The Cullens stared hard at Leila, except for Jacob, Seth and Sam, whose faces remained stoic. At the shocked gazes, Leila's face blushed in embarrassment, but soon the head of the Cullens, the doctor who helped her, named Carlisle, spoke.

"So this vampire Carmille, she created the three of them?"

Leila nodded, "Yes, she did. She said she has returned to kill those who have killed her children, and all of their kind."

"Wait… wait…" One of the Cullens said, the tall muscular one who called himself Emmett. "This is confusing. Explain it again."

Edward, the one with gold eyes and bronze hair grinned, "You're so slow, Em." Several Cullens chuckled.

Leila smiled before sighing and explaining again, "I come from the Makah Tribe, up north in Neah Bay. Our tribe has a reservation there." She swallowed and looked down at her fingers as she remembered the attack. "Carmille attacked our village at midnight. She killed a few of the humans, but some of our shape-shifters defended most of our tribe. My grandfather was our chief, and he told me to come here to La Push and seek solace from Jacob Black…" She nodded towards Jacob, "And then to Edward Cullen, who I must explain everything about Carmille to. He knew I was the fastest among us, and the most advanced. When I left, Carmille found out where I was going, and followed me." She looked up at Jacob again, "She was about to kill me when Jacob found me."

Carlisle nodded, "I see. I understand clearly. It's no wonder now why all three of them were rather cruel and full of bloodlust. Carmille must've taught them that."

The lithe-looking one, Alice, shuddered, "Not much for training though. Look where they ended up." Then she stared at the wall, her eyes unfocused. She stayed like that for a few seconds, before she snapped out of her reverie and looked at Carlisle. "I can't see her. I don't think she's anywhere near here now. She must've fled when they attacked her."

The doctor nodded, "Yes, that seems to be the case. We're all safe now, for the time being." Carlisle looked over to Jacob, Seth and Sam, who were standing close to Leila, "We have to run patrols again, if Carmille does intend to attack. I do not think she would be foolish enough to attack both our territories, seeing as she realized that werewolves are in La Push, and a vampire family is in Forks. Especially since both destroyed all her children."

Leila shook her head, "Carmille is very intelligent, and has incredible bloodlust. She will find a way to destroy us all."

Jacob laughed, "Yeah, so did Victoria and James, and they're both dead." He reached out and patted Leila's shoulder, "You don't have to worry about us. We have experience in doing this kind of thing. Just relax and we'll take care of it."

Leila nodded and smiled up at Jacob, her sapphire eyes sparkling with happiness. At her look, Jacob face flamed, and he released his hold on her shoulder. He coughed and looked up at Edward, "We'll be patrolling our borders. I suggest you do the same. Someone among us will always be in wolf form, so if you smell her close, we can be warned."

Edward nodded from beside his wife, Bella Cullen, who was holding a little girl. The girl kept looking at Leila, and when their gazes met, the girl smiled. Leila gave one of her own smiles in return and looked up at Bella, "This child… she is a half-breed?"

At the word, Bella Cullen winced, "Yes, she is. But she has a name. It's Renesmee."

She smiled again, "Renesmee. That is a very lovely name."

Renesmee looked up at her mother and tugged at her hair as she said, "Mom, can I be with her?"

The Cullens looked at Renesmee in shock, and Bella chided her, "No, I don't think so, sweety…"

But Renesmee was adamant, "Mom, please. She's pretty. I like her eyes."

Leila grinned and held out her hands, "It's okay… erm… Bella. I can take care of her."

Bella looked up at Edward, who smiled, "Don't worry. She'll behave."

Leila reached out for her, with Renesmee reaching out in return. The moment they held each other, Renesmee reached for her cheek, and Leila smiled, "Ahh… I see. You wish to see in my memories, little one?"

Renesmee nodded, and Leila smiled as she laid a hand on her young friend's hand, so that the tiny palm was encased by her own hand and her cheek. "You are welcome to see my memories, young Renesmee. I hide nothing from anyone."

The young girl smiled, scanning Leila's memories, and she laughed in delight at her memories of riding horses, fishing and swimming in the ocean. She saw glimpses of her tribe, her loving grandfather who doted on her, and the feeling of flight. She continued laughing when she saw memories of rain falling down and dancing without abandon.

But suddenly, her laughter stopped. Even Leila's smile faded. She withdrew the young girl's hand from her cheek, and set it down on her lap. She smiled sadly at Renesmee, "That is all I can show you. What happens after that is beyond your comprehension as a child. You will have nightmares if you continue to see my memories, pretty Renesmee."

She gave Renesmee back to her mother, who embraced her immediately, "What did she see?"

Leila looked up at the Cullen's, "She almost saw the night of Carmille's attack. Forgive me, I cannot show her that, not yet."

Bella nodded and Edward put a protective arm around her. He nodded at Jacob, "I think Leila needs some more rest. She'll be staying with you, I presume?"

Sam nodded, "Yes, she'll be staying with Jacob and Billy for a while." Jacob looked up at him in surprise, "I don't think she would mind living there. We can visit her from time to time."

"Hang on a sec!" Jecob exclaimed, "Why does she have to stay with us? Why can't she live with you?"

"And have Leah jealous all over the place? No, that's not a good idea." Sam said. "She's better off with you. Besides, her grandfather said to "seek solace with Jacob Black"… not Sam Uley."

Jacob groaned, "Darn it…"

Leila looked up at Jacob again, "Don't worry. I can help keep the house, if you wish. I'm quite a homemaker…"

"No! That's not it!" Jacob said shaking his head, his black hair flying, "It's not that! It's just that… ahhh forget it."

Edward laughed, "Jacob fears of having another female in his life, Leila."

"SHUT UP, BLOODSUCKER!" Jacob cried out, and the Cullens laughed, even Seth and Sam laughed as well. Leila giggled.

"Tch! Fine, fine! Let's get home already." Jacob said, his face still flaming, "See you guys around."

Leila stood up, using crutches provided by Carlisle for her broken leg, started for the door with Jacob, Sam and Seth. But a small cry made Jacob look back. Renesmee had her arms out for him, and he immediately came close and held her.

"Take care of Leila." Renesmee said, and she touched his cheek. Jacob's eyes blinked as she showed him something, and his gaze softened as he nodded back at her. He handed her back to her mother before heading out the door.

"Thank you very much, Dr. Cullen… everyone." Leila said by the door, bowing slightly. All of them smiled at her, and Carlisle answered, "I'll be removing your case and bandage later this evening, Leila. I'll see you then."

She nodded and hobbled down the Cullen's driveway. Seth helped her get to the passenger's seat.

Jacob was driving when Seth quipped, "So Jacob, what did Nessie show you?"

"None of your business, kid." Jacob replied, "It's between me and Nessie. Now shut up and let me drive."

Seth pouted, but he shifted his focus on Leila instead, "Hey Lei, are you serious about that homemaker thing? Can you cook and clean and stuff?"

She nodded, "Yes, I can. My grandfather is a very traditional man, and he always made me follow the Makah tribe culture and traditions. One of them is being a good homemaker." She squirmed around her seat to look at Seth, who was poking his head from behind her seat, "Why do you ask, Seth?"

He smiled, "Can you bake stuff? I'm a real sucker for cake…"

"Hey! Don't make her do something like that suddenly!" Jacob exclaimed, while his foot shifted so that their speed has increased, "You can't just go asking her to make you stuff when she's injured! Just wait for that bloodsucking doctor to get rid of her bandages first!"

"Okay! Okay!" Seth said as he settled down his seat again, "No need to be grumpy about it, she'll probably cook for you guys too, anyway."

Jacob was still seething as he drove, and Sam shifted uncomfortably from behind him because of his reckless driving. Leila noticed this. She lifted her hand and laid it on Jacob's forearm, "Slow down, Jacob."

Her touch was cool, which was rather surprising for Jacob, and her voice was soothing. His foot relaxed on the gas pedal, and their speed returned to normal. "Sorry.", he mumbled and he looked over at her. She smiled again, removing her hand, and gazed at the forest passing by her window.

Jacob brought his gaze back to the road, relaxed once again, as if he was never mad at Seth. He smiled to himself and continued his driving.