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Run from the Past-Chapter 2- His Name is Jack

Isaac rushed to the form of Allison as she sat on the bed and tried to embrace her but as he reached her, she disappeared. The dust seemed to fall and cover the area she just occupied and made it seem that she was never there. The young alpha fought back his tears as he looked to his pack. "We have to help her."

Stiles stepped into the room and took a deep breath, "Alright, let's figure out what exactly is going on here."

Isaac smirked at Stiles' response and said, "Isn't it obvious? She is trapped on this side and we need to find a way to take her across."

Stiles began to say something but quickly closed his mouth. Jackson glanced at his alpha and the gesture he just did and said, "I think what our fearless alpha is trying to say but won't is that we don't necessarily know that. We know we saw her, or at least something that looked like her but for all we know it could be something else."

Isaac's eyes flashed red as he looked from his boyfriend to Jackson and charged towards the young jock. Danny and Ethan stepped back as Jackson stepped forward, into the room, to meet the glare of the young alpha.

The jock smirked, "What? You think because something may be wrong with Allison that we need to completely forget about anything else and charge in like the white knight you wish you were."

Isaac growled as he fought the shift, "No, Jackson, I think you should shut your mouth. You act like you don't even care."

Before Isaac could blink he felt the strike and found himself on the floor of Allison's room. He instinctively wolfed out and looked up to see Jackson staring at him with electric blue eyes. Jackson said, "Don't you ever accuse me of not caring about one of my friends ever again."

Stiles yelled, "Stop it"

Both wolves deferred to their alpha and Ethan and Danny stepped into the room and helped Isaac up. Ethan made sure to move between Isaac and Jackson, just in case another altercation broke out.

Stiles closed his eyes and slowly shook his head, "Jackson is right."

Isaac yelled, "What?!"

The jock grinned his cocky grin before Stiles continued, "But regardless, we need to find a way to help Allison."

Jackson raised an eyebrow to his alpha's statement. "What do you think we should do, o great leader?" His statement filled with sarcasm which only caused Isaac to growl at him.

Stiles shook his head, "I don't know but I do know we need to come to a consensus on what we are doing. Should we immediately set out to help her or do we think this is something else?"

Isaac answered first, "Help. I couldn't live with myself if she has to suffer for even another moment."

Stiles looked to Danny and Danny said, "I think we should help her. It didn't seem like anything else was different, besides her being a ghost."

Stiles shifted his gaze to Ethan who said, "I agree with Danny. The scent was the same and I could smell just how lonely and afraid she really was."

Stiles looked to Jackson. The jock rolled his eyes before he said, "You first alpha. I am the lowly beta of this pack, I couldn't possibly step on your toes."

Stiles sneered and said, "I think we should do a little research first, find out why she is here and why she hasn't already crossed over."

Isaac glared at his boyfriend and said, "You can choose to do what you want but I am going to save her this time." Isaac pushed past Ethan and Jackson and left the apartment.

Stiles sighed and looked at Jackson, "Well?"

Jackson smirked, "Well what? You are going to decide that we are going to help her. I think it's a bad decision because we don't even know if it is really her. In case everyone else conveniently came down with some kind of amnesia and forgot, there was a powerful tree that was able to shift how it looked and make copies. But do whatever you want. I'll back your decision."

Danny glared at his best friend, "Jacks, you don't have to be such a dick about this."

Jackson looked to Danny, "Here I thought I was being objective. It's not like we have anyone with any expertise in ghosts in the pack."

Ethan interrupted, "Actually, that's not entirely true."

Jackson responded, "Having your brother around doesn't count. He is a part of you, not a free range spirit."

Ethan smirked at the jock, "I didn't mean me, I meant Danny. We have been training with Ms. Morrell."

Jackson laughed a little, "Well that explains why you two were never around."

Danny nodded and looked to Stiles, "The temperature shift, the smell, the way she spoke, Allison has to be a spirit."

Stiles looked to Danny, "Are you sure about this?"

Danny looked to Ethan, "Babe, you said you smelled her loneliness and fear correct?"

Ethan nodded and Danny continued, "When you say that do you mean the chemical signatures or smells that are associated with loneliness and fear?"

Ethan narrowed his eyes and spaced out a little as he focused on the smell. He said, "Smells associated with. They weren't chemical signatures."

Danny nodded and said, "That's what I thought." He looked to Stiles and said, "I am completely certain now. If it were a corporeal being trying to create this then there would've been chemical signatures."

Stiles nodded, "So now that we know it was Allison, what should we do?"

Jackson shook his head and said, "I'm probably not the best one to help this side of the problem so I am going to stop Care Bear before he does something stupid."

Ethan looked at Jackson with a confused look, "Are you sure that's such a good idea? I'm pretty sure he wants to hurt you."

Jackson grinned his patented jock grin, "Exactly. I get to stop the pup and spar. Sounds like a win-win for me." The jock walked out of the room and left the apartment.

Ethan rolled his eyes and looked back to Stiles, "Well, what if we tried to find her in the spirit world? Maybe we might be able to help her cross over."

Danny looked to Ethan, "It may not be that simple but we could at least find out why she is still here."

Stiles nodded and began to pace the room, "Sounds good but how will we cross over to the spirit world? It isn't exactly like there is a slide or door that takes us there."

Danny and Ethan looked at each other and then to Stiles. Danny said, "A door no, but I do know of a cellar that we could use as a conduit."

Stiles shook his head, "You think we should go back to the root cellar, under the Nemeton?"

Ethan nodded, "It's the only place I can think of that doesn't involve outside intervention."

Stiles sighed, "Alright, we gather up the pack and head back to the Nemeton."

Jackson walked out of the apartment and instantly caught Isaac's scent. It was pungent with sorrow, guilt, and anxiety. He followed it back to the pack's apartment and texted Danny. He opened the door to find Isaac sitting on the couch with his face in his hands. He could smell the salt from the tears and said, "We are going to help Allison."

Isaac looked at Jackson and said, "Then why did you say what you did downstairs?"

Jackson rolled his eyes, "Because I still think it's a bad idea."

Sorrow was replaced by anger as Isaac stepped up to Jackson. "Why did you come to find me?"

Jackson took a deep breath and spoke calmly, "Because the next closest person to Allison should be the one to talk to you."

Isaac's anger was quickly deflated and he said, "The next?"

Jackson smirked, "Yeah, the next. You weren't the only one out of the pack that was close with her. I get that you and Allison were in a relationship of sorts. I can smell the regret for her death and the love you still carry for her. I'm not claiming to be that close with her but I did spend more time with her than Stiles or Danny."

Isaac blinked away the moisture that pooled into his eyes, "Really?"

Jackson responded harshly, "Yeah, why do you think I was so pissed to find out that she died while we were dealing with the deadpool. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to a friend who saw more in me than just a jock."

Isaac shook his head slightly in disbelief, "I'm sorry, I didn't realize."

Jackson sighed and slapped on his best smile, "Don't worry about it." Jackson looked at his phone after it dinged with a message and said, "Want to go help your girlfriend? We are making another visit to the stump."

Isaac nodded and the two men left the apartment to meet up with their pack. The pack left the apartments and traveled to the preserve. Jackson led the trip on his Ducati while Stiles and Isaac rode the twin's bikes. Danny and Ethan pulled up the rear in Danny's car. When they reached the preserve, the clouds overhead threatened to block out the sun. After they parked, Jackson dismounted his bike and walked to the trail. He looked back to his pack as they parked and exited their respective vehicles. He said, "Let's not waste too much time. I want to reach the stump before the skies open up on us."

Danny and Ethan looked to each other and laughed before Danny said, "What's the matter Jacks? Are you afraid of a little water?"

Jackson laughed and said, "No, I just don't want the rain to slow us, or better yet you guys down."

Stiles rolled his eyes at Jackson's comment and walked with the rest of the pack to the trail. He said, "This feels so much different from last time."

Ethan nodded, "You can say that again. I am not running towards certain death trying to save my alpha and stop something from killing my boyfriend."

Isaac nodded in agreement with Ethan and Jackson interrupted, "Enough nostalgia, I do have things I want to do today and don't think this trip is going to replace sparring."

Stiles groaned and Danny laughed at him. Stiles said, "Alright, let's go."

The pack easily maneuvered through the forest. The overgrowth was clearly gone and even the scents of those that fell to the Nemeton were gone. They reached the stump with relative ease. Stiles led his pack to the entrance and before he entered, he looked back to see Jackson messing with a tree branch. "What gives? You acted like you were in a hurry and now you are messing with tree branches?"

Jackson glared at Stiles, "Yeah, this is one from the Nemeton but it looks like it is freshly cut."

Danny shrugged and said, "Must be residual power from the tree."

Jackson nodded and looked around as the rest of the pack walked down the stairs. He noticed and picked up a large seed. It still felt fresh and new so he pocketed it. He walked down the stairs after his pack.

Danny guided the pack to their respective seats around the roots of the former tree. He placed a hand on the tree and could feel the power that still coursed through it but could also feel how the seal they placed on it was still intact. He looked to Stiles, "Whenever you are ready I can send us to the spirit realm."

Stiles asked, "Last time we used the Nemeton to get back, will we be able to come back."

Ethan smiled and looked at Danny as he said, "Yeah. Danny is trying to show off some of the cool tricks he has already mastered."

Danny blushed at Ethan's comment and Stiles said, "Sounds good to me." Jackson quickly took his seat and gave a thumbs up to Danny. Danny sat in front of the pack and reached into his pocket. He pulled out his closed fist and thrust his fist above his head and released a hand full of mountain ash which quickly formed a circle around the pack.

Isaac asked, "Do you always carry mountain ash in your pocket?"

Danny laughed, "Pocket? No, Car? Yeah. I grabbed some before our hike."

Isaac nodded, "Okay, but do we need it? We are kinda trapped right now."

Danny responded, "Yes, we need it. We are all crossing over and this can act as our alarm if anything supernatural wants to hurt us."

Stiles blinked a few times and said, "That's actually a great idea."

Danny smiled, "Thanks alpha, just doing my part."

Danny called upon the power of the owl and the pack lost consciousness and woke up in the spirit realm.

The pack once again looked like they did when they first came across the Nemeton. Jackson took a moment to laugh at how everyone looked before he walked out of the cellar. He was joined by the pack and Isaac asked, "What's so funny Jacks?"

Jackson looked at the young alpha and said, "You are still wearing that stupid scarf!"

Isaac growled at Jackson and Stiles moved to step between the two. Before he reached them the pack heard Allison, "Help me."

Isaac turned to face the direction of the voice, "Allison, where are you?"

She responded, "Help me."

Isaac ran in the direction of the voice before the pack could react. Stiles yelled, "Wait up Isaac!" but the alpha continued to run. The pack ran after Isaac. After running long enough to wind Stiles and Danny the pack made it to the edge of the lake in the preserve. Isaac stood in front of Allison at the shoreline. He said, "Allison, what are you doing here? Why haven't you crossed over?"

The huntress smiled and said, "Isaac, you came for me."

Isaac smiled and said, "I wouldn't leave you. What can I do to help you?"

Allison looked back to the pack and then to Isaac and said, "I'm not done here yet."

Danny stepped forward and asked, "What do you mean you aren't done here? Is something keeping you here?"

Allison looked at Danny and her eyes narrowed for a moment before she said, "I'm still tied to this world."

Stiles asked, "Is that why Elijah wasn't able to help you get to the other side?"

Allison slowly nodded, "Elijah"

Isaac smiled, "Yeah. So what is keeping you here?"

Allison looked into Isaac's eyes, "For one, you."

Before Isaac could say anything Allison leaned forward and embraced the young alpha and pulled him down for a kiss. When their lips met, all feelings of regret and sorrow fled from Isaac's body and he felt a bit of happiness.

Stiles quickly turned away from the tender act and Jackson walked over to Stiles. Danny and Ethan looked at each other before Danny said, "I know love can be powerful but that isn't enough to keep a spirit from crossing over."

Allison pulled back from the kiss and Isaac instantly felt empty. She said, "Something is happening here and I can't cross over. I know I'm not the only one."

Danny nodded and closed his eyes. He tried to focus on the flow of energy but couldn't tell if anything was different. He sighed and mumbled, "I can't feel anything different."

Ethan placed his hand on his boyfriend's shoulder and said, "It's alright. You are still learning remember."

Danny smiled and nodded. Stiles, slowly turned around to face Allison and said, "Until we can find out what is happening, what can we do to help you?"

Allison glared at Stiles, "I know it wasn't your fault but your body was still the host of the power that killed me. I can't accept anything from you, Stiles."

The words tore into Stiles and he lowered his head in defeat. Isaac looked back to his boyfriend for a moment before he looked at Allison, "Is there something I can do?"

The question tore into Stiles and Jackson placed a hand on his alpha's shoulder.

Allison smiled and said, "Stay with me for a while."

Isaac smiled proudly, "I can do that."

Jackson yelled, "Before you get too wrapped up with the idea, just remember time flows here differently. If we don't leave soon, we will lose more than just a couple of hours."

Isaac glared at Jackson and Ethan spoke up, "Jacks is right. I know we are here to help but the best way we can do that is to find out what is going on."

Isaac weakly said, "But."

Stiles coldly said, "You can stay if you want Isaac. I will head back and start figuring out what is going on."

Isaac looked back to his boyfriend and the emotions tore at him. A part of him wanted to rush to Stiles' side but it was quickly being overwhelmed by the feeling of warmth that he felt from the huntress.

Isaac muttered, "I don't know."

Jackson shook his head, "You know we have to head back." When Isaac still appeared torn, Stiles turned and started walking back to the cellar.

Isaac looked at his boyfriend walking off and then back to Allison. In her arms he felt complete. He looked back to Stiles and found himself feeling empty. He whispered, "I'm staying."

Jackson rolled his eyes, "Don't be a dumb shit."

Isaac spat, "Shut up Jackson. I am staying here."

Jackson rolled his eyes, "Whatever." He looked to Allison, "We'll help you Ally, don't worry." Allison seemed to disregard Jackson as the jock ran after Stiles.

Danny and Ethan looked at one another and Danny said, "Someone should stay with Isaac. I don't like him being here by himself."

Ethan nodded, "I can babe."

Danny responded, "But then who will protect you two in the physical world? I have to break the field for us to leave."

Aiden stepped up behind Danny and said, "I will. You didn't forget about me, did you?"

Danny looked at Aiden and smiled, "No, I didn't. I've had to get good and ignoring your presence when Ethan and I."

Aiden quickly interrupted, "Stop right there. I know I don't eat or have a physical body but if you finish that sentence I know I am going to throw up."

Danny and Ethan laughed while Isaac returned his gaze to the huntresses' eyes. Danny stepped away from Ethan and Aiden and walked up to Isaac. He said, "I'll prime the entrance so you can return without me being here. Just remember, you and Ethan need to cross back at the same time or the other will be stranded here until I return."

Isaac nodded slowly, as if he were dreaming. "Cross back together, gotcha."

Danny shook his head and ran back to his boyfriend and whispered, "I don't know what's going on but I don't trust this either. I am going to speak with Ms. Morrell when I get back. If anything weird starts to happen, cross back over."

Ethan nodded and said, "Take care and I think Stiles is going to need your help when you get back."

Danny nodded and ran to catch up with Jackson and Stiles.

Aiden looked to his brother, "You don't trust this situation."

Ethan shook his head, "Not at all."

Aiden nodded, "Something doesn't seem right to me either."

Ethan furrowed his brow, "What seems off to you?"

Aiden shrugged, "I can't quite place my finger on it but something."

Ethan nodded and his expression shifted to a large smile, "I'm just glad Ms. Morrell has seen the potential in Danny. We were both wrong about him."

Aiden smiled, "I know. At least Stiles will have some good news when they get back."

Ethan nodded, "Yeah, Danny is going to make a great emissary for the pack."

When Stiles, Danny, and Jackson made it back to the cellar they crossed back over to the physical realm. Stiles stood up and walked over to Isaac's unconscious form. He kneeled in front of him and kissed him on the forehead. "I'll see you when you get back Care Bear."

Jackson helped Danny up and saw Ethan stand up and walk over to Stiles. Aiden said, "Don't let it get to you Stiles, he just feels bad about what happened to her."

Stiles glared at the twin and Jackson quickly pulled Stiles away. Danny broke the line of mountain ash and began to prep the barrier while Jackson led Stiles out of the cellar. When they stepped out of the cellar, Stiles turned around and hit Jackson in the chest. Tears welled up in Stiles' eyes as he continued to hit Jackson's chest. "I can't believe he chose to leave me. I thought I meant something to him."

Jackson took the blows and pulled the young Stilinski in and hugged him. Stiles feebly continued to strike as Jackson said, "You do matter Stiles. Something is going on and we are going to find out."

Stiles muttered, "But, He, and her, and kissing." Stiles choked on his words between sobs.

Jackson sighed and said, "I think it's time I introduced you to an old friend of mine. His name is Jack."