Chapter Twenty-One: The Blurred Lines of Reality

Kaitlyn-

Kaitlyn and Bill Kael both belong to the Quileute tribe with many stories of mythical elements that get passed down from generation to generations, Kaitlyn thought most were scary stories to frighten the younger child into obeying the elders concocted by ancestral superstitions but Kaitlyn later found out how wrong she was.

During the time Bill hit puberty he started avoiding Kaitlyn who had been friends with him since childhood she knew something was drastically wrong they were never apart, she visited Billy Black an old friend of the Elders who told her to just leave it alone and stay away from her boyfriend usually the stubborn child she waited for him the next day at school which both choose to attend outside the reserve which cause already enough trouble.

Kaitlyn later after a week of searching finally found out where her Bill was hiding he was living in a cave near an isolated beach the first time they both look at each other something happened and their both knew they were meant to be together from that day on, Bill had what the pack called imprinted on Kaitlyn which was a very important day in their lives.

Kaitlyn later found out the whole truth behind the Quileute's where descendants from wolves quote as her boyfriend explain the role of the newly began pack that had started out, Kaitlyn at first was unsure how to take this news she wasn't scared for herself but for what Bill had to do, it was his and the others job to protect their home and the humans that were to be preyed on by their mortal enemies the 'cold ones'.

Kaitlyn listened as Bill explained to her the different facts he wasn't a werewolf he was a shape shifter a gift from their ancestors and that his powers were rapid regeneration, enhanced physical strength and speed and can telepathically communicate in wolf form with the rest of the pack and that they are not monsters who change during a full moon.

He then went on to discuss why he was avoiding her, Sam Uley pack leader told Bill it would be simpler and safer to avoid his loved ones until he could control his shifting because any intense anger would make him shift into wolf form and hurt the ones he loves plus he had to imprint on someone it could be a perfect stranger and he didn't want to but it was a natural reaction, he didn't want to bring Kaitlyn pain and heartache until he was sure but he was relieved that she was his imprinted.

Kaitlyn West always followed the packs wishes when the new girl Tara Angelus girl she could see as a friend Kaitlyn hung out with the Cullen's who were known by our tribe with fear and distrust for what their were 'cold ones' monsters that fed off the living by draining their blood that is what all the legends of Kaitlyn's tribesmen stated but these vampires were 'vegetarians'.

Sam stated that the Quileute clan pushed those beasts into submission by following a treaty that render them not harmless but obedient, the treaty made sure that the vampires stayed off Quileute land, their don't attack or turn humans or there will be war but after meeting Tara Kaitlyn hadn't be as scared of the Cullen's as she once was.

The lines have been blurred there was no clear black or white, good or evil it was shaded grey, Kaitlyn knew what Tara was like she was shy, silent and a sad kid she wasn't liked at school she even was stabbed and if it wasn't for Emmett Cullen Tara could of possibly died so he took her to his place when she heard Kaitlyn was afraid her friend would turn up missing on a milk carton but she returned and Bill said after he dragged Kaitlyn away Tara was still human so Emmett didn't kill or change her.

Each time Kaitlyn saw Tara her stomach knotted in fear wondering if she was a killer a vampire but then Tara did another amazing thing she saved Kaitlyn from getting the life beaten out of her from three bullies that had constantly tormented Kaitlyn who reacted disgusted by the sight of Tara but truly Tara had scared her how quickly she took those girls down not thinking that Tara looked truly upset by the whole thing herself.

Since then it ate at Kaitlyn for what she did maybe Tara had been acquainted with the Cullen's but the thing was yes the Cullen's were vampires but had their hurt anyone the time they have been here no Carlisle was a doctor who saved lives too it confused Kaitlyn now she began questioning her own cultural believes she had been raised on and the words of others around her.

But it was at the beach party when Kaitlyn realized her mistake seeing Tara completely different shell shocked her the way she moved was too much like the Cullen's grace to ignored the way she scanned the crowd searching the look of hatred in her eyes as she spotted Kaitlyn and Bill, the way Bill stiffened and tensed up his body quivering as a snarl rippled from his chest.

Kaitlyn knew she lost her friend but she wouldn't believe her a monster yet not until she confronted Tara so she recklessly went after her friend when Bill disappeared to gather the troops, Kaitlyn saw the look in her boyfriend's eyes, he took his duty of protecting very seriously but Kaitlyn lost Tara and the other girl in the car park.

It wasn't until sometime later Kaitlyn miraculously stumbled across Tara sitting near one of La Push's best cliff driving heights, Kaitlyn saw the guilt, the confusion, the anger, the pain all emotions mixing together to be displayed across her porcelain white distraught face, Kaitlyn knew that Tara was thinking one thing being pushed as she had been the last few days there was only one option left suicide.

Kaitlyn tried with all her might to persuade Tara to rethink, Kaitlyn knew by just standing there she put everything including her life at risk but she didn't care seeing someone she called a friend wishing to commit suicide was the only thing Kaitlyn was trying to stop but that didn't go to plan as Tara did jump and Kaitlyn stupidly followed hoping to save Tara but putting her friend even in a worse predicament.

Kaitlyn stood shoved behind the circle of wolves that advanced slowly towards an outnumbered Tara who looked at the grim truth in front of her and accepted her fate, hard as Kaitlyn tried to persuade the group to reconsider their thoughts but she was ignored as the adrenaline from the rightful killing of this monster in their eyes were coursing through their veins.

Kaitlyn knew now this was a life and death situation and that Tara was on the losing side she had to cause a distraction long enough from Tara to bolt for it she deserved to be repaid for saving Kaitlyn's life so painfully Kaitlyn walked into position behind Jared who was still snarling at Tara who looked more like a diplomat trying to debate then a victim on the packs murder list.

Tara looked at Kaitlyn confused when she winked at her hoping she was ready to escape and getting away from the pack, Kaitlyn focused all her power and energy into her kick it collided with the hip of Jared, Kaitlyn felt herself blanch as she heard the sickening crack before the body shocking pain she let out a scream falling backwards in agony.

As painful as it was to her broken rib Kaitlyn cradled her right foot as the pack turned around hearing her whimpering as the wolves forgot about Tara for a few seconds and focused on Kaitlyn who was feeling very light headed and sick, Bill shifted into human form "Crap she broke her foot she needs medical attention and now" his voice sounded panicked.

Sam the black wolf nodded his head as Jared, Paul and him transformed back into humans, Jared glared at Kaitlyn irritated "You kicked me deliberately" he spat as Kaitlyn who was leaning on Bill for support shuffled back from the other's glares, Bill looked at her annoyed "You helped a leech" he growled his body shook slightly.

Kaitlyn didn't answer just was focusing on not vomiting up from the pain, Sam looked down at her angrily "You aided the escape of our enemy who offered a bargain not only do we have to kill her but now you involved the Cullen's as well" he said calmly, Kaitlyn's head shot up 'She saved me you flea bitten dick" she hissed out as her body ached.

Sam sniffed in displeasure looking around at the pack "Take her to get medical treatment keep her under surveillance until we get a meeting together with the Elders, West you brought great shame on your ancestors tonight" Sam muttered making Kaitlyn roll her eyes at him, "Leave the hunting tonight boys return home and rest up we will be going on a leech extinction spree very soon" Sam muttered looking Kaitlyn straight dead in the eyes.

(One day after Kaitlyn is resting after being treated by the local doctor and is under house arrest)

Kaitlyn had been sleeping most of the time because she didn't want to be getting the cold silence from her boyfriend Bill so sleep and resting up was the best medicine ever since she was under house arrest by Sam Uley and the pack, Kaitlyn was miserable but she didn't regret repaying Tara back for saving her life.

Kaitlyn looked out the window it was late in the afternoon soon the Elders would be visiting her home to discuss this matter of the 'incident' that occurred the other night and the actions their must take Kaitlyn couldn't believe this after everything that had happened she was going to be put through a hearing, a squeaking noise came from the lounge as Bill adjusted his weight.

Kaitlyn looked up at him looking at Bill the longest she has since their got back could the imprinting be taken back Kaitlyn wondered if that was what Bill was thinking now and the feeling hurt that she squeezed her eyes closed to stop tears forming, Bill asked suddenly "Are you in pain" there was a bare hint of his concern Kaitlyn looked around 'No" she answered.

Bill actually looked up maybe it was her voice or she replied to quickly she didn't know his eyes softened when he saw her fighting back tears he walked over holding her like he used to Kaitlyn felt better when he comforted her when he pulled back and sat away though Bill looked very serious "I still don't know why you did it, help that bloodsucker escape" his words bitter.

Kaitlyn looked at him in disbelief "Bill if it wasn't for that 'bloodsucker' as you put it I wouldn't be sitting here now across from you alive" Kaitlyn muttered looking at her hands digging out the sand beneath her nails as a form of distraction, "You shouldn't of went after it anyway what were you thinking" Bill questioned.

Kaitlyn sighed "Tara isn't bad she made a mistake she was suffering for it she was going to end her life by jumping off a cliff I tried to persuade her not to but she did it anyway I followed hoping to save her but she ended up saving me instead" Kaitlyn answered, she could hear Bill's heavy breathing, "She broke one of your ribs".

"SHE WAS GIVING ME CPR TO SAVE MY LIFE" yelled Kaitlyn in frustration making her hiss as she tossed her hands in the air in exasperation suddenly there was a small knock on the door and immediately Bill got up and answered it, one woman and two males walked in their were the elders including Sam and Jared who all stood up emotionless.

"Miss West thank you for inviting us into your lovely home" greeted a tall mid 30ish old man greeted Kaitlyn remember him being called Elder Elias, Kaitlyn nodded respectfully as the others nodded to her, "If it's alright may we call you Kaitlyn Miss West" said a 50ish grey haired woman that commanded authority and attention.

Kaitlyn wouldn't dare refuse a question like that "Yes you may Elder Amelia" she answered sitting in a more appropriate position as Kaitlyn shuffled through have mind sorting out how she would handle this hearing, "Kaitlyn we have called this meeting because it had occurred to us that you young lady has aided in a cold ones escape do you that was wrong" said the last the most oldest and powerful Elder Tristan.

Kaitlyn squared her shoulders looking at her Elders with confidence "Elder Tristan, Elder Amelia and Elder Elias I know what I did and I do not see it as wrong and I would gladly do it again if I had the choice" Kaitlyn voiced as Sam spoke angrily "YOU LET A LEECH ESCAPE BY ATTACKING ANOTHER OF OUR PACK".

Elder Tristan held up his hand and Sam immediately went silent though he was still glaring at Kaitlyn but she ignored him "Is it true what the pack leader says Kaitlyn" asked Elder Amelia who looked coldly at Kaitlyn, "Yes Elder Amelia but I did not attack Jared I' am only a human child he is not seriously injured I was the one that ended up with a broken foot" Kaitlyn answered pointing to her bandaged foot.

"In the attempt to aid a cold one" Elder Elias asked his eyebrow raised in curiosity, "Her name is Tara Angelus and I would rather not speak of her in 'racial' species term she deserves the same amount of respect as us" Kaitlyn stated, Elder Amelia cold look turned to disgust "Young lady you must be joking we name these creatures as they are" the woman stated pompous like Kaitlyn had a dislike for this woman now.

Elder Tristan held up his hand again holding the third party mid rant "Why is it that you wish to show this Tara equal rights knowing full well what she is" he asked, Kaitlyn took a breath in before answering "Tara Angelus was a human before she was turned she asked to be turned but it wasn't from the Cullen family it was by a rogue that has been cast out from the Cullen's named Rosalie, Tara was a friend of mine she rescued me from bullies but I distanced myself because of my superstitious beliefs I have been brought up on" Kaitlyn whispered looking at Bill who wouldn't meet her eyes.

"Continue on" Elder Elias whispered getting dirty looks thrown from Elder Amelia, Jared and Sam, "I felt confused over my feelings I felt bad for rejecting Tara but wondered why I wasn't feel that hatred like our other tribe members then I saw how Tara reacted how she felt when she killed someone she tried to kill herself".

"She's lying those things don't feel anything their con artists" spat Sam annoyed Jared nodded along with him, "Then why did she jump off the cliff to end her life she hated what she was what she had done" Kaitlyn shouted back making Sam stiffen his lips peeling back "Because she butchered someone in cold blood like an animal" he roared.

Kaitlyn's anger snapped "Like you did when you ripped Emily's face to shreds who's really the monster here" Sam went to lunge at Kaitlyn but Bill stepped in his way constraining him as all nasty words were thrown at Kaitlyn "Take him out of here Jared Bill now" said a stricken looking Elias once Sam was taken out from Kaitlyn's house the Elder's face her again.

"You were willingly ready to die from Sam to protect the Cullen's and Tara" Elder Amelia stated her nose turned up in repulsion Kaitlyn didn't hesitate "Yes because it was my fault that Tara was on La Push land when the pack came because when she jumped I followed and almost drowned if she wasn't there to give me CPR I would of died I own them this, we own them" Kaitlyn stated.

"But their can't go unpunished for this indiscretion" Elder Amelia stated officially, Kaitlyn couldn't take the political bull crap no more "Oh for heaven's sake 'for this indiscretion' are you so prejudice Tara made one mistake in the whole times the Cullen's have lived here their eat animal blood, their haven't changed anyone, the keep to themselves, their haven't gone on our land".

"You know you teach as forgiveness and understanding but your all a bunch of hypocrites with poles up your butt we have a group of guys who turn into wolves, their potentially dangerous to others if they are ticked off and can't control themselves, their might not drink blood but you told us of a group of males who stayed in wolf form and butchered a village" Kaitlyn ranted on in anger knowing she insulted the Elders, her people and her culture all in one as well as brought up some very taboo topics.

Kaitlyn finished off with stating "Black and white lines are blurred in reality no such thing as were good and their bad exists we should come together not be divided by hate and racial like beliefs and superstitions", she took a major gulp of air as she watched the Elders expressionless faces, the waiting for one of them to speak seemed to draw out for ages until Elias said 'We will discuss this matter between ourselves".

The three Elder moved further away and in hushed voices Kaitlyn couldn't judge by their expressions how it was going she just hoped it was enough to stop a war that needn't have started in the first place, her hands began to sweat and her mouth was dry as she watched them turn around and face her she knew it wouldn't be good and she steeled herself for it.

Elder Tristan smiled confusing Kaitlyn slightly "Kaitlyn you have opened our eyes to new ways of viewing things we aren't completely comfortable but if I communicate with Carlisle that Tara is now his responsibility and that she now too falls under the contract of his family we will let him look after her and train her in his ways but Miss West if this happens again I will not deny the pack it justice, tempers are flared at the moment but you are right we are willing to forgive this one time thank you and good night".

Kaitlyn blinked in shock as Elder Tristan nodded leaving the house it worked the Cullen's were safe now there wasn't going to be a war Kaitlyn could cry in relief but Kaitlyn held it together when Elder Amelia sniffed looking with her icy glare and with a flick of her skirt waltzed out of the house, Elder Elias chuckled "That is the most entertainment I had in awhile, you gutsy for talking to your Elders like that I like you see you Kaitlyn".

Kaitlyn heard his chuckles as he closed the door behind him Kaitlyn sighed laying back down resting her head she felt like she could sleep for centuries but the door opened Kaitlyn shot up looking at Bill who was looking at his feet awkwardly he had a split lip and a bruise above his right eye, "Sam" Kaitlyn asked guilty.

Bill nodded not looking up still "Bill come here" she whispered Bill looked hesitant "Do you wish now it wasn't me that you imprinted" Kaitlyn tried to come off casual but the hurt was evident in her voice Bill's head shot up, "Oh Kaitlyn baby no" he stated rushing over and bringing her into his embrace his body heat instantly warming Kaitlyn up.

"I never wanted anyone else as my imprint nothing will ever change that" Bill whispered, "But you were so cold you didn't want me to touch you" Kaitlyn whispered, Bill lifted her chin up with his hand "No it wasn't that I just didn't understand why you were choosing them le… the Cullen's over us it hurt" Bill muttered.

Kaitlyn glared at him "Bill it wasn't like you were giving me much of a choice" she hissed, Bill sighed "I know that now I'm sorry for treating you so badly I don't deserve your forgiveness I should suffer alone without you touching, holding, wanting, kissing me" Bill whispered, Kaitlyn looked at him kissing his bruised above his eyes gently "Bill I will always forgive you" Kaitlyn whispered, Bill looked up bringing her lips down upon his in a desperate aching kiss.

Authors Note:

A friend of mine brought up some good points about this chapter that I should have now mention I know the Elder Leaders are Billy Black, Leah and Mrs. Clearwater but I have many reasons to why I did not keep this.

One the story is roughly based after the first Twilight book but where the Cullen's have not left Forks so the Bella and Jacob relationship doesn't actually form up sorry to the fans of that relationship. Secondly the Clearwater's aren't mentioned until the second/third and fourth book.

And my last reason is that I preferring wanted a member party similar to the voulti were they have a board of members but there are three who admittedly make up the decisions in the end those were the three who visited Kaitlyn Elders Elias, Tristan and Amelia because if I left it to the other three mentioned above there definitely would have been a war and not really a fair hearing.

Anyway sorry for the confusion.

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