Epilogue

It's October again

Leaves are coming down

One more year's come and gone

And nothing's changed at all

….Bethany Joy Lenz's Let Me Fall

Leah's POV

The Forks annual carnival was tonight, it had been a year; a year since my biggest problem was almost kissing a stranger. A year since the person I could trust most next to my dad: was Sam. A year since I knew Emily could never betray me and my future was as predictable as Sunday morning church service; but apparently a lot can change in a year.

My outlook on life had seriously changed. Edward had recovered from our encounter with Jane and Felix. I learned that they were the top assassins for the vampire mob, I mean the Volturi. They hadn't sent anyone else to visit since but the pack and the Cullens are sure they will return, possibly stronger and with more minions. I didn't want to think of the possible lost that would accrue. Whenever the future made its self known we would be ready.

Tonight was chilly, I was chilly, yes; since the crazy weather incident I had learned that I was Storm from X-men. Well, not really but apparently being the Alpha Female came some serious perks. After his recovery, Edward made it his mission to find out everything he could about the Alpha Female. Besides what we had already learned there wasn't much to find. Carlisle monitored me closely since the prophecy stated that a child would be born to me. Since first phase my body hasn't changed but from other legions of first females in other shifter tribes; I would so started to menstruate. For some it only started to kick in once their mate made themselves known. The changes to my body were slow to develop. My strength and abilities continued to confuse me every day.

I turned to head back towards the car; the weather conditions had me shaking. I know there should be a sweater in the back seat, "Here, put this on" said Edward from behind me. "You're always saving me" I said turning to him as he handed me his jacket. His eyes were brighter tonight; he was happy and so was I. In the past year, Edward had become my best friend. After the trail on my legion had run cold, he finally admitted that he knew that I was confused about my feelings for him. It was a time later that he confused that everything he has done since we'd met was for me. That he was in love with me.

Coming back to the present, I grabbed Edward's hand "Come on, Mr. Sparkly Pants, let's go for a ride." His body temperature didn't bother me as much anymore. After his confession I told him that I saw him as a friend, as my best friend. I didn't think I could open myself up to love again after Sam.

That was over six months ago and sometimes it was hard to be around him not feel guilty but not tonight. It was still just as beautiful, just as loud: the lights, the screams, the kids running around, the smell of cotton candy. I dragged Edward everywhere; I scared the pants off of him at the Hall of Mirrors. The roller coaster smelled of throw up, so instead we went to seek our futures. He said the fortune teller, had nothing on Alice, I agreed.

For a while we wondered around just looking. New rides had been added which was surprising seeing as last year it was announced that it may be the last one due to funding. I was deciding on whether to voice my assessment when Edward pulled me towards the turbo version of my Tilt-A-Whirl. It was faster and quicker than its parent; I loved it.

Checking his watch, "We have time for one more ride before the fair ends." He turns me around covering my eyes in the process. "Edward, seriously" I pull his hands away and look up: the Ferris wheel. "Come on, Leah it's where we first met" he ran towards it as I followed ago.

We went around twice, our first trip didn't end but who was I to complain. It was comforting and warm; I placed my head on Edward's shoulder. Just as we reached the halfway point of our second trip, the Ferris wheel stopped and we are stuck at the top. Surprised by this turn of events I looked up towards him. There is no way this could happen to us twice. He so planned this, I see that spark of mischief in his eyes. He doesn't answer my suspicions so I knew he did it.

The wind kicks up and my hair blows into my face. "Uh, hair" I growl as I try to move it out of the way, he helps of course. Cupping my face as the final strands are pushed behind my ear, I hear him snuff the air.

"Edward" I breathed, "what are you doing?" I was scared of his answer. We had gotten so close over the last year yet I was wary of starting anything with anyone.

"Edward, please don't. I know what the prophecy says and I know you and Alice think that it is you but" I paused.

I didn't want to hurt him. Edward's my person outside of my family; I can't lose him.

"Leah" he started, "you could never lose me. If it turns out that I'm not the one for you then I will deal with that." He moved closer in the small swaying seat.

"But I know in my silent heart that I am the one for you" I held my breath. "I love you, Leah, and no one will ever change that."

Still holding my face he moved in slowly pressing his lips to mine. The kiss was chased and innocent. Warmth rushed through my body; a wave of longing took over my mind. He began to pull away.

I don't know what came over me but I felt like I was about to phase and it surprised me. All I wanted in that moment was to be one with Edward. My wolf was craving him and I had to obey the beast inside of me.

I stared into his eyes as I reached my arms up circling his neck pulling him closer to me.

"Never do that again" I moaned as our lips met again, more passionately than the first time. My hands comb though his thick hair. Our covered chests pressed against one another.

"Never stop kissing me" I growled as the inner animal wanted total control of the situation. She was looking to claim what was hers. We parted only for a moment as Edward looked questioningly at me, "Leah, your thoughts they are so territorial. I think—I think I can hear your wolf."

We need to slow down I know what SHE wanted but I needed to take control of this situation. Finally the Ferris wheel started moving again and I breathe a sigh of relief as we exited the ride. Something was going on Edward shouldn't be able to hear my wolf, my wolf is me but it was like I wasn't there for a few minutes.

We only knew so much about the Alpha Female but what if what we knew wasn't enough. What if there was more to the legend?

"Leah, we are going to figure this out" I looked towards him as we made our way to the car.

"Together, Leah we will get through this together." If only I had his optimism.

My mind knew that something wasn't right and if the strong wind was any indication so did my Alpha self.

FIN

A/N: OMG they kissed finally. This is how I always saw it ending just as it began at the carnival. This originally started as a one-shot for 100 Pictures contest and I wanted to see if I could do a full multi-chapter fic. It was hard but I did it. I think the real reason it took so long for me to finish this is because I really didn't want it to end. Maybe there will be a sequel.

Hopefully sooner than later; no promises.

So thanks to everyone who has and who will read and review Total Eclipse of the Heart Glee style.