Nicky's POV

"Ok, so I called a family meeting because… we need to move." I said at the dining table where mum and Carly were sitting.

I looked over at Mum, she looked disappointed but I know she would understand the full reason.

Carly on the other hand,

"WHAT?" She screamed. Her face was horror-struck.

"Well… it's so rainy here. I can't keep hiding in the house all day-"

"I think you can at least try!" Carly interrupted. I backpedalled. She has never yelled at me before.

"Err… you try not getting wet in the most rainiest part in America! It's too hard. We have to just… move. Move on, forget this place." I said with a firm voice. I tried to convince myself that this was the best option… but something inside of me was nagging me- telling me to stay. I ignored it completely.

"Why can't you move? I'm happy here. I actually like it here," Carly grumbled. I rolled my eyes, she'll get over it. Eventually.

"I think we should stay," Mum said smiling softly at Carly. I nodded in agreement- wait what?

"What?" I asked confused. Did she not hear my predicament?

"Well, I was meaning to tell you earlier but I guess it slipped my mind. Here," She said getting out of her chair. She walked over to the bench where some newspapers and magazines were spread out.

I walked over dragging my feet. I really don't give a shit about magazines. I mean who cares if Garfield ate pie? Not me!

"I don't want to look at the comics," I mumbled. Mum rolled her eyes, a trait that gets passed along through the family.

"No Nicks, look." She said passing me the newspaper. I rolled my eyes but took a look any ways.

…

What the hell?

…

That sounds like a…

…

Murderer? They're blaming a human for this?

"Dude! Even I know when a vampire is playing part." I said disbelieving.

"Let me see… Seattle murders?" Carly said looking over my shoulder. I moved over in my seat so she could squeeze next to me.

"How long has this been happening?" I asked, my eyes still skimming over the paper. There are no trends in the victims... just random people.

"About a month," Mum said turning on the coffee machine

"A month?" I asked with my jaw opened

"Yes, that's what I said," Mum shrugged as if it was no big deal.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier? Mum! There are vampires running around everywhere. There could be more where that came from! I can't believe this. The parasites could have gotten away!" I fumed.

"What about all the people who were murdered?" Carly helpfully cut in.

"That too! Mum… God. People are dead. You should have told me… this problem could have gone away." I said frustrated. So many people…

"Honey, I'm sorry but I think this is out of your control." Mum said not looking me in the eye.

"Then why are we staying here then? Didn't you just say that you want me to stay here…" This is so confusing- I just wanted to rip my hair out. AGH!

"Nicole. I didn't say you couldn't do it. You can't do it by yourself. I don't want you hurt sweetie." I almost scoffed.

"I have been doing this for years mum; you don't think I can do this? I thought we have been over this," I know I sounded like a whining teen, but it's true. I can do this.

"If you'd just listen to me for a sec. You can't do it by yourself-Aha!" She said pointing at me when I was about to interrupt, "But if you have a little help…" Mum trailed off.

"Help? Who would help me?" I asked puzzled. Carly leaned forward too.

"The only person I can think of is Aunt Molly but she's fallen of the edge of the planet or something," Carly shrugged.

"No, what better to fight vampires then with vampires," Mum grinned wickedly.

Paul's POV

"What do you mean a new born war?" Brady said.

"Well what do you think dumbass?"

"Shut up Paul!" Collin defended Brady.

"Guys, relax. We are siding with the Cullen's-"

"Sam! Are you kidding me!" Jared said. I nodded in agreement. No freaking way am I going to help those leeches.

"We have to! The red-head made an army to get Bella!" Jacob yelled. I rolled my eyes

"Let her get eaten- I don't care." I mumbled quietly but loud enough for Jacob to hear. He growled at me and stepped forward –trying to be dominate I guess.

"Well I care!"

"Get laid!" I said shaking slightly. I saw Sam in the corner of my eyes talking to the rest of the pack as if we weren't there. I can't blame him, there's always fights going around here.

"I prefer not to be a sleaze. People hate sleazes. You would know all about that with your girlfriend huh? Oh wait she's not even your girlfriend!" I snarled at him and pushed him back roughly.

He pushed me back into the wall and came at me. I was shaking pretty badly now and I felt the transformation process begin.

My nostrils flared as my bones reshaped and my muscles moving under my skin. Before I knew it the fire moved down my body and I was full wolf.

I don't know how but somehow Sam had managed to get us outside.

"Do NOT attack each other!" Sam ordered. The weight of the alpha's order was strong and I knew I couldn't go against his wishes.

I saw Jake opposite me, his beady wolf eyes glaring at me.

Asshole –JACOB

DICKHOLE! –ME

Nice words, call me whatever you want at least my imprint doesn't hate me –JACOB

Low blow, really low blow. Well I can hit lower.

At least I have an imprint –ME

He had no comeback, I could hear inside his head trying to think of something but eventually he just gave up. He phased in front of me, flipped me off and went inside.

I know it's a low blow to him but I don't need someone else telling me I've screwed up my relationship with Nicole. I just need someone to encourage me or support me or whatever. I had to blow of some steam so I went for a quick run.

Nicky's POV

"So tomorrow?" I confirmed with my mum. She nodded her head, so sure of herself.

"Whatever you say." I mumbled setting out the table for dinner.

"Why does Nicky get a day off school to go to the hospital to see some person you think might be vampire? Can I come?" Carly begged.

"No," Both me and my mum said in synch.

She grumbled to herself for the rest of the night.

"What's his name again?" I asked mum peering over my food.

"Doctor Carlisle Cullen. There's something fishy about that man, describe to me what a vampire is like. I have never seen one so I wouldn't know." Mum said excited. To be honest I don't want help fighting leeches with other leeches- I don't feel as independent.

"Well, they are beautiful I guess you would say. Always pale, umm… drinks blood, obviously. Really stealthy and graceful…?" I couldn't think of anything else.

"Sounds like Carlisle." Mum said.

"What I don't understand is why he works in a hospital, wouldn't he like… eat his patients?" Carly asked. I didn't even think of that.

"Or maybe he steals the blood supplies?" I suggested.

"Well- we are just going to find that out tomorrow aren't we," Mum said with an encouraging smile.

"We shall!" I said, excitement flooded my voice.