Out of the Dark & Into the Light

Chapter 4

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Out of the Dark & Into the Light

A/N: This story is written as a collaboration by both Xo BellaItalia oX and Katara Melody Cullen. If you have any questions, post them in my reviews and I will answer them in my next Author's Note at the bottom of the chapter. We hope that you enjoy the story and look forward to reading your reviews. - B

Chapter 4

(Jasper's POV)

It was silent for two heartbeats, and then I took a step into the empty space between the vampires and the wolves. It wasn't hard for anyone, even Bella, to see him through the dark – my skin was as bright against the darkness as the wolves' eyes.

I threw a wary glance toward Edward, silently asking him to watch my back for me and let me know if they are about to attack. He nodded, and then reluctantly turned my back to the werewolves, making brief eye contact with Crystalline before I began.

I sighed, clearly looking as uncomfortable as I felt. "Carlisle's right." I spoke only to Cullen's; I was trying my best to ignore the audience behind me. "They'll fight like children. The two most important things you'll need to remember are, first, don't let them get their arms around you, because they'll crush you instantly. And second, don't go for the obvious kill. That's all they'll be prepared for and they'll be expecting that. As long as you come at them from the side and keep moving, they'll be too confused to respond effectively. Emmett?"

Emmett stepped out of the line with a huge smile.

I backed toward the north end of the opening between the allied enemies. I waved Emmett forward.

"Okay, Emmett first. He's the best example of a newborn attack."

Emmett's eyes narrowed. "I'll try not to break anything," he muttered to my amusement.

I grinned. "What I meant is that Emmett relies on his strength. He's very straightforward about the attack. The newborns won't be trying anything subtle, either. Just go for the easy kill, Emmett."

I backed up a few more paces, my body tensing and ready to spring.

"Okay, Emmett – try to catch me."

(Bella's POV)

I suddenly couldn't see Jasper anymore – he was a blur as Emmett charged him like a bear, grinning while he snarled. Emmett was impossibly quick, too, but nothing like Jasper. It looked like Jasper had no more substance than a ghost – any time it seemed Emmett's big hands had him for sure, Emmett's fingers clenched around nothing but the air. Beside me, Edward leaned forward intently, his eyes locked on the brawl. Then Emmett froze.

Jasper had him from behind, his teeth an inch from his throat.

Emmett cussed.

There was a light rumble of appreciation from the watching wolves.

"Again," Emmett insisted, his smile gone.

"It's my turn," Edward protested. My fingers tensed around his.

(Crystalline's POV)

"Wait a minute." I stepped forward as I prepared to assist Jasper in their training.

"Emmett, you do know that you can't just depend on your strength in battle with newborns. You have to out smart them." I told him as I strode up to the two.