Two Chapters in one day! Whoo!

After talking things over with Allen and his mate it was decided that they would visit us within the next week; which gave Derek and I enough time to make sure that everyone (read Jackson) understood that they weren't to tease me in front of Allen and his pack if we wanted to have them as allies. Derek explained that Allen's pack is the largest pack near Beacon Hills, and that gaining his respect as an alpha will help bring the get the work out that the Hale pack is still thriving.

According to Derek, they would arrive at about lunch time on Monday and leave at nightfall on Wednesday. They couldn't stay very long because they didn't want to leave their betas alone for a long period of time. For one, it wouldn't be good for pack relations and two, they didn't want another pack trying to steal their territory; they may be a large and old pack but there were some out there that didn't care about numbers or respect. They simply wanted all the territory that they could take and would shed eminence amounts of blood to do so. It's common for alphas traveling to another alpha's territory to bring their mate and their second in charge to represent a strong front. So, we knew for sure at least three representatives from the Moss pack would be arriving; four if Allen's second had a mate.

Over the next week, I did what I do best; panic. I cleaned the house from top to bottom, making sure everything was in order for their arrival. Derek and the rest of the pack tried their best to calm me down or at the very least distract me but nothing worked. By the time the week of the Moss pack's visit the entire house was sparkling clean and I had reorganized the entire house at least twelve times. By the time Isaac came in the house and told me that he could hear their cars coming towards the house I had made a huge salad, (because even though they're werewolves that doesn't mean that they should try and survive on meat alone), 6 large pans of lasagna, and about 2 loafs of garlic bread. I was going to make a dessert as well but then Derek distracted me with an hour long makeout session; apparently my nervousness was putting his wolf on high alert.

Once they pulled up to the house, we all went out to meet them Derek and I in the front and the rest of the pack behind us in order according to ranking in the pack. Peter explained to us how it was very important to maintain a strong front and not to allow ourselves the slightest chance to look weak or make it any more obvious that we are a fairly new pack. So we all made sure that everyone knew where to stand and to stand tall and look proud. Derek and I were in the front, then stood Isaac and Alison, then Jackson and Cora, Erica and Boyd, and then finally Peter. Chris, Melissa and my dad would be joining us later on. Melissa and my dad had work and Chris is starting up a new business venture in Beacon Hills; Argent's Artillery.

As we stood waiting two cars pulled into the drive and stopped; then we got our first look at Allen and his pack members. Allen and his mate Elise got out of the first car; Allen was extremely tall, with broad shoulders and a small that could either make you feel at ease or make you think that today was going to be your last day living; either way he definitely didn't look like someone you wanted as an enemy. He had prominent facial features, almost as if he was sculpted from stone and his skin tone was similar to Danny's. Elise was of average height for a woman and yet she seemed like she 10 feet tall; the way she carried herself and the amount of confidence that came from her was amazing. In one way she reminded me of Lydia incredible beautiful with long hair, only hers was this beautiful golden brown. Once she made her way around the car her eyes locked with mine and I swear they flashed a bright purple before settling back to the normal hazel color that they were. You could definitely tell that they were the alpha pair just from the power you could feel running off of them.

Allen's second and his mate were no different in the sense that they also gave off waves of power but their appearances differed. Markus was of average height and his complexion was darker than Allen's. He had long black hair and the strangest eyes. People always say that the eyes are the way to look into someone's souls, but Markus' eyes weren't. I couldn't tell anything from them, he just looked immensely bored with the entire scenario but when he looked in my direction he gave a slight smile and bowed his head a little; strangely I felt warmed by this gesture and returned it to him. His mate, Jasmine reminded me of Jasmine from Aladdin. She had the same skin tone and long black wavy hair, but she seemed a lot happier than Jasmine from the movie; her entire personality was just bubbly and she didn't stop smiling once she got out of the car.

As custom Allen and Elise stepped forward as did Derek and I. We shook hands and introduced ourselves and then our pack members. Once everyone was familiar with each other and Allen and his pack were informed on the impending arrival of the rest of our pack members we headed inside for lunch and to get to know each other.

After we ate we all ventured into the backyard so that we could all spread out and talk amongst ourselves. Allen, Elise, Derek and I stayed seated on the porch while everyone else sat around a fire pit that Derek built.

"It's good to see you again Derek, it's especially good to see that you're doing well with your pack." Allen commented.

"I had heard some troubling news about Beacon Hills that sounded like a rogue wolf. I'm pleased and impressed that you were able to take care of it."

Derek nodded and looked towards Peter before turning back to Allen.

"Peter had some problems, Laura was killed and the alpha powers went to him. He'd spent the better part of six years in a rehabilitation center unable to move or heal, having to relive the fire over and over again. When he finally got free, he was drunk with power and on a mission of revenge and hate. We were able to stop him before it went too far but still too many were lost because of it. He still feels guilty, but he's made peace with it, as have I." Derek spoke calmly.

Allen took this information in and nodded in understanding.

"If I were in his shoes, I would've burned Beacon Hills to the ground. I can't imagine losing my entire pack, let alone my family like that." Allen paused before continuing.

"It's one of the reasons I was shocked to hear that the Hale pack had returned to Beacon Hills; after everything that has happened I figured here would be the last place you would want to set up. But then and again, you Hales are strong and stubborn. It take a lot to completely run you off from your land."

Derek smiled and chuckled.

"As much as I wanted to leave, I couldn't. This is undoubtedly home, my family's here, and I found my mate here. Hale land is where I belong, where my pack belongs and where my children will belong." Derek said proudly.

It was moments like these that I loved about this new Derek. The Derek I knew before was so focused on the past and past mistakes that it seemed like he could never move forward no matter what. And now, Derek's made peace with his past; he's made peace with his past so that we can have a future. I looked away from Derek and found myself looking at Markus again. There was something about him that was pulling me in his direction. I excused myself and went to talk to him.

"You felt that?" he asked as soon as I approached him.

"Yeah, what was that? I felt like I needed to come and speak with you." I responded.

Markus looked at me for a moment then smiled.

"It was your spark; I used it to call you towards me. I wasn't for sure it would work considering how young you are but it did. Despite your age your spark is a strong as someone twice your age." Markus said sounding very impressed.

"I know that you wanted to meet the Moss pack emissary to help you train, but I can tell you now, you don't need any more training. Now you have to figure out how to use your spark, and that is something that can't be taught." Markus explained.

"Why can't it be taught?" I ask confused.

"Using a spark is different for everyone that has one and you have to figure out what it is. Think of it like a trigger for example, something that will ignite the spark in you and allow your powers to come to flourish. Figure out what it is that is most important to you Stiles. Once you do that, you can control your spark easily." And with that he walked away.

I headed back towards Derek, Allen and Elise confused and shaking my head trying to figure out what Markus meant. I sat down by Derek and he asked if I was alright.

"Yeah, just trying to figure out what he meant." I replied.

"Markus is a very powerful emissary and has great control over his spark. I promise you Stiles whatever he told you was the truth. Now it's just up to you to figure it out." Elise said politely.

I nodded my head and we went to join the rest of the pack by the fire pit.

The next couple of days were mainly spent forming bonds and friendships among the packs. It seemed that my dad, Allen, and Chris were all interested firearms and spent a lot of the time talking about Chris' new store. Allen was shocked about Allison and Chris being a part of the pack considering they're Argents; but Derek just said that we can't fault them for what Kate did.

All in all it was a good visit; Allen invited Derek and I to visit them and we said that we would figure out a date that would work and get back to them.

It was Wednesday night after they left that we were all sitting in the living room watching a movie, when the wolves all sat up. I asked what was going on and Derek told me that a car was pulling up to the house; Jackson confirmed that it was Lydia's car. We all rushed outside to see Lydia pull up and jump out the car crying. Aiden jumped out of the passenger's side and they both rushed to the backdoors. I suddenly had a very bad feeling. I looked to Melissa and asked her to get her medical bag out of her car and she rushed to do so. I looked back to the car to see a sobbing Ethan holding a bloody unconscious Danny in his arms. He looked up at Derek and me and begged.

"Help me, please."

A/N: Don't panic Danny isn't going to die.