My train arrived in Washington late into the night, I wasn't sure what time. Though I never did care for time. there was night and day, that's all I needed to know, and It served me just fine for over three thousand years.

as soon as I stepped foot off of the train I could feel them, the eyes of nearly every human in the station were on me now. I was getting a few looks on the train, but in such a small space no one wanted to stare for very long.

ignoring the eyes, I walked straight out of the station and down the road until I was sure I was out of sight, turned into a nearby forest and then sprinted off towards forks. I'd be able to find Carlisle by scent once I reached to small town.

I hadn't been traveling long at all when I reached a small town and stopped. This place was beautiful, but there was something wrong. It wreaked of dog everywhere, and not just any dogs. Shifters, wolves, and they were close.

I tensed and quickly jumped high up into the nearest tree, hiding among the branches and leaves. as soon as I was properly hidden, three massive wolves burst through a line of trees before halting underneath my little sanctuary. they sniffed around, growling like the beasts they were.

I have nothing against shifters, none have ever harmed me, but they have tried. being the bite first ask questions never kind of creatures. so I sat there for a moment or two, waiting for them to realize where I had gone. there were two dark wolves one a smidgen lighter than the other with one that was a smokey grey. the largest wolf, the leader I assume, shifted its massive canine head back and searched the treetops.

I couldn't help but smile, he was smart, for a beast. the Alpha let out a deep burly growl once it caught a glimpse of me. seeing no point in hiding myself now I moved out onto another branch where the other two could see me as well. following their leader in growling at me.

"Oh hush up now. I could have killed all three of you twice over by now, I'm a friend." I sat myself on a sturdy branch and swung my legs back and forth, waiting. "well? are one of you going to shift so we can speak? I don't have all day, placed to go, vampires to see. you know how it is."

another set of growls just had me rolling my eyes at them, horribly stubborn things, though so was I. finally the largest stepped back tilting it's massive head towards the ground, a clear message. 'you come down, and I'll shift.' so, with a sigh I jumped down to where I was standing before all three wolves. Putting my hands up in surrender, I really wasn't looking for a fight, not with them anyway.

after a moment the Alpha huffed through it's nose and shifted into it's human form. A tall tanned skinned, dark haired man with was looked like a permanent frown etched onto his face. muscles tense, ready for me to strike at a moments notice I suppose.

"Like I said, I'm a friend. Or a least I hope so. I'm looking for the Cullen coven. I heard they're in a bit of trouble. Thought I'd help where I can." I offered my hand to the naked wolfman in front of me, only to have him just stare at me.

"alright then, no touching, I'm ok with that. To be perfectly honest, I'm glad, don't think I'd ever get the stink off." a growl from the other black wolf. "no offence lad, no offence. how about we make this easier, you can just point me in the direction of Forks."

"I told the rest of my pack the we found you, they'll bring the Cullen's here. If you turn out to be a threat, you wont be for long." the man before me finally spoke.

"ah, It speaks. Alright then I suppose we'll just wait here." I took a seat on a large tree root keeping an eye on the wolves and naked man before me. I figured the Cullen's would have some kind of peace treaty with the wolves that were clearly the native to this land. It was exactly the Carlisle I knew from nearly two hundred and fifty years ago. Though our time together was brief, Carlisle was obviously a kind man, genuinely good in damn near every way. I had loved him once, but that was so long ago I doubt he'd even remember me. though weather he did or not, I would help him now, because if my old friend was really going to face the Volturi then he was going to need all the help he could possibly get.

it didn't take long for four large wolves to emerge from the forest with three vampires I didn't recognize. a tall blonde standing next to an enormous mass of muscle, and one with sandy brown hair.

they were in front of me the second I noticed them, putting themselves between the wolves and myself. I stood to greet them properly, figuring this must be a few members of Carlisle's family I had come here to protect.

The shorter male tilted his head every so slightly. "you know Carlisle." It wasn't a question, just a statement of fact. I nodded my head and extended my hand to the young vampire, who unlike the wolf, took it firmly with his own. speaking of the wolf, he had shifted back and seemed to be conversing with the rest of his pack.

"so where is my old friend?" I shook the others hand politely before asking the question. I didn't want to seem ungrateful for the welcome comity, but I did long to see Carlisle, It had been so long since we last spoke, let alone saw each other face to face.

"Hunting with a few of the others in the mountain, he should be back by the time we arrive at the house." The large vampire spoke, again I nodded. "well then, let be on our way. I'd like to meet the rest of the family I'm fighting for." I said gesturing for them to lead the way.

"We don't expect there to be a fight, and if it comes down to that we aren't asking you or the others to fight with us." the short one spoke again. I realized that I didn't know their names, but that could wait for now.

"Trust me, young one. If this whole thing does come to a battle, It's best to have as many on your side as possible. You didn't ask for my assistance, I'm offering it. Now, lets head out, it'll be dark soon and I don't think your dog friends like us being on their land." agreeing with me, the three turned, thanked the Alpha he called Sam and then we were off.