Married to Darkness

by Endraking

Post Series Finale- What happens to the part of the pack that remains in Beacon Hills? Mainly from the perspective of the antihero Theo, the pack deals with another threat and the quest to fight an ideology. Slow Burn. Allies to Friends. Friends to Lovers.

19. Chapter 19

I don't own Teen Wolf.

Married to Darkness- Chapter 19

Liam slowly opened his eyes and saw the confused look on Theo's face. The chimera blinked a few times trying to register the comment before he asked, "What?"

Liam roguishly grinned, "Mint Mojito, it's what your lips taste like right now."

Theo laughed and rolled his eyes as he enjoyed the presence of the wolf, "In case I haven't said it enough, thank you Liam."

Liam's face reddened, "It was nothing you wouldn't do for me."

Theo enjoyed their happiness for another moment before he looked away from the wolf to the floor. He nervously bit his lip as he began, "I need to tell you something. I need to be honest and I have to come clean."

Liam leaned back as he raised an eyebrow, "Come clean?"

Theo nodded and continued, "I've killed again. Since you were in a coma. 9 people are dead because of what I did."

Liam argued, "Well, your dark side was in control so."

Theo glared at the wolf, "No, little wolf. I am me, for good or bad. I killed nine hunters."

Liam thought for a moment and said, "Well, you were probably just defending yourself. I know this can happen, especially when you are out-numbered."

Theo shook his head and softly met Liam's gaze, "No, Little Wolf. I wasn't defending myself. I stalked and killed them in cold blood. I paralyzed them with my venom and burned them alive or ripped them apart."

Liam looked down as he searched himself for the right answer, "It was to protect us though" he weakly said as he tried to find a justification.

Theo retorted, "While technically true, those nine people will never go home to their families. Depending on the investigation and what is left of the bodies, they may never be identified."

Liam struggled with himself to find an argument but Theo cut him off, "Liam, little wolf, this is not what I wanted to happen. I don't want you to sacrifice who you are to given some moral rationalization to what I have done."

The wolf growled in response and met the chimera's gaze, "But I know you. I know this isn't what you do."

Theo stood up and argued, "It is, at least to some extent. The acts weren't even the worst part. I remember enjoying it. It felt so good. That's the worst part."

Liam stood up and grabbed Theo's hand. He gently smiled, "We can work through this together."

Theo stared into Liam's eyes, his gaze fixed and cold, "I wanted to kill you and Nolan. It's not alright."

Liam half smirked, "But you didn't. You couldn't so you are worrying about that too much."

Theo sighed and looked away from the accepting gaze of the wolf, "Maybe I'm just not worth saving."

The rage flooded off the wolf as Liam pulled his hand away from Theo's. The chimera nodded slowly in resignation before he brought his face back up to look at Liam. Before he could make eye contact, the wolf's fist struck his nose and sent him to the cot. Theo's hands, through muscle memory, went straight to his nose and held back the blood. He spat, "What the hell Liam?"

Liam spat back, his voice rife with indignation, "I did not just dive into your mind to save you from yourself just so you could give up! I know you did things. The pack warned me about what happened while I was unconscious but I didn't and I won't give up on you. I told you that you wouldn't be alone, ever again and I meant it! Not everything is about shoveling more guilt on your shoulders!"

Theo pulled himself up and popped his nose back into place as it healed. He glared at Liam, his rage flowing, "It's not your responsibility."

Liam argued back, "I know. I am not with you out of obligation. I love you. What don't you get about that?"

The word love knocked the wind out of the chimera's sails. He bit his lip and looked to the floor. He quietly whispered, "I love you too, little wolf."

Liam's anger left as the door to the den swung open and Nolan, Mason, and Corey rushed in. Nolan yelled, "We're here to save you Liam!"

Liam turned around and Theo turned to face the door. Malia pushed through and growled as she charged towards Theo. Liam wolfed out and roared as he caught the charging coyote with his arm and slammed her to the floor. He yelled, "Theo is back to himself." The pack's eyes widened as Theo grabbed his head and screamed before he collapsed onto the cot.

Liam rushed to Theo and saw that the chimera was wolfed out and fighting through pain as he shook on the cot. Mercury poured from his nose and ears and slowly drained out of his eyes. Fear shot through the wolf as he screamed, "Something's wrong with Theo. Somebody help!"

Mason pushed past the crowd and ran to the desk. He pulled out the syringe and loaded it with the green solution. He looked to his best friend, "Liam, hold Theo while I inject him."

Liam nodded and grabbed Theo's shoulders and attempted to hold the chimera as he violently struggled. Mason lined up the syringe and injected the chimera in the thigh. When he finished depressing the plunger, he pulled the syringe out and set it on the desk. Theo stopped shaking and slowly calmed down, his heartrate returning to normal.

Liam looked to Mason, "What's going on? What just happened to Theo?"

Malia slowly stood up and growled at Liam which caused the wolf to meet her glare and growl. Scott stepped in and said, "Malia, back down."

The coyote looked to the alpha and stepped away from Liam. She sat on the weight bench as Scott moved next to her.

Mason looked to Liam and began, "Theo's body is fighting itself. The more it fights against him being whole, the more likely it is to kill him. That's one thing I have been researching."

Liam turned to Mason, still wolfed out, and demanded, "What? You've been researching Theo dying and didn't tell me."

Mason met the glare and said, "Theo asked me to keep it a secret. He didn't want you to worry."

Liam shifted back to normal and said, "Well, congrats, I am worried now. Why is this happening now?"

Mason thought for a moment before he stated, "I don't know exactly but I think it has to do with his bioelectric imbalance. He was bred to be a vessel for the Geneticist and something has thrown that off. I think he might've changed something which caused his body to fight itself."

Liam thought for a moment, "Like splintering himself from his supernatural side?"

Mason nodded, "Yeah that would do it."

Liam grinned, "Well, I just helped him fix that. He's whole again. He knows and remembers what each side did and felt."

Mason looked to Theo, "If that's the case, he should be on the mend. Maybe this was just the final attack as his body realigned to his mind."

Corey looked to Liam, "You are saying Theo is Theo again? How did you manage that?"

Liam looked to Corey and meekly smiled, "I went into his mind. I brought our Theo back but he also merged with his fractured parts."

Malia growled, "So he's pre Hell Theo then."

Liam glared at the coyote, "He's not. That's a part of him but he is the Theo we know."

Scott stepped up to Liam and looked to Theo and back to his beta, "Is he the man you love?"

Liam blushed a little as he nodded. Scott continued, "Then everything is good. Except, do you know what he did to the hunters on the roof of the hospital?"

Liam slowly nodded, "Yes. He told me once he remembered. He told me everything."

Scott glared at Theo and stated, "I don't trust him with what he has done but it's not my decision at this point. He is your responsibility Liam. He has it in him to kill again."

Liam sidestepped in between Scott's glare and Theo. Liam's eyes glowed golden against Scott's red. He stated, "He's my pack mate, not your problem."

Corey glared at Scott, "So let me understand this right now, you are angry he killed the hunters sent to kill you, Malia, and Liam? I guess killing is the only thing that hits your radar." Corey rolled his eyes and stated, "You've got an interesting point of view on morality."

Scott looked to the younger chimera with a wounded expression, "I don't understand."

Corey shook his head, "I'm guessing you wouldn't." Corey looked to Liam, "I am going to leave before I say something more."

Corey turned to walk out and Liam grabbed his arm, "No Corey. Scott and Malia were just leaving so we can handle our pack problems together."

Scott looked to Liam and his former beta met that look with a stare of resolution. The alpha nodded and said, "You're right Liam. If you need anything, feel free to give us a call or send a text. I'm proud of you."

The word proud hit Liam by surprise and his eyes dropped the serious, golden glare and he asked, "Proud? What?"

Scott smiled his lopsided smile, "You're an alpha. One your pack loves and respects. I couldn't ask for more." Scott looked to Malia, "Want to head back to my house and finish packing."

Malia nodded and the two left the den. When the door closed, Liam looked to his pack, "How did you open the door?"

Nolan grinned and held up his hand which had Theo's nails pushed on his fingertips. "They make a nice set of master keys for his den."

Theo weakly chuckled as he regained consciousness, "That's how you got out of here before."

Nolan stepped past Liam and looked to Theo, "Yeah. I keep them in my bag just in case. That was mean paralyzing me."

Theo slowly opened his eyes and looked at Nolan, "Sorry about that. I did that so I wouldn't kill you. I hope you understand."

Nolan thought for a moment and then shrugged, "It's in the past."

Theo's eyes widened and he laughed before he began to cough, "That was quick."

Liam looked to his pack mates and said, "I think we've had enough excitement for one night. I want to have a pack meeting but let's do it tomorrow so we can get ready for school."

Theo smirked, "At least I am already in my den."

Liam shook his head and grinned, "You are taking me home tonight and you are staying at my house in case there are any side effects. You don't get to hide bleeding mercury anymore."

Theo groaned and Mason, Corey and Nolan laughed. The pack agreed to the meeting and Mason, Corey and Nolan left while Liam and Theo gathered up what Theo would need for practice in the morning. Theo lent the wolf another outfit to change into since he was still in his hospital gown. Theo cleaned himself up while Liam changed and then the two went to the Geyer residence.

When they stepped through the doorway, Mrs. Geyer ran to Liam and hugged him before grabbing Theo and bringing him into the hug. She sobbed as she said, "I heard you were kidnapped Liam. I prayed they would find you. I prayed Theo would find you and my prayers were answered."

Liam and Theo looked to each other and grinned while Mrs. Geyer squeezed them. When she released them she said, "Alright Theo, take your things up to the guest bedroom and both of you get ready for dinner."

Both replied in unison, "Yes mom." Theo followed Liam upstairs and set his bag in the guest room while Liam went to his room. Theo walked to Liam's room and stepped in, "You stood up to Scott for me. Thanks."

Liam blushed a little, "No need to thank me. You are my beta."

Theo shook his head, "This is kind of huge Liam. We are the protectors of Beacon Hills. How do you want to handle Gran?"

Liam scanned Theo's face looking for the answer the chimera might want to hear before he began, "I don't know yet, she's the mastermind behind that part but we still have the hunters. At least the hunters are on the ropes at the moment."

Theo nodded, "Yeah. But we are a solid pack again."

Mrs. Geyer yelled, "Dinner's ready."

Liam and Theo went downstairs to the dinner table. They ate and explained a carefully edited version of what happened to Mrs. Geyer. After they finished eating they helped with cleaning the kitchen. When they made it upstairs, Liam got cleaned up and ready for bed first while Theo waited. After Theo finished he found Liam, wearing a large t shirt and shorts outside of the bathroom. Theo asked, "What's up Little Wolf? I figured you would be in bed already."

Liam nervously bit his lip, "Do you want to sleep in my room tonight?"

Theo devilishly grinned, "You want to tickle me again, don't you?"

Liam laughed softly as the boys walked to the wolf's room, "Maybe."

The two went to bed with the wolf curling around the chimera. It wasn't long before the pair were peacefully asleep.

Nolan slowly woke up. He released a long, gentle yawn as he wiped the sleep from his eyes. He glanced to the window and noticed it was already bright outside. Confused, the teen looked to his alarm clock. It taunted him with the time 9:57 AM. Nolan shot up from bed, "I'm late. Really late."

The teen jumped out of bed and practically dove into his closet. He pulled out a nice white button up and dark blue jeans. He quickly changed out of his pajamas and threw on his clothes. He ran to the bathroom and cleaned up for school. When he darted out of the bathroom he grabbed his bags and cell and ran down the stairs.

The teen yelled, "Marta? Are you here Marta?"

The eastern European woman in the maid's outfit stepped into the entranceway and to the bottom of the staircase, "Yes, Mr. Nolan?"

Nolan smiled nervously when he saw Marta, "I'm running late for school, like really late, can you drop me off?"

Marta expressionlessly nodded, "Yes, Mr. Nolan. I will bring my car around." The woman stepped off and Nolan darted down the stairs and opened the front door. He walked around to the garage just in time for Marta to back her black sedan up. The teen hopped in and tossed his bags into the back seat. As Marta drove, she asked, "Mr. Nolan, will you need a note for being tardy?"

Nolan shook his head, "Maybe but I'll have to go to the office anyhow so I'm not going to worry about it. Coach is going to be pissed though. I missed practice this morning."

Marta replied, "If Coach mad, I will explain."

Nolan smiled, "Thanks Marta."

They made it to the drop off entrance near the office and Nolan got out of the car and grabbed his bags before he winded himself as he ran to the office. He ran through the office doors and to the receptionist's desk. He looked to the dreary middle-aged woman and said, "I'm sorry. I just got to school and need to tell whomever that I need to about me being late."

The woman looked up at the nervous teen and said, "You're in luck, Ms. Martin is in her office." She motioned with a hand and Nolan stepped into Ms. Martin's office.

Lydia's mom looked up from her computer and said, "Please take a seat Nolan."

The teen jumped into the chair and roughly sat down his bags. He was already on the verge of a panic attack and a cold sweat covered his body. He swallowed the knot in his throat as Ms. Martin began, "You're late today Nolan, is everything alright?"

Nolan nodded emphatically, "Yes, Ms. Martin. I just overslept."

She acknowledged and said, "You've had a perfect attendance and tardiness record up until today. I'm sorry to hear you overslept. Is something bothering you that is keeping you from getting a good night's rest?"

Nolan nervously bit his lip as thoughts of everything came flooding to his mind. Part of him wanted to just spill the beans about his life while another prompted him to give the usual answers. He replied, "Just studying and worrying about tests which leads to more studying and second guessing and then on."

She laughed a little and held up her hand, "I understand Nolan. You're GPA is stellar. Try not to get into your own head and worry yourself senseless. The dread is worse than the reality."

Nolan quietly said, "Thanks Ms. Martin. I'll work on that."

She smiled, "Good, now do you mind doing a favor for me?"

Nolan shook his head and responded, "Not at all. What do you need?"

She looked to the door and said, "We have a new transfer waiting in the lobby. Her name is Alia, do you mind showing her around school today?"

Nolan smiled, "Sure. Thank you Ms. Martin." Nolan stood up and walked out of the principal's office and looked in the lobby. That's when his eyes fell on her.

She had long dark brown but almost black hair, the top pulled back and clipped with the sides framing up her angular face. Her clear amber eyes watched him from behind long lashed. She looked to wear very little make up, her soft, toffee colored complexion only offset by her pink lips. She wore a longer white dress with dark green bamboo patterns across it.

Nolan found it difficult to breathe as he stepped up to the girl. He cleared his throat before he asked, "Hi. Are you Alia?"

She looked up to the nervous teen and anxiously replied, "Yes. I'm Alia. I just transferred here."

Nolan smiled and stumbled over his words as he said, "I'm Nolan. Ms. Martin asked me to show you around school today."

Alia stood up, a few inches shorter than Nolan, and said, "That would be nice. I should be in Ms. Greer's class right now, that is if I read my schedule right." She produced a piece of paper from her back pack and handed it to Nolan.

Nolan eagerly grabbed the page and began to look over it as he said, "You've got a beautiful accent. Where is it from?"

Alia smiled and softly but sarcastically responded, "It's from English not being my first language."

The teen's thought process was stopped in its tracks as the young woman in front of him began to laugh at her response which caused his cheeks to redden. "I didn't mean it like that. I just mean your voice sounds beautiful. I mean the way you speak. I mean…" The nervous teen rubbed the back of his head and Alia giggled quietly, "Nolan, I know what you meant. My parents are from Alexandria. That's where I was born."

Nolan nervously laughed as he read, "Yeah, you should be at Ms. Greer's classroom right now. I'll show you where that's located."

Alia smiled and said, "Lead the way."

Nolan guided the through the hallways and began, "What brings your family to Beacon Hills?"

Alia began, "Most of my family still lives in Egypt but I have lived with my uncle for quite a few years now. He is in professional antiques acquisitions and there is a prominent buyer here in Beacon Hills. Normally these jobs are just week trips but we are apparently here to stay for a while so I transferred schools."

Nolan commented, "That must be difficult and lonely."

Alia shook her head and softly smiled, "At times but I can go home to visit my parents most any time. Plus they wanted me to grow up in the west to give me opportunities I wouldn't normally have."

Nolan thought for a moment after he stopped in front of Ms. Greer's room before he said, "I never looked at it that way. Well here we are, Ms. Greer's room."

Alia looked to the door and then back to Nolan, "It's a nice door. Where do we go next?"

Nolan looked confused as he said, "Aren't you going to step into the classroom and join the class?"

Alia shook her head, "No, not today." She smiled mischievously which caused the nervous teen's heart to skip a beat, "W-w-why not?"

Her mischievous smile widened as the bell rang for the end of the period. She stated, "That's why."

Nolan laughed and guided her towards the cafeteria. "Well, it's lunch time. I can introduce you to my friends."

Alia looked to the nervous teen as she walked, "Already introducing me to your school family. If I didn't know better, I'd swear you like me."

Nolan looked to her and nervously laughed, "No, I mean yeah, I mean you don't know anyone here and you should meet my friends and maybe get to know new people here."

She grinned, "Are they cuter than you?"

Nolan's eyes widened as his face turned red, "No, I mean maybe, I mean No. I'm the cutest. Hands down. Completely the cutest."

She giggled as they stepped into the cafeteria. Nolan led her to the usual pack table and Mason and Corey sat there. The couple eyed up the young woman as Nolan guided her to the table. He said, "Alia, this is Mason and Corey, Mason and Corey this is Alia. She just transferred to Beacon High."

Mason and Corey looked to each other before smiling to Alia. Mason began, "It's nice to meet you Alia." Corey continued, "I hope Nolan hasn't been too weird."

Nolan indignantly set down his bags and said, "I'm going to grab something to eat, Alia do you want something? My treat since it's your first day here."

Alia sat down and looked to Nolan, "Alright. Surprise me."

Nolan smiled and darted to the line. She looked to Corey, "He hasn't been weird, just jumpy and an interesting shade of red."

Corey nodded and replied, "That makes sense. He's normally pretty awkward and having to escort a gorgeous young woman around school might be too much for him."

Mason elbowed his boyfriend, "V low key shade Corey." They laughed before Mason addressed Alia, "He's probably just dealing with anxiety because he missed practice this morning and Coach Finstock wants Assistant Coach Raeken to have a talk with him. Co-captains can't be missing practice."

Alia's eyes lit up, "He plays a sport? I wouldn't have guessed."

Corey laughed hard as Nolan walked up carrying two plates of food. The chimera said, "Nolan here is a captain of the lacrosse team."

Nolan set Alia's plate in front of her and sat down next to her. He looked to Corey, "Is Coach mad?"

Mason shook his head, "Well, he isn't happy."

Nolan looked into his plate, "I'm dead. I have Econ next."

Alia nudged Nolan, "I have Econ next period, with a Bobby Finstock."

Nolan's face shot up as his worried expression shifted to joy. He looked to Alia, "We have Econ together!"

Alia laughed, "Then you can help me catch up on the classwork so far."

Nolan nodded and looked back to his food. He grabbed his juice and took a drink as Alia stated, "Your friends think you are nervous because you think I'm gorgeous."

Nolan spit the juice out of his mouth which sprayed on Corey. The three began to laugh as Nolan stumbled over his words, "Well, yeah, I mean you are new here and late and Finstock, so yeah."

Alia giggled as Mason laughed and helped Corey wipe the juice off his face. The teen stated, "I like her."

Corey continued to clean himself up as he commented, "As long as Nolan can control himself from spitting more food on me, I do too."

Nolan turned beet red and tried to deflect the conversation, "Where are Liam and Theo? I thought they would be here."

Mason replied, "They are spending lunch together. Probably making up for lost time."

The teens finished their lunch and got ready for the next class. Nolan escorted Alia to the Econ class room and when he reached the door, Finstock yelled, "Well if it isn't the Co-captain. Glad to see you finally made it to school."

Nolan lowered his head as he walked in and Alia followed him. Finstock began, "You can't continue to be a captain if."

Alia cut him off, "Excuse me Coach. I'm new here and Nolan was showing me around. I know you wouldn't want me to get a bad impression of this school."

Finstock looked to Alia and his usual madness dissipated, "No, I guess I wouldn't. Take your seats."

Alia smiled innocently as Nolan looked confused and walked to his seat. Alia followed and looked to the player sitting next to Nolan. She softly said, "I'm sure you want to find another seat so I can sit next to my new friend."

The teen quickly gathered up his things and moved across the room as Alia sat down. She looked to Nolan, "See, no problems. Aren't you glad you are helping me today?"

Nolan looked to Alia, "Yeah. That was weird, normally Coach would've yelled."

Alia shrugged her shoulders as she replied, "Maybe he had a change of heart."

Finstock yelled as the class began, "Today, we are deviating from the lesson plan due to some breaking news last night." He pulled down the screen and turn on the projector. He stepped over to the lights and turned them off. After a few keystrokes on his computer, a news video began.

The video showed the outside of the hospital. The news reporter began, "Tonight, armed assailants attempted to attack patients of the Beacon Hills Memorial Hospital. Danger was afoot and if not for the heroic actions of law enforcement and a local educator, lives could've been lost. I am here with Mr. Bobby Finstock, the educator whose actions saved lives."

Coach Finstock interrupted, "It's Coach Bobby Finstock."

The reporter corrected, "Alright Coach. Can you tell me what led you here tonight?"

Coach grinned as he began, "I was visiting one of the players from the lacrosse team. He has been in the hospital a few days and the other players were worried. I knew he would be fine but I had to look out for my team."

The reporter nodded, "That's very caring of you Coach."

Coach smiled, "All my players and students know I care."

The reported continued, "That's when the assailants attacked. What went through your mind?"

Coach began, "First, I was trying to remember if I DVRed the game since these kinds of things hold you up for hours. That's when there was smoke and I saw a man with a gun. It pissed me off, Hospitals are gun free zones."

The reporter cut in, "That's when you acted and disabled 8 assailants, leaving them injured or unconscious."

Coach nodded, "Yeah, I only remember three but once the adrenaline gets pumping."

The reporter asked, "How did you manage to disable 8 heavily armed men?"

Coach slapped on his shit eating grin, "All county wrestling and all state track. They didn't stand a chance."

The reporter laughed and continued, "They are calling you a hero. What are your thoughts on that Coach?"

Coach looked into the camera, "Kent, I'm no hero. I am just an educator, a molder of young minds. Which makes me a hero."

Kent looked confused and commented, "That's some circuitous logic there Coach."

The camera panned back to just the reporter and the clip ended.

Finstock stepped over and turned the lights back on after turning the projector off. He beamed proudly and said, "Does anyone have any questions?"

A young man in the back of the room raised his hand and Coach said, "What McAllister?"

McAllister responded, "What does this have to do with Econ?"

Finstock yelled, "It shows you the economic value of your coach caring about you and doing quality violence in a desperate situation. Now go run laps for that stupid question."

McAllister slowly stood up and Coach began to blow his whistle as the player darted out the room to the track.

The classroom laughed and Coach threatened to have everyone run laps to show he cares.

Alia leaned over towards Nolan and whispered, "Is he always like this?"

Nolan smiled and nodded, "Yeah, Coach is a little weird and high strung."

Alia giggled at Nolan's response.

It wasn't long before class ended and the rest of the day played out as normal.

Later that night, the near full moon had risen. The sounds of heeled boots clacking against the concrete floor of the hollow, destroyed warehouse filled the air. A silhouette of a woman walked towards a group of hunters who stood near the entrance.

She demanded, "What happened here? More than enough men and armaments were sent to deal with the threats here and enact our plan and all I hear about are casualties and destroyed property."

The first hunter mumbled, "They attacked us. Repeatedly. It's the work of Lobo de Sombra."

She yelled, "You can't take out a single wolf?"

He argued back, "Anyone who has seen him is dead. Destruction and death follow him. We don't even know who he is since he is only ever a large black wolf. Golden eyes."

The woman sighed in frustration, "No matter. I am getting more assistance for this job and I have called in an outside consultant for phase 2. Get this place cleaned up and off load the new shipments. Set up more barriers and stop this Lobo de Sombra."

Another hunter argued, "Barriers don't stop him. He is a devil wolf, sent to kill us all."

She spat, "He is just a wolf, just like the others. Scott McCall is in town, find him and capture him. I will not accept failure for this. All these wolves work together and If you can capture one, you can capture them all."