A/N: So sorry for the long wait for an update, but for those of you who read my author's note, I've been having a hard time coming up with ideas, and I ran into a little bit of a wall sort a speak. But here's the next chapter, let me know what you think of it.
I'd like to send a special thanks to o0oMoonyGirlo0o, and Jane Potter for the awesome ideas. I really really appreciated it. Unfortunately, I can only use one idea; so don't be upset if I didn't use yours. Maybe I'll rewrite this story using a different storyline? Who knows?
Disclaimer: I OWN NOTHING!!!! Only the storyline.
Remus fell to the ground as a searing pain erupted in his stomach. It felt like someone had injected fire into his veins, and it was spreading to every inch of his body. He looked over at the wolf, and realized the blood was spilling freely from the bullet wound. Confused, Remus looked down at himself, and nearly screamed. The exact wound was on him, and it too had blood flowing freely from it. The wolf was dieing, and so was he.
James looked at Sirius with as much sadness as a stag could show. They both knew they had to get the bullet out of him, and yet Remus was still a wolf, and therefore was still a danger to them. They had to wait until the sun rose. Sirius lay down next to him, and was quickly lost in thought. Why would hunters shoot their game, and then leave? Wouldn't they collect their prize? Sirius shook his head confused. He looked up at the sky and was relieved to see a bit of red in the east. In a matter of minutes, the sun had risen, the wolf disappeared, and Remus returned. James and Sirius quickly turned into their human forms, picked Remus up, and quickly raced to the hospital wing, careful to mind the bullet wound that was pumping blood. Upon arriving at the hospital, Madam Pomefry quickly grabbed Remus. She was too focused on getting the bullet out, she didn't ask any questions.
"Well that was lucky," James commented.
"Ok, Remus was shot, he's almost dead, we are in risk of being discovered as unregistered animagus, we're obviously each being targeted by some deranged person, what exactly is lucky in this situation?" Sirius asked looking at James like he's just sprouted an extra head.
"Well, we didn't get asked any questions," James said quietly.
"Not yet," Sirius mumbled. Suddenly he looked around, "Where's Peter?"
"Dunno.... haven't seen him since...the incident."
"We should look for him," Sirius said trying to get his mind off his dieing friend in the room behind him.
"Yeah..." James said. And so they ran off.
Everywhere Remus looked, there was darkness. It seemed like such a long time ago, that he had seen the wolf, his counterpart disappear. When it had disappeared, Remus had been put in this place. He was scared, he admitted it. He tried to call out, "James! Sirius! Peter! ANYONE!"
He heard a noised behind him and spun around. There, slumped on the ground, was the wolf, blood pooled around him. Remus gulped and slowly moved closer to it. It was barely alive, that much he could tall. Its eyes were closed, and Remus could barely see the rise and fall of its chest as it tried to breath. Then suddenly it didn't take another breath. When this happened, Remus' world spun, and he fell to the ground unconscious.
James and Sirius had been looking for Peter for a good half an hour, when they finally found him exiting a classroom on the 6th floor.
"What're you doing?!" Sirius yelled startling Peter so bad he squeaked.
"Uh...I was, I was just uh...looking for you,"
"Where do you think we were? Remus was shot and is dieing, you think we were off playing exploding snap?" James too yelled. They weren't really mad at him, well maybe Sirius was, James had just been afraid that Peter had been shot or hurt too. He figured since Peter was the only on who had no idea what was going on, he was in the most danger. Sirius, on the other hand, was steaming and suspicious. How could Peter be off looking in classrooms, when one of their best friends was lying there dieing?
Just when Sirius was about to open his mouth and yell some more, (he felt it helped him relieve some tension and guilt he felt), there was a commotion in the hallway next to them. Quickly forgetting their argument, the three friends hurried over and peeked around the corner. At least a dozen teacher, including Dumbledore, were running through the halls, each one had a look of anxiety or nervousness. James quickly noted that they were headed for the hospital wing. Quickly, James, Sirius and Peter ran to a secret passage they knew of that would bring them to the hospital wing, different thoughts going through each of their heads.
"Oh no, Remus' dead!" James thought.
"I'm going kill whoever's responsible!" Sirius thought.
"What have I done?" Peter thought.
When they arrived at the hospital wing, the teachers had already gotten there, so they just slipped inside unnoticed. Remus' bed was completely blocked out by teachers except for one small edge of sheet that was soaked in blood. Judging by the pandemonium of everything Remus was fading fast. James and Sirius felt so helpless, while Peter felt scared, scared for Remus and scared he'd get caught. Knowing not what else to do, James and Sirius used all the will power they could muster to try and keep Remus alive. Had someone actually been watching them, they would have seen both James and Sirius glow a red mist. Slowly the mist ascended from their bodies and formed a cloud above them. The cloud slowly moved over Remus' body. All this took place without the teachers noticing somehow, and when it was over, both James and Sirius collapsed on the floor.
Remus began to regain consciousness as a new need to survive came to him. When he opened his eyes however, he was disappointed to learn that he was still in the place of darkness. He didn't know where it came from, but it was there, and it was strong. Remus used it to slowly find his way into the waking world, but as he got closer, he was hit with a wave of pain, and let go. Suddenly he was in a place with two paths. One, there was darkness, with a tiny whit light at the end. The other was also dark, but there was no light, and offered nothing but pain. Well, it's no brainer as to which one he chose, so he turned and began to go "towards the light". As he did however, he began to feel a strong tugging, pulling him the other way. Turning slightly, he saw a red shimmer coming toward him at alarming speed. Stopping, he began to see shapes. Realizing it was James and Sirius, he quickly made his way over to them. When he got close to them, the faded and finally disappeared, but Remus had got the message. He did have something to go back for. So gritting his teeth against the pain that he knew was coming, he put his head down, and walked toward consciousness.
Seeing that Remus was once again stable, the teachers went to move away. Upon seeing James and Sirius on the ground, they promptly checked all vitals, then placed them on a bed, deciding it was stress related. Then they sent Peter to bed, and the hospital wing was quiet again.
In the middle of the night, Remus awoke. Realizing where he was and all that had occurred, he attempted to get out of bed and go in search of Sirius, James or Peter. He froze as he saw Sirius and James lying in a bed across from him, and quickly made his way over to them ignoring the throbbing pain coming from his side.
"James, Sirius," he whispered, shaking both of them sharply.
James stirred, and opened his eyes.
"Remus!" James cried loudly, causing Sirius to jump and fall out of bed. Upon spotting Remus, he to leapt up and gave him a hug.
"How are you feeling?" Sirius and James asked at the same time.
"Better thanks to you," Remus said shyly.
"No problemo, uh.... what'd we do?" Sirius asked.
"I dunno really, I was about to give up, when you two appeared in my head. I can't explain it really well, but somehow you became mental images in my mind, almost a beacon in which I could follow."
"Uh –huh...ok whatever," Sirius said. James however was looking at Remus like he couldn't really believe he was standing there.
"What?" Remus asked.
"Nothing, just thought you were dead was all," James said sheepishly.
"Don't worry James, I'll be fine,"
"Anyway, I thought werewolves always died from silver bullets, why are you so special?" James asked.
"Actually I read somewhere that if the bullet is removed before a certain amount of time is up, then they can be saved." Sirius said.
"You can read?" James asked incredulously.
"You picked up a book?" Remus asked.
"Ha ha funny."
Remus suddenly swayed on his feet, and James and Sirius quickly leapt out of bed to try to steady him.
"Sorry, just a little tired," Remus said, and he climbed back into bed.
"No worries," James said.
Then James and Sirius too climbed into their beds, and fell asleep.
A/N: There it's done; hope it's long enough. Sorry about the long update, but I started a new story, the school started, and my schedule has just been hectic. I will try to update sooner promise. There's only about 3 more chapters left....dun dun dun.
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sb: thanks for reviewing. The reason they can't tell anyone is because.... well I haven't figured that out yet, but there is a reason, I'll let you know when I come up with it. In the meantime, plz read and review this chapter.
