Pleas and Considerations

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Twilight characters. DAMN YOU BURGER KING! *shakes fists* Do I LOOK like a leech-lover? T-T Stupid Riley and Bree. I can't shake their sparkly asses for nothing. I swear if I find out that manager who REFUSED to give me the Jacob Black glass poster is behind this...I'll...I'll, GRRRRR! So in short, I really REALLY wish I owned a wolf - preferably one of my WILFs. ^-^ Mmmm...WILF-y goodness.

The moment that Jacob Black's huge form disappears within the tree line Sue quickly turns glaring darkly at all present. All look back at her with worry, concern, fear and expectation. "I'm not telling him anything." Sue snaps narrowing her eyes at Billy.

"Sue." Billy begins with a heavy sigh.

"NO!" Sue shouts at him surprising everyone with her outburst towards their chief. "Listen, Billy," Sue starts pinching the bridge of her nose and placing a hand on her hip, "we all agreed that letting Leah leave was for the best. Not just right for her but right for Jacob too."

"Look at him!" Rachel exclaims a hand waving at the direction the 'protectors' just left in while the other rests over her swollen belly. "If Leah's the only one to bring him back down from wherever the hell is he then so be it." Rachel and Leah were always close growing up and despite college, death, imprinting and infertility the two had managed to remain close. Both women sharing in the simple camaraderie that at one point in their lives they had hopes and dreams that were outside of the tiny reservation; but were now tied down to the town that they had hoped of escaping from some day.

Rachel knew of Leah's anxieties and woes prior to her finally departure. Leah had come over often to talk to her; it was nice having someone to talk to about 'the secret life of wolves', as they coined it, without dealing with the sweet and forever bright outlook of Emily and the other imprints. Rachel can admit, internally, that she's jealous that Leah has managed to break free and is now out somewhere in Canada hanging out with a new pack. Leah contacted her when she first arrived but stopped calling after Paul picked up the phone five times too many.

Maybe it's a small part of Rachel that is jealous of Leah's freedom that wants her to return to La Push. But, the fact that her absence is greatly affecting her brother cannot be overlooked. Rachel would love to blame the pale, bronze-haired, and for lack of a better word, girl standing off to the side for Leah's departure and Jake's breakdown but that is a concern that cannot be expressed out loud. Only Leah can bad-mouth an imprint.

"Jacob will have to learn to deal." Sue states coldly whilst shrugging her shoulders.

"That was the point behind letting Leah go." Quil states quietly looking at the two Black family members.

"To watch Jacob slowly…what? Slowly implode and take the rest of the pack with him?" Rachel snaps shaking her head unable to wrap her mind around the idea. "He refuses to choose another beta. Only Leah can hold that position in his head. He won't listen to the others – not Sam, Embry, Quil or even Seth. He runs them all ragged as if he's punishing them." Rachel says as her talks with Paul over the last few weeks begin to just tumble out of her mouth. "Leah's the only one he's ever bothered to listen to, confide in and let tell him what to do." Bella lost that privilege when she died.

"Leah's living her life. I'm not going to call her back here so that she can make Jacob feel better about himself. He won't let her leave and she'll be right back at ground zero; stuck here tending to families while he runs off back to the Cullens' territory and play 'Benji' for that." Sue yells pointing an accusing finger at Renesmee.

Renesmee's eyes widen at the sudden attention that has now been placed upon her. She's tried to keep a very low profile when in La Push knowing better than to trust the smiling red and copper-toned faces directed at her. There's no doubt that she's as much liked in La Push as Leah was at the Cullens. Neither really belonging in that other world and Sue had finally verbally spoken what she knew was true. They all blamed her for Jacob's breakdown; as if saying that if she didn't exist than Jacob would be better off.

"This isn't my fault." Renesmee states suddenly feeling the need to defend herself against the dark eyes staring in her direction.

"Let's not lay blame on anyone." Quil says holding his hands up as if the simple action will stop the momentum of resentment, anger and worry that has been building up since the vampire attacks began.

"It's not laying blame on anyone." Sue states haughtily with a smirk. "It's stating a simple fact."

"And what exactly is the fact?" Renesmee demands her fists clenching tightly. Alice had warned her that coming to La Push was a bad idea; that 'Jacob's not in the…right mood to deal with a whole lot right now' were her exact words. Renesmee had come anyway because Jacob was her imprint and they were supposed to be together – always. It was her job and responsibility to stand beside him in his hour of need and troubles. However, when she finally does arrive she's forced to listen to him demanding to know where another woman is. And now, now they were talking about bringing this other woman back to help calm him down. Leah Clearwater is not the begin all and end all. No one had even bothered asking her to talk to Jacob, to stand by him and calm him down. What did Leah Clearwater have that she didn't?

"He misses her." Claire says speaking up hugging her book tightly to her chest. "They all miss her." Claire says blushing slightly from the sudden attention. Claire isn't sure exactly what prompted her to speak up; she's, for the most part, has always remained quiet whenever the adults were talking and whenever they yelled she would leave. But now she couldn't just sit back and let them all yell and holler at one another. "Maybe…maybe if he knew Aunt Leah was okay he'd calm down?" Claire says feeling a bit better knowing that she has something of Leah between her and the others – especially the strange pale girl.

"I'm sorry, Claire, but I can't allow that." Sue says softly smiling sweetly at the little girl.

"Why not?" Claire asks with a frown.

"Because neither of them are, uh… ready to see each other so soon." Sue states with a sigh and taking a seat next to Claire. Claire frowns looking up at Sue not fully comprehending the explanation given. To her it seemed as if Jacob was not only 'ready' to see her Aunt Leah but also needing to see her more and more everyday.

"I don't get it." Claire admits a confused expression clearly planted on her face. "Jacob misses her…a lot. He needs her." Claire says almost pleading with Sue whose frown only proceeds to deepen.

"HE DOES NOT NEED HER!" Renesmee screams stamping her foot. All eyes turn back to her as she stands her cheeks flushed, fists clenched tightly and her chest heaving. This is ridiculous; the whole situation. Leah left – she's gone. Good riddance. Renesmee cannot begin to fathom why the sudden attachment and need for Leah Clearwater is. As far as Renesmee is concerned she's nothing more than a cheap whore who has no qualms with throwing herself at Jacob Black. She was grateful when Leah agreed to follow her wishes that she no longer hug Jacob but that didn't take away from the fact that she was always finding some way to be close to him. "NONE of them need her. We," Renesmee states pointing at herself and the other imprints. "We are all that they will ever need." Renesmee cut her eyes at Sue noticing the imprints carefully nodding their heads in agreement. "Now, I will talk to Jacob and will put an end to this foolish 'Leah' mess."

"Good luck with that." Sue states crossing her arms and rolling her eyes.

"I don't need it." Renesmee states coolly narrowing her eyes before turning on her heels and storming out of the small house. A silence falls upon the whole house as each person is to their own thoughts; of the wolves, their Alpha, the attacking vampires and Leah.

"You don't think she's going to follow them, do you?" Rachel asks jutting a thumb out at Renesmee's retreating form. All present can only shrug their shoulders – none really concerned for the young girl's safety.

The last month has failed to bring Abigail any closer to her revenge then she was when they first met 'Big Red'. The wolves continual patrolling made marking the perimeter a tough job. There sheer numbers was daunting and required careful planning and maneuvering. Initially, Chris had mentioned that they could just attack at odd hours of the day but multiple times within the same day – 'supposed to throw them off and wear them out'. That plan proved futile as the wolves seemed to work out a rotation that meant there were different wolves patrolling different areas around the Forks area perpetually. The problem was they couldn't pinpoint where the wolves were coming from, situated or originated. They seemed to be centered within Forks and yet; however, there were still other vampires close by that did not seem to live in fear of the massive beasts. Chris had wanted to meet with the vampires but Abigail's ability told her that it was best not to make their presence known to the others until she had a better understanding of what was really going on.

Any attempts to get to the local library proved futile as the scent of wolves was prevalent everywhere and yet…none could be seen.

They have a human form but who are they?

Hearing a piercing howl snaps Abigail out of her thoughts. Chris has yet again tested the boundary of 'Big Red's' territory and the wolves have immediately responded. Standing up Abigail quickly jumps down from pine she's been sitting on and heads towards Chris's location.

The pack moves with Jacob taking point as Eli relays the latest location of the breach in their territory. The two vampires have definitely been causing more trouble then anyone could've anticipated. Part of the problem for this prolonged nuisance is the simple fact that they can all only go so far thanks to their imprints. Imprints had never really been seen as a hindrance before but that was only because so few of them were actually imprinted. Jacob had thought of simply moving the imprints to catch the leeches off guard but who do you move? And how far out would they take them? On top of that the vampires were actually pretty fast only adding more salt to the wound that was the reminder of Leah's absence.

'How far within our territory are they?' Jacob demands trying to push any thoughts and concerns about Leah away.

'It's just the male; only about 50-yards.' Eli answers and Jacob immediately gives out orders splitting the pack into three. If they can circle around him, boxing him in then that would prevent him from adding another marker to their limitations.

'You do realize that Sue's not going to tell you where she is, right?' Sam breaks in commenting on Jacob's request before he left the Clearwater residence. Jacob chokes back a growl as he huffs.

'Is she really running with a new pack of wolves?' Paul asks and all can feel the frown and concern in his voice. Is she getting along with this new pack? Childishly, some worry is she liking the new wolves more than she liked them? Is she ever coming home?

'Of course she's coming home.' Jacob snaps unable to hold back his anger.

'He's falling back, Jacob.' Eli breaks in and Jacob slows down thinking over the report just received. The vampires never fall back until they've shown up; it's been a simple game of cat-and-mouse. Why fall back?

'Do we investigate?' Embry asks his attention turned still towards the male's last known position.

'No…don't.' Jacob answers sitting down while shaking his head. He's not sure why but his instinct or a gut feeling is telling him to leave it alone for the moment.

'Do we keep on patrolling?' Sam asks gruffly as the entire pack moves in surrounding Jacob. There are questions that they all have; most about Leah, some out their imprints and some about the vampires. Currently, all of the subjects seem to be a sensitive spot for Jacob.

'Not right now.' Jacob answers his ears still moving trying to pick up the sound of the vampires.

'So…what are we going to do?' Seth asks with a frustrated growl. Since the realization of Leah's absence Seth has grown more and more aggressive towards his brothers and a bit distant with Amanda, his imprint.

'We can't catch the leeches because they know we can only go so far.' Quil comments before lying down with a heavy grunt.

'So…what are we supposed to do? Put the girls on our backs and chase them?' Brady asks a growl escaping his throat not really liking the idea.

'We could relocate them temporarily.' Collin adds scratching his ear with a mental shrug. Ideas such as this have been bouncing back and forth between the men with no one idea agreed or decided upon by Jacob.

'Would they go for that?' Eli wonders rolling onto his back. 'Bri hates camping.'

'It wouldn't be camping.' Matt adds rolling his eyes.

'Well…I don't feel right about putting Heidi in danger.' Brad whimpers softly.

'None of us do but two vengeful leeches hanging around ain't exactly safe either.' Paul growls.

Jacob continues sitting and listening to his pack go back and forth some throwing out ideas while others only shoot them down. Jacob can agree that dealing with the vampires is their #1 top priority but then afterwards is a toss up.

Yet, after they deal with the vampires, however, comes a choice between Leah and their imprints. It's not they have to decide between the two but rather how to handle their imprints and Leah's return. It had never been given much thought; Leah and the imprints' interactions over the past years. Leah no longer made snide comments about them or imprinting in general and so the general consensus amongst the wolves was that Leah was 'over it'. But it's starting to seem that things were happening much differently then they realized. The imprints, majority of them, didn't like Leah and did not want her interacting with their wolves.

Embry had admitted to having, secretly, started developing a crush on Leah not too long before he imprinted. They had been hanging out so much and doing little things together that almost fit into the category of 'dating'. After meeting Serena, however, those thoughts and feelings just didn't matter anymore – he was just grateful he never pursued them. Serena was made aware of Embry's 'old' feelings for the only she-wolf in the pack and resented Leah's 'comfort-level' with her man. He had brushed off Serena's comments simply stating that Leah was his friend and had hoped that they'd work themselves out. In a way it did; Leah stopped hanging out with him or rather he started hanging out more with Serena. There was a building theme of the imprints distracting the guys more and more from their pack responsibilities and Leah.

So the issue was getting the imprints over their insecurities involving Leah. But there was more for Jacob that he just couldn't quite place or understand. He knew that Leah had to come back; she belonged with him – with the pack. La Push was her home just as much as the rest of the girls – hell; she defended it giving her a much stronger claim on it.

'So what's going on with you and Nessie?' Jared asks picking up on Jacob's thoughts. Jacob's imprint has always been up for scrutiny out of all of the wolves. After all, whoever would've thought that a wolf could imprint on a girl that was half his mortal enemy? But as an alpha the gossip was kept to a bare minimum.

'Nothing.' Jacob answers his jaw clenching tight as he tries to swallow his anger and frustration. The last thing he really wants to think about, let alone discuss, is his imprint.

'Yea, that's happening a lot.' Sam comments and begins showing images of Jacob avoiding Renesmee or snapping at her sending the small girl home. Jacob is well aware of his attitude towards Renesmee and the more time he spends away from her the easier it is to stay away from her. 'You shouldn't take your anger out on her.' Sam throws in shaking his head sadly. As much as Sam dislikes the Halfling and the Cullens it doesn't change the fact that she is Jacob's imprint – she's his world and,

'She and the Cullens knew Leah left.' Jacob snaps quickly jumping to his feet and glaring at Sam. 'She had no intention of ever telling me that Leah was gone. She was planning on me just forgetting about her.'

'According to Carlisle and Esme – Leah came up with that plan.' Seth adds softly letting out a heavy sigh.

'Well that's something Leah has definitely been good at – planning and running away. I'm going home.' Paul snarls as he gets up and starts heading home. Seth wants to attack Paul and maul his ass for his comments about his sister but a small part of him knows it's true. Leah was the fastest and when she planned something out she had every intention of carrying it out.

'Let's all head home.' Jacob says turning to follow Paul.

Once back at the Clearwaters Jacob stands back as the wolves gather their families heading home. He's not taken his eyes off of Sue Clearwater who has in return giving him a deep, stern glare back stating her resolve. A part of him wants to just home and sleep hoping that when he wakes up all of this bull shit will just work itself out and Leah would be heading home. While the other part of him, can't find it to look away from her all because it reminds him of his beta. As Paul and Rachel are the last to leave with a sleeping Walker Jacob pushes himself off the wall that has been post to approach Sue. "I'll stop you right there." Sue says crossing her arms and Jacob finds his chest tightening – he's never noticed how much of Sue's habits Leah has picked up. "I'm not telling you a damn thing, Jacob Black." Sue says matter-of-factly slowly shaking her head and a small smirk on her lips.

Billy lets out a sigh as he rubs the back of his neck looking between his son and Sue. Both of them are stubborn, strong-willed and without a doubt determined. When they make up their mind there's no turning them away from it – however, Jacob's grown used to 'working' out compromises with Sue's younger version.

"Why not?" Jacob asks mimicking Sue's stance with his arms crossed and staring the smaller woman down.

"Simple, it's none of your business." Sue answers. "Leah has decided to go live her life as she sees fit. It just so happens to not include you or any of the others." Sue watches with amusement as her words sink into Jacob's head and his shoulders that were squared, broad and tensed suddenly slump and the look in his eyes, that she's certain has wooed her daughter, seem to dull as his mind wanders.

"Leah was living her life." Jacob says after a few minutes of reflection. Sue was wrong – she was just being bitter because – Leah was living her life; wasn't she? Sure he wasn't there for every moment but…she was happy, content? Something…right?

"No, you were living your life. Leah sacrificed her time just so that you could all continue living within your precious imprints lives. For everyone of you that stopped patrolling Leah was there to pick up the slack. You all ceased being a pack – she kept it up. Well Leah's finished covering for your ass." Sue hisses vehemently finding herself becoming more and more worked up with every moment passed in Jacob's presence. Jacob feels his throat tighten as his eyes narrow at Sue. "Picking Leah as beta was, without a doubt, the smartest move you ever made. However, what the hell she saw in you that made her keep back you up I will never know. But know this, Jacob Black. If you ever want to see Leah again I strongly suggest that you grow up and learn to get your shit together."

Jacob's fists clench tightly as he slowly grits his teeth trying to keep his anger in check. He feels his face and neck begin to heat up but…that's it. There is no heat shooting up and down his spine, his body isn't shaking with his rage and embarrassment. It's as if his body has cut him off. What the hell?

"Now, unless you have any other business with me I think it's time you either go home or back to your Cullens." Sue says before turning to walk up the stairs not even awaiting a response back.

With a defeated sigh Jacob turns and pushes Jacob towards the door. "You alright, son?" Billy asks looking up at Jacob.

"Do you know where she is?" Jacob asks picking up Billy's chair effortless and carrying it down the stairs. Billy quickly faces forward shaking his head with a sigh. Billy had wanted Sue to tell Jacob where Leah was, selfishly, but he also understood where Sue was coming from. Sue was only protecting her daughter and he could not only respect but understand it. Jacob was his own flesh and blood but Leah had always held a special place in his heart as well. After hearing Sue out he realized that he couldn't back up Jacob on this one and that he'd have to stand by his original decision of letting Leah leave La Push. "Or how about who the fuck that was calling and why?" Jacob pushes his voice rumbling with a growl as Billy eases himself into the Rabbit.

The two lock eyes and Billy can see the anger that was present after the confrontation with John was now back. Sue had used the caller id and learned that John was over his parents' house. To their surprise Leah had been hurt – burned, in fact. The news, although, unsettling that she had suffered 3rd degree burns on her back they found relief in the knowledge that thanks to John's quick response there was no serious damage. She was still recovering and it seemed as if her metabolism had slowed down to allow her body to focus on healing her back. Angela would make sure that Leah called the moment she was back to normal and did apologize profusely to Sue and the two Elders for her son's hand in upsetting their alpha.

Billy is snaps out of his thoughts as Jacob slams the door shut hard and throwing the wheelchair in the trunk proceeds to climb into the tiny vehicle. Starting up for home the two ride in a thick and suffocating silence. Billy knows when his son is brooding and right now he is stewing in his own thoughts of anger, disappointment, hurt…and betrayal?

Jacob's fists tighten around the steering wheel and his nostrils flare thinking back on the entire day. What he knows is that Leah has found another pack of wolves.

How in the hell do you just so happen to run across a pack of shape shifters? And that mother-fucker has the nerve to claim Leah as his? The fact that he called says something must be wrong. I hope the fucker imprints.

"Jake, he's a," Billy begins but then stops suddenly regretting even opening his mouth as Jacob's head whips around to face him.

"He's what?" Jacob snaps.

"He's a decent guy." Billy begins knowing that he's already said too much when he asked his son was he 'alright'. "He wouldn't make Leah do something against her will." Jacob growls turning his eyes back on the road. "She's fine, Jake. Leah's fine." Billy finishes turning his attention at the passing trees not really knowing whether his words have calmed his son or given him something to think over.

"Is, is she – does he make her happy?" Jacob asks feeling his throat go dry and the wolf inside of him silently whimpers – both fearing the answer. If she's happy with this new male why should she come back to him? To them?

"He can give her something that you all weren't able to." Billy answers hesitantly.

"And that is?" Jacob asks clearing his throat.

"A pack." Billy states. "Leah's not ready to stop being a wolf. Wolves are pack animals and need to be around more wolves. You all had, pretty much, stopped being wolves." The rest of Billy words drown out after that as Jacob's mind begins to try to process what he's heard. He never stopped being a wolf. It was what he was, who he was. If Leah was lonely why didn't she hang –

Not this round-the-bush bullshit again. She left because you started pushing her away, remember? So you could focus on your precious imprint.

So…

So…you want her back, doncha?

Of course, I do.

Why?

Because she's my…

Your what? Friend? Friends can come go and like the seasons. Some are meant to be your friends for either a moment or a lifetime. So…either you expect more from her. Or you just learn to let her go. What's it going to be? Fight for her? Or let her go? Either way it means some serious changes and like Sue said 'either you grow up or learn to get your shit together'. You're going to have to prove yourself to her. If Leah doesn't have to stick around a hell hole you and I both know she sure as hell won't.

These thoughts and more continue in Jacob's mind as he argues back and forth with himself. All he knows is that he wants Leah back to stand by his side. However, he doesn't know how to go about achieving that goal. Currently, there's too many factors against him; Sue, Renesmee, imprinting, this new alpha and…something else.

The wolf sits back quietly and patiently waiting for the right moment when he'll be free and if not free; at least a chance to converse with the man.

A/N: Alright...so there goes the latest update. Sorry if it's so-so but I tried to type this up while at work and can you believe ACTUALLY WORKING. My gawd people we've got a 3-day weekend coming up; just do what I do. Sit around, filing your nails, debating about whether or not to eat 9 mini Snickers and just look absolutely FABU!

Sorry that last chapter I didn't respond back to everyone's reviews. There's been a lot going on here on the home front. But, I know I haven't answered everyone's easy and immediate questions (the exception of course being LeahxJacob or LeahxJohn) but will look deeper into JacobxRenesmee relationship soon. I still don't like vampires but Abigail and John keep trying to change things. *shakes my fist harder than before* STAY OUTTA MY HEAD! o.O? Uh...wait...that didn't sound...right? Sane? T-T See what vampires do to me? John just makes me hot but he's a wolf and that's excusable. LOL.

But you all work that little magic that you all do so well by clicking that magic green button and tell me what you think about the update, the story, and questions that you may have.

Anyway...I DID see the midnight show of Eclipse and here is my review...well, actually, it's my response to someone else's review about it's lack of emotion, poor CGI, sexuality and the directing. Btw, don't freak out because there's really not much of a spoiler unless you want to be absa-total-fuckin-lutely surprised about who the heavy hitters or bitters are during the Newborn War.

I completely understand where the review is coming from. When you look back on previous vampire movies especially 'Interview With A Vampire' that sensuality that makes vampires so desirable and irresistible is lost with the Twilight series. And the reason for the lacking sensuality is because the author, herself, is highly religious and throws in her own religious undertones through Edward Cullen and NOT Bella, the heroine.

I was expecting more from David Slade in regards to the battle and, silly me, thought they must've had a smaller budget in regards to CGI. Super-imposed wolves - that's a given. But they were really only three main wolves doing most of the fighting; Leah (light silver wolf), Paul (dark silver wolf) and Jacob (red wolf). As a wolf girl I was sorely disappointed in the lack of the wolves - whether human or wolf form altogether BUT this is a story focused around Bella and it's obvious through the movie who her main concern and attention is really going to - the vampires.

Emotionally, it was lacking because the LeahxSamxEmily triangle was only touched on a bit. The hurt that Leah felt during the bonfire was completely ignored and that was because Sam and Emily weren't even there. I mean what happened to them? Was there just too many people to fit into the frame?

Outside of the lacking in wolves and the emotions - whether vampire or wolf I still think it was a good movie. They touched on the main points of the book in that Bella is dodging agreeing to marry Edward - her reason never really seen clearly; whether it's because of her own parents' failed marriage or that she is tired of Edwards late 19th century morals. That Bella FEELS compelled to only save/protect those that matter to her at the current moment by grossly over reacting and crossing into lunacy to get what she wants; i.e., smearing blood on the trees, kissing Jacob and slitting her arm.

Twilight is a good book series - I can admit not the greatest work of literature I've come across but it's something; and that's only because NOTHING will ever top Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo. It cannot be overlooked that it was written for teens and the adults going in expecting a mature and serious romance will find themselves deeply disappointed. The books and movies should be taken for what they are; a teen romance that is complicated by confusion, desires, morals, preservation and myths/legends.