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Married to Darkness- Chapter 6

Mildred broke her smile and asked Theo, "If I am going to be your attorney, I am going to need to know why they brought you in?"

Theo eyed the woman, while she had given him a brief reprieve from Parrish, he wasn't quite sure how much to trust her, "Parrish wanted to ask me about the family slayings and about one of the hunters."

The old woman nodded, her eyes slowly blinked as she thought before responding, "You know one of those families was my family."

Theo grinned, "I figured from the original comment I heard outside and your name. What happened?"

The old woman sighed deeply and Theo could smell the sadness and rage, it mixed with a faint scent that the chimera couldn't quite place, "They attacked my home. Somehow they knew and attacked. My home was surrounded by these masked cowards, clad in black, shooting into my life, destroying everything that mattered." She looked past Theo, at the mirror, "My children tried to secure the doors and protect their children. All while I was forced to only listen." A lone tear came to the woman's eye as she continued, "When the smoke cleared, all I had left was my grandson."

Theo half smirked as he said, "Your story has a big hole in it. How did you and your grandson survive? Not to sound harsh but I saw the pictures."

Mildred faced Theo and glared at him for a moment but explained, "I was never their target. I am just an infirmed old woman. I don't think they would've cared if I died but they weren't trying to kill me."

Theo quirked his eyebrow, "I thought you might be."

She shook her head, "No, my daughter and her husband were bit. I just learned about it years after. But that was such a long time ago."

He lowered his head, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to accuse you of anything."

She tilted her head and smiled, "It's alright. I can see you are just the type of boy I thought you might be. My grandson took me and hid us in the tunnels that were built under the house. We escaped because Erik saved us."

Theo whispered, "You know they are still looking for him."

She nodded slowly, "I figured as much. It's rather odd that we were attacked since I am the only one that actually lived in Beacon Hills. My family was visiting."

Mildred clicked her dentures as she shifted her frown into something more resembling a smile, "Now, why are you here?"

Theo explained the incident from the costume store with the hunter. Mildred nodded, "That doesn't sound like a reason to hold you."

Theo laughed sarcastically, "Let's just say that I am not the most law abiding citizen in our town."

Mildred grinned, "Not all laws are meant to be followed."

Theo heard someone walk up to the door and heard a knock. Mildred responded, "You can come in."

Sheriff Stilinski stepped into the interrogation room. He looked from Mildred to Theo and focused on the young man. He held the investigation file in his hand, "First off, we are not arresting Theo. We just need to ask him some questions about a case."

Mildred smiled maliciously, "Then you won't mind me being present. Let's start with what kind of investigation this is. I know we aren't dealing in something petty so I think it's in everyone's best interest to be candid and direct."

The sheriff sighed and stepped up to the table. He pulled the picture out of the file and set it on the table. He sternly said, "We are conducting a murder investigation for this man. Theo do you recognize him?"

Theo looked to Mildred and she nodded her head in approval, "Yeah. I do. He assaulted me at Ghosts and Ghouls day before yesterday."

The sheriff continued, "You didn't retaliate?"

Theo shook his head, "I was a little busy with getting everything ready for work. Plus, Stilinski, you know my MO with hunters. I work package and delivery these days."

Stilinski eyed up Theo as he said, "So you were at work all night?"

Theo nodded, "Most of the night. I left early but that's because I was covered in liquor and bad decisions. It goes with the territory."

Stilinski asked, "Where do you work these days Theo?"

The chimera grinned, "I dance at Sinema and work the door at Jungle. Since it was the weekend, I was dancing at Sinema."

The sheriff thought about the response only giving a hmmm as a response. Mildred asked, "Is there a reason that you called in my client for questioning?"

The sheriff nodded, "Theo was the last person seen with the victim and there is the method of his killing." Stilinski pulled the next picture out and slide it between the two on the table. Theo looked at the picture and noticed the claw marks. He grinned a little before sliding it further over towards Mildred, "That looks like a lot of wasted energy."

The sheriff shrugged and said, "I think that's all we need to know this evening. Just don't leave town Theo."

Mildred stared at the picture and said, "Yes, yes. All fine and good Sheriff. I think I will call it an evening as well. Seeing as how I am certain the law enforcement won't find the murderers of my family tonight but somehow have time to question an innocent young man." Her toned darkened when she mentioned murderers.

The sheriff groaned as Theo leaned back in his seat and smirked. Stilinski said, "Alright Theo. You are free to go." He walked to the door and opened it as he stood by the entrance. Theo and Mildred stood and walked towards the door. As she stepped closer, the sheriff said, "Mrs. Mulcahy, would you like an escort home?"

Mildred grinned as she slid her free hand around Theo's arm, "I think I will trust my safety to this strapping young man." She looked to Theo, who fought back a chuckle, as she said, "I'm sorry Theo, I don't know your full given name."

Theo spoke as he guided the older woman out of the station, "It's Raeken, Theo Raeken." As they passed the officer bullpen, Theo caught Parrish glaring at him. He smiled a crooked smile and said, "Have a good evening Deputy." Parrish quickly turned and faced his computer and began to furiously type something.

Mildred laughed to herself as they walked out of the station. When they stepped outside Mildred released Theo's arm and said, "Looks like this is just the beginning, Mr. Raeken."

Theo stared out into the parking lot, "I know. At least I am not behind bars this time." Theo looked to his savior for the evening, "Did you want me to escort you home? My truck is with a friend but it won't take long for him to get here."

Mildred laughed hollowly, "Don't worry about me dear. I am not as helpless as people believe." She reached into her coat pocket and pulled out an old business card and handed it to Theo. The chimera took it and pocketed it. "When they come to bother you again, give me a call."

Theo smiled and said, "Thanks Mrs. Mulcahy."

She smiled her grandmotherly smile, "Just call me Gran, everyone does."

Theo nodded, "Have a good evening, Gran."

Mildred smiled and nodded slightly as she walked to a vehicle in the parking lot. Theo watched her for a moment before he texted Liam that he was finished at the station.

Theo waited for twenty minutes before his truck sped into the parking lot and stopped abruptly by the door. The chimera glared at the driver and Liam hopped out with wearing a shit eating grin. Theo couldn't help but smile and shake his head as he walked to the driver's side and climbed in. Liam shifted to the passenger seat and they drove away, heading back to Liam's.

Liam asked eagerly, "So what happened?"

Theo laughed, "I am pretty sure Stilinski wanted to lock me up."

The anger flowed from Liam as he asked, "Why? What for?"

The chimera smiled, "Apparently something killed the hunter from the costume store. I think they were trying to pin it on me."

"What do you mean something?"

The chimera shook his head, "Something clawed him apart. But most of the slashing was done after the hunter was killed. That's a lot of unresolved daddy issues."

Liam shook his head in confusion, "Daddy issues?"

Theo laughed a little, "I forgot my audience there for a moment. Yeah, something was pissed off."

Liam raised his eyebrow, the confusion continuing, "What does that have to do with daddy issues?"

Theo looked at Liam, as they were stopped at a red light, and smirked at him before reaching over and messing up his hair, "I forget how innocent you really are."

Liam jerked away from Theo's hand which caused the chimera to laugh harder, "Hey. I am not that innocent."

It wasn't long before Theo pulled into the driveway and parked the truck. Mason's car was gone and the house seemed quiet. Liam hopped out of the truck and walked to the door. Before he reached the step, he looked back to Theo sitting in the truck, "Aren't you coming in? I saved you some pizza."

Theo's stomach growled in protest and the chimera relented as he stepped out of the truck. He looked at the beta who seemed almost overjoyed as he unlocked the door and stepped inside. Theo followed and they walked into the dining room. Theo sat at the table as Liam grabbed the almost empty pizza box from the fridge. The wolf set it down in front of Theo and took a seat across the table from him. As Theo took a bite, Liam asked, "Okay, so if the sheriff wanted to arrest you, why didn't he?"

Theo finished chewing a bite and said, "My attorney showed up. Mrs. Mulcahy."

Liam nodded, "I didn't know you had an attorney."

Theo grinned, "I didn't. She was there for the family slayings."

The wolf gasped, "Oh."

Theo nodded as he finished off his slice. When he wiped his mouth he asked, "So, where is the pack? I thought it was pack meeting tonight."

Liam shook his head, "No, just hanging out before the school work gets overwhelming. That and it doesn't hurt that my parents are out of town. My dad had to go to a conference."

Theo acknowledged and said, "So, are you still game for the next compound? It's going to be a bit more difficult since they are probably expecting it."

Liam nodded, "Yeah, I think the pack is ready. We should be able to find out something. I want to do it sooner than later, before they think to relocate."

Theo shrugged, "You know me, lead your pack and I will follow behind you guys."

Liam smirked, "Why do you keep doing that Theo?"

Theo narrowed his eyes slightly, knowing that his words were beginning to provoke the wolf, "Doing what?"

Liam remarked, his anger clearly rising, "You know, acting like you aren't one of us."

Theo sniped back, "Because I'm not."

Liam sighed, his rage boiling beneath the surface, "Why don't you change your mind?"

Theo shook his head and responded with a hint of annoyance, "Are we going to have this same argument? Again?"

Liam smiled and nodded, "Yeah. Because I am going to continue to pester you until you give me an answer that isn't BS."

Theo looked away from the wolf and said, "Because most of your pack doesn't like me and I am fine with that. I'm not particularly fond of them."

Liam crossed his arms and looked away in the other direction. He smugly responded, "Fine. Then we'll form a smaller pack just for here. You, me, Mason, Corey, and Nolan."

Theo looked back to the wolf and laughed, "You're joking right? Two chimera, two humans, and a wolf. Not really a wolf pack."

Liam met the gaze of the chimera, "Like the two wolves, a werecoyote, a banshee, a chimera, a human and a Stiles was any different."

Theo laughed to himself, "Alright. I'll concede your point, alpha in training. Now, you know I don't take orders."

Liam shrugged and light-heartedly said, "Well, I don't give orders so that works out."

Theo shook his head gently, "Alright. I'll think about it."

Liam pepped up, and for that moment Theo could've sworn he earned his title as puppy, "Really think about it? Not tell me you'll think about it just to get me to shut up."

Theo playfully groaned and rolled his eyes, "Really think about it. A mischievous grin formed as he continued, "Though now that you say it, I might just say that to get you to shut up about it."

Liam huffed, "You're an asshole Raeken."

Theo shrugged and Liam asked, "What time do you have work tonight? It's almost 10."

"I don't. When I called in and told them about having to go to the station, they gave me the night off."

Liam asked, "So, you want to crash here and watch movies? It'll just be us and you can crash in the guest room."

Theo thought about it for a moment and shrugged, "Sure. Why not?"

The chimera and wolf walked out of the dining room and into the living room and sat down on the couch. Liam started a 90s slasher movie which caused Theo to groan. It wasn't long into the movie that Theo began to make side comments about it which lead Liam to join him as they constantly interrupted the movie. About halfway through the movie both boys began to get tired and before the credits rolled, the wolf and chimera were fast asleep.

Theo slowly opened his eyes when he felt weight and pressure on his shoulder. He looked over and saw someone's head, full of dark brunette locks, laying against him. The person slowly slid up against the couch and looked at Theo. The chimera was looking at himself. The copy grinned and said, "Theo, what are you doing?"

The chimera responded, "I was trying to relax."

The copy grinned, "You are really bad at keeping your focus. You know they are just using you right?"

He spat back, "No, they aren't. You are the one trying to use me. You are the part of me that wants things to go back to the way they were before. You are the part that wants to kill."

The copy gasped, "I can't believe you would think that about us. Make no mistake Theo, we are one and the same. You'll see. Either that or you'll die. But for now, just know that you still need me."

The chimera growled, "I don't need you or want you."

The copy shrugged, "And here I thought we could have a civil discussion. Oh well, good night Theo."

The background shifted and Theo found himself laying down on cold metal. He struggled against the cold metal box as fear travelled through the chimera. The familiar smell of death and chemicals surrounded the chimera and he pushed up against the plate that was just past his head.

The door opened and he slid out into the Beacon Hills Morgue. He felt his heart rate accelerate as the realization that he was back there gripped him. It had been months since this dream tortured him but the fear reasserted itself. He whispered, "Tara, are you here?"

He heard the footsteps from down the hallway. The chimera rushed through the double doors and darted to the elevator. As he got closer he heard his sister's voice, "Theo."

He skidded into the elevator and pushed the ground floor button repeatedly as the voice spoke again, "Theeeeeooooo." The doors closed and he heard a heavy impact to the doors from the other side. The elevator slowly rose until it reached the ground floor. The loud ding echoed throughout the empty hospital as the doors audibly slid open. He ran out and passed the desk, the front entrance just a few yards from him. He began to run when a hand grabbed his left shoulder and the voice spoke into his ear, "Theo. Where are you going?"

Theo closed his eyes and turned to face what would be his sister's face. When he opened his eyes, he saw Liam's face and noticed that his hand was holding on to Theo. The chimera whispered, "Liam?"

Liam smiled, "Yeah. Do you want to leave? You know before?"

Theo nodded, "Yeah, Let's go." The chimera darted towards the entrance and made it to the doors when he heard Liam say, "Theo. Help me."

Theo quickly turned around and saw Tara standing behind Liam, holding him in place with her left hand on his shoulder. He shouted, "Tara! Don't! It's me you want."

She grinned a broken dark grin before plunging her hand into the wolf's torso, through his spine and punching a hole through his sternum. Theo could hear the tearing of flesh and the cracking of bone and sinew as the twisted, gnarled hand of his sister plundered the wolf's torso. He saw blood begin to pour out of Liam's mouth as the hand held Liam's heart out in front of his chest. It pumped one last time, the spray of blood speckled Liam, the floor and front desk. Theo could only scream as he closed his eyes.

Theo continued to scream as he felt an almost vice like pressure around his chest. The pressure on his shoulder returned but he began to hear an almost hissing noise. The chimera calmed himself slightly and slowly began to open his eyes as the hissing sound became more familiar.

Liam, half-asleep whispered, "Shh, Theo, I've got you. You are safe. You are just in my house."

Theo opened his eyes and looked to Liam as the volume of his scream lessened until he saw Liam holding his face to the chimera's shoulder. His arms continued their tight grip, holding on as if the wolf planned to pull the chimera back from hell itself. He mumbled, "What's going on?"

Liam yawned and said, "You were having a nightmare."

Theo swallowed and listened and noticed his heartbeat was fast and thunderous. He whispered, "I'm sorry."

Liam shook his head and slowly pulled Theo down until the chimera was laying on top of the wolf. His head fell right on Liam's chest. The chimera heard the wolf's slow, methodical, and powerful heartbeat. Liam said, "Just relax. I am here, nothing is going to happen."

Listening to Liam's heartbeat began to calm Theo's. He mumbled, "Maybe I should go."

Liam whispered, "No. Just stay, School starts in a few hours. No need to go home now. Just relax and try to get some sleep."

Theo nodded and listened to the young wolf's heart as it lulled him back to sleep.