Chapter 15
Scott stood aside, horrified as clearly built 4 male nurses used every fiber in their muscles to pull down trashing Thomas, who was kicking, hitting and screaming with so much force. He wanted to help but that would mean revealing his strength and as much as has happened in beacon hills, he couldn't expose people to supernatural world as much as it has been done. Seeing how hard it was to stop Thomas, Scott took step forward but someone grabbed his hand and stopped him. Scott looked back to notice his mother standing behind and slowly shaking her head.
- 'But mom-' Scott began objecting, his voice strained.
- 'We've got this. Go wait outside.' She half whispered herself and clearly raising her voice asked around for preparing morphine. Scott knew his mother was right about this, so, beaten by logic, he went outside of the room, and moving slowly to waiting room. He sat down on one chair, wringing his hands.
Maybe it was a mistake to listen to Stiles after all. He had never seen such side effects from bite, ever, except for when the first change occurred on the night of full moon. And capacity of pain Thomas was going through; Scott didn't even need to touch Thomas to know he was suffering. The pain itself reached outs towards Scott as magnetic force and it felt like getting smothered. Scott was beat as it clearly meant his death if he even attempted to take that pain on him. What have I done? Scott pulled his head in his hands.
Having regained his true face yet again with bandages on it, Nogitsune approached abandoned factory outside of Beacon Hills. His gate was stealth-like, being aware of his surroundings every step of the way, as if something could jump him at any moment. Nogitsune was afraid and that said something clearly, since Nogitsune itself was evil spirit of mischief and prone of creating destruction in its path. But this was different. This time, someone else was holding its leash and it was forced to follow the orders: kill the kid. It didn't have the proof in its memory to confirm the kid was dead but it was its life on the line and dying was painful nevertheless.
- 'You are late.' A voice echoed in the empty, dust-covered halls of factory as soon as Nogitsune stepped inside the building.
- 'I-I had to make sure no one followed me.' Nogitsune stuttered, even though it tried to keep its cool in check.
- 'Did anyone follow you?' Voice inquired, sending chills down Nogitsune's spine, if it even had one.
- 'I was extra careful, even though I think Scott McCall is busy burying a body.' Nogitsune said, still wary.
- 'Do you have proof of that?' Voice kept its calm, continuing its inquiry and Nogitsune grew anxious every second as he was out there, in open when he didn't see anyone or anything being owner of voice.
- 'There were complications to gain the pr-' Nogitsune began but deep, rumbling roar echoed through halls, sending the building trembling.
- 'You failed!' Voice was not-so-calm now.
- 'I did kill him as you told me!' Nogitsune defended.
- 'You only wounded him.' Voice continued.
- 'I swear-' Nogitsune shrunk to ground, terrified.
- 'LIES! And I don't like lies. Remember who is holding the leash. I brought you back and I can dispose of you just as easily.' Voice boomed and gave cold laughter as Nogitsune shrieked from sharp stabbing pain all over his body.
Melissa found Scott in waiting room, napping soundlessly as clearly he had been exhausted. She slightly nudged him. Scott slightly jumped as he awoke but Melissa reassured him.
- 'It's okay. It's just me.' Melissa told. Scott looked at her with slightly sleepy eyes.
- 'How is he?' Scott asked, meaning Thomas.
- 'Well, I had to give him extra dose of morphine as soon as others left and I think that finally got through all that pain and put him asleep.' She explained. Color from Scott's face slightly drained.
- 'I don't know what went wrong. I am confused. It never has happened like this only at the… well… umm..' Scott said but stopped him in time from telling his mother about the process of first transformation and before werewolves even gain control, or rather force themselves to control the powers they have gained. Melissa slightly frowned for a moment.
- 'It's best I don't know the details.' Melissa said.
- 'Yeah.' Scott said, reassuring her. But this – it was completely different.
- 'You should go home and get some rest. I should call Thomas' parents to let them know he is okay.' Melissa said.
- 'No, don't! They are hunters.' Scott said.
- 'That complicates things.' Melissa said, knowing what Scott meant by 'hunters' as when she had gotten acquainted with the supernatural world, Scott had explained her about hazards. There were things out there, deserving the death the hunters are delivering but her son was not one of them.
- 'It does but you can get in contact with Chris. He will know what to do.' Scott replied.
- 'Honey, why Chris?' Clearly Melissa didn't know the connection.
- 'Chris is his uncle. Thomas is- well, was Allison's cousin.' Scott said. Melissa gasped as she looked at Scott and without any word proceeded to hug her son. Scott felt slightly awkward but he knew once his mother got past the werewolf thing, she still cared for him and knew Scott loved Allison, so keeping Thomas alive maybe was a way to help him get over it completely as she also knew Scott felt guilty for her death, even though it was her to join them in that faithful battle.
Teenage werewolf listened to his mother's advice and left the hospital as it was waiting game for now. In mean time he still needed to figure out what to do about Full Moon situation as there was new werewolf, hopefully, in makings and he was to be chained up somewhere to go through transformation and with touch of mother Luck maybe even gain control of powers through the first night. All this was shoved away in drawer for tasks with the next morning and besides – Scott was not heading home.
He rang the doorbell and a familiar face opened the doors.
- 'I know this is very late in the night but is Kira home?' Scott asked to man, who was their teacher at school, as well as Kira's father.
- 'Yeah, come right in, she is upstairs.' Kira's father carefully scrutinized Scott's face as to look for something but even if he noticed something, he didn't give it away but would break down the observations to his wife later.
With each step getting heavier as if filled with lead, he slowly went upstairs and to Kira's room. He knocked on the doors.
- 'Come in.' Kira invited in and Scott proceeded, opening doors and went inside. Kira raised her head from the book she was reading and looked at Scott. For a moment they looked at each other in silence, not knowing what to say.
- 'How is he?' Kira finally spoke. Scott stood there, his gaze indicating he was lost in thoughts, yet he was aware of her question.
- 'Honestly? I don't know…' He half choked in restrained voice. Kira gracefully jumped out of her bed and slowly went to Scott. She raised her palm and gently caressed his face. Kira leaned forward, getting her face just inches away from Scott, hesitating in humanly manner and then processed kissing Scott on lips. Silent tears began rolling down Scott's eyes as he wrapped his arms around Kira and kissed her back, pushing both of them just slightly so they fell on Kira's bed..