hello my awsum readers! have i ever told u i luvd u? i have? all well; I LUV U! i got the next chapter up as fast as I could, and would have gotten it sooner, but my stupid piece of crap computer. *sigh*. anyways, i hope u enjoy, and, as always, don't forget to read the bottom. please r&r, and thanks!
When I woke up, I immediately felt like what I remembered was a dream. How could I be a werewolf? They didn't even exist. But my resolve was quickly denied when I lifted my head and could see across from me, Paul's sleeping wolf figure, and to my side, Jacob's sleeping wolf figure. I sighed, and sat my head back down on my paws, confused. What was I going to do? I don't want to be a werewolf. Unconsciously, I started whining. Jacob stirred beside me, and after a few seconds, lifted one of his eyelids and stared at me. I couldn't help but smile, even in my panic. He lifted his head and licked my ear, but seemed to sense something was wrong.
What's wrong, Bells? He thought to me, concerned. I looked down.
I don't know. I woke up and felt like I didn't want to be a werewolf anymore. I replied with my thoughts.
Oh. I know how you feel. I looked up at him, confusion in my eyes.
Bella, I had to go through the change also, with only Sam by me. You are lucky to have three people by you that are there to comfort and help you. Things do get better. He reassured me. Apparently, I didn't look sold, so he reached out and licked my left ear lovingly.
It's going to be okay, Bella. I am always here for you. I nodded, knowing it was the truth, and rested my head back down. My eyelids drifted shut slowly, but shock back up when I heard an unexpected rustling from the trees. I stiffened, but relaxed almost immediately when I saw a big black wolf come through the trees. He wandered into the cave to where we all were lounging, looking over at me first.
Are you alright? He thought towards me. I nodded.
You sure? I know the morning after can be kind of iffy. He admitted. I smirked.
I've already been through that phase earlier; you were late, as usual. He rolled his eyes, then looked over at Paul which I was surprised to see that he was wide awake and sitting down on his hind legs.
Hey, you can turn back now. It's time to go to school. Paul looked down embarrassingly.
Yeah, about that... His mind trailed off, and Sam looked at him cautiously.
What? Sam thought back warily.
Well, I don't really feel ready. I wanted another day maybe... He couldn't meet Sam's eyes. Sam sighed, but eventually nodded in understanding.
Okay, I get it. But you have to go to school tomorrow and you are still changing later today. Paul looked extremely happy and nodded enthusiastically. Sam rolled his eyes, and looked back over at Jacob and I.
I am still going to go to school today. Normally, I would have Jacob go to school as well, and Paul was supposed to go today too, but since Bella is recently turned, and you two are mates, and Paul bailed, they can stay. I will be back after school, if all goes well.
I caught something hidden underneath his thoughts, and cocked my head in confusion. I could see Jacob do the same thing, as with Paul. Sam sighed, but continued.
Well, yesterday, during my short time at school, I saw the others, trying to judge which one would, you know, be next to shift. He took a deep breath, and looked straight at Paul.
I am not completely sure, but it seems pretty obvious the next one will be Quil. Paul growled quietly, and I somewhat understood his pain. If Leah or Seth were next, I would be mad too. I would not want them to have to suffer through the pain of changing and the shock of the Quileute legends' truth.
I'm sorry Paul. I thought only to him quietly. He looked over at me, and shook his head.
It's not your fault. It had to happen sometime, right? He tried to smile to lighten the mood, the common Paul method, but it didn't reach his eyes. Sam suddenly looked through the cave entrance, then looked back at us.
Well, I am going to go now. I'll see you all soon. He gave each of us a look similar to the one he gave us last night, then trotted out of the cave.
I looked after him until he completely disappeared, then looked back over at the two guys. We slipped into a somewhat awkward silence, and in the distance I heard cars driving and mumbling. A small part of me was again mesmerized that I could hear voices miles away, but I strained my ears to try and see what was being said. I heard multiple voices I somewhat recognized, and some I had never heard before, but my roaming halted when I heard the very familiar sound of my brother's worried tone.
"Mom, where is Bella?" Seth asked, sounding very scared. I knew they were in the car because I could hear the slight hum of the engine around him. I thought I heard my mom sigh.
"Honey, she is fine. She told me yesterday that she felt like leaving for a little while, to a hotel in Forks, and she would be back in a couple days. She said she didn't feel well, thought she had what Paul, Sam, and Jacob had, and didn't want to get you sick." My mom lied through her teeth. She was always a bad liar; that's where I got my horrible skills from.
"Why would she leave?" Leah asked quietly. I could tell she was more worried than Seth, though she hid it better. I was her twin, after all.
"I told you; she didn't want to get you two sick." My mom repeated patiently. I heard both Leah and Seth sigh in sync.
"Well, do we know when she is coming back?" Seth demanded.
"In a couple days. Stop worrying about her, you guys. She will be fine and home before you know it." I heard the car halt, and knew they were at school. "Just focus on school work. I'll see you later." They both slammed their doors and started walking towards the school as my mom sped away.
I loosened my hearing, a large amount of guilt come over me. Jacob looked at me, and gave me a questioning look again, but I just shrugged and shook my head, silently telling him I didn't want to talk about it. He respected my opinion, and bumped his body against mine gently for comfort. I vaguely noticed that his tail was still over mine, and wondered if this was to become a habit of ours. My thoughts were interrupted by a rumbling coming from below me. I looked down in alarm, but soon realized that it was my stomach rumbling. I heard Paul cough-laugh lightly.
Uh, Jacob? How do we, uh, eat? Are you even able to eat in wolf form? I was suddenly swept with a wave of confusion. He chuckled at my questions.
Of course you can eat in wolf form, Bella. Sometimes, werewolves in packs have to stay shifted for days before turning back to human. I nodded like I understood, when I didn't.
So...what do we eat? I thought-hinted.
Take your pick; deer, bear, lion. We try to stay away from wolf though, it's kind of personal. His thought sharing had a light tone, a joking manner. I rolled my eyes and bumped him playfully.
Well, let's get going! I encouraged.
I had just really realized how hungry I was, probably because I hadn't eaten in 24 hours. Jacob chuckled again, then stood up. I followed, stretching out my limbs and shaking my fur. Paul was apparently hungry as well, because he stood up, yawned, and looked at us, waiting to exit after. I followed Jacob out with Paul trailing behind. We ran slowly, or at least it was to me slowly, towards a spot that was fairly close to the Quileute river. I looked over at Jacob with question in my eyes, but he just nodded his head in the direction of the water and pricked his ears, gesturing for me to listen. I sighed but complied, and was again surprised when I heard the lapping of water and shuffle of hooves. I guessed it was some of the local deer, and heard my stomach rumble again quietly. Jacob smiled lightly, and I waited for one of them to make the first move and lead the chase. Paul apparently was more hungry than Jacob, because he suddenly lurched forward. I immediately followed after, but found that we were again going slower than I would even consider a sprinting pace. But, we did make it to the deer in remarkable time, and sooner than later I found myself instinctively biting down into the delicious, meaty flesh of the deer's stomach. Some small part of me was disgusted at my will to kill, but I knew deep down this was how I had to survive. I quickly tore off the rest of the meat off the deer, then went for another, all the while trying not to notice or think about what I was doing. After 2 more deer, I finally felt full enough, and stepped back from the situation.
I saw blood all over my gray paws when I looked down, and grimaced, wiping them across the grass to try and clean them. I sensed someone coming towards me, and looked up into the eyes of Paul. He was smirking at my desperate urge to clean myself.
Bella, it's much more effective to wash your paws in the river. He thought to me. I rolled my eyes and walked towards the river cautiously.
Then blood will get in it. I tried to fight, though I knew I couldn't beat his logic.
I dipped my paws in, and was happy to see them becoming clean almost instantly. Once I was sure my fur was fine, I looked around for Jacob. He had just finished cleaning his paws a little ways down the river, and smiled at me when he realized I was staring. I smiled back and trotted over to his area, hearing Paul follow after.
Are you satisfied now? He raised his eyebrows expectantly.
I nodded sheepishly. It suddenly felt awkward again, and I looked around at nothing in particular.
What do we do now? I thought to both of them.
Well, I think we should go back to the cave, in case Sam comes back with...Quil. Jacob hesitated on the last thought, and Paul looked down in sadness.
I nodded silently and lead the way back this time. The journey was fairly quiet, and when we reached the cave and I again lied back down, I felt sleepy from my previous feast. Paul came back and plopped himself down at the same spot he slept the night before, and Jacob came over and took up his position next to me. I looked over and smiled at him as he layered his tail with mine. Jacob rested his head against me, and I soon felt myself slip into unconsciousness.
Bella! I heard Jacob thought-shout, and nudged me violently. I woke with a start, immediately jumping and getting into a defensive position. Jacob shook his head, trying to hide the smile that was spreading over his face at my skittishness
No, Bella. Sam told me he was coming back...with Quil. His demeanor suddenly serious. I looked over at Paul, and saw that he was staring at the wall with his head on his paws.
What? Are you serious? I thought, even though I knew the answer. Jacob nodded.
Wait, how did you even hear Sam tell you that? I asked, cocking my head.
Bella, we can extend our thoughts over miles of distance. We don't know exactly what the limit is, but we have gone over 10 miles at most. I took this in appreciatively.
So, what's going to happen? I wondered.
Well, Paul and I where going to turn back into human, and let you be the 'werewolf example'. He looked down, slightly shamed. I just chuckled.
Well, that should be fun. Should I scare him and growl or something? I smiled jokingly. Jacob gave me a cautious look.
Bella, this is very serious. You have to be very calm and be prepared for any reaction. Jacob informed me. I rolled my eyes.
You know me and Quil; we joke ALL the time. I pointed out.
Bella, Quil isn't going to be the same person when he gets here. You know how it feels. I sighed, knowing Jake was right.
Yeah, yeah, I know, I know. We were interrupted by the sound of rustling from the distance.
I sniffed at the air, and immediately recognized Sam's scent, and a new scent that I registered in my brain to be Quil's. Paul stood up and shook, then looked towards Jacob anxiously. I was guessing they were having a secret conversation about changing back into a human. Jacob looked over at me with a knowing glance, and I took that as a warning to step back and give them room. I moved so that I was half way out of the cave, being overly cautious, and watched with interest. Before I knew what was happening, though, there were two bright flashes, then, when my eyes adjusted again, I saw Jacob and Paul in the same clothes they were in the last time I saw their human form. Paul looked down at himself, stunned, then smiled widely.
"Yes! I have opposable thumbs again!" He shouted into the air. I chuckled, and Paul looked over at me. His eyes still widened a little at the sight of a werewolf when he was a human, even though he had been one himself not a minute ago, and I made my face into what felt like was a smirk. He rolled his eyes.
I looked towards the woods again, hearing the approaching footsteps come closer. I sensed Paul and Jacob looked over in that direction too, though I couldn't tell if it was because I did or because they could really hear it. I watched the trees stand still for a couple minutes, then, suddenly, Sam burst through with his arms wrapped around Quil, practically dragging him. I fell back into the darkness of the cave so he couldn't see me, knowing I wasn't supposed to come out until asked. Jacob and Paul walked past me, Jacob giving me a loving look before going out into the open. I could hear the whole conversation from where I hid.
"Jacob, Paul?" Quil asked, shocked. I could hear the uncontrollable rage layering his voice.
"Quil!" Paul exclaimed, happy to see one of his triplet brothers.
"Paul, what's going on?" I could hear panic under the rage. Paul got quiet, and I guessed everyone was looking towards Sam.
"Quil, right now, you are starting the process of turning into a werewolf." Well, he definitely didn't beat around the bush. I took that as a sign for me to show myself, and as slowly as I could, walked out of the cave. What I saw around me was Jacob standing to the right of the cave entrance, most likely waiting for me, Paul standing to the left of it, Sam facing it, and Quil under Sam's arm. Quil's eyes widened when he saw me, and I had to suppress a giggle. His face was just so priceless right now. He lifted Sam's arm away from him cautiously, then walked towards me cautiously. My werewolf instincts kicked in then, and now instead of suppressing laughter, it was the urge to jump at him. He continued walking forward, looking right into my eyes. "That's Bella, Quil." Paul explained quietly. Quil froze.
"Bella?" He asked in confusion. I nodded warily. He took two more steps towards me anxiously, without notice. Suddenly, he was right in front of me. I had to bite down hard on my tongue to resist the urge of growling, but, to my relief, I stayed silent. Quil reached his hand up and placed it on the scruff of my neck gently. I leaned into his hand to try and make myself seem harmless, and he smiled lightly. His happiness was interrupted when he doubled over, and I guessed the painful part of the change was starting. I stepped back quickly, to avoid any instincts of mine to attack, and felt Jacob kneel down beside me. I turned over to him and rested my furry head into his arms, and he scratched me generously. I watched in sadness as Paul and Sam helped a groaning Quil into the cave, then Sam stepped back out.
"Paul is going to stay in there with him, since he is his brother." Sam explained. I nodded, understandingly. "I have to go tell the Elders another has changed." He looked over at Jacob cautiously. "Can you stay here with Bella and watch Quil?" Jacob nodded quickly. Sam, reassured by his Beta, said goodbye, changed into his wolf form, and quickly ran through the forest. I looked back over at Jacob, who was now in his wolf form.
How long will it be? I thought to him, the details of my own change slightly forgotten.
A couple hours. Jacob responded honestly. I sighed and plopped myself down in front of the entrance, bored. Jacob lied down next to me and, of course, moved his tail over mine. We rested our head against each other, and tried to drown out the sounds of Quil's pain. I hadn't realized I had fallen asleep until I felt Jacob shaking me lightly.
Bells, Quil's change is almost over. We have to get up and get ready. Jacob explained quietly.I groaned, then yawned, and shook out my fur as I stood up.
As my ears adjusted, I could in fact hear Quil's moans getting lighter and quieter, and I could sense that there was another werewolf around me. After about 5 minutes, it was completely silent. I stiffened when I heard something inside the cave, but relaxed when I saw wolf Paul crawl out slowly.
The change is complete. Suddenly, a black wolf came through the trees, grinning.
Quil is a werewolf. I shook my head in disbelief.
I knew this was going to happen to my friend, but it still seemed weird to know the whole thing was over and his life would never be the same. But, I knew that it was going to happen to all of us, and sighed.
I hope this whole changing thing got easier.
So, how did u like? i kno its kinda shorter than the last couple chapters, but i rote this in between 11 and 1 o'clock last night, so I was a little sleepy. Thanks to the reviewers of the last chapter: lolly59034, HappyKitty95, Mehghla, Pixiesticksugarhigh, Twisted Musalih, and Akatsuki and Orochimaru Sakura. HappyKitty95 came up with the brilliant idea that I should do the werewolf speaking-thoughts thing the way I did it this time (i hope i did it rite, btw), so that change credit goes to her. Anyways, this chapter was kinda, again, a filler. Basically, the next few chapters r gonna b like this sorta cuz i need 2 get all the wolves changed. i was thinking up some ideas 4 wen all the weres finally ARE changed, and came up with a couple things i think u guys r gonna like. In the next chapter, it is gonna describe basically wat Quil looks like, his rank, and then tomorrow (in the story), Jared changes! yay! i kno it is kinda weird how they all change a day after each other, but I have at least 16 wolves to change, and I didn't really want to fill 50 chapters up with just that task. Trust me, this story is soon gonna get a lot better. I may actually wait one more chapter before he changes, but no promises. Anyways...guess what time it is?
NEW SEGMENT IN CHELSEA'S EXTREMELY LONG AUTHOR NOTES TIME!
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yea, so basically more and more questions r comin up 4 u 2 answr, and no, I dont wanna make polls cuz i think it will be more of a help 2 put the questions rite here.
question 1. WHO SHOULD BE DELTA? I really have to know this, like, soon! cuz I was really leaning towards Jared being Delta, but I don't know if Embry or even Taylor (girl power!) would be a better fit. I really think it should b Jared, but share ur thoughts with me PLEASE.
question 2. so, I am pretty sure I am gonna make Quil a fighter, just cuz it makes the most sense and I already organized all the wolves into their ranks equally. but again, if u have a better idea, review or pm!
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