Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, because if I did, I would keep Seth all to myself.


"Take care of yourself," Edward breathed, then there was a rush of cold wind, and when I opened my eyes, Edward was gone.

I chased after him, getting increasingly more frantic and angry, until I curled up underneath a huge oak tree.

How dare he just decide to leave me because of Jasper's tiny slip?

A sickly sweet smell began to burn my nostrils. I looked up.

"Hello, Bella," Victoria said, a smirk on her face. Clearly she was going to kill me.

There seemed to be a battle inside me. I was on the verge of throwing up my lunch right there, but before I could, there was a ripping sound and I was looking down at Victoria. She gasped.

Sam- Bella, stay where you are.

Jacob - Bella, it's me, Jake. Stay there, we're coming.

Victoria grimaced and ran off. I looked down at my paws, waiting for Sam and Jake to get there. Wait - paws?

I started freaking out.

Jake? What the hell is wrong with me?

Jacob - Do you know the stories of the Quileute tribe? That we're descended from wolves?

So…I'm a wolf?

Sam - Yeah.

But I'm not Quileute… am I?

Jacob - Don't worry about that right now.

Sam and Jacob ran towards me. Judging by their eyes, I knew Sam was the black wolf and Jacob was the russet brown one.

Jake wagged his tail, flashing me a wolfy smile.

Sam - Follow us Bella.

I began to run after them, at supernatural speed. It was surprisingly easy to navigate between the trees and jump over ditches and logs.

So… is this why you've been avoiding me lately, Jake?

Jacob - Um, Yeah. New wolves are unstable, and have very short tempers. You seem to be doing quite well, though.

Sam - Extremely well, in fact. Most new wolves go crazy and I have to order them around.

I ran a bit faster, happy that I was adjusting well to this new life. I overtook Jacob. He laughed and accelerated even more, becoming level with me.

Sam - I suggest you two stop or you will have run all the way to Seattle, Sam thought with amusement.

Sorry.

Jacob - Oops.

We doubled back to Sam. He grinned.

Sam - I'm going to phase out to grab us some clothes. Wait here.

Jacob and I nodded, and Sam ran off. I felt his mind fade as he phased.

Where is everyone?

Jacob - Sam and I were patrolling when you phased. You're the first female werewolf, Bells. You should be proud!

Oh, great. I'm a freak.

Jacob - A freak? No way, Bella. Leah Clearwater is showing signs of phasing already. You won't be the only girl for long.

I felt Sam phase back.

Sam - Feel free to phase back now. Bella, here are your clothes.

Sam passed me my clothes, and I grasped them gently between my teeth. I trotted off behind a tree to phase and change.

I pulled the wolf back inside me, and found myself naked. I pulled on the clothes, knowing no one could see me, but blushing furiously anyway.

I walked back to Jake and Sam. Jake smiled at me and I instantly felt better, being with my sun.

While I'd been a wolf Edward never even crossed my mind. Now, revulsion and rejection washed over me like a tidal wave. Revulsion, because I couldn't believe how I'd fallen in love with a block of stone. Rejection, because that block of stone had left me for dead in the woods and told me he didn't want me anymore.

Being a werewolf had already changed my opinion of vampires. The Cullens were okay I guess, but any human drinker made me want to kill them and puke at the same time.

"Bells, are you okay?" Jacob asked, concerned.

"I'm fine, but I think you should know that the Cullens are gone and never coming back."

Jacob's smile somehow got wider, and Sam said, "Finally! This means we can patrol further to catch that red headed leech."

We exited the woods next to a little house. A woman ran out and hugged Sam.

"Bella, meet Emily." Jacob said.

Emily pulled back from Sam and smiled at me. "It's nice to meet you, Bella."

"You too, Emily," I smiled. My stomach growled, and Emily and the guys laughed.

"Come on, I've made dinner." Emily said, leading us inside.

Sam, Jake and I attacked the food immediately.

"Wait," I said, remembering suddenly, "What about Charlie?"

Jake shifted uncomfortably. Sam looked at me uneasily.

"He already knows about the wolves, Bella." Sam answered.

I turned to Jake. "Oh, so my father knew why you weren't talking to me, but you couldn't tell your best friend?" I was shaking. The rational part of me knew I was making a fool of myself, but the wolf side was taking over.

"Bella, I'm sorry. Please try to get control of yourself!" Jake pleaded.

I managed to rip open the back door and run into the yard before I phased. I bared my teeth for a second before the anger seemed to just melt away. I lay down on the concrete, staring at my tail.

I wagged it slightly when Jake came outside, hanging my tongue out of the side of my mouth.

He took his shorts off, causing me to look away in embarrassment. He folded them and phased.

I'm sorry I got angry,

Jake - It's fine, Bella. Really. I'm amazed you managed to get yourself out of the house.

So my dad knows where I am?

Jake - Yeah. He was expecting you to phase soon.

How am I able to phase, Jake? I'm not Quileute.

Jake - Your dad will explain. He's on his way over.

Jake stood up, and I did the same. Suddenly he jumped on me, pushing me over. I rolled over before springing back up again.

Oh, you're asking for it now!

He barked a laugh. I jumped on him, and we both rolled back, playfully biting at eachother.

I felt Paul and Embry phase. They were running towards us.

Paul - WOLF PILE!

Both of them jumped on top of us, and Jake and I were pinned to the floor for a second before pushing them off.

Embry, Paul? You're wolves too?

Embry - Yeah! It's so cool! Except Paul has anger issues.

Paul - No I do not!

Embry - Do!

Paul - Do not!

Jake - Shut up, you two. Can you smell that?

I smelled the air. Leech.

Paul - It's the red head!

Victoria? Again?

Jake - We have to kill it. Come on.

I trailed behind the others, unsure of how exactly to kill a vampire. Paul saw my thoughts.

Paul - Basically, you rip off their limbs then burn them.

Embry - And don't get killed in the process.

That doesn't make me feel much better.

Paul and Embry laughed.

Foul smelling smoke filled my nose suddenly, and I sneezed.

Jake - I thought you said the Cullens were gone?

We ran towards the boundary line, and I saw all seven of the Cullens standing around the fire.

Oh, shit.