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"I want her trained Thomas" Mallory yelled, the desperation in her voice obvious as her brown eyes blazed. Thomas sat across from his mate cool and collected, not bothered by her outburst. Upstairs the even breathing of their daughter could be heard, and Thomas relaxed slightly knowing she still slumbers. Turning his green eyes to his mate he attempted to reason with her.

"She is too young for that kind of training Mallory. I'm not saying no, I'm only saying that we should wait. She is still a pup."

"She can handle it! She is smart, I won't let her be bound under him like us." Mallory vowed. Thomas approached his mate with a pained expression and pulled her into an embrace. Soothing her with calming strokes through her hair, whilst Mallory clutched to him. The craze in her eyes lessening as her mate held her.

"She will be free." Mallory whispered. Thomas said nothing, just held her. He couldn't afford to lose his cool like Mallory. He couldn't afford to give in to his wolf and extract his anger on Benjamin Delco.

"Talia will be trained, but she is still a pup Mal. We will train her but gradually." Thomas reassured his mate. Closing her eyes Mallory listened to her mate, trusting him. Thomas however glared outwards with determination. His forest green eyes darkened considerably into something short of malicious threat.

"She will be safe." He vowed alongside the howling of his wolf within.

Upstairs, Talia clutched Vira tightly to her chest. She had heard everything, having been awoken by Mallory's shouts. She was thankful that she had chosen to practice meditation. Thankful she could control her breathing. As she lay there, digesting all she heard she resolved herself to work harder. Understanding filled her as she realized the struggle her parents were facing all for her safety and freedom.


Talia Aged: 6

Michael kicked his legs idly as he sat beside a sleeping Talia. He mouthed the words from his book and tried his best to sound out the one's he had trouble saying. His mommy had bought him the book as a birthday present and he was adamant to be able to read it all on his own. He was six now. He was a big boy and if Talia could read big kid books than he can too. He was brought out of his reading when the bus jumped after going too fast over one of the speed bumps on the road.

"Sorry!" The bus driver called back as the other kids gave giddy laughs and squeals. Michael frowned and fixed his position before checking on Talia. Seeing his best friend still completely asleep made him giggle. He was happy to act as a pillow for the girl. Moving a bit so his shoulder didn't dig into her cheek uncomfortably, Michael pat her on the head happily and turned back to his book. He had long grown used to Talia and her weirdness but she was smart and strong. A genius and she was HIS best friend.

"Oi Bloom! What's the matter with the Omega?" Emmet called as he turned round in his seat in front of them. Michael frowned at the use of Omega when referring to Talia. He hated that they called her that. Talia was one of the strongest pups he had ever met, heck she was stronger than even Jared and he was supposed to be the next Alpha. Michael knew because his mommy would sometimes train the both of them together. Talia had also told him about her training with her mom and dad.

"Don't call her that!" Michael growled protectively, jostling Talia a bit. The sleeping girl just grunted and nuzzled further into his shoulder slumbering on.

"What you gonna do about it Bloom?" Emmet taunted

"Enough Emmet!" Jared cut in. Michael smiled at the future alpha gratefully and was about to turn back to his book when Jared asked him a question.

"Is Talia alright? Is she sick?" Jared asked looking concerned for the sleeping girl. Michael grinned and pat Talia on the head softly. Oblivious to the frown that marred Jared's face at his actions.

"Lia is just sleepy. Uncle Tom and Aunt Mal kept her up late last night playing games." Michael informed cheerily.

"Why would they do that BEFORE we went on a trip" Valerie piped up from where she had been eavesdropping.

"Uncle Tom is working on something with Emissary Marcus and he wanted to spend as much time as he could with Lia before we left for the week" Michael informed but his eyes were trained back on the book in his hands.

"I didn't know Talia's dad was working with Emissary Marcus" Jared spoke confused. Jared was sure he would have known. Alpha Delco had been training him for Alpha duties as soon as he had gotten back from the war. There hadn't been a day since that Jared wasn't learning about what makes a good alpha. Even his dad was training him. He was sure that anything the Emissary was working on would have had to go through his dad or Alpha Delco. As such he was confused on why Michael seemed to know but he didn't.

"I dunno" Michael commented as he was distracted by his book.

Jared frowned deeply at Michael and turned his attentions to sleeping Talia. Staring at her he tried to figure out why she was so important. Alpha Delco always asked him on how Talia was, asked him on what she was like in class and how her friendship with Michael was. Every time he told Alpha Delco about Michael and Talia, the Alpha always seemed angry. Jared didn't know why but Alpha Delco would in turn push Jared to befriending Talia even more. Not to mention his dad. Jared's dad would always tell Jared to protect Talia from harm, to watch out for her. Staring at Talia, Jared tried his best to figure out what was so special about her.

As Jared watched her, the wolf in him purred and the urge to sit next to her became strong. Shaking his head Jared frowned and turned back to the front.

"Okay Class! Before we get to the camp site I would like you all to group up! Now these groups will be your mini packs for the remainder of the week. Each mini pack can have no more than 6 members" Teacher Jones informed.

Almost immediately chatter erupted throughout the bus as the children all hurried to group up. Among the bickering and excited cheer, Talia began to awaken from the noise. Lifting her head from where it rested, she blinked at Michael blearily.

"Mikey? Are we there yet?" She queried with a sleepy pout. Michael perked up, noticing his best friend had awaken.

"Not yet! Teacher Jones is telling us to get into mini packs. Do you want to go look for a pack to join now or wait?" Michael informed her cheerily as he offered her the left over candy he had in his pockets. Talia shook her head at the offer of candy and instead looked around. Her brown eyes slowly sharpened the more awake she became.

"Talia you should join my pack!" Jared chirped noticing the girl had awaken. Talia frowned in confusion and was about to speak when Valerie cut her off.

"Why do we have to have HER in the pack" Valerie grumbled.

"Why not?" Jared asked confused.

"If Jared wants the Omega in the pack then the Omega is in the pack" Emmet huffed already bored and wanting to get off the bus. Valerie growled sulkily and sat back into her seat with a huff.

"Don't call her that" Michael growled closing his book and placing it near Talia for safe keeping. Emmet growled back and the two boys faced each other with flashing gold eyes. The two looked about ready to fight each other. It was why Jared straightened up his back and looked as stern as he could, just like Alpha Delco taught him.

"Enough" He commanded flashing his own wolf eyes for emphasis. Emmet immediately stopped however Michael seemed to be fighting it. Jared didn't notice, because Talia had calmed Michael by placing her hand on his neck. None of the children realising the declarations that had just occurred. No one had played witness to Michael submitting to Talia instead of Jared like Emmet had.

"Are you sure you want me to join you Jared?" Talia asked softly.

"We're friends aren't we? Why wouldn't I want you to be in my pack?" Jared asked generally confused. Talia seemed to think about it before she smiled at him brightly.

"Okay then. Mikey and I will join your pack"

Jared felt his wolf stir inside him and the both of them yipped happily. It was the first time Talia had ever smiled at him. Talia never smiled at ANYONE except for Bloom. Jared felt accomplished, he felt proud at having Talia accept his offer.

"GREAT!" Jared cheered smiling brightly at Talia.

"Who said anything about BLOOM?" Emmet began but Jared cut him off with his excitement.

"I don't mind if Bloom joins the pack. This is going to be the best week EVER!" Jared cheered.

Teacher Jones approached the group ready to note who would be in their mini pack. As she approached her fingers twitched nervously as once again she noticed the Future Alpha and the Omega pup together.

"Have you pups' chosen your mini pack members?" She asked forcing a smile. She grimaced slightly when Talia's brown eyes eyed her critically. Almost assessing her, judging. Teacher Jones always felt unnerved by the child.

"Our Mini pack is Talia, Emmet Valerie and Michael" Jared listed excitedly. Writing down the names he spoke, Teacher Jones looked up curiously.

"Only five of you?" She checked.

"We don't need anyone else" Valerie spoke snootily turning her nose up in disgust at one of the other pups.

"Remember, you all must treat your pack like a real pack. This will be your pack until the trip ends which means you all have to look out for one another during all activities and deal with pack problems yourself" Teacher Jones reminded.

"We know. Thank you Teacher Jones" Talia spoke with a shy smile.

As Teacher Jones moved on she couldn't help but keep glancing over to the small pack of 5. She was curious and wary on how the events of the camp would pan out from here.

Talia watched Teacher Jones walk away, her brown eyes narrowed dangerously. Sensing the tension from his best friend, Michael nudged her and silently asked what was bothering her. Giving the boy a reassuring grin she shook her head and leaned her head back on his shoulder with a yawn.

"Sorry for sleeping on you Mikey" Talia whispered drowsily, exhaustion still wearing her down.

"S'okay, I've been reading" Michael reassured before offering his shoulder silently. Talia gave Michael's shoulder a pat and rested her forehead on his shoulder. Closing her eyes and inhaling his scent the two young friends basked in the comfort each offered. The two pups had long grown used to being out casted by the rest of their classmates. The two shared their own world that only they understood.

"What are you reading?" Talia mumbled already beginning to drift off again. Michael felt himself flush in embarrassment.

"Mikey?" Talia mumbled worried already becoming alert.

"I don't want to tell you" Michael murmured. Immediately Talia's gaze narrowed defensively and she eyed out the other kids surrounding them. Her protective streak awakening and spurring her alert.

"We're they teasing you again?" She asked

"No. It's just-…" Michael started before sheepishly clutching the book close.

"I know you always read me the big kid books when I ask but- I wanna be able to read big kid books too. And for my birthday mommy gave me this book and I want to be able to read it to you all by myself" Talia listened but showed no out ward reaction. Most of the adults in the pack would have found that suspicious but the children just found it weird and Michael didn't care. What happened next took Talia by surprise but she was proud regardless.

"I'm a big kid now Lia" Michael affirmed strongly. Talia huffed out a soft but endearing smile that she only shared with those she cared for. That simple smile changed everything about her features. The intensity of her brown eyes lessening and the seriousness of her features easing. In those moments Talia looked less like the strange weird little omega pup and more like an innocent child full of life's bright energy.

"You're still a dork" She muttered affectionately before resting her head on his shoulder once more. The topic was dropped and the two enjoyed the rest of the bus ride as they had previously.


Talia's Pov

The rest of the ride had been a bit of a blur for me. As Emily I had always taken the bus trips or car rides as moments to dream and sleep. The habit seeming to have carried on into my new life as Talia. Although it could also be argued that it was due to all the late night training and exercise my mother was putting me through. I had been right to compare her to a goddess. A warrior beneath her angelic façade. She was a demon beneath her kindness whose only purpose was to push you over the cliff. She was a slave driver and I'm certain that had I not had the mentality of an adult I long would have succumbed to my tears and ineptness.

When I say training I'm not talking about squats, relays, sit ups or any type of physical workouts'. Other than the habitual game of chasing and hide and seek with my Father, I had no other physical activities. Mallory had me studying books and doing mind games. It was obvious that my parents had given up the pretences of pretending that they were games. Every morning I would wake up only to be quizzed at the breakfast table. From there I would be taught by Emissary Marcus the legends and myths of creatures of the supernatural type as 'story time'. After Lunch it would be chess games, Sudoku and checkers. After Dinner it will be chasing and hide seek with my Father. The only times I perhaps had a break was when I was at school or with Michael.

Expectations of me being a great student had already been considerably low. As the Omega pup it was expected that I would do the worse and be the most academically stunted student in the class. The pointed jabs of my educational needs being 'special' attested to that. The treatment annoyed me, angered me at times; I admit it. I knew I was smarter, well above these children, arguably even some of the adults. Yet I was an adult in a child's body. An OMEGEA. On days where I struggled with my mother's activities, frustrated tears would prickle at my eyes but then Michael would be there. His mere presence a reminder of why I was trying my best. Actively trying and working for strength.

"Get a move on Omega" Valerie snapped as she pushed me. Her actions jostling me out of my mind. Blinking in confusion and trying to remember just what was going on, I followed her slowly.

"Where are we going?" I asked softly.

"Are you kidding me? Teacher Jones just said we had to go to bed. We're in the same room" Valerie growled as she tugged her backpack.

Following her, seeing as I had no idea what was going on or where I was going, I listened. Valerie prattled and complained the entire time. She just talked and talked, grumbled and whined- mostly to herself as she had deemed me too stupid to understand her problems. Because of course for a real 6 year old the world is doomed when your favourite dolly has a purple skirt instead of pink. Somehow though it didn't annoy me. Instead I felt peace and amusement in listening to her.

"Valerie and Talia, you two girls will be sharing a room with Marsha and Amy. I'm sure you girls can sort out the bunk beds on your own" Our guide directed before leaving.

Entering the room, I instantly caught sight of the two girls we would be sharing a room with. They weren't all too different from the other kids. For me, it was only another bunch of snot nosed brats and midgets. Seeing my duffle bag near the door I walked to it and began to drag it towards one of the bottom bunks. Valerie had already claimed the top bed for the bunks on the left. Her bags at the bottom by the ladder as she fluffed her pillow. Assuming the leftover bed would be for me I moved to go there.

A midget body in front of me halted me in my tracks. Looking at the child in my way I refrained from releasing a tiresome sigh.

"Where do you think you're going Omega" The midget sneered

"To bed?" I answered softly wishing to lay down.

"Marsha and I were here first. That means this is our territory if you want to sleep in here you have to ask for OUR permission" the midget (Now identified as Amy) snootily informed. Marsha, from her place on the bottom bunk watched on silently at the exchange.

For a few seconds I was a little confused until I remembered the whole mini pack ordeal's Teacher Jones had been sprouting about.

"What are you getting at Amy?" Valerie sneered from where she watched.

"You know how a pack works Valerie. Your mommy must have taught you that. Especially as a member of Jared's pack. Our pack had first claim. If the Omega wants to sleep in OUR territory she has to have our permission" Amy rattled off with her nose held high

"Can I have permission to sleep in your territory?" I asked vexed and bored with the conversation already. Either answer wouldn't bother me.

"I deny your request" Amy announced with a confident smile.

"WHAT!" "Okay" Valerie and I said in unison.

"Amy…" Marsha called from where she watched.

"You can't do that!" Valerie growled as she climbed down from the top bunk and joined us on the ground.

"Yes I can!" Amy laughed

"No you can't! Where are we supposed to sleep?" Valerie shouted almost hysterically

"You can sleep here Valerie but the omega can't"

I could see it in Amy's face, the girl was doing it out of spite. She truly didn't like me and oddly it only amused me. When I thought about it, for her this was probably a power trip. Amy could very well do as she had said and if I did go to Teacher Jones about it, it would change nothing. Wolf packs had territory we claimed, first come first serve. It was a respect thing and Teacher Jones had stated that we would be acting like a real pack. All were points the little midget brat could use if anyone tattled. She was picking on me because I was the Omega. Valerie had long been named one of Jared's close friends and was bound to be either his left or right hand along with Emmet. I was the safer target.

Despite the fact it was happening to me….. I was impressed. Amy was tactful and an opportunist. Now would be the best time to establish dominance, power and strength. It was that or I was simply thinking too much into a little girl's attempt of bullying.

"Alright" I voiced. I had no care for the rejection, sure that I could find somewhere else to slumber. If worse came to worse I could always bunk out with Michael having shared with him before. Why create an even bigger ordeal. I had just turned to walk out the door, away from Amy's triumphant smirk, when a hand yanked me back.

"No. Stay! You aren't going anywhere. What's it going to take for us both to stay" Valerie demanded her grip on my arm not loosening. I couldn't help the spark of interest that welled in me.

"Nothing will ever change my mind about letting the OMEGA share my territory" Amy snarled her eyes flashing.

"I'm quite fine with leaving, Valerie" I voiced but the girl had brushed off my words.

"The Omega is part of my pack. You say no to her than your saying no to me and to my Alpha" Valerie growled. Amy looked taken aback for a second and hesitation and wary showed on her face. Mulling over Valerie's statement I was surprised at her willingness to stand up for me. I had already long since labelled her as spoilt and self-concerned. However I could tell that she had purposely mentioned the word Alpha. Regardless of this little exercise, Jared was still the next Alpha for the Delco pack. This mini pack nonsense was only a game for him.

"Fine. I'll let you stay if you can do ONE thing" Amy finally said her voice still confident. Intrigued I listened keenly.

"If you want the Omega to stay, BOTH of you have to beg for it" Amy sneered

I felt Valerie literally stiffen at Amy's demand. It was a done deal and Amy knew it. There was no way Valerie would beg for an Omega. If she did, she would be lowering her rank and submitting to another pack. It would be blatant disrespect to her Alpha and her placing. She would be shamed and equal to me, an omega. Valerie would never take such a risk not with who her mother was. In enemy territory we weren't just representing ourselves and our ranks, but also our Alpha and our pack. Leaving me to leave would call for minor punishment in comparison to begging and weakening our packs reputation.

Adjusting the grip on my bag, I eased my hand out of Valerie's grasp.

"I'll take my leave" I spoke up as I once again turned to go I was halted.

"NO!"

Surprise and shock was all that could be scented in the room. Snapping my head round with narrowed eyes I waited. Valerie still stood stiffly, her form shaking and her fists clenched. She was literally trembling but despite that she raised her head and stared straight at Amy. From where Marsha watched everything she let out a shocked gasp. Even Amy couldn't hide the surprise on her face.

Dropping to her knees, Valerie stifled what I could hear to be the start of a warbling sob. With her head held high, and her fist clenched tightly she started to talk. Valerie was going to do it. She was actually going to beg so I could stay.

"Amy, Marsha. I formally-"

I couldn't do it.

Before Valerie could speak anymore I pulled her up from her kneeling position. Ignoring her cry of surprise and slight outrage, I moved to grab her back pack. Hefting it onto my back and dragging my own duffle behind me; I moved to leave. All the while ignoring Valerie's outraged cries.

"Where are you going?" Amy demanded

"Elsewhere" I replied my soft tone becoming blunt and bland.

"AND where is that? Huh? We have nowhere else to sleep you stupid, stupid omega" Valerie hissed

"She's right! You don't have anywhere else to go!" Marsha finally contributed

"Of course we do" I replied. The unspoken 'duh' trailing after with my expression.

"You do" Amy huffed looking smug, certain that I was bluffing.

"Thank you Amy and Marsha for hearing our request. Yet as per your response and denial of our presence, Valerie and I bid you good night and gracious dreams for your hospitality" I thanked with a polite smile on my face. My back straight and grip on Valerie tight, forcing her to share a similar stance.

"Valerie and I shall take our leave" I gave one last polite smile before dragging Valerie with me towards the door.

"You can't leave! You'll have nowhere else to go!" Amy called out

"Or to sleep!" Marsha added as she came to stand by Amy both of them looking confused.

"Why to report to our Alpha of course" I replied innocently. Both girls stiffened but Valerie remained silent.

"Why?" Marsha exclaimed seeming fearful

"Why wouldn't we?" I shrugged making sure I kept my feature innocent and confused.

"You said we couldn't sleep here." Valerie spoke up her face showing her disgruntlement and unhappiness.

"You said no to me, my pack and my Alpha. It's only right we report to our Alpha" Valerie continued with a glare. Instantly I picked up from where she had left off.

"You've clearly made your stance clear on where your opinions are based. Our pack will not have any need to associate with a pack that demands submission to someone other than our Alpha" I listed off.

"Wait!" Amy called as Valerie and I had just reached the door. Halting I turned to look at the panicked gazes both girls wore.

"Don't tell Jared! Please!" Amy pleaded

"Hn…." I hummed. My nonchalance seeming to spur them even more to worry. I suppose it didn't help that Valerie had her sneer on full force and her nose scrunched in disgust.

"You can BOTH stay and sleep in the room with us! Just don't tell Jared." Amy hurriedly spoke

Neither Valerie nor I showed any sign that we were going to heed her pleas. I could visibly see the worry and slight fear the two girls were showing. They knew, just as every other pup in the Delco pack did, that an Upset Jared would mean consequences.

Another thing you could always count on children to be was brutally honest. Children had no concepts or care on what was safe to share or not. In a wolf pack it was worse. Secrets were never secrets for long if you could not control the chemo-scents you released or your pulse. Even then if you couldn't control your heart beat you were doomed to be found. In a pack everything was expected to be open.

Amy knew it, Valerie knew it and so did Marsha. If her actions were reported to Jared and the other pups found out it would get back to their parents no doubt. For us this was just a game, a drill something fun but our actions spoke louder than words. If you couldn't respect your soon to be Alpha as a pup…. You would most likely not respect him as an Adult.

"Please" Marsha whispered as she fell to her knees not too long so did Amy. The two girls barring their necks in submission. I could literally feel Valerie's eyes on me but that didn't change anything. I still stayed silent and as such…. So did Valerie.

It was this scene that Teacher Jones had found us. The teacher opening the door to inform us that it was time for dinner. I arranged my features so a shy and cautious expression was all she would be exposed to. I could see it in the way her eyes immediately strayed to the two kneeling children and Valerie who was seemingly stood in front of them.

"Is everything alright?" Teacher Jones asked casting a nervous look at me then Valerie.

"Fine, Teacher Jones" Valerie smiled, innocently and full of charm.

"Talia what are you doing with those bags, haven't you settled in yet?" Teacher Jones asked.

The scent of fearful nerves and panicky shivers was potent but she called no attention to it. Inwardly I withheld a sneering scoff I wanted to give. Heeding my mother's words during one of our many lessens together.

'You are a child Talia and it is your greatest weapon. Adults are arrogant and quick to turn a blind eye. Use it, EXPOSE it. Make it their greatest weaknesses'

"I-I wasn't sure if I could" I bit my bottom lip and stared at my shoes.

"Nonsense. There is enough beds for all four of you girls. Come on let's go for dinner" Teacher Jones ushered making me leave the bags in the room and steering the four of us to the hall for dinner. When Teacher Jones had left us to walk to where Jared, Emmet and Michael were waiting, Amy and Marsha nervously moved to join their pack. I kept my head down, only watching the way my feet would shuffle on the floor to where the boys were waiting.

"Why did you stop me?" Valerie whispered.

With how boisterous and loud the hall was from all the pups inside, no one else would have heard it. Yet we were side by side, the reason my head was bowed to show my position of being lower than Valerie. I could hear her clear as day.

The 6 year old had impressed me, I wouldn't lie. It was a fact that surprised me and so far in my life as Talia, surprises were sparse. As Emily all eyes were on me yet I had managed invisibility, As Talia no one spared me a glance but all new I was there. Yet in both lives I had an assumed personal, title, abilities. Emily was expected from many things but showed nothing, Talia is the opposite.

My actions had shocked and awoken Valerie and I knew she was curious. Her eyes were alight with that childlike suspicion and curiosity that would take long to burn. It was a sight that caused me to soften towards her….. Her eyes reminding me so much of Michael's in that moment.

"I'm the Omega"

My answer did nothing to sate her curiosity or the spark in her eyes. It caused me to smile inwardly but outwardly I spoke it so soft and timidly she would mistake it for submission.

"LIA!" Michael cheered before scrambling from his seat to drag me to a place beside him. Leaving Valerie to make her way on her own. As I settled into my seat and listened to a babbling Michael with a tiny smile, I hummed languidly. My wolf purring with satisfaction and eagerness the both of us remembering our fathers parting words before we had left.

"I love you princess…..always remember that." He whispered as he clutched me tight and kissed my hair.

"I love you too daddy" I whispered back.

As we broke away from the hug, his forest green eyes met mine, bright with nothing but love. Leaning into his caressing touch, I nuzzled the palm of his hand and smiled at him widely. My eyes no doubt shining with unending praise and love.

"You watch out for Mikey okay."

"Of course! He's pack" My words specific for a reason. From the way his features softened at my words I'm sure he understood my implications.

"No….. Not pack sweetheart. Family." He reaffirmed

"…..and Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten" I recited back

"Lia?" Michael called, dragging me out of my thoughts. Looking to him and noticing the vegetables on his plate that yet to be eaten, I nudged the plate closer to him.

"Eat your greens Mikey! Or else I'll tell aunt Bella" I softly urged causing him to pout before agreeing to my request.


Emmet snorted around a mouthful of food at the Omega and Bloom. Having been forced to share classes with the two, Emmet had come to care less and less about the two's existence. His father's words stressing the importance of catering to the Alpha and only the Alpha. Since Emmet had started attending classes with Jared the future Alpha and Talia the Omega, his father had urged him to ignore the omega and focus on the Alpha. His father always proudly talking of how well their family served their Alpha's. It was in his blood line; his blood right. Emmet knew he wasn't the smartest kid in class, that he wasn't the brightest. That hadn't stopped him from trying. When Jared had taken to being his friend, both he and his father had been shocked. It had been the first step Emmet had taken to maturity. The 6 year old boy had since then been taught by his father the many ways he could support his Alpha. And everyone knew that their Alpha would be Jared.

Being so busy, Emmet hadn't had the time to really notice the Omega or Bloom unless Jared had decided to associate with the two. With how often Jared, Valerie and He spent trying to find the two, Emmet soon came to dislike them both strongly.

"Aaron and his pack had offered us the top bunks as soon as we entered the room" Michael regaled to Talia eagerly. Michael had been so excited when Aaron and his pack had offered the top bunks. Emmet is afraid of heights and chose to sleep on the extra bed Teacher jones had added. For Jared and Emmet such treatment was normal and expected but Michael hadn't thought it'd been anything like that.

"That's good" Talia hummed absently as she spooned some mash potatoes into her mouth.

"What about with you two?" Emmet garbled out around his mouthful. His actions causing Michael to scrunch his nose up in disgust but nothing else.

"Yeah! Did you and Val find your rooms okay? You guys didn't have any problems right?" Jared asked with concern.

Jared remembered his father telling him of how Omega's were treated unjustly and often pushed around. He worried to think that someone had done that to Talia, the protective surge he had been encouraged to feel for the girl threatening to overwhelm him.

'Protect Talia Jared…'

'Watch her closely my grandson'

"We have a room with Amy and Marsha" Talia informed lightly but she never once looked up from her food. Her words and tone indicated that there was nothing wrong but Jared didn't like how quiet Valerie was. Nor the way she was staring intensely at Talia as if waiting for something. Inhaling deeply, Jared tried to assess the two girl's scents. He was still relatively new to it but it was good practice. He smelt something tangy and something that reminded him of roasted marshmallows. The two scents strong but he was unable to tell which belonged to who.

"Valerie?" Jared called. Just like grandpa had taught him, he weighed the question with demand and expectancy.

"Yes. We share a room with Amy and Marsha" Valerie confirmed turning to meet Jared's eyes.

Jared felt as if he was missing something and from the narrowed gaze on Emmet's face he wasn't the only one. However before either one could continue the topic, Michael had dragged their attentions away.

"Hey look its Amy and her mini pack!" Michael pointed out happily, whilst accepting the napkin Talia held out. The acclaimed omega never once bothering to turn to look at Amy and her mini pack.

"Alpha Jared" Amy greeted with a slight nod. Behind her, Marsha and the other 4 in their group had their heads bowed.

"Alpha Amy" Jared greeted back like his grandfather had taught him. The hall had grown silent as the two mini packs meeting stood to witness.

"How is it we may help you?" Jared asked recalling his lessons.

"My pack and I have come to say sorry." Amy whispered, her words shaky and her eyes shiny.

"Why!?" Emmet demanded from his seat on Jared's right.

"We doubted you and insulted your pack. We insulted you. We were wrong." Amy confessed.

Jared eyed the mini pack before him and was well aware of all the eyes on them. To insult a pack and doubt an Alpha's choice was punishable. Jared was well aware of the perhaps reason for the doubt in his choice. He had known that having Talia, the omega would cause a bit of trouble.

"What do you have to give?" Michael asked surprising Jared and in turn Emmet. The other two boys had sort of forgotten about him. Neither having really put stock into Michael's uses.

"What?" Amy asked.

Already the other pups who were watching on looked nervous and curious over what Michael had just asked. None looked more confused and anxious than Amy and her mini pack.

"Well, you insulted an Alpha, his choice, his pack and his name. That's bigger than a sorry, you have to give him something too" Michael lectured like it was common knowledge. Jared was surprised that Michael even knew about that. It was Jared's father who taught him about honourable and formal apologies.

"Uh-we… I-I" Amy stammered

"If you don't have something to give than you don't really mean it and you're not really sorry" Michael continued. He then began to drink his drink happily and waited to see what would happen next.

Amy and her mini pack all felt the pressure of everyone's gazes. Their next moves being watched avidly by all the pups. Through-out all of this Talia and Michael continued their meal, leaving Jared, Valerie and Emmet to deal with the rest of things.

"Well? Did you mean it then? What are you going to give my Alpha?" Valerie sneered. She was enjoying it, the embarrassment and pressure Amy and her mini pack were facing. A vicious part of her mind thinking it to be payback for making her almost beg.

"We-um-W-we" Amy stammered looking close to tears. The longer it took the louder the rest of the pups watching began to talk. Soon there was a few laughter and snickers thrown into the mix.

Jared remained quiet trying to figure out what he wanted to do, how he wanted to handle the situation. He didn't want to make Amy and her pack cry, his father's lessons taught him such actions were cruel. Yet his Grandfathers words and teachings had said that a great Alpha never showed mercy.

"WE OFFER OUR SUBMISSION!" Amy finally blurted out causing silence to reign.

"You offer to submit your pack?" Emmet repeated surprised.

"Yes. As a sorry to you Alpha Jared, I submit my mini pack and role as Alpha to you. I don't want to play anymore" Amy cried as she fell to the floor. Not to long after her, so did her pack all of them crying.

Jared immediately stood up from his seat and knelt down next to her patting her head and trying to comfort her. The pups surrounding them and watching began to all feel guilty.

"Hey Amy come on don't cry. It's okay! You and your pack don't have to submit to me. I forgive you alright." Jared hurriedly reassured. Amy and her mini pack all looked to Jared with wet eyes and trembling lips before whimpering out apologies. Jared eagerly forgave them and offered them a place with his pack for the rest of dinner. Although wary at first, when the night ended the table had been full of laughter from both packs. Well, not really.

Michael and Talia had scooted over towards the end of the table. The two best friends content with just each other for company. Jared was too busy cheering up and laughing with Amy and her mini pack to notice and Emmet didn't care. However Valerie cast a stray eye to the two lower ranked members in her pack. Whenever she had not been distracted, the young girl found herself looking to the two, thinking that she would miss something if she dared to look away for too long.


Teacher Jones and the select adults Alpha Delco had selected had watched the entire exchange with close eyes. The entire trip a thought out attempt to mould the children into the future pack Alpha Delco expected. Strong, Loyal to their Alpha, and sharp of mind. The mini pack guise was put to play so they could pick out those who would serve well and those who would not. By splitting the children and allowing them to choose their own groups, to assign a leader for said group, they wheedled out those meant for leadership and those who would fail in loyalty. It encouraged the children to fight one another, to argue over things like beds and playgrounds. The entire trip, a scam. All so they could see who was considered powerful and who would be useless.

Unlike the other adults in the room who watched how the Future Alpha had handled the situation, Teacher Jones had only watched the Omega and her friend. Isabella Bloom and Mallory Delco had been terrors when they had undergone this very same trip. It was how their friendship had formed, a bond so close and team work almost legendary. When they had allowed Joshua Quinn into their ranks it had only boosted their pack's strength. It was a far different scenario then. Mallory had been like Jared, the known selected future alpha for the Delco pack. Isabella considered an Omega because of her rebellion against becoming one of the many bitten children Alpha Delco had victimised. Joshua had been the loyal beta to Mallory never once doubting her decisions always trusting her.

So as the rest praised Jared, Teacher Jones kept a watchful eye on Talia and Michael. The three children legacy to their parents and of them….. Teacher Jones knew where the real threat lay.


Valerie, Amy, Marsha and Talia made their way back towards their room. No one was really speaking but it wasn't out of awkwardness or anything. The 4 girls were merely tired from the evening's events.

"Valerie?" Marsha called

"Hm.." Valerie responded her mind slightly clouded with thoughts of sleep and questions.

"I'm sorry. I should have spoken up and stopped Amy" Marsha mumbled

"Mmh… my Alpha forgave you" Valerie said tersely, irritated and wanting to sleep already.

"Yeah we'll we just wanted to apologise to you anyway" Amy spoke up as well. The two girls bowed their heads before trudging their way to the bathroom to brush their teeth. Their absence leaving Talia and Valerie alone.

"Why didn't you tell Jared that they were going to make us beg" Valerie asked from where she lay on the top bunk. When no answer came she growled lowly.

"Hey. Omega! Answer me!"

Still no response came and it only irritated Valerie more.

"TALIA!" Valerie growled before hanging over to see what the omega was doing. She startled however when she saw the omega sleeping. Talia was sound asleep, her eyes closed and a blissful smile on her face. She was burrowed under her covers and her face buried into a stuffed rabbit. The fluffy toy gripped tightly to her person like it was her most precious item. Valerie frowned deeply at the sleeping omega, confusion overcoming her. Sneering at the girl she lay back properly on her own bed.

"Stupid Omega still sleeps with stuffed animals" Valerie muttered before she too gave in to sleep.


Not too far from where the Delco pups had been booked for the week, A nearby hotel was gaining a new customer. It was late but the drowsy male at the register managed as smile at the old man who made his way to the counter.

"Good evening sir" he chirped.

"Good evening lad, I was hoping to rent out a room for myself" The older gent greeted. His forest green eyes glittering brightly with kindness and a hidden excitement.

"Of course. How long do you plan to stay?" the male asked with a kind smile. Taking off the hat that he wore, the old man ran his hand through his grey black hair.

"A week if that's okay. I can pay the amount upfront if there are any issues"

"Oh well if you're sure. Are you on holiday perhaps?"

"I suppose…. More of a reunion" The old man's eyes glittered with slyness.

"Awesome. May I have a Name for registrations?"

"Samson. Samson Hale"


There you have it!

So I'll be honest and say the more REVIEWS I receive will encourage me more. For this chapter the pups have been exposed to a military like setting trial thing. Alpha Delco uses it as a way to convert the pups into thinking a certain way so their more loyal. So like a brain washing camp thing. Also these kids are all werewolves who have been moulded since birth to think a certain way, so their pretty tricky with their thinking. I'm not 6 so I CAN'T actually say how they think, also I don't remember how it was when I was 6.

I promise you we're getting closer to Talia figuring out that she's in Teen Wolf okay I swear. Also PETER is almost going to making his entrance YAY! This story pretty much calls for patience.

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