Torie had been up on the fourth floor near the library coming from the owlery when he looked out the window and was pretty sure he'd seen Azura heading out onto the grounds. He had made a promise to himself that he'd ask her to go to do something just the two of them. Not a date...nope....maybe... He made his way down the stairs and out of the castle, heading towards the lake where he'd seen her going.

He saw her off in the distance and hurried towards her when suddenly the acromantula spoke and shivers went down his spine as he heard the voice. NOOOO! Not them again! Why?!?!?! His eyes went wide as he turned towards it not too far from Azura. Mum and dad said they were safe! What was the spell they'd taught him?! Merlin, every thought went right out of his head.

"Azura...." he called out. Trying to keep his voice steady. Yes, get away from the spider! NO SPIDERS! At least that was one thing he agreed on with the other students! Back away!