~Stefan~

I couldn't tell her that she couldn't fight. She was able to protect herself now. She was no longer the damsel in distress. But I guess my mind still had trouble registering that being I wanted to protect her constantly.

We sat in the back yard for a while just enjoying each other's company. It wasn't as if we had to go out and do everything before we died. That is if we didn't get ripped apart. Dogs like them could be ruthless. It was a matter of being careful that flooded my mind.

Bonnie shot up to her feet looking into the back woods. Then Matt not a second later Matt came barreling out the back door.

"You smell it too?" she asked him

I just stood there confused as to what they were talking about. Then again her senses are probably stronger from feeding off human blood more often than animal blood. Matt just nodded. Then just like that they both bolted into the woods.

"Bonnie!" I called after her

I looked back at the door.

"Damon!" I yelled then took off after them

~Bonnie~

I knew something was on his mind. But he wasn't sharing. He probably didn't want to worry me. It was in the middle of those thoughts that something caught my attention. I bolted up to my feet smelling the air. My nose crinkled at the smell. It was worse than a skunk. I heard Matt coming out the door. I turned and looked at him.

"You smell it too?" I asked

He just nodded.

Time to go hunting. I thought to myself

Then both Matt and I took off running into the woods. I could hear Stefan calling after me but I didn't stop. Matt changed while running. It was like one moment he was there the next I only a large wolf-like animal with dark brown fur running near me. I could hear him growling as we got closer. I could hear Stefan, Damon, and Tyler not far behind.

Matt and I both stopped at the central spot of where the scent came from. As I looked around Matt just circled area sniffing around. It was strange to see him like this but I guess it was now a part of his natural instinct and life.

"Well this is interesting." said a seductive voice making me jump

Matt growled at her but the hairs on the back of my neck rose as I noticed two others come out from behind her. I took a step back. She just laughed. Matt stood in front of me protectively.

"And here I thought you brought us something to eat." She said toward him

I bared my fangs at her.

"Even better than a human you brought a vampire. At least I won't be worried about killing you. You're already dead." She sneered

With that I jumped at her landing on top of her and started hitting her. She kicked me backwards but I landed on my feet. The woman stood brushing dirt off of herself.

"So much for introducing myself." She said

Then I watched as her body contorted in many positions that wasn't natural to a human until there was only a black animal in front of me. The two at her side went after Matt as I jumped at the black one. Then as she tackled me back against a tree I saw another large animal jump over top of us and attack one of the one attacking Matt. Then the large black dog was yanked off me and thrown backwards. Instead of standing to catch my breath I just chased after her and landed on top of her choking it. She bit me on the arm nearly taking out a whole chunk making me scream at the top of my lungs. Before any of us knew it two others had joined in. it seemed they weren't far off. I could see Stefan with his own problem with a brown one similar to Matt but more mangy. Looking down at the black dog who had black eyes that seemed darker than her fur I tightened my grip on her throat then just snapped it. It made a loud crunch noise. I listened as her heart stopped immediately. I turned to see the others having their own issues. Matt and Tyler had one cornered and Stefan was on the ground struggling. In one jump I landed on the back of the mangy mutt and snapped it's neck from behind.

"I could've handled it." Stefan said

"Yeah you looked like you were handling there while lying on the ground." I said

He just smirked.

"Bonnie!" he yelled

But he yelled too late because a scream ripped from my throat as a large set of canines sunk into my throat and shoulder. I dropped to the ground thrusting the beast off of me. I grabbed my neck which seemed to be gushing horribly. The wolves that seemed to be attacking the others stopped and starting circling Stefan and I. He was covered in my blood from trying to help me up and I was still bleeding. It seemed that supernatural wounds didn't heal as quickly as mortal wounds. They circled us like meat.

"These ones know vampire blood all too well." I heard Damon say

"Any suggestions?" I asked

"Run." Was all I got from him

I looked at Stefan.

"Follow my lead." I told him

Hesitating for a few seconds I took off running through the Old Wood.

Where are we going? I heard from Stefan

Uhhh I hadn't thought that far ahead.

I could hear them behind them but we had to keep them on my trail. So I stopped and rubbed my bloody hand on a tree. I watched Stefan follow suit by taking off his hoodie and hanging it on a branch. I figured we could take them out one by one as they ran through. Perching up in a tree I watched as they ran through the small clearing like place we'd stopped. I waited till the last one ran through then jumped on it and heard one of its paw's make a crunchy sound as it broke. It let out a yelp but I quickly broke its neck. Stefan had the other two on him so I just whistled getting their attention. They both looked at me crazed and as Stefan tackled one I went for the other jumping over him as he tackled the one. As I rammed it into the tree it whimpered then stopped moving. I looked down to see a large branch reamed through its ribcage. I stood and turned to face Stefan. I cringed a little because of my neck but it mostly just felt sore. I watched as they each turned back into their bare human form.

"Well I guess that's one way to tell that their dead." I said

It seemed that Stefan was more consumed with looking to make sure I was okay. I grabbed his hands in my own.

"I'll be okay. It's nothing some rest and a rabies shot can't fix." I said

He just chuckled.

"That and a shower. Blood is just not my color." I added

"Well I'd be glad to help with that part." He said

"I'm sure."

"You guys alright?"

It was Elena. Damon must've sent her to make sure we weren't dead. I turned to face her.

"Yeah we're alright." I answered

I felt Stefan wrap his arms around me.

"Did we get them all?" she asked

"I can't sense any others around so I'd imagine." I said

Stefan nodded in agreement. Then she turned and was gone like that. Stefan pulled me along back toward the boarding house. I couldn't smell my way back to the house being I still smelled werewolf stink.