A/N - Hey fans welcome back; writer's block really does suck. But without further delay here is Chapter 19. You guys are closer to the end than you know
Rated M for Violence, Coarse Language and Lemons
I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE TWILIGHT CHARACTERS
Chapter 19 - So Maybe
It suddenly all made sense; why Irina spared mine and Bella's life. She knew that Cynthia was my sister but she didn't know Carlisle until much later and I came into the picture.
"So are you-" I asked
"A vampire; yes. Ever since I was a child I could see dead people and it wasn't until I met Irina and she helped me harness my ability. Every supernatural creature werewolf, vampire; I can feel when they pass and when they are in limbo,"
"Why am I in limbo? I saved Paul by sucking out the venom before it spread and killed him," I stated confused out of my mind
"Your body is fighting itself to stay alive; I saw you the first time in limbo. You had werewolf strength and now the venom and the werewolf blood is fighting for dominance."
I was taken aback; how was I supposed to get out of this limbo. I couldn't help think how Kyle was taking all of this was he trying to bring me back, did he give up. I didn't even get to tell him I loved him. Because I did. I do. He was there through my worst times, my good times; when I almost died the first time and I hope that he was sticking around.
KPOV
It has been almost a month since Alice has been "in limbo" as Carlisle explained. This means that because she still had werewolf blood in her system and the venom she sucked out of Paul's arm. Carlisle had brought her to Alaska where the Denali clan; allies to the Cullens reside and where the remaining members of the Cullen Clan resided. I barely left her side; I wanted to be next to her when she woke up. She looked so peaceful when she slept. I wish I could feel her; feel her fingertips touch my skin, her sweet breath on my face when she spoke. I miss her so much. I mean company-wise and not to mention with Edward being gone had made the house very quiet.
"You know she's not going to magically wake up," she said I turned to see Rosalie at the door. She looked sad. I stood up thinking she was going to kick me out. Maybe I had overstayed my welcome.
"It's okay," she assured I sat back down and looked at Alice; still no movement or any sign of life. "Just you haven't known her long and yet you stay here by her side," she sighed "You'd think that Jasper; the love of her life would sense that his ex-mate is in trouble and she might not make it. But here you are,"
I chuckled and sighed
"Is that your way of saying thank you," I smirked; she chuckled and stood up straight from the beam she had leaned on.
"Just because you saved my sister doesn't mean I'll be nice, dog," she smirked
and left the room. I grasped Alice's hand and kissed it. I think it was about time that I go home to see my mom and Paul and the pack.
"Alice, I will be back soon," I whispered and kissed her forehead; I grabbed my jacket from the chair and walked downstairs to see Carlisle with a bunch of glass test tubes with a white liquid in them. He turned to me and smiled; he had a syringe in his hand.
"Kyle, I'm going to try and see what is going on in Alice's body. I have a dozen of my venom in these tubes and I need your blood since that's how she became half-mortal," he smiled in hope that maybe we could figure out how to reverse the process.
"Yeah, sure," I smiled, I sat on the stool and waited for him to take some of the blood
"You know, Alice is very lucky she has you," he smiled
"Honestly, she saved me; she was like fresh air after being suffocated by gusts of winds," I sighed; then flinched as the silver needle entered my vein. Once he got the blood; he nodded and smiled.
"Well I will call you if there are any changes in her condition," he said in a reassuring tone
I nodded and walked out of the house
Once I finally got back to La Push, the people were slowly rebuilding what had been broken and mourning those we lost. Once I got to my house my mom ran out to greet me.
"Oh, I'm so glad you are home," she sighed hugging me tightly, she pulled back and held me there
"Is Paul?" I asked hesitantly. I feel guilty that I haven't been to the hospital since I left with Carlisle and Alice.
"I was actually on my way there right now to read to him; maybe he will finally wake up," she sighed
It's funny how the human relationship, despite how Paul treated my mom; still remains here for him. I watched as she picked up her purse and we walked back outside. She got in the car and I jumped in after. As we started to drive, I looked at my mom and sighed
"I know what your thinking," she started, I cocked my head in confusion
"Despite what Paul has said over the last few years; I have many years over how many good times we've had. With both of you. I still love your brother regardless. That is unconditional love," she smiled as her eye teared up
I sighed and pondered my thoughts. Once we got to Sue Clearwaters's house. Sue welcomed us in and led us to an extra bedroom where Paul lay, Leah was sleeping on his chest. My mom went over to Leah and woke her up slightly, I sighed and leaned against the door frame. Once Leah woke up she looked up at my mom and smiled; then she looked at me and stood up.
"Hey mom, I'm gonna step outside," I said, she turned and nodded
I nodded and quickly stepped out; as I walked I felt Leah slowly trying to catch up to me. Once I made it outside the Clearwater home, I leaned against the beam of the house.
"Hey! " she called. I stopped and turned to see her walking towards me; I ignored that she was standing behind me. I sat on the steps and she joined me.
"How's Alice?" she asked cautiously, I scoffed and looked over at her
"Wouldn't you like to know," I smirked
"I'm just trying to make conversation," she whispered defensively
We continued to sit in awkward silence and I was about to stand up to go walk around away from her because you could cut the tension with a knife. That's how awkward it got.
"Listen, Kyle," she started, this should be good. I turned to look at her and crossed my arms
"I'm sorry, I didn't know how you felt. You really did love me and I didn't deserve it. You were way too good for me and I'm sorry I ever made you feel like you weren't good enough,"
I looked at her dumbfounded; she had finally admitted that she was wrong after all these years. But I was sad in the process that I ended up resenting Paul for a woman I thought loved me but really loved Paul and Sam at the same time.
I pulled her in for a hug and she was rigid at first I guess shocked at the fact that I just hugged her but then she relaxed.
"I forgive you," I whispered, she sighed shallowly and pulled back. She kissed my lips one last time before she got up and walked back into the house. I felt an instant weight lifted off my shoulder; I didn't have to carry this chip on my shoulder anymore. I now knew that it was time to sit next to Paul.
I finally got back to Paul's room, where my mom nor Leah was anywhere to be found; I sat down next to him and leaned against his bed
"Hey brother, yeah I know it took me long enough. I'm sorry; I did really want to see you but we both said some things that we didn't mean. You've been a great brother and the last few years have been tough, to say the least, but I hope when you wake up we can make up for lost time,"
I looked at Paul's face hoping for a response but still nothing. I stood up and was going to walk out.
"Kyle.." Paul whispered
I turned and went back towards his bedside; I got the water and tilted the cup to his lips. He drank it cautiously and I put the cup down.
"You finally came," he smiled slightly
"I'm sorry I didn't come sooner," I sighed sitting down next to him
"We both said things that we wish we could take back; I can't believe even after all this mom came and took care of me and Leah," he swallowed and looked over at me, his eyes were starting to tear up. I had never seen this side of Paul; I haven't seen this side of him since we were kids.
"I thought I wasn't gonna make it; I had saved the l- Alice. But I quickly felt a burning sensation in my hand and I just knew that I might not make it. Vampire bites kill werewolves. Alice saved me is she-?" he paused in order to see my reaction.
I sighed and sat up in my chair
"She's been under, she's in a coma or something. Whatever happened after she saved you; she was cold as ice she wouldn't wake up. They've been monitoring her but she hasn't woke up," I explained
"She could die because of me," he started sobbing
"It's not your fault. Paul, it was an accident," I said feeling my emotions seep through
"I was horrible to her; I was the worst and I didn't support you. I really hurt you and I'm sorry, Kyle. We used to be tight as thieves and I let a girl come between us. I've been shit to everyone; maybe it was not having my dad around that made it worse or that he never put in the effort to care but I know I don't want to be like him. I want to experience what you have with Alice,"
"Paul, what's gotten into you?" I asked cautiously
"I almost died and felt like I was slipping away already; at that point, I was ready to die and then she saved me," he cried
"You were worth saving, Alice saw that," I nodded in reassurance
He started talking again but stopped. His eyes began to roll in the back of his head and he started to seize.
"Sue!" I yelled. I didn't hear anyone. I couldn't hear anyone in the house. I held his head as he convulsed making sure he wasn't going to bite his tongue off. Then he suddenly went limp.
"Paul!" I yelled; I shook him and he wasn't responding; I listened and I couldn't hear his heartbeat anymore.
I started compressions; I did the same pattern of compressions on his chest and still nothing.
"Paul, please! I can't lose you too," I begged, feeling myself tear up. I didn't have time to go to the hospital; he wouldn't make it. I kept doing compressions harder and harder.
"Oh my- Paul," my mom sounded from behind; I turned my head as I stopped compressions. I looked at her and then back at Paul's lifeless body.
"Mom," I sounded as tears flooded my eyes
Then I turned back to see Paul and his eyes were closed.
"I'm so sorry," I whispered feeling my tears slide down my face
I saw my mom falling over and I caught her; she was sobbing. I supported her out of the room and decided to take her downstairs. I looked back once more and he was still lying there lifeless.
"I gotta call the ambulance," she whispered; I shook my head
"I'll call," I whispered. Still in utter shock. Paul was dead.
Once we made it to the stairs and she turned back to the room and gasped.
"He's gone," she said in shock
I turned and I suddenly smelled a different stench in the house. I shielded my mom and she grasped my hand. Suddenly, a figure ran at me and pushed me down the stairs; my mom screamed as I released her hand. I tumbled down the stairs; landing at the bottom on my back slamming on my head on the hardwood floor. I looked up to see Paul had grabbed our mom and was biting her neck, her blood spilling to the floor. Her face contorted in pain and her face was pale. I got up wincing in pain; I was quick enough that once Paul let her go snapping her neck in the process; I caught her lifeless body. I started shaking and looked up at Paul; his eyes were a red amber color and his mouth was covered in blood. His eyes were in tears and his face was contorted with shock and anguish.
"What have I done," he whispered his hands going on his face smearing the bloodstains
"Oh my goodness," Sue gasped in shock "What happened!?"
I turned to see her standing at the front door; she had dropped all the groceries. I looked back up at Paul but he was already gone. I looked down at my mom and cried. Just like that someone I loved was gone. I couldn't let Paul get away too; I gently laid my mom on the ground and ran out the door trying to follow Paul's stench.
"Kyle," Sue yelled after me
I ran into the forest cover behind Paul; he was a lot faster now. What was going on?
"Paul! Wait!" I called; he looked back and kept running.
As I tried catching up I realized he had taken the path where the cliff ends and then begins on the other side of the river. It was a far jump and I knew he wasn't going to make it.
"Paul! Stop please!" I begged
Then he jumped as I stopped at the edge of the cliff; I watched as he was in the air then landed on the other side. That jump was humanly and even wolf gene impossible.
Paul stopped and turned around to look at me. Then sighed and ran off. Leaving me standing there.
