Denali, Alaska, United States

Year 2000

The group only spent two days in Denali, the rest of their time spent doing outdoor activities—hiking, sledding, skiing, ice-skating, snowball fights. Kaylee had been delighted when Alice had announced they were sledding and skiing. It was something that Hermione had introduced her to during their Christmas Holiday in their third year, and she had immediately taken to the both of them the way she had taken to Quidditch, learning quickly the gist of it.

She loved the thrill and the adrenaline that sledding and skiing provided her, how her heart beat would rise due to the speed, and how alive she felt afterwards. It was like a rush that renewed her soul, a moment of time where she could just forget the problems in her life, the dangers there were, and just be a normal child who was having the time of her life. So, having had the chance to sled and ski again made her feel elated, made her feel like she was truly living anew.

Maybe it was because of that reason alone that she did not react when she once again found the remains of uneaten food on their last night. Nothing that day would trample her elation. After all, it was a weekend getaway with one rule: to have fun.

However, Kaylee was determined. And if there was one thing she absolutely hated, it was being left in the unknown. She may have put her curiosity to rest for now, but she will revisit the situation to try and figure out the mystery behind all those wasted food.

~O~

Cullen House

The seating arrangement stayed the same when they went back to Anchorage. Emmett, Rosalie, Edward, Daniel and Kaylee in Emmett's jeep, separating ways with Alice and the others. And while they travelled by normal speed, playing games and sharing stories throughout the drive, Alice, Jasper, Tanya and Kate were already back in their respective homes.

In the Cullen house, Alice sat in the living room, her eyes staring distantly at the fireplace, mind focused on a dark haired and blue-green eyed girl. She was trying to see into her future, needing to know if there were any important events to occur so they would be prepared if something horrible were to happen to her, and to see what the future has in store for her and Edward. But she was not getting anywhere.

It was like something was blocking her when she tried. She should have been able to at least see little snippets of her future from the choices she has made so far, even more if Jasper's ability was anything to go by. Her mate had revealed to her that Kaylee was already attracted to their brother, having felt the shift in her feelings at the same time she did. By now, she would have been able to see what she will do about it if she would either follow through with her feelings or try to ignore it. But there was nothing, no images filling her mind.

Whatever it was that was preventing Alice from seeing anything made her want to scream in frustration. She hated being in the dark, not knowing anything about certain things.

"What's with the long face, darlin'?" Jasper asked as he walked into the living room.

Alice sighed. "I can't see anything. I try to look into Kaylee's future, but I get nothing from her." She rested her head on Jasper's shoulders when he sat down next to her. "It's like something is protecting her from my ability."

"Should we call Eleazar to discuss this anomaly?"

"That would help a lot," Alice said, then paused. "I just don't get it, Jas. Two years ago, I was able to see her coming in our lives. So, why can't I see anything from her now? What's so different now compared to before?"

Jasper did not reply for a moment, trying to think of any reason that would explain the situation. "Alice, maybe it's not Kaylee you should focus on. Maybe you should try to look into Edward's," at her raised eyebrow, he continued his thoughts. "Two years ago, we didn't even know who she was, or if she even existed. I think the reason you were able to see her at the time was because you were watching Edward's future, not hers, and she appeared in your visions the moment she decided to move here. She was there in Edward's future because she would be connected to him in the end. With her relations to Daniel, how can they not be introduced to each other? Edward is Daniel's best friend and Kaylee is his cousin. It is only right for them to meet each other, which led them to where they are now. By meeting her, he finally found his mate, the one you've been looking for."

For a moment, Alice just stared back at him. "That makes sense, but it still doesn't solve why I can't see anything from her, even now that I've met her."

"I don't know the answers to that but if there is anything I know it's that I will help you figure out this mystery."

Alice smiled sweetly at him. "Thanks, Jas."

"Any time, darlin'."

~O~

Gardner Home

Emmett had dropped Kaylee and Daniel before sunset, the latter choosing to stay with his cousin, so they could catch up. Secretly, he wanted to know everything that had transpired since the last time he and Kaylee caught up with each other.

Daniel had already went inside after saying a heartfelt 'thank you' to Rosalie, Emmett and Edward, which he requested that it be extended to the others, for throwing him a celebration.

But now, Kaylee stood in front of Edward, standing awkwardly in his presence. Ever since the night that she discovered her feelings for him, she felt so shy whenever she was around him. Which was unlike her because she had been as confident as Hermione and outspoken as Ginny, and she really had no idea why she was being shy all of a sudden. It was not like this was her first time harbouring a crush on someone. She had a few while she was at Hogwarts, and she had never, not even once, been shy and awkward with them.

She wondered why. She should not have to as it was just Edward, her friend. Someone she had been spending most of her time with since they were introduced to each other and have known him for almost a week.

On the other end, Edward was at a lost on what direction to lean towards. He wanted to ask Kaylee out the next weekend, spend some quality time alone with her even though they are often seen together at school. But to him, it was not the same as entirely being alone with her. Just them, and no interruptions. And no thoughts he is privy to while with her. That was one thing he needed the most.

When he was with Kaylee, he just wants to focus solely on her without being bombarded with the thoughts from the other teenagers left and right. Because with her, he can relax and not have to endure those that were unwanted since her silent but buzzing mind gave him the reprieve he so desperately needed.

Having more than a hundred thoughts within a one-mile radius and trying to block all of them out was as tedious as trying to prevent one's self from letting their inner demon take full control over their being. Especially when faced with the most difficult situation; the sight and smell of blood.

"You have something on your mind," Kaylee stated, her soft voice puncturing through his troubled mind. "You can tell me anything, you know."

Make a damn move already. You've been standing there with her for five minutes, just staring at each other, Emmett grouched.

Edward inwardly sighed at his brother's impatience. "I, um," he mumbled. He heard Rosalie snicker from inside the jeep, her amusement clear. She was laughing at him because for the first time ever, Edward was at a loss for words. "I wanted to ask if you're doing something next weekend?"

Kaylee had to think for a moment if she was busy. Aside from visiting her father, which she was also going to do tomorrow, there was nothing else that was important she needed to do. She was originally going to visit Harry, Hermione and the Weasley family, but she could put that off and pacify them with just a letter until the following weekend.

"No, there's nothing on in my agenda for next weekend," she replied. "Why?"

Edward suddenly felt nervous. What if she said no? What would he do then? Shoving a hand through his bronze tousled hair, he wondered if he should go through with it. If she does not feel the same way about him the way he felt for her, what would that mean for the both of them? Will their friendship turn awkward?

Kaylee smiled in bemusement. "Edward? Just spill it out."

He let out a breath for show, feeling a little foolish about the decrease in his self-esteem. They were so human, and yet he felt rejuvenated. Feelings he thought he would never be able to experience were brought forth again. In Kaylee's presence, he could feel the love and care she has for him even though they did not know each other for that long.

"I wanted to take you out to town," he paused. "As…as friends, of course."

When Kaylee did not respond right away, Edward panicked. Maybe it was too soon, he thought to himself.

However, Kaylee was taken aback for only a moment, her eyes going a little wider and her mouth hanging a little open in shock. She felt her cheeks redden. But annoyed with herself for the way she has been behaving lately, she tried to quell down her shyness. She was a Black, for Merlin's sake! The daughter of the famous Sirius Black. Confidence in this area should not have been a problem for her, it certainly was not for her father.

She smiled at Edward. "Sure, I'd love to go."

Edward returned her smile, sighing in relief.

As for the friend's bit, Kaylee did not for a second believe it was what he wanted. And frankly, if she was to be true to herself, she knew it was not something she was after either. Edward was a handsome guy. He was mature for his age, and he behaved like a gentleman, anybody would be lucky to snatch him up. And Kaylee was not an idiot, she was not going to let the chance pass her by.

"And Edward?" she said to him. "It's a date."

Edward's eyes widened then softened the longer he gazed at her before he finally nodded. "I'll see you on Monday, Kaylee."

She nodded, smiling, and watched as he climbed into the back seat, and they drove off. When she could no longer see their vehicle in the distance, she turned around and headed for her house.

"Daniel?" she called once she closed her front door. "Where are you?"

Silence. And then…

"I-in here," he yelled, his voice sounding terrified and coming from the kitchen.

She frowned, wondering at it.

"Milly did not mean to scare Mistress's muggle friend. Milly is so sorry!" Kaylee heard the familiar squeaky voice of her house elf, and she rushed to the kitchen.

There she found Daniel, his form trembling, backed up from the far wall with her house elf a few metres in front of him, pulling at her bat-like ears in consternation. Her huge round eyes, infused with panic, met Kaylee's which were filling up with tears.

"Mistress!" she wailed. "Milly is so sorry. Milly did not mean to pop out of thin air and scare the muggle." big fat tears trickled down her slightly hollowed cheek. She moved to the coffee table, picking up a large thick book with the full intent to punish herself with it.

Kaylee suddenly whipped her wand out of from the holster on her left thigh and quickly transfigured the book into a feather when she realised what her house elf was about to do to herself.

Milly looked up when she no longer felt the hard cover of the book she once held. "Mistress?"

"Milly, how many times have I told you not to harm yourself?" Kaylee sighed, staring sadly down at her elf.

"Mistress is not angry? Mistress will not punish Milly?"

"No, I am not angry, nor will l punish you." Kaylee smiled kindly. "I am, however, quite peeved that you still choose to call me 'Mistress'. I thought you were going to start calling me by my name?"

Reassured that her Mistress is not upset, Milly huffed. "Mistress will always be Mistress to Milly."

"Kaylee?" Daniel interrupted, his voice returning to normal. "What is that thing?"

Her blue-green eyes flashed to his, forgetting for a moment that he was there. "This is my house-elf. Her name is Milly, if you didn't quite catch it from the many times she's been saying it," Kaylee explained, smiling fondly.

"What are house-elves? What is their purpose? And why do they look like that?" Daniel asked, letting go off the wall.

"As much as I hate to say it, house-elves exist in the Wizarding World for one purpose only; to serve their Masters," Kaylee scowled, hating how that was the only way for them to live. "House-elves are immensely loyal and protective to those they serve. However, not every magical family are privileged to get one. Most often, you can find a house-elf at the beck and call of pure-blooded families because they are rich and can afford to buy one. It is for that reason alone why a house-elf is not given any wages, because of how expensive they are. Only Hogwarts' house-elves, Dobby, and my Milly are paid for their work. On the other hand, should a witch or wizard want to free a house-elf from their service, they only need to present them with a type of clothing and they will be considered free."

Kaylee looked down at Milly, her very loyal house-elf, who stayed with her since the beginning of her first year when they met again, and even now still remained her most ardent protector. "I tried to give Milly a scarf, even a small dress, to free her but she almost bit my hand off every time. She did accept them in the end but not for what they presented, she took them because they were cute. Milly didn't want any freedom." she grinned, and Milly proudly raised her head.

"Milly is very happy serving Mistress. Mistress is very kind and caring, she brings honour back to the Black family." Milly squeaked to Daniel, who even though has calmed down, he still stared wide eyed at the house-elf.

"Milly, this is my cousin, Daniel. His mother is mom's sister." Kaylee announced then her eyes flickered back to Daniel. "You can stop staring at her like that, Dani. She won't hurt you unless I tell her too, or if she thinks you're a danger to me."

"Mistress is correct. Any family of Mistress is a family to Milly." then she burst to tears, which alarmed Kaylee.

"Milly?" Kaylee frowned, kneeling in front of her house-elf.

"Milly is sorry. Milly is just remembering the time when Mistress believed she had no family. Now Mistress has a cousin. Milly too remembers that she had no family until Master Sirius bought Milly as a gift to Mistress Ariella, and Milly gained a family who loves Milly in return."

Kaylee's heart broke once more for her house-elf, and she wrapped the small form of her house-elf in her arms and let her sob on her shoulders.

"Uh, as much as I want to hear about this story, I kind of told Mom, Dad and grandma to come over here for dinner." Daniel said, sheepishly. "They'll be arriving within half an hour."

Milly stopped crying and looked at Kaylee. "Does Mistress want Milly to prepare dinner?"

"If you do not mind," Kaylee replied. She received a smile from her house-elf in return.

While Milly was in the kitchen, Kaylee lead Daniel to her living room where they talked in hushed voices.

"My house-elf is sensitive," Kaylee started. "Before my Dad got her, she served a family that was abusive to house-elves. She was treated horribly, and it's why she's sensitive. She's getting better but she returns back to her old habits from time to time."

"You never answered my third question. About their appearance?"

"Dani, I am a part of a magical world. There are a lot of creatures that will look strange to you but to us, they're normal. Their physical appearances will not be something I can explain as I don't even know myself."

Daniel nodded. "Speaking of the magical world, we want to know everything. You can't hold back. We deserve to know the whole truth from the moment auntie was murdered. We want to know where you went, who you lived with, everything."

Kaylee nodded. "I guess that's only fair." she said. "Make yourself at home. I'm just going to freshen up and write a letter to my extended family and friends from England."

Fifteen minutes later, Daniel was watching his cousin who stood in front of a fireplace. She grabbed some kind of powder, a red letter in her other hand, threw the powder on the hearth and yelled, "The Burrow."

Daniel's eyes widened when she disappeared all of a sudden, green flames left in its wake. He leaned back on the couch, shocked to his core. He did not think he could ever get used to all the magic his cousin was able to do, especially with something as unexpected as that.

And so, he waited for her.

She was not gone for longer than a minute, and when she came back she closed her fireplace and muttered a spell under her breath. Kaylee turned to her cousin. "I'm going to quickly step out. It won't take five minutes."

All Daniel could do was nod. There was nothing he could do anyways. Her cousin is her own person, and she was older than him by two years. But whatever she was doing has certainly made him curious. He watched as she disappeared again on the spot with a pop.

He sighed. He should have known there were other ways to disappear. He wondered just how many there were. Will he ever get to experience one of them?

When she came back, Daniel asked what that was all about.

"I was securing Anchorage from five people. Once they read that letter with the family, they would want to investigate." was her mysterious response.

"Just what is in that letter?"

"Things that have happened to my first week here. And I also wrote about Edward. He's taking me out next weekend."

"Right." Daniel understood. "The five people you mentioned are protective of you. And by securing the whole town, you're saving Edward."

"Yep," Kaylee answered, cringing at the thought of them and their protectiveness.

~O~

Ottery St Catchpole, Devon, England

The Burrow

Sunday mornings every fortnight in the Weasley's home was always busy. Molly and Arthur would host their gathering between family and close friends in their home, an event meant for spending time with each other. Molly and Ginny would always wake up early so they could get a head start and prepare the food.

It was them that first found the red letter on their dining table.

"It's signed by Kaylee." Ginny said, reading the back of the letter.

Molly's eyes lit up, and she quickly ordered her daughter to wake everyone else and have them gather in the living room. Remus, Tonks, Teddy and Luna had slept the night in the Burrow with the Lupin family taking Ginny's room while the youngsters slept outside in a magically expanded tent.

Molly sat in an armchair holding the letter, fidgeting in excitement. She wanted to read ahead just to see how Kaylee was doing all by her own, but she knew that would not be fair for the others. And so, she waited, and when they were finally gathered together, their faces expectant, Molly passed the letter to Harry.

Harry opened the letter and quickly checked the length of it.

"It's a short letter," Harry announced.

"It doesn't matter if it's short or long. Just read it, Harry!" Hermione said.

Harry rolled his eyes and started reading to appease her.

"Dear Harry, Hermione, Ron, Weasleys and Co.,

Anchorage is great. I already made quite a lot of friends. On my first day too! I also reunited with my cousin. You all remember Daniel, right? I brought him over once to the Burrow? Anyway, my mom and her family had always lived in Anchorage. The only reason why my relatives were in New York all those years ago was for the Christmas Holidays.

I also met a guy. Daniel introduced me to him as he is his best friend. It's only been a week, but I have become attracted to him. And Harry, Remus, Fred, George, Bill, before you freak out and possibly come over here to kick his arse, Edward is a gentleman compared to my previous crushes. He also looks like Cedric, except he looks like an older version however. There is nothing much to talk about him just yet, but I'm going out with him next weekend. I really can't wait. I've never felt like this for anyone before. The moment we met, we just bonded. Is that crazy?

I know that Dad would never approve of me dating. He was always going on about how no one would ever be good enough for me which is completely bollocks, if you ask me. Dad just doesn't want me to end up marrying anyone. If he could, he will lock me up and only let me out once I'm bloody forty or something! Speaking of which, I'm visiting him tomorrow.

But enough about me, how are all of you? How is Fleur's baby? Will some of you be at St. Mungo's tomorrow?

Love,

Kaylee

P.S. Bring Teddy if you decide to come over and meet me."

When he finally closed the letter, he did not know what to feel about the guy that Kaylee wrote about.

Hermione, Ginny, Luna, Fleur, Molly and Tonks, on the other hand, chatted excitedly about Edward—how exactly he looked similar to Cedric, how he behaved, and what exactly it was that endeared him to Kaylee—while Harry, who having finally decided how he felt, Fred, George, Bill and Remus fumed in their seats. There was no way they would allow Kaylee—their sister, and in Remus' case, his pseudo-niece—to date while unattended. Who knows what that Edward fellow is capable of, especially since she is living by her own.

The five protective males stared at one another, each equally planning on just what to do. When Harry's eyes landed on the fireplace with the floo powder, the rest followed his gaze and then one by one, they stood. A glint of mischief shone brightly in their eyes.

"Uh-oh." Fleur and Luna mumbled, the former rubbing her hand on her bulging stomach. Fleur was due to give birth any time now and the whole family was anticipating the baby's arrival. Some had even taken to betting against the baby's gender, mainly between the twins, Ron and Charlie. Ron and George believe the baby might be a girl while the other two think the baby is a boy.

Fleur was at a neutral. Be it a girl or boy, she would love them just as equally. But for the sake of her husband, for his sanity to remain intact, Fleur hoped it would be a boy. From the way he was behaving about Kaylee, one he treated as his own sister, Fleur had a feeling it would be much worse if it came to their own daughter. At least, with having a boy as their first-born child, he will be able to help Bill reign in the boys that would be after a daughter of theirs in the future.

Bill reached the fireplace first, grabbing a handful of floo powder on his way. "Gardner Home!" he yelled. However, he did not get transported to her place like he thought he would since he could still see everyone in front of him. "W-what?"

Remus tried it for himself, pushing Bill out, but he received the same outcome. "I don't believe it," Remus cried, aghast. "Kaylee has temporarily blocked her fireplace from us."

Tonks smirked. "Clever girl," she ignored the piercing glare of her husband, and smiled at the other girls while brushing her son's hair back who at this moment was asleep. "Taught her well, that cousin of mine."

"I'll try apparating there," Harry said, hoping that it will work. He was gone the next second, everyone spent quietly just staring at one another. The girls with disapproving glares, and Fred, George, Bill and Remus with a childish pout on their faces.

Harry came back a few minutes later.

"I can't apparate inside her house. I tried to apparate outside of that car dealership or that shopping mall 'Mione, Ron and I went to," he cried, frustrated. "It's like she knew this would happen."

"We should try the fireplace again," Fred and George stated.

"Maybe you did not say it properly, Bill." George offered.

"The five of you will not be doing anything!" Molly screeched, hands on her hips. "The next person who tries to interfere with Kaylee's relationship to this Edward will not get food for a whole week."

Harry, the twins and Bill froze. Molly threatening them with her meals was serious. They could always order out, but Molly's homemade meals were the best, nothing could beat them. Except Hogwarts, but that was out of the question as they are no longer studying there. And so, every restaurant, muggle or wizard-owned, pale in comparison to hers.

"Do not tempt me because I will do it." Molly said forcefully.

Remus smiled easily at the Weasley matriarch. "That's okay. I don't eat here anyway,"

Molly turned to him, brown eyes on fire. "I will burn all those chocolate stash you own." she growled.

"And I will help Molly." Tonks added with a smirk. "I know where you keep them, Rem. Every single one of them."

Hermione, Ginny, Luna, Fleur, Ron and the other males of the family—Charlie, Percy and Arthur—just watched the situation in amusement, biting their lips so as not to make any sound of laughter in case Molly's ire shifts to them. When faced with an angry Molly, it was best to run for the hills. An angry Molly is definitely something you cannot survive from. She had the ability to make anyone mentally scarred.

Remus' face paled, and he sat back down between his wife and Arthur. His shoulder slumped in defeat, and Arthur patted him on the shoulder in sympathy despite the grin that was plastered on his face.

Remus stared apologetically at Harry.

"I'm out, pup."

He only hoped Sirius will never learn that he chose his precious chocolates over his daughter.

A/N: The story will be picking up next chapter. Hope you enjoyed this!

Thank you for the comments, it really motivates me to keep going with the story. Hopefully, you don't take that the wrong way. I'm not asking people to comment so I could keep writing, just saying that they make me happy lol.

Anyway, I'd like to ask for your opinion/vote on Kaylee's patronus and animagus form.

For her patronus, I have:

Tigress

Husky

For her animagus form, I only have:

Lioness

I'm also open to any suggestions you may have.

See you in the next update.