Hey guys, sorry it took so long to update! My internet was having serious issues but we figured out the problem so I'm gonna start updating 1 or 2 times a week. Please review, I can do nothing but improve and I read every review. ~Shift
When I woke up it was seven. Leah was missing. I panicked until I remembered that she was probably running patrol. Sam must have already got someone to replace me. I got up and stretched out my limbs and grabbed a light but warm jacket. I tied it to one leg and went downstairs.
I didn't bother to eat anything, I would just catch a deer sometime. I had to get up there as fast as I could. I went out of the house and went in to the woods. I tied the shirt and pants to my other leg and phased. "Good morning." Leah said to me as she ran patrol. "Good morning to you." I replied.
I started running north and talked to Leah and Sam who was running patrol in my place. After a few hours I was well in to Canada and Leah's shift was over. The others phased but she stayed wolf a few minutes longer to say goodbye. "I love you, please be safe." I said to her. She laughed.
"Thats what I should be telling you. I will." She said and with that phased back to human. The next patrol came but I remained silent. It made the time go by faster. The other patrol also stayed silent, on the look for leeches. But there were none to be seen or smelt.
After another hour I was passed the city Prince Rupert and decided to look for something to eat. After a few minutes I found a herd of deer. There were multiple bucks with a few does. I carefully chose my prey and lunged in to the clearing. I easily took down the oldest looking buck and snapped his neck.
I let the wolf take over and ate peacefully. My stomach growled as I ate. It only took about ten minutes for me to eat the majority of the deer. I left some for the other creatures here. I stretched and looked around until I was facing north. Luckily wolves had an excellent sense of direction. I launched in to the forest and began to run again.
I could feel the temperature dropping with every step I took. It would be about another hour before it started to bother me. At least I had grabbed a jacket. I could hear the wildlife around me, fleeing from me and from other minor threats. As I ran a horrible stench hit my nose.
I wrinkled my nose but didn't stop. A vampire must have run past here recently. You ok Jake? I heard Embry ask me. It must have been his patrol.
Yeah, I'm good. Just found a leech track. Gonna try to get out of here before any find me. I said. Embry nodded and continued running. Oh, and don't tell Leah I ran in to a trail, it'll just scare her. I asked. Embry agreed and we fell back in to silence. I picked up the pace slightly to try and get away from any vampires in the area.
After about ten minutes the air was fresh again. The trip was going to be shorter than expected, good. I could hear the patrol starting to talk to themselves. Didya hear about Nick and Jacob? One of the noobs said. When a bunch of new wolves started phasing we debated calling them pups, but that just seemed lame. Then Paul came back from patrol with some of them and started complaining about how they were noob wolves. So it just stuck.
Huh, news travels fast. They must have forgotten I was here, their loss. I heard that Nick started 'thinking' about Leah and Jake flipped out. I heard Tyler say. I debated making my presence known but decided against it. I stayed quiet and focused on the woods. Embry seemed to catch my drift and said nothing. Yeah, Jake threatened to rip his ear off if he did that again. Kyle said.
Why? It's not like no one thinks about it. Tyler said. My ears pressed against my skull. She's the only female wolf, she's always around, and she's probably the only naked girl the wolves are going to see besides their imprints or the internet. I held back the snarl that was forming in my mouth.
Jake should learn to share. Tyler said and be and Kyle started to laugh. I couldn't hold it back anymore. I snarled and they heard it through the link. Oh shit, Kyle said.
When I get back there I am going to teach you noobs your place. I snarled at them. They immediately turned to Embry. Why didn't you tell us? They whined.
Because this way Jake gets the truth, plus its a lot more fun. Embry said and barked a laugh. They shut up and Brady, who had been quiet the entire time, chuckled. I ran faster, trying to burn of some steam. Hey Embry, will you tell Leah to phase when you get off your shift? If she's asleep leave her and I'll ask the next patrol. He nodded and I let my mind be taken over by my inner wolf.
It was much easier as a wolf to run. I didn't think about unimportant things, I kept a sharp eye out for anything out of place, and it was more peaceful. It was starting to get cold, which was saying something considering I constantly was 108 degrees. I could smell other people and guessed I was nearing another big city.
After another half hour of running I saw a sign through the woods on the highway that said Juneau. I started to swerve away from the city when I smelled something off. It seemed familiar. I started following it towards the city until it became stronger. Then it hit me. It was Emmett's scent. It was only a few days old. I began to follow it towards the city. When I was close enough I phased and quickly put on my clothes.
I shivered slightly and zipped up the jacket. I walked toward the city and entered the city's limits within ten minutes. I followed the scent, having some difficulty with my limited human sense of smell and all the strangers. I followed the scent for an hour before finally coming to stop at a large house on the outskirts of the city.
I sniffed once for good measure, smelling the rest of the Cullen Clan and some other leeches. I heard someone stifle a gasp and smiled. There was Edward. I walked up to the door but before I could knock the door was swung open and Edward stood staring at me. Five other vampires looked around him at me. I could recognize Bella, Emmett, and Jasper.
"Jacob!" Edward gasped. "What are you doing all the way up here?". Bella was at his side in a second. The smell hit me like a brick wall. She had been changed. I shook my head and shifted from foot to foot. "Oh, I'm sorry. Please come in." Edward said and stepped to the side. My instincts told me to run, being in a small enclosed area surrounded by vampires. But I pushed my fears aside and stepped in to the small house. I could see them watching my movement.
It hit me again, almost making me gag. The sickly sweet stench that radiated from them. It burned my nose but I said nothing. "Jacob! What are you doing here!" Bella said and tried to move to hug me but was stopped by Edward. "Wait, let him calm down." Edward said quietly.
"Is he mad?" Bella asked, confused. Edward shook his head.
"He's the only wolf in a confined space surrounded by vampires." He said. Bella's mouth made a small O and she stepped back. I slowly took in a breath and looked around. I saw Carlisle come down some stairs and I smiled slightly. If there was ever a vampire I wouldn't want to kill in a fight, it was the gentle leader.
"I thought I smelled you." He said and smiled. "What brings you here?" He asked politely. I took in a breath and looked around. I could see Edward, Bella Carlisle, Emmett, Jasper, and three other vampires I didn't recognize. I suddenly felt calm and snapped my head to Jasper.
"Sorry, you were so tense and I wanted to make it easier." He said. I nodded slightly and looked back to Carlisle. "A coven of vamps came to Forks and we need to get rid of them." I started. "They wont peacefully leave and one attacked Jared. We've killed two so far." I said. Carlisle's face fell and I could see Bella from the corner of my eye with her mouth open. "How many are there?" Carlisle asked.
"They said there were ten, but more were going to come." I said.
"Did you have a discussion with one?" He asked. I nodded. "What else did they tell you?" He asked curiously.
I looked at Bella and she looked at me confused. "They said there were ten but more would come, they were from Italy, they came to see if Bella was changed yet, and that even though she wasn't there they still would take care of any 'problems they find." I explained. Carlisle sighed and it was echoed by every vampire in the room.
"I'm extremely sorry we dragged you in to this." Edward said. I looked at him questioningly. "Would you like to sit down?" He asked, gesturing to a chair. I walked over to the chair and sat down.
Everyone came over to greet me. "What's been up, wolfy?" Emmett asked me in his booming voice. "Nothing, just picking on the younger ones." I said. He laughed and slapped me on the shoulder. Bella came over and game me a light hug. It felt weird, she was missing her usual warmth. She sensed my uneasiness. "Sorry Jacob, but this is what I want." She said. I shook my head.
"I am glad your happy. But I need to be getting back as soon as I can." I said and she nodded. I looked to Edward and he came to sit in a chair across from me. "The coven that is troubling you is the Volturi. They are an ancient, very powerful coven. They consider themselves the 'government' of vampires. They create the rules, and enforce them. They don't take lightly to wolves," He explained.
"How do we get rid of them?" I asked him. He sighed.
"No one knows. The last time anyone challenged the Volturi they were all destroyed accept for two. The coven was the same size as them. The problem is, half of them have special abilities." Carlisle said, entering the conversation. "I'm guessing you are wanting to get back now?" He asked me. I nodded.
"Ok, I'll make a list of the Volturi guard, what you'll be up against, and their abilities. I don't know of any weaknesses. I know the treaty is gone, but if you need us we would be willing to come down and help you. You helped us when we needed help, and the least we can do is return the favor." He said. I nodded and smiled lightly.
After making the list I stuck it in my pocket and everyone came to say goodbye except the three vampires I didn't know. "I also wrote down my and Edward's phone numbers incase you need or help." Carlisle said. I nodded and shook his hand.
I shook the other's hands and went to the door. emmett opened it for me and I said my thank you's before running off towards the forest. When I was secluded by the trees I stripped and tied my clothes to my legs and quickly shifted. I shook out my fur and looked around before running back towards Forks.
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