Broken- chapter 4
Disclaimer: Do not own any of the characters from Twilight, New Moon, or Eclipse, That belongs to the genius mind of Stephenie Meyer …and there may be spoilers for Eclipse just so you know.
So (SPOLIER) alert too…
I also do own the OC's in this story.
I stared at the sight before me; Nic was sucking at the mountain lions neck, like a fly to sugar. I only watched in horror, trying not to gag at the horrible scent.
I accidentally stepped on a stick; I hadn't even noticed my foot had moved. Nic quickly looked up, blood still dripping from his mouth, his eyes held the determination of a predator.
"I smell you, show yourself mutt!" He said his voice was so edgy; this was nothing like the man I met before. But that was just it; he wasn't a man; he was a soulless creature.
I stepped out, immediately his expression fell. Was surprised to see me? He knew it was a werewolf. He wiped his mouth and stood up. My eyes were set on the motionless lion at his feet.
"You know, they always say that the true monster comes out at night." I murmured, Nic sighed.
"I suppose this shouldn't surprise me. You mutts decided we were monsters from day one…now you have your proof." Nic ranted the edginess still evident in his voice.
"I didn't say you were a monster…"
"But that's what your thinking, isn't it?" Nic asked, I was still staring at the lion, I think it was annoying him, but I couldn't help it. This creature once had respect and pride; now it had nothing. It was a broken; nothing left of it. His sprit was ridden from it's body to provide for another. It was just sad. "Damn it! Look at me, not him!"
He walked forward and jerked my chin up to face him. When he did, I was lost.
His skin was so full, I mean, he had always looked deathly pale, but now, it was a full color of pale, almost like the moon above our bodies. His eyes were extremely gold; they were so bright, I couldn't help but stare at them.
His expression changed again; from anger to regret. He released my chin, but offered no apology.
"If you think I'm a monster, why don't you flinch?" Nic asked. I was still staring at him.
"Monsters don't scare me…" I whispered. He sighed again; his anger was completely gone, only to be replaced with anguish.
"Let me tell you something about Monsters okay?" Nic began. "They don't exist in me, or Alice, or Mary or Bella or Edward, Carlisle…they're out in the world. Murderers, Rapist, people who hearts are so black they do these things for fun. My Mother was raped, and she was never the same because of it."
I was taken back when Nic mentioned his Mother. It was hard to believe he had a Mother, let alone something as horrible as rape could happen to her.
"Is she still alive?" I asked, he looked at me confused. "Your Mother I mean." He knew what I had meant, he was confused that I was curious, but I was.
"No…" He responded. "She died five years ago, right before I was changed."
A thought entered my head. "Were you suppose to die too?"
Something changed inside him. Suddenly the anguish turned to depression as his face became loose, yet still active in emotions. He bit his lip before he continued.
"I was going to die if Carlisle hadn't turned me." Nic explained. "My Mother worried about me all the time, with in good reason, I always looking for trouble. She blamed it on an absent Dad, but I just liked adventuring."
I figured my own story in my head after he said that. I had a guess of why Nic didn't have a Father growing up. But I wasn't about to say it out loud.
"She'd always take me to see Dr. Carlisle Cullen." Nic said, smiling softly. God, he had such a beautiful smile. "He'd treat my wounds and always talk to me about my day or problems. He was kind of like my Dad…I remember when Carlisle's kids allegedly returned from boarding school. I had wanted to meet them but it seemed like they wanted nothing to do with me….Anyway, one night, my seventh birthday to be exact, My Mom was driving us home from my birthday party….when a car crashed into my Mom's side."
He took a moment, cringing at the scene I assume was playing in his head. He shook his head lightly before continuing.
"My Mother was dead at the scene….They had pulled me out of the car with the Jaws of Life, but it was hopeless…all they could do was make it comfortable for me. Carlisle saw me; he was going to stay with me until I passed. I was talking to him. I was so scared, I kept rambling on about all the things I'd never get to do…Then, Carlisle told me to hold still….and he changed me."
I imagine he didn't want to go into details of what exactly happened. But I didn't know if it was to spare me of the gory details or if he refused to remember his own experience.
"Days later, after a very painful turn….it was as if nothing happened to my body. Hell, if anything, I was better. I was beautiful…Rosalie even found me attractive. Carlisle explained that Mary was intended to be my mate, but, it just didn't click together, she found me attractive, but she wasn't in love. I did like her at first, but only because she looked like my Mother…." He smiled again, but paused when he realized the last part had nothing to do with the initial story. "Sorry, rambling."
I took in the story as much as I could. I had the desire to ask him the question that plagued my mind, but decided I wasn't close enough- not even-close enough to ask. Instead, I addressed another question in my mind.
"It was only five years ago…Do you miss your Mother?" I asked, He sighed and nodded.
"I will always miss her….But it seems like everyday….I miss her less then I did the day before. It's weird, but that's how I feel." Nic explained. I nodded. He added one last thing. "Maybe this doesn't make you believe I'm not a monster…But, at least you have more reasons to believe so."
I sighed; it was time for us to part. Something I was far from ready from doing. Nic intrigued me, not just his story…but everything about him. Even his looks intrigued me more then any other man I've met. I wanted to hear more, but my pack was probably wondering where I was.
I picked up some sticks so it looked like I had been doing my job. It looked pretty weak compared to the logs I had, but at least it looked like I did something. Before I left I looked at Nic, directly in his purely gold eyes.
"It's like I said…I never said that you were a monster." I explained. His gold eyes widened at those words, I paused and continued. "Even so….I'm not afraid of monsters."
I walked back to my group. Morgan and A.J. gave me a weird look, as if to say 'Where the hell have you been?' Kyle just gave me a soft smile and Ambell perked up, wagging his tail at me before lying back down again. I smiled at them. I noticed that Celia was gone.
"Where's Celia?" I asked. A.J. shrugged.
"You were taking forever in a day, so she went looking for you." Morgan explained. He eyed the bundle of wood I had left. "And what the hell is that? Is that suppose to be our fire wood?"
I tossed a stick at him and placed the rest by the fire. "She'll come back, if I go out again, it will just go on in cir…"
I didn't finish my sentence, because we heard a scream. We bounced up and quickly followed the scream. We followed it until we found it….It was horrific.
Celia was lying on the ground unconscious. Blood quickly falling from her forehead, bruises surrounding her body. The scratches covering her body would have made me assume it was a bear attack, but I knew Celia could have taken a bear. This was caused by something else.
"Oh god….Celia…." Morgan cried getting down to her level. I stared at her, it was so sad. Celia had always been peppy and on her feet, smiling and wishing well. Now, she was so hurt, so brought down it nearly brought tears to my eyes.
A.J. kept staring at his younger sister, worried and saddened. Kyle looked distraught but ready to help if asked. A.J. however seemed to be the less panicked.
"Let's get her home." He decided. "My Dad can help her." We all agreed. Morgan wiping his now fallen tears away picked up Celia and stared at us.
"Then let's go…" He muttered.
After we came back home, everyone was frantic. Emily had started crying at the sight of her daughter. Paul and Jared were attempting to sooth Morgan, who was beyond angry and depressed. Jacob hugged me and wouldn't let me go. We all waiting in the Uley's family room; hoping for good news. Jacob rocked me in his arms.
"I'm glad your okay, Fina." Jacob whispered, kissing the top of my forehead. I smiled gently, but couldn't help but frown.
"But what if Celia isn't, Dad?" I asked. Jacob rested his head on mine.
"Celia's a werewolf, we wolves are strong, she'll be fine." Jacob soothed. But he didn't sound so sure himself. With good reason…what if she wasn't? A werewolf had never…died young before.
Thankfully, Sam came out and gave us good news.
"She's hurt." He said calmly. "But she will heal, a few days at home and she'll be as good as new…However, if I didn't know any better…" Sam muttered. Kyle looked to him, confused.
"What?" Sam bit his lip, and continued.
"I'd say this was the work of a vampire." Sam said. My eyes had widened, oh no….Morgan jumped up immediately.
"So, let's go kill the bloodsuckers!" Morgan said his voice raging with hate.
"Kyle…" I responded gently, but he ignored me.
"Come on, we could take them if we all go." Morgan stated. Sam stepped forward, over-shadowing Morgan. Perhaps to remind Morgan he was the alfa here.
"And some of us would die…" Sam said through his teeth. "Is that a sacrifice you're prepared to make?" Morgan avoided Sam's eyes. But I saw them. He would have said yes…but was afraid of Sam's reaction. I couldn't believe it, what had brought this all on? Morgan had never shown this much devotion to anyone….let alone…Celia.
But that wasn't true…Morgan was the second of us to change. And when Celia changed, he stayed outside her room the entire time. And before that, Celia fell from a tree once and broke her wrist. Morgan had carried her all the way to the doctor. At first I thought it was just willingness to help a team member…but maybe it was more.
"No…" Morgan finally muttered. Sam nodded in agreement.
"Besides, we have no real proof that vampires did this…None of you saw them, or even smelled them." Sam stated.
I felt guilt play into me. I had seen them…I knew they were there. But could any of them have actually attacked Celia? These were the vegetarian vampires, the ones that drank the blood of animals. They didn't seem capable of killing a human werewolf….But Nic didn't seem capable of killing a mountain lion either.
What else could have it been? Celia was a lot scarier then anything else in that forest. The only thing that could have hurt her was a vampire. And they were there. Maybe they weren't all guilty, but one had to be.
"I have to go get some fresh air…" I said quietly. I started walking away, before Jacob stopped me. He grabbed my shoulder.
"You gonna be okay Fina?" He asked, I turned to him, trying to make my eyes sadder then usual.
"Yeah, I'll be fine..." I whispered quietly. I hoped I sounded stronger then I really was.
"Here, Fina." He hugged me. I melted into the hug. No matter the reason, I'd always hug Jacob back. Out of all the things that had changed in my life; Jacob's hugs were always the same. "I know you almost lost your best friend … I know, I lost mine."
Bella, again. Jacob must have really loved her for her to still be affecting him. Even after what she did.
"I love you, Dad." I whispered. He nodded.
"I love you, Nafina." It took all my will power to pull away from Jacob and walk to the door. There was something I had to do.
I walked towards my truck. No way were those blood-suckers getting away with what they did to Celia. I'd find the blood sucker who did it and I'd tear them into a million pieces.
I had just reached the handle to open my truck when…
"Nafina Imelda Black! What the hell are you doing?" I flinched; I thought the commanding voice was Jacob's at first. It was so deep and powering. But I was shocked when I turned around.
"Kyle?" I whispered quietly. Kyle walked forward and grabbed my wrist.
"You can't do this…Have you lost your mind?" He questioned, I had never seen him so mad before. "You can't take on a family of vampires!"
I got angry right back. "I'm not taking on a family, only one did that to Celia; other wise it would have been a lot worse."
"They're not going to allow it…" He said through his teeth. I crossed my arms and stood firm. The only thing that had stopped him from changing might have been that if he did; I could have left. I had gotten angry so many times; it would take a lot for me to change on emotion. I think the last I did was when Will left with Tiffany. Kyle was started to shake, but he seemed like he was controlling it.
"Kyle, you're a great friend, and I love you dearly….But I am doing this, and there is no way in hell your stopping me..." I responded. Kyle wasn't sold though. He immediately tried to pick me up, but I used my knee to pry us apart again. He tried a second time but I dug my claws into his back. I was like a kid throwing a tantrum; it was my way or the highway. Kyle glared at me, but brought his composure back. I grinned; I had won.
Or so I thought.
"Fine…then I'm going with you." Kyle decided. I started glaring back.
"Absolutely not, it's too dangerous." I said. Kyle smiled and walked forward, he placed a hand on my shoulder.
"Fina, Fina….either I go with you." His wicked smile came across his face. "Or I go in there and tell Jacob exactly what you're doing…"
I stared at him; was he serious? I couldn't let him go, what if the blood-suckers did start something, he was only a new werewolf, he wouldn't stand a chance against them.
Yet, if I didn't. There wasn't a doubt in my mind that he'd go in and tell Jacob exactly what I was doing. Besides, I guess two werewolves were just a little better then one.
The ride over was relatively quiet. I concentrated on the rode well Kyle looked out the window. Kyle every now and again would try to stop me, but I wouldn't listen. Eventually we made it to the blood-suckers home – but someone was waiting for me.
It was Edward.
Sorry it took so long! But please review, how do you think the confrontation between Edward and Nafina is going to go? Keep reading to find out.