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Epilogue

Jacob POV

It should be soon, Sam told me.

We had been outside the Clearwater home at different times for the last two weeks. Everyone felt that it was only a matter of time before Seth joined us and we wanted to be here to welcome him into the brotherhood. We were both saddened and excited to have him become a member because it was a rite of passage being a descent son of the first wolf.

Sam and I were in wolf form so that when Seth came out we would be able to communicate with him while the others were gathered around ready to phase should the need arise. We didn't know if or how fast Seth might take off.

I remembered when I had finally changed. I hadn't known what was coming like Seth did but Sam and the others had been there to help. I had run out of the house terrified to find a huge wolf standing in my yard and relieved to find that I wasn't alone. I had taken off running but the sound of their voices in my head had calmed me more than I would have thought. Sam had reminded me that I wasn't alone, that they were here for me and that everything would be alright.

Things had changed so much since that night but one thing had stayed the same; Bella. Or more accurately my thoughts about Bella. She had been all I could think about at that time and she still was. True our relationship had changed quite a bit since then but she was still my best friend and I still loved her. I just had to let her go. However I was glad that she hadn't moved yet.

I still divided my time between the Cullens, the hospital and here. And I would be glad when Charlie came home next week and Seth changed because I was getting sick of feeling so scattered. Once these two things were done then I could relax and only split my time between the Cullens and Charlie's.

It completely surprised me that I could feel comfortable in that house. There is no way that if you told me two months ago that I would be practically living in a house filled with vampires I wouldn't have laughed right in your face but that was what I was doing. I didn't like the fact that Bella was one of them or that she had gone back to Edward but for all their faults they were pretty nice.

Emmett treated me just like a younger brother and even laughed when I teased Rosalie which I did a lot. Out of all of them she was my least favorite although Jasper still kept his distance most times. We never wrestled like Emmett and Jasper loved to do because there was the possibility that natural instincts would kick in and we wouldn't be having fun as much as trying to kill each other. Esme feed me better than Billy had ever tried and she was a wonderful cook. I had even taken some home to Billy and he had started to put in request for his next meal. Carlisle saw this as an opportunity to enhance the relationship between the vampires and the wolves and would always let me know that I wasn't the only one invited over. He was so interested in us that at first I had become suspicious but then Bella explained how he just loved to learn. That it was a passion of his and I relaxed.

The two most surprising relationships I had developed were with Alice and Edward. Alice was like the sister you didn't really want because she was so hyper but you love her because you just can't help it. She took me shopping and warned me when I might be needed with the other wolves. At first it was weird having her walk past me and just let me know what was going to happen but I've sort of gotten use to it and she has to be the funniest person to talk to next to Bella because you never knew what she was going to say. I guess seeing the future at a moment's notice would do that to you.

Then there was Edward. He had welcomed me as if I was an extension of Bella. He wanted to know everything about me and that I was doing alright. It was like he was nervous that if something happened to me then something would happen to Bella. If Emmett treated me like a younger brother than Edward treated me like a son. He invited me along with them hunting which I had yet to accept. The thought of watching Bella attack a deer while funny was just something I wasn't ready to see yet. He had helped me decorate the attic as my own. Granted Alice had it almost done by the time we realized what she was doing but he had helped with the little touches. He did everything he could to keep me around and happy. It was quite generous of him. Of course if I had been the one to get the girl I guess I could have been generous too.

Which always brought my thoughts back to Bella. We weren't where I thought or hoped we would be but we were closer than ever. We talked for hours every day and she told me just about everything and I could share with her the same way. We rode our bikes most days and I didn't get any prizes as good as the first time but she always made sure I had something for winning. She was worried for Seth letting me know how much he had reminded her of me when they first met. If I was late showing up she would call me on the new cell phone that I had courtesy of the Cullens. Perks of knowing a group of vampires that never age and have an unlimited supply of money. If I had thought we were best friend before we were more than that now and although I didn't get to spend every night next to her or kiss her whenever I wanted I was happy with the relationship we had found.

Do you sense that, Sam questioned.

I put the thoughts of Bella and the Cullens out of my head and focused on the voices and emotions coming from the house before us. I could feel anger rising and I could hear Sue begging someone to calm down.

"Oh God no" I heard my father exclaim in a voice that was filled with pain and fear. Something was wrong. It had to be. He had been expecting Seth to change, we all had, there would be nothing for him to be afraid of unless something had gone wrong.

Something's not right, I let Sam in on my theory.

We should send someone in – Sam

They would have to phase for us to tell them and I don't think we have enough time. I guess we could catch their attention and motion for them to head inside.

I'll send Jared. Paul is too much of a hot head. – Sam

Good choice, I agreed with Sam but he never got the chance to do anything. Within minutes of our conversation ending we were hit with new thoughts, new worries.

What the hell? Why am I looking down at Billy and my mother? Did I just knock over the couch? My body feels so weird. Why is Seth looking at me in shock? The voice we heard was achingly familiar. I looked over to Sam to see his eyes had widened and he was back on his haunches. This was not expected and it would be the hardest on him.

A tall, lean, sandy brown wolf barreled out of the door and pause to look into our awaiting eyes. Sam couldn't raise his head to look over at the animal standing before us so I had to step into the leadership position I had never wanted.

Relax, I tried to make my voice as calm as I could. Ironically I thought of Carlisle in that moment and how he was able to put you at ease with nothing more than a hello. Everything is going to be just fine.

Jake? The wolf looked at me with confusion registering in their new eyes. Why can I hear you? What's happening to me?

I'll explain everything but you have to stay calm. Again I glanced at Sam. He hadn't moved since we realized in wasn't Seth that had changed.

Jake if you don't start explaining what is going on I am going to rip you apart and right now I feel as if I could.

I know. It's the anger. That must be what caused the change.

What change? The eyes darted around.

Leah, I'm sorry, Sam spoke for the first time since she walked out. I'm so sorry.

Sam? She looked at the wolf now standing next to me. What the hell are you two talking about? And why is everyone staring at me?

Leah you're a wolf, I told her. You're one of us now.

Bullshit, she wailed at me.

Look down at yourself, I motioned with my head toward her legs. Tell me how you can hear my thoughts and Sam's if we are lying to you?

I saw her eyes look over her body. Her head jerked up to stare down Sam. You did this to me. She was screaming. You turned me into some sort of freak. Breaking my heart wasn't enough you had to make it so that no one would ever what me again. How dare you? How dare you?

She jumped from the porch and threw herself again Sam. She was biting and clawing against him and he was doing nothing to defend himself. He just lay there letting her have her revenge.

Jared and Paul phased before I could stop them seeing as I was busy trying to pull Leah off Sam. What the hell is going on? Paul was questioning.

I hate you, I hate you, Leah hadn't stopped screaming at Sam since she found out that she had been the one to change not Seth.

Was that…? Jared's surprised voice asked.

Help me get her off him, she was moving faster than I could manage alone.

Her? Embry had obviously joined in.

Is that Leah? Quil asked last.

Yes, Jared had moved to help and we both finally had a hold on her.

I'll kill you for this Sam, She screamed at him. I'll kill you.

Leah you have to calm down, I let Embry take my place holding her back while Quil, Paul and I stood between her and Sam. He didn't do this to you. We were expecting Seth not you. As far as any of us knew no women had ever become wolves but that doesn't change anything. You are still our family.

Are you serious? She was looking at me now instead of Sam. Everything has changed. I'm a wolf for pete's sake. What the hell am I suppose to do now? Who is ever going to want me now?

I knew these were valid questions and I had no answers for any of them. How could I? I had thought I had found my soul mate only to have her changed into the one thing I had been put on this earth to destroy. Could I reassure her that someone would be there for her when I wasn't sure I still believed that myself.

Even in her changed state I had to say that Leah was the most beautiful wolf I had seen. It was like she glowed or something. I couldn't deny that any man would be lucky to have her.

Leah everything is going to be alright but you need to calm down so that you can change back and we can explain everything.

I wasn't sure if she would be able to manage the transition back. It had taken almost a day for me to change back into myself that first time and Quil had been almost as long but it had seemed longer because I had wanted to be with Bella.

We stood out there for as long as it took. Watches didn't really go well with wolf transformations so we had no way of knowing. Our only clue was that the sun had set long ago by the time that Leah finally looked like she was calm enough to pull the wolf back in. I ducked away to change back so that I would be able to talk to her when she came out of it while the other changed back.

By the time I returned Leah was standing there instead of the wolf. Jared and Embry were still next to her but they had dropped their hold and where standing there with mouths open. I looked to see the same look reflected on Paul and Quil's face. Sam just looked more in pain then he had when Leah had attacked him. I looked back at Leah and then I understood my brothers.

She was naked. Sure we all had gone through this in the beginning but it was different being surrounded by other men. Now we had a woman in our mist and I could see that this wasn't going to go well at all. I didn't mean to stare but she was amazing. I had only seen one other woman without clothing but Bella and I had been so young then and it was nothing like looking at Leah.

"Leah, you're um…" I motioned to her body and she looked down gasping and running back into the house.

The others went to change back and then we all waited outside until it was safe to go in. My cell phone vibrated in my pocket and I pulled it out to see that I had missed seven phone calls and had a new text message.

To: Jake

From: Bellababy

Where are you Jakey? We have to talk. I need you as soon as you're free.

I wanted to run off to her right then but I knew that I had a responsibility to the pack right now. Sam was basically catatonic and with being the second in command this whole transition was going to fall right to me. I hated leaving Bella without me but I had to accept that she had others to take care of her now when I couldn't be there and Leah needed me to. Still it was Bella.

To: Bellababy

From: Jake

I'll be there as soon as I can.

I closed my phone and proceeded inside to wrap this up as fast as I could so that I could get to Bella. I guess I was right; some things never changed and they never would.

AN: I hope you have enjoyed this little project of mine and I hope that you will continue along with me when the next installment comes out. Meanwhile, I have a new story that I would love for you to check out. It's called "Kidnapped" and the first two chapters will be out tomorrow. I look forward to hearing from you all not just for the new story but for the ending of this one. As always, don't make me blue please review :).