A/N: Sharing didn't help the idea leave me alone but I like it so that's okay. Looks like some of you like the idea as well.

Here's chapter 2.

I don't own Twilight or any of the characters I'm just taking them for a spin.


As the late afternoon sun lazed below the trees around her Bella Swan took her time approaching the very clear scent perimeter at the southwestern edge of the La Push Reservation. She made sure to approach from upwind, to clearly announce her presence. She moved deliberately but slowly always keeping both her hands in view on the handlebars of her bike. Most importantly Bella kept her eyes down. Just as her father, Charlie, had taught her. Bella gave every non-threatening signal she could as she entered the territory of a wolf pack for the first time in 7 years. Bella could just hear him telling her to put her hair up even as she reached to do so; barring her neck in silent submission to the world.

"I can't teach you how to be an Alpha, but I can teach you how to survive." His voice was clear in her mind but she knew she'd never really hear it again. She felt the loss like it was only yesterday and had wished desperately over the last 2 months that Charlie was still with her. She fingered the birthmark on her left arm, identical to her father's, she'd always have this part of him with her at least.

"He'd still be alive if you weren't such a coward." Slithered, unbidden, across her mind. "A real Alpha," it continued "would've protected him." Bella shivered at the icy tone of the familiar voice. Ever since losing Charlie the mental jabs that had plagued her had become increasingly more frequent.

"Just another in the list of cons to Charlie's death" Bella mused as she continued forward in an attempt to better ignore the voice.

She glanced at her surroundings carefully hoping for a sign of the La Push residents. She would have preferred to approach from a more open area instead of the woods she was now in but they seemed to surround the Reservation.

"They must know I'm here by now." Bella thought. Almost as if challenged by her thoughts 3, shirtless, tan skinned men stepped from the woods.

Bella let go of her bike, dropped her bags and stood still under their gaze hoping they didn't notice the tremble of fear that ran up her spine. "Pathetic" rang out within her skull. As they approached Bella took a moment to note the birthmark on each of their arms, so similar to her own. Of course, she knew the La Push pack was her father's sister pack but seeing the physical mark, knowing she should find some kind of safety, if not peace, there was a relief.

"What are you doing in our territory tramp" the bigger Alpha of the group almost spat at her as they moved closer.

Keeping her eyes carefully trained to the ground Bella shrugged off a surprising instinct to growl at the disrespectful tone. "I mean no harm. I've come to seek an audience with your council." The Alpha bristled and moved forward lifting Bella by the collar easily. Too late Bella realized her mistake as she felt her feet leave the ground.

"As if a worthless stainlike you could do us harm." He laughed at the absurdity of the thought. Although Bella, wisely, refused to meet his gaze she could feel the heat of it on her face as her lungs choked on the burnt smell of his Alpha rage. "What right have you to an audience here?" He demanded to shake her slightly.

Bella reached slowly, careful not to agitate the Alpha further, to the sleeve of her left arm drawing it up to reveal her birthmark. Bella felt the wind knocked out of her as she was unceremoniously dropped to the ground. The Alpha turned with a huff, "Paul, Jared" at his exclamation his companions followed. "This way to the council, mutt." He sneered over his shoulder.

Bella gathered her belongings before following slowly behind. Careful to leave a respectable distance between her and the welcoming party.

After some minutes navigating through the woods, Bella found herself being led through a smattering of buildings. She did her best to keep her eyes on her feet, but curiosity bade her steal glances at the citizens and surroundings of La Push. She noticed the sound of lapping waves to the west indicating a beach. As she looked towards the sound she saw a small school building just off the woods. Soon they passed some fishing and general stores. As they continued further into the town Bella saw a series of residential buildings to the eastern side and a gas station off what seemed to be the main road to the south.

Bella was shown to a small building near what she assumed was the town center. The words Rec Center were hanging above the door in bad need of repainting and centering. "Wait here." The Alpha motioned at Bella as he and his companions stepped inside.

"That's a real Alpha." resounded before Bella could breath relief at being away from them. "You think just because you share a mark they'll take you in? Do you think you're worth even a shred of their pity? Disgusting" Bella did her best to ignore the pang of inadequacy she felt at those words. "What could-"

Whatever else the voice was going to throw at Bella was cut short by the return of the Alpha as he roughly grabbed her arm and practically dragged her down a hall before finally throwing her before a door. "Go in, they're waiting for you" he growled at her lunging slightly in her direction and taking visible pleasure in her flinch. Chuckling as he turned and walked away.

Bella found herself standing in what looked like an old community theater. Before her sat 4 council members. She took in their faces, a kindly looking beta woman to her left, followed by a small beta man with suspicious eyes, seated next to a larger man whose puffed chest and steely eyes screamed pompous Alpha. Finally, Bella's eyes landed on a glowering elder gentleman to her right. Bella snapped her eyes to the ground after meeting his for only a moment. "The Pack Alpha" Bella's mind offered.

"Speak" came a gruff voice that was unmistakably in charge.

Bella took a breath. "You can do this" a voice whispered across her thoughts like a comforting embrace. "Another voice?" Bella thought, momentarily startled by the unfamiliar intrusion.

"SPEAK." the gruff voice repeated forcefully, voice laced with threat.

Choosing to ignore this new development for later Bella spoke. "My name is Isabella Swan." She began aloud eyes glued to the ground. "My father was Charlie Swan" She lifted her left arm allowing them a view of her birthmark.

"Was?" a soft voice to her left interrupted.

"He died 2 months ago." Bella pressed past the lump that had formed in her throat. Chancing a glance towards the voice she was met with gentle eyes.

"Continue" came the gruff voice to Bellas right again. Bella's eyes swiftly found the floor.

"He told me if anything should ever happen to him I should find his sister pack in Forks. I hope to find safety within your pack."

"You have no rights here." Came a snide reply. "Why should we invite your problems into our pack?"

Of course, Bella knew that they would help her. The mark on her arm alone answered the question but she also knew that this was necessary to show her exactly where she lay in the pack hierarchy. "Right where you belong. At the bottom" Bella nearly forgot herself and hissed at the voice burning at her mind. Managing just barely to stifle the offending sound and avoid disrespecting her surveyors. Instead, Bella rolled her shoulders forward folding into herself in an attempt to appear smaller, less threatening. "I won't cause any trouble," Bella stated.

"You had better not." sniffed a pompous voice "If we should let you-"

"Isabella. I have heard of you, of course we all have. The cursed loner on the run." The gruff voice interrupted spitting at Bella's feet in disdain "Your family sealed the fate of the pack whose mark you flaunt. Your whore mother ravaged these lands twice over and it's a miracle any free pack remains in the States!"

Bella felt her back stiffen at the mention of her mother. "I haven't spoken to my mother in-"

Before she could finish her appeal Bella felt the wind knocked out of her for the second time that day, "I am speaking!" Bellowed the agitated Alpha above her as he fought on the edge of shifting.

Bella stayed absolutely still and kept her eyes trained on his shaking fists.

"Your mother is our enemy and, despite the mark you wear, you are not welcome here. The blood of our kin is on your hands too loner." Bella could feel his every word like a punch to the gut. "You will never have a place among us. I should rip that arm off for the dishonor you bring with every breath! You disgrace your father by speaking his name-"

"Bradley!' Bella was startled to hear the beta woman interrupt the pack alpha in a sharp admonishing tone. "That was uncalled for." She stated plainly before falling silent once again.

"It is true" The Alpha began anew straitening up and smoothing back his long hair that had fallen in his rage. "that your father was welcome here. He did request that you be made welcome here as well and left provisions for your care should the need ever arise." Bella could feel the Pack Alphas gaze on her. "Make no mistake this is a debt we owe to your father and the only favor you'll get from us. If you cause any issues for this pack we will not hesitate in retribution. Am I understood?"

Bella nodded.

"Look at me!" The Alpha demanded.

Bella swiftly found herself fighting to maintain eye contact with the authority in his gaze. "Am I understood?" He ground out through clenched teeth as though it pained him to repeat himself, to speak to her.

"Yes, sir." Bella stated clearly before dropping her eyes back to the ground. She felt herself bristle at the condescending chuckle that followed.."Sam, Paul, and Jared will show you to your fathers land. Do not come into the main town unless absolutely necessary. Per your father's instructions, you will be finishing your education among the humans at the forks high school. You should be able to find everything you need in Forks." With that Bella heard the council members stand and brush past her exiting the room.

Bella remained there for only a minute when she heard Sam's voice "This way mutt" and Bella found herself once again being led through the town by her welcoming party, this time towards the outer edge opposite the way she'd come in. The buildings fell away behind them and they were soon walking along a barely visible unkempt path through sparse woods.

They finally stopped in front of a small building hidden in a clearing of the woods.. There were three crooked steps leading up to a door that looked like a strong gust of wind might be its downfall. Next to the building stood a small tree with a bench nestled below.

Bella turned to thank her guides, dutifully training her eyes on the ground. She, therefore, didn't see the malicious glint of Sam's eyes nor the keys he chucked full force at her head. The retreating ring of their laughter told her they had gone.

She gathered the keys by her feet and wheeled her bike over resting it on the tree trunk. Then proceeded up to unlock the door and head inside to sleep leaving tomorrow to unpack. As Bella entered her new home, she was surprised to find the inside in a much better state than the exterior.

Immediately to the right of the door was a wall mounted fold out table with bench seating to go along. Directly across from the door some cabinetry and counters, a sink, a small but functional fridge, and 4 burner stove had somehow been crammed into the kitchen area.

Allowing her eyes to roam further along to the left of the door she noted the open bedroom area just off the kitchen, just barely housing a full bed and small armoire. In front of the bedroom, in what might pass for the smallest living room ever, Bella saw an old couch was tucked away.

Bella moved to throw her bags on the couch and saw a curtained area she hadn't noticed before tucked away in the leftmost corner of the trailer. Pushing away the curtain Bella found a small shower, sink, and toilet crammed into what could pass for a large closet.

Taking in her new home Bella felt a sense of comfort knowing that Charlie had made the space available for her. She thanked Charlie for whatever he had done to ear a debt of gratitude from the La Push pack and, even though the Pack Alpha wasn't her biggest fan, she was grateful that they were allowing her to stay.

Just then Bella remembered the new voice that had entered her mind during the council meeting. She hurried to her backpack, reaching inside for Charlie's thick journal. She remembered him saying something about Alpha voice when he gave her the puberty talk. She skimmed the passages, blushing profusely at her father's notes on Alpha puberty, before finding the proper page. She traced her fingers along the penmanship fondly.

"When a young Alpha or Omega wolf is maturing their inner wolf will emerge as an instinctual guide." Bella read. "For most, it's like their natural character simply blooms forth. For others, it is a struggle to reconcile with who their inner wolf is pushing them to be. For Alphas the voice usually sticks to thoughts of sex and glory. For Omegas it's homemaking and attracting a mate. I don't want the scars left from her childhood to make it too hard for Bella to accept her inner wolf. She's still so reluctant to even phase at all. I try not to push her but she has to get her body accustomed to the strain while she's a pup." Bella paused remembering how she had eventually grown to love shifting into her wolf and running with her father. She smiled as she returned to her father's writing.

"She's a quick learner when she gets passed her anxieties. I just hope they don't keep her from living her life. I wish I could better teach her how to be an Alpha but there's only so much I can know without being an Alpha myself. Not the first time I've wished I wasn't a beta. I can't help but wonder what could've been different for Bella if I were born an Alpha." Bella flipped the page but that was all her father had written on the subject.

"Well at least this voice is supposed to be there." she figured as she yawned and turned towards her new bedroom hopeful for a night of uninterrupted sleep.


A/N: R & R please and thank you.