Woot! I should have written my history paper, but this is more fun. Enjoy!

"Seth, are you sure we should do this?"

Standing in front of us is a small group of wolves, waiting to go on the rescue mission of the century. "Yes I'm sure," Seth says.

"But is the kid really the one we should be following?"

Kunali stands closer to Seth, watching the wolves with a mix of fear and awe. "I'm sure, Jasper. Trust me."

I sigh, but nod. "Okay, I trust you."

Seth leans down to Kunali. "Alright buddy, are you ready?" The boy nods, his eyes still fixed on the wolves. "Don't worry, I promise they won't hurt you." He moves into the trees for a moment to phase, returning and lying down so the boy can climb on. The other wolves stand a short distance away. Seth looks at me and nods.

"Alright kid, they're ready for you."

The boy nods and points southward. Seth starts in the direction he points, the rest of the group following. I walk to his side, keeping an eye out for anything. To someone else, we'd look ridiculous; a bunch of oversized wolves, a vampire, and a little boy.

We walk for hours, following Kunali's directions carefully. Suddenly, the boy asks us to stop. Seth looks back at him. "It's right through there," he explains, "But you could get hurt. Be careful, Seth."

Seth nods, walking slowly through the trees at the spot indicated. The forest opens into a clearing with a large, castle-like structure in the middle. "Is that it?" I ask. The boy nods.

"They're down in the bottom somewhere. It goes farther down than it looks."

Seth gives me a look, and it couldn't have been any clearer: Of course there's a dungeon. I can't help but laugh. When I manage to compose myself, I turn to the boy again. "Is there anything in there we should know about?"

He shrugs. "I don't think so. I don't think there are any more people who aren't locked up."

"If there are no people working there, how are your families getting food?"

The boy smiles a little. "He's crazy, Jasper, but he's smart. It's all machines. Wait until you see. I only saw it once, but it's brilliant."

Carefully, we make our way into the building, looking around for any signs of people. But all we find are a few mice and empty hallways. Finding a stairway down, our party descends carefully, looking around in the dark. Kunali goes quiet, lying down along Seth's back as if trying to avoid the darkness. Carefully, the boy reaches over to the wall, and suddenly the lights go on, revealing rows and rows of cells crowded with people. They gasp and shrink back at the sight of the wolves. Carefully, the boy's head appears over Seth's, and their eyes widen. "Nali?"

He smiles. "Hi. I brought some help."

Carefully, the wolves tear open the cells. Some of them go upstairs, leading the freed people to the fresh air, getting them in order. When the final people have made their way up to the light, Seth, Kunali and I follow. On the grass outside, the rest of the tribe stands, breathing in the first hints of fresh air in quite a while. Kunali looks around, searching for someone. I'm about to ask who when his eyes light up, and he jumps off of Seth's back. He runs over to a little girl, maybe about six or seven, and hugs her tightly. Seth nudges me forward, wondering who she is. I slowly walk over to them. "Hey Kunali, who's this?"

He grins widely. "My sister. Adrianna."

In an hour, all of the people have been divided up, split between all the wolves for the journey back, with Kunali and Adrianna riding on Seth's back together. Seth gives me that "I told you so" look, and I flick his ear, to which he chuckles. We make the journey back slower than before, what with all the extra people, but it's peaceful. And the boy looks happier than ever before, holding onto his sister.

By the time we get home, most of the people had fallen asleep on top of the wolves. Waking up, they go silent as the twenty one others from the basement come outside. Seth slides the kids off his back and goes to phase back before returning to stand with us. We watch families reunited, and Sam comes up behind us. "You did a great thing, Seth," he says.

Seth smiles. "I did the right thing, Sam. I had to."

He nods. "What are we doing about the other one?"

Seth hesitates. "I…I don't know. I'll figure something out."

"And the boy?"

"He and his sister are staying. They don't have anyone else."

Sam nods. "Alright. Where are we putting them?"

Seth looks at me, and I nod. "We'll take them with us for now. Esme and Carlisle will be happy to take care of them."

I look over to the two children to find the little girl looking at me, whispering something to her brother. He looks over and smiles. "Yeah, but he's a nice one."

Seth smiles, motioning them over. He crouches down in front of them. "We were wondering if maybe you two would like to stay."

Kunali's eyes light up. "With you?" Seth nods, and the boy smiles. "We'd love to."

A while later, once all the people have been squared away, Seth, the children and I make our way back home. Every now and then, I feel a light tug on my sleeve. "Mister Jasper?" Adrianna says for the thousandth time, "Do you eat people?"

Seth snorts, and I shove him lightly. "No Adrianna, we don't eat people."

"Do you live in a castle like Dracula?"

"No, we don't live in a castle."

"Do you have a cape?"

"No, I don't have a cape."

"What's your favorite color?"

"Blue."

"How come you're all sparkly?"

"Because I am."

"What's your favorite animal?"

"Um…Giraffes."

"Do you like puppies?"

I chuckle. "Yes, I like puppies. Do you like puppies?"

She nods enthusiastically. "Can we get a puppy?"

"We'll talk to Carlisle and Esme about that."

"They're you're mommy and daddy, right?"

"Yes."

"Are they nice?"

"They're very nice. How come you ask so many questions?"

She shrugs, skipping along beside me. It's quiet for only a moment before she tugs on my sleeve again. "Mister Jasper, when were you born?"

"I was born a long, long time ago."

"You're old."

"Thank you."

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