Day 3 is here! This chapter contains a bit more action than the first two, so I hope you like it.
I think I may have messed up some character personalities but hopefully it still works.
Read on my friends!
December 3rd
Danny's day hadn't been going so well. After forgetting his math homework at home and the pop quiz in chemistry he'd needed something good to happen. So when Ethan came walking up to him at lunch holding a candy cane made to look like a reindeer with googly eyes and brown pipe cleaner antlers, it couldn't have been at a better time.
They both smiled as Danny accepted the small, but much appreciated gift from his boyfriend. "Merry Christmas," Ethan said, softly kissing the others cheek. Danny blushed, still not used to public displays of affection, even small ones.
"Thanks," Danny said taking a seat. "You just made my day." Ethan sat next to him at the table where the rest of the group was already gathered. Everyone was engulfed in their own conversations to notice the small interaction that had just occurred but Danny didn't mind. He liked more private moments anyway. He looked around the table and caught Allison's gaze. She gave him a sweet smile then continued her conversation with Lydia.
Isaac stepped up to the group and cleared his throat. It wasn't very loud and no one actually noticed. He tried again, this time a little louder. That got everyone's attention. The group turned to look at the tall blonde.
"We have a small situation," the teen said, motioning to the exit. Everyone looked at him quizzically.
"Can you be a bit more specific," Lydia asked raising an eyebrow.
"Well it's um...snowing." Everyone's face lit up with excitement. "Wait! Before you get all happy it's not good snow."
"How exactly is snow not good," Ethan asked with genuine curiosity.
"Ms. Morrell says it's a Yeti," Isaac explained to the group. "She sent me to get you guys so we could handle it before it gets worse."
"I'm in!" Stiles was on his feet before Isaac even finished his sentence. Scott followed behind him, both eagerly excited to face a snow monster. They turned to the others who followed with varying levels of excitement. Even Lydia looked mildly interested.
Isaac led the group out the front doors of the school. Outside snow was falling in sheets. Already, the entire parking lot was in a blanket of white and the snow didn't seem to be letting up. The group followed Isaac to the where Ms. Morrell was waiting to meet them.
"Oh good you're all here," She said turning to the teens. "Did Isaac fill you in on the situation?"
"Abominable snowman, right," Allison said hooking her arm into Isaac's. "How do we get rid of it?"
"We have to draw it out first." Ms. Morrell led the teens to a large pile of wood and what looked to be garbage. She took a lighter out of her pocket, flipped it open, and tossed it onto the pile. It immediately burst into flames, heating up the surrounding area.
"Question," Aiden said raising his hand. "Why did you just light a large pile of garbage on fire?" Ms. Morrell smiled slyly.
"The snow monster seeks to eliminate heat. The fire will draw it out so we can kill it," She explained while throwing more wood and trash onto the pile.
"Should have brought marshmallows," Stiles joked causing the others to giggle.
"So how do you kill an abominable snowman anyway," Scott asked.
"We burn it." Ms. Morrell pointed to the three cans of gasoline at her feet. "Allison do you have a bow?"
Allison nodded. "It's in my car I'll be right back." She took of jogging for her car with Isaac in tow. Ms. Morrell turned to the others and started giving everyone jobs to do. By the time Allison returned, they had formulated a plan.
It wasn't long before the creature arrived and the plan was put into action. The Yeti appeared in a mini blizzard, the ground freezing under its feet. The beast was a good 8 feet tall with a body like a large gorilla. It was entirely covered in snow-white fur that shimmered with to the flames, the glow from the fire reflecting off its frozen fur. It raised its large fist filled with snow ready to slam it onto the fire when the group attacked.
"NOW!" Ms. Morrell yelled, signaling Scott, Isaac and the twins to jump out from behind the bleachers. The tackled the beast to the side causing it to tumble over. Ethan yelled out in pain when the creature managed to grab his leg, causing frost to spread across his jeans.
"Stiles, Lydia let's go," Morrell said leading the teens towards the beast. They each carried a can of gasoline in their hand. Lydia began pouring near the creatures feet while Stiles and Ms. Morrell took the torso and head. The creature began moving to get up but Danny took a plank of wood with one end on fire and smacked it in the ribs causing it to fall down again.
The Yeti was angry now and the snow turned into a blizzard around them. The wind picked up and the snow fell faster. The cold bit the exposed skin on the humans, even the wolves naturally higher body heat was barely holding out. Stiles yelled when they had emptied their cans of gasoline.
"Allison shoot it!." An arrow wrapped in gasoline soaked cloth was shot through the flames towards the Yeti. As the arrow passed through the fire it too caught flame. The second it touched the beast's soaked fur the creature burst into a walking flame. The snowman roared in pain before melting into a puddle of water. The blizzard slowed to a slow snow fall and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well," Ethan gasped. "That happened." Everyone laughed. Danny was at his side, inspecting his leg. The limb had suffered from mild frost bite but it was already healing.
"We still have twenty minutes for lunch," Isaac said. "Guess we should clean this mess up." He pointed to the large bonfire that was starting to die down.
"Don't worry about that, just let it burn out," Ms. Morrell said stoking the flames.
"What about the snow," Lydia asked. "Will it go away?"
Morrell nodded, "The effects of the Yeti should wear off in a few days. Until then it will snow for a bit so we may as well enjoy it."
"You know what that means," Stiles said falling into the snow. "SNOW ANGELS!" The others laughed and joined their friend. They started a snowball fight as well but the bell rang signaling the end of lunch. Everyone returned to their classes, excited to enjoy the snow more after school.
Derek sat in his newly finished house, the fire-place slowly warming up the room. It was six o'clock, so the rest of the pack would be showing up soon. He was excited for them to see the new house and to inform them of his Christmas plans. While waiting for the others to show up Derek thought of the past few months.
With nothing threatening Beacon Hills Derek was able to relax and he'd even been able to grow closer to his pack. He and Cora returned only a month after they'd left, missing Beacon Hills too much to stay away too long. Scott was the new Alpha but he was young and inexperienced and he often looked to Derek for advice. The older man enjoyed this and the weight of the alpha off of shoulders was a relief.
Cora had made friends with the pack as well. Derek was glad. With her starting School next semester he was happy that the pack would look out for her. Just then the door opened and in stepped Scott and Stiles, followed quickly by Isaac, Allison and Lydia.
Stiles whistled as he took in the scenery. "Wow Derek nice place. And it's not even an abandoned warehouse or train station. I'm impressed."
"Yeah, this place is awesome!" Isaac was grinning like an idiot looking at the newly rebuilt house.
"Thank you Isaac. And shut up Stiles," said Derek jokingly. He and Stiles had been getting along better now. Stiles like that Derek could match his wit and sarcasm. Something he liked to call Derek's hidden talents. While Derek enjoyed the teens awkward sense of humor that sometimes was legitimately funny.
Stiles shrugged then fell onto the new couch. "Comfy," he said snuggling into the cushions. "I could sleep on this."
"No. I don't need your drool all over my cushions." Derek said throwing a pillow at the teens face. Stiles caught the pillow and stuck his tongue out at the older boy. Danny walked into the house next, followed by the twins. All three of them remarked how nice the new house looked. Derek thanked them all then asked them to sit down. He yelled up the stairs for Cora and Peter to join them. They quickly came down and joined the pack in the living room.
"Alright, now that everyone's here I have some news. First, as you can see the house is finished the only thing that needs to be finished is the bedrooms need to be painted. That being said." Derek reached into his pocket and pulled out several keys. "You all have a room here, whether you need it or not, you're all pack and that means you're all family." Derek passed a key to everyone in the room.
Everyone took a key and looked at Derek wide-eyed. No one knew what to say, not even Stiles had a sarcastic remark. They all knew what this meant. Each and every one of them had Derek's trust and a place in his family. Isaac was especially touched.
"Aww nephew, when did you get so sentimental," Peter cooed. Derek shot him a glare, but continued speaking.
"Second, I want to have Christmas here, at the new house, to celebrate. Would you all be okay with that?" Everyone immediately said yes and had no objections. Derek was happy. He had a new family a new home. It had been a long time since he'd felt complete but Derek knew he had a place he belonged now.
"I guess all that's left is to go Christmas shopping for decorations and such. Any volunteers?" Stiles, Isaac and Lydia's hands all shot up into the air. "Okay I guess that settles it then. Tomorrow I'll take us shopping and we can get what we need. Deal?"
"Deal!" the three said in unison.
What did you think? I'm not gonna lie to you guys, I struggled a bit with this chapter especially near the end but I like a happy Derek.
Next chapter Derek, Stiles, Lydia, and Isaac go shopping and the pack decorates the house. Stay tuned.
Please review and tell me what you think and if you have any ideas for Christmas activities! Happy Holidays!
