A/N: : I had started this story before I attempted my first lemon, so I stuck to it being a T rating when I came back and did the last 3 chapters.

I know he was English in the original books, but he makes such a good Scot and It's the right time frame approx xx AAP

I couldn't believe my eyes, I was staring at him, thinking he'd vanish from right there in front of me. It was so unlikely an occurrence, I nearly pinched myself to see if I was awake. Yes, yes I was, my mate had come to me, I didn't need to scour the world looking, he was here. Alistair, he was from the old country, how's that for divine providence and a gifted tracker as well.

Carlisle gave up trying to make conversation as we were both just wrapped up in the other's gaze, it was a wonderful feeling, I barely registered him leaving the house, or hearing him tell the other's that we were mates and to be careful. Alistair still held my hand, firmly in his grasp, as if he too was afraid I wasn't real.

He lead me to a sofa and we sat side by side turned to face one another, "I'll be needing to tell you my story, Lassie," he said barely above a whisper, "It's no as long as your own, I ken that fine, but it needs telling awe the same!" His voice still held a Scottish brogue my own had lost, except when angry.

He had been changed during 1305 when he was twenty-four, he and several other Wallace supporters were in London for the execution, with possible hopes of a rescue, but it wasn't to be and as he put it "A damn Sassenach, bloody bit me!" I was smiling deeply at the lilt in his voice and the passion in the timber of it, the old rivalry still burned for him.

"Am sorry fir staring lassie! but you're fair braw, I canna believe ma eyes, that ma mates so bonnie!" he tells me and I actually blush, something I haven't done for centuries. We talk for a couple of hours, I told him my story, some of which he knew, having heard of me over the years. "I see why I did'na find you afore! You're a shield lassie! A've bin looking fir so long" he murmured.

I tell him where I'm staying and that I can't leave until I know the family is safe. I explain about Rhona and her imprinting and he asks "Can the dugs no look after her pa then?" I had never thought of that, I could ask the Quileute's if they would, at least for now. That way I could have some time with Alistair alone and see the old country again.

I promised to do that tomorrow and we, at last, joined the others outside where they had begun some basic training for Edward, he was loving it. Using his wits and natural speed, rather than just reading the thoughts of his opponents. He had a effortless grace about him and this made him nimble on his feet so it was harder for them to catch him. But once they did, then he spent most of his time in the dirt. But Jasper was pleased with him and gave him praise where it was merited.

Esme and Alice had Charlotte showing them some easier moves that worked just as well, but were better for the smaller or weaker vampire and she told them to remember, they could use their assets too. The odd open button or sultry look could distract long enough to take an opponent out.

Edward was confused, was that not cheating he asked, everyone laughed, "No Edward, sex has been used as a strategic weapon since the dawn of time!" I told him, "We don't have the brute strength males have, if we're up against another woman fine, but it's all different when it's a male vampire. So we use your weakness against you, men in general I mean. Women have been the downfall of many a man!"

"But you wouldn't do that? You don't seem the type" he said naively, I laughed loudly and told him to watch me closely. I was wearing a long skirt that covered my legs so I bent down and pulled the back forward through my legs and tucked it into the waistband at the front, making sure the front was also secure at the back. My bare legs were now fully on show as I kicked off my shoes.

I undid two buttons on my shirt and pulled it off one shoulder with the bra strap as well, showing my cleavage on that side and a hint of my bust, then I released my hair from its confines, ran my fingers through it, to fluff it up a bit and crouched in a semi-attack pose, leaning forward slightly, which exposed my bust a little more, all the males were staring at me, most with their mouths open and Alistair was growling loudly.

I looked like an old fashioned gypsy, I knew this from previous experience, I licked my lips leaving them wet and shiny and then cocked my head to one side and gave them a come-hither look. "Well damn!" was all Garrett said while the women laughed at the expressions on all their faces and Alistair rushed forward grabbed me up and over his shoulder running us off into the forest, I was laughing so loudly I was scaring the birds.

He spotted a little cottage in the distance and headed straight for it, setting me down when we reached it "B 'e sin an rud as tarraingeach mi riamh, Iseabail!" was all he said. I shivered from the sounds he was making deep within his chest and I gave myself over freely to my mate when he stretched out his hand to me, leading me into the cottage shutting the door firmly behind us.

It was hours later when I dug the little cell I had out of my skirt pocket and phoned Charlie's to tell him I was staying over at the Cullens having a sleepover with Alice. Alistair had lit a fire in the old fireplace and found a blanket to wrap around our naked bodies, the moon was streaming through the window and a hole in the roof too. But it was the most beautiful place in the world to me at that moment. I was leaning back against his chest and he was running his fingers through my hair and purring.

Dachaigh Seo far ambian cridhe- Home is where the heart is (Scots Gaelic)

Sassenach - English person (Scottish derogatory) derived from Sasunnach - Saxon (Scots Gaelic)

Lassie - Young girl or Woman (Scottish) Ken - Know (Scottish)

Awe - All (Scottish) fir - for (Scottish)

A've - I've (Scottish) fair braw - somewhat fine (Scottish)

Canna - Cannot (Scottish) Ma- My (Scottish)

Bonnie - Beautiful (Scottish) did'na - didn't (Scottish)

afore - before (Scottish) bin - been (Scottish)

Dugs - Dogs (Scottish) No - Not (Scottish)

Pa - Father (Scottish)

B 'e sin an rud as tarraingeach mi riamh - That was the most alluring thing I've ever seen (Scots Gaelic)