Howling Moon Chapter 14 Soul Imprinting, a twilight fanfic

BILLY

I sat there quietly listening to my sons as they explained why they did what they had in school which was understandable. Especially if Bella was as upset as she had been here when Jake asked her about the bruises. A part of me knowing I would of done the same for someone I cared about and couldn't fault them to bad, but still getting suspended wasn't something I wanted for my boys. Although what really had my attention was Embry saying him and Jake had something else they needed to speak with me about and that it also concerned Bella. So once more I would remain silent and let them say what was needed.

Although as Embry started at first I thought I was hearing things, but as he continued I knew what this was without even needed to think twice. My sons had made soul imprints with Bella, meaning that their souls and hers were intertwined. That nothing and no one would harm her without either of them getting involved this was really not what I thought when Embry first spoke. But now that I did know was wondering how I was going to explain it to them without them thinking their old man was losing it. Blinking some as Jake mentioned it was love and couldn't help the pride before a single word left my lips before I went to find something.

"Imprinting..."

Once in my room I went to the dresser by the bed and began pulling out papers looking for a small book that the tribal council keeps explaining ancient stories. One such story was about this exact situation although most believed it to be just that a story, not that it could happen. Hell let alone to brothers with the same girl. Shaking my thoughts I find the book and move back to the den where the boys are still waiting on the couch.

"Alright boys, I think its time you understand another story about our tribe if you are to fully understand your purpose with Bella."

"Purpose? With Bella?" Both said at the same time which had me smiling some before showing them the book and letting out a breath.

"Yes, your purpose with Bella. See what happen to you both is known as Soul Imprinting although most have believed it to be just that a story. It is rare and even more so for two brothers to share with the same girl. So this is indeed something special. Soul Imprinting is what happens when two souls or in this case three find their other half. It's never happened that I am aware of for over a thousands years. But those feelings your both sharing and the fact your not jealous that the other has the same feelings for Bella proves this is suppose to happen. Other wise one of you would be bond to her alone and it wouldn't matter if your brothers you'd fight to keep her safe."

I let my words sink in for a moment since both were just sitting there staring at me for a second but they seemed to not have any questions. So I looked at the book a second than let out another breath.

"These feelings you both have for Bella are going to grow and at times your going to be tested, try to not let little things set you off. Bella will need to know, but before you both say anything I am going to leave it for you both to decide when. She is still a very fragile girl right now with what has happened to her and I am sure she isn't thinking about relationships especially with two guys. Just know this is going to be alot for her to take in as I'm sure it is for you both. Read the book if you like. When the time comes I will explain to Charlie so he doesn't have a heart attack. But I will tell you both from here on out your both going to have to watch out for each other and Bella. And don't worry about what those other people say and I will deal if things happen at the school just please no more ditching or getting suspended."

Smiling at the both of them and now would wait to see if there were questions. Jake seemed to be holding the book though his face was serious as if he was still debating whether not to believe any of this. And I couldn't blame him hell couldn't blame either.

JACOB

While dad when to his room I think me and Embry were both sitting there feeling rather lost especially about what that imprinting was all about. But as he came back I noticed the book and figured this was going to have something to do with our heritage and tribe. Letting out a breath before I couldn't help and lick my lip leaning some against the arm of the couch. Listening to dad who confirmed what I was guessing about it concerned the tribe. But when he added that it concerned Bella as well both me and Embry sat up.

"Purpose? With Bella?"We both too in shock to find humor in the fact we said the same thing at the same time.

Watching dad take a breath before moving the book he had come back from his room with my eyes going from it to him a few times. This was making no sense to me and letting out a frustrated breath fell back on the couch once more laying my head on the top of the back. Closing my eyes before hearing dad start and my eyes shot open at the mention of this being soul imprinting slowly putting the pieces together. Just at the moment unable to find the words. Sitting there listening to this and finally turning my gaze down but continued to listening. Nodding really for my own self about how this feeling we both had would become even stronger, and I wondered a moment how we were going to handle it. When he paused I took the time to think a little more mostly wondering how Bella was going to take this. I mean its not bad but to know that two guys are both bond to you is going to seem for one strange and also overwhelming.

Just as dad began again it was like he read my mind and told us we would know when the time was right to tell her. Letting out a breath knowing it didn't have to be right now. I agreed she was way to fragile and even just crap like Jessica broke her easily. Slightly wanting to smirk about dad saying he will handle telling Charlie and than also handling the school, but even I couldn't find any humor with this right now. Leaning my head back and looked up at the ceiling for a few moments till dad finally finished than I slowly looked back taking the book a moment. Just holding it and thinking right before my voice finally came back.

"Are you tell us that we both somehow...somehow found our soul mate in the same girl?" I finally asked looking up at dad.

Embry seemed to nod some than looked over at me finally, than at dad before he spoke. Something else I was wondering as well. "How is that even going to work? Two people can't marry the same person...can they?"

"Yes. You are both Bella's soul mates and your right this isn't normal but than you both know how some of the tribal legends go. You both have the blood of our past chief your great grandfather running through your veins. So I can't say this is too surprising to be happening to you. As for you concerns Embry, it doesn't matter what others think. Our tribe has never let the cares and talk of anyone outside it to worry us. This is the exact same thing don't worry especially right now. Right now all you both should be thinking about is Bella, keeping her safe, happy and helping to bring her out of this fragile state and no doubt fearing men."

Dad had laid alot of stuff on us all at once and part of me was overwhelmed by it really. But at the same time I was slowly starting to understand it as well. Glancing to Embry I could tell he and I were probably right about on the same page. This wasn't what we thought was going to come out when we both planned to ask about our feelings for Bella and even now I'm still confused some. Although at the same time knowing it will be us protecting her and if she ever allows it loving her it made me feel alot better, because I knew in my own heart Em and I would never, ever allow another to hurt her. Taking in a breath I finally set the book down before hearing Embry.

"Alright dad, I think for right now I'm going to go for a walk. I need to try and just clear my head some and think about all of this I'll be back in a little while. OH if it's cool with you dad, call mom and see if I can stay tonight. I'm pretty sure me and Jake are going to need to talk later after we both have time to process this."

Nodding before I just sat back on the couch and closed my eyes for now just trying to let all of this sink and than go from there.

EMBRY

I sat on the couch much like when I was younger waiting to face the yelling that was sure to come, forgetting for a moment that Billy didn't really yell all that much. He was more one to just give you a look and you than knew he was disappointed and that worked with me for sure. Leaning on my side of the couch watching as dad moved to his room and wondered what kind of lecture me and Jacob were going to get now. Glancing to see Jacob seeming rather well I couldn't quite pinpoint and for right now wasn't going to try. Just as I looked to see dad coming back and with a book, narrowing my eyes some wondering what that was about. He as going to read to us?

Nope that wasn't it as he finally spoke and I know my eyes got a little wider. "Purpose? With Bella?"

Not taking my eyes from our father but was glad to know Jacob was right along with me on this thought. Pursing my lips before he spoke and to say it didn't help calm me and now I was trying to make since of this soul imprinting. And than that this was what me and Jacob were feeling with Bella. Just her name had me a little more calmer so I relaxed on the couch letting our father continue just trying to process this. Blinking some but mentally I was actually smiling some inside about this to a point, it meant we were to be with Bella. Question is will she want us or even accept us both that was one heartache I didn't want to know the answer to right now. But as dad continued I was feeling a little better, confused some on how this happened and than he said we didn't have to tell her right now. Which as he explained was a smart idea, we were slowly getting her to trust us no sense making it worse by throwing this at her. Him handling Charlie and the school even was a little shocking and I could of swore I saw a smirk on his face.

Billy was always full of surprises really but this one was taking me completely unprepared. I mean to tell us what were feeling is binding us with Bella and that were both going to be with her is like overwhelming. Not that I mind it being Jake that I'm sharing her with, but still I just don't know how were going to tell her or still yet how she'll take it even. Letting another breath leave my lips as I sit there thinking, my eyes glance to the book Jake's holding and the fact there is only one story even remotely like ours. Although catching Jake's sudden question got me thinking as well.

"Are you tell us that we both somehow...somehow found our soul mate in the same girl?"

I nodded some than looked over at Jake finally, than at dad before I finally spoke. Something else I was wondering as well. "How is that even going to work? Two people can't marry the same person...can they?"

As dad answered the questions I still was not so sure about this, and could bet Jake wasn't either no matter how much he tried to seem cool. Tilting my head I hadn't thought about us and the bloodline we shared being a part of this. Yet when dad mentioned it finally thought it made a little more sense. Nodding finally about how we really didn't let the concerns of others outside the tribe worry us, which was true. Our family, our culture was ours and it didn't matter if people didn't agree or possible even thought it was odd. So I tried to let that help ease some of the tension I felt but damn was it hard. Well till dad said her name and I couldn't help but calm some wanting to actually go be with her, but knew Charlie was probably still mad so that would have to wait.

Standing up as dad nodded and so did Jake before I slipped out the door and headed towards the beach.