The days passed by like nothing was wrong, like we weren't in the middle of a war. We went on with our lives as if it was normal, but nothing was normal. Every day we were all training, Bella and I trained with our new found gifts. And every day we were getting better and better. Since Peter, Charlotte, and Garrett had the most experience with fighting other powerful vampires they were the ones to show us strategies to defeat our enemies. Sams and Jake's pack would be over every day to train with us.

As the final day approached I could tell everyone was on edge. You could tell that they were scared of what the future holds. But as the days passed we were all getting to know one another better. We were getting closer, we were laughing, talking, making jokes, we were understanding each other like never before, we were becoming one big family. Another main thing about working together with the wolves was that we realized that we weren't different. The wolves realized that even though some vampires drank human blood, it didn't make them evil. And the vampires realized that not all wolves were trying to kill them. You may even say that we didn't find each other revolting as before.

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"Well take care and please do listen to Sue,"I tell Charlie as I help him put his things in the car.

"Hey I'm not a child," Charlie says crossing his arms.

"Of course not but when you go fishing you turn to a child. Always trying to get the biggest fish" I tell him smiling and he rolls his eyes.

Sue and Seth came out with a box and Sue's overnight bag and Bella, Jake, and Nessie followed after them. They came over to us and place the things in the trunk. Sue looks over at Charlie and smiles.

"Ready?" she asked him. The way Charlie looks at her makes my dead heart warm and if it would beat, I know it'll skip a beat because the way Charlie looks at her is just to damn adorable.

"Whenever you are" he replies smiling at her.

We're all looking at them in aw, Charlie and Sue look over at us staring at them. Sue looks down embarrassed and Charlie looks aways blushing. I felt Nessie pull on my shirt I look down at her and she signals me closer to her.

"I told you Grandpa likes Sue" she whispers in my ear. I pull away and smile and the others heard her. Sue, Jake, and Seth both laughed, Bella and Leah smiled, and Charlie blushes even more.

"You're one smart kid," I said patting her head. She looks up at me smiling. Charlie clears his throat and we all look at him.

"Well we should be heading off," he says and he turns to Leah and Seth.

"Please, no party at the house," he said mostly at Seth.

"Of course not," Seth said smiling.

"I'll make sure he doesn't make a mess," Leah said smiling.

"Thank you," Charlie said to Leah and Leah nods. Sue looks at her children and gave them a sad loving smile.

"Come here you two," she tells her children opening up her arms.

Both Leah and Seth went over to their mother, ever since Leah spend time with us she and her mother had a better relationship. I guess not spending time with your family has you thinking what's really important in life.

"You two are my world. Always remember that I love you guys so much. And I know your father is proud of you guys" Sue whispers to her kids.

They hugged for a little while and after Sue pulls away with tears in her eyes. She kissed Leah and Seth's cheeks and once again hugged them. Leah and Seth both told their mother goodbye. Sue walks over to Jake hugged and kissed his cheek, told him that she's proud of him and to be careful. Sue then turns over to Bella hugged her and told her that she'll take care of Charlie. Bella hugged her and said that she's happy that Charlie has her in his life. Sue went over to Nessie and picked her up. She hugged her and kissed her cheek. Last but not least Sue turns to me and smiles. She comes over and hugs me tight.

"I am so proud of you. You have grown into one beautiful strong women, Amelia. Am I honor to have known such a woman like you. Take care and always remember that you're family and we love you" she tells me. I hold on her tighten but I was careful to not hurt her.

"Please take care of Charlie for me. He's like a father. And take care of yourself, Sue"I tell her.

She pulls away and smiles. I smiled back and we both turn to Charlie, who was staring at us confused. He was the only one from our group who didn't know what was happening. He didn't know why we were saying goodbye like it was our last.

"You're the last to say goodbye to Charlie," Bella tells me and I nod.

I slowly walk over to him, I stare at him and he gave me a confused. I hugged him tight not wanting to let go. Charlie has done so much for me. When I needed a father figure, Charlie was there. When I needed someplace to go, Charlie opened us his doors for me. When I need advise, Charlie gave me some. When I just wanted to be alone, Charlie stood by my side awkwardly but he stayed. When I needed someone to protect me he stood in front of me, protecting me as if I was just another daughter to him. He taught me what a man should do in order to protect his family. He taught me respect, love, and honor. In so many ways he is and will always be my father.

"I don't know why we're all saying goodbye like this is our last time seeing each other... But I suppose if it is our last time together. I am proud of you, Amelia" Charlie tells me.

"Thank you for everything, dad," I say tightening my hold on him.

We hugged each other for another five more minutes. I didn't have the strength to let go. If I was human I knew I would be a mess right about now. With one last squeeze, we both pulled away and stared at each other for a few seconds. Charlie's eyes were glossy with tears that wouldn't fall. He clears his throat and looks around.

"We're leaving," he said. Bella, Jake, Seth, Leah, Nessie, and I moved away so Sue and Charlie can leave. Before going into the truck Charlie turns around and looks at me. He smiles a bit.

"See you later?" he asked. It took me a while to reply, I needed a moment to think, should I tell him the truth or lie to him. But I went against that thought, either way, I will see him again whether it is in this life or another, we'll see each other again.

"Yeah, see you again,"I tell him smiling. Charlie smiles and nods. He goes inside the truck and drove away. We watch as the drove away.

"We might not make it," Jake said. I hear someone sigh but they didn't say anything.

"We might not, but we'll see each other again. In this life or the next" I tell them.

"Always so positive," Leah said. I turn to look at her and smile.

"Of course, who else is going to be? You? I don't think so" I said smiling. The others laughed and Leah rolls her eyes smiling.

"Whatever," she says. We stood in silent probably all thinking the same, 'What if we don't make it?' Minutes later Bella spoke up.

"I guess we should all head back? Amelia, you coming with us or are you heading with them?" Bella asked me.

"Im going for a while but I'll head back with Jake in the night," I said turning to her and she nods.

"See you later, Grandma," Nessie says hugging me.

"See you later little one," I said before kissing her cheek.

"Bye guys," Nessie tells the others as she leaves to Bella's car.

"Bye guys see you guys tomorrow," Bella says getting inside her car. We watch them drive off and I turn to the others.

"Race you guys to Sam?" I asked them smiling. They smiled but before they even had the chance to phrase I ran off laughing.

"Hey, no fair"

"Cheater"

"Amelia!"

I heard them say as I ran off to Sam's house.

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I was helping Emily and the other girls cook while the boys were outside training for a little while. The new imprintees got comfortable with me being around them and the pups got used to my scent. I was placing the dishes on the table when the boys came into the backyard. Since Jake's pack with be joining Sam tonight and it's small inside the house, we all decided they'll set up a table out in the backyard and have dinner there. 

"Need any help?" Sam asked.

"No, thank you but you can check with Emily," I tell him. Sam nods and goes inside the house. 

"You guys hungry?" I asked them as they sat on their chairs. 

"Always"

"Do you have to ask?"

"Like you don't know"

"Don't you already know the answer?"

"Oh yes!!"

"Yeah"

They all reply all at once. 

"Amelia" I hear Emily call out to me. 

"Be right back," I tell the guys. I walked into the kitchen.

"Yeah?" I asked Emily.

"Can you help Sam carry out the wings please," Emily asked and I nod. Instead of helping Sam I just took the plate of wings from him and carried it out back.

"Show off" I heard him say and laughed.  

Once we got all the food out and settle, Billy and Quil's grandfather joined us. Sam and Jake sat at the end's of the table, showing that they were the alpha of the packs. I sat next to Sam and Emily sat in front of me, on Sam's right side. Obviously, I wasn't going to eat but I still wanted to be apart of their conversation. As they ate, we had some side conversations, cracked some jokes, went down on memory lane, made fun of Jake and his deading love for Isabella Swan.

"Remember the time where all he did was think about Bella," Jared said to us all.

"Dude, remember he even imagined his wedding with her and what their kids would look like," Paul said. We all turn to Jake, who looked embarrassed.

"Holy shit, tell me you're joking,"I said laughing. 

"Dead serious, he even names his imaginary kids," Paul said laughing. 

"He named them Anabella and Michael" Jared continued.

"Omg Jake that so cute," Rachel said while everyone else was laughing at Jake.

"Shut up," Jake said to us.

"Ahh, young love" Billy said making us all laugh more. 

"Dadddd" Jake groans and puts his head down on the table, while Jared, Paul, and Embry all shared more embarrassing stories about him and his once love for Bella. 

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After embarrassing Jake the entire dinner we went to the beach, even though it was freezing cold the guys wanted to go one last time. We all sat in a circle with Billy and Quil's grandfather in the middle. And like always they told us more stories of the tribe, I'm surprised that Billy hasn't run out of stories to tell. Just before everyone went home, I stopped them so I can say something. I stand in the middle next to the small fire that was warming up the girls. 

"Before you all go home I want to say something," I said looking around. They all stare at me giving me their full attention. 

"Not even a year ago, we all stood here at this exact stop for a similar reason. A reason to protect our loved ones, too do the right thing. Not even a year ago, you guys were all risking your lives for Isabella and me. I'll never forget the sacrifice you guys are doing for us. However this time it's different, this time we're going to fight by your side as one, as a team." I said to them. The boys were hugging their imprintees and those who didn't have someone they were sitting there quietly staring at me. 

"And just like last time, I just got my family back and once again they're being threatened by some damn vampire." I gave out a bitter laugh. No one said anything or moved but stares at me. I stare at each member of both packs.

"I'm sorry. Sorry for the damaged I have caused. For all the problems I have brought in your lives. I'm sorry for risking your lives once again."  I turn to look at the imprintees, the girlfriends.

"Girls, I'm sorry for causing pain. I know the feeling of worrying about your loved ones. I know the emotional damage you have received because of me and my new found family. I hope one day, it doesn't have to be tomorrow... or anything soon... perhaps you'll never do, but I hope that one day you'll learn to forgive me"

Some stared down and some nod.

"Thank you all for fighting with me, for standing by my side. Hopefully, when Sam and Jake are both old and gray, they'll tell the newer and younger generation about the legendaries battles they fought against vampires. One is the biggest battle against newborns and the second being the battle against the most powerful vampire coven that ever lived. And both of them they fought and survived like champs. And hopefully, when that day comes I'll be right by your side looking this good" I said motioning to my body, they laughed.

 "But seriously, thank you all and once again I am truly sorry. So before the battle. I have to ask. Will you guys stand with me? Fight by my side? To prove mine and my family's innocence? Brothers, will you help me?" I asked them. One by one they stood up nodding their heads at me. And just like the guys, the girls did too, standing up one by one nodding their heads at me. 

"Vampires never scared us" Jake smirked.

"Yeah, they're the ones who should be scared," Embry said.

"We got this" Quil said.

"We'll show those damn vampires what we're capable of," Jared said.

"They don't know who they messed with," Seth said.

"They mess with you, they mess with us," Paul said.

"They messed with the wrong family," Leah said.

"Till the end, my sister," Sam said. 

And just like that, they were all hyped up for the upcoming battle. They were jumping up and down yelling 'we got this', 'shapeshifters are better than vampires'. I laughed at their foolishness. They continue to yell for a couple of minutes until the girls, imprintees came closer to me. The boys stood still watching their girlfriends come closer to me. Leah and Emily looked at them confused about what they were doing. Rachel took the lead, standing in the middle of the other girls. I stood there waiting for the unexpected, but I didn't feel any sort of negatively. So I stood there with my head held high. Rachel cleared her throat, she hands her hands in front of her, she was holding something that I couldn't see. They stood there not saying a word but stared at me. 

"You are the reason to why we fear for our loved one's lives. You have caused us pain beyond anything we ever experienced. Tonight might be the last time we could spend with them. tonight might be the last time we could see them. So we should be mad at you, angry at you for taking away them from us. Taking them to their deaths" Rachel said making me look down in shame. 

"But we are not angry because if it wasn't for you, we wouldn't know about them. We wouldn't experience the love they gave us, the happiness we feel when they're around, the completeness when they're in our arms. If it wasn't for you we would never have met our soulmates" Kim said making me look up in surprise.

"Amelia, you have taught us so many things. You taught us how to love unconditionally" Nataly, one of the new imprintee said.

"You taught us that not all vampires are bad" Jessica, another imprintee, said. 

"You taught us that even a girl can stand up and fight for what she believes in," another imprintee said.

"You taught us that even if we're different doesn't mean we aren't human," Jasmine said.

"That no matter what, you don't turn your back on family," Rachel said still holding something in her closed hands. 

"Last time you took them into a battle and won. You brought them home unharmed and alive," Kim said. 

"So we ask once again, please bring them home, alive and safe," Jasmine said. 

"You are apart of this family even if you're a vampire. That doesn't change the fact that you're one of us. So to prove you are here is a little gift from us. This proves you are from this tribe, proves that vampire or not you're family and it always proves our loyalty to you" Rachel said opening up her hands. The gift was a beautiful necklace. This necklace is a black choker with a light golden, handcrafted jewel bearing the Quileute's shapeshifter crest. 

"Just like the Cullen have a family crest and the boys have their tattoos we thought you should have something from both side of the family," Rachel said handing me the necklace.

"The light golden jewel signifies you as a vampire since you have golden eyes," Kim said.

"And the black ribbon signifies our union, loyalty to you. You brought us, vampires and shapeshifters, together as one" Jessica said.

"Sorry, it's doesn't look good. we made it ourselves" Jasmine said making me stare at them shocked.

"Y-you g-guys made t-this?" I asked holding the necklace.

"Yeah, Rachel made the jewel, Kim came up with the design, Jessica brought the ribbon, Angelica painted the jewel because it was white at first and I put everything together," Jasmine said 

"But us girls wanted to give you something to show you that we aren't mad or angry at you. But we are grateful and we know that you'll bring our boys home safe and alive" Kim said.

"We trust you, Amelia. How could we not? You're our sister" Rachel said. I stared at them with teary eyes, they were smiling with teary eyes. 

"Thank you," I said and bowed to them. 

I bowed to them to show them that I am grateful and that I am honored. I bowed to show them that I respect them and that I'll always remember them. I felt someone's hand on my shoulder, I looked up and saw Billy and Quil's grandfather in front of me. 

"We are honored and proud to have you apart of this family and tribe," Quil's grandfather said. I turn to look at Billy who was smiling at me.

"You're always welcome here," Billy said. 

"Thank you," I tell them. 

"Put it on and let's see how it looks," Rachel said. 

I didn't notice the boys circling around me. I signaled for Sammy to come and help me. He held the necklace, placing it in front of me, I held up my hair to make it easier for him and he locked it in place. He moves away from me and stares. 

"So how does it look?" I asked. 

"Beautiful," Sam said making me smile.

"Thank you all," I said.

"No thank you," Billy said. 

That night I left with a new purpose, the purpose to come home to them. I made a promise that I'll see them again so I'm going to make it.