Chapter 1: My Other Half

Nessie and I stared at Paul as he grabbed my portion of food from the bonfire and swallow it whole. He's a bigger pig than Jake! Oh God, I was hungry!

"Thanks Paul! Now what am I gonna eat?" I asked.

"Chew on the chicken bones pup," he said, laughing. I narrowed my eyes. He thought that I was that kid that would just stand around and let him talk to me that way. I was so going to get him! When he wasn't looking, I formed a punch with my hand and let it disjoint his face.

"WHAT THE HELL!" he yelled, holding his nose while Rachel wiped his nose with a napkin, looking a bit pissed off. Everyone laughed hysterically.

"You deserved it Paul," said Embry, chuckling. I could hear Paul muttering 'I am going to get him' over and over again. Well, at least now I know to watch my back. When everyone settled down, Sam and Emily got up to announce something very important. I had no idea what it was about, but I knew that Jake knew, but he wouldn't think about it when we go on patrols. I think every wolf here knows that it was important, even Nessie would know.

"Where's Quil?" asked Sam looking around.

"Claire dozed off earlier, so he went to drop her off at home," replied Jake. Then something felt weird in stomach, and it didn't feel good.

"Well then, someone's just gonna gave to repeat this to him," he said. He took a deep breath and turned to Emily. She encouraged him with a smile and a nod; that would have definitely done the job because whatever he was going to say, it looked like it was hard for him to admit it. He took a deep breath again, but before he could say it, Quil came back.

"Wait I'm here!" he yelled as he jumped over the log and took his seat beside Jared and Kim. That feeling hit again, and whatever human emotion it was, I didn't like it. Sam glared at him, but sighed as he shook his head.

"Well, now that everyone's here, I can go on. As you all know, Emily and I have been married since April. And well...I decided that it's time to take a step back. From now on, there is only going to be one Alpha, and his name is Jacob." With that, Jake left, Nessie following him. Murmurs started to form and spread like a wildfire.

"Aww Jake, come back," I whined.

"Don't worry about Jake. I've already spoken to him about this. He knows the reason why; he's just having a hard time adjusting," said Sam.

"What reason? How does this have to do with you and Emily?" I asked.

"Well, you know...Emily is kind of you now...err..." he mumbled, scratching his head. Then I knew what was going on; Emily is pregnant. I mean it's only been two months since they were married (they married four months after the Volturi came to Forks), so it makes sense. Then I felt that thing again, and oh! How I wish I could stop it!

"I still don't get it," said Collin obliviously. Paul smacked his head.

"Ow!"

"Don't you see? They're going to have a baby!" I pointed out before Sam could explain. After that everyone gasped, and then we got up, hugged and congratulated them. Except for Leah of course. After I hugged Emily, I jerked back and looked at her questioning eyes. I just smiled at her, which she returned with a concerned look. What was happening to me? How do I make it go away! When things settled down, Jared spoke up.

"So what now? Jake's our leader?" asked Jared.

"I guess I am, but Sam's still in; he's second in command and you can ask him whatever you want," said Jake coming back with a thirteen-year-old looking Nessie under his arms. And there it is again, that feeling! God, what was happening to me? They took their places between and Quil and me.

"Oh and there is one more thing you all should know. Dr. Cullen's good friend and his kids recently opened a bakery here in La Push. I trust Dr. Cullen and his family, but we can't take any chances. They might vamps. Some of us going there to check; Jake, Quil, Jared, Leah, Seth, Embry and I will be going there tomorrow with the Cullen's. We need to protect our lands from anything that might be dangerous. Everyone got that?"

Everyone nodded once, looking at each other. I knew that Sam would never let it go, being a leader I mean. But Jake was born for it, I know he was; it's in his blood. He's a natural, and he will always be my leader. But I was kind of pissed off at Sam; I didn't think that Dr. Cullen's friends were any danger at all; he was being way out of proportion.

When Leah and I were walking back home, I saw Jared and Kim making out by one of those rocks. They were passionately in love with each other; I could see it by the way they held each other, especially by the way Jared held Kim. He would never let her go, he would always be there for her until the end; he would protect her with his life. And suddenly, that feeling hit me again, churning my stomach. But this time, I knew what it was. Envy, an uncontrollable motion that ate away my happiness. I was envious of the fact that everyone, except for Leah, Embry, Collin, Brady and some other young wolves, had someone of their own. They would always be perfectly matched up with someone who will spend their entire life with them. I had no one like that. I only had one girlfriend in my entire life, and that was in great four. I had no idea where she is now, maybe in another state or something. I thought that imprinting was only a rare thing, but everyone is doing it; I feel like a loner. I hated being envious because it made me hate me family, people I can always trust. I am becoming more like Leah every day.

"Eww, gross. Can't they find a room or something?" she asked with a disgusted expression on her face.

"They just want each other Leah, save it, let's go," I replied.

"Whatever, but next time, I will say something."

"Come on," I said pushing her to move forward. Leah probably hates Sam and Emily right now, but she really kept her cool back there. Is it me or is she happy for them? I saw a small smile form on her face back at the bonfire. Yep. She was, just a bit though.

"Leah, I know you happy for them! Sam and Emily I mean!I just know it! Please tell me you are Sis, please!"

"Shut up Seth! Gosh! Maybe I do!" I knew it, but when I looked into her eyes, I saw defeat.

"It's okay Leah! You'll find someone else! Someone even better than Sam!"

"Seth."

"Shutting..."

When we got home, I went to eat dinner to fill my aching stomach and then went to bed. I lay in bed and thought about my feelings. I really hated them! This envy thing stoped me from seeing sense: it makes me want to go to some mall and look at random girls' faces so to find HER. I shook my head, and stared at the ceiling, wondering where my other half was? England? Australia? The other end of the world?

The next morning, all of us met up with Jake to go to the Cullens. He brought his new jeep Nessie bought for his birthday when he trashed his bike. That was a long story but here's the short version: Nessie fell off her bike and hurt herself really bad; of course Edward, Bella, and Rose were terrified. He burned his bike and kicked it a few times to get himself bleeding becasue he thought that he hurt her. Nessie was really angry because she thought it was her fault, not his. So, Nessie and Esme joined forces and bought him a Free Liberty. Also, they thought it was a better way for us to travel as well; I was actually thankful because I really didn't want to go to school naked. Jake said he'll give rides until I earned my license. Anyway, he didn't accept it at first but after heartwarming pleas from Nessie, he finally gave in; he couldn't not give in, I mean you should've seen Nessie's face. Envy entered my mind just then and I stopped thinking about the story. I pushed it far to the back of mind as possible.

At the Cullens, we briefly spoke. I jumped out of my seat to meet them and Jake went to talk to Nessie giving the others a nod.

"Bella! Edward!" I yelled. I shook every man's hand and hugged every lady's. I turned to see my pack, other than Jake, stare at me as if I was crazy. I rolled my eyes and looked at my friends.

"How is everything Seth?" asked Edward.

"Everything great!" I lied, "I heard we're going to some Bakery."

"Yes. The owner's name is Zachary Mason. I met him at his bakery ten years ago at BC when I went to pick up Rose's and Emmett's 50th wedding cake. We became good friends after that. He called me last Saturday to tell me that he brought his children as well. Anyway, he knows our secret, but he is not a vampire either," Carlisle said. That's weird, if they knew that they were vampires, then why didn't the Volturi destroy or change them?

"He's also a great baker and designer!" Alice perked. From the gleam in her eyes, I could see that she was already planning Jake's and Nessie's wedding. Edward glared at her through daggers, which meant that I was right. She rolled her eyes at him and waved him off.

"It's not that we don't trust you Dr. Cullen, but we need to protect our land," said Sam.

"Of course Sam, that is your duty," said Carlisle politely. I was suddenly angry with Sam; must be the werewolf hormones. Edward chuckled at my thought, which made Bella look at him with question.

"What's so funny?" she asked.

"Nothing love, Seth just has a unique mind," he said chuckling. Everyone joined in, and I looked away, embarrassed to be the clown for everything. Well at least Edward and Bells were apologetic, so I decided to forgive them.

"Let's go then!" cheered Alice.

I have never seen such a tall building here in La Push, the bakery was even taller than the church that's a few blocks from my home. It was located on roadside of beach 1: I did see the construction, but not a lot. I was really busy with school and patrols. Now that it's summer, I have more time on my hands. The bakery was colored beige and pink, and was titled Sandra's bakery. Who's Sandra? Anyway, when we walked in, we saw billboards and cakes which were beautifully designed. There was a small coffeeshop on the side, and tables and chairs arranged around it.

"Amazing, Zach invested well," commented Carlisle.

"Carlisle! Welcome! Long time no see! You haven't changed a bit!" exclaimed an olive-skinned Italian man, with a short beard and long hair up to his shoulders, coming in from the back and hugging Carlisle. He wore shorts and a golf shirt underneath an apron that had the bakery's initials embedded on it.

"Hello Zach, it's great to see you again. These are my friends," he said gesturing towards mypack, "and I am sure you remember my family."

"Of course I remember, and it is nice to meet all of you. Would your friends like some coffee Carlisle?" Before he could answer, a tall built man who wore clothes fit for the Cullen's came in from the back where Zach came from. He was paying attention to his blackberry. He was taller than Sam, but shorter than Jake.

"Dad, I think Sky got into trouble again. I'm gonna go pick her up," he said still texting something.

"Wait Lucas. We have guests, come andgreet them and latergo deal with your rebellious sister," he said.

"Oh we have guests? I thought they were customers, forgive me," he replied. He looked more like his father now that he was beside him. He shook everyone's hand, naming the Cullens and asking the pack memeber's names, but when he shook hands with Leah, he couldn't stop shaking. They just stared at each other for very long minute until Emmett interrupted.

"Ahem," he huffed loudly, chuckling.

"Um, I'm Leah, nice to meet you too, but my hands are getting tired," said Leah. He let go at once, scratched his head.

"Sorry. Well, um, I'm gonna pick up your devil-child dad," he said looking back at Zach and later leaving. Zach looked down andhad a concerned look on his face as he sighed. Devil-child? How bad can this girl be?

"Is something wrong Zach?" asked Alice.

"No dear, it's just my daughter. She hasn't been herself lately," he explained.

"What happened?" asked Esme.

"Well, my children were living with my wife at Toronto. Sandra, my wife, got into a fatal car accident last summer and passed away. Luke took it well, but Schuyler has not been coping with it. But she acts like that isn't what's going on; I know her too well though. But she's still really funny though; just like when you met her last time Carlisle."

"Well, she is a very bright girl, she will get over it. We are all sorry for your loss Zach. What kind of trouble did she get into?" he asked.

"Too many to count. Covering the mayor's home with toilet paper, punching people, etc, I had to bail her out sometimes," he said, looking down. Wow, this girl really is something; I couldn't believe that one girl could get into this much trouble. She must really miss her mom. But she may have co-perpatrators too.

"Wow, I guess there is someone worse than Collin and Brady," Paul remarked. Zach laughed at the comment but stopped when wet footsteps entered through the door.

Luke came in first, looking pissed but when he saw Leah, he looked away, I think blushing. I smiled to myself. Then behind came in a girl, wearing black pants, long boots,and a hooded leather jacket which she wore over her head. She took off her hoodie, revealing her beautiful wavy red-velvet hair, her fair skin and big brown eyes. I gulped in really hard. My head started to spin and I was floating. Every cell in my body rejoiced in happiness; I felt like a million knives just pierced my heart and then through my soul. This stranger girl had me at her mercy; she was pulling me closer to her, she was my gravity now. I could feel her pull as she came closer and closer; it took every strength in my body not to fall at her feet; the metal chair I was holding molded to the shape of my grip. She was my Sun, and I couldn't look away; she was my everything, my other half.

"Guess what she did this time Dad? Tell him Sky," he said giving a 'go-ahead' gesture to proceed. She rolled her eyes and sighed, blushing a bit while she looked at the Cullens and the pack. But then, she looked at Zach right in the face and spoke taking a deep breath; what a beautiful sound that was. My ears stared rejoice at her voice; I could feel my brain cramp.

"I punched a guy in the face," she said looking at her swollen knuckles.