Chapter 6
Disclaimer: And here we are folks, the final chapter! Hope the wait was worth it! Oh, and as always, I own nothing but what you see here!
Cheering had immediately erupted when Scott and Reena finally made their way back into town with Reena helping Scott all the way back. As doing what he did with Akhaten had tired him out greatly and he felt like he could sleep for a really long time. Not to mention it just made him really miss Kira even more as well and he hated it. For Reena, learning that Akhaten truly was more then just a myth had been a real eye opening experience for the girl and she was seriously starting to regret how she'd acted for so long and she could only hope she could make up for how she had acted. Seeing those images come from Scott as he talked with the old legend also had been an eye opening experience and he was also one of the ones she hoped she could get forgiveness from. He had been through so much and yet he hadn't gone nuts from it all. It honestly made the girl wonder how much more he could even handle before he finally snapped. Hopefully however, if and when it happened, Scott wouldn't be alone for it.
Though Reena honestly didn't think he would be considering just how loyal Stiles and Liam were, not to mention what she'd heard about the others who were part of Scott's oddball Pack back in Beacon Hills. The fact he had told her she'd done a good job as they finally made their way into town had surprised her but also had made her really happy to have heard it. "McCall!" Yelled Coach Finstock as he and the others made their way to the two.
Looking up at his Coach with a tired expression on his face, he asked a simple question. "Yeah Coach?"
"What the Hell was that!?" As seriously, that was just insane!
And he'd done and seen some insane crap back during his heavy drinking days so he knows what he's talking about! Hell, he'd lost a testicle after all! A tired sigh escaped his Captain after that. "That… That was pretty much just another day in my life Coach."
"Only without it lasting a whole month or two." Butted in Stiles.
"That's a plus." Muttered Scott and Liam nodded in agreement.
"So that time in the library with that thing wasn't a one off?" Wondered Bradley.
"Nope." Answered Scott and making the other boy suck in a breath as holy crap!
Finstock let out a disbelieving laugh as that little girl who had gotten everyone including himself to start singing ran up to Scott. "Big brother! Big sister!" Called out the little girl as she hugged the both of them.
Course the fact Scott was now down on his knees made him want to just sit down. "You were great tonight Merry." Complimented the young man and making the little girl beam happily.
"He's not wrong." Agreed Reena.
"You were great too Reena!" Cheered the girl and making her older sister smile happily.
"Yes, I would have to agree." Declared Naru as he and Omaris came up to them.
Reena quickly rushed over to her father and hugged him and he happily hugged back while Omaris looked on happily and proudly. "Okay, can we please get things back on track here!?" Pleaded Finstock and making everybody look at him.
"McCall, are you gonna be okay? I mean… ARE you even okay? Cause all that stuff I saw makes me think you might be close to a few issues happening. And let me tell you, that's never a pleasant thing."
Letting out a puff of air as the young Alpha thought it over, he then looked up at his Coach. "I think… I think I'll be okay Coach."
"Yeah, he's got us by his side." Declared Liam adamantly.
"And me too!" Spoke up Merry.
Chuckles were heard after that. Though Finstock still wasn't quite convinced however. Something even Naru and Omaris had concerns over. "Right, well uhh… Make sure to talk to someone if things start gettin' bad alright? Last thing I need is my Captain having mental problems."
"Would it remind you of yourself Coach?" Stiles asked and grinning when he got a mild glare from the man.
"Oh shut up!" Huffed the man before walking away as laughter could be heard.
"You two have a very weird relationship." Remarked Omaris.
"You should see him and Greenburg." Replied the ADHD teenager.
"I think… I shall pass on that one."
"HEY!" Came the offended voice of Greenburg and making for more laughter.
The large group started to slowly disperse after that as Scott stayed sitting on the ground with Merry not wanting to move an inch from him. "Though there was many an occasion you did things we didn't approve of Reena, your actions this night has forgiven those transgressions." Declared Naru and causing Reena to be surprised but pretty happy to hear that.
Especially since she'd been starting to feel guilty for how she'd been acting for so long. "Th-thank you daddy!"
The man smiled at her. "I just ask that you don't do more things like that in the future okay?"
"You got it pops. Besides, my reason for actin' out did kinda blow up thanks to my incredibly awesome self. So you won't have anything to worry about."
"Hey!" Exclaimed Scott and making the girl grin at him.
"Oh, excuse me. Myself and my sidekick the True Alpha."
"That's not any better!" Retorted Scott but the grin on his face made it plain to see he was only joking around as he honestly just didn't even care in that moment.
"Its okay big brother, you still have me."
Everyone aside from Scott made little 'aww' noises after hearing the little girl say that as he just smiled at her and hugged her. Boy, she might make good practice material for McCall and Yukimura after their baby comes. Mused Bradley to himself.
"So, what are you guys gonna do now that the big ancient threat is gone for good?" Asked Stiles curiously.
This brought the two men up short as honestly, they had no idea! "That… That is a good question." Muttered Omaris.
"Retirement sounds ideal." Voiced Naru.
"We could be town protectors! Like big brother Scott and his friends!" Suggested Merry brightly.
"And you'll be the best protector of them all right?" Asked Scott with a smile on his lips.
"Darn straight!" Replied the girl and making those still present laugh.
Wapun stepped forward then. "I think… With such an established Order as your own… Protecting the people of Ojai, things like what happened to me and my brother's Pack wouldn't ever be repeated again."
A somber silence came about the group then while the Cyclones teammates still present wondered about all that but figured now seriously wasn't the time to ask. A heavy sigh escaped Naru as he placed a hand on Wapun's shoulder. "You would have my word on that child. And I owe you and your brother an apology for how you've been treated by everyone else since the two of you lost your family and Pack."
"Never blame yourself, you never had anything to do with it." Wapun replied firmly.
Even Aranck could begrudgingly agree on that! Reena then asked a question that was on her mind. "So, what now? You guys party it up or somethin' after a big threat is over with?"
"Well, I don't know about them, but I usually just go home and thank whoever's listening I'm still alive."
A snort escaped Stiles after hearing Liam's answer. "Pretty much what he said."
"Gee, you guys really know how to live!"
"If you want livin' it up and wild parties, talk to Lydia." Responded Stiles with a shrug.
Ooh, now there's someone Reena wanted to meet! As even here, stories of the parties Lydia Martin threw were heard of! Though probably cause of her connection with Scott but whatever! "If you guys wanna go celebrate or whatever, go ahead. Me? I'm just gonna stay right here where I'm at now." Voiced Scott from his spot on the ground as he really didn't wanna move!
"Damn homie, you sound like an old man!" Chortled Bradley in amusement.
"Does it count if I actually feel old?" Asked the Alpha with a tired grin but the seriousness in his voice could be heard.
Stiles and Bradley then helped him up, earning a groan from the boy. "As much as a party sounds ideal, I feel it best to wait til tomorrow night after the big game." Declared Omaris.
"Team Ojai for the win!" Called out Reena with a teasing grin.
"Nuh-uh! Team Scott for the win!" Retorted Merry with her tongue out at her sister.
Making her laugh and ruffle her baby sister's hair much to the younger girl's actual liking! "But hey, I'm game for that." Declared the former trouble making girl.
Quite a few others were more then game for that and no matter who won the game tomorrow night, a wild party would be thrown. Not only for that, but cause of what had happened tonight. "Great, can I be dropped off in a bed now?" Groused Scott good naturedly and sparking laughter.
"I'ma start callin' you Old Man from now on."
Sure, Bradley was joking, but he was also a little serious about it too! Scott just chuckled and said that sounded fine to him. And once he was finally brought back to the hotel room he, Stiles, and Liam were staying in, he immediately passed out on his bed and if he snored? Well… The boys certainly weren't gonna complain as he deserved to do so! Friday soon came, and with it, the loved ones of the Cyclones teammates as anticipation built up til the big game that night finally began. Despite his tiredness still being a thing, Scott gave it his all for the game and helped secure the win for his team. Something that the Thacher bunch was in no way disappointed about after last night. Though they did give some good natured ribbing to the Cyclones. A huge party would be thrown after that and to the amusement of a few that included Scott, a rocking chair would be seen as well, along with a blanket and Scott would pretty much stay in it the entire time.
Malia, Mason, Corey, Hayden, Lydia, Melissa, and the Sheriff would all be greatly surprised to learn about what had happened. Though Malia and Stiles would quickly disappear as the boy wanted to have a word with his ex over a few things and the two wouldn't be seen for awhile after that. After the party finally died down and only the Pack, Naru, Omaris, Reena, Wapun, Merry, and Aranck remained, Scott decided to get out of his chair and gave a mild glare to Reena after she mocked him making groaning noises and the like while he'd been getting out of it. Making for her to smile back at him all cutely like as if she didn't have a clue what he was glaring at her for. "When we came here, I wasn't expecting to get a little sister, or face down a giant ball like God, or make a friend or two along the way. But, I can honestly say I'm happy I did." Spoke the boy as he playfully ruffled Merry's hair.
"Aww, you say the sweetest things Scottie." Cooed Reena and making him roll his eyes.
"With that said, I want to officially name you six as honorary members of Pack McCall."
Eyes went wide after that as Scott had never done anything like that before. Especially with so many people! Stiles normally would have argued against that but to do so in front of everyone would undermine Scott's authority as an Alpha and it wasn't worth it to do so anyway. Merry cheered while Omaris and Naru nodded their heads pleasedly. As being part of such an accomplished Pack was an honor of the highest degree. "So this means we can be bonafied town protectors!?"
Looking down at Merry with a smile, Scott nodded. "Yay!" Cheered the girl and making everybody laugh.
"Are… Are you certain of this Alpha McCall?" Questioned Wapun softly and unsurely while Aranck was simply too shocked to say much!
"I am Wapun, matter of fact, if you and your brother want too. The two of you could move to Beacon Hills, so that way, you guys could be around the Pack as often as you want." His tone was dead serious and Wapun could hardly believe it.
"And I'm sure any one of us could house you two no problem." Added in the Sheriff and gaining nods for it.
Scott suddenly found himself being hugged by a tearful Aranck who could be heard murmuring 'thank you' in to Scott's chest as he held on to Scott and cried. And that helped to make the deciding factor for Wapun. "It shall be an honor to be part of Tribe McCall and I promise to ensure you never regret allowing us entrance."
"You don't have to promise that." Scott told her seriously.
Wapun only nodded but something told the Alpha she was going to make good on her promise regardless. Melissa was feeling so proud of her son for having done something like this. Especially for two kids who clearly needed a home if their appearance and reactions were anything to go by. "Scott McCall, True Alpha of Beacon Hills, member of the Mighty Three who defeated the great Akhaten, I accept your invitation and I will do you proud." Voiced Naru with Omaris quickly vowing the same.
"Me too big brother!"
"Heh, I guess I can do the same." Added Reena. Though she still fully intended to go and make it big in Hollywood!
Just… Not in the manner she was going about it before! After a little more fun with the much smaller group, the Ojai group went on back to their various homes and while the Beacon Hills group did the same with their temporary homes. The next day came rather quickly and Wapun and Aranck would even be riding back with Melissa to Beacon Hills with their few belongings in the trunk. The Akhati would even show up as well to see Scott and his friends off. "Hey Scottie!" Called out Reena after he had just gotten done hugging a somewhat tearful Merry and started to head to the bus.
Her voice caused him to turn back and as he was about to ask what it is she needed, he quickly found himself being dipped and kissed by the very forward girl! Making for many to catcall and the like at the sight of it! Standing him back up, Reena pulled away with a huge grin on her lips and walked away with a sway to her hips as Scott stood there dumbounded until he finally shook it off. "Right… Okay then..." Muttered the stunned boy before finally getting on the bus.
He'd also end up sitting next to a largely grinning Bradley Cooperson as well. "Damn homie! That girl got you real good!" Laughed the boy.
"Yeah, she did." Mused Scott and was seriously glad Kira wasn't here to see that as who knows what woulda happened!
"That ain't gonna cause problems for you and Yukimura is it? I know she's out with some family over seas and all but still."
A shake of the head was his answer. "Nah, she knows she's who I want."
"That's good homie, that's real good. Especially with what I know is comin' for y'all two real soon."
Looking at his fellow teammate confusedly, Scott asked him what he meant by that. "Well, you know man..."
"No, dude, I don't."
Bradley sighed as it was apparent the homie was gonna be difficult about things! He then decided to be upfront about what Dunbar had said but had meant otherwise. And as the bus drove on, a loud exclamation could be heard from inside. "BABY!? WHAT BABY!?"
Author's Notes: Yes! This is over! Hope you guys really enjoyed this final chapter! As for why Liam's parents weren't there? Well, those two were hardly ever shown much as it is and I figured that like Geyer, Liam's mom would be working a fairly busy job that woulda left her just like Geyer with little time to come out there for the game. Plus, them not knowing about Liam's more Wolfier side makes it easier to keep them out of the fic anyway. Stay tuned folks! As there will be more to come in my version of a season six! R and R!