Silence just filled the room, what was I meant to say to them? To his brothers. Ever since we told Collin he has just sat mute, looking out of the window into the dark nights sky. "Collin" I said. He didn't even move- let alone answer me. "Collin honey.......please eat something" I moved closer to him and placed my hand on his shoulder. He turned around and pressed his face into my stomach, I could feel the wet patches on my top. "Sshhh....I know" I bent down and held him in a tight hug.
I looked to my left and could see Seth, his eyes raw red- but it was the same with all of us. All the tribe were in the same sad trance. Overwhelmed with sadness but piercing with revenge. I opened up my arm and gestured him to come, and he did. I held both of these young children close to my chest. In truth they were older than me, but in the heart I was the oldest.
I found myself looking out of the window as I held them. My swelled heart pounded even more when I thought about my friends and family out there looking for the killer. I had been told in the quick rush back to Jacobs fathers house that there was a vampire group in Forks, murdering innocent people. But this time, it was Brady. Our Brady, their blood brother, a child. He was walking back from a lunch at Emily's, in his form when he died.
Jasper feels that there were five vampires in total, and he was just out numbered. The pack wasn't close because they had caught a scent up in Seattle- so there were no where near- and what is more horrible is that they heard him die. So then when Jake, and Collin transformed into their wolf forms they heard Brady's last words in their brothers thoughts.
That was all that I had been told, in the rush there was no time for details- which I fear they couldn't speak anyway. That was only ten minutes ago, the shock I feel is still dominate in everyone- myself included- My and Billy were here with the young-ens. Sam was more than strict now, no one goes alone and the young ones of the pack are not allow to be in wolf form unless absolutely necessary and must not join the hunt.
So therefore that left them with me, I obviously had a huff when I was told that I needed to stay. I am 'apparently' the weakest of the vampires in our group-I was so happy to have that label- but it was not just that I could get hurt but that they should have someone who is partly strong with Collin, Seth and the humans- who is also good at comforting. But I felt the need to seek revenge, to join the fight.....but most likely I would die to and that would add to their pain.
We were waiting for Emily, Kim, Claire, and Sue to make their way down to Billy's house. They are being escorted by Jacob just to make sure that they get here safe. My father and mother weren't happy at leaving me, because I could be attacked. But I sent them away saying that we were safe here on La push land, especially now that everyone was on red alert.
Paul, Esme and Rosalie are taking the ground around Forks- any treaty line had been extinguished- they were also keeping an eye on all of us in this tiny little cramped house. I heard that Jacob, My father, Sam, Emmett and Jasper were taking front line and following the fresh scent. That really scared me, that men in fact everyone could be fighting soulless vampires.
Jared was leading, Carlisle, Alice, My mother, Quill and Embry further out of perimeter. They were checking on the residents in forks- particularly Charlie- once it was made sure that the town was safe they were to retreat back and depending on how this situation turns out they would be the ones to trap the rogue vampires in the area- if they were still here?
Billy had now taken Seth into the kitchen and they were sharing a back of crisps and talking of memories. They had taken orders from their alphas- Jake and Sam- but I was still surprices that they weren't moaning that they had to stay here. But I fear that they are scared, never before have they lost a brother who was beyond healing. It turned my stomach for the other wolves out there.
Collin had cried himself out- trying his hardest not to- he had fallen asleep in my arms as we were sat on Billy's couch. A tiny tap echoed from the front door. I slid my self from under Collin and walked to it. Billy and Seth did not move but their conversation came to a halt. I opened the door to find more red rimmed eyes.
"Nessie" Emily sobbed as she fell into my arms. "Its so terrible. Little Bradley." She moved on when Kim grasped at her hand. Kim was holding a very grown up Claire's hand, and in followed were two faces I had forgotten about. Bradley's parents, both torn to shreds. They both didn't look up and I could clearly see the streaming tears leaving their eyes. My heart twisted further, it hurt my chest.
I caught the glimpse of brown fur in the corner of my eye, I walked further out in the front garden to see Jake. "Jake" I almost whispered. I walked up to him and he fell to all fours. I took his shaggy face in my hands. He let out a whimper. I pulled my face and put it towards his fur face- cheek to furry cheek.
I knew he was needed, and had to go and catch Sam and the others up. "Please, be safe. My love" A single tear dropped from his dark eyes. I wiped my palm over his furry cheek. Another low whimper escaped his throat. "Sshh I know, I love you. Please just take care. I will wait for you forever" I said, "He was a good brother" Jake's head quivered, his nose touched my cheek and he ran off.
A sick thought echoed through my brain. 'The fight had only just begun and what feared me more was that Bradley may not be the only one to be lost in it. Wars are bloody and violent and always end in pain and one side has to win'....................
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Tell me your lovely thoughts xxxxxx p.s thanks to my regular readers and 'reviewers' love you all- make me so happy to write and to the new readers which I gain. This is not going to be the only thing happening- in the next few chapters I have a lot going down, some new things will be reveled......and much more. Aww and can I just say poor Bradley- one of the babies of the group.
