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Chapter Three: Max receives the Bite

(morning)

The Pack is waiting for Max and Stiles to come downstairs. Isaac said, "If they don't hurry, we'll be late to meet with the Sheriff."

Just as he said that, they heard Stiles' door open, and then footsteps. They looked up as the Alpha and his Mate came down, and Erica said, "I knew those clothes would fit her."

Max smiled, and said, "I used to wear stuff like this."

Scott said, "I talked to my mom last night, and she said that she'll take you to the mall tonight, and get you some clothes."

Max nodded, and said, "Someone will be with us, right?"

Stiles nodded, and said as he took her hand, "Derek and I are going. I'm not letting you out of my sight."

Derek looked at his phone, and said, "Alright, we'd better get going. I'll follow you to the school. Isaac, Erica and Boyd, you guys ride with me."

They all nodded, and Boyd opened the door. They walked out, and Stiles, Max and Scott got into Stiles' black Jeep, while Derek, Erica, Isaac and Boyd got into Derek's midnight black Camaro. Stiles saw Max look up, so he said, "Are you ok, Max?"

"Yea."

(school)

They drove into the parking lot, and got out of the cars, except for Derek, who said, "I'll be here after practice. You guys be careful."

They nodded, and as Derek drove off, the Sheriff's car pulled into the lot. Stiles said as a man got out, "Max, this is my dad."

Stiles' dad walked over to them, and said, "Hey, son. This must be Max."

She nodded, and looked down as she said, "It's nice to meet you, sir."

He smiled, and said, "It's nice to meet you, too, young lady."

Stiles asked, "Did you get the fake info?"

The Sheriff nodded, and held out a file he had been holding. Stiles took it, opened it, and smiled as he looked at it. Isaac asked, "What is it?"

Stiles looked at his dad, and said, "Oh, this is good."

"I thought you'd say that, son."

Max took the file, and said as she looked at it, "I've gotten all A's for the past seven years?"

The Sheriff nodded, and Erica asked, "And, what's the story?"

Stiles' father looked at her, and said, "She lives with us, because she's in protective custody. Her family was killed, and she was the only witness."

Max looked down, and said, "That's got some truth to it."

She looked up, and said, "Thank you, sir. However, there's one problem with these transcripts."

The man looked at her, and Stiles said, "What is it, Max?"

"I've barely received any education. What if someone asks me a question?"

Boyd said, "At least one of us will be in each class with you. We'll answer for you."

She nodded, and the Sheriff said, "Before we go in there, would you like to tell me who's after you?"

Max looked at Stiles, and he nodded, saying, "It's ok, Max. He just wants to know so he can help."

Max nodded, and said as Stiles took her hand, "My family."

Stiles' dad looked at her, and said, "Did you just say that your family's after you?"

"Yes, sir, the kids I've lived with my whole life."

"What about your parents?"

"We don't have any parents."

They all looked at her, and Isaac said, "You don't have parents?"

She said as she shook her head, "No, we never have. Well, there was a man living with us when we were little, but he died a long time ago."

The Sheriff asked, "Can you tell me why they're after you?"

She felt tears start to come to her eyes, and she squeezed Stiles' hand as she said, "Because I escaped from them. They beat me, and then two of my brothers, they raped me. They almost found me last night. They came to the house."

They all looked at her, because this was the first time she had actually told any of them, except for Stiles, that she had indeed been raped. Stiles' dad said, "So you really are in protective care."

Stiles nodded, and said, "Yes, she is, dad."

His father said, "Don't worry, Max. Everyone right here will do everything they can to make sure you stay safe."

"Thank you, sir."

"Call me Mr. Stilinski."

"Thank you, Mr. Stilinski."

The Pack heard a flutter of wings, and tensed up. When Max felt Stiles tense up and heard him growl beside her, she looked at him, and said, "What is it, Stiles?"

He said as he pulled her closer to him, "Wings…we need to get you inside."

As they rushed up the sidewalk, Max thought she saw the Flock standing in the shadows, watching her. Scott opened the door, and they ran inside. Stiles pulled her to him, and felt her shaking. He whispered, "It's ok, Max. It'll be alright."

She whimpered, "I saw them, they were standing in the shadows."

Mr. Stilinski said, "I think it would be a good time to go to the principal's office, and get you settled in."

Max nodded, and Stiles said, "Scott, go with them. You all know I don't trust Gerard, with him being a hunter. I'm gonna go call Derek, and let him know about the situation outside."

Scott nodded, and Stiles kissed his Mate. He said as he let her go, "I'm right out here. You'll be safe in there with dad and Scott."

She nodded, and the three of them walked toward the principal's office. Stiles pulled out his phone, and dialed Derek's number.

(inside the office)

The principal was sitting behind the desk, while Mr. Stilinski and Max sat in front of the desk, and Scott stood against the wall, scowling at the man behind the desk, arms crossed. The principal said, "I suppose this is the girl you called me about last night, John."

Mr. Stilinski nodded, and said, "Yes, this is Max. Max, this is the principal, Gerard Argent. His grand-daughter, Scott's girlfriend Allison, goes here."

Max nodded, and Gerard said, "Well, miss, John has made me aware of why you're here. You'll be well-protected."

Max nodded again, and said, "Thank you, sir."

He handed her a piece of paper, which she gave to Scott. He read over it, and nodded to her. Gerard asked, "Do we need to beef up security?"

John shook his head, and said, "She'll be well-looked after by her boyfriend and his friends."

The principal raised an eyebrow, and said, "Her boyfriend?"

The Sheriff nodded, and said, "My son, Stiles."

Gerard said, "Ah. Well, miss, it's nice having you join our school."

Max said as the three stood up, "Thank you, sir."

The Sheriff shook his hand, and then they walked out, Scott following them, leaving Gerard standing behind his desk, pursing his lips, thinking, Really, another one of them? I don't like that Stiles boy…or his father…I know they know something about the

werewolves and those Alphas.

He walked around the desk, and closed the door, after catching Stiles giving him a tiny glare.

(with the others)

When the three got to the others, Isaac said as Stiles put his arms around his Mate, "Did everything go smoothly?"

Mr. Stilinski nodded, and said, "Yep, now I've got to get going. It's almost time for work."

They all nodded, and Stiles said, "Ok, thanks, dad. I'll talk to you later."

The Sheriff nodded, and walked out. Stiles looked at Scott, and said, "Well, what's her schedule like?"

Scott answered, "She has Chemistry and Homeroom with you, Algebra with Isaac and Erica, World History with me, and English with Boyd. She has lunch with all of us."

They all nodded, and she said, "I don't know anything about any of that stuff."

Erica said, "Don't worry, Max. We'll answer the questions, so you don't have to."

Max smiled, and nodded, when Stiles said as he looked at the clock on the wall, "Ok, you guys. It's 7:15, so people are gonna start coming in any second. Max, just stay with me. After Homeroom and Chemistry, I'll walk you to your next class, and whoever has the next class with you will walk you to the class after that."

Max nodded, and he looked at the others, who nodded. When his phone rang, he took it out of his pocket, and answered it, saying, "Hello?"

They all heard Derek say, "You guys need to come out here."

"Ok, we'll be out there in a sec."

Stiles hung up, and let go of Max. Taking her hand, they all walked outside. Once they were outside, they walked over to Derek, who was leaning against the wall, holding a piece of paper. Stiles said, "What's up?"

Derek handed Stiles the paper, and he read over it. He growled, and Max said, "What's wrong?"

She took the paper from him, and despite his protests, she read it. We know Max is with you, and we will come for her. She can't run forever. ~F

Erica, who had been reading it over her shoulder, said, "'F'?"

Max whispered, "It means Flock. Derek, where did you find this?"

"Right here, on the ground."

She looked at her Mate, and said, "Stiles, I want the Bite."

"Are you sure?"

She nodded, and said, "I want it, now."

Boyd looked at his phone, and said, "School doesn't start for another hour, and the Bite only needs twenty minutes to take effect."

Stiles nodded, and said, "Ok, we'll go back to the house. Derek, come with us. The rest of you stay here. We won't be long. As soon as the Bite takes effect, we'll be on our way back."

They all nodded, and Max said, "Before we go, I have something to tell you guys."

Boyd said, "What is it?"

"I want to say that I feel safe with all of you, and I want to say thank you for accepting me, and protecting me."

They all smiled, and she smiled back as the three walked back to the Jeep.

(house)

Once they got inside, they went upstairs to Stiles' room. Derek stood outside the door, said as Stiles had Max sit on the bed, "I'll wait out here."

Stiles nodded, and Derek shut the door. Stiles sat beside her on the bed, and she could tell he was nervous, so she said, "Are you ok, Stiles?"

He looked at her, and said, "Max, there's something I didn't tell you about this."

"What is it?"

"Most of the time, a person survives the Bite, but sometimes, it kills them. I just don't want you to…"

She took his hand, and said, "Stiles, it'll be alright. I'll survive, I know I will."

He looked into her eyes, and then he nodded. He slowly leaned in, and she closed her eyes as his fangs came out. He put his hands on her neck, and kissed one side, before sinking his fangs into her skin. She gasped, but didn't try to pull away as she fainted. He gently laid her on the bed, and looked at her. He stood up, and opened the door. Derek took one look into Stiles' wide eyes, and said, "What's wrong, Stiles?"

"What if she doesn't pull through? What if she—? "

Derek put both hands on his shoulders, interrupting him, and said, "Dude, she'll make it. Come on, let's go downstairs and wait."

Stiles nodded, and followed his best friend downstairs. They sat down on the couch, and waited.

(Stiles' room, twenty minutes later)

Max slowly opened her eyes, and felt her neck. She could tell the wound had healed, and she felt the scar. She smiled, and stood up. She went into the connecting bathroom, cleaned up the dried blood, and then brushed her hair using her Mate's brush. She walked back into his room, and picked up a pair of scissors. She went back into the bathroom, and cut her hair, so that it was shoulder-length, instead of half-way down her back. As she continued to look in the mirror, she grinned as she saw her eyes flash the color orange, the color of the Alpha Mate. She walked out of the bathroom, and to the bedroom door. She heard talking downstairs, and she smiled. As she opened the door, the talking stopped. She slowly walked downstairs, and into the living room, where she saw Stiles and Derek staring at her. Stiles stood up from the couch, and went over to her. He pulled her to him, and she said, "I told you that I would be fine."

He pulled away, and kissed her. When they stopped to catch their breathes, he said, "I was so worried."

She smiled as she gripped his neck, and said as her eyes flashed orange, causing him to shiver, "Look, Stiles, I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere."

He nodded, and she asked, "What do you think of my hair? A new me, through and through."

He smiled as he ran his fingers through it, saying, "Even better than before."

Derek said, "Stunning, Max."

She said, as she took her Mate's hand, "Come on, we don't want to be late for school."

Stiles nodded, and Derek said, "I'll follow, just to make sure the area's all clear. Besides, I've gotta patrol, anyway."

The couple nodded, and Derek opened the front door. They walked out, and Stiles and Max got into the Jeep, while Derek got into the Camaro. Right before they drove off, Max kissed her Mate again, tangling her hands into his hair. Derek, who had been watching, honked the horn at them, and they glared back at him. He chuckled when he barely heard the two of them growl.

(school)

They drove into the parking lot, and as they got out, students started to stare at them. They got out, except for Derek, who said, "I'll see you guys later."

They nodded, and he drove off. They walked up the sidewalk, ignoring everyone's whispers and stares, and over to the rest of the Pack, who were smiling. Max said, "Hi, guys."

Erica said, "Now the leather clothes really look great on you. Oh, and the hair was a nice touch."

Max grinned, and said, "Scott, can I have my schedule?"

Scott gave her the paper, saying, "Ok, you guys. We have fifteen minutes. Let's go, and at least try to be on time, for once."

They all walked in, and heard, "Well, well, well, if it isn't the Weirdo Club. It looks like you have a new member."

The Pack turned around, and saw the school's jocks standing in front of them. Stiles said, "What do you want, Nick?"

The boy in the front, Nick, smiled and said, "Who's the new girl?"

Erica scowled, and said, "None of your business."

Max looked at Erica, and smiled as she said, "No, it's alright. I'm not intimidated by these yahoos."

The rest of the Pack smirked as she looked back at Nick, and said, "You got a problem?"

She crossed her arms, and the jock looked at her. She raised her eyebrows, and asked, "What's the matter, big guy? You seem speechless."

The Pack was trying their best not to bust out laughing as the jocks looked at each other. Nick looked back at her, and said as she narrowed her eyes, "Whatever, new girl. It looks like you'll fit right in with these losers. Come on, guys."

As the jocks walked off, Max rolled her eyes, muttering, "Jerks."

Isaac looked at the clock on the wall, and said, "We'd better get to class, you guys. We have eight minutes."

Stiles said, "See you guys at lunch."

As they walked off, Isaac said, "Bye, PM!"

Boyd said, "PM?"

The couple could still hear them as Isaac whispered, "Pack Mom."

Max smiled as she turned to Stiles, and he said, "Wow, so much better than when we met yesterday."

She pushed him up against the wall, and kissed him fiercely, gripping his hair. When she pulled away, she growled playfully, "Like I said, a new me, through and through."

He grabbed her hand, and said as they started to walk towards their Homeroom, "I love this new you."

"Me, too."

They ignored all of the stares and annoying whispers as they walked into their classroom. Max showed the teacher her schedule, and the man nodded. They went to the back row, and sat side-by-side in the corner. Max said, "So, this is a classroom."

Stiles nodded, and she said, "It seems boring."

Once again, her Mate nodded, and said, "Yep, it is."

She looked at him, smirked, and said, "Boy, did I mess your hair up good."

He shrugged, and said, "I'm ok with that."

She looked at the clock above the door, and saw that they still had five minutes. She looked around, and saw that the teacher wasn't in the room, so she got up. She walked around Stiles' desk, and said, "Get up for a second."

Stiles, a little confused, stood up, and she sat on top of the desk, with one foot resting on the little bar connecting the little table to the chair. She said, "Sit."

Stiles sat back down in the desk, and she placed her other foot on his left leg. She leaned over, and said, "It looks like someone has been doing this to you all morning."

She tangled her hands into his hair, and kissed his roughly, earning wide-eyed stares from their classmates. When she pulled away, he smiled, and said, "Yeah, well, that does have some truth to it."

She smirked, and he looked at the clock, saying, "You might want to go sit down. He usually comes back in right about now."

She swung the leg that was resting on his over the desk, and stood up. She sat down in her desk, right as the teacher came in. She looked over at her Mate, and almost laughed, because his hair was so messed up. He looked at her, and asked, "What?"

"Your hair."

"Oh."

"How long are we in this class?"

"Ten minutes, then we go to our next class, which is Chemistry."

"What's this guy's name?"

"Mr. Adams."

The bell rang, and Mr. Adams said as he shut the door, "Well, class, let's welcome the new student. Young lady, stand up and introduce yourself."

Max stood up, crossed her arms, and said as she put all of her weight on one leg, "Max."

As she started to sit down, Mr. Adams said, "Why don't you tell the class something about you?"

She looked at Stiles, and then back at the rest of the class, saying, "You don't wanna mess with me."

(ten minutes later)

The couple walked out of the classroom, hand-in-hand. Stiles said as they walked to their next class, "How are you liking it so far?"

"It's boring, so…not liking it, except for the fact that I get to spend more time with you."

He smiled, and said, "I'll agree with that one, babe."

Looking at him, she raised an eyebrow, and said, "Babe?"

"Thought I'd try it out."

As they walked by a storage closet, she said, "Very nice…babe."

She paused, and then said, "How much time do we have?"

Stiles looked at the clock on the wall, and said, "Three minutes."

"Shoot, no time for a delay to the storage closet. Where's our classroom?"

"It's at the end of the hall."

"Let's hurry, so I can kiss you before class starts."

They ran to their classroom, Max showed the substitute her schedule, and Stiles said as they walked to the back, "I love this sub. She doesn't care what students do, as long as they don't prank her."

She smiled, and said as she sat down, "I think I'll like this woman."

He growled gently, and said, "Did I say you could sit down?"

She smirked, and said, "What are you gonna do about it?"

"Stand up, and I'll show you."

She stood up, and he pushed her against the wall, kissing her roughly. She moaned, tangling her fingers in his hair. When he pulled away, he smiled as his eyes flashed red, making her shiver. He sat down, and smirked as she sat beside him.

(hour and a half later)

They walked out of the classroom, and Stiles said, "I didn't hurt you, did I?"

"What do you mean?"

"When I kissed you before class."

She stopped, causing him to stop, and looked at him. She said, "Babe, I'm one of you, now."

"I know, but—."

She interrupted him by kissing him gently. Pulling away, she smiled, and said, "I promise, you didn't hurt me."

He smiled, knowing that she was telling the truth. He said as he took her hand, "Come on, we don't want you to be late for your next class."

She nodded, and they started walking again.

(after school)

The Pack was walking down the hall, when they heard, "Stiles!"

They whirled around, and Stiles said, "Hey, Jackson."

"What's up, man?"

"On the way to practice."

Jackson nodded, and said as he looked at Max, "Who's this?"

Stiles said as he put his arm around her waist, "This is my Mate, Max."

Max said, "I guess he knows about the werewolf thing, right?"

Stiles nodded, and Jackson said, "I take it you're one, too?"

She smiled, and nodded. Jackson said, "Well, I have to go pick up some stuff. Besides, you guys have to get to practice, or you'll be yelled at…again."

The Pack nodded, and started walking again as he ran off. Max suddenly said, "Stiles, do you feel my wings?"

They all stopped again, and Stiles felt her back. He shook his head, and said, "No, I don't feel them."

"I don't feel the weight of them anymore."

She yelled as she jumped into her Mate's arms, "I don't have wings anymore!"

The others laughed as Stiles picked her up, swinging her around.

(outside)

Erica sat beside Max on the top of the bleachers as they watched the boys practice, saying, "So, how do you feel?"

"Better than I've ever felt."

"Well, I think that we can all see, and smell, how happy you've made Stiles."

Max smiled, and said, "Has he always been this care-free?"

"No, he used to be this shy little boy who didn't want to be an Alpha. The other werewolves his age would tease him, because he was so small. But then, Derek came into the picture. He helped Stiles become who he is today, care-free and very protective."

At that, Max smiled, looking at Stiles, saying, "Well, I am, too."

The two heard, "That's good to hear."

They looked up, and saw Derek standing beside the bleachers, leaning against the rail. Erica said, "What're you doing here so early?"

He shrugged, and said, "Felt like watching the practice."

Max stood up, and said, "I'm gonna go take a walk."

Derek nodded, and she walked down the bleachers. She walked over to the woods, and started walking near the entrance. She heard a twig snap, and looked into the trees. She said, "Hello?"

She heard chuckling, and gasped as Fang and Iggy walked out. She narrowed her eyes, and said, "What are you doing here?"

Iggy said, "You should've known that we'd come looking for you."

She heard Erica shout, "Max!"

She said, "I'm not afraid of you."

Fang smirked, and said as he walked closer to her, pulling out a switchblade, "I don't believe you. Come with us, or your little friends will see you get hurt."

Her eyes widened slightly, but she said, "I will never come with you!"

She heard several pairs of feet running behind her, and before she could stop him, Fang stabbed her. As she fell to the ground, howling in pain as she held her side, they heard Stiles yell, "No!"

He ran to Max, dropping to his knees beside her, taking her into his arms. He glared up at Fang and Iggy, and growled as his eyes turned red, "You just received the death sentence."

Max's eyes turned orange as her wound started to heal. She winced as Stiles said, "Guys, grab them, and take them to the house. Take the Jeep…Erica, Max and I will take the Camaro."

The rest of the Pack nodded, and Derek and Scott grabbed Fang, while Isaac and Boyd grabbed Iggy. They dragged the two struggling boys off, and Stiles said, "Babe, are you alright? What were you doing?"

"I just wanted to take a walk. I didn't realize that they could be in the woods, waiting."

She struggled not to cry as she said, "I'm sorry, Stiles."

"It's ok, sweetheart, it's not your fault."

Both he and Erica could smell the fear coming from her. He said, "Can you stand?"

She nodded, and said as he started to help her stand up, "Yeah."

She grabbed the hand that Erica offered to her, and said, "Thanks."

Erica nodded, and they started to walk, Max's arm around his neck. After a few steps, her knees buckled, and Stiles caught her before she could fall. He picked her up, bridal-style, and Erica said, "Are you ok, Max?"

She nodded, and Stiles said as the Coach walked up to them as they reached the bench, so that Stiles could get his duffel bag. He said as Erica picked up the bag, "Sorry, Coach, but I have to leave a little early."

"What for, and where did your friends go?"

"My girlfriend's just been stabbed, and they took the guys that did it over to my dad at the office. We're taking her to the hospital."

"Alright, are you ok, young lady?"

Max nodded, and the Coach said, "You get her there fast, Stilinski, that's a lot of blood."

As they walked up the hill, he said, "Don't worry, I will."

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