AN: Here is the Last chapter! The epilogue is almost done and should be up in the next couple of days.
I want to thank everyone who reviewed last chapter and let me in on your thoughts on if I should do a sequel or not; and I am happy to report that I am going to be doing a sequel to this story. I am still working on the plot, but it will still be centered around Bella and Paul, but have the kids and imprints in it as well. I know that it will also have a lot of magical twists and turns. So stay tuned.
I do not own anything, but the plot and baby names! Please enjoy!
Chapter 52: Twin Souls
Ten Years Later
I hate being pregnant! I swear the next time that Paul even thinks about knocking me up; I am going to take one of my paws to what he considers his most important body part. We just had to get drunk after my birthday party last year and not use protection. Paul and I had agreed that with six kids still living at home for at least the next year it was best to wait until the girls were off at college to see if we even wanted to have anymore. Well that idea ended real fast when those two little lines appeared on the pregnancy test nine months ago. However, the best news was yet to come when Carlisle performed the ultrasound a couple of weeks later when I started spotting and discovered that we were having twins, and the reason for the spotting was because my uterus was expanding to make room for the multiple pregnancy. I mean come on, ten kids and eight of those being biological. I swear no more after this for at least twenty years, if even that. I so hate my husband right now.
I love all of my children, don't get me wrong, but it was just that, like with every pregnancy, when I reached the last trimester I turned into a total bitch that was avoided by almost everyone. Besides the triplets and Whit, Paul and I had added another son Kody Cullen Levi named after his grandpa Carlisle Cullen;and a daughter Charleigh Emmaline Levi named after her grandpa Charlie and Uncle Emmett. Kody was nine and Charleigh just turned three; and they certainly added new dynamics into our crazy bunch. Kody was like Collin, Lena, and Aurora with his quiet nature; and tended to avoid the rough-housing that his brothers and uncles got into. Charleigh, or as Dad and Emmett liked to call her 'Jr.', because they loved the fact that she was named after them; well she was our true tomboy. Charleigh loved to get dirty and be outside; and was especially close to Brady, Tala, and Whit because they shared the same competitive and extroverted personalities.
If I thought the baby boom for our pack was over when I was pregnant with Kody then I could not have been more wrong. Jake and Angela had another daughter Caroline "Carly" Joy, who just a couple of months older than Charleigh. Sam and Emily added two to their brood, Zachariah "Zach" Michael, who had just turned seven, and Mackenzie Hope, who was only six months old. Jared and Kim were going at it like bunnies, just like Paul and me, and had three more besides their twins. They had two daughters Gillian Emilia, who was ten; and Georgia Elizabeth, who was close to turning five. Kim also just gave birth to their youngest son, Andrew "Drew" Joseph, three months ago. The last couple to enter the parenting world was Quil and Claire with the birth of their son, Nolan Christopher Ateara, two years ago. Quil and Claire were married a little over three years ago, on Claire's nineteenth birthday. It was a beautiful ceremony in the woods, with a reception following near where Paul and I had ours on First Beach.
Lena, Tala, and Aurora were going to be turning eighteen in a few months and then they would be headed off to college next year. Their personalities had not changed much as they grew into teenagers and every now and then Lena and Tala would get on each other's nerves over something, but as they matured they all sort of grew out of the constant arguing and learned to be friends. Aurora phased into her wolf when she turned thirteen and it was a complete shock to all of us because we thought that she was not going to since up until a day before she transformed she showed no signs. She was happy that she could have that connection with the her sisters; and I think that was really one of main reasons why they all started getting along better because now they could all talk to each other through the mind link.
At sixteen all three of them began dating their imprints, though since Lena's Sammy was only fifteen at the time it was still not as serious as the other two. We made them keep it to group dates with all of three of them going and doing something together, but now that they were getting close to eighteen we were beginning to lighten up on them. However, until they were legal it made it easier if Embry and Seth took the girls to a larger city for a date because we did not want to raise any questions or concerns from our small communities of La Push and Forks. The girls were going to be attending UW next fall in Seattle; and Seth, Embry, and even Sammy were going to be attending with them. Sammy was in the same grade at the girls because of his birthday; so it made it easier that all three of the couples could have the college experience together.
Collin and Brady were back in La Push/Forks. Collin worked at the reservation's hospital; and also in Forks when they needed a doctor to fill in. Brady took over the position of public relations for the council, party planning business, and Pack Construction Company in Seattle. He made the commute with me, but running through the forest took less time than driving would; so it was not that bad. The two of them lived in the Cullen's house in Forks with Emmett, Rosalie, Alice, Jasper, Kate, Garrett, Peter, and Charlotte. They still had not imprinted, but both Paul and I had noticed that they were becoming extremely close to me as my current pregnancy progressed; and since they were acting just like Embry and Seth did when I was pregnant with their imprints we were guessing that these two girls were theirs.
At first we were really upset at this because it just seemed wrong that ours sons would probably find their soul mates in their sisters, but after some thought and conversations with Carlisle and the tribe's elders we calmed down. We just had to remember that Collin and Brady had absolutely no blood relation to either Paul or me; so there was no incest even possible. I know that it was not going to be conventional, but my whole life is unconventional. From learning more about imprinting from the triplets I know that they will truly think of the babies as their little sisters for a long time, but it will just be a stronger bond. We had told the boys of our theories of what might happen when they meet the babies; and at first they were just as shocked and worried as we were at how to proceed with this information, but soon they warmed up to the idea. They even told me that maybe this is the whole reason that I was the one who had to rescue them all those years ago; so that I could provide them a good home filled with love and I that would lead them to their imprints.
They were such smart boys and when they said that I could see what they were saying; and could not agree more because who knows where my sons would be now if I had not rescued them and then they would have never had a chance to have a family and now possibly have imprints to love. I shuddered at the very thought. I also did not care what anyone else said about it because there was nothing wrong with the whole thing; seeing as, yes, they were my sons, but I did not give birth to them and for that reason I saw nothing different between these imprints and the one between my step-brother, Seth, and my daughter. We were just your everyday modern mythical family.
Carlisle, Esme, Eleazar, and Carmen had to move to Seattle because it was becoming apparent to the citizens of Forks that they were not aging, and since they were playing the part of being quite a few years older then their adopted children it was an unfortunate necessity that made them have to move. We still saw them all of the time because of the council and businesses, and plus they could not stay away from their grandchildren for long. In fact every single one of the packs kids called Esme and Carlisle grandma and grandpa because of the connection that they all seemed to form between them.
Dad and Sue were still going strong; and their kids were growing like weeds. Bryce started showing signs of phasing about a year ago, it was almost a given considered he carried the gene from Sue and also with all the time that he spends around vampires. When he did finally phase we all helped him through the transformation and he was now the newest wolf that we had in our pack. He was doing just fine with being a mythical creature, seeing as he was raised with it all around him. Susie and Gabby were only ten; and followed Rose and Alice around like their shadows. Susie loved cars and Rose was all too happy to teach another girl everything she knew. Gabby was the same with Alice, who had just as big of shopping addiction as the pixie.
Of the packs kids only Sammy, JW, Whit, and the girls have phased. Sammy was thirteen the first time and it was an easy transition for him because he has his father's calm need to lead type of personality. He helped JW when he phased less than two months later, but then beat him up when JW went and immediately imprinted on his little sister, Gracie. After the usual warnings about treating her right, they went back to being the best of friends. Whit phased about two years ago and we all knew it was coming because he started developing the signs well before it actually happened. He loved it and was a natural. We were all watching Kim and Jared's twin boys who were about to reach puberty and were the next candidates to join the pack.
It was not all good times for our large family as we lost Billy two years ago. He died from a pulmonary embolism, which was a result of being immobile in his wheelchair for so many years. Jake was heartbroken with the loss of his father; and I even had a bought of depression at seeing my uncle no longer part of our lives. However, we all banned together and remembered him for the life he led and the love he shared with us. It also helped to know the Edward and Leah were there to greet him on the other side.
Edward and Leah have still remained silent, but recently I have noticed something strange going on with my dreams. For some reason I think that they are trying to warn me about something. The dream always starts out in the meadow that holds their memorial and the waterfall, but just as I think that they are going to appear in front of me, a dark shadow appears before me instead. Even though there is no form to the shadow, I know somehow to fear it. No matter how hard and fast I run, it follows me; and it is not until a sudden burst of light erupts around me that it disappears and I am able to wake up. This unknown being is haunting me almost nightly, but for what reason I do not know. I have not told anyone of this recurring dream because something inside of me is telling me to keep it to myself for now, at least until I can figure out more.
It was not until a couple of days ago that I felt that someone or something was following me in the woods. It was always when I was alone and usually when the sun was just going past the horizon and the first spots of night's darkness took over the landscape. However, no matter what I did none of my powers could sense a heartbeat, scent, emotion, or any other marking of an unknown being lurking in the shadows. I was becoming more leery about going out into the forest at that time by myself, but again just like the dreams I had no idea why. Paul noticed one day that I was a little more frazzled upon returning from home, but for some reason my mind was blocking me from telling him anything. I eventually just told him that the babies were really pressing on my back and causing me some discomfort, luckily for me he bought the story. Besides I didn't really know what I could tell him because it was like no matter what my mind kept telling me that that I was suppose to figure out on my own; and that whatever it was, it was going to be life changing.
I suddenly felt a wet substance start to run down my leg; and when I looked I could see that I had not spilled anything on myself. It took me a minute to realize my water had broken; and that I was going into labor. It was lucky for me that since I was so close to my due date that everyone was staying as close as possible to me, for just this reason. I picked up my cell and called Paul and told him to come home immediately from helping Sam repair their back deck from where the younger wolves had been wrestling around and destroyed some of the boards. He told me that he would be there in two minutes. After we hung up, I called Carlisle and told him to be expecting us shortly. I had delivered all of the kids at the Cullen's because it was really the only place that I could go. Even with Carlisle and Esme living in Seattle they had kept the medical room set up for just these occasions; and also for any other medical needs the pack might need. I also called Alice and Rose to come and look after Kody and Charleigh, since Whit was out with Sammy, JW, and Bryce and the girls were out with their imprints.
It was not but a few seconds after I put my phone into the bag that I had packed earlier that Paul came bounding into the house and giving me a passionate kiss.
"You better watch it mister, this is how me got into this situation in the first place." I jokingly warned him.
"What? You cannot blame this all on me. You are just incapable of resisting my sexy charm." He said to me with his panty dropping smirk on his face.
I was going to retort back with something witty I'm sure, but before I could open my mouth an intense contraction punched its way through my body. I groaned out, holding onto Paul's shoulders; trying to breathe through the pain. He just rocked me back and forth, while rubbing my back with soothing circles. Besides the triplets every birth following had been normal and routine, but that did not mean they were any less painful. The contraction only lasted about forty-five seconds and as soon as it passed Paul helped me get dressed in a new pair of pants. When Alice and Rose arrived five minutes later Paul and I both kissed our two little ones and left for the white mansion.
Carlisle was waiting for me upstairs; and after checking me, determined that I was four centimeters dilated. I had received epidurals for all the labors from Whit on; and after a couple more hours of labor Carlisle proceeded to give me one for this delivery as well. It was one of the weirdest sensations because I could feel the pressure of the contractions, but no pain. My legs felt like heavy pieces of gelatin; and I really had no control over their movements. Paul stayed with me through everything and as the hours progressed all of my older children and remaining Cullen's who lived there came into see me.
The girls were excited because they truly loved babies, but Paul made sure to make their imprints fear the wrath of him if they knocked up one of his babies for at least the next three years. We figured that we had them at age twenty and that we would be hypocrites if we became angry at them if it happened to one of them at that time. However, we made sure to tell them that it was not all roses and rainbows. Kids were hard work; and there were no days off or sleeping in. If they wanted kids they had to be able to handle the responsibilities that came along with it because there would be no dropping off the kid at its grandparent's house for them to go out and party. I know that it if just hypothetical, but we wanted them all to have the knowledge that life was messy; and the bad days sometime outnumbered the good ones. We were not going to sugarcoat anything because they were soon to be adults and plus their world was surrounded by too many threatening and dangerous things that they had to be more aware of themselves and their surroundings more than the average teenager.
My labor progressed over the next few hours and when it was finally time to push, it did not take but a couple each for cries to be heard from each of my new daughters. Iris Renee Levi was named after Paul and my mom's; and Willow Esmeralda Levi, whose middle name was after Esme.
Once everyone came in and saw the baby girls our suspicions were confirmed when my adoptive sons imprinted on my biological daughters; Collin on Iris and Brady on Willow. There were a couple of gasps, but once we explained the theory Collin and Brady had come up with it was accepted like any other imprint in the pack. I was so happy to see the look of pure joy and contentment on my sons faces. I knew that nothing about this was wrong because it was obvious that fate had destined these pairs to be separate halves of one whole. I knew that connection, and it was powerful, but one that I would never give up for anything.
Soon Alice and Rose brought Kody and Charleigh to see their new sisters and both Paul and I could not remove the large smiles on our faces when we saw our three year old daughter look at her new sisters with awe.
"Mama, that two babies?" She stated pointing at their little faces.
"Yes, baby these are your two little sisters. Can you say Iris and Willow?" I said to my little one.
"Iwis, Wiwwo. They're pwetty mama." She stated giving them each a kiss on the cheek. Everyone in the room chuckled at her antics.
"Very pretty baby girl. Are you going to okay staying with Aunt Rose and Aunt Alice tonight?" I asked her. Sure the triplets would still be there if something should happen, but it still made both Paul and me feel better to have an adult in the house; just in case.
"I lwuv Aunty Awlice and Aunty Rwose. We going to watch movies and eat popcorn all nwight." She said happily, all the while nodding her little head up and down making her curly hair bounce with the movements.
"That sounds like a great time. Now Charleigh, I want you to promise me that you will be good and listen to your Aunts and sisters until I come home, okay?" I asked her, because she was known for using her puppy dog eyes and cute little pouts to get what she wanted from various members of the family.
"I prwomise mama." She crossed her heart; and again everyone chuckled.
"Okay baby, now give me big hugs and kisses before you leave." I asked her and she flew into my arms, but I made sure that baby Willow was safe tucked into my side. She kissed me on the mouth three times before doing the same with her daddy.
"Kody come here baby, are you going to have fun over at Uncle Jake's tonight?" I asked my son.
"Yeah, JW said that Whit and I could play all of his new games that he got for his birthday. It is going to be great!" Kody enthusiastically stated.
"Well have fun okay, but if you need to go home call one of your Aunts or sisters to come get you." I kissed him and ruffled his short spiky hair.
"I'll be fine; you worry too much, but I promise. I love you mom." He hugged me back, he was always the child that loved to cuddle with me, and ever since he was a baby it was something that we did.
"I love you baby." I kissed him again before he said his goodbyes to Paul.
Soon after everyone had departed for the night after congratulating Paul and me again on the twins. I was lying down in the arms of my husband once the girls had fallen asleep and had been taken downstairs for the night; so that I could get a good nights rest. I was content with where my life had taken me so far, but I could feel again that something was coming. There was a minor shift in the atmosphere around me; and I just wished that I knew if what was waiting around the corner was good or bad. However, I had no answers at this time; so I was just going to keep on living and enjoying my life with my husband and my children.
EN: So what did you think of the last chapter! I told you that I would not leave out Collin and Brady and they finally have their imprints, but I do not want to recieve any flames on who they are because they do not share one ounce of blood with Bella or Paul. Also I know that there are a lot of children names, but I will be posting a family tree after the epilogue so you can keep everyone straight. Also they will be important for the sequel!
Again the epilogue will be up in the next few days, but I would love to hear what you thought on this chapter. I would love to reach 875 reviews. Love every single one of them.
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