I apologise profusely for such a long time between updates but I have been so busy with school and Uni applications. But I have my place in university confirmed so I am all yours for the next fourth months. I also apologise for how crappy this chapter is but I am just trying to get back into writing so bare with me. Enjoy XD

Rory's POV

There are no words to explain the pain I was feeling, I could feel and think nothing but how it burned. It felt like acid was being pumped through my veins, burning and destroying me over and over and over. I begged for it to stop but I had no idea if what I was saying was coherent or just coming out in screams.

After a while the pain still continued so I tried to hold back the screams in a hope to hear an explanation to what was going on but all I could tell was that I was moving, where and how I could not tell but I could tell that I was moving fast. I tried to open my eyes but the pain was in control, not me.

Soon nothing else existed but the pain.

Jacob's POV

"You seem different Jake." Bella was both stating and questioning the fact. I had tried to hide it but I had seen the change in Quil. All I could think about was Rory and it was driving me insane waiting for her to show. I had to apologise for acting like a dork earlier. I scanned the crowd again and that was when I heard Paul call to Rory and I saw him head in the direction of the car park. Following him with my eyes, I noticed him bounding towards her. Something was wrong. Ignoring the questions from Bella I ran after Paul. Within seconds I was behind Rory's truck and stand over Paul and a body.

No, it couldn't be! "Paul..." I couldn't talk, I felt an agonising pain in my chest. The feeling was so strong for someone I had just met but it only confirmed what I already knew. I pushed Paul away and feel to my knees. The bleeding had stopped almost instantly but the gash in her shoulder still looked nasty. But it wasn't a gash, it was a...no it couldn't be. I tried to find my voice again, "what happened?"

"Jake, she's been bitten."

"I know, I can see!" I shouted, "Sorry but what I mean is it wasn't one of the Cullen's, I don't recognise the scent. Did you see what they looked like?"

"No, I just saw her getting dragged behind the truck and then I ran to find this. It happened so quick. I am sorry Jacob."

The whole pack was surrounding me now, trying to hide the scene from anyone who might have heard anything. "We should contact the Cullens, maybe get them to come here or one of us take Rory to them," suggested Seth.

"I think it would be best if someone takes her to the Cullens," answered Sam. "Colin and Seth I want you on crowd control. If anyone asks anything tell them she slipped and broke something, anything just not the truth but something believable. Jacob, take Bella and take her to the Cullen house. Rest of you are with me, we will search for the leech that did this."

As soon as the words were out of his mouth I was running towards Bella who was standing just between the crowd and the pack, not totally sure if she could help. "Phone Edward now, tell him we will meet him at the border. Tell him to bring Dr Carlisle."

"Jacob was has happened."

"Bella please phone him now! Sorry but we need their help right now, please." I was practically begging. She looked into my eyes and I could tell she saw how difficult this was for me. I had only been in the company of Rory for around five minutes but that was all it took. Damn legend!

Bella followed me to her truck to get her phone while I headed back to Paul. Rory was starting to groan and scream with pain but no one could hear her over the music. Bella was on the phone to Edward and came round to see what the problem was and I could hear her tone turn to panic but I could only focus on Rory's body lying there, almost fitting with pain. I kneeled beside her and tried to soothe her by pulling her to me. I ran my hand through her hair as I tried to constrict her movement as much as possible to prevent her from injuring herself further.

"Jacob, Edward will be at the border in about two minutes so we better get moving."

Everyone knew what had happened between Rory and I when we had changed earlier together so I could feel both their sympathy and support rolling off them in waves. I kneeled back down next to Rory, without taking my eyes from her face I said "Bella, her keys are by the driver door, we'll take her truck cause it will be faster, you drive. I'll hold her so she doesn't get moved around too much." I heard Bella moving, I whispered to Rory, "If you can hear me, we are taking you somewhere safe." I gently kissed her brow then slowly picked her up. She was so small and slight in my arms, and I was reminded of this afternoon. Despite the situation I let out a small chuckle before awkwardly opening and climbing into the passenger side of the car without moving Rory too much.

Once she got the car adjusted and moving Bella finally spoke "Jake what is going on is she why you were acting weird earlier?"

"Yes," I pulled my gaze from Rory's face "I imprinted on her today at the store today. We ran into each other and it just happened, her name is Rory. I...God she doesn't deserve this. We have to find this army and destroy it. Bella, she is changing right in front of me and I might never get to know the real Rory. I can already smell the change."

I could see she was trying to control herself enough to talk but the pain was too much. "Shh, Rory I am so sorry." I couldn't believe it. I was fucking crying! Bella remained silent for the rest of the drive and I just sat trying to think what was going to happen from here.

Please let me know what you think cause I am just trying to get back into this 3 xxxx