Cold hard rain swept along the country side as James Potter pushed through wind. The risk he was taking at the moment was severe, but what it was for was worth it. This was his last chance and if it didn't work, he wouldn't know what to do.

Finally reaching the top of the hill, holding a small bundle in his arms, he searched the skyline, not sure what he was looking for.

The small bundle moved slightly and he held it closer, making sure he wouldn't drop it.

A light was suddenly shining far away in front of him; he hesitated before moving closer toward it, incase it was someone or something unfriendly.

"Hello?" He called out in a low whisper. The light, which he now recognized as a wand light, come closer, illuminating a path before him.

"Who's there?" A voice replied in a weary tone.

James sighed in relief, getting rain in his mouth. "It's only me, Moony."

The wand light was raised to shadow the outline of Remus Lupin, who looked stunned at James' arrival.

"Dear God, James! What in the world are you doing out here when you should be in hiding?!"

"This is not a place a safe place to talk, my dear friend. I suggest we move somewhere safer."

Lupin eyed him for a moment, wondering whether or not he trust him, incase in was just someone using a Polyjuice Potion; but the urgency on James' face made him sure of his decision.

"Right. Follow me." He said as he led James to a small shack upon the top of the hill on which they were standing.

"My Intruder Charm went off when you came; I was lying in bed when it did." Lupin told him when they sat down in the small living room he had for himself. He offered James a cup tea with a tired expression. "I was worried it might be a Death Eater finally catching up with me."

"Well, I glad you didn't decide to suddenly stun me." James said, as Lupin handed him a cup of tea. "Would've set back the purpose why I'm here a little bit." James was still holding the small bundle in his arms while keeping it so close and protected that even his friend couldn't see what lay inside.

Lupin eyed him for a moment; the James Potter he knew never had been this…quiet. It was difficult to tell what he thinking by the way he just stared at the floor, preoccupied with something else on his mind.

"Why are you here?" Lupin suddenly asked; James head snapped up and his eyes met with his friends. The room was silent for a moment before James sighed and started to speak.

"Lily and I didn't know what to do; there was nothing we could." His eyes strayed to the floor again, fixed intently upon a moth sitting very still as though to try and blend in with the floor. "But we talked to Dumbledore and he gave us a few options."

Lupin was confused. "Which were?" He asked wearily, hoping that whatever James was talking about, would quickly make sense to him.

James continued as though he didn't hear him. "We picked the best one he gave us…and that's why I'm here."

He slowly handed the small bundle in his arms over to his friend; Lupin eyed it for a moment before unwrapping it. What his eyes met made his jaw drop: a small baby was looking quietly up at him.

"James…" He started to say, keeping his eyes on the baby. "How.....when?"

James sighed. "Her name is Hayley. She's Harry's twin."

"How come no one knew about this?" Lupin asked franticly; the baby girl in his arms cooed and he instinctively rocked her back and forth to keep her quiet.

"We needed to keep her existence quiet! No one except Lily, Dumbledore, and I know about her."

Lupin suddenly understood. "Why are you telling me about her?" He asked, even though he already knew the answer.

James looked at him for a moment. "We need you to take care of her."

"James, I couldn't!" Lupin refused, trying to hand Hayley back to her father.

"Yes, Remus! You could!" James said, gently pushing Hayley back into Lupin's arms.

Lupin shook his head. "Ask Sirius. Not me; You and I both know that I'm too dangerous." He said, handing the baby girl back to
James looked hurt, but that didn't stop him, he sighed and continued.

"Remus," James began, holding the baby close to his chest. "does it look as though Sirius looks like the best father figure for a baby? He would be a great father for a teenage boy or girl, but not for a small child that needs more attention and-"

"He can live with it!" Lupin snapped irritably; he strode across the room and pretended to be very interested with the dust on top of the bookshelf.

James walked over and placed a hand on his friends' shoulder. "Remus, please." He pleaded, holding out the small baby for him to take.

Lupin slowly turned his gaze toward the baby who smiled up at him; somewhere in the back of his mind, a little voice was yelling over and over again that it was a bad idea that would lead to disaster, but another voice, very much louder than the first, was telling him it was for the best. He slowly lifted the baby out of James' arms and looked down at her, she had her father's eyes.

James watched as Lupin gazed at his daughter, going into a trance-like state of awe. He had a sort of hallow feeling at the realization of maybe never seeing his daughter again, but atleast she would be safe.

Lupin's head suddenly snapped up out of his trance; his eyes scanned the room before landing on the window.

"Remus, what is it?"

Lupin didn't respond; he strode over to the window and looked out into the dark night. It was silent for a moment before he held Hayley a little more protectively and turned around to meet James' frightful eyes.

"There's someone out there. Go before they know you're here."

James nodded; he was about to deapparate when his eyes fell onto his daughter, staring at him as though pleading for him not to go. His heart sank and he walked over to her, kissing her on the forehead.

"Good-bye, my sweet." He said softly, standing back up to full height. He looked at his daughter for another moment before turning to Lupin. "I hope she looks like her mother." He was about to turn when Lupin suddenly spoke up.

"James, wait." He said, making him stop. "Harry's going to know about her, right?"

James slowly shook his head. "He'll find out when the time is right, as will she."

And with that said, he took one last loving glance at his daughter before turning on the spot with a small pop, leaving Lupin and Hayley alone.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters except Hayley.

This is story is co-written by SaveroftheSun