A/N: Okay I lied this is way before Sunday but I figured that I should fix it sooner rather than later. So here is all three parts. Each have been slightly revised and changed a little bit. They will stay in the combined state and all of the individual ones will be deleted. I tried to make the ending of Part 3 a lot clearer than it was the last time. I hope you guys like/enjoy it.
Shadowcub: lmao at the first part and the kinky part is just how I describe my own curls and other black people curls. Just google kinky hair and you'll get what I mean.
And here is all the relevant info:
2 years later= Two years after the events of the story and one years after Leah and David's wedding.
A little Black River Wolf history:
*Note: This background is a combination of real things and my own ideas.
-combination of Taino and African maroon ancestry and culture.
Taino side believed in a type of skin walker. A skin walker is one who can shape shift into other living things including human beings (if memory serves correct). They still possess their human cognitive abilities and such. They just change shape.
Maroon side believed in specific animal spirit guardians. Warriors were believed to be able to change into a specific animal guardian. They did not possess human cognitive ability; when they change they possess the brain and instinct of the animal they become. When they fall asleep they change back.
When the two groups blended together they became specific wolf shifters who possessed their human brains after the shift but retained some animal instinct (some more than others).
The wolf pack is modeled after the Ethiopian wolf. *Note: In regards to the actual slave trade to the caribeans, Ethiopia was not involved. Do not trust my history, seriously AP World and I only half-way got along.
-Shifter/Wolves are considered two spirited. They hold the spirit of the human being and the spirit of the wolf. Wolves are either considered a perfect balance between the two (the norm) or a split. A split can be either dominant in the direction of the human spirit or the wolf spirit.
-Shifters/Wolves can be born as the wolf but it is not very common and they will shift to human form shortly after birth.
-Shifting starts very young. The youngest age recorded is 3. They kids learn to control their animal selves very early.
-Shifter/Wolf gene is a dominant trait. If a human and a wolf have a child it will be wolf but it will automatically be a split in the direction of the human spirit.
-Alpha's come in male and female pairs- whether the two are a mating pair or not.
So now that we're all done with that, happy reading :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of the characters.
Part One:
They say that there are five stages of grief.
They say that at first we deny. It didn't happen or it didn't happen as it really did.
They say that next we are angry. That when it hits, that we can't stand it. There's a fire burning inside and nothing can put it out. But eventually, eventually it will die.
They say that after that we are more humble. We bargain with reality and of course we lose.
They say that when we finally can no longer revise events, when the anger inside has cooled and when we realize that we have lost that we become depressed. We sink in an abyss of sadness.
And then when the sadness clears, finally, finally we have peace. We accept that what is will be and we live again.
They say that there are five stages of grief but for a Quileute werewolf there are only two.
Denial.
Anger.
Denial begins long before the moment of grief is defined.
The first moments of denial happen all at once.
The first occurs on First Beach.
Embry Call sits before a mini-bonfire staring into the confused and bewildered eyes of the 16 year old girl sitting across from him. She peeked at him staring at her twice before whispering something to Leah. The older female was standing on her feet in no time. Cursing him. He ignored her; he only stared at the very confused Davina.
He denies her confusion and explains it away. She's confused now, he thinks, but later when it's all explained she'll be excited about their future together. He believes this. He truly does.
The second occurs at the Uley House
When Leah stands before him, her face so close to his, and says with a tone as cold as ice "She's mine." On the outside he stays completely silent but on the inside he's laughing, he doesn't believe her. He denies her truth. Because Davina is his, isn't she? Isn't she? He believes this too. Really he does.
The third moment is at the old Clearwater family home.
At dinner when Davina stands before most of the Quileute pack and declares that she belongs to no one. He denies her. She is wrong. She belongs to him. And he believes this as well, he believes this more than anything.
The real denial doesn't hit until he's begin driven away from William Fairchild International airport several days later.
Embry is dragged away by Sam and Emily at Sue's instruction. He does not want to leave without Davina by his side. He does not care what Leah says or even what the girl's own parents say. He just wants her with him and the further away she goes the more he hurts the more he wants her close. So begins his new state of denial.
By the time He, Sam, and Emily arrive at La Push and have the elders assembled at the Uley house, Embry has convinced himself that Sue will come through the door with Davina close behind.
Embry squirms as he sits on one of the sofas in Sam and Emily's living room. He barely hears Sam explaining things to the elders.
"We met the alphas of the pack at the airport. They are the girl's parents and they refused to listen to reason." Sam explains to Old Quil. "At this point I don't know what's going on." Sam bows his head sadly. "I think Sue let her go."
Old Quil looked at the Quileute pack leader sadly. "I think the same. Embry will suffer greatly."
Embry tenses at Sam and Old Quil's words but quickly loosens up. He knows, just knows, Sue will bring Davina back to him.
But it's not to be.
When Sue finally walks through the front door, several hours have passed (it's almost dark out) and pack members and elders have been in and out of the Uley house.
Of course she is alone.
Old Quil looks to Sue almost with a concerned expression painting his face. "Where have you been Sue? It's been hours and Embry is suffering."
Sue does not even bother explaining herself; she just jumps right in. "Davina has gone home with her pack and family. She is where she belongs. I spoke to her parents, Leah and her older brother after they landed a couple of hours ago. Le-."
Sam looked at Sue completely shocked. "You spoke to them? You spoke to them and did not even bother to notify me?!"
Sue did not even look toward Sam, she just continued speaking as if Sam had never even interrupted her. "Her parents state that not only are they the acting alpha pair of the Black River pack but that Davina is a their minor child and they make decisions regarding her. They ban Embry Call and all members of the La Push pack from Black River and the surrounding parishes with the support of the other pack alphas in Jamaica. They do not threaten violence against anyone here they just wish to protect Davina and give her choice. They do not believe anyone here gives a damn about her and they are right."
Now Old Quil and Billy Black both looked shocked.
"They banned the pack from Jamaica?" Billy asked incredulously.
Leah had told Sue that they would ignore the part about Davina. Sue prayed that Leah would not be right; of course the pack proved her wrong.
"And Leah allowed this?" Sam cut in, yelling at Sue. "She made it so not even her own brother could visit her?!"
Sue sighed, she really did not want to contemplate the state of her children's relationship right now. "Yes. Leah is the future alpha female of the Black River pack. She supports her family and pack in any decision they make. She believes that this is the right decision to make."
"Alpha female?" Emily questioned. She still couldn't believe her cousin was getting married.
"In Jamaica the leaders of a pack are the alpha male and the alpha female, they apparently hold an equal position in regards to duties involving the pa-."
"Davina?" Embry called out. He couldn't stand all of the talking anymore. He needed her and talking wasn't getting her.
Sue turned to Embry reluctantly. "What about her, Embry? She's home with her family where she belongs."
"No!" He shouts. "What about what she wants?"
Sue looks at him and shakes her head. "I don't think you've been listening, Embry. She does not want you or to be here in La Push. She wants her parents, her brother, her soon to be sister, her aunts, her uncles, her cousins." Sue takes a deep breath. "Leah says…Leah thinks…Leah is sure that Davina is her own. She belongs to no one."
Embry denies. She belongs to him.
Sue sighed again. She felt for him, she really did. She had watched him grow from a tiny boy running around the reservation to a grown man who helped protect them. But this cannot be fixed, this is not right. "I'm sorry Embry. I know that the imprint is demanding but Davina does not want to be here and she does not have to be…Please let the girl be, let her go."
Embry stares at Sue's resolute face and suddenly all denial is gone. Suddenly he is filled with rage, a slow burning rage. He wants to break something, to destroy.
And he does.
He rips into Sam and Emily's couch with force. Tearing at it until white cotton spills out everywhere.
He does not even hear his name being yelled; he just rips and tears and growls as he does so.
When he can't rip into the couch anymore he looks toward the door, ready to shift and run out into the woods. He doesn't, instead he drops to his knees and howls out Davina's name. Sam and Emily surround him, trying to comfort him as he wails her name over and over again.
Sue cannot take it; she backs away from them before turning and heading quickly out of the front door of the Uley house.
Part Two:
Two Years Later
The years have not treated Embry Call very well. After being filled with rage he is back to denial. He believes there is hope.
There is none.
Black River, St Elizabeth, Jamaica
It's sunny out and most of the Black River pack (and others from around Black River of course) have found themselves at Calabash Bay. It's a good time for all involved. The adults lounge on blankets and chairs while the teens and younger children run along the sand and splash in the water. There is nothing but smiles, laughter, and chatting going on.
Everyone is enjoying themselves and no one in the pack notices the interlopers on the beach.
Not until it's too late that is.
Embry Call had waited for this moment for years. The first year he had let his grief and heartache swallow him but then during the second year he realized he could have power in this situation. That he could take control.
It only took one trip to Sue and Charlie's house when they were out to find Leah's address. The next steps, getting a passport and purchasing flight tickets, were easily done. It only took time and money. He wouldn't say that he had plenty of either of those but he would pay anything to see his imprint again.
Nothing mattered now though, he was here.
Well not at first.
Embry had gone to the Georges' home first. But they were not there. He was almost glad for that; he did not want to cause a huge scene and ruin his chances of getting near Davina. Then he glanced passed the local high school but didn't see any kids at all. An elderly local saw his confusion and made the point to inform him that the children were out for holiday and that most were now hanging around town or at the local beaches.
Embry was very thankful for the information. The word beach had lit up his face. He was sure now that she would be there. He had to be because he really did not know where else to look.
And sure enough she was there.
He spotted her walking along the water's edge. She was dressed in a long blue skirt, a black bikini top and she was barefoot. On her hip she carried a tan female pup with a head full of black curls. The curious little creature, a toddler no older than two, was tangling its fingers in her long, dark, kinky hair. Swarming around her legs were four other young children. All of them were reaching toward a purple sack full of candy in her hands. Davina's dark eyes gleamed happily as she looked down at the children and she laughed softly at them.
Embry smiled at the sight. For a second he imagined that the pup on her hip and the little children surrounding her were his. That she was his wife and that they were family.
The moment ended as soon as it began.
"Toby!" Davina yelped as a tall dark boy with short dreads pushed by her, knocking the sack full of candy out of her hands.
The boy turned back to Davina as he ran and stuck his tongue out. When the boy turned back around he promptly crashed into a furious Embry.
"Wha-?" The boy yelped as the older man shoved at him.
Embry pushed the boy down into the sand. "You should watch where you're going!" He growled out as he looked down at the boy. He looked as though he were about to punch him.
Sam, who had been long forgotten by Embry, grabbed him by the shoulders. "Stop Embry!" He called out as he tried to pull his friend back from the boy who was the current target of his anger.
Davina who had been struggling to balance the toddler on her hip and pick up the candy sack, looked up immediately. Her shocked eyes met Embry's as Sam hauled him back away from Toby.
"Leah!" She immediately called out.
When Leah reached her (with lightning speed, quick that woman is!), Davina didn't even bother with speaking she just pointed in the direction of Embry and Sam.
Leah's face fell. She could not believe her eyes. When David came up beside the two he could not believe it either.
"We ban them and they still show up."
Leah offered her husband a weary smile. "I told you they were thick headed."
When Embry and Sam approached everyone was very tense.
"What part of ban don't you understand?" Leah questioned.
Sam looked at Leah and spoke sternly. "Leah, I do not answer to you."
Leah did not back down, she looked up at him with fire in her eyes. "I stand as Alpha female of this pack. You answer to me."
"But I thought her pare-."
This time David cut in. "My parents have stepped down."
"And they left you two in charge?" Sam looked incredulous.
David shrugged. "What can I say? They want to retire in peace. They sit on the elder's council now and help with guiding us."
"Wel-." Sam tried again.
"What brings you here?" Leah asked cutting him off.
"We're here to reason with you."
Emily.
Leah should have known that Emily wouldn't stay back in La Push.
"Hello Emily."
Beside her, Leah could hear Davina groan.
"Why can't you people leave me the hell alone?!" Davina looked to Embry, her eyes were piercing. "I. Do. Not. Want. You. In. My. Life. Go the hell away!"
The toddler in Davina's arms began to cry. The other members of the pack began to look over at the scene and wander near.
Among them was a wolf called Isaac. Like Leah he joined the pack as an adult. The man was nearly 7ft tall and very dark. He had no hair on his head, a thin beard and moustache and dark, almost black eyes. His imposing form eyed the three interlopers as he stood on the edge of the group. He was soon joined by Javi and Julia, the twin wolves with tan skin, black hair and friendly light brown eyes.
Katrina, the petite wolf with caramel colored skin, long black curly hair and sparkling green eyes, was the first to come over. She always made her presence known.
"What in the world is going on?" Katrina stated as soon as stepped into the little half circle the six had made.
"The La Push wolves decided to pay us a visit." David informed her. His eyes did not leave the three standing before him.
She scowled. "Well get the fuck out!"
"Thank you." Davina and Leah both stated.
"I'm not going anywhere. I've waited two long years and I refuse to allow you to keep me away from her any longer."
Davina looked at Embry angrily but she did not speak a word. She hitched the toddler higher up on her hip and then walked away from the group. They all watched her, Embry especially.
She walked until she reached Toby. The forgotten boy was currently sitting in the sand a little dazed and very confused. Davina reached a hand toward him and offered him an apologetic smile. He smiled back at her and took her hand.
When Toby was up the two began to walk down the beach together, still holding hands. They were soon followed by Jasmine and Mark, two 16 year old wolves from the pack, who ran across the beach to meet them. The two skipped around Davina and Toby, laughing and poking the two as well as the toddler. Soon Davina and Toby were laughing along with their friends.
Embry did not look happy. He stared at Davina and Toby's entwined hands and growled.
"Cool it!" Katrina growled back at him. "She is her own person and she can do whatever the hell she wants with whomever the hell she wants! As long as she always takes my baby with her that is."
Sam and Emily looked at one another confused; Embry did not even hear a word she said as he continued to stare.
Leah and David laughed.
"Do you ever have that baby with you?" David asked. "I swear I see that child on my sister's hip more than I see her on yours!"
"And your husband downright runs from her!" Leah stated as she laughed.
"Runs? Ha! That man's like the flash, if you mention Leonora's name he's there one second and then gone the next!"
Leah started laughing harder.
"Oh laugh it up you two! But wait until you have your own, then we'll see who's running from their pups!"
"But Leah can't have children." Emily stated boldly as the three laughed.
All laughter stopped. Leah, David and Katrina just turned and stared at Emily. For a moment they had forgotten the three interlopers even existed
While David and Leah froze, Leah's fertility issues were a private matter they wished to keep to themselves, Katrina was pissed.
"Are you serious? What the fuck is wrong with you?" Katrina spat at Emily angrily, then she turned back to David and Leah. "I can't even. I'm going to let you guys deal with this trash before I end up mauling somebody." Katrina gave a playful courtesy and then stated, "See ya later, Sir and Madam Alpha."
"Ugh, stop calling us that." Leah called out as Katrina ran back to the blanket she and her husband, Marvin, had been sharing.
"You all need to stop playing around. There is a serious matter at hand and it needs to be dealt with appropriately." Sam stated authoritatively.
"Yes my husband is correct. We need to be reasonable about this situation." Emily said as she wrapped an arm around Sam's shoulder trying to look like the united front the two would never be.
Embry remained quiet, he wasn't stupid enough to realize that most of what he said pissed Leah off even more.
Leah and David both rolled their eyes. "We already dealt with this." They both stated at once.
"But you are right. We need to talk about this because obviously you guys just do not understand and you need to, you really do." Leah stated and then she looked to David. "We should call a meeting at the main house."
David smiled at her. "Good idea."
Sam, Emily, and Embry looked very confused.
Leah smirked at them. "Don't worry, everything will or at least it needs to be cleared up soon."
That afternoon Leah and David called a meeting at the George family home between themselves, the former pack alphas, an elder from the pack and the three interlopers. Of course some members of the pack were floating around.
They all met in the George's large formal dining room.
In the room was a large, long rectangular dining table made of glass and that sat at least twenty people. The chairs that when to the table were cream colored with black legs. Against the wall to the left of the table was a large cream chest filled with vases and dishes. Between the large windows, that allowed the sunlight (or moonlight depending on the time of day) to flood into the room, were framed pictures of the George family and the rest of the pack.
Seating on the left side of the dining table was Sam, Emily and Embry in that order and across from them sat Leah, David, Wesley, Sharon, Katrina and Abigail, one of the oldest members of the pack. The elder had wrinkly brown skin, white hair and large black eyes. She looked at the three across from her indifferently. She did not care for their presence but they did not matter much to her.
Around the room were Isaac, Javi, Julia, a young long dreaded wolf named Peter and another wolf around Leah's age named Shay. Isaac and Javi hung out by the archway that served as an entrance way to the dining room. While Julia and Peter stood by one of the large windows together and Shay leaned against the cream chest. Their eyes were on the three strangers as well.
"Davina's 18 birthday is in a couple of days." Wesley states. Confusion paints the three interlopers faces. "She will shift and take her walk."
"Walk?" Embry asked. He did not want Davina to go anywhere
Abigail took over, her eyes bore into Embry's as she spoke and he damn near shrunk back from her. "On a pup's 18th birthday, they are sent on a walk. It is a spiritual journey of sorts where they are made to find themselves and their wolf. She will jump from Lover's Leap, only a jump a wolf could survive, and take off into the world from there."
"And why are you telling us this?" Sam asked.
Abigail penetrating gaze went from Embry to Sam within seconds. "I'm telling you this, boy, because this thing," she gestured her hands around wildly at the word thing. "ya doing is stressing out the girl. It is not how one should be sent off on a walk. You're ruining it for Davina."
"I don't understand what you're getting at." Embry stated. "I wouldn't ruin anything for Davina."
"She's telling you to get over yourselves." Leah stated bluntly. Abigail smiled at the young alpha female; she liked Leah quite a bit. "Look I get it's an imprint and you all believe that an imprint should be even when the one who is imprinted on is very adamant about not being a part of it. But this is not about any of us or Embry it's about Davina and her journey into adulthood and herself and you all are hurting that. Embry is hurting that because he refuses to listen to her and let her be."
"I would never hurt her." Embry cried. "Never!"
"Then be what I want and go away."
Everyone in the room looked toward Davina standing in the dining room archway. Leonora, the toddler from the beach, was sleeping in her arms.
"Please listen to me for once. I do not want any of you here. I want to enjoy my birthday and say goodbye to my pack and family in peace."
"But…" Embry whined.
Davina looked at Embry's pleading eyes and faltered. She would never be trapped in this, never.
She walked toward him slowly and when she stood beside him she removed one of hands from the sleeping pup and took one of his hands in hers.
Everyone in the room watched the scene quietly. Emily and Sam with lots of hope.
"Embry Call, I want you to go home. I want you to go home and find someone you can grow to love and build a life with. I want you to go far away from me and never come back."
"Is it the boy?" Embry muttered. Someone had to be keeping her from him. He refused to believe that she just did not want him.
Davina looked confused. "Toby? He's my friend, I love him but not like that. I'll never feel for anyone that way." She gave a long sigh. "I need you to leave, I need you leave and never come back. Go home, please."
"Is that what you truly want?" He asked quietly.
"Yes." She whispered back.
"No!" He growled out loudly; she (and everyone else in the room) jumped back surprised.
"No?" Davina questioned, Embry could barely nod before she screeched out: "NO?! YOU DON'T OWN ME! NOBODY DOES!"
The toddler in her arms awoke crying. Davina immediately handed the baby over the table to Katrina who promptly gave the child to Leah. David gave Katrina a smug look and she scowled at him. The playful moment didn't last though.
"NOBODY OWNS ME!" Davina shouted once more. "NOBODY. ESPECIALLY NOT YOU!"
Something in Embry snapped. "I own you! You belong to me!"
All of the Black River wolves in the room stood.
Abigail once again laid her penetrating gaze upon Embry's face, he immediately shrunk back. "You own nothing, boy, nothing." Her voice was low and hard.
"It's time for you to leave." Wesley began.
"No." Embry protested weakly, eyeing the angry, scowling Davina as he did so.
"Now." Sharon stated firmly.
Emily and Sam stood at once, Embry tried to remain seated but was pulled up and away by Sam.
As they left, being escorted by Isaac alone, Emily stated. "We really need to have a serious talk about this." Then they were gone.
"Damn she's a piece of work!" Katrina stated after they left.
"There is definitely something seriously wrong with that woman." Julia stated.
Leah, who was rocking Leonora in her arms, nodded. "Tell me about it."
"This is a mess."
Everyone looked to Davina again. Her mother and father walked over to her, both placing a hand on either of their daughter's cheeks.
"It will be fine honey." Sharon said gently.
Wesley nodded, smiling softly at his daughter. "Your mother is right, we will fix this. It will all work out for the best."
Leah gave her a smile as well. "They're right Dav, it's going to be alright."
Davina looked around at the faces smiling at her in the room, her pack, her family. She smiled back at them. "I believe you. I know that things will be okay.
Part 3:
"Happeepee birf-a Daavii!"
Davina smiled as Katrina released Leonora from her arms and the little pup came running across the beach to her. As soon as the little girl reached her, Davina scooped her up into her arms and nuzzled her hair.
"Hi Lil Lee!"
Davina was very happy. It came as a surprise to her. The last couple of days leading up to her birthday had been a bit stressful with Embry practically stalking her wherever she went. He was even here now, on the other side of the beach away from her celebrating family with Sam and Emily. She did not want him around and his presence made her very uncomfortable but she was not going to let him ruin her day.
Today is her 18th birthday and that night she would begin her walk by jumping off of Lover's Leap. Her family was gathered here on the beach for her, to celebrate her right of passage and entrance into adulthood. She deserved to be happy today and she would be.
She wasted no time in joining her family in the celebration.
After greeting Leonora, Davina headed straight over to Katrina and her husband Marvin. Near the two was Leah, David, and Isaac.
"Look at Ms. Davi on her big 18th!" Isaac said smiling. Then he widened his eyes in mock shock. "Oh, but I didn't realize that she'd had a pup so soon."
"Yes, I too did not realize my young, beautiful 18 year old sister had a pup either." David said as he looked at Katrina pointedly. "Ow!" He yelped as Katrina's elbow met his side.
Katrina scowled. "That's what you get for being an ass David." She looked to Davina with a smile. "Happy birthday Davi! 18 is a wonderful time."
Davina smiled back. "Thanks Kat!"
Leah smiled proudly at Davina. "Happy birthday Dav! I can't believe it, it was just yes-."
"You're more emotional than Sharon and Wesley!" Katrina said cutting Leah off.
Leah smacked Katrina playfully. "Oh shut it! I'm having this moment!" Leah turned back to Davina and rested a hand gently on her cheek. "I love you kid. I've known you for 14 years. I've played with you, snuggled you, walked you to school, bathed you, wiped boogers from your face, everything! I love you and I'm going to miss you when you leave." Leah was tearing up a little.
Davina offered Leah a big watery smile. "I love you too Leah and I'd hug you if Katrina's baby wasn't always in my arms."
David gave Katrina a look and Katrina rolled her eyes.
"I see Leah's getting emotional again."
"You thought she wouldn't?"
"Mama, Papa!" Davina called as she turned to face the older woman and man.
"Davi, happy birthday!" Said both of her parents.
Davina had not seen or spoken to her parents the morning of birthday since they had left before she woke to help the other pack members set up things on the beach. She was happy to see them both; it was the last day she would for a long time.
"Thanks!"
Sharon looked over at Katrina. "We'd love to hug our daughter but for some reason she's always carrying a pup on her hip."
Katrina looked away from her and the rest of the group laughed.
"Uh, I don't want to spoil things," Isaac began. "but what is going on with that?" He gestured towards the three strangers at the end of the beach away from the area where the pack was hanging out.
"Fools!" Leah scoffed. "They still won't listen even when it's coming from the source."
"His wife sucks balls." Katrina added.
"I want this to end." Davina stated quietly.
"We could give them a little Jamaican justice." Isaac suggested.
Wesley shook his head. "There will be no violence. I promised Sue that when spoke after the airport incident and when she came for the wedding."
"We issued a ban." Said Julie as she stepped into the little side group.
"And they reuse to follow it." Finished Javi.
The twin wolves, as well as the rest of the pack, did not like the disrespect that the La Push wolves were showing.
"We are going to finish this." Sharon stated firmly.
Leah nodded. "Today, now."
"Give Leonora to me Davi." Katrina stated. The toddler was immediately placed in her arms.
"Finally." David muttered and he promptly received a slap. "Ow!"
Wesley looked to Leah. "Do you have this…Madam Alpha."
Leah smiled at the old Alpha. "Yes."
Leah took Davina hand and the two walked toward Embry, Sam and Emily.
When they reached the area of the beach where the three were sitting, Emily was the first to speak.
"Have you all finally decided to be reasonable about this?"
Before Leah could speak, Davina did.
"Yes."
Embry perked up immediately. He stood ready to walk to his imprint.
"Nobody owns me."
Embry faltered.
Emily shook her head. "Now wai-."
"Quiet!" Davina yelled. When Sam made to speak she gave him a fierce glare. "Don't you even think about it." She took a deep breath. "This is my life and I will decide what I want to do with it. Tonight I leave to take my walk. I leave my family for however long it takes for me to learn me. I will be happy today and you will leave. You leave.
"I-I can't…" Embry stated quietly.
"You will." Davina said firmly. "I want to believe that under all of this bullshit there's a person who actually realizes what he's doing is wrong. Because this is wrong."
"No." Embry argued.
Davina stared at him, her eyes were cold and hard. "You mean nothing me. You are nothing to me. I do not belong to anyone, except those I choose to give myself to. I do not choose you."
Embry moaned, he felt like he was breaking him inside.
He tried to deny. But she was saying it.
He wanted be angry. To feel rage. But he couldn't, not at her.
"Why?" He wailed.
"Because I am Davina Alexandra George and I belong to no one." She stated firmly and proudly. "Go home and leave me the hell alone."
Davina did not even bother to wait for a response, she just turned and pulled Leah along with her. They headed back down the beach toward their celebrating family.
That night the Black River pack stood along Lover's Leap. The pack lined each side of the cliff and in the center Davina stood with Abigail, the eldest wolf in the pack. The only light was that from candles held in the pack member's hands and the stars in the sky above.
"Tonight we are gathered here to send Davina, daughter of Sharon and Wesley George, on her walk. On this journey she will find balance within the spirit she was born to. She was born the wolf and a two-spirit split toward the wolf." Abigail stated.
Davina who was in her wolf form, her tan, lean body looked sleek in the moonlight, listened intently. That last part had made her raise her head with pride.
Her mother was a two spirit split toward the human as well as her brother and even Leah. Her father a balanced spirit. She was one of the few in her immediate family and pack to be a split toward the wolf and it meant a lot to her. It meant freedom to her.
"Davina will jump from Lover's Leap in the wolf form and into the sea. The water is her baptism, she will be born anew. From there she will start her walk." Abigail looked toward Sharon and Wesley. "It is time to say goodbye."
Sharon and Wesley walked over to Davina and each placed a hand on her body. "We love you, we will always love you." They said and then they stepped back.
Then Davina was off running toward the railing before the edge of the cliff.
The wolves around her began to shout her name with joy; Leah, as well as the girl's parents, did so with tears in her eyes. Who knew when the girl would be back?
Embry Call, the wolf who should not have been there at this special celebration for the young wolf, could not believe his eyes. They were going to let her jump. Off of a cliff.
He didn't hesitate run out of his hiding place and to take off along the cliff after Davina; he didn't care that she was not fragile, that she was a wolf too and could survive it.
He thought that if he stopped her, saved her, that she would come with him willingly. That she would stop telling him to go home.
He didn't reach her though. He barely touched the tip of her tail before Isaac, Javi and David grabbed and pulled him back.
"Davina!" He screamed as they held him back.
Davina didn't hear him, all she heard was the wind in her ears and the shouts of her pack members calling her name out joyfully. She let her body go limp and quietly gave herself to the wolf and to the world.
She shifted to human form as soon as she hit the water. And as she went under it was just as Abigail said. It was like she was being baptized by the sea; the washing of the waves over her skin cleansed her. Made her feel life she was starting her life anew.
For the few, precious seconds that she remained under water she prayed for freedom for herself and for Embry too.
When her head broke through the surface of the water she was smiling. A top the cliff Embry, who was still being held by David, Javi, and Isaac, felt something snap inside of him. It was like a weight had been lifted. He smiled as well.
Suddenly both felt very free.
"Goodbye, Davina." Embry whispered.
Tomorrow Embry would go home (Emily of course would not be happy at all) and Davina would be off wherever running with the wind in her fur and the Earth under foot.
A/N: So here is the new ending and all of the revised parts. As always I hoped you guys enjoyed reading and please review. If you have any questions I will try to answer them the best way I can and as quickly as possible.
Well see ya around and thanks for reading,
Huck