Present (3rd person POV)
Jacob walked into the familiar forest and noticed it still looked the same. He couldn't believe he had just now come back. He wondered how everyone was. He had left the day Bella did for Italy. He knew she was one of them, he just knew it. And he couldn't stand it.
Walking the familiar path to Sam's he noticed the huge paw prints on the dirt floor. Letting a smile relax his face he kept walking. Finally the small cottage came into view. He wondered what his Alpha would say or do. He felt the guilt build up inside of him and pushed it away. He had to live his life, since he couldn't do it here. He walked straight up to the door and knocked. He heard footsteps coming to the door and open it.
Sam opened the door and stood still trying to actually figure out who this man was in his doorway. That was when he realized it was Jacob Black. "Jacob?" He asked skeptically.
"Hey Sam. I'm home." Jacob said looking at Sam intently.
Sam stood still and finally motioned for him to come in. As Jacob walked past Sam into the house, Sam gritted his teeth in anger. Why now? Why did he come back now? Fuck! Bella's gonna shit bricks. Shit I've gotta do something. Sam thought trying a way to keep him from finding out about Bella living on the Rez, with Paul and Rachel.
"So what took you so long to come home?" Sam asked casually.
He was about to answer when a crash came from the entryway of the kitchen. They both looked over to see a shaking Emily, whose eyes were wide.
"What are you doing here?" She seethed. Jacob was taken back. This was the first time he ever remembered Emily even having a hint of anger. She was downright livid.
"I came home, Em. I'm home for good." Jacob said sighing. He didn't know what was going on, but he knew something was up.
Emily felt her tears rising in her eyes as she looked to Sam, who discreetly shook his head making sure Jacob didn't see him. Emily bit her lip and said quietly. "I'm leaving. I'm gonna go see Rachel and Paul. We've got to get everything ready for tomorrow's bonfire."
Sam nodded, feeling a bit of guilt because he was supposed to help Bella, with a suit she was trying to fix for tomorrow. Looks like plans have changed. "Tell her I said I'm sorry I can't make it. I'll try and help her next time." Sam said cryptically as Emily just nodded and walked to the door and slammed it shut. Jacob just looked at the door as if he expected something, anything, but nothing happened. He jumped when Sam cleared his throat.
"I was just wondering, why is Rachel at Paul's?" Jacob asked curiously.
"A lot's changed since you left, Jake. And when I say a lot I mean a lot. Here's what's happened so far. After you left, uh, well Quil phased, then Leah and Seth Clearwater, and then two young ones, by the names of Brady and Collin. It's just there are a lot of things that's changed. Like Leah and Emily are close again, she and I are on good terms. Paul imprinted on Rachel, when she came back to take care of your dad when she finished school. Embry married and imprinted on a girl named Sheila Horsechief, she's from Oklahoma. Emily and I got married five years ago. She's pregnant right now and I think her hormones are out of whack. Sorry bout that, she just didn't expect to see you. In all honesty, none of us expected it, we all hoped, but we didn't expect you to come home." Sam said turning to look at a picture of the pack that was taken a year ago. He noticed that it had them all, even Bella, Gabe and Aiden, minus Jake. He shook his head as he turned the picture down. He turned to look at Jacob and saw he was looking at the wall, at a certain picture that always made him feel better.
"Who's this?" Jacob asked pointing to the dark haired, tall man, who was laughing in the picture with Sam.
"Gabe Tonika. He was a good friend of mine." Sam said quietly. Jacob noticed the hurt in his voice and decided not to question it further. He just studied the picture more. Gabe was standing up his head thrown back in a laugh, his arm wrapped over Sam's shoulder and Sam, who's arm was over Gabe's shoulder had his head back laughing as well. He had never seen Sam so happy, he was always so serious. It seemed a bit too surreal. Sam was right, things had changed a lot.
"I want to go see my sister. She's at Paul's right?" Jacob finally said after a moment of silence.
"Yeah." Sam said, forgetting everything for the moment remembering that day in the picture.
Three years ago (SAM's POV)
I watched as Bella walked up and gave me a kiss on the cheek. "Hey bro. Where's Em?" She asked and I smiled and pointed to the house. "Gabe, I'll be in the house if you need me."
I turned to see Gabe standing there grinning like a mad man. "Whatever, woman, just make me something to eat, I'm starving."
"You ate like twenty minutes ago, you can wait another twenty." She said walking into the house and waving to him.
I smiled and shook my head. He may not be a wolf, but he sure does eat like one. I chuckled as he gave me a pointed look.
"What's your problem, Uley?" He asked raising an eyebrow.
"Nothing, Tonika, Nothing at all, except, my little sis got you by the balls." I said laughing.
"You think you're funny, don't cha, Uley? Just wait and we'll see, who's in the dog house tonight. Cause I promise you, I know how to please my woman. She'll come to me." Gabe said smiling evilly.
"Shut up, you'll see, Em wouldn't be mean intentionally. It's not in her nature and Bella, well Bella is evil incarnate. So you've got your work cut out for you." Sam said as he and Gabe wrapped their arms over each other's shoulders and started laughing. That was when they heard a shutter click and looked up to see Emily holding a camera and smiling. They both looked at each other and then at Emily and Bella, who had been trying not to laugh at the two. The girls squealed and ran into the house and locked the door. The banging on the door didn't help as the two girls laughed so hard that they nearly peed on themselves.
Present (3rd Person POV)
As Sam whirled out of his daydream he noticed that Jacob was gone and then it hit him. He said he was going to Paul's. Shit!
Sam took off as fast as he could and finally caught up with Jake. "So you want to see Rach, huh? What's the rush I didn't even get to ask you where you've been." Sam said slowing down and making Jake slow down as well.
"Well, I've been in a lot of places, can't really say any specifics though." He said. Sam was about to say something when a woman's voice caught their attention. It was melodic and sad. Whoever it was, was sad and singing.
"Sparkling grey,
They're my own veins.
Any more than a whisper,
Any sudden movement of my heart."
Sam stopped and looked to me. "What's today?"
"May 15th why?" Jake said curiously. He watched as Sam's eyes grew in horror and he shot off toward Paul's house.
"And I know, I know I'll have to watch them pass away
Just get through this day
Give up your way, you could be anything
Give up my way, and lose myself, not today
That's too much guilt to pay"
Jacob took off and ran after him. "Sam, what's going on?" Jacob questioned when he caught up.
"Shit. PAUL! GET YOUR ASS HOME NOW!"Sam yelled as they passed Jacob's dad's house. Jake watched as Paul shot out in front of them out the back door and ran as fast as he could ahead of them.
"EMBRY, QUIL, DAMAGE CONTROL NOW! GET TO PAUL'S! LEAH, SETH, BRADY, COLLIN! HURRY UP DAMN IT!" Sam yelled as he made it up the steps and into the house. Jake was gonna follow, when a young boy jumped in his way.
"I don't think you're meant to be in there." The boy said raising an eyebrow and crossing his arms. This boy stood there with his head held high. Jake scoffed and pushed him out of the way only to be pushed off the porch by Leah.
"Sickened in the sun
You dare tell me you love me
But you held me down and screamed you wanted me to die
Honey you know, you know I'd never hurt you that way
You're just so pretty in your pain."
"What the fuck Leah?" Jake yelled.
Leah's eyes went wide and she pressed her hand onto his mouth. "Shh. You dumbass, shut up and just listen."
"Give up my way, and I could be anything
I'll make my own way
Without your senseless hate…hate…hate…hate
So run, run, run
And hate me, if it feels good
I can't hear your screams anymore
You lied to me"
Leah looked to the window and Jake watched as a single tear rolled down her cheek as she hugged herself. He watched in awe as he turned to the young boy who stood there looking sullen. "Today's the day, huh, Leah?" The boy's voice sounded as if he was on the verge of tears.
Jake watched in wonder as Leah grabbed the young boy into a tight hug and whispered, "Yeah, it is." Jake didn't understand what was going on.
"But I'm older now
And I'm not buying baby
Demanding my response
Don't bother breaking the door down
I found my way out
And you'll never hurt me again."
As the song ended Jake listened to the conversation inside.
"Are you okay, sweetie?" Quil's voice asked whoever it was that was singing. That was when the softness of the voice hit his system hard and he opened his eyes wide.
"Yeah, I'm feeling a little better. It's just hard, you know? I can't believe it's been so long. I miss him soo much. It hurts to even breathe without him by my side. He was my heart, my soul, my everything. Why, Quil, why him? Why did it have to be him?" Bella's voice said crying.
"I don't know honey, I just don't know. But remember the good times. Remember when we all used to hang out and have fun. The goofy jokes he told and that look he would sneak you, when you two were planning some kind of prank." Quil said in a light voice.
Bella gave a little laugh and sniffed. "Or when he and Embry got caught pole dancing in that strip club in Port Angeles?"
Everyone let out a chuckle, before Embry retorted. "It wasn't my idea and I was drunk…all because of him. But I did have fun."
"It seems he impacted not just my life so much, but all of yours as well." Bella said wistfully.
"Yeah, sweets, he did. He was part of the pack, regardless of where he was from. Gabriel Tonika, was one of us. And that was thanks to you, for bringing him here, to be our new brother. And for that little boy that is asleep in that back room. Remember, Bells, we're here for you when you need us." Leah said walking into the house and coming to sit by her. She pulled Bella to her as she cried harder.
"Isabella Tonika, you will stop crying this instant. He wouldn't want you to feel like this. You know this. So be the strong woman, we all know is in there. The one that was so fearless, that she faced a coven full of vampires and walked away unscathed." Seth said pulling Bella up, making her stand and hugged her to him.
Bella sniffed and pushed herself deeper into his hug and smiled to herself.
"Bells, you know how I felt about him. He was my best friend and my brother. Blood or not he was family, just as you and Aiden are. We are family and you will always have us." Sam said as he looked her in the eyes.
"I know Sam, I know. I miss him so much. If it wasn't for Gabe, I don't think I would have ever gotten over Jake leaving like that. Gabe was everything I needed and wanted. I know I should be strong for my son, it's just how can I when I know what happened to him was my fault?"
"It was not your fault, Bella. That leech was going after each of ya'll." Sam said pulling her into a tight hug. "Its okay, Bells. We'll go tomorrow and place some flowers on his grave."
Me: so I don't own twilight. Anyways thought of this and wanted to post it. More of Jacob's reaction later.
