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Okay I lied, there's a third part to this. I'm sorry it's been so long but I haven't been writing for a long while. Unfortunately this chapter is really a filler. Please Be patient with me.
Anyway, I'll babble at the end.
Happy Reading x
A Hale of a Reunion: Filler Events (Part 2)
Talia's Pov
The ride back to the pack was a quiet one. Majority of the pups were sleeping through the entire ride, I however couldn't. My mind was too hyped, too wired up with questions, worries….. Fear. It was impossible, incredibly and highly impossible for me to be Talia Hale. THE Talia Hale, mother to Derek Hale. Alpha extraordinaire and sister to Peter Hale. Teen wolf was only a television show. It wasn't real!
But then I couldn't ignore the facts.
Talia Hale was a werewolf. My name is Talia, I'm originally a Hale and I am also a werewolf. She had been the alpha to the Hale pack of Beacon Hills. My father's pack was the Hale pack of Beacon Hills. Their pack symbol had been a triskelion and Samson had told me it was our family crest. Coincidences could only go so far.
I had managed to slip away for a few moments after we returned from the library. There I had let myself go and freaked out to my heart's content. I had spent a few minutes denying everything I learned, accusing myself of being crazy and insane. That changed however when I snapped my finger and felt the very real pain. Next came despair because…shit just what the hell am I going to do. I was going to die (AGAIN), trapped in a house with my family, burned to death. I don't even know what Talia in the show had been through because she was dead in the show. All I had were snippets of information on her character and implications on what she was like that differed based on the bias relationships shared with her.
This was entirely too impossible… But then again I had thought the same about reincarnation.
"Mmh…" Michael whined his face scrunching up as he slept. Carding my fingers through his hair in comfort, I did my best to soothe him from whatever was troubling him in his sleep. Staring at his sleeping form I couldn't help but smile a bit at how much of an actual puppy he was. His head was in my lap and he was curled up on our shared seat. His hands clutched at my clothes even in his sleep. Once again I felt guilty about how I had let him witness my panic attack. Since then he had been very clingy and rather overprotective.
As Emily, I never had someone to care for or look after. Life as her had been lonely and empty but now. After having had Michael in my life and the constant attention of my new parents, it almost felt like a bad dream. I froze as a thought hit me. Had Cannon Talia known Michael? Were they best friends? Did Michael die in the fire as well? Had I changed things?
"Mmh Lia?" Michael's sleepy whimper spoke
"Yeah, Mikey?" I whispered back softly not wanting to fully wake him or anyone else. His sleepy honey brown orbs blearily blinked at me.
"What's wrong?" He asked. His blond hair was ruffled and messy as he stared at me. Annoyed with myself for letting him sense my unease, I sighed and pat him lightly on the head.
"Nothing. Go back to sleep." I urged. He gave me a disgruntled look but did as I had asked. Burrowing his face and dozing off once again to the rocking of the bus. Closing my eyes, I inhaled deeply before exhaling, letting the tension in my shoulders ease out.
It didn't matter. Hadn't I already declared this life mine? I am Talia and these people were mine. This life was mine. There was still a chance that I wasn't actually in the show. And even if I was my presence probably changed something. Who knows if the events of Teen Wolf would still happen.
Staring at the world from the bus window, I hardened my resolve. I am Talia Hale and this Life is mine. Whatever will come to happen will happen and I can only deal with it. There's no point in wondering what if's and maybes.
"Psst Talia! You awake?" A whispered voice called
Looking up to the seat in front me I noticed Jared peeking over from his seat. His blue eyes staring at Michael and me with a strange glint that made me uneasy. He really weirded me out with his constant need to seek me out or talk to me. I figured it must be a kid thing.
"I'm awake" I whispered back softly
"Oh! Okay…. You're not sleepy?" He asked as he leaned over his seat to talk to me.
"Not really" I replied, absently playing with Michael's hair
"Oh! Okay" He mumbled
Silence built up between us again and the sound of the Bus's engine was all that could be heard. I let my mind wander again. We were going back to that hell hole and slowly I worried about my parents. How were they? How was my father? Were they okay?
Thinking of Benjamin Delco, I stifled a growl. I hated him, hated him more than I thought I was capable of. The suffering he caused my father, the abuse he inflicted, the pain. All because of his own pride and selfish greed. My wolf pup snarled wildly inside me and I did nothing to begrudge her. All I knew was that Samson had a plan, and it was my only hope to save my father.
"Your story is really good!" Jared spoke up reminding me of his presence.
"Um… heh thanks" I replied unsurely.
"I bet you Grandpa is going to really like it!" He continued enthusiastically
"You think?" I questioned.
It took a lot of effort not to smirk. I had a feeling Benjamin Delco will be more than amazed with the story I had 'come up' with. Jared's suddenly beaming smile was bright.
"Yeah! You're really smart."
"Thanks"
"Sure, no problem."
Another beat of silence stretched between us and I took that as a sign that our conversation was over. Which was why I was a little confused as to why Jared kept looking at me. He really was a weird little kid you know.
"Hey, Um Talia?"
"Yeah"
"I uh- um I hope Grandpa will be there to see us. I know he probably really missed us. Maybe we can get together and play or something" he continued
"Um sure Jared…. Maybe we could" I replied softly trying to keep my dislike of the idea out of my tone. I had no desire to be anywhere near Benjamin Delco unless necessary. Jared perked up and for some reason sent a real wide smile my way. Hesitantly returning it I deemed it to be another one of those weird quirks children seemed to possess.
"Great! I'll um, I'll leave you alone then. Night Talia" the strange little Alpha to be whispered
"Night"
With that the two of us turned our attentions elsewhere. Leaning back into my seat I closed my eyes and finally allowed my mind to settle. Losing myself to the soothing motions of the moving vehicle I thought of my father. My stomach squirmed with nerves and anticipation. Excitement at once again being back in my father's arms.
*Delco Pack*
Parent's crowded together waiting to see their children after the week separation. As the bus pulled up into a park, slowly they moved closer. Easily spotting the excitement and happy faces of the children pointing and peering through the window. Excited waving and squeals of greetings filled the air and the air was warm with joy.
Teacher Jones directed the kids off the bus and did her best to appear unsuspecting of one planning the death of Alpha Delco. Her effort put to the test when a booming voice laughed out loud and caused stiff tension in every adult present.
"GRANDPA!" Jared crowed excitedly as he jumped off the bus and ran into Alpha Delco's arms. Valerie and Emmet trailing behind him and making their way towards their own parents. As Jared babbled excitedly to Alpha Delco, Valerie and Emmet greeted their own parents.
"Emmet my boy! How was it, son? Did you do as we talked about?" Emmet's father questioned a certain tone of expectation in his words. Emmet stood straight when facing his father and nodded once. As his father gave him a pat on the back, Emmet allowed himself a small smile of pride before greeting his mother with a warm hug.
"Momma!" Valerie smiled as she ran towards her mother. Her eager strides slowing as the closer she got the more she saw the disapproving gleam in her mother's eyes. Despite the smile on her face, it was clear her mother was not happy with her actions. Forcing herself to stop running and to instead stride leisurely Valerie made to greet her mother with a small bow of her head.
"It's nice to be home again mother" She softly spoke keeping her voice polite and flattering like her mother had taught her. Valerie's mother painted a smile on her lips that looked brittle and stiff.
"Valerie darling! What on earth have you been doing in that dress of yours? Look at those wrinkles" She tutted. Valerie quickly did her best to smooth out her dress, her cheeks pinking slightly in embarrassment.
"None of that dear. Valerie, I missed you terribly!" Valerie's father smiled as he pulled his daughter into an embrace. Squeezing him back just as tightly, Valerie's excitement dimmed when her mother's face looked sour.
"How was the trip!?" Valerie's father asked.
"Oh, it was brilliant daddy! Our Mini pack was the best of the best of course. No one stood a chance against our pack. Besides, with Jared as our Alpha we were sure to win!" Valerie prattled with a snooty aired tone.
"Very nice Darling." Valerie's mother praised absently as she eyed those around them. Valerie perked up at the praise and her smile was just a little brighter.
Unlike the other children, there were two who stuck closer to the bus. The both of them searching the crowds hoping for a glimpse of at least one of their parents. The longer it took for them to find them, the more the air around the two grew heavy with something unexplainable.
Emissary Marcus made his way through the crowd, ensuring to keep his passive and nonchalant expression firm. His eyes stayed trained on the two children who had yet to find their parents. He especially ignored the heavy and warning gaze of Benjamin Delco on his person. The emissary's every move was being heavily watched.
"Emissary Marcus? I hope this isn't considered intrusive but where is-"
"Alpha Delco needed Talia's parents and Michael's mother for certain duties. They will be unable to see them until later on in the evening." Marcus interrupted causing instant understanding in Teacher Jones. Teacher Jones only just managed to keep her horrified gasp to herself. Knowing that it must have been really bad this time because Thomas would never EVER miss something involving his daughter. The same can be said about Isabella. If all three of them weren't present, Teacher Jones could only imagine the horrors inflicted onto them.
Turning back he looked at the children who were staring at him with carefully hidden suspicion.
"Emissary Marcus? Where's our parents?" Talia asked her tone dripping with childish curiosity and innocence but Marcus knew better. Talia had a grip on Michael's hand and only those who knew how paranoid Isabella Bloom could get would be able to see why.
Little Michael's worry for his mother and his need to know her whereabouts was freaking out his wolf. It was no secret that Isabella's anchor was her son but very little people knew that it was a vice versa thing. Talia's hold on Michael was both out of comfort and to ensure the boy didn't break his role.
"You're parents are currently unavailable. You and Michael will be staying with me until-"
"Actually Morell Young Michael and Talia will be coming with me" Alpha Delco interrupted
Everyone tensed uneasily at his admittance, but none more so than Talia. Everyone unsure on just what the Alpha may want with these particular children. A smile sat eerily on his lips and to the eyes of the innocent naïve children, it was kind and gentle. However the adults knew better, as did Michael and Talia. The two young children taught heavily by their mothers to spot deception in its most angelic form. Talia could see the evil greed in Benjamin Delco's eyes and her encounter with Samson Hale only made her hatred and disgust for the man stronger.
"Talia, Michael. I hope you two pups don't mind tagging along with Jared and me instead"
"Of course, they don't! Right, Talia! We can all play together before the show tonight!" Jared cheered with a wide and excited grin in Talia's direction.
A low growl rumbled from Michael, and for a second his eyes flashed their beta wolf gold. Only no one saw it for he kept his gaze to the ground. His hands clenched tightly around Talia's digging his claws into her flesh as he tried to stay calm and not let his little imagination think the worse of what his mother was facing.
Ignoring the pain Michael was causing her, Talia rubbed circles with her thumb onto his skin in comfort as subtly as possible. Bashfully Talia bit her lip and peeked through her lashes up at Alpha Delco.
"I guess so." She mumbled.
"THIS IS GOING TO BE SO COOL!" Jared exclaimed before he jumped excitedly onto his grandfather's back. As Alpha Delco motioned for the two children to follow after him, Talia and Michael moved closer to Emissary Marcus.
"Your parents' will see you tonight, do not fret children" Emissary Marcus reassured.
"He hurt them didn't he Lia?" Michael whispered, so low that barely anyone could have caught it.
Talia said nothing, but her brown eyes were fierce with anger. Blazing brightly much like a scorned warrior seeking vengeance. Emissary Marcus shivered inwardly at the spiritual presence the mere 6 year old held. The druid watched at the deception the little girl before him wore, hiding the awakening potential of her Hale blood. Talia truly was the daughter of Thomas and Mallory Hale, and Marcus could only wait to see what wonders she will bring into the world.
"COME ON TALIA! HURRY UP OR WE MIGHT LEAVE YOU BEHIND!" Jared cried out as he laughed happily. His smile bright and every bit carefree. Talia's gaze however never left that of Alpha Delco's, for all she saw was the monster who ruined her father.
"Come on Mikey…. We have a show to prepare for" Talia whispered but her words sounded damning. Michael seemed to have stilled for a second before lifting his head with a wide smile that seemed more carefree than the one on Jared's face. His eyes sparkled with childish glee and his tight grip loosened to hold Talia's hand instead.
"Okay Lia" he chirped
The two made their way, but the air around them seemed strange. Almost as if it was charged with warning… foretelling of change to come.
Emissary Marcus watched as the two children walked to follow after Alpha Delco. The druid stared after them even after they were no longer in sight. As everyone cleared the area to their homes before meeting for the nights events. Teacher Jones moved closer to Emissary Marcus and joined him in staring after the children.
"Forgive me Emissary for I must confess" Teacher Jones began drawing his attention. Reaching into her pocket she gave him a note, written by Samson Hale. As Emissary Marcus read the note his nerves concerning later on in the night lessened. Folding the note once again he looked at Teacher Jones who lifted her head high and met his gaze.
"I can no longer follow a monster" She declared
"And so you should not…. For the good of the pack, as it's Emissary I will aid you"
And thus the plans to overthrow Benjamin Delco's torturous rule continued.
*Later on in the evening*
"Mmh…." Thomas groaned, struggling to sit up. Every inch of his body ached with pain, despite there being no physical wounds. Rolling his shoulders and ignoring the wince he gave at the action, Thomas searched to find where he was.
The dark sky told him of how late into the evening it was. Which was why his eyes widened as he remembered the day. Gritting his teeth, his wolf's parental senses sought to find his daughter. The need to see her safety and health strong. He only bothered to ensure he had shorts or something similar to cover his lower regions. The desperation to make sure his baby girl was safe overcoming every other part of his being.
"Thomas!" Joshua called in surprise.
The green eyed wolf shouldn't have been out of bed so early with the injuries he had.
"The pups! Talia, Michael where are they?" Thomas demanded his worry high
"Calm down. You just woke up-"
"WHERE ARE THEY!?" Thomas ordered
Joshua quivered at the might of the tone. Stepping back as he noticed the way Thomas's beta blue eyes demanded cooperation. Before him was the lost son to the Hale pack Alpha. Joshua would be lying if he said he wasn't afraid.
"They're fine." Joshua spoke hoping it would be enough to placate the wolf.
It really wasn't.
If anything his short reassurance just irritated the slightly wild wolf even more. Thomas violently pushed past Joshua and spared nought a glance as he headed towards the door.
"Thomas- You have to- WAIT!" Joshua frantically called out, attempting to stop the wolf. It would seem that had been the last straw for the Hale wolf as he caught Joshua's outstretched hand and twisted it in his hold. Joshua barely managed to cry out before another sharp-clawed hand was shoving his face first against the wall. The low growling of threat and warning with sharp fangs mere inches away from his neck.
"I'm warning you….. Don't get in my way" Thomas's deep voice snarled causing Joshua to whimper in fear and anxious anticipation. A small part of Joshua marvelled at the strength the Hale wolf held despite the cursed bind 'Alpha' Delco had placed on the wolf.
"Thomas please release Joshua" Emissary Marcus endeared with indifference. His tone soft and suggestive to the Hale wolf yet it did little to lessen the hostility. Thomas's nostrils flared out as he inhaled the scent of the air, something akin to a sharp-fanged grin painted his lips. The wolf in him enjoying the apprehensive fear both men were projecting, regardless of how they tried to hide it.
Thomas Hale was a good man, filled with optimism and steel persistence. Sadly the same could not be said about the wolf within the man. The Hale wolf was raised to be a leader, the strongest it could possibly be. Raised to be the next Alpha to the Hale pack. Hence the Hale wolf's ability to wait, to play the prey until the moment to strike is at its highest. It knew to let its human play as weak and to follow where its shackles were tugged like a good little puppy. Yet it never forgot that despite the wool of its coat and its rank among the herd. He was still a wolf in sheep's clothing.
"Where is my pup druid!?" Thomas ordered as he let his sharp claws scrape over Joshua's skin leaving dark red lines in its wake.
Emissary Marcus sharply inhaled before steadying himself. Well aware that the wolf before him was several steps closer to feral. His answer could end or save his life. As calmly as he could, Marcus reached for the letter Teacher Jones had given him earlier. Holding the piece of paper towards the dangerous werewolf, Marcus did his best to hide his nervous fear.
Emissary Marcus hadn't bothered to read this letter. It would have been invasive of him and he had little idea of how Samson Hale and his son had parted ways. He watched how Thomas narrowed his eyes at the piece of paper with suspicion. Sniffing out the parchment in case of deceit. Marcus knew Thomas recognised the scent on the letter when his eyes widened and faded back to their forest green hue.
"Where did you get that?" Thomas questioned.
His tone a mix of emotions. Despair and great yearning most prominent in his words. The shaky warble in his throat threatening to turn into a whine at any notice.
"Samson Hale had given it to Teacher Jones, and Teacher Jones had in turn given it to me…. I swear to you Thomas that I have not read it" Emissary Marcus appealed. Both men ignored the quick gasp of surprise Joshua let out from his position.
"You lie" Thomas sneered despite what his senses were telling him.
"I do not"
Thomas wanted to believe so desperately that what Marcus was presenting him was true. That his father had written him. It was fear that stopped him from accepting the Emissary's words. Fear that his father had turned from him and this was his goodbye. Too long had he and his wolf been without their family, their pack. His brothers must be grown by now perhaps even with mates and pups of their own. His father old and frail or perhaps he had aged well and his strength even greater. What of his sister? Cordelia? Did she find her prince as she had planned; confiding in him of her secret dreams and wants. Had she explored the world to her heart's content and settled the wilderness in her spirit.
He had been alone for so long, fighting for his own Mate and pup that he had forced himself to never wonder.
"Thomas… you should read the letter" Joshua urged as he eased himself out of the werewolf's grip.
Thomas accepted the letter and his father's scent grew stronger. Inhaling it like the starved and broken wolf he truly was, Thomas opened the letter. As he read his eyes grew misty and Marcus and Joshua turned away to allow the wolf his privacy.
Later when he had dried the tears that had fallen and gently pocketed the letter where it would stay safe, Thomas joined the two who awaited him.
His every move, languid and sleek. His eyes calculative, glinting with feral observation. The werewolf who joined them was not the same Omega leashed to 'Alpha' Delco. He was Thomas Hale. The eldest born son to the Hale Alpha. His forest green eyes were dark but his smile was sharp and gleaming.
After 7 years of abuse and entrapment…..years of patience and waiting…His moment to strike had come.
The night was quiet as the sky was clear and the Full moon shone brightly from its place in the sky. Despite the peace that settled over the Delco pack and their environment….. Benjamin Delco felt tense. His paranoia high and his temper short. The phantom cackle of the witch he slayed haunting him more than ever.
"RUSSELL!" he snapped ordering the wolf before him.
"Yes Alpha?" The wolf whimpered
"Double those listed to patrol for tonight. Add four more of our men to my personal guard"
Russell twitched fearfully at the order but did as he was told. Russell was well aware that despite the peace his Alpha was on high alert. At best Russell would go as far as to call his Alpha sensitively paranoid, but he kept his mouth quiet and his opinion to himself. Russell could not forget the state Mallory and Bloom were last he had seen them a day ago. The fact that they still breathed in such state they were was frightfully miraculous.
As Russell scampered off to fulfil his orders, Benjamin Delco scanned the night.
His red eyes glinting as they darted back and forth. His nostril's flaring and his ears twitching at every sound and every movement the night harboured. He will not be taken down so easily. He was the ALPHA, His strength unmatched. His lips curled upwards in an arrogant smirk his teeth gleaming brightly in the moonlights beam. No curse would bring about his downfall he was sure of it.
"GRANDPA!" Jared cried out excitedly, his face half shifted in his wolf form.
Catching the excited 6 year old, Benjamin Delco laughed boldly. Bellowing outrageously under the moons watchful eye as he interacted with the little Alpha to be. Jared was excitedly garbling a ramble of words about his excitement for the night's festivities. Stubbornly keeping silent on what he and his mini pack had come up for the show.
"Surely my precious grandchildren would not keep such a secret from their favourite Grandpa?" Benjamin Delco simpered in tease making Jared laugh. However the Alpha's gaze rested on the brown eyed little girl staring at him a few paces back. Her smile was small so tiny it was barely there, but she spoke gently with a shy smile.
"It's a surprise" Talia whispered
Benjamin Delco grinned and his heart melted at her voice. Angelic was the only word that came to mind. She was so precious and he could already see the strength that she would provide. The corrupted Alpha only grew greater with his pride and arrogance when he spotted the starry eyed awe in Jared's eyes. He could see it in the little boy's eyes….. Devotion, and recognition as an equal. His plan was baring fruit and he preened at his manipulation. Talia would be mated to Jared and together they would bring more prestige to the Delco pack. He had ensured it.
"Lia... How much longer until we get to see Mommy?" Michael whimpered quietly trying his best not to catch the Alpha's attention. His tone trembled and his eyes were glazed and watery.
His effort was for nought because Benjamin Delco had caught his words.
Immediately, Talia shed any shyness and coddled the boy. Holding his hand and reassuring him with gentle but firm words that soon they would see their parents. As Talia conversed with Blooms spawn, Benjamin Delco did not miss the way Jared's smile fell.
In fact Talia had completely shut Jared out and was tending to the whore's brat with her full divided attention. Anger came first and then disgust. Yet again Bloom had managed to find a way to be a pain by his side. He had planned carefully for Talia and Jared's childhood, ensured that they would grow to be mates. It was a seed he painfully and patiently planted and watered day after day.
Isabella's boy was too close to Talia and seemed to hold a stronger bond with her than Jared. He could not have that. He watched as the three children interacted, and his mind was made.
"Dear Michael, hush now my boy. Your mother is fine, I assure you. I'll tell you what, how about after the show I take you to her myself. Just the two of us" Benjamin soothed with a grandfatherly smile. He reached out to coddle the boy in a reassuring embrace but the boy shied away and shook his head with a bright smile.
"That's okay Alpha Delco. Uncle Tom PROMISED Lia and me that we could have a sleepover when we got back from camp. I can wait till tomorrow" The boy boasted enthusiastically.
His façade almost slipped but he managed.
"Of course…promises are sacred"
Jared then corralled Benjamin Delco's attention again by leading him excitedly to where the night's festivities where to be set up. As they moved further away, Michael and Talia shared a look that only they could decipher.
"I want my mother Talia" Michael spoke his tone shaking and his chest rumbling with barely controlled rage.
Michael may not have the rebirth advantage that Talia had but he was smart. His mother had taught him well and years of friendship with Talia had helped his mentality develop faster than the average pup. His mother had taught him how to deceive and Talia had taught him how to be aware. Michael was well versed with the art of manipulation despite his young age. And it was his familiarity with Manipulation that taught him Rage.
Talia lifted a hand and placed it on Michael's neck. The aura surrounding the two darkening slightly and growing heavy. Stroking the nape of Michael's neck with reassurance, Talia felt her eyes bleed golden yellow.
"I know….. I know" Her voice soothing to the pup who met her glowing gaze with his own.
Both pups could feel it in the air and hear it in the whispers of the quiet night. Something big was to occur, the Moon herself awaiting to witness the outcome. Through their tight bond, they shared a promise, a vow to stick together regardless what came to be.
As Jared's shout for Talia to hurry as the show was soon the start, the two pups both looked to the full moon in the sky, plastering childish smiles on their faces and moving to join.
Cordelia and her brother's raced as could as they could, the bundle of nerves churning their stomach's causing their worry to rise higher.
"Are you sure about this Core?" James questioned afraid to hope that his sister's suspicions were correct.
Cordelia kept silent and continued to focus on getting to their destination.
"Dad wouldn't lie to us! You know he wouldn't! Right?" Arthur asked instead looking to his sister for answer's
Cordelia ignored her twin brother's inquiries because she knew that they were afraid. It was fear that caused them to question and seek answers just as it was fear that kept her silent. Despite being the Alpha now, Cordelia was well aware of how greatly she lacked. Her father had always been crafty. Something she had always hated for he was never easy to read. You never knew just what he was planning and so she had been much like her mother and relied on her emotions and feelings to guide her decision. Her gut was never wrong and it was screaming at her that they had to go THERE.
"Cordelia please!" James pleaded stopping entirely along with Arthur.
She could see it in their eyes, read it on their faces. They wanted her to say it, to tell them what they feared was true. Her mouth was dry and her heart was racing but she forced the words past her tongue.
Damning all three of them.
"Let's go get our brother back!"
There was no going back now… she had dared them to hope and now they were invested. It pushed them and with their goal confirmed there was a desperation to their pace. Their wolves roaring threatening to howl as if they were going to war.
This was sure to be one Hale of a Reunion.
The town centre was packed with families as the Delco pack gathered and enjoyed the night's festivities. Parent's laughed and hid their faces in embarrassment as mini pack by mini pack performed their prepared performance. Laughter and uncontrolled howling tore through the night as the werewolves bathed in the moonlight's beams. Enjoying the power that flowed through them gifted by their ancestors.
In his centre seat (throne) Benjamin Delco finally relished in his power. Forgetting for a while the paranoia that had haunted him for the last few weeks. His eyes bright with humour and the evidence of his reign. His greed outweighing his pride as evidence of the strength of the next generation shone through in the returning pups from camp.
His system was flawless and he grew excited to see what the week camp had done for Jared's mini pack.
He had requested they be the last mini pack to perform and as Alpha his wishes were met. So as the lights dimmed and the stage was cleared he sat higher in his throne and waited with anticipation.
The area was completely silent as everyone waited to see the final performance.
Darkness filled the stage and Talia stepped forward. Only she and none of the others of her pack were present on stage. Confusion filled the crowd but they remained silent as the little girl on stage seemed to hold more presence then they had thought she possessed.
Talia eyed the crowd met every pair of eyes with her brown eyed gaze. She spoke nothing and just stared at every member with her mother's warrior gaze. She cared little for those that broke from her gaze or shivered into themselves. Unnerved by whatever they saw in her eyes. Although if asked the Delco pack would describe the feeling similar to condemnation. As if all their sins were known and judgement day had come early in the form of the little girl before them.
Benjamin Delco sat a little straighter in his seat, intrigued with the change in character Talia was showing. Any shyness she usually exuded seemed non-existent and the wolf in him was attentive with curiosity. As if planned Talia's gaze met his last.
Her posture was straight, her head tall and her eyes… those eyes. He had seen them before, identical to her mother's the day she ran from him. The gleam in them identical to that of Thomas every day he 'trained' the wolf. The expression on her face identical to Samson Hale the day he stole his son and granddaughter. Benjamin Delco felt his wolf bristle at the presence Talia commanded but he hid it with a gentle smirk to the girl.
Weirdly his smirk seemed to please the girl and finally she spoke.
"Once Upon a time…. There lived a boy and his name was Benjie"
Despite the softness of her tone, it carried through the quiet night loudly. Every wolf in the Delco pack zoning into her words like bees to honey. Her words were filled with empowerment and captured everyone. The power in her stance daring them to look away yet promising consequence if they did.
"This is the story of how Benjie came to be…..and like all stories there was a girl. Her name was Elizabeth"
Talia's brown eyed gaze found Benjamin Delco and her gentle lips tilted upwards in a small smile.
"But to Benjie….. Her name was-"
"Eliza"
Benjamin Delco grew stiff as his wolf fell silent. Nobody dared breathe for it felt like if they did an explosion would occur.
"BENJIE! WAIT FOR ME!" Valerie cried out as Jared and she came darting onto the stage. Jared was laughing as he ran ahead and Valerie chased him like joyful children would. Talia never looked away from Benjamin Delco as the Alpha seemed frozen in place. Somewhat present yet at the same time far away.
"Can't catch me Eliza!" Jared crowed before ducking out of Valerie's out stretched arm.
Samson crouched in his spot. Awaiting his moment to strike. Sneaking onto the territory had been easy, especially with the guidance of Teacher Jones. His wolf was excited and filled with energy, urging him to hurry and reunite with their son and granddaughter. It was only Samson's strong-willed control that kept the wolf at bay. Carefully he surveyed the many guards on patrol. Noticing how they increased by double. Stealthily he crawled past the guard on his left and hurriedly twisted the neck of the other. Covering their exclaimed cry before death with his hand and moving onwards.
"Eliza and Benjie were as thick as thieves, the best of friends. Rarely would you find one without the other. Soon the day came, where Benjie was to become the new alpha."
Benjamin Delco curled his fingers tightly, squeezing the armrests of his chair. His eyes following the acting children's every move. Cataloguing their every breath and spoken word. Talia never once looked away from the corrupted Alpha.
Isabella could barely see through the sticky warm red liquid oozing down her face. Her breath was laboured and her body twitched every few seconds. The stench she exuded was a mix of rotting flesh, rusted copper and piss. The gaping hole in her thigh hardly looked out of place with the multitude of slashes all over her naked skin. Yet despite her horrid state, the grinning smile had yet to leave her lips. Her ears twitched at the approaching sound of another visitor.
She could barely see, let alone breathe, but still she pushed herself to stand. She was sure one of her rib bones had pierced some organ within her. Several of her fingers were broken and the room spun no matter how hard she tried to steady herself.
For all purposes, Isabella Bloom should be dead or at least dying.
Every inch of her body screamed out in agonized pain, tortured with every twitch she made. However she was fucking Isabella Bloom…. And she had a son to welcome home.
It took everything in her to simply crouch on all four and wait for the twist of the lock. Listening for the click and clack of her cage opening.
Just as the door swung open and she readied an attack, she froze as her visitor's scent registered.
"You just couldn't help yourself could you?" the deep tone echoed off the walls of her cell.
Isabella said nothing as her eyes narrowed, blinking rapidly in order to confirm what her senses were screaming. As her visitor moved closer, she continued to say nothing, even as he freed her from her chains. A whiff of his scent confirmed that it truly was him. Already unhinged Isabella let out a blubbering laugh. Isabella's wolf howled out within her and the half sane woman howled with it. As he gathered her from the floor and aided her escape, her laughter faded until her grinning smile was left.
"It really has been too long since we'd last spoke" The she wolf all but purred. Pure unadulterated glee filled her at the strength the wolf before her was emitting. His mere presence strengthening her resolve. She had almost believed the predator in the wolf before her had long succumbed to the abuse and torture it suffered.
Thomas only huffed but continued to move her. His intense focus and determination only further revealed that the circumstances were real. After so long, so many years of waiting and playing sheep. The time to be a wolf again had come, this was the moment that was going to change everything. Isabella and her wolf could feel the throaty, deep gutted howl of joy bubbling in their stomach. The she wolf was itching for vengeance and blood. Thomas Hale may not have officially been an alpha, but that mattered little to Isabella. The she wolf had long ago given her allegiance and loyalty to Thomas Hale and Mallory.
"Marcus can do a quick patch up." Thomas grunted
"Where's Quinn and Mal?" Isabella asked instead.
This was their time, the long awaited moment where their freedom would finally be gained. It would be bloody, a massacre of death and mutilated body parts. A horror story come to life, the end of an evil monster's reign.
The death of Benjamin Delco.
As I said, this is just a filler.
This chapter was going to be longer but it didn't flow right. I hope to get the next chapter done before the year is up. To those of you who are incredibly impatient for Canon events, I understand, honest I do. You have no idea how much I want to hurry up and get there. But it's not easy. I refuse to post something that doesn't flow properly.
SO yes, I do read and feel your frustration but this is on the back burner. It's slow cooking, please do not rush me.
At the end of the day, I just want to thank you all for sticking with this story despite it's slow progress.
THIS FIC HAS NOT BEEN ABANDONED!
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