Pack Instinct

Disclaimer: Could potentially be a full on story or not. Just one of those things that depends on different factors and what not. But this is basically a little what if? where Lydia actually doesn't survive Peter's Bite since I've seen it mentioned a long while back that it was one possibility the show runners had considered after season 1 and so I'm gonna use it for this. Also, in this, Derek didn't lie to Scott in order to get his help with the Alpha and because of that, Scott was a lot more trusting towards him. Even if Derek did end up becoming the Alpha in the end and Scott would end up joining him due to that trust.

Summary: Its a Pack life.


Now that there was no more worries where Peter was concerned, Scott felt incredibly relieved. Sure, he was still a Werewolf but he was getting more used to the idea now that he didn't have a homicidal nut trying to get him to kill people. Though it did suck like Hell that he and Stiles were no longer friends but how could on be best friends with someone when they wrongly blamed you for someone's death? Said someone being Lydia Martin after she didn't survive the Bite Peter had given her. Stiles' obsession over her and supposed deep feelings had caused him to turn his grief and rage against his own best friend and brother in all but blood and Scott had refused to take the blame this time around. As it had been no way his fault that she died but instead, Peter's for being so revenge driven and crazy. Leading to the two's years long friendship to crumble to dust and a fist fight to occur between the two. And because of how Stiles had acted towards Scott, the young Beta had quickly gained the support of many in the school body as none of them had approved of what the buzz cut teen had done much to said buzz cut teen's immense displeasure.

Jackson had even called him out on it and that had resulted in another fist fight, causing Stiles' dad to come down extremely hard on him. The loss of his long time friendship with Stiles had deeply and truly hurt Scott, it truly did. But he moved on as it was all he could do and gradually, that hole in his heart got better as Derek brought in Isaac Lahey, Erica Reyes, and Vernon Boyd The 4th to the fold. Bolstering the numbers of the Pack and making them stronger. And though he had given Jackson the Bite despite Scott's thinking it was an extremely bad idea, the arrogant ass was refusing to take part in the Pack's activities. But if he wanted to be an Omega, that was his choice and Scott had no desire to fight with him on that as the less he had to do with Jackson, the better. Now his choice to join the revival of the Hale Pack had cost him any chance with Allison despite her giving him another chance due to how her parents felt about Werewolves and that too had hurt him a great deal. And if it hadn't of been for Deaton intervening and making it clear to the Argents, especially Gerard Argent, that he wasn't about to have them causing problems, the new Hale Pack would have had some serious issues to deal with where the Argents were concerned.

Even going so far as to somehow force them all out of town and promising that he had his way of knowing if they sent someone in to try and get rid of the new Hale Pack. This had greatly relieved Derek and even Scott and like Deaton had done with Talia, he'd re-take his role of advisor since Derek clearly needed it. And after Erica had joined and embraced all that the Bite had given her, she had taken to being heavily flirty towards Scott and it gradually caused them to get quite close to one another. Especially as he found himself beginning to flirt back and finding that the hurt he suffered over Allison was going away thanks to what was going on with Erica. Now his mom wasn't too sure what to think but so long as he wasn't getting into drugs or alcohol or something worse, she was just gonna be content to be happy he was expanding his circle of friends. Especially after how things had gone down with Stiles and had even made sure to get that copy of the housekey he had made back from him. Scott would even have a hand in helping teach Erica, Isaac, and Boyd how to control their new gifts and it was something Derek was damned appreciative of since he realized a little too late that he should have waited a bit longer before taking on Betas of his own.

Not to mention that with Bitten Wolves, he was still kind of out of his depth in teaching them and he couldn't use how he had done things with Scott due to how poor that had tended to go. Though Erica would be kind of a problem as for a time, she'd use her new found gifts to get payback on those who had tormented her while as a Human. Leading to a Hell of a nasty fight between her and Scott until she ended up breaking down and crying on him as he whispered that things were different now and that she'd never be a victim of bullying again. Boyd had even decided to use his size to his advantage for once thanks to the confidence the Bite had given him and made quite the impression on Erica's former tormentors to never bother her again. That had gotten him a grateful hug and a kiss to the cheek from the Blonde and she would even apologize to those she'd gone after as those were the ones who'd actually never done anything to her. And while the revived Hale Pack wouldn't have to deal with Hunters, they would have to deal with a Kanima. Whom they'd later learn to be Jackson of all people as his identity issues had caused him to turn into it.

They'd also learn of a vengeful Matt Daehler who was controlling Jackson's Kanima self and due to little options, Derek had no choice but to kill both. An act that would get a thanks of appreciation from Jackson as he breathed one final time as he was grateful for the fact he had been freed from the Hell he'd been forced into. Scott hadn't liked it but as Deaton would explain, some times, there just wasn't a choice. The whole Kanima situation had caused Melissa to find out about Scott's furry little secret and had even seen an almost return of the Scott and Stiles show. But because Scott and Derek had chosen to go over Stiles' head with Deaton's full support in telling the Sheriff a few secrets, the buzz cut teen really hadn't taken it too well despite the fact the trio had some real solid reasons behind telling the man. Making Scott to finally and truly wash his hands for good of his former best friend. "So, whatcha thinkin' about?" Wondered a curious Erica Reyes as she appeared above Scott's face.

Who'd been relaxing on the hood of his mother's car with his back against the front windshield. "Oh, you know, how happy I am that school's finally out for the Summer. And how every cloud in the sky keeps makin' me think of Lacrosse. Oh, they also keep makin' me think of how you bawled like a baby after Deaton showed you how to take pain." He replied with a small but amused smirk.

"HEY! I wasn't the only one who was crying that day, you ass!" Retorted the Blonde as she used some of her Werewolf strength to roughly push him off the car.

And gaining a loud 'ooph!' for her efforts as she laid in his former spot. Getting to his feet, Scott just grinned at her while getting a narrowed eyed look from her in return. "Oh, I remember as Boyd and Isaac was there too but they aren't my girlfriend. Plus, Boyd's size is kinda intimidating in case you didn't know."

She growled at him and he fake shuddered over it. "I am never sleeping with you again." Erica told him and kept her eyes skyward.

Knowing he meant no real malice but also knowing he needed to be punished to some degree or another. "Darn, I guess I'll have to see if Sydney will then since I know she's interested." Mock sighed Scott with a snap of his fingers.

"I will cause you so much pain if you even take a single step in her direction." Growled the girl as she looked towards him.

Her man just pouted at her. "Aww, but what about Danny? I mean, Coach did kinda imply that I should take really good care of his equipment."

"I really hate you."

Chuckling, Scott climbed on to the car and sat next to her. "Nah, you don't. In fact, you really love me."

"I don't know what you could possibly mean."

"Ohh, I think you do." Was the reply as the young Beta leaned in close and gave her a passionate kiss that saw her returning it with a moan.

Once he pulled back, she let out a groan as she glared at him. "Ugh, I think I taught you a little too well. Makes me miss the Scottie who didn't know how to give back as good as he got." Fake groused the girl.

Making him laugh a little as he grabbed on to her hand and held it. "The student has become the master. Just as it was meant to be."

That got him an eyeroll but the corners of her mouth was twitching. "I see a twitch of those lovely lips! Which means, I, Scott McCall, win!"

Narrowing her eyes at her boyfriend again, she grabbed him by the shirt and pulled him close to her. "You haven't won nothin', mister."

As she didn't want to lose to him again in their little game! Said game being one that often saw Derek rolling his eyes over and have Mrs. McCall gush over how adorable they were. "Hmm… I think..." Began Scott as he kissed her briefly.

"I've won quite a lot." He finished after pulling back.

Erica merely sighed in fake defeat. "Damnit, McCall. You seriously suck sometimes."

"Is that code for I should try something with Danny?"

Rolling her eyes at him, she replied. "You think you're so funny but you're really not, mister." Purred the girl and getting a chuckle from him.

The two began to kiss one another rather passionately and it wasn't long before they had rolled off the car and onto the ground. Naturally, Scott would end up on his back with a groan. "Okay, that was your fault."

"Oh, shut up and get back to kissing me."

Now of course, he wasn't about to go against that much to her approval!


Author's Notes: Yes, I shit on Stiles in this but that's not the important thing. So let's not focus on that as it'll just be ignored, okie dokie? Especially since this was meant to explore how things could have gone if Lydia had died after season 1 and how Stiles could have reacted and other changes that one moment brought about. May folks have enjoyed!