Chapter 14: Rescue

While Harry and Sirius were searching for him, Remus was trying not to pass out. His attackers had shown up at the cottage almost immediately after Harry had left. Remus had realized it was a set-up, but there was little he could do against three aurors. He had fought to the best of his abilities but he could not hold out alone, and he only heard a stunning spell before everything went black.

He had woken up in a large empty building, surrounded by his captors. His first thoughts were to wonder if the men had been after his lover as well and he muttered the younger man's name to himself.

One of the men laughed, "Your little friend is fine. We weren't looking for that much trouble, but there won't be any fuss if we rid the world of one pathetic werewolf. Although, I guess he's never seen you as a bloodthirsty beast, not yet anyhow."

"Fuck off, " said Remus, spitting in the speaker's direction.

One of the other men backhanded him, "Let's see if that attitude lasts after what we have planned for you. "

He wasn't surprised when the men grabbed him roughly and threw him up against the wall. With a wave of the leader's wand Remus found himself in heavy chains.

The third man pulled his wand, aiming it at Remus's chest he said "Relashio!"

Remus shook as the hot sparks burned his skin, but kept his feet. The burns were unimportant really. It was late afternoon. This evening when the moon was full the men could kill him and there wouldn't even be an investigation.

He was terrified that Harry wouldn't find him until it was too late. Not really for his own sake, although he was rather fond of the life he had found with Harry and Sirius, but for Harry's. If Harry were to find him after he transformed his captors would find great pleasure in letting him hurt his lover. At that point he could only hope for the men to kill him.

Meanwhile, Harry and Sirius waited outside.

"What's the plan?" Harry asked.

"How many of them are there?" Sirius asked.

"Three, Martins, Dawlish, and Brewster. Remus is chained to the wall. Shit, Sirius, tonight is the full moon. We need to get in there now!" Harry said trying to keep his pulse under control.

"I know. Okay, three is good. I like those odds. I could take down Dawlish blindfolded. This is not the time to push things, though. Let's make it easier. If we can get one of them out here we shouldn't have any trouble." Sirius said.

"We need a distraction. I can break the windows, did you check for wards? Can we apparate in there?" Harry said pacing back and forth.

Sirius waved his wand. "No wards, lazy gits."

"Let's go. You take out Dawlish and then try to get Remus free. I'll take care of Brewster," said Harry transfiguring his clothes to black before aiming his wand at the window.

As soon as a quick reducto curse created the distraction Harry and Sirius apparated behind a large crate in the warehouse.

"Martins! Go check the perimeter!" one of the men shouted to the other. Martins gave Brewster a quick nod and disappeared through the door.

Harry gave Sirius the signal. One down, two to go.

Sirius slid around the side of the crate and aimed his wand at Dawlish. A quick spell had the renegade auror subdued. Their cover blown, Harry quickly fired off a spell at Brewster. The two men began to duel, Harry's Order training helping keep up with Brewster.

Sirius had run over to Remus and began to work on the magical chains holding him in place. "Moony! Are you okay? We're going to get you out of here."

Remus forced a smile. "About time you showed up, Padfoot."

"Let's get you out of here. " said Sirius who pointed his wand at the chains and began murmuring incantations under his breath.

Sirius began to work faster when he found that Harry and Brewster had moved so that they were dueling with the two marauders crouched in the middle. Wary of Remus being caught in the crossfire and getting hit himself Sirius speeded up his work and finally managed to free Remus from the chains, passing him a spare wand.

Harry was finally able to stupefy and bind Brewster, but he did not see Martins return from outside. Sirius saw a bone-breaking curse streak towards his godson. He knew that Harry would not have time to shield against the curse and without a thought he jumped between Harry and the curse taking the force full on. Harry screamed his godfather's name as the man collapsed. Martins was distracted and Remus used the chance to take him out, fighting the beginnings of the tingle he knew would come with the full moon.

Harry checked Sirius over and taking the portkeys from his godfather's pocket he slipped them on each of the men sending them back to a cell in the ministry where Kingsley would be waiting.

Trying to keep his emotions in check Harry picked up his godfather and looked at Remus, "Let's go. We've got to get him to St. Mungo's, fast."

Remus shook his head and Harry could see that his body was trembling. Remus convulsed slightly and managed to choke out, "Harry go. Now. Too late. Have to stay here. Stay away till morning. Promise me."

Harry hesitated, but weighing his options quickly he knew Sirius needed him much more.

"I promise. I'll be waiting. I love you." Harry said.

"Love you too." Remus gasped, and watched Harry apparate before giving in to the transformation.