kedavas*

I am so sorry! I have been super, super busy and actually had writers block for ages so apologies for that. But know that no matter how long you must wait, one, I am sorry for the waiting and two, know that this story will be complete...eventually.

But alas, enjoy this chapter.

"I don't want to go." Bella released a laugh and replied, "You have to." I released a sigh then removed myself regretfully from being wrapped around her body. I stood up from the bed and made my way over to the wardrobe, feeling Bella's heated stare as I did. I opened them and looked at what I could wear. I grimaced at the dresses. I smiled as I spotted black pencil skirt and a dark green shirt. I quickly put them on and looked to make sure it looked smart as I had to make a good first impression on the other death eaters as I know they will ridicule me because they do not know who I truly am, nor what I am. I know I won't trust any of them anyway other than the ones who are trusted by Bella. I smirked as I smelt Bella's arousal. I looked over my shoulder to see Bella glancing at my body appreciatively and I grinned as I took my time getting ready.

I could hear the death eaters chatting away as me and Bella got closer to the door. She turned to me and said, "Ready to put on a show muddy?" I grinned and winked replying with, "You know I am." And with that, the doors burst open and my mate strutted in without a care. The death eaters looked on fearfully and those who did not know about me looked on with confusion etched onto their faces. Voldemort spoke and the room was tense with awe and fear as they listened to their Lord admittedly. "Ah Bella and Hermione. Wonderful you grace us with your presence." I bowed my head to him in respect, more for show than anything. Voldemort glanced around the room as he stated "Hermione, as many of you know was blinded by Dumbledore and was even thought she was friends with potter. She was known as the mudblood." One of the death eaters spoke, interrupting Voldemort, with disgust clearly heard in in his voice asking the question that was clearly what everyone wanted to ask. "My lord, why should we trust this mudblood?" I released a growl and before I could move to attack the man was already screaming in pain. I looked over and found my mate staring in rage at the man who had called me a mudblood and saw the glee on her face as she crucioed him. I appeared at Bella's side and grazed her hand to try and soothe her while sending calm through our link.

Voldemort hissed when the man stopped screaming. "If you had let me continue, Hermione is not a mudblood. She is in fact Hermione Romanoff." Gasps broke out around the room. "She is also Bella's mate so I would do well not to say anything or do anything to annoy either one of them. They are part of a greater prophecy than even I. They will bring about a new world." Mutterings went about the room in shock and awe. Bella was calmer though I still felt the rage. "Plans will be made now that Miss Romanoff's true nature has been discovered. Dumbledore needs to be killed and soon before his plans are complete." I wasn't surprised how easily Voldemort captured the attention of the entire room. Even if some held fear towards him, there was still a high amount of respect. I knew the plan already so my thoughts wandered, and I couldn't help but think of a plan of my own. I knew I wouldn't be trusted back Hogwarts as I know Dumbledore would have come up with a lie, so it would no longer be safe. I grinned internally as something came to mind. I was snapped out of my thoughts when Voldemort hissed out, "Now, leave us." Everyone headed out the room, but I froze when Voldemort said, "Romanoff, stay." I glanced to Bella and she smiled. She quickly exited. Even though I was not scared of Tom, I was still apprehensive to what he had to say. I turned to find him smiling and that itself was an odd sight. I blinked a couple times as his grin seemed to widen even more. It was as if he had done a complete one eighty and he gleefully said, "Now, tell me what you have planned." I wasn't even shocked that he knew I had planned something.

Tom, as he insisted, I call him that when alone, listened carefully as I explained what I had in mind. he helped add some stuff in and I was surprised at how easy it was to talk to him. After we had discussed my own plan and made sure the timing was right, he then asked, "Now, Hermione, I would like to give you the memories of your parents." I blinked in shock a he continued. "But let me tell you about them first." I nodded and leaned forward slightly, eager and excited to hear about my parents. "Darren and Natalia Romanoff had met out in the muggle world. They both knew they had magic, and Natalia was the calm and intellectual blood line while Darren's was the more aggressive bloodline. Both are strong bloodlines, and both are strong with their magic. They clicked and bonded instantly, well when they got to know one another. Your mother used to be an assassin and your father was a fighter. Both were strong in body and mind. They hid their magic well and protected one another with everything. They eventually gained knowledge of my rising in power and since I had known Darren from school beforehand, he wanted me to meet your mother and I was amazed by the both of them. Amazed by how well they worked together. With Darren being the more aggressive one, I had been shocked when your mothers protective side showed itself, showing just a glimpse of how powerful she was, as I had been disappointed by Darren choice in a partner because I had thought she was weaker than him. But she was more powerful than your father." I was in awe and asked, "What happened to bring my mothers protective side out?" Tom laughed and said, "I am the one that caused it to show." I looked at him in shock.

"What? What did you do?" He laughed and said "I crucioed my followers when they disobey me. I still do." I tensed at the implication and my gaze hardened as my stare bored into his and Tom quickly reassured me by saying, "I do not Crucio Bella." The tension fell from my body and he continued. "I had crucioed Darren as soon as he walked in and it was a huge mistake on my part. I had already been introduced to your mother beforehand and I hadn't even realised she had been concealing her magic so when I had felt a huge surge of dark magic pouring off her, I was in shock and awe that this petite woman could produce that amount of magic so quickly." He paused and seem to shudder and said, "If Darren had not stopped your dear mother...I would be dead." My eyes widened in pure shock and I said, "Are you saying...that my mother was stronger than you?" He nodded and smiled a smile that was surprisingly gentle and replied, "Yes and I believe that you are even stronger than your mother. With you also being an Alpha, you power will be unmatched. You may be the most powerful witch in the entire wizarding world." I stared at Tom in shock. Thoughts ran rampant throughout my mind. The thought that I may be the most powerful Witch of all was daunting, but I would never let it get to my head. "I believe you are right there, Tom."

I jumped at Lucians unexpected voice. I spun around to be greeted by a smiling Lucian, who I hadn't seen in about two months. I ran over to him and hugged him. "Hello young one." I pulled back and grinned. Then gasped in mock horror and said, "Oh Merlin Lucian, is that a grey hair?" His faced turned to horror as he quickly ran over to the mirror in the room then spun around with an annoyed face as I just laughed. Even when though Lucian knows that he will never age, he is still self-conscious of his looks. I heard Tom's chuckle and I watched in curiosity as Lucian look at Tom in adoration. Then Tom's laughter stopped, and I watched as he gazed at Lucian with the same look that Bella gave me. it all clicked, and I gasped. "You two are..." Both nodded and Lucian walked over to Tom and placed and hand on his shoulder. Well, that was unexpected. Lucian spoke saying "I know this is already hard for you young one, bu-" I cut Lucian off and said "No. I just wasn't expecting it. I am happy for the both of you." They both smiled and looked at each other in pure love. It was nauseating but understandable. Now I know how everyone else was seeing with me and Bella. I went to leave but was stopped when a vial was hovering in front of my face. I grabbed it and looked over my shoulder at Tom and nodded. Lucian spoke saying "I suggest you go to the pensive at home Hermione." I looked at him with a questioning gaze and he stated with some reluctance. "Certain memories...will not be pleasant to see. Truths will be revealed, and it will be painful. I cannot prepare you but try to break too much please." I nodded and exited. I quickly went up towards Bella's room as I wanted to view these memories as soon as I could. 

Sorry for the wait!

UPDATED 27/03/20