Almost Extinct

The Big Decision

Elise POV:
After a while I saw my father in the distance. I looked at jack and grabbed his hand. He smiles at me while trying to reassure me. I look back and he was almost here. When he got to us I looked at him. I transformed to talk to him better. He smiles and nods a little. "Hello Elise it's very good to see you at last." I smile a bit. "Yea but I have something to ask you. Why is it that you go alone and not join a pack?" I sit down. "Well I have tried being in a pack, but I just couldn't get along with everyone. Not everyone treated me the same as the others. Some would get angry with me and get tired of me. I decided to go on my own and it worked out a lot better." I look over at jack and he shrugs. "So when did you meet mom and why didn't she join you?" He smiles. "I met her when I protected a pack from getting attacked. We fell in love immediately and she originally left with me. Then she was pregnant with you and she thought a pack would be better. She said it would protect you more and keep you safe. It would also be easier on her instead of moving constantly. Then when she had you she told me and I saw you one time. I had to leave but the next time I came back everyone was gone. I saw pups hiding and so I had another pack take them. I couldn't find you so I went out searching. After I saw you grown up and working I didn't want to ruin that. I wanted you to live how you wanted. I did love your mother I never wanted her to get hurt." A tear rolls down my face. "Elise there is so much more you can do. You have powers that not all other wolves do. You can create a mist around you. That and many other things that you have yet to learn. I can teach them to you, but you would have to be on your own. I know your mother wants you to join a pack, but is that what you really want?" I look over at Jack and he smiles at me. "Well I haven't really wanted to but I'm not sure anymore. I want to make mom happy but I also want to do what I want. I don't want to leave jack either." I transform back and jack looks at me. "Elise if you chose to go on your own I would leave with you. I don't need a pack as long as I have you. There is no where in the world I would rather be." I look at my father. He smile and for the first time transforms into a human. "Elise I am so proud of you for finally finding a mate. I know your other one had been killed, but I'm glad you found one." He looks at jack. "I know you are a great boy and I trust you. I have watched your pack tons of times to know how you are. You try to make everyone happy and you care for them. I saw how you were there for Elise when she arrived. I know that you fell in love with her very early on. I believe it was when you guys were on your way home from the first day of school." I blush and look at jack. "Is that true?" He smiles at me and grabs my hand. "Yea I did but I wanted you to find out on your own. I didn't want to force feelings onto you." I smile and hug him. I look back as my father and smile a bit. He looks at me and puts a hand on my shoulder. "Elise you must choose if you want to stay or leave. I can show you things if you choose to leave. If you choose to stay then that's fine as well." I look over at jack and he smiles. "It's up to you Elise I will follow you either way." I smile. "Dad I'm going to have to think about it. I will meet you here later with my answer." He nods and transforms. He looks at me and leaves as me and jack head back. I held his hand as we walked back. "Jack I don't know what to do. How can I choose between my mothers pack and my fathers way?" He stops and turns to look at me. "Elise ever since you came here you said you didn't want a pack. Then in the fight you called us your pack. You have mixed feelings but it's up to you. As long as I have you I'm fine. Your mother would be happy with either decision you make." I smile and give him a quick kiss as we walk into the house. Axel meets us at the door and I look at him. "Axel I need to have a meeting in the living room. Not now but I'm about an hour I will need to talk to everyone." He smiles at me. "Alright I understand, but I have something you should have. It's the last video your mother had left." I stand there shocked. I follow him to his study with jack following behind me. I grab his hand as I hear her voice. I walk in and I see the video starting to play. "Elise my beautiful darling wolf. You are so much more than you know. Soon I hope you will find out how special and amazing you are. I hope you find someone who sees you as special before they even know what you are. I know you are capable of amazing things. I know you are more like your father. You like to explore and do what you want to do. Packs have rules and things to follow. You like your father like to make your own rules. You like to follow what you want to do. I would have liked for you to be in a pack. That's why I asked Axel to take you under his protection. I wanted to see if you would be willing to try. I know you probably are very against it cause of what happened, but don't worry. We will see each other again one day. Now my dear love how you want and just stay happy." He turns the video off and looks at me. "I know you met with your father. Now I will give you time to decide." I nod and he leaves the room. I look at Jack. "I haven't heard her voice in years." I start to cry and he hugs me. "It's ok just remember I'm with you no matter what you choose." I compose myself and I made a decision. "I'm ready let's go tell them." We walk out and I see everyone in the living room. "I have something I would like to tell you all. I have met with my dad and we talked about me staying or leaving. He said it was my decision and he supported me on either one. I haven't really found myself since what happened. I don't really know who I am just yet. You guys have helped a little, but I need someone who understands. Which brings me to my decision. I have decided I need to leave the house. I need to be out and free just like my dad. He can teach me things you guys can't. So I'm leaving and I am going to find myself. Not everyone trusted me anyway so I'm not really hurting anyone." Jack looked at Lacey and she looked away. He looks at everyone else. "I will be leaving along with her. She is my mate and I need to be with her. I support whatever she says so I'm leaving with her." Axel nods and smiles. "Elise I hope you find what you are looking for." I smile at him. After that I walked outside and transformed and looked back at Jack. He smile and walks out and transforms with me. I start to think about being his height. I suddenly start to size down and I reach him. He looks shocked and so do I. I guess this is one of the things my dad was talking about. I smile and started running as he follows me. We leave and I have never felt more free. I went to the place I took Jack to calm down. I stood and howled as I saw my dad in the distance. I looked at Jack and we both ran to him. "My father had taught me many things about myself. Jack was supportive the whole time I was wanting to give up. He never let me and I was able to do everything. Soon my father was able to let me go off on my own. That's how I met your father and how I got control of myself. We had you two and we are so happy." I smile and get up from the bed. "Mommy I love that story." I smile. "Thank you Luna now you and your sister need to sleep." I smile and kiss her forehead as she lays down. I turn to the other bed. "But mommy I'm not tired yet." I smile. "Is that why you are yawning?" She rubs her eyes and shakes her head. "No I'm not tired." I giggle a little. "Grace it's time for bed. We have somewhere to go tomorrow." She lays down and I cover her. I turn the light out and walk out of the room. "They are asleep now we can relax." Jack smiles as I walk over to the couch. "Are you excited for tomorrow?" I nod. "What if they don't remember us?" He kisses me and smiles. "They will remember us don't worry." I smile and we fall asleep.