Her Cold Beast And His Dark Beauty

CONFRONTATION - PART 3

Jacob: So from now on you are to not get hurt or act recklessly, try starting over. It's not too late for you

He smiles at Carlos who nods his head in silence

Jacob: Oh one last thing, Rose didn't die because of you. Remember what she said before passing, "It wasn't your fault, we were just unlucky is all. I am happy to die here in your arms than with those monsters." You were in just such a rush you didn't take her words to heart then after she died, you were too shocked and overcome with grief to properly evaluate the situation

Carlos: But I couldn't-

Jacob: You can't save everyone... Not even your vampire goddess could save herself so what makes you think you can save yourself?

The man stretches out his hand to the boy

Jacob: Let's go back, everyone is worried about you

Suddenly Jacob coughs up blood, it lands on the ground and his shirt, a stream flowing down from the corner of his mouth to his chin. Carlos runs to Jacob but freezes then looks at his hands

Carlos: Oh no- I did it again!?

Jacob approaches the boy then grabs his hands

Jacob: You need to stop or it will spread, we all make mistakes that's life. But trying to fix them and apologising, forgiving yourself and not making the same mistake is what makes a decent person I would say. It's part of being human but being grown or a look

The boy turns to look behind him and there he sees the other pack members coughing up blood and some having fainted from being near the dome. The air it's giving off is killing

Jacob: You are hurting the people you love and only by stopping yourself from getting overly emotional or falling for the trap of the self-blame game. You have to move on and learn to grow with each passing day, that is life and the key to living a more meaningful life. Do what you want and live how you like. Only then will you be able to protect the people you love by protecting yourself and being strong

He lets go of the boy's hands and steps back

Jacob: Time for us to go but it's up to you to decide, make a choice that 'you' can control by choosing. Whatever that follows is left up to fate and how far you are willing to fight for your vision to come true

He looks slowly walks towards the edge of the dome. Carlos looks at his hands then at Jacob's back. His heart racing and adrenaline rushing through his veins. He thinks

°I need to make a choice, either I stay here and continue to hurt everyone or I give myself one more chance to change. Here goes nothing°

Carlos: Wait for me

The boy runs after Jacob with a wary smile, unsure if his making the right decision or not. However at least this time he was doing that he wanted. As they reach the edge, the dome sphere deteriorates into dust. Once the dome disappears, everyone is stand all well and fine. Carlos stands taken aback then looks at Jacob. Jacob taking back control of his body, can only smile in understanding. He casually shrugs his shoulders as he points ahead of him

Carlos follows to see where his pointing, seeing Ming and Charles rushing over to his side. They practically push Jacob aside as they fully assess Carlos for injuries. Jacob literally coughs up blood but is ignored by the two. Carlos can only mouth a silent sorry while he tries to calm the two's nerves and settle their worries. Jacob can only look at the trio and shrugs his shoulders in understanding. Then the memory of how he always sent the two to look after his little mate and completely revolved around her. Sends a warm feeling up to his heart. Only for pain and heartache to settle in after, he grabs his chest looking at the trio