Too Happy To Be An Outcast

by Allegro-chan

A new senior joins the teens in Forks but there's obviously something very different about her. How can such an odd person be so happy when she's virtually alone in the world? And will her connections alienate her even more? Takes place in "Elcipse".

10. Just Clearing Things Up

A wonderful reader of mine has informed me that I've been a little vague with the relationship between Artemis and Jake and Artemis and the rest of the pack. I hope to get Artemis and Jake's relationship cleared up when I redo chapter nine and it should definately be clear by chapter 10. But for those that would like to know now...

Jacob and Artemis have known each other since Jake was born. Jake grew up with Artemis watching over him but not telling him anything about werewolves or vampires, of course. Now that Jake's older and much bigger than Artemis (though not as strong no matter what he may tell you), they have a brother/sister relationship except closer. They've both always been there for each other but, like most siblings, they enjoy making fun of each other whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Jacob is more overprotective of Artemis than most brothers, especially when it comes to anything not completely human or female (so he will hate Mike Newton even more when he finds out he has a crush on Artemis). Though he likes to call her every name in the book, he knows where to draw the line and he would kill anyone who dared look at Artemis cross-eyed.

Artemis, also loves to push Jake's buttons and she's spent a very long time learning what those buttons are and in what order to push them to get a bigger explosion. She likes to fight him (verbally and physically) but she gets very upset when anyone is mean to him or upsets him. And you do not want to see Artemis get upset. Like Bella, it hurts her physically to see/hear him sad or anything other than happy (or mad. Mad is always good. Mad leads to fights.).

So, yes, their relationship is a little complicated. But it becomes easier to understand a little further in the story when you'll see them interact. However, Artemis's relationship with the pack is supposed to be a little shrouded in mystery for the moment. All that should be obvious now is that she really doesn't like Sam for some unknown (to you) reason.

Thanks a ton for your feedback, Suzanna, and everyone else who's reviewed. I really appreciate it more than you know. If there are any more questions, comments or concerns, please let me know. I'll try to clear everything up. At least, what's not supposed to be a little suspenseful, anyway.

Thanks again, everyone!

Allegro-chan