Liam just watches while Stiles freaks about Scott meeting with the chimera pack. They kidnapped Deaton to help them with some plan they have. Scott claims their plans always end up with someone being murdered or tortured. Liam actually is kind of scared of the chimera pack. He has heard awful things and he has only been a werewolf for a short period of time.
"Stiles, we have to try to get Deaton back. What do you want me to do?" Scott asks.
"Uh not meet the scary chimera overlord in the dark. You could have been killed. Now we have to go meet him for some mysterious deal you made and hope we don't get killed." Stiles snaps.
Liam remembers the stories he has heard about the leader killing off some dread doctors and then bringing some chimeras back to life to be his pack. Sounds kind of like a horror movie. Although, the dread doctors don't seem to have been all sunshine and roses either.
"It's fine . I have a plan." Scott says.
Stiles shakes his head and sits back down on the couch.
—-
They slowly enter the tunnels to meet the chimera pack. Stiles tried to convince Scott to stop but he said he already made the deal. Scott has never been one to go back on his word. It's one of the things Liam likes about his Alpha. He is not sure why him and Stiles are the ones Scott took. They can barely protect themselves.
They get inside the tunnels and Liam sees 3 people emerge. One is a girl who is scowling at them with long claws out. Another is a boy who seems really nervous and keeps looking at the guy next to him. The guy next to him, Liam can only assume is the Alpha chimera.
He doesn't seem like what Liam thought he would be. He doesn't scream evil or murder. He expected an ugly evil looking person who made everyone feel dread. Maybe Liam has watched too many movies. The guy is not much older than him. He is smiling and is actually pretty good looking. If your into guys that is. Liam is not.
"Did you bring Deaton?" Scott asks.
"I did." The guy smirks.
The girl brings out a bound and gagged Deaton who gets thrown towards them. Liam catches him and Scott unbinds him.
"Where is my part of the deal?" The guy demands more than asks.
"This is my beta. This is Liam." Scott says, pointing at Liam.
What does Scott mean? He looks uneasily at Scott and Stiles seems to get a look of horror on his face.
"Hmmm. Thought he would be taller, but oh well. The little ball of rage should be fine. Nice doing business with you." The guy smiles with insincerity.
"Scott what the hell have you done?" Stiles asks.
"Stiles it was the only way we could get Deaton. We need him. We will trade something back for Liam once we figure out what it is that Theo wants." Scott explains.
Deaton looks sadly at Liam.
Liam can't believe what's happening right now. He is the deal? Like he is some property just to be bartered with. Scott made the deal without telling the pack and without consulting Liam?
"You don't have anything else I need. Let's go." Theo says looking at Liam.
Liam looks at Stiles. Stiles who seems to be the only one on Liam's side here, stands in front of Liam glaring at the chimera pack.
"I would keep your friend at bay here Scott. Wouldn't want to have to harm anyone in this deal." Theo says.
Liam considers the situation. He probably could take the nervous boy, but he is not really sure about the reptilian looking girl. If the stories are anywhere near true about the Alpha, then he wouldn't get very far. He is not sure Scott would help and Stiles is a human.
He pushes Stiles back. He feels defeated. What a day.
"It's fine Stiles. I don't want anyone to be hurt." Liam says.
Stiles looks angry but steps back.
"I will figure this out Liam. Even if I have to light this tunnel on fire." Stiles says looking directly at the Alpha.
Liam watches while Stiles, Scott, and Deaton leave.
He looks back at the three chimeras determining if he can take any of them. Maybe it will be worth a shot.
"This is Tracy and Corey. " The Alpha says.
Tracy walks over to Liam and lashes out. He looks down and sees a small scratch on his hand. He stumbles backwards and falls.
"Sorry, but I can't risk you killing Corey or anything." The Alpha informs him.
Liam feels a sense of dread. Maybe this won't be as easy as he thought.
—
When Liam can finally feel his limbs again he sits up. He looks around the bedroom he was put in. It is pretty basic. A bed, dresser, and a bathroom.
He hears a knock on the door.
He sees Corey walk in.
"Hey." Corey says awkwardly.
Liam ignores him. He looks around and determines if he can go out the window but it's not like he has a lot of options. He lived with Scott before and he clearly was just pawned off as a business deal.
"So I know your probably mad but I just wanted to tell you that if your hungry you can come out and eat with us." Corey says.
"Pass." Liam says.
"Ok but if you decide not to eat with us, then you can't eat at all." Corey says, almost apologetically.
So his new Alpha sounds like a real control freak. Liam feels his anger rise. He feels his fang come out.
"It was not a request." The Alpha says from the doorway.
Liam stands up and charges towards him.
He remembers Stiles telling him about the first five seconds are the most important for winning a fight. Something he learned from Derek. He said you know in the first five seconds whether you can win, are evenly matched, or if you made a mistake. The first second Liam charges towards the Alpha. The next second he sees the Alpha shift his weight and turn to the side.
Third second he feels him grab his neck and push him into the door.
Fourth second he feels he may have misread the Alpha's abilities .
The fifth second Liam realizes he lost.
"I thought you were a chimera?" Liam asks through gritted teeth.
He always assumed he could take chimeras and that they were not as strong as that is what Deaton said. He said they are experiments and only have half the dna.
"Not anymore. Theo by the way." The Alpha says, flashing his red eyes.
Liam growls.
"You done or do we have to stand here a few more minutes? " Theo sneers.
Liam snarls again but withdraws his claws.
He decides he will starve tonight. He walks over and sits on the bed and Theo frowns.
Theo walks out of the room.
Later that night Liam hears a small knock on the door.
He walks over slowly and opens it. He sees a boy looking back at him with a plate of food. Should Liam be worried this is poisoned?
"Here. I guess Theo changed his mind. Doesn't do that often so consider yourself lucky." The boy says.
Liam slowly takes the tray.
"I'm Mason." The boy says.
"Are you their Stiles?" Liam asks.
"Uh I don't know?" Mason says.
Liam studies him. He clearly is a human and seems harmless. He walks back over to his bed and Mason decides to invite himself in.
Liam eats his food which is actually pretty good. Mason is just watching him.
"Were you a deal too?" Liam asks.
"No. I'm here for Corey." Mason says.
Well that's seems stupid but Liam doesn't say anything. He finishes his food and contemplates his next move.