Dangerous Secrets [Regulus]

[bellbell]

It was as dark as night in the forbidden forest,since it was only 5am in the morning. Bella slowly made it to her secret camp located near the heart of the forest. She had no reason to be afraid of anything, other than you-know-who himself. She had no idea why she felt so obligated to meet with the Slytherin, Regulus Black and apologize for her previous actions....but she did. Even though he was one of those cold-blooded Slytherins.....he still deserved a apology and a thorough explanation about her actions on their last meeting. From that experience, Bella was concentrating even harder to not let him, or anyone, get into such a dangerous situation.

It wouldn't be a surprise if he didn't come at all. The journey to her camp wouldn't have been worthless, she would be able to have some alone time. But if he had tried to come, and had gotten lost....Bella snickered, Regulus Black getting lost in the Forbidden Forest? Was she mad? He probably knew his way around here better than she did.

Well, she hoped he didn't attract any attention or get caught in any of the traps she had set up around her camp. It would be funny to see the great Regulus Black hanging by his leg, upside down or captured under a net. Bella smirked, imagining him stuck in one of the holes she had dug up. Surely he is intelligent enough to not get caught in the simplest of traps. Bella turned away as she set up her wizard camping gear. He was certainly running late.

[brett]

'Why am I awake?' Regulus repeated the question in his mind as he made his way drearily out of the castle, 'curiosity' he reminded himself. They say curiosity killed the cat, lucky for Reg he was a wizard. 'the bloody sun isn't even up' he thought crossly as he exited the castle to find it was still dark. 5 in the bloody morning, couldn't they have just met for lunch? How did he know this wasn't just a trap? A trap for what he didn't have the slightest idea, but why else would you arrange to meet in the forbidden forest before dawn?

It was actually rather smart, Regulus realized as he trudged absentmindedly into the forest. The staff and grounds keeper would still be asleep, or at least they should be. Either way it was low risk of getting caught and for that reason, Reg hadn't even bothered with his cloak. He had merely tossed on a pair of jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt. "lumos," he muttered as he started into the dark maze of the forest. The pre-dawn in October was chilly at Hogwarts, the ground and air were still cold and awaiting the sun to grant them warmth. Regulus rubbed his eyes and ran a hand through his messy dark brown hair taking a look at his surroundings.

He wasn't lost by any means, but Bella's 'hideout' was a little deeper in the forest than he usually traveled. His own hide out of sorts wasn't too far off from where hers was...that was assuming hers was where he thought it was. As Reg got closer he spotted a figure through the trees, which he assumed was Bella. Trying to move into a better position to identify the figure, or at least ensure that it only had two legs Regulus didn't look down in time to see that he was about to step into a rope loop. Quickly realizing his mistake Reg gripped his wand tightly as he was lifted off the ground by his ankle now hanging upside down.

Reg had known it was too late to stop the trap, but tightening the grip on his wand at least gave him a way down. He aimed the wand a good distance above his foot to ensure the rope was the only thing he would cut, "Diffendo," he said crossly. The spell cut the rope cleanly and Reg dropped like a ton of bricks landing hard on his back. Anger had blinded him to the knowledge that he should have used a cushioning charm first. "Ughh," he moaned looking up into the trees. 'That was dumb' he thought considering whether or not he really wanted to get up.

After a moment the pain began to fade and Regulus struggled to his feet. Lucky for Bella he was in too much pain and it was far too early for him to be angry. "You could have warned me about the traps," he said crossly approaching her now, casting constant glances to the forest floor to ensure he wouldn't be tricked twice. If the light had been better and hadn't been the middle of autumn Reg certainly would have been able to avoid the trap, but when time of year mixed with the time of day and the fact Reg was distracted, it was really just an accident waiting to happen. "So what's up?" he asked maybe a little pained, but no longer cross.

[bellbell]

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It was dark, almost like night. But Bella didn't really care, she loved the night. This part of the forest was like eternal night. She sighed, Regulus probably wouldn't like it. To people like him.....it was probably too dark for his eyesight. "Wingardium Leviosa" Bella whispered, the lamps around her rose. Each rising toward the corners of her camp. Muttering the fire spell, Bella lit each one...making her eternal night to eternal day. She sighed again, maybe he wasn't coming. It wouldn't be problem if he decided not too. She was fully aware of how much she had freaked him out during their last meeting. Then from the silence erupted a loud noise......someone or something had gotten out of her trap. "Lumos..." said Bella dully, pointing her wand towards the source of the noise.

She nearly fell down laughing. It wasn't a creature that had been caught, it was Regulus. He had actually been caught in one of her traps. How silly....'You could have warned me about the traps,' Regulus said....somewhat crossly. Well, how could he possibly not? She had totally not mentioned the traps. Bella than noticed his glances at the floor...probably checking to see if there were any more traps. "I apologize for not mentioning it. But I assure you, the traps are only on the outside of my camps border line." said Bella, lowering her wand. At least he came. "I wanted to speak to you about that incident when we crashed into....each other..." said Bella quietly, she raised her hand as the flap to her tent opened "Shall we?" she asked, smiling "Or is the great Regulus Black afraid of a fourth year like me?"

She didn't wait for him to follow her in, she just walked in. Bella quickly whispered a cleanup spell and made her tent more suitable for talking. She didn't want to scare him.....if that was even possible. She just wanted him to know why he should be cautious around her. And she'd explain about.....Ella, her alter ego. Bella remembered when she first came to Hogwarts. Her temper was even more fierce and uncontrollable but over time she had taught herself resistance and promised herself to never dirty her hands again with blood of her own kind.......like she had once did, to that other boy. She normally came here, to her camp, to calm down and sometimes quench her alter ego's desire and thirst for blood (even though the thought of blood revolted her). Bella closed her eyes. She hoped he wouldn't ask about....the other boy.....the one she had murdered with her own hands and power.

[brett]

((So I have to ask, do you follow X-men? Because the whole super powerful alter ego bent on destruction is a lot like Jean Grey/Phoenix and I was wondering if that was what gave you the idea))

Regulus raised his eyes from the ground deciding to take Bella at her word. Of course what better would there be for a Gryffindor like herself than watching a tired Slytherin get caught in simple traps that even muggles should be able avoid. On second thought she had a point, why would there be any traps in the actual camp? Bella had apologized again, my how she had changed since their last meeting, but Reg certainly wasn't complaining.

Regulus let out a soft 'are you kidding?' laugh when Bella asked if he was scared. He was about to go on explaining that he was just a little freaked out, ect. Regulus Black would never admit to being afraid of anything, especially a fourth year girl. If there ever were a fourth year girl that you should fear however, it seemed like it would be Bella, what with her changing eye color and punching her self in the face. Not to mention, the whole 'don't want to kill like I did the other boy' thing. It had been really weird and kinda freaky, but not scary

Regulus followed Bella into the tent. Regulus stood just inside the entrance of the tent waiting to see where Bella sat so he would know where to sit in return. "So...you have an alter ego?" Regulus asked figuring this was a good place to start the conversation. Well at least it was better than, 'so what's this about you having killed guy?' The whole alter ego thing was a little strange for him still too science fictiony if you asked him, but then again muggles would say the same thing about magic (And people said he was ignorant and close minded.)

[bellbell]

((lol, nope))
Bella opened her eyes, Regulus had laughed at the question. That was good, she had frightened him......at least not yet. From their last meeting, she was sure that he was a bit freaked out. But it was impossible to tell if he was telling her the truth, Regulus was known to be able to tell lies with a straight face. Surely, he wasn't concerned for his reputation if his life was at stake. Another thing Bella was sure he had noticed was her frequent apologies,"I'm not trying to be nice, but I'm responsible for any death or pain I inflict...but don't get use to it" whispered Bella calmly, as she looked around for a place they could sit and talk. She quickly located two sofas. "Would you like anything to drink?" she asked silently

Then, she walked toward a sofa, she noted the small messes that hadn't been cleaned with the cleanup spell she had whispered a few minutes ago....maybe she was a bit to nervous....it wasn't like her to not concentrate on a simple spell... "Please forgive the clutter, I haven't had a chance to cleanup.....I'm too busy when I come here...." It was true she was busy when she was here. Busy trying to calm down and quench her alter ego's thirst. As she sat down she noticed Regulus still by the entrance, "Come and sit, Regulus...I'm not in an angry mood...." said Bella pointing to the sofa opposite of hers. 'So....you have an alter ego?' said Regulus, a little disbelievingly "Yes...." said Bella "If you don't believe me, we can always arrange a duel with her, if you like." It would be hard, if he agreed to have a duel because she couldn't control her alter ego when it was out.

"Ella.......I'm sure would be glad to meet you," said Bella sarcastically, as a two glasses floated to the table "I bet you're probably wondering about the one I killed rather than her?" She was sure of it. That look in his eyes, he was curious. Bella closed her eyes, trying to relax so she could receive a vision. But it didn't come. The future was unclear at the moment. Maybe he would say no to her offer or maybe he'd day yes. Bella put her wand on the table. If her alter ego came now, it would be difficult enough for her to control her powers without her wand but having her wand in her hand was really testing her abilities. Whispering a fire spell, Bella lit the candles that were surrounding with her. It was so easy to kill even without her wand.

[brett]

((lol ok just wondering))

"I'm fine," Regulus said rubbing his eyes again as Bella asked him if he wanted a drink. He wasn't all that thirsty. Coffee would have been nice considering the time, but he would just get some from the Great Hall when he went back to the Castle for breakfast. Right now he just wanted to get down to the reason he had been brought here. At least it was warm and somewhat cozy in the tent.

Apologizing for clutter? Clearly Bella didn't know that many guys if she thought Reg would be bothered by a little mess. His own room back home was quite a disaster area, though at home he had Kreacher clean-up after him. It gave the aging house elf something to do during they day, and Regulus liked knowing that a tidy room would always be awaiting him, though he knew once he was there it wouldn't stay tidy for long. Once again Regulus refused comment as he made his way to the couch across from Bella's collapsing tiredly onto the cushions. He hadn't suspected Bella of being angry, he had just gone off in his head for a bit and not realized it was time to sit.

"I never back out of a duel," Regulus answered slyly trying to keep fear from his voice. "But my schedules rather full right now," he added with a smile to let Bella know he was in no hurry to take on her alter ego, but he still had a reputation to protect. "Well, you know when someone tells you they killed someone it tends to raise a lot of questions, especially when that person is a 14 year old girl," Regulus explained stretching out on the couch. Besides that was really his whole basis for coming.

[bellbell]

He probably didn't care about the clutter, but Bella did. She muttered the cleanup spell once more. She hated messes and uncleanliness. It caused her to get angry and go insane. And the person who was with her in the room wasn't someone who should be around when such a disaster happened. 'I'm fine' Bella sighed, a tea cup and kettle floated towards her. Some nice hot tea would calm her nerves....hopefully. Darkness was a much better thing to use to calm her, but she had another person present. And as a host it was her job to have everything perfect for her guest.

It was going to be hard for her to explain this. Should she start from the beginning? or just get right to the point? Bella closed her eyes. This time a vision came, she saw the battle. She didn't see the victor or the loser. She opened her eyes, "Never back out?..even if its possible that you're life could be in mortal danger....you wouldn't back out?" said Bella incredulously "I had hoped that you'd have more common sense than that, Regulus." Bella muttered a spell and the two glasses disappeared. If he didn't want to duel he would have to say it bluntly and clearly. Bella winced when she heard Regulus mention the boy she had killed, "You say it so calmly...are you not afraid that you are sitting with a murderer? she asked, reaching for her wand.

Bella didn't want to seem hostile towards Regulus but she couldn't deny the fact that she was getting annoyed that he didn't believe her..."So....do you or do you not belive that I have a alter ego?" said Bella coldly, her eyes turning from calm purple to a unstable emerald green "Please do not lie." She took her wand and pointed at the kettle, making it pour steaming hot tea into her tea cup.

[brett]

"I was born with more pride then common sense, it's a family trait," Regulus shrugged casually. He wasn't exactly eager to die, but better to die with honor than live a coward. It was a noble principle, but it was also a major factor as to why the Black had notoriously short life spans for wizards. Regulus didn't mind, if anything he was glad he wouldn't have to spend years an old man all wrinkled and gross, and as shallow as it was he couldn't imagine loving his wife if she were as wrinkly as he assumed he would become. Ah, being shallow another of the Black family traits.

Regulus couldn't help but smile at Bella's next question, though he resisted laughing. "You clearly don't know my family," he commented slyly. Indeed being in the presence of murderers was nothing knew for the 16 year old. His family included many murderers and those who weren't at least had a friend who was. Of course with Bella it was a little different as even as bad as his family was he was pretty sure they never committed murderers until at least 18.

"I believe it's possible that you have an alter ego," Regulus said deciding to stay truthful as he wasn't sure how good of a lie detector Bella was and this didn't seem like the time to test her as her glowed a dangerous green. Why she was already angry he had no idea, as far as he could tell he was being polite, but his hand played over the hilt of his wand, just in case.

[bellbell]

It took Bella a minute to realize that she was staring at Regulus like an idiot, as if mesmerized by his words.....which she wasn't. More pride than common sense? For Regulus it certainly seemed so but for the rest of Blacks, Bella knew that they had a little bit of common sense, if not more. She turned away from him, pointing her wand at the kettle to stop pouring before it over filled the tea cup. "So....you'd fight me even if you knew you'd die? You'd fight me right now, with the knowledge that your life could possibly end right here and now before it even started?" said Bella, angrily. It just really disgusted her. How could anyone give up their lives so easily? Some people were killed before they had the chance to see what they could have done.

Her eyes were back to forest green and she could feel them darkening, Calm down, Bella...Bella thought, as her tea cup floated toward her hand. The Blacks were known for killing people, and Bella had temporarily forgotten that fact. But she was sure that none of them had killed anyone during their years of being ten. 'I believe it's possible that you have an alter ego,' Regulus had said. Bella knew he had answered truthfully, since no visions of an incoming lie had been shown. Bella noticed how his hand lingered by his wand, he was being cautious. Good. "Well, are you prepared to see my alter ego at her worst?" said Bella darkly.

The lights in the tent began to flicker as her eyes began to change. I must concentrate... thought Bella as she swiftly drank more tea. She sighed in relief when her anger calmed down. "When I was a young girl in the muggle world my true parents died during an accident with, Lord Voldemort.." Bella didn't try to hide the malice in her voice "And I was sent to live with muggles...I was made to do chores and I was beaten frequently. During that time I began to realize how different I was compared to the other girls and boys. I had powers that none of them had. My powers both scared me and excited me. But," continued Bella "One day....a boy decided to provoke me, and in anger I whispered the spell that had floated into my head. He was instantly. I still remember my alter-ego's thoughts. Knowing that I had spilled innocent blood, I tried to commit suicide but I was caught before I could jump. My foster parents were shamed and were angry for my sin and......." Bella stopped "You don't need to know the rest but that when I moved in with my Aunt Susan she taught me restraint and how to concentrate on fighting against her. But every now and then when Ella is hard to control I come here.." Bella breathed and said, "....and hunt to quench her thirst"

Regulus probably thought of her as a impure creature. Bella sighed. Thats what she was. An impure creature. Bella turned from him, she could feel Ella trying to break free. ...He doesn't believe you, so let us prove it.... Ella thought wickedly. The pain in her head was too hard for her to bear, Bella turned back to him, "Ella challenges you to duel..." she whispered. She knew she had to fight against Ella....but she couldn't stand the fire in her head anymore. It hurt.

((sorry for the wait))

[brett]

"You think I'm afraid to die?" Regulus challenged his face was stone, but his heart beat rapidly in his chest. Always keep up appearances he reminded himself. He wasn't sure if he thought Bella was joking and would back down as long as he stayed unafraid or if maybe he just valued his life that little. Regulus studied Bella's eyes still threatening and dark green, much darker than the emerald pools of his own eyes. Her eyes had looked that very color before her alter ego had come out.

Regulus listened to Bella tell her story, so her parents had been included in the Dark Lords casualties. It must have been unpleasant. Regulus had seen in his dreams, the way the Dark Lord killed people, the way he tortured them until they begged for death. The Dark Lord had showed him these things, showed him how much power he had not only over his victims, but over Regulus, power to invade his dreams, his mind...power that could be his if he joined Lord Voldemort. "So this was a trap?" Regulus smirked as Bella revealed why she came here. This is why we listen to our instincts he reminded himself.

"I had a feeling she might," Reg said smirking at the predictability. Reg's cool exterior hid the fact that inside he was already running through spells anything destructive, anything powerful. Regulus wasn't so sure he wanted to duel. After all things in his life were going well, he had a beautiful girlfriend and well that was pretty much where the good ended, but that was more than he usually had. 'Duel her' hissed a voice inside his head, a voice that wasn't his own. The Dark Lord was close. "She has to promise to fight fair," Reg said stating his stipulations, as he drew his wand in preparation. If Bella was just gonna do a sudden flip to the alter ego and attack, well that just would be nice. A duel however he could handle.

[bellbell]

Bella's eyes watered, she hated when people started challenging her. It made her so very afraid of them...as well as herself, "That isn't what I said, I said that if you'd give your life up so easily...for such a stupid reason...." she replied dully, her wand dropping from her hand. This conversation was seeming to be pointless now. Ella was aroused and she was fighting harder to be free. "No this wasn't a trap, I just told you why I have this camp....because you seemed surprised by the location. Did you really think I was that shallow?" said Bella sadly. ..Now! Now! release me now!!!!.. whispered Ella in her mind, the pain increasing.

The tears fell from her eyes, she had no idea if she was crying for him or for the fact that she might once again kill an innocent, "I do not control Ella...she will fight as she wishes...." cried Bella, the tears falling quicker "I'm sorry......" Bella let go. Her mind stopped burning as she fell into a silent sleep deep in her mind. She wouldn't see the bloodshed, but she wished deeply that Regulus would be strong enough to defeat Ella.......and maybe even kill her. ((occ: do not kill her, please. this is only bella suicidal thinking.....as she having a breakdown at the moment.))

"How pitiful....." said Ella reaching up to clear the tears from her gray eyes "Darkness calls to you Bella, and yet you deny it..." She looked around for Regulus, and at last spotted him "Ah, Regulus Black...I believe we haven't ever met in flesh," said Ella "Let me introduce myself, I am Ella..........and I will claim your life," Accio Wand! she thought, the wand flew immediately to her hand. She laughed as all the flames in the entire camp blew out. "Confringo!!!" she whispered, pointing her wand at Regulus "Lets warmup"

Ella wasn't afraid to kill. She had killed one human and millions of creatures from the light and dark. Regulus Black was no different. Just a boy with a wand. She hurtled a fire spell towards Regulus. "Be careful, Regulus...kill me, and you'll kill Bella....unless of course you hate Bella?" said Ella, darkly.

[brett]

((I wouldn't be able to kill off your character without your permission anyway, but Reg's not a killer...at least not just yet))

Bella had trailed her words as she tried to object, so Regulus felt no need to enter a response, only keep the impish smirk on his face. That smirk turned to a sort, humorless laugh at Bella's next question, "Spare me," he said disgusted to even hear her attempt. To lure him into a trap was one thing, to then lie about it was quite another. One should at least confess and take pride in their own betrayals. Bella was even more pathetic than Regulus had thought.

Regulus braced himself at Bella's words wand at the ready. Something told him Ella wasn't going to be one for small talk so he would need to be on his toes, not only that, but he would need to be on the defensive. Ha, looks like all those years of defense against the dark arts were about to pay off. His thoughts swarmed with hatred, not just at Bella's betrayal, but the hatred he felt for his brother, his parents, everyone who ever hurt him. The dark lord was awakening these thoughts, teaching Regulus there was power in his hatred. "Is that so?" Regulus smirked, hatred masking his fears.

"Protego!" Regulus shouted, acting instinctively as the supposed alter ego of Bella fired a spell at him. The invisible magic shield burst into flames as the spell hit it. Regulus could feel the heat from the explosion warming his face, it was the same burst of heat he felt when he leaned down by the fire pit in the slytherin commonroom to add more wood. Regulus was smirking as the smoke settled and Ella spoke again. "So your afraid I'll kill you then?" he challenged. It was a bit disappointing, but also reassuring to know that his foe shared his silent fear.

"Incarcerous," he shouted pointing his wand at Ella, it would certainly make things much easier if he could tie her up, then maybe she could calm down and Bella would return. 'Why not kill her?' the Dark Lords voice hissed through his thoughts. No, he insisted though he found himself adding, not until I've seen what she can do. Regulus could hear the Dark Lords pleased chuckle fill his thoughts and it brought a smirk back to his face.

[bellbell]

Ella wasn't amazed when Regulus protected hiself from her spell, it was a simple spell. It would humiliating if he couldn't defend himself from such a spell. Regulus Black was even more stupid than Ella thought he was. ....he thinks I betrayed him... said Bella softly in her mind ...I...I....I... She could feel Bella become more emotional thus making her power grow a bit more. Ella laughed, "This wasn't a trap, but making Bella emotional only makes me stronger so I really don't mind. Make her a little bit more emotional, for me please?" she asked laughing, her gray eyes darkening. Regulus was making Bella very unstable, soon she would unleash all her power.

She could feel the power growing inside her. It was so beautiful so lovely and refreshing. Bella could be heartless if she wanted to be....when she reached specific emotional heights. Ella smiled when she felt invisible ropes wrap around her, "Icarcerous, hmm?" she said quietly, pointing her wand at the invisible ropes "Evanesco!" whispered Ella, the ropes disappearing "My turn," she said casually pointing her wand at Regulus and saying the entrail expelling curse.

Then with a laugh, "Petrificus Totalus," she whispered, her wand still pointed at Regulus Fling him....away... whispered Bella unemotionally "Regulus you have just lost any glint of friendship that might've happened between you and Bella, and in doing so I love you for it....you made her more cruel than ever" She laughed "Wingardium Leviosa!" screamed Ella, flinging him across the walls of her tent. Anger was burning fierce and strong in Ella's dark gray eyes, "You will feel every pain that Bella is feeling." said Ella, pointing her wand at him, about to say the torturing curse. "Her anguish is your fault"

((Ooc: Thats the sentence that gets him angry ^_^))

[brett]

"How's this, burn in hell," Regulus seethed. For someone who liked to talk a lot about how powerful they were Regulus wasn't seeing it. Or rather he was refusing to see it. As soon as you saw that your opponent was more powerful, you'd already lost.

Regulus dispelled the entrails expelling curse with another simple shield charm. Simple, but effective and with Ella telegraphing her attacks a first year defend himself against. But Regulus needed to get back on the offensive. Unfortunately he wouldn't have time as he was with a petrifaction spell and then thrown promptly against the wall of the tent, bouncing harshly against the solid wall. That was the downside to magical tent's on the inside the walls looked, and felt like that of a normal building, meaning they had no give.

Regulus' head throbbed painfully and he feared that his back might be broken. On the plus side his still held his wand limply in his hand and the impact with the wall seemed to have removed the paralysis. Regulus struggled valiantly to his feet head still throbbing as he tightened his grip, he was all, but defeated and knew it, but then something happened.

"Her anguish is your fault"

The words repeated infinitely in his mind 'your fault.' He heard voices, his parents, his brother, his friends even Indigo all accusing him, scolding him it was his fault. NO! it wasn't his fault it wasn't! It wouldn't be. 'Do it' the Dark Lord hissed filling Reg with a new determination, all this occurring in the second before Ella could form the word, and he beat he to it, "CRUCIO!" He screamed, his voice dripping rage and burning with anger, never before had he wanted so desperately to cause someone else pain, to watch them suffer.

[bellbell]

Ella screamed at the sudden pain. Crucio. The torture spell....Ella....it hurts.... whispered Bella in her head. She fell to the ground kicking and shuddering. "What are you going to do now, Black?" snarled Ella.

In the mind, Bella was being put through memories. Bad memories. They tormented her and they were painful ...Ella...tell him to stop!.. Bella screamed. Ella laughed "Kill us then, Black. Dirty your hands with our blood" provoked Ella, ignoring Bella's calls.

Bella froze. He would kill them. He would really kill them. Tears began to flow from Bella's eyes ..I'm sorry Mother....I'm sorry Father..I'm too weak to avenge you... she cried, covering her face with her hands. Meanwhile, Bella's tears began to flow from Ella's eyes "You fool...stop crying..." sniffed Ella angrily "What are you waiting for, Black? Kill us! Murder us! Destroy us!"

A memory swirled before Bella. It was the day her parents had died. Everyone was clad in black. Bella turned around to see a child kneeling near the coffins. Herself. She had only been a little girl, when they mysteriously died. Then she had been sent to a foster home. She had lived with her foster parents doing the chores and being....abused. It wasn't long before she noticed how different she was. Then it happened. In the memory, Bella saw a young girl standing by the corpse of.........the boy. Bella opened her eyes. She saw the figure mother by her. She smiled. But when the figure came closer. It wasn't. It was her other mother. Smiling darkly, the woman raised her hand and slapped Bella, hard, across the cheek. All of a sudden, the black heart in Bella began to pulse I hate you Regulus Black Ella, despite the pain, let out a laugh, "Soon you shall see that I quite kind compared to Bella" snickered Ella

Bella opened her eyes, again, this time to find herself no longer in her mind but face down on the floor of her tent. Before Bella could recollect her wits, a blast of pain surged through her body. Regulus. Bella looked up to look at the one who had accused her of lying and treachery......when indeed she hadn't. Clenching her fists to get a better grip on her wand, "Avada Kedavra!" Bella shouted, her hand trembling. She had missed him. Damn. Her body burned as if she were on fire, she had to concentrate on resisting the desire to let out a scream.

Bella pointed her wand at Regulus, but the pain overtook her before she could fire again, "I hate you" gasped Bella. They could've been friends. If she wasn't a murderer and if he hadn't wrongly accused her.