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"You were worried about me." I said for the ninth time since he released me from his embrace. I was still had the same smug smile on my face and he was ready to rip his head off in frustration.
"No I wasn't" Jasper grumbled, still mad at himself for reasons I didn't know.
"Then why did you hug me?" I asked self-satisfied.
"Would you just drop it?" he snapped.
I pretended to mull this over of a moment. "No" I told me.
"I was worried, yes" I was about to rub it in his face. "But that was only because if you died I would have to explain to Alice and Rosalie how I let that happened, then have to deal with the wolves because they won't be happy."
"Mmhummm." I hummed. He sighed.
We walked in silence.
"They didn't hurt you did they?" He asked after awhile.
"Uh…" should I tell him how I'm still alive? If the boy wanted the Cullen's to know he was here he wouldn't have ran off so fast. He saved my life; I owed him that much didn't I? "No, I out ran them." I lied. Jasper watched me for a minuet and I was starting to think that he was going to call me out on my lie.
"Good." There was another pause. "No more racing and next time... don't lie to me, your not the only one with a gift, remember that." he looked sad.
"but-"
"I don't need to know how you got away from the wolves. I'm just glad you did."
"Thank you" I whispered. He sighed again and I noticed he was walking rather close to me, almost protectively and for some reason I liked it.
"And," he took a deep breath "I'm sorry about this morning." he voice cracked on the apology as his fingers brushed the scare he left on my neck. I was touched. He went to wanting to rip my throat out to being happy I was alive in two days. And when he pulled me into a half hug as we walked home, I found myself hugging him back.
"She's getting attached A, we need to get her out now!" C roared. A's eyes flashed dangerously.
"I am fully aware of that brother," he spat "but we have to wait for Victoria to distracted the Cullen's long enough." A snarled in frustration.
"That Jasper is already attached to her; he won't let her go willingly… And then there's our young boy we have to factor in he already considers her his." M.
A.. cursed in Italian. "This is becoming much too complicated."
"Your not going to hurt her are you?" someone squeaked. All eyes turned to see who had interrupted them.
"No my young Missy we won't harm a hair her head. She's going to be a magnificent addition to our guard." A.
"And when I'm done helping you I get to live and you won't tell her right?"
"What ever you want dear, as long as you keep distorting the psychics visions of us and the army you may ask what ever you want of us." A.. smiled.
Missy nodded and turned to go when C and M exchanged glances. M touched A's hand for a moment.
"Ah, Missy, before you go is there anything at all you can tell us about Gwen; what she likes, dislikes, a weak spot perhaps?"
Missy hesitated; she was betraying her best friend. Yet she had to, otherwise she would be deemed useless and killed on the spot. "She doesn't have a weak spot." A. sighed and a very large figure stepped forward. "but," Missy quickly added, "she did crave more blood then the others …when she was at the warehouse." forgive me Gwen.
Every one was home when Jasper and I arrived. Well every one except Edward, he was still out with his human. How he stands to be near her is beyond amazing; I would have ripped her throat out a long time ago… oh great now my throat burned.
Emmett was suddenly right in my face, mere inches away.
"I thought you were taking her hunting Jazz." Emmett said confused.
"I did Emmett, what are you talking about?" Jasper walked back over to me and stooped down to look me in the eyes. "That's not possible. She's been hunting all morning her eye can't be getting dark yet." Emmett stood up and scratched his head, then shrugged.
"Guess she just has an appetite like you Jazz, you want me to take her out?" Jasper stood up quite fast.
"No, no. She's my… responsibility." he sounded a bit panicked.
"So I don't have to take her off your hands." We all turned around.
Edward and his human stood on the threshold of the garage. The human was behind Edward looking underneath his arm, to get a good look at me I suppose.
"No that won't be necessary anymore Edward." Jasper put a warning hand on my shoulder and gave a squeeze.
A soft breeze blew through the door around them and carrying the humans scent to my nose. She smelt so mouth-watering. My teeth throbbed with anticipation and the bitter venom pooled in my mouth; I needed something sweet and she was standing right there. A primal snarl ripped through the room and it took me a moment to realize it was mine and that I was moving forward. A hand grabbed my shoulder and yanked me back.
Then I was on the ground, and there was a weight on me. Jasper had pinned me to the ground and was laying flush on top of me. I growled up at him and snapped my teeth inches from his face. I suddenly felt calm, and I couldn't even be mad at him for forcing it on me.
I was completely and utterly calm. I looked up at him and he was smiling, I gave a half smile. He staid on top of me till the humans sent was completely gone from the room.
"You good now?" He asked. I nodded and he got up off me. Edward and Bella were gone. I laid at Jasper and Emmett's feet and as soon as Jasper stopped pumping calm through my veins, I felt horrible. My throat burned again.
I jumped up to my feet and Jasper was ready with an it-wasn't-you-fault speech. I ran to my room before he could start it. When I heard him follow me I slammed the door shut. I could hear Alice assure him I needed time alone. Good Alice.
I had been out hunting all morning and yet I still tried to kill that damn human! How did they stand it? Why was Edward in love with his food anyway? It's his fault I'm like this! If he had enough sense to have relationships with your own species then none of this would've happened! I was getting ready to rip a bed post off when I movement in the corner caught my eye.
Edward sat in the corner of my room on my piano bench. He'd heard everything I was just thinking yet he wasn't looking at me or the piano really, he was just spaced out and I wondered briefly if he knew I was in the room.
"I'm full aware of your presence." He murmured.
"Um, hey about earlier-"
"Don't. It was my fault; I shouldn't have brought her inside." He was still staring at the keys.
"Where is it now?" I asked sitting down on my bed.
"With the wolves."
"You left it alone with those things!"
"She." He emphasized his human was not an IT. "Is at a bonfire."
We sat in silence for several minuets. This isn't awkward. I thought after awhile. Edward's turned to face me.
"It wasn't awkward till you said that." he snapped.
"I didn't say anything." I snapped back. There was a pause, and for a moment I thought this might turn into a fight.
"Fair enough." He shrugged, turning back to the piano. I waited a few more minutes before I thought 'Are you just going to stair at my piano all night, or is there a reason you in my room?' Edward looked at me as if he forgot I was here. "Um no, I want to ask you a question." I gestured for him to ask away.
"What exactly did you do to Carlisle yesterday?" he asked. It took me a moment to answerer; I honestly have no idea what I did to him or why he collapsed like that.
"I don't know." it came out in a whisper.
"You have to know!" Edward was on his feet, slowly making his way over to me. "I saw what you saw. You found memories that have been forgotten for over three hundred years. You know everything he knows after only five seconds. You even cut off his motor skills!" He was crouched down in front of me, staring me down. "You have to know what you did." he sounded a bit frantic.
"I don't know how I did it or what that was! We lock eyes for a moment and the next thing I know I'm watching a four year old Carlisle walk with his dad in London." Edward pinched to bridge of his nose and squeezed his eyes shut.
"Well we're going to find out tomorrow." He decided and walked to the door. "Get some rest." he muttered before disappearing down the hall to his own room. The door swung shut.
I sat there for a long time. I heard Edward leave to pick up his blood bag, and the rest of the Cullen's playing games to pass the night. I finally grew bored with sitting and walked around my room.
How did I get into Carlisle head? Was my gift going to change again or was that it? I wonder if it's normal for gifts to shift around like mine. What was my gift any way? First I could just see if I could trust people. Then I saw quick flashes of Jasper's life. Now I can get into peoples minds! It didn't make sense they weren't connected at all!
It's this stupid eye; I covered it with my hand. It's been nothing but trouble since I was turned. I fell back onto the floor, probably leaving a dent, and looked up and out the skylight. What was wrong with me?
I turned on some soft classical music and climbed into bed; this was a habit I don't think I'll be able to break. After I snuggled under the covers and turned off the light I closed my eyes and pretended my life was normal again. Then all too soon it was morning and Edward was calling me down stairs. I sighed and got out of bed. I wore black skinny jeans and a Sinful Anjo sweatshirt.
I took my time going down stairs walking at a slow, even for humans, pace. Edward was sitting in the family room when I finally made it down stairs. He and Emmett were watching the news. They were talking about the continuing deaths and disappearances in Seattle. Apparently they'd found the bus we attacked. Of course there would be no bodies; those were most likely at the bottom of a lake under a rock. My mouth went dry, that was my last human hunt and I missed the taste so much.
"I'll take you hunting later." Edward said, still facing the TV. "Come sit down." He waved me over.
I sat in the love seat that somebody had moved to be facing the main couch Edward and Emmett were currently on. I waited till the report was over, witch was very uncomfortable. Edward and Emmett shoot me side glances every time the news lady mentioned how bloody the bus was and how polices are still baffled as to where the bodies are.
I didn't feel bad about what I did, I missed it even. Of course I wouldn't do it again for the sake of staying alive with the Cullen's. Not on purpose anyway. Edward smirked. I bared my teeth slightly and that smirk became a smug smile. I flipped him the finger and he chuckled.
Emmett stood up.
"Can we get this over with, I have thing I want to do today?" He asked. Edward nodded and stood as well.
They walked out the back door and I followed. We stood in the middle of the large meadow behind a stream that ran behind the house. Emmett was standing across from me and Edward was behind me, like he was coaching.
"Ok Gwen… try to overshadow Emmett." Edward ordered.
"I'll try."
At a first glance I saw that I could trust Emmett. I didn't look him in the eyes just yet as I concentrated. Small images of his life floated around him just like they did with Jasper. I took a deep breath and looked him in the eye.
I was surprised by how fast his mind enveloped around me, his was much less complicated then Carlisle's. I already knew most of what was in here. When he was new to this life he killed a lady while she was picking apples. He had been on a walk with Rose when the wind had blown the wrong way, it happened so fast. I was his only real regret. Enough with is memories Gwen. See what else you can do. Edward was talking but I didn't hear him through my ears, I heard him through Emmett's. Nether the less I did was he asked and pulled away from his memories.
The moment I did I felt something tugging, pulling me, like I was folding ropes? I let them go and I heard a familiar thud. Your controlling him now Gwen! He fell, Pick him back up. I found the ropes again and tried to make him stand but he was too heavy. What are you doing? Another voice entered, distracting me. The ropes suddenly yanked and I was ripped from Emmett's mind.
"That was awesome!" Emmett cheered. "How did you do that?" I shrugged
"Jasper you just distracted her, what do you want?" Edward was clearly annoyed.
"Well my fledgling wasn't in the house. I was just trying to find her." He called me a baby bird again! I would've growled but three to one… I decided not to. Edward turned his attention back to us.
"Again." he commanded.
I locked eyes with Emmett again. I found my around much easier this time. I quickly found the same ropes and took fold of them. One slipped out of my grasp and I heard the thud. I dropped the other ropes and picked up the first one that fell. I concentrated hard and pulled the rope. Good he's on his feet. Try to make him walk. Edward said. Don't over do it Gwen. Jasper warned. I tried to say Okay but Emmett was the one who said it. I think that's enough for today. Jasper said. I put the ropes down and slid out of Emmett's mind. I was exhausted.
A. "See why we need her brothers?"
M. "She is very impressive indeed."
C. "And she'll soon be ours."
"That was amazing ." Jasper smiled. He was about to say something else but Edward held a hand up to stop him. He made a gesture to listen.
There was a something in the woods and it was coming this way. Edward, Emmett, Jasper and I stood together to face what was coming. A man, big and tall, came into the clearing. I couldn't help but notice he wasn't wearing a shirt or the huge wolves that flanked him. I recognized one of then as the wolf who found me in the tree, his teeth were barred and he was snarling, like the rest of them. Edward stepped forward.
"What is the meaning of this Sam? Your pack can't change on our land." His voice rang out and echoed around the meadow. A sense of calm drifted around; I glanced at Jasper and he nodded. The wolves stopped their snarls but were still alert.
"A member of your coven was on our land yesterday." Sam said. "That one," He pointed at me. "She knocked out Seth and temporarily took away our sight."
"That wasn't…" I stopped before I admitted that that boy saved me. Edward shoot me a glare.
"Gwen can't take away sight." Edward informed them.
"Regardless she was on our land, so she is ours to kill." Jasper and Emmett blacked me from them.
"Gwen is new to this life and this coven; we didn't have a chance to inform her of the boundaries or our treaty." Jasper said.
"She's new to this life?" Sam asked.
"Yes, but we didn't change her, if that's what your thinking." Emmett said. "We found her a few days ago." Sam clearly didn't believe him.
"I'd like to hear this from Carlisle." Sam said.
"Of course, meet us here to night and we will explain her better for you." Jasper said.
Sam nodded and he and the wolves faded back into the woods. They didn't turn their backs till they were a safe distance from us. We waited till they were done before we ran back home.
SO sorry this chapter took so long! I watched Eclipse a few times and my block is gone! still open to ideas. TEN REVIWS till I start next chapter. R and R.
