Shout out to Shreya and Bre for reviewing! They will be saying the big 'I love you' soon:D Glad you like my other stories Bre :) They're still not 100% about her wolf though, keep that in mind. True alpha? Hmm..i'll take it into consideration ;) Enjoy this chapter! Not from the show, my own chapter, it's fun but also important..you'll see!
Ashlee's p.o.v
"Ashlee, i'm glad to see you're looking better" Deaton greets as we both in. "Good to see you as well Derek" Derek nods back.
"Deaton, I..I need you to run some tests" I say, following him as he leads us into his back room.
"What kind of tests?" Deaton asks. I chuckle nervously.
"I don't exactly know what you'd call them" I say.
"She needs you to see if she's.." Derek trails off, trying to think of the words. We also don't want to out and say it. Deaton's the one that told me my wolf was gone, it's going to sound like we're second-guessing him. Well..we are. I mean, I wouldn't be able to shift at all if she was gone. So sorry Deaton, we're second-guessing you.
"Oh" Deaton says, eyes widening a little as he realises what we're saying. "Simple test for that" he says, turning to his drawers.
"Really?" I ask.
"Yeah, of course" he says. He unlocks a cabinet high up and grabs a box. He brings the box over to us. "Here" he says, holding it out. I take it, looking confused. I go into the box, pulling up some sort of tube thing.
"How is this going to help me?" I ask him, clearly confused.
"It's a home pregnancy test" Deaton says. I drop the tube and the box on the ground. "Ashlee?"
"So not what I came here for" I say, feeling entirely embarassed as I slept with Derek less than 24 hours ago and he's right beside me.
"Oh..I..i'm sorry" Deaton apologises. He picks up the test and returns it to his secret cupboard, locking it again. I look at Derek, horrified.
"Why do you even have those here?" I ask Deaton, looking over at him as he walks back over to us.
"The pack's made up of a mix of young females and males" Deaton says. "Doesn't hurt to be prepared" he says.
"Thats..good" I say.
"Smart" Derek adds, voice a little higher than usual, probably as shocked as I am.
"Now that we've cleared that up" Deaton says. "What can I do for you?" he asks.
"Yeah, uh..i've been shifting. Partially" I tell him.
"Are you serious?" he asks, looking suprised which is a rare look on him.
"Completely" I nod. "Sometimes it's my eyes, my claws when I was in the hospital. I don't what's happening" I say.
"We're hoping you have some test you can do, to see if..if her wolf is still in her" Derek says. I nod.
"There are a few I can do" Deaton tells us. I sigh in relief, smiling. "But Derek will need to leave the room"
"No" Derek and I both say at the same time. Deaton looks between us.
"Yes. This will involve wolfsbane and mountain ash, he can't be in here" Deaton says. That'll hurt Derek..he should wait outside.
"I'll be fine, just do it" Derek assures him. I turn to him.
"This won't be easy for you, maybe you should-" I try.
"No, i'm okay" he says, grabbing my hand. "I'm not going anywhere" I smile and thread our fingers together.
"I don't recommend this" Deaton says. "But I know there's no point in arguing with you, with either of you because I know you're too stubborn to listen" I smile at that. It's completely true. "I'll start with the mountain ash first" he says. I nod and he goes over to his jars.
"If you need to leave, don't think you have to stay" I tell Derek.
"I want to stay" he tells me. "I want to be here for you. It's okay, don't worry about me, I can handle it" he assures me. I smile and lean in to give him a quick kiss. We both watch as Deaton makes a circle of mountain ash. He breaks a little of it and motions to me. I nod and get in it. Deaton closes the circle.
"Now, try get out" Deaton says. I take a deep breath and try to push againist it. Try. Because I can't get out. I look at Derek with a big smile. Deaton breaks the circle and I step out.
"So? Am I still a wolf?" I ask Deaton hopefully.
"We're about to see" Deaton says. He pulls a long purple flower out of a jar. I hear Derek growl a little. It's wolfsbane, in it's natural form. "Can you smell it?" Deaton asks me. I shake my head. Derek can obviously smell it.
"Go, get outside, i'll be fine" I tell Derek. He shake his head, trying to force his eyes to go back to his human green. "Derek, go"
"I'm fine" he says, mouth full of fangs.
"Hold your arm out" Deaton says. I bring my arm up. He cautiously brings a small knife to my arm. He's watching Derek from the corner of his eye. He cuts a slice into my arm, not too deep, just enough to draw blood. "You're okay?" Deaton asks me. I nod. "I'm going to put the wolfsbane againist the wound. We'll judge weither you still have your wolf from your reaction" Deaton tells me.
"Okay" I nod. "Do it"
"Are you sure? If she's still in you, this isn't going to be pleasant" Deaton checks. Derek comes closer again, taking my hand.
"I've got it" Derek tells him, still wolfed out himself and ready to take my pain. Deaton slowly brings the wolfsbane towards my arm. I feel how tense Derek is, his hold on my hand tigthens the closer the flower gets to me. "Wait-" Derek says but it's too late. The second it comes into contact with my open flesh, I feel pain flare up my arm. I rip my arm away from the both of them, my eyes are definitely glowing. Then the smell hits me, it's so strong. I have no idea how Derek could have stayed in the room. Something instead me snaps, the smell, the pain. I howl, turning into a growl. I take off out the back door, running into the woods. "Ash!" Derek calls after me, chasing me. I trip, falling to all fours. Expect I don't fall, I shift..4 paws underneth me instead of feet. My vision swarms and I skid, trying to avoid trees that now look like blurry thick lines. I hit something, rolling into the leaves. Derek comes skidding down beside me. He pulls me into his arms and I clutch at my chest, trying to catch my breath. I notice my hands aren't paws anymore, i'm human again. "Ash? Ash? Are you okay?" Derek asks frantically.
"C-Cold" I say, my skin crawling, freezing.
"I need a blanket!" Derek calls over to Deaton who's running over, not able to keep up with our supernatural forms. Deaton nods and runs back to the clinic.
"What the h-hell happened?" I ask him, pulling myself closer to him to keep warm. He shrugs off his leather jacket and puts it over me so my naked body isn't on full display for him or the cold breeze. "I feel c-cold like with the O-Oni" I tell him.
"You shifted Ash, into a wolf" he says, sounding shocked.
"It hurt thought, I-I couldn't s-see properly" I say. Derek looks down at me worriedly. Deaton comes over, handing Derek a blanket. The wolf easily moves me so he can wrap the blanket around me. "I feel l-like a b-burrito" I say, chuckling a little. Derek cracks a smile, lifting me up bridal style and getting to his feet.
"You look like a burrito" he tells me with a grin. "Let's get her back inside" he says to Deaton. Deaton walks beside us, Derek carrying me. I'm shivering despite the blanket around me, I am warmer than before though. We get inside and Derek sits down on a chair, pulling me close.
"I'm sorry, I didn't think you react that way" Deaton apologises, shutting the doors and windows to block out the breeze.
"It's okay" I assure him. "We k-know now. I still have m-my wolf" I say, still stuttering from how cold I am.
"Do you have any idea why she evolved?" Derek asks Deaton. Deaton pulls up a chair and sits in front of us.
"I don't think your wolf gave herself up to let you live. I think she went into some sort of a hibernation, going dormant" Deaton says. "And that, feeling that pain, being effected by wolfsbane, that just jump-started her back up"
"So i'll be able t-to shift again?" I ask Deaton.
"You should be, try it" he says. I nod an focus my emotions. I feel my claws start to come out but I lose my energy, wincing in pain. "Okay, that's enough for now" Deaton says.
"You need rest, you need to heal" Derek says. I look up at him, we had a fight about this not that long ago.
"He's right Ash. You took a hell of a spill back there. You smashed your side into a tree" Deaton tells me. Oh. That's what I hit.
"It hurts" I tell him.
"Is breathing difficult?" Deaton asks me.
"A little" I answer honestly.
"Can I take a look?" Deaton asks. Derek holds me closer, possessively. "I just need to see your side" he says.
"Derek, let him" I say. Derek nods and moves the blanket but we both stay practically hugging so my chest is hidden againist him. I know Deaton's not a perv or anything but my nakedness is reserved for Derek and he's not too keen on the idea of Deaton getting a look either.
"Tell me where it hurts" Deaton says. He touches my side, feeling around.
"There" I say, face screwing up.
"Your rib" he says. I turn my head and look at my side. There's a deep purple setting in along an area over my ribs. "2, maybe 3 ribs look to be cracked" he tells me. "Evolving would have drained your wolf's power and energy. Go home, get some rest. You'll be feeling better tomorrow, fully healed by the next day" he says. I nod.
"And will I be able to shift, be a werewolf again, after that?" I ask.
"You know i'd love to say yes but we'll have to see" Deaton says. "The chances are good though"
"Okay, thanks for all this" I smile.
"I'll be in contact in a couple days" Deaton nods, getting up.
"Thank you" Derek says gratefully.
"Okay, uh..how am I going to get home, well drive,..naked?" I ask awkwardly. Derek and Deaton both chuckle fondly.
"I'll drive you, i'm sure Deaton will let you borrow the blanket" Derek says.
"Of course" Deaton says with an amused smile. I get to my feet, wrapping the blanket around me again. Derek holds the doors open for me as I shuffle out to the car. He helps me in as my arms are wrapped inside as well. I relax into the leather as he drives towards my house.
"Feeling warm?" Derek asks me. I nod.
"Yeah, still a little cold but i'll be okay once we've gotten into bed" I say.
"We?" he asks.
"You saw me naked, the least you can do is keep me warm through the night" I chuckle. He smiles.
"I guess I can do that" he agrees.
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"Uh..firstly, why is she wrapped in a blanket? And second, where are you two going?" Mum asks as Derek carries me through the house. He stops, looking at me to answer.
"Long story, i'll explain tomorrow. Deaton's put me on bed rest and I need him to keep me warm" I tell her. She narrows her eyes.
"Why?" Mum asks.
"Because she's naked" Derek says. Mum's eyes snap to him, eyes narrowing even more dangerously. "Uh.." his eyes widen.
"Okay, long story short. I went to Deaton about my wolf. He ran some tests, I evolved into a full wolf but hurt myself, that's why i'm naked. But I can't get warm again yet. I have to go to sleep and keep warm. Tomorrow I should be okay and the following day i'll be fully healed and hopefully, hopefully, be back to a normal werewolf again"I explain quickly as she glares at Derek. There's a weird silence over us for a few long beats.
"Okay" she nods, eyes softening. "Just uh..get some clothes on" she says.
"Of course" I chuckle.
"Go on, get warm and get some sleep" Mum says, motioning for Derek to take me up to my room. Derek nods with a thankful smile and takes me up to my room. He sets me on my feet and sits on my bed so I can get dressed. I take my clothes and go into the bathroom. I get dressed and come out, fully clothed. I'm in trackpants and a baggy jumper. I close my curtains and turn the light out. All I see if two glowing blue eyes as Derek finds his way into my bed too. Once he's in, he blinks and it's fully dark again. Derek's arms come around me, fully hugging me to him. I curl up and in on myself.
"Warm now?" Derek asks me quietly.
"Yeah" I smile, nuzzling into his neck.
"Good. Get some sleep" he says, kissing my head. I nod into him, closing my eyes. There's warmth all around me and it's closing in on me and making me warm up again. Sleep finds me easily as i'm physically and emotionally drained. God, I just hope everything's been okay with the pack while Derek and I have been out of comission. I really, really hope so.
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