Finally the 10th chapter! Woot! Sorry it took so long, I was having a bit of writers block. On with the story!
Disclaimer: If I owned the Twilight series, Jacob and Bella would have gotten together a long time ago. I don't own the series or characters, just my writing!
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I opened my eyes to my gray room, thunder clouds sounding miles away. Though my eyes were still bleary from sleep, all the colors and shapes looked so much sharper than they had the morning before. A quick peek at the clock told me it was getting near to eleven. I stared at the pale ceiling, taking in what had happen to me.
That I was a werewolf. It was neat and all that I could be with Jacob and the pack without him worrying about my safety anymore, that I wasn't weak and defenseless now. True, it would take some time before I was stable enough for school or people, but that wasn't too bad. I didn't even mind that I morphed into a giant dog, being a werewolf had its perks, there was just one little thing that bothered me.
That it was my sworn duty to kill vampires. I mean I understood there are bad vampires, ones that feed upon humans. Like Victoria, the thought of her made me shudder. But there are good ones, who help humans. Like the-wince- Cullens. I knew there was a treaty between us and them it was just that every fiber in me's instinct is to kill them.
It doesn't matter to my wolf self that they feed on animals, not humans. All that matters is what they are, vampires. My wolf self is so racist, I thought laughing quietly at my own joke. I would have stayed thinking in bed all day but Sam's orders and my stomach forced me out of bed.
While changing into new clothes I noticed that my body was now toned, but not in a big huge muscles sort of way. My stomach growled angrily as I was putting my hair into a pony tail, I needed food, soon. I ran down the steps not tripping once, Jacob's scent was all over downstairs.
I wonder where he's hiding. As I made my way into the kitchen I saw a flash of movement by the fridge.
"Boo!" he yelled as he jumped out.
"Hi, Jacob," I said calmly to him as I walked by to some get cereal. "You didn't scare me."
"Darn," he said sullenly. I filled my bowl dumping milk on top, then ravenously dug in. On my third bowl I noticed Jacob staring, the corners of his lips twitching.
"What are you looking at?" I questioned. "You eat like this all the time."
His smirk stretched into a grin, "I've just never seen you eat like me."
"Well it is kind of fun to watch," I admitted, filling my bowl again. I munched on my cereal, watching the rain turn into flakes of snow that were slowly drifting down. After finishing the box of cereal, though I was still hungry, we headed out for the line of timber.
"Wanna race?" Jacob asked, as we walked through the trees.
I thought on it a minute, well I would be tripping every other step. And I could show Jake up so, "Yeah!"
"Okay," he said, getting ready to take off. I dug my heels into the ground, bending my knees slightly I preparing for takeoff. Jacob looked at me for a second, a smug grin plastered to his face. "On your mark, get set…Go!"
I took off, the wind whistled past me ears, I was just in front Jacob, barely. I hope I don't fall. I took large breath fulls of the crisp air, enjoying the feeling of exhilaration. The snowflakes that were drifting down stuck to my bare arms, melting on contact.
I wasn't really sure which way to go so every time Jacob changed direction so did I. A familiar faded red house came into view and I was in the lead! I was going to win! Jacob took note of this and pressed himself even faster, but I kept my lead. Almost there…
That was when I tripped, how convenient. I cursed my lack of balance as I flung out my arms to catch myself. I had almost beaten him! This is so unfair! I was on the verge of tears thanks to my anger. Warm arms caught me before I hit the ground. I took deep breaths calming myself, blinking away the angry tears.
Jacob had put me on my feet, hands still on my shoulders, looking me over to make sure I was okay.
"You know," he began, looking at me. "That was a pretty close race, but I'd have to say…you won!"
"Really?!" I asked I had never been faster than him. He nodded. I was practically jumping up and down with happiness. Jacob was giving me that loving stare again, but I got over it.
We walked over to Sam's, I was pretty much skipping, but whatever. I straightened up becoming serious, before going in. Sam and Emily were talking on the coach when we came in, Sam gave her a quick peck on the lips and we went outside. He went straight to the forest with us following behind him.
"Today we're just going to practice phasing and self control," Sam informed me, still leading us somewhere. He stopped abruptly in a small clearing. He whirled around, and in one fluid movement his hand connected with my face.
I stood there in shock for a moment, why would he do that? What did I do wrong? Within seconds I was fuming, anger shaking me. "What the heck Sam?!" I yelled at him.
"Control!" Jacob had bellowed, but the fleeting smug look on Sam's face sent me over the edge. Before I knew what I was doing, I had phased, jumping on Sam. He caught on a little late, he thought I'd have enough control, he phased under me, since I had pinned him down. Snarls sounded from me as we tussled.
I was complete anger, no rationality. Sam managed to pin me, still snarling a continuous growl. I snapped at his throat hopping to get free, not listening to anything Sam was saying. He had no right to slap me! None!
Bella! Listen to me! He said angrily.
What?! I snapped.
It was a test! A self control test! I had to get you angry, to see how you would react. He explained, calming me. But I didn't dare calm down all the way; I didn't want to be naked in front of them.
Sam freed me from his restraint; I got up shaking off the dirt.
Sorry about that Sam. I mumbled ashamed of my lack of control.
Its okay Bella no one ever passes that test the first time. Sam told me, saying it was no big deal.
Why didn't Jacob do anything? I asked my feelings hurt; did he not like me anymore?
He still likes you Bella, don't worry. He just knew there was going to some tests. He's not allowed to interfere. Sam stated, relieving my suspicions. Jacob had disappeared in the trees, he had phased because we felt his presence in our minds.
We had spent the whole day practicing self control, and mastering the art of shifting on command. My temper had gotten better after countless taunts, but I still wasn't ready for school. We had gone back for dinner and so now here I was on my first patrol.
It was well, to sum it up, boring. At the moment I was walking the border, on the lookout for even a whiff of vampire. There wasn't a speck of dirt that smelled like vampire on the border. I wasn't really sure what they smelled like, but the guys said I'd know it when I smelled it. I only hoped they were right.
I was wondering if I could do a front flip, since I couldn't do one before without killing myself, when it hit me. An over powering smell that burned my nose, driving me crazy with the want to find what was at the end of the scents trail. It was sweet, too sweet, sickly sweet.
As soon as I realized what the scent belonged to I called my pack brothers.
Jacob! Guys! I smell vampire! Come quick! I called, feeling excitement fill me in anticipation. My wolf instincts were itching to get the vampire, and oddly enough I was kind of keyed up, too.
Bloodsucker?!That was Jacob with his usual slurs. We're coming! Come on guys, leech hunt!
Sweet, good job Bella! That was Paul; my shift was almost over so Paul and Jared were here.
There arrived within minutes all inhaling the disgusting smell, eagerly, aroused for the hunt.
This trail is fairly fresh so we'll track it-Jacob was cut off by Paul.
YesssCheered Paul excitedly.
Well, not all of us, some of us need to still watch the border. Just Jared and Bella. Jared because he's been one us the longest out of this group, and Bella because she's never been on a hunt.
Humph! Growled Paul, he really wanted to go.
Jacob took lead as we snuffed the ground, running toward our destination. Instincts took over, following the putrid fragrance deeper and deeper into the dark forest. Jared howled as we closed in on the vampire, the scent becoming more overwhelming by the second. Then there it was brown haired, crimson red eyes,a wild cat like look to him.
It took him about a millisecond to see we were there and then he took off. We ran after him in hot pursuit, almost had him in our grasp. But he disappeared behind a tree for one second and we lost him. We found ourselves surrounded by a web of different trails leading in all directions, it was frustrating. We'd pretty much had him, but now we were all turned around.
Disappointed howls escaped our throats, as we voiced our grief. We returned to La Push, tails down in shame. Jacob, Embry, and my shift were over so we changed back, quickly clothing our selves. Jacob had his arm around my shoulders as we walked down the street to my house.
He was anxious; he couldn't seem to keep still when we stopped at my door.
"You did well tonight Bells," he told me, fidgeting.
"What are you so jumpy about, Jacob?" I asked, wanting to know now. What was he keeping from me?
"Well, I need to tell you something. I know the past couple have days have been a shock, just don't freak out, okay?" He said, eyeing me nervously. "I… I imprinted on you."
I stared at him, not daring to believe what he said. Was Jacob really meant for me? I want him to be it's just he said he didn't imprint, and now he has?
"What?" I asked in an unbelieving over state.
"I imprinted on you," he repeated looking worried. "It happened yesterday, when you exploded into a wolf."
"Oh, okay." The words started to sink in; explaining the new feeling his lips gave, like electricity. I had a craving for his lips then; I pulled his face to mine. Our lips molded together on contact, the 'imprinted feeling' making my lips tingle. We kissed passionately for a few minutes before breaking off for oxygen.
Jacob having recovered asked, "So you're okay with it?" What a stupid question.
"Of course, Jake. Now no other girl can steal your heart, you're all mine," I said happily, enjoying the thought. A yawn filled my mouth reminding me it was time for bed. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight Bella," Jacob said, blowing me a kiss as he went to the timber line. I went inside quietly, hurriedly getting ready for bed. I sank under the covers, exhaustion finally wearing me down, until I fell asleep.
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There you go! Do you guys want a more successful hunt in the next chapter or some Cullens to come back? Please review!