THE FEAST WENT WELL. Tom was chatting away with Arabella's father about a few topics. Although Tom originally wanted to have the Red Room ceremony before the ball, Gimmrick suggested the day of the ball. Powerful families from across the world will be there to witness there union.
Nagini had slept through most of the dinner, Tom feeding her on his lap before letting her go into a deep sleep once more. He'd taken notice of her tiredness, she seems to be sleepy after a six hour power nap. Stranger even for her.
But for now it came in handy, he didn't want Nagini knowing about his plans yet. Not until later.
"Oh how you've grown since the last time we saw you dear." Nagini woke up to acknowledge them. Her aunt seated a couple chairs down. Beautiful as she was, she wasn't really important in the family.
"How is everything at Hogwarts dear? Your cousin Constance says you aren't as great as people say." Now, Nagini wasn't one to compete with family. But her statement caught her attention. Especially since Constance never liked Nagini around after their wizarding tournament.
"To be frank dear aunt Celeste. I'm quite worried for dear Constance. I sleep and nap throughout every class yet pass with excellent marks. But dear cousin over here can't seem to maintain a passing grade without pleasing some Ravenclaw." Nagini finished her sentence with a sip of wine. Her aunts taking among themselves about what they had just heard.
"As if you can talk Nagini. Last time I checked, your always throwing yourself like some whore on Riddle. Everyone knows that you try to hard for his attention. Not that it's any of your fault Thomas I assure you."
Tom looked up to give her a menacing glare. Did she really think it was a good idea to say such things? In front of him no less.
"Constance-"
"Be aware that Nagini and I are 'paired'. We are bound together, we have lived off each other for years now. Nagini will bring honor and a revolution to a new era with me. I will give you a warning, not because of your status but because I'm feeling nice. You are to never refer to me as Thomas again. Understood."
"Yes lord." Nagini opened her mouth again to the spoonful of food Tom held up for her to eat. His other hand wrapped around her waist as if she would leave. The tension in the air soon left due to the soft violin playing in the background.
The Elders were all sitting at some high balcony, peering above them to see all the interactions go by.
"Excuse her for the behavior, she's always been very easy to tick off." Nagini nodded in agreement. Constance never liked her as kids. Technically they weren't related at all. But Constance hated being referred to as her cousin. Despised it even.
"So Nagini, are you looking forward to your training. I heard you are skilled at wandless magic now." Nagini's wand wasn't really seen often. The family has only caught glimpses of it when the Elders demanded to see it when she came back. Both Tom and Nagini preferred it this way because people could never figure out where she kept it.
"I heard an old opponent is coming back just to see you again." That certainly grabbed her attention.
Old opponent? This was new.
They couldn't think of anyone in her past that would be willing to come after all this time. Everyone who Nagini had fought either died of old age or battle. Even Tom felt her confusion.
"Ah yes, Rosier. He was sent to Durmstrang but I heard his little brother goes to Hogwarts. I'm sure you know him, he's in your year level."
Nagini couldn't ring a bell of who that was. She knows the Rosiers are a powerful family, but she didn't think she had fought one.
"Oh it was a marvelous duel you two had. Deal was that if he won, you'd be betrothed to him and married. He was so determined to win that duel, did some wand-less magic at some point. Really put on a great show for the elders."
"It's a great thing Nagini won then."
"We'll not exactly. Nagini managed to nearly kill him yes. Caused a lot more damage then he did. However she lost because he was able to knock you out with a new sleeping spell he had made. He was your last match."
Not a single clue on who this boy was. But if she lost, then what did that make of her situation.
"We'll then now I've just got to see this Rosier. I'd like to see how strong he is considering how he won my Nagini."
"There he is now actually." Right on time the doors had opened. The tall albino walked in. Dark red eyes and white fluffy hair. His eyes where almost covered and his black tux contrasted perfectly with him. Everyone had stopped to take a glance at his stride. He looked around, searching until his eyes met hers.
"Coming over huh. Pretty bold of him." Nagini forgot how much of an instigator her aunts could be.
"I hope I'm not interrupting. It's a pleasure to see you once more Nagini." Tom put down the glass of wine he had been holding for his doll. Leaning back and encouraging her to speak.
"A pleasure to be acquainted Rosier."
"Rosier? Oh no that won't do Nagini. Last time I checked we where on first name basis." Tom decided to now step in.
"Yes we'll, Nagini doesn't seem to remember the last time you met." Rosier seemed to now meet Tom's gaze. His ruby red eyes clashing with his naturally dark eyes. Nagini still puzzled on who this was.
"You must be Gaunts heir. Allow me yo formally introduce myself. Maybe it'll serve as a memory refresher. I am Vincent Rosier. First born to the Rosier family and heir." He was indeed older than them, maybe two-three years.
"Riddle."
"Oh I've heard of you as well my lord. I shall be taking my leave however. I see that my dear sister is calling me over."
Tom watched him leave. The boy sure showed an interest in her. Then again who wouldn't. Still, Tom would have to be careful if he wanted to make sure nothing bad happened to his doll. He's still upset about earlier.
But because of recent information about a marriage, Tom had to speak with Gimmrick about this deal. The Black family took deals with the intention of completing them for their own cause.
"Doll, how about you enjoy yourself for a bit while I go talk to Gimmrick about upcoming events hm? I'll be quick and be right at your side if you feel uncomfortable." Nagini nodded. She wasn't exactly happy with what he had done earlier at the tower, but right now wasn't the best time to bring it up.
So sometime for herself could really help her calm down.
"Yes Thomas." Standing up he had cupped her chin and landed a sweet kiss on her cheek. "Good girl, I'll be right back okay." Walking away, Nagini tried to walk straight to the garden. Everyone was just mingling now. Waltzing and drinking about some rubbish.
Oh how she missed this garden. The white garbanzo was still beautiful. This is where she had all her happy memories before leaving. The stars always gleamed and the creek wasn't far from where she stood. Jade would make mud pies and throw them at Alastor. Likewise he would get worms from the gardens soil and put them in Jades dress. She missed her idiots. Fearing for their arrival. They'll have to put on a show for the Elders. The happy promised couple.
"Lovely night isn't it." Nagini thought he wouldn't have the nerve to approach her. He's hid near the bushes for a couple minutes now.
"Got tired of staring I assume?"
He merely chuckled, the happy gleam in his red eyes leaving as he saw her show no emotion. A frown now evident as reality came crashing.
"I remember we came here once you know. The day right before the duel. Who would have thought it would be the last time I would see you for a while." He came closer. Right in front of her as she stood quite.
"Do you really not remember me Eclair. I used to call you that because you wouldn't respond to Nagini after training. And I remember we would carve our initials in the tree over by the creek. You would describe to me how certain things looked when I couldn't see it. I mean, you where happy for a marriage with me was made!" He looked so desperately into her eyes.
"Do you really not remember? Ask yourself Eclair. What really caused you to turn up on Wool's Orphanage." A hand came up, ready to cup her puzzled face. He leaned in so close yet before his skin touched hers, a deep voice was heard. Funny enough, it was just now that Nagini had realized she sent a distressed signal.
"I was confused on why a Rosier would come to an event like this. The house of Black is very closed off after all. But seeing you just now, I can see that you're here for the marriage deal that was made years ago." He was directly behind her. Arms warped around her body as he smelled the perfume lingering on her neck. Nagini didn't really see many options at the moment. She could exactly move with them being so close to her body, maybe if they weren't so focused on her then she could manage a way out.
"Right you are. Nagini here is nearing her end of the deal. I won't force her to marry me now but I will be taken the spot of being her husband. Expect us to be your loyal servants after you bless our...union."
Oh he was bold. Tom couldn't help but let out a deep chuckle, his hair messy from running his hands through it.
"You think you'll marry my doll. You really think you're even capable of pleasing my little snake charmer? You're nothing but a nobody compared to me." Nagini looked around, she wasn't outside anymore. She stood incased in Tom arms. Rosier stood surprised at the change of scenery.
"You're nothing but a boy compared to me." Rosier tried to talk back. He had felt magic hold him down on the nearby chair. Nagini confused on the bed as Tom slowly slipped off her dress.
"My doll can't be pleased by some random pureblood." Harsh kisses among her neck line were placed.
"You think you've known her longer? I know her better. Our destiny is interwoven together like a marvelous tapestry!" Sweet moans and the sound of his clothes ruffling was heard. Nagini was lost yet couldn't help but move with the sensual movements against her own will.
"Go on little snake, mark me up and show him how much you love me." He embraced the sharpness of her nails as she gripped on to his clothed back.
The first couple of buttons loosened and tie hanging around his neck. Nagini bit, sucked, and scratched in any way just as he would do.
She can't afford ti make another mistake like the last boy.
"That's right little snake, you feel so good. Such an obedient doll you are. Keep it going and I won't kill him. I have a nice reward for you after princess." Tom looked dead in Vincent's eyes. Eyes glowed green as he basked in the pleasures feeling of Nagini's love.
Surely this is love.
Nagini is his love.
Vincent couldn't speak. His body exhausted from struggling, his clothes clinging to his skin from the cold sweat.
Tom smirked as he buttoned his up once more. Organizing himself once again and glancing at the peaceful little snake sleeping on their bed.
He didn't go as far as to fuck her in front of him. Tom would never let anyone see her beautiful bare skin. That was for him to enjoy and please,
He had freed Rosier from his bonds and slipped took ahold of his sleeping beauty.
"Take this as a sign. Nagini is better off with me. She'll always be best with me, you are nothing but a mere solider."
He joyfully worked on dressing Nagini up. As much as he wanted to just lay with her in his arms, a certain announcement had to be made.
He made sure Nagini was decent and walked instead of appertating to the front of the dinning room. Everyone stared in surprise seeing him stand so happily.
"If I could please grab everyone's attention." Sickening smirk crept up as he looked down at Nagini with a gaze that could only be explained as adoration.
"Nagini has accepted my courting for an engagement. We shall enter the red room the day of the ball and wed when the Elders declare a proper date. She bares my ring, a ring that will symbolizes power and ambition. As Salazar's heir I am proud to say, this will forever be known as the biggest union in wizarding history!"
Everyone applauded.
How couldn't they? It benefited everyone. Everyone cheering as they gazed upon the love bites on their necks.
Vincent didn't have to be down stairs to hear the wonderful announcement of what should have been his wife.
It's okay. He'll save her, obviously she needs him. She needs his love.
Love bites?
No.
Those were nothing but snake bites.