The song for this chapter is by Looking Glass by Birthday Massacre
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If the title of this chapter was made of stone, I feel as if my entire post might suffocate under its weight. Jacob Black is obviously not one for truncating his thoughts into bite-sized morsels, and if there was so much as another word added, it appears the title would spill into three lines. I seriously dread any attempt to write an entire book from Jacob’s point of view (if anyone says one word about Ru***t N**n, I’ll spit ink) but if Stephenie happened to attempt such a task, I would expect chapter titles such as:
Chapter 5: There Are Two Things On This Planet I Hate Most And Only One Of Them Sparkles
Chapter 9: I Forgot My Shirt Again But That’s Okay I’m Teh Hawtness And All Dah Other Boys Are Shrimps
Chapter 37: There Are Two Thing On This Planet I Hate Most And One Of Them Is My Shirt
Chapter 38: The Other Sparkles, Do You Understand What I’m Saying Yet?
But quite seriously the chapter titles are one of the funniest things I’ve read in this book. Gives a nice glimpse into what Jacob’s really thinking, especially when those thoughts have to do with his Things-He-Never-Wants-To-Do list.
One such thing on this list, I am guessing, would be killing Bella Swan. But the voice of the Alpha has come between what he wants to do, and is now forcing him into doing what the pack dictates. Seeing the Cullens fight as they trained against the newborns in Eclipse has inadvertently given the werewolves insight into their fighting styles, and of course where their weaknesses are.
But as I suspected, Jacob simply cannot go along with this. How could anyone, no matter how much mind control was being used, actually make themselves kill someone they loved? Sam doesn’t even understand this at all. If Jacob was to be a part of this massacre of the vampires and Bella, it wouldn’t just fade away like an old sore. Jacob would have to live with this for the rest of his life, and Sam would either be forced to send him away or to constantly use his Alpha authority to make him follow orders. The separation of the tribes was inevitable.
It’s curious how the werewolf history comes into play, because up until now you’ve really had two chiefs of this tribe, but one of them hadn’t yet realized his birthright. It’s a bit of a revelation of sorts that I hadn’t seen coming so much, because I had forgotten the history of Ephraim Black and Levi Uley. Jacob Black ain’t part of nobody’s tribe: Jacob Black is a Lone Ranger.
Still, nice to see that Seth decided to be on Jacob’s side, even though I didn’t doubt for a moment he’d find a way to join him. Unfortunately for feuds, when you get to know your enemy, it becomes uncommonly hard to kill them.
But now it has come to the point where Bella is sinking. She can’t even sleep on the couch anymore, but has to be hooked up to all sorts of medical gadgets just to keep her alive. What is this growing inside of her? If Carlisle can’t even use an ultrasound, no one has any idea what is growing in her, or if it is even living — vampire, human or not. Just seeing Edward’s reaction, I’m getting nightmarish images of the monster at the end of Hellboy.
However, I have a strange trusting of Bella’s maternal instincts. Despite my reserves of faith in her usual good judgment, she doesn’t seem willing to let anyone close to her that might hurt her child. Rosalie, who hasn’t been able to have a child of her own, seems to be very protective of Bella — almost as if through Bella, she might finally get the resolution she needs. Though seeing how Bella is deteriorating, I can’t blame everyone around her for being concerned. No one knows what this is. Obviously, and ominously, no one has tried having a vampire’s child before, and survived to tell about it.
QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTS: If you were a werewolf, would you want to be a member of Jacob’s pack OR the Alpha of your own?
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93 Responses
wow. its my first time commenting and im the first comment?!?(:
i love jacobs long chapter titles, gives you more insight than bellas one or two words
if i was a werewolf i would definitely not want to be an alpha, to much pressure. i guess i would be part of jakes pack. though i would rather just not be a werewolf at all
Hmm…. tough one. In some ways, I might want to be the alpha of my own, but in other ways… the pack has such a bond. And it would be great to be a part of that family-like setting. Although it would stink to have everyone know what you were thinking and be forced to follow the alpha's commands. Guess that's when you hope that the alpha is worth following. I dunno… it's a tough call. I guess I'll just stick with being a human!
I don't think I'd want to be in Jacob's pack, he is too moody, and angry all of the time. The secret anyone? I don't need those negative vibes around me.
I guess it would kind be up to who my parents were in order to be own alpha. I guess I would be a part of Jake's pack. I sure as heck wouldn't be in Sam's. But I'm with Rae, I'd rather not be a werewolf at all.
Love the post… as always. I would want to be in Jacob's pack. I think he has a great heart… even if it does belong to Bella.
I also love jacob's long chapter titles. They are too funny!
Actually, I don't think that Jacob forgot his birth right to become leader of the pack. I remember at one point Bella asking Jacob why he wasn't the leader and he told her because he didn't want to. I think up until that point, he had never considered being the leader b/c nothing as important as saving Bella caused him to make that decision.
Either way, I think I would like to be in Jacob's pack, if I were a werewolf. Jacob does not order his pack to do thing they do not want to do. He knows how it feels to be ordered and not be able to do things he wants to do. Jacob doesn't want his pack to feel that way and give them a will of their own.
Jacob would piss me off often, no matter how I love him (lol). And I'm a girl. Ugh I don't know, I don't want to have a pack. Ok so this was a hard question for me… -_-
But I think if would be nice to be in Jacob's pack. (And I'm absolutely agreeing with emma.)
well i think id side with the vampires. (considering i am one. seriously. i dont sleep, i dont eat (much) i have super pale skin…) so if i had to pick a pack (even though id be with the cullen clan) i guess id have to pick jacobs, but only because hes working with the vampires, instead of against them (somewhat) i think that sams pack would be easier to be with, considering jacobs thoughts (negative, sad, a little pathetic, need i go on?)
Definitely Jacobs pack cause they are helping protect Bella and inadvertantly Edwards family… I would so totally rather be a vampire but since that wasnt an option then Jakes pack would be the right one to be in…
Hey! I forgot to check. Again. 🙁
I told you the titles get longer.
Psh. No way would I be a part of Jake's pack. Listening to his thoughts all day? No thank you. If I really had to be a werewolf, I would be an Alpha. And then I'd make people do things for me, just for funsies.
Ah, Kaleb. Thanks for the chuckles. Always amusing. And thank you, thank you for all the love you've shown the Twilight Guy followers for gettin' back to the books. So good.
Jacob's chapter titles = Made of Awesome
I'd be in Jacob's. Coz it's fun. haha..Well, it sounds fun. It's also kinda nice to be on the side you think is right.
The whole thing about Jacob having his pack sounds kinda cool, so I wanna join in. xD
Jacob is also pretty funny too, how he thinks Seth shouldn't come with him. =P
hmmm.. I thought the question was asking if I was in Sam or Jacob's side, so I answered wrong.
Actually, my answer would still be the same, actually. Having my own pack sounds scary, but hey, maybe Jacob would offer a merge. .. Kinda like a merge of packs, since I would probably also have a common goal with Jacob. =)
I was never good with leadership to begin with, Jacob would probably be best..
I'd rather be apart of Jacob's. Not much of a leader, more of a loner, but being part of Jacob's would offer a sense of freedom. He's much more understanding and caring than Sam. I couldn't bear giving orders.
I'd wanna b part of Jacob's pack…he's a good alpha and i don't think i'm a natural born leader 😛
I'd rather not be a leader, too much pressure.
I think I'd like to be in Jacob's pack. Sam just irritates me a lot, and Jake is a lot more relaxed in his role. He doesn't really want to push people around.
I'd be in Jacob's pack. I don't think I could handle being a leader. (Or Alpha, whatever you want to call it.)
And I love Jacob's chapter titles. 🙂
jacobs pack hands down
I think I'd want to be in Jacob's pack. Even though he's young, this is his birthright and he's a natural at it (just like he was with phasing). His natural talent at this becomes clearer in the following chapters. Glad to see you posting a bit faster, love the illustrations and the alternate chapter headings. There were complaints about the section from Jacob's POV, but I actually loved it and the chapter headings were my favorite. It's interesting to see the Cullens from the POV of someone who isn't either frightened of them or fascinated by them. I'm waiting for your take on the Rosalie/Jacob interactions.
PS Bran Hambric is on my Amazon pre-order. Can't wait to see what happens there. Loved the posted chapters.
I hated Jacob up until this chapter. Not like with passionate flames or anything, he just drove me bonkers. This chapter I was like YEAH HE GREW BAWLS!!!… AND IS USING THEM!!!
Definetly the Jake pack. Sam drives me even more nuts.
Me and my friends used to say that Bella was pregnant with Alien (from the movie) or with Baby Demon. And I would be in Jake's pack, if I really had to be a werewolf.
Well, I love Jacob, but I'm sorry, the boy's too stupid. I wouldn't want him leading my pack.
If i really had to be a werewolf i wouldnt want to be in his pack because he would piss me off way to much and i wouldnt like it if he knew what i was thinking!
oooh I HATE Sam!!! Want to kill him! B/c I just hate him. For making them… grrrr.
I don't think I'd like to be an Alpha of my own pack. It'd just be wierd. I'm not good with responsibility. So I guess I'd be a member of Jakes pack. At least he won't FORCE ANYONE to do WHAT THEY THINK is WRONG, mentioning no names hem HEM…
(sorry, I tend to rant a bit about Sam given half a chance.)
I'd be in Jake's pack, because Sam ticks me off. He throw human morals away in order to protect humans, which is wrong, I think. Even though Jacob has serious personality issues, I think he is a good leader. It's in his blood for Pete's sake! (Who the heck is Pete??)
It amazes me how much of a maternal instinct Bella has. She's not my favorite character by far, (I don't hate her or anything…but still) yet this show of strength by her is admirable, in my opinion. She resists vampires who want her to abort the child, and is clever at recruiting Rosalie. Granted, it's a bit sneaky, but for the sake of her child it's awesome.
Wow, longest comment I've ever posted. Can't wait for more Kaleb!
*He throws human morals away*
Sorry, guess I should read over my comment next time.
Hmmm…Me, leading a pack?
Damn, everyone would be dead. Jacobs pack sounds awesome though – as much as I hate Jacob.
And im loving those chapter names ;D
Kitty
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The separation of the packs was one of my favourite scenes of all the saga. I wish you would have written what YOU think about it. About what Jacob's giving up. His home, his brothers, his family, his tribe. He's giving up his life for Bella. You didn't say anything about that, what makes me wonder if you're really trying with Jacob. No offense! 😉
And I would stay at Jacob's pack, of course. Too much responsibility otherwise.
Talk to you soon, Kaleb!
P.S. I knew you were gonna love the titles, haha… I just knew it!
I love the chapter names.
Oh and I think it is awesome that Rosalie is pro life. Rock on
I would be in Jake's. Not because of my undying love for him, but because I'm a shitty leader. I think it would suck to be in his head all the time, he has way too much turmoil and I'm far from a fan of pedowolf so.. oh well. I couldn't lead, I'd be like uhhh wtf do we do? kthx. Jake's pack it is.
I love the chapter titles and the one's you made up! But I get the sense Jacob's constant shirtlessness is driving you crazy… 🙂 Anyhoo I think if I was a werewolf I would be ok with either. i mean, Jacob is totally annoying and stupid but also really awesome a lot of the time, so his pack would be ok, but on the other hand, it would be kind of cool to have my own pack where I was the Alpha! Lot's of responsibilty though… Anyway cool post! Judge Judy lol!
If I had to be in a pack, it would have to be Jacob's.
He is very understanding of others feelings and does not force others to do his will, if they do not agree with it.
Jacob knows what it is like to be “forced” to do something against his will. Luckily, he had his own Alpha in him to refuse to do it. Good for him.
You are so right, Kaleb. If Sam would have made Jake and Seth kill Bella and fight the Cullens, it would have destroyed the Pack. Thank God Jacob was able to stop it.
And to the person who said that Jacob is always negative and angry, I have to say that is not true.
If you remember, Bella calls him her “sun”, because he has such a cheery and fun personality.
He is only negative and angry because the person he loves most in the world (up until now) is either going to die or become one of the undead. He sees her suffering and in pain and he hates it.
He can't help but feel that if she wouldn't have chosen Edward, she would not be dying.
He has even accepted her becoming a vamp, as long as she doesn't die.
That is what he is so scared and angry about, and that is what he cannot accept.
He is normally a happy, easy-going person, it is the situation with Bella that is causing him to be angry, because it hurts him so much to see her suffer and to think that she might die.
He give up so much for her, and will continue to do so.
The comment about pedowolf is not really called for. That is completely explained with Claire and Quil.
The wolves imprint whenever it is that they see their imprint, once they have become wolves. They will then be whatever the imprint needs them to be. Period.
Nothing oogie about it. It is what happens with wolves. It is not something they choose. It is something natural, that they have no control over.
Look at Sam and Emily. He loved Leah a lot before and after his transformation, however, the minute he saw Emily, everything changed. He felt terrible because of what he had to do to Leah, but he had no choice. His imprint is his soulmate, and nothing and nobody can trump that.
i think the titles are great. lol they make me laugh even now after i read breaking dawn.
I would probably join jacobs pack because i would probably die without someone saying ok this is what were going to do and stuff like that. although i hate jacob as much as the next team edwarder (lol), you get a really good insight to what he thinks and how much he really loves bella. its cute.
i'd trust jacob's judgment to lead the pack, i don't know if i could trust myself…
i love the chapter titles too! they are one of my favorite things about breaking dawn.
I would want to be part of Jacob's pack he just seems like he has a better natural instict for being a leader. It seems like Sam has a lot more difficulty with controlling the other members of his pack. Plus I could never hurt a Cullen <3.
Jacob's titles are the best things in the world I can't wait till you get to my favorite title you are gunna be sick of typing by the time you get to the end of it. lol. (it's chapter 17 btw)
First, I just want to say that this is my favorite chapter title out of all of the Twilight Saga.
Second, to answer your question, Jacob's pack.
Third, I just want to say that I think you need to take Jacob more seriously. He abandoned his tribe to go guard the leeches! You barely look at Jacob–though you do analyze how he feels about Bella. And then of course you have to make fun of him with the chapter titles thing. The chapter titles are funny enough in this section without you adding insults to him. Sorry, but in my personal opinion, that's what it seems like.
Still love this site (but love Edward, Bella, and Jacob more, no offense intended)
Jake's pack, of course 🙂 i like his leading style: “stop following me!”
plus, i like the Cullens and Jake's pack is Cullen-friendly
although I think it would be WEIRD to have the pack's mental connection. That would freak me out a little, lol
plus, Sam… i just don't like the guy.
I'd def choose Jacob's pack considering i'm Team Jacob ftw! I'm a great leader but I hate having all the responsibility so I think i'd grow into being Jacob's second-in-command or go-to-girl!
And his chapter titles are awesome Kaleb…just admit it! You love them!
Goodness! Will you two shut up? lol
If Kaleb reads these comments, the story will be kind of spoiled for him, don't you think?
Don't give too much away, please! I'm sure he would like to read without knowing what's going to happen next.
By the way, I'm with Ancha85. Spoiler or not, that comment was uncalled for.
Yeah! I wish Kaleb would just try to address all the angles, as he did with Edward an Bella all the time before. I want him to look at the deepness of Jacob's choices in Breaking Dawn. It would be a shame if he just stayed in the surface.
Come on, Kaleb! Humour us! lol
I LOVE SETH CLEARWATER!!!!! Seth just keeps getting more awesome as the story goes along. Sorry, I know that wasn't part of the comment question, but it so true. Anyway, I would definitely chose Jacob's pack. I think the whole pack realizes that Jacob is in the right here, no matter what Sam might say, or how dangerous the situation might appear.
Aren't Jacob's chapter titles funny?! That's what cheered me up through all the really intense and dreadful parts of the book. And believe me, you haven't even gotten to the really funny ones yet!!! Happy Reading, Kaleb. You're so close to…nevermind, I can't spoil it for you.
What does he mean by Ru***t N**n?
Actually Rosalie isn't exactly pro-life, she's more “I WANT THAT BABY!” As Kaleb said, she is trying to live vicariously through Bella. She can never have children, and that is what tortures her most of all. Rosalie would do anything and give up anything to become a mother, even Emmett. By the end of the pregnancy, I think it's reasonable to say that she cares a little bit about what happens to Bella, but not so much that saving her would be a top priority. Basically: All Rosalie cares about is keeping the baby safe in order to raise it as her own. Because, come on, does she really think Bella will survive? Just look at the birthing scene. With the scalpel and everything. No, Rosalie isn't exactly your usual (or sane) definition of pro-life.
If I'm in my own pack, do I have to have pack members??? It would be torture to me being in a pack, because of the whole mind reading thing. I can't give out ANY personal information or tell personal thoughts. Its impossible. But, off-topicness aside, if I had to have pack members I would choose Jake's pack because I don't like leading. But if it could just be me I would definately go for the my-own-alpha option.
OMT, Kaleb!!! I'm reading this chapter tonight! thats awesome. i really love this chapter. it really shows how devoted Jacob is to Bella, even though she doesn't love him the way he loves her and she never will.
Adios!!!!
Jacob's pack, definitely. I would not want the responsibility on my shoulders of making decisions for an entire pack, and I wouldn't want the power to make them do things against their will. If I had that power, I would start to feel like it was my duty to use it if I thought the pack was in danger, etc. I don't want to make wolves do things they are so strongly against.
Also, Jacob is a compassionate person and VERY mature for a 16 year old. He is also siding with the Cullens (an extra bonus).
Jacob's pack. Just seems more… fun.