Newfound Fates

A/N Most of my readers know that I'm a fan of TVD. So, why on earth am I writing a Twilight fanfic? Well, even though I never liked Twilight, I was still a fan of Jakeward. I just know that they would've been the best couple in the series. Plus, the story would have been so much better if it was about them. Another couple I adore is Jaiden, from The Originals. Sadly, JP bitched up TO just like she did TVD and killed Aiden. My heart goes out to Josh. Between that and re-watching Twilight, I finally found the inspiration to write a Jakeward story. For the most part, it will follow the original plot. Enjoy!

Chapter 1: An Unexplained Connection

Jacob smiled, as he walked away from Forks High. Bella was back, and he couldn't be happier. Ever since they were both children, they had gotten along. The only drawback was that he wasn't enrolled at the same school. His high school was on a private reservation. It wasn't open to the general public. But, that didn't mean he couldn't meet Bella after school, Jacob thought as he drove up to the school parking lot.

Once he saw Bella exit the doors, Jacob got out of his truck. "Bella," he called out.

Bella turned to see Jacob walking towards her. "Jake!" she sighed. "You didn't have to meet me here."

"I know. But, I just couldn't resist seeing that look on your face," Jacob smiled.

"I'm glad you're here," Bella smiled, hugging him.

"Rough first day, huh?"

"You have no idea. I feel like I'm being shunned."

"Anyone in particular?" Jacob asked, as he saw a pale figure emerge from the school. Jacob knew exactly who he was: Edward Cullen. Jacob watched him stroll towards his car. Soon, he saw the other Cullen's follow suit. Jacob's eyes drew back Edward. For some strange reason, Jacob felt drawn to this pale faced boy. Why, he didn't know. But, somehow seeing him made his body warm up.

Edward could still feel Jacob's glance. He glanced back at him, then quickly got into his Volvo. As he watched them, Edward listened to every word they spoke. Why? Why was he so drawn to this boy, he hardly knew? One thing he discovered was this new girl seemed to know him. Could that be the reason why he was so edgy around her? Maybe his instincts were trying to tell him something. What didn't know? All Edward knew was that seeing Jacob made him feel alive. Which was something he hadn't felt in decades.

Weeks later, some of the juniors decided to take a trip to La Push beach. Even though it was on a native reservation, it was still semi-open to the public. Bella decided to come along. She needed a break from the leering eyes of the Cullen's. Plus, Jake would be there. He was the only real friend she had here.

Bella and Jacob decided to walk along the beach, while their friends started to head back. "So, is La Push part of the reservation?"

"Yes. But the elders don't mind permitting people to visit," Jacob answered, smiling.

"What did Sam mean by: "The Cullen's don't come here"?"

"You caught that, huh? Well, I'm not supposed to say anything about it."

"I can keep a secret."

"Really, it's just some old scary story."

"Well, I want to know."

Jacob started to chuckle. If Bella only knew the tales he had been taught about the Cullen's. He didn't quite know how to explain it to her. Hell, he couldn't even explain the connection he had towards Edward. But since she started to take an interest to that "family", he knew he had tell her something.

"Did you know that the Quileute's are supposedly descended from wolves?"

"What? Wolves, like real wolves?" Bella laughed.

"Well, that's the story of our tribe."

"Okay. So, what's the story about the Cullen's?"

"Well, they're supposedly descended from this like "enemy clan". My ancestors found them hunting on our land. But they claimed to be something different, so we made a treaty with them. They promised to stay off Quileute land, then we wouldn't expose what they really were. The pale faces."

"I thought they just moved here."

"Or just moved back."

Bella knew she had to confront Edward. She was tired of him avoiding her questions. Once she exited the school, she looked up and saw the group of Cullen's standing by their cars. They were parked in their usual parking spaces. Bella figured Carlisle had bribed the school principal into reserving those spaces just for them.

Taking a deep breath, Bella started to approach them. She was almost there, when she heard Jacob's voice, calling her name. Bella turned to see him running up to her. "Jake, what's wrong?" Bella asked, worriedly.

"You can't go near them."

"What? Don't tell me you came all this way, just to tell me to stay away from the Cullen's? How pathetic are you, Jacob?"

"No! I wanted to meet you after school. Instead of heading to your truck, I see you marching towards them. Bella, those people are dangerous."

"I don't care, Jacob. I'm not scared of them. It's not like they're going to kill me."

"Don't be too sure," Jacob coldly quipped, glancing over at Edward.

Edward met his glance, and watched them talk. The connection between them was getting more intense. Things were getting out of hand. Edward couldn't go on like this. He had to face down Jacob, and tell him exactly how he felt.

Jacob couldn't keep lying to Bella. He couldn't hide it any longer. Ever since he laid eyes on Edward, he felt a sensation that couldn't be explained. He had to confront him about it. He had to tell him. "Bella, there's something you need to know."

"Jacob," Edward spoke, causing Bella to whip around.

Both their eyes met. Jacob quivered, as a vision flashed before his eyes. He saw Edward standing by a cliff, watching the sunrise. Seconds later, Edward turned to see Jacob approaching him. Edward smiled, as Jacob walked up to him. Jacob returned the smile, then wrapped his arms around him. Suddenly, a three dark figures appeared out of the fog. Edward cringed, causing Jacob to turn. The two watched as the figures started to approach them. Jacob knew immediately knew what he had to do. He hissed, then made a mad dash towards them. Jacob gasped out in horror, as he saw himself turn into a gigantic sized wolf.

"Jacob, what's wrong?" Bella cried, grasping his arm.

In wolf form, Jacob lunged himself against their leader. Edward made an attempt to help him, but was stopped by short, black haired girl. "Edward, you can't fight. It's too dangerous," the girl warned.

"Alice, I can't lose him."

"You won't. Jasper, Rosalie and I will take it from here." Just then, two other Cullen's appeared. The three of them zoomed towards the other two creatures, and managed to take them down. Meanwhile, Jacob pinned the other creature to the ground. Letting out a loud roar, he bit his head off then dropped it on top of the body.

Jacob heard a piercing scream from one of the creatures. He turned to see the dreadlock haired man drag the red haired woman away. Seconds later, he saw Jasper break off a large tree branch and light it with his lighter. Then he threw the burning branch over the creature's body. The five watched the creature's body go up in flames. "James is finally dead," Jasper spoke, as Alice embraced him.

"Edward, you and Jacob are finally free," Alice smiled.

"As long as those two don't come back," Rosalie quipped.

"If they do, I'll kill them," Jacob fired, wrapping his arm around Edward.

"Jacob, I'm so sorry. I had no idea they followed me here," Edward exclaimed, tearfully.

"We knew meeting here was dangerous," Jacob replied. "But, you're safe now. That's all that matters."

Edward rested his head on Jacob's shoulder. "I don't know what I would have done if I had lost you."

Jacob grinned, then kissed his forehead. "Eddy, I can handle myself. Besides, you know I would never let anyone hurt you. I will always protect you. I can't lose you!"

"Jake, you're scaring me. What's wrong?!" Bella screamed.

Jacob shot out a loud cry, then immediately started to run.

"Jake, wait!" Bella shrieked, as she started to run after him.

Edward knew exactly what happened. For the longest time, he and his family suspected that Jacob Black would also become a werewolf like the others in his tribe. Yet, he had no idea that this was possible. How could a creature like Jacob and a creature like him have that kind of connection? Edward gasped, taking in a deep breath. Now he knew why he was so drawn to Jacob. Everything made sense now. All the feelings Edward had were clarified.

Edward was now in a state of shock. There was so much for him to process. But, first thing's first, he had to find Jacob. Then a thought crossed his mind: Alice most likely already saw this happen. She knew as well as he did that Jacob Black had just imprinted on him.