Chapter Twenty-Four: A Whole Misunderstandings…

Toby's P.O.V.

"Bull shit,"

"It's true,'

"Don't lie to me and stop being so stubborn,"

"I'm not lying or being stubborn over this Toby,"

"Oh, please I know you better than anyone Lee. I know it's been years since we last talked… but, come on you don't see how many guys look at you…almost like you're a goddess, a forbidden fruit that you can't be with because you intimidate them… you probably got that from uncle Harry being closed off when it comes with the heart…and I'm not saying it's a bad thing hell I was in the same situation as you were… after Hannah died…" I drifted off closing my eyes sadly "I vowed that I wouldn't fall in love again… hell it took me nearly 3 years before I even consider dating… and then she happen… my wife Spencer… my best friend, someone who I consider seeing a future with… we had so much in common especially being stubborn by pushing people away because we been hurt a lot by people who used us by our parents but, I also noticed other things… like how she has a huge heart of gold… love animals, who's bloody smart and hell-a gorgeous with this amazing brown eyes that you can stare at forever that reminds of me of chocolate and you know how much I love chocolate," causing Leah lips to twitch "It's one of the reasons what I love about her…she's the bravest and strongest women I ever met…that made me fall in love with her more...that's another thing about Spencer…that made me… hesitate … before … I even consider dating again…. she was also Hannah's best friend they grew up together… now I'm not telling you what to do Leah. I'm telling you from personal experience falling in love again isn't such a bad thing…" I glowed my eyes with an icy look at Sam who shifted uncomfortable almost as if I knew his secret by *imprint* on Leah and Seth's cousin Emily which I do—but, I wasn't going to let him know that yet "But, then I remembered the promised I made with Hannah… before she pass away she wants me to move on, fall in love and have a family of my own… at first I argued over that telling her it's never going to happen because she's stuck in my heart forever but, she gave me a stern look and that's when I knew she was being serious… she wants me to be happy in heaven... she doesn't want me to … hold onto her when she won't be here but, in spirit watching over me … as my guardian angel…while I can be with someone who would give me a family who would make me happy… like I always wanted…since she couldn't…it was hard for me to … accept that I'm going to lose the love of my life because of it … and after thinking things through … I promised her I would… and that's exactly what I did. In fact, you shouldn't let some guy… the guy who was your first love while being my best friend as a kid stop you from falling in love again. Merlin knows you deserve to be happy just like the rest of us. You shouldn't let him— "I pointed at Sam who stared at me with an odd unreadable expression on his face "Take that happiness away from you even if he wasn't his intention to break your heart…you deserve to be happy and if Fred makes you happy you shouldn't let him take that away from you… don't you think?" he explained.

Leah stared at me with an unreadable expression for a long moment steading her breath; Sam and the pack were looking back and forth between us as I can tell she was holding back her tears closing her eyes "No I don't … I don't deserve him... I'm too broken," she whispered.

I soften my eyes lifting her chin "Hey… I want you to look at me," she refused being the stubborn girl that she was "Leah… look at me," I told her.

Leah slowly looked at me with tears in her eyes; my heart broke for the kid "You are not broken Lee I know it hurts… believe me I was in the same boat as you that nearly took me nearly 4 years…but, it will get better out of everyone in the reservation of LaPush you Leah Penelope Jasmine Clearwater deserve to be happy too… and Fred isn't Sam… Leah… you can't be stuck in the past forever and expect him to come back to you… I know the truth hurts but, it's true… believe me I been there?" I whispered.

Leah grew quiet bowing her head "I—I don't think I can…" her voice was hoarse "He broke my heart … "she whispered.

Seth held his breath whimpering a little; his heart broke for his older sister; he couldn't help but, glower his eyes at Sam who shifted very uncomfortable at this.

"I know he did and we'll talk about that when we're alone and yes, you can you're a lot stronger than you think Leah," I lifted her chin to look at me "If anything you deserve to be happy just as much as everyone in this room. And if it makes you feel any better. Whatever Sam did to break your heart that bad or maybe he didn't have a choice and couldn't even fight for you when he claimed he loved you if he really…. really loved you … he would've fought for you with his whole heart… but, he didn't…" I glowered my eyes with my cold icy look at Sam who shifted uncomfortable; almost as if he felt more guilty then ever; Leah, however noticed as her lips twitched a little "If he can't see how amazing you are then he's a bloody stupid idiocy idiot for letting you go in the first place no matter how much he was my friend or not" with a glower look at Sam who again shifted uncomfortable than ever that you can feel the tension in the room "And the next guy who stole your heart and I mean your whole heart. Don't let him go Leah trust me he'll be worth it in the end I promise," I explained.

"You really think so," Leah sniffed grabbing another tissue "Sorry for being a bit emotional… I don't usually … cry….in front of others…" she muttered under her breath.

"Don't even worry about it and yes, I really do believe you'll find your prince," I explained.

"I don't really believe in happy endin—" Leah stopped noticing my stern look "But, thank you Toby, I appreciate that," she whispered.

"No problem now wash those tears and let's talk about why you all really here huh?"

Leah flushed muttering under her breath in French causing me to chuckle "So, I know I mentioned this a lot today but, was that really Ariel and Aqua… "she murmured at this.

I grinned "Yes are you that shocked that you couldn't even recognize them I mean who else would be calling you Leeleebear?"

Leah lips twitched "Besides Mia, you, Ben, Jay and Cam—no one in particular," she drawled a tone causing Sam and the pack to stare at her in disbelief; she sat down by straighten herself up "I just… want to know what happen to her… "she whispered.

"Who?"

"Mia… what happen to her…"

I held my breath "I can't tell you that…" which Leah looked about to argue "I'm sorry Lee I know you consider Mia as a sister and I appreciate that but, it's not something … that I can even explain either … but, if I knew it would take you this long to realize that it was your own best friends I would've done this a long time but, nahhh it's too funny," he snickered causing Leah to gape at him "Besides… what am I supposed to say 'Hey Lee guess what my sisters are back and they brought their friends with them. Oh, oh, oh, yes that's my sisters alright. They all decided to move across the country to study in America from a scholarship from their school,' yeah that would be a great conversation Leah," I sarcastically replied.

"Well when you put it like that at first… I guess… I can understand that…" Leah slowly nodded at this pausing for a moment "I mean I didn't even … recognize them … but, they looked really familiar I just couldn't pin point what… until Jake mentioned I was in the room yesterday but, then I'm like nahhh it couldn't be them … because they would've called to let us know that they were coming wouldn't they?" she murmured which I gave a shrug "I wanted to be 100% sure I was right about them… I knew they weren't dangerous … and they did smell slightly familiar to me but, I wasn't sure where I recognize their scent until you confirmed it. It just took me awhile…" she muttered under her breath "And next thing I knew they both jumped me including little Mia even I had to admit and don't tell anyone I said that or else I'll deny it but, deep down I felt happy … like in peace and I haven't felt that feeling in so long… it's like BAM" she made a 'boom' sound against the desk, luckily the desk didn't break which cause Sam and the guys quite startled by her outburst causing them to stare at her like she grew a second head "It just hit me… it was like I was having a flashback with Rae… Becca… Ariel… Aqua… and Hermione. Mia would've stayed behind to babysit Jake and Seth who would pout whenever we play a game that Mia would insist to give them a bath after playing in the mud making mud pies or something—although I don't even know why they were playing in the mud in the first place it was rather dirty and had so much worms yuck "which cause Sam and the guys to snicker while Jake and Seth looking quite flushed "After all 12-13 years you would think I would recognize my own best friends but, I didn't…and I think that made me … ashamed by that,"

"Why would you feel ashamed by that?" I asked.

Leah pondered for a moment bowing her head "Because I was too upset over … everything that just happened from the past year… and been …dealing with things… that I couldn't even greet my own best friends…why can't you tell me … she's my best friend little sister who I consider as my little sister… as much as you do… I saw her bruises on her arm… her neck… her stomach… " she closed her eyes looking away for a moment then looked up at me "Who did that to her you owe us that much Toby," she whispered.

I soften my eyes knowing how Leah was "I don't think they noticed how upset you were Leah but, I wouldn't put it past them they are pretty smart," I gave her a playfully shrug causing her to smile a little "And I know you want to know but, I don't know all of it … I just know some bits of the story so I would appreciate if you guys don't push her into this okay," I drifted off causing Leah and the pack to nod at this "Someone she used to know… bullied and tortured her and her friends in the beginning of their school term apparently … Ariel and Aqua didn't even know this occurred until two weeks ago,…" I drifted off staring at the window with a distant look on my face "When they found Mya in one of the classrooms that's when hell break loose… Ariel, Aqua, Fred and George took action and decided to leave their school bringing my sister Mya, Ginny, Luna and Neville with them after talking to our parents so they can start fresh. It was mostly Mya's idea but, they pretty much took turns on who oversaw that," I explained.

"Was it Ronald," Sam blurted out.

I whip splashed turning to Sam with a horrified look as chills went down my spine; an uneasy feeling like spiders crawling through my body "How-how did you know him…." I demanded.

Sam grew nervous from my icy cold look and looked quite uncomfortable "Well… I …I uh bumped into them this morning when they were having breakfast at the café with Chief Charlie… I mean your uncle… and umm… Ariel she uh explained that Ginny has six older brothers…and I noticed they were flinching when they said 'Ronald's name … and I put two, two together…I also met uh .. Neville's grandmother … Augusta Longbottom …. she seems nice…" he explained.

I gave him a blank look "Oh you met up with them this morning huh…?" I crossed my arms at this with a challenge look "Did you now and how exactly did you put it together I wonder? Hmm?"

Sam gulped nervously "Well… we sort of notice they were bruises on Hermione's arms like Leah said… and … we have some theories on who did that to her…" he drifted off "But we weren't sure until we went to talk to you about it… we were going you about it but, it must've crossed our minds about our conversation… and uh Neville's grandmother called Charlie Henry… as a nickname…" he murmured.

I felt my body slightly shaking, my fists turned pale white "Oh really…" I gave a slowly nod at this "And yes it's a nickname for my uncle Charlie only Mrs. Longbottom is allowed to call him that so don't make it a habit huh and what exactly were those theories? I hope you're not assuming anything when it came with my family are you?"

"I'll keep that in mind," Sam murmured.

"We-well… that was our first thought…" Paul blurted out.

I growled "My parents are not and never will be abusers as they will never harm or hit a child in their damn lives considering my uncle Charlie is protective with my mum as a child including both sides of my parents would never hurt or harm a child considering that's my baby sister you're talking about Lahote," I snarled which left them to jump.

"We know that now since your Charlie's nephews and niece even if it took us awhile to figure that out…." Leah intervene between us backing us away between her arms "This is just a whole misunderstanding and we just need to calm down mainly you Paul," she pointed out giving him a look who huffed.

Paul put his arms in surrender "I'm sorry…I meant no offense sir… we just didn't know" he mumbled an apology.

I glower my eyes at him "You better be Lahote since I would never harm anyone especially when it comes with my family," I growled "Considering Ben, Jay, Cameron and I are fathers of our own and we'll kill anyone who were to do that to our kids wouldn't you," he explained.

"In a heartbeat… I would never hurt my kids and… I know that now…" Paul mumbled under his breath.

"Wait Ginny has s-s-s-six brothers," Jake squeaked in panic.

"Really Jake?" Leah sighed "We just said that weren't you paying attention?"

"You know what I mean and yes I was Leah," Jake huffed "I didn't know she has a big family… and I was just curious," he murmured.

"Yes, that would be correct. There's Bill he's the same age as Ben, then there's Charlie we're the same age then Percy Jayden would be same age as him then Fred and George, Cameron is a year younger than Jay then Ariel and Aqua who came a year later the same year as Fred and George so they're the same age then there's Ronald… he's the same age as Mya… then there's Ginny the only girl in her family so yes Ginny would have six brothers together," I explained.

"Fucking hell that's a lot of kids," Paul blurted out. I sighed and heard Leah harshly whack on the head "Damn it Leah stop hitting me," he scowled.

"Then stop cussing seriously Paul it's getting a bit old you would think you learn some manners where young children can hear thanks to your mouth" Leah hissed at him turning to me "Ignore him he doesn't have any manners,"

"No worries I'm used to him being rude but, don't think I won't hesitate to put you in detention Mr. Lahote," I scolded Paul who shifted uncomfortable mumbling 'sorry' which left me to roll my eyes "Anyway … is that all your questions for the day you have for me I would like to finish these papers and get back to work including you lot and you gents head back to class?" he ordered. Sam and the pack looked like they were about to protest but, I decided I need to have my brother Ben help me out here since it's part of his job.

"BJ a little help here," I thought to myself.

"Don't worry I got your back bro," Ben answered inside my thoughts just before I can answer the bell rang which was 15 minutes early then before "Well that's the bell you guys should head back to class/work and talk about this later Sam," I quickly added.

Sam and the pack looked confuse looking at the time "Huh that's weird the bell wasn't supposed to ring in 15 minutes," Jake scratched his head all confuse as the clock stated 9:10 a.m. on the wall.

I stacked the papers without looking up "Maybe it's because it's a half day today so that would explain why the bell rang early Jake," I told him.

Jake was about to answer but, Sam cut him off "I thought the half days isn't in Tuesday or Thursday though?"

"It was … some of the staff members have a family emergency which is half of the staff so we don't have anyone else to sub for most of the classes so we decided to have a half day before school even started," I explained.

"Oh…" Sam grew quiet "I wasn't aware of that,"

"We just decided it a few minutes ago before you came to visit me Sam," I replied.

"Right…" Sam sighed pinching his nose in annoyance "Just so you know we're not done with this conversation Toby?" he asked.

"And which conversation are talking about… the fact that neither Ben and I didn't tell you that our family was coming to live here or that we just didn't tell you period?" I asked testing him on that question.

"Both… I thought we were friends…" Sam replied.

I steadied his breath "We are friends Sam… coworkers yes… friends yes… I'm pretty much your boss as much as Ben is … but, with my family it's a whole different story…" I began to say drifting off with a distant look on my face "Besides… 13 years can change a person surely you would know that better than anyone, wouldn't you?" I explained.

Sam grew quiet "Funny… that's exactly what Ariel said this morning…" he murmured.

"You know where the door is Sam…" I murmured at this not looking at them who was about to protest "You should go before you're all late huh?"

Sam and the pack was about to protest but, Leah cut them off "Toby…" she asked.

"Hmm… what is it Leah?"

Nobody's P.O.V.

Leah licked her lips nervously "If it helps anything I won't let anyone hurt Mia or her friends… I hope you know that," she whispered.

Toby soften his eyes "I appreciate that Leah… I knew I can count on you guys … and thank you for telling me that … is that all?"

Leah nodded at this pushing Sam and the pack outside "Yeah of course she's my family… and yeah… that's mostly it … we'll see you later Toby," she murmured.

"Good… oh and Jake… one more thing?"

"Yeah…"

"I'm just letting you know that my family and I are coming over to your place for the bonfire tonight,"

"Wait what— "Jake panicked at this as he's now in front of Leah "Hermione and her friends are coming over tonight," he squeaked at this "Like tonight, tonight, why?"

"Yes, considering your dad wants to see little Mia again since she's uncle Billy's goddaughter besides my sisters," I gave a shrug casually buffing my fingers hiding my sly smirk against my jacket "It has been a long time since they last saw each other that uncle Charlie insisted to show Ginny and the others around the place since it's their first time in America and all," I grinned "Were going to give them a town tour including the reservation," he explained.

Jake gape at me for a long moment "G-G-Ginny's coming over," he squeaked at this causing Toby to raise his eyebrow at him "To my house… literally at my house," he weakly replied.

"Yes… is that a problem?" Toby asked.

"P-p-pr-problem why would that be a problem," Jake squeaked coughing awkwardly "There's no problem why would I have a problem with that?"

Toby gave a shrug "You tell me you're the one who's acting weird here any particular reason … why…?" he asked.

Jake gape at him again as silence grew inside of the office "Awe crap…" he whined at this leaving Sam and the pack to snicker well mostly Embry and Quil "I have to clean my room and the rest of the house especially the baby pictures. Don't need to be more embarrass then I already am especially the bath pictures yeah I'll call dad and tell him," he grumbled under his breath not realizing I can hear him from across the room.

"And why exactly would you need to clean your room for?" I asked raising my eyebrow at him.

Jake flushed scratching his head sheepishly "Well you know," he made it seem it was natural for him "I don't want Hermione or her friends to find my room messy or … ummm… see any baby pictures that would be embarrassing," he replied weakly.

"Riiiiight sure you did," Paul snorted "You just don't want Ginny to find a messy room, right?"

"Shut up Paul," Jacob grumbled while I shake my head knowing the truth.

"See you then," Sam replied with a nod about to leave until Seth decided to speak up thru the silence.

"Hey Toby," Seth asked.

"Yes Seth," I asked without looking up.

"I was just wondering… how is it that our parents are your god parents again?" Seth asked all confuse but, mostly curious.

"Well your mum and Jake's mum are mine, Ben's, Jayden's and Cameron's god mother while your dad is Ariel, Aqua and Hermione's god father while uncle Billy would be our other god father due to how close our parents are through uncle Charlie," I explained.

"Oh… does that mean Hermione knew me as a kid…" Seth asked; I can see the pink blush upon his cheeks.

Toby chuckled "Considering she was the one that would take you and Jake a bath as a child while the rest of us was playing outside—and have tea parties with you two yes, yes I do believe she does," he explained.

Seth flushed then widen his eyes "Wait, wait, wait, back up a second and hold the phone wh-she-what— what she used to give me a bath," he squeaked in horror "She seen me naked as a baby," he explained with a gawk look.

"Pretty much, even changed your diaper despite how you peed on her that made you giggle that it was hard for her not to mad at you because you had that smile on your face and then she just sighed ignoring that bit sometimes she used to dress you up that your mum took pictures on you two said it was adorable; even on your little tushie,"

"Tushie?" Paul asked all confuse.

"Buttocks?" Toby guessed who gave a blank look as they returned the same; he sighed "What's the American word—you people use around here "he rapidly grabbed a dictionary muttered under his breath "Oh here we are … right… butt… your mom took tons of pictures of your butt naked whenever you two play in playground," he explained.

Seth blushed red "Awe man…" he whined "Why would mom take my picture of my naked butt…" he flushed causing Leah to chuckle "That's so embarrassing," he explained.

"Because you were such a cute little baby," Leah babied Seth by pinching his cheeks "And I'm sure Hermione will love that tushie too," she cooed over him causing Seth to flush.

"Leah it's not funny," Seth whined causing everyone to chuckle.

"See you later Toby," Leah replied and gave a 'see you later,' wave.

"Later Leah," I nodded at this "Oh do you mind closing the door behind you would?"

"Sure," Leah answered shutting the door behind her. Once they were out of site I quickly apparate to Ben's office with a silent 'pop' who looked startled and nearly jumped out of his skin pointing his wand at the intruder until he saw it was me and gave a sigh in relief.

"Oh, it's just you," Ben sighed sitting down in his seat and his wand away "Bloody hell Toby warn a guy when you're about to apparate to my office will ya I could've kill you or had visitors who could've been a muggle so what happen?"

"Sorry and not much they just demanded some answers from yesterday's events so I just told Sam and the pack on what I know not a lot of people but, hopefully they'd let it go of the subject for now…"

"You really think that Sam and the pack is just going to drop the subject without demanding answers Toby?"

"No not especially with Paul he's extra suspicious of our sisters Hermione, Ariel and Aqua with our friends and being cautious about it…" Toby sighed "They saw the bruises on Mya's arms… neck and stomach not sure about Ginny but, yeah,"

Ben swore under his breath "You saw that too huh?"

Toby slowly nod at this "Yeah… she must've forgot to put the glamour charm over the bruises before they arrived here. I mean they did carry them to Sam's house after all…"

Ben grew quiet "Why do you think they did that I mean they hardly know one another. Well besides Sam, Leah, Jacob and Seth we all grew up together since childhood but, we haven't seen each other for nearly 13 years,"

"I mentioned that to them once or twice but, neither of them answered if anything I think Sam and the pack wanted to help since they arrived in their part of the land of LaPush forest so I wouldn't blame them for being curious … so what do we do now since the secret is out … well some of it anyway…"

"Right now, we'll just have to be extra cautious and hopefully they'll keep quiet,"

"With Sam and the pack yes unlike some people they respect people's privacy as for the Cullens— "Toby stiffly grew tense "It's hard to tell considering Isabella's is dating that bloody meddling vampire— " he snarled at this "But, with Dr. Cullen and his wife Esme I trust them to keep it to themselves but, with the rest of them not really," I explained with a snort.

"Because of Isabella from what I can tell she doesn't look happy,"

"Aren't we all— "Toby snorted at this "I wouldn't worry about the rest of the Cullens unless they give us a reason too then we'll keep our distance as we did before,"

"Do you think they would?"

"No not really,"

"I thought as much,"

"Oh, before I forget we're meeting them at Jake's house around 6:30 by the time we get there uncle Charlie will be distracting Hermione, Aqua, and Ariel with the others going shopping for the camping trip before they come over,"

"Do Ariel and Aqua know about this?"

"Not yet but, I'm going to text them between classes when I get a chance,"

"Alright and Toby be careful yeah?"

"I always am and see you later bro," Toby waved and apparate with another silent 'pop' not realizing that our two sisters Ariel, Aqua, Fred and George, Hermione, Ginny, Neville and Luna were taking their tests inside.

Jacob's P.O.V.

"Well that was intense and worked out sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo well," Paul sarcastically says crossing his arms "Especially when Leah here nearly cried,"

"Just because you failed to see I'm a girl that doesn't mean I don't cry like the rest of the sissy girls in this school," Leah snapped at him "I just… I had something on my eye," she denied.

Paul snorted "Riiiiight like I believe that…" he drifted off pausing for a moment "I never said you were a sissy Leah… your just … a bitter bitchy girl," he explained.

"Oh, shut up," Leah snapped crossing her arms already defensive "And if you kept your mouth shut then we would've heard the rest of the story Paul," she argued back.

"Whatever," Paul scoffed at this.

"Enough," Sam used his Alpha voice which left the two quiet; well except Leah she just scoffed at this looking away; he pinched his nose at this "Look… at least we got some answers… and we managed to know some answers… the only part that doesn't add up … is how or why were they in the forest in the first place… you heard what Ben said yesterday right… they were supposed to meet at the airport and yet they found themselves in the forest that's impossible for anyone to go to one place to another," he explained debating on the story.

"Well Toby said they were supposed to meet with the chief at the house that's near the treaty line of LaPush reservation and the town of Forks, didn't he?" Quil pointed out.

"He did… mention that…" Leah mumbled under her breath.

"Exactly," Sam debated at this pausing for a moment "And you heard what Toby said …about Ron bullying Hermione and Ginny right?" leaving the pack to slowly nod at this "And if that's true… why would Ginny's older brother Ron would do that. They used to be best friends… but, something happened… something that Toby doesn't want to talk about or maybe he doesn't know the full story... and this morning before I got back to school I ran into the chief Charlie… at the café the one in Forks having breakfast apparently—Chief Charlie was taking them down here to take their test. Well, Hermione and her friends anyway—Ariel, Aqua, Fred and George were enrolled to the school system so it depends on where they're going. I guess it's part of the school's program," he explained.

"I'm going to kill him," Seth stiffly curled his fist in anger feeling himself shaking.

"Easy there Seth," Leah held back her little brother by the waist "I know you want to hurt him but, we don't know the full story yet," she pointed out which left him quiet knowing she's right.

"Maybe… something happened between them. Maybe Ron asked her out and she rejected him. He got angry so he started torturing and bullying her because of it," Embry offered a guess not realizing that Aqua, Ariel, Fred and George were a few feet away listening to their conversation.

Leah grew silent "I'm not going to lie that's a good theory… but, maybe … Hermione did reject him…that this Ron guy didn't take it very well … and got angry that he bullied her… I wouldn't come pass him… but, if I ever see him he's going to wish he never laid a hand on Mia," she snarled protectively towards her little sister but, blood. She always been a bit protective with Hermione even as a child and verse versa with the girls as least from what I can remember anyway.

"Not even if I get there first I'll rip his throat if I have too he won't lay a finger on her if I say on this," Seth growled protectively.

"Easy there guys," Quil intervened between his friends "Like you said Leah we don't know the full story yet… Toby didn't go into full details except that Ariel and Aqua found Mya in one of the abandon classmates… so until we actually learn the truth we have to be extra cautious around them we don't want them to feel uncomfortable around us," he warned his friends.

"Why wouldn't Toby tell us though I mean we're his friends… it's not like we're going to hurt them," Quil spoke up.

"They're probably not comfortable talking about it Quil," Jared pointed out "I mean if I was in their shoes I probably wouldn't either…"

"Maybe…" Quil mumbled under his breath.

"So, what did you find out from Chief this morning— "Paul pointed out "Or better yet why didn't you tell us that you talked to them?" he asked.

Sam sighed "I don't want them to get uncomfortable and from the looks of things neither of them wanted to talk about it… I don't blame them though. I also didn't want to push them into anything they didn't want to talk about," as they sat down on their spot by the oak tree to listen to the story huddled into a circle "I mean think about it guys they must've ran away or told their parents what happen to them to make them move down here… but, then again we don't know the full story just yet… from what Charlie said they were picked to come here from an student exchange program and got a full scholarship to pay for everything, the uniforms, books, school supplies because of how smart they are and wanted to experience the 'American' way. Since Hermione and their family were born here in America it would make sense. Charlie even explained how he and your dad Bill were born in England, went to the same boarding school they used to be before the moved down here to start their new lives," he pointed out leaving Jake to widen his eyes in shock

"Dad used to live in England," I gape at this news since I wasn't aware of this.

Sam slowly nod at this "Yes, he did from what Charlie said they grew up together…apparently there was a war zone in England a long time ago… that Charlie… and his sister Emma who's Ben, Toby, Jay, Cameron, Ariel, Aqua, and Hermione's mum lost their entire family… their only family left is each other… I can't tell it's really difficult for Charlie to talk about…" he explained.

"What about my dad…" I asked.

Sam sighed "I'm not entirely sure… but, you're going have to your ask dad about it Jake?" he pointed out.

Jake furrowed his eyebrows "Dad never told me he used to live in England… I thought he grew up here … in the LaPush reservation?" he murmured.

"Charlie did tell me they came here in vacation a few times with their families when they were really young and after they graduated from their boarding school that's when they decided to live there since then, meet someone new and gain a family together," Sam explained.

"Maybe they're not comfortable talking about their past?" Jared pointed out "I know I wouldn't be …especially if they lived in a war zone for that long ….that must've been … horrible for them to go through that" he mumbled under his breath.

"Yeah … but, he still could've told me..." I mumbled under his breath.

"I'm sure he will if you asked him Jake," Sam offered at this leaving Jake to slowly nod at this.

"So— "Paul decided to speak up "What else did you guys talk about Sam?" he asked.

"Not much… they didn't talk as much as I thought… and like Toby said… Ginny has six brothers… so that would make it ... slight difficult as neither of them want to talk about it," Sam pointed out "And I had a few theories…"

"Oh, yeah and what's that?" Jared asked.

"Well…" Sam slowly started to say looking around "I have a feeling that this 'Ron' fellow was one of the bullied Hermione and Ginny … and the second theory that Leah mentioned … I feel like you could be right about that… about Hermione reject Ron could be true and he didn't take the news very well despite how he's Ginny's older brother," he stiffly replied.

"HE DID WHAT?!" Seth and I snarled which Jared, Leah, Paul, Quil and Embry had to hold us back.

"Why would he do that… that's her older brother isn't he supposed to protect her I mean that's what brothers are supposed to do," I growled.

"Easy there guys," Jared hissed at us as I took a deep breath to calm down "People are starting to stare," he pointed out as I noticed people were coming out of their classes well mostly the cafeteria staff mostly.

Seth was slightly shaking that Leah put her hand over his shoulder to calm him down "Seth calm down," she sternly replied.

"I'm going to kill him," Seth snarled "I swear I'm going to rip his limps out,"

Leah pinched her nose steadying her breathing "I know you want to kill him Seth but, right now you need to calm down you're drawing a crowd of suspicions from the cafeteria staff," she hissed at him.

Seth steadied his breath knowing his sister is right "How can you stay so calm about this," he hissed at this.

"Because I'm not the one who's making a big fuss since we're still in school grounds the last thing we need is drawing another crowd especially in school" Leah hissed at him back causing him to be quiet "Look I know your upset I get that more than you know… you know I care about Mia as a sister as much as you do but, you need to calm down Seth the last thing we need is having Hermione find out that we know about what happen to her that was supposed to be her secret … being abuse or worst… torture… she doesn't need to stress over this … when she's trying to start fresh in her hometown no less without anyone finding out does she… she deserves better than that," she softly explained.

Seth grew quiet "You're right… your right…" he mumbled.

"Of course, I'm right. I'm older than you," Leah gave him a playful shrug ruffling his hair which Seth scowled slapping her hand away playfully "Trust me he'll pay what he did to Mia but, you need to calm down little brother think about Mia and how she would feel over this which is the last thing you want right? Or better yet we don't need to get in trouble in school over this either," she argued back.

"Okay…" Seth took a deep breath to calm down "Okay…okay your right..."

"So, your good," Leah replied.

"Yeah—yeah I'm good… "Seth steadied his breath "Thanks sis I needed that,"

Leah shrugged "No problem— "then turned Sam and the pack "Now what else did Charlie say?"

"Not much … he just told me about his family… not in many details but, he explained about the student exchange program apparently Ben was the one who suggested it," Sam shrugged at this feeling a bit conflicted about the situation with Hermione as he considers her as a sister like Leah and Jake does "He uh also mention that… his side of the family… there are 10 children in his side… eight of his siblings got killed from the war zone… with their families… and the only one who survived was aunt Emma… and their parents but, they died in their sleep before Bella was born so … they had another set of grandparents to portray as Bella's grandparents but, they also died in their sleep not far when Bella was born so she has no idea… about what happen in his past…so I don't think Bella knows about it at all… since she was never interested about their family history," he explained.

Leah stared at her ex-boyfriend/ex-fiancée in horror "Are you telling us that … Charlie and auntie Emma… were the only ones in their family that survived from a war zone," she whispered.

Sam nodded at this "Yeah … I was just as surprised as you were…"

Leah covered her mouth in a fist "How did they escape?"

"Apparently their parents found a place here… a long time ago and …. I assume they … escaped to America to live here I think the manor that they talked about yesterday could be the house that Charlie's parents bought since it's under their names … but, since we never been there who knows where it is but, I do know it's in the reservation of LaPush,"

"And they've been living here in Forks since then…" Leah drifted off with a distant look on her face "No wonder he doesn't talk about it… I always felt…he seemed older than he looks doesn't he…"

"He does… Charlie also said that when he arrived here he was about … 23 years old… and that's when he met Renee twice… I think the first time was when he was in his early 20's at the first beach and then when he saw Renee again it was in Las Vegas… and we know the rest from there.." Sam murmured.

"Shit… "Leah swore under her breath "No wonder he's been so … I can't even imagine how hard that was… losing his entire family like that…and I'm honestly not surprised about Swan either… she never was interested when it comes with Forks…all she cares about is that leech," she scowled at this causing everyone to nod in agreement "No offense Jake," she says.

"None taken and don't even worry about it Lee," Jake murmured "I don't really care what she thinks anyway," he gave a shrug which made the pack to nod in agreement.

"So… what student exchange problem is Ben talking about… and how is that possible that we never heard of that program or notified before?" Jared asked as he rapidly changed the subject as much as he wants to talk about Charlie's past… he didn't want to disrespect the chief privacy by talking about it in the open like that.

"Maybe they always had it but, we never really paid that much attention and Toby pointed out that they wanted to keep it under wraps despite how we're their childhood friends and being Bella's cousins remember?" Sam pointed out and felt a little relieved that Jared changed the subject as he didn't want to disrespect the chief of the town either.

"If that's true… then what do we do Sam?" Embry who surprisley grew quiet "You heard what Toby said there's no way he'd tell us the whole story," he whispered.

"You're probably right… even though we grew up with them I won't hesitate to protect them guys. We owe them that much… after what they been through I won't let anyone bully or torture them not when we're around… as a pack we protect others especially imprints," Sam explained in low tones.

"And you know what… " Leah spoke up causing the pack to look at her with a raise eyebrow " I actually agree with you since this is Mia we're talking about… that's my future sister in law along with the rest of her family including the twins… that aunt Emma is expecting which means … Charlie is also our family" which left Seth quite flush over that "She doesn't deserve that and neither does her family or her friends…" she sighed staring at the sky with a distant look on her face "It would explain a lot… how they're so… closed off… I'm supposed to be their best friend and yet I couldn't even recognize them especially Aqua… I can tell it affected her a lot then Ariel… although maybe she hide it well she always been good at that it's what we have in common with that kind of stuff" she sighed in frustration and grumbled under her breath looking at her watch on her left wrist which looked new and curious since Jake or Seth wasn't aware she was wearing a watch "Well as much I want to continue this conversation I just remembered I should get going. Mr. Hill needs my help with some assignments for the next few weeks so I'll see you guys later at lunch… maybe…" she explained heading inside through the cafeteria and turned left to the other building next to it.

Sam nodded in agreement "She's right we should all head back to class and meet up at lunch," he offered.

We grumbled and headed back to our class. We managed to make it to our 2nd period class. During class, we were doing a reading on Romeo and Juliet which left us to groan. That's when one of the teachers Mr. Reeds mentioned something about homework which again the class groaned telling them they had to review the past 10 chapters as they had a test coming up based on the book and before he can say anymore the bell rang which he also mentioned that they're going to be talking about in Monday.

"Why do we have to read a book about two people who died in the end," Paul scowled.

"Oh, come on Paul it's not that bad homework isn't that much today since we're going to be out of town next weekend anyway," I pointed out.

"Yeah good thing too we're going fishing," Paul snorted "Yay," he sarcastically replied.

Before I can answer Seth was quiet which was unusual for him "Seth you okay man?" I asked.

Seth shrugged "I'm fine," he gave a fake smile which made me frown "I'm just thinking that's all…" he mumbled under his breath.

"About what?" Embry asked munching his apple.

Seth shrugged in response.

"So, does anyone know about the plot of this book or play or whatever?" Paul snorted waving the book in his hand.

"The book is basically about two people who fell in love as their families are sworn enemies for generations and the book isn't so bad. I mean it's either read the book, do the assignment or stay home while the rest of us go fishing next weekend? Which would you prefer to do then hmm?" Seth demanded with a serious look Paul was about to answer but, he cut him off "Besides having sex with random girls," he sighed shaking his head "Sooner or later Paul you're going to find your— "he started looking around noticing not a lot of people around the hallway and lowered his voice in a hissing fit "Imprint just like the rest of us so stop being a dick head and get the hell over it already. Because unlike you or the rest of us … I won't let anyone hurt Hermione if anything… I'm going to hunt them down, rip their scrawny little neck, limbs and their bones with nothing left but, blood dripping off drying out of their bodies if they even try to lift or touch a finger on Mya got that," he harshly hissed at him leaving us to stare at the kid after closing his locker a bit harshly after putting his books away by stomping away ahead of us.

"Whoa…" Quil murmured.

"What the hell was that about?" Paul blurted out.

Embry sighed "Paul you should watch what you say around Seth especially after the rampage we learned from this morning… "he mumbled.

"Yeah I know…I'll talk and apologize to him later after he cools off" Paul sighed and kicked his foot against the locker knowing how protective Seth is with Hermione. We all were despite some of us imprinted on some of them "It's a lot to take in I know but, I can't help myself for being a little protective towards the kid,"

"I think we all are..." I murmured.

"So what now?" Embry asked.

Paul sighed "Well as soon as Seth cools off I'll talk to him and apologize for my lack of behavior..." he murmured.

"I'm sure he'll ... forgive you eventually..." Quil pointed out.

"Yeah ... maybe," Paul murmured.

~*~End of Chapter Twenty-Four~*~

I know I know I've been rewriting the story from the past year and I finally managed to update the next chapters pretty soon so it shouldn't be long till you see me updating the next six new chapters. It should be updated to Ch. 30 and you'll see me updating every 1-2 weeks. I hope you enjoy the now rewritten new chapters. Ciao for now dolls ^_^