Waxing Gibbous

Our First Kill (A)

I ignored Jake's concern for Bella when my eyes landed on the vampire that was trying to kill her. My snarl was the last sound heard before the leech turned and ran.

It was useless though because we were faster. In an instant Sam and I launched after the beast the others following behind. Jared and Jacob flanking Sam; Paul and Embry flanking me.

I got to the beast first, launching through the trees too fast and quiet for him to realize I was there. By the time he turned it was too late, I had grabbed his head and yanked it off of his shoulders. Sam and the others quickly tore the rest of the body apart. Before we dragged him away for disposal.

And like that we killed our first vampire. On the way back to La Push the others hyped each other up.

After checking in with Emily and the others I went home where I was hoping to rest for the evening, it had been too long since I got a full night sleep.

So, once I got back to Emily's I put on a jacket and pants before heading back home. I agreed to pick my mom up from Charlies so that we could go out for dinner. I also wanted to make sure Bella did make it back home safely, without exposing myself of course.

"don't forget Al, tomorrow night" Paul reminded me with a smirk. I shook my head with a laugh as I left. I knew Sam wouldn't approve but Paul thought we could all use some fun. Which meant he and I were going out. Embry wouldn't risk it, Sam and Jared had imprints and Jacob blew us off, moping about Bella.

I was ushered inside almost immediately when I got to the Swan Residence. My mom was helping Charlie clean up. It was strange, yet comforting to see them in such a domestic situation.

I heard the roar of Bella's truck before the others did. Her heartbeat was frantic as she ran into the home slamming the door behind her, hastily turning the locks. It was obvious she was terrified, and unfortunately I had the feeling that it was about the wolves and not the vampire that tried to kill her.

"Bella?" Charlie called out.

"Yeah, it's me." she responded with a quiver in her voice before entering the kitchen.

"Where have you been?" Charlie thundered, appearing through the kitchen doorway with an ominous expression. My mom was right behind him her hand on the small of his back. I was sitting on the back of the couch, near the living room.

The sound of the ending game was overwhelmed by the concern of Charlies voice. It was preseason for Baseball and that kept Charlie entertained most evenings. It was hilarious when my mom's team played against his.

"I was hiking"

My mom's eyes widened, and quickly she flickered to my face. There was talks of the 'bear' and missing hikers, so she knew something was up. And she knew I was in the woods most nights.

Charlie's eyes were tight. "What happened to going to Jessica's?"

"I didn't feel like Calculus today."

Charlie folded his arms across his chest. "I thought I asked you to stay out of the forest."

"Yeah, I know. Don't worry, I won't do it again." She shuddered, her clothing was covered in dirt and grass stains. I suspect she fell a lot on her way out of the forest.

"What happened?" Charlie demanded.

"I saw the bear." she said her voice high and shaky. "It's not a bear, though - it's some kind of wolf. And there are six of them. Two big black ones, and gray, and reddish-brown..."

Charlie's eyes grew round with horror. My eyes widened, good for the effect but I truly didn't believe she would straight out tell Charlie. Of course, she didn't mention the vampire, but telling him about the wolves that saved her was another thing.