A Very

Beacon Hills Christmas!

Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I own nothing but what you see here. This is a sequel to 'And Akhaten Shall Rise!' and originally, I had a lot of other ideas in mind that would have taken place before this story did. But since it basically involved putting Scott through a lot of crap, I decided that maybe it was for the best I didn't do it. Also, I'd like to address a recent guest reviewer from 'Don't Kiss Me'. It might help you to know I'm actually 29 and not some young person like you think I am. Lydia was NOT joking when she told him not to kiss her and you can clearly tell so she was well within her rights to slap him for not respecting her request.

But its long been documented that Stiles has a history of not respecting other people and their wishes. Something you are probably willfully ignoring but for all I know I could be wrong. And please, I was in no way acting like he had raped her. Now, with that out of the way, on with the show!

Festive holiday cheer was in the air, especially for teenagers across the country as Christmas break had arrived the Friday before. Leading to two whole great weeks of freedom and the like! And while many were quite enthused and even singing a tune or two, one person in particular in Beacon Hills, California wasn't so happy about the whole thing. That person? Why none other then Scott McCall himself! Loving son, loving boyfriend, even though his girlfriend was off with a trio of Skinwalkers for who knew how long, and a few other things that he was. And the fact that said girlfriend was with that trio of Skinwalkers for who knew how long had long left him a bit on the bummed side for several months now. The holiday only making it worse as well unfortunately. Plus, he was also paranoid about something possibly happening that would make the whole holiday cheer thing go horribly wrong and involve a life or death situation to get through. Stiles, who was normally the more paranoid and suspicious one of the two, even found his best friend's line of thinking to be a little much.

Getting him a look from Scott in the process and a reproachful response on the last day of school before Christmas break. 'The last good Christmas I had was before the second half of Sophomore year, Stiles. And you know what all's happened since then so I think I'm allowed a little paranoia.'

And after the whole thing in Ojai with an old God, being forced to participate in a Demonic version of a Running with the Bulls type thing, him and all the other males being sick and causing the girls to end up saving the day, and being forced to wear a heavy ass turtle shell on his back by a Japanese Diety for two weeks straight were other reasons for his paranoia. Justifiable paranoia in his own mind at that. Stiles decided that maybe it was for the best that he leave the whole thing alone and that maybe once he had a few days to settle into things, his best friend would calm down. Unfortunately, that didn't actually happen as much as Stiles and the others hoped it would. Sure, he calmed a little but not enough to fully relax and enjoy himself. Even Wapun and Aranck were finding themselves agreeing with Reena's asssessment about him being wound up too tight after she showed up with little Merry in tow for the holiday fun and one Agent McCall not too far behind. But at least Scott could relax over the fact that the rumor he had gotten Kira pregnant was officially dead after several weeks of it being around.

A rumor that had nearly gotten him into a lot of trouble with his mom and the Yukimuras thanks to Bradley Cooperson and Greenburg spreading it around much to Liam's dismay and Scott's horror. The sight of Ken Yukimura staring at him with a stone faced expression was something Scott never ever wanted to see from the man again! As that was just too un-nerving thank you very much! Thankfully, Ken had been the one to put the rumor of Kira being pregnant to rest once and for all and gave a firm reminder to Bradley to actually listen to what one tells them instead of discarding it for their own line of thinking without getting the full facts. As for Noshiko? She merely told Scott that while she liked him and liked that he was a good match for her daughter, she did not want to be a grandmother again for several years yet. Making for him to do a spit take when she'd told him that and making him wonder if she'd done it intentionally. Course she denied it entirely but the barest hint of her lips twitching told him otherwise.

Now a reason for some of his paranoia during the holiday break had a bit to do with an older good natured man Deaton had him helping out. A man who lived on the outskirts of town and liked to raise Caribou. Scott thought there was something up with the man as he seemed to be too good of a jolly good fellow and no one really thought there was any kind of need to worry about it. Since there was actually those who were legit like that. Aranck even made the remark that while he distrusted a majority of white men, even he couldn't find any reason to distrust ol' Nick. And little Merry simply loved being around the Caribou as they were all quite gentle with her. Even letting her be on their backs as well to ride on. Currently, there was only 3 days until Christmas day finally came and Scott was happily spending some time teaching a girl named Gwen all he knew about Lacrosse. Gwen being someone who had been inspired by Kira's joining the Lacrosse team and wanted to be the second girl to join the team. Even going so far as to convince Finstock to let it happen and winning him over enough in the end.

Though his stipulation was that he wanted McCall to teach her what she needed to know and since she was such a huge fan of Kira's, Scott wasn't about to say no to that. This had been something that helped somewhat to distract him from his worries over some things and Gwen was learning at a fast rate due to the fact she was determined to be part of the team. Not even caring really if her future Captain was involved in some weird stuff from time to time. Though it did seem like a lovely triangle was forming between her, Hayden, and Liam and Scott and the others were doing their best to just stay out of that completely as it was their thing they needed to handle. "I seriously don't get how you aren't all that cold right now." Muttered Gwen as she readied herself to launch a ball into Scott's net.

"Lived in Beacon Hills all my life, so I'm pretty much used to it." Answered the young man with a shrug.

While Gwen had moved to the area 3 years ago and had come to experience quite a bit since then, she somehow doubted his claim as even other long time residents weren't acting like he did. "Uh-huh, somethin' tells me this is part of that weird stuff you tend to get involved with."

"Actually, it involves me. I just try and get through it as best I can."

"Right, makes sense." Replied the girl a little sarcastically and then threw the ball at him.

Only for him to catch it quick and a few cheers could be heard from their small crowd of onlookers. Gwen huffed good naturedly at him while he just grinned happily. "One of these days, McCall, I swear I will get a ball past you!"

"But not today!"

"Try a feint on him!" Called out a certain jolly good fellow as he came by with his sleigh of Caribou and a couple in the back seat.

"That's cheating!" Called out Merry from her spot in Reena's lap.

Whose attention was a bit captured by one Rebecca 'Harley' Harlowe as the African American girl was showing her something on her phone. Though she had Reena's attention on her for more then just that reason however. A hearty laugh could be heard from Nick as he went down the road while Lydia just shook her head over it.

Too bad Jordan had that afternoon shift or he could be here with us right now. Thought the Redhead with a slight pout on her lips.

Her relationship with the Deputy, while mostly just in the friendship area was going great, though the genius Redhead honestly wished he would make a move already as she could tell he's interested in her. But the fact she's still in high school despite being 18 was a reason he hadn't done anything yet. Well, that and a talk her mother had with him anyway. A talk she still wasn't happy had happened but she knew her mom was only looking out for her and did at least support the idea of the two. But felt it needed to wait until after high school was over with in Lydia's case. However, Lydia was heavily considering making a move despite all that as she seriously wanted a taste damnit! While she was lost in thought over a certain Deputy and everyone else present was occupied, nobody noticed Scott was staring down the direction Nick had gone down with a suspicious look on his face. And this is what Gwen would use to her advantage and when the ball hit its mark behind him, she grinned proudly. "Yay! Gwen did it!" Cheered Merry happily.

Making the good Captain snap out of what he was doing to look around with a confused look on his face. "Huh? Who did what now?"

"I got the ball in the net is what I did!"

Looking at Gwen in confusion while the others cheered for her, he quickly asked a question. "You did?"

"Yep, and it feels soooo good."

"I think we need to get that rocking chair out for your old timer self!" Called out Reena with a smirk that didn't leave her face when he sent a mild glare her way.

He then shook his head and turned his attention back to Gwen and smiled at her. "Nice job, but don't expect it to happen again."

"Expect it to happen again! He's not all that young anymore!" Reena said and making those present laugh.

She took off running however with laughter in the air when Scott decided to chase after her. "Ten bucks to whoever catches her!" Shouted the young man.

"I'll take that action!" Yelled Harley in excitement and quickly got up to help one of her best male friends out.

Glad that he was thankfully relaxing enough to have some fun for once instead of being all paranoid and what not! My boy is gonna get grey hairs over all that.

Mason and Corey would show up moments later and would join in. Though mostly to catch Scott after Reena offered up 50 bucks to do it. "TRAITORS!" Came the good natured yell.

"Its a win for us either way!" Said Mason as both he and Corey honestly thought Scott was on the cute side of things.

While that went on, Merry approached Lydia. "You know what would make this so much more fun?"

Lydia looked up at her with a smile as she opened her arms for the girl to be wrapped in them, something she did willingly. "What's that sweetie?"

"If there was snow on the ground. Then we could throw snow balls at big brother Scott!"

A smile and a chuckle came from the genius Redhead as she thought about that. "You know what? You are absolutely right!" And who knows, maybe Beacon Hills would surprise them this year with some snow. As with this town, anything could happen!

Author's Notes: And there we are with the first chapter!