Chapter 36: On the way

Bella POV

The four of us were now flying through the trees on our way to track down the enemy, it felt so surreal clutching the fur of what should be a teenage boy but I felt at home it was natural almost like I was born to be a part of this world. My thoughts returned back to Charlie; alas my dad was not born to be part of this world but it had unmercifully dragged him in any way.

It occurred to me that it was perhaps my undiluted need for Edward that made the transition from normalcy to myth so effortless and yet I had always dreamed and hoped that there was more to this world than what there appeared to be. It was freeing that I had inadvertently been right.

The wolves slowed as we neared an old crumbling house, it looked like that walls had had some serious damage to it, it was not at all like I would have pictured it, then again I wasn't sure what I thought I would be seeing.

"Ok boys, let's do this" my voice was unconvincing even to myself. Jacob chuffed at me and sat down indicating for me to get off. As I did he turned and ran behind a tree, the air became thick. Within seconds of Jacob trotting off he returned to my side in his human form.

"Bella common, you're shaking like a leaf, the bloodsucker will just look at you and laugh. You need to get mad like really mad and quick. So I'm going to try and annoy you as much as I can" his grin spread across his face, as he stepped towards me looking menacing.

"Jake, stop whatever you are planning right now!" still he advanced; panic started to flow through my body, this boy had a wicked imagination I had no idea what he was planning. "Jake! I mean it Jake" blood rushed to my face, my hands balled up into fists as he made little wiggling motions with his own hands which could only mean the fool was going to try and tickle me. I hated that, to be made to feel so helpless and out of control.

Just as he neared me he stopped appraised me, cocked his head to one side and simply said "Good now hold that feeling" and with that he actually exploded and the russet wolf was once again in front of me with a big wolfy grin on its face.

"You know you should really stay a wolf, your less annoying that way" I wrapped my fingers in his fur "Lead the way boys, let's go get you a new chew toy" I grinned knowing Jake would like my joke. He rolled his big wolf eyes at me and began to walk forward. With a deep breath I began to start forward.