Finally, chapter 10! This is the first fanfiction that I have written that reached chapter 10. I have written before under different names but unable to finish any of the stories. This is my first story that has a hope of finishing.
I dedicate this special chapter to Emily loves Edward because of her support and along with the previous chapter to CurlyBronzeHair (thanks for giving me the idea of introducing Edward in other characters POV).
Disclaimer: I still don't own anything.
(Alice's POV)
"Jasper, we have to go back," I said upon realizing what was going on. Someone had been following us through the woods and it wasn't a werewolf as we would have expected. It was one of our kind. It had been following us on our way back from Cathy's house but I had a feeling that it had following us since we left Edward's school but was too far away to be sensed.
Jasper nodded and knowing that no one will pass this way, we ran back to Cathy's house. We stopped upon reaching the place, keeping our thoughts about what is going silent. Cathy must have sensed our arrival because a few minutes later she went out while Edward stayed inside.
"So you've heard him," Cathy said matter-of-factly. She closed the door behind her. Edward just continued playing.
"You mean he's been here?" I asked in surprise. Jasper also looked surprise with this information.
"Yes, he's been roaming the woods around the reservation for quite awhile. Problem is none of the pack could quite catch him. We've wanted to talk to you about it," Cathy answered.
"Wait, he only arrived awhile ago," Jasper said, "What do you mean by 'for quite awhile?" He really seemed shock by this new information.
"No, he's been causing problems here for weeks now. He's been attacking hunters around and is unstoppable," Cathy explained, listening if Edward had stopped playing. He hasn't.
"How come we haven't heard of this?" I said incredulously. He's been here for weeks? Yet our family has only met him awhile ago. Something's amiss here.
"The pack thought that it would be more reasonable if you didn't get involved with what was happening but now that the situation is getting worse, we'll need your coven's help to stop him," Cathy admitted. The music stopped. I immediately thought of shopping with Rose. Jasper was humming beside me.
"Miss Cathy, I'm done playing my part. Will you teach me the next part?" Edward asked shyly as he stepped outside. Cathy's tough demeanor immediately softened.
"I'm sorry but due to an unfortunate incident we have to cut our lesson short," Cathy answered, bending down to Edward. I could tell from his expression that he was disappointed about cutting the lesson short. She then turned to me, "Alice, do you know someone who could pick up Edward? I need you and Jasper to stay and talk about this matter."
Emmet immediately entered my mind. I quickly grabbed my cell phone and dialed his number.
(Emmet's POV)
I was seated on the couch in the living room, watching television with Rosalie cuddled up next to me. Esme had gone to the orphanage to help Carlisle. In the middle of the commercial break, my cell phone rang and heard Alice's cheerful voice.
"Hi Emmet! Can you do me a favor?" She said from the other side. I groaned inwardly. Favors for Alice were never pleasant.
"Okay, what is it?" I ask. I felt Rose sit up next to me, listening to our conversation.
"Can you pick up Edward here at his piano teacher's house and take him back to the orphanage? It's just a few minutes drive from there and you can take Jasper's car," Alice answered in the same cheerful tone. I heard Jasper's outrage in the background after he heard that Alice allowed me to use his car. I felt Rose stiffened beside me as she heard Edward's name.
"Sure, where are Jasper's spare keys?" I replied, excited to finally use Jasper's sport car. It was the only car I wasn't allowed to touch in the house due to Jasper's fear of me destroying it.
"It's in his bedroom, hidden inside one of his hollow books. Specifically, check The Art of War. Anyway, just hurry up! Edward's waiting," She instructed and then she gave me the directions to the house. She hung up after that.
I stood up to leave but Rose pulled me back.
"Please don't go," She pleaded. I can see that she was still shaken by Carrie's request. While she thought it was a dangerous idea, I immediately thought that it sounded great. It sounded fun having another person around here. It would relive some of the boredom.
"Don't worry, Rose. I'll just do what Alice asked and I'll be back," I promised her. I could see that she was worried that I would get attached to Edward. I stood up but she didn't stop me. She just sat there, watching me.
I went to Jasper and sure enough, hidden in a hollow copy of The Art of War. I passed by the living room and saw Rose just seated there, still as a stone. I know I had to find a way to make it up to her later when I get back. I then went to the garage and got into Jasper's car. I turned on the ignition and went on my way to Edward's piano teacher's house, following Alice's direction.
I soon arrived at the house and saw that Alice, Jasper, Edward's piano teacher and Edward waiting for me on the porch. As soon as I got out of the car, I can feel Jasper's glare on me. I glared back the moment I saw him. Alice, on the other hand, was quick on introducing us and getting Edward out of there.
"Edward," Alice said to the bronze-haired child beside her, "This is Emmet, my brother. He will be taking you back to the orphanage." Edward just nodded and looked up at me. He seemed too serious for a five year old. There was something striking in his green eyes that reflected all this seriousness. I made a note to do something to lighten him up.
"Now why don't you go first to the car and wait for Emmet while I talk to him about something," She instructed Edward. He just waved goodbye to Alice, Jasper and his piano teacher and went to the car.
"Now Emmet," Alice said in a serious tone, "This is Cathy, Edward's piano teacher and a part of the Quileute tribe. The reason I asked you to pick up Edward is that Jasper and I will be staying here with Cathy and the pack to talk about a problem. I'll fill you in later when you get back here with Carlisle, Esme and Carrie."
"Wait, what about Rosalie?" I asked. I can't believe she forgot my Rosalie. I knew she was against the idea of adding another to our family but that still doesn't give Alice the right to forget about her.
Alice sighed before answering. I knew that she was getting impatient. "Okay, okay, I'll call her but don't expect her to come."
"Thanks Alice," I answered. As I turned to leave, Alice grabbed my arm and turned me to face her.
"Watch what you think," She warned, "Don't ask just do it. You'll discover soon why."
I just nodded and walked back to the car. Before I got in it I heard Jasper yell, "Don't you dare put a scratch on that car!"
I just ignored it and went in. I checked Edward who was seated in the back if he was wearing his seatbelt and started the car. We are soon on our way. It was Edward who first broke the silence by asking me a weird question.
"Emmet, am I too serious?" He suddenly asked me. I looked at the rearview mirror and saw his sad eyes looking at me.
"Well, where did you get that idea?" I asked. I was curious to know where Edward got that idea. He avoided looking at me through the mirror while he answered.
"From you," He answered hesitantly, "I heard it from your thoughts."
I was shocked upon hearing his answer when I remember Alice's advice: Watch what you're thinking. I know now that he can hear my thoughts.
"Wow, that was quick," Edward mused after hearing what I thought, "I didn't realize that you are going to discover that easily."
"Well, that what you get from having two gifted siblings," I answer back to him, thinking of Jasper and Alice.
"So what were you planning on doing with to brighten me up?" He asked me in a curious tone. Instead of answering, I decided to let my thoughts speak for what I intend to do. I immediately thought of video games and sports.
"You want me to play football with you?" He reacted in surprise. He seemed amused though and his eyes seemed to brighten up. We soon arrive at the orphanage. I first got out and opened the car for Edward. As soon as he got out of the car, I noticed the delicious smell of blood coming from behind the building. It smelled like someone got hurt in an accident and had bled. I immediately stopped breathing to avoid being tempted by the smell.
I look at Edward and was surprised at how pale his face looked. He was so pale that he looked like he was already one of us.
"Emmet, I smell blood. It smells…" He said in a disgusted tone then stopped, "No, never mind."
"What does it smells like Edward?" I asked curious to know what blood smelled like to him.
"It smells both disgusting and…" He answered. He hesitated before continuing, "…weirdly delicious."
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