I was pacing back and forth, my tail swishing as I went. The others watched me.
Will you stop that? Embry asks
I bared my teeth at him. I can't help it, I just know Jake is doing something stupid.
An hour maybe two later or were we really sitting here all afternoon, we felt Jake rejoining us.
As we saw his thoughts there were no words for the images we saw in his head. My stomach heaved at the very images, I stood up my front legs already sprinting toward the river that ran on our side. Before my back legs got up.
I vomited those images of Bella were disgusting. She looked like skin and bones, not healthy at all. I tried to shake my feelings about the blonde leech standing over her guarding her. As my stomach heaved again, I listened to the others.
How can this be? What does it mean? What will it be?
Not safe. Not right. Dangerous.
Unnatural. Monstrous. An abomination.
After I got my stomach back under my control, I realized the pack was pacing in synchronization now, thinking as one. All but myself, Jake and Seth.
I turned to watch them, but staying close to the river just in case, my stomach decided to revolt again. None of them noticed.
The treaty doesn't cover this.
This puts everyone in danger.
I saw Bella's bruises, and Edward's face as he burn all Jake's images. What could they be thinking? What is Sam going to do?
They fear it, too.
But they won't do anything about it.
Protecting Bella Swan.
We can't let that influence us.
They were going on and on about how the Cullens wouldn't do anything and protecting the tribe and the town. To my silent horror they were planning on attacking tonight!
Wait. Jake thought, the circling paused then started back up.
I started to move forward, unable to help myself. I joined Seth and Jake in the middle of the circling pack. I stood on Jake's other side. He didn't spare a glance at me.
There's little time. Sam said
But—what are you thinking? You wouldn't attack them for breaking the treaty this afternoon. Now you're planning an ambush when the treaty is still intact? Jake asks.
This is not something the treaty anticipated, Sam answers. This is a danger to every human in the area. We don't know what kind of creature the Cullens have bred, but we know that it is strong and fast growing. And it will be too young to follow any treaty. Remember the newborn vampires we fought? Wild, violent, beyond the reach of reason or restraint. Imagine one like that, but protected by the Cullens.
We don't know—- Jake tried to interrupt.
"We don't know He agreed. And we can't take chances with the unknown in this case. We can only allow the Cullens to exist while we're absolutely sure that they can be trusted not to cause harm. This...thing cannot not be trusted.
They don't like it anymore then we do. Jake responds
I sank to the ground, trying to not listen but it was hard because they were in my head. Everything was happening so fast. I didn't want to fight the Cullens. I promised myself that I would obey the treaty. But Sam was the Alpha.
Before I knew it, Leah had Jake pissed off. She even pissed me off. I've come to like Bella, she was my friend. I snarled at Leah. As Jake started to pounce at her, but Sam stop him.
You will not be cruel to him, Leah. Sam commanded Bella's sacrifice is a heavy price, and we will all recognize that. It is against everything we stand for to take a human life. Making an exception to that code is a bleak thing. We will all mourn for what we do tonight.
I shook my head disagreeing, I couldn't do this. Please Jake realize you are the only one to refuse him. I didn't think the thought it was only emotions.
Tonight? Seth repeated Sam-I think we should talk about this some more. Consult with the Elders, at least. You can't seriously mean for us to-
We can't afford your tolerance for the Cullens now. There is no time for debate. You will do as you are told, Seth. Sam replied using the Alpha voice, then he turned the same tone on me. You will do the same, Alyssa. You are the one who studied the Cullens the most.
I found myself on my belly, helpless.
He turned on Jake them, reminding him of his duty to the tribe. Then Jake to was on his belly under Sam.
No member of the pack could refuse the Alpha.
I felt the strings pulling me, I couldn't fight them. I comply unwillingly to stand point with Sam, Paul and Jared.
But that is until I felt a sudden jolt. Jacob did it. He accepted his birth right.
No. Jacob disagreed with the Alpha tone. My blood started to sing as I felt it. I made my decision long ago. I was waiting for Jake to speak his mind to leave, so one another and myself could choose his side.
Sam jumped back a half step with a shocked, myself and the others stopped and watched. Seth glanced over at me, he could tell the plans that were beginning to form in my mind.
Jacob? What have you done? Sam asks
I won't follow you, Sam. Not for something so wrong. Jacob answers.
Sam stared at Jake stunned. You would...you would choose your enemies over your family?
They aren't-Jacob shook his head, They aren't our enemies. They never have been. Until I really thought about destroying them, thought it through, I didn't see that.
This isn't about them, Sam snarled with mind and voice. This is about Bella. She has never been the one for you, she has never chosen you, but you continue to destroy your life for her!
I let out a whimper at the accusation that was in Sam's thoughts. I saw Jake take in a huge breathe.
Maybe you are right. But you're going to destroy the pack over her, Sam. No matter how many of them survive tonight, they will always have murder on their hands! Jake exclaims
We have to protect our families! Sam snarled
I know what you've decided Sam. But you don't decide for me, not anymore. Jake replies
Jacob—you can't turn your back on the tribe. Sam tried to use the Alpha voice on Jake, but I could tell it didn't have any effect on Jacob anymore.
Ephraim Black's son was not born to follow Levi Uley's. Jacob responds
Is this it, then, Jacob Black? Sam's hackles rose and his muzzle pulled back from teeth.
I moved away as Paul and Jared snarled and bristled at Sam's sides. I wasn't a part of this.
Even if you can defeat me, the pack will never follow you! Sam growled
Jake jerked back and whine escaping his throat. Defeat you? I'm not going to fight you, Sam.
Then what's your plan? I'm not stepping aside so that you can protect the vampire spawn at the tribe's expense. Sam states
I'm not telling you to step aside. Jake responded
If you order them to follow- Sam began.
I bared my teeth then, angry. But didn't say a word. I took another step toward Jacob.
I'll never take anyone's will away from him. Jacob interrupted
Sam was doing just that. Taking away our will to choose what to do.
There cannot be more then one Alpha. The pack has chosen me. Will you rip us apart tonight? Will you turn your back on your brothers? Or will you end this insanity and join us again? Sam questioned
There he goes again not thinking about me and Leah, I took another step toward my future.
Two Alphas in the same pack is not good, I thought softly. No one paid attention.
There is only one Alpha for this pack. I'm not contesting that. I'm just choosing to go my own way. Jacob replies. I will stand between you and the Cullens. I won't just watch while the pack kills innocent—people. The pack is better then that. Lead them in the right direction, Sam.
Jacob then left the pack heading in the direction of the Cullens' land.
I snarled at Sam, I will not follow you anymore, Sam. I was raised better then that.
I severed the connection between my brother and joined Jacob's mind. Running after him with Seth at my side.
Wait up. My legs aren't as long as yours. Seth thought as we followed Jacob.
SETH! What do you think you're DOING? GO HOME! Jacob shouted then he felt my thoughts Alyssa? Same question
Yes, I answer calmly.
Seth looked at me, and I grinned at him. He then thought our answer at least part of mine. We've got your back, Jacob. I think you're right. And I'm not going to stand behind Sam when-
Oh yes you are the hell going to stand behind Sam! Get your furry butts back to La Push and do what Sam tells you to do. Jacob interrupts
No. Seth and I both thought together.
Go! Jacob exclaims
Is that an order, Jacob?
I felt a certain smugness as the question stop Jake.
I'm not ordering anyone to do anything. I'm telling you what you already know. Jake replies
Seth sat down on his haunches beside Jacob, as I stood near him. I'll tell you what I know—I know that it's awful quiet. Haven't you noticed?
Jacob's tail swished nervously. As we both realized it was just the three of us. But there was a lot of howling.
They haven't phased back. Seth said. Looks to me like separate packs aren't linked. Huh guess there was no reason for our fathers to know that before. 'Cause there was no reason separate packs before. Never enough wolves for two. Wow. It's really quiet. Sort of eerie. But also kind of nice, don't you think? I bet it was easier, like this, for Ephraim and Quil and Levi. Not such a babble with just three.
I looked at Jacob, Seth could talk for all of us.
Shut up, Seth. Jacob states
Yes, sir. Seth replies
Stop that! There are not two packs. There is THE pack, and then there is me. That's all. So you two can go home now. Jacob explains
If there aren't two packs, then why can we hear each other and not the rest? I think that when you turned your back on Sam, that was a pretty significant move. A change. And when Alyssa and I followed you away. I think that was significant, too. Seth reasons
You've got a point, Jacob conceded But what can change can change right back.
Seth and I got up and started trotting toward the east.
No time to argue about it now. We should be moving right along before Sam... Seth states
Jacob ran not really pushing himself as before. Seth and I fell in beside him. Seth holding the Second's traditional place on Jake's right flank, while I ran on his left.
I can run somewhere else, Seth states, his nose dipping a little. I didn't follow you because I was after a promotion.
Run wherever you want. Makes no difference to me. Jacobreplies.
There wasn't a sound of any of the others following. But we stepped it up. I was too focused trying not to hit a tree or something that could take a few hours to heal.
We run patrols Seth suggested as he followed Jacob's line of thoughts.
And what do we do f the pack challenges us? Jacob asks, Attack our brothers? Your sister?
no—we sound the alarm and fall back. Sethanswers
Good answer. But then what? I don't think... Jacob began, I followed those thoughts.
So did Seth.
I know, Seth agreed. I don't think I can fight them, either. But they won't be any happier with the idea of attacking us then we are with attacking them. That might be enough to stop them right there. Plus, there're only got eight of them now.
Stop being so...optimistic. It's getting on my nerves. Jacob replies
Mine too. I agree
No problem. You want me to be all doom and gloom, or just shut up? Seth asks
Just shut up. Jacob answers
can do Seth states
Really? Doesn't seem like it.
Seth was finally quiet
We were across the road and moving through the forest that ringed the Cullens' house.
Maybe we should be thinking something like "We come in peace." Seth suggests
that sounds like we'll aliens about to attack and probe the unsuspecting humans. I reply
go for it. Jacob agreed with Seth.
Edward? Seth asks, Edward, you there? Okay, I feel kinda stupid.
You sound stupid, too. Jacob replies
Yep, sure do. I agree
Think he can hear us? I ask, as we were about a mile out from the Cullens' territory
I think so. Hey, Edward, If you can hear me—circle the wagon, bloodsucker. You've got a problem. Jacob called out.
As we broke through the trees, Edward with Jasper and Emmett flanking him stood on the porch, they were snow white in the pale light.
"Jacob? Seth? Alyssa? What's going on?" Edward asks,
Jacob step up, Seth and I whined quietly, hesitating, and then we step back behind Jake.
Jacob replayed the confrontation with Sam, moving through it backwards. Seth and I gave another side to the story.
We stopped as we got to the part about the 'abomination' because Edward hissed furiously and leaped off the porch.
"They want to kill Bella?" He snarled flatly
Emmett and Jasper snarled at us misunderstanding the question. They were right next to him, in a second, teeth bared at us.
Hey, now. Seth and I both thought, backing away.
"Em, Jazz—not them! The others. The pack is coming." Edward explained.
Emmett turned to Edward "What's their problem?"
"The same one as mine." Edward hissed "But they have their own plan to handle it. Get the others. Call Carlisle! He and Esme have to get back here now."
I let a whimper escape my throat, they were separated
"They aren't far," Edward assured me and Jake
I'm going to go take a look, Seth states, Run the western perimeter.
"Will you be in danger, Seth?" Edward asks
Seth and Jake glanced at each other,
Don't think so, they thought as one,
Maybe I should go. Just in case... Jacob adds
They'll be less likely to challenge me, Seth pointed out. I'm just a kid to them.
You're just a kid to me, kid. Jacob replies.
I'm outta here. You need to coordinate with the Cullens. Seth states, as ran off.
I got his back, I state and Seth groaned. I chased after him.
We ran the western perimeter,
No body out here, Seth reported All's quiet on the western front.
They might go around. Jake states
We'll make a loop. I reply
we ran until we could scent vampires. We told Jake but he wanted us to wait...Seth didn't. It was Carlisle and Esme. I rolled my eyes at the shocked expressions of the two vampires as a naked fifteen year old boy appeared in front of them.
He didn't do anything for me, this was like catching my little brother changing.
After Seth explained Carlisle and Esme ran off.
I looked at him,
"Alright, give me some room to phase. Overprotective sister." Seth states,
I backed away and waited for him to phase.
Overprotective? I'm saving my own tail by following you, kid. I thought at him. Leah would shred me and Jake to kibble if you were hurt.
Argue later. Jacob states
Yep, Carlisle and Esme. Boy, were they surprised to see me! They're probably inside by now. Carlisle said thanks. Seth reported
He's a good guy Jake responds
Yeah. That's one of the reasons why we're right about this. Seth replies,
I sent a thoughtless agreement.
Hope so. Jake states
Why are you so down, Jake? I ask
I bet Sam won't bring the pack tonight. He's not going to launch a suicide mission. Seth thought,
Seth and I probed further into Jake's thoughts as we ran the whole place.
Oh Jake. I whispered, I made my mind up that Jake will never be alone. If he went full wolf again, I will follow him.
You think Bella's going to die anyway. Seth whispered
Yeah, she is Jake replies
Poor Edward. He must be crazy. Seth states
Literally Jake agrees
We read Jake's memories in astonishment.
Woah...that's creepy. I thought.
Seth started howling then. Oh, Man! No way! You did not! That just plain sucks ol' rocks, Jacob! And you know it, too! I can't believe you said you'd kill him. What is that? You have to tell him no.
Shut up, shut up, you idiot! They're going to think the pack is coming! Both Jacob and I exclaims.
Oops! Seth cut off mid-howl.
Jacob wheeled and started running back to the house. Just keep out of this, Seth. Both of you take the whole circle for now.
Like we have another choice. I thought. But I was doing what I felt was right and keep track of what Jacob saw through the window of the Cullens' house. Bella was worse, she was hooked up with IV's and the living room looked like a hospital set up.
DarkPriestess66: apparently, I have to ask for reviews. So please review. Me no own half of the chapter, it's just Alyssa's P.O.V...just wait until Leah shows up and both girls gang up on Jake.