Important Note! I'm thinking about introducing a couple more characters, which aren't really part of Twilight universe, so I ask you: would you like me to develop the stories behind that, here? They could also be inserted on other stories (fanfiction of authors like Laurann Dohner, Angela Castle and Tracy St. John – check Zorn Warriors, Cyborg Seduction, Kalquor and Kelon Warriors) that aren't listed in (apart from Sakura CardCaptors, which is anime/manga), but as I write them I will post them so you only need to check my profile. I'm not fishing for reviews here… I really want to know. I'm not sure I should do it, it might force me to write juicy juicy lemons (it will!) and the rating would have to go up… (I'm not sure I'd be any good at writing lemons but if you want to I'm willing to try! lol)

Chapter 10 – Leave this place behind

Jacob has Arwen, Arwen has Jacob.

I have no one.

I waited for weeks, but he didn't come to see me. In the beginning, I was angry for it; how dare he not understand? Not try? Later, when my anger, at last, subsided, I pondered and realized he probably didn't like the idea of an alien imprint. Can't say I blame him. But staying put, waiting for someone who isn't that into me to start with to show up really isn't my thing. Arwen and John both understood that.

And so, I decided to take an extended vacation. I asked John to have someone trustworthy – should he or Arwen be unable to – to water my plants for me, close and open my windows. I'm not too worried; without my powers they are, for any human, vampire or werewolf, simple plants; any important stuff is either with John or Arwen.

I look around my apartment and frown; so many years I'm leaving behind, even though I know I will return. But truthfully, I have come to love this world as it is, as well as the humans. They often lose their way, perhaps because they haven't the light or guidance they need, or haven't breathed the dust of the stars, as we have. When you are up there, in the nothingness, there is a silence where you can just be yourself and let go. Sing your song, and your soul to the ever shining stars and rejoice in the travel and discovery of new worlds or, very simply, of yourself.

Arwen and John have decided to advertise my leave through some brochures. I scowl at the reminder on my coffee table; they had the gall to distribute some of these in Forks High School, and Isa conspired with Jacob and Billy Black to spread those in the reservation school and La Push. Thus they expect to have full house and for, no doubt, tempt Paul to come visit the pub and see me.

It's no use; as I, along with Isabella, entertain the customers with piano playing and singing, my mood darkens as the night comes to an end. Why isn't he here? Has Sam put him on patrol tonight? Who am I trying to trick here? I already know he is not coming, if he wanted to see me he would have come long ago.

Then why?

Why?

At last, Arwen, Jacob and John close the pub. I sit on the piano bench and caress the ivory keys, my fingertips growing cold already. Perhaps I should forget about him, forget about the imprint, the incomplete bond, and return to the Soul Wanders world, permanently. Arwen heard that thought and she gasps.

"You wouldn't! You can't leave Paul!"

"I think he already made clear, dear Arwen, he is NOT interested." I sigh. Great, just what I need to hear. "Plus, the others will be arriving in a few minutes and I will be off world soon enough." Arwen's face scrunches up. "Don't cry, my friend." She sniffs.

"Paul's an idiot." I smile.

"I know." I pause. "But you know I can't stay here like this, forever. The longer I linger without him, yet close to him, the more I'll suffer. I deserve better."

I go up to the apartment once again and patiently wait. I didn't let Arwen or John in; I hate goodbyes or see you laters. The portal opens and three young women finally arrive, all wearing sensible clothes and each with a big travel case. We smile; no words are needed between us. One of them opens her hand and speaks.

"Key that hides the powers of the stars, show your true form before me!"

A key glows in the darkness, lighting a glowing circle. And thus our adventure begins.

So this is Old Man's pub. Looks ominous. I don't get why people are so excited about the damn place.

Maybe it's because she is singing tonight.

Or was. By the looks of it, the show's over. Sam let me have the night off. Well, he ordered me to take the night off and settle things with my imprint.

Lana Brown. The name suits her.

Damn, I have enough to deal with! Why couldn't she be more like Emily, human? Why?

Still, I have to fix this. When Jacob told me she was leaving God knows where to.

No one knows when she's coming back, Jacob said. Not even Arwen.

The pub seems to be closed so I knock. Again and again and again. I try her apartment, above the pub, but to no avail. I start panicking, but I calm down when Bella shows up. When she opens the door I burst in and look around me.

"You're too late." I freeze.

"What are you talking about?"

"She's gone." She has a look of pity in her face and I frown. She's probably gone on one of those odd-hour flights. I'm fast, I'll shift and catch her on the airport.

"What's her flight number?"

"None. Paul… she…"

"Paul," Jacob's here and takes his imprint's side. "She didn't travel the regular, human way."

"What the hell do you mean Jacob?" I start shaking, fury flows through me, why can't they frigging stop talking in riddles. "What… where is she?"

"What I mean is she's probably not on Earth anymore, somewhere on outer space."

Panic and fear explode in my head. I vaguely hear an old man scream and a pitying howl fills the pub.

Please tell me if you'd like more than Twilight Universe in this or other stories, pretty please.