Kuri swallowed her tears and nodded. She headed back to the shrine, but stopped when she saw three people in front of the Black Garage.
That was Claire! She was chatting it up with Quil and Embry!
Jake growled menacingly. "Stay away from them you witch!"
Kuri glared at him. "That's an insult to witches."
Jake did a somersault in the air.
"Show off." Kuri said in the corner of her mouth, and headed over. "Hello Claire."
"Do I know you?" Claire looked confused. "I just moved in…"
"Yes." Kuri said and placed a blazing hand on her chest.
Claire vanished.
Claire sat up in bed, in a cloud of smoke. She coughed and hacked.
Where was everyone? She wandered around the smoking house, and found them asleep—no, dead!—in their beds.
The blue haired girl approached. "Hello Claire. Are you ready, or are you going to run again?"
"Wh-Where's my family?" Claire asked, confused. "What did you do to them?!"
Ninako sighed. "Your campfire ran wild and set fire to the house last night. No one felt any pain, as they died. Not even you."
"I-I'm dead?"
Ninako nodded. "Your Mom and Dad miss you. Won't you come with me?"
Claire started to cry. "I caused s-so much trouble! How can I go to where they are?!"
Ninako smiled gently. "We don't take into account vengeful spirits." She extended a hand.
Claire took it, and went into the light.
Back in the real world, Jacob reappeared.
Kuri grabbed him and hugged him.
"You did it…" Jake kissed her all over.
Kuri giggled. "Jaaaaake…"
Jacob kissed her again. "I'm here."