Part 3 (Day 2 feat. Ruby, Derek, Stiles, Scott, Isaac)

*That Same Day

After saying goodbye to Killian and Emma, Ruby took off in a run back to where she had picked up the scent trails the night before that had seemed to lead out of town and to a forest. As she approached, Ruby paused to check the scents. It seemed to her that there was more than one that had the tinge of werewolf. It felt odd to Ruby that there could be so many werewolves all this time but yet, Ruby trusted her nose not to lie to her.

Running through the forest gave Ruby that feeling she loved, a feeling of freedom and the wind in her hair that she could run on for hours without getting tired. Letting her hair down and just taking off was, in Ruby's opinion, the best feeling in the world. It was only ever comparable to when she was actually transformed during Wolf's time, because that's when she feels the wind through her fur. She felt free and wild and just amazing over all.

As she approached what looked to be an old abandoned house, Ruby slowed to catch a scent. It almost overwhelmed her, all of sudden rush of smells. There had to be at least three different werewolves that had been here recently, all three male, as well as a few other different smells. Two humans and one something that Ruby didn't recognize. It was while she was trying to figure out the smells when a voice caught her off guard, having not heard him walk up.

"I know what you are but who are you?" a deep male voice broke through Ruby's concentration.

Startled, Ruby turned and eyed a tall man, with jet black hair and a clean beard wearing a black leather jacket with hazel eyes. Recognizing one of the scents of the male wolves as his, Ruby stepped back and eyed him warily.

"Ruby Lucas, and who are you?" she answered quickly.

"Derek Hale. I used to own the property you're currently standing on. You're not from around here are you?"

"No, it's pretty obvious isn't it? So Derek, are you the only other supernatural around?"

"Why should I tell you? You could be dangerous; you could be bringing in hunters."

"Hunters? What type of place is this? Look all I know is that I had some friends come with me so we could investigate this town. Between the rumors of supernatural things here and this weird pull I've been feeling that ended up being to here, I want some answers and I want some now."

"Well then. This is Beacon Hills; it's become a sort of beacon for supernatural beings after some things that happened a few months ago. Because yeah there are some things here that are not human. I, like you, am a werewolf. There are a few others who are still in school as well as some other creatures. But along with werewolves, here we have Werewolf hunters. Most of them used to call from a family called the Argents. You said you came here with some friends, where are they? What's their story?" Derek began explaining.

"Oh um, just the sheriff and her boyfriend. Emma likes investigating in things and we've been friends for awhile. So when she started hearing these rumors well we decided to take a little trip. But we call from a town called Storybrooke, it's in Maine." Ruby answered, unsure of how to explain her fairytale origins.

"So you've come a long way just based on a feeling. Why?"

"I wanted to know if there were others of my kind. My Granny no longer transforms at Wolf's Time and I'm the only other one left. I guess I just wanted to know if I was alone in this land."

"Wolf's time? Is that what you call the full moon?"

Ruby realized her wording too late and shrugged, "Yeah it's just been what my family has always called it that. I guess it's just second nature to call it that."

"Sounds interesting. Storybrooke though, I don't think I've ever heard of it."

"Not many people have. It's a small town, where everyone knows everyone. It's quaint and homey." Ruby said, smiling.

"It sounds like it."

The pair continued talking for quite some time. Ruby learned about some of the events that had occurred recently which explained the rumors of lizard men and suspicious deaths. She immediately decided to never visit this high school if so many things seemed too happened there. The fact that it was still open baffled Ruby. Derek told her about the other werewolves of their ragtag pack as well as his uncle, Peter, whom he warned Ruby to stay away from. He told her of the Argents and how they now protect the weak instead of hunt the supernaturals. It was while they were talking that company soon joined them.

"Yo! Hey Derek! Who's the girl?" an unfamiliar voice called out, interrupting Derek as he was explaining the Nematode to her.

Ruby and Derek looked over to where the voice was and was greeted by the sight of three teenage boys, a tan one with raven hair, a gangly boy with brown hair, and a taller one with curly brown hair.

"Ruby, this is Scott, Stiles and Isaac. All of whom should be in school where they belong." Derek introduced her to the three. "Guys, this is Ruby Lucas. She's new here in town."

Scott walked up and held his hand out, ever the kind hearted one while the other two stood back and eyed her warily.

"Hi, it's nice to meet you." He said, smiling.

"Likewise." Ruby replied, shaking his hand.

"So is she like us?" Isaac asked, turning to Derek who only nodded.

"I can tell by her scent." Scott spoke up.

"Wait so she's a werewolf too. SO there are others outside of this city, well that's just great." Stiles piped up sarcastically.

Ruby watched as Derek gave Stiles a patented withering look, "Of course there are other werewolves outside of Beacon Hills. The world is huge Stiles. Did you really think they were only here?"

"No, I guess not."

"So if you're new in town does that mean you're staying? And where are you from?" Ruby turned to see Isaac walking toward her as he inquired.

"I'm not sure if I'm staying. I just came to visit and figure out what this pull was I felt. I'm from Storybrooke though. It's in Maine." Ruby answered. She then felt her phone alert her to a text from Emma. "If you'll excuse me, I need to take this."

As she walked off a few yards, Ruby could still hear them and listened as she heard Derek question why they weren't at school right now; apparently they had a free period. Looking down at her phone, she saw that she along with Emma and Killian had been invited to a dinner that night. The name seemed slightly familiar from her conversation with Derek earlier that day. Ruby sent a quick text back and then noticed the time. It was about 2 now and the dinner was at 6, so she had plenty of time before heading back. After receiving a text to meet at 5:30, Ruby went back over to where the four boys were talking. Well three were talking; one was flailing while he talked.

"So what else is there in this town besides a dangerous high school and some supernaturals?" She asked as she approached.

"Not much right now. Most of the time between classes we have crises to solve but they've died down surprisingly even with the Nematode now activated." Scott said, shrugging. The three younger boys then turned to Derek, "What is it you do during your free time, Derek?"

"Nothing really. You guys know I just got back from taking Cora to some relatives in South America. So I've been travelling." Derek answered.

"This is Beacon Hills, there's not really much to do. The high school has a lacrosse team which starts up soon but it's not like you could join that." Stiles spoke. "Why do you want to know? Are you thinking of staying?"

"I was just curious. I might stay, I might not. But if I do, I'd like to not be bored my first week here. Okay let's say that I do stay, are there any jobs available?" Ruby asked, shrugging.

"Well, I think the hospital is hiring. One of the burger joints is I think. The Sheriff Station just hired a new deputy so that's out." Isaac answered, speaking as if just saying what he was thinking as he listed off different places. "What do you do back in Storybrooke?"

"I work at a diner with my Granny." Ruby answered, "She owns it and I help run it. I think she wanted me to take it over one day."

"Well if you do want to stay, you'd be welcomed." Scott said, smiling earnestly.

Ruby was about to ask to hear more about the argents when her phone went off, this time a phone call from a one Viktor Whale. She knew she needed to take it and put any worries her semi-quasi- not yet boyfriend had. She knew he liked her and she knew she liked him yet they weren't actually dating yet. Spotting the time as well, Ruby decided to bid farewell to the group and walk back while talking to Viktor so she had time to shower and freshen up before meeting Emma.

A/N: Hey guys, JRJ here. I'm going to put it up to you guys of whether or not Ruby stays in BH or returns to SB with CS. You have until I post the next chapter or so to vote. I'm going to set up a poll on my page for votes.