Author's note- So this story was a little idea of mine. I am in love with the character Peter and decided he needed some love, and now that he's become the big bad again... ;) Sorry I promised not to spoil anything for the people who haven't seen the summer finale. Anyway as the summary explains this is before the Hale fire then goes after the hale fire but not totally into season 1. If all goes to plan I want to make this a two part story, but that is only if I feel my experience in third person view is good enough to keep going. I do not own anything Teen Wolf as it belongs to its respected creators and MTV.
Summer once again. Only this time summer will last a lifetime for Peter Hale. Graduating high school gives you that kind of freedom. The freedom of knowing that as the fall breaks the warm nights of August to turn them into cold chills of September he wouldn't have to worry about the early rising of classes. Of course there was always that expectation of going to college or getting a job. His older sister Talia was always getting on to him about the importance of education, but at that moment he just wanted to enjoy the feeling of not worrying about school or work at the moment.
"Well hello Peter where is your sister?" His voice was thundering. It was low almost like a constant growl with a commanding undertone. A voice only used by powerful characters in a theatrical setting, not by normal everyday men. Although Michael Lykos was no everyday man by any standard. He was large and foreboding with dark brown eyes, seriousness in every crease in his brow. Towering easily over six feet tall and large broad shoulders made the man appear like a wall.
"She's in the house." Peter acknowledged. Michael smiled at him for a moment flashing a bit of canine, patting him on the back before entering the Hale house. Following close behind as always was Michael's eldest daughter and friend of Peter's niece, Myra.
"Hey Pete, how's it going."
"It's going, it's always going constantly. Recently, now that I graduated, it has been going very slow." Looking up at her from his position against the front part of the house she just rolled his eyes at his lack of answer.
"Where's Laura?"
"I'm not sure, you should ask Derek." In fact Peter did know where his niece was but decided to withhold the information out of spite. Myra never treated him with any form of friendliness or respect like she did for Laura or Talia. Although she never acted with malice either.
"Talk to you later Peter." She lied. Every time the Lykos family came down to Beacon Hills for the summer she would never once start a conversation with him. Not unless it was a question or simple common courtesy. It wasn't entirely her fault though. Peter wasn't overly social mainly because he was the black sheep of the family. Yes, he was the brother to the head of the family, but that made him feel like he was living in Talia's shadow. Yes, he was normal and could hold a conversation but it seemed like there was never anyone around for him to hold a conversation with. It was mostly because of age really. He was too young to converse with his sister and Michael about being an alpha or leader of a pack and too old to meddle in the unimportant teenage lives of Derek and Laura.
Summer is what brought the Lykos family down to Beacon Hills in the first place. Every year as far back as Peter could remember he would see them while they visited the other packs, including the Hales. He would sometimes catch a glimpse while they were unpacking into their summer home only a few miles away from the Hale house itself. It was much like his home, a tall mysterious building that stood out from the woods around it. Werewolves apparently have a similar taste in homes.
"Hey Peter!" A male voice called out from in the distance. It was his nephew and one other. A boy a little older then Derek with similar features to Michael Lykos.
"Myra is looking for your sister Derek." Peter just answered. The boy with Derek was Myra's younger brother Joshua. Much like Laura and Myra were inseparable when the Lykos family came into town Derek and Josh were also stuck by each other's side.
"Josh, Myra it's time to go!" A voice thundered from the house. Myra and Laura appeared from wherever they had been hiding and Josh made a disappointed look. It was unusual they were leaving so early. Once they arrived they would eat dinner with the Hales their first day in town, but this time Michael seemed to be in a rush. Peter's noticed his agitated scent in the air when he first walked up the steps. Being an alpha it was even stronger to Peter's nose. When an alpha was upset you were going to know.
Peter glanced over to the car the family was headed for and saw the reason for the alpha's sudden reason to leave. A girl much like Michael himself stood leaning against the car with her arms crossed. She had long dark red hair and brilliant green eyes. Pouty lips formed a frown making her upturned nose wrinkle slightly. Her shorts revealed long legs that gave her a statuesque look much like the Greek goddesses. She was the youngest daughter of Michael Lykos, Invidia.
"Don't stop on account of me, Dad, I was just sitting here patiently like you asked." The man's eyes flashed red as he approached his daughter. It was strange to seeing her there, almost surreal. Peter didn't even know she existed until recently. He knew the Lykos family had three children, but he would see only the two come every summer. Invidia was rarely even mentioned much less seen. Like they were trying to wipe her away from the family.
"Get in the car." Michael used his alpha voice. Peter could tell from the sudden change in the air. Once a happy reuniting feeling was turned into one of awkward tension. As if the whole world was waiting for the next move. Invidia didn't make it though; instead she complied with her father's wishes. It was the easiest choice in the world to make. One does not just defy your alpha, especially if your alpha was Michael Lykos. So Invidia was complacent, even smoothing her face from one of annoyance to complete content.
The family sped out of the Hale drive moments later. They sudden appearance of a family friend who was almost considered dead by Peter got his mind spinning. "Hey Derek did Joshua tell you why they didn't stay for dinner?"
"No, but it was probably because of Invidia. Although he did mention something about them staying in Beacon Hills after summer. Something about an incident with hunters and they need to lay low for a little bit."
This was an interesting turn in events for Peter. Not really the fact about their family having hunter problems, but instead the extra time they would be staying here. A time where he could be getting to know them a little better.
It had been a week since the arrival of the Lykos family before they had actually stayed for dinner. Peter was in his room when he smelled the familiar scent of their company drift up the stairs. Setting his book down lightly on the dark sheets of his bed he went to go see exactly who all had arrived for the dinner. Michael, Myra and Joshua were standing in the main room of the Hale house exchanging handshakes and hugs. Peter stepped closer to the gathering to noticed and extra face that didn't belong to one of the Hales. Instead it was Invidia, standing far from the families choosing to hang by the door.
She had her red hair falling down her shoulders like a loose river of crimson. Her green eyes seemed distant to the reunion happening right in front of her. She wore blue jeans and a red hoodie reminding Peter almost of Little Red Riding Hood for a moment.
Peter found himself standing right in front of her. He didn't even realize he made it down the stairs and through the crowd to get here. She looked him in the eyes questioning, Peter quickly salvaged the moment. "Hello, I'm Peter."
"Invidia." She replied flatly. Her green eyes stood out against her olive skin like emeralds. They were almost perfect, almost. If it wasn't for the uncertainty that made them dark Peter would be sure they would sparkle like the emerald gems they were. But she was fearful and somewhat lost, he could tell.
A heavy throat was cleared. It could have only belonged to Invidia's father. She let her gaze fall to the ground stepping around Peter. He watched as the family moved into the dining area of the house, but not before he took in the wandering eyes. The families had been starring at him and Invidia's awkward exchange.
Peter rubbed off the strange looks instead taking his seat across from Invidia at the dinner table. The meal was mostly quiet aside from the conversations held by Talia and Michael. Derek and Laura were conversing with Joshua and Myra about how school was for them that year. Peter ignored them mostly, steadily chewing his food occasionally seeing Invidia sneak a look at him. She was just staring at the plate with her hands at her sides, the distant look back in her eyes. Peter swallowed making her glance at him for a moment then back down to her plate.
"So Invidia it has been so long how old are you know?" Talia's gentle voice called from across the table. The girl lost the glaze over her eyes as she looked to her father then to Talia.
"I am going into my senior year of high school this coming fall." After answering the alpha she made an attempt to pick up the fork and eat her food. Only going as far as pushing the meal around she placed the fork delicately back down on the napkin. Looking up again, she glanced to Peter's eyes. "Actually I am thinking about attending Beacon Hill's high."
"That would mean having to stay, right Michael?" Talia turned her attention to the obviously tense wolf seated next to her. Whenever Invidia had mentioned her attending Beacon Hills high school Michael's hand went white knuckled on the innocent fork he held.
"Yes, for at least a while. I'm not sure if we would have to stay for longer than a summer but if it comes down to that then of course I would send Myra, Joshua, and Invidia to Beacon Hills' high school."
"That means Josh and I can hang out and go to the basketball games!" Derek replied immediately dissipating the awkward tension in the air. The rest of the meal went into silence as the Lyko's family gathered their stuff. Peter was just about done cleaning his area of the table when he noticed Michael leading his sister off to the other room away from everyone else. Normally he wouldn't be intrusive on his sister's affairs but the weird circumstances of the Lykos family spiked Peter's general interest. That and he didn't like the way that Michael held Talia's arm.
Maintaining a small distance away from the alphas Peter quietly listened from behind a wall. Keeping his breathing light and heartbeat steady he heard hushed words strained with anger. "Talia I would never have asked you this favor if I had any other option, but I was left with no other choice."
"Whatever it is Michael I will help, the Lykos family is Hale family in my eyes."
"What was said earlier is true, hunter relations back home aren't the best. We were in a rush to get the summer home in more permanent condition, hence why we didn't have dinner sooner, but while preparing I noticed there was no place for Invidia. As you know the full moon is tomorrow and we need a secure place to keep her."
"I see."
"The basement at the summer home has been under construction since we arrived but as suspected it is not finished. She would only have to stay here for just the one time Talia, and then I promise we will not burden you anymore with this Lykos family problem."
"It's no burden at all Michael. Although it's a little concerning that at her age she still can't control the shift on the full moon. That's a lethal flaw with all the hunters roaming around."
"I know."
Author's note- So I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. Review, alert and I will see where I take this story. Tips and tricks on how to write Peter's character are greatly appreciated and also tips on how to write third person!