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Jester
Jacob had told his father to prepare the dungeons located under the island, not even the leeches knew about them. The three of them would wait here for a
two weeks, isolated from the world so that a lesson could be learned. Food would be brought down through a well and their only form of entertainment would
be training. "Seth," Jacob said as they made themselves comfortable, "Is there anything you want to tell us?" Seth shook his head, "Not yet." Jacob nodded,
"Fine, if that's the case it will be soon. Don't expect me to be any less understanding." Sam huffed, "Jake I realize what we did was wrong but isn't this too
extreme?" Jacob glared, "Do you realize then what you two did? Do you really understand the situation and position you have put me in under the watch of the
elders? You two are prohibited from talking, you will only obey until I give permission. If you cant understand this then we will add another week for every time
you disobey." Sam looked like he wanted to say something but instead bit his lip then looked away, curling up he could already feel what was the beginning of
two torturous weeks without his loved imprint. Seth too had curled into himself and Jacob was thinking about Edward and the last time he had contacted him.
Suddenly he got up and dusted himself off, "Alright then, we won't just lay here. We are going to train until we all collapse from exhaustion, get up you two.
Two weeks will fly by, don't think just act, it will be in your best interests to forget about your imprints for a while." Sam rose, "Using this opportunity to also
strengthen ourselves is a good thing. This way if we have to go away to protect our people, we wont need to bring our imprints into danger." Jacob grinned,
"See, now you're talking. But you did just talk so that added another week." Seth glared at Sam and rushed the other man, Jacob sighed, "You know what? Go
at it until you two collapse, but don't turn. Understood? Fight as men for now, soon you will have the right to fight as the animals we are."
Week One-
"Sam!" Jacob yelled, "Your defense is low! Hurry up and get those hands up! Seth, stop trying to turn! I can see it a five moves away. Keep your offense going!
Endurance is everything for us, keep at it!" Sam ducked a hit by Seth and punched the younger man in the ribs. Seth gasped but slammed his shin into the
other mans knee and both fell to the floor, Jacob shook his head, "Get up! Yesterday you did this for three minutes longer! Get up or I'll use my Alpha voice to
get you up." Sam rose to his feet slowly as did Seth and Jacob nodded, "Good, now do it again. I will not accept worse only success. If you two can't keep up
then I will not hesitate to force you." Seth nodded at Sam and the two went at it again. Jacob kept his face straight but inside he couldn't deny the pride he
was feeling toward these two young men, who were fighting simply to follow rules. "You two can stop once dinner gets here." He went to the side and began
doing a set of push ups and sit ups to calm his mind. Whenever he had nothing to do he would envision his imprint. He didn't need that right then, he needed a
level head or they would leave before the three weeks were up. Sighing he rose from the sit up position and realized dinner was being lowered. He waited
until the bucket had reached the floor before he opened his mouth. "Stop. Let's eat and discuss your progress. You two may speak until the meal is over." Sam
and Seth grinned at each other then at the alpha. "Let us thank the spirits for this lovely meal. Let us thank our brothers and sisters, our friends and our
imprints." Jacob said then passed the food around. "I believe Seth has grown as a human fighter." Sam said, "His offense is really good." Seth looked sad, "Not
good enough because I still haven't been able to hit you enough to knock you out." Sam shrugged, "Time. Though you're catching up fast." Jacob nodded, "You
are both doing very well for people who aren't shifting. In a bar fight you two would be exceptional and win. Now, can you tell me about Sam's feet work Seth?"
Seth nodded, "He's too slow, his face shows he's about to move but his feet react too slow." Jacob grinned, "So, cardio it is. Tonight we sleep but we need to
build up speed tomorrow."
Week Two
Edward couldn't stop thinking about the damn dog, "What is this! Did he bewitch me! I'll ask him myself since he comes back in a few days." Alice appeared out
of no where again and startled him, "Won't happen." Edward looked at her, "What?" Alice shrugged, "Sam did something or Seth did something to prolong their
return to civilization. It's not going to end until next Sunday night. However, do you want to tell me why you've been so antisocial and pissy much lately?"
Edward rolled his eyes, "I haven't been pissy or whatever you just said. I wanted to start my search for a loved one soon and then this happened." Alice gave
him a pity look, "The imprint?" Edward threw his hands into the air, "This! The imprint. The Volturi! The packs imprinting meaning something bigger is
happening! The fact that I cant stop thinking about that damn mutt even though I don't love him!" Alice placed her hand under her chin, "Ah, That 'This'. Well,
what can I tell you. The imprint was fate, the Volturi was a surprise of it, the thing coming you and Jake can handle. As for the feeling, think about it Edward.
You're not really stupid, just wait until you see him again to make up your mind. Oh, right, Billy wanted me to tell you and remind you not to be late Sunday.
After three weeks an imprint is crucial to their wolf, without them a wolf is in big trouble." Edward shrugged, "It can't be that bad if their using it on wolves,
what is the worst that can happen?" Alice looked surprise, "After a certain amount of time a wolf dies Edward, I thought you knew that?" Edward seemed just
as surprised as Alice, "What? Then what is that damn dog doing!" Alice looked at the moon, "Making a statement Edward, he has to lay down a law the wolves
are bound to follow. If he doesn't then he can't be alpha." Edward shook his head, "Even if he dies?" Alice smiled bitterly, "The thing about an alpha is that his
circumstance is as if he imprinted on all of them, he has to do whatever it takes to protect them." Edward pointed at himself, "I am his imprint." Alice laughed,
"You're the only exception to this law Edward. If you are in danger he will save you and give his life for it before his pack and tribe. Remember that every time
you two say you want to be friends. This wont end with just friendship." Edward felt her leave as he closed his eyes and leaned backwards, "Damn it! I know…"
Week Three Sunday Evening
Another dream of Edward holding him in his arms, "Sunset is a little bit away boys, hold on until then." The boys in question were curled up on the floor no
longer moving, just whimpering and shaking. "Damn it!" Jacob growled, "Freakin sun hurry up and set!" Sam let out a howl of pain and Jacob crawled closer to
the two, "Save your strengths until you're home with your imprints. Seth, Caius will be waiting for you. Edward will make sure of it so look strong for him!" An
hour later the sun finally went down with Jacob cursing it the entire time, a loud pounding was heard and a wall moved showing the exit. "Do not come in!"
Jacob growled, "We are coming out!" Jacob helped Sam and Seth up, "You two, stay strong, they are looking at you! Do not let them see your weakness!" Sam
and Seth nodded and slowly straightened up following their alpha out into the night. Leah and Emily were there smiling at them from one side, the leeches
were further away but Caius and Edward were near as was Emily. Billy and several of the tribes men walked towards the three but Jacob lifted up a hand,
"Take this as a lesson, anyone who dares cross me will be seeing this fate alone! This was not only theirs to learn but a warning to everyone!" The pack
neared them and bowed to the alpha as did all the tribe members. "Emily, take Sam and make sure he eats and rests besides you. He will be in shock for about
three days, do not worry, he will recover soon. Caius, thought you were not given a choice by fate we did give you a choice in the matter of Seth. Please take
care of him since he is still young." Emily moved to get Sam who leaned on her, Caius took a step forward, unsure until he reached Seth then grabbed onto him
and looked at Carlisle, "Can I take him home?" Carlisle nodded, "Yes, please do. We will make sure to get them food." Jacob waved at everyone lazily,
"Dismissed. I too need my rest, so go." Everyone disappeared knowing the alpha wouldn't show them his weakened state. Once Jacob could no longer hear
anyone he closed his eyes, then felt a soothing presence next to him. "I really want to open my eyes," Jacob said, "But I can't." Edward smiled, "You pushed
yourself too hard you idiot. Rest. I don't need to see your eyes to know you're next to me." Jacob leaned into him and soon a calm sleep engulfed him.
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