Love is greater than our cause

Chapter 40: Ministry Infiltration

I'm doing a lot of exams at the moment so I'm not going to have a lot of time to write so my schedule will be a little uneven and less promised than it usually is but I'll try and get some done but unfortunately I have to prioritise revision :(

Gellert POV:

This was the only place I can go now, even thought I knew I would eventually be snapped out of it.
'What are you planning.' He asked, a smile plastered on his dimply face.
'To expand our message.' I shrugged, still hesitant about talking to him about this.
'Why Rio de Janeiro?'
'Because it's known.'
We had arrived at the place I had organised us to occupy for the time being, I had immediately gone to sleep in my room afterwards as it had been a very long journey.
'And then?'
I sighed, 'I guess I'm wondering if you vill come.'
He stayed quiet for a moment before responding, 'I don't think-'
'I know.' I stopped him, already aware of how unlikely it was, 'but I'm going to try anyvay.'
He smiled, 'That's my Gellert.'
'I've been informed you're keeping the ministry close.' I changed the subject, hesitantly talking about the real world.
'Strange...that isn't something I'd do unless...' he stopped himself.
'Unless you've sided with them.' I nodded, I'd imagine they're trying to destroy the blood pact together, I say together but really what I mean is they're pressuring him to do it.
Albus nodded, 'I'm sorry...but you have to know.....I probably feel as if I have no choice.'
Our eyes met, 'vhat do you mean?'
He leaned back on his hands, 'Yes, if I'm being honest I probably don't want to side with you, but even if I didn't, it's not like I can come running to you Gellert.'
I thought this over before responding, 'I know...my Acolytes are.....eager to defeat you.'
Albus' eyes filled with sadness, 'you must have said something to them about me...right?'
'Albus-'
'It's fine,' His eyes had visible tears but he blinked them away, 'I understand.'
'They don't know anything important, only that ve vere...friends, nothing else.' I defended, taking his hand. He nodded sadly, my heart panged as I tried to justify my actions. But it was no use. 'I better go.' I let go of his hand, wanting to distance myself. Albus knew, his eyes shone with tears as he understood, he always did.

I awoke on my unfamiliar bed, remembering I was at our different hideout. I had kept some of my acolytes at Nurmenguard to protect it from being infiltrated by the ministry but most were here with me in Rio de Janeiro. I had many plans, more than I possibly needed but after a few years of distancing myself from public displays, it's time I make myself known once again. I had my acolytes spread the word, during my time away from the focus of the cause they held their own rallies that were less successful than the ones I held. That's how I planned it. I couldn't just disappear completely, I need some time away to calculate my next move but in the mean time I had to do something. But now I'm ready. In a couple of days time I would hold a rally bigger than my others, bigger than Paris. Will he come? Who knows...will we finally have to face one another?...is he ready? I mustn't be distracted. I took a deep breath as I remembered to push my feelings away. To forget, to ignore, they aren't there. I feel nothing for anyone. Composing my emotionless state was easy as I had taught myself to do so over these many years. I walked through the many corridors of the new building, admiring the many unusual architectural features.
'Queenie?' I whispered, the blonde walked bouncily over to me.
'Yes?'
'Get Aurelius, now.'
She bowed her head, eager to obey my orders and get the fragile boy I've currently been deceiving. Luckily for me, he doesn't ask many questions...he's still a little frightened I suppose. Shortly after asking for him, Queenie appeared linking arms with the scared looking boy. I thanked and dismissed her so I stood alone with Credence.
'You wanted to see me?' He whispered, I could sense he was afraid of doing something wrong.
I nodded slowly, 'I vanted to ask.....if your brother arrives at the rally tomorrow...don't speak to him.' I can't risk Albus telling him the truth of his identity.
'Why not?' Aurelius shrugged cautiously
I walked towards him, cupping his head in my hands, 'Albus is unaware of your existence...it vould not do vell to tell him now.' I explained, making sure he held onto every last word as I could see him try and make sense of it. Before he could argue further I added, 'you vill stand vith us Aurelius...stand vith us and show the vorld who is right.' I went closer, 'stand vith us and show your snake friend who's side she should be on.' Our eyes met and I could tell I'd managed to acquire his trust, his eyes full of desperation as I heard the longing thoughts to be with the woman he loved again.
'Grindelwald.' Amycus called, my hand fell from Credence's face as I turned to look at him. 'Vinda has had word that the British ministry are already on their way.'
'Vhat.' I suddenly became very angry, 'vhere is she?'
'In the Hall.' Alecto replied, the two of them walking beside me as I stormed to where Rosier was looking stressed.
'Vinda vhat is happening?' I asked, my mind racing to find a way to solve the situation.
'The ministry managed to capture a few of the others from Paris and force them to give away our location.' She explained.
I cursed under my breath, 'how far away?'
'Enough for them to arrive earlier than we anticipated.' She nodded sadly.
I thought for a moment before making the final decision, 'get the others, tell them to put enchantments around the building, ve can't risk anything.' I took a deep breath. This was more than annoying, it's not like I was worried that they would ruin everything...I just don't like not being in control. A sudden urge flowed through my body, 'Send a few to the skies.'
'Grindelwald-'
'Tell them to only kill if necessary...delay them.' I had everything under control, this was going to be a major turning point. I shouldn't be so agitated, what do I think a bunch of ministry officials are going to do? They're nothing compared to me. This didn't weaken me, only motivated me more than I already was, giving me the confidence I need to ensure I deliver. I will not back down, Not now, not ever. No matter how many times they try and stop me, no matter how many times I'm thrown in prison no matter what I have to do, I'll do it. I grinned, 'after all ve vouldn't vant our beloved ministry officials to miss our vonderful presentation.' Tomorrow was going to be as I planned because I will succeed, I've seen it. The ministry have failed before and they'll fail again, they can't do anything and they know it.

This was rather unstructured sorry about that, I'm not good a writing fillers but I'll try and make it more interesting.