When Adriana snuck up and out of bed that night she was determined. She knew exactly where she was going and what she was looking for, and she was going prepared. She cast a charm of protection about herself and was armed and dangerous, carrying her wand. Ri, even though she knew the many things that went bump in the night, wasn't scared as she trekked into the Dark Forest. She had her mind set and she was going to succeed, and nothing would stand in her way.

Halfway through her mission, as Adriana made her way deeper into the forest where she knew she had to go she heard the crack of a twig which sent shivers down her spine. The hairs all stood up on the back of her neck as the sound of heavy breathing filled her ears. She froze in her tracks, terrified but unable to move. Knowing that if she didn't move soon she could get seriously hurt.

Slowly she forced herself to turn around. A large creature stood ten feet away from her, its body hidden by the darkness and shadows of the trees, while its wide yellow and hungry eyes were illuminated by the brightness of the moon. Sharp hairs stood tall on its body as it raised itself up to its full height, staring at her with the intensity of the Devil. Adriana shivered again, fear so severe that she was paralyzed with it. Her body held the weight of stone for that breathless moment when their eyes met. He was the hunter and she was the prey.

The moon moved in the trees and a gasp freed itself from Adriana's throat. She knew those eyes, even when they were changed. The moment of recognition became a moment of weakness and the werewolf too advantage of it. As it stalked silently towards her - its eyes never losing contact with hers – Adriana managed to regain control. She gripped her wand tightly in her hand and used her seven years of lessons to cast a spell. Any spell that she could think of. She tried two before it made its way right in front of her and then tried a third; a stunner.

The spells just seemed to bounce off its thick fur and as she narrowed her eyes, racking her brain for something, anything that would work the werewolf reached her. Before she could even draw another breath it reached out and slashed her twice with its dagger like clothes. Searing and instant pain filled her mind. It lashed out again, this time hitting her with a strength that knocked her ten feet away from where she had been standing. Adriana felt another blinding flash of pain as blood drummed in her ears and heard the faint noise of crunching bone. She screamed out, desperate for help, but doubtful that any would come.

A rush of adrenaline coursed through her and she tried once more to use her wand after stubbornly refusing to let it go. She tried another spell as it moved towards her, knowing in her heart that it wouldn't work. It seemed to smile at her as it closed in, savoring the fear in its victim's eyes. She shut her eyes tight, not wanting to see Remus when he killed her.

Adriana could feel it as it drew nearer, stepping closer and closer until it was right in front of her. It howled and the sound was one she knew that would haunt her for eternity. The irony of this entire night struck her then and she began to laugh hysterically.

A different snarl from another animal filled her ears and her eyes opened in disbelief as a large black dog leapt forward, knocking the werewolf to the ground before he could deliver another blow to Adriana's crumpled form. Another animal rushed forward into the fray, blocking Remus' path to her. She sat stunned, seeing something familiar but completely unable to place what it was. After a moment that seemed to last a lifetime Adriana managed to scramble to her feet.

She had no idea where her good fortune had come from, but she wasn't going to sit there and wait to see the outcome. She managed, just barely to get to her feet and run for her life. She didn't stop running until she cleared the Dark Forest, afraid to turn back while she still felt the Devil on her heels.

When she finally stopped running Adriana collapsed and began to pray. If there was ever a God she hoped that nothing horrible would happen to her strange protectors. Or to Remus …

A/NMore to come soon. I already have the next chapter written but I am not sure if I will post it just yet. I might wait just until 'Story of a Lonely Guy' gets caught up with this one. There is a lot of stuff that is relevant in both stories so I hate to have one ahead of the other. Hope you enjoy this one, even if it is a little short.