Title: Love in the Order pt.2

Pairing: Sirius Black x Reader and Remus Lupin x Nymphadora Tonks

Word count: 3361

Published: 29 April, 2020

Edited: 1 May, 2020 (Photo/Gif added)

Author: Heloise Daphne Brightmore

Notes: The story contained almost 7000 words, therefore I decided to cut it in half, not to overwhelm anyone.

You walked out of the house where Tonks, Moody and Shacklebolt were waiting. You looked at Tonks who's hair was a light brown colour with grey strands running through it. You knew the cause of it, you wanted to comfort her, but it was not the right time. You got hold of Moody while Tonks grabbed Shacklebolt's arm and you all disapparated to the location of your mission, which happened to be in Ireland.

As you arrived to a dried out cornfield in the middle of the dark, you could see the mansion you suspected the Order members to be kept in. A great deal of Death Eaters protected the whole area, which scared you compared to the four people your team consisted of. But it didn't stop you. After you ducked down into the row of corns, you discussed your tactics and each of you started off towards your agreed positions.

You walked to the north side of the building, while Shacklebolt followed you behind and you saw Tonks movements just about a few meters away followed by Moody. You took out your wand and pointed it at the guard who was standing in front of the door of the the entrance. Tonks did the same at the other guard. You looked at each other and with a nod, both of you firmly whispered "Glacius Tria!" while both men stood in place, before falling on the ground in a frozen state.

You stepped forward and whispered "Incarcerous!" letting a rope slide itself around the body of the Death Eaters. Once again you pointed your wand towards the men and chanting "Carpe Rectractum!" the bodies slid towards you, stopping just about a feet from you.

You started walking towards the entrance spotting another two Death Eaters and another two on Tonks side. You signalled with your fingers to Tonks to look at the men on her side. You lifted your wand along with Shacklebolt as both of you muttered a Stupify, causing the men to collapse. Once again you pulled them towards you with a well casted "Carpe Rectractum!" You looked at Moody and Tonks to see they have indeed successfully disarmed the Death Eaters.

As your path was clearer, you walked up to the door, but as Moody tried to enter Tonks held him back. She knew just as you did that it was too easy. You took a tissue from your pocket and as soon as you threw it at the door, it quickly flamed up and disappeared on the floor in the form of ashes.

You stood back for a second, before pointing your wand at the door and forming a "V" shape with it. You quickly saw the veil which was casted as a defensive safe-net, vanish. Tonks muttered a silent "Alohomra!" and followed you into the building. You went to the side of the wall to cover your back. You saw three Death Eaters at the front of the hall which you weren't sure if you should have gotten involved with. You were barely a couple of meters away from the entrance of the dungeons and getting into a fight would have revealed your presence.

You quietly slid next to the wall with the others close in your foot steps. You turned right where a dark corridor was leading towards the dungeon. You already knew the layout of the building from your undercover informants.

You arrived to the end of the corridor where you saw multiple metal bars serving as doors. Each of you started looking around, before both Moody and Shacklebolt pointed at a cell each.

"Podmore! Diggle!" Tonks smiled as she greeted them.

"Not looking too fancy today." You chuckled lightening the mood. "Let's get us out of hear. You need a shower." You smiled and after weeks of torture, you could finally see hope in their eyes.

They quickly nodded while Tonks casted an "Alohomra!" which didn't seem to work. You turned towards the bars and looked at the men standing behind.

"Maybe you should step back." You instructed them and they did as they were asked. "Confringo!" You said firmly and the metal bars exploded giving space for the two men to escape. Shacklebolt helped Podmore who had a quite serious leg injury which was continuously bleeding, making it harder for him to even step on it, while Moody helped Diggle who seemed to be physically fine, but he was unable to stand stable.

You and Tonks walked up the stairs first, looking around for any Death Eaters. After confirming a clear pathway, you waved at the men behind you to come upstairs. They did as they were told and started walking to the door you have used previously to enter. As they were about to reach it, you saw one of the Death Eater's appear on the other end of the hallway.

"Expelliarmus!" You shouted, pointing your wand at the men who fell as your charm hit him. At that point however two other men appeared from behind his lifeless body. "O-oh!" You said as you realised the trouble you were in. Tonks joined you to keep them away until the four men escaped, but as you looked behind quickly, for confirmation, they stood still. Moody was about to sit Diggle down next to the door and join the battle, but you stopped him. "Go!" You turned back to the Death Eaters before you lost focus and caused a bigger problem.

"But... we can't just leave you like this." You heard Diggle's raspy voice.

"If you stay, they will catch us all. You and Podmore are injured. You are easy targets." You explained. "Protego!" You shouted - as the Death Eater's curse came towards you -, creating an invisible shield. "If Shacklebolt and Moody helped us now, they would catch you again. We can keep them up. Just go!" You looked at Tonks for confirmation, who nodded in agreement.

"This is suicide!" Shacklebolt interrupted.

"It's going to be suicide for all of us if you don't get your ass out of here!" You screamed as you launched an other attack at the men who fell on the floor unconsciously. "You bloody idiots, go!" You screamed at them as you saw another two Death Eaters arrive.

You could hear the shuffling behind you and as you looked back you saw them move towards the door.

"We will come back for you." Moody said and you smiled gently at him. You could just see from your peripheral vision as they disapparated and you could once again concentrate on the battle. Colourful lights were flashing around your wands, Death Eaters were falling which you felt very proud about, up until Tonks landed on the ground. You ran up to her activating a shielding charm to be able to check on her.

"Tonks, are you okay?" You asked but she didn't answer. She got hit bad, her side was bleeding, she could only manage incoherent mumbles. You knew you had to get you out of there as fast as you could. "Stay awake, you got it? I will find a way, just stay present." You whispered soothingly to her. You kept your shield up and started pulling Tonks out of the building. As you got out to the front, you let go of Tonks' body and started attacking the Death Eaters. You knew you had to force them back to be able to apparate successfully.

After a few minutes when you finally got rid off two of them and forced them back enough, you got hold of Tonks and apparated back to Grimmauld Place. Or at least that was your plan. Just at the moment as you were about to disappear, you felt a sharp pain in your shoulder and hands on your arms. You quickly changed you direction not to reveal the Order's Headquarter.

You dropped Tonks' body on the ground and you fell to the grass along with your free-rider. You quickly turned around, not caring about the excruciating pain in your shoulder and started attacking the Death Eater with all the charms, hexes, curses you could remember. Anything that came to mind, you said it. He stumbled back for a second and that's when you knew, you were winning. The man was about to attack but you pointed your wand straight at him and shouted "Finite Incantatem!" reversing his own spell, throwing his whole body at the trunk of a tree. Luckily noone was in the park. Relieved, you sighed, you didn't reveal any of the Magical world to muggles.

You didn't even realise the state you were in, until you slowly calmed down and fell on your knees. You looked at the source of your pain and started laughing at the absurd object standing proudly in your shoulder.

"Nice piece of jewellery." You chuckled painfully looking down on the knife piercing through your flash. You quickly pulled it out, wincing and crawled to Tonks and shook her. You felt incredibly weak, but you tried to keep yourself together. You knew you had to apparate back to the Order before you bled out or they started looking for you back at the mansion.

"Come on, Tonks. Stay with me!" You whispered as she finally groaned painfully. You've never been happier to hear someone's voice. You started taking deep breaths and concentrating fully on your destination.

Seconds later you were sitting on the stairs of 12 Grimmauld Place. You got yourself up unsteadily, pulling Tonks with you. You had no more energy to use magic. You knocked on the door, but it felt like hours before it opened. Sirius stood at the door with a gobsmacked expression and hurt plastered on his face. Remus pushed him on the side and pulled Tonks out of your hands. You were glad that the extra weight from your already weak body disappeared. You wanted to know if she was okay, you wanted to follow her, but you didn't even have the energy to move your feet. Sirius quickly pulled your uninjured arm over his shoulder and helped you enter the building.

"I'm back." You hissed while trying to chuckle at your weak state.

"Not how I expected you to come back." Sirius shook his head with an overly worried expression. "Let's go to your room and we will fix you up quick." He whispered as he helped you up the stairs. It took you longer than ever and it got you frustrated.

"I can't even walk the stairs. Pathetic." You snorted.

"You are injured for Godric's sake. Don't beat yourself about it." He hushed you as you entered your room which was one of the guest rooms. He sat you down on the bed and you immediately pulled yourself up to your pillow, getting ready to sleep. "No, no!" He stopped you as you closed your eyes. "Not just yet. Stay awake for me, okay?" He was almost begging you.

"You have beautiful eyes, have I ever told you that?" You looked into his now worried, grey eyes. They were usually shining bright in a light grey colour, but this time they were dark. He sourly chuckled at your compliment.

"Tell me that again when we fixed you up." He replied. You were completely out of it, you could only smile at him. You were exhausted, you just wanted to sleep. Soon enough your eyes started closing. "Hey, hey, Sweetheart stay with me!" Sirius begged you, but you couldn't open your eyes anymore. You were exhausted. You gave in to the darkness.

*

When you awoke and looked around you saw a pile of black hair laying across your hand. You moved your fingers which caused the messy haired man to straighten himself out and look at you. He was pale and dark circles hugged his eyes.

"Morning sleepyhead." You chuckled with your now raspy voice.

"How are you feeling?" He scooted closer. His face was just about a few inches away from yours. You raised your hand and placed your palm on his cheek.

"Much better. Like I slept for a year." You giggled at the thought, but he didn't laugh along with you.

"A week was enough to scare us to death." He replied, seriousness showing in his voice.

"I wasn't that seriously injured." You shook your head. "How is Tonks and the others?" You asked and in that moment she stepped in and threw herself at you. To your surprise you didn't feel any pain. You slept through your healing period.

"She couldn't feel any more perfect. Everyone is fine." She chuckled and you smiled at her happily. However as she stepped back to Remus, who was standing behind her, he placed his hand on her waist while they exchanged a rather interesting look.

"I have a feeling, I missed something." You squinted at the suspicious couple.

"You did." Tonks replied with an ever growing grin.

"Care to elaborate?" You asked curiously.

"Remus and I are together." She jumped to hug Remus giggling, while the man accepted her embrace with a gentle but loving smile.

"Godric, I am confused." You frowned. You were happy, you were ecstatic for them. Although you were completely and utterly confused on the 'how' part of the story.

"Well, I guess Remus just needed a push." Tonks replied looking up at the love of her life.

"Did he now?" You raised an eyebrow while a mischievous smile appeared across your face. "What push did he need?" You asked.

"Let's just say that the fact that I was about to lose Nymphadora, forced me to open my eyes." He replied with a saddened expression.

"That's it?" You questioned in shock. They looked at you, unable to understand your way of thinking. Remus had a rather dumbfounded expression on his face. "If I knew you only needed that push, I would have cursed her myself." You chuckled, which earned a slap on your arm from Tonks.

"I don't need enemies with friends like you." She laughed at your comment.

"Always happy to help." You chuckled.

"Maybe you should rest." Sirius suggested and you looked at him with deadly eyes.

"I slept for a whole week and I am new as a baby, Sirius. Let me have some fun." You scolded him. "When did you become so boring?" You retorted and started getting out of bed. "Now all of you out, I need to take a shower." You chuckled and they followed your instructions.

*

You were about to enter the kitchen, when Sirius stopped you in the hallway.

"Why didn't you ask me to bring you the food?" He questioned you with clear worry in his eyes.

"Because I am perfectly fine." You replied. "Okay, maybe not perfectly. If I didn't die from my wound, I will soon die from hunger. I am starving to death." You chuckled, causing him to finally smile.

As you arrived to the dinning hall, a bunch of delicious food were spread around the table. You didn't even have to ask to know Molly was here before you came downstairs. You sat down at one of the tables, joined by Sirius and not long after Remus and Tonks.

"I hope you don't mind if Nymphadora stays." Remus said and you looked at him as if you were told that Kreacher had a girlfriend.

"How long have we been friends, Remus?" You asked with a rather bored expression.

"About 20+ years, I would say." He replied, confused.

"I thought you would know me well enough by now." You scoffed before digging into your food and leaving the conversation. "You!" You pointed you finger at Tonks as you swallowed your food. "You owe me an explanation though." The look on her face was priceless. Like you have spoken another language. "Obviously I am talking about all the romantic details of your love confession." You chuckled followed by Tonks.

"Don't worry, I will tell you everything later." She winked at you. Although there was a few disputes from Remus as to how personal the subject was supposed to be, but you voted his opinion down. You needed to know and Tonks wanted to tell. Nothing else mattered.

As you finished your food, Remus and Tonks left the room, but not before Remus whispered into Sirius' ear. You couldn't quite catch what he said, other than something about talking to someone. After you have been left alone, you stood up and walked behind Sirius and hugged him, placing your chin in the crook of his neck. You felt content once again. Every time Sirius was there, you felt whole and happy. You didn't need words, just his closeness. You kissed his cheek and walked to the living room to sit down on the couch, in front of the burning warmness of the fireplace. Seconds later Sirius joined beside you, pulling you closer while looking at the flames. You scooted into his side comfortably and closed your eyes, enjoying the moment.

You felt a strange feeling as if someone was staring at you. You looked up to see Sirius' eyes fixated on you.

"Is everything okay?" You asked as he didn't even look away for a second.

"Yes. Everything is okay." He smiled at you ever so gently.

"Then why are you looking at me like I am about to disappear?" You chuckled and started playing with the end of his hair, gently curling it around your fingers.

"Because you almost did." His serious tone made you stop in your movements.

"Sirius, I wasn't dangerously injured. I was fine." You stated, but he slowly shook his head.

"Not in my eyes. I froze when I saw you in the doorway, bleeding. In my head all the worst case scenarios went down in seconds." He sighed.

"But I am here and well." You chuckled. "Do you need me to hug you to prove that?" You smirked and before you could have moved,  he turned towards you and engulfed you in the warmest hug you have ever received. You could physically feel how worried he was about you. As he pulled away he looked straight into your eyes, placing his hands on your cheeks. His expression was more serious than you have ever seen.

"I love you." He confessed with so much feelings in that one sentence. "I love you so much, Buttercup." He repeated and you couldn't have missed it. A loving smile appeared on your face, before hinting a quick kiss on his lips.

"Me too." You replied on his lips.

"You love yourself too?" He chuckled happily.

"That too and you too." You chuckled slapping his chest. "I love you, Sirius." You couldn't do anything but look into those stormy grey eyes and get lost in them. He pulled you on his lap and placed his lips on yours, kissing you like there was no tomorrow, kissing you like you have waited over 20 years to be in each other's arms and to be one another's.

"Thank you." He replied as he pulled away. You looked at him in confusion as he pulled you closer and placed his forehead on yours. "Thank you for believing in me." He continued while kissing your palms placed around his face.

"Always." You smiled, gently caressing his cheeks with your thumbs. "Always."

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