New Things

Jacob's POV

Nessie pulls away first, which confuses me a little, because quite honestly, I could stay in this moment forever. She only smiles at me.

She takes pity on me, "Jake… my parents think we went hunting…" Ohhh. Yeah we should probably do that.

"Oh. Yeah, well Edward probably knew about my… er, plan to talk to you today, but uh we should probably actually hunt huh?" Her expression is torn, probably between hunting and... not hunting.

"Dad did probably know, but I think actually hunting is a good plan." It seems to me that she can't stop smiling today. Well enough, I can't stop smiling either.

"Sure thing Ness. Let's go."

We take off, running together from the beach to the woods near the Cullen's place. When we first break through the trees Neisse touches my cheek to tell me I should phase. I agree with her, it will greatly widen the hunting spectrum, and cut the travel time in half.

I head into the trees and return seconds later, after ditching my clothes, as an alpha wolf. In this form I tower over Nessie and I can also hear the rest of the pack's thoughts. At the moment Leah and Seth are the only two in their wolf forms and I tune them out, so I can focus on Renesmee.

She stares at me for a moment, in awe, or shock, though this form is simply another part of me in her eyes. I'm not sure what's so special about it now… All of the sudden she smiles widely and I begin running through the trees at full speed.

She catches up with me quickly and we run a ways together.

Seth, I think trying to communicate with the pack, how are things?

Hello! Second in command here! Leah complains, though not nearly as adamant as I assumed she would be. Being my second has changed her demeanor quite a bit, she's more understanding and willing to cut people slack.

I know you're there, just calm down. Let's include Seth too. I scold her lightly.

Everything's fine. Seth informs me in his cheerful way. Nothing new. It's kind of weird not running across new scents every so often. There are no new vamps in the area. He seems relieved, and I am too.

Well, let's hope everyone stays away for a while. I redirect my attention to Leah. Anything to add? I ask.

Nah. Seth got everything pretty much spot on. Only thing any of us have crossed is old trails. You know, various visitors from the last few months. Renesmee is a major pull factor for vampires it would seem. Her thoughts aren't bitter, but they aren't loving, they're simply accepting.

I smile, yes Renesmee certainly fascinates everyone, including myself.

Speak of the devil, I think cheerfully. I am with her now, hunting. Got to go. Keep up the good work. Leah if you think we're good you can start to lay off on the patrols. Maybe try for every other evening, or just some precautionary rounds. Ok?

Can do. She embraces her role as my 'beta'-Bella's word-and decides to check out for the evening, along with Seth.

They're both gone, and I'm actually alone in my wolf head. How odd.

Just as I realize this we find a herd of deer. We both select the same target-the largest buck, naturally.

I stalk forward inching my way closer to the frozen animal, but I notice in the back of my mind that Renesmee is concentrating on something-hard.

No matter, she's probably concocting a plan to keep me from getting the biggest one. I'm getting closer and closer to the buck, but Renesmee doesn't move.

Turn around, something in the back of my head was urging me to turn to Renesmee.

I ignore it and take a few more steps.

Look! But again I ignore the faint nagging voice in my head that's commanding me to turn around.

Then, just as I closed in on the buck, Renesmee was showing me one of her 'pictures'. It's an image of her, as a baby, from a photograph, but the only thing I get from her thoughts is 'Jacob!?'

I turn to her instantly, only to find that she's a few feet away from me, no where close to being able to touch me and show me her thoughts.

In the seconds I'm distracted Renesmee claims the prize buck-which hardly phases me, other than me not being able to claim a win. She drains it quickly with an inhuman grace. She looks just the same when she finishes as when she began. It's amazing how she can pull this off.

The lack of my meal is hardly concerning-I will just have to raid the Cullen's fridge later-but I'm still in shock at Renesmee's new skill. She turns to me smugly.

"I win." She has no idea how special that incident was earlier does she?

Either way, I know she's rigged the game. I growl at her playfully, showing her that I'm in on her scheme. Heaven knows she's resorted to cheating before.

"I did win. Mine was the biggest, and you don't even have one." How frustrating it was that she was correct.

I have no choice but to nod, and smile at her, in my limited wolf grin.

"I'll admit to cheating, but it was soo worth it."

Now I'm reminded of her feat from earlier.

She thinks briefly, but another image-like the ones Nessie shows me directly-pops into my head. It's a scene with her small hand on my face, showing me her thoughts, but the words she's attached seems to say 'I didn't have to touch you to show you, now.'

I open my mouth in surprise. Its probably a sight to see-a huge wolf in shock. Renesmee seems to understand without my prompting, that I need to use my own words to continue our communication.

As soon as I phase, and get dressed I'm back at Nessie's side.

"What was that Renesmee?" I only use her full name in dire situations, and she knows this. She smiles at me warmly.

"I was distracting you." She shrugs, as if this were an everyday occurrence. Shrugs!

"Mission accomplished." I say, falsely grumpy.

"Awww, Jake don't be mad at me." It's a plea, but her tone is laced with playfulness. She knows I physically cannot stay angry at her.

I have to sigh, "I can't, and you know it. You're evil."

She laughs at my humor and I smile with her. Another image comes into my head easily. It's almost too natural now. Weird. This time the image is Nessie-sweet, beautiful Renesmee Cullen-cackling like a witch over a steaming cauldron. It's a joking picture.

I laugh with her, because it's too hard to resist Renesmee in anything.

"That was a good one Ness. Very frightening." I assure her.

"Where'd you learn that Nessie?" I can't think of a time when we were apart long enough for her to practice this skill without my knowledge.

"When we went shopping with the Denali's. Kate helped me work on projecting when a coach purse store distracted Alice. I'm not really one for purses." Another shrug! She's very blasé about compliments and her abilities, just like her mother.

"It's a neat trick. How far does it work?" It seems like a cell phone. It could work out in our favor. Renesmee could now call me whenever she chose to, and I would come for her, without a doubt.

"I don't know. I've only ever tried with Kate, and you of course. With Kate it was like trying to get thoughts into a rock. Almost impossible. She said everything was blurry and unclear. Seems like I'll only be able to intentionally put my thoughts into 'half-breed's' heads." I like that she refers to us as 'half-breeds'. It's like we were made for one another.

"Huh. So it has really only worked with me so far?" I liked that idea, perhaps selfishly.

"I'd imagine it'd work on humans a little as well. But only about as well as it works on full vampires. It appears it would work best on the wolf pack, or Nahuel and his sisters." Not that bloodsucker again! He was eyeing my Nessie when she only looked three! She continues without pause. "That's my assumption anyways."

After her words she sends me another image. It's my face, looking very protective, jealous, and possessive of my Nessie. Her thoughts were confused. Uh-oh. Time for damage control.

I stare into her chocolate brown eyes and say, "It's nothing to worry about Ness."

"If you're concerned I am too." Just my luck, she's not letting this one go.

"Just think about things his way. You're the only known female 'half-breed' that's not his sister." I pause, waiting for her to catch up with my train of thought.

"You're cute." She says condescendingly. "But you should know now," She steps closer to me, her breathing speeds up, with mine, due to our closeness, and her voice drops to a whisper. "You are the only one for me."

I can't help but smile at her perfectly articulated assurance. It all but erased my fears. Then she uses her new trick again, sending me the image of our kiss from earlier with a heavy tone of 'want'.

Message received. I was happy to oblige her by pressing my lips to hers. This trick was going to be fun. I liked it already.

Hey! How was this chapter? It was kind of fun to write about Jacob's confusion at Renesmee's new talent. I like writing from his point of view, especially where Nessie is concerned because she can pretty much get him to do whatever she wants him to, and we all know she's devious...

Please review. They help me know where to take my stories and what you like or dislike.

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R&R