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California: Luna's Point of View

I stifled a yawn as I walked into school. I hadn't been sleeping well for the past few weeks, since I had so much on my mind. My mysterious visitor would still come into my room every night, only once my body had crashed from exhaustion and taken on a restless sleep. Now the feeling of being watched followed me everywhere I went and it was making me a little paranoid. I still trudged to school every day due to my responsibilities as cheer captain and a wolf girl. Bushing back my dark hair with one hand, I scanned the crowded hallway, hoping to find a specific teacher.

"Mr Uley!" I called when I saw Sam.

"Hey! There's my little cheer captain." He said with a wide smile. "Only a week to go until the event!"

"We need to talk." I said to him before I covered my mouth with my hand, hiding a yawn.

"Of course. This way." My Alpha nodded.

Sam led me into an empty classroom. He closed the door behind himself as I took a seat on a random desk.

"Yes, Luna?" Sam asked in his most Alpha like voice. "What's wrong?"

I looked out the window, aware that I could finally voice what was bugging me. "Nathen's been missing for three weeks now."

"I know." My Alpha said, confusion in his eyes. "Wait, is there something you haven't told me? Do you know something?"

"I spoke to him the day he went missing. He came into the gym and gave me a warning. He said that... He hinted that someone was after me." I admitted. "He told me to be careful." We were silent for a while. I bit my lip, afraid of what I had to say next. "I think he's dead. I think that whatever is after me has killed Nathen."

"Luna..."

"No, Sam! Just listen." I said, holding back tears. "The way he left that gym... I think he knew what was coming. He was involved some how. They... There was a phone call before he left... I... I don't know. I'm so confused!"

I dropped my head into my hands, scrubbing my face to try and clear my mind. Sam walked over next to me and placed a warm and comforting hand on my shoulder. I raised my head and looked my Alpha in the eyes.

"Lu, have you been sleeping?" Sam asked, concern coloring his voice.

I shook my head. "Not really. It's... It's difficult when..."

"More nightmares." He nodded with understanding. "It's just like when we were in La Push. They are just dreams, Luna. They can't hurt you. "

I swallowed, knowing exactly what he was really asking. We were both avoiding the real topic; the truth too violent and frightening for either of us to deal with. I was being stalked by something dangerous, something that could kill me. A vampire had taken up residence in California had decided I was fair game.

"Every night. Always the same." I whispered. "It's getting harder to get the smell out of my clothes."

"I can smell it on you." Sam said softly as I bit my trembling lip. "It's faint, but it's there."

I was about to say something else when Sirius walked into the room. The boy looked like he had just seen a ghost.

"Luna." He said in a broken voice.

"Yes?" I asked, looking up into his strange, yellow eyes.

"I... I have some bad news." He said, his voice dropping to a whisper. "They found... They found Nathen's body."

I looked at my sort-of boyfriend and began to cry. Sam stood me up and took me in his arms in a protective manner and let me sob into his shoulder. Even after all this time, my Alpha was still a pillar of strength and support in my times of trial. Sam was like a brother to me, picking up were my family failed. He took care of me, even if I didn't want it.

"How did he die?" My Alpha asked as he rubbed soothing circles on my back. "And where was the body discovered?"

"Loss of blood." My wolf boy said in a calm voice. "Strange bite marks on the neck. Officially, they are saying it was a drug over does; but somehow, I doubt it. He was found up in the mountains, near the place Luna goes frequently. The police are setting up a search party to look for... whatever they are looking for, I guess."

My Alpha nodded. "Please get Luna to the sick room. She needs some time to calm down."

I was transferred from one set of warm arms to another. For a few seconds, I wished it was Jake comforting me over the death of my friend.

Sirius lead me away from my Alpha and into the student population.

I was at home, in the kitchen. I was hungry, but nothing appealed to me. My mood was all over the place, and I wasn't sure if it was safe for anyone to be around me. I wasn't sure how long I had been standing in front of the open fridge when my dad walked in.

"Hey, Lunny." My dad said.

I snorted a greeting.

"How are you doing?" He asked.

"Fine." I muttered, mostly to the fridge.

"Fine isn't an answer."

I sighed. "I really don't want to talk about it."

"Luna, I understand..."

I slammed the fridge door. "No, you don't. You can't understand what I'm going through!"

"Luna, is this about the cheer competition?" My dad asked. "Just give it a week and it'll be over."

I giggled, sounding like a crazy person. "Yeah. A week is going to make everything better! I'm out of here."

I turned to storm out of the room. My dad caught my arm.

"What's wrong?" He asked. "You've been... strange since you got back for La Push."

"I'm not the same girl who left California, dad." I said in a dead voice. "Things changed and I grew up."

I shook off his hold and walked to my bedroom. Looking around, I was sure it was the same boring room in the same old boring hose. Except, it didn't feel the same. My space had been violated, invaded by something that shouldn't exist in my world. I needed some time to think and clear my mind.

"I'm going out!" I called to my dad.

Without waiting for a reply, I was out of the house and in my car.

I shouldn't be here... I really shouldn't be here. Sam's going to kill me when he finds out I was here. It's not safe to be here alone.

I swallowed, trying to clear my mind. The mountains were my place of peace and freedom, despite the horrible discovery that was made just a few hours before. The sun had set when I reached my planed destination, the sliver of moon giving off a little light. The crickets were chirping in some beautiful mating song. The air around me felt warm and heavy. It was a normal night in California, one I planed on enjoying.

One advantage of being a wolf girl meant that the dark didn't bother me. I could see everything as clear as if it was day as I searched the over grown grass. I wasn't quiet sure what I was looking for, but my curiosity was getting the better of me. Maybe I'd get a small clue about who my mysterious stalked was.

The smell of blood reached me before I saw it. Something else tainted the rusty smell of dead, old blood. Something sickly sweet and unnatural. Something fresh.

Suddenly I could feel a pair of eyes on me, burning into my back. I turned and scanned the night, trying to find my stalker.

"I know you're out there!" I yelled. "Come out and fight me like a man!"

The only response I got was silent. It clicked in my mind that the crickets had gotten very quiet in the last few seconds. The air seemed thicker as well, colder.

"Leave me alone!" I called into the night. "Just go away."

"Luna?" I heard someone say behind me behind me.

I jumped and turned to face my new attacker. Once I saw that it was just Sirius, I blushed at my foolish reaction. There was nothing out there; nothing was going to hurt me.

"Why are you here?" He asked. "And who were you talking to?"

I shook my head. "It's nothing. It's just..."

"Come on, it's not safe out here." Sirius said, very coldly. "Let's get you home."

"Please don't tell Sam." I said quickly. "I'm begging you. Please don't."

He shook his head. "Luna..."

"I had to come see," I whispered. "Please don't be angry. It's just hard."

"I wish you didn't come back." Sirius whispered, turning away from me. "If you didn't come back none of this would be happening."

"You what?" I said, my body suddenly numb.

"My life would be so much easier if you hadn't come back. I wouldn't have to deal with this; any of this. I would still be a normal human and Nathen would still be alive." He grumbled under his breath.

For the first time in my life, I hated my new gifts. Super hearing was quickly becoming a pain, especially with a whiny teenage wolf had taken to hanging around me.

"So what are you saying?" I hissed at Sirius. "Nathen's death was my fault? You want me to go back to La Push? Fine, I don't need any of this fucking shit! I'm out of here."

Sirius looked me over, causing me to pause. "You are really beautiful, you know. It's a shame we could never work out."

I hissed. "Make up your fucking mind, Sirius! Either you want me, or you don't."

He shook his head. "Luna, you know I love you right?"

I bit my lower lip, all my emotions draining away. "Yes. You've liked me for a while now."

"I can't live with the pain of loving you any more." He whispered. "I don't want to end up like Nathen."

My whole body went numb. Even thought technically I wasn't dating Sirius, this conversation was hurting me.

"You're... you're breaking up with me?" The question was childish, but it had to be asked.

He paused a moment. "We were never together, Luna. Go home, now."

I turned my back on him so he wouldn't see me cry. With out anything further said, I ran to my car.

La Push: Jacob's Point of View

I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

"Luna's in danger?" I asked Sam over the phone. "Why? How?"

"Some vampire is stalking her. We don't know why yet." My superior said. "One of her friends has been killed. I fear she might be next."

I swallowed. "What do you want me to do? I can fly down in the next hour or so."

"No." Sam said. "I need someone to run things in La Push during my absence."

"Sam, this is Luna we are talking about." I said, growling in frustration.

I ran my hand through my hair, biting my lower lip. My mind was focused on Luna; beautiful Luna...

"I know. But Jake, it would be best for you to stay in La Push."

"So what are you asking Sam?" I growled.

"Can you please send down Quil and Paul?"

I blew air out of my mouth. "Please Sam. I need to see her."

I need to keep her safe.

"Not right now, Jake." He replied. "We'll keep her safe down here while you lead the pack."

"I never wanted to lead the damn pack!" I yelled. "You offered it to me before, and I turned it down! Nothing has changed since then, Sam."

"And what if something happens to me? What then?" Sam asked. "Who will lead the pack if I decide to stop phasing so I can be with Emily?"

"Quil." I said quickly. "Embry. Jared."

"Jake, the position is rightfully yours."

"I don't want it!" I spat out. "I'm not ready to be some legendary chief of some forgotten tribe."

"It doesn't change the fact that being Alpha is your birthright." Sam said. "One day, you might have to face that fact. But right now we have to deal with Luna and the issues around her safety."

"Fine. I'll stay." I grumbled. "But I'll be down in California if things don't get better."

The line went dead and I was tempted to throw my ancient phone against a wall. Sam was wrong about everything. I would never need to be Alpha of any pack.

"We're ready to go."

I looked at Quil, my best friend. The guy who was going to be with Luna soon.

I nodded to him. "Good luck."

Luna's cousin gave me a hug. "She'll be okay, Jake."

I hope so. I really do.