Chapter 36 – Finding Peace

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Author Note – The only characters are the ones I made up. Of course, if I could borrow Derek Hale -Tyler Hoechilin- I would be even more happy but I don't think he would like that much. Or may be he will! Oh well my dreams will have to stay a dream, for now, onto the next chapter. If I mess things up, tell me.

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Human Sides' thoughts

Animal Sides' thoughts

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(Derek's Pov – A Year Later – 1:00 PM)

It has been a year since Bella killed Kate for me. I didn't know what to feel at first when I saw her that day in the clearing but as soon as she roared out in anger, I could feel her protectiveness coming from her. It pained me to watch as she fought Kate while Scott and I had to fight the Beserkers but she held her own. Now Charlie, Chris, Thomas, Melissa, Steven and myself, along with my two girls, were sitting in the auditorium while Bella and the pack graduate from high school. Alice, Jasper, Devin, Emmett and Rosalie all headed down south to visit with Peter and Charlotte. They told us they would be back for everyone's graduation but they had yet to show and I could feel how it pained my mate. Bella hid it very well but both Scott and I knew that she missed what was left of the Cullen's, or Whitlock as they are now known.

Jake and Cora headed back to Forks that way Jake could finish his schooling. Seth and Bree went but the tribal council had to speak before they would allow a human feeder on the reservation. It worked since Jake was Alpha male there but Beta to me and my mates. Leah, on the other hand, stayed behind and transfer her schooling to Beacon Hills. She moved in with Stiles and Thomas finally getting some female touches in the house. I couldn't remember what happened to Stiles mother but I knew she had some kind of brain illness. Charlie was also doing rather well here. He was spending more and more time with Thomas at the station, going over old files and finding out which ones were supernatural related and which ones weren't.

I had to admit I was having a wonderful time with a big pack again. Even without Peter or Cora around. Ethan, Issac and Kira became a threesome just like Bella, myself and Scott. Everyone found it odd when Kira would hang onto Issac as Ethan would hold Issac's hand and Kira's. Everyone in the town knows that Ethan was gay but what they didn't know was that he wasn't gay but bi. Bella also still kept in touch with those in Volterra because she wanted to stay in touch with Esme. It wasn't a month after Carlisle was imprisoned in Volterra that he was killed for trying to harm Esme. Aro had called and filled us in on what had happened. Carlisle seemed to be able to escape from the dungeons and find Esme who was lying on her and Marcus' bed.

Just as he started to rip her apart, Marcus arrived with Aro only for Marcus to rip Carlisle limb from limb. Aro called for the other two wives to help Esme while him and the brothers took care of the traitor. Caius had brought the flame starter and helped his brother destroy the traitor as Aro stood back with a sad smile on his face as he watched his oldest fledgling be destroyed in front of him. Ever since that day, Esme has called at least once a day sometimes more. I still had flash backs to the day at the Nemeton where Bella killed Kate but it wasn't as if I was mourning Kate because I wasn't. I was fearful when I watched one of the Beserkers drag Bella towards Kate as the other held Scott and myself. I felt weak in that moment and was extremely thankful to Emmett and Jasper for coming when they did.

Even Alda and Abigale were doing wonderful. They looked around the age of two but they were one a year old. Deaton told us that it was mostly due to the fact that there mother had vampire in her and passed it down to Alda and Abigale. We found out later that Alda takes mostly after the vampire side while Abigale took after their werewolf side. We were also finally able to break Alda from biting certain people. Bella was still rather reserved on testing if Alda or Abi were poisonous because it would mean either biting Deaton, Stiles or one of the humans in the group. They have bite many werewolves and vampires, even a fox, but it seemed that if they did have some kind of venom it wasn't effective against those of us that had some kind of supernatural power.

Deucalion has been MIA since the day Charlie and myself told him to leave. Bella was upset with us for a little while until I told her just how Deucalion came to be an Alpha. News came back later that he tried to storm Volterra and kill Caius once again only to be dragged into the dungeons and left there. Bella called Volterra and asked about what we heard and Aro confirmed that Deucalion tried to assassinate Caius. Bella was highly pissed for that but decided to let the Vampire kings deal with him. Scott and I held Bella as she cried over the fact Deucalion still held a grudge against the vampires thus the reason he decided to stay away. She was able to speak to him over the phone when Aro, Marcus or Caius allow it. It was about 6 months after Deucalion attacked Volterra that we received a call from Esme telling us that Deucalion became part of the guard.

I had to admit it was rather shocking but not as shocking as the fact Charlie asked me for the bite. He sat Bella, Scott and I down and explained that he wanted to be able to protect his grand kids as well as his daughter. Bella was in tears by the end and said she didn't have a problem. I told Charlie just as I told the others I turned that it could kill them. Charlie just shook his head and told us that he felt like this was something he needed to do. It was a grueling 24 hours but Charlie was able to make it through the transformation. He now stayed with us at the house to keep an eye on things. Although he does like to still go hunting, he just doesn't need a gun any longer. Charlie's first full moon was a lot of work but Jasper and Peter showed up and helped out. They then took off back to Texas where they had left their mates.

When the principle tapped the mic, everyone in the auditorium quietened down.

"I would like to say congratulations to those in the Class of 2014." Alda and Abi clapped causing a couple of people to chuckle. "It has been one heck of a year but I am proud to give out these diplomas to those who have deserved it. I know this year has been hard but I'm proud to have been able to be there for each and every single one of you."

I saw Scott snort as the class clapped. It was then Lydia's turn to take the podium because she had been the class president. Aiden was rather proud of her but I knew that Lydia was more proud of herself. She had freaked out when she found out she was a banshee but that detour her from living her life. Even now I had to admit, I would have had a good beta if Lydia had taken the bite. Lydia's speech wasn't that long because I told her to keep it short. Even though Lydia and Stiles weren't a werewolf they were still part of Scott, Bella and my pack. Leah was sitting up by Stiles since she decided to go back to school. She had been a senor when she phased but with the help of everyone around, Leah was able to control her transformation. It was a simple thing to keep her anger under control.

"...and now I would like everyone to give a round of applause to Coach Finstock." Lydia smiled brightly as everyone clapped and the coach walked up to the podium.

"Alright Ms. Martin, you can move back to your seat now." Finstock was rather cocky but he was a good Lacrosse coach. "Now," He slammed his hands down on either side of the podium causing almost everyone in the auditorium to jump. "When I call the names of the bra-students, I would like them to come forward and take their diploma then go back to your seat." He eyed Scott, Bella and the twins. "Ok, Ashley Abbot."

I watched as the students were called by alphabet. It was rather funny to watch because he kept the packs diplomas for the end. I watched as Bella bared her teeth slightly, eyes flashing. Everyone knew that the coach had it out for anyone who hung around Stiles and Scott but it was funny to watch.

"Um..." Coach stopped as he got to a name he couldn't pronounce. "Stilinski get your ass over here and get your diploma." He growled as Stiles smirked walking over and grabbing the paper that said he graduated.

He made some kind of odd gesture which caused Finstock to run towards him only for Stiles to head back to his seat. The coach shook his head as he read the next name.

"Isabella Swan." I watched as Bella growled under her breathe as she walked towards the coach.

"My name's Bella," She told him. "Dumbass." Bella added that under her breathe as she took her diploma.

The coach waved her off as he called the next person. It didn't take long before the ceremony was over and the pack gathered together outside in the nice air. It was already dark outside thus Alda and Abi were out like a light. We found out when they turned six months that they fell to sleep as soon as the sun went down but was up as soon as the sun came up. that's when we learned to take turns being up with the girls while the other two sleep. It seems to be working out so far. Most of the other Seniors were going to a bowling alley for Grad Night but the pack had decided that we were going to make our own Grad night. Once everyone was in agreement that we would meet back at the house, they all headed home to change.

(3rd Person Pov – Hale/McCall House – 5:30 PM)

While Abi and Alda were sleeping up stairs, the pack along with some unexpected guest gathered outside on the porch and front yard. Bella was speaking with Lydia and Aiden as Scott spoke with Ethan and Issac. Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, Emmett, Devin, Peter and Charlotte also showed up to congratulate those who graduated from high school. Charlie was speaking with Chris and Aro. The vampire kings, along with Esme and Deucalion had also arrived to congratulate Bella on her success. Everything was going good when those with super hearing heard a truck coming up the dirt drive way. Bella frowned as she turned to her mates.

~Are either of you expecting company?~ She thought through their link.

Derek and Scott shook their head as everyone stared at the driveway. ~No. But I can smell a werewolf.~ Derek thought with a frown. "I think we have company."

"Who is it?" Scott asked looking around at the big group. "Does anyone... Peter? What do you know?" His eyes narrowed at the vampire who was standing behind his mate.

Peter smirked glancing towards Derek, Scott, Bella and Charlie. "I ain't sayin' nothin'."

"Peter." Bella growled as a bright red truck pulled up besides Derek's Camero.

"Yo Bells!" A voice came from the back of the truck, as Jacob Black jumped out of the bed. "Dad wanted to come see ya. Sue came too to see Leah." Sue and Cora got out of the truck.

Derek stared at his sister but froze when he saw a bump underneath the shirt she was wearing. Sniffing the air, his suspicions were confirmed. His sister was pregnant. His chest swelled with happiness that not only was his daughters going to be the new line of the Hale blood but it was being passed on by Cora. Derek didn't stop until he had Cora in his arms. Cora stiffened because she knew her brother could see she was pregnant but didn't know how he would take it. She was just shy of being 6 months. When Derek pulled back he had a sappy grin spread across his face causing Cora to release the breathe she didn't know she was holding.

"You're not upset?" She whispered looking into her brothers eyes. "I know I'm younger then mom but..."

Derek shook his head as he kept smiling brightly. "Why would I be upset, Cora?" His eyes softened as he kissed her forehead. "Our line is still going to be around. I feared that after the fire we would lose what we were born with."

"Oh my god!" Bella squealed as she grabbed Cora out of Derek's arms. "I'm so happy for you!" She pulled back, placing a hand on her stomach. "Do you know what it is yet?" Her eyes darted towards Cora's.

"Sure do." Jake said after he got Billy out of the Truck.

Sue smiled as she walked over to Bella. "She's having a boy." She pulled Bella into her arms. "I'm so glad your safe. I was so scared when Sam came back and told us that a werewolf had you." She pulled back, brushing a stray hair out of Bella's face. "Now where is my daughter?"

"She's inside." Scott said as he stood beside Derek. "Her and Stiles decided to call it an early night." He smirked as Charlie lead Sue into the house.

Jacob frowned as he held Cora in his arms. "Why are you so smug?"

"Leah's pregnant." Bella whispered causing Jacob's eyes to widen.

Cora frowned as she looked around. "What's so surprising?" She didn't understand why her mate was shocked. "Females get pregnant all the time."

"Female shifters stop having a period once they start to phase." Jake told her as he looked to Bella. "Has she stopped phasing?"

Bella shook her head as Derek walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "No, she hasn't stopped phasing but she can control herself a lot better now." She smiled as she remembered Leah fighting with Scott and Derek trying to stay calm. "She had a hard time learning control but she was determined. Once she gained control over the wolf, she was able to stop phasing for a week which caused her period to come back."

"That's great news." Billy spoke up as Charlie wheeled him closer, letting Jacob get a whiff of Charlie's scent.

"Um..." Jacob looked between Bella, Scott and Derek. "Is Charlie... Did someone..." He didn't know how to word it without hurting someone's feelings.

Charlie laughed as he looked down at Billy. "I'm a werewolf." Scott snickered with Bella as Derek smirked. "I had Derek bite me to turn me that way I could help protect my grand kids."

"Are you ok?" Billy asked looking up at his friend. "I mean nothing bad happened right?"

"None." Charlie smirked as he raised a brow at his friend. "In fact I haven't felt this good in years."

Both older men cracked up laughing but Derek, Scott and Bella noticed that Charlie was looking at Billy with sympathy. Scott looked at his other two mates and raised his brow, cocking it towards Billy, who was to wrapped up in speaking with Charlie to see anything going on above him. Derek shrugged as he looked to Bella who was thinking rather hard. Her thoughts were hidden from them thus they had no clue as to what she was thinking. When Scott poked her in the side, Bella stiffened her eyes darted around then to her mates.

~Are you ok?~ Derek and Scott asked at the same time. ~You looked a million miles away.~ Scott said as Derek nodded in agreement.

Bella bit her lip. ~Could the bite fix his back?~ She asked not really knowing the answer. ~Billy has been like this for a long time. I cant remember a time I didn't see Billy in his wheelchair.~

~It can.~ Derek spoke up this time because even Scott didn't know. ~But it could also kill him.~

Bella sighed as she looked at Jake and Cora, who were staring at them as if they knew what they were talking about. Jake's eyes darted to Billy's wheelchair then to his father's face then his legs. Everyone knew how hard it was for Jake to see his father like he was but it was a miracle that Billy made it at all. Sue was off talking with Melissa and Leah thus she didn't know what was going on. Straightening her back, Bella walked over to Billy and knelt down in front of him. Billy and Charlie stopped talking as she moved over in front of the man she thought as a second father. She took his hands in his, only now realizing just how old Charlie and Billy were.

"What if you could walk again?" Her voice was no more then a whisper, but Billy could hear her. "What if you could do everything you've dreamed but never got to do? Would you take the chance even if it meant you would die?"

Charlie frowned not realizing what Bella was talking about. "Bells, what are you saying?"

"I would like to know as well." Billy asked as he looked to his son. "Jake do you know what she's talking about?"

"Yeah I do." Jake nodded holding Cora close to him. "Derek or Scott would give you a werewolf bite. It would heal your back and anything else that is wrong. You would be stronger and be able to do anything you would want." He locked eyes with his dad. "I think you should do this. There are only a few that don't make it through the bite of a werewolf."

Charlie's eyes widen as he cut them towards the Three Volturi Kings. "Are you sure that's allowed, Bells?"

"As long as he is able to control himself, we will have no problems with him." Aro said with a smile. "It would also make us look better since we almost killed the werewolf species off little under a Millennium ago." Marcus and Caius nodded in agreement.

Billy looked at his son. "What do you think, son?" He wheeled himself over in front of Jake and Cora. "Could you help an old man take control of his inner wolf?"

"Sure dad." Jake smiled as he nodded.

"I have some knowledge of werewolves." Cora spoke softly smiling at her father in law. "So you'll be in good company. I had a slight temper problem when I was old enough to transform." A light blush spread across her cheeks.

Billy nodded turning to Bella. "Its decided then." He looked at Scott and Derek. "Which one is going to bite me?"

"I will." Derek said his eyes flashing. "It will hurt by the way."

Sue walked forward. "Are you sure about this Billy?" She looked rather worried. "The council may not allow you to come back."

"I am the Leader of the Tribe." Billy stated with authority. "If I wish to return to my home then I will, damn the others." His eyes darkened slightly. "None of them know how it feels to have your son help you get around and even bathe you. If this means I can do things for myself then I will go through a little pain."

Sue opened her mouth to say something but Charlie cleared his throat. "He'll be fine Sue." His eyes flashing a gold color. "If I can make it, then that old fart can make it through the bite. To me it felt like I had a high fever before it broke."

"Alright." Sue nodded as she looked to Charlie. "I'll trust you Charlie." Her voice was so broken. "It hasn't been easy since Harry passed away." A single tear fell down her cheek.

Charlie sniffed the air, his eyes slightly widening before returning to normal. Derek, Scott and Bella all caught it along with almost everyone besides Sue. As Charlie took Sue into the house, Bella smiled wider because she had know how much Charlie liked Sue even before Harry passed away. She couldn't help but wonder if they were mates. Mentally shaking herself, Bella turned her eyes to Billy.

"Lets go into the house." She told the others. "It would be more comfortable for you to lay down before one of my mates bite you." Bella took a hold of Billy's wheel chair. "Although you wont be needing this for long." She smirked as she wheeled the old Indian up the steps and into the house.

Derek and Scott followed behind her as the vampires along with some of the others decided to stay outside. They knew how volatile new werewolves were thus they decided to stay a good distance away. With Cora and Leah pregnant, there weren't that many who could stop Billy without hurting him, in some way or another. Melissa went into the house with Jake and the others because if something did go wrong, she wanted to be there in case there was something she could do to make sure he survived. Steven decided to stay outside as he spoke with Chris. Cora and Leah went inside with the others to make sure Billy made it while the others went on faith. Caius could just tell as the Indian passed him that he would make it.

He had a strong sense about him thus made him believe, some were born to be apart of the supernatural world.

(Bella's Pov – Hale/McCall Residence, 6 Mths Later – 2:00 PM)

It has been 6 months since Derek bit Billy and he had been living with us since then to work on his anger control. He was out in the front yard at this time sparing with Scott and Derek. Charlie had to go into work earlier which left Sue here with me, Leah and Cora. Almost everyone of the members of the pack went off to collage after high school but kept in touch. The only ones that did stay were Stiles, Ethan, Issac and Kira. Noshiko had been able to survive the Oni poisoning but she passed away a few months after Kira and the rest of us graduated. We all knew that she was tired as well as rather old but that didn't mean it hurt any less. Alice told me that she was able to enroll Devin into home schooling. I was happy for her because it seemed that Devin was doing wonderful as Alice and Jasper for his parents. Seth also moved down to be closer to his sister and mother.

Charlie and Sue mated about two months after our graduation. I couldn't be happier that Sue was my mother in law because she was good for Charlie. Renee called a couple days after my graduation but decided to stay in Florida with Phil. She told me she was sorry she couldn't make it but would like to come see the girls. Charlie let me decided and I agreed, although rather reluctantly. I had a terrible feeling that Renee would start some shit and I was right. It was about two days after she arrived that she realized I was with two men. First she layed in to charlie for allowing such a thing then turned on me. That was when Derek and Scott got involved. I allowed her to yell at me and Charlie but when she layed into my mates, I told her in no uncertain terms that if she didn't approve of how I lived my life then she could take her fake ass self and go back to Florida.

Renee stayed the rest of her time in her room along with Phil and the next day they left. I received a call once in a while and I send her pictures of the girls but that is the extent of our mother daughter relationship. Charlie asked me if I was ok with that because I had lived with Renee for most of my life. I then told him about how I raised myself when I was with Renee because she acted as if she was a single woman with no child. Charlie was upset about that and ended up calling Renee to tell her off. Sue was near by and grabbed the phone, hanging up, before Charlie said something I knew he would regret later. Ethan, Issac and Kira also decided to do what Scott, Derek and I did. Deaton was happy to be the one who married them but told them it wouldn't be legal. Of course, just like Scott, Derek and I said, Ethan, Issac and Kira said the same thing.

As long as they had rings on their fingers they were married to each other. It didn't matter what the other people in the world thought just what their pack thought. Looking back now, I couldn't help but wonder if I was born to be apart of the supernatural world. Being from both vampire and werewolf lines, it seemed that fate decided to make sure there was peace between the two species the only way it knew how. Join the two lines which equaled my birth. As Carlisle asked me more then once, was I born to be a vampire/werewolf? Whatever the answer, I know I'm right where I want to be. Just seeing my two lovely mates standing side by side, for me, made me feel as though I was a queen and they both treated me as such. Just look at what they did for me. Repair a burned down house and give me two wonderful girls along with another on the way. There was nothing that could make my life any better.

Finally peace. My animal side purred as she stretched.

"Yeah," I chuckled lightly raising up and walking off the porch towards my mates and Godfather, Billy. "Our live is perfect and peaceful."

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Author Note – THIS IS THE LAST CHAPTER! Also there will be no sequel because of the fact Kate and Peter were killed in this story thus the Death Pool is not going to be activated. Not only that, I have other stories that I know you would like me to finish or start. Winks...I was thinking of another Teen Wolf but this would be a solo fanfic, which means its not a crossover. The pairing would be Derek/OFC, Of course. LOL! Now I hope you have enjoyed Blood Moon as well as my new image for the story. I think it fits. Til the next story appears, keep reading and reviewing...

~*Dragon*~