Dark Lord's Downfall Chapter 5

Cassiopeia had to pay attention and turn the time bomb down until she learned more. She abandoned herself to the colors shining through her eyelids, her face now the contrary of picture smugness. She drew in a shaky breath, the warm release of air hitting her gut with reality like a waterfall. She felt like her insides were plunging in a downward spiral and the water that once was soothing and somewhat peaceful was now powerful enough to wear away stone. There was a red flag waving madly here. She needed something to hold on to. Otherwise, the events to come would wash her away completely. For the moment, her faith in the Dark Lord was the only thing she had to cling to. She must not fall into girlish patterns, but questions were eking at her mind. Where was Lucius? What had become of him? And above all, where was their Master?
She opened her eyes, Rodolphus' words breaking her thought.

"Much obliged. Thank you Cassiopeia. All the Death Eaters under one roof. One thing is certain- this should prove to be quite interesting. I'll see to the Wards."
Thanking her, he placed the silkiness of his lips to her hand,  and darted out of the room.

Using as much stealth as she could muster- at her own pace- Cassi followed his lead.

With only the gnomes for company, Rodolphus took his place outside the Estate to enhance their protection, ordering the others to remain put.

Cassiopeia made her way back down the hall towards the awaiting Death Eaters. She could see that she was not the only one in a state of anxiety. She walked up to Bellatrix- feeling pity for her- and traced the planes of her face with her eyes.
"We'll find him..... He named us his eternal followers for a reason. Deemed us to heed to his every wish as he transformed this world from mediocrity to pureblood perfection. We'll find him."
She implored. Convincing herself just as much as anyone else.

Bellatrix didn't answer. She just stood there- biting the end of her wand- while Bartemius was sitting on a couch hiding his face with a pillow. The man really did have issues.

Fenrir on the other hand stood near a closed window, his stance hard and serious as he gazed outside towards Rodolphus, whom was casting spells at a very fast pace around the Estate.

Avery was on Cassiopeia's heal, following her as she made her rounds about the spacious room. Cassi didn't mind. She could feel his warmth and smell his earthy scent. It was all too inviting but she pushed on. Besides, she was use to his stalking ways. They'd known each other since they were tikes. Best friend of her long lost love Regulus, he was- in some word's- the third wheel for many of years. At Regulus' disappearance, he'd stuck around and hardly ever left Cassiopeia's sight. He had a slight obsession for her- feelings Cassiopeia had yet to reciprocate the way he wished she would- but their bond was strong all the same. Plus, she really just enjoyed looking at him. He already had a deemed room in her Manor, for he hardly ever left. He was quite protective over her; always had been.

Rabastan was sitting in a lone chair resting his head on the desk, and Thorfinn- whom she and the others rendered as Thorn- was now hovering over Bartemius, beating him upside the head with the pillow he had been hiding behind. This caught Cassiopeia's attention. She sat on the edge of a nearby sofa and watched as the two started bickering.

She'd counted. 1....2.....3.....

He smacked Barty upside the head with the pillow three times before Barty sprang to his feet.
"Get him Barty!" She hooted across the room, egging him on. He glanced at her, his mouth dropping open in surprise. Was she bating him? Or was she rooting him on? He wondered. Not that he cared of course.

That one hesitation was a careless mistake on his part. Thorn took aim, reared back, and with all the strength he could muster, hit Bartemius with full force. The pillow flew across the room as Thorn lost his grip and his hand connected to Barty's cheek with a deafening slap. Barty fell backwards, falling to the floor with a thud.

Fenrir turned to see what the commotion was, Rabastan stood from his chair, and Bellatrix started laughing like a little school girl. A little school with a wicked case of maniacal dementedness, that is. Cassi was smiling, a devious little smile, and Avery did the same. Even the House Elf had appeared to see what all the noise was about. Barty lay there on his back with his eye's wide, his mouth gaping. Again he looked in Cassi's direction.
Oh, Lord. He was going to tear Thorn a new one!

Thorn was thinking the same thing as he looked to Barty, then Cassi, and back to Barty again. He raised his wand and pointed it to Barty's chest. A jet of light shot out and immediately Barty was bound.

"Ttt...tut...Ttt...tut." Thorfinn, clicked his tongue.
"What are you two hiding?" He looked from Barty to Cassi, causing everyone in the room to do the same.
He stepped closer, his face inches from Barty's strapped in face.
"Don't think I haven't noticed the glances you two keep exchanging. You haven't said a word all evening!" Thorfinn spat at him, his finger waving about.

"Yeah... What is it with you two? You've been acting odd all night. Well, odder than usual." Avery spoke up, his tone serious.

Cassi suddenly felt a form of stage fright. Everyone was glaring at her. She was flushed, heat rising to the surface of her porcelain skin. Avery looked beside himself. Angry even. She could feel his madness waving off of him and smashing into an invisible wall between them.
But with everyone's emotions running rampant, I guess she could see how he would feed off of such a trivial thing.

"Well, spit it out Cousin! Was it murder? Was it blood and gore? Was it a Muggle? Do tell!" Bellatrix nearly drooled as she questioned Cassi. Her voice had gone up an octave, and she managed to sound even more annoying than usual.

"What's the big deal? So they shared a glance. It, is her house." Greyback immediately regretted opening his abnormally large mouth, as Bellatrix backhanded him. He held the side of his marred face looking ashamed. It was then that Rabastan stood taller, letting his voice be heard.

"He's right Bella. It's her house and it's none of our business. Besides, Barty is always glaring at people with a hungry look. Let him be Thorn." Rabastan reached for his wand, and Bellatrix curled up in the floor pouting.

Thorn didn't move. He challenged Rabastan with an evil stare before raising his own wand. Rabastan gasped at his lack of shame but Thorn did not aim his wand towards him. Instead, He once again pointed it at Bartemius.

Cassiopeia screamed.
"NO! THORN, DON'T YOU DARE! THIS IS MY HOU......
He cut across her.
"Legilimens!"

He cast the mind reading spell and Bartemius didn't fight it. What was the point. He lay there bound and let Thorn find what he was looking for. Visions obscured  his view as memories floated abound. Thorn narrated the entire vision that he witnessed.

There was the drinking.....

There was Cassiopeia. Her seductive ways and her gorgeous plump lips....

Then there was a kiss.

There was Cassiopeia's ravenous naked body.....

Then there was more kisses. And Skin on skin.....

There was pleasure and moaning.....

Then there was even more pleasure and more moaning.....

Thorn released the spell and the binds, his face shocked and betraying horror. Everyone in the room went silent as Barty righted himself. Cassi took a couple steps away from Avery. Bellatrix' eyes followed her.
"My, my, my. You are a bloody whore! I suppose you'll Fuck my husband next. Where is Rodo? Shall I go fetch him before your cunt shrivels up!?" Bellatrix teased wickedly.

It should have been Cassi that spoke next but Barty was just composing himself when he flew off the hinge.

He ripped his shirt off screaming at the top of his lungs.
"Alright! Who wants a piece of me!? Come on then! Let's not be shy now! The cat's out of the bag! Who wants some!?"

"Well count Cassiopeia out. She's already had some. Why would she want seconds if she can go for dessert instead." Bellatrix smiled, proud of her witty comment.

"That's it, you vile wench!" Cassiopeia yanked her wand from beneath her robes and used Bella's own signature torture spell on her.

"Crucio!" She hit Bellatrix square in the face, causing her to flop like a fish out of water.
"Who's the bitch now you integrate! You stupid Twit! Dance little fishy, dance! Cassi cackled out loud, her voice dripping with maliciousness.

"Cassiopeia, stop it! Shit... Barty put your clothes on! Where you going Fenrir? Will somebody do something!" Rabastan was losing control.

Everyone was harping on one another, spells flying every which way. Barty now had Thorn pinned to the ground. They were wrestling about, knocking furniture over and pulling up rugs. Greyback was in the corner with his hands covering his face, cowering. Such a sight, being as big as he was. Bellatrix was a howling mess of pain in the floor and Avery was attempting to take Cassi's wand causing her spell to fly over and smack Rabastan in the crotch. He fell to the floor in a puddle, clutching his bulge as he retched.

"Cease!" Rodolphus burst through the doors.
"Expelliarmus!" He caught everyone's wand and tucked them in his cloak.

"What in Merlin's name is going on here!? You're all acting like preschoolers! Set the Fuck down and shut it. NOW!"

They obeyed, quickly finding a seat. Rabastan was the first to speak.

"Enhance your calm brother. You're not the one that nearly had your dick torn off." He huffed.

"I don't even want to know. However, while you were all in here playing with your toys, you didn't even notice Ant slipped out. Bloody fools, all of you!"

He was right. Where was Dolohov? Cassiopeia couldn't even remember the last time she'd  seen him. She spoke up.
"Thorn, search the grounds, take Fenrir with you."

She looked to the angry Rodolphus as the two quickly vacated the room. He had something clutched in his hand.

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