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Warnings: bad languaje, violence.

13. Fresh start

When Sirius arrived to the ministry Peter Pettigrew was being transferred to another cell. Black had always been grossed by the fat man's rat appearance with his crocked large teeth, round face and small blue eyes. That douche dared to wink at Black when he was passing by accompanied by the custodies.

'So James, What's the penalty for attacking a suspect at the ministry?'

'Hmmm…I let's see. 70,000 galleons or 6 months in jail.'

'WOW! That's a lot of money…very well spent.' Sirius ran towards Pettigrew.

'SIRIUS! NO!'

'Son of a bitch! You will rot in Azkaban for what you did to the Longbottoms! But this is for touching MI Remus!' Black was beating Peter so hard that by the third punch the rat's face was a mess of blood.

It took three aurors to disarm Black and rip him apart from Pettigrew. Black fell to the floor petrified but looking completely pleased with himself despite all the yelling from his friend Potter. As soon as he could move Black contacted his lawyer to fix the trouble. After paying the bail Sirus headed to his office. He loved being rich at moments like this.

Black was unusually content, also felt relieved. Using Pettigrew as a punching bag had been expensive but actually very fun. He felt so alive, this time he had something new in his life: a purpose. His impulsivity and obsessive behavior had always left him unsatisfied. Always wanting more money, properties, women, or alcohol. Now he had a balanced life and someone waiting for him at home, someone to care for.

The night he saw Remus so hurt and vulnerable he decided to protect him forever. Sirius could tell that he was not motivated by simple pity, he really liked the boy. A lot. All this time he had this cute young man in front of him and didn't noticed he had all the qualities he found attractive: a lean body, light brown hair, fair skin and amazing golden eyes. Lupin was good looking but what really made him the most beautiful creature in the world was his kind heart.

Looking back this boy had always been a diamond and Sirius had been too arrogant and stupid to see his true beauty. Not only he had ignored him, he also had been so damn horrible since the day of his arrival.

Black wondered if Remus secretly hated him for all the nasty attitude, name calling and his general prickness. His servant was so sweet and forgiving that it was very unlikely he had ill feelings buried in his heart, even so he wanted to compensate him for everything. How could he show his regret? The last time he tried to bribe him all went absolutely wrong. This time he needed to show his sincerity and be much more humble on the daily basis. He had to earn his trust.

Black wanted to go home so badly that he finally fought his paranoia about having assistants at the office. Not everyone was out to get him, he just had to be vigilant in case he felt something was wrong with his new workers. He would have to learn to trust others if he wanted time for himself.

By the afternoon Sirius hurried to the mansion, it was almost time for supper. Remus was asleep in his new bedroom. He was still very weak, even if the potions were very effective they couldn't heal years of abuse and neglect in just few days. There were still marks on his wrists from something like shackles, he always tried to hide them with long sleeves sweaters.

Black decided to let him rest when he heard a little whimper. Remus was having another nightmare, he could tell by the anguish in his face and involuntary moves.

'Hey, you are safe. Remus wake up.' Sirius shacked him gently to wake him.

'AHH! Where…?'

'You are home. Not that I want to be cocky but I'm a hell of a wizard, so you are pretty safe with me.' Sirius said proudly and the servant smiled.

'Thank you master, sorry for the disturbance. This dream was nothing.'

'Do you want to talk about it?'

No, it's just…Well I usually dream about the basement and the punishments. For me it's normal.'

'I understand. Do you want a hug?'

'What?'

'Never mind! Look at the time! I'll bring you portions and delicious food. Wait in here.'

Black was blushing furiously, he had made a fool of himself. He just found out that he fancied the younger man but as far as he knew he didn't liked him back, at least not in that way. The poor boy was recovering from his wounds and Sirius could only think about snogging and touching him, he felt like a franking pervert. This wasn't the right time. Little by little he would proceed.

They both ate in Remus's room, and then Sirius carried his servant chivalrously to the living room so they could watch a movie. They shared the same blanket and the older man let Remus rest his head against his chest when he fell asleep. Sirius had never been so tender with someone, not even with his fiancée. Was used high speed relationships but didn't wanted to scare the boy.

Two days later Lily visited them early in the morning. She wanted to make sure Remus was doing better before that night, when the full moon would rise. No matter how many years passed by the transformations didn't went less painful. The fear was always present and Remus was very grateful that the healer was there to help him cope with the anxiety. Lily Potter was more than glad to help, she grew fond of Remus in those two times she had met him, he was so respectful and sincere, just lovable.

Lily needed to go to St Mungo's to arrange some details for her final stage of pregnancy. There were only two months left until the delivery of her first child. Sirius had to go to work too, but all day he felt guilty for leaving Remus alone. He hurried back home.

As soon as he crossed the door noticed the neatness of the rooms and the delicious smell like chocolate cake.

'Sirius, welcome home!'

'Hi, are you feeling better? The moon will be out in few hours, I think you should lie up.'

'I feel much better. I made you cake, want a piece?'

'Are you sure? You look a bit odd.'

'Odd? No, I'm fine just like in past transformations. Nothing to worry about.'

'Right…I will go to the study to fill some paperwork. You may come with me bring cake and tea for both of us. No buts, you deserve cake too.'

The hours passed, it was almost sunset. Remus flashed Sirius a small grin every time he looked at him, but something was not right. The smile was fake just a facade, the boy had his jaw clenched and was shaking so subtly that even himself was unaware of that movement. He jumped a little at every strange noise. He was trying to be brave so that Sirius wouldn't worry about him even more, but his body was betraying him showing some signs of the terror that was running tough his system.

'Sirius…it's time for me to go. I will see you tomorrow.' Remus smiled again, and turned to leave. In the servant's neck appeared a series of numbers and letter from the registry, this charm made the werewolves get into their cages automatically one hour before the moon was clary visible. Remus walked to the basement where they had his cage, his face had a vacant look like he was in a trance.

Black followed the servant, he wished to watch the full process. The other times he had only waved goodbye to Remus not caring at all what could happen to him, this time he had to know.

The cage had already enlarged and Lupin took of his clothes, and sat in the center of the cage, which automatically locked. He stayed static for the time left, until the pale moonlight came in from the small basement window.

It started with a scream, part human part monster. The claws ripped its way through the fingers. The jaw enlarged painfully to give space to huge sharp fangs. Besides the howls the most terrifying sound was from the bones, breaking and rearranging. It was a mess of blood and screams finally the skin stretched and hair covered the entire body.

Horror…There wasn't another word to describe the hideous scene in front of Black, who was paralyzed with fear. Never in his life he had felt so terrified, he was not only worried about his own safety but for Remus' as well. Where was Remus?! Was he really going to come back after that brutal change of his body?! No way…but he had done it before, right? A howl of the beast made chills run through his spine.

The huge raging wolf was in pain, the silver bars of the cage burned. The tamed wolf nestled in the center of the cage. The amber eyes were filled with agony, they were so beautiful and heartbreaking. It really was Remus…in a different form but with the same soul.

It was so unfair to torture the werewolves in that containers, it wasn't their fault that they got bitten. They were victims. In a moment of complete stupidity, or maybe because he was still in shock, Black managed to open the cage. He expected to free Remus from his suffering in that prisons, the wolf left the cage cautiously like a big puppy.

As soon as the wolf was out his eyes changes radically, from warm amber to a sharp yellow. Without the numbness of the silver the wolf was able to watch and smell his prey.

Human.

The wolf immediately attacked Black, who casted immobilizing spells, which resulted useless against a dark creature. The pure blood wizard was about to learn by the hard way why this creatures inspired that much terror and the meaning of unleashed brute power.

With a blow the beast knocked him down, and his huge paws restrained his arms. Black was about get bitten when he used his last and most desperate trick, he turn into a dog.

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