A/N: Chapter two! I'm really sorry that it took me so long to update this! Truth be told, I forgot I had posted this until I saw that I had a story alert tonight! Tell me what you think in a review, please! And thanks to my first reviewer: luvsbooks412. Also, huge thanks to my amazing beta Faerie0975, you should definitely check out her stuff!

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, all familiar characters are property of Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 2

Seth's POV

It was true that I'd always seemed to miss Elysa's calls, but it wasn't on purpose. There'd been a couple of rogues in a nearby town recently that the pack needed to take care of and we were still policing the area. There was also a vampire frequently reappearing in La Push and Forks. And it wasn't like I hadn't been with her. I was near her every chance I got… she just didn't know it. I was aware that Leah was talking to me while she drove — probably more about how things used to be— but I wasn't listening to her. Because of this, she had to repeat her statement three times before it sank in.

"Seth! I'm talking to you!" Leah exclaimed.

"Sorry," I said, "what?"

Leah rolled her eyes, "I said how do you want to tell her? Do you want to show her? Or do you want to let her yell at you first? Or what?"

"Oh…" I thought for a moment, "I'm going to let her have it out. Give her a chance to scream at me. Then I'll hope she'll hear me out."

Leah nodded as we pulled into Sam and Emily's driveway. I got out of the car and walked steadily to the door, being as optimistic as possible. Which was hard to do, because Elysa could leave me. But I'd need her. I could only hope I hadn't made Elysa so angry that she wouldn't forgive me. I pulled the door open and made my way to the kitchen, sure that that's where Elysa would be.

Though I knew she was mad at me, I couldn't help but smile upon seeing her copper skin, hazel eyes, and long shining black hair. "Hi, Ellie," I grinned. I was aware of Leah rolling her eyes behind me, but I was more aware of Elysa's expression. She was biting her lip and looked to be in pain. And it killed me to know that I had caused her to make that face. Wasn't I supposed to be hers eternally? Wasn't I supposed to make sure she was okay? I shouldn't have kept the distance I had been.

Elysa hesitated for a moment before saying anything, but when she did, her words cut like a knife. "Hi, Leah," she said, not even sparing me a glance.

"Hi, Elysa," Leah replied.

"I didn't realize you'd be here, too." Elysa said, sullenly.

"Yeah, sorry. I needed the car after Seth, though, and there wasn't going to be enough time for me to get it if I didn't come, too." Leah lied, it came easily to her.

"Where's Seth's car?" Elysa asked, still speaking to Leah and not addressing me.

"Jacob has it," Leah lied again.

"Oh, well if Jacob has it…" Elysa trailed off and shook her head, obviously annoyed.

"I'll be in the den," Leah said, "call me when you're ready, please."

I nodded and turned back to Elysa. "So, you're angry with me." I stated.

"Obviously!" She exclaimed, "You've been avoiding me like the plague and whenever I call, you're either sleeping or working. And what is it exactly that you do! Your hours are never the same and I can't get anyone to tell me anything about it! I really think it's best for you to either tell me what you're doing or to just end things right now."

I went to protest, but Elysa kept talking, "No. Don't interrupt; I'm not ready to hear it. If this relationship is going to go anywhere I need you to be honest with me. Completely honest. So what is it? Are you working for the FBI, cheating on me, or just avoiding me? Either way, all of the options are crappy. Oh— and before you answer that question, tell me this. When did Jacob Black become such a major part of your life? I never heard you talk about him as anything more than your friend, and then — bam! All of a sudden it's like hero-worship. You're always with him! And, Seth! You're only eighteen, Seth! Aren't you too young to have a job this… demanding?" Elysa began to breathe in slow, steady breaths, so I knew she was done for the moment.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath before speaking, "First off, I swear I'm not cheating on you, nor am I avoiding you… And I'm sorry you've been feeling how you have. It was never my intention to make you feel mad or angry, but you have a right to. I feel horrible, Ellie, you have no idea—"

"Stop!" Elysa exclaimed, "Stop being so nice! You're making it impossible to be angry with you! Just tell me what you do? Please."

"Yeah, I want to, Ellie. I just… I just don't know… you're going to be surprised. Okay? And I don't want you to be angry with me for not telling you sooner. Just hear me out, please?"

"Oh, gosh…" Elysa muttered, "You're not like a—"

"Please," I jumped in, cutting her off, "Don't guess. It's nothing like what you're thinking."

Elysa nodded and Leah reentered the room, "Are you ready for me?" She asked.

I looked to her and said, "Yes, thank you."

Elysa looked confusedly between the two of us, but she didn't say anything.

"So…" I said, "You… uh… you know all of the Quileute legends, right?"

Elysa nodded and I turned to Leah, hoping she would go on for me.

"Well," Leah said, "they hold true. All of them. And don't laugh," Leah commanded. "I'm serious."

Elysa gave a skeptical look, "Right… I'll go with that for a second. A short second, mind you. What does it have to do with Seth's job? And why are you in here, Leah? No offense intended, but really."

Leah rolled her eyes, "I'm here because Seth and I have the same job, and he's too chicken to explain what we do."

Elysa nodded, "Alight… And what does that have to do with our legends?"

Leah looked to me knowing that I should be the one to answer that question. "Well… one legend in particular is important here." I said, "Do you remember the legend of the Cold Ones?"

"Sure," Elysa said, "the one with the Spirit Warriors who turned into wolves and fought to protect the tribe from vampires, right?"

"Yes," I replied, "that's right. So, um… Leah and I… for a living… We're those protectors."

And that's when Elysa lost it, "Oh, c'mon! Stop lying and cut the crap!" She screamed, standing up from the table. I'd never heard her speak that way.

"Elysa, he's serious," Leah said on my behalf.

Elysa laughed, "You're expecting me to believe that you two are— what— wolves?"

"Yes! That's exactly it!" I exclaimed. "Please believe me, Ellie, please?"

Elysa shook her head, trying not to cry now, it seemed. "I'm sorry this is such a huge joke to you, Seth. But if you wanted to break up with me than you should have just said so. I'll see you around." She said, hesitating, but then slinking out of the room— out of the house. I chased after her, but when I reached outside I found Elysa mid-hug crying into Emily's shoulder.

"Ellie, please!" I begged, "Look at me and let me explain."

Ellie shook her head, which was still buried in Emily's shoulder. "Stop calling me Ellie." I heard her choke out.

"Seth," Emily said, turning her head to me, "I think you need to go."

"Emily, please." I protested, "I just need five minutes."

"Not now, Seth." She replied, "Just go, please. We'll work it out later."

"Fine." I said, "I'll go get Leah."

"Actually," Leah said from behind me, "I'm going to hang out here until it's time for patrol. I'll see you in another half hour. Take the car." With that, she tossed me the keys and I sighed.

"Fine," I repeated, losing my grip on reality. First, my imprint was sending me off— then my sister. Lost and confused, I made my way to the car.

Emily's POV

I was still holding tight to Elysa as Seth left the lawn. I was… confused. I wasn't sure why Elysa was upset, nor was I entirely sure why she was at my house.

"Shh…" I soothed, flattening Elysa's hair, "What happened?"

Elysa shook her head against my shoulder, "Nothing. I'm sorry." She choked out.

"Don't apologize," I said, "come on, let's head inside."

Leah held the door open as I ushered Elysa back into the kitchen. "Sit down," Leah said, "I'll make some tea." When I gave her a puzzled look, she rolled her eyes. "What? I can act like an adult sometimes, too."

I nodded and let it go at that. We sat in silence for the next ten minutes, letting Elysa reflect. When Leah brought the tea over to the table, I decided that it was time to break the silence. "Talk to me, Elysa," I said.

She dried her eyes one last time; just to make sure the tears were gone. Then she said, "I don't even know anymore."

"What caused the tears?" I asked.

"Seth." She responded, "It's always Seth."

"What did he say?" I asked, concerned.

"Nothing, it's what he didn't say. I think we've broken up, anyway." She said, looking distressed and burying her head in our hands.

"You have not broken up." Leah said. "Seth and I… we were telling you the truth."

Elysa glared across the table, "Leah, I refuse to believe the fact that my boyfriend is a werewolf. I'm sorry."

My eyes went wide, "That's why you're mad? Because Seth told you he was a werewolf?"

"Yes!" Elysa exclaimed, "If he was going to lie, couldn't he have picked something more realistic?"

Now it was my turn to defend him, "Elysa, Seth wasn't lying."

Elysa groaned, "You're in on this, too, Emily?"

"I'm not trying to be the bad guy here, Elysa. Do me a favour and hear me out. First, look at me, go ahead and stare. What's the first thing you notice about me?"

"Your eyes." Elysa said, not seeming to get where I was going with this.

"That isn't true," I said, shaking my head. "The first thing you— or anyone else, for that matter– notices are my scars. Don't deny it." Elysa didn't interrupt, so I kept talking, "How do you think these scars got here?" I asked.

"You were mauled by a bear." Elysa said, "You were mauled by a bear, weren't you?"

I shook my head, "No. Not at all. I was standing too close when Sam phased."

"… When Sam phased? You… You're… You're saying Sam's a wolf, too?" Elysa sputtered.

"That's exactly what I'm saying."

"Talk to Seth, please?" Leah asked, "It's important. Really important."

"Alright," Elysa said, "I'll talk to him. But, can you show me first? So that I know this is real and not just some elaborate hoax. And then could you maybe explain this to me with a little more detail?"

I glanced at Leah and in turn Leah glanced at her watch, "I actually have to go for patrol. You can see me phased if you want. As for more information, I think we should leave that to Seth?" Leah looked to me for confirmation— not that she needed it— and I nodded my head back in agreement.

"Okay," Elysa said, standing up and crossing her arms over her chest, "phase."

I cracked a smile and Leah burst out laughing, "Yeah. Right. And destroy Emily's kitchen? Come outside." Leah left the room and went outside while Elysa and I followed her.

"Keep up," she called, "I can't be late!"

I followed her towards the woods, but Elysa seemed to be having second thoughts. "C'mon," I urged her, "It'll be fine, I promise."

We followed Leah about 30 yards into the forest before she stopped walking. "Just so you know," she started, "I'm not phasing back until after patrol."

I nodded and Elysa stared, dumbfounded. Swiftly, Leah pulled off her sundress, and before Elysa could so much as gasp in surprise, a large silvery grey wolf was standing in Leah's place.

"Did… she… just… okay." Elysa stuttered.

"Thanks, Leah," I said, "it was nice to see you, stop by soon, okay?" The large wolf nodded her head and was off running far into the woods. "C'mon, Elysa," I commanded, "let's get you back to the house before you pass out."

Elysa didn't strain the slightest bit as I dragged her back in the direction of which we came.

A/N: That's chapter two! Sorry I forgot to update! Please, let me know what you think! I'll update next week! Until next time; Cheers!
~BeverlyAnna