Sorry the chapter is so late. Real life can be cruel sometimes. Thank you to all those that have reviewed. I had not intended to disappear or hold you hostage. Please understand that everything was out of my control.
I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 4
The cubs were growing fast Jacob was the biggest and the others followed him around like puppies. What Jacob said was law no argument. They were having a birthday party for Jacob.
"I'm going to be superman." Jacob said pulling out all their costumes.
He picked each cub their costumes. Quil pouted but he ended up being Batman and Seth was Robin. Jacob said they were made to be the dynamic duo. Since Quil was always with Seth.
"What's duo?" Quil asked.
"I don't know but that is what they say."
"Spider man, Spider man." Embry sings throwing his hand out and making whooshing noises.
Quil rolled his eyes and kept putting Seth's mask on which he hated wearing. The party was not for three days but all four of them refused to take their costumes off. It was only when they slept that Esme was able to take them off them to wash.
"Eddy." Jacob shouted and ran to Edward who picked him up and threw him in the air. "You came."
"I couldn't miss your birthday now could I?" Edward kissed his cheek and put him down.
Embry hugged him around the waist before going back to sitting down and eating his lunch. Edward sat down next to Quil and ruffled his hair. Quil looked up and gave him a toothless grin.
"Hey you lost your baby teeth show me." Edward said showing his own teeth.
"Yeah I'm the first one and look this one is wiggly too." he said making his tooth move with his tongue.
"Are you going to stay for my party?" Quil asked.
"You better believe it. Oh wait I have a present for you Embry. Sorry I couldn't make it back in time. But how about I take you out for dinner just you and me?"
"Yes please Edward." Embry said politely.
"McDonald's!"
"No he is taking me out only." Embry poked out his tongue and Quil.
"That's not fair. I wanna come."
"I'll do something special with you on your birthday I promise." Edward said pulling Quil onto his lap and kissing the top of his head.
"Thanks Edward you're the bestest."
Edward chuckled but didn't bother to correct the young cub. When Quil had finished he raced upstairs to wash his hands and went to sit by Edward at the piano. Edward started playing a tune he had wrote for all the cubs when they when they first joined the family. Suddenly Quil put his fingers on the keys and started playing as well. Edward chuckled and the pair of them played numerous tunes. Quil would play for hours over at Rosalie and Emmett's house.
Jacob went upstairs and played with his cars while Embry sat on the couch with his book. Esme stood at the kitchen door and sighed. Her little family were what kept her going. Seth called from the back door and wiggled out of his mothers arms and raced to Edward.
"Hey kiddo."
"Eddy." Seth showered Edward's face with kisses.
Quil moved and went upstairs to Jacob. Embry put his book down and went out the front door. "Put your coat on its going to rain soon." Alice called from upstairs.
Embry put his jacket on and silently walked out the door. Everyday Embry would walk the long hike to the end of the driveway and wait for Carlisle to come home from his job. He couldn't even tell the time he just seemed to know when it was time to go.
When Seth had enough attention from Edward he called out to Quil to come down. Quil raced down and grabbed Seth's hand and helped him up the stairs so he could join Jacob and him playing with the cars. Now the adults were alone.
"Are you sure that its time to tell them exactly what we are." Edward said closing the lid on his piano.
"Carlisle believes it's time. I hoped that we could get away with it for longer but it's time we leave here. The boys will need to get settled into their new school." Esme said cleaning up the table.
"You staying this time Edward?" Rosalie asked.
Edward shook his head and looked up towards the ceiling. Alice came down and stood before her brother. Edward shook his head and told everyone that he needed to hunt and he will be back shortly.
"Care to share?" Emmett asked.
Alice giggled and shook her head. "Not for me to tell. So tonight we set up the party is going to be a huge success. The most talked about party in town."
The cubs were popular and had been to many parties over the years. Alice had gone overboard with the decorations and cake for Jacob. The pixie vampire was in her element when it came to doing parties for the cubs. She was making the other vampires dress up as well. Even Carlisle was going to dress up. Although he was going to be Albert Einstein the mad scientist.
Half an hour later Carlisle stopped at the end of the driveway and opened the door for Embry who had been sitting in his little shelter that he and Carlisle had built so he wouldn't get wet on the rainy days. When Carlisle worked the late shift Embry would still be awake in his bed waiting for him to come and say goodnight.
"Hello Carlisle." Embry said jumping into the car and leaning over and hugging Carlisle.
"Hello baby boy. How was your day?" Carlisle drew in Embry's scent before kissing the top of his head and pushed him back waiting for him to put on his seatbelt.
"Edward arrived home. Esme made my favourite lunch today. Is it okay that Edward takes me out for dinner?"
"Of course it is. Do you know where you're going?"
Carlisle drove slowly this was his favourite time of the day as well. Just the two of them. Embry's scent filled the car which would still be lingering the following day when he went back to work. The vampire tried not to have favourites with the cubs but Embry made it rather difficult. His scent alone made him special to Carlisle. It wasn't as earthy or masculine as the others but soft and delicate.
When they stepped inside the family were still discussing the plans for the party. Embry was told to go join his brothers. Once he was out of sight Esme stepped forward and hugged Carlisle who already had Embry's scent all over him. With his arm around Esme he told her about his day and asked how all the children had been. What he really wanted to know was how Embry and her had gotten on. Most days they were polite to one another but Embry still shied away from her.
"I'm telling mom." Jacob shouted.
"I don't care what she says. She's not my mom." Embry shouted running down the stairs and straight to Carlisle.
"Hey what's going on?" Carlisle said squatting down and making Embry look at him.
"Nothing." Embry looked away.
Jacob came downstairs holding what looked like rags.
"Is that my costume?" Esme gasped.
"Embry cut it up." Jacob said handing it to Esme.
Esme took the fabric and it was ruined. "Go to your room Embry Cullen now." she said crossly.
Embry looked at Carlisle who nodded disappointed that Embry had done something so cruel. Running up the stairs Embry slammed his bedroom door shut and threw himself on the bed. Carlisle went to Esme and wrapped his arms around her.
"Why does he hate me so much?"
"I don't know dear. I will go and speak to him."
"I think it might be best if Embry goes and stays with Rosalie and Emmett for a while." Esme said.
"I don't think that will be necessary. He must be upset about something. Let me talk to him." Carlisle said again.
"Marcus is coming." Alice suddenly says. Everyone's attention went to Alice Embry forgotten. "Jane and Alec are with him. They will be here in three days."
"Why would they be coming?" Emmett asked pulling his wife into his arms before she took off up to get Seth.
"Are you sure its only the three?" Carlisle asked.
"Yes its been decided. They don't seem to be angry just visiting."
"Let's go away." Rosalie said to Emmett who nodded.
"I can't allow it. I'm sorry but they are visiting for a reason at which I can't tell you just yet." Carlisle said excusing himself to his office.
"What about Embry?" Esme asked his retreating back.
"I will talk to him later. I will come help soon with the party."
Carlisle sat at his desk and sighed. Bringing the cubs home was the greatest day of his life he hadn't regretted it for one moment. The joy the boys brought to the family was more than he could of hoped for. How was he going to tell Rosalie and Emmett that Seth wouldn't always be theirs and that in fact Marcus owned their son. Turning on the computer he started shifting money around hoping that Marcus would allow Carlisle to buy Seth off him. He knew the chances were slim but he had to try. A few hours later there was a knock at his door. Shutting down the computer he allowed Edward to enter.
"Son its so good to have you home." Carlisle stood and hugged his first born.
"Good to be home. I was wondering if we could talk?" Carlisle nodded he sat at his desk and waited for Edward to talk. "Why is Marcus coming?"
"I can't tell you son."
"Are the cubs going to be safe?"
"The cubs will be perfectly safe. Marcus like the rest of the coven adore the cubs."
Edward ran his fingers through his hair. "I want to take Jake and Quil away for a few days. I have a friend who is human and she could help me look after them."
"Why those two?"
"Because I know you won't agree with me taking Embry and Seth is Rosalie and Emmett's son."
"Edward the cubs aren't in any danger. I can't allow you to take my son's away with you. Now if there is nothing else I have a young man who needs to be punished."
"When are you going to tell them what we are." Edward asked going to the door.
"Tomorrow after the party." Edward nodded and left Carlisle office.
"Happy birthday too youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu" Everyone sung before Jacob blew out his candles.
The party was indeed a big success. Twenty boys and girls enjoyed bouncy castles and clowns a magic show and a guest appearance by SpongeBob Squarepants. Jacob got spoilt by his family. Everyone had dressed up their were superheroes and fairies and princess. One little boy came as a cowboy and his sister an indian.
Every now and again Jacob would run to Esme or Carlisle thanking them for his party and gifts. Esme had managed to get another costume which was even better than the one she had before. She was dressed as the fairy god mother from Cinderella while Rosalie was dressed as Cinderella. Emmett of course was her Prince Charming. Alice was Alice from Alice in Wonderland. Jasper had dressed as a soldier from the civil war. Only the family knew that the uniform was in fact authentic.
Quil and Seth were on the swings while Jacob was showing off his skills on the trampoline. He was the most popular out of the cubs and girls and boys seemed to gravitate to him and what he said went. The alpha gene didn't stop at just shape-shifters it would seem.
Carlisle was helping Esme wrap cake for the children to take home as parents were due to pick them up soon. There was a loud scream and everyone ran to the trampoline where Jacob was sitting on the ground holding his arm that was definitely broken. Kid's started crying and wanting their moms. Carlisle carefully picked his son up and headed to the car which Jasper had already got ready. Luck would have it that the break was clean and they were home a few hours later. But Jacob had missed the end of his party but was happy that he was the first to have a cast on his arm.
Quil seemed jealous of it and couldn't wait to write his name when it was dry enough the following day. All plans of telling the cubs what they and themselves were went out the window that night. All four cubs were tired. Batman and Robin were the first to fall asleep over at the cottage. Embry had been almost like a ghost since he had been punished. He had been made to apologize to Esme and Carlisle wouldn't read him a story for a week.
He hadn't been down to wait for Carlisle to come home from work that morning before the party, nor did he stay downstairs unless he was eating or forced to. Instead he sat in his room reading or drawing. Esme tried to get him to join in at the party but he sat on a chair and watched the others enjoy it. When Carlisle tried he refused to even look at him. Embry may have been punished but it felt like Carlisle was as well.
Embry was the first to make sure Jacob was fine when they got home. Jacob hugged his brother who was crying and together they went upstairs. Carlisle found them wrapped up together in bed sound asleep. Embry laying on top of Jacob as though they were puppies trying to keep warm. The vampire wondered if it was more of a comfort thing as he had observed that the children would nuzzle into people's necks if they were upset and often they would fall asleep in a giant pile or wrapped around each other.
Carlisle and the whole family were sitting around the big table. The cubs each had a vampire beside them. Carlisle had faith that the boys would take the news well but not everyone was so sure. Even though Seth was still so young it was thought he had the right to not be hidden from the world that he one day would be part of.
"Boy's we want to talk to you about how you came into our family." Carlisle begun.
Carlisle started at the very beginning deciding that there would be no lies to anyone anymore. The cubs kept silent throughout the whole thing. Jacob was the first to stand up and the boys stood and followed Jacob up the stairs the door being closed.
They knew the talents that Edward, Alice and Jasper had. They also knew that they could hear them talking within a few mile range. The vampires sat silently waiting to see what the boys were thinking. Jasper had gaged nothing but confusion from all of them. Edward respected them and didn't read their minds. Alice always struggled seeing the boys future past the age of sixteen. It was believed that was about the age they would phase.
"There writing notes." Emmett chuckled hearing pen on paper scribbling.
"Seth can't read yet and the boys aren't all that good accept Embry." Esme smiled.
Half an hour later the cubs came down Quil holding Seth in his arms. "We would like to find our real families please." Jacob said.
Carlisle sighed and nodded his head. He had already explained that they had not found any traces of their previous lives. He himself would get to work trying to put the pieces together and try harder to find their families. Rosalie sobbed tearless tears. She wanted to protest to say that Seth was to young to understand. But she knew that the longer she held this from him the more he could turn around and hate them.
"Their futures have changed." Alice gasped and held her husbands hand.
Cliffhanger! Reviews encouraged. Again sorry for the delayed chapter.
