My Light- Embry Call's Story (fanfic)

How it began

Emily belonged to the Cullen family, although in all regards she was hardly known by that family name. Her known last name isn't truly important, but what is important are the friendships she developed in Forks, WA.

As it happens, her friend group circled the same as Jacob Black because he was her "cousin" or "adopted sister of the summer" as they were fond of calling it. The Cullen family knew of the wolves and legends by meeting the Quileute tribe decades before, but their personal relationship with Billy Black stemmed when Carlisle came to him for Billy's help. Emily was five and they knew she was old enough to be around other kids who weren't vampires without telling the secrets of their kind. They couldn't trust many humans, if any, and knew that Emily's choice of mortality would be her own after becoming an adult. They wanted to protect her long enough to make that decision, and also show her what her life can be like without vampires. They preferred to show her that away from the chance of wolves, but beggars can't be choosers.

Billy had a boy Emily's age, along with two older girls to help mother her when Esme wasn't around. As for the school days, Emily was homeschooled and traveled with the vampires. She loved the adventures, but truly looked forward to summers on the rez. Often she begged to stay, however she knew it was senseless. Emmett adored her too much to not have his turn. Rosalie dragged him on their summer long anniversary trip to a new place every year. She hopes to go to every place on the planet one day. Is it bad he hoped they would not live that long or at least she would get tired of the idea after another random island without WiFi for his video games during the daylight or the African desert at midnight again? In truth he loved her to the ends of the Earth, literally, and it showed Emily what she should set the bar for in a man. If she didn't, he would. Which is why he hasn't personally spoke to Embry.

Thankfully the agreement was that the vampires would not move back unless wolves phased or Emily lived here permanently after high school, as well as not being able to contact any of the tribe to hide their identity and protect the humans.

Overall, the family loved her, yet only Carlisle and Esme were allowed to truly parent her since it would be easier to move back to Forks as siblings for the rest. Not to mention, they treated her as their little sister. She was the princess, but not stuck up. Quite cheeky and often can be manipulative only in good humor against her brothers- blame Rosalie. Fashionable but preferred T-shirts and vans- Alice loved and hated this, but the shopping sprees Emily willingly agreed to made up for that.  Those girls loved to shop! Alice and Jasper always lent a shoulder to cry on and she seemed able to talk to them more than anyone, maybe the calming methods the blonde vampire often used on her? As for Jasper- it's strange or fate that he didn't seem to mind being around her since she was a baby, and her blood didn't seem to burn his throat like all the other humans. Edward taught her piano, in turn she taught herself guitar and drums. He loved watching her grow as a person, even loved watching her obsession with music bloom over the years. When all else failed between them, they often disagreed especially once Bella was in the picture, they had music. It often cured their disagreements. As most would wonder with Edward, he tried to respect her mental privacy. Eventually he noticed she learned to flip a switch between when he could and couldn't read her mind. Same for Alice and Jasper, although she preferred Jasper calming the anxiety and depression she felt since a young kid. On the rez though it seemed to disappear. As for Emmett, let's just say he got in as much trouble as Emily if not more. He was her best friend, but couldn't compare to Embry. Simply because she could complain to Embry about them all because he knew nothing of them. Yet.

Her mom and dad weren't perfect, they didn't spoil her either, but honestly as much trouble she got into with Emmett, she had just as much fun and love with her parents. They were cool parents in the scheme of things, but they still kept her restricted in her life. She was never alone and part of that was the fact that her family were vampires and had many friends that would visit unannounced. She didn't get to do many things considered dangerous even with so many vampires protecting her. She did however travel the world because it was more of an education than formal school. Emily received homeschooling from mostly her siblings and their own interest. Not to mention the history and critical thinking she learned from the tales of their lives. To be considered a high school graduate, she was required by her parents to pass a test from the top high school in the USA. In other words - she was smart but she didn't necessarily have a choice with everything she experienced. She wouldn't have retained any of it if she hadn't been a visual learner. Thank goodness her siblings did a great job at trying to make her well rounded through education, including math and science. Emily hated that part preferring reading or history. Story telling in all forms was her specialty. Her life was above what most people dream of from the outside. She had wants and wishes still, most involving Embry, overall Emily was happy.

As for her real family- she didn't know who they were or why she was with the Cullens. She didn't particularly care either because if she somehow ended up with vampires, she definitely knew that her parents and their death would cause more heartache than closure.

As for the reservation, Emily was one of their own and Billy Black made sure of that when he agreed. He knew Emily was special from the first meeting. Unlike most she didn't exactly say hello. More like threw you into a hug as much as a five year old could. She could make you feel at home instantly and if she wasn't smiling or talking, something was wrong. She made friends quickly, but only kept a few close. Although he wouldn't have asked for reimbursement for her stay, the Cullens provided more than enough to his family and many other community resources in return for his kindness. But kindness was not the only reason, it was also in return for the promise of protection for Emily.

Ultimately this is the story of Emily and Embry. They fall in love, grow up together, and soon fall apart. They come back in the end but that vision isn't as rosy as they had planned as children. In truth, Emily will come to see that through the darkness comes Embry- the light.