AN: Here's the second chapter. Finally we get to the good part. We meet Sirius's friend. Hope you like it! ^_^ I also want to thanks those who have reviewed so far. Now I'm encouraged to write a lot more. I'm glad to know people like it so far.

Sky Brooks : Glad you like it. Hope you like the next chapter. ^_^

Padawan Jess Kenobi :Hehe glad you liked it too thanks for the comment about Sirius.

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But I also like to thank a special person who told me this story idea was good and that I should write it!
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Sirius started to wander the grounds around his home. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, but it wasn't so beautiful to the young boy. All he could think about was how his parents now treated and acted towards him. Ever since he shouted back at them they had been barely paying attention to him, didn't care about his whereabouts or where he went.

Why did it matter if someone was a pure-blood or not. He was now realizing the kind of people his parents and family truly were. As much as a boy his age would know anyway. He felt lonely and empty. He turned to look at the mansion behind him. He then looked to his left and saw the forest that was next to the mansion. It was far from his house but you could still see it.

Sirius looked straight into the forest. He started to walk towards to tall trees. He looked back at the mansion, and then continued. He'd never ventured into the forest before, and the curiosity was building up within him. He stopped in his tracks when he saw the front of the trees quiver. He shook his head and parted the trees blocking his way into the forest.

It was a little dark but he continued to walk deeper into the forest. Some light was creeping in between the gasps of leaves letting him see his surroundings. Everywhere he looked he was surrounded by nature. Trees, flowers, vines. He shrieked when something flew out of the plant he had just stepped on, and then laughed realizing it was only a butterfly.

"There's nothing scary about this place. I've only seen a butterfly. How dangerous is a butterfly?" he laughed at himself.

His eyes shot open and darted towards the trees in back of him. He just heard some growls and shrieks of pain. It was gradually getting louder. His heart started to beat faster and faster. Fear took him over and he started to run through the trees in front of him.

His mind was running fast and his feet were running faster. He didn't care what direction he was going. He couldn't scream. He couldn't think. Just run. Run as fast as he could. He tripped over a vine and fell hard onto the hard ground below him. His breathing was fast and he couldn't move, and his eyes were shut tight. He then heard it. The sound of growling a shrieks of pain. But it seemed so close now.

He slowly raised his head and his eyes looked to see what was in front of him.

He was staring between a patch of bushes. Through it he saw a large gap in between the trees. Nothing grew there. It was only dirt. Light was even creeping in everywhere. Then he saw it. The source of all the noises he had been hearing. He had run straight into it. Well, nearly since he tripped and fell before he could go further.

His eyes caught the animal that was making the shrieks of pain. A tiger-like creature on all fours bearing its long teeth at its attackers. It's three tails swished back and forth trying to make it look more menacing. Although it was not at its full growth it still had that fierce wild gleam in its eyes. Its mane was breath-taking. Sirius just stared at the beautiful creature with a mane of midnight blue that sparkled in the light and darkness. The creature had a few scratches and a gash on its back but it still looked beautiful non-the-less. A creature like that shouldn't be harmed.

Sirius looked to see a pack of wild dogs surrounding the creature. One bared his teeth and went for another attack. Sirius saw the creature skillfully dodge the attack and marveled at its speed and agility. He then saw one of the dogs coming close to were he lay. He quickly but quietly climbed up the tree next to him using the vines and roots for support.

He was now perched right above all the action getting a clear view. Two dogs then charged at the creature, but instead, crashed to a tree when the creature dodged yet again. Sirius started to giggle at the two dogs. They deserved it, he thought. He then looked into the tree and noticed large fruits were growing on the branches. He picked one and noticed how heavy it was. He clutched it in one hand just in case he had to use it.

His jaw dropped as he saw one of the dogs rush out from the trees behind the creature and jump onto its back. The rest of the pack saw the opportunity and charged. Before he knew what he was doing, Sirius had thrown the fruit in his hand straight onto one of the dogs faces. Some stopped and looked up at him. Sirius picked another fruit and hurled it at another dog.

Sirius laughed, "Why don't you pick on someone your own size!!!!" He picked another fruit. Soon he was bombing the whole pack with fruits everywhere, and enjoying himself too.

The pack then scrambled away howling and crying into the trees again. "And don't come back!"

Sirius laughed but lost his balance and fell onto the ground. He started having a coughing-fit. He clutched his chest and stomach. He was now covered in dirt. He then started to calm down and his breathing started to even out. He then got the feeling he was being watched.

He turned his head and saw the creature lying on the ground. Glowing eyes that matched its mane stared at him. Sirius slowly pushed himself onto his feet. He then slowly approached the creature. He looked it over and saw a new gash on it leg and back. They just stared at each other. Sirius then saw the blood starting to pool around the creature.

"Easy boy. Let me help you okay?" Sirius ripped off a piece of his shirt and started to reach out. But the creature growled and bared its teeth at him. Sirius didn't dare move any closer. "I'm only going to help you alright. I won't hurt you."

He tried again but this time the creature lashed out nearly scratching his hand. He gave up, "Fine! I was only trying to help you!" he scuffed away but stopped as he heard the animal growling and getting up. Suddenly he didn't feel so brave. He was rooted to the spot and couldn't move.

/ Run /

Sirius looked around. Where was that voice coming from? He didn't see anyone.

/ Run little one. And run fast. /

Sirius did as he was told and sprang to the nearest patch of trees running as fast as he could. In return, the creature bounded right after him. Sirius started gasping for air as he ran. He could hear the creatures paws running after him. He tried not to trip this time. He looked at his surroundings very closely and was getting better at maneuvering through the trees.

But that creature was far better than he was. It glided through the trees so fast, so perfect, it looked as if it were flying. Sirius could see it in the corner of his eye. He ran faster. But even though he was running fast he knew the animal was far faster than he was. Why hasn't it caught him yet?

The creature kept up with him. Jumping around all of his sides and sometimes would come very close to him. The animal was toying with him. Sirius thought it probably was just trying to scare him to death before going in for the kill. Which the creature was doing a pretty good job at it.

Sirius was now panting for breath and his heart pounded hard against his chest. He couldn't keep this up much longer. Then he tripped. The creature let out a loud roar which could be heard all over the forest. Sirius was up in a flash and running. Adrenaline rush as I would put it.

/ Stop!! /

But Sirius continued without noticing that he was about to fall off a cliff at the edge of the forest. Sirius then came to his senses and at the last moment turned around but slipped on the edge. He extended his arms to try to catch the edge but didn't. Instead he clung to a crack on the edge. He was whimpering. He looked up. The edge looked so far away to him when it really wasn't.

The creature then popped its head out to see over the edge and saw Sirius clinging to the cracks in the wall.

/ Climb up! /

/ I can't. / Sirius whined to the voice.

/ Climb up now or die! /

Sirius swallowed and looked down. He shut his eyes quick and clung to the wall harder. It was a long way down and if he slipped he would surely never survive. He swallowed again and took in deep soothing breaths.

"I can do this. I can do this," he whispered to himself. With effort he slowly started to climb. Looking for other cracks to hold onto and making sure that he had good balance.

He looked up and saw the creature watching him closely. He gulped but continued. Finally he was able to reach out and touch the edge. He saw the creature still staring at him so he stayed were he was.

/ Don't stop! Continue! /

Sirius reached out and grabbed the edge and stared at the animal which just stared at him. Deciding that the animal wasn't going to hurt him at the moment he climbed up more. Now his upper body wasn't hanging over the ledge. He pushed his feet against a rock. Without warning the rock slipped as did his foot.

Sirius screamed as he felt his body going over the edge again. But he then stopped. He looked to his side and saw the creature there. It had caught the back Sirius's pants in his jaws and was now pulling him back up.

Sirius reached out his hands to try to help himself get his whole body away from the ledge. The creature then dropped Sirius's body onto the safe ground. A feeling of relief spread over Sirius's body. He then tensed as he saw the creature was now barely a foot away from him.

He then started to crawl away whimpering. But the animal put its front paws on his back and pinned him to the ground. Sirius shut his eyes bringing his arms close to his body. He was then turned over onto his back. He instinctively brought his arms up to his face.

/ You run fast for such a small human. /

// Not fast enough. // Sirius thought back to the voice.

He felt the creature move its head closer to him. Sirius tensed up waiting for the worst. He could now feel its hot breath on his arm. He then felt something wet and soft pass on his arm. He opened his eyes and saw the creature licking him. But as he moved his arms to see better the animal took advantage and started to lick his face.

"Hey," Sirius giggled. "Aren't you gonna eat me?"

/ No, but if you insist I will. I am hungry. /

Sirius stared in shock at the creature. "You can talk?" he asked in a whisper.

/ Only to you. /

"Really?"

The creature nodded. / Through your mind I can. /

"Umm, thanks for saving me," Sirius said.

/ Thank you for helping me. Your very brave for just a child. /

"Thanks," replied Sirius.

/ Or very foolish. /

"Hey! That wasn't nice!" Sirius pouted. "I think a little of both. Mostly bravery though," Sirius laughed.

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AN: I loved writing this chapter!!!! I just kept writing and writing every chance I got. Hope you liked it. I'm proud of this chapter and very happy. ^_^ Next chapter Sirius gives his new friend a name. And maybe even tries to sneak his friend into his house without anyone noticing.