If You Only Knew- Chapter 12
A/N: Thanks to everyone that liked and reviewed. It's wonderful to hear the response to my story. Enjoy chapter 12!
Disclaimer: I wished I owned Twilight, but I don't.
Previously:
"They don't trust us to be in their human forms."
I mumbled a 'told you so', and stood among the Cullen's as Carlisle spoke.
"They came. That's all that matters." Carlisle assured and turned to address the wolves, the rest of the vampires following suit.
"Welcome."
And it began.
Chapter 12
My eyes were glued to Jasper and the mock battles that were taking place, my eyes only registering the blurry movements from the speed.
Occasionally I would stare at the wolves watching their reactions to Jasper's instructions. It was quite fascinating to watch. However fascinating it was to watch the mock battles, I was distracted by the fact that I really had no idea how the battle would play out this time. I could hope and assume the outcome of the battle would be similar to the books, but I couldn't be positive. So many things were already so different, that I could only guess.
Burying my face in my hands as my back rested against a tree, my knees to my chest, I tried to figure things out like…
What would happen to me when the battle was taking place?
It wasn't as if I could really fight or anything, and it wouldn't be fair to ask one of the Cullens to sit out to protect me. I sighed, finally realizing how difficult Bella's decision had been. Which brings me to another point, if one of the Cullen's would sit out and protect me, Victoria would just follow anyway and then a fight would break out, where my protector could die. Where I could die.
"Are you okay?" A voice asked from my left. Lifting my face and turning to the voice, I realized that it was Alice that had decided to join me on the ground.
"Yeah, Alice. I'm fine." Turning my attention back to Carlisle and Edward as they both tried to take the upper hand, neither one really beating the other. "Just stressed… that's all."
"What are you stressed about? Maybe I can help?" She questioned, her eyes bright and hopeful. I debated for a moment, then caved. Damn puppy dog eyes….
I sighed. "I just don't know, Alice. Where am I supposed to go when the battle takes place? I can't be here. It's too risky. And it's not fair to ask one of you to sit out to protect me either."
"Don't worry," She assured, wrapping her arm carefully around my shoulders. For once, I didn't shrug away. "We won't let anything happen to you."
I heard Edward approach the two of us and announce that they were done for the day. Nodding, I stood, my eyes watching the retreating wolves and I debated on warning them about the stray newborn.
Do I try and warn them, possibly changing the books? Or do I do nothing and let the battle play out the way it's meant to? I couldn't risk changing the books, because then I would be just as in the dark as Alice, but I knew I couldn't stand by and do nothing. If I knew that I could save Jake from the agony of having his body crushed and I had done nothing to stop it…. I would never be able to forgive myself.
I could feel Alice's slight pull on my arm as she tried to pull me to the car. "Are you coming?"
I knew what I had to do. I pulled away from her.
"Yeah." I answered, as I took a step towards the wolves. "Hold on a sec. I just have to do something first."
I sprinted after them, not caring that the Cullen's were watching my every move.
"Jake! Leah!" I called. "Please! I really need to talk to you!"
At first, I thought that they would leave like I expected them to, but I was pleasantly surprised when two huge wolves appeared before me.
"Thank you for coming." I spoke to them. It wasn't hard to tell Jake from Leah. "I just wanted to give both of you a warning."
Jake seemed to bark, scoffing at my words, while Leah just stared.
"Look. I know the two of you can both kick some serious butt on your own, but if you two don't work together… you both could end up seriously hurt."
Leah rolled her eyes at me, while Jake just shook his head, clearly not believing me.
"I know you don't believe me, but after the battle is over, a stray newborn attacks you, Leah. He almost got his arms around you when Jake pulled him off. Jake saved you Leah. Unfortunately, Jake… You weren't so lucky." I continued regardless of Jake's skeptical look. " You got hurt really, really bad Jake. Please be careful."
Leah huffed and took off into the forest, while Jake however, nodded agreeing to be careful before following after her. Watching the wolves disappear into the trees I only hoped that they took my warning seriously and that they would be more careful after the battle.
A/N: Thanks for reading! I know this chapter is really, really short, but I'm trying to figure out a couple things before I post the battle scenes and stuff. Thanks again!