A/N: Thanks to Shadowcub I have an awesome idea for the story now, I know how I'm going to deal with this and I have the best ending and sequel ever! Thanks Shadowcub, I owe you one. I hope I don't offend any fans of the wolf pack with this chapter….or the next chapter…..or the ending. Well anyway, on with the show

Chapter eighteen: The wolf rebellion

Bracken sat at her desk and turned on her laptop, the laptop whirred as it sprang to life. The welcome message and wallpaper of the family made Bracken smile, she knew her old pack was doing great without her and she was happy as a Cullen. Bracken opened up her word processer and sat back in her chair, there was so much to write she had no idea where to start. Finally after a few minutes she sat forward and started typing….

Dear diary

Where to begin? So much has happened recently, it's kinda been crazy here. Well, my old pack's gone, packed up the next day like they promised. I kinda miss Cubby but they had to go, wherever they've gone to I know they're happy. Ok, so they moved on but then the wolves down at LaPush decide they want to give us a hard time. They haven't done anything just yet, we're all sat here waiting for them to strike…I think that's their plan, make us go crazy waiting. Well, we got sick of waiting for them so Edward decided to propose to Bella. We planned the wedding, had the wedding and they've gone on honeymoon. You'd think this was our happily ever after right? Well dear diary, you're all wrong. Ok, so while on their honeymoon, they decide to finally "do it". Only Bella got pregnant, she rang Rose up freaking out. Apparently Edward was so sure the baby was gonna end up killing Bella somehow, well they got off the plane and we were all there waiting. Rose pulled Bella to her and hasn't left her side since; Bella's got pretty weak though. Looks like the baby really is killing Bella, guess Edward was right after all.

Ok, so where was I? Oh yeah, Bella's getting sicker by the day. Jake's here all the time since he left his pack, got right in Sam's face about how he was using the baby as an excuse to wipe all of us out. He did this whole "Ephram Black's son was not born to follow Levi Uley's" thing; apparently he put Sam right in his place and ran off. Since then, he's been patrolling the edge of the grounds constantly. Kinda strange really, I can see him running now.

Bracken sat back in her chair and looked out the window; Jake made his fiftieth lap of the day past Bracken's window. Bracken stretched and scratched her head, neither of these movements was really needed….just a force of habit. She went back to the laptop and carried on typing…

Ok, so….oh yeah, Jake's been kinda like the family guard dog. Takes the attention away from me, which I'm kinda glad for. He's been winding up Rose to no end; she even bent a metal bowl to look like a dog bowl. Carved his name on it and everything! So here we are now, Bella's not really far along but looks like she's nearly ready to pop the kid out and we're waiting for the wolf pack to attack or something.

I just wish they'd do something already…

Bracken saved and turned off the computer, stood up and walked downstairs. Everyone was kinda antsy and you could cut the tension in the air with a knife, Bella occupied the living room with everyone edging around her. Bracken grabbed two Xbox controllers and sat down on the sofa, next to Bella's feet. "Ok, you kicked my ass yesterday but today I'm gonna get you back" Bracken laughed as she tossed one controller to Bella, Bella laughed and coughed at the same time "you're on Bracks, time to have your ass handed to you again". Edward walked in and reached to take the controller from Bella's hands "you're too weak to play video games Bella", Bracken growled "for fucks sake Edward, she laying down!" she shouted. Bella took the controller back and sighed "Edward, I'm laying down, I'm drinking blood, I'm being watched 24/7. What more can I do to make you relax?" Edward pinched the bridge of his nose "Bella, I won't relax until the baby is born" Edward sighed and turned to walk away. Bracken watched her brother walk away, he was definitely a broken man, and this baby was destroying him. Bella placed her hand on Bracken's and smiled as Bracken drew her attention back to Bella, they went back to playing the game and Bracken focused on making Bella happy. Alice stood in the kitchen and watched the two of them laugh and joke around while Esme cooked behind her, if anyone had an ability to make Bella feel better in an instant, it was Bracken. Something about the young wolf made everyone forget any problem they had, she could light up a room and remove the tension just by walking in. it was one of the many things Alice loved about her, the carefree and happy attitude she had despite such horrid abuse.

Esme stood behind Alice and smiled as she watched her daughter "Bracken has really helped the family since she's been here, we've all been better for it", Alice nodded and smiled "your right mom, she completes us we're all so much better for her being here". "Enough of the soppy shit you two, I know I'm totally awesome but instead of standing there worshipping me; just build a statue" Bracken laughed. Bella's car slipped into first place on the large plasma screen and she laughed "ready to get your ass handed to you?" Bracken shook her head "only one getting their ass handed to them is you dear sister of mine" the two of them laughed. Just as Bella's car raced across the finishing line, her tummy growled loudly and the baby kicked. Rose raced over to the kitchen, grabbed a plate of food from Esme and a glass of blood and raced back over to the sofa. Bella took the glass of blood and downed it in one go before taking the plate and starting on the meal, Bracken grabbed both controllers and set up ready for the next race as Bella ate the mini mountain on food on the plate. Rose scowled at Bracken "maybe Bella's had enough games or one day" she said, Bracken carried on setting up the race "maybe you and Edward should get the collective stick out of your asses and let her do what she wants to do for a change" she muttered. Rose growled at Bracken and clenched her fists, just as Rose was about to strike at Bracken, Emmett rushed into the room and grabbed Rose. Esme walked in and frowned at the both of them "you two need to learn to get along, Bella does not need any of this fighting" Esme glared at the both of them. Bracken hung her head "sorry mom" she said quietly. Jacob walked in and looked around at the scene in front of him "looks like I'm not the only one Blondie hates" he laughed, Bracken smiled "hell yeah, she's not exactly a dog person".

Seth was pacing in front of the clear water house nervously waiting for his sister, Leah walked up to the front door, pulling her top down as she did. Seth turned to Leah and walked up to her "we need to talk…. Alone" he whispered, Leah sighed and followed her brother into the woods. "Ok, talk Seth" she commanded as they reached the beach, Seth stopped on the sand and looked out towards the water "we're doing the wrong thing Leah" he said quietly. "What do you mean the wrong thing?" she asked as she looked at her brother in confusion, Seth turned to Leah "can't you feel it?" he whispered as if he was afraid of someone hearing him. Leah shook her head and stared at her brother "no, what?" she asked, Seth looked around before leaning closer "I can't explain it… something's telling me… we shouldn't be doing this" he whispered. Leah sighed "Seth, you need to stop looking up to the bloodsuckers. Jake only left the pack because he's still in love with Bella, this is where we belong", Seth sighed in frustration "I didn't say we didn't belong here, but we can't attack the Cullens… I can't explain it Leah, but I know we'll regret it if we do". Leah laughed "oh really, what's going to happen Seth? Are we all gonna pay or something?" Seth grabbed Leah's shoulders "we can't do this Leah. I'm leaving the pack, I'll come back when Sam calls off this attack" he said sadly. Leah looked her brother in the eyes, really looked at him. Finally it hit her "your serious, you're leaving us… leaving me".

Seth shook his head and kept the grip on his sister's shoulders "no Leah, not you… or mom. I'm still your brother… I'm only leaving them". Leah shook her head "you can't, Sam will never call off the attack. He'll sacrifice you and Jake to finally get rid of the Cullens". Seth pulled Leah into a tight hug "I'll only be at the Cullen's house with Jake; I'll come back as much as I can to see you and mom. I promise", Leah watched as her brother ran off into the woods. As soon as she heard the quiet howl from her brother, she felt tears run down her face. Leah hated to cry; crying was always a weakness to her. But Leah cried, she cried for her brother, she cried because she worried about him, but most importantly she cried because she'd miss him. Leah wiped her eyes and ran back to the house; she'd have to think about what to tell Sam. Leah stopped as her hand rested on the door handle, her mom, what would she tell her mom? Leah took a deep breath and walked into the house, her mom was stood in the kitchen cooking. "Um mom…can I talk to you?" Leah asked nervously, Sue Clearwater looked up from the chopping board and smiled "of course Leah, what is it?" Leah looked down as she thought for a second "Seth left, he went to go be with Jake and protect the vampires" she mumbled. It was a good job Sue had put down the kitchen knife, because she would have dropped it at that statement "what?" she shouted out. Leah winced at how loud her mother had gotten "he said we were doing the wrong thing, he said he was going to visit us as much as he can but he's not coming back to the pack until Sam calls off the attack". Sue glared at Leah "why didn't you stop him? Why didn't you make him stay here?" she screamed, Leah gripped the table that separated them "because he's old enough to make up his own mind mom! I can't stop him any more than you can!" she yelled. Sue sat down on a kitchen chair and sobbed with her head in her hands "my little boy", Leah walked around and moved to stand behind her mother "I know, he'll be ok. Jake's looking after him" she said as she placed her hands on her mom's shoulders. "I hope so" Sue replied as she patted Leah's left hand "I really hope he is"

Seth slowed down to a jog as he neared the Cullen compound, as he ran he listened to the sounds of the woods around him, hoping to hear Jake. What are you doing here Seth, go home Jake came out of the woods and stopped in front of Seth, blocking his path. Seth stopped and sat on the ground Jake, I want to join you and protect the Cullens, Jake tilted his head in confusion and what made you decide this Seth? It was only yesterday you were willing to follow Sam to the edge of the earth…wait, why can I hear you? I'm not part of the pack anymore. Seth stood and started pacing in front of Jacob I left the pack, I decided that until Sam changes his mind about the attack I won't have any part of it. Jake stood and looked at Seth for a while, studying his eyes to see if he was lying. Seth, you can't stay here. I don't want to lead a pack; I left all that behind me to… Jake started but was cut off by Seth. To watch Bella die, I know… but Jake I don't want to join your pack. I want to help you. I can't explain it… I just know I need to be here…Leah too Seth thought. Jake looked at Seth and tried to work out what the hell was going on, why did Seth and Leah need to be with the Cullens? How did Seth get the strength to go against the pack leader? None of it made sense but Jake decided to let it play out and see what happens. Fine Seth, you can stay here. But I'm not your leader Jake said with a huff, Seth smiled started jogging to the Cullen house Lets go Jake! He called with a howl. Jake shook his head and wondered if he made a mistake with this decision.

Sam let out a loud growl and slammed his fists onto the table "what the hell do you mean he's gone?" he shouted, "I mean what I said Sam, he left to help Jake" Leah said while all the other pack members cowered. Sam stood over Leah and glared down at her "go get him back, drag him here by his tail if you have to" Sam's voice dropped to a menacing tone. Leah took a step back and crossed her arms over her chest "no" was the only word that came from her, "no?" Sam growled "you dare say no to me?" Leah nodded, she suddenly felt as if a weight was slowly being lifted from her shoulders every time she said no to him, "I will do go get my brother, he is free to do as he sees fit Sam" Leah said clearly. The other members started backing away from Leah, worried that Sam's anger would be deflected to them. Sam's anger was raging, fist Jake had defied him and now Seth and Leah were following behind. Sam knew that in order to stop from losing the pack all together, he had to take control back and stop the defiant behaviour. "Leah" Sam's voice dropped to a low growl "I want you to go get your brother and bring him home now", he stood and waited for Leah to comply. In that one statement, Leah realised something. Seth was right; Sam had gone too far this time. Leah didn't know why exactly, but she knew that she needed to go be with her brother. And more importantly, she needed to be at the Cullen's compound. That last thought was one that she hated, but no matter how much she didn't want to be around the blood suckers, she knew she needed to be. "No Sam, no I won't get Seth. Actually, I need to go be with him. We'll come back when you come to your senses and call off the attack" Leah said with more confidence than she had ever felt in her life. All Sam could do was watch as Leah walked off into the woods; Sam knew something had to be done before it was too late.

Bella laid on the sofa while Bracken sat at her feet and read aloud, Bella winced as the baby kicked harder than she'd like. Bracken stopped reading to place her left hand on Bella's tummy "shhh baby, don't kick mommy" Bracken spoke in a soothing tone. Almost instantly the kicking stopped and the baby calmed down, Bella smiled as her eyelids drooped "how did you do that?" she asked. Bracken smiled "when Anastasia was pregnant with Cubby, I used to do the exact same thing to stop him kicking and clawing her", Bracken went back to reading Moby Dick aloud while Bella dropped off to sleep. Edward would spend every moment that someone was with Bella trying to work out a way to stop the baby killing Bella, nothing looked good and everything pointed to her death anyway Rose was doing everything in her power to make sure the baby was fine and everyone but Bella noticed that her actions were geared towards the baby's care more than Bella's. Bracken decided to be around Bella more than anyone so that Edward could be sure that no matter what, Bella's wellbeing would be looked after as well as the baby. That involved, playing computer games, reading aloud to both Bella and the baby, playing music for her, watching T.V and anything else she needed. All things Bracken loved to do, making her feel more like a much needed member of the family and not just a new addition. Jake, Seth and Leah took to guard dog duties, taking the role very seriously. None of them entered the house much, except to eat food prepared by Esme. Even Leah, who couldn't stand any vampire, would venture into the house long enough to eat something home cooked.

Just as Bracken was finishing Moby dick and Bella had fallen asleep, the front door knocked. Esme went to the front door while Bracken put the book away, "Bracken. There's someone here for you" Esme said as she walked into the living room, followed by two other people. Bracken turned around and her jaw dropped at the two figured she saw standing there, "Anastasia, Cubby" was all she could say. Cubby stepped forward, in just a few short weeks he had grown so much. He wasn't the small boy only a few weeks ago hung off her ankle; he was turning more into a young man. His body had changed, he was more muscled, his height had increased, and his face had taken on a more adult appearance. It seemed that taking over the pack had altered his body. Cubby stepped forward and bowed his head quickly "Bracken, Frankie's dead"

Bracken felt like she was going to be sick.

A/N2: OK, so….. What did you guys think? Does anyone remember who Frankie was? Maybe I need to do another flashback in the next chapter, been a while since we had one. To be honest I think I do need to do one to explain what's going on, I'll fit one in. not many chapters left until I get started on the follow on story, probably 2 chapters left. You'll understand why when I get to the end of the last chapter. So reviews, suggestions, comments? All are appreciated. Big love and thanks to all my fans and to everyone who's added me to their alert lists. All you guys rock!