Chapter Ten: Madness

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AN: Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I just had writers block and felt like no one has really liked my story. I only have 8 reviews and if I don't have 10 after this chapter, I may not complete this story. I feel like no one likes my story enough to leave a little message to me and no one has read mine and my sister's crossover, Alice's Twins. Sorry to complain and thanks to all who have reviewed. A special thanks to Cooky Crumbla for her 3 reviews, now on with the story.

Embry's POV

Anger filled me as I rode back to the reservation. Jacob had no right to do what he did to Marie. She was doing as she was told and knew she couldn't reveal more than she needed to, but Jacob wouldn't listen and upset her. I could feel it when she ran out of Emily's house. Now she was over at the Cullen's house with Bella and I worried about her.

Even though we were miles apart, I could still sense her emotions and she was depressed. I saw some of her memories flash through my mind but I could still see fine. I didn't pay attention to her thoughts knowing she would be fine. At least I hope. It just seems different leaving her with leeches instead of with me.

Marie seems to have some connection with them or else she wouldn't care to see them after what they did to Bella. I saw in her mind that she had arrived at the Cullen's house fine as I was pulling into Jake's driveway. Jake sat on the porch of his house; he had to be waiting for me. I parked his bike and threw his keys to him. I turned away to leave when he caught his keys.

"Embry, I'm sorry that I scared Marie like that. I didn't mean to upset her. I wasn't thinking straight," Jake apologized.

I turned back around to look him in the eyes. "That's your problem, Jacob, you don't think before you speak. You blurt out everything that's on your mind and don't stop to think about how it may affect someone. Now look what you've done! You scared Marie off and she may not even come back here because of you!" I yelled at him, my anger flaring now.

Jacob's expression turned defensive and he stood up from the porch. I began to approach me when Sam stepped out of the trees. He looked at us and stood between us.

"Jake, Embry's right. You had upset Marie and scared her because you couldn't control your tongue or your temper in front of her. You need to learn to control what you say around her. There may be something's that she cannot tell us and you need to respect that. If she says you will have an imprint one day don't question her just be patient," Sam said with his hands on our shoulders. "Where's Marie now?" he asked addressing me.

"She's with Bella and the Cullens," I told him, calming down.

"You think she'll be safe?" Sam asked concerned for Marie's safety.

"If she trusts them then I have no other choice," I told him defeated, my shoulders going slack.

"Alright; we're having a change up tonight in shifts. Embry, you're coming with me and Paul and Jake, Jared going with you and Quil," Sam told us.

"Okay, I'll go get something to eat then meet up with you," I told Sam and he nodded.

I quickly left Jacob's yard and ran to the tree line and began to shift. I didn't care that I still had my clothes on; I just wanted to get away from Jacob before I killed him. I looked into Marie's thoughts to see how she was even though it was so late. She was eating a bowl of hot fudge sundae and I smiled, leaving her alone in her thoughts. I think I was beginning to get used to this custos amator thing. I liked that it was stronger than an imprint; I was able to keep an eye on Marie even if I wasn't near her.

I stopped at my back yard and shifted back into my human self and crawled as best as I could through my bedroom window; no need to scare or worry my mother, I'm in enough trouble already. I grabbed some pants on and went to the kitchen to get me something to eat. I could hear my mother's light breathing as I passed her bedroom and was glad she was asleep already. I grabbed me some chips and a sandwich with a soda.

After I ate, I went back to my room and took my pants off, tying them in the leather strap around my ankle, and climbed out the window. I met up with Sam and Paul at the river that divided our land from the leeches' territory. I took one more peak into Marie's mind to see how she was and found her asleep. It was late and she would be safe for tonight. Sam had me stay near the river for patrol and to be as near to Marie as I could get.

That's when I smelt the sickly sweet, nose burning stench of a vampire. I stopped and drew in a deep breath to get a better smell of where it was coming from.

Guys, I smell something over here, I alerted Sam and Paul.

Okay, heading your way, Sam said.

Same here, be right there, Paul said and I began to follow the scent.

That's when I saw a vampire. He looked my way and smirked as he jumped over the river. That's bad; he was running toward the Cullen's house. Paul and Sam made it to me as I paced. How am I supposed to protect Marie when she's at the Cullen's and we can't go on their territory? Panic flooded through me as I let my emotions flow to Marie. I sensed her wake up instantly. I watched in Marie's mind as she ran to the banister of the stairs and did a flip over it. For a second, I panicked even worse until she landed gracefully on the floor of the living room.

There's something going on out there, Marie told the Cullen's.

We know, Alice saw something but wasn't sure of what she saw, the leader said.

Then let's check it out, Marie said and dashed out the back door.

I didn't know witches could move so fast and swiftly; must be one of the other abilities they have.

Don't worry, Embry, I'm coming, my beauty told me mentally.

She was coming to help us but that's not what I wanted. I stamp my foot in frustration and began to growl when I saw the vampire catch up with Marie. She stopped in her tracks with two of the Cullen's behind her; the two fighters. Marie seemed to recognize the intruder and addressed him.

"Ugh, what do you want, Darien?" Marie asked, annoyed.

She knows this guy?

Yes, I know him, Embry. He's one of my eldest brothers, Marie told me shyly.

I told Sam and Paul what Marie just told me. They were surprised at first but probably figured she would let us know if he was dangerous. I took a closer look at him and recognized him from one of Marie's memories. It was the boy she was wrestling with.

"Marie, who's this?" the dark haired vampire asked.

"Emmett, Jasper, this is my one of my eldest brothers, Darien," she introduced the guys. "Where's my sister in law and little nephew?"

"They're on their way but the wolves scared Vera and she won't come through and Henry's staying with her until they can get through," Darien told Marie.

Sam, Paul, and I listened in as I did.

Oops, I didn't know that was Marie's family. I'll go let them through. I thought it was odd they didn't smell like vampires, Sam thought and ran off to get the kid and his mother.

Sam's going now to let your family through, I told Marie.

Marie smiled and told her brother the news.

"Ooh, you met your custos amator? When do I get to meet him? You know I have to fulfill my big brother duties," Darien said and I started snickering.

This guy thinks he's going to scare me? No way. I can handle him and anything he throws at me.

Don't get so cocky, Embry. The last person that underestimated him ended up a pile of dust, Marie told me.

Okay, now I was scared. Paul began to laugh as I gulped and Sam arrived, trying to hold back his laughter, with a man and a woman.

Good luck bro, you're going to need it, Paul snickered once more and ran off to finish his patrol.

Oh brother, he's never the one to rely on when you need him.

If they let you pass, walk these two across the line, Sam told me before following after Paul.

I shook my head at them; weaklings. They left me behind to face Marie's brother alone.

"Let Embry bring Vera and Henry through," Marie told the guys.

They nodded and Marie ran to meet me closer to the river. She smiled brightly when she saw me and her family.

They can't jump the river, Embry. They aren't vampires and neither is my brother he just likes to take potions that make him seem like one. He's the crazy one in the family, Marie told me with a giggle.

Is anyone in your family normal? I asked jokingly.

Define normal, Marie joked back. Can you jump with them on your back? Marie asked worried.

Yeah, I can, hold on, I told her, lying down on the ground.

Henry and Vera knew what to do and climbed on my back. I got up swiftly and jumped across the river. They seemed light so I had no trouble. I landed next to Marie and she helped them down.

"Thanks Embry, can you shift back into your human form? My brother wants to meet you," she informed me.

Sure, I thought to her and began to shift back.

It was painful without Marie's magic and made it harder. Once I was human I quickly pulled my pants on; good thing Vera and Henry were out of eye sight. Marie walked me over to her brother and we stopped in front of him. He gazed up and down me, inspecting me.

"Your custos amator is a shape shifter, geez, he smells, pee-ew," Darien said waving his hand in front of his face as he plugged his nose.

"You wouldn't notice if you would stop taking those stupid potions," Marie huffed.

I put my hand out for Darien to shake. "I'm Embry," I told him.

"Nice to meet you wolfie, I see why my sister likes you," Darien said and turned toward the Cullen house. "Shall we go?"

"One second," Marie said and turned to me. She kissed my cheek, "I have to go, and I love you."

"I love you, too. See you tomorrow," I told her.

"Alright," she said with a smile and turned toward Vera. "I have a surprise waiting for you at the house, Vera. You'll love it."

"Terrific, Marie, I can't wait," Vera said and both her and Marie ran off into the forest, followed by the guys.

I quickly shifted back into my wolf form after tying my pants to my ankle and ran to catch up with Sam and Paul. Marie's family is madness. Witches and wizards are so bizarre. I guess I'll have to get used to it.

AN: That's the end for this chapter. I wonder if any of you remember who Vera and Henry are and can guess what surprise awaits Vera back at the Cullen house. If I get 10 reviews after this chapter, you'll get to find out. Don't forget to check out my new crossover with House of Night and Twilight called Alice's Twins. That's all for now; I hope I get those reviews I'm waiting for.