"Okay... maybe you could explain exactly what a Druid is?" Jacob asked. Sam paused. "I don't know much, only what was passed down to me... A Druid is the strongest wolf in the pack. Even stronger then the Alpha. They're very rare. There's only been two others in the tribe's history." Jacob gestured his hands as if to urge Sam to explain more. "That's it." Sam said flatly. "Wait, that can't be it. There has to be more." Jacob said. "That's all I was told Jacob." Jacob sighed and collapsed into the wall. "Great." Jacob ran his fingers through his hair, so many thoughts racing through his mind. Why couldn't his life just be normal? "Well where else would we learn about them?" Leah spoke. "Someone else in the tribe has to know something about them." " Jacob's father would be the one to question. As the chief, he is in possession of The Book." Sam explained. "The book?" Jacob asked. " 'The Book' is the bestiary of the tribe. It has everything about every member who has ever phased in it. Including the only two known Druids." Sam explained. Jacob rose to his feet and lightly smacked the back of Seth's head. "Well Seth, you up for a trip?" He asked. He and Seth made their way towards the door but a sudden thought crossed Seth's mind. "Hang on. Sam, that guy, he talked as if you two already knew each other. What was that about?" All eyes turned to Sam. He sighed. "His name is Ennis... shortly after Seth and Leah first phased, he and the others came and met with me. He said he knew that Seth was a Druid and that one day he would be back for him." Jacob blinked. "So you've known this whole time? That was months ago!" Jacob said, lightly growling at Sam. "How could I know for sure?" Sam said, growling back. "Hey, easy Jake." Seth said, placing his hands on his boyfriend's shoulders and massaging them. "How can you be so calm about this?" "Well yelling at people won't exactly make the situation better." Seth said matter-of-factly. He had a point. "Your right... your right." Jacob said. He turned and left without another word. Seth followed.
~~~~~~~~ Leah ~~~~~~~
"There has to be something in here." Leah said to herself as she dug through the many boxes that once belonged to her parents. Though her father wasn't the chief, he did have a seat on the tribal council so it would only make sense that he know something. As she dug through an old wooden chest, a small book caught her eye. "Mom kept a diary?" The diary had a small lock which Leah easily broke, she flipped through the book without reading it. She then turned to the last written page and began reading.
" My dearest Harry, I'm so sorry but I must leave. I do this only for your safety as well as the safety of the kids. My people are hunters of your kind. If they ever found out about us they would order me to kill you and that is something that I could never do. I have left for my homeland. There is money under the floorboards in the closet. Goodbye my beloved."A single kiss on the paper ended the entry.
"He lied... She didn't leave because she was afraid, she left to protect us." Leah sat on the floor in shock with the book clutched against her chest. "I have to tell Seth."
~~~~~~~~ Sam and Emily ~~~~~~~
Sam and Emily walked about the property, mapping out their plan of defense. Emily was a skilled archer and her skills would be needed when it comes time to face Ennis and his pack. "I'll hide in the woods and use guerrilla warfare with my longbow. My initial attack should buy you all plenty of time to move in and end it." Emily said pointing in the direction of the forest. Sam frowned at her. "I don't think a few flimsy arrows are gonna cut it here Emily." He said with a noticeable lack of confidence in his fiancé. Emily sighed and pouted her lip. "You know, your lack of confidence in me is a little insulting Samuel Uley. I come from a long line of hunters in case you've forgotten." Sam sighed. "No I haven't forgot. I just can't imagine an arrow killing a werewolf." "You'd be surprised what an arrow can do. A little silver plated over one is 'surprisingly' affective against werewolves." Emily said while examining her finger nails. Sam took a hold of her hand, bringing it up to his face. "There is the very real possibility that some of us will be hurt... or even killed. I don't know what I would do if something were to happen to you." Emily leaned forward and kissed him on his cheek. She then whispered into his ear. "I can take care of myself. Don't worry." Emily quickly pulled a dagger out of her boot and held it to Sam's throat, a move that caught him by surprise. "I guess I shouldn't worry too much then."
~~~~~~~~ Jacob and Seth ~~~~~~~
Jacob and Seth entered the house and wasted no time asking Billy for The Book. "No." He said plainly. "What? Why not?" Jacob asked. "Jacob, The Book is for the eyes of the Chief and the Council only. You can't just look at it as you please. Why do you need it anyway?" He asked. Jacob and Seth both looked at each other. "We need to know what a Druid is." Seth said. Billy's eyes widened at Seth's words. "Jacob, draw the blinds. Seth, lock the doors." Billy ordered. Seth and Jacob both moved at lightning speed, completing their assigned task without question. "Now follow me." Billy led them into the kitchen where a laptop was setup on the table. "Why do you need to know what a Druid is?" He asked. "A pack of werewolves wants Seth because apparently he's one." Jacob explained. "Of course... of course. Why didn't I see this?" Billy muttered to himself. He removed a small flash-drive from his pocket. "This" he began, "contains the records of every Quileute shape-shifter. Including everthing we know about Druids. This is 'The Book.'" Jacob looked puzzled. "Hang on, this is The Book?" He asked. Billy looked just as confused. "Of course. What did you think it be?" Jacob frowned. "Oh I don't know, maybe an actual book!" Billy shook his head, almost in disappointment. "What century are you living in son? Nobody uses books anymore." Billy inserted the device into the computer and began clicking through multiple files. "Here we are. Take a look at this." Billy turned the laptop towards Jacob and Seth to give them a better view. Seth began reading:
"It is the fastest, most powerful, and so far the most lethal variety of wolf seen within the tribe. Druids have the ability to hide their scent from other wolves and even vampires. As humans, their eyes will flash a bright yellow when danger is near or when angered. Druids have been shown to have strong wills and will often disobey direct orders from the Alpha. Druids are extremely rare. Injuries inflicted by a Druid will NOT heal on their own. Strangely, and despite their immense power, there has never been a Druid Alpha."Seth reread the passage in his head until it was engraved in his mind. "So that's it huh?" He asked. "I'm afraid so Seth. But remember, there's still a lot we don't know yet... On to other matters. How do you plan on stopping these werewolves?" Billy asked, directing the question at Jacob. "I don't know. I figured you would have an answer for that?" Jacob asked hopefully. "My solution would be to use Seth." Billy said. "No! No! NO! Not happening!" Jacob said. "Are you sure? Seth, at his full potential, could really kick some ass." Jacob shook his head defiantly. "No. I'm not putting Seth is harm's way." He said. "But Jake... I want to fight." Seth said. "I won't let you!" Jacob said, his voice cracking. Seth turned to face Billy. "If I really am a Druid, then how do I use these powers?" He asked. Billy shrugged his shoulders. "Nobody knows. It's something you have to figure out on your own."
"Let's go find out then."
~ I wasn't too happy with this chapter but please review. Next chapter is titled 'Wedding Bells' and be warned, it is 90% smut ;) ~