Nate jumped through the tent flaps and landed softly on all fours on the green grass outside. He let out a low growl as he surveyed the crowd. A few saw him and backed away, letting out gasps of fright and shock. Nate ran down the main thoroughfare on all fours, in pursuit of the main who had tried to hurt Esmerelda. He could feel his new found strength and power, something he found exhilarating. He felt the cool night air blow through his long fur.
A young boy saw Nate run by and turned to his mother. "Mommy, that doggy was wearing pants."
"That's nice, honey," replied his mother, her attention focused on the food stand she was ordering from.
Nate easily leaped over the exit turnstiles and ran into the parking lot. He dashed between the cars, chasing the scent of the unknown man. He caught up to him as the man was trying to unlock his car. Nate leaped through the air, tackling him to the ground. It took a moment for the man to realize what was happening when he looked up and took in Nate's beastly visage. He was about to swipe at the man with a clawed hand when he suddenly stopped. He realized what he had become and as he came to it, he saw his beastly exterior start to melt away. In a matter of a couple of moments, he was back to his normal human self, dressed only in a pair of tattered slacks.
"That's enough of that," said a voice behind him. Nate turned around and saw an older woman standing there.
Nate stood up and looked at the old woman.
"I apologize for my daughter. While she knows how to use her power, she does not know how to use it responsibly," said the old Woman.
"That's okay, I rather enjoyed it actually," replied Nate.
The Old woman smiled at Nate, then turned to the man on the ground. "Leave here now sir and let me never set eyes on you again, lest I let this gentleman here transform again and really tear you to pieces. And from here on forth, you will treat women with respect. If you do not, I curse you now to transform into a hideous beast for the rest of your days!"
"Oh god," cried out the man as he got to his feet and ran away, forgetting about his car.
"Now, then, for you young man," said the old woman. "My daughter's control over you is broken, but you may keep the gift she gave you, provided you use it responsibly."
Nate quickly nodded. "Of course."
"For if you do not, you shall lose your power," she said, smiling. She then walked back into the carnival, leaving Nate standing in the middle of the parking lot, taking in all that had happened.