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Derek's P.O.V
I clenched my fist. Jackson was after Stiles and I had to stop him. I looked up at the lizard that was hovering above us in the trees. He turned quickly and jumped off the branch. He bounded off into the forest quickly and silently. Without thinking twice I launched myself after the lizard. Forcing my legs to push me forward. My pulse raced as I kept my breathing steady. I could see the kanima running slightly in front of me.
The kanima turned quickly, facing me a hiss erupting from it's throat.
I halted and gazed at the reptile. I was no longer in defense mode. He was after Stiles so I was willing to kill him to keep Stiles safe. Even if underneath the scales it was Jackson. I didn't care about saving him anymore this was about saving Stiles. I snarled, my eyes flashing red in the darkness.
The kanima lashed out at me. His claws slashing at my chest.
I was able to arch my back to stay out of reach. If his claws punctured my skin I would be paralyzed and Stiles would be dead and possibly me too. I backed up a few steps ready to launch. I could feel my claws extend as I planted my feet on the ground.
The kanima tried a different tactic. He jumped to the side, using it's claws as a distraction as his tail slipped behind me and grabbed my neck. It's scaly tail wrapped tightly around my bare neck, squeezing it.
I coughed, I could feel the tail squeezing my wind pipe. I couldn't breathe. I struggled and wrapped my hands around the Kanima's tail in an attempt to release its grip on me. I dug my claws into its tail as best I could, but it didn't help at all. I felt my body being lifted off the ground and I was getting pushed against a tree. I was starting to get light headed, much more of this and I'd be through. I tried a last attempt. I kicked my foot as hard as I could against the Kanima's chest. It fell backwards and released its grip on my neck.
I collapsed to my knees and held my throat. I struggled to regain my breath. I cough a few times before returning to my feet. I glanced over at the Kanima.
The lizard was pushing itself off the ground slowly. I had obviously wounded it slightly.
I ran at it and sliced my claws, almost slicing its throat.
It dodged my blow and returned the favor with a blow to my chest. His kicked forced me backwards. I fell onto the floor, my back slamming against the ground. I stumbled to my feet quickly. I launched forward, crouching low to the ground.
The Kanima stood on its hind legs to try and slice my stomach.
Before it could attack me I plunged my claws into its stomach. It made a hissing noise before going limp.
I pulled my claws out and let its body fall onto the ground. I looked at my claws as they retracted. I wiped the blood off my fingers and looked back at the Kanima. Except it wasn't the Kanima it was now Jackson. I looked around and turned away from his dead body. I started walking into the woods, but stopped. Something wasn't right. The scent wasn't off a dead body, it was something else.
I turned and looked back at where Jackson body should have been laying. Instead he was crouched, looking at me. His eyes illuminating the darkness with a light blue color. His fangs were barred, but he wasn't snarling.
"Jackson?" I asked, hoping he would answer back.
"Derek? What happened?" He asked and rose to his feet.
"Follow me and I'll explain" I stated and turned toward the trees. I needed to find the pack so I could return to Stiles. I had to assure him that I was okay.