Chapter Two:

"Okay okay, just one more and I promise you two can go!" Melissa said as she snapped a couple more pictures of brother and sister about to go to the dance. Alexis had to roll her eyes at this, but smiled none the less. Scott felt uncomfortable wearing a suit that wasn't exactly cheap, but Peter bought it. It was dark and fitted with a dark grey pin stripe design. Alexis had to help make sure it looked just right. What made it even better was the tie matched the colour of her dress. She would have rolled her eyes, but the fact that Peter thought to have it match just warmed her.

"Mum, we need to get going being that I'm chaperoning." Alexis laughed and Melissa finally nodded,

"Okay, I'm done. I promise." She snapped another and Alexis rolled her eyes with a smile as she pulled away from Scott and pulled her mother into a tight hug.

"I love you." She smiled and Melissa needed to pull away, fanning her face,

"Okay, you two should go so I don't get all emotional in front of you." She explained and Scott chuckled as she practically threw them out the front door. The two sat in the car for a minute before Alexis turned the key in the ignition.

"So..." Alexis started

"I think it's Hugo Boss..." he said and she laughed,

"Oh my gosh..." she had to cover her grin and Scott laughed with a nod,

"I know... I think it's pricier than the Calvin Klein suit that Jackson mentioned the other day..." Alexis faced her brother with an arched brow,

"Twilight spoke about what he was wearing to the dance? Can he get any more perfect for Danny?" she winked making Scott laugh before she finally pulled off.

Alexis had dropped Scott off round the corner and made her way in after going over how Scott was going to sneak in. As the brunette walked into the hall she was instantly reminded of her old homecoming and her brows flew to her hair line in shock. It was similar to when she was Scott's age...

Shaking her head she made her way over to the teachers with a bright smile, "Evening." Finstock had to double take and she noted his eyes on her legs before taking a swig of his drink and she arched an amused brow,

"You know if McCall is planning to crash?" he asked and sniffed before running a hand through his wild hair and she shrugged,

"I wouldn't know Bobby because, here's the thing," she leaned in with a smirk, "I don't live with him anymore." She whispered and grinned before taking a step away and heading to the punch bowl to pour herself a drink, her eyes scanning the room. Jackson had alcohol with him and was sharing it with his friends before his eyes met hers and she could only chuckle at the way he tensed. She nodded her head over to the side and watched as Jackson excused himself from his friends, abandoning Allison in the progress once again.

"You're not going to take it away are you?" he asked nervously and she shook her head,

"No Jackson, I'll save that for another teacher who gives a damn." She looked around, her arms crossed,

"So," he then paused to take a sip, "You have wings." she looked down in attempts to hide her smile,

"They're new," she smirked in his direction, "You like them?" he laughed.

"What are you then?" he asked and she faced him with a perplexed expression before she realised,

"Angel," she smiled softly, "Well, a guardian to be more exact." his brows shot to his hairline in disbelief as he chuckled, shaking his head, taking a sip of his strong drink.

"Makes sense with the wings then." he commented and she nodded with a smile.

"Listen Jackson, I-"

"McCall! I see you!" Alexis had started when her eyes shot round to see Scott duck behind people to avoid Finstock as he made his way over. She had to laugh out loud when her brother clung to Danny and the music stopped. The brunette shook her head and looked back to the waiting Jackson and she shook her head,

"Never mind, we can talk some other time." She placed her hand on his arm in a kind gesture before spinning around and walking away. She watched as Scott was dancing with Allison and felt a smile tug at her lips knowing he was now talking to her. Telling her how he feels. She knew there was this internal debate with him wanting to tell her everything, but even Alexis had her doubts.

Allison, though sweet, was from a family of hunters and Alexis had a feeling that Allison could be easily corrupted. She wasn't against the relationship, far from it because she loved seeing them so happy, but there was still something nagging at Alexis at the fact that her aunt Kate was in town. The same Aunt Kate who killed Alexis, the same woman who shot Derek, who caused the fire, who... Well who was corrupted beyond redemption?

Alexis finished her punch, now wishing she got Twilight to share as she scanned the room. Consequently, going off into her own world of thought meant that she lost Scott and... Allison. 'terrific' her mind echoed as she placed the cup on the near surface and sneak out. Using the radar, she was able to find Scott and Allison by the buses and she felt her brows furrow as she marched over, her heels making an obvious noise. Scott was between the two buses and Allison had not long walked onto one of the buses.

"Sorry to break this up kids, but the dance is back in the hall," She smiled at the way Scott half frowned at her at her 'cock block'. She would giggle, but not long after she made it to Scott did the area suddenly light up. Both Scott and Alexis's heads looked to see Chris Argent one exit in his four by four and one of his cronies the other exit. Alexis felt a brow arch, her internal warning bells ringing madly with familiarity about the situation...

The two cars revved their engines in warning before they began closing in and fast. Alexis acted on instinct as she wrapped an arm around Scott and her wings pushed out, lifting the two in the air as the cars made an impact with each other. Alexis landed on top, her wings wrapped round the two protectively, shielding the two from view.

"Alex..." Scott groaned and she sent her calming waves to him in full force until she felt him fully relax within seconds,

"Are you okay?" she asked and he nodded before her wings shot back and she looked up to see a shocked Allison, her eyes falling to Scott in relief to see he was perfectly okay. Alexis then brought both her and Scott into the air and landed next to the now pulled out Argent vehicle. As soon as Chris had jumped out of the car, the angel had pulled the elder man by the collar and pushed him against the back of the bus.

"Alex! What're you doing?" Scott had called out before she brought her wings in to shield the two once more,

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Alexis half growled, the blues of her eyes glowing. Chris seemed shell shocked, his eyes drawn to her feathers,

"I would have never thought you to be a guardian..." he muttered and her eyes widened as she took a step back, releasing him. Her wings retreated and she had to grit her teeth to prevent herself from gasping at the sensation of it.

"Answer my question," She watched as his eyes flickered to Scott and Allison and she watched the way he had tensed, his hands making fists. Her head tilted in concern and she took a step forward, holding her hand out in offering. His gaze turned to her hand in confusion before looking to her. Alexis offered a serene smile and watched the way he was very slowly relaxing, "I understand, she's your baby girl, you only want what's best." She spoke with a gentle tone and he sighed, slowly taking her hand, her shoulders then sagging. Her smile remained.

"You understand who we are, so you understand that I have sources telling me that Scott..." Chris started and his eyes shot to Scott as he was taking Allison back to the dance. What Chris didn't know was that as soon as he took Alexis's hand, she sent waves to calm the elder. What felt like seconds to him, was actually a couple of minutes as Alexis told Allison and Scott to return to the dance and she'll come and get them for a talk in a bit. Allison agreed, though she was still in shock. Alexis knew she had a matter of minutes.

"They think Scott is the second Beta?" Alexis questioned and Chris's head bobbed in confirmation. Alexis pulled her hand away and crossed her arms, "Is it Kate?"

"How do you know Kate?" his narrowed eyes would have sent a shiver down her spine on any normal circumstances, but Alexis knew better.

"I heard a little from Scott, people about town and I had the pleasure of meeting the end of her... what do you call them? Shock canes, electric Batons? Either way, my body didn't like nine thousand volts at the time. I think she may have poked it right at my chest or something after I fell to the ground, but I'm not sure." Alexis shrugged her shoulders before looking him in the eye. He was watching her very carefully at that point.

"I don't believe you." He stated and she smiled softly once more, her eyes landing on one of the cronies,

"You don't have to believe me," she sent a sad smile his way, "but you can trust I'm looking after my charge and that, maybe you should look into things yourself. Sources can be corrupted by the simplest of things." And with that the brunette sent him one final smile before walking off, between the gap where she could see marks from where the four by fours had no room between the buses. That was going to be interesting for the school to try and explain.

Alexis had to sit down on the bleachers in the hall before she deemed it time to confront Scott and Allison, but she seemed pretty content right then just dancing in his arms and she was able to sigh in relief, head in hands. She was happy for a couple of days and then boom, life caught up with her. She forgot about Kate for a minute there and the next part of the plan was to expose Kate. How they were going to achieve this however was going to be difficult for her at this currently moment in time.

A red cup was placed in front of her and she looked round to see Jackson sat there with a small smile. She arched a brow before accepting it and taking a sniff and chuckling with a smile, her head bobbing in thanks before taking a large gulp. The brunette leaned forward and tilted her head round to look at him, "So should I ask what it is you want? Or is it purely curiosity over the fact that I have wings?" he laughed at her light hearted smile and shook his head,

"Honestly, you looked like you need it," he gave her a charming smile and he brow remained arch, "Okay, and a hush drink."

"I knew it, but thank you," She took a sip and sat back, "So what do you want?"

"The bite." This would be where she would cough and splutter her drink everywhere, but luckily she had some self control, so it was all harshly gulped down. She frowned at the burn it sent down her body and she repressed a shudder.

"You do realise it's not all it's cracked up to be right?" she questioned and he shrugged,

"Still want it."

"And you know of the consequences?" his head nodded, "and even after the night before where Scott and I saved your ass?"

"Not my... defining moment I will admit-"

"You got that right, but you were also right in not deserving death. No one deserves such a fate," She had to look away from his curious face, almost wanting to stop all conversation completely, "Jackson, I would love it if you would skip a lesson and have a chat with me about it all one day. Any lesson you like, I just need to make sure my 'boss' isn't there!" She gave him a genuine smile as she placed her hand on his knee. He couldn't help but return the smile before her eyes scanned down to Stiles, dancing with Lydia to the song and Alexis removed her hand, "I also think you should reconsider some important decisions."

"What do you mean?" he asked and she face him once more before standing up and smoothing her dress,

"I mean, re-think some decisions you have made recently in your life, because maybe you just got rid of something vital you didn't know about," she started walking away before she spun round, "I'm always around if you need to talk and trust me when I say that I can take it." He laughed at her wink before his face returned to one of seriousness as soon as she was no longer looking, his eyes scanning towards Lydia...

Alexis flopped down on her bed and sighed in content. As soon as she walked through the door, Suki knew straight away her mummy wanted peace, so when Derek stood up to walk over, the pup grumbled. Where Peter was, she didn't know, but Derek had sat down obediently straight away and Alexis mumbled quiet thanks before disappearing, wanting a hot shower.

So now dry, dressed in her grey and sky blue PJ shorts and top set, she pulled her pillow down to cuddle it. When she finally released a sigh, feeling far more relaxed now, she heard a knock on the door and she chuckled, rolling back to her side to see Derek open the door before leaning on the frame.

"Shit always goes down the night of the dance." She smiled and he chuckled, shaking his head before making his way over and crawling next to her, pulling her half over his chest. The brunette snuggled into him feeling content.

"What happened?" he asked after a while and she pouted before sighing,

"Scott and Allison made up, then they snuck off to the buses, when I was sending them back inside, we got somewhat ambushed and Chris Argent knows what I am," she had felt him tense, so she sat up and held her finger up to stop him from talking, he only smirked at this, "I took Scott off their radar, Chris is now suspicious of Kate, Allison thinks I'm much cooler than before and Jackson still wants the bite."

"Anything else?"

"Yeah..." she then pulled away and crossed her legs, gnawing at her bottom lip. Derek sat up with a confused frown on his features, "Because Scott is a werewolf, I'm supposed to be tying up loose ends and leaving because he has better means of protecting himself, but apparently something had happened that is not allowing it."

"Isn't that a good thing? You're not leaving, are you?" Derek asked and she shrugged,

"That's the thing, we don't know. I mean... yeah, it's great because I can stay and... Be with you, but... Whatever is allowing me to stay can change at any given moment and then I will have five days to sort things out before I have to leave," her brows were knotted together in thought, her brain replaying the scene with Deaton over and over again, "There is a reason I am still allowed to stay, something supernatural... a tie of sorts." She looked up and Derek had a knowing look on his face as his ocean eyes looked away from her, his own brows scrunched together.

"I know what it is." He stated and stood up. Her brows flew up and she jumped up to follow him, tripping over her duvet. Derek caught her swiftly and lowered her to the floor before pulling away once more. Her hand shot out and grasped his wrist gently,

"Then talk to me Derek, don't walk off to fix it yourself," She said and Derek paused before he spun round to face her, his hands resting on her shoulders. He seemed to have an internal debate about it and she watched his carefully before she just smiled and raised a hand to caress his jaw. He leaned into her hand, his eyes fluttering closed, "What's keeping me here, Derek?" she asked once more and he stiffened.

"I am." A voice from behind spoke up and Derek spun round and Alexis had to lean around to see Peter stood there with his arms crossed.

"The bond..." she then whispered and she nodded slowly, "that makes... sense." The brunette crossed her arms her thumb pressed her to bottom lip lightly in thought. She spun away from the two pairs of eyes.

"What are you thinking?" Peter asked and she sat down on her bed,

"Well, mainly: what would have happened if you didn't agree. Derek would have never been found, therefore Scott and I would still be busy trying to find him, I would still be in a bad place, the Argent's would have possibly discovered the second beta was indeed Scott and... Well..." Derek sat next to her and pulled her into his hold, "Shit would have majorly gone down... tonight in fact." she felt his shoulders shake and Peter arched a brow,

"Things would definitely have gone a lot different that is for sure," he leaned on the wall opposite before standing up straight, "No sense in thinking about the 'What if's'. We're here and getting started with things." He gave them a brilliant smile before exiting the room wishing them a good night. Alexis flopped back onto the bed and stared at the ceiling before bringing her knees up and shuffling herself back to 'her side' of the bed.

Derek followed suite and she rolled over, laying half on his chest, her brows still knotting together. He could practically hear the cogs in her head turning, "I want to ask something," she started, "But I don't think I want to really know tonight..."

"Then if you don't want to know, leave it for the night." He replied and she smiled eventually nodding in agreement.

"I suppose." she curled up into him, throwing a leg over his and snuggling into his warmth, he chuckled and wrapped his arms around her. Derek just seemed to calm her. She never understood why, she knew his car smelt good and relaxed her (especially when he was driving) and she also knew his car smelt of him. She would think into the whole 'meant to be' scenario, but that was way too much far too soon. The most Alexis knew was that Derek was the reason she could heal, she fell in love with him and as much as she finds it ridiculous because of how quickly it happened, she also didn't care because she felt... right with him.

Hiii?

So it's been while. Again. Because I'm useless and rubbish and Oh my days is that a butterfly?
but seriously, I've just been majorly distracted with work and costume work and blah blah blah. I'm hoping to get a lot of stuff done this week so I can get some dedicated what if and sequel work done. I've got a couple of pages for sequel work done ;D
Anyway! Let me know what was going through your head as you read this. Do you like the changes from what originally happened? What about the fact as soon as she said it, Derek knew it was the bond? And will we begin to slowly see more of the second series Peter in this? I hope so. He was brilliant. ;D

Oh yes! And please keep voting on my main page on what cover image to use. I'll keep it up for at least another couple chapters.