Second Chance
Chapter 19
Bella's meeting with the Volturi.
I had just talked to Johnny H. and he had informed me of what had happened. I was upset, but I knew the original witch will make sure things would work out. I also knew that Bella was going to be upset. She was a worrier my Bella especially if I gave her enough time to think about things. She'll see things that are not there and worry about things that won't happen. It's better if she just stops thinking about things altogether. It was then that I heard the front door open and I walked into the living room as Bella ran to me and jumped into my arms. Damn, she's been thinking again I thought to myself. I carried her to my room and sat down on the bed and held her close until she calmed down some.
"What's wrong Bells?" I ask as she pulled away with the look of confusion in her eyes.
"Didn't Johnny tell you?" she asked.
"Yes, he told me what happened and what will happen tomorrow, but it sounds like it's pretty cut and dry honey, why are you so upset?"
"Jake I'll be taking on the Volturi, I'm not strong enough to fight them," she whimpered. I shook my head and sighed.
"Bella didn't Johnny tell you that the original witch will be in control?" she was quiet for a few minutes and then nodded her head. "So I ask again. Why are you so upset?"
"Well, what if I do something that will screw something up for her?" I shook my head.
"Bella, stop!, just...stop thinking of things that will go wrong and put your faith in the original witch, let her do the driving. She might be in your body but she'll be in control you won't be able to take control if she doesn't want you to. It will be like watching through your eyes but she'll be doing the driving. Do you understand. She nodded.
"I won't be able to control my body?" she asked. I shook my head.
"No Bells, you will remember everything, but she will be in control.
"That's what Johnny said,"
"Okay, so what's wrong...didn't you believe him?"
"Yeah, I guess but I got to thinking and…,"
"See that's your problem, Bells, you think to much only to make yourself worry more about things that can't possibly happen. Stop thinking Bella, just let it go and let the original witch take over, okay?" she nodded her head.
"Okay, now let's get out there we have a meeting to get through so we'll be ready for tomorrow,"
"Okay, Jake, I'm sorry," she said kissing him softly on his lips.
"It's okay, Bells let's go," he said as he got to him feet and lowered Bella to the floor and walked into the living room hand in hand. He was surprised that everyone was there already. Sitting in one of the chairs and pulled Bella onto my lap as Johnny and Old Quil started the meeting.
They explained to the Elders, and the rest of the pack what had happened and what was about to happen. It seemed as though everyone understood and agreed to Johnny's plan. I stood up and place Bella in the chair and took the floor when they finished, telling everyone where they were to stand with the wolves being the primary support for the original witch and Bella. Once that was taken care of everyone left with Johnny telling Bella yet again that everything will be alright.
The one thing I didn't like was that Bella would be coming on the field without me, led there by Johnny H. and Old Quil, but there wasn't to much I could do about it, the original witch had to incorporate herself into Bella and I guess she could only do that at Old Quil's for some odd reason, but that was okay. I had to be with my pack so I would wait patiently for her to appear.
This morning Bella woke up a little different. She didn't seem to be worried about anything and I wondered if the original witch hadn't already started the process of taking over Bella's body. As a matter of fact when I dropped her off into Johnny H. capable hands she went with a smile and a kiss from me for good luck. It made me feel a little weird, but I was glad she wasn't stressing any longer.
I left my truck at Old Quil's and headed off into the forest, phased and ran to the field where we trained quite a bit and found almost everyone there. I made sure everyone was in their rightful places and ask if anyone had any question. When none came I made them understand that this was the Woodwitche's ball game and we only get involved if she asked for it. They all agreed and we waited for Bella/Lana, Johnny H. and Old Quil to join us.
When they finally appeared my eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw Bella walk on the field followed by the Johnny H. and Old Quil. She was beautiful, but different somehow.
Her hair seemed longer and it was almost as black as mine. She had it in a long thick braid that hung down to the bend of her knees. Her eyes weren't chocolate brown any longer either. They were volatile and they glowed a bright green.
She was wearing this long gown and looked ancient, almost like something from medieval days, even one side of both her sleeves hung down way past her hands and flowed in the wind as she gracefully walked to the middle of the field. The gown gathered at the waist and the dark green velvet attached skirt fell to the ground, it looked heavy to wear, but beautiful. While I was admiring Bella the bloodsuckers must have appeared and I was shocked that I didn't even know they were there...what kind of Alpha was I to not even notice, I thought to myself.
When Bella faced the bloodsucker, the supposive rulers of the vampire world, and then she turned to me and gave me this weird smile, I knew then that this was not my imprint. Oh it was Bella's body alright, but someone else was driving.
The Elders were spread out in a u-shape behind her as Old Quil joined them, but we, the pack took our place at her side also spread out. Johnny H. took his place on my other side staring down the bloodsuckers I'm sure they didn't know who he was. If they had known I'm sure they would have been frightened. You see the Guardians have a treaty with these leeches if they leave us alone we'll leave them alone, and they are definitely not leaving us alone, but Johnny H. seemed to be leaving this up to Bella or the Woodwitch and I'm pretty sure it's her in charge at the moment and it was then that she chose to speak, her voice sounded almost out worldly but still soft with an edge of power in her voice. I was frightened for her yes, but I knew what my angel could do, but I still couldn't help the fear that spread through my body knowing that my imprint was facing off with the supposively most dangerous vampires of the world, these Woodwitch may be driving, but that's still my Bella's body.
"Why are you hear Vampire?" She asked staring straight at the dark haired leach who seemed to be their leader. He smiled and I could tell he was evil by the turn of his lips.
"You must be Isabella. It is a pleasure to finally meet you, I've heard so much about you and have longed to make your acquaintance," he said.
It made me wonder why or even how he knew my mate. I looked around eyeing each of the bloodsuckers and when I looked into the eyes of the little pixie I knew then how they knew of Bella.
I saw a look of satisfaction on the pixies face like she was finally getting what she wanted. Her so called brother stood behind her with that same look, and I couldn't wait to see them after this was over, for I knew they wouldn't be wearing that look much longer which caused me to give them that same look and the smirk of knowing better.
"And how is it you know of Isabella?" Lana asked.
The dark haired vampire looked over at the Cullen's before turning back to Bella before answering. "Oh we have our ways," he smirked.
"If you are referring to the Cullen's they know nothing of me or her," she said talking about herself in the second sense, but the leeches didn't catch on obviously.
"Oh I beg to differ. They know quite enough about you, for instance they know your name, and the youngest one believes you to be his mate," he replied causing me to growl at the leech who dares to claim my Bella as his. "They also know that you carry a gift. That in itself is very alluring to us especially when it come to light as a human.
"So you believe I am a human?" Bells says speaking in short sentences not giving anything away.
"Are you saying that you are not?" the dark haired leech asked. Bella/Lana smirks at him and softly shakes her head in a not believing what she is hearing.
"Again I ask you why are you here?" She asked. The dark haired leech smiles again and looks to his party of leeches before looking back to my Bella.
"I think I've already answered that question. I just wanted to meet you."
"Well, you have done so, so now you may take your leave," Bella/Lana tells him as she stares at the dark haired leech.
He smiles and shakes his head as he looks at the very young little blonde who looks like she's ready to pounce at any given moment.
I notice that the little blonde shakes her head as if answering an unspoken question.
He then smiles before looking back at my imprint.
"No, I'm afraid I can't do that. You see young Edward here claims that you are his mate and my brother, Marcus here by my side has a gift as well, he can read bonds and he confirms Edward's claim that you are truly his mate. So it stands to reason that you belong with young Edward. So you must come with us and join him in our world."
Bella/Lana looks over at Edward and chuckles, and then looks back to the dark haired leech. Bella is still wearing her smile when she answers his comment, but slowly loses her smile to a scowl.
"I belong to no man, although Isabella does have a mate, the Alpha of this pack that you see before you, Isabella is his imprint, he stands beside me as we speak. Your brother and Edward lies," she says.
I heard a growl and looked over to see it was Edward. I also hear the Cullen's father figure say his name and when I look over at them I see the leader of the Cullen family leaning in and whisper something into his ear, but I can't hear what their saying.
"That is very strong words, Isabella, and we do not take kindly to be spoken to in such a manner. You need to learn you place young one. I am Aro Volturi leader of the vampire world, you will speak to me thus or face the consequences," he said angrily. Bella gives him a smirk before answering him.
"We are not vampire so your demands mean nothing to us, they do not work here, and seeing that you are on our land I demand that you leave this place and never step foot on our ground again," Bella/Lana orders as the sound of her words rattles the trees as her powers begin to show themselves. Aro which he calls himself took a step back as do all his followers and looks around. His followers seem afraid, but Aro smiles evilly and turns back to Bella.
"Yes, you are as powerful as Alice and Edward says. I will take great pleasure in taking you back to our castle."
It is after this that I hear Bella mumbling something under her breath, and I see the tree root push their way from the ground and wrap themselves around the bloodsucker ankles. The blonde bloodsucker to his left I believe to be his other brother says his name, but Aro puts his hand up to quiet the leech, but he whispers something to the dark haired leech any way.
"Aro this is a mistake, we should leave this place," he whispers.
"We will be fine, Caius, just keep your tongue, and let me handle this," he whispered back to his brother. He straightens up to his full height pulls his shoulders back and lifts his chin in defiance, and continues to talk to Bella/Lana.
"Do you think these brambles will hold us my dear," he says as he wrestles to free himself and becomes agitated when he can not.
"You will stand firm, and listen to what I have to say, and then you will take your leave from this place and never return," Bella/Lana says in a more powerful voice. Aro looks around at his minions trying to find someone to help him free himself, but finds that not only is he pinned to the ground but every vampire that stands behind him are in the same predicament.
"These brambles as you call them are what holds the dead underground, you can not free yourselves from them," she says leaving what is obvious unsaid. She pauses watching the leeches try to free themselves and then continues.
"You were told to leave us to ourselves, but you are hungry for power and would do whatever it takes to gain more. You are evil and deceitful and you must pay for your deceit," Bella/Lana began as she brings her hand up and snaps her fingers as a light appears dimly at first and then become brighter and brighter until the light is so bright that it begins to burn our eyes causing us to shield them from the brightness, and when it begins to dim we find a creature standing before us, and before I can figure out what or who this creature is she speaks.
"I am Fala Isabella's spirit guide, you have gone against the God of the underworld. Hades himself gave you a direct order not to approach Isabella, but you did not heed his warning and now you must pay the consequences for you deceit. Hades placed you in your position as the ruler over the vampire world it is he who rules you, and you have disrespected him" she explains and then continues.
"Isabella is a direct descendant of the Woodwitch who resides in her as we speak. You are standing between a prophecy that was meant to come into fruition causing Isabella's ancestor to take her place and is who you are seeing now. Hades is very upset with you, Arosfa son of Kline, and has sent me to bring those who are involved to his side," she says.
I look over at Bella/Lana and although I see Bella standing there I can tell the differences in her and I wonder if the, Woodwitch will leave her once she finishes her training.
I am brought out of my thoughts as Fala begins again.
"Alice Cullen!" Fala yells and points to the Pixie leech. "Tell everyone in attendance what your mission was!" She orders.
Alice looks around and smirks. "I have no idea what you are talking about," she replied while trying to free herself from the roots that have pin her feet to the ground.
Fala who is still pointing at Alice closes her hand into a fist and Alice drops to her knees and grasps her chest and begins to pant.
"Tell us Alice Cullen or pay the consequences," Fala orders as Alice begins to scream at Fala to stop.
"Tell us!" She orders again.
"I've done nothing leave me alone!" She screams as the beginning of her venom starts to flow from her eyes, ears, nose and mouth and becomes heavier as she fights not to tell us what her mission was.
"Tell us or be drained of your venom!" Fala screams again.
"Please stop this she has done nothing, please let her go," the Cullen mother figure yells as she hold the pixie in her arms.
"Okay, Okay!" Alice screams as Fala opens her fists and releases her from her bondage.
"Speak defiler," Fala orders once again.
The mother figure helps Alice to her feet as Alice looks over at Aro who is sending dagger like stares at the Pixie.
She whines knowing she has no choice. It's then that Alice begins to scream and falls to the ground once again holding her head.
I look around and see the small blonde girl standing next to Aro staring at Alice with a smirk on her face. She must have a gift and is now hurting, Alice.
Bella/Lana must have seen this as well because all of a sudden the roots from the trees that are still wrapped around the vampires move and the blonde is pushed violently into the ground, disappearing all together.
"Control you minion, Aro or all of them will die as the young one has," Bella/Lana orders.
The boy leech that stood next to where the blonde once stood screams "No!" and holds out his hand as a dark mist starts to form. Aro puts his hand on the boy's shoulder and shakes his head.
"No, Alec, it's not the time...yet," he says telling us that he will try and do something before this is over. The boy whines and sends Bella/Lana and evil look, which doesn't bother Bella/Lana in the least.
Alice finally comes to her feet again with the help of Edward.
"Speak Alice Cullen," Fala says again as Alice takes a breath and looks at Bella.
"I was told to become Bella's friend and lead her to our coven and then Aro would send someone for us," she pants weak from what she endured only moments ago.
"And what were you promised as an award for doing this?" Fala asked.
Alice looked over at Aro again who is looking at the roots that surround his feet ignoring Alice's comment, and I was sure he was trying to plan a way out of this so he could finish what he started.
"I was promised a higher position in the guard," she says. As the other Cullen's gasp and shake their heads in disappointment.
"What!?" I look to find a tall blonde Marilyn Monroe look alike standing next to the body builder look alike who is staring hatefully at Alice as the strong one wraps her in his arms trying to keep her quiet.
"No that isn't true. She was helping me get my mate, tell them, Alice. Isabella belongs to me, not that mutt!" Edward screams.
"Silence!" Bella/Lana roars as everyone in attendance looks towards her.
"Who are you to talk to me like this? I am your mate and you will behave as I order not the other way around. Edward orders.
"Isabella is not your mate. You will show her the respect she deserves or pay the price due to your insolence, boy," Bella/Lana bellows drawing out the word boy.
"I have told you before that this is the Woodwitch, a goddess among all. You will treat her as such," Fala demands.
I look over at Aro as he sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose with his thumb and forefinger. I think he just realizes that he doesn't have a chance in hell now at getting to Bella.
"Excuse me, may I speak," The blonde leader of the Cullen family asks as he tries to moves forward, but finds he can't. Bella/Lana nods her head once slowly allowing him to come forward by letting the roots loosen somewhat, but keeping them ready to grab him once again and hold him in place if he causes more trouble.
"My name is Carlisle Cullen. I am a doctor and help heal humans in your world and am also the leader of our coven, our family if you will. We've only came because Alice and Edward claimed that Isabella was his mate and the wolves were holding her against her will. I realize now that this has all been a lie to take control of Bella," he said shaking his head.
"I love my family, and it seems Alice has never really been apart of it and has pushed her way into our lives for her own achievements. She has used her gift to make my son believe that Isabella was his mate. So you see it really wasn't his fault. Please let me take my family away from here. Edward meant no harm," he proclaimed. Bella/Lana looked over at Carlisle with a blank stare.
"Did you know that this is Bella's second life?" she asked. Carlisle looked at her with confusion.
"I'm sorry I don't know what you are talking about."
"Isabella was killed before she could complete what Fate had planned for her."
"I still don't understand, you are standing right there. I can see you," he replied. Bella/Lana ignored him and continued.
"Alice almost completed her mission the last time. Isabella gave Edward a chance and because in the end she changed her mind wanting to be with the Alpha of this pack he killed her. Drained her. But being with Jacob wasn't the only reason this happened was it dear Edward," she asked looking at Edward hatefully. Edward shook his head in confusion himself.
"Tell them the real real reason you want Isabella," Bella/Lana pushed. When he didn't answer she looked at Fala and nodded. The spirit guide once again held out her hand and closed her hand into a fist. Edward like Alice fell to his knees and grasped his chest. He began to scream as the venom began to flow.
"Tell us Vampire, what is the real reason you want Isabella." This went on for a while and I could tell that Edward was becoming weak.
"Please stop you're killing him," Carlisle yelled but it made no difference, Fala continued.
"Please stop I'll tell you," Alice burst out.
"Alice, No!" Edward yelled, but she continued.
"I can't let you die, Edward." she said before looking back at us. "Were there other lives where we failed?" she asked as I watch Bella/Lana, and Fala shake their heads.
"Just the once, and Isabella and I are one now there will be no other chances. Your punishment is now," Bella/Lana told her solemnly.
Alice nodded and began. "Once we convinced Isabella that she was Edward's mate and after a short relationship he would convince her to marry him. Once that was done he was going to take her away from the family. He would tell them that Isabella decided to stay human and wanted to spend the rest of her life with Edward alone away from the family, and when this happened he was going to use her to feed on until she was old, he'd then drain her and discard her body and look for someone else to take her place," Alice admitted.
Edward laid on the ground huffing in anger for Alice revealing his plan to weak to retaliate.
"Edward, please, son, tell me it's not true. You are not capable of doing such a thing, please tell them," Carlisle whined hoping it was all a lie.
Edward laid there for a few seconds pulling himself together. When he felt strong enough to stand he did so slowly and on wobbly legs and faced Carlisle.
"She is my singer, her blood belongs to me and no one else. She is my mate my property to do with as I see fit," he said as Carlisle hung his shaking head and his wife sobbed in sadness.
The roots of the trees began to move again and tighten around Alice and Edward ankles and in an instant pulled the two of them underground. Carlisle screamed shocked at what happened.
"Why, Carlisle cried out. He was my son I could have managed him, changed his ways," he cried. Bella/Lana shook her head.
"He was a danger to this world as was Alice. You've had a hundred years to straighten him out and haven't done so. I will hear no more of it," She said as she looked towards Aro who screamed out.
"Enough of this! release us, and I demand that you come with me." Aro had planned that once he had Isabella, that he could rule as he saw fit and would be capable to free himself from Hades control, but things weren't going as he thought they would and was becoming frustrated.
"Aro!" Caius said beneath his breath, but, Aro ignored him once again.
Bella/Lana let out a loud and breathy laugh, and once she was in control of herself again she looked at Aro with a smile.
"You have no power here vampire. It is time for you pay for you defiance."
"Attack them, kill them all...Now!" Aro yelled, but none of them moved unable to move with the roots of the tree still holding them in place and those with gifts as hard as they tried were useless. Bella mumbled more words under her breath as the roots began to move once again and poof Aro was dragged down and disappeared underground as well. Caius and Marcus looked at her in disbelief.
"Is he dead?" Caius asked confused.
"He was already dead, but to answer your question he and the others are in Hades dungeon. You will see him no more."
"So what happens to us, will you send us there as well," Caius asked sternly.
"That depends on you. Are you like your brother power hungry taking those you want without cause or reason?" she asked.
Caius looked over at Marcus who looked not to have a care in the world and then answered with a shake of his head.
"I never really sought out gifted vampires or humans, that was all Aro's doing. Me I'm more of a fighter, military soldier if you will. Don't get me wrong, the gifts come in handy, but there really not necessary.
Bella/Lana nodded her head in understanding.
"And what of you, Marcus?" Bella/Lana asked as he turned his head to face her. "Do you seek power above all else?"
Marcus chuckled and shook his head. "No, all I ask is that you kill me. Release me from this pain and sorrow that every breath brings me."
"Why have you lived for so long if you wish death? Walk into a pyre and be done with it," Bella/Lana said.
He chuckled again. "Alas, I cannot, Aro bound me to him and the Volturi as a whole. Even if I wanted to walk into my own pyre I cannot," he said sorrowfully.
"And how has he done this?" She asked.
"We have a gifted vampire that hold this power. She casts it on us all and holds us to be faithful and lines us to the Volturi."
"Who is this vampire?"
Marcus looks behind him and points to one of the vampires a few rows back.
"Come forth, vampire," Bella says as the female vampire looks to her feet still wrapped in the roots of the trees. Bella raises her hand and makes a fists and points with her forefinger and wiggles it in a come here motion. The roots lift the female vampire and brings her forward to stand between the two leader and sits her back on her own feet but is still wrapped in the roots.
"Tell me your name, vampire."
"Ch...Ch...Chelsea," she studders.
"Are you using your gift to hold these other to your coven?"
"Y...Y...Yessss."
"I demand that you release them at once," she orders.
"NO!" Caius yells as he looks over at Marcus.
"And pray why not, Caius, do you wish to join your brother at Hades side?" Bella/Lana asked.
"No, no, it's not that it's just...if you release Marcus from her hold he will die, I need him to help me rule. I cannot do it on my own," he explains. Bella/Lana smiles.
"Well then, Caius I suggest that you get busy finding two more vampires to rule at your side...perhaps Dr. Cullen would like to help you in this venture." Caius gulped as Carlisle eyes grew in size at the suggestion.
"Now Chelsea...release them," she demanded. Bella/Lana sighs tiring of this meeting all together.
"I can not," she says almost in a whisper.
"And what is your reason for not releasing them?"
"I don't mean that I don't want to, I do. It's just I really can't once it's in place it cannot be removed." she said nervously. Bella/Lana sighs once again.
"So you are saying they are stuck with your gift that holds them to your coven." She lowers and nods her head. "And there is nothing that can release them?" she nods again and without thinking she blurts out.
"Only with my death can they be released. She jumps and places her hand over her mouth after realizing her mistake and then whimpers.
Bella/Lana raises one of her eyes and I chuckle a bit at her slip.
"No, please I don't want to die," she whimpers.
"You are already dead, but don't worry child. Hades will take good care of you." and with that the roots push her below ground to join the others. Marcus immediately falls to the ground as Caius closes his eye as Marcus speaks.
"Oh...thank you my lady, thank you," he says. The roots automatically fall from his feet and he takes off. I also heard some gasps throughout the vampire hoard as if they had been released as well.
"You have killed him just as though you have pulled him under the ground," Caius says.
"It is his own choice how he meets Hades, is it not?" Caius shrugs his shoulders and sighs.
Bella/Lana turns to Fala and smiles.
"Your work here is done Fala, you may leave," Bella/Lana says sweetly.
"Yes my lady, as you wish," she says as the light we seen before brightens and diminishes into nothing more than a pin light as she vanishes. Bella turns tiring of this mess and faces the vampires.
"Cullen's you are no longer welcome here. I abolish the treaty. Find your own way elsewhere even if it's to follow Caius here, but you are no longer welcome in this state," She says as we hear a enormous explosion.
"What was that?" I asked.
"You, there," Bella/Lana says pointing to one of the Cullen's.
"Jasper, My name is Jasper ma'am," he answers. Bella/Lana nods and continues.
"Run and come back and tell your coven what you have witnessed. He nods as the root loosens around his feet and takes off within seconds he is back shaking his head as he looks a Bella/Lana and then to Carlisle.
"It was the house, it's gone, burnt quickly to the ground," Jasper explains. Carlisle turns to me swallows hard and nods his head.
"We'll leave, without causing any problems. You have my word," Carlisle promises. Bella/Lana slowly nods her head once and loosens the roots around their feet as they begin to run off she calls.
"Jasper!" She says as he turns and faces Bella. "You do realize that Alice was not your mate? I know how vampires like to revenge their mates, and I also know that you are a worthy militant, I'd really hate to send you to Hades as well," she told him. He nodded his head.
"I know she wasn't my mate, and you have nothing to worry about from me," he says. Bella nods again and then he was gone. She turns her attention once again to the Volturi.
"Do I have to worry about the lot of you as well, Caius?" she asks. Caius shakes his head.
"No, my lady. As a matter of fact I'll do you one better. I will keep all vampires out of the state of Washington, or try to at least," he claims.
"You do know that there are guardians all over the world...Yes?" He nods. "And this man," she points to Johnny and continues, "Is the leader of all Guardians?" Caius eyes widened and whispers. "Johnny H.? It is a pleasure sir," he says to Johnny who only raises his head showing his dominance. Caius turns his head back to Bella and answers her question.
"Yes, and I will do my best to keep vampires away from all Reservations," he promised.
"Very well, but be advised that I am here to stay, and my main objective is to make sure each and every Reservation stays safe," she says.
"I understand, and as I said I will do my best," Caius relates.
Bella/Lana nods, her powers weeping off of her is enough of an answer to the vampire as the roots contract into the ground and disappear letting the Vampires retreat from whence they came.
When they were all gone, I heard numerous sighs of relief echoing around the field, glad that this was over, and I'm sure they were glad to have Bella as one of their own.
Bella turned to me and smiled. She grabbed my hand and led me across the field to where the elders stood and stopped in front of Old Quil, she then turned to me.
I took over Isabella body to face these vampires because she was not quite ready to face this kind of evil. I have waited many centuries to be free, to join my husband, my brothers and sisters in the afterlife, in saying this I tell you now that Isabella and I will be staying with Quil until she has taken her place as the true Woodwitch."
"But.." I began but the now Woodwitch places her fingers on my lips to stop me from talking.
I know that this will be hard for you and you are more than welcome to come visit your mate, but this must be done. It will not be long for she is on the edge of finishing our transformation. She has soaked a lot of it in with me becoming a part of her these last few minutes, so trust what I tell you when I say it won't be long. Take you pack and settle them and then join us for dinner. Isabella will be herself when you return."
I nodded my head not liking what she said, but understood it and hoped she was right when she said it wouldn't be long.
She reached up and kiss my cheek before turning to Old Quil as he and Johnny H. followed her to his house.
I turned and called the pack to follow me and we headed back to the Reservation as the rest of the Elders helped Dad and returned to the council hall to discuss what had just happened.
A/N: As much as it saddens me to say, there will be only one more update left of this story. Thanks for all the reviews, I really loved reading each and every one of them...The Epilogue is up next. enjoy, and thanks for reading, more tomorrow...hugs