This probably the fastest I've updated! Kudo's to me! First off, I wanted to thank everyone for reviewing the last chapter - Can you believe there's over 200 now! That was a big reason I wanted to get this to you now.
I'm sorry that there may be mistakes in this... it still doesn't have a beta so if there's anyone out there wanting to take this for beta'ing... let me know!
Disclaimer (since I forgot it last time...): S. Meyers owns all! I just get to play around...
[Bella's POV]
"I figured out who my imprint was and I'm hoping that I'm correct in saying that you have imprinted on me…?"
I stood in front of Sam waiting for him to say something to me… anything would actually be better than just the silence. When I looked into his eyes, I could see the questioning and possibly a battle going on in his mind. The silence though, that was becoming unbearable.
"Okay, so I'm just going to go to bed then. Thanks again for the spare bed…" I tried to possibly wake him up from whatever was stalling him but it didn't seem to work. Finally, I just turned my body and started walking towards the big comfy looking bed that was practically calling my name.
"Bells?" He stopped me by grabbing my lower arm and moving me around to face him. "You're right. I imprinted on you… I've just been hiding it not knowing what you'll do with the knowledge. What did Billy tell you?"
"Nothing really… All I knew is what you've told me." I moved over to the bed to sit down trying to pull Sam down with me. If he was going to tell me more information, I at least wanted to be a little bit comfortable.
"Alright - imprinting is all based on what the imprintee needs. Right now, you're not ready for the kind of relationship my body is telling me to start with you. You need me to be a friend… hopefully not a brother but if that's what it takes, I'll do it. I'm here for you Bella. Whatever you need, I'll be it. Just please, don't keep me waiting forever…" He said with his eyes full of untold sadness.
"But Sam, if we imprinted on each other, wouldn't I need to be anything to you too?" I could see the wheels turning in that mind of his before he finally turned to face me.
"I honestly don't know. I don't think many wolves have actually imprinted on each other, well in our tribe anyways. We might ask Billy tomorrow and see what he thinks. But, for right now, you need some sleep." He sat up from the bed and moved over to the head where he pulled back the covers waiting for me to crawl in.
"I'm in the next room over if you need anything, okay?" I nodded him my answer before closing my eyes. The last image I saw was Sam looking down at me with what looked like love in his eyes. "Goodnight Bells…"
I slowly open my eyes and see Edward standing in front me in the same place where he left me. Only this time, he had a look of hatred instead of indifference.
"What's it going to take for you to leave me alone Bella!" He yelled straight into my face.
"I don't understand Edward… You left me, remember?" I questioned him completely confused about his anger.
"You silly little girl - I'm sorry it has to end like this…" He smirked down at me and suddenly the landscape shifted and we were no longer standing in the forest but standing on the cliffs. I looked down and saw the waves crashing into the rocky shore and an uneasy feeling came over me.
"This is the only way I can finally live without thinking about you Bella. Rest in peace my love…" With that he gave me one last kiss on my forehead and shoved me over the side. What I didn't realize was that my ankles had been tied to a very large rock and my hands were tied behind my back.
I tried screaming out his name but nothing came out. He seemed to notice and just looked away. The world seemed to end at that moment. I watched flashes of Charlie, Billy and Renee fly before my eyes. I saw Sam's and my friends from La Push faces pass my eyes and then nothing.
The water was so cold as I crashed in between the massive rocks. I watched the light of day move farther and farther away as I sank slowly to the bottom. I don't know how long I sat down there before I started feeling my lungs stinging from the lack of oxygen.
Right before I thought about giving up, I saw a large shape move in the water towards me. I forced myself to stay awake trying to see what was coming after me, not that I really wanted to see what was about to kill me before dying though. I was trying not to freak out when I was finally able to look pass the blurriness and see that it was Sam in wolf form coming after me.
He swam over to me and looked deep into my eyes before down at my ties. With a couple quick snap of his teeth, they were broken and I started floating towards the surface. Sam came up to my side letting me wrap my arms around his neck. He swam for the both of us towards the shore with me gasping for breath.
When we reached the shore, he phased back to human form and cradled me in his arms. Sam kept whispering comforting words from the reservation and letting me cry into his chest.
"I will never leave you Bells…you're safe with me."
I slowly woke up for the dream only to find myself hugging the pillow and trying to stop the tears. The room and pillow that I was snuggling into, smelled like Sam. It was almost as if he was in the room with me…
Shaking my head at my thoughts, I finally just assumed that it smelt like him because this is after all his house and the entire place smelled like him. For some reason however, when my brain decided that that was the answer, I became sad. My heart was wanting him to have been in here with me. My head was the one that was saying it was wrong and that he would have never been in the room with plain ol' me.
I could hear movement downstairs and could tell it was just Sam. The way he walked and breathed was enough to give him away. It's true that wolves are very quiet when they want to be but the way that the skin on his legs rubs together, it was all very much Sam. How I knew that, I couldn't tell you. Must have been some part of the imprint in me.
Not wanting to disturb him, I walked to the balcony door and as quietly as I could, opened it. Even though Sam had basically only wanted me to wear his old jersey to mark me in the one way he could, I didn't want to destroy it. I gently slid it over my head and laid on the deck floor. Covering myself with an arm, I looked around before jumping down and phasing mid jump. I don't really know how I phased on the fly like that but, I liked it.
I heard the back door to the cabin open and took off running. As much as my body was telling me to wait for Sam, I needed to get away. However, it didn't take long before I felt the familiar shift in the air and sensed Sam start running my way.
Bells! Wait up hun! - He called after me and I slowed down before he commanded me to. He ran up to me panting and nudged me a little bit.
What's wrong beautiful?
Nothing Sam - there's just a lot on my mind with everything happening all of the sudden, ya know? He smiled gently at me with his tongue hanging out on the side and chuckled.
Yeah, I understand perfectly. You don't really know my story do you? I shook my head and looked at the ground. He nuzzled his nose under my chin and made me look up again. Hey it's okay… better get comfortable because it's a little long.
I flopped to the ground which in turn accidentally tripped him into landing next to me. Oops…
Yeah… oops. Smooth as a Swan there Bells. He thought and then gave me a little lick on my cheek.
Anyways, I was right out of high school and working around town like I still do and had already received many scholarships from sports and such to go to U-dub. I was so excited to finally leave this tiny town… everyone was nervous but not me. That all ended when the Cullen's came back. That's why we became wolves… their presence and all. I was and still am bound to this place… He looked around before looking back at me. Sam laid his head on my paws before continuing. I was so alone Bells. I went for weeks before I realized how to phase back. Everyone thought I left for college but really, I couldn't turn into a human again. After that, nobody wanted to be around me because of all the built up hate I was shedding.
I finally went to Harry Clearwater who apparently knew what was happening to me all along and asked him for help. He and Billy became like fathers to me… showing me what to do and how to handle things with the counsel. Paul was the next one to phase and he has enough anger for the both of us. Quil came two weeks after him. Harry's saying that Jake's going to phase soon… you saw him. A couple days tops and he's one of us. Even with the Cullen's gone, the boys in the tribe are still phasing and I don't know how to make it stop -
Sam voice broke and I felt wetness fall on my fur. Before I could think of any comforting words to help ease his pain we heard a loud explosion coming from the Black house. Both of us looked at each other before taking off running as fast as we could. Sam being bigger and stronger than me, had to slow down a little so I could keep up and soon we came upon what was left of Billy's house.
What the fuck is going on? - I heard Jacob's voice ring through my mind and I couldn't help my eyes widening in shock. Before I could do anything, I shut my mind and left Sam do all the talking. Jake didn't know what we were and I sure as hell didn't want to introduce him to his new life.
Jake, you need to calm down a little. Where are you? - Sam started peeking around trees looking around for a new wolf roaming the woods.
Who the fuck are you? And what the fuck am I? - Jake yelled back through our minds. I flinched at the tone of his voice which Sam noticed and came over to give me a nuzzle into my neck.
Calm down Jake. It's just me, Sam. Now, where are you. We need to get you to transform back into a human… - Sam moved to stand in front of me when a russet wolf came out from an area of trees. He was larger than the both of us as we looked him over.
I'm here. Now what do you want…
Start thinking of happy thoughts or memories. Sometimes you can phase back when you think about being human. So, start thinking or this is going to be a very long night for all of us. - Sam replied before sitting down and staring straight ahead at Jake.
Right as I started watching some of Jake's memories start rolling through my mind, Quil and Paul came racing out from the trees. Jake, startled, moved down into a crouch and immediately started growing.
Stand down! All of you! - Sam shouted bringing all three wolves to a standstill. Jake looked over at us with a scared look on his face.
What was that Sam? I wanted to kill them and then you said that and now I can't even move!
I had to bury my face in the fur on Sam's back trying to hold back my laughter. It took me a total of two seconds before I realized that Jake didn't know I was there and he turned his attention on me.
Who are you? - He walked over to where Sam was sitting and I was slightly moving away from this large wolf.
You have no right to talk to her like that Jacob! Back off before I make you. - Sam growled out while standing up to help block me.
Sam, she smells like someone I know… who is she? - He asked curiously looking between Sam and I.
She should Jake, this is Bella… your sister. - Sam stepped back for my body to come into view.
Why can't I hear her like you guys? - He asked honestly.
Well, she can block her mind. You might not be able to get into her mind like you can ours, but she can see and hear everything that your talking about. - Sam looked at me adoringly before snapping his attention back to Jake. We need to get you phased back. Start thinking happy thought…
I started watching the memories start flowing yet again and he soon came upon some really old childhood memories of us. His body started trembling softly and soon his muscles and body transformed back into his human shape… only very naked.
I let out a high pitch yelp and turned my head before I could see much of anything else. Even though he was my blood and a pack brother, I really didn't need to see everything about him. SHORTS! Hand that boy some shorts please! - I shouted to the guys behind me hoping that someone actually brought some with them.
Bells, I want to you stay here with me so you can understand what needs to be said and done with a new pack member. Is that alright with you? - I nodded my head slightly to Sam and he told Paul and Quil to go patrol the area. He nudged me gently in the neck making me look up and watch him transform into human form too. I had to say, that was one fine looking imprint. I think he could tell I was watching him so he turned my way with a smirk firmly in place.
"Now Jacob, you remember the stories from all those bonfires the counsel would tell. Those are true. You are a member of this generations pack. Do you understand so far?" Jake looked so confused… almost lost by what Sam was telling him.
"The stories about the protector against the 'cold ones'?"
"Yes. We had some, cold ones, come back to the area and that started the change in the guys in the tribe. We don't know how many more guys are going to change but it doesn't look like it's going to be stopping anytime soon." Sam said sadly while looking back to me.
"Who are the cold ones, if I can ask?" Jake asked before sitting down on a broken log in front of us.
"Vampires… the Cullen's to be exact." Sam's face hardened and Jacob quickly tensed up.
"You mean, the Cullen's are the reason that I'm now a wolf? They left! Why did I still change?" He yelled at us. I cringed knowing that most of his anger was towards me.
"We don't know. They left and we haven't heard back from them since. They have to let us know that they are coming back into the area to warn us. The only eat animals but we have a treaty line that they are not allowed to pass. They pass, they die."
Suddenly Jake turned to me. "You knew that they were vampires didn't you? That's why you asked the questions about them… I can't believe you Bella! You could have made them leave or whatever - none of this would have happened if you just left them alone!" Too soon I heard the growl slip out of my throat and sprung towards Jake. As soon as my teeth were in his shoulder, I felt my body being lifted off of my brother. Snapping and growling, I barely caught a glimpse of the thing that was holding me down on the ground - Sam.
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