Chapter 1

The Death of Black

It was a quiet and peaceful day, which was rare for Remus a very rare day indeed, which is why it is most unfortunate to be the day his friend Sirius Black died. Or rather the day after, this, however, is irrelevant to the story because the story is currently in Remus Lupin's sitting room of his apartment flat close to Kings Cross Station, where the trains could often be heard letting out a loud blaring similar to one of a banshee. Remus sat in an obviously old and worn out chair much like his robes, his head was looking down at an old black and white photograph with a small group of boys laughing, wide grins spread across their faces. The picture was a sad reminder that Lupin was alone, truly alone. For his old Hogwarts mates were gone James dead, Sirius dead, Peter might as well be dead too, it seems that werewolves are not meant to be happy. After staring at the photograph for a few more moments Remus put it down on the caramel coffee table and sighed making his way towards the kitchen, however, a knocking at the door stopped him. A mixture of shock and caution came over him for not many knew where he lived except Dumbledore, with his wand by his side he rushed to the doorway and swooshed open the door. There standing out in the hallway was…. Tonks, hair surprisingly not pink but rather a morbid black color, her face was strewn with tears. Tonks had stifled a small cry before blurting out the word, "I'm sorry" after which she collapsed into Remus's arms with such gusto that nearly knocked them both to the ground. Lupin regained his balance and said, "Why don't you come in? I'll put on some tea for us" leading her into the cozy apartment and onto his couch where she sank into hands now covered her face.

Chapter 2

Kill the witch

The definition of a werewolf defined in Newt Scamander's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which is one of the top-selling books according to the Daily Prophet for nearly 40 years or so, Werewolf: "Once a month, at the full moon, the otherwise sane or normal wizard or Muggle transforms into a murderous beast." Remus could barely remember the bite, that fateful night when his life changed completely. Being a werewolf was a curse, something you could never escape, no life, no love, for who could ever learn to love a beast? Even the love from his parents seemed now distant like they were afraid of him, their only son. So, how so is it a man who has never really been loved except by his friends (but that didn't count), how could a man like that be the first person you want to cry on, to confide in? A question soon to be answered in the near future, as now Tonks sat in his sitting room with a cup of tea and what looked to be a handkerchief, at least Remus hoped it was as it was covered with dirt and wet tears.

After silence had turned into awkwardness, Remus felt the need to say something but, instead simply took Tonks' hands in a comforting manner his eyes showed true sympathy. The sun from outdoors lit her face beautifully making her look like an angel, well a very clumsy loud angel but, an angel none the less. Tonks then managed to stutter out, "I'm sorry, rrRemus I know I must be a terrible bother but, but…Oh, it's all my fault, Sirius is dead because of me, I will make Bellatrix pay for this! One way or another I will have my revenge!"

The look of sadness now gone, instead replaced with pure anguish and hatred that tore across her face that would even send Mad-eye running for the hills. Fists clenched Tonks jumped off the couch now moving towards the door grabbing her coat from when she came in almost tripping over one of the legs of the coffee table, a slight groan as she had tried to avoid it and ended up nicking her skin where a little seam of blood began slowly dripping down her leg. Remus immediately went up after her this vendetta of hers could kill her just as Tonks was just about to grab the doorknob Lupin managed to wrench her arm around making Tonks face him, her face still had an aggressive look with quiet determination, which was indeed rare as Tonks was never aggressive nor quiet, she jerked her arm back attempting to leave however Remus's grip was tight.

"Wait, Tonks…"

The sentence was interrupted as Tonks asserted, "Look Lupin, you're a nice fellow and all but, I am going to kill Bellatrix, don't make me jinx you!" Remus knew that she would, so he sighed and thought about his words carefully. In a slow, soothing voice Lupin said, "I know I can't stop you, but I also know Bellatrix will kill you," another deep sigh came from Lupin before saying, "which is why I will help you find Bellatrix. I know all about Defense against the Dark Arts having taught at Hogwarts and you are still new to being an Auror, to be honest, you will need all the help you can get." A grin played across Tonks' face her eyes now slightly tearful, "Thank you-you have no idea how much this means to me!" the words sincere and relieved. A tingly feeling went down Remus's spine probably just could Remus thought, yes a bit of wind. Yet that same feeling erupted this time making his hairs stand on end when Tonks slipped her arm into Remus's.

Tonks unbeknown didn't notice the hairs standing up and instead had her eyes closed trying to concentrate. "What are you doing?" a bemused look was on Remus's face, it was obvious he was trying not to burst out laughing. An annoyed glare was flashed back to Remus, "Well I am trying to concentrate on Apparating, I can do it I just sometimes end up in the wrong place. So, unless you want to end up in Albania I don't want another peek out of you, mister" she huffed clearly exasperated with Remus and her failed efforts. That had shut up Remus whose face was now tinged with pink and was now very curious about his shoes as he continued to stare down at them for a couple of minutes until finally, he muttered, "How about I just Apparate us? Where to?" A sigh of defeat escaped Tonks lips a grumble as she replied, "To my parents' house 2378 Station Road, London, oh and try to be outside the house we don't want to scare them," Remus nodded in agreement, a sudden pop, and they were gone leaving the old and snug apartment empty.