Luna's werewolf form was smaller and bulkier than the shadowy creature in front of her, yet its size and unsightly appearance had nothing to do with the paralyzing fear Luna endured. What caused her such feeling was her ignorance about the cryptid she was currently facing.
puppeteer cryptids were widely spread around the world and the lore about them was extensive, yet all of the tales and recounts of encounters agreed that their weakness lied in their vessels. It didn't matter how strong or ancient a puppeteer was, as soon as the vessel was destroyed the cryptid was supposed to also disappear.
Luna's confusion left her exposed which the puppeteer took as an invitation to leave a gashing wound in her abdomen after she failed to block. As a result, a long red streak of blood was painted over a patch of missing fur, yet it wasn't enough to take her down.