Today is the day. Graduation.

The last day to the beginning of a new chapter in life, a further reminder of going in to adulthood and where the world awaits. Here I am, seated, wearing a graduation gown watching Jessica read out her speech.

The smile that never once came off her pink glazed lips. " when we were five, they asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. Our answers were things like astronaut, president, or in my case, a president."

'could count on her to be an actual princess, marry herself a prince.' The idea made a lively laugh leave my mouth. Jess threw a wink in my direction. Collective laughter goes around the auditorium.

" when we were ten, they asked again. We answered rock star, cowboy or, in my case, a gold medalist. But now that we've grown up they want a serious answer." her eyes move across each Angela, Mike, and then last myself. A sentimentality in how she gazes, then continues her valedictory. " well how about this. Who the hell knows."

Round of applauses make their rounds in the crowd. I clap along, and Bella looks at me from my right where she sat following the action.

" this isn't the time to make hard and fast decisions. This is a time in our life to make mistakes. Take the wrong train and get stuck somewhere. Fall in love." From the corner of my eyesight, Edward inadvertently turns his face to look and give me a stare of hope; desire. that consumes him, in an aspect, it made for a paint of red to flush over my face.

" fall in love a lot. Major in philosophy, because there's no way to make a career out of that." Bella intertwines our fingers. a look in her eyes that says 'we did it.'

Our smiles mirror each.

" Change your mind, and change it again, because nothing's permanent. So make as many mistakes as you can." Angela approach the podium, taking the certificate from the principal. I whistle loudly, " Go Ang." She giggles, waving her parchment in the hand she uses to wave. Then came my time to accept mine, going in order of the alphabet. I shuffle my way up, trying to not clumsily lose my step.

" That is my boy! Look detective. It's our boy. He graduated!" Came the voice of dad, hollering. I couldn't believe who I was seeing. dad, mom, Dan, uncle amenadiel, Trixie in my mother's arms waving frenziedly. All in one space.

Even maze, who begrudgingly grimaces fixing the dress she wore. Charlie had shot up, including. Dan came rushing down the path leading to the stage, dad following in casual strides shoving Daniel, which was returned.

I smiled, towards the school photographer, the flash reflects off my eyes. " move, Daniel. I am trying to capture this time and day. My son is becoming a man!" There goes the arguing, again. " Lucifer. Dan. Not here! We spoke about this on the aeroplane. and agreed no squabbling. I don't want this moment ruined for Malachi. Now go." Mom comes to the rescue, pointing to where the parents sat. Trxie escapes mom's clutch, sprinting towards myself as I step down the stage. " Kai! Kai!" I caught her, she giggles. Uncle amenadiel, and Maze, assemble in the centre of the rows of chairs. He brings me in for a hug and maze, not being the sort of woman to show or share human sentiments, massages my forearm.

" that way, someday, when they ask what we want to be, we won't have to guess. We'll just know." I could hear dad before I could see him, he vocalises a shout of pomposity. Gloating. " I knew my boy would graduate, you are just like your old man. Well actually I look good, for my age, there is where you get your well proportioned looks from. Including your very hot mother."

I didn't need to hear my dad obvious flirtatious advances.

Mom rolls her blue eyes, but soon enough the tears began forming. " you made it, baby. You don't know just how proud I am." Her hands connect to my jaw. " I couldn't miss this day of your life." Dan puts a hand behind my neck, planting and placing a peck on above my ear.

" we got the first flight in from LA. Lucifer some how, is beyond me, got an entire plane to our selves. To leave out a first dawn. We have to fly back at nine this evening. But we are here, celebrating you today. So proud of you, son." Dan explains, putting each of his fingers behind my head and thumbs on my chin.

" Lucifer gave me a slice of cake, on the plane. Kai! It was the size of me! Mommy and daddy said no. But I had it, anyway!" States Trixie. She is rested on my hip, I hadn't let her down. " And now you are hyped on sugar, monkey." mom scolds, wringing her hands in a spider and tickling Trix. She squeals.

At the Cullens residence.

The party had started. Alice had decorated the house in pink lanterns, including streamers. music was being played at the highest level of volume. Bella had left my side, to go in search for Felix. I reached the second floor of the house, seeing just how much of our school occupying the lounging area.

" Malachi! Hey! There you are." Jess and Ang greet me giving separate hugs. " I want to know your point of view on the speech I made. Too easy-breezy? Too self-helpful? You hated it?" Her self doubting made my eye brows turn down, and frown. " Your speech was everything and was well said, Jess. You nailed it."

In return to what I had to say, she gave a big grin. " yeah? It's like I was born to lead, right?" I notice Angela get visibly excited.

" I love this song. Malachi, come join Jess and I. Come on!" She takes my wrist. Coaching me towards the crowd of teenagers. " Not now, Ang. But I promise to find you when I get Bella here. She is here, somewhere, in the house." I promised her, and she believes my word. Jess gave one last hug before going.

'Now to find bee and Felix.' They could be anywhere inside of the house.

I didn't exactly detest parties, but definitely wouldn't voluntarily morph myself in the crowd to the dozens of now graduated students here now.

I have few 'hey' and 'sup' said by passing boys.

Then that is where I smell moisten scent of a saturated dog, not having to turn and face who it belong to. " what brings you here, black? And you brought along friends too. Hey Quil, Embry."

There were exchange stares, among those who were enjoying the party. but in a second, chose to mind their businesses.

" I was invited here, remember." Said jake, with a placid tone.

" well, if my memory serves me right and I know I am correct. I uninvited you, wasn't it obvious when I flung your wolf ass with my mind." I pointed to the crown of my head.

" or do I need to replay it for you."

He is either brave or has great stupidity.

" Kai, look. I came here to say sorry about, you know, that. The kiss. I would blame it entirely on the whole inner animal, thing. but it was just me being a complete asshole. I'm sorry, really I am." He sounded genuine. I could only give a hum. then he reveals a wolf craving bracelet. On a brass band.

" a graduation present. I made it myself. It's also me, in a way, saying another sorry for the way I acted. Out of line." His smile is hesitant; unsure on my reaction. " if you'll accept."

I had to admit, the wolf was actually pretty to admire. I take it, admiring the crafting.

" you made this? It's really thoughtful and cool. Thanks, Jake." I tell him, appreciative of his gift. Alice comes gliding down, from being on the upper level of the house. then pauses going in to a vision. The strangest thing, I couldn't access her mind. It was like a force was physically withholding what could be the possible outcome she is seeing.

Alice caught my indisputable; questioning eyes. I knew one fact, it was about Bella and I. " stay here. I won't be a minute. I'll be right back." I mumble, to each of the wolves in front of me.

" Alice. What'd you see? Tell me." I ask, trying to bring unnecessary awareness to her or have prying eyes and ears. " the decision. It's been made." I take notice to how Alice sounds at unease.

" what is going on?" Jacob asks, wanting to be informed. In the know of what is happening.

" I am taking there is no need in going to Seattle." I take from her microscopic change in expression I was correct. " No. they are coming here." She follows by saying. This couldn't be good. Not at all.

" this could end and turn into a bloodbath." Carlisle states, a deep concern written in his eyes. The Cullen's and I including jake and the wolves converge out to the terrace. Where there was no in ear range of students, that continue to party through the night.

" who is behind it?" Asks edward, next to where I take a seat on the bench. " it's no one I could see or I recognised. Maybe one." I take note of how Alice and Edward exchange a look. Reading her mind of who the stranger is.

" I know his face, He's local. Riley Biers. he didn't start any of this." I remember hearing that exact name come out of the news anchor ladies daily segment. He has been missing for a year.

" Whoever did is stay out of the action." replies alice. Then Carlisle adds on.

" They must be playing with the blind spots in your visions." It could only make sense now. This was and is the game of Victoria, she's playing. " Either way. The army is coming, there aren't enough of us, to protect the town. They outnumber all of us combined."

Jasper apprises, an expression of solemnity.

" we are, including Felix, simply not enough. To fight these newborns."

" Hold up. What damn army? Is this about?" Jake inquires, not grasping what was being spoken of. " newborn vampires. Their kind." I say, patently. Rubbing my thumb over the place a headache was building. " what are they after?" Quil asks. 'I don't think you want an answer to that. Nothing Jake would like'.

" They were passing around Malachi and Bella's scent." So that is why there was a missing sweatshirt. 'Son of a bitch' " A grey shirt."

" They are after Malachi? Bella? What does this mean." Jake is suddenly chary; alert. " it means an ugly fight. Where lives are lost, Jacob." Speaking of which, I see Felix guide Bella around the intoxicated teens inside. He has his Breath held in, from the strong lust for blood. " alright, we are in. The more numbers, means a better chance."

I didn't wish to undermine Jacob, the wolves, but this was principally talking a suicide mission. It could get seriously bad.

" Jake. As much as this is to be thankful for your help, and the pack, I am against that. This could end with you, Quil or Embry killed. Dead."

oblivious to what was occurring, Bella glances around. Before resting her eyes on myself.

" I know you are concerned, Kai. But I was not asking permission. The more help the better. Is that right, Cullen?" Edward nods, actually coming to an accord with Jacob.

" Means more protection for you, Kai." I am quite tired of having been misconstrue to the ability of protecting and looking out for myself.

'I suppose that is what I get for involving my life in with vampires and hot headed wolves.'

" Jasper?" I break out of the train of thought I was in, hearing Jasper state " They'll give us the numbers we need. Newborns won't know they even exist. That'll give us an edge and make us a step ahead of the newborns."

Felix, using an unnecessary motion of clearing his throat, speaks up. " I received word back from my friend. Aro has been made aware, of the new comers, and has not made an effort to a resolve in the issue in matter. He intends on allowing it to go further, see if your coven will deal with them accordingly."

'Leave it to Aro, and the Kings, to purposefully leave themselves out. Have the Cullens thaw out the problem. Royal sons of bitches.'

" fighting newborns requires knowledge that Jasper has. You're welcome to join us." Carlisle tells Jacob, Embry and Quil. " all right. Name the time and place." There is a positive, I know. The pack and Cullens were meeting in the middle, coming to agreement, in the name of protection. That I could see.

" this is what we do, Kai. I know what you are thinking, your face shows it. You don't have to worry no more. This is what you wish for, for us to get along." I didn't know my face was showing such thing. 'I have to learn how to control what I show.' It is settled, training would begin. Just couldn't brush off that there is more to come.

It was the day after. Carlisle had made an agreement to meet in the forest, it was a ten minute travel to my house. It came easy to find the Cullens, I walked out of the trees dress down to my toes in clothes inspired for combative movements. Suitable for getting dirty. Indurate to show off my celestial parlay and abilities.

I saw emmett fly, across the air, then quickly gets in position stopping himself. " Again!" he grits out, to Jasper. Though enjoying the exhilarating moment of being flung.

" Malachi." Bella calls, beaconing over to where she is. Felix had his colossus, much bigger hands that covered her stomach. Keeping her in place, from moving. He gave small, soft bites that graze the flesh of her ears. I join them, gnawing on the inside skin belonging to my cheek. Resisting the urge to imitate vomiting at their affection.

Edward, coming over, looks in the mirage of trees. " they're here." The wolves. Pack.

I could see Jacob, Sam, Paul and including Quil and Embry as each guide themselves down the inclining hill. Air is release through Paul's nose, as he saunters over towards where I am. His grey, silver, fur is velvet like. I thread my hand through the fine hairs of his fur.

" Hey, Lahote." I don't know if a wolf could chuckle, he did exactly that. His eyes resemble 'Hello'.

" they don't trust us, enough, to be in their human forms." What matters is they've agreed and are here. Honouring the truce made.

" They came. That is what matters, Edward. leave it be." Carlisle leaves no trace, or room, for further dissension. Paul uses his snout and motions to scratch behind his ear.

Edward tries his best, in hiding the disdain on his face, only to check himself when I glare at him.

' If you were to tell me I would be standing, itching the ear of a seven foot wolf to sixteen year old me it would sound like insanity.'

" Welcome. Jasper has experience dealing with newborns. He'll teach us how to defeat them." He starts the introduction. Sam doesn't acknowledge Carlisle, making it obvious he didn't want to be here, but with one look at me there is questions in the way he stares. " he wants to know how they differ from us." Edward confirms the quire. Paul nods, wanting to be informed too.

" they are a great deal stronger than us. Because their one human blood lingers in their tissues." Something I learned, and by aware of, by my uncle. I disguise the smirk, I wanted to give, with a cough. " our kind is never more physically powerful than in our first several months of this life."

Jasper takes over, coming forth after standing silent. Carlisle lets him lead.

" Carlisle is right. That's why they are created. A new born army doenst need thousands like a human one, but no army that is human could stand against them."

Jacob, who I could recognise easily out of the pack having russet brown and desert red coloured fur, had never once torn his eyes from me. I could hear a very soft whine leave him.

" Now, the two most important things to remember first here, are, never let them get their arms around you. That will lead to you being crushed instantly."

It was as another person had taken over in telling the explanation.

More strict and the way Jasper holds himself. arms tight behind his lower back.

" And second, never go for the obvious kill. That will be expected. And not only will you lose, but your life will also be lost. Let's begin. Emmett." Emmett and Jasper get in to place, I cross my arms. Anticipation was killing me of how this would play into. And whose ass will be handed to them.

" don't hold back." Jasper smirks; teasing.

" Not in my nature." Emmett grins.

He sped past, creating a wind of dust and Jasper copies. Their movements are fluent, fast, grunting of frustration comes from emmett as he is outsmarted by Jasper. Landing him to be knocked down to the dirt ground. " Never lose focus."

" My turn." I say. " it's been a couple of months too long since I last let my gifts out." Jasper didn't go against the idea, actually being encouraging. He does a hand movement that says 'Be my guest'.

I coil my shoulders, bracing my body for the trauma it will endure. cracking the joints in place. " please know you don't have to go on easy, on me. Jasper." I explain, rubbing my hands creating excoriation of tension. Jasper smirk broadens.

" if you insist, Malachi."

I speed towards him, and he does too. I use my body to swerve and miss his effort of trying to grab a hold of me. Then turns, one eighty degrees, I avoid him trying to swing. I encase my arms around his chest, before using my strength to use the same manoeuvre he used on Emmett. He grunts, getting up and I help him. " I have to say. That was impressive, Malachi. Good job."

I conjure fire, using my thoughts, the flames flickering; dancing on each tips of my fingers. His curiosity is easy to be seen.

" What capabilities do you also have. Is it just Pyrokinesis? Alone?".

'How about a visual example.'

I put out my hand, Turing my wrist anti-clockwise, and emmett yells " Dude. What the." He levitates five feet in the air, flailing his arms trying to get down. " Kai! Bro put me down. This isn't cool." Paul, Jake and Embry gave a wolf-like laugh. Their chests moving in sync, when he is placed perfectly safe on the ground again.

Then, wanting to show off, I close both of my eyes. concentrating. Small rocks begin trembling, I could hear the earth groaning and echoing from the repositioning I was creating. My teeth grind, not wanting to lose focus. tree vines and roots are dug off, the soil open to the elements of the world. my eyes snap open. Fully aware to my surroundings, then I throw the tree, that was dug up. in the air. a cry leaving my lips. loud, impressed, silence then follows. I grin, cockily. Dusting my hands.

" I guess being an Angel works in my favour."

Felix and emmett paired up, sparring. Alice and Jasper continue their flirtatious 'fight', leaving Rosalie, Edward and Carlisle to observe how Jasper fought.

I was on the sidelines, fatigue was the best word describing how I was. 'That quarter of mortality is showing. Truely.' It would become better if I trained often. Feels impossible when I am consistently trying the best in protecting Bella.

Jacob joins Paul and I. Paul is laid on the forestry floor, even then did he reach my hip in height.

" there are going to some of you that'll get hurt, Jake. You, Ateara, call and Sam could be killed. because of my involvement. I know Leah too is in disagreement of this. As well. "

I watch Bella who is crossed legged on the jeep wrangler owned by emmett. " it'll be one hundred times worse than what it is, now."

She does shy claps, at Felix's victory of getting Emmett in a headlock. To which he growls.

Paul touches his wet nose to my knee, Jake puffs. Lowering down his head for me to stroke his fur.

A deep grumble, purr ripples his body. I had forgotten just for a second how life was, is, feeling my body lose its guard.

'Why do I feel it's going to get worse before it's good. Again.'

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Jasmine Speaks;
— This is the fourth chapter, of act three, complete. I actually couldn't believe just how far I have come in writing and book wise. I see there is an improvement, it could be just me. I can't believe the amount of reads and votes now.