AN: Hey everyone. This is the last chapter as you all know. I know I know that Izna's death shocked and disappointed you guys but since I began this story, I had this ending planned out. And reading your reviews really really made me want to change the climax but I couldn't come up with anything suitable that I could write in one chapter. I deeply apologize for that. But I hope this ending isn't too bad for you guys. Hope you'll like it too.

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Chapter 25: A Second Chance In Life

Six Months Later

The Airport

Jackson was leaving Beacon Hills. His dad was sending him away to London. Actually it was Jackson's idea. He couldn't live in Beacon Hills anymore. The absence of his best friend was too much to handle for the former Kanima and present day werewolf. How Jackson turned into a werewolf was a bit confusing story. The day he and Derek killed Victor, Jackson asked Derek to kill him as well because Jackson didn't want to live a life as a Kanima anymore when he no longer shares a bond with Izna. Derek granted his wish as he also didn't want to be a master to a Kanima for the rest of his life and Derek killed Jackson. But a miracle happened and Jackson came back to life as a werewolf. After that Jackson decided to leave Beacon Hills and start over a new life someplace else where Izna's memories wouldn't haunt him.

"Stay in touch" said Allison to Jackson while hugging him. All his friends came to see him off at the airport.

"I'll" said Jackson.

"And don't forget to take a lot of pictures of London and upload it on Facebook right away" ordered Lydia making everyone laugh. "What I gave him camera as a present for a reason."

"Yes ma'am" said Jackson jokingly.

"I think I forgot to tell you something" said Danny with serious tone of voice. "If you meet any handsome guy there, let me know immediately."

"Danny, dude you already told me that" said Jackson rolling his eyes at his other best friend.

"I did?" Danny asked as if he has no clue what Jackson was talking about.

"Yes, Danny. You did. Four times already" said Stiles making everyone laugh.

"Well a little reminder never hurts anyone." Danny defended himself.

"Wait, are you and Ethan over already?" asked Lydia curiously.

"Are you and Aiden over?" Danny asked back.

"I don't know" said Lydia straight away.

"Well neither do I" said Danny.

"Hasn't anyone heard from them yet?" asked Allison. Ethan and Aiden left right after they healed but no one was sure if they left Beacon Hills forever or they're gonna come back later.

"Derek could know something" said Issac bringing everyone's attention to him. Jackson sighed out at the mention of Derek's name. While he was bonded with him, Jackson felt his pain, and agony. The alpha was suffering a lot from inside. Jackson here was trying to move on with his life but Derek was holding onto his lost love. It seemed he's never gonna move on from Izna. Derek wasn't even trying. Jackson knew Derek wished to die too but he has a pack to take care of. Besides, Izna would never want Derek to commit suicide. In one hand Derek was doing what his love wanted him to do, which was live and take care of their friends but on the other hand, life was unbearable for Derek and too hard to live without his mate.

"Speaking of Derek. Where is he? I thought he would be here." Jackson inquired about Derek.

"He must've forgot about your departure today" said Boyd.

"Or he just doesn't want to say good bye to you" said Scott which was actually the case here. Derek didn't like good byes. He didn't like them ever since his family died in the fire. And after Izna, he just didn't want to say good bye to anyone. Friend or not. And Jackson was friends with him in a weird away. But friends nonetheless.

"Where is he anyway?" asked Stiles. Scott smiled at him and said-

"Where he always goes."

Beacon Hills Cemetery

Derek threw away the old flowers and put new and fresh flowers on Izna's grave. Being near Izna's grave made Derek feel like Izna was still with him, watching him, smiling at him. He can literary feel her presence near his body. After killing that monster and avenging Izna's death, this unreal sensation of her presence was the only think that helped Derek stay alive and stay sane. Derek missed Izna a lot. If only there was a way to bring her back from the dead. But unfortunately there wasn't. Derek sighed out heavily. The sadness of loosing the love of his life, his mate, was evident in his heavy breaths.

"I knew you would be here." A voice spoke up that belonged to none other than Scott McCall. The true alpha hasn't turned into an alpha yet. And Scott was thankful for that.

"Jackson left?" wondered Derek as he asked with calm tone of voice.

"Yeah, his flight must have taken off already" replied Scott. He didn't bother Derek by asking why he didn't come to see off Jackson at the airport. Both werewolves stood in silence for a while. Scott looked at the headstone that got Izna's name curved onto it. A heavy sigh left Scott's breath. No one has forgot the seer but everyone was trying to move on from her death. Well everyone except for Derek. After all death of one person, no matter how important that person might be, can't put a stop to others' lives. Scott really thought that Derek should at least try to move on from Izna. The way he was living his life, it wasn't right and it was not fair.

"Derek, I think you should leave town too. Go somewhere else for a couple of weeks." Scott finally said what he wanted to tell Derek for days now. Derek sighed out heavily. He didn't get angry because he knew that Scott was only trying to help him.

"I can't leave this town Scott. My Izna's here. I can't leave her."

"But Derek, the way you are handling yourself, the way you're living your life now. Like a zombie. Do you really think you're making Izna happy?" asked Scott but Derek didn't answer. He didn't have one.

"Izna would've wanted you to move on with your life and search for happiness again" said Scott but he didn't get a response from the alpha. Scott sighed out heavily and decided to leave. Talking to Derek was like talking to a brick wall. He just wouldn't change his mind. When Scott turned around to leave, Derek spoke up again.

"Scott." The beta stopped but didn't turn to face Derek again.

"I don't know how to live... without Izna." Derek's voice terribly shook while saying this. "I need your help."

It took Scott a moment to understand what Derek was saying and when he realized what the alpha just said, a grin broke into Scott's face. It was the first time in six months Derek at least wished to move on from Izna's death. And that was a huge thing. "Yes, of course I am gonna help you. Me, Stiles, we all are going to support you Derek." Scott embraced Derek in a manly hug. A faint smile appeared on Derek's lips as well.

"Let's go back to your loft. It's been a while since we did some training." Scott and Derek started to walk away from Izna's grave. Neither of them realized a pair of eyes are watching them. Those eyes were saying a lot of things but unfortunately no one could see them.

"Derek..."

Derek instantly stopped and turned around. He felt as if the mild wind said something to him. Perhaps said his name. "What's wrong Derek?" asked Scott with concern in his voice. Derek's eyes looked around carefully but he didn't find anyone. Perhaps it was his mind speaking.

"Nothing" with that Derek started to walk with Scott again. But suddenly his eyes fell on a person. A girl was standing in front of a grave with white flowers in her hands. She looked the same age as Derek. The face was unfamiliar yet familiar. She was a very pretty looking girl. Raven black hair, clear blue eyes and flawless skin. Derek didn't know why but he felt like he knew that girl or at least needed to know her. Not because of her beauty but there was something else about her.

"Hey, Scott. Who's that girl?" Derek asked. Scott looked at the girl and shrugged his shoulders.

"Dunno" replied Scott. They watched the girl put the flowers on the grave. She turned around to walk away probably but her eyes also fell on them. At first she looked confused but then recognition flashed across her face and her eyes widened a bit.

"Derek?! Derek Hale." The fact that the girl knew Derek's name surprised both Derek and Scott. They walked up to her.

"I'm sorry. Do I know you?" asked Derek. The girl blushed immediately and shook her head.

"No, I don't think so. I've always been a nerd at high School and popular guys like you don't notice nerds like me. I'm Bella by the way." The girl introduced herself with an awkward laugh to hide her embarrassment. Derek raked his memories and finally he recognized the girl.

"Isabella Gilbert?" The girl was shocked when Derek said her full name.

"Oh my god, you know my full name." Bella couldn't believe it.

"Of course. You were the most intelligent girl of our batch. You moved out of Beacon Hills after graduation and no one heard anything from you ever since" said Derek providing more proof that he remembered her.

"Yeah, I had to see the world outside of Beacon Hills" said Bella with a smile. Her eyes fell on Scott then.

"Hey I'm Scott. Derek's friend." Scott introduced himself.

"Nice to meet you Scott" said Bella with a smile.

"Are you moving back in town or just visiting?" asked Derek with curiosity.

"No, I'm just visiting" replied Bella. Her cheeks were still pink from blushing. Only if Derek knew that she had the biggest crush on him in high School. Derek might not notice it but Scott did.

"Derek, why don't you catch up with her. I'll talk to you later." With that Scott left them alone. Both Bella and Derek suddenly started to feel nervous around each other. Since Derek's the guy, he gathered up courage and spoke up again.

"Would you like to have a cup of coffee with me? If that's alright with you. It's been a long time Bella." The way Derek said her name, Bella's heart skipped a beat. She blushed more.

"Yeah, sure. Coffee sounds good."

Bella and Derek started walking together while talking to each other. The invisible pair of eyes still watching Derek longingly. Izna never really left Derek. And she never will. Even in her death, she'll always protect him and love him. A smile with a hint of sadness spread across her lips as she watched Derek and Bella walk away together. 'You'll be alright now.' Izna thought to herself, already seeing a happy and pleasant future of Derek and Bella together. She was glad that Derek's getting a second chance in life at last. Because Derek being happy will make Izna happy. Seeing Derek in pain was heartbreaking for Izna. She couldn't rest in peace while Derek suffered in pain and agony. But now she can. And who knows, maybe one day they'll meet again. Fall in love with each other again. Unfortunately it won't happen in this life time but there's always after life or next life. And till then...

"Goodbye Derek."

THE END