A/N: Hey everyone. So I decided to add the next chapter sooner then later. I think I forgot to mention in chapter one that this chapter is from Seth's POV. I sort of want to keep Leah and her imprint in the dark for a few more chapters. (Please don't get mad, there's a reason why I'm doing this.) Oh and I really did not like the summary from before so here's a better summary of the story. (I think I also forgot to post this in chapter one.) Thanks for the reviews everyone. Enjoy!
Summary: Basically it's my version of what happen to Leah's life after Breaking Dawn. Everyone seems to have found their "imprint" (Sam&Emily, Jared&Kim, Quil&Claire, Paul&Rachel, Jacob&Renesmee). The rest of the pack are bound to find theirs, but since Leah is the only (and first) female shape shifter/ werewolf; everyone believes she lacks the ability to imprint and find her soul mate. Well what happens when she does imprint? What will it mean to the pack members? Who is her true soul mate? How will the pack, especially Sam, react to Leah's imprint? How is this stranger connected to both Leah and Sam's past? And most importantly, what secrets does this stranger bring to the natives in La Push?
Missing
Seth's POV
I awoke the next day with the light shining through my window. It feels so good to be able to wake up lately in your own bed instead of the cold hard floor of the forest. I got up admittedly edger to get back out in the forest to hunt down what this new scent was. I rushed over to the bathroom to get ready for another day. I walked out to the living room greeted by the smell of my mother's home cooking. Following my nose to the kitchen, I found her standing over the stove cooking what looked like some bacon and eggs.
"Morning mom," I said with a cheerful smile on my face. She turned around startled by my sudden voice.
"Oh Seth, I didn't know you were up. Good morning son, sit down and eat your breakfast before you head back out."
"Okay mom." I sat down with my plate in front of me as mom came over with the frying pan, placing the food on my plate. The moment the eggs and bacon landed on my plate, I attacked them with force shoving the food down my throat.
"Seth honey calm down. I don't want you choking on your food now."
"Sorry mom, I'm just so hungry," I replied back to her with food in my mouth; something I know my mom would scold me about. Instead of a scolding she just chuckled; I must have looked really funny for her to forget the fact that I was not showing well manners. I quickly finished my food after I was done I let out a sigh of relief indicting that I was full. Mom just continued to giggle as she took my empty plate and washed it clean.
"So now that you are well fed," she began. "I'm guessing you're about to go rushing out that door returning to your pack?"
"Yep, you know how it is mom. Jacob and the boys need me. We are dealing with this new scent trying to see if it's a threat or some kind."
"Just be careful Seth. I don't want you getting hurt. You're my baby so I worry for you. You and Leah; speaking of, I'm also guessing she didn't return home last night with you?" Mom's smile left her face. I knew she was worried about Leah.
"Nope, sorry mom. I tried to get her to come home, but you know Leah, she's stubborn so she refuse to come home."
"She's so much like your father. He was just as stubborn; never listening to me when I told him to cut down on his eating and watch his health. Now look what happened." I looked up at her as I saw the pain and the longing in her eyes. It's been about a year since my father passed away. Harry Clearwater, the man of our household, was great man. He always kept us in line. His death was a big blow to our family. One day I would have eventually turn, but I believe my father's death was what caused Leah to turn.
Leah was the first one out of us two to change; it was a bigger blow to her. She and my father were very close. She was daddy's little girl; his little princess. So losing him drove Leah overboard. Leah was already fragile from her break up with Sam.
Sam was her high school sweetheart. The "it" couple in La Push. They were so in love that at times I thought it was sickening, but as I grew older I was happy for her. I was looking forward to having Sam as a brother in law, but all of that changed when Sam turned into a werewolf first. After he turned, he met Emily, my cousin. Emily came to visit one summer and Leah was so excited to introduce her to Sam. Not only was Leah close to dad, but she was also close to Emily. They were each other's sisters they never had. At the moment, when Leah introduced the two, everything changed between them three.
Sam left Leah for Emily and it torn her apart. I never had seen her so broken before. Her sister and boyfriend had betrayed her in the worst possible way. Leah just could not understand how the man she loved and her cousin could do that to her.
I use to like Sam, but when he broke Leah's heart; I was full of nothing but rage for him. He tired calling to check up on Leah, but I kept hanging up on him. There was nothing he could say or do that will earn both of ours forgiveness. Emily was another story. I loved my cousin, but I loved my sister more. It was an awkward situation with Emily and Leah. I hated Sam, but since Emily was family, I couldn't really hate her as much. I was like Leah, I just couldn't understand how they both could do that to her. After Leah and I phased for the first time, we finally understood.
Sam had imprinted on Emily; meaning they were soul mates. Leah losing Sam left her in a broken state; adding the death of our father and other factors pushed her over the edge. She had lost so much that caused her to change. She detests what she has become, but unlike her, I enjoyed it. I love the fact that I am part of something bigger, something more important. It's a great feeling knowing that you are doing something good. As I got up from the table getting ready to leave I remembered what Leah asked me last night to do.
"Oh mom before I go, Leah asked me to tell you if you can put some clothes out for her."
"I will, you heading out now?"
"Yep, I'm late."
"Okay, be safe. Tell your sister I said the same thing. I love you son."
"I love you too, mom." I gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and rushed out the door. As I was rushing over to the forest, I accidently bumped into Sam whom was heading down to First Beach. I stumbled backwards losing my balance, but I was able to hold still before I landed on my butt.
"Oh Seth, sorry about that buddy. You okay?" Sam asked
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"Where you rushing off to?"
"I got to head out to meet with my pack."
"So no new news around the Cullens place?"
"I don't know yet. Jake, Embry and Quil were patrolling last night when Leah and I were order to come home."
"Oh Leah came home last night?" I heard the hint of excitement in his tone, but I chose to ignore it.
"No she didn't. She slept in the forest."
"Oh," He sounded disappointed and even looked like it too.
"Well I would like to chat Sam but I really have get going?"
"Okay. Let me know if anything new comes up."
"I will," I managed to say jogging backwards.
We bid our goodbyes, and I rushed into the forest, undressing when I was sure I was out of sight. I phased into my wolf form, and headed out to the clearing that our pack always meets up at. In my wolf form I decided to call out to my sister to see if she was awake yet.
Leah, Leah? I was greeted with silence, something I was use to. I called out again. Leah, Leah? Leah you up yet? Leah. Hey Leah! Silence. I was starting to get worried. She usually always answers me after the third time I call out to her.
Hey Leah. Where you at? I continue to call out, but like before I got nothing but silence. I finally reached the clearing where I was greeted by sight of Embry, Quil and our Alpha Jake, but there was no sign of my sister Leah.
Morning Seth; came the voice of Quil.
Yo, wassup Seth, that voice belonging to none other than Embry.
Your late, came Jake's.
Sorry, I got held up with my mom and then I bumped into Sam.
Any word from Sam?
Not that I know of Jake. He didn't say anything to me. Sorry I should have asked him.
It's okay Seth; I'll just ask him myself but where is your sister?
I was actually hoping she would be here with you guys.
What do you mean? Did she not go home last night? Embry asked
No she slept out here in her wolf form. Did you guys not hear her thoughts or something?
Nope we didn't feel you two at all last night, said Quil. In fact, we felt you both phase into your human form.
What? Why would should do that?
Well…Embry was hesitant. What did he do this time? Okay so we were talking about imprinting, and I sort of mentioned something along the lines of Leah not being able to imprint and such.
What? Are you serious?
Okay, I didn't mean to say it the way it came out. I slipped.
Don't worry about it Seth. I bet Leah just phased and knocked out.
I hope you're right Jake, but why hasn't she answered yet? I mean, it's Leah; she's never late for anything. This isn't like her. Jake, what if something happened to her? I asked starting to feel worried for my sister.
Leah is a big girl Seth. I'm sure she can handle herself.
But still Jake, we don't even know what this new scent is from what if whomever that scent belongs to got to her. Jake what are we are going to do? I can't lose my sister Jake. I was starting to panic. Where are you Leah?
Calm down Seth we'll sniff her out. Embry and Quil you two start out west & see if you both can pick out her scent. Seth you come with me and we'll go east. If you two smell something let us know right away okay?
Okay
Gotcha
All right, let's go Seth.
We all split up quickly heading out trying to smell Leah's scent hoping to find her. I was worried as well as angry. I was angry with her for breaking her promise with me, but mainly just worried hoping nothing happened to her. I know what Jake said is right. Leah's a big girl and she can definitely handle herself, but still it just didn't make sense why she hadn't shown up yet for duty.
Why does she have to be so stubborn at times? I hate it when she does things like this worrying us all.
Don't worry Seth. We'll find her; she's probably still sleeping.
Yeah don't worry Seth, we will definitely find her, I heard Embry say.
Thanks you guys.
Why didn't she go home with you last night though? Jake asked.
You know her Jake. I said hoping not to be the one to mention her reason.
She's trying to avoid bumping into Sam, huh?
Yeah, all since she joined your pack leaving Sam's behind they haven't really spoken. Sam probably feels betrayed by her leaving but Leah doesn't care so she rather just ignores him. That's why she doesn't like to come home, plus she's trying to avoid helping Emily with the wedding preparations.
I don't blame her. Jake knows from experience what Leah has gone even though he and Bella never actually dated like Leah and Sam. But still they were in love, if it weren't for Edward, they would have probably been together. Well at least he has Renesmee now.
Seth?
Yeah Jake?
You said your sister was sleeping in the forest last night right?
Umm...yeah. That's what she told me. Where was he going with this?
Do you know her exact spot? You know, that she's been sleeping?
No. Think Seth, think! Wait, I think she always hung her clothes by the big fur tree in the middle of the woods. DUH, why didn't I think of that before? Just as I mention the big fur tree, Jake took off in full speed towards its direction. I trailed close behind, making sure we didn't miss anything on the way.
Seth, do you smell that?
Yeah, it's Leah's scent...and is that?
Yeah, the scent that we've been looking for Jake gives out a low growl. Instantly he jumps into a defensive crouch.
Wait, what does that mean? Why is Leah's scent mix with, with... I trailed off, not knowing exactly what danger we were facing.
Stupid stupid Leah, why did she not come home with me? I felt the fear creeping into my system, crawling to every inch of my bones. My heart was aching at the thought of what could have happen to my sister.
Seth! STOP! Don't think like that. Nothing happened to your sister, okay?
How do you know Jake? Leah's scent is mixed with that THING or whatever the hell that is. For all we know something horrible could've happen to her.
Do you have that little faith in your sister? Huh? It's Leah for goodness sake. She's tough she can handle herself.
Then why didn't she phase into her wolf form? Why didn't she listen to me last night when I told her to come home? Why does she have to be so stubborn? I couldn't help myself anymore I let the tears fall down my eyes as I was panic stricken, fearing for my sister's safety. Why did she phase into her human form? Does she not know that she needs to stop being so careless?
Seth! Calm down.
Yo, Jake what's going on? Embry called out.
Hey, what's happening? Why is Seth freaking out? Did something happen to Leah? Asked Quil.
Embry and Quil meet us in the middle of the woods near the big fur tree. We found Leah's scent mixed with that THING.
WHAT? Is Leah okay?
We don't know yet. You two just get over here now.
Okay we're coming.
As Jake and I waited for Embry and Quil to join us, I couldn't help but let my mind drift off to the possibilities of what might have happen last night. DAMMIT! Why were they taking forever to get here? Didn't they know that for every second something bad might be happening to Leah?
Seth, what did I tell you? Nothing happen to Leah. You need to stop thinking that like, or do you want me to command you to stop? I know Jacob didn't like forcing us to do things, but for once I think I might let him do it to me. I couldn't stop myself from thinking like this.
I'm sorry Jake, I just can't help it. Just then Embry and Quil showed up. About time! Without any words, they started sniffing around the area. Apparently, they didn't believe that this was happening.
I don't get it you guys, if Leah was attacked by this "thing", wouldn't there be any trances of blood or anything? All that there is left is her scent.
Quil's right, this doesn't make any kind of sense at all. Okay let's say Leah did phase back to her human form, she could have easily phased back. Plus, she is the fastest runner out of all of us, she would have gotten away. Unless...I didn't like where Embry was heading with this.
What are you trying to say Embry? That she willingly went with this "thing"? My voice betrayed the anger that was now present.
Chill Seth, Embry isn't saying anything.
Yeah Seth, Jake's right. But you do have to wonder?
NO, I DON'T! I couldn't believe they were considering the thought that Leah just up and left. The way I see it, I can either sit here with you three coming up with theories or go out and find my sister. Either way, I'm still going to look for her.
Seth, be rational for a minute.
No Jake, what is there to be rational about? Her scent is mixed with that "thing" and...Embry cuts me off before I can continue.
Well Seth, it does make sense, you know. I think Leah did leave.
What the hell? Are you serious? Well please; enlighten me on why she will just take off.
Umm, if you haven't notice little one, her scent is only in this spot and nowhere else.
Embry's right! When we ran over here, I didn't pick up Leah's scent anywhere. Not until we got here. What do you think this means? Quil looks straight at Jake, as if waiting for an answer.
Look you guys, Jacob says, I don't exactly know what's going on right now. The only thing for sure is that Leah is missing and she might or might not be with whatever it is that this other scent belongs to.
So what should we do Jake? Are we going to go look for my sister or wait around? All I know is we better go looking for her.
This is too big for us to handle Seth. We're going to have to get some help. Quil and Embry, you two stay here and start patrolling the area. I'll go to Edward and ask if he can at least locate Leah's mind, and Seth He looks at me, contemplating the options in his head. Go back to La Push and check if Leah is there. She might have gone home. Ask around and if no one has seen her, go straight to Sam and let him know what's going on. The thought of going to Sam with this problem sickens me. I can just imagine Sam's expression. I know Seth, but we're going to have to get some back up if you want to find your sister.
Jacob's right, as always and with that said, we all take off in full speed. I wanted to believe that their words were right. That Leah had indeed went home. Maybe she showed up when I left, or maybe she was there when I was at first beach with Sam. But even as I tried my best to convince myself of my own words, I knew that she wasn't there.
When I past the boarder line of La Push, I instantly caught the scent of my old pack members. They knew it was me and tried to catch up but I was so consumed with my mission, I didn't even slow down to talk to them. I ran past Sam without so much as a look of acknowledgement, which was not like me to do. Sam must of known something was wrong because he started on my trail after me. I knew what he wanted, information on the scent. Little did he know, I was reporting back to him with much different news.
I slowed down, making Sam stop in his tracks. We both phased and after getting dress, Paul and Jared showed up phasing as well. I sat there trying to gather my thoughts. How was I supposed to ask my sister's ex for help?
"So are you going to tell us any good news on the whereabouts of this new scent Seth," asked Sam. I know he was itching for details. Well he better hold onto his fur.
"No, but something's come up." My voice cracks at the end of my words. I look away, fighting the urge to cry for my sister. "It's Leah, she's gone missing." I look straight into Sam's eyes and saw that he was worried.
"What do you mean she's missing? Where did she go?" His voice reflected the sorrow inside. If Em was here, I know she will be hurt by the tone of his voice. Did that mean Sam still cared for Leah? I had thought he forgotten his feelings for her, I guess not.
"Are you sure she's not at home or something Seth," asked Jared.
"Yes," I snapped back. "She was supposed to come home with me last night but she decided to sleep in the woods-"
"Well that's stupid. Why would she want to sleep in the woods if she had a warm bed to sleep on," asked Paul. He seemed to have comprehended his words after hearing them out loud. All of three of us glanced up at Sam. He ignored our eyes as if waiting for my story to continue.
"Well after I left Sam this morning," I started up again, "I phased into a wolf and called out for Leah. She promised me that she'll sleep in her wolf form so that she'll stay connected to the others if anything happened. She didn't answer me at first so I called out again. Even after the third time I called her name, she still didn't answer. I figured she phased into her human form. I continue to run until I ran into the others. They asked me where Leah was, that's when I told them that she had stayed close to them. I started getting worried since she never showed up. We all got worried and split up to find her. Jacob and I sniffed out her scent and found the spot she was supposed to be sleeping at – you know, the big fur tree right in the center of the forest; we didn't find her there. Instead we found something else." I paused, trying to keep my voice from straining. I felt the urge to cry out for my sister.
"What did you find Seth?" I guess I was taking a long time to recover. I looked up at Sam and he seemed inpatient.
"Her scent was mixed with the same scent we have been tracking for the past couple of days." I looked up as I said the words. Jared and Paul caught their breaths then slowly exhaled. Sam still looked as if he wasn't breathing.
"What do you mean her scent was mixed with…with what that thing is," snapped Sam. I didn't even notice when he was breathing again even though I was staring at him. His eyes reflected exactly what he was feeling inside by the news of his missing ex-lover. The sorrow from before was now replaced with fear.
"I mean, I think whatever the scent belongs to kidnapped her."
"WHAT?!" Jared and Paul asked at the same time. I looked at their wide-eyed expressions. Just then Sam phased back into a werewolf and took off into the words. All three of us looked at each other in awe. Finally, we all phased back into our wolf form and followed after him. I knew Jared and Paul were asking him where he was going; it didn't matter that I wasn't connected to their minds anymore, I knew exactly where he was going.
Jared, Paul and I were struggling to keep up with Sam. I have never seen him run this fast before. Maybe Leah wasn't the faster werewolf after all. I had to inform the others that we were heading their way.
Jake? Embry? Quil? You guys there?
Yeah what's up? All three had said at the same time.
Brace yourselves; I'm heading your way with Jared and Paul. Sam's leading the way.
Where at Leah's spot.
Okay I'll be there in a minute. I took lead but Sam was much more faster then me, it seemed as if he knew exactly where to go.
We arrived in less than five minutes. Sam phased and began his strive towards Jacob. I knew he was pissed.
"How could you let this happen?" Yelled Sam. Just then Jacob phased into his human form.
"Sam can you calm down, let me explain."
"Let you explain what Jacob? How you're a bad leader? How you don't know how to take care of your own pack members? Look what happened. Leah is missing, and that thing has got her." I have never seen Sam this angry before. He was using his Alpha voice as he yelled at Jacob. "You don't deserve to be an Alpha."
"No Sam, you don't deserve to be an Alpha. Or are you forgetting that I'm the true Alpha." Jacob was now challenging Sam in his voice. They were staring each other down. None of us dare to interrupt their power trip.
"Cool it you two. Yelling at each other is not going to solve anything," said Quil. "Sam, just sit down and let us explain everything to you."
Jacob took lead from there. I couldn't bring myself to tell Sam and the others what happened. My thoughts kept wandering off to Leah and her whereabouts. After the story came to its cliff-hanging conclusion Sam stood up without a word.
"Seth," he called.
"Yeah Sam?"
"Keep me updated with Leah's whereabouts. I want to know every detail. Don't leave anything out. Okay?" I wasn't surprise that Sam wanted to know if anything came up, but I was surprised at the tone of voice he had. It seems Sam never stopped loving me sister as well.
"No problem Sam. I'll let you know."
"Paul, Jared! Let's go." With that, our old pack disappeared within the forest.
"Man, Jake I thought Sam was going to rip your head off for sure," said Embry.
"I know. What's his deal?" asked Quil.
"Give the guy a break you two. He's hurting right now." With Jacob's words, all of us fell silent. He was right. Sam just proved to us that he still had feeling for Leah.
As the day went on, I couldn't stop my thought about Leah's whereabouts. Jake told me to go home, let the elders –especially mom- know what was happening, and stay in La Push to see if Leah will come home.
I spent the rest of my day in my room crying over another family member that I had lost.
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TBC....
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A/N: Sorry this chapter was so long. (My sister actually wrote some of the beginning stuff. If it didn't make sense, blame her! LOL) I felt like if I was going to write from Seth, he should be able to tell his part of the story. So what have we learned? Seth is a really caring little brother. Leah is missing and her scent is mixed with something else? And what about Sam's reaction? Well let's see what happens in chapter three. Heads up, chapter three will be from *drum roll please* Sam's POV. I'll try updating by the end of the week. PLEASE REVIEW and tell me what you thought of this chapter.
