Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, nor do I own the beautiful musical Aida.

A/N: Hey everybody! So sorry that I took another break. I just had to. But, I'm better now. And I don't have anyone reviewing, so I don't feel very pressured. If you are reading, please tell me. Because I really am sad if no one is reading. Well, we're reaching the home stretch. We only have three more OneShots after this. The couples we have left are Snape and Lily, Scorpius and Rose, Hermione and Ron, in that order. This one is Tonks and Lupin. It was lots of fun to write. I love these two . Well, enjoy!

"Every story, new or ancient, bagatelle or work of art: all are tales of human failing; all are tales of love at heart."

- Every Story is a Love Story, Aida.

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Monster

(Tonks/Lupin)

Nymphadora Tonks, or Tonks as she strongly preferred, wasn't much of a sucker for nature. Sure, she liked it. It was pretty to look at, but she was a sucker for a certain werewolf she knew.

But why she was hiking up the top of a mountain, she might never know. She only knew that Remus Lupin had asked, quietly, if she would go and meet him at the top. When she had asked why, Lupin simply asked that she do it.

Below her, the dirt crunched beneath her combat boots. The wind ruffled softly, like pages in a book, through her pink hair which was drawn up into two stubby pigtails. The sun was getting lower in the sky.

Just then, she imagined her and Lupin kissing in the moonlight. Behind the werewolf's back was a set of daisies, Tonk's favorite flower. It was romantic…until Lupin realized that it was a full moon.

Yeah…it wasn't such a pretty sight anymore.

Really, Tonks never cared that the man she loved was a werewolf. It just seemed a trait of his. It wasn't his fault anyway. And though it was a little creepy, she loved him more than words could say. And no amount of werewolf blood could change that.

She knew very well that Remus Lupin thought he was a monster and that she wasn't safe around him. But, no matter how much he insisted, she never believed him.

He had a million excuses but she would never stop loving him. He said he was poor, she said she didn't care. He said he was dangerous, she said she would cope. He said that they would never be happy, she said she would smile every day just because she could be with him. The list went on…

And yet, the funny thing was that Tonks knew that he loved her, no matter what he said. He was just trying to do what he thought was best for her.

The strange woman reached the top and sat down, making the dust below her jump, just as the sun was sinking lower and lower in the sky.

It really was a nice view. Below her was a small Muggle town with beauty that paled in comparison to the masterpiece that was being created in the sky. Clouds of every color, pink, purple, red and orange dotted the sky as, above them, the stars twinkled in pure glee.

Suddenly, she froze. Something was not right. Though, at first she couldn't figure out what. Finally, it came to her.

Above her, in the sky, was a full moon.

She stood up instantly, knowing the danger she and Remus were in. This couldn't have been planned. Poor Lupin would be so upset…

"Don't go yet." A familiar voice stopped her.

She turned to see the sad, but smiling face of the handsome, but shabbily dressed, Remus Lupin. "Remus!" She cried, hugging him tightly. "I was so worried about you."

He sighed slightly. "About me? You're more in danger than I am." His breath was hot on her face. For a moment, she looked up into his eyes wanting to kiss him more than ever.

"Remus…" She whispered, staring at his thin, quivering lips.

"We can't." He murmured quietly, pulling away and staring at the beautiful sunset but his eyes were unseeing.

She threw her hands up in the air. "Why not, Remy?" She asked poutingly.

He gave her a look and she rolled her eyes. "Come sit." He patted the dirt next to him. She complied, hugging her legs. "The sunset is very beautiful, isn't it?" She nodded, meeting his gaze. He gave her a reprimanding look. "Come now, Nymphadora."

"Tonks." She muttered bitterly.

"Come now, Tonks." He held out a hand. "You know why we can't be together."

She glared at him. "No! I don't know why we can't!" She threw her hands up in desperation. "I love you Remus! Doesn't that count for something?"

"Calm down, Tonks." He said gently.

She sat back down, shaking her head. "Sometimes I don't think you love me."

He stared at her. "Of course I love you! That's why I'm doing this." He sighed, looking off into the sunset. The sun glinted off his eyes, making them shine like gold. "We can never be together. Because I'm a monster."

She frowned. "You are not." She grinned, trying to make him smile. "Besides, a girl likes her danger now and then."

He smirked slightly and stood up. "Not the kind of danger I mean."

Suddenly, his knees buckled and he fell to the ground. Tonks watched with wide eyes as her love began to writhe on the dusty ground. His eyes lolled back into his head and he cried out. "Nymphadora! Get away from here!"

She didn't even bother to correct him. "No!" She dropped to her knees and held his head in her arms. "I'm staying with you." She told him fiercely.

"Go Nymphadora! Please…." He pleaded quietly, clearing in anguish.

She shook her head stubbornly. "I'm staying."

He sighed, clutching his shaking abdomen. "You're just as stubborn as always…aren't you?" He asked, through gritted teeth.

She smiled softly, wiping the sweat from his brow. "Of course."

He chuckled quietly. "It only figures…" Just then, the changes began to arrive. Fur slithered across his skin, his nose elongated into a gnarled snout. Before Tonks knew it, a werewolf was laying, curled in a ball, before her.

For a moment, she flinched wondering what to do. If she was thinking about the beast as Lupin, she felt more comfortable. But if the beast prevailed in her thoughts, she wasn't sure how close she wanted to be with him.

He met her gaze and she knew, at that moment, that Lupin was still Lupin, no matter how rabid. His crystal clear eyes full of sadness and fear told her that. She laid a hand on his muzzle and stroked it gently.

Both were silent for a few moments, listening to the night around them and Lupin's heavy breathing. Finally, Tonks asked the question that had been on her mind for far too long. "Lupin? When are we going to get married?"

He whined, as if to say "At a time like this?"

She shot him a gentle but reprimanding look. "Now is just as good as any time."

His eyes pleaded with her. "It's too dangerous. I love you to much."

"And don't say it's too dangerous." She frowned at him. "Because I know. What does this look like to you?" She motioned to their current position, chuckling quietly.

"That's…besides the point." She could almost hear him murmuring.

"Where's your sense of adventure Mr. Lupin?" She asked jokingly.

"This isn't adventure. It's practically suicide."

She grinned. "I'm not so sure."

He glared at her. "I'm a monster, Tonks. Nothing more."

She smiled and kissed his furry cheek. "You were never a monster to me."

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A/N: Did you like it? I had a lot of fun writing this, like I said. It was my first time and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Well, if you've read my author notes say "Serverus" in your review. Thanks for reading and reviewing!