Disclaimer: I own nothing except for the OC characters and the plot. All the rest belongs to Stephnie Meyer.
A/N: Hi everyone! This is my first story so I just wanted to let you know that English is not my first language so if it's too awkward or if you see any mistake just let me know! Hope you enjoy it!
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Chapter 1. Before the impact.
Paul's POV.
Paul jerked awake when he heard someone pounding on the front door of the small house he shared with his father, pounding quickly followed by the voice of his best friend Jared telling him elegantly to get his ass out of bed before they ended up late for the meeting with the pack. Two years had passed since that day when they confronted the Volturi to save Nessie and Paul was still stuck in La Push to protect the tribe. The bloody leeches had refused to leave Forks to stay close to Charlie and Jake and were still a freak-magnet, hence his presence in La Push. The night before had been a patrol night and he would have gladly slept in if it wasn't for the meeting Jake called abruptly the day before. Apparently he had some big news for the pack and Paul was silently praying it had nothing to do with the Cullens for once.
Stumbling out of bed and slipping into a pair of shorts Paul headed towards the noisy wolf waiting outside his door.
'I heard you Jar, enhanced earing you know, ring a bell to you?' Paul grumbled as soon as he was out of the door.
'Good morning to you too Sunshine, hope you slept well!' came the cheerful answer.
The lucky bastard didn't have to stay awake all night patrolling the border between the reserve and Forks yesterday nor working at the shop during the day and Paul knew he got to spend the evening with Kim, his imprint, comfortable at home. Once again that mixed feeling washed over him at the idea of having an imprint. Paul never wanted to be that dependent to another human being, it was their nature to deceive and disappoint after all, but a part of him still wondered if such a loyal love existed somewhere.
After two years Paul, Leah and Seth still hadn't imprinted and he made sure that everyone knew how happy he was with that despite his internal turmoil at the thought. Paul was taken away from his musing when they arrived at Jake's and his curiosity took over. When both guys stepped into the living room he was surprised to see the Council was here, they usually stayed away from regular meeting and this wasn't a positive sign in the silvery wolf's mind. Everyone was already there and while Jared took a seat next to Embry Paul stood still, waiting for Jacob to start the meeting.
'Hey guys, thank you for coming today. As you can see the Council is here so this is no patrol organization meeting.' Jake started.
'Well, thanks Captain Obvious' were Paul's first thoughts. Even if he had calmed down during those two years he still wasn't a patient man and lack of sleep never really helped.
'The Cullens came to us earlier this week to talk to us about a new development. Before saying anything I want you to hear me out' he continued, looking pointedly at Paul 'The Cullens will be hosting a girl for the next months to come. A human girl.' Jake added, bracing himself for the chaos to follow.
And boy was he right to prepare himself!
'Are you mental?' was Leah's quick reply.
'Jake, I know they don't feed on human but we can't…' Embry added.
'Do they intend on turning her?' Seth said in a small voice.
'Quiet!' ordered Jacob, his demand laced with the Alpha tone, making it impossible for the pack to continue their rent. Paul just stood there, watching his Alpha taking a deep breath before continuing, wondering what kind of trouble the Cullens were going to impose on them. He was sure Bella was behind it, it was always Bella or Nessie anyway. Whatever happened, Jake would always run as a good guard dog.
Paul had lost some of the initial animosity he held for the golden-eyed coven, but he couldn't help himself from resenting them after everything his brothers and he had to go through because of teir mere presence.
'The girl is and will stay human. Bella told me she would only be here for a few months, a year at most. And no, they don't intend on turning her so there will be no breach in the treaty.' Jake added seriously, taking some time to stare at everyone in the room. 'The council agreed and so did I, we're not here to discuss it. I wanted to let you know, so that you don't freak out if you smell her around the Cullens.'
After Jake's explanation the room fell silent once again but it was clear that most of them were not happy about it. The all ordeal screamed 'complication' and everyone could feel it.
'So what?' replied Paul, 'Bella wanted a new friend, Nessie needs a new toy?' he inquired.
Jake came right in front of him, so close they were touching, he was growling. 'Don't talk about my imprint that way Paul, you know better than that…'
It was Billy who interrupted the exchanged, answering Paul's question.
'Actually from what Carlisle explained it's on Jasper's request that the girl will be staying here.'
Everyone tensed with that last bit of information, it was no secret among the pack that Jasper was the one whohad the most difficulty controlling his thirst and was the most dangerous to humans.
'Don't come crying when he kills her and starts a war then' Paul retorted before leaving the room.
He was so sick with the Cullens' drama, he was tired of having to watch what he was saying about them and worrying of the day they would start a war and hurt his brothers. Because he knew there would be a war someday. What with fucking Jasper out of all of them to request the presence of a girl among them. Who was she? What was so special about her that they had to keep her around them if they didn't intend to turn her? Wasn't Jasper with that tiny, bouncing, infuriating girl anyway? Paul was feeling the headache coming and was praying the girl would stay far away from him and the Rez, and hopefully in a few months it would all be over.
As always when he was angry he headed to his workshop and started working on a piece of wood. As an afterthought Paul was actually amused by the longing look on Seth's face. At the mention of the girl the kid got hopeful he would imprint on her and stay close to the Cullens he loved so much, it was written all over his face for everyone to see. Paul chuckled at the idea even if he didn't wanted this to happen, it would only be a reason for the girl to stay and another link to the Cullens.
God, how Paul wished he never imprinted.
A/N: Here comes the end of the first chapter. Hope you enjoyed it! Let me know (:
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