Ch. 6: Awakening my power

I was in Derek's loft sitting on his steps to the front entrance. This building was always cold and had a bad vibe to it. It sometimes sent a shiver down my spine because a part of me could sense what has happened here before. Derek, Scott, Stiles, Kira, and Maliah were in the room. Derek was staring out his window; Scott and Kira were sitting together in a pillar, and Maliah and Stiles were sitting together in a pillar across Scott and Kira.

"So basically when we got there it was a ghost town, zero trace of a sign that they were there, and they were there." Said Maliah

"I think they know you're still alive so they're hiding from you" said Stiles standing up and pointing a finger at me

"Why would they hide from me?" I said

"Maybe they know something you don't" said Derek still looking out the window

"Ether way how do we find them? That was our only lead" said Stiles sounding out of hope

"Maybe not, I remember when I bit Liam; the Calaveras came to us, so if me or Angel bite someone we can draw them to us but….I don't want to bite anyone" Scott saying

"Well we don't have to force anyone, just someone who is willing" I said

"Who would want to be a werewolf to help us hunt down Werewolf hunters?" asked Kira

She had a point. I didn't really know anyone who would want to risk their life to help me except for maybe Mercy but that could equal her death. Derek was still staring out the window as if something was on his mind and I wish I knew.

"Derek what are you thinking?" I asked

"Nothing just…bad ideas" he said his face

"Well when we decide what to do let me know, for now I'm going to go home." I said

With that I left Derek's cold and dusty loft walking away to my house.

The next day I wake up from my bed and check my phone seeing that its 1 PM and some text messages from Deaton saying he wanted to see me. I wake up; brush my teeth, dress and head out to animal clinic on an empty stomach.

"So Angel I was wondering if you would like to work for me, I understand you are young but in the meantime there are some things I would like to discuss with you, and teach you some tricks." Said Deaton

"How much money we talking?" I asked trying my luck

"8 dollars an hour, how's that sound?" he said smiling

He could have offered me 2 dollars an hour and I still would have taken the job. I wanted to learn more about everything really.

"Deal" I said as we shook hands

As my first job at the clinic I had to clean all the dog and cat cages and refill them with food and water which took about 40 minutes. Later Deaton began to teach me all about medical treatment and not just for animals but for humans as well. I then had to learn all the different medical utensils from a book that were used constantly which I had trouble learning since they just looked like a bunch of sharp tools. After about 4 hours of this Deaton said he wanted to talk to me. He was standing across the main operating table while I was on the other.

"Do you know that some werewolf's have special abilities?" He asked

I nodded my head hoping he knew how to unlock mine

"No two wolves, unless from the same family tree, have had the special same power. Derek's mother Talia could turn into an actual wolf, Peter could turn into a monstrous werewolf, and the twins could fuse their bodies into one, doubling their strength. What do you have Angel?" he asked

I told him the truth "I don't know" I said

He grinned "Well, usually you discover your power after some time or an important even occurred. For Scott it took him quite some time. Since the moment he was bitten he began to change into a true alpha, and as that began his special ability began to develop as well. It took him about 2 years I believe"

"2 years!?" I asked

"Maybe more, though for you it might be shorter."

"Why do you say that? I asked crossing my arms

"Whatever you do when you find the Calaveras, it could trigger it perhaps. It could be awakening your power." He said

"Awakening my power…" I whispered

"Maybe where your future lies with your new partner could affect that as well." He said

How did he know that I had a girlfriend? He kind of makes me nervous of all the things he does know.

"Do you have any idea what it could be?" I asked

He shook his head

I frowned. I was impatient. I really wanted to know what this bubble was that was building up inside of me and when it would burst. I needed answers

"So who do you plan on biting?" he asked having a disappointed expression

"No ideas yet but I'm hoping someone comes along" I said not really surprised that he knew that as well.

"I hope no one comes along" he says as he walks into the other room putting on his blue surgical gloves.

For the next hour Scott came and we worked together on treating some dogs and cats. Afterwards I headed to the woods to clear my mind. I sat down on a clearing my legs hanging on a rock that Derek showed me once. It felt nice. The wind blowing, the leaves rustling behind me, the cricket's making their sound and the best part the moon. I felt so calm and relaxed as if this is where I belonged. I was almost tempted to just run out there, and be free be…animal. My thoughts were shattered as I heard footsteps but not my focus. I was still staring at the moon as Mercy walked up behind me. She sat down and her feet were dangling as well as she put her head against my shoulder.

"Full moon" she whispered

I nodded my head

"Your eyes are so beautiful when their your real color" she said noticing they were red

I didn't really agree but did not want to say anything at the moment. I was just trying to relax and focus on the moon.

"Are you ok?" she asked

"Just promise me you will stay out of all this ok?" I said holding my pinky.

She wrapped it around my pinky warmly with her own and nodded her head, for the next half an hour we just sat next to each other not saying a word. Then I kissed her and simply walked away heading home.

As I was walking home in the sidewalk of this cold, quiet and spooky night, I heard something behind me. It sounded as if it was something being put into place. I looked at the direction it came from, a dark bushy area and just stared confusingly. Then as quick as thunder, a dart shot out from the dark and I caught it. It was cold in my hands and I felt sick after touching it. I smashed it with my hands and threw it on the ground and went to investigate. Then it happened. An impact to my left lower knee, and it felt like a stab with acid tip. I looked at it and cursed.

"Wolf's bane bullet" I said

All my senses felt drained and out of reach. I suddenly felt exhausted and knew I had to get out of there. Thought it was too late. Another dart shot out, this time it hit me in the right shoulder. I collapsed trying to howl for help but all that came out was a whimper of a young alpha.

I found myself in a chair, hands tied behind my back and legs tied to the legs of the chair. My vision was blurry at first but then it all became clear. I was in a room that reminded me of the first Saw movie those two guys were stuck in, white bloody, room with almost nothing to describe except for the large slide able doors that were much like Derek's loft doors. Then it hit me. I felt the pain and realized I was shot and it felt like it was burning water coursing in my veins causing me to sweat. I was familiar with this bullet and knew that a beta had 48 hours…and alpha had maybe..

Then the doors open and an old woman came in with a wooden chair of her own. She had red hair, simple black dress that looked more like something to wear at a funeral. She set down the chair backwards and sat on it looking right at me. She studied my face for a while and I thought she was wondering what I would look like in 48-60 hours. I was terrified but I did not want her to know that so I put on a brave face.

"So this little boy thought he could take me down? I don't agree with you young man" she said laughing

"Let me out of this chair and I can disappoint you." I said growling

She smiled "So kids like to play games right? Why don't we play one of my games?" she said

"Not a fan of bingo" I said

She laughed. "Oh no, I have something better in mind." She said as she pulled out a pistol and loaded it with wolfs bane bullets.

"I will ask you simple questions. You answer and I don't shoot you. How's that sound?" she said

I was scared out of my mind. Each bullet that she loaded made me sweat a gallon but I tried to look brave and not show her an ounce of fear. I looked at her with a smile and said

"Sure"

"So, why do you want to kill me?" she said

"You killed me and my pack for no reason! You think you let one wolf away and he won't come for you? Oh lady, when I get out of this chair I am going to kil…

I felt a similar feeling. Burning piercing pain that almost made me want to cry, I looked at her and saw smoke from her pistol, she had shot me in the shoulder. I roared in pain

"I don't really like that answer. Now you have at least half the time you did before and please talk to me nicely or I will teach you some manners. It was also for a very good reason, Understand?" she said yelling at the last part

It took all my strength to nod my head

"Good, now who else is after me?"

"I …I don't know" I whispered

She pointed the gun at me

"I would rethink your answer." She said

If she shot me again, that was it. I was dead. What do I do now? I was freaking out and breathing heavily. I was frightened beyond belief. I felt so alone….so abandoned. The brave face was gone

"I swear to god I don't know." I said quickly

"God will not help you" she said still pointing it at me

"I can though" said a voice from behind the woman.

The man dressed in a black long sleeve shirt with buttons and khaki pants stepped down the steps and as quick as any wolf I had ever seen, he killed her slashing her throat. I didn't really understand what happened but I asked

"Who are you?"

He had a sheepish grin and said "Deucalion"

End

So sorry for the delay of stories, I really am trying and these next ch will be really good promise. Plese review and tell me what angels wolf power should be!