Temper, Temper: Chapter Fourteen: Did You Miss Me?
Alice had a vision the same night all hell broke loose in La Push, the newborn army was going to happen soon. A lot sooner than anyone thought it would happen.
Now, it was the day of the big event.
Despite not being Quileute's themselves Alex had told Josh and Zeus they would be going as well, while they lived here the packs had to work together, besides more numbers could only help their odds.
'Stop it, get your head in the fucking game' Alex warned, aiming the remark at Josh as he and Paul exchanged angry stares and lowly growls. Behind the shield of the forest edge, the wolves were waiting till the newborns were in prime position for them to join the attack.
Everyone was restless, especially Alex. She wasn't stupid – a newborn army facing off with residential vamps in the place she was supposed to be staying? How could the Volturi ignore this? No, Alex was certain they would be here.
Her paws were tip toeing across the grass as she paced back and forth, resulting in all the other wolves to feed off her anxiety.
'You ok kid?' Alex, trotted away from her own group over to where Seth stood in a nervous silence.
'He's fine Princess' Leah commented, growling at Alex who ignored her, preferring to direct her attention to Seth who was definitely as apprehensive as Alex but for different reasons.
'Alex, get back in the line' Zeus demanded forcefully, raising his head to get her attention and watching as she ran back over to them compliantly slotting back into the formation.
Seth hadn't answered her and Alex decided she would pay attention to him until he left to accompany Jacob in one of the mountains. Apparently Edward had a plan to keep Bella safe; Jacob and Seth were part of it.
Now it was closer to their time, everyone started to crouch down ready to strike.
'Kill the vamps, kill the vamps, kill the vamps' Quil chanted quickly, trying to get in the appropriate vampire killing mood, whatever that mood was.
'Now!' Sam yelled and they all launched into action; Paul was the first to jump over the blockade, his anger making him more eager to unleash the pent up anger and frustration that had filled his head since this whole situation started.
Bloodlust took over Alex, but she didn't have time to think of the irony – given that they were fighting vampires – she was more concerned with the pale, white, red eyed creatures. Easily she bit down on the necks of three, not looking at their faces as she did.
Pure instinct had enveloped the wolves, the scent of all these vampires oozed into their pores, triggering the natural predator genes that they all had handed down to them.
As another vampire crumbled from Alex's swiping paw and gnashing mouth, she took the opportunity to look up and survey the battle ground.
Zeus was easily making small work of his task on the other side of the field, that didn't surprise Alex he was an incredibly strong wolf with a calculating brain to match. She spotted Josh next, locked in a duel with a single male newborn who was racing away from the wolf before pivoting around consecutively trying to get a grip on him.
Alex ducked as a wolf, Embry presumably judging by the fighting technique he was displaying, jumped over her as he shook off a younger new born that was holding tightly onto him.
She started to search for Seth, and began to panic when his familiar coat didn't enter her vision. It was too soon for him to leave yet. A deep breath escaped her mouth when she finally caught sight of him; Seth was racing away from a newborn that looked to have been turned during his early twenties. At an amazing speed Seth lashed around, taken his chaser by surprise and not giving him enough time to escape the wolf's jaws.
Pride swelled in Alex's heart but it lingered for only a moment before two newborns raced at her, gaining her full concentration.
They didn't last long, despite Alex being relatively young; she was extremely good at embracing her other wolf alias, allowing her inbuilt instincts to automatically move her limbs correctly. Soon her jaws did the work; resulting in another two victories for the wolf and Cullen side.
Looking up again, Alex saw Paul.
Several metres from her, a newborn had him pinned to the floor. She saw him struggling against the creatures vice grip and made a dash to help him, her heart clamping strangely when he gave a barely audible whine.
Her actions weren't needed though, as her paws hit the ground quickly, in the second step she took Alex saw Emmett running at Paul. With a huge force, the newborn was ripped away from Paul, allowing him to skid to his feet, lurch around and take the death grip.
Alex didn't miss the curt nod both men gave each other.
Not wasting any more time spectating Alex picked up a few of the strangling newborns, joining the Cullen's who had the same idea.
Finally, Rosalie held the last one down while Alex once again used a strong paw to counter the force she used in her neck, as she pulled away the creatures limbs.
When Rosalie stepped around the creature beneath Alex's feet, the scene in front of them was revealed; Leah was being held tightly by the last remaining newborn vampire, she tossed to the side as she tried to shake it off. Seeing this, Jacob launched into action.
Alex relaxed, Jacob could handle this easily.
But this newborn was clever, it swayed away from Jacob's claws as the wolf pushed his way in front of Leah and landed straight in front of the vampire.
Sensing an advantage the vamp caught Jacob around the middle and squeezed with all its strength.
Cracks of bone resounded in Alex's head, 'Jacob!' she yelled surging forward as fast as her legs could carry her, the leech had been taken care of by one of her comrades, but that didn't help Jake who was writhing in agony, back in human form in front of her.
"Jacob you idiot, I had that!" Leah shouted a baritone of shock and dismay in her voice.
All the Quileute's were changed back now, looking after their brother. "Give it a rest Leah" Paul said, jogging forward to inspect Jake.
Alex pawed at the floor a little before trying to comfort her friend; rubbing her nose against his warm skin.
Carlisle raced over then, explaining that Jacob's bones were trying to repair themselves but they weren't aligned properly. Alice joined them then interrupting.
"Their coming – two minute"
Alex froze, the Volturi were on their way.
"Ok, take Jacob back to his home, with your permission I'll follow you and examine him properly" Sam nodded his head approvingly and Carlisle continued,
"Don't stick around here, if they sense or smell you they'll want you destroyed" He directed that at Zeus and Josh, as well as Paul whose hands were curled into fists.
Then as Jacob, carried by several of the Quileute's, left the battleground Zeus and Josh followed quickly, racing in the opposite direction into the woods.
Carlisle turned to Alex and placed a cold comforting hand on her shoulder blade steadying her tremors,
"I have to go and help Jacob, you'll be fine, all the other Cullen's are here. Remember everything you've learnt"
With that said, Carlisle followed the path the local wolves had taken, while Alex turned and raced into the woods, changing into her normal self again before following Alice back to the others.
A fog bank had accumulated ahead of them, adding to the tense, surreal scene. Alex smelt the familiar stink of vampire before she saw them, the scent burning in her throat and setting all her muscles into tight springs.
Then, they came through. Breaking the fog formation as they walked with proud doggedness that made their black capes swirl out around them dramatically, the Volturi stalked forward. Alice stared worriedly at Alex, familiar signs of her discomfort were coming back into her body language; her shoulders were rounded forward, hands balled into tight fists, and a grimace etched on her face.
"You need to relax and calm down" Alice warned dangerously, nodding when Alex's hands relaxed at her sides and her expression cooled.
Inside though, Alex's head was raging full of protest, confusion and anger.
Felix added more fuel to this, stopping in front of them with a cool smirk on his face before he spoke with slick charm, "Did you miss me Flower?"