Unbeknownst to Laurent, Victoria followed him to the meadow. Bella was caught up in the fight between wolves and vampires. Blood spilt on all sides. The consequences far reaching. BellaxPaul eventually. OOC, AU.
A/N I had this idea stuck in my head. I had to write it down to stop it distracting me. I got a couple of chapters in and the stubborn idea wanted a different path. I started again from scratch going down a different route. The idea wouldn't relent for either route so I flipped between the two paths until now I have two stories; one team wolf and the other team vamp. Since they started from one idea their names are virtually the same... look for the 's' to check the version you are reading!
Chapter 1 BBtWPaul POV
Baby Alpha is at it again. Thank the Ancestors he wanted Sam to remain Alpha for now. Baby Alpha is nearly as bad as the imprinted wolves but he lacks the maturity to balance his infatuation. I don't know how much longer Sam will coddle him. Baby Alpha sent out the alert howl. We dropped everything and ran. Did he scent leeches? Did he hell as like. No something far worse. Dear little leech lover decided to go for a hike, if you can call badly controlled falling a walk. So here we are, the entire pack following her.
What on earth possessed her to head off trail? She can't even manage to walk on a flat surface without tripping. I have no idea what she could be thinking, crazy woman!
I'm getting grief yet again. I hate not having privacy in my own head. One small benefit from my childhood is I'm good at repressing stuff. Who knew it would come in helpful. Keeping up an inane line of thought keeps them out of the rest of my head. So shut the F up, I'm keeping it clean and keeping it down for the most part. Thank you O Mighty Alpha order for stopping us swearing and cursing.
Ahh, so she did have a destination in mind. A meadow, I suppose it's nice enough. I hate it's so exposed. Good at the moment I suppose. Plenty of hiding places for a pack of huge wolves to spy from.
A leech, what a surprise! Not. She's surprised to see him. Well at least she didn't plan to meet him here, but it looks like she knows him. Can't we just take him out. Hey, Baby Alpha and I actually agree on something, wonders will never cease. Yeah, yeah, so you want me to limit my sarcasm too, fat chance!
She doesn't look very comfortable, she's trying to back up. Come on, you want to wait until he bites her? Warped, come on, let us just shred him.
Ohh, now what, another leech. Nice rack, shame about the lack of maintenance, never heard of a hair brush or a wash cloth, or were they before your time! Not to mention the lack of a heartbeat. I sure as heck wouldn't want to touch her that way. Heck, will you let me off with that one? Really, I'm so honoured. Now where was I, oh yes, She's stone cold dead and I'm not into necrophilia.
Where are we? Ah yes, dead Red is pissed with dead Dreads. Dreads looks scared. I don't suppose he can wet himself, even if he does look like he is scared enough.
Come on, lets take them out while they bicker with each other.
Sam, come on. I'm getting more than a little frustrated here. If I can't let some of the tension out with a stream of well chosen profanities, at least let me do what we are made to do for F's sake. Arghh, there is just no satisfaction with the abbreviated version.
Yes, yes, action at last. Ouch, poor leech lover, no-one deservers that. Told you we should have acted sooner.
Yes, I love the chase. He doesn't have a hope. I'm gaining. If you fight and run away, you live to fight another day, but you just aren't running fast enough.
His head came off before his body hit the ground. I let the wolf have some fun removing the rest of his limbs. Embry, what a good little boy scout, his lighter is in a zipped pocket. I lost so many lighters I usually revert to the old ways, sticks and stones.
What the h...eck are they doing to her? Red made a mess in a very short time, I know bitches tend to fight with their nails and pulling hair and stuff but ….
Baby Alpha is trying to get 'his' Bella out alive but all he is doing is dancing round looking for an opening then backing up in fear of hurting her. Red is good at using Bella as a shield. Ouch Sam got the brunt of Red's nails this time, as least he will heal easier than Bella. Wow, she must be hurting.
Jared got Red's arm and ripped it off. Ouch those talons of hers have done some work on him too.
Jared Stop, JARED STOP, you are shaking the venom onto leech lover. No, Red's got her teeth into her. We are too late. F... the second hand pain is still a bitch. At last, Jake got her clear now. Sam and Jared are after her but they are both feeling the effects of the Red bitches nails.
At least Sam, Jared and Jake will heal. Even I can't help but feel sorry for leech lover, she looks like she has bathed in blood. I don't know how much is hers and how much belongs to the pack. I think Red must have some hang ups and is trying to turn the world red.
Embry get back to the girl, see if you can help. I can't leave this one until it's burnt out. Sam and Jared are chasing one-arm Red. Boy, she is wily and they're injured.
One less in my head. Jake phased back to try and tend to Bella. Oh he's back again, he's like a yo-yo in his rage. Don't do more harm Baby Alpha, remember Emily.
The stench of their smoke is worse than the taste of the venom, Bleugh. Though there is nothing nicer than seeing a vamp go up in smoke.
Damn, Red got away. Sam made the judgement call to turn back. Get leech lover some medical care if she's not beyond that. Hey she came round. What does 'snake venom, suck out' mean?
Jake made it back human.
Embry is getting closer to them. This fire still has that chunk of thigh. Where's a stick to stir the fire up? I need to speed this up.
Jake's back. Wow, Jakey, Jakey, you learn something new every day. I didn't know you can suck the vamp venom out. I suppose you can with snakes, doh, that's what she meant! I just hope she has enough blood left in her with all those cuts Red gave her with the finger nails.
Jake, JAKE, JACOB. What the F... Well that's different No, he's gone totally feral, the wolf has taken over. Well that explains why he is licking her all over, a little bit. Hey, wait up. Jake if you can understand me, keep it up. Where you have licked her wounds they are healing. Yes look, that's it. No, there is another on the shoulder. Yes that's it, now turn her over. I know but did you hear any bones break. I didn't think so. The blood loss is more of a threat, just use your nose and flip her. Yes I know they are worse on her back. Hell, it's turning my stomach.
Embry's with him now, just phased back to human form. I watched through Jake's eyes as Embry held the wounds while Jake licked them closed. Lick that big one across her shoulder blades. Put your nose to it so Embry can hold it together. It should heal with less of a scar. Look, it's closing already. Now the rest.
The fire has burnt down. I'll head back.
Orders came through. Okay, Embry and I will patrol.
This head sharing thing ensured I got to see Jake unable to phase back. His wolf is in control. Sam dropped out. Jared stayed wolf as far as her truck. She still hadn't regained consciousness. Jake's wolf is following the truck.
A/N
Sorry, all the mistakes are mine. If you want to give me some help it will be gratefully received!
:)-J