I apologize for that trippy type chapter. Those were two characters from two comics by Jhonen Vasquez. Any who…this chapter is dedicated to…wacky-tarz again 'cause I think I stole another idea from her.

Chapter Twelve

Once in a Blue Moon

The full moon came on a Tuesday. That day, Remus was more exhausted than usual. Madison noticed this and was worried.

"Remus, are you okay? You look more tired than usual this time." Madison said at breakfast.

"I'm fine. Don't worry. I'll be fine come Saturday." Remus assured her.

"Who said I was going to the dance with you! You haven't asked me yet!" Madison replied, smirking.

"Ah yes. So sorry, dear. My love, will you do me the honor of joining me for this Yuletide Celebration?" Remus asked, smiling weakly.

"Well…you see…I have already gotten a few offers…" Madison began.

"MADISON!" Remus shouted.

"I'm kidding. I would love to go to the dance with you." Madison said, cheerfully.

"Good. I can't wait." Remus said as he leaned across the table and gave her a quick kiss.

"Come on now! No snogging at the table! We've told you over and over again." James said as he sat down next to Lily.

"Hello James." Lily said as she casually dodged a blueberry muffin flying at James's head.

"What the hell! Madison!" James yelled as he pulled the blueberries out of his hair. Madison looked up from her plate innocently.

"What?"

"Never mind. Lily, don't forget. I have to be Prongs tonight." James said, whispering the last part.

"I haven't forgotten. Promise me you'll be safe." Lily said back to him.

"I always am." James said sincerely.

That day, Remus went up to the Hospital Wing at lunch. Usually, he would force his way through the day and leave after his last class. He was laying in a bed shortly after arriving in the Hospital Wing. Suddenly, Madison came running into the Wing carrying what looked like a calendar but with moons on it.

"What's wrong?" Remus asked, sitting up.

"Remus, what does the term 'Blue Moon' mean to you?" Madison asked, panting. Remus sat up straighter and his eyes went wide.

"Why? Is tonight a Blue Moon?" Remus asked in a panicked voice. Madison nodded and handed him the calendar.

"What does it mean?" Madison asked as she sat down on his bed next to him.

"Blue Moons are a werewolf's nightmare. I've only experienced one. You are weaker prior to the full moon, which explains why I am so tired. Then, when the moon rises, it's like steroids. You are stronger and more violent." Remus said.

"It hurts more, doesn't it?" Madison asked, reading his thoughts.

"Well…" Remus began, avoiding her gaze.

"It does. Don't deny it. I can see the fear in your eyes." Madison said, lifting his chin up with her finger.

"Don't worry about me. I can handle it." Remus assured her.

"I'm your girlfriend. I have to worry. It's in my job description." Madison replied jokingly.

"If you have a free period tomorrow, come visit me. I probably won't be back to the school until late and I would really like to see you." Remus asked.

"I will. Oh damn. My free period is almost up. I better run." Madison said as she gave him a kiss good bye.

"Bye, Madi. I'll see you tomorrow I hope." He replied as she began to leave.

"You can count on it. I love you." She called back to him as she exited the Hospital Wing.

"I love you, too." Remus said to himself.

After her final class of the day, Lily was walking down the hall to her Dorm. She was approached by a group of girls known for being extremely jealous of her and James.

"Hello, Evans." One said as they circled around her.

"What do you want, White?" Lily asked bitterly.

"Just to talk. How are things between you and James?" Jasey White asked coldly.

"Fine. Why?"

"Oh you poor thing! You don't know, do you?" Another one, Laurie Livermore said.

"Know what?" Lily asked, slightly panicked.

"He's been cheating on you. Laurie saw him snogging Allie Kiffemeyer last night in the Library." Jasey explained.

"You're lying! He…he wouldn't…" Lily tried to explain to herself.

"Stop lying to yourself. You know it's true." Jasey spat maliciously. Tears welled up in Lily's eyes.

Lily turned and ran back to her dorm. She collapsed as she reached the Portrait Hole. The girls couldn't be right. Could they? James was out late the night before. He said he was in the Library studying. Lily felt rage course through her veins. They were right. All of the facts added up. She stood up and spoke the password with a vicious tone. The Portrait swung open and she wiped her tears furiously. James was lying on the couch with a book propped up on his legs.

"Hey Lils…what's wrong?" James asked as he saw her tear-stained cheeks. Lily didn't say a word. She just walked right up to him and slapped him with all her might.

"How could you? HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?" She screamed.

"Do what? What's going on!" James asked, clutching his cheek.

"Do not lie to me, Potter. Don't you dare!" Lily said dangerously as tears began to well up in her eyes again.

"I'm not, Lily. Please. Please just tell me what I did so I can fix it!" James pleaded.

"Where were you last night?" Lily asked.

"Working in the Library." James replied.

"Were you alone?"

"Well, there were other people in the Library, but I was sitting alone." James explained.

"What about Kiffemeyer? Was she there?" Lily asked.

"I think so…yeah. She came up and started talking to me. I told her I was busy and she wouldn't leave me alone so I left. Nothing happened, Lily!" James explained. Lily slapped him again.

"I told you not to lie to me! They saw you! They saw you with HER!" Lily shouted as she broke down in tears again.

"Who? Who said that!" James asked, catching her before she fell. Lily hit him and shoved him away.

"White and Livermore."

"And you believed them! Lily I thought you were smarter than that. Lils, I love you. I would never hurt you." James tried to explain.

"Goodbye James." Lily shook his hand off of her and left the dorm. James watched her leave with a solemn expression. As soon as she was gone, James ran up to his room and pulled out the map. The Marauder's Map.

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." James said and the whole of Hogwarts was laid out before him. James quickly located the two girls. He grabbed his wand and went after them. He was not going to lose Lily like this. He found them on the third floor by the bathroom.

"What did you do!" James asked loudly as he approached them.

"Why hello James. How are you this fine evening?" Jasey said, smiling. James grabbed her throat and pushed her up against the wall.

"What did you do to her?" James said through gritted teeth. Jasey tried talking but couldn't breathe. James released her and she fell to the ground.

"I only told that mudblood what was sure to happen. Why are you still with her James? You could have me." Jasey said, standing up. James raised his fist and pulled it back, but stopped. He didn't hit girls. Instead his hand clutched his wand.

"REPELLO!" He shouted pointing his wand at her. She flew back into the wall and collapsed again. James walked over to her and knelt down beside her.

"I will never be with you as long as I have Lily, nor would I be with you if I didn't have her. Why would I want Hell, when I have tasted Heaven?" James whispered coldly in her ear. James turned to leave when suddenly he stopped and stood over Jasey again.

"She is NOT a mudblood. She may be muggle-born but she is ten times more clean and pure than you could ever be. And, if I remember correctly, her grades are better than mine. And mine are better than yours by a frightening amount. If I ever hear you call her a mudblood again, I will cause you more pain than your blonde head can comprehend!" James shouted as he left and went straight to Gryffindor Tower. As soon as he walked in, the world blew up and my tale is done.

"Really?" Said Filler Bunny.

"Nah…I'm just screwing with ya!"

As soon as he walked in, Sirius came up to him.

"Prongs, what's going on? Lily ran in here crying and Madison and Cara took her up to their room." Sirius explained.

"Lily's here? It's White and Livermore! They told her that I've been cheating on her! I've got to fix this." James said, making a run for the girls' staircase.

"Look, we've got to go to Moony now. He needs us. The girls know how much you love her. They'll talk to her." Sirius said comfortingly.

"I hope so, Padfoot. I hope so." James said as he and Sirius made their way out of the Common Room. Madison and Cara were in fact talking to Lily.

"I'm with James, Lily. You shouldn't trust those cows. Believe him. He would want you to believe him. Trust me, I would know." Madison said.

"And I agree with Madison. James loves you too much. Plus, I saw him in the Library last night. He was reading a Quidditch book and working on new plays. Allie Kiffemeyer did come up to him. He told her to sod off because he was busy. Then he left. Lily trust him!" Cara exclaimed.

"I…I just don't know. I need to think. I'm going back to my dorm. The boys have left already, I'm sure." Lily said as she left the room. She was walking down the corridor when she heard footsteps that were not her own. She turned around to see Jasey White standing there.

"Hello Evans." She said coldly. Five more girls came out from the shadows and surrounded Lily.

"What's going on? What are you doing…STAY AWAY FROM ME!" Lily shrieked as they closed in on her.

Well…that is chapter…12? Yeah…12. What a cliff-hanger, huh? Oh…by the way…for all of those who read Civil Blood I updated chapter two…but I replaced the author's note so it isn't showing up…go read and review it anyway…along with reviewing this chapter…cause you know you love me…