A Mate's Rebirth

*Chapter 7: Jacob Whitehurst*

"Get him! Don't let him get away!" A voice yelled. Laughter was heard behind the boy. The young boy ran away from the bullies who always chase him around the neighborhood. The boy has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and his head is bleeding from the beating. His name is Jacob Whitehurst.
He turns to the corner of the alley and found a dead end. The bullies got him trapped. Jacob panted, backing away from them until his back hits the brick wall.

"Come here, kid. Your sister won't save you. She's a freak." A bully, Scott, said.

"She killed her daddy. She's a killer." Kevin spoke.

"And no one did anything to take her away." Will said with a sneer. "She is innocent. But she is not! She's a murderer!"

"That's not true! She did it to defend herself!" Jacob said with a look in his eyes. "My dad deserved to die! Belle doesn't like to be touched!" Scott got his pocketknife out, approaching him. But they hear a female voice behind them. Belle was 14 in a half. Her hair is in a ponytail. She was wearing shorts, a blue shirt, and boots. Her emerald eyes glare at the boys.

"Ohhh. The murderer is here." Kevin said in a mocking voice.

"Leave my brother alone." Belle said.

"Or what?" Scott challenged.

"I'll tell your crush that you've been masturbating to her photo." Belle threatened. Scott glared at her as his friends stare at him in wonder. How did Belle know about that? "You all have 5 seconds to get out of here." Belle said. The three boys didn't say anything but walk pass her. Scott turned to her.

"This isn't over you little shit." He whispered. He walked off. Belle turned to her brother, Jacob. She walks towards him.

"Are you okay?" She asked.

"I'm fine. Thanks." Jacob said. "Wish I wasn't so scared." Belle wraps her arm around him. They walk out of the alley. "I don't care what they say. You're not a killer." Belle stopped. Jacob faces her. "They know about you killing dad."

"...They have no idea." Belle said. "They have no idea what it's like to be touched like that. I had to do it. I was afraid, but not anymore."

"It's been almost a year." Jacob said. "It felt like...yesterday."

"It's over." Belle said. "Dad can't hurt us anymore. Mom blamed him. Not me."

"Belle?" Jacob took her hand. She turned to him. "I'm here for you. I'm always by your side." He told her. Belle smiled and hugged her little brother.

"Same here, brother."

"Sir?" Jacob woke up from a nap. A now 44-year-old man is in a taxi. He looked out the window to see he had arrived in Derry. They are by the Derry Town House. The driver was facing him. "Sorry to wake you, but...we're here." He said. Jacob rubbed his eyes.

"God, that was quick." He murmured.

"You fell asleep. You sound like you were dreaming, I hear you talk." The taxi driver told Jacob. "Would you like me to help you with your bag?"

"No thanks." Jacob got out of the taxi and grab his bag and backpack. He gives the driver a tip before walking up to the town house.

As soon as he walked inside, there is a woman with blonde hair. She is wearing a brown jacket, dark blue jeans, and a red shirt under the jacket. Jacob was about to check himself in, but the woman stopped him.

"About time you showed up, Jacob." She said. The man turned to her.

"...I'm sorry. Do I know you?"

"I'm Rowen." The woman replied, coming up to him. "I know you would arrive. Maturin spoke to you in your dreams." Jacob blinked at her.

"...How the hell do you know about that? Just...who are you?"

"Let's get you up in your room and we will talk." Rowen said. "Come." She led him upstairs. Jacob followed her. She gave him his key and they walk inside the room. Jacob placed his bag down and sat on the bed. Rowen walks by the window to look out for anything. "Just as soon as the Losers Club arrive, Derry will be free." Rowen said.

"Huh? Free from what?" Jacob wondered.

"Let me start from the beginning. Your sister, Belle, is a mate of Pennywise. The Eater of Worlds. A shapeshifting being." Rowen said. "They have been together for 27 years. And now, they have awakened from their long hibernation. Belle is holding a child." Jacob stared at her. Rowen waited for him to speak. He didn't look like he believes her. Not every word.

"Is this some kind of joke?" Jacob asked. "All I know is that my sister is alive. The turtle spoke to me by saying that I should come to Derry and see my sister."

"That is why you are here." Rowen said. "To save her. Break the bond between her and Pennywise."

"Who the hell is Pennywise?" Jacob asked.

"The clown!" Rowen said with a look. "The monster uses the clown form as bait to eat children! IT eats children!" Jacob rubs his temple, sighing a little. This is crazy to believe. "I'm telling you the truth. Maturin wants you here to save Belle and help the Losers Club to kill IT. That monster has to be stopped!" Rowen said.

"I think I have to go." Jacob was about to grab his bag, but Rowen stopped him by grabbing his wrist. Her red eyes glow. Jacob looks into her eyes and see something. A vision. Rowen spoke to him.

"Look and see." She said. Jacob looks deep into her eyes. 27 years ago with Belle saving Georgie from Pennywise, Belle agreeing to become the mate of his, they both feed on humans, they fall in love, and they have mated. Jacob was snapped out of the trance and felt his heartbeat very fast. Rowen was telling the truth. "Now do you believe?"

"...Yeah. So...my own sister...is...a monster?" Jacob asked. "And she's pregnant?"

"Yes. But we can save her. She needs to be convinced. Pennywise had blocked Maturin from entering Belle's dreams. I can't speak to her in dreams either, so I know I must be around to help, but I can't be too close to Pennywise, or he will kill me." Rowen exclaimed. "I have spoken to Mike some time ago about the Ritual of Chud."

"The what?"

"The Ritual of Chud. You see, I am a member. The Cult of Chud. I am the last one. Belle has killed most of the cult after we captured her. I told Mike about the Ritual of Chud, and he must learn it from the ones who has experience."

"So, how does it work?" Jacob asked.

"Mike will tell you once you meet him. He is the librarian of Derry. Starting tomorrow, you will find him." Rowen told him. "He and George are the only members who stayed in this town in case anything goes wrong." Jacob nodded at her. He has a lot to learn.

Pennywise presses his forehead against Belle's stomach. He is trying to focus on his unborn. Speaking to her in mind. Belle waited for her mate to say something. The clown then places a kiss on the stomach and brought himself up to hold Belle.

"Well?" Belle asked.

"She is satisfied with the meal." Pennywise said with a smile. "Oh, she will grow inside you and come out to our world." Belle giggled and touched her stomach. "Nadia will be strong like me, and grow beautiful like you."

"Yes, she will." Belle said. "If we ever raise her without hibernating..." She frowned.

"We will be. Trust me." Pennywise said, stroking Belle's hair. "Our Nadia will grow up. Leave it to Pennywise." He kisses her on the head. His gloved hand is over the stomach.

"I hope one of these days, you will meet her in dreams. She is so adorable." Belle said. "I can't wait to see her face again." Pennywise smiled and nuzzles her hair, purring. The turtle won't interfere. Nadia belongs to Pennywise and Belle. Nobody else. Not even the cult.