Good afternoon my readers! So I have a nice little treat for you all. My good and fellow reader Mel (hiya girly!) convinced me that it's only fair to post more chapters each week. So, that's what you all are gonna get! hehehe
Three new chapters each week. Now how cool is that? Readers I am writing gold right here...at least I think I am.
Special thanks to my beta Megan. Thank you so much dawlface! =)
Chapter 21
JPOV (Jacob's POV)
So tonight is the bonfire with the Elder's and the pack, and I'm nervous for Natalie. Sure my dad is on the council, but so is Quil's grandfather, but Sue is also there, so she'll be nicer towards Natalie. They want to know about Natalie's dream, fully detailed too. But…at least we get to eat later.
Since its Friday I decided to take the bike to school.
I dropped Natalie off today on the bike, and man what a ride that was. Whenever I sped up the bike, she would hold herself closer to me, and man did that feel good.
"Alright off you go."
"Well thanks loco."
"Hey…quit the name calling, cause you're the loca here."
"Hmm…well, you weren't calling me loca when I was doing this."
Enough conversation. She took of her helmet, and from then on it was slow motion for me. She started shaking her head back and forth, messing with her hair. It was all nice and loose, dark brown hair with just the right shade of blonde in her highlights. She stepped closer to me since I was just leaning against the bike. She grabbed the waist of my jeans and pulled me towards her, which would've been nearly impossible if not for the fact that she's a wolf now too.
She started kissing my neck, then along my collarbone. God that felt ssssoooo good, especially while on the bike. She then started going up to my ear, and started nibbling on my lobe.
A deep, satisfying growl escaped from my lips.
"Hmm…so I'm taking you like this?" She then went to attack my neck; just sucking the hell out of my skin, and man I was close to it.
"Do you know what you're doing to me Nat?" I could barely make out the words, since it was taking all of my concentration to not take it any further.
She started taunting me. "Oh, but you were the one calling me loca just now. You should know better than to call a girl, especially your girl crazy. That wasn't very nice you know…"
"Baby…unless you wanna move forward, I think we should stop."
She started laughing again. "That's what I thought Black."
I felt her letting herself go, but I held her close to me. "Oh baby you know I want to. I just want it to be…magical. You of all people deserve the best, besides; you know you're the only one I want."
"Hmm…I'm not sure."
I played her with my smirk, and it worked. "Would you like a slice of my heaven right now?"
I didn't give her time to answer, for I started doing the same thing that she did to me to her now. I heard her start to moan in my ear, and was it sexy. I started running my hands up and down her side, then putting one on the small of her back and the other around her stomach.
"Mmm…Jacob…" I could feel the rush of her blood, and the heavy beating of her heart. Hear breathing was coming out strained, full of emotions.
Before I could let it go any further, though it nearly killed me, I started letting go. "Did that answer satisfy you?" I could still see the blush around her face, and I loved it. I started kissing her cheeks, then her nose.
"Well…yes it did. Um…you wanna come in?"
"I can't. I have to get down to La Push and talk to dad about tonight. You want me to pick you up?"
"Sure. Hey, I'm gonna be making food for tonight…you want anything special?"
"Oh, well when you put it like that…I do love chocolate."
"Alright then…well, I'll see you later."
"Hey don't pout your lips at me, missy." I started tickling her on her ribcage, since I know how ticklish she is.
"Can-you stop that! I-can't breathe." I stopped it then. "And I wasn't pouting my lips. I just don't want you to go. I want you all for myself."
"Hmm…well, I'll see you in a few." I went in for a soft kiss, but man I turned her on earlier, and she was letting me have it. She started biting my lower lip, and just went I wanted to keep it going, she turned her back to me.
"See you later…pup."
She started running into the house, since I was already on the bike. "Oh imma get you later, you sexy kitten."
I revved up the bike and started towards La Push.
NPOV (Natalie's POV)
Oh Jake was gonna get it, tomorrow night in fact. He knew better than to tease me with his charm. But what else could I do? I started letting the wolf in my take control, but Jake knew me well enough, especially the wolf side, that he had to restrain us from going any further.
After Jake left to La Push, I started working on the food for the bonfire. I'm so nervous for tonight, since I will be reporting to the Elders what I saw from my dream. I already know who's on the council, but it still scares me.
I started getting everything assembled, either on the stoves or ovens. After I had everything either done or baking, I went upstairs to get ready. I took a long shower, loving the hot water on my bare skin.
After I got out, I got dressed…hot? Oh what the hell do I know, at least I tried. I had a black Breaking Benjamin t-shirt, blue skinny jeans, and my black Converse; decided to keep my make-up simple and just leave my hair down.
I went back downstairs and got all the food I made packed and ready to go. Right after I wrapped up my dessert for Jake, I heard the doorbell.
"Come in." I was putting everything in a huge basket I found on sale when I felt warm arms wrap around me.
"Miss me?" Oh god why does Jake have to nibble my ear so damn good?
I decided to mess with him. "Nope, not really."
He turned me around to look me in the eyes, faking being hurt. "Oh really?"
I just smiled."Cooking helps to get horny wolves off any girls mind for your information. Besides, I love to cook."
He was trying to hold back a laugh, but I helped him out. I started tickling him, and it worked.
"Alright stop it now or imma pee in my pants."
I faked a shock. "Oh no don't tell me I have a baby that needs a diaper."
Jake stopped laughing, and when I saw the look in his eyes, I knew what was coming. "Would a baby do this?"
He picked up the spatula that I'd used to spreading the frosting to the cake for the bonfire, and touched it on my neck, leaving a bit of chocolate. Then he went and started licking it off of me, oh so slowly; pure torture for me. He went from licking to sucking on my bare neck like there was no tomorrow, and it didn't help that the shower was now a waste. I could feel the wetness on my panties, and I couldn't stop.
I knew Jake realized just what he had done because he licked my neck one more time, then pulled back to look at me.
"What did you make? That chocolate was…delicious."
He didn't even let me answer, for he dipped his finger in the chocolate covered bowl, and spread the chocolate on my lips. He licked my lips, and then started devouring my lips with pure hunger.
He lifted me off the ground and set me on the countertop, so we could be leveled. He picked up right where he'd left off, asking for entrance. I opened my mouth, only to have his tongue enter and start a passionate dance with mine. I started moaning, and I wanted him to take me right then and there.
I was about to lie down on the counter when my cell went off.
Jake let go and started turning red. I went and picked up my cell off the counter.
"Hello?"
"Nat would you get out of the house and down to La Push? I don't even wanna know what you and Jake are doing, but the bonfire starts in less than half an hour."
"Oh my god Emily I didn't realize what time it was. We're leaving now. It's just that I had to clean the spilled chocolate batter off the floor because Jake just had to sneak up on me."
I decided it was best to lie to Emily than let her know what exactly was going on.
"Leave it to Jake to do that. I will never get these men, and I live with one. Just get your butts over here pronto."
"Alright Em. See you in a few."
I put the cell away and picked up the basket, but I didn't see Jake anywhere.
"Jake?"
I looked around, inside and out, but I didn't see him. Since I didn't know where he was I decided to drive to La Push myself. I loaded the food in the Escalade and drove, no scratch that, raced down there. I didn't want to be late to my own bonfire.
When I got there I saw the girls waiting for me.
"Well it's about damn time Nat. Where's Jake at?"
"I don't know where he's at Vero. He just vanished."
"Oh well. I see you cooked too Nattie."
"Well Emily, since we wolves eat so much, I thought why the hell not."
"Good call too. Come on."
Emily and the girls helped me unload the food, but I left Jake's dessert in the car. Everyone was around the fire, sitting in a perfectly formed circle. Since I didn't know where I should be, I decided to sit across from Billy.
I was deep in thought about why Jake left when I felt someone sit down next to me.
"Where did you go? I got scared."
"I just had to…take care of something."
I knew Jake didn't want to tell me in front of everyone, so I opened our mind link while blocking out everyone else.
"What's wrong honey?"
"I'm sorry if I took things…further than you'd like."
I placed a hand on Jake's face and made him look me in the eye. "Jake you don't have to be sorry about anything at all. Soon, I promise."
He was still tense, I could tell. I started rubbing circles on his back, and it seemed to help. I kept doing this until I heard Billy start to talk.
"As we all know, we have a new wolf to the pack. But most importantly one that isn't of Quileute descent, but that has seen the Great Wolf in dreams. Natalie, would you come forward?"
Jake gave my hand a gentle squeeze, and then I got up.
I now stood in front of Billy. "Evening Billy, Mr. Altera, Sue."
"We need to ask you about your new powers, also the dreams you've had about the Great Wolf. Care to share?"
I took in a deep breath, and started talking. "Of course I can share." I turned around to face the others, looking Jake in the eyes for encouragement.
"I first became aware of my powers the night I returned from the hospital, while staying with the Cullens. When I went to stay with the Denali's, it was for the purpose of not only learning to control them, but also for personal issues. A few weeks later, I was out with Tanya when I felt a force coming out of me. I remember falling to the ground, and feeling something pulling from inside me. When I opened my eyes, I saw that I was floating, and then I saw the light coming towards me. I saw the Great Wolf."
I looked at the Elders, all with a look of shock, but also something else? Happiness?
I continued. "I asked why I was now a wolf, and why I had so many powers. He told me I had powers because the venom caused a reaction different from change, but that I was to turn into a wolf either way because it was destined before time that one would come into the Quileute's, with more powers than any other, and help for the upcoming fight."
Billy interrupted me. "What fight Natalie?"
"I'm not sure Billy. But I was told that it will happen soon, and that we all must be ready to fight at any given time."
Sue was the one to talk to me. "And have you mastered your new powers Natalie?"
"I believe so Sue. I could demonstrate for you all."
Everyone, mostly the guys, started cheering me on, and so I started showing them my new gifts.
I held my arms out, and started shooting fire out of my hands. I aimed for the trees, and I lit one on fire. Then I used my water skills, pulling water from the ocean to spray at the fire.
Messing with the sand was fun, for I started throwing it up in the sky, and letting it fall in its place again.
When I saw that the tree was fire free, I pushed the air towards it, and it fell onto the ground. I then stared at it for a second, until I made it blow into a million tiny pieces.
I turned back toward the others, all shocked at what I had done, but I wasn't done just yet.
I went towards a dying flower, picked it up, and brought it back to the circle. I held it in one hand, while having the other one on top of it. I started pulling energy from within me, and I pushed it toward the flower. Slowly it started reviving itself, until it was a living flower once again. I started levitating it in the air. Since I didn't know what else to do with it, I blew at it softly until it vanished before everyone's eyes.
It was dead quiet for about a minute, and it was driving me insane. "Breathe people! I'm still me."
Billy was the one to talk. "Those are…exceptional gifts Natalie?"
"This is the thing. Usually, only the wolves have eternity, while the imprints remain normal. I have changed that. I have brought immortality to us all, as well as another talent."
"Immortality?" He questioned the word.
"Yes. I have brought that to our pack. The Wolf said that it was so that we'd never lose each other, since He has no wish to see us suffer because of a lose."
He just nodded. "I see. And what about that talent?"
"Remember how in the legends you told us last time, you talked about the Spirit Warriors?"
"Yes I remember. What about it?"
I took a breath. "I have brought that ability back to the pack, but only to us wolves."
Quil's grandfather was shocked to hear of it. "That hasn't happened for many generations. Are you certain young one?"
I nodded. "Yes Mr. Altera. I even…showed Jake how my talent with that differs from the others."
Sue was the one to speak up for once. "And how would that differ?"
"I know this sounds weird, but I can take the form of another soul."
Everyone was quiet for a bit, until Billy talked. "How does that work?"
"I allow a soul to take its place in my body, but only for a short while. I showed Jacob…by letting his mom enter."
Everyone was in shock, and then all was quiet. I don't know how much time passed by, but it wasn't until I saw Billy's eyes that I noticed that they were teary.
"Sarah?"
"Yes Billy. During that first spirit experience, I saw Sarah. And she asked me to…grant her a chance to talk to Jake. I did that the night I came back."
"Jake? Is this true?"
Jake came to stand next to me, and then went to kneel by his dad. "It's true dad. Through Natalie I saw mom once again, but it was only for a little bit. She said that she misses us, and that greater things are on the way for us."
Billy started crying, and I could tell the meeting was over. I went over to where the other Elders were, trying to calm Billy. I felt terrible for telling him, but I knew he needed to know.
"Billy? I am…so sorry that you're in pain."
"I'm actually more…relieved; I guess would be the more appropriate word. I never knew that such a talent existed. Thank you…for letting Jake see his mom once more."
I was pulled into an unexpected hug from Billy, but I didn't mind. I now look at his like another father figure. After a while I pulled back.
"Um…Billy? Can I ask you something? I'd…I'd like to try something out, but it might not work."
"What is it Nattie?"
"Well…the Great Wolf told me that I am a healer. And with your permission, I'd like to see if I can heal you."
Billy thought about it for a minute, then he started smiling. "I guess it wouldn't hurt. What do I have to do?"
"You don't have to do a thing. Just…relax."
I closed my eyes, letting myself relax in the surroundings. I was calm when I felt a force leaving, and I grabbed Billy's hands, holding them tight with mine. I pushed all I could to Billy, but I didn't know if it would work.
When I had had enough I let go of Billy and started falling back, but Jake caught me and held me close, letting me regain my energy. When I looked back at Billy, I saw that he started getting up from his wheelchair, standing tall and mighty just like I knew him to be.
When Jake saw his dad start walking toward us, tears were coming down his precious eyes. Father and son embraced, but then I was then one taken into a monster hug by two giants. Billy wouldn't stop thanking me for curing him of his ailment, the one that had kept him from being the father he had wanted to be for Jake while growing up. Everyone was giving Billy congratulations on now being able to walk when we heard rumbles.
"Now are we gonna eat or what? I don't know about you all, but I'm starving."
From there we all went and got our plates of food. Its funny how the girls, except for Leah, can only a bit, while we wolves can eat like cattle. Emily had prepared steaks, baked potatoes, and pie for the pack. I had brought burgers, all perks included, baked macaroni, and banana splits with every topping imaginable.
Jake was done with his fourth plate while I was barely on my third. "So…where's my dessert?"
And of course Quil had to hear, what with his nosy self. "No fair man! How come she made you something and not us?"
I was about to answer Quil when Jake stepped in. "Cause she felt like it you moron! Tell your imprint to make you something for you."
"But you know Claire is just a baby, barely a toddler."
I just started laughing. "Would you feel better if you had a dessert from me?"
"Now what kinda dumbass question is that? You know I love your cooking Nattie."
"That's what I thought." I got up and dusted the sand off my jeans. "I'll be right back."
I went to the car and got out the two treats I'd made extra. I came back to a shocked Quil, and a pissed off Jake. Oh boy this is hilarious!
"You honestly made me something?"
I faked a hurt. "Now Quil, that hurt right there. You know I love you too…even if you are too much at times."
I handed him the plate, and when he saw what it was, his eyes melted. "Chocolate chip cookies? How'd you know I love them?"
He already had one in his mouth, with another one on the way. "Just a lucky guess; you like them?"
He was about to talk, but when he saw my expression he waited a few more seconds to answer me. "Sorry. Forgot what you said. And yes, I love them."
Quil stood up and gave me a tight ass hug. "Aw your welcome, Quil bear."
Quil was being sneaky, trying to see what I had covered up in my hands. "Whatcha got there? Another treat for me?"
"No silly. Someone gave me a request today, and of course I had to comply. This," I walked back to Jake, and then I knelt down in front of him, "is for Jacob."
Jake started smiling, wanting to mess around. "So you actually made me something?"
"What is so wrong with remembering what people like, and then making it for them?"
"Nothing! And it smells like…chocolate!"
"Yes you goob it's chocolate. Open it up!"
He took the foil off and gave the biggest, goofiest smile I have ever seen, but I loved it. "Brownies?"
I just nodded. "My special recipe, and it's actually triple fudge brownies, since I know how much you love chocolate."
"Aw babe, thank you. But I didn't make you anything."
"Don't worry. And by the way, I'm taking one."
And that is how we spent the rest of the night, down at La Push with the rest of the pack, munching on food. Jake and I walked down the beach, away from the gang, just the two of us, with the stars around us. And I can honestly say that it was an amazing night.
Author's note:
So? What did you all think? All I can say is that I thank my music on Itunes, aka every song from Twilight.
Spread the word around about this story, please? Reviews make a difference people, so keep them coming. But...you still have to chapters to read. hehe =)
~Melissa
