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BPOV

It's been a week since Sam tore apart Justin, slowly might I add. I had spoken with Aro the following day and informed them of everything we had learned.

I let him know they were going after me and than to the Volturi. I had said I would plan everything while keeping them posted. Aro said if we needed, he would send his guard.

We had also discovered that Lee had indeed been separated from the pack which was a whole other issue.

Flashback

"So Lee, you notice anything last night? Like maybe certain commands not working?" I asked Lee who was lying down on the floor in front of the couch I was currently perched on.

"Yea, I was going to wait and see if anyone came to me about it. How is it even possible for me to leave the pack, I didn't actually do anything?" She responded.

She had a good point. While we were talking Seth walked in followed by the rest of the pack.

"Hey guys" Lee and I greeted. Jared took a seat next to me while everyone else found places around the living room. Lee had sat up and was now leaning her back on the couch in front of me.

"Leah, why is it you didn't have to obey Sam's command yesterday?" Wow Jake, straight to the point.

"Hm, your guess is as good as mine; though I have been looking for ways out of the pack I didn't actually do anything yet. And getting out was supposed to be a last resort if I was told I could not to help Izzy." Lee shrugged her shoulders.

Everyone was quite for a second and I noticed Jake look to Sam who nodded. Jake than continued to talk.

"Sam and I have decided that I will be stepping up to the alpha position. As alpha I would need to delegate a strong, independent, smart and courageous leader as my beta. I know everyone assumed that would be Sam and though I do agree Sam did a great job as temporary alpha I believe there is a better option. Leah, you've changed in the short time you've been hanging out with Be-Izzy, sorry. We all see that you were just reacting to the way we treated you and if you would have us back as your pack I would really like to have you as my beta."

Yea, I definitely didn't see that coming. Sam kept his head down the whole time while everyone else smiled towards Lee.

I knew what her answer was before she did it seems because she looked to be thinking about it.

She glanced at me and I smiled and gave a slight nod so she knew what I thought on the subject.

"I'd be honored to be your second." She smiled.

Jake clapped his hands, "great, now I don't know bout you all but I'm hungry." He gave me the puppy dog eyes.

Ugh, what an ass that one is. I huffed and stood up with a smirk on my face. Everyone started laughing as I went and made the pack lunch.

I have been talking to Jared since than also and we decided it'd be better to stay friends for a while. As I told him, just because I'm letting him near me doesn't mean he's completely forgiven yet. The bitch is still out so he'll be walking on eggshells for a little while.

We now act the way Jake and I did before I left. Hand holding on occasion, kisses on the cheek. That's it though, for now.

I had told everyone I was going to bring the Cullen's in as some backup and that they might be able to help with information on the southern bitch, Maria.

I had learned a lot about her while in Volterra and had even learned some interesting stuff about our emotional cupcake Jasper.

So that's what I'm doing now. I just 'decided' to call Alice and figured she would see it and save me the trouble of looking for her phone number.

What do you know, the phone's ringing. Hm, who could it be?

"City morgue, you kill 'em we chill 'em,"

"Ha-ha Bella very funny." Was Alice's sarcastic reply.

"Actually Al, it's Izzy for a while. At least until we take care of our unfinished business."

"Oh my, Izzy what's going on?" Got to love Alice, always so concerned.

"Well, it seems our favorite red-head has decided to team up with a certain southern bitch and I was hoping your dear ol' hubby could let the major play for a bit. You are all invited to help obviously, I miss ya'll."

I didn't want to upset the pixie and make her think I didn't want her to help too.

I had heard a growl in the background when I mentioned Maria followed by a crash. Looks like major heard and isn't happy.

"Of coarse we will help Iz; we actually aren't far from forks. Would it be alright if we meet you on the treaty line tonight?"

"Of coarse that would be perfect."

"Oh, before I forget. We will have two extras with us. They have red eyes so please warn the wolves. They won't hunt anywhere near La Push. They go for the lower scum of society so they will stick to Seattle or further if that's ok."

She seemed worried about what I'd say. I think she forgot I lived with the brothers for two years and they aren't picky with there food. I am kind of happy to hear that these two go for, as Alice put it, the scum of society.

"I'll let the pack know but as long as they don't feed anywhere near us and don't start any fights we should be ok."

"Ok Izzy, we will see you tonight around eleven," she paused for a second, "eighteen. Bye." She chirped.

I laughed, "Bye Alice."

After we hung up I decided to go meet up with the pack and let them know. Since Sam is no longer alpha the meetings are now held at Paul's house. He has no problem with it because everyone chips in to fill his fridge and pantry.

Paul lives alone since his parents both passed when he was 16 and he has no imprint. The council had agreed to let him live on his own and just checked in on him. Sue was a big deciding factor in that. She didn't think sending him to some orphanage would be good for his temper. Could you imagine when he went wolf?

I called Jake and Lee and left it to them to get everyone over to Paul's for the meeting. Since we decided to meet there in an hour I decided to walk the beach for a bit. It was early afternoon and for once the sun was out and it was relatively warm.

I was wearing my dark blue faded jean shorts and my light and dark blue tie dye loose tank top. I took off my sneakers deciding to walk bare foot in the sun-warmed sand. I left my shoes by Suzie and headed off.

I had just decided to head back and be early when I heard crying from inside the woods. Knowing very well this could be a trap I checked my shields and set off. After 10 minutes of a slight jog I found who was crying.

It was a girl with strawberry blonde hair wearing a purple and silver dress. Her dress was torn and dirty; it looked like she had been out here for a while. Her feet were bare and bleeding. She even had some leaves and such in her hair.

She was sitting on a log holding her face and just crying. I cleared my throat but I don't think she heard me because she didn't respond. I walked over to her and put my hand on her shoulder.

"Excuse me?" She jumped, whether because of me touching her or talking I'm not sure.

Here beautiful brown eyes were bloodshot and her makeup was streaked down her face. She looked to be just a little shorter than me, maybe 5'6".

Before I could say anything else I was attacked in a hug as she started crying again and mumbling incoherently. It was a little awkward at first but after about a minute I wrapped my arms around her and started shushing her.

"Hey now, don't cry. It's ok. I'm here, don't worry."

After another five minutes I had gotten her to quiet down and we were both sitting on the log. She was still in my arms just sniffling now.

What was this girl doing in the woods? She looks so young, and why was she so upset? I asked myself.

When I thought she was ok I decided to ask her for her name. "Hey hunny, what's your name? How old are you?"

"My name is *sniff* Amanda. *sniff* I'm 16, I'll be 17 next week." She replied.

"Ok Amanda, my name is Izzy. Can you tell me what you are doing in the forest? It's dangerous to be out here, especially alone."

She looked up at me than back down to her hands and took a deep breath.

"I know, its just, well, I got lost. You see, I go to forks high and yesterday during lunch well let's just say my best friend didn't turn out to be a friend at all. She and my boy, I mean ex-boyfriend were all over each other and when I asked what they were doing she just told me he's moved on to a real woman since I couldn't please him the way she could. I just got so upset I ran. I went into the woods and got lost. I haven't been able to find my way out; I don't even know where I am." She started to cry again, lightly this time though. I just held her again.

"We are actually in La Push right now. Why hasn't anyone called for a search? Where are your parents?"

"My parents passed away years ago. I live with my uncle and really, he doesn't like me. He was always jealous of my dad for getting my mom so he takes it out on me. He's probably hoping I ran away or something."

Oh, this poor thing. She may be almost 17 but she just has this childish air about. I need to take care of her. I stood up pulling her with me.

"Come on hunny, I know the way out and I am going to take you to my friend's house so we can clean you up a bit. You must be hungry too. Let's go," I took her hand and led her out of the forest.

Instead of going back to the beach I took her the shorter way towards Suzie. When we got to my bike I handed her my socks and sneakers to put on.

"Is this yours?" She asked looking at Suzie.

"Yes she is. This is Suzie, Suzie this is Amanda." I introduced my bike.

I succeeded in making Amanda giggle. I hoped on and started Suzie up. I than helped Amanda on behind me and we headed off to Paul's help.

I had sent a text to Lee asking her to bring some clothes and letting her know to tell everyone I was bringing someone with me.

We pulled up and the whole pack was on the front porch. I helped Amanda off the bike and held her hand tight on the way to the front door. She kept her head down as we approached. All the guys were just staring at us. Lee huffed and came over to us.

"Hi, I'm Leah. Come on I'll show you where the bathroom is and we can get you cleaned up. We ordered pizza so it should be here soon." Lee grabbed Amanda's other hand.

I gave Amanda a smile and a nod telling her it was ok. As Lee walked off I turned to the guys.

"Um Iz? I thought we were called for a meeting? Does she have anything to do with it?" Paul asked.

He seemed rather calm considering I just brought a stranger into his home. I knew Lee was listening so after leading everyone into the living room I told them what had happened, starting with me hearing her crying to now.

"Guys, I couldn't just leave her to go back to her uncle. I wanted to make sure she was ok. I'll take her back to Charlie's tonight. Lee and I finally found a place for me here on the Rez; the elders said it was cool that I moved in, so I'm thinking maybe I can ask them if Amanda can too and maybe transfer schools." I was looking at Jake for the last part.

He sighed. "Izzy, I got to check with my dad and the other elders. We are letting you because you have agreed to become a fellow protector. But I will talk to them about this."

I ran over and gave him a hug. "Thank you so much Jake. If not, I can always just get her a car and she can drive to forks as long as she can live with me. I just want her safe."

Lee had come back down to join us and shortly after the doorbell signaled the pizza was here. I paid and made sure to grab a pie for me and Amanda.

Just as everyone started on their pizza Amanda had joined us. She was wearing one of Lee's sundresses. It was black and silver and absolutely beautiful. I noticed on her back shoulder as she sat down she had a tattoo. It looked to be a silver wolf. That's strange; I'll ask her about it later.

She ate five slices to herself while I had two. She must've been hungry. When we were all done I decided to introduce her to everyone as Paul ran off to the bathroom.

"Alright everyone, this is Amanda. Amanda, this is Jared, Leah we know, Sam, Embry, Quil, Seth, he's Leah's brother, Jake, Colin and Brady, they are twins. Oh and here comes Paul now."

Paul just walked back into the room and when he looked up at Amanda I almost squealed, but Izzy doesn't squeal. He imprinted! Ah, that explains the silver wolf.

A/N Yay for all the reviews! I got over a hundred now! So, I was going to keep writing but thought this was a good place to stop. Next chapter will obviously be the actually pack meeting than we'll get to see some Cullen's. I am bringing in our Whitlock buddies sooner than expected because I had a reviewer who seemed pretty excited about it. Obviously I changed my mind about Leah leaving the pack but I think it works out. So Paul's imprint is a character based on one of my first reviewers. She had requested that she get Paul and although I cant give her the real thing I thought this would suffice. I welcome any suggestions! I'm all for the reviews and ideas keep them coming!