Thanks for so many reviews! I'm glad you guys like it. Unfortunately, I tricked you! Jacob's party isn't till next chapter. Sorry, I just wanted to let you down easy. Also, you should read this in ½ format, it makes the reading easier, plus I think it's a better view of the story. This chapter features violence and blood, so if you don't like that sort of thing then don't read it. It's not bad but I wanted to warn you. I know some people are squeamish about blood.

Edward: Not me

Mystery: Yes, we know. You think blood drives are buffets

Edward: Want to make a donation?

Mystery: *gulp*

Jacob: Don't eat her! She won't write any smut for us!

Mystery: Never thought I'd be saved by the promise of smut. Bleh, you two behave and I'll give you birthday sex.

Edward: YES!

Mystery and Jacob stare at him like he crazy

Edward: What?

Chapter Nine: Solar Midnight Meets Flaming Equinox

This should be easy. It's like talking to family, I tried to remind myself. I dragged my feet to the pack meeting by the cliffs. Edward's words were still ringing in my head like a church bell:

"Are you ashamed?"

It hurt me that Edward had even asked me but there was still a shadow in my mind about how the pack would react to my imprint. I was definitely a pack animal; I thrived on being around others. If the pack rejected me I don't know what'd I'd do. But if I was separated from Edward I'd… die.

Everyone started to arrive, standing respectfully around Sam in a circle like we usually did. Leah was on his right and Paul was on his left; their faces were hard.

"I guess you guys know why we're here." Sam began, "But we have a serious problem."

I tensed, Sam took notice. I tried to pretend I was somewhere else. Why did we have to do this? I hated that Sam thought he was like our babysitter or something. I mean, what would happen when I was grown up? I was certainly not taking direction from him when I was a grown ass man. That just wasn't happening. As I matured Sam felt less and less like my Alpha.

"It's the Cullens." He said, "They're getting too comfortable living here. And with the Swan girl-"

"Bella." I said under my breath. I hated it that whenever someone referred to her she was 'the Swan girl' or 'that clumsy kid Edward used to date'. She was a person with a name and it was Bella.

"This would be the perfect time to strike."

Strike? As in attack?

Everyone nodded in agreement except Seth and me. The Cullen's were our friends! They'd done nothing but live their lives.

"But why?" Seth blurted.

Leah snapped to look at him, "Why? They're monsters Seth. They kill for a living."

"Only animals." Seth whispered, "They're not too bad, I think they're nice once you get to know them."

I stopped breathing as Seth realized his slip up. The pack's aura turned furious and everyone glowered at Seth like he was the most hated thing on the planet.

"Get to know them?" Sam growled, "And did you, Seth? Get to know them?"

Seth was now quivering with fear, "I-I-I-I d-d-didn't mean…"

Oh Seth lie. Lie like your life depended on it, which it probably did.

I noticed Seth had his hands in his pockets and was gripping something tightly. Slowly, as not to be conspicuous, I leaned forward to catch a glimpse. But Leah beat me to it.

"What's in your pocket Seth?"

He gripped the object harder, "Nothing."

"Liar." She said rudely.

That's when I realized exactly what it was but I hoped I was wrong. The Cullen's had generously given Seth and I their family crest in pendant form. Esme and Carlisle said we were now honorary members of their family and deserved to wear the crest. I didn't notice before but the Cullen's all wore it every day.

My pendant was back at the house under my pillow. Why would Seth bring it with him? Leah finally had enough and strode over to dig in her brother's pockets. I knew Seth was mortified when she found the oval pendant. I was surprised I couldn't smell too much vampire on it, but their smell was beginning to grow on me now. The pack snarled with distaste,

"Vampire?!" Paul cried in shock.

Sam looked very disappointed, "You betrayed the pack Seth."

Leah looked the most hurt, "Seth how could you!?"

I kept my mouth shut as Seth tried miserably to explain. But he really didn't get the chance. I was horrified when Sam flew at him, eyes blazing like a madman. He phased mid-air, crashing into Seth, who phased when he was hit. They thrashed around, Seth emanating small yelps of alarm.

Everyone seemed riled up now, the only one not in their wolf form was me. I just stared in shock. Was Sam smoking crack? How could he just attack Seth like that?! Little, innocent Seth. He stuck his neck out for me and still hadn't ratted me out. What type of friend would I be if I didn't come to his aid?

A fucked up friend, that's what.

My fury at Seth's mistreatment caused me to phase violently. My thoughts were unhinged about killing Sam. I let them stream though the pack's mental chain, enjoying the stunned looks I was getting. Sam held Seth by the scruff of his neck. I could see Sam's teeth beginning to shred the tender flesh of Seth's neck.

'Let him go Sam!' I growled, baring my teeth.

Sam shook Seth like a ragdoll, still smirking. He was trying to piss me off.

'Congratulations asshole, it's working.' Damon said, 'Let's just kill him Jake. Please?! I've wanted to rip his throat out for ages!'

Damon was the darker side of me. The wild side. Every time I phased I had to be extra careful that Damon wouldn't take over my mind completely and kill everyone I was threatened by.

Sam finally let Seth go, throwing him into the brambles behind me. I heard poor Seth whimper but he stayed down. For that I was grateful. At least he was alive.

'Just leave him alone! He's right!' I said.

Leah snarled at me, 'You're a leech-lover too?'

A small image of Edward flashed in my mind. I knew it would be fuzzy for the rest of the pack but Sam still picked up on it.

'What are you hiding Jacob!' Sam said, 'I want the truth!'

I think I smelled him before everyone else. Edward. Why was he there? He'd make things ten times harder for me to explain. But judging by the lack of reaction to the scent he must've been downwind of the rest of the pack. Sam growled, apparently I was taking too long to answer. He lunged at me and I ran to meet him head on. We were rolling in the dirt, snapping and snarling at one another. I felt Sam's teeth tear my shoulder but my claws ripped his bicep. The rest of the pack stared with shock and awe. I knew no one would intervene. I thought I was winning, that is until Sam cut me from my left shoulder to thigh.

I crumpled to the ground. Crap, it would take me extra minutes to heal; I'd sustained too much damage. If we lose too much blood the healing process takes longer. Sam growled, strutting in front of me like he was the Queen of Sheba or something.

'Just tell me Jake,' he said, 'I don't like hurting you.'

'You're so full of it Sam.' I spat, licking my shoulder.

Now it was my turn to piss him off. Sam ran for me again but he never got to me. I heard a small puppy growl. Oh no, Seth. Their little scuffle didn't last long. Seth was already hurt and wasn't a great fighter.

'Why are you protecting them?!' Sam howled. He was stepping on Seth's throat, watching him struggle for air.

Why was nobody helping us?! As I got to my feet to defend Sam I felt my left back leg give out from under me. It hurt so much to walk. But I had to help Seth. Sam was getting out of control. Abruptly, Sam was pushed away from Seth by an unseen force. Seth scrambled away and stood behind me cowering.

"Seth are you okay?" I heard someone whisper.

Edward brought Alice and Jasper with him? I guess it was good insurance; they were both really strong.

The pack growled at the sweet sound of Alice's voice. Knowing the jig was up, Edward and Jasper revealed themselves from the woods. Alice stayed with us.

'You're breaking the treaty!' Sam accused, his hackles rising.

I could tell Edward and Jasper were both itching to put Sam in the grave early. He'd hurt me and almost killed Seth, whom Jasper had become very protective over. I felt calmed suddenly and I knew Jasper was the cause. He looked incredibly stressed by the emotions we were emitting.

"Jacob and Seth are hurt." Edward said in a strained voice.

Seth whimpered for effect and I felt some of the pack's remorse; but none from Sam. His eyes were burning with hate.

'What are you doing here?!' he demanded.

Edward, ever proud and beautiful, stared at him defiantly, "That's not your concern."

I heard Embry and Paul gasp in unison.

'What did you do to my brother?!' Leah practically screamed. I couldn't imagine the worry she was feeling.

"Nothing." Edward answered, "Seth is with us because he wants to be."

Leah looked ready to kill him but was calmed by Jasper's amazing powers. I'd have to thank him if we lived through this. Sam made a move for Edward but my emotional thoughts about Edward stopped him. He felt the love and protection I felt for Edward; if possible, this made him angrier.

'You just threw the pack away for some little romance?!' Sam growled at me.

'Edward is my imprint.' I said proudly

I apologize to any Sam fans out there but there has to be a villain! This story is just getting started, just wait until the Voulturi have their say about this little vampire/werewolf tryst. Let's just say they won't be so happy. BTW has anyone listened to the New Moon soundtrack? I think it's very soothing.

But enough of me.

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