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Bella, Edward and Carlisle were already seated in the clearing that Jake had called us to, awaiting our arrival. Quil and Seth were only a few minutes behind us, and Shawn had hung behind to keep up patrols.

"Allina, Embry." they greeted us simultaneously. They had situated themselves so that the wind was blowing their scent the opposite way of us. Though I didn't mind the Cullens, I was grateful that they had, for their scent was awful, as much as I hated to admit it.

It's great to see you. I thought, nodding to Edward, who translated. He did the same with Embry's short but polite greeting, just as the two others arrived, sitting beside us. They both seemed a little excited at the prospect of the future fight, but I could see through Quil's clever front. He was only trying to think about the other vampires that they would kill, not the one that was undoubtably still living and breathing somewhere, plotting his own death.

So why are we here? Seth asked exuberantly, tongue lolling out of his mouth as he panted. Out of all of us, he had to be the most at ease. I guess the kid was just used to vampires and death threats. I didn't think I ever could be.

You know why. Jake told him, but Carlisle waved him off and chuckled a little.

"We have good news for you." he stated. "About the coming fight. It may or may not come as a surprise to hear that we will be at your sides when you fight. This pack has come to our aid multiple times, why shouldn't we do the same?"

"It wasn't coming to your aid," Edward said in Embry's tone. "It was defending our territory. Those vamps might have encroached on our land."

"Of course." Carlisle said as Seth barked a laugh. Even Embry found this humorous, pointlessly defending a moot point.

"That being said, you have our families full promise to protect you. As we speak though, Jasper and Alice are working on talking to some others about coming to help us. This may be harder to do since we of course are your natural enemies. However, after Tanya worked with you hand in hand, I believe her coven is likely to come and help."

"That's good." Jake and Edward said. "Let them know that we are grateful. Is there anyone else?"

"Nessie is thinking about discussing it with Zafrina. She will come if Nessie requests it. As for her coven..."

"It doesn't matter. She will be a strong Ally with her images..." Jake again, sounding so wise as I listened in confusion. I had no idea what any one of them were talking about at the moment.

Later. Embry told me softly, nudging me softly. Everything okay?

Yeah... just trying to think that Vivian won't be involved with this. I admitted.

Alright... He bobbed his head as I heard Shawn's thoughts mimic mine, easing his worry that was slowly needling its way into my own mind.

"Have you told any of this to the other pack?" Jake/Edward asked. Edward quickly grimaced a little as Bella's eyes flicked to the side. Carlisle was the only one who remained remotely composed.

"They refuse to listen to us."

Fools. Shawn muttered, they'll be the death of us if we're not careful.

"That's the other reason why we're here." Edward stated. "We need you to try and reunite the packs. Otherwise this will all be in vain."

How does he expect us to do that? I hissed. Josh won't listen to anyone!

I don't know... Embry admitted, sounding a little worried.

"There has to be some way." Edward stated. "Right?"

Perhaps. We're going to return home to discuss this. Thank you for keeping us updated, and for standing by us. Jake told them, turning toward the woods. Embry and I followed suit, heading back toward La Push.

We had almost reached my house when my fathers thoughts interupted me.

Allie, I need to be alone tonight... I'm going to head out somewhere... His voice sounded tormented, as if he was struggling to keep from crying or screaming. Even when he tacked on a witty 'Be responsible,' it didn't sound right.

Before I could question it though, Embry had ran ahead and into a thick of trees. His thoughts, mainly focused around my large fridge, faded, replaced by rapid footsteps heading toward the house. I barked a small laugh before laying down to wait. Embry had taken to leaving a few pairs of clothes at my place, since he typically phased and ran to my house or came over right after patrolling. He didn't like any of Shawn's clothes (He realized this when he came to see how bad they smelled after the first few visits to my house), so he brought over some of his own and threw them in his old room.

After five minutes, he leaned out of the door and yipped like a dog, signifying that it was safe for me to come in. I did so, bolting into my room and found my pajamas, A tank top with angel wings on the back and a pair of sweats, laid out for me. I slipped into these and sank down on my bed, abruptly exhausted.

"Are you decent?" Embry asked from behind my door after awhile. A gave a low grunt as a yes and nestled into the covers. He opened the door after I did and looked at me, his eyes scanning my form before his crossed the room and sat down beside the bed.

"You think it would be irresponsible for me to sleep in the same bed as you?" He asked lightly. I allowed a sleepy smirk to cross my lips.

"Doesn't matter. If it is then be irresponsible." I muttered. He didn't wait for any further encouragement, crawling over me and slipping in behind me, curling his body to match my own pose.

"Glad you said that." he whispered, kissing my head.

"Mmhm." I muttered, rolling my head and laying it on his chest. "Good night, Em. Love you."

"Love you too..." He rumbled, nuzzling further into my hair. "And don't worry about what's to come, okay?"

I felt a slight shiver run down my spine, but by the time I processed that or his words, I was fast asleep.