Hi!

Since the last chapter was so short, I thought I'd add this as quickly as I could, another short one but I hope you can see why I split them!

:)-J

Chapter 27: Adding to the mix

I'd spoken to Sam, Billy or Jake every day keeping them aware of progress. All the wolves were vying for the chance to come over, I had already decided who would be in the first group for my own reasons. Since they are nine hours behind, those that were having a trip over here, would be coming over their morning, our afternoon.

"A slight change of pace for us this afternoon," I announced as I walked into the main hall.

"As many of you know we are not the only supernatural creatures. We can work with some, you can meet some of them shortly. Some will want to stay isolated, we will respect that and try and help them by not impinging on their territories and try and prevent others from doing the same; some have been forced almost to extinction in their quest for seclusion, I'd like to try and increase their territories," I looked around to gauge reactions, old habits die hard, I can feel their emotions but facial expressions give me more reassurance.

"We will be doing most of the ground work to get the future on track. Our past behaviour as a species doesn't evoke trust from many that know of us, we need to change their perceptions of us. Their willingness to help in the future will depend on this. It will take a long time to earn their trust but the compensations will be well worth it," new friends are always worth it!

"The friends that are visiting today helped protect me as a human by working with the Cullen family. They are shape changers. According to their legends vampires are their natural enemy yet they made a treaty with vampires in the early 1900's. They put aside their natural animosity to join forces to protect me. Like me they are all very young and new to this life, yet their actions show their ability to look beyond ancient prejudice to work for the greater good," I went on and briefly explained their legends and gave some information about the pack today. "There will be two humans arriving with the Wolves; an elder of the Quileute tribe and the alpha's imprint. I will shield scents to ensure their safety."

Stefan spoke up, "How is it they are exempt from the rules about knowing of our existence?"

"They know because of the shape-shifters, they have a vested interest to keep their own secret as well as ours. Having certain humans, like them, know about us is in our benefit, they can help us fit in better and work with us. You will see better when you meet them, just keep an open mind!" I sent a quick warning to the visitors then bought them over.

Sam was the only wolf to arrive in human form. Leah, Jacob, Seth and Embry all arrived as wolves after much previous discussion. They arrived in formation, Emily flanked by Sam and Billy with the four wolves surrounding them.

Jake was on the front right corner nearest to me, he just had to greet me with a wet tongue to the face, "Eugh Jacob, you're disgusting," I suppose it broke the ice as laughter broke out amongst the vampires and wolves alike.

I threw a privacy shield to allow the wolves to shift back to human form and dress. I introduced them all to the vampires then let them mingle. After the incident with Gianna, I shielded all the Quiluete's enough so heart beats couldn't be heard. It makes it easier on the newborns. The shield protects everyone but I think it's better for relations if no-one gets attacked.

I stood back as soon as I could get away to watch. Edward noticed the way I kept my eyes on the four wolves that had arrived in that form, "Are you concerned for their safety?"

I grinned at him and shook my head, "Just watch and wait!"

Billy made his way over to Carlisle and soon got involved in the discussion he was having with Eleazar and Caius. Sam followed Emily as she went to talk to the Alice and the Denali sisters.

Leah was first with Embry seconds after.

"Did she just imprint?" Edward asked me mentally.

"Yes, and so did Embry," Edwards eyes widened, "You knew they would."

"Wait..." I chuckled to him.

We watched as Jake spotted Embry, alerting Seth and made their way over. "And two more bite the dust," I giggled to Edward as the ties between species bound us all closer!

They had all imprinted on the hybrids. Nahuel could normally be found in a quiet corner with Huilen, his aunt, at his side. Leah had drifted away from the denser areas of vampires finding the eyes of Nahuel. They still haven't broken eye contact but Huilen managed to initiate conversation with a huge grin on her face.

Nahuel's half sisters stuck together, they too were usually on the outskirts of the vampires. Embry had moved in their direction when he caught Reva's eye and imprinted. Jake and Seth got caught in the same web in their rush to tease Embry.

I watched them, each couple in their own little bubble, Jake spoke up first asking Marcella's name. It was enough to knock Embry out of his tongue tied state to start a conversation with Reva. Valarie started the conversation with Seth.

Sam still hadn't noticed, I asked Edward to give me a minute so I could speak to Sam, I approached him before he noticed his increase in numbers. "Sam, you have a few new imprints in your pack," I silently told him.

His eyes popped at me, I didn't let him react further, "They are half human, it will work out better than you will ever believe. Just look at Leah, things will be as they should be between the two of you now."

His stance softened as he watched Leah, "I just want her to be happy, I will always love her just not in the way we once thought."

"She will be, plus you and Emily get a best friend back," a soft smile graced his face.

"But," he started.

"No, don't worry, it all works out. They can have my old house until they need different accommodations. It will make things easier for all that way. The house is close to the reservation but not on it so there will be no worries about vampires living in La Push until everyone gets used to the idea," I telepathically sent him, with a quiet smile on my face, "Go meet them!" I shooed him away. He was still smiling as he shook his head at me and walked across to them, collecting Emily and filling her in on the way across.

Reva, Marcella and Valarie all had bright auras but their late father, Joham, had not been a good influence. He collected them when he stumbled back on them. Reva, the oldest, had the appearance of an adult when he found her and 'took her in' at age eight. Reva found Marcella at just a few months old and Valarie at only days old, raising the best she could while they were dragged across the continent by their father. They had revered their father initially but as the years went on his cruel and callous treatment of them changed their perspective; they had continued to follow him out of fear and ignorance of any alternative. They were all willing and eager to learn but still had quite a few of Joham teachings to overcome.

Nahuel kept drifting towards his sisters during the last few days but they were all finding hard to overcome Joham's influence. The imprinting would help bring them all together. Huilen will find it hard until she meets her mate; she is such a kind soul, it will be a good match!

All four were already infatuated by the pups and vice versa. I don't let them hear me calling them pups, they get quite annoyed with me!

Sam had approached Leah first, her face plastered with a grin from imprinting. She apologised to Sam and Emily, she had seen his thoughts but had never fully understood the impact of imprinting until it happened to her. The bad blood had only ever been one-sided, the three of them easily fell back into their friendships. The four of them went to join the others, they were all involved in good natured bantering.

Huilen was still stood on the sidelines looking a little lost, her eyes never leaving Nahuel, a small smile on her face. She spoke as I got closer, "I'm happy for him, he deserves to find a mate."

"He does, you will all have good lives. He will always want you to be part of his life, you know," I replied softly.

I didn't give her chance to worry about all the changes coming, "When it is time to leave here, the five of you will be going to live in a house near the reservation where they live. You will find your future there too."

Huilen looked at me for the first time since I had spoken to her, I could see hope growing in her face, I smiled and nodded. She reached over and squeezed my hand, "Thank you," came out broken with emotion. She walked over to Nahuel. I watched as Nahuel swept her off her feet in a hug then introduced her to Leah then the rest of the group.

Edward found me and started teasing me about the huge grin that I couldn't wipe from my face, "I think you might have had something to do those particular wolves coming here today,"

If possible my grin got even wider, "And what if I did?"

"I wouldn't have pegged you for such an all out romantic considering how much you loved reading some of the classic tragedies, you're just a softy at heart," his crooked grin and gentle caress of my cheek gave me no doubt he loved that about me. I leant in for a hug.