Weeks had passed and Leilani grew immensely ill. She was bed bound and her body was weak.
"Jake she's dying!" Seth yelled, "You have to call the Cullens!"
"There is nothing they can do for her that we can't!" Jacob yelled.
"She needs blood!" Seth protested and the whole room grew quiet. He realized all attention was on him and everyone was looking quite suspicious. "She's running out of blood. We can't take her to the hospital and the Cullen's are the only ones that we know that can hook her up to an IV." He was relieved as everyone seemed to think over his words, glad that he could come up with something to cover up his little slip of the tongue. The group left the room, leaving Seth alone with her. He sighed, morphing, and sitting next to her bed. He nudged her hand with his nose, and her eyes slowly fluttered open to reveal their deep rich red color. He whimpered, then gently licked her cheek.
"Seth...thank you..." She whispered.
Thunder was heard in the distance and her eyes glanced over at the window as rain began to hit the glass. She seemed to give off this low growling noise as her nose twitched. Fangs emitted from her gums, and her eyes seemed to glow. Seth whimpered some more, nudging her to get her attention. "Seth...I...I gotta hunt..." She whispered, tossing the blanket off of her. She crouched down, her nostrils flaring as she licked her lips. Just when she was about to vanish, he transformed back and pinned her down to the bed. "Lei! No!" He demanded, "If its that bad! Drink my blood!"
"N-No I'll kill you." She muttered through gritted teeth, trying to resist his scent. The more she tried to struggle to get away, the more she found herself becoming intoxicated by his scent. "Seth...Seth please! I just don't want to hurt you!" She begged, her gaze catching his.
He sat still at her gaze, his cheeks growing flushed. "Just wait for the Cullen's. They'll do something for you. Because if I let you out there to hunt and you kill a human...not only will the pack find out about your...other side...but they'll have to kill you too." He whispered, their lips dangerously close. "I can't let anything happen to you..."
"Doctor coming through."
The two looked over to see Carlisle smirking, bringing something from his bag. "No! Wait! It isn't what it looks like! I was trying to keep her from hunting!" Seth panicked. Carlisle froze, slowly looking back at the two.
"You mean...Leilani, you weren't the one that killed the hikers?And the others by the docks." He whispered, his eyes wide.
"I haven't left this room..." She grumbled.
"But...we assumed...that...you..." He paused, "We thought you were the only one with such speed and strength to take down so many in hunger..."
"Newborns..."Leilani whispered, then gazed over at Carlisle, "Newborns could, right?"
"Whoa newborn what? You mean like baby vampires?" Seth asked, his hands balling into fists.
"Not exactly. Newborns are freshly turned and untamed vampires...they're stronger than us." Carlisle explained.
"Not stronger than me..." Leilani muttered.
Carlisle laughed then ruffled her hair, "well right now they are, come in drink up." He stated handing her a cantine. She instantly brought it to her lips and Carlisle stepped in front of Seth. The more she drank, the more color would return to her cheeks. "There's no telling how much blood she needed, and if she doesn't get enough...she gets a bit...testy..." He whispered, putting his hand on something in his pocket. She got closer and closer to gulping down the last bit of blood when suddenly her eyes grew pitch black and she gave off the most demonic growl Seth had ever heard. "Easy girl..."Carlisle whispered, inching forwards with a syringe under his sleeve.
"What's that going to do?" Seth asked, gritting his teeth.
"It's only a sedative. It'll calm her down...if not then...well I don't think you want to see what she turns into." Carlisle stated, barring his fangs. She did the same, though hers seemed much more deadly. Seth took a single step back, not sure if she would hurt him or not. Even if she did, he could never find it in his heart to blame her. "Easy sweetheart." He whispered, stepping forward. She hissed,, and in the flash of a second Carlisle had pinned her down and stuck the needle in her arm. She knocked him into the nearest wall, hissing and ripping the needle from her arm. By that time, it had started to kick in. Her eyelids fell low and she collapsed back in bed. Her breathing slowly went back to normal, and Seth approached her. He gently crawled into the bed, laying her straight and pulling the covers over her. As he did, she reached out and gently grabbed his hand. He stood completely still, a smile creeping upon his Ty t
"You really see past the beast, don't you?" Carlisle whispered, fixing his jacket.
Seth looked up at him and nodded. "I just want to be there for her no matter what...I want her to know I love her for who she is, and that I always have..." He whispered, laying down next to the girl and letting her lay her head on his chest.
"Very well...please take care of her." Carlisle whispered, "she's my little girl..."
"I want to...but she only wants...well not me." Seth stated with a sigh, gently stroking her hair from her face, "regardless I can think of only her..."
"Give her time. She'll come around you. I promise." The vampire stated with a wink, then left the room. Jacob came in seconds after, gently placing her hand on the foot of the bed.
"Thanks buddy. You can leave now. I'll watch her." He stated, getting prepared to lay down on her bed. Seth emitted a low growl, and glared at Jacob. The older wolf noticed this and backed away just a bit in shock. "Whoa buddy I know you're new and all...but I'm the only one here that can comfort her." Jacob stated.
"Jake...just go...please...I'm really weak." Leilani's voice piped up. The two looked over at the girl to see her wincing and gripping on to the fabric of Seth's shirt.
"But-"
"Go!" She yelled, her eyes snapping open, to reveal their blood red color.
"Lei-...your..."
Seth quickly wrapped his arms around her. "Jake she can explain!" He pleaded.
"They changed you! You're a blood sucker now! What the hell!" He yelled.
Leilani slowly pushed away Seth, sitting up with perfect posture. "Look into my eyes...Jake..." She whispered, reaching out her hand. He seemed fixed, slowly becoming less angry. He stepped forward, gently taking her hand and starring into her eyes intently.
"Lei...Lei what are you doing?" Seth whispered.
She ignored him, focusing on Jake. "Everything was a dream Jacob. Everything you saw was a dream. Believe me..." She whispered, as he slowly nodded.
"Did you just...hypnotize him?" Seth whispered, slowly standing up to eve his hand in front of. Jacob's face. She nodded, her eyes closing as she fell back in the bed. "Lei! Are you alright!" Seth exclaimed, rushing over to her. She caught her breath, looking over at him.
"My powers are deadly...Seth. Even when I'm in control. Don't you understand...you shouldn't love me..." She whispered.
"But I do..." He whispered, "just as Edward did...as Well as The rest of their clan and the rest of our pack. People love you Leilani...you should let them in."
