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Chapter 13: The legends

When Kim woke in the morning, her hand was still clasped in Embry's, this caused a smile to form on her lips, Embry really was like a protective brother to her. Feeling Kim stir Embry's head immediately shot up. Jared had told him about the plan to tell Kim what was going on this morning, and he was extremely nervous, he didn't want to lose his friendship with her. Looking at her he could tell that she was still quite sore from yesterday, although at least all the bleeding had stopped. Although her face was still puffy and bruised at least she had regained some of her color and no longer looked deathly pale.

"Listen Kim, now that you're awake, I think we need to talk about what you saw yesterday, and why everyone thinks I have mono…but first, can we get some breakfast? Emily made quite the spread, and we should grab some before the boys devour everything." Kim could only nod her head, she still felt extremely groggy.

Following Embry to the kitchen she noticed that Jared and Paul were already at the table. The second she entered the kitchen she felt Jared's gaze on her, and it made her feel really self conscious. She still had no idea why after all this time he had finally decided to talk to her. Sitting at the table, Emily placed a plate in front of her and Kim tried to choke down as much food as possible although she really wasn't that hungry. She was mostly curious, she knew in a little bit she would finally get some answers and she was both excited and nervous. Just as she was finishing up, she saw Sam enter the kitchen and motion for her to follow him. She gulped loudly trying to get her emotions under control and followed Sam. She noticed that Jared, Paul and Embry followed a close distance behind. They entered the living room and Sam motioned for her to sit.

"Kim, I know that you have lots of questions, and we're going to try and answer them, but I need you to promise me that you will try to keep an open mind, ok?" Sam said, although you could never really read the emotions on his face, Kim thought he looked somewhat nervous. She still didn't think she could form any words so she just nodded her head and waited patiently.

Embry came and sat down next to Kim and took both of her hands in his, causing a low growl to come from Jared. Embry just shot him a look and Jared slinked into a chair, still not comfortable with another man touching his imprint, but knowing that Embry was what she needed right now, even if his wolf wanted him to object. He just had to be patient and wait for her to trust him, and then he would be the one comforting her and not Embry.

"Kim, do you remember the legends?" Embry asked, causing Kim to be confused. She nodded her head but was unsure why he would be asking her this. Sure she knew of the legends but she wasn't sure why Embry would be bringing this up. Kim was a firm believer in science, and the legends were just made up stories and fantasies passed down from generation to generation.

"Well...Kim...remember how the legends say that we are descendants of wolves?" Again she nodded her head in response to Embry's question.

"Well...Kim...the legends...well...umm...they...are true. That is why I missed school and why I had to tell everyone that I had Mono." Embry looked at her, and she could tell by looking in his eyes that he wasn't lying. But it wasn't possible for people to turn into wolves, and plus she though didn't that only happen if there were vampires? There couldn't be vampires around here could there, wait, she thought...wasn't there a family in Forks that the elders hated? She remembered when they moved back the elders were mumbling about something about them bringing changes with them. With that Kim let out a gasp.

"The C-C-cullens?" she asked, and Embry looked a little surprised that she had mentioned them. Although he really shouldn't she was extremely smart. At the mention of their arch enemies all the wolves let out a low growl, to which Emily yelled at them to knock it off. Emily had gone to stand next to Sam, as the only other imprint, she wanted to be on hand in case Kim got overwhelmed with things. These boys could be very intense when the wanted to be and the last thing Emily wanted was for them to frighten Kim and cause more damage than good.

"Yes Kim, we changed because of the Cullens...I'm sorry you had to find out about it this way, but I know you know that what you saw was real. Paul really did turn into a wolf."

Kim didn't know what to think, she had basically just been told that stories she thought were complete fantasy were real. 'Wait, if that legend was true, did that mean all the legends are true?' she thought to herself. This really was a messed up situation. She honestly really didn't know what to do, but she couldn't deny that she had seen Paul turn into a wolf, that much was true. But she also didn't know why they were filling her in on this stuff. They could have just as easily told her that what she had seen was a figment of her imagination due to the pain she was in. Overall, Kim was in complete shock and knew she needed some time alone to process what she had been told. However, at least now she knew why Embry had been out from school.

"Kim, there is more, you don't have to find out today, but you will have to find out at some point. It's up to you." Kim swallowed loudly, she honestly didn't know if her heart could take anymore. But she knew that she had to at least appear to stay strong and well, she was pretty curious. What else could there be to tell her?

"T-tell m-me n-now p-please" She stuttered out, knowing that she didn't sound very confident. But to be honestly she just found out the person she considered a brother turned into a wolf on the side, she thought she was handling things fairly well.

"Embry please let me tell her!" Jared shouted, looking a little agitated. Kim had no idea why he would want to be the one to inform her of this other secret. Although she noticed that he kept glancing at her, and she really didn't know why. She was just plain old Kim, and he was Jared the sex god. No way should he be looking at her twice. But since that moment in class, he kept confusing her, and if she was honest with herself, she was no longer sure if she was capable of getting over him. Although she would never admit that to him, at least not yet, he was still mad that he didn't know her name after sitting next to her for all these years.

Embry looked at Jared and he knew that he couldn't tell Kim about the imprinting. That was Jared's place, although he was worried that Jared might lose his temper, and that Kim might run away. So far she had taken the news fairly well. But then again, she had seen Paul phase, so it wasn't that much of a leap. He was just happy that he still had one friend to talk to, although both Quil and Jacob should be phasing soon, he didn't wish this fate on anyone, although he was happy he would get his two best friends back, and that maybe turning into a wolf would help Jacob forget about that stupid leech lover Bella. He snapped out of his thoughts and nodded to Jared who came over and kneeled in front of Kim.

Jared was a complete wreck; this moment would either make or break his relationship with Kim. He looked into her eyes and all he saw was confusion. He really didn't blame her for that, he felt like a complete idiot. For years he ignored her, not realizing what an amazing person she was. He felt blessed that he turned into a wolf and imprinted on her, otherwise it may have taken years for him to realize that she was perfect for him. He didn't even want to think about the possibility that he may have never noticed her if he wasn't a wolf. If that had happen, he knew is life would always have felt a little empty. Taking a deep breath he focused on her, and tried to come up with the strength to tell her this next part.

"Kim, do you remember the legend of the third wife?" He asked, very nervous about how she would take this next part.

Kim nodded her head again, she vaguely remember the legend of the third wife and how she sacrificed herself, and how she was considered the wolves soul mate, but she really had no idea why Jared would be bringing this up to her.

"Well Kim, as wolves we have this ability to imprint on someone, the third wife was the wolves imprint. When a wolf imprint, that girl becomes his whole life, it's like she is holding him to the earth not gravity. He would be anything for her, brother, friend, boyfriend, anything. She is perfect for him in every way and makes him stronger..."

Kim noticed he got more emotional with every word that he spoke. Again she had no idea why he was telling her this, it didn't make any sense. He had been staring at her a lot lately maybe he was starting to like her a little bit, or had noticed that she had a crush on him and was worried that she might get the wrong impression, as he couldn't date her since he might imprint? She really had no idea; he just hoped he would get to the point soon. Kim was ripped from her thoughts by Jared taking her hands in his, she felt tiny little sparks shoot between them. She also felt a blush rising to her cheeks and tried to hide from him, but Jared forced her to look at him, by taking one of his hands and tilting her chin upwards.

"Kim, I know that I have been a complete screw up and that I ignored you for so long. I'm such an idiot, but Kim when I looked into your eyes that day, my life felt complete. You are it for me; I never want another girl besides you. I understand if you're still mad at me and we can start off as friends or if you're not ready for that I'll wait until you are even if that never happens, but Kim I need you in my life. You Kim are my perfect other half, my soul mate, my imprint."

At his words Kim felt her heartbeat pickup rapidly and her breathing started to speed up. She was his soul mate? That didn't seem possible. "You...dream wolf...r-real" Kim mumbled, all of a sudden things became too much and her vision started to swim, 'my Jared has pretty cheekbones' was the last thought to enter her head before she succumbed to the darkness and passed out on the couch.

A/N: Well there you go, I had some trouble with this chapter and I'm kinda crazy busy at the moment, so I suspect the next update won't be until next Monday or Tuesday, but you never know. When I get stressed I tend to write, so it might be sooner. I would love to break 100 reviews with this chapter, so please review and let me know what I'm doing right/wrong and if there is anything I can do to improve, or that you would like to see :)