Jacob ran straight towards Alix and leaped into the air. Alix cringed, thinking that he was going to jump on her.

He ended up changing in the middle of the air and flipping over Alix, landing neatly on all four legs.

Alix's jaw dropped wide open.

Impressed, huh?

Definitely. Will you teach me that someday?

Sure. After you get your temper under control Missy. You almost gave your mother a heart attack.

Jacob gave her a stern look and growled at her.

Alix bowed her head low, looking at the ground. I'm really sorry about that.

What were you mad at anyway?

I missed the first day of high school because I turn into a giant wolf.

That's not so bad.

Dad! It's crazy. And now, I'm always hot. It's like I'm burning up. Ice isn't even cold to me anymore.

I'm sorry about that. It takes some getting used to.

Ya think?

Jacob rolled his eyes. He started to run away from her, towards the forest.

We'll have a more private talk over here. I need to teach you something.

Oh. Ok.

Father and daughter running gracefully with each other. The wind passing soundlessly through their fur. Their paws barely touching the ground. They were running so fast but they weren't even tired. Alix felt powerful.

Yeah, it'll wear off after the first week. You get used to it again. And I need to teach you how to fight. Quil! Get out here with your cub! Alix needs a fighting lesson.

Dad? Alix gave her dad a questioning look. Quil Aterea was a werewolf? And his kid was one too?

Woah. This world is going crazy.

Yeah... Jacob gave her a sidelong glance. He knew that this was slightly freaking her out.

Turns out that Quil Jr. is a werewolf too. Except, he didn't go crazy on the bus. He went crazy at school. After lunch, he felt sick. So Wes took him to the nurse. The nurse said he would have to go home. But Quil was mad. He didn't want to miss the first day of school. They got out of the office and Quil ran for the restroom. He started to change in the stall. Luckily, Jake was there to drag him out and sneak him through a back door.

Seems like Jake's been doing a lot of cub sitting lately.

Yeah. I'll have to congratulate him later. I'm proud of him. Jacob laughed at the memory Jake involuntarily shared with him. Quil looked so confused. More than usual anyway.

But are you serious dad? Quil is actually a werewolf?

Yup. Jacob nodded.

Woah. That's...

Weird?

Quil!

Alix ran over to the big black wolf and barked. It was Quil and his father, Quil Sr.

Hey you! Now we're both big dogs. Amazing huh?

Yeah. I didn't even know about the legends. I never knew what dad was doing on the job anyway.

I did. But I thought they were just tales to scare us half to death.

Quil, dad says you have to fight me for training.

I don't hit girls.

I'm a werewolf though. That's different.

Not really. I can tell you're a girl werewolf.

Jacob bark-laughed and turned to Quil Sr. They tried to talk to each other as quiet as possible but it was no use. All of their thoughts echoed loudly in the kids' heads.

Alix winced. Do you think we'll ever get used to this?

No. Quil shook his head back and forth.

Then Quil frowned at her. Can I ask you a question?

You just did.

No, another one.

Fine.

How did you turn into a werewolf?

I got angry.

At who? You just got on the bus and next thing I know, Jake's running you towards the forest.

It's none of your business.

Yeah, it is.

You wanna fight for it?

This thought came from Jacob. He wanted to see what level the young wolves were at.

Quil nodded and Alix growled loudly. She didn't really want to fight at all. But she knew that it would happen sometime, against someone else.

Ok, fine. I'm in. Alix thought.

Quil, go easy on her, eh?

Alix growled at Jacob. Shut up dad. You better make sure I don't hurt him too bad.

That's my girl.

Thanks dad.

Quil tensed and leaped at Alix, teeth and claws bared. Alix barked at him and dodged his attack easily.

Oh c'mon Quil! Don't tell me that's all you got?

Shut up Alix.

Make me.

Quil pawed at the ground and circled Alix slowly. He tried to find an opening but she was ready for him.

Then Quil ran full speed towards her. He put his head down and prepared to ram into her. But Alix side stepped him and clawed through his skin. Quil yowled and started cursing at Alix.

Woah. It must've hurt for you to say that!

Alix!! Shut up. You just caught me off guard is all.

Yeah right!

Alix started laughing uncontrollably. Then she started to tingle. The tingling turned into shaking and all of a sudden, Alix found herself human again.

And naked.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!"

Quil, close your eyes now. Jacob and Quil Sr. ordered.

Ugh. Already done guys. Like I want to see Alix in her birthday suit.

"DAD!! Where are my clothes?!" Alix wailed, tears streaming down her face. She was beyond stressed and humiliated.

Quil and his dad ran off in the other direction while Jacob transformed back into his human form and pulled on some pants that were tied around his leg.

"Sorry about that sweetie. But you're going to have to carry your clothes with you. I have a big shirt here that should reach your knees."

Jacob handed her the shirt which she gratefully pulled on.

Jacob frowned. It only reached the top of her thighs.

Alix groaned. "I cannot walk around like this. Can't you just go home and get me some normal clothes?"

Jacob cracked a smile. "Yeah, I guess I owe you. You should change back into your wolf form while you wait."

Alix nodded her head. She closed her eyes and thought of Wes. Sooner than later, her body started to tremble and shake.

She erupted into a mass of fur and muscle.

"You know, I actually like the color white on you. It's nice. Plus, it sets you apart from everyone else." Jacob said thoughtfully to Alix.

Alix cocked her head to the side. She didn't know she was a white werewolf. She was too distracted with the problems in her life to wonder what she looked like.

"White like an angel, Al. You're an angel borrowed from heaven." Jacob stated before he jogged away.

Alix blinked.

An angel? Not my first choice of words but I like it. Hm.

Alix laid down on her haunches and rested her head between her paws. The wind played with her fur and tickled across her sensitive nose.

Then the most disgusting scent reached Alix's nostrils. It was sickly sweet and heavy. Alix felt like she was going to throw up from it.

Then from the corner of her eye she saw a small movement. It was almost invisible. The hairs on the back of her neck stood stiff.

Alix jumped up, her teeth bared, a growl deep in her chest.

Someone was here. Someone with a horrible smell was watching her. She felt an uncontrollable urge to rip the person apart. It surprised her. Usually, she wasn't that violent.

Alix barked loudly, hoping to scare the intruder away or draw another werewolf's attention.

Stay away from me whoever you are! Go away!

Alix growled, knowing that this person couldn't read her mind.

"Hello Alix."

Alix froze.

No way.

"It's been a while since I last saw you. Looks like you've changed quite a bit."

No stuff.

"You might be wondering how I can hear you. Well, I can read minds. Everyone except your mother's. I still don't know why...It's interesting really. Why are you still in your wolf form?"

No clothes. I'm waiting for dad to bring me some.

"Ah. Well, then, I must be going. I don't think Jacob will be happy with me arriving unannounced."

I'm sure he won't mind. You should stay. Mom would be happy.

"I'm...sure. But I must go now. Your father is approaching. I must see you again. It's been quite a long time."

Yes, it has been. I'll miss you.

"And I, you. Good bye, Alix."

Bye, Uncle Edward.

And with that, he was gone.

What the heck just happened? Why did he smell so bad? Why do I want to take off after him and rip him apart piece by piece? And how can he read minds? This is so weird on way too many levels.

"Alix?! Are you alright?" Jacob called, emerging into the forest.

Alix nodded and barked at him.

"Good." Jacob wrinkled his nose. "Who was with you, just now?"

Alix blinked. Jacob threw her clothes at her and she caught them in her mouth. She ran into the bushes for a second and emerged as a teenage girl.

"Thanks dad." She said, tugging on her jacket. It was a little chilly this spring.

"Alix...Who was with you?" Jacob crossed his arms. He wasn't going to be swayed from this. Something about the scent ticked him off. It made him want to transform.

Alix paused. She wasn't sure if she was supposed to share this with him or not. She knew it would upset him but she couldn't lie.

She took a deep breath.

"Uncle Edward."

Jacob took in a sharp breath. Cullen...

"Oh. I was wondering what smelled so bad."

"Yeah. About that...why does he smell so bad to me now? He used to smell so good. And..."

"And?"

"He said he could read my mind and he did. I was still in wolf form."

Jacob bristled as he listened to Alix. So he revealed his abnormal power to her. Did he...

"Did he tell you anything else?"

"He said you'd be mad if you knew he was here. And he knew that mom and I would be happy."

"That's all?"

"Yeah. Dad, what's going on?"

Jacob took in a deep breath. He looked up at the clear, bright blue sky. It might be a good thing that they were out here alone in the open forest. Alix might get mad again. Then, Jacob would have to reluctantly restrain her.

"Alix. Edward is a vampire. Vampires are real, I'm telling you. And they are also our only enemies. Werewolves exist only because vampires exist. That's mostly why you're one today. The Cullens have special powers. Basically, when they were changed their strongest human trait was strengthened. Edward could read people well so he is a mind reader. His sister has visions about the future and his brother can read emotions and change them. It's weird but no weirder than being a werewolf."

Alix blinked. "So Hollywood is really screwed up."

Jacob nodded.

"Dad? Does Uncle turn into a bat?"

"No. No more than we turn into wolves at the full moon."

Alix sighed and ran her hand over her face. "This is just too much. Can I go home now?"

Jacob nodded and led the way out of the forest. He was proud of her. It was a lot to go through for a 14 year old.

Alix rubbed her stomach. Man, she was hungry! She felt like she could eat a horse! Could she? She was part animal...

"Ma! We're home!" Alix yelled as she made her way to the kitchen.

Bella came down the stairs, a worried look on her face.

"Are you alright now?" She asked Alix.

Alix nodded and went over to hug her mother. "I'm so sorry. It won't happen again. I didn't mean to get so out of control."

Bella smiled and kissed the top of Alix's head. "Alright. You must be hungry."

Alix smiled. "I am starved!"

Bella shook her head. Now she had three werewolves to feed. The grocery bill was going to be ridiculous. Hopefully, her job as a college English teacher would cover it. Maybe Jacob should get a paying job too...

"Mom, can I have fifths?" Alix asked, finishing off her fourth plate of spaghetti.

Bella smiled and stood to make some more pasta. She would be making another trip to the grocery store tomorrow.

"Woah. Alix, you're getting fat." Jake laughed, leaning back in his chair. He only had three servings of food. He was used to small portions so this was definitely considered small for a werewolf's diet.

Alix stuck her tongue out at her brother, handing her empty plate to her mother. Her dad belched and picked his teeth with a pick.

"Well, a growing girl needs her energy." Jacob pointed out.

"And how many plates have you had?" Bella asked from the stove.

"Seven." Jacob answered sheepishly.

"And a half." Jake threw out. Jacob had ate half of Bella's food too.

"Whatever, Jake. I'm going to make it up to her." Jacob promised, rubbing his belly.

"You better!" Bella added.

They all laughed.

"Mom!" Alix shouted, her stomache rumbling audibly.

Bella rolled her eyes. "Alright, Alix. Your food will be ready in a minute. Try not to eat the table, ok?"

Alix smiled and stretched her legs. She was growing nonstop. Also, she had developed some serious muscles today. She hoped she wouldn't become an Amazon woman. That would be scary.

But she'd be able to beat up any one who annoyed her.

Heehe. Watch out Wes.

Alix sighed as Bella refilled her plate. She felt like such a fatty.

Bella eyed her but said nothing. She knew that this was affecting Alix more than she'd ever know.

Jacob seemed to notice the slight tension. He shoved himself back away from the table, a feat that was incomprehensible to Jake, and stood up.

"Hey Al, wanna go out for a run?" Jacob asked with a smile.

Bella smiled back and looked at Alix. "Yea. Why don't you go vent out some frustration?"

Alix's face seemed to sink.

"No. No thanks."

Jacob's smile slid off his face. His eyes darted back and forth from Bella to Jake looking for help.

Jake cleared his throat. "Aw c'mon sis. 'Fraid that I'll beat you?"

Alix snorted and rolled her eyes. "Please."

There. There was a sparkle to her eyes. It was dim.

Jake saw it. He cocked his head. "Yeah right. I challenge you now. Loser has to serve the winner for a month no matter what."

Alix's lips curled up in a smirk. "Oh? And just what am I suppose to expect you to do once you loose? You're so lazy fending for your own. You won't be much help to me."

Jake's eyes crinkled even though his mouth was turned down into a frown. "Hey now. No need to get a big head. You don't know who'll win."

Alix rolled her eyes again but she stood up anyway.

"Fine. C'mon slowpoke. I wanna get in before sundown."

Jake saluted her. "Aye, captain!"

Jacob laughed as he shoved them out the door. "I'll be there in a minute."

Jacob closed the door and faced his wife. She was slightly smiling.

"Hiya Bells." Jacob said softly.

She looked up at him. "Yes Jake?"

Then his eyes were level with hers.

"She'll get through this. She'll be okay. You have to trust me on this, Bella."

Bella looked back into his dark eyes.

"Alright." She sighed and he pecked her on the cheek.

"We'll be back in a bit." Jacob said, heading towards the door.

Bella nodded absently. "Be safe."

"I will."

He closed the door as Bella choked back a sob.

Be Safe.

Those two words were so little, yet meant so much.

Also, those were two words that had been spoken often.

To her.

From him.

Bella clutched at her chest. She couldn't keep doing this. It hurt too much.

She had to make a choice.

Soon.