Now we follow Stiles and the unicorn. The unicorn is taking him to the inn Deucalion had created. The rain has been pouring for hours, and Stiles felt like he would never get warm again.

They are soon at the front door, and Stiles knocked on the door. Deucalion opened the door to see him, soaked and sneezing. "Goodness me, son. Come in out of this wretched rain!"

Stiles looked a little scared. Deucalion smiled and walked over to him, "We have food, drink, a warm bed and plenty of hot water for a bath. You must be freezing."

Stiles smiled at him and entered the inn. Deucalion came in behind him, a predatory look on his face. He closed the door and replaced the look with a smile.

Stirring the hot water, Deucalion smiled at Stiles, "How do you like your bath? Warm, hot, or boil a lobster?"

Stiles looked confused. "I don't know."

"Then I will choose. I'll have my wife take your horse to the stable. Milly!"

Milly looked at him, and nodded. She walked out. Deucalion smiled, "I'll have my daughter help you out of those wet things. Then we'll get you warmed up. Sound good?"

Stiles nodded. Sally came over and helped him undress, then lead him into the bath. Stiles leaned back and enjoyed the water. Deucalion knelt on the side of the tub and smiled. "Feeling better?"

Stiles nodded. "The hot water is doing me a world of good."

As Stiles spoke, Deucalion stuck a finger in the water and allowed a little magic to repair Stile's leg. He looked at Stiles, "And your leg, any better?"

Stiles moved it a bit and noticed the pain was gone. "That's extraordinary. How?"

"Least I could do. Glad you're feeling better."

He noticed Stiles starting to shine. He smiled at Stiles. "Nothing like a nice soak to warm you up."

Sally held out a towel and helped Stiles out, then he was bundled into a robe and Deucalion showed him to a bedroom. He smiled as he helped Stiles prepare for bed. "How about a massage, son?"

Stiles smiled and nodded. He laid on the bed. "Close your eyes, son. You'll drift off better that way."

Under the bed was the very knife Deucalion had chosen before he left the mansion. Suddenly a sharp knock sounded at the door. "Relax, son. I'll be back as soon as I've taken care of this customer."

Deucalion left the room and went to investigate. Milly went too the door and opened it. There stood Scott. "At last! We require accommodation. Please help my friend with the horses."

Milly went out to help Derek and Scott went inside. He saw the hot bath and walked over. Stripping naked, he plunged himself into the hot water. Hidden from view, Deucalion took a vial out of his pocket and poured it into a glass of mead.

Stiles stopped shining and got up. He went downstairs where he saw Scott laying in the tub. Scott saw him, and smiled. "I'm accustomed to better accommodations, please prepare your best room."

Deucalion walked over to him, "I'll thank you not to bother the guest, sir. I am the innkeeper."

Deucalion held out his tray, "Wine?"

Scott looked at it, "No thank you. I only drink the family wine."

Deucalion left the room. Scott apologized to Stiles, and prattled on about his riches. I nearly fell asleep listening to him.

Derek was in the stables, and Sally came out, Bringing him the glass of wine. Derek thanked her and she left.

Deucalion ran to Stiles room and grabbed the knife. He walked toward where Stiles was listening to Scott prattle on.

Stiles smiled, "That's all good, now if you'll excuse me."

"Wait. That stone you're wearing. It can't be."

Scott looked pensive. "come here, let me see it."

Derek was about to drink the wine when the unicorn burst out of the stall and knocked it out of his hand. He watched as smoke came out of the hay where the wine had fallen. His eyes became huge. He knew Stiles was nearby and everyone was in danger.

Scott was demanding the stone. Stiles was getting a little nervous. Suddenly, Derek burst in yelling, "Scott, don't touch anything they give you!"

Deucalion came out and sliced Scott's throat open. Stiles whimpered and turned his back. Derek ran to him, "Are you okay?"'

They heard Deucalion call for Milly and command her to get Derek. She ran for them, but the unicorn came charging in and she ran for it instead, but she was thrown back and went back to being a goat.. albeit dead.

Deucalion started throwing green flames at the unicorn. Then he saw Derek and stiles running for the door and threw flames to stop them. Soon enough, They were backed into a wall, and Derek had a hand in his pocket. He felt the candle. He looked around, saw Deucalion coming toward them with the knife.

Deucalion spoke, "The burning heart of a star at peace is the best, but even better than no heart at all."

Derek looked at stiles, "Hold on to me, and think of home."

Stiles grabbed on, and watched as Derek pulled the candle out. Then threw his hand into the green flames. The two disappeared just as Deucalion was about to stab them. Instead, he stabbed the wall. Derek and Stiles had disappeared.

Deucalion let out a long piercing "No!"

AN: I owe the Guest who made the comment of Coach as Shakespeare a huge thank you. I did not think of that, but it makes a WHOLE world of sense! So Thank you, and I shower you with puppy love.

Now I can do the next chapter and be content. hugs Should have the next chapter up sometime tonight or tomorrow.