{Jacob's POV}
My arm was around Nessie, clutching her tightly. Even though she was born several months ago, she's getting old now. It's a vampire hybrid thing.
Nessie sighed. "I'm fine Jacob. Really." I growled. She wasn't safe. The Volturi were coming back to check on her. Last time, it was a pretty close call. All of us could have died. Of course, we would have put up a fight but the Volturi are stronger. Damn, bloodsuckers. Out the corner of my eye, I saw Edward smirk a little.
Seth gazed at us wondrously. He was the only one in the pack who didn't imprint and he was worried something was wrong with him.
"Everything is going to be fine, Jacob." Carlisle had reassured. "No one's is exactly excited for this encounter."
Seth's face became blank. Our whole pack was aware.
I was enraged.
"You're excited for this?" I shouted. Renesmee jumped up, startled. So did Seth and the rest of the pack. Carlisle and Edward tensed but I ignored them.
He cowered under my glare. "Of course not!" He defended himself. "Jake, I know you're upset but-" I cut Quil off. He doesn't understand. Claire sure wasn't on the hit list of a group of blood-sucking polices.
So I told him that. "You don't understand! Ness can die! And Seth is excited for that!" I snarled.
"I'm not! I just didn't get a good glance at them last time and I'm curious what they look like." Seth replied frantically.
A soft hand touched my elbow. "Jacob, let's go hunt, okay? Clear your mind a bit." Nessie said. I glared at Seth one last time before leaving.
{Seth's POV}
We all sat in a circle in the living room for what seemed like forever. Of course, Jacob had been glaring ever since our little verbal fight even though that was yesterday. His angry glares made me uncomfortable but I'm guessing that's part of his intent.
"I'm going to get a snack," Jacob muttered as if he were speaking to himself. He got up from the couch he was on and left the room quietly. I looked around at all the wolves' faces.
"So-" I started to say.
Suddenly, a deafening smash cut me off. Before we could get up, Bella was next to us.
"Things have gone wrong," she whispered slowly, like she couldn't really believe what was happening.
"What?" Jacob roared as he re-entered the room.
Bella looked pretty upset. "The Volturi are on their way."
"No!" Jacob shouted, his shoulders trembling.
Sam put a hand on Jacob's shoulder, telling him to relax. "Aren't they supposed to be here in four days?" he asked calmly.
Bella shook her head. "Alice saw wrong. They're going to arrive in about . . ." she checked her watch. "An hour."
Like that, Jacob was gone. He thundered up the stairs; probably to see Nessie.
I felt conflicting emotions. Sure, I wanted to see what the Volturi looked like but that was a selfish reason to want them to come. Besides, I've seen a painting of Aro, Caius and Marcus. Plus, the visits put a lot of weight on our little 'family' and if Nessie was killed . . . well, Jacob would be dead meat. No way would he just let the Volturi slide away after killing his mate. And the Cullens would probably support him. Renesmee has got us wrapped around her finger even though she's getting old now.
Well, at least she looks older.
"Great," Leah spat. "More blood-suckers we have to deal with."
I glared at my sister. "Don't call them that."
She glared venomously back. "Fine. Let me rephrase that. Now, we have more leeches to deal with."
Leah wasn't helping matters but no one said anything. But she was always crabby and had been sour ever since Sam dumped her for Emily. You'd think that she'd be over it, but no. Everyone just wants her to hurry the hell up and imprint already so she isn't so upset and angry so that she doesn't take it out on us.
At some point, the Cullens came downstairs and Jacob too, with his arm around Nessie's waist. Jacob looked worried and angry at the same time. I noticed that Alice and I were taking turns at an end of Jacob's fierce glare that simply made me cower like a baby.
Time seemed to pass by slowly. No one made a noise. Everyone sat frozen except for Nessie who was fidgeting, which seemed reasonable. I mean, today could be the day she dies.
Finally, Alice spoke, breaking the silence.
"It's time."
Everyone dreadfully got up. One by one, we filed out the back door, Edward leading the way.
Snow glistened on the leaves of the pine trees. The sky was cloudy and the sun was nowhere to be seen. I stared at the forest in wonder, remembering just the other day, I had admired the pretty river and how ice was glazed over it. Now, the wide expanse of trees just seemed creepy.
I had no idea where we were going but all the wolves started to phase and we all followed the vampires at top speed.
It's your fault, Seth! And that leech, Alice! If Alice had seen, we would have- Jacob was yelling.
Have what, Jacob? Had more time to dread the meeting? Hope the Volturi forgets? Leah snapped.
Jacob simply snarled.
Do we have a battle strategy? Embry asked nervously, trying to get us back on track.
There won't be a battle if we play our cards right. Sam responded.
Whatever! I want all of those idiotic vampires to die! I want to see their life drain out of them as I rip them to shreds and burn them!
I winced at Jacob's hostility and how murderous his thoughts were. Jacob continued ranting about ways to torture the Volturi and our pack was getting a bit sick of it- not that we'd tell the great- grandson of Ephraim Black.
You don't have to say anything, Seth. Jacob thought dryly. I can hear your thoughts.
Just lay back will you? Leah shouted. We don't have time to deal with your crap! Just stop acting like a stupid, prissy teenage girl and shut the hell up!
Guys! Sam ordered. Get your head in the game.
"Sam's right." Edward voiced while still running.
Shut up, Edward! You don't understand a thing.
Jake- Quil started.
Everything's going to be okay. Jared continued.
I wordlessly agreed.
Don't get so worked up. Paul added, which was pretty ironic considering the fact that Paul always gets worked up.
Calm down, dude. Brady concluded.
Jake said nothing and kept running, though he did express his anger.
We rounded a cluster of evergreens and Edward abruptly stopped.
"They have arrived," Edward whispered, horror etched in his angelic face.
Then, I smelt them. Their sickly sweet smell suffocated me. It came a lot more powerful than the Cullens' ever did because the Volturi are a big group of vampires and I'm actually getting used to the smell of the Cullens.
We all wrinkled our noses. These vamps sure stink.
Let's get this party started. Jake thought bitterly.
They emerged from the shadows, one by one. Dark cloaks swaying in the moonlight, brushing the snow. It's kind of bizarre that it's always snowing when they come to 'visit'.
No kidding, dude. Collin thought silently. It's actually kind of sinister.
They all started to lift their hoods up to reveal their faces.
"It's a pleasure to meet once again." Aro greeted pleasantly. Caius stared at all us with a sickening smirk on his chalky pale face.
