Here's chapter 4. Again thanks for reading and commenting. I own nothing from Twilight nor do I own the song titles from Tiger Army.
The next morning I drug myself to school. Luckily the rain had stopped but the sky was overcast and dark. Edward and Bella escorted me to my first class making sure that Damon wasn't in there. He wasn't so they left. I watched as the other students slowly made their way in taking their seats. Mr. Gates was busy writing today's notes on the board. I pulled out my notebook and decided I could at least make it look as if I were taking notes. I was so busy doodling on my paper, I didn't notice Damon sitting down next to me. I was just aware that my space seemed limited. I glanced up and his icy blue eyes stared into mine. He gave me a brief smile and then focused on Mr. Gates lecture.
We were halfway through the period and Mr. Gates had decided now would be a great time to watch a video. He turned the lights off and quietly stepped out of the room. I'm not sure if he expected the class to actually pay attention. Several took this as an excuse to take a nap and others began whispering to their friends. I tried my best to concentrate on the video. I didn't want to think about the guy sitting next to me. I soon felt a hand on my thigh. I turned around to knock his hand off when he bent over to my ear.
"What's wrong Alice? I thought you liked being touched."
"Get your hand off me." I tried to put as much hatred as I could in my words.
Instead of removing his hand, it traveled up my thigh and rested on my hip. "That's not what you said last night to Jasper."
I dry swallowed. "What the hell did you just say?"
"I must admit, I was pretty turned on by your small, naked body. I almost forgot that you were a blood sucking leech." His fingers reached the button of my jeans. I wasn't about to let him take advantage of me. I grabbed his hand and used my vampire strength to squeeze it.
"Ouch you bitch!"
"Keep your damn hands off me!" I stood up not caring if I was causing a scene. I had to get out of the room before I let my instincts take over and kill him. I stormed out of the room and went in search for Edward. I approached his room and glanced inside.
Edward! My mind yelled knowing my brother could hear my thoughts. His head snapped up and he was out of the room in a matter of moments. Soon we were in his Volvo heading home.
"What's wrong Alice?" Worry laced his voice.
"Damon was at our house last night."
"WHAT? How do you know?"
I replayed what happened in my mind. Edward let a low growl. "I'm going to kill him." Before he could say anything else, the Volvo went out of control and slammed into a tree. We were both unhurt but the same couldn't be said for Edward's car. We inspected the damage and Edward cursed.
"I swear this is Damon's doing. I'm going to rip him to shreds and burn his pieces!"
Damon appeared from nowhere. "I'd like to see you try. I'm standing right here."
Edward and I turned to face him. Damon's dark hair was hanging down and his eyes seemed to light up at the thoughts of a fight.
"It's been a few days since I've killed one of your kind. I don't want to get rusty."
"You kill vampires?" Edward didn't seem like he wanted to believe Damon and I wasn't sure I wanted not to believe him.
He nodded. "Among other things."
"We're not like other vampires." I told him. "We don't hurt humans."
"You drink on animal blood and you have a treaty with the Quileutes." His expression seemed to indicate that he was bored with the information he gave us.
Edward and I were both shocked. "How do you know all this?" Edward asked.
Damon laughed. "It's important to know your enemy as well as yourself. I learned everything I could about you and your family before I moved here. It makes destroying you so much easier."
"If you know so much, why attack us?" I wondered not understanding his hatred toward my family.
"Because you're an abomination! Your kind should be destroyed. Just because you chose to live differently from the other blood suckers doesn't mean you should be allowed to exist."
"Wait, you said you knew everything about us? Then why did you ask if I wore contacts?"
"I wanted to see what your reaction would be. I knew the reason your eyes are golden and not crimson. Now, if we're done gossiping, I would like to carry on with my mission."
"What's up guys?" Emmett's voice announced as he and Jasper stepped from the trees. "You weren't about to fight without me were you?"
I felt a small bit of relief seeing Jasper and Emmett. Jasper was at my side and pulled me back to keep me protected.
"Ah, so this is Emmett Cullen. I've been looking forward to fighting you." Damon smiled.
"Well, you might not be so cocky after I kick your ass." Emmett smiled back.
"Yes, of course." Damon glanced over at Jasper. "Mr. Whitlock. Or do you prefer Hale? Either way, I'm most looking forward to our fight as well."
"I've handled worse than you. You pose no threat to me." Jasper's mentality had gone straight to fight mode. I knew that all his time with Maria and the war had prepared him for what was coming.
"I'm afraid I have you at a disadvantage. I'm immortal as well as you. The only difference is that you can burn my body and I'll recover just fine. You can tear me apart such as Edward mentioned but again, I won't die."
I was definitely confused as well as my family. "You could be lying." I said.
"True, but why would I? I have nothing to gain with lies."
"Then tell us what you are."
"Come to me Alice and I'll show you."
Jasper grabbed my arm. "No. You're not showing my wife anything."
Damon glanced into my eyes. I could see fire behind them. It was as if they were summoning me to come to them. Damon held out his hand. "I promise I won't hurt you. I just want to show you what you're up against."
"Why Alice? You can just as easily show the rest of us?" Jasper's grip wasn't letting up and if I were human, I'm sure I'd have a bruise.
"Truthfully?" Jasper nodded. "Sorry Jasper, I can't tell you. It's either I show Alice what I am or you'll all die without knowing how to protect yourself."
I understood at that point it was up to me to help my family. I used my free hand, reached up and cupped Jasper's face. "It's okay. He's not going to hurt me."
"No Alice."
"Jasper, we don't have a choice. We need to know what he is so that we can stop him."
"What if he's lying?"
"I'm not going to be the cause of my family's demise. I can't." I somehow managed to break free of Jasper's hold. I looked at Damon. "Show me."
Damon held out his hand and I reluctantly took it. As soon as our hands made contact, the world around me disappeared in puff of smoke.
