The Mental Defense

Featuring Jacob's PoV, Old Elder Quil's PoV, Billy's PoV

(JPoV)

I entered Old Elder Quil's after washing my hands from the encounter with Paul.

(Flashback Moment)

Paul stood there with his hands up. "Jacob, I said I was sorry!" he shouted.

I marched up to him and I nailed him straight in the face.
"You are sorry for threatening her!" I roared. I punched his face again. "You are sorry for telling her to fucking leave."

I then threw three more punches.

"You are sorry for telling her about the imprint when I told you she was not ready." I roared out. I felt myself shaking violently. That is when Sam intervened with his Alpha order.

Jacob, Go get cleaned up and I will go grab Bella.

I left to get cleaned up. I made Paul bleed enough for Bella's sake. But I heard Sam's Order to Paul before I left.

Paul, you are going to do night Patrols for the next few weeks. On top of that you will apologize to Bella. In Junction with this all, you are not allowed anywhere near her alone!

(End of Flashback)

I see Paul with a bloodied rag and I sit down at a recliner far from him.

"Jacob…" Paul started to say.

"Save it, I really do not want to hear much from you" I growled.

He fell silent and just nodded.

"So what are we doing here?" Quil asked as he walked through the door.

"It is something Emily told Sam about when she asked Bella about Leeches." I replied

"What did she say?" Embry asked behind Quil.

"That the Leech that she dated could read minds but it could not read her mind." I commented quietly.

"Seriously?!" Quil exclaimed.

"Talk about not having to be invaded." Embry commented.

"Well When Sam talked to Billy he suggested coming here and testing a theory." I said quietly.

"What theory might that be?" Quil and Embry asked in Unison.

"That the Mental Defense she has is blocking the imprint from happening." Billy commented as he rolled into the room.

"So are we going to test it out today?" I asked

"No, today is to test the strength of it. If it weak enough for Old Elder Quil to open up then we will attempt to do I tonight. But if it is as strong as I think it is we are going to wait till the night of the full moon to call out to all spirits we can to get help opening her mind." Billy explained.

"Is that going to be safe for her?" I asked my father quietly.

"We will do as much as we can to make sure nothing goes wrong my son. Or do you doubt Old Elder Quil?" He asked me.

"No, Dad I don't I just want to make sure it won't do anything to her that we can't reverse." I muttered.

"I am going back to see if he needs anything!" Billy proclaimed and left.

I proceeded to get up and pace around a little bit wondering where Bella and Sam where at. It was only till I heard the roaring of that familiar engine come up the drive did I sigh. Sam entered followed by Bella. She looked up to see everyone in the room and then her eyes fell on me. She ran towards me and wrapped me in a hug faster than I thought she could.

"Oh Jake I am so sorry for running out of your house!" She muttered as I felt a few small tears run against my chest.

"Bells, you don't have anything to be sorry for." I muttered and hugged her a little tighter. "I do for not telling you about the Imprinting business. I just did not think you were ready for it that is all."

"That is okay Jacob, but for next time can we not keep anymore secrets from me? Especially if they involve me…" She begged with her eyes.

"You got it Honey" I muttered kissing her forehead.

"Bella, I do believe Paul has something to say this morning for his actions." Sam commented quietly.

She turned around and I stepped to the side to watch this unfold. I sat there and saw her eyes filled with anger.

Remind me not to piss her off! Quil thought through pack mind. The rest of us nodded silently.

"Bella" He said slowly "I am sorry for what I did this morning!"

She walked over to him and smacked him. Not once but twice without breaking a single bone.

"Now you are forgiven you asshole" she muttered and came back to me.

Paul looked to Sam and he shook his head.

"You had that coming to you" Sam chuckled.

"Can I leave now?" Paul asked irritated to no end about being slapped by a woman.

"Go" I commented and Sam just nodded. With Paul gone we all burst into laughter as we kept replaying Bella smacking Paul.

"Well, I guess the Guest of Honor has finally arrived" Billy commented as he rolled into the house.

"Hey Billy!" Bella greeted with a smile.

"Hello Bella!" he returned the greeting with much warmth.

"So Billy can you tell me why I am here at Old Elder Quil's home?" She asked with curiosity filling her voice.

"Well we have a theory about your mental mute being something completely different" He explained.

"Oh, what is you guys theory on my mental muteness?" She commented

"We have a reason to believe that it might actually be a Mental Defense. Something that protects your mind from other peoples invasion of it." Billy continued.

"Which has led us to theorize that it is blocking an imprint" Billy finished.

"So are we going to see who my imprint is tonight?" Bella asked confused.

"No, tonight we are going to see how strong your Mental Defense is" Billy commented 'That is you will allow us the chance to Bella."

"I give you all permission." She said quietly.

(BBPoV)

"Well then my dear would you help me down the ramp to the small shed in the yard?" I asked gently.

She nodded and began to push me to the backyard.

"Are you scared Bella?" I asked gently Billy.

"Yea, if it is a mental shield that you all are proclaiming it to be. Will there be a way to lift it to see if I am supposed to be Jacob's Imprint?" she asked quietly.

"We are going to check all the pack members who have not imprinted. But I think I can say this with the Spirit's Blessing. That you are Jacob's Imprint." I said confidently.

"I hope you are right about this Billy" she mumbled.

We soon reached the door at the end of our conversation. I knocked on the door and Quil opened the door.

"Come in." He ushered.

"Quil this is Bella" I muttered.

"I can tell Billy. I am not blind yet" he joked.

"Well Bella, Now is the time to turn back if you have any doubts" I muttered.

(OEQPoV)

"I am just as curious about this as you are Billy. I trust that Elder Quil will be careful with me" She said confidently with a twinge of fear.

"I promise you Bella. I will protect you" I muttered.

She held out her hand I took it and sat next to me. I then began to explain to her what is going to happen.

"I am going to dunk your forehead and hair into water, and then I will spread these ashes on your forehead. You will have to relax while I do this. Do you understand this Bella" I asked her gently.

She nodded gently and I guided her with my hands.

"Billy Light those incenses" I muttered quickly. He followed and had them lit before I began.

"O, Great Spirits from the Far Beyond hear my Call!" I cried out.

I proceeded to dip her head in water.

"O, Spirits of the Water!" I called.

I then dipped my thumb in the ash and proceeded to draw my thumb over her forehead.

"O, Spirits of the Earth!" I called out.

I then moved her forehead to the spot where a ray of sun.

"O, Spirits of the Sky!" I set her down.

"O, Great Spirits from the Far Beyond, of the Water, of the Earth, and of the Sky! Reveal us the Mysteries of this young soul!" I called out.

I felt the power of our ancestors flow around me and it revealed a film that encased Bella completely from head to toe.

I felt my inner curiosity take over as I reached at the film and began to slowly tug at it. The film reacted by snapping back into place as if I never disturbed it at all.

"I believe we have our answer my dear friend Billy." I replied.

"Bella my dear go wash your face my dear" I murmured as I shook her awake.

She nodded and left Billy and I alone.

"Is it strong enough to stop an imprint?" He asked quietly.

"Oh yes, that shield is quite strong and very powerful. I will have to ask Sam and Jarred to help me if we are going to open her mind." I commented.

"Then I guess we are meeting on the Full Moon to try this once more?" he asked of me.

"To ensure that if she is an imprint to anyone here we are going to have to Billy" I muttered.

I got up and opened the door to the shed. I then proceeded to whistle to let Quil, my grandson know we needed help back to the house.

Quil and Sam came out of the house and proceeded to help us.

O Great Spirits please let us be successful in our endeavors! I prayed.

A/N: Sorry for the Shorter chapter but I do hope you enjoy it.