Authors: Your Angel of Darkness and LithiumReaper

Rating: M

Main Characters: Hermione G. & Ron W.

Chapters: Hermione G will have the even numbered chapters, written by Your Angel of Darkness. Ron W will have the uneven numbered chapters, written by LithiumReaper.

Summary:The war has left hundreds dead or missing. Fred is dead and Harry very nearly joined him. Needing time to sort their lives our, Ron accompanies Hermione to Australia to find her parents. Can they save their own mental state as well as each other?

Introduction *why do you ask, well, because the authors decided to give the readers a little juice, and it's hot :D*

Ron stood staring out the window. He was trying to absorb everything Hermione had just told him, and stay calm at the same time. Sadly he was proving why men were bad at multitasking. Not wanting to laugh at himself while Hermione is behind him, struggling with her demons.

Ron turned from the window to face Hermione, who had sat down on his hotel issued bed. She was still breathtakingly beautiful. Her hair was a mess and she was in her usual pajamas. It's what has to be expected when someone wakes you up at two in the morning. It's not like Ron was asleep or anything. He was still thinking over what had happened at dinner. She looked so beautiful. She still does, Ron thought to himself.

Ron started moving toward Hermione, and found himself kneeling down in front of her. Hermione looked up slowly and Ron noted that her eyes were red and puffy. She had been crying most of the night again. They were miles from home and miles away from finding her parents, but they had each other. For however long that would be, as long as Hermione wanted him there.

"You know I love you, right?" Ron took Hermione's hands in his while she got over the initial shock of his words.

Right, please stick around as this is going to be one long fic. Please don't hesitate to review and tell us if you hate us for that naughty introduction cliffy :P