The Broken One

Chapter 4

     Weeks had gone by and I was stuck in my house due to being severely sick. I didn't see Jasper as often because he had to play the part of a human boyfriend in front of my family, but I did see him every night. He would come into my room and hold me till I fell asleep and when the sun rose the next morning he was gone. The doctors had no idea what I have, but it seems to be getting progressively worse as the days go on. Luckily the school was still easy, my teachers emailed me everything and I took tests through our school's website and still have straight A's. I coughed some more as Dad opened my door, it was currently 12 am and I felt bad for keeping them up with my coughing. "Hi little duck, how are you feeling?" he questioned, sitting on my bed and kissing my forehead. I just shook my head and snuggled deeper into my covers as my Dad lightly laughed, "I just came to say goodnight and that your mother won't be home tonight. She's staying late with Dr. Cullen again." he said smiling. Ever since I got sick Carlisle and Mom have been researching everything to try and help. I nodded as I turned over and waited for Jasper to come. A couple minutes later I felt his stone body under my hand as I smiled lightly, "Now I can sleep." I signed as I felt him laugh. I coughed again as he rubbed my back soothingly, trying to help the best he could. All the energy I once had was gone, I became like a walking corpse. I could barely keep any food down and it was getting harder and harder to stand up and walk. I sighed as Jasper kissed my head and rubbed my back as I drifted into a dreamless sleep.

     Blood and a whole lot of it is how I woke up the next morning. Panic pulsing through my veins I looked around for Jasper, not finding him I screamed for my father as he rushed into the room. Tears streamed down my face as I continued to cough up more and more blood. Dad rushed and picked me up running to the car and placing me gently in the passenger seat.The world went by in blurs, Dad was talking but I couldn't read what he was saying. I buckled myself as he sped down to the hospital. I coughed more as blood went all over my Dad's car. He stopped the car and rushed around grabbing me and running into the hospital. Dad screamed as I continued to lose more blood. I couldn't stop, I didn't know what was happening. I was scared, no terrified that this would be the last I saw of my Dad, my life, my Jasper. Carlisle came running around the corner, taking me from my father and ran with me. He placed me on a bed gently as my vision started to become hazy as he shined a light in my eye. Everything slowly started becoming black as I tried to stay awake but eventually my body gave into the darkness.

Jasper's POV

     I had just come home from watching Emmy and I was smiling. I walked inside to see all my siblings cuddled up with their mates. "Hey," I said as I walked in. Edward smiled at me, "How's Em?" he asked. Ever since we told her our secret everyone has been protective over her, but more so Edward since he had a little sister in his life before who passed before he did, he was worried. I sighed as I sat down on the couch, "She's getting worse, has Carlisle found out anything yet?" I questioned looking at him. Edward shook his head as I sighed once more looking at the floor. "If I lost her. I don't know what I would do." I thought to myself. So deep in thought I didn't see Rose come up and hug me, "Don't worry little brother she'll be fine." she said trying to cheer me up, but I loved Emerson and I wanted no- I NEEDED her. Without her, there was no world I want to live in. "I can feel it," I mumbled. Rose looked at me perplexed, "Feel what?" she asked. Edward's face twisted up, "Her pain. He feels her pain." he stated as Alice gasped and her eyes glazed over as did Edward's. I became worried as Edward continued to watch what was happening. "Alice." Cam snapped. Cam was Alice's biological brother who possed Aro's gift, and he also was worried about his mate who was human as well. Cam & I watched out for each other and bonded over the fact that both our mates were human. Alice shook her head, "Jasper, she needs you go. She's with Carlisle.At the hospital." my eyes widen as I rushed out. If she was with Carlisle something must have happened.I pushed my body to run faster throught the woods."Just hold on Em. I'm coming." I thought. I ran into the hospital, human speed, and up to the nurses' station, "My father I need to speak with my father." I rushed. One nurse looked up, "Who's your father?" she questioned. Damn newbie, "Doctor Carlisle Cullen I need h-", "Son." he said as my head snapped towards him. I ran over to him, "Where is she, where's Emerson?" I pleaded. He placed a calming hand on my shoulder, "Son I need you to take a moment and just calm down." he said. I shook my head, "I can't. Not until I know she's okay." I stated. Carlisle sighed, "Son you're an emphatic. You need to calm down so then when you go and see her, all the emotions don't overwhelm you." he said as I shook my head. " Take me to her." I growled as Carlisle backed down. There is a side of me that you don't ever mess with, we call him the Major. He's not the best person in the world but when it comes to protecting his mate he will fight, no matter what the cost is.

     Carlisle led me to her room as I followed quickly. I pushed open the door and saw her lying there sickly. Her eyes had sunken in and it looked like if you touched her, her bones would snap. She looked better a couple of hours ago, almost healthy. Carlisle's pager went off and he rushed out of the room. I walked over to my mate, grabbing her hand gently. ¨Oh Em.¨ I whispered as I sat down and kissed her hand, venom pooled in my eyes. ¨My sweet baby.¨ I mumbled as I laid my head on her hand, ¨You can't leave me darlin' I need you.¨ I whispered as I squeezed her hand gently. ¨Beck I want my baby girl! Let me see her!¨ I heard Emerson's mom yelling down the hall. ¨Shhh Shhh my love.¨ he said as he pulled her into his embrace. I wasn't the only one that needed her, her family and her friends needed her. I closed my eyes and listened to her heartbeat, it was slow but strong. I heard the door open as someone shuffled in, ¨Baby look.¨ it was Emerson's dad. Her mother cooed, "̈He's the best thing that's ever happened to her. WIth him, she feels normal.¨ she whispered, thinking I was asleep. Her father sighed, ̈They love each other. I'm losing my baby girl to an amazing man that I hope will keep her safe.¨ he said as they walked out into the hallway.

     It's been 7 days, a whole fucking week and she still hasn't woken up. I was beginning to worry that we might have to do something. "Your reason is selfish Jasper," Edward said. My family was here visiting since I never left her side. I growled, "It's only for her benefit." I said as I continued to listen to her heart, steady."I wouldn't suggest this if I felt like I didn't have any other choice. If she dies-" Edward scoffed, "Benefit! You're willing to turn her into a monster just so she won't be sick. Humans die, Jasper, that's what they are supposed to do." he stated. I knew he was acting out of fear, fear of losing Em. His words cut like a knife but I knew he meant well. Cam growled and pulled his mate, Bella Swan, closer to him. We all had come to like Bella, except Edward and Rose. I liked Bella as well but I had a hard time being around her with the hate and bloodlust Edward gave off when she was in the room. "It's to save her Edward, save Jasper from losing his mate. He hasn't been this happy in years and if you can't handle that then leave." Rose snapped as Emmett pulled her close to him. Even Alice thought about turning Em, worst case, it would be nice but she would never tell Edward. "Get out," I growled as I turned to face him. The Major was out and he was a beast not to be reckoned with. Edward growled back, "No you don't understand the danger and harm you're putting her in." he spat standing up. "I do! But you don't have your mate DYING IN FRONT OF YOU!" I roared as I bared my fangs. The door opened and Carlisle walked in, "Boys that's enough. Edward take a walk." he said as Edward backed down and walked out. Carlisle walked towards Emerson but I gave a warning growl and he slowly backed away. I walked back and took my place in the chair next to my mate. "Mine, no one touches her." I growled, shielding her body with mine. Everything was changing so fast. My world was falling apart, was it doomed to always be a broken one?