Derek was gone, and over the last while or she had slowly settled into a routine of going to school coming home and reading. Every so often she'd spend more time with Lydia, who maintained her distance after Alison's funeral. The funeral was large, many of the people in Beacon hill attended to pay their respects to the death of the young girl. Scott was different, his usual outgoing self was more closed off it also seemed like Kira and his relationship was in some sort of limbo. Erin puts it down to the uncertainty of what they both wanted an yet the clearly spent enough time to be in a close relationship.

The craziness soon began again with a vague phone call from Stiles, one evening as she spent doing essay work in the library. He seemed urgent and as always hyper active. Off course she went to Deatons has Stiles had asked, feeling nervous, maybe because she felt It was something Derek Hale related. When she met by Stiles he looked nervous, more so than usual. Deaton as standing at his desk looking at her intensely, waiting has she walked into the clinic.

"Hello, how are you Erinn?". Erinn gives him a friendly mile.

"I'm good, is everything okay?". Stiles shrugged and then began to speak.

"So at help we needed isn't exactly for us". Erinn looked at him confused.

"Then who needs help, I mean you never call me ever". Erinn give Stiles a small unsure smile

"It's Derek, he was in mexico". Erinn remained silent and then began to speak.

"So he's back, is he hurt?". Stiles turned to Deaton and then looked at Erinn.

"Not necessarily, we went to Mexico ad around him, but he's not the same". Stiles looked even more nervous.

"You all went?". Erinn questioned him.

Stiles nods gently and then steps back as Erinn's eyes begin to glow.

"Yes, but we weren't sure what we where going to find. Plus the local weren't that friendly and you kinda missed the part we where almost KILLED US!".

" Okay, but why tell me now you left me to go find my friend . Which by the way as always I'm pissed at being left out".

"We felt there was no need to keep your hopes up. It would have been unfair to you if we had been wrong".

"I appreciate that you considered my feelings, but still you all think I'm fragile I'm not".

"But your not just a wolf we don't know that for sure and bringing you down with hunters everywhere we couldn't risk it and the fact if Derek had found out we'd all be in for a slaughter".

"Can I see him?". Lydia looks to Stiles and the nods. "Yes, but there's something you should know before hand".

They walked her into Deatons surgery and lying on top of a metal table was a younger man he was looking about sixteen or seventeen but clearly unconscious.

"That's Derek". Lydia said gently.

She had to be joking, he was still strong looking as he lay there but years younger. Shee could clearly see how different he looked more leaner more untouched to his near future.

"He's, young". Stiles nods. "I, don't know what to say".

"We don't either Kate Argent turned him into this, but we don't know how or how to change him back".

Erin walked forward an touched his hand gently it was freezing cold.

"He's cold". Erinn looked down to the young Derek.

"His body is in shock, all we can do is wait".

Deaton had convinced everyone to go home it was a school night, Erinn didn't leave neither did Lydia they both watched over the young Derek in hopes we would wake up.

"What happens now?, what if he doesn't wake up". Erinn felt sick.

"I don't know, we could try something". Deaton looks to Erinn and then to the sleeping Derek.

"Anything, how can this happen, I mean, why?".

"That is what Scott and Stiles cant figure out, why change him to this age there has to be a real reason for this". Lydia looked onto Derek.

Deaton wanted to see how fast Derek was healing so he only solution as to cut Derek and see if his body was healing. And it was faster than it should have been.

After doing this they figure maybe inducing his body with something would help but has Erinn held onto Derek's hand he started grip onto it hard. He was now sitting up and going straight or Deaton and Lydia.

"ah,guys..Derek".

"Derek".

"Derek".

He looked shocked his eyes glowing blue has he moved closer to the others,Erinn wasn't sure what to do.

"Derek you need to calm down, we're not going to hurt you?". Derek stared and the voice sounded familiar, but waiting to find out was to dangerous so he ran fast.

They had lied yet again and Derek was hiding, she knew she'd either find him in the woods or somewhere closer to home. Over the past few months she had educated herself about everything that has happened in beacon hills an that began with the Hale fire. The main event that make Derek who he is, Scott was already looking for him and she guessed that's where he would search for his friend first. Derek was bound to rattle and now in his current state he was unsure in knowing how deal with this situation. Erinn knew Derek would calm and eventually she would encounter him sooner that she thought

The young Derek was different, his innocence was still there and not darkened by the past he in his mind had yet to suffer from. He was now standing in the school hallway, he had missed a from last night and as many times as she tried to search for him it had been impossible..

"I know you". Derek looked her up and down.

"Yes".

"How?".

"You helped me not that long ago, and I helped you".

"You're like me". Derek stares at the slightly older girl.

Erinn nods

"Kinda, we're trying to figure out what I am".

"Why were you trying to put something in me?".

"You were unconscious for a long time we needed to make sure you were calmed down.I'm sorry if it was too much".

"it was too much, I'm sorry if anyone was hurt".

"Dalton a little, but me and Lydia fine, we're just happy you're okay". Erin gives him a sincere smile.

"I'm sorry". Young Derek looked lost.

" Do you need help?". Erinn moved forward.

"I want to know where my family are, Scott said they're not here there was a fire".

The last month or so she had looked into his life and telling him that his family was gone wasn't going come from her. Will not unless it was needed no one should have to feel that pain twice. The best way in helping him was to keep him calm and content until they figured the best to help him.

"Yes, there was and they went away to protect you. Your staying with me and Scott until we figure out how to help them".

"I want to know where they went". Derek was serious showing Erinn he was stubborn, even at 17.

"They left you here to be safe".

She hated lying to him but this was the only way.

"My names Erinn". She smiled brightly/

Derek looked at her hand caustious a first and shook her hand.

"You know my name no point me telling you it again, so how far am I staying from here".

"Not that far". That was the last thing she said until the arrived at the house.

Erinn walked with the younger Derek behind her he may be shorter and younger, but his strong presence was still clear to see, when they arrived home Scott's father offered Chinese. Stiles was there and being his over active self worrying about what would be said. Derek surprised Erinn once more as he was passed of as Miguel Stiles distant Mexican cousin who wait for it spoke good Spanish.

"So what are you to me?". Derek asked as he helped her clear the mess away.

"What do you mean?". Erinn turned to look at him as she held a dish cloth.

"I mean, every time I get close to you your heart beats faster. An you keep watching me". Derek spoke gently.

Erinn quickly thought to how creepy she must of seemed but she couldn't help it.

"I…I'm your friend".

"And that's it?". Derek seemed surprised.

Erinn nods, even the Derek was taller than her and has he drew closer to her he inspected her face. She seemed more familiar and he felt comfortable with, her face was innocent her eyes pretty and yet she wasn't exactly his time. Erinn was more lusher than Paige had been and off course unlike Kate she was smaller. Her body looked more developed and he was a turn on has he pressed into her against e counter trapped her almost unconsciously with his.

"I have a girlfriend,so why do I feel like there's more to you". Derek's voice was faint.

"Because I know you, we talk sometimes". Erinn's heart rate was soaring.

"About what?". Derek asked curiously.

"Each other, I get into trouble you help vice versa".

"Then why, can't remember"

"Beause you were sick,once you get those memories back you'll understand".

Derek looked at her and without much thinking he pulled her towards him in one smooth motion. His eyes glowed as he looked into her, which turned a funny shade of purple. "Your eyes are strange". Erinn nods.

"I Know but then again so are yours".

He then placed his fingertips on her check, beautiful they were even more so because their indifference. Erinn couldn't understand why he was doing this and moving away,she tried, but couldn't her body refused to move.

"Why?". Derek whispered as he touched her face gently.

"I don't know". Erinn breathed out as Derek angled is head, so that his breath trickled to side neck inhaling her scent which was amiss due how addictive.

"Hey Erinn!". Scott looked annoyed as he watches Erinn against the counter.

Silence before they broke away, Erinn blushed while Derek stared at Scott annoyed.

"Everything okay?". Scott looked to Erinn, who was now looking flustered and red.

Erinn nods.

"I'm fine". She replies weakly.

"I'll show Derek where he's sleeping tonight" Stiles came in behind looking as awkward has Erinn felt. Scott didn't say much more he was more worried in upsetting Erinn he didn't want her hurt because of Derek Hale was something he knew would eventually hurt her.

She knocked on the door of Scott's room, Derek was leaning against the window. It was shocking how different he looked, Young Derek was pretty and the older Derek was more masculine and still pretty.

"I'm sorry about that". Erinn said slowly.

"It's okay, I'd be protective also. I have two sisters, but I suppose you know that". He smiled at her. She did know that Cora was away, hiding in South America while his other sister had died.

Erinn hated lying to him she hate pretending that everything in his life was okay when in truth his Derek was not the same one he now knew.

"You're the middle child". Derek nodded.

"I am but I think that whole middle kid things is wrong". Derek looked playful and more boylike in his younger self.

"How so?". Erin asked curiously.

"My Mom adores me". Derek smirked.

He then moved to sit down on the bed as Erinn leaned against the door.

"That's nice, that you have a good relationship with her".

"What about you and your family?".

"I'm the only child and my parents died not that long ago"

"I'm sorry". Derek looked awkward, almost sad but she was okay.

"It's okay, I moved here recently and I'm slowly getting better". Erinn give him a smile.

"That must be very difficult, I don't know what I'd be without my family". Erinn wanted to cry, he hadn't expirenced the lost and she didn't want to tell him.

"It is but I've had help".

"That's good, have I known you that long".

"A while, you're one the first friends I had".

"Oh, I'm sorry if my questions are repeative".

"it's okay, it's not your fault".

"Do you think my Mom will get in contact soon, I want to make sure they're all okay".

"Am…soon".

"I'm going let you get some sleep, like me know if you need anything". Erinn smiled.

Derek got up and walked towards her, placing a small kiss her forehead. He was breathing heavily has she walked away from him slowlus

Hours later, Stiles and Scott had ran out of the house as soon as they knew Derek was reacted to this by calling Lydia first both girls then left the house to head to the school unsure of their fate once more.

Why had Derek left Erinn wondered something was up but what.

"Did yo een notice he was away?". Erinn shook her head.

"No, I left him not that long ago. I wanted to give him space".

"Jesus all of you couldn't keep hold off a teenage boy".

"He's different".

"How so?".

"He not as harsh , and he believes his families still alive".

"Whoa!, that's sad".

"He's never going to forgive me for lying to him".

"He will once he knows you where just trying to protect him".

"I m

Erinn had arrived at the school to help the gang, but to be then chased and finding Scott on the ground. As the monster ran towards her Derek jumped out and stopped them. Erinn flew backwards, watching as he fought it off his body moving in speed and strength to kill the monster. Just as he fought off the last one the change happened, He transformed from his younger self to the older Derek looking masculine and frightening at the same time.

Erinn watched has he stood over everyone, he looked older now back to his older self. She was glad to have him back but yet at the same time she knew that darkness he had was now returned. He walked over towards her and lifted her from the ground. It was like a daze as he looked her once over to make sure she was okay. He was back but for how long.