This story is a result of a prompt from Orionastro. I hope you all enjoy the first chapter!
A spark is a rare magical gift, passed down throughout a bloodline to those worthy. At least that's how his mother described it. Like her, Stiles showed potential of possessing this gift at a very young age. An extraordinary intuition, curious with a strong thirst for knowledge, and of course there were the more obvious signs; Walking into the kitchen one Sunday afternoon, Claudia almost had a heart attack seeing objects flying through the air during one of Stiles' many temper tantrums.
Each spark had their specialties; abilities that were specific to ones self. Stiles happened to have two, premonitions and telekinesis. Some might consider these supernatural or magical powers to be dangerous, and as a result there would always be others who'd want to eliminate or obtain these powers by any means necessary. Claudia feared that these people would come after them intent to harm. Since the discovery of his gift she swore him to secrecy even from his father.
The After reading the many books his mother gave him they would practice together. From her he learned of the more traditional magic, Claudia's specialty, in the form of runes and spells. This form could be learned and harnessed with time and practice. He was ecstatic learning more about these abilities, feeling closer than ever to his mother. However all good things eventually come to an end.
It happened a few nights after his eleventh birthday, he awoke with a start; Drenched in sweat shaking with the memories of a house burning in a fiery haze. The poor eleven year old could still recall the haunting screams of those perishing in the fire, burning alive. Terrified, Stiles screamed for his mother. As Claudia held him he described to her the horrors he dreamt of. Unfortunately these premonitions continued over the course of the week until it became clear.
These tragic events were bound to happen to the Hales. A large but tight-knit family who lived on the edge of Beacon Hills near the preserve. They kept mostly to themselves but were well known around town, many holding positions of high standing in the community. But Claudia and Stiles knew their secret, with him having saw it during a premonition. Being a sheriffs wife Claudia quickly came to the conclusion of why Kate Argent wanted them dead. She couldn't let it happen, no one deserved such a fate.
Working quickly, for the fire was bound to happen any day now, she searched through her books looking for countless protection runes and spells along with defensive ones. She was determined to protect the Hale territory from not only Kate but any future threats that would harm the werewolves. Together, Claudia and Stiles carved the runes into the land. She infused them with as much of her spark as possible creating a magical barrier. Claudia only hoped they would be enough.
Seven days later Claudia learned that is was indeed enough. She had felt the runes repelling the threat, and it was confirmed when Noah got the call. Not only had the deputies been called to the preserve but the sheriff as well. When they arrived on location what they found was shocking. Kate Argent along with a group of nine others were unconscious, weapons and everything needed for arson in hand. It was painfully clear what almost occurred with the countless amounts of evidence on scene. As Kate and her cronies regained consciousness they were arrested.
During the following month the town learned the details of the crime. Kate Argent and Derek Hale's relationship was revealed. The sheriff's department wrote off the crime as her getting revenge for Derek breaking it off. Paranoid of people finding out about the taboo and illegal relationship, she prepared to set ablaze the Hale house and kill all of those inside. The deputies were convinced that the fumes of the gasoline rendered the group unconscious preventing them from completing the crime. The Hales relieved to be alive and still in shock, confirmed that story. Kate and the nine others involved were sentenced to 40 years in prison with parole after 20. The citizens of Beacon Hills felt the sentence to be too lenient and were curious as to why the Hales didn't fight it. Claudia was sure it was to hold on to the secret of what they were. That was fine with her, she was just relieved that it was all over and her son could finally rest and put the troubling visions that plagued his dreams in the past.
Stiles learned at a very young age that this world was not always fair. You could act with the best of intentions, but karma wasn't always kind. Shortly after the notorious Hale fiasco, tragedy struck the Stilinski household. Claudia was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia, a shrinkage of the brain that leads to dementia and death. She couldn't eat or sleep, she became irritable and unable to tell time or where she was, often telling tales of magic to her doctors. She sought guidance and answers through a close friend, Alan Deaton, a Druid. Claudia knew Alan was the Hale packs emissary, a secret she had learned through confiding in him after the fire was prevented. She suspected the runes she used to repel the attack were the cause of her deteriorating health. Explaining this all to the Druid; Alan confirmed her suspicions. She had infused too much of her spark into the runes and they were now draining her life force. An irreversible effect, her death was inevitable. Claudia worried for Stiles' future, knowing she would not be there to guide him. But Alan vowed to protect and help guide Stiles in his magical studies. He felt that is was his responsibility to look after the boy, with their sacrifice saving the Hale pack, a job meant for the emissary. A job that was meant for him.
Six months after his eleventh Birthday, Stiles Stilinski lost his mother. After her initial state of manic Claudia had become unresponsive throughout the last month. He was there during her final moments, watching as the last of her energy faded, eyes drifting shut as she passed on from this world. Her death quiet and peaceful. On that day, as he held his deceased mothers hand and waited for his father, Stiles learned the cold hard truth of the world. He was young but not naive, aware of the connection between the Hale fire and his mothers health. At age nine Stiles Stilinski discovered his spark. At age eleven his life was forever changed when he saved a family and lost part of his own. And at age fifteen that life was altered once more when his best friends Scott McCall and Isaac Lahey became werewolves.
This a multi chapter au fic. There might be some mistakes considering I don't have a beta, if you would like to volunteer let me know! All comments and criticism is appreciated. And if you haven't checked out my other story please do, it's called Mystical Beginnings!