Hey guys, please share a review of this chapter? I was really hesitant about uploading this one and am a little bit anxious for some input… I have an overview of where I want the story to go now but I don't want to tear at realistic outcomes too much…
Chapter 6:
Song: "Hold me Down - Halsey"
Sam released his grip… Walking circles around Jacob, teeth barred eyes cold as Jacob screamed and rolled about in agony, the dirt mixed with blood sticking to his extremities. Seth lying on the ground not moving as Jake called out to him, questioning his presence… Jared and Paul still shifted in form sat nervously over Seth, their eyes locked on Sam who glared disgustingly at Jacob.
Suddenly a gunshot pierced the cold quiet night.
The man who fired the shot didn't have the impact he had hoped, his rifle missing Sam by inches to his neck, flying past him and coming very close to Seth's frozen form causing Jared and Paul to leap from their over watching position... The campers bolt action Smith & Wesson was taking longer than normal to reload in the hands of the shaking man and while he hoped the shot would cause the wolves to scatter and leave he became extremely nervous when they closed ranks and peered closer to him. These were not ordinary wolves…
The stranger slowly retreating from the rocks was ready to let another round fly, he took aim and closed his finger on the trigger when Sam jumped exceptionally high and let out an ear piercing growl; The result of that caused the second shot to miss as well but it was enough of a distraction.
Enough action to capture the wolves' attention which allowed Leah to jump into the clearing flanking the two wolfs knocking down Paul with insane force; blood lusted at the sight of her brother she bit into Jared's back with bone crushing force causing a disturbing, gut wrenching howl to escape. Jacob managed to push himself up onto his knees and now was hovering over Seth, his hands were shaky but gently inspecting Seth, scared to hurt the boy further, his eyes followed the movements Jakes hand made.
"Seth!? Oh god, can you move?! I need you to move for me buddy, okay? Come on Seth, get up!" Jacob pleaded with tears falling from his face, "Get up, get UP! Leah is here bro, come on we're getting the hell out of here.. Come on sit up, that's it Seth slowly, go slow…"
The younger boy whimpered and let loose a yelp as his form twisted and shifted into that of a teenager, pale and cold he grabbed hold of Jacob, clinging to his shirt and putting his full weight against him taking quick shallow breaths as Leah positioned herself between the two and a surprised still pissed off Sam.
"Just what the HELL do you think you're doing Sam?!" Leah demanded through the link they shared, she could feel his rage at Jakes perceived betrayal.
"Take what's left of your brother and get out of here Leah, this is between Jake and I, if you think-" He couldn't finish as Leah closed her proximity foaming and nipping, "WHY DID YOU ATTACK THEM SAM?!" she barked, enraged… "We don't attack our kind, we don't try to KILL our own and if this really IS between you and Jake why is Seth barely alive?!"
"HE GOT IN THE WAY!" Sam barked out, circling Leah in a threatening manner, "Kinda like you are now…"
She lowered herself, ready for an incoming charge when a sound like thunder clapped and shattered her focus, sound of flesh tearing and bone snapping immediately followed and Leah was searching for the source. Sam howled in anguish as he was forced to the ground, his front right paw curled inward. The sound was so intense and seeing the pain Sam was in caused Paul and Jared to summon their remaining strength as they scurried towards safety leaving the four wolves remaining. It was clear the hunter had met his mark with the third shot as it crippled Sam's arm at the shoulder blade.
He lay on the ground trying to snap and bite at Leah but she was quickly out of range and shifting beside Jacob. Sam made effort to crawl towards the three now human members of the pack, after about 10 feet he became still, exhaling deep breaths Sam let out a frustrated howl, one of pain and annoyance, but also, sorrow… He shifted, panting heavy while holding the wounded and bleeding shoulder. Leah looked at him as she was helping Jacob to his feet; the both of them working with effort had managed to get Seth off the ground.
"Leah, don't… I can't, the elders have forsaken Jacob! He can't go back! I had NO choice! Don't you get that?!" Sam tried to reason, "That's bullshit Sam! I don't buy that crap at all, and besides you have a choice…" She sniffed, looking at her brother as he appeared dazed and confused.
"YOU ALWAYS HAVE A FUCKING CHOICE!" she yelled teary eyed with adrenaline at the situation and just how screwed up it was… "You always have a choice Sam…" Leah said that last sentence quietly, heartbroken to see her family, the pack, her people fighting the way they had been.
Taking another minute and letting a sigh escape she scanned the tree line, looking for the camper with his rifle she called out, "Hey! Is somebody there?! Don't shoot us! We need help!?" she said at the dark forest surrounding them to no avail…
"H-he must have left, you know, freaked out or something when he saw he shot a wolf that's actually human…" Sam said, spitting on the ground still lying on his side and catching his breath.
"Don't come near us Sam, I swear it… Because I won't freak out, or leave next time. I'm not afraid to shoot a wolf or human… got it?!" Leah said vehemently and Sam gave a very small nod, eyes deadlocked on the three of them, finally relenting to let Leah escape with the boys.
AN: Alright guys, time to share your thoughts... More to follow this weekend.. ^_~