Ok second chapter as promised.
*Words in bold are people on the telephone.
*The Cullen's and Draco are the property of Stephenie Meyer and J.K. Rowling. Hardy and her pack on the other hand are all mine! : ) *
Draco's POV
To say that I was going insane with worry would be the biggest understatement of the century. I was a wreck. It had been an hour since we left the two of them alone in the clearing. What could they possibly be doing that would take this long? I needed to see her again, to make sure she was ok. I was invisible for God sake! Who the hell would know if I went to check and make sure she didn't need anything? Oh yeah…Edward. Fuck! He was keeping a close eye on me to make sure I did not ruin Jacob and Hardy's alone time. But come on an hour! There was only one thing keeping me from taking off on all of them…
She does not know about you! Do you want to break her trust before you are even introduced?
Damn it! Why did he have to be logical!
Look Draco I get it, trust me I do.
So he all of a sudden can understand why I love Hardy. Wait hold the damn phone…Love?
Bella did the same to me before I smelled her blood. Her silence had me interested and she was beautiful when I actually looked at her.
It's not the same.
Well of course it's not the same; you don't have to deal with wanting to kill her. If Bella's blood did not sing to me I would have realized I lover her faster like you are now.
I don't get why I love her so quickly Edward, I don't know her.
You were interested and thought she was funny as a wolf. She has a talent that gets you guessing about her, she is lovely and she could probably give you a run for your money in playing the damaged and alone outsider. You are both outcasts in the worlds you grew up in Draco.
He had that right. I was an outcast in the wizard world after Voldemort was defeated by Potter. When I left no one tried to stop me, when I disappeared no one was surprised. When my blood was found and the Auras assumed me dead no one shed many tears. Mother and father were beside themselves at having lost their pure blood prize son but no one came to my funeral. I went, Carlisle had let me go as a way to say goodbye. But I was not there long, that life was over and I had been anxious to start my new one. Jasper interrupted my thoughts
Edward! Draco! What the hell is going on? I'm trying to keep the room calm but whatever you are going through right now is not helping! I need everyone to focus and Edward being distracted by you and your emotional whatever is not giving these boys assurance. You have Alice in a panic!
I took a look at the room and Jasper was right. Alice was in a deep panic; she had lost sight of my future and was searching for it but could only find fuzzy images of me. Quil was staring out the widow ever five seconds from his place on the couch, J.J. was pacing the living room, Joshua was watching the clock as if his life depended on it, and Robert was outside in wolf form. When they got here he had excused himself and told the other three he would listen for trouble. Esme had offered them food to try and calm them but they had declined.
Poor dears must be worried sick about her. I hope they come soon so everyone can relax and they will see she is fine. Jacob is too good a boy to hurt her. Esme, always the mother at heart, even for these boys she did not know.
Renesmee was waiting by the glass doors for any sign of Jacob. She was worried sick about how Jacob was handling it, even though she knew he would not hurt Hardy, she was not sure what he would be like when he came home.
And then we heard it… the sound of two pairs of footsteps. They were going at a jogging pace but taking their time. The room let out a sigh of relief. Robert rushed forward to greet Hardy as she stepped through the bushes, hand in had with Jacob. Renesmee smiled wide and let out a small giggle. Hardy and Jacob made their way into the house followed by Robert. Renesmee ran to Jacob and embraced him. I was dying to grab Hardy but I had to hit myself because I was invisible. Hardy's pack stood and looked at her with obvious relief on their faces.
Jacob held tight to Hardy's hand as Renesemee let him go. "You had me worried sick Jacob Black!"
Jacob laughed. "I'm sorry; we forgot we had more time to catch up later." Renesmee stepped back expectantly. "Well let me introduce you formally, everyone this is my niece Hardy." Renesmee squealed and grabbed Hardy into a tight hug. The pack took a step forward but halted when Hardy put a hand up to stop them.
"Oh Hardy I'm so happy! Jacob has missed his family so much and I am glad he found you, I'm Renesmee, Jacob's wife and imprint."
"Your aunt, through marriage, but still your aunt." Jacob added.
Renesmee gave an unsure smile. Hardy smiled back and let out a small laugh. "Yes it's nice to finally meet you. It's nice to know Jacob was well taken care of after he left."
Carlisle stepped forward. "Any family of Jacob's is family to us, your pack included. Please feel free to think of this as your home, you all are welcome here always."
"Hey thanks! Good to know all the stories from Grandpa Seth were all true! You guys rock!" J.J. exclaimed.
The whole pack relaxed with the welcome of Hardy into the family, well… except Robert. He was still protectively behind Hardy. That really got to me, where did he get off?
"Hardy, now that things appear to be settled perhaps we should return to La Push?" Wait what?
"Maybe you're right Robert; we have been away for a while. We need to run perimeters."
She couldn't be leaving me! I needed her here. I had only had the last few minutes with her and now she was leaving again.
"Aw Robert we can do that!" Quil began, "let Hardy have some time with Jacob. Besides that idiot Michel called a son, she doesn't have any other family like the rest of us." I was getting to like the rest of Hardy's pack more and more. Yes let her stay with us for a while longer! Please merciful God give me this!
"If it's alright with you Hardy, the rest of the family would love some time to get to know you." I could fucking kiss Edward right now. Edward's face turned into a smile at my last remark.
You're welcome.
Hardy looked at her pack for a second. "Well if you guys don't mind…"
"Of course we don't!" J.J. screamed.
"Take all the time you need Hardy." Quil smiled.
"We know how to howl if we need you, take the day boss." Joshua was pushing the other three out the door.
Robert hesitated, "If you need us…"
"I know how to howl as well, and how to use a phone." With one last look they were running to the forest to phase.
After they left Renesmee pulled Hardy to the couch and began the reunion. All of the Cullens stayed and talked with her and got to know her. I wanted so badly to join and get to know her in my way, but I would settle for this. After a few hours she checked in with the pack. She called Joshua since he was supposed to be at home baby sitting.
"How is everything?"
Good just baby city for me, the guys have not seen anything new yet.
"Alright I was just checking."
We're all good Hardy really. How about you? How are the Cullens?
"I'm good. They are all really nice. I've been getting to know all of them."
Not the family you were expecting?
"Not at all."
Edward called to her, "Hardy can you remind them that Draco will be arriving soon?"
"Oh yes that's right! Josh…"
I heard; when will he be here?
When will I be here and get my chance? "I'd say before dawn." Thank you Edward!
Ok I will let the guys know. Later!
Hardy returned to the living room and Jacob smiled. "You seem like a good Alpha."
"I try." Hardy said shyly.
"Can you believe it? My niece, the first female Alpha!"
"Thanks Jacob, but it was all in the jeans, I had nothing to do with it."
"Hey they are damn good jeans if you ask me."
"Hardy dear, would you like a tour of the house?" Esme asked.
"Yes thank you Esme, I would love one."
"You should familiarize yourself with it; you are welcome any time dear. Please think of this as your home away from home."
"Think of it as your only home, I don't want you around that Jr. kid!" Jacob said angrily. Hardy had told us about her nephew.
"He's Michel's son. I promised to take care of him."
"And you can do that from here."
Carlisle spoke, "Jacob She is not a child. Let her decide where she wants to live." He paused and looked at Hardy. "But yes Hardy, if you would like, you are welcome to stay."
"You're a lot easier to be around than this mutt!" Rosalie added. I know I was not the only one who preferred her smell to Jacob's. Hardy gave a gentle laugh.
"Thank you for the offer; I will have to think on it."
"Then let's show you the house." Edward stood and let me go first. We took her all around the house and showed her everything. She was amazed and appeared to like it. We slowly made our way to the third floor. We went to Edward and Bella's room, Jacob and Renesmee's room, and then my room. She looked around unsure.
"Should we be in here with Draco not here, and we have never even met!" She was afraid of invading my privacy; I began to feel really guilty.
"Trust me he will be fine with it." Edward snuck a glance at me. "I have a feeling you two will get along fine."
"He better be nice to her! No one is laying a hand on my Niece. You know what Hardy, speaking of, what's with that Robert guy?"
"What about him?"
"He's got it bad, but he hasn't imprinted on you. Are you…"
"Dating him? No way! He is like my brother!" I sighed in relief.
"Good, you don't need to be dating, men are no good."
Renesmee laughed but I froze. I hadn't figured Jacob into this equation. Would he let me be with his niece when he just met her? Would he give up his only family when he just got it back?
Edward smiled. If you think niece is bad, try having your daughter claimed five minutes after she is born. Don't worry about him; it's about time he got a dose of his own medicine.
I smiled too. Hardy was walking around my room and I noted she was spending more time in here than she had anywhere else.
"He's English?"
"Yes he is. He has an interesting story I'm sure you would love to hear." Edward shot me another glance.
"I've always wanted to go."
My smile was huge; she liked something about me already. I could take her there on a date. The Cullen's were famous for huge presents like that. While I was planning a howl pierced the sky. Hardy was out the door in seconds.
J.J.!
She was running before anyone could ask what that meant. I was after her, I would help in any way I could. The Cullen's were flying after us. We were getting close to the line and The Cullens stopped, Jacob ran through and I followed. Only Edward would know.
Draco! We have a treaty!
I couldn't listen, she needed me and I was going. We came to a clearing and Hardy was charging at a group of vampires. Jacob was taking on another group while J.J. lay motionless on the ground. I checked him and he was fine, just knocked out. I turned my attention to Hardy, she was holding her own but there were too many. Jacob was too busy to help her. By the time I had finished my repairing spell on J.J. Hardy was on the floor and not moving.
I had to. I had no choice. The center of my affection was being killed and I had to. Damn the consequences!
I dropped my shield so Jacob could see me and know to focus on his group. I began casting spells.
"Immobulus!" That got them. I hit them five more times with it and they were all on the floor. I started a fire. "Incendio." I threw them all in. "Wingardium Leviosa." I let the fire burn so Jacob could finish his off.
I ran to Hardy' side, she had bruises everywhere. "Hardy! Hardy can you hear me?"
She looked at me with those beautiful hazel eyes; Hazel was my new favorite color. She had this look in her eyes, it was no what I expected. It was not anger, or hatred, or hurt. It was confused, lost, recognition, and wonder all in one. Before I could say anything more she let out a small gasp and passed out from her injuries. She was there in my arms, and I never wanted to let go.
Hardy's POV
I was so happy. I have not been this happy in years, since before Michel died. Michel was my brother in every way; he loved me no matter what. And by some twist of fate I found another piece of my family. My uncle was here talking with me, laughing with me as if we had known each other for years. If I was dreaming I never wanted to wake up. After about an hour Jacob looked around and realized the time.
"Crap! Maybe we should take this to the house. Everyone was really tense when they left and they're all probably freaking out right now."
"Ok. We can move." We stood up and Jacob grabbed my hand and led the way. It was nice; we walked at a jogging pace. I looked at him a little nervous.
"What's wrong?"
"Do you think they will like me?"
He let out a booming laugh. "Is that what you're afraid of? A bunch of blood suckers not liking you?"
"They're your family Jacob."
He stopped and looked around at me. "You are my family to Hardy. There is no way they won't like you." He smiled and started walking again. "I'm sure Renesmee will love you, she loves having new people around. And the Cullens…Well not all of them are easy but most of them will love you right away. Rosalie will be the hardest to win over because she hates the smell."
I giggled as I remembered how vampires and werewolves smell to each other. I have been around both and never had a problem with it. "I think it is just full werewolves. The ones I have been around say I don't smell the way my pack does."
"Really? Well I guess that works, you don't smell like a bloodsucker either."
"Yeah the boys have said that to me, they were all surprised that I was not as bad as all their parents said I would be. I'm happy they all gave me a chance to prove myself."
We walked and continued to talk, laughing and telling jokes the whole way. When we came up on the house I saw Robert outside in wolf form waiting for us.
"Really Robert? Was wolf form necessary?" He ran into the bushes and changed back.
"Yes it was. You have been gone for an hour Hardy."
"Tell me you have not been this what the whole time, because then your point is moot." He didn't say anything. I knew he had been this way for the whole time; he was too protective of me. We made our way into the house. Renesmee ran to Jacob and grabbed him into a massive hug. I looked at the pack and they were relieved I was back and safe. That annoying pull was back. What was that?
Jacob held my hand as Renesmee let him go. "You had me worried sick Jacob Black!"
Jacob laughed. "I'm sorry; we forgot we had more time to catch up later." Renesmee stepped back and looked at me. "Well let me introduce you formally, everyone this is my niece Hardy." Renesmee squealed and smothered me with a tight hug. The pack took a step forward ready to get her off, I held up my hand to stop them. It was just a freaking hug.
"Oh Hardy I'm so happy! Jacob has missed his family so much and I am glad he found you, I'm Renesmee, Jacob's wife and imprint."
"Your aunt, through marriage, but still your aunt." Jacob added.
Renesmee gave me a small smile, unsure of my willingness to call her aunt that quickly. I smiled and laughed. "Yes it's nice to finally meet you. It's nice to know Jacob was well taken care of after he left."
Then Carlisle stepped forward. "Any family of Jacob's is family to us, your pack included. Please feel free to think of this as your home, you all are welcome here always."
"Hey thanks! Good to know all the stories from Grandpa Seth were all true! You guys rock!" J.J. yelled excited.
The whole pack appeared to relax after that, well…except for Robert. He was still lingering behind me protectively. It was really getting on my nerves. This was family!
"Hardy, now that things appear to be settled perhaps we should return to La Push?" Oh right. We had been gone from La Push all day and no one was out checking perimeters. Now that the Cullens were back there was bound to be more activity in the area.
"Maybe you're right Robert; we have been away for a while. We need to run perimeters." As much as I hated to leave I had to get back to reality. And reality was that La Push was in constant danger and needed us. I would have to talk to Jacob and the Cullens about it.
"Aw Robert we can do that!" Quil began, "let Hardy have some time with Jacob. Besides that idiot Michel called a son, she doesn't have any other family like the rest of us." Wow, would they really do that for me?
"If it's alright with you Hardy, the rest of the family would love some time to get to know you." Edward offered. I was getting the feeling that they really wanted me to stay. It was different, good, but different.
I looked around at the guys. "Well if you guys don't mind…"
"Of course we don't!" J.J. screamed.
"Take all the time you need Hardy." Quil smiled.
"We know how to howl if we need you, take the day boss." Joshua was starting to pushing the other three out the door.
Robert was really hesitant, "If you need us…"
"I know how to howl as well, and how to use a phone." Then Joshua shoved the rest out the soor and they were all off to the forest to phase.
After they left Renesmee pulled me to the couch and I Continued my reunion with Jacob and the Cullens. Everyone stayed and we all talked. I got to know some of them but they wanted to know all about me first. I told them my story, what I do to stay out of the pubic eye, Michel and his son. Everyone was nice and listened to me like they really cared. I never got away from the strange pull; it was getting stronger the longer I stayed. It was not a bad thing but it was annoying me to not know what it was. After a few hours I looked at the clock and decided it was time to check in with the boys.
"I'm calling Joshua; he is babysitting for his parents tonight."
"I'm going to get something to eat." Jacob called.
I dialed the number and Joshua picked up on the second ring. "How is everything?"
Good just baby city for me, the guys have not seen anything new yet.
"Alright I was just checking."
We're all good Hardy really. How about you? How are the Cullens?
"I'm good. They are all really nice. I've been getting to know all of them."
Not the family you were expecting?
"Not at all."
Edward called from the living room, "Hardy can you remind them that Draco will be arriving soon?"
"Oh yes that's right! Josh…"
I heard; when will he be here?
"I'd say before dawn."
Ok I will let the guys know. Later!
I went back to the living room and Jacob had a smile on his face. "You seem like a good Alpha."
"I try." I could feel blush in my cheeks.
"Can you believe it? My niece, the first female Alpha!"
"Thanks Jacob, but it was all in the jeans, I had nothing to do with it."
"Hey they are damn good jeans if you ask me."
"Hardy dear, would you like a tour of the house?" Esme asked.
"Yes thank you Esme, I would love one." This would be interesting, a look into the Cullen mansion.
"You should familiarize yourself with it; you are welcome any time dear. Please think of this as your home away from home."
"Think of it as your only home, I don't want you around that Jr. kid!" Jacob said angrily. Maybe I shouldn't have told him so much about Michel Jr. I had kind of let lose and we had not even gotten to half of the things he does to me.
"He's Michel's son. I promised to take care of him." I had promised to take care of La Push period, Michel just happens to live there.
"And you can do that from here." I had never lived anywhere else. Could I just pick up and leave that easily?
Mercifully Carlisle spoke, "Jacob She is not a child. Let her decide where she wants to live." He paused and looked at Hardy. "But yes Hardy, if you would like, you are welcome to stay."
"You're a lot easier to be around than this mutt!" Rosalie added. I had to laugh. She was not the first person to let lose on how much she preferred my smell to that of my werewolf brothers.
"Thank you for the offer; I will have to think on it." I would really think, Could I live here so far away from La Push?
"Then let's show you the house." Edward stood and I followed. We made our way around the house. It was so big! There was so much to see. Being around for as long as they have and traveling the world like they have looks like it makes life interesting. We finally made it up to the third floor. I got to see Edward and Bella's spare room, Jacob and Renesmee's room, and then they took me to Draco's room. I felt a little uncomfortable being there.
"Should we be in here with Draco not here, and we have never even met!" I liked my privacy and I know if I were Draco I would not like it if someone I didn't know was snooping around my room.
"Trust me he will be fine with it." Edward said. "I have a feeling you two will get along fine."
"He better be nice to her! No one is laying a hand on my Niece. You know what Hardy, speaking of, what's with that Robert guy?" Ah oh…
"What about him?"
"He's got it bad, but he hasn't imprinted on you. Are you…"
"Dating him? No way! He is like my brother!" He was getting really protective over me really fast. I don't know how I feel about it just yet.
"Good, you don't need to be dating, men are no good."
Renesmee laughed and I had to smile. Jacob was like Michel in so many ways.
I looked around Draco's room in wonder. The pull was strongest here, I wonder why? I didn't know Draco. He had so many interesting things and pictures. He had a lot of things from London. Is he from there, I mean before his change?
"He's English?"
"Yes he is. He has an interesting story I'm sure you would love to hear." Edward said happily.
"I've always wanted to go." I have always loved the pictures in books. I wish I could have traveled more in my life.
I didn't know Draco but I could tell I would like him. He had an interesting life and story from what I could see. I was excited to meet him.
Then my world came crashing back to reality as a howl pierced the evening sky. And I was out the door before it ended.
J.J.!
I was running before I could explain anything to anyone. I didn't have time to tell them. J.J. was in trouble and needed my help. I was slightly aware of everyone following me until I got to the boundary line and then it was just Jacob.
I got to the clearing and J.J. was on the floor surrounded my vampires. I grabbed one and threw him across the field.
"Get away from my little brother!" They all turned to me. I recognized the leader. He had escaped us twice and always came back for more.
"Just who I was looking for. Come and get me fearless leader!"
I charged him and was attacked from all sides. I had to keep fighting, J.J. was the youngest in the pack and I could not let him down. I could hear Jacob fighting off some of them at the other end of the field. I fought with everything in me but there were just too many of them. I was beaten by the shear number of them.
I was on the floor trying to move. The leader was standing over me with a wide smile. I was done for and I knew it. I was waiting for the final blow when I heard the voice of an angel.
"Immobulus! Incendio! Wingardium Leviosa!" I did not understand a word it was saying but I didn't care. All I knew was that for some reason the vampires were gone and there was a fire near me.
Someone ran to me and spoke. "Hardy! Hardy can you hear me?" The angel knew my name.
I looked up and was met by a pair of golden eyes. They were framed by the most beautiful face I had ever seen in my life. He had perfect pearl whit skin with short blonde hair. In that instant my life was gone. Everything that ever meant anything to me was stripped away, Jacob, Michel, My pack. There was just this angel looking at me. I couldn't understand it, what was this feeling? His eyes healed mine and I could see worry. Why? I didn't want him to worry; I wanted him to be happy. Then the darkness started to take me. I wanted to fight to stay awake with him but I couldn't. Just before the darkness won over I gasped "Oh!" Understanding. I had imprinted.
So I hope you like these two chapters. Now that I'm on summer vacation I will update more often.