A/N- Hello everyone! Ok so I updated the story, hung out with friends, went to one of my classes, then I came back and guess what… I had 31 reviews. By the end of the night it had gone up to 34! I was like HOLY CRAP! You guys seriously made my day.
On to another issue. As I said in my previous author's note… I have finished writing the story. I write pretty far ahead of where I'm updating so do not worry! The story is going to be updated for a while. So don't worry, the end is not coming up. There are way too many twists and plot changes to come. Thanks for the concern though!
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I had been running for well over an hour when I finally decided to stop to take a break. So this hadn't been my smartest idea, but I needed to try and help. I was not going to sit idly while James was risking his life for a freakin' hunt. I fell back onto a tree as I looked around me. Trees and bushes surrounded me and offered no guidance in which way I should go. Why did Washington have to have so many god damn trees? I mean, couldn't it be like other forests with signs that help you get around? I tried to swallow some of my own spit since I had also forgotten to bring my water bottle with me, another smart move on my part.
"James wouldn't be very happy with you if he knew you had left." Laurent said, coming to stand next to me.
"I know." I said. "But I need to try and help."
"How? By going to the heart of the problem? They Cullens have all left that house. There would be no reason for you to go there now."
"I didn't know that! I would have at least felt better knowing I had tried."
"You have tried, and now it's time for you to come with me and wait for James to return."
"But what if he doesn't? I mean, I just broke my promise and he has no way of securing his own."
"What promises are you talking about?"
"I promised I wouldn't leave you if he promised he wouldn't die."
"You are back with me now and if you come with me to Denali then you aren't breaking your promise. If you don't break your promise, I'm sure that James won't break is own. He may be a dangerous hunter, but he's a man of his word. Which is another reason he can't break off the hunt."
"I still wish there was something I could do. It sucks being a human now that I know there are vampires in the world. I feel so weak, so vulnerable."
"When you are with us you are anything but vulnerable."
"But I'm still weak."
"Don't worry, nothing is going to happen. Now let's go. I believe Carlisle called the Denali clan so that they are expecting us."
"How long is the trip going to take?"
"Not long. Probably two days if we take a few hours to rest at some point."
"Do you even need to rest?"
"No, but I'll need to hunt. I'll go when you're sleeping."
"This seems to be a trend, going off when I'm sleeping."
"It's the safest for all parties. We let our true natures come out when we hunt and until we're filled it is hard for us to regain control of our instincts."
"O." I said. I remained silent and waited for Laurent to make the next move.
"Are you ready?" Laurent asked finally.
"I don't think I have a choice."
"You always have a choice, don't forget that. So, are you ready?"
"Ya, I am." I climbed onto Laurent's back and held on tightly as he started running through the forest. The trees became blurred from Laurent's speed as well as the small tears that leaked from the corners of my eyes.
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I slept through most of the trip. It wasn't like we were going to stop for some sight-seeing on our way up to Denali. Most of the sights were just blurs. Laurent had also kept his word by hunting during the night while I was asleep. When I asked him what he hunted he avoided the question and just started running once more.
When we finally got to Denali I was surprised to find a nice little house, more like a large cottage in front of me. There were a few lights on, but all of the windows had blinds pulled over them. "You think they're up?" I asked Laurent. He just looked at me from the corner of his eye knowing that I already knew the question. "I know, I know, stupid question. Of course they're asleep!" I said sarcastically.
Suddenly the door opened and a woman with strawberry blonde hair walked out. A few other people followed her, but she was the obvious leader. "You must be Laurent and Cerys."
"We are. You must be Tanya." Laurent answered.
"I am. Carlisle called and told us to expect you. Please come in, I don't want the human getting too cold." Tanya said, ushering us inside. "We have two rooms set up for you. Do you know if you're just passing through or will you be here permanently?"
"I do not know right now." Laurent said.
"We're waiting on at least one more." I said, finding my voice for the first time.
"Carlisle told me it would only be the two of you. He wasn't even sure if Cerys would be coming at all."
"James will come, we just don't know when." I said defensively.
"James? The James who is hunting Edward's little girlfriend?" Tanya asked.
"We are not sure what the outcome will be." Laurent said. "James does know that we were planning on coming here though."
"I wouldn't be expecting him, Edward is fiercely protective of what is his. He will die for her if he has to. Plus his family will be helping him. They can be quite… ferocious when they are forced into a corner."
"Can I go to my room?" I asked, getting sick of the pessimistic thoughts circulating around the room.
"Of course, Eleazar, why don't you show Cerys to her room." One of the other vampires walked forward and started to head down a hallway. I quickly fell into step behind him.
"This is your room. Laurent's will be the room across from it and I'm next to you with my mate Carmen. Tanya's sister, Kate, is next to you on the other side. Tanya's final sister, Irina, is across the hall next to Laurent."
"Thank you." I said. "I thought I saw more vampires at the front of the house other than just the five of you."
"We currently have two others living with us. They are done another hall."
"O, ok. Well thanks again." I said before disappearing into my room. There was a bed with light blue sheets under a window on the farthest side of the room. A dresser sat against one wall while a TV sat on a desk on the other. I fell onto the bed and watched the world turn outside of the window. There was still a light covering of snow on the ground, though it seemed most of it had already melted.
"I hope this is alright." I turned around to see Tanya entering the room.
"It's wonderful." I said quietly.
"You're attached to this hunter aren't you?"
"Very much so." I replied. "I'm sorry, but I don't feel like pouring my heart out right now, especially to someone I just met. I was hoping to just get some alone time and get all of thoughts in order."
"Of course, if you need anything let any of us know. There is some food in the kitchen, but most of it is canned food. We aren't used to having human visitors. We can go to the store tomorrow or another day to make sure we are better equipped."
"I can scavenge. Thanks though." I replied. Tanya smiled before backing out of the room before leaving me alone.
When I was sure that no one else was going to come in and interrupt me, I dug through my worn out backpack looking for a small leather journal. I carried it around with me, but I hadn't written anything since a year after my dad died. My father had given it to me our last Christmas together, but I hadn't felt like writing. When he died I decided I'd use it to preserve his memory and get all of my emotions out. I guess it's time to add a new part to it now…