Can't Fight The Moonlight
Chapter 10
Plans Of Actions - What The Hell's Happening To Harry?
It was six o'clock in the morning the next time Harry woke up, very groggily as well. The pain seemed to have dulled as well; it wasn't as all consuming as before. His bladder though was demanding his attention, groaning he just wanted to lie there but pressing matters needed attended to. Wincing as he got up, he wasn't alone for long he noticed Edward was coming through the door. Harry didn't know why but he was extremely pleased at how worried he looked. When he realised though that his thoughts would have been heard he blushed bright red and stared at the floor. He didn't like the thought of someone hearing his inner most thoughts like that. Edward looked away for a few seconds guiltily before asking him how he was.
"I need the toilet" murmured Harry, still trying to get up but the painkillers made it an impossible task. He had thought the ones from his mother's cabinet were strong, boy he was bloody wrong. Whatever they were giving him made him fall asleep within just minutes of them being administered.
"Oh" said Edward sounding surprised, he shook his head ruefully and helped Harry up. Harry was glad that Edward didn't attempt to lift him up like a baby and carry him - now that would have been embarrassing. With strong capable hands wrapped around him, he tried to concentrate on moving one foot in front of the other. He was exasperated by the time he got to the toilet. Honestly! You'd think he hadn't been using his legs for years not hours.
"Thanks" sighed Harry, he expected Edward to take him back to the bed but he did no such thing. He groaned when he noticed he was going down the stairs, he really just wanted to avoid this on coming confrontation. He sighed sadly when he was sat down on the chair. Then treated like he was an invalid, a cover being thrown over him and a pillow propped up against his back. If it hadn't been Esme doing it he would have snapped at them. He had missed out on being mothered by a mother so he said nothing and bore it stoically.
"How's the pain?" asked Carlisle, once again checking on the bites without Harry's permission.
"Fine" said Harry at least it wasn't as bad as before and there was no way he was taking more painkillers - as much as unconsciousness was tempting right now.
"Good" said Carlisle sounding relieved and happy, it made Harry feel guilty about how he was being. They hadn't needed to help him; James had brought him up to be more gracious than this.
"Thank you" said Harry softly, sounding very embarrassed.
"Welcome" smiled Carlisle kindly.
"So how are we going to get the son of a bitch" said Rosalie suddenly as if she couldn't keep her thoughts to herself any longer.
"I have a plan but Edward isn't going to like it" said Jasper avoiding thinking about the plan at all costs so Edward didn't go over the top.
Harry had sat up listening to them, which meant that bastard was still out there. Possibly going after others, could even be planning or waiting to hurt his mother. He wondered why Edward would be furious with the plan whatever it may be. He knew the only reason that idiot had harmed him was because he smelt like vampires. It was personal now…he was sure that vampire didn't like people invading him like that. He truly feared for his mother's life, so whatever the plan was he hoped Edward agreed.
"What plan?" asked Harry surprising them all.
"No way!" snarled Edward as soon as he heard Jasper's thoughts.
"Shut up Edward…what plan?" asked Harry staring at Jasper.
Edward growled angrily, staring at the floor broodingly, he didn't like being told of by his mate. He had to stop himself from taking his mate in his arms and showing him who was the dominant one. That stopped Edward in his tracks, unable to believe what he had just thought. Oh he hadn't meant hurting him, but making him submit to him in a different way altogether. Jasper looked at Edward in confusion; Edward bit his lip and looked away. He really didn't want to explain that one not now not ever, getting himself under control he looked at the ceiling as Jasper explained.
"Use you to draw him out" said Jasper bluntly.
"How?" asked Harry curiously, don't get him wrong he didn't like the thought of that bastard being anywhere near him. However, if it protected his mother he would walk over burning hot coal without shoes.
"Letting you go home, give you our numbers so you can call us we will be close but not too close that he will suspect anything" said Jasper.
"And you think he wont?" asked Harry sarcastically.
"We haven't attacked him yet… he could think we do not want to fight" murmured Jasper.
"I suppose" said Harry thoughtfully.
"It's not happening!" said Edward sounding lost. His mind went over all the things that could go wrong. His mind was filled with dark foreboding images of finding Harry dead or turning once again he couldn't handle that. The screams had haunted his every move since it had happened.
"What if one of you came with me? He will expect that much and he will think he can win…one of us can alert the rest of you" said Harry, he really wasn't comfortable about going on his own.
Edward sighed in relief; at least his mate seemed to have a good head on his shoulders. There was no question he was going; he wasn't letting his mate out of his sight. Jasper though seemed to agree with Harry, maybe it was because he could sense Edward's determination or he thought Harry's ideas had merits no one was sure.
"I'm going" said Edward immediately.
"Ok then it's sorted, but we have to wait until your mother is out of the house" said Jasper.
"Wow we are not inviting that piece of crap near my house! Not if you are fighting I don't fancy my mum coming home to a mess! She will kill me!" said Harry shaking his head drawing a line. He was actually surprised the vampire hadn't broken any windows or doors getting to him…he had locked them all after all.
"Then I doubt he will come" said Jasper plainly.
Harry groaned in agitation oh why did he not just stay in London? As soon as he thought it he regretted it. He saw Edward stiffen, but Edward knew why he was thinking it. He couldn't blame him; he too had thought similar things like why had his mother asked Carlisle to help him, or why hadn't he succumbed to the Influenza quicker.
"Fine then my back garden!" sighed Harry it was as close to the house as he was letting this arsehole.
Edward was surprised Harry had yet to call the vampire a monster; it was what most people would call vampires. It was what he called himself most times; he was surprised he hadn't thought that since he met his mate. Which was a rather curious thing indeed, and then again his family didn't call themselves that either. Perhaps it was something to do with having mates and actually being happy who knew? He certainly didn't.
"It will have to do" said Jasper with a sigh.
Harry scowled at Jasper; honestly excuse him for not wanting that bastard in his house. His mother couldn't afford repairs unlike the Cullen's; she was struggling to get by as it was. He hadn't understood just how badly until he went to live with her, and her having two bloody jobs as well. If it came to it though he would just ask his father for money. He wasn't going to see his mother scrimp and save to get by anymore. His father was a bastard for giving her nothing and taking him away, but his childhood had been great as much as he disliked admitting it.
The longer he stayed with his mother the more he saw his dad as the bad guy.
"When are we going?" asked Harry he wasn't even looking at Jasper anymore, he was gazing at Edward a curious look on his face. Edward squirmed uncomfortably he didn't like this at all. However, it was better than Jasper's idea so he wasn't going to argue.
"Tonight once you're mum has left for work" said Edward; his face showed just how much he wasn't looking forward to it.
"Good" said Harry grimacing in pain; the bites were hurting him again, so much for them getting better. He smirked in amusement when painkillers were stuffed in his hands; honestly he would have preferred to say he was in pain first. It was actually scary how he was accepting that someone could read his thoughts. Edward just smirked right back at him, giving him a bottle of water. The others all began leaving, letting Harry and Edward get a bit of privacy or what looked like privacy. Grumbling knowing very well they could hear him he swallowed them. A full English breakfast was put in his lap.
"Thank you Esme" smiled Harry sweetly; it was nice of her to do this for him. Don't let it be said that Harry didn't have manners even if he was a sarcastic guy at most times - even if it was only in his head.
"You are very welcome dear" beamed Esme happily, she ha someone to cook for now and she loved it. It was her favourite past time which she normally couldn't indulge in. It was her favourite next to her art; drawing was soothing for her it helped that her hand stayed perfectly still.
Harry ate his breakfast, like a starving man which could be because he was. He didn't know exactly how long he had been out but it felt like forever. Only the pain he was still in gave away it couldn't have been long.
"It's only the second day" murmured Edward softly; he was sitting on the couch across from Harry watching him. It was like Harry was a puzzle to Edward if any of the looks he was getting was to go by.
"Ah" nodded Harry.
"What is it!" snapped Harry finally having enough of his looks.
"It's nothing" murmured Edward, looking away looking slightly embarrassed.
"It must be something!" sighed Harry exasperated.
"Why are you going along with Jasper's ideas?" asked Edward finally just giving in, he could read Harry's thought he might as well let Harry in on some of his. If he got answers then all the better.
"I don't want anything happening to my mum" whispered Harry sadly; it was his fault after all.
"How can you say it's your fault?" squawked Edward wide eyed unable to believe what he heard.
Harry just shrugged his shoulders looking uncomfortable.
"If anything it's our fault…it's us he seems to have a problem with" sighed Edward.
"Maybe" said Harry, whatever he was about to say after got cut off in mid yawn. The pain killers were obviously affecting him, Edward helped Harry up, picking him up he took him to the bed he had been sleeping in for a while. Smirking at the grumbles coming from his mate, well he wasn't going to be overly romantic which was a good thing - because Edward wasn't really overly romantic or that's what he told himself anyway.
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"Are you going to be ok to go?" asked Edward softly, as soon as he noticed his mate was stirring.
"Can I get a drink of water?" asked Harry opening one of his eyes, groggily hoping the water will wake him up.
"Thanks" said Harry, when Edward put one in front of him, he had hardly seen him leaving before he was back. They were actually very bloody fast, what he had seen that other vampire do was nothing on how fast he had just went to the kitchen and back.
"I'll leave you to get dressed" said Edward softly, the door clicked shut. Harry got up and walked towards his bag and got dressed. He needed a shower desperately, but only after that vampire was dealt with. He silently though about getting some dressing things for his wounds before he realised he wouldn't actually be able to reach them properly.
Harry emerged five minutes later; it wasn't long before he was once again in Edward's Volvo. This time he wasn't resisting, he was worried about what was to come. He would be insane if he wasn't, this was a vampire he was trying to lure out. He hoped it worked though because he couldn't stand the thought of going home to stay with him on the loose.
When he entered the house he shivered slightly, the place was cold and he was remembering. It made him feel like a weak fool for his reactions, but Edward just put a comforting hand on his shoulder. Harry looked around confused…then looked at the carpet had his mum seen the blood? He hoped not but it was cleared away it had to have been her.
"It was me Carlisle recommended I do it before your mum saw and called the police" murmured Edward softly. His ears were listening for anything; the smell of the vampire was still there just and no more.
Harry gave a great big sigh and said "Ta" the English rolling from his tongue.
Edward didn't say anything to that, they moved though the hallway and into the kitchen. Harry grabbed a cereal bar and a drink of red bull and went outside the back door. Harry silently wondered how long it would take or if it would even work. He saw Edward prowling around looking forward to the fight that made Harry weary wondering what would happen if anyone saw anything. No doubt his next door neighbours were in.
"Charlie is staying late at work and Bella is away with friends for the evening" murmured Edward, the other neighbours house was vacant and no other house would see anything. Even if they looked out of their window, which was a good thing really.
Edward snarled angrily, just as he swept around avoiding the incoming vampire. Which ploughed to the floor winded but not for long, Harry was already calling Alice's phone from his pocket. The phone was on silent so Harry hoped the other vampire had no idea what he was doing. He saw the red eyed vampire glare at him; he just sneered and glared back. Edward tackled him to the ground snarling angrily, there was boulder like dents in the grass which had been flat not five seconds before the fight. Harry was surprised he was able to see the fight, surely they were moving far to fast for him to see? He didn't question it though; his heart got stuck in his throat when the bastard began getting the upper hand. He threw Edward away a good fifty feet and turned to him.
He was able to see every quick step the vampire took, Harry wanted to back away but he knew it was useless. Suddenly Harry forgot that this was a vampire and used the palm of his hand and thrust upwards breaking the nose and sending the vampire flying three feet. Harry swallowed thickly, surely that hadn't been possible right? This was a vampire…he hadn't been able to fight back the slightest nights before.
Edward had stopped five feet from the vampire, looking at Harry in astonishment. Just then the rest of the Cullen coven surrounded the vampire, holding him in place. Esme turned him around, and held her hands over his ears despite that Harry heard everything. The horrific tearing and ripping, like the breaks on a train only twenty times worse. His thoughts though were on how he had managed to stop the vampire, it shouldn't have been possible - it wasn't possible.
"Edward what is the matter?" frowned Jasper feeling Edward's bewilderedness.
"Harry, he just…punched James flung him three or four feet in the process" said Edward his amber eyes were round in astonishment.
"Very funny" said Emmett laughing in amusement; however Jasper could feel the truth in Edward's assessment.
"Harry crush that" said Edward giving him over a stone that no human would be able to squash no matter how strong they were.
Harry shook his head he didn't want to do that he didn't want it confirmed that he was turning into a vampire.
"You don't have venom running thought your veins you aren't a vampire please just indulge me" said Edward softly.
Harry groaned he knew he wouldn't be able to deny Edward anything not when he said please. He took the stone, closing his eyes he squashed it hoping it hurt; instead he felt the stone grind to dust under the strain his hands had caused. The dust was quickly dropped to the floor; Harry was confused it was all too much for him he passed out.
"Burn him, I'm taking him home, Carlisle what is wrong with my mate?" moaned Edward gathering his unconscious mate in his arms. Quickly getting into the car Carlisle got into the passenger side, they saw the raging inferno as he backed out and drove home quickly.
The rest of the Cullen's joined him half an hour later when James was properly disposed off.
They all had the same questions as Edward 'How did it happen? And what on earth was going on? How did Harry have the strength of a vampire? What else did he have in common with them? This was thought of by Jasper.
What did you think of that? what is wrong with Harry? is he turning into a vampire? or just taking on some traits until Edward turns him? will the rest of the Normads come looking for James? will Victoria find his ashes and realize what has happened? or will they go on oblivious? what other vampire will have it in for Harry? will i add a vampire voldemort? malfoy or even Lestrange into it? will Lily find a man to love? how many of you want Severus in the story? will severus be an evil vampire? or will he be one of the Denali vampires? will he end up with Lily? will Severus be human or not? R&R plz