A quick note: This is my first fan fiction and I am really excited! Basically it is a continuation of breaking dawn with lots of Leah, Jacob, Bella and Seth. For those Edward lovers, I am sorry, but you wont like it as much, though Edward IS present in the whole story (I thought you might kill me if I killed Edward in the story, so I decided to leave that out) and there are many Edward/Bella scenes, but I am trying to focus on the whole Jacob/Leah/Bella/Seth scheme. Hope you enjoy and please comment rate and review!
Many thanks to BitterBeginnings, who edited the story for me in the little spare time that we both have!
Disclaimer: I am not Stephenie Meyer, but all of these characters belong to her, I just decided to make a story with them
Again, Enjoy!
Chapter 1
"We're going to be late," Edward whispered in my ear, looking up at my eyes.
I quickly slipped some new shorts on (Alice did all the shopping for us, always), buttoning my shirt at the same time. Outside, Jasper and Emmett were talking in loud voices about their next hunting trip. I wasn't planning to attend this one, since I had already gone a few weeks ago.
"Ready" I looked up at Edward who was waiting for me at the door.
"Why exactly are we doing this again?"
Edward pulled me closer to him, chuckling "The Quileutes asked us to come over for the … meeting"
I remembered the pact that Carlisle had agreed with both Jacob's and Sam's pack a few days ago. We were now "friends" and whenever one of us was in trouble we were to help each other out. It will help in the long run Carlisle had said, anyways, why can't we work together?
We couldn't. I wasn't very sure why I felt this way. Why did I hate Jacob so much? Why did I avoid him at all costs? I treated him as if he were just another of Nessie's friends. Why? I racked my brain, trying to understand the situation.
Was it because he had imprinted on my very own daughter, on my own, darling Nessie? No, there was more than that. Maybe it's just because he is a stupid, foolish jerk a voice inside my head told me Duh. I tried to stop it from talking. Or maybe, it continued, it's because you love him, more than a brother, and want him too, like Edward. No, that was certainly not true. I loved Edward. He was my one and only. He was my other half. My husband I thought, smiling at the words.
"What are you thinking about, Bella?"
Edwards's alluringly soft voice came from somewhere else completely. I realized that in my thinking I had been grabbing too tight onto the kitchen counter, and it had a small dent in it. Being a vampire really was tough work. Ever since I had been transformed, I had had to keep a low temper and control my strength.
"Nothing" I answered, almost immediately.
Edward stared at me, disbelieving.
"What does 'nothing' stand for?" he asked, quietly.
"I was just… wondering… about. Um- … Charlie. He- He doesn't eat real food anymore now that I'm gone" I sighed at the lame excuse, knowing Edward would see through it.
Edward was silent for a short time, and then nodded.
"Don't worry".
"Huh?" I was surprised that he had believed me.
"Let's go, love"
He kissed me lightly on the lips and we raced each other all the way to La Push. Edward mostly was in the lead but I beat him just at the end, grinning.
"So, why are we all here again?" Seth asked, looking around the campfire and halting his gaze when he reached Carlisle's face.
Embry and Quil, sitting next to Seth on both sides, groaned. We had been waiting for Sam and Jacob to arrive for ever. I could see that Edward had an irritated look on his face, and Emmett was grinding his nails, pacing up and down.
Seth sighed and stood up.
"I am going to go phase to see if-"
"No need," Edward mumbled, looking alert, "Here they come".
Seth turned to face the direction in which Sam was arriving. Edward looked annoyed for some reason. Before I could ask why, Sam, Jacob and Rennesmee came into view. Rennesmee had slept over at Jacob's newly purchased home last night, to which I had objected, but didn't have a reason and therefore Jacob won.
"Hey mum!" Rennesmee called out, and she ran towards me. I caught her and hugged her tightly, caressing her curls. Nessie looked as if she were sixteen years old now, even though she was only about four. She was growing so fast. She smelled very much like Jacob, and the smell stung my nostrils as I inhaled, even though I was so used to it.
I glanced over at Jacob and he nodded. I nodded back, and we all turned to Sam.
"Hello, Carlisle" Sam greeted, "lets get down to business".
We all watched and listened as he, Jacob and Carlisle shook hands, speaking of the treaty.
"So, if we are ever in trouble or need help, you'll assist us?" Carlisle asked, looking at Sam for the final decision after their speeches had been made.
Sam nodded, and smiled "If we get to kill bloodsuckers, then it will be my pleasure".
Emmett, who had been leaning against a nearby tree, grinned "Surely these will be non-vegetarian vampires you plan on killing?" he chuckled.
Quil, Embry and Jared nodded. Seth stretched and yawned, apparently bored. Sam grinned.
"Well, we better phase back and run the perimeter before going to sleep, boys." Sam instructed them.
Quil, Embry, Jared, Seth and Sam turned to leave. Carlisle and Emmett said their byes and headed back home, too. Seth, Nessie, Edward, Jacob and I were the only ones left.
Edward looked at Jacob, annoyed and grumbled.
"Well, if you must. She won't like it, you know?"
Jacob nodded, looking scared. He glanced at Nessie, who came over to hug him.
"What's going on?" I asked, confused. I didn't want Nessie to even touch Jacob. She was my Nessie. She had to stay away from him. I glared at Jacob.
"Me and Rennesmee are going to head home, love. Jacob wants to tell you something in private but…" he paused and shook his head "I don't agree" he murmured really quietly.
I waited for them to leave and glared at Jacob, knowing, or probably guessing what he was going to ask me. I did not want this to happen, but I nodded so Jacob could start.
Jacob looked like he was under pressure; his short hair was standing up on its roots. I missed his long hair, but he had cut it a long time ago. He looked completely different now.
"Umm…" He started.
"What?" I replied a bit too harshly, "Come on, get it over with!" I moaned.
"Well, I have been meaning to tell you this for a long time and I think you already know it. But I want you to know how I feel, so you don't get mad at me later" He glanced down at his bare feet, clearly embarrassed.
His words reminded me of some many years ago, when he had told me that he loved me. A feeling of uneasiness crept up my stomach.
Jacob stared down at his hands, which were, in fact, trembling.
"Well, I kind of- sort of- love your daughter" he stuttered, and glimpsed at my face, which, I hope, remained expressionless.
"And I would like to ask her out with me," He looked more confident now, he wasn't shaking anymore either, "Nessie is, I mean, Rennesmee is old enough now, she looks like if she's fifteen or sixteen. And I guess I should ask you if I am allowed to ask her to be my girlfriend".
Now he stared into my eyes, doubtful. He seemed deeply troubled and had a pleading look in his eyes, looking like the younger Jacob I used to know. It saddened me to think about how we used to be, Bella and Jake, Jake and Bella. But he had become a monster, imprinting on my daughter, my Nessie, just when I had become a vampire.
I punched him in the face.
Leah was lounging on the ground underneath a tall oak tree, taking a late afternoon break. None of her pack had phased yet, and the silence in her mind quite unusual. Jacob was at some sort of campfire meeting with the leeches and Seth was there too. She had not wanted to attend. She was fine here, oddly relaxed, something that rarely happened these days, what with all the duties necessary when having such a small pack. She loved the silence. It was horrible having to dream of a vampire teen every night.
What does he even see in her? Leah knew of the imprinting and knew it would never happen to her. She had had a soul mate, but he was gone, and wasn't coming back.
Don't think about him! Her response to her own thoughts was instantaneous. She was always restraining herself with the pack, trying not to let them see the pain she was in. And it was, in moments like these in which her mind kept on blocking those thoughts. She was just protecting herself; she didn't need any more pain.
She wondered w-
"Stupid, aggressive, over-powering, foolish bloodsucker!" a husky voice growled
Leah chuckled at Jacob's anger; there were few occasions on which he was this angry. Yet she was curious, and lifted her head up.
What's wrong? What did they do this time? She taunted him.
Jacob's memory flowed rapidly into her brain, and she watched the whole thing as if it was a film at the cinema, flinching at the punch.
Wow, she thought she actually punched you? She's less controlled than I thought.
I just asked her! Jacob retorted. It's not like she didn't see what was coming! Filthy leech. Stupid Girl.
There was a silence and Jacob was running, his instincts telling him where to go. She could see through his eyes, he was very close.
I hate her.
His words were serious this time, decisive and strong. This sudden statement took Leah by surprise. Jacob couldn't hate Bella; after all they had gone through. How? It was impossible. He was always so sensitive about her. Something wasn't right.
Nearly there Jacob announced.
In a matter of seconds, Jacob was standing behind her, his hot breath stinging her neck, growls emanating from his clenched teeth.
Leah turned around to face a reddish-brown wolf, sighing. Jacob looked troubled, his fur scruffy and unkempt, his eyes wandering.
Why do you even mind if Bella punched you? Leah asked, Seriously, you don't hate her, Jacob. You know you don't. She's just an over-protective leech.
I don't know. I hate her. Jacob's thoughts were a bit too sharp and Leah knew she was pushing a nerve.
You are, Leah, I might attack you if you're not careful.
Leah barked a laugh. Right. I'm stronger anyways.
You wish, Leah. You don't even believe in what you just said. I can read your mind, remember?
Right. Leah laughed again. Damn.
Leah hated it when others could read her thoughts. She glanced at Jacob, knowing he did too. Jacob nodded, trotting into the woods once more. She quickly picked up the bundle of clothes next to her and started to change before Jacob came back, knowing she could take her time, because Jacob respected her privacy.
She finished putting her loose t-shirt on and sat down by the tree once more.
"You can come!" she called, and Jacob walked in, smiling, wearing nothing but faded jeans.
Leah was used to this, and it never surprised her to see the pack half-naked all the time. She wondered what her old friends would think of her if they knew she ran around with wolves and spent half her time speaking to half-naked boys.
They'd be jealous, she reckoned, especially Laura. Addie, Vicky, Verena and Laura were always busy these days. Verena was engaged to be married with a guy from Seattle and Vicky was a primary school teacher at the local La Push School. Addie was just Addie. Leah missed them all, but wasn't allowed to tell her secret, and it was quite hard to be around them lately.
Leah glanced at Jacob and saw he was lying on the ground, hands over his head, thinking. He caught her eyes looking at her and stared back for a few seconds. She could tell his mind was working hard now, and she decided to lie down on the floor next to him.
Jacob turned his head towards Leah.
"Do you think Nessie loves me?" his voice sounded cracked, troubled, and his eyes looked so miserable that Leah felt a pang of pain in her chest.
Leah stayed silent for a while, keeping her breaths even and not knowing what to say. Another short silence followed.
Jacob's voice was quiet now, almost a whisper.
"Will everything be okay in the end? For both of us?"
Leah knew to what he was referring now, and she sighed and closed her eyes.
"I hope so, Jacob, I hope so".
They lay in silence for a while, side by side, lost in their own thoughts, and finally fell asleep. However, in the midst of their thoughts, they hadn't noticed that Seth was missing.
A/N: CLIFFHANGER! IN THE FIRST CHAPTER! Ooo. Please tell me what you think, and review. All you have ti do is push a little button! Many thanks!
