OMINIX

CHAPTER TWO-LOSING IT

"Hillary!"

"What on earth…"

"Wake up!"

I snapped awake and sat bold upright. The wolf head on the girl's body was gone and it was just Remus, Sirius, Lily and I. The lights had come back on too. The rain was still pounding down outside.

"You screamed," Lily said looking terrified. "What happened?"

Sirius and Remus were watching me intently.

I told them about the 'dream' I had.

"Man that's weird," Sirius said.

"I'm sure it's nothing though," Remus said reassuringly. "It's just a bad dream."

I finally was able to calm down and I slumped against Remus.

It really scared me though.

Shortly after that, we pulled into the station and the trains' pistons stopped pumping. Once the train came to a complete stop, Lily, Sirius, Remus and I headed out of the compartment and began leaving the train. The first years were ushered off separately. We climbed into the horseless carriages and began heading to Hogwarts.

Oddly, I felt calm here even though just a few months ago terror arose and tried to kill me…my own mother who was really a beast of immortal powers.

But I had a feeling this year was going to be great.

We arrived at the castle soon and headed into the Great Hall for the Sorting Ceremony. Remus and I sat next to each other while Lily and Sirius sat across from us.

The Sorting Ceremony began.

Professor McGonagall was calling out the names. There was a stool and an old tattered wizard's hat on top of it.

"When I call your names, come forward and place the hat on your head," she instructed. "Danes, Annabelle,"

A girl with blond hair and blue eyes stepped forward confidently and placed the hat on her head.

"GRYFFINDOR!"

We cheered loudly.

"Fisher, Tom,"

"SLYTHERIN!"

"Ivan, Julie,"

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

"Manner, Adam,"

"RAVENCLAW!"

And finally, 'Xian, Nick' was made a Slytherin.

Professor Dumbledore stood up at the head table.

"I'd like to take this time to announce two things…first, we have a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Grayne."

A pretty witch dressed in royal blue robes waved beside Professor Xander.

She had dark black hair and almond shaped eyes.

"Secondly, this year we will have a Valentines Day dance instead of Christmas because I know most of you would rather not remember the last one."

With that, the Gryffindor table was silent and solemn. The other houses looked at us sympathetically.

"So, with those words, tuck in!"

The food appeared.

We began hungrily eating.

Sirius dove into a pot pie while Lily helped herself to some pork chops, carrots and string beans.

I dove into the pot pie too. Remus had roast beef.

"God, I had forgotten how delicious this food is," Sirius said between mouthfuls.

"Say it don't spray it," Lily said disgustedly wiping a fleck of pot pie off her cheek with her wrist.

"Sorry," Sirius said. "I hope the dance isn't too mushy."

"Why? You'd probably ask a boy anyway," Remus joked.

Peter hadn't returned to Hogwarts as his parents had moved and he had transferred to another school closer to his new home in Wales.

"Riiight," Sirius said slowly. "I think that new first year…what's his name? Scott Walton is pretty cute."

I laughed.

Lily frowned at him.

"You know, you keep talking like that and people will seriously start to think you're a fruit cake,"

Sirius grinned.

"Naw, I'm just pulling your leg. Actually, Robin Thompson is looking pretty good this year,"

He looked down the table at a girl with chin length light auburn hair and bright blue eyes. She was laughing at something her friend was saying.

"Not bad," Remus admitted following Sirius' gaze.

I slapped him upside the back of his head.

"For you," Remus said quickly.

I grinned.

Remus looked guilty.

"What are you so guilty about?" I demanded with an amused expression on my face.

"That I looked at someone else," he said.

I snorted with laughter.

"Geeze, Remus," I said still laughing. "Lighten up! I know you didn't mean anything. Relax. I was just teasing too."

Relief spread across his face and he began talking with Sirius.

Lily leaned forward.

"He really loves you. He was even guilty for looking at another girl," she said grinning. "I'd say you've got a mate for life."

I smiled when I looked at Remus.

"I know," I said affectionately and softly. "He's such a great guy. I know you miss James."

Lily's grin faded.

"Very much," she said quietly. "Very much."

With that, we fell silent and enjoyed our dinner.

Classes wouldn't start until tomorrow since this was the first day back.

The four of us headed to the Gryffindor common room. We flopped down on the couch and just enjoyed the whole moment.

The cold weather wouldn't start until October/November. Right now it was just rainy at times and damp.

Around 10PM, Lily and Sirius headed off to bed leaving Remus and I alone in the common room. All the first years were already in bed so it was quite quiet and peaceful in the common room alone.

Remus turned to me.

"Hillary, what do you think that vision you had meant? I'm curious," he asked seriously.

His face was grim.

"I really don't know," I said sighing. "It was a girl's voice saying 'Help me…you must stop me or I'll turn to him and werewolves and he will be powerful'".

"He?" Remus asked tilting his head.

"I don't know. She didn't give any names specifically," I said shrugging. "But there was something about a war as well."

"A war?" Remus asked.

I nodded. "I really didn't understand what she was talking about,"

"Don't worry," Remus said throwing his arms around me and hugging me. I hugged him back just as tightly. "Nothing will ever come between us."

He gave me a quick kiss before he got up and left the common room heading to the boy's dorm. I followed shortly behind him.

The next morning, the bright sunshine filtered in and settled on my face. I yawned and stretched in bed. Lily was just waking up as well.

"Morning," she said brightly.

"Morning," I said grinning.

We pulled on our robes and uniform and then headed down to the Great Hall.

Sirius and Remus were already at the table.

Remus looked up from eating some porridge.

"Hey," he said softly. "How are you feeling today?"

"Fine," I replied sitting beside Lily across from Remus and Sirius.

"You didn't have any odd nightmares or anything?" Remus asked.

I was just about to take a bite of my own porridge. My hand froze halfway to my mouth. I looked directly into his face.

I couldn't make out his expression.

"What. Do. You. Mean?" I asked slowly.

"I mean that you didn't have any more 'visions'?" Remus asked.

I lowered my hand and replaced the spoon back into the porridge bowl.

"Are insinuating that I'm cracking up?" I asked slowly.

Remus opened his mouth to speak but I cut him off.

"Yes, you are," I said angrily as I got to my feet. I placed my palms face down on the edge of the table and leaned forward slightly.

"I thought you of all people would understand me! I believed you when you had your so called 'vision'! Now you think I'm loosing my feakin' skull? Thanks a lot," I snapped and turned and angrily stalked from the Great Hall.

REMUS.

I felt so bad. I was more curious to see if she had anymore visions, but I was also concerned that she was losing it. Perhaps maybe the strain between her father and her now was adding to it.

They haven't been getting along too well lately. For some reason, Hillary blames her father for not seeing signs that her mother was a beast and her father doesn't think he was to blame. The only person he blames was the mother herself.

She seems to pretend that everything is okay but Lily, Sirius and I see differently. I think that's why she suggested that she stay with me in the flat for the last two weeks before school started. I think Hillary and her father were arguing and she needed a place to stay to get away from him.

I had hoped to talk to her about things but now with her angry at me, I seriously doubted that.

"I'll go talk to her," I said sighing.

"Don't worry," Lily said softly watching me as I got up from the table. "Things will get better."

I offered her a smile before leaving the Great Hall and I picked up Hillary's scent immediately.

HILLARY.

I was outside in the warm, afternoon sunshine. I immediately picked up Remus' scent. He was coming after me.

I just drew my legs up to my chest and wrapped my arms around them. I was sitting under the large oak tree on the grounds. Bird chirped happily and the lake shimmered under the sunlight. The castle seemed so small on the outside but it was really huge on the inside.

Sure enough, Remus was walking toward me.

He sat down beside me.

"Who said you could sit here?" I demanded stiffly.

"Hillary…" Remus began but I cut him off.

"I know damm well you think I'm losing it because of the way things are with my father. But I'm telling you what I saw on the train wasn't just a hallucination," I snapped. "I could smell the girl's blood…it was like ours."

Remus looked at me.

"What? Werewolf?" his voice lowered to almost a whisper.

"Yes," I replied angrily. "I thought you of all people would believe me. Especially after that little 'vision' you had before also about the same thing."

"I remember something about the vision I had…it had something to do with our daughter," Remus said slowly.

"Yeah well," I said sarcastically. "Obviously I'm losing it so there's no point in talking about it."

Remus grabbed my shoulders and put his face close to mine.

"Listen to me," he said. "I love you more than life okay? But you have to admit that what you said sounds a bit strange considering your relationship between you and your father is a bit strained now."

"Dr. Remus Lupin…psychologist," I said sarcastically.

"Hillary please," Remus said staring directly into my eyes. "Don't do this okay? Please try to understand where Lily, Sirius and I are coming from…that's all. I'm not saying I don't believe you saw something."

I hesitated.

He looked so hurt and crushed and concerned all at the same time.

"Do they believe I'm nuts too?" I asked with mock concerned.

Remus closed his eyes briefly and then re-opened them and swallowed. I saw a faint glimmer of tears in his blue eyes. I felt awful that I hurt him just now, but I was too angry.

"Fine," Remus said quietly as he got up and began walking back to the castle.

I just stayed there under the tree and burst into tears. I just hurt the person I loved more than life also. Why were these things always happening to me?

REMUS.

I entered the castle and sat back down at the Gryffindor table. Lily and Sirius looked up.

"Is everything okay?" Lily demanded looking concerned.

"No," I muttered crossing my arms on the table and burying my head into them. "She's angry at me and she probably hates me too. She thinks that I think she's losing it. That's not the case. I'm wondering if she had another vision but I also think the strain from the relationship between her and her father is adding to it somehow also."

"I'm going to talk to her," Lily said firmly as I heard her get up from the table and I heard her walking out of the Great Hall.

"Remus, mate," Sirius said softly. "Don't worry. I know Hillary loves you more than life as well."

I raised my head and stared into Sirius' dark eyes.

"I know," I sighed swallowing a lump of tears. "But I don't understand women sometimes."

Sirius' lip twitched. "That's something we men will be pondering for ages to come,"

HILLARY.

I picked up Lily's scent next. I raised my head.

"Lily?" I asked.

"Hillary, I need to talk to you," Lily said urgently as she stood over me.

I stood up also.

"What is it?" I asked.

Lily's expression turned angry and confused.

"Remus is really worried about you! He doesn't think you're crazy! Neither does Sirius and I! We're concerned for you more only because of what's going on with your dad and you!" Lily cried.

"So that means that I'm losing it!" I yelled back.

"NO! We're curious to see if you had anymore visions that's all! Considering what happened a few months ago!" Lily yelled back.

"Well, you can tell Remus and Sirius that I haven't," I snarled. "Bet Remus thinks I'm nuts because I'm one of his 'kind' right now."

Lily's green eyes filled with tears.

"Hillary," she said quietly as tears slid down her cheeks. "You know that isn't true."

I stood, and then a bright flash of light flashed before my eyes. I cried out, dropped to my knees and dug the heels of my palms into my temples.

A girl's voice floated into my head.

It sounded wispy and urgent at the same time:

"I'm coming to visit you real soon…"