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Everything quieted down for a few days after that. We hunted; We learned from Jasper; We hunted some more. Everything was back to the same routine as usual.
One night though, Jasper pulled all of the newborns together, with some… more than interesting news.
"We have a new enemy."
Everyone bristled at those words. Its what we've been trained for. Its what we were all anticipating.
Next to me, Michael nudged my arm. My lips turned up at his excitement, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw Damien smile.
Across the room however, I saw Drew shuffle his feet nervously.
My eyes slid back to watch Jasper pace back and forth. He was telling us about the opposing army, explaining their weaknesses, pointing out their strengths. But my mind wouldn't focus on those words. I was more worried about Drew.
He was freaked about what was going to happen.
I supposed every newborn gets the same anxious butterflies before their first battle. I certainly had had them. It was almost… human to be nervous. It kept us on edge, on our guard. It was what kept us alive.
Drew's eyes met mine, right before he quickly looked away and folded his hands behind him.
"Jackie?"
I realized Jasper had fallen quiet, and he was staring at me, patiently waiting. I looked around in panic, then back at him.
"I'm sorry, what?"
I heard a snicker, yet another wolf-whistle, then some chortles. I gritted my teeth, staring down Jasper to keep my gaze from drifting.
"I was saying." He said with a sly smile. "was that you, Marco, Will, Drew, and Damien will be sneaking into their camp. You all are the fastest, and I need you to pick out a vampire to bring back here."
"Any in particular?" I asked.
"That's where your specialties come in. I need someone who knows a lot. Someone who's close to the leader."
I nodded.
"Good." He said, turning away from me to continue pacing. "I expect you to head out tomorrow night. Tonight, I want you to go hunting; you'll need as much energy as possible."
The five of us nodded.
"Then go."
Not listening to another word, I followed the other boys out of the barn. Michael waved Damien and me off, then turned back to listen to Jasper's continued speech.
"Are you ready for this?"
Drew shifted at my side. I could tell his question was directed to me, so I shook my head softly.
"Good. Neither am I."
He looked around nervously, his teeth grazing over his bottom lip. It was the night we were to stake out the army's camp and pick out someone to use for knowledge. We were standing just outside the woods, waiting on Jasper's signal to head out. Damien and Marco were talking next to a tree, and Will was leaning against another. They all were pretty calm, well at least from what I could tell. Ever since I threw up the barriers around my mind when we first found Drew, I've been careful as to tearing them down, for any reason. I just hoped I'd be able to get through this.
"It won't be too bad." I said, more of a reassurance to myself than him. "He wouldn't send us out alone if it was."
Drew seemed to follow my reasoning, and he nodded his head. "Mmhmm." He mumbled, but nonetheless he shifted again.
"We'll be alright." I said again. I touched his shoulder gently, and he lifted his head to stare at me. "I've been through things like this before. Heck, I've been through worse." I gave a shaky laugh, and I saw him crack a smile.
"You don't think this is too risky?" He asked, his smile fading slightly.
"I do." I said slowly. "But I've been here for a really long time. I may not like Jasper, but I do trust him as a leader.
"Ok then." Said Drew. "And I trust you-" -I shot him a curious glance- "-well I think I trust you," He corrected. "so I guess I trust him too."
"Yeah." I acknowledged, completely flattered. "So we'll be fine." I gave him another smile, a genuine smile.
From under the tree, Damien and Marco fell quiet, their eyes suddenly on someone behind me. I turned around, watching Jasper as he approached.
"You all know the plan: get in, find a vampire, get out."
We nodded simultaneously.
"The camp is about 55 miles that way." He pointed off in a general direction in the woods. "Their camped out in an abandoned ranch. Be careful, and don't be seen."
Another round of nods.
"I knew I could count on you. So tomorrow night? At the latest?"
"Sounds good to me." Will said.
"Good. I'd go now. I'll see you soon. Don't let me down."
Damien was the first to shoot off into the woods, and one by one, we followed.
It was an easy mission: simple and to the point. He trusted in us to achieve our goal, so who were we to argue against that?
So as the intro to what's going on, I hope it was ok. Kinda short, I know, but I PROMISE the next chappie will be longer. (It's kinda late anyways, but I wanted to at least get something in) Remember, leave your replies! :) Love from Jay.