AN: Thank you to everyone that reviewed! You guys have no idea how obsessed I am with this story! I'm in the middle of chapter twelve right now. I'm trying to make the chapters a bit longer, but not boring! This is the chapter you've been waiting for!

Chapter Nine

Repeating The Past

"What are the chances of me running into werewolves after my vampire boyfriend leaves me?" I could tell her words were meant to be a joke, but there was an underlying self-hatred in them.

After the rest of the wolves – mostly Jacob – explained some things to her, and got some information on the leech, I brought Bella home. I would be watching her until after dinner so that Sam and I could strategize while the packs were patrolling. She surprised me by inviting me inside. Once again, it seemed Bella had the whole house to herself.

"You would be surprised how often our natural instinct brings us together. It's like the universe is always looking for a good fight." I smiled as she sat opposite my at the tiny kitchen table.

Bella cradled her mug with a frown. "I don't understand why you hate them so much. Not all of them are bad. The Cullen's didn't even feed on humans."

"They're unnatural." I scowled at the thought. "Everything is meant to die, even us. We continue on until we find our imprint, and then we age with them. It's the natural order." Even I knew the hypocrisy in my words. My existence should have ended long ago, after Emmett was lost to me. The wolf and Chase wouldn't allow it though. The wolf believed that there was still a chance for him… for us. I didn't know how Chase managed to carry on as long as he did.

"You said you've been alive for centuries… You and Chase… If you haven't found your imprint by now, how do you know that you didn't just miss your chance?" I winced as my stomach lurched at her words. "I'm sorry! That was insensitive!"

I shook my head and waved off her concern. "I did find my imprint…" I squeezed my eyes shut as painful images sprang to mind. "I lost him."

"I'm so sorry…" She covered her mouth with her hands. "If you don't mind me asking, how did he die?"

"He didn't." I had not meant for my words to be as bitter as they had come out. Instead of looking offended, she just seemed confused. "He was turned into one of them." I shook my head, not wanting to picture my innocent Emmett with blood red eyes and sparkling skin.

"But… That means he's still out there. If he's not dead-"

"He's dead to me!" I cut her off, not wanting to hear what my wolf had told me a hundred times. I took a deep breath before continuing. "When you love someone, you'll do anything to save them… Even if that means turning them into your worst nightmare. He's not my imprint anymore, no matter what my wolf says." I stood, giving Bella a parting wave before making my way outside. There was no way a human could understand.

"With this many wolves, it shouldn't be hard to cover both Forks and La Push around the clock." Sam pointed to several points on the map spread over his kitchen table. Both of our packs were either patrolling or enjoying their Friday night.

"We still have to deal with the issue of catching her." I didn't typically like to think negatively, but if her power was evasion, would we even be able to catch her?

"Even if it's a gift, she's bound to mess up sooner or later, and when she does, we'll be there."

"Sam!" Jacob's panicked voice broke through our bubble of tense concentration. Easing back from the table, I frowned as Ty and Nick came running in after him.

"What are you two doing here? You're supposed to be watching Bella's house."

"She just left with one of the Cullen's." Jacob spat.

My back stiffened instantly. "Is this true?" I growled at my pack mates. They winced lightly and recoiled. They both nodded wordlessly. "Shit. Where did the leech take her?"

"Best I could make out? Italy." I stared at Ty, not quite registering his words.

"Well… shit."

Our strategizing took a back seat as both packs gathered at Sam's house. We had Embry, Jacob, James, and Matt patrolling around both the Swan and Cullen houses. The second they got back we would be there… if they got back. From what Matt said, Charlie was at his wit's end. I couldn't even eat. All I could see was Samson's disappointed stare flashing in my mind. I had promised to protect his only granddaughter, and now she was at some vampire headquarter in Italy. It hadn't even been two months!

"If she's gone, she's not really our problem anymore, is she?" Leah spat, earning a growl from Ty.

"She's family." I replied simply. I pushed my uneaten plate of food towards Seth and sighed. "You should never turn your back on people. Pack or not."

Sam's house became our unofficial base for the night, as pack members from both packs came and went. Emily and Kim tried to keep everyone fed, but around midnight, they dragged themselves upstairs for the night. Patrol switched several times throughout the night. We didn't want to work any one member too hard, since we had so many of them to take their turn.

I had been close to drifting off on Sam's couch around eight in the morning when Chase practically flew into the house, naked as the day he was born. It didn't bother me, I had seen him naked almost as many times as I had seen myself, but some of Sam's guys averted their eyes. I noticed Leah's eyes linger before she caught Sam's disapproving gaze.

"Alex, I need to talk to you." I nodded as Paul and Jared pushed in behind him and pulled Sam aside. I followed Chase into the woods, knowing most of the guys wouldn't be able to hear us there. "They're back. She's with them at their house." My eyebrows twisted in confusion. It was good news, but for the first time since I met Chase, he seemed nervous.

"What is it? Was she turned?"

"No, she's fine from what I can tell. Alexandria… You can't go over there." I was shocked at his words. What on earth did he mean? "We need to leave. Now."

"Why the hell would we do that? Maybe you forgot, but I made a promise to Samson."

He sighed, running a large hand over his face. I had never seen Chase so worked up. Whatever was worrying him must have been serious. "Bella is safe. I'm telling you, we need to leave." His deep voice was almost challenging.

"You're more than welcome to leave, but I have to check on her." I snapped before turning away from him. Ignoring Chase's voice calling my name, I broke out into a sprint.

I didn't bother phasing as I ran towards the vamp's house. It wasn't very far, and I wanted to make sure I was clothed when I marched into their house and yanked Bella out by her pretty brown hair. She had me terrified for her. She knew I was trying to help her, and she didn't even bother to leave a note. Don't even get me started on how hard poor Jacob took it.

When I reached their house, I practically had to hold my breath. The stench was overwhelming. With my chin held high in defiance, I marched up to the front door and knocked three times. I could hear them whispering inside, but couldn't make out what was being said. If I wasn't angry at Chase, I would have had him come with me and listen in.

After a few moments, the door swung open. "Yeah- oh, you one of Bella's dogs..."

I froze. My eyes didn't move away from his. No, not his. They were wrong. They weren't the clear blue I had known and loved, nor were they blood red. They were a golden honey. His lips were pulled back into a familiar dimpled smile – still laughing at his own jokes I see. I gasped when my lungs begged me to breathe. No… My feet moved backwards as his smile turned to puzzlement. I silently cursed myself for not listening to Chase.

"Hey. You alright?" He reached a hand towards me, and I jumped back away from it.

Behind him, the blonde from all those years ago made an appearance. She froze when she saw me, her mouth falling open slightly. I squeezed my eyes shut as memories began to overwhelm me. I had blocked out his face for so long, that they were almost painful. Another leech joined them, his eyes darting between us. From Jacob's mind, I realized he was Edward – the mind reader. I suppressed a sob as the memories replayed again. Emmett at the diner, by the cabin, kissing, touching, loving. It was all too much. It was like the imprint returned full forced wracking my body with more pain than I thought possible.

"Emmett…" All I could do was breathe his name as I clutched at my chest.

He tilted his head like a confused puppy. "I thought you looked kind of familiar. Do I know you?"

That cut like a knife. He looked at me with such worry and compassion, for a moment I forgot that he was a leech. For that brief moment, he was my Emmett. That cut worse. "You don't know her." Chase's deep voice called from behind me.

I couldn't bring myself to turn and look, but I knew the whole pack and some of Sam's were there. A strong arm wrapped around me, pulling me into his chest and breaking my focus on Emmett. I clutched at Chase's newly found shirt as he cradled me. I should have listened to him. He wouldn't have told me to leave unless it was something this bad.

"Are you sure? You both kinda look familiar…" I could hear the playful edge return to his voice, but it was wrong. My Emmett's voice was gruffer with a twang. This is why I left him with them.

"Emmett, come inside. Bella needs some help with lunch." The blonde's soothing voice cut in over his.

"Yeah… Yeah, sure thing babe."

My inner wolf howled as the sound of him kissing her echoed in my ears like a gun shot. I couldn't control it anymore. I ripped away from Chase, hardly making it off the porch before I phased. I threw my head back in a howl as the pain ripped through me. It might have been the chicken thing to do, but I ran, and as my pack phased behind me, I couldn't bring myself to keep my mind quiet. They all whimpered as I relived losing my imprint all over again.

AN: I know a lot of you were hoping that Emmett would remember her, but I think it's better this way. One of the reasons I skipped a big chunk of their time together in the 1930's was so that Emmett could have flashbacks. He'll remember her eventually, it's just going to take some time. Remember, Emmett has essentially lived a second life by this time. The next chapter is going to be in Emmett's POV! Reviews are loved so much!