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10; Come What May
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in." ~ Morrie Schwartz
-S-
"Momma! Dada?" a young girl screamed from her crib. She was alone in a dark room, the silence deafening to her small ears.
I wanted to tell her she was okay, that she was safe. I wanted to hold her in my arms.
As I walked closer to the small infant, I saw that she wasn't an infant at all. She was actually a ten year old me, screaming for her lost parents...
I woke up with cold sweat covering my forehead, my whole body shaking from the cold, and my heart beating rapidly. I looked around my small room; first noticing my window was wide open and then noticing my siblings were already out of bed. I mentally wondered what time it was, Kait and Nait usually slept past noon on Saturdays. That's when it hit me.
It was the marking day of being without my parents for six years. That realization hit me like a semi trunk, making my heart fall down deeper into my chest and pricking my tear duct.
But I wasn't going to cry, I wasn't.
I stumbled to the bathroom, checking the clock on the wall to see it was 9, and hopped into the shower. The scolding water felt good on my body, even if it did burn a little.
I stayed in the shower until the water turned cold, something that happened a little too soon for my liking. I wished I could just stay in there all day…
HJKLD
"Hey mom, hey dad," I whispered as I crouched down beside their grave. The cemetery wasn't very crowded, which made it a lot easier to talk to my parents.
"It's been six years now," I continued, "And I wish you could be here. Nait... Natalando and Kastinia are growing up to be perfect kids. I wish you could see them, could see me. We've all grown so much. It's been hard though, that is, to grow up without you guys. But we've made it. Six years and we're still going strong." I felt tears running down my face as I thought about my parents. I quickly blinked them away, composing myself before I continued again.
"But sometimes I think, maybe you guys left for a reason. Like, if you were still here I would've never met Covey. I wouldn't be who I am, I guess.
"I still wish you were here though," The last part came out as a whisper, the words barely heard by my own ears. But somehow Seth's ears had hears them too.
"I wish my dad was here too." My eyes widened and I jumped up, only to see Seth standing behind me. His face was filled with sorrow, as though he felt my pain.
Well he lost a parent too, dumbo, I thought to myself. Of course Seth would know how I felt, he probably felt the same too.
"Sorry I was eavesdropping, I just came by and saw you here..." Seth mumbled and stuck his hands into his sweater pockets. I brushed face off quickly, shrugging a reply to Seth.
The next couple of seconds were spent in an awkward silence. Seth was looking at the ground, daisies in his hand, while I was looking at him.
Ever since the whole "friends" thing happened between us, the two of us had been spending a lot of time together. We walked to and from school together and also hung out in the one class we shared; I was getting to enjoy the kids company.
So as Seth and I stood in the graveyard, I didn't mind him being there. It was almost soothing... Almost.
"When are we going to the Cullen's?" I whispered and stood up, brushing the dirt off my pants. Seth's head snapped up, a look of surprise and utter happiness captivating his face.
"You still wanna go?" he asked. I nodded and bit my bottom lip.
"Of course. Now what're the flowers for?" I asked and pointed to the wilted daisies in his hands.
"I brought them for your parents. They aren't the best flowers but the were all I could get this early in the year," Seth mumbled and my heart skipped a beat. Seth got flowers for my parents? My eyes filled with tears to know he would get someone he never met flowers. My view on Seth had just brightened by 100%.
"You got them flowers. Why would you do that?" I croaked and wiped at my eyes so the tears wouldn't flow. Seth's eyes softened and he brought me in for a hug.
"Friends care for each other. And I want your parents to know I'm a good guy," Seth whispered and pet my head. I laid my head against his warm chest, listening to his steady heartbeat. Seth really was a good guy.
"I'm pretty sure they know it now," I whispered and tilted my head to look up at the boy. He was looking down at me, his eyes studying me. It was as though he was contemplating doing something. My heart skipped a beat.
"So... Do you think they'd be fine if I brought you to the Cullen's as my... date?" Seth asked and bit his lip as he waited for an answer. I couldn't say no to the boy, he had hit my heart with his arrow the minute he cared about my parents.
"Ask them your self," I whispered and motioned to their grave. Seth's face lit up and he skipped down to their graves, kneeling beside the stone.
"Mr. and Mrs. Timber, I would like to know if I could take your daughter to dinner as my date," he whispered as he placed his flowers down on the tombstone. After a couple seconds of waiting, I walked slowly up to Seth and rested a hand on his shoulder.
"They said yes," Seth whispered and turned his head to look at me. His face was sullen as he looked into my eyes, as if he was expecting me to reject him. I seriously couldn't, even if I had wanted too. Seth had me under his trance.
"Okay," I whispered and crouched down beside him. Seth's eyes sparkled as he looked at me, his brown eyes so familiar...
-Se-
"Welcome Sait!" Alice greeted cheerfully as Sait and I entered the Cullen household. The house was filled with the scent of the cooking food. I was almost immune to the Cullen bleachy scent... almost. It was kind of just some kind of a background smell.
"Thanks Alice," Sait said quietly and looked around the house. The last and first time she had been in the mansion was for Jake's birthday party.
"What's on the menu?" I asked while grabbing Sait's hand to drag her over to the large couch where Jake was sitting with Ness. Leah and Embry were also in the room, standing awkwardly against the far wall.
"Salad, fried salmon and a pasta-salad type food. Thought I'd try something new for out guest," Emmett boomed and winked at Sait as he entered the room. Sait smiled at the big man uneasily, while also slipping her hand out of my hold.
"Thanks," she whispered and looked down at her hands that were wrapped neatly on her lap. I wondered what was on her mind.
"You're Sait right?" Nessie spoke up. She knew not to show Sait her "power."
"Yes I am," Sait replied with a smile for the child. No one could hate Ness, it's like she had another power that drew people into her. She had us all wrapped around her little finger.
"What does Sait stand for?" Nessie asked and jumped off of Jacob's lap to come stand closer to my imprint.
"It doesn't stand for anything, it's just a nickname I gave myself," Sait whispered. I knew everything behind her name "Sait."
"Oh, like how Dickson is a nickname?" Nessie asked curiously. Everyone in the room froze as the little girl mentioned the vampire's name. He was still on the loose, still looking for whatever he needed. Sait looked up at me confused.
"Who's Dickson?" she asked.
"He's just a person we know," Edward said quickly as he rushed into the room. His face looked confused, while also looking worried. Was he worried that Nessie would give something away?
"Oh, okay," Sait whispered and looked back at her hands.
-;-
"What was with you tonight?" I asked Edward after Jacob and I got back from dropping Sait off at home.
"What do you mean?" Edward asked, after pausing his hands from moving down the piano keys.
"When Nessie mentioned Dickson you rushed in and seemed all worried and what not," I explained. Edward's face froze.
"Right, that," he huffed, "It's just when we mentioned him, Sait's mind went to her parents. Their bodies were never found?"
"No they weren't. But what does that have to do with anything?" I hissed.
"Nothing, just weird," Edward whispered as he looked forward. He seemed to be lost in his own thoughts...
-S-
The clouds coming towards La Push were almost pitch black. Looked like the last hours of the day were going to be a storm. Not that I minded a storm, actually a storm was perfect for the mood I was in.
I had been confused, sad but also at peace with myself all day. Seth had been on my mind, bring the confusion with it.
I sighed and rolled over to look at my alarm clock beside my bed. It was ten to nine. I peered out my window again. The trees were willowing in the wind, that same wind howling like a lone wolf.
Wolf. Prince.
That's what I needed. I needed my Prince, his heat, and his wolfy smile. I needed to be with him.
"Nait, Kait?" I whispered at the unmoving bodies across my room. My two siblings were sprawled across their beds, fast asleep. Today was a hard day for them, even if they hadn't really known our parents. I felt a sting of guilt knowing I wasn't there for them that day. I was out on a "date" with Seth Clearwater.
Seth Clearwater. Just his name brought a spring of emotions.
I huffed out a breath and slowly crept out of my bed. I didn't know why I was being so quiet because a world war could be going on outside my door and my siblings wouldn't even twitch.
I quickly tied up my shoes and wrapped my fleece blanket around my shoulders. I mentally wondered if Prince would even show up, there was a storm coming and animals usually hid. Also, he had no idea I would even be out tonight; we hadn't scheduled anything.
Finally the clock beside my bed changed from eight fifty nine to nine. I smiled and slowly jumped out my window.
The cold chill hit my bare legs right away and I cursed myself for not putting on pants. I hadn't even thought about slipping a pair of sweats over my pajama shorts. I forgot the weather wasn't warm. I shrugged off the cold and quickly rushed closer to the forest.
As I entered the forest, I finally thought about how stupid I was being. Prince had no idea to meet me that day, and there I was. I was standing in the middle of a dark, quiet forest, a storm heading my way.
As I was about to turn back to go home, I heard a twig snap from behind me. My heartbeat raced as I turned around. At first I didn't see anything, until I made out the sandy fur of my Prince.
"Prince!" I laughed and ran to my wolf, throwing my arms around his large neck. I dug my face into his warm, soft fur, making the wolf rumble.
"I need you, Prince," I whispered and released my arms from around his neck. Price nodded and licked my face. I giggled like a schoolgirl and took a seat on the wet forest floor. Prince lay down also, placing his large head onto my crossed legs.
"It's been a long day," I whispered and Prince raised his head, his way of asking what was wrong. I sighed and reached forward to scratch his head. Prince leaned forward and laid his huge head back on my lap.
"Nothings wrong, just... Life's confusing," I said and pet the soft fur behind Prince's ears. Prince raised one of his large eyebrows, causing a melancholy laugh to explode from my mouth.
"I think I grew up today," I whispered and placed my head on top of Prince's. I really hadn't put how I felt into words yet, but growing up seemed to fit the part. For one, I was finally able to go through the anniversary without breaking down. That year I hadn't had to be dragged out of the graveyard while inaudibly sobs fell out of my mouth.
I also officially forgave Seth. Actually, believe it or not, I had started to miss presence once we parted. I already missed his persistence smile, his always-kind words and his warm friendship he gave although god knows I didn't deserve it.
Prince whined and sat up to look me straight in the eye. His large brown eyes, the ones that always reminded me of that one night —Greg's eyes— looked serious. What was he trying to say?
"I wish this wasn't a one way conversation, I'd love to hear what you have to say," I said while rubbing both of Prince's temples. He closed his eyes and nodded, agreeing with me.
A clap of thunder rolled through the sky, making Prince whimper. I looked up at sky through the trees, seeing that the dark clouds had finally come overhead.
"Is the big, bad wolf afraid of a little thunder?" I asked and Prince shook his head, standing up and holding his breath. Ah trying to look tough. I laughed and Prince lay back down to put his head in my lap.
"I didn't think you would be here because of the storm. Aren't animals usually hiding?" I asked, while Prince gave me a look that I read as "and I'm normal?"
"Well, even domesticated animals are afraid of thunder," I laughed and then thought about it. Prince had to be domesticated... at least. He was very well trained and could somehow keep up a conversation with me. But then again, it was probably just my mind taking his little movements as something else. I didn't care though because it was nice to talk to someone... thing.
A streak of lightening flew down followed by a clap of thunder soon after. That meant the storm was close. I could hear the rain hitting the tops of the trees and occasionally could feel the raindrops hitting my body. Prince looked up at me, somehow asking if I was all right.
"I'm fine. There's nothing to worry about when my protector is here," I giggled and leaned down to kiss his head. Just then I heard the rain pick up and that's when I knew the storm began. Even deep in the forest I could feel the mounds of water falling from the heavens. Part of my brain told me to run back to my house, but I would get even more soaked on the way there. Not to mention I would have to leave Prince.
"I'll wait for the rain to die down before I leave," I said a bit louder than before since the rain made whispering out of the picture. Prince nodded and closed his eyes. He started humming again and I felt happy to know that I made him so happy.
Out of nowhere, the words poured from my mouth.
"I think I like Seth," I said loudly. Prince's head shot up, but weirdly he wasn't looking at me. He was looking behind me, his teeth bared.
I turned, slowly, to look behind me. I only saw darkness, that is until a man jumped down from a tree. My eyes widened as Prince leaped in front of me, a howl exploding from his mouth.
This man, even in torn clothing that was soaked through and stained with mud, was beautiful. He had a pale complexion with an olive undertone. His hair was from an Axe shampoo commercial, perfectly styled. The brown mop flipped out here and there over his perfect face. His jaw was to die for and his nose looked like he snipped it out of a magazine. His eyes though, were black and did not pull me forward like the rest of his appearance did. I shivered.
"One point for the wolf," the man spoke, his voice carrying a heavy French accent. Prince growled and pushed me backwards with his back leg. I fell back into the mud.
"Who's this friend you've got here wolf?" the man asked with a laugh and took a step forward. Prince growled again, his jaw snapping at the man. I, on the other hand, was completely confused while also amazed. This man wasn't afraid of Prince either, although he seemed to hate his. Who could hate Prince?
"Sorry sir, is this your dog?" I shouted which the man laughed in return. His laugh was loud and rang like church bells in my ears. I shrunk back at the sound.
"I would never own such a disgusting, vial creature," the man spat. Prince growled again. He thought Prince was disgusting? He was from it; Prince was perfect in every way.
"He's beautiful," I whispered to myself.
"You would think so dear. You smell enough like him that I had to sniff twice to notice you were human," the man laughed again. Human? Wasn't everyone human? And what did he mean, "sniff?"
"I don't get what you mean?" Was he an alien or something? Or was he some fallen angel come to reek havoc on poor innocent humans? Suddenly Dracula popped into my head. Vampire?
"Oh dear dear dear," the man whispered and took another step forward. He was now only a couple feet away from Prince and I finally noticed that his eyes had a small circle of red around the pupil.
"You know, wolf, you won't beat me," the man laughed and took another step forward. He was now face to face with Prince, "So why don't you hand the dame over and we'll be done here." I shivered, what did he want with me? Prince growled and snapped at the mans face. Prince somehow didn't grab the man, since he somehow moved away.
"Oh come on wolf, she's so irresistible. Just one bite," the man laughed and winked at me. I bit my bottom lip and clenched my fists. I wanted to wake up so badly, this nightmare had gone on long enough.
"Just listen to that steady heartbeat. Bumbum, bumbum, bumbum," the man chanted and quickly ran so he was again standing in front of Prince. I gulped.
"Please leave us alone," I whispered and slid backwards, feeling my skin rip open on a broken twig underneath. I hissed in pain, but instinct told me to keep in pressed to the forest floor.
"Maybe I'll just change her and we can become mates. How does that sound dear?" the man asked and suggestively licked his bottom lip. I shakily shook my head and I felt my eyes start to water. Was this all really happening?
Suddenly two large wolves stepped out from behind the man. One was much larger than Prince while the other was slimmer and shorter. The smaller one's fur was also longer; it was silvery gray while the other wolf kept rust coloured fur. Both of my hands flew up to my mouth, a gasp escaping from my lips. The blood from my cut hand dripped onto my lips.
"Well well, this just got interesting," the man laughed with a smile and suddenly on of his hands were around my neck, the other holding my cut hand up to his lips. I didn't even see him move. Prince turned around in a flash and pounced at us, missing us only by a second as the man zoomed us away.
"Now tell me dear, death or life?" the man whispered, his lips pressed against my wound. I felt his tongue flick across the opening, his eyes darkening as he did so.
Pain shot through my hand as the man pulled his head away from my hand, only to lick the blood off of my lips. My eyes overfilled with tears as the burning sensation in my hand got worse.
"How about we see what happens?" the man asked and then sunk his teeth deeper into my hand.
Next thing I knew I was being thrown against a tree and the sound of metal being cut filled my ears. The sound was like nails on a chalkboard, hurting my ears. I didn't notice that pain much because of the burning pain that was coming from my hand. It felt like something was slowly burning away my veins and arteries.
The pain was unbearable and it suddenly reminded me of the pain I felt the day I woke up after my parents felt. That pain, though, was just in my head. This pain was real.
Prince's face came into my view and he whimpered, as if seeing me in pain hurt him too. I shook my head and reached my hand to brush his face. I knew I was dying, I could feel it. My hand left a stain of blood on my wolfs beautiful fur.
"Prince," I whispered, my aching hand making it impossible to talk, "go find Seth." I didn't understand why I wanted Seth, but it seemed like the right person to ask for while on my deathbed. Prince nodded and ran quickly away. Before I could blink twice, I felt warm human hands reaching for me.
"Sait can you hear me?" Seth asked and felt my face. I nodded and reached my hand up to brush his face, as though he was Prince. I left a trail of blood on his face also, just like I had done with Prince.
"Me, Jacob and Leah are here. It'll be okay," Seth whispered and placed his hand where the burning was coming from. I heard Seth whisper something to Jacob and heard Jacob answer back. He said something about sucking and Bella. Seriously Jacob, was it really the time to talk about that?
Suddenly Seth's face was buried into my hand and I could feel my blood being pulled out of me. Was Seth a goddamn vampire too? But him taking my blood did feel better than the fire eating my veins.
Finally the pain was gone and my hand was back at my side. I didn't feel dead though, so maybe Seth wasn't a vampire. I also felt some type of material being put over the bite mark.
"I cannot believe I just witnessed my brother go vampire," I heard Leah grumble from somewhere behind me. Jacob laughed, his laugh distant, but Seth's face was serious. I slowly sat up, Seth positioning a hand behind my back and the other one my chest. I blinked a couple times and looked around.
The forest looked just as it had moments before. The storm was still going on overhead, and the rain was still pouring like there was no tomorrow. It was as if nothing happened.
If I had looked closely, I would've seen a large fire just behind the closest line of trees. How I didn't notice the deep purple smoke billowing from the fire, I haven't got a clue.
"What just happened?" I asked, my throat dry. Leah laughed.
"You just about got turned vamp, but Seth here sucked your blood and saved you," Leah laughed again. I looked at Seth and raise my right eyebrow. Seth just shrugged his shoulders and smugly smiled. His face still looked concerned.
"Leah, let's head back. Seth you okay here? Bring her over to the Cullens' once you're finished here," Jacob asked. Seth turned around and nodded once to Jacob. Finally they left, thus leaving Seth and me alone.
"I think I'm steady now Seth," I whispered after I noticed Seth was still holding me. He immediately let go and grabbed the back of his neck with one hand. I could've sworn I saw blush creep up his cheeks.
"Thanks Seth, for saving me," I whispered after a minute of silence. Seth nodded and looked down. I looked down also.
"I should take you to the Cullen's house," Seth whispered and looked up again. I was about to ask why, but then I remembered I had a huge bite on the palm of my hand, one that probably needed stitches.
"Yeah probably," I whispered back and looked into Seth's eyes. They looked so familiar...
They looked just like Greg's eyes... Just like Prince's.
All that was left to do was piece the puzzles together.
"Prince?" I asked and Seth looked up, half surprised. Oh, my, god. Seth was Prince, Prince was Seth. To say I was surprised was an understatement. I couldn't decide if I was happy or upset to know that the large wolf I was talking to for the past... four months was also the boy that wouldn't leave me alone.
I had to admit, though. I sure was happy to know Seth was actually Prince. It now made perfect sense why I was falling in love with a giant wolf.
"I'm so sorry Sait," Seth whispered and looked down, ashamed. Why would he be ashamed? Yeah I understood he had been hearing all of my secrets when he wasn't really supposed to, but still. I couldn't find it in myself to be mad.
"Don't be," I whispered and pulled Seth's chin up to look at me. I felt my heart speed up as I looked into his brown eyes, eyes that knew all of my secrets and didn't seem to judge.
"I was gonna tell you," Seth mumbled and tried to look away from my eyes. I smiled.
"I know, my Prince," I whispered again and leaned forward to gently brush my lips across his cheek. I felt an electric shock as soon as my lips made contact with the smooth skin of his cheek, as though something was telling me, "this was right."
I pulled back slowly and opened my eyes to see Seth looking at me, a goofy smile on his face. I couldn't help but smile back.
"Did you hit your head a little too hard Sait?" Seth asked with a laugh. I shook my head and leaned forward again. This time, instead of my lips meeting his cheek, Seth met me half way, his lips crashing with mine at such a force that I almost forgot to breath. I knew this was right. I was supposed to be kissing Seth, I just knew it.
"We should get you to the Cullens'," Seth whispered as he pulled his lips away from mine.
Ahhh, omg ! I know I know. Epilogue will be up within a week (hopes!) and new story will be up by the end of November or early December. If you have any questions about the new story, want to name a character (I seriously am lacking the creative name mumbojumbo) or what not, REVIEW OR PM ME! Well yeah. REVIEW!