AN: WHOOT!! LOOKIES ANOTHER CHAPTER! I can't believe I've come this far on this story. I'm far from done though. I'm defiantly thinking of a sequel story for Rommie and Remus. Yep Yep. So I guess there isn't much more to say…let's get on with the story then!
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Remus gave Caitlin and Lily a hug and stepped back, "Don't worry…I'll be fine," he said to them. It was nearing night and it was a full moon. Remus could feel the pain beginning to start. It seemed to always start in his left leg, of course that might have been because that was the leg where he had been bitten. He shook his head, 'Must not think of the pain…it'll only make it worse,' he thought to himself. He told himself that every month…it never helped.
James was kissing Lily goodbye, they kissed for a while…as if this was the last time. James broke away, "Alright...Bye Lils see you later," he said and kissed her again. Lily smiled and looked from James to Sirius, "Be good you two…if you do anything…I WILL find out," she said glancing mostly at Sirius. "What are you worried about…we'll be fine," Sirius said putting his arm around Caitlin's waist. Remus noticed that they had gotten really close the past couple of days, he found it funny that they were all finding girls, 'Well…except for Peter…wonder where he is by the way,' Remus thought another pang shooting through his leg.
Remus winced and both Sirius and James looked over at him, "Your leg Moony," Sirius asked. Remus nodded, "We better get going…I do believe the sun is setting," he said looking out at the window past Lily. Sirius nodded then kissed Caitlin lightly, "Bye Kate," he said winking at her. She smirked and waved bye, "See you later Siri," she said. James and Remus snickered, "Siri," they mumbled together. Sirius shrugged, "Works for me," he said and kissed Caitlin again. The 3 guys then turned to leave as the girls shut the door behind them.
"I wonder where Wormtail is…I haven't seen him for the past for days," James said tossing a rock into the air and catching it. They were walking down the road toward the woods, where they would be staying the night…as animals of course. Sirius shrugged, "Beats me…maybe he's out looking for girls…probably lonely cause we all have one," he said smirking at the thought of Peter picking up a girl. Sirius smiled, "Yep…even our little Moony's got himself a girl…so how's it feel having your first girlfriend Moony," Sirius asked putting an arm over Remus's shoulder. Remus pushed it off, "What do you mean FIRST…I remember in 4th year when you asked me for girl advice," he said. James rolled his eyes, "Yeah Remus…you were a real ladies man back at Hogwarts…how many dates did you go on…7 in a total of SEVEN YEARS," he said him and Sirius bursting into laughter. Remus glared at them, not in the mood for such jokes about his love life, "Yeah well at least I didn't spend my first 6 years of Hogwarts being an ass to Lily," he snapped.
James suddenly looked hurt and Remus mentally slapped himself, "I…I'm sorry James…you…you know how I get," Remus said looking at his friends hurt face and then at the ground. James shrugged pushing his glassed back up and running a hand through his messy hair, probably trying to keep his cool, "It's alright Remus…really I know…we shouldn't mess with you tonight," James said. They walked the rest of the way in somewhat awkward silence, the sun slowly setting in front of them
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James and Sirius sat on rocks in the middle of the clearing while Remus sat nearby on the ground. They hated watching Remus suffer through so much pain. He was on the ground breathing deeply, the sun had gone long before and the moon was rising slowly. "Change…now," Remus muttered in an almost growl. Sirius and James nodded; they could already see Remus's hair beginning to lengthen. Sirius quickly changed into his black dog form and James changed into the famous stag. ((AN: Since they're in animagi form I will now refer to them by their nicknames)). Padfoot whimpered slightly as Remus clutched himself trying to hold back the pain. Prongs motioned for Padfoot to follow him out of the clearing; they would come back when Remus was done.
Remus's leg was throbbing in pain but it was a dull comparison to the pain he felt all over. He heard his back creak and pop as it twisted into the shape fit for a wolf. He felt the strange sensation of his tail sprouting from him. He felt his legs reverse positions as they did so he was forced on to all fours. That part hurt the most, his legs, after that it was usually a bit easier, a bit. He howled as his snout grew longer and his teeth grew into sharp fangs. He was beginning to loose human consciousness; his senses were beginning to heighten as well. After a few more minuets it was over.
Moony looked around, he could smell the faint traces of Sirius and James in the air. He growled, he had missed human fle- 'No,' the little human voice inside him exclaimed. Moony shook his head, ruffling his fur, and trying to get back his human mind. His head snapped up when he heard a twig snap and saw a stag and a shaggy black dog standing before him.
That seemed worse than before Padfoot 'said' to Moony, Prongs nodding in agreement. It was weird how they communicated in animal form. It wasn't really verbally…but it wasn't in you head either.
::Flashback::
(AN: I thought it would be easiest to express this in a flashback form…just so you know and everything in ' ' is the animal talk thing)
The Forbidden Forest was even creepier at night. Moony looked around and shook his head and Padfoot bounded ahead of them like an idiot. Obviously urging them deeper and deeper into the forest. Wormtail sat atop Prong's antlers, quivering with fear. Prong's rolled his deep brown eyes and followed close to Moony. They soon came upon a clearing, covered in spider webs. Wormtail squeaked and tried to make himself smaller in Prong's antlers.
Then there was a dog yelp as Padfoot jumped back. A large spider was sitting in front of them, clicking its pincers. "I smell the scent of a human…you are not animals," it said looking down at the 4 Marauders. Padfoot growled and the spider narrowed its eight eyes, "You have wandered into my domain…you will make good food," the spider said and in an instant many more spiders scurried from everywhere. They swarmed on Padfoot first, trying to bite him. Padfoot wouldn't have it though and bit and scratched back. Moony and Prongs fought back as well, there was no way they would be killed by a couple of spiders.
They fought for a while with the large spiders and seemed to be winning, when the head spider got up and moved toward Padfoot. Padfoot's back was turned at the time and only Prongs saw the oncoming attack and not knowing what to do he simply yelled PADFOOT MOVE YOUR ASS he said in what the later dubbed 'animatongue.' Padfoot looked around for the voice, finding his own, What the hell he 'said' and jumped out of the way of the large spider.
In the ensuing chaos, Padfoot jumping out of the way had caused the spider to loose its balance and the Marauders were able to escape. As they ran from the forest Padfoot tried the 'voice' thing again All right…what the hell is going on…I thought animals couldn't talk he said. Well…I guess they can communicate with each other…we just don't notice…I mean they must since there is the whole communicating with Snakes thing Prongs spoke up. Wormtail loosened his grip on Prong's fur, How come we never read anything about this in those books he asked squeaking as his 'voice' left him, This is weird. No kidding…I wondered why you guys were always silent on our adventures Moony said slowing down his running. What! You mean you knew we could…well…I guess technically 'talking' would be the wrong word…but you knew we could COMMUNICATE! Padfoot exclaimed. Werewolf since I was 5 Padfoot was all Moony replied with. Well whatever…at least it will be easier to understand what the hell Padfoot is trying to tell us on our adventures…speaking of which…WHAT IN HELL WERE YOU THINKING DRAGGING US INTO A HUGE ASS SPIDER'S NEST Prongs exclaimed pawing the ground. Padfoot glared I didn't know about the spider.
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The three wandered around for a bit picking up various scents. Man…this forest is boring Padfoot said scratching behind his ear. Yeah…where are all the magic creatures Prongs said and was hushed by a growl from Moony. Moony Padfoot asked looking at his friend. Human…female…smells familiar…KILL…no Moony said twitching an arguing with himself. Oh shit…Prongs what are we going to do…if they find Moony Padfoot shivered. Prongs stepped in front of Moony, Moony…calm yourself…Padfoot…find the human and chase them out he said his gaze staying on Moony. Padfoot was about to run off but Moony leapt over Prongs and dashed off, Shit Prongs and Padfoot cursed and launched after Moony.
Moony bounded through the forest, following the scent of a human girl. He came to a clearing and stopped, he could have sworn he smelled a human girl. A growl came from nearby and Moony turned to find himself face to face with a real wolf. Moony lowered his head and backed away, tail tucked between his legs, I'm…sorry he said to the wolf. The wolf's growling stopped and she lifted her head.
Moony cocked his head to the side, those eyes…they looked…intelligent…like she wasn't a wild animal at all. The wolf had black fur with silver specks throughout it. The most stunning thing about the wolf was her ice-blue eyes; they seemed to look into Moony's very soul. Moony shivered, he had felt that gaze before…but where.
Your not a wolf the wolf said circling Moony her tail flicking back and forth, her eyes never leaving him. Moony followed her, he could smell blood in the air…this wolf was injured, Your hurt he replied moving toward her. She stopped and he saw her eyes flick to her side, It's nothing…who are you and what are you doing in my woods she asked glaring at him. Padfoot and Prongs bounding into the clearing interrupted them.
Moony you didn't…oh…err… Prongs stuttered seeing the wolf. She narrowed her eyes at them and sniffed, You aren't real animals. Moony sighed, My names' Moony…I'm a werewolf. This is Prongs and Padfoot, they're animagi wizards he said Prongs and Padfoot eyeing the wolf suspiciously. My name is…Luna she said, Padfoot noticed the hesitation on Luna, as if she had to think about it. 'Why can't Moony smell it…she doesn't smell like a real animal either…and where was that human smell coming from,' Padfoot thought to himself. Luna turned walking carefully, Now…if you don't mind…I would like to be left alone she said curling on the ground.
Prongs looked at Padfoot and both nodded, something wasn't right here. Moony looked reluctant to leave; there was an air of familiarity around the wolf…but how! Let's go Prongs said nudging Moony with his antlers. Prongs and Padfoot turned to leave but Moony hesitated, Luna…who- he was cut off because Prongs had nudged him again. Moony turned to leave as well and together the three set off to find more fun.
Luna watched them leave then started licking her wounds, Be careful…Remus she whispered to herself.
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AN: I'm sure all of you can guess who Luna is…I suck at keeping things secret. *sarcastically* And I wonder where Peter could be . Anyway…I hope you liked this chapter…PLEASE REVIEW! AND BE NICE!