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Chapter 2: Jaspers POV
Once my brothers and I made sure Ava was comfortable and she had her stuff puppy, Edward had tucked the blanket as tight as he could without hurting Ava. Ava was snuggled up again sit my chest and holding onto my shirt with her good hand.
Brushing some of her hair of out her face, I told her what was going to happen. I told her we would be running very fast to get her home, considering it was going to be dark soon. That is why we would be running fast. I told her it was going to be cold, and to tuck her head into my chest. I also told her to hold onto her stuff puppy tight so she doesn't lose him. That's the last thing we needed. Ava losing her only source of comfort. Her stuff puppy. I told her if she was feeling nauseous from the running, to let me know and we can slow down.
I explained to her that she might be somewhat sleepy from the run, so don't fight it. Just sleep. Basically, I was going to use my gift to make her sleep for a short time
"Are you ready? I don't want to be out here when it gets dark. I want to get the squirt home safe and sound." Emmett said.
I chuckled as did Edward.
With one last glance at Ava, and making sure she was comfortable, Edward told me he was ready. The three of us taking off as fast as we can.
As we were running, I can hear Ava's heart start to slow down to a normal speed. She wasn't as scared of us anymore, which was good. Her breathing became more steady. That's when I decided to test my gift on her and try to make her sleep.
"Don't fight the sleep Darlin, just rest. I'll wake you up when we get home." I told her softly.
Emmett and Edward melt looking over in my direction to make sure we were okay. I nodded my head at them to tell them I was good. Ava was to.
My gift must have worked on Ava because the next thing I knew, she was asleep. I pulled her closer to my chest to protect her from the wind and cold. Not once has her blood bothered me or make me want to attack her. If that happen, I would have done that on her spot when we first find her.
About 25 minutes later, I can see our back porch coming into view. It didn't surprise me that I saw Carlisle on the back porch waiting for us. He was leaning against the porch railing. His arms folded across his chest. His eyes focused on the edge of the backyard. Waiting for us. I can feel his emotions mixed in with everybody else's. Carlisle's I was mode focused on.
From what I can tell, his emotions were a mixed of worry and concern for the child. Then his emotion switched to doctor mode.
My brothers and I stated to slow down as we made our way closer to the back porch. I looked down at Ava and she was still asleep. Luckily, she still had her stuff puppy.
Emmett came first to a complete stop. Then Edward, and then I did. Emmett looked over again me and looked down at Ava.
"She sure is a cute little thing. Why would she be out in the forest all alone? How did she get those injuries?" Emmett asked.
"I don't know Em. We will talk to Ava about it in a little bit. Try to figure out some answers. I want Dad to take a look at her though." I told my worried brother.
Emmett leaned down and gave Ava the smallest kiss he could. He was being so careful not to hurt her. He really is a gentle giant.
"You'll be okay Carrot Top. The guys will take good care of you and I'll be with you the whole time. I'll hold your hand and everything. Just listen to them and do what they tell you. Try not to bite them or kick them." Emmett told the little, sleeping girl.
Ava stirred in her sleep. She was whimpering softly and I hushed her quietly. Carlisle came down to greet us.
"Is this her? She is a beautiful child. Let's take her inside so we can start fixing her up and get her comfortable. I want her to be warm and not out in the cold." Carlisle told me.
Edward and Emmett were already heading towards the house and into Carlisle study were he kept the emergency medical room. They were most likely getting cleaned up from the hunt and changing into scrubs. Which, I will have do to.
I followed Carlisle at human speed into the house and we walked up the stairs. Taking out time. I was monitoring Ava's emotions to make sure her heart was beating at a somewhat regular pace. Which it was thankfully.
We made it upstairs and I walked over towards the hospital bed. It was warm in here already thankfully. Carlisle even made a small fire in the fire place he had in here. It was comfortable temperature. Not too cold, not too hot. Even with the heater on.
I saw Emmett and Edward already coming out of the bathroom. Dresses in Scrubs. I didn't realize it that even Carlisle was dressed in his Scrubs to.
Emmett's Scrubs were a maroon color. Edwards were a Burgundy and Carlisle's was a light blue surgical color.
I sighed. I was going to have to put Ava down on the bed and go change. Carlisle and Edward were going to have to look over Ava's injuries while I am in the bathroom changing.
The guys were washing their hands and I was getting ready to put Ava down on the bed. That might be a struggle for her. Her emotions were telling me that she has grown attached to me in just a short time.
"Darlin, it time to get up. We are at my house. Remember? I told you my Dad was going to fix you up? Make you feel better? You want to feel better right? Can you be a good girl and let my Dad and Edward look at you? I promise no needles at the moment."
I felt start to stir from her sleep. Her heart rate picking up again as she was looking around the room as her eyes slowly opened. A sense of fear came over her.
"It's okay Darlin. We aren't here to hurt you. We want to help you get better. Do you mind if I put you down on the bed so my Das and brother can look at your injuries? I just have to run to the bathroom really quick which is right there in the corner. I have to wash my hands and change. Then I'll be back. Is it okay to put you on the bed?" I asked gently.
Ava slowly shakes her head yes. Clutching her stuff puppy under her good arm. Her other arm was still tucked into her chest.
I carefully and gently put Ava down on the bed. Edward and Carlisle both smiling at Ava. Edward had his stethoscope around his neck as did Carlisle. I needed to get my Stethoscope and change as well.
Once I put Ava on the bed, Carlisle told Emmett to go and get a couple of thick blankets so Ava can be warm. Emmett did a Salute and went to the hall to grab the blankets.
"Okay baby girl. I need to go and change. Be good for Carlisle and Edward and do what they tell you. I'll be back in five minutes." I said
Ava gave a small nod of her head. I quickly walked to the bathroom to change.
As I was changing, I can hear Carlisle and Edward asking Ava basic questions.
I quickly took off my hunting clothes and threw them in the dirty hamper. I grabbed a clean pair of light gray scrubs and threw them on. I washed my hands with soap and then rinsed them. I quickly dried my hands and left to go see our new little friend.
I grabbed my stethoscope that was on Carlisle desk and I draped it across my neck. I smiled at Ava as she was answering some of Carlisle's questions.
"Hi baby girl. I told you I would be back. You're doing good by answering their questions." I told her.
Ava smiled at me.
I can hear Emmett down the hall trying to find the blankets. I think he was looking in the wrong closet because I heard a bunch of stuff falling. It sounded like maybe old board games, movies and some CDs. Emmett swore loudly
"Emmett Cullen!' Watch your mouth! We have a little lady hear and the last thing we need is for her to hear that you have a sailor mouth. You're lucky your mother isn't home young man!" Carlisle screeched.
Ava was giggling and I grinned at her. Emmett was going to be a bad influence on this little lady.
"Anyways Ava. Can I take a look at your injuries sweetheart? I need to see what they are so I can treat them properly." Carlisle said.
Ava looked at me with permission and I gave a small nod of the head to her.
"Okay." Ava said.
Carlisle went to wash his hands and then he put on a pair of gloves. Ava winced when he snapped them on.
"Sorry sweetheart, habit. I will try and not to that so much. I want to look at your left first okay? I'm going to lift up the blanket and take a look at it. I'll try and be as gentle as possible." Carlisle explained.
Carlisle grabbed a chair that was in the room and then he brought it to the bed. He careful lifted Ava's blanket off of her leg and took a look at it.
I picked up Ava's tiny hand and she clutched mine. She was feeling anxious. She had every right to be.
Carlisle was examining her leg and discussing it with Edward. To me, it looks a little deep. It would need some cleaning out and then stitches. I'm guessing this might be the leg that was broken to.
"I see what Jasper and Edward saw Ava. Your leg looks like it might need some stitches little one. It will need to be cleaned out and then I can fix it up for you. I'm sorry sweetheart." Carlisle said.
"Dad, I can't find the blankets. Where does mom keep them?" Emmett shouted.
Carlisle groaned in annoyance. Can't Emmett find anything on his own?
"Look in the other hall closet that has all the towels and extra bedding. There should be blankets in there. For heaven's sake, pick up your mess to before you move to the next closet and wreck that one." Carlisle said.
That put a smile on Ava's face.
We heard Emmett grumbling something inappropriate and luckily too low for human ears to listen. I smirked at Edward and I'm sure he knew what Emmett said.
"I don't even want to know Edward." Carlisle warned him.
"I wasn't going to say anything. Don't bite my head off cause Emmett can't find the blankets." Edward said.
"Sorry Edward. Let's get back to work. Edward, why don't you bring the X-ray machine over here so we can see if Ava's leg is broken? While you get that, I will look at her arm and her forehead." Carlisle said.
Edward left to go into the big walk in closet to get the portable X-ray machine.
"Okay Ava, can I look at your arm next? You can still hold Jaspers hand. I just want to see if you can move your arm a little bit for me." Carlisle said.
Bravely, Ava allowed Carlisle to look at her arm. He was ever so gentle with her. He slowly moved it and did the same tests that Edward did.
"I'm afraid that might be broken too little one.
Ava frowned at what Carlisle said.
"Next, I'm going to look at your face and your lip. Edward was telling me that you might need some stitches up there as well. Is that okay? Jasper will be with you the whole time." Carlisle told her.
"Here Darlin, you can hold my hand. I promise all they are doing at the moment is just looking. No needles at this time okay princess? Can you continue to be brave for me?" I asked.
Ava moves her little hand into my gloves hand and I gently took it. I started to rub soothing circles on her hand to try and calm her nerves down.
"Dad, are you sure Mom has blankets in the house? I really can't find them. I rather be with Ava and keep her company then look for blankets that we don't have!" Emmett said complaining from the hall.
I could feel Carlisle's annoyed and some amusement coming from him. He even had a smirk on his face.
"Emmett Cullen! You know perfectly well that your mother keeps warm blankets up in the hall closet. Is it really that hard to find? I bet Ava can find the blankets faster than you and she doesn't even live here or been here before." Carlisle asked in annoyance.
Carlisle winked at Ava and that caused her to giggle some more.
"Okay little one. I'm going to sit in this other chair and take a look at your face and forehead. No needles at the moment okay? Edward can hold your other hand if you like." Carlisle told her.
Edward sat down on the edge of the bed and gently took Ava's other hand. Which she greatly accepted.
"I'm going to shine a light on you and I want you to pretend you pouting for me. Stick out your lower lip. I'm going to gently put pressure on it and I apologize if I hurt you. I don't mean to. Squeeze the boys hand and remember its okay to cry okay?" Carlisle said.
I was carefully monitoring Ava emotions. She felt nervous, scared, and anxious. She squeezes my hand has tightly as she can as she stuck out her lower lip for Carlisle to look at.
Carlisle gently took it and put the slightest. Oh of pressure on it. A few small tears formed in Ava's eyes, but she didn't fight. Edward gently brushed her tears away with his gloved hand.
"I'm sorry sweetheart, but your lip will need some stitches. I can see were you bit through it." Carlisle said.
Edward told Carlisle to look at her forehead as well and I saw Carlisle frown. He told Ava that she will need stitches there as well.
Just as Edward and Carlisle were done examine Ava, we heard Emmett complain about the blankets again.
Carlisle looked like he was ready to hit his head on the wall of his desk in annoyance and frustration.
"Edward, be so kind and help your brother before he breaks the house looking for the blankets. He knows perfectly well were your mother keeps them. Jasper and I can take over from here. I want him to get some hands on experience." Carlisle said.
Edward smirked. "Of course. I'll be back."
As Edward was walking out to the hallway, he saw Emmett standing on top of the chair trying to look on the high shelf.
"Emmett! What are you thinking!? That's Esme's good dining room chair! You're going to break it if you stand on it!" Edward screeched.
Edward was out the door in seconds.
"Okay sweetheart, do you mind if we do a basic medical check up on you? I want to make sure you're healthy. Other than having some injuries." Carlisle asked.
"I'm scared. Doctors scare me." Ava said softly.
"It's okay to be scared sweetheart. You have been so brave today. This exam won't hurt you. If you like, my son Jasper can do it for you instead of me. He is training to a doctor just like me. He is very gentle and good with his pittances." Carlisle said.
"You promise?" Ava asked.
"I promised. I will be here the whole time. This would be good experience for both of you." Carlisle said.
"Okay." Ava whimpered.
I gave Ava an encouraging smile and went to get a fresh pair of gloves on. I went to the sink and took my gloves off and washed my hands again. Making sure they are clean, I dried them and put on a fresh pair of lay text gloves. Careful not to snap them on since Ava doesn't like it.
Carlisle was sitting in the chair talking to her and asking questions. I hope he was going to help me with her. I was extremely nervous.
"Okay little one, it looks like Jasper is ready to start. Are you ready? I'll be here the whole time. This is the easy part." Carlisle told her.
"I'm scared. I don't want a checkup. I don't like doctors. I don't want to get poked with needles." Ava whimpers.
"Darlin, remember your little stuff puppy? You have him right?" I asked.
I was at the side of the bed. Brushing her bangs off of her forehead.
"I have him right here. His name is Patches." Ava said softly.
"Make sure you keep Patches close with you. What I am going to do won't hurt. If you get uncomfortable with me, just tell me and I will have my dad take over okay Darlin. Do you trust me?" I asked.
"I trust you Jasper." Ava said.
If my heart would be beating or if I could cry right know, I would be balling. This little girl, who hardly knows me, trusted me to take care of her and make her feel better. That's what I was going to do.