Scott and Zach walked into the locker room Scott feeling terrible but Zach hiding it well. Scott peels off all his gear, and notices the forlorn look on his face. Stiles asks if Scott apologized to Allison , thinking it may not have turned out as well as he'd hoped. Scott tells him she gave him a second chance, and Stiles is happily surprised at the news. He assumes everything is good, but Scott tells him that Allison's father is one of the hunters "He... shot me... with a crossbow" Scott says. Stiles can't process the news and keeps asking Scott to repeat it until he's shouting. Zach covers Scott's mouth "Yes her father shot us Stiles's now come on we got practice and Scott might kill someone so let's make sure that doesn't happen" Stiles nods. Scott starts to freak out, but Stiles smacks him a few times and asks "did he recognize you guys". Scott shakes his head, but he's not sure, and he starts to cry. "Hey focus on lacrosse" and shoves all of Scott's gear back into his hands before running out onto the field. "Hey we're werewolves lacrosse should be a cakewalk" Zach said pulling Scott with him.
Coach yells at Jackson to take a long stick, and practice begins in earnest. Scott's turn quickly comes up, but his head is obviously not in the game. Zach comes up behind him "take it slow remember what ager is our enemy". Scott starts his run notably slow Jackson takes the opportunity to slam into him for all he's worth, lifting Scott off the ground. Scott lands hard, and Jackson taunts him "You sure you still want to be first line, McCall"? Coach Finstock taunts him as well. "My grandmother can move faster than that, and she's dead. You think you can move faster than the lifeless corpse of my dead grandmother?" Scott glares at Jackson as he replies, "Yes, Coach," and his eyes turn yellow. Zach sees this and gets ready to step forward "coach i'll take a crack at it" Coach looked at him "BACK OF THE LINE ALEXANDER". Zach sighed stopping by Stiles "get ready to get Scott to the locker room. Stiles nods watching on ahead.
Scott goes back for a second try. This time, fueled by anger, he runs straight for Jackson. This time he doesn't appear to be moving any more swiftly, but he hits with much greater force, and this time Jackson is the one thrown to the ground. Scott staggers off to the side as his werewolf side come to the surface. Jackson rolls on the ground in pain with a dislocated shoulder. Stiles grabs Scott and hauls him off the field. As they run by the bleachers, Derek appears, glowering. Zach looks at Derek looks at him as he runs after Scott. Stiles takes Scott into the locker room and tries to see if he's okay, but Scott growls at him "GET AWAY". His eyes are glowing and his teeth are out. Stiles scrambles back and then runs as Scott leaps onto the lockers in pursuit. Scott jumps higher up into the rafters, following Stiles and snarling. Zach bursts in seeing his friend in danger "Stiles move". Zach sees red as he takes the same form of Scott jumping up punching him into a locker making a noticeable dent. Stiles looked on in fear thinking Zach was out of control ... then Zach looked back at him turning back into himself. "No need to worry i won't ever hurt my friends" he said with a a toothy grin.
Scott looked up from where he landed and looking at the dent in the lockers "guys what happened"? Stiles was the first to speak "you tried to kill me but Zach stopped you" Scott looked at Zach. "You controlled it ... how" Zach helped him up "I don't know I just saw Stiles in danger and pulled it back". Stiles spoke up "It's like I told you before. It's the anger. It's your pulse rising. It's a trigger". "But that's lacrosse. It's a pretty violent game, if you hadn't noticed". "Well, it's gonna be a lot more violent if you end up killing someone on the field. You can't play Saturday. You're gonna have to get out of the game". "I'm first line". "Not anymore" Stiles said hiding a smile from his sick one liner. Zach helped both of them out of the school "maybe if I can control we both can learn to not wolf out". Both of the friends looked at him Scott first to speak "yeah but we don't know the first thing to do" Stiles interrupted "I'll figure something out don't worry".
Scott and Zach walked into Scott's room Scott falling down on the bed groaning and Zach sitting in a chair remembering the feeling he felt when he pulled it back. Scott's mom Melissa walked in to the room with her work clothes on "hey late shift again for me but I am taking Saturday off to see your first game". She looked over noticing Zach staring at her awkwardly "yes Zach you can stay here and i'll be rooting for you to" she said ruffling his curly hair. Zach smiled "how is a women like yourself single"? She laughed "I've been wondering that myself" Scott spoke up "you can't come" Melissa looked at him confused "come on, one shift isn't gonna break us... completely". She looked at him closer "hey, what's wrong with your eyes"? Scott jumped up scared his eyes were flaring "you look like you haven't slept in days". Scott calmed down "oh, uh, it's nothing. I'm just stressed". "Just stress? Nothin' else I mean, it's not like you're on drugs or anything, right"? Scott looked at her dumbly "right now"? Zach interjected hearing Scott's dumb comment "oh we smoke all of the weeds atleast two a day". Melissa chuckled and left saying her goodbyes "see you boys later".
Scott's computer rings, and it's Stiles calling him on video chat. Scott asks what he found out. Stiles tells him that Jackson has a separated shoulder. "Because of me?" "Because he's a tool." "The doctors aren't sure if Jackson will be able to play on Saturday". Scott hangs his head in frustration. Stiles squints at the screen and leans in. When Scott looks up at the computer, he sees the weird expression on his face. "What?" Stiles typed to him "is that Zach behind you" Scott shook his head "Zach went home to grab a few things...". Then Scott if it wasn't Zach who was it he enlarged the frame. Indeed, the frame on the video chat showing Scott also shows Derek darkening his doorway. As soon as Scott notices that Derek is there, Derek lunges for him and throws him up against the wall. "I saw you at the field," Derek says. Scott plays innocent, but Derek tells him that if people find out about him then they find out about all . "And then it's not just the after us, it's everyone." Scott insists that no one saw anything, and Derek informs him that no one will because he'll kill Scott himself if he tries to play in the game on Saturday. As Derek disappeared out the window Zach busted through the door hearing the commotion "damn to late" Scott and him talked about Derek falling asleep at one point.
On Friday Zach was in the hall not going to class remembering a fight he had earlier in the morning with his uncle who was adamant he was sorry but he didn't believe a word he said he stopped in his thought seeing Allison. Allison stopped at her locker before class and discovers that the jacket she left in Derek's car has been returned. Allison glances around the empty hallway like she can feel that something is off, but she doesn't see anything and just closes her locker. As she walks away she comes across Zach sitting in front of his locker "hey Zach you coming to class"? Zach just stared at her before looking back down "no to much on my mind". Allison smiled sadly sitting next to him "why don't you tell me about it and then we can both go to class". Zach looked at her hiding a blush thinking to himself 'why does she have to be so damn perfect' he then told her on of his deeper secrets.
"When I was 6 my parents went on a business trip to New York but never made it" Allison hugged him as she saw him having trouble speaking. "They were driven off the road by a truck and died on impact ... when we found I was placed with my uncle who had a hard time adjusting to the change" Zach stopped for a moment holding back a tear. "Long story short when I met Scott and Stiles a few years later I stayed with Scott mostly afraid of going home" Allison realized he was telling her about his abusive uncle. She then stopped Zach "so the reason Scott left me at the party was because your uncle and you had a fight"? I nodded at the half truth "yeah Scott and his mom have helped me through a lot and now my Uncle is trying to get me to forgive him but I...I could never do that".Allison spoke with sincerity "I've never had something like that happen but I do know family is important maybe he really wants to make a change". Zach looked at her smiling wiping a tear away "man I wish Scott didn't get to you first " he said standing up helping her up with him. Allison blushed at his comment "oh shut up now come on we're late" she pulled him along to class Zach thinking about what she said.
Zach met up with Scott after class listening to his day with coach and Lydia's threats. Zach laughed "don't you worry about Allison she is way to good to drop you" he said as they came upon Stiles snags Scott and hauls him over to the end of the hall. He points at his dad and the other officers and asks Scott what they're saying. Sheriff Stilinksi says there's been a series of animals attacks and he wants everyone under 18 to be at home by 9:30 p.m. Stiles can't believe how much it sucks that his dad is busy looking for a wild animal while Derek is free to do whatever he wants. Scott says that they can't really tell the Sheriff the truth, but Stiles can't just do nothing. He intends to find the other half of the body. Stiles leaves before Scott can truly express how bad an idea that is. Scott comes back about to tell Zach what Stile's did before Zach spoke first "I heard remember we have the same ears" they both chuckled as they walked through the hall seeing something making Scott's blood boil.
True to her word, Lydia has already begun introducing Allison to other guys on the . She gives Scott a smug smile when he starts walking toward them. Allison speaks directly to Scott smiling at Zach "Lydia is being incredibly nice". Scott scowls and wonders why. "Maybe she understands how much being the new girl can suck". Then, Scott notices that Allison is holding the jacket that Derek used to lure him into . He gets upset and demands to know where she got it. Zach grabbed his shoulder to calm him . "I think Lydia brought it back from the party and put it in my locker". but Scott interrupts her asking if Lydia actually said this or if someone gave it to her to return. "Who else would return it"? Zach takes this chance to calm let Scott have a breather "Derek Hale". "Your friend?" "He's not our friend more of a guy we happen to know". Scott insists and then asks her how much she and Derek talked when he drove her home. She tells him they didn't talk much, but he questions her further and she balks at his overbearing, jealous attitude. Allison leaves before the conversation gets any more awkward.
Scott ran to his bike stopping as Zach grabbed his shoulder "your not going alone and next time try a little tact while interrogating your girlfriend" he said grabbing his bike alongside Scott's. Scott nods trying to calm down as they ride over to the burned down house. They both set their bikes down Zach gently doing it while Scott was already in Derek's face about Allison. "Stay away from her she doesn't know anything"! Zach groaned running up to them pulling Scott back "hey calm down we can't fight him" Derek smiled "atleast on of you has the brain to know when to calm down". Zach looked at him with his own set of anger "shut up what he is saying is true she has no clue". "Yeah? What if she does? You think your little buddy Stiles can just google werewolves, and now you got all the answers, is that it? You don't get it yet , but I'm looking out for you. Think about what could happen. You're out on the field. The aggression takes over. And you shift in front of everyone. Your mom, all your friends. And when they see you everything falls apart". Derek picks up Scott's lacrosse stick and slashes the netting with his claws. He tosses the stick back to Scott and then pulls another vanishing act. Both of the boys huffed and walked away Scott staring at a spot smelling something. Zach just got ready to go ignoring the smell thinking it was Derek's business. As Scott rode off Zach stayed but saying out loud "I know you can still hear me ... you may know whats happening with us but that doesn't mean your not a massive dick about it" he riding off.
Scott was sitting there restitching his lacrosse stick with Zach sitting in the chair playing Scott's guitar "do you even play this thing" Scott shook his head "it looks cool". Stiles runs into Scott's house and up the stairs and demands to know what he found, how he found it, and where he found it. "And yes, I've had a lot of adderal, so..." Scott tells him that he saw something buried at the and could smell blood. "That's awesome! I mean, that's terrible. Whose blood?" Scott couldn't tell, but he wants Stiles's dad to nail Derek for the murder and for Stiles to help him learn to play lacrosse without changing. Scott fully intends to play in his first game. Zach interrupts them both "well you guys be careful I still need help learning how to play lacrosse in general" he said grabbing his coat getting ready to leave before Scott and Stiles said there goodbyes.
Zach was at the School reading some books on lacrosse before Lydia slammed her bag in front of him. "Can I help you Witch" Lydia sat next to him in her black top and tan skirt with black nylon and heels. "It's Lydia to you asshole and I need you to not be such a loser out on the field". Zach laughed thinking to himself a little fun he can have "and why is that "? She smiled at him "well I won't be known as the girl dating the team captain that lost so how can I give you some incentive" Zach smiled and looked her up and down "maybe you can do something for me"? She got up pulling Zach along with her to the back of the library pushing him against the book case pushing up against him "what can I do for you"? Zach smiled at his plan as he reached up her skirt grabbing her ass whispering in her ear. She jumped back "really that"? Zach nodded "don't get me wrong in different circumstances I'd happily mess around with you. You are extremely attractive but what I told you will help me focus promise". She groaned "really can we just do this" Zach shook his head "nope it has to be that or I just score in the wrong goal". She huffed "FINE" she said stomping out ignoring the shushing she received. Zach grabbed his stuff "this is gonna be amazing" not noticing two large lacrosse players watch his little escapade with their friends girlfriend.
Zach walked into the Locker working out for a bit and took a short shower trying to calm his nerves looking himself in the mirror "you can do this plus Scott will be there with you". Zach felt two guys behind him looking back at them "oh hello fellow teammates here to give me some pointers on my first game. They looked at each other and back at Zach the bigger of the two speaking "yeah I got some advice stay away from Jackson's girl or your gonna get hurt" they both said cracking their knuckles. Zach chuckled at them "oh you saw that don't worry she won't be doing anything with me ... for now" as the words came out of his smug mouth the big one of the two like lightning smashed a fist against Zach's face making his head collide with the mirror.
They both started kicking Zach all over Zach curled up trying not to get mad before catching one of their legs in a vice grip jumping up using the back of his head to smash the small jocks chin making him fall down. " . " throwing a hard kick into the left knee of the bigger jock making him smash to the ground. Zach grabbed one by the neck lifting him up and throwing him into a locker before the small jock jumped behind him with a weight bringing it down on Zach's head. "Take that you little freak" he was gonna say more but saw Zach darkly lift his body with a dark aura around him "my turn" Zach whispered. The jock was gonna hit him again before Zach grabbed hid arm and swinging him like a sack of potatoes over his head making him collide with his friend. Both jocks limped out of the locker room yelling that this wasn't over Zach started growling falling to his knees trying to slow his heart before Coach Finstock walked in helping him into the shower "WOW kid you can really kick ass"! Zach looked at him with heavy breathing and a normal face "thanks for the help coach" Coach just laughed it off "if you can bring that animal out against the other team you get a free pass for this deal. Zach laughed "sure coach" Zach said thinking how did Coach get a job here.
Stiles and Scott entered the locker room having the same confused expression as everyone not remembering the floor being bloody and broken mirrors. Scott walked over to get ready as Stiles and Zach talked about the fight "they didn't see anything right"? Zach shook his head looking at Scott's senses start acting up. He can hear Jackson whispering about him, but the slamming of all the locker doors is hurting his hearing. Stiles arrives, and Scott lets him know immediately that he's not interested in being talked out of playing. Stiles just tells him that he hopes he knows what he's doing. "I can't lose both and Allison. Stiles argues that Scott isn't going to lose Allison by not playing one game, but Scott isn't hearing it. "I want a semi-freaking normal life, do you get that?" Stiles gives up trying to stop him and instead advises that Scott not get stressed or angry. "Don't think about Allison, or her father, who's trying to kill you or Derek who also wants to kill you"! Scott and Zach stares at Stiles, and Stiles shuts himself up. The three walk onto the field Zach running over to the bench sitting and staring at Lydia who nodded angrily. Stiles sits next to Zach who can't stop smiling "what did you do" Zach played innocent holding in fits of laughter. As they get ready, Lydia approaches Scott on the field and grabs him by his shirt. "I just want you to remember one thing for tonight." "Winning isn't everything?" She laughs a little at him. "Nobody likes a loser." As everyone gets ready Lydia walks over to Zach but stops at Stiles who immediately stands up to talk to her "hey lyd..." before he could finish Lydia grabbed him pulling him into a deep kiss.
Everything went quite not a soul wasn't paying attention to the two kiss before and a loud laughter broke the silence. Zach watched the scene falling off the bench laughing "BEST PLAN EVER". Stiles fell back as if he was socked in the jaw Lydia grabbed Zach collar "you better play good or your not gonna be having children in the future" Zach nodded still laughing. Everyone slowly went back to the game Allison hiding her laugh Lydia came up to her "not a word" Allison nodded. Stiles looked at Zach pointing at him "yo..you did that" Zach smiled "I may of persuaded her into kissing you" Stiles punched him in the shoulder "What did I do to deserve such a great friend" they laughed as Jackson gave Zach a death stare. Coach Finstock sits next to Jackson and asks him about his arm. Jackson tells him that he's not really feeling any pain, so Coach asks whether he would if he gave him a big old punch. Jackson looks disturbed and says maybe. The Coach tells him that if he feels any pain to just keep playing. Stiles sits on the bench, bouncing nervously remembering Scott being on the field. His dad comes up and asks him if he think he'll see any action tonight. "Action? Maybe," Stiles answers, though he's answering a different question.
Zach and Scott stand next each other Zach reassuring Scott that everything will be game starts, and it's clear that what Jackson was telling the other players was to not pass to Scott. Scott sees his own opening to get the ball, but Jackson checks him and knocks him down before he can reach it. Jackson scores the point instead. Scott's mom begrudgingly cheers, and Lydia makes Allison hold up a We Luv U Jackson sign. Scott notices, and Stiles sees both the sign and Scott's reaction. "Oh, this is not gonna be good." Zach decides it's his turn to put Jackson in his place as he runs catching the ball out of the air before Jackson could receive it and starts running towards their goal. He hears an assortment of people yelling his name a few note worthy people were Allison and Melissa but then he heard an older voice that he easily recognized "GO GET EM' ZACH" a few people stopped and looked at the loud voice showing an older man with camo pants and combat boots with a massive coat on and a cane. Allison looked at him confused before she overheard Melissa and Sheriff talk "Isn't that his uncle" Stilinski asked to which Melissa clearly angry nodded "Oh Zach please be careful" she said under her breath.
Zach looked over time slowing as he saw his uncle cheering him making him stop in his tracks. Everyone yelled at him except for the few that knew what was going on then a collective "OOOOO" as three massive players slammed into him like a train making a rib break loudly and blood flying out of his mouth as the ball flew out of his net but suddenly Jackson catching scoring another goal looking down smugly at Zach. Scott just watched in anger at the collective things piling on to his anger. Multiple people ran onto the field checking Zach over one being Stiles who helped him up "are you ok" Stiles shouted at him in fear. Zach nodded already healing being helped to the bench as the game continued. Coach ran over "you ok Champ what happened out there" everyone waited with bated breath as Zach tore his gear off to reveal nothing wrong. "I just froze ... I saw my uncle and I.. Froze" Coach was gonna yell at him but stopped at his words all teachers painfully aware of the multiple "Unexplained" bruises he would come to school with. "Don't worry about it I know next game you'll do better first game is always the hardest". Zach smiled nodding before Stiles walked with him to the locker room to relax before Zach's Uncle appeared seeming worried "are you ok son... I shouldn't of come" Stiles was gonna agree but Zach stopped him him telling him to go back to the game. "Lets go home ... I'm glad you came" Zach giving him the benefit of the doubt.
Zach was sitting at home getting the 6th call to ask if he was alright already hearing about the Derek news from Stiles. "Hello i'm no damage so don't worry" Zach was gonna hang up "Zach"? He stopped hearing Allison's voice "Allison ... what's up" she asked the usual are you ok stuff but stopped not wanting to cross the line. Zach understood "My uncle and I are working on things don't worry to much it doesn't suit you". Allison laughed "oh and what does suit me"? Zach smiled "as cheesy as it is you smiling is what fits perfectly" Allison blushed behind the phone "get well you cheesy cliche" I agreed and hung up laying back "maybe we're not Fucked"
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