[39] Who's afraid of the big, bad wolf?? [Jacob Black]

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Your arms pumped up and down at your sides, while you pushed your legs to run harder. Jacob was a few feet in front of you, running as hard as you were.

~SAM! THE NEWBORNS ARE ARRIVING NOW!!~

{[They're supposed to be here in three days. Do you have proof?]}

~They contacted Kat, and I can smell them from where we are! You have to wake everyone and prepare them NOW, Sam! We can't afford to waste any time! ~

{[This better be the real deal, Jacob]}

You heard Sam bark orders to the pack, and he quickly explained everything to the Cullens. Within a few minutes, you and Jake had arrived back at the clearing. You looked up at the sky and tried to calculate when dawn would come; only a few hours. You joined the pack and the Cullens to listen to the directions. Jasper was currently questioning Jacob to find out where the Newborns were located at.

"What direction did their scent come from?" Jasper asked.

"North, directly north," Jacob answered quickly.

"Kat, what did they tell you when they contacted you?" Jasper turned and directed it at you.

"They said 'Here we come, little Kitty Kat. Hope there's enough room in your town cemetery for you and your pack','" You recited from memory.

"How did they contact you?" Jasper questioned.

"Through my thoughts," You answered.

A dead silence fell over everyone as they simply stared at you.

"Newborns can't develop abilities like that of Edward, Alice, or Jasper's when they're this young. Those powers develop within a few months. It couldn't possibly have been through thoughts." Carlisle broke the silence.

"But it was in my head! I mean, the voice and laughter was so close," You protested.

"Like they could have been next to you?" Jasper asked softly.

"Or a few feet away?" Edward added.

You swallowed hard and tried to remember. Yes, the voice could've been near you. Why would you think it was in your head?

"They probably wanted to trick Katrina and have her tell us this, while they're only getting closer. It would waste our time and give them more time to attack," Jasper explained.

"We need to get going, now," Sam instructed, "Jacob, take Leah, Embry, and Paul with you. The rest of the pack will come with me."

You, Quil, Seth, and Jared would be going with Sam. Besides being slightly nervous and worried like you, Seth was excited. Apparently, he had been too young to fight last time. He was ready to kick major Newborn ass now to make up for last time.

"Edward, Alice, and Jasper will be going with you and your pack. Emmett, Rosalie, Esme, and I will go with Jacob's group. Bella will go with our group, of course," Carlisle stated.

You didn't know if the 'groups' were evened out equally, but at this point, you didn't give a damn. You just didn't want anyone to get hurt or killed, obviously. Rosalie turned to Emmett and gave each other a long, passionate kiss before breaking apart. Bella turned to Edward and you saw them whispering something before also saying goodbye. Even Carlisle and Esme were doing the same. You felt a huge lump in your throat as you turned to face Jacob. His expression just made you want to start crying, right then and there.
You bit your bottom lip and flung your arms around his neck. You held on to each other tightly; never wanting to let go. You pressed your face into his neck and tried to control your emotions. You wouldn't even be with Jacob while everyone fought, so you'd never know if something happened.

"Come back to me," You whispered.

"I promise that I will. Come back to me in one piece. Be careful, Kat. I love you," Jacob murmured.

"I love you, too; so much," You replied.

You tilted your face upwards and pressed your lips against Jacob's. The bittersweet moment only lasted for a few seconds, before the warmth of his lips disappeared from yours. You hugged him tightly once more, and then took a step backwards from him. He gave you a quick peck before changing into his Werewolf form with the others and racing off to his part of the clearing.
You sighed and turned back to your group. Everyone was starting to change, too, so you followed them. You raced off to your side of the clearing and listened to Sam. Edward would let Alice and Jasper know what Sam was saying. You sort of stretched your Wolf-self out and shook your head.

{[We need to stay close enough to be able to help if needed, but also far enough so that we don't run into each other]}

You snorted and tried to cover it as a cough. Sam momentarily glanced at you before continuing. Quil was bouncing up and down and running around.

{[QUIL! Do not waste energy when it could be used in the war!]}

>) I was just warming up!!(<

{[I also spoke with the Cullens; once we dismember the Newborns, we will light them all on fire to destroy the pieces and evidence]}

Everyone sighed and just continued to get everything ready. The strong scent hit your nostrils, and a shiver went through your body. You felt like vomiting, but decided to just hold your breath and/or breathe through your mouth. It wouldn't matter when you were fighting. You squinted your eyes and saw the Newborns coming out of the deep forest and on to the edge of the clearing.

They walked forward until they were a few yards away. There were dozens and dozens of them; you didn't know where they started and began. They were all your age and younger, as far as you could tell. You recognized a few people here and there that you saw around town or who go to your high school. Make that went.
You gulped and your eyes scanned the huge group for two particular people. Your eyes landed on a blonde and a brunette couple standing right next to each other. Their eyes glinted and they flashed you a pointy smile. Your upper lip lifted, and a growl emitted from deep within your chest.

.:There's no use in trying to talk or negotiate with them. They're only here for one purpose; to eliminate all of us:.

You glanced at Edward and tried not to snort or laugh again.

*Obviously*

You put most of your weight on your back legs, which would give yourself more power to spring forward and attack. The Newborns slowly walked forward, causing the tension to rise. You and the pack began to make growling and barking noises. Some even pawed at the dirt, wanting them to attack already. Somewhere, off into the distance, you heard Jacob howl; then the Newborns lunged forward menacingly.

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(JACOB'S POV)

You felt tense, and tried to shake off the worries and feelings you felt that were distracting you. Kat would be alright; she had to be. She was strong and smart. She'd be able to take care of herself and protect anyone else who needed help. That's what scared you the most, though. You knew that Kat would give her life for anyone if it was needed; even if it was for a Vampire. That was the kind of person she was, and you never wanted to lose her. You were angry with Sam and the fact that he separated both of you on purpose. He didn't separate Emmett and Rosalie or Carlisle and Esme, but then again Carlisle chose for his family.

{[Their relationships are nowhere near as strong as your and Katrina's. They would give their lives for each other, of course, but they know when to focus on the task at hand]}

~You think Kat and I would be selfish enough just to take care of each other during the battle~

{[Mistakes could occur from the slightest second of glancing at each other]}

~I need to be there to protect her if something happens!!~

{[I know that you don't trust the Cullens, but the three with us are most likely the best at fighting Newborns. They'll be able to help if needed, and you have your brothers with Katrina. Don't you trust us?]}

~I'm just terrified for Katrina, Sam. That's all~

{[She's a strong and intelligent girl. She'll make it through all of this; we all will]}

You shook your head and saw the Newborns come forward. You had more girls on your 'team', but didn't doubt that they'd be able to kick Newborn ass just as well as you or Emmett. The Newborns began to run forward, almost at the speed of light, and you raised your head to the departing moon to let out a loud howl.

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(NORMAL POV)

You circled the Newborn you were fighting and snapped your jaws, lunging forward and then backwards. The Newborn's red eyes glistened and they were zeroed in on you. It lunged forward, almost clumsily. You used your head to knock it over forcefully, and it worked. Before the Newborn could jump back up, you were on top of it; tearing and ripping at its limbs. Anything you could get your teeth on. You clawed and scratched at everything, too. The Newborn was torn to pieced, including the most important part: the head.
You leaped off of it and turned just in time to see another Newborn charging towards you. It knocked you backwards, but you quickly leapt back on to your feet and dodged to the left. It lurched towards you again and you rolled to the right. It was a mistake, since you didn't have your eyes on that Newborn the entire time. The Newborn swiped at your left hind leg, and grazed it. You growled, feeling the pain.

The anger was like a flame inside of you, and that move was just another splash of gasoline. You snarled and pounced. Your jaws clamped on to the Newborn's arm and it tried to wildly throw you off. You held on tightly and, in one swift movement, broke the arm off and scratched at the Newborn's eyes.
It held its eyes with its one arm and howled in pain. Using the minor distraction, you leapt and cleanly snapped the Newborn's neck. You finished tearing it completely off before finishing off the rest of the limbs. You weren't keeping count, but you knew that this Newborn had to be at least number fifteen.

!^! HELP !^!

Since no Newborns were attacking you, you turned to see Jared currently taking on three Newborns by himself.

{[HELP HIM KATRINA]}

Sam was taking on two Newborns, and seemed like he was doing fine against them. It seemed like forever since you started fighting, but the sun was already starting to rise. You estimated that everyone had only gone through half of the Newborns, and that more would be on their way. You raced towards Jared to help him.
Two of the three Newborns sprung in to him, leaving him helpless. They tore at his front and hind legs. He was howling in pain and you pushed yourself harder. You threw yourself at the two Newborns, full speed, and knocked them both a few feet away from Jared. They got back up and snapped their jaws at you.

*That's my job, idiots*

They came at you, but you raised your front legs and swiped at them. You jumped to your left, then backwards, then right at them. You were able to claw at both of them before snapping their heads off cleanly, as well.
The last of the three Newborns that were tormenting Jared was still with him. He was kicked and clawing at Jared, still. You easily surprised him from behind and clawed at his neck. He was dead within seconds. You surveyed the area and saw that there weren't any stray Newborns, surprisingly. Jared was lying on the ground, slightly twitching. You hurried over to him and looked him over. His left fore leg and right hind leg looked dislocated. You also noticed a few claw marks and chunks of fur missing. You licked at his wounds and he flinched. You didn't know how or where to take him, since he wasn't in the shape to fight anymore.

{[Protect him from any Newborns and try to help him move to the outskirts of the clearing]}

You did as Sam instructed. When any Newborns came near you and Jared, you cleanly disposed of them and continued to help/drag Jared out of the fighting area.

*Will you be able to fend for yourself if any attack you, or should I stay with you?*

!^! No! Don't let me hold you back! Help our family and the Cullens finish them off already !^!

You smiled and licked Jared's cheek. You ran off, blindly, searching for a Newborn to tear apart. You spotted Jacob fighting Brayan, and you fought the urge to join him. You knew that by doing that, Jacob would be distracted by protecting you and not attack Brayan. You turned and saw a horde of Newborns emerge from the forest.

*Well, shit*

You grinned and bounded forward with Seth, Alice, and Jasper. You met them head on, literally, and used their moment of dizziness to attack. Those fifteen Newborns were easily eliminated by you and the people who accompanied you. A flash of blonde of hair caught your eye, and you turned. Brielle glanced at you, grinned, and ran out of the clearing. You growled and also fought that urge to chase her. You had a responsibility to everyone you were fighting with and for. You couldn't just leave to kill the skanky bitch you hated.
You guessed that she was just leaving to get more Newborns. You turned your attention back to the war in front of your eyes and fought side by side with Seth and Quil. You three helped each other out and moved on to the next Newborns, or helped someone who was being cornered.

*(MOMMY!!!! DADDY!!!!)*

Your head snapped towards the entrance of the clearing, completely forgetting the Newborn you were fighting. You remembered, and turned back around to finish it off. Thankfully, Jasper had come to your rescue. He finished the Newborn and moved on to the next one.

You couldn't even thank him, because your and Jacob's eyes were focused on one thing: Brielle holding a crying Selena