The Humping Chronicles Conclusion

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They've been picked off one-by-one, the entire scenario seeming to be as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. Her speed has given her an unfair advantage as well as lacking the familial responsibilities that tethered the rest of the wolves close to La Push. Sue did not seem too hard pressed about her daughter's absence, Seth also was his usual happy-go-lucky self – even more so if that was even possible. She didn't have an imprint anywhere that needed her tender loving care and Jacob acted as if his missing Beta was a non-factor.

After Seth had crossed over to 'The Dark Side' Paul followed soon after. Apparently, Leah had caught him unawares at his most relaxed moment – with Rachel. A week and a half later Rachel still couldn't look at Paul with a straight face, the mere sight of him causing her to break out into a peal of giggles that left her gasping for air and face soaked in tears. The couple had stopped to grab some ice cream, walking together, holding hands looking like the perfect little couple. When suddenly out of nowhere, the streets completely deserted as if it was a setup from the word 'go', Leah lunged out of the woods, latching on to Paul and dominating him. And then just as quick as the 'attack' began it ended and Leah bounded off into the woods, her tail spinning like a gyrocopter. Rachel said the horrified look upon Paul's face was priceless. It later turned out that Leah had somehow gotten Rachel involved in the planning and executing of the whole thing; the reason why – unknown. Rachel didn't seem to hurt that Paul wasn't speaking to her but from what Emily managed to gleam from Kim his resolve was slowly breaking.

From there Jared was next to fall having been caught outside on his way to patrol and before Sam could react to…do what he had never worked out – it was too late. Leah had already run off, again, leaving nothing but a calm and cool wake. Despite the sudden attack the horror of the situation had quickly worn off and both wolves were left with a sense of confusion and calm, they seemed serene as if somehow everything was slowly falling into place.

The last attack had left Sam with no pack as Jared and Paul had joined the cubs in hanging out at Leah's place, waiting for her great return. They all were acting as if they had each found the 'golden ticket' and she was Gene Fucking Wilder as the mysterious Willie Wonka.

Embry had fallen next and 'fallen' was using the term loosely. Out of loneliness and to escape Emily's continual questions of what Leah was doing, what was going on, what did all of this mean, can't you do something and the rest he'd gone to Jacob's to 'hide out'. Jacob and Embry had taken the sudden change in stride and were both sitting on a bucket seat in Jacob's garage doing their homework. Leah's pack patrolled every so often and with a full pack of fourteen wolves and Leah always phased it gave the others more free time.

Jacob and Embry had greeted him with nothing more then just his name and an air about them as if they had been expecting him. The conversation had started off normal and casual enough with how's it going – going, what are you doing – homework. This then led into grumbling about the paper that Mr.. Adams had assigned and Sam found himself slipping into an all too-normal and human conversation about the Second World War. Sam had always held a strong love for history, strong proponent of 'those who don't know their history are doomed to repeat it'. Embry sat frantically writing down everything that Sam had to say on the matter while Jacob sat looking dumbfounded for a moment that Sam actually knew something that didn't involve 'the Elders said'.

It was…nice, to say the least, having a stress-free moment with Jacob and Embry. Not having to worry about who was patrolling, who was up next and if the cubs were causing trouble – or worst Paul. The animosity and tension between him and Jacob was a thing of the past at the moment and they were just two guys; one in high school dealing with the every day frustrations of teachers, tests, homework, papers, the spring dance and plans for summer.

Jacob had made some comment at the expense of Mr.. Adams that involved his bulbous gut and the age old problem of his gut erasing a portion of what he had written on the board. Embry had excused himself saying that he had to get on home for dinner otherwise his mom would ground him. Sam had only been vaguely aware at the time that Embry had looked out of the garage door at the rain as if he had heard or sensed something but dismissed it because Embry hadn't seemed agitated. After packing up his books and papers Embry thanked Sam for his help and told him not to be too far off because he'd ask for his opinion on his rough draft in the next day or so. Then Sam had been surprised as Embry and Jacob shared their usual good bye that Embry then turned and gave him a firm handshake that turned into a tight hug. The hug was like a welcoming; it was warm, heartfelt and made Sam feel as if he had somehow become part of a club.

Embry then walked out a simple light hoodie thrown on, the usual clothing item used to hide the fact that the wolves never got cold but it served its purpose of keeping wet hair out of their eyes. From there Sam kind of expected the light calm and ease to walk off with Embry but it remained and became more relaxed as he and Jacob worked on his latest project, an old 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier that had seen better days with damage on every part of the car but the roof, a blow head gasket and an issue with the starter.

The two had worked on the car until Jacob was called into the house for dinner and Sam realizing the time headed back to his own home. Jacob had told him that he'd see him later and there again was the welcoming hug. With his pack gone Sam felt a much stronger bond to the remaining wolves then he had felt since the whole mess started. It frustrated a part of him that Leah had taken away his pack, pissed him off that he had no idea why she was doing or how she was accomplishing it but he couldn't deny the peace he felt more and more with each wolf she captured.

The next day he had shown up at Jacob's garage and was surprised to see just Jacob frowning at his math book. The tiny pencil being clenched in his hand aggressively and without a doubt if Jacob grew frustrated the no. 2 pencil would suffer a horrible fate. At first Sam didn't comment on Embry's absence because who was he to say whether or not Embry was absent or not? Sam was an outsider that had just received his pass into the exclusive 'Renegade' pack just yesterday.

Sam offered his help, for whatever it was worth, to Jacob on his math homework. It quickly became apparent that math was neither of their strong points. The two argued over the proper steps to solve the solution and then both cursed under their breaths when despite everything neither got the right answer.

"Lee-Lee always helped me with my math." The comment had fallen from his lips without much thought and for a second the air had thickened between them, the unspoken aggression that had sat just outside the door had slipped a toe in and seemed to be rushing back in when Jacob only rolled his eyes.

"She always helps me with mine too." Jacob stated and then the air was lighter and the tension is put back outside to sulk and bid its time. "Everyone has their strong points and that's Lee's." Jacob said balling up his paper and tossing it carelessly on the floor to begin anew on the problem. Sam could only nod his head in agreement unsure of whether or not Lee-Lee/Lee/Leah was still a touchy subject or not.

Embry had shown up not to long afterwards with a huge smile on his face. He looked as if he'd found the meatiest bone in the world and was going to start gnawing on it once he said his piece. It dropped like a bombshell out of the blue which Sam wasn't too surprised about as the old saying went, 'you never hear the one that gets ya'. It was a saying that true in war, life and love.

"I saw Leah," That seemed to be all that was needed to be said. It then became clear to the two Alphas, if they were even worthy of being called that anymore, that they had finally lost the last sheep to the fold. "She has cookies." Embry had then offered up weakly as if it was a bribe and Sam couldn't help but chuckle, thinking the next time he'd see Leah she'd be wearing her old black t-shirt with the white wording 'Welcome to the Dark Side' on the front and 'We have cookies' on the back.

"So did she…uh?" Sam questioned hesitantly, his index finger twirling around in small circles before doing a small flourish signaling his lack of words. Jacob's eyes shifted from Embry to Sam and back at Embry again a blank expression on his face as Embry lets out a short chuckle.

"Surprisingly enough – no," Embry answered, shaking his head and a small hint of bitterness in his eyes. "She said I'd enjoy it too much." Embry finished up his explanation as Jacob laughed at him.

"Wouldn't you?" The answer back is a short 'yea, yea,' before giving what has become the usual response back of where he'll be – the Clearwaters, Quil's or home. Sam doesn't question Embry further as he hands over his paper for Sam's perusal before walking out with a short wave.

"And then there were two." Jacob said with a sigh before turning his attention back to more pressing matters – his math homework.

"You know if you give into Lee-Lee she'll be able to help you with your homework." Sam teased laughing at his own comment but stopped as Jacob looked up in thought as if seriously considering the matter.

"Could but she's been avoiding me like the plague."

Sam is unsure whether or not Jacob comment meant to convey that he would willingly join Leah's pack or that at some point or other he'd actively tried to find his Beta but with no success. Leah was quick on her paws and catching her would require team effort – pack effort. Again, Sam brushed the thought aside much more content with the easy flow of the conversation and interaction he has going with Jacob.

The afternoon ends same as yesterday's did with Billy calling Jacob for dinner and the two saying good night to go their own separate ways. Walking an old worn and familiar trail Sam mulls over Jacob's parting words, 'Sam, is it me or do things just seem much smoother now'. Sam had to concede that things were smoother now and less stressful but that was where the conversation ended. Was this the whole point behind Leah's antics? That she was a much better leader then either him or Jacob? The most important question though was the one that had been nagging Sam since Collin first fell,

Why don't you just take him back?

It stood to reason that if Leah got her pack through a dominating act then why couldn't he? A part of him, the human side, wanted to argue that it was crude and vulgar but the wolf in him completely understood. It was a way of exerting dominance and deep down inside Sam knows that they all could've fought it but for some reason didn't. Truth be known, Sam really didn't want the pack back, the responsibilities, the stress, worries, fears and more lies that came with it. He'd gladly give up the role of Alpha now that it was certain that the pack wouldn't become the Cullens' lapdogs. Leah wouldn't stand for it and Jacob had stopped going to visit Bella altogether as their interaction was strictly on a professional level. The pack was in a sense reunited minus him and Jacob…but then why were they last?

Hearing a twig snap Sam looks up to see Leah standing before him. It's the first time he's seen her in months and he can't help but notice the changes in her appearance and persona. She seems taller and exudes more power and confidence then he ever could recall. Her hair is longer and he can't help but wonder if it's Jacob choice to let her grow it out or her own – but knowing the two of them it was a mutual agreement. But what really captures Sam's attention are Leah's eyes, they lack the dark, cold look of hatred, jealousy, loss and sadness. She is actually looking at him with a smile that is genuine and kind albeit a bit mischievous.

"Sam," Leah greets with a nod of her head. Sam returns it, his voice lost or at least being held up by the surprise that she's greeted him without any venom dripping from her tongue or sarcasm glossing her lips. "How are things going?"

"Good," Sam breathes out unable to fight the smile erupts across his face. His body warms up with a sense of wholeness as if he was finally complete. The two slip into a casual and informal conversation that is reminiscent of when they first started dating.

"So any word from Leah yet?" Billy asks over dinner of parmesan chicken pasta. It's a meal that Jacob knows Billy didn't manage to pull together by himself because it was far too healthy with vegetables and peppers mixed in. His only response is a deep sigh and shake of his head. "Well I'm sure she'll come back around once she's ready."

And that was the problem 'once she's ready' as it was Leah Clearwater and her timeframe was always some completely separate entity from everyone else's. Jacob won't vocally admit it within present company but he misses Leah and had tried, vainly, twice to hunt her down only to have her scent run cold at the river or the ocean. When he made her his Alpha Female the idea that she'd suddenly leave him for two months had never crossed his mind.

The two had talked about what to do with Sam's pack as the Council was starting to become more adamant in them becoming one again. Jacob told Leah that he had no interest in fighting Sam for the position in the middle of a yawn before nuzzling his nose into Leah's hair, wrapping his arm tightly around her waist and ending the discussion with a kiss over the bite mark on her left.

They'd managed to keep their progression in the relationship a secret but Seth and Quil made it plainly clear that they knew what had happened between him and Leah. Seth had been surprisingly cool with the change and had passed on making any threatening remarks towards his Alpha about hurting his sister – maybe it was because Jacob was hurting over Leah's absence. So needless to say the more wolves Leah gathered the more knew about their 'secret' but he wasn't complaining. It was great that people knew he and Leah were an item on some sort of romantic level - but currently, it sucked!

Having said good night to Billy, Jacob pads to his room, his head hung low and thoughts of Leah, his math test, parts for the Cavalier and Leah again swirling in his mind. The stress level is much much lower then it has been since he first phased. The issues that he had concocted in his head for why he didn't want to be Alpha seem childish and ridiculous now - now that he's older, now that he actually gave it a try. Everything had been based upon Sam's experiences and Sam had it so much harder because it was never his job. Running a pack was no different then being captain of the baseball team; everyone had their strengths and weaknesses. You played up one's strength and helped them build on their weakness. It was a group effort - a pack, where everyone knew their roles and the expectations.

As his hand touches the doorknob Jacob's eyebrows raises as a smile breaks out across his face. He catches a whiff of Leah's scent just underneath the door that envelopes him in a warmth of passion and lust. Steeling his face he opens his door more than prepared to be disappointed finding Leah already gone but his heart races as he finds Leah lying down on his bed. Judging by her breathing she's sleeping and shedding off his jeans he climbs right into bed with her. He ignores his wolf growling in disgust over the shorts and t-shirt that Leah is wearing more than happy that she's finally back. Wrapping his arms around her waist he pulls her back to his chest and shushes as she mumbles lightly in her sleep.

"Hey, Almighty Alpha," Leah breathes out softly, her body stuck in between sleep and consciousness.

"Welcome back, Almighty Alpha Female," Jacob whispers back lightly brushing the skin of Leah's neck with his lips. He smiles against her skin seeing her lips curl in a reluctant smile. "I take it that you got Sam to join?" Jacob asks slowly working on relieving Leah of her clothes.

"Yea, he was pretty easy actually. All I had to do was ask." She explains shifting her hips to help Jacob. "Turns out he was more than ready to give up being Alpha. He was just worried that you'd fall back into blind, foolish love with Bella Cullen." He rolls his eyes and smirks as Leah snuggles into his chest.

"So I guess we're just one big whole pack now, huh?" Jacob asks wrapping the sheet around them both.

"One big happy and dysfunctional pack." Leah mutters as her own arms wrap around Jacob.

"You know you're crazy, right?" Jacob asks after a couple minutes of comfortable silence. Leah only makes a low humming noise that sounds like a question. "I never would've thought of getting everyone by dry humping them." Jacob says before bursting out into laughter.

"Well...you guys were always saying to 'embrace' my wolf. So I embraced her and then everyone else afterwards." Leah giggles tighten her hug on Jacob.

"Tomorrow expect an 'embrace' of your own." Jacob adds as Leah lets out another yawn.

As the couple drifts off to sleep Jacob can't help but ponder over the idea of Leah finding a non-confrontational approach to uniting the pack. Needless to say it was very unorthodox but it got the job done and Billy did tell him 'you'll just have to find a way that works for you'. And in the end it worked and that was all that mattered.

A/N: Alright so FINALLY here goes the conclusion to the Humping Chronicles. Imagine my surprise as I was going through cleaning out my mailbox and found this. I could only cheer and then groan because I finished it back in September. FYI: Life sucks when it gets busy. Which is why I'm looking forward to Saturday, Cinco de Mayo, because I will be cooking some slow cooked pulled pork with cilantro lime rice and...AND the highlight margaritas! My brother likes to think that he's the Mixed Master but I'm going to show him what his little sister can do. Now...if only I can talk my sister into giving me her mixer. Sure she hasn't used it and it was a wedding gift but why just let it sit there, right?

Oh and some sound word of advice as I was reminded that I need new tires and my nephew is graduating from high school. Being an adult sucks! I hate it! Don't get me wrong because I am fighting it! But I don't think I can. *breaks down into tears* I wish I could click my heels three times and be a kid again. *clicks heels* There's no place like childhood! There's no place like childhood. ...It didn't work. Le sigh. Well let me get to work before I'm late. Enjoy your week!