[A/N] I intended to update much earlier but I have been having a hard time staying focused on anything for more than 10 - 20 minutes (Epilepsy Sucks). so because of that I have not been able to get much done or even go back and double, triple+ check my work (yes I am way to obsessive)Thank you for your patience. And I don't have a beta on this but my hubby Halmir did look it over first so there should be little to no errors in it. Read and Review please.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of the Twilight characters. I do however own the plot and the OC's.

The Hawks

-Chapter 1- Changes in the air

Somewhere in the remote mountains of Chile – Two years after Breaking Dawn

"Sensei; are you sure? You will be sending her away from the only home that she has ever known." The young monk asked in confusion.

"Yes, young one I am certain." He sighed "It has taken me all these years to find the where; it is up to her to find the who," he nodded at the young monk; a signal for him to move along and then smiled as she came around the corner.

"Sensei; you wanted to see me?" She looked at him with concern; the whole monastery was acting weird. 'What did I do; did I do something wrong? Am I in trouble again? Oh please no; no more weeks in the library studying useless crap.'

"Yes, I have come to a decision; it is time for you to venture outside these walls." He frowned seeing her eyebrows crease, "you do not belong here anymore; you are a woman and this place is for men who swear off women." He chuckled lightly, "do you see the problem dear?"

"But where am I to go? Sensei, you can't do this."She shook her head in objection, her curly locks danced lightly with the movement. Her hair had darkened over time to a vibrant Reddish Brown with subtle blonde highlights a change she was grateful for because the strawberry blonde bugged her when she was little.

He closed his eyes and huffed; he always hated trying to see through fog that protected her mind "You will be leaving before noon today; heading for area around Forks, Washington in the USA." He straightened his face doing his best to look stern so that she would know there is no sense in arguing. "We are packing the provisions you will need."

"No; I don't want to go. . ." She rolled her eyes "I'll be in the library." She turned to leave and he snapped around quicker than she could blink and once again she was looking right at him

"You don't have a say in this; you are leaving."

"What . . . no; this isn't fair!" Liberty stomped her foot and threw her best pout to her face. "This IS my home; the only connection I have to my parents is here and I . . ."

"Nia," the ancient monk spoke with strength but looked down on her with compassion showing clearly on his face, as the morning fog cleared from her mind "you need to let that go." He chuckled lightly at the stern frown that came to her face.

"Stop calling me that!" She glared at him with arms folded her face changing to anger and annoyance, "my name is LIBERTY!" She turned away from him and frowned; huffing, she stifled a growl, "I hate it when you call me that."

He chuckled silently as she thought for a moment before continuing with a sulk. "Why do you always call me that when I refuse to give in to you?" She glared at him.

"I call you that only because. . ."

". . . Only because you want to get your way" She huffed finishing his sentence for him.

The monk let out a bellowing laugh "and because I know it works." He smiled as she growled at him bearing her teeth, 'she is so cute when she is angry; funny how she is trying to look fearsome but is only accomplishing the opposite.' He laughed harder as she stomped her foot again and growled louder.

"Stop it, stop laughing! I am not cute I am mad!" She snarled at him, "I am not leaving till I learn who killed my parents."

Trying his best to stop laughing he soothed her gently, "My Daughter, please, let it go. If you focus only on blaming others you will not find the root of the problem; you must reflect on what is within yourself or you will not show improvement, you will be no better than they are." He sighed at the softening look on her face. "It is not beneficial for you to explore something that you cannot control."

'Why does he always talk like an idiot? Poetry, rhymes, riddles and quotes; really . . . does he really think that everyone understands him as he prattles on?' She turned back around slowly and gave him a lopsided smile and then a frown, 'Might as well cave a little or he will just start quoting some dead guy again.' She took a deep breath and shoved her anger deep inside her trying to calm her appearance for his sake but not getting very far in her attempt. "Yes Sensei." She scowled at her feet not wanting to look him in the eyes. "But my parents . . ."

"Remember the Buddhist teachings that you have learned; 'if you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the results as they are manifested in the present'. . ." He sighed seeing her confusion. "Your parents believed as you did," he explained, "and where has that gotten them and you?"

"That's not fair," she sighed in defeat. 'I knew he would start quoting someone!' she glared at him "I am not them; you have said that we are responsible for our own destiny. So why can't I decide mine; instead I have to let everyone and everything around me decide for me simply because MY PARENTS screwed up." She smiled knowing she might have a chance to win this time, "Besides, I thought you said in your teachings that we will not be punished for our forefather's transgressions but only for our own sins? If that is true than how are assuming that I need to be treated unfairly just because of the things that my parents got wrong. And trust me; saying that I don't have the right to learn or know is unfair."

'Impressive; I didn't think she was paying attention during her lessons.' He smiled down at her "A true leader spurs others on to greater heights than that of those that came before them; so what kind of a leader would I be if I let you stumble down the same path of destruction that claimed the lives of your parents?" He chuckled lightly to himself when he saw the look of annoyance on her face; she couldn't argue with him this time.

'Damn; he's good. That's not fair; he turns this around to be about him when I am talking about my desire to know the truth. The truth means so much to him . . . so why does he wish to avoid it now?' She took a deep breath and gazed down at the floor again.

"Liberty . . ." She looked up at him hesitantly. "You need to let it go." He reached out and brushed her nose lightly with the side of his index finger. "Smile little one; have fun with life instead."

Liberty gave him a half smile and sighed. "Sensei, how do you expect me to just forget? My parents were murdered and I don't think that forgetting it will do them any justice!"

"I don't expect you to forget the facts of the matter; but you do need to forget the emotions that currently have you bound up. You deserve more in your life than the constant pain and anger. You need to experience joy and love. Not anger and 'justice' those will only lead to a fight."

She frowned at him her anger building again at the thoughts rushing through her head. "I don't plan on picking a fight; I plan on figuring out who is responsible for their deaths." She growled at him.

"And what do you expect to do with the knowledge once you have it?" he groaned in frustration 'Thus the same argument goes around and around.'

"What?" She glared at him. "It depends on what I learn, on who is responsible and why they did what they did."

He sighed and closed his eyes trying to calm himself and think. After a few minutes, he opened his eyes and looked down at her, "history is just that Liberty; it's history. Learn from it but nothing more than just that."

"How am I supposed to learn from it; learn from what?" She scowled as her anger surfaced again "I don't even know what happened! You know but you won't tell me!"

"Nia, you cannot change what happened and alone you cannot bring justice to those that are a lot stronger than you are. All you will do if you continue this is bring harm unto yourself. There is a reason that you don't know; you are not meant too, you don't need that knowledge at this time. You need to learn replace the anger and urge for justice with love." He sighed closing his eyes and saying a silent prayer that she would understand this. "Those that seek justice in anger are not as successful as those that seek it in love. Let it stay in the past. You needn't concern yourself with it at this time."

"So I let them get away with it?" she was furious. "You don't care about my parents or the hell they suffered, do you?" She looked hurt.

'Why are women so difficult?' he took a deep breath, 'now I remember why the life of a monk appealed to me so.' He closed his eyes and calmed himself. "I do care, but that doesn't change the facts of what were. You won't do your parents any justice by making the same mistakes they made. Let go of your anger and learn from the fact that their anger sealed their fate. Do not let this get the best of you as they did."

She frowned and looked at the floor again. "So tell me Sensei, what I am to learn from the unprovoked murder of my parents?"

He closed his eyes and held back a growl. 'I should have known this child would make it more difficult than it needs to be.' He opened his eyes to see her glaring at him with a growing anger in her eyes. "You will learn nothing until it is time to do so; here in this place is not appropriate for such a thing. You will do as I have asked. You have no say in this matter."

Liberty sighed with a pout knowing the only father she had ever known was right about at least one thing; that she needed to leave this place. The place she grew up; the only home she had ever known and venture into the unknown. "But Sensei; are you sure that my future lies in Forks, Washington?"

"Yes Washington is your home; you are to go to the area of Forks and find a place that is comfortable to you."

She frowned and folded her arms in a huff "Why there? The pacific Northwest is wet and rainy all the time?"

He raised an eyebrow at her. "Yes it is but then again it is so much more pleasant here in the monastery than there," he said sarcastically. "You can go outside all the time here and won't have to deal with any extreme weather." He chuckled lightly at the annoyance on her face.

"But that is different; this is my home, you are my family, this is what I'm used to."

"You will always have me; I will always be there for you when you need me but this you must do. I would not send you away unless I was absolutely certain. This discussion is over, no more stalling; go and pack for you are leaving today."

"Yes Sensei" Liberty bowed and smiled before turning to pack the few belongings that monks had let her have. She would miss it here; miss the monks and the simplistic way of life that she had grown up in. The outside world was so caught up in their possessions and money to care about the simple pleasures of life. She was certain that some of those 'Outside things' had been the cause of her pain. They had been what robbed her of her true peace in life; they had stolen it from her when she was just a baby. 'Volcanic eruption, my ass; the Volturi are stupid if they think I buy that." Tears started forming in her eyes. 'I know they either did it or know who did; I don't care what Sensei says."

Within a few hours she was packed and off. The monks had all gathered and presented her with more things to take with her. A small wooden chest of memories from her childhood, a photo album including photo's of them and the provisions for her trip as she was promised. After promises of visits and smiles and lots of bowing Liberty was on her way to Washington; a place that was foreign to her but would soon be her home.

Forks Washington – Cullen House

Carlisle slowly entered the house pausing just inside the door to verify that they weren't home. 'Good, I am safe for the moment. But as soon as they get home I'm doomed to go through it all yet again.' He sighed, 'I wonder how long it will take for them to find me.' He made his way to his den. 'Maybe I should be taking this more seriously; I mean my life is in danger . . . isn't it?'

Setting down his bag and coat he relaxed into his chair and flipped through some of the research on his desk that he had been doing the past couple of days. Most of his research was unnecessary however it got him away from the harassing arguments.

He went to the bookcase to retrieve one of his books allowing his overstressed mind to be distracted with work. 'I really wish that I could spend far more time at the hospital.' He sighed pulling the book from the shelf that he needed. 'However, I am curious about the recent works on this subject. The first book came out only six months ago and they have already updated it.' He smiledsitting back down with a bit more calm coming over him as he pulled out the book from his desk drawer; he had picked it up just the other day.

Laying it open to the page in question he then turned to the older works and opened them to the pages that were on the same subject. 'Amazing how they can be so very close to accurate about something that they know nothing about. However, I am surprised that they are assuming this is real; most humans believe this subject to be either a myth or a fantasy.'

He turned the page on both books and scanned them; 'They seem as if they know; however I have never met this type before, if they do exist.' He sighed 'they have to many details right. This is confusing; I wonder why the Volturi haven't done anything.'

Scanning the pages quickly he compared the old theories to the new and chuckled lightly as he turned the pages again and kept reading. Pulling out the loose papers he had scattered on his desk he rifled through them to find the notes he was looking for; the notes that he had taken when he had examined the wolves. He looked back at the book and laughed outright 'Well at least it's clear they don't entirely know what they are talking about.'

He frowned in frustration attempting to locate another paper that was on his desk somewhere when he heard someone out in the hall. Looking up he saw the doorknob turn and the door slowly creak open. Looking up at rapid speed he held his breath. 'Great here it comes again; funny I didn't hear anyone enter.' He smiled nervously, 'but I have been distracted'

The door flung open and in sauntered the one person that was quickly becoming his favorite family member. "Hey Doc," Jake made his way to the desk and laughed, "Still distracting yourself with stuff that you already know every possible thing about?"

"Well as long as it works why change it?" He glanced at the door nervously and forced a smile. "I must be slipping because I didn't hear you come in the front door; coming down the hallway yes but. . ." his brow furrowed "Did I miss any other entries?"

"Relax Doc; nobody was home when I got here. I wasn't even sure you were here till I heard you laugh." He sat down on the edge of the desk and lightly flipped at the papers hectically scattered across it. Picking up one of them that had fallen down onto the floor and setting it back onto the desk "You really are letting them get to you way too much."

"How about I move in with you then? Do you think the others would mind?" He smiled hoping Jake saw it as the joke that he had meant it to be. Then he noticed the paper that Jake had just sat down and smiled wider picking it up and moving it to the other side of the desk, tucking it in between the pages of one of the books. 'That's the one I was looking for.'

Jake laughed "I bet Seth would love it for sure. As for the rest of them," Jake paused scratching his head with a smile "Well it might be better to have a doctor on site." Carlisle and Jake both laughed for a minute and then Jake's face grew serious. "So has the little pixie seen anything else yet, any new theories on the vision in question?"

"No; nothing new," he closed the books and set them aside, "and not a single one of them will let me forget it either." He leaned back in his chair closing his eyes and trying to relax. "All I know is that the vision was hazy at best; Alice saw me hunting, there was a shadow that came up from behind me and then everything went black for her in regards to me. When she saw it she said it was uncertain then it changed and the vision got clearer, but now it is back to uncertain. She said this morning that she now can't see anything on me. So whatever it is; it will come to fruition soon."

"Just don't stress it Doc, you know both of the packs have your back."

"Only because it would be hard for you to replace me" He smiled playfully.

Jake chuckled his face lighting up. "Yeah I can see it now; 'Large group of teenagers looking for a new physician to help with only the more extensive injuries, the mild injuries they are able to handle on their own as that they are just about their own doctors in some instances. Must be willing to over look: tempers, shedding, howling at the moon, chasing cats, inner pack fights as well as the fact that they are hot dogs and highly dangerous; apply at your own risk'. . ." The two laughed. "Yeah Doc; I think it might be a bit difficult to replace you." Carlisle smiled with a loud laugh and Jake beamed.

"You always have a way to cheer someone up when they need it; now I see why Bella flocked to you when we left." He leaned forward resting his elbows on the desk.

Jake gave him a lopsided smile with a 'thanks' showing in his eyes. "I will let the packs know that they need to be more alert. We wouldn't let anything happen to you Doc. You are like a father to most of us." He sighed frowning "Seth is really freaking out over this; he can't believe your family is behaving the way they are, he says they should be trying to protect you not lecture you."

"Yes well, my family respects me very much; they would never do anything without my full approval and input."

"True; but we all respect Sam and we wouldn't dream of harassing him."

"Yes but it might be hazardous for your heath if you did as that Sam would kick your butt; as for me well. . . I am far more passive."

Jake laughed, "You're right actually, but I could take him." A howl erupted from somewhere outside and Jacob sat up straight and then glanced at Carlisle with a half smile. "That would be the wolf in question; my guess is he wants an update. Good luck with the family and keep in mind we got you covered okay?"

"Thank you Jake, give the packs my gratitude as well." The two embraced before Jacob took off to join the packs and give them an update.

Carlisle flipped the books back open one at a time turning right to the page where he had left off. Within a few minutes he was once again engulfed in his work when he heard the front door slam; "Carlisle!" The tense voice of his son came ringing to his ears from elsewhere in the house.

'He really needs to relax. Maybe I'll talk to Jasper later. . .' Carlisle stood up and tried to brace himself for the unavoidable onslaught.

"I do not need to relax." The door flung open and Edward stormed in with the same stern concentration on his face that had recently become a mainstay. "You need to take this seriously."

"Edward, I know Alice's track record but do we really need to continue this?"

"You mean more to us than this passive attitude you have been taking towards this!" Edward growled.

"Please don't do this?" Bella interrupted stepping in front of him and placing her hand on Edward's chest trying to calm him.

Carlisle sighed and sat down in his oversized chair and leaned his head back closing his eyes. "No matter what we try the vision stays firm."

Wrapping a loving arm around Bella; Edward furrowed his brow at the thoughts of the others as they entered the house and made their way to the den. "So let us get you out of here or at least stop avoiding us, you know that she saw you hunting; she didn't see us with you so at the very least if you aren't alone your safe."

He opened his eyes and gazed into the terrified faces of his family that had joined the discussion yet again. "Yes, Alice see's my future vanishing; but we know from our association with the wolves that this anomaly doesn't have to mean what you are assuming." Gazing into Esme's eyes he smiled lovingly only to see pain returned. "Plus everyone here seems to be forgetting that Alice only saw a shadow; we can't determine if there is a risk to my life from a shadow."

"You aren't being fair" Rosalie huffed her annoyance showing clearly in her face. "You are blowing off the discussion and our opinions just because they differ with yours!"

"Rosalie, I am not ignoring your opinions but nothing we do will help. We know very little about what exactly is going on and the wolves are keeping a close eye on the area and me." He sighed "So therefore I am not alone, not ever." He pushed the annoyance back and closed his eyes for a second. 'At least not anymore, I wish this were all over with; then maybe I'd get my privacy back.'

Edward growled low and Jasper caught his surge of emotion and stepped forward sending a wave of calm through the room. "I know that every one of you disagree with me on this but please see it my way;" Carlisle looked up at Jasper and nodded giving him a clear smile of thank you. "We have already tried the options you have given and nothing changed, Perhaps we need to wait and see what is to come before we make any hasty decisions. Please don't jump to conclusions; it is just a shadow!"

The group reluctantly nodded and left the room Jasper was the last to leave and Carlisle's face softened, "Thank you for cooling them off."

"You're welcome; but please try to consider another option then remaining here. We can't risk losing you even over a silly shadow."

"I have no intention of allowing any harm to come to me, but if you are all correct than whatever or whomever is after me will follow where ever we go. If that is the case than the best option is to remain here where we have the support of the wolves."

Jasper nodded and smiled before leaving, closing the door behind him. He could hear the faint sounds of Edward informing the family that I needed some privacy and the whole group agreed to give me it. 'Thank you Edward.' Sighing with relief Carlisle sat down and opened the new book that was lying on his desk. 'Maybe I can just read for a while; this should be extremely entertaining to read cover to cover.'

Washington – Somewhere between Forks and the Reservation

Liberty looked around and frowned at the vastly different surroundings that seemed so foreign to her that it was frightening. 'It's so . . . green!' She walked through the densely wooded forest bewildered; taking in the view around her through the tall trees covered with moss. The ground that was obviously not at all like what she experienced growing up; the mountains around the monastery lay covered in a thick layer of snow and beneath that was only the frozen rocky ground.

Coming to a stop on the edge of a small clearing Liberty pouted. 'Just what am I supposed to do now? This place is so confusing! 'Glancing aroundat the moist surroundings she looked down at her leather knee high boots; the pair that the monks had deemed frivolous and unnecessary but for the most part she rarely left the safe confines of the monastery so she didn't care if they said that they were inappropriate. She frowned growling at the puddle of water she was standing in 'And wet! Why is it so wet?' She pouted

'Sensei is a fool; I am here in a foreign place with nowhere to live and not a friend to speak of and he thinks that 'it is for the best' . . . there are so many people here and then there are the weird machines.' She growled again hating the fact that the monks chose to live a very primitive existence; because of which she knew nothing of most of the things she had seen since leaving the monks. 'The weird thing that nearly ran me over, the lights; doesn't anyone use candles anymore?'

She took a slow deep breathgazing around her nervously 'And then there are the trees; they are everywhere; isn't anyone worried about them falling on them?' She slipped her coat off and tied it around her waist. 'And it's warm; though not as warm as some of the areas I passed through to get here. Alright I admit I do like this warmth; it is more comfortable.'

She smiled as she found herself starting to like the area already. 'I guess I can get used to it here.' She ran her hand along the nearest tree feeling the rough texture. Coming into the clearing she gazed in wonder at all the colors. 'Such beautiful flowers; I've only seen these types in books!' Kneeling down she pressed her face to them and inhaled deeply and the let out a long relaxed sigh. 'Why do I suddenly feel like I'm home?' She frowned as confusion took over then it hit her 'Damn it!' She threw her arms into a pout; folding them across her chest while sitting on her knees 'Sensei was right . . . I hate this!'