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Author's Note: Kersten was six at the time of the fire. Scott, Stiles, Noah, and Melissa know about werewolves because of Kersten turning when she turned 12. Isaac is also a part of season one because of the role he plays in Kersten's life.
Chapter 1 Wolf Moon
To say that Kersten wanted to strangle the two teens that she considered brothers at the moment was an understatement. She had been sleeping peacefully, ready to start her second year of high school. It was all rudely interrupted by Scott and Stiles who found it necessary to wake her for their latest adventure.
"You know, we have school in the morning and you too want to go wandering in the woods for some crazy adventure." Kersten said, annoyed.
"Come on, Scott's always bitching about nothing exciting happening in this town." Stiles said.
"And what could be so exciting that you felt the need to wake me up for this when you two idiots could go on your own?"
"My dad just left a few minutes ago, you're not going to believe this."
"What?" Scott asked.
"Two joggers found a body in the woods." Stiles said.
"A body of water?" Scott asked, stupidly.
"No dumbass, a dead body." Stiles answered.
Kersten rolled her eyes. "And you want me to sniff it out."
Stiles smiled. "You got it."
"You're unbelievable." Kersten huffed as the three walked to Stiles jeep and began the drive.
X
"Maybe the asthmatic should be the one holding the flashlight." Scott said, out of breath as he stopped to take a puff off of his inhaler.
"Anything, Kersten?" Stiles asked, ignoring Scott.
Kersten stopped as she picked up a familiar scent. 'It can't be...' She thought.
"Kersten, what's wrong?" Scott asked.
"I know the scent." Kersten said quietly.
"Well, who is it?" Stiles asked as flashlights began walking toward them.
"Shit, hide!" Stiles said.
Scott and Kersten managed to hide behind a tree.
"Damnit." Stiles muttered.
Dogs ran Stiles, but the sheriff managed to stop them.
"Hold on a second! This delinquent belongs to me."
"Hey dad, what are you doing here?" Stiles asked trying to play it cool.
"Do you listen in on all my conversations?" Stilinski asked.
"Not the boring ones." Stiles answered.
"Where are your usual partners in crime at?"
"You mean Scott and Kersten? They're at home, you know, wanted to get a good night sleep before school tomorrow."
Stilinski shined his flashlight toward the trees. "Scott, Kersten! Are you out here?"
Scott and Kersten stayed quiet, both holding their breath.
Stilinski put his flashlight down. "Alright, in that case, I'm going to show this one to his car, and while we're on this walk, I think you and I are going to have a little conversation about invasion of privacy."
"Shit," Kersten breathed.
"Let's get out of here." Scott said.
"After I see the body, we aren't far, and I need to know."
"Why Kersten?"
"Because, it smells like Laura."
"Your sister?" Scott asked, a little shocked.
"Yes, now are you coming or not?"
"Just, don't walk too fast."
Kersten nodded. She lead the way as the scent got stronger. She suddenly stopped, emotions overtaking her. There at her feet lay half of her older sister's body. Kersten howled, fully shifting and took off through the woods.
"Damnit." Scott muttered as he took another hit off his inhaler.
Suddenly everything around him seemed to slow, a set of red eyes locked with Scott's. A herd of deer tramped Scott as he began to run. He screamed as something grabbed his leg and knocked him down. It dragged him back before sinking its fangs into Scott's side. Scott screamed again as the pain but finally managed to get away and ran as fast as he could. A car nearly hit him as he finally made it back to the road. Once the car had passed, Scott took a moment to look down at his side, reviling a large bite mark.
"Shit."
Scott ran home as fast as he could.
"Mom, we got a problem." Scott said, walking inside his home.
Melissa looked up at him, worry in her eyes and Kersten crying in her arms. "I know."
"No, not just Laura."
Melissa and Kersten both looked at him. Scott raised his shirt and showed the bite mark. "There's an alpha too."
X
"Why does all the cool stuff happen to you?" Stiles asked.
Scott stared at him.
"Come on man, you got a werewolf for a sister, and now you're a werewolf too."
"Not funny, Stiles. We have a lot more problems than just Scott becoming a werewolf. My sister is dead and there is a rogue alpha on the loose." Kersten said.
"Ok, so some big problems to face. I mean we got through it with you." Stiles said.
"I'm born, Scott was bitten. There is a big difference."
"Yeah, well either way, Stiles and I have try outs are you coming?" Scott asked.
"Of course," Kersten replied.
"Yeah, cause sitting on the bench all year is worth the wait." Stiles said, sarcastically.
"No, cause this year, I'm going to make first line." Scott replied.
"That's the spirit, always have a dream, no matter how unrealistic it may be."
"I'm going to make it a reality this year." Scott said as they headed to the field for try outs.
Kersten said down on the bleachers, watching.
"Hi, is anyone sitting here?"
Kersten turned to meet a girl with long brown hair and brown eyes, Lydia Martin was next to her. "No, you can sit here. Are you new this year?"
"Yeah, my family just moved here, I'm Allison by the way."
"Kersten, nice to meet you."
The two girls watched the game. Kersten was surprised by how good Scott actually was, but realized rather quickly that it was due to the bite that he was actually doing so good.
"So who's the guy in the goal?" Allison asked.
"I'm not sure." Lydia answered.
"That's Scott McCall, my brother." Kersten said.
"He's really good." Allison commented.
"That he is." Lydia responded.
X
"I don't know, it was weird. It was like I had all the time in the world to catch the ball." Scott explained as he, Stiles, and Kersten walked through the woods to try and find Scott's missing inhaler.
"Because in a way you did. You realize that all your senses are going to be heightened now, don't you?" Kersten asked.
"I didn't realize it was going to happen so fast." Scott said.
"Dude this is awesome!" Stiles said.
"Not really, do you not remember my first full moon?" Kersten asked, her voice harsh.
"No, I do." Stiles said.
Stiles, Scott, and Kersten were having a sleepover for Kersten's 12th birthday. It had been a full moon. One second, Kersten was getting ready to blow out her candles and make her birthday wish, the next second she was screaming in pain as she transformed and attacked Noah before she ran out the back door. The rest of the night had been looking for her. Noah had found her in the same spot they had first met.
"It's ok, Kersten. It's just a scratch. I'm ok. Everyone's ok, just worried about you. Come on, I'll take you home."
Melissa had hugged Kersten tightly as Kersten cried in her arms scared because she had no idea what was going on with her. Stiles being the curious boy that he was, found out pretty quickly that Kersten was a werewolf.
"So be expecting that all over again then?" Stiles asked.
"Or worse," Kersten answered.
Scott shook his head. "Thanks for the boost of confidence." He said bitterly.
They continued to look for Scott's inhaler but to no avail.
Scott stopped. "I don't understand, I could have sworn it was right here."
Stiles slapped Scott in the chest to get his attention. A man stood a couple feet in front of them.
"Can I help you?" He asked.
"Sorry, we were just looking for something." Scott said.
The man tossed the inhaler to Scott. "This is private property, you need to leave."
Kersten stared at the man, frozen in place.
"Yeah, sorry man we didn't know. We'll be leaving now." Scott said.
"Kersten, what's wrong?" Stiles asked.
The man's eyes widened only a little. "Kersten," His voice was quiet.
"Do you, do you know him?" Stiles asked.
"I'm her brother." The man explained.
"No way." Scott said.
"Yes, he is, Scott." Kersten said. "His name is Derek Hale."
X
"So wait, in the last 24 hours you find that your sister who you thought was dead was actually alive but now she really is dead and your brother who you thought was dead is actually really still alive?" Stiles asked, rambling.
"Yes, now can we please talk about something else?" Kersten said quietly, trying to take notes in Mr. Harris's class.
"That's huge!"
"How 'bout we talk about how Scott woke up in the woods this morning?" Kersten shot back.
"But-" Stiles started.
"Kersten!" Scott interrupted.
"Mr. McCall and Mr. Stilinski maybe some distance from Ms. Hale would benefit all three of you." Mr. Harris said, separating Scott and Stiles from Kersten.
Kersten breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn't stand her science teacher but for this period she actually liked him, not much, but just enough that she could probably tolerate him for the year.
"Ms. Hale, I hope I see some improvements in your grades this year." Mr. Harris said, smirking.
Kersten rolled her eyes. 'Just remember, somewhere in the black hole that is his chest there is a heart otherwise this jackass wouldn't be alive.' She thought as she went back to taking notes.
X
"So if there's an alpha and he turned Scott, does that mean that there's another werewolf out there beside you and Derek?" Stiles asked.
"Yes, but this is a new alpha." Kersten said. "If I'm thinking correctly, when my mother passed her alpha status would have went to Laura. Whoever the alpha is, is the one who killed Laura."
"Ok, so any ideas? Like maybe the alpha being your brother."
"My brother wouldn't kill our sister to get the alpha status. It's someone else."
"Are you sure?"
"Stiles, I'm as sure as I am annoyed right now by the amount of questions you are asking me." Kersten said, standing up and grabbing her things.
"Wait, where are you going?"
"Somewhere away from you."
"But-"
"Stiles, my brother isn't the one who turned Scott or killed my sister. I don't know who it is but whoever it is, is going to pay for killing Laura."
Kersten walked away as Scott sat down next to Stiles.
"Where's Kersten going?" Scott asked.
"I may have asked her one too many questions today and made her a little mad."
"Are you serious?"
"Yes." Stiles said, before noticing his dad. "Hey, tell me what they're saying."
Scott focused his hearing. "They are ordering a mandatory 9:30 p.m. curfew because of the body."
Stiles rolled his eyes. "Of course they are."
X
"Noah, why the surprise visit?" Melissa said as she opened the door.
Noah and a man she didn't recognize entered her home.
"And who is this?"
"This is Derek Hale, Kersten's brother. He came by the station and was asking about her."
Melissa smiled. "Of course, but I hope you know I don't just plan to let her move in with you until I know you have a safe place for her to live."
Derek couldn't help the low chuckle that left him. "I would hope not, I merely wanted to see my sister and meet the woman who has been taking care of her."
"Of course, come on in. Can I get you something to drink?"
"Water will be fine."
"I'll go get Kersten, if that's ok." Noah said.
Melissa nodded as Noah headed upstairs. Noah returned a few minutes later with Kersten behind him. At first, Kersten just stared at Derek, not moving. Derek softly smiled at his baby sister and opened up his arms. Kersten all but ran to him, her arms tight around him as she buried her face in Derek's chest. His familiar scent came back to her. Derek wrapped his arms around Kersten, his face buried in her hair as he took in her scent. For the first time in ten years, the siblings finally felt at home.
Author's Note: So this is chapter 1 of Howl. Please leave a review and let me know what you think so far. It feels so good to finally be writing again!