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Our Dawn

Part V

Book 1 – Summer Rain

Leah Clearwater

3. Phasing

While Seth was in his room pretending to be checking on Quil, I watched silently as Claire chopped thin slices of ham and bacon to cook an omelet. Seth had told us to cook something for Quil since he'd be hungry soon. Luckily for him Claire knew how to cook and she was quite happy to be able to help. I knew that Jacob should be at home by now and I knew I could leave because everything was fine. Seth had the situation covered but I didn't want to leave Claire alone not knowing what had happened. I couldn't leave her there thinking that Quil was hurt, especially because I knew she was blaming herself. Since Clark had left earlier to Claire's house I could finally have a quiet conversation with her.

"We shouldn't have left the club so early." She muttered. "It's my fault. Clark wanted to stay but I wanted to come home. We should've stayed until Jake and Embry arrived."

I sighed. I knew Claire would burst into tears in a few seconds and I wouldn't be able to help her because the only way I could do that was to break the promise I had made to Quil about not telling his imprint the truth about us.

I want her to have a normal life, just like her parents always wished for. That was Quil's answer when I asked him why he didn't want to tell Claire the truth. All the other imprint girls knew. Claire shouldn't be an exception besides she was his imprint since she was two years old and she was now old enough to understand everything. Even if it was hard to believe at first, she'd believe the legends eventually.

"It wasn't your fault." I declared placing my hand on her shoulder. "You should go home. Clark is probably waiting for you and Charlie will be there later to get your statement."

"I would like to go home Leah but every time I think about leaving I feel like I'm suffocating. It's like I'm terrified of leaving him."

"You heard what Seth told us earlier, right? He's fine. The bullet barely touched him." Seth had become I fair liar by now so he'd told us Quil's wound was just a scratch.

"I know but what if he gets an infection?"

"If that happens Seth will take him to the hospital."

"When I thought he could die…I can't imagine how I'd be able to live."

"Quil's not going to die. Don't worry so much."

I knew that Claire's feelings had to do with the imprint bond. This bond was unbreakable and we usually wondered what would happen if one of them died. Fortunately this wasn't the case.

"It's easy for you Leah."

"Actually I've been in a situation like this before. And I know exactly how it feels."

"When was that?"

"A long time ago."

"I don't remember Jake being shot. What happened?"

"I'll tell you later. Go home. Your parents must be worried. You can come and visit him in the morning."

Finally Claire agreed and was able to leave my brother's house. She promised she'd be there first thing in the morning.

"You have to tell her." I stated firmly when I joined Quil who was watching tv.

"Leah, it's not that simple." My brother said. "It's a lot to take in and she'll be more confused."

"Why?" I asked.

"She has a boyfriend."

"But she was terrified. You should've seen her when she thought Quil was about to die."

"That doesn't mean anything."

"She's old enough…older than Harry and Will when they were told."

"That's different. Harry and Will had to know the truth because sooner or later they'll become one of us."

"I'm not going to put Claire through this. She has a good chance to be happy without being thrown into this mess. She's been studying so hard to be a marine biologist and if I tell her she might drop her dreams to be here with me. I don't want her to lose this opportunity. I'm mean how many of us can actually leave the Reservation and have a better life?"

"Are you saying that you want her to be away from La Push?" I asked.

"No. I won't be happy without her in my life but her happiness is more important than mine."

"How noble..." I said. "But I'm not sure you're doing the right thing."

"Come on Leah…look at us. How many of us went to College? How many of us followed the dreams we once had? Or even that our parents had for us? We had to quit our dreams the moment we joined the pack. And the imprint changes everything. Kim, Emily, Becca and Rachel…they're trapped here forever. They didn't choose to be imprinted on and I know the guys didn't do it on purpose but…"

Quil hesitated for a moment.

"I know they're all happy but I don't want this for Claire."

Being part of the Quileute's legends meant we had to give something in return. The ones who could morph into wolves would have to devote themselves to protecting our people and passing the genes to a younger generation. The women chosen to be their imprints would have to remain by their side forever. Our lives required sacrifices and I'd felt it since the beginning.

"You're too noble for your own good." I muttered and Quil smiled at me.

"I know…but I can't let her be…like the others. I know what kind of life she would have and I know she deserves so much more."

"But she's a part of our world. It's inevitable. One day she'll find out." I warned.

Even if his imprint was different from the others, even if he was strong enough to live without Claire staying by his side, she would learn the truth sooner or later.

"I don't agree. To tell the truth to Will and Harry was inevitable but Claire isn't a wolf like us. If she goes back to California I won't have to tell her."

"Quil is right. The kids are different, they share our fate." Seth agreed. "Besides, one day one of the twins will step up to become an alpha."

Seth was right. My children shared our fate even though I didn't like it. They too, would have to sacrifice their lives to our cause and for the sake of our tribe. And there were more children that would eventually phase and join the pack.

"Lying to Claire is the hardest thing I've ever done." I stated.

"Really? What about that time when you lied to Jake and didn't tell him you were pregnant?" Quil asked.

"That was different. I didn't lie to him, I just didn't tell him to spare his feelings."

"Whatever."

"I'm going home." I stated. He was irritating me and I didn't want to argue.

"Do you need a ride?" My brother offered. I knew he didn't really want to drive me home out of concern. After all I lived just a couple of yards away but Seth had a new car and wanted to show it off.

"No, thanks. I can walk, besides it's not that far."

Seth shrugged.

"It's actually better if we stay away from your house tonight. Right?" Quil teased.

"Stop talking about my private life Ateara." I warned.

"And let a chance to tease you go? No way." He smirked.

"I'll see you tomorrow Seth." I said.

"I doubt that." Quil laughed. "You and Jake will be busy catching up. If you need a babysitter call me. I really think you shouldn't scar your kids that way."

"Very funny. You should've pursued a comedian career."

I left Seth's house and walked home trying to figure out what to say to Jacob. The adventure in Port Angeles could bring us some trouble especially since Quil's car was still parked outside the night club and there was a group of robbers that could identify us. Fortunately Seth had warned Charlie about everything and he was going to take care of the police for us.

I had no idea how Charlie would be able to explain what happened but he was a good cop and had a few friends in Port Angeles' Police Department. As soon as I opened the front door and felt the familiar smell of someone I hadn't seen in a month, all the problems were gone from my mind.

Jacob wasn't home though. I found him in the backyard, working on the Rabbit.

The car was a wreck after the accident when Kim and I had been taken by Joham a few years ago. Jacob didn't want to take it to a junkyard because the Rabbit had sentimental value to him since it had been his teenage project. Resting on our backyard, the Rabbit was waiting for Jacob to have some time to fix it once and for all but I had the feeling that its days of glory were over.

I stood there for a while watching him work on the motor.

"Having fun?" I asked.

"Took you long enough." Jacob let the hood of the car down and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Well I had to occupy my time."

"So did I." He played along.

We were trying to tease one another. None of us wanted to admit we missed each other like hell.

"So I guess you missed your baby." I stated playfully.

"You bet I did." He grinned and put one of his hands on top of the Rabbit. "But honestly I think she missed me more. But I'm going to fix that really fast."

"Well I guess I'll just leave you two so you can have some privacy." I took a step back pretending to go inside the house but Jacob closed the gap between us and grabbed my waist.

"Are you jealous Leah?" He asked in my ear giving me chills. "Of a car?"

"You know it's not in my nature to share, remember?"

The shine in his eyes showed me he was expecting that reaction on my part. Our eyes met and he pressed his lips to mine forcefully. The next thing I knew I was pressed up against the Rabbit. I could feel the heat irradiating from the both of us and I knew we were both thinking the same thing. We broke the kiss to breathe but he kept holding me close.

We had been apart for too long and I needed him so bad that it hurt. I wanted to spend time with him before his boss could send him to another state. Last time he was sent to Oklahoma and before that to Vermont and New Jersey.

"Jacob…" I moaned when I felt his hands under my shirt.

"I can't believe you're wearing jeans." He whispered. "You knew I was coming home, didn't you?"

"Well, I had a date."

Jacob's lips froze on my neck and he lifted his head to look at me. I could see he was trying to figure out if I was joking or not.

"A date? With who?"

"With Quil."

He arched his eyebrows in confusion but I could see some anger too.

"Wasn't he dating a local girl?" He asked. "Aren't there single girls in La Push? Why did he ask you on a date?"

"I was joking."

"I'm not going to allow Quil to play with you like this. I don't care if he's my friend or not. You're mine." He stated huskily.

Jacob hated to have competition, especially inside the pack. Over the years he had to face Sam, Josh and Jack but there were other wolves that had showed interest in me at some point, like Embry before imprinting on Becca.

"Quil imprinted on Claire." I added and he finally relaxed.

"Oh…right. I forgot." He confessed. "So what happened?"

"Well…"

"Never mind. You'll tell me later." He pressed me again into the Rabbit's hood and I had to hook my legs around his waist. My body arched into his and I felt our control slipping away. There was too much desire in our eyes.

"People can see us." I said while I still had some control over my actions.

"No one comes here at this hour." He whispered. "Now be quiet and let me make you feel good…I need this."

He started to unzip my jeans and I was tempted to follow his orders.

"Jacob…let's go upstairs. Tyson's watching us…"

He turned his face and frowned watching the twins' dog.

"Go away flea bag." He ordered but Tyson didn't move. Only Harry and Will could order Tyson around. "This mutt is weird."

I laughed. Jacob was right. Tyson was weird and stupid, especially when he was trying to catch his own tale. A few seconds later I felt my body being lifted and then we went home. Jacob went straight to our bedroom and closed the door with a kick throwing me to the bed.

"Are we alone or do I have to worry about not making noise?" He asked.

"We're alone. Isaac and Sarah are staying with Becca for the night. Will and Harry are on the beach." I replied while Jacob was taking my shoes off.

"Good…because tonight I want to hear you scream my name."

"Aren't we cocky?" I grinned.

And he attacked my lips again. I knew how much he wanted me and I wanted to frustrate his intents and play hard to get so when he kissed his mark on my neck I flipped us over and I removed my blouse myself revealing the red underwear I was wearing just for him.

"You really know how to drive me insane." He whispered reaching for the straps of my bra.

"Maybe I should balance things up." I took away hos shirt and kissed his chest.

Jacob unzipped my jeans and then he pushed me back, removing them quickly. I pressed my body to his even more and pulled him on top of me. I didn't care about control anymore, all I wanted was him.

"I hate to be without you for so long." I complained.

"I know. Me too. But I'm here now."

"Then what are you waiting for? A formal invitation?" I challenged him. While Jacob was trying to get rid of his own clothes I was trembling with the thoughts of how we were going to spend the rest of the night. His body was tense when he placed it on top of mine and in the next minute we were kissing again.

"Mum! Dad!"

We heard Harry's voice downstairs. We froze for a second, thinking about what to do.

"You said they were out…" Jacob started to get dressed again and gave me his shirt.

"They were supposed to be at the beach."

I finished putting my jeans on and we went to meet Harry. Outside we could hear Tyson barking. Harrison was placing William on the couch. He was unconscious.

"What happened?" We asked. Jacob kneeled and realized William wasn't hurt.

"Did you fight?" I questioned.

Harrison nodded negatively.

"We were at the bonfire and we heard noises coming from the forest…we went to check it out and saw a shadow running away." Harry explained. "We followed it and then Will started to convulse and blacked out."

I put a hand on William's forehead and glanced at Jacob. He had a high temperature.

"I think he has a fever.." I said. "I think he's going to phase."

"Are the Cullens back?" He asked me. "Maybe it was one of them in the forest?"

"They're still in Vancouver." I replied.

"Call Carlisle. Ask him if he knows anything about a vampire coming to Forks."

"Do you think it's Joham? Do you want me to warn the pack?"

"Who's Joham?" Harry asked.

"I'll tell you later." I said. "I'm going to call Sam so he can get someone to patrol tonight."

"We need to think of Will's safety first." Jacob declared. "I'm going to take him outside in case he turns."

"Mum…" Will called in a weak voice. "I'm not feeling well."

"I know…hang on baby, your father will take good care of you." I told him kissing his forehead.

"Can you walk?" Jacob asked him.

"I think so."

"Good…we need to leave the house before you destroy it."

Harrison was going to follow them but Jacob didn't let him go.

"Stay with your mother. Will is unstable. He can end up hurting you."

Harry sat down on the couch and sulked.

"What exactly did you see?" I asked him when Jacob and Will were outside.

"A shadow. There was also a weird scent but not like the Cullen's."

"Okay…so maybe it was Fred." I concluded.

"Who's Fred?"

So far we had only talked with the twins about good and bad vampires. They didn't know anything about our enemies.

"He's a vampire. He has a power…he can turn himself invisible but if you saw a shadow it means it wasn't him."

"So he's one of the bad guys?"

"Yes." I walked to the phone and dialed the Cullen's number.

A couple of years ago the Cullens had moved from Dawson to Vancouver. Every time they wanted to visit us they'd ask for our permission to come so I was sure none of them was here.

"Take my cell phone and call Sam. Tell him to organize a patrol immediately."

"Can I go too?" He asked enthusiastically.

"No way."

Carlisle didn't know about any leech in Forks and he was surprised to know that we'd been caught off guard. We patrolled frequently around La Push so it was weird that none of us had detected the leech's stench.

After talking to Carlisle I called Rebecca to know if Sarah and Isaac were alright. I told Embry to stay alert and to ask some of the wolves to stay around his house for tonight.

"Go upstairs and bring some clothes for your brother." I told Harrison.

"Why?" He asked.

"Because we're going to check on Will. Did you talk to Sam?

"Yes. He said he'll call us later."

"Bring clothes for you too."

"Do you think I can still phase after so long?"

"Of course. According to Carlisle you never lost the ability to do it. It's just that you didn't need to phase. Your gene was activated when Jack threatened us and now your brother's gene was activated too."

"Are Isaac and Sarah going to phase as well?"

"I hope not. Your brother and sister are still too young. But James, David and maybe Jerry can phase if more vampires come to La Push." I sighed.

I wasn't thrilled about seeing all the kids morphing into wolves. From now on things would have to change. We'd have to teach the twins to control themselves, we'd have to protect them from all the dangers they'd face in the future and we'd have to buy more clothes. Hopefully Sarah would be spared to this fate although she had inherited the gene from both sides of the family.

I knew we were about to face hard times but I knew that if we stayed together, we'd be able to do it and that's when I saw William walking through the back door. He was only half dressed and had blood all over his shorts. Without looking at me he ran upstairs throwing insults against his father. Jacob was behind him in a minute, a confused look on his face.

"What the hell is going on here?" I asked but my question remained unanswered.

A/Note: Jacob's back and the pack has a new member. :D

TheSkeptic88: Yes, the other kids will phase eventually. After all they do have the gene. Thanks for the review.

Jada91: In the end of Our Dawn 4 Leah thought she was pregnant but she wasn't. Right now she's not pregnant... Thanks for reviewing.