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Music:
We got it going on – Bon Jovi
Night train – Guns 'n Roses
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Chapter 8: Alice – Seal hunt & other stuff
What times we were having. So much to see and do. Home again and things were looking up. Well, for what I could see, I hated the blind spots. But, with wolves and a half-vampire around I'd just have to get used to that. And our new guest was hardly an exception. I could only see moments, most things about her were fuzzy or blank. The things I did see clearly though, made me smile. Like the seal-hunt on Thursday. Or her visit to the hospital with Carlisle.
And today's fighting match, though lots about it remained clouded. She's quite impulsive, doesn't plan anything really. Of course that's what you get from living with animals. Then again, what do I know, I'm so used to my gift, looking ahead. Without threats, we had all the time in the world. Living day by day could be nice, enjoying the moments. I would try it, sometime.
Right now I'm thinking about the clothes I should get Timmain, or May, like we call her now. I don't get to dress her freely like with most of my family. I, we, lost that bet twice! And she resists me, ugh, and ruins stuff I give her. But, she's got spunk, and I can't help but like her. I knew she'd fit in right away, her character has similarities to ours.
She's kind and caring like Carlisle and Esme. She's happy and confidant (most of the time) like me and Emmet. I think she can also be broody and withdrawn like Edward and Bella. And I know she has a stubborn streak like Rose. Curious like Nessie. Charismatic like Jazz. Animalistic like the pack? No, not the right word,…unsophisticated, that's it. Well, I am going to whip her into shape! Or die trying. (sort of) But, I'm moving to fast, I need to back up to the night after she arrived. Jazz and I were cuddling together in our room, being content.
I was trailing one of the scars on his left arm while thinking. "Penny for your thoughts, darlin'," I heard him say. "Hmm, I nuzzled his shoulder and asked, how would you feel if she made some them vanish?" He knew what I meant. I looked up to his face, I hardly saw them anymore, they were part of him. But still. "I don't know, he replied thoughtfully, some do bother me sometimes." Guess it could be nice, and strange." Softly I let my finger glide over the scar May had touched. It felt smoother, not so raw and ridged anymore.
Then, thinking about her, my mind went to the seal-hunt she was going to have with Emmet. So funny! Jazz felt my joy. "What's so funny?" he asked. - I smiled at him; "I think you should go with them on Thursday." He cocked an eyebrow. "Emmet won't listen to her and take on to much," I explained. He still didn't understand.
"He'll be so full, he can't drive, really," I emphasized. His face lit up and I could practically see the word 'what?!' written on his forehead. We both grinned. "Okay, he said, you made me curious now."
After the seal-hunt May would go to the hospital with Carlisle, during his night shift. I could see her being overwhelmed with all the disrupted energy in there. She would be itching to do something about it. Of course she couldn't touch most of them, without arousing suspicion. Carlisle would take her to some unconscious patients. To test her a bit.
They also slipped into the room of a sleeping pregnant woman. She would deliver her triplets six days from now. May's eyes would be full of wonder about it. The energy surrounding them. She guessed right there would be two girls and a boy coming.
I also saw how much Carlisle already cared about her. Happiness radiated of him and pride. We'd all be happy when she stayed. I could see her going for a run at full speed thru the woods. No boundaries anymore. Okay, that last part was still a liiitle fuzzy.
Now we skip forward again to an hour after the fighting matches. Everyone was clean and proper once more. Food seemed to be on May's mind, because she moved into the kitchen. She noticed the radio and turned it on, tuning a rock station. Then she started cooking at bit and danced while moving around. So gracefully. Softly she sang along to a song.
"You like this?" Quil asked. "Yeah, a lot, I missed music, she replied, out in the wild there's only the birds." She chuckled. "And some frogs!" After the whole pack had their fill and Nessie had her special steak, we all split up. Edward, Bella and their little girl went to see Charlie. They'd be gone all afternoon. Leah and Seth said they'd join them later, around dinner time. Everybody went about the day normally. Doing things they liked. Having a talk. May chatted with the wolf-boys and Leah a while.
Wednesday I talked to May about making her part of the family. She would get her own room, even if she'd probably never use it. She'd need a new ID and her own bank account. Of course we would go shopping, I'd drag her off if necessary. I knew she would refuse, say nothing was certain yet. And I had my reply ready; I see the future and knew she would stay.
But she countered me, bet me I didn't know how long. Yes she was right, but I was confidant. In the end we only agreed on a new ID. The rest would be on hold till next week. Next up; driving lessons. Every respectable adult needed to master that skill. She would do fine. Oh, that reminded me of getting a drivers licence for her too. And a car?! The rest of the day we mostly worked on that. And we got her acquainted with the latest technology.
Thursday morning, it was going to be a rain and wind filled day, especially near Vancouver where they'd go seal-hunting. Perfect for avoiding humans. Jazz and Emmet were ready and waiting down stairs. I gave them casual outfits; swim-shorts, a t-shirt and sneakers. Dry clothes and towels were packed to go.
I chose a nice blue and green bathing suite for May. Cut nicely, sporty, showing of her athletic build. And some high cut jeans shorts, bleached just right. For her feet just some flip-flops. She emerged from the bathroom, tugging on some decorative laces.
She looked stunning, if I did say so myself. She gave me a small smile and rolled her eyes. "You couldn't tone it down just a bit, could you?" she said. "These have designer labels." – "No, I replied smug, this is what we wear, get used to it."
I walked her out of the room to the top of stairs. Emmet, Jazz and Jake looked up. Jake was in a chair reading the paper, facing the stairs. May started walking down, she didn't notice them, she was still fiddling with some laces. Ugh! Sigh. I grinned as Emmet and Jake checked her out, head to toe. Emmet liked what he saw. Thanks!
Then Jazz' eyes moved to the back of the stairs. Oh, Oh! Suddenly Rose flashed by me, into my room. I heard clothes been thrown around. I went in quickly. "What are you doing?!" I demanded.
"I'm going too, she snarled, I need an outfit." "Ok, easy, I tried to shush her, here, take this red bathing suite and this mini beach skirt." She grabbed it from my hands. Seconds later she had it on, looking hot! The suite was low cut, showing much skin. The skirt complimented her long legs. Some nice sandals and she was good to go. This time Emmet's eyes grew big, at the sight of his lady. He licked his lips and whistled softly. She noticed, barely, while moving to his side.
I glanced at Jake, who made a tiny noise. He was concentrating hard on the paper, his lips pressed firmly together. Then the four of them left. As the sound of the car engine faded, Jake couldn't hold it anymore. He burst out laughing, full on, glasses trembling in the cabinets, tears rolling down his face. Near the computer Edward joined in. I felt a little confused.
Until Jake managed to blurt out. "Did you see her face, ha, ha, ha, sooo jealous, grm..ha, ha, ha!" Blondie was fuming!" – A big smile formed on my face and then I couldn't stop myself and started laughing too. I shook my head. Emmet was devoted to her, she didn't need to feel jealous. But that was Rose for ya.
When they came back, Emmet walked in slowly, his hand over his mouth. All of them were positively glowing. Eyes bright yellow, completely satiated. Jazz moved to my side, just beaming, making us all feel on top of the world. Carlisle was curious of course, studying them all closely. Taking in their scent and everything else. He asked them how they were feeling. Emmet couldn't answer.
May explained: "I told him to wait, watch me first and to not take the biggest one, but he didn't listen." She shook her head at how silly he'd been. She elaborated: "He went in straight away, targeting one of the big bulls." He almost got a mouth full of fat, going for the neck." She grinned. "Luckily he switched to the tail just in time. That's where the veins are closest to the surface." I must say, I was impressed, he managed to almost drain him completely." But, that's why he can't talk, he's filled up all the way to the back of his throat." She sighed.
"He'll have to take it easy the rest of the day. "After today though, I wouldn't challenge him to a fight, if you're not one of us." He'll be the strongest he's ever been, for weeks." - Carlisle looked surprised. "Really? From one seal?!" May nodded. It was a big one, probably the size of a male moose. He questioned her more. Her thoughts on why they were so nutritious.
I knew, fat content and their fish diet, lots of omega 3. Their taste took some getting used to, but that was easy, once you knew how strong you'd feel afterwards.
Emmet felt very pleased, he managed a smile on his face, after hearing May speak. And I already saw him arm-wrestling Bella. She was still a newborn, she would win. But not as easily as before. Rose also smiled, after receiving a compliment from May about how well she'd done. And about how she looked like a sun goddess.
Hmm, maybe 'warrior woman' did notice the looks she got. - May shared the hunt with an eager looking Nessie. Who, in turn, shared it with everyone who wanted to know. One day, she would kill her first seal, a small one. There was more talk about hunting.
Comparing different animals as prey. May managed to make Emmet even happier. She would allow him to kill grizzlies, but only old and sick ones. Certainly not healthy ones, just out of hibernation. He nodded, agreeing, but regretting that movement quickly, it made him a little nauseous.
She also had a talk with Jazz, about his control. She offered to help him, by teaching him to meditate. And, if she were allowed to stay, she vowed to monitor him and everyone else. She felt there'd be no need to wait until eyes got black. To her, that was just plain ignorant, no matter the circumstance. I wondered, had it always been that easy for her? To resist human blood? She never met a 'singer'? What secrets lay in her past?
My mind went back to when she arrived. She hadn't told us everything, edited a lot. Jazz told me about the emotions he got from her that day. Especially when she talked about the pup being killed. He felt despair, anger and regret. Just a short moment. She suppressed it well. There'd been sorrow too, about her mother, who probably died. She would never know.
And her father, what happened to him? Was he looking for her? With his tracking skills. Would she tell us one day? Would it matter? We all had secrets, though Edward knew about most of them. He wouldn't talk about them, when we asked him not to. What secrets did he hold? Hmm, May could find out. But she wouldn't pry. She'd ask him for permission, before she touched. Well I'd just have to wait and see.