The storm is rushing on me
Here's the flood flash
I feel so locked and loaded
Let me out, let me out

Wake up in a wasteland
Where the trees are crashing fast
Make or break
The road explodes
Get out, get out of this town

Let the storm get stronger
Let us speed up
Or get blown over
Time's wasting
How much longer
Before I get myself free
Of these hurricane streets?

Hey Monday- Hurricane Streets

Scanning the trees I saw four really big half-naked boys walk out between trees. They all started out cautious then their eyes landed on us, more specifically Bella and instantly a switch flipped and they were furious.

"What have you done, Jacob?" Sam demanded.

Suddenly Paul thrust past him, "Why can't you just follow the rules, Jacob?" He yelled. "What the hell are you thinking? Is she more important that everything, than the whole tribe? Than the people getting killed?"

"She can help, they both can." He said quietly.

"Help!" He shouted and I watched him start to shaking. Slowly I started backing away. "Oh, that's likely! I'm sure the leech lovers are just dying to help us out!" Normally I would object but felt like this wasn't the time.

"Don't talk about them like that!" Jacob shouted. A shudder rippled through Paul's shoulders and then I started backing up fast pulling Bella who was frozen.

"Paul! Relax!" Sam commanded.

"Jeez, Paul," Jared called. "Get a grip."

Paul twisted his head his lips curling back in what looked like a snarl. He shifted his glare over to us and Jacob took a step in front of us. That triggered it.

"Right, protect her" He roared and I yanked on her hand.

"Paul!" Sam and Jacob shouted together and I watched as Paul shifted into the gray wolf. A loud growl rolled out of his muzzle and his eyes focused on us.

Suddenly Jacob was running across the road.

"Jacob," Bella scream and I pulled her back away from the fight.

I watched as he leaped forward, diving into empty air and split second later there was a ripping sound and he shift into the russet wolf.

"Jacob!" She called again and tried to step forward but I pulled back.

"Stay where you are, Bella," Sam ordered.

I watched as Jacob started owning Paul and felt a small smile spread over my lips. Hell, if they weren't concerned about them I'm not going to be.

"Take them to Emily's," Sam shouted as he darted off the road kicking off his shoes. The growling and snapping from the two traveled further and further away then was suddenly cut off.

One of the boy's which I'm guessing was Embry since he was the only one I hadn't met started laughing.

"Well, there's something you don't see every day," he snickered.

"I do," Jared grumbled. "Every single day."

"Aw, Paul doesn't lose his temper every day," he disagreed. "Maybe two out of three."

Jared started forward picking something up off the ground, then caught a piece of rubber figuring out that it was a shoe. "Totally shredded, Billy said this was the last pair he could afford, guess Jacob's going barefoot now."

"This one survived," Embry said holding up a sneaker. "Jake can hop," He added with a laugh and I let a little giggle escape at the thought.

"Get Sam's shoes, will you? All the rest of this is headed for the trash."

Embry got the shoes and the jogged into the trees, sighing I shrugged and stepped forward helping Jared gather remnants of Jacob's clothing.

"Nice to see you again Piper," Jared gave a friendly smile as I handed him the few I had gotten.

"You too," I smiled and we looked back at Bella who look at the pieces in surprise and shock.

"Hey, you're not going to faint or puke or anything?" He asked her.

"I don't think so," she gasped.

"You don't look so good. Maybe you should sit down."

"Okay," she mumbled as I helped her sit down and she put her head between her knees.

"Jake should have warned us," Embry complained.

"He shouldn't have brought his girlfriend and you into this. What did he expect?" Jared said.

"Oh thanks that makes me feel special," I mumbled.

"Well, the wolf's out of the bag now." Embry joked. "Way to go, Jake."

"Aren't you worried about them at all?" Bella demanded.

"Worried? Why?" Embry blinked.

"They could hurt each other!"

Embry and Jared guffawed, and I just shrugged.

"I hope Paul gets a mouthful of him," Jared said. "Teach him a lesson."

"Yeah right!" Embry disagreed. "Did you see Jake? Even Sam couldn't phase on the fly like that. He saw Paul losing it, and it took him, what, half a second to attack? The boy's got a gift."

"Paul's been fighting longer. I'll bet you ten bucks he leaves a mark."

"You're on. Jake's a natural. Paul doesn't have a prayer." They shook hands, grinning.

"Let's go see Emily. You know she'll have food waiting." Embry looked down at us. "Mind giving us a ride?"

"No problem," Bella chocked out.

"No I'll drive," I shook my head. Shrugging, Embry helped me up then Bella.

"In you go," He said cheerfully helping Bella into the truck. "You'll have to ride in the back," He told Jared.

"That's fine. I got a weak stomach. I don't want to be in there when she blows."

"I bet she's tougher than that. She runs with vampires."

"You can't really run with vampires," I said and both looked at me, shrugging I got into the truck.

I drove as Embry gave me directions sporadically

"Hey, how did Jake get around the injunction anyway?"

"The…what?" Bella asked.

"Er, the order. You know, to not spill the beans. How did he tell you about this?"

"Oh that, he didn't. I guessed right."

Embry pursed his lips, "Both of you," He shook his head.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"Emily's house. She's Sam's girlfriend…no, fiancée, now, I guess. They'll meet us back there after Sam gives it to them for what just happened. And after Paul and Jake scrounge up some new clothes, if Paul even has any left."

"Does Emily know about…" Bella asked.

"Yeah. And hey, don't stare at her. That bugs Sam."

"Why would I stare?" She probed.

"Like you saw just now, hanging out around werewolves has it's risks." He seemed a bit uncomfortable and changed the subject. "Hey, are you okay the whole thing with the black-haired bloodsucker in the meadow? He didn't look like a friend but…" He shrugged.

"No, he wasn't a friend," I answered.

"That's good. We didn't want to start anything, break the treaty, you know."

"Oh, yeah, Jake told me about the treaty once, a long time ago. Why would killing Laurent break the treaty?"

"Laurent," He snorted. "Well, we were technically on Cullen turf. We're not allowed to attack any of them, the Cullens, at least, off our land, unless they break the treaty first. We didn't know if the black haired on was a relative of theirs or something. Looked like you both knew him."

"How would they break it?" I asked turning the way he pointed.

"If they bit a human. Jake wasn't so keen on the idea of letting it go that far."

"Oh. Well. Um, thanks again. I'm glad you didn't wait."

"Our pleasure." He smiled motioning for me to turned onto a narrow dirt road. At the end of the road was a tiny house with a blue door. There was a window box full of orange and yellow marigolds brightening the place. Embry and I opened our doors at the same time.

"Mmm, Emily's cooking." He inhaled as Jared jumped out the back.

Bella got out beside me and we timidly followed after them. A woman with long black hair was standing at the counter popping muffins out of a tin and placing them on a plate.

"You guys hungry?" she asked in a melodic voice and turned to us a smile on half her face and I quickly realized why Embry had told us not to stare. Half of her face was scarred from her hairline to chin with red thick lines but you could see the remarkable beauty that she was. Smiling I looked down at the muffins and realized how hungry I was

"Oh, Who's this?" She asked surprised.

"Bella Swan and Piper Worthington," Jared shrugged. "Who else?" Apparently we had been a topic of conversation.

"Leave it to Jacob to find a way around," She murmured eyeing Bella and I critically. "So, you're the vampire girls."

Raising my eyebrows I returned her look, "Yes, and I'm guessing you're the wolf girl."

She laughed, as did Embry and Jared, "I guess I am." Pleased she turned to Jared, "Where's Sam?"

"They, er, surprised Paul this morning."

"Ah, Paul," she sighed. "Do you think they'll be long? I was just about to start the eggs."

"Don't worry, if they're late, we won't let anything go to waste."

Emily chuckled and opened the fridge. "No doubt," she agreed. "Piper, Bella, are you hungry? Go ahead and help yourself to a muffin."

"Thanks," we both said and leaned forward taking on from the plate. I watched as Embry picked up his third and shoved it into his mouth.

"Save some for your brothers," Emily scolded hitting him on the head with a wooden spoon. Smiling I relaxed, this reminded me of the Cullen's for some strange reason and I felt totally comfortable.

"Pig," Jared commented and I let a little giggle escape.

The front door open and Sam stepped through immediately he made his way to Emily and I was reminded of Emmett. He leaned down and kissed her scars before kissing her lips and I smiled softly.

"Hey, none of that," Jared complained. "I'm eating."

"Then shut up and eat," Sam stated kissing her again.

"Ugh," Embry groaned and I giggled softly again. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Bella struggling with the romance. I was about to suggest leaving when Paul and Jacob came through the door laughing just like when one of the Cullen's came in from wrestling.

Jacob scanned the room until finally landing on us. "Hey, Bells, Piper," He greeted cheerfully and grabbed two muffins before coming to stand beside us. "Sorry about before," He muttered. "How are you holding up?" I nodded and gave an 'I'm fine.'

"Don't worry, I'm okay. Good muffins." She picked up hers and started eating it again thankfully.

"Oh, man!" Jared wailed I looked up to see him and Embry examining a pink line of Paul's arm.

"Ten dollars," he beamed.

"Did you do that?" I heard Bella whisper.

"I barely touched him. He'll be perfect by sundown."

"Sundown?" I questioned.

"Wolf thing," He whispered.

I heard them exchange something else but didn't really listen, "Hey, Guys," Sam called. "Jacob has information for us."

'uh oh we're on.'

"I know what the redhead wants." I saw Paul's eyes linger on me and connected with them for a couple seconds before looking away. "That's what I was trying to tell you before." He kicked the leg of the chair Paul was on.

"And?" Jared asked.

"She is trying to avenge her mate, only it wasn't the black haired leech we killed," I flinched slightly when he said leech. "The Cullen's got her mate last year, and she's after Bella and Piper now."

Jared, Embry and Emily looked at us not bothering to hide their surprise.

"They're just girls," Embry protested.

"I didn't say it made sense. But that's why the bloodsucker's been trying to get past us. She's been heading to Forks." Even though I had it figured out in my mind just someone actually saying it made my mouth go dry.

"Excellent," Jared said a smiled starting on his lips. "We've got bait." I watched Jacob quickly pull out a can opener and launch it at him. Jared hand flicked up and caught it seconds before it hit his face. Reminding me of the snow ball last year.

"They are not bait."

"You know what I mean," Jared said and I narrowed my eyes at him.

"So we'll be changing out patterns," Sam said. "We'll try leaving a few holes, and see if she falls for it. We'll have to split up, and I don't like that. But if she's really after them, she probably won't try to take advantage of our divided numbers."

"Quil's got to be close to joining us," Embry murmured. "Then we'll be able to split evenly." I watched as everyone looked down hopeless.

"Well, we won't count on that," Sam said. "Paul, Jared, and Embry will take the outer perimeter, and Jacob and I will take the inner. We'll collapse in when we've got her trapped." His eyes then flicked to us, "Jacob thinks it would be best is you spent as much time as possible here in La Push. She won't know where to find you so easily, just in case."

"What about Charlie?" Bella asked.

"March madness is still going," Jacob said about Bella's dad.

"Wait," Sam held up a hand. "That's what Jacob thinks is best," I saw his eyes flick to Paul but they quickly came back, "but you need to decide for yourself. You should weigh the risks of both options very seriously. You saw this morning how easily things can get dangerous here, how quickly they get out of hand. If you choose to stay with us, I can't make any guarantees about your safety."

"I won't hurt them," Jacob mumbled, looking down.

"If there was somewhere else you felt safe…"

I immediately started rolling my ring.

"I don't want to lead Victoria anywhere else," Bella whispered.

"Same," I muttered thinking of my empty house.

"That's true. It's better to have her here, where we can end this."

"You'll be careful, right?" Bella asked what I and probably Emily were thinking.

They all burst out laughing and I reached out grabbing Bella's hand.

"Food's ready," Emily announced and they all hurried around the table, as she place the large pan of eggs down on the table and then leaned back watching with a look that reminded me of Esme.

oOo

We spent the rest of the day in La Push mostly at Billy Black's house who seemed to warm up to me a bit. By dinner Charlie had shown up with two large pizzas one of which Jacob ate all by himself. I mostly blocked out all conversation knowing that tomorrow my parents were leaving for a month long vacation. When Bella dropped me off I said a small goodbye and quickly walked up to the door.

"Oh good you're home," Mom greeted when I got inside and I gave a small smile.

"Yup?"

"I was just wondering if I could borrow those boot's I like."

"Sure," I nodded, putting on the act like my life was the same as any normal teenagers and quickly took off my jacket running up the stairs.