Chapter 10: My Best Friend
Disclaimer: Twilight is Stephenie Meyer's and not mine. Strictly not mine! Because if it were mine it might just suck and all that.
Bella meets Jacob. Jacob has a daughter too. Guess what's her name. Hihihihihihihihihi.
I went back to Charlie. Since today's a weekday no one will be here. Funny to think that I need him now when I tried to avoid anything emotional when we were still together. In my existence he is my best friend. When I think about this I regret the times that I wasted when I had the chance to be his friend. I spent a few hours there, thinking about what to choose. Being myself, I can't help but think about what is right more than what I want. It is something to think about after all. With m problems with the Volturi can I really let other be involved? Having my own family implicated in my trouble is enough, especially not them.
I can't bring myself to believe that Edward wanted me back. I did stupid and reckless actions before just to be able to hear his voice. I wanted to remember him. Is it because I'm a vampire now; beautiful and perfect just like he always is? Or is it because he really, truly loves me whatever I become. He never wanted me to turn into a vampire. He was worried about my soul. Will I believe him again and risk getting hurt once more. I want to erase the little pain remaining in his eyes. To think that I can do that brings satisfaction. Although it shouldn't.
When I was about to make a decision I heard huge paws and smelled something familiar. Werewolves. There are three or four of them heading this way. They've come to kill the vampire. Maybe Jacob's with them. As far as I know, werewolves don't age unless they decide to themselves. If Jacob is with them then I am willing to wait. I want to see my best friend. I'm no threat and I'm not afraid of them. I have worse problems than werewolves. I ran to the forest. I'll wait for them there. I readied my stance. Showing them something very defensive is no good.
They quickly followed me. The first to appear in sight is a big ashy wolf. He had his teeth bared at me, ready to attack if I make an unnecessary move. Two others followed behind him. They have the same presentation as the ashy one. The wolf to the right is of brownish gold color and the wolf on the left has dark brown fur. Their nails dug deep into the soil, getting ready to launch.
I asked my question before they try to kill me. "Do you know Jacob Black? Is he still alive?"
They looked surprised. The name rang a bell. Their offensive postures faulted for a short second. "Give me a nod if you do," I suggested with a shrug to appear natural. Growls were building up in their chest. I raised my palms to show that I don't mean any harm but my face is serious. "I don't mean any harm. I just want to know if Jacob Black is still in the pack," I said, maintaining eye contact to get my thoughts through. "You can phase in front of me, I won't attack," I assured them with a quick smile.
One of them loosened his pose. He's going t phase. I turned around to give him his privacy.
"You can look now." I was surprised with what I heard. The voice was rough like most of the Quiluets. But this voice is like a female's. A pleasant tone despite its roughness. I turned around to confirm. Instead of an adolescent boy that I pictured I saw a girl. Her straight black hair was short and messy. She wore plane old shorts and a shirt. I never thought that a werewolf can be a girl. "Are you a Cullen?" she asked me with speculating eyes. Her teeth are still bared at me as she spoke.
"No," I replied, flatly.
"What do you want with Jacob Black?" she asked again.
"I knew him and I owe him an apology," I said the truth.
"For what?"
"It's hard to explain."
"Jacob Black is my father and the current leader of the pack," she answered. This girl is Jacob's daughter. He survived. Victoria didn't kill him. How could I have not seen the resemblance? They have the same eyes- at least that I should have seen. "How do you know my father?"
"We were friends once," I answered.
"My father? Friends with a leech? Absurd!" They also use the same word. I saw her arms shake. She's going to phase. What did I say to anger her? The other two wolves are now growling furiously.
"He was my best friend when I was still human. I just wanted to check if the vampire who changed me managed to miss him."
"So you're here to finish the job!"
"No!" How could she think that? Just like Jacob, I guess. But it's wrong. "I want to apologize!"
"You're not welcome in our lands."
"You have no treaty with me. I'm not a Cullen." She pondered for a moment.
"How am I going to tell you if he wants to meet?" she asked. Finally.
"Is your father in his wolf form now?" She looked at her companion and they gave a nod.
"Yes. Why?"
"What's your name?" She's Jacob's daughter and I want to know.
She hesitated before answering, "Bella." Jacob named his daughter after me?! I was shocked. I thought he'd try to forget.
"Your minds are linked with each other when in wolf form." Their eyes widened for a split second.
"You know too much. How are we going to trust you?" Bella questioned. I ignored her.
"Tell him it's Isabella Swan." She looked irritated-so that means she doesn't know. I know that once they hear the name Jacob will hear it as well. The wolves looked at each other and then at Bella. Her brows furrowed. Why? "Can you turn around? You'll only look when I tell you to," she asked through her teeth. The wolves turned their backs as well. She trembled. She's going to phase back. I did as she asked.
"You can look now." And I did. "Come with us," she instructed. I turned again to let her change into a suitable run. They took off and I followed behind them. I'm going to see my best friend! Will he accept me or not? I know how much Jacob hated vampires. All werewolves hate my kind. They don't want harm to come to the people, and I understand his obligations. Now that he is the leader of the pack. We arrived in a minute or two. La Push hasn't changed much- just like Forks.
Billy's house is still standing where it used to be. There are faces I don't recognize. Where are Quil and Embry? Why did Sam step down? Are the others still in the pack? All of these questions will be answered in a short while. They led me to the shore near the trees, where others won't see us. We passed by the drift wood where Jacob and I used to sit on. This place makes me want to smile. We stopped. I heard them then. The huge paws running this way. The three left me.
The first to come in is the russet wolf. The others behind him looked relax, confident. The russet wolf is the biggest of the pack and is clearly the alpha. Jacob. I waved my hand as a hello. "Is that you, Jacob?" I asked to be sure. He nodded. He let out a soft purr. I understood. I turned around to give him privacy.
"Bella?" I recognized that husky voice. It didn't change. I'm so happy now that I'm sure he's alive. And with a family. I quickly turned around to see him. I'm with my best friend. "Jacob!" I want to hug him so badly but his expression made me think twice. He looked at me with those untrusting eyes. "It is me, Jacob," I tried to convince him.
"I'm Bella, remember? I know I changed a lot and I'm a bloodsucker now. Please, please believe me. I need my best friend."
"How do I know that you're not lying?" he asked, face still serious.
"Ask me any question only I- Bella can answer."
He thought for a while and his eyes still distrusting me. I also saw hope. "You might have a power to cheat."
"I'm a shield. I can keep my mind safe from other mental gifts. I can also protect others' I want to protect. My gift has no physical defense, only the mind." He should know that a vampire can only posses one gift. That seems to convince him.
"What happened with that leech, Edward?" he asked. Of all the questions he can give why that. I looked down to the ground and my arms were already on my chest. The pain is less but it's there. "I don't need you to accept me. I just came to apologize for the troubles."
"You got the vampire off the land and no one else was hurt so-"
"Be honest with me Jake. How many did she hurt… or kill when she attacked me?" He paused. "What happened to the others?-Quil, Embry, Paul, Sam, Jared? Answer me." I demanded. "Why did you take the alpha's position. Where's Sam?"
"No one got hurt."
He's lying. "Don't lie to me Jacob. I smelled the blood," I pushed.
"There were injuries-"
"Jared almost died," one of his companions cut in. He got my attention. Jared? He earned a glower from Jake and he backed away. When he spoke I took notice of the other wolves. There are three females- including Bella. I saw some familiar faces too.
"I'm sorry Jacob. I just want to apologize. Goodbye," I bid them.
"Wait." I paused. "I haven't answered your other questions yet- and I bet there's more." That teasing tone that I remember him use lightened my guilt. He's still my best friend.
"There are," I smiled at him. "Are you willing to talk to a leech?" I teased back.
"If it's my best friend then it's fine. But… I don't trust you as much," he said. That's good he's being honest. I heard and saw the disbelieving crowd as Jacob dismissed them. His daughter is the least happy about the idea of leaving her father with me. "I don't mind if one or two of them tag along," I said. I hate being in attention. Jacob agreed with me and called out Quil and another one.
We talked about everything we missed and I was happy that somehow he accepts me as Bella and not as a vampire. I asked him about Charlie and Billy too. Sounded like everybody were down when I died. Some of the stories depressed me but most of them made me happy. I was glad to hear that Charlie successfully lived his life happy. Although, it took time. Before I knew it, it was already night time and I have to go.
"Jake?" I asked before we parted. "Is there any chance that we can hang out again?"
"I'll check my schedule," he said with a smile.
"Thanks. I really am sorry."
"Don't sweat it Bells. Bye. Remember; you are allowed to go to our lands but not your coven," He warned. I nod my head. He trusts me but not my family. Even I'm not sure if I can trust them now. Tonight, I have to make my choice.
Author's note: If you don't know; werewolves don't age unless they want to. That's what I read in the twilight saga, of course. Correct me if I'm wrong.