A/N: this is based off of one of the plotlines by Marauders-And-Lily-I-Love, from Remus/Sirius Themes
Serious?!
Remus Lupin looked longingly out his window as he watched his classmates enjoy the beautiful autumn day. He wished he could be with them, but the full moon had been the night before, and he was in the Hospital Wing recovering.
Remus sighed and turned onto his side gingerly, wincing as he did. Bloody hell, what did I do to myself last night? Flashes of the painful night flickered through his head.
He could smell the blood. A shattered beer stein, dripping with the crimson ooze. He had to get to it.
The werewolf threw itself against the wall, howling desperately to be free.
Stupid drunks. Such easy targets. HE HAD TO GET TO IT.
Its claws raked down the door, slamming its side to it, howling in anguish.
I'M HUNGRY.
Remus shook his head, hating what he was. If not for Dumbledore, he wouldn't have been able to attend Hogwarts. He wouldn't have the friends he did now…
His friends.
They pretended they weren't worried, called it his 'furry little problem', but Remus' senses were always on the alert. He could smell their fear every time the full moon was near. He was never sure whether it was fear that he would hurt himself, or fear that he would hurt them, but fear is fear. His best friends were afraid of him.
"Hey Moony!" Sirius Black burst into the Wing, sliding carelessly along the stone floor on his knees. He hopped onto Remus' bed and kissed him noisily on both cheeks. Remus slapped him away, annoyed. Peter Pettigrew and James Potter followed in, a bit more cautiously.
"I gotta say, Moony, you're looking a lot better than usual," James said casually, ruffling his hair.
"Tell that to my three broken ribs," groaned Remus.
"Ah, buck up, Moony! We've got a surprise for you!"
Remus was rendered speechless as he watched his three best friends transform into a stag, dog and rat. When he found his voice again he whispered, "Are you serious? Or am I dreaming?"
The three boys transformed back. Sirius grinned at him.
"Well, I don't know about these two, but I, for one, am definitely Sirius."
His fellow Marauders gave exasperated groans.
"Yup," he smiled, "knew you'd love that one."
A/n: let me just say, I LOVE MARAUDERS-AND-LILY-I-LOVE FOR LETTING ME WRITE THESE FEW ONESHOTS! They have been the highlight of my summer thus far. These fanfictions make me feel like I should have a slogan: EXPECT MORE, PAY LESS. Catchy huh? Wait, already been taken?? Damn! Ah well, I'll have my people come up with someone. THANK YOU FOR READING! Please review!! *~Kate~*