All Seth felt was rage. He tried hard to pull away from his pack mates but the three of them were too strong. He could feel himself moving slightly but it wasn't enough to matter. All he could think about was the pain that his imprint was feeling across the clearing. Her swaying body and pooling blood made him sick to his stomach. Seth tried to form coherent words, her name, anything to assure anyone that he was still human but all that came out were the howls, growls, and snarls of his enraged wolf that was aching to be released. Just as Seth was about to consent to let the beast free he heard his name.

"Seth…" It was barely above a whisper but it was definitely the way she said his name. But it wasn't her voice. Seth whipped his head back.

"Leah?" Suddenly there was a collection of gasps coming from across the clearing. Seth's eyes rapidly locked back onto his imprint who was no longer swaying. She was sitting straight. Then she rose to her feet. Her movements were slow and deliberate.

"Seth." Seth snapped back to his sister who was still speaking in that strange tone," Don't be alarmed by what you are about to see." Suddenly Leah's eyes began to glow a faint yellow. Seth's internal monologue catalogued the sight as one of the freakiest things he's ever seen. Jacob let out a choked gasp but his eyes weren't on Leah. Seth snapped back to the front realizing that Tamyra's eyes were also glowing that same faint yellow. She glanced back at the wolves before she transformed.

In Tamyra's place stood a large white panther. Seth couldn't help but observe how beautiful she looked and he felt his mouth opening in wonder. Most of the panthers stepped back, intimidated by the animal. The leadership set looked apprehensive, all except Veronica who hungrily looked over the panther. Tre was still on the ground, he looked completely awestruck. Just as soon as the panther appeared, it disappeared. Tamyra's naked body fell limp to the ground as did Leah's. Moments passed before Tamyra was once again fighting for consciousness. She looked at the alpha female exhausted.

"Well it's about time you claimed your birthright…isn't it Naptra?" Everyone's eyes went wide. Leah regained consciousness soon after but before she could question anyone on what was happening Orson began speaking.

"The panther pack recognizes your independence upon completion of the Blood Ceremony. Terrance I hereby anoint you Alpha Male of your rogue pack." Orson said this in a powerful voice that Seth recognized as being the alpha voice. Tre noticeably shuddered at the voice. Orson turned upwards to face the wolves. "We bid you farewell for now." With that the large army of panthers turned and disappeared back into the trees. Tre crawled towards his near lifeless sister. As soon as the pack released their hold, Seth bounded for the two. Leah shook her head before rising to her feet.

"Okay what the heck did I miss?"

Quil and Jacob ran after Seth towards the two hurting panthers. Leah starts to follow but not before catching the meaningful glance thrown between Sam and Embry as Sam's pack turned to leave. Seth was already holding Tamyra's trembling body close to his own. Leah went towards Tre who was staring at his sister.

"You-You're Naptra?! Are you insane? How long have you known?" Tre's voice was loud and trembling with anger. Seth glared at him while Tamyra attempted to speak.

"I knew all of 30 seconds before you did! I thought I was dead Tre! One minute I'm staring at the sky and the next I'm watching myself turn into some big white animal from way over there," She clumsily waved her arm back in the direction where the wolves were just standing," Took me all of five seconds to realize I was speaking through Leah!" So that's what I missed, Leah thought. Wait a min-

"You possessed me?!" Leah screeched. Tamyra revealed a nervous smile, "That is by far the freakiest thing I've ever heard! You-you eww! That is an insane breach of my privacy!" Leah yelled while narrowing her eyes.

"It was only for a few moments! I couldn't let Seth phase and Naptra is kind of stingy when it comes to control." Leah ran her hands through her hair frustrated.

"So what now? Everytime you turn into Naptra, I have to take a nap so you can talk?" Tamyra rapidly began shaking her head.

"It wont happen again, I'll let you stay in control of your own body." Tamyra assured her.

"Right, I'll believe that when I see it."

"Technically Leah you wouldn't-" Quil began.

"Shut up Quil!" Leah roared back. In her anger Leah hadn't noticed until now the silent stare down going on between Jacob and Embry. They were both standing at full height. Jacob looked expressionless despite his clenched jaw. Embry just looked embarrassed.

"Jake I don't know what to say." Embry began softly. Jacob opened his mouth to say something but Seth beat him to it.

"You can start by admitting how much of a two timing liar you are!" Seth's tone confused Leah. Everyone looked at him confused except for Quil who crossed his arms over his chest.

"What?" Embry asked.

"Yeah Embry why don't you enlighten us on those secret meetings you've been having with Sam." Quil suggested.

"What secret meetings?" Leah asked accusingly.

"Embry and Sam have been plotting to do something together behind your back Jake!" Seth said hurriedly. Jacob's anger spiked but his face didn't betray any emotion.

"Jake, Sam asked me-no pleaded with me-to come back to his pack. He wants me to be beta for a while. He's planning on stepping down as alpha and he knew you wouldn't want to lead all the wolves-"

"I believe his words were 'Jake's mind is not on LaPush'." Seth interrupted harshly.

"-he wants me to eventually take his place as alpha." Embry's statement silenced everyone. All eyes fell on Jacob who finally spoke through clenched teeth.

"So you and Sam knew about this? You two knew all along that you're Billy's bastard kid?" Jacob asked fuming.

"I didn't know that we were brothers until that beta sniffed me out." Embry said eyes downcast from Jacob's insult.

"Just because we have the same blood doesn't make us brothers." Jacob snapped back. At this Embry's head shot up.

"Yeah but I'd think after a decade of friendship and running in the same pack that makes us closer than blood." Now Embry was furious as he took two determined steps closer to Jacob who still stood his ground.

"That just makes you a really convincing liar Call." Jacob stated in an even tone. At this point Embry and Jacob were standing only inches from each other. Both were trying to control their breathing. Everyone was waiting to see who would phase first. Embry dropped his glare and shook his head.

"Forget it Black. We're done. Sam offers a trade in the packs, me for Collin and Brady." Embry said backing up.

"They're not one person." Leah stated offhandedly.

"Take it or leave it, either way I'm out." Embry said coldly ignoring Leah's comment.

"Take it." Jacob said quickly. Embry nodded his head before shaking it disgustedly in Seth and Quil's direction. He turned and ran back to the Reservation. Jacob calmed down considerably although no one dared speak to him.

"So….that went well?" Leah asked after a few moments of dead silence.

A/N: :O