flightless bird

Chapter 46

I hopped off of my moms back as we came to the clearing in the woods where the Cullen's were waiting. I watched as Jasper sent Emmett flying through the air before landing hard on the ground. He instantly stood up from the ground covered in dirt. "Again!" Emmett said, determination lacing his voice.

He began walking over to us as we heard a car approaching. Everyone turned and saw Christopher and Bella arriving in Emmett's jeep. They both climbed out before walking over to all of us. The sound of twigs snapping caught our attention as everyone turned to see the wolves descending from the trees.

"They don't trust enough to be in their human forms" said Edward from beside me. "They came and that's what matters. Will you translate?" Carlisle replied before he stepped forward. "Hey Jake" Bella said and I turned to see Jacob standing off to the right near Bella. "Welcome. Jasper has experience with newborns. He'll teach us how to defeat them" Carlisle began as he faced the wolves.

"They want to know how the newborns differ from us" Edward said, translating their thoughts. "They're a great deal stronger than us because their own human blood lingers in their tissues. Our kind is never more physically powerful then in our first several months of this life" Carlisle explained before Jasper walked forward.

"Carlisle's right. That's why they're created. A newborn army doesn't need thousands like a human army, and no human army could stand against them. Now the two most important things to remember are first: never let them get their arms around you, they'll crush you instantly and second: never go for the obvious kill. They'll be expecting that and you will lose" said Jasper.

"Emmett" Jasper said as he turned back to his family walking over to a spot. Emmett left Rosalie's side before walking few feet away from Jasper, a smirk on his face. "Don't hold back" Jasper said smugly. "Not in my nature" Emmett replied and I smirked. Emmett rushed over to Jasper, wrapping his arms around his torso as he pushed him back before throwing Jasper through the air.

Jasper landed on the ground sliding across the dirt before rising and charging straight at Emmett. Emmett swung at Jasper with a fist which Jasper swiftly ducked before he pulled Emmett to the ground and I giggled. "Never lose focus" Jasper said before he walked away. After instructions form Jasper, everyone broke off into pairs.

I stood beside Esme, my mom and Carlos as we watched Edward and Carlisle stand across from each other. Carlos gave a single nod before the two of them charged at each other. Carlisle slid along the ground before Edward leapt over him. They charged at each other once more and locked on each other. Carlisle wrapped his arms around Edward and flipped him to the ground.

Edward immediately stood up and Carlisle swung at him as Edward dodged his hits before he slammed Carlisle down to the ground, pinning him down with his hand on Carlisle's chest. Edward stood up looking smug as Jasper walked over. "One more thing" said Jasper before Carlisle suddenly flipped Edward causing him to slam on the ground causing me to laugh.

"Never turn your back on your enemy" said Jasper as he walked way. "You did good" I said as I patted Edward on his back and he gave a chuckle. We walked over to my mom and Carlos who were standing across from each other. "I'll go easy on you mi amore" said Carlos as he smirked. "Whatever you say" said my mom.

Carlos charged at my mom and she effortlessly flipped over the top of him before landing on her feet. Carlos turned, a look of determination on his face before he tackled my mom to the ground. She kicked him off of her before she flipped him to the ground, pinning him to the ground with her hand on his chest. "Always be ready for anything" Jasper said as he walked by and I smiled.

"Yes mom!" I said as she stood up embracing me and I giggled. "Rose, your turn" Jasper said and everyone gathered around watching. Jasper motioned Rosalie with his fingers as she took a few steps toward him. Rosalie swung at Jasper twice and I watched in amazement as he ducked them effortlessly before flipping Rosalie causing her to land on all fours on the ground.

Alice walked over to Jasper standing in front of him. Jasper went to grab Alice and she swiftly dodged him, an innocent yet smug look on her face. He went to grab her again and she appeared beside him. Jasper ran at Alice and she cartwheeled out of the way effortlessly. Jasper swung at Alice a few more times as she dodged each one until Jasper grabbed her by her arms.

He leaned in about to kiss her when she disappeared and I looked around confused before she suddenly appeared on his back. Alice pecked Jasper's lips before climbing off his back and I high fived her as she walked over to us. "That was awesome" I said to her and she gave a small giggle. "Alice?" I said and she turned to me. "Are you like nervous about any of this?" I asked as I looked around.

"I'm more nervous about what I'm going to wear. My Gucci sweatsuit or black Prada outfit" said Alice and I stifled a laugh. "Don't worry about us Serena. We'll all be fine. Trust me. And besides, if something were to go wrong, I would've seen it" said Alice as she placed her hand on my arm and I nodded.

"You ready to go?" said Edward as he appeared beside me and I nodded.