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Alright guys I have exams coming up so I won't be posting as often sorry. I promise that the moment I can I'll update. So I tried to make this chapter as long as I could without ruining my plot schedule for this story. Can I just say that this is probably my second most hated chapter of this whole Story so far. You have no idea how HARD it was to get this done and despite finally finishing it I'm still not happy. *Sigh* It'll have to do though. Regardless I hope you read it.
P.S: the last chapter has had the most reviews so far for this story and I am so glad! :D
Enjoy you're reading xxx
*2003: Beacon Hill High School*
*Ting*
The brown haired girl restrained her urge to scoff yet she couldn't deny her intrigue. The 15 year old boy smirked charmingly at her and waited for his prize.
"My name's Paige" she offered.
"My name's-"
"I know who you are." She cut him off with clear dismissal. Quirking an eyebrow and backing off with a humoured smirk, the boy nodded and left the room. At his departure, Paige inhaled deeply and tried to get back into practicing.
"tch… typical basket head" A bland voice commented from where she resided in the corner. Paige shook her head in amusement at her friend's words. The young girl huddled in the corner, hidden and quiet. Her short boy cut styled hair flattened by her blue baseball cap. Paige smirked in the young girl's direction. As the young girl took in Paige's expression her face crumbled in exasperation.
"Oh god no!" She groaned and sunk deeper into her seat.
"What!? I didn't say anything" Paige spoke out but her lips twitched.
"You think he's cute!"
"No I don't!" Paige denied.
"Uuuugh! Don't even try. I can't believe you think Derek Hale is cute"
"Stop putting words in my mouth Rai" Paige scolded with a roll of her eyes. Rai just rolled her eyes and grumbled to herself. As Paige went back to practicing, Rai felt at ease and soothed. The young girl loved the sound of her friend playing her cello and always sat quietly in her corner whilst she practiced.
"The pink of your cheeks tell me more than you think" Rai muttered as Paige continued to play.
*Flash*
"I hate you" Paige whispered. The blip in heart making the young werewolf shake his head softly.
"No you don't." Looking her in the eyes he smiled slightly at her "You love me."
"I hate you" Paige whispered. Her repetition causing Derek to falter despite knowing she was lying. Looking deeply into her eyes, needing to hear the words he appealed to her once more.
"You love me?" Seeing his affections in his eyes, Paige nodded. Enjoying the way his green eyes lightened at her nod. Derek immediately moved to kiss her, trying to show her his joy. His care, whilst Paige returned it eagerly. So lost to their actions they both startled when the Music room door slammed shut.
"Augh gross what the hell Paige!" Rai exclaimed her face scrunching. Derek glared at the interruption whilst Paige pinked in embarrassment.
"What are YOU doing here" Derek sneered his annoyance clear. He ignored his wolf and its growl of disagreement. Rai glared at Derek, her honey brown eyes fierce and disgusted at the mere sight of him. Between the two Paige just let out a sigh.
"This is the music room Dumbass. What you forgot which way the gym is?" Rai sneered.
"Guys please not again" Paige groaned as her boyfriend and friend glared it out. Derek pulled Paige closer and smirked arrogantly at Rai.
"Just spending time with MY girlfriend. What's it to you Black"
Paige rolled her eyes at the obvious cockiness her boyfriend was showing whilst Rai just scoffed. Rai opened her mouth to say something only to startle at the calls echoing from the hall.
"Shit!" she whispered and hurriedly ducked. Paige leaned forward and rubbed at her forehead feeling vexation, whilst Derek listened with his werewolf hearing to the outraged cries.
"What did you do this time Rai?!" Paige grumbled out. Rai shook her head and blankly looked to her friend.
"Nothing!"
"Did you…. Fill Marsha Wentworth's Locker with porno magazines!" Derek asked astonished at the bravery. Marsha Wentworth was Laura's biggest rival. There was never a day in the Hale house were Laura wasn't cursing the girl. Laura hated Marsha Wentworth more than anything.
"You did what!" Paige exclaimed looking dazed at her friend. Rai just shrugged unapologetic.
"She had it coming!" was all the girl said.
Paige and Derek fell silent neither one knowing what to say to that. Taking their silence for dismissal, Rai crept towards the Music Room door and peered out. Just before she fully disappeared she said one last thing.
"Later Paige have fun 'practicing'." Rai spoke adding sarcastic quotation marks with her fingers. Paige looked to her friend in slight surprise.
"You're not going to stay?" She asked having come to appreciate Rai's presence whenever she practiced. Rai looked pointedly at Derek and scrunched her face up as if smelling something disgusting.
"Are you kidding me? You think I want to stay in a room with THAT thing" Rai snorted. Paige frowned but said nothing whilst Derek withheld a snarl that almost escaped. Rai bid goodbye to Paige pointedly ignoring Derek's existence and took off down the halls. Turning to his girlfriend Derek frowned at her.
"Why do you hang out with him" He grumped, jealously filling him at their easy friendship. Just as much as irritation and annoyance.
"Why are you jealous?" Paige smirked at him.
"He's a loser" Derek sneered. Paige sighed and went back to playing her cello, choosing to ignore Derek's pettiness. Her relationship with Derek had certainly affected her friendship with Raiya. Araiya told her from the start that she disliked Derek. Her dislike only furthering after having properly met Derek. The two becoming somewhat hostile whenever with one another.
"I'm sorry. Black just makes me so mad. I know I said I'd try to get along with him but he makes it so hard" Derek apologized.
"You're 2 years older. Rai is just very protective" Paige answered. Derek frowned and the mood dampened as both lost themselves to their thoughts.
"Besides, I know you're just jealous" Paige teased enjoying the way Derek flushed. She wondered how long it would take before Derek realized that Rai was in fact a girl. She only wished she could see his face.
*Flash*
Paige scribbled her notes with active focus. Not allowing any of the background chatter to disturb her as she studied. The day was bright and lively, the reason she had come out rather than stay cooped up in the music room. It didn't bother her that everyone considered her a loner, that they wondered how it was she was dating THE Derek Hale. Feeling eyes on her she looked up and caught sight of Derek talking to his Uncle Peter. Tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear, she frowned slightly as she watched them talk.
"Is it any easier to concentrate out here?" A voice spoke, dragging Paige's attention away. Huffing an amused smirk, Paige looked to the paper pale girl who joined her.
"Not quite but it's a beautiful day and I wouldn't want to waste it"
Rai glared at the chatty group of girls not too far from where they were seated. She scowled at them before biting viciously into her sandwich. Content to spend the lunch time with the presence of her friend. Inhaling and exhaling happily, Rai scrunched up her nose as her eyes tracked Marsha Wentworth walk by.
"Stop that. You're already in trouble for the riot you started for the Debate team" Paige hummed languidly as she filled in her Math's homework.
"I wasn't doing anything!" Rai denied blandly.
"Hm… you were thinking it" Paige smiled playfully causing Rai to smirk. The two girls fell to silence. Their friendship despite not being so close outwardly was more understanding. Both looking for comfort, a presence to stave away their feel of isolation and loneliness. To others it may have looked strange, perhaps weird and unfriendly. Yet for them it worked perfectly.
"I see your new puppy has wandered off on his own for once. What happened did I miss a lover's quarrel" Araiya mocked as she observed Derek from where she sat. Looking to her friend with a slight smile
"He does not follow me like a puppy"
"Mmhm... So he doesn't have that wide eyed stupid puppy look on his face when you're near?"
Paige shook her head, well used to Rai's pointed insults towards Derek. About to go back to her homework, Paige noticed the way Rai eyes had darkened slightly. Looking to see what caught her friends' attention, she noticed it was on Peter Hale, Derek's uncle.
"What do you think a man like that is doing hanging around at high school like this" Rai mused her voice tinged with contemplative interest. Narrowing her eyes at Rai, Paige shook her head.
"Oh no. Please tell me you're not thinking of pranking Peter HALE! Nobody likes him. He's bad news even Derek said so" Paige spoke, not really scolding but more of casual warning. She knew that once Rai had an idea there was no changing it. Not unless you proved her wrong.
"Too late. Met him after getting arrested a few days back. He's not so bad" Rai grinned at Paige. Paige could have sworn she saw Araiya's eyes flash golden yellow yet it was gone within a second. Convincing herself it was just a trick of the light she rolled her eyes.
"You can't get along with Derek but you make friends with his creepy Uncle" Paige muttered.
"I don't know, he's yet to come see me about it. I've offered my hand in friendship, right now it's his move" Rai spoke as her eyes met with a chilling pair of blue orbs across the lawn. With a teasing smirk dancing on her impish face, Rai smirked lazily. Paige looked over to where Derek and Peter were watching them.
"He's trouble!" Paige commented, yet her gaze was observant as she watched the Hales eye Rai. Paige could see it in the way Peter's eyes lightened. He was curious, intrigued something she had seen plenty of times replicated in Rai's features. Peter must have said something that irritated Derek. Paige watched as annoyance and irritation flickered across his face, his green eyes sparked with something that surprised her as he looked between Peter and Rai. His features had darkened considerably and it made Paige shiver in wariness at the dark sheen. When Derek had muttered something harshly at his uncle, Paige was positive he mouthed the words 'stay away'. When Peter just rolled his eyes and responded back with words she couldn't hear, Paige saw how Derek recoiled and sat back down. Peter looked over towards Rai who smirked almost identically.
"Maybe….However what's a little trouble when you're having fun" Rai commented. When Peter smirked at Rai and gave her a slight nod, Rai grinned before turning back to her food.
"Besides you're the one always pushing to make friends with Hale?" Rai mumbled. Paige hadn't let her gaze drift from Derek, now keenly searching them as her mind processed a theory.
"I meant Derek" Paige answered.
"Meh! It's a work in progress."
Paige didn't answer. She looked at Rai with a contemplative expression, marveling at what her mind had summed. There was no doubt in what she had seen…..after all she was familiar with the dark green Derek's eyes turned. Only ever present when his jealously was high. The lunch bell rang, with Paige watching Rai with interest and contemplation. Whilst Derek glared at Rai and Peter watched on in intrigue.
*Present: Sheriff's Office*
The tension in the room was high as the occupants left the silence to stew. Parrish stood beside the Sheriff, awkwardly waiting for the Sheriff to start. Stiles stood beside his dad to the left his eyes never drifting from the three in front of him for long. Peter released a put out sigh and relaxed into his seat, already able to see that they're stay would be quite a while.
"Now that you're all quiet. Which one of you would like to start?"
The three occupants seated before the sheriff remained silent. Neither bothering to open their mouths and explain themselves. Araiya narrowed her eyes at Derek and the wolf did the same. Peter seemed to be the only one at ease and bored. Gritting his teeth in attempt to stave off his headache, the sheriff exhaled loudly, breaking Derek and Araiya from their glare contest.
"Why don't you ask Hale, Chief? If anything I bet you it was HIM who started it" Araiya sneered.
Her answer momentarily shocking the Sheriff. 'Hale? What happened to Green Eyes?' He thought privately. Moving to voice his thoughts, he was soon cut off by Derek.
"You do realize that BOTH our last names are Hale. Maybe you should think twice before you start calling other people Dumb. Probably take a look at yourself first, unless of course that's too hard for someone like you" Derek snapped back, his words biting with hatred.
Sheriff Stilinski, startled back at the two. His eyebrows raised high and his confusion clearly shown on his face. As the two seemed to rear up ready for another row, the Sheriff intervened quickly.
"Alright. Would anyone ELSE like to start" his words causing Araiya and Derek to screw up their mouths tightly. Shaking his head in bewilderment at the two's behaviour he pointedly looked at Peter who seemed awfully content where he was.
"Frankly Sheriff, I myself have no idea why I'm being treated like this. If anything I'm the innocent party of this troop" Peter commented languidly. His voice sweet like honey yet tinged with a snake like hiss. Narrowing his eyes in distrust, the Sheriff glowered at the man.
"Well you'll just have to excuse us if it's a little hard to believe that. After what- You tried to kill me and my friends multiple times, we killed you OH and not to mention the fact that you're a PSYCHOPATH!" Stiles sarcastically drawled from his spot beside his father. The sheriff narrowed his eyes in warning but Stiles ignored it.
"Must we always bring up the past" Peter sighed with a roll of his eyes. Araiya snorted from beside him reminding everyone that she was still present.
''Whatever Petey, You know Bambi has a point." Her words spurring Stiles to turn on her instantly, his interrogation face on.
"ACTUALLY! You know what? Why don't you share with us just how you two know each other? How is it that you're FRIENDS with Peter Hale?!" Stiles demanded his eyes dark but his face blank and uninterested. The Sheriff sat back silently allowing Stiles to interrogate the three. He noticed the way Araiya had softened at Stiles demand. He didn't trust the wolves entirely but he trusted Araiya. The girl was a soft hearted mess when it came to Stiles. Always had been when they were younger.
"I've told you about him. Stiles meet my vain prince of a best friend" Araiya drawled and gestured toward a smirking Peter. Stiles flashed back to the casual mention's Araiya had spoken with when she talked about her best friend. It dawned on him that he had never asked her for her friend's name.
"Petey of course you remember Stiles" Araiya continued as Peter just grinned.
"Peter Hale…." Sheriff Stilinski muttered before his mind flashed back and he was taken to a memory he hadn't thought much on for years.
"What has he done now Deputy Stilinski?" Talia Hale groaned with exhaustion. Her face pinched and her lips pursed. A young Deputy Stilinski sighed in slight sympathy for the woman but none the less led her towards the cell where her brother was kept. Peter Hale sure was a menace, a real trouble starter and the Deputy was becoming well acquainted with the young man.
"He was said to be the starter of a public disruption in town. When we arrived at the scene a fight had broken out between him and a couple others. With everyone stating he started it, we had to take him in" Deputy Stilinski informed with slight apology. Leaving Talia to deal with the paperwork required, He made his way to the cells.
Upon his arrival he noticed the contemplative look on Peter's face. The grin, having not left since Augusta arrived to bail out her grandniece.
"Your sister came" Deputy Stilinski informed. Peter merely ignored him much like he did every other time. Sighing, Deputy Stilinski watched as Talia blew up at Peter once more, just like she always did. He watched as they walked out the door and he shook his head. He had no idea that from that day on, Peter Hale and Araiya Black would become a regular presence in his duties.
Sheriff Stilinski garnered everyone's attention when he let out a mournful groan and leaned his elbows on his desk. He burrowed his face into his hands and continued to groan out and whisper a string of no's. Stiles instantly worried over his father yet the Sheriff ignored him. Parrish thought it best if he continued to remain silent and simply observe. He could evidently see that the other 5 occupants in the room had relative history with one another. Judging from the Sheriff's reaction…. Parrish slowly began to think it was perhaps a good thing he hadn't known anyone from before.
"Dad?" Stiles asked again over the pleaded no's. Derek, Peter and Araiya looked at the sheriff in confusion and slight concern. Looking up from his hands the Sheriff stared at Peter and Araiya despairingly.
"I thought I was done dealing with you two"
"Well I'm insulted" "Chief!" Peter and Araiya exclaimed respectfully. The sheriff continued his spiel over their exclamations.
"3 years! 3 years of your trouble making ways wasn't enough!"
"Oh come now Sheriff Stilinski, you're exaggerating" Peter scoffed
"You've cursed me. I just know it" The Sheriff spoke as he looked to the ceiling before his eyes drifted to Araiya. "This is all your Aunt's fault."
"Of all the god damn Hales" The sheriff continued as he glared at Peter.
"You mean he really is the guy from Araiya's stories?" Stiles asked
"Like hell he is. THIS god damn bastard was the smarmiest prick of the Hale lot. He practically lived in those cells. If anyone is to be blamed for whatever happened today I can bet you this guy had something to do with it!" Sheriff Stilinski badgered with a glare towards Peter. Derek sat up a little straighter where he was, feeling a little better knowing that the Sheriff wasn't going to listen to Araiya's words from earlier.
"That's not very detective like don't you think?" Peter mused as he faced Araiya. Araiya hushed him with a glare.
"Come on Chief be reasonable! You remember Petey! You know that the two of us weren't always to blame! Well this is one of those times!" She pleaded, her honey brown orbs wide and imploring. Her plump pink lips jutted out in a pout and warbled slightly. Parrish gulped at the sight she made, especially with the messed tousled locks that flowed freely. It was in this moment he wondered how anyone could have mistaken her for a boy. Stiles gaped incredulously as he caught on to what Araiya was attempting to do. He narrowed his eyes in disbelief as she tried to puppy eye her and Peter out of trouble.
From his seat beside Peter, Derek blanked before his eyes darkened. Casting a look towards Parrish, he scoffed out and muttered in disgust.
"Don't even try Araiya." The sheriff rolled his eyes. His immunity to the Black families charm and puppy faces serving him well. Smirking inwardly at the scowl on Araiya's face, the Sheriff enjoyed his victory briefly.
"What were you doing at the School Peter" The sheriff asked directly before Araiya could do anything else. Huffing Araiya leaned back in her seat and left Peter to be questioned. Both her and Peter, long used to the Sheriff's ways. The sheriff would always ask Peter first then turn his attentions to her, all three of them knew why. Peter always liked to twist his stories, sometimes exaggeratedly talking as if he was the victim. Whereas Araiya could never in her life time lie to the Sheriff. Not once, not ever. It used to annoy Peter so much yet he came to understand. Araiya's honesty with the sheriff was similar to his bleeding softness towards the pups. Evidently they weren't perfect….. Not even as delinquents.
"Enjoying my freedom. Eichen House is quite the place to stay. It makes a person miss their younger years." Peter mused as his gaze briefly darted to Stiles when he mentioned Eichen House. Although Stiles didn't show anything on his face, Peter knew that Stiles was recalling his own stay in Eichen house. A vengeful part of him enjoyed the wince it procured from Derek. Sniffing out the scent of guilt, Peter refrained from grinning.
"Of course imagine my surprise when as I stroll down the halls of Beacon High, I'm suddenly attacked." Turning to Derek and simpering at him with a pout Peter continued. "My own nephew attacking me in broad daylight for no reason!"
"YOU'RE not supposed to be out!" Derek snapped reigning in a snarl. Peter quirked his eyebrow in amusement before Araiya jumped in with a sneer, snapping right back.
"What! Because he was supposed to be rotting in a nut house thanks to you!"
"You don't have any idea about what he's done!" Derek growled jumping up to stand. Araiya jumped up as well both of them getting into each other's faces forgetting their audience.
"I know MORE than you think"
"Oh yeah, you think so little girl" Derek growled with a snarl. He let his eyes bleed into their glowing beta blue and lengthened his fangs intending to scare her. However he was taken aback when without hesitation, Araiya snarled right back, an animalistic growl rumbling from her chest. Fangs lengthened from her mouth and her eyes glowed a golden color.
"Try me Dog breath" Araiya sneered
Instantaneously, Parrish had whipped his gun out and trained it at the two creatures having it out. The Sheriff backed up, placing Stiles behind him with one hand on his gun. The Stilinski men watching with wide eyes. Stiles despite already knowing that Araiya wasn't human, still marveled at actually seeing evidence. The Sheriff on the other hand dreaded just what this would mean.
"Well then… I suppose that was one way to let the dog out of the bag" Peter chuckled as he was the only one still seated. Of course his remark was ignored as everyone suddenly focused on Araiya.
"You're a werewolf!" Parrish accused never letting his gun lower. Araiya turned to him and scoffed. Her eyes flashed from gold to amethyst in a heartbeat before changing back to its honey brown shade.
"Oh please pretty boy. I suggest you put that gun down before you lose an arm" She rolled her eyes and seemed to relax yet from the way she never turned her back it was obvious she was alert. Derek's shock must have shown on his face from the way she grinned victoriously at him. However it didn't last long before he narrowed his eyes at her and glared.
"What the hell are you?"
"Like I said Hale…. I know more than you think" Araiya sneered viciously
"You knew. You knew all this time!"
"Of course I knew."
Turning to Peter with a growl, Derek almost seemed to be on the verge of completely wolfing out on his Uncle.
"How could you tell her!? "Derek began only to have Peter interrupt.
"I didn't tell her anything, unlike you I know how to keep a secret" Peter snorted once again a small part of him enjoying the sting in his words.
"As if Peter had to tell me anything. I've known the Hale's were werewolves since the moment I arrived in Beacon Hills. My Aunt lived in the woods too. As if we wouldn't be able to notice the howls and wolves running around on the full moon."
"If you're not a werewolf then just what the hell are you?" The Sheriff demanded his words were firm. It caused Araiya to wince ever so tiny but Peter and Stiles had seen it. Peter glowered at the Sheriff but Stiles kept silent. His mind accepting everything before he chose to speak.
"I was born this way chief" Araiya smirked, her confidence didn't seem to falter but Peter knew the truth. Sneering at everyone else in the room Peter spoke.
"If we are quite done with the dramatics, would one of you kindly release me so we can all go about our day?"
Nobody said anything however Parrish did look to the Sheriff waiting for his orders. Derek was still glaring at Araiya seeming to avoid looking at Peter. Stiles watched it all with a dark spark in his eyes. Coming to a decision, the Sheriff spoke.
"Parrish take those two to the cells. Lock em up and make sure they can't get out. I'll figure out the rest of their punishment later."
"Yes Sheriff!" Parrish nodded moving to do just that. Derek let out a grunt but complied whilst Peter scoffed. No one looked as if they were about to argue. Not even Araiya who remained standing yet her gaze never turned from the sheriff.
"Stiles I want you to go home!" Sheriff Stilinski ordered. Stiles startled and looked to his dad in disbelief.
"Yeah right! I'm not leaving." Stiles argued his argument faltering at the look the sheriff leveled at him. Stiles knew that look and he gulped as his next words died on his lips. His dad was rather chill and more often than not compliant. Yet in this very moment, Stiles knew it would be in his best interest to leave.
"Fine!" He gritted out and stomped towards the office door, slamming it loudly before stalking his way to his jeep. Huffing and banging the steering wheel in frustration he grumbled to himself before an idea hit him. Content, Stiles did as he was told and went home, preparing to add more to his notebook on all that he was learning about Araiya and Keepers.
With everyone gone, Silence reigned in the Sheriff's office. Araiya remained standing her smirk having softened slightly but her eyes had yet to waver from the trained gaze the sheriff had on her. His face still stony the sheriff fell into his seat breaking the stare off as he did so. Araiya still stood, refusing to sit unless the sheriff allowed her. Looking up at her from where he had pressed his hands into his eyes, the Sheriff motioned for her to sit.
"Sit down. I'm not going to leave you standing like that" He grunted out seeming tired and aged. Araiya did as he spoke yet still did not speak. Instead she waited for the sheriff to start. After a few minutes the Sheriff looked ready to begin. His eyes turned stern blue, trained on her ready to pick out anything that gave her away.
"So just to be clear. You're definitely not a werewolf."
"In a way. I'm not a werewolf but then again I am" Araiya mused
"Araiya." The sheriff scolded following with a sigh from Araiya.
"I have werewolf blood flowing in my veins. I can't transform into a werewolf or anything but my eyes do flash a similar beta gold. I have wolf like tendencies and wolf conscious but that's it"
"Then what exactly are you?" The sheriff asked his face scrunched in frustration
"Not normal for one. My physical transformation is from my Fury side."
"And what the hell is a Fury?"
Smiling somewhat mistily, Araiya elaborated.
"You know that an empath is someone with the ability to feel and sympathise with other people's emotions" At the sheriff's nod Araiya continued. "A Fury was a step further. They were known as uncontrollable beasts who fed and thrived off any emotions. More often they were more prone to negative emotions such as grief, pain, irritation and anger. A Fury wouldn't care for your pain like an empath….. They would enjoy it. They would drain the emotions right out of you much like a vampires thirst for blood."
"And that's what you are?"
"Half. Half of me is a Fury" Araiya smirked but the sheriff could see the sad tinge to it. Steeling himself he tried not to show any emotions on his face.
"It's useless you know. No matter how much anyone tries to hide what their feeling, my ability will always allow me to know as long as I wish it. Nobody can turn off their emotions…. Well at least without a little help"
"Anna." The sheriff breathed realisation clicking. Araiya winced and turned away from the sheriff.
"I can control it chief. Turn it off and ignore what I feel from others. It hasn't controlled me since I was 8. I've never once used it against you or Stiles and I never will" Araiya continued. Slowly the sheriff relaxed but his despair was clear.
"The witches….."
"An unfortunate but necessary end. I suppose it was Stiles who informed you of the supernatural happenings" at the sheriff's nod, Araiya's lips twitched. She knew that if Stiles had told the sheriff the events of the witches' trial that the boy had edited out several bits. Araiya stayed silent not going to out Stiles, she would leave him to do as he thought was right.
"I gather you're the reason Peter is now free as well." Araiya smiled sheepishly whilst the sheriff huffed out a sarcastic laugh.
"Why am I not surprised" the sheriff muttered.
"He's done a lot of damage to this town Araiya. He might not be the same man you once befriended" The sheriff spoke his voice warning.
"I know…. But then again I'm not the same girl" Araiya replied.
The Sheriff gritted his teeth and inhaled deeply trying to suss out the mess his mind currently was due to what he had just learned. The more he tried though the more riled he got, he almost lost himself to his thoughts when Araiya gently called to him causing him to look up.
"I can't tell you everything." She answered languidly causing him to gape at her disbelievingly.
"And just why the hell-"
"I can't tell you everything because if I do… you might not like the person I've become Chief"
"What do you mean?"
Araiya remained silent but the small smile on her face didn't disappear. Warily and cautious as to just what Araiya may be implying, the Sheriff sat forward.
"Araiya. What exactly have you been up to since you left?"
Laughing sadly Araiya shook her head
"Don't ask me that Chief. I'm serious you don't want to know"
The sheriff looked at the 22 year old before him. His firm gaze softening as he caught sight of the slight shine to her eyes and the tiny tremble in her hands. Shaking his head with understanding he moved from behind his desk and swept the girl into his arms. Hugging her close he stroked her hair much like he had all those years ago when she was just a teen. When she had lost the first friend she had ever made. She wasn't crying no tears fell from her eyes but they didn't need to for him to know.
"What are you doing?" She asked. Her voice muffled against his uniform where she burrowed her face. Rolling his eyes and continuing to hug her the Sheriff huffed.
"You may be some kind of Empath eating Hulk but I've known you since you first walked into this station in handcuffs. I don't need to be anything supernatural to tell when someone needs a hug" The sheriff pulled back and gave Araiya a caring smile which she returned brightly with a shy smile.
"Only half of an empath eating Hulk chief" she mumbled with a dimpled grin.
"Honestly kid, with this town I'm slowly coming to grips with the fact I should stop expecting normal things to happen" The sheriff scoffed as he shook his head.
Araiya laughed but she was thankful. He didn't need her to say it, just as he didn't need to tell her he knew. Sighing the Sheriff leaned against his desk whilst Araiya grinned up at him brightly. Sternly stressing his next point he firmly spoke.
"I'm not releasing Peter-"
"BUT CHIEF-"
"Don't even try it." Seeing the way the girl deflated and pouted, the Sheriff refrained from smiling fondly much like he had all those years back. From the twitch of her lips, he knew she was recalling old times as well.
"The two of you aren't going to be getting away with anything now like you did back then. I'm serious Raiya. One foot out of line from either of you….. And you'll both have to face the consequences fair and square."
"Yes Chief"
"Now get out of here" The sheriff dismissed.
Araiya smiled childishly and made her way to the door, leaving the Sheriff to his own devices. Just as he was about to turn back to his desk, Araiya stuck her head in once more.
"Hey Sheriff!"
Looking to her confused the sheriff waited for her to say her piece. Araiya gave him a caring smile, so soft she almost seemed angelic. Almost. The honey gold flecks in her brown eyes sparked with mischief and relief.
"Stiles is real lucky to have you. You're a good dad"
Araiya didn't give the sheriff any time to reply. She left as soon as she finished speaking. Staring at the closed door in pride and amusement, Sheriff Stilinski made his way back to his desk and exhaled loudly. Rolling his neck around languidly and huffing out a groan as he stretched. Sheriff Stilinski reached for the bottom left draw of his desk. Pulling it open with extra care he grabbed the black nokia phone that was there. Placing in the battery and turning it on. He idly thumbed the marriage ring on his finger and thought of his deceased wife. His thought process leading him to think of his son and all this supernatural nonsense.
Punching in a number and pushing dial, his blue eyes slowly cleared and gave way to a dark shade.
"The number you have called is currently unavailable, to deliver a voicemail please speak after the beep"
*BEEP*
The Sheriff tightened his grip on the phone pressed to his ear. His jaw tightened as the lines on his face deepened into a scowl.
"I don't know just where or what the hell you're doing. I don't care, but you and I- are long due a talk."
Breathing in deeply but agitate.
"The moment you get this, you drive your sorry ass back here and face me. Otherwise….. I'll come find you myself."
Hanging up and shoving the black phone back in its draw, the sheriff looked at the photograph that resided within. Glaring at the black haired and grey eyed teen that posed beside his younger teen self, Sheriff Stilinski slammed the draw shut.
"You got a lot of explaining to do"
*Augusta's Mansion*
Jeff closed his eyes and embraced the melodic sounds that passed through his aged ears. Closing the door and locking it behind him, he smiled as he swayed slightly. Entering the dining room his eyes were quickly drawn to the corner where the piano was situated. Seeing the huddled figure of his charge as she was lost to the motions of dancing fingers. Her eyes were closed and her head twisting and turning as she played. Jeff watched her and listened. It had been too long since the Mansion had last had music spurring throughout. It warmed him to know that Araiya still played.
A loud clang of keys interrupted the melodic symphony and Araiya suddenly stopped, smashing her hands onto the piano keys harshly. She let out a loud aggravated groan before reaching for the bowl of ice-cream on the nearby table.
"I must say, I had almost forgotten how well you could play" Jeff commented with a light smile as he approached his ward. Araiya grunted but said nothing else as she scooped the cold dessert into her mouth. Noticing the twisted pout of her lips and sour squint of her eyes, Jeff moved to sit beside her.
"Although the ending could use a bit more practice" Jeff mused as he lightly positioned his fingers over the black and white keys. Araiya said nothing still and continued her sour squinting. Shaking his head at the girl, Jeff closed his eyes and began to play. He lost himself to the delicate motions his fingers took as they began their dance. The extra pressure on certain keys, manipulating the sounds that floated about the room, trilling out a wonderful song. As the song came to an end, Jeff paused and slowly opened his eyes with a relaxed smile.
Jeff turned to face Araiya who was sucking the spoon in her mouth angrily and glaring of into the distance lost to her own thoughts. Peering around Araiya, Jeff raised his eyebrows at the mass collection of junk situated on the table. Looking at Araiya he shook his head at her.
"You do understand that so much sugar will certainly rot your teeth"
"Don't care" Araiya grunted back as she reached for a chocolate bar and began to eat it along with her ice-cream.
"Of course you don't" Jeff muttered and settled for playing random keys on the piano.
"And is there any particular reason you're inhaling such junk?" Jeff continued
Araiya paused in her munching and glared at Jeff.
"Don't even try to pretend you don't know!" Araiya growled causing Jeff to hum in amusement.
"Oh so it does indeed have something to do with the phone call I received from the Sheriff. How long do you wish for Peter to remain arrested?" Jeff asked. He knew that the sheriff knowing the truth about Araiya wasn't what had the girl annoyed.
When the sheriff had called and began accusing Jeff of deceiving him, Jeff had held back his amusement. He was a bit surprised at how early on Araiya and Peter had decided to inform the sheriff. In fact Jeff had been under the impression the duo were going to have Claudia's boy inform his father of Araiya's nature. When the Sheriff went on to explain the punishment Peter would receive, Jeff had actually laughed at how reminiscent it was from all those years ago.
"Leave him. Petey can rot in that cell for eternity for all I care" Araiya scoffed as she dug further into her sugary sweets. Astonished at Araiya's words, Jeff couldn't help but look at her in shock.
"I take it from your words Mr Hale has displeased you in some way"
Araiya narrowed her eyes at Jeff and thought back to the events at the station. Just remembering the green eyed, bearded face of Derek made her blood boil and her temper rise.
"HOW could that ASSHOLE not tell me that the NEPHEW to survive the fucking FIRE was DEREK FUCKING HALE!?" Araiya growled with a shout. She slammed her bowl down harshly on the table causing Jeff to startle at her sudden outburst.
"THAT'S what you're upset about? Peter's NEPHEW!?" Jeff blinked
"DEREK HALE!? Can you believe this!?" Araiya continued to vent.
"Are you telling me you JUST now realized?" Jeff asked astonished wandering just how the girl before him managed. EVERYONE in Beacon Hills knew the only current living Hales were Derek, Peter and Cora. Derek was practically a celebrity. A local attraction, nobody who came or stayed in Beacon Hills didn't know just who he was.
"Who did you THINK we were referring to when we spoke of Peter's Nephew?"
"I thought it was Mattie!" Araiya huffed. The two allowed there to be a moment of silence. Mattie had only been 12 when the fire had occurred. He had only been 12 when his life was cruelly ended alongside his younger sister, little Lillian. Lillian had only been 8. The two were human just like their parents.
"When the fire had happened, Derek and Laura had been held back at school. Peter had tried to save Mattie and his sister but…. He was too late. Cora had-"
"I know. Petey told me what happened. However he failed to mention the surviving nephew's name" Araiya sneered.
"I would have thought you would be glad that Peter had family alive" Jeff drawled thinking the girl ridiculous.
"Of course I am. I'm not that cruel" Araiya snapped
"Then why the fuss about Derek Hale? You're acting like a child" Jeff scolded causing Araiya's pout to further.
"I am not" She huffed
"You are 22 Araiya, soon to be 23! Whatever petty issues you have with Derek Hale in the past should be left in the past" Jeff lectured casually. Araiya grumbled a bit to herself before she paused and turned to Jeff with narrowed eyes.
"What are you trying to do?" Araiya sneered not being fooled by Jeff's nonchalant attitude. Looking up in false confusion, Jeff refrained from smirking.
"I haven't a clue what you're talking about" Jeff continued but Araiya could feel his amusement and glee. She glared at him and did her best to intimidate the old human.
"You're hiding something"
"The Sheriff and I agreed to let Peter remain at the station until later on tonight. I believe he has a few questions he wants to ask" Jeff informed ignoring Araiya's previous question.
"Good riddance. Serves the two idiots right. Who the hell starts a fight in the middle of a high school? Their lucky you were monitoring the station and the school. If not their offense could have been worse. We don't need any more officials like Agent McCall snooping back into town and questioning things" Araiya grumbled being somewhat serious. The Hale name was already too common in the system.
"Agent McCall is far too obsessed with your father, the man had even abandoned his family for the case" Jeff muttered in displeasure. Jeff was rather fond of Melissa McCall, the woman was kind and a gentle nurse. She was strong and independent. Jeff admired how well she held herself together despite all the danger and trouble her son faced.
"Hm… If the chief reacts the way I think he will, the McCall family will be having yet another reunion in a matter of time" Araiya hummed as she munched on a few M&M's. Jeff looked at Araiya in astonishment.
"You think the sheriff will call him? How are you so sure he will come?" Jeff asked idly slightly curious. Araiya just rolled her eyes and offered Jeff some candy.
"He'll come. The two of them are both nothing but stubborn old men. However their old friends, if the Chief calls no doubt he'll come."
"Despite how they've parted? Your aunt told me of how they parted, are you sure their friendship is still as strong?" Jeff asked. Araiya smirked deviously and chewed another handful of M&M's.
"Dad's always watching Jeff. Always. He's got his ways whether they be legal or not. They don't call him God of the underworld for nothing you know."
Jeff groaned miserably and ate the few candy pieces Araiya offered him.
"What is with you Blacks and your labels? Augusta was known as 'The blazing Inferno', your father 'God of the underworld'. Not to mention your aunts and uncles. Jeanne Black- Huntress of Hunters"
"Aunt Lenora was known for her Jekyll and Hyde phase until she married" Araiya added as she munched. She was enjoying the tasty Feel of Jeff's annoyance; her caged other enjoyed feeding slightly on the older man's frustration.
"Or what of your Uncle Boston who everyone labels the 'Forgotten Black'?"
"Personally I think that's a little negative towards Uncle Boz. He just likes to be alone, he can't help it if socialization gives him a rash" Araiya defended enjoying their little game.
"I am 65, much too old to be involved with you Blacks and your chaotic flairs of drama" Jeff declared as he moved to leave.
"Ngaw Don't go Jeff! We were having so much fun" Araiya whined with a grin. Jeff turned to her and narrowed his eyes in annoyance.
"I have things to do Miss Black, if you are planning to waste the rest of your day away eating junk and sulking like a child then it is your choice. However I suggest you pay your speeding ticket sooner rather than later. You and I both know it will be YOU who will suffer if your father and the sheriff turn on you" Jeff scolded responsibly. Araiya just stuck out her tongue and continued to eat her junk. Jeff shook his head unimpressed.
"Richard had warned me this would be the result" Jeff grumbled. Araiya turned in his direction with a blazed glare and her cheery demeanour changed instantly. Jeff took a startled step back but his amusement was clear as he expected such reaction.
"Richard! That son of a-"Araiya mumbled as she remembered Richard's actions and words.
"Call me curious but how exactly and why did you receive a speeding ticket from the Sheriff?" Jeff asked with an elderly curiosity. Araiya scowled but Jeff wasn't affected. In fact having to live with both Peter and Araiya, Jeff had become well accustomed to how to handle their anger issues. He had to if he was to survive the two's hectic emotional friendship. He may be old but that didn't stop him from learning a few new tricks.
"I think Richard is in need of a visit." Araiya glowered.
"Honestly child" Jeff began, making sure Araiya was looking at him, Jeff continued.
"Derek Hale is as much a victim as Peter. You are allowing your childish hatred to blind you."
Araiya remained silent but she listened and that was all Jeff wanted.
"You are the Keeper Araiya, you will be leading the Court. You cannot afford to be bias based off childhood slights. I don't know why you and Derek Hale do not see eye to eye but you cannot let it overcome your duties." Having said his piece Jeff made his way to Augusta's office to work.
Araiya's Pov
I mulled over Jeff's words silently, turning back to the piano I glared at it with contempt. Jeff was right I was being childish, I knew it and so did he. I was being no better than McCall. Faulting Derek yet easily forgiving Peter. Feeling frustrated I snarled and hit the black and white keys resounding with a loud 'clang'. Sneering I idly punched the black and white keys with my fingers at random. Ignoring the garbled harshness they procured. Thinking on Richard's reaction when he had asked me if I knew who Derek was made me shudder in embarrassment. How on earth could I have been so oblivious? It should have clicked, been one of the first things I should have known. Derek HALE. All I had to have asked for was his LAST name.
'Stupid human' 'know… wolf…. Knew' 'Human not listen' 'tell….human….ignore'
My beast and Caged other roared and spoke at the same time. Both of them insulting me and growling over one another eagerly trying to give their own opinions. Their inputs serving in only providing me with a headache. Squeezing my eyes shut, I attempted to calm myself and inhaled deeply. As the tension in my muscles loosened and I successfully pushed back my Beast and caged other's roars, I opened my eyes.
Staring at the black and white keys beneath my fingers I caressed them lightly as I remembered why I had learned to play. Pressing lightly I started the beginning of Beethoven's Fur Elise piano piece. The tranquil trill the instrument released soothing my ruffled nerves. Allowing my mind to blank and lose itself to the motions. My fingers danced along the keys lightly, adding pressure when at certain points, changing the melodies dynamic. Humming slightly, I played on and remembered her. Imagined her sitting nearby, her eyes closed and her arms posed gracefully as she played. The phantom sounds of a cello sounded alongside the trills from the piano and I smiled. Pausing in my actions, the sound faded and I opened my eyes and stared at the black and white keys sadly. The phantom cello lull faded along with the piano's voice. Leaving me with silence once more. Letting out a sigh I fell forward and cradled my head on the piano.
"You always were pushing me to be friends with the stupid boy" I muttered into my arms. Lifting my head I stared upwards towards the ceiling with a resigned glare.
"I swear you cursed me" receiving no answer I scoffed.
"This doesn't mean I like him though. He's still a dumbass….. But I'll try"
Poising my fingers into position on the piano once more, I started the piece again. This time playing it with a smile as the phantom cello sounded alongside. Losing myself to the music once more, I let myself forget and chose to remember the happier times spent in the music room. The times where Paige and I would play together, the easy friendship we formed. Peter will always be my best friend….. But she would always be my first. The first friend I had ever made after they had released me.
Jeff listened to the harmonic sounds of Araiya playing from Augusta's office. He smiled as he listened on and sipped at his tea. Relaxing in his seat and choosing instead to listen as she played rather than work. It was as he lost himself to the melodic sound that he startled when his phone rang. Lifting the technology to his ears he greeted his caller cheerily.
"Richard! To what do I owe the pleasure?" Jeff greeted as he listened to the young man speak on the other line.
"Ah yes! Michael's sister April. Yes, Yes I do remember her. Oh has she now!? How glorious her timing is absolutely brilliant. I'll be sure to let Araiya know. Mmhm."
Richard was just saying his goodbyes when Jeff couldn't help but stop him from hanging up.
"Actually Richard, a couple of old friends were just informing me about something they heard whilst at your café. Now is it true there is a betting pool surrounding a particular pair of individuals we both know? I'm rather reluctant to name names'" Jeff spoke but the Cheshire grin gave away his elderly mischief. As the melodic trilling of the piano continued the wider Jeff's grin got.
"Oh Wonderful. I would love to partake" Jeff agreed. As he hung up from his call, Jeff laughed with soft mirth.
*Later that evening: Derek's Loft (9:45 pm)*
Derek entered his loft sliding the door closed with a soft slam. His face was scrunched up in a petulant scowl and his fists clenched and unclenched as he tried to reign in what he was feeling.
Rai Black and Araiya were the SAME fucking person!
Growling, Derek shucked off his shirt and made his way to the bar and began doing pull ups. Hoping to work out his tension. As he slowly began to feel the strain on his muscles, He huffed out a grunt and dropped down from the bar.
"Derek this is Rai. Rai this is Derek, my boyfriend" Paige introduced. The 13 year old examined the 15 year old boy before her with a critical gaze. Derek held out a hand and gave a friendly smile.
"Hi!"
"Hm…." was all he got in response. Derek gritted his teeth at the blatant dismissal. He ignored his wolf's low growl and whine. Derek just huffed and gave a charming smile to Paige who eyed the two warily.
Dropping down he went to get himself a drink, feeling just a little bit relaxed. He was just about to close the fridge when he caught sight of a packet of unopened peanut butter treats. Freezing momentarily his mind flashed back to when he had run into Arai- fucking BLACK at the grocery store. His expression darkened and the glare in his eyes returned. His hands shook and he felt himself almost shift. Slamming the fridge shut he moved immediately back to his work out area and began a set of sit ups
"Look I don't know what I did to make you not like me but can we at least try to get along?" Derek asked as he cornered Rai during lunch. He and Paige had been dating for 2 weeks now and despite his attempts Black never seemed too happy to see him. It irritated and ate at Derek. Upset his wolf more than usual. Rai seemed to examine Derek, debating if he was being honest or not.
"I don't like you Hale." Rai started and Derek seemed shock at the blunt way Black admitted it.
"I don't but you're Paige's boy toy"
"Boyfriend actually" Derek corrected with a smug smirk. Rai just blankly stared at him unimpressed before rolling her eyes and scoffing.
"If you say so Hale." Rai drawled. Derek restrained his urge to growl at the human. Rai looked Derek straight in the eyes serious and just a little threatening.
"I like Paige, yet unfortunately for me Paige likes you." Derek startled at Blacks words and went to say something yet never got the chance. Rai moved forward getting up in Derek's face. Despite the difference in height it was obvious the short haired girl was warning Derek.
"If you hurt her in ANY way I'll make you regret it." Rai gritted out.
"She was MY friend first."
Something dark and taunting stirred in Derek and unknowing to him his eyes flashed a golden yellow. Rai smirked at the young wolf and moved to walk away. Leaving Derek to stare after her departure.
Gritting his teeth Derek tried to reign in his anger at the challenge whilst his wolf seemed to howl.
As his abdominal muscles began to burn he tried his best to lose himself. Closing his eyes he inhaled deeply and clenched his teeth. Letting out a grunt he flipped over starting to do push ups.
"Derek what happened with Paige wasn't your fault" Laura started to say but Derek just slammed the door in her face. He punched his desk and causing it break. Grunting he tried to get his wolf under control. Turning he looked at his glowing blue eyes and once more whimpered. The guilt eating at him, he was a monster. A killer.
"Derek! You got a visitor can you come downstairs. Please" Talia called.
Derek couldn't deny his alpha, he was already a failure a shame to the pack. He trudged his way downstairs reluctantly. Passing a curious Peter on his way. He had just turned the corner and startled when he saw Black at his front door.
"Rai? What are you doing here?" Derek whispered his head bowed in shame. Unable to meet Black's piercing gaze.
"Your sister called. She wanted us to talk." Rai grunted out.
Derek took note of all the nosy wolves in the house and coughed. Sending a glare towards Laura, Derek noticed her stubborn stance and scoffed.
"Follow me" Derek muttered leading Black away from the house and closer to the trees. As they came to a stop just out of hearing range, Derek looked up ready to start speaking only to fall back. Clutching his nose he just managed to reign in his snarl and claws before Black was back on him. Fists flying all Derek could do was take it. He couldn't fight back because Black was a human, he couldn't let himself heal. Couldn't out the pack.
"What the fuc-Black get off him!" a voice he recognized as Laura yelled. Black was off him the moment Laura could get a good grip on him. Derek blinked blearily as Peter helped him up off the ground. The both of them staring at Black who was glaring at Derek and Peter furiously. It made Derek's wolf shiver.
"I asked you to TALK to him!" Laura shouted but Black just brushed her off. Eyes never leaving Derek, her knuckles were bleeding but that was all. Derek on the other hand had a split lip and an aching nose.
"YOU don't get to hide away like a coward Hale. YOU don't get to just stand there and just TAKE IT" Rai shouted. The surrounding Hale's all watched the young girl each and every one of them sensing her anger. Feeling it weigh heavily in the air.
"SHUT UP! PAIGE IS DEAD AND IT'S MY FAULT. I KILLED HER-"Derek shouted angrily. How dare this human come and tell HIM what to feel. That human doesn't know ANYTHING-NOTHING about what he's feeling.
"-AND I TRUSTED HER TO YOU! Now she's gone." Rai interrupted
"I loved her!" Derek continued trying to show the human why it was different. Why it hurt. Rai just sneered and moved closer, shrugging off Laura's hold.
"Paige meant MORE to me than you would ever know. She was one of MINE first before she was ever YOURS"
Silence reigned and Rai and Derek stared at each other challengingly. Tilting her chin upwards with her honey brown eyes blazing. Rai stared Derek down. Feeling his wolf stir within Derek couldn't look away.
"Get your shit together Hale. I REFUSE to believe that Paige chose a weak and pathetic little boy like you. Otherwise ….. Shame on me for thinking you deserved her."
The Hales watched as Black turned tail and walked away. Not once looking back. Nobody said anything. The next day Derek went back to school, he braved through all the welcome backs and the apologies for the loss of Paige. Green Eyes met Honey brown orbs through narrowed gazes. Each one challenging the other, daring them to prove their worth. Derek was going to show Black that he was wrong. Derek wasn't weak or pathetic.
Opening his eyes Derek stilled and felt more relaxed. Standing up, He rolled his shoulders enjoying the ache of his muscles and the exhaustion. His wolf whined within him and Derek let out a breath. His mind felt more settled than it was earlier. Feeling sleep nearing Derek made his way to the shower. Standing under the water's spray he thought back to the station.
Black- ARAIYA had known he was a wolf. She had known even then that the Hales were wolves. Scrubbing at his face he twisted the knob and grabbed his towel. As Derek lay in bed with his eyes closed he drifted to sleep with his mind reeling as he remembered that day Black had fought him.
Losing himself to memories he long pushed back.
*Martin Household (2:00am)*
The air was still with silence at the Martin house. No creaks, not even a breath broke through its spell. No sound, nothing, all seemed good.
"MALIA!" a voice screamed in agony. Blood splattered and the Male scrambled for the female who gasped for air. Darkness splayed outwardly from behind the Male and attacked the figure that was strangling the female. The male too focused, did not see the other 3 figures that attacked him from behind. The strange creatures gave a loud screech before it ripped the two young teens apart. Their lives collected by Death. *FLASH* A younger blue eyed beta roared in pain as the 2 creatures surrounding him bit into his flesh. He had no chance of survival or help arriving before the life left his eyes. His exhaustion causing him to falter leading him to death.*Flash* The Green Eyed wolf fought the restraints of the 3 creatures yet to no prevail did he win. The remaining creature approached him and ruthlessly sliced his throat leaving him to bleed out. Together they gave a loud screech to the sky in succeeding their master's orders. *Flash* the alpha fell to his knees as around him his pack's bodies littered the ground. Their blood staining the loft floor and soaking his pants. He looked up into the eyes of the creature's master. The master let the body of the Kitsune in its hold drop to the ground with a careless thud. Lydia could see it in the Alpha's eyes, he had given up. With the Kitsune's sword the creature's master pulled back and struck the True Alpha's heart. With that….. Death had collected the souls of the Hale pack.
"Save your friends my daughter"
*GASP!*
Lydia sat up and ignored the tears that fell from her eyes. Her hands floundered for her phone. She had to be quick. She had to be fast. She needed to save them. She needed to save her friends.
"Hello?" A groggy voice answered.
"Stiles. You need to save Stiles. Hurry." Lydia gasped out as she came to a stand beside her bed. Her hands reaching for the metal baseball bat Stiles had bought her. On the other line of the phone, the voice cleared and became serious.
"Lydia. How long do we have?"
Lydia eyed her bedroom door and tightened her grip on the bat. Shaking her head she whispered her response into the phone.
"They're already here"
Inhaling deeply Lydia felt the bubbling in her chest grow. Hanging up the call she gripped the bat with two hands and opened her mouth wide.
"Save your pack my daughter. SCREAM!"
*BANG*
Lydia let the scream bubble out of her and all throughout Beacon Hills, every supernatural creature cowered at her warning.
*Yukimura Household*
Kira jumped up at the sound. Immediately she jumped out of bed and rushed for her sword. Fear clutching at her heart. *CRASH*
"KIRA RUN!" Her father shouted followed by a screech.
"DAD!" Kira shouted and rushed quickly. Her father was batting at his attacker with the help of one of her mother's swords that hung on the wall. Kira ducked and fought as hard as she could against her attacker. Panicking for the life of her father. Neither anticipating there to be a second enemy.
*Dunbar Household*
Liam opened his eyes wide and startled back as he dodged a set of claws that were on route with his head. With a swipe of his claws he pushed the creature off him and rolled onto his feet. Seeing two creatures snarling at him, Liam opened his mouth and roared against their piercing screeches.
*McCall Household*
"SCOTT" Melissa screamed as her son was thrown through their wall. Melissa attacked the screeching creatures with her bat only to let out a yelp as it disarmed her. Determined she grabbed one of the kitchen knives and fought the monster best she could whilst the other attacked her son. Scott pushed the creature off him and charged to his mother's rescue.
*Derek's Loft*
The 4 creatures circled Derek briefly before they all jumped at him. Each one aiming for a vital organ, their screeches calling for his death. Derek roared and shifted quickly preparing for the fight despite being outnumbered.
*Beacon Hills Station*
Parrish covered his ears whilst Peter looked upwards and snarled. Sheriff Stilinski watched the two noticing how on edge the both seemed.
"You need to let me out!" Peter snapped his voice demanding with just a hint of urgent.
"What's going on?" Sheriff demanded noticing the way Parrish and Peter twitched.
"Somethings wrong! Something's not right" Parrish told the sheriff not sure why he felt like listening to Peter.
"What do you-"Sheriff Stilinski started to shout as worry filled him. Understanding that something supernatural was occurring.
"The Pack is under attack!" Peter growled. Moving towards the cell bars his glowing blue eyes stared at the two officers.
"If we don't save them they will die!" Peter gritted out around his fangs.
Sheriff Stilinski stared at the older wolf with wide eyes before his cell phone beeped. Reaching for it he answered it distractedly.
"This is the Sheriff"
"Sheriff Stilinski you must release Peter Hale NOW!" Jeff hurriedly informed.
"Jeff!? What the hell is going on!"
"The Pack is under attack" Sheriff Stilinski eyed the glowing eyed wolf in his cell. Peter met the sheriff's gaze unflinchingly.
"Sheriff?" Jeff called.
*Stilinski Household*
Dark wisps wrapped around Malia protecting her from one of the creatures leap. Stiles grunted as he swung his metal bat at the Creature trying to claw at his arm. Malia gave a snarl and managed to rip one of the arms off the creatures.
A loud screech resounded causing Malia to distort as her senses overloaded.
"MALIA!" Stiles called as his coyote girlfriend fell to the ground. One of the creatures taking advantage of her distortion, now held her in choke hold. Malia thrashed against the creature clawing at it with rage and desperation. Stiles felt darkness overcome him and his eyes seemed to brighten among the darkness. His attention too centred on helping the coyote he forgot about the 3 other creatures that were creeping behind him.
"STILES GET DOWN!" A voice called automatically Stiles did as he was told. Dropping to the ground and covering his head, he fell to the floor. Malia clenched her eyes tightly whilst the creature on top of her turned its attentions to the new comer.
As it reared up for a screech, it had no warning before a loud gunshot sounded out and its head exploded. Splattering blood everywhere. Malia pushed the creature of her with a grunt and caught her breath. Flipping on his back Stiles swung his bat at the creature gripping at his leg. Having successfully gotten free, Stiles scrambled back and called out anxiously.
"ARAIYA BEHIND YOU!" He shouted.
The creatures had changed targets and were instead surrounding Araiya. Using the butt of her shot gun she fought them off as much as she could. The 3 creatures screeched in sync causing her to clutch at her ears. Malia gave a roar and charged at one of the creature's ripping its head from its body. Her distraction allowing Araiya to gather her wits and swipe one of the creatures feet off the ground. As it fell with a thud. Stiles restrained it with his shadows aids leading to Malia ripping the creature apart. The final creature gave a loud screech and charge only to fall back as Araiya blasted it in the face with one last shot.
"You kids okay!" Araiya checked as she looked Malia and Stiles over. The two teens nodded a little out of sorts.
"What are those things?" Malia growled as she shook off the blood from her claws. Stiles held her knowing that she needed to be reminded that he was fine among the adrenaline rush. Araiya didn't even bat a lash at the creatures once she was sure the creatures had their heads unattached.
"There's no time to explain. You need to go help those in your pack!" Araiya gritted out as she re-loaded her gun.
"Lydia!" Malia grunted as her wounds began to heal.
"I heard her scream!"
"No!" Stiles breathed thinking the worse but Araiya cut the teens thoughts off.
"Not yet. We can save them. You need to split up and go help them. These creatures are only after your pack. Quick who's the most disadvantaged" Araiya demanded as the 3 made their way out to the front.
"Liam. He's the youngest." Malia instantly listed off. Araiya nodded and slung the shot gun strap over her head and settled on her bike.
"Most common place your pack meets?" Araiya demanded next
"Derek's loft" Stiles informed causing Araiya to nod.
"I'll get Liam. Malia go to the Yukimura's it'll be faster if you run. Stiles you need to get to McCall's. Once you've made sure their all safe go straight to Derek's Loft"
"What about Lydia?" Stiles asked
"She'll be fine. She'll meet us at Derek's"
Araiya looked Stiles in the eyes and her features softened instantly.
"I'll explain it all after okay. Do you trust me?" Araiya asked.
Stiles looked at Araiya and bit at his lip. He didn't even have to think about it. Giving a firm nod, he gave her a small smile and turned to hop into his jeep. Araiya smiled widely whilst Malia gave small smirk at the two.
"Remember, you have to separate their heads to stop them."
With that the three separated into the night.
*Dunbar Household*
Liam grunted as he tried to fight off the two creatures. He staggered a bit when one of them sliced at his back. Steeling himself, he did his best to remember what Derek had taught him. Inhaling deeply and letting his eyes flash golden yellow, he barred his teeth and fought. Dodging left, ducking with a quick turn right. He caught the second creature's oncoming punch and squeezed. With a crack he broke the creature's hand. Snapping the bone. As it screeched he elbowed the other oncoming attacker with his left arm, pushing the two away for a breather. His few seconds were gone just as quick as the two attacked him at the same time. Ducking their upper attacks he sliced at their stomachs.
"Clear your head of emotion and think, logically, strategically and anticipate every move before your opponent can make them"
He eyed the creatures and pushed forward.
He managed to tear up one creatures arm and the other's chest. Yet it wasn't enough, he could feel himself wearing down. His breath was frantic and he was heaving. His attacks didn't seem to do anything to the creatures.
He began to sway, staggering from exhaustion. The two creatures gave loud screeches and lunged for the little beta, their jaws wide and open to bite into his flesh. Liam clenched his eyes and tried to fight back refusing to give in.
*BANG*
*BANG*
Liam felt something wet splatter across his face and he slumped down on his knees. Opening his eyes in shock, he stumbled back as the headless creatures fell to the floor. He gasped and struggled to breathe as the darkness in his vision got bigger.
"HEY no kid- Wake UP! Stay with me- come on buddy." A voice spoke.
Liam blinked blearily at the familiar lady. Her honey brown eyes stared into his blue ones concernedly.
"How-how *gulp* How did you get in my house?" Liam rasped. Araiya gave the little beta a deadpanned look.
"I saved your ass and you- Kid. You need to get your priorities straight"
Reaching into her ripped hoodies pocket she pulled out a small bottle of something that looked like water.
"Drink this. It'll make you feel better"
"What is it?" Liam asked warily.
"Magic water" Araiya blandly spoke. Leaving the bottle with Liam she stood up and dragged the dead creatures outside. Liam eyed the bottle before tentatively sipping it. Not noticing anything weird he drank a little bit more. Liam followed Araiya warily but curiously as he tried to catch his breath. After dumping the creatures into a nearby bush, Araiya scrunched up her face at the state of her clothes.
"You're Araiya!" Liam commented causing Araiya to look at him as she casually took off her hoodie.
"Yep."
"What were those things?" Liam asked as he eyed where she had dumped the bodies.
"A major pain in the ass. Hard to kill unless you separate their heads or blow up their faces." Araiya distractedly informed. She chucked her ruined hoodie into the bushes along with the bodies and faced Liam with her hands on her hips. Liam gulped and eyed Araiya as she stood before him.
"You feeling better?" Araiya asked in which Liam stammered out a yes.
"Good. Come on we got to meet the rest of your pack at Derek's loft"
Araiya moved to straddle her bike but Liam darted his eyes towards his house before looking back at Araiya.
"Erm….. Do you want another jumper?" Liam asked awkwardly.
Araiya looked down at her clothes and noted the slight chill of the night. Weighing her options she nodded and said sure. Liam gave her a small smile as he handed her his red hoodie. The clothing fitting her just right. Gesturing for the little beta to hop on, the two rode off on their way to Derek's loft where the rest were going to meet them.
*McCall Household*
Scott grunted as he tried to get out from under the creature.
"Why are you doing this?" He gasped
The creature just opened its mouth and screeched loudly increasing its pressure.
"SCOTT!" Stiles called as he entered. Dark wisps immediately flung the creature off Scott allowing him to breathe whilst the creature writhed against the dark shadows yet it was no use. Scott clutched at his throat and tried to regain his breathing.
"STILES WATCH OUT!" Scott strangled out pointing to behind the pale skinned boy. Stiles turned round as the other creature was just about to attempt to break his neck.
*WHACK!*
The creature let out a wail as it was flung towards the nearby wall. Working fast Stiles grabbed the knife Melissa had dropped as she swung at the creature with her bat. With a quick slice Stiles separated the creatures head from its body. Turning, Stiles shouted out quickly as the other creature escaped the shadows hold.
"You have to separate their head's from their bodies it's the only way to stop them"
Scott fought off the creature as it attacked him once again. Its sharp teeth snapping towards his throat. Scott wrestled the creature and clawed at its chest hoping to stop it. With a final push, the creature flung away from him. The creature reared up for another attack but never got the chance.
"ARRGH!" Melissa grunted out as she brought her bat down. Bashing the creature's head in. As the creature fell she took the kitchen knife from Stiles and separated its head.
"Dude your mom is freaking awesome!" Stiles gaped as he helped Scott up. All Scott could do was nod.
"You boys okay?" Melissa asked as she tried to catch her breath. The two could only nod wordlessly.
*Beep*
Stiles looked to his phone and read the message from Malia and quickly grasped Scott shoulder.
"Dude we got to go. These things are attacking our pack. ONLY our pack. That was Malia, she and Kira are on their way to Derek's right now. We got to go" Stiles urged.
Scott looked to his mom and worriedly examined her. Melissa waved him off and dragged him into a hug.
"Go to your pack Scott. I'm fine. I'll be alright. I'm going to go to the station and meet up with the sheriff" Pulling back from the hug with her son, she did the same with Stiles.
As the two boys looked to her she gazed at them sternly.
"You boys be careful and get whoever the hell interrupted my sleep"
Giving thankful as well as humoured smiles the two boys rushed to the jeep outside.
*Derek's Loft*
Derek grunted as one of the creatures kicked his stomach. His shoulders bled out and his left arm was broken. He struggled to stand up and fight back. His attempts stopped when the other 3 creatures lifted him high and restrained him in their hold. Despite his struggles he couldn't escape. The 4th creature stood in front of him and lifted its claws preparing to slice at Derek's throat. Closing his eyes Derek prepared himself for the oncoming end.
*BANG*
Derek's eyes fly open as the creature before him slumps to the ground with a gaping hole in its head. The 3 creatures that were restraining him, release him instantly and screech at the new arrival. All three of them heading towards their new target. Derek groaned form his place on the floor in pain.
*BANG*
*BANG*
There was one last screech before a final *BANG* rang out in the loft.
Trying to sit up and see who it was that came to his rescue, Derek's eyes widened.
"Derek! Hey! You still with me?" The brown eyed female asked. Derek panted as his wounds began to heal. The dark haired girl came to kneel beside the wolf and helped him sit up.
"What- What are you doing here?" Derek asked. The girl eyed him and her lips gave an upward twitch into a smirk.
"I was in the neighbourhood"
Braeden helped Derek up and supported him as best she could. Derek let out a grunt of pain as his wounds began to heal, the slashes on his chest stitching themselves back together.
"I'm fine" Derek gritted out pushing away from Braeden's help. Braeden let the wolf do so and eyed him as he staggered. Seeing that he was slowing starting to get it together Braeden turned towards the loft door and eyed it anxiously. Reaching into her jacket pocket she reloaded her gun. Her eyes never leaving the door.
"Good, because these 4 were only the beginning"
So not happy with this chapter. I honestly went through dozen of re-writes and i still don't like it. UGH! Anyway here you go. So now you've all been given a little more insight to the whole Rai Black vs Derek Hale rivalry. The pack was attacked and Lydia seems to making some progress with her banshee voodoo with Death's aid. Melissa McCall show's off why she's a boss. And Braeden makes an appearance (WHAT!) Just how are things going to goooo...?
Fave and follow if you wish. Reviews would be nice but I'm not expecting much for this chapter.
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