My first fan fiction is about to reach its end, possibly 3 chapters, give or take.

Dear readers, pls let me get to know you. Tell me something about yourself, what you do, or where you're from, etc. Just want to get a slight idea about the people who I have connected with in this Twilight universe. I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one crazily head over heels about them!

Thanks for keeping me sane! 3 from Singapore

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Fight me. Jacob's black eyes glinted at the thought of a duel with an indestructible vampire.

I found his cockiness laughable. Did he think that by fighting me I would simply give up my stake on Bella?

Whether I win or lose, that was out of the question.

Besides, I certainly wouldn't lose from a dog.

I laughed dryly.

Driven by his feral instinct, he growled out of impatience and his paws crunched the solid ground tightly.

"Just because I don't like to fight, doesn't mean I can't," I uttered lazily but full of contempt.

I was never the aggressor like Emmett. For me, the first one to snap was automatically the loser. I preferred mind games to weaken my opponent.

Jacob didn't show any signs of calming down. He flew from the ground, aiming for my right shoulder.

I turned my body to the right and bent backwards.

He missed, but he was unruffled.

Before he crashed to the tree, he curled his body and slammed his hind paws to the trunk like a launch pad.

But I knew his orders to his own body right at the same time he made them.

I dodged again and I felt the ends of his long fur swish past my nose.

He landed on all fours and released a disgruntled huff.

"She loves me, you know," I said as I circled around him, moving from one point to another in quick flashes.

But you don't love her. You left. Jacob countered, his eyes following me loyally.

"You shouldn't pass judgments to things you don't even know about," I said. Talking didn't slow down my pace.

If you loved her, you wouldn't hurt her.

I stopped. I saw quick episodes of Bella covered in dry mud and leaves. I saw her glassy eyes, her cracked lips repeatedly mumbling, "He's gone. He's gone."

"Don't play that Bella card with me." My calm face hardened.

I clenched my right fist and ran to him.

He wasn't a coward. I gave him that.

He faced me head on. The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end, ready to strike back.

He bared his teeth and I felt his breath on my neck.

But he was a second too late.

I threw a staggering right hook that connected to his torso.

He crashed into the tree and splinters of wood flew around him.

That was when I heard them.

Jacob! We're almost there. That was the alpha, Sam.

I'll bury that bloodsucker to his grave where he belongs. It was Paul this time.

I was amazed at the exchange of all his pack running through his single mind. I recognised it as the pack plural.

I was seeing a kaleidoscope of different images and conscious thoughts, of things past and present. I was swimming in their conjoined minds.

As much as I hated to admit it, I admired the strong unit of bond they enjoyed.

Close your mouth, Paul. Jacob's out of line. Sam cursed lightly.

I knew Sam was right. Jacob was the one breaking the treaty. I wasn't in their territory.

All four of them were coming. Five against one wouldn't be fair game.

I momentarily wondered if Alice had already seen these events coming. I shook my head mentally. I wouldn't ask for anyone's help to my own fight. Neither would I need them to avenge me if I failed.

I didn't put up a chase. I stood my ground and listened to Jacob's ambivalent mind.

He wanted to continue our battle. But he also didn't want his pack to suffer because of him.

I chuckled in my attempt to humour him.

"Called for help?"

He growled. This time out of irritation.

Sam didn't want me around Bella.

"With your temper, who would? You might hurt her."

I'm not! I may be new at this. But I know I'll never hurt her! Unlike you, my heart is not dead!

I didn't completely agree with him. If my heart was already dead, then where was all this pain coming from whenever I saw her still suffering for what I'd done?

I just want to protect her. He added reluctantly.

Before I could answer, I sensed the arrival of his companions. Their bodies were in combat form, except for Jacob. They didn't trust my presence enough to relax.

"The party's over," I said aloud to the pack.

This won't happen again. Sam told me. He reproached Jacob and reminded the latter of his limitations.

Jacob snorted. He was defiant of Sam's authority and didn't like being ordered what to do.

Then would you rather be the alpha? Sam asked Jacob.

Jacob paused. He didn't want to be leader either.

Then do as I say. Sam cut him.

Another revelation to me. Jacob should have been the alpha by virtue of birthright.

Sam addressed me again. Any news about your kind?

He was talking about Victoria.

"We have sources informing us that she's in Texas as we speak," I replied.

And Chief Swan?

I shook my head. "No news yet. But we prefer him alive regardless of his condition."

If he's in our land, you know the treaty. Sam was firm. What are you going to do with the enemy?

I was glad for the term he used. At least I wasn't an enemy. At the moment.

"We're heading to Texas tomorrow at twilight."

Emmett and Rosalie would be coming in tomorrow at noon to watch over Bella while Jasper, Alice and I were tracking down Victoria.

We'll still be patrolling the forest just in case. But you do know that we have our parameters. Sam said, indicating that my family should also have our own contingency plans.

"Not a problem."

Sam tilted his head slightly and led his pack back to the reservation.

I waited until silence finally caved in. Maybe I would still be in time to catch Bella deep in her sleep, calling my name again.