"Ivy talking looks like this."

Faye taking to Ivy in her mind looks like this.

"Faye talking out loud looks like this."

Chapter 13: Being Carried and Big Needles

I got up whimpering and started to limp toward them. I managed to take three steps when my paw slipped and I felt myself falling.

I closed my eyes bracing for the pain and impact when all of a sudden I felt big hands grab me holding me steady, I looked up and saw Emmett looking at me worried.

"Do you mind if my son, Emmett, carries you?" Carlisle asks. "It will be quicker to get back to the house to treat your injuries without worsening them."

I look up at Carlisle, considering it. I guess he noticed that I was a shifter and that's why he's talking to me like a human and not a wild animal.

I don't know.

I looked up at Emmett, he looked back at me with hopeful eyes. It's not that I don't trust him, he's one of my bonds, but I haven't been carried since I was a baby. It's kind of embarrassing.

While I was thinking it over, Ivy chimed in, "Human, I think we should do it, not just because he's one of our bonds but because we need help, and I know it's embarrassing, but we are too injured to go home without worsening our injuries. It will take longer to heal."

Why do I feel like you just want to be carried?

"That too!" she replied happily

I sighed giving in my pride and peeked at Emmett giving him a slight nod saying it was okay to pick me up.

He beamed at me as he gently grabbed my underarms, wrapped them around his neck, and carried me like a baby over his shoulder.

Welp, there goes the rest of my pride.

I sighed as I heared Ivy snicker at my misfortune.

I turn my head around and look at the rest of the Cullens noticing that Edward and Bella are gone.

Esme noticed me staring at the spots where they were and told me that Edward had taken Bella home.

I nodded and turned back around tucking my head on Emmett's shoulder. I have to admit his shoulder is comfortable. It feels like the cool part on top of a deep freezer or the cool side of a pillow which feels nice on my overheated body. Ivy nodded her head and started to relax and purr being in our bond's arms, wishing that Rosalie would join.

Ha! You purr like a cat! I teased her.

"I do not! I purr like a wolf! Better than a cat! No! You know what! Cats copied us first!" She loudly replied with a grumpy huff.

Emmett told me to hold on as I felt the wind speed start to pick up and suddenly we were at their house.

The Cullens walked inside with Emmett carrying me, Rosalie following along close.

I heard Alice and Jasper say that they were going hunting as Esme went into the kitchen.

Carlisle told Emmett to bring me into his office to patch me up. We walked up some stairs before entering an office-like room. I looked up and noticed that Rosalie was following us the whole time. I made eye contact and tried to smile at her.

Well as good as Bear could.

I saw her eyes soften as she gave me a small smile.

Be still my heart.

That smile could steal souls.

I could feel my stubby tail start to wag, showing my happiness.

Emmett saw my tail wag and chuckled.

When we arrived in the office, Emmett refused to set me down on the table when Carlisle asked him to and I was in no rush to move either until I saw what was in his hand.

A giant needle.

I have no problem with needles but this one was big, like the size of a shoe. I started to struggle in Emmett's arms to get out and away from that giant thing.

I could hear Emmett tell me it was okay.

No, it wasn't!

He wasn't the one about to get poked by a needle the size of the Eiffel Tower!

Okay, I might be exaggerating a bit, but my point still stands!

Ha. Point.

No! Wait focus!

Carlisle saw me freaking out and told me it was okay and it was to help reduce the pain and put me to sleep for a while because I needed stitches for the deeper gashes.

Couldn't it be in a smaller needle, Though?!

Then I realized something, If that medicine puts me to sleep I'll shift back and I'm not ready for that.

Ivy, is there any way for me to not shift back if he puts me to sleep? I ask her still struggling in Emmett's arms.

"Well, the only thing I can think of is to have myself stay awake to prevent us from shifting back. You would be in control while getting poked but once you fall asleep I can take over," she answered back.

"I don't mind doing it but because I will feel the stitches, you owe me something, whether it's juicy meat or a favor. Deal?"

I continue to struggle to dodge the needle while thinking over Ivy's deal. It wasn't a bad exchange and I trusted her.

Deal! I replied.

I took a deep breath and turned back to Carlisle nodding my head and telling him I was ready. Emmett hesitantly set me down and Rosalie shuffled closer. I prepared myself but as the needle got closer, my body started trembling and I started to whimper.

I felt Emmett and Rosalie start stroking my fur and behind my ears making me relaxed before tensing up again as the needle went in and the last thing I saw was Emmett and Rosalie's worried faces before it all went to black.

QUICK POV CHANGE- Ivy POV

As I felt Faye lose consciousness, I pushed to the surface making sure we didn't shift back.

I decided to keep my eyes closed for a little bit longer pretending to be asleep to listen to their conversation.

POV CHANGE- Rosalie POV

As I watched those brown eyes close, I became worried and tense. Why do I feel like this? It feels like we are connected but not a mate bond, it's something different.

I was confused as to why I felt a connection to this bear. I looked over at Emmett and asked him, "Do you feel it, too?" I didn't have to explain more as he nodded his head.

I look over at Carlisle as he prepares the necessary medical supplies, I can't help the flare of protectiveness as he steps closer. I know he needs to but I can't help myself. I growled at him as I felt Emmett start to tense up looking at him sternly daring him to come closer. I saw Carlisle put his hands up and look at us confused before understanding as he glanced at the bear.

"Emmett, Rosalie what do feel when you look at this bear?" he asked cautiously trying to gaze at our reaction.

"I don't know, Carlisle it feels like a bond but not a mate bond. I feel protective of it." I explained still keeping my eyes on the bear petting it slightly. It was the only thing keeping me calm at the moment besides Emmett.

From the corner of my eye, I see Emmett nod his head indicating he felt the same. "I don't feel the need to drink their blood. I want to keep it safe and never see it hurt again." Emmett explained looking seriously at Carlisle.

"I see." Carlisle nodded his head. "Well, do you think you could let me treat their injuries while I explain what I think is happening? If I don't, I fear their injuries will worsen."

Emmett and I start to tense up again at the thought of him coming close but the thought of the bear's injuries worsening makes me sick as nod stiffly and step back.

I grabbed Emmett's hand and gave him a nod when he didn't follow. He let out a huff of unnecessary air before taking small steps back.

Carlisle slowly approached the bear and started to clean up the cuts as we kept a close eye on him. He started talking, "I believe that you are feeling a bond. There are different bonds in the vampire world, which is rare to include three people."

He started to grab the thread.

"It could be a mate bond or a familial bond. It could also be an imprint bond as well on the bear's side. As I believe this bear is a shifter."

Me and Emmett froze, a shifter? I thought there were only the wolves on La Push. They smell better than the wolves though. I thought to myself shaking my head in confusion.

All of a sudden we hear a huff. We all looked all over the room for the sound and were surprised it was coming from the bear. I thought it was supposed to be unconscious. As I looked I realized that two glowing blue eyes stared back in amusement.