What:
Twilight FanFiction
Retaliation
Chapter 1: Unhappily Ever After
Setting:
When: Three years after Breaking Dawn
Where: Forks, WA and La Push
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His feet were bare at the sandy banks of the ocean. He strolled purposelessly along the tide line. His eyes were somewhere else. Glazed over they saw a different scenario. The only thing he can see now was her. Renesme. His imprintee. How did this happen? One might think. I will gladly tell you the story but it has been told. Now, it is in the past. We move on to the future.
School was dull when the days were good. It was excruciating when the days were tumultuous. His first love, Bella, is now happily married—to Edward Cullen nonetheless. Jacob's resentment though did not run deep. He had Nessie, and she had him. Over the past few months the relationship grew in to become a part of his new, ever-changing world. Imprinting. Werewolves. Vampires. Volturi. Half-beings. All in all, it was a rather endless cycle. Of, course that was until the attacks on Bella Swan—no, excuse me, Bella Cullen—ceased.
But of course, did they really expect it to last so long? Did they—could they—truly wish for a happily ever after? We all know too well that's not the case.
Jacob could feel it. It was in the air. It was in his instincts. And it was in his gut. The worst of it was coming this way. He wished he knew though, what was the worst of it. He dared not speak a word of it and break the happy façade of the Cullen household, but he was certain it was the cause of his uneasiness. He wondered how come Alice hasn't seen anything.
In the distance there was a shrieking howl. A chorus of nearly seven howls at once more shrieking than howling. It made the hair on the back of his neck stand up. Breaking into a sprint Jacob exploded in to the furry werewolf creature he once despised, but now has grown to love. Without breaking his stride he landed on his paws and sped off to the clearing where the much smaller pack of wolves used to meet. Heading the V-formation was Sam flanked by Paul and Jared. From behind Jacob emerged Leah, his beta. Then Seth and Quil and Embry. Calm and but a little shaken his thoughts rang out in Jacob's head. It's been a while.
In his head Sam's voice was mature as ever. It rang out with the same maturity and near stoicness. There's been an attack, Jacob. One of our own is injured.
For a moment Jacob could hardly believe what he was hearing. He was choked up for a moment then regained his composure. It's been nearly three years since the last attack, Sam. Who could be doing this? Did he get a good look?! He was frantic for answers.
Sam shared the thought. They were doing their usual rounds around La Push when Brady had found a small pile of bodies. All were stone cold and pale-faced. Drained of BLOOD. The young werewolf was horrified at the sight. He was most certainly not ready for it. He was attacked from behind. Jacob could nearly feel the venom seep into his skin and into his bloodstream. So much venom. The rest of the pack behind him and before him winced in unison. Sam shook his gigantic wolf head. The recollection continued. A pair of blood red eyes pierced him. That was all he saw then just like that he, she, or it vanished. Literally in thin air.
I'll talk to Carlisle. See what needs to be done. I'll talk to as soon as possible. Be safe out there, guys—and girl. He added for Leah. He nodded his head and let out a small bark. I think it'll be best if I take my pack with me.
Sam nodded. They left the clearing.
The pack traveled wordlessly but the worries were made known. The dull sound of the pads of their paws hitting the earth with a steady thump was soothing if anything. At the brim of the forest Jacob phased back and put his clothes on. He told the rest of the pack to stay in their wolf form. He was taking his motorcycle from here now. A ten foot tall wolf was hard to conceal in the freeway. The engine roared loudly beneath him. He doggedly ignored glances at his bare torso in the Forks, Washington winter weather. So much for inconspicuous. When he thought he was close enough to be heard by Edward he kept thinking the thoughts relayed to him by Sam along with the whole conversation.
In the woods lining the freeway on each side Leah and Seth Clearwater along with Quil and Embry ran using the foliage as camouflage. If you knew where to look you might see glimpses of a paw, a tail, and even their giant wolf head at times, but sometimes see you might see a blur racing through the forest. You will think nothing of it because beyond the fictional pages of a book you think there are no such things. Truth be told the joke is on you.
Jacob turned to the exit weaving in and out of bumper to bumper traffic. Once back on to the side roads it started snowing. It was only a few more minutes to the Cullen residence. The dirt road hindered his travel little. Finally, he arrived at the white immaculate house now dusted with a fresh layer of snow. He was still thinking the urgent thoughts. Upon his arrival on the front door he immediately looked at Edward's contorted face. Seven other statuesque figures were in the room all were unmoving. Alice was in one corner with her knees to her chest and her eyes pressed tightly together her fingertips were pressed tightly to her temples. She could see nothing even resembling a prospective attack. Jasper was on one side of the room. He was calming everybody but one could not help but be worried.
Renesme approached Jacob. She was almost full grown now. She had the appearance of a sixteen year old girl. Her brown curls reached to her waist and she had bangs that ended right below her eyebrows. She was not nearly as tall as Jacob but she was taller—standing at about 5'5''. She smiled sweetly at Jacob. For a moment she was all he could see. Her hands touched Jacob's warm cheek tenderly. She caressed his russet skin which felt warm under her touch. She was showing him how worried she was when Edward announced what had happened. Jacob put his arm around her and walked towards Carlisle.
The always immaculate room that was bright and cheerful now seemed gray and dreary. They all thought it had been over. That now, they could live in peace. "What are we going to do," Jacob asked Carlisle, the father figure of all the Cullens.
"We don't know what's going on or who could be attacking us. I think it'll be best if we don't take any unnecessary risks. We should stay in groups. Tell your pack and have Sam tell his that they are never to run alone. It's far too dangerous even for werewolves. If what you said is true then it is likely that Alice won't be able to see it. Having vanished that quickly," Carlisle said. Every line on his perfect face was laden with concern.
Bella got up in one, quick fluid motion. "Charlie! What about Charlie?! He lives alone," she screamed out in her singsong voice.
They had forgotten all about Charlie.
Rosalie and Emmett were sitting together frozen in place while Esme was beside Carlisle. They had all watch Bella get up and scream. "We have to get him. We—w-w-w-we h-h-have to keep him safe," she stuttered her voice a steep decrescendo.
In the blink of an eye Edward was at her side. "It's okay, love. We won't let him get hurt."
"I'll have the others run patrol around Charlie's house," Jacob offered.
Bella shook her head and her silken hair draped over her sculpted shoulders. "No, that's not enough. What if they could appear out of nowhere too?!" No one had thought about this.
Edward swallowed. He didn't know what to do. What if the attack was directed to the werewolves of La Push? But they had been feeding. Instinct will dictate to run away from the werewolves not attack them from behind.
"I should go," Jacob said unwrapping his arm from Nessie's shoulder. "I need to run the perimeter with my pack." He kissed Nessie's forehead before he left. He broke into a sprint and phased.
A chorus of welcome backs had flooded his mind. He howled. Soon his pack was before him. Quil and Embry run half of the perimeter. Leah, Seth and I will run the other. The giant wolves nodded and turned on their heels. Leah was by far the fastest. She was heading the group flanked by Jacob and Seth, who was falling a bit behind. Brady's fine, Jacob. He's getting better. Sam won't let him patrol for a while though, Seth thought. Jacob had no doubt. He was glad of their ability to heal quickly. He was thinking about how concerned the Cullens looked. This has taken everybody by surprise. He knew, though, soon enough the young wolves will be once again cheering and laughing at the challenge ahead of them. After all a few rouge vampires were not enough to derail two packs of werewolves let alone a pack that big. Leah interrupted his thoughts.
So you honestly think this is no big deal?
I don't know, Leah. Jacob shook his head. They made a few good rounds around the Cullen residence then they headed down to Forks to Charlie's neighborhood. There was nothing suspicious. Not even a trail or a mere scent. This is weird, Jake. Quil thought. Yeah, real weird, Embry echoed. There was no way a trail could vanish unless they went into the water but even then. There was no scent anywhere except for where Brady was attacked. Leah sped up. I'm running the outer perimeter, she thought out loud. Not alone you're not, Jacob thought as he caught up to her falling in stride with her. Quil, Embry, and Seth all snickered as they ran together in the perimeter closer to Charlie's house. The loud guffaw of three werewolves sounded like a chorus of dogs far away.
Jacob shook his head playfully and let out a laugh of his own which came out as a loud succession of barks. Leah rolled her eyes. Boys… Jacob shot her a playful look and thought, Race you back to the clearing! Leah grinned without opening her mouth. Jacob on the other hand opened wide and let his tongue roll out and hang on the side of his mouth in a lopsided grin. Leah giggled.
Soon all five of them had phased back and arrived at the front step of the Cullen residence. They entered and delivered the news to Carlisle and the rest of the family. All of them sighed in relief but they were also worried. Bella was tapping her foot uncharacteristically—very human like of her.
"Bella, love," Edward said as he approached her. "It's alright. Whatever it was it has passed. It might have just been a wary rouge newborn. He kissed the top of her forehead his lips warm on her marble skin.
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"Hey, Nessie!" Jacob yelled out from the entrance of the Cullen household.
"JAKE!" she yelled happily. She let the remote sitting on top of her lap fall to the floor and she ran over to Jake greeting him happily. She touched his warm cheek and showed him how much she missed her.
"I miss you too," Jake said gently. He looked in to her eyes and words weren't needed. They watched TV together until Edward and Bella emerged from the back door.
"Hey, Jacob," Bella said. Edward echoed her greeting with his standard, "Hello, Jacob."
It was finally summer vacation. The Cullens will be seeing a lot more of Jacob Black. "So Jacob how have you been? How is school?" Bella asked.
Jake rolled his eyes and Renesme giggled. "You sound like my mom, Bells."
She jokingly shoved Jacob's shoulder and he made a fake cry of pain. Although Bella wasn't as fragile as before she knew how to control herself.
Emmett heard the commotion downstairs and raced down the steps. Within a fraction of a second he was standing over Jacob. "Hey, bro! How's it goin'?" Emmett and Jacob pounded fists. They had developed a strange acquaintance over the past three years. They both enjoyed watching sports and making jokes although the target was different. Each day he visited he had a handful of blonde jokes for Rosalie. They would both snicker and laugh—as boys do—with their jokes and inappropriate comments.
Rosalie came down the steps in her graceful fashion to see what was going on. She glared at Jacob who in turn yelled out? "Hey, Rosalie! How do you keep a blonde busy for hours?"
"Get lost, mutt," she said whilst glaring. Renesme snickered.
He handed her a piece of paper with the words, "Please turn over," written on each side. She handed to Rosalie. She flipped the paper over a few times. It dawned on her it was actually the answer to his blonde joke, and she crumpled the piece of paper rather annoyed and threw it at his head. She stomped her way to the chair farthest away from Jacob. Emmett and Jacob laughed and did their juvenile handshake.
Alice and Jasper came down the stairs. "So the gang is complete!" Alice said in her twinkling voice. She began to say, "I have an idea—" Everybody groaned. She pouted. They sighed. "Go on…" They said in defeat.
"I think that we should give Renesme a "normal" summer experience. Since you know she's been spending it with werewolves and vampires." She rolled her eyes jokingly and waved a dismissive hand.
"That's actually not that bad of an idea," Bella said.
Alice started outlining her flamboyant plan to Bella, pictures and all. She had everything prepared. Jacob and Renesme exchanged looks. The lithely rose from the couch and escaped to the garage Bella winked at them and characteristically rolled her eyes at Alice's plans. Jacob and Renesme caught glimpses of the conversation as they snuck out to the garage. Jacob tossed Renesme a helmet and her jacket. They got on motorcycles. Their destination: La Push beach for some cliff diving.
They weaved in and out of traffic almost as if it was choreographed. Upon arriving at La Push beach the dismounted their motorcycles, and surveyed the cliff. They were pros at this by now. Renesme took a running start and flung herself off the edge. On the way down she somersaulted. Jacob whistled under his breath. She was fearless.
He followed her down. When he surfaced, he couldn't find Renesme anywhere. He called out her name loudly. "RENESME! RENESME!"
"Looks like your boyfriend is calling," the small hooded figure said. "Get back to him. Not a word." She vanished in thin air.
She called out only loud enough for him to hear. "I'm right here, Jake…"
A/N: You can review if you'd like but I will most likely not read them until I finish the fic. Reviews or lack thereof often depress me hence so if you really want to say something PM it. Thank you. I'd really appreciate in-depth critique on the story.