A/N: SO SORRY! I have been uber-busy with school and band and life. So, yeah, it's taken me a ridiculously long time to do anything with my stories! I'll try to update uber-lots just for my loyal fans (If there's anyone out there...:-( !) And here we go....

Jake's POV

I couldn't believe it.

I mean, I shouldn't have been surprised that all of the prophecies were true. It was just unimaginable compared to today. Those prophecies are so old, some of them definitely would never happen in any of our lifetimes. But we should stop ignoring them. The foretelling can protect others in a way. If Sam had just kept her ass off the pedestal, maybe she wouldn't be facing the stress now. I know her father told her what fate had in store. But did she listen? No, as always princess had to do it her own way and see if she'd still get freakin' burned.

And she did.

She was going crazy over looking for the lone wolf. Really, if the prophecy wasn't in place, then this wouldn't be a big thing. As it was, Sam had a lot to worry about on her plate. And her plate was already full from the responsibilities she had taken on that weren't rightfully hers. Yeah, there were still vampires out there and the occasional evil humans came to terrorize La Push; but nothing was that serious that we needed an Alpha. It was just assumed. Wrongfully.

This was probably the craziest thing ever in my experience as a wolf. The only thing that was out there was my dad's past. I mean, when he told me the story, I thought that it was the coolest thing in the world. My dad was breaking the rules? Two Alphas at the same time were in the same place? What?!

Heh. I loved it. I was the son of the rebel. The son of the one. Ha ha.

But seriously, that prophecy came true with different types of casualties, I'm sure. Dad doesn't flaunt his past the way I would've. Back then, Sam Uley was the only Alpha. But it wasn't his real place, like with his daughter now. My dad was the real Alpha. He had the royal Alpha bloodlines from both sides. But he didn't follow his destiny at first. He let Sam stay big Alpha for a while. Then, stuff happened and dad was like 'I'm not gonna take orders from you' and became Alpha somehow. Only, he was in the middle of disobeying an order. Sam was Alpha and all of a sudden, so was Pops.

Awesome.

So Dad strayed away from that old scene and incidentally started his own pack with Aunt Leah and Uncle Seth. Leah had some baaaad history with Sam and since wolves can hear each other's thoughts and all...

Plus, Leah was a girl.

So yeah. Just with my dad and her brother, things were a whole lot quieter and simpler. That's what I'm thinking.

Well, maybe not quieter. I mean, it's my Aunt Leah we're talking about.

Anyway, I had to get to dad as quick and soon as possible. He had to know that the prophecy was true. Of course it was but most of the time we liked seeing proof.

Defying the Alpha and not getting burned? Yeah, that was solid gold proof right there. Samantha was a fake Alpha and I could disobey and ignore and lie all I wanted to. Especially since I was directly related to the true Alpha heir.

Even if it was my little sister Alix, another girl. Sigh. It just wasn't a good year for us guys.

As much as I cringed when thinking about it, I'd much rather have Alix as my 'Alpha better' than Samantha parading around as a fake.

Quil and I ran swiftly through the woods, passing almost silently through the rough underbrush. We breathed evenly and smoothly. Running was just one of the perks of being a wolf (yes, I admit that I'm a freakin' mutant canine). Trust me, there were few and in between when it came to looking for the upside of being a huge dog. I loved the rushing exhilaration I got when I went all out which I was doing now. There weren't that many opportunities to just really let myself go; definitely not.

Quil glanced at me curiously as I ran off into my own little world. And of course, he could hear every conversation I was having with myself in my head. We were used to each other having bizarre thoughts.

But then he had to comment on it.

"So, did the big bad wolf get enough sleep today? You're totally whacked, man. Who are you talking to?"

"Myself."

*Snickers*

"Shut it."

"But Quil...seriously, when Alix joins the pack, she'll be all of ya'lls family. I mean, there's that bond between us all, even with Sam, that holds us close. You're my brother Quil."

*Groans*

"Yeah, sorry for enlightening you. Just wanted to show you how crazy your sitch really is. It's great that you've imprinted. It's just...who you've...well you get it."

"Thanks Jake."

"Is that sarcasm?"

"You really should have repeated ninth grade."

"Shut--heh, it's your sister. Dude, you know what that's called."

"It's called, you're getting on my freakin' nerves--"

"We're here. I'ma go change while you rant to yourself. Tell Quil I said 'hi'."

"You--"

Jake had already changed back into his human form.

It felt good to have two legs again.

Bella's POV

I was bawling my eyes out.

Oprah really knew how to get to a person. She had dug deep into this kid's life and together they found out that he was adopted and he had a brother. So Oprah, with her big heart, united the two guys. It was very emotional for them and for me.

So I loved to watch these shows. But I was feeling like a huge lump on the log. I felt useless and fat. Those were not two things that a pregnant woman wanted to be called.

"Claire-y!" I yelled out, throwing my head back.

Claire had retired to the kitchen, making lunch. Even though I had finished off some ice cream, I was starving.

"What's up Bella?"

"I--"

RING RING!

I rolled my eyes as Claire went to get the phone.

Then my eyes were glued to the tube again. Oprah was dealing with a set of twins who weren't speaking to each other. Ooh, this looked really good.

Claire stepped back into the living room with phone in hand.

"Bells, it's for you."

I smiled and took the phone. Cradling it against my shoulder, I kept my eyes glued to the TV.

"Hello?" I giggled.

"Bella? Hey baby, how are you doing?" Jacob's voice came from the phone.

I grinned. "Grrrreat! I love you!"

Jacob laughed. God, I loved his voice. "I love you too. Hey, listen. You're about to have a lot of visitors in a little bit. So--"

RING RING!

Doorbell!

I laughed into the phone. "What, are you psychic?"

I could tell Jacob was confused by the hesitancy in his voice. "Um, no. Actually, I was talking about me and Leah and the family. I don't know who's over there."

"Well, I'll find out." I replied, moving off the couch and towards the door.

Jacob's whiny little voice was in my ear. "OK, but be careful. Move slowly, Bella."

"I know how to walk Jake!" I protested, crossing my arms.

Jacob sighed and I knew he had rolled his eyes at me. OK, buddy, that just earned you a night on the floor. Dog, annoying and as cute as you are.

I yanked open the front door to reveal...

My son and Quil, Claire's kid.

One hand on my hip, I tilted my head.

"What's this about?"

Quil was looking over at Jake. Quil looked mad about something. Jake just ignored him and smiled at me.

"Hey, mommy! I knew you'd be here." He said with a huge grin.

I rolled my eyes and retreated back into the house. Didn't have time for this.

"Mommy!" Jake said, his eyes wide. He followed me as Quil closed the door.

"What? I'm on the phone with your daddy." I huffed out.

Jake wrapped his arms around me.

"But mom, I have huge news. I have to talk to dad."

I held out the phone with impatience. Jeez!

"Fine! Gah, here!" I threw the phone at his face and slouched onto the couch.

Ooh. Bad mom.

Jake's face was frozen as he stiffly put the device to his freaking ear. I really needed to work on my hissy fits. Bad Bella, bad! You don't throw things at your kin!

I bit my lip as Jake became animated again. It looked like whatever he was blabbing about was serious.

"He'll be here in a sec." Jake told me as he hung up the phone.

"Quil? Is that you and Jake? Ya'll hungry?" Claire called from the kitchen.

"It's me mommy." Quil said, walking towards the kitchen. "I'm hungry!"

Claire laughed. "At least you're not starving! God knows I do not have enough food as it is."

Jake looked at me, then the kitchen. His two loves, his mommy and food, were at tug-o-war in his brain.

"Go boy. I'll be here, fat and motionless." I waved him off.

Jake frowned. "Mom, you're not fat. Seriously--"

"I know. I'm just being a mopey big baby right now. Oprah was on earlier."

"Ah."

And with that revelation, Jake walked to the kitchen with his nose sniffing the air. Ah, the allure and scent of food.

Speaking of which....I'm freakin' starving!

"CLAIRE!"

Seth's POV

I stuffed the last kid in the car with a sigh. Finally, we could get going. Jacob hated waiting for us slow humans. Oh well. He just had to deal with it.

"Are we ready yet?" Jacob yelled.

I nodded. "Yup. Lemme get in the car first Jacob! Jacob!"

I screamed as Jacob started to back out of the driveway without me in it. God, he was impatient!

I yanked open the door and slid next to my sister. Leah smirked at me as I buckled myself in.

"Sorry Seth. I--" Jacob began.

"Shut up. Drive." I said through my teeth.

"OoH! Daddy said a bad word!" Aina giggled sweetly.

I closed my eyes shut and rested my head.

"And don't you repeat it!" Leah told Aina sternly.

Aina nodded seriously. "Kay! I won't! Daddy has a pottymouth!"

Her twin brother, Haydn, agreed with her. "Yeah! Potty! I gotta go!"

I froze. Oh shit. Haydn didn't know how to hold it yet. That diaper would be soggy in no time. Excuse me, the big boy underwear would be wet.

"Son, can you wait til we get there?" I begged him. When Haydn had to go, he let out the big guns, let me tell you.

Haydn frowned and thought about it. Aina was staring at him, her nose wrinkled.

Suddenly Haydn smiled.

"OK!" He squealed.

I let out a big woosh of air. Leah and Jacob did too.

"What changed your mind?" Jacob asked from the front seat. Big lug, you might not want to know.

"I went potty already!" Haydn clapped his hands. Aina giggled while Kane and Blaise rolled their eyes.

"You big babies! Babies go potty in their pants!" Kane pointed out.

Tears appeared in my son's eyes. "I'm not a baby!"

OK, time for divine intervention.

"You're all my babies! How's that?" I spoke up loudly.

Aina laughed and Haydn's sniffles disappeared.

Blaise looked at me funny while Kane crossed his arms angrily.

Rule number one: No arguing with daddy cuz daddy's always right. Ha.

Nyah nyah nyah! I won this round of insane chaos.

We pulled up onto Quil's street as Haydn started to pinch his sister. Aina's screams made a loud ringing sound pop into my ears.

I was so going to lose it, I thought.

"Seth! Your clones are freaking me out!" Piped up Alix, who had been dead silent this time.

She turned around in her seat.

"Shut up! Yeah, I said it! Do it!" She yelled at my kids.

OK, and get this. They shut up.

I so would have done that if I knew....

"Oooh Alix. Teach him that sometime." Leah pointed to me.

Alix grinned and put her hands behind her head. She looked a little too smug for my taste.

"Leah, don't be a meany." Jacob shot out.

I sighed and covered my eyes and we sputtered along with Jacob at the wheel.

I loved my brats, really I did.

But I was in desperate need of alone time and a vacation. Jeez, I wonder if Alix would be willingly to babysit....