The Animal Within

Chapter Two: A Journey Set in Stone

“So you’re telling me that Hermione, our Hermione, is going back to England to fight a war that we knew nothing about?” Jean-Claude asked as he reclined back in a chair in Anita’s living room. “How come this the first we’re heard about this?”

“Hermione has been keeping secrets from us so that we wouldn’t worry.” Micah replied.

“Well, I’m worried now. This Riddle guy is a lunatic. Is there anything else she’s not telling us? Another dark secret that we should know about?” Asher asked.

“I don’t think so. All I know is this guy has tried to kill her before along with her friends and has yet to succeed.” Anita replied.

“He’s tried to kill her before? I’m going to rip his head off.” Richard growled. Hermione to him was the perfect person, so innocent and pure. He did not want to see her marred by the evil of war.

“Well get in line, Richard. She’s my cub and I’ll be damned if I’m going to let him succeed.” Micah ground out.

“Alright, so what do we do now?” Jason asked.

“Can’t we just keep her here with us until this war has ended?” Nathaniel asked.

“No, she made it quite clear to Anita and I that she is going back to fight.” Micah replied.

“Well then, we will go with her.” Jean-Claude said. “I’ll get the plane ready.”

“You can’t leave!” Everyone was startled out of his or her seats when Hermione spoke. “You’re the Master-Vampire of this city. It would be in utter chaos if you left.”

“I know that, but I will leave someone in charge for the duration of the visit to England.”

“But what id they try to stage a coo? You’ll come home and not have a home to come back to.”

“I’ll deal with that if it comes to pass but I’m coming with you Hermione and that’s final.”

“Can’t you all just stay here until I send word that it’s safe?”

“And if there is no word?” Nathaniel asked a little teary.

“Then you will know that I died fighting for what is good and true in this world.” Tears shone in her eyes but her resolve was strong, her tears remained unshed.

“Hermione we will not let you die. We are you’re family. We are coming with you to fight this war.” Richard said as he got up and enveloped her into a crushing hug, “I won’t let anything happen to you. I swear it.”

“None of us will. We’re all going. We’ll fly out tomorrow night and get set up in Jean-Claude’s manor just outside of Hogsmeade.”

Hermione looked up at Jean-Claude sharply, “you have a manor in Hogsmeade?”

“Yes, it was one of my father’s back in the day. I’ll send word for it to be restored for when we arrive.”

“So you guys are really going to go through with this? I was hoping to somehow talk you out of this.”

“Sorry love,” Asher walked up to her and slung his arm around her shoulders, pulling her close, “but you’re stuck with us. At least until this is over.”

Hermione smiled faintly while praying to any and all Gods and Goddesses listening that her family would be safe from the dark world she was about to show them.

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Hermione sat in her room and looked around. She was going to have to tell the boys now about what she was and see how they were going to react. She sighed and dropped down on her bed. She can’t really imagine how they’re going to react when she meets up with them with two vampires, a couple of were-leopards and some were-wolves in tow. Man, this was going to suck. She didn’t even know what to tell them. To them vampires are the epitomes of evil. How can she tell them she regards them as close friends? Like friendly uncles that has a slight drinking problem. She wasn’t quite sure what it was going to be like to show up with them all with her. It was going to be a shock for them that their pure Hermione wasn’t who she said she was. Will they hate her? She really hoped not.

A soft knock on the door broke her reverie. “Who is it?” She called out.

“Jason and Nathaniel. Can we come in?” Hermione sighed and put on her best face before getting up and opening the door.

“What’s up guys?”

“Do you want some company tonight? You look a bit lonely in there and in need of a good hug.” Jason smiled at her.

Hermione turned back towards the bed. “Sure but I doubt I’ll be able to sleep. I’m too nervous about tomorrow.”

“That’s alright, we’ll just hold you and make you feel safe.” Nathaniel said as he began to strip.

Hermione admired him for a second before changing into some boxers and a tank top. She still hadn’t gotten used to the sleeping nude yet even though she had had Nathaniel and Jason as bed mates for the past few years. She put her clothes into her hamper before scrambling into the centre of the bed. She snuggled under the covers and laid her head on the pillow. She felt Jason and Nathaniel climb into the bed on either side of her and pull her into a tight hug. She sighed and played with Nathaniel’s long auburn hair and inhaled his scent deeply. He smelled like the jungle whereas Jason smelt like the mountains. Combined, it was a heady scent. The three of them had been lovers for about six months whenever Hermione was around. However, she understood that Jason was Jean-Claude’s pomme de sang so she didn’t envy them of their relationship. Nathaniel was essentially Anita’s pomme de sang but she rarely used him as she found his submissive nature to be too frustrating. Hermione found that she liked his submissive nature because of her complex with control, although sometimes she just tells him to fuck her as hard as he can and she loses all control, especially if Jason is there as well.

Hermione snuggled down with her men though, her mind furthest from her sexual needs. She sighed and clung to the men a little tighter and marvelled in how they tightened their grip. Nathaniel was right; she did feel safe and calm. Maybe she would be able to sleep after all. And with that thought, she dropped off to sleep wrapped in the arms of her lovers.

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A/N: This is only part one, but I wanted to give you something to read while I finish the chapter. Please tell me what you think.
Blessed Be,
Sandra