A Borrowed Angel
By goddess411
Twilight Fiction
"Alixandra Rae Black! Get down here or you'll be late to school!"
Alix sat up in bed quickly. She glanced around, dazed, her dark brownish-black hair flopping over her inquisitive green eyes. Then she remembered.
Oh crap.
School.
High school.
Alix jumped out of her bed and rushed into the bathroom. She didn't want to anger her mother any further. It was her first day of high school on the rez. She was a junior but had been homeschooled for most of her life. It was something her dad had wanted up until now. She was cool with being schooled at home, more freedom that way. But now she was ready for the real world. And being late to the real world wouldn't make a good impression. Not Jacob Black's kid.
Alix rolled her eyes as she thought about it. Her father was the big man on campus. He was supposedly the best security member on the reservation. He saved a couple of people and instant fame. It wasn't really that impressive. To her.
But everyone else thought differently.
"Dad, can you make me some breakfast?" Alix yelled down the stairs. Then she winced. Her dad wasn't the best cook around. He was the worst.
"Um. Actually, you shouldn't have to work too hard. Mommy, can you make it?" Alix shouted.
She heard her father's deep rumbling laugh from below. It practically vibrated off the walls. Her dad was a big man. But he was like a huge teddy bear to her.
She loved him.
Alix finished her shower, drying out her wild hair, picking at herself in the mirror and went to find some clothes. Clothes weren't her favorite subject like all the other girls on the reservation. She just wasn't girlie like them; not even close. She wasn't a tomboy either. She was in-between like her mother. She was a lot like her. She was smart, beautiful, and had a crippling case of clumsiness. It was totally ridiculous. She used to be the fastest thing around. Then the gene kicked in after 6th grade. It was all downhill from there. She didn't dare move faster than a brisk jog. She was too afraid of the damage she'd cause herself and others near her.
Alix sighed to herself as she pulled her favorite green and white striped sweater over her head. There were some things that were disadvantages to being a Black. The instant undeserved popularity, the clumsiness, and the need for a book. She was a serious bookworm. She wasn't sure if that was a curse or not yet.
She still loved her family.
"HEY SQUIRT! HURRY UP!"
Well, most of them.
Alix groaned and darted down the stairs as fast as she dared.
"I'm here. Calm down y'all." Alix yawned and cracked her jaw. She was dead in the morning. She was a night owl like her dad.
Grandad Black chuckled at Alix. "Yes. Here comes the great and all powerful Alixandra. Bask in her glow."
Jacob Black grinned at his daughter and wrapped her in a big hug. Bella's crinkled face softened.
"Good morning, Tiger." Jacob whispered.
Alix smiled and sniffed. Her dad always had the best cologne on. It was like a woodsy scent. It made her feel safe and warm inside.
"Your breakfast is on the table. You better eat fast so you can get a move one now." Bella reminded Alix.
"Yes ma." Alix nodded and sat at the table.
"Yes ma." Jake mimicked her.
Alix ignored him.
"Jake, you need to be gone. The bus should be here in a minute." Bella told him from the sink. She wiped a plate clean and moved to the next one.
Jake frowned, his brown eyes darkening. "I could go to school late for once. It wouldn't kill anybody. I have study first period." For some reason, the parents let Jake go to school for most of his life. Go figure.
Jacob shook his head. "No son of mine is going to be late unless he's sick. Got it?"
"Yeah." Jake sighed, his eyes flickering away, staring out the window.
Alix smirked at him, not feeling the least bit sorry for her older brother. Ever since the 'incident' ma and dad had tightened their belts for Jake. He had curfews, no allowance, and no driving privileges. He was a senior on lock down. It felt good.
Real good.
"Whatcha smilin' at squirt?" Jake growled at his little sister.
She walked around the table and ruffled his brown hair. That always pissed him off since he spent the majority of his time trying to get it perfect for the girls. "I'm just glad that you have to ride the bus too. It's justice." Alix grinned at him.
Jake swatted her hands away, stood and dumped his bowl in the sink before running out the door.
"He still had a few extra minutes." Jacob muttered, staring at the front door.
"And have Alix all over him? I don't think so." Bella winked at Alix inconspicuously.
Alix giggled and grabbed her messenger bag. She had to go soon.
"Um Al?"
Alix turned around.
"Yea Dad?"
"Have a good day at school, alright? Make the best of it. I know how it is to start at a new school but there are others just like you. So don't worry. Plus, Quil and Wes are always there if you're lost."
Alix nodded thinking of Quil Ateara and Embry Call's sons. Quil and Embry were also from the La Push security team and Jacob's best friends. Their sons turned out to be some of Alix's best friends. They were seniors but that didn't faze her. Their age didn't mean much to her. They had all grown up together. They were like the brothers she always wanted. But she got Jake. Some cruel joke. Life could be so unfair sometimes.
"Well, I'm out. Anymore words of wisdom?" Alix directed this question to her mother.
"If any boy comes onto you, give him your special uppercut and leave 'em to Quil and Wes." Bella grinned briefly at Alix before crinkling her forehead again.
"Thanks." Alix nodded. At least she had permission to shove a nose up a brain this time.
She was a ruff rowdy girl. Bella knew that the minute Alix was conceived.
She could trust her daughter to fight. Unlike her, Alix could fight for what she believed in and win.
Bella sighed and threw the dishrag down before starting to go to the living room. Billy Black noticed and the edges of his mouth went down a little. Jacob didn't see his wife's shoulders slump as she left the room.
Alix did.
"I love you guys." Alix shouted one final time as she ran out the front door towards the bus stop a few feet away.
Her mother had been like this for as long as Alix could remember. The one time she wasn't down was when a mysterious Uncle Edward came into town. Mom was elated and floating on air. He only came around once but Alix had a feeling that he'd seen her mother more times than that. Dad acted like he hated Uncle's guts. Alix couldn't imagine why. Uncle was amazing. He was young and handsome as a model.
Alix almost fell in love with him. He smelled better than Daddy. Then he left suddenly. It was like he was never here.
Alix shrugged and continued her way to the bus.
She sped up a little when she saw Wes and Quil talking to her brother.
Wes looked up and shook his jet black hair out of his bright blue eyes before smiling at Alix. Alix's heart beat unsteadily before she returned the smile. She had a little schoolgirl crush on him. Wes was really handsome and intelligent. He was in five honors classes. He was going to graduate as valedictorian for sure. People sometimes thought that he was a young male model. But he had no interest in using his looks to get money. He wanted to become a doctor and use his brain to help people. He was a caring and loving person. Alix liked that about him. Also, he was a wicked surfer.
Quil Ateara was a different story. He reminded her of her old dog, Sed. Quil was playful and as loyal as a dog. He had serious yet playful black eyes and long black hair tied into a ponytail. He was as cute as a puppy and lovable. Quil was like her best friend. She called him her Fluffy Bear because he was so huge. He wasn't fat, he was just thick with muscle and tall. He was a little intimidating to others but Alix knew that he wouldn't hurt her or anyone else. He was too sweet for that.
"Hey guys. Twig." Alix smiled and frowned as she acknowledged her brother.
"Devil spawn." Jake shot back.
Quil grinned at Alix and enveloped her in a huge hug. "I haven't seen you in forever, Ali! I thought you were avoiding me!"
Alix laughed as she was put back onto the ground. "Well, you and the others were at that camp over the summer for guys so I didn't get to see you much. It's been too long."
Quil nodded and looked at Wes trying to communicate something to him. Wes was sort of smirking while Quil looked sort of mad. Alix had no clue what that was about.
Wes stepped forward and hugged Alix lightly. She could feel the muscles tensing under his shirt. God, surfing was amazing.
"Hey sis. How you been?" Wes nudged her, grinning.
"Good. How about you? Looks like you've been working out." Alix poked his side.
"Yeah. You know how I do." Wes stuck his tongue out at her.
Quil snorted. "Very smooth."
Wes rolled his eyes electric blue eyes that had, on occasion, made Alix's knees weak. "Shut up, Quil."
Jake laughed as he got onto the bus. Quil shook his head at his two friends and followed after Jake.
Wes nodded towards the bus. "One day, I promise you, we're going to arrive at school in style. I will get my license soon, Ali."
"I call shotgun." Alix smiled. "Don't forget."
Wes took Alix's hand and led her onto the bus.
Alix smiled to herself as they followed Quil towards the back of the bus. She enjoyed being next to Wes. She loved holding his hand. She'd never admit it to anyone though.
Quil sat with Jake and Alix paired up with Wes.
Alix groaned as she realized that they were sitting in the bumpy section. After one minute, it gets annoying.
But Wes was here so that eased some of her crankiness.
Wes put his arm around her shoulders.
That was normal.
He started playing with her hair.
That was semi-normal.
And nibbling on her ear.
That felt wonder...wait!
"What are you doing?!" Alix leaned back and frowned at him.
"You know you like me." Wes grinned as he leaned towards her again.
"Not like that Wes! You're my friend!" Alix exclaimed, getting ready to stand up.
Wes laughed and pushed her back down. "C'mon Alix, sit down. The bus is about to go."
He knew that she didn't like being ordered around like that.
She started to tremble. She was angry. If he said one more word to her...
Jake gasped and jumped out of his seat.
"Alix, get off the bus!" He grabbed her by the arm and threw her out the doors just as the bus began to start.
"What the..." Wes sputtered.
Jake picked Alix up and ran full speed towards the woods that were a few paces away.
Alix was still violently trembling.
"What's happening to me?" Alix screamed at him.
"Just don't change...Not yet..." Jake growled at her.
Alix was confused. Change into what? Why was she feeling so out of control? So...
Alix howled and ran out of Jake's arms into the woods. She heard him chasing after her. He was going to catch up.
Alix felt crazily different. She had so much power. The wind whistled through her hair as she ran. The ground felt wonderful beneath her paws...
What in the hell was going on?!
Paws!
Alix skid to a dead halt.
No no no no no...
She was a monster!
"Oh help me please...someone..." Alix tried to wail. All she heard was a faint whimpering coming from her lips.
"Calm down Alix! I'm right here, sis. It's ok. I'll explain everything while we get to Dad."
"Jake. Jake why are you in my head?!" Alix thought, scared as ever.
Then she saw a large dark shape slowly approach her.
"Don't be scared. It's just me, Al. Remember that accident that happened before? I was angry. At what, I don't know. I was speeding in my car; trying to escape it. And then, I exploded into fur and power. I'm a werewolf, Al. You are one too." Jake thought to her.
"J-jake. I'm terrified. I wanna go back! I wanna be me again!"
"And you will be. But you have to calm down. And we'll have to get you some new clothes. I think you lost them back in the clearing." Jake snicked.
Alix's jaw dropped. "You mean I'm naked?!"
Jake let out an odd bark. It looked like he was laughing. "Well, a werewolf doesn't exactly wear clothes..."
Alix groaned. "Just take me home. I want to get this figured out now."
Jake nodded and motioned for her to follow him. He turned and ran deeper into the forest. Apparently, there was a hidden trail that led to their house Alix didn't know about. Another secret she could add to her growing list. Wes thinks she's hot and is in deep like with him, Jake's car accident was really his transformation, her brother was a full blown werewolf, and now she was a werewolf. Oh, and she was going to miss her first day of high school.
Perfectly normal.