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[Bellatrix Black]

They say that running away isn’t the best way to release your self from any sort of problem… However, it is a situation that many find to be the best form of letting loose. Some would rather have screaming or tantrums.. But for one young female, the attempt to get away from this ruddy place seemed to be best for her. Of course, she could only go as far as the island ended; And she would return back to the school soon enough.. But, only until she had enough time away from it. Ever since her second year, she had found the school to be stupid, and completely of no use to her. They didn’t teach her what she truly needed, so why stay for it all? If it weren’t her parent’s orders, she would have already left ages ago.. But no, they thought it to be best if she finished her last year. Another thing she found to be stupid.. But, she couldn’t argue with it. Sure, she practically ran things around the household when she was around there, but when it came to the so called “important” things, her parent’s word was law. And that was that! No questions asked.

That night, Bellatrix found herself running, the best way she could through the forbidden forest. It was a place that usually never deceived her.. And tonight was perfect for her disappearance for the night. Sure.. The forbidden forest was..well.. forbidden. However it was a place she found to be best suiting for herself when it came to getting away. She knew the forest better than she knew herself basically. And even though she knew that trouble would await her if she were to get caught again.. She just couldn’t resist it. It was like the phrase, “Don’t push the big red button.” It’s there, and oh so tempting.. And you know that if you get caught, trouble would rumble in the distance for you. But, you just can’t help but push it to see what happens if you do press it. That’s how it was with the forest.. Bellatrix pressed that button many times, only to be caught very few times.. Which was quite impressive for the amount of time that she spent there…

Bella would run to the end of the forest, where she would instantly be greeted by about three yards worth of sand, then met by the sparkling lake once again. There, she would sit for hours, enjoying herself and the silence. She didn’t quite care who missed her while she was gone either.. Why should she worry about them at such a time? She would be back.. And she knew it.. Narcissa and Rodolphus knew not to worry above all others. Or so she hoped that they knew… She was practically famous for her disappearances for hours, once for two days… And by that time, if they hadn’t gotten the message to not worry, she pitied them very much so. They knew that she could manage herself if danger was near, and she knew her strengths too. Which was another reason why the forest was more of a home than her dorm.. Even if she were to come up a centaur or another dangerous animal.. Surely she could manage herself with much ease.

Her dark hair flowing behind her, and her robes flipping at her heels as she ran, there was a small bit of noise that told bystanders that she was there. Whether she saw them, or knew that they were watching, she couldn't care.. It was the thought of the peace that kept her running at a steady pace, and also with quick concentration so she didn’t accidentally fall and get a mouthful of dirt.. She would continue until she got what she wanted.. And nothing would stop her. Bella wanted at least a small bit of "away time" from the annoying school, even if it only meant for two quick moments to herself. And if someone were to actually catch her.. Then so be it. She’d talk them off as quick as possible and continue on her way. If they followed? Hah.. They wouldn’t dare…

[Severus Snape]

Severus was in the forest when he thought he seen someone run by. He was interested in who it was so he followed in the derection they went. If it was one of the other houses then he would hane fun tochering them but if it was someone from his house he would just see what they were running from. He got closer and seen the green color on the rob indecating that it was a Slytherin.

A slytherin? Strange a Slytherin wouldn't run from anything

He continued to follow.

[Bellatrix Black]

Bellatrix continued on her way, as if no one was even there. Of course, she wouldn’t have been able to hear them if they followed anyway, due to her own rackety noise.. But, that was to be expected. Besides, there would be a price to pay if she was stopped by anyone. Professors didn’t usually come out that far into the forest, so she hadn’t to worry about them anymore. However, some students who could be lingering could see, if looking hard enough. Though, again, none of these things bothered her in the least. From being watched to having been caught by a professor.. Both had happened before and neither made her quiver in any form of fear. Actually, she didn’t care who watched, really.. As long as they were quiet, she’d be just happy with it! Truth be told.. That’s really all she wanted.. Silence. People could watch from a distance, as long as she didn’t know and they shut themselves up long enough.

The cool air whipped against her face still, as she took each large step quickly. It seemed that it had perhaps gotten a bit chillier than before.. Though, it didn’t disturb Bella any. From being in the Slytherin common room for so many years, she had gotten accustomed to even the coldest of temperatures. Down in those cold dungeon dormitories, even with a fire, it was still cold. It was unavoidable to be plainly spoken. Most in her position would probably have already turned around, or stopped long ago, due to them not wanting to deal with the cold.. But not Bella. No.. She’d push herself to go and get her want. Cold or hot.. It wouldn’t matter to her. Being alone was something that one couldn’t be picky about.. Especially in recent timings.

[Severus Snape]

Severus still followed. He looked around and seen nothig following so he just didn't understand why this Slytherin was running. He didn't relise who it was and he wanted to know what was going on. He was always noisy in some why so that why he knew if Tom had to knew something that was of use to him.

[Bellatrix Black]

Moments passed slowly as Bellatrix continued her running through the forest. Her breath was easily recognizable as heavy by then, due to the short breaths she took while taking each step. But, she refused to stop. She wouldn’t allow her legs to slow down, even if it got to the point to where she could barely stand it any longer. Thankfully though, the place she wanted was not very far in distance from where she was then.. But it was still far enough to say that she still had about seven more moments of running to do. ..Ouch. Even before then she had been on her way for quite some time, which made seven minutes feel like nothing anymore. Hopefully she wouldn’t be sore in the morning from the long amount of running though. But, she was sure it wouldn’t be too bad.. Well, not as bad as her very first night she had decided to do this.. Now that was rough.

In her mind she continued to tell herself to just run and ignore the exhaustion, for she could lay down soon and drift away into a tireless world.. But her body continued to fight and argue just as much. It was almost worse than the gruesome pain whilst sitting through History of Magic. Or that’s the way Bella saw it.. Her mind would tell her to just get up and walk out, but her legs just wouldn’t move for some reason. The temptation was there! But something always held her back.. Just like now. The temptation to stop was right there, and she could do it any second.. But, she was persistent. She would surely make it, even if her lungs collapsed as soon as she got there.. She wanted her time.. And she would get it. Who cared if it was torture to get it? Some things you just gotta work for.

[Severus Snape]

Severus got tired of running and got out his wand. He pointed it at the Slytherin and nonverbly said Petrificus Totalus. The spell hit the Slytherin in the back. Severus started to walk towords the Slytherin. He was now close enough to see who it was.

Well hello Bella. What are you doing out here?

He was smiling at her.

[Bellatrix Black]

Bellatrix kept on her running at as fast as she could. It was as if she were running from fire.. Or an angry mob.. Even though there was no knowledge of something or anyone dangerous behind her. Sure.. An animal could have made its decision to make her their dinner, and had started to follow her.. But that was very unlikely. Even in the forest. However, her belief of no one behind her was proven to be a false statement indeed. With a snap of her limbs back close to her body, and a large thud on the ground, she came to a quick and none to comfortable halt. She was quite stunned at the event that had just taken place.. But, in a way she should have expected it in the least. She knew better than to think that no one would be behind her.. Or that no one had seen her leave. She knew better! Nevertheless, at the sight of who had made her stop so abruptly gave her more shock than the stop itself.

Severus.. The least person she would have suspected. Bella could see with the only movable thing on her body, her eyes of course, the boy now coming upon her. Her mouth was only slightly ajar.. More of a slit than anything else.. And her eyes focused on him for the time being. Certainly, if she was frozen to her position, her expression would have changed drastically.. But that was clearly incapable of happening at that time. And as his voice filled her ears, she could only form a semi-glare up at him for an answer.

[Severus Snape]

Severus smiled and let the spell up off of Bella. She was superised that it was even her but he hide it.

Out for a late night run? I got tired of running after you. Thought you were a gryffie.

He was telling some of the truth. When he started to run after her he was hoping the a gryffie had came out here but when he realised that it was a Slytherin he just wanted to be noisy. Then just got tired of running. He still had his wand tigh in his hand just incase Bella tried to put a spell on him.

What the bloody hell are you doing out here running anyways?

[Bellatrix Black]

As the spell lifted up off of her, Bellatrix stormed to her feet quickly. It was bad enough that she was tired, but no.. Severus just had to make her fall too. He could have said a different spell.. But no.. Of course not! This only resulted in making her even more infuriated than before, and not to mention even more wanting to walk instead of run. However, she was now put behind in her time.. Which could only mean that she had to run in order to get there and have at least some time to herself when she got there. As she placed her hands on her hips in almost a pouting manner, she continued the glare that she had half formed before. The look was now to the point that if she could see with power.. Sev wouldn’t even be there anymore. Anger wouldn’t even begin to describe it.. No.. Not at all.. He had stopped her from her want.. And surely there would be a price for that time loss as well.

“No..” She said hurriedly in response to his first question. “And it’s none of your damn business why I’m out here either,” She added, in reply to his second question, “Now, why don’t you just run along and play with your little potions kit and leave me alone.” Bellatrix hadn’t the time for talking.. Nor did she have time for arguing. True, arguing and talking was the same thing… But still she was in a hurry, and even the time for cursing him could come later. She was even more annoyed than before.. Which in consequence, made her turn on her heel and take off into a rapid walk. “Buh bye now..” She muttered just before leaving again. Even though she was almost sure that he would follow her again, she didn’t care much about that.. She would be closer to her destination anyhow.. But not quite.

[Severus Snape]

Severus rolled his eyes and took off after her. He didn't care what she did to him he just wanted to know what she was running form. He still had his wand in hand and he was starting to get really irritated. He wanted answers and he wanted them now.

Bella stop well you? Why are you running and where too?

He said as he ran after her. He was going to find out and report it to Tom like he always did. He didn't care that Bella was 7th year and he was 6th. He knew more cures then she did and he taught it to Tom how taught it to every Slytherin that followed him.

[Bellatrix Black]

By that time, Bella had already had enough of him. With a quick turn and a reach in her pocket, she placed her wand directly in his face, just for the fact that she could. Through her teeth, she said, “I said, it’s none of your bloody business Severus! I’m not running from anything, and I’m in the forest for Merlin’s sake!! Where could I go?” Again, it was bad enough that he stopped her before.. Though twice?! Ok.. Yea.. The second was her fault.. She could have ignored him and kept going.. But she wanted rid of him.. And she would get it at any costs. Come hell or high water, Bella was determined to get the peace and quiet she desired without much fuss over it. Severus didn’t need to know everything.. It was almost as bad as Rodolphus trailing her everywhere… He was always there no matter where she was, ready to continue his pathetic attempts at getting her back again.. Hah! She was very surprised that he wasn’t already there…

With her wand held high and ready, she kept it there in his face for the threat. She was in no mood for any upheaval.. From anyone. Sure.. If it were to turn into a duel or something of the sort, she would probably let her anger and frustration get the better of her in the end.. But, it was bad enough already. It wouldn’t be long until Severus really pressed that button and she went all ‘crazy’ on him.. Though, some good torture of someone[even if it was Severus and not a Gryffindor], and some release would probably be best for her right about now.

[Severus Snape]

Severus held up his hands.

I don't want to fight Bella.

He looked at the end of her wand and then back up at her.

At lest not with a fellow class mate.

[Bellatrix Black]

Bellatrix stood there, poised and a threat to Severus. She could easily curse him into the oblivion.. But he was right.. For once. It wouldn’t be right to fight with a fellow classmate. However, the thought of it seemed almost the best route to take. If she did curse him, it would fend him off.. Not to mention she’d still have pleasure doing so anyway.. Slytherin or not. Though if she didn’t curse him he’d most likely continue to pester her for answers that she didn’t want to give him. Also, he would be a non stop nuisance to her. And nuisances were not tolerated in her book…Ever.

“If you don’t want to fight, then do as I say, and leave me be!” Bella said, still with her wand in place. She had no intentions to move the magical stick until an approved answer.. And if her truly did want to fight over it, then so be it. She’d more than likely win, with help from her own will power and desire to get what she wanted.

Bellatrix was not one to be messed with in a time such as that one. It was worse than playing with flames.. For if she wanted something she would get it, even if it meant your death in the process of it all.. That was the way Bella worked and acted. With the ability and skill that she had, she would be able to get what she wanted anyway.. Even if there was no struggle in the meantime.

[Severus Snape]

Severus looked at her.

Fine but I am warning you Tom will hear of this.

Severus turned around and started to walk away. He wasn't willing to fight her even though he wanted to. If he did she would have to start it first so that way Tom wouldn't have his head for starting a fight with a Slytherin.

[Bellatrix Black]

As Bella listened to Severus speak of Tom, she could only roll her eyes at the idea. “Tom, Shom.. Like I am afraid of someone like him,” She muttered, with a turn to the opposite direction of Severus. She still kept her wand out, though to the side, just in case. She had already lost plenty enough time as it was, and she couldn’t risk much more. Bellatrix could have already been on the beach and near drowsiness by that time. That is.. If she would have kept running to begin with. But no.. One little mis-step in her course just had to come between her and her destination. Of course, it was a thing that could have been expected.. But, she had underestimated the possible.

Taking one last glance back, Bella made sure that Severus was out of her sight, before taking off again. It was a slow jog at first, that began to take up some speed. Impossible it was to ignore that she was tired indeed.. But, she tried her best. She found it easier to run out of breath, even within the first few seconds.. Though, she clenched her teeth and attempted to take no notice of the complications that were quickly coming once again.