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Chloe POV (Still? yep.)
I couldn't believe he hadnt said anything, then let me step right into it. I stared into his emerald eyes daring him to come up with an excuse for his actions. His reply was a simple shrug as if to say Didn't think it was important.
I stared back at him my gaze telling him that it wasnt a sufficent answer. His eyes pleaded his case, looking like the whipped puppy that knew he had done wrong but didnt want his punishment. I simply glared at him my furry rolling off me in waves, but his pleading eyes made my resolve falter but i was determind to stay strong this time; maybe for an hour or so.
I heard a slight cough and felt a warmth spread over my cheeks when i realised i had just been having a straing war with Derek, i mumbled my apologies before elbowing him in the stomach when turning to face the others.
I was about to open my mouth to give them our tale when my skin started to itch. i scratched absently at it then went on to tell them before a sudden hot flush over took me. My skin rippled. Damn. Time to change, again.
"Urm.. Derek." I whispered quielty as if not to scare the rippling skin. At the puzzled frowns i held up my arm a look of realisation took over their faces. I glanced back at the cage it was ruined, they wouldn't make me change in there; would they?
Seeing my predicament Jeremy muttered some words to Derek i was too pre occupied trying to stop myself scratching at my moving skin, by clenching and un clenching my fists.
I didn't notice i had left the house until Derek gently helped me to the ground after i had removed my clothes the embarassment of the moment was lost on me once the change took over. I willed it to happen, breathing through it the pain wasn't as sharp as the first time it now felt like a wave of pins and needles pass though me starting from the tips of my fingers to my toes.
After i had changed i flopped gracelessly to the floor panting as if i had ran a mile. Derek whispered he would be right back walking a way whilst stripping himself of clothing i realised he was going to change as well. Quietly i followed him, then lay outside the thicket he had crouched in, he was the most vunderable at this stage and i wasnt leaving his side.
I tried not to whince as i heard his muffled sounds of pain from his transformation, i whined quielty poking my head through the bush to give him some comfort. The final stage made his back arch and dropped him to the floor like i had done earlier, panting.
Silently i went over and lay beside him, trying to give him some comfort he was still larger then me in wolf form but i didnt care. His green eyes had been closed until i lay next to him he looked over alerted for a second before realising it was me.
I gave a huff, Expecting someone else?
He rolled his eyes at me giving a chortle which i interepreted as one of his chuckles. He got up before circling me then laying back down curling around me as to block the wind. I rolled my eyes before curling up close to him nuzzling is neck with my muzzle he returned my gesture then grunted at me Sleep. I tried to nod it was awkward i tried my best; ignoring his lughing chortle as we both closed our eyes and i slept for the first time in a while dreamless.
Awaking from my nap i got up and stretched careful not to wake up Derek who looked like he needed the sleep. I made to walk beyond Derek and his eyes snapped open growling slightly at me as he stretched and yawned away our nap.
I gave him my best puppy eyes, laying on the floor head on poors looking up at him. He gave him i could tell from his eyes he made his way over to me before he could reach me i darted away from him. He looked puzzled at my movement i couldnt contain my laughter, he frowned slightly at me before darting after me. I avoided him narrowly being too caught up with my laughter.
We played "chase/tag" in wolf form going further into the woods. We wrestled well more like tumbled and rolled over each other; we landed in a ball of black and blonde fur, content to just lay there with each other next to the stream we had landed by. Patiently i waited until he was comfortable then gave him a slight shove that caught him of guard as he tried to steady himself his back leg slid on the mud near the stream and sent him plummeting into the pool of water.
Having fell in on his back all his fur was wet when he sat glaring at me in the middle of the stream. I couldn't help it before it knew it i was rolling around on the floor making a chuffed noise which i suppose was my laughter. Flipping over on my stomach i timidly crawled my way over to where Derek was still sat in the stream but had presented his back to me. Trying to be as quiet as possible i managed to get to the edge without even a twitch of his ear; counting down in my head i readed myself for launch. 3 tail raised high in air wiggling, 2 eyes locked on target and 1 air borne. Just as i was about to land on him, Derek moved letting my land with a small splash in the stream next to him.
I glared at him but knowing i deserved it didnt do much other then grumble and climb onto a dry patch of grass being streamed with light from the sun - to dry off. My eyes were closed before Derek even exited the stream giving me a look that showed his amusement clearly. I felt his warmth join mine a moment later and moved to be closer to him but stopped letting my senses overwhelm me.
I stood up, looking at Derek who seemed to have fallen asleep i wondered how much sleep he had lost in those five days. He looked so peaceful sleeping even in wolf form i was staring at him before a sound made me twirl my head searching for the source of it.
I caught a blur of gold fur through the leaves of bush, a growl worked its way up through my throat burstin out before i realised i had made a sound. Derek didnt even stir which worried me. I made a mental note to ask Simon and Tori about that when i next saw them.
Luckily i had the wind on my side meaning i could smell the other werewolf before i actually saw he was there. My brain seemed to link it to the dashing blonde that could of been Derek in an older blonder version because they both wore a scowl and chose not talk unless it was vital. I had only met him briefly before he was ordered by Elena to go and help Nick and someone called Antionio with the kids.
Clayton, was his name. He was the person who supposedly had a fancy for chainsaws, the pictures that another werewolf had shown Derek telling him that was why they 'non-pack' werewolves stayed off their turf. The horrid image had been etched into my skull unable to forget no matter how hard i had tried.
The golden wolf with blue eyes emerged through the bush after being spotted i sat infront of Derek guarding him from Clay, i was curious why was he watching me with the same equal confusion clear on his face. He made a step towards Derek, he was getting too close for my liking i growled at him. He stopped as if suprosed by me, he gave me a look that showed some amusement i just stared back at him leveling him glare for glare.
He seemed to be working something out, coming to a conclusion he moved. However, instead of moving forward he made to go around me i shifted slightly annoyed with his game but trying to prevent Derek from waking then trying to fight Clay. He kept changing sides it tookk me at least two lunges to remember a simlilar action as this, Liam. He had tried to get a reaction from Derek by lunging for me now Clay was doing the same. I had had enough i locked my legs and growled at him but didnt move when he did, he soon figured out that i wasnt going to play his game anymore.
The sound of a car broke through my attention, the rattling noise of the car sounded vaguelly familiar but i couldn't remember why. Clay was lisening to the noise as well, glanced at me then at Derek. I tilted my head in a silent question he seemed to understand and shrugged his shoulders awkardly then darted off to the left. Leaving me and Derek alone finally. I jolted him awake even if i didnt want to but i couldnt just leave him in the open.
He yawned and stretched he didnt seem annoyed at me waking him but i could still see that his eyes were red but then feeling the need to change back we walked lazily to our respected bushes I waiting whilst he changed i did not want to leave him when he was most vunderable, especailly after the little glare down with Clay.
As soon as he was dressed i darted into my own changing area, the change came quickly quite quick actually, quicker then i would of deemed possible after being there for Derek.
"I heard a car, i wanted to know who was here." i explained as we walked back to the house.
Jeremy and Jaime was there to greet us when we exited the protection of the trees shadows, i heard a muffled voice which i recognised a voice that made me start, the feeling of dread spread through me.
"Dad and Lauren." Derek exhaled smiling, before starting to lead me to the front of the house; almost like he had forgotten the other people. I jerked him back and gave a pointed look at Jeremy to which he sighed but remained by my side.
"Go on, i'm sure Mr Bae and Dr Fellows could inform us on this topic as well." i flinched slightly at the tilte of my Aunt still not completly comfortable with her role. I smiled my thanks then dragged Derek behind me to where Kit and Lauren where now exiting their vechile.
I frowned slightly when he stopped then shuffled back a pace after releasing my head and looked at the ground guiltly as Aunt Lauren approached. The alteration in his attitude annoyed me. Why was he acting this way with Aunt Lauren? I wasnt left long to ponder in my thoughts as i was vertually cut off from my oxygen supply as Aunt Lauren engulfed me inm a tight hug.
"C-can't...b-breathe." i uttered whilst gently unwinded her arms and standing next to Derek once again. I swore i saw Lauren's eyes flash at my motion but she quickly hid it under a smile that seemed somewhat forced to me. Simon and Tori had ran out the house on the information that Kit was here. He was occupied hugging Simon and asking if they were all ok.
"We are all fine Kit," I said as i hugged him giving him a kiss on the cheek before whispering low enough that even a werewolf couldn't hear me, "Even Derek." He nodded slightly knowing my meaning. He mumbled a quick thank you in the same volume before releasing me.
"How did the case go?" I asked curious as to why they weren't already here by the time i awoke; judging by my Aunt's discomfort i could tell that she was the key part in that why.
We chatted about the case, carefully avoiding the actual reason why we where here. I resisted sighing for what felt like the hundreth time as i saw Aunt Lauren try to make a sly look at me for what wasnt the first time since i had walked out the front door. We were still all talking out by the car, the Pack though hidden was giving the illusion of privacy even if they could hear snippets.
"Aunt Lauren." I snapped making her jump and blush, "I. Am. Fine. No broken bones. No permenant brain damage. I'm fine, it's all fine." Her eyes narrowed at me a snort came out of her nose, she gave Derek a dirty look one feeled with such hate that even Tori flinched.
"Hold on there Lauren." Tori said drawing my Aunts attention away from Derek before i said anything i might regret. "You might want to check your facts before you course something you dont want to." I was confused but my Aunt paled dramatically, was Tori blackmailing her ? i was oddly impressed but what was the blackmail material? Derek shifted awkwardly next to me and Simon wouldnt meet my gaze and Kit clapped his hands making Aunt Lauren jump Tori didnt even try to hide her amused look i just rolled my eyes this was everyday life now.
"Mr Bae, im Jeremy Denvers and this is Jamie Vegas." Jeremy introduced himself appearing on the porch of the house just in time i would say. Jamie gave a semi shy smile compared to the full watt grin that was mostly present in her Tv interviews or live performances; i know because Tori dragged me to see her after the her whole 'Dad' bomb was dropped.
"Christopher Bae nice to meet you please call me Kit though." Aunt Lauren still looked perplexed and her face was quite sombre compared to the smiles of reassurance which had been present since we had been on the run.
"Lauren Fellows." She introduced herself with forced civilty i was embarassed for her, but Jeremey just nodded understanding clear in his eyes as his face remained the unemmotive mask that Derek's sometimes did. He was conversing easily with Kit telling him what had happened so far and informing Aunt Lauren that medically i was fine. Stealing a glance at Dereks face i noticed he was listening intently to what Jeremy was saying and physically relaxed when i was declared all clear, i nudged him slightly getting his attention towards me.
"I. Am. Fine. Stop worrying mother hen." i whispered before tip toeing to kiss softly the corner of his jaw.
He nodded before subcoming to my touch; smiling down at me he cupped my face trailing his finger over my cheek he leaned in, lips brushing mine in a sweet tortious quick kiss before anyone could comment. Withdrawing he had a promising glint in his eye i mouthed tease at him which he replied with a soft chuckle, sticking my tongue out at him like a child i followed the rest into the house where we would spill our secrets.
"So let me get this straight," Elena started."You started seeing ghosts. Got shipped to a supernatural lock up bin for experiments gone wrong. Then escaped only to be recaptured after your Aunt handed you back to the scientists that experimented on you in the first place."
Elena paused as Lauren made argumentive noises whilst Tori just nodded, "Yep, basically." I rolled my eyes at this, i had forgiven her and that was the end of it.
"She realised her mistake." was all i muttered before Elena continued.
"Ok, she made a mistake then you managed to escape again this time with Tori. You guys then travelled to this safe house looking for Andrew? Found out he wasnt there but was attacked by a group of people you thought were the edison group but was the anti edison group. Under this assumption you went to this Andrew's safe house." Her tone was becoming more incredilious as if she couldnt believe what she was saying.
"Long story short. Good guys were bad. Bad guys killed the good; sold us back to lab. Chloe made the Lab go boom then we found Kit and have been on the run since give or take just skimming over the details and ignoring the insignificant adventures since." Tori put bluntly when it was clear that Elena was too confused to continue.
Jeremy had sat silently listeing to the whole story even after Tori had explained it another time when Elena had joined them. Jaime was looking at me with sympathetic eyes and i hadnt even told her about the graveyard fiasco.
"We know its hard to beileve, trust us we think its some strange dream and anyday we are going to wake up back in Lyle House to realise it was just a side effect of the medication." Simon shrugged as if it could actually be possible.
"We'll let you talk. Kids?" Kit called as he retreated out the front door Lauren a few steps infront of him pratically running to the car as if she was being chased by wild animals. I was the slowest to leave the room i needed to tell them something i wasnt sure Derek would actually want them to know yet. I waited until i heard him talking to Simon adn Tori outside before begining.
"We actually where on our way here." i explained to them trying to get them to understand that this threat wasnt over and it wasnt to be taken lightly. They perked up at that interested in what i had to say.
"We heard a rumour that one of you had been captured, over eight years ago if im correct?" it sounded like a question to my own ears, the way that Elena tensed i suspected it was either her or Clay.
"That facility was destroyed," Elena stated with an edge to her voice which told me exactly who had been captured.
"I know that, just like i know the Edisons groups main lab was destroyed but it wasnt their only building. There are different branches, different areas. The information that we.. obtained was that the men that captured you were from the early stages of the Edison group that were rejected and thrown out becuase they couldn't give the group anything they already had." i paused trying to control my emotions whilst giving them time to digest the information i had just given them whilst trying to hear what Derek was doing he seemed to be talking in a hushed tone trying to calm Simon down who sounded like he was about eady to start shouting. From the room in the house i couldnt see them but i didnt worry myself about it that much they all had good control over themselves now unlike when we first had ran away.
"They bid there time trying to prove their worth to the group, they did these by taking supernaturals hoping to show they could he capture well re capture the experiments that had escaped the experiment like Derek, Rae and Simon the ones whose parents got them out when they realised how bad it got." i stopped i didnt need to continue they new we werent lying bu they just needed the time to digest it and try to figure out what they were going to with the knowledge.
I nodded before leaving them in peace, i followed my nose to the kitchen standing silently watching as Clay prepared food for Logan who was hovering at his side trying to help with the cooking. I smiled wondering if Derek would be similiar to Clay when he was older, in somes ways i wanted him to but i wanted him to be more social, like that was actually going to happen.
"Hey Chloe," Logan said when he noticed me watching me he didnt bombared me with questions like Kate did but was reserved and asked intelligent questions.
"Hey i thought you was tryin' to get Tori to show you her 'swirl of lights' to see if she actually could do it." i couldnt help smile at it, Tori was great with the twins who knew? Clay had tensed at my voice but was avoiding my eye as he placed a plate full of food.
"You hungry Blondie?" he asked still not looking at me as he cracked another egg into the pan.
"Names Chloe not Blondie and your blonder then me." I replied avoiding the question and rambling, i didnt trust him enough to be sure that he wouldnt poison my food.
"Sure Blondie still doesnt say if your hungry," his southern drawl just irratated me thankfully i was saved from answering from the flustered entrance of Kate.
"Chloe. Simon said you have to calm her down." She blurted out in a rush, Clay was alert confused at the sudden distress of his child.
"Stop who hun?" he asked whilst i left the room already knowing who she meant.
"Tori." her answer floated back to me as i reached the front door exposing myself to the scene that was now playing by the car.
The scene was chaotic at best. Tori was standing in the middle looking completly indifferent as if bored by the whole events; except the fire in her eys and sparks at her fingertips showed the extent of her fury. I didnt have to wonder long who had caused it. Suspended in mid air was Aunt Lauren. Kit and Simon were arguing about something but over the yelling coming from the suspended figure i couldn't focus on what they were saying.
"Derek," i warned as he was taking a step towards Tori, he was flung back by a knock back. "Told you, fuck." i muttered absently as i heard Clay step behind me with Elena and Jeremy, great now we were the Pack's entertainment.
I stepped off the porch advancing towards Tori not getting far before the words of what my Aunt was saying hit home.
"Your out of control. Dangerous. I knew i should of left with Chloe a long time ago. I knew nothing good would of come of it. Now, its too late i promised Jenny i would keep her safe if anything happened to her. I couldnt even do that. For fuck sake, her best friend is an out of control gentically witch who couldn't give a flying fuck about what happens to anyone else aslong as she is safe-"
"Chloe is one of the most important people to me, i would protect her with my life. i at least give a shit if she's happy. i accept her for what she is, you cant get past the fact that your ignorant chloe grew up and she no longer needs a loser Aunt that judges her and is basically holding her down." Tori snapped back i flinched at their words; each was being unreasonably cold but i couldnt help but side with Tori.
"You little shit, you know nothing. He is dangerous he cant contol his anger he broke a kids back then man-handled her when things didnt go his way. Her happiness is a price to pay over her life." Derek didnt seem shocked at my Aunt Laurens declaration but i could tell it stung, he felt guilty for many things making him rememer how he acted in the begining wasnt going to help him.
I snapped out of my sudden transfixtion i needed to end this little scene, closing my eyes i focused on my power not summoning or banishing just focusing enough that she couldn't hurt me. I felt my pendant start to glow as i advanced i stood between my Aunt and Tori.
"Chloe leave it alone this is between me and Lauren." her snarl was worthy of a werewolf but it didnt deterr me at all.
"Tori." i spoke softly getting her attention back towards me. "I know your angry, believe me its ok what was said has been said but it's not worth the relapse its causing."
I spoke quietly trying to get her to understand, shouting never worked with Tori she had had enough of that from her mother, i saw the spark dying in her eyes i could see the resolve was trying to break.
"Tori, think of all the shopping you would miss re training. All the sales missed becuase you have to re do what you have done, over what? Some juvenile insults about who?" i asked curious to how this all began hopefully it hadnt got that far that she couldnt remember why she had started her fit.
"You and Derek, well all of us. She called us all monsters and blamed Derek for what happened to you." Tori spoke quietly so quietly that only i could hear her well me and Derek who was cautiously advancing, i shook at my head at him glaring at him until he stopped.
"It doesnt matter we know thats not true. Tori?" My calm tone was soothing her slowly she glared daggers at Lauren before noddig slightly at my statement. "You need to let her down. Gently please." i added knowing that Tori would just drop her from where she was hanging.
"Tori i'm serious i dont want to have to knock you on your ass like last time." I reminded her she chuckled darkly before slowly lowering Lauren back to the floor without muttering any incarnation i might add.
"That was a lucky shot i could of handled it," Tori muttered i realised she still needed to vent so i present her with a challenge.
"You think so?" I asked a taunting tone returning to my voice. Lauren now lowered to the floor seemed to finally take in her surroundings and had the good sense to look embarrased. Derek looked alarmed at my new tactic he made to move forward but i glared at him telling him to stay he started to pace not coming closer but pacing hard enough people would think he was creating a path.
"I know so Chlo," Tori returned understanding where i was going and a sly smirk was playing on her face.
"I have a few tricks tho. Think you can beat me ?" i goaded smiling fully now, mostly at the shocked expression of Clay, Elena, Jeremy and Jaime at my sudden actions. Derek was grumbling about me being the death of him and Kit was trying to talk to Lauren.
"This is not going to end well for your ego Tori," Simon said before resigning himself to sit on the floor and watch the 'duel' unfold.
"Are you ready?" Tori asked a questioning glance at me to ensure i knew what i was doing. "Okay then you might want to duck." Tori adviced the werewolves and necromancer before she threw her first fireball.
"Duck?" Elena asked not seeing any reason to. Until the ball of fire aimed at me bounced off an invisible field surrounding me, the one i had created to protect myself during summonings.
The ball of flying fire bounced off hitting the barrier at an angle which rebounded towards the werewolves but stopped after Tori recalled it to her hands.
"She always misses the first one." Tori muttered sighing. "Still got to practise that one. Now for the onslaught."
Derek didnt like this part and his pacing was continous though he made no move to come closer knowing it would distract me if i had to worry about him getting hurt. Tori flung ball after ball at me orientating from fire to energy to light, after the first fire ball had gone awol i managed to do a little trick which i learnt thanks to my witch friend as the balls reached my barrier i was able to stop them dead and what appeared to everyone else absorb the balls but all i actually did was kill them with the energy my barrier created, too strong and it bounced back.
I felt my barrier bulking up it was ready to blow.
"Now i'd advice you to duck." I called in advance as i could feel my control on my power wave slipping. Derek and Tori dropped to the ground quickly after my declaration. Kit dragged Lauren down quickly, Simon as already on the floor. The force of releasing the shield made a wooshing sound but thankfully didnt break/ shatter anything.
Thankfully the Pack had taken head of my warning and had dropped quickly after they had seen Tori and Derek do so. I looked carefully no causalties this time, good.
"Fell better?" I asked whilst giving Tori a hand up she nodded before giving me a tight hug whilst telling me she was sorry for loosing her temper.
"You still need to work on letting it go Chlo," Derek grumbled before securing me in the ring of his arms looking down at me with his disapproving scowl. Sticking my tongue out at him i gave him a hug which was what he needed well that and a sweet kiss to show him i was sorry.
"I know, i know but you try killing energy bolts, fire balls and what not whilst channelling your power so you dont accidently raise any dead and then be able to let it go without any repracautions. When you do that then you can tell me what to work on." He grumbled at me but smiled he was proud of how much control i now had and i knew it.
i stole another kiss before Tori started making gagging noises i sighed and Derek loosened his grip on my waist.
"Enough PDA's guys seriously no need to rub it in." Simon declared but he was smiling as was Tori but the Pack looked grim.
"What are to do about Lauren?" Tori asked openly curious as to what i deemed a suitable fate to my disloyal Aunt. I shrugged i was unsure what to do glancing at Derek i could see he looked at her with dislike, whatever she had said about me had now lost the little bit of respect she had obtained in Dereks opinion in the last two years.
"We'll deal with that later, when we go home." At the mention of home Derek and the others shifted uncomfortable they really hated keeping secrets from me and tried not to make a habit of it but when they did it made them act like this.
"I'm not going home am i?" i asked, in answer i got a round of head shakes i nodded tiredly the energy wave always took a lot out of me.
I prodded Tori towards my aunt giving her a pointed look, she sighed dramatically.
"I apologies Lauren for loosing my temper and using my powers against you in anger. However i dont retract any of my statements i meant all of them." Tori glared at her daring her to argue but when no argument returned i exhaled in relief and slung back into Dereks chest letting him support me momentarily before hauling myself up.
"How did you do that?" i looked over to Jaime who was asking the question, i wasnt sure how to answer becuase i didnt quite know myself.
"I don't know exactly. I didn't know i could stop a witches magic until Tori tried scorching a ghost and it bounced off my barrier." I shrugged slightly before adding that it could of been a side effect to my gentic alterations. Jaime nodded slightly
"I need to go book a room in the motel." Kit said suddenly addressing me and Derek knowing we would be the ones to worry. "I'll take Lauren with me, i'll be as quick as i can i'm sorry for imposing my children on you this long Mr Danvers." he send it with a smile but his words were sincere enough.
"You do realise that a firball would hurt the ghost right?" Jamie asked seeking reassuarance that we didnt condone Toris actions. Whilst Jeremy nodded in response to Kit who now was herding Lauren to the car.
"Well yeah i know that but not all of them realise it at first and this particular ghost had been giving chloe grief- yes i know you were banishing it but still my firball got him to scarper pretty quickly, didnt it." Tori retorted seeing my expression, Derek sighed behind me if i saw his face i would of guest he was doing his disapproving scowl, yep there it was his trade mark as recognisable as Simons quick smiles that hid the deeper emotion within.
I yawned, god i was tired. i snuggled more into Derek letting my eyes close for a second letting is warmth surround me.
Elena POV.
What had these kids gone through? They didnt seem emotionally scared but they seemd wary and cautious i would say personally a bit of caution in kids nowadays is good but not to the extent that they had. After Chloe had left the room telling us that they had actually been travelling towards us it seemed kind of ironic.
"We need to inform the council." i deduced out loud Jeremy was probably three steps ahead of me like always but it made me feel better to openly talk through the descision.
"Lucas? Will he know what the cabals are doing this?" Jamie asked looking at Jeremy; he stayed silently internally mulling something over before repsonding.
"No, Lucas hasnt been involved in the Cabals for very long for them to trust him. Especially the St Clouds they are the most ruthless if you take into account that they are the smallest out of the others." he explained logically.
A cabal? I just couldnt believe it. Of course they each want to dominate the world but not enough to do dangerous experiments that might expose us.
"There not lying." Jamie stated the obvious, "but we cant really do anything to help them, not anymore, well unless the Edison group comes back online."
I felt myself nodding along to her statement it was true we couldnt do anything escpieally as everything had been done in the past.
"If they changed the genteics in their DNA we need to know what they changed for Derek and what this might mean for Chloe." i muttered now pacing the room, damn the poor girl couldnt get a rest.
"I already suggested to Derek that it would be wiser if Chloe was left in the protection of the Pack. He didnt take that well, reminds me of Clay a bit when he was that age." Jeremy smiled at the memory. Good to know Clay was always anti-social, i sighed. "He finally relented when i reminded him that he would be with her as well. His very protective, like Clay as well."
"Dont let him hear you saying that. He keeps muttering that if you would let him he would finish the Cain." I muttered before getting more comfortable in my seat.
"I know. He could be a Cain i suppose; his got the same build but i cant decipher if his scent has the Cain gene becuase his masked with Chloe." Jeremy agreed we sat in compatable silence expect for Jeremy rubbing the back of his neck, before i heard the rush of steps, Kate probably going to badger Clay into cooking her dinner even though he asked her if she was hungry before cooking Logan something. I supressed an eye roll she had him twisted around her little finger he was the push over i was the hard ball, ironic really if you considered what muts thought of us.
I heard Kate talking rapidly to someone, Chloe. Jeremy was already up and alert his extra senses helped out when someone was in danger. Her wpords where meant by Clays confused drawl and a rush of feet which i deciephered to be Chloe's.
"Tori." Kate said. Tori? What was wrong with Tori? Well aside from the bitchy attitude, she cared for the little pack of misfits that had bonded over their experiences.
"Stay there. Kate i mean it." Clay growled at her, he was serious it was the tone that made her listen it always did. I met Clay in the hallway.
"Whats wrong?" I asked before following him out the house.
"Told you, fuck." Chloe muttered before descending the steps. Derek had just been thrown backwards in what i assumed was a knock back spell from the witch in the centre. Clay made to move i grabbed his arm slightly to stop him, we didnt need to involve us unless they couldnt handle it.
Lauren, Chloes nervous aunt was supended in mid-air. My guess was again the tall, tan brunette who's fingers had sparks on them.
"Well this can't be good." i muttered before releasing Clay who inturn tried to step inbetween Jeremy and the oddly calm faced waste. I wasnt paying attention to what the witch or the suspended Doctor was saying i was focusing on Derek and Chloe's body language, she still hadnt learnt to control the change and he was looking ready to explode.
They seemed to have a glaring match as she placed herself infront of the witch, hell the blue eyes blonde may have been a werewolf but even Clay didnt seem to like her being in harms way, huh i would ask him later what had changed.
Chloe seemed to be able to distinguish the flame of Tori and her Aunt was lowered actually gently to the floor, before she moved quickly to stand behind Kit. Derek and his brother was looking daggers at the short women.
""I have a few tricks tho. Think you can beat me ?" Chloe asked a huge grin on her face i could feel my mouth drop open thankfully i wasnt the only one stunned. Derek seemed relative calm as if his mate threatening a witch was going to help the situation. He was grumbling about Chloe being the death of him and Kit was trying to talk to Lauren.
"This is not going to end well for your ego Tori," Simon said before resigning himself to sit on the floor just watching. Was i the only one concerned for the girls life? She had clearly lost all sense.
"Are you ready?" Tori asked, was she actually going to try to harm her friend. Well shit, i really hoped they were bluffing. "Okay then you might want to duck."
"Duck?" I asked now defiently confused at their antics. Tori threw a fireball, just threw it no incarnation like Savannah did, no mental time to prepare just threw it. Now that was what they meant when they said Tori was powerful. I was still mentally swearing at the others of the group who let Tori do this. Derek had stopped his insensive pacing to watch in growing concern as the ball of magic progressed to Chloe. Then it bounced. Bounced? It rebounded of something that was a few feet infront of Chloe, i heard Dereks exhale but had to quickly duck to avoid the fireball that almost hit my face.
"Sorry." Tori muttered before the ball bomeranged to her waiting hand.
"She always misses the first one." Tori continued sighing. "Still got to practise that one. Now for the onslaught."
I could only just register the feeling of relief before understanding Tori's words. Onslaught! Was she joking the first one had to be a fluke. That had to be the working of the sorcerers but it wasnt. Simon was lying on floor playing with grass not even paying attention as Chloe was attacked by the witch. Kit was still trying to talk to a rather pissed of Lauren and he wasnt even watching what was happening. So that meant that Chloe was the only one that could prevent it. How?
As i watched i saw Derek continue his pacing, he was making a pointless trail but he never got any closer to them. i watched well marvelled it was pretty sareal, thats coming from a werewolf. Tori flew different coloured balls ones that i didnt know the name of, Chloe and what i was calling her little bubble seemed to absorb them, one by one well sometimes three at a time.
"Now i'd advice you to duck." Chloe called her face was strained. Derek and Tori dropped to the ground quickly after she warned. Even Kit dragged Lauren down quickly, Simon as already on the floor. I checked to make sure that Logan and Kate wasnt anywhere.
I grabbed Clays arm dragging him down with me in unison with Jeremy tugging Jaime down. The force of wind whipped past me making a wooshing sound. Well that was an interesting experience.
"We need to inform the Council today." i uttered whilst getting back to my feet. Jamie nodded her agreement her eyes like saucers, "Paige needs to be made aware if her existance."
"Well, little blondie packs a punch." Clay drawled whilst rolling his shoulder before resting his chin on my own.
"You know im not a resting post, right?" i grumbled half heartedly leaning into his touch.
"Yes but if you were, you would be the best one around." he whispered before kissing my neck in places that sent shivers down my spine.
"Clay!" i whispered swatting him away, glaring at him when he laughed. We were in our own private bubble. Jeremy was rolling his eyes at our actions but was focused onsupporting Jamie who looked partailly shook up and was staring at Chloe with a curious awe.
Out the corner of my eye i saw Chloe yawning a small smile graced her face as Derek kissed the top of her head in an affectionate gesture.
I understood why Jeremy thought Derek was like Clay, Nick kept joking that Derek is Clays evil clone. It was funny because Nick hadnt even seen Derek with Chloe; the way his eyes soften when talking to her or even when anyone is talking about her. It's how Clay was with her and the kids his soft side hidden until it was needed.
"Run?" I asked Clay before walking to the woods as a car drove away and Jeremy led the teens into the house whilst asking them questions.
Clay followed me with a grin on his face, relaxing properly for the first time in a week.
The run had relaxed both me and Clay it also gave some alone time to release a certain tension between us.
I hadn't heard a car that meant that the teens where still here. Clay tensed slightly but not completly he understood that they weren't any threat. The siblings had been a semi-perment fixture of the house since they brought Chloe to the Pack. They had rented a room at the local motel and returned here early in the morning.
Derek had been allowed to stay because he was a werewolf and Clay was on his best behaviour. The two males where tolerable between each other, neither seeing small talk necassary and would sit in complete silence for hours. I knew because they had once, it was when Derek had been locked out Chloes room by Jeremy saying that she needed to rest and staring at her wasnt going to make her wake up quicker nor was it going to make his guilt going away. I found it funny including the part where Tori started calling Derek and Clay clones and kept it up for three days straight. Thinking about it she only stopped when Chloe woke up.
Clay went to grab me some food. After checking Kate and Logan were saftely tucked in their beds i headed to the study.
On entering i took note of where everyone was. Derek was asleep in the soft arm chair, he looked like an innocent child. Simon was sluched against the base of his brothers chair trying to stay awake. Tori was looking at Jeremy's paintings again.
Jeremy himself was in his chair with Jaime perched on the arm, looking at something.
"Whats that?" I asked before flopping down in the love seat.
"Our comic." Simon answered barely stiffled a yawn he smiled at my expression.
"The comic, its our story. Idiot boy had a stroke of genius to turn our life into a comic." Tori retorted still looking at the paintings.
"It was a good idea, it helped keep us busy when we had nothing else to do." Simon stated glaring slightly at Tori's back as she shrugged.
"Should you really be starting an argument? Derek hasnt slept properly in fi- no six days." Tori explained before sitting down in a vacant seat. Simon made to argue but closed his mouth, Tori smirked knowing she had won that round.
"Is he actually asleep?" I asked curious because if he was anything like Clay he wouldnt be able to sleep unless he knew those he cared about was safe.
"Dunno for sure. Give it a few minutes." Tori answered staring at the door expectantlty.
Clay entered first wielding a plate of food, he looked confused.
"Is something up with Blondie?" He asked before seating himself next to me.
"What you mean?" i questioned but when he was about to answer, Chloe herself entered the room.
"That is what i mean." He drawled looking at the short figure. i suddenly realised her eys were closed. Tori had a small smile on her face and Simon looked pleased for some reason.
"He is asleep alright." Tori whispered before tucking her feet in before the petit girl walked straight into them.
She had the attention of the whole room after she had entered. Her eyes were still closed but she made a bee line straight for Derek. Simon scrambled quickly at the way just slightly avoiding being trampled on.
"Dad's here." Tori stated getting up and stretching but not moving still watching Chloe who was now stood before Dereks sleeping form.
He moved his arms providing space for her. She climbed into his lap and curled into him. He enclosed his arms around her keeping her warm, they both had smiles on their faces as they slept on.
"How long have they been doing that?" Jeremy asked after the couple in question had settled.
"Since before Boston?" Simon asked.
"Before that. Boston was when they got caught doing it." she laughed at the memory.
"Oh yeah. Lauren almost blew up. She gave Chloe the lecture." Simon snickered before realising they hadnt actually answered my question.
"Six months after they got together. A year and just over a half now."
"What do you mean your Dads here how you know that?" Clay asked Tori whilst Jeremy was nodding at Simons responce.
"Perimeter spell." Tori said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"What? Nothing personal on your defense system its just second nature to me now." she elaborated seeing Clays frown. Simon got up, pulling Tori with him.
"Thank you for looking after them." Simon said before exiting the house Tori in tow. I watched them leave before returning to the sleeping couple.
"What are we doing?" Clay asked Jeremy after they had left.
It was then left to us to explain what we had decided to do.
Sorry its so long winded. I know, I know its long and i think i kind of ruined certain parts by making it drag.
Tell me what you think.
Any critisism is welcome well i cant spell the word but you get my jist.