Connecting With The Whole
AUTHOR: DJDarkPixie
SHOW: "Teen Wolf"
TIMELINE: Let's just say "Future"
PREMISE: Sequel to "When Your Soul Cries Out" and "Lucky Valentine", same Universe, no Lydia or Allison. Derek and Stiles are engaged, Danny & Jackson are a couple, Scott finds his mate in Ted, Danny's date from their winter formal. Everyone is/will be a wolf.
CATEGORIZATION: SLASH; M/M; Stiles/Derek "Sterek", Danny/Jackson "Dax", Scott/Ted "Tott", humor, angst, romance, fraternity, supernatural, spirituality, charity, death, murder, mayhem, super smut, perhaps a 3-way, perhaps not. Yes, a tease. You know who you are and you love it. Might even be some cotton candy in pink of course!
DISCLAIMER: All references to the show "Teen Wolf" are owned by MTV and only this plot and alternate universe belongs to me, well, I inherited it from my partner in crime, Blooboy70.
A/N: Thank you to everyone who reviewed/commented/alerted on the last chapter. I'm glad so many seemed to like it. I have been away for a while with life interfering, and work, and been travelling all over Canada, but mostly to Montreal. I am back now for a good while and have started writing again. Can't believe it's been almost a year since I started this when I took over the AU from Blooboy70.)
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Chapter 13 – It's All Just Dots
(Previously, on 'Connecting With The Whole' – lol, so, Scott joined the pack and has come to realize he is gay. He has made peace with that and of course, his pack supports him, as they are all gay too. Remember it's an AU people… So, the dimensional travelling duo Brian and Jeremy from Omega696's dimension made sure that he found his mate, Ted, Danny's date from the winter formal and his ex. They went for a ride on Scott's motorcycle back to the pack house for a sample of Stiles' wares as sodameister. His uncle Patrick and his aunt figure Jean realize it's Ted's 21st birthday and since Ted isn't human, he gets his fae powers today. At the pack house, Ted is startled by the wolves and passes out, only to be revealed that not only is he a fairy, but he is dating a wolf and he has special powers of mind over matter, and flight. We left the pack and Patrick and Jean in the basement of the pack house, sampling the sodas and ice cream that Stiles has become excellent at creating.)
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"So, are we going to have those root beer floats or what?" asked Jean smiling at Ted's new family. "I mean, it's been quite a day. Ted finding out he's not human, nor is his boyfriend, and that his Uncle is over 200 years old. I think I need a stiff one after that."
Ted choked on his root beer, as did Jackson on his black cherry soda. They looked over at her with disbelief at what they just heard her say, the double meaning hanging in the air. "You do realize, Jean, that the alcohol content of root beer is minimal, right?" quizzed Stiles.
"Oh she knows, that," replied Patrick. "She wants a root beer soda too." He smirked at her and winked.
Ted face-palmed himself and Jackson just laughed. Jean looked at the crowd. "What, just because I'm the only straight one here means I can't crack a dick joke?" she huffed. She put her hands on her hips and bobbed her head from side to side as if reading them.
Derek burst out laughing, as did everyone in the room. Ted went to her and gave her a big hug. "I love you, Jean," he said smiling. "I love you sweetheart," she replied and kissed him on the forehead.
"Hey," said Danny. "Today's Ted's birthday, right?" He looked at his Alpha pair. "Why don't we grill steaks and have a party to celebrate?" Everyone looked at Derek and Stiles expectantly.
"You guys don't have to do that," said Ted shyly. Scott looked at Derek. Derek looked at Patrick and smiled as if some silent conversation happened. Derek handed Stiles his half empty bottle of soda and smiled at him, Stiles nodding and smiling in return.
Derek walked to Ted and looked him in the eye. "Ted, you are Scott's mate. That makes you part of the pack. Part of our family." He put his hands on Ted's shoulders. "I know this was an enormous amount of things that hit you today, but you are welcome, if you would have us."
Scott beamed and looked at Ted with shining eyes, biting his lip. Ted looked over at Patrick and Jean. Jean took Patrick's hand and smiled at him, then they both looked back at Ted and smiled, nodding he had their blessing.
Ted looked down and then sighed softly. He looked back up, quickly over at Scott whose eyes were getting wet, then back into Derek's green loving gaze. He smiled widely and said, "It would be an honor, and I can't think of anything more I want at this moment than to feel this way forever." He yanked Derek into a hug, causing the Alpha to grunt out, feeling Ted squeeze him, smiling into his neck. Derek was caught off guard and laughed, hugging Ted back. Scott joined them in a hug.
"Group hug!" shouted Jackson, and all the wolves clambered over and surrounded their newest pack mate.
Derek, what about Patrick and Jean? Does this make them pack too? asked Stiles silently. Only if they want to, he replied back also in silence. One can never have enough fairies I always say, he continued. Stiles groaned silently. Cheesy wolf that I love, he thought to Derek.
Stiles lifted his head to Patrick and Jean. Derek lifted his head as well looking in their direction. "Patrick and Jean, you are part of the family too, if you want. You don't have to be a wolf, unless you want to, but we consider you Pack now." He smiled his green-eyed smile at the two of them. Patrick looked at Jean and smiled with a questioning look. She shrugged, "Eh, why not? What're five more nephews?" She took Patrick by the hand and they were pulled into the vertical puppy pile.
After a few moments of the hug, Ted squeaked out, "Um, guys. I can't breathe and I would like to enjoy steak later…" Everyone released each other from their group hug, laughing at Ted's comment and at how wonderful it felt to be with each other.
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The pack set about in a now familiar fashion of preparing dinner for a hungry crowd. Derek lit the grill and prepped the tools. Stiles was mashing potatoes, making gravy, and boiling ears of corn. Danny was chopping a salad and making some dressing. Scott was setting the table with Jean's help, and Patrick was busy tenderizing the steaks and making baste for the meat. Jackson quietly snuck out after Patrick, and then Scott, whispered in his ear and drove off toward town. The wolves heard him leave and Patrick quickly whispered what was up knowing Ted wouldn't be able to hear. They just smiled and went back to work, Ted none the wiser.
After half-an hour, dinner was ready and everyone sat down to partake in the feast that they, as a family, had prepared. Just as everyone sat down, the wolves turned their heads toward the house and saw as Jackson was back from his errand and joined them outside at the table. They all sat, smiling at each other and finally their gaze drifted to Derek. He smiled back and looked at Patrick. "Patrick, would you like to say a few words?"
Taken aback, Patrick stammered, "Uh, um, sure. I wasn't prepared for a speech, but I seem to find words when needed."
"Of course you do, honey. 24 hours a day," chided Jean, with a gleam in her eye.
Patrick just deadpanned his face and raised an eyebrow in her direction. "Anyway…" he said clearing his throat, feigning being perturbed. "As I was saying," he continued. "Raise your glasses and join me in a toast." Everyone raised his or her glass. "Today is a special day not only for Ted but for me and for us all. Today is Ted's 21st birthday. Today he discovered who and what he is. He found his mate. He found his family, his larger family. We all have." He stopped and got a wet-eyed look at him from Ted. "Ted, I love you more than a nephew, I love you like a son. I have made mistakes, lord yes, but one thing I know I did right." Jean kicked him in the shin. "One thing we, Jean and I, did right." He glared at her smiling, everyone chuckling. "You Ted. I could not be more proud. I love you more than you will know, and I am proud to call you family. I know your heart and it's a good one and I can see that the people in your life see it as well." Jean dabbed her eyes with a napkin, as did Stiles and Jackson. Scott's face was smiling so hard one would think it was about to break. Patrick raised his glass higher. "To Ted. We love you and wish you a very Happy Birthday." The glasses clicked and the table resounded with "Happy Birthday!" and "Here here!" and "Welcome to the pack!"
Everyone took a drink and set the glasses back down. Still smiling, everyone started to dig in when Ted interrupted. "Wait, we didn't give thanks!" The pack just looked at each other, none of them being religious, and even Jean and Patrick exchanged puzzled looks. "Um, Ted," chirped Scott, "We've never really…"
Ted stopped Scott with a kiss. "I know, and neither have I. Not until now." He looked around at everyone's kind but puzzled looks. "I mean, I don't subscribe to the Judeo-Christian version of God or any organized religion for that matter, but I do believe in a Creator or something up there, or out there, and I feel like I have a lot to be thankful for, and want to acknowledge that." Everyone was still kind of looking around, except for Stiles. He put his fork down, and put out both his hands to his sides, motioning the people to his sides to take them. Taking their cue, everyone put down what was in their hands, and the entire table joined hands. They looked at Ted who smiled, and mouthed 'thank you' to Stiles, who mouthed back 'anytime.' He cleared his throat and started. Danny quickly signed the cross, getting everyone to look at him in surprise. "What? It can't hurt!" he replied, smiling and blushing. Jackson just chuckled, shaking his head. Ted beamed. "Exactly my point. Now, I want to give thanks today. Thanks for my life, thanks for Uncle Patrick and Jean, Aunt Jean," Jean wilted and smiled at being referred to as Ted's aunt. He continued. "Thanks for Scott, thanks for my new family, thanks for knowing who I really am and where I came from." "Well, most of it," whispered Jean, earning herself a kick from Patrick who glared at him. Ted just cocked an eyebrow and continued. "I want to give thanks for all that I have and hope to have in the future. Father-Mother-Creator God, or gods… Fenris…" He smiled when he heard the pack inhale softly. "Please know that I am thankful for it all. For everything I have and am. Thanks for the food, the gifts of the hands that prepared it, the love I feel for everyone here at this table. I want everyone here to hear me." He dropped the hands he was holding, and raised his glass, waiting for everyone to act in kind. "I offer this: a toast, an affirmation, a prayer of thanks. I want you to know that, wherever we find ourselves in this world, whatever our successes or failures, you will always have a place in my heart." Everyone resounded again in agreement, toasting to the wonderful words they all shared and felt.
Before they could dig in, Derek spoke. "Sometimes it all still feels like a mass of dots. But more and more these days, I feel like we're all connected." Before he could continue, everyone joined in and they all finished the line from the movie in unison: "And it's beautiful... and funny... and good." They all paused and laughed and hugged, and began to eat. After a few minutes of everyone laughing, and eating, and enjoying the food and the time together, Ted just paused and grew still, drinking it all in. He whispered softly. "I love this. I love you all. Thank you." Everyone looked at him and smiled.
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Yes, that quote is from the movie "Latter Days", my favorite movie of all time. For those familiar, I altered Lila's toast from the end of movie for Ted's final line of prayer. The line they all said in unison was from the very end. Sigh. I love that movie. I cry every single time. I'm a dork and a softie.
So, come back for chapter 14 to see what Jackson did while he was in town. I bet it's not what you think. Or maybe it is. Most of you are pretty sharp. ;)
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