I don't own them

They couldn't pinpoint when Derek's hovel of a home became their usual hangout but it did; it felt rather homely too. The ransacked warehouse with the random but welcomed old rusty subway car had a lot of character to put it lightly. Even though they all knew that they couldn't withstand it much longer. It didn't look like it could hold itself up; plus taking the beatings from training werewolves wasn't doing much for the infer-structure.

The layout was unknowingly split it into different sections within a week of it being home base. You had the training area and general lazing around sections which was anything outside of the subway car. Then you had Derek and Isaac's sleeping area which was inside the subway car. It was a very simple layout to remember; you only had two different alternatives.

But no matter how much they would complain about the strange smell no one could find (even with their expert sniffers) and the weird coloured water and the fluctuating electricity Derek would not let them buy a new place. It wasn't a matter of money for he did have some. It was more of because of laziness and prior engagements. They wouldn't argue though; he was the Alpha and in Isaac's case he was his guardian. They would just have to endure these little quirks.

Erica kicked her feet out as she sat on one of the beams high up in the warehouse. She liked it up there. You could see everything around you; this little fact allowing her to feel more secure and safe. Not that she felt that scared at the moment. With her new werewolf abilities she had become slightly head heavy, thinking that she could defeat anything she was faced with. Little did she know that she would soon be put into her place though. Quickly finding out that yes she may have these new-found abilities but no she still wasn't the top of the food chain in this crazy supernatural world.

An example of some one stronger and more skilled than her was the notorious Scott McCall; she'd soon begin to feel slightly vulnerable when in his presence. He'd show that he definitely was not mucking around, he wouldn't let anyone be hurt even if it was the easiest solution to their problems. This fear of someone like him was one of the things she wished to escape. She wanted to feel in control and secured with her life; not scared of others.

Lost deep in thoughts she missed someone else's presence until they were upon her. Claws out and swinging; she struck. A yelp resounded through the warehouse. Echoing of the walls as she took in the dishevelled appearance of Isaac.

His doe eye-d face filled her vision. He looked adorable, which made her laugh. He definitely wouldn't enjoy being called adorable..

"Did I hurt the puppy?" Erica teased.

Isaac, who was happy he hadn't plummeted to the ground, tried to look un-fazed, "No, not at all. You shocked me a little that's all."

"Really now?" Sneering at him. She enjoyed teasing him and he enjoyed teasing her. Boyd was the only one who took some things they said a little too seriously. He was getting better at understanding them though.

"Yes really." Glancing cautiously downward he continued, "So what you doing up here? Pretending you're a bird."

Erica swung back a little, keeping full balance but he turned from cheeky to concerned in seconds, "I needed somewhere peaceful. Somewhere I could see everything."

"And you chose here of all places," sceptically raising his eyebrows, forever assessing that she was in no way in fear of falling. He had a tendency to worry about her a lot. Not that she blamed him. She wasn't exactly the most prudent, "Why didn't you go out some where nice? There's a nice place near your house I think."

"I'm beginning to get the impression you're trying to kick me out."

"Course not! Just pondering"

And that was that. She got to once again relax; taking in the silence. But this time she had someone else to share the silence and safety with. Her pack-mate and new best friend. They were soon becoming a trio of friends. Not just acquaintances or people forced to converse. No they were actually getting along in their own way.

They will get better in future I promise