Imprint
By PurpleInk536
Full Summary [Pairings: Jacob Jane, takes place right after Eclipse When Jacob Black meets Jane Volturi in the forest, his life turns into turmoil—more than his usual dose of chaos, that is. When the person you fall for is strictly off-limits, will you follow the rules or will you throw the rule book out the window?
A/N: If this idea for a fanfic has already been shared with the community, please do not consider this as an act of plagiarism. Think of it as another version of the concept of Jacob Black imprinting on a vampire. If this idea has not yet been shared and I am the first author who has attempted to contemplate on the outcomes of a werewolf imprinting on a vampire, then does a happy dance! Enjoy! XD
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters that have been solely created by Stephenie Meyer.
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CHAPTER ONE: First Sight
Branches and leaves brushed Jacob Black's tanned skin as he ran through the dense forest. The wind whipped his curly hair as his legs pumped under him, running aimlessly into the deeper parts of the wood. His heart thundered against his throat as he pushed the forest's foliage out of his path. He bit his bottom lip as sweat trickled down his forehead, glistening in the moonlight. Without thinking of what direction he was running towards, without worrying about where he'll end up, he ran.
'Jacob! I want you to come back here right now!'
'Turn around, Jacob!'
'What are you doing!'
The pack's menacing threats and commands roared in Jacob's mind. Quickly, Jacob blocked out the commotion of growls, orders, and profanities in his mind. The pack must be furious, especially Sam. He knew what he was doing—straightforwardly defying Sam's orders—was brash and he would probably have to pay for it afterwards. But Jacob kept on running. Using his newfound talent of temporarily severing the connection of his mind with the rest of the La Push werewolf pack, he decided to keep his whereabouts secret. The voices slowly faded from echoing howls to faint whispers. Jacob knew that Sam and the others could no longer hear his thoughts---the thoughts that woke him up in the middle of the night and the thoughts that fueled his anger and frustration at the moment. He was alone.
"Why don't you go and steal Bella away from that bloodsucker, you idiot, if you want her so bad?"
Leah Clearwater's bitter voice returned to Jacob, so suddenly that Jacob was sure she had broken through his barrier. Leah had been a hard person to deal with ever since she had become one of them. Although her strength and speed were great additions to the pack, her cynicism and acrimony was a large nuisance to all. Her transformation into a werewolf had come as a surprise, and had caused her father, Harry's, death. Harry's werewolf traits were expected to have been passed down to Seth, Leah's younger brother, but Leah had been gifted as well.
Ever since then, all of the La Push werewolves had to suffer "listening" to her unwelcome thoughts and opinions of Sam's betrayal and Embry's true father---thoughts that only caused awkwardness and hostility among the pack.
In the black cover of the night, Jacob ran. As the clouds momentarily shrouded the full moon, casting an ominous shadow above the land, a single tear was swept from his russet-brown cheek and was carried into the night's wind.
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Jane's nose twitched. Quickly, she leaned on the oak to her right and sniffed. Her face twisted in disgust as she caught the scent again.
'An enemy,' she thought to herself. 'I'm sure of it.'
She sniffed the air again. The acrid scent seemed stronger.
'Only one,' thought Jane, a mischievous light reaching her maroon eyes.
The scent was getting closer. And it seemed to get stronger by the moment. The enemy was moving fast—towards her. She grinned and a pair of sharp fangs glinted in the moonlight.
'Perfect.'
She started to skulk towards the scent, her movements fluid and graceful, and prepared to hunt.
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Jacob continued running. He panted as his bare feet pelted the soft ground. Suddenly, with a quiet gasp of surprise, he stopped. The crickets were silent and the luminous moon peeked at him through the clouds. He raised his nose and tasted the air.
"A bloodsucker," he growled out loud. A loud snarl resounded from deep inside his throat. He sniffed again. The scent was unfamiliar so it was not one of the Cullen vampires. It was someone else. His body dropped low to the ground and he quickly transformed in one sudden turn of his feet. Jacob's tall frame was replaced by a crouching reddish-brown long haired wolf, tense and alert for any movement nearby. His dark black eyes shone as he raised his snout and howled. Cautiously, he started to follow the scent.
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Jane's ears picked up the sad howl and she smiled, excited. She liked it when they got into it, too. Most vampires did. Her teeth glinted in the moonlight as she licked her red, luscious lips. She continued her slow noiseless steps through the plants and trees that covered the path.
She stopped to listen, her sensitive ears searching. Nothing.
'The wolf is cautious,' she admitted to herself. 'Nevertheless, I am cautious as well.'
She resumed her hunt, her slow steps breaking into a feline swagger. Then she abruptly stopped, coming into a clearing.
Her adversary was near. Near enough. And he—that is, if it was a he---was coming straight towards her.
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Jacob began to run, breaking his slow and cautious trot. He knew that the clearing was not far ahead. He also knew that the bloodsucker was there. But he was also sure that he---that is, if the bloodsucker was a he---was not allowed anywhere near La Push.
Coming into the clearing he slowed and crouched, ready to pounce. He scanned the other edge and came to rest on her. His breath stopped. His already pounding heart raced. His skin tingled with a million tiny electric shocks. His dark black eyes froze on the creature. And he went blank.
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Jane tensed as the wolf entered the clearing. Her nose twitched again---the scent suddenly changed form utterly disgusting to a strong and pleasant aroma. She shook her head and wondered at the sudden change of smell.
"Hello," she greeted, her voice smooth as silk. She smiled, showing the wolf her sharp fangs.
But the wolf did not move. It seemed as if it had frozen the moment it had laid eyes on her. She took a step towards the wolf. The wolf turned and ran.
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Imprinting was the term used when werewolves find their "soul mates". A werewolf can tell who their soul mate is with just one look. Only three of the La Push werewolves had Imprinted. Sam had Imprinted on Emily, his ex-girlfriend's second cousin. Jared had Imprinted on a girl he sat next to in class, Kim, oblivious of her presence until the day he Imprinted. And Quil had Imprinted on Emily's niece, 2-year-old Claire. Although Claire's age may indicate a scandal, Quil's Imprinting does not involve anything sexual or romantic; he will simply become whatever Claire needed him to be, whether it be a brother or a lover.
Jacob knew all of this. Jacob understood all of this.
What he doesn't understand, as he ran wildly through the forest back towards La Push, was why---or even how---he could…
Jacob growled, furious with himself. Of course, he didn't. He couldn't. It was impossible. Vampires were the werewolves' enemy. Mortal enemies. They were supposed to hate each other.
But as Jacob raced through the dense forest, the only image that came to his mind were that of a tall gorgeous girl, her hair as black as night, her eyes dark pools of beauty, and her sharp fangs glinting dangerously in the moonlight as she flashed him a breathtaking smile.
A/N: I actually turned this fanfic in for homework. My ELA teacher told me to write a story using eight of the eleven vocabulary words that he gave us and I came up with this… and got full points! My teacher loved it… XD I hope you did, too! Give me feedback, criticism, whatever! Just please review… Thank you!
[Okay, I had to re-convert this again to a story. Thanks to The Consequences of Love for catching my mistake. I always bunch Quil and Embry together, so sometimes I get confused. Thanks, again. XD
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