I guess that the last thing I expected would be to actually enjoy the lush greenery, soft rain and crisp, wind that whipped through my hair as we sped down the road towards La Push. We had been on the road for two days until we reached our destination so Nate and Jace were both asleep and only Mom saw my grin as I reached out the window and let the drizzling rain splatter my hands. She smiled at me through the revision mirror and I just knew that she made the right decision. I hadn't been there in seven years but it felt I never left. A few minutes later Mum pulled up out the front of a small wooden house that I recognized as Uncle Harry's and Aunt Sue's. "Nate, Jace – wake up! We're here." I said, shaking their shoulders. They both woke up and stepped out of the car; the rain was getting heavier by then but I didn't care in the slightest. Mom, the boys and I went and knocked on the front door.

We were greeted by a woman with short black hair, russet coloured skin and crinkly black eyes. She smiled warmly at all of us and enveloped Mom in her arms. "Liz, it's been far too long!" she exclaimed joyfully before pulling away. "Nate and Jace, good god you boys are tall now!" Sue laughed, kissing them both on the cheek.

She looked at me last of all. "Elena Amelia Clearwater." She pulled me into her arms and hugged me tightly. "You have grown into such a beautiful young woman. You were a child the last time I saw you." I smiled at her brightly. "Hey Aunty Sue!" She grabbed Mom by the arm and ushered us into the house. "Come on in, Harry and the kids are in the living room." We walk down a hallway and I'm shocked by the familiarity the house held. I touched one of the walls, remembering Seth chasing me into Leah's room where she was on the phone. We reached the living room and one by one greeted Uncle Harry who sat in an arm chair with a wool quilt draped over him. He looked the same as he always had, just older. He smiled warmly as I leant down and hugged him.

I leant back up and was surprised when a solid person smashed right into me. "Lena'!" Seth exclaimed in my ear as he crushed me in a bear hug. The kid was only 14 but jeez he was strong. "Hey Seth," I laughed as I playfully scuffled his hair, even though he was only the tiniest bit shorter than me. "Good to see you." I told him before Leah comes over a hugs me. I always feel privileged when Leah hugs me because even as a child she is tough to get to know. "How are you Uncle Harry?" Nate asked as we all sat down around him. "Fit as a fiddle kiddo." He told him and everyone laughs except Aunt Sue and Mom.

The conversation centers around Harry, Mom and Sue for a while until us kids strike up conversations amounts ourselves. I noticed those three discussing something quietly to each other from the corner of my eyes. We asked each other questions about school and friends until Leah, Nate and Jace start discussing the pros and cons of Olympic swimming. "So what is New Orleans like? It's gotta be pretty damn good if you left La Push for it." Seth asked me. "Well it's no La Push, that's for sure." I laugh. "I've forgotten how nice this place is." He nodded thoughtfully before his face split into a huge grin. "Aw man, I've got so much to show you. Tomorrow we are gonna go cliff-diving near first beach, then we can kayak, and I am so taking you hiking through the woods." He told me excitedly, his brown eyes warm and wide. "Speaking of tomorrow," Aunt Sue cut in before he could continue, "I think we should let Liz and the kids get home and catch some sleep, it's very late. There will be plenty of catching up to do tomorrow." She told us. "Yes, I'll cook you my famous Fish Fry," Uncle Harry told us with a wink, "Made with low cholesterol olive oil of course." He added, seeing Sue's expression.

We all laughed and exchanged goodbyes, before trudging outside into the sleeting rain. We quickly reached our new home a couple streets away from Harry's and parked the car in the spacious garage. Jace grabbed a couple mattresses and Nate and I got the sheets and pillow out and dragged them into the house. It was quite cozy actually; the walls a washed out white inside and out, and looked quite large although there wasn't much furniture in there yet. I grabbed a mattress and dragged it towards the room furthest away from the front of the house. I pushed the door open and turned the light on to discover my new room. It wasn't much but I would have time to decorate. I threw my mattress on the ground and grabbed my sheets and pillow.

After making my bed, I poke my head into the master bedroom where Mom is digging in a cardboard box for some pajamas. I walked over and kissed her lightly on the cheek. "Night Mom." I start to leave when she grabbed my arm and turned me around to face her. "Elena, do you think I made the right decision?" she asked me.

I smiled gently. "Yeah Mom. I think you made the best choice you could have." She smiled at me and I walked away, collapsing onto my bed calling out "Goodnight!" to Nate and Jace in the room next door. I turn, they both pumped their fists against the wall twice, well four times since there are two of them, just like we have been saying goodnight since we were little kids. I snuggled into my makeshift bed and pondered tomorrow's possibilities. It felt like a dream and I couldn't believe that at first I didn't really want to come here. I could tell Nate and Jace liked it here too, and obviously Mom was joyous to see her brother and his wife – although Uncle Harry's health was to be worried about despite his reassurances. I slowly fell into a deep and peaceful sleep as my mind spun with ideas and I was enveloped with blackness.

I awoke with a pale golden light seeping in through the window and my makeshift bed as I sprawled out on it. I groaned and pulled the blankets over my head to try and avoid the annoyingly beautiful early sunlight. But before I could fall back asleep, my covers are jerked off my body and just as I opened my eyes a sheet of icy cold water replaces it. I gasped and jolted up in shock to see Jace snickering above me. For a nearly eighteen year old, he was extremely immature. "JACE DANIEL CLEARWATER, I AM GOING TO MURDER YOU!" I screamed as I chased him down the hallway, stumbling over several moving boxes and onto the front lawn.

Just as I stepped out onto the porch a red Volkswagen Rabbit pulled up on our front lawn. A guy who had to be a least 6'7" or something jumped out and walked around to the passenger seat. He helped a man in a wheelchair out of the car and they both started towards the house. I was still standing on the porch when they reached me.

The tall guy smiled at me and asked; "Who are you murdering?" I stood there dumbfounded for a second before Jace sprinted out from behind the moving trailer, laughing his head off. I stared at him lividly, embarrassed by my previous outburst. "Uh, Jace. He dumped a bucket full of water over my head." I explained, gesturing to my current drenched sleepwear. The tall guy laughed and I noticed that he was actually quite good looking. "I see. I'm Jacob Black by the way and this is my father Billy." I shake his hand, which is feverishly warm and then Billy's, who smiles at me kindly. "I'm Elena and I remember, you and mum used to hang out a lot." I told him. "And you and I used to play Barbie's together." Jacob added and I laughed. Just at that moment, Mom poked her head out of the garage and started towards us.

She kissed Billy on the cheek and attempted to reach up and hug Jacob. "Wow Billy, you look great." She said and he shook his head laughing. "If being in a wheelchair means I look great, I should've gotten one long ago."

Mum nudged his shoulder and I turned to Jacob. "So what would you say is the biggest attraction at La Push? I need to do something fun today – I've been stuck in that car for days." He smiled at me and said; "Head to First Beach, I'm sure Seth is just dying to take you out." "Huh, I didn't know you knew Seth?" His smile faltered slightly. "Yeah well, everyone knows everyone in La Push." Just then, Seth came running from God knows where onto the front lawn. "Lena'!" he shouted and hugged me again. God this kid is always happy isn't he? Soon enough his infectious attitude is going to latch onto me. I thought to myself.

"Heyo," I replied. "Hey Seth." Said Jacob. "Listen Seth, Jacob here recommends that we should go down to First Beach today, are you up for it?" I asked him and Seth nodded his head enthusiastically. "Sure thing, I brought swimmers anyway." He told me. "Hey are you coming Jacob?" I asked and he leant back against the porch wall and shook his head sadly. "Nah, sorry I can't today, but another time. By the way Elena, you can call me Jake since we are pretty much cousins." I laughed and said; "Yeah cousins who play Barbie's together." Seth's eyes widen at this information. "Jacob Black plays with Barbie's!?" he snickered and Jake pretended to punch him. "Okay I gotta run," Jake said as he turned to Billy. "Are you alright to get home on your own, old man?" My mum clasped Billy's shoulder and said; "Of course, I'll drop him and the car off later." "Alright, well bye everyone!" Jake yelled as he jogged into the woods near our forest.

Seth turned to me and said; "I think you better get changed and then we will head down to First Beach. It's actually kind of sunny today so the water shouldn't be too cold." "Hey Mom, is it all good if Seth and I head down to First Beach? I promise I'll help set up the house later." I asked her. "Yeah its fine, the boys are setting up the house anyway. Have fun sweetie!" Mom replied and I grinned and raced back inside and threw on a white bikini with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Th water on my body from Jace had pretty much dried up but my hair was still wet so I left it down. "Let's go." I said to Seth and with that we began the trek to First Beach.

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing. All the characters besides Elena and her brothers belong to The Twilight Saga creator Stephanie Meyer. I'm writing my Fanfiction based on the story line of the book series, and I may make adjustments. Thanks 3