A/N: I want to thank you all for your wonderful reviews, and I want to thank all of you for your patience. I wanted to get this chapter out at least a couple days after the first one was posted, but some drastic changes happened. I couldn't think straight because I was on painkillers due to a car accident I was in. I'm on the road to full recovery and now that I can think clearly, I will try my best to post the next one within a week.
I've come to the conclusion of what the triplets will address their dads as. Seth will be dad [I know some prefer him to be called mom, but this is what Seth prefers], Jacob will be pops or papa [I decided on this because Jacob somewhat plays as the fun dad, but can enforce authority as good as Paul], and Paul will be father [This was decided because I feel Paul is very protective over his kids, and when it comes down to it, he's the one that the kids actually listened to without whining or questioning.] Sean and Tyler are the only one's who refer them as Papa J and Daddy P when they converse with their siblings. Hope this doesn't confuse you.
D: I do not own any recognizable characters, just my OC's, the rest belongs to Stephenie Meyer.
2. Sometimes Heroes Need Saving.
Sean's POV
It was like watching a couple revitalizing their relationship, pointing out there flaws in which way to improve. I was witnessing somewhat a miracle, my siblings dousing the flame that kept them apart for the past year. Tears were shed, apologies exchanged several times, and words of forgiveness thrown left to right. Alexis, the strong and affiliated sibling, knew exactly what she wanted, and she knew how to do it. She missed our brother, missed having him next to her as her best friend, as her partner in crime, as her accomplice whenever they did something wrong, but mostly her brother that wiped the tears I couldn't away. It's not that I'm selfish or anything, but she refuses to cry in front of me, or a matter of even opening up to me. She knows I'm not good with emotions, that I'm a standstill when it comes to giving advice on getting through pain. I'm mute when it comes to comforting someone.
Still, as Danny held our sister in his arms, I couldn't help to want to hold them both in my arms, to protect them, to listen to them. So I did. I held my baby brother and my baby sister in my arms, and cried silently with them, surpassing the emotions with them, being their support system if they needed it. They both leaned into me and wrapped their arms around me, nudging their faces into my chest. I held on as long as I could, but something kept pondering my wits, like if something is wrong, and the pang in my chest was beginning to bother me.
"What's wrong Sean?" Daniel asked, noticing the constant rubbing on my torso.
"I don't know, I just… feel like… it feels like I'm afraid… like I need to be saved." I said nervously. "Is…. Is that weird?"
"No," They both said in unison.
"It usually happens when you find your imprint, but I can't see what's bothering you right now. If you found your imprint then he or she is probably scared right no…w." He stared at us both shocked. I in fact did find my imprint.
"You did? When?" He stared in shock.
"Before we came here. But I know father is going to be pissed when he finds out who it is." I procrastinated.
"Why? Who is it?" He shifted his head back and forth between us for one of us to tell him.
"Renesmee Cullen, aunt Bella and her husband Edward's daughter." Lexi added.
"Oh shit…" Daniel hardly swore, hell I've never heard him curse, but he was just as worried for me now as I was. Our father would kick the crap out of me as soon as he found me, and he would forbid me from seeing my imprint. "I'm sorry bro… but… I-I-I we-well I'll stick beside you no matter what… father has to understand, he loves dad and papa with all of his heart, so he has to know."
"I hope you're right." I tried convincing myself. I felt like I wanted to hide again. "What the hell is this?"
"Shit!" Danny cursed again, "we have to find your imprint, she could be in danger and it could end up messy. Do you have any idea where she could be? Are they back at their manor?"
I nodded and followed my siblings as we removed what clothing we had to phase into the wolves we've known so well. It doesn't bother either of us that we've seen each other naked several times, it's just something we didn't bother avoiding because we knew it didn't matter. So the three of us became faded blurs in the forest as we turned from human into wolves.
Lexi phased first in the snow-white wolf she was always known for. Apparently dad said she hasn't changed one bit since we were birthed as pups. She always could blend in with a blizzard, and she was actually one of the largest in our pack. Standing the same height as papa J and daddy P. Even slightly larger than Sam, SJ, and Daniel, but noticeably larger than me, which I think sucks. You wouldn't have guess that she is the small petite sister I know, standing around five-foot nine compared to my six-foot four stature. She cut her hair shoulder length after she phased, her fur kept getting tangled during battle, so he long curly locks were cut to compare to aunt Leah's. She actually reminds me so much of aunt Leah, minus the bitchy attitude aunt Leah is known for, I've witnessed it. No Lexi would never compare to that, she still spoke her mind, but she knew how to do it in a calm manner.
Daniel became the mocha colored wolf with black spots from his head to tail. He's only a tad smaller than Lexi, but just as intellectual as her when it comes to strategizing, which is why they're exchanging thoughts on what the plan is for calming my imprint and figuring out the situation. While he's still my human brother, we stand at the same height, but entirely different personalities and diferent features because we swim in different gene pools. Because his birth father is papa J, he's picked up his a lot of his features; he's actually been asked if he was papa's twin brother a couple times.
I, being cursed as the smaller wolf, posses a great amount of agility and perseverance when it comes to cunning and wit. I'm usually compared to as the coyote, a mammal in the canine family known as a trickster to several tribes. My coat is similar to my father's silver, but darker, and my build is smaller, but I'm still just as strong. Apparently everyone in the pack believes I can get away with murder if I wanted to. My dad said I have a way of turning a situation that was clearly my fault, into the person who is giving me shit, their fault; convincing them that it's them to blame for me making mistakes. I don't do it purposely; it comes natural without me even knowing it.
'I can smell them.' Lexi complained, scrounging her snout and snorting in disgust.
'That's rude Lexi, they can't help that they stink.' Danny mocked. I chuckled at their immaturity, taking in the disgusting scent mixed with a strawberry and a sweet fruit essence. Until I picked up the familiar scent of the last person I wanted to deal with at the moment.
'Father?'
'Stand aside Seth and Jake… I just want to talk.' Usually when our father wants to 'talk' it usually doesn't end well for any of us.
'Sean. Go home' He demanded.
'I'm not going anywhere knowing that Renesmee is in danger.' I argued.
Daniel's POV
I couldn't believe I was witnessing this. Father and Sean standing face to face, snarling and viciously barring their teeth as a threat to each other. We could step in between them, but it would seem pointless.
'All three of you go home.' He commanded the three of us.
"I swear if you don't calm down Paul, I will phase and there will be hell to raise." Dad Seth demanded.
He rarely phases because he see's no reason to, unless any of us, or anyone close to him is in danger. He is the female alpha, and he has full control of the entire pack when he needs to be, especially papa Jake. The only time dad Seth's orders are in effect is when we are in our wolf forms, papa Jake is the only one who has authority 24/7, but one request made, is usually put into effect my papa Jake without much question.
"Let's be reasonable here. I'm sure we can come to a compromise." Papa Jake interceded. "Let's bring this up for further discussion rather than go into this without further details."
"I agree." Carlisle chimed in. "There has to be a reasonable agreement we can accustom to, I've witnessed the effects of the imprints between the three of you years ago, and I'm sure it will have the same effect on Renesmee and Sean."
'Doesn't mean I like it.' Father complained.
"You don't have to Paul." Edward spoke softly. "I still haven't come to a full acceptance of it either, but I can't deny my daughter from whom she falls in love with."
"Do you love him?" Dad appointed the silent figure hiding behind her parents.
"I don't know." She muttered.
"In time you will sweetheart." Esme comforted her granddaughter with a kiss on the forehead.
"How can you be sure of it?" Rosalie questioned in an angry tone.
"Rose?" Edward sighed, "even though we don't fully understand it, we have to see the blind spots of it. An imprint is similar between the bonds of vampires. I apologize for making the comparisons, but it's true. You feel it with Emmett; you can't live without him the same way I can never continue to exist without Bella. The effects of it will soon take its toll between the two of them, and we shouldn't stand in the way of it."
'Am I the only one who see's the danger in this?' Father complained. 'This could cause some serious trouble with your governance, and even with our council. Something like this has never been heard of, who's to say that this could be one big mistake.'
'No one.' I interrupted. 'The imprint has its reasons, most of what were not familiar with, and we have to let it play out to see the outcome.'
'How can you be so sure?' Lexi asked.
'Because he's our brother Lexi, we both can feel what Sean is going through. He's just as scared as any of us. But we're all here to support whatever this plays out to be.' I stood by Sean and glimpsed over the crowd. 'I said I would stand by my brother no matter the circumstances, and I will keep my promise.'
'Even if goes against what we say?' Father asked.
'Father, if it comes down to facing those in more authority to us, the Volturi and the council, we have to stand by Sean.' I caressed my head under his snout to comfort him.
"Can someone tell me what's going on?" Bella asked frustrated.
With a simple command, papa Jake told us to all phase for further discussion. We entered the Cullen's house, much of our dismay and discomfort, we all seated in the living area. It came to an agreement that papa Jake would discuss this along with Sam and our parents with the council about the situation. We all knew the council wouldn't like it, but they would come to understand that we couldn't break it. Then the Volturi came up as the next topic, everyone had the feeling they would begin meddling again. They always did.
"If they touch any of my kids, I will hunt them down and make them suffer." Father growled. Papa Jake and dad Seth nodded in agreement, they always made it clear to anyone and everyone that our safety meant everything to them. They've destroyed several vampires over the years to prove it, the ones that made the attempt to threaten our lives, so I was sure that the Volturi has heard of it by now.
"This regards Renesmee's safety as well," Emmett added. "So if we have to kill the Volturi to do so, I'm in one hundred percent."
"Let's hope it doesn't come down to violence." Esme said.
"Well sometimes it does." Papa Jake added. "The Volturi have been on a power-trip for too long, and if they come here again and threaten my son and his imprint, I won't think twice before ripping all of them to shreds."
"How can you when they're guarded by Jane and Alec? It would be near impossible." Alice finally spoke.
"Not really." Bella muttered. "I've been working on my shields, and I think I can block up to a five mile radius while you guys get rid of them."
"So is this a plan?" Dad Seth asked. "Are we going into this if it comes down to it?"
The room was silent, filled with nods and confusion.
"Well if it comes to this, we'll have to put up a guard around Bella." Jasper added.
"We'll figure it out." Papa Jake said. "But we must go, the pack needs an update."
After further re-acquaintances, we retrieved home to call a pack meeting. I sat blankly through the entire discussion in SJ's hold, tuning in and out on topics. These usually ended in a kind manner, and tonight was no exception, of course uncle Jared, Embry and Quil congratulated my brother while aunt Leah was questionable of the whole idea. She considered Renesmee her niece, but she still hasn't grasped the idea of Renesmee being a hybrid.
I continued to review the many implications of the imprint, only to come up with the plausible reason that she still carries a heartbeat, one that most likely beats the same tune as Sean's. It was usually what triggers the bond, we find the one that completes us in every way. I've tested my theories with SJ, I actually accidentally come across the point one night while I was laying with him, noticing that my heart beat was at the same rate, as if we were set in tune with each other to make a perfect match. I've yet to understand what an imprint is fully, but I comprehended that living without each other is like living with no air; impossible.
I decided for the first night since I've began dating SJ that I would stay home. It hadn't really bothered either of our parents, they more of understood, so I practically moved with SJ. I wanted to catch up with my brother and sister, hoping that the time we can spend together wouldn't be limited once Lexi – and I hope- would find her imprint. I still pray for that, ever since I took SJ from her, I hoped that she finds someone that loves her and takes care of her.
It almost felt like a reunion, like we were starting off where we left. Sean was still just getting by in classes, and thankfully graduating with us within a couple weeks. Lexi was still looking into colleges nearby, hoping that our dads would let her at least go to school somewhere out of La Push rather than the community college in Forks. It was a matter of convincing on her behalf. They updated me on Tyler and Coby too, even though they were sound asleep in the rooms upstairs, they informed me that Tyler was still the mischievous brother I knew, and Coby was still the quiet silent type. It was that moment though I realized that I missed my family, like I've been neglecting them.
"I think I want to move back home." It was more of a question waiting for their approval, "I think I'm missing out a lot at home, and I can see it hurts our dads that I'm rarely here."
"It could do us all some good." Sean chuckled. "You could ref Tyler and Coby's fighting now."
"I'll pass on that, but how do you guys think I could tell SJ?" I didn't mean to look at Lexi when I asked, but she didn't think much of it.
"I think he'll understand that you want to be with you family, it's not like you're telling him you're breaking up." She smiled. "Besides, I think this basement is big enough for the four of us if he wants to spend a night."
"It wouldn't bother you?" I asked her.
"As long as you guys aren't doing the dirt, I'm fine with it. I'm over him." She seemed like she was trying to convince herself more than us.
"We haven't done anything yet." I admitted. "I mean, we wanted to, but I don't think either of us are ready."
"Well just wait until you go in heat." Sean teased.
Lexi's POV
It was good to have my brother back. I'm glad he's moving home. I would rather have him by my side with his mate than not having him here at all. They knew I was trying to make a compromise with SJ coming over to stay, and they knew I would still need to adjust to it, but I was willing to put those feelings aside.
It was 2:32am before I fell asleep after my brothers.
I was following the perimeter, trailing the borderline that separated us from the land beyond our territories. I must've been on patrol with SJ and uncle Jared. They were mixed in my thoughts, uncle Jared advising us one last run before we called it a night. The thing that bothered me slightly was the fact that I was on patrol with SJ, I usually asked to be separated, but for some reason, tonight was different, like I was still madly in love with him.
It was then Jared announced he was going home when I stood across the edges of the cliff one last time before I went home to sleep. SJ caught me by surprise when he appeared by my side, rubbing himself in a loving way on my side. I was confused, but my body wasn't, I returned the gesture with rubbing my head into his.
'We should go home love.' He more of asked me.
I was ready to deny it when I agreed without control. 'I'll catch up, I just have to think.'
'Okay.' He licked my snout. 'I'll be waiting.'
For some inadequate reason, I was Daniel. I was in his wolf form, I was him. I had no clue to why I was experiencing what he was feeling. As I watched SJ leave, my heart felt as if it was ready to burst from my chest, thanking whoever created him, created him for me. The devotion I felt for him, the dedication, the reason I understood what love meant was because of him. I was seeing what and how Daniel felt about him. This was something I shouldn't be upset about; it was something I should be grateful for. I should appreciate that my brother has found something that I longed for, someone to take care of him like he always wanted.
It seemed like I was vacating Daniel's thoughts, experiencing everything he felt to understand him. Uncle Jared and SJ were phased back into humans, and I sat on my hind-legs in lost and confusion, but for what?
'I know you're there.' It was Daniel's voice, but whom was he talking to? 'I know I'm not a freak, so where are you?'
I couldn't come up with the conclusion, who was he referring to? No one else was out here but us. Does he know someone we don't know about? Someone he doesn't want us to know about? What was he hiding that he had to wait for SJ to leave? Was he cheating on his imprint? But my brother would never do that, he doesn't believe in infidelity.
'Please…' he begged. 'I feel like I'm a freak.'
I tried saying something, anything, but I remained unheard. He was beginning to worry me, it was like I had to watch and wait for something to happen.
'Everyone else has their wolf to talk to, so where are you?' He cried.
So this is what it was all about. He hasn't met his wolf like the rest of us. I was beginning to question myself; he can't be in this alone. Everyone has a wolf to guide them and mentor them through this, so why wasn't Daniel hearing his?
'I'm so lost.' He continued to sob. 'It's bad enough I feel like an outcast from my family and the pack, now you abandoned me without even giving me the chance.'
He feels neglected? But why? We always thought that he enjoyed keeping to himself. None of us meant to deem him as an outcast; we never even passed the thought of him being the black sheep. Hell, Coby or me seemed more suited for the role, but who knew my brother felt so out of place. I wanted nothing but to hold him and make sure he never ever felt this way ever again. He needed to know that I would always be there.
'This time, this time I hope somebody saves me, I at least deserve that.' He shook his head relieving himself from the tears and pain. 'Sometimes heroes need saving.'
I awoke from the nightmare drenched in sweat and discomfort. Daniel was sleeping in the bed across from me, tossing and turning from the nightmare I just witnessed. I began to cry at the sight. SJ can love my brother with all of his heart, but he still felt like shit because we failed to show him that he was still our brother, that we still needed him to be in our family.
I raced over and pulled him into a hug, tightening my grasp and refusing to let go.
"Lexi, what's wrong?" He choked out.
"I'm sorry Danny, I didn't know you felt like this." I cried out, sniffling and probably becoming hard to understand.
"What are you talking about?" He grumbled.
"Why didn't you tell us you felt this way? Like an outcast." He stared at me in shock.
"How did you know?" He cried out.
"I saw your dream, and you haven't met your wolf yet?" I questioned again.
"No. I just… what's wrong with me Lexi?" He whimpered. "It's not fair that I don't know what it feels like to share the spirit with a wolf, it's like I'm still empty."
"You can never be empty Danny." I held him tighter. "You always had you inside, the brother that never has to be alone anymore."
"That still doesn't explain why I'm wolfless… this sucks." He complained.
"We'll figure it out… I hope." I was trying to convince myself now.
"Me too."
Seth's POV
"It's good to have all the kids here, never happens that often since Daniel practically moved out." I had my arm slugged over Jake's chest with Paul held me from the behind. "It feels right."
"Definitely… but who knows how long that will last." Paul muttered.
"I'm afraid to say that he's right love." Jake inferred. "It's a matter of time before Sean and Nessie are looking for a place."
"It's too soon." Paul whined.
"We permitted Dan and SJ after almost a month, what make these two a different?" I placed a kiss on his hand.
"She's a hybrid, a vampire, an enemy." He protested again.
"Paul, give me your hand." I held his in mine and placed over my chest, "You feel that?" He nodded questionably. "It's a heartbeat, mine. Just like yours. Just like Jake's. Ours beat together, one stops, so does the other two." He continued to nod. "Renesmee has a heartbeat, Sean has a heartbeat, and they're in sync, just like us. You forbidding them to see each other is like forbidding a love like ours. Would you demand me to stop loving you?" He shook his head childishly. "Well don't ask our son to fall out of love with his soul mate, he needs her, she needs him."
"I'm sorry baby, it's just me being an asshole again." Jake and I giggled in agreement. "Thanks for stopping me before I made more a fool of myself."
"You're welcome Paulie." I chuckled.
"Have I told you how much I love you guys?" Jake gave me a kiss then Paul.
"All the time, and I never get tired of it." I smiled. "Now let's get some rest, I want to make sure that I talk to Danny before he takes off again."
"Good night babe." Paul sighed, "I love you so damn much."
"Ditto."
Now sleep usually goes undisturbed, unless something important requires us, so this better be good because someone is banging at our door in a chaotic manner.
"I'll get it." Jake pulled a pair of sweats before racing to the door.
I could distinctly hear Jared's muffled voice, informing Jacob that something was clearly happening.
"Jared thinks JJ is about to phase." Jake raced in to let us know before waking the triplets. "Please stay with the twins love?"
"Yeah sure." I couldn't do much. The boys did need me here, and they knew what to do.
We all knew this would eventually happen, and I get the strong feeling that more are going to phase soon, it was their birth right, and ours to step down. But now I wasn't sure if I wanted to, now that Sean imprinted, it seems too risky to leave them hanging not knowing what could happen, and I still want to make sure that Lexi finds someone too. It's always a parent's worry for their kids, and mine were no exception, they need me still. I'm not looking forward to the days when they need me less; I've grown accustomed to being a dad.
"Dad? Where did everyone go?" Coby peeked in the door.
"They went to check on JJ." I smiled. "Come here, is everything okay?"
"Yeah. I was just thirsty and I heard all of the noise." He laid next to me, like he used to when he would have nightmares and searched for comfort from me or his dads. "Is he going to phase?"
"I don't know yet son, maybe." I muttered.
"The life of a werewolf huh?" He chuckled.
"Yeah, that's us." I smiled at the thought.
"I'm going to go back to bed." He stood up and flashed a smile that his papa always gave me. "Good night dad, love you."
"Good night."
A/N: My head has been running constantly to where this is going. I was ready to give up and put this story on hiatus, mainly because I felt as if I was disappointing you guys, but as I re-read and edited this chapter, I decided the perfect plot. So thank you for being patient with me, I'm still feeling sore and tired.
This will be my last attempt on making this the best I can, so if you're disappointed with the update… I will either drop it or place this under hiatus until further notice
On the other note, I am very grateful for the amount of reviews I've had for the first chapter, you guys made my day when I came back and found that I had sixteen reviews on the first chapter, then flooded email notifications on favorites and alerts. So this is dedicated to Demon2Angel, iJeedai, Mariah's TopFan455, WolfPacFaan, luvinlapush, jaslisa21, tinker03, Jordan Boudreaux, LittleWolf21, JylerPacob, JonnyFleetxdxd, 10vampirekill, mjjwifey2009, Moustique, and baxkitty for your patience with me.
I don't really like promoting my other stories, but today I will make the exception because I feel they deserve it. If you have the time, and I hope you do, please read 'Its Just You' and 'Lone Wolf.' Its just you has been playing out as I planned it and I'm very satisfied with it, It's a Paul paired with my OMC. As for Lone Wolf, it goes into detail of an outcast Wyatt Uley falling for Jacob, finding out that he and Renesmee are expecting… but they find out it's a risky situation. Please read them and review, I would really appreciate it.
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