A/N- Hey everyone! So here's the fast update since I'll be busy for the next few days. I think the next update with be Saturday or Sunday… anyway, I hope you guys enjoy!

Estelin- Hm… well you'll just have to see what happens…

Sarahr85- Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

Silver Moon Goddess1- Yup, she's changed now! Now it's just one to go…

SilverMyst- My best friend is in love with wolves (in fact her Christmas present is a bunch of wolf things). So this was partially for her, but I've also love the supernatural, especially werewolves and vamps. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

BloomAmber- I liked the movie has an entity in itself, but compared to the book, it wasn't very good. They didn't have any of my favorite lines either (Do I dazzle you? Frequently.). But whatever, I can deal with it. I thought the beginning was a bit fast as well, but still loved everything. I don't know if you want to, but there are some pretty good twilight stories on here too… I even have 2 if you want to check them out! Thanks for catching the errors. I have to admit that sometimes I just type Serena's name without thinking and then have to go back and erase it… obviously it was one of those times.

Lovelyl- :)

Grim reaper sakura- Well, I'm glad you liked it!

Bunnie915- Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! Is this soon enough?

Sunny38- I never mentioned that, but it would just be too hard. Both mates have to participate in the run and in the alpha's case a mate can be challenged and that wouldn't come out all that well for a human. Mostly, it's also just a convenience thing. There's also an issue with births that could complicate it for females, but you'll find out about that later.

Amy sighed as she closed her book. She was on a plane back to Montana to see everyone; well mainly to see Zack. She couldn't wait to see him since she hadn't been able to get to Montana and he hadn't been able to get to California for the past few months. Mina and Mike had moved as soon as Mina had graduated, leaving Amy with an empty house, a lot of books, and an eternal longing. The captain came over the PA and told everyone their landing status. Amy buckled her seat belt and put her book back into her bag. She smiled at the picture of her and Zack that she kept on the back of her computer.

"Your boyfriend?" The woman who was sitting next to her asked.

"Yes." Amy smiled.

"You must be flying to see him." The woman said with a large smile.

"I am, but how did you know that?"

"I noticed how you would sometimes look up from your book and smile longingly. As the trip wore on, your smile got bigger. After seeing the picture, I could only guess you were seeing him." The woman beamed as she explained her observation.

"That's amazing how you were able to observe all of that." Amy said.

"It's my job. I'm a social psychologist." The woman said. "I like to watch how people act, even if it is usually in groups."

"That must be interesting." Amy said.

"It is. It always surprises me how much people change when they're alone and when they're in a group." The woman said. "O, I'm sorry, my name is Jillian."

"I'm Amy."

"Well, it was very nice meeting you, Amy." The woman said.

"You too." Amy continued to carry a conversation with Jillian until as they landed. They walked to the terminal and out security together. Amy stopped though when she saw Zack waiting next to a column. She told her new friend goodbye before running over to him.

"Who was that?" Zack asked.

"Her name's Jillian. She sat next to me on the plane." Amy replied.

"Alright. Well, let's go get your bags and go home." Zack said. He wrapped his arms around her and they walked over to baggage claim. Of course they were forced to wait for a few minutes until the bags started rolling out. Amy smiled at Jillian one last time before walking out of the airport with a bag in one hand and Zack's hand in the other.

Zack pulled up to the house he usually shared with Jack, but Jack had been staying with Rei almost every night as it were. He grabbed Amy's bags from the back of his truck and led her inside the house.

"Welcome back!" Mina and Serena yelled as they jumped out from various rooms. Jack immediately growled and pulled Amy behind him. Darien and Mike were laughing at his reaction while Serena and Mina were scowling.

"You could at least let us say hi to her." Serena grumbled.

"Ya, don't we at least get a hug? I mean if it wasn't for us… or well me, then you wouldn't even know her!" Mina said. Jack rolled his eyes and let Amy push past him.

"It's good to see you guys." Amy said. She gave Serena a hug before turning to Mina, but stopped before hugging her friend. "You're a wolf now?"

Everything stopped.

"Amy, how did you know that?" Mina asked. She backed up to Mike and clung to his arm.

"Aw crap…" Amy whispered.

"Amy, how did you know that?" Darien asked, his voice became hard and he slipped into his alpha persona. He grabbed Serena and pulled her back just in case this led to danger.

"I promise you I'm not a threat." Amy cried. "I… I don't mean any harm."

"Amy, we need to know what's going on." Serena pleaded. "How did you know Mina was a wolf? Have you known what we were this whole time?"

"I have." Amy whispered. "Zack never told me, he didn't leak your secret."

"Amy…" Zack whispered, stepping forward.

"I know everyone here is a wolf because… because I'm one too." Amy said. She looked down, barely looking up as she turned around to Zack. "I'm sorry if I've intruded on your territory and you don't want me here. I'll go get a flight home…"

"You are home." Zack said. He wrapped Amy in his arms as she tried to walk past him. "You aren't going anywhere."

"Why would you think we would kick you out just because you're another wolf? If anything it makes us accept you more." Serena said.

"But I'm an orphan… a loner." Amy said.

"So? I'm an orphan too." Serena said.

"Why don't we go sit down?" Jack said. Everyone agreed and walked over to the couch. Mina and Mike claimed the love seat while Serena and Darien sat near the corner of the larger couch. Jack forced Amy to sit with him on the lazyboy.

"My parents killed when I was in high school. We never had a pack and when we ran into one, we were usually forced to move. A lot of packs don't really like strangers, apparently. So when my parents were killed I started living only as a human. Occasionally I'd run as a wolf just to get out, but usually I stayed as a human. After I met Jack and everyone else, I didn't want to leave this pack. I felt like I'd finally found the family I had been missing for so long. So I hid who I was." Amy was quiet for a few seconds before turning to Jack. "I swear I was going to tell you, but we always got so caught up with the few days we had together that I never found the right time."

"How come we could never sense you were a wolf? You smelled like human and of course you acted like a naïve human."

"I found a witch to hide my scent when I wasn't in my wolf form. I was never sure when I'd run into another pack and didn't feel like constantly moving like my parents had. So I decided to hide who I was instead."

"I can't believe the other packs would be so cruel." Serena whispered.

"You can't really say we're like every other pack out there." Darien said. Serena nodded her head in agreement before resting it on Darien's chest.

"Hey, what's going on people?" Jack said as he came in, spinning Rei around as he did so.

"Who died?" Rei asked, looking between everyone.

"No one." Darien said. "In fact, we have a new pack member."

"What? Who's pregnant?" Rei asked. Serena stiffened at the mention of pregnancy before resting back on Darien's chest. Darien squeezed her shoulder comfortingly and kissed the top of her head. They had been trying to have a baby, but so far hadn't been successful.

"Amy." Zack said.

"Wait, I'm part of the pack now?" Amy asked.

"You're a wolf?" Rei and Jack asked.

"I'm part of the pack?" Amy asked.

"The alpha's say so and if you want to be part of the pack you have to do as the alpha's say." Zack said. Amy looked up to Darien and Serena for confirmation. When they nodded her smile stretched across her face and she hugged Zack.

"Sorry, but we're confused… Amy's a wolf?" Jack asked.

"We'll explain later." Mina laughed.

"Has she always been a wolf or did you guys change her and not tell anyone?" Jack continued asking.

"We'll tell you later." Mike said.

"But…" Jack started. Rei slapped his chest, stopping him fron continuing whatever question he was about to ask.

"They'll tell us soon." Rei hissed. "Well, we're off so we'll see you guys later."

"So soon?" Darien asked.

"Jack was just grabbing some clothes." Rei said. Jack grinned and held up a bag.

"That's why that was there…" Zack murmured.

"See you guys later." Rei said as she pulled Jack out of the house.

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"I can't believe I'm allowed to stay. It still seems like some sort of dream." Amy whispered. She sat in bed with Zack lying next to her. He ran a hand up and down her back and she rested her head on her knees and looked outside.

"You better realize it's real because… well it is." Zack said.

"I know, but… Zack, it really is a dream come true. My parents and I were chased from so man towns that I never thought there'd be a nice pack out there. Then I find you and a pack willing to accept me even if I wasn't one of their own."

"This pack has always accepted others. Darien's also an orphan even though he didn't say anything tonight. Serena's parents found him when hunters killed his parents. They brought him in and raised him as though he was another member of the pack whose parents had died."

"It's still hard to grasp."

"I think I know what you mean." Zack said.

"How?"

"I can't believe I have you and you're already a wolf. I mean, I thought you were going to have to change and from what I've heard from Mike, it was one of the hardest things he ever had to witness. Mina doesn't remember the pain, but apparently it was pretty painful too. This is a dream coming true for both of us." Zack said.

"Now, let's get some sleep. We're going to run with the pack tomorrow night."

"I don't want to go to sleep." Amy said. "I don't want to find this is a dream."

"This isn't a dream. I'll be holding you while we fall asleep an I'll be holding you in the morning."

"Doesn't mean I'm still part of the pack." Amy kissed Zack tenderly.

"We'll ask Serena and Darien again in the morning. But for now, we sleep." Zack rolled them over so he was able to curl around Amy. He held onto her tight. He might not have voiced his worry as much as Amy did, but he couldn't also couldn't believe his little mate was already a wolf and he'd be able to see her like that tomorrow.

oOoOoOo

Amy followed Zack out of their house and into the forest. She remained close to him, usually running near his flanks. Where Zack was a light brown, Amy was a mix between grey and black. A hint of blue shimmered in her coat as her muscles rippled beneath her fur. Amy was nervous to run with pack since they knew her as a human and not as a wolf. She knew Serena, Darien, and the others had accepted her, but that didn't mean the other wolves did.

Zack stopped and Amy ran into him since she hadn't been paying attention. She finally noticed the shadows of other wolves running in the trees next to them. Some of them were openly asking who she was while others were just staring at her curiously. Zack nuzzled her neck for reassurance before continuing to the clearing where the run would begin.

"Are we sure this is smart?" Amy asked.

"I'm sure." Zack said. "Don't worry, they're going to love you."

"If you're sure." Amy said.

"Remember, don't act nervous. It's a sign of weakness."

"Gee… thanks." Amy groaned.

"Also, remember you have the support of both alphas. The pack won't go against them." Amy nodded her head so Jack knew she understood. She continued to walk next to him and he walked through those who had assembled.

"Darien, who's the new wolf?" Nathan asked.

"Everyone, this is Amy. Some of you might know her as Zack's human girlfriend. It turns out that she's not just a human, but a werewolf. It's a long story, but we have accepted her into the pack for she has always been a good friend, ever since she first came with Mina. If anyone has any issues then they can bring it up with me." Darien was quiet as he waited for someone to argue against him.

No one said a thing.

"Then it's settled. This last month has not only seen Mina's acceptance as a new wolf in this pack, but Amy's as well." Nathan said. "I believe our alphas have a run to begin?"

"Of course we do!" Serena chirped up. She started to run, with Darien hot on her heals. He nipped playfully at her shoulders before running alongside her.