The sound of the doorbell made Jackson jump up from the couch. He was reading a book and watching racing. He'd had quite a day. He never could have guessed he would see the end of Scott and Stiles' friendship, but he also wasn't sure exactly who he was at the moment. Normally he detested Scott. When did he go having all these confused new feelings of loyalty and love for him? It would be Danny at the door. Jackson had texted him. Seeing Scott lose his best friend earlier had made him a little more anxious about his own. He opened the front door and there was Danny with his bright expression and smile.

"Oh thank God dude," Jackson said, hugging him.

Danny hugged back. He and Jackson were used to this. They'd always been close. Jackson wasn't sure just how much he wanted to tell his best friend about everything, but he needed to talk. He hadn't been the best of friends to Danny in the sense that he hadn't trusted him with things. They both took a seat on the couch.

"Moonlight Fantasies?" Danny laughed, picking up the book Jackson had been reading.

Jackson smirked, quirking an eyebrow. After a few moments his expression became more serious and a little worried. Danny noticed.

"What's wrong Jackson?"

"I want to apologize," Jackson said.

"Huh?" Danny asked, eying him with confusion. "What for?"

"Because I haven't been entirely honest with you about everything Danny. Scott lost his best friend today. He and Stiles are over, and I guess it kinda shook me. I don't want to lose you too."

Danny smiled at him.

"Never happen Jackson. Still that is quite interesting about Scott and Stilinski. What happened?"

"Well I'm getting to that," Jackson said. "First I need to talk about some of my own problems. You remember those weird night episodes I had for all those months?"

Danny eyed him a little uneasily.

"Yeah," he replied carefully.

"Well I want to be honest with you Danny, about everything. You're my best friend and I trust you. You'll probably think I'm insane, but I can show you I'm not."

"Jackson," Danny laughed. "Why would I think you're insane?"

Jackson didn't laugh. His expression was still worried and a little anxious. Danny's expression fell. It wasn't like his best friend to look like that. Jackson usually looked cool and cocky.

"Danny I'm... not exactly human anymore."

Danny eyed him skeptically, his eyebrow raising. Jackson had expected that.

"Not human Jackson?" he questioned with a smirk. "I think you need to lay off the horror movies."

"I knew I'd have to show you," Jackson said in a low voice.

Danny's eyes widened a little when Jackson's own orbs began to glow blue. His teeth began stretching into long fangs. Jackson raised a hand and his fingernails lengthened into claws. Danny jumped up from the couch in fear, backing away. Jackson willed his fangs and claws to vanish. He looked normal again.

"Its ok Danny," he said gently. "See? I have complete control of it."

Danny continued to look uneasy. Jackson looked at him a little sad.

"Come on Danny. I'm your best friend. You trust me don't you? I'd never hurt you. I'm still Jackson."

Danny nodded and managed to smile a little. He was still Jackson.

"You're right," he said with a little laugh, retaking his seat on the couch. "How long you been... whatever you are?"

"I'm a werewolf," Jackson explained. "I've been one for a few months. Before that I was turning into this creature called a kanima. I'd rather not explain it."

"Jackson this is just so much to absorb," Danny said honestly.

Jackson eyed him, worried again.

"We're still best friends right?" he asked. "I won't lose you."

"You won't lose me Jackson," Danny assured him. "What happened between Stiles and Scott anyway?"

"You know Derek Hale don't you?"

"In passing," Danny said. "Tall, dark, and broody? He is kinda cute though."

Jackson smirked a little. Danny blushed. He knew Jackson took these attractions of his to men well enough.

"Well anyway," Jackson went on. "Derek's a wolf too. He's the one who gave me the bite. Scott's a wolf."

"Christ," Danny muttered. "All of you? Anyone else I need to know about?"

"Isaac," Jackson said. "Stiles is going to be one soon enough. Derek had to give him the bite. That's why Scott's angry at him. This is all a really long story Danny. You don't have anything to do while I explain to you about alphas and betas?"

"I've got all day Jackson."

ooOoo

Jackson had explained everything to Danny in about an hour. What an alpha is, and how a beta differs. Derek and Scott were alphas. He, Isaac, and Stiles were betas. Erica and Boyd had been too before skipping town. They were now something called an omega. Danny was honestly both shocked and fascinated. He never would have imagined all this existed. What else was real? Jackson had explained to him about the super speed, advanced hearing, and all of that.

"You can really run that fast?" Danny asked. "You're strong?"

Jackson smirked and stood up. He suddenly picked up the couch with one arm and Danny still sitting on it, setting it back down. His best friend eyed him in amazement.

"I didn't just call you here to demonstrate Danny," Jackson told him. "Scott needs more betas or we won't stand a chance against Derek's pack. Derek has Peter, Isaac, and soon Stiles. Do you want it?"

Danny's expression suddenly became conflicted, yet hungry at what Jackson was offering. Did he want the lightning fast speed, super strength? Who wouldn't?

"How?" he asked Jackson.

"Lets go talk to Scott," Jackson said. "I want you to be absolutely sure you want this though. Its a big step. Don't worry. You know Scott's nice. He won't force you if you don't want it."

"I'm sure," Danny replied, his face strangely determined.

ooOoo

Next chapter: You'll just have to wait and see, but I will give you this much. I said this wouldn't be only STEREK. It isn't. Its also going to be SCOTTSON. That will be very gradual. Jackson and Scott's feelings toward each other continue to shift. That will leave Lydia in a very interesting position. Keep reading. All will be revealed.