A/N:

First of all, I want to thank everyone of you for reviewing and putting an alert on this story I hope everyone is enjoying it.

I love how people worry for Kaylab, well this chapter will show he is growing in many ways, but still is the same Kaylab.

Oh and Bunnies in the brains, I am not really sad, because I am glad Rachael is leaving a mark lol.

Q: from The AlphaAI: As a guy, I just have to ask: why the hell don't you just bash Edward? You could own him!

A: from Kaylab: Because I don't want to have problems with the Cullen's. Besides that, I am afraid of all the Edward fan-girls, I maybe a vampire but I am not crazy.

Q: from BlackPantherShadow: I have a motorcycle of my own...want to race?

oh and no getting mad when I beat

A: from Kaylab: You should see what my bike does when I really let loose before we do, but I would love to.

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KPOV

Chapter 13

As I arrived at the Cullen's house, I saw Edward heading south followed closely by Emmett.

"What's up, Emmett?" I asked, as they passed.

"Nothing much, Edward's just overreacting," he chuckled as he passed.

I watched them go, before heading inside. I saw that everyone was talking.

"What's going on?" I asked again.

They all looked at me, but it was Alice who answered.

"Nothing really, just some friends are coming for a visit," Alice shrugged.

"Tanya's coven?" I wondered aloud, thinking why they had not told me.

Alice told me no and told me of their friends Peter and Charlotte.

"But they are not like us, right?" I started to understand, but it was hard to do so completely. If they were friends, why did they drink human blood?

Carlisle must have guessed what I was thinking, because he began to explain.

"They are friends, but they choose to drink human blood. We respect their decision, as they respect ours."

He watched me carefully as he said this. I understood what they meant; I would not have liked being forced to choose a different way then what I want.

"But what about....," I began.

"Forks? No, they know not to hunt here. They respect how we live, in all aspects," Esme finished.

I heard someone enter from the garage.

"So, how does it feel?" Rosalie asked, a smile growing on her face.

I grinned at her, "I love it. It's great," I paused. She looked at me waiting.

"But?" she asked, her face slightly worried, but I smiled.

"But, I was wondering if you could help me with my bike?"

She laughed and nodded, before heading back to the garage.

Alice and Jasper walked up to me and I remembered our last meeting. I felt guilty about my behavior and I knew this feeling was mine, Jasper was not affecting me.

Before I could apologize, Alice and Jasper headed towards a different room. I looked down.

"You coming?" Jasper asked. I looked up to see him smiling.

I followed quickly, waving at Esme and Carlisle. I followed them to a large study.

I looked around at the many books and walked over to Jasper and Alice, who were standing near a red leather bound book. I looked at it, reading the title.

"History of the Civil War, through the eyes of a solider", By Jasper Whitlock.

Jasper was looking at me. I do suppose it was something rare to see; a surprised vampire.

"You wrote a book?" I asked incredulously.

He laughed, "What, don't I look like I can write?" he asked teasingly.

I smiled at him, "I am allowed to be surprised, once in a while."

I let my eyes wander around the room. There were many books. I looked through the titles. There were books on war, history, tactics. There were medical and science reference books.

I picked up a comic book, looking at Jasper.

"The hysterical adventures of Harry the human"?" I asked. Then I looked at the creator and started to laugh.

"Emmett can write?!" I manager to say through my laughs.

"If you can call this writing," Jasper said dryly.

I remembered what I wanted to say to them.

"Jasper, I am sorry about how I acted, it was..,"

But before I could fully explain, Jasper laid a hand on my shoulder.

"Come on Kaylab, I forgive you, now stop feeling so bad about it."

I looked at him and he looked as guilty as I felt.

"Oh right, you can probably feel as bad I as do now."

He nodded.

"So, what do you think of my study? Esme did it for me," he said in an attempt to change the subject.

I looked around, admiring the room. The shelves were made of a dark wood that smelled like fresh oak, the light brown carpet and curtains around the one window, had such a calming and relaxing feel.

"It's so peaceful," I said.

I looked at Alice and smiled at her.

"You know, Kate has been begging for you to go shopping with her," I informed her.

I smiled and opened my cell phone.

"Hello Kate? Hey, how are you? I'm good. Hold on, ok?" I passed the phone to Alice.

As they began to drone on about shopping trips, I noticed Jasper was looking at a beaten-up old chess board.

"Do you play?" I wondered. He nodded and grinned at me.

"You?" I nodded in response and moved to sit down.

We started to play and after an incredible move by one of his knights and a rather aggressive bishop, I flicked my king down in defeat. He laughed.

"You won," I grumbled and he laughed again.

"Yeah, but at what cost?"

I looked at the board, he had lost almost all his pieces.

"You still won," I pointed out. He shook his head.

"If these were people you knew? Carlisle," he pointed to his King, "Esme?" he pointed to his bishop, that was next to his king. I understood what he meant.

"You can't just play to win. Right?" I said, he laughed and nodded.

A knock on the door announced Esme.

"Kaylab? Since the sun will be out until Wednesday, would you like to stay here for the night?"

"Sure," I agreed, just as Alice came over, apparently done talking to Kate.

"Kaylab, Kate needs to talk to you," she said, handing me the phone.

"Hey Kate, what's up?" I asked.

There was no response at first.

"Kat?" I tried again.

"Kay," she finally said. "Alice said it was going to be sunny there for a little while.."

"Yes, that's right," I agreed.

"Do you think you can come visit?" she asked.

I thought about seeing Eleazar and Carmen, along with Kate.

"Sure, I have to apologize to Carmen."

"Well, Carmen and Eleazar went to Italy for the week. Something about talking with Aro."

I groaned at the thought of six days without them and six days of Tanya following me around. Kate guessed my train of thought.

"I know seeing Tanya is troublesome, but I really want to see you, Kay," she said softly.

I looked around, trying to think of a good way to turn her down. I spotted Carlisle kissing Esme and Jasper holding Alice, their foreheads touching.

"I don't think it is the best idea, Kate."

I heard her defeat in her silence, but I was grinning.

I continued, "How could I deprive you of a shopping spree with Alice?" I looked at Alice and smiled more, as her face lit up and she started to bounce.

I rolled my eyes and yanked the phone away from my ear, as Kate screamed loudly in excitement.

In a flash Alice took my phone and started to make plans.

Jasper walked over to me and said in a loud whisper, "You have doomed the both of us now."

I laughed and said, "Checkmate, Jasper."

"Of course we can!" Alice said happily and handed me the phone, then said quickly to me, "You will want to. Trust me," she said without explaining a thing.

"So, when can you come Kate?" I asked.

"Well ,that depends."

"On?"

"On whether or not you will come get me or not," she said hopefully.

"Please, please, please, please, pleeeeeasssseeee, Kay!!!" she said quickly.

I laughed, "Ok, sure. Do you want me to go in my car or bike?" I asked.

"Bike is fine. I know how much you love riding it." She knew me well.

"Ok, I will be leave as soon as I get home and change, ok?"

"Ok, Kay. Thanks," she said with an unfamiliar softness in her voice.

"Umm, no problem, anything for you Kat," I said, feeling odd from her voice.

"Ok, see you soon, Kaylab," then she hung up the phone.

I looked up to see Alice staring at me.

"What?" I asked.

Her eyes seemed to be sparkling. She ran up to me, grabbing my arm and pulling me away, right through the front door and into the forest, with Jasper following closely behind.

She tugged me through the forest, until we reached the cave I had made in my rage. She finally stopped pulling me and faced me.

"What's going on between you and Kate?" she asked staring at me closely.

"What do you mean?" I looked over at Jasper, he nodded to her.

"What do you think about Kate?" she pressed. I watched her completely baffled, as a vampire this was rather troubling. I decided I would answer with the truth.

"She is someone I trust and think about a lot, probably as much as I think about Carmen and Eleazar."

I looked to Jasper, who nodded again.

"What's going on?" I demanded.

"Have you ever thought of her as a mate?"

I looked at her keeping my face straight, while my mind was flying around faster than at vampire speed.

How did she know me and Kate talked about this? I thought she could only see the future. She should not have seen mine anyways. Kate is special enough and I do care about her. I would never let anything happen to her, but is that the same as love? Could I be her mate and not hurt her, or let her down? Do I see Kate as a mate or one of my most trusted friends?

From far away, I heard Jasper's voice.

"Alice, give him a minute. It feels like he is confused, lost, hurt, alone."

As though looking through the wrong end of a binoculars, I saw Jasper kneel to the ground holding his sides and Alice hurrying over wrapping her arms around him. The look of pain and confusion on his face truly did look the way I felt.

I felt Jasper trying to calm me, but no matter how much I would welcome his ability, my power did not allow it.

Alice looked at Jasper then me and then back again. She ran over to me and hugged me.

"It's going to be fine Kaylab, forget it for now. Go at your own pace," she said while hugging me, over and over again.

I felt myself calming down. She is right. I have always done things at my own pace, made my own decisions. Kate has told me to take my time and she would wait for me to be sure.

I noticed Jasper was able to stand. I guess I was going to be fine. I looked down at Alice.

"You know, Jasper might get jealous Alice," I said in an audible whisper. She laughed, as did Jasper.

"Well, I am going to go get my bike. Tell everyone I said I will be back before nightfall tomorrow."

I turned and ran home, feeling the wind and air flying past me.

I made it home and already I felt better.

I grabbed my keys and looked for my helmet. I took off the visor and replaced it with a darker one. I grabbed my black leather jacket and gloves.

I dug through my closet and found my spare jacket and helmet. I smiled thinking about Kate in these. Fire red, very her.

I looked at my watch; it was already three am. I did the math and pulled out my phone.

"Kate? Yeah, I'm on my way. I should be there in about 5 hours. I will. You be safe too, ok? Bye," I closed the phone.

I wondered how Eleazar was doing. I should use the phone once so not to hurt Aro's feelings. I can at least find out if Eleazar and Carmen are ok.

I sighed at the idea.

I looked for Aro's phone, finding it right where I left it. I hit the speed dial.

"Hello, Kaylab!" came Aro's voice from the receiver.

"Hello Aro, how have you been?" I said in a polite voice.

"I have been well, thank you. I am very happy that you called. Eleazar and Carmen have been regaling me with stories of your last visit with them. They mentioned they see you more often now, then before. Could it be you are living close to them?" He said in a cheery voice.

Not even five minutes and already trying to find out where I am.

"No, I was passing by on my way through to Canada, so I stopped by to see them," I said in a cheery voice as well.

"Oh, well, Kaylab, I hope you will pass through Europe soon. I have missed you," I felt a cold sensation.

"You know me Aro, I go where I find myself going. How are Eleazar and Carmen?" I asked.

"They are doing well. One moment," a pause and I heard Eleazar say something.

"Eleazar said he hopes you are well and that he would like you to pass through Alaska in a few weeks, if you are able."

I smiled at Eleazar's Idea.

"If you could reply to him that I might not be able to. I am currently in Australia, visiting an old friend. I have to go, have a nice day, Aro," I said.

"I will reply that to Eleazar. Call again soon, Kaylab. Have a nice day. Good bye," he said in that same fake cheery voice.

I got on my bike. I let the engine roar and growl. I pulled on the throttle and let myself fly down the street.

I leaned left and right passing the very few cars on the road. I hit the highway and put on more speed.

I glanced down at the small button on my left handle. When was the last time I really let loose on my bike?

I looked around.

"Let's go," I said to my bike and pressed the button.

As soon as the bike came to life, I felt it tremble with excitement. As though it was a vampire hiding with humans, it has always holding back. It roared louder and flashed forward.

The giant semi-trucks blurred, as I flew past them. I looked at the speedometer. It was pressed far beyond what it would be able to, the rpm's were slamming the limiter of sixteen hundred rpm's.

The world seemed to disappear; leaving only the road and me.

No human would be able to ride my bike, no human's reaction or sight could keep up. But with my eyes, I saw everything.

I leaned left and right passing anything in my way.

I laughed out loud. I could have sworn I saw the lights of a police cruiser, but soon they were far, far behind me.

I saw my turn off. I banked hard and flew right in, missing a car as I did.

I laughed, seeing the border. I should stop.....

Instead, I leaned right and just as a car had been passing the border guard, I slipped past them both.

I pressed the button and could almost hear my bike groan in frustration.

Soon, promise, I told it mentally, as we slowed down. I looked around at the snowy fields and sparse houses. I had to admit, it was peaceful here, but I still miss New York sometimes.

What happened to me in my human past? Was I born in New York? Did I have a family? A girlfriend? I doubted I had a wife or kids, I was not older then seventeen, but I could not rule it out. I felt my head begin to hurt. I shook my head. Worry about it when the time calls for it.

An hour later I looked at my watch, as I saw the familiar house.

Ha. Less than half the time I normally take.

I parked my bike and knocked on the door. Tanya opened the door and still feeling the thrill of my bike, I hugged her.

"Tanya! How good it is to see you. How are you?" I said brightly.

She was surprised by my enthusiastic welcome, but she recovered and hugged me back.

I groaned when I felt her face begin to slide to my face. I pulled her back by the shoulders pretending to get a better look at her.

"You are as beautiful as ever, Tanya," I said and noticed Irina.

"Irina, I did not get to see you last time," I walked over and took her hand kissing it softly, remembering she was not much for embraces.

"Kaylab, as smooth as ever, huh," she said with a grin. I stood back up and smiled at her.

"And you are as enchanting as ever," I gave her a little wink, to which she smiled.

I then saw Kate from the corner or my eye. I turned facing her and held out my hands.

"Kat!" I smiled at her waiting. I did not need to wait long before she yelled.

"Kay!" she exclaimed happily and jumped into my arms.

"Ouch!" she said and jumped back. I looked at her confused. She looked embarrassed.

"Sorry, got a little too excited," she said, then I realized she must have shocked herself. I rolled my eyes and held out my arms.

"Do you want to try it again?" I said still smiling. She grinned and took a step back for a running start. She leapt again and hugged me.

"No 'ouch' this time?" I asked.

She smiled and said, "Nope, much better this time."

"So Kaylab, what is it with the warm welcome? Normally, you shy away from contact," Tanya asked.

I refrained from rolling my eyes. Bet she thinks it's about her, as usual.

"Just in a great mood," I said shrugging. "Ready to go?" I asked Kate and she smiled again nodding.

Finally releasing our hug, she ran back to her room for her bags. She returned with just a small hand bag.

"Aren't you staying for the six days?" I asked, looking at her one small bag.

She rolled her eyes.

"I am going shopping with Alice," she said it like it was an obvious explanation.

"Well then, let's go," I said, but Tanya stopped us.

"Where are you two going?"

I looked at Kate, "Didn't you tell her?" I asked, but she merely looked at Tanya.

"Nope and I don't need to ask for her permission," she said, glaring at Tanya.

"Tanya, she is coming to visit with me. Alice wanted to go shopping," I told her.

Kate turned her glare towards me. She can be scary.

For the first time Tanya seemed to ignore me. She looked at Kate.

"No, you don't need to ask, but we are family and I worry about you Katie."

Kate looked a little guilty.

"I'm sorry Tanya. I just surprised her with this about twenty minutes ago." I stared into her eyes and used my voice to the best of my ability.

"Can you forgive me...... Tanya?" I said so smoothly and softly, almost like I was singing my words to her.

I hid my smile, as I saw her eyes slide out of focus for a moment before she smiled at me, batting her eyes.

"Of course I do, Kaylab," she said slightly dazed.

"Can you forgive Kate, too, please? Don't be mad at your sister because of me," I said in my almost singing voice, giving her a small pout.

I almost laughed as she looked like she went weak in the knees.

"I am not mad at Kate, she knows how much I love her and how much I worry," she said with the same dazed expression. I saw Kate smiling at me.

"Well, we have to hurry; the sun is going to be out all day tomorrow."

I tugged Kate forward and I hugged Tanya and Irina before leaving.

I gave the jacket and helmet to Kate; after she put them on she did a little spin showing it off.

"Does this work for me?" she asked with a wink. I nodded and climbed on the bike. She followed.

I waved once more before we rode off, but I stopped ten minutes later to refuel.

"So what was that about?" I asked Kate.

She shrugged. "Tanya still thinks you like her, so I did not tell her, because she would try to come, too." She nudged me.

"Let me guess, you, with the smile on your face, not to mention your actions with Tanya and Irina, you came at full speed huh?" she surmised.

I rose my hand in surrender.

"You caught me." She knew me too well.

She was still smiling at me, "I never knew you were so sneaky," she accused.

I smiled, "I have no clue what you mean."

"Like you don't know what your voice does to female vampires, not to mention human girls."

I smiled.

"Does it work on you?" I asked, realizing I never tried it on her.

She shrugged, "You never tried, but I bet it would," she trailed off.

"Why do you think so?" I wondered.

She looked away, before answering.

"Because your voice does that normally. So if you did it like that, I don't know what would happen," she laughed.

I finished fueling and got on helping Kate back on. I felt her hug me from behind, before we rode off.

After a few miles I felt someone following us. I glanced back and saw a motorcycle rider, followed closely by a jet black Shelby GT500 Mustang.

As I pulled off the road, I turned to Kate.

"Stay on the bike. You remember how to ride it, right?" I asked.

She was the only one I ever let ride it alone. She nodded, looking at me questioningly.

I got off and turned to face the car and the biker.

I guess they were vampires. The windshield was jet black, as was the visor of the biker. I heard the gravel crunch near me.

I turned to see Kate was off the bike. I flipped my visor up, so she could see me glare at her.

"Get back on, Kate," I half growled, but she glared back.

"Like I am going to just run if you get into trouble."

"Damn it, Kate! Please, for me," I half begged, but she shook her head.

I put my hands on her shoulders, as the biker came walking towards us.

"Kat, please, I won't allow anything happen to you."

"Funny, I was going to say the same thing."

I sighed and positioned her behind me. She did not argue this.

I turned and faced the biker, growling slightly and crouched. I was able to tell it was a guy.

He rose his arms in a sign of peace.

"Easy pal. We just want to talk to you," said a deep voice.

My first thought was that of the sound like an ocean.

"So talk," I growled, not moving.

He looked back at the car before the door opened and a girl stepped out, glittering in the sun. She pointed to the trees and ran towards them. The guy turned and followed a short distance before looking back at us.

I turned to Kate. She stared at me for a moment, before nodding.

"Stay behind me. If they have some kind of dangerous gift, they will be in for a surprise, ok?" I whispered to her.

She reluctantly nodded and we set off for the trees.

I pulled Kate back suddenly, as the wind shifted. She looked at me; her visor down, so she did not catch it.

The biker turned and looked at me.

"Who else is with you?" I asked, but he shook his head.

"No one," he called.

"Then it is fine if I kill whoever is in that car, right?" I turned towards the car.

"Wait!" he yelled.

The door opened and two more girls stepped out and, looking frustrated, ran towards the forest.

"Sorry, we were being cautious," he said.

"Lie again and I will kill every one of you," I growled.

He took a step back. I could smell the weakness of this one. He will be easy to kill, if he tries to hurt Kate.

I nodded to Kate, before heading to the tree line. Just as we reached the trees, I turned to her.

"Stay close and promise me something Kat," I used her nickname, showing how important this was.

She nodded and said ,"Anything Kay."

"If I say run, you run. I can protect myself, but I won't ever take the chance of you getting hurt," I said.

"But-"

I interrupted her, "You promised ."

She nodded.

I walked into the forest, with Kate behind me.

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A/N: My first cliff hanger, lol I hope you all enjoy this one, it was going to be longer, but I chose to make it multiple chapters instead so you can all enjoy.

Kaylab is not fully in love with Kate yet, don't go crazy, he is just trying to figure out his feelings lol, there is still much BxK to come along with Kay X Kat.

His feelings are on a bit of a high because of his ride and the free feeling he gets form having fun going his own way.

Read and Review please.