Yup, thanks for the reviews. Chapter 12 will begin… nows!
Kita
With the help of Kail I set up a small tent for Edward and moved him inside. I knew what needed to be done, and though I was aware of how upset Edward might be when he found out, I knew this was my purpose for being here.
"Forgive me, brother." I whispered, bestowing a soft kiss on his forehead. "But it is for you own good and that of your child's."
Sitting down I began.
"Jacob!" colors danced around me, slowly settling into a forest I recognized only from Edward's accounts. I was alone, though I would not remain so for long.
'What are you doing here, pup?' a voice growled from behind me. Standing I turned to face the large, snow-white wolf.
"I am here to protect Edward." I said calmly, staring into its large amber eyes. "He refuses to listen to reason. So I am taking his life into my own hands. I am calling his imprinted here to direct him to Edward."
'Our imprinted abandoned us for another!' the wolf snarled.
"You are wrong. That is not how it works and you should know that. Jacob Black had no choice in the second imprinting."
'Even so there is no bond between us anymore. Let us die in peace.'
My gaze saddened and I sighed, placing my hand into his soft fur. He snarled at me again but I felt no real threat. "No, you have let your emotions run away with you. I cannot imagine the pain even if I tried, but I know that the bond is still there. The spirits have told me so. They have sent you on a journey, one that is almost complete."
'And what will this journey bring?'
"I do not know. I trust in the spirits. Will you trust in me, brother?" there was silence for a long moment.
'Do as you must.'
"Tell me your name?" I asked softly.
'Ayid.'
"Will you allow me to bring Jacob Black here, Ayid?" I asked softly.
'Can I hurt him in this place?'
I frowned. "That I am unsure of. At the very least you would break the connection I am forcing. Should that happen he will never make it in time and you both shall perish." I received a huff in reply and glared at the wolf. "Your cub is in danger from all of this as well."
'…very well. I will not harm him for the sake of my cub.'
"Good." I sat back down and felt the wolf settle behind me. "I am going to bring him here now. And Edward's sister, Alice, though she will be indirect and not appear she will witness everything."
'Do it.'
Breathing deeply I called upon the spirits to help me. "Now, Jacob."
There was a rush of wind and sound. Once everything was again calm I opened my eyes. A very frightened man stood a bit away, looking around frantically.
"There is no reason to be worried." I said softly, alerting him to my presence.
"W-who are you? Where am I?"
"Come," I motioned. "Sit with me." There was a low growl from behind me, drawing his eyes to the large wolf.
"Edward?" he whispered, pain filling his voice.
"You recognize him then?" I asked, again motioning for him to come closer. Hesitantly he obeyed and sat on the ground before me. "This is Ayid, Edward's wolf spirit. He has granted me permission to bring you here."
"And where is here?"
"Edward's place." I said, knowing it was not a great answer. "The spirits have taken your vampire on a journey, and I am his guide. This is his place, deep within his soul that he has created."
"You're Kita." He exclaimed, eyes wide. I nodded, assuming Talah had told him of me. "How is he? Is he alright?"
"Edward is fading Jacob. He will have the child two days early. And if things do not go according to plan he will die within hours of giving birth."
"No…" he moaned, fisting his hair. I touched his wrist gently.
"Edward does not know of this plan, Jacob. He still believes he is doing this to give you a better future with Jasper. I need you to pay very close attention." He nodded, gaze determined.
"Firstly, I cannot allow you to be present for the birth." I said, deciding to deliver the harder news first. He looked ready to protest but I held up a hand. "Edward is extremely fragile right now. You showing up while he is in labor, before I have had time to prepare him will add far too much stress on his body. Both he and the child will die if this is the case."
"I understand."
"Good. Second, you are close. Keep traveling north. My spirit wolf will find you and lead you the rest of the way. Trust in him." he nodded. "You must go now, Jacob Black. There is still a ways for you to travel. And your Jasper is worried sick."
"I never meant to hurt him." he whispered, looking me in the eyes.
"I know. Everything will work out. I have seen it. For now I bid thee goodbye. Travel swiftly."
The winds started to pick up again and his eyes widened. "Thank you." He murmured.
Jasper
I was a mess, I knew this. But who wouldn't be when their mate had just frozen like stone only to fall unconscious minutes after. I was terrified.
"He'll be okay, Jasper. I've found nothing wrong." Carlisle assured me. We had placed both Jacob and Alice into the back seats of his car and were waiting it out on the side of the road. Anxiously I paced near the open door.
"Jasper, darling-" Esme started, placing a hand on my shoulder. She started to say something else when a loud gasp and soft moan sounded from the back of the car.
"Jacob!" I cried, speeding to his side. He looked dazed, as did Alice besides him. I felt myself tremble slightly and resisted the urge to throw myself into his arms.
"We need to go." Alice said, climbing out of the car.
"What's going on?" Carlisle asked.
"You tell them." Jacob said, looking at the pixie like vampire. "Come here." He whispered, turning to me. He pulled me into his arms and held me as I trembled in his arms. "Shh, it's okay. I'm sorry I frightened you, but it'll be okay."
I only half listened as Alice recounted everything that had happened, focusing more on the man in my arms. Suddenly I heard a low growl and looked up. A small wolf had appeared on the side of the road, watching us.
"That must be him." Jacob murmured, watching the wolf as well. "He's here to lead us the rest of the way. We have to follow him."
Before I knew it we were off, the wolf running alongside the road, keeping up with the cars easily. "Are you sure about this?" I asked, watching the wolf from the window. Jacob nodded and looked at me.
"It's the only chance we've got." He said, jaw set and eyes determined. "I have to find him." I nodded softly. I wouldn't say anything further that might dash his hopes.
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