"Wait! How can you tell? Is there something about them that you remember?" Asked Ateara.
"Well sort of. I'm not sure. I don't remember much. Bits and pieces about my parents, but the most that I remember is my mum's perfume, it had a very distinctive fragrance. My parents were inseparable as well, so I know my dad would be near to her" Vlad explained, with eyes gradually filling-up. Both Ateara and Seth could tell he was struggling to hold them back when a tear escaped and dripped down his cheek.
"You have your family right behind you, whatever you decide to do Vlad" Ateara encouraged and Seth nodded.
"It's getting late now, let's head back and if you want to explore what you sensed further, we will help you the best we can," Seth suggested, giving Vlad extra courage and determination.
Whilst they walked back home, Seth Clearwater had appeared to see Ateara and he was then introduced to Seth and Vlad.
"Oh hi Seth, it's good to see you. How have you been?" Ateara asked, as Seth looked at him slightly wide eyed. "Oh this is my partner also called Seth and our son Vlad," Ateara added.
"Hi there Seth, it's a great name you have, only the best people have this name," Seth Clearwater bragged, as Ateara rolled his eyes. Then Seth Clearwater turned to greet Vlad, Seth Clearwater moved-in closer and sparks flew out when their hands met. Ateara and Seth looked at each other with a knowing look. Seth Clearwater was instantly drawn to Vlad and wouldn't leave his side as they walked home; he was reluctant to leave Vlad once they got there. Jacob knew straight away why and allowed him to stay, he remembered that feeling of being separated from Renesmee all too well and he didn't want Seth to feel that same pain
"Seth, you can sleep on the floor in Vlad's Room, as Ateara and his Seth have taken the other double bed," he smiled then looked at Renesmee. "I think we need a bigger place," Jacob chuckled.
"Well we could consider building an extension," Renesmee suggested. "It is something we have talked about, we just never had a good enough reason to build one until now," Renesmee finished.
"I will make a start on the plans tomorrow then. Right now I need to sleep," Jacob yawned.
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The following morning, Vlad was the first one up and he sat up on the bed thinking about his parents, what it meant and how it all connected to Forks. He let out a big sigh and began pacing momentarily forgetting that Seth Clearwater was sleeping on the floor. He stepped on his hand and let out a loud growl.
"Sorry Seth, I didn't mean to, I was pacing trying to help me think what all this means and how it's connected," Vlad apologised.
"It's ok Vlad and I'm sure you'll figure something out. Whatever it is that you're searching for, I am sure we will all help, wherever we can," Seth offered, as he went in to hug Vlad and paused. Seth had asked Vlad why he was so interested about the large rock. "If you don't mind me asking, what did you mean when you said 'how it's connected'," Seth asked.
"Well I'm sure you already know, but I had sensed my parents' presence within that large rock and I needed to know what that connection was between them and Forks. It can't be a coincidence that I happened to meet Ateara and Seth and they led me here," Vlad hung his head low feeling frustrated.
Seth stared at Vlad who lifted his head as he had moved closer, but stopped, Vlad nodded, signalling to Seth it was alright to continue. As their arms wrapped around each other Vlad felt a surge of energy form inside of him and he felt so much power.