Carlisle watched as Jacob drifted into a fitful sleep, he and the young wolf had discussed what was to come in the next couple of hours. The centuries old vampire knew he had to hasten his actions because he did not want to lose either one of his sons or the young shifter. Carlisle opened the front door and saw Jasper sitting up in the middle of a circle of wolves. Their eyes met for a moment before Jasper lowered his in what seem to be shame, the older vampire only pushed feelings of understanding and fatherly love towards the other blond. Jasper moved his gaze back towards his father hopefully and Carlisle inclined his head in return before he turned his attention to the lead wolf.
"You, Billy Black and I need to have a meeting concerning what has happened. Could you have one of your pack members take Bella home and take Jasper somewhere else until we are finished, I do not want either to overhear what we discuss." Sam nodded and called for the wolves to come to him. Carlisle only nodded at Jasper before he returned back to the house. The Black residence was not expensively done, the house had a worn leather sofa and matching flowered chairs in the dining room. Carlisle could tell the house was definitely a loving home for Jacob, he could only hope that after what he was about to explain, Jacob would still have a home and a pack in La Push.
Carlisle spotted Bella sitting on the sofa facing Billy, she sat with her shoulders bone straight. When he called out to her the first time she did not answer. Billy leaned closer to her and gave her a little shake.
"Oh, sorry Billy… were you saying something?" Bella whispered out her voice devoid of any emotion, Billy looked over worriedly at Carlisle and then back at Bella. Her hands were now running through her dark brown hair.
"Carlisle was calling you Bella." Billy responded with apprehension. Carlisle sighed to himself, like the man needed more to worry about other than his son, he had to now worry about his best friend's daughter.
"Sorry, Carlisle. Is it time to go?" Bella answered back with the same monotone, her eyes lifeless as she turned to face the other occupant in the room. The human girl's mannerisms reminded Carlisle of olden vampires he came across during he travels, she looked as though she had retreated within herself.
"Yes my dear, someone should be waiting outside to take you home now. I apologize, I am unable to at this time." Carlisle said gently, observing the strange behavior of the human girl. She simply stood up and walked out of the room without another word. Billy continued to look at the door long after she had left, even as Sam walked back through. The expression on the Alpha's face was grime.
"Everyone has gone." Sam said simply. He looked over to Billy and continued to speak. "We might as well get this meeting over with." He said as he sat and inclined his head for Carlisle to do the same.
"Jacob imprinted." Carlisle said directly. Sam nodded his understanding, probably guessing such, whereas Billy looked speechless. "He imprinted on one of my sons." Sam nodded again and Billy looked like he was getting ready to explode but before he could speak, the vampire spoke again. "He will die without his mate." Billy looked choked.
"What should we do?" Sam asked at a lost on how to help his younger pack mate.
"I have spoken to him about what should be done and he agrees with me, mostly. He is very stubborn." Carlisle smiled a little as he remembered the boy's denials of every one of his suggestions before they came to a compromise. "Jacob himself fights against the very idea of his imprinted, he needs some time to get better acquainted with his new relationship. He has agreed to move in with us-"
"The hell he will." Billy finally spoke up, with uncontrolled rage lacing his voice. He almost shook himself out of his chair with the last statement.
"Do you want your son to die?" The vampire asked.
"How dare you-" Billy yelled, his hands clenching into fist.
"I see no other choice in the matter, if Jacob is not with his mate then he will waste away. Unless," Carlisle continued on as though he had not heard the other man. The blond felt his inside still as the conversation entered dangerous territory. He had gambled with half-truths throughout this impromptu meeting and now he must make a wager and hope that the cards are in his favor. "Jacob and his mate could stay here?" There was a long pause as he watched Sam out the corner of his eye. The shifter's look was closed as he considered the question.
"They cannot, the elders would never allow it. They do not know that you are here now, I have broken many laws in order to help Jacob but having one of you actually living here would be seen as unforgivable." Was Sam's response, Carlisle understood it for what it was. Sam loved Jacob but Sam loved his people and their safety more. He would not get off lightly if ever it came to light that the leader of the pack had knowingly allow the sworn enemies of the tribe into the very tribe. Carlisle nodded his head in understanding, this was exactly what he wanted. Billy sat silently back in his chair as he took in the rest of the conversation. Carlisle cemented the plans and agreed to come back and get Jacob at dusk. He needed to speak with his family first before the new house guest arrived. He would start with Jasper.
Carlisle watched as Jasper made his way over to him and got into the car. There was a long silence only interrupted by the older blond starting the engine and driving back toward the main road that would lead them home. When they crossed the border Jasper started to speak.
"I am sorry Carlisle. I do not know what came over me." The younger vampire whispered, his confusion evident in his speech. Carlisle glanced over at his son, in the time that he had known the other, he had seen him change in so many ways. He remembered a time when Jasper was unable to get within fifty feet of a human without wanting to attack and now he could go to school and pretend to be one of them. Carlisle was truly proud and he pushed that emotion toward his son. Jasper finally looked up even more confused.
"What were the first words I spoke to you when we met?" Carlisle asked.
"We are family now." He answered, the memory still comforting him after so much time.
"Exactly." Carlisle glanced back over to insure that Jasper knew he was serious and did not misunderstand that family meant everything to him.
"I kissed the wolf and Edward attacked me." Jasper shot back, his emotions boiling to the surface once again. Carlisle felt shame and guilt emitting from the boy. The older man sighed.
"Things are indeed… complicated at the moment." He responded simply.
"What am I going to do?" Jasper asked at a loss. "What am I going to tell Alice?"
"You will face this head on but you will not face it alone. We are family and we will get through this. I have spoken to Jacob. He imprinted on Edward-" Carlisle glanced over when he heard the growl that the fact produced. Alice must have told him what imprinting was. "Calm yourself young one, Jacob also imprinted upon you."
"What? That is not possible, Alice and I are… we are mates." Jasper said firmly. Carlisle noticed the contradictions in his actions and words but did not comment. This was still too new to push the younger vampire's logic too far. Carlisle would let him hide for a little while at least.
"Jacob is coming to live with us until we have this sorted out. I have called our relatives in Alaska and Esme, Rosalie, Emmett and Alice will be taking a short holiday there." Carlisle began. "You three will need some alone time together."
"Why, I do not need time-" Jasper breathed out trying to calm himself but failing. "What will I tell Alice?" Was Jasper's only response.
"I do not think you need to tell her anything, Alice's exultant personality hides the fact that she is very intelligent." And conning Carlisle thought to himself. He knew for a fact that Alice was constantly checking the future that involved their family, especially Japer's.
"Are saying she saw this coming?" Jasper asked sharply.
"No, I am saying she did not see anything yet she held her silence. She cannot see a future that will involve the wolves." Carlisle spoke as he turned into the driveway that lead to the house. Jasper did not speak again as he exited the vehicle.
Carlisle stopped Jasper with one hand and he looked up to see what was happening. He looked over and saw Edward standing on the front porch arms folded. Their eyes met and he felt his blood start to boil. Edward hissed at him in challenge, and Jasper only smirked. Did Edward honesty believe he could win against him? Jasper smirked harder.
"Your arrogance will get you hurt." Edward spat out, unfolding his arms.
"By whom, exactly?" Jasper asked, with nonchalance. Maybe in another hundred years, boy, Jasper thought to himself. Edward stiffened, clearly hearing the blonde's thoughts "Carlisle has sheltered you too much for you to win against someone like me. Your inexperience alone will get you killed… but if you would like to learn," Jasper's southern drawl thickened. "I will teach you." Edward's face tightened and Jasper felt his rage build up but before the younger vampire could act on the emotion. Carlisle was standing next to him holding him in place.
"Edward, calm yourself. Go to your room until I call for you." The darker haired man did not move, he only continued to glare daggers at Jasper. "Now." Edward finally moved inside the house in lightning speed. Carlisle sighed again, his feelings projecting both disappointment and humor.
"This is the reason I will be staying in Folks, I have to make sure you two do not kill one another." Jasper had no response. "Go to your room and settle yourself Jasper. I will tell the family about the trip alone." Jasper nodded and walked into the house.
AN: Did Jasper just call Edward a daddy's boy… umm. Okay, that was chapter 4. Madnessdownunder2, I will be editing the last three chapters really soon. Unless you would like to do it for me, PM me and let me know. Thanks for the reviews guys, they encourage me to write. Please review, let me know if there is something I need to clear up for you in chapter 5.