Chapter 20

Ok, so here it is... the final chapter; which means the week count-down to my birthday begins. whoop.

Like I've mentioned before I'm working on a new fanfic and that should be up after my birthday- which gives me a break from uploading.

The room was open and spacious, clean lines and minimalist. It wasn't actually this that distracted me. It was the fact that t belonged to Dr Cullen. From my days in the emergency room, and his family. Funnily enough, now that I think about it, I had seen glimpses of them around school. Usually on their way out of school; heading to their cars while I sat on the bus.

There were six of them, all seniors; Edward and Bella, Alice and Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett; all similar to Dr Cullen and who I take to be his wife. All of them extremely pale with the same golden eyes; a contrast to the tanned pack. Yet beautiful none the less.

Dr Cullen, Carlisle when he insisted, and his wife, Esme, talked to us all quietly; the pack making themselves at home while us imprintees got something explained to us. Whatever we were to do, we were not to make assumptions, prejudices or ask questions to what we were to learn.

Emily sits on a white leather sofa, Kim and Rachel either side of her, myself, Lei and Kaya; Seth's new imprintee, at their feet on the floor. All of us sticking together; sisters until the end. Rosalie, Emmett, Alice and Jasper appear magically from nowhere. Two sets of smiles, one of light concentration and another of pure revulsion at the pack thanks to a blonde Rosalie. Man, she needs to back off.

Edward appears with Bella by his side, a toddler in his arms. To me they looked like a family, the small child a mix of both Edward and Bella, yet I never seen her pregnant. It was confusing none the least.

The child turns to face us, her curls bouncing as she wiggled towards Jacob, her arms out, reaching for him. Instantly we understood; this was Jacob's Nessie. Another sister to the ranks, a young one at that; but a sister none the less.

Jacob puts her down, letting her toddle towards us. To be fair it was more than a toddle, she could actually walk. A voice explains that she was more advanced for her years than she should be, she was conceived by Bella who gave birth to her when she was human. She was Edward and Bella's daughter.

Jacob and Bella had been close, best friends close, but her love for Edward, her husband [wtf?] outweighed her love for Jacob. He had been there when Edward left, he even confessed his love for her and yet it wasn't enough; she punched him in the face for this [hehe]. They really were better off as friends.

It was at this point, when Nessie was busy walking towards us that the doorbell went. Quil at the door with a cute Claire, who he had squealing in his arms.

Nessie reaches us, stopping in front of us, holding her hand out then pressing it to my cheek. The image of us hugging is projected into my mind. Pulling her hand away she awaits my reaction. In awe I hug, mirroring the image. This little child had me under her tiny thumb. She does the same first for Lei, then Kaya, Rachel, Kim and finally Emily, who settled her onto her knee. She seemed content to gently stroke Emily's scars then ask about how she got them, Emily telling her in a soft reminiscing voice, being careful not to scare the child.

Claire on the other hand was a bundle of three year old energy. Never stopping at one person for more than a minute or so, checking to see if Quil was close before moving on. By the time she reached us she had tired herself out and became content with a story of Emily's while sitting on Kim's knee.

This seemed to be what life was about. Putting aside our differences and diversities and yet celebrating them in a way.

The end result of life didn't matter, it's the journey that does. Our family and friends helping us decide who we are.

Family and friends are there no matter what, through everything.

My past had happened, and this little scene, the celebration of diversity, was a glimpse of what my future held.

The future is mine.

And thats it... the final chapter, albeit a short one, but the finale none the less.

Not much to say other than I hope you've enjoyed reading it, drop me a review if you want?

I'll be back soon, promise.

Much love,

Lorna =]