Jake POV

"Hmm, Jake get the phone," Leah mumbled as she rolled over to the other side of the bed. I stretched before reaching over her and snatching the phone off the hook angrily.

"What?" I barked, laying back down.

"Jake, they're coming."

"What?" I stuttered, not really understanding what was happening. Leah turned towards me and leaned on her elbows, staring at me with a worried look on her face. I listened as Bella told me about Alice's vision, claiming that we were going to be having visitors in a few hours. Before she could finish, I was already out of bed, pulling on a pair of sweats. Leah clicked the light on as I hung up the phone after promising to be over in a few minutes with the rest of the pack. I suddenly stopped moving and stared at Leah, sitting up in bed. Her hair was up in a messy bun, with strays going out in all directions. She had her hands rubbing soothing circles over her stomach, her hazel eyes searching me to assure her that everything was alright. I couldn't breathe, and the pounding in my chest was enough to make me want to crawl back in bed and never let her go.

"I have to go," I stated, almost as much for me as for her. We stood, staring at each other, drinking each other in as if we were dying of thirst. She managed to heave herself out of bed, and stood next to me. I memorized every inch of her face, not wanting to forget it, ever.

"I want to come," she stated, looking me square in the eyes, as if taunting me to tell her no. I shook my head, eliciting a glare from her. I couldn't have her there with me, not during the fight.

"No, I can't have you there. You can't help," I tried to make her sit down, but she stood and looked at me defiantly. "Leah, I will chain you to a chair before I let you come today." She let her head drop as I wrapped my arms around her, somehow feeling that this wasn't going to be as easy as it had been before. I couldn't just go, and be completely fearless. Granted, I wasn't afraid of the vampires, but I had a new fear, a new thing sitting in the back of my head. I was afraid of not coming back, not being able to see Leah, and my child. I couldn't be completely fearless anymore, I had more people to live for than myself. She slid her hands up my chest and cupped my cheeks. Finally, she lifted her eyes and stared at me. I could see the tears in them, trying not to fall. I ran my thumbs along her cheeks, breaking down the dam she had built up, letting tears stream down her cheeks.

"Come back," she whispered, taking huge breaths, trying to keep in control. I brought her lips to mine, not knowing how to say how much I was going to keep my promise to return. Leah's hands slid behind my neck, holding me to her. I didn't want to leave. As much as I tried to push the thought from my mind, I knew that this could be my last time kissing her. I never wanted to let go. "I mean it, Jake. I can't lose you."

"I'm coming home to you," I assured her, giving her the best smile I could manage. "I love you," I whispered, slowly pulling away from her. "And I love you," I whispered, running my hand against her stomach. She sat on the bed and watched me walk out the door.

"I love you too," she said sternly, tears still streaming down her cheeks. It took every ounce of me to walk out the door. I shook my head, trying to shake the thoughts I had of Leah, sitting upstairs crying. I had promised her that nothing would hurt us, nothing would come between us, and I was not going to go back on that. I just needed a minute before I walked outside, I needed a minute before I put all my energy into coming home. Quickly I grabbed a piece of paper from the stand in the foyer, writing a quick note that hopefully would never be delivered. I tucked it in the Leah's old coat, took a deep breath and walked outside. Seth met me, looking just like I felt.

"Ready?" he asked, not really listening to what I was going to say. We shifted and met up with he rest of the pack as we sprinted towards the Cullens'. We ran through the dark forest, and I felt each of the pack members moods ranging from excitement to longing.

Where's Ness? I asked Seth, praying that she wouldn't be joining us either, after all, she was half human.

She's staying with the kids and Trevor. I told her to go over with Leah later. Seth noticeably cringed when he mentioned his kids as flashes of them barreled through his mind. I ran, trying as hard as I could to only focus on running. Seth did the same, but images kept popping into his head, and I knew he had the same fears I did. Before I could even register what was happening, we arrived outside the Cullen's. Edward and Bella met us out front. I could picture the image of seven giant wolves sitting and staring at two tiny people.

"There's going to be ten of them," Edward started, looking directly at me.

I thought this would be a challenge, Embry chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. A few other's joined in, and even Edward cracked a slight smile at him.

What do they want? I asked, trying to focus.

"They are here on a false mission, claiming to want to check on the wolves, as well as Ness," Edward started.

"But, they are coming to either get us on their team, or exterminate us," Bella finished his sentence. Alice came bouncing outside with Jasper and Carlisle.

Where's Blondie and Emmett? I asked, not really smelling them.

"They'll be here in a few minutes," Edward answered, "We sent Esme over to get them.

Alright, what's the plan? I asked, suddenly forgetting everything else and becoming all business. It was on my shoulder's to keep each one of my pack members safe, so they could get back to their families.

"We thought that if you guys sat at both sides of us, we could hopefully intimidate them into just leaving us alone, and if that fails," Edward trailed off, "Well, they won't be ready for you all to over power them from both sides."

Alright, go do perimeter checks, I sent the pack around the field we were walking towards. I sat with Edward and talked strategy for a few minutes before Rosalie and Emmett decided to show up in the clearing. Rosalie looked agitated, more than normal, and immensely pissed off was definitely an understatement.

We caught a scent coming from the north. Seth told me, and Edward stiffened. I watched as he stood up and pulled Bella aside, whispering things to her, and kissing her quickly, yet strongly. I couldn't shake the thoughts of Leah from my head. Each set of Cullens did the same thing, giving each other quiet whispers and quick reassurances.

Hey, can I ask you something? Seth walked up beside me. I nodded, waiting for him to start. He was all nerves. Take care of Ness for me, if something goes wrong. I left her a letter. Its tucked in my jacket pocket in the downstairs closet. Just, take care of her. I was dumbfounded. I had no idea what I shuld say to that.

Yeah, I answered dumbly, trying to sound as sincere as I could. Seth laughed a little, trying to shake the mood that had descended.

Ready for this? Seth asked as he stood next to me, his hair prickling as he growled at the visitors that were approaching the field.

Born ready.

Ness POV

As soon as the words excited my mouth, I froze. Seth sat up next to me and tried to listen to the words I was repeating, but I had become a bumbling mess. He wrapped his arms around me as I listened to my mom, talking to me, reassuring me.

"Hey, babydoll, I love you, with all of my heart, but I have to go now. I'll always love you."

"I love you, too," I tried to mutter, not understand how fast time was actually passing right now. I wanted to say more, but I was greeted by the dial tone. I hung up the phone and turned to Seth. I couldn't even comprehend the fact that I might never talk to my mom ever again, and here I was, looking at Seth as he tried to figure out the different emotions playing across my face.

"They're coming," I whispered again. Seth stood up and put on a pair of sweats before looking up and smiling at me.

"Hey, come on," he held his hand out for me to grab and he pulled me up up next to him. "Don't cry," he tried to soothe me as he cupped my cheeks.

"I'm sorry," I sniffled. "I just don't want you to go." Seth stared at me with those big blue eyes; the same ones that had searched my soul, the ones I'd found peace in, the ones I couldn't go a day without seeing.

"I'll be back, I promise." He walked across the hall and I followed. I stood against the door as he leaned over the first crib and kissed his daughter. He ran his giant hand over her head as she stirred just slightly. "I love you, my girl," he cooed, a giant smile across his face. I felt a sob trying to get out as I ran my hand along my throat. He kissed her again, and made his way to the next crib. "And you, my strong man," he kissed his son, "I love you." He let his lips linger on his forehead. The smile on his face was the biggest I'd ever seen. He took a step towards me after gazing at the babies a minute longer. He stopped in front of me and kissed my forehead. I smiled, despite the tears running down my cheek like a river.

"I love you," he whispered, trailing his lips to mine, bringing his hands up to my chin and tipping my head back gently, granting him more access. I dug my hands into his neck, not wanting to let him go. I clawed at his hair, trying to keep him with me for as long as possible. I took a deep breath, soaking up every piece of him, every smell, every breath, I savored us. There was no more time, I had to give him all of me, everything I was, everything I could be; he was my future, my present, my forever.

"I love you," I whispered as he pulled away and walked past me, down the stairs. He grabbed my hand to make me follow. I felt his warm hand, and relished in our connection.

"Ness? Seth?" I heard Aunt Rose say as she walked in carrying a sleeping Trev. I motioned for her to lay him on the couch. I watched from Seth's embrace as she kissed his forehead. Emmett followed and kissed his forehead.

"Ready?" Emmett asked as he looked at me and Seth. I felt Seth nod.

"I'll go meet Jake, and meet you all back at the house." Aunt Rose grabbed me into a hug as Seth pulled himself away.

"I'll see you soon, I love you, godbaby," Aunt Rosalie hugged me tightly, then she and Uncle Emmett were gone.

"I'm coming back, I swear," Seth whispered as he hugged me tightly. His lips once more ravaged mine. "Only you for me," he smiled as he ran out the door. I watched as his silhouette made its way down the stairs, and I felt completely paralyzed.

"Only you for me," I let out a breath.

I don't know how long I stood there, but I couldn't make myself move. I tried to breathe, but that just couldn't happen. My whole heart just ran out the door, towards impending doom. I didn't know if he'd be home, I didn't know if my family would be alive. I wouldn't know for an eternity. They were fighting for me, they might die for me, and I had just brought hell. The sobs started, making my knees go weak, and my head start to spin as I collapsed against the floor, holding my hands around my chest, trying to keep my beating heart inside its cage.

It wasn't until I heard my babies crying that I found the energy to pretend that everything was normal. I ran upstairs to grab Abby before she woke up her brother.

"Shh, hey, good morning, baby," I cooed and rocked her close to my body, tears still streaming down my cheeks. She kept wailing, for what seemed like hours. She needed her dad, she was a daddy's girl, and she knew he wasn't here. "I know, I need him too," I cried right along with her until I finally quieted after a vicious time, but Abby was another story.

"Hey," Leah said quietly as she crept into my house. I didn't even bother looking up at her.

"She won't stop crying," I sniffled. "Here, I'll watch her, go get Connor and make Trev some breakfast for when he wakes up," Leah said forcefully as she plopped down on the couch next to the sleeping child. I handed her Abby and went upstairs to get my other kid. I focused on just the moment, trying as hard as I could to forget about the battle that was waging not even a mile away. As I prepared breakfast, clashes and booms thundered, making me jump with each outburst. Connor finally woke up, intently staring at me, almost confused.

"I know buddy," I whispered, kissing his forehead, "its going to be a long day."

Seth POV

There was a lot of them. Definitely more than ten like Alice had predicted. If anything there were about double that.

Shit Jake thought beside me, stepping up beside Carlisle and Edward. They walked towards three men in robes, the same three men from before, from the last time we had to do this. I looked at Bella, trying to gain some kind of reassurance that we could do this again, but she looked like she was in pain. She stood strong though.

Seth, Embry, Quil, get ready to attack Jake's voice was frantic. I felt the wind blowing faintly from the west as rain clouds started to fill the sky, making it darker than normal. I tried to listen to what they were saying, but it was almost impossible to hear them over the pack's chatter. They didn't care what was said, they only thought about strategy now, picking out the weaker ones, hoping to get a change to prove themselves. I tried to relax, trying to find a peace, a calmness that would allow me to get through this, and back home to my family. Out of now where, Jake when flying back towards us. Just like that, it happened, everyone pouncing at once, no longer planned, scripted, collected.

It wasn't until I heard Edward screaming that I even realized what was happening after a few minutes of fighting. That seemed funny to me, since I really hadn't heard anything since it started, instead I had focused on tuning everything out, focusing on attacking, on killing all those who threatened my family.

Then, it all went black.

Leah POV

The day seemed to drag on, as if time didn't exist to torture me. Ness wasn't much better than me. She was a nervous, pacing, frantic mess. I put a movie on for Trevor in the living room after breakfast, allowing him to just lounge around today. Ness had the babies spread out in the living room, playing on the floor happily, unaware of the war raging on outside because of them and their family that they didn't even know. I wasn't much better. I forced myself to eat, only for the baby. I pulled up a seat on the couch next to Nessie after forcing a few pieces of toast down and a glass of orange juice. She was staring at the floor, with the blankest look I'd ever seen. I knew I couldn't make her better, hell, I was thinking the same horrible thoughts she was. I was filled with the same dread. What if we were forced to raise our children alone, what if my brother never came home, what if the Cullens didn't come back? 'What if's' started to run rampant through my chest, and I could feel my head starting to overheat. I grabbed Ness' hand, trying to soothe her a little. Now was my time, the moment for me to step up, to be a good person, to be a backbone for us both.

Her mind was an absolute blur of memories. Surprisingly, it wasn't just Seth she was worried about, but her mother, her father, aunts, uncles, the pack, everyone whose ever been near her. She didn't stop when I grabbed her hand, instead, she focused on my wedding. I couldn't hide the gasp that escaped my lips. She remembered every detail. The look on Jacob's face when I walked downstairs, the moment we were married, the kiss. I knew my backbone plan was crumbling. I remembered Jake, in all of his glory, perfectly fine, happy, making promises, swearing to come home, and I just knew he would. He couldn't break that promise. He was my clarity, my peace.

Ness moved on to her memories. The night she and Seth ran away, the days they spent together, she focused on the most minor things, skipping over the blatant acts of love, but instead, feasting upon the moments of secret glances, holding hands, Seth's smile when he woke up, the simple things that I also treasured most about Jake, she loved about Seth. The baby crying brought us out of our pity party escape.

"Shh, Abby," Ness soothed her gently, rocking her, "Everything will be alright. Its nap time," she said after checking the time and scooping up Connor with no problems.

"Do you need help?" I offered, but she just shook her head, not meeting my eyes and strutting upstairs. Trevor was playing with blocks on the floor, making up his own little world, complete with vampires and werewolves. I smiled at his innocence. I finally moved to take my jacket off, realizing I hadn't stopped wearing it since I came over. When I threw it on the floor a piece of paper slipped to the floor, one I didn't remember putting there. I saw my name written hastily on it in Jake's awkward scrawl and fingered it nervously. It took me minutes to get over the shock of finding it.

Leah-

The first night I kissed you, was the first night you fixed me. I told you that you infuriated me daily, you called me an ass. You are the best part of me. You let me love you, and you loved me. I love you. love you for so many dumb reasons that all culminate in an overpowering feeling that I am yours, forever. If you're reading this, than I'm truly sorry. I know that you will hate me for breaking my promise. But, I can swear that I fought my hardest, tooth and nail, to come home to you and our baby. I will always love you, no matter what happens. You are my heart and soul. I love you.

Jacob

I'm convinced that there are a few minutes of time that I fully didn't breathe. I felt my body break in two. I felt my chest collapse and my brain go fuzzy. The only thing I could feel, was utter pain. This wasn't anything like I'd felt after Sam. This was as if I was clawing at my own chest, ripping it to ribbons of flesh. My throat wanted to sob and dry all at the same time. I'm sure it was because my tongue had all but rolled back completely.

Its no wonder that when the door slammed open, I didn't realize that everything had changed.

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So, its been a long time, but this is just really hard to write.

There will be one or two more chapters.

There will be two deaths, just warning anyone who reads.

After I finish, I plan on going back through it, hopefully fixing it slightly.

I know this is short, but I think it covers everything.

What they actually said on the field really doesn't matter, they were looking for a fight, remember?

Ok, let me know what you think, plz.