Kokoro became strong in Konoha, and she was forever grateful for everyone who helped her. But she was ready to forge her own path. She was ready to learn in Kirigakure, to learn to protect those she loved most, to learn to be a great kunoichi. Most importantly, she was ready to learn what it meant to be Kokoro. She wished she could get Gaara out of her head. Full summary inside.

Odessa lived away from everybody to keep herself under the radar. When the Cullens need witnesses, she agrees to help protect Renesmee. She meets her mate, Alec Volturi and agrees to join the Volturi. Getting to know Alec is hard and it takes all of her persistence and determination to break down his walls and gain Alec's trust and love.