A/N: The quote that Stiles uses at the end of this chapter is not mine. It is from the great Charles Kingsley. (1819-1875)
Beneath The Waves Chapter 25
A few hours later, Stiles and Kish were introducing Gelsey to Dyani and her new friends.
Dyani had come alive since arriving at her new home and was happily galloping around the green pastures and munching on the wildflowers that grew between the tall blades of grass.
Stiles and Kish leaned up against the white fence that surrounded the pasture while Gelsey kept them company in the bright afternoon sun.
So far they had filled Gelsey in on Stile's past and his ex who was going to be coming anytime now.
Stiles could feel it.
The wind was changing much like it did with impending storms that raged out at sea.
Lydia brought a heavy downpour of negative energy any place she went and Stiles recognized it the moment that she stepped out of her rental car and onto their property.
Taking a deep breath, he glanced over to Kish and Gelsey who nodded at him in reassurance taking their places on either side of him as he made his way through the tall grass to where Lydia stood with her arms crossed over her chest.
If looks could kill, Stiles would be dead at this moment.
Stiles wasn't afraid though of her chilly reception and he was fully intending for there to be a massive fight.
He was well prepared for it too.
Nothing she could say could change his mind or drag him back to the life that he had left behind in California.
He knew in his heart that it was likely that he would never return there ever again.
Lydia gave Kish and Gelsey a once over before turning her attention over to Stiles who she put on a fake smile for as they jumped the fence and landed in front of her.
"Stiles honey! How are you?
I heard you needed some help getting back home so I came to get you.
We're going put all this silliness behind us.
I've missed you so much.
Come on, let's get out of this dump."
Stiles expression hardened as she turned around obviously thinking he would just follow her like a lost puppy but when she noticed he didn't follow, her eyes narrowed like daggers at the three of them before she marched over into his personal space.
"Stiles Stilinski you get your ass in that car right now.
I'm tired of this shit.
You've had enough find yourself crap and now it's time to go home with me.
I don't know what you think you're doing here at this shithole with these skanks but it's time to come back to reality.
Enough is enough, damnit."
Stiles held his ground as Kish quirked an eyebrow up at him and then smirked at Gelsey before stepping in front of her mate.
"Ah, the ex-girlfriend who thinks she can have her way with my mate.
I don't believe we've been introduced.
My name is Kishiko and if you take one more in my mate's direction, I promise you it will not be a problem to dispose of your body when I'm finished with you.
Mark my words, honey, your presence isn't welcome here.
You best be getting back in that fancy tin can you call a car and head back to the Sunshine State like a good little girl"
Lydia's mouth dropped open so wide that she looked like a fish as she stuttered for a moment and then breathed in deeply through her nose stepping into Kish's face.
Kish's stance remained the same and her expression held no trace of irritation.
In fact she looked more bored than anything really.
Stiles and Gelsey knew that Lydia's little banshee powers were no match to the ancient powers of the seven seas that Kish possessed.
And even if Lydia did try something, she would be the one who'd lose.
Kish and Stiles were immortal now and death wouldn't ever be a problem.
Lydia pointed her finger in Kish's face before turning her gaze back to Stiles who remained impassive.
"How DARE you think you can take him from me?!
That fucking spaz is mine!
He's been mine our whole lives and that isn't going to fucking change you creepy bitch!
STILES!
Do something you fucking idiot!
Tell her the truth NOW."
The only sound that was heard afterwards was the sound of Lydia's heavy breathing as she tried to catch her breath.
Stile's eyes slid over to Kish who gave a slight nod over in Lydia's direction which made him roll his eyes and let out an annoyed huff.
"It's time for you to go, Lydia.
I never was yours and you never ever knew I existed before I left Beacon Hills.
You always treated me like shit and you don't know anything about loving anyone other than yourself.
If you haven't noticed, Kish isn't just some girlfriend of mine like you were.
She's my MATE and I know you can't even comprehend the gravity of this situation so I'll break it down for you.
Kish gave me the gift of immortality so I'll live forever while you waste away bitching and moaning for the rest of your days.
At one point time, I thought I could love you but Kish opened my eyes and made me realize that I could never love someone who was such a bitch.
All you care about is treating people like they're some toy that you've picked up and you can throw away after you've used them.
What I have with Kish…is something real.
Something that's infinite and a blessing.
She saved my life Lydia and for that, I love her more than words could ever describe.
And if you don't understand that, then too fucking bad.
Now get the fuck off m property and don't you dare come back."
Lydia stood speechless as his words sunk in.
She was sure he would come back with her just like he always did.
After all she was the best of the best.
How dare he choose to love someone who wasn't her.
She shook with anger before she let out an ear piercing banshee scream that sounded off the ocean as the waves roared to life.
Kish immediately threw a silencing spell at her making her cries fall on deaf ears.
Gelsey bowed and stepped away climbing back over the fence and into the pasture to let the Prince and Princess resolve the issue themselves.
Kish turned to Stiles as he grasped her hands tightly, his gaze not once wavering from hers.
"Stiles, I know that this may seem harsh, but I think we should erase her memory so she will never be a problem again.
If she never thought you existed in the first place, then maybe she could move on with her life and forget about this completely.
Banshee or not, she doesn't look like she would be stable enough to be much help in the supernatural world.
But I want your word to be the final say.
Whatever you want to do babe, I'll support you no matter what.
Let's just be quick and fix this before things get more out of hand."
Kish pleaded as Stiles glanced over at Lydia who was screaming and trying to break through the barrier that was in between them.
He hated Lydia but never thought he'd have to do something as drastic and final as erasing every memory she held of him.
In a way it kind of made his heart break slightly.
Even if he did hate her, she was still his first love and that was something that he could never forget even if she could.
Looking down at Kish's pleading expression he nodded slowly before placing a gentle kiss on his mate's lips.
"Go ahead. Do it.
At least I know this way she'll be safe from harm and maybe will be able to have a normal life.
This can be my final gift to her.
I'll give her the freedom to live."
He said as he backed away and turned around so he wouldn't have to watch the very act itself.
Kish placed a hand on his shoulder making him glance down at her before turning back to watch Gelsey and Dyani run around the fields together.
"Are you sure, Stiles?"
Stiles nodded once and gave her a small sad smile.
"I'm sure. It's the right thing to do."
Kish nodded and gave his arm a squeeze and turned towards Lydia waving her hand through the air gathering the magic in her grasp before blasting it towards Lydia whose expression turned from angry to a blank expression as Kish removed the barrier in between them.
Kish put on a bright smile and walked over to where Lydia stood placing a gentle hand on her shoulder.
"You took a wrong turn and accidently ended up here.
You're going to get back in your car and drive to the airport where you will buy a ticket back to California and start a new life out of harm's way.
Goodbye Lydia."
Lydia nodded and looked momentarily confused before smiling and walking back to her car.
Once her car had turned down the road, disappearing from their sight, Kish walked over to Stiles and gave him a hug from behind as she rested her cheek against his back.
"I'm sorry Stiles.
I know that wasn't what you were expecting to happen but just know, you probably just saved her life.
Even if she can't remember to thank you I know she would if she were to see things clearly."
Stiles turned around to face her and held her close as he dropped a kiss down onto her head before giving her a small smile and nodded towards where Dyani was chasing Gelsey around.
"Thanks Kish.
This is why I love you.
You always know just what to say.
Go on and save Gelsey from our mini horse will you?
I just need a few moments. I'll be over in a few."
He said as Kish nodded and leaned up giving him a sound kiss on the lips before hopping over the fence and running over to Dyani laughing loudly.
Stiles eyes fell onto the dirt road that his former lover had just disappeared down as a single tear fell from his eyes.
Lydia was a horrible girlfriend, but she wasn't all bad.
She was the one he had lost his virginity to and had many firsts with.
She was truly his first love and he knew he'd never forget the memories he had with her.
But he knew Kish was right.
This was for the best and Lydia would be able to have a safe new life now away from the death and destruction of the supernatural.
It made him sad to think that he'd probably never see her again, but he knew that his life was here with Kish and their friends.
They were starting to make a home here and it felt like the best thing that had ever happened to him.
Looking towards the sky, he sighed as he scanned the white puffy clouds that grazed over his head.
"Be good, sweet maid, and let who can be clever; Do lovely things, not dream them, all day long; And so make Life, and Death, and that For Ever, One grand sweet song."
He whispered as the winds carried his words away with the girl who had first stole his heart.