Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight unfortunately, though I would be willing to buy Leah and Jacob with my nonexistent funds.

AN: As a long standing Blackwater fan, I've decided to finally make my first attempt at a story since Breaking Dawn made me cry. Just so everyone is aware this story is going to be VERY AU, and I'm sorry if you guys love Bella, but she dies in the prologue, sorry. I do like Bella very much, but her death is necessary for my plot. So with no further ado, I hope you guys enjoy this. It is going to be one wild ride, I promise.

Finding Peace

Prologue

Two Years Ago (Jacob's POV)

I can't take it anymore! I thought bitterly as I ran swiftly through the forest as a wolf. The hot tears I felt trickling down my furred face were dried almost as quickly as they fell. I wondered if there is a limit to how much pain a person can take before they die from the pure misery of it. If so then I'm certainly in trouble of succumbing to the dark thoughts and sadness that overwhelms me.

She is gone, and will never come back. Bella the girl I've loved since I first met her is dead, dying in the most tragic way possible. And it was all HIS fault! I growled softly as I thought of the leech who killed my love. Sure Edward Cullen said he loved her, but he was the one who killed her. If she hadn't gotten pregnant with his devil child then Bella would still be alive. But she was no more, and the only piece of her still alive is in her infant daughter Renesmee.

I ran from the stinking bloodsucker's mansion as soon as I knew that Bella was dead. Her heart stopped beating before her vamp husband had the chance to save her life with his nasty venom. I couldn't even bear to look at their spawn because I knew I would want to kill it if I did. So I left and phased to my wolf form as soon as possible. Bearing the pain as a human is bad enough, as a werewolf I can distract myself other ways.

Jake! Man I'm sorry! I heard the voice of my friend Embry Call say in my mind. I've always hated that my pack can hear each other's thoughts as wolves and this time was no exception. I don't want to talk to anyone including one of my best friends.

I don't need your pity Embry. I muttered. Go away!

Don't leave. I heard my other best friend Quil Ateara think. The thought was echoed by Seth Clearwater.

But before I had a chance to think up my annoyed reply, Leah Clearwater spoke up.

Just ease off him guys, and go chase your tails or something.

Make me. Quil muttered angrily in reply.

Says the child who's dating a child. Leah quipped knowing she would easily anger Quil by reminding him that he imprinted on a two year old.

I didn't—Quil protested, but I'd had enough. Cool it guys and phase out. I need some time to think.

Nobody phased, and I got annoyed. Phase out or I'll make you!

Normally I didn't like to threaten with my Alpha command, but they'd pushed me to it. I needed some time alone, and I needed to deal with my ensuing grief. Finally I felt three phase. That only left…Leah! Go away!

Just let me say something and I'll be more than happy to leave you be. She declared in annoyance.

What?!?

Thank you. She said simply.

For what?

Freeing me from Sam.

Who are you and what have you done with the real Leah? I asked because the thought of the ever bitter Leah thanking me was just too weird.

I'm not always a bitch. You guys just push me to it.

Whatever Leah, say what you need to say and go!

Just this…Don't let your loss rule your life. Don't let one tragic event form who you are as a person. Life is too short and it's totally not worth it. Take it from the expert. I hope you find your peace Jacob.

And then she was gone. I wanted to curse at her, to rage declare that she had no idea what I'm going through, but at the same time I realized on another level that she was entirely right. Still I had no intention of listening to her because it was to torturous to deal with my grief in any other way. I howled then as I continued to run and I let the wolf in me take over. Only he could numb the pain.

AN: I hope you guys liked this little story of mine thus far and I would be grateful for a review of any kind. Thank you!