A new meeting (Creatures ONLY)

Daciana was definately listening as the argument ran on. She didn't intend to get anymore involved but she just couldn't keep her temper. Swooping down again and lading near the dragon she raised her voice, "I tell you that you can NEVER trust a human especially a muggle. But even the magical folks are sneaky, thoughtless, biased and treatcherous. I say we need to keep any interaction with them to the barest minimum. If you don't many of you standing here will not be here next year at this time. I have been watching humans for many years and found very few that were worth much more than meat for a quick meal when the good stuff isn't available. I will stand with my fellow creatures, regardless of your decision, but I felt it my duty to put out my thoughts."

Without waiting for any replies, Daciana once again flew to her perch and waited to see what would happen.

Cain was a little bit ruffled with the Vampires presence, he had told the two other centaurs to stay away expressly but it seemed as if Ipolani's and Faia's stubborness had meant that he was now having to be on his guard around all of the other creatures.

They had grown considerably in number, which was good for the cause, but he did not know or trust all of the creatures, as such, he was always making sure that his sister and his neice were safe, and not being threatened by any of the other members.

At the idea that they start meeting with humans Cain frowned lightly and waited until it was his turn to speak;

"I have nothing against humans, they are good creatures for the most part, but some evil willed ones spoil their kind and we must all be sure that we trust these humans who are coming into our group before we even begin to think about letting them." he said, calmly.

She listen to what opinion being throw about humans. They can be mean yes but she was just mainly listening quietly she did not know much about others. She meet few good human wizard they seemed all right she saw nothing bad. But then again she was blind and could not see threat when there front of her because she was blind.

She had opinion but she listen all the same but it seemed to her that other creatures where holding discrimination just liked the human do with each other that they do that is. It seem to her that us creature must be bigger then that. That was just her opinion then that human.

Hmm?If other put mask one identity they could wear mask and other such things. " Then she spoken up would that help the other creature she had thought it over she hope that would be it and she look over she did not know who spoken of identity and such things.

Eve sighed as she listened to everyone's opinion, she agreed with some and some she did not agree than she felt another siren come she blinked and looked and noticed it was another siren, Eve sighed and rubbed her eye's she blinked and heard the vampires opinion and nodded inwardly.

Eve had no idea why she was there, she just knew she had to be there Eve knew no one liked her so what was the point to try to get along with them Eve sighed and leaned against a rock and she stared at the ground " I agree the vampire you could give them the results of the meetings but keep some of our identies secret" Eve said cooly she sighed and stared at the ground again.

Humphrey walked into the moonlit clearing and noticed a large number of people in it. He walked up to the group of people and introduced himself. "Hello, I am Humphrey Williams. I am a werewolf third year Hogwarts student. Is this where the creatures gather?" he asked to the group in general. Many of the people looked like they could very well be monsters, but he didn't really know for sure.

Zara could sense the presence of another hogwarts student nearby. She tried to stay behind a few creatures so she wouldn't be noticed.

When she saw who it was, she was shocked. It was Humphrey. Zara didn't know him all that well, but she did remember meeting him one day through her good friend Keiba.

"He's a werewolf too?"

She slowly walked up to him. "Humphrey, you're a werewolf too? When did this happen?" she asked him quietly.

"Zara???" he asked, shocked that she was here. "Why are you here? Why are all these people meeting here? I have no idea what is going on." Humphrey explained to her.

"Whoa, wait a second. Zara, how did you know I am a werewolf? I have only told one person I am one. It happened five months ago, while I was returning from a hike. Got bit on the left hip, but then it healed up and barely left a scar. Then I knew I was one, and I changed into one..." he said, shuddering slightly at the thought.

"How long have you been one? I noticed you said a werewolf too." he asked her.

"I realize I just newly became a werewolf and just got here. But, I would be willing to talk to some of the students in my year at Hogwarts if we want representation. Nobody knows about me except for Zara here, and one girl in Gryffindor. But, I've made sure she won't tell anyone." Humphrey spoke up.

"Finding good humans sounds like a job I would love to do. If you guys would let me that is. Maybe Zara could help me at Hogwarts too?" he asked the group.

Iola was a girl who Humphrey had seen a couple of times in the hallways but never spoken to before. When she told him that she thought she knew a good Hufflepuff who saved her from a plant he smiled at her. "Thanks for info Iola, if you tell me his name I will consider him as one of the good humans. Thank you for letting me know about him Iola, I appreciate it." Humphrey said. It was true, the information could be used to help determine a good human from a bad one.

"Do any of you know anybody else at Hogwarts who they think may be a good human? If you do, tell me. Maybe compile a list of names with their house and year. So that when I am looking for good humans I can do so in an organized manner." he said, addressing the whole group in general.

Daciana became intrigued at the thought of a 'good' human and against her better judgement glided to the ground and took a seat near the large dragon. She felt more of a kinship with him as they had both lived many years and seen the interaction of humans, magical folk and creatures evolve. Although she still was not sure how the group viewed her presence she felt that she needed to be here, not just for herself but to honor the memory of her mother.
She was amazed at the different creatures who had assembled and was at least heartened by the thoughts that most of them had at least agreed not to have humans at the meetings. It would have been very difficult for her to control her anger if they had been allowed to just show up without prior warning, or reason.
The leader seemed to be very wise for his years and she saw that he was able to control the tension between races well. As she watched him her respect grew and she knew that no matter what his decision was she would follow it to the best of her ability even if the rest of the creatures didn't feel a trust in her. She knew it was time to let go of some of the hatred that had built up for decades.

Benedict was listening to what they all were saying, and letting it all play out. Everyone seemed to share the same idea, even though some of them, especially the Fury, seemed to hate the thought of bringing humans into it at all. But the young one, the elf shared a very good point. He then looked on as another person joined them. Humphrey Williams a werewolf. Zara seemed to know him, so he was probably all right.

But then he started telling the creatures what to do. Benedict knew enough of these creatures to know that being told what to do was not the best way to go around things. Especially from a third year student at Hogwarts. But he was a werewolf, that was true, Benedict could sense it, just like he knew Ostanda was one some weeks back.

"That is enough Mr. Williams. There will be no scouting the area for good or bad students," he said harshly, "I do not even know if I can trust you. Walking in here and shouting out that you can find people to trust. We are not looking for people to trust, I am very sure each and everyone of us has at least one person they can rely on, be they creatures or humans. That is not what we're looking for.

"We are looking for change. And change must come. I agree with Iola Avalon. She shows a fair point. We need to keep people updated to our movements, or they might attack us for no reason. But the identity of the creatures come first. I will never let that slip. You all have my word on that. I agree with you all; humans have never given me a reason to trust them, but we need to let them know we're out there. I think it to be a good idea to mingle with them, let them know of our existence so they do not abolish us like they once did. That is my encouragement to you.

"As for now, the question of humans we trust will be put aside. First of all, we must learn to trust each other," he finished calmly, looking at them all, "We cannot trust another party before we trust ourselves. Is that agreed upon?"

Nobelio wrinkled his nose repulsively at the young werewolf. Such a pompous attitude. If he hadn't met young Airen and Charlotte, he would've had a bad impression of the third years. Humphrey was a nice kid, no doubt, but he talked too much. He was thankful when Benedict shut him up.

The ancient dragon was glad that a few creatures seemed to share his view of humans. He looked down to his left as Daciana came to sit new to him. She seemed to have the most hate for humans. He didn't judge her though. If his family had been killed when he was young, he was sure that he'd have the same feelings.

"Agreed," his deep voice boomed. "If we allow humans into our meetings when we distrust one another, then they'll be able to split us apart."

"I'm sorry if I made a mistake. I only just became a werewolf a couple months ago. To be honest, I don't know much about how humans treat creatures like us. All I know is that there are some prejudices toward them in general. If I overstepped my bounds I didn't now it. But, now I do, I won't make that mistake again." Humphrey said, trying to explain himself. He did not want to get on any of their bad sides.

"I was just trying to be helpful. If anybody can help me get used to being a werewolf, it is you guys. It is still difficult for me, it is a big change." he said. What he said was true, hee was glad he had found these people. If he was going to learn to get used to this, these people could help him.

Zara walked up to Benedict. She understood how Humphrey must have been feeling. Zara didn't really remember much from her childhood. But she got a letter from her dad a few weeks ago explaining how she was changed. She finally understood how she got to be the wolf she is today.

Zara knew Humphrey was a bit of a chatterbox. "I'm sure he didn't mean any harm, Benedict. If it's alright with you, I'd be happy to help Humphrey learn our ways" Zara said kindly.

"I think we should give him some wolfsbane for starters," Zara added.

This centaur was rather quiet which was not usually she was not chatterbox not of some creature she just stood there listening about how the boy become a werewolf and then he chat on and on. But she rather bored by the subject that they where going on and on about. She just listen to them but they had point all the same maybe this and that.But still it was dangerous when it came to other creatures such as that when she could not see if there was dangers but still listen to each of there life stories. They where going on about everything she was rather quiet about the whole event.

Daciana listened impatiently while the young pup tried to explain his actions. She wasn't quite sure she could trust him. He had been so eager to find "trustworthy" humans and go against what it seemed to be a majority consensus. She was pleased when the elder stood and made his point that even the creatures didn't trust each other. She had never been trusted herself and so found it hard to trust others. The leader of the meeting was slowly but surely gaining in that department though. He had a smart mind and a slightly suspicious one that made her feel more comforatable with his leadership.

She raised her head as they continued and muttered, not all that quietly, "Why don't we get on with business. all the talking about history won't change the future. We have families we must protect and a world to save. I say leave the humans out of this for the time being and try to get ourselves organized. We need to learn to work together, not socialize!!!"

Lucian wasn't nervous anymore, he was just rather annoyed. All of those British children just seemed to be using it as some kind of a social gathering, which it obviously was not. He growled a little bit, he was supposed to be in the same boat as the new werewolf pups but right now all he wanted was to smack them round the face until they stopped talking.

He sighed in an attempt to drain some of his anger. Unfortunately it was still there, just buried beneath a mask for now. He drumming his fingers against his knee,

"Why don't we focus on the issues instead of how we became what we are?" he said with a frown, "Leave that for later. I don't think everyone here cares after all."

Austin had watched. And waited. And then watched some more. It was interesting how new-found pups would socialise so much in a meeting that was clearly meant to be serious. After all, all meetings were serious. That meant that important subjects were to be discussed; how one turned was definitely not something worth discussing. Neither was the whole 'trusting' issue. No creature could trust humans, wizards or other creatures. At least, Austin didn't, and he knew others who didn't either.

"Wise words." He finally commented to Lucian, after having watched and listened for around an hour. Hr faced the others. "If we have newbies socialising like they are, then it shows that the interest in our world is slipping, and that will put your families at risk as you wouldn't be paying attention. Trusting someone is a big thing, and most creatures don't trust anyone. So showing up here stating that you wish for trustworthy people is a waste of time." He ran a hand through his short black hair. "I personally think we shouldn't discuss this matter further though. It can be spoken about somewhere else sometime when we're not all trying to protect ourselves from danger, eh?"

Of course, it was by no means Humphrey's fault that he was so curious and wished for someone to trust so much. Austin remembered how he had been like that at first, but he ended up being alone in the end. Maybe someone he could trust was exactly what the newbie needed...but whoever it was he wouldn't find it in the wizarding world.

Humphrey listened to people who had been creatures for longer than he had. They had more experience, and as he listened, he started to understand. After thinking about it, he knew they were probably right. Now was not the time to try and bring regular humans into the equation.

"Trusting people has always been a delicate issue, in every society there are those who clash against each other. I know it is dangerous to try, and I agree it should be brought up at a later date. You show a lot of wisdom, umm...what's your name?" he asked the newcomer. Humphrey walked up to shake his hand.

He knew he had been lucky that his closest friends had taken the werewolf news so well. It was the exception, not the rule, that friends would continue to be friends after being bitten, and became a Werewolf. It was sad, but true; it was very similar to racist issues in society.

Austin smirked at that. The trusting issue was probably coming here now. He thought that he had managed to explain to the newbie that no one trusted anyone; that meant no friends, no introductions. Well, to him, at least. If people wanted to know who he was, they would need to stalk him, for he would never reveal his identity unless absolutely necessary. He knew that Benedict probably knew who he was; then again, he knew who all creatures were...but anyone else? Probably not.

"It is not wisdom. It is merely an opinion." He replied, his nearly blank though still amused expression in place. "But thanks anyway, I guess. My identity isn't revealed to anyone I do not know...or trust, for that matter." It was like he brushed him off in the coolest way.

"I completely understand where you are coming from. Trusting is hard for me as well, but I am the newcomer, and if anybody is going to be able to help me get accustomed to being a Werewolf, it is this group of people. Well, creatures, I suppose I should say." Humphrey smiled at the cool, nonchalant attitude this guy had.

"So, what was this meeting originally called for anyways?" he addressed the group at large. Humphrey's natural curiosity was piqued at the moment. Literally, he had just been walking and came across them. A total shock to him, but it was a good thing in his opinion. These people probably wouldn't judge him as much as others would.

"Do you really expect us to believe you don't know why we are here?" Daciana spoke up. "If you don't know, and weren't told about this meeting, how did you know to come. Fellow creatures, this young pup, talks about trusting humans, and acts like he doesn't know what we are doing. are we to trust him? I think we ought to have him checked out before anything more is decided in his presence. this meeting is vital to our continued existence and any intruder who is not trustworthy should be dealt with immediately!!"

Walking up to Humphrey, she sniffed him out, and walked around him as if checking for weapons, potions or anything that could record their discussion. Then went back to sit by the Elder.

Zara felt things were getting out of hand. Everyone seemed to dislike Humphrey. He was just a boy.

She watched as Daciana sniffed him and examined him. When the creature finished, Zara went and stood in front of Humphrey. "Was that really necessary? I think you're being a little hard on him. He's just a boy. Since he's new to all this, wouldn't you all think its a little scary and unusual for him? We should welcome him into the world of creatures," she confidently said.

She knew that what she said may have made perhaps a few creatures dislike her, but she meant it. "He's a bit of a chatterbox, yes. But do you not realise that he's thinking of us? He wants to find people that we can trust," she added.