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Chapter 23: Save me

That night Tom Marvolo Riddle did not rest at all. He was frantically looking for the headquarters of Grindelwald where Hadrian was possibly held in. Tom had a few suspicion in where it was but he needed to be sure or else he would had waste time and he couldn't afford that. Merlin knows what Grindelwald is doing right now to Hadrian. Torture? He doesn't even wanted to think about it.

He owled a lot of people he knew that might know something while he ordered his followers to gather any information they can. So far he'll say they are progressing very fast. There was lot of places that can be Grindelwald's fortress since the man was very influential but he was confident that he can find it with in two days or three.

On the other hand he knew that Dumbledores group together with Hadrian's family were also doing the searching but they were so slow that was why Tom decided to put the searching into his own hands. Damn what the old man would think. He needs to find Hadrian.

It was to their advantage that it was their Christmas break. They had 2 weeks of vacation for themselves. He already planned that vacation for him and Hadrian. He planned to take the boy to a fancy restaurant, a midnight stroll, see the stars and constellations, lunch at three broomsticks, shop for new boxes of sweets, a New Years party, and Slytherin he was already ready to give Hadrian his gifts but the imbecile Cygnus just had to give Hadrian away. How could he put his planned vacations into action if Hadrian was taken?

Just thinking of Cygnus made his blood boil. Literary. He already tortured the boy multiple times and kicked him out the dungeon. Merlin knows where the boy is sleeping now but he he feels like it was still not enough. He was still not content. He still wanted to torture the moron more but he needed to focus on finding Hadrian. They already wasted a day and still no one still knew where was he.

He knew Hadrian is alive. He has to be. He needs to be.

On the other hand, Tom ordered Druella to took care of Samantha. It was Hadrian's wish after all. He wasn't really fond of children but he sometimes can't helped but feel sorry towards Samantha since they found out that she had no real friends at all. Also add the fact that Hadrian was the one who saved the girl's life which caused the girl to looked for Hadrian every minute. It was probably a good thing that Samantha left for holidays too although they promised that Hadrian will be back when she came back. They hope that their lie is true

They were currently in their common room. Most of the students left for the holidays while some left because of the fight that happened in the pitch.

Their coming room was decorated with Christmas decorations in a Slytherin way. Green, silver and black were everywhere. It was also unbelievably chilly causing the occupants to apply multiple warming charm. Tom was currently sitting on a chair with full of parchments on his hands. Every parchments were answer to his letters or some new informations. His followers were also seated in a comfortable chair near the hearth of the common room while doing their own way to help Tom.

Although it was only 4 more days before Christmas, no one in the room seemed to be excited about it. In fact the mood was very busy and gloomy.

But a knock on the door brought them to reality. Bella opened the door and gasped when he saw the person standing just outside their door.

It was Orion Black in all his might looking very smug which made Bella rolled her eyes. Orion always had that effect on her. She then opened the door wider making the others know of their guest while Orion stepped inside.

"What do you want Black?" Tom asked without looking towards the door.

"A lot of things to be honest Riddle but I have a special information for you" Orion said with an arrogant tone but his eyes remained dull.

"Well, first things first. How in slytherins name did you find our dungeon?" Tom narrowed his eyes

"Let's just say that a beautiful Slytherin girl told me. " Orion told him with a grin making the others groaned.

Everyone in Hogwarts knew that Orion Black was the purest form of a charming and seductive demon to any girls. There were a lot of rumors that the man never really date the same girl more than a week which earned him the title of a heart breaker. Sometimes Orion would persuade Hadrian to date one of the girls who were giving their hearts out for Hadrian but Hadrian never really took interest to any of them.

"Why am I not surprised to hear that?" Abraxas said while rolling his eyes making the grin of Orion wider.

"You say that right now Abraxas but you might be surprised in how good I am at bed." Orion announced without shamed making Rododlphus and Zev snicker.

"What information do you have for me Black?" Tom asked.

"Well I didn't hear the word please so why should I tell you?" Orion teased.

"Black, I don't have time for your games." Tom warned.

"Really? Even if the information is about the location of my dear cousin?" Orion said smugly making the air in the room colder and thicker.

Silence

"What do you know?" Tom narrowed his eyes while putting down all the parchments but Orion only said the word "out" with a business like voice that they never knew the jackass had while making his way out. Tom just sighed while following Orion.

"Okay? What it is that you know?" Tom asked seriously.

"I know now where Hadrian's location is." Orion said seriously while his eyes hardened.

"Any why are you telling me this and not Dumbledore?" Tom asked icily.

"We'll let's just say that I want my cousin back here by tomorrow." Orion said while leaning on the cold hard walls of the Slytherin dungeons.

"And where did you get all this information." Tom asked.

"From Lord Black, our grandfather of course. He owled me the informations earlier and you do know that the Blacks has a lot of connections and ears around the wizarding world." Orion sighed.

"And how can we be sure that the place is right?" Tom asked suspiciously.

"Because dear Mr.-I-am-very-suspicious- of- you, the place was one of the Black Manors. It was bought by Grindelwald before the war even started and lets just say that all the elves of that manor are still very loyal to grandpa for being Lord Black. That's why when they saw the people dragging their Lord Black's favorite grandson and future heir, they warned him fast. Very convenient huh?"

"Then if your grandpa likes Hadrian so much, why didn't he do anything?!" Tom asked while raising his voice.

"Are you even thinking Riddle? The Blacks are neutral in this war. If grandfather ordered Hadrian's rescue then they would look like they are against Grindelwald that's why he sent me the information. We can't let anything happen to the next future Lord Black now can we?" Orion smirked with cross arms.

"You do know that I would not bring you with me right?" Tom eyed Orion.

"Of course you won't" Orion snorted.

"Alright, where is it?" Tom asked.

"Eager aren't we? Alright. You do know the Godrics Hallow right? Beside the neighborhood, to its right, there would be a big abandoned lot but if you know what you are looking for you would see a huge white manor. That was one of the Black's Manors and Hadrian is in it. " Orion explained.

"But you needed to be a Black or have a Black's blood to enter the manor without alarming the wards.

"I'm still not bringing you with me." Tom said.

"I know." Orion said and without warning, Orion used his wands to cut his palm while smearing the blood onto Tom's robe.

"Now that's all taken care of." Orion said without even wincing while Tom glared at him.

"And oh Riddle! Take this." Orion said while picking something from his pocket and giving it to Tom. It was a galleon. A normal one, nothing special which made Tom raised his eyebrow.

"I'm not a beggar Black." Tom said while his eyebrow twitch.

"It's not a normal galleon you dolt. That's a portkey that would bring you straight to your common room. When you see Hadrian, grab him and leave. The activation word is "awesome Orion" Orion instructed.

"Of course you would pick an activation key like that." Tom rolled his eyes.

Where Orion took hold of that portkey was beyond Tom's knowledge but he can't deny that Orion's plan was brilliant. The man really thought about everything which somehow impressed him. It was true that the man was a jackass but like Hadrian, he can be serious and clever if he wanted too.

"What's the catch?" Tom asked making the other man smirked.

"Nothing. I'm not doing this for you Riddle. I'm doing this for my cousin but a few more screams from Cygnus that can be heard at Gryffindor tower from here can't hurt at all." Orion said while turning his back from Tom and walking away.

"Hey! Black!" Tom shouted making the man turned his back and raised an eyebrow.

"It ... pains me to admit me this but.. thank you and ... it's hard to believe but... you're one of the few people I can consider calling as a friend. " Tom said slowly with his baritone voice while looking away.

"Oh please, spare me your charming speech Riddle. I never really like you completely to be honest." Orion started making Tom scowled.

"I don't even know what Hadrian saw in you. You're sadistic, arrogant, prideful and full of yourself." Orion said while making his way towards Tom.

"But every time I saw my cousin smile because of you, I sometimes forget that you are that type of person. Every time I hear his laugh, I can't helped but wonder what in Godric's name did you do to deserve it. And as time passed, I can't helped but changed the way I view you." Orion stated without any emotion. He is now face to face with Tom.

"But mark my words Riddle, the moment you break my cousin, I would do everything in my power to bring you down." Orion promised with full of menace and Tom can't helped but believe the warning. After all the Black family were known for someone who could hold a grudge for a long time and never forgets.

With that, Orion left leaving Tom in the empty hallway, determined and alert. He's robe was coated with Orion's blood and in his hand held the portkey that would bring Hadrian back. He was finally ready.

When he opened his eyes, he first noticed that he was chained and shackled in his wrists and ankles. He was also sore and tired. Was he dying? How long was he in there?

He felt weak and thirsty. What time is it? Date? Where is he? He looked around through his half opened eyelids. It was dark and it looked like a dungeon. A really dark dungeon. The only light he had was through a small window and he guessed that the light was from the moon. So it was already night. He groaned.

He heard a clang, someone opened the bars and was walking towards him. He tried to look up to see the person but his body won't just obey. All he could see was the black hem of the black silly robe.

The man lift his chin making him wince. The man was wearing a hood making it impossible for him to see the face. He heard a chuckle. It was an amused chuckle.

"You're such a beautiful boy with your bright green grass eyes. So lovely and those red lips. Maybe we could put that mouth of yours into use? What do you say? Have you ever pleasure someone with that soft mouth of yours? Mhmmhmh, your sight is making me ... hard Hadrian, very hard. " the man said while caressing his cheek. He felt disgusted and dirty just by being touched like that. No one dared to touched him like that. Only Tom had the privilege to that to him. He growled.

"Ahh, feisty, feisty. I like that. Just like your grandfather. Very alike." the man laughed after that, he was released from his shackles and was being drag to Merlin knows where by his hair. He cursed.

When they finally arrive to god damn where, it was a room with lights. He let his eyes adjusted for a seconds then looked up to his prosecutor before gasping.

"I see you remember me." the man said with delight.

"Grindelwald." Hadrian cursed the name.

"Yes it's me. We've met again Hadrian."

"More like forced me to." Hadrian muttered. The room was very spacious but it was not a bedroom or anything else. There was a sofa on the corner, a window with a curtain, a table and a chair nothing more. The room was very bare.

"What do you want with me?" Hadrian spat the words.

"Oh, a lot of things Hadrian. A lot of things. But first things first. Did anyone tell you before that the resemblance between you and your grandfather was remarkable?" Grindelwald said with an awe.

"Yes and what are you and my grandfather anyway?" Hadrian glared.

"Oh don't twist your knickers Hadrian. We were ... friends like you and your friend, what's his name again? Tom Riddle was it? I heard you two were awefully close. Imagine that as me and your grandfather. You being your grandfather of course and me being Mr. Riddle." Grindelwald said with an faraway looked.

"Then what happened?" Hadrian asked curiously.

"Well, lets say we didn't end up well. We separated when he fell in love with your grandmother. Oh I hate the woman." Grindelwald said with a fake cheerfulness.

"So you and grandpa huh?" Hadrian just said lamely.

"Yep! Me and Harrison. We were in this thing together you know? Conquering the wizarding world and making it a better place but then... he left for your grandma so I am left alone." Grindelwald concluded.

"Well you have Dumbledore still." Hadrian offered.

"I don't need that old coot! He was weak doing all light and abandoning me when I asked him to join me!" Grindelwald exclaimed.

"So you kidnapped me for what exactly?" Hadrian asked.

"A deal of course." Grindelwald walk towards Hadrian who was sitting on the floor.

"What deal?" He asked.

"Join me. You can replaced your grandfather. And together we can make the wizarding world a better place."

"And what if I said no?" Hadrian glared.

"Easy, we kill our prisoners who were the survivors of your Cold Place. Of course you wouldn't let them die would you? Being the mighty Harrison Smith and all now would you?" Grindelwald mocked.

"Strike a new deal cause I'd rather die than to be under you." Hadrian said coldly.

"Die huh? So you are going to follow your grandfather's footsteps after all? Hadrian if you follow me, no secrets would be held from you. No one would expect you to fight or save them. No one would attack you anymore and I would protect you from anything. Give you everything and free all your impures." Grindelwald said while holding Hadrian's hand. For a moment Hadrian think about it before scowling.

"I don't believe you!" Hadrian spat.

"Die is it then! Don't forget that I gave you a choice Hadrian and your going to die then let's enjoy it. How about a deal?" Grindelwald said coldly.

"What's the deal?" He asked.

"For you I would free these impures in one condition." Grindelwald started.

"What's the condition." Hadrian asked eagerly.

"Pain. For every cursed, spell or hex that I sent to you, I would release 2 impure." Grindelwald smirked while he think about it.

"How many are there?" He asked grimly. If he was going to die then he better damn save the other's lives.

"120 impures flat." Grindelwald smirked widely. So he needed to survive 60 curses for them.

"Deal." Hadrian said with determination while asking Fate what he really did wrong to deserve all of that.

"You're a masochist Hadrian but I'm sure you'll love the pain. And don't forget that you asked for it. I don't really want to do this buy here it goes." Grindelwald warned him.

"Crucio!"

When Orion left, Tom immediately made his way towards the other way, towards the Hogwarts entrance. He didn't even warned the others nor told anyone about the plan. He doesn't have time for that. After all he already had his wand and that was what he only needed.

Be damned all those who tried to stop him. Fortunately, no one saw him left except a certain Black who was looking down on him from the Gryffindor Tower. He just gave a nod.

He knew that what he was going to do was dangerous. He knew that infiltrating the Dark Lord's manor without even a back up was somehow sucidal but he knew that Hadrian was waiting for him and he never, no never likes making Hadrian wait.

It was already dawn when he reached Godrics Hallow. It looked like a normal neighborhood to him but he didn't stay to expressed his opinions better. He looked to the right. It looked like an abandoned lot just like what Orion told him but as he drew closer and closer to the lot, he started to see the outline of the house until he was already face to face with the beautiful manor.

It was a two storey manor with a nice balcony surrounded by a lot of roses and trees. The moon's light also add effect to the beautiful house. Whenever he thought about his future house, that was what he always pictured it. White, huge and elegant.

He drew closer and closer until he felt the ward. It was strong and thick but it let him passed without struggle. Thanks to Orion's blood on his robe.

When he knocked the door, he doesn't really know what to expect but a deranged elf was what greeted him.

"What can Tiffy do for the stranger?" The elf eyed him with a little fear.

"Bring me to where Hadrian Potter is. I am sent here to save him by your former master. You don't want your future Lord Black dead now do you?" Tom said calmly which caused the elf to turned white.

"No! No sir! No! Follow Tiffy sir. Tiffy will show you to young master sir." the elf said.

The elf then brought Tom to Slytherin where. They stopped in front a room with a big dark door with elegant style. Suddenly he heard a scream, Hadrian's scream making his blood turned cold. He looked around but the elf was already gone. He then took a huge breathe before pushing the wide dark door.

What he saw made him gasp. It was Hadrian on the floor in a huge white bare room.

Hadrian was half unconscious and barely alive. His Gryffindor robe was torn in different ways while showing his bare chest full of cuts and bloods. His body was also thinner than it is, sweaty, messy and full of scratches and bruises. There was no part of Hadrian's body without damage except his face. His face remained flawless and unharmed. He then wondered how vain the person who was torturing Hadrian. The floor where Hadrian sat also had a smeared and droplets of blood.

Never in his life dreamed of seeing Hadrian like that. He wondered why Hadrian was not fighting despite the fact that he was not chained.

Someone chuckled, making Tom looked at the person. It was Grindelwald looking very insane he narrowed his eyes.

"Well, well, well if isn't Tom Riddle? Here to save Hadrian after all?" Grindelwald smiled at him.

"Released him." Tom said calmly but his voiced carried power.

"Uh uh, no can do. You see Tom, Hadrian and I had a deal, 2 free impures per curse. Isn't that just very heroic?" Grindelwald teased making Tom growled when Grindelwald used his name.

"It is very idiotic." Tom cursed the words towards Hadrian. Why is he not surprised.

"AHHH yes, a story can always be told in two point of view. But the question is, what would you do? You see, I am very curious about you Tom." Grindelwald made his way towards Tom.

"What is the to be curious?" Tom growled.

"Well for a starter, this one. Crucio!" Grindelwald said while making Hadrian scream again.

"You hear that Tom? His scream was just very musical. Don't lie to me Tom. I know you love it when Hadrian scream like that, especially when your name is what he is screaming." Grindelwald smiled sweetly while Tom just tightened his hold towards his wand.

"You don't know me at all." Tom growled.

"Don't I? Hadrian was screaming for you earlier don't you know that? For all the people's name that he could scream, he was screaming for you. Why is that Tom? I wanted to take him earlier. Oh come on Tom, don't growl at me. He is just so lovely and feisty. He just kept struggling while saying that he was only for Tom and so I just shrugged and continue with the torturing." Grindelwald eyed him but Tom didn't say anything. He kept his eyes on Hadrian who haven't uttered a word.

Suddenly a cutting curse was sent towards Hadrian again making him winced.

"Tell me, what are you and Hadrian exactly?" Grindelwald asked with pure amusement. He would want to retort something intelligent but he doesn't really know himself what Hadrian is to him either.

"Well for once, our genius Riddle doesn't have an answer." Grindelwald mocked.

"You're also a sadist Tom. You don't want anyone telling you what to do. You like having your way and you're confident with your power. You love pain and inflicting it to the others. Now tell me Tom that I don't know you at all." Grindelwald said making Tom grit his teeth because everything Grindelwald said was true. Everything is not going as it was planned and he hated it.

"Should I kill you now Tom since you're one of the reason Hadrian won't join me? Or should I let you be the one to make Hadrian join me? Think about it Tom. Join me with Hadrian and I'll let you both live with a peaceful life. Be neutral. Don't you want that? Just you and Hadrian together. No more fear no more pain. Won't you like that? You just need to pretend blind with everything that is going on in this world. Just you and Hadrian ... happy." Grindelwald said with an encouraging smile. Toms mind was working so fast. This is their chance. Hadrian and him. They could runaway together and leave everything behind. They would be happy and grow old together but would Hadrian want that?

"No, Hadrian won't want that." Tom said coldly.

"So it's still about Hadrian after all." Grindelwald spat the words.

"Crucio!" Grindelwald shouted towards Hadrian.

"Protego" Tom shielded Hadrian.

"So you are really willing to fight me just for him huh? Had anyone told you Tom that he is your greatest weakness and you for him? To love is to destroy Tom." Grindelwald said coldly.

"You know, we, Hadrian's grandfather and I were also like that before. Love destroy us Tom. It's funny how history repeated itself with you and Hadrian this time." Grindelwald started while looking fondly towards Hadrian.

"I fell in love with Harrison. I was willing to protect him with everything you know? I was ready to give him everything he wanted but he just needed to fell in love with someone else. He left but I still forgive him... because he was happy with her. I tried to move on but I can't. I tried so hard Tom." This time Grindelwald was already looking outside the window like he was seeing the past again.

"I stayed beside him Tom. I still helped him and protected him against his political enemy. Until one day I wake up and realized that it needed to end. I decided that if he won't come back to me then no one could have him. Of course he decided to stay with his wife." Grindelwald said grimly.

"And so you killed him." Tom concluded.

"Yes but so much about me. How about you Tom? Would you be glad if I eliminate your only weakness now. The only person you love and would ever love?" Grindelwald asked seriously.

"No! Hadrian is mine. Only mine! Only mine. No one else!" Tom growled.

"Pity but you picked your choice. Reducto!" Grindelwald started and so the match begin.

"Diffindo!"

"Flipendo"

"Furmunculus"

"Incedio"

"You're a fool Tom. What do you think will happen to you if he died or left you?!" Grindelwald shouted while sending a curse.

"Then maybe I should not let that happen." Tom said while conjuring a shield.

"Ha! You never know that!" Grindelwald taunted.

"And you do?!" Tom shouted back.

Hadrian peaked through his eyelashes and true to what he was hearing. Tom was there fighting for him. The thought brought him happiness but the scene in front of him scared him. The battle was brutal. Both of them were bleeding and panting but no one would back down. Hadrian needs to do something. But what? He could not even moved without wincing so much.

"Back down now child!" Grindelwald shouted.

"Why don't you? Old man!" Tom shouted back.

Both man were fighting viciously and cruelly. The room was now transformed into a ridiculous trash room.

"Get out here child and maybe I'll let you live!" Grindelwald shouted while using the table as a shield.

"Why don't you surrender and maybe I'll show you some mercy." Tom said cockily while hiding behind the sofa.

"You impertinent brat. You think you can beat me." Grindelwald shouted with rage.

"I don't think so. I know so!" Tom shouted back.

"Then maybe I should show you that I don't play fair." Grindelwald said while sending a crucio towards the limp Hadrian on the floor

"Nooo!" Tom shouted before shielding Hadrian from the curse.

"Ahhhh" Tom cried out of pain.

"Ha! Look at you Riddle! Shielding an unforgivable for him! Pathetic!" Grindelwald laughed at delight while Tom gather his strength back.

"Flipendo" Grindelwald sent Tom flying towards the wall.

"I expected so much of you Tom." Grindelwald sent Tom to the other wall.

"But all I could see in you was my old weak and pathetic self." with that Grindelwald sent Tom towards the floor beside Hadrian.

"Look at him Hadrian! Look what have you done! Yes! You've done this Hadrian! You're his weakness! He could be so much more if you just didn't came to his life. Now tell me Hadrian, did you regret meeting Tom Riddle?" Grindelwald looked down at them. Tom was gasping for air while Hadrian gather his strength to hold Tom's fingers.

"Awwww, are you giving Tom your last goodbye Hadrian? Would you mourn and cry for him when he died? Tell me! Maybe I should kill him now we find out." Grindelwald shouted towards them.

"Kill.. me.. Kill me.. not him. Let Hadrian.. live and.. I'll welcome death.. happily." Tom said while coughing some blood.

All this time Hadrian could just watched and cursed himself for being so weak but when he saw the blood run down Tom's forehead and mouth Hadrian forgotten everything. And when Tom said that he was willing to die, all he could think of is " not him."

Hadrian then gathered all his remaining strength and concentrated on the ceiling above Grindelwald. He prayed then towards his Mother Luck with all his heart and sincere. "Please, help me Luck. Please. I am begging now."

"Tom, you see now? To love is to...Aghhh!" Grindelwald started but the ceiling above him collapsed above him leaving Tom gaping towards the Dark Lord who was below the huge amount of rocks. For a minute no one moved or said a word.

Grindelwald was unconscious.

Tom then crawled all his way towards Hadrian too weak and tired from battling Grindelwald. Be damned everyone who see him do that.

"Hey." Tom said softly and weakly while cradling Hadrian.

"Hey. You... came." Hadrian said while still managing to smile crookedly."

"Shshsh don't waste your strength. I got you." Tom said while touching Hadrian's hair softly.

"I ... I want to go home Tom ... Lets go home." Hadrian said before loosing conscious.

"As you wish... Awesome Orion." With that the world spin around them. The next thing Tom knew he was in their common room with Hadrian on his chest surrounded by his wide eyed followers.

"How... how? You were ... outside.. then... you ... you.. " Rodolphus said with awe making Tom rolled his eyes.

"Go get all the healing potions. Bring Pomfrey and Black from the Gryffindor tower. Also, owl the Potter family. " Tom ordered them still weak but when no one moved.

"Now!" Tom shouted making the other occupants startled.

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Romance or Emotional?

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