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2 years later

Okay so I may have liked the Volturi more than I should have. They became like a family to me.

I really had to get back home though. I told Charlie I'd only be away for a year but I extended it to two so I could help out.

Aro told Charlie that it was some kind of foreign studies program that I got a scholarship for, so my dad was actually thrilled. He would've preferred I told him in person but hey, it happens.

I have kept in touch with Jake. I guaranteed him I was still human and told him I'd explain when I got home.

He found his imprint about a year ago which has me really excited. Her name is Hurit Catori which apparently was chosen for its meaning, beautiful spirit. I was told she just goes by Cat, which I found hilarious because Jake is a dog.

Well, anyways, I am extremely happy for him. I just want to meet her and make sure she doesn't take advantage of my Jake.

He finally understands why I was only able to see him as a brother and knows I just want to protect him.

Jake told me they never did catch 'the redheaded leech' (Victoria). Maybe she's moved on, ha not likely. She probably realized I wasn't there anymore.

Anyways, so here I am, on the Volturi private jet headed to Seattle where Cauis said a present would be waiting for me in the car park.

I'm coming home a month earlier than I told everyone to surprise them. I know for a fact everyone will be at Billy's for a barbeque.

Well, I had to tell someone so I knew where to go.

He said not everyone there knows everything so not to show off. Apparently some of the non imprinted guys wanted to try at a love life. Let's just hope we don't have another Sam and Leah.

Finally we landed. I walked up to the cockpit.

"Thanks Demitri. I'll visit you guys soon."

Demitri volunteered to be my pilot; he's like another brother and wanted to make sure I was safe.

"No problem Izzy. You know, I'm going to miss you a lot! Who's going to help me and Felix with our pranks? And you make sure to visit; we'll come see you too. I know I know call first to avoid conflict with the dogs."

Everyone in Volterra knows my best friend is a shape shifter wolf. Cauis freaked at first but I explained they change to protect their people and if you stay out of their way they don't purposely go looking for a fight. Well, maybe Paul but hey, he could've changed.

I waved to Demitri and grabbed my backpack. I made my way over to the car pickup and groaned at who I saw.

She graduated 2 years ago, you would think she'd have moved completely out of Washington with the way she used to complain, but no she just had to be here the day I come home. Lauren was sitting at the desk filing her nails looking bored as ever.

I gracefully walked up to the desk and cleared my throat to get her attention. She slowly looked up and recognized me. Slowly a smirk appeared on her face. What the hell is she thinking?

"Bella, haven't seen you since you dropped out senior year" she sneered.

Ah, so that's it. She thought I dropped out; well I can have some fun with this.

"Actually Lauren, I've been in Italy for a foreign studies program. I had a scholarship and they asked me to come out as soon as possibly. But enough about me, how are you? How's college going?"

I smirked because I knew if she was in college it was local and that would not make her happy.

"Fine. What do you need?" By the cut off 'fine' I could tell she wasn't pleased with my response or the turn of the conversation. My smirk grew to a full blown smile.

"I'm here to pick up my vehicle. I'm honestly not sure what it is because it was sent to me as a surprise."

She looked it up, handed me the key and told me the spot number. With a mumbled 'have a nice day' she went back to her nails.

Hmm, space 52, space 52, nope that's not it, ah-ha! There it is.

Oh my gosh! I can't believe him! He sent me the 2010 Suzuki Hayabusa gsxr1300r! Top speed 189mph but after a little tweaking I can guarantee I'll up that by a hundred. These things are made for speed.

Cauis is definitely my new favorite uncle! He even got me a new helmet to match the bike both were black with blue and green random designs! Wow, Charlie is going to freak when he sees this. O well, he'll get over it.

I hopped on the bike put my helmet on and revved her up. Wow, beautiful. Well, La Push better look out because here I come.

With the speeds I was going the ride was a short one. I arrived at Billy's and noticed almost everyone was in the back.

I did see one girl trying to carry a bunch of food that looked way too heavy for her so I hopped off my bike, I'm going to have to name her later, and ran up to her to help.

My shield is now always wrapped around me, even in my sleep, so I always have super-strength.

"Here, let me help you." I said to the girl as I took all the platters she had so she could grab the last one from the car.

"Thanks, none of the guys answered my calls so I was trying to take it all back by myself, not very smart huh." The girl laughed out. I laughed with her.

"By the way I'm Isabella Swan, but everyone here calls me Bella. Some friends in Italy call me Izzy so really anything like that I'll answer to, just not Isabella."

"Nice to meet you Bella, I'm Hurit Catori Pavati, but you can call me Cat."

Ah, so this is Jake's imprint. I smiled at her, she really is beautiful.

I explained to Cat quickly who I was and how I was here early to surprise everyone. She was excited, apparently Jake told her all about his sister who was coming home next month and how much she would love me.

"Well, let's head on back," I started walking towards the gate.

You could hear all the guys yelling and laughing and just horsing around. All the girls were just watching and of coarse my dad was off to the side with Billy and Sue.

Cat and I walked back towards the food table. As we were placing the food down I whistled real loud.

"Wow what a welcome home party, no one even notices me, humph" I crossed my arms over my chest and slid a smirk onto my face.

Cat covered her mouth to hold back her giggles. Everyone just stared at me.

Hmm, I guess they don't recognize me. Can't say I blame them, I guess I have changed a bit.

While I was in Volterra I underwent some changes. I guess puberty was late for me. My body has more curves; my breasts are larger at a d-cup now. I'm taller, now standing at 5'8". My hair is now down to the bottom of my butt still the mahogany color just now with more natural red highlights and some blue and black streaks thrown in. I'm still a jean and t-shirt girl but now the t-shirts have crazy sayings and I also learned how to show off my assets in nicer girly clothes.

Today I wore my black skinny jeans with my black cowgirls boots, and a form fitting low cut black t-shit that said 'come to the dark side we have cookies'. I decided to save the vampire reference shirts for when everyone is used to the new me.

"Um, Cat, you didn't tell us you were bringing a friend." Jake said as he walked over to hug her.

Cat turned to me with a smile, "I take it you look a little different from 2 years ago if no one recognizes you."

"Wow, guys. I have to say, I am extremely disappointed in you. I'm gone 2 years and you forget me?" I turned to Charlie and said dramatically, "E tu mio padre?"

I couldn't hold back any more I burst out laughing at the look on Charlie's face. His eyes finally lit up in recognition and he ran to hug me.

"Bells! I've missed you so much! I thought you weren't coming home till next month? How was Italy? Wow, you look great! It's so good to have you home!" Whoa, this is a new Charlie.

After Charlie's revelation everyone jumped up and ran to hug me.

There were a few new additions to the pack that I didn't know and some I just never met.

Jake grabbed my hand after apologizing for not recognizing me and dragged me over to introduce me to everyone.

"Nice shirt" Paul smirked.

He got over the whole 'leech-lover' thing when I took out a nomad who somehow got a little too close to Emily's home while they were all patrolling. Good thing I was with her that day cooking for the pack.

"Bells, you know Sam, Emily, Paul, Embry and Quil. This is Claire, Emily's niece" he pointed to the three year old Quil was holding.

"This is Seth and Leah,"

"I know them, you guys are Sue's kids right? Nice to see you again."

Seth was smiling but Leah just scowled.

This, from what I was told, was normal for her.

She really needs to lighten up on Sam and Emily. Her soul mate is out there somewhere and she'll never find him acting like little miss cranky-pants.

"This is Colin and Brady," Jake pointed to a pair of twins who looked like they couldn't be more than fourteen. The only difference between the two was one had green eye and one had blue.

Poor boys, they are too young for this.

I felt some kind of pull to them, like I had to protect them. That's weird, I feel like they are my children. I'll figure that out later.

"This is Gabe, he's Sam's half-brother. He came here a few months ago when he found out about Sam." He pointed to a younger looking Sam. He doesn't look like a wolf, I wonder if he is even going to change?

"This is Jared and his girlfriend Kim. You didn't get to meet him before you left." The way Jake said girlfriend screamed non-imprint.

I looked towards them and got lost in the most gorgeous brown-black eyes I have ever seen. I just knew he was the one I have been searching for to complete me. He would keep me grounded and protect me from anything and everything.

O crap, if I'm correct, Jared just imprinted on me, and he has a girlfriend.

"Shit"

A/N so, what do we think? Should I do a Jared POV next?

So, I don't know if I mentioned but the title of this story, 'Tutis per Lux Lucis' is Latin for 'Protected by the Light' the light being the wolves.

E tu mio padre' is Italian for 'and you my father'