So Guys...
This is Chapter 21... And sadly the last chapter in the story. But don't worry, I'll be posting a new story really soon. And it'll be like a 'what happened next' sort of thing. So anyway, thanks for reading my story, and I hope you all enjoy the final chapter.
''Oh crap''. Stiles says again. He keeps repeating these two words over and over again.
''Stiles!''. Scott snaps at him.
Stiles looks at him, and stops chanting. ''Sorry''.
''What's going on? How is he here, like that?'' Cora asks terrified.
''I don't know... He should be dead''. Aria says, also terrified.
''I can't believe the vision was wrong''. Lydia says to herself.
''What vision?'' Scott asks, still angry.
Lydia just looks at him. ''It wasn't meant to be like this''.
''Guys can we please work out a plan B? Or D, i'm really not sure anymore''. Astra, who is still weak from hitting her head, asks anxiously.
''How do we fight that thing? Aria asks frantically. The one person who could have is''. Aria looks down at Maria, and can't bring herself to say that she is 'dead'.
''We don't have a choice... We have to fight''. Aurora says, taking charge once again.
''Ooh, isn't this cosy?'' The Demon, who has just finished manifesting, starts walking towards everyone. ''You all trying to figure out a way to kill me... Well guess what? You can't... You're only hope... Is dead''. Unlike Aria, the Demon has no problem, stating the obvious truth. ''And soon, you all will be too''.
All the wolves, and the witches, prepare to fight.
''Stiles, Allison and Lydia, you guys all stay back... And bring Isaac with you... He's still weak from the possession''. Scott orders them.
The three teenagers grab Isaac and run into a corner.
''Now we fight''. Scott says, with his eyes turning a burning red.
''You kids don't stand a chance''. The Demon says with an evil smile on his face.
''We'll see''. Derek says, finally speaking.
Finally they all charge for the Demon, and as they approach him, there's an explosion, which sends everyone flying across the air.
As the smoke clears, the Demon is left standing there, without a blemish on his creepy, dark flesh. He then walks towards them all. ''I'm going to enjoy this... You're all naive to think you stand a chance''. As of now the Demon is standing over Scott, and is about to do something to him, when he is stopped by a surprising voice.
''They may be... But i'm sure as hell not''. Maria who has just woken up, is standing just above the pool of blood that she left on the ground. The sword is still through her, so she places her right hand, infront of her chest where the sword is sticking out, and using her telekinesis, she pushes the sword, out through her back. An expression of pain, comes across her face as she does it. And with the sword now gone, she loses her balance slightly, as she is still weak.
''How are you still alive?''. The Demon asks angrily.
Everyone, who is struggling to get up, just look at Maria, both shocked and relieved.
Maria stumbles towards the Demon. ''If you really did your research on me... Then you'd know, that it's gonna take a lot more than a simple sword in the back, to kill me''.
''But you were dead''.
''Who knows? Maybe I was just in a parallel coma''... Maria smiles. She then looks at him more serious. ''Unfortunately for you, where you're going, there's no coming back''.
The Demon smirks. ''I've always admired that about you... No matter what you feel inside... On the outside... You're always strong... Confident... But what are you really feeling?... I have to admit... I liked having your powers... But i'm gonna enjoy killing you even more... Maybe you can say 'hi' to your parents for me''.
Maria's expression on her face, becomes really angry.
The Demon throws an energy ball at Maria, but she angrily deflects it, while not even moving a muscle.
''That's, what your working with? You can't compare that to my power''... Maria walks slowly, but confidently, towards him. ''You took everything from me.. And now, I'm gonna return that favor''. Maria raises her right hand out infront of her, and using her telekinesis, she raises the Demon, off of the ground. ''I'm sure you know what comes next... I know you took great pleasure, in watching me use this power before... It's not as fun, when your the target though, is it? I'd say see you on the other side. But, where you're going... I won't be following''. With that Maria drops her hand, but the Demon is still floating. And with anger in her eyes, she focuses on the Demon, who starts to feel a lot of pain. Smoke starts to come from the Demon, and after a few seconds, he explodes. With that Maria, loosens her grip, and she falls to her knees. And lets out a big breath, as if it's the first time, she's actually breathed in almost two years.
Scott walks over to Maria, with a huge smile on his face, and places a his left hand on Maria's right shoulder. ''You did it... It's finally over''. Maria looks up at Scott, then looks over at Aurora, who is across from her.
The Demon's finally dead, which means that celebrations are under way.
Everyone's still in Derek's apartment, but this time, the atmosphere is more relaxed, and there's no evil in sight.
Maria is checking over Isaac, considering how long he was possessed. ''So how are you feeling?''
''Tired... But fine''. Isaac assures her.
''Okay... This won't hurt, I promise''.
''Wait, are you sure, that you're strong enough to do this?'' Aria asks concerned.
Maria smiles, ''I'm fine''. She then looks at Isaac, once again. ''Are you ready?''
Isaac just nods his head.
Maria then places both hands, either side of Isaac's head, and closes her eyes. After a few seconds, she opens them. ''All clear... No damage done''. Maria smiles, then looks over towards the window. ''Excuse me guys''. Maria gets up off the chair in which she was sitting, and goes over towards the window. ''It's finally over''.
''Yeah... I guess it is''. Aurora looks at her.
''Look Aurora, for what it's worth''...
''Don't''. Aurora shakes her head. ''He took a lot from both of us... But thanks to you... He didn't take Aria''.
Maria looks over at Aria, who is standing and laughing with Scott, Stiles and Cora. ''I'd do anything to protect her''. Maria looks at Aurora once again. ''You know that''.
''I do... Maria, i'm so sorry... I made you out to be the threat.. And in the end... You were the only one that could stop him... I just wish''...
''I know... Me too''. Maria looks at Aurora, with a sad look in her eyes. ''Can we just?... Start over?''
Aurora smiles. ''I'd like that''.
Maria smiles back at her.
Aria and Scott have excluded themselves, from Stiles and Cora and are talking alone.
''So what now?'' Scott asks, sincerely.
''Now.. My sisters and I, go back to our real lives... We've spent so much time, hunting this Demon that, we've lost ourselves in the process''.
''So you're leaving Beacon Hills?'' Scott says in a sad tone.
Aria nods her head. ''You know, for what it's worth... I'm gonna miss you, Scott''. Aria reaches into Scott and slowly kisses him on the lips.
They stop kissing, and Scott smiles, ''I'm gonna miss you too''.
After the battle ended, Derek left the apartment, and went to his old house, alone.
''You're missing all the excitement back at your apartment''. Maria says standing behind him.
Derek turns around. ''Then why aren't you there?''
''There was no alcohol''. Maria smiles.
Derek smiles.
''Why aren't you there?'' Maria asks seriously.
''I'm not the party type''.
Maria starts walking closer to him. ''Oh, I don't believe that''.
''Well it's true''. Derek also walks closer to her. ''Hows the stab wound?''
''Painful... But i'll live... I can't heal as fast as you wolves''.
''So what now? You leaving Beacon Hills?''
''Do you want me to?
Derek just shakes his head.
At this point Maria and Derek, are extremely close. ''Then I guess your stuck with me''. She places her hand on the side of his face, and she reaches in and kisses him, passionately.
Derek then puts his hands around Maria's waist, and pulls her in closer to him, feeling the heat running through her body, while kissing her back.
It's really early the next morning, and the sun is about to rise. Maria is standing on the cliff, watching where the moon, goes down, as the sun comes up.
''It's beautiful, isn't it?'' Maria says, sensing Scott behind her.
''Where did you disappear to last night?'' Maria looks back at him and smiles. ''I had something I had to take care of''.
''Would, this something, be Derek''. Scott asks cheekily, now standing beside Maria.
''Maybe''. Maria looks at Scott seriously. ''We never got a chance to talk last night... Scott, what you did... It was brave''.
''I thought you were dead''.
''I know... I needed you to believe I was... I'm sorry''.
''So it's finally over?'' Scott asks sympathetically.
''Honestly Scott, the Demon may be gone... But what I feel... That will never go away... At least now, I can try, and move on with my life''.
''Well, just know... That no matter what happens... You'll always have me''.
Maria smiles, and puts her arm around Scott, and squeezes him tight. ''You're my favourite cousin, do you know that?''
Scott gives Maria a weird look. ''I'm your only cousin''.
''True... But if you weren't... You'd still be my favorite''. Maria smiles again.
Scott smiles back. ''Like wise''.
As Maria and Scott, stand on the edge of the cliff. The sun rises, and they know that, it's going to be a beautiful day.
Well that's it, sadly... But at least it was a happy ending. 'For now'. ha. hope you enjoyed it. and thanks again for reading. Please review and tell me what you thought. I'd really like to know. and I'll start posting my next story soon, I promise. So bye for now. :)