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Author/Note 1: Sequel from Our Dawn 2

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Alert: the characters in this story curse a lot.

Our Dawn

Part III

Book 3 – Joy & Sorrow

Leah Clearwater

Chapter 25 – Uprising

The fucking leeches were coming for me. I wasn't scared but I was shocked. It looked like suddenly I had turned into the most popular person in the damn world. I wouldn't be surprised if there was an FBI team knocking on my door at any moment.

"Why are they interested on Leah?" Jacob asked.

"We don't know. We can only assume Aro wants her because Leah is unique."

"They want me as a pet because I'm the only female wolf?"

"Probably." Edward confirmed.

"This is insane. I mean a week ago I was kidnapped by a fucking leech who wanted to turn my unborn child into a freaking hybrid and now the Italians want me to be their pet?"

"I can only give you answers once I read Aro's mind, until then I suggest we take precautions."

"Like what?" Jacob asked.

"You should separate the kids once you pick them up from school this afternoon just in case they ask to see William. We can't let them know Will has a twin brother."

"Are you going to be with us? Shouldn't you go to Canada in case the Volturi try to separate your family again? I mean you can be in troubles again because of us." I said.

"We want to respect our treaty so we'll be here." Edward replied with a confident look. "Besides this time Aro doesn't seem interested in a battle. He's coming just to check the situation. Plus he already knows we still keep in touch with the pack."

"How many of them are coming?" Jacob asked.

For a split second I was afraid that Edward was going to say they had an army coming to La Push again.

"Only four. Aro, Felix, Alec and Jane."

"Fucking bitch…" Jacob muttered to himself. He still had issues with Jane.

"I think you should call a pack meeting and maybe you should also warn the Council." Edward suggested. "Then meet us before the sunset in the clearing."

We agreed. Actually we didn't have a choice. If things didn't work out peacefully, we would need Bella's power to protect us.

"After picking up the kids I'm taking Harry to Charlie's place and William will stay with my dad, alright?" Jacob asked while I was trying to eat something right after Edward left.

"Okay."

"I'm going to meet Embry and Quil at work and tell them about this. You should call Seth although maybe he already knows what's going on."

I knew Jacob was talking about what had happened when Joham took me. Seth was in Canada, working and he had suddenly felt something was wrong with me. When Sam called to tell him what was going on, he was already on his way to La Push.

I had felt the same years ago when Irina attacked my brother on the Cullen's mansion. I had felt he was in danger and my mother thought that we had a stronger link inside the pack because we were blood siblings. It was actually the only explanation why we would feel like that towards each other when we weren't in our wolf's forms and we were miles away from one another.

"I'll call him anyway."

"Don't leave the house, alright?"

"Actually I was thinking about going over to Kim's place."

"Okay, I'll take you there on my way to work."

Jacob drove in silence. We were still taking in the news but I knew that sooner or later we would have to talk about this in private. Right now we were only worried about informing everyone about the Volturi and the danger we were about to face again since Aro had chosen to bring the witch twins with him.

Jared was at home with his kid when we arrived. Jacob told him briefly what Edward had told us and he promised to take me home safely after I had my talk to Kim. Then Jacob left to warn the others.

"How is Kim?" I asked Jared.

"The same. She doesn't talk to anyone, she barely eats…she just cries…a lot."

I sighed and entered her bedroom. She was on the bed. The curtains were still closed but I could tell she wasn't sleeping anymore.

"I'm opening the curtains." I warned before letting the faint sun enter the room.

Kim closed her eyes and turned around so she wouldn't have to see me.

"I know it hurts to lose someone you love. I know you have every right not to speak to me ever again but I'm here to tell you something."

I knew she was listening and since she didn't throw me out of the bedroom, I took that chance.

"The Volturi are coming to take me." I announced.

I was improvising. I didn't know what to tell her this time. This was actually my third attempt to have a conversation with her. The first couple of times I had apologised for not being able to protect her. I even told her I wouldn't mind if she hated me and wanted me to die, but nothing worked. She just listened and remained in silence.

"They caught Joham and now they're interested in me. It seems that the boss leech has a collection of freaks and I'm going to be his next toy."

Slowly Kim sat down on the bed and looked at me but she didn't speak.

"In a few years they're going to take William too. I'm losing my family and there's nothing I can do. I can't fight because I'm pregnant, I can't protect my children…I'm useless. The only thing I can do is to go with the Italians…maybe that way they'll leave for good without harming anyone else."

I noticed the tears in her eyes and I couldn't help feeling surprised.

"Why are you crying? I should be used to this by now. Nothing in my life works the way it should. When I think I can actually be happy something happens and…"

"So you're giving up?" She asked whipping her tears away.

"Maybe I am. What about you? Are you giving up?"

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"Well…I guess I'm just surprised because you were so brave before and now…"

"Brave? I was freaking scared Leah."

"But you risked your life…"

"I couldn't warn anyone, I wasn't even able of taking care of my own baby."

"It wasn't your fault, Kim. If you should blame someone, blame me not you or Jared or Jeremiah."

"I shouldn't have allowed them to induce labour. Jesse was too small…I should've known. I'm a nurse."

"You would've died too. You have to put yourself together and cherish the life you can still have with Jared and your son. You never know when your happiness will be over."

"Are you really going to leave with the Italians?"

"If that means I can save all of you…yes."

I held Kim's hand for a while and whished her good luck. There was nothing more I could say to her to make her feel better. Now she had to heal on her own.

"Jacob won't let you go." She said when I was about to leave.

"Yeah…He's going to put up a really big fight…I'll have to talk to him."

"Thanks for coming, Leah."

I met a very happy Jared in the living room. He thanked me for helping Kim and I felt good. At least I had managed to help someone. I just whished things could be that simple with Jacob.

When Jared and I arrived at my place, Jacob was there with the pack and the Council members. I tried to calm my mother down but she was pretty nervous this time. She didn't believe the Volturi were coming in peace and she wasn't the only one.

Jacob had told the truth to everyone. About Joham, about what he wanted, about William's powers and about the Volturi's interest in him and now in me too. The whole pack decided to fight for us. I was truly surprised but I was also aware that a fight would have too many consequences. The only way to avoid someone I loved or cared about to die was to be ready to sacrifice myself. There was no other way to prevent a blood shed. Jacob's eyes met mine for a brief second and I was sure he knew what I was thinking.

"This time I think we should let our numbers to be a secret. They don't know how many wolves there still are and they're only four." Sam suggested. "At least this way we'll have a small chance."

"I agree." Jacob said. "Besides I need some of you to guard William and Harry."

The pack was more confident than the last time we met the Italians because this time Alice had seen only four of them coming. We were sixteen wolves plus eight vampires. The numbers were on our side but they still had two deadly leeches: Jane and Alec.

I listened carefully as Jacob and the others planned everything for that night. Jared, Collin and Martin were going to protect William at Billy's. Paul, Shane and Clayton would be near Charlie's place watching Harry. Denis and Justin would stay guarding La Push's perimeter. The rest of the pack would join the Cullens at the clearing that night to wait for the Volturi. Jacob and I would remain on human form but the others would phase to intimidate the enemy.

Once again we were in danger, people could die and the saddest part was that there wasn't enough time to say goodbye. It was almost lunch time when we decided to call off the meeting. My pack members had to go home and explain their imprints and families what was going on. Some would have to lie but it was all for a good cause. Not all the people could actually handle the truth, I mean even my father's heart couldn't take it.

It was hard to cope with the anxiety in the next hours. I wanted to believe that everything would be alright but I couldn't. I was watching some pictures in the bedroom when I noticed Jacob leaning against the doorframe.

"Something wrong?" I asked taking a picture of Jacob with the twins when they were three years old.

"Seth arrived. He went to see your mother and then he's coming here."

"Okay."

"I won't let they take you away."

"You know…I always blamed someone else for what happened in my life. Now I just think I was never meant to be happy. That's why all these things are happening."

"What the hell are you talking about?" He asked confused.

"Come on Jacob…We have to accept it. We had six years together but now it's time to say…"

"This is not a goodbye!" He half yelled coming closer. "I refuse to say goodbye."

"I've decided already. If they threaten you and our people, I'll have to go with them."

"You can't decide things like that. You're not the only one involved here. I'm your husband, we have two children who need you and you're pregnant with my child."

"Don't you think I know that?"

"I'm ready to fight if I have to."

"You can die."

"Then I'll die protecting you."

He come closer and hugged me. I felt safe in his arms but I knew it wouldn't be for much longer. Actually that could be our last day together. When we looked at each other's eyes no more words needed to be said.

We slowly stripped our clothes and he carried me over to the bed. We were driven by our feelings and emotions. That was the moment I really felt I was living a fairytale. I had to go through a lot to get here, to find my prince charming and to be happy, at least for a few years. Now fate was screwing me over again but nothing would take away this blissful moment with my prince.

In times like this I truly felt as the luckiest person on Earth and it was all because of Jacob. Because to be with him made me believe I was a better person, I was a good mother and somehow I came to realise that we fitted together. Because of him my life had a purpose and a meaning.

It was so easy to be with him. From his kisses I knew everything he wanted to tell me, from his touch I knew everything he wanted me to feel, from his embrace I knew exactly how I made him feel, from every movement he made he send me to oblivion in a desperate attempt to make our connection last longer.

No matter how far apart we were, I would always love him. We had two children together and a third on the way. There was no bond stronger than this and I wanted him to know so when we managed to breathe properly and he pulled me up into his strong arms I let my tears speak for myself. "What's wrong?" He asked alarmed.

"I'm just happy to be with you." I said. "It's just sad that our time is running out."

"Do you really think you're going to get rid of me that easily?" He inquired playfully.

"I'm trying to have a serious conversation here." I replied.

"Are you getting sentimental on me, Clearwater?"

He used my family's name intentionally. We used to call ourselves like that when when we were trying to annoy one another.

"Not a chance, Black."

"Good because I really need you to focus. We're not going to let them win. Understood?"

"I…I'm scared Jacob."

"I know. I'm scared too but I have a plan B."

"And what's plan B?"

"We can move to Italy. Me, you, Will and Harry."

I sat down and looked at him.

"What have you been drinking? Gasoline?"

"I'm not staying here if you're not with us. I gave up on my family once and I'm not doing it again. This time we stick together."

I cupped his face and kissed him passionately.

"Thank you, Jacob. Even though your Plan B sucks."

The phone rang suddenly and Jacob answered immediately.

Can I come over or what? I heard Seth's voice on the other side of the line.

"What's up Seth?"

I would like to talk to my sister before you have to go pick up the kids at school. He whined. Can you please put some clothes on and act properly for the rest of the day?

"Just give us a few more minutes and then you can come inside." Jacob said trying not to laugh.

Sometimes I really hate you Jake.

"I know."

Jacob and I took a shower and then we dressed up. Seth arrived shortly after and promised me he would not let the Volturi take me away. I knew he was serious because I would certainly do the same for him.

We arrived early at the school. Seth left to meet Sam and the rest of the pack while we waited for the kids.

"Sorry about the Rabbit." I said suddenly.

"What?"

"The Rabbit…I'm sorry about the accident."

"It's fine."

"I know you really loved that car. You worked so hard to build it."

"I can still fix it, but it's just a car."

"I know you hate to drive my car."

"I don't hate it."

"Liar."

"Fine…I do hate it."

"Why?"

"Because…Never mind."

"Come on, tell me. I mean you helped me to fix it when I asked you…"

"I helped you because you told me it was your father's wish that you'd take good care of the car. I helped you because I enjoyed your company."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"So, what's wrong with it now?"

"I don't know."

"Just tell me."

"I vaguely remember seeing you and Sam…" He started.

"My father used to borrow him the car whenever he wanted to take me out. He didn't like me to ride on Sam's bike. That was a long time ago, Jacob. I can't believe you remember that."

"I don't use to think about it often…but sometimes I think about the memories you have of him and I feel…jealous."

"You're an idiot."

The laughs of your children interrupted our conversation but we didn't mind. I hugged them tightly before breaking up the news.

"Mum and dad are going out tonight." I said putting Harry's school's bag inside the car.

"Again?" They both whined.

"The Cullens invited us for dinner." I lied.

"Are we going over to grandma's?" Will asked.

"Well, grandma Sue wants to have a word with Harry, so he's going to spend the night over." I said. "As for you, grandpa Billy needs to talk to you about something really important."

"Really?" They asked at the same time.

I nodded. I hated to lie to my children but it was important that they would stay separated tonight.

"What does grandma want?" Harry asked with curiosity.

"It's a secret." Jacob said.

"What about grandpa? Is he going to tell me a secret too?" William inquired.

"Sure." Jacob assured him.

It was hard to kiss and hug my kids goodbye. They didn't know the truth, I tried not to think that this could be the last time I would see them and I tried to keep myself together for their sake but it was extremely difficult. My mother promised she would take good care of Harry and we hugged for a couple of minutes. Billy promised the same when we left Will at his place.

We thanked them and then Jacob had a talk with everyone who was going to stay behind protecting our children. I felt relieved to know Will and Harry were going to be safe. I knew I could trust my pack brothers.

When we finally arrived at the clearing, everyone was already there except for the Volturi.

"They'll be here in an hour." Edward answered my question.

"I can definitely say that Aro isn't coming here to fight. Jane and Alec were forbidden to hurt us and the pack." Alice explained. "We still don't know exactly what they want though."

"In that case, we'll have to wait." Seth said.

"This time everything is under control." Edward pointed out. "They are only four and we have Bella. There's no way they'll force you to go to Italy."

Jacob squeezed my hand and I felt there was a light at the end of the tunnel.

"Aro always plays safe. I believe he's here because he wants something from us." Carlisle announced.

"Or from you." Jasper added.

"They probably want my baby, right?" I asked.

"It's possible." Carlisle agreed.

"There's no way I'll let them have Leah or our baby." Jacob stated firmly.

"We know that, Jake. That's why we're here." Bella announced. "As soon as Aro arrives, Edward will know everything."

In a way that moment while we were watching the sunset kind of remembered me the old times. That clearing had many stories to tell. We had fought against a newborn's army in there. Jacob protected me that day and got half of his body crushed. We had confronted the Volturi on that same spot a few years ago and we had managed to survive. Now we were again waiting for the enemy.

My pack brothers started phasing as soon as we felt the stench. The hideous smell almost made me throw up.

"I love you." Jacob whispered to me.

"I love you too." I replied watching four vampires walking gracefully to meet us.

They were coming but we were ready. I wasn't scared anymore. They would not control our lives. I put my head up and waited. Jacob's grip around my waist intensified when Aro's eyes observed every single one of us. Then he simply smiled.

A/Note 3: I'm about to start writing the final chapter. Thanks for all the reviews. Your feedback is great.

Rafaela: Não sou brasileira, sou portuguesa. Por isso, se fores brasileira e quiseres escrever as reviews em português podes fazê-lo. De qualquer modo também entendo francês, inglês e espanhol. Mas o português é a minha língua materna. Obrigado pelas tuas palavras.

brankel1 and Jeakat: I'm also sad for Kim, I never planned on being so mean to her. But I'll make up to her soon enough.

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Karisan