She stood there so calm that I could practically see it rolling off of her. Having watched everything that had gone on in front of her only moments ago I had expected her to be freaked out beyond anything, but she was so calm. If Jasper wasn't lying there on the ground still trying to regain his strength of sorts I would have thought it was his influence over her. We walked over towards them as she started whispering some chant or rhyme, her calm reflected on those around her. I watched as Jasper and Alice were able to gain control of their instincts as we reached them to the point where I would have thought they would have gone to sleep... if they could that was. But what blew my head was that she was able to help him without even watching what she was doing. How the hell was she doing all this after everything she had gone through for the last week let alone the last hour or however long we've been out here for?

The silence was deafening when we turned, I could see everyone standing there watching what was going on, and the questions that were forming in their heads. I was sure that once everything had been finished they wouldn't be silenced. Hell I had some of my own to ask, but right now I needed to focus on what she was going to do. As I held her as close while still allowing her wings movement we walked over to those who had helped us. I could see that pack watching the faces of everyone around them as they looked at Bella for the first time for some and the angel inside her as they were one.

"Are you okay Bella?" Esme asked as she walked over towards the two of us. I felt Bella's sudden intake of breath to Esme's sudden movement and the speed that she was able to move. While she still was somewhat pacing herself she no longer held the facade of human mother here. She looked suddenly alarmed as she took the involuntary breath before a soft smile graced her face. She reminded me of those old 50's sitcom mom's where the apron was tied around her waist and always looked so put together. Though she wasn't so together right now with a few scars across her arm and her clothes ripped in places.

"I think so. But you're not. May I?" Bella's soft hands reached out to grasp Esme's arm. It was Esme's turn to look shocked as Bella reached out to take hold of where she had been bitten. "I'm sorry you felt this pain." Bella whispered before she placed her hand over one of the bite marks.

A soft glow erupted from where Bella's hand touched Esme's arm. It only lasted a few seconds but the effect was other-worldly. It was like watching that northern lights thing where you just had to watch no matter how many times you had seen the display of colours. Slowly Bella's hand moved to cover other bites, taking only seconds to cover them before she moved on to the next one. I was fascinated by how only her touch was able to remove all traces of the bites, and I was sure the venom that was released into Esme's arm to cause the scar.

No-one moved, we just watched fascinated in the simple touch that momentarily blinded you then would vanish only taking the marks that had been visible only seconds before. Softly she cupped Esme's face before she turned further into the group; her eyes not resting on any particular one, just taking everything in. Gently she squeezed my hand, as she started walking further within the group. As she closed the distance between them and us, I could feel the pull towards her grow; it wasn't like the pull I have with the imprint, it was more like a natural and flawless pull. I was sure that everyone could feel it.

"Leah..." she whispered towards my sister. I watched as the two of them had some sort of silent conversation. With a slight nod of her head, Bella apparently told my sister something she cherished, as seconds later she wrapped he arms around her shoulders and gently but tightly crushed Bella to her.

"Thank you." It was soft, but I was sure that none of us would have thought those words would have fallen from Leah's mouth only months ago. Yet not only did those words tumble, but tears ran down her cheeks too. Whatever it was that passed between the two of them obviously meant something more than just comfort.

"It's not my place to say Sam. But let her have her moment." Bella's voice rang through the clearing, no longer whispering to each person that she shared words with others. While Bella didn't take her eyes off of my sister, I saw the gently nod from Sam acknowledging whatever was going on. "You'll know when she's ready to tell everyone." I jumped when Bella's voice ran through my head. The soft giggle from Bella didn't help either since I heard some of the others laugh too. Guess I'll just have to get used to the whole mind reading thing after all.

"Bella this is Eleazar, he'd like to have a few words with you when you're ready." Carlisle's voice echoed around everyone, but it brought a few growls from some of the other wolves, not just me. Whatever they wanted her for could wait; she was part of the pack. I felt as her hand lay across my chest.

"It's because of me that the ruler's of their world have been destroyed, because of me that anarchy will run free if there isn't order put in place quickly. They're not going to take me away, they just want guidance. It's the least I can do since you all risked your lives for Me." as she spoke I could feel the wolf inside me slowly back down. Her eyes didn't leave mine until she saw whatever it was she was looking for. A small smile creeping on her features as the rumble in my chest died down.

"Tomorrow morning would be fine Carlisle. At the border." She continued not taking her eyes from me. "But if you don't mind I'd like for you to stay around since you were close to Marcus with your time at Voltori. He may need your help with the news before I set him free." She finally turned and looked towards the horde of vampires behind us, as those who had stepped aside stood around Marcus freely. It was amazing to watch how these guards had stepped aside, but were still loyal towards the one leader that was willingly going to his death. I couldn't imagine how he must feel having to have survived so long without his mate at his side. Now that I had Bella with me, safe I knew I wouldn't be able to survive like he has. I barely made it through the past week without her being beside us.

"Of course Bella; whenever you're ready." He replied wrapping Esme in his arms once more.

"It's okay Bells; we heal fast." Colin's voice brought me back to what was standing, or more specifically sitting in front of us. Brady was lying there on the ground being cared for by both Jared and Jake. His eyes closed and his arm shattered. There was no way his arm was going to heal correctly, it may be used but it won't ever be the same. Our ability to heal was a blessing, but right now it was more of a curse. Even with surgery done but Carlisle there is no way he would heal right.

"Crap!" I think all of us just about dropped our jaws when Bella cussed at seeing Brady like that. "What I'm not all angel you know." She growled out causing Embry and Paul to laugh. I just shook my head and let her hand go since she was pulling on it. I felt straight away the loose of contact between us; the slight ache in my chest being easily pushed aside as I watched Bella drop to her knees beside our pack brother.

"Hold him still." She all but commanded. As Jake and Jared held Brady down; both trying to put as much weight on him without causing more damage, I stood behind Bella. I needed to be close to her if I couldn't have that contact with her.

Slowly, as if he knew something was going on, Brady opened his eyes and just stared at Bella; their eye contact not breaking as she began to run her hands across his arm over and over again. I watched as relief slowly crept on his face and his breathing slowed down to almost normal.

"Let him rest." She smiled as she stood, watching as he fell asleep in front of everyone.

As she turned towards those watching I knew what was coming. I didn't like it nor was I going to let her go do this on her own.

"When you are ready Marcus, we'll go for a walk and I'll tell you everything before I set your soul free to join hers." With a nod of her head, she pointed towards the mountains where a small alcove was hidden 20 miles from here.

I was disgusted with the fact that while I was so wrapped up in watching the battle that happened before me concerning the vampires, I had let a wolf get hurt and lay there in that pain for heaven knows how long. I should have paid more attention to what was going on around me than I had. I felt his pain, but I didn't realize that it was so severe that it was like a puzzle that would never sit right.

As I knelt there beside him I couldn't help but apologize over and over again, he was in too much pain to hear the words but I had hoped that he felt and saw that I was truly sorry that he had to be hurt to save my life.

My hands felt warm as I slowly brushed his injured arm, feeling as the bones slid around to their correct place. It was so different than it was for Jasper. The simple melding of the body parts was easy for Jasper, but Brady could feel the movement of the fragments just as I could. I wasn't sure if by looking at me that it helped him to handle the discomfort of the bone moving or not, but it did seem to relax him to a point.

Finally as he rested it was time to bring peace to Marcus's torment. It was clear as day the minute that Chelsea's gift had darkened his soul and the pain of living through the thousands of years without his mate had caused him great pain. But before I could truly release him I had to let him know what had happened to his beloved Didyme. I feared what the consequence of this knowledge would be before; I knew he would seek out those responsible for her death just as sure as I would any other mate. But I also feared what would happen if he knew before it was time. They would destroy him without him knowing the full story. Their sadistic frame of mind underlying every thought and move they made. Sacrificing something without truly knowing what it was that was taken away from this world.

I felt the change in the air as Seth once more phased and stood beside me. He was definitely not going to let me do this on my own, nor would I leave without him beside me. What was slightly funny... well not so much as slightly but completely; was that he lowered himself so I could ride him? I wanted to laugh, but I understood. As much as I wanted to feel the power of my wings as I took flight, I needed his touch as much as he needed mine. I was becoming exhausted and I knew that I would need to save what little strength that I had left to help Marcus.

The heated hands of Embry helped lift my up onto Seth's back. My wings quivered as he slightly brushed against the feathers. The new sensation bringing them to expand momentarily before they once more relaxed at my sides, before he stepped back and phased to join us as we made the journey to a secluded place visage in the mountains.

As we ran I found peace in the wind wrapping around me, caressing the curve of each wing and tickled as it found the small gaps between each feather. I wrapped my hand in the shortened hair that covered Seth's neck, grounding myself to his large back. I saw as greens and browns whipped past us as we moved towards our destination. Blond, black and brown streaked around us as Carlisle, Marcus and Eleazar ran beside us. Closing my eyes I just let myself drift away in the nothingness that had taken hold of my mind.

Minutes or maybe even hours past until we came to a stop in the middle of the two surrounding mountains. The peace and tranquility crept around me as I watched as those who stood before me took in the severity of what they were about to hear.

"Marcus, please understand that I don't want to sound rude or childish but I have to ask how much you truly knew about your two brothers?" his head snapped towards me so fast that if it was me I was sure that I'd have broken my neck easily. As it was I rubbed my neck as if it was me that had turned so fast.

"Truly since everything ended only moments ago I had very little I had been involved within the coven." To say I was shocked would be a lie; truthfully I knew the extent to what they had kept from him.

"Did you know that they had mates too once, but they chose to destroy them before they could be used against them?" I saw the reaction but I was quite surprised that none of them knew the true extent to their evil ways. Without warning I felt the strong arms of Seth wrap around me as Embry stepped forwards, effectively blocking me from view.

"My brothers would never be that cruel to their mates. They had been looking for them since they turned Me." he growled out. I understood his anger, and really it was going to be an emotional experience for all concerned. If it wasn't for Jasper's injuries and need to fully recover from what had just transpired I would have begged for his help if I needed to.

"It was before you were turned by them Marcus. They viewed mates as weapons to be used against those they wanted to command over. The threat to a mate would bring any man to his knees. They knew this and manipulated those to their advantage." I over Embry's shoulder as he searched my eyes for deceit; I knew he would find nothing but honesty.

"They made a pack with each other to protect each other, knowing that they would kill for the other more than any other person... including their mate. They hungered for power, and would use anything to gain that power. It was not long after Chelsea's arrival to Voltora that your dear ate was taken away from you in some surprise attack." A deep and feral growl grew in his chest as he put the details together, understanding flashing on Carlisle's and Eleazar's face. As quickly as they could I watched as the two friends held Marcus in place as Embry phased only a few steps away from me.

"I am so sorry Marcus. Not only did they destroy a beautiful woman to gain control they also destroyed what they had searched for, for over a thousand years. Only one other angel other than my mother gave her wings up to be with the one who she loved. Her name was Didyme Contessa De'Gario. When she was turned only hours later she lost all but one fact of her previous life; her name.

"She had a power that Aro thought to be useless except for her ability to keep you with them she was a weakness in their eyes. The moment that they had Chelsea's loyalty her demise was arranged. But in her final moments her memories came back. Through watching those memories did they find out about us, that the eternal innocent one's existed." As he collapsed I turned. His grief was personal, and as much as I wanted to take his pain and suffering from him I couldn't. He needed to feel the true words in his very soul. Slowly Seth's hand caressed my face, his thumb tracing circles just below my eye.

"Will I see her once you have set my very being free?" Marcus's voice broke my heart. His pain over shadowing every other feeling that had been thrown around in this small gathering.

I smiled; I knew what was waiting for him. I was glad that Edward wasn't here to see this to hear what I was going to show him. It was something that would be intended for only Marcus to know. His final fear at rest. Slowly he closed his eyes as images of the blond beauty took over my vision. Her clear blue eyes sparkling at the long awaited reunion of her mate once more. Her hair softly flowing behind her as she reached her hand towards the man she had been waiting for to touch her once more.

"Yes." One word changing everything around us once more. His smile was blinding, his heart though long since dead was lighter than it had been for so long. Looking up towards Seth I slowly removed myself from his strong embrace and made my way towards the center of the alcove. He matched my pace, his eyes holding a peace that I was sure none of those in this clearing had ever seen before. "Close your eyes." I whispered softly as he placed a soft kiss on my hand. Seth's soft growl notwithstanding the silence was beautiful.

"Thank you angel." Three words that would be his last.

A/N: Well I guess that none of us saw that that was coming. Who'd a thought that Didyme was an angel?

Now I know you were all probably hoping that I would put in the whole setting Marcus's soul free in this chapter and I was seriously thinking about it too. But come on over 3000 words for one chapter is pretty decent if I do say so myself. I know I've written longer chapters before but it really needs it's own chapter to give the full effect.

How many of you liked the way that Brady proved himself after causing the initial run from Bella in chapter 13? I know I loved writing it.

On a side note, the Just A Kiss Contest opens for voting on the 10th of this month. Go and check it out, I have an entry in it but there are some really great stories there.

Happy 4th of July all you American readers of WAFTT, have a wonderful Independence Day.

So until next time.

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Dee