A/N: I wanted to make this chapter longer but I felt that the ending was a good place to stop. I hope you guys annoy it!
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Death is part of life. Harry can't deny it, he sees all the time. During missions or normal everyday life.
As a young child who saw his parents murdered, had seen first hand their throats ripped out and then murdered the wolf responsible, death had been a part of Harry's everyday life. He's seen innocents and the guilty die gruesome or humane deaths. Some, maybe most, would say that he was not quite right in the head. And maybe those people are right, but Harry doesn't care about what they think.
Death is a part of his life.
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Blood is also part of his life.
He won't deny that the sticky copper substance is somewhat fascinating, in a weird theory - science kind of way. That this substance that flows through every living beings bodies keeps them sustained and Alive. How he thrums in excitement when he sees the red substance bleed out of his victims.
How it covers every inch of Harry's hands and cloak.
After all, death and blood follow Harry everywhere he goes.
Bloody Red.
How fitting.
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The trio arrived to they're destination in good time and immediately go to find the Inn where Cedric was waiting for them and the details on their mission. The small city in Hufflepuff District was known for being quite peaceful, but the trio easily noticed the tension and fear radiating from the civilians. It looked like the attacks were much worse than the trio originally thought, making them hurry to the meeting place.
Cedric was easy to spot in the small crowd in the inn. He gave a wide smile and a wave. Cedric is quite handsome with his dirty blonde hair and blue eyes and soft smile. Many would have loved to have a partner like Cedric Diggory.
"Hello. Glad you guys could make it." Cedric smiles pleasantly, though a little strained. Harry thinks it's because Cedric was still hung up on Cho Chang.
"Its nice to see you again Cedric." Hermione smiles.
"Yeah Mate." Ron agrees. Harry just smiles and nods. He wasn't particularly close to Cedric but they were on friendly terms. Harry knows that Ron and Hermione had worked with Cedric more than he did, mostly because Harry liked taking on Solo missions. Though he wouldn't mind getting to know a fellow Slayer.
The four of them are quick to begin discussing strategies and what they know so far about the attacks. The wolf pack attacks just before the sun sets completely, making it harder for the civilians to see or protect themselves during the attack. Not that the civilians were weak, but they were inexperienced when it came to hunting wolves.
"I think we should each wait in every direction of the small town in order to see wolves coming." Cedric points out. "From what I've learned last night fighting and the civilians, the wolves don't attack from the same area twice in a row. Making it hard to tell where they will strike from next. They like to keep their prey on guard."
The trio nodded in understanding.
"And if any of us see them, we should shoot up the flares to let the others know." Ron suggested. "That way we can all concentrate on taking out as many as we can before they can cause too many casualties. I recommend that Hermione keep watch for any stragglers when we fight the main pack."
Two hours passed with finishing their plan of attack, making sure that every possible outcome could happen in their favor. The group of four decide to split up and do some patrolling around the small town. Harry had a feeling that Ron and Hermione were in their 'Honeymoon' stage of their relationship and wanted some "alone" time together. Not like they could do much but snog with only a few hours until they had to be ready and focused for their targets.
And Cedric was a really nice guy - probably too nice - Harry had a feeling that was probably one of the reasons Cho had been seeing another guy behind Cedric's back. Not that there was anything wrong with being a nice guy, but Harry knew one had to have a bit of a backbones well, otherwise everyone would just walk over you.
They talked about inconsequential things - little tidbits about themselves that weren't too personal nor too distant - like favorite colors, foods, animals. Things of that nature.
The kept away from the topic of relationships and love, though occasionally commenting about Ron and Hermione and that they hoped the duo were taking their "patrol" seriously instead of just snogging.
All too soon, the group met up at the Inn to ready for their mission.
Rifles were checked to be in good condition, extra ammunition upon their persons and anything they would need to make sure that the mission was a success.
Ron went to the North, Hermione the East, Cedric the South and Harry to the West. All major points of the city with a Slayer to see a future attack. Harry crouched on top of the roof he had perched himself upon. His rifle ready and loaded. His Red cloak moved softly with the breeze, though not enough for anyone to notice him. The sun was setting, casting an orange-red tinge upon the city. It was quite beautiful.
Emerald green eyes watched every single movement despite the sun's rays making it much more difficult with its glare. So far nothing seem to be out of the ordinary except people hurrying into their homes, in hopes of being safe from the large predators. Windows and doors were shut and locked and barricade, and Harry couldn't fault them for trying to hide away while leaving the Slayers to deal with the problem. After all, they were the professional wolf killers while most of these people were not.
Just as Harry was wondering if the wolf pack was going to attack this night or in this area, he saw them. The Alpha lead the pack with loud growls and snarls, many were half transformed with their ears, tails, and sharp claws and teeth gleaming from the last rays of the sun. Harry wasted no time shooting his flare to let the others know the pack was coming from the West.
The pack wasn't large like some of the others he had seen or fought but there was a good amount that would make it difficult for him to battle alone.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Gunshots echoed, wolves dropping dead or wounded like flies. Harry makes sure to hit any major arteries, in order to dwindle their numbers. Green eyes never move from his targets, not even when Harry knows that both Cedric and Ron are nearby as well. Seeing the Slayers taking out their numbers quickly and efficiently, the Alpha howls towards the others to make a hasty retreat.
But the four Slayers know that the wolves will be back and prepared to face them.
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