I Caught You [Andromeda/Narcissa]

[NARCISSA I'M A BITCH BLACK]

Taking a deep breath, Narcissa leaned back in the chair letting out an over-exaggerated sigh rolling her eyes at the obviously aggitated professor sitting in front of her. She had been writing non-stop for the last three hours on the fact that she would never understand Charms class. But this was not enough to make the professor happy. All Narcissa heard was "You're not trying hard enough." and "Focus your mind and you can get Charms much easier." But something made her just want to leave. Sighing once more she glanced around the room. "Isn't it time for me to go? You can't honestly think of keeping me here much longer." She said looking to the professor waitinf for a nod before gathering her things. She was late to meet Rab and she knew how mad he would be if she wasn't going to show up. Lately he'd been quite clingy to her and she couldn't figure out why.

Stuffing her books and quills into her bag she hastily stood up and quickly left the Charms professor's office all but slamming the door as she left. Sighing she glanced down the hall turning to head towards the courtyard. "Is he even still going to be here?" She asked herself slinging her bag over her shoulder as she crept quietly down the hallways. Coming to the entrance of the courtyard she glanced around it looking towards the spot where she usually met up with Rabastan. Feeling her face drop when she didn't see him she walked over to the spot telling herself she would only wait for a moment. Dropping her bag next to the tree she turned to look out at the courtyard half expecting him to be in some other part just to surprise her. "That doesn't sound like something he would do." She said quietly to herself.

Moving down she sat moving so her back was against the tree resting her head against the trunk. Closing her eyes she rubbed absentmindedly at them. "He's going to be so mad the next time I see him." She whispered to herself as she moved her hands to her lap crossing her legs. Rabastan lately had the thought she was always standing him up and he never had a good reason as to why he thought that. Hitting her head back agaisnt the tree trunk a few times softly she let out a little groan. He would just have to get over it, she had detention and it was even his fault. If he wouldn't have teased her, the professor would never have known that Narcissa wasn't doing anything. Waiting for what seemed like eternity she started to get up shaking her head when she knew he wasn't going to be coming back. Reaching down to grab her bag she tossed it over her shoulder glancing around one more time to make sure she was alone as she stood next to the tree looking up at the sky for a few moments.


-----
Notes: It's short, but I figured we could make it longer later.. That and the fact that you've been waiting since.. May? haha

[ANDROMEDA ARA BLACK]

The sky had dropped the beautiful colors of blues and whites - and shifted into a sheet of darkness. It was a clear night, for once - and those sparkling stars seemed to reflect off the waters that surrounded Hogwarts - as well as the half moon. Looked like the Cheshire Cat, from Alice in Wonderland - that wide creepy grin he always gave towards the blonde. Fairytale, that's all they ever were - but it was always fun to relate them in certain situations.

And, there they were - the ladies of the night! Well, seeing since that was the only real title that suited them - it was a bit over exaggerated. "Lily, Oh no, Lily - He's getting away!" The whispered panicking tones escaped the taller silhouetted - which hid behind a pillar. The other silhouetted slowly, but surely peaked her head around the wall she was creeping behind - and failed to catch sight of Severus. A small huff escaped her lips, while the ruby haired student crashed against the wall. "Wonderful." Lily muttered to herself, resisting to let out a small grunt of failure.

The other slender figure slowly moved herself out from behind the pillow, her green and silver dress shirt fighting the wind. Moving her right hand to smooth her shirt down, Andromeda slowly narrowed her hazel hues to look in the distance. Why did Severus had to where black? It blended in for heavens sake! Scanning the area carefully, Andromeda's eyes widen - catching sight of the figure once again. "Oh, Oh - I found him. Come on ~" Andromeda quickly grasping her slender fingers around Lily's arm - she darted down the hill - which was leading towards the water.

"Ompf, Dory - Slow down, I'm going to fall on my face." The bumpy words of Lily broke the silence between the two, but she was quickly disrupted by the next action. Reaching the start of the Forrest, Andromeda quickly released Lily's arm - slamming her against the tree opposite of her. Lily winced slightly, but held her ground against the tree. Andromeda quickly made herself hidden - but kept her hazel hues around that corner - watching the cloaked figure move cautiously through the Forrest.

Severus had paused for a moment, due from the breathing he could hear from behind him - or so he thought. Andromeda slammed her back against the stump of the tree, feeling the cloth of her uniform cling to the bark. The dirt was starting to coat over her flat black boots, which bugged Andromeda a bit. It gave them character, but if she stepped in any kind of mud - Andromeda would quickly loose her patience. Sucking in quietly, Lily had mimicked the same movement. Slowly bringing her eyes to meet with Lily's green ones - Andromeda just gave her a small nod. Lily returned with mixed facial expressions.

A snarl, and some kind of eyebrow twitch - which meant she didn't need any kind of nod or signal to know when to go. Rolling her hazel eyes, She slowly dragged her head to look ahead of herself. Severus had started moving again, and his foot steps were getting distant. Lily exhaled the breath that was being held in, resting her forehead against the bark of the tree. Closing her eyes for a moment, she could feel the sweat breaking against her skin - which made it seem like their work was paying over, at least. Grasping onto her wand that she had just pulled out of her book bag, She glanced over towards Andromeda to give her another signal to move - but was caught off guard by her expression.

Andromeda's face had become...pale. Paler then she normal was in the moonlight. Her face expression looked sickened - and Lily couldn't understand why. "Dory...Andromeda, what is it? A teacher?" Slowly shaking her head, she caught glimpse of her younger sister, Narcissa - in the distance. It looked like she was waiting for someone, but that wasn't the case. Why was she out this late to begin with, and would she find Andromeda snooping around to be...to her disliking?

"It's Narcissa...I can see her from where we are at." Lily's eyes were about as wide as Andromeda's - which brought her to take onto her next move. Lily reached over to Andromeda, and pulled her over towards her tree. Stumbling slightly, she smacked the back of her head into the tree - letting out a gasp. It echoed slightly - but it stopped all of a sudden, with Lily's hand covering Andromeda's mouth. She could feel a few tears breaking past her eyes - but held in the pain that was now throbbing through-out her entire head. "Sorry - Sorry...just need to stay hidden is all, Dory."

[NARCISSA I'M A BITCH BLACK]

Contemplating throwing her bag at whatever was closest to her, Narcissa decided it was best just to calm down for the moment. Rab was probably going to think she was ditching him again, when that wasn't the case. Well, it wasn't the case this time. Sometimes she did just forget to go meet him, but tonight was different. She had gotten in trouble becaues of him and Evan this time and had to stay after and serve a detention. She would get them both back. She tended to have to pay for those two arguing, it got her detention quite a few times.

Those two were always the type to just get her into trouble whether they meant to or not. Sometimes she wondered to herself why she even stayed friends with them. Shaking her head she let out a soft laugh, surprised at how much she wanted to hate all of the people she was associated with. Kicking lightly at the tree trunk she leaned her head back looking up into the tree searching for any sign of movement that wasn't coming from the light breeze she kept feeling. Not that it was cold, but chilly enough for her to get goosebumps and absentmindedly rub her arms with her hands.

Taking a soft breath Narcissa sighed rolling her eyes. Deciding it was really time to leave she started to walk away from the tree headed inside. Rab was probably already back in his dorm with his friends and pissed off that she didn't show up. Cissa would definitely just have to deal with that later. Which, really wouldn't be that bad, since in all honesty, it was his actions that caused her to get detention in the first place. Rab had better know it was his fault, Narcissa didn't even know why they had to meet this late at night. He only ever wanted to meet like this when he was mad about something she had done, because he knew out here that she would be completely alone. Around school, Narcissa pretended her and Rab had never had their problems, but everyone knew how much they fought. Everyone could see it just talking to Narcissa, but she was still very sure to make everyone think her life was still perfect, she had to with what her family was like. Her own cousins and sisters had completely abandoned the family. She wasn't going to let this stupid relationship join in her broken relations with anyone else.

A sudden noise off away from her caught her attention as she exhaled sharply instantly instantly turning towards the noise. Glancing into the darkness she thought she saw some movement and another light noise before it was gone as well. "Am I really hearing things now just because it's dark out?" She whispered to herself as she kept her eyes on the darkness as she took a few more steps forward slowly reaching into her bag to grab her wand. She wasn't sure who it was, but she knew it wasn't a professor, they wouldn't be hiding. Any professor would be yelling at her right now and the fact that she heard the noise and it suddenly stopped told her it was students who didn't want to talk to her. Just the thought of having people hide from her made her smile. Maybe it was someone who knew their place. Narcissa had a reputation of being quite rude, but she didn't care. She knew she was better than everyone here, she wasn't afraid to tell people what she thought. However, sometimes she tended to forget who she was talking to and would often not think before she spoke.


Something about the atmosphere No, these were students. Narrowing her eyes a little she watched the darkness a little more. What students would be hiding from her? Most would have either walked out and shown their faces by now. Taking a few seconds to think it out, she continued to stare for a few more seconds before letting out a little laugh. "If someone is there, you might as well come out. I already heard noises. Don't know what the point of hiding is. It's quite cowardly if you ask me." She said as she crossed her arms over her chest a smile forming it's way across her lips.

Part of her wanted to think it was one of the guys just trying to scare her and make her think twice about wandering alone, but wouldn't she have heard some sort of laughter by now? They could be serious when they wanted to, but anyone who knew Narcissa, she didn't usually get scared too easily. Even at night when she was by herself. Taking a few more steps towards where she was sure the noise came from, she raised her wand pointing it blindly into the darkness as her smile disappeared raising her eyebrows. "Isn't it against the rules to be out this late anyway?" Smirking once more she tightened her bag behind her back holding onto the strap casually.

[ANDROMEDA ARA BLACK]

The throbbing in the back of her head was increasing. Not just by the hit from landing against the tree, but from the panic that was setting in. Yes, this wasn't the first time they have snuck out to stalk Severus Snape, but never did she think she would be this close to being seen by her younger sibling. Lily knew how Andromeda's family was so...ungrateful, towards her. They disliked the choices she made, and therefore - wasn't really considered much of a high priced possession. Narcissa was honestly spoiled, and Bellatrix...was just Bellatrix.

Lily kept her fingers pressed firmly against Andromeda's lips - keeping both of them still. Oh, there it was...the headache of all headaches kicking in. Feeling her right eye twitch for a split second, she inhaled deeply - which caused herself to tense up. Lily released Andromeda - which brought her to try to straighten up quickly, without trying to make another sound. To late for that, but it was Lily's doing. Her foot had stumbled off the stump of the tree - and into a small grouped of pile of dead leafs.

Lily's heart stopped, and so did Andromeda's. Slowly glancing over her shoulder towards Lily, Andromeda tilted her head slightly - in a manor of Oh shit, we are screwed now. Lily mouthed the words I am sorry, but Andromeda couldn't for the life of her make out what those words were. Feeling most of her right side of her face twitch, she broke contact with Lily, when hearing Narcissa speak out towards the shadows. "If someone is there, you might as well come out. I already heard noises. Don't know what the point of hiding is. It's quite cowardly if you ask me." She could feel the gears turning in Lily's head.

Rolling her hazel eyes, Andromeda quickly made herself into a ninja-like position. Crouched down low to the ground, and ready to become stealthy - Andromeda nodded her head for Lily to mimic her position. Oh boy, this wasn't going that well at all. Glancing over her shoulder quickly, Snape was out of sight. Great - the main reason she was creeping through the woods, and he had disappeared. Letting out a faint huff, she turned her gaze towards the bark in front of her.

"Isn't it against the rules to be out this late anyways?" Narcissa had spoken. Why was she even saying that to begin with? Didn't she know how...strange it was for HER to be saying such things, anyway? She was a younger student, and she was out past the hours - she should be more concerned about more dentition time being added onto her record. It wasn't good for someone in her year to be getting in so much trouble - Andromeda would know.

It seemed like the silence had fallen over the forest, but Lily was still peeved at the statement of being a coward. She was no such thing! Why would they be out this late, if they weren't cowards? Well, it kind of defeated the purpose, since they were both hiding now, but still - that doesn't matter! Feeling Lily tug on Andromeda's scarf - Andromeda just simply shook her head once. The tug was to show that they needed to move, but Andromeda felt it wasn't the right timing yet.

Reaching down towards her black flat boots - she tugged out her wand, grasping it tightly. Yes, she was about to pull the wand out on her own little sister, but all the bad statements that had been shared with Narcissa about Andromeda from her own family, she wasn't sure what to expect. She must be prepared to defend herself - even if it is against her own family. Lily's eye traveled, as she tugged once again - mumble into Andromeda's ear. "What are you doing? You cannot attack her!"

She was only merely concerned about Andromeda catch flack for doing so - not for Narcissa's safety. Andromeda winced slightly, biting at her lower lip in a panicked sense. She wasn't going to attack, just...defend. "I wont attack, I don't trust her, Lily." And with that being said, she barreled rolled out from behind the tree - and moved herself to stand. Her slender/curvy figure standing up - dirt covered and all. Moving her hand out, with the wand pointing in her direction - Andromeda let her hazel eyes met with Narcissa. "You are one to be speaking of being out late. You are in a lower year, and should be in bed by now..." Andromeda kept a serious expression, but her stomach was turning into goo. She didn't like this...not at all.

[NARCISSA I'M A BITCH BLACK]

Listening intently in the direction she had heard the noise Narcissa's smirk widened. She was still casually holding onto her bag waiting a few more seconds before starting to believe that there really was no one there. Tightening her grip on the strap of her backpack she sighed softly looking around once more. At least the noise she thought she heard made her forget the other problems she seemed to be dealing with at this moment in time. But maybe it was just her mind telling her that she needed to stop thinking about her boy troubles so much and focus on other things. Narcissa's rolled her hand around cinching the fabric as she did so letting her mind wander for a few moments. But she soon snapped out of it remembering she was almost completely positive she still wasn't alone. She had heard the noise, she was sure of it. It wasn't like her to imagine up things like that, no, someone was there. Hiding behind the trees. Hiding... from her. The thought of someone being afraid to show themselves to her made the smirk on her face widen.

Maybe she had just imagined the noise, until she saw her older sister barrel roll her way away from the tree pointing her wand at her. Keeping her grip on the strap of her bag she smirked raising an eyebrow at her older sister. "You're the older sister, shouldn't you be out to protect your younger sibling?" She said letting a soft sigh escape her lips as she shook her head. "Who is the one sneaking around the grounds? Who is the one pointing their wand at someone else? Andromeda, I'm not the one who is acting miscievious. You are." She said smoothly turning to look back at the tree. She was sure her sister wasn't alone. That Lily was probably with her, but still hiding. Letting her bag drop casually to her hips she crossed her arms leaning heavily on one foot staring at her sister the smirk never leaving her face.

"Bed? You should be too. Just because you're older doesn't give you extra privileges like you seem to think it does. You would be in just as much trouble as I'm in." Taking a few steps she reached up to lightly tap her chin looking up at the sky as she took a few more steps before turning back to her sister. "But I won't tell on you. What else is family for, right sis?" She said coldly as the smile left her face. Taking a few steps toward her sister she leaned her head to the side. "But whatever could my sweet older sister be doing this late at night? We all know the Black family doesn't do well on little to no sleep. She sneered to her friend. "And.. all alone? Don't you think that makes you a little vulnerable for attack? Come on sis, you know you're smarter than that." Laughing a little she shook her head.


The more she stared at her sister, the more curious she got. What could her sister be doing this late at night? She was usually such a good student, what could she possibly have to do this late at night. Tapping her fingers impatiently on her elbows she watched her sister narrowing her eyes. "And why would you feel the need to hide? I can't be that intimidating to you. " She stated sarcastically. Nothing about this situation was making sense to her. Granted, everyone knew that her and her sister didn't get along. Andromeda was the traitor of the family. Just like Sirius. But it didn't make sense for her to be out this late by herself. Taking a deep breath she exhaled softly never letting her eyes leave her sister. The Black family definitely didn't have the dynamic that everyone seemed to think they did. A lot of them didn't get along with each other, especially the kids. Some held the family values extremely high and refused to live by anything else. Others were against them and were practically disowned by the family. Then there were the ones who were in the middle who lived by the family values but didn't care if other things came into the mix. Narcissa was in the middle, she wouldn't lower her standards for anything and lived how her parents had taught her too, yet she knew that she wouldn't ever completely follow her parents' footsteps. She didn't know if she could.

[ANDROMEDA ARA BLACK]

This was strange, for the most part. Narcissa was actually playing the cards right, which...terrified her secretly. Not that fact she was learning how to become a true Black, but where she might of learned these tricks from. Bellatrix always had a special place in her heart for Narcissa. Always wanting to keep her most youngest sister out of trouble, and teach her the ways of Dark Magic. As for Andromeda, Bellatrix couldn't honestly give two cents of a sign of care towards her. She wasn't worth her time. At least, that's how she constantly put it - her sister being dead to her, after refusing to listen to Bellatrix on constant occasions.

Gripping the wand tightly, her fingers were starting to form one with the wand by how hard she was grasping. Listening to her sister made her stomach turn. How could she be acting like this? Acting as if everything will fall in the right direction for her...Just like Bellatrix. Andromeda would love nothing more, but to teach Narcissa right, to teach her what was actually good for her soul. But, if she was to flat out say those words, she would already face the laughter of her sister at that stupid comment.

Mischievous? That actually wouldn't fit Andromeda...more like ninja-like, and paranoid constantly. Taking in a sharp deep breath, her chest made a haste movement, then bounced back down in a painful manor. Feeling her right eye twitch slightly, Andromeda kept her hazel eyes on her sister. Actually, if a teacher was to come out now - Andromeda and Lily would probably be the safest out of Narcissa. By what spells they know compared to the little one, they would be able to vanish before Narcissa could even determine what direction to run.

In the meantime of this horrible situation, Lily's mind was starting to go all over the place. Where did Snape disappear too? Why wasn't he able to be honest with Lily in the first place? And why was Narcissa out this late? Ugh, the mind is such a horrible place to be when so many different accidents could happen. If Snape decided to head back this way soon, all three of them would be screwed. But, if Narcissa and Andromeda made a turn for the worse - Lily would have to step in. Or, the normal teacher coming out and putting them all in dentition. Pressing the palms of her hands against the bark of the tree, Lily pushed herself up on the tips of her toes in her shoes. Keeping her breath steady, she tried to keep herself quiet, until Narcissa mentioned something about being to smart to be alone.

Andromeda kept herself still, quiet, and her breath almost invisible. Listening to her sisters last words, she felt her facial features twitch. No, Intimidating is actually not the word that fits for this. Narcissa was not a threat, and Andromeda would make that known. "Intimidating? Narcissa, you should know better by now...respect towards you elders, even if it is a sibling." Andromeda tried to keep her voice sweet and kind, but this time...there was a hint of coldness some wheres. Something that Lily was never used to hearing.

Quickly moving herself out from behind the tree, tripping in the process - Lily grasped onto the back of Andromeda's shirt - tugging no it roughly. Andromeda kept her ground, but stumbled slightly, while Lily tried to regain her balance. "Keep your cool, Andromeda...don't play her childish games. She isn't mature enough yet, Dory. We need to go...soon." Andromeda heard Lily, yes - but not clear enough. Keeping her hazel eyes on Narcissa, she kept her wand pointed at her. She could if she had too...take her sister down. But, what would that make her? Just as bad as everyone else in this damn Slytherin House.

Taking a moment to think, she lowered her wand slowly - and took a step back with Lily. "Narcissa...don't underestimate me. I'm not playing your little game of cards." With that being said, Lily grabbed their bags - and handed Andromeda hers. Pulling it around her shoulder frame, Andromeda broke eye contact finally. Right around that time, movement was heard from behind. Lily and Andromeda both jumping and turning their heads behind them - crap, this is what Lily feared. Snape and a couple others were walking through the woods, heading back this way. "No, No, No ~ We gotta hide, and now, Dory. Leave your sister to fend herself!"

Lily wasn't normally this cold, but Narcissa wanted to act tough - she can learn on her own. Feeling Lily move away and head towards the closest bushes and trees, she tugged on Andromeda's arm to follow. Digging the heels of her feet into the dirt - Lily quickly glanced at Andromeda, and could tell what she was about to do. Grunting slightly, she released Andromeda and fled to the bushes.

Andromeda repositioned her bag, and made a run towards Narcissa. Snatching up her younger sister's things - she grasped onto her arm, and tugged her towards the direction as to where Lily disappeared too. "I am not leaving you to fend for yourself, hurry." Whispering slightly, she knew this wouldn't turn out the way she wanted, but Narcissa was her sister...family was family.