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So, after getting a few reviews from a supporter of my other stories- I'm a little disappointed - I have decided to put this up. But, I am hoping that someone reviews. Really, it helps with inspiration and such.
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The next day was sunny.
A blessing.
In the morning, we walked out the back and ran to our training place.
During the run, everyone was silent… consumed by their own thoughts.
Or at least I was.
I was so confused… and worried… dread filled me, making me shake.
I can't lose him, I thought to myself. I can't lose him. I can't lose any of them. They are my family. Oh, I hope we can do this. We have to be strong enough to beat them. This… we can get past this.
Edward looked at me and our eyes met.
I knew he was thinking the same thing, though it was only about his family.
Of course, he didn't have a mate, so he wasn't thinking in that way.
Jasper took my hand, and love and calmness washed through me.
I squeezed my hand in thankfulness and he smiled down at me.
We slowed, coming through to the clearing.
Jasper walked ahead of us, tugging me along with him.
He turned and the look in his eyes gave us all strength…
… Or perhaps it was only the manipulation of our emotions that had us thinking that.
He didn't let go of my hand, but instead he silently looked at each of us.
When he was through, he looked down.
"Alright," he said, nodding to himself.
He let go of my hand and I walked over to my siblings and parents.
Because that was what they were… this was my only true family.
The only one I could remember and the only one I couldn't bear the thought of losing.
But Jasper's voice got my attention and I looked up at him.
"We all knew this was coming," he said, looking at each of us yet again. "It should not be a surprise that the day is near. But, what it does mean, is that we have to train a lot more."
"How much more?" Esme asked and we all looked at her.
Our mother was a beautiful, kind woman.
She would not hurt someone… not unless she absolutely had to.
"From when you come home to perhaps midnight," Jasper said strongly. We nodded in submission. "Perhaps longer. The only reason we won't do any more training, is because I know this is a trying time for you all… and we all need time with our mates."
We nodded again.
"But I have one more thing to say," he said and his eyes narrowed.
It may or may not have been… appealing.
But I brushed that aside when he smirked at me, his eyebrow lifting.
I looked down as he spoke.
"This… this is a time of war." He said and I knew that he was in his element. And that he wasn't only talking about this. "But in the eyes of someone who has seen what I have seen… it is more of a skirmish. But do not let that pacify you. Be on your guard; don't turn your back on your enemy, whatever you do. And do not let them wrap their arms around you. They'll crush you."
He looked at each of us before he continued.
"Think of your family… us…" he said, smiling softly. "I feel privileged, having known you… but we will not perish. Now think of what this situation has caused for you… and charge ahead into the unknown."
He paused once more.
"And above all… leave no mercy."
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