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Jasper's POV
I stood next to my younger brother for hours. Edward was in terrible condition and the only thing I could do for him was be there in case he wanted to talk. He did not, however, and I understood. I did my best to think very little so my presence would be a comfort rather than a burden. And I knew better than to try and calm him with my ability. He needed to feel these feelings.
I could see the sun trying to break through the curtains when I decided it was time to do something. "I'm going to go call the family and fill them in. I also want to talk to Carlisle about Jacob's condition. I think you should stay here with Jacob," he only nodded, turning to look at the unconscious boy as I walked toward the door. "Is there anything you want me to tell them for you?"
"Just make sure they know I don't want Bella to know what's going on. Not yet anyway." I nodded and walked out.
I quickly walked out to the woods we had exited from last night. I did not want anyone to see my shining skin in the early morning sun and I wanted to spare Edward from having to hear my conversation. I planned to tell him anyway so it would be easier for him not to hear while he stayed in the motel room with Jacob.
I pulled out my cell phone and hit speed dial one. The phone made half a ring before it was answered. "Oh Jasper! Where are you? Are you ok? Did you find Jacob? Well, you must have because I can't see you." Alice could have gone on and on, but I heard Carlisle speak then.
"Alice, Jasper will tell us everything if you give him the chance. We're all here, go ahead Jasper." I took a deep unneeded breath. I had a lot of things to discuss with my family.
"We found Jacob in a cold, snow covered forest in Northern Canada early last night."
"What condition is he in?" asked Carlisle. He knew that I was anxious to learn what could be done for the boy.
"His breathing is labored, though it's slightly better than it was last night. His pulse is weak, so very weak, but it's steady. He hasn't moved or made any sounds. The most unnerving is that Edward cannot hear any thoughts from him and I feel no emotions coming from him."
I heard Esme sigh. "That poor thing." I imagined her leaning into Carlisle as he wrapped his arm around her for comfort.
"It sounds like he has gone into a coma. Where are you now?"
"A motel about a half day's run from you. We thought it best to stop."
"Good. I think you should stay there until tomorrow morning. If nothing changes or if he gets better, come home. Bring Jacob here where I can examine him and do what I can."
"Of Course, Carlisle I have this theory." I had formulated this theory in the middle of the night when my attempts to give Edward some peace began to fail. I was sure he knew of my idea but he had not commented. "If Sam said that Jacob's separation from his imprint would make him deathly ill would it not make sense that his imprint's presence should make him better?"
"So you think that Edward's presence will make Jacob better?" Emmett sounded skeptical, but I knew he and the rest of the family would understand where my reasoning was coming from.
"Jacob would probably be dead by now if Edward and Jasper hadn't found him. Sam Uley said that an imprint is the center of a shifter's world. You can't live without your gravity." Alice answered.
"Exactly, I think that Edward showing up when he did, literally saved Jacob's life just with his being there and I think it could even bring him back to complete health." I answered.
"I will call and inform Sam and Billy and I will speak to them about your theory while I'm at it." Carlisle added.
"Jasper, how is Edward doing?" interjected Rosalie. I did not have to be in the living room with them to know that all of their heads turned expectantly toward the phone. They were worried about him and I understood why.
"He," I was not exactly sure how to describe the state Edward was in. I chose to go with a simple, understandable explanation although it did not completely encompass the situation. "He is being strong. I can feel how confused and worried he is right now, but he isn't ready to talk about it. I think Edward will be much better when Jacob gets better." Edward was blaming himself for Jacob's illness even though it was in no way his fault and my family had guessed that. "He wanted me to tell you that he doesn't want Bella to know anything. I think he plans to tell her in person in his own time."
"Of course, we would not dream of doing otherwise. We hope to see you tomorrow afternoon, Jasper." Carlisle said. "And don't worry I'm sure Edward and Jacob will be fine."
Carlisle was always so optimistic and reassuring. I guess that was why he was the father figure in our family besides the fact that he was older than the rest of us.
"Thank you, Carlisle." I answered.
"Jasper, Take care of yourself please. If Edward's emotions become a little too much for you make sure get some space. Ok? Edward will understand." Alice was very worried. She knew better than anyone the toll others' emotions could have on me.
"I will Alice. I will." I replied.
"Tell Edward we love him and we're thinking about him." Put in Esme.
"Of course, Esme. I will." With that I hung up. I had only been gone for a day, but I missed them, especially Alice. They were always so full of care, advice, and understanding. Edward's dilemma was going to be a lot easier to handle with them around. I turned to walk back toward the motel where my brother sat watching over a boy he used to view with annoyance and a little disgust. Now though, Edward did not seem to feel that way. I began to think back on when this change might have occurred and I think it might have been around the time of the newborn fight…
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After the wolves had left the graduation party that night, I began to plan my strategy for training the family and the wolves to fight this newborn army. However, it did not take me long to come up with a plan. The trick was not to make the wolves feel like they were less intelligent or talented which I did not think at all.
I spent the rest of that night with Alice. The fact that she could not See the outcome of the battle had her very worried, but I assured her that with our family and the wolves working together, we had the upper hand.
I was of course very worried about Edward, his girlfriend was the entire reason for the attack. I knew he felt guilty and worried and his over protective nature was not going to help the situation. He was spending the night at Bella's house like always. I tried not to worry so much because I knew he would be alright in the end, but when I saw him in the clearing the next day my worry for him only rose.
As I went through details of the newborns and their fighting abilities, I noticed Edward's attention seemed to be focused on Jacob. His feelings were of confusion, worry, doubt, and anger but I could not tell which was more prominent or what those feelings revolved around. Jacob on the other hand felt uncomfortable, tired, and annoyed. I also noticed that he rarely looked in Edward and Bella's direction. There was something strange going on, I could feel it, but I did not dwell on it, practicing for the battle was more important.
Our first day practicing with the wolves went well. They watched with interested wolf-eyes as my family and I practiced our moves on each other. The next day Jacob was the only one to show up. The pack felt they had enough information to come up with their own plans and they sent Jacob to work out details with us.
"Jacob, Bella would be safest up on the mountain top where the newborns are not likely to follow. However, the newborns will follow her scent." Edward did not feel confident about this talk with Jacob. The boy had been acting strangely and Edward was afraid of doing anything that might risk a fight or put Bella in danger. "However, your scent is strong enough it would mask Bella's. Would you be willing to carry Bella up to the mountain to mask her scent from the newborns?"
I expected Jacob to jump at the opportunity to be so near Bella. But his feelings at the question almost overwhelmed me. He felt reluctant, but at the same time desired to be close to whom I assumed at the time was Bella. But I also felt a dull pain that seemed to come and go in waves.
"Yeah I can do that. I will stay up there with you the night before the fight too in case something happens and you need contact with the pack and I'll switch out with Seth in the morning." Jacob answered. I expected Edward or Bella to protest, but they both must have understood that Jacob had a valid point.
There is a difference between the emotions of physical pain and those of emotional pain and Jacob's pain was clearly emotional, but I could tell he was fighting it. Under normal circumstances, I would have pursued an answer to my questions, but with Jacob being who he was and the newborn situation being so near at hand I chose to let it go. However, the problem festered in the back of my mind until my questions were answered.
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Walking into the motel room, I found Edward sitting exactly as I had left him. He must have been deep in thought the entire time. I imagined he was wondering how he felt about Jacob and Bella and what he was going to do about it. That is what I would have been doing if I were in his place.
I Edward said nothing as I told him of my conversation with the family. When I had finished, he looked at me. His eyes were as sad as they had been for days. I could not feel any feelings coming from him and I knew that my words had temporarily distracted him.
"You think that I am the only one who can save Jacob?" His question was reluctant.
"It makes sense don't you think?" I replied. He only nodded and returned to his quiet, internal musings. I let him be and went to sit in the chair across the room intending to wait for tomorrow morning. With any luck we would be on our way home tomorrow morning, but I was more anxious for Jacob to recover and work through things with Edward. Then they could both move on and maybe the future held something amazing for the two of them.
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