chapter 2 : Welcome gift

On January 14 1990 in the United States, Washington State, more precisely in Clallam County on the La Push reservation, land of the Quileute Indian nation, Jacob Black was born to his mother Sarah Black and his father Billy Black. .

When the child was born, before he even began to cry, a malignant shadow invisible to everyone entered the infant's body through his nose and mouth.

As if the child was aware of what had just happened, he immediately started crying but to everyone else it was completely natural and there were no apparent abnormalities.

[The entities]

Death : I generally have no sympathy for humans but my brother is just a baby. WHAT DID YOU JUST DO TO HIM?!! What was that ?! A demon you created to possess him?! You are truly sadistic.

Eternity: (looks at reality) If you weren't stronger than me I would have given you a slap that would have hurt you forever!

Reality: Hey, calm down! I just gave him my blessing, it's a kind of gift to change his behavior and grant him some bonuses.

Death: This dark thing?! It feels like an extension of myself when I come to take away the lives of mortals.

Reality: And it's me you're calling a sadist?! Just shut up and let's watch.

[Alternative reality]

The arrival of little Jacob was a very happy event for the family and his presence delighted the hearts of his parents but also of his two older sisters Rachel and Rebecca.

Harry Clearwater, the elder of the tribe and head of the clan council, organized a ceremony to welcome the child into the tribe, there was general joy.

A week later they received a visit from Charlie Swan, Billie's friend and also from the tribe working in the local police and he came with his daughter Bella aged two years and just a few months old.

Charlie was quite happy about the news for his friend but he and his wife Renee were going through a tough time at the time, divorce was on the horizon so he needed to talk to a friend about it and the Jacob's birth brought a little joy somewhere. This evening they had a few beers.

(time skip)

"There you go mom, today I'm 14. As you can see I have grown up a lot, I miss you, Dad and the girls miss you. May the spirits of our ancestors take care of you, I love you. » Jacob said in front of his mother's grave before getting on his motorcycle and then riding towards the house.

10 years ago when he was barely 4 years old, a tragedy struck his family. His father and mother had a serious accident which was fatal to his mother and paralyzed the entire lower part of his father's body, now in a wheelchair. (I haven't read the books so this event is purely made up by me) 

Growing up, Jacob was always lively, curious and quite mature for his age, especially compared to the children of his generation. He cried for his mother but very quickly understood that life was like this after the explanations and comfort of his elders.

Of course it wasn't immediate but he was able to move forward faster than some adults.

He had shown a great interest in mechanics and the least we could say was that the boy had monstrous talent and moreover, the motorcycle he was riding, he had assembled himself from a casing and spare parts.

That wasn't all because contrary to what was shown in the film (I don't know the novels), Jacob had a lot of energy and just like with mechanics, he had also developed an interest in sports and he There were some fitness tools in his workshop.

For being only 14 years old, Jacob looked taller and slightly muscular and healthy.

In terms of his education, Jacob did quite well at the reserve's high school and he had many friends among his people. In addition to being a handsome and intelligent young man, he also had a very good reputation.

Today for his birthday, Jacob asked his father for permission to work part-time at the garage.

It was a small garage located in town owned by Dean, a member of his community and a friend of his dad who had agreed to hire him on the condition that his father agreed.

Billy was extremely proud of his son and he knew why Jacob wanted to do this, Billy because of his disability was no longer able to work now and despite the help and support of the tribe, someone had to bring back something at home and Jacob was going to do it.

Although proud of his boy, a feeling of shame had invaded Billy's heart because somewhere it was his duty and he felt like he was a burden not to mention the fact that he was a little afraid for his boy because of a certain family who came back to settle in the area, the Cullens.

[The entities]

Death: YAAAAWWWN (wipes the tear from the corner of his eye). Boring !

Eternity: Stop, you're overdoing it. Honestly I like where this is going, he seems much more interesting to me than the weakling we saw in the first film.

Death : Yeah, let's also hope that in front of this girl he doesn't become a simp again.

Reality: That would surprise me. What I put into him brought something very important.

Eternity: What then?!

Reality: Pure common sense.

Mort: We'll see that, so far so good.

Reality: Hmm.

[alternate reality]

(time skip)

A year later, an event that delighted Jacob took place. Bella Swan, Charlie's daughter and childhood friend, had returned to Forks to her father.

It had been several years since they had seen each other and Jacob was happy because he always had a crush on her.

Besides, when they were little, during their games, he often told her that he was going to marry her, obviously these were childish words, he didn't even really know what marriage was and what it entailed.

Looking at his parents, he just knew that they were a happy man and woman together all the time.

Jacob, his father and Charlie, Bella's father, had been preparing the girl's welcoming gift for a week. It was Billy's old pickup that Charlie bought back and Jacob fixed up himself.

He changed the engine, the tires, he didn't have enough to redo The bodywork so he had to treat it before redoing the paint, the one in the movie was red and old but this one was black and seemed rejuvenated.

Obviously it wasn't a new car but it had a charm and the two men were impressed with the work he did.

When Bella arrived home with Charlie, Charlie called Billy and Jacob to deliver the gift.

They arrived and Charlie came down to greet them while Jacob helped his father with the wheelchair.

A moment later, Bella came out of the house to see them and her eye immediately landed on the pickup before continuing to walk towards them.

Charlie: Bella, do you remember Billy Black?!

Bella: (shakes Billy's hand, smiling) Yes. It seems to be okay.

Billy: Oh I can still dance. Glad you're finally here, our Charlie hasn't stopped talking about it since he knew you were coming back.

He and Charlie started making out like teenagers before Jacob approached her and she was a little surprised when she recognized him.

This Jacob was a little more muscular and taller than the original in the film at this point.

Jacob: Hi Bella, I'm Jacob.

Bella: Yes, I remember.

Jacob: We used to make mud cakes.

Bella: And you kept saying you were going to marry me.

Jacob: (laughs) The words of a child.

Bella: You've grown up pretty well. Do you like sports ?!

Jacob: Yes, it's one of my hobbies with mechanics.

Bella: This really works for you. What are you now, 15 years old?! You were two years younger than me I think.

"Yeah...uh...that's exactly it." He responded a little embarrassed that she reminded him that he is younger than her.

Bella: (looks at Charlie and Billy) Are they always like that?!

Jacob: I think it gets worse with age.

 « SO ?! What do you say ?! » Charlie said as he moved closer and lightly patted the pickup.

Bella: Of what?!

Charlie: From your welcome gift!

Bella: THIS CAR !?

Charlie: I bought it from old Billy, Jacob changed the engine, the wheels and refinished the bodywork before changing the paint.

Bella: JACOB!! Did you do all that?!

Jacob: I don't know your favorite color so I painted it black. We hope you like it.

Bella: I LOVE IT! Oh my god it's beautiful I can't believe it. How did you DO that ?

Jacob: I told you, I like mechanics.

Bella immediately got into the car as Jacob looked at Charlie and his father.

Jacob: She seems to really love it.

Billy: The opposite would have surprised me given the work you did on it. You could have had this car for yourself.

Jacob: I prefer motorcycles.

Charlie: Thanks again for all that Jake.

Jacob: You're welcome.

He walked around the car and joined Bella inside as she marveled at her first car.

Jacob: (Sits down) Oh yes, I also changed the radio but don't tell Charlie.

Bella: Jacob I don't know what to say.

Jacob: Well, don't say anything. Welcome among us.

Bella: Do you want me to drive you to school?!

Jacob: Nah, I go to the reserve school.

Bella: Oh, that's right. That would have been cool, I just got here and you're the only friend I have here.

Jacob: For now. You're definitely a great girl so you'll have friends there even faster than you think.

Bella: "Definitely"!!?

Jacob: Ahahahahah!

[The entities]

Death : You're talking common sense. He gave her a car as a welcome gift.

Reality: You know, this is why sometimes you have to keep quiet. Your stupidity keeps leaking from your mouth.

Death : HE'S A SIMP!

Eternity: Giving someone a gift doesn't make a person a simp, it's doing it too often expecting affection or consideration in return that's the problem. In addition, it is not Jacob's gift but Charlie's gift to his daughter with Jacob's help.

Reality: THANK YOU. (looks at Death ) You see, she not only looked but she also understood unlike you.

Mort: Hmm, we'll see.