AN: Thanks for all the wonderful reviews and fav/story alerts! I'm glad that you guys like this story, and I'm working really hard on it. Have you guys seen the promo for Monday's episode? Matt has gone psycho, and Allison is in full hunter mode! Things are getting ready to go down in Beacon Hills.

Chapter 11- Training Begins/Shape Shifted

A few days later, my cast came off. I still had to alleviate pressure off of my ankle for a while, but I could walk now without those stupid crutches. Since I couldn't get an appointment with my doctor until after 7, it was dark outside by the time I got out.

Once I found Kate's old car, well my car now, I realized that there was no one else in the parking lot. I was alone. Vulnerable. Suddenly, I felt paranoid, like someone was watching me. I fumbled with my keys and they slipped out of my hand.

"Dammit!" I mumbled as I leaned down to pick them up and when I rose, I noticed masked figure behind me. Then, a bag covered my head and I slipped into darkness.

Xxx

When I came to, I was now tied up to a chair inside of the Hale house. How the heck did I get here?

"Hello, Arielle. I guess you're wondering how you came to be like this. Well, welcome to the family business," Gerard's voice said from behind me.

"Okay, well, this is a twisted way of a family bonding session. What do you mean by that?" I asked as I moved my wrists to try to unbind myself. But, it just stung so I stopped.

"Your father and I have taken into account that you know what you need to know, so it is time to begin your training. You and Allison need to learn how to defend yourselves against the monsters that haunt these woods," he answered with clear distinction.

"Why? So we can turn out like Kate? If that's the case, I might as well start digging my own grave," I shot back.

Gerard shook his head at me, his calm mask never cracking, "Kate had the right idea, but she didn't cover her tracks well enough and make sure those who died deserved to die. But, you are different. I do see a lot of Kate in you, but a lot of Chris too. You have potential, Arielle, now you just need to unleash it."

He placed an arrowhead into my hand, and patted my head, as if I was a treasured pet. One of the other hunters walked in and helped up his phone. It had a timer on it.

"What about Allison?" I asked as Gerard proceeded to walk away.

"Her time will come soon. As for now, we need you to be one step ahead of her. You will come to understand, soon. Time her," Gerard ordered to the hunter as he walked out

About two hours and fifteen minutes later, I managed to cut through the rope and free myself. I rubbed my wrists and walked out. Two other hunters were waiting for me and smiled when they noticed me come out.

"Well, little Argent, impressive. A new record: two hours and fifteen minutes," the taller, broader one said to me.

"Whose record did I beat?"

"Kate Argent at two hours and forty-five minutes," the smaller, leaner hunter answered with a slight grin.

I smiled to myself as I climbed into the black SUV and they drove me home.

Xxx

The next day, Allison left early to go over to Lydia's place, since she was now ready to return to school. I told Allison to send Lydia my love and that I would catch up with them later.

Since my car was still at the hospital, I had to find a ride to school this morning. After talking with Danny for a bit, I found a ride with none other than Jackson.

So, I stood outside my house for twenty minutes waiting for him to show up. Then, I heard the rev of his Porsche from down the street and rolled my eyes at him when he pulled up in front of me.

"Get in, doll face," he called out to me. I snorted and crossed my arms.

"No, not until you ask me nicely," I huffed.

Jackson took off his shades and rubbed his hands through his hair. Then, to my surprise, he got out of the car and opened my door for me.

"So, what? You're actually being nice to me now?" I asked as I climbed inside.

"It got you in the car, didn't it?" he smirked. He leaned in closer, and I could smell the expensive cologne he often used. His smoldering green eyes felt as if they were suffocating me. In a good way. Plus, it reminded me of a few nights ago when we…nope, I wasn't going to go there.

"Plus, I'm surprised that you haven't told anyone about what happened the other night," he whispered in my ear.

I could feel myself turning red with embarrassment and I shook my head. "Nope, no one. It was a one-time thing, and we were drunk, remember? In fact, I'm trying to forget about it now."

He smiled and closed the door before speeding off to school.

Xxx

The rest of the day I couldn't stop thinking about what Jackson said, and luckily, I got to avoid him since he had to be in the principal's office during Chemistry class.

Danny whispered to me, "Jackson told me about what you said this morning. He likes you, Arielle, so why are you trying to pretend like nothing happened between you guys?"

"Oh, god, he told you! I'm acting like this because I just want it to go away. And, I'm not going to give him the satisfaction by letting him hold that over me. But, maybe that just makes it worse," I sighed.

"Yes, Ari, because you're playing hard-to-get. The more you make yourself unavailable, the more he wants you. He's my best friend, so, trust me, I know."

Xxx

Later that night, when I got home, Gerard and Dad were discussing something about a kid named Isaac who might have killed his dad. I had heard about it, but I thought it was just a rumor.

Allison and I peered around the corner from the den trying to eavesdrop but they shut the door on us. A few minutes later, a cop emerged from the room and headed out.

"Allison, Arielle, can we talk?" Dad asked.

"Well, we were heading to study at Lydia's so…" Allison spoke up.

"This will just take a minute," Dad said.

After grilling us for about 20 minutes, I headed up the stairs to my room and Allison followed. I called Stiles several times, until he finally answered.

"Yeah, sorry, Harris literally just let me out of detention. Literally. And he had my phone the whole freaking time," Stiles started in, clearly frustrated.

"Well, we need to do something. They were asking us all these questions about Lydia and how she was bitten by Peter, and now they've sent this guy out…"

"Wait, what guy?"

"He was dressed like a cop. I think he's a Sheriff's Deputy," Allison answered since it was on speakerphone.

"They sent him after Isaac," Stiles clarified.

"Oh, he also had this box with something on it, like a carving or something, "Allison continued.

"What was it?"

"Hold on, it has to be in one of those books. I'll get it," Allison left the room for a second and returned a minute later. She found the picture she needed and took a picture of it before sending it off to Stiles.

"Did you get it?" I asked.

"Yeah, it's wolfs bane." Wolfs bane. Now where have I heard that before? Oh, yeah, now I remember. Oh, shit!

"What does that mean?" Allison asked.

"It means that they're gonna kill him," Stiles and I explained at once.

"Then, we have to do something," Allison said.

"Um, okay, here's what we'll do. Stiles, head to the station and try to find Isaac. Allison, you try and stall the cop for as long as you can. I'll stay here and keep an eye on Dad and Gerard."

"I'm on it," Stiles answered before he hung up.

I asked Dad and Gerard for help on some homework so that Allison could sneak out undetected. I just hoped that our plan went smoothly.

Xxx

When Allison finally returned home, she told me everything that happened. She went over to Isaac's to help him with his transformation during the full moon, but some creature appeared and nearly attacked her until Scott saved her.

"Do you know what it was?" I asked. She shook her head at me.

What in the world is going on in Beacon Hills?

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