Midnight Attack

Art walked away from the others and sat under a tree where he tried to regulate his breathing. He was still fighting the effects from the spell and needed to relax his body. Azura came out from his robes and rubbed her head on his cheek before glaring at Alfie.

She gave a loud hiss which caused Art to smile, "Thanks girl but you can't kill him." he said, stroking her head.

She gave his a lick before crawling back into his robes to sleep. Art smiled and shut his eyes. He heard Newt talking to the Aurors and the students whispering to themselves.

After a few minutes later the Hidebehind came to and started thrashing, trying to escape.

Newt called over Art who quickly ran over and knelt beside her. Newt gave a small nod and Art placed his hand on her chest.

The hate and anger was less than last time but still strong causing Art to flinch but he didn't break the connection.

'Calm… stay calm. Nothing will happen to you.' Artland soothed.

The beast still struggled but she was losing energy.

Art tried harder and started to see pieces of her memories… deep in the forest, three large boulders, a hole between the boulders. A man with a large metal object was standing over her with an evil smile.

Art felt the Hidebehinds pain and let out a yell before breaking the connection.

Art fell back on his ass and was gasping for air. His face was covered in sweat and he looked in horror at the Hidebehind.

He crawled back to her and whispered, "I'm sorry, I am sorry for the pain he caused you."

The Hidebehind looked at him with her grey eyes, a single tear fell from her eye.

"What did you find out?" Newt asked slowly.

"A wizard is experimenting on them." Art said with hate, "The pain he caused… we need to find him and kill him."

"That is for me to decide." Anderson said, coming next to him.

Art looked up at him and gave him a cold smile. "He is the cause of the Hidebehinds population. He is trying to create something… a weapon that he can control. The Hidebehinds you see are failures, failed experiments."

Anderson frowned and looked at the Hidebehind. "So where are they?"

"Not sure. We saw three large rocks in the middle of a forest." Art said, looking at Newt.

Newt nodded and spoke to Anderson, "Art assisted me in examining her memories. What he is saying is correct."

"Three large rocks you say?" Jaxon said slowly, rubbing his chin.

"You know of it Jaxon?" Anderson asked.

He nodded, "During our last search we found a place like that. It is at least twenty clicks from here."

"It is too far to travel that today with the students. We will head there first thing in the morning." Alfie said and turned his sights to the Hidebehind, "Dispose of the beast and make camp."

Art's eyes hardened and stepped in front of the Hidebehind. "Not a chance." he said coldly.

"The beast is killing No-Majs and wizards, do you place beasts higher than other humans?"

"Most times, yes. This beast is a product of wizard experiments and has been through more pain than I can describe." Art said calmly.

He walked over to the beast and undid the restraints with his wand. He touch her hand and quietly said, "Find your mate and leave."

The beast looked confused and looked at the others with fear and caution.

Art smiled, "Don't worry about them, go."

The Hidebehind quickly rose to her feet and disappeared into thin air, a bush rustled a few seconds later.

The others stared at Art but he didn't mind them and started to set up his tent. Alfie glared at him while Anderson also gave him a cold look. Jaxon sniggered before he set up his tent while Newt did the same thing.

Justin laughed loudly before running his hand through his long black hair and saying, "Well we better set up camp as well."

Soon the sun fell and the group was sitting around a fire.

"Did you place the wards?" Anderson asked Jaxon.

"Yes, basic but they should do the trick for tonight." he replied, grabbing an apple.

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Art woke up and found his danger sense going off. He quickly ran out of the tent but found the campsite was quiet. He quietly went over to Newt's tent, "M. Scamander!"

He heard a groan and soon Newt emerged from his tent, blurry eyed. "Art?"

"Something is coming. Wake up the others." Art said quietly.

Newt's eyes cleared up instantly and quickly nodded before pulling out his wand. Art slowly approached the edge of camp, his eyes darting back and forth looking for signs.

Nothing seemed out of the ordinary but his Thunderbird sense was giving off a strong warning.

"Attack…" he heard someone whisper in a hoarse voice.

Suddenly the air shimmered and countless Hidebehinds appeared and charged at Art. Though they were clearly Hidebehinds, they weren't at the same time. They were twice as large, over three meters and had red glowing eyes and large canines that protruded from their mouths.

"We are being attacked!" Art yelled before bringing out his wand, starting his own attack.

The camp was in a flurry as people were running out of their tents.

"Impetum Patronus!" Art yelled as two large beasts emerged from his wand and attacked the Hidebehinds.

But there were to many of them and it only slowed them down but it was enough for everyone to prepare.

"Attack to kill! Students stay at the back and provide support!" Anderson yelled, releasing his own spells.

The other Aurors jumped into action and skillfully attacked the Hidebehinds. For a second, it seemed like a stalemate until Art heard that voice again.

"Berserk…"

The Hidebehinds convulsed for a second before their body swelled even larger and their eyes glowed even brighter.

They let out a vicious roar and attacked even more desperately. The Aurors were being pushed back along with Newt and Art. Two beasts broke through and charged at the students.

Justin and Boomer stood firm and casted their spells only to find they did little to nothing to them. Boomer started to panic but Justin used his clans magic and created the same Wampus spell he used against Art in their duel.

It successful killed one Hidebehind but the other sent Boomer flying.

"Boomer!" Rachel screamed and tried to stop the Hidebehind.

Joel jumped in as well and they were able to stall the Hidebehind while the others ran over to Boomer and helped him up.

Another scream rang through the air as Rachel crashed to the ground, a large gash on he face from the Hidebehind. The Hidebehind went to finish the job but Joel stood in front of her, a shield spell surrounded him. The Hidebehind make quick work out of it and it shattered.

Art gritted his teeth, unable to help as he was surrounded by Hidebehinds.

"Azura!" he yelled.

Azura appeared and quickly grew to her large size and swatted the Hidebehinds away.

"Go help them!" he yelled, taking out his sword.

She nodded and took off to help.

Art looked at the Hidebehinds in front of him and his eyes were calm.

'I need to find the man behind this.' he thought as he slashed through a Hidebehind.